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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1953/01/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - January 13, 1953 The Council met in the Council Chamber at City Hall at ?:00 P.N on the above,date, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Halferty ABSENT~ Councilmen - DeWolfe, Hobel Also preeent: Chief Administrative Officer Bryant, City Attorney Boyer, City Planner Wagner, City Engineer Floyd, and Assistant to the City Engineer Wheeler APPROVAL OF MINUTES - City Council It was moved by Councilm~n Ha~ferty, seconded by Councilmau Logan, and carried, that the Minutes of the meetings held December 9th and 16th be approved, provided the same are corrected to show that Councilman Logan voted "no" in the Minutes of December 9th on the approval of Country Club Villas No. 2. Copies were mailed to each Councilman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Planning Commission It was moved by Counc~lm~n Logan, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the Minutes of the meetings held December 15, and January 5th, be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. ~KUEBLER T~RACE No. 8 - Tentative Map It was moved by Councilmau Logan, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the tentative Map of Kuebler Terrace No. 8 Subdivision, heretofore approved by the Planning Commission, be approved subject to improvements required by Section 7 of the Subdivision ordinance. Councilm=~ DeWo~fe arrived at this time and took his seat at the Council. ~'~ CHULA VISTA MANOR - Tentative Map It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilm~n Halferty, and carried, that the tentative map of Chula Vista Manor Subdivision heretofore approved by the Planning Commission, be approved, subject to improvements required by Section 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance, and provided that Date Avenue be 54 feet wide instead of 50 feet as shown on the map, the travel way to be 36 feet from curb to curb~ as recommended by the Planning Commission; that the Subdivider deed Lot 20 to the City to be dedicated by the City for street purposes, if it is necessary in order to improve adjacent property, and if the owners of adjacent proPerty pay for the improvement of eaid LOt 20. After ten years, said LOt 20 to be owned by the City in fee, and free of the above condition. ~E~DE PARK No. 5 - Tentative M~p It was moved by Councilma~ Halferty, seconded by Counc~lm~u Logan, and carried, that the tentative map of Verde Park No. 5 Subdivision, heretofore approved by the Planning Commission, be approved subject to improvements required by Section 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance. ~ COUNtrY CLUB VISTA - Tentative Map It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Legan, and carried, that the tentative map of Country Club Villas No. 2 (Name changed) be approved as heretofore approved by the Planning Commission, and subject to improvements required by Section 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance. Also providing the cul-de- sac at the East end of Millan Street be provided with emergency access to Church property with a setback of 20 feet on all streets with the exception of a 30 foot eetback, as required on "~' Street, and a 6 foot easement at the rear of lots for utilities, as well as a five foot easement along the east boundary of the Subdivieiono The name change was made to eliminate confusion in identification° It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Olenvale Subdivision be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City of Chula Vista for the installation of improvemente and the posting of a Bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract and bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. Also subject to participation by the City in the cost of drainage pipe, as shown on the Nap, not to exceed $950., providing the Subdivider furnishee all materials and installs, subject to the approval of the City Engineers and providing a 60 feet diameter curb return be provided within the rights of way at the northern termini of Colorado and woodlawn Avenues. In the future, new curbs will replace old, and brought straight through when the property to the North is subdivided. The motion passed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Halferty, DeWol~e Noes: None Absent: Ooanci] m~n Hobel RESOLUTION 1390 Approving improvement contract for Glenvale Subdivision. Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, paesed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rieeland, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Counci~msn Hobel RESOLUTION No. 1391 - Approving improvement contract for Verde Park No. 4 Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved, provided the Subdivider post cash in lieu of 100% Bond, by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Halferty, DeWo/fe Noes: None A~sent Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION No. 1392 - Approving improvement contract for Westmont Subdivision Offered by Councilman Logan, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Nora': None Absent: Councd l,~n Hobel RESOLUTION No. 139~ - Approving improvement contract for Kenwood Village No. 3 Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in fBll, passed, adopted and approved, by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilm=n Hobel RESOLUTION No. 1394 - Dedication of Lots A and B of Verde Park No. 1 & 2-Norman Offered by Counc~]man DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES~ Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel TAX CANCELLATION - Lots A and B of Verde Park No. 1 & 2 It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the taxes in the amount of 685 on Lot A of Verde park No. 1 and Lot B of Verde Park No. 2 be cancelled, the lots having been dedicated to the City. APPEAL ON SAFEWAY ZONE VARIANCE A letter was read from N. E. George and D. C. Handley, appealing the Planning Commission,s decision granting a zone variance to Safeway Stores for a parking lot. Attorney Boyer stated that under the Ordinance the Council could affirm the Planning Commission decision so long as it was one of approval, without a public hearing, if they so desired. Mr. Frank Frye, representing Safewmy Stores, and Mr. Menzel, property owner involved, asked that a decision be reached, if possible, at this meeting because of hardships being imposed on Mr. Nenzel by another delay. Mr. Hmndley appeared in person to back up his appeal. The Council proceeded to hear all evidence and statements offered by each side. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the Council confirm the decision of the planning Commission granting the variance, and that the appeal be denied. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS - Request for Flag Standards report Mr. McNeely of Veterans of Foreign Wars, in reporting further on their proposal to install flags in the business district, read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce, heartily endorsing the plan. There were no objections from the police and engineering departments. Several methods Of installation were discussed. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the Council accept the plan in theory, and leave the decision as to the best way of installation to the City Engineer. ANIMATED SIGNS TO PARKING LOTS Walter Davis, Chamber of Commerce, in presenting a tentative design for signs directing traffic to City owned parking lots, suggested that the engineering department study the sign in regards to size and strength of pole needed to hold such a sign. It was moved by Councilm-n Logan, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the sign matter be referred to the City Engineer for study and submission of recommendations at a later meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - Parking lot lights-McCausland property A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending lighting of City owned parking lots and purchase of the McCausland property at Fourth Avenue and F. Street Councilman DeWolfe and Councilman Halferty were of the opinion that lights were more badly needed elsewhere. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Chief Administrative Officer Bryant have an arm and one or two twenty thousand lumin lights put on the pole already located ~at the Center street LOt. The Council directed Chie~ Administrativ~ Officer Bryant to see Mrs. McCausland concerning the purchase o~ her property, ar~ report back at the next meeting. ~"REPORT ON STREET SI~N SURVE'f ~ Police Chief McCullum submitted an engineering and traffic survey, and a map delineating locations of proposed traffic signs a~d reco~ended that streets that do no~ qualify for 25 mile zones be changed to 35 mile zones, instead of the present 55 mile zone. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that signs be purchased and installed, and that Attorney Boyer be i~tructed to draw up an Ordinance to cover the pr~,~ facie epeed~limit changes. REPORT ON NORTH-SOUTH-HIGHWAY In order to bring the Council up to date, and solicit their aid in furthering the North-South Highway project, Mr. Wagner read a letter from Mr. Frank Durkee, State Director of Public Works, stating that the highway was not justified at this time. The Council indicated it's desire to see the project completed, and thought a resolution, from the City, the Chamber of Commerce, and South Bay areas, declaring a need for such a Highway should be sent to officials in Sacramento. It was agreed the first step was to have the Highway adopted by the County into their Master Plan. RESOLUTION No. 1395 - Declaring a need for an additional North-South Highway and requesting the inclusion of such a Highway into the Master plan of Highways of San Diego County. Offered by Councilm~n DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rieslam~, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilm~n Hobel ~DISCUSSION ON WIDENING OF E. STREET Public Works Director Floyd asked the Council,s thinking on the future width of E. Street between Third and First Avenue, so that the 1911 Act Sidewalk project could be carried on accordingly. It was suggested that the curbs be set back where not already installed to provide for a future street of 64 feet from curb to curb. ~'~SANIT/~dtY S~RVIC~ COI~'~CT The Chula Vista Sanitary Service, through Chief Administrative Officer Bryant, asked that their contract be extended for five years from the date of expiration. Chief Administrative Officer Bryant recommended that City Attorney Boyer prepare a contract with the Sanitary Service, extending the contract five years to present at a later meeting. It was also suggested that Mr. Frank Hynum be present at the meeting to answer any questions the Council might have. ORDINANCE No. 468 - Pertaining to the licensing of certain businesses and occupations - first reading It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full. ~RAILV~ COURT ORDINANCE It was suggested that discussion on the proposed new trailer court ordinance be put off until the joint meeting of the Council and Planning Commission to be held January 19th. ORDINANCE No. 467 - Providing for tax collection ~d assessing by County first reading It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full. LETTER FROM DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES A letter was read from the Department of Motor Vehicles suggesting that the request for the establishment of a branch office of the Department of Motor Vehicles in the City be submitted to the State Legislature. PAYMENT OF BILLS After examination by the entire Council, it was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that Warrants Nos. 5978 to 6095 be approved for payment. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel ADJOURNMENT It wag moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Coun~l,~n Halferty, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Wednesday, january 21, 1953 at 7:00 P.M. City of Chula Vis'fa, Ca~lifornia