HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1952/03/11MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF TH? CITY COUNCIL 02 THE, CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday, March 11, 1952
The City Council met in the Council Chamber at 7:00 P.M. on the above date
with the following Councilmen present: Riesland, Logan. Absent: Councilmen Hobel,
DeArolfe.
Also Present: City Attorney Boyer, City Planner Wagner, City Engineer Floyd, Asst.
City Engineer 'Alneeler.
OATH OF OFFICE' AS COUNCILMAN - Mr. Wulff.
City Clerk Campbell swore in the neer member of the Council, Par. Victor L.
Wulff, Jr., thereupon Mr. tiulff tools his place at the Council table.
MA3f6R PRO TEMPORE
It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman 1,71alff, and carried,
that, Councilman Logan be appointed 11ayor pro tempore in the absence of Mayor Hobel.
RESIGNATION OF NR. MLI, F FROnr PLANNING COP.'1,1ISSION.
The City Clerk read a letter of resignation from Par. Victor L. Wulff, Jr., ten-
dering his resignation from the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman
Riesland, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the resignation be accepted
with regrets and that a letter be written to lar. til'ulff thanking him for his many
long hours of work for the Planning Commission.
APPROVAL OF P'.I1PUT7S - City Council.
It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman '1.1ulff, and carried,
that the minutes of the City Council meetings held February 13 and 20, 1952, be ap-
proved, copies having been mailed to the Council.
APPROVAL OF ?aIIXUTFS - Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilman 'Wulff, recorded by Councilman Riesland, and carried,
that the minutes of the Planning Commission meetings held February 18 and March 3,
1952, be approved, copies having been mailed to each Member.
DRAINAGh PROBLEP4 - Yr. Augustus.
City Engineer Floyd stated that the City has worked out two different solutions
to the problem of getting the water out of the Flower St. school area: (1) By putting
a pipe through Por. Augustus' property. (2) Go' -rig through 11r. Robinson's property
with an 6 ft. easement and by lowering the foot of Flower St. the water could be taken
out at a cost of approximately X1,000.00. Asst. Engineer Wheeler stated that he had
contacted Yr. Robinson, who was agreeable to Plan 2, above. It was moved by Council-
man 7.Fulff, seconded by Councilman. Riesland, and carried, that the City Fnginser draw
up plans and prepare a cost estimate and obtain the easener.t so that the Council can
set up the exact expenditure.
FL0+9FR STRFET I11PR0"7171TT
Mr. Fortune, !.,Tr. Lozano and Fr. Burchard appeared before the Council with regard
to the improvement of Flower St. They stated that the property owners in the area had
agreed to assume a $200.00 expenditure for oil for improving the roadway, but that the
road has not been improved and the property owners have suffered more than $1,000.00
damages to their homes from flying dust and dirt. City Engineer Floyd stated that
the contract has been awarded and the street is to be paved rritt: road mix as soon as
the weather permits.
PLANTING OF PAL�.a TREES ON "F," STREET - Yrs. Benson.
Tirs. Benson, representing the Chula Vista Jr. 17omen's Club, appeared before the
Council to request authority, if any problems came up to block the plans for planting
palm trees on "E" Street, to plant the trees or. Third Ave. Extension. Administrative
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Officer Bryant stated that the few remaining problems were being taken care of and
that final plans are underway for the completion of the project. Mrs. Benson also
stated that enough trees have been procured to start a planting project on Third Ave.
Extension. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Wulff, and
carried, that palm trees may be placed either on Third Ave. 3xt.ension or 'B" Street.
Councilman Wulff stated that Mrs. Benson should be commended for the interest which
the Jr, Women's Club has shown in the beautification of the City.
�.' PUBLIC HEARING - Amending Zoning Ordinance No" 39d.
City Administrator Bryant read the Report of Findings of the Planning Commission,
together with a summary of the amendments bo Ordinance No. 398. Lor. Nick and Mr. Gus
Shegas appeared to protest the zone charge between "G" and "H" Sts, from U-2 to R-3.
T,r. Kotitsa spoke in favor of adoption of the amending ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. L49 - Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 393.
It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried,
that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading.
RESOLUTION IIO. 1303 - Approving Improvement Agreement for Kuebler Terrace �/6.
Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the
following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Wulff, Logan.
NOS: None.
ABSFNT: Councilmen Hobel, DeWolfe.
RFSOLUTI01A1 NO. 1304 - Approving Improvement Agreement for Canasta Terrace.
Offered by Councilman Logan, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the
following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Councilmen Logan, Riesland, 'dlulff.
N07S: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen Hobel, DeWolfe.
RESOLUTION I.O. 1305 - Establishing Reserve for Special Appropriations Account.
Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved, by
the following vote, to -wit:
^.YES: Councilmen Riesland, llulff, Logan.
NOT";: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen Hobel, DeWolfe.
RESOLUTION 140. .1306 - Transferring Dinds From Water Tax Fund to Special Appropriation
Fund.
Offered by Councilman Wulff, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the
following vote, to -:mit:
AYES: Councilmen PJulff, Logan, Riesland.
NO?S: None.
ABSENT: CounciL-ner. Hobel, DeWolfe.
(./ SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS - Mr. Bryant.
Mr. Bryant presented a list of the proposed appropriation transfers for the ap-
proval of the Council. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman
F`ulff, and carried, that the transfers be approved as follows:
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CORRF.SPONDF:dCF.
The City Clerk read a letter from Louise H. La Moureaux, requesting the refund
of taxes paid in error in the amount of $17.60. It was moved by Councilman Riesland,
seconded by Councilman Wulff, and carried, that the refund be approved.
The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. St. Ville, owner of the E1 Primero Hotel,
requesting permission to post directional signs along "F" St. and "G" St. from Third
Ave. to National Ave. It was recommended that the letter be referred to the Planning
Commission.
Increase
Decrease
220-C-3
Postage & Stationery
300.00
24507b
Fire & General Insurance
15.00
250-0-2
Special Legal Services
350.00
250-I-1
Travel & Expense
10.00
280-A-1
Salaries & Wages
1750.00
285-M-1
Miscellaneous
50.00
300-A-1
Salaries & Wages
200.00
300-A-5
Relief Salaries
5.00
300-B-1
Officer Supplies
41.43
320-C-2
Printing & Publishing
200.00
320-F-3
Notorcycle Maintenance
500.00
320-I-1
Travel & Expense
200.00
320-Z-1
Capital Outlay
1652.57
350-B-5
Material & Supplies
200.00
350-B-9
Small Tools
10.00
41000
Gas Heat
50.00
440 -B -3a
Traffic Supplies
150.00
440 -B -3b
Traffic Paint
100.00
440-F.-2
Auto Maintenance
400.00
440-F-7
Equipment Maintenance
1500.00
440-0-6
Contractual
5000.00
465-F-2
Gas & Heat
280.00
470-B-3
Sewer Connections
3000.00
471-Z-1
Capital Outlay
275.00
200-I-1
Travel & Expense
450.00
210-B-1
Office Supplies
300.00
210-I-1
Travel & Expense
25.00
210-Z-1
Capital Outlay
20.00
?20-Z-1
Capital Outlay
25.00
225-M-1
Miscellaneous
25.00
270-B-1
Office Supplies
40.00
280-G-6
Extra Engineering Service
1750.00
285-F-1
Light & Power
200.00
285-F-2
Heat & Gas
350.00
290-B-1
Office Supplies
50.00
290-Z-1
Capital Outlay
200.00
300-C-3
Jury Fees
54.00
300-E-1
Equipment Maintenance
15.00
320 -F -da
Food, City Jail
1500.00
320-F-9
Jr. Traffic Patrol
500.00
320-101
Miscellaneous
175.00
350-F-4
Hydrant Rental
235.00
410-B-2
Gas & Oil
50.00
410-Z-1
Capital Outlay
500.00
440-B-1
Culverts
1500.00
440-D-2
Catch Basins
800.00
465-B-4
Plant Supplies
2000.00
465-E-7
Equipment Maintenance
200.00
470-K-1
System Installations
5000.00
471-B-1
Office Supplies
200.00
471-141
Miscellaneous
75.00
CORRF.SPONDF:dCF.
The City Clerk read a letter from Louise H. La Moureaux, requesting the refund
of taxes paid in error in the amount of $17.60. It was moved by Councilman Riesland,
seconded by Councilman Wulff, and carried, that the refund be approved.
The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. St. Ville, owner of the E1 Primero Hotel,
requesting permission to post directional signs along "F" St. and "G" St. from Third
Ave. to National Ave. It was recommended that the letter be referred to the Planning
Commission.
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PAYIrMT OF BILIS
After examination by the entire Council, it was moved by Councilman Riesland,
seconded by Councilman Logan, that .Varrants No. 4622 to 473E be approved for payment.
The motion was carried by the following vote., to—wit:
AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Wulff.
NOES: None.
ADSFNT: Councilmen Hobel, DeWolfe.
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APPOINTLTENT OF PLANNING COM!ISSION MFMBT�R.
It was moved by Councilman Wulff, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried,
that Tir. Fred Longworth be appointed to the Planning Commission to serve the unex—
pired term of i,Tr, victor L. Wulff, Jr.
APPOINTM:NT OF MEMBER TO RECREATION CMUTISSION.
It was moved by Councilman 'Fulff, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried,
that Mr. Kermit Maynard be appointed to the Park and Recreation Commission to serve
the unexpired term of °�s. Al O'Day.
FTSPLOYYFNT OF CRAP; TO SERVICF, PARKING ji'LETFRS.
Administrative officer Bryant requested that the Council authorize the hiring
of Mr. Henderson to service parking meters as a part time employee. It was moved by
Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman ',�Tulff, that Idr. Bryant be authorized to
employ ?`.r. Tlenderson. The motion was carried by the following vote, to—w=it:
AYES; Councilmen Riesland, Wulff, Logan.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen Nobel, De-.Volfe.
POLICi' R. (WJ',DING T` 7ATT.^E,NT OF SELVAGE — For Harborside and Other Outside Territory.
Administrative Officer 3ryant reported having received requests from the unin—
corporated areas to our sotth for use of our sewage disposal facilities, and added
that any new policy formed sho'ild. be at a rate to adequately cover all of the City's
costs, including recovery for capital investment. The Asst. City Engineer reported
a rough computation indicating that at least $300.00 per million gallons be charged
to cover costs to City, which would equal approximately $45.00 per house per year.
No action was taken.
ORDINANCE, N0. 450 — Closing portion of First Avenue Between "D" and Flower Sts.
It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried,
that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full.
RESOLUTION N0. 1307 — Approving Agreement Between U.S.A. and Ran Diego County
I
ater Authority.
Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by
the following vote, to—,,ait:
AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Wulff, Logan.
MRS: Plane.
ABSENT: Councilmen !label, DeWolfe.
'PATER ^L,CTION
It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried,
that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, M.arcM 18, 1952.
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It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman
Logan, and carried,
that the City Attorney be directed to
prepare the necessary resolutions,
propositions
and steps to hold an election in the
latter part of April or the
first part of May
to determine whether the City should
withdraw from the San Diego
County 'Water Au—
thority and be replaced by the South
Pay Irrigation District.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried,
that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, M.arcM 18, 1952.
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