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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1962/04/24 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED RJ/GULARMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday April 24, 1962 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California was held at 7:00 P.Mo on the above date with the following Councilmen present: C&uncilmen McMains ,McAllister ,Menzel ,Smith ,DeGraa f Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, City Administrator Fulwiler, Administrative Analyst Ross, City Planner Fretz Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the FlaS and asked for a moment of prayer. STATEMENT: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within 24 hours of adjourmnent, as provided by law, the order of adjouroment of the City Council for the adjourned regular meeting of April 24, 1962, ~/GANVASS OF PRECINCT RETURNS - General Municipal Election The Council proceeded with the canvass of votes cast at the General Municipal Election held Tuesday, April 10, 1962, according to the procedure set forth in the Statutes. RESOLUTION No. 2807 - Declaring results of election Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith ,DeGraaf ,McMains ,McAll ister ,Menzel Noes: None Absent: None ,STATEMENT OF CITY CLERK I, KENNETH P. CAMPBELL, City Clerk of the City of ~hula Vista, California DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the City Council of the City of ~hula Vista, at an adjourned regular meeting duly held April 24, 1962 has duly and regularly canvassed the returne of the General Municipal Election held in the City of Chula Vista and Chula Vista City School District on April 10, 1962, and has declared the results as follows: That the whole number of votes cast in the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista City School District was 6342. That the followinS persons were voted to fill two offices for a term of four years: Robert R. McAtlister for Councilman Standlee McMains for Councilman That the following persons were voted for to fill two offices for a term of four years: W. Vaughan Ben,on - Member of the Board of Education Wilson R. Seacord - Member of the Board of Education Thatthe following propositions were voted upon at said election: Proposition A. Amend Article VIII Section 803-5 of the Charter of the City of Chula Vista. Proposition B. Amend Article VI Section 615 of the Charter of the City of Chula Vista Proposition C. Amend Article III, Section 302 of the Charter of the City of Chula Vista. Proposition D. Amend Article VIII Section 805 (h) of the Charter of the City of Chula Vista That attached hereto and made a part hereof is a list of persons voted for and the propositions voted on, together with the number of votes received in each precinct and the total votes received in the election. I CERTIFY that the foregoing statement of result is a full, true, and correct statement of the facts of said canvass and of the results of said election, and that as soon as the result was declared, the aforesaid statement was duly entered by me, the City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista on the records of said City Council. Dated: April 24, 1962 Kenne~ ~. C~pbell, City ~lerk City o~Ghula Vista, California . DMINIST TION OF At this time the oath of office was administered by the City Clerk to the members elected to the City Council and the Chula Vista Board of Education. Each elected officer was issued his, certificate of election. ~/iPPOINTMBNT OF MAYOR Councilman McAllister stated that he wished to abstain from partici- pating on this item of the agenda. Councilman Smith nominated Councilman Menzel as Mayor. There being mo other nomina- tions, it was moved by Co~ncilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the nominations be closed. Councilman Menzel was thereupon appointed Mayor. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO-TEM~ORE Councilman Mc~iains nominated Councilman De~raaf as Mayor Prb~Tempore. There being no other nominations, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Mayo~ Menzel, that the nominations be closed. Councilman DeGraaf was thereupon appointed - Mayor Pro-Tempore. .~.C~MITTEE REPORT ON FIESTA CARNIVAL SITE LOCATION Councilman DeGraaf read a report from the Fiesta Carnival Site Committee which stated that the Civic Center parking lot would be the most feasible location for the Fiesta Carnival, but if its use is not approved, they would recommend the use of a site in the Industrial Park area in Sweetwater Valley. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the Jr. Chamber of Commerce be permitted use of the Civic Center parking lot to stage the Fiesta Carnival, subject to the original conditions of conduct outlined in a letter from the Jr. Chamber of Commerce to Mr. Allen Mattox. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister Menze] Smith Noes: f Absent: None Fir. Dick Cassel was directed to work out the details on use of the surrounding streets with City Ad~ainistrator Fulwiler. Mr. Allen read a letter protesting the use of the Civic Center parking lot for a Fiesta Carnival, and submitted a petition signed by fifty-one property owners urging that the Council deny the Jr. Chamber of Con~erce the use of the City parking lot for the purpose of staging a carnival. /~.PUBLIC NEARIN6 (continued) - Valley Annexation This being the time and place, as designated, for the continued hearing on the proposed Valley Annexation, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. Because of a majority protest to the annexation as shown in the records of the City Clerk, it was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the hearing be closed and the proceedings abandoned. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) Aland Annexation This being the time and place, as designated, for the continued hearing on the proposed Aland Annexation, Mayor Henzel declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heard on the proposed annexation, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The records of the City Clerk showed there was no majority protest. ORDINANCE No, 793- Approving Aland Annexation- first reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that Ordinance No. 793 be placed on its first reading; that reading of the text ~e waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains,McAllister,Menzel,Smith,DeGraaf goes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed rezonin$ of portion of Muraoka Annexation to This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-1 to R-3 and the establishment of building lines on property South of Quintard St. between First and Second Avenues, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. Mr. D. K. Lee asked what the proposed use of the property and what plans have been laade for sewer in the area. Mayor Menzel stated that zoning was the only issue being heard at this time. The hearing was continued until May 1, 1962 at 7:00 P.M. at the request of Attorney Duberg. Mr. Duberg had requested that the hearing be readvertised to that date because of the lack of a quorom on the l?th ~hen the hearing was originally slated. PUBLIC REARING- Proposed rezoning of South side of Center St. East of Landis Ave. This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning from M~to C-2-P of four lots on the South side of Center Street, East of Landis Avenue, Mayor Manzel declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed rezoning, and the Clerk having received no written protests, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 794 - Approving rezoning of a portion of Center Street- first reading It was moved by Councilman DeOraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith that Ordinance No0 794 be placed on its first reading; that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,Mcldains,McAllister,Menzel,Smith Noes: None Absent: None A-"~PAI~i GARDENS SUBDIVISION - Tentative Map A letter was read from the Planning Cummlssion recommending approval of the tenta- tive map of Palm Gardens Subdivision, subject to certain listed conditions. Another letter from the Co~ission stated that because it was not considered feasible engineer- lng-wise to extend "N" Street to connect to the proposed Route 241 freeway, they would consider "H" Street a major street to First Avenue only. City Engineer Cole showed a platt showing several ways that "H" Street could be extended to the freeway, and explained why they would not be feasible. The Council expressed interest more in obtaining access to the area East of the freeway vim "~' Street than actually connecting "~' Street to the freeway. Mr. Charles Butler asked that the Council a~alyze all facts very carefully before taking action to extend "~' Street East of Hilltop Drive. Mr. Lewis Fry, 505 Hilltop Drive~ suggested that a study be made to ascertain if the extension of "~' Street beyond Hilltop Drive was still a part of the Master Street Plan. It was his thinking that it was not. Councilman McFlains suggested that the City Administrator~ City Planner and Recrea- tion Director meet with owners of property in the Rice Canyon area on the question of acquiring property for park purposes. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the City Engineer and City Planner be instructed to investigate the possibility of an underpass under the freeway in the Rice Canyon area to connect onto an extended "H" Street and bring back an estimate of cost on the route they feel is most feasible. Action on the tentative map of Palm Gardens was held in abeyance. RESOLUTION No. 2808- Approving agreement with Engineering Science on Metro Sewer Meter- ing Station plans and approving special appropriation of $17,800. Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: ~YES: Councilmen Smith,DeGraaf,McMains~McAllister,Menzel,S Noes: None Absent: None P~ESOLUTION No. 2809- Approving agreement with Sydney Williams, Planning Consultant Offered by Councilman DeOraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,McMains,McAllister,Menzel,Smith Noes: None Absent: None -3- RESOLUTION No. 2810- Approving Special appropriation of $1280. for Planning Consultant 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 City Attorney Duberg reported that he has found that we have no zoning on our tidelands, and reco~mnended the adoption of an emergency ordinance which he had prepared. Upon questions by Councilman McAllister, the City Attorney stated there would not be time to refer the ordinance to the Harbor Co~nission for study before adoption by the Council. ORDINANCE No. 795 - Establishing Zoning for Chula Vista Tidelands-first reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that Ordinance No. 795 be placed on its first reading; that reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted as an emergency ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,McMalns,McAllister,Menzel,Smith Nmpe: None Absent: None ~/'CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED ON WIDENING OF "E" STREET AND FOURTH AVENUE It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for the E. Street widening from First Avenue to Third Avenue and the Fourth Ave. widening from E. St. to F. St. RESOLUTION No. 2811-Approving special appropriation of $2300 for relocation of Water Service 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 9:30 P.M. Councilman DeGraaf was excused from the meeting at this time. ~,.,-PROTEST ON LIQUOR LICENSE SUGGESTED Perry Seely, 103 Guava St. stated that the Council could legitimately protest the liquor license being considered for the Food Giant Market in the Chula Vista Shopping Center becauee it was to be within 200 feet of another liquor establishment. The Council informed Mr. Seely that it was primarily the new on-sale liquor establishments that they were most desirous of keeping out of the City. SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE ESTATES - Final map It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the final map of Southwestern:College Estates be approved, subject to all requirements of the Engineering and Planning Departments. Mr. Ray Swaner, requested that they be permitted to mark on the sidewalks, the location of sewer lateral ¢leanouts instead of enclosing each cleanout in a box as reco.~uended by the Engineering department. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that each sewer lateral cteanout location be marked on the sidewalk in lieu of installing boxes. RESOLUTION No. 2812 - Approving improvement agreement- Southwestern College Estates O~fered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith .McMains,McAllister,Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf ~//~OBINHOOD No. 8 - Approval of Robinhood No. 8 - Final Map It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the final map of Robinhood No. 8 Subdivision be approved, subject to all requirements of the Engineering and Planning Departments. -4- RESOLUTION No. 2813 - Approving improvement agreement- Robinhood No. 8 Subdivision Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McMains,McAllister,Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf ~/~XTENSION OF TIME GRANTED ON POSTING OF BOND ON HOBINHOOD No. 7 It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the time for posting of bonds on Robinhood No. 7 be extended fifteen days. P, ESOLUTION No. 2814- Approving improvement agreement- Robinhood No. ? Subdivision Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McHains,McAllister,Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf ~./~APPEAL FROM PLANNING COI%~ISSION DENIAL OF VARIANCE - Wm. Rogers An appeal was read from Wm. Rogers to action taken by the Planning Commission in denying him a zone variance at 77 "F" St. to construct a twelve foot wall. The report of findings of the Planning Commission were read. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that Hay 15th at 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a public hearing on the appeal. ~/TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND CHANNELIZATION AT BROADWAY AND "H" STREET City Engineer Cole explained the proposed channelization and traffic signals at Broadway and "~' St. intersection, and asked Council's approval to proceed. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to proceed with plans for the proposed islands and signals, but that the matter of painting double lines beyond the islands be referred to the Broadway Assn. for study. Mr. Harold Mack, 580 Broadway, objected to the double lines being painted in this block. Mr. K. N. Slijk, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, asked that the matter be referred to the Broadway Association. ~ESOLUTION No. 281~- Approving Planning Colmmission action on conditional use permit for Ba~view Orthodox Presbyterian Church Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the foll~lng vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McMains,McAllister,Menzel, Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf /--~i~]~ ~BIDS SUBMITTED ON FLOAT, GANGWAY AND PILING FOR SMALL BOAT FACILITY Mr. Lane Cole, City Engineer, reported having received two bids on the float, gangway and piling for the small boat facility, and recommended that the low bid of Johnson Western Constructors in the amount of $2,985. be approved. Mr. Cole stated that an alternate bid would provide cement piling for a difference of $100. Action was held over one week in order that Mr. Cole can get additiou~ data on the bid. RESOLUTION No. 2816- Urging County Board of Supervisors to take action on extension of Palomar St. between Industrial Blvd. and National Ave. Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McMains,McAllister,Menzel Noes: None Absent: ~ouncilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No, 2817- Restricting parking on portion of Parkway Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McMains,M~Allister,Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilmen DeGraaf -5- ~KEQUEST TO MOVE DUPLEXES INTO CITY Letters were read from Edwin O, Olson requesting permission to move two stucco duplexes from San Diego to 698 Flower St. A letter was read from the Building Inspector listing requirements necessary to bring the buildings up to City standard. Action was held over one week in order that the City Administrator might obtain the recv~,endations of the Building Inspector° ~4~UEST TO PAINT ROUSE NU~ERS ON CURBS A letter was read from the 20-30 Club of National City-Chula Vista requesting permission to paint house numbers on curbs in the City. It was moved by Councilman Smith  nded by Councilman McFlains and carriedj that the request be denied. EST FOR ORDINANCE TO CONTROL DISPLAYS AND SIGNS A letter was read from Edward Lane requesting that an Ordinance be enacted to control displays or signs which approach the property line without allowing for visibil- ity along the front property line setback. The letter was referred to the City Admin- istrator. / qUEST FOR FLAC SALES AFFROVED It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman Mc/4ains an~ carried, that the request of The Fleet Reserve Assn. to conduct a Flag sale May 1st through July 4th, 1962 be approved. $~I%EqUEST FOR USE OF STREET FOR BAND PRACTICE APPROVED l~r. William Paddleford requested the use of Claire Ave, below the Rilltop High School for band practice for the Maytime Review. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried~ that they be allowed to use the street for ban~ practice in preparation for participation in the Maytime Review parade only. EGALITY ON COUNCIL ACTION QUESTIONED Mr. Allen Mattox, 248 Fourth Ave., read sections from the zoning ordinance~ and asked the City Attorney if action the Council took to allow the Fiesta Carnival on the Civic Center parking lot was legal in view of the zoning. Mr. Duberg stated that the Jr. Chamber of Commerce had asked the Council permission to use the lot and that the legality of it had not been brought to him. Mr. Mattox was informed that there was no formal appeal that he could make to this type of action. Mr. Mattox asked consideration of the Council for the adjoining property owners if a request comes to the Council again for use of the parking lot for carnival purposes. ~AN DIEC, O BAY COI~ITTEE Councilman McAllister stated that the San Diego Bay Co..~..ittee has asked that the Council appoint or reappoint two delegates from the City to serve on the Con~aitteeo Re stated that his term had expired~ and that Mr. Trook does not wi~h to be reappointed. Councilman McAllister asked that he be reappointed to the Committee. The Committee also requested for study a list of the objections to the port authority. The Clerk was instructed to place the matter on the agenda for the next meeting. It was moved by ~ouncilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that Councilman McAllister be directed to attend the next meeting of the Bay Committee as a representative of the City. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 11:05 P.M. until May 1st at ?:00 P.M.