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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1960/02/23 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday February 23, 1960 The Council met in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilman p~eeent: Councilmen Smith, McAllister, DeGraaf, Menzel Absent: Councilman McMains Also present: City Engineer Floyd, City Attorney Kugler, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Planner Fretz, Principal Engineer Harshman In the absence of Mayor McMains, Mayor pro-rem McAllister presided Mayor pro-rem McAllister led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, and asked for a moment of prayer ~P~MENT TO ENGINEERING FIRM AUTHORIZED City Administrator Fulwiler stated a bill had been presented by Lawrence, Fogg, Florer and Smith in the amount of $3001.00 for tidelands engineering done by the firm to date. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that $3001.00 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund for payment to the Engineering firm, 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 Menzel, McAllister, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains ~.~_P~EMOVAL OF EUCALYPTUS TREES AUTHORIZED City Administrator Fulwiler requested the appropriation of $750. for the purpose of removing four Eucalyptus trees on the West side of Broadway between National Parkway and J. Street. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that $750. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to p~ for the removal of the four trees. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister Noes: None absent: Councilman McMains //BID AU~"HORIZED FOR BROADWAY TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION City Administrator Fulwiler asked authorization to call for bids on the synchronization of traffic lights on Broadway from C. Street to L. Street, as provided for in the budget, It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for the synchronization of traffic lSghts on Broadway. ~DISCUSSION ON VACATION OF PORTION OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD A letter was submitted from the Planning Commission recommending that the Southerly 50 feet of that portion of Telegraph Canyon Road, as shown on the tentative map of Robinhood No. 5 Subdivision be vacated. Mr. Robert To Casey, President of Robinhood Homes, Inco urged that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The Council was in favor of the vacation at such a time as the location of the proposed belt-line interchange is definitely established. The City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution of intention to vacate and close a portion of Telegraph Canyon Road for submission at the next meeting. RESOLUTION No. 2397- Approving tentative map of Hilltop Estates Subdivision Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains INHOOD No. 6 Subdivision-Approval of final map It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Robinhood No. 6 Subdivision be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City for the installation of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract and bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality° ~J~SIGNATION OF LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER A letter was read from Mr. Harold B. Baker, tendering his resignation as a member of the Library Board. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the resignation be accepted, and that a letter be written in appreciation of his many years of service on the Board. A letter was read from the Library Board recommending Mr. Howard Grosvenor be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Baker; said term to expire June 30, 1961. Action on the matter was held over for study. ~/~GiNEERING AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE PLANS FOR "J" STREET pLANT SCIENCE CO. Principal Engineer Harshman outlined needs in the way of equipment to alleviate the problems at the "J" Street sewage disposal plant until the Metropolitan Sewer Plan is completed. It was requested that the Engineering Science Co. be retained to provide plans and specifications necessary for the proposed equipment purchases and installation. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the Engineering Science Co. be retained at a fee ranging from $750. to a maximum of $2,000, to prepare detailed specifica- tions and plans for equipment to be installed by City forces at the "J" Street sewage plant. ~UEST FOR HETAINING WALL REJECTED City Administrator Fulwiler reported that the retaining wall, requested by J. D. Peters at City expense because of the cut made in his property in the development of "L" Street, would have to be built almost entirely on the Peters property at 888 Country Club Drive. City Attorney Kugler advised the Council that inasmuch as there would be no public benefit derived by the installation of the wall by the City, it would be an un- lawful expenditure of public funds~ No action taken. :~'~ PARKING LOTS WITHIN THE PROPOSED PARKING DISTRICT City Administrator Fulwiler stated that the City had been informed by O'Melveny & Myers that the City could include the two public parking lots now located within the proposed Third Avenue parking district as part of the District at this time, or include them in the District at some future date. Action on the matter was held over for study. ORDINANCE No. 701- Establishing building line-Highland Avenue North of C. Street- Second reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Ordinance No. 701 be placed on its first 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, McAllister, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains ORDINANCE No. 702 - Rezoning property at 355-365 "K" Street-Second reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that Ordinance NOo 702 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, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains ~TTER OF COMMENDATION A letter.was read from Mr. & Mrs. G.Y.Loyd, 272 Second Avenue commending the Fire Department for their prompt and efficient action when called to repel a recent fire at the Loyd residence. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the City Administrator endorse the letter, extend the Council's appreciation to the Fire Department, and place a copy of the letter in the personnel jacket. ~/_3~EQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF ORDINANCE No. 670 A letter was read from the Palms Apartments, 276 Fig Avenue, request- ing exemption from provisions of Ordinance No. 670 requiring the fencing of swimming pools. The letter stated that the apartments were rented to adults only. The City Attorney was directed to study the request and give an opinion on whether or not it would be possible to revoke any action that might be taken exempting apartment courts from fencing their pools, if in the future they change their policy and allow children in their apartments. .//REQUEST~'~ FOR LOCATION FOR LITTLE LEAGUE Mr. Dan Lawson, representing the Little League, asked the coopera- tion of the Council in assisting the League in locating an area upon which the Little League could play ball for one more year, at which time it was thought the League would have a permanent location of their own. City Administrator Fulwiler stated that it was his understanding that one of the Junior High School play grounds was available for use by the Little League. Mr. Lawson was asked to get together with the Recreation Director and the City Administrator to try to obtain use of one of the school playgrounds. ~'~ERMISSION TO LEAVE STATE GRANTED It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that Councilman Menzel be authorized to leave the State from Friday, February 26th through Monday, February 29, 1960o ~'TER COMPANY BILL DENIED City Administrator Fulwiler reported having received a bill from the California Water & Telephone Company in the amount of $1,213.87 for work done in relocating water mains when the City installed box culverts at Broadway and "I" Street. The original estimate by the Water Company for the work was $300. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the bill be denied. ~/~EQUEST TO HANG WELCOME SIGN - V.F.W. City Administrator Fulwiler stated he had received a request from the V.F.W. asking permission to place a welcome sign on the West side of Broadway at the North City limits; said sign to be on its own standard. The Council was of the opinion the V.F.W. sign should be hung on the same standard as all other Civic organizations in the City. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT - 9:20 PoM. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the meeting adjourn until March 1, 1960 at 7:00 P.M. Clerk