HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1962/03/27 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAHHEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
of Chula Vista, California
Held Tuesday March 27, 1962
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California was held at 7:00 P.H. on the above date, with the following Councilmen
present: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf
Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Administrator Fulwiler, City
Planner Fretz, Administrative Analyst Ross, Associate
Civil Engineer Hushes.
Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer.
STATF~ENT: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within 24 hours
of adJourr~ent, as provided by law, the order of adjournment
of the City Council for the adjourned regular meeting of
March 27, 1962.
CHAMBER OF C~RCE RESOLUTION OH PORT AUTHORITY BILL APPROVED
James V. Glas$ow, President of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, read a
resolution passed by the Chamber of Executive Committee urging that no action be taken
at this time on the San Diego Port Authority Bill to be introduced by Senator Fisher;
that an extension of time be requested not to exceed the 1963 legislative session for
presentation of a Port Authority Bill, and that a commission be created consisting
of one representative of each of the five communities involved in the Bay development.
It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried,
that the Council go on record as favoring the resolution of the Chamber of Commerce
Executive Committee. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,,McMains,Menzel,Smith
Noes: Councilman McAllister
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 2?95- Recommending a San Diego Bay Study Commission and opposing 1962
extra session le$islation
Offered by Councilman Smith, passe~, adopted and approved by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, HcMains, Menzel
Noes: ~ouncilman McAllister
Absent: None
7:25 P.M. - Councilman DeGraaf was excused from the meeting at this time.
~/PLANTING OF TREES ON THIRD AVENUE AUTHORIZED
Mr. Bernard Bernes, en behalf of the Downtown Association, stated that the
trees proposed ~or planting on Third Avenue from 'E' Street to 'G" Street should grow
to a height of fifteen feet with a width of from eight to ten feet. Mr. Charles
Kopeland stated that none of the merchants or property owners to whom he has spoken
have been against the proposed tree planting project. City Administrator Fulwiler
stated that the estimated cost to the City to plant trees is $2500. The Downtown
Association is to furnish the trees.
Councilman Smith expressed opposition to the City participating in the project
and cited the instance where the merchants on Broadway requested that the trees be
removed because of interference with their signs. He was concerned that the trees
might become a nuisance in the future, and have to be taken onto
It was moved by Councilman HcAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried,
that the Association be allowed to plant the trees on Third Avenue as requested, and
that the City participate in the planting.
Mr. Kopeland asked that the Council defer taking action on City participation
until it is determined the amount of funds the Association is able to raise for the
project.
~/~PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Chapter 27, 1911 Act, Phase V (Woodla~m Ave. block~
This being the time and place, as designated for the continuation of a public
hearing on Chapter 27, 1911 Act, Phase V, Woodlawn Avenue block, Mayor Henzel declared
the hearing open. Associate Civil Engineer Hughes stated that Hr. Long has asked that
his protest be withdrawn. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hear-
~ng closed.
RESOLUTION No. 2796 - With respect to hearing on Phase V (Woodlawn Ave. block~
Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Smith, NcNaine, NcAllister, Henzel
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman DeGraaf
~/~Ublic Hearing - Chapter 27, 1911 Act, Phase VI
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on Phase VI
o£ Chapter 27 of the 1911 Act, Mayor Henzel declared the hearing open. No one in the
audience wishing to be heard either for or against the proceedings and the Clerk having
received no written protests, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION No. 2797 - With respect to hearing on Phase VI
Offered by Councilman Smith, paesed, adopted and approved by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Smith, Mcl4ains, McAllister, Menzel
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman DeGraaf
RESOLUTION No. 2798- Giving notice of Castle Park Elementary School Annexation
Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed, adopted and approved by the
following vote. to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, Smith, McMains
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman DeGraaf
RESOLUTION No. 2799- Giving notice of liarborside Elementary School Annexation
Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed, adopted and approved by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, Smith, McMains
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman DeGraaf
RESOLUTION No. 2800- Withdrawing Wyant Annexation from Montgomery Locel Fire District
Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman DeGraa£
/DATE SET FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED REZONING OF PORTION OF MURAOKAANNEXATION
A reco~endation was submitted from the Planning C~tssion Chic approximately
32 acres South of quintard Street between First and Second Avenues be rezoned from R-1
to R-3, and that 15 foot building lines be established along First Avenue, Second Avenue
and Quintard Street.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried,
that a hearing be held on the 17th day of April, 1t6Z at 7:00 P.M. on the proposed rezon-
.ing of this portion of the Muraoka Annexation.
~ DATE SET FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED REZONING OF PORTION OF PROPERTY ON CENTER STREET
A recoa.endation was submitted from the Planning Co~ission that four lots on
the South side of Center Street East of Landis Avenue be rezoned from M-1 to C-~F.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that
a hearing be held on the 24th day of April, 1962 at 7:00 P.M. on the proposed rezoning
of these lots oo Center Street.
/rUSE OF CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT FOR FIESTA DISCUSSED
R.P.Cassel, President of the Jr. Chamber of Co~erce stated that the
Fiesta would run from Wednesday throush Sunday, and repeated his request of last week for
use of the Civic Canter parkinS lot for the Fiesta carnival. Councilman McHains stated
that residents in the area North of Davidson St. betwen Guava and Fourth Avenue were
protestin$ use of the lot for a carnival because of the noise.
It was ~oved by Councilman McAllister and seconded by Councilman Smith that
the City support the Fiesta by srantin$ use of the park/ns lot for their carnival. The
motion failed to c~rry, llayor Henzel asked that the item be placed on the Asenda for
the next meetins ~han there would be a full Council.
AT BELTS OFFERED CITY
A letter was read from the Jr. Chamber of C~..erce statinS that
they wished to donate and install at no cost to the City, twenty seat belts for City
vehicles.
qUEST FO~PIOVAL OF FINAL HAP ON ROBINItOOD No. 8
A letter was read from Casey Construction Co. requestinS approval of the final
map on Robinhood Subdivision No. 8 and requestin$ extension of time for postinS the bond
on Robinhood No. 7. Action was held over one week.
~/~ETTERS OF APPRECIATION
A letter was read from the Library Board of Trustees expressinS appreciation
four the new lishtinS in the library.
~/~qUEST FOR DRAFTSNAN TO PREPARE DRAWINGS FOR HOVING OF CHARGING DES~ IN LIBRARY
A letter was read from the Library Board requestinS that the 1962-1963 budset
include an item for movinS the Charse-In desk in the Library closer to the Library
entrance, The Board requested that the Council authorize the herinS of an architectural
draftsman to prepare drawinss on the proposed chanse. Councilman Smith was of the opinion
the lay-out could be prepared by City personnel.
It was moved by Councilman HcAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried
that the request be referred to Administrative Analyst Ross for study and report.
~/qUESTION ON CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT ZONE
Hr. Allen Nattox, 248 Fourth Avenue stated he was opposed to the holdinE of a
carnival on the Civic Center parkinS lot, and asked if a carnival could be held in an
R-3 zone without a zone variance. Councilman Smith stated that requirements could be
waived in the case of a temporary use.
,~.~OUIICI~N NcALLISTEa REQUESTED TO TAEE PORT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION TO SAC~d~NTO
Councilman Smith asked Councilman HcAllister if he would take a copy of the
Council Resolution, Just passed, opposinS 1962 lesislation on the Port Authority Bill,
to Sacramento with him. Councilman HcAllister stated that he would take a copy of the
resolution with him.
L/SiCYCLE RIDIN~ ON SIDEWAL~S
Councilman Hcllains asked if there was nothinS that could be done to sat
bicycle riders off the sidewalk in downtown Chula Vista. It was sussested that an
education prosraat through the schools misht help.
~OLIcY ON USE OF C~VIC CENTER PAPJilN6 LOT SUGGESTED
Councilman HcNains sussested that the Council set a policy on use of the
Civic Center ParkinS lot. for other purposes than perkins.
ADJOUP.~HENT
ltayor Henzel adjourned the meetinS a~ 8:30 P.H. until April 3rd at ?:00
City Cl~rk