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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1952/06/10MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, June 10, 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, Hobel, Logan, Halferty. Absent: Councilman DeVlolfe. Also Present: Administrative Officer Bryant, City Attorney Boyer, City Planner Wagner, City Engineer Floyd. APPROvAL OF MINUTES - Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the minutes of the Planning Commission meetings held May 19 and June 21 1952, be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - City Council. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the minutes of the City Council meetings of May 13 and 20y-abd a special meeting held May 26, 1952, be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. REPORT ON 1911 IMPROVEMENT ACT - Major noyd At the request of City Engineer Floyd, Mr. Steck, representing the Asphalt Assoc., appeared before the Council to discuss the possibility of the City using the 1911 Improvement Act for the installation of curbs, sidewalks and paving throughout the City. Mr. Steck reported that the usual procedure is to have petitioners bring in a petition requesting such improvements, then pass a Resolution of Intention, after which, property owners can protest, or request the Council to proceed with the job. It would take about 60 days from the time of the filing of the petition to the posting of the Resolution of Intention, and then about 30 days before the Contractor could begin. Mr. Steck stated that engineering and legal fees are considered as incidental expenses. In the opinion of Mr. Steck, the 1911 Improvement Act is the fairest procedure for installing such improvements in this City. The matter was con- tinued for further consideration. l� CHAFER OF COIR ERCF. REQUESTS Walter Davis, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Council to request funds in the amount of $140.00 for a space at the County Fair, in which Chula Vista will have an exhibit in conjunction with the Farm Bureau. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, that $1110.00 be allocated for the exhibit at the County Fair for the purpose of promoting and advertising the City of Chula Vista. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Halferty, Riesland. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. Mr. Davis further requested space at the West end of the Community Building for an outdoor exhibit for the Fiesta de la Luna. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the use of the above-mentioned space be granted. Mr. Davis requested approval to use cooking facilities, consisting of three butane stoves, in the theatre building at the Memorial Bowl for the Chuck !flagon break- fast on June 19 and 21, in conjunction with the Fiesta de la Luna. It was moved by Councilman. Hobel, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that permission be granted to use the theatre building for cooking facilities. V MATTER OF WAIVER OF ZONE VARIANCE FEE Mr. Robert Miles appeared before the Council with regard to a pending zone variance request to the Planning Commission for a church bulletin board, and requested a release from the required application and publishing fee of $31.50. City Attorney Boyer advised Mr. Miles that the Council has no authority to waive provisions as set forth in the Ordinance which governs the collection of such fee. ■ -2- ✓-' FINAL MAP - Vista Real Subdivision - Harold Foster. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Final Map and improvement plans of Vista Real Subdivision be accepted. RESOLUTION NO. 1326 - Approving Construction of Improvements in Vista Real Subdivision. Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Logan, Halferty. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DelVolfe. ..-CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - Closing of a Portion of First Avenue. This being the time and place for the continuation of a public hearing on the closing of a portion of First Avenue, Mayor Riesland asked for any protests to said closing. There being no protests, the public hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 1327 - Ordering Vacation of a Portion of First Avenue. Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wits AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Halferty, Riesland. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. .., FINAL MAP - Pepper Tree Lane Tract - Henry Algert. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Final Map and improvement plans of Pepper Tree Lane Tract be accepted. RESOLUTION NO. 1328 - Approvin Construction of Improvements on Pepper Tree Lane Tract. s ��seded 6y Offered by Councilman Hob 1, read in ful"1, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Halferty, Riesland. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DelYolfe. ,11 ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF DEL MAR AVENUE - So. of Seavale St. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the City of Chula Vista will accept the dedication of the extension of Del Mar Avenue and Chula Vista Street, as shown on that certain plot prepared by Harold C. Foster, C.E., filed April 7, 1952, when the same has been improved by the owners with Portland concrete curbs and gutters and asphaltic concrete pavement 2 in. thick. 'REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON DRAINAGE ALLEY - Major Floyd. Major Floyd reported that he and the investigating committee recommended that all of the private obstructions in the public drainage alley, between "G" Street and Madrona Street, be removed by October 1, 1952. Mr. Daley stated that he did not see how the removal of the wall on his golf course would help the drainage. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the recommendation of the investigating committee be carried out. MATTFR OF ERECTING SIGN ON CITY DUMP PROPERTY Mr. Davie and Mr. Young, representing the Chamber of Commerce and the National Ave. Businessmen's Assoc., stated that the motel owners, restaurant owners and busi- nessmen along National Avenue are desirous of having a sign erected on the old City dump property on the Montgomery Freeway, directing motorists to motels, restaurants ets., in Chula Vista. The matter was referred to the Planning Commission. It was recommended that the Planning Commission continue a study they are making on sign- boards and billboards on Freeways, and make an early recommendation. -3- RE13OLUTION NO. 1329 - Intention to Abandon and Sell Park Property. Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Halferty, Riesland. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Dewolfe. ORDINANCE NO. 455 - Regulating Parking on Third Avenue - 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. ORDINANCE NO. 454 - Designating Portion of "L" St. a Boulevard - Second Reading. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, 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 Isobel, and carried, that the reading. of the text be waived. The Ordinance was thereupon adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Logan, Hobel, Riesland, Halferty. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Dewolfe. ORDINANCE NO. 456 - Requesting Persons Convicted of Felony to Register - First Reading. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full. L DISCUSSION OF FUTURE ORDINANCES REQUESTED BY POLICE CHIEF - Mr. Boyer. Mr. Boyer reported that the Chief of Police had requested Ordinances to regulate gambling and card rooms in the City. Mr. Boyer stated that four possible approaches could be made in this regard: 1). Pass an ordinance prohibiting card rooms; 2). Raise business license fee; 3). Adopt ordinance regulating card rooms as to what games can be played, and 4). Take no action. Mr. Boyer asked for instructions on policy matters. It was decided to have a meeting between the Council and the Chief of Police to further discuss the matter. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTOR14EY It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that Mr. Boyer be appointed City Attorney at a salary of $$00.00 per month, effective June 1, 1952. REPORT ON BUSINESS LICENSES - Mr. Boyer, Lor. De'Wolfe, Pr. Davis. Mr. Davis reported that he had talked with LIr. Boyer and Lor. DeWolfe, and that the committee felt that there was not enough enforcement in investigating and col- lecting of business licenses, and would recommend that some action be taken to remedy the situation. administrative Officer Bryant read a letter from Mr. Davis with the above-mentioned recommendations. Mr. Bryant also reported on the proposed budget which will be discussed at a Public Hearing on June 17, 1952. v REPORT ON CROSSWALK SIGNALS - Major Floyd. Major Floyd reported that the cost of installing two crosswalk signals on Third Avenue between Davidson and "F" Streets would be $1,200, complete. No action was taken on the matter. RESOLUTION NO. 1330 - Approving Supplemental Stater Agency Agreement. Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in fall, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Riesland, Halferty. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DelVolfe. -4 - TAXI CAB REQUEST The City Clerk read a letter from T. B. Thomas, Chula Vista Yellow Cab Co., requesting he be granted parking spaces for his cabs at various spots in the business district at night. It was moved by Councilman kiobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the Company be granted p$rmission to use one space between the Chula Vista Post Office and Leaders Dept. Store; one space in front of Bob's News Stand, Third and Center Sts., and one space in front of 325 Third Ave., said spaces to be used between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 A.M. �. METHODIST CHURCH REQUEST A letter was read from the First Methodist Church of Chula `lista, putting forth their plans to run a 130' 10 inch vitrified sewer line down "J" Street to serve their new parsonage. They request that the City reimburse the Church for the difference in cost between a 10 inch line and an eight inch line; and also reimburse the Church with any money collected in the future by property miners tying into the sewer. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, that the City reimburse the Church the difference in cost between a 10 inch line and an 8 inch line for 1301 of sewer on "J" Street. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Riesland, Halferty. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DelVolfe. The City Attorney ruled reimbursement of funds collected from others tying in was not legally possible. I,-- APPOINTING MEMBER OF CIVIL SERVICE COr6ISSION The names of George Cornell, David Phair and Charles Dunn were submitted by the Employees' Association for the Councils approval of one to fill the term of George Cornell on the Civil Service Commission, which term expires June 30, 1952. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that George Cornell be re -appointed for a three-year term. RESOLUTION NO. 1331 - Approving agreement concerning Installation of Improvements in South Bay Subdivision Unit No. 1 Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wits AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Riesland, Logan, Halferty. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. .'LEAVES OF ABSENCE It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that Councilman Riesland be granted permission to leave the State for a period of 30 days, commencing June 12, 1952. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that Councilman Halferty be granted permission to leave the State for a period of 30 days, commencing June 20, 1952. BILLS It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, that Warrants No. 5070 to 5184 be approved for payment. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Riesland, Halferty. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, June 17, 1952. KA Campbel , City Cl#e Chula Vista, California May 23, 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 MEET114G to be held May 26, 1952 at 10:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers of the City }fall for the purpose of: 1. hcting upon the appointment of a City Kttorney. 2. To consider preliminary draft of budget. Aaron A. kieslund, Mayor J s L. Ilobel, Councilman .r s ii. Logan, Courici G rge Le lfe, Councilman eechard J. fe , o ci 4 Kenne P, Can pbell, City erk at /✓ ,� �!! at /0 AM, at / t) - A, at /0' 4: ✓'f(, e at �4111