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°
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.~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.
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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.
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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.