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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1959/05/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Ch"dLAVISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 12, 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, Menzel Absent: Councilman McAllister Also present: City Attorney Kugler, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Engineer Floyd, City Planner Fretz, Administrative Analyst Rose, City Finance Officer Grant Mayor Mc. Mains led the salute to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the Minutes for the Council meetings of April 14, 21, 27, 28, and May 5th be ap~eved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~/~BLIC HEARING-Closing portion of Smith Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed closing of a portion of Smith Street between Casselman and D. Streets, Mayor McMains declared the hearing open. At the request of Mrs. Idella Brooks, City Administrator Fulwiler explained why the street was being closed. Mrs. J. C. Larrasa was told she would be able to fence in her property after the street has been closed. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION No. 2236-Ordering vacation of a portion of Smith Street ~ O'~fered by Councilman Menzel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, Smith, McMains, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister UBLIG HEARING -Closing portion of alley North of E. Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed closing of a portion of alley North of E. Street between Second Avenue and Minor Avenue, Mayor Mc~ains declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the closing, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman DeGraaf questioned the advisability of installing improvements in the area until a new grade has been established for the possible raising of E. Street in the future, No action taken. ~ RESOLUTION No. 223?-.Ordering vacation of portion of alley North of ~. Street Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Mc. Mains, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister ~PROP~tATION TO RAISE MANHOLE AUTHOKIZED ~/ It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that $150. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the Sewer Income Fund to cover the cost ct raising a sewer manhole in compliance with terms agreed upon with developers of the property involved in the alley closing North ct E. Street. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, Smith, McMatns, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McA£1~ster PUBLIC HEARING -Proposed rezoning of North side of G. Street East of Broadway This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed re- zoning £rom R-3 to C-1 of property on the North side of G. Street East of Broadway, Mayor McMains declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the rezoning, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. BLIC HEARING - Proposed rezoning ot south side of G. Street east of Broadway This being the time and place, as advertised, lot a public hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-2 to R-3 and C-1 of property on the South side of Go Street East of Broadway, Mayor Hcli~ins declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the rezoning, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 633-Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 398- First reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Henzel, and carried, that Ordinance No. 633 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, Henzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister /UNTRY CLUB VIEW No. 2- Approval of Final Map It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the final ~p and improvement plans of Country Club View No. 2 Subdivision be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City of Chula Vista for the installation of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract and bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. RESOLUTION No. 223,~rApproving improv~at agreement-Country Club View No. 2 Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to=wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION No. 2239-Approving memorandum of agreemerit - Gas Tax Offered by Councihnan Smith,, read in full, passed adopted and approved by the following vote, to/l. wit: RESOLUTION No. 2240= Giving notice of proposed Palomar Annexation ~fered by Councilman Menzel.i ~ead in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Meu~el, Smith, Mc. Mains, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman MaAlliSter ORDINANCE No. 634-Amending Harbor Commission Ordinance No. ~38-First reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by CouRcilman DeGraaf, and carried, that Ordinance No. 634 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, Henzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister ORDINANCE No. 632- Changing name of a portion of Country Club Drive- Second reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that Ordinance No. 632 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 DeGraaf, Menzel, Smith, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister REPORT ON AMBULANCE SERVICE It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that this matter be held over until the next meeting at which time Councilman HcAllister would be present. -2- ! C~VIL SERVICE REC0~dENDATION- Senior En$ineerinE Aid The Clerk was directed to place this item on the agenda for the next meeting. ACTION EESCINDED It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, eeconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the Council action adopting Resolution No. 2232 be rescinded. RESOLUTION No. 2240~acating portion of drainage easement between Beech and Cedar Ave. Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McHaine, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 22~1- Approving agreement for disposition of portion of Vista Square Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full~ passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Mc/dains, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister ~//~LETTER OF CO[~IENDATION A letter was read from Martin Hurlbut commending the Council on action taken pertaining to the abandonment of the Midget Auto Race Track in Sweetwater Valley. /R EqUEST FOR IMPROVEMENTS under 1911 Act A petition was read from property owners in the 100 block on J. Street requesting Chat the Council enact provisions of the 1911 Act in order to provide sidewalks on the North side of J. Street, between First and Second Avenues. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the City Administrator be instructed to look into the matter to determine if it is possible to persuade those property owners on the North side of J. Street between First and Second Avenues who do not now have sidewalks to install them of their own accord.  iCE PROTECTION FOR MEMORIAL PARK ;"~' A letter was read from the Park & Recreation Commission commending the Police Dept. for its assistance in helping control vandalism in Hemorial Park~ and asking that the Council consider establishment of protection at the Park from ~ A.M. to 8 A.M., 4 P.M. to 7 P.M., and 8 P.M. to 10 P.M. C TION C ISSION A letter was read from the Park & Recreation Commission urging that the Council look to the toss, lesion for consideration on problems of mutual concern and refer these problems to them before any definite Council action is taken. ~i//REqUEST FOR WAIVER OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEE A letter was read from the American Institute of Narcotics Education requesting that the Council waive the license fee of $25. to solicit funds in the City of Chula Vista. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to determine if it is possible under the present ordinance to waive the fee and if so, that the Institute be permitted to solicit without a license and if not, to bring the matter back at the next meeting. Councilman DeGraaf voted No. ~/.REqUEST FOR TPJWFIC CONTROL AT BROADWAY AND G. STREET ~r. Ed Culnan asked that the Council direct installation of the traffic signals at Broadway and G. Street as soon as possible, in order to alleviate the hazardous condition existing at the intersection. Mr. Culnan was told the signals have been authorized but for economical reasons the City wished to install them along with those at F. Street and Broadway. The Council recommended that the City Administrator ~equest the Police Chief to look into the possibility of temporary relief at the intersection, prior to installatibn of the signals. -3- [/ffi~ LIBRARY SITE Councilman Menzel asked for an estimate of the cost to put the old LIBRARY Building into usable condition. City Administrator Fulwiler stated that he had a committee composed of the City Engineer, Building Inspector and Recreation Director to make a study on the proposed rehabilitation of the old Library building and would wel.c~xae Council participation if any of the Councilmen so desired. ~/TP~ILEa PA~ o~I~E In response from an inquiry from Councilman ~en~el, City Flanner Fret~ stated that he had submitted the Trailer Court Ordinance to the Planning Coa~ission for study and should be ready for public hearing in the very near future. 1 /~P~IAL APPROPRIATION FOR ENGINEERING SCIENCE CONTRACT It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that $13,200o be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund Co pay the contract of Engineering Science Inc. consulting Engineers. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYIS: Councilmen Smith, Mcliains, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister SPECIAL APPROPRIATION FOR LEGAL PRINTING ACCOUNT It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that $4400. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to replenish the legal printing account (1-10-B 2.4). The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, Smith, McMains, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister SPECIAL APFROPRIATION- STREET PAVING ACCOUNT It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that $14,300. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Street paving account (1-53-c-14) for materials purchased from deposits made for shoulder paving by private residents. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, Smith, McMains Noes; None Absent: Councilman McAllis=er /~ARADISE CREEK DIVERSION City Administrator Fulwiler asked what action the Council wished taken, if any, against National City on their Paradise Creek diversion project. The Council recommended that the City Attorney investigate and advise the Council what legal steps could be taken toward restraining National City from diverting the Paradise Creek into the Sweetwater River. ~USTRIAL C(~%IlSSION Mayor McMains stated he had observed most all other cities have an Industrial Commission, and wondered if Chela Vista might bw ready for such a Co..aission. It seemed to be the thinking of the Council that an Industrial Go~ission would serve no immediate need unless the City were to have a City owned Industrial Park over which they would have certain c~ntrol. It was suggested the Chamber of Commerce's Industrial Committee might study and report on the need for such a Commission. ~Vm~ING OF COUNCIL FOOIU~ City Engineer Floyd asked the Council if it was their desire, in the proposed revamping of the Council podium to extend the platform out into the Chambers, or to extend the alcove to the rear of the Council table to the West. Mr. Floyd explained that one or the other had to be done in order to acco~nodate the proposed oval shaped Council table. No action was taken. /~UPPORT OF S.B. 1198 AUTHORIZED At the request of City Attorney Kugler, it was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that City Administrator Fulwiler send letters to the State Legislators in support of S. B. 1198. ~,..q~POSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILLS 72, 515, and 1351 and Senate Bill 597 It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that City Administrator Fulwiler be directed to write the State Legislators in opposition to Assembly Bills 72, 515, and 1351 and Senate Bill 597. ADJOUI~A~iENT Mayor McMains adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M. until 5:1~ P.M. Tuesday May 1~, 1959.