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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1964/05/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 12, 1964 A 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, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Absent: Councilman McAllister Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Ouberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Director of Planning Warreni Mayor Sparling led ~he pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer. Statement: The City Glerk hereby states that he did post within twenty- four hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of May 12, 1964. RESOLUTION NO. 3386 - Approving tentative map of Dalseth Hills Unit No. 4 and 5 Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister 7:08 - Councilman McAllister took his seat at the Council table at this time. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES Councilman McMains stated that the minutes for the meeting of May 5 should be corrected to read that Mayor Sparling thanked the Garden Club for flowers supplied at the Country Club dinner honoring dignitaries from Argen- tina. Councilman McAllister asked that the minutes for the meeting of April 21 be corrected to show his vote as "no" on the motion of Councilman Anderson that the City Attorney be directed to review the Chula Vista Sanitary Service contract and report on the possibility of breaking the contract at this time. Councilman McMains also requested that his vote be recorded as "no" on the same motion. There being no other corrections, the Mayor stated the minutes for the Council meetings of April 21, 28 and May 5 stand approved as corrected. RESOLUTION NO. 3387 - Waiving driveway requirements of Section 27.19 and pursu- ant to Section 27.20 of the City Code for Terra Sierra Subdividers Offered by Councilman McGorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McAllister, Sparling Noes: Councilman McMains Absent: None ~/REqUEST FROM CRAWFORD AMBULANCE COMPANY FOR CITY POLICE CALLS A letter was read from F. James Bear requesting that the Crawford Ambu- lance Service be one of the authorized ambulance services for emergency calls from the City. The Council received a written report from the Chief of Police on ambu- lance service in the City. Administrative Officer Ross stated that a request had come in from the Crawford Ambulance Company to be placed on the City police call list. Mr. Ross reviewed his memo to the Council on past action taken on a similar request, stating that an ordinance on ambulance regulation is being studied for presen- tation to the Council. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that action on the Crawford Ambulance Company request be held over until consideration can be given to the adoption of an ordinance governing am- bulance service in the City. Mr. Ross stated that such an ordinance could be ready within two weeks. ~LANNING COMMISSION RECO~4ENDATION ON REZONING - Northeast corner of Telegraph Canyon Road and Halecrest Drive A com~unication was received from the Planning Commission recommending the rezoning from interim R-1 to C-1 of property at the northeast corner of Telegraph Canyon Road and Halecrest Drive. Mayor Sparling set June 16 at 7:00 P.M. as the time for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning. ~PLANNING CO~4ISSION RECO~iENDATION CONCERNING ASSEMBLY BILL 38 - Outdoor Advertising A communication was read from the Planning Commission requesting that the Council endorse and support Assembly Bill No. 38 covering outdoor advertising. Mayor Sparling directed the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution for consideration at the next meeting, ~/~PPEAL OF D. N. LIVELY TO PLANNING CO~MISSION ACTION An appeal was read from D. H. Lively to action of the Planning Commission in denying him permission to use the rear portion of property at 478 Second Ave- nue for parking, an R-3 use in an R-1 zone. The report of findings of the Plan- ning Gou~ission w~la read. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that June 9 at 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a public hearing on the matter, ORDINANCE NO. 885 - Approving amendments to the zoning ordinance - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that Ordinance No. 885 be placed on its second reading, that reading of the text be waived, and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3388 - Accepting, dedicating and ~?real property for portion of East "J" 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. 3389 - Approving encroachment permit - Domasig 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. 3390 - Giving notice of intention to vacate portion of Highland Avenue 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, 3391 - Supporting Trans-Bay Bridge Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: Councilman McMains Absent: None /~INT~ENT OF PERSONNEL OFFICER APPROVED Administrative Officer Ross stated that he has interviewed the three top candidates for the position of Personnel Officer and has appointed Gary C. Foss to the position. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that Administrative Officer Ross' appointment of Mr. Foss be approved. ~//BUDGET CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Mayor Sparling a~ounced that his tentative schedule for conferences on the 1964-1965 budget is for the Council to commence at 9:00 A.Mo, Wednesday, May 13; adjourn until 1:00 P.M., May 14; all day Friday, May 15, and again at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 20, until the budget is completed. ~z'~QUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF SENATE BILL 2760 Pacific Southwest Water Project A letter was read from the Metropolitan Water District urging the Council to support by endorsement Senate Bill 2760 which is the Pacific Southwest Water Project Act. Administrative Officer Ross stated that officials of the South Bay Irri- gation District have requested that the Council withhold action endorsing the bill until they have completed their study of the entire proposed project. The matter was tabled by motion of Councilman Anderson. ~T~TTERs PRAISING CHULA VISTA SANITARY SERVICE Letters were read from Robert W. Fuson and Stanley J. Jasek praising service received from the Chula Vista Sanitary Service Company and urging that their contract not be terminated. FOR O INANCE COVERIN PA WA,S A letter was rea~ from the Park and Recreation Commission requesting that the Council consider an ordinance which would require the upkeep of parkways by individual property owners. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. ~/~EAGuE MEETING WITH COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY OFFICIALS A letter was read from the League of California Cities stating that May 22 at 6:30 P.M. in the Persian Room at Vacation Village Hotel is the time set for a dinner meetin~ of the Board of Directors, San Diego County Division, League of California Cities with officials of the San Diego County Water Authority. Each board member has been asked to have his City Manager, City Attorney and City Utilities Director in attendance and to make reservations accordingly. ~z/BUDGET REQUEST Mr. Paul Yeager requested~:that the Council consider at budget time the feasibility of setting aside enough funds to mail notices to each and every person who is mentioned on any Council agenda. ~CTION REQUESTED ON ROOM TAX Mr. Paul Yeager suggested that the Council take action on the proposed motel room tax now rather than waiting for San Diego and other cities. He ex- pressed opposition to the tax. ~READING OF ORDINANCES REQUESTED Mr. Paul Yeager requested that any ordinance which would involve the pay- ment of any money by any citizen be read in full at the time of its introduction. TAKING OF INITIATIVE SUGGESTED BY COUNCILMAN McCORQUODALE Councilman McCorquodale suggested that it might be wise in many cases for the City to make its intentions known and take the initiative rather than always waiting to see what other cities are going to do. ~.~TY ATTORI~EY ASKED TO RESIGN Councilman McMains stated that if the contract with the Chula Vista Sani- tary Service is an invalid contract then, in his opinion, the City Attorney should have so advised the Council at the time it was being considered for ap- proval, Councilman McMains moved that the Council accept the resignation of the City Attorney or discharge him, The motion died for lack of a second, Mayor Sperling stated that the Council will consider, at the budget ses- sions, the hiring of a full-time City Attorney and, if approved, he will appoint a c~ittee to interview applicants and make recommendations to the Council, ~/~ITIZENS' COmmITTEE SUGGESTED TO INVESTIGATE GARBAGE COLLECTION A letter was read from F. James Bear suggesting that a Citizens' Commit- tee willing to take the time to become fully informed, could perform a valuable service for the City by investigating thoroughly the matter of refuse and garbage collection. ~/~,I~EGALITY OF GARBAGE CONTRACT A memorandum was read from Fo James Boar recommending that the Council retain the firm of O'Melveny & Myers for an opinion on the legality of the con- tract the City has with the Chula Vista Sanitary Service or possibly refer the matter to the California State Attorney General. Also that the City Manager write to other California cities to find out the terms and the legality of long- range garbage contracts. EGALITY OF LEGAL ADS BEING PUBLISHED IN STAR-NEWS QUESTIONED Councilman McMains stated that he had received word that the Chula Vista Star-News is now being printed in the City of E1 Cajon. The Charter providing that all legal publications of the City must be printed in a newspaper published in the City, Council~n McMains questioned whether or not the City was still obligated legally to have its legal notices printed in the Star-News. He sug- gested that the City Attorney be directed to give an opinion within two weeks on the City's obligation to advertise legal notices in the Star-News. It was moved by Councilman McAllister and geconded by Councilman McMains that the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers be contacted to give an opinion on the legal obligation of the City to advertise leSal notices in the Chula Vista Star- News now that it is being printed in E1 Cajon. The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen MeAllister, M~dains Noes: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Absent: None City Attorney Duberg was directed to give an opinion on the matter within two weeks. DEyELOPMENT OF HILLTOP DRIVE REQUESTED Councilman McAllister requested that a study be made as to the feasibility of developing Hilltop Drive to its fullest extent from a point where it is not now developed to Main Street. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross for a future report. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sparling adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. to 9:00 A.M., May 13 for budget sessions. City Clerk