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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1961/04/18 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista~ California Beld Tuesday April 18, 1961 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 PoM0 with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smith, DeGraaf~ Menzel Absent: None Also present: Principal Civil Engineer Harshman, City Attorney Boyer, City Administrator Fulwiler~ Administrative Analyst Ross, City Planner Fretz Mayor McAllister 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 April 18, 1961. ~PPOINTMENT OF MAYOR Mayor McAllister opened the meeting by calling for nominations for Mayor. Councilman Menzel nominated Councilman Smith for Mayor. There being no other nominations, it was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the nominations be closed, and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Councilman Smith for Mayor. ~PPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE Councilman McMains nominated Councilman Menzel for the position of Mayor pro-rem. There being no other nominations, it was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the nominations be closed and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Councilman Menzel for Mayor pro-rem. Councilman McAllister expressed his appreciation to the Council, City staff and citizens for the fine cooperation received while serving as Mayor, and turned the gavel over to Mayor Smith. Mayor Smith congratulated Councilman McAllister on his outstanding service as Mayor during the past year and presented him with a gavel on behalf of the City as a token of appreciation for.his service as Mayor. ~/FINAL MAP - Robinhood No. 7 The Subdividers of Robinhood No. 7, not having posted all the neces- sary fees, it was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that approval of the final map be held over. ~EPRESENTATIVE TO OPPOSE A.B. No. 789 AUTHORIZED City Administrator Fulwiler stated a letter received from the Chamber of Commerce requested an appropriation of $150. to send a Chamber representative to Sacramento to oppose A.B. No. 7S9 (Library Bill) It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman McAllister that Attorney James Duberg be authorized to go to Sacramento to represent the City in opposition to A.B. No. 789, and that $150. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the general fund to cover his expenses. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel,McMains,Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None /BR~OwN FIELD As follow up to discussion at the last meeting, it was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Cx)uncilman Menzel and carried, that the City Administrator notify Senators Kuchel and Engle, Representative · Wilson, and the County Board of Supervisors that if the City of San Diego does not proceed with its application to obtain Brown Field as a jet airport~ the Council is in favor of the County acquiring the field, and in case the County takes no action to acquire the field, that the City of Chula Vista is definitely interested in acquiring the field for a general small craft airport. IDELAND USE PER~IT GRANTED Mro August Krutzsch~ representing the A-1 Metals Company~ made application for a tidelands use permit for one acre ~or ninety days for the purpose of dismantling an LST vessel. A letter was read from the Harbor Commission recommending that the permit be granted contingent upon conditions set forth in a prepared tideland permit agreement. Councilman DeGraaf was of the opinion the fee was much too low. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried, that the permit be granted on a trial basis for ninety days only for the dismantling of one vessel, with the understanding that this action is not setting a precedent for any future use of the tidelands. AGREEMENT WITH STATE FOR DISPOSAL OF FILL MATERIAL This matter was held over one week in order that the Engineering department can report on just what area the fill material is coming from° ~/'~OPPY DaY It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried~ that the American Legion be permitted to sell poppies on the streets over Memorial Day~ as they requested. ~./~ROTEST ON TRASH BURNING ORDINANCE John Murphy, 569 Parkway, protested that most City ordinances have been made to protect offenders, and not law abiding citizens. Of particular annoyance to Mr. Murphy was the trash burning ordinance, He was of the opinion no burning of any kind should be permitted in the City. Mayor Smith suggested that the City Administrator look into our trash burning ordinance, and also check to see what other cities are doing. STILEET NAME CHANGES Councilman DeGraaf stated it was his desire to have the numbers of the East-West streets changed, rather than the house numbers, as was recorded at the last meeting. ,/~PORT REQUESTED ON SEWER SUIT SETTLEMENT At the request of Councilman McMains, City Administrator Fulwiler was directed to get a report on what settlement, if any, was received in the suits by property owners whose property was damaged due to sewage back-up in the vicinity of Broadway and "G" Street. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:10 P.M. until April 25, 1961 at 7:00 P.M.