HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1963/09/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OP THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday September 10, 1963
A regular meeting was held in the Council Chambers by the City Council
on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present:
Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf
Absent: None
Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, Administrative
Officer Ross, City Planner Fretz, Director of Parks and
Recreation Jasinek
Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment
of silent prayer.
Statement: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within 24 hours
of adjourmnent, as provided by law, the order of adjouroment
of the regular meeting of September 10, 1963.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McAllister,
and carried, that the Council minutes for the meetings of August 13, 20, 27,
and September 3 be approved, as mailed.
~REPORT ON REC(~iMENDATION FOR SPEED CHANGE FOR FIRST AVENUE
Administrative Officer Ross stated that the Safety Council has recom-
mended that the speed limit on First Avenue be increased from twenty-five to
thirty-five miles per hour. A study by the City Traffic Engineer showed that
such a change was waFra~ted. However, Mr. Ross stated that due to many phone
calls, letters and petitions from residents on First Avenue opposing a change
in the speed limit, it would be his recommendation that the speed limit be
left at twenty-five miles per hour.
Traffic Engineer Bruce Murray reviewed the details of his study and
reasons why he was recommending a change in the speed limit ou First Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried that the report be accepted and no further action taken.
Couucilmau McAllister suggested that the Admiuistrative Officer take
steps to see that the present speed limit on First Avenue is enforced more
stringently by the Police Department.
PUBLIC HEARING - Reconveypnce of property on Third Avenue Extension
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on
the proposed reconveyance to Herbert Davies of property on Third Avenue Exten-
sion, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard
either for or against the reconveyance, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 3193 - Approving reconveyance of City property to Herbert Davies
Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Smith suggested that the Administrative Officer have a check
made on the property to the west of the Davies property to ascertain if simi-
lar conditions exist.
~,//~UBLIC HEARING - 1911 ACT - PHASE IX
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on
Phase X of Chapter 27 of the 1911 Block Act, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing
open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed 1911 Act
improvements, the Mayor declared the hearing closed,
RESOLUTION NO. 3194 - With respect to hearing - 1911 Act - Phase IX
Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf, McNains
Noes: None
Absent: None'
RESOLUTION NO. 3195 - Dedicating and naming for street purposes - Lot A,
Shaffer Court
Offered by Councilman HcAllister, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf, Mc. Mains
Noes: None
Absent: None
P~..SQLUTION NO. 3196 - Approving interim agreement for use of Spring Valley
outfall sewer
Offered by Councilman Smith, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeG'raaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 3197 - Approving second amendment to the Sewage Disposal
Agreement
Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following
votes to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Mcldains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 857 - Establishing rules and regulations in City Parks and
Recreation areas - First reading
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister,
and carried that Ordinance No. 857 be placed on its first reading with the
deletion of the words "have, possess, carry and consume" from Section 2(B),
and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel
Noes: None
Absent: None
~/REPORT ON PLANNING COfflilSSION FINDINGS - Rezoning of northeast corner of
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Broadway and Parkway
City Planner Fretz stated that the Planning Commission considered the
application of Saburo Muraoka to have his property at the northeast corner
of Broadway and Parkway rezoned from C-2-P to C-2. The Co~iesion denied the
zone change because they could find no suitable basis for granting the change.
Mr. Fretz made this report because the Council had su~ested the rezoning
might be in order if Mr. Muraoka deeded twenty-three feet of his property to
the City for the widening of Parkway.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man DeGraaf, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to proceed with
action to acquire the property by prescriptive easement and if he finds this
cannot be done that he report to the Council.
~/~ID CALL ON PARK BLEACHERS AUTHORIZED
Administrative Officer Ross asked permission to call for bids on
bleachers to be used at various locations in the City. Councilman Smith
questioned purchasing the bleachers at chis time in view of the fact the
ball season is over and they would have to be stored all winter. Mr. Jasinek
was of the opinion a better price could be obtained by going out for bid at
this time.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and
carried that a call for bids on bleachers be authorized at the discretion of
the Park and Recreation Director.
Nayor Menzel suggested that the Administrative Officer and Recreation
Director study the feasibility of constructing a combination concrete wall
and bleachers at Eucalyptus Park,
~//EXTENSION OF TIME ON CONTRACT GRANTED AMERICAN ELECTRIC COMPANY
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and
carried that the American Electric Company be granted a six-day extension on
their contract to install signals at Broadway and "E" Street.
~//DATE SET FOR CONNECTION TO METROPOLITAN SEWER
City Engineer Cole reco~mended that the City take steps to hook onto
the Metropolitan Sewer System at midnight, September 11. It was moved by
Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman DeGraaf that, for accounting
purposes, the City connect to the Metropolitan Sewer October 1. The motion
failed to carry. It was moved by Councilman McHains, seconded by Councilman
McAllister, and carried that the City connect to the Metropolitan Sewer at
midnight, September 11, as recommended.
CITY HISTORICAL ADVISORY C0[gIITTEE APPOINTED
The South Bay Historical Society submitted the names of Sidney Cornell,
Norman Kraeley, Mrs. Harry Salkeld, William N. Drew and Dan Putnam as persons
who would be willing to serve on Historical Society Coa~ittee from Chula
Vista. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McAllister,
and carried that the Mayor be authorized to appoint the five persons recom-
mended.
~/~OTICE OF HEARING INVOLVING NATIONAL GITY AIRPORT
Administrative Officer Ross stated he has received a letter from the
Federal Aviation Agency giving notice of a public hearing in Los Angeles on
September 12, involving the National City Airport and the proposed construc-
tion by the San Diego Gas and Electric Company of a high power transmission
line Just west of the airport parallel to Highway 101. Also a letter from
the California Aeronautics Division asking for the current thinking on ithe
part of the Council as to the future of the National City Airport. Erection
of the proposed power line by the Gas Company would halt operations by the
Airport.
The Council was in favor of the transmission line but suggested that
the Federal Aviation Agency be urged to assist in the transfer of the National
City Airport to Brown Field. Councilman Smith suggested that it be ascertained
if the owner of the National City Airport has made application to San Diego for
use of Brown Field and been denied, and if so that the City take steps to urge
San Diego to activate Brown Field.
RESOLUTION NO. 3198 - Supporting proposal of San Diego Gas and Electric
Company to constructipower line and urging transfer
of National City Airport to Brown Field
Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the followinE vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Mc. Mains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf
Noes: None
Absent: None
8:15 P.M. - Councilman DeGraaf was excused from the meeting at this time.
~/~iVIL SERVICE P, EC(~dENDATIONS - Assistant Administrative Officer
A letter was read from the Civil Service Cou~ission recommending that
Section 12 of Rule 2 of the Civil Service Rules be amended by deleting the
class of Administrative Analyst and adding the new class No. M 12 - Assistant
Administrative Officer at salary range 37-1/2.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and
carried that the recommendations of the Civil Service Commission be approved.
~/~iTY ENGINEER AUTHORIZED I~ ATTEND CONFERENCE IN DETROIT
A letter was read from the American Public Works Association urging
the Council to send City Engineer Cole, as a representative of the City and
of the San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter of the American Public Works
Association, of which he is President, to the Public Works Congress and
Equipment Show to be held in Detroit, September 29 through October 2.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllieter,
and carried that Mr. Cole be authorized to attend the conference in Detroit.
v~UTHORIZATION GIVEN TO PROCEED WITH ACQUISITION OF MELROSE AVENUE
A letter was read from Jonathan Manor, Inc., authorizing the Council
to proceed with the acquisition of Melrose Avenue to the Accent subdivision,
$1,000 already having been deposited to cover costs of condemnation. The
letter was referred to Administrative Officer Ross.
ESCONDIDO RESOLUTION URGING REPEAL OF LEGISLATION CREATING ANNEXATION CO~ilSSION
A copy of a resolution was received from the City of Escondido urging
the immediate repeal by the California Legislature of Chapter 6.5 of Part I,
Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code entitled "Local Agency Annexation
Cousuissio~'. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross.
t/'DATE SET FOR HEARING ON DANIEL TH(~dAS APPEAL
The Clerk informed the Council that an appeal has been received from
Daniel Thomas to action of the Planning Co~miss~en~im,~danying him a reduction
in setback from twenty-five feet to zero on his property on the north side of
Bonita Road in Bonita Village, and that September 24 has been set as the time
for a public hearing by the Council on the appeal.
ADJOUPuNMENT
Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 8:25 P.M. until September 17 at
7:00 P.M.
City Clerk