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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1958/05/27 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY of Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday May 27, 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, Menzel~ DeGraaf, McMains Absent: Councilman Smith Also present: City Engineer Floyd, City Finance Officer Grant, City Administrator Fulwiler, Planning Secretary Stonehouse, City Attorney Kuglero Mayor Menzel led the salute to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer. PORT ON TIDELANDS DEVELOPMENT Cecil Adams, Member of the Chamber of Commerce Committee on Tidelands Improvement, asked for a report from the Council on the present status of the proposed tidelands, development program. City Administrator Fulwiler reported that the City bad been notified on May 9th by the Army Corp of Engineers that the new lines had been accepted; that funds were being set up in the budget for Harbor Development, and it was still contemplated to place the bond issue on the November ballot if legality of the issue could be established prior to that time° UBLIC Reservoir Lands Annexation HEARING Judson This being the time and place for a public hearing on the Judson Reservoir Lands Annexation, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open~ Attorney DeWitt Higgs, representing the California Water and Telephone Co. stated the Company was not desirous of annexing their land to the City, but would not object if assurance is given that it would be zoned M-1 in order that they might install additional water storage tanks. There being no others wishing to be heard, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 582 - Approving Judson Reservoir Lands Annexation-First reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that Ordinance No. 582 be placed on its first reading. The Ordinance was thereupon read in full. RESOLUTION No. 2058 - Cortez Manor No. 1 - Tentative Map Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: Councilmen McAllister, McMains Absent: Councilman Smith A petition was read from property owners facing on Third Avenue and abutting Cortez Manor No. 1 requesting that consideration be given to providing an alley between their property and Cortez Manor No. 1o After considerable discussion Councilman DeGraaf asked if the two dissenting Councilmen would reconsider and approve the map. RESOLUTION No. 2055 - Cortez Manor No. 1 - Tentative Map Reoffered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, Menzel Noes: Councilman McAllister Absent: Councilman Smith CITY PARTICIPATION IN INSTALLATION OF SEWER MAIN AUTHORIZED ~ letter was read from A. B. Ellington asking that the City participate in the cost of 210 feet of sewer main in front of the LeBus property on Orange Street (Parcel 27-168-5xl) inasmuch as Mr. LeBus was not able to participate at this time. The city to be reimbursed at the time the owner of said parcel connects to the sewer° It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that $730. be allocated from the sewer income fund for construction of 210 feet of sewer main in front of Parcel 27-168-5xl, $100~ of which covers one-half the cost of one manhole; owners of said parcel to be obligated to pay into the City at time of connecting to said sewer the amount of $730° plus cost of sewer lateral. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister~ Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith Mayor Menzel asked to be excused temporarily from the meeting, and Mayor pro-rem DeGraaf assumed the Mayor's chair. ~//APPLICATION TO MOVE HOUSE APPROVED A letter was read from E. Meditz requesting permission to move a house located at 555 Garrett Avenue to 356 Mankato Street, rear. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the application be approved, subject to all provisions of the building code requirements being met. ORDINANCE No. 581 - Requiring grade stamping of lumber- 2nd reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that Ordinance No. 581 be placed on its second reading; that the reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: ~YES: Councilmen McAllister, McMains, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Menzel, Smith ~EpoRT ON SET BACK VIOLATION City Attorney Kugler stated that Mro Benson, new owner of property on Hilltop Drive involved in a set-back violation, had contacted his attorney and was hopeful something could be worked out in the near future so that it would not be necessary for the City to institute legal proceedings. RESOLUTION No. 2059 - Accepting Whittington Deed to L. Street property Offered by Councilman McAllister, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, McMains, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Menzel, Smith ~WIDENING OF CENTER STREET IN 400 BLOCK REQUESTED A letter was read from Sylvia Carroll requesting that some action be taken regarding the widening of Center Street in the 400 block° before building begins on the south side of the street° It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the City Engineer be instructed to implement the matter. Mayor Menzel returned to the meeting at this time. LETTER OF RESIGNATION - Planning Commission A letter was read from Walter Byron tendering his resignation from the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the resignation b,~ accepted and a letter of gratitude for his service be written. 2 ~/APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman DeGraaf nominated Edward H. Adams, 41Eo San M±guel Drive for membership on the Planning Commission° There were no other nominations. Mayor Pro-tem DeGraaf thereupon appointed Mr° Edward Adams a member of the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Walter Byron, said term to expire June 30, 1961. ~vETERANS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES A letter was read from the Mayor of Imperial Beach requesting that letters or resolutions be written to Washington, urging that the Veterans Administration office be returned to San Diego. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the Mayor write such a letter in the affirmative. ~+:: SEWER ON MANKATO STREET Mr. Edward Meditz asked what obligations he would incur when and if he connects to the sewer installed by Sro Bannister on ~ankato Street. Ci~Engineer Floyd suggested a plan be prepared and referred to the City A~orney for study as to legal questions. ~H~A~NG~__OF FUNDS. AUTHORIZED City Administrator Fulwiler requested that the $207.39 authorized at the last meeting for the purchase of property for the proposed extension of Hilltop Drive be paid from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund instead of the Gas Tax Fund~ said General Fund to be reimbursed at a later date° It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the request be granted. ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro~tem DeGraaf adjourned the meeting at 9:00 PoMo sine-die. Cit~ Clerk~6~f--~i~ C, gty of Ch~ula Vista, California