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
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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.
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~/~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.
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