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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1959/09/29 MINUTES OF AN ADJOUHNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA~ CALIFORNIA Beld Tuesday September 29, 1959 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel Absent~. Councilmen - None Also present: City Attorney Kugler, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Engineer Floyd, City Planner Fretz, Administra- tive Analyst ~oss Mayor McMains led the salute 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 meeting of September 29, 1959.  BLIc HEARING- l~oposed 1911 Act project-Various properties (Del Mar Ave. First Avenue - J. Street) This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on proposed 1911 Act improvements on certain properties on Del Mar Ave., First Avenue, and J. Street, Mayor l/cMains declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the improvements, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION No. 2326-With respect to hearing on 1911 Act projects Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smi th, McMains, DeGraa f, Yenzel, McAll is ter Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 656 - Rezonlng of Vista Square - second reading It was moved by Councilman i/enzel~ seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that Ordinance No. 656 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 Menzel, McA11 is ter~ Smith, McMains, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None /ORDINA__NC_~E PE___RTAIj!N~G _TO__FEN____CI~NG_.OF SWIPING POOLS A letter was read from E. H. Adams expressing his opinions regarding the proposed swimming pool ordinance and outlining recommendations. After discussion it was decided the height of enclosures proposed for swimming pools should be changed back to five (5) feet from the proposed six (6) feet, and that the definition of swimming pool should be revised. The matter was referred back to the City Attorney for redrafting after study with the Building Inspector and City Administrator. ~PPLICATION FOR CA~DROOM LICENSE An application was received from Mort Goodsell,Jr. for a cardroom license at 259~ Broadway. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carrie'd, that the application be referred to the Chief-of-Police for investigation and report. ORDINANCE No. 657- Enacting provisions of penal code- first reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that Ordinance No. 657 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 DeGraaf,Menzel,McAllister,Smith,McMains Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 658- Requirements for devices for the detection-extinguishing of Fire emergency ordinance-Introduction and adoption It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that Ordinance No. 658 be introduced and adopted, and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,Menzel,McAllister,Smith,McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 232?-Approving agreement with Wulff & Fifield, Architects for new Fire Station Offered by Councilman Smith, pasled, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McMains,DeGraaf,Menzel,McAllister Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the terms of payment to the architects on the new Fire Station be as follows: 20% when preliminary sketches are approved 55% when the working drawings and specifications are completed 25% upon completion of the project and acceptance by the owner ,i UEST TO PURCRASE PROPER A letter was read from Mrs. G. A. Little asking that the City furnish her with a minimum bid price for purchase of City owned property on the Northwest corner of Kimball Terrace and Third Avenue. The letter was referred to the City Administrator. ~PORT OF WIDENING OF F. STREET BETWEEN GUAVA AND FIG AVENUES City Administrator Fulwiler reported that the estimated cost of widening F. Street from Guava to Fig Avenues on the North side would be $3,233.00. Estimated cost to property owners on the South side of F. Street for the same distance would be $1890.97. The Council was of the opinion no action should be taken at this time to widen the North side of F. Street between Guava and Fig Avenus, but suggested that the City Administrator contact property owners on the South side to determine to what extent they would be willing to participate in widening of that side. Mayor McMains suggested that the Railroad Company be notified to smooth up the right of way around their tracks on "F" Street. ~OUNCILMAN DEGRAAF GRANTED PERMISSION TO LEAVE STATE It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that Councilman DeGraaf be authorized to leave the State for a period not exceeding thirty-one days. ~/~MPROVEMENTS AT HILLTOP AND J. STREET Mrs. William Ross, 4 J. Street, upon inquiring who was paying for the curb and gutter on Hilltop Drive, was told that it was being paid for from Gas Tax funds. She informed the Council that she wanted the curb and gutter installed in front of her property, but could not afford to pay for it. She was told that a bank loan would probably be the most feasible way for her to finance the proposed improvements at her property. -2- EEHING COMMITTEE ON VISTA SQUARE TO BE KEPT ACTIVE Upon inquiry of Mayor McMains~ the Council was unanimous in its opinion that the Steering Committee on the development of Vista Square should be kept active. i~Tr°pe~ty TEE ON SEWEH STUDY Mayor McMains was of the opinion a Citizens Committee should be appoint- ed to study the proposed Metropolitan Sewer System. He asked that the Council submit, at the next meeting~ names of persons they thought might serve on the Committee. ~AHTER REVIEW COMMITTEE Mayor McMains suggested it might be wise to appoint a Charter review committee at this time. It was decided to discuss the matter at the next meeting. ~LEACHERS IN EUCALYPTUS PARK FOR PONY LEAGUE In repponse to a request from Councilman Menzel and the Pony League the City Engineer and City Administrator were directed to get an estimate on the cost of erecting cement bleachers at Eucalyptus Park for the p~py League. ~.//REPORT ON HILLTOP HIGHLANDS ELECTION Mayor McMains rel~rted that returns from the Hilltop Highlands Annexation election showed that forty-two (42) votes were cast, thirty-two (32) in favor of the annexation, and ten (10) opposed. Mrs. Joseph Kramer asked if the people in the annexation could expect Fire and Police protection at this time. City Attorney Kugler requested that the matter be referred to him for study. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith~ and carried, that Police and Fire protection be extended to the residents in the Hilltop Highlands Annex~ tion immediately. ~ANS FOR COUNCIL PODIUM APPROVED City Engineer Floyd presented plans for the proposed revamping of the Council podium. It was moved by Councilman Smlth~ seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the plans be approved as submitted. ADJOURNMENT - 8:45 PoM. It was moved by Councilman Smiths seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried~ that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 PoM. October 6, 1959.