HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1953/03/10of the City Council of the Cl%y of Chula Vista,
Oalifornia
Held Tuesday-March 10, 1953
The Council ~et in the Council Chamber at City Hall at 7:00 P.M
on the above date, with the following Counc~lmn present:
Councilmen Riesland, L~gan, DeWolfe, Halferty
Absent Councilman Hobel
Also present: Chief A~=~nistrative Officer Bryant, City Attorney Boyer,
City Engineer Floyd, City Planner Wagner, and Assistant to
the City Engineer Wheeler
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - City Council
It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, secom~ed by Councilman Halferty, and
carried, that the Minutes of the meetings held February loth and 17th be
approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - planning Commission
It was m~ved by Council-~u Logan, seconded by Council~an DeWolfe, and carried,
that the ~inutes of the planning Co,~sion meetings of February 2nd and 16th
and March 2nd be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman.
RESOLUTION No. 1412 - Approving Agreement with Chula Vista Sanitary Service
Offered by Councilman Halferty, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by
the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Halferty, Riesland, Logan, DeWolfe
Noes none
Absent ~ Councilman Hobel
RESOLUTION Bo. 1413 - Approving Agreement with architects for Swimming Pool
and ~ymnasium
Offered by Councilm~u DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by
the following vote, to-wit:
AYES~ Counc~lmn DeWolfe, Halferty, Riesland, Logan
Noes none
Absent Councilman Hobel
It was pointed out by the Council to Mr. Fifield, architect representing Johnson,
Hatch and Wulff, that they were desirous of getting a good practical pool,
eliminating all unnecessary frills and expense.
RESOLUTION No. 1414 - Accepting Deed to Security Bank property for street purposes.
Offered by Councilmn Logan, read in full, passed, adopted and approved, by the
following vote, to-wit ~
AYES~ Councilmen Logan, DeWolfe, Halferty, Riesland
Noes none
Absent ~ Council-~n Hobel
This Deed was given to the City, and accepted by the City, on the condition
that the City will immediately pave that area lying between the present pavement
and the new gutter. The gutter, sidewalk, and curb will be installed by the
Bank, and it will also put in its own driveway at the rear of the Bank.
RESOLUTION No. 1415 - Accepting dedication of real proper~y by Hobart Homes
Lots A and B of Glsnvale Subdivisiun
Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by
the following vote, to-wit:
AYES~ Councilmen Riesland, Logan, DeWolfe, Halferty
Noes Bone
Absent Council-~n Hobel
~ESOLFrION No. 1~16 - Accepting dedication of Sewer Easement from C. J. Straughn
Offered by Councilman Logan, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Logan, DeWolfe, Halferty, Rissland
Noes none
Absent: Counci]m~u Hobel
SEWAGE DISPOSAL AREA NEAR SWEETWATER RESERVOIR
Mr. A. F. Poulter, Division Manager of California Water & Telephone Co., appeared
before the Council to request that they pass a Resolution protesting the proposal
of a Sweetwater Valley subdivider to pump raw sewage, originating in the Spring
Valley Basin, over a hill into a Sewage Disposal area near Sweetwater Springs
and the Reservoir.
RESOLUTION No. 1417 - ~rotesting the p,,w~ing of raw sewage into the Sweetwater
Reservoir area
Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by
the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Council.~n. DeWolfe, Halferty, Riesland, Logan
Noes none
Absent: Councilman Hobel
RESOLUTION No. 1418 - Approving Agreement with school for pipeline relocation
Offered by Councilmn DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Halferty, Riesland, Logan
Noes none
Absent: Councilman Hobel
~' KUEBLER TERRACE No. 9 - Final Map
It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried,
that the Final Map and Improvement plans of Kuebler Terrace No. 9 Subdivision be
accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City of Chula
Vista for the installation of improvements, and the posting of a bond guaranteeing
the performance thereof, w~ich contract and bond shall be first approved by the
City Attorney as to form and legality, and with the provision that Mr. Kuebler
pay to the City $680~00 for his~ share of the co~t of a grade change on First Avenue.
RESOLUTION No. 1419 - Approving Agreement for improvements in Kuebler Terrace No. 9
Offered by Councilman Logan, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Logan, DeWolfe, Halferty, Riesland
Noes none
Absent: Councilman Hobel
PAYMENT OF BILLS
After examination by the entire Council, it was moved by Councilman Halferty,
seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that Warrants Nos. 6270 through No. 6385
be approved for apayment with the exception of No. 6377, which was a duplication
of No. 6315, and that bill No. 6320 to Glenn Gilbert on the two shuffleboard courts,
be held for further investigation. The motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Halferty, Riesland, Logan, DeWolfe
Noes none
Absent: Councilman Hobel
REQUEST FOR NEW TRAFFIC O~DINANUE - Mr. 'Walter Davis
Mr. Walter Davis, Secretar~ of the Chamber of Commerce, requested that the Council
authorise the City Attorney to draw.up a complete new traffic ordinance incorporat-
ing all parking and traffic ordinances on record, in order to give the Police
something they can en~rce.
It was moved by Councll-~n Logan, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried,
that the Mayor instruct the City Attorney to draw up the necessary traffic
ordinance, as requested, and present it to the Council for study.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED TRAILER ~RDINANCE
City planner Wagner reported on changes in the proposed Trailer Ordinance as
recommended by the Planning Cormnission, and stated the Planning Comm~esion
recommended the Council adopt the Ordinance as changed.
One member of the audience asked a clarification of the proposed license fee,
and whether the City School District was entitled to Federal aid for the Schools.
He was informed that the proposed rate was $2.00 per space, with a min~w~m of
$25.00 or $50.00, with no maximum.
Chief Administrative Officer Bryant stated that no Federal aid had been received
as far as Schools were concerned, and that Dr. Lauderbach, Superintendent of
Schools, had Just returned from Washington on that very matter, and would
probably have a report later.
City planner Wagner said copies of the proposed ordinance, with recoma~nded
changes, could be sent to the Council ~or study, so that they could act on it
at their next meeting.
NATIONAL AVENUE STREET LIGHT PROGRAM REQUESTED
Mr. C. H. Farris, representing the National Avenue business mens' Association,
presented a letter and survey, urging the Council to consider a proposed street
lighting program for National Avenue. It was suggested that the matter he
turned over the Chief Administrative Officer Bryant, so that he might give a
factual report on cost of lighting over the entire City - business as compared
with residential, and report his findings at a later meeting.
JCIVIC CENT~ FLOODLIGHTS
City Engineer Floyd presented a survey of cost for proposed floodlighte for
the Civic Center building, as requested.
Councilmau DeWolfe was of the opinion that floodlights would add immeasurably
to the appearance of the building. Council~n Halferty stated he was not in
favor of floodlighting the building, as he felt street lighting was more
important and necessary, and Shat the City should economize wherever possible.
Ma~or Riesland suggested the matter be studied further. No action was taken.
FLAG STANDARDS IN BUSINESS DISTRICT - Veter-n- of Foreign Wars
City Engineer Floyd read a letter from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, stating
they would stand the entire cost of installing brackets on parking meters, if
allowed to do so, and to solicit merchants to purchase the flags°
It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Counc~lm~ Logan, and carried,
that the Veterans of Foreign Wars be given permission to sell, install and
maintain flags on the parking meters at their own expense.
LIBRARY SITE DISCUSSION
City planner Wagner reported that the Planning Cow~,~esion approved the use
of a Civic Center site at Fourth Avenue and Davidson Street for a new Library
if an addition to the present Library is not feasible.
Counc~lm~ Halferty stated the Library Committee had met with W. E. Kinmore of
the Library Board, and the Board was of the opinion the present Library could
not be added to. Mr. Kinmore is to send in a report on the minimum square
feet needed.
City Engineer Floyd read a report made one year ago On the structural condition
of the present Library,
Councilman DeWolfe suggested an esthete of the cost to put the present library
in usable condition, and cost of a new wing be ~ade and co~red with the cost
of a new Library.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION - Chief A~m~nistrative Officer Bryant
Chief Administrative Officer Bryant read his letter of resignation to the
Council.
The Council was unanimous in its praise of Chief Acbainistrative Officer Bryant
for his faithful ~ efficient service over the past years, and feel the City
will lock long before finding a ~ore capable man.
Councilman DeWolfe moved that Chief ~m~istrative Officer Bryant,'s resignation
be accepted with regret, and asked that a letter of reco~endation and regret,
signed by all the Councilmen, be sent.
The motion was seconded by Counc~l-~ Logan, and carried unanimously.
It was suggested that the Council start ~m.~_di_ ately to search for a successor
to Chief Administrative Officer Bryant, and that every source be explored in
order to get the best qualified man possible.
~T ON ANNEXATION - City planner Wagner
The Council acknowledged receipt of the report sent them by City planner
Wagner on annexation, a~M as the subject was lengthy, deferred discussion until
a later date.
It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Counc~==~ Logan, .nd carried,
that the meeting adjourn until Taesday, March 24, 1953 at 3:00 P.M.
Kenne~P. Ca~pBelI, ~y'Clerk
City of Chula Vista, California