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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