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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1957/01/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, California Held Tuesday January 8, 1957 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Wade, Purchaser-Analyst Ross, City Engineer Floyd, City Attorney M. Campbell, SeCtyo-Clerk Saunders, Planning Co~ission Secretary Ao Stonehous~ Mayor DeGraaf led the salute to the Flag. L/CHANGE OF PROCEDURE Mayor DeGraaf opened the meeting remarking that due to the growth of the City and volume of business before the Council, it would be necessary to eliminate as much as possible audience participation, except for corrective criticism. Heckling and applause will not be allowed. The Mayor ordered a change of procedure whereby the Clerk, in calling the ro11, would start with that Councilman offering the motion or resolution° APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smiths and carried, that the Minutes of meeting of December llth be approved copies having been sent to each Councilman. RESOLUTION No. 1911 -Designating additional major City streets (L St. and Hilltop ~rive) Offered by Councilman Smitb~ read in fu11~ passed~ adopted and approved by the following voter to-wit: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf~ Dillon~ DeWolfe, Rader Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 1912- Accepting Deed of dedication to property on Hilltop Drive. Offered by Councilman Rader~ read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: Councilmen Rader, ~ith~ DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No, 1913 - Dedication of property for street purposes (James Street) Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, passed~ adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: Councilmen Dillon, DeWolfe~ Rader, S~ith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None ~/~FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR FIRE TRUCK EQUIPMENT A request was read from Fire Chief Lee for an appropriation of $2778.48 for purchase of equipment necessary to equip and operate the new fire truck. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that puechase of the equipment be authorized and $2778°48 be appropriated from, unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to cover the cost. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmes Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader Noes: None Absent: None ~LL OUT SITE APPROVED AND FUNDS AUTHORIZED A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending that the proposed fall out shelter be located at the old Library site° Ed Culnan, Director of Civil Defense, was of the opinion a more suitable location would be on the Civic Center grounds, but would put it wherever the Council thought best. The Council was of the opinion the purpose of the Shelter would be better served by locating it on the Civic Center site, because of the volume of traffic. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the fall out shelter be located on the property across from the Civic Center, the exact location to be left to the discretion of Mr. Culnan and the Engineering Depto Councilman Smith recommended that as a matter of policy, when the Council overrides a Commission decision, a letter of explanation be sent to the Commission giving the reason. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman S~ith, and carried, that an appropriate letter be sent the Planning Co~mtssion stating the reasons for the location selected by the Council for the fall out shelter, and that Councilman Smith's recom~endation to write all CommiSsions in the future, be accepted. City Engineer Floyd presented plans for the proposed fall out shelter and submitted three bids received for its construction. The low bid of L. CoEUebler for $995,00 does not include excavation. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman S~ith, and carried, that the bid for:the construction of the fall out shelter be awarded to L.CoEuebler, agd $995,00 be allocated from the Building Fund (1-18-dl) to cover the cost, The motion carried by the fol]owinE vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGrasf, Dillon Noes: None Absent: None DECISION ON SVATKO BROS, ZONE VARIANCE (Car Wash) A letter was read from the Planning Commission stating that they had reconsidered the zone variance request of the Svatko Bros. for a car wash at Fourth Avenue and E. Street, and that they once more denied the variance, Attached to the letter was a list of recommended conditions to apply, should the Council see fit to grant the variance. A petition in opposition to the variance signed by eleven citizens was presented to the Council by Attorney Albert Boyer, representln8 Mr. Robert Miles. Mr. Boyer, Mr. Miles and Ers. Eathleen Scott spoke in opposition to the variance. Sttorney Wilson, representing Svatko Bros. and Mr, Svatko spoke in favor of the variance. Mayor DeGraaf advised all concerned that this was not a public hearing, the hearing on the matter having been closed on December 11,1956. It:was moved by Councillaan Rader, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe that the .a.ppeal from the decision of the Planning Commission be sustained and th~ zone variance granted to the Svatko Bros., providing they comply with the recommendations as outlined and on file with the City Clerk, with the.exception of Nos. 1, 7, and 8 and to continue compliance with the recomendations during the operation. The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeWolfe NOES: Conncllmen Smith, DoGraaf, Dillon Absent: None PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL ANNEXATION BOUNDARY CHANGED City Administrator Wade presented for Council approval, plans deletinE a portion of the original proposed Industrial Annexation~ It was moved by Councilman S~tth, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the deletion be approved, and proper steps taken to annex the area as uninhabited territory. APPROPRIATION FOR itANII&TO STREET WATER LINE APPROVED City Engineer Floyd requested an additional appropriation of $54,81, as it was necessary to extend the new line further into the old line than anticipated in order to get a good fit, It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman De~olfe, and carried, that the request be granted and $54.81 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. -2- The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen S~lth, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe, ~ader Noes: None A~sent: None //./~JUNIOE CHAMBER ~EQUEST FOR USE OF OLD LIBRARY BUILDING A letter was read from the Junior Chamber of Co~u~erce requesting use of the old library building for conittee and board meetinESo The matter was referred to the City Ad~inistrator for reconendationo ~//EEqUEST FOR DOG VACINATION ORDINANCE A letter was read fro~ Mtso Helen Edgerton~ 1424 National Avenue requesting that the City pan an ordinance on dog vacination. The matter was referred to the City Ad~lnistrator for reconendation. L,.'NARNING ON SHALLOW GAS LINK GIVEN A letter was read from the Sail Diego Gas & Electric Co. giving notice t~aat there is a shallow high pressure gas line at the inter- section &f Lo Street and First Avenue, and requesting that it be marked on engineering maps pertaining to the proposed L. Street open- ing. City Engineer Floyd stated the matter had been taken care of. ~/REqUEST FOR REPRESENTATIVE ON ASSESSORS COMMITTEE A letter was read from County Assessor McQuilken requesting that the Council appoint a representative to meet with a co~ittee he is establishing to study assessment pr~oblemso The matter was referred to City Ad~inistrator Wade for aerO.On. ~/~.~ItE~UEST FOE FlEE PROTECTION IN AREA ANTICIPATING ANNEF, ATION A letter was read from C. C. Alley, Chairman of the Annexatidn Co~ittee stating a petition for annexation has been submitted to the Planning Co~lssion from owners of property from Moss Street to Naples Street and from Third Avenue to the East city l~its, and that these people were asking for imaediate fire protection while the annexatim~ is in progress. City Attorney M. Campbell cautioned the Council that City fire equil~nent could go outside the City only if the fire was jeopardizing City property. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried~ that the Fire Chief be instructed to use his own discretion in protectinE properties anticipating annexation; that he be given a map of the area and a time limit of ninety days be set for the protec- tion prior to annexation. V. F. Wo PROTEST A letter was read from the V,F,W~ Post protesting being referred to as "free-loaders" regarding use of the Vista Square Recreation Hall. Purch&ser~AnalySt Ross explained he has the highest regard for the V.FoW; that his remark was used in a general sense, and in no way referred to the V.F.Wo If there was a misunderstanding, Mr. Ross expressed his sincere apologies. ~/~LETTER OF PRAISE A letter was read from Kyle Stewart~ Chairman of the Safety Council, expressing gratitude to Mrs. Stonehouse for the splendid Job she has done as Secretary to the Safety Council. Mrs. Stonehouse has resigned. REQUEST FOR DELAY IN SIDEWALK.INSTALi'ATION A letter was read from Victor Lo Gould, requesting a period of one year to complete laying the sidewalk in front of Lot 1 in Gretna Green Subdivision at Hilltop Drive and Center Street. He would deposit with the City the cost of the sidewalk, as estimated by the City Engineer, to insure the installation by that time° It was moved by Councilman De~olfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the request be granted. v~FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR SPECIAL ATTORNEY FEES Statements for $800. each were submitted by Verne O. Warner and James B~ Abbey for services rendered, as attornies on the Rarley Cook case. It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried~ that the fees be paid and that $800. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to supplement that already allocated in the budget for special attorney fees° The motion carried by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Dillon, DeWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS At this time Mayor DeGraaf asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard, There being no one wishin8 to be heard, the Mayor continued with the Agenda. TIDELANDS BILL City Attorney M. Campbell stated he had a letter from Mr. Mohr requesting that a hill be introduced into the Legislature to permit the exchange of tidelands for other lands. City Administrator Wade stated he had received a subsequent letter from Mr. ¥ohr asking that the matter be dropped. L/~.~FFICER COOK REINSTATEMENT REQUESTED Councilman Rader stated that the original charges for the dismissal of Officer Harley Cook were that he had left the City with a police car without authorization. As the Civil Service Commission found Officer Cook innocent of that charge~ it was Councilman Rader's opinion the Council should recouend to the Department head that Officer Cook be reinstated. It was moved by Councilman Rader that the Council recommend to the Chief of Police that Officer Cook be reinstated. The motion died for lack of a second. SPECIAL TRIP EXPLAINED Councilman Rader asked for an explanation as to why City Administrator Wade and Purchaser-Analyst Ross were both at North Island on December 28~ 1956. Mr. Wade explained that Councilman ~ith had extended him an invitation to visit his establishment, and he had asked Mro Ross to accompany him. Councilman Rader was of the opinion that when the Ach~inistrative Officer was out of town~ his assistant should remain on the job. REQUEST FOR FUNDS - Police Reserve Captain Berry of the Chula Vista Police Reserves asked that the Council consider an appropriation for their organization to help defray incidental expenses incurred by the men while on duty. The matter was referred to City Administrator Wade and Purchaser-Analyst Ross for study and recommendation. ~/' COUNCILMAN RADER REQUESTS FLOOR FOR MRS, ROBERTS It was moved by Councilman Rader that Mrs. Norma Roberts be given the floor at this time. The motion died for lack of a second. CIL~GE ORDER IN CIVIC CENTI/R REMODELING APPROVED City Engineer Floyd requested thata-ahange order be approved in remodeling the Police Dept. to include painting the old squad room, painting the dark room black and chan~lng tile in the radio room, total cost to be $123.00. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the change order be approved, and $123. be allocated from the bulldln8 fund (1-18-dl) to cover the cost. The motion carried by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: Councilmen l~eWolfe, Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon Noes: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT ~avor DeGraaf adlourned the meeting at 9:20 P,M un%il January 22] 1957,