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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1961/09/05 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday September 5~ 1961 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel Absent: Councilman DeGraaf Also present: Associate Civil Engineer Phillips, City Attorney Duberg, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Planner Fretz, Associate Civil Engineer Hughes Mayor Smith led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer. UBLIC HEARING - Allied Contractors Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised for a public hearing on the proposed Allied Contractors Annexation, Mayor Smith declared the hearing open. A letter was read from United Enterprises, Inc. protesting the annexation. No one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed annexation, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 770 - Approving Allied Contractors Annexation- First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that Ordinance No. 770 be placed on its first reading, and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit% AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, Menzel, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf ~j~D GALL AUTHORIZED FOR TELEGRAPH CANYON SEWER EXTENSION At the request of City Administrator Fulwiler, it was moved by Councilman McMains seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids, on an alternate basis, for the extension of Telegraph Canyon Sewer. ~/zPUBLIC HEARING - 1911 Act - Phase III This being the time and place as advertised, for a public hearing on the installa- tion of certain improvements under provisions of the 1911 Block Act to certain properties on "J" Street, Twin Oaks Avenue and First Avenue, Mayor Smith declared the hearing open. Mr. Fred Watts, 703 First Avenue objected to the requirement that he pay for 75 feet of shoulder paving. He stated that the City had in the past installed shoulder paving at no cost to him. Mayor Smith explained that in a few cases in the past, shoulder paving had been installed by certain City persomnel without the sanction of the Council, but that it was not the policy of the Council for the City to foot the entire bill for shoulder paving. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ,The Clerk received no written protests. Pd~SOLUTION No. 2666 - With respect to hearing under Chapter 27, 1911 Act Offered by Councilman Mc. Mains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMatns, McAllister, Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf 1911'ACT REPORT - Benekos property City Attorney Duberg stated that he could find nothing in the statutes which allowed for an extension of time for an individual to comply with provisions of ~hapter 27 of the 1911 Act, as requested by W.D. Bracy on behalf of W.A. Benekos. Mr. Bracy was directed to contact the Engineering Department in order to be appraised of what steps must now be taken on the proposed improvement of the Benekos property under the 1911 Act. /~UBLIC HEARING - Appeal to Planning Cormnission Decision Denying Application for rezoning of Farrel Property at 381 "D" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the appeal of Eleanor Farrel to the decision of the Planning Commission in denying her a zone variance from R-1 to R-3, Mayor Smith declared the hearing open. At the request of Ed Culnan the Mayor continued the hearing until November 7th at 7:00 P.M. C, A, Yates, 66 Glover Cnu~t. protested continuing the hearing. It was moved by Councilman MaMains and seconded by Councilman Menzel that action to cpntinue the public hearing be rescinded and the hearing held at this time. The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, Menzel Noes: Councilmen McAllister, Smith Absent: Councilman DeGraaf ''PE ITION FOR WALKWAY A petition was submitted from residents on Vallecito Way requesting ~ a walkway for school children on the East side of First Avenue from Vallecito Way to "J" Street. It was the reco~endation of the Engineering Department that the East side of First Avenue be graded by the Gity from the back curb to a point five feet Easterly from Vallecitas Way to "J" Street. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Counci]mm~ McHains and carried, that the City proceed to cut the walkway as recommended by the Engineering Department. /APpoINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SAFETY COUNCIL Councilman McAllister nominated Richard Sanguinetti for reappointment to the Safety Council. Councilman MaMains nominated James Hayden and William Sumner for appointment to the Safety Council. Councilman Menzel nominated Carl Stahlhaber for reappointment to the Safety Council. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Mc//ains and carried, that the nominations be closed. A ballot was taken with Richard Sanguinetti receiving two votes and Mr. Hayden, Mr. Stahlheber, and Mr. Semner each receiving three votes. Messrs. Stahlheber, Hayden and Sumner were declared to be elected to serve until June 30, 1965. i'The City Administrator,was directed to write letters to Henry Jahn and Richard Sanguinetti expressing Council appreciation for thei~ service on the Safety Council, ~ID AWARDED ON "K" STREET CULVERT Associate Civil Engineer Phillips reported having received thirteen bids on the "K" Street box culvert, the low bid being that of the Isaac Company in the amount of $8,495. Mr, Phillips stated that the State license of the Isaac Company was not in order, so it was the recommendation of the Engineering Department that the next lowest bid in the amount of $8,840. by Pace Construction Co. be accepted. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman MaAllister and carried, that the bid of the Pace Construction Co. in the amount of $8,840, be accepted. ~///INTRODUCTION VISITING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OF Mr. A10'Day introduced Mr. Syed Yunus visiting international student from West Pakistan who is being sponsored by the Chula Vista Rotary Club. RESOLUTION No, 2667 - Approving Sewer Repalanent Agreement with TraileRancho Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: aYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, Menzel, McMains ~Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf I~,.SOLUTION No. 2668 - Approving Sewer Repayment Agreement with School District Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, McMains, MaAllister, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 2669 - Approving Conditional Use permit for Church at 626 Hilltop Drive Offered by Councilman MaMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smi%h, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf -2- /~REPORT ON REQUEST FOR DIRECTIONAL SIGN A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that the request of the Faith Freewill Baptist Church for a directional sign on public property at the Southeast corner of Fifth Ave. and "C" St. be denied, No action taken, DATE SET FOR HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANGE A proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance was submitted by the Planning Con%mis- sion for Council study, October 10th at 7:00 P.M, was set as the time for a public hearing on the proposed amendment, ROHR DRAINAGE A letter was read from Rohr Aircraft calling attention to the Council of the possibility of their property being ~looded in case of a heavy runoff, and holding the City responsible if damage from this cause should result, No action taken, ~.~,~EE FOR USE OF EUCALYPTUS PA~K A letter was read from the Park & Recreation Cuu~ission recommending that an hourly fee of $3,00 be charged to any group desiring to utilize the lighted field at Eucalyptus Park other than those activities which are sponsored by the Recreation Dept. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried that the fee schedule recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission be adopted, /RECLASSIFICATIO~ OF POLICE CLERK A letter was read from the Civil Service Gom~ission stating that the Commission had reclassified the position of Junior Clerk held by Mrs, Frances Stringer to Intermediate Clerk, The Commission suggested that the change be effective July 11, 1961. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried that Mrs, Stringer be paid as an Intermediate Clerk as of July 11, 1961, - POSITION OF PLAN CHECKER ESTABLISHED A letter was read from the Civil Service Con~ission recommending that the Civil Service Rules be amended by adding a new class, No, A 10, entitled "Plan Ghecker" at a salary range 29. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Gouncilman Menzel and carried, that the classification of Plan Checker be established as requested by the Civil Service Commission. ~,.w.~,BEER TAVERR AT 246 Broadway A letter was read from George N, Lewis Jr. stating that the Beer Bar he plans on opening at 246 Broadway is not to be of the beatnik type, and invited anyone disturbed about the type of bar that he planned to open, to discuss the matter with him in order to clarify any misunderstandings. /UEST FOR USE OF EUGALYPTUS PARK FOR FIESTA Dick tassel, President of the or, Chamber of Goumlerce, appealed the decision of the Park & Recreation Commission to deny tham use of the lower part of Eucalyptus Park for Fiesta parking purposes, and requested that the Council grant them this permission. It was moved by Gouncilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the Jr. Chamber of Co~marce be granted the use of Eucalyptus Park West of the ball diamond for the parking of cars during the Fiesta. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, Menzel, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman DaGraaf %./~REqUEST FOR PERMISSION TO SELL BEER Mr. Sam Copeland representing the American Legion, stated that a letter was needed from the City to permit the Legion to sell beer inside the Legion Hall to the general public for five days during the Fiesta. It was the desire of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce to sell beer at one booth on the Fiesta grounds. Mayor Smith requested that both organizations make an official written request for action at the next meeting, ~/JoINT MEETING WITH GIVIL SERVlGE COMMISSION URGED Councilman Mcldains urged that some thought be given to holding a joint meeting with the Civil Service Commission. -3- RESOLUTION No. 2620 - Approving special appropriation of $5000 for Golden Anniversary Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Gouncilman DeGraaf ~..~INVITATION TO MAYOR OF GENERAL ROCA FOR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY A letter was read from the Sister City Gommission suggesting that the Council might like to extend an invitation to Mayor Gadano of General Roca, Argentina to attend the Golden Anniversary celebration in Ghula Vista at City expense. If this idea was not favorable, it was suggested that arrangements be made for a letter to be written by Mayor Gadano to be read at the Golden Anniversary Council meeting. The Council, not being favorable to expending too much money for this purpose, suggested that a letter from Mayor Gadano W be read at a Council meeting during the celebration. ~/~BUS LOADING ZONE REQUESTED City Administrator Fulwiler read a letter from the Greyhound Bus Gompany requesting that the Council give further consideration of their request for a bus loading zone on Third Avenue. The City Administrator was directed to write the Company that the Council is not in favor of a loading zone on Third Avenue. ~/~.~LOOD CONTROL The Council expressed approval of City Administrator Fulwiler serving as Chairman of the Advisory Committee for flood control, unless he finds that it will be taking up too much of his time. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at ~:25, sine die. City Clerk