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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1963/04/02 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday April 2, 1963 An adjourned regular meeting was held in the Council Chambers by the City Council on the above date at 7:00 P.Mo with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Mc.Mains, McAllister, DeGraaf, Smith Absent: Councilman Menzel Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Planner Fretz, Administrative Analyst Ross In the absence of Mayor Menzel, Mayor pro-tam DeGraaf presided at the Council table. Mayor pro-tam DeGraaf led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment B RING - Appeal of Delwin Floodberg to Planning Co...ission action denying set-back variance at 923 Myra Street This being the time and place as advertised, for a public hearing on the appeal of Delwin Floodberg and William Davidson to action of the Planning Commission in denying them a set-back variance at 923 Myra Street, Mayor pro-tam DeGraaf declared the hearing open. Mr. Floodberg and Mr. Davidson both spoke in support of their appeal. Mr. Dan Putman, 909 Myra Street spoke in favor of the set-back variance. Mr. Yeager, 414 I. St. asked for more information on the findings of the Planning Commission. No others wishing to be heard, Mayor pro-tam DeGraaf declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, ~:hat the action of the Planning Commission be sustained and the appeal denied. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, DeGraaf, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel Abstaining Councilman McMains RESOLUTION No. 3075- APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP OF BONIT~ERDE SUBDIVISION Offered by Councilman Smith, approved and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel ~PRINCESS PALOMAR SUBDIVISION- Approval of final map --itwas moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Princess Palomar Subdivision be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City for the installation of improvements amd the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof which contract and bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality and subject to all recommendations of the Engineering and Planning Departments. City Engineer Cole explained that fees had been collectmd to cover future Montgomery Sanitation District connection costs. RESOLUTION No. 3076- Approving improvement agreement- Princess Palomar Subdivision Offered by Councilman Smith, approved and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel RESOLUTION No. 3077- Establishing manner and extent of improvements to public streets in subdivisions and repealing No. 1352 Offered by Councilman Smith, approved and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, MaAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel ~ESOLUTION No, 3078- Accepting contract for public improvements- Muraoka Trailer Park Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel REPORT ON TRAF-O-TEHIA BOXES City Administrator Fulwiler gave a report on the satisfactory operation of the Traf-o-Teria boxes for the ninety day trial period, and recommended that the Council proceed with the purchase of the boxes, KESOLUTION No, 3079- Special appropriation of $1,186o71 for purchase of Traf-O-Terias Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel BID AUTHORIZED ON FIRE EQUIPMENT City Administrator Fulwiler requested Council authorization to call for bids on the equipment necessary to outfit the new fire truck. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to call for bids on the fire truck equipment, as requested. RESOLUTION No. 3080- Approving amendment to Civil Service Rules- Charter amendments Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel }/~ARTIGIPATION IN SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND REPAYMENT CONTRACT AUTHORIZED -- City Administrator Fulwiler reported that the estimated cost of extending the sewer down Fourth Avenue to serve the two lots South of "L" Street on the West side of Fourth Avenue is $1530.00o Estimated cost to Mr. Warren is $677.00 and to Mr. Roberson is $853.00. It is the request of Mr. Warren that the City participate in the cost of the sewer for Mr. Roberson's portion, and enter into a repayment agreement to assure payment by M~. Roberson to the City when he is ready to connect to the sewer. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the City participate in the sewer installation, and enter into a repayment contract with Mr. Roberson for his share. ~/~PORT ON IMPROVEMENT OF "K" STREET FROM THIRDAVENUE TO BRIGHTWOOD AVENUE City Administrator Fulwiler stated that the staff had contacted property owners on "~' Street between Third Avenue and Bri§h~wood Avenue pertaining to the installation of improvements, The property owners were not ready at this time to proceed on a voluntary basis, It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to determine what legal action can be taken to have the street improved. LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER Appointment of Board member held over one week awaiting the return of Mayor Menzel. ~ APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO LAND GRADING CO~ITTEE It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that City Engineer Cole be appointed to the County Board of Supervisors Land Grading Com~nittee providing this membership does not take too much of his time from City duties. ASSEMBLY BILL No. 1364- Pertaining to entrance and inspection of buildings Administrator Fulwiler stated that it was the recommendation of the staff City that the Council go on record as opposing Assembly Bill No, 1364 (Amendment to Health & Safety Code) requiring a search warrant to enter buildings for inspection. The City Attorney was directed to report on the exact meaning of the Bill at the next Council meeting. -2- RESOLUTION No. 3081- Opposing Assembly Bills providing for substantial wage xncreases for Court attaches. Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel The Clerk was directed to send copies of this Resolution to our Legislators, County Board of Supervisors and League of California Cities. /APW PROJECT 23-C APPROVED City Engineer Cole and Robert Fogg of the firm of Lawrence-Fogg- & Smith submitted a map of the route proposed for the APW 23-G drainage project. It was their desire that the Council authorize the closing of "I" and "~' Streets at the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway right-of-way in order to facilitate the construction of the drainage project within the proposed budget. It is contemplated extending the drain- age project by means of a rectangular type ditch to the East line of the Albert Baker property as it fronts on "H" Street. if an easement can be obtained from Mr. Baker and he stands the cost of covering the ditch when he is ready to use the land. It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman McMains and carried~ that the APW Project 23-G be approved to the East line of the Albert Baker property (Parcel 571-030-4) by means of a rectangular type drain, providing an easement is given by Mr. Baker who will stand cost of covering the drain when use of the property is desired. If Mr. Baker does not wish to grant the easement, then the project terminate at the Railway right-of-way on the West line of the Baker property. Also that "I" and "J" Streets be closed at the railway tracks as requested. ~/~POR~ON SAN DIEGO TRANSIT DISTRICT GO~MITTEE MEETING Mr. Richard Brown. Chairman of the Mayor's Committee on the proposed San Diego Transit District, reviewed the C~ittee's written report of findings as submitted to the Council. It was moved by Council~n HcMains. seconded by councilman Smith and carried, that a citizens co~ittee be appointed to study the transit problem, and that no legisla- tive action be taken at this session of the Legislature. Also that copies of the report be sent to all other cities being serviced by the San Diego Transit Service. NGINEER'S REPORT ON 1951 PARKING DISTRICT City En--~e~ Cole submitted his written report on the anticipated expenses over a twenty-five year period for the proposed Chula Vista Parking District No. 1. It was moved by Councilman Mc/dains, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the report be accepted and turned over to the Parking District Committee for study and report. ~,REqUEST FOR VACATION OF ALLEY ~A letter was read from C.~.Warren requesting that the Council vacate the Southerly 110 feet of the alley in the Brightwood Addition adjacent to Lots 6 and 7 of Block 2. The letter was referred to the City Administrator. ~/REqUEST FOR VACATION OF PORTION OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD A letter was read from A.O.Dieterle requesting that that portion of Telegraph Canyon Road at the Northeast corner of Hilltop Drive & Telegraph Canyon Rd. be vacated, The letter was referred to the City Administrator. NOTICE OF "OPEN RECORDS" SESSION OF COUNTY ASSESSOR A letter was read from the County Assessor informing the public that property owners will have an opportunity to ascertain their new assessed values when appraisers of his office hold a two-day "open records" session 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday~ April l?th & Thursday April 18th in the City Council Chambers. "E" STREET DRAINAGE Council~n Mc/~ains stated that water from recent rains drained down ~"E" Street to Third Ave. and then down Third Ave. flooding Third Ave. &Making it difficult to cross on foot from "E" to "F" Streets. The matter was referred to the City Engineer. DEFENSE OF CASE No. 256306 AUTHORIZED At.the request of City Attorney Duberg, it was moved by Councilman Smith. seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the Council approve the stipulated judgment entered in the case of the U.S. National Bank versus San Diego County and the defense of the case of the U.S.National Bank versus San Diego County No. 256306 by the County Council at no cost to the City. ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro-rem DeGraaf adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M. sine die. City Clerk