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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1963/05/21 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED P. EGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 21, 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 Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Absent: Councilmen McMains, ~a~llister Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, City Adminis- trator Fulwiler, Administrative Analyst Ross, City Planner Fretz Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer, Statement: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within 24 hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the adjourned regular meeting of May 21, 1963. ~//PuBLICHEARING - Zoning portion of Grout Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed zoning of portions of the Grout Annexation to R-I, R-l-B-9, R-l-B-12 and R-I-B-15, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed zoning and the Clerk having received no written protests, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 843 - Approving zoning of Grou~i Annexation - First Reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that Ordinance No. 843 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilmen McMains, McAllister 7:10 P.M. - Councilman McAllister took his seat at the table at this time. REPORT ON "F" STREET SCHOOL SITE Administrative Officer Fulwiler stated that the City and County had sent word to the City School District offering $310,000.00 for the "F" Street School site. The School Board has set the price for the land at $350,000.00 and has asked the City and County to notify them if interested in purchasing at this price. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and car- ried, that the Council go on record as reaffirming the $310,000.00 offer, and that the Administrative Officer be directed to look at other properties in proximity to the Civic Center for possible purchase. REPORT ON P. EgUEST TO VACATE EASEMENT Administrative Officer Fulwiler recot~aended that the utility easement on Lot 9, Marie M. Hatz Subdivision be abandoned as requested by Mr. D. F. Price, it having been determined that the easement was not now needed for utilities. RESOLUTION No. 3121 - Abandoning easement and authorizing execution of quit claim deed to D. F. Price Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman McHains ~/, APPOINTMENT OF CITY HISTORICAL COI~II~EE AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer Fulwiler stated that it was the desire of the South Bay Historical Society that a Comittee be formed to represent Chula Vista and to look into a possible location for the housing of objects of historical interest which may be collected in the future. Mr. Dan Putnam, representing the Society, spoke in support of their request. It was moved by Councilman Mc~illister, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the Mayor be directed to appoint a Historical Coum~ittee. RESOLUTION No% 3122 - Approving Planning Commission action granting conditional use permit to California Water & Telephone Company for Pump Station Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, McAllister, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains RESOLUTION No. 3123 - Approving 1963-64 gas tax agreement Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, ~enzel, McAllister, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR PROJECT AT BROADWAy & "E" STREET It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for the ~as tax project of signal modification at Broadway and "E" Street. HILLTOP DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS - Oxford to Quintard City Engineer Cole stated that the County has indicated it will participate in the improvement of Hilltop Drive between Oxford and Quintard Streets now that the Council has declared it a major street. Mr. Cole stated that it would be necessary to set the proposed improvement program up as a project in order to be eligible for gas tax funds. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the improvement of Hilltop Drive between Oxford and Quintard Streets be set up as a gas tax project. ~RELoCATION OF FREDERICKA MANOR SEWER AUTHORIZED City Engineer Cole stated that the Fredericka Manor has requested permission to relocate a sewer easement on their property at Third and "E" Streets in order to build over the present easement. They would relocate the sewer at their own expense, posting a bond to guarantee the proper installation. After the relocation, the City would vacate the present easement. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with the necessary arrangements to grant the Fredericka Manor their request. APPLICATION ON SEWER SERVICE CHARGE VARIANCE DENIED Administrative Officer Fulwiler stated a new application for sewer service charge variance has been received [rom Mr. Paul Yeager, 414 "J" Street, on the grounds that it would not be reasonably feasible financially for him to connect to the sewer. Mr. Yeager spoke in support of his application. It was pointed out to Mr. Yeager that the ordinance referred to the financial feasibility of the sewer connection as a project, not the personal financial status of the individual. I~ was moVed by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and car-; tied, that the application of Fir. Yea~er for a sewer service charge variance be denied. -2- INVITATION An invitation was read from the Bay View Orthodox Presbyterian Church iai the Councilmen to the dedication of their new Sanctuary on the 26th of Hay at 3:00 o'clock. ~/~ETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from 14~s. Richard Modro, tenderinE her resignation from the Sister City Commission. It was moved by Councihnan DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the resignation be accepted and the Clerk directed to ~rite a letter of appreciation for her service. LETTER FROI/ EL CAJON ON TAXING A letter was read from the Hayor of the City of E1Cajon infoming the Council that they will attempt to construct their next fiscal budget in such a manner that it will not be necessary to increase taxes~ and hoping that other agencies will follow suit. Hr. Paul Yeager requested that the Council include in the budget this year funds that viii assure that any individual who ia involved in a hearing will be notified by mail. Hr. Yeager was assured that such a provision is contemplated. iADING OF ~ATERNETERS QUESTIONED Hr. C. R. Dully, 107 '~' Street, asked if the ~ater Company ever read the water meters~ as it was hie opinion that his had not been read in six months due to weeds and cobwebs covering it. Hr. Dully was infoz~aed that the water meters were not the concern of the City but the Administrative Officer would check with the company on their practice of reading meters. ADJOU~4ENT Hayor Henzel adjourned the meeting at 8:~0 P.H. until Houday, Hay 27 at 4:00 City Clerk