HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1959/07/28 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday July 28, 1959
The Council met in the Council Chambers on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the
following Councilmen present:
Councilmen McHains, DeGraaf, Menzel
Absent: Councilmen McAllister, Smith
Also present: City Attorney Kusler, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Engineer
Floyd, Administrative Analyst Ross, City Purchaser Stanley
Maygr Mcliains led the salute to the Flag and asked for a mo~ent of prayer
/~UBLIC HEARING (continued) Hilltop Highlands Annexation
This being the time and place to ~hich a public hearing on the proposed Hilltop Highlands
Annexation had been continued, liayor HcHains asked if there were any others in the audience
~ho wished to be heard. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed
annexation, and no ~ritten c~unications having been received, the Hayor closed the hearinE.
ORDINANCE No. 648- Calling an election on Hilltop Highlands Annexation
It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Council~anlienzel, and carried, that
Ordinance No. 648 be introduced and adopted, and that reading of the text be waived. The
motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Degraaf, lienzel, Hcliains
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Smith, McAllister
A~ALECREST ESTATES No. 1 - Approval of Final Nap
It was moved by Councilman Henzel, seconded by Councilman DeOraaf, and carried, that
the final map and improvement plans of Ealacrest Estates No. 1 Subdivision be accepted
upon the execution by the o~ner of a contract with the City of Chula Vista for the installa-
tion of t~provamants and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, ~hich
contract and bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality.
L~OSIT FOR SE~ER ON HALECREST ESTATES Hoo I Subdivision
It was moved by Councilman DeGruf, seconded by Councilman Nenzel, and carried, that
the subdividers of Halecrest Estates No. 1 be permitted to deposit $300 per acre prior to
issuance of buildin$ permits, to cover the sewer assessment and that a refund be authorized,
ii one is due, ~en the actual assessment has been determined.
~/ROBINtl00D No. 4 - Approval of Final Hap
It was moved by Councilman Henzel, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, thaL
the final map and Improvement plans of Robinhood No. 4 Subdivision be accepted upon the
execution by the o~ner of a contract with the City, o[ Chula Vista for the installation
of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the perfornmnce thereof, which
contract and bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality.
RESOLUTION N~.. 2283- Approving improvement aEreement- Robinhood No. 4
Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote,to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Henzel, Mc21ains, DeGraaf
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Smith, HcAllister
,"AWARDING OF BID ON GAS TAX PROJECT No. 34- Held over
City Engineer Floyd reported two bids received on the proposed Gas Tax Project No. 34
(Improvements at Fourth Avenue and F. Street and Broadway and F. Street).
It was Hr. Floyd's recoeznendation that due to the fact that both bids were consider-
ably higher than the Engineer's estimate, action be withheld until the next meetly.
It was moved by Councilman DeOraaf~ seconded by Counci!m~nNanzel, and carried, that
action on awarding the bid for ~as Tax ProJect Ho. 3/+ be held over one week.
~/AWARDING OF BID ON TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT BROADWAY AND G. STREET
City Engineer Floyd reported four bids had been received on installation of traffic
signals at Broadway and G. Street, the low bid being that of Ets-Hokin-Galvan.
It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman DeCraaf, and carried, that
the low bid in the amount of $3494.00 be awarded to Ets-Rokin and Galvan for installation
of traffic signals at Broadway and G. Street. The motion carried by the following vote,to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Menzel, McBains, DeGraaf
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Smith, McAllister
RESOLUTION No. 2254- Giving notice of proposed Crane Annexation
Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, Mcliains
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Smith, McAlllster
~gSOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PURChaSING WATER SYSTEM
Action on this Resolution was held over until all Councilmen are paesent. City
Administrator Fulwiler was instructed to work out a time and place for the Council to meet
jointly with m~bers of the Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District and
report the date at the next meeting.
ORDINANCE No. 644- Establishing building line on Landis Ave.- Second reading
The adoption of this ordinance was held over until the next meeting in order that
all Councilmen might be present.
ORDINAI~CE No. 645- Precise zoning for Russell Haas Industrial Park Annexation-Second reading
It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Henzel, and carried,
that Ordinance No. 645 be placed on its second reading; that reading of fha text be
waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Nenzel, ~cliains
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Smith, ~cAllister
DISTRICT oN LIE - Y SITE
City Administrator Fulwiler gave a report on the meeting he and City Attorney Kugler
had with Dr. Tiffany of the School District In regard to clearing title to old Library
site. It was tentatively agreed that a Resolution by the City Council stating that the
City will use the land for civic purposes only should be exchanged for a Resolution by
the School Board stating that it is their understanding that the use of this land for
civic purposes is in agreement with the original Deed and contract.
RESOLUTION No. 2285- Regarding proposed use of the old Library site
Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, ~cliains
Noes: None
Absent: ~ouncilmen Smith, HcAllister
~ *REPORT O~ POSS!B!X t911 ACT IHPROVEHEIITS,.
City Administrator Fulwiler submitted a report from H. C. Ballard listing properties
on Landis Avenue between E. Street and Davidson Street; Fourth Avenue from J. Street to
K. Street; and J, Street from Gretchen Road to Broadway upon which the City could force
improvements of sidewalks, curbs, gutters and shoulder paving if the Council so desired.
The Addresses and o~nsrs' names of the properties involved are on file in the office of
the City Administ~s~. It wes moved by Councilman DeGgaad, seconded by Councilman
Menzel, and carrie, I~t t~ City Administrator be authorized to proceed under 1911 Act
procedure with i~reviq the aforementioned properties.
J~ M~ETING WITH LIBRARY BOARD
Mayor Mcldains set August 18th at 8:~ P.M. as the time for a Joint meeting of the
ry Board and the City Council,
~REQUEST FOR LICENSE TO LAY FUEL OIL LINE
A letter was read [ro~ the San Die$o Gas & Electric Co. requesting a license from
the City to lay a £uel oil line across "D", "F", and "G" Streets.
RESOLUTION No. 228b- Granting license to San Diego Gas & Electric Co. to lay fuel line
Offered by Councilm~nManzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Menzel, McMains, DeGraaf
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Smith, McA11ister
~/d~Crso~.~l)ATIONS OF HARBOR C(~4I$S~0N ON TIDBLAItDS
A report was submitted from the ltarbor Co~ission recommending that a bond election
be held not later than October 15, 1959 in the amount of $1,250,000.00 for the purpose
of developing approximately 75 acres of harbor tidelands. Rt. Wesley Mohr ursed the
Gouncil to 8et the correct information to the public, through the Chamber of Co~nerce,
as soon as possible, on the proposed bond election.
It was movad by Gou~ilman Banzai, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that
the City Administrator a~l City Attorney contact Of Melveny and Myers fo£ information as
to procedura on the bond alection for possible action at the next Council meetin§.
~ ~UEST TO DI~ FILL HATERIAL ~[~ TIDELANDS
Cit~ Administrator lh~llar stated ha had received a request from Rohr Aircraft Co.
to dump fill material of a solid nature West of ~he mean hish tide line and adjacent to
the property presently being used by the company. It ~as moved by Councilman DeGraa£~
seconded by Counci!~ Manzel~ and carried, that the City Administrator be directed to
~ork out an agreement with P. ohr Aircraft Co. to permit them to dump the material as
requested.
~ID AWARDED 0iq POLICE CAR AND CAB AND CHAS~$
City Purchaser Stanley reported one bid had bean received on a four-door sedan for
the Police Department in the amount of $2~2~8.~0 plus tax and less $~00o00 trade-in
allowance. ~wo bids w~re received on a half-ton Ford cab and chassis for the Police
Depar~ut, the low bid bain~ ~ha~ o£ the Fuller Motors in the amount of $1672.)4.
]E ~s meved by Com%¢ilman ~G~&af, seconded by Councilman Mensel, and carried, thee
the l~ bids of Fullar Motnrs for dna four door Ford Sedan and one half-ton Ford Cab
and Ghass£s ba Recapped as per bid.
City Purchaser Stanley reported having received one bid on a back-hoe in the amount
of $3993.80 from the Southern Equipment Co., a~d rec~ended that it be accepted.
It was moved by Councilman Manael, saconded by Councilman DeGraa{, and carried, that
the Iow bid of Southern Equipment Co. on a back-hoe in the amount of $3993.80 be accepted.
RESOLUTION No. 2287- Establishing one Taxi Stand for the Martin Cab Co.
Of{erad by Cn~ei~man De~aaf, passed, ~dopted and approved by the following vote,
AYES: Cou~ilmen De~raaf, Mensel, Me, sins
Noes: None
Abs~t: Councilmen Smith, McAllister
i~-~ff~qUEST/ FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AT BALL pARK
A letter was read from C. B. Rice, owner of property et 79 Fifth Avenue, requesting
that the City provide proper parking~ drinking and rest room facilities for the public
at the new baseball park, The Clerk was directed to read the letter at the meeting ~ith
the Park and Recreation Commission August 4th.
LETTER OF APFRECIATION
A letter was read from Christopher Fair expressing appreciation
to the Council for the Certificate of merit awarded him at the last meeting.
/I~IiqUEST FOR AHEI'{I)I'tEI',{T TO C, ARD ROOti ORDII'{AI',{GE
A petition was read from Hiles Brahmer, operator of the Pastime Cardroom, request,
ing that the Cardroom Ordinance be amended to extend the closing time o£ cardroomsto
2:00 o'clock A.H. instead of the present 12 o'clock.
It was moved by Councilman Hcliains, seconded by Councilman Henzel, and carried,
that the closing time of cardrooms in Chula Vista remain at 12:00 o'clock, midnight.
ETWATER RIVER BASIN FLOOD CONTROL PROJEC~
A letter was read from Congressman Wilson stating he has asked the Army Engineers
to set iorth in detail what steps will be taken next on the Sweetwater River Basin
flood control project.
P.F.~ilEST FOR USE OF EqUIPN~NT ON ¥IESTA GROUI~S
John DeVito, grounds chairman of the 1939 Fiesta de la Luna requested permission
Co use City Street Equipment on off hours, with City operators, to level and clean the
lot to be used for the iiesta grounds this year.
City Administrator lulwiler was directed to check past procedure and made a
recon~aendation at the next Council meeting.
R~EST TO BAVE ALL~¥ REOPENED
A request was made b~ lire. Oilbert Dahms, 178 Minor Ave. and Hr. E. Buhler,
160 Hinot Ave. to reopen Ihs recently closed alley North oi E. Street between Hinot
Avenue and Second Avenue.
They were informed by the City Attorney that now that it was closed legally, it
could not be reopened except by purchase or condemnation. The Council advised the
property o~ners to prepare a plan £or the development of the rear of their properties
along the alley, and present it to the Planning Co~nission /or consideration at the
August lOth meeting.
ltayor Hcliains adjourned the meeting at 9:13 P.M. until AuEust 4th at 7:00 P.H.
City Clerk of the City'of Chula Vista,
California