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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1952/11/12MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held jednesday - November 12, 1952 The Council met in the Council Chamber at City Hall at 7:00 P.14 on the above date with the following Councilmen present: Hobel, Logan, Halferty Absent; Councilmen Riesland, Deiolfe Also present: Chief Administrative Officer Bryant, City Attorney Boyer, City Engineer Floyd, Assistant to the City Engineer 'Sheeler, City Planner Viagner In the abdence of T;tayor Riesland and Mayor pro -tem Dewv'olfe, it was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that Councilman Hobel be appointed i.Rayor pro -tem. APPROVAL OF `4NUTES - City Council It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the Minutes of October lL th and 21st, be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. APPROVAL OF 19INUTES - Planning Commission It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the Minutes of :clober 6th, and 20th, and November 3rd be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING - 'Darren Thomas Trailer Court Zone Variance This being the time and place as advertised for the hearing of the appeal from the granting of a zone variance by the Planning Commission to 1.arren Thomas for a proposed Trailer Court, Mayor pro -tem Hobel requested that City Planner d,agner read and review the file of the application to date. After Mr. 'iiagner's review, Mayor pro -tem Hobel called for evidence and statements from the audience. Mr. W. Kusick of 28 Oaklayrr. Avenue, Thomas Heninger of 521 Oaklawn Avenue, J. C. Haney of 523 Oaklawn Avenue, and J. L. Bowman of 537 Oaklawn Avenue were among ti,ose supporting the Planning Commission's decision. ?dr. Jack Gardner of 618 Fifth Avenue spoke in opposition to the decision, stating that there were already other trailer courts in the vicinity when these people purchased their homes, and they were well aware of it. There were no written objections received. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and unanimously carried, that the decision of the Planning Commission denying the variance, be sustained for the reason that no competent evidence was submitted which tended to show that the findings of the Planning Commission was in error and no evidence was offered. It does not appear to the Council that the property involved and the particular use proposed meet the require- ments set forth in Subsection B of Section 16 of Ordinance No. 398. KENTWOOD VILLAGE No. 3 - Tentative Uap - Henry Algert It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the tentative map of ienwood Village No. 3 be approved as modified by the following recommendations of the Planning Commission; That the streets be made 54 feet wide instead of 50 feet, thus reducing the lots from 7000 square feet to 6700 square feet; Also provided that the street names of the north -south streets be Ash, Beech, Dedar, and a new name be given to Smith Street; Also provided that setbacks on "K" street be 20 feet instead of 25 feet, as shown on the tentative map. The Council finds that a reduction in lot sizes is in the public interest, as it will result in obtaining wider streets. It was suggested that the name "Date Street" be used in preference to Smith St. CASSEIIIAN STREET OPENING APPROVED Henry Algert requested the Council approve the opening of 165 feet of Casselman Street in Lots 13 and 14, @uartersection 150; the street to be 50 feet wide and fully improved. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the opening of Casselman Street be approved as requested; the City will accept the proffered dedication when the same has been fully improved as a street, with sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and surfacing according to plans on file, and when a bond or cash has been deposited with the City guaranteeing such improvements, VERDE PARK No. 4 - Tentative map - Harold Foster It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the tentative map of Verde Park No. 4 be approved as submitted, allowing for the reduction in size of Lots 86 to 89 inclusive to 6879.36 square feet because of alignment of Fig Avenue, which is in the public interest. �. COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS No. 2 - Tentative Map - 'Hayne Smith It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel that the tentative lay -out of Country Club Villas No. 2 be approved as modified by the following recommendations of the Planning Commission: THAT - 30 foot setbacks instead of 20 foot be provided on Sierra Way - a one foot lot on the southern terminus of Roberts Avenue be deeded in fee to the City of Chula Vista - 50 foot property line radius be provided on the turn around at the end of Roberts Avenue - a minimum of ten feet of tangent be shown on Sierra Way on the reverse curve and - subject to approval by the City Engineers. The City Council recommended - deed restrictions of a minimum of 1600 square feet be placed on all dwellings within the subdivision. The motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Halferty, Hobel NOES: Councilman Logan Absent Councilmen Riesland, Deffolfe AWARDING CONTRACT FOR GRAMM Major Floyd reported the following five bids were received on the Motor Grader: Shaw Sales & Service w12,419.50 - ;;2,750 allowance on old grader Southern Equipment Co. 13,615.49 6,000 San Diego Tractor Co. 13,288.61 4,000 Smith, Booth, Usher 15,125.72 500 Brom & Bevis 12,875.00 1,700 it " ° It It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Halferty that the low bid of Southern Equipment Co. be accepted, and that the $7,615.49, total price after allowance be paid out of unappropriated surplus. The motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Halferty NOES: None Absent Councilmen Riesland, De'dolfe RESOLUTION No. 1373 - Approving re -imbursement contract for sewer in Vlesley Park No. 2 Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Halferty NOES: None Absent Councilmen Riesland, De'Nolfe THIRD AVENUE TRAFFIC SITUATION Councilman Ilalferty stated he was quite concerned over the traffic congestion on Third Avenue, and suggested if more men were needed on the police force to cope with the situation, they should be hired immediately. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that Chief McCollum study the situation and if, in his opinion, the hiring of more officers would help to alleviate the congestion, he should so report at the next meeting. Also that the Chief be instructed to study during and after the holidays the need for traffic signs at Third Avenue and Davidson Street and Third Avenue and G. Street, so that the City would be in a position to install them next year if needed. BUSINESS LICENSE DISCUSSION '!alter Davis, Chamber of Commerce, stated that there were no provisions in our present business license ordinance to prevent peddling on the streets, and thought the Council should consider instructing the City Attorney to amend the ordinance, in order to prohibit peddling. City Attorney Boyer stated that the license, traffic, and tax ordinances were all outmoded and should be re -drafted for use at this time, with provisions made in next years budget for the codifying of all ordinances. ` 0 It was suggested that City Attorney Boyer prepare a business license ordinance for discussion at the next meeting. No action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 1374 - Calling Special Bond Election for Swimming Pool, and Gymnasium and employing Olifelveny & Alpers to handle legal procedure in issuing and selling Bonds, if project approved. Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Halferty NOES: None Absent: Councilmen Riesland, DeVtolfe A letter was read from Johnson, Batch, and 'Nulff, Architects, requesting consideration of their staff for architectural services relating to the proposed Bymnasium building and other recreational structures. No action taken, pending outcome of election. ORDINANCE No. 461 - Annexation of Sweetwater Delta - second reading It was moved by Councilman Logan, 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 Halferty, and carried, that the reading of the text be waived. The Ordinance was thereupon adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Halferty NOES: None Absent: Councilmen Riesland, DeTaolfe ORDINANCE No. 462 - Pertaining to moving of old buildings - 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. ORDINANCE No. 463 - Regarding control of chickens and rabbits -First reading It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full. It was suggested that City Attorney Boyer write the ordinance to include swine; that Chief Administrative Officer Bryant contact some feed store merchants to see how the commercial clause will affect them, and report at the next meeting, with the ordinance being placed once more on its first reading. }' CALIFORNIA 4ATER AND TELEPHONE CO. CLAIM City Attorney Boyer reported that he had heretofore filed a written opinion as to the rights of the California Water & Telephone Company under their "Kimball Deed", on the liability of the City for the costs of relocating water mains on E. Street between National Avenue and the Freeway, and First Avenue between E. Street and Flower Street, near Rosebank School. He further reported that the 'later Company was willing to settle the claim for fifty cents on the dollar, which would mean a payment of 4800.63 on the $1601.25 E. Street bill, and a payment of 004.71 on the ;609.41 First Avenue bill; at least one-half of the j304.71 to be paid by the School District. City Attorney Boyer recommended that the City settle on there terms on the ground that there was sufficient doubt as to the legal rights and liabilities of the parties to justify a compromise. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, that the Council approve the principal of compromising the above claims on the above terms, the sums to be paid out of unappropriated surplus, and provided that no payment is to be made until proper release agreements have been presented. The motion carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmen Halferty, Hobel, Logan NOES: None Absent: Councilmen Riesland, DeWolfe on The Council was of the opinion that the School District should bear the full cost of the First Avenue pipe re-allignment project, and suggested Chief Administrative Officer Bryant contact Yr. Calvin Lauderbach on the matter. RESOLUTION No. 1375 - Prohibiting parking on portions of E. Street Offered by Councilman Halferty, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Rebel, Logan, Halferty NOES: None Absent: Councilmen Riesland, Dewolfe RESOLUTION No. 1376 - Urging appropriate action to apportion the waters of the Tijuana River Offered by Councilman Halferty, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen 11obel, Logan, Halferty NOES: none Absent: Councilmen Riesland, De.7olfe X DAVIS LETT M ON PARKING FOR HOLIDAY SEASON A letter was read from Par. ualter Davis, Chamber of Commerce, suggesting the following streets be marked for two hour parking: Upper Church Ave. from E. St. to Davidson Lower Church Ave. from Center St. to Madrona St. Upper Landis Ave. from E. St. to Davidson St. Del Mar Avenue from E. St. to F. St. Garrett Avenue from E. St. to Third Ave. to Del Mar Avenue Parkway from Third Ave. to Garrett Ave. That E. Street from Third Ave. to Fourth Ave. be marked for one hour parking. Mr. Davis also suggested that the land opposite the Civic Center be made available for free employer-employee parking during the holiday season. it was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman 3alferty, and carried, that City Attorney Boyer be instructed to draw up a Resolution covering Par. Davis's request. ADJOURNiENT It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to 7:00 P. 1% November 25, 1952. Kennet P. Campbell - Cety 4erK' Page 4