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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1952/10/14MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday - October A4,1952 The Council met in the Council Chamber at City Hall at 7:00 P.M on the above date with the following Councilmen present.- Riesland, resent:Riesland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Absent: None Also present: Chief Administrative Officer Bryant, City Attorney Boyer, City Engineer Floyd, City Planner Wagner, and Assistant to the City Engineer Bailey APPROVAL OF MINUTES - City Council It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the Minutes of September 10, 25, 30, and October 9th be approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Planning Commission It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel,_ and carried, that the Minutes of September 8 and 22 be approved. \. CHRISTMAS DECORATION FUND REQUEST Mr. Walter Davis, Manager of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, in requesting funds for Chriltmas street decorations, reported that 37 strings at $6597.50 was actually needed to decorate the City properly, but 22 strings at $11053.50 would be a good start for the first year. A 10% discount would be allowed if paid by December 10th. Commander Farrell protested vigorously the use of taxpayers money for street decorations when so much work was needed on the streets. Mr. Farris, National Avenue businessman spoke in favor of the decorations. Mr. Davis suggested the City pay half the cost of the decorations with the merchants donating the balance. Mr. Bryant stated the City could financially stand $29611.60 toward the cost, which would take care of half of the 37 strings needed. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Malferty, that the City match the donations of the merchants for the cost of the decorations, as displayed, not to exceed $2,9611.60,( The motion passed by the following vote to wit: AYES: Riesland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None 4' REQUEST FOR PERMANENT PARKING SPACE - Yellow Cab Company A letter was read from T. B. Thomas, of the Yellow Cab Company, request- ing a permanent space for his cabs in front of Guilbert's Pharmacy and another in front of Glen's Sporting Goods, both spaces on Third Avenue. It was Councilman DeWolfe's opinion that the spaces requested should be on F. Street and Center Street, to avoid tying up much needed space on Third Ave. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the request be granted. Councilman DeWolfe voting No. NATIONAL AVENUE TRAFFIC SURVEY @lief Administrative Officer Bryant reported that the actual automotive traffic count on National Avenue was complete, but Chief McCollum requested more time for speed checks and pedestrian counts, and would make his report at a later date. I ■ REAL ESTATE SIGN - Mrs. Jones Appeal from Planning Commission decision ■ Clarence Long, representing Mrs. Jones, presented her appeal from the decision given by the Planning Commission regarding her real estate sign. He said there were no objections from the neighbors and that there was a misunderstand- ing as to the set back allowed for the sign. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission with the recommendation that Mrs. Jones be allowed to retain the sign as she now has it. ,XHEDGE AT FOURTH AND D. STREETS Commander Farrell appeared before the Council once more to request that the hedge at Fourth and D. Streets be trimmed back off City property. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that Chief Administrative Officer Bryant be instructed to have the hedge cut back to the property line. MATTER OF HOUSE MOVING IN CHULA VISTA A delegation from the vicinity of First Avenue and D. Street once more appeared before the Council to protest the moving in of an old house by James Zurcher. All maintain their property has been depreciated considerably and asked that something be done to prohibit more houses being moved in. City Attorney Boyer said the City may not prohibit moving of old houses if made to conform with building code of the city, and may not legislate for purely aesthetic reasons. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that City Attorney Boyer be instructed to examine a Riverside Housemoving Ordinance very carefully, and if found in order, to write an Ordinance for the City along the same lines. Councilman DeWolfe requested that Chief Administrative Officer Bryant have the building inspector give rigid inspection to the building, and that Chief Administrative Officer Bryant see Mr. Zurcher in regard to the moving of more houses into the same locality. REQUEST TO ALLEVIATE BOTTLENECK ON E. STREET Mr. Bachman appeared before the Council requesting that parking be prohibited on E. Street between Fourth and National Avenue at certain peak hours because of the dangerous bottleneck condition. Chief Administrative Officer stated that a survey by the Police Dept, on the problem was now in process, and would be ready for the Council at the next meeting. OFF STREET PARKING A petition was presented by George Cornell, signed by Third Avenue business- men and property owners, requesting immediate acquisition of adequate off-street parking lots on Landis and Church Avenues. Chief Administrative Officer Bryant reported that $49,750.00 cash could be paid for the Love property, but would prevent purchase of other lots at the present time. He presented a proposal as submitted by Mrs. Whitt for her property at Landis Avenue and Davidson Street; Asking price ;$75,000 with $10,000 down and 4% on the balance. Councilman Hobel suggested Chief Administrative Officer Bryant be authorized to investigate the Whitt property, the Love property, and other property from a stand -point of financing, with the possibility of purchasing more than one lot, on a time basis. Councilman Logan moved that the City purchase the Love lot, as recommended by the Committee, immediately for cash. The motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Riesland ordered the Committee still active, and asked Chief Administra- tive Officer Bryant to serve with the Committee in studying the financing on the various lots in question and report back at the next meeting. STANLEY PARK- Tentative map Mr. Schnappsmier appeared before the Council to uphold the Planning Commissionts request that a one-half width street Northerly from Shasta to the North boundary of the Subdivision be dedicated, so that he could develop his property which adjoins Stanley Park. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Logan, Page 2 and carried, that the tentative map be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study, with recommendation that the North-South one-half width street be eliminated. WESSELINK TRACT - Tentative Map It was moved by Councilman DeWol.fe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the tentative map of Wesselink Tract be approved, subject to the f / recommendations of the Planning Commission. x.. W. 0. SMITH TRACT No. 1 - Final Map It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the final map of W. 0. Smith Tract No. 1 be approved subject to the right of way being increased to 36 feet and that sidewalks be installed on both sides of Brightwood Ave., all on city property; also subject to the final check of the City Engineer for drainage structures; and that acceptance shall be subject to 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, which contract and Bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. SOUTH BAY SUBDIVISION No. 2 - Final Map It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the final map of South Bay Subdivision No. 2 be approved, subject to the deeding of a one foot lot along Halsey Street to the City and the final check of the City Engineer; and that acceptance shall be subject to 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, which contract and Bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. RESOLUTION No. 1360 - Accepting Lot "A" - Wesley Park Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen D67olfe2 Riesland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1361 - Accepting Sewer Easement - Mrs. Pray Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Riesland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 7362 - Approving agreement for Improvements in Glenmar Subdivision Offered by Councilman Riesland, 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. 1363 - Approving agreement for Improvements in Glenhurst Subdivision Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: None Page 3 RESOLUTION No. 1364 - Appointing Co -Ordinator of Disaster Council Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to -wit - AYES: Hobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1365 - Ordering abandonment of purported Park on Third Ave. Offered by Councilman Logan, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote to-wit.- AYES. o-wit:AYES: Councilman Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland, Hobel NOES: None Absent: None >� HAZARD SIDEWALK MATTER Major Floyd reported that the City had removed and replaced the sidewalk in front of the Charles Hazard property on Madrona Street upon Mr. Hazards express oral agreement to reimburse the City for the cost of the same, the cost being $64.80. Mr. Hazard now refuses to pay the bill. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to take legal steps to require Mr. Hazard to abide by his agreement and to collect the above sum, PLATINING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON TRAILER PARKS City Planner Wagner read a letter from the Planning 9ommission recommending against any future new trailer parks within the City limits. General discussion followed, with no action being taken. SPECIAL CENSUS REPORT Chief Administrative Officer Bryant gave the official return of the special census as certified by the Director of the Census in Washington as follows: Both Sexes Male Female Total population 21,578 10,408 11,170 Occupied dwelling units 6,696 LETTER OF RESIGNATION - Mr. Drew A letter of resignation from Mr. Drew as a member of the Swimming Pool Committee was read to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Deffolfe, and carried, that Mr. Drew's resignation be accepted, and that a letter be sent expressing appreciation for his work on the Committee. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FROM SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Resolution of appreciation, No. 21, from the Board of Directors, South Bay Irrigation District was read to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried that the Resolution be filed. LETTER OF RESIGNATION - Robert Bailey A letter of resignation from Robert Bailey as Assistant to the City Engineer, was read to the Council. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the resignation be accepted, and a letter expressing appreciation for Mr. Baileyls work be sent to him. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Chief Administrative Officer Bryant be authorized to use money from unappropriated surplus to pay the difference between the salary of Mr. Bailey and Mr. William Wheeler. '' Page 4 MR. THOMAS'S APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING TRAILER PARK A letter from Mr. Thomas, appealing from the Planning Commision's decision denying him a Zone Variance for a Trailer Park, was read to the Council. After discussion, it was suggested that the letter be referred back to the Planning Commission the file and the report of the Commission required by Section 16—F of the Ordinance, and taken up again at the next meeting. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR MOTOR GRADER Major Floyd asked permission to advertise for a Motor Grader, as the old one was broken down and worn out. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the purchasing agent be authorized to advertise for bids on a new motorized grader. APPOINTMENT OF PURCHASING AGENT It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Major Richard Floyd be appointed Purchasing Agent. PAYMENT OF BILLS It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried that Warrants Nos. 5576 to 5704 be approved for payment. The motion carried by the following vote, to—wit: AYES s Riesland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty, De4Yolfe NOES: None Absent: None ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried that the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, October 21, 1952 at 7:00 P.M J�1 City C el rk Page 5 11 Chula Vista, California October 9, 1952 We, the following members of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California do hereby consent to the holding of a SPECIAL IEFPING to be held October 9, 1952 at 1:00 o'clock in the Council Chambers of the City Hall for the purpose of: Acting upon Resolution No. 1359 pertaining to designation of a portion of H. Street as a major city street AaronA. Riesland, or �u Aouni at / /,;� es L. Nobel, Councilman t � � George eWolfe, Counci at hichar e y, � / ow at /100 7j at / /�� e Campbe —Clerk