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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1963/12/03 MINUTES OF AN ADJOUP, NED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday December 3, 1963 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. McAlltster, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Ouberg, Administrative Officer Ross. Assistant City Planner Warren, Principal Civil Engineer Harshman Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer. ~/~BLIc HEARING - Proposed rezoning of northwest corner of Woodlawn and "F" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning from ¢-2-P to M-1 for property at the northwest corner of Woodlawn Avenue and "F" Street, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. Mr. H. V. Allen spoke in opposition to the rezoning on the grounds it would be detrimental to the development of his R-3 property directly across the street on Woodlawn Avenue. Mr. Ray Halpenny, speaking at length in opposition to the rezoning. was of the opinion it would be detrimental to the area because of the heavy traffic should a corporation yard be located on the property and that there were other locations available for location of the City yards. Mr. Charles E. Brown, representing the Metropolitan Land Company, opposed the rezon£ng because the trend for developing that particular area is toward R-3 uses rather than manufacturing. Mrs. Salvatore Tavolac¢i, speaking in opposition to the rezoning, was of the opinion the area should be used for recreational purposes. Mrs. Vir- ginia Sumner, speaking in opposition to the rezoning, was of the opinion the area was not centrally located for use as a corporation yard. Mrs. McCoy, living in ~erry's Trailer Park, opposed the rezoning because of the heavy traffic it would cause. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The recommendations of the Planning Commission were read to the Council. City Engineer Cole gave a presentation on Corporation Yard activities, equip- ment based and serviced at the yard, and showed slides on how other cities have deyeloped their corporation yards. Councilman McAllister stated that he was not convinced that Woodlawn and "F" was a proper site for a Corporation Yard and due to the strong opposi- tion by adjoining property owners, it would be his recommendation that the whole matter be tabled and if advisable appoint a citizens' committee to study the problem. OROIN~uNGE NO. 867 - Rezoning property at the northwest corner of Woodla~and "F" Street - First Reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that Ordinance No. 867 be placed on its first reading and that read- ing of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains. Menzel Noes: Councilman McAllister Absent: None ~'"REPORT NEGOTIATIONS FOR HURAOKA PROPERTY FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ON Held over one week pending word on the decision of Mr. Muraoka to ac- cept or decline the offer of the Council to pay for the cost of the street improvements in exchange for the necessary right of way to widen Parkway. RESOLUTION NO. 3262 - Accepting Spring Valley Sanitation District Agreement 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 NOD 3263 - Directing the installation of stop signs on Madrona at Del Mar Avenue Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: Councilman DeGraaf ABsent: None REPORT ON DEMOLITION OF "F" STREET SCHOOL BUILDINGS Administrative Officer Ross reported that the County Purchasing Depart- ment has received three bids for the demolition of the buildings on the "F" Street School site, the low bid being that of the S. Y. S. Demolition Company in the amount of $4,950.00° The City share of this bid being $2,475.00, Mr. Ross recommended acceptance of the bid and the appropriating of the necessary funds. Mr. Ross further stated that the County and City will work with the contractor in an effort to grant the request of the YMCA for donation of the Kindergarten building. RESOLUTION NO. 3264 - Accepting low bid and appropriating $2,475.00 for demolition of "F" Street School buildings Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that Administrative Officer Ross give a report on the conditions of the sale of the school buildings to the City and County by the School District. 8:45 P.M. - Councilman DeGraaf was excused from the meeting at this time. kEPORT ON REQUEST OF F. W. WHITTINGTON FOR MODIFICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 670 Administrative Officer Ross reported that the Building Inspector has inspected the premises at 339 "J" Street in response to the request of F. W. Whittington that he be excused from that portion of Ordinance No. 670 which requires self-closing gates where a swi~m~ing pool is installed. The Inspector recou~nends that the request be granted because inspection shows that the pool is reasonably protected as is required in the ordinance. RESOLUTION NO. 3265 - Modifying terms of Ordinance No. 670 with respect to enclosing swirmming pool - 339 "J" Street Offered by Councilman McAllister~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, Smith, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf ~/EXTENSION OF TIME GRANTED ON INSTALLATION OF PUMP STATION IN SWEETWATER INDUSTRIAL PARK Administrative Officer Ross stated that Art A. Gussa, contractor for installation of the pump station in Sweetwater Valley Industrial Park, is, asking for an additional extension on his contract to January 2, 1964, due to a strike at t~e pump manufacturer's plant. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that Mr. Gussa be granted an extension to January 30, 1964 for completion of the contract. RESOLUTION NO. 3266 - Approving change order No. 1 - Gas Project 42, Unit 2 Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION NO. 3267 - Accepting Lot "A" of Hilltop Estates for street purposes Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith~, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf The Clerk read a claim for damages from International Metals, Inc., in the amount of $150,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Gouncilman McAllister, and carried that the claim be denied. ~/~NVITATION TO TALK ON TAXES A letter was read from the League of Women Voters of Chula Vista, in- viting Councilmen and all others interested to hear a talk and view a film on taxes by Supervisor Bird, to be given on December 5 at 7:30 P.M. at the Hilltop Elementary School auditorium. CONTRACTOR GRANTED EXTENSION OF TIME ON TENNIS COURT CONTRACT A letter was read from Glenn Gilbert requesting an additional exten- sion of time to January 15, 1964, for completion of the tennis courts in Eucalyptus Park due to the necessity of a further drying-out period before applying the color stain. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that Mr. Gilbert be granted an extension to ~January 30, 1964 for completion of the contract. BLOCK PARTY APPROVED A letter was read from Mrs. Paul Stevens requesting permission to hold a block party at the dead end of Del Mar Avenue in the 700 block from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., December 14. Also requested was one-way traffic from December 14 to January 1, inclusive, the traffic entering on San Miguel Drive and exiting on Sierra Way. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Mc- Allister, and carried that the request be granted. REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF DISCARDED ITEMS A letter was read from the AMVETS Post No. 5 of San Diego requesting permission to solicit in Chula Vista for discarded items of clothing, furni- ture, etc., for repair and cleaning to be sold in their Economy Shop in San Diego. Request referred to Administrative Officer Ross for report at the next meeting. ~//REqUEST FOR EXTENSION OF FIFTH AVENUE ACROSS VALLEY A letter was read from the National City-Chula Vista Board of Realtors requesting that the City Councils of both National City and Chula Vista take action toward connecting Fifth Avenue in Chula Vista with "D" Avenue in National City across Sweetwater Valley. Administrative Officer Ross stated that a meet- ing was pending with representatives of .the Division of Highways to study all factors involved in proposed developments in the valley before any action is commenced to extend any streets across the valley. Mr. Ross was directed to write the Realty Board giving this information. -3- REQUEST DISCOnTiNUANCE OF TRANSIT FRANCHISE FEE FOR A letter was read from the San Diego Transit System renewing their request that the existing Franchise Ordinance No. 344 be amended specifically discontinuing the fee of two percent of their gross annual receipts. Letter referred to Transportation Co~nittes. ~//CEAsE AND DESIST ORDERS AGAINST CITY FOR B~¥~POLLUTION RESCINDED A letter was read from J. B. Askew, Chairman of the San Diego ~egional Water Pollution Control Board, informing the Council that the Board has re- scinded the cease and desist orders issued against the City in 1961 for pol- lution of the San Diego Bay. ~,/~EQuEST FO~AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 807 Mr. Paul Yeager asked that the Council consider amending Ordinance No. 807 or direct the City Attorney to determine if it is unoonstitutional. City Attorney Duberg was directed to report on the request. ~A~UEST FOR IMPROVEMENT ON THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN "K" AND "L" STREETS Mr. Van Dussen asked if it was possible to eliminate the bottleneck on Third Avenue between "~' and "L" Streets. The City Engineer was directed to study the matter. ,I%EqUEST FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT "J" STREET AND FIFTH AVENUE Mr. Paul Yeager asked w~en the City was going to repair the street at the intersection of "J" Street and Fifth Avenue. The City Enginaer was dir- ected to check on the intersection. ADJOUI{NMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 9:15 P.M. sine die. City Clerk