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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1964/03/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 10, 1964 A regular meeting was held in the Council Chambers by the City Council on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Mc2iains, M~Allister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Acting Director of Planning Warren Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer. Statement: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within twenty- four hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of March 10, 1964. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that the Council minutes for the meetings of February 11, 18, 25 and March 3 be approved, as mailed. ~IC HEARING - Appeal of N. A. Kromydas to Planning Co~aission action denying him set-back reduction This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the appeal of N. A. Kromydas to Planning Commission action denying him a setback reduction from fifteen to thirteen feet for property at 782 Melrose Avenue, Mayor Mensel declared the hearing open. Mr. Kromydas, speaking in support of his appeal, pointed out that if granted the setback reduction, he would be able to improve his property so that it would be an architectural asset to the neighborhood. He stated that adjoining property owners had ex- pressed approvement to the plan. No others wishing to be heard either for or against the variance, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The Clerk reported having received no written protests. The findings of the Planning Co~mission were read. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McHains, and carried that a reduction from fifteen to thirteen feet in front yard set- back be approved in order to allow an addition to the house that is useable and attractive. /UBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Mrs. James Logan to certain stipulations made by the Planning Commission in granting her a lot split variance This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the appeal of Mrs. James Logan to certain stipulations made by the Planning Commission in granting her a lot split for property at 88 Hilltop Drive, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. The appeal requested that curbs not be required on the thirty-foot easement running north and south to Mr. W. Davis' property and that the stipulation that the easement be paved be de- ferred until the Davis property is developed. Also that installation of sidewalks along the two hundred twenty-five feet of half street and cul-de- sac runninE east and west be deferred until the entire street and cul-de-sac is developed or Mr. Davis' property is developed. Mr. Raymond Runde spoke in opposition to the appeal. Mr. William Davis stated that the reason he would favor deferring improving the north and south easement at this time is that he does not intend to improve his property for some time. M~ Marie Allen, representinE Mrs. Logan, asked that the require- ments of the Planning Commission for improving the easements be deferred and stated that the new owner of the property would be willing to post a bond to assure the required improvements at a later date. Mr, Fred Rose asked that the drainage problem be studied more before the Council takes any action to defer installation of curbs and gutters. M~. Harold Lindemood spoke in opposition to the appeal and requested that improve= ments be installed at this time. The Clerk read a petition signed by fourteen property owners in the area requesting that the Council retain all of the improvements specified by the Planning Commission as conditions for granting Mrs° Logan a lot split and required easements. No others wishing to be heard either for or against the appeal and the Clerk having no further written protests, the Mayor de- clared the hearing closed. The findings of the Planning Commission were reed. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried that all requirements of the Planning Commission in granting the lot split to Mrs. Logan be approved with the exception that improvements on the north-south easement, which is to be retained, be deferred until such time as a building site is approved at the south end of the easement. ORDINANCE NO, 880 - Amending Ordinance No, 847 declaring that Parking District No. 1 is formed and describing the acquisitions and im- provements to be made therefor - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McMatns, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that Ordinance No. 880 be placed on its second reading, that reading of the text be waived, and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen MeMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None OposED PORT DISTRICT TIDELAND IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED City Engineer Cole showed plans furnished by the Port District for the initial improvements on the seventy-five acre fill at the foot of "O" Street. The plans showed the type and extent of improvements contemplated. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried Chat the improvement plans be accepted as presented. Port Commissioner John Bate commended the City staff for the coopera- tion they have given the Port District. Mr, Bate answered Councilmen's questions ~ th~ Port and stated that development of "J" Street and Marina development were now in the planning stage. RESOLUTION NO. 3332 - Approving tentative map - Terra Sierra Park Subdivision Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None w/PRINCESS CITY SUBDIVISION - Tentative map Acting Planning Director Warren submitted, for approval, the tentative map of Princees City Subdivision. The matter of improving Orange Avenue, as a major street t~rough the subdivision, was discussed at length. Mr, Lou Feller, representing the subdividers, was of the opinion Orange Avenue should be developed with gas tax funds. Councilman McAllister suggested that, prior to adoption of the final map, more study should be given the Planning Co~nission requirement for a wooden fence on the rear property lines of those residential lots along Orange Avenue. RESOLUTION - Approving tentative map of Princess City Subdivision Offered by Councilman Smith subject to Orange Avenue being developed on a temporary basis over the freeway right-of-way and developed full width with two running lanes, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and shoulder paving east of the freeway, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, NcAllister, Menzel Noes; None Not Voting: Councilman McMains Absent: None After further deliberation on the Princess City Subdivision, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that action approving the tentative map be rescinded and the item held over one w~ek for further study. RESOLUTION NO. 3333 - Extending time for performance of conditions relative to installation of improvements in Southwestern College Estates Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3334 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for park bleachers and appropriating necessary funds Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McHains, McAllister, Menzal, Smith Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3335 - Giving notice of intention to vacate walkway - Bonita Bel Aire Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3336 - Accepting and dedicating property for street purposes - East "J" Street Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3337 - Naming and dedicating portion of "E" Street within City limits Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3338 - Approving supplemental contract for law enforcement services - City of Chula Vista-County of San Diego Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3339 - Recognizing Youth in Government Day project Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel~ Smith, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: None p//REPORT ON NEGOTIATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES AT FOURTH AND "F" STREETS Administrative Officer Ross reported that the McKiernan property at Fourth and "F" Streets has been sold to the Miles Construction Company who are not interested in selling at the appraised price. Also that the Board of Directors of the M.O.D. were not willing to sell their property at the appraised price and would not consider less than $125.000.00. Mr. Ross stated that it would be necessary to negotiate for the property at a price higher than the appraised price, initiate condemnation proceedings, or dr~p the matter. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf. and carried that no action be taken to condemn the property. Administrative Officer Ross was directed to negotiate further with owners of the properties. ~PI~Ns FOR CORPORATION YARD APPROVEDAND CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED City Engineer Cole reviewed the revised plans and specifications of the Corporation Yard. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the plans and specifications be approved and the City Engi- neer directed to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale. RESOLUTION NO. 3340 - Giving notice of proposed Bonita Cove Annexation Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smiths DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Henzel Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON OBSERVATION POINT A letter was read from the Park and Recreation C~ission reporting on the request of Judge Kugler that an observation point be built at the Greg-Rogers Park. The C~umission stated that they had referred the request to the Park-School Committee for a reco~uendation to the City Council, Ele- mentary School Board and Park and Recreation Commission. ~URCRASE OF PARKLAND REC(R~IENDED A letter was read from the Park and Recreation Co~mission reco~==ending that the City secure five to ten acres of land adjacent to any property the School District might purchase in the Bonita area for another park~school development. No action taken. ~0NSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF PARK LAND REQUESTED A letter was read from the City School District Board requesting that the Council consider the reco~endation of the Park and Recreation Commission that land be purchas~lnext to the Loma Verde Elementary School site for an- other park-school development. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. ~ETTER SUPPORTING TELEVISION ANTENNA FRANCHISE A letter was read from O. Eo Dial indicating hie support of the grant- lng of a Television Antenna Franchise. A letter was read from Mrs. Albert Geno praising the Civic Center News and urging that its publication will continue. /REQUEST FOR REC~Sfl~ENDATIONS ON FREEWAY CHANGES A letter was read from J. C. Womack, State Highway Engineer, stating that if anyone has reco~mendations for additions or deletions to the Freeway and Expressway System or to the State Highway System, such recommendations should be made together with suitable supporting factual information to the District office of the Division of Highways in San Diego not later than June 15, 1964. ~,-/~HONE SOLICITATION ORDINANCE Upon the recommendation of Council~an Mc2tains, City Attorney Duberg and Administrative Officer Ross were directed to study the phone solicitation ordinance adopted by the City of San Diego with the thought of adopting a similar ordinance for Chula Vista. STUDY ON COST TO OUTSIDERS FOR NEWS LETTER SUGGESTED . Upon the request of Councilman McMains, Administrative Officer Ross was directed to study the matter of charging a subscription fee to outsiders who request the Civic Center News Letter. ~PURCHASE OF LAND FOR FIRE STATION SUGGESTED Upon the recommendation of Councilman Smith, Administrative Officer Ross was directed to investigate the possibility of purchasing a piece of land in the proposed Princess Manor area for a fire station. /~ERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION Ab~HORIZED It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman DeGreaf~ and carried that a Certificate of Recognition be prepared for presentation to Jake Dekema for his outstanding contribution to highway development in the area. EXCHANGE STUDENT INTRODUCED Councilman DeGraaf introduced exchange student Bryan Belcher fro~ East London, South Africa. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 9:55 P.H. until March 17 at ?:00 City Clerk /