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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1955/10/25~.~INUTES OF AN ADJO%~NED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday October 25, 1955 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 Rader, DeGraaf, Nansell, Smith, DeWolfe Absents None Also present: City Administrator Wade, City Attorney }~. Campbell, City Engineer Floyd, ~D~i~ P~ha~er-Analys t Ross CUSSION ON DISPOSITION OF VISTA SQUARE HOUSING ~[\~ ~ayor },(ansell stated it was obvious, because of the wording of Resolution No. t~ pertaining to the intent and purpose of purchasing the war housing project, that the City was morally obligated to operate the housing for an extended period of time, although he personally w~s in favor of disposing of the project as soon as possible. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried~'k\ that the Council recognize the stipulations as set forth in Resolution No. ~,~ record as honoring the City,s obligation by continuing operation of the housing project. Councilman Smith was of the opinion the City,s moral obligations would be met if the City continued to operate the project for two more years, and that some improvements should be made to some of tb~ units in order that the City might realize more from their rental. Councilman Rader suggested disposing of the housing six months after the disposition of Hilltop Housing. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilm~u DeGraaf, and carried, that the City continue operation of Vista Square Housing project for two Years frQm. ~d~ te and then tak~ steps to dispose of it, and that the Public Housing Administration be so notified. Councilman Rader voted no. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Housing Manager Stanley and City Administrator Wade meet with the Councilmen to determine what improvements, if any, it would be feasible to make at this time on the Housing unite · It was suggested that a letter be written to the Public Housing Administration and the Navy advising them of the City's decision to operate the Nousin~ for two more years only, and request that they express at this time any objections they might have. ~/~LANNING CO~SSION Recommendations to vacate portion of Mankato Street A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that Council initiate proceedings to vacate Mank~to Street from Third Avenue to Garrett Avenue, and further reco~nending provisions for the J. ~. Banister Company to adhere to, in providing an access to Third Avenue across their property. ~. Frank Farrell, Realtor, introduced ~r. pat Branin representing J.N. Banister, who read a letter from Banister Company asking for clarification of policy by the Council as to whether Mank~to Street is to be vacated as recommended by the Planning Commission, or retained and improved as a public street. ~s. Aland, 576 Garrett Avenue, presented a petition signed by thirty-two residents in the vicinity, opposing vacation of Nank~to Street. G~Y Ballard of the Assembly of God Church, and W. A. Lucas cf 564 Garrett Avenue opposed verbally the vacation of Mankato Street. The main objection of Councilmen to the closing of Mankato Street was that it would not be accessible for emergency vehicles or under control of the Police Department. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that Mankato Street not be closed, and that an alignment of the intersection be worked out with the bulk of the existing street being left where it is. The motion carried by the following vote, to-w~t: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, ~ansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None SAFETY COk~ISSION RECO~IDATIOES wA letter was read from the Safety Council recommending that the City give thought to the creation of a 1911 Act for any area of the City where fifty percent or more of the curbs and sidewalks are in. Councilm=n Rader asked what progress had been made by the Planning department on the ~ap to be prepared showing the areas in the City having at least fifty percent of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters installed. It was pointed out that the department was awaiting additional help in order to complete the project. City Administrator Wade was delegated to see that the work be accelerated as quickly as possible. Counci~m~n Rader was of the opinion the Broadway and Third Avenue business districts should be covered first. ~A letter was read recommending that a warning sign be placed at an appropriate distance in the street for a period of ten days after the erection of a new boulevard stop sign. After discussion it was suggested the matter be left to the discretion of the Publ. ic~ Works department. ~ A letter was read recon~ending the painting of warnings on the pavement in advance of pedestrian cross-walks, other than those regulated by traffic signs or boulevard stops. The matter was turned over to City Administrator Wade for study and decision. ~'~ A letter was read recommending the City eliminate diagonal parking on Third Avenue from ~adrona to G. Street. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man DeGraaf, and carried, that the public Works department change the parking on the West side of Third Avenue between G. Street and parkway, to parallel parking. ~/~LAN PRESENTED for improvements in front of Youth Center A plot plan was presented by City Engineer Floyd outlining proposed improvements consisting of widening walks in front of the Youth Center. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that $1~50. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the park and Recreation ~d, ~, and that the Engineering department call for bids and proceed with the work. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Rader,DeGraaf~Mansell,Smith, ~ING OF COLLEGE TRAINEES AUTHORIZED FOR PLANNING Dept.- Noes: None DeWolfe Absent: None City Administrator ¥~ade asked authority to proceed with the hiring of college students on a temporary basis for the use of the Planning Dept. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the civil Service Commission be directed to set up a training program for Engineering students to be used in the Planning Dept. The~notion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Nausell, Smith, DeWolfe None None Absent: ~UEST for Contract to place seats at Bus stops A letter was read from the A-1 Advertising Service requesting a contract to place seats for advertising purposes at bus stops. The matter was referred to the City Attorney to study the feasibility of such a contract. ~NSIT COMPANY - Reply to Bus Service protests Letters were read from the Public Utilities Company and the San Diego Transit System in answer to City Administrator ~ade,s letter to the Transit System, in response to letters from ~.~r. A. A. ~lnthrop protesting the poor bus service. It was suggested copies of the letters be made and sent to Er. Winthrop. ~COUNCIL~NRADERAPPOINTED TO TECHNICAL COORDINATING CO~,~ITTEEON TRANSPORTATION A ~etter was read from O. W. Campbell, City ~anager of San Diego, inviting the City to designate a representative to serve on the Technical Coordinating Committee on Area Transportation. E~ayor ~{ansell appointed Councilman Rader, and asked that Er. Campbell be so notified. X~NAMES OF KENWOOD VILLAGE Nos. 5 and 6 authorized reversed A letter was read from H. W. Algert, civil Engineer, requesting permission to change the n~me of Kenwood Village No. 5 to Kenwood Village No. 6, and vice versa. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that permission be granted for the name change as requested. ~FROTESTING NOISE DEVICES ON STREETS A letter was read from Mark Waters requesting come regulation be placed on hucksters who use noice devices to sell their wares on City ctreets. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that City Administrator Wade draft a letter to the Companies abusing the pri~-llege and ask for a meeting with their officials to discuss the problem. RESOLUTION No. 1788 - Acceptance of New Library Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, ~ansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1789 - Approving improvement agreement for Country Club Hills No. 3 Offered hy following vote, AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilman Rader, read in f~ll, passed, adopted and approved by the to-wit: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, ~Taneell, Smith, DeWolfe None None RESOLUTION No. 1790 - Accepting Deed in Fee to Whittington property (L. Street) Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, AYES: Noes: Absent: to-wit: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, ~a~ell, Smith, De~olfe None None APPOINT~_J~T OF MEMBE~ - planning Commission It was suggested this be brought up at the next council meeting. ONTRACT AWARDED EO~% DRAINAGE CULVE2T - Broadway and G. Street City Engineer Floyd presented the following bids for a drainage culvert at Broadway and G. Street: Nelson Equipment Co. Pace Construction Co. R. E. Staite & Roy Ek ~. H. Clint Co. $ 7,822.92 8,956.00 9,013.O0 11,560.00 It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the low bid of Nelson Equipment Co. in the amount of $7,822.92 be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen ~ader, DeGraaf, ~ansell~ Smith, Dewolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~/STUDY REQUESTED FOR EXPENDITURE OF ADDITIONAL GAS TA~ MONEY It was brought out that an additional $6000. had been made available to the City from Gas Tax funds to be used for certain specific purposes. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that City Administrator Wade and City Engineer Floyd make a study of City needs and make a recommendation at the next meeting for the expenditure of the $6000. additional Gas Tax allocation. ~ENC~OACHNE~ ON CITY PROPERTY DISCUSSED Councilm~n Rader reported there were many instances of local growers planting their crops on City rights-of-way along the streets, and suggested a policy be establish- ed to stop the practice. City Administrator Wade stated one of the functions of the Building department was to see that property lines were m~intained. ~. Wade was directed to carry through on the matter, and see that the offenders were notified. FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR ~IDENING OF FOURTH AVENUE IETERSECTION Councilman Rader recorm~ended that aS long as the traffic signals at Fourth and E. Streets had to be moved in conJunction with the E. Street widening project, it might be wise to widen Fourth Avenue at the intersection at this time, to save the cost of moving the signals again when and if Fourth Avenue is widened for its full length. The move would alco facilitate the turning of trucks at the intersection. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilm~n Smith, and carried, that $8000. be appropriated from the General Fund, unappropriated surplus, to cover the cost, and that City Engineer Floyd call for bids. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Nansell, smith~ DeWolfe None None Nayor Nansell adjourned the meeting at lO:O0 P.M., sine die. City of Chula Vista, California