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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1956/09/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, California Held Tuesday September 11, 1956 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen ~ader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon Absent: Councilman DeWolfe Also present: City Attorney M. Campbell, Purchaser-Analyst Ross, Associate City Engineer Harshman, Secty.-Clerk Saunders Mayor DeGraaf led the salute to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hader, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the Minutes for the meetings of August 14, 17, and 28th be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. RESOLUTION No. 1890 - Bison Subdivision - Approving tentative Map Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, by the following vote, to-wit: : AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeWolfe adopted and approved Councilman De~olfe arrived at this time. RESOLUTION No. 1891 - Rego Manor Subdivision - Tentative Map Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hader, Smith, DeGraaf, Noes: None Absent: None passed, Dillon, adopted and approved De~olfe RESOLUTION No. 1892 - Approving contract with State for Sales Tax Collection Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, by the following vote~ to-wit~ AYES~ Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Noes: None Absent: None passed, Dillon, adopted and approved DeWolfe RESOLUTION No. 1893 -Approving agreement with Sweetwater Union High School - District for paving Offered by Councilman ~ader, read in full, b~ the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith,. DeGraaf, Noes: None Absent= None passed, Dillon, adopted and approved DeWolfe ~,' ~U~CHASE OF DIRTFOR DEVELOPMENT OF HILLTOP DRIVE EXTENSION City Administrator pro-rem Ross reported that A. J. Dieterle was in favor of dedicating a portion of their property for development of Hilltop Drive extension only if the City re-routed the creek bed, which would cost approximately $2000. Mr. Ross stated the Council had three alternatives in the matter; either to condemn the Dieterle property, re-route the creek, or drop the matter entirely. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rader that action on the matter be withheld for the present time. Councilman DeWolfe proposed that the Council obtain the dirt offered by Hobart Properties, re-route the creek bed at this time, and finish the project at some later date. Discussion followed on the desirability of extending L. Street through from Hilltop Drive to Third Avenue as soon as possible, and Councilman DeWolfe proposed that one block of the H. Street widening project be eliminated this year if necessary, in order to use the gas tax money for purchase and development of Lo Street. Councilman S~lth stated in his opinion the L. Street project was of much more importance than the Hilltop Drive extension project, He withdrew his motion. It was then moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that negotiations be commenced with property owners for re- routing the creek bed; that the dirt offered by Hobart Properties Inc. be purchased as per their offer and distributed and compacted for street purp&ees on Hilltop Drive Extension, and that an amount not to exceed $9000. be appropriated from unappropriated surplus, General Fund, ~ cover the cost. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: Councilman Smith Absent: None //'~ETITION FOR SIDEWALK ON E. STREET A petition was presented by property owners in the vicinity of Eo Street between Second and Minor Avenue requesting that sidewalk be installed on the South side of E. Street from Second Avenue to Minor Avenue. Mrs. M. Beckman as spokesman for the petitioners, stated the safety of children on their way to school was in Jeopardy, as they had to walk in the street. The matter was referred to the Engineering Department to make a feasibility study° It was suggested the petitioners contact the School Board on the matter of obtaining bus service for the children in that area, as long as it was so dangerous. LETTER OF CRITICISM ON CIVIC CENTER ADDITIONS A letter was read from A.P.Beaaley, Contractor, criticising the looks of the wings being added to the Civic Center, and asking that something be done to revise the roof plans in order that the additions might look as though they belonged to the original building. It was ~oved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Purchaser-An~!yst Ross, Building Inspector Grady, and the Engineering Department work with the Contractor to see if the plans could be revised so that the additions will blend into the original building, and obtain estimates on the cost to raise the roof to a peak. FIESTA REQUEST FOR $1000. A letter was read from the Fiesta Committee requesting that the $1000 budgeted for the Fiesta Parade be paid to the Junior Chamber of Cosmmrce at this time, in order that they might meet their expenses. It was moved by Councilsmn Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the requeet be granted. FIESTA REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEES A letter was read from the Fiesta Committee requesting that the Council waive business license fees as in the past. City Attorney M. Campbell informed the Council they had no authority to waive the fees. The letter was ordered filed. OUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE OF FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTORS A letter was read from Fire Yarshal Smithey inviting the Councilmen to attend the ~eeting of the Southern California Conference of Fire Prevention Inspectors to be held Friday September 14th in the Youth Center building. RESOLUTION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON HARBOR DEVELOI~fENT A Resolution of the Chamber of Comrce was read recommending that the City Council move to for~ an authority for the development of the Hay. No action taken. ANNEXATION Supported by Chamber of Commerce A letter was read from the Chamber of Comerce urging the Councils' support of any plans of annexation by property owners to the South of the City. Letter ordered filed. -2- REQUEST FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF AMBULANCE CALLS A letter was read from Attorney John Ronis, representing Bay Cities Ambulance Service, requesting a more equitable arrangement be made regarding the use of ambulances by the City, and that calls be distributed between the two companies operating in the City. Chief Roberts stated the Bay Cities Service had been warned several times about traveling at excessive speed, but did not seem willing to comply with the law, which was one reason for his not being called. The Council was of the opinion the two companies should be equally patronized, but should there be a lack of cooperation on the part of the company in complying with the laws, that company could not be expected to receive further calls. It was moved by Councilman S~ith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Purchaser-Analyst Ross write a letter to the Bay Cities Ambulance Service explaining the.thinking of the Council on the matter, and the report they had received from the Chief of Police. PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST FOR DEPARTMENT APPROVAL OF BUSINESS LICENSES A letter was read from the Planning Comission requesting that all new applications for h~lsinesB lincenses be first submitted to the Department of Planning for approval before licensing by Department of Finance. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that a Directive be issued to the Finance Office that all new business licenses be first approved by the Department of Planning before being licensed by the Finance Department. ~,~NING COMMISSION REQUEST FOR AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE No. 398 A letter was read to the Planning Commission requesting that the Council direct ~.and instruct the City Attorney to prepare for the Planning Comissions~ study, several a~enchaents to Ordinance No. 398 as outlined. It wa~ mo~d by Councilman S~ith, seconded by Councilman Reeler, and carried, that the request be referred to the City Attorney for study and reco~endationso ~ PAYMENT OF BILLS Councilman DeWolfe reported that the Finance Cosmittee had gone over the Warrants, and reco~endsd that they be paid. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that Warrants Nos. 347 through 531 be approved for payment. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, S~lth, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None INTERC~U~qlCATION SYST~ AU~ORIZED FOR POLICE DEPAR~ENT City A&aintstrator p~o, tem Ross stated the Police Chief was requesting that an inter-co~municatt~ ~stem be installed in the new addition to the Police Dept~, and hm'had.~a estimate of $482.75 for installation of the system. It was moved, by C~u~lman S~, secended by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the inter cmuaicatiod~ sy~em be installed in the Police Dept,, and that $482.75. be apprepriated from the building fund (1-18-dl) to cover the cost. The motion carried by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Counc~tlm~ Rader~ S~ith, B~Graaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None REMODELING OF EXISTING POLICE AND ENGINEERIR~]~gJtRTERS City Achninistrator pro-tem Ross explained the need for alterations in the existing police and Engineering quar~rs, due to the building expansion program. Building Inspector Grady estima~ed the cost to be around $2500° It was moved by Councll~n DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the Building Inspector, Engineer¥ and Police Chief obtain bids from at least three contractors on the remodeling of the Police"and Engineering quarters. / LEGISLATION FOR ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS City Administrator pro-rem Ross stated that City Administrator Wade was desirous of instigating legislation in Sacramento so that the City might at a later date issue revenue bonds for development of the Harbor. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe~,_~n~ carried, that the City Attorney be authorized to go to Los A~ to consult with O*Melveny and Myers, law firm, for the necessary information to proceed. MANN. TO STREET WATER LINE City Administrator pro-tea Ross reported that all bids received for the new water line at the Housing project were more than the amount budgeted. The Reid Plumbing Company submitted the low bid, but as their State license was not in order, the City Attorney ruled he could not be given the bid. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the matter be held over unti~ the next mesting. INSURANCE BID AWARDED City Finance Officer Grant reported he had received only one bid for the renewal of our comprehensive liability insurance for the next three years. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and carried, that the bid of the Farmers Insurance Group be accepted. SOUND SYSTEM FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS City Administrator pro-tem Roes reported he had received a price of $562.41 to Snstall a complete new system in the Council Chambers, or three additkonal speakers of the type now in use can be installed for $289.64. It was moved by Councilman Smith that the speakers now in use be retained, but used to better advantage. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Rader that the bid for three additional speakers at $289.64 be accepted. The motion died for lack of a second. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REQUEST A letter was read from the Civil Service Co~mission request- ing a Joint meeting with the Council to discuss Charter provisions relative to the powers and duties of the Commission. Mayor DeGraaf set September 18 at 7=30 P.M. in the Council Chambers as the time and place for the meeting, and directed the Clerk to so notify the Co~mission members. Also it was requested that the City Attorney and Personnel Clerk be present. SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS Discussion was held on possible ways of enlarging the shuffleboard court area. No action taken. SAFETY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION ON BROADWAY HAZARD A letter was read from the Safety Council recommending that due to th~, h~$dous condition, the bank on the west side of Broadway North of~a~/*Street be graded down, and a sidewalk constructed. The Council was of the opinion if the City cut the bank down, perhaps the property owners could be induced to inst~ll their sidewalks. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the Engineering Department take official action to obtain slope rights and report to the Council the estimated cost. SPEED LIMIT CHANGED A letter was read from the Safety Council recommending that the speed limit on E. Street from Broadway to Third Avenue be increased to 35 miles per hour, and that Broadway be made a 35 mile zone for the entire length of the City. -4- It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the speed limit on go Street be changed from 25 miles to 35 miles an hour from Broadway to Third Avenue, and the speed limit on Broadway between Davidson and Orange Streets be changed from 25 miles to 35 miles an hour, and that the streets be so posted. ~R~ING ELIMINATED WEST OF THIRD - SOUTH OF Jo STREET A letter was read from the Safety Council recommending that parking be eliminated on the ~outh side of J. Street between the curb return at Third Avenue and the Methodist Church driveway. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the recommendation be approved and the curb painted red, providing there was no protest from the Church officials. SAFETY COUNCIL FAVORS BOMB SHELTER A letter was read from the Safety Council giving approval to the construction of a emdel bomb shelter. RESOLUTION No. 1894 - Approving sewer repayment contract with Stafford-Gardner Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted, approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES~ Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None and ORDINANCE No. 555 - Giving notice of intention to vacate a portion of Hilltop Drive - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Smith seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and carried, that Ordinance No. 555 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 Radar, Smith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: ~ None R~OLUTION No. 1895 - Accepting Auditores proposal for 1956-1957 Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeOraaf, Noes~ None Absent: None passed, adopted, Dillon, DeWolfe and ~DJOUI~j~I~T Mayor DeGraaf adjourned the meeting at 11:05 P.M. September 25, 1956 at 7~00 Po¥, until