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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1963/02/05 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULARMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday February 5, 1963 An adjourned regular meeting was held by the City Council of Chula Vista on the above date at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McHains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Absent: Councilmen - None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, City Administrator Fulwiler, Administrative Analyst Ross, City Planner Fretz ~/,~RESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD PIN Mayor Men/el presented Fire Captain Gordon Hirst Perry his pin for twenty years service with the City. ~RESENTATION OF CO/~dNITY SERVICE AWARDS Judge Manuel Kugler presented awards for outstanding service on the part of City departments for participation in the United Community Services, ~/~PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of R.S.Bean to Planning Co~ission action in denying him zone variance at 277 "L" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the appeal of R.S.Bean to the action of the Planning Commission in denying him a zone variance from R-1 to R-3 for property at 277 "~' Street, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. Attorney Keith Atherton, representing Mr. Bean, submitted plats showing the development proposed for the property, and urged the Council to overrule the action of the Planning Commission and grant the variance. Speaking in opposition to the variance were E.V.Coleman, Ira ~kinner, and Mrs. R.E.Tower. A letter of opposition by Carl J. DeGour, Jr. was submitted. It was moved by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained and the appeal denied. The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf Noes: Councilmen McHatns, McAllister, Men/el Absent: None It was moved by Councilman McMains and seconded by Councilman McAllister, that the Council override the action of the Planning Co~ission and grant the variance on the new plan as submitted. The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf Absent: None A 4/5 vote of the whole of the Council is required to grant an appealed applica- tion denied by the Planning Commission. /PUBLIC HEARING- Proposed zone change on property at Hilltop Orive & Rienstra Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed zone change from R-1 to C-1-P on property located at Hilltop Drive and Rienstra Street, Mayor Men/el declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed razoning, and the Clerk having received no written protests, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 825- Rezoning property at Hilltop Drive and Rienstra Street-lst reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried that Ordinance No. 825 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, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None City Planner Fret/ asked that the second reading of the Ordinance be witheld until a subdivision map is filed on the property. ~/2~BLIC HEARING - Permanent zoning for certain interim zoned annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the permanent zoning of certain interim zoned annexations in the City, Hayor Menzel declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the zoning, and the Clerk having received no written protests, the Hayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 826- Permanent Zoning for certain annexations- First reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that Ordinance No. 826 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 McHains,McAllister ,Menzel,Smith,DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None ~/~ISCUSSlON - San Diego Transit System Mr. James Haugh, Vice President and General Manager of the San Diego Transit System reviewed a report made at a meeting in San Diego, to all the cities served by the Company. It was his purpose to acquaint the Council with the problems of the Company, and recommend the establishment of a transit authority. Upon the recommendation of Mayor Menzal, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that a committee be formed from members of the Chamber of Commerce Transportation C~ittee and others to be appointed by the Mayor, to study and make reco~mendations on the Transit System proposals. ~PORT ON SACRAMENTO LEGISLATIVE ACTION City Administrator Fulwiler reported on action and letters received from representatives on legislation which the Council has shown interest in, pertaining to Charter amendments, Port District, Library, and Gas Tax increase. The City Administrator was directed to write another letter to legislators opposing the proposed increase in gasoline taxes~ RESOLUTION No. 3014- Opposing Assembly Bill No. 633 providing for the popular election of members of the governing body of the San Diego Unified Port District. Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,DeGraaf,McHains,McAllister,Menzel Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FOR DEDICATION OF LOT "A", CNULA VISTA MANOR FOR STREET PURPOSES A request came in from Mr. Thomas Whittingham that the Council dedicate Lot "A" of Chula Vista Manor for street purposes. City Attorney Duberg ruled that the lot now belongs to the City, the conditions under which the lot was acquired originally having expired January 1, 1N63. It was suggested that Hr. Whittingham submit his subdivision map and improve Lot "A" according to the Engineers specifications, after which time the lot would be dedicated for street purposes. ~PURCHASE OF LAND AUTHORIZED / Fulwiler a thirty day option C--~y Adminis trator stated that had W been entered into for the purchase of twenty acres of land on the West one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of Quartersection 90 located immediately South of the Greg Rogers Park-School site. The City Administrator recon~nended that the Council purchase this property for park or other purposes. It was moved by Councilman Smith, zeconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the twenty acres be purchased and the action of Administrative Analyst Ross in entering into the option confirmed. RESOLUTION No. 3015- Approving special appropriation of $35,000 for purchase of property Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,DeGraaf,McMains,McAllister,Menzel Noes: None Absent: None ~/PLANEING C(~gIISSlON RECO~fl4ENDATION- Rezoning Broadway from "C" St. to Moss St. A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that both sides of Broadway from C. St. to Moss St. be rezoned from C-2 to C-2-P. February 26th at 7:00 P.I. was the time set for a public hearing on the rezoning. -2- j~T~NTATIVE,/ MAP - Princess Paler Subdivision ~'/ ~-~ty Planner Fretz reviewed a map of the proposed Princess Palomar Subdivision and indicated the Planning Commission reco~m~ends approval subject to conditions listed on a letter filed with the Council. To give better access to different sections of the subdivision, City Engineer Cole explained that it is his recommendation, and the subdividers agree, that a grade be established on Palomar between Tobias and First Avenue, the subdivider to provide the base, and the City the topping to improve the street. The Council was not favorable to this plan. Mr. Ralph Spaid, representing the subdividers, stated that in subdividing, it was necessary to stay within the City boundaries, and that the streets needed to provide better access to the different parts of his subdivision were in the County. Mr. Don Maimone stated that the Planning Commission had spent considerable time arriving at their decision, and urged that their reco~andations be approved. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the tentative ~p of Princess Palomar Subdivision be rejected and referred back to the Planning Co~z~ission for further consideration of street patterns. ~ESOLUTION No. 3016- Declaring "J" Street a through arterial street Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,DeGraaf,McMains,McAllister,Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 3017- Approving agreement with Lawrence,Fogg,Florer & Smith- Accelerated Public Works Project Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,McMains,McAllister,Menzel,Smith Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 3018- Accepting Easement from San Diego ~rizona & Eastern Railway Offered by ~ouncilman McAllister, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister,Menzel,Smith,DaGra~f,McMains Noes: None Absent: None Pd~SOLUTION No. 3019- Accepting contract for improvements- East Palomar St.- Church of Christ Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,DeGraaf,McMains,McAllister,Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 3020- Giving notice of proposed Valley Annexation No. 1 Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 3021- Giving notice of proposed Valley Annexation No. 2 Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,McMains,McAllister,Menzel,Smith Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 3022- Approving the execution of first amendment to Sewage Disposal Agreement of 1960 Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,McMains,McAllister,Menzel,Smith Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON APPLICATION OF OALIFORNIA WATER & TELEPHONE CO. FOR RATE INCREASE Mr. Lloyd Lee reviewed the report of Reed,Hills & Jewett, rate experts employed by the South Bay Irrigation District and the City of National City to oppose the applica- tion of the California Water & Telephone Co. for a rate increase in water. He urged the Council to study the report. Mr. Lee also urged the Council to exert every effort to bring about the development o~ both East and West branches of the Metropolitan District,~i concurrently. The City Attorney was directed to prepare for the next meeting a resolution urging concurrent development of both East and West~f the branckeg -3- /~'Op~oSITION TO TWO HOUR PARKING ON "H" STREET EAST OF BROADWAY Letters were read from Billy Hames and Mike Ellis opposing the one hour parking l£mit on tha North side of "H" Street just East of Broadway. Kathryn Joseph, from the Grecian Goddess Beauty Salon, asked that the Council reverse their decision and reinstate two hour parking on the North side of "H" Street East of Broadway. The matter was referred back to the City Administrator for study and report. v~!P-EDUCTION OF SPEED ON "L" STREET REQUESTED A petition was read requesting that the speed limit be reduced on "L" Street between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour. The petition was referred to the Safety Council for study and report. ROTEST TO BEER BAR A letter was read from the Castle ~ark Elementary PoT.A. protesting the establishment of a beer bar in the shopping center at Naples St. & Hilltop Drive. ~EqUEST FOR SEWER SERVICE A letter was read from Gordon Pettit, President of Bonita Village, stating that it is their desire to connect up to the sewage system, and asking that the Council take procedural steps to accomplish this service. City Admtntetrator Fulwiler stated that the staff has adopted a policy that any subdivider in the Sweetwater area who wishes to connect to the Spring Valley Sewer system must pay to the City $150. per acre. Mr. Fulwiler asked that the Council go on record as approving this policy. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAlliater and carried, that the policy of $150. per acre as recommended by the staff be approved. w/LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM LIBRARY BOARD A letter was read from Armond A. Ault tendering his resignation as a member of the Library Board. The resignation was accepted with regret, and a letter expressing appreciation for his services authorized. ~,~ INSTITUTE ON GOVERNMENT A letter was read from Julian Wise, Chairman of the San Diego State College Institute on Government, requesting that the Council endorse the Institute by resolution and nominate someone to serve as a member of a liaison team which will have the duty of disseminating information. No action taken. ~ CO~R4UNIOATIONS ON SALE OF CO~84UNIST GOODS At the request of Councilman OeGraaf, a letter was read from Richard K. Gross endorsing the proposal of an ordinance requiring firms selling Communist mdc goods to pay a license fee of $1000. Mr. DeGraaf stated that this letter was typical of several received. ~, LETTERS ACKNOWLEDGED City Administrator Fulwiler acknowledged the receipt of several letters protesting the availability of the book "The Last Temptation of Christ" in the public Library. Mr. Fulwiler stated that the book has been stolen from the Library and is no more available. CIVIL DEFENSE Councilman DeGraaf asked that the matter of Civil Defense be placed on the agenda in the near future. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 10:20 P.Mo to Wedneeday, February 13th at 7:00 P.M. City Clerk