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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1959/06/16 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday June 16, 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, McMains, DeGraaf, ~enzel Absent: Councilman McAllister Also present: City Attorney Kugler, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Engineer Floyd, Administrative Analyst Ross, City Finance Officer Grant, Purchaser Stanley Mayor McMains led the salute to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer ~ _~BLIC HEARING - Budget for fiscal year 1~59-1960 This being the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1959-1960 Mayor McMains declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heardeither in opposition or support of the proposed budget, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 639 - Repealing No. 632 - Country Club Drive name change- second reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman ~enzel, and carried, that Ordinance No. 639 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 Noes: None CAS~nt: Councilman McAlllster SSELMAN STREET REALIGNMENT City Administrator Fulwller ~ported that examination of records shows that the alignment of Casselman Street in the 400 block is now as it should be, and has never been changed by the City. Consequently, the City does not necessarily have a responsibility in the proposed realign- me~t of the Street. Mr. Fulwiler reported the cost of filling the North ~would be $560. and the cost of removing and replacing curbs, drive- ways and gutters on the South side would be $970. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the City Administrator'~directed to approach the property owners in the 400 block on Casselman Street with the proposition that the City will participate in the amount of $560. if they are willing to con- tribute the remaining $410. to realign Casselman Street as proposed on plans on file in the office of the City Engineer. ~/~PORT OF STEERING COMMITTEE ON DISPOSITION OF VISTA SQUARE City Administrator Fulwiler reported contact has been made with the Naval District, and they are of the opinion one-half of the remainder of Vista Square could be disposed of within nine months, and the remaining half within eighteen months, and recommended such an agreement be drawn up. Also that the School District will be willing to sell their property in the Vista Square area to the City if an agreement is entered into whereby the District will receive any additional amount for which the property might sell, over and above the appraised 60~ a square foot. The Council was of the opinion it would be more advantageous to the City as a whole when calling for bids on Vista Square, to be more concerned as to the development and time of development, than to merely try to realize the most possible money f~om the sale. City Attorney Kugler stated that the Council would not lose control over the property by calling for competitive bids if they specified adequately what their desires were as to its development, and would surely be relieved cf any possible criticism by so doing. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the Vista Square property should be advertised at the flat appraisal price, and prospective developers invited to submit proposed plans and estimated time for development of the property° City Attorney Kugler was directed to draft, for action at the next meeting, the necessary Resolution for submission to the Naval District. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to draft the necessary Resolution agreeing that the School District is entitled to any additional amount, if the property they propose to sell to the City is resold for more than the appraised 60~ per square foot. ~ETITION ON ZONING OF VISTA SQUARE A petition was read from property owners in the immediate vicinity surrounding the Vista Square housing, requesting that the Vista Square property East of Fifth Avenue and North of "I" Street be zoned R-1 or R-2. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION The Council held over until the next meeting the appointment of members to the Civil Service Commission, in order that Councilman McAllister could be present. Councilman Smith reported that Joseph Stetser had consented to serve another three year term, if the Council so desired. ~*~/~WARDING OF BID ON PAVING MATERIALS Purchasing Agent Stanley reported he had received five bids on approximately 16,400 tons of asphaltic concrete paving material for use in repairing streets; low bid being that of the Griffith Company in the amount of ~ per ton° It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Council- man Smith, and carried, that the low bid of the Griffith Company be accepted and that 20% of the additional Gas Tax Funds to be derived as a result of the new census be used for purchase of this material. RESOLUTION No. 2255 - Approving County Civil Service Agreement for 1959-60 Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith~ McMains, DeGraaf, Menmel Noes: None AbSent: Councilman McAllister NATION FOR CITIZENS LOUNGE A letter was read from the United Church Women of Chula Vista, offer- ing to donate $15.95 to start a fund for the furnishing of a religious corner in the future Senior Citizen's Lounge. A cheek for $15.95 accompan- ied the letter; said check to be used for purchase of a Bible or religious Books. City Attorney Kugler stated that a governmental agency cannot spend funds for religious purposes. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman l)eGraaf, and carried, that a letter of appreciation be written the Church Women, and the check returned to them until such a time as the project they mention has been developed. ~R~UEsT FgR PARKING IN FRONT YARD SET-BACK A letter was read from Mrs° Rosalie Volk, and she spoke in support of her letter, requesting that the Council overrule the decision of the Planning Commission to deny her permission to use her front yard set-back as a parking lot. Mrs. Volk was told she should make a formal appeal to the Council according to procedure, as set forth in the zoning ordinance. .,~UEST.. FOR REST ROOMS Mr. Robert Holmes asked that the Council consider installation of Public rest rooms in the Third Avenue area° He also protested having to ask for a key in order to use the rest rooms in the new public library. The matter was turned over to Mr. Gosch, Secty. of the Chamber of Commerce in order that he might bring it up with the Downtown Businessmen's Association° MEETING WIT~ PLANNING COMMISSION Becision was made to meet jointly with the Planning Commission at 7:00 PoM. June 17th to discuss the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance. HOME COMING - Bill Casper Mayor McMains stated it was his desire that the City participate in a big home coming for Bill Casper when he returns from having won the National open golf championship. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McMains adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PoM. to June 17th at 7:00 P.M.