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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1961/12/05 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday December 5, 1961 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, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Mc/~ains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith, DeGraaf Absent: None Also present:/ City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, City Administrator Fulwiler, Administrative Analyst Ross Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer. RgSOLUTION No. 2716- Approving special appropriation of $6,250 for~ consultant Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Smith, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2717- Approving special appropriation of $1000 for backfill compaction tests Offered by Councilman Smith. passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McaMains, McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None City Engineer Cole was directed to study the feasibility of setting up and operat- ing our own soil testing laboratory for use in future projects requirin§ compaction APPROVAL OF FINAL }{AP - Cindy Park No. 3 tests. City Engineer Cole recommended that the final map of Cindy Park No. 3 be approved subject to posting of the necessary bonds together with the improvement agreement, removal of drainage easement ~rom the final map, approval of the improvement plans by the City Engineer, and that Lot "A" be deeded to the City. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Mc24ains and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Cindy Park No. 3 be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City of Chula Vista for the installation of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the perfoz~uance thereof, which contract and bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality, and subject to the reco~mmendations of the Engineering and Planning Departments. EqUEST FOR DRIVEWAY OF EXCESS WIDTH - Security First National Bank Upon the request of the Security First National Ba~k for an excess driveway on Church Avenue forty feet in width, it was recommended by the City Engineer that a drive- way of thirty-five feet be allowed, providing the contractor removes the parking meter posts for the City, replaces the sidewalk as required, and that the driveway be centered on the Bank's parking lot aisle, and all other City code and permit requirements be met. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman OeG'raaf and carried, that the request be granted, subject to the recom~nendations of the City Engineer. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: Councilmen Mc24ains, McAllister Absent: None .REPORT ON GAS TAX STATUS J A report on estimated costs, funds available and related facts pertaining to Gas Tax Project No. 37 (widening of Fourth Avenue from E. Street to; H. Street) and Project No. 42 (E. Street Extension) was submitted to the Council by the City Engineer. Councilman DeGraaf stated he would favor the widening of the Fourth Avenue ~roject at this time if he could be assured it would not lead to commercial development. He was of the opinion the E. Street extension project should be held off until it is determined how the proposed belt line freeway will affect the flow of traffic. Councilman McMains favored the widening of E. Street from Third Avenue to First Avenue immediately, but no further until the County is ready to proceed with Bonita Road. Mr. Algert showed a plan of the proposed Sweetwater Freeway and Beltline Freeway and stated that in his opinion the timing was wrong to extend E. Street at this time as it would seem logical that the traffic pattern will change upon completion of the freeways. F~r. Edward Dillon suggested an alternate and less expensive plan would be to extend Bonita Road West across property at the Southwest corner of First Avenue and E. Street, It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the Engineering Department be directed to proceed with the widening of Fourth Avenue from E. Street to F. Street, and widening of Eo Street from Third Avenue to First Avenue, and retain the r-mainder of the Gas Tax fundswhile a further study is being made, for development of E. Street East to tie into Bonita Road. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McAllister, Menzel, DeOraaf Noes: Councilman McMains Absent: None RESOLUTION No, 2718- Authorizing filing of legal action to condemn certain lands- Telegraph Canyon Sewer Project Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Smith, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None ~/,.DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH SIDE OF EAST "I" STREET A letter was read from Irwin D. Bellows, 83 East "I" Street, asking the answers to certain questions before he would be willing to dedicate 30 feet to the City. City Engineer Cole explained that it was necessary to obtain a deed from each property owner on that portion of the street in question, in order to clear title before the City can take action. To date all deeds have been obtained, except two. Mr. Cole was directed to clarify the matter with Mr. Bellows, and submit a copy of a map of the area to the Council at a later date. ~SUGGESTIONS ON ELIMINATION OF TROUBLE AT LIBRARY Letters were submitted from eight students in the area suggesting that the School Libraries be opened in the evening for use of students, in order to a~eviate the problem arising from over-crowded conditions at the Public Library. The letters were referred to Superintendent of Schools, Joseph Rindone. CARD ROOM LICENSE At the request of Councilman McMains, City Attorney Duberg was directed to have the revised cardroem license ordinance ready for Council study at the next meeting. CARE OF TREES IN PARKING STRIPS - City Tree - Oead Trees Councilman McMains Asked why the trees in front of unsold houses in new subdivi- sions cannot be cared for. City A~ministrator Fulwiler ststed that the Park Dept. has been instructed to care for the trees to the extent that it is possible to do so with the present personnel. Councilman McAllister stated that he would like to have the Park Dept. make a study on the possibility of selecting a "City Tree" Councilman DeGraaf asked that the Park Dept. be directed to remove the dead trees on Del Mar Avenue and on "I" Street. ISLANDS ON BROADWAY AT "H" AND "E" STREETS Upon an inquiry from Councilman Smith, City Engineer Cole stated that preliminary plans have been prepared for the proposed islands on Broadway at "H" and "E" Streets. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M. sine die.