HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/12/23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. December 23, 1975
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California was held
on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 276 Fourth
Avenue, with the following
Councilmen present: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works
Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Citizens Assistance Officer
Smith, Purchasing Agent Espinosa, Assistant City Planning Director
Williams
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Scott followed by a
moment of silent prayer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by
Councilman Egdahl that the minutes of the meetings
of December 11, 1975 and December 16, 1975 be
approved, copies having been sent to each Council-
man.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Hamilton
Abstain: Councilman Hobel
REPORT ON REGIONAL AIR QUALITY Mr. Larry Taylor, Director of Air Quality Planning
PLANNING TEAM - CPO Team of CPO, presented a report on CPO's Regional
Air Quality Program. Mr. Taylor presented slides
showing smog and causes of air pollutants in this
County.
(Mayor Hamilton arrived at this time)
Mr. Taylor suggested ways in which cities and their
citizens could contribute in improving air quality.
He commented that he would be back to the Council
with alternatives in one or two months.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joseph Rase Mr. Rase stated he is the Manager of the restaurant
La Bella Pizza on Third Avenue and has a trash problem. The alley
373 Third Avenue in back of the restaurant is not paved, trash
Chula Vista trucks cannot come in and he has to deliver his
own trash to the dump. However, when it rains, it
is impossible to get the trash out. He asked that
the City put in some sand or temporary measure
before Saturday (December 27th) to enable him to
dispose of his trash.
Tony Rase Mr. Rase volunteered to put in gravel in the alley-
way but questioned whether the City would allow it.
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City Manager Cole noted that attempts have been
made in the past to get enough signatures on a
petition for a 1911 Act to improve this alley.
Matter referred to City Manager It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
and City Attorney Ceuncilman Scott and unanimously carried by
those present that this matter be referred to
the City Manager and also to the City Attorney
for legal advice to determine what courses of
action are open to the City and report back to
US.
Included in motion Councilman Hyde included in his motion that the
City Manager be authorized to take such emergency
measures as he deems necessary to accomplish the
temporary problem cited by Mr. Rase. Councilman
Scott seconded the inclusion and it carried
unanimously.
Discussion of request Councilman Scott pointed out that it is an
unimproved public alley and the improvements are
to be paid by these people who use the alley (the
property owners). ~]~e City cannot go around
paving all streets or alleys in the City that are
unimproved.
City Manager Cole declared that a little bit of
sand or gravel is not going to do the job.
Mayor Hamilton commented that the intent of the
motion is just to get the trash out of the alley
at this time and then the staff can figure out
how to solve the problem.
Frederick A. R. Drew Mr. Drew stated that the proposed ordinance re-
1275 Banner Avenue quiring every home owner to also own a garage
Chula Vista is an ordinance that "slaps of the Big Brother."
He remarked that the citizens pay taxes for
streets and a right to park their cars there,
have the right to use their garages for whatever
they wish. He asked that the Council overturn
the ordinance requiring a garage to be built with
every house.
PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration On November 24, 1975 the Planning Commission
of appeal by George W. Bernard, approved a permit for an extended family house-
et al, of Planning Commission hold/boarding house for 18 persons at 456
decision granting conditional Casselman Street, subject to certain conditions.
use permit PCC-75-22 for existing This decision is being appealed to the Council.
extended family household at 456
Casselman in R-3 zone Director of Planning Peterson submitted a plat
noting the location of the property in question
and referred to his written report to the Council
in which is analyzed the original application and
subsequently the appeal.
The Environmental Review Committee concluded that
there would be no significant effects and made a
draft Negative Declaration.
Mr. Peterson explained that in the various
communal household applications, the staff's
approach is to measure the intensity of the house-
hold use against that expected in the R-3 regula-
tions. In this case the staff finds that under
R-3, this property could accommodate 6 apartment
units or 17 people. Offstreet parking require-
ments would be 10 spaces - for a communal house-
hold, one-half or S would be required. Mr.
Peterson noted other standard comparisons, stating
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that the staff finds the communal household
compatible with the zoning and General Plan.
City Attorney's Attorney Lindberg stated that the conditional use
statement permit relates to a boarding house - not a
community household or an extended family house-
hold. The community household is the type of
boarding house being discussed. Mr. Lindberg
noted the past action of the Council in which
they disallowed the use of a communal household
in an R-1 zone.
Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the term "boarding
house", "community household", and "extended
family households". Also discussed was the
licensing requirements for boarding houses and
there being no other boarding houses in Chula
Vista.
Mr. Peterson commented that a "boarding house"
is a place where meals are served and the person
may live elsewhere but he "boards" at this house.
City Attorney Lindberg referred to the Municipal
Code reading the definition of a "boarding or
lodging house" - a place where meals and/or
lodging are provided for compensation for three
or more persons - not transients - other than the
members of the resident family. Mr. Lindberg
indicated that compensation, in this case, would
be difficult to define.
Recess A recess was called at 8:15 p.m. and the meeting
reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
Public Hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised,
Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing.
Speaking in support of Speaking in support of the appeal were Dave Mills,
the appeal 169 Brightwood Street, Mrs. Martha Rubie, 140
Elder Avenue, Sid Morris, 862 Cedar Avenue, Hugh
Ferguson, 728 Elm, William Rambur, 325 East James
Street, Mike Balen, 456 E Street, John Pappish,
471 E Street, Clarence Knight, 117 Jefferson
Street, Gerry Miller, 1475 Hilltop Drive, Frank
Hark, 4173 - 46th Avenue, San Diego and Shirley
Chaney, 292 Seavale, Patty Morris, 862 Cedar,
Maxine Ferguson, 728 Elm Avenue. They stated as
their reasons: (1) communes do not belong in a
residential neighborhood; (2) these households
should be in a commercial zone; (3) impact on
traffic in the area; (4) opposing the three-year
review stipulation as it is difficult to police;
(S) the commune group does not fit a "boarding
house"; however, the Planning Commission and
staff tried to make the boarding house fit the
communes; (6) trash problem; {7) lack of taxes
to the City; (8) confused as to what is being
discussed - communes or as one Planning
Commissioner put it "a rehabilitation center";
(9) tandem parking questions; (10) people living
in R-S zone should not be denied less protection
than those living in the R-1 zone; {11) property
value on home was decreased by $8,000 based on the
fact that a commune is in the area; (12) questioned
the entire findings of the Planning Commission;
(13) there have been a number of misdeeds made
(by Kenneth Pagard) in the name of the church;
(14) it is not a needed service to the community;
in fact, it is detrimental to the mental health
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of the people he (Pagard) has come in contact
with; (15) object to having this lifestyle
forced on the people; (16) these households use
a great deal of water and use the sewers more
but they don't pay their fair share of these
expenses; (17) belonged to the First Baptist
Church for 25 years and feel the permit should
be denied as a commune is detrimental to the
City; "Christian communism is no different than
any other communism" as it destroys the family;
(18) for the past ten years that Reverend Pagard
has been with the church there have been scores
of families hurt financially, psychologically,
socially and spiritually; (19) the communes take
the person's whole check giving him only enough
for basic needs;(20) if this use is allowed, the
Council will be spending all of its nights
sitting in judgment deciding which is a good or
bad commune.
Letters noted for the record It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that all
of the letters received in support of the appeal
be made a part of the record. The letters are
from Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bernard, 128 Elder
Avenue; Paul Harper, 122 Elder Avenue; Madeline
Chatfield, 133 Elder Avenue; Mrs. Anthony Perez,
1629 Marl Avenue; C.A. and Louise Morehouse,140
Brightwood Avenue; Martha and Harry Rubie, 140
Elder Avenue and Joseph and Ruth Kiehl, 156
Brightwood Avenue.
Speaking against the Speaking against the appeal were Clay Ford, head
appeal of the household at 456 Casselman known as the
"Sunshine House". Mr. Ford stated that there
are 17 people living in the household consisting
of two married couples, 5 single women, 4 single
men and 4 small children - they have lived here
for 13 months. Seven months ago they received
71 signatures of their neighbors on a petition
stating that they be allowed in all zones in the
City. Mr. Lawrence J. Clark, 65 Mitscher stated
six people have been committed to their care by
judges; 4 psychologists have approved their
living style; people in the households are not
intimidated when they try to leave - they are,
however, encouraged to stay. Frederick Drew,
1275 Banner Avenue, indicated that the question
tonight was one of land use; however, all of the
people present are concerned~with all aspects of
the use and these people who are now testifying
should be allowed to "have their say about their
feelings." Mrs. Shirley Ford, 456 Casselman,
stated that they are not a rehabilitation center -
they are a family, and the laws should be such
that their rights should also be protected. Noel
Haggard of 456 Casselman stated that they have
complied with all City standards.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or
against, the hearing was declared closed.
Discussion Discussion ensued regarding the three-year review
period as recommended by the Planning Commission;
tandem parking; parking spaces required; is a
nursery considered a bedroom.
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Mr. Peterson explained that in an R-3 family unit
with a room for children under 2 years old, it
would be termed a bedroom. In this particular
case (Casselman household), it is an unusual
case inasmuch as the nursery was based on the
applicant's statement as to its use. If it was
determined at some future time that the bedroom
was occupied by persons of driving age, it would
be grounds for review of the use permit requiring
additional parking. In answer to Councilman
Scott's query, Mr. Peterson indicated that the
tandem parking was also conditioned upon the use
of the actual occupants at this time and not based
upon the land use in the future. If this present
communal household remains in this location for
five years, then the nursery becomes something
else.
Motion for one-year term It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by
Councilman Scott that the Planning Commission's
recommendation be modified making it a one-year
term (instead of 3 years) when the Council con-
siders the appeal.
Speaking against motion Councilman Hobel stated he was uncomfortable with
the classification "boarding house" and should
have a separate classification and criteria for
communal households.
Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Mayor Hamilton
NOES: Councilmen Hob¢l, Hyde
Absent: None
(Note: A 4/5 vote was needed for passage of this
motion).
Motion to deny appeal It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by
Councilman Scott that the appeal be denied and
that the finding of the Planning Commission be
upheld.
Discussion of motion Discussion followed by the Council relating to the
parking spaces, the one-year review and the extra-
ordinary vote (4/5) needed to change the conditions.
Councilman Hobel questioned whether, if the appeal
was denied, the Council could direct the staff to
write this classification into the ordinance (away
from the boarding house classification) and could
it be retroactive affecting those households
granted under a conditional use permit.
Attorney Lindberg stated it could not be retro-
active. In this instance, it would be granting a
conditional use permit for a boarding house.
Mayor Hamilton noted that in the one-year review,
the Council could make the household conform to
the new zoning regulations.
Motion withdrawn Councilman Egdahl withdrew his motion. Councilman
Scott did not withdraw his second.
Councilman Hyde commented that he would change his
negative vote on the motion to consider the one-
year procedural manner to an affirmative vote.
Second withdrawn Councilman Scott stated he would withdraw his
second to the motion.
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Motion to change review It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded
to one year by Councilman Scott that the condition of three
years be changed to one year if the appeal is
denied and the conditional use permit is granted.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: Councilman Hobel
Absent: None
Motion for six parking It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by
spaces Councilman Hyde that six parking places be re-
quired - and not tandem.
Director Peterson indicated that he felt they
could not meet this requirement.
Discussion of motion The Council discussed the requirement, designation
of one room to a nursery, the one-year review,
the conditions of the area regarding traffic and
parking.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton
Noes: Councilman Egdahl
Absent: None
Motion to deny the appeal It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by
Councilman Egdahl to deny the appeal.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: Councilman Hobel
Absent: None
Motion for staff direction It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by
Councilman Egdahl that staff be directed to pro-
vide a new classification for the extended family
household/Community household and that be brought
back in 90 days.
Discussion of motion Planning Director Peterson stated the process
would take longer than 90 days.
Councilman Scott spoke against the motion, indi-
cating that the use was an extraordinary one and
should not be made a part of the zoning ordinance.
Councilman Hobel asked the staff to come back at
the next meeting with a time certain for his
motion.
Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl
Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde
Absent: None
Recess A recess was called at 11:04 p.m. and the meeting
reconvened at 11:17 p.m.
Motion to move item up It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by
on agenda Councilman Scott and unanimously carried to move
Item #28 up on the agenda (petition for 4-way
stop at East Naples and Melrose).
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REPORT ON PETITION FOR A Director of Public Works Robens reported that the
4-WAY STOP AT EAST NAPLES Traffic Engineer has completed an evaluation of
AND MELROSE AVENUE the intersection based upon a liberal warrant
system developed by the Safety Commission and
staff. This intersection did not meet the
warrants for a 4-way stop. Mr. Robens declared
that the installation of a 4-way stop would over-
regulate traffic in this area. He recommended
that a posting of a "School--25 miles per hour
when children are present" sign would be appro-
priate and in addition, eliminate parking on
Naples on the east side of Melrose to further
increase visibility for pedestrians and drivers.
Safety Commission In a letter to the Council the Safety Commission
recommendation noted that the intersection did not warrant a
4-way stop but, nevertheless, did recommend its
installation.
Motion for 4-way stop It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a
4-way stop be put in at this intersection.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION On December 9, 1975 the Council adopted Resolution
OF LEVYING ASSESSMENTS IN THE No. 7962 setting this date for a public hearing for
DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT the purpose of levying an additional business
license tax on the parking and business improvement
area for the purpose of the general promotion of
retail trade.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the
public hearing was opened.
Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against,
the hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 1658 - It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordinance
AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 1372, be placed on its first reading and adopted and that
1390 AND 1584 ESTABLISHING reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent.
AND LEVYING AN ADDITIONAL
BUSINESS LICENSE TAX UPON THE The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AREA INCLUDED IN THE PARKING
AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE Hyde
GENERAL PROMOTION OF RETAIL Noes: None
TRADE - FIRST READING AND Absent: None
ADOPTION
PUBLIC HEARING - In response to Council's directive, on November 4,
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT 1975 the staff presented the Council with an
TO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING amendment to the Code which would require a re-
TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN placement garage if the existing garage was con-
EVENT OF GARAGE CONVERSION verted. The Council referred this to the Planning
Commission.
On November 24, 1975 the Planning Commission
recommended an alternative zoning text amendment
to the Council which would require the replacement
parking to be located behind the front yard setback.
Director of Planning Peterson remarked that the
Environmental Review Committee concluded that there
would be no significant effects and made a draft
Negative Declaration.
Mr. Peterson recommended that the Council require
a new enclosed garage if the existing one is con-
verted and to amend the guidelines for architectural
control.
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Revised ordinance Councilman Hyde questioned a provision of the
revised ordinance requiring enclosed storage area.
The City Attorney stated this should not have
been included in the ordinance.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised,
Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing.
Frederick A.R. Drew Mr. Drew declared that the City should not re-
1275 Banner Avenue quire anyone to build anything they do not need.
Chula Vista It would work a hardship on the poor homeowner
and the ones having large families.
Letter of opposition It was noted that the Council received a letter
noted from the San Diego Building Contractors Associa-
tion opposing the amendment.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or
against, the hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the original
AMENDING SECTION 19.62.190 OF ordinance submitted to the Council be modified
THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO deleting paragraph "B" and renumbering paragraph
RESIDENTIAL PARKING "C" accordingly, placed on first reading. Further,
the Council finds that this project will not have
any possible significant impact on the environment
and certifies the Negative Declaration.
Speaking against ordinance Mayor Hamilton spoke against the motion stating
that he could not support the ordinance as it
would place an unnecessary financial burden on the
citizens of this community.
Attorney's opinion City Attorney Lindberg suggested there be a motion
to approve the modification of the zoning ordinance.
This would then be referred back to the Planning
Commission for report.
Offer withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew his offer of the ordinance.
Motion for approval of It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
draft ordinance Councilman Scott to approve the draft version of
the ordinance relating to the conversion of two-
car garages with the deletion of paragraph "B"
and that this matter be referred to the Planning
Commission for report.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott
Noes: Mayor Hamilton, Councilman Hobel
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING - By Resolution No. 79S4 on November 2S, 197S the
VACATING A PORTION OF City Council established this date for a public
MADRONA STREET, WEST hearing on the vacation of a portion of Madrona
OF LANDIS AVENUE Street, west of Landis Avenue.
On November 10, 197S the Planning Commission deter-
mined that this portion of Madrona Street is no
longer necessary for public use and recommended
that it be vacated.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised,
Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing.
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In answer to the Council's question, Mr. Robens
explained that the map which dedicated the street
is an 1896 map and it is not clear as to whom
the property will revert. The Title Insurance
Company ran a check on it and couldn't find the
answer. The City will probably file a quiet title
to the property.
City Manager Cole commented that if the Council
determines to vacate, a resolution will be brought
back for adoption which will include the south
half of the street as an easement to the City.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or
against, the hearing was declared closed.
Motion to bring back It was moved by Councilman Hobel to bring back a
resolution resolution.
No second to motion The motion died for lack of second.
Motion to resolve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by
ownership Councilman Scott that the question of ownership
be resolved before action is taken to vacate the
street.
Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde that it be assumed
that the City owns the property unless it can
otherwise be demonstrated that it does not.
No second to motion The motion died for lack of second.
Motion to resolve The motion to resolve the ownership of the property
ownership carried in question carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the
Consent Calendar be approved and adopted except
for item No. 10 (resolution re Candidates' State-
ments).
RESOLUTION NO. 7979-A On December 9, 1975 the Council affirmed the de-
DENYING THE APPEAL OF FRANK cision of the Planning Commission in denying the
E. FERREIRA FROM THE PLANNING conditional use permit. The resolution solemnifies
COMMISSION DENIAL OF A CON- the Council's action.
DITIONAL USE PERMIT TO INSTALL
SELF-SERVICE GASOLINE PUMPS AT
WHISPERING TREES VILLAGE, 88 E.
BONITA ROAD, IN THE C-N ZONE
RESOLUTION NO. 7980 The resolution memorializes the Council's action
ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR of December 16, 1975. Section 10 incorporates the
THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER establishment of a joint committee of Council
OF THE SAN DIEGO METRO- representatives from each of the three cities
POLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT (National City, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach), one
BOARD of whom, the Councilman from National City, is the
Board appointee.
RESOLUTION NO. 7981 The resolution specifies the services requested by
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF the Registrar of Voters in the Municipal Election
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY to be held on April 13, 1976.
OF SAN DIEGO TO PERMIT THE
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID
COUNTY TO PERFORM CERTAIN
SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON APRIL 13, 1976
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RESOLUTION NO. 7982 According to the Tax Assessor, a small street
MAKING APPLICATION FOR THE section of this annexation lies within the
DETACHMENT OF TERRITORY FROM Montgomery Fire District and needs to be detached.
THE MONTGOMERY FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT AND SEEKING APPROVAL
OF THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION
COMMISSION OF THE COUNTY OF
SAN DIEGO - "RANCHO RIOS MAIN
STREET ANNEXATION"
RESOLUTION NO. 7983 This is the third year that the Chula Vista
EXPRESSING THE COUNCIL'S Public Library has been the recipient of a
APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF generous, unsolicited gift of $5,500 from the
$5,500 CONTRIBUTED BY THE Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation, Inc.
STEPHEN AND MARY BIRCH FOUNDA-
TION, INC., TO THE CHULA VISTA
PUBLIC LIBRARY
RESOLUTION NO. 7984 The boundary of this district is the same as the
ORDERING THE FORMATION OF boundary for Hilltop Vista Subdivision. The areas
CHULA VISTA OPEN SPACE DISTRICT to be maintained by the district are all of Lot "B"
NO. 6 (HILLTOP VISTA SUB- and the open space maintenance easement across
DIVISION) AND CONFIRMING THE Lot 94 through Lot 100 and Lot 125 through Lot 162.
ASSESSMENT THEREOF The estimated annual cost is $8,431 or an assess-
ment of each parcel of $S2.04 annually.
RESOLUTION NO. 7985 At the meeting of December 9,following a public
DECLARING THE OCCUPANCY AT hearing, the Council directed that resolutions be
424 WESTBY STREET TO BE IN brought back declaring the households existing on
VIOLATION OF THE CITY'S 424 Westby Street, S7 Third Avenue and 245 Ash
ZONING ORDINANCE AND A PUBLIC Avenue public nuisances.
NUISANCE
RESOLUTION NO. 7986
DECLARING THE OCCUPANCY AT
57 THIRD AVENUE TO BE IN
VIOLATION OF THE CITY'S
ZONING ORDINANCE AND A PUBLIC
NUISANCE
RESOLUTION NO. 7987
DECLARING THE OCCUPANCY AT
245 ASH AVENUE TO BE IN
VIOLATION OF THE CITY'S
ZONING ORDINANCE AND A PUBLIC
NUISANCE
RESOLUTION NO. 7988 This resolution follows the procedures set forth in
DECLARING THE OCCUPANCY AT the abatement ordinance which has been adopted by
1153 NOLAN AVENUE TO BE IN the Council but is not yet effective.
CONFOR~CE WITH THE CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 7989 On January 6, 1976 the City Council has scheduled
DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF the second public hearing to determine whether or
SUBPOENAS TO COMPEL TESTI- not the occupancies of various properties violate
MONY OF WITNESSES RELATING provisions of the City's Zoning Ordinance. The
TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE testimony of the persons to be subpoenaed is
EXISTENCE OF A PUBLIC desirable to determine whether or not said
NUISANCE occupancies are, in fact, in violation of the
Zoning Ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO. 7990 In June 1975, the Environmental Protection Agency
INDICATING INTENT TO JOIN WITH awarded the CPO an areawide waste treatment manage-
OTHER GENERAL AND SPECIAL PUR- ment planning grant in the amount of $1,339,280.
POSE UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT One of the conditions of the grant was that the
IN A PLANNING PROCESS FOR A affected general and special purpose units of local
COORDINATED WASTE TREATMENT government within the area show their intent to
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE join together in the carrying out of the planning
SAN DIEGO REGION program. The resolution sets forth the City's
intent to join with other entities and endorses
the designation of the CPO as the planning agency.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7991 Sapper Construction Company has completed the in-
ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVE- stallation of sidewalk ramps at the Civic Center.
MENTS - SIDEWALK RAMPS AT All work was accomplished in accordance with the
CIVIC CENTER contract and to the satisfaction of the Director
of Public Works.
RESOLUTION NO. 7992 The contractor requested a 10-day extension of
GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF time to complete their contract due to delay
TIME TO W. H. LEDBETTER caused by minor changes in the plan, soft sub-
& SON FOR ROHR PARK PARKING grade material and holidays. The extension will
LOT CONTRACT change the contract completion date to January 15,
1976. (Councilman Scott abstained from voting on
this resolution.)
RESOLUTION NO. 7993 At Council's direction, the Engineering staff has
WAIVING ENGINEERING PERMIT contacted the four property owners along the east
FEES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF side of Hilltop Drive between E1 Rancho Vista and
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ALONG THE East "H" Street to see if any of them are willing
EAST SIDE OF HILLTOP DRIVE to voluntarily put in sidewalk improvements.
BETWEEN EL RANCHO VISTA AND Mr. Lewis R. Fishburn, 487 Hilltop Drive, has
EAST "H" STREET consented and has asked that the City waive all
Engineering permit fees.
(End of Consent Calendar)
RESOLUTION The resolution stipulates that the Candidates'
SETTING FORTH TERMS AND Statements (1) shall have a Spanish translation;
CONDITIONS REGARDING THE (2) be limited to 200 words; (3) billing procedure
MAILING OF CANDIDATES' for the Statements; (4) including literature in
STATEMENTS AND CAMPAIGN sample ballot envelopes.
MATERIALS
Councilman Hyde spoke in favor of permitting the
candidates to include their campaign literature
in the sample ballot envelopes subject to re-
strictions.
Motion for change in It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
resolution Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that
paragraph 8 of the proposed resolution be re-
placed with suitable language which would indicate
the following: Wording to be provided which would
permit the candidates to include in the sample
ballot mailing additional campaign material subject
to the following limitations:
1. One sheet no larger than (blank) on a paper
of (blank) weight.
2. Materials must be pre-folded for stuffing in
saraple ballot envelopes per instructions of
the City Clerk or Registrar of Voters.
3. Users of this service shall pay pro rata share
of costs at or prior to time of delivery for
stuffing.
The City Clerk is to come back with a modified
resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 7994 The present leases for the trucks for the CETA
APPROVING RENEGOTIATED program expire December 31, 1975. The two lessors,
LEASES FOR VEHICLES IN Courtesy Chevrolet and PHd Corporation submitted
SUPPORT OF CETA WORK the following rates for extension of the leases to
PROGRAM June 30, 1976:
City Council Meeting 12 December 23, 1975
CURRENT MO. RATE
LESSOR VEHICLE MO. RATE 1/1/76
Courtesy Chev. 1-Two Yard Dump $ 356,16 300,00
PHd Corporation 1-Five Yard Dump 278.00 214.00
1-One Ton Flat Bed 271.00 t58.00
2-Crew CAb Pick-Ups 236.00 179.00
4-Compact Pick-Ups 151.O0 93.00
The amount of $8,412.00 is required for the ex-
tension of the leases; funds are available in
Account 01-1850-5271.
Purchase of vehicles In answer to Councilman Hobel's question, Purchas-
ing Agent Espinosa explained that the vendors will
give the City a price at which the City can purchase
the vehicles at the end of the lease. This infor-
mation will be given to the Council prior to
budget sessions.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Scott, Egdahl, Hyde,
Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 7995 On October 7, 1975 the Council authorized the sub-
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN mission of an application for funding the purchase
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND of office equipment for the City's Senior Service
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR Center in the amount of $3,000. The County
PARTIAL FUNDING OF THE CITY'S Screening Committee reduced the request for funds
SENIOR SERVICE CENTER to the amount of $2,105.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Scott, Egdahl, Hyde,
Hamilton
Noes:
None
Absent:
None
RESOLUTION NO. 7996 The City of National City has, since April 6,
EXTENDING THAT CERTAIN 1966, contracted with the City of Chula Vista
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF for the use of this City's Animal Shelter and
CHULA VISTA AND CITY OF services. The agreement is being amended at
NATIONAL CITY PROVIDING FOR this time to reflect an increase in fees.
THE USE OF POUND FACILITIES
AND SERVICES OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Scott, Egdahl, Hyde,
Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 7997 The Engineering Division is presently working with
APPROVING AGREEMENT AND GRANT the staff of the Office of Architecture and Con-
OF EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY struction and Department of General Services,
OF CHULA VISTA AND THE STATE State of California for the construction of North
OF CALIFORNIA FOR NORTH GLOVER Glover, Phase II, between Third Avenue and C Street
AVENUE through the old DMV facility site. Negotiations
City Council Meeting 13 December 23, 1975
are proceeding for the needed rights-of-way.
The City has agreed to pay for the right-of-way
and construction of the easterly half of North
Glover Avenue at an estimated cost of $14,000.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Scott, Egdahl Hyde,
Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 7998 The proposed agreement provides for the installation
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH of the necessary coaxial cables, amplifiers,
MISSION CABLE T.V. INC. splitters hardware, conduit, taps and transformers
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF to supply cable television to the new Library.
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO
SUPPLY TELEVISION TO THE Councilman Hobel discussed past actions with the
NEW CHULA VISTA LIBRARY Cable Company. Mr. Roberts, Director of Public
Works, explained that if the City wanted overhead
cable, Mission Cable would do that at no cost to
the City but underground cables are charged.
Councilman Hobel suggested a Conference be held
with the company the first of the year for an
up-to-date report on what they are doing.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hamilton
Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Scott
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1656 The ordinance is amended regarding the physical
REPEALING AND ADDING NEW examination and laboratory examination for syphilis
SECTIONS TO THE CHULA VISTA and tuberculosis screening purposes. The ordinance
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO was placed on first reading at the meeting of
FOOD HANDLERS - SECOND December 16, 1975.
READING AND ADOPTION
Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordin-
reading and adopted ance be placed on its second reading and adopted
and that reading of the text be waived by
unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
Hyde, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel,
AYES:
Councilmen
Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1657 The annexation comprises 9.62 acres of City-owned
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF land located at the northwest corner of East "H"
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY Street and 1-805 Freeway. It is uninhabited sur-
KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS EAST plus freeway right-of-way purchased by the City
"H" STREET/I-805 ANNEXATION for $5,000. The ordinance was placed on first
- SECOND READING AND ADOPTION reading at the meeting of December 16, 1975.
City Council Meeting 14 December 23, 1975
Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordin-
reading and adopted ance be placed on its second reading and adopted
and that reading of the text be waived by
unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel,
Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: None
TRANSIT BOARD Councilman Scott asked for clarification of Section
APPOINTMENT 6 of the resolution which stated that the Council
having the power of appointment shall nominate one
of its members to serve upon the Transit Board.
It was his understanding that the Council of
National City could appoint any member of the three
Councils (Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, National City).
If Mr. Camacho (National City appointee) performs
well on the Board, Chula Vista could vote to con-
tinue him on the Board for the sake of continuity.
City Attorney Lindberg felt this modification would
be acceptable and would transmit this information
to the other city attorneys.
It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that this
second of the resolution be modified to indicate
that the Council having the power of appointment
shall appoint ~ member and not necessarily one of
its members.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
REPORT ON I-S FREEWAY At the meeting of November 4, 1975 Council directed
SIGNING FOR DIESEL FUEL staff to investigate the feasibility of the State
Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) installing
diesel fuel signs on 1-5 directing traffic to the
fuel station on the southwest corner of Broadway
and K Street. CALTRANS has indicated they will
install directional diesel fuel signs on I-5
approaches to J Street exit only if the proprietor
of the fuel station installs at the station a
diesel sign that would be visible from Broadway.
Director of Public Works commented that it would
cost the City $25 to purchase the sign to be
installed on J Street.
Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by
Councilman Hyde that the report be accepted and
direct the staff to take the proper steps.
Discussion of motion Councilman Scott felt the one person benefitting
from having the sign on the freeway should pay
the $25 for the sign.
Motion amended It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the
motion be amended that the person who benefits from
the sign pay the $25.00 for the sign, if he will
agree to do so.
Original motion carried The motion to accept the staff report carried
unanimously.
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REPORT ON CITY'S INVOLVEMENT The Directors of Planning and Public Works pre-
IN REGIONAL TRANSIT PLAN sented the Council with the First Progress
REFINEMENT Report of the Local Agency Technical Task Force
for Transit Plan Refinement (LATTF).
It was recommended that the Council schedule a
workshop in January to discuss transit plan
refinement and direct staff to contact local
organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce,
Broadway Association, Taxpayers Association,
and offer to make presentations on the transit
plan refinement.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that
the report and recommendations be accepted.
REPORT ON CHULA VISTA'S Assistant City Attorney Beam reported that the
MUNICIPAL ELECTION District Attorney of San Diego County will no
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS longer be the enforcing officer for the Chula
AND EXPENDITURES ORDINANCE Vista Campaign Ordinance. The District Attorney,
Edwin Miller, further questioned the constitution-
ality of several of its provisions.
It was the Attorney's recommendation that the
ordinance be repealed based on challenges set
forth in an increasing body of case law, the
duplication of reporting materials required by
the enactment of Proposition Nine and the with-
drawal from enforcement by the District Attorney.
Deferred to next meeting It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that
this matter be deferred to the next Council meet-
ing.
REPORT ON ALL-STATES Mr. Sid Cornell, Chairman of the Bicentennial
BICENTENNIAL PROGRAM Committee, explained that the States will be
recognized (one each Council meeting for 50
meetings) by a resolution from the Council
honoring its contribution to the advancement of
Chula Vista. A short summary of the state's
history will be read and then the guests from
that State will adjourn to a nearby room for some
socializing on their own.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the
report be accepted.
Mayor Hamilton stated that all costs would be
defrayed by the Bicentennial Committee.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Measures on Ballot Mayor Hamilton asked that if the Council has any
measures they wish to place on the ballot at the
April 13 election to get these to him and the
Attorney prior to the meeting of January 6.
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Meeting with Congressman Mayor Hamilton said he would be meeting with
Van Deerlin Congressman Van Deerlin on December 29 at 2:00 p.m.
to ask his support for revenue sharing. Invita-
tions have been sent to several representatives
of different organizations in town to join him at
this meeting. The Mayor invited the members of
the Council to be present at this meeting.
Christmas Greetings The Mayor and the Councilmen extended everyone
a happy holiday season.
Inspection of 456 Casselman Street Councilman Hyde requested that the staff make an
inspection of the building at 456 Casselman to
see if it complies with the Building Code because
of the large number of modifications made to the
structure.
City Attorney stated it is one of the conditions
of approval.
Motion for staff investigation It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the
staff investigate the manner in which properties
are handled in the transition from R-1 to R-3
development to insure that appropriate planning
for traffic and compatibility with the new types
of zoning that are authorized is provided for.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Verified claim for damages - Ms. Cohen filed a claim in the amount of
Betty R. Cohen, 276 Fig, Apt. C $11,985.45 stating that on September 13, 1975
Chula Vista she tripped on a crack in the sidewalk on Garrett
Street near the corner of Davidson, fell and
broke her nose.
Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the
claim be denied and turned over to the City's
insurance carrier for investigation.
Request for City to enter into Mr. James E. Miller, 4819 Whippoorwill Lane,
arrangement with property Bonita, requested that the City enter an
owners for acquisition of pro- arrangement with several of the property owners
posed sewerline for the acquisition of a proposed sewerline
known as the Grevillea Sewer Extension Project.
Mr. Miller drew up an agreement listing the terms
and conditions.
Referred to staff It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the
staff proceed with the annexation that the Council
directed them to take at a previous meeting re-
garding the request of Frank Phillips, which
involves this property and is already in the
process. This is to be included in the regular
series of events already started by staff.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 12:20 a.m.
to the meeting scheduled for January 6, 1976 at
7:00 p.m.