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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1958/07/22 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY of Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday July 22, 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 Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Xugler, City Administrator Fulwiler, Principal Engineer Harshman, Planning Secretary Stonehouse ~or Menzel led the salute to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer j/APPLICATION FOR CARD ROOM LICENSE An application was read from Nathan Q. Peters to operate a card room at 259~ Broadway. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the application be referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and report, said report to be ready for the August 12th meeting. .~BLIC HEARING - Rezoning of Southeast corner of Third Avenue and K. St. This being the time and place as advertised for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of the Southeast corner of Third Avenue and K. St. Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. There being no one in the audience wishing to be heard, either for or against the rezoning, and no written communications, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 586 - Amending Zoning Ordinance for remoning of Third Avenue and K. Street. It was moved by Councilmam Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that Ordinance No. 586!~e placed on its first reading.The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf~ McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~e Ordinance was thereupon read in full. j/ PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning of portion of K. Street East of Fourth Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of property on the South side of K. Street and East of Fourth Avenue, Mayor menzel declared the hearing open. The Clerk read a petition signed by seventeen (17) property owners on San Miguel Drive opposing the rezoning. A letter was read from the Fire Chief in opposition to the rezoning and a letter from C. Thomas in favor of the rezoning. Mr. C. E. Darrough spoke on behalf of those signing the petition in opposition to the rezoning. Speaking in favor of the rezoning were Merton Laubmeyer, A. Lo Simas, E. Mathews, Jack Messler, Mr. Wolfe, and Albert Boyer, Attorney-at-Law, speaking on behalf of Jess Madden, owner of the property proposed to be rezoned. No others wishing to be heard, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing closed. Action wa,s held over until a future meeting after further study has been given the matter. ~/ PUBLIC HEARING - Weed Abatement assessments This being the time and place for the public hearing on assessments for weed abatement, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. The Clerk reported no written protests had been received, and no one in the audience wishing to be heard, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION No. 2076 - Confirming Assessment for Weed Abatement 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 ~JUDSON ESTATES UNIT No. 1 SUBDIVISION - Final Lap It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Judson Estates Unit No. 1 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. 2077 - Approving improvement agreement- Judson Estates No. 1 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 ~'~LANS FOR NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING APPROVED Elmer Sorensen presented plans showing location on site and architecture of the proposed Chamber of Commerce building. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the plans be approved in accordance with the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission. ~PLANNING SURVEY AUTHORIZED Mr. Gordon Whitnall elaborated on a planning survey which he recommended the City have made to cover every phase of City planning. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, 'that the City Administrator be authorized to have the survey made, along the lines recommended by Mr. Whitnall. RESOLUTION No. 2078 - Giving notice of proposed annexation- Judson Dam School Site 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. 2079 - Giving notice of proposed annexation- East J. Street School Site Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, ~c~ains, ~cAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2080- Giving notice of proposed annexation-Buford-Morris Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, ~enzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2081- Dedication of one foot for street purposes-James St. 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. 2082 - Dedicating previously accepted property-James Street 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 ~D~RCHASE OF PROPERTY FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB AUTHORIZED City Administrator Fulwiler presented a proposition whereby the City could purchase the necessary property from the San Diego Country Club for the extension of "L" Street and replacement of the Club's entrance landscaping, parking spaces, etc. for a figure of $16,322.50. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to purchase the property and make the necessary replacements to the entrance and parking spaces as outlined in his report to the Council. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None EpoRT ON PONY LEAGUE REQUEST FOR CITY LAND The request of the Pony League to lease real property from the City for a ball diamond, as reported upon by City Attorney Kugler, was referred back to the Park & Recreation Commission for further considera- tion. fj~PPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman McAllister nominated Cecil E. Sparling for membership on the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Smith, and carried that the nominations be closed. Mr. Sparling was thereupon appointed a member of the Planning Commission to fill the expired term of Harry Armstrong, said term to expire June 30, 1962. The Clerk was directed to write a letter of appreciation to Mr. Armstrong for serving on the Commission. ~j APPOINTMENT OF M~BER ~O CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION BecaUse the Harley Cook case still has not been settled, it was suggested the appointment of an employee representative on the Civil Service Commission to fill the expired term of James Brown be held over. The Clerk was directed to write a letter of explanation to APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO HARBOR COMMISSION Councilman McMains submitted the name of H. Wallace Hartin for membership on the Harbor Commission to fill the expired term of Hal Johnson. No other names were submitted. Mayor Menzel thereupon appointed H. Wallace Hartin a member of the Harbor Commission to fill the expired term of Hal Johnson, said term to expire June 30, 1962. The Clerk was directed to write a letter to Hal Johnson giving the Council's appreciation for his service on the Commission. ~AY INCREASE FOR SPECIAL POLICE AUTHORIZED A letter was read from Chief of Police ~uinn requesting that the special Rohr traffic nGuards wages be increased from $2.00 per hour to $2.25 per hour. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the request be granted, and $975. appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to cover the added cost to the City. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: None 3 RESOLUTION No. 2083 - Approval of tentative Map of Dalseth Bills No. 3 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 CITY PARTICIPATION IN COST OF SEWER MAIN A letter was read from Bernard Jaehn requesting that the City participate in the amount of $500.15 for the construction of a sewer main at Patric~a and H. Streets, the City to recover the $500.15 through provisions of Ordinance No. 405. The request was referred to the City Attorney for recommendation. ~//DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES REQUEST FOR SERVICES A letter was read from the Department of Motor Vehicles asking that the City assist in the re-striping and sweeping of their parking lot on a good-will basis. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the City Administrator investigate the possibility of a working agreement. ~TENSION OF TIlE FOR BOND FILING AUTHORIZED A letter was read from Lloyd L. Lee requesting an extension of time until August 15, 1958 for filing a bond with the City for installa- tion of improvements in Hilltop Glen Subdivision. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the request be granted. ~S~EETWATER BELT LINE Councilman DeGraaf, in discussing the proposed Sweetwater Belt Line, pointed out that one map showed the West terminus of the line joining Montgomery Freeway between C. St. and D. St. He was of the opinion all possible should be done to push the West end of the belt line North of C. Street, possibly just ~outh of the channel, and that it would be advantageous to the City to annex that area to the City prior to the belt line construction. It was suggested that Mr. Ross attend the Hiway Board meeting; obtain all the facts and figures pertaining to the proposed Sweetwater Belt Line, and approach the property owners in the valley on the matter of annexation to the City. .//ACQUISITION_ OF PARK LANDS DISCUSSED Councilman McMains asked what chances the City had of acquiring a tract of land out Rice Canyon Road for park purposes. C.C. Alley, local realtor, stated owners of the property would be out from the East shortly to discuss future plans for the land, and would be willing to negotiate with the City for park lands if the City had a positive plan of the area desired and its proposed development. It was suggested that a plan of the area desired be drawn up, and that Mr. Whitnall be directed to pursue the matter. ./' VISTA SQUARE HOUSING LIQUIDATION COMMITTEE DISSOLVED Mayor Keith Menzel stated he was of the opinion the Vista Square Housing Liquidation Committee had served its purpose and asked permission to disband same. It was moved by Counci&man DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the Committee be disbanded and the Clerk directed to write each a letter of appreciation and notice of abandonment. .~/YAYOR'S STEERING COMMITTEE Mayor Menzel appointed the following to serve with him on a Committee to be called the "Steering Committee" for study of all different problems confronting the City: City Administrator Fulwiler Councilman Standlee McMains Chairman of Planning Commission Kyle Stewart Bank of America Manager William Eckhart RESOLUTION No. 2084 - To correct error in Rule 2 of amended compensation ~. ~ and classification plan for 1958-1959 Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, ~cMains, McAllister Noes: None ~bSent: None ~/DAMAGED FIRE TRUCK ORDERED REPAIRED City Administrator Fulwiler recommended that the damaged Fire Truck be sent back to Columbus, Ohio for repairing at an estimated cost of $6000. Transportation costs for trucking the Fire Truck back to Ohio would be $750.68, and it is estimated $400. would be needed to send a man to drive the Truck back. to Chula Vista. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the City Administrator take the necessary steps to have the Fire Truck repaired as recommended, and that $750.68 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to cover cost of transporting the Truck to Ohio. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, Mc~ains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~Z/PERMISSION GRANTED FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE Councilman DeGraaf asked for a leave of absence of two months. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Councilman DeGraaf be granted a leave of absence for two months until the first meeting in October, 1958. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 11:00 P.I. sine die. e th~_~J>. Ca-mpbel~', City Clerk