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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1952/09/10MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held, Wednesday September l0, 1952 The Council met in the Council Chamber at City Hall at ?%UU P.M on the above date with the following Councilmen present: 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 Logan, and carried, that the Minutes of the City Council meetings of August 12th, 19th, and 25th be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. ',TENTATIVE MAP - Corey Subdivision It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the tentative map of Corey Subdivision be approved, subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. k MILES & DALSETH SUBDIVISION No. 3 - Final Map It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the final map of Miles & Dalseth No. 3 be accepted, subject to the City Engineer's recommendation for tile enclosed drainage or some alternate drainage plan approved by the Engineer; and provided that lots A and B of said Subdivision be deeded to the City, 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. TENTATIVE MAP - Westmont Subdivision It was moved by Councilman DeAoife, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the tentative map of Westmont Subdivision be approved, subject to the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission. FINAL MAP - Glenhurst Subdivision It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the final map of Glenhurst Subdiirision be approved, providing a drainage easement is obtained and recorded. The Engineer is instructed not to sign the map until this is done. That Lots A, B, and C of said Subdivision be deeded to the City, 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 V GLENMAR SUBDIVISION - Final Map It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the final map of Glenmar Subdivision be approved subdect to acceptable drainage as worked out by the City Engineer. That Lot A of said Subdivision be deeded to the City, and that acceptance shall be subject to the execution by the owner of a contract with the City of Chula Vista for 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. RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT Councilman Hobel, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, reported the follow- ing recommendations as made by the Recreation Committee: That the swimming pool, gymnasium and two tennis courts be located on the Fourth Avenue and Parkway Park property; that the Mayor extend the duties of this Committee to include acting as an advisory and steering committee to see the project to a successful conclusion; and that the Council approve the expenditure of not to exceed $600.00 to secure the services of Mr. Ralph Brooks as consulting engineer to prepare preliminary plans for the swimming pool and gymnasium. Mr. Hobel recommended that Chief Administrative Officer Bryant be appointed a member of the Committee Mr. Ralph Brooks was introduced to the Council and spoke briefly on swimming pool planning. Dr. D. Fields, Chairman of Service Recreation Clubs stated that the Clubs had voted to back any moves taken by the Recreation Committee or the Council toward building the swimming pool and gymnasium. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the Council accept the recommendations of the Recreation Committee regard- ing the building and locating of a swimming pool, bymnasium, and tennis courts, and extend the duties of the Committee to act as an advisory and steering Committee, and that Chief Administrative Officer Bryant be appointed a Member of the Committee. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, that Mr. Ralph Brooks be appointed, at a fee not to exceed SbUU.UU, as Consulting Engineer to prepare necessary preliminary engineering plans for a swimming pool and gymnasium. The motion carried by the following vote, to -Wits AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland NOES: None Absent None OFF STREET PARKING i Councilman DeWolfe reported that the Parking Lot Committee had spent considerable time investigating parking lot sites, and recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer have appraisals made of the property at the Southwest corner of Church and Davidson Street, and other property in that vicinity. Councilman Riesland was of the opinion that the Planning Commission should take some action on the matter before Council action. Councilman Logan stated the Council should take immediate action, and not wait further on the Planning Commission, as rising values would soon make it prohibitive to purchase any of the desired sites, Mr. David Phair, local merchant, praised the efforts of the Council, and urged continued action in securing additional, much needed parking lots. Councilman Halferty suggested increasing parking space around the Library grounds by setting back the curbs, thus allowing diagonal parking, and purchasing the property at the Northeast corner of Church and Davidson for a parking lot. Mr. Walter Davis, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, asked for immediate action by the Council in acquiring additional parking lots, and asked the Council to consider the appointment of an off-street Parking Committee composed of business men from the various districts to take some of the load off the Planning Commission. Chief Administrative Officer Bryant suggested that the Council choose a location, and then authorize him to find ways and means of financing. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Mayor Riesland appoint a Committee from the Council and Planning Commission to study a location and determine the property best suited for parking use and report back at the October 14th meeting, Mayor Riesland thereupon appointed Councilman Logan, Councilman Halferty, and Councilman DeWolfe, and City Planners Drew and Stewart to serve on the Committee. REQUEST FOR SPEED LIMIT CHANGE ON NATIONAL AVENUE Mr. Lorenz Koester, representing the National Avenue Business Association, requested a traffic survey be made and an ordinance passed re-establishing a 35 mile speed zone for the entire length of National Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried that a traffic survey be made by the Police Department, with a report ready for the October 21st meeting. . CORTE MARIA AVENUE PROBLEM Mrs. William Looney, 54 I. Street appeared before the Council to inquire if it takes a civil action or Council action to have thirty feet of property opened for the continuation of Corte Maria Avenue. City Attorney Boyer explained that the Council has no power to act except by condemnation so that her only other course would be by civil action. Page 2 Due to an error, the thirty feet strip involved was graded by city crews, so Chief Administrative Ufficer Bryant suggested the City send a grader in and put the property back the way it was originally. No action taken. REQUEST FOR USE OF EUCALYPTUS PARK Mrs. Vesta DeWolfe appeared before the Council to request permission for use of City Park property so the Theatre Guild could bring the Craft Shows to the City for the purpose of raising money needed to stage future Guild productions. The request was for the period October 6th to October 11th inclusive. Mr. Moore, projects committeeman for the Junior Chamber of Commerce also requested the use of Park property to bring the Craft Shows to the City. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that authority be given to either or both parties to use Eucalyptus Park for the period from October 6th to October 11th inclusive, and that the fee usually charged carnivals be waived. REQUEST FOR ALPINE STREET PAVING Dr. Roy Averill appeared before the Council requesting that Alpine Avenue between J. Street and Kearney St. be paved, or at least repaired before wet weather sets in. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Babel, and carried, that Chief Administrative Officer Bryant confer with the Engineer to see if ways and means can be found to do some work on Alpine Avenue as requested. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST FOR XMAS DECORATION FUNDS Walter Davis, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Council asking for a City contribution of $3500.00 to decorate the various business districts at Xmas time. It was suggested that Mr. Davis present complete plans, with a definite cost, at the next regular meeting. RESOLUTION No. 1356 - Accepting dedication of a portion of Lot A, Kenwood Village for Halsey Street. Offered by Councilman Logan, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland, Hobel NOES: None Absent None RESOLUTION No. 1357 - Approving agreement for Janitor service for Municipal Court Offered by Councilman Halferty, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland, Hobel, Logan NOES: None Absent None RESOLUTIOs No. 1351 - Intention to annex Santa Fe Land - "Sweetwater Delta" 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 ORDINANCE No. 459 - Setting up a centralized purchasing system - First reading It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full. ORDINANCE No. 46U - Relating to control of prostitution - second reading It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carfied, that the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. After the reading of the title, it was moved by Councilman Hobel, 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 Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland, Hobel HOFS: None Absent None Mage 3 REPURT ON DRAINAGE IN PARK -Located on Third Ave. between Whitney and I. Streets Major Floyd reported that it would cost approximately $2090.UO to fix the drainage in the Pacific Grove park so that the property could be used for building purposes. Attorney Boyer suggested that the Council either/or sustain or overrule all protests, and order abandonment of the Park on the theory it was never used as a Park and likely never would be. Final action on the matter was put off until the next regular meeting, when the order in writing could be presented to the Council ��.TRANSFER OF FUNDS Chief Administrative Ufficer Bryant asked authorization to transfer the following fundal 1. Account 520-A-1 Salaries to 520-C-13 Tools $300.00 2. Account 500-D-1 Used Pickup to 6UO-D-1 $3UO.UO 3. Account 500-D-1 Used Pickup to 520-D-1 $300.UO 4. Unappropriated surplus to 500-B-1.4 $100.00 It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Chief Administrative Officer Bryant be authorized to transfer the above funds, as requested. REQUEST FOR PLUMBING PERMIT REFUND - Kitzman's Incorporated A letter wqs read from J. S. Kitzman, plumbing contractor for Pepper Tree Lane Tract, requesting that they be allowed to pay plumbing permits at the rate slated in the old ordinance, which was used in estimating their job cost. The rate now being charged by the City adds $1.9u to each single dwelling permit and $3.70 to each duplex permit. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the request be granted subject to the approval of the City Attorney and Chief Administrative Officer Bryant. i COUNTY CONTRACT FOR TELETYPE SYSTEM A copy of a model form of agreement for operation of the proposed San Diego County Law Enforcement Teletype Network was read to the Council for their approval. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the Contract be approved, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement. - ORIGINAL FRENCH LAUNDRY BUSINESS LICENSE Chief Administrative Officer Bryant recommended to the Council that City Attorney Boyer be instructed to bring suit to recover a business license fee for 1950, plus penalty, and penalties on their 1951 and 1952 licenses which the Original French Laundry refuses to pay. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that City Attorney Boyer be authorized to proceed with the suit. REQUEST FOR DANCE HALL PERMIT Mr. Rodney Remiss requested permission to operate a dance hall at 345 National Avenue in conjunction with his restaurant. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the dance hall permit be granted. � ROOSEVELT SEWER PROJECT - Authorizing City to pay for Foster Lot In order that the Roosevelt Sewer project in La Playa Vista Subdivision might go through, Major Floyd requested that the City pay the $1b9.11 necessary for one property owner who could not participate at this time. The lot involved is Lot 16 in Block B of La Playa Vista, owned by Mrs. Iva M. Foster. When, and if, this property is ever connected to the sewer the $169.11 plus lateral and inspection fees must be paid to the City according to a signed and recorded Contract. Fag a 4- It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Halferty that the $109.11 be paid from the sewer income fund, the City to be re-imbursed at the time the property owner makes application for sewer connection. The motion passed by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Riesland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty NOES: None Absent None REPORT ON 1911 ACT PROCEDURE Chief Administrative Officer Bryant reported that the Engineering Service Corp. of Los Angeles and the Currie Engineering Co. of San Bernardino had both submitted proposals for preparing preliminary plans for the proposed 1911 Act street improvement district. Chief Administrative Officer Bryant stated that after thorough investigation, it was his recommendation that the Currie Engineering Co. be hired for the job. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Chief Administrative Officer Bryant and City Attorney Boyer negotiate with the Currie Engineering Co. for a contract to be presented to the Council at a later date. LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT - Mrs. Keith Hall A letter was read from the Board of Library Trustees recommending that Mrs. Keith Hall be reappointed as a member of the Library Board of Trustees for a term of four years. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and carried, that Mrs. Keith Hall be reappointed as a member of the Library Board of PAYMENT OF BILLS Trustees for a term of four years. After examination by the entire Council, it was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, that Warrants Nos. 5422 to 5575 be approved for payment. The motion carried by the following vote, to -wit - AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Halferty, DeWolfe, Riesland NOES. None Absent None REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE - Councilman Halferty Upon request of Councilman Halferty, it was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that Councilman Halferty be granted a two weeks leave of absence and permission to leave the State, starting September 13, 1952. i REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE - Councilman Logan Upon request of Councilman Logan, it was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that Councilman Logan be granted a two weeks leave of absence and permission to leave the State starting October 1, 1952. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried that the meeting adjourn sine die. Ju3 ��Jzl( �CJJ Ci1Ly le Page 5