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.
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✓-' 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.
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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.
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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 $1,200, complete. No action was
taken on the matter.
RESOLUTION NO. 1330 - Approving Supplemental Stater Agency Agreement.
Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in fall, passed, adopted and approved by the
following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, Riesland, Halferty.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilman DelVolfe.
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TAXI CAB REQUEST
The City Clerk read a letter from T. B. Thomas, Chula Vista Yellow Cab Co.,
requesting he be granted parking spaces for his cabs at various spots in the business
district at night. It was moved by Councilman kiobel, seconded by Councilman Logan,
and carried, that the Company be granted p$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
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