Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1954/05/11MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May ll, 195~ The City Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Councilman present: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Absent: None Also presents City Administrator Floyd, City Attorney Campbell, City Finance Officer Grant, Assistant to the City Engineer Johnson Invocation was led by Rev. Charles Rowe APPROVAL OF CObtICIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the ~nutes for the meetings of April 13, 14, 20, and 27 be approved, copies having been m~ led to each Councilman. APPROVAL OF PLANNING CO}~SSION MINUTES It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the Minutes for the planning Commission meetings of April 5, and 19, and May 3 be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. ~i911 Act - Discussion City Attorney Campbell introduced Mr. Hamilton of O'Melveny & M~ers Firm, who asked the Council if they wished City owned property to be included or excluded from the 1911 Act assessment district. He explained if City property were included in the District, the payment would have to be a lump sum from the general fund, thus allowing the entire City to participate in the cost. If the property is eliminated from the District the City share would be assessed to others within the District. It was moved by Councilmsn DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the matter be carried over until the next meeting, in order that a rough estimate of the City share might be obtained before action. Mr. Nam~lton inquired of the Council if they wished to incorporate within the 1911 Act, Resolution of Intention, the provisions of a 5% redemption fee which would require a person to pay, in addition to the interest due to the next maturingcoupon, 5% of the principle still due upon redemption of the Bond Assessment. The Council decided to study this matter further and be prepared to make a decision at the next meeting. On the matter of paving between the Railroad tracks within the District, it was advised by Mr. Hamilton that the City not let the 1911 Act contract until a firm agreement has been obtained from the Railroad regarding the paving to be done in their right-of-way. The Council instructed the City Attorney to negotiate with the Railroad, a contract for surfacing their right-of-~aywithin the proposed 1911 Act Disstrict. City Attorney Campbell asked if the City plans on assisting in the over-all project with funds from the General Fund. The Council was of the opinion there would be no surplus funds available to allocate toward the 1911 Act. RESOLUTION No. 1554 - Approving ~ud ordering execution of a supplementary Contract concerning special attorneys (Assessment District No. 3 - 1954) 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 Engineer of Works, Cu~rie, spoke briefly on the work done to date on the 1911 Act and suggested that the widening of Church Avenue End Landis Avenue between E. Street and F. Street be included in the projecte RESOLUTION No. 1555 - Requiring Plans, Specifications, and Estimates of Costs for certain street work. (Assessment District No. 3 - 1954 ) Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWo]-fe Noes: None Absent: None City Attorney Campbell explained that under the 1911 Act there were certain duties assigned to the Superintendent of Streets, and due to the abolishment of that position by the Council, it would be necessary to assign the duties to another officer. It was decided the City Engineer would perform the duties in place of the Street Superintendent. oRDINANCE No. 492 - Appointing the City Engineer of the City of Chula Vista to perform the duties of the Street Superintendent in proceedings under the Improvement Act of 1911 (Assessment District No. 3 - 1954) It was moved by Councilman Hobel, secoo~ed by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~The Ordinance was thereupon read in full. COUNTRY CLUB MANOR UNIT No. 4 - Tentative Nap It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the tentative map of Country Club Manor Unit No. 4, heretofore approved by the Planning Commission, be approved, subject to annexation to the City of Chula Vista, and subject to improvements required by Section 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance, and according to Council Resolution No. 1352; 15 ft. setbacks for side yards be approved along the South side of Naples St. and the North side of Oxford St.; 25 ft. setbacks on Hilltop Drive; 20 ft. setbacks on Vista Way; 10 ft. setbacks for side yards; the deeding in fee simple to the City of Lots A, B and C at the Easterly boundary of the Subdivision; improvements to show 5 ft. sidewalks on Naples St., Oxford St. and Hilltop Dr; the travelway be increased to 20 ft. on Oxford and Naples Streets and 40 ft. on Hilltop Dr., and that Council Resolution No. ~447 be adhered to. STREET I~IC~TING DISCUSSION ~. Henry Farris, President of the National Avenue Businessmens' Association had the Clerk read and file a letter from the San Diego Gas & Electric Company setting forth the total number needed, and cost per month of lights for National Avenue between F. Street and L. Street. Stanley Mc~ains read a report from the Gas Company recommending the installation of 61 poles on Third Avenue between E. Street and H. Street with an estimated cost of $750. per month. It was suggested that the Street Lighting be studied at the budget sessions. Councilm~n Rader asked that a survey be made of the cost of lighting E. Street between Third Avenue and National Avenue, so that it could be included in the budget and carried out after the E. Street widening project. ~PUBLIC HEARING COntINUATION - South Chula Vista Tidelands City Attorney Campbell informed the Council that due to protests received by the Western Salt Works and Food ~achinery and Chemical Corporation who represent more than fifty percent of the assessed value of the area proposed to be annexed, the annexation would have to be abandoned. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried, that the annexation proceedings for South Chula Vista Tidelands be discontinued for the reasons set forth by the City Attorney. RESOLUTION No. 1556 - Approving circulation of petition for annexation of Harborside. Offered by Councilman P~esland, 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. 1557 - Setting hearing date on zoning of Country Club Park No. 1 Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~ASTER STREET PLAN - Discussion City Planner Wagner stated he had met with the Committee to study the proposed L. Street opening in view of protests received at the public hearing on the Naster Street Plan, but that the engineering department had not had time to prepare a cost estimate of the discussed alternate route through Rice Canyon. ttenry Farris, City Planning Commission, stated there would be no comparison between cost of ~he L. Street opening and the Canyon route, as L. Street could be opened with very little cost to the City and a minimum of condemnatione Councilman Rader was of the opinion the Planning Commission should take care of the bottle neck at First Avenue and Bonita Road before the Master Street Plan is adopted. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and unanimously carried, that the adoption of the Master Street Plan be delayed until the nex~ adjourned meeting of the City Council. /~REpoRT ON DOG NUISANCE City Administrator Floyd ~tated he had investigated the dog nuisance as reported by Mr. Hammer at the last meeting, and found that all Ordinances were being complied with by the kennel in question. City Administrator Floyd wrote Mr. Hammer of this, and told him his only course would be to file a suit against the owner of the kennel if he considered it a nuisance. ~RE-ACTiVATION OF BUSINESS LICENSE CO~ITTEE City Attorney Campbell asked that the business license Committee be re-activated to work out, with the attorneys, the problems that have come up under the present Ordinance. Mayor Halferty appointed Councilmen DeWolfe and Rader, Henry Farris, Walter Davis. Walter Davis to act as Chairman of the business License Committee. ~CHARTER STUDY - Committee proposed Councilman Rader recommended that the Council study the feasibility of having the City Charter changed in order that the Mayor would be elected by the people. Councilman Rader felt, should the Council so desire, the issue should be placed on the ballot, as a separate issue, possibly on the November ballot. It was felt by the other Councilmen that a Committee should study the Charter thoroughly, recommending all changes they feel essential, and if agreeable to the Council, have them all p~aced on the ballot at the same time. It was moved by Councilman Hob.l, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the Mayor appoint a Committee to study changes needed in the Charter. SE~ER EASE~ENT DISCUSSION A letter was read from Albert Boyer, Attorney-at-Law offering for dedication, four easements for sewers at the rear of their properties on National Avenue between K. Street and L. Street. Assistant to the City Engineer Johnson wnce more requested that the City not acquire additional sewer easements to maintain, but attemtp to acquire an alley. Mayor Halferty authorized the City Attorney to negotiate with Mr. Boyer to see if an alley could not be obtained instead of the easement. /~REPORT ON RECO}~E~DATIONS FROM CHAMBER OF CO~MERCE STREET ~OMMITTEE City Administrator Floyd explained that the holes in all streets were being repaired as fast as possible; that the Engineers had not had time to estimate the cost of removing the dip at First Avenue and G. Street, but it was thought it would be quite costly; also that the Planning Commission, Engineering office, and Police Dept. expect to make recommendations on truck routes in the near future. Walter Davis suggested that the Planning Commission might act as a Traffic Commission. Mr. Davis stated he had a price of $940. for animated signs designating parking lots, but felt signs could be designed and built for much less, and he would make a report on it at a later date. ~/CLARIFICATION OF RUMORS Walter P. Davis, speaking as a citizen, said he would like clarified , certain rumors that have been persisting since the election. He asked City Administrator Floyd if he or his wife had any relatives working for the City; if he or Mr. Johnson were personal friends of M~. Ballard, who was appointed to take the place of Lynn Love, street euperintendent; if Miss Redden, City Administrator Floyd's secretary, was holding down three Jobs without having taken a Civil Service examination. The answer to all questions was an emphatic "no". Mr. Davis asked Councilman Hobel if it was true that he was om the Council only to get all he could for Rohr Aircraft Corporation. Councilman Hobel assured Mr. Davis he felt the City had nothing to give~ the Rohr Company, and that Rohr Aircraft Corporation had not received consideration of any kind because of his being on the Council. Mr. J. E. Rheim, Executive Vice President of Rohr Aircraft Corp. related the many civic endeavors the Company had participated in; the many new reAAdente they had brought here, and the added business the Company had brought to local merchants. In no way did Rohr Aimcraft CorporatAo~ care to "run the Cit~' but wished to help in all ways to make it a better community in which to live and work. Mr. Davis asked City Finance Officer Grant if he had ever, at any time, issued a check made out personally to Mr. Davis. Mr. Grant's answer was "no". Mayor Halferty asked Mr. Davis if he could divulge the name of the person who asked him these questions. Mr. Davis answered that it was Councilman Rader. Councilman Rader explained that he had not asked the question about ~ouncilman Hobel and the Rohr Aircraft Corporation. He felt he could not go to the other Councilmen for information on the other questionS as he had heard they were all against him and he might not be able to obtain the information he desired. Councilman Rader was assured that the Council was not against him, ao~ they most certainly desired to work harmoniously together as they always had in the past. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from the Investment Bankers Assn. of America urging the Council to consider the matter with great care before entering into the lease-purchase program contemplated for a new library. No action taken. A letter was read from the League of California Cities uring the Council to wire Congressman Utt urging him to contact members of the Ways & Means Committee, and urge them to act favorably on amendments to the ~Social Security Act which would permit extension of O.A.S.I to public employees without Federal restrictions. It was moved by Councilman De¥iolfe, seconded by Councilm~n Hobel, and carried, that the City Attorney wire Congressman James B. Utt, as requested, A letter was read from Chula Vista Junior Womens' Club requesting the Council's recommendation as to the dispostion of approximately 20 palm trees left over from their 1952 ~,femorial Lane planting project. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that City Administrator Floyd be instructed to reply to the letter inquiring if it is possible to purchase the trees now, with a later delivery date for planting in the proposed Mall. A letter was read from L. F. Sessions urinE reconsideration of the Council's action in abolishing the position of Superintendent of Streets, and dismissing Lynn Love from the City employ. It was the general thinking of the Council that Mr. Love should be retained in another capacity. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that City Admtuistrator Floyd investigate f~rther the possibilities of retaining the services of r~r. Love, and to explore the possibility of creating a new position if necessary. A letter was read from the Chief-of-Police requesting that a new Ordinance on Fortune Telling be drawn up and adopted. It wam recon~ended by the Council that the City Attorney write up a new Ordinance on Fortune Telling. LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTE~ COUNCII~AN HIESLAND It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and unanimously carried, that Councilman Riesland be permitted to leave the State between the 9th and 25th of June, 1954. Payment of Bills It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried that ~¥arrants Nos. 8077 to 8285 inclusi, ve, be paid. to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe, Noes: None-Absent: None ~CITY ATTORNEY Authorized to purchase Books It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to purchase for the City Attorney four volumes of the Government Code at approximately $60. The motion carried by the following vote, to.it: AYES~ Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Nay 18, 1954 at 2:00 P.Mo Kenneth ~. Campbell, City Cler~ City of Chula Vista