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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1959/04/07 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETIN~ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 7, 1959 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City ltall on the above date at 3:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Kugler, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Planner, City Finance Officer Grant Mayor Menzel led the salute to the Flag, and asked for a moment of prayer ORDINANCE No. 623 - Approving Schuelke Annexation- second reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Ordinance No. 623 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 McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 624- Approving Bayview Orthodox Presbyterian Church Annex- ation - second reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that Ordinance No. 624 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, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 625- Amending Ordinance NOo 543-Street Improvements- second reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried that Ordinance No. 625 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 McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2207- Accepting Deed for slope easement - Rienstra Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2208- Accepting Baker easement for purpose of making cut or fill Offered by Councilmen DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2209- Accepting McMillin Deed for First Avenue Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2210 - Limiting parking on portion of Hilltop Drive Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2211- Giving notice of intention to close portion of Smith St. Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2212- Authorizing representative to sign for surplus Civil Defense property Offered by Councilman McMains~ read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel~ DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None L/~IVIL SERVICE RECOMMENDATION - Sick leave with pay A letter was read from the Civil Service Commission recommending that Section 3 of Rule 9 of the Civil Service Ru~es, pertaining to sick leave with pay, be amended as outlined in the Minutes of the Civil Service Commission meeting of March 18, 1959. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that Section 3 of Rule 9 of the Civil Service Rules be amended, effective April 1, 1959, as recommended by the Civil Service Commission. //~EsIGNATION OF LEWIS JOHNSON FROM HARBOR COMMISSION A letter was read from Lewis C. Johnson tendering his resignation from the Harbor Commission. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the resignation be accepted and a letter written thank- ing him for his services. AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Smith, Menzel NOES: Councilman DeGraaf Absent: None ~SIGNATION OF EDGAR CULNAN FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION A letter was read from Edgar Culnan tendering his resignation from the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the resignation be accepted and a letter of thanks written him for his services. ~MEs SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION FOR SERVICE ON COMMISSIONS City Administrator Fulwiler submitted the name of Gordon Hobel as having been recommended for serving on the Harbor Commission, and the name of Morrie Weakland for membership on the Planning Commission. Councilman DeGraaf submitted the name of Herman Schmedding for possible appointment as a member of the Harbor Commission, and the name of Jack Yamagata for membership on the Park and Recreation Commission. Councilman McAllister suggested that Edgar Culnan might be willing to serve on the Harbor Commission. ~iPPROPRIATION AUTHORIZED FOR SISTER CITY COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that $50. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to be used by the Sister City Commission for incidental expenses. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains Noes: None Absent: None -2- ORDINANCE No. 626- Prohibiting the acceptance of applications for location of trailer parks for four months, and repealing Ordinance No. 603 It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that Ordinance Nee 626 be placed on its first reading; that reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted as an emergency Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~,~ETAINING OF AN ATTORNEY ON VISTA SQUARE SALE AUTHORIZED City Administrator Fulwiler reported that the Steering Committee recommends the retaining of an attorney to work with City Attorney Kugler and himself in drawing up the necessary documents preparatory to the disposition of Vista Square. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that Attorney DeWitt Higgs be retained at a fee of $50.00 an hour as recommended° The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None A letter was read from the Park and Recreation Commission requesting that the Council direct the Engineering Department to call for bids on the removal of ~rees and the grading of Eucalyptus Park as the first step toward the development of the area. Mr. Richard Sprouse, representing the American Little League, request- ed that the Council allow them use of a portion of Eucalyptus Park for approximately four months from May to August for installation of ball diamonds. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried, that the Engineering Department be directed to call for bids on grading of Eucalyptus Park, filling and grading first, that area requested by the Little League. That the Little League, subject to the approval of the Dark and Recreation Commission, be permitted use of the Park for the period requested, and that the Park and Recreation Commission meet with representatives of the different Leagues in an endeavor to work out a program suitable to all concerned. RESOLUTION No. 2213 - Approving amendment to Agreement for Sales Tax Collections Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: CQuncilmen Smith~ Menzel, DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~EClAL CENSUS City Administrator Fulwiler asked if the Council woui~ be interested in having him check the feasibility of having a special census taken under a new State method, prior to the 1960 Federal Census. r. Fulwiler was directed to investigate. DISCUSSION O~N_D~YTI___~E MEETI____~NG__~_S Councilman Smith stated that he would not be able to continue on as a Councilman if the Council adopted a policy of daytime meetings. He could, however, attend occasional daytime meetings, or meetings from 4:30 to 6:30 P.Mo would be satisfactory. Mayor Menzel stated he was sure s,omething could be worked out if it was found necessary to hold meetings jvery week. OINT MEETING WITH HARBOR COMMISSION Mayor Menzel suggested that the Council have a joint meeting with the Harbor Commission just as soon as there is a full membership on the Commission. k REPRESENTATION AT COMMISSION MEETINGS AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that City Administrator Fulwiler be directed to have a represent- ative at the Harbor and Sister Cities Commission meeting once a month. ADJOURNMENT ~~~1 adjourned the meeting at 5:00 P.M. sine die.