HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1957/02/26 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday February 26~_19~ .....
The CoUncil met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above
date, with the following Councilmen present:
Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon
Absent: Councilman DeWolfe
Also Present: City Administrator Wade, City Attorney M. Campbell, City
Engineer Floyd, Planning Conission Secretary Stonehouse,
Purchaser-Analyst Roes, City Finance Officer Grant
Mayor DeGraaf led the salute to the Flag.
RESOLUTION No. 1924 - Approval of tentative map of Whittington Subdivision
No, 5
Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen S~ith, DeGraaf, Dillon, Hader
Absent: Councilman DeWolfe
Noes: None
TELEGRAPH KNOLLS SUBDIVISION - Tentative Rap
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the tentative map of Telegraph Knolls
Subdivision be returned to the Planning Coniesion with the recommendation
they endeavor to find a way of opening E1Cspitan Drive,
HILLTOP FIR~ STATION
City Administrator Wade reported he and Fire Chief Lee had reviewed
the figures submitted by Chief Lee for placing the Hilltop Fire Station in
conditios, and was of the opinion the estimate was in order with the deletion
of $950. for fencinM the property.
It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman I~aith, and
carried, that the City proceed with the purchase of the Fire Station as
planned with appropriations for equippinR the Station being made at a later
date.
PROPOSED AMBULANCE CONTRACT
City Achainistrator Wade reported he had talked to Mr. Humphrey on his
proposal to have ambulance service put up for bid-with the City contracting
with the low bidder, It was Nr. Wade's reconendation that the City not
enter into such a contract,
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and
carried~ that no action be taken,
E, STRgET RE-ZONING
A letter was read from the Planning Cosualasion recommending that the
Council take action to rezone a portion of "E" Street from R-3 to C-Is
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and
carried, that March 26, 1957 at 7:00 P,M, be set as the time for a public
hearing on the matter.
TRAFFIC CONTPA)L AT "H*' STREET OVERPASS
Mr, Kyle Stewart, Security Officer at Rohr Aircraft Corpo , presented
s brief and discussed the question of traffic control for the intersection
st the West end of "H" Street overpass,
It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and
carried, that for the time being, a boulevard stop mien be installed where
the ramp from Nontgomery Freeway enters "N" Street for vehicles traveling
South and turnin~ left onto "H" Street, and that the present boulevard stop
on the "H" Street overpass for westbound traffic be retained.
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City Attorney N. Campbell was directed to prepare the necessary resolution
for the next meeting.
Councilman llader recommended that City Engineer Floyd work with the
State toward widening the ra~p from Nontgomery Freeway onto "H~ Street for
Southbound traffic turning right onto *'H' Street.
POLICE DEPARTMENT PHONE INSTALlaTION CHANGES
A letter was submitted from City Finance Officer Grant stating charges
for new phone installations in the Police Depto were more than had been
authorized by the Council. City Administrator Wade stated the additional
charges were due to a misunderstanding between himself and the Purchasing
Depto, and recomaended they be charged against the building fund.
It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Hadst, and
carried, that all telephone installation charges and other expenses incident-
al to the Civic Center building and remodeling pr~ram be charged against the
building fund. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Dillon, Rader, S~ith, DeGraaf
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman DeWolfe
It was moved by Councilman S~ith, seconded by Councilman Rader, and
carried, that a study be made to determine if all the phones in the Police
Dept. are absolutely necessary.
SAFETY COUNCIL ~QUEST FOR APPROPRIATION
City Administrator Wade recouended that the request of the Safety
Council for an appropriation of $100. for operating costs be held over
until the sext budget session for consideration.
EXTENSION OF "D" Avenue from National City to Chula Vista
A letteF was read from the National City Chamber of Commerce request-
ing that the cities of National City and Chula Vista and County of San Diego
make a feasibility study of extending "D" Avenue to join with an extension
of Fifth Avenue in Chula Vista. Nayor DeGraaf suggested the letter be
referred to the Planning Com~ission and Safety Council.
Councilman Rader asked that the City Engineer take a traffic count
on Broadway North and South of "E~ Street for comparison with the one taken
several years ago.
~HOBAHT HONES LOT - 'L' Street Right o! Way
City Ad~inistrator Wade reported Hobart Homes. Inc. were asking ~4000o
for their lot on First Avenue which is in line with the proposed 'L" Street
develol~ent, and they were desirous of knowing what the City's intentions
were regarding the Lot. It was suggested that Hobart Homes. Inc° be
informed that the City intends to continue the "L" Street project as
originally planned, and intends to purchase their Lot as soon as gas tax
monies are available.
/~' PROf,)gED GAS TAX PROJECTS
City Engineer Floyd. stated the funds were all set up with the State
for acquisition of Rights-of-Way for "L" Street and other proposed gas tax
projects in the City, and it was his desire to get an expression from the
Council as to the order in which they wished to develop the projects.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and
carried, that of the gas tax projects, the "H" Street widening project
receive first priority with the acquisition of Rights-of-~ay for "L" Street
extension between Third Avenue and Country Club Drive second; the Hilltop
Drive project from J. Street to the North line of Hobart gnolls No. 2,third;
and traffic signals at Fourth and F, St. and Broadway and F. St., fourth.
The project at Fourth and Fo St. to include widening of Fourth Avenue at
the intersection.
REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL
A petition was submitted from property owners in the 600 block on and
near Broadway requesting that all the Eucalyptus trees in the 600 block
on Broadway be removed. City Administrator Wade was directed to obtain
an estimate for topping the trees, and also one for removing the trees,
and report at the next meeting.
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REQUEST FOR CHURCH DIRECTIONAL SIGNS APPROVED
A letter was read from St. Nark's Lutheran Church requesting permission
to erect Church directional signs at Broadway and #I'* Street; Third Ave,
and "I" Street; and First Avenue and "I' Street.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by CQuncilman Dillon, and
carried, that ibm letter be referred to the Planning Commission.
~/~KEQUEST FOR SALARY - C~yll Defense
A letter vas read from F~iEar B. Culnan, Director of Civil Defense,
requesting that the Council approve a salary for him of $100. per month.
The matter was referred to the Civil Service Commission.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
A letter was read from K. O. Stewart tendering his resignation as a
member of the Chula Vista Safety Commission. It was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the resignation be
accepted, and a letter of appreciation sent for his service on the commissia~
S__VATa, O aaorasas ZONE VARIANCE SUIT
City Attorney N, Campbell reported the City had been sued by the Svatko
Brothers on the matter of a zone variance for a car mash at the corner of
Fourth Avenue and "E" Street and asked if the Council wished him to proceed
with further action. The Council authorized the City Attorney to fight
the case. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon
and carried, that the City Attorney be authorized to take any legal action
he feels necessary when the City ia involved in litigation, and then report
to the Council.
RESOLUTION No. 1925 - Procedure for acquisition of surplus Federal Property
Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Dillon, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman DeWolfe
~/'~ BID ON PLANT NIX AWARDED
City Engineer Flo~Y~.~~tated bids had been received on plant mix .aterial
and the low bid of $~.per ton delivered was received from the Griffith
Company. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Dillon
and carried, that the low bid of the Griffith Company be accepted. The
motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon
Noes: None
Absent: Councilma~ DeWolfe
THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN THIRD AND ALVARADO STREES - Left turns
City Bngineer Floyd presented a plat showing proposed islands to
prevent left turns from Third Avenue between Go Street and Alvarado Street
for south bound traffic. No action taken.
CITY ATTOItN~Y AUTHORIZED TO GO TO ~ACRAMSNTO
City Attorney Mo Campbell stated there was a bill in the Legislature concern-
ing the Port Authority and as he was on the Committee, asked authorization to
go to Sacramento if necessary. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the City Attorney be authorized to
act on the Port Authority Bill in Sacramento to defend the City's interests
if necessary.
FEASIBILITY REPORT - Engineering Dept.
Councilman Smith axked what progress had been made on the feasibility
report concerning splitting the Engineering Dept. City Purchaser-Analyst
Ross stated he had written various other cities, asking that they send
organizational charts and expects to have one made up for the City in time
for the budget sessions.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor DeGraaf adjourned the meeting sine die at 10:10 PoM.
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