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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1962/10/16 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday October 16, 1962 An adjourned 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, OeGraaf, Smith Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Administrator Fulwiler, Adminis- trative Analyst Ross, City Planner Fretz Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer. Statement: The City Clerk hereby statas that he did post within 24 hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of October 16, 1962. ~z/~'PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO CARL STANLEY Mayor Menzel presented Purchasing Agent Carl Stanley with a certificate from the California State and County Municipal Purchasing Agents Assoniation for having successfully passed an examination to become a Certified Public P,'rchasing Officer. RESOLUTION No. 2939 - Approving Planning Commission action in granting conditional use permit to Princess Par~ Estates for sign Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2940 - Approving Planning Co~ission action in granting conditional use permit to Halecrest Estates for sign and tract office Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: DeGraaf, Smith, Menzel, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ID AWARDED ON PARKWAY LIGHTING City Engineer Cole reported having received three bids on the Parkway Lighting SYstem, the low bid being that of the Chula Vista Electric Company in the amount of $948.00. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the low bid of the Chula Vista Electric Company in the amount of $948.00 be accepted. RESOLUTION No. 2941 - Authorizing purchase of budget-approved equipment for Library Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: McMains, DeGraaf, Smith, Menzel, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2942 - Providing for increase in planned total expenditure for capital improvement projects - Drainage facility Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Smith, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAl lister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NOo 2943 - Providing for increase in planned total expenditure for capital improvement project - Fourth Avenue widening Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Smith, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2944 - Accepting quit claim deed from County (Hilltop Drive) Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: OeGraaf, Smith, McMains, Menzel, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~,/.A~EAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION An appeal was read from W. R. Corey to the Planning Commission action in denying him a zone variance from R-1 to R-3 pn property lying 150 feet south of "~' Street and east of Third Avenue. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that a hearing on the appeal be held November 13, at 7:00 P.M. FOR CO LETION OF PA INC LOTS A letter was read from the Mayor's Committee on the Proposed Oowntown Parking District requesting that the City take steps to fully complete for parking use, the City-owned lots at the corner of Center and Landis Avenue and on the corner of Church and Davidson Streets. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that action be taken to complete the lot at the corner of Church and Davidson, with Dr. Day being given 90-day notice to vacate and that action on removal of the Pepper tree from the lot at the corner of Center and Landis be held over for further study. L//BOAT LANDING NAMED A letter was read from Administrative Analyst Ross, stating that the Recreation Department, at the request of the Harbor Commission, has suggested the name of "Vista Landing" for the boat landing facility on the tidelands. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the name of "Vista Landing" be approved. MALARY RANGE FOR CLASS OF DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION A letter was read from the Civil Service Commission stating that a salary survey showed that the average maximum salary paid by other cities for a Director of Parks and Recreation is $802.00 per month. The Commission believes that the present $825.00 per month maximem paid by the City is adequate for this class and does not recommend a change at this time. /REQUEST_ FOR AID TO CAT FOUNDATION ~.' A letter was read from the Maude Erwin Foundation for Gars, Inc., request- lng City aid in maintaining the establishment. No action taken. REQUEST TO BE HEARD ON PROPOSITION 23 A letter was read from Assemblyman James R. Mills, requesting that either he, Mr. Luckel or Sheridan Hegland be allowed to appear before the Council in order to present their arguments in favor of Proposition 23 (Senate Reapportion- ment). It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that these men be given an opportunity to be present and express their arguments in favor of Proposition 23. NEWS LETTER Councilman DeGraaf stated that he was of the opinion that the plan for a News Letter, discussed in the past, should be put into effect. Administrative Officer Fulwiler stated that the plan is being worked on and will be accelerated. ~OCHURE ON PORT DISTRICT BILL AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the City print a brochure pertaining to Senate Bill No. 41 for mailing to all City voters and that Councilmen McAllister and McMa£ns be appointed as a committee to submit factual information both pro and con on the Senate Bill for incorporation in the brochure. Administrative Officer Fulwiler indicated that the City staff would do all possible in helping to prepare the brochure. REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON SMITH STREET Mr. S. M. Albo, 442 Smith Street, stated that he was in favor of the 1911 Block Act improvements proposed in front of his property on Roosevelt Street but asked that the improvements also be installed on his frontage on Smith Street. The City Engineer was directed to determine if fifty percent of the improvements were already in on Smith Street in that block and if so to include the Albo prop- erty fronting on Smith Street in Phase VIII of the 1911 Act proceedings. ~/FARK-RECREATION COMMISSION AUTHORIZED TO CONTACT STATE ON CAMP SITES A letter was received from the Park and Recreation Commission, stating that they would withhold immediate recommendations pertaining to an overnight camping site on the tidelands until an inquiry is made to the State Division of Beaches and Parks on possible plans for such sites on the Silver Strand. The Council directed that the Park and Recreation Oo~ission contact the State per- taining to the State's plans for camp site development of a portion of the Silver Strand State Park. GAS TAX INCREASE OPPOSED Mayor Menzel stated that the Mayors, at a recent Mayors' meeting, went on record to favor the proposed increase in gasoline taxes at the League of California Cities convention, and he asked if the Council wished to take a stand at the con- vention on the proposal. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the Council go on record, at the convention, as being opposed to the proposed increase in gasoline taxes. LIBRARY MEETING Administrative Officer Fulwiler was directed to set up a meeting with the Library Board to be held sometime shortly after the return of Councilmen from the League convention. FINANCE OFFICER DIRECTED TO ADVANCE TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR CONVENTION It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the Finance Officer be directed to advance budgeted travel allowances to those officials going to the League convention. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. until October 30, at 7:00 P.M. City Clerk