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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1962/04/03 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF TflE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday April 3, 1962 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California was held at ?:00 P.H. on the above date, with the following Councilman present: Councilmen HcMains,HcAllister,Menzel,DeGraaf Absent: Councilman Smith Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Planner Fretz, Administrative Analyst Ross, Associate Civil Engineer Hughes Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer. ~/II~KOV~NT AGREEMENT FOR HALECREST ESTATES Attorney Fred Tellam, representing engineers on the Halecrest Estates Subdivision, stated that funds were now available to complete all improvements, except sidewalks, in front of the eighty-one vacant lots in Halecrest Estates Subdivision. He stated that sidewalks would be installed on Floyd Avenue as requested by the Council. City~,Engineer Cole assured the Council that developers of the lots would be required under present ordinance to install sidewalks as each lot is developed. City Attorney Duberg suggested that an agreement for installation of the improve- memts be executed and a performance bond posted to guarantee such installation. Attorney Tellam asked if the bond requirement could be waived for financial reasons. The Council was of the opinion a precedent would not be established by waiving the bond requirement because of the different circumstances under which the subdivis%on is to be improved. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman HcMains and carried, that an improvement agreement be drawn up for presentation to the Council at the next meeting. (//USE OF FA ISG FOR FIESTA CARNZVAL DENIED Mr. Dick Cassel, President of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, stated that he had met with residents in the area of the Civic Center parking lot on the question of having the Fiesta carnival on the lot. It was his opinion that a proposal had been worked out to everyones~ satisfaction. He had submitted the proposal in writing to Mr. Mattox. The proposal was read to the Council. A letter was read from Allen Mattox, 248 Fourth Avenue, protesting use of the parking lot for a carnival. Mr. Mattox spoke in support of his letter. M~,A1Shipley stated that the residents were not opposed to the Fiesta, but were opposed to the use of the parking lot for a carnival. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMaine, that permission to hold the Fiesta carnival on the Civic Center parking lot be granted. The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman McAllister Noes: Councilmen Menzel, DeGraaf, HcMains Absent: Councilman Smith Hr. Robert Lennox, 472 F. Street, stated that he had offered the Jr. Chamber of Commerce the use of his property across from the Fire Station for parking during the Fiesta, and urged the Council to study the matter for one more week before taking final action. ]~B]NHOOD SUEDZV]SION Nos. ? end 8 City Engineer Cole sta~ed that the final map on Robinhood No. 8 is not ready for Council action. Hr. cole"atated that the Council could consider if they wish to grant Hr. Casey's request of March 19th, and accept the fees due the City after recordation of the final map on Robinhood No. 8 instead of his paying them before the map is recorded as is the policy. A1s~o. the Council could decide at this time if they wish to extend the time for posting th~'~bond on Robinhood No. 7. City Attorney Duberg stated that the Council could ~xtend the bond on No. 7 if they so desire. It was his opinion that if the City is ~/v~.n a letter from the fir~ handling the escrow on Robinhood No. 8 stating that funds were available for paying the City fees, it would be permissible to record the final map Prior to paying :he fees to the City. The matter was held over one week awaiting the letter. ORDINANCE No. ?92 - Amending Driveway Ordi~nce - First reading City Planner Fretz asked that the proposed ordinance be amended to read "residential use'' instead of "residential zone" in Section 27.19, sub-section d. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried that Ordinance No. 792 be placed on its first reading, with the change recommended by the City Planner, and that the reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Nenzel, DeGraaf, NcMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith i~RTON"S AI~EXATION No. 2 City Engineer Cole stated that he is of the opinion the boundary of the proposed Horton~s Annexation No. 2 should be changed to include all of Claire Avenue which lies within the annexation. 14r. Norton stated that he does not wish to annex to the City if it will require leavin$ a risht-ofoway for the extension of "H" Street. He stated that if the Council will accept the tentative map next week of his Palm Gardens Subdivision, he will resubmit his annexation map to the Boundary Commission for revision to include all of Claire Avenue. Hr. Horton was told to present his tentative map to the Council at the next meeting. ~/ApPROVAL OF WAGE SCALE It was moved by Councilmen McMains, seconded by Councilman McAl~ister and carried, that the prevailing minimum wage scale be approved for the ~a/~way and pier installation of the small boat facilities. ~/~-ALIGNMENT OF MANKATO STREET BETWEEN THIRD AVENUE AND GARRETTAVENUE City Engineer Cole stated that he had received a letter from a property owner requesting that Mankato Street between Third Avenue and Garrett Avenue be re-aligned to line up with Whitney St, and that the portion not needed be vacated. The property owner would assume the expense of the re-aligoment. Mr. Cole stated that it was the owner's desire to know if the Council would~ proceedings to vacate, if the street is aligned. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the Council will be willing to instisate proceedings to vacate that portion of Mankato Street not needed after re-alignment. RESOLUTION No. 2801~,Adopting standards of improvements for alleys b Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None ~bsent: Councilman Smith : ~/METHOD OF ASCERTAINING VALUATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS PROTESTED A letter was read from C.E.Norcross, 895 Hilltop Drive, protesting the method used in ascertaining the valuation of a ~Wi~ming pool for the purpose of arriving at the building permit fee. The letter was referred to City Administrator Fulwiler for checking with the Building Inspector. ~,~w~0TEsTS BICYCLES ON SIDEWA_I.KS A letter was read from Mrs. Agnes 'Wade protesting the riding of bi=ycles on the sidewalks downtown, and suggesting that perhaps the Third Avenue /~ntral Parking District idea might help to keep them off the walks. TELEGRAM ON PORT AUTHORITY BILL -- A telegram was read from ~enator Hugo Fisher stating that he expected the Assembly Committee on Goverraaental economy and effic~ency to take up S.B.41 (Port District Bill) on Wednesday April ith. City Administrator Fulwiler recommended that the Council authorize legal and Council representation at the meeting. Councilman DeGraaf reviewed the highlights presented at the Senate Committee meeting in Sacramento on the Port Authority Bill. Councilman ~cAllister stated that he resented having to dig out information as to whit the City Council is doing, and asked to be brought up-to-date as of last Thursday on proceedings concerning the Port Authority. Mr. Robert Lennox, 472 F. St. asked why Councilman McAllister was not notified of the Council meeting held in the office of the City Administrator in conjunction with the Port Authority Bill, as reported in the Chula Vista Star-News. Mayor Henzel stated there was no Council meeting held. It was a Cowmittee meeting of the Mayor,Vice-Mayor, and City Attorney. -2- Councilman DeOraaf happened to stop in at the office of the City Administrator at the time of the C~mmittee meeting, at which time Councilman HcMaine left the meeting. It was moved by Councilman HcHains, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried that the City Attorney, Councilman McAllister and Councilman DeGraaf be authorized to go to Sacramento on April 4th to represent the City at the Assembly Committee meeting on S.B. 41. City Attorney Duberg asked how far the Council wanted him to So in presenting the principles the Council stands for on the Port Authority Bill. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Hcliains and carried, that City Attorney Duberg be directed to present to the best of his ability the feelings of the Council on the Port Authority Bill when he appears before the Assembly Comittee in Sacramento. RESOLUTION No. 2802 - Approving special appropriation of $250. for City Attorney Offered by Councilman Mcliains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith RESOLUTION No. 2803- Approving special appropriation of $450. to send delegation to Sacramento Offered by Councilmen HcMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Henzel, DeGraaf Noes:. None Absent: Councilman Smith ~/,,REqUEST FOR USE OF PARKING LOT FOR S~AT BELT CLINIC Mr. Dick Cassel, President of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, requested use of the Civic Center Parking lot on April 28th and 29th as the site for another seat belt clinic. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the request be granted. ~UEST FOR USE OF STREETS FOR FIESTA CARNIVAL Mr. Dick Cassel requested use of Third Avenue from F. Street to G. Street for the Fiesta carnival. It was moved by Councilman McAllister that permission be granted providing the traffic problem can be worked out by the Police Chief. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Cassel asked permission to use Fourth Avenue from Center St. to Parkway and Parkway from Fourth to Third Avenue for the carnival. The Council was of the opinion they could not make a decision of this kind on such short notice. No action taken. ADJOU~4BNT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 9:45 P.M. sine die. ! ~ity Clerk