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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1962/12/18 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULARMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday December lg, 1962 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, Smith, OeGraaf Absent: Councilman McMmins Also present: City Attorney Duberg, City Engineer Cole, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Planner Fretz Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer. ~BLIC HEARING - Reconsideration of W. R. Corey appeal to action of Planning Commission in denying him a zone variance This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the recon- sideration of the appeal of W. R. Corey to the Planning Cou~nission action in denying him a zone variance from R-1 to R-3 for property at 276 "K" Street, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. Mr. Stan Lewis read and filed a letter stating that unless normal access from both the north and south is available to the property proposed for rezoning~ development of the property would not proceed at this time. A letter was read from Mrs. Carol Harshman protesting the proposed rezoning. Mr. Jack L. Thurman protested the proposed rezoning and urged that the Council deny the zone variance. No others wishing to be heard~ the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained and the appeal denied. Council- man Mcallister voted no. ~//PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning certain property at Broadway and "H" Street This being the time and place, as advertised for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-2, C-I and C-2 to C-I-P and C-2-P of certain property in the area sur- rounding the intersection of Broadway and "H" Street, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. Mr. Mike Ellis spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Craig Starkey spoke in iavor ot the rezoning. Mr. George Ellis requested that the ratio of off-street parking required be reduced from the proposed one square ~oot o~ parking space for each square ~oot o£ building to twenty-five percent parking space to seventy-five percent building space. Mr. Lee Raitt requested that the ordinance be drafted to require that the ex- isting businesses on "H" Street be required to furnish parking. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The recommendations o~ the Planning Commission were read to the Council. ORDINANCE No. 822 - Rezoning certain property at Broadway and "H" Street - first reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Ordinance No. 822 be placed on its first reading and that reading o~ the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraa~, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains Councilman Smith suggested that the Administrative Oi~icer review the present parging conditions in the area as regards established businesses and report back at the next meeting. yUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Intention to close portion oi Telegraph Canyon Road The easement descriptions still not having bogn received from the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, the Mayor continued the public hearing until January 8, IN63 at 7:00 P.M. ~TY ENGINEER AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED WITH 1911 Act on Vener Property Administrative Officer Fulwiter stated that Mr. Sam Ve~er had been notified to appear and post bond and sign an agreement guaranteeing the installation of improvements after contemplated plans for building on his property at Broadway and "L" Street have been completed. Mr. Fulwiler stated that Mr, V~ner declined to either post the bond or sign the agreement and therefore the staff recommended that the City proceed with in- stallation of the improvements as set forth in Phase VIII of the 1911 Act proceedings. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the City proceed as scheduled with the improvements on the Vener property at Broadway and "L" Street. ORDINANCE No. 821 - Approving Bonita Village Annexation - second reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that Ordinance No. 821 be placed on its s~'~n~reading and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: and the ordinance adopted. AYES: Councilmen Smith, McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains ~.~f~ETTER OF APPRECIATION TO SWEETWATER VALLEY CIVIC ASSOCIATION It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the Administrative Officer be directed to write a letter of appreciation to the Sweetwater Valley Civic Association for its cooperation with the City during the Bonita Village Annexation and prezoning proceedings. RESOLUTION No. 2981 - Changing the name of certain streets Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, approved and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McAllister, Menzel Noes: Councilman DeGraaf Absent: Councilman McMains ~ROADWAY AND "E" STREET LEFT HAND TURN SIGNALS AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the City Engineer be directed to proceed with the necessary plans for the instal- lation of left hand turn signals at Broadway and "E" Street. ~TY TO PARTICIPATE IN MONTGOMERY SANITATION DISTRICT METERING STATION AND TRUNK LINE City Engineer Cole, referring to a map, pointed out the present and future areas to be served by the Montgomery Sanitation District sewers. He stated that the District was desirous of the City participating in the cost of an e~mrged trunk sewer and meter- ing station to provide capacity for City areas to be served. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the City participate in the cost of the sewer main and metering station and that the Administrative Officer be directed to negotiate a suitable agreement for presenta- tion to the Council for approval. RESOLUTION No. 2982 - Approving agreement with Coates, Herfurth and England, Consulting Actuaries Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, approved and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains ARTICIPATI~ IN COST OF WIDENING OF FOURTH AVENUE APPROVED Administrative Officer Fulwiler read a letter from Frank Whittington requesting that the City participate in the cost of paving Fourth Avenue in h%a proposed Plnnegar Subdivision because he is being required to set his ~urbs back to coincide with the future widening of Fourth Avenue by the City. Mr. Fulwiler stated funds were available in account 1-53. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the City participate in the widening of Fourth Avenue in the Pinnegar Subdivision as requested. i~UEST FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY ON EXTENSION OF FIRST AVENUE A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that a feasibility study be made on an extension to the north of First Avenue to connect to the first phase of the South Bay Freeway Route No. 280. The City Engineer stated that he would probably have the study, already authorized by the Council, ready for the next meeting. REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMENT OF PALOMAR STREET A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the City work in cooperation with the County and pave the 660-foot dedicated section of Palomar Street between First Avenue and Hilltop Drive. The matter was referred to the City Engineer for a preliminary cost study and to the City Planner for study in con~unction with the master plan. ~EQUEST FOR REZONING ON BROADWAY A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the entire length of Broadway be zoned C-2-P, requiring new construction to provide one square foot of off-street parking for each square foot of building space. City Planner Fretz stated that the Planning Commission has already set the matter for hearing. ~ALARy RANGE FOR JUNIOR PLANNER APPROVED Upon the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission, it was moved by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman MeAllister, and carried, that Section 12 of Rule 2 of the Civil Service Rules be amended by changing the salary for Junior Planner Class No. B7 from range 27 to 28. LIBRARY BOARD AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT NAMES A letter was read from the Library Board asking if the Council would'like to have them submit the mames of qualified people from which an appointee may be chosen. The Council expressed a desire to have the Board submit names of persons for c~nsideration by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman M~Allister, and carried, that the Administrative Officer invite the Directors of Curriculum from both School Districts to serve as associate members of the Library Board. ~/PROPER ATTIRE FOR STUDENTS IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY APPROVED A letter was read from the Library Board listing regulations agreed upon by the Board for proper apparel for students using the library and recommended that the regular tions be approved by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Coun- cilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the recommendations of the Library Board be accepted with the deletion of "During the summer months" on the rule applying to bathing suits. ~/~ITE FOR STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS OPERATION YARD Administrative Officer Fulwiler read a letter from the Division of Highways asking if the Council would object to their using their property at the southeast corner of B=oadway and "C" for their operations center. Because of mixed feelings on the matter by the Council, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Council- man Smith, and carried, that the matter be held over for further investigation. ~/~EPRESENTATION AUTHORIZED AT FLOOD CONTROL HEARINGS Administrative Officer Fulwiler and City Engineer Cole were authorized to attend the hearing to be held by the Corps of Engineers on the proposed flood control channels in the Tia Juana valley. ~. BLIC HEARING - Jgnathan Manor Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed Jonathan Manor Annexation, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. No one in the audi- ence wishing to be heard either for or against the annexation, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The Clerk read a letter from the United Mnterprises, Inc., protesting the annex- ation of their property and requesting that it be excluded. ORDINANCE No. 823 - Approving Jonathan Manor Annexation -,f~rst reading It was moved by Councilman OeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Ordinance No. 823 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmmn DeGraaf, Smith, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains ~/~EpoRT ON PROPOSED CHILD CARE HOME In anawer to a petition file~ with the Council at the last meeting by property owners objecting to the proposed operation of a foster home at 26 San Miguel Drive, City Attorney James Ouberg reported that neither the City licensing ordinance nor the zoning ordinance were, in his opinion, being violated at the present time. It was moved by Councilman~mith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that no action be taken. RESOLUTION No. 2977 - Giving notice of intention to close portion of cul de sac - Hearing, ~anuary 8, 1963 Offered by Councilman MmAllister, passed, approved and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains RESOLUTION No. 2978 - Opposing legislation permitting the use of partisan political labels by municipal office candidates Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed, approved and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains RESOLUTION No. 2979 - Establishing two-hour parking on portion of Glover Avenue Offered by Councilman McAtlister, passed, approved and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains RESOLUTION No. 2980 - Granting variances in sewer charge as recorm~ended by the City Administrator Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, approved and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains REQUESTS FOR SEWER SERVICE CHARGE VARIANCE DENIED City AdministratiVe Officer Fulwiler recon~nended that the applications of the Shepherd's Maytag Launderette at 8 Third Avenue Extension and Frank Harrell Laundromat at 771 Third Avenue be denied. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man McAllister, and carried, that the recommendation of the Administrative Officer be approved and the applications denied. !~.~REQUEST FOR STUDY OF ZONING ORDINANCE Mr. Wayne Smith asked that the City Attorney be charged with the responsibility of clarifying the zoning ordinance in order that better protection can be assured in R-1 zones. Also that the business license ordinance be clarified as pertains to boarding houses. The City Attorney stated he would be happy to meet with Mr. Smith or anyone else and discuss any proposal they might have. ATTORNIES' MEETING ON PORT BILL City Attorney Duberg stated that there would be an attornies'~ meeting on Friday, December 21, to discuss proposed amendments to the Port District Bill No. 41 and asked the Council for any instructions they might have. Councilman Smith was of the opinion we should proceed along the lines recon~nended in the O'Melveny and Myers report and would specifically like to see the cities keep control over their own tidelands, Councilman McAllister also suggested that the City Attorney act upon the recommendations made by O'Melveny and Myers. Mayor Menzel stated that he felt the views of the Council have not changed much since the election. AOJOURNF~ENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 9:40 P.M. sine die. City Clerk