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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1959/06/02 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 2, 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, City Engineer Floyd, City planner Fretz, Administrative Analyst Bogs Mayor McMains led the salute to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer ORDINANCE No. 635 - Approving Milgen & Kipp Annexation - second reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Ordinance No. 635 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 McAllister, Smith, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 636-Approving Morris Annexation No. 2 - second reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that Ordinance No. 636 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, McAllister Noes; None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 637-Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 398-second reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Ordinance No. 637 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 DeOraaf~ Menzel~ McAllister, Smith, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2247-Vacating sewer easement in Hermosa Manor Subdivision Offered by Councilman McAllister~ passed, adopted and approve by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, McMains~ DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None b//~sent: None PLICATION TO MOVE DWELLING APPROVED A letter was read from D. H. Lively asking permission to move a dwelling from 215 H. Street to a new location on Mitscher Street between First Avenue and Corte Maria Avenue. A letter was read from Building Inspector Grady Listing conditions under which he would recommend that permission to move the house be granted. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that permission to move the dwelling be granted, subject to the recommendations of the Building Inspector. RESOLUTION No. 2248 - Approving Improvement Agreement - Seaview Estates No. 3 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 No. 2249-Designating portions of certain streets as parking meter zones Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, ¥cMains, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ENSION OF SHASTA STREET TO HILLTOP DRIVE City Administrator Fulwiler asked if the Council thought something should be done to assure the continuation of Shasta Street through to Hilltop Drive in order to accommodate anticipated traffic to the new Hilltop High School. The Clerk was directed to place the matter on the agenda for the next meeting. ~TE SET FOR BUDGET SEARING Mayor McMains set June 16, 1959 at 7:00 P.M. as the time for a public hearing on the 1959-1960 Budget. ~I~NDIS AVENUE AND CHURCH AVENUE WIDENING REQUESTED A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce Downtown Off-Street Parking Committee recommending that the present ten foot set back on both sides of Landis Avenue and Church Avenue between E. Street and F. Street be retained; that money be allowed in the 1959-1960 Budget for the widening of these streets, and that the Street Department proceed immediately with the widening° The Clerk was directed to read these recommendations at the public hearing on the proposed reduction of set backs on Landis Avenue to be held June 23rd. ~gQUEST l~OR LIMITED PARKING ON "H" STREET A letter was read from Beatrice Peck requesting that limited parking be established on "H" Street between Broadway and Smith Street or Fifth Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the letter be referred to the Chief of Police for study and if he agrees that there is a need for the requested limited parking, th? City Attorney be directed to draft the necessary Ordinance. ~AssELi/AN STREET REALIGNMENT Mr. Baker from the 400 block on Casselman Street asked what the City planned on doing, if anything, to change the alignment of Casselman Street East of Monte Vista Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the City Administrator be directed to contact all the property owners in the area to see if some agreement can be worked out jointly with them and the City. AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister None: None Absent: None  ME CHANGE OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE City Administrator Fulwiler reported that the Planning Commission had taken action to recommend that the name of Country Club Drive remain as it now is West of First Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary Resolution to rescind action taken by the Council to change the name to '~" Street. REQUEST FOR SPACE ON THIRD AVENUE FOR PARKING TESTS City Administrator Fulwiler reported the Department of Motor Vehicles has requested permission to use a portion of Third Avenue Extension upon which to conduct parking tests for applicants for drivers licenses. Police Chief Quinn has recommended against the request. The Council was not in favor of their using Third Avenue, and suggested they look for a spot o~ "C" Street. ~IDGET AUTO RACING DIRECTIVE Councilman Smith reported that a letter from Police Chief Quinn indicated the Midget Auto Racing Association in Sweetwater Valley had not complied with the Council Directive to install mufflers on their racers, and were not cooperating generally. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that City Administrator Fulwi]er and Chief of Police Quinn be instructed to compel the Association to abide iRs he Coum~il Directive, or take steps to close the speedway. T AVKN~E EXTENSION Mr. W. R. (~llins, 83 Minot Avenue inquired as to what was to be done about the propose4 First Avenue extension North of "D" Street. He was of the opinion that moving in o~ more houses would not be allowed. Mayor McMains referred the matter to City Administrator Fulwiler, City Engineer Floyd, and City Planner Fretz for study and solution to the problem. FIX)OD CONTROL ALI~ATION APPROVED Mayor McMains reported word had been received from Representative Wilson in Washington stating that $~0,000. had been allocated to start engineering work on flood control in Sweetwater Valley. It was pointed out that hiring of the hydraulic engineer for study of the effect on the Valley of ~he Paradise Creek Diversion project would not now be necessary. Mayor McMains stated there was a request in the Budget for a boat ramp, and wondered if it would be possible to get State money for develop- ment of such a ramp. After discussion Mayor McMains suggested that the Harbor Commission determine the most feasible place for a boat ramp, and that Administrative Analyst Ross check on the availability of State funds. ~TIGATION ON BOAT City Attorney Kugler, in reporting on the litigation on the beached boat at the foot of F. Street, stated the Judge has given the owners forty- five days in which to remove the boat. ADJOUI~NMENT Mayor McMains adjourned the meeting at 8:15 P.Mo until 9:00 A.~. June 3rd for Budget session.