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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1958/09/23 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY of Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday September 23, 1958 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at ?:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Also present: City Finance Officer Grant, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Engineer Floyd, Purchaser-Analyst Ross, City Attorney Kugler, and Kyle Stewart Mayor Menzel led the salute to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer PPLICATION FOR CARD ROOM LICENSE DENIED Attorney Keith Atherton, on behalf of his client Nate Peters, elaborated on the report of the Chief of Police recommending that the application of Mr. Peters for a card room license be denied, and sub- mitted letters from citizens recommending that the license be granted. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that based upon all of the evidence received, including the recommendations of the Chief of Police, the Council determine the applicant not suitable to operate a card room, and therefore the applia- tion be denie~ for the best interests of the City. ~/~JBLIC HEARING - Telegraph Canyon Annexation This being the time and place as advertised for a public hearing on the proposed Telegraph Canyon 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 other- wise, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ~DINANCE No. 601 Approving Telegraph Canyon Annexation- 1st reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that Ordinance No. 601 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, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~/~ - ~:~,, Pylant No. 1 Annexation BLIC HEARING This being the time and place as advertised for a public hearing on the proposed Pylant No. 1 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 other- wise, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 602 - Approving Pylant No. 1 Annexation It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that Ordinance No. 602 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 DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None / /PUBLIC HEARING L Vacation of portion of Hilltop Drive This being the time and place as advertised for a public hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of Hilltop Drive, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. Mr. Ange Mandra presented prepared maps showing how the proposed closing of a portion of Itilltop Drive would land lock eleven properties, and requested that the street not be vacated. Mr. Charles Guthrie and Arthur Parmely spoke against the proposed vacation. ]~arold Ames submitted a petition signed by ten property owners requesting that the street not be vacated. No others wishing to be heard, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf~ seconded by Councilman Smith~ and carried, that that portion of Hilltop Drive upon which public hearing proceedings for closing were just completed, be left open. RESOLUTION No. 2106 - Approving tentative map of Seaview Estates Offered by Councilman Smith~ read in full, passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains~ McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2107 - Approving tentative map of Madeline Court Offered by Councilman Smith~ read in full, passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains~ McAllister Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf~ and carried~ that the City Attorney be directed to draft a resolution restricting parking on King Street as recommended by the Planning Commission ORDINANCE No. 597 - Approving Judson Dam School Site Annexation-2nd reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith~ and carried, that Ordinance No. 597 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~ Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 598 -Approving ~ast "J" Street School Site Annexation- 2nd reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith~ and carried, that Ordinance No. 598 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, Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 599-Approving Buford-Morris Annexation- 2nd reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Ordinance No. 599 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, Smith~ Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2108 - Granting corrected easement to Tyce Engineering C~rpo Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None -2- RESOLUTION No. 2109-Accepting Deed to Lot "A" of llilltop Glen Offered by Councilman McAllister, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2110-Accepting dedication of sewer easement (Duvall) Offered by Councilman McMains, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2111-Acquisition of Government property (Civil Defense) Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2112-Restricting parking in the 500 block of Jefferson Ave. Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~QUEST FOR SHOULDER PAVING -City School District Mr. James Overin appeared to request that the City install the shoulder paving in front of the proposed Chula Vista School District Administration building on East "J" Street. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the request be granted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, McMains Noes: Councilmen Menzel~ DeGraaf Absent: None It was suggested that City Administrator Fulwiler write a letter to the School District informing them that this was in no way establishing a policy~ and that they would be responsible for their own street improvements from now on. PPROPRIATION OF $10,000o for development of Eucalyptus Park A letter was read from the Director of Recreation, requesting $10,000. for the development of Eucalyptus Park. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman ~cAllister, and carried, that $10,000. be appropriated from the unappropriated reserve for capital outlay of the General Fund for the development of the park as recommended. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, McMains, McAllister Noes: Councilman DeGraaf A~sent: None / q/TRAFFIC ON WEST BAY BOULEVARD City Administrator Fulwiler recommended that as a temporary measure for relief of the businessmen on West Bay Boulevard from Rohr traffic parking in front of their places of business while awaiting entrance into the Rohr parking lot~ that lateral lines be painted across the South bound traffic lane in front of the businesses, and prohibit parking between the lines except for customers. The City Administrator was directed to proceed with his proposal. L/SISTER CITY REPORT City Attorney Eugler reported that it would be lawful within the Charter to create a Commission to carry forth the purposes being encouraged by the founders of the Sister City program. It was suggested that a five man Commission would be adequate. The matter was referred to the City Admin±strator and C±ty Attorney for '---- I drafting of a proposed ordinance. ~//~UBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION HEARING City Attorney Kugler reported that he had learned from the rate expert representing San Diego at the utility Commission hearing regarding rates, as affected by depreciation of their properties, that they were desirous of having all the cities join together on their pleadings to the Commission~ but there would not necessarily be costs involved. The Council informed City Attorney Kugler to join with the other cities as recommended at the last meeting. .~NGE OF 101 ALTERNATE TO 101 BUSINESS City Administrator Fulwiler stated he had received calls from the State Division of Highways, the Chamber of Commerce, National City, and San Diego recommending that 101 Alternate be changed to 101 Business, and that a letter must be written to the Division of Highways by October 1,1958 in order that the change can be made. It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman DeGraaf~ and carried~ that a letter be written recommending that the change be made as proposed. ~'AIM AGAINST CITY DENIED City Finance Officer Grant submitted a claim by Victor Ripa for $150,000. for injuries received by his son while at the City swimming pool. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf~ and carried, that the claim be denied. ~ LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from the Park and Recreation Commission extending their appreciation for the consideration rendered them at the recent joint meeting with the Council. ~ECOMMENDATIONS of Park and Recreation Commission on Pony League A letter was read from the Park & Recreation Commission recommen~ ing the City lease to the Pony League a piece of property South of the American Legion Building~ and outlining specific considerations which should be included in the lease. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried~ that the matter be referred to the City Administrator and City Attorney for drawing up of a suitable lease agreement~ and that a lay-out of the proposed area be presented for Council approval. City Attorney Kugler was directed to check into the legality of the League's proposal to advertise on their feneeSo '~/REQUEST FOR ~AIVER OF PROVISIONS IN AUCTION ORDINANCE A letter was read from the Fischer Auction Company requesting that the Council waive the fifteen day investigation period required by the Auction Ordinance prior to holding the auction~ in order that they might auction off the fixtures of the Rancho Market Basket on October 2,19580 It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried~ that Mr. Fischer be informed that the Council has no authority to waive the provisions as set forth in any City Ordinance unless the Ordinance so specifies. /'ADULT ECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE A letter was read from the Recreation Director stating that the Park & Recreation Commission had decided that a Committee of eleven people be appointed to serve on an Adult Recreation Committee/ It was suggested that the following organizations have representatives on the Committee: Art Guild~ Ministerial Assn.~ Women's Club, Principal of Adult Education Sweetwater Union High School District~ Rotary Club~ American Legion~ Old Timers, Soroptomists, Library Board, Adult Advisory Board~ and Shuffleboard Club. -4- It Was moved by Councilman ~mith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the recommendations of the Park & Recreation Commission be approved and the Committee appointed with the addition of a representative from the Kiwanis Clube ~/ROHR PROPOSALS ON TRAFFIC I~PROVEMENT A letter was read from Rohr Aircraft Corporation outlinin~ traff~ improvement proposals ii1 an attempt to find ways of easing the parking and peak traffic movement situation in the industrial area of the City. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the proposals be turned over to the City Administrator for iucorporation in the over-all study being undertaken. ~R~QUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES ~ro Richard Quick asked if the City would be willing to accept and dedicate for street purposes a portion of property in the 600 block (extension of Guava Avenue) if and when he installs sidewalks, curbs and gutters and paid for the cost of the material for paving the street. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the Engineering Department proceed with the necessary preliminary work prior to Mr0 Quick's installation of his improvements, at which time the Council would accept the dedication if the improvement met all City standards. '~§TEERING COM3~ITTEE - Appraisal of Vista Square Councilman Mc~ains stated that the Steering Committee was of the opinion that the City must go ahead with the appraisal of Vista Square prior to liquidation, and it was the Committee's recommendation that the bu~l~ of the property be used for commercial purposes. Councilman ~cMains requested that it be made known to outsiders that tbe property is to be available for commercial use° It was moved by Councilman ~cMains, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the City Administrator be directed to contact appraisers suitable for appraising the Vista Square property, and report back° It was moved by Councilman ~cMains, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the City Administrator send letters to all parties having shown interest in the purchase of the Vista Square property and that it will be available for commercial use. EPoRT ON WATER FRONT DEVELOPMENT Councilman DeGraaf asked what progress had been made on the water front development. City Administrator Fulwiler reported that a lengthy report had been received from O'~elveny & Myers which would soon be in the hands of the Councilmen in condensed form. He stated a workable agreement on the diking program would soon be ready for the mails° ~CARDRO0~ ORDINANCE Councilman McMains was of the opinion card rooms should be abolished in Chula Vista as in National City, or the Ordinance brought up to date, and asked the opinion of other Councilmen. The matter was held over for further, study. ADJOURNMENT Mayor ~enzel adjourned the meeting at 10:40 sine die.