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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1957/07/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, Californim Held Tuesday July 9, 1957 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P0M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Also present: City Administrator Fulwiler, City Attorney M. Campbell Planning Secretary Stonehouse, City Engineer Floyd Mayor DeGraaf led the salute to the Flag APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the Minutes of the Council meetings for June llth and 25th be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman° ~/REpoRT ON INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Mr. Harry Silke, Jro, Industrial Development Coordinator gave a brief progress report on what has been accomplished and future plans on areawide industrial development. t/~MPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR 1957-1958 APPROVED It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the Civil Service Rule 2, Classification and Compensation Plan for 1957-1958 be approved providing there are no changed other than the wage scales approved by the Council when adopting the budget. ~/CIVIL SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS - Sick Leave A letter was read from the Civil Service Commission recommending that Rule 9, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules be amended to allow the accumulation by employees of 120 days sick leave instead of the present 45, and that a statement from a physician may be required for sick leave of four days or more instead of the present seven days° It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the amendment be approved as recommended, effective July 1, 1957. SUBMISSION OF NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION A letter was submitted from the Civil Service Commission listing Albert Boyer, Howard L. Grosvenor and Harry Chapman for Council consider~ tion for the appointment of one to the Commission. The matter was held over until the next meeting° ~ClVIL SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS - Street Maintenance Engineer A letter was rea(] from the Civil Service Commission recommending that the Rules be amended by deleting the Public Works Associate Engineer class and adding the Street Maintenance Engineer class with salary at range ~e matter was held over until the next meeting for further study. ~/I~UEST FOR BOND EXTENSION ........ GRANTED A letter was read from Robert Casey requesting that his performance bond for off-site improvements on Alpine and Naples streets adjacent to Robinhood No. 2 be extended for six months° It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the performance bond be extended to February 1, 1958o ~APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor DeGraaf nominated Colonel Oscar Ao Axelson for membership on the Planning Commission. There being no other nominations, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the nominations be closed° Mayor I)eGraaf thereupon appointed Mr. Axelson a member of the Planning Commission to fill the expired term of Member Hesse, said term to expire on June 30, 1961. ~APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO HARBOR COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Henry Algert be reqppointed a member of the Harbor Commission. ~__~RK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Councilman Rader nominated Hal Johnson for membership on the Parh and Recreation Commission. Mayor DeGraaf stated that Chester DeVote had indicated he would be willing to serve another term. Councilman Rader withdrew his nomination. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Chester DeVote be renominated a member of the Park & Recrea- tion Commission. /~Z~ETITION FOR LIGHTING IN COUNTRY CLUB PARK A petition was read from property owners in the Country Club Park area requesting that the utility poles on an easement between Helix and Guatay Avenue be equipped with lighting fixtures. The letter was filed and the Clerk instructed to notify the petitioners that the Council was not in accord with their wishes. RESOLUTION No. 1963 - Dedication of School property - Deed in fee Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following voter to-wit: AYES: 'C~U~itmen S~ith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1964 - Dedication of School property for street purposes- Naples Street Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1965 - Dedecation of easement for slope rights (Annis) Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 569 - Amending zoning ordinance No. 398 - First reading It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Ordinance No. 569 be placed on its first reading. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None The ~)~fliaance was thereupon read in full. RESOLUTION No. 1966 - Accepting Deed to real property ( D. Street) Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader Noes: None Absent: None DDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Elmer Sorensen, Chamber of Commerce Manager requested that the Council approve their request for an additional $300. per month for operating expenses. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to amend the contract with the Chamber of Commerce for the coming fiscal year to include an additional $2100, and that $2100. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the general fund to cover the cost. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon Noes: Councilman Rader, DeWolfe Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1967 - Approving circulation of petition for Hilltop Highlands Annexation Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader Noes: None Absent: None ~/~PPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OF POLICE Mayor DeGraaf reported that the name of James Henry Quinn had been submitted by City Administrator Fulwiler for appointment as Chief of Police. It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Mr. Quinn be appointed Chief of Police. '~ REQUEST TO BUILD ON EASEMENT A letter was read from D. F. Rector requesting permission to build two houses on a 25 foot easement off Corte Maria Avenue, said request having been turned down by the Planning Commission. Mr. Rector was told to take the matter back to the Planning Commission with the idea of improving and dedicating the easement for street purposes. ~SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST TO MOVE BUILDINGS A letter was read from the City School District requesting permission to move school buildings from Vista Square School to other schools within the City. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried, that the request be granted. ~'~_ETITION FOR CURBS[ GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS A petition was read from property owners in the 100 block on Oaklawn Avenue petitioning the Council to institute proceedings to have curb, gutter and sidewalks installed in those areas not now improved. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the City Engineer appraise the property owners in the area of the additional costs if the City is required to take proceedings, but would do so if the property owners could not be induced to install their own improvements. REQUEST THAT PUBLIC NUISANCE BE ABATED A letter was read from C. D. Dawson, 288 Broadway, declaring the used car lot at 270 Broadway a public nuisance because they had spread rock and gravel on the public walk area in front of their premises and also park cars on public property. The matter was turned over to the City Administrator for a report at the next meeting. -3- ~'~'MPROVEMENT PROJECT ON BROADWAY DISCUSSED John Freeman appeared to state that he had been able to secure just seven signatures of property owners on the west side of Broadway between Io Street and J. Street to install curbs and gutters, and asked if the project could be done in two parts° The City Engineer was directed to study the matter and report as to the feasibility of dividing the project and to contact tie Gas Company to see if they would still participate in removal of the trees on a piece meal basis. Also City Engineer Floyd was instructed to contact one property owner that Mr. Freeman reported could not be sold on the project. ~,~Nq~ED FOR PODIUM SUGGESTED Councilman Dillon remarked that a podium should be installed for use of the audience° City Administrator Fulwiler was directed to look into the matter together with the properly attached sound system° REQUEST TO BURN HOUSE City Administrator Fulwiler stated he had received a request from Fire Chief Lee to burn a house on Fourth Avenue between I. St. and J. St° as part of his fire training program. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the request be granted, providing all precautions outlined by the City Administrator in a letter to the Council are complied with° ~RoPOSED "L" STREET IMPROVEMENT City Administrator Fulwiler stated ~that the appr$ si~~u~l~ figures on the properties proposed to be condemned for the "L" Street project° It was decided no action was ESECessary at this time° PARATION AND DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT City Administrator Fulwiler submitted organizational charts depicting the separation of the Division of streets from the office of the City Engineer and Public Works° Councilman Rader was of the opinion the separation was not as was intended by the Council in their motion made at the meeting of June 11, 1957. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the original motion made on June llth bo amended to read that there be a division made in the administrative offices of the City to conform to the two organizational charts labeled No. 1 and 2 and ~n file in the office of the City Clerk. .~z~PPLICATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Councilman Rader stated the Personnel Clerk had not advertised for and Administrative Officer as she was not aware of what qualifications the Council planned on setting up for the position. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that no action be taken at this time, but that qualifications be set up at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeGraaf adjourned the meeting at 10:10 P.M. to July 2Srd at 7:00 P.M.