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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1961/05/02 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday May 2~ 1961 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 PoMo with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McEains, McAllister, Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel Absent: None Also present: Principal Civil Engineer Harshman, City Attorney Boy,r, City Administrator Fulwiler, Administrative Analyst Ross, City Planner Fretz Mayor Smith led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, and asked for a moment of prayer ~/I~UBLIC HEARING - Proposed rezoning of North side of "H" Street between Smith Ave. amd Fifth Ave. This being the time and place, as advertised for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of the North side of "H" Street from Smith Aveo to Fifth Ave. from E-2 to R-3 zone, Mayor Smith declared the hearing open. Mr. A1 Garmire spoke in opposition to the R-3 zoning because, in his opinion, the property should be rezoned C-l. Mr. Ao Bojkovsky, Mr. & Mrs. Howard Marliere, and Mrs. David Jay all spoke in favor of rezoning the property for commercial use. Mr. Tom Powell and Mr, Hinks spoke in opposi- tion to both commercial and R-3 zones. No others wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed rezoning, and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed, ORDINANCE No. 761 - Rezoning North side of "H" Street between Smith Ave. and Fifth Ave. - First reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that Ordinance No. 761 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 DeGraaf, Menzel,McMains,McAllister, Smith Noes: None Absent: None City Planner Fretz stated the property owners and applicants for rezoning of property between Smith Ave. and Fifth Ave. on the North side of "H" Street have appealed the decision of the Planning Commission to reduce the zone from the C-1 requested to an R-3 zone. Mr. Fretz submitted the report of findings of the Planning Commission on their decision to deny C-1 zoning for the property. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the findings of the Planning Commission be sustained and the appeal denied. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, McMains, McA11 ister~ Smith Noes: None Absent: None ~/~APPLICATION FOR CARDROOM LICENSE DENIED City Administrator Fulwiler read a report from the Chief of Police recommending that the application of Louis Briggs for a cardroom license at 246 Broadway be denied because the location is adjacent to the entrance to a trailer park. Mr. Blackwell, owner of the property, stated there wer~ i no teen age girls living at the trailer park, and could see no reason for a denial recommendation being made because of the locations proximity to a trailer park. Mr. Briggs spoke in support of his application° It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the application of L.BoBriggs for a cardroom license at 246 Broadway be denied, the Council having determined that the premises proposed to be used in the conduct of the business to be licensed is deemed not to be a suitable or proper place therefor. RESOLUTION No. 2597- Giving notice of proposed Muraoka Annexation Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister~Smith~DeGraaf,Menzel,McMains Noes: None Absent~ None RESOLUTION Noe 2598- Authorizing two hour parking meters on "F" St. Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains,McAllister,Smith,DeGraaf,Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2599- Limiting parking on East side of Third Ave.- 300 Block Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains,McAllister, Smith, DeGraaf,Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2600 - Providing for expense allowance to Mayor Smith Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel,McMains,McAllister,DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Smith abstained from voting PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH STATE TO DUMP FILL MATERIAL ON TIDELANDS Principal Civil Engineer Harshman stated that after investigation it was determined that the fill material the State Highway Department wished to dispose of was not suitable to use on the City's tidelands, and recommended that the City not enter into the proposed agreement with the State. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the recommendation of thw Engineering Dept. be accepted and the request of the Highway Department denied. ~ pU~ASE OF pAP~KING METERS AUTHORIZED The City Administrator was authorized to purchase thirty-eight (38) additional parking meters for installation on "F" St. between Garrett Avenue and Fourth Avenuee ORDINANCE No. 759- Approving East Palomar Street Annexation- second reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried~ that Ordinance No. 759 be placed on its second reading; that reading of the text be waived and the Ordinance adopted, The motion carried by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,Menzel,McMains~McAllister,~mith Noes: None Absent: None -2- ORDINANCE No. 760 - Amending No. 681 - Uniform Building Code- second reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that Ordinance Noo 760 be placed on its second reading; that reading of the text be waived and the Ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains,McAllister~Smith,DeGraaf,Menzel Noes: None Absent: None ~PORT ON WIDENING OF "E" STREET Principal Civil Engineer Harmhman reported the engineerst estimate for widening of "E" Street on both sides from Third Avenue tp Corte Mari~ is $25,212. The estimate for widening from Third Avenue to First Avenue $* $15,212o Estimate of total cost for widening of "E" Street from Third Avenue to Hilltop Drive is $98~50S. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the City proceed with the widening of 'E" Street from Third Avenue to First Avenue, and have appraisals obtained for acquisition of rights-of-way from Corte MaFia to Hilltop Drive. ~POBT ON DEDICATION OF MITSCHEH STREET CUL-DE-SAC Principal Civil Engineer Harshman reported on the request of D. H. Lively that the Mitscher Street cul-de-sac located between I. St. and J. St, First Ave. and Corte Maria be accepted by the City for dedication, subject to the deposit of $712. with the City to cover paving costs. Mr. Lively spoke of the financial hardship he and another property owner had been subjected to in trying to develop the street, and intimated that a bond taken out to cover the work at the direction of the City Engineers was no good. Mr. Lively was directed to get together with the Administrative Officer in order that the Council might get a full report at the next meeting on just what happened. PLANNING COMMISSION HEPORT ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT A letter was read informing the Council that the Planning Commission had denied the application of the Coronado Southern Baptist Church to use a double-car garage at 805 Hiverlawn Ave. for church services, No action taken. ~/~ REPORT ON 1911 ACT ASSESSMENTS Principal Civil Engineer Harshman gave a report on the 1911 Act assessments for improvements completed on properties on First Ave. and on "h" Street. June 6, 1961 at the hour of 7:00 P.M, was set as the time for a public hearing on the assessments. ~/~' SAFETY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION A letter was read from the Safety Council recommending that an ordinance be passed to change the speed limit to fifteen miles per hour on Parkway between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue. No action taken, ~TIDELANDS USE PERMIT APPROVED A letter was read from the Harbor Commission recommending that James T. Loob be granted a ninety day tideland use permit for one-half acre at the Southwest corner of the new seventy-five acre fill, to be used for the purpose of storing timber, pilings, etc. for the construction of a pier. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the use permit be approved. -3- ii.ALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR EUCALYPTUS PARK FLOOD LIGHTS At the request of the Park & Recreation Commission it was moved by Councilman lctllister~ seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the prevail- ing minimum wage scale for installation of floodlights in Eucalyptus Parke REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL No. 857 Oe Le Wright, 210 Osborn Street, San Diego~ on behalf of veterans~ urged that the Council send a resolution to Governor Brown urging him to favor Senate Bill No. 857, which would provide a veterans home in the Southern California areae Mr. Wright was assured that such a resolution would be preparede MEETING WITH LIBRARY BOARD SUGGESTED Councilman McMains suggested that the Council meet with the Library Board and also with a representative of the School District to discuss the matter of including a Library in the park-school pilot project~ The City Administrator was directed to arrange such a meeting. APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that James S. Duberg be appointed City Attorney starting May 1, 1961 at a salary of $800. per month, with Attorney Boyer and Attorney Duberg sharing the month of May while the new attorney is becoming more acquainted with the position. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting sine die at 9:15 P.M.