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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1962/11/27 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday November 27, 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. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf~ Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Planner Fretz, Administrative Analyst Ross 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 November 27, 1962. ~/~BLIC HEARING (continued) - Bonita Village Annexation This being the time and place designated for the continuation of a public hearing on the proposed Bonita Village Annexation, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. City Attorney Duberg submitted his written opinion regarding the annexation, stating that in his opinion the notice of intention to annex was given by the Clerk according to legal requirements, and that the City has jurisdiction to proceed with the annexa- tion with or without the property of John Thomas. Lt. Commander John Thomas expressed appreciation to the Council and staff for the consideration they were given throughout the Bonita Village Annexation proceedings. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION No. 2964- Approving the Bonita Village Annexation - Finding that no majority protest is made, and diminishing land area of said annexation 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 ORDINANCE - Interim Zoning of Bonita Village Annexation City Planner Fretz ~ked that this ordinance be held over until the ordinance approving the Bonita Village Annexation is placed on its first reading. ~/~PPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER TO THE UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT A letter was read from Paul E. Pulliam asking that he be considered for selection as a Unified Port District Commissioner and other appointments by the Council. A letter was read from the National City-Chula Vista Board of Realtors endorsing James Glasgow as Chula Vista's representative on the new Unified Port District Co~nission. A letter was read from the Harbor Commission recommending that appointment of a Commissioner to the Port District be held in abeyance for one month to allow the Harbor Commission time to provide the Council with recommendations. Mr. Dick Cassel, representing the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, requested that the Council delay appointment of a Port Commissioner for one more week in order for the Chamber to interview more prospective candidates. Mr. Lloyd Lee and Mr. Hugh Ghristensen urged the Council to consider the appoint- ment of a Port Commissioner very closely before acting, and Mr. Christensen requested that the appointment be held over for further study of applicants. Councilman McAllister expressed full agreement with the recommendations of the Harbor Commission, and urged the Council to hold over appointment of a Commissioner until a later date. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that James Glasgow be appointed as Commissioner from Chula Vista to the Unified Port District. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: Councilman McAllister Absent: None Councilman McAllister indicated that he had absolutely nothing against Mr. Glasgow being appointed, but was of the opinion the Harbor Commission and others should be granted the time to interview applicants and make recommendations as requested. ~REPORT ON MURAOKAMOBILE HOME PARK SEWER In reporting on the status of the Muraoka Mobile Home Park sewer, City Administrator Fulwiler stated that indications w~re that the Board of Directors of the High School District was desirous of retaining ownership of the sewage pt~np station serving Castle Park Jr. High School, and therefore were not interested in the proposal the Wittman Engineering Company had made on behalf of Mro Muraoka. Mr. Fulwiler was of the opinion the Wittman Engineering Company would therefore have to build their own line, or try further to work out an agreement with the Schools. No action taken. RESOLUTION No. 2965 - Approving tentative map of Henry Pinnegar Subdivision 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. 2966- Approving sewer service charge variances (irrigation only) Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, OeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2967- Approving sewer service charge variances (no sewer available) 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 ORDINANCE No. 818- Amending Sewer service charge ordinance- first reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, ~hat Ordinance No. 818 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 RESOLUTION No. 2968- Establishing boulevard stops on Nacion Ave. & Telegraph Canyon Rd. 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. 2969- Establishing "U' and East "L" Street as a through arterial street 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 ~ESOLUTION No. 2970- Limiting parking on portions of Broadway, "H" St. and Fourth Ave. Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAltister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None -2- /LANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON REZONING PROPERTY AT BROADWAY & "H" Street A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that certain property presently zoned R-2, C-1 and C-2 in the area surrounding the intersection of Broadway and "H" Street be rezoned to C-1-P and C-2-P. December 18th at 7:00 P.M. was the date set for a public hearing by the Council on the proposed rezoning. ~/~LANNING COMMISSION REOOMI%ENDATION ON TIDELANDS LEASE WITH SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY A letter was read from the Planning Commission recomm~ending that the tidelands lease with the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. be approved in that it does not conflict with the Tidelands Master Plan as adopted, and it is in the public interest. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that action of the Planning Commission and Harbor Commission pertaining to the ;tidelands lease of the San Oiego Gas & Electric Company be sustained. d~.EPORT~ ON FIESTA de la LUNA Mr. Dick Cassell reviewed the results of the very successful 1962 Fiesta de la Luna, thanked the Council for their support and encouraged the Council to consider the value of the Fiesta to the Con.unity, and continue to support the event. ~,~EqUEST FOR EMERGENCY ZONING ORDINANCE A letter was read from the Carlin Construction Co. requesting that the Council pass an emergency ordinance that would allow motels and hotels in M-zoned areas. City Attorney Duberg stated that the facts do not exist to permit the request to go through as an emergency ordinance. The request was referred to the Planning Commis- sion for recommendations. ~FETY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS A letter was read from the Safety Council recon~nending that sidewalks and gutters be installed on Fifth Avenue in the 600 block, West side corner of Halsey and Fifth Ave4 that sidewalks be installed in the area around the Chula Vista High School; that double-double lines be painted on Broadway at the entrance to the new shopping center to prevent left turns from Broadway into the center, and that side- walks and curbs be installed on Kearney Street East of Third Avenue to Del Mar Ave. City Administrator Fulwiler stated that the owner of one large property on Fifth Ave. plans to improve his property after the first of the year, after which time the City will be able to go in and finish up the block. City Engineer Cole was directed to report to the Safety Council at their next meeting as to the result of a study now being made as to the effect of double lines now painted on Broadway. Mr. Cole reported that on Kearney St. there is not fifty percent of the improvements in on the North side. On the South side from Church Ave. to Del Mar Ave. there is over fifty percent of the curbs in, but not the sidewalks. City Administrator Fulwiler was directed to contact Mr. Rindone of the School District on the matter of sidewalks around the High School, and report back to the Council. ~,~REqUEST TO CONDUCT FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN A letter was read from the Fairview Therapeutic Pool Volunteers of Costa Mesa, California requesting permission and the waiving of any license fee necessary to conduct a fund raising campaign in the City during the year 1963. The request was referred to the City Administrator to determine if the drive would interfere with local fund raising campaigns. INVITATION TO SISTER CITY COMMISSION MEETING A letter was read from the Sister City Friendship Commission extending the Councilmen an invitation to attend a joint Sister City Friendship Co~ission and Participating Council meeting to be held in the Council Chamber November 28th at 7:45 P.M. DATE SET FOR RECONSIDERATION OF COREY APPEAL TO PLANNING CO~ISSION ACTION Mr. Stan Lewis representing W. R. Corey asked for an interpretation of the Council action taken November 13th to close Del Mar Avenue as it extends off of San Miguel Drive. Mr. Lewis stated their interpretation was that the street would be closed to auto traffic, but not to pedestrian, golf carts, and bicycle traffic. Councilman Smith stated he was definitely in favor of closing the street to all traffic Councilman McAllister stated it was his intention the street be closed only to auto traffic. Because of the apparent misunderstanding, it was ~ved by Councilman McMains seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that a hearing be held on the 18th of December at 7:00 P.M. for reconsideration of the appeal of W.R. Corey to the Planning Commission action in denying him a zone change for property at 276 "K" street. ~/~F, EqUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME ON 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Ao E. Aragon asked that he be given an extension of time for installing his improvements on Lot 5, Block 1 of Bay Manor Subdivision as required in Phase VII of the 1911 Act proceedings because he is planning a building for the area and wished to install the sidewalk at ~hat time. The matter was referred to the City Administrator and City Attorney for study and recommendation at the next meeting. ,~fDIT OF CITIES IN PORT DISTRICT RECOMMENDED Councilman DeGraaf stated that steps should be taken to follow Mayor Menzel's suggestion for a complete independent audit of harbor affairs for each City in the Unified Port District. ~M~ETING OF MAYOR AUTHORIZED Upon the request of Mayor Menzel, it was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the Mayor be granted permission to call a meeting of the Mayors of Cities in the Port District to discuss common problems pertaining to the District. City Attorney Duberg was directed to attend the meet- ing. ~{I~BAN RENEWAL PROGRAM - Parking District Councilman Smith suggested that possibly the proposed Third Avenue Parking District could fit into the Urban Renewal Program. jz,:WATER R~TE INCREASE HEARING City Attorney Duberg reported that the South Bay Irrigation District has hired rate experts to protect rights of water consumers at the forth coming hearing before the Public Utilities Commission on the application of the California Water & Telephone Company for authority to increase its rates for water service in the Sweetwater District° It was the contention of Mr. Duberg that in the interest of economy this should be enough representation without his presentation. The Council concurred. LITTER ORDINANCE At the request of Mayor Menzel, the City Attorney was directed to check into the feasibility of a litter ordinance for the City. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 9:40 P.M. until December 4th at 7:00 P.M. ~ ~.City Clerk