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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1953/10/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAP~ NEETING Of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday October 13, 1953 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 7 :OO P.M on the above date, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Floyd, City Attorney Boyer, City Plar~uer Wagner, City Finance Officer Grant, Assistant to the City Engineer Johnson APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the ~nutes of the Council meetings held September 8th and 16th be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. APPROVAL OF PLANNING CO~SSION MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Nobel, and carried~ that the ~Ainutes of the Planning Commission meetings held September 14, 28, and 30th be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. THIRD AVENUE EXTENSION BID AWARDED City Administrator Floyd reported that the Griffith Company cf San Diego had submitted the low bid of $14,O99o58 on the Third Avenue Extension improvement job; the bid had been checked Dy the City Engineer and City Attorney, and he recommended that it be accepted. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the bid be awarded to the Griffith Co. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Hobel, Halferty, De~olfe Noes: None Absent: None LOCOCO ZONE VARIANCE The Council at this time continued discussion on the Lococo Zone Variance appeal set over from the last meeting due to the absence of two Councilmen and the requirement of a 4/5 vote to grant any appealed application denied by the Planning Commission. Mayor DeWolfe asked City Planner ~,'~agner to review the ~ction of the Planning Commission. After the review and discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland that the appeal be sustained and the wall and car port be allowed to be built. The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty Noes: Councilmen Logan, DeWolfe Absent: None Councilmen DeWolfe and Logan felt that to allow the variance was contrary to all good planning principles. ~ity Attorney Boyer remarked that if the Council was not in favor of allowing the appeal, it would be only right to put the matter over to another meeting, at which time the Lococos could appear once more to present their position. City Attorney Boyer felt the Lococos were of the opinion the matter was settled at the last meeting. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that his previous motion be recinded, and that the matter be carried over to the next meeting. RESOLUTION No. 1469 - Accepting improvements On Pepper Tree Lane Tract 2 and 3. Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Hobel, Halferty, De%1olfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1470 - Accepting Sewer Easement through Pepper Tree Lane Tract No. i Offered by Councilman Logan, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: No~e RESOLUTION No. 1471 - Guaranteeing prevailing rental schedule for Public Housing. Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent None ~/fREQUEST FOR HARBOR EXPF~T City Planner Wagner read a letter from the planning Commission recommending that the Harbor Cormmission be permitted to obtain services of ar. expert to prepare studies for development of the tidelands. Councilman DeWolfe and Councilman Halfertywere of the opinion that it was still a little premature to hire such a person, while Councilman Logan thought it would be money well spent at this time. Walter Davis, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce, pointed out that the State Interim Committee, studying Bay Area development would soon meet and the City should have some information as to their needs and desires to present to the Committee. It was pointed out that annexation of the tidelands should be the city's first step. The Council instructed the F~ugineering department to give the City Attoruey all the legal descriptions of the lands in the bay beyond the tidelands, in order that he might start annexation proceedings. A letter was read from Assemblyman Ralph Cloyed asking that a person be designated to represent the City to work with the Interim Committee in accomplishing their objectives. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that 8ouncilman DeWolfe be appointed to represent the City at the meeting of the Interim Committee, ~d that a letter be sent asking if Harbor Commissioner Bryant could also represent the City at the meeting. LIBRARY PROPERTY City Planner Wagner read from an old agreement with the School Board which stated thst in case the City ever utilized the Libr~ry~operty on Fo Street for any other than "Civic purposes" the land would reveTt to the School Board. City Planner Wagner also presented a petition signed by 300 residents asking that the City retain the Library grounds and dedicate them as a public park. A letter was read from the Chula Vista Democratic Club requesting that the Library grounds be retained for park purposes. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that both the petition and letter be filed. ~/BOARD OF SUPERVISORS [~PORT ON I~BORSIDE REZONING City Planner W~gner reported that the Board of Supervisors would meet again on October 20th at 2:00 P.M to resume action on the rezoning of a portion of Harborside, and asP~d that the Council send a representative from the Council to personally object to the rezoning. Mayor DeWolfe appointed Councilman Riesland to accompany City Planner Wagner as Council representative. /DEPUTY PURCHASING AGENT APPOINTED City Administrator Floyd recommended that ~,~iss Redden be appointed Deputy Purchasin~ Agent to act in his absence. It was moved by Councilrmn Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that ~tiss Redden be appointed Deputy purchasing Agent to act in the absence of the Purchasing Agent Floyd. REQUEST FOR A}ITI-NOISE ORDIN;2~CE john Murphy, property owner, suggested that due to the tremendous growth of the City, an anti-noise ordinance should be passed to curtail loud speakers, as they were becoming a constant annoyance. ~A%yor De~¥olfe stated that the new trailer court ordinance controlled loud speakers to some extent, and that all possible would be done to see that the ordinances now in force were complied with~ ~, COUNTRY CLUB pARK - Discussion of sewers and annexation City Administrator Floyd read a letter from Johnson, Tyson, and Lynds agreeing to annex Country Club Park Subdivision to the City in the event the City can make available public s~uitary sewage disposal. Walter Davis, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Executive Committee of the Chamber of Commerce had met and discussed future expansion of the City, and went on record that every possible effort should be made to supply County areas with sewers in order that the areas will annex to the City. Councilman Halferty asked the Nayor to authorize the various departments to compile all necessary figures in order to arrive at the approximate cost of a trunk line through Castle Park to connect to Country Club Park, and to enlarge the disposal plant. Also to obtain figures on the assessed valuations, tax return possible and gas tax benefits that would be realized v~lth annexation, and to get the feeling of the people in the area as to their wanting sewers made available to them, and report back at the next re~tular meeting. }Ar. Lynds requested a letter from the Council in regard to require- ments of the City in annexing Country Club Park No. 1. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that City Administrator Floyd be authorized to write a letter to the effect that the Subdividers install improvements in accordance with the city's Resolution No. 1352, with the emception of sidewalks. If public sewer is made available by the City prior to the installation of selected base materials and paving, the subdividers will be required to install in their Subdivision sewer mains and lateralse If public sanitary sewers are not made available by the City prior to installation of selected base materials and paving, the Subdividers will .not be required to install sewer mains and laterals in their Subdivisi~o~s. The Subdivider will not be required to pay any of the sewer work beyend the confines of Country Club Park, and that annexation proceedings ~tart immediately. REQUEST TO CONNECT TRAILER TO S~ - Perlite Corporation The Perlite Corporation, 696 W. Bay Blvd., asked permission to connect a trailer to the sewer for use of their night watchman° The City Attorney informed them this could not legally be done under the City Building Code and Plumbing Code, which are not subject to variance° They then asked if they could make their office available to the night watchman for living quarters. Mayor DeWolfe informed them that the City Attorney would be counseled and the building ir~pector directed to inspect the office, to see if it ~ould be used, and report back at the next regular meeting. ~ NATIONAL CITY ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS A letter from B. J. Sautereaux, National City City Manager, was read and plat presented to the Council delineating descriptions of proposed s~unexations to National City. A letter was read from City Planning Commission recommending that the Council approve the proposed annexation to National City of Exhibit "A" as shown on the Plat. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the snnexation to National City of a portion of Olivewood Housing Project shown as exhibit "A" on the Plat be approved and that more time be allowed for study of the proposed Exhibit "B" anne×atione ORDINANCE No. 2?9 - Annexation of Shapov Tract - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that Ordinance No. 2?9 be placed on its second reading° After the reading of the Title, it was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the reading of the text be waived. It was thereupon adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logau, Hobel, Halferty, De~olfe Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 480 - Amending Sales Tax Ordinance No. 371 It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. After the reading of the Title, it was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by CounciLman Hobel, and carried, that the reading of the text be waived. It was thereupon adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None M/FIRE MARSHALL - Funds appropriated A letter was read from the Civil Service Commission recommending that Section 7 and 12 of Rule II of the Civil Service Rules be amended by adding the position of Fire Marshall as class D-3 at Salary Range 22. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the reconnmendation of the Civil Service Co~mmission be approved by amending Section 7 and 12 of Rule II, and that necessary funds be appropriated for the balance of the year. RESOLUTION No. 1472 - Accepting dedication of Kemp property for Alley purposes. Offered by Councilman Halferty, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen P~esland, Logan, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1473 - Dedicating Lot "A" Kuebler Terrace No. 8 Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Abseut: None RESOLUTION No. 1474 - Dedicating Kappner property for Third Avenue Offered by Councilman Halferty, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1475 - Dedicating Hartley property for Alley purposes Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None 1911 Act IMPROV~.~NT ~qEPORT - City Attorney authorized to employ an Easement man to procure Easements A letter was read from Currie Engineering Co. outlining the progress made to date on the proposed 1911 Act Street Improvement District. City Administrator Floyd stated that there were some 80 or 90 easements to obtain before work could progress too far, and that ~.~. Herbert V. Bryant had offered to obtain these easements for a salary of $650.OO per month. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, that City Attorney Boyer's office be authorized to hire ~,~. B~yant at $3.92 per hour, not to exceed $650.00 per month, plus such incidental expenses as drafting the easements and subordination of encumbrances. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hiesland, Logan, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None LIBRARY REQUEST FOR A FULL T-I~ CLERK-Page A letter was read from the Library Board requesting the addition of a full-time Clerk-Page to their force, due to the large increase in patronage of the Library~ It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Civil Service Commission be authorized to set up procedure for the hiring of a full-time Clerk-Page for the Library LETTERS OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from the Centex Corporation expressing their appreciation and thanks for the splendid cooperation and assistance given them from the entire City Hall during their year of work in this City. A letter was read from J. C. Lauderbach, Superintendent of Schools expressing the confidm~ce of the Elementary School Authorities in the efficient administration of the Police department. ME~TING ¥~ITH RECREATION CO~,~SSION REQUESTED A letter was read from John Lewis, Recreation Director, suggesting that the Recreation Commission Adult Advisory Council, and Council, hold a joint meeting in the near future to discuss problems of the Commission. Mayor DeWolfe stated he would set a date for the meeting on his return from vacation. p/P~UEST FOR USE OF CITY CAR TO ATTEND CONVENTION - Major Floyd City Administrator Floyd asked permission to use the City Car to attend the convention in New Orleans. It was pointed out that the City could save approximately $150.00 over the price of train accommodations. was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, that City Administrator Floyd be authorized to use his o~m judgement in the choice of transportation to the convention. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Dg~olfe Noes: Councilmen Logan, Halferty Absent: None It PAYMENT OF BILLS After examination by the entire Council, it was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Nobel that ~arrants Nos. ?ll2 to ?244 inclusive be approved for payment. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None lETTER OF Pd~IGNATION - F. D. Longworth A letter was read from F. D, Longworth, Planning ~ommission Member submitting his resignation° It was movedvby CounciLwmn Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, theft the resignation of Member Long~orth be accepted, and that a letter of appreciation of his service be sent to him. LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED Mayor DeWolfe and Councilman Halferty It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that Councilman De.Wolfe and Councilman Halferty be permitted to leave the State for a period of thirty days com~encing October 14, 1953. COUNCII2~AN RIESLAND appointed Mayor Pro-Tern Mayor DeWo£~e appoi~nted Councilman Riesland to act as Mayor Pro-tern during the abs~.nce of Mayor Pro-tern Halferty. ADJOURN~ENT It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to October 20, 1953 at 3:00 P.M. yClerk