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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1953/05/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday -- May 19, 1953 The Council met in the Council Cb-mber at City Hall at 3:00 P.M on the above date with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen: Logan, DeWolfe, Halferty Absent: Councilmen Hobel, Riesland Also present: Chief A~ministrative Officer Bryant, City Engineer Floyd, City Planner Wagner, City Attorney Boyer Tentative Map It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilm,u Halferty, and carried, that the tentative map of Margo Tract, heretofore approved by the Planning Commission, be approved subject to improvements required by Section 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance, and subject to a lO foot setback on Murray Street, and final checkby the Engineering department. F/VISTA DEL MAR SUBDIVISION - Tentative Map It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the tentative map of Vista Del Mar, heretofore approved by the Planning Commission, be approved subject to improvements required by Section 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance, and subject to utility easements on either Lot 4 or 5 and final approval of the Engineering department. DISCUSSION ON DISPOSITION OF PARKING LOT HOUSES ChiefAMm~nistrative Officer Bryant asked the Council for their decision as to the disposition to be made of the two houses on the parking lot at Church and Davidson Streets. After discussion it was decided it would not be %he best policy to move one of the houses to Eucalyptus park as formerly suggested, but to offer both houses for sale. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilm-u DeWolfe, and carried, that the Chief Administrative Officer Bryant advertise for bids in the May 2§th and June 4th issues of the Chula Vista Star, with a minimumbid of $1200.00 set on each house, the bids to be opened at the regular meeting of June 9th, at 7:30 P.M. No oral bid less than ten percent of the highest sealed bid will be accepted. The outbuildings are to be bid on separately. CITY SHOPS Councilman Halferty suggested that the Planning Commission study possible locations to which the City Shops could advantageously be moved in the future, as the City expands. PISTOL RANGE DISCUSSION Mayor Logan reported a site had been found in Rice Canyon that was an ideal setup for a pistol and rifle range, and suggested the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a long lease to be submitted to the owners when negotia- tions ha~we been completed. Sanitary facilities would have to be put in City. Councilman Det~olfe proposed that Mayor Logan appoint a committee to make a study of the suggested site, and check with the owners of the property to see what kind of an agreement might he reached. Mayor Logan appointed Counc~lm~ Halferty, Councilman DeWolfe, and Mayor Logan, and Paul Sloan to the Pistol Range Committee to make the study and report hack at the June 9th meeting. THIRD AVENUE CROSSWALK DISCUSSION City Engineer Floyd read a letter from Ets-Hokin and Galvan giving prices on the type of signal they recommend at the crosewalk on Third Avenue between F. and Davidson Streets. Walter Davis, Secretary of Ch-m~er ct Commerce suggested that a suspension signal could be used satisfactorily at the crosswalk at much less cost than Ets-Hokin-Galvan quoted on their signal. Councilman DeWolfe proposed that City Engineer Floyd study the signal problem further and review the quotations on Mr. Davis's proposal, and report back at a later date· HARBOR CO~ISSION MINUTES A copy of the Minutes of the Harbor Commission for their Me~ 5th meeting was presented to the Council. In commenting on the Minutes, W. Ray Coyle, Committee Member stated that no member wished to resign, but thought once a month was too often to meet if there was no business to take up. Mr. Coyle felt more instructions were needed from the Council. After discussion and recommendation from the City Attorney, the Council decided that the Harbor Committee should meet once every three months until otherwise notified · ORDINANCE No. 474 - Regulating plumbing and setting fees - 1st reading It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilm~u DeWolfe, and carried, that Ordinance No. 474 be placed on its first reading. The Ordinance was thereupon read in full. A letter was read from the CB-tuber of Commerce requesting that the Council reactivate the Off-street Parking Committee in hope the Committee would complete purchase of off-street lots through revenue bonds and to also make a study of parking conditionsmon National Avenue. City Attorney Boyer outlined the present three distinct off-street perking district acts, two of which authorized revenue bonds. Counc~ lm~u DeWolfe suggested the Council instruct City Attorney Boyer to make an additional study on revenue bonds for off-street parking, and give them some facts in wrii~.~. Also to find out what cities in this area have used and sold these revenue bonds for parking lots, with a report at the regular meeting in June, PROPOSED RATE INCREASE - Transit system City Attorney Boyer stated the City had been served ~ith a notice of hearing of an application to increase bus rates, set for June 3, 1953, and asked if the Council wished to Join with San Diego in protesting. It was suggested that City Attorney Boyer get a copy of the application and see what the Compar~ is asking and also see if San Diego is going to protest. City Attorney Boyer was authorized to attend the h, earing on behalf of the City. Ma~or Logan suggeeted the Chamber of Co,,m~rce might make a study of our rates with rates charged in other cities for similar distances. Walter ~avis, Secretary Cb-mber of Commerce, stated that a detailed s~a-vey of that type would require lots of tim, and research but that they could compare the rates charged for comparable distances in our neighboring cities. W. Ray Coyle remarked that bus service should be extended to other streets in the city not now served. ~-PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET - Date set It was moved by Councilm~u DeWolfe, seconded by Councilm-~ Halferty, a_~d carried, that June 9, 1953 at 7:30 P.M be set for the public hearing on the budget. 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