HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1959/08/18 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
August 18, 1~59
Held Tuesday
The Council met in the Council Chambers on the above date at 7:00 P.M.
with the following Councilmen present:
Councilmen Smith, McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel
Absent: Councilman McAllister
Also present: Administrative Analyst Ross, City Attorney Kugler,
City Engineer Floyd
Mayor McMains led the salute to the Flag and asked for a moment of prayer
ORDINANCE No. 650-Calling Special Tidelands Election- 2nd reading
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and
carried, that Ordinance No. 650 be placed on its second reading; that
reading of the text be waived and the Ordinance adopted. The motion carried
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Smith, McMains, DeGraaf~ Menzel
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman McAllister
RESOLUTION No. 2295-Establishing pay scale for election officers and
............ rent on polling places
Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Menzel, Smith, McMains, DeGraaf
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman McAllister
ORDINANCE No. 651-Setting Tax Rate for 1959-1960
.It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, that Ordinance No. 651 be introduced and adopted° The motion
carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, Smith, McMains
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman McAllister
Councilman McAllister took his seat at this time: 7:10 P.M.
!'REQUEST TO IMPROVE PONY LEAGUE PARK
A letter was read from Roy So Lane, President of the Chula Vista Pony
League Inc., requesting that the Council improve the Pony League Park.
Mr. Lane appeared in support of his letter, and submitted a proposed plan
for Council study for improving the Park, which consisted of bleachers,
fencing, dug-outs and topsoil° Mayor McMains referred the matter to the
City Administrator to study with the Park & Recreation department.
~,' MEE~ I N~G_W!T~.~PLAN~N !NG
Members present: Stewart, Sparling, Stevenson, Adams, Guyer, Weakland
The Council met with members of the Planning Commission for an informal
discussion on the proposed rezoning of Vista Square. Councilmen answered
questions as to the proposed development of Vista Square; controls the
Council will have over the development, and plans for the present down-town
area. No action was taken.
/ MEETING WITH LIBRARY BOARD
Members present: Baker, Chase, Cotton, Kinmore, Mahoney, Librarian Stewart
The Council met with members of the Library Board for an informal
discussion on the possibility of changing the status of the present reference
Librarian and cataloguer from Librarian I class to Librarian II; the
possibility of hiring two half-time pages in place of one full time page;
the book budget and future expansion of Library facilities.
The request of the Board to reclassify the reference Librarian and
cataloguer was referred to the Civil Service Co~h~ission~ with the request
they evaluate the position and make recommendations to the Council.
In requesting the employment of two half-time pages~ the Board showed
interest in hiring on an hourly basis with college students in mind°
The request was referred to the Civil Service Commission to ascertain if
it is possible to hire employees in this category on an hourly basis.
In discussing the book budget~ it was pointed out by the Board that
the City Library is well below the minimum standards established by the
American Library Association.
Board member Baker proposed that a Library consultant be hired to
make a survey on the present Library and needs of the community for more
library facilities~ possibly in the way of a bookmobile or branch library°
The Board was advised to submit names of available consultants to the
City Administrator for consideration and recommendation to the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McMains adjourned the meeting at 9:30 PoMo to August 25th at
7:00 PeMo