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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1961/09/19 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~hula Vista, California Held Tuesday Sept~ber 19:1961 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P,Mo with the following Councilmen present: Gounc£1men McMains, McAllister, Menzel, Smith Absent: Councilman OeGraaf Also present: Principal Civil Engineer Harshman, City Attorney Duberg, City Administrator Fulwiler Mayor Menzel led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, and asked for a moment of prayer. STATEMENT: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within 24 hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the City Council for the adjourned regular meeting of September 19, 1961 ORDINANCE No, 771-Amending No. 505- Trailer Court Fees- Second reading Letters protesting adoption of Ordinance No, 771 were read from owners of the Bison Trailer Park, Mohawk Trailer Park, Baywood Trailer Park and Rose Arbor Mobile Lodge. Mr. Gayle Fick, owner of Rose Arbor, and Mr, James McKay, owner of Al's Trailer Park, both spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance, After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the proposed ordinance be amended to reduce from $2.00 to $1,50 the annual business license fee to be paid each year for each trailer space in a trailer park, and that the ordinance be placed on the agenda for the second reading and adoption at the next meeting, Councilman McMains voted "No", Discussion on Ordinance No. 696 (materials to be placed in parking strips) Brie~ discussion brought out the fact that the Council was generally in favor of allowing solid materials of a permanent nature to be used in the improving of parking strips, if set solidly in cement, subject to City inspection, The City Attorney was directed to revise the proposed ordinance along these lines, in order that it might be placed on its first reading at the next meeting. DISCUSSION ON ORDINANCE PERTAINING T~ KEEPING OF ANIMALS AND FOWLS Revised copies of the proposed animal-fowl ordinance having been given to the CounCilmen for study, City Administrator Fulwiler asked for any further comments. Councilman Smith was of the opinion Section 4.7 (J) should be revised, as it would make it impossible to have parades in the City. Councilman Menzel suggested more study be given to Section 4,6 (A) allowing an aggregate of twenty-five fowls and rabbits in a minimom of 7,000 square feet. Also that some consideration be given to the possibility of creating an agricultural zone. Action was held over in order that more study can be given to revision of the proposed ordinance. MEMBER TO PLANNING COI~tlSSION Councilman Mc.Mains nominated Sam Piety for appointment to the Planning Commission. Councilman McAllister nominated C. C. Alley for appointment to the Planning Commission. There being no other nominations~ C~uncilman Smith moYed that the nominations be closed. Results of a ballot gave Mr. Alley two votes and Mr. Piety two votes. The mat~er was held over for another week. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO HARBOR COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman MnAllister~ seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that Mr. Melvin Cow'ri be appointed a member of the Harbor Co~nission to fill the unexpired term of Sam Vener, resigned; said term to expire June 30, 1964. -2- /APPOINTMENT OF CITY ENGINEER City Administrator Fulwiler stated that it was his recommendation that Lane Cole be appointed to the position of City Engineer, effective October 16, 1961, and asked for Council approval. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Mc/dains and carried, that Mr. Lane Cole be appointed City Engineer. Mr. Cole was introduced to the Council, /AWARDING OF BID ON ~H't STREET STORM DRAIN Principal Engineer Harshman reported nine bids were received on the "H" Street storm drain, the low bid being that of Pace Construction Company in the amount of $45,558.25. Mr. Harshman recommended that the low bid be accepted and $45,558.25 appropriated plus $700. for water main relocation. It was moved by Counciluu~n Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the low bid of Pace Construction Company be accepted. RESOLUTION No. 2675 - Approving special appropriation of $46,258.25 for "H" Street Storm Drain Offered by Counciluuan Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf REQUEST TO MOVE DUPLEX INTO CITY A letter was read from W. Richardson requesting permission to move duplex from San Diego to 1134 Trenton Street in Chula Vista. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the request be granted, subject to compliance with all the recou~nendations of the Building Inspector necessary to bring the building up to code standards. ~/~' REQUEST TO MOVE THREE HOUSES INTO CITY A letter was read from Sidney Knowles requesting permission to move three houses from San Diego to 1171 Walnut Street in Chula Vista. It was ~ved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Mcldains and carried, that the request be granted, subject to compliance with all the recommendations of the Building Inspector necessary to bring the building up to code standards. REQUEST TO MOVE BUILDING WITHIN CITY A letter was read from A. B. Ellington requesting permission to move a building from 580 "G" Street to 549 Third Avenue in Chula Vista. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the request be granted, subject to compliance with all the recommendations of the Building Inspector necessary to bring the building up to ~ode standards. REQUEST TO MOVE PLANTS A letter was read from Co Eo Norcross requesting permission to remove plants in front of his property at 895 Hilltop Drive which are in the City right-of-way, Action was held over one week pending investigation by the City Attorney. b/CHAMBER OF COMMERGE ENDORSEMENT OF AIRPORT A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce endorsing the acquisition by the City of Brow%~ Field for a general purpose airport. v~ACqUISITION OF PARK-SCHOOL PROJECT ALL-PURPOSE ROOM URGED BY CHAMBER A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce urging that the Council adopt the reco~mmendations of the Park-School Pilot Co=~ittee and acquire the enlarged all-purpose room on the Naples St. Park-School project. ~PAYMENT TO AMBULANCE COMPANY qUESTIONED Councilman Smith stated he did not think the City should be obligated to make a payment to the Bay Cities Ambulance Service Co. when they are called by the Police Dept. if the person picked up pays the asked fee. The City Administrator was directed to find out what procedure the County and State follow. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Menzel adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. until Sept. 26th at 7:00 P.M. City Clerk