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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1963/10/01 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 1, 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, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Absent: None Also present: Principal Civil Engineer Harshman, City Attorney Duberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Finance Officer Grant, Assistant City Planner Warren ltayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer. ~,~PRESENTATION BY SISTER CITY CO~/ISSION Mrs. Anne Hedenkamp, Chairman of the Sister City Commission, presented on behalf of the Co~.~lssion, an exhibit of art work done by students in the elementary schools of General Roca, Argentina, Sister City to Chula Vista. The pictures are to be mounted and exhibited in prominent places throughout the City. ~4ENDED CONTRACT WITH CHULA VISTA SANITARY SERVICE APPROVED Administrative Officer Ross reviewed his written report to the Council on methods used by the City of Coronado and the City of San Diego for collec- tion of their refuse. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McHains, and carried that the emended contract with the Chula Vista Sanitary Service, as presented to the Council, be approved. Councilman DeGraaf voted no. RESOLUTION NO. 3213 - Approving and authorizing the execution of amendment to contract with Chula Vista Sanitary Service for collection of refuse and garbage Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the followin~ vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: Councilman DeGraaf Absent: None ~/~.F~UEST TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO REZONE PROPERTY ON HILLTOP DRIVE NORTH OF "G" STREET Attorney Duane Wilson, representing Mr. Harry Osborn, owner of property on Hilltop Drive north of "C' Street, reviewed past history of the property as to action taken by the Planning Com~ission and City Council on the applica- tion of Hr. Osborn for a zone variance. Mr. Wilson now requests that the Council pass a resolution directing the Planning Commission to initiate pro- ceedings to rezone the Osborn property from R-l-B-12 to R-1. RESOLUTION NO. 3214 - Directing Planning Co~mission to initiate proceedings to rezone property on Hilltop Drive 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. 3215 - Approving Tentative Hap of Aletha Park Subdivision Offered by Councilman Smith, subject to full improvement of the cul de sac as shown on the map on file in the office of the City Planner and the City Attorney's approval of an agreement between the subdivider and adjacent prop- erty owners pertaining to the improvement of the Cedar Avenue cul de sac. Passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, M~ltister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None PLANNING C~ISSION ~EPORT O~ FINDINGS ON APPEAL OF ROY A. COOK The Planning Co~mission report of findings on the appeal of Roy A. Cook to action of the Co~.ission denying him a zone change from M-1 to R-3 for prop- erty in the 700 block on "F" Street was submitted to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that a hearing on the appeal be held November 5 at ?:00 P.M. LANNING C0~4ISSION REC(~iENDATIO~S ON REZONING A letter was submitted from the Planning Co~ission reco~maending that various properties on Second, Third, Quintard and Palomar Streets be rezoned from interim R-1 to C-2-P and It was moved by Councilman McNains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that a hearing on the rezoning be held November 5 at 7:00 P.M. ~//BID AWARDED FOR SIGNALS AT THIRD AND "I" STREET Principal Engineer Harshman reported having received three bids for installation of the traffic signals at Third and "I" Street (Gas Tax Project No. 52), the low bid being that of the American Electric Company in the amount of $3,600.00. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the low bid of the American Electvic Company, in the amount of $3,600.00, be accepted. RESOLUTION NO. 3216 - Requesting State Highway Division's permission to cross Route 241 Offered by Councilman Smith~,passed and adopted by the followinE vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO, 3217 -AcceptinE deed for sewer purposes - Bonita Verde Subdivision Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: None ,SPECIAL CENSUS APPROVED Upon recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried that the Ad~ioistrative Officer be authorized to have a special census taken at this time. ~//~D AWARDED ON EMPLOYEES' GROUP INSUEANCE Administrative Officer Ross reviewed his written report and that of the Finance Officer on bids received on the Employee Group Insurance. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the bid be awarded to the Travelers Insurance Company. RESOLUTION NO. 3218 - Approvin§ special appropriation of $128,003 for purchase of property at Woodlawn and "F" Streets and authorizing Hayor to execute documents Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None Mr. Ray Halpenny, speaking for himself and other property owners in the area of "F" Street and Woodlawn Avenue. asked that the appropriation of funds for the purchase of the lot at Woodlawn and "F" Street be deferred for two weeks until a study is completed by an appraiser the property owners have hired to give a qualified opinion on devaluation of property values in the area should the City install a corporation yard on the site. Mr. Lowell Terry stated that if the site is used for a corporation yard he will be forced to lower rents on all trailer court lots facing on "F" Street. )Irs. Salvatore Travolacci stated that she would be unable to get financ- ing for a motel on her property at 6?5 "F" Street if a corporation yard is in- stalled in the area. Mr. Nick Beaker, 267~Woodlawn. asked that action be held over two weeks before conaumating the deal to purchase the site at Woodlawn and "F" Street. Mr. Beaker was informed that the Council has already co~itted itself to pur- chase the property. Mr. Paul Yeager suggested that the Council hold a public hearing before spending $128,000.00 for a site for a corporation yard. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Planning Co~ission be directed to study the proposed use for the property at the northwest corner of Woodlawn and "F' Street, report to the Council on legal zoning requirements for the area and if the Council feels a hearing is desirous, to hold one at that time on use of the property. RESOLUTION NO. 3219 - Congratulating the City of Escondido - ?Sth Anniversary Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Hc~ains, McAllister, Henzel Noes: None Absent: None LETTER REQUESTING STREET IMPROVEMENTS A letter was read from the Castle Park Junior High School Parent-Teacher Association reconmuending that Hilltop Drive be widened from Oxford to quintard, that Quintard be widened from First to Hilltop and from Second to Third, that the northeast corner of Ouintard and First be cut down and that curbs and side- walks be installed and crosswalks marked. The letter was referred to the Admin- istrative Officer. Mrs. Perry Lorson, President of the P.T.A., submitted a petition signed by property owners in the area, requesting that the Council take action to correct the hazardous conditions existing on the streets mentioned in their letter to the Council. Hrs. Charlotte Henry suggested that a law be passed requiring schools to install sidewalks the same aa is required of a subdivider. Hrs. H. J. Peka suggested that in the future any subdivision map showing a half street on it be turned down by the Council. Mrs. Dale Holthaus was told to see the Administrative Officer pertaining to any questions on annexation to the City and her request for a boulevard stop si~n at Hilltop Drive and Prospect Street was referred to the Administrative Officer. The Councilmen explained to the members of the P.T.A. that much of the area in question was in the County and although the City has been negotiating with the County on joint improvement ventures, it might help if the people themselves contacted their County Supervisor. REPORT FROM SAFETY COUNCIL A letter was read from the Safety Council stating that in their opinion, the stop sign at the intersection of Sea Vale and Third Avenue should remain as is and not be replaced by a yield sign. They requested more time to study the safety hazard involved in animated billboards. ~..,~LVATION ARMY APPLICATION FOR CHRISTMAS KETTLE LOCATIONS A letter was read from the Salvation Army requesting permission to locate Christmas kettles at the Bard~ of America, Third and "E" Street, Post Office, Sprouse-Reitz store, Unimart and Chula Vista Shopping Center. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by COuncilman Mc~ains, and carried that the request be referred to Administrative Officer Ross. LETTERS OF PROTEST TO CHULA VISTA SANITARY SERVICE A letter was read from Charles Hillyml, protesting the proposed increase in rates by the Chula Vista Sanitary Service. A letter was read from Jack L. Colbert, requestin8 trash collection twice a week for the same price that the citizens are charsad for one collec- tion. ADJOUR~4ENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 8:50 P.Mo sine die. City Clerk