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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1953/08/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA California Held Tuesday-August 11~ 1953 . The Council met in the Council Ch,mb~rs at City Hall at ?,00 P.M. on the above date, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Riceland, Hobel, DeWolfe, Halferty, Logan Absent None Also present: Chief ~mtuietrator Floyd, City Attorney Boyer, City Planner Wag~er, Assistant to the City Engineer Johnson, City Finance Officer Grant APPROVAL OF COb~NCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilw~n Riesland, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the Minutes of the Council meetings hel~ July 14th and July 2Otb be approved, copies having been mailed-to each Councilman. APPROVAL OF PLANNING CO~ISSION MINb'I~S It was moved by Councilman Nalferty, seconded by Councilman Nobel, and carried, that the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held Jaly 6th be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. ?.PETITION REQFgSTING A~EXATION OF SHAPOV TRACT TO CITY A petition was read to the Council requesting annexation of uninhabited territory to the City of Chula Vista, to be known as Shapov Tract. RESOLUTION No. 1451 - Giving notice of proposed annexation to City of Shapov Tract. Offered by Councilman P~lesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Nobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1452 - Regarding relocation of Federal Housing Project dwellings · in the City. Offered by Councilman Riceland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the follo~ring vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Nobel, Logan, Nalferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~ C.R .OSSWALK P~TITION DE~IED,,,-. National Avenue and Roosevelt Street In response to a petition by residents and property owners ree~uesting a crosswalk at National Avenue and RooseVelt Street, Chief Administrator Floyd reported that a survey by the Police Chief showed a crosswalk was not Justified at this time because of the proximity to a crossw&lk already established at H. Street. It was moved by Counei!.~_~ Nobel, seconded by Coune~ lw~ Riceland and carried, that the request be denied. BICYCLE PARKING A letter was read from Chief McCollum requesting parking facilities be provided for bicycles in the downtown area. Twenty-two letters from Juvenile bicycle riders also requesting such facilities accompanied the Chief's request. It was moved by Counei~u Riceland, seconded by Counci~n Halferty, and carried, that the Chief be instructed to investigate and report to the Council any locations he think~ would be adequate for bicycle parking. FIESTA DISGUSSIO~ Mr. Charles Hickey, 21 Highland Avenue appeared before the Council and asked if the Fiesta coned be put on without the carnival, and if a survey co,,l~ be made of the people and merchants to find out if they act,,~ly want a Fiesta as it ia now, or one without a carnival. Nrs. Kate Startler stated emphatically that the Fiesta should go ahead as planned, and asked that Walter Davis, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, give his views. Mr. DaVis remarked that the Fiesta brings thousands of dollars into the City, advertises the City throughout the Country, and that the police records show that the carnivals in the past have always been carried on in an orderly manner. The carnival is necessary, if enough booths are not taken over by local Clubs, to undex~r~ite the expenses incurred in putting on the Fiesta. Mr. John Nagy, 274 Whitney Street, stated in his opinion more community spirit is being shown each year in the Fiesta, and that it is a wonderful thing for the City. Mrs. Hickey stated the Junior l~omens' Club had made a motion not to participate in the Fiesta if the carnival were included, and was told by the Fiesta Association that the Fiesta would go on without their participation. The Council generally felt that the carnival was not detrimental to the welfare of the City, and that the Fiesta should be put on as planned by the Fiesta Committee. They suggested that another year any objectors should protest to the Fiesta Association, and at a much earlier date, instead of wait- lng until all plans are consummated. v PISTOL RANGE. Mayor Logan reported that a location for the proposed pistol range has been secured next to the Immigration Detention Compound in Otay, and that Paul Sloan is negotiating a lease for the land. '~ ×RESIGNATION OF LOGA~ AS MAYOR Mayer Logan asked that the Council accept his resignation as Mayor in order that the position might be rotated around, as is the policy. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the resignation be accepted. APP~.INTMENT OF DeWOLFE AS MAYOR It was moved by Counci!m,n Hobel, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that George DeWolfe be appointed Mayor. Mayor DeWolfe thanked the Council for the confidence placed in him and stated he would endeavor to carry out the duties of the position to the best of his ability, ~,/LETTER OF APPRECIATION. TO COUNCILMAN IDGAE It was moved by Councilman Riceland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the City Clerk write a letter of appreciation to Councilman Logan for his services as Mayor of the city of Chula Vista. ./ APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN HALFERTY as Mayor Pro Tern It was moved by Counci/man Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Councilman Halferty be appointed Mayor Pro Tern. RESOLUTION No. 1453 - Accepting Deed to Maggiora-Brewer property '" (Lot A of Rose View) Offered by Councilman Riceland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit.` AYES'- Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1454 - Accepting Deed to Hereum property (Flower Street) Offered by CounciLman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hohel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON FINANCING PARKING LOTS City Attorney Boyer stated he had written Mr. Stephen B. Robinson, Attorney-at-Law and a revenu~ bond specialist, on the subject of issuance of revenue bor~s to purchase parking lots, and received the reply that under our Charter it would take a majority .vote of the people to purchase Lots by bonds, and that apparently only the City of Sacr-m-nto has issued such bonds to date. Mayor DeWolfe was of the opinion the City was in no position to decide now on the financing of more lots, and should continue purchasing along the lines we have in the past. Mr. Walter P. Davis, Secretary of Cb~Wner of Com,-fcc, stated the Council should look to the future in cur off-street parking program because of our great industrial potential and resulting ~remendoue growth possible. It was decided to bring t~e matter up again at a later date. DISCUSSION - ACQUISITION OF HOUSING PROJECTS City planner Wagner reported he had talked to Mr. Arthur B. Howell, acting General Housing Manager, in order to determine the status of Chula Vista in purchasing Vista Square. He learned the City has taken all the required steps to date, and has no dead line to meet in completing negotiations. Mr. Wagner read a Resolution declaring the policy of operation the City would follow after purchasing the housing. The next step for the Council would be to prepare a Resolution with some suggested changes in the wording that would assure the llth Naval District that rents would be in line with other housing of the same type. It was suggested the matter he left to the Chief Administrator to follow through and present to the Council as developments occur. ~' JUNIOR CHAMBER OF CO~.CE REQUEST TO CONDUCT OPENING SWIMMING POOL CERemONIES A letter was read from J. D. Peters, Junior Chamber of Commerce, requesting that the Junior Chamber be given permission to conduct the opening ceremonies for the new sw~-~ng pool. After discussion, the Council decided to defer action until next month, and instructed Chief Administrator Floyd to write a letter of appreciation for the offer, and that it would be discussed at an early date. LL~I~A'F~ - california Water & Telephone Co. - Setting policy A letter was read from the California Water & Telephone Co. presenting its position on any governmental agency acquiring its system, and the need for a filteration plant. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the letter be filed. ORDINANCE No. 276 - Levying tax rate for fiscal year 1953-1954 Ordinance No. 476 was read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None TRAFFIC ORDINANCE -Discussion The reco~endatione of the Police Department were read, and the City Attorney was instructed to incorporate them into the Ordinance and have it ready at the next regular meeting. ~FIRE MARSHALL - Authorizing creation of position Chief Administrator Floyd read a letter from George Lee, Fire Chief, requesting that the position of Fire Marshall be created. Chief Administrator Floyd stated he had studied the problem= of the Fire Department with Chief Lee and was convinced the request was Justified, and recom.~nded that the Council authorize the Civil Service Commission to set up the position. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded bb Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Civil Service Commission be instructed to create the position of Fire Marshal. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES~ Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes ~ None Absent: None ~/S~TTING DATE FOR PUBLIC .~RI .N~. ON LOCOCO ZONE VAPJu~CK A?P~AL It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that September 16, 1953 at 3~00 P.M. be set for the public hearing on the Lococo Zone Variance appeal. ~TRA~S~'~ OF FUNDS TO SECURITY BA~K After discussion on the feasibility of transferring some of the City's funds from the Bank of America to the Security Trust & Savings Bank of San Diego, Chula Vista Branch, the conclusion was reached that the Security Bank was Justified in receiving some of the City business. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Hohel, seconded by Councilman logan, and carried, that the City Finance Officer be authorized to transfer Fifty thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars from the general account of the Bank of America in Chula Vista to a new general account with Security Trust & Savings Bank of San Diego, Chula Vista Branch. ~/PLANNING COMMISSION ~CO~aC~NDATION of proposed new Library... The reconm~ndations of the planning Commission on the proposed new Library were presented to the Council by City planner Wagner who added that the planning Commission would like to know what is to happen to the over-all development plans of the Civic Center site if the Library is left in its preseht location. Mr. Wesley Mohr, new City planning CommAesioner, was present to hack up the thinking of the planning Commission that the Library move to a Civic Center site. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the Council, Planning Commission, and Library Board meet Jointly Tuesday August 18, 1953 at 3,00 P.M to discuss the proposed new Library and its location. V YEARLY REPORT of Planning Commission approved After reviewing briefly the report as submitted by the Planning Commission, it was moved by Counc~]~a~ Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the report be approved. ~CONTROL OF SIGNALS On Third Avenue Chief Administrator Floyd reported that the new traffic signals ordered for Third Avenue were being held up because the Railroad was insisting on traffic controlled preemptors. Chief Administrator Floyd also re~orted that an arrangement was being worked out w~ereby the State Highway Department might install the signals at the crosswalk on Third Avenue between F. and Davidson Streets, using gas tax money. In order to clarify the City stand with the Railroad Company it may be necessary to see the original franchise, the only copy of which eeems to be in San Francisco. Mr. Davis of the Chamber of Commerce stated he had written the Manager of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce to see if he could not obte/n a photostatic copy of the franchise. RESOLUTION No. 1455 -Accepting Deed to Norman property (Lots A,B,C-Verde park ~) Offered by Councilman Riceland, read in /t~]~, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riceland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent .. None RESOLUTION No. 1~56..,- Accepting Deed to Norman property (Lots A~B of Verde Park ~3) Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, paseed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit~ AYES: Council~n Riesland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1457-Approving agreement with City of San Diego for Radio "Station KMA 363 Offered by Councilman Halferty, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riceland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent $ None ~P~SSION TO LEAVE THE STATE..Granted to Counc~w~n Logan It was moved by Counci~m~- Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel an~ carried, that Councilman Logan be given permission to leave the State for ~he mont~ of September and October, 1953. PAY~NT OF BILLS After ex, minetion by the entire Council, it was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hohel, and carried, that Warrants Nos. 6748 through 6865 be approved for payment. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riceland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ADJOUR~ It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the meeting~djourn to Tuesday, September 18th, at 2:30 P.M. City of Chula Vista