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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1964/07/07 MINUTES OF AN ADJOUILNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 7, 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 Offi- cer Stenberg Mayor Sparling led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer. ~'/!~IgLCC~IZ TO FIESTA Mr. Hubert Christensen, President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, ex- tended a warm welcome to all to attend the Fiesta de la Luna and presented each Councilman with a copy of the official program booklet. UBLIC HEAR]lNG - Intention to vacate sewer easement in portion of Telegraph Canyon Road This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed vacation of a sewer easement in a portion of Telegraph Canyon Road in Quarter Section 95, Mayor Sparling declared the hearing open. City Engineer Cole recommended that the hearing be continued until certain terms of an agreement with Robin Hood Homes, Inc., for realignment of the sewer have been complied with. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the hearing be continued one week.  UBLIC HEARING - Permanent zoning and building lines - Portion of Bonita Village Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed permanent zoning and the establishment of building lines for a portion of the Bonita Village Annexation, Mayor Sparling declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed zoning and the Clerk having received no written protests, it was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the hearing be closed. ORDINANCE NO. 891 - Approving permanent zoning and building lines on a portion of Bonita Village Annexation - First reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that Ordinance No. 891 be placed on its first reading and that read- ing of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None zPUBLIC HEARING - Intention to grant license for the operation of three additional taxicabs This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the application of the Diamond Cab Company to operate three taxicabs in the City of Chula Vista, Mayor Sparling declared the hearing open. Attorney James Bear, representing the Diamond Cab Company, requested that the Council grant the application for three additional cabs in the City, being of the opinion the City was now large enough to warrant operation by two com- panies. Mrs. Dorothy Phillips stated that service rendered her in National City by the Diamond Cab Company over the years has been exceptional. Mr. John Butler, Attorney representing the Yellow Cab Company, stated that a study by his company shows that the demand for taxi service in Chula Vista is being adequately handled by the existing five licensed cabs but if the Council feels there is a need for additional service, Yellow Cab would be happy to increase their service. Mr. Ed Reeder, on behalf of the San Diego Transit System, and Mr. Ed Ellensworth, representing the Cab Members Union, asked that the Council consider the matter very carefully before allowing additional cabs in the City. No others wishing to be heard either for or against the licensing of ad- ditional cabs in the City, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman McAllister, being of the opinion it has not been shown that the public convenience and necessity require the operation of additional taxi- cabs in the City, moved that the application be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman McCorquodale. Councilman Anderson voted no. ~/~uBLIc HEARING - Amendment to Section 33.3 and 33.16 of the zoning ordinance This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on proposed amendments to Section 33.3 (definition of a "family") and Section 33.16 (Minimum floor area in an R-1 zone), Mayor Sparling declared the hearing open. Mr. T. R. Anderson, President of the Chula Vista, National City Board of Realtors, stated that the Board is opposed to the amendment to the zoning ordinance as it now stands. Mr. Andrew Henry sppke in opposition to the amendments, stating that in his opinion architectural control is more important than square footage. Also that grading of the lots should be taken into consideration. Mr. Myron Dalseth spoke in opposition to the ordinance as it now stands, he too being in favor of architectural control rather than room size control. Mr. Frank Whittington speaking in opposition to the ordinance, also stressed the need for architectural control. Mr. Ange Mandre spoke in opposi- tion to the ordinance. After considerable discussion, where Councilmen expressed themselves as being in favor of more study on the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the hearing be reopened and continued until September 1, 1964 at 7:00 P.M. Councilman Anderson suggested that contact be made with builders and a date set for a meeting with them in order to obtain their views before drafting a new ordinance amending the present zoning ordinance~ Mayor Sparling appointed Myron Dalseth to act as chairman of such a com- mittee and asked him to meet with him to appoint the other members of the com- mittee. ORDINANCE NO, 892 - Establishing procedure for conducting canvass of election returns at general and special municipal elections - First reading It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that Ordinance No. 892 be placed on its first reading and that read- ing of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None i~IESTAItEQUEST FOR ALLOCATION OF FUNDS A letter was read from Hubert Christensen requesting that the Council allocate the budgeted $1,800.00 to defray expenses of the Fiesta de la Luna. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the request be granted. ~/~,~,EQUEST FOR DRIVEWAY VARIANCE DENIED City Engineer Cole stated that he has received a request from Frank Cooke requesting an additional driveway for his residence at 832 Halecrest Drive. The driveway was to be used for the parking of a truck. Mr. Cole, having studied the request, reported that there does not seem to be any unusual circumstances pertaining to this lot which would justify the granting of a variance and recom- mended denial. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McAllis- ter, and carried that the request be denied. AFETy COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION ON SIERRA WAY A letter was read from the Safety Council recommending that Sierra Way between Cedar Street and Broadway be left a one-way street and that immediate steps be taken to widen the narrow portion of the street. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draft, for the next meeting, the necessary resolution returning Sierra Way between Cedar Street and Broadway into a two-way street. City Administrative Officer Ross was directed to contact owners of the property on the north side of Sierra Way between Cedar Street and Broadway to determine if they would be willing to dedicate a portion of their property for the widening of Sierra Way. · AFETY COUNCIL RECOMMENDS TRAFFIC COUNT AT MAX STREET AND RIENSTRA STREET A letter was read from the Safety Council recommending that a traffic study be made of the area at Max Street and Rienstra Street before making recom- mendations on the need for boulevard stops at this point. The Council was of the opinion a traffic count should be taken but that , four-way stop signs should be erected in the meantime. It was moved by Coun- cilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare, for the next meeting, the necessary resolution establishing four-way boulevard stop signs at Max and Rienstra Streets. A letter was read from the Safety Council recon~mending that (1) left- turn lanes be painted on Broadway at the intersections of "D", "F", "G", "J", "K" and "L" Streets; (2) that boulevard stopm be established at Otay Lakes Road and Camino Elevado; ar~.'i(3) that no further action be taken concerning the crosswalk at "H" Street and Madison Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 3440 - Establishing boulevard stop at Otay Lakes Road and Camino Elevado Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO, 3441 - Urging establishment of State Department of Employment office in downtown area 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. 3442 - Accepting easement for sewer purposes across San Diego Gas & Electric Company easement - Princess Manor 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, 3443 - Accepting, naming and dedicating portion of East "L" Street and Cuyamaca - Chula Vista School District Offered by Councilman McCorquodale~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3444 - Accepting deed to real property - East Rienstra Street Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO, 3445 - Accepting deed to real propeyty - East Rienstra Street Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NOe 3446 - Accepting deed to real property - East Hienstra Street Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None ~WORK SHOP FOR C~JNCILMEN SUGGESTED Councilman McMains suggested that Mayor Sperling bring before the monthly Mayors% meeti~ t~e idea of the monthly League of California Cities dinner meet- . ~ g re ~ a lng/~l~ a m~ work shop where all Councilmen and City officials could meet with a regular agenda and discuss matters of vital concern to each City. Mayor Sparling indicated he would bring the matter up at the next meeting of Mayors. /PLACING OF YOUNG PEOPLE ON COI~ISSIONS SUGGESTED Councilman McCorquodale asked what could be done to place young people on City Cormnissions, especially on the Park and Recreation Cormmission. City Attorney Duberg stated there was no reason why young people could not sit in on Cor~nission meetings in an advisory capacity. Matter referred to Administrative Officer Ross. RESOLUTION - Approving special appropriation of $800 for Mayor to attend confer- ence in Florida Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, this resolution failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, Sparling Noes: Councilmen McMains, McAllister Absent: None REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF 1911 ACT ]I~PROVEMENT DISTRICT A letter was read from Daniel B. Thomas requesting that the Council donate the services of the engineering staff as well as the normal assistance given dur- ing a 1911 Act Improvement District program for improving Bonita Road from the bridge east to Otay Lakes Road. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. QUEST FOR CHANGE OF BUS STOP Mr. Dennis Nelson, 1048 Cuyamaca Street, requested that the bus stop in front of his house be moved in order that he can park in front of his house. Referred to Administrative Officer RQss. ~0PPOStTION TO CLOSING OF FIFTH AVENUE Mr. James Richards stated that he is vigorously opposed to the closing of Fifth Avenue between "H" and "I" Streets in order to make a parking lot for Sears. Mr. Richards was assured that Sears does not desire that the street be closed. STREET LIGHT ON RIVERA C(YJRT Mr. John H~kh stated that, in his opinion, a precedent was being set by the City changing the street light on Rivera Court from the middle of the block to the cul-de-sac at the end. He stated that consistency should be used and all lights installed in the same locations on streets throughout the City. He urged that a different type light be used to cover a larger area. ~/~UGoEsTION THAT SUBDIVIDERS CONTRIBUTE TO SCHOOLS Mr. John ~i~h suggested that subdividers be required to donate the price of one bedroom to the School District for the building of classrooms. Mr. Paul Yeager asked that an ordinance be considered requiring that sub- dividers set aside land for schools to service their subdivisions or even be re- quired to donate funds toward the building of schools. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sparling adjourned the meeting at 9:25 P.M. sine die. City C ler~' / '