HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1964/08/18 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday August 18, 1964
An adjourned regular meeting was held in the Council Chambers by the
City Council on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen
present: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson
Absent: None
Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, Administrative Officer
Ross, Director of Planning Warren, Assistant Administrative Of-
ficer Stenberg
Mayor Sparling led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment
of silent prayer.
Statement: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within twenty-four
hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment
of the adjourned regular meeting of August 18, 1964.
~UBLIC HEARING - Bagnall appeal to Planning Commission action denying day
nursery at 360 "K" Street
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on
the appeal of Mrs. Madalon Bagnall to action of the Planning Commission denying
her a zone variance for a nursery school at 360 "K" Street, Mayor Sparling de-
clared the hearing open. Speaking in favor of the zone variance were Mrs. Bag-
hall, Dora Shirtz and Paul Yeager. Opposing the variance were J. C. Madden and
E. M. Fallon. A petition was read, signed by nineteen property owners, oppos-
ing the zone variance. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
The report of findings from the Planning Commission were read.
It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson,
and carried that the appeal be denied and action of the Planning Commission sus-
tained. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, Sparling
Noes: Councilmen McMains, McAllister
Absent: None
.'PUBLIC HEARING - Pugh appeal to Planning Cormnission action denying billiard
parlor at Hilltop and Naples Street
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on
the appeal of J. B. Pugh to action of the Planning Commission denying him a
variance to operate a billiard parlor at Hilltop Drive and Naples Street, Mayor
Sparling declared the hearing open. Speaking in favor of the variance were J. B.
Pugh and Biltie Bold.
Opposing the variance were C. P. Simonds and L. D. Lyons. Letters of
opposition were read from C. P. Simonds and R. N. Woods. No others wishing to
be heard: the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
The Planning Commission report of findings were read.
It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale,
and carried that the appeal be denied and action of the Planning Comm%ission sus-
tained. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McCorquodale, McMains, McAllister, Sparling
Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING - Establishing ambulance rates
This being the time and place~ as advertised, for a public hearing on
the proposed ambulance rates, Mayor Sparling declared the hearing open. No one
wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed rates and the Clerk hav-
ing received no written protests~ the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 3471 - Fixing and establishing ambulance rates
Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling
Noes: None
Absent: None
[~,~'~EQUEST THAT HOUSE AT 55 "E" STREET BE REMOVED
A petition was read, signed by thirty-four residents, requesting that
the City-owned house at 55 "E" Street be removed because it is a traffic safety
hazard. Letters making the same request were read from David Phair and R. W.
Ryan. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman MoAllister,
and carried that the m~tter be referred to the Safety Council. Administrative
Officer Ross was also directed to study the matter and bring his reconmaendations
to the Council.
RESOLUTION NO~ 3472 - Giving notice of intention to consider adoption of General
Plan
Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 3473 - Approving supplement to a joint Fire Protection agreement
between Bonita-Sunnyside Fire District and City
Offered by Councilman Anderson, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 3474 - Establishing boulevard stop sign - Judson Way and East
Palomar Street
Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 3475 - Approving purchase of tax-deeded land
Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 3476 - Accepting drainage easement from Princess Park Estates, Inc.
Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 3477 - Accepting sewer easement from Princess Park Estates, Inc.
Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 3478 - Approving special appropriation of $3,000.00 for furnishing
Corporation Yard
Offered by Councilman Anderson, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 896 - Setting tax rate for fiscal year 1964-1965 - First reading
and adoption
It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister,
and carried that Ordinance No. 896 be placed on its first reading, that reading
~of the text be waived, and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 895 - Changing the name of a portion of "E" Street - Second reading
It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister,
and carried that Ordinance No. 895 be placed on its second reading, that reading
of the text be waived, and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the fol-
lowing vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson
Noes: None
Absent: None
~I~PORT ON TRAFFIC CONJESTION NEAR "HANDYMAN" ON FOURTH AVENUE
City Engineer Cole reported on his proposed three-phase program for al-
leviating the traffic hazard on Fourth Avenue caused by the opening of the'Mandy-
man". Phase I would be to paint left-turn slots on North Fourth Avenue, to be
done by National City. Phase II would be to extend Willow Street easterly to
North Glover Avenue and Phase III would be to install traffic signals at Fourth
Avenue and Trousdale. Mr. Cole recon~nended approval of the program with only
Phase I being undertaken at the present time.
It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McMains,
and carried that the recommendations of the City Engineer be approved and that
he be directed to proceed with Phase I.
~/REpORT OF STUDY ON L]iMITED SIGHT DISTANCE AT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND "L" STREET
City Engineer Cole reported on several ways in which the traffic hazard
could be eliminated at the break of the hill at Country Club Drive and "L" Street
but recommended that the best permanent solution would be to lower the grade in
order to provide the necessary sight distance.
It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllist~r,
and carried that the Engineer's recommendation for revision of the gra~e be ap-
proved and coordinated in the proposed Gas Tax project of 1964-1965 for the im-
provement of "L" Street.
~/t~PORT STUDY FOR INTERSECTION OF RIENSTRA STREET AND MAX AVENUE
ON
TRAFFIC
A report was submitted from Traffic Engineer Murray indicating that a
survey taken on traffic conditions at Rienstra Street and Max Avenue shows that
a two-way stop is not justified at this time. It was moved by Councilman McA1-
lister that the report of the Traffic Engineer be accepted and that the inter-
section be changed from the present four-way stop to a two-way stop. The motion
.died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale,
and carried that the intersection remain a four-way stop.
/~DoNMENT OF FALLOUT SHELTER RECOMMENDED
Administrative Officer Ross stated that due to its obsolescence, it would
be his recommendation that the fallout shelter at Fourth Avenue and Davidson Street
be abandoned. Mr. Hugh Christiansen, President of the Junior Chamber of Cormnerce,
suggested that this might be an opportunity to develop a time capsule. Council-
man McCorquodale recormnended that the matter be referred to the Historical Society
and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The matter was referred to Administrative
Officer Ross to work with the suggested parties.
It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale,
and carried that authorization for demolition of the fallout shelter be carried
out.
RESOLUTION NO. 3479 - Granting conditional use permit to Lawton and Lienhard
Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains
Noes: None
Absent: None
APPLICATION FOR AUCTION LICENSE APPROVED
An application was received from Henry F. Kempton for an auction license
to auction surplus stock of the Pacific Amusement and Supply Company at 352 Center
Street, all fees having been paid and the necessary bond posted. It was moved by
Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the
application be granted.
~PFOINTMENTOFMEMBERTOCIVILSERVICECOMMISSION
Councilman McMains nominated Donald Byrn for appointment to the Civil
Service Commission.
Mayor Sparling nominated George H. Platt for appointment to the Civil
Service Conm~ission.
There being no other nominations, it was moved by Councilman Anderson,
seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the nominations be closed.
A ballot was taken with George Platt receiving a majority of votes to
fill the unexpired term of Joseph Stetser, said term to expire June 30, 1965.
~REqUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM SWIMMING POOL ORDINANCE NO. 670
A letter was read from Daniel B. Thomas requesting a variance from
Ordinance No. 670 regarding the fencing of the swinm~ing pool at the La Bonita
Town and Country Apartments. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross.
//INVITATION TO I, ffiMORIAL SERVICE
A letter was read from the San Ysidro Business and Professional Woman's
Club inviting Councilmen to attend the third annual John Joseph Montgomery Memo-
rial Service at the John Joseph Montgomery Memorial Park, August 23, 1964 at 2
P.M,
j/REqUEST FOR STREET REPAIR
A letter was read from Hugh Burns, 515 Fourth Avenue, stating that in
resurfacing a section of Fourth Avenue, south of "H" Street, the gutter was
raised about an inch in front of his driveway which caused the water to collect
and stand. He asked that something be done about it. Referred to Administrative
Officer Ross.
/ STAND TAKEN ON MOTEL AND CIGARETTE TAX
It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale,
and carried that nothing be done this fiscal year toward levying a motel and
cigarette tax. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McMains~ McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale~ Anderson
Noes: None
Absent: None
~I~.PoRT ON APPLICATION OF AMERICAN LEGION FOR WAIVER OF CIRCUS LICENSE FEE
City Attorney Duberg stated that he had read the agreement between the
American Legion and Kay Brothers Circus but could not determine from reading it
if the Legion is to receive fifty-one percent or more of the proceeds, which is
necessary before the license fee can be waived. He stated that he would pursue
the matter.
~A~UEST FOR NON-DISCRIMINATORY ORDINANCE
Mr. Paul ~eager asked that the City Council adopt a non-discriminatory
ordinance pertaining to sewer service charges.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sparling adjourned the meeting at 9:10 P.M. until August 25 at
7:00 P.M.