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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1957/11/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA California Held Tuesday November 12, 1957 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.~. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Eader, Smith, DeGraaf, ~enzel, DeWolfe Absent: Cuuncilmen - None Also present: City Attorney Boyer, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Engineer Floyd, City Finance Officer Grant, Planning Commission Secretary Stonehouse ~ayor DeGraaf led the salute to the Flag APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the ~inutes for the meegings of October 8th and 22nd be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~'PARDEE-PHILLIPS SUBDIVISION - Final Map It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the final map of Pardee-Phillips Subdivision No. i 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 as recommended by the Planning Commission, Engineer- Sng Department and City Attorney. ~ALIGNMENT OF "H" STREET EAST OF HILLTOP ~r. Kyle Stewart, Chairman of the Planning Commission, presented a map showing the alignment of "H" Street East of Hilltop Drive as proposed by the County. The consensus of opinion of the Council was to continue "H" Street straight through to the East with the present alignment of "H" Street on the ~aster Street Plan as was originally proposed. ~/~PROPOSED FOUR WAY STOP AT SECOND and E. STREETS A letter from City Administrator Fulwiler was read and discussion followed on the traffic hazard at the intersection of Second Avenue and E. Street, and a citizens proposal for establishing a four way stop at the intersection. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the City Engineer make a traffic count at the intersection, check the possibility of using gas tax money for installation of traffic lights and obtain estimates of cost to install traffic lights without pre-emptors, or with pre-emptors either on E. Street or Second Avenue° RESOLUTION No. 1994 - Approving San Diego Gas & Electric lease on Bay site Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel, DeWolfe, Eader Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. ~5-Oiving notice of proposed Nazarene Church Annexation Offered by Councilman Eader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. ~ Giving notice of proposed First BaptistChurch Annexation Offered by .~ncilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following ~ote to-wit: AYES: Cound~lmen Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel DeWolfe, Rader Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1997 - Dedication of Episcopal Church property for Kearney St. Offered by Councilman ~enzel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, DeWolfe, Rader Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1998 -Authorizing City Clerk to sign certificates for recordation. Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel DeWolfe, Rader Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1999-Approving change in bulkhead line Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf ~enzel, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2000-Instituting proceedings under 1911 Act for Oaklawn Improvements Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf Menzel, De~olfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2001-Approving new street lighting contract Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES:C Councilmen De~olfe, Rader, Smith DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCB No. 572-Establishing 35 mile zone on "H" Street-lst reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Ordinance No. 572 be placed on its first reading. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel, DeWolfe, Eader Noes: None Absent: None The Ordinance was thereupon read in full. ~LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL A letter was read from the Committee for Little League Baseball in Chula Vista requesting permission to use a part of Eucalyptus Park for its field. Mr. Max Brown, Committee member, spoke on behalf of the League, and urged the Council to approve the request. No action was taken. ORDINANCE No. 573 - Amendment to Business License Ordinance- 1st reading It was moved by Councilman De~olfe~ ~econded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that ~~~5~eb~l~ its first reading. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None ~APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman DeWolfe nominated Robert Farmer; Mayor DeGraaf nominated Edgar B. Culnan; Councilman Menzel nominated Lee Raitt, and later with- drew his name when it was indicated he might not serve because of poor health. There being no further nominations, Mayor DeGraaf declared the nominations closed. A ballot was taken, with Edgar Culnan receiving the majority votes. Mayor DeGraaf thereupon appointed Mr. Culnan a member of the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Keith Menzel, said term to expire on June 30, 1958. ~/~ATE SET FOR HEARING ON REZONING CHAMBER OF COIO/ERCE SITE A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that the Council take action to rezone the west side of Third Avenue south of Madrona from R-3 to C-1. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the recommendation be accepte~ and December loth be set as the date for the public hearing. 'CHANGE OF MASTER PLAN - Harbor Development A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that the Council approve a proposed change in the Master Plan for Harbor Development to include diking across the mouth of the Central Channel. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. i '~ARK DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION A letter was read from Park Supt. Norman, requesting an appropriation of $400. for purchase of a water tank, and $200. for rental of tree moving equipment. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that purchase of the water tank and rental of the tree removal equipment be authorized, and $600. appropriated from the Park & Recreation unappropriate~ surplus to cover the cost. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE A letter was read from the Planning Commission requesting that the Council authorize the Commission to initiate proceedings to amend the zoning ordinance to include a filing fee for change of zone applications, and also for applications for permission to build on easements. It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the Planning Commission be authorized to begin proceedings to amend zoning ordinance No. 398 to include a filing fee of $50, for each application for a zone change, and $25. plus a publication fee, if necessary, of $10. for each application for a zone variance and permission to build on an easement. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the Planning Commission also include in the amendment to the zoning ordinance, that in case of an appeal the appellant post $10. to cover cost of publication for a public hearing by the Council. '/PARKING LOT SIGNS A~'I'I-IORIg~D A letter was read from City Administrator Fulwller asking that $829. be appropriated for erection of necessary signs to direct the public to the City parking lots. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that purchase of the signs be authorized and $829. be appropriated 3 from the unappropriated surplus of the Parklng Meter fund. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel, DeWolfe, Rader Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FOR GROUP INSURANCE FOR MRo ROSS THOMPSON A request was read from Mr. Ross Thompson, disabled patrolman, request- ing that the City participate in the amount of $1.92 per month, in order that he might continue to carry our Group Insurance, even though not actively on the payroll° It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried~ that the request be granted, subject to possible renewal from year to year upon Hr. Thompson's making application to the Council during the month of June of each year. ~TE CHANGE ON DIETERLE CONDEI/~NATION SUIT City Attorney Boyer requested that the date for the Dieterle condemna- tion trial, set for Deoember 9, 1957, be changed to January, 1958 in order that he might have more time for preparation. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe~ seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried~ that the request be granted° ETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from E. J. Crossley tendering his resignation from the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the resignation be ~ccepted with the stipulation that Mr. Crossley serve until his successor has been appointed, and that a letter expressing appreciation of the Council for his efforts, be written. //I~qUEST FOR :qUIET TITLE ON PORTION OF MOSS STREET City Administrator Fulwller, in answer to a request by the Casey Construction Company for a Quiet Title action on a portion of their property on Hose Street between Alpine Avenue and Naples Street, asked if the Council wished to file a condemnation suit against the property or a disclaimer as recommended by City Attorney Ho Campbell before his death° The matter was held over until the next meeting for further study. /~ItLEY COOK CASE A letter was read from Police Chief Quinn informing the Council that he had been served with a Writ of Handate and Memorandum of Law on the Harley Cook case, and that the matter was now pending before the District Court of Appeal of the State for the Fourth Appellate District. It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that City Attorney Boyer andCity Ad~inistrator Fulwiler meet with Attorney Abbey~ who has represented the City in the Cook trial, to determine the cost to the City of continuing the case. ~,/I~YOR'S~/ EXPENSE TO LEAGUE CONVENTION Mayor DeGraaf stated he still had the uncashed warrant in the amount of $150. to cover his expenses to the League of California Cities Convention in San Francisco, and asked if the Council wished to take further action on the matter. Councilmen Rader and DeWolfe were of the opinion the Mayor should not cash the warrant. Councilman Smith stated he thought the Hayor was entitled to the money as the League Convention was primarily for Mayors and Councilmen. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeGraaf adjourned the meeting at 11:40 P.H. until November 26, 1957, K~nn~h P. Campbell', City Clerk Chula Vista, California