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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1962/02/06 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEE~ING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday February 6, 1962 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held at 7:00 P.M. on the above date in the Civic Center with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Planner Fretz, Administrative Analyst Ross Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer ~SsELMAN STREET TRAFFIC AND PARKING STUDY City Administrator Fulwiler, after considering the pros and cons of property owners on Casselman Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue, pertaining to proposed parking restrictions and street widening, recommended that no action be taken at this time. Mr. Fulwiler stated that at present only one property owner was having trouble getting out of his driveway, but to impose parking restrictions on the street, many hardships would be created. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that no action be taken on the matter at this time. RESOLUTION No. 2765-Approving special appropriation of $454.00 for boat ramp Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: 4YES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2766-Apprbving supplemental Gas Tax Budget 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. 2767- Giving notice and setting hearing date- 1911 Act- Phase V 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 RESOLUTION No. 2768- Accepting easement for drainage purposes-Judson Estates No. 2 O~fered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent:, None ~APPROVAL OF CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO BE PLACED ON APRIL BALLOT City Attorney Duberg submitted his final draft of four amendments to the Charter as proposed by the Mayor's Charter Review Con~nittee for submission to the people on the April election ballot. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that Proposition No. 1, as submitted by the City Attorney, be approved and placed on the April ballot. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that Proposition No. 2, as submitted by the City Attorney, be approved and placed on the April ballot. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that Proposition No. 3, as submitted by the City Attorney, be approved and placed on the April ballot. Councilman McMains voted "No". It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried~ that Proposition No. 4, as submitted by the City Attorney, be approved and placed on the April ballot. ADDITIONAL CHARTER AMENDMENT SUGGESTED Councilman McMains suggested that consideration be given to a Charter amendment which would oppose party politics in City elections. It was his opinion that City employees in responsible positions should not be permitted to use their position to endorse candidates for an office. The Council was of the opinion that time wuuld not permit the necessary thought and study that would have to be given to a subjecct of this nature prior to putting it on the ballot for the coming April election. RESOLUTION No. 2769- Requesting Board of Supervisors to permit Registrar of Voters to render specified services relating to municipal election. 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. 2770- Appointing election officers and consolidating polling places for municipal election 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 ORDINANCE No. 787 - Amending zoning ordinance- supplemental "E" Zone- second reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that Ordinance No. 787 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, McPLains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith ~oes: None Absent: None %///OISGUSSION ON CASTLE VIEW SUBDIVISION SEWER City Engineer Cole sub~itted a map showing the route of a proposed sewer on Oxford Street designed to alleviate the sewage congestion in the Naples Street- Hilltop Drive area. The sewer extending from Hilltop Drive to Third Avenue on Oxford Street, then North on Third Avenue~ to Naples Street is recommended by the Engineer as the best means of serving the proposed Castle View Subdivision, and at the same time giving relief to loaded lines in the area. The map also showed an alternate route which could be used by the Subdivider to service Castle View, but which was not considered feasible by the Engineer. Mr. Cole Suggested that the City might participate in construction of the line to the extent of the difference between the cost of the recommended line on Oxford Street, and the theoretical~alternate line. Mr. Ralph Spade, Subdivider, stated he was in agreement with recon~nendations of the City Engineer, but would like a repayment agreement drawn up that would guarantee him full repayment by twenty years. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that it will be to the public interest to enter into an agreement with Mr. Ralph Spade guaranteeing him a sewer repayment not to exceed $23,000. over a twenty year period. ~,,: ,~, RESOLUTION No. 2771- ApproVing a sewer repayment agreement with Ralph Spade 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 -2- RESOLUTION No. 2772-Approving special appropriation of $2,500 for Parking District Appraiser Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, McAllister, Menzel Noes: ~o~ncilman McMains Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2773-Approving agreement with State for preparation of population estimate Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Noes: None Absent: None ~REqUEST~, FOR ALL-PURPOSE ROOM FOR PARK-SCHOOL PROJECT A letter was read from the Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting that the Council approve an enlarged all-purpose room at the Naples St. Park School Project, and to plan for and investigate all future opportunities of a similar nature. No action taken. ~,~'REqUEST THAT LICENSE FEES BE WAIVED A letter was read from the Jr. Chamber of Commerce requesting that license fees be waived on a carnival promotion stunt they are contemplating on the Mayfair Market parking lot March 15 through March 18th. The request was referred to the City Attorney to determine if the Council can legally waive the fees, and report back at the next meeting. EqUEST TO USE CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOTA letter was read from the Jr. Chamber of Commerce requesting the use of the Civic Center Parking lot March l0 and llth to hold a "Jay Ceet Belt Clinic", at which time the public will have an opportunity to have seat belts installed in their cars at a low cost. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, second- ed by Councilman McMains and carried, that the request be granted. ~EQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS A letter was read from the Library Board requesting that ~'~$4,000 in the Reserve fund for books be transferred to the active book account, so that more material can be made available to the public this year. It was moved by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the request be taken up at budget time° ~PROTEST Vera P~yner, 795 Fourth Ave. reported that she had TO AMBULANCE CHARGESMr s. occasion to call an ambulance and was charged $33.50 by the Bay Cities Ambulance Service. At a later date she had occasion to call the Acme Ambulance Service for a trip to the same destination and they charged her $42.50. City Attorney advised her to contact the ambulance service if she feels she was overcharged, or to get an attorney. There was no action the Council could take. izz~OCATION OF PROPOSED SWEETWATER VALLEY SEWER Councilman OeGraaf suggested that the City Engineer look into the possibility of locating the proposed Sweetwater Valley Trunk line sewer in an area which would enhance the possibilities of the City getting the Beltline Freeway and flood control channel in a location according to our wishes. REPORT ON LEAGUE MEETING Mayor Menzel gave a report on his meeting in Sacramento on Metropolitan Government sponsored by the League of California Cities. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M. sine die. City Clerk