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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1952/05/13MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHUTA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, May 13, 1952 The Council met in the Council Chamber on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen presents Riesland, Hobel, DeWolfe, Halferty, Logan. Absent= None. Also Present: City Attorney Boyer, City Planner Wagner, City Engineer Floyd, Asst. to City Engineer Bailey. ` APPROVAL OF MINUTES - City Council. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the minutes of the Council meetings held April 15th, 29th and May 5, 1952, be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. PROTEST TO GRANTING OF ZONE VARIANCE Mayor Riesland read letters of protest to a zone variance granted by the Planning Commission at their May 5th meeting to Mrs. Ruth Allen, 478 Second Ave., for a part-time child care school. The letters were from Mr. acid Mrs. Burr, &. and Mrs. Jantz and Mr. and Mrs. Walther, who felt that the granting of such a variance would encourage other businesses to be established in the neighborhood. Mrs. Jantz was in the audience and added a further protest. Mr. Holmes was in the audience and spoke in favor of the variance. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the variance be referred back to the Planning Commission for discussion at their June 2nd meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the minutes of the Planning Commission meetings held April 21st and May 51 1952 be approved, with the exception of the Allen zone variance. Copies had been mailed to each Councilman. VACATING OF PARK PROPERTY - Third Avenue South of Whitney Street. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, r that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a Resolution of Intention to abandon and sell the above-mentioned park property for the next regular meeting. TENTATIVE. MAP - Pepper Tree Lane - Henry Algert. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the Tentative Map be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HFAP.ING - Closing of Portion of First Avenue. A public hearing was held by the Council with regard to the closing of a portion of First Avenue. Mr. Johansen, the principal property owner involved, appeared before the Council, requesting that the City include in the closing an additional strip 251 wide and approximately 901 long, directly south of the proposed closing. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the Hearing be continued until the next regular meeting. V TENTATIVE MAP - South Bay Subdivision #2. - Henry Algert. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Tentative Map be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. `;GALLEY BETWEEN MADRONA & "G" STRFFTS - Mr. Daley. Mr. Daley and Mr. Hazard appeared before the Council regarding the above-mentioned alley, which is also a natural watercourse between Mr. Daley's and Mr. Hazard's property. Mr. Hazard stated that Mr. Daley had constructed a concrete wall into the alley, partially obstructing the flow of water and causing his property to become flodded. -2 - Mrs. J. M. Beasley was in the audience and stated that her property was also flooded from the same alley. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that a committee, composed of Councilmen Logan, DeWolfe, Hobell Halferty, the City Attorney and City Engineer Floyd, investigate the matter and report back with a definite recommendation. RESOLUTION NO. 1323 - Approving Agreement for the Construction of Improvements in So. Bay Subdivision No. 1. Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, DeWolfe, Halferty, Riesland. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE CONTRACT FOR PARKING DETER ADVERTISING. Mr. Huff, representing the Park -Ad Company appeared before the Council in regard to the City using parking meter advertising. The advertising would be paid for by the local merchants at an approximate cost of $1.25 to $1.75 per month, Mr. Huff esti- mated that the City would net approximately $5,000.00 per year. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the matter be re- jected at the present time until some other Southern California city uses the system, thus affording us an opportunity to study their use from the point of appearance and popularity in that City. ORDINANCE NO. 453 - Regulating Off -Street Parking on City Lots - 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 DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the reading of the text be waived. The Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, DeWolfe, Halferty, Riesland. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ORDINANCE NO. 452 - Regulating Height of Hedges - Second Reading. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its second reading. It was thereupon read in full. The Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit- AYES- Councilmen Hobel, Logan, DeWolfe, Halferty, Riesland. NOES: None, ABSENT: None. ORDINANCE NO. 454 - Designating a Portion of 11Y Street to be a Boulevard - First Reading. This proposed Ordinance was amended since having heretofore been placed on its first reading. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full. RESOLUTION NO. 1324 - Directing Reconveyance of William 0. Smith Trust Deed. Offered by Councilman Logan, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Logan, DeWolfe, Halferty, Riesland, Hobel.'----.-- NOES: obel." -NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ? TAR CANCELLATION AND REFUND City Clerk Campbell requested a cancellation of taxes on Parcels 27-197-11, 12 and 13, purchased by the City for parking lots, in the amount of $65.20. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the taxes be cancelled. -3 - Mr. Campbell requested permission to refund taxes in the amount of $11.44 to Mr. Glenn R. Wilcken, who was overcharge due to an error in personal property on the County Tax Rolls, on Parcel 27-91-11. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that $11.44 be refunded to Mr. Wilckens. --/,. APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Boyer, who had previously tendered his resignation to the Council, thanked the Council for their cooperation and stated that it has been a pleasure to work for the City and the Council. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that tor. Boyer's resignation be accepted, and that the Council express their appreciation of Mr. Boyer's splendid work on behalf of the City. Councilman Halferty moved that the appointment be delayed until Council has an opportunity to inter*tew at least two other people who aspire to the job. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Riesland moved that Mr. Ed Campbell be employed at $400.00 per month on a strict trial basis. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the Council further consider the appointment of a City Attorney until the next meeting, and that Mr. Boyer act as City Attorney until that time. EXTENSION OF DEL MAR AVENUE - South of Seavale Street. In order to put Del Mar Avenue through to Chula Vista Street, Mr. Grutzmacher and Mr. Caldwell offered to dedicate 20' of their property, put in curb and gutters and pay for the oil, the City doing the work. Mr. Temple will give 5 ft. on Chula Vista Street, and Mr. Caldwell 30 ft. of Chula Vista Street. Mr. W. 0. Smith will dedicate the land, but will not improve it. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the matter be postponed until the next meeting. REQUEST FOR NEW ORDINANCES Police Chief McCollum brought to the attention of the Council the need for Ordinances covering 1). registration of ex -convicts 2), gambling and vice and 3). control of licensing of establishments selling alcoholic beverages. He recom- mended they instruct the City Attorney and Police Department to make a study of such ordinances. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that Chief McCollum and the City Attorney get together and work out suitable ordinances or proposals covering the suggested subjects, to be submitted to the Council at the next regular meeting. V REQUEST FOR MONEY TO SEND SEXTETTE TO BERKELEY The City Clerk read a letter from the Chula Vista Jr. Woman's Club asking for assistance in sending their sextette to Berkeley. The Attorney ruled it would not be a justifiable expenditure of public funds. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the request be regretfully denied. ,CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - Engineering. The Civil Service Commission recommended that the City Council approve adoption of an amendment to Rule II of the Civil Service Rules by adding to the Engineering Group, a position to be classed as Rod and Chainman (Class No. A-15) at Salary Range 15, and based on a full-time month with a normal work week of 40 hours. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that*.then:pew clas- sification be set up as recommended by the Civil Service Commission. BILIS After examination by the entire Council, it was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that Warrants No. 4877 to 5069 be ap- i -4- proved for payment. The motion was carried by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Logan, DeWolfe, Halferty, Riesland. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. RESOLUTION NO. 1325 - Accepting Dedication of Interest in Real Property - Jefferson Avenue. Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to -wits AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Wolfs, Hobel, Halferty, Riesland, NOES: None, ABSENT: None. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, May 20, 1952 at 1:00 o'clock P.M. �,-l�� KeTlt:ettL Camp�e , Ci C er n Chula Vista, California May 5, 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 M[is2ING to be held May 5, 1952 at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall for the purpose of: 1. Acting upon amendment to Rule 2 of the classifieaUdn.plan. 2. Acting upon the purchase of mowers for the park. 3. Approving appointment of temporary patrolman. at Aaron A. Riesland, yor at J es L. Hobel, Councilman at JY es R. Logan, ounce / �Lat�� r/rZge De olfe, ouncilman 'chard J, j�ia I ty,`601" d r (� Kenne P. Campbell, Oity (;ler