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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1953/12/08MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFC~NIA Held Tuesday- December 8, 1953 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 P.M on the above date with the following Councilmen present: Cour~ilmen DeWolfe, ~iesland, Hobel, Halferty Absent: Councilman Logan Also present: City Administrator Floyd, City Attorney Boyer, City Planner Wagner, City Finance Officer Grant, and Assistant to the City Engineer Johnson APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by ~ouncilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Minutes of the Council meetings held November 10th, 17th, and 24th be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilmano APPROVAL OF PI~NNING COM~SSION MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Minutes of the Planning Commission meetings held November 2nd and 16~h be approved, copies.having b~en mailed to each Counci~m~n. CONTINUATION OF LOCOCO ZONE VARIANCE HEARING No one having made an appearance in this matter, no action was taken. ORDINANCENo. 483-~roviding for the issuance of Bonds in the amount of $375,000.00 - Second reading It was mgved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilm-n Hobel, and carried, that Ordinance No. 483 be placed on its second reading° The Ordinance was thereupon read in full and adopted by the following vote, to,~it: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Logan RESOLUTION No. 1485 - Approving contract with Bank of America to act as fiscal agents. Offered byCouncilman Halferty, read in full, passed, ad~p~ed and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rlesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Logan RESOLUTION No. 1486 ~ Deed to City of LOt A, Vista San Miguel Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Lngan RESOLUTION No. 1487 - Proposed annexation of Country Club Park No. 1 Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Logan ~ CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON COUNTRY CLUB PARK No. 1 City Planner Wagner explained to the Council that the tentative improvement plans of Country Club Park No. 1 provide for a travelway of only thirty-six feet on L. Street and Hilltop Drive, whereas the present City Ordinance calls for forty feet. City Planner Wa~ner stated that the Planning Commission recommended that the thirty-six foot travelway be approved for both Hilltop and L. Streets. Councilmen DeWolfe and Halferty were of the opinion that as long as both were major streets for the new development, sufficient width should he maintained at this time to take care of the added traffic. Councilmen Riesland and Hobel felt that in view of the fact that the Subdividers could proceed with County standards if they so desired, the City had better accept what they could at this time. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission for thirty-six foot travelways on L. St. and Hilltop Drive be acceptedo Councilman Halferty voted no and Councilm-u DeWolfe refrained from voting. City Attorney Boyer ruled the motion carried as a pass vote is the same as an aye. REPORT ON SAN DIEGO HORSE ORDINANCE City Attorney Boyer read and reviewed portions of the new San Diego Ordinance controlling the keeping of horses and other domestic animals in residential areas. Mayor DeWolfe stated that to incorporate some of the San Diego rules in our Ordinance would practically eliminate horses in the City, but he was of the opinion it was not necessary to perfect another Ordinance at this time, due to the fact our present Ordinance was less than a year old. He suggested all possible be done to enforce the Ordinance we now have. REPORT ON PROPOSED COU~ FOOD HANDLERS' ORDINANCE City Attorney Boyer read and reviewed portions of a proposed County Food Ha~lers, Ordinance that would require all food handlers to take a medical examination. It was decided the Ordinance, as written, was too broad in its definition of food and communicable diseases and would be a hardship on agricultural workers in t~e area. RESOLUTION No. 1488 ~ .Expressing disapproval of proposed County Food Handlers' Ordinance in its present form. Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Logan RESOLUTION No. 1489 - Approving agreement with San Diego & Arizona Railway for traffic light synchronization Offered by Councilman Riesland~ read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Logan RESOLUTION No. 1490 - Designating Administrative Officer to prepare annual street report. Offered by Councilman Rlesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit.. AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councl/man Logan REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS A request was made by the police department for the transfer of One Hundred Dollars from Account No. 210-C-16 and Two Hundred Fifty Dollars from account 280-C-6 to account 250-D-1, in order that the depar~ent might purchase a Faurot Tape Recorder and equipment. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by 0ouncilman Hobel, and carried, that the transfer of funds be approved and purchase of the recorder authorized. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES~ Councilm~n Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes .. None Absent: Counci 1-~n Logan /R~UEST FCR MEETING ON BUSINESS ORDINANCE Mr. P. A. Anderson, vi~ce President of the ~unicipal License Tax Association, appeared and die_cussed briefly the City's new business license ordinance, and how it would. ~af£ect his clients, mostly wholesalers, in the area. He asked that he be permitted time at the next meeting, at which time he would have some of his clients present, to further discuss the ~rdinance and its effect on local wholesalers. ~a~or DeWolfe stated the Council would be glad to hear any suggestions the group might have %o offer, and set the regular meeting of January 12th as the time. NOTICE OF APPEAL - South Bay Development Co. An appeal by the South Bay Develol~nent Co. to the decision of the Planning Commission in der~-ing said Development Co. a zone Variance permitting the division of lots in their subdivision into equal halves, was presented to the Council. Mr. Thomas McCann, developer of the tract, appeared in person to request that a date for the hearing be set before the end of the year, or they would be faced with foreclosure. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that December 22nd at 7:00 P.M be set as the time for the public hearing. RESOLUTION No. 1491 - Approving Civil Defense Agreement Offered by Councilm~n ~iesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hohel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Logan V APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION The names of Cleon Hugh Unger and Ralph paxton Jr. were submitted by douncllman Halferty. Mayor DeWolfe offered the name of j. D. Peters. Mr. Peters, being in the audience, de,lined the nomination because of previous commitments. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that Cleon Hugh Unger he appointed a member of the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Fred Longworth who resigned. ~POST OFFICE SITE DISCUSSION City A~mtnistrator Floyd stated that the local postmaster is expectim~ the Postal Inspector in a week or two to inspect locations for a new post office, and was desirous of having an expression from the Council as to whether or not they were willing to sell the City property at the corner of F. Street and Guava Avenue, adjacent to the McCausland property, should that site be selected. It was moved by Counc~lm~u Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the location at F. Street and Guava Avenue be approved for a post office site, and that the property be offered for sale, at the appraised price, for that purpose. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to hire an appraiser to appraise the property when, and if, the postal Department shows interest in purchasing the site. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Logan b/ANNEXATION OF HARBOR AREA Discussion The urgency of annexing the uninhabited Harbor territory was once more presented to the Council by Walter Davis, Secty. of Chamber of Commerce. City Attorney Boyer stated the first step was to submit descriptions to the County Boundary Commission, which he would do ~m,~diately upon receiving said description. Assistant to the City Engineer Johnson said the descriptions would be ready in a day or two. AUTHORIZATION FOR OFFICER TO ATTEND TRAFFIC INSTITUTE City Administrator Floyd requested $175.O0 be authorized to send Police Sergeant Harold Lee to Traffic Institute in Los Angeles for ten days. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the expenditure of $175.00 be authorized as requested. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riasland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Logan DISCUSSION ON DISPOSITION OF CITY LOT in Pacific Grove Subdivision City Administrator Floyd stated that he had had several inquiries by prospective purchasers of the city lot on Third Avenue in Pacific Grove Subdivision, and asked if the Council wished to go ahead with the sale of it. One prospective purchaser stated he wo~d comply with all requirements and build a single dwelling. City Attorney Boyer stated that the City ~h°~ld q~utet title before~ selling, so that a clear title can be given. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by C~uncilman Hobel, and carried, that the City Attorney take the necessary Steps to quiet title, and that the necessary expenditures therefor be authorized. The motion carried by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: I~one Absent: Councilman Logan REQUEST FOR 1954 FIESTA SUPPORT Mr. J. D. Peters, Junior Chamber of Commerce, introduced ~lr. Sorensen, Director of the 1954 ~iesta, who stated briefly s~me of the plans for the Fiesta to be held in September, 1954, and asked that the Council permit use of the City grounds across from the Civic Center and budget possibly $2000.00 toward the support of the Fiesta° The Council stated that all possible would be done to support the Fiesta, and that there was already $1000.00 for Fiest~ purposes in this year's budget that had not been used. No formal action was taken. MENT TO RETIRMENT PLAN PRESENTED City Administrator Floyd presented an amendment to the State Retir-~ Syetemwhereby retirement benefits would be based on the three highest paid years of service rather than the five highest years as per present contract. The amendment was referred to the City Attorney for study. ADJOURNMET~r It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to 7:00 P.M December 17, 1953. City of Chula Vista, California