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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1960/07/19 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 19,1960 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, Menzel Absent: None Also Present: City Engineer Floyd, City Attorney Kugler, City Planner Fretz, Administrator Analyst Ross Mayor McAllister led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, and asked for a moment of silent 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 July 19,1960.  "PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning property North of "G" Street, West of Hilltop Drive ~h~s b~ing the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-1 to R-l-B-12, of property North of "G" Street and West of Hilltop Drive, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open° A letter was received from Abe Orley requesting that the Westerly 80' of his property be deleted from the rezoning. A letter was received from Mr. Robert Prescott opposing the ~ezoning to R-l-B-12. Mr. Abe Orley spoke in support of his letter of protest° Mro John Anderson, speaking for himself, and Mro Prescott, requested that R-1 zoning be retained. No one else wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed rezoning, the Mayor declared the hearing closed° It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf that the Ordinance rezoning the property North of "G" Street, and West of Hilltop Drive, be placed on its first reading° The motion died for lack of a secondo It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that action on the proposed rezoning be deferred one week while the Council considers the possible rezoning of only the property fronting on Hilltop Drive for a depth of 200 feet° PUBLIC HEARING - Alley closing - East of Brightwood between "E" and Flower Streets This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed vacating of a portion of alley East of Brightwood between "E" and Flower Streets, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. Mr.S.E. Mueller, A1 Hansen, David Mills, Mrs. E.D. Parkin, and R.R. Johnston all spoke in favor of the proposed alley closing. No others wishing to be heard either for or against the closing, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO.2486 Declaring portion of alley vacated Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McAllister, DeGraaf, Menzel, McMains NOES: None ABSENT: None -1- ORDINANCE NO. 721 - Relating to regulation of closing-out sales-2nd reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Ordinance No. 721 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, Smith, McAllister NOES: None ABSENT: None PPROVING COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR 1960-1961 It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the Civil Service Rule 2, Classification and Compensation Plan for 1960-1961, as recommended by the Civil Service Commission, be approved effective July 1,1960. ~/PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Zone Boundary Adjustments A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that property along the North side of "E" Street between 4th and Garrett, and property along certain portions of Broadway, be rezoned to C-2 so that zone boundaries conform to property lines in the areas. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that August 16th, at 7:00 PoM. be set as the time for a public hearing on the recommendations° ~/~NDOCTRINATION OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Councilman Menzel recommended that steps be taken to indoctrinate all new appointees to the various Commissions in order that they would be better qualified to serve from the start of their term of office. It was suggested that the Administrative Officer, and staff, be directed to arrange for this indoctrination. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that Virgil Stevenson be reappointed to the Planning Comm- ission for another term, said term to expire June 30,1964. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that Mr. E.Allen Comstock be appointed to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Cecil Sparling: said term to expire June 30,1962. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO HARBOR COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that Ray Halpenny be appointed to the Harbor Commission for another term, said term to expire June 30,1964. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that Gordon Hobel be reappointed to the Harbor Commission for another term, said term to expire June 30,1964. Councilman Smith nominated Sam Venor for membership on the Harbor Commission. Councilman DeGraaf aominated Lorenz Koester for membership on the Harbor Commission. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the nominations be closed. A ballot was taken with Mt. Sam Venor receiving three votes, and Mr. Koester two votes. The Clerk was directed to cast a unanimous vote for Mr. Venor for membership on the Harbor Commission, his term of office to be until June 30,1964. The Administrative Officer was directed to write a letter to Mr. Koester, and other members retiring, expressing the Council"s appreciation for their service. -2- ~//APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO LIBRARY BOARD Councilman DeGraaf nominated Mr. John Hallman for membership on the Library Board. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the nominations be closed, and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mro Hallman for membership on the Library Board. Mr.Hallman's term will expire June 30,19640 ~/~PPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Councilman McMains nominated Robert Johnson for appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the nominations be closed, and the Clerk was instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for reappointment of Robert Johnson as a member of the Park and Recreation Commission, to serve until June 30,1964. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SAFETY COUNCIL Councilman Smith nominated Harry Ruble for reappointment to the Safety Council. Action on the appointment was held over one week. ~WEETWATER VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION Mr. E.A. Ralston asked that the wording required by the Council on his Subdivision map be changed from "Subject to inundation" to "infrequent overflow". It was moved by Councilman Smith, and seconded by Councilman McMains, that the wording on the Sweetwater Valley Industrial Park Map be changed to infrequent overflow. The motion failed to carry by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains NOES: Councilman McAllister, DeGraaf, Menzel It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that wording on the map be changed to "infrequent inundation". Mr. Ralston requested that the map not be recorded until after August 2,1960. APPLICATION FOR FREDDIE ALLEN'S BUS LINE~ INC. SERVICE Administrative Analyst Ross stated an application had been received from the Public Utilities Commission for operation of the Freddie Allen's Bus Line service through Chula Vista. It was the recommendation of the Administration that the Council go on record as opposing this additional bus service through Chula Vista, and so notify the Public Utilities Commission, and the Bus Company. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the recommendations of the Administration be accepted. PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL LAND ON PARK SCHOOL PROJECT AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the City purchase an additional five acres of land adjoining that already authorized for the Park-School project, East of Oleander Street and North and South of Oxford, extended. The purchase price not to exceed $4000.00 per acre. The motion carried by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilman Smith, McAllister, DeGraaf, Menzel, MeMains NOES: None ABSENT: None .SAFETY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION ON USE OF ONE WAY ALLEY A letter was read from the Safety Council recommending that the request of Mr. Mark Money to use the Couth 18 feet of a one-way alley East of Third Avenue as an entrance to ~S parking lot off Madrona Street, be denied. It was deemed an unsafe precedent to sanction motorists to go the wrong direction on a one-way alley. -3- Mr. Mark Money stated that it was impossible to get to his parking lot from the North as the alley was always blocked by trucks and other cars parked in the alley. In view of this condition, he asked that he be privileged to use the South 18 feet of the alley to enter his parking lot. Mr. Money was informed the Council could not authorize and act that would be illegal. The matter was referred to the Administrative Officer, and Chief of Police, for a report on the traffic control problem in the alley. FOUR-WAY STOP SIGNS RECOMMENDED FOR FOURTH AND "J" STREETS A letter was read from the Safety Council authorizing that a four-way stop be placed at the intersection of Fourth and "J" Street, pending the future installation of traffic signals. Action was held over one week for a report on the result of traffic counts at the intersection. REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN ORDINANCE NO. 317 in Dancing Night Clubs A letter was read from Attorney Boyer, representing owners of the Palomar Inn, requesting that City Ordinance 317, regulating the licensing of establishments where dancing is permitted, be amended. The request was referred to the Administrative Officer, City Attorney and Chief of Police, for investigation and report at the meeting of August 9,1960. ~/ FIESTA PARADE A letter was read from the Chairman of the Fiesta de la Luna asking permission to hold the Fiesta parade for 1960, on Sunday, September 25,1960, at 2:00 P.M. on Broadway from "J" to "F" Street. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman ~c~ains, and carried, that the request be approved. ..~ETITION FOR SEWER A petition was read from property owners in the 500 block on Garrett Avenue requesting the installation of a sewer, each owner to pay his proportionate share of the cost. The request was referred to the Administrative Officer. ~/T~ILERS PARKED IN FRONT YARDS An unsigned letter was read protesting house trailers parked in front yards in the 200 block on "J" Street, and asking that an ordinance be enacted prohibiting such parking. It was stated that the Planning Commission is holding a hearing on August 1st, covering the parking of trailers in front yards. ~/~BANDONMENT OF RAILROAD TRACKS ON THIRD AVENUE A letter was read from the Public Utilities Commission stating that San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railroad had filed an application with the Interstate Commerce Commission asking authority to abandon that portion of the line on Third Avenue. City Engineer Floyd was directed to send a copy of the Council Resolution of approval to the Commission. ~/ OPPOSED TO USING CITY EQUIPMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY Mr. John Murphy stated that he was opposed to the use of City equip- ment for private purposes. Mr. Murphy was asked to inform the Council of ~ny specific instances that he was aware of. "D" STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUESTED Mr. A.W. Miles, owner of property at the Southeast corner of "D" Street and Second Avenue, asked that the City improve "D" Street between Second Avenue and Minor Street. The request was referred to the City Engineer for report° /EXTRA LEGAL COUNSEL AUTHORIZED / It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that William Sorensen be retained when needed on annexations, and litigations° -4- /~PPROPRIATION FOR LAWRENCE, FOGG~ FLORER AND SMITH It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that $170.00 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the general fund for payment ct the Engineering Firm of Lawrence, Fogg, Florer, and Smith, for tidelands engineering, said amount to be reimbursed to the general fund at the time the tidelands bonds are sold. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, McMains, Smith, McAllister NOES: None ABSENT: None /~PAYMENT AUTHORIZED IN ROHR TAX REPAYMENT SUIT It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that $46,580.04 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the general fund for payment to Rohr Aircraft, on the judgement in Superior Court Case No.200839 - Rohr VS City of Chula Vista, Pepayment of back taxes including principal, interest, and proportionate share of costs. The motion carried by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, McMains, Smith, MdAllister NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT - 9:20 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the meeting adjourn until July 26th, at 7:00 P.M. -5-