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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1964/05/26 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 26, 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 Officer 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 adjourn- ment of the adjourned regular meeting of May 26, 1964. ~z/'PRoPOSED ORDINAi~CE REGULATING AMBULANCES A letter was read and filed from F. James Bear listing four changes he would recommend for incorporation in the proposed ordinance regulating ambu- lances. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that action on the proposed ordinance be held over one week in order for the City Attorney to study the recommended changes. POLICY ADOPTED ON POLICE CALLS FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE A letter was read from F. James Bear requesting that the Council adopt a policy statement regarding the sharing of police emergency ambulance calls which would divide the calls between the two duly authorized and certified am- bulance services now operating in the City, said policy to commence on June 1, 1964. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, and seconded by Councilman McMains, that no action be taken establishing a policy on the sharing of emergency ambu- lance police calls until the proposed ambulance ordinance has been adopted. The motion ~ed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, McMains Noes: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Absent: None It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the Council adopt the policy of dividing the police calls for ambulance service evenly among all ambulance firms licensed at the present time~ details to be worked out by the Administrative Officer. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, Sparling, McAllister Noes: Councilman McMains Absent: None ~F/~ODIFICATION OF TENTATIVE MAP OF PRINCESS MANOR SUBDIVISION DISCUSSED A letter was read from the Planning Co~mnission recormnending the approval of the request of Princess Park Estates, Inc., to modify their tentative map of Princess Manor Subdivision in regard to offsite street access. The Commission approved the extension of Rienstra Street, providing the developer shall pave the unpaved one-half of Rienstra from Hilltop Drive to the westerly boundary of Castle View Unit No. 1 and that two houses at the easterly end of Rienstra Street be removed to allow~the most direct access to the subdivision. Administrative Officer Ross read a letter from. the Fire Chief objecting to the making of Rienstra Street the only access street to the subdivision. Mr. Ross stated that it was th~ recommendation of the staff that Rienstra Street be opened as an access to the subdivision upon the condition that the subdivider post bond guaranteeing that Melrose Aven~ will be extended into the subdivision at a given time in the future. Mr. Ray Rainwater, representing Princess Park Estates, stated that his firm is willing to accept the recommendations of the staff and post bond to guarantee that Melrose will be extended into the subdivision upon the comple- tion of Units 2 and 4. Mr. Robert Hastings, representing the Parents' Protest Cormnittee, sub- mitted a petition signed by property owners in the area, protesting the action of the Planning Commission in granting a special change of access to Princess Park homes by the opening of Rienstra Street. He urged that the Council reverse the action of the Planning Commission. Frank DeVore, representing the San Diego Gas & Electric Company, stated that it would be economically unfeasible to extend M, onserate Avenue across their right-of-way because of proposed locations of power facilities. RESOLUTION NO. 3397 - Approving modification of tentative map of Princess Manor Subdivision Offered by Councilman McAllister, subject to the posting of a bond by the subdivider to assure the extension of Melrose Avenue at the completion of Units 2 and 4, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: Councilman McMains Absent: None 8:10 P.M. - Councilman McAllister was excused from the meeting at this time. ~,~OTEST TO ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON SIEILRA WAY A petition was read from property owners in the area protesting Council action creating one-way traffic on Sierra Way between Cedar Street and Broadway. The City Engineer showed slides of the street in question, stating the action was recommended by the Traffic Engineer for safety reasons. Mr. Guy Ocheltree urged that the Council reinstate two-way traffic on the street and asked that in the future citizens be notified when action is to be taken by the Council which will directly affect them. James Richards, Morris Chabner, Richard Waibel and Mrs. W. J. Laux all spoke favoring the return of two-way traffic to Sierra Way. Mr. Tom Libert was opposed to the one-way traf- fic and requested that steps be taken to widen the street. Mr. Dick McElligott, member of the Safety Council, spoke in support of the one-way traffic for the safety of children in the area. After discussion, it wms moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the matter be referred to the Safety Council for further consideration and report. RESOLUTION NO. 3398 - Approving special appropriation of $750.00 for O'Melveny & Myers - Opinion on Sanitary Service Contract Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains, Sparling Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister ~/~QItMT TO MOVE BUILDING APPROVED Administrative Officer Ross stated he has received a request from John L. Hoffman to move a garage from 271 Landis Avenue to 45 Second Avenue. The move is approved by the Building Inspector subject to his requirements. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that moving of the garage be approved, subject to all recommendations of the Building Inspector. ~WEATHERSTONE SOUTH, UNIT NO. 1 SUBDIVISION - Approval of final map It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the final map and improvement plans of Weatherstone South, Unit No. 1 Subdivision be approved, subject to the execution by the owner of a con- tract with the City for the installation of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof which contract ~nd bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. RESOLUTION NO. 3399 - Approving improvement agreement - Weatherstone South Unit No. 1 Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister ~,~ITY ENGINEER AUTHORIZED TO COMMENCE PHASE X: 1911 BLOCK ACT City Engineer Cole submitted a list of the properties proposed to be in- cluded in Phase X of the 1911 Block Act. It was moved by Councilman McCorquo- dale, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that ~roperty on the north side of Orange Avenue between Broadway and Woodlawn and the property on the north side of "F" Street between Broadway and Woodla~n be excluded from the proceedings. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to proceed on Phase X of the 1911 Block Act for the balance of the properties proposed to be included. Councilman Anderson suggested that Phase X be Broken down to include at least six separate public hearings. RESOLUTION NO. 3400 - Accepting bid, awarding contract and appropriating money for paving of Civic Center Parking lot Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by ~he following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains, Sparling Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 3401 - Approving Gas tax budget - 1964-1965 Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains, Sparling Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 3402 - Accepting quit claim deed - Haimsohn (Handyman) Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following v~Ze, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 3403 - Accepting quit claim deed - Home Federal Savings & Loa~ Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister pISCUSSION ON CONDEMNATION FOR SEWER PURPOSES - Dalseth Hills No. 4 Administrative Officer Ross stated that a letter has been received from the Cambridge Development Company, Inc., requesting that the Council proceed with condemnation to allow the construction of an off-site sewer main to Tele- graph Canyon as shown on the tentative map of Dalseth Hills Unit No. 4. They, as developers, agree to pay all costs of the condemnation. City Engineer Cole suggested that perhaps the Planning and Engineering Departments should be directed to make a preliminary study for possible subdi- vision lay-out for the area. City Attorney Duberg suggested having an appraisal made of the area for both sewer and street purposes if it is the desire of the Council to condemn as requested. The matter was referred to the Administrative Officer for a study of t~he recommendations ~f the City Engineer and City Attorney and report back to the Council. ~/~CERTIFICATE OF C(~MMENDATION AUTHORIZED - Mark Anderson Mayor Sparling announced that Mark Anderson, quarterback star of the South Bay Eagles Fop Warner football team last season, is the first boy from the area to be named to the National Pop Warner Ail American Team of Little Scholars, and directed that the Administrative Officer prepare a certificate of commendation to be presented to the boy at the next meeting. ~/'REQuEST FOR LICENSE TO OPERATE BILLIARD CENTER A letter was read from the Royal Family Billiard Center requesting a license to operate a family-type billiard center at 23 Naples in the Naples- Hilltop shopping center. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. ~,4~TTER OF PRAISE FOR SANITARY SERVICE A letter was read from R. E. Floyd, co-owner of the House of Music, praising services received from the Chula Vista Sanitary Service. ITATION TO FAIR A letter was read from the North County Country Fair Board of Directors inviting members of the Council to attend the Fair opening at 3:00 P.M. on June 5. ~ETTER OF /~PI~CIATION A letter was read from Assemblyman Richard J. Donovan expressing appre- ciation for the Council Resolution relative to Assembly Bill No. 38 controlling billboard advertising along the highways. ~TCHEN SHOWER FOR GIRLS' CLUB Vice Mayor Anderson announced that she is hosting a kitchen and cleaning materials shower for the Girls' Club to be held June 1 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at 647 Third Avenue and asks the support of the Council and citizens. ~1911 ACT ALLEY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDED Councilman McMains suggested that the Engineering staff contact property owners on the alley between Church and Del Mar and Davidson and "E" Street to determine how many would be interested in improving the alley under the 1911 Act, and if enough property owners are interested, ot~er alleys in the downtown area might be improved the same way. NOTICES TO CITIZENS Because of the frequency with which citizens are complaining that the~ have not been notified on certain happenings in their areas, Councilman McCor- quodale asked that the Administrative Officer study what can be done to make sure citizens are notified of any action to be taken which might affect them personmlly. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sparling adjourned the meeting at 9:15 P.M. until Monday, June 1 at 3:15 P.M. for a budget session on salaries. City Clerk