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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1964/01/07 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday January 7, 1964 An adjourned 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 McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, OeGraaf Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Assistant City Planner Warren, City Finance Officer Grant Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer.  IC HEARING - Rezoning four lots on Dray Lakes Road in Bonita Bel-Aire Subdivision This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-l-B-20 to R-3-O-B-3 of four lots in Bonita Bel- Aire Subdivision, located on Otay Lakes Road, Mayor Menzel declared the hear- ing open. The findings of the Planning Commission were read to the Council. Mr. Pat Hart of the H & S Construction Company and developer of the Bonita Bel-Aire Subdivision read a statement giving reasons why he favors the rezon- iago He stated the apartments proposed for the area would be two-story but single family units. Mr. Ross Willhite, speaking in favor of the rezoning, presented pictures of his proposed development, reviewed action of the Planning Commis- sion, and stated he had contacted many merchants in the Bonita Village area amd residents living across from his proposed project and all seemed fauorable to the development. Mr. Stephen Gassaway, speaking on behalf of the Sweetwater Valley Civic Association, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning and stated that the Williams and Mocine Sketch Plan Memorandum Report did not recommend multiple unit zoning for this area. Dr. Charles R. Henkelmann spoke in opposition to the rezon~ng and presented petitions of protest signed by two hundred forty-eight c~tizens. Commander Robert Shields spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Mr~ William A. Spies, Jr., spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Paul Seng asked that the matter be set aside until the Master Plan is completed and presented to the people. Mr. W. L. Everett was concerned over the precedent which Dight be established if the area is rezoned for mul- tiple units. Mr. Charles Dawson, President of the Civic Association, asked those in the audience opposed to the rezoning to stand and stated that if the zone is changed, it would be his opinion that the Council will have broken faith with the people. No others wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed re- zoning and the Clerk having received no written communications on the subject, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman Smith was of the opinion nothing had been presented to justify the rezoning. Councilman McAllister and Mayor Menzel were in favor of holding the matter over until the Master Plan is completed. Councilman OeGraaf said to rezone would be to set a trend and that a decision must be made at this time as to which way the Council wishes to go. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that the rezoning be denied.  G~ION ON APPEAL OF H. K. OSBORN - Rezoning property west of Hilltop Drive, north of "G" Street Acting City Planner Warren reported that if the property of H. K. Osborn on the west side of Hilltop Drive, north of "G" Street, is rezoned to R-i, there will be proper setbacks for both lots involved in this rezoning. A letter was read from Albert C. Boyer, Attorney for Mo M. Weakland, opposing the rezoning and setting forth reasons why, in his opinion, the Council did not follow correct procedure in its conduction of the public hear- ing on the proposed rezoning held December 17, 1963. Also attached to Mro Boyer's letter was a petition signed by twelve property owners opposing the rezoning. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the motion on December 17 by Councilman Smith that the property south of the easement directly south of the Osborn property be deleted from the rezoning and that the action of the Planning Commission be over-ridden on the property north of the easement and that the property be rezoned R-I, be withdrawn. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the rezoning be reset for public hearing on 3anuary 28, at 7:00 P.M. Councilman DeGraaf voted no. ORDINANCE NO. 870 - Approving Flynn Annexation - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that Ordinance No. 870 be placed on its second reading, that read- ing of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NOt 872 - Repealing Ordinance No. 465, 157 and Section 4, Subsection (c) of Ordinance No. 334 and amending Chapter 32 of the City Code - Street trees - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried that ordinance No. 872 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 Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None REPORT FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ROSS ON AMBULANCE SERVICES Administrative Officer Ross reported that during an eleven-month period in 1963 an average of 28.4 calls per month were made for ambulances at the re- quest of the Police Department. Cost to the City was $1,092.00 in subsidies to the ambulance companies. Mr. Ross stated that, in checking with other cities in the area, it was found that in no instance was.a ~bsidy paid to ambulance companies by a city. It was the recommendation of the Administrative Officer that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance with regard to regulating ambu- lances in the City; that the City continue placing calls with the Bay Cities Ambulance Company for police calls, but without benefit of subsidy; and that the City continue this practice until such time as the ordimance is adopted. Thereafter all ambulance companies may apply for a certificate of public con- venience and necessity to operate an ambulance in the City and to receive City police calls. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded~by Councilman Smith, and carried that the rec~mnendations of the Administrative Officer be accepted. ~//~RINCES~ HILLTO._____~PSUBDI_____VISION Administrative Officer Ross stated that the subdivider of Princess Hilltop Subdivision has revised the map of his subdivision which is now in the County, by eliminating one lot thereby bringing all of the lots fronting on Cuyamaca Avenue up to the 7,000 square feet minimum. The lots under 7,000 square feet have, in most cases, frontages of approximately sixty-five feet and seem to have more usable land area than the larger lots due to the slope of many lots. Acting City Planner Warren stated that tree plantings and the planting of the slopes are required by FHA and will be to City standard, with the subdivider probably planting his own trees. -2- Mr. Ralph Spaid, upon the request of the Council, stated that he would be willing to start annexation proceedings i~m~ediately. RESOLUTION NO. 3279 - Accepting deed in fee from California Water & Telephone Company to portion of Cuyamaca Avenue 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. 3280 - Accepting deed in fee to "F" Street School property 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, 3281 - Accepting bid and awarding contract for parking lot improvements - Norman Park Center 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. 3282 - Approving special appropriation of $4,895.00 for Norman Park parking lot Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: None ~//CALL FOR BIDS ON ACCOUNTING MACHINE AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the Finance Officer be authorized to call for bids on the purchase of a new accounting machine. ~//REPORT ON YMCA REQUEST TO LEASE CITY LAND Administrative Officer Ross stated that he had discussed with the Direc- tor of Parks and Recreation the request of the YMCA to lease land in the Greg Rogers Park for use as a building site. It was Mr. Jasinek's recommendation that the request be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for con- sideration. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that the request be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion, as recommended. YMCA REQUEST TO STORE BUILDING A letter was read from the YMCA requesting permission to store tempo- rarily, if necessary, the "F" Street School building that was given to them. The temporary site would be on C-1 zoned land south of the Thrifty Drug Store Om ~a~kato Street. The request was referred to Administrative Officer Ross to see if some way could be worked out whereby the YMCA could store the build- ing temporarily in its present location on the "F" Street School grounds, which now belongs to the County. /~"REqUEST FROM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN STREET CONSTRUCTION Administrative Officer Ross stated he has received a letter from the City School District requesting that the City complete the necessary improve- ments across the San Diego Gas and Electric Company right of way to extend Hilltop Drive to the future new school at Hilltop and Orange. Oity Engineer Cole stated that the project would not be eligible for fas Tax funds~ thus necessitating an expenditure of approximately $3,600.00 from the general fund. Administrative Officer Ross was directed to contact all parties in- volved in the matter, including Mr. Henry Rienstra who has property fronting on Hilltop Drive in the area and which would also have to be improved, in order to determine to what extent all are willing to participate, and report back to the Council. ~/~EqUEST OF SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SEWER MAIN CONSTRUCTION Administrative Officer Ross stated he has received a letter from the Sweetwater Union High School District requesting that the City participate in the construction of a sewer to serve High School No. 6 and Junior High School No. 8. The District indicated they were allowed certain funds by the State for sewer costs and that said funds would take care of installation of 6,000' of sewer from High School No. 6 to an intersection of Otay Lakes Road with the center line of quarter section 46. It was the desire of the District for the City to participate in the sewer construction from this point° City Engineer Cole showed plats and explained the possibility of future mbandomment of the Sweetwater Valley Industrial Park pumping station and the possibility of relocating this station on Otay Lakes Road. Estimated cost for this move would be $8,000.00, which in the opinion of Mr. Cole should not be borne by the City. Councilman Smith was of the opinion the City could participate to the extent that the cost could be recovered by a repayment contract but no more. The request was referred to Administrative Officer Ross for study. RESOLUTION NO. 3283 - Acceptance of Second Avenue sewer facilities from Sweet- water Union High School District 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. 3284 - Waiving driveway requirements of Section 27.19 and pur- suant to Section 27.20 of the City Code 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. 3285 - Accepting Manos lease to property at Woodlawn and "F" 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. 3286 - Accepting quitclaim deed from Rohr Corporation for easements 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. 3287 - Withdrawing Small Annexation from the Montgomery Local Fire District Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes; None Absent: None -4- RESOLUTION NO. 3288 - Urging reconsideration of Defense Department order clos- ing U. S. Navy Repair Facility at San Diego Offered ~y Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Abstaining: Councilman Smith Absent: None Mr. R. E, Davis, President of Local 63 N.F.F. E0 San Diego, submitted a written report giving statistics on employees at the Naval Repair Facility. The figures covered real estate values of employees and average amount of wages spent for necessities not including property and sales tax. Mr. Davis urged that the Council take immediate steps to have the Defense Department order closing the Navy Repair Facility in San Diego rescinded. A letter was read from Congressman Lionel Van Deerlin urging that the Council take immediate steps to have the Defense Department order closing the Nav~ Repair Facility in San Diego rescinded. The Council directed Administrative Officer Ross to write a letter to the Defense Department asking that they inform the City as to the real reason for the proposed closing of the Navy Repair Facility. ~,THIRD AVENUE EXTENSION SURPLUS PROPERTY DISCUSSION City Engineer Cole showed a slide showing two small pieces of property which W~re acquired in obtaining the right of way for Third Avenue extension and which were no longer needed for street purposes. The Council was not in favor of vacating the small pieces of property. No action taken. l~/~%PPOIN174ENTMADE TO CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX COI~dITTEE Mayor Menzel suggested the appointment of Mr. Bill Link to serve on the Mayor's Civic Center Complex Comittee in place of Don Hill who could not serve. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that Mr. Link be appointed to serve on the cc~nittee. /~EquEST FOR MODIFICATION OF SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 670 (Swimming Pools) A letter was read from the Palace Garden Mobile Home Park requesting modification of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 670 requiring fencing of swimming pools. The Clerk was directed to have the resolution on the agenda for the next meeting. IP AUTHORIZED FOR PLA,NNING DIRECTOR AND COMMISSIONERS A letter was read from the Assistant Planning Director requesting per- mission for himself and one or two members of the Planning Commission to visit several cities on the coast between here and San Francisco who have had and solved problems pertaining to the imbalance of low-cost housing. Estimated cost of trip would be less than $200.00 for which there are adequate funds available in the Planning Department budget. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the request be granted. BOY SCOUT WEEK A letter was read from the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce extendiug an invitation to all Councilmen to attend a public ceremony on Saturday, Febru- ary 8, at 11:15 A.M. in the Chula Vista Bow1 for a program of "Scouting in Review" as the City's participation in National Boy Scout week. ; CIVIC CENTER NEWS PRAISED Letters were read from T. J. H. McKnight and Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Kodish praising the Civic Center News letter and requesting that it be continued. ~/ NOTICE GIVEN OF PUBLIC ROAD CONNECTIONS A letter was read from J. Dekema, Division of Highways Engineer, stat- lng that the California Highway Commission has authorized new public road connections to Freeway Route 241 at East "J" Street and Poggi Canyon Road and a new public road crossing at Palomar Street, approximately two miles east of the business district in Chula Vista. -5- ~//AMBULANCE SERVICg Mr. Steve Ballard, owner of Bay Cities Ambulance Service, asked if action taken by the Council earlier in the meeting meant that he would receive no more subsidy from the City ~or Police calls. He stated that he would still respond to all emergency calls from the Police Department but was wondering who would stand the cost of giving the service to indigents. Mr. Ballard was asked to meet with Mr. Ross to discuss action taken by the Council. Mr. E. E. Crawford of the At, me Ambulance Service stated that there are cities in the State who pay subsidies, that he has a business license in Chula Vista and offers service. Mr. Lowell Crawford, owner of Crawford Ambulance Service, stated that he had met all requirements of the City pertaining to ambulances and would like to get some of the City business. LOCATION SOUGHT FOR CARPET MANUFACTURER Mr. Nick Slijk. Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that a carpet manufacturing firm was looking for a location in this area and he asked for Council support by appointing someone to sit in on negotiations with repre- sentatives of the firm. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that Mayor Menzel and Administrative Officer Ross meet with Mr. Slijk and representatives of the firm to try to find a location in the City for the carpet manufacturing company. REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION ON ENLARGING OF LIBRARY ~ of the that discussion on the proposed Councilman McMains was opinion addition to the library should be placed on the Council agenda in the near future. Mayor Menzel and Councilman Smith were of the opinion the Library enlargement should be discussed at the next budget sessions. ~zz~TREE PLANTING IN GREG ROGERS PARK SUGGESTED Councilman McMains suggested that trees be planted in Greg Rogers park at this time in order ~hat they can be growing while the area is awaiting de- velopment. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 10:55 sine die. City Clerk /