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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1964/02/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 11, 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, McAllister, Smith, DeGraaf Absent: Councilman Menzel Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg. Administrative Officer Ross. Acting Director of Planning Warren In the absence of Mayor Menzel, Mayor pro-tem McMains presided at the Council table. He 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 24 hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of February 11, 1964. ~//PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF GRADUATION Mayor pro-rem McMains presented each a certificate of graduation to Patrolmen Spencer Cotten and Charles Mitchell for having completed a course with the San Diego Police Academy. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Council minutes for the meetings of January 14, 21, 28 and February 4 be approved, as mailed. ~,~"PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning of Bonita Cove Subdivision This being th& time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of the Bonita Cove Subdivision from R-l-B-9 and R-l-B-12 to R-1 and R-i-B-15, Mayor pro-rem McMains declared the hearing open. The Planning Commission recommendations were read to the Council and Acting Planning Director Warren submitted maps showing the present and pro- posed zoning in the area. Mr. Frank Ferreira, subdivider, spoke in favor of the rezoning and read a letter from Mr. Bert Raynes stating that the rezoning would be com- patible to the area. Attorney Jack Whitney, representing Mr. Ferreira, urged that the Council follow ~he recommendations of the Planning Commission, and stated that in his opinion the 15,000 square foot lots on the hillside would form a natural buffer zone for the 7,000 square foot lots proposed for the lower level lotso Mr. James Glasgow spoke in opposition to the rezoning, stating that the 7,000 square foot lots do not fall in the category recommended for the area by Williams and Mocine in the sketch plan. He urged the Council to consider 10,000 square foot lots for the area as a compromise. Mr. Bill Williams was of the opinion the 7,000 square foot lots would be too small for the area and questioned the wisdom of retaining expert consultants if their advice is not followed. Mr. Craig Starkey, opposed to the rezoning as proposed, stated he would be in favor of 10,000 square foot lots for the area. He also represented Mr, Harold Starkey in opposing the rezoning. Mr. Stephen Gassaway, representing the Sweetwater Valley Civic Associ- ation, stated they were opposed to the proposed rezoning but would endorse the 10,000 square foot lots proposed by Mr. Glasgow. Captain David Hersh spoke in opposition to the rezoning. No others wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed re- zoning and the Clerk having received no written protests, the Mayor pro-rem declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman OeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that action be held over one week for further study. RESOLUTION NOo 3315 - Approving tentative map of Weatherstone South Subdivision Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel ~///REPORT ON EAST "L" STREET TRAFFIC HAZARD City Engineer Cole reviewed proposals submitted at the last meeting for elimination of the traffic hazard on East "L" Street between Melrose and Nacion. Proposals included crosswalks, center islands, traffic signals and lowering and raising of the grades. Cost estimates were given for each pro- posal. Mr. John Brennan stated that in his opinion the best solution to the problem would be the installation of a stop sign at the crest of the hill with a proper warning device. Mr. Rodney Weakland stated that cutting the grade would be the only solution to the problem. Mr. Richard Gaumond favored a flashing signal over cutting the grade because he feared the cut would tend to increase the speed of traffic° City Engineer Cole stated that the vehicle code indicates that stop signs are to be placed at intersections only and that the City Attorney con- curred ~ith this. It was moved by Councilman Smith. seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City Engineer be directed to install flashing type bea- cons with twenty-five mile per hour signs on either side of the crest at lo- cations to be determined by the Engineers and that the Traffic Engineer keep a check on the traffic on East "L" Street in order to determine if it can be channeled elsewhere. ~/~EqUEST FOR POSTPONEMENT OF LIEN RECORDING APPROVED Mr. S. Albo having requested that the Council postpone for ninety days the recording of the lien on his property at 442 Smith Avenue for work per- formed by the City under the 1911 Act, Administrative Officer Ross reported that the Streets and Highways Code indicates that a lien of this type can be filed at the convenience of the City. City Attorney Duberg stated that for practical purposes the lien should be filed at the present time in order for Mr. Albo to obtain enough additional money in his financing to pay the lien off. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City Clerk be directed to withhold recording of the Albo lien until July 1, 1964. ~/~EqUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO OROINANCg NO. 738 (Dance hall ordinance) Attorney A~bert Boyer, representing Mr. Andrew Hom, requested that Section 12 of Ordinance No. B8 be amended by deleting "any minor under the age of 21 years during the time when dancing is in progress", the same from Section 13 and that Section 16 be deleted entirely. It was moved by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to work with Mr. Boyer on an amendment to Ordinance No. 738 for presentation to the Council at the next meeting. ~/~%MENDHENTS TO CHARTER AUTHORIZEO FOR BALLOT Administrative Officer Ross reviewed the six charter amendments that were recommended by the Charter Review Committee for placing on the ballot. Councilman McMains was of the opinion citizens in the school district outside the city limits should have a voice on changes pertaining to the school dis- trict. He suggested that the proposed amendment extending the term of school board members to six years be omitted from the ballot. Councilman McMains also stated that the Superintendent of Schools has recommended that the City and School District hold their elections in November of the odd numbered years in order to give new members more time before being confronted with the preparation of a budget° It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that the following recommendations of the Charter Review Committee be placed on the April 14 election ballot: That Section 511 pertaining to Nepotism be amended; that Section 1200 be amended making it permissive for School Board members to receive $25.00 a month remuneration~ that Section 1203 be amended to require vacancies on the School Board to be filled within sixty days; that Section 303 be amended to permit vacancies on the City Coun- cil to be filled within sixty days; and that Article XIII, City Court and all references to a City Judge be deleted from the Charter. Councilman McMains voted no. The City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary ordinance for the next meeting. A letter was read from the Charter Review Committee Elected Mayor Sub- Committee recommending that the voters of the City be given an opportunity to consider a proposal that the Mayor become an elective office for a term of two years with an annual salary range up to $6,000.00. Councilman McAllis- ter was of the opinion the term should be for four years and suggested that the City be divided into Districts for each Councilman. This recommendation was held over one week for action by a full Council, RESOLUTION NO. 3316 - Consenting to inclusion of portions of the City in Assessment District - Montgomery Sanitation District Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel RESOLUTION NO. 3317 - Appointing election officers and consolidating polling places for General Municipal election Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel ORDINANCE NO. 875 - Fixing hours that polls shall be open in Municipal Election - First reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that Ordinance No. 875 be placed on its first reading and that read- ing of the text be waived, and adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel ORDINANCE NO. 874 - Providing for regulation of solicitation for charitable and religious purposes - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried that Ordinance No. 874 be placed on its second reading, that read- ing of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, OeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel RESOLUTION NOo 3318 - Approving special appropriation of $600°00 for trees Offered by Counc£1man Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, OeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel ~z/~ITTLE LEAGUE REQUEST FOR FIELO MAINTENANCE A letter was read from G. Lo Sprint, President of the South Bay Little League, requesting that the City include their new field, located in the County south of the new Castle Park High School, into our field maintenance program. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. REQUEST FOR OBSERVATION POINT A letter was read from Manuel L. Kugler suggesting that the City and School District consider construction of an observation station on the Greg Rogers School-Park site. Referred to the Park and Recreation Commission. ~//AMERIcAN~ LEGION REQUEST FOR CATERING LICENSE A letter was read from the American Legion Post 434 requesting Council consideration to their plan to obtain a catering license number in order that they may make their facilities available to all worth while organizations in the community. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the request be disapproved and the Legion so noti- fied. JQUEST FOR WAIVER OF CIRCUS LICENSE A letter was read from the Chula Vista Optimist Club requesting that the City waive all fees for the King Brothers Circus which the club plans on sponsoring for a March 13 showing. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the license fees be waived provided fifty-one percent of the proceeds go to the sponsoring group as required by City Ordinance. ~//APPLICATION FOR ON-SALE BEER LICENSE A copy of an application to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board was read, said application being for an on-sale beer license for 256 Third Avenue. Referred to Police Chief Quinn. ~REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY ORDINANCE COVERING DANCING Mrs. Martin, representing Mr. Hom, asked if there was some way in which they could temporarily get around the ordinance barring minors from buildings where liquor is being served and dancing is being conducted. Having booked several parties for the same night in their new Shangri-~a establishment, it would be a hardship if minors were not permitted in one part of the large building just because dancing was going on in another remote part of the building. The City Attorney was directed to prepare an emergency ordinance for the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro-rem McMains adjourned the meeting at 10:15 P.M. until February 18 at 7:00 P.M. - k._~ City Clerk