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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1961/08/22 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURRED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday AuEust 22, 1961 The Council met in the Gouncil Ghambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Mw. Mains, McAllimter, Smith, Menzel Absent: Councilman DeGraaf Also present: Principal Civil Engineer Harshman, 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. 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 August 22, 1961. PUBLIC HEARING - 1911 Act - Phase II 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 Fourth Ave. and Fifth Avenue and "E" Street and "~' Street, Mayor Smith declared the hearing open. No one in the audience wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed 1911 Act improvements~ the Mayor declared the hearing closed. There were no written protests received by the Clerk. RESOLUTION No. 2660 - With respect to hearing under Chapter 27, 1911 Act Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen M~Allister, Smith, Menzel, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf Wm. D. Bracy, speaking on behalf of W. A. Benekos, owner of property at 453 Fifth Ave. requested an extension of thirty days from the ~irst of September before installing improvnments under the 1911 Act at the Benekos property, in order that l~, Benekos returning from Europe, could be here to repreeent himself. City Administrator Fulwiler was directed to hold up on calling for bids on the project until the City Attorney reports at the next meeting on the legality of extending proceedings two weeks beyond September 17th, in order for Mr. Benekos to return and decide if he wishes to install his own improvements, or have it done under the 1911 Act. RESOLUTION No! 2661- Approving Planning Commission action in granting Conditional Use Permit to Ghula Vista C~unity Hospital for Parking lot. Offered by Councilman He. Mains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smith, Henzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf /BIDS AUTHORIZED ON "H" STREET STOP~ID~AIN It was moved by Councilman Mcl~ains~ seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids on the proposed "H" Street storm drain at the prevailing minim.~wage scale. RESOLUTION No. 2662 - Accepting drainage easement for "H" St. Storm Drain. (Fireside Realty) Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 2663- Accepting Sewer easement for Sewer re-location in conjunction with "H" Street Storm drain Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister~ Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 2664 - Accepting lien in lieu of construction of public ;improvements- (Trusty) Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, McMains, McAllister~ Smith Noes: None Absent: 'Councilman OeGraaf ORDINANCE No. 768 - Rezoning Paxton property at 590-594 "D" St.- second reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried. that Ordinance No. 768 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: Gouncilmen McMains, McAllister. Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 2665 - Giving notice of proposed Buford Annexation Offered by Gouncilman McAllister, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, Menzel, McHains Noes: None Absent:, Councilman DeGraaf ORDINANCE No. 769- Setting tax rate for 1961-1962 It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that Ordinance No. 769 setting the tax rate for 1961-1962 be introduced and adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, McMains, McAllister, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf ~/~ROPOSED ORDINANCE CONCERNING KEEPING OF ANIMALS AND FOWLS Mayor Smith opened the meeting to discussion on the proposed ordinance pertaining to the keeping and maintenance of an~mmls and fowls, Mrs. Robinson asked if the ordinance prevented her from keeping her five cats. She was informed six would be allowed. A Mr, Davis was of the opinion present health and noise ordinances, if enforced~ would take care of the animal situation in the City, The proposed ordinance, he added, would be difficult to enforce unless written in a general way. Mr, Frank McGrath, President of the S.D. Collie Club was concerned as to when a pup is considered a dog. The same question was asked about kittens and cats, Mrs, Peka was of the opinion chickens~not be allowed in the City, even one hundred feet from dwellings, Mrs. John Parkin stated that one an~.ml can cause as much trouble as several because owners of one an!m-1 usually are not as interested in animals as those who have several and therefore tend to neglect them. Councilman Menzel was of the opinion that zoning should definitely be considered in redrafting the proposed ordinance. A letter was read from the San Diego H~ane Society suggesting that the size of a dog be considered, rather than the number. The ordinances/as held over for further study and redrafting. ~PROPOSED TRAFFIC O~DINANCE City Administrator lhalwiler submitted to each Councilman a working copy of the proposed traffic ordinance for study, prior to adoption as part of the City Code. ~ PUBLIC HEARING - Alley closing - North of "C" St. - West of Del Mar Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed closing of a portion of the alley North of "C' St. and West of Del Mar Ave., Mayor Smith declared the hearing open. Mrs. Kate Scott stated she was opposed to the closing of a portion of the alley if it would hinder chances of ever getting the rest of the alley open. Mrs. Kitty Raso stated she would approve the closing if it would not hinder having the rest of the alley open in the future. -2- Mr. Ho A. Jackson, applicant for the alley closing, stated he would leave the decision to the discretion of the Council, but was of the opinion it would never be feasible to open the alley at his end. A letter was read from the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. requesting that a ten foot easement be retained over the Northerly portion of the alley proposed to be closed. Action was held over until the next meeting in order that the engineers may check and report on the request of the Telephone Co. UEST FOR USE OF OLD ADMINISTRATION OFFICES A letter was read from the Starlight Center for Retarded ~hildren requesting the temporary use of the old Vista Square Housing Administration offices for classrooms for their retarded children program until their permanent quarters can be completed. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to negotiate with the Starlight group for temporary use of the old houiing administration offices. V..4h~UEST TO MOVE BUILDING GRANTED A letter was read from A. B.El'lington requesting permission to move a commercial building from 580 "G" St. to the rear of 428 Broadway. A letter frem Building Inspector Grady stated the building had been inspected and listed requirements to be complied with. It was moved by ~ouncilman H~Allister~ seconded by Councilman McMains and carried that Mr. Ellington be authorized permission to move the building, subject to complying with all requirements of the building inspector. LETTER OF P~SIGNATION A letter was read from Samuel S. Vener tendering his resignation from the Harbor Co~issiono It was moved by Councilman McMains~ seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the resignation be granted and a letter written in appreciation of his service. ENDORSEMENT OF TRAN$-BAY ~ A letter was read from the National-City-~hula Vista Board of Realtors supporting the proposed trans-bay crossing from San Diego to Coronado. · EqUEST FOR BUS LOADING ZONE A letter was read from V.R. McGlure, City Sales Manager of the Greyhound Bus Lines, requesting a "Bus Loading" zone from their depot on Third Avenue to the corner of Center St. The letter was referred to the Administrator for investigation. pi/NEW BEER PARLOR OPPOSED Councilman McMains stated that information had reached him that the Beer City Kuddle Room was moving from 5662 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla to a location on Broadway in Chula Vista. Councilman McMains stated it was the City's right and duty to oppose more ~iquor establishments locating within the City. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the City Attorney take steps to oppose locatinE of this bar in the City. TRANSFER OF FUNDS At the request of Principal Civil Engineer Harshman, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that $2500 be transferred from the Reserve for Capital Development to 155-BO-3 Culvert account for miscellaneous culvert work. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister,Smith,Menzel,McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Mayor Smith asked that Councilmen submit names at the next meeting of persons they would recommend be appointed to the Industrial Development Committee. ADJOUKNMENT Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P,M. until September 5th at 7:00 P.M. City Clerk