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.
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~/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