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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1959/02/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 10~ 1959 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7':00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, Menzel, McMains Absent: Councilman DeGraaf Also present: City Attorney Kugler, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Planner Fretz, Administrative-Analys[ Ross, City Finance Officer Grant Mayor Menzel led the salute to the Flag, and asked for a moment of prayer APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Mc-Mains, and carried, that the Council Minutes for the meetings of January 13, 16, and 27th be approved with the following correction to the Minutes of the January 13th meeting: That the Tidelands dyking bid in the amount of $19,694. be charged to the Harbor Development Fund instead of the Capital Outlay of the ,," General Fund. / Q.~BLIC HEARING - Proposed rezoning of Connolly property at Fourth Avenue and E. Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of the second lot West of Fourth Avenue on the South side of "E" Street from R-1 to R~.3, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the rezoning, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing closed. There were no written protests. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to draft the necessary ordinance to rezone the lot as reco~aended by the Planning Conm~ission. JUBLIC rezoning property on South side of "F" Street HEARING Proposed of School This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed re~oning from R-3 to C-2 of that certain School property located on the South side of "F" Street between Fourth Avenue and Garrett Avenue (if it were continued South of "F" Street), Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the rezoning, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing closed. There were no written protests. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to draft the necessary ordinance to rezone ~the~pr°perty a[ recommended by the Planning Commission. .~uoLIC HEARING Pre-zoning of lands to be annexed This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance providing for zoning of lands which may here- after annex to the City, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed amendment, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing closed. There were no written protests. ORDINANCE No. 615-Providing for zoning of lands which may hereafter annex to City It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAtlister, and carried, that Ordinance No. 615 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 Smith, Menzel, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf LIC HEARING- 1911 Act Shoulder paving for t00 block on Oaklawn Avenue This being the time and place as advertised for a public hearing on a proposed 1911 Act shoulder paving project in the 100 block on Oaklawn Avenue, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the proceedings, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Administrative-Analyst Ross explained that all parties involved in the proceeding had deposited their money with the City, in order that the work might be done without use of the 1911 Act. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carr£ed, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution. 7:25 P.M. - Councilman DeGraaf arrived at this time. NITARY SERVICE CONTRACT Two letters from Thomas A. Hudson; San Diego Rubbish & DisposalcC~mpany were read. Mr. Hudson asked that the Council not enter into a contract for a ten year period for collection of refuse; also that he would be willing to pick up City garbage at no charge, and twice a week pick-up of rubbish for a price the same or less than the Chula Vista Sanitary Service charges for once a week pick-up. Councilman McAllister voiced opposition to the ten year term of the proposed Sanitary Service contract. Albert Boyer, Attorney-at-Law, representing the Chule Vista Sanitary Service, outlined reasons why his client was requesting a ten year contract. RESOLUTION No. 2171- Approving contract with Chula Vista Sanitary Service Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, Smith, Menzel Noes: Councilman McAllister Absent: None The Clerk was directed to revise the contract to include a $25,000. faithful performance bond instead of the $5,000. bond proposed.  LIC HEARING- ~ppeal to decision of Planning Commission on proposed rezoning of property on Woodlasn Aven~e between F. Street and 620 feet North of g. Street. This being the time amd place as advertised for a public hearing on an appeal to the decision of the Planning Comm£ssion on proposed rezoning from R-3 and M-1 to C-2 of property on the West side of Woodlawn between Fo Street and 620 feet North of E. Street, ~tayor Menzel declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the rezoning, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing closed. There were no written protests received. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution of findings on the Council's reasons for overriding the decision of the Planning Commission and that the ordinance be drafted, rezoning the property in question to G-2. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - Meeting of January 27th It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the Minutes for the Council meeting of January 27th under the item "Policy on improvement expenses when installed under the 1911 Act" be corrected to include the word "labor" as part of the cost to the property owners forced by use of the 1911 Act to install their improvements. Mr. J. H. Mack, County Road Commissioner and Mr. J. Dekema, District Engineer, State Division of Highways appeared to urge the Council not to consider annex- ing any of the Sweetwater Valley arC, until the final location 1~ for the proposed Belt Line Freeway is established by the County. No action taken° ODLAWN AVENUE SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Principal Engineer Harshman explained in detail the principles used to establish the assessments arrived at in the Woodlawn Avenue Sewer Assessment District. ~ESOLUTION No. 2172- Confirming assessment of Woodlawn Avenue Sewer Assessment District Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McAllister, McMains Noes: None Absent: None (-CAB APPLICATION A report was read from Police Chief Qninn finding no reason why the application of the Martin Cab Company to operate another cab in the City limits should be denied. Sro Rex Taylor, President of the Yellow Cab Company asked that the Council postpone granting the additional permit to Mr. Martin until further study is given on the need for an additional cab. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the application of the Martin Cab Company to operate an additional cab in Chula V£sta be approved. RESOLUTION No. 2173-Sea View Estates- Approving t~tntative map Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 614- Amending zoning Ordinance-Klindt property Fourth & F. Streets- Second reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Ordinance No. 614 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 MeAllister, Smith, Menzel, McMains Noes: Councilman DeGraaf Absent: None ~/~EARING SET ON CASEY ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that February 24th at 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a public hearing on the application of Robert Casey for a zone change for his property on the North side of H. Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues. ~/~EARING SET ON ESTABLISHING SETBACKS WITHIN INDUSTRIAL LANDS ANNEXATION IF was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that March 10th at 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a public hearing on an amendment to the zoning ordinance to establish setbacks within the Industrial Lands Annexation, as recommended by the Planning Commission. V'HEARING SET ON JOHNSON-TYSON-LYNDS APPLICATION FOR REZONING It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that March 10th at 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a public hearing on the application of Johnson-Tyson-Lynds for a zone change for their property at the Southeast corner of Woodlawn and gE" Street. RECOMMENDATIONRFOR STREET NAME CHANGE (Palomar Street) A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that Palomar Street within the Suburban Heights Subdivision be changed. The matter was turned over to Planning Director Fretz for a report at the next meeting, in order zthat he might contact the County to see what their feeling is toward changing the name of Palomar Street in the County~ VACATION OF PORTION OF THIRD AVENUE RECOMMENDED A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that the right-of-way for Third Avenue between Seavale and C. Street be vacated. Frank Dawson spoke in favor of the vacation. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution of intention to vacate that portion of Third Avenue between Seavale and C. Street. Councilmen Smith and DeGraaf voted no. Councilman Smith requested that the property owners interested in the street vacation submit a map with proposed development for the area. 3 ~-'~STER CITY COMMISSION City Administrator Fulwiler submitted a list of names of persons willing to serve on the Sister City Co~m~ission as submitted by the coordinating Council. No other names being submitted, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that nominations be closed. The following persons were appointed to the Co~m~ission by Council ballot: Norma C. Roberts, Alfred O"Day, Anne Hedenkamp, Mrs. Donald Hathaway, Mrs. Howard Bullen, Robert Ragsdale, Darcie Anderson, Harry Eo Kennon, John G. DeJarnett, and Mrs. Kay Erwin. The Clerk was directed to notify the appointees. ~SPOSAL OF VISTA BUILDINGS SQUARE City Administrator Fulwiler asked permission of the Council to contact the llth Naval District in regard to disposing of the one-story duplex units of Vista Square. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the City Administrator be directed to contact the Navy on dispostion of the duplex buildings in Vista Square. RESOLUTION No. 2174- Giving notice of proposed Schuelke Annexation Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2175-Giving notice of proposed Bayview Orthodox Presbyterian Church Annexation Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No, 2176-Dedicating Quick property for Guava Avenue Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2177-Dedicating Johnson property for Guava Avenue Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, MeAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2178- Dedicating Lulu Wilson property for Guava Avenue Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2179-Dedicating Charles Wilson property for Guava Avenue Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2180-Dedicating Yamamoto property for Woodlawn Avenue Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllist~ Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2181-Dedicating Knudson-Oldfather property for Corte Maria Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2182-Authorizing representative to sign warehouse issue (Civil Defense) Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None ~/ AMENDMENT TO DOG ORDINANCE REQUESTED Mr. Fred Ray, 51 East San Miguel Drive requested that the Dog Ordinance be amended so that persons found guilty of letting their dogs run at large would be fined. The matter was referred to the City Attorney for study and report at the next meeting. qUEST FOR SEWER CONNECTION A letter was read from V. P. Flynn requesting permission to connect to the City sewer across the City's one foot lot at the East end of Whitney Street instead of on "I" Street. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that Dr. Flynn be required to pay the sewer repayment on "I" Street aqd then be permitted to connect wherever he pleases. iljREQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN BUSINESS LICENSE FEE A letter was read from Davidson Brothers, (vending machines), protest- ing the business license fee they have to pay for their vending machines located at Rohr Aircraft. No action taken. ~/~PLICATION TO MOVE DWELLING INTO CITY An application from B.Q.Elms to move a dwelling from 3149 Main Street in Otay to Lot 12, Block R, Harborside on Trenton Avenue was held over until the next meeting in order fq~ Councilmen to look at the house. smqUEST FOR IMPROVING HALF STREET APPROVED At the request of the City School District it was moved by Councilmam ith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the School District be authorized to improve just the South half of Palomar Street adjacent to the Palomar School, and dedicate to the City a one foot lot along the North boundary of this improvement to assure the improvement of the Northerly half of the street. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None y~PORT ON VEGETABLE EXCHANGE City Administrator Fulwiler reported he had contacted management of the Chula Vista Vegetable Exchange, and they were very definitely considering moving their plant from its present location, thus assuring the removal of the railway tracks from Third Avenue. t?PURCHASE OF PROJECTOR AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that purchase by the Planning Department of a Vu-Lite projector and accessories be authorized, and $650. be appropriated from the unappropriated reserve of the Planning Fund to cover its cost° The motion carried by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: None ! /.J~AFFIc LIGHTS AT BROADWAY AND C. STREET City Administrator Fulwiler reported he had received word from the County Traffic Cormnissioner rejecting the City's request that the County participate with the City in traffic lights at the intersection of Broadway and C. Street. lwas their opinion the intersection did not warrant traffic signals at this time. ~IBRARYSITE As recormmended by the City Administrator, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the City Attorney contact the School Board before going to Court on the old Library site and endeavor to obtain a quiet title on the site if the City agrees to spend the money for development of a new park; purchase of property for a new park or for paying off of the debt on the new Library building. CORRECTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MEETING OF January 27th It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the Council Minujtes for the meeting of January 27th be corrected by deleting the words "as well as the Casey property on "H" Street" in the introducing of Ordinance No. 614o ~TELEGRAPH CANYON SEWER PROJECT AUTHORIZED City Administrator Fulwiler stated that the Halecrest Company was anxious to start building on their Telegraph Canyon property, making it urgent that the City extend the sewer out Telegraph Canyon Road. He asked that the Council enter into an agreement with Engineering-Science, Inc. for necessary engineering services in the way of detailed plans and specifications. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that an agreement with Engineering-Science Inc. be negotiated, and $7,480° appropriated from the reserve for capital development, said amount to be figured in the overall cost of the district for repayment to the City. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~. ~TERNOON MEETINGS Councilman McMains asked what the Council thought of holding afternoon meetings. Councilman Smith was not in favor of afternoon meetings. It was thought perhaps the agendas could be so arranged in the future so that items of interest to the public could be put on the agenda for the regular meeting, and routine matters could be taken care of at an afternoon meeting. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 11:30 P.M. until February 24th at 7:00 P.M.