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.