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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1954/08/10 ~fINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T~ CITY OF CHULA VISTA, California Held Tuesday August lO, 1954. The City Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following CounciLmen present: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Absent: None Also present: Pricipal Engineer Johnson, City Administrator Floyd City Attorney M. Campbell Invocation was led by CounciLman Halferty. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL I~INUTES It was moved by Councilman Hiesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and unanimously carried, that the ~inutes of the Council meetings held July 13th and July 20th be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. PLANNING COHLrIS$ION MINUTES It was moved by Councilman ~qiesland, seconded by CounciLman Hobel, and unanimously carried, that the }~inutes of the Planning Commission for the meeting of August 2nd be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. ~UBLIC HEARING - Closing of portion of Guava Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the vacating and closing of a portion of Guava Avenue in front of the Civic Center, Mayor Halferty declared the public hearing open, and called for protests from the audience. There being no protests, either oral er written, on the vacating and closing of Guava Avenue, Nayor Halferty declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION No. 1586 - Vacating and closing a portion of Guava Avenue Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: ~o~cilmen Hohel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1587 - Dedicating portion of Fig and Guava Avenue for street purposes. Offered by Councilman De~Jolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, D~;olfe Noes: None Absent: None ~'%JILLL~JS ~NOR - ?inal Nap It was moved by Councilman De~lfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Williams Manor 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 bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney aS to l~rm and legality, and also subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and final approval of the City Engineer. R~OLUTION No. 1588 - Dedicating Lot A, Vista San ~guel for street purposes Offered by Councilman Hiesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halfe~ty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RPiSOLUTION No. 1589 - Approving Agreement for the construction of Impr~ements - Williams ~anor Offered by Councilman DeWolfe read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1590 - Approving tentative map of Bison Subdivision Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1~91 - Approving tentative map of Custom Builders No. 2. Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the followinE vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~"~'ATToRNEM DIRECTED TO D~FT ANENDMENT TO BUILDING CODE In order to assure the installation of sidewalks, curbs and gutters in front of all new dwellings built in the City on property not included in new subdivisions, it was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft an amendment to the building code requiring any person developing property on an already dedicated street to improve said property ~th sidewalks, curbs and gutters. [~LS~OLUTION No. 1592 - Approving County agreement for Jail facilities Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in h~ll, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1~93 - Requesting use of County Industrial Road Camp facilities Offered by Councilman De~olfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~ESOLUTION No. 159h - Approving cooperative agreement with County for resurfacing "C" Street from National Avenue to Fourth Avenue Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen {~bel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1595 - Dedicating Leith property for Garrett Avenue Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION 'No. 1596 - Dedicating Greenwald property for Garrett Avenue Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, IIalferty, Riesland, De~olfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1597 - Dedicating White property for Garrett Avenue Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1598 - Dedicating Ibarra property for Garrett Avenue Offered by Councilman Hiesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: A~: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, De~olfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1599 - Dedicating Corkill property for Garrett Avenue Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader~ Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: Nons Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1600 - Dedicating Glenn property for Garrett Avenue Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None Mayor Halferty called a recess from the regular business and asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard. ~'PETITIONS PRF~ENTED ON 1911 Act John Nagy, representing the Citizens League for Better Government came forward and presented petitions circulated and signed by property owners in protest to the proposed 1911 Act Improvement District. The petitions were presented to the Clerk at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk was directed to file the petitions. ~.~BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE FEE PROTESTED ~,ir. Guedalia of the Federal Termite Control Service, appeared to protest the business license fee of $25.00 charged solicitors. He asked the Council to consider eliminating the fee by amending the ordinance. The Council suggested Mr. Guedalia put his desires in w~iting and submit them to the business license committee now working on proposed amendments to the business license ordinance° z/USE OF CITY EQUIPk~NT OUTSIDE CITY DISCUSSED equipment ready the equipment equipment equipment Captain Gordon Hardy, speaking for himself, asked the reason for City working on the C. C. Alley Ranch in Bonita over the week~end. Administrative Officer Floyd stated the equipment was being used to grounds for the horse show in connection with the forthcoming Fiestao l~r. Hardy asked on whose authority was permission given to take the out of the City. Administrator Floyd stated it was on his orders and authority that the was taken out of the City, and that City employees operating the donated their time~ General discussion followed as to why the horse show was being held in the County ahea. It was pointed out by Er. Alley of the Fiesta Committee, that they could not be sure that Eucalyptus Park, usual scene of the horse show, would be available so were readying the County area for use. On query of Cou$cilman Rader, Mm. Alley stated there would be no improvement whatsoever to his property as the property being worked upon was leased property and did not belong to him. City Attorney M. Campbell stated that if the Fiesta and horse show was for the best interest of the City for promotion and advertising, it was perfectly legal to use City equipment to ready an area for such purposes. Councilman Riesland stated it had been the policy of the City for many years to assist the Fiest Committee in any way possible by use of men or equipment from the various departments, as long as the Fiesta was for the public good. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the action of Administrative Officer Floyd in authorizing that City equipment be taken from the City to prepare ground for the Fiesta horse ~how, be approved. ~.~SIGN DISCUSSION Mr. 7;alter Davis, Secty. Chamber of Commerce, asked if the population sign at the North entrance of the City on Nontgomery Freeway WaS to be brought up to date. Administrator Floyd stated the change had been ordered and would be completed in a day or twg. ~r. Davis stated the National Avenue Businessmens' Committee was of the opinion a similar sign should be placed at the South end of the City for North bound traffic. No action was taken. ~APPoINTNENT OF ~MBER TO CIVIL SERVICE CO~ISSION Councilman Rader stated he had contacted Dr. Oren Smith, whom he had recommended at the last meeting, but Dr. Smith declined to serve at this time. Councilman ttobel recommended Howard Grosvenor, Personnel Director at Rohr Aircraft. No other names were submitted. It was moved by Councilman De~Volfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and unanimously carried, that Nr. Grosvenor be asked to serve the unexpired term of Col. Dillon on the Civil Service Cormmission. ~/~PPOINTMENT OF LIBRARY BOAP~ M~ERS The terms of Library Board Nembers Kinmore and Davis having expired, it was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hotel, and unanimously carried, that Mr. Winn Kinmore and l~s. Lowell Davies be reappointed members of the Library Board for a period of four years. &-/HARBOR COmmISSION }~2~BER It was decided to delay the appointment of a member to the Harbor Commission to replace member Litchfield, until the next regular meeting, in order to give more time to the selection of a capable person. RESOLUTION No. 1601 - Setting date for public hearing on zoning of Country club Hills No. i and Country Club Park No. 2 Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopged and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, De~olfe Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. hg? - Regulating storage of merchandise and advertising on public property It was decided to delay action on this ordinance until the next regular meeting in order that the City Attorney and Chief of Police might further study its contents. ORDINANCE No. ~00 - Designating alley back of Seville Theatre as one-way alley- First reading It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hotel, and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. ~00 be placed on its first reading. The Ordinance was thereupon read in full. ORDINANCE No. ~? - Food Handlers examination required - second reading. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. 29? be placed on its second reading. After the reading of the tgtle, it was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the reading of the text be wmived, a~ the Ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~/~I~ECO~OATIO~ OF NAYOR'S CHARTER COI9~ITTEE A letter was read from Keith Atherton, Chairman of the Mayor's Charter Committee, outlining the findings and recommendations of the Committee in regard to the City Charter. It was moved by Councilman P~esland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the letter be filed and the Clerk write a letter of appreciation to the Committee for time given in the Charter study. ~.~ICYCLE ORDINANCE - Change recommended Police Chief Roberts recommended that the bicycle license be changed so that licenses would be issued on a permanent basis instead of yearly basis, or a fee of $1.00. The Council was agreeable to the permanent license, but felt the fee should remain at fifty cents. HOUR PARKING REQUESTED ON NATIONAL AVENUE A letter was read from the National Avenue Businessmens, Association requesting the Council to establish two hour parking on portions of National Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman D~olfe that the letter be referred to Police Chief Roberts for further study. RESOLUTION No. 1602 - Lease of land and building for public library purposes with option to purchase. Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, De~olfe Noes: None Absent: None ~'/REQuEST OF SAN DIEGO VISITORS BUREAU DENIED A letter from the San Diego Visitors Bureau requesting $600 for advertising the City, together with a recommendation from the Chamber of Commerce that the amount be appropriated, was read. After discussion it was moved by Councilman P~der, seconded by Councilman Riesland, that the request be denied. ~/~ARITI~E REQUEST FOR SHIPYARD SITE A letter was read from the ?~ritime Administration of the Department of Com~erce asking for information on the possible use of a site on the Bay front North of E. Street, or any variation of it, for a shipyard. A letter was read from the Harbor Commission recommending that a more logical location for a shipyard would be at the Southerly boundary of the City. The Council agreed unanimously to the recommendations of the Harbor Commission. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe~ seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that a Committee be appointed to study the matter and prepare recommendations and interview the proper authorities, in order to point out the advantages of the area at the Southerly boundar~ of the City o~er that north of E. Street for a shipyard. ~TAXI PEPJ.~IT REQUEST l~. Harold Rogers asked the Council if they planned on issuing him a permit to operate taxi cabs in the City, as per his request read at the last meeting. City Attorney M. Campbell informed Um. Rogers an application form had been prepared, and suggested he fill it out and reapply for the license following the procedure as set up in the City Taxi Ordinance. ~ESOL~TION No. 1603 - Accepting Deed to Lots A & B o£ ~lendalin Nanor Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYe: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWo2fe Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 501 - Levying ta~ rate for fiscal year 1954-1955 It was moved by Councilman De~.¥olfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Ordinance No. 501 be introduced and adopted. It was thereupon read in full. The Ordinance was passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, De~olfe Noes: None Absent: None CORRIDOR CO}.~ITTEE APPOINTED City Attorney M. Campbell suggested a Committee be appointed by the Mayor to enter into discussions with National City and San Diego on the Bay Corridor, should such discussions be necessary. }&~yor Halferty appointed Councilmen DeWolfe, Riesland, and Hobel to act as members of the Corridor Committee, aS recommended by the City Attorney. ~ REQb~ST FOR PARK AREA in Vista Square A letter was read from the Chula Vista Recreation Commission recommending that a portion of the Vista Square area be set aside for a public park. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the letter be filed for future consideration. ~REQUEST OF SCHOOL BOARD for Purchase of Buildings and Land in Vista Square A letter was read from the Chula Vista City School District Board of Trustees requesting that they be allowed to purchase Nwusing Units and some property at Vista Square Housing Project when the City acquires the project. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the letter be filed for future consideration. ~ INVITATION to City ~,~anagers Convention A letter was read from the City ~nagers' Association inviting the City ~{anager to attend the Association convention in Florida in December. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel~ and carried, that the letter be filed. REQUEST FOR PARTIAL PAINT of Contract on Pool and Gymnasium A letter was read from Victor '~fulff, architect on the Swimming Pool, asking the Council to consider payment to them of 1% of the construction contract ~hen the project is 50% completed. City Attorney Campbell stated this could legally be done, but he would not recommend it. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland~ and carried, that the contract be complied with and the request be denied. ~'gEQUEST FOR "U' STREET EXTENSION A letter was read from H. ¥;. Roche expressing a desire to have "L" Street surfaced for four lanes of traffic and extended through from Third Avenue to Country Club Drive. The letter was ordered filed. ~gll ACT ENGINEERS~ECO~ENDATIONS A letter was read from F. B. Currie, ~of Currie Engineering Company setting forth some recommended minor changes in the 1911 Act Improvement District but strongly urging the Council not to make r~dical changes that would cheapen the project as originally planned. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the letter be filed. ~'~"~PLANNING CONSULTANT'S RECOLD~ENDATIONS A letter was read from Gordon V~hitnall and Associates, Consultants in planning and Government, outlining a necessary program toward giving the City a Master plan and Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Kyle Stewart, City planning Commission, stated the Planning Commission does not intend to present a master plan or zoning ordinance until they have the help of a full time Planner. It was moved by Councilman thiesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the communication be given to the Planning Commission to get a break down on their costs and evaluate what the City needs foremost in the w~y of Planning° ~APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY ATTORNEY City Attorney Merideth Campbell stated he was going on his vacation and recommended ~. Albert Boyer be appointed deputy Attorney without compensation. It was moved by Councilman DeV~olfe, seconded by Councilm~u Hobel, and carried, that Attorney Albert Boyer be appointed Deputy Attorney from August 15th to September 3rd without compensation. ~ARD ROO~ LICENSE APPROVED City A~ministrator Floyd read the application of Lyle E. Hamner for a card room license at 345 National Avenue and stated the Police Department reported his record clear. Mayor Halferty was of the opinion the City had enough card rooms, as they added nothing to the economy of the City. Councilman DeWolfe state if they were not going to follow the ordinance it should be changed, as the Council was in its right by issuing another card room license under the ordinance as it now stands. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the request for a card room license at 345 National Avenue be granted. }4ayor Halferty declined to vote. PAY~ OF BILLS It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Uarrants Nos. 8543 to 8674 inclusive, be paid to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, P~iesland, De~,~'olfe Noes: None Absent: None ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the meeting adjourn Sine die. Ke nne'~ C'~y C~lerk City of Chula Vista, California