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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1959/09/15 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA ~ISTA, CALIFORNIA H~.~_~Tuesd~y ........ September 15~ 1~_ __. 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: None Also present: City Attorney Kugler, City Administrator Fulwiler~ City Engineer Floyd, City Planner Fretz, Administrative Analyst ROSS~ City Finance Officer Grant Mayor McMains led.the salute to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer _~_B_LI~ ~EAR~G__ Proposed rezoning in the 700 block, East side of Broadway This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of certain property in the 700 block on the East side of Broadway, Mayor McMains declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the rezoning~ the Mayor declared the hearing closed. No written protests were received. 654-Approving rezoning in 700 block on Broadway-lst reading ORDINANCE No. It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that Ordinance No. 654 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 Smith, McMains,DeGraaf~Menzel~McAllister Noes: None Absent: None .LIC HEARING -Proposed 1911 Act projects- 500 block ~ Jo sro This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on proposed 1911 Act improvements on certain properties in the 500 block on J. Street, Mayor McMains declared the hearing open. Nb one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the proceedings, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. No written protests ~ere received. RESOLUTION No. 2311-With respect to hearing on 1911 Act (500 Block on ...... J. Street) Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed~ adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister~Smith,McMains,DeGraaf,~enzel Noes: None Absent: None /9~OrO~D P~RK~N~ DISTRICT Dr. Robert Gri~fin~ Chairman of the Steering Committee for the proposed I~wntown Parking District, reviewed the history of off-street parking in the City since 1955. He reported the boundaries of the proposed district had been established as being the West side of Church Avenue between E. Street and F. Street; the East side of Landis Avenue between E. Street and F. Street and both sides of Third Avenue between E. Street and F. Street. He submitted a platt showing the eleven parcels proposed to be purchased for parking lots at this time. The Committee also made the request that the buildings remairgon the City owned parking lot at Church Avenue and Davidson Street be removed at the earliest possible date. Request was made by the Committee for the City to enter into an agreement with an Assessment Engineer and Bonding Attorney, in order that proceedings for the proposed district can get under way. Mr. Wm. Drew~ property owner on Third Avenue and Member of the Steering Committee stated the Committee report had not been submitted to the Third Avenue property owners, and asked that an investigation be made as to the utilization of the parking space now availabSe Mro Lawrence Kuebler presented a petition signed by twenty-four owners of property on the East side of Landis Avenue and the West side of Church Avenue opposing the proposed District. Mr. Robert Cole asked that a fact finding Committee be appointed to study use of present parking lots and to determine if the parking district woul~ be for the good of the entire City. Mr. Francis Kinney spoke in favor of the parking District° A letter was received from the Board of Directors of the Chula Vista Downtown Association endorsing the Parking District. It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the necessary funds be appropriated to employ O'Melveny & Myers and an Assessment Engineer to make a survey and draw up the necessary papers for establishment of the proposed parking district, and after completion, present it to the property owners within the District and if they are then favorable, proceed with formation of the District. ORDINANCE No. 65~-Approving Crane Annexation- Second reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that Ordinance Noo 652 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,McMains,DeGraaf,Menzel,McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NOo 2312-Dedicating portion of property for "J" Street by ............. Hale Company Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen ~cAllister,Smith,McMains,DeGraaf~Menzel Noes: None Absent: None ~SOLUTION No. 2313-Setting date for public hearing-1911 Act Project- ~.- ---- Fourth Avenue Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,Menzel,McAllister,Smith,McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2314-Accepting grant of easement for slope rights(Risner) Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel,DeGraaf,McAllister, Smith,McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2315-Right of temporary access for purpose of making cut- .......... (Moe) Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel,McAllister, Smith,McMains,DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2316-Right of temporary access for purpose of making cut- (Norton) Offered by Councilman Menzel, Passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: 'AYES: Councilmen Menzel,McAllister,Smith,McMains,DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None -2- RESOLUTION No. 2317-Approving Recreation Agreement with School ........... District -1959-1960 Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel,McAllister,Smith,McMains,DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None I{ESOLUTION No. 2318-Dedication of Lot "A" -Country Club View No. 2 Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McMains,DeGraaf,Menzel,McAllister Noes: None Absent: None _RE_SO~LU~ION ~o~ ~.~19zApproving tentative map of Robinhood No. 5 Offered by Councilman McAllister with the provision that the words "by the City" be deleted in "a" and "c" of condition "8" of the. Planning Commission recommendations, and that Mission Avenue be extended to the Southerly line of the Subdivision with a 1' lot dedication to the City° The resolution was passed~ adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Counoilmen McAllister, Smith~McMains,DeGraaf,Menzel Noes: None Absent: None _RE~pR~_pN _D~RA~N~AGE COUPS~ NORTH OF Go STREET AND EAST OF THIRD AVENUE City Engineer Floyd reported that $36,000. was the estimated cost of fill, junction boxes clean-outs, etCo needed to develop the drainage course from the South side of G. Street West of Del Mar Avenue to the East side of Third Avenue South of Madrona Street° Mrs. Kitty Raso, owner of the La Bolla Pizza Garden, said it was imperative that the course be opened as an alley in order to service businesses in that area from the rear. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the City Administrator be directed to have a survey made of the property owners backing onto the alleyway to ascertain to what extent they are willing to participate in the improvement of the alley. ~/~QU~p~_~DR ~ATI~O~_qF PORTION OF "D" STREET A letter was read from the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Co° requesting that the City vacate all that portion of "D" Street extending between the Montgomery Freeway and the West line of ~oodlawn Avenue. Mr. George Fretz reported that the Planning Commission had recommend- ed that the request be denied. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith~ and carried, that the letter be filed° /~/~.~W~_A_ _R?I~Np FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT FOURTH AND Fo STREET O~ pID City Engineer Floyd reported two bids were received for the installa- tion of curbs~ gutters~ sidewalks and drainage structures at Fourth Avenue and F. Street, the low bid being that of Frank Trujlllo in the amount of $3,838.15. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel~ and carried, that the low bid of Frank Trujillo in the amount of $3,838.15 be a~cepted. / /CITY FINANCE OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO ATTEND RETIREMENT ~EETING IN BERKELEY Upon recommendation of the City Administrator, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that Finance Officer Grant be authorized to attend a meeting in Berkeley on September 24th of representatives of the League of California Cities on the subject of increased retirement costs to certain members° -3- 0 Administrative Analyst Ross reported that the architect firm of Wulff & Fifield were of the opinion a satisfactory Fire Station could be built for $25,000. and would be glad to draw the plans for the usual of the construction cost. It was moved by Councilman ~enzel, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the City enter into an agreement with the firm of Wulff & Fifield to design the new Fire Station. /~EQuEST TO VISIT SHOP~'ING CENTERS AUTtIORIZED At the request of City Administrator Fulwiler~ it was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman ~mith~ and carried, that the City Administrator and the Mayor be authorized to inspect in the Los Angeles area on September 16th and 17th, shopping centers constructed by the different bidders on the Vista S~iuare property° TRAILER COURT ORDINANCE Councilman Menzel upon inquiring what had happened to the Trailer Park Ordinance, was informed by City ~lanner Fretz that Buildin~ Inspector Grady has been working on it. The City Administrator was directed to cb~ck with the Building Inspector to asccrt~i~ pro§ress so far. ~z/REQUEST FOR ORDINANCE TO PROHIBI~ BOATS & TRAILERS IN FRONT YARDS City Engineer Floyd asked that an ordinance be drafted prohibiting the parking in front yards of boats and trainers. The City Administrator and City Attorney were directed to look into the matter. REPRESENTATION AT PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that City Attorney Kugler be authorized to ~ttend of the Public Utilities Commission in San Diego on the matter of water service to subdivisions above the 165 foot level. Upon recommendation of City Engineer Floyd~ City Attorney Kugler was directed to study what action could be taken, if any, against the Water Company, for ripping up the streets and replacing them in any fashion they desired. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McMains adjourned the meeting at 10:15 P.M. until September 22nd at 7:00 P.M.