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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1959/07/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 14, 1959 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Smith, McAllister, DeGraaf, Menzel Absent: Councilman McMains Also present: City Administrator Fulwiler, City Attorney Kugler, City Engineer Floyd, City Planner Fretz, Administrative Anayst Ross In the absence of Mayor McMains, Mayor Pro-rem McAllister presided at the meeting, asking for the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and a moment of medi~ation. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES Moved by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the Minutes for the Council meetings of June 9, 16, 23, and July 7 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilmano fBLIc HEARING - McCausland Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed McCau.sland Annexation, Mayor pro-tem McAllister declared the hearing open. There being no protests either oral or written from property owners within the territory proposed to be annexed, or otherwise, Mayor pro-rem McAllister declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 642- Approving McCausland Annexation- First reading It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Ordinance NOo 642 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 Menzel, McAllister, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains ~.~../I~UBLIC HEARING -(Continuation) Amendment to zoning Ordinance No. 398 (Major changes) This being the time and place set for the continuation of a public hearing on an amendment to make major changes in the zoning ordinance, Mayor pro-rem McAllister declared the hearing open. City Attorney Eugler stated that legally a minimum square footage for dwellings may be established in a zoning ordinance. George Bishop, representing San Diego Gas & Electric Co. was assured "transmission lines" would be deleted from Section 6.10, subsection (a). No others wishing to be heard, Mayor pro-tem McAllister declared the hear- ing closed. Councilman DeGraaf was concbened about the lack of available build- ing space on some sloping lots, even though they meet the minimum require- ments. The Council generally were of the opinion the best policy would be to approve the amendment to the zoning ordinance as now written and consider further changes later. ORDINANCE No. 643 - Amending Zoning Ordinance (Major changes) First reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that Ordinance No. 643 be placed on its first reading; that read- ing of the text be waived and consideration given to further changes at a later date. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains ~YOR APPOINTEES TO SAFETY COUNCIL Eayor pro-tem McAllister reported that Eayor McEains had appointed Richard Sanguinetti and John Hoffman to the Safety Council. The term~ each is to fill will be ascertained upon the Mayor's return. RESOLUTION No. 2269-Approving agreement with Naval District for disposition of Vista Square Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, tow&t: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains ZONING RECOEMENDED A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that five lots on the West side of Ash Avenue below James Street be rezoned from R-1 to R-2o Mayor pro-tem McAllister set August 4 at 7:00 P.Eo as the time for a public hearing on the proposed zone change. .~',~VPEAL OF MRS. VOLK DENIED A report was read from the Planning Commission on the appeal of Mrs. Volk, 134 Madison Avenue, to allow her off-street parking within her front yard set-back. Mrs. Volk spoke in behalf of her appeal. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the appeal by Mrs. Volk for a variance be denied. She was told to park either in her rear yard or side yard° RESOLUTION No. 2270- Dedicating D. E0 Floodberg property for Casselman St. Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains RESOLUTION No. 2271- Dedicating O. T. Floodberg property for Casselman Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains RESOLUTION No. 2272-Accepting dedication of sewer easement-Richard Levi Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister~ Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman EcMains RESOLUTION No. 2273-Accepting dedication of sewer easement-Richard Levi Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, EcAllister, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains RESOLUTION No. 2274-Approving 1st supplemental memorandum of agreement for expenditure of gas tax allocation Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel, ~cAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman McEains -2- RESOLUTION No. 2275- Approving extension of County radio maintenance agreement. Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, McAllister, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains W RDING BID ON GAS TAX PROJECT NOo 33 (Hilltop Drive) City Engineer Floyd reported six bids had been received on Gas Tax Project NOo 33 - the low bid being that of the Griffith Co. in the amount of $40,587.00° yr. Floyd recormmended that the low bid be accepted with 5% for contingencies ($42,616.35). It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the low bid of the Griffith Co. be accepted with 5% for contingencies, providing Council approval is granted prior to expenditure of any of the 5%° The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAll~ter Noes: None absent: Councilman McMains ~GE SCALE APPROVED It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the Engineering Department be authorized to proceed with the advertising of the prevailing wage scale for the Gas Tax Project No. 34 (Improvements at Fourth Avenue and F. Street and Fourth Avenue and Broadway.) RESOLUTION No. 2276- Offering to purchase property owned by the School District° Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister Noes: None Absent: ~ouncilman McMains PETITION FOR STREET INPROVEMENTKS ON K. STREET A petition was read from patrons of business on E. Street between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue, asking that E. Street be widened to an AS_s foot wide first class street at this time. No action taken. SEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No, 105 Resolution No. 105 of the State Assembly, urging Chartered cities to refrain from imposing inheritance or other death taxes upon its residents was read to the Council. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that receipt of the Resolution be acknowledged and the Assembly informed that Chula Vista does not now have such a tax, nor is one contemplated. ~UDIES BEING MADE BY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS A letter was read from the Division of Highways informing the Council that studies are now being made in regard to widening of Montgomery Fre~ way from San Ysidro and National City, and a new interstate freeway from San Ysidro to Del Mar. The Clerk was directed to acknowledge receipt of the letter and assure them of our full cooperation. /REQUEST FOR USE OF OLD LIBRARY SITE A letter was read from M. Go~dderar, Chairman of the Senior Citizens Committee of the Chula Vista Kiwanis Club, proposing that the old Library site be used for recreational purposes for the adults of the community° The Clerk was directed to place the matter on the Agenda for the next Council meeting, at which time Administrative Analyst Ross will submit a complete report on action taken on the old Library site to date. -3- ~/~0POSED CLOTHING MANUFACTURING FIRM A letter was read from the Ratner Manufacturing Co. outlining their plans to locate a plant in Chula Vista if the area is annexed to the city as M-1 property and Woodlawn Avenue through the property is abandoned. No action taken. RESOLUTION NOo 2277- Giving notice of proposed 'L" Street Annexation Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeOraaf, Menzel, McAllister, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilma~McMains RESOLUTION No. 2278- Invitation for proposals to purchase Vista Square Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman McMains '~,~J~I>pEAL OF ROSALIE VOLK Dale Gardner, contractor for Rosalie Volk, appeared to ask if the Council had any questions to ask him concerning the Rosalie Volk appeal to permit parking in her front set-back on Madison Avenue which was taken up earlier in the meeting. Mr. Gardner was informed the Council had no further questions to ask. ~ _~RAIsAL REQUESTED ON LOT NEEDED FOR SHASTA STREET City Administrator Fulwiler requested permission to have the lot needed fv~ the extension of Shasta Street to Hilltop Drive, appraised. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to hire the appraiser and do so at the earliest possible date. ~WARD OF MERIT Upon recommendation of Councilman DeGraa£, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that an award of merit be presented to Christopher Fair, 654 Del Mar Avenue, for havlng won the National Juvenile Magician Championship. ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro-rem McAllister adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M. to Tuesday July 21st at 7:00 P.M. x~City Cl~rk ~'