HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1954/10/13 MINUTES OF A REGDLAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
California
Held Wednesday October 13, 1954
The City Council met in the Council Chambers at Civic Center on the
above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present:
Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe
Absent: Councilman Hobel
Also present: City Attorney M. C~pbell, City Administrator Floyd,
Principal Engineer Johnson
Invocation was led by Reverend Ray Petty
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and
carried, that the Minutes of the Council meetings of September 14 and October 4th
be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman.
APPROVAL OF PLANNING COmmISSION NINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Riesland, an?
carried, that the Minutes of the Planning Commission meetings of September 20th
and October 4th be approved, copies having been m~ led to each Councilman.
APPROVAL OF RECREATION CO}iBfISSION MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and
carried, that the ~inutes of the Recreation Commission for the meeting of September
16th be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman.
RESOLUTION No. 1613 - Approving Sewer Agreement with Chula Vista City School District
Offered by Councilman DeT~olfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hobel
RESOLUTION No. 1614 - Fixing Sewer charges for School Districts
Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hobel
RESOLUTION No. 1615 - Approving Sewer Agreement with Sweetwater High School District
Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeT~olfe
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hobel
RESOLUTION No. 1616 - Approvin~ tentative map of Chula Vista Hills
Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in Full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesl~d, DeWolfe
Noes: No~
Absent: Councilman Hobel
COUNCILMAN HOBEL arrived at 7:25 P.M
RESOLUTION No. 1622 - A~proval of tentative map of Hobart Knolls
Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWol£e, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
~QL~RMIL HEIGHTS No. 1
Principal Engineer Johnson stated the Fire Department objected to the
street names assigned to streets in Marmil Heights Subdivision.
It was m~ved by Counci~msn Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and
carried, that the street names assigned to streets in Marmil Heights be changed to
conform with existing streets.
RESOLUTION No. 1623 - Dedication of Lots A and B of Verde Park No. 6
Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by theffollowing vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1624 - Bixler property dedicated for Corte Maria Avenue
Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, De~olfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1625 - Burchett property dedicated for Corte Maria Avenue
Offered by Councilman Hiesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1626 - Light property dedicated for Corte Maria Avenue
Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1627 - Hitter property dedicated for Corte Maria Avenue
Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1628 - Grube property dedicated for Corte }&%ria Avenue
Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1629 - Alshouse property dedicated for Corte Maria Avenue
Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWo]_fe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
t CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Walter Davis, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, reported Christmas
decorations this year will cost $4,078, and stated the merchants would raise the
difference if the City provided the $3000. as budgeted.
Mr. Davis was of the opinion funds derived from business license fees
should be used in future years to defray the cost of decorating the streets for
Christmas.
It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and
carried, that the $3000. be allocated as budgeted, with the understanding the
merchants make up the difference needed to complete the program.
The motion carried by the following vote, towit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
~/IHARBoRSIDE ANNEXATION petitions filed
Mr. Joseph Cror~in filed at this time with the Council, petitions request-
ing the annexation of Harborside, territory contiguous to the City of Chula Vista.
~/CO~Si~ND~R F~R~LL CO~IAINTS
Commander ~7. Farrell complained to the Council of cars parked all over
City property on Third Avenue across from the Fredericka Home by F~ller Motors Co.
and home owners. He also asked that ordinances be enforced to clear the streets
of trash cans, particularly at the corner of National Avenue and D. Street. He
complained of junk cars being dumped on property at National Avenue and C. Street
and suggested the streets be cleared occasionally of cans and debris.
City Clerk Campbell was instructed to see that the Chief-of-Police be
informed of the complaints.
D/BAY CORRIDOR
Walter P. Davis, as an individual, asked the Council to write a letter
to the San Diego City Council, and inquire as to the intent and purpose behind the
proposed corridor annexation.
It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and
carried, that the City Administrator draft a letter to the Mayor and Council of
San Diego relative to the intent and purpose of the proposed corridor annexation.
~/RECALL PETITIONS submitted to Council
The City Clerk at this time submitted the recall petitions for Councilmen
Hobel, Riesland, Halferty, and DeWolfe and certified to their sufficiency.
City Attorney M. Campbell stated, in his opinion, recall proceedings
against Councilman Del~olfe were not valid, and no election should be called to
determine the question of his removal from office.
Captain Gordon Hardy presented a written denmmd on behalf of the Citizen's
League that the Council immediately call a Special Election for the recall of
Councilman DeWolfe.
Councilman DeWolfe at this time stated he should be allowed to have his
name appear on the ballot if he so desired, and respectfully requested that his
n~me be placed on the ballot.
City Attorney M. Campbell informed the Council they did not have the power
to call a recall election for Councilman DelVolfe.
PJ~SOLUTION No. 1630 - Calling and giving notice of Special Recall Election
Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in ~ull, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
It was moved by Counci3m~u Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that
the request of Councilm~n DeWolfe be filed, and that his request be disproved on
recommendation of the City Attorney, and that Councilman DeWolfe be given a vote of
thanks for his gesture in the interest of saving the taxpayers money.
~OLUTION'No. 1631 - Requesting special services from Registrar of Voters
on Recall Election.
Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1632 - Approving Sewage rental agreement with Rohr Aircraft Corp.
Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Ha/ferry, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE No. 502 - Zordng of Country Club Hills No. 1 and Country Club park No. 2
Seco~ reading
It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and
~arrled, that Ordinance No. 502 be placed on its second reading and adopted, and
that the reading of the text be waived. The Ordinance was adopted by the follow-
ing vote, to-wit:
AY~S: Counci/men Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE No. 503 - Regulsting use of Fire Arms, registration of bicycles, etc.
First reading
It was moved by CounciLman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and
carried, that Ordinance No. 503 be placed on its first reading. The Or~iBance
was thereupon read in full.
ORDINANCE No. 504 - Regulating storage of merchandise & advertising on public
property - First reading.
It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Rader, and
carried, that Ordinance No. 504 be placed on its first reading. The Ordinance
was thereupon read in full. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by
Councilman Riesland~ and carried, that the Ordinance be referred back to the
Chief of Police for restudy.
ORDINANCE No. 50~ - Business License Ordinance - First reading.
It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and
Carried, that Ordinance No. 505 be placed on its first readinE. It was thereupon
read in full.
~/~PPEAL FROM ACTION of Plan=~ Commission in denying a Zone Variance
An appeal from the action of the Planning Commission in denying the
application of Sedgwick C. Hawley and William A. Smith for a zone variance was
read to the Council along with the report from the Planning Commission as required
in Section 16, F of Zoning Ordinance No. 398. After due deliberation it was
decided to sustain the action of the Planning Commission in denying the zone variance.
P~SOLUTION No. 1634 - Affirming decision of planning Commission regarding
Hawley-Smith Zone Variance.
Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
~fsent: None
~ MALL ~PROV~qENT BIDS City Administrator Floyd presented bids he had
received on the Mall improvements. Because cost of the improvements amounted to
'more than $3000. the City Attorney advised that advertising for bids would be
necessary. The Council directed the City Administrator to advertise for bids.
~PORT ON COLORADO and WOODLAWN AVENUES - Parking Problem
A report was read from Police Chief Roberts recoEending "No Parking"
signs be placed on Colorado and Woodla~n Avenues between the hot,rs of ? :00 A.M. to
9:00 A.M and 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M with Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted.
The Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution, embodying the Chief's
recon~nendations for presentation at the next regular meeting.
~//REPORT ON ~0 HOUR PARKING - National Avenue
A report was read from Police Chief Roberts in response to a request for
two hour parking on portions of National Avenue. The Chief recon~ended that the
Couucil give consideration to the establishment of a parking limitation, with
necessary equitEent and police personnel for enforcement in the coming fiscal year
budget. The City Attorney was instructed to take the problem under advisement and
prepare a resolution for consideration.
~REPORT ON PETITION to have National City Airport moved.
City Attorney M. Campbell reported that he had written several letters
on the subject, but would require more time to arrive at a solution to the problem.
P~ESOLUTION No. 1633 - Approving regulations of the Park & Recreation Co~ission.
Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
~AUTHORIZING ARCHITECT for post Oft~ce Perspective
It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and
carried, that City Administrator Floyd be authorized to hire an architect to draw
up a perspective of the proposed new Post Office for a fee not to exceed $1~0.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
~ · BOYS CLUB - A letter was read from the Boy's Club of Chula Vista
~ requesting the Council to consider entering into a lease or actual Deed with the
Boy's Club for the Vista S~mmm Recreation Auditorium.
It was suggested that the City Attorney study the matter as to whether
a lease or deed should be given, and that the Council tour the site to determine
if location and so forth of the Recreation building would interfere with future
sale of the property for subdivision if turned over to the Boy,s Club, and discuss
their findinEs at the next regular meeting.
~dtBOR CO~2~ISSION
Keith Hall, Chairman of the Harbor Commission, stated there seemed to b e
no regular time for meeting of the Harbor Comnission, and asked the Council to
outline the duties of the Harbor Comnission.
The Council suggested that the Commission work out rules and regulations
in the same manner as the Recreation Commission, and submit to the Council for
· ~roval.
~ POST OFFICE OPTION
After lengthy discussion it was thought best that the Council obtain
public opinion as to where they would like the Post Office, and to what ~xtreme
they wotuld care to have the Council go in order to have it on the Civic ~enter site.
It was moved by Cotuncilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Hiesland, and
carried, that the Chamber of Commerce poll the people by post card to determine
whether the majority would prefer the City to give or sell property to the
Government in order to assure the post Office on the Civic Center site, and that
the expenditure of money be authorized to conduct the poli. The motion carried
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
~'~REQuEsT FOR BUS LINE -Rerouting
A letter was read from the San Diego Transit System requesting permission
to re-route certain bus lines within the City. The letter was turned over to
Principal Engineer Johnson for study by the Traffic Safety Commission.
~'"~REQUEST FOR RE~{OVING BUILDINGS from Vista Square
A letter was read from the Public Housing Administration requesting that
the City approve the removal of buildings by the Government from lease land in
Vista Square.
It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and
carried, that off-site sale of buildings from Vista Square, Cal-~?O0 be approved
provided they are not relocated within the City of Chu]a Vista or within two miles
outside of the City limits.
RESOLUTION No. 163~ - Agreement approving garbage collection from Housing project.
Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the follov~ing vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, ?~esland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1636 - Establishing rent schedules for Vista S~uare Housing
Offered by Counci]~n Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the follo~ing vote, to~t:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, D~olfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
//~R~{ESPONDENCE A letter was read from Public Housing Administration giving
the City authorization to enter that portion of Vista Square retained by the
Government to cut gras% remove weeds, etc. which might be a fire hazard.
It was moved by CounciLman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and
carried, that the letter be filed.
~'~SAFETY COUNCIL A letter was read from the Chula Vista Safety Council
requesting that the City join the National Safety Council and appropriate $13.25
for the year's dues. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Rader
and carried, that $13.25 be authorized for payment of dues to the National Safety
Council. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilm~n Rader, Halferty, P~esland, DeWolfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
~J ~' A letter was read from J. A. Dyster, President of National
"City Chamber of Commerce, stating that their Board of Directors had approved a
motion to oppose the application of the California Water & Telephone Co. for a rate
increase. No action taken.
A letter was read from The Exchangette Club of Chula Vista
ndorsing the use of a portion of Vista Square Housing project for Park & Recreation
purposes. The letter was ordered filed.
RESOLUTION No. 1637 - Giving Notice of proposed annexation of Country Club Hills No. 2
Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland~ DeWolfe~ Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
LEAVE OF ABSENCE granted Councilman De~Volfe and Councilman Halferty
It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and
carried~ that Councilman DeWolfe and ~ayor Halferty be permitted to leave the
State for a period of thirty days.
LEAVE granted.
It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Rader, and
carried, that City Administrator Floyd be given permission to attend the League
of California Cities in Los Angeles.
It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman De¥olfe, and
carried, that Finance Officer Grant be given permission to attend the League
of California Cities in Los Angeles, October 18, 19, and 20th.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
After examination by the entire Council it was moved by Councilman
DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that Warrants Nos. 8807
through 8933 be approved for payment including a $25.00 typing fee to
5{rs. Bradshaw for typing the Business License ordinance.
Th~ motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYF~S: Councilmen Rader, Halferty, Riesland, De~;olfe, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Rader, and
carried, that the meeting adjourn sine die.
City of Chula Vista, California