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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1960/11/15 ~INUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR ~EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California ___~H~l~__Tue_~day .......... N_o~e~r 15, 1960 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: Councilmen McMains, Smith, McAllister, DeGraaf Absent: Councilman ~enzel Also present: City Engineer Floyd, City Attorney Kugler, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Finance Officer Grant, City Planner Grant, Administrative Analyst Ross Mayor McAllister led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, and asked for a moment of prayer. STITE~ENT: 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 adjourned regular meeting of November 15, 1960 ~, DISCUSSION ON DANCE HALL ORDINANCE Councilman Smith stated that in his opinion Section 15-(a) of the proposed dance hall ordinance should be changed to read "a parcel of land of not less than three acres" instead of five acres, and that Section 15-(o) should read "at least 400 square feet .... shall be devoted exclusively to dancing" instead of 800 feet. Councilman DeGraaf was in accord with the three acres, but thought the 800 square feet minimum for dancing should be retained. It was moved by Councilman ~mith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the proposed ordinance be left in its present form, except- ing that a minimum of three acres for the site be substituted for the five acre site, and a minimum of 400 square feet be substituted for the 800 square feet~ to be devoted to dancing only. Councilman DeGraaf vote No. Mr. Frank Balistrieri urged that the Council reconsider the three acre site condition, in that in his opinion it would be prohibitive under these conditions for a restaurant-dance type of business to establish in Chula Vista. The Clerk was directed to put the ordinance on the agenda for its first reading at the next meeting. ORDINANCE No. 731- Establishing five foot set-backs in commercial zones- Second reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that ordinance No. 731 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 Smith,McAllister, DeGraaf,McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel ORDINANCE No0 732-Listing certain uses as allowed in M-2 zones- Second reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman b~ith and carried, that Ordinance NCo 732 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, Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel ORDINANCE No. 734-Changing name of portion of Highland Avenue-First reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that ordinance NQ. 734 be placed on its first reading; that read- ing of the text be waivedj~'~:3 The motion carried by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,Mc~ains,Smith,McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel ORDINANCE No. 735-Approving amendment to Retirement Contract-first reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried that Ordinance No. 735 be placed on its first reading; that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, AYES:t°-wit: Councilmen Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf,McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel SECTION NO. 21365.5 of RETIREMENT LAW REJECTED City Finance Officer Grant stated that the estimated cost to add Section 21365.5 benefits to the Retirement Contract was $80. per month. Section 21365.5 provides in brief, that if a member who is qualified for voluntary service retirement dies before retiring, the survivor receive~ a monthly allowance° Considering that the item had not been included in the budget, the Council voiced opposition to the amendment at this time. EMPLOYEE SECURITY SERVICE Mr. James Hostetter, Life Manager for Travelers Insurance Company asked Council permission to contact employees to determine if they desire additional insurance coverage in the way of disability insurance. The only participation by the City would be to collect the premium through payroll deductions0 It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the Travelers Insurance Company be authorized to present their plan fo the employees of the City0 REPEALING OF SECTION 33 - Ordinance 505 authorized City Administrator Fulwiler stated that after study, it was his recommendation that Section 33 of Ordinance No. 505 be repealed. This section provides for an admission tax on shows, games and exhibitions. Sro Fulwiler recommended the regular business license fee of $12o50 plus $3.00 for each employee for these businesses. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to draft the necessary amend- ment to Ordinance No. 505 to repeal Section 33. DATE S~T FOR HEARINGS ON PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS December 6, 1960 at the hour of 7:00 P.M. was the time set for public hearings on the following Planning Commission recommendations: Rezoning from R-1 and C-1 to C-i-P of certain properties North of "K" Street and West of Third Avenue Rezoning from R-3 to C-2-P of property at 416 '"E" Street Rezoning from R-1 to C-2-P of property at the Southwest corner of Fourth Avenue and "E" Street Amend the zoning ordinance to provide for an Agricultural Zone and certain changes in requirements of the R-1 zone RESOLUTION No. 2532-Accepting grant of easement for sewer purposes (California Motor Vehicles) Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf,McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel REQUIST FOR VACATION OF PORTION OF HILLTOP DRIVE Sro Charles Kokai appeared to request the vacation of a forty foot easement to the rear of his property at the Southwest corner of Quarter- section 113o At the suggestion of City Planner Fretx the request was referred to the Planning Commission for study of the area and a report to the Council. -2- FIFTR AVENUE SEWER EXTENSION DISCUSSION City Administrator Fulwiler stated that the estimated cost to extend a gravity flow sewer line on Fifth Avenue to serve the Harbor Drive-In Theatre was $11,270~ He pointed out that a pressure line could be installed for an estimate of $4,500, but would be limited in its use° Mr, Fulwiler recommended the gravity flow line0 It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the gravity flow line be installed with money from the Sewer Income Fund on a repayment contract basis° Councilman McMains voted The City Administrator was directed to work with the City Attorney and City Engineer to determine what easement rights the City could obtain in order to install the sewer° ~S~O~ION_~o~_2~3~3TGarrett Avenue Sewer repayment Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf,McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman Menzel TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT BROAD~AY AND C. STREET RECOMMENDED A letter was read from the Safety Council recommending that the City take necessary steps to assure installation of traffic signals at Broadway and C, ~reet, It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the City proceed with steps necessary for installation of traffic signals at Broadway and C. Street. It was suggested that contact be made with County Officials to determine to what extent, if any, they will be willing to participate in the signal installation. REQUEST FOE BOY'S CLUB DAY IN CITY GOVERNMENT City Administrator Fulwiler reported a letter was received from the Chula Vista Boy's Club Moms suggesting the holding of a Boy's Club Day-~ in the City Government of Chula Vista, by letting capable boys from the Club fill various offices for one day. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Mayor McAllister and carried, that the City Administrator negotiate with the Boy's Club Moms in the interest of arranging such a program. REQUEST TO ERECT SAFETY SIGNS Members of the Moose Lodge requested permission to install signs throughout the City stating "Protect our Children"° The request was referred to the Planning Commission. INQUIRY ON APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO LIBRARY BOARD Library Board Member Hallman inquired as to when the Council planned to appoint the fifth member to the Board. He was informed that the matter would be on the agenda for the next meeting. LIBRARY LIGHTING DISCUSSED Library Board Member Hallman inquired as to the outcome of the Council visit to the Library to study the lighting situation. Mayor McAllister stated no decision had been made to date on the lighting. City Engineer Floyd stated the Purchasing Agent was trying to run down a new type of transformer which might prove beneficial, The City Administrator and City Engineer were directed to report on alternate recommendations for remedying the Library light situation in the near future. CITY STREETS THAT NEVER HAVE BEEN IMPROVED City Administrator Fulwiler submitted a l~t of five streets of various lengths in the City that have not been improved since the time of the original incorporation of the City. Request has been made by property owners on at least one of the streets (Smith Street between Casselman Sro and McIntosh St.) that the City pave the ribbon, if the property owners pay for the shoulder paving° Councilman I)eGraaf was of the opinion a precedent would be established by so doing~ and thought the property owners ~uld pay for their own initial paving. -3- It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried~ that the City pave the ribbon on the five streets in question in the areas where the property owners already have or are willing to install sidewalks~ curbs, gutters and shoulder paving, PURCHASE OF PARKING LOT DISCUSSED Councilman ~ith asked what attitude the Council had on purchase of the Alsip developed parking lot for installation of meters and operation by the City, Councilman Smith was of the opinion it could be purchased with- out disrupting the Parking District program, City Attorney Kugler stated that purchase of the lot by the City would necessitate the Parking District proceedings having to be started all over. City Administrator Fulwiler recommended that a dead-line be set up by which time the Parking District petition must be presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that a thirty day limit from this date be set for submission of the Parking District Petition to the Council. //VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA j City Attorney Kugler stated he had been contacted by an attorney for the Volunteers of America, who was of the opinion it was contrary to law to deny the organization the right to place Christmas chimneys for dona- tions to the needy at various locations in the City° Mr. Kugler said he had checked the law and found that the City was in no position to deny a bona fide charitable organization the right to collect for the needyv if it does not interfere with public smfety or convenience° It was moved by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman McAllister that the Volunteers of America be given permission to place their Christmas donation chimneys at two locations in the Cityv ~roviding they coordinate'their plans with the Chief of Police. The motion failed to carry. Councilman McMains abstained from voting. Councilman DeGraaf voted "no". ADJOURNMENT 9:10 PoM0 It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the meeting adjourn until November 22nd at 7:00