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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1950/11/14MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - November 14, 1950 The Council met in the ~ouncil Chambers of the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 o'clock P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Kidder, Riesland, Logan, Hobel, DeWolfe. Absent: None. Also Present: City Attorney Boyer, City Engineer Floyd and Asst. City Engineer Wheeler. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the minutes of the Council Meetings held October 10th, 31st and November 2nd be approved as mailed. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the minutes of the Planning Commission Meetings held October 16th and November 6th be approved as mailed. RECREATION COMMISSION - Audience regarding swimming pool. The City Clerk read a letter from the Recreation Co~mission recommending that a swimming pool be built on the school grounds and the high school dressing rooms be used, thus cutting down on the expenses. The Commission requested that the Council make a definite commitment as to whether or not they will finance the construction of the pro- posed pool so that they can proceed with the preliminary plans. Mr. Herb Tompkins spoke to the Council and presented a letter from the County Health Department favoring the construction of the pool and a letter from twelve doctors in Chula Vista favoring the installation of the pool. The letters were filed with the City Clerk. Miss Kershner, Chairman of the Chula Vista Recreation Commission, advised the Council that the Commission had hoped that the pool could be built and used in connec- tion with the school activities as a regular activity. The City Attorney advised the Council that he was of the opinion that City funds could not be spent on school pro- perty, unless the City and District acted under the Joint Powers Act. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the Council and Recreation Commission meet together to study more thoroughly the loca- t$on of the proposed swimming pool. The date of the meeting was set at 7:30 P.M., November 21st, 1950o SAN DIEGO AND ARIZONA FASTERN RAILWAY HEARING The Mayor advised that a public hearing for the discontinuance of passenger service of the San Diego and Arizona Fmstern Railway between MlCentro and San Ysidro would be held November 16th. ~r. Leonard Salsberry - 215 Ash Avenue, Chula Vista, requested that the Council direct the City Attorney to attend this hearing as an interested party. The City Attorney advised that he would not like to appear uhless he was instructed by the Council to either protest or favor the granting of the application. Mr. Randolph Carr, Attorney for the SD & AE Railway stated that they definitely intended to keep a strong freight line in operation, but that the bus lines, airlines and cars were in such compe- tition now that they could not afford to continuedthe passenger service. Mr. C. D. Evans of 570 Mankato Drive, Chula Vista, asked if this would effect the economic welfare in Chula Vista. He stated that he thought if would be wise for the City Attorney to at- tend this hearing as an interested party. Mr. Carr stated that the company was loosing $335,000 annually on this passenger line. Mr. Walter Davis, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that in the interest of the business men of Chula Vista, they would stand neutral. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the City of Chula Vista remain neutral. Councilman Kidder voted no. Mr. Ray Coyle stated that he felt this was a good time for the City to fight for a fair freight rate. COUNTRY CLUB VILLA LOTS - Request to redeem Mr. Claude Conklin appeared before the Council to request that the City allow the Mother of the former owner of lots 11, 12, 13 and 14 block A of Cbuntry Club Villas to redeem the property by paying all back taxes and costs. Mr. Bryant was instructed to advise the Council the amount of delinquent taxes and penalties. No further action was taken. -2- RESOLUTION NO. 1292, - Adopting Use Tax Rule One. Offered by Councilman De~'olfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AY~: Councilmen DeWolfe, Kidder, Hobel, Logan. NOF£: None. ABSENT: Councilman Riesland. ORDinANCE NO. 4h8 - Amendment to Parking Meter Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Kidder, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. It was thereuoon resd in full. RESOLUTION %~0. 1293 - Naming Service Roads Adjacent to Montgomery Freeway East and West Bay Blvd. Offered by Councilman Kidder, read in full, passed, adopted and approwd by the following vote, to-wit: A¥~: Councilmen Kidder, Hobel, Logan, DeWolfeo NOES: None° ~P~ENT: Councilman Riesland. RESOLUTION NO. 1295 - P~rking Time for Bay Blvd. West. Offered by Councilman Kidder, read in full, passed, adopted and apuroved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Kidder, Logan, Hobel, DeWolfe. NOir: None. ABSENT: Councilman Riesland. ~O~ VARIANCE - Jo~hn L. Hoffman, 587 Third Avenue. Mr. Hoffman requested a variance to allow a 15 ft. rear yard instead of the re- quired 25 ft. in an R-3 zone. It was moved by Councilman Derolfe, seconded by Council- nmn Logan, and carried, that the Planning Commission recommendations be approved° TENTATIVE ~AP - Vista Real Subdivision - Harold Foster. It was moved by Councilman Kidder, seconded by Councilman ~{obel, that the map be referred back to the Planning Co~mission for further consideration, and that this action of the Co~m~.cil supercedes t~be action taken on J&nuary 8, 1952. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYF~2: Councilmen Kidder, Nobel. ~OES: Councilman Logan. A~S~T: Councilman Riesland. NOT VOTING: Councilman DeWolfeo / CORRESPO~DENCE Administrative Officer Bryant read a letter from the Vice president of the California Water and Telephone Co. regarding the new contract between the City of Chula Vista and the Calif. "~ter and Telepno~ Co. The City Attorney discussed the proposed new contract. No action was taken by the Council other than to direct t~at a meeting be arranged with National City to prepare a joint answer to the letter. The Council indicated they would not approve a contract to which National City was not a party. The City Clerk read a letter from the Chula Vista Hospital requesting a review of the Chula Vista license fees. The Administrative Officer reported that the fees were less than those charged by other cities. No action was taken on the matter. ADJOUR~,2~NT It was mox~d by Councilman Logan, seconded by Council~n Ridder, and carried, that the meeting adjourn, sine die. BAY VISTA NO. 2 - Tentative Map. Mr. Henry Algert, Engineer, presented the tentative map of Bay Vista No. 2 for Mr. Warren Thomas. It was moved by Couhcilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the tentative map be approved subject to the sewer on Oaklawn Avenue being extended to "I" Street and ending at a manhole, and provided that sidewalks be installed as approved by the Planning Commission. CURB LOCATION - Fredericka Home. Rev. Baker from the Fredericka Home appeared before the Council regarding the dedi- cation of approximately ~ 3' strip in front of Fredericka Home along Third Avenue in exchange for the City installing a combination curb and gutter and sidewalk. The City Engineer was directed to set grade stakes for location of sidewalk and curbs and gutters in this area, and to prepare an estimate for the Council regarding the cost of such in- stallations. TWIN OAKS AVENUE - Location of Curb and Sidewalks. Mr. E. H. Shields, 223 Davidson, appeared before the Council to request that some consideration be given him for a wrong curb location given him at a previous date. It was moved by Councdlm~n Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the City install sidewalk and curb provided Mr. Shields move his garage 8' Easterly from the pro- perty line, and that the permit fee for the moving of this garage and foundation only be waived. ~F~OLUTION NO. 1184 - Accepting work of Contractor in the Construction of the City Hall for the City of Chula Vista and directing the execution of a Notice of Completion. Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Hobel, DeWo~fe, Kidder. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ~ESoLuTION NO. 1185 - Establishing a Department of Public Works. Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Hobel, DeWolfe, Kidder. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilm~n Riesland, and carried, that Mr. Bryant be authorized to purchase directories and letters for the north and south halls of the City Hall, asphalt tile for the Police Department, and 12 double decker steel lockers fbr the Police Department. AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Kidder, Riesland, Logan, Hobel. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. AUDITOR ~-~ was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the City Administrator obtain bids from Diehl and Company and Kogler and Collura in order that the Council might decide on an auditor for the City. PARKING METERS - Purchase of. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to purchase 25 parking meters. ORDINANCE NO. 425 - Regarding Building Regulations. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Ordinance No. 425 be placed on its second reading. After the reading of the title, it was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by CounciLman Kidder, and carried, that the reading of the text be waived. The Ordinance was passed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Logan, Hobel, DeWolfe, Kidder, Riesland. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ORDINANCE NO. 426 - Relating to Business Licenses. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that Ordinance No. 426 be placed on its second reading. After the reading of the title, it was moved by Councilman Kidder, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the reading of the text be waived. The Ordinance was passed by the following vote, to- wit: AYF~: Councilmen DeWolfe, Kidder, Riesland, Logan, Hobel. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ~OLUTION NO. 1186 - Accepting Dedication of real property for sewer easement (Thomas). Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYF~$: Councilmen DeWolfe, Kidder, Riesland, Logan, Hobel. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ~ESOLUTION NO. 1187 - Accepting dedication of real property for sewer easement (Wilson). Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Nobel, DeWolfe, Kidder. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. PAY BILLS ~ After examination by the entire Council and approval of the Finance Committee, it was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the bills be paid by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Hobel, DeWolfe, Kidder. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. PARKING METER SURVEY It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Nobel, and carried, that the Chamber of Commerce be authorized to make a parking meter survey, as recommended by the Planning Commission at their meeting October 16, 1950, the City to pay expenses up to $600.00. MR. Tk~WPLE The City Attorney was instructed to inform Mr. Temple that the City would commence action to abate the public nuisance occasioned by his maintenance of the Old Mortuary Building on Chula Vista Street in its present condition unless action is taken by Mr. Temple to correct the situation before the regular meeting of the City Council in February, 1951 RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY APPLICATION It was moved by Councilman Nobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to enter the protest of the City of Chula Vista to the ap- plication of the Railway Express Agency for reduction of delivery service within the corporate limits of the City of Chula Vista and that he indicate to the Public Utilities Commission that this City objects only to the reduction of delivery service to the indus- trial area in the Westerly section of the City of Chula Vista between J and F Streets. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to 7:00 o'clock P.M. November 21st, 1950.