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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1961/12/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday December 12, 1961 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Oouncilmen McMains, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Absent: Councilman McAllister 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 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 City Council for the regular meeting of December 12, 1961 APPROVAL OF COUNCIL I~INUTES It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the Minutes for the meetings of November 14, 21, 28, and December 5th be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~,/PUBLIC HEARING - Edgemere Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed Edgemere Annexation, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed annexation, and the Clerk having received no written protests, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 780- Setting date for election- Edgemere Anne:~ation-introduction and adoption It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that Ordinance No. 780 be placed on its first reading; that reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote,to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McA1 lister RESOLUTION Nos. 2719 through 2733 inclusive~ Accepting, dedicating and naming certain properties on East "I" St. for street purposes. Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Smith, McMains, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION No. 2734- Accepting deed from Bayview Orthodox Presbyterian Church Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McA1 lister RESOLUTION No. 2735- Accepting deed from A. G. Scheulke Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved b:f the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister PRELIMINARY STUDY REPORT ON Eo STREET AND H. STREET CHANNELIZATION City Engineer Cole presented a preliminary plan on the proposed channelization of traffic on Broadway at E. St. and H. St. in order to show the Council how different properties would be affected as regards parking and entrance to businesses. The channelization of Broadway at H. St. having been discussed with the Broadway-Hale people, and also at the budget sessions, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman OeGraaf and carried, that the Engineer be directed to proceed with the channelization of Broadway at H. St. It wac suggested that the Broadway Assno be consulted as to their thinking on the proposed channelization of Broadway at Eo St. ~.~RAFFIC SIGNALS AT BROADWAY AND D. ST. APPROVED City Administrator Fulwiler having reported that the traffic signal project at Broadway and D. St. will qualify for gas tax funds, it was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that installation of the signal be included in the gas tax program for the coming year. /ORT ON REQUEST FOR ONE-WAY STREET ON EAST NAPLES The Safety Council having recommended the adoption of a one-way traffic pattern on East Naples St. between Nation Ave. and Mouserate Ave., City Administrator Fulwiler submitted a sketch and reported on the proposed future development of the area. Mr. Fulwiler stated that the Planning staff did not feel the oneQway street was a good idea. The Council was generally of the opinion the one-way traffic pattern would not be too good, and wondered if making boulevard stops of the streets leading into East Naples to slow down traffic, migh help. The matter was held over for stud~. ~./'CARDROOM ORDINANCE The City Attorney, having submitted copies of the proposed card- room license to the Council for study, the Clerk was directed to place the ordinance on the agenda of the next meeting for its first reading. ~/~ESOLUTION PROPOSED AGAINST STATE CONTROLS City Attorney Duberg was directed to draft a resolution to be submitted to the League of California Cities in an attempt to initiate support of other Cities against State controls over matters which should rightfully belong to the Cities. It was suggested that the City Administrator might also bring the matter before the CityManager's meeting. i/,CASSELMAN STREET BETWEEN BROADWAy AND FIFTH AVENUE City Engineer Cole revidwed the written report which he submitted to the City Administrator on the widening of Casselman St. from Broadway to Fifth Ave. Mrs. Carl Shepherd, 583 Cassel~an, requested that the street be widened so that parking will be available on both sides of the street. She stated business people from Broadway parked all day on the street, thus denying use of the street for park- ing by apartment dwellers. Councilman McMains suggested that the method of limited parking like used on other streets in the City might help the problem. The matter was referred to the City Administrator for study and report. PRECISE ZONING - Huntington Annexation A letter was read from the Planning Commission, reco~anending that property within the Huntington Annexation be precise zoned C-t~P,C-2-P and M-1-P. January 9, 1962 at 7:00 P.M. was the time set for a public hearing on the matter. ~/'TENTATIVE MAP - Southwestern College Estates City Planner Fretz reviewed action taken by the Planning Comission on the revised tentative map of Southwestern College Estates stating that action resulted in a tie vote on the matter requiring R-3 zoning on a portion of the subdivision. Mr. Fretz was of the opinion it was a requisite of good planning that provision be made for multiple housing development in the subdivision not only for utility but to act as a buffer zone. Mr. Ray Swaner, representing Bollenbacher & Kelton, Subdividers, stated that it was their experience that R-3 zoning at this time would be a definite~,drawback to the development of the property and urged the Council to reject the recommendations of the City Planner. Don Short, Engineer for Bollenbacher & Kelton, stated that there may be a future need for R-3 zoning, at which time the needed area could be provided, but did not feel there was a present need. Mr. Short also presented a plan showing the proposed improvement of Otay Lakes Road, which according to him met with the approval of both his firm and the City Engineering staff. The Council discussed at length the question of need for R-3 zoning in the area; the possibility of moving the R-3 zone proposed by the City Planner to another area in the Subdivision; possible needs for R-3 zoning after completion of the College and other related questions. -2-- Councilman OeGraaf was of the opinion the question should be referred back to the Planning Commission for a decision. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that there be no requirements for R-3 zoning included in the map for Southwestern College Estates. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, Menzel Noes: Councilman DeGraaf Absent: Councilman McAllister It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the tentative map of Southwestern College Estates be referred back to the Planning Commission to be placed on their next agenda for further deliberation. RESOLUTION No. 2736 - Authorizing City Engineer to sign encroachment removal agreement Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, Menzel, DeGraaf, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION No. 2737 - Approving agreement with United Enterprises Inc. relative to Telegraph Canyon Road Sewer Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister ~'~ REQUEST TO MOVE BUILDING WITHIN CITY A letter was submitted from George Power requesting permission to move a building from 594 G. Street to 581 Vance Street. City Administrator Fulwiler stated that the Building Inspector approved the request, providing all provisions of City ordinances pertaining thereto are complied with. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that moving of the house be approved as requested, subject to compliance with the requirements of the Building Inspector. REQUEST TO MOVE DUPLEX A letter was read from C. D. Menock and Charles Goodrich requesting permission to move a duplex from 634 Roosevelt Avenue, National City to Lot 16, Block 10 of Harborside Unit No. 2 in Chula Vista. The request was referred to the Building Inspector. ~,/~%-ANNEXATION FROM WATER DISTRICT City Administrator Fulwiler stated that a letter from the City School District stated that the Board had sent a letter to the Otay Municipal Water District asking for de-annexation from the Water District. The School District requested that the City do the same for their Park-School project land. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the letter be written as requested. ~,REqUEST TO USE STREET FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY A letter was read from Mrs. Nina Stevens requesting permission to hold a Christmas party on December 17th from ~ P.M. to 8 P.M. at the dead end intersection of San Miguel Drive and Del Mar Streets. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the request be granted. b/REqUEST TO IMPROVE PROPERTY Mr. I. D. Bellows asked if it would be permissible to improve the property in front of their homes on East "I" St. which was recently dedic- ated to the City for road right-of-way. City Administrator Fulwiler stated that they could improve the property as long as no hazard is involved, and that the property owners on the street may petition the Council to vacate the property at any time they so desire. COURTESY PARKING TICKET TO APPLY TO PARKING LOT ~ the request of Councilman McMains, the courtesy parking ticket program was expanded t~ include the parking lot at the Southwest corner of Church Ave. and Oavidson St., it being the only lot with meters which accomm~odate pennies. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 10:10 P.M. until December 19th