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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1959/03/24 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tu~day March 24, 1959 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 PoM. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Absent: Councilman Smith Also present: City Administrator Fulwiler, City Attorney Kugler, Administrative-Analyst Ross, City Planner Fretz, City Engineer Floyd, Director of Recreation Jasinek Mayor Menzel led the salute to the Flag, and asked for ~ moment of prayer ~/~UBLIC HEARING - Schuelke Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed Schuelke Annexation, Mayor Menzel 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. 623 - Approving Schuelke Annexation- First reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that Ordinance No° 623 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: McMains, McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith BLIC HEARING - Bayview Orthodox Presbyterian Chucch Annexation-Firstreading This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public bearing on the proposed Bayview Orthodox Presbyterian Church Annexation, Mayor Menzel 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. 624- Approving Bayview Orthodox Presbyterian Church Annexation - First reading it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that Ordinance No. 624 be placed on its first read- ing and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith CINDY PARK - Approval of Final Map It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Cindy Park be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City 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. 2202 - Approving Improvement Agreement - Cindy Park Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith ORDINANCE No. 621- Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 398 (Setbacks) Second reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that Ordinance No. 621 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, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith ORDINANCE No. 622-Approving Telegraph Canyon Annexation No. 2-Second reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that Ordinance No. 622 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, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith RESOLUTION No. 2203 -Approving circulation of petitions for Hilltop Highlands Annexation Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith RESOLUTION No. 2204- Accepting Deed in Fee- Madison Avenue Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith VIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER ASKS REPLACEMENT A letter was read from Joseph Stetser, member of the Civil Service Commission, asking that he be replaced as a member of the Commission at the expiration of his term on June 30, 1959. No action taken. ~/CIVIL SERVICE RECOMMENDATION- Seasonal position A letter was read from the Civil Service Commission recommending that Rule 1 of the Civil Service Rules be amended by adding "SEASONAL POSITION" to the definition of terms and that Rule 9 be amended by adding Section 13, Seasonal Lists. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the amendment to Rule 1 and Rule 9 of the Civil Service Rules covering Seasonal Lists and defining Seasonal Positions be approved as recommended. CIVIL SERVICE RECOMMENDATION - Locker Room Attendant A letter was read from the Civil Service Commission recommending that Section 12 of Rule 2 of the Civil Service Rules be amended by deleting the Bath House Attendant Class and adding a new class entitled Locker Room Attendant, with no change in Class Number of Salary Range. It was moved by Councilman McMains~ seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that Section 12 of Rule 2 of the Civil Service Rules covering Bath House Attendants be amended as recommended. CIVIL SERVICE RECOMMENDATION - Sick leave with pay A letter was read from the Civil Service Commission recommending that Section 3 of Rule 9 of the Civil Service Rules covering sick leave be amended. The matter was held over until the next meeting, in order that Councilman Smith could be present before action is taken° -2- .~REPORT ON LIMITED PARKING ON WOODLAWN AVENUE City Administrator Fulwiler reported that the building plan submitted by the builders of Woodlawn Apartments and approved by the Building Xnspector allowed for 100% off-street parking at their location on Woodlawn Avenue. Since final inspection, a portion of the proposed off-street parking has been diverted to other uses° Owners of the Woodlawn Apartments have been advised to provide the 100% off street parking~ for their tenants as per City ordinance° It was recommended that if limited parking is to be established on Woodlawn, the hours be the same as now in force on other streets in the area, instead of the time of from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. as recommended by the Attorney for owners of the Apartments~ The Council was in accord with all recommendations of the City Administrator, and was of the opinion the ordinance should be enforced to provide off-street parking. NTATIVE ~AP FILING FEE City Administrator Fulwiler stated that the Planning Department has requested an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance setting up a fee schedule for the filing of tentative sub- division maps, and also that the filing costs for final maps should be brought up to date° The City Attorney was directed to draft for the first meeting of April, an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance cover- ing filing fees for tentative maps and to make a study on the fees charged on the filing of final maps. [~_ OPOSED CHARGES ON SUBDIVISION TO BE USED FOR PARK PURPOSES City Administrator Fulwiler asked if the Council would care to receive a report, for discussion at a future meeting, on the possibilities of charging a per lot fee on all future subdivisions in the City, for use in developing park and recreation areas. The Council was receptive to the idea. BENCH ORDINANCE DROPPED City Administrator Fulwiler reported he had received a communica- tion from the Chamber of Commerce, going on record that the City not enter into a contract with any advertising firm for bus benches or advertising thereon. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the present bus bench ordinance be kept in force and not amended. ~.~'IRE STATION SITE PURCHASED City Administrator Fulwiler stated the City has been offered a piece of property East of Melrose Avenue and South of Oneida Street for a proposed substation for the Fire Department. The property is offered for $6,000. and it is the recommendation of the Fire Chief and City Administrator that the property be purchased. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the recommended site be purchased, and $6,000. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to cover the cost. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith ~/~ATE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending permanent zoning of R-1 to certain newly annexed lands, and the rezoning from R-1 to R-3 of property on the South side of "J" Street, East of Broadway. April 14, 1959 at 7:00 P.M. was set as the time for a public hearing on both proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance. ~/SISTER CITY COMMISSION REPORT Mr. Darsfe Anderson, Chairman of the Sister City Commission, gave a report on meetings held by the Commission, and introduced Commissioner Ragsdale who submitted a letter for Council consideration, addressed to Snowden Chambers, Office of Private Cooperation, United States Information Agency, asking that he forward a list of recommended cities ~rom which Chula Vista might select a Sister City. Mayor Menzel was of the opinion, and the Council concurred, that the signature of the Commission Chairman should appear on the letter along with that of the Mayor. --3-- ORDINANCE No. 625 Amending Ordinance No. 543-Regulating installation of Street Improvements - First reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that Ordinance No. 625 be placed on its first reading. The motion carried by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith The Ordinance was thereupon read in full. RESOLUTION No. 2205- Approving agreement for widening "R" and "H" Street Overpasses Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith RESOLUTION No, 2206- Accepting Deed in Fee (McIntosh Street) Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith ~{D AWARDED ON ROTARY SEWER CLEANING MACHINE City 1)urchaser Stanley reported two bids received on the Rotary Sewer Cleaning Machine. Low bid was that of the Southwest Sewer Tool Co. in the amount of $3,952.31. The bid of the O'Brien Manufacturing COo was for $4,261.25. Sro Stanley reported that the machine of the Southwest Company did not meet requirements, and was far inferior to the O/Brien machine. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the bid of the O'Brien Manufacturing Co. in the amount of $4,261.25 be accepted. The motion carried by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None A~s&nt: Councilman Smith ~/~EQUEST TO CONNECT TO SEWER AUTHORIZED A letter was read from I. D. Bellows requesting that he be given permission to connect to the city sower prior to completion of annexa- tion of his property to the City, inasmuch as the completion date of the annexation was only a matter of weeks awayo It was moved by Council- man McMains, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that Mr. Bellows be permitted to connect his property on East "I" Street to the City Sewer. L//~ETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM THE HARBOR COMMISSION A letter was read from R0 Don Stocker tendering his resignation as a member of the Harbor Commission. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the resignation be accepted and a letter written thamking Mr. Stocker for having served so faithfully on the Commission. ~HBMBER OF COMMERCE ENDORSEMENT A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Committee endorsing the Councils' study of the City Ordinance regarding salvage or wrecking yards, and offering their support in its r~vamping. ~O$~iABANDONING OF SMI~{ LANE AUTHORIZED A letter was read from the ~anning Commission recommending that the Council abandon the right-of-way referred to as Sm~h Lane between "D" Street and Casselman Street. -4- It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary Resolution of Intention to vacate. LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION City Administrator Fulwiler read a letter from Chester S. DeVote tendering his resignation as a member of the Park and Recreation Commis- sion. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the resignation be accepted and a letter written thanking Mr. DeVore for having served on the Commission. City Administrator Fulwiler reported that the name of Robert Geyer had been submitted for consideration for appointment to the Commission° HEARING DATE SET FOR 1911 ACT PROCEDURE City Administrator Fulwiler asked that a date be set for a public hearing on installation of shoulder paving under provisions of the 1911 Act for property at the N~rthwest corner of Second Avenue and Eo Street° It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that April 14, 1959 at 7:00 P.Mo be set as the time for a public hearing on the proposed 1911 Act Improvement. RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT City Administrator Fulwiler gave each Councilman a report of the Adult Recreation Committee, and asked that the matter be placed on the next Agenda. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 9:35 PoM. until Tuesday April 7th at 3:00 P.M.