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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1956/11/27 MINUTES OF AN ADJO~JRNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VIBTA, CALIFOitNIA Held Tuesday November 27, 1956 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.Mo wi~h the followinE Councilmen present: Councilmen Rader, ~aith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Absent: None Also present: City Ad~inistrstor Wade, Purchaser-Analyst Ross, City Engineer ~loyd, Planning ~ecretary Stonehouse, and City Attorney M. ~a~pbell Mayo~DeGraaf led the salute to the Flag HE~OLUTION No. 1906 - Giving Notice of proposed *'~' Street Annexation Offered by Councilman ~&, r~d in full, passed, adopted and approved by the follow,nE vote, to-wit: AYES:~ Councilmen lieder, ~ith, l)eOrnaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RE~OLUTI~q No. 1907 - Approvinf improvement aEreement-Hobart Knolls Offered by Councilman lieder, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen lieder, ~ith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 559 - Approving annexation of Naples Street School site- Second reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilmen Dillon, and carried, that Ordinance No. 559 be placed on its second readinE; that re&dinE of the text be waived, and the Ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the followinw vote, to-wit: AYMS: Councilmen Rader, ~ith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None BID AWARDED ON FIN~ TRUCE Purchaser-Analyst Hens stated n thorough study had been mede of the bids received on the new Fire Truck submitted at the last meeting, and in view of the fact the Albro Company, low bidder, had not met bid requirements, he recomaended that the bid be awarded to the ~eaErave Co° It wes meved by CouncZl~ ~Zth, seconded by Councilman ~Molfe, and carried, that the bid of the ~a~rave Company in the ~ount of $24,925.6~ be accepted and City A~Zn~mtrator Wade authorized to enter into a contract w~th the ~mpany. ~e ~tAon carried by the follow~ng vote, to-wit:V AYES: Councilmen ~der, ~tth, ~Graaf, Dillon, ~Wolfe Noes: None Absent: None AWARDED ON PATROL CARS Purchaser-Analyst Ross reported receiving the following bids on three nee Patrol Cars: Acme Chevrolet $7092.48 South Bay Chevrolet 6553.72 Fuller Eotors 6665.40 M~. Ross explained the Fuller bid was for Ford Interceptors, scientifically designed for police work. Councilman Rader ~oved that Er. Rose investiEate to see if the Police Dept. needs the increase of one car, and hold up awarding of the bid until the report is made. The motion died for lack of a second. It wan moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Seith, and carried, that. the bid of Fuller Motors be accepted in the a~ount of $6,665.40 and that an additional $365.40 be appropriated from unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to cover the amount over that budgeted for the cars. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: Councilman Rader Absent: None It vas moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman lander, and carried, that Hr. Roes make an exhaustive study of Police car mileage and need for an additiona~ Patrol Car, and have the information ready at the next regular me~ng. ISCUSSION ON A~UI ON OF PROPERTY AT HILLTOP DilVg & VISTA WAY City Ad~nistrator Wade asked auth9rity to negotiate further with owners of tb~ triangular pl~ce of property at Hilltop Drive and Ylata Way which the C.~ ~s desirour of obtii~ing, and if terms cannot be reached, he asked au~hority to proceed with condemnation. It w~m moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the City Administrato~ be authorized to negotiate with the owners of the property, and if np;mgreement can be reached, that he continue with condonation proceedin~. .City Attorney H. Campb,ll adviBed that the matter would have to csme back to the Council bef~j~O condemnation proceedings could start. ~/OOFF-STREET PARKING ORDINAN~ After discussing the proposed off-street parking Ordinance, Councilman Rader moved that the Ordinance bo referred back to the Planning Commiaa~on with the recommendation that all areas zoned C-1 or M-1 prior to January 1, 1956 bo included in the Central Business District. The m6tion died for lack of a second. Councilman hith was oppomed to the off-street parking Ordinance in any form. Councilman DmWolfe was of the opinion more parking meter money should bo earmarked for purchase of additional parking lots. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hider, a~d carried, that the off-street parking Ordinance bo killed. ~//~URVKY ON DO~NTOWH DEVELOPMENT David Phair, 8ecty. of the Downtown Association, advised the Council that the Downtown Association had engaged the services of Hohr', Adams and Plourde, Consultants, to conduct a survey for recommendations on development of the downtown district. The survey had boon completed and a study group was being formed to go over the survey. Mr. Phair asked that one or two Councilman meet with the group. Mayor DoGraaf stated he would appoint sommone to attend the meetings. ~/SIDKUALK, CUItB. AND GUTTMR REPORT City Administrator Wade filed with the Council, a supplement to the original recommendationn and proposals on the Council sidewalk, cubb and gutter policy to be followed in the future. It was suggested a study be made of the supplement for action at the next meetlng. RESOLUTION No. 1908-Vacating and closing a portion of Hilltop Drive Offered by Coumeilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeG~'aaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: Nrme Absent: None Mr. C. B. Smith of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company withdrew ,hie Company's protest to the closing. HACK THE ATTACK CAMPAIGN A letter was read from DeGraaf Austin, Chairman of the San Diego Co~nty '*Back the Attack" campaign on traffic accidents, urging that the City form a local committee to work with the County Committee on this worthwhile project. The letter was referred to the Safety Council. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: Councilman Eader Absent: None It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, ascended by Councilman lieder, and carried, that Mr. Ross make an exhauntive study of Police car mileage and need for an additiona~ Patrol Car, and have the information ready at the next regular ISCUSSION ON A~UIS ON OF PROPERTY AT HILLTOP DRIVE & VISTA WAY City Ad~nistrator Wade asked authsrity to negotiate further with owners of th~ triangular piece of property at Hilltop Drive and Vista Way which the Ct~t~ La deeirour of obtai~ing, and if terms cannot be reached, he a~ked authority to proceed with condemnation. It w~m moved by Counci~man DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the City Adminiatrato~ be authorized to negotiate with the owners of the property, and if n?.~tgreement can be reached, that he continue with condemnation proceedin~. .City Attorney M. Campbell advised that the matter would have to come hack to the Council befQ~b condemnation proceedings could start. ~OFF-STREET PARKING OMDINANC~ After dimcueeing the proposed off-street .parking Ordinance, Councilman Rader moved that the Ordinance be referred back to the Planning Commission with the recommendation that all areas zoned C-1 or N-1 prior to January 1, 1956 be iscluded in the Central Business District. The m~tion died for lack of a ascend. Councilman hith was oppomed to the off-street parking Ordinance in any form. Councilman DeWolfe was of the opinion more parking meter money should be earmarked for purchase of additional parking lots. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the off-street parking Ordinance be killed. RVEY ON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT David Phair, 8ecty. of the Downtown A~sociation, advised the Council that the Downtown Association had engaged the services of Mohr', Adam~ and Plourde, Consultants, to conduct a survey for recommendations on development of the downtown districts The survey had been completed and a study group was being formed to go over the survey. Mr. Phair asked that one or two Councilmen meet with the group. Mayor DoGraaf stated he would appoint someone to attend the meetings. SIDEWALK, CURB. AND GUTTER REPORT City Administrator Wade filed with the Council, a supplement to the original recommendationz and proposals on the Council sidewalk, cubb and gutter policy to be followed in the future. It was suggested a study be made of the supplement for action at the next meeting. RE~OLUTION No. 1908-Vacating and closing a portion of Hilltop Drive Offered by Commeilman Radur, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DaWolfe Noes: Nome Absent: None Mr. C. B. Smith of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company withdrew ,his Company's protest to the closing. BACK THE ATTACK CAMPAIGN A letter was read from DeOraaf Austin, Chairman of the San Diego County '*Back the Attack*' campaign on traffic accidents, urging that the City form a local committee to work with the County Committee on this worthwhile project. The letter was referred to the Safety Council. CENSUS A letter was read from T. W. Fletcher, Assistant to the City HanaKer of San Diego, informing the Council that San Diego was having a Special Census taken, and inquirinE if there might be a possibility Chula Yista might be interested in conducting one at this tiM. City Administrator Wads was of the opinion a c~naua for Chula Yista would not be practical this year. Ko action taken. ~DRAINAGE PROB~2~ - Third Avenue Extension A letter was read fro~ Harold S. Young informing the Council that he and other property owners on Kimball Thrrace were taking to court the ~atter of the drainage problem at t~e rear of their properties, allegedly caused by the development of Thtrd Avenue Extension. The letter was filed. ANGK OkDER - Civic Center m~odeling Job. City Engineer ~loyd reported the re.oval of tee small petitions in the Police D~pt. had been deleted from the alteration plans for which the contractor had given a credit of $75. Hr. Floyd explained alterations in the Finance office, not includinK the lights, authorized at a previous meeting, would cost approzi~ately $398° It was waved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the change order be approved and $333° allocated fro~ the Building Fund (l-l~-D) for the proposed alterations to the Finance office. The notion carried by th~ following vote, to-eli: AYES: Councilmen Buder, ~-ith, l)eGraaf, Dillon, De.elSe Noes: None Absent: None ~JIO~TEB~LLO STREET CUL-DE-SAC 'City Engineer Floyd reported that property owners on Montebello Street were r®queating that the City straighten their street whore the old cul-de-sac was left when the street vie exteaded. Mr. Floyd estimated the cost would be approximately ~600. The Council was of the opinion some compromise might be reached whereby the City could remove and grade and the property owners replace the work. Kb action taken. ~//~LKT'FKR ON TIDKI.qNDS GI~qNTS City Attorney M. Campbell r®queeted authority to send a letter to munster Fred Kraft requesting that he introduce a bill a~ending all the Tidelands Grants to the City of Chula Vista. It was moved by Councilman Smith, ascended by Councilman bWolfe, and carried, that the City Attorney be authorined to zend the letter aa requested. i//RNPORT ON R~URST FOR ~PLO~ WAGE *I~CR~3.SE City Administrator Wade rear'ed 8hit ~e tncreame/the wages of those employees recomnded f~ racism by the hployeos* Amm~iation comncinf ~m~rilmt, ~uldc~t ~759, He stated there wu no surplus in the hrk i bcreiti~ and Larry funds, es tf the raise vas granted, the Mnoy for those two deptrtents uuld have to b ~rroved from tho ~norml ~nd. bvis Fry, ~osident of the ~Mciatton, sit.rated Mre on the request, stresstn~ hardship am the reason for the request at this tiaa. ~e Council was of the opinion ~re study mhould be ~Zven to the request, and amked that the City A~inistrator have a chart prepared for the next meeting listing the nployee8 in each de~rtaent and their wa~es in c~rinn to each other~ alms that a check ~ ~de with the County to see Ar raises not rec~ndod by County Civil So.ice for employees of Chula Vista were r~o~ended for San Diego employees. 3 ~NIOR ENGINEER AUTHORIZED City ,Engineer Floyd asked authority to hire a Junior Engineer and elevate others in the department until examinations can be held. It was moved by Councilman ~qmith, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to advertise for a Junior Engineer. Mr. Floyd was directed to work with City Administrator Wade and prepare a chprt showing Just how he plans on shifting personnel in his department to higher positions pending enamina~tons. The chart is to be prepared and sent to the Council for study prior to next meeting. L. STREgT OPENING Councilman bith, upon inquiring on the progress of the L. Street opening program, vas informed ney charts would be ready for presentation at the next meeting. Councilman Smith asked if the matter of car wamhinE in the housing project had been investigated. City Administrator Wade reported provi- sions were once provided for car washing at the project but were not too satisfactory, and he would not recommend they revive the plan. ~/~Ke CONSERVATION PROGRAM Mayor DeGraaf reported he had appointed Attorney James Duberg to serve on the water conservation program. ~/~VIC CENTER FLOODLIGHTS Councilman Rader recommended that flood lights be installed to light up the two new wings on the Civic Center, and suggested City Engineer Floyd obtain an estimate of the cost for presentation at the next meeting. INTERPRETATION ON BaY CORRIDOR It vas moved by Councilman Racier, seconded by Councilman 8mith, and carried, that the City Administrator draft a letter to State Attorney General Brown requesting an interpretation as to the legality of the Bay Corridor. ~//VISTA SOU&~E AUDITORIUM Councilman Rader stated he was unaware that the auditorium at Vista Sq*a~e had been closed and was being used for storage space, and roc~nded something be done to reactivate the building for more ,important uses. RESIGNATIONS REOUEST~D Councilman hder ~ec~nded to the Council that City Idmlniatrator Wade, Police C~!ef~oberts, and Housing Manager Stanley be requested to hand in their rNt~ations due to the current unrest within the City. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeGraaf adjourned the meeting at lO&20 P.M. sine die. Chula Vista, California