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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1960/03/15 MINUTES OF AN ADJOUKNED EEGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula ¥ista, California Held Tuesday M__a_~_l~_l~6 The Council met in the Council Chambers in the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 PoN. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Smith, McNains, DeGraaf, Menzel Absent: Councilman McAllister Also present: City Engineer Floyd, City Attorney Kugler, City Planner Fretz, City Finance Officer Grant Mayor ~c~ins 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 Adjourned Regular meetlng of March 15, 1960. ~EST FOR SURVIVORS BEN~ITS FOR POLICE & FIRENEN Attorney John O'Loughlin, on behalf of members of the Police and Fire Departments, once more urged that the Council follow the recommendations of the Civil Service Commission and approve addition of the Widows Clause to the pension plan for members of the Police and Fire Departments, effective July 1, 1960. The recommendations of the Civil Service Commission were read to the Council° Attorney O'Loughlin was informed that the matter would be considered at the coming budget sessions for the next fiscal year, as it was impossible for the Council to make a commitment at a time prior to a study of the overall needs of the City. HESOLUTION No. 2402- Approving tentative map of Virginia Terrace Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, Smith, NcNains Noes: None Absent: Councilman NcAllister HT ON APPLICATIONS OF PALMS APAHT~ENTS AND TEEHY'S TRAILER PARK City Administrator Fulwiler reported that after having inspected the premises at 276 Fig Avenue in regard to the owner's application that their swimming pool be exempt from the provisions of Ordinance No. 670, he was of the opinion the pool was definitely not a hazard, and recommended that the terms of the ordinance be modified for the pool at 276 Fig Avenue. The same report was given for Terry's Trailer Park at 677 "G" Street. RESOLUTION No. 2&03- ~odifying terms of Ordinance No..~ ~ ~. F~g Avenue I Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, DeGraaf, Nenzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION No. 2404-Modifying terms of Ordinance No. 670 for 677 "G" Street Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, ~cMains, DeGraaf, Nenzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister It was recommended that the Finance Officer set up a check system prior to issuing business licenses in January, 1961 to determine if establish- ments receiving exemption to terms of Ordinance No. 670 are still catering to adults only. ~ON ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR WIDENING OF PARKWAY AT BROADWAY City Administrator Fulwiler reported that the owner of the property at the Northwest corner of Broadway and Parkway would sell to the City for street purposes, 30 feet of his property for $500. a front foot. The Council took no action. City Attorney Kugler stated it might be wise if the City Administrator had the history of the street checked, in order to determine the possibility of acquiring the property other than by purchase. RESOLUTION No. 2405- Approving amendment to lease with the American Legion Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, ~cMains, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None coNent: Councilman McAllister SIDERATION OF AppRoPRIATION FOR FEATHER RIVER PROJECT ASSNo City Administrator Fulwiler stated that the California Water and Telephone Company had informed him that they were contributing to the Feather River Project Assn. The Council was of the opinion that was sufficient. No action taken. RESOLUTION No. 2406- Giving Notice of Proposed E.L.Brown Annexation Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, Smith, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION No. 2407- Intention to vacate a portion of Telegraph Canyon --- -Road- (Dieterle) Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister ING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS ON REAR yARD REQUIREMENTS IN ~-- COMMERCIAL ZONES A letter was read from the planning Commission recommending that the Council consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would amend rear yard requirements in Commercial zones, as per Planning Commission Resolution NOo 162. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the matter be referred hack to the Planning Commission for further study as to accessability to properties and safety factors. NNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON REZONING PROPERTY ON TELEGRAPH , CANYON ROAD AND "L" STREET. A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that all of the property on that portion of Telegraph Canyon Road described in Planning Commission Resolution NOo 161 be rezoned from R-1 to R-3o The Council set April 5, 1960 at 7:00 PoM0 as the time for a public he.aring on the proposed rezoning. QUEST FOR DEDICATION OF LOT A - KIFFE SUBDIVISION No. 2 A letter was read from E. L. Brown & Bernard Jaehn requesting that the Council dedicate the one foot lot known as Lot A of Kiffe Subdivision No. 1, said lot to be used for public utilities. The request was referred to the Planning Commission. -2- A verified claim for damages was filed with the Finance Officer in the amount of $868. for damage to carpeting and asphalt tile due to sewer backage. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the claim be denied. k~.~UEST TO BLOCK THIRD AVENUE AND BROADWAY FOR CLEAN-UP PROJECT A letter was read from the Fire-Prevention, Clean-up & City Beautif~ cation Committee requesting permission to close to traffic one block of Third Avenue and one blo~k of Broadway from 8:30 to 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday May 10th, in order that ladies of the Committee can scrub the streets and sidewalks. They also asked that the Fire Dept. be authorized to hose down the sidewalks and street after they have been scrubbed. The City Attorney was directed to check into the legality of closing the streets. ~,~ECOMMENDATION FOR MEMBERSHIP ON LIBRARY BOARD A letter was read from the Library Board of Trustees submitting the name of Mr. Everett L0 Sorensen for Council consideration for appointment to the Library Board. The name was in addition to that of Howard Grosvenor submitted at an earlier meeting. No action taken. OaK IN PROCESS It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the City Attorney be authorized to enter the stipulation for judgment on the work in process case of the Rohr inventory. ,~,,~NAMES REQUESTED FOR APPOINTMENT TO COMMISSIONS Mayor McMains requested that Councilmen submit names at the next meet- ing for consideration for appointment on the Library Board and Harbor Commission. fOR BID AUTHORIZEB ON TREE a MOVAL It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids, at the prevailing minimum wage scale, for removal of trees and stumps on Fourth Avenue from 200 feet North of E. Street to C. Street. (Gas Tax Project 37, Unit 1). Si~TER CITY BY LAWS The Clerk was directed to place this item on the agenda for the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT - 8:25 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the meeting adjourn until March 22 at 7:00 P.M.