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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1957/04/23 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGIILAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 23, 1957 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Absent: None Also present: City Attorney C~apbell, City Ad~inistrator Wade, Purchaser-Analyst Ross, City Engineer Floyd, Planning Commission Secretary Stonehouseo Mayor DeGraaf led the salute to the Flag. 'OHR_AD_AMS_PLOURDE PLAN RECEIVED Wesley ~ohr, Consultant on the Bay development, requested that the Council ~ccept the i/ohr-Adams-Plourde report in compliance with the terms and c~ditions of the contract. It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the report be received in accordance with the conditions of the contract. Mr, Mohr further requested that his firm be authorized to release any information in the report to utility Companies and other interested parties. It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the request be granted. RESOLUTION No. 1943-Approving tentative map of Cairns Manor Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed~ adopted and approved by the following vote, t~it: AYES: Councilmen Rader~ Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None REPORT OF PLANNING COIIMIS'~ION ON APPEAL OF PROPOgED E. Street rezoning A report was read from the Planning Commission in response to an appeal to the Council of the action taken by the Commission in denying a petition for the rezoning of E, Street from Fourth Avenue to Broadway. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and carried~ that May 14, 1957 at 7:00 Pul/. be set as the time for a public hearing on the appeal. REPORT OF PLANNING CO~MISSION ON APPEAL OF FOURTH AVENUE REZONING ,~- North of Do Street City Attorney ~/o Campbell ruled that this appeal was not in order because the Planning Co~lssion had not denied the request for rezoning~ and those opposing could be heard at the hearing the Council must hold before the area in question can be rezoned. No action taken. ~ REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ON APPEAL OF USE VARIANCE GRANTED ~/ at 73 Third Avenue A report was read from the Planning Commission in response to an appeal, to the Council of the action taken by the Commission in grant- ing a zone variance at 73 Third Avenue for an apartment house. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and carried, that ]lay 28, 1957 at 7:00 p.M. be set as the time for a public hearing on the appeal. I REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ON APPEAL OF TItEIR DENIAL OF SET BACK ~F~-~E AT SECOND AVENUE and C. STREET A report was read from the Planning Commission in response to an appeal ~o the Council of the action taken by the Commission in denying a set back variance to Frank Fowler at Second Avenue and C. Street. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that May 28, 1957 at 7:00 public hearing on the appeal° Councilman DeWolfe recommended that the Council make a personal tour of the site in order to better qualify themselves to decide the matter. RESOLUTION - Accepting Deed from ~hool District for Street purposes This Resolution was held over pending dedication by the School District of a one foot strip on the North side of the center line of the proposed street. ~'~'~-RECOMMENDATIONS OF MAYOR'S COMMITTEE ON BROADWAY AREA IMPROVEMENT The recommendations of the Mayor's Committee on Broadway area improvements, previously recommended to the Council, was read. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Section 2, a, b~ c, d, and e of the recommendations be accepted for immediate action. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Section 2, f of the recommendations be accepted providing the letter to be sent to the property owners under 2, g, stipulates the City is willing to curb, gutter and sidewalk its property on Broadway between H. Street and I. Street if full cooperation is received from the property owners in installing their improvements° It was suggested that the other recommendations be held .~ver for consideration at the budget sessions, ~/~REPORT ON METERS FOR ~"JE NEW PARKING ~T · A report was read from Councilman Dillon, recommending that no meters be installed at this time on the new parking lot at Church Avenue and Davidson Street; that one hour parking be permitted during the remainder of this fiscal year, with strict enforcement. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the report be accepted and recommendations approved, REPORT CN BROADWAY TREE REMOVAL City.~dministrator Wade stated the estimate for removing the Eucalyptus t~es on Broadway in the 600 block was $1100. to cut the trees at the b~se and $1600o to completely ~emove the trees. The San Diego Gas & Electric Company would subsidies the removal of the trees in the amount of $750. if the trees are completely removed. Councilman Rader suggested a plan might be presented to the property owners in the block whereby the City would remove the ~rees if they would install their sidewalks, curbs and gutters. The matter was referred back to the City Administrator to work out such a plan with the petitioners. ~/APPRAISER i~R-"~' STREET ACQUISITIONS AUTHORIZED .~ity Administrator Wade reported that Mr. John E. Handley would appr$~e, the six parcels located on the proposed "L" Street extension for $1500. said fee to cover not more than six days of Court testimony. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Smith, a~d carried, that Mr. Handlcy be appointed to make the appraisals subject to ~he approval of the City Attorney, and that $1500o be allocated from the Division of Highways Gas Tax Budget for acquisition of rights of way. (Gas Tax Project No. The motion carried by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeOraaf, Dillon Noes: None Absent: None 2 ~_,~EPORT ON SEPARATION OF ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPTo Each Councilman was presented with a copy of the report. It was suggested that the matter be placed on the agenda for the May 14th meeting in order that the Councilmen could study the report, i;,../~CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY - Castle Park Annexation No, 1 The Clerk read his certificates certifying that the signatures on the petition for the annexation of a portion of Castle Park, were found to be sufficient, RESOLUTION Moo 1944 - Declaring Intention to call an election for purpose of annexing certain territory designated as Castle Park No. 1. Offered by Councilman Smith~ read in full, passed~ adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smiths DeGraaf~ Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader Noes: None Absent: None jARDEE. PitILLIPS SUBDIVISION - Revised tentative Map After lengthy discussion, it was decided to bold off approval of the map in order that the Subdivider can work out a plan so that "H" Street can eventually be put through, at which time the Council would call a special meetings if necessary, to approve the map. i/~QUEST FOR REPEAL OF BUS STO~ BENCH ORDINANCE A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the Council repeal the bus stop bench ordinance~ and allow advertising on benches once moreo City Attorney M. Campbell stated advertising on City streets was not illegal. The letter was filed. ~?'ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL LAND FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FIRE STATION A letter was read from Dr. J. C. Lauderbach, Superintendent of the City School District~ informing the City that the District ,ould not give a portion of their land at 9illtop Housing Project for Fire Station purposes as originally planneds but would have to purchase it as per Government regulations° The letter was turned over to the City Administrat~ L/~USE OF GIFT TO LIBRARY AUTHORIZED A letter was read from the Library Board requesting that the $100. gift from the Junior Women*s Club be used on the floor of the mezzanine, and requesting the Council undertake this improvement, to be reimbursed in the amount of $100. by The Junior Women*s Club. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman De~olfe and carried~ that the Library Board be allowed to use the money as suggested, not to exceed $100, Councilman Rader voted "no" as the letter was not clear as to what they intend to do on the floor. .'REQUEST FOR LIGHTS ON E. STREET I petition was read from property owners and merchants on g. Street requesting that Mercury lights and poles be budgeted for installation on E, Street between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue. City Engineer Floyd stated that he had already placed this item in the budget for the coming fiscal year. ~ FILL IN EUCALYPTUS PARK A letter was read from the Park & Recreation Commission requesting that cement blocks and such, not be dumped as fill in Eucalyptus Park unless under the supervision of the Fark Supt., and that hauling of dirt from the hillsides of the park be stopped. Mayor DeGraaf suggested that cooperation between the public works and park departments would probably take care of the matter. /~EQUEST FOR TP. ANSFER OF FUNDS - Public Works Dept. A letter was read from City Engineer Floyd requesting the transfer of $200. for the purpose of purchmsing an adding machine for the Engineering department. Cornell's quoted a price of $175o for a used machine. It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe~ and carried, that the purchase be authorized and $200. transferred from account 1-50, B0.1 to 1-50, D-1 as requested. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None ~.~iSTA SQUARE HOUSING Frank Wigham, a public relations man for the International Association of Machinists, speaking on behalf of residents of Vista Square Housing project, asked the Council what plans they had for future liquidation of the project and asked that consideration be given to better maintenance of the buildings° Mayor DeGraaf informed Mr. Wigham that plans for liquidation had been studied for some time, but that the residents would be given plenty of notice when and if the project was closed, and that maintenance had been kept at a minimum because of the planned closing of the project. ,.-'/'/"MUSIC MONTH Norma Roberts, speaking as a member of the ~A~r~l-~n---L%g~n Auxiliary, asked that the Mayor proclaim May as Music Month, and invited the Mayor or Mayor Protempore to attend the program in conjunction therewith. RESIGNATION OF MAYOR Protempore Councilman Dillon tendered his resignation as ~ayor protempore and nominated Councilman Smith as a candidate to succeed him. Councilman Rader nominated Councilman DeWolfe for the position of Mayor Protempore. A ballot was taken with Councilman Smith receiving a majority of the votes. Councilman Smith was thereupon declared Mayor Protempore to succeed Councilman Dillon. /I~PPOSlTION TO SENATE BILL No. 2576 City Attorney M. Campbell suggested that City Ad~inistrator Wade write Sacramento in opposition to Senate Bill No. 2576 which would abolish City jails. ~,4~O~ITION OF MAYOR Councilman Rader asked if the gentlemens' agreement to r~-/~te the position of Mayor still existed. Councilman Smith and Mayor DeGraaf stated they did not know of such an agreement. Councilman Dillon stated he had no desire to be Mayor° Councilman Rader said he would assume then that the gentlemen,' agreement does not exist° ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeGraaf adjourned the meeting at 10:50 PoM. sine die City of Chula Vista, California