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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1959/06/23 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held ~esday June 23, 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 McAllister, Smith, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Kugler, City Administrator Fulwiler, Principal Engineer Harshman, City Planner Fretz, City Finance Officer Grant Mayor McMains led the salute to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer ~/~0BLIC HEARING - Palomar Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed Palomar Annexation, Mayor McMains declared the hearing open. There being no protests, either oral or written, from property owners within the territory proposed to be annexed, or otherwise, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 640 - Approving Palomar Annexation- First reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that Ordinance No. 640 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, McA11 is ter Noes: None Abs~t: None / _/t~/UBLIC HEARING -Proposed rezoning- West side of Third Avenue between K. Street and L. Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-1 and M-1 to C-1 of the property on the West side of Third Avenue, 290 feet South of "K" Street to 'L" Street, Mayor McMains declared the hearing open. There being no protests either oral or written, and no one wishing to be heard on the matter, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 641- Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 398 to rezone West side of Third Avenue from 290 feet South of K. Street to L. Street - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Ordinance No. 641 be placed on its second reading, and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None ? ~FF-STREET PARKING REPORT - Chamber of Commerce A written report was submitted to the Council outlining the history to date of off-street parking in the downtown area. Mr. Dave Phair spoke on the report and introduced Mr. Joseph Carpenito who spoke on the program for the future, and urged the Council to purchase or tie up two lots on Landis Avenue upon which the Downtown Off-Street Parking Committee have obtained options. The two lots to be used for off-street parking and purchased with parking meter funds. It was estimated by Mr. Carpenito that the City would realize approximately $15,000 from sale of the build- ings on the two lots. No action taken by the Council. U~BLIC HEARING - Proposed set-back change on Landis Avenue between E. Street and F. Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed reduction in set-backs from ten feet to five feet on each side of Landis Avenue from Eo Street to F. Street, Mayor McMains declared the hearing open. Mr. Steve Petrovich, 224 Landis Avenue and Mr. F. W. Bailey, 219 Landis Avenue spoke in favor of the proposed reduction. Members of the Downtown Businessmens' Assno were of the opinion the set-back should remain ten feet or increased to fifteen feet to allow for future widening of Landis Avenue° Letters were read from the Chamber of Commerce urging that the ten foot set-back on Landis Avenue and Church Avenue be retained. It was suggested by Councilman McAllister that the matter be referred back to the planning Commission for further consideration. The public heap ing was continued until the meeting of July 7, 1959. RESOLUTION No. 2256- Providing for limited parking on H. Street between Broadway and Smith Street Offered by Councilman Smith, Passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: ~YES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~A~ING BID ON TELEGRAPH CANYON TRUNK LINE SEWER Principal Civil Engineer Harshman reported that eight bids had been received on the proposed Telegraph Canyon Trunk line sewer. Alternate bids were taken on joints to be used, either mechanical or hot poured° VoE.Posey submitted the low bid of $156,774o20 on mechanical joints and Ray Nelson the low bid of $142,498.15 on hot poured joints. After dis- cussion on merits and demerits of the two types of joints, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the low bid of V. E. Posey in the amount of $156,774.20 be accepted. Principal Civil Engineer Harshman pointed out that supplementary papers to the proposal were incomplete on both bids, but City Attorney Kugler had ruled the discrepancies were not sufficient to render the bids invalid. RESOLUTION No. 2257 - Agreement with School District on purchase of their Vista Square property 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 RESOLUTION NOo 2258- Amending Resolution No. 1135-A: Bolidays for City Personnel Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, McMains, Menzel Noes: Councilman DeGraaf Absent: None Prior to its adoption the City Attorney was directed to modify the Resolution to provide for the unclassified positions of City Administrator, City Finance Officer, and Librarian, and that any employee required to work on a Friday prior to a Saturday holiday, should receive only compensatory time off for the time worked on that day° RESOLUTION No. 2259- Approving improvement agreement- Star Dust Subdivision 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. 2260 - Adoption of Budget for fiscal year 1959-1960 Offered by Councilman DeGraaf passed, ~opted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister, Smith, McMains Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the item to adjust the salary of the City Engineer be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. The Mayor set June 30th at ?:30 P.M. as the time for the Council to meet in executive session to discuss personnel problems° /~RING DATE SET FOR 1911 ACT PROJECTS It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that July 7, 1959 at 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a public hearing on proposed 1911 Act projects in the 100 block on 'J" Street and the 100 and 200 block on "E" Street. Properties involved are listed in the office of the City Administrator. /AppoINT__~ENTOF MEMBERS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that in announcing the result of the vote, only the name of the persons receiving the majority number of votes be announced. The names of Ben Patton, Syd Hall and Richard Nelson were submitted by the employees for appointment of one to the Civil Service Commission and the names of Albert Boyer, Howard L. Grosvenor and Harry Chapman were submitted by the Civil Service Commission for appointment of one. A ballot was taken, with Mr. Ben Patton receiving the ~,jority of votes to fill the place of James Brown; the said term to expire June 30, 1961. Mr. Howard Grosvenor received the majority votes to fill the place of J. D. Peters, the term to expire June 30, 1960. Councilman Smith nominated Joseph Stetser for reappointment to the Commission as direct Council appointee. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the nominations be closed. The Clerk was directed to cast a unanimous ballot for Joseph Stetser to succeed himself for a term of three years, said term to expire June 30, 1962. The City Administrator was directed to write letters of commendation to ~Rr. James Brown and Mr. J.D. Peters. ,_~P/POINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO HARBOR COMMISSION A letter was read from the Harbor Commission recommending that Ronald E. Landells and Gene Trook be reappointed to membership on the Harbor Commission. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that Ronald Landells and Gene Trook be reappointed as members of the Harbor Commission for a term of four years~ said term to expire June 30, 1963. BRARY BOARD A letter was read from Joseph Rindone, Chairman of the Library Board tendering his resignation as a member of the Board° Appointment of a member to succeed Mr. Rindone was held over until the next meeting. The names of Pat Walsh, Theodosia Thode and Fred Mahoney were submitted for consideration° /APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO ~ARK & RECREATION COMMISSION A letter was read from the Director of Recreation recommending that William Rathmann and John Anderson be reappointed to succeed themselves as members of the Park & Recreation Commission. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that William Rathmann and John Anderson be reappointed as members of the Park & Recreation Commission for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30, 1963. -3- ! ~*' AP~I~TMENT OF MEMBERS TO PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman Menzel nominated Kyle Stewart for reappointment to the Planning Commission. Other names submitted previously were Jim Bear, E. Allen Comstock, Frank Giardina, John Lo Hoffman, Gene McMillin, Richard Sanguinetti, and Morrie Weaklando Ballots were taken, with Kyle Stewart and Morrie Weakland receiving the majority of votes for the two openings on the Commission. The terms for both Kyle Stewart and Morrie We~kland are for four years and expire June 30, 1963o PPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SAFETY COUNCIL Mayor McMains reappointed C. Co Alley and Joseph Carpenito for a four year term on the Safety Council upon recommendation of the other Council- men; the said term will expire June 30, 1963o Councilman DeGraaf nominated Richard Sanguinetti Councilman Menzel nominated John Hoffman Councilman Smith Nominated Syd Hall for consideration to fill the unexpired Safety Council term of Ken Brown, resigned, or the expired term of J. C. Lauderbach who does not wish to serve another term. Appointment to fill the two remaining vacancies on the Safety Council wa~.held over until the July 7th meeting. :~;~OINTMEHT OF MEMBER TO SISTER CITY COMMISSION A letter was read from the Sister City Friendship Commission recommend- ing that the Council appoint an educator from the secondary school district to fill the vacancy of Barsie Anderson on the Commission. Councilman DeGraaf nominated Spencer Menzel. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the nominations be closed. The Clerk was directed to cast a unanimous ballot for Spencer Menzel for membership on the Sister City Commission, the term to expire June 30, 1962. ~ESOLUTION No. 2261 - Declaring intention to call an Election on Hilltop Highlands Annexation Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, McAllister, Smith, #cMains, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None /t~ECOMMRNDATIONS FOR INTERIM ZONING OF PALOMAR ANNEXATION and precise zoning for Russell'Haas Industrial Park Annexation A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending interim ~-3 and C-2 zoning for the Palomar Annexation, and precise M-1 and R-1 zoning for the Russell Haas Industrial Park Annexation. The Council set July 21st at 7:00 PoM. for a public hearing on the proposed zonings. RE~LUTIONS PERTAINING TO DEDICATION OF PROPERTY FOR JAMES STREET It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that dedication of this property be held over until it is ascertained if all improvements have been installed. RESOLUTION No. 2262 - Commending Billy Casper Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel, Mclllister Noes: None A~ent: None ./APPLICATION TO MOVE DWELLING An application was read from Dr. Speedy Nutz to move a fourplex building from 529 ~ird Avenue to 613 Third Avenue. A letter was read from the Building Inspector stating that the building met with all requirements of the present building code. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the application be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. -4- ST TO METHOD OF SALE OF VISTA SQU~JIE A letter was read from F. L. Kinney protesting the method in which the Council plans to dispose of the Vista Square Housing project° The letter was filed for future reference. ,~REQUEST TO CONNECT TO CITY SEWER A letter was read from G. J. Dixon, Director of Vista Hill Psychiatric Foundation, asking permission to connect to the City sewer and requesting a reimbursement contract from adjoining property owners. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the Engineering Department be directed to proceed with the n~essary engineering of the project. L~R OF COMMENDATION ~- A letter was read from the Chula Vista City School District praising Mrs. Janice Stewart and her staff at the Library for their courtesy and help to both the children and teachers of the District, and to the City Council for maintaining a Library of which the citizens can be justifiably proud. City Administrator Fulwiler was directed to send a letter of apprecia- tion to the District for their sinserity. !~SSELMAN STREET REALIGNMENT Mr. Delwin Floodberg, ~56 Casselman Street, appeared to protest action taken by the Council to request participation by the property owners in removal and installation of curbs and gutters on the South side of Casselman Street in the 400 block. Mr. Floodberg was of the opinion the City was in error in installing the curb and gutter in its present location. The Council requested again that the City Administrator contact Mr. Baker, Floodberg, Mitchel, and O'Day to see if they will participate in the cost of the project. If participation in the cost is approved the City Administrator was directed to proceed immediately with the proposed realignment of Casselman Street, but if participation by the property owners is not approved, then proceed with improving the street at its present alignment. ~GE/ SCALE FOR GAS TAX PROJECT APPROVED Principal Civil Engineer Harshman requested that the Council approve the wage scale for the Hilltop Drive gas tax project No. 33. 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 Hilltop Drive project as requested° DATE SET FOR HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor McMains set July 7 at 7:00 PoM. as the time for a public he)ring on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance° QUEST TO OPEN DRIVEWAYS ON HALF STREET (King Street) City Administrator Fulwiler reported the City had been receiving requests of property owners facing Murray Street between First and Second Avenues to cut the curb for driveways at the rear of their proper{les abutting the half street of King Street, in order to get into their back yards. Mrs Fulwiler asked for an opinion of the Council because to date the City was not letting the cuts be made, as it would create an undesirable condition for those property owners whose houses face upon King Street. The Council was of the opinion good judgement was being used in prohibiting the use of King Street for an alley by those people living on and facing Murray Street. -5- VEtO OF AB 1673 Recommended Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, as requested by the League of California Cities, it was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the City Administrator be directed to send a letter to Governor Brown requesting that he veto A~1673. EXTENSION OF Ho STREET EAST OF HILLTOP DRIVE It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that a request should be made to the County Planning Comml~S~ion to make provisions for the extension of H. Street East of  op Drive. ~OFF-STP~ET PARKING ORDINANCE Councilman DeGraaf suggested that the time might be right to make another study of the proposed off-street parking ordinance° The Planning Commission was directed to make the study and report its findings to the Council. ADJOUKNMENT Mayor McMains adjourned the meeting at 10:30 PoMo until July 7, 1959 at 7:00