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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1957/02/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, California Held Wednesday ..... F~e~r~_ 13~ ~5~ __ The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, D~llon, DeWolfe Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Wade, City Attorney Mo Campbell~ City Engineer Floyd, Finance Officer Grant, Planning Commission Secretary Stonehouse, Secty-Clerk Saunderso Mayor DeGraaf led the salute to the Flag APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the Council Minutes for meetings of January 8th and 22nd be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. RESOLUTION No. 1915-Giving notice of proposed Whittington Annexation Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe, Radar Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1916 -Giving notice of proposed Industrial Lands Annexation Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION Nee 1917-Giving notice of proposed Telegraph Knolls Annexation Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1918-Giving notice of proposed Pardee-Phillips Annexation Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1919-Accepting deed in fee for street purposes (Stewart) Offered by Councilman Dillon, read In full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1920-Accepting deed in fee for street purposes(Haynes) Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit; AYES: Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1921-Accepting deed in fee for street purposes (Siuba) Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf ! RESOLUTION NOo 1922 -&ccepting deed in fee for street purposes (Hodson) Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None ~//APPEAL TO ACTION OF PLANNING CO~MISSION ON CASEY ZONE VARIANCE Attorney Albert Boyer~ representing Mr. Casey, urged the Council to affirm the decision of the Planning Commission in granting a zone variance to Mr0 Caseyo Mayor DeGraaf stated it was Council policy to hold public hearings on controversial zone variances. Councilmen Smith and DeWolfe went on record as favoring a one story apartment in the area, but not the two story structure as proposed° It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that March 12th at 7500 P.Mo be set as the time for a public hearing on the appeal. ~/~ECOMMENDATION ON REZONING OF THIRD AVENUE (Extension) A Resolution by the Planning ~ommission recommending the re-zoning of Third Avenue (Extension) from R-1 and R-3 to C-1 was submitted to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried, that March 12th at 7:00 P.M, be set as the time for a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 398 rezoning Third Avenue (Extension) in accordance to Planning Commission recommendations. ~-'APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and carried, that Mr. Kyle O. Stewart be nominated for membership on the Planning Commission. There being no other nominations, Mayor DeGraaf appointed Mr. Stewart to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of W. Po Burford, said term to expire June 30, 1959o ACTION ON SAFETY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS The recommendation for a stop sign at the top of the southbound ramp from Montgomery Freeway to H. Street was referred to City Administrator Wade for discussion with Kyle Stewart as to advantages to be obtained by said stop sign, and a report only if Mr. Wade deems it necessary. Councilman Rader asked a report from the City Attorney as to the legality of signs such as the one recommended. Appointment of another representative to the San Diego County Traffic Safety Council was held over until the next meeting, at which time City Administrator Wade was directed to make recommendations on the request for $100, operating costs for the County Safety Council. The recommendation that signs be posted prohibiting left turns from the southbound traffic lane between G, Street and Alvarado Street on Third Avenue was referred to City Engineer Floyd for a report at the next meeting. Because the parking situation was covered in the survey from the Downtown Association it was decided no action was necessary on the recommendation for parking on Del Mar Avenue° The Council requested that the proposal by the Planning Commission to vacate a porti4~ of Moss Street, be returned to the Safety Council for further consideration. The Council directed that the request be granted. PRESENTATION OF SAFETY CERTIFICATE Mr. Dave Th~pson presented to the City of Chula Vista on behalf of the San Diego Traffic Safety Council, a certificate in recognition of the part the City played in the over all County Safety program. SEAPLANE RESTRICTED AR~%IN BAY Mayor DeGraaf stated a report had been received from the Mohr, Adams, Plourde assuring the Council that there is no conflict between the plans for bay development and the Navy South Bay Seadromc at this time. No action necessary. 2 INTERSECTION AT "C" Street and Righland Avenue City Engineer Floyd read a letter from San Diego County outlining the procedure to follow in order that the County Might improve the intersection at "C" Street and Highland Avenue, even though a portion of the work would be in the City limits, and requesting an expression from the Council as to their willingness to participate in the plano It was moved by Councilman DeW. lie, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the City Engineer inform the County that the Council is in hearty agreement with the plans, and any further demands in regard to an ordinance of intention to participate will be forthcoming subject to approval of plans for development of the intersection. ANIMAL SHELTER COUNTY CONTRACT A letter was submitted from Purchaser-Analyst Ross recommending that the Council rescind their action to terminate the animal shelter contract with the County and amend the existing contract for use until the end of the fiscal year. It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the action of the Council to terminate the County animal shelter contract be rescinded and the present contract amended as recommended by Mr. Ross. ADDITIONAL CHILDRENS'LIBRARIAN APPROVED Letters were read from City Admin istrator Wade and Mrs. Lowell Davies, president of the Library Board, recommending the hiring of an additional Children's Librarian. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the hiring of an additional Children's Librarian be approved on a temporary basis to be effective March 1, 1957. AUTHORIZING P~RCHASE OF ItILLTOP FIRE STATION City Administrator Wade stated he had received the contract for execution for purchase of the Hilltop Fire Station. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, and seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the Offer and Acceptance of Offer to Purchase Real Property (Hilltop Fire Station) be executed and that an additional $11o87 be appropriated from unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to pay in lieu taxes from February 28th to July 1, 1957. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon Noes: None Absent: None L/~'RE~uEST FOR FUNDS TO IMPROVE HILLTOP FIRE STATION A letter was read from Fire Chief Lee requesting funds to put the Hilltop Station in a useable condition. It was suggested City Administrator Wade and Chief Lee review the request in order that the estimate might be reduced, and report at the next regular meeting. ~/CIVIL DEFENSE REQUEST FOR FUNDS A letter was read from Jo J. Wadsworth~ Assistant Director of Civil Defense requesting that the Council authorize a letter be sent to Representative Robert wilson asking that he contact Representative Thomas and urge the approval of the FCDA Budget aS recommended by President Eisenhower. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried~ that City Administrator Wade be directed to write the letter to Representative Wilson, as recommended. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORIZED A request was made from the Civil Service Commission for an additional appropriation of $100. to cover pre-employment physical examina- tions for the remainder of the fiscal year. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the $100. be appropriated from unappropriated surplus of the General Fund as requested. 3 The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader Noes: None Absent: None ~./~OLIcE DEPARTI/ENT REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS A letter was read from Police Chief Taylor requesting an additional appropriation of $1000. for the repairs and maintenance of equipment account and $500. for the prisoners food aeeount. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe~ seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that $1000. be appropriated from unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the 1.23-B--2.10 account as requested° The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf Absent: None The Council suggested that Purchaser-Analyst Ross be directed to make an exhaustive study of the costs for patrol car maintenance, and report back at the next meeting. It was moved by Councilman DeWoffe, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried, that $500. be appropriated from unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the 1-22-C,6 account (Prisoners Food). The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon Noes: None Absent: None ~.~NTOW~ ASSOCIATION PARKING FACILITIES REPORT The report was read by Elmer Sorensen, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and discussed by the Councilo More study was deemed necessary before action by the Council, but the option to purchase the lot for ~arking as recommended in the report was set for action at the next regular meeting. Mayor DeGraaf stated he would appoint the Committee requested in the report. ~/ REQUEST FOR Ai/BULANCE CONTRACT A letter was read from the Humphrey Ambulance Service requesting that the City contract for its ambulance service~ The letter was tu~zed over to City Administrator Wade for report at the next meeting. REQUEST FOR pEPJIISSlON TO USE LOT A letter was read from the Hobart Homes Inco requesting that the City either buy their lot on First Avenue in line with the proposed "L" Street development, or allow them to build on it. City Engineer Floyd stated he was still waiting a reply from the State as to whether or not gas tax monies could be used to purchase the property, City Administrator Wade was directed to follow through and see why a reply had not been received from the State, and also to inquire as to the price Hobart Properties were placing on their lot. REQUEST FOR PARK AT HILLTOP CIRCLE A letter was read from John Heuman requesting the City to make a Park of Hilltop Circle. The letter was filed. REQUEST FOR FUI~DS IN CLOUD SEEDING PROGRAM A letter ~as read from The San Diego County Weather Corpo asking that the City participate in the cloud seeding program for 1957 in the amount of $300° It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the letter be directed to the South Bay Irrigation Distrtct. 4 LETTER OF THANKS A letter was read from William Berry~ Captain of Chula Vista Police Reserves, thanking the Council for authorizing monies to be used by the Reserve Police. ~'COMMENDATION ON CONDUCT OF MEETING~ A letter signed by ninety citizens was read, con~ending the Council for the exemplary manner in which they have conducted City business in recent monthse b~'REQUEST FOR FIRE STATION Ro J. Donovan, in the audience~ requested that the Council do everything in its power to expedite another Fire Station in the City. EUCALYPTUS PARK Councilman DeWolfe remarked on the deplorable condition Eucalyptus Park was in, and stated that in his opinion it was time the City spent some time and money to develop the Park, ATTORNEY GIVEN PERMISSION TO PROCEED WITH DETAINER ACTION It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Smith, and csrried, ~t the City Attorney be instructed to proceed with unlawful detaimes' action when a tenant does not pay rent after service of three day notice, ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeGraaf adjourned the meeting at 10:00 P.M. until February 26, 1957 at 7:00 P.Mo K~nfic~.h Pe Campb~II~ City Clerk City of Chula Vista, California Chula Vista, California We, the following ~abers of the City Council of the City of Chula Ytsta, California do hereby consent to the holding of s SPECIAL B~rlRO to b~ held on · uesday, February 19, 1957 at 7:15 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall for'the purpose of: 1.Consent of Council to circulate Annexation petition. 2. 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