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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1961/02/28 NINUTES OF AN ADJOUNNED I~GULA~ETING OF T~E'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CII~OF Chula V~sta~ ~l~forn~a Held ~e~day February 2~ 1961 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7500 PeM. with the following Councilmen presents Councilmen McMains~ ~mithe McAllizterp DeGraaf~ Menzel Absent8 None Also pres.ntt Principal Civil ~ngineer Harshman, City Attorney Kugler, C City Administrator Fulwiler~CAty Planner Frets ~uBLIc H~ARING~Appe~X of Ralph's Super.rte Market to Planning Commission denial of application for zone variance. This being the time and plaoe~ am advertisedt for a public hearing on the appeal of ralph'e Super.rte Market to the decision of the Planning Commission in denying them a ~one variance at 303 Hilltop Circle~ Mayor McAllieter declared the bearing opens Attorney Jack ~hitney, representing Ralphee..Superette Market submitted a petition with 150 signaturen of persons in favor of the cone varianoe~ and spoke in support of-hie client's appeal. A letter was read from Robert Murphy in favor of granting the variancet and one from C. L. Birrell opposed to the variance. The report of the Planning Commission findings were read to the Council, Francis McGrath, Mree ~ullivant and Steve ~ramer spoke in opposition to the variance. B. Je Doest owner of the property spoke in support of hie appeal. James Brooks spoke in favor of the variance. No others wishing to be heard~ the Mayor declared the hearing cloeede The Council was of the opinion that nothing had been presented to prove exceptional circumstances pertaining to the property; that the variance was nec**mary for the preservation of a substantial property right or that the variancet if granted, would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf~ seconded by Councilman Smith and carried~ that the action of the Planning Commission in denying the applica- tion of Balph's Super.rte Market for a zone variance be sustained. ~/~UBLIC HEARING-Rezoning Southwest corner of Fig Avenue and "H" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-2 to lt~3 of the Southwest corner of Fig Avenue and "IF' Street, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed variance, and the Clerk having received no written protest,, the Mayor declared the hearing closede ORDINANCE No. 748- Rezoning Southwest corker of Fig Avenue and "H* Street- first reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that Ordinance No. 748 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, McAllister, DeGraaf, Mensel, MuMains Noes: None Absent: None VRESOLUTION - Urging City of San Diego to acquire Brown Field It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf~ seconded by Councilman Menzel and carriedt that the Council take no action on this proposed resolution at this time. ORDINANCE No. ~ Amending dance hall ordinance to delete three acre site requirement - first reading It was moved by Councilman Mens,l, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that Ordinance No. ~ be placed on its first readingt and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote- to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel,McMains,Smith,McAllister, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent; None ~REPORT ON REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TAXI STAND City Administrator Fulvller reported that, after study, it vas the reconendation of the Chief of Police that the Martin Cab Company be granted permission to use parking meter space C-1 on the North side of Center St, East of Third Avenue as a taxi stand, The Council was of the opinion it might be wise to have the City Administrator make a study of the spaces allocated cab companieso and make sure they are being used for the benefit of the public and not just for a parking space for the cab companyo RESOLUTION Nov 2571-~mtablishing one taxi stand for Martin Cab Company Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYESI Councilmen DeGraaf,Menzel,McMains~mtth,McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~/'APPROPEIATION AIFI~ORXZED FOR LEGALFEES It was moved by Councilman S~ith, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried~ that ~73o91 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund for payment to Attorney Sorenson for legal fees due for work on the San Miguel Annexation. The motion carried by the following voter to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith. McAllistertDeGraaf.Menzel. McMains Noes: None Absent: None ~APi~OPRIATION AUTHORIZED FOR PAYMtNTS ON ADULT RECRF, qTION C~TEB It was moved by Councilman Mens,l, seconded by Councilman McM&lns and carried, that $36,880.. be appropriated from the reserve for Capital development of the General Fund for progress payments to J. D. Light. contractor on the Adult Recreation Center. The motion carried by the following vote. tomwit: AYES: Councilmen Mensel~McMains~Smith,McAllister. DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None /~ApPEAL OF FIRST FtnERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION An appeal was read from the First Federal Savings & Loan Assn. appea~ lng the decision of the Planning Commission in denying them a setback variance to erect a forty foot sign within the five foot setback, and to project a canopy into the same setback. The report of findings from the Planning Commission were read. It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that March 2Isa be set. at 7:00 P,M. as the time for a public hearing on the appeal. RESOLUTION No. 2572-Urging support of San Diego*s Annual Institute on Gevernment Offered by Councilmen Smith, read, passed, and approved by the follow lng vote. to-wit~ AYES: Councilmen Smith, McAllister, DeGraaf,Menzel,McMains Noes: None Absent: None ~//'REQUEST FOE TOURIST SIGN A letter was read from the Broadway Amsn, requesting that the Council recognize the name "Broadway Tourist Strip" adopted by the Amsociation, and that a rider be added to the City's directional signs presently installed and that future signs carry the name "Broadway Tourist Strip~ -2- It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried~ that the request be referred to the City Administrator for study° A letter was read from the Gregg Anderson Realty, Inc. requesting permission to erect an advertising sign on a portion of that property located between Highland Avenue and Waller Stroeteo Purpose of the sign is to advertise Sveetwater Valley Industrial Parks It vas moved by Councilman Smitho s~conded by Councilman Renzel and carried0 that the request be referred to the PlanninE Commissions ~/~PPOSITION TO DROPPING OF SALE8 TAXON DRUGS It was moved by Councilman DeGraafs seconded by Councilman Smith and carrieds that the Mayor send a letter to the LeaEue of California Cities opposinE the elimination of males tax on drugs, // P OS T ON TO L BBAMY B LL It was moved by Councilman McMainss seconded by Councilman Smith and carriedo that the Council go on record as being opposed to Senate Bill No, 789~ Public Library Services Bill~ /'AX NG o, L B IY S TE On the matter of n~minE the old Library eiteo it was recommended that the Park & Recreation Commission be directed to make a formal presentation to tho Council of the name they would deem appropriate for the new Adult Recreation Centers RESOLUTION Nos 2573-Approving tentative map of Rebinhood Nee 7 Offered by Councilman Smith, paesedo, adopted and approved by the following vote0 to~vit: AYES: Councilmen Smith)McAlliater~DeGranfoMenzeljMcHains Noes: None Absent: None / RAILERS AI~D BOATS IN SET-BACKS On discussing the proposed amendment to the soning ordinance prohibit- lng parking of. boats and trailers in set-hacks, it decided that the staff could work ,omethins out for presentation to ~ Council. Emphasis should be placed on litter and Junk in set-backs with consideration being given owners of boats and trailers who have no way of gettinE back to their rear yards with their equipment.. It was suggested that a change in the set-back ordinance to take care of new homes might be beneficial, ADJOURNMENT - 9:15 PoMe It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf~ seconded by Councilman Menzel and carriedo that the meeting adjourn until M~rch 7th at 7:00 PoMe