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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1964/06/02 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURi~ED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFOILNIA Held Tuesday June 2, 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, Junior Planner Lee, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg Mayor Sparling led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer. ~,'~RESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD Mayor Sparling presented Mr. Lynn Love with a service award and pin in recognition of thirty-five years of loyal service ~i~h the City. ~/~RESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION Mayor Sparling presented to Mark Anderson a Certificate of Commendation for being the first boy from this area to be named to the National Pop Warner All-America Team of Little Scholars. Mayor Sparling introduced the parents of Mark Anderson and also his coach, Mr. Larry Shipley. ~NTRODUCTION OF PERSONNEL OFFICER Mayor Sparling introduced to the audience Mr. Gary Foss, the City's new Personnel Officer. ~/~PORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON ORDINANCE REGULATING AMBULANCES City Attorney James Duberg read his written report and recommendations on changes that F. James Bear proposed should be incorporated in the ordinance regulating ambulances. Steve Ballard, owner of Bay Cities Ambulance Service, requested that sub- section (d) of Section 31.53.2 be changed to provide that an attendant on an ambulance may have a grace period after being hired in which to obtain an Ad- vanced First-Aid Certificate as required by the vehicle code. The attorney was directed to insert in subsection (d) the provision that an attendant shall have one hundred twenty days from date of hire to obtain the required First-Aid Cer- tificate. ORDINANCE NO. 886 - Regulation of Ambulance Service - First reading It was moved by Councilman Mc~llister, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that Ordinance No. 886 be placed on its first reading inclu- sive of changes recommended by the City Attorney, and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED EXTENSION OF "H" STREET City Engineer Co~e reviewed various studies made on the proposed exten- sion of "H" Street east of Hilltop Drive. Upon negotiating with Mr. Dale Horton, it was determined that he. would accept $35,000.00 for a right of way through his property or $60,000.00 for all of his property. Mr. Ivan Ilko is asking $22,800.00 for his property which also is in the proposed right of way for "H" Street. Mr. ~afue Horton, ready to build on his property, urged that the Council determine at t~is time if they plan to extend "H" Street through his property. Mr. Kyle Stewart, member of the Planning Commission, stated that the ex- tension of "H" Street would cost in the neighborhood of half a million dollars and thought it more feasible to extend "J" Street to the east. Councilman McAllister was of the opinion every means should be employed to determine the financial feasibility of extending "H" Street. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the staff work with County representatives to determine to what extent the County is willing to participate in the extension of "H" Street. Councilmen McMains and Sparling voted no. Councilman McCorquodale stated that he is convinced it would not be fi- nancially feasible to extend "H" Street and would like to see the "J" Street extension plan pursued. The Council was of tha opinion owners of the property in line with the proposed "H" Street extension should not be asked to delay development of their properties any longer and Mayor Sparling advised them they could proceed immedi- ately. RESOLUTION NO. 3~04 - Approving Planning Commission action granting conditional use permit to James Bear, 503 "H" Street, 496 and 496-A Fifth Avenue 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. 3405 - Approving Planning Commission action granting conditional use permit to Temple Beth Sholom - 208 Madrona 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. 3~06 - Giving notice of intention to change street names ~ Princess Hilltop Annexation 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. 3~07 - Accepting, dedicating and naming a portion of Otay Lakes Road at Bonita Vista Junior and Senior High Schools 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. 3~08 - Approving special appropriation of $7,850.46 - Street improvements - Princess Palomar Units 1 and 2 Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None ~CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED ON IMPROVEMENT OF PARKING DISTRICT LOTS City Engineer Cole showed a layout map and explained improvements proposed for the new parking lots in the Parking District and for two existing parking lots at Davidson and Church Streets. He explained that cost of improving the existing lots could not be charged against the District and recommended that the Council approve the use of Parking Meter funds to cover this cost. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the recommendations of the City Engineer be accepted and he be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for the entire project including both lots at Davidson and Church Streets. /~PPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE OPPOSED Administrative Officer Ross stated that a copy of an application for an unrestricted on-sale beer license has been received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, said application having been made by the La Pinata Restaurant, located at 4062 Bonita Road. A letter from the Chief of Police opposed the issuance of an unrestricted on-sale beer license. It was recommended by the City Attorney that he be directed to file a protest to the issuance of an unrestricted on-sale beer license, so notify the applicants, and if they are willing to withdraw their application in favor of a restricted on-sale beer license the City will then withdraw its objection. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. V/~ISCUSSION ON HOTEL-MOTEL ROOM TAX Administrative Officer Ross reviewed action taken so far by other cities in the area on imposition of four per cent hotel-motel room tax and gave an estimate of revenue the City could expect if the Council were to impose such a tax. Niek Slijk, Mmnager of the Chamber of Cormnerce, urged the Council to go on record as being opposed to the State imposing a hotel-motel room tax. After discussion, Mayor Sparling referred the matter to the City Attorney for a report on the status of the hotel-motel tax at the State level and the legality of the City passing an ordinance at this time imposing the tax but not enforcing it until a later date. ~/~ATE SET FOR BUDGET HEARING It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the hearing for the 1964-1965 budget be set for June 23, 1964, at 7:00 P.M. ~/~QUEST FOR VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT A letter was read from Marie Aland requesting that the westerly three feet of the general utilities easement located along the rear of Lot 101, Kueb- let Terrace No. 7 be vacated. Mrs. Aland was directed to submit to the Engineering Department a map and legal description of the easement she is proposing to be vacated. RESOLUTION NO. 3409 - Giving notice of intention to vacate portion of utility easement Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None ,/ qUEST FOR LIGHT A letter was read from Mrs. Darlene M. Reed, 178 Rivera Court, request- ing the installation of a street light on the cul de sac at the end of Rivera Court. City Engineer Cole reported that the usual light pattern has been used on Rivera Court but that the light in the middle of the b~ock could be moved to the cul de sac if that was the desire of all concerned. He SUggested con- tacting other home owners on the cuI de sac prior to m~king a move of the light because many object to a light shining in their windows. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that the matter be referred to Administrative Officer Ross for a solution which will satisfy all residents on the street. JTER OF COMMENDATION A letter was read from the Chamber of Con~nerce commending members of the Council, Sister City Commission and staff for the excellent manner in which the program was planned and implemented for entertaining the guests from our Sister City, General Roca. PPOSITION EXPRESSED TO USE OF PRIVATE ROADS A letter was read from property owners on Vista San Miguel and Grevillea Way objecting to the use of these two private roads by any subdivider for any purpose, and opposing any .plan of having them condemned for public rights of way. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that the letter be referred to Administrative Officer Ross. ~*MTUDY OF LIGHTING ON "E" STREET EXTENSION REQUESTED Upon the request of Councilman McMains~ the Administrative Officer was directed to have a study made on the need for better lighting on the new "E" Street extension. QUEST FOR WAIVER OF LICENSE FEE Niek Slijk~ Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the National City Chamber plans to contact approximately one hundred fifty persons in Chula Vista while conducting a Shoppers' Attitude Service and has requested that any license fees be waived. City Attorney Duberg advised that the National City Chamber make written application stating just what they plan to do in the City. PPOSITIONEXPRESSED TO HOTEL-MOTEL ROCM TAX Mr. Paul Yeager expressed opposition to the City imposing a four per cent hotel-motel room tax just because San Diego does and expressed concern over the possibility of there being a seven per cent tax .if both the State and City should impose the tax. ~QUEST THAT SUBDIVIDERS BE REQUIRED TO DONATE LAND FOR PARKS AND SCHOOLS Mr. Paul Yeager was of the opinion that the Council should take action to require subdividers of large tracts to set aside lands for parks and schools. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Councilman McCorquodale, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. sine die. City Clerk/