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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1956/12/11HINUTKfl OF A REGULAR MEKTING OFT HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, California Held Tuesday Decesber 11, 1956 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Rader, ~mith, l~Graaf, Dillon, DoWolfe Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Wade, City Attorney Mo Campbell, City Finance Officer Grant, Purchaser-Analyst Ross, City Engineer Floyd, Sectyo-Clerk Saunders, Planning Commission Sectyo A. Stonehouseo Mayor DeOraaf led the salute to the Flag at 7:00 P.M. APPROVAL OY COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and carried, that the Minutes be approved for meetings of Hovember 13th and 27th. ~/~BLxc HEARING - Appeal of Svatko Brothers on decision of Planning Commission on Zone Variance This being the time and place, am advertised, for a public hear- ing on tho above mentioned zone variance appeal, Mayor DoGraaf declared the hmaring open, and called upon those wishing to be heard. Woodrow Wilson, Attorney for tho 8vatko Brothers, npoke on their bohal:f. Mr. Harry Baker, 325 Fourth Avenue, neither for or qainat the variance, inquired aa to the closing t~me of the proposed car wash. He was informed by Hr, Wilson the place would operate from 8~00 AsH. to 5:00 Poi. The Clerk reported one written protest to the variance hsd been receivedo There being no others wishing to be heard, Mayor bGranf declared the henring closed. It wan moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilmen hder, and carried, that the utter of the moue variance for Svatko Brothers car wash.be referred back to the Planning Comm~asion, with the recommendation that conditionm they would have made in granting the variance bo compiled and with the recoumsndation that the variance bo granted, and if not, it bo returned to the Council along with the above mentioned conditions, for the January 8th meeting. RBSOLUTION-No. 1909 - Accepting Deed to one foot lot - Hobart properties Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYJESz Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe NOGS: None Absent: None ~/HKPORT ON NRED FOR ADDITIONAL PATROL CAR IN POLICE DEPT. Purchaser-Analyst Ross reported on an extensive study he had sade, as requested by the Council, for the need of an additional patrol car in the Police Dept., and it was hie recommendation that the extra car authorized purchased at the last Council meeting, bo allocated to the pulico Dept. Lieut. Seiveno of the Police Dept. also outlined the need for another car in the Police Dept. It was moved by Councilmen DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried, that City Administrator Wade be charged with the responsibility of assigning the cars to the best of his discretion. ~APPROPRIATION FOR PARKING METER HEADS City Finance Officer Grant requested $1000. be appropriated for additional parking meter heads to be held in stock as replacements. It was hewed by Councilnan DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried, that the purchase of the additional parking meter heads be authorized, and that $1000. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the l~arking Meter fund to cover their cost. The motion carried by the foil.winE vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, i)eOraaf, Dillon, DeW. Ifc Noes: None Absent: None ~NDS AUTHORIZED FOR ANIMAL SHILTKR UTILITIEfl City Finance Officer Grant requested that $5000 be appropriated to cover expense of utilities at the animal shelter, over and above the amount bud~etedo It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Smith and cnrried, that the request be granted and $500. be appropriated from unappropriated surplus of the General Fund for tbs reason stated. The motion carried by the foil,winE vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RATIFICATION OF FINANCE COMMITT~8e APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF WARRANTS Councilman Dillon reported that the Finance Comuittee had gone over the Warrants, and recommended that they be paid. It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and carried, that larrants Nos. 788 throuEh 1231 be approved for payment. The motion carried by the foil,winE vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes None Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and carried, that checkinE of the warrants by a Finance Committee be discontinued, and n copy of the bills furnished each Councilmnn. ~d~O~T ON SALAny SURVEY City Administrator Wade reported he had made a survey of the eight departments involved in the request by the Employees' Assn. for pay raises, and found that if the rainee were Eranted, seventeen overlaps in salary ranEes would be created, which would cause a serious up. et in the present schedule. Councilman Rader inquired as to what the cost would be to grant all employees not receivinE a raise at budEet time a five perment cost of livinE raise. Mr. Wade stated that such a request should be referred to the Civil Service Commission. Lewis Fry~ President of the Employees' Amen. again stressed the need of those employees in the lower brackets for more take home pay in view of the constantly rising cost of living. It was recommended by Councilman DeWolfe, and concurred by the other Councilmen, that City Administrator Wade confer with the Civil Service Commission and review the lower bracket positions to determine if there is any way in which a salary increase can be granted vi~hout jeopardizing the ranEe schedule. ~/~'NDUSTRIAL LANDS ANNEXATION A map of the proposed Industrial Lands Annexation was presented to the Council for study. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and carried, that the proposed annexation be approved and a legal description drawn and forwarded to the Boundary Commission. -2- ~DEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER POLICY In discussing the sidewalk, curb and gutter policy it was pointed out that private contractors were doing a good job selling the public on sidewalks, curbs and gutters, but little was being done about shoulder paving. It was thought if the contractors were educated to the City's policy on shoulder paving,/'they might in turn sell the public on the idea at the time of curb, antimatter installation. Councilman Radar recouendo'd~that the City proceed as presently and make a follow up call to the p~oplo installing curb, gutter and sidewalks and attempt to sell them on shoulder paving. 'No action takes. JANITORIAL SERVICE AUTHORIZED City Administrator Wade e~ated that added Janitorial service would be needed now that the Civic C~nter had been enlarged, and quoted bids from the following firms: Chula Vista Maintenance ~ervice $132050 pr HOe Johnie Nalkley 200000 pr for the care of the two new It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and carried, that the Ea~or be authorized to enter into a contract with the Chula Vista Naintenance Service for a six month trial period with a thirty day cancellation clause, and that $7950 be allocated from the Building Fund (1-18-D) to cover the cost. The motion carried by the relieving vote, toowit: AYES: Councilmen Radar, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None L/~A~UISITION ~J~PROPBRTY AT HILLTOP DRIVE AND VISTA WAY AUTHORIZED Councilman~DeWolfe reported he had contacted Mrs. Little, o~ner of the property that the City ia desirous of obtaining at Hilltop Drive and Vista Way, and found she would be willing to sell the property for $500. net, tb~ City to pay all escrow feesp and that she be assured installation of improvements in the way of curbs and gutters would not be required of her, It wan moved by Councilman DeNolfo, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried, that City Administrator Wade bo authorized to purchase the property, and that $550. be appropriated from unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to cover the cost. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Radar, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: Mona Absent: None ~FIC SAFBTY COUNCIL A letter was rend from the Hen Diego County Traffic Safety Council requsnting that two citizens from Chula Vista be nominated to serve on the Board of Directors of the Council, and that the Council make an emergency appropriation of funds for the Safety Council for the period of January through June, 1957. It was recommended that the letter be alerted to the Chula Vista Safety Council. METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY ACT A letter wan read from the County Board of Supervisors request- ink support and assistance in obtaining the passage by the State Legislature of the proposed San Diego Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. The letter was referred to City Administrator Wade for study and report. ~EQuEFF OF itOllg AIRCRAFT FOR HOUSING PRIORITY A letter vas read from C~rl Stanley, Housing ifanager, in regard to an inquiry from Rohr Aircraft Corporation pertaining to assistance in providing emergency housing for new employees of thM Company. Mr. Stanley suggested that RohrAlrcraft, for the next ninety days, be granted first priority to all units not accepted by the Navy over and above present waiting llstso ~qJ~NDMENT TO BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE PROPOSED A Resolution wa· read from the Chamber of Commerce, the Chula Vista ~owntown Assn. and the Broadway Assn. urglng that the Council amend the Buslness Llcen~e Ordinance to pr,vidE for the collection of an additional $5.00 on every license, to be uaed for Chriatmam decorations. Councilman Rider was of the opinion, if a change ls to be made in the Business License Ordinance, a Committee should be formed to study other needed changes, Councilman DeWolfe requested that a survey be made of other cities to determine how they finance their Christmas decorations. Mayor DeGraef stated he would appoint · Committee at a later date to study the request on amending the Business License, ~/I~POSAL FOR USE OF VISTA SQUARE LAND SUBMITTED A letter vas read from Jack H. Perrins proposing that the Vista Square Houelng land be used for a planned and attractive Shopping Center. The letter was filed. ~E~E 'TTERS ON DISPOSITXON OF VISTA ~UAR~ HOUSING A letter was read from the Natl,·al Ctty-Chula Vista Board of Realtors, suggesting that the tenants of the Vlsta Square project be notlfied immediately of the City's desire to liquidate the project in October, 1957 in order that they may relocate prior to that time. The letter w~l filed, A letter was reed from the Chamber of Commerce encouraging the Council to terminate operation of Vista Square Housing in October, 1957. Elmer 8,tense· of the Chamber of Commerce spoke in support of the letter. No actlon taken. a SIo ATIONS REQUESTED A letter was read from Earl A. Mnneell requesting that the Council request the resignationm of Police Chief Rob, rte and City Administrator Wade immediately. Councilman Rider asked that the Council reconsider his recommenda- tion st the last mc,tinE, that Chief Rob, rte, City Administrator Wade. and Hou·inE Manager Stanley be asked for their resignations. Ho moved that City Administrator Wade. Chief Roberts, and Housing Manager Stanley be asked to hand in their rosiEnations, effective immediately. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman ~mith stated it was his opinion that no action should be taken in regard to the Chief end City Administrator until the Civil Service hearings on the Cook case ire completed, and that in his opinion there was no charge against Mr. Stanley. Mrs. Norma Roberts, President of the Citizen8 League related that the League did not feel the HousinE investigation by the May,rtE Committee was unbiasodo She presented s petition signed by three hundred residents requesting that a thorough investigation be made of ill housing complaints; that all tenant· have the right of redress through channels, without bias; that eviction not be used by the management as · weapon; that the housinE management and staff respect individual tonant0s privacy and that the eviction order on Clarence Foster be rescinded. Mr. William C. Percival spoke in support of the pm·itl,no Mr. Clarence Foster requested that his order of eviction be rescinded or postponed temporarily on a hardmhip basis. Mr. Stanley, Rousing Manager, stated the eviction still stands as far ss ho was concern.do Mr. Foster requested · final decision from the Council. It was moved by Councilman Reder that action of the eviction of Mr. Foster be rescinded. The motion died for lack of a second. In view of the fact that Councilman DmWolfe may not have heard clearly the request8 on the petition filed by Mrs. Roberts, Councilman Rider again moved that the eviction notice on Mr. Foster be rescinded immediately. The motion again died for lack of a second. No further action was takm on the matter. -4- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ~ Nra. Norma Roberts stated she had been informed that the City ~carried no public liability or property damage insurance on Police ~ equipment. The City Finance Officer stated she had been informed '~ wrongly° Mrs° Roberts stated she had heard one of the cars supposedly ~ ~ for the City car pool had been used by one of the City employees for a vacation trip. She declined to divulge the na~e of the employee. No action taken. RESOLUTION No. 1910 - Approving~og Pound Agreement with National City. Offered by Councilman Radar, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader~ ~eith, DeGraaf, ~illons ~e~olfe Noes: None Absent: None ~..~ODLIGHTING OF CIVIC C~qTER ,INGS City ~ngineer Floyd reported the contract price for floodlight- ing the two new wings to the Civic Center would amount to $876°, but that they could be installed by City Employees for $250, It was moved by Councilman Radar, seconded by Councilman De~olfe and carried, that City Engineer Floyd be authorised to proceed with the installation, using City employees, and that $250. be allocated The motion from the building fund (1-18-D) for cost of materials. carried by the following votes to=wit: AYES: Councilmen Itadsr, Smiths Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: Councilman DmGraaf Absent: None ~RING OF PRINCIPAL ENGINEER AUTHORIZED City Engineer Floyd requested that the position of Principal Engineer be filled, due to the heavy work load in his office. It wan moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the necessary funds be appropriated for the salary of Principal Engineer, not to be used until the sxa~ination for the position has been given and the posltion fllled, The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Radar, ~atth, DeOraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None ~bsnnt: None It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Radar and carried, ~hat the Civil Service Couission be directed to call for exa~inations for the position of Principal Engineer, SURFACING AT SWIMMING POOL City Engineer Floyd presented plans and prices for installa- tion of the water deck at the nwimaing pool. No action taken at this ~/~NGE ORDER ON CIVIC CENTZR IMPROVEMENTS City Engineer Floyd reported a change order to delete the lighting fixtures in the Police Dept. from the contract would give the City a credit of It was moved by Councilman Radar, seconded by Council~an DeWolfe, and carried, that the change order be approved. OPENING OF *L' STREET Plans were presented shoving the pr.posed route for opening Street from Country Club Drive to a point west of First Avenue. It vas moved by Councilman Dillon, eeconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that authority be given to proceed with the project, and that application be made to the State for uee of gas tax funds. ~]~PRESEI~ATIVR ON PAR~ING SURV~ Mayor DeGraaf eppointed ~ Councilman Smith aa representative on the Downtown Aesociation*s Committee for sparking survey. ADJOURNMENT ' Mayor DeGraaf adjourned the meeting at twelve, midnight, sine die, ~Camp~~l ,~Ctty Clerk City of Chula Vista, California 717 I11 Wq~tp. ~.-r I~wtw etv. 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