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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1955/10/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE cITY OF CHULA VISTA, California Held Tuesday October ll, 1955 The Council met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Rader~ Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Absent: Council~ DeGraaf Also Present: City Administrator Wade, City Attorney [[. Campbell, City Engineer Floyd, purchaser-Analyst Ross, City Finance Officer Grant, and City Planner Scherer Mayor Mansell led the salute to the Flag APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilm,n Smith, seconded by Councilm~n Rader, and carried, that the Minutes of September 13th and 27th be approved BOwNeS having been sen~ to each Counci]m~n. & WOOLERY No. i Final Map It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Brown & Woolery No. i be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the city of Chula Vista for the installation of im~provements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract and guaranty shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. The motion carried by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Maneell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1767 - Accepting Deed to Lot A-Brown & Woolery No. 1 Offered by Councilman Rader, read in fu~ll, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Marmell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: N~ Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1768 - Accepting Deed to Lot B - Brown & Woolery No. 1 Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, ~nsell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1769 - Accepting dedication of Lot A-Robin Hood Subdivision offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the. following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWOlfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1770 - Accepting Deed to Lots A & B - Loma Alta Park Subdivision offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGree* RESOLUTION No. 1771 - Accepting Deed to Lots A, B, and C - Bella Vista Heights No. 1 Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1772 - Accepting Deed to Lots A,B, & C- Whittington Sub: No. 3- Offered by Counc~lmau Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, towit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWoife Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION Nc. 1773 - Accepting Deed to portion of Quartersection 140 (L. Street) Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilm~n DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1774 - Accepting dedication of Lot "E" and portion of Lot "~' of Country Club Park No. 6 offered by following vote, AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the to~t: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe None Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1776 -Dedication of Sewer easement -Hilltop Housing project Offered by following vote, AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the to-wit: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe None Douncilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1777- Approving amendment to retirement contract- Offered by following vote, AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilm~n Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the to-wit: Councilmen Rader, Nansell, Smith, DeWolfe None Councilm~u DeGraaf / FAIRWAY VIEW SUBDIVISION - Final Map It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilm~n Rader, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Fairway View Subdivision be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City of chula Vista for the installation of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract and guaranty shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. The motion carried Dy the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilm~n DeGraaf /V~.;~ALLA SUBDMSION - Final Map It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the final map and improvement p~ns of Vallhalla Subdivision be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City of Chula Vista for the installa- tion of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract and guaranty shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES~ Councilm-u Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1778 -A.ccepting Deed to Lot A-Vallhalla Subdivision Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, ~to-wit: ATES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Counci]m~u DeOraaf RESOLUTION No. 1779- Accepting Deed to Lot B- Vallhalla Subdivision Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the -following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1780- Elysia subdivision - Tentative Map Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf CASA LINDA SUBDIVISION - Tentative Map City Planner Scherer presented the tentative map along with the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Comz~nder Wm. Farrell read a letter disapproving the proposed Subdivision. paul Miller, Realtor, and Robert Carlin, Developer, spoke in favor of the proposed subdivision. The ~ouncil suggested the map be held'over until the next meeting, in order that members might have an opportuni%~ to look over the site of the proposed Subdivision. ~/~ENSION GRANTED ON IMPROVEMENT A~ - Hobart Kno11~ Subdivision A letter was read from Hobart Homes, Inc. requesting a three month extension of the Subdivision improvement agreement on Hobart Knolls Subdivision. It was moved by Councilm~u DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the three month extension be granted as requested. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader~ Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None ~sent: Council~_ DeGraaf ITION FOR TAX REFUND Rohr Aircraft A letter was read from Rohr Aircraft Corp~ petitioning a refund of taxes paid fo~ the year 1952-1953. The Clerk was directed to file the letter and petition. ~/LETT~ OF RESIGNATION - C.F.Henninger, Member of planning Commission A letter was read from C. F. Nenninger tendering his resignation from the planning commission. It was moved by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman Rader, ~d carried, that the resignation be accepted, and a letter of appreciation be written to Mr. Henni~er. ~OF PROTEST - parking lot on old Library site A letter was read from J. Cowan Caylor, Sr. protesting the proposed plan to convert the old Library site on F. Street into a parking lot. The City Administrator was directed to reply to the letter, informing Mr. Caylor that the building had been condemned. %/~ISTA SQUARE HOUSING DISPOSAL FAVORED Mr. C. C. Alley, in the audience, reported the Chamber of Commerce, had gone on record as approving the disposal as soon as possible of the Vista Square Housing project fronting on Broadway for a depth of three hundred feet. No action was taken. ORDINANCE No. 535 - EstabLishing position of Street Superintendant for 1911 Act purposes - Second reading It was moved by Councilm~n Rader, seconded by Counc~,~n Smith, and carried, that Ordinance No. 535 be placed on its second reading, and that the reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, Dewolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the Ord~suce be adopted. Tim motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RDINANCE No. 528 - Amending Ordinance No. 398 (Definitions) -second reading It was moved by ~ouncilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the ordinance be referred back to the planning Commission for further study, with the reco~nendation that a Subdivision shall be defined as four or more lots. It was further reco~mmended that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a new Ordinance based on the uniform building code which would require all unimproved property to install necessary public improvements when applying for building permits. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, Dewolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf ~PLANNING CO~ISSIONREQUEST FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT City Administrator Wade reported he had learned State College student draftsmen could be hired for $1.00 per hour for a few hours a day, and asked that he be granted further time to look into the matter. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that City Administrator Wade be granted an extension of time to investigate the feasibility of hiring a student draftsman. ~ UNDS APPROVED FOR MEMBERSHIP TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Counc~msn DeWolfe, s_~d carried, that Seventy-five ($75.00) Dollars be appropriated from the planning Fund unappropriated surplus for membership to the Southern California planning Congress. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None bsent: Councilman DeGraaf 911ACT DISCUSSION City Attorney M. Campbell stated if the City would .~.t a sketch of all 1911Act distri~cts to O'Melveny &Myers, they would give an pinion as to whether they could all oe included in on district, or if each would have to be taken separately. It was suggested the Engineering Department be delegated to draw a plot plan of the districts now proposed, and that the City Attorney submit it personally to O'Melven~ and Myers, as long as he planned on being in Los Angeles on other business. Councilman Rader suggested the City Planner have a map prepared, showing all areas in the City where at least fifty percent of the sidewalks, curbs and gutters have already been installed. City planner Scherer stated he would con,ply. RESOLUTION No. 1781 - Approving contract wi~$,Carroll & Eager, Certified public Accountants Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: Nor~ Absent: Council m~u DeGraaf ~MAGE CLAIM DENT~ City Finance Officer Grant read a letter from Farmers Insurance Company recommending that the City deny the claim of Isabella Moles for injuries received from falling in a public alley. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the claim for damages of Isabella Moles be denied. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, Dewolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1782 - MUtual Aid Fire protection agreement approved Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, smith, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1783 - Approving amendment to Library Lease (Legal Description) Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: Nohe Absent: Councl lm~u DeGr~a* ~/PLANNING CO~ISSION RESOLUTION ON REZONING OF THIRD AVENUE planning Commission Resolution No. 57 (Intention to amend Zoning and Building Line Ordinance) was presented to the Council for their consideration and action. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the city Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution calling a public hearing and to draft an ordinance to conform with the recommendations of the planning Commission. RESOLUTION No. 1784 - Namin~ Memorial Square and street offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell'~ Smit~, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf PAYMENT OF BILLS After examination by the entire Council, it was moved by Councilmau Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Warrants Nos. 11068 through 11213 be approved for payment. The motion carried by the following vote, towit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smit~, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Counc~ 1~ DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1785 -Approving Recreation Center Agreement Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe Noes: None EMpSent: Councilmen DeGraaf LOYEE PARKING AT NEW POST OFFICE Mayor Maneell read a communication from postmaster Stahlheber requesting the use of the lot East of the new Post Office for employee parking, postal employees have pledged One Hundred Dollars to purchase the necessary oil, if the City would do the grading and oiling. It was decided the best policy would be for the City to go ahead with the grading and oiling and let the Postmaster reimburse the City for the oil when he collected the money from his employees. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the lot be improved as requested, and that a sign to revo~ Use at any time be erected. ~CH00L CROSSING DISCUBSION Councilm~n Smith was of the opinion that requests from the school authorities for painted crosswalks could be taken directly to the City Administrator either for action at his discretion, or reco,m~ndaticn to the Council. Conqern was voiced over the large reduction in the Junior Patrol force. It was decided tg~let the matter ride over for another few weeks. / ~/COMMITTEE TO STUDY HOUSING SALE Councilman Smith was of the opinion that, in fairness to employees and tenants, the problem of the sale of Vista Square Housing property should be settled once and for all. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Counc~lm~u Rader, and carried, that Mayor Mansell appoint a Committee to meet with Naval officials to discuss and f?rmulate some plan for abandonment of Vista Squ~re. O~ITTEE APPOINTED TO SURVEY TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that City Administrator Wade and police Chief Roberts make a personal survey to determine the need for the "No right turns on red signal" signs at certain inter- sections within the City. Councilm~n Rader requested that Councilman ~mith also serve on the Committee. ADJOURNmeNT Mayor M~n~ell adjourned the meeting at 10:00 P.M. until Tuesday, October 18th, at 7:00 P.M. Kenne~P. Campbell,~ Cit~Cler