HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1955/11/08 MINUI~S OF A REGULAR ~t~TI~G
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T~E CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
Held Tuescl~V November 8,
The Council met in the Council Ohamber at the City Hall on the above date at 7 :O0 P.M
with the following Co~ci]~n presents
Council,~n Racier, ~asf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Absent s Nons
Also present~ City Attorney M. Campbell, City Engineer Floyd, Purchaser-Ana~et Ross,
City planner Scherer, City Finance Officer Grant.
Ma~or Mansell led ~he salute to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL
It was ~oved by Councilman S~ith, seconded by Councilman Rader, and
carried that the maetings for october 11, 18, and 25th be approved, copies having
been mailed to each Councilman.
RESOLUTION No. 1791 - Approving tentative Map of Rose~ont Subdivision
Offered by Council~a DeGraaf, read in ~,ll, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wits
AYES: Council~n Racier, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Absent: None
Noes: None
RECO~O~DATION - that action be taken against Worden Floor Company
A letter was read /Yom the Park & Recreation Commission requesting that
a course of action be taken to have Worden Floor Compar~ complete the work needed to
put the Gymnasium floor in good shape.
It was moved by ~ouncilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and
carried, that~ the matter be turned over to the City Attorney to take the necessary action.
UEST for use of Sewer Fund to promote extension of Sewer Mains
A letter was read from City Engineer Floyd requesting action be taken to
per, it the use of money in the sewer fund to promote the extension of sewer ~ni~8 in
the City.
The Council was of the opinion further study should be ~ade of the proposal
before a policy was made, especially toward participating in those projects whereby
the City would receive a return of their money in the very near future in order to
have a revolving fund to keep the work going. The matter was referred hack to the
Engineering Department to discuss the plan with property owners, in order to determine
how ~auy ~ight be willing to participate at this
~TRAFI~c COUNTE~S AUTHORIZED . Gas Tax Fund
City Engineer Floyd asked that the matter of expenditure of the additional
gas tax funds allocated, be held over until the next meeting in order that he ~ight
study the matter further with City A~trater Wade. Mr. Floyd did request that
the purchase of four traffic counters be authorized at this tim~.
It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried
that the purchase of .four traffic counters be authorized, if it meets with the
approval of City Adm~nistrator Wade. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wits
AYES: Counci!,~-u Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes: None
../~ Aheent s Nons
Mr. pat Branin, representing J. g. Banister, read a letter from Mr. Banister
outlining three possible solutions agreeable to the Banister Com~ny for the improving
of Mank~to Street.
Three plot plans for the alignment of Nankato Street were also presented and filed
with the City Clerk. Two plans showing the recom.~datiens of the City Council, and
one showing the Banister proposal.
It was moved by Oo~ncilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and
carried, that City A~m~uistrator Wade have an appraisal, as per Bond Agreement, made
to determine the cost of aligmnent if:
(1) Mankato Street is to be widened straight from Third Avenue to Garrett Avenue
along present alignment and through the M. R. Jones property (approximately 130 feet by
130 feet) and
(2) Made to Jog, missing the Jones property (that portion approximately 130 feet
by 130 feet);
both proposals to call for a 48 foot right-of-way as more specifically designated on
the plot plans filed with the City Clerk.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilw~n Rader, DeGr~, Mansell, Smith~, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
REQUEFr for Two year Bond on Fairway View Subdivision
A letter was read from Norgan-Strole Development Compan~ requesting a two
year Bond instead of the usual one year Bond on their Fairway View Subdivision.
It was decided to table the request and ask Mr. Miller to appear at the
next Council meeting to explain why he would prefer a two year Bond instead of the
one year Bond.
GEN~AL CO~NDENC~ - No action
A letter .was read 'from Faye Hartman, P.H.A. expressing appreciation for
Council action in contim,~ng operation of Vista Square Housing for another ~ years.
A letter was read from the Postmaster, thanking the City for the two palm
~t~ as planted in ~ont of the new post office.
A letter was read from the Chula Vista Junior High School principal,
thanking the Council for oiling the shoulder on Fifth Avenue between F. St. and G. St,
REQUEST that City participate in Water pipe replacement
A 2wtter was read from California Water & Telephone Company asking if the
Council was w~11~ug to participate in the cost of replacing a twelve inch water line
on Fourth Avenue West of the Youth Center, supposedly dmmaged during inst~11ation of
the t~o 54 inch storm drains.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilm~u DeGraaf, and
carried, that the City Enter into an agreement with the Compax~V to replace the pipe,
that the City Attorney advise if there is a case of negligence against the Contractor,
and that the City Finance Officer hold up final payment to Pace Construction Co. on
the drainage contract. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Counc~l,~u Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, 8mtth, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
~Ci~IL COffilUIrlCATIOI~
Peter Schnor asked what progress had been made for improving Hilltop Drive
from J. Street to Telegraph Road. He was informed the area was in the County and
the City could do nothing about it. The County, expecting the area to be annexed to
the City at some future date, declined to do arching about it.
ORDINANCE Reg~,~ting excavations in streets
Held over until the next meeting for further study.
ORDINANCE - prov~t-E for installation of sidewalk~, curbs, and gutters.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Counc~l~ DeGraaf, and
carried, that the Ordinance he placed on its first reading.
The motion carried by following vote, to-wit:
AYES~ 0~uflc. i~w~n Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent ~ ~o~e
The Ordinance was thereupon read in full.
It was suggested that the City Attorney revise tbs Ordinance to include
improvement of shoulders to match adjoining properties, and that the Ordinance be
referred to the planning Commission before coming to the Council again.
It was moved by Councilman Rader, seco~led by Counc~,~n Smith, and
carried, that the ordinance be withdrawn from its first reading and referred to the
Planning Com~ssion for study.
/~RDINANCE --?h~rd Avenue Zoning .-
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by 0~uncilman Rader, and
carried, that the Ordinance he held over for further st .ue~.
ORDINANCE No. 536 - Restricting parking on pub].tc streets to seventy-twD hours-
First reading
It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Oounc~lma~ DeGrJ~F, and
carried, that Ordinance No. 536 he placed on its first reading. The motion carried by
the following vote, to-wit~
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
The Ordinance was thereupon read in full.
~/XEITH ME~ZEL APPOINTED TO PLANNING COMMISSION
It was ~oved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, that Hr. Keith Menzel be nominated for ma~bership on the planning Conumission.
There were no other nominations.
It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Counc~l~ DeWolfe, and
carried, that Keith Menzel be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Claude Renninger
on the planning C~"""~$sioD, .said term to expire June 30, 1958.
CITY PLANN~ Reports on sidew~]M Survey
City planner $cherer presented a plot plan of the City showing the
percentage of property improved with sidewalks, curbs, or gutters, or s.~ combination
of the three.
It was reco~aended, after diecussion, that the City Attorney give an
open, on as to the definition of & block, and that Hr. Scherer recalculate his percentages
on the City Attorney,s decision.
OOF~E MARIA Improvement District - See below
A letter was read from the planning Commission recom,~_nding the Council
approve the Map showing proposed street improvenents for Corte Maria, D. ~treet, and
Vista Way, and accept Deeds for a thirty foot pavement and a fifty foot right-of-way.
RESOLUTION - No. 1792- Approving amen~w~_nt to Post office Lease Agreement
Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent ~ None
~//L~I"£~ OF RESIGNATION - Mayor Mansell
A letter was read by Ma~or Mansell tendering his resignation as Mayor of the City of chula
Vista, effective Ammediately. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by
Smith, and carried, that the resignation be accepted with regret.
*It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Counc~]w~n DeWolfe and carried, that the
recommendation of the Planning Co~ission with regard to the Corte Maria Improvement
District be accepted.
~//APPOINT~ENT OF JO~N SMITH AS NAYO~
It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe,
and carried, that Councilman Smith be appointed Mayor of the City of Chula Vista.
Councilman Smith thereupon took his seat as Mayor, and expressed his
appreciation for the honor bestowed upon him.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at
10:30 P.M. until Tuesday November 15521 at ?:00 P.M.
City of Chula Vista, California