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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1960/11/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ~tE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wedne~ The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.Mo with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McMains, Smith, McAllister, Menzel Absent: Councilman DeGraaf Also present: City Engineer Floyd, City Attorney Kugler9 City Administrator Fulwiler, City Planner Fretz Mayor McAllister 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 City Council for the regular meeting of November 9, 1960. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by -~iI-~K~-Y-~I-~6K~ried, that the Council Minutes for the meet- ings of October ll, 18, 25, November 1st be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING- Establishing 5 foot setbacks in commercial zones This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed establishment of 5 foot setbacks in commercial areas where they are now 25 feet or greater, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed setback change, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No, 731-Establishing 5 foot setbacks in commercial zones- first reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that Ordinance No. 731 be placed on its first reading; that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McAllister,Menzel,McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf 7:08 PoMe - Councilman DeGraaf took his seat at the Council table at this time. PUBLIC H~ARING-Considering amendment to zoning ordinance requiring Conditional Use permits for certain M-2 uses This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which would list junk yards, automobile wrecking ymrds and food packing plants as permitted in the M-2 zone, only with a conditional use permitp Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance, the Mayor declared the hearing ~osed. Ordinance No. 732-Amending zoning ordinance to list certain uses as allowed in M-2 zones - first reading It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that Ordinance No. 732 be placed on its first reading. AYES: Councilmen Menzel,McMains, Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None Councilman DeGraaf inquired of the City Attorney if any action is being taken to force the Logan Auto Wrecking firm to enclose their lot on Montgomery Freeway as required in City Ordinance No. 424. City Attorney Kugler stated that a similar case was now pending in the San Diego Courts and it was his opinion that time and money might be saved by waiting until the outcome of the San Diego case before bringing action against~the local firm. The Council was in accord. It was agreed that the Chief of Police should be instructed to check the Logan yard for any other possible violations of City Ordinances, and also the residence yard at 115 Jefferson Avenue. PARK-SCHOOL PILOT PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT Recreation Director Jasinek gave a report on the School-Park Pilot Committee meetings held for the purpose of studying the overall develop- ment of the project at the Naples Street School siteo It was their recommendation that the architect retained by the School District to design the School, be retained for master planning of the joint Park-SchOol project, and that $1300. be appropriated to cover the City's portion of the cost of the master plan. Councilman Smith was of the opinion the planning of such a small park could be done by City staff members0 Councilman Smith was opposed to any integration of adults from the Park area with children activities at the School. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that authorization be given for retaining the School District architect to master plan the Park-School project, and that an amount not to exceed $1300 be spent as the City's one-half share of the estimated cost. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains,McAllister,DeGraaf,Menzel Noes: Councilman Smith Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING-Rezoning of property at 175 "E" Street This being the time and place as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-2 to R-3 of property at 175 'E" Street, Mayor ~cAllister declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed rezoning, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 733-Amending zoning ordinance to rezone property at 175 'E" Street - first reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that Ordinance Nco 733 be placed on its first reading; that reading of the text be waived and that the ordinance not be adopted until an easement has been dedicated for the possibility of future street purposes. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf,Menzel,McMains Noes: None Ablent: None RESOLUTION No. 2531-Withdrawing Huntington Annexation from Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel,McMains,Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None 8:25 P.M. Councilman DeGraaf was excused from the meeting at this time° CITY PARTICIPATION IN GARRETT AVENUE SEWER AUTHORIZED City Administrator Fulwiler reported that five property owners had deposited their share of the cost of the Garrett Avenue sewer project South of Mankato Street, and asked that the Council appropriate $467°64 to cover the share of a sixth lot, the owners of which cannot participate at this time. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that $467.64 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the sewer income fund for payment of cost of the sewer main for the property at 572 Garrett Avenue (Parcel 27-128-4) subject to repayment to the City at time of connection to the sewer, and that the property on the East side of Garrett Avenue South of Mankato Street be subject to provisions of sewer Ordinance No. 684. CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED ON DRAINAGE PROJECT It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman gcAllister and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids on the Third Avenue interceptor storm drain between Madrona Street and Go St. RESOLUTION Noe 2530-Limiting Parking on "C" Street Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith~McAllister,Menzel,McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf REAPPROVAL OF FINAL MAP - Hilltop Estates It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the final map of Hilltop Estates be reapproved, subject to execution by the owner of a contract with the City for the installation of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof and payment of the Telegraph Canyon sewer fees. REQUEST TO PLACE SANTA CLAUS CHIMNEYS DENIED A letter was read from the Volunteers of America requesting permis- sion to place Christmas chimneys at two locations in the City for collec- tion of donations for the needy. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the request be denied due to the fact it might conflict with charity drives of local organizations. /'EXTENS~IO~ ~F TIME GRANTED FOR COMPLETION OF FOURTH AVENUE PROJECT At the request of the Griffith Company, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the Griffith Company be granted an extension of eighteen working days in which to complete the widening project of Fourth Avenue between "C" Street and "~' Street. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF PLUMBING BILL DENIED A letter was read from S. J. Clerico requesting that the City reimburse him in the amount of $11.63 for a plumbing bill which in his opinion was brought on by negligence of the City. It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the request be denied. REQUEST FOR REPEAL OF ADMISSION TAX ORDINANCE No. 468 A letter was read from T.P.Huntington, owner of the Vogue Theatre, requesting that steps be taken to repeal the Admission Tax Ordinance No.468o A recommendation was requested from the City Administrator at the next meeting. PETITION FOR ALLEY CLOSING -- A petition was submitted by property owners in Block "S" of Harborside Unit No. 2 Subdivision, requesting that a portion of the alley in that block be vacated. The petition was referred to the Planning Commission. -3- INSTALLATION OF LIGHT STANDARDS IN PARKING LOTS AUTHORIZED City Engineer Floyd stated he had received quotations from two electrical companies on installation of light standards in the City park- ing lots. Ets-Hokin & Oalvan gave a quotation of $2500, ~ Energy for the lights was estimated at $20.00 per month° ~ It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Counci~lman Smith and carried, that Ets-Hokin & Galvan be hired to install lights in the park- ing lots, and that the money when it is appropriated, be appropriated from the parking meter fund. DRAINAGE AT FOURTH AVENUE AND Co STREET City Engineer Floyd was directed, at the request of Councilman Smith, to check the drainage ditch at Fourth Avenue and C. Street to ascertain if it is possible to drain off more water in order that it not stand there° /.~SMITH STREET SURVEY City Administrator Fulwiler stated that the survey was being made on Smith Street as requested by Councilman Smith, but was not ready for report at this time. USE OF CITY SEWERS FOR DUMPING SEWAGE City Administrator Fulwiler reported, after investigation, that sewage pumped from County cesspools was being dumped into the City sewer lines by two firms, and that a report would be forthcoming to the Council at a later date, VISTA SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER PROGRESS City Administrator Fulwiler reported that plans for the Vista Square Shopping center were progressing as per schedule. ~/'~ENAMING OF HIGHLAND AVENUE~ORTH OF "C" Street City Planner Fretz reported that the Planning Commission approved and recommended the renaming of Highland Avenue, North of "C" Street to Fourth Avenue. The City Attorney was directed to draft the necessary ordinance. ADJOUHN~ENT 9:00 P.~° It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried~ that the meeting ad3ourn until November 15th at 7:00 PoM0