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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1958/12/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, California Held Tuesday December 9, 1958 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, DeGraaf, McMains Absent: None A1KO present: City Administrator Fulwiler, City Engineer Floyd, City Attorney Kugler, Administrative Analyst Ross, City Planner Fretz 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 McAllister, and carried, that the Council Minutes for the meetings of November 12th and 25th be approved with the provision that the word "assuming" be changed to "finding" in Councilman McAllister's motion sustaining the action of the Planning Commission on the Muster Corp. Trailer Park request at the meet- i~ of November 25tho ~'~BLIC HEARING - Morgan-Stanley Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed Morgan-Stanley Annexation, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. There being no protests either oral or written from property owners within the territory proposed to be annexed, or otherwise, the Mayor declared the hearing closed° ORDINANCE No. 608- Approving Morgan-Stanley Annexation- First reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that Ordinance NOo 608 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, ~enzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None _~i'.IC HEARING - 1911 Act This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on proposed, curb, gutter and shoulder improvements on portions of First Avenue from E. Street to J. Street, and on G. Street between First and Second Avenues, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. Mr. Guy Moore requested that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration of making First Avenue a major street prior to its being improved, and also that the crown between G. and H. Streets on First Avenue be lowered. Mr° A. C. Struckrath protested the construction of curbs and gutters prior to installation of a drain at First Avenue and H. Street. He was informed the drain would be installed prior to other improvements. Mrs. Struckrath opposed the development if the block between Go and H. Streets was to be left out at this time. No others wishing to be heard, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the objections be overruled and the City proceed with the proposed improvements under 1911 Act requirements. The City Engineer was directed to make a study on removing the crown Qm First Avenue between G. and He Streets. ~EQUEST FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN SEWER MAIN City Administrator Fulwiler submitted a petition by six property owners on Cypress Street between Del Mar and Second Avenues requesting that they be permitted to install sewers at their own expense, to service their properties. They requested that the City stand the cost of the sewer installation for a seventh property owner (Parcel 27-115-12) who is unable to participate at this time, said cost to be reimbursed to the City at the time said property connects to the sewer. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Smith~ and carried, that permission to install the sewer be granted; that the City repave the trench, and that $364°82 be allocated from the Sewer Trust Fund for payment of the sewer for Parcel 27-115-12, said amount to be reimbursed to the City when the owner of said parcel connects to the sewer; also that the City be entitled to any and all connection fees due in the future from parcels connecting that have not at this time participated in the cost. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None UEST FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN SEWER MAIN City Administrator Fulwiler submitted a request from B. J. Jahn, who has installed and paid for sewer to service his property at H. and Patricia Streets, that the City stand the cost of the installation in front of Parcel 27-81-5A1 and SAN2, the City to be reimbursed when owners of this parcel connect to the sewer. Mr° Jahn extended the sewer up Patricia Ave° and across Ho Street to his property. He asked the amount of $353°30 It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the request be denied~ and the Clerk directed to make note in his office that when and if owners of Parcel 27-81-5A1 and 5AX2 apply for sewer connection, said application be referred to the Council for action. L~HNSON ZONE VARIANCE APPEAL It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that this matter be held over until the next meeting for further s~udy. ~LETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from Go L. Bendickson, tendering his resignation as a member of the Planning Commission° It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the resignation be accepted and a letter of appreciation for his services be written° ~I~POINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO PLANNING COMMISSION ~' Mayor Menzel stated that he would like to appoint a committee to inter- view prospective candidates for membership on the Planning Commission and other commissions. Appointment of members to the Planning Commission was held over until the next meeting, in order that the proposed interview coMld be made of those persons whose names are submitted° ~PORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ON REQUEST TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE City Planner Fretz reported that a public hearing has been set for January Sth before the Planning Commission on the matter of introducing a proposed ordinance on prezoning. ~EQUEST FOR ONE CENT INCREASE IN GAS TAX City Administrator Fulwiler submitted a proposal by the Street and Highway Committee of the League of California Cities, that the League support a one,cent increase in State gasoline tax to be used by the cities for improving and building major city streets; the funds to be derived by this additional tax to be matched by the cities from local revenue sources. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and ~ried, that the Council go on record as opposed to the proposed gas tax Pease. {OPOSED MINIATURE GOLF COURSE AT EUCALYPTUS PARK City Administrator Fulwiler asked permission of the Council to negotiate terms with Mr. Mel Murphy for construction of a golf course at Fourth Avenue and C. Street in Eucalyptus Park. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, with Councilman DeGraaf voting "no", that the City Administrator be directed to negotiate on a plan for the miniature golf course for presenta- tion to the Council for study. -2- RESOLUTION No. 2143 - Intention to vacate and close a portion of Walnut Street and Queen Ann Drive Offered by Councilman McMains, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, ~cAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No~ 2144- Accepting sewer easement - Fia 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 RESOLUTION No. 2145- Accepting sewer easement - Whittington 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 POINTMENT OF PERMANENT JUNIOR CLERK AUTHORIZED City Administrator Fulwiler requested the establishment of an additional position of Junior Clerk to work out of the Planning and Building departments and switchboard relief operators said appointment to commence December 15th and that $1800o be appropriated for her salary for the remainder of the fiscal year, and $400. be appropriated for a desk and typewriter. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that an additional position of Junior Clerk be created as requested, and that $2200. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund for salary and equipment. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None C~IL SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS A letter was read from the Civil Service Commission recommending that Section 12 of Rule 2 of the Civil Service Rules be amended by changing the title of the Purchaser-Analyst class to Administrative Analyst and Housing Manager to Purchaser-Housing Manager° It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and c~rried, that the recommendations of the Civil Service Commission be approved. ETITION A petition was read from property owners in the FOR ANNEXATION vicinity of Georgina Street East of Hilltop Drive for permission to circulate a petition to annex into the City. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the Council is in accord with the proposed annexation, and referred the petition to the Planning Commission for report. RESOLUTION No. 2147 - Approving lease with Pony League Offered by Councilman McAllister, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: None PPEAL TO DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION A letter was read from Charles McKenna, appealing the Planning Commis- sion's decision to deny the rezoning of his property between Fourth and Fig A~enues and H. and I. Streets from R-2 to R-1 zone. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained. -3- The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, McAllister Noes: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains Absent: None ~f ~uRBAN HEIGHTS NO. I Subdivision- Approval of final map It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Suburban Heights NCo 1 be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract and bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. bUNTRY CLUB VIEW SUBDIVISION - Approval of final map It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Country Club View Subdivision be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a bond guarantee- ing the performance thereof, which contract and bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. RESOLUTION No. 2146 - Approving improvement agreement of Country Club View 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 QuEsT FOR SEWER REPAYMENT CONTRACT Mr. John Morgan, in connection with his Country Club View Subdivision requested a sewer repayment contract° It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that he be authorized to draw up an agreement to be presented to the Council for consideration. P~ANNING COMMISSION REPORT ON HOUSE MOVING A letter was read from the Planning Commission on the proposal of Mr. McMillin to move a house onto his property at First Avenue and Do Street. The Commission took no action because the lot now has the necessary 50 foot frontage on a dedicated street, and made no recommendation on the proposed extension of First Avenue until a master plan is developed. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the request of Mr. McMillin be granted, subject to all provisions of the building code requirements being met and providing the house be set back at least 60 feet(to allow for the future development of First Avenue. /from the West property line/ VASE WITH SAN DIEGO & ARIZONA RAILWAY ON PARK PROPERTY City Administrator Fulwiler explained that it would be in order to draw up a new lease with the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Company for use of a portion of their property at Third and Parkway for Park purposes, in order that they could file with the Board of Equalization for cancellation of taxes. The City Administrator was directed to look into the matter further, with the possibility of purchasing the property from the Railway COo ORDINANCE No. 609- Amendment to Health Ordinance It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that Ordinance No. 609 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, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None -4- ! RAISAL OF VISTA SQUARE APPROVED A report from the Steering Committee recommended that the Percy Ho Goodwin Company be hired to do the appraising of Vista Square° It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the recommendations of the Steering Committee be accepted and the Goodwin Co° retained to appraise the forty acre and fifteen acre tracts of Vista Square Housing, and that $2,700 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to pay the cost° The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None .A~ent: None ~/~ID ACCEPTED ON VISTA SQUARE BUILDINGS Purchaser-Analyst Ross reported he had received one bid for sale of the six vacant buildings in Vista Square. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seC~.nded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the bid of MoCoFoncerrada ~ the amount of $918.00 for the six buildings be accepted° ~EQUEST FOR PLAYING AREA - Little League Mr. Bob Hackett, representing the Little League, repeated the League's request of a year ago for a lease on City property for use of the League as a playing field. Mr. Hackett was told to work with the Director of Recreation an~ City Administrator on the matter° The Clerk was directed to place the m~ter on the agenda for the next meeting° ~/~ETITION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS A petition was read from property owners on Minor Avenue, North of "E" Street asking that the City pave Minor Ave° between E. and C. Streets and D. Street between Second and Minor Ave° The petition was referred to the City Engineer and City Administrator. ? ~PPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION A letter was read from the Civil Service Commission recommending that new members be appointed to the Commission to fill the expired terms of J.D. Peters and J.H.Browno The Clerk was directed to place the item on the agenda for the January 13th meeting. RESOLUTION No. 2148 - Limiting parking on H. Street and Bay Blvd. West Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None UESTFORMULTI-PURPOSEAUDITORIUM A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce directing to the Council a resolution endorsing a multi-purpose arena type auditorium to be located on a ,~art of Vista Square. The request was referred to the Steering Committee. _~TTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from the Mayor of La Mesa expressing appreciation for the plant sent by Chula Vista on the occasion of their new City Hall open house. ADJOURNMENT It was moved at 11:15 P.M. by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the meeting adjourn sine die. %.~ty Clark