HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1958/07/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
California
Held Tuesday July 8, 1958
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: McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains
Absent: None
Also Present: City Administrator Fulwiler, City Attorney Kugler,
Principal Engineer Harshman, Planning Secretary
Stonehouse
Mayor Menzel led the salute to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the Minutes for meetings of June lOth and 24th
be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman.
ORDINANCE No. 585 Rezoning of Broadway - Second reading
It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith
and carried, that Ordinance No. 585 be placed on its second reading,
and 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. 2072 -Approving Civil Service Agreement - 1958-1959
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. 2073 Accepting deed of dedication-Hilltop Drive
Offered by Councilman McMains, rend in full, passed, adopted and
npproved by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 2074- Approving improvement agreement- Cortez Manor No. 1
Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, ndopted and
approved by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 2075- Approving Chamber of Commerce agreement-1958-1959
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
PPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf
and carried, that Mr. Edgar Culnan be reappointed a member of the
Planning Commission for a term of four years, said term to expire
June 30, 1962, and that the Clerk be directed to write a letter of
commendation to Mr. Culnan for his excellent attendance record.
Appointment of a member to fill the expired term of Harry
Armstrong was held in abeyance for further consideration.
~PPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The names of Ben Patton, Syd Hall, and Richard Nelson were
certified to the Council by the City Employees for appointment of one to
the Civil Service Commission, to fill the expired term of James H. Brown.
Appointment was held over until the next meeting.
EPORT ON OLD LIBRARY BUILDING
Engineer Harshman reported that the old Library building had
been examined by the City Engineer and was found in generally satis-
factory condition, and could probably be made safe for use at an approx-
imate cost of $1800. to $2000.
Councilman DeGraaf was of the opinion the City should seriously
consider keeping the building for an adult recreation center.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains
and carried, that no money be spent to rehabilitate the building until
the title has been cleared; that the City Attorney be directed to start
quiet title proceedings and the School Board be so notified in advance.
~INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PRESENTED
Mr. R. X. Fogg of the firm of Lawrence, Fogg, Florer and Smith
p~esented to the Council the finished report of engineering studies for
the Chula Vista Master Plan for Industrial development.
An informal meeting was set for Tuesday July 29th at 7:30 P.M.
for the Council to meet with Mr. Fogg in order that he might answer
questions pertaining to the ~port.
~ApPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO ~IBRAR¥ MOARD
~t was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that Mr. E. Winn Kinmore and Mrs. Don Chase be
reappointed members of the Library Board for a term of four years, said
terms to expire June 30, 1962.
~z/~E~URST FOR LEASE OF LAND
A letter was read from the Standard Oil Company requesting a
lea~e on the City property at the corner of Broadway and H. Streets.
The letter was filed.
UTILITIES COMMISSION HEARING ON GAS COMPANY RATE INCREASE REQUEST
City Attorney Kugler stated the Utilities Commission was meet-
ing in San Francisco to hear oral arguments, and receive briefs in
opposition to rate increas~ requested by the San Diego Gas & Electric Co.
Mr. Kugler recommended that the City join with neighbor cities
in opposition to general rate increases. He also recommended that the
Council authorize him to concur in a joint statement with the other
cities favoring:
1. a four zone plan whereby Chula Vista would be
placed in zone one with San Diego and receive
the same rates, or as an alternative
2. a two zone plan whereby the cities would be
placed in zone one, and the unincorporated areas
in zone two, but to eliminate the clause freezing
the boundaries (as recommended by the Gas Company)
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in order that newly annexed areas could enjoy the same rates as the
rest of the City.
As one or two city attorneys will represent all the cities,
Mr. Kugler recommended the City share in their expenses to San Francisco,
as has been agreed by the other cities involved.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf,
and carried, that the Council concur with all the recommendations of
City Attorney Kugler regarding the rate hearing in San Francisco.
TRAFFIC LIGHTS REQUESTED
Mr. Edgar Culnan requested that the Council give serious
consideration to the installation of traffic lights at the intersection
of Broadway and G. Street.
~,~.~STATUS OF VISTA SQUARE HOUSING LIQUIDATION
Councilman McMains asked what the status was of the proposed
Vista Square Housing liquidation. City Administrator Fulwiler stated
the Liquidation Committee was of the opinion they had served their
purpose; the Navy had approved the contract submitted by the City for
liquidation of those units East of Fifth Avenue.
The general opinion of the Council was that an orderly plan
for liquidation of the ~nits would have to be worked out. It was
suggested that City Administrator Fulwiler meet with the Housing
Manager and estimate how long it would take to clear the units, and
what effect it would have on the budget through normal dissolution.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 8:35 P.M. until
July 22nd at 7:00 P.M.
City ~LSrk of' the C~ty of -
Chula Vista, California