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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1963/01/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday January 8, 1963 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California was held 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, City Administrator Fulwiler, Administrative Analyst Ross, City Planner Fretz Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer. Statement: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within 24 hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of January 8, 1963. REQUEST FOR REALIGNMENT OF MANKATO STREET A letter was read from Civil Engineer Victor Wiglesworth, representing C. W. Carlstrom, requesting that the Council realign Mankato St. at Third Ave. in order that it might line up with Whitney St. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the request be referred to the City Administrator for report at the next meeting. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the Council Minutes for the meetings of December 11, 18, and January 4th be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING - Intention to close portion of Corte Helena cul de sac This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed closing of a portion of the Corte Helena cul de sac in the Vista del Sol Subdivision, Mayor Menzel declared the hearing open. Attorney Paul Hofflund spoke in favor ~f the closing. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION No. 2983- Ordering the vacation of a portion of Corte Helena cul de sac Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING (continued) -Intention to close a portion of Telegraph Canyon Road This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed closing of a portion of Telegraph Canyon Road in Quartersection 95, Mayor Menzel d~lared the hearing reopened. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the closing, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The City Engineer stated that all the necessary easement descriptions have been received from the utility companies, and that the easements have been reserved as set forth in the resolution ordering the vacation. RESOLUTION No. 2984- Ordering the vacation of a portion of Telegraph Canyon Road Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, OeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 822- Rezoning certain property at Broadway and "H" St.-second reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that Ordinance NOo 822 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 Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 823- Approving ~onathon Manor Annexation- second reading It was moved by Councilman OeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that Ordinance No. 823 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, Smith Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 824-Amending Ordinance No. 448- Establishing Traf-o-Teria: first reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that Ordinance No. 824 be placed on its first reading, and that reading of the text be wavie waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2985- Withdrawing Warren Annexation from Montgomery Local Fire Oistrict Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2986-Withdrawing Horton's Annexation No.2 from Bonita-Sunnyside Local Fire District Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 298?-Withdrawing Olivera Annexation from Bonita-Sunnyside Local Fire District Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None PRINCESS VIEW SUBDIVISION- Approval of final map ~/ ~ ~ett--~r ~-~s ~ f-~om the Planning Commission recommending the approval of the final map of Princess View Subdivision. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Princess View 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 pomting of a bond guarantee- ing the performance thereof which bond and improvement plan shall first be approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality, and subject to the recommendations of the Planning and Engineering departments. BID AWARDED ON FIRE TRUCK City Administrator Fulwiler reported having received two bids for one 1,000 gallons per minute triple combination pumper motor fire truck with optional trade-in, the low bid being that of the Seagrave Pacific Corp. in the amount of $28,028.09 without trade-in. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the low bid in the amount of $28,028.09 be accepted and that the old truck not be traded in. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: Councilman DeGraaf Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2988- Approving special appropriation of $28,028.09 for Fire Truck Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: Councilman DeGraaf Absent: None RENT INCREASE AUTHORIZED ON CITY PROPERTY LEASED BY SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO. The time having arrived for a review of the San Oiego Gas & Electric Company's lease on City property at the foot of "G" St., it was recommended by the City Administrator that the lease rate be increased from 3.6 cents per square foot to 4 cents per square foot for a total of $504.00 annually for this property. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the recommendations of the City Administrator be accepted. MEMBER APPOINTED TO LIBRARY BOARD Councilman Smith nominated Wayne Smith for membership on the Library Board. Councilman McAllister nominated Mrs. Carol Smith for membership on the Board. There being no other nominations, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the nominations be closed. A ballot was taken, with Mr. Wayne Smith receiving a majority of the votes. He was thereupon appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Fred Mahoney, resigned, said term to expire June 30, 1963. ;~FEBRUARY 5th set as HEARING DATE ON ZONING OF PROPERTY AT HILLTOP DRIVE ANO RIENSTRA STREET A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending a zone change from R-1 to C-1-P of property located at Hilltop Drive & Rienstra St. February 5, 1963 at 7:00 P.M. was the date and time set for a public hearing on the proposed zone change. RESOLUTION No. 2989-Approval of Planning Commission action in granting conditional use Permit for business & professional use at 579 "F" Street Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2990- Approving special appropriation of $962.50 as City share of appraisal of "F" Street School property Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeG'raaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2991- Approving special appropriation of $125,000. and rescinding Resolution No. 2922 - Metering stations Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2992- Approving agrement with Sam Vener- 1911 Act Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST THAT CITY CONVEY TIDELANDS TO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT Resolution No. 63-11 of the San Diego Unified Port District was read to the Council requesting that the City convey all rights and funds pertaining to the tidelands to the Port District. RESOLUTION No. 2993- Authorizing Administrative Officer to negotiate with Port District Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, MeMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: Councilman DeGraaf Absent: None BURNING OF BUILDING APPROVED City Administrator Fulwiler stated that the County Coroner-Administrator has requested that the house at 136 Minor Avenue be demolished as unsafe and a hazard to the public. Mr. Fulwiler asked Council approval for the Fire Department to burn the building. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the Fire Department be authorized to burn the building, ~OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION ALLOWING PASSAGE OF BOND ISSUES WITH LESS THAN A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE A resolution was read from the Chamber of Co~erce opposing proposed legislature to allow passage of a general obligation bond issue with less than the present two- thirds majority vote, and urging that the Council take action to oppose the statute change. -3- RESOLUTION No. 2994- OPPOSING LEGISLATION ALLOWING PASSAGE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUES WITH LESS THAN TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None The Clerk was directed to forward copies to the Governor, Legislators, and League of California cities. F~AFETY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION A letter was read from the Chula Vista Safety Council recommending that the Council initiate an assessment district for the purpose of having sidewalks and curbs installed from Third Avenue and "K" Street to "K" Street and Brightwood Avenue, and on Fourth Avenue from "J" Street to "K" Street. City Administrator Fulwiler stated that the Engineering staff has been asked to contact the property owners in the area to determine if they are willing to proceed with the improvements on a voluntary basis. The letter was referred to the City Administrator. V.F.W. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION City Administrator Fulwiler stated he had a letter from the Chief of Police relative to the application of the V.F.W. Post No. 2111 for a liquor license for their club at 299 "I" Street. No action was taken to oppose the application. PROTEST TO SEWER CHARGE Mr. J. E. Kinsel, 36 E. "I" Street appeared to protest the sewer service charge and proposed increase in water rates. His questions were answered to his satisfaction by the City Administrator and City Attorney. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menz%l adjourned the meeting at 8:10 P.M. to January 15th at 7:00 P.M. City Clerk /