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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1954/11/09 MINUTES OF A P~EGULAR ~ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, California Held Tuesday November 9, The City Council met at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on the above date with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, DeWolfe Absent: Councilmen Hobel, Riesland Also present: City Administrator Floyd, Principal Engineer Johnson Invocation was led by ~ayor Halferty APPROVAL OF COUNCIL ~[INUTES It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the Minutes of the Council meetings of October 13th and November 4th be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. APPROVAL OF PLA~ING CO~ISSION }~NUTES It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the Minutes of the Planning Commission meetings of October 18th and November 1st be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. APPROVAL OF RECREATION CO~ffSSION ?~INUTES It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the Minutes of the Recreation Co~mission meeting of October 21st be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. ApPRovAL OF S~,'~.-l'f COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the }~uutes of the Safety Council be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman~ covering meetings of September 9th, 2$th~ October 21st~ ~KL HEIGHTS - Final Nap - No. 1 It was moved by council~nDeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Marmil Heights No. 1 Subdivision be accepted upon the execution by the owners 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 shall be first approved by the City Attorney aa to form and legality. RESOLUTION No. 1639 - Approving agreement for construction of Improvements in ~armil Heights No. I Offered by Council~n Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Riesland, Hobel RESOLUTION No. 16~0 - Approving agreement for construction of off-site improvements ~rmil Heights No. i Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the followiug vote, to-~lt: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel RESOLUTION No. 16~1 - Giviug notice of proposed annexation - Ju~son Tract offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, De~lfe Noes: Non~ Absent: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel COUNCIL~A~N RIF~SIAND arrived at this time : : 7:28 P.M. ~/JUDSON TRACT - Tentative ~p It was moved by Councilman De?~olfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the map of Judson Tract be referred back to the Planning Commission for revamping in order to align Dennis Street ~rith that now existing North of J. St. It was thought by the Council that the policy of requiring good street alignment should be followed carefully in considering future subdivisions. RESOLUTION No. 1650 - Approving tentative map of Custom Builders No. 3 Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the follov~ng vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION No. 1642 - Accepting deed of dedication to extension of Center Street Offered by Councilman De¥~olfe, read in full, passed, sdopted and approved by the following vote, to-vAt: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, De~olfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION No. 1643 - Approving improvement agreement on portion of Center Street dedicated. Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-v~it: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, DeJolfe, Rie~land Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel ~QUEST Of City School District to ~urchase property in Vista Square A letter was read from J. Calvin Lauderbach, Superintendent of the City School District, stating the District would like to purchase t~ housing units now being used by the School and also a portion of the land. ~r. Lauderbach was advised the City could not dispose of any of the property until a release was obtained from the area Conmandant. RESOLUTION No. 16~]$ - Lease agreement with School District for Vista Square buildings Offered by Councilman FJ~.~. read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel ~/DISCUSSION ON requests for use of Recreation building in Vista Square A letter was read from the Boy's Club of Chula Vista requesting that the Vista Square Recreation area and building be earmarked as the future clubhouse for the Boys, Club of Chula Vista. Elmer Sorenson, Recreation Commission, asked that the Vista Square Recreation Hall be turned over to the Recreation Department. Hal C. Johnson stated the building could be put to good use by the Recreation Department. A1 osborne stated he conducted square dancing classes sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the building for 13~ children on Nonday and Friday nights, and requested the building be kept available for this program. m. Villiam Schuler, Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, asked that his Post be allowed the continued use of the building as a meeting place for the Post. Elmer Fulwiler, Director of Recreation, stated he was aware of the fact that six groups were now using the building, and the Commission planned to allow them the continued use, were they granted control over the building. Also they would like to put other available rooms in the building to use. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman De?~olfe, and unanimously carried, that the Recreation Commission be given control of facilities at the Vista Square Recreation Hall, providing a mutual agreement is worked out with present users of the building. Mr. Keith Hall, speaking again for the Boys' Club, stated they were still interested in knowing if the building would ever be made available for a Boys' Club, as other plans would have to 'oe made to assure funds from the Anderson Trust, if it was not to be available. ~ayor Halferty stated the Council had looked the site over and were of the opinion the land would be more valuable and easi]~v disposed of if it were in one piece rather than cut up, and suggested a more suitable location in a more substandard area could probably be found for a Boys' Club. Keith Hall suggested that a committee be appointed to meet ~lth representa- tives of the Boys' Club to discuss possible locations for the Club. ~ayor Halferty stated he would appoint a committee in a day or two to T~.eet with the Boys' Club representatives on the matter. The Recreation Commission was invited to meet at the same tine with the two groups to discuss the use of Vista Square property for Park and Recreation purposes. IFICATION asked on temporary City employees Captain Gordon Hardy asked why there were employees on the payroll who had not taken an examination, even though the ninety day period for temporary employees had elapsed. He specifically named Elliott B. Johnson and Harold C. Ballard City Attorney Campbell stated it had been found the City could e×ceed the ninety days period set for temporary employees if there was no list available, and the Civil Service Commission was diligent in securing such a list. City Administrator Floyd said examinations would be held on November 13th for some of the positions. ~PROTEST on inspection department l~r. J. E. Freemen, 623 E. ~anor Drive asked why he could not get the proper cooperation from the inspection department, and referred to specific instances pertaining to a fence he was building. The matter was referred to the City Administrator for investigation, and report back to the Council. REQUEST to lease City property for Billboard A letter was read from Sidney Derene petitioning the Council to lease him a portion of land North of C. Street and ~Nest of the Freeway for billboard purposes. The Planning Commission's recommendation approving the lease was read. It was moved by Councilman De%~olfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that ~. Derene present a contract for Council approval, giving in detail the exact area wanted, the fee to be paid, and the type of signs to be erected. ~BORSIDE ANNEXATION petitions insufficient found The City Clerk presented the Harborside Annexation petitions with his certificate of insufficiency. It was moved by Councilman ~iesland, seconded by Councilman De~olfe, and carried, that the petitions be Filed. RESOLUTION No. ]62~ - Restricting parking on portions of Woodlawn and Colorado Avenues Offered by Councilman Del7olfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-~lt: AYES: Councilmen Rader, H~]ferty, DeWolfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel A resolution to approve a lease for certain tidelands by Rohr Aircraft Corp. was read to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman De?~olfe, and carried, that the matter be referred to the Engineering Department for preparation of a plat showing ownership on the bay front of all property adjacent to the portion to be leased. RESOLUTION No. 1626 - Sedication of Le%sac:&~B o~f Custom Builders No. 2 Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the follo~gng vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halfcrty, De~;;olfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION No. 16~7 - Dedicating Lots A and B of Kuebler Terrace No. 9 Offered by Councilman Riesland, read &n full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, De~olfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION No. 16~8 - Accepting deed to Ibarra property for Garrett Ave. (correcting Deed) Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the followihgvote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, De~olfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Itobel ~ARDINOLE QUIET TITLE Complaint City Attorney Campbell stated there had been a complaint filed to quiet title to real property in the name of Erm_ino Cardinole located at the foot of F. Street in Quartersection 172, and requested that a stipulation be entered into by the City to the effect the only interest the City now has in the property is for taxes now due and payable, and that the ta~es be paid. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by CouncilmanRader, and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed and authorized to sign a disclaimer in the Cardinole Quiet Title law suit upon receipt of all delinquent t~xes and penalties. ORDInaNCE No. ~O3 - Juvenile Ordinance (Bicycles, Poolhalls, curfew, etc.) Second reading It was moved by Counci]m=n DeSPoils, seconded by Councilman Rader and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. ~03 be placed on its eeonnd reading and adopted, and that the reading of the text be waived. The Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel ORDINANCE No. ~0~ - Business License Ordinance It was moved by Councilman De¥~olfe, seconded by Councilman Rader, snd unanimously carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its Second reading. After the reading of the Title, it was moved by Councilman DC,';olfe, seconded by Councilman Rader and unanimously carried, that the reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The Ordinance was adopted by the follo~,~ng vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel Councilman Riesland objected to the great increase in fees for non-profit organizations, and suggested the business license committee start workin~ on an amendment to the ordinance for next year. 7~alter Davis, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, requested t?~t the Council direct the City Attorney to index the new business license ordinance. ORDINANCE No. ~Oh - Regulating storage of merchandise on sidewalk A report was read from Chief-of-Police Roberts recommending that the Ordinance be aopted in its present form. Mr. Robert 5~iles and ~rs. Kate Stanier in the audience, voiced an opinion that cake sales and the like should not be prohibited on the sidewaLkS. ~,~ayor Halferty asked that ~rs. Kate Stanier and the Police Chief sit in ~with a committee of merchants, whom Walter Davis of the Chamber of Co~nerce would appoint, to study the Ordinance and bring in a recommendation at the next Regular meeting. ~A¥~ARDING BID on Gymnasium floor and backstop City Administrator Floyd stated two bids ~m~hwere received on the ~ymnasium floor and bac]~tops. It was moved by Councilman De~olfe, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the low bid on the floors of Worden Floor Company for $12~0. be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Pader, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland None Councilman Hobel It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the low bid on the backstops of Paramore-Baier Inc. of $~,982. be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel ~,'~A?~ARDING Contract on Construction of ~ll and appropriating additional funds City Administrator Floyd reported five bids had been received on construc- tion of the }.~alt. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman De¥~olfe, and carried, that the low bid on the ~all of the GrifCith Company for $~,992.?O be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, De~7olfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel It was moved by Councilman De~clfe, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that an additional $1100. be appropriated from unappropriated reserve to cover the added cost of the Eall over and above the estimate placed in the budget. ~;;ARDING Contract Seal Coating of certain City streets on City Administrator Floyd reported seven bids had been received on the seal coating of certain streets. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the low bid on 60,000 square yards of sealcoating by the Sim J. Harris Company of $3,~10. be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, De~olfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Nobel ~-~ARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION for School crosswalk Request A letter was read from the Hilltop Drive P.T.A. requesting that a school crosswalk be established at First Avenue and ~.~rray Street, and at King St. and Corte }~{aria. Superintendent Lauderbach stressed the need for a guard at the ~urray Street crossing, and if that was not possible, adequate marking should be used to caution motorists. Police Chief Roberts asked that the letter be referred to the Safety Council for study and reconmmendations. Keith Hall of the Safety Council stated it had already been before them and their recommendation was to place the cm~swalks at the requested places until such a time that improvements are installed, at which time alternatives could be considered. Chief Roberts stated the alternative recommended would be to make First Avenue and J. Street a four-way stop. It was moved by Councilman Riesland~ seconded by Councilman De~lfe, and carried, that the intersection of ~{urra~v St. and First Avenue and King St. and Corte }~ria be designated school crossings, and be appropriately marked as such. ~K~UEST for concession in new--center A letter was read from J. ~. Garcia requesting he be granted the food concession at the new Recreation Center. City Attorney E. Campbell suggested the concession be advertised for bids. It was moved by Councilman De%~;olfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that a letter be written by the City Administrator or Recreation Commission that no decision had been made at this time, and that the letter was being filed for consideration at a later date. ~REQU~T in dedication of Recreation ~ to participate A letter was read from the Recreation Commission offering to help toward a dedication program for the new Recreation Center. ~.~r. Sorensen stated they would coordinate their plans v~th the Service Clubs wishing to participate in the program. It was recommended that the dedication ceremony be turned over to the Recreation Commission. ~/i.~YOR BUTLER letter on Bay Corridor A letter was read from ~ or ~:ay Butler of San Diego, clarifying the position of San Diego on the issues of annexation of the South Bay Area and the Corridor. No action was taken. ~/~0RONADO Resolution of Appreciation A Resolution was read by the Coronado Cotu:cil expressing appreciation to the City of Chula Vista for the pooperation extended them in apprehending the criminal responsible for the slaying of one of their officers. It was suggested the Resolution be given to the Police Department for filing. L~AFE DRIVING DAY A letter was read from Covernor Knight asking that the Cou~:cil appoint a local San Diego Director to work toward an accident free Safe Driving Day, December 15, 1954. ~ayor Halferty stated he would make the appointment as requested° ~/AuDITOR's Report The report of Kogler & Collura, City Auditors, for the quarter ending September 30, 1954 was read to the Council. ~AN DIEGO & ARIZONA RAIL~AY Request for extension of tracks on Third Avenue City A&~inistrator Floyd read a letter from the San Diego & Arizona Railway requesting a Franchise for a runaround track at the end of Thi~ Avenue and K. St. The Council expressed opposition to any further improving or extending of the Railroad tracks on Third Avenue. It was moved by Councilman De?,rolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the City A~inistrator negotiate with the San Diego & Arizona Railway for a copy of the original Francktse v~th the City of Chula Vista, in exchange for consideration of their request. ~CHANGE ORD,{ No. 9 - Gymnasium and Sv*lmming Pool City Administrator ~loyd presented change order request on the Gymnasium and ~vimming Pool requesting the contract time be extended eight weeks to November 1, 1954. It was moved by Councilman De:~olfe, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the contractor having failed to complete the conditions prescribed in the contract in the allotted time, be allowed eight additional weeks to comp]jr and that as of N~vember l, 1954, $25.00 per day for each day elapsed thereafter be assessed against them, and that the Finance Officer be directed to withhold that sum from the final payment in accordance with the penalty clause in the Contract. ~//REQUESTS FOR USE OF OLD LIERARY BUILDING A request from the Chula Vista Jr. ~omens. Club for use of the basement of the old Library, when vacated, was read to the Council. A letter was read from the Chula Vista Art Guild requesting that the upper floor of the Libra~ be used for an Art Gallery. It was moved by Councilman ~e~olfe, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the requests be filed as they come in, and each would be studied when the building was available. ~t0HoBART I~LLS - Final ~:ap It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeV~olfe, and unanimously carried, that the final map m~d improvement plans of Hobart Knolls be accepted upon the execution by the o~rner of a Contract vgth the City of Chula Vista for the installation of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, ~'~ich contract and bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. RESOLUTION~No. 1629 - Approving agreement for construction of improvements - Hobart F~olls Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, De¥~olfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel ~-~ARD ROO}~APPLICATION An application by Eudy Schmok~ Sr. for a card room at 621 National Ave. was presented to the Council. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that ~. Schmoke, Sr. be permitted to obtain a license for a card room at 621 National Ave. as requested. ~PORT ON SWEET~TER VALLEY AIRPORT City Attorney H. Campbell presented his report, in ~writiug, on his findings on the problem of low flying planes from the National City Airport. The report was ordered filed v~th the suggestion the petitioners be notified. ~.-'~VARDING BID on Trucks for Street Department City Administrator Floyd presented two bids for the purchase of two trucks for the Street Department as budgeted. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to purchase the Trucks from the Campbell Chevrolet Company, the low bidders. The motion carried by the follo~ring vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Italferty, De?~olfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel ~.-~TY AD~.~I~SSTRATOR authorized vacation leave City Administrator Floyd was authorized to leave the State for annual vacation leave from November llth to November 17th. ~.~D~,~NISTP&TIVE OFFIC~2~.Pro-tem appointed It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman De%~olfe, and carried, that Elliott B. Johnson be appointed Administrative Officer pro-tem during the absence of City Administrator Floyd. PA~[ENT OF Bills After examination by the entire Council it was moved by Councilman DeWolfe seconded by Councilman Rader, that ]Tarrants Nos. 893~ to 9080 inclusive be approved for payment by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Eader, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to November 22, 19~ at ?:00 P.~. City of Chula Vista, California