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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1959/11/24 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday November 24~ 1959 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilman present: Councilmen McAllister, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel Absent: Councilman Smith Also present: City Attorney Kugler, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Engineer Floyd, City Planner Fretz, Administrative Analyst Ross Mayor McMains led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of 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 adjourned regular meeting of November 24, 1959. AWARDED ON FIRE ENGINE City Purchaser Stanley reported one bid had been received for the proposed new fire truck. The bid received was that of the Seagrave Pacific Corporation in the amount of $25,897.04 including sales tax. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried~ that the bid of the Seagrave Pacific Corporation be accepted and that $26,000° be appropriated to the fire budget from the reserve for Capital development of the General Fund. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith ~IMINARY DRAWINGS ON FIRE STATION No. 3 APPROVED Architect Victor Wulff presented the preliminary drawings of the proposed Fire Station NOo 3. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the preliminary plans for Fire S~on No. 3 be approved. · lC HEARING -Proposed amendment to zoning ordinance-Home Occupation /~UBL This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing ~1 a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to define "home occupation" and to permit home occupations in the residential zones, Mayor McMains declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard, either for or against the proposed amendment, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Action on the proposed amendment was held over until the next meeting. ORDINANCE No. 672- Regulating pin-ball Machines- First reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that Ordinance No. 672 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menze~, McAllister, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith CHATEAU HEIGHTS No. 1- Approval of final map It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Chateau Heights No. 1 be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City of Chula Vista for the installation of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract and bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. ~/SWEETWATER VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK - Tentative Map Planning Commission recommendations for approval of the tentative map of Sweetwater Valley Industrial Park Subdivision were read. City Planner Fretz stated that additional recommendations were that the street extension to the East be through Lot 12, Block V instead of Lot 15, Block V and that the Street serving Block VII terminate in a cul de sac if the street through Lot 12, Block V is extended to Edgemere ~oad at the time the final map is approved° Also that sewer easements be required between Lots 35 and 36, and Lots 17 and 18, Block VI. Mr. Ralston, Subdivider, requested an eighty foot right-of-way with 64 foot travel-way off of Highland Avenue be allowed instead of the 100 foot recommended; a 10 inch sewer main instead of an 8 inch main, the Subdivider to pay the difference in cost; and a request that utility poles be placed on an easement at the rear of the lots instead of in the streets. RESOLUTION No° 2349- Approving tentative map of Sweetwa~er Valley Industrial ~-~tvision to include the additional recommendations and requests. Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith I~NNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION- Rezoning of property at Third Avenue and L. Street A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that the property on the Northeast corner of Third Avenue and Lo Street be rezoned from R-1 to R-3 and C-2o Date for public hearing was set for December 8, 1959 at 7:00 P.M. ~NINGi COMMISSION RE(X)MMENDATION- Precise zoning for Pylant No. 1 and ---- 2 Annexations A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that the zoning of Pylant No. 1 and 2 Annexations be R-~ and R-3. Date for public hearing was set for December 8, 1959 at 7:00 RESOLUTION No. 2350- Endorsing Sweetwater School District Bond Issue Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith RESOLUTION No. 2351-Approving Improvement Agreement-Robinhood No. 5 Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, McAllister~ McMains, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith LIBRARY ASSEMBLY BILL No. 1985 C~ty Administrator Fulwiler stated that the Citizen~ Committee work- ing in opposition to Assembly Bill No. 1985 (State control of Libraries) has requested financial assistance from the City to send a couple of its members to Sacramento December 15th to fight passage of the bill. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the City stand one-third of the expenses up to the amount of $100., and that $100o be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the Library fund~ and that the City Administrator be directed to pursue the matter to the fullest extent on behalf of the Council. 2 ~:~ETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from Councilman Smith tender- ing his resignation as a Councilman, effective December 1, 1959. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the resignation of Councilman Smith be accepted with the deepest regret, and the City Administrator write a letter of appreciation for his devoted service to the community. ~QUEST FOR FIESTA FUNDS A letter was read from the Jr. Chamber of Commerce ~requesting the usual $1000 to help defray expenses of the Fiesta de la Luna parade. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the $1000 budgeted for the purpose be forwarded to the Jr. Chamber of Commerce. ~GINEERING CONSULTANTS- Tidelands Development A letter was read from the Harbor Commission recommending that the Council retain the services of Lawrence, Fogg, Florer and Smith as Engineering Consultants for Phase 1 of the Tidelands development. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel, ~nd Carried, that the City Administrator be directed to enter into negotiations with Lawrence, Fogg, Florer and Smith as Engineering Consultants as recommended by the Harbor CommisSion. ~QUEST THAT DIRT BE REMOVED FHOM DRIVEWAY Phillip Cote, 626 Hilltop Drive requested that the City remove the dirt from the parking in front of his house in order that he can use his driveway. City Administrator Fulwiler assured Mro Cote action would be ~ken immediately to remove the dirt. /JOINT MEETING WITH SEWER COMMITTEE City Administrator Fulwiler reviewed the report of the Sewer Committee pertaining to participation of the City in the San Diego Metropolitan Sewer Plan, a sewer main in the Otay area along Main Street, and develop- ment of sewer in the Sweetwater Valleyo It was suggested that City Administrator Fulwiler invite Mro Ludwig to meet with the Sewer Committee and Council prior to entering into an agreement with him as an Engineering Consultant° City Attorney Kugler was directed to prepare a resolution for the next meeting stating the City's intention to participate in the Metropolitan Sewer Plan. ADJOURNMENT 9:05 PoM. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman MeAllister and carried, that the meeting adjourn to December 1, 1959 at 7:00