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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1956/07/10 MINUTES OF A HEGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI~ CITY OF CHULAVISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 10, 1956 The City Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Wade, City Attorney Me Campbell, City Planner Scherer, City Engineer,Floyd, and Edith Saundere, Secty.-Clerk Mayor Smith led the salute to the Flag APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the Minutes for the Council meetings of June 12th and 26th be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. ~ONATION OF MAYOR SMITH Mayor Smith offered his resignation as Mayor, thanking the Council for their splendid cooperation durinE his term in office, and recommended that Councilman DeGraaf be considered for the Mayor's office. Councilman Dillon nominated Councilman DeGraaf for Mayor. There being no other nominations, Councilman Smith declared the nominations closed. Councilman DeGraaf was thereupon elected Mayor by unanimous vote of the Council, and took the Mayor's chair at the Council table. He thanked the Council for the confidence placed in him. [~Jfayor DeGraaf called for nominations for Mayor pro-Sem. Councilman Rader nominated Councilman DeWolfe. Councilman Smith nominated Councilman Dillon. Councilman DeWolfe declined the nomination in favor of Councilman Dillon. There being no other nominations, Mayor DeGraaf declared the nominations closed. Councilman Dillon was thereupon elected Mayor pro-rem by unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION No. 1873 - Approving continuation of Radio Agreement with San Diego for 1956-1957 Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, ~tmith, DeOraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1874 - Vacating and closing a portion of Third Avenue and Madrona Street Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rsder, Smith, DeGrasf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 553 - Rezoning of Third Avenue - second reading It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Ordinance No. 553 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 Rader, Smith, DeOraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~REQUEST FOR DIRECTIONAL SIGN A letter wa· read from L.N.Martin, Martin Nemn, requesting permission to erect a temporary sign (for ·even month·) on City.property at Third Avenue and Madrona Street directing the way to Teller's Furniture Store. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and c·rried, that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for recomm·ndations. ~//JANITOR SERVICES AUTHORIZED FOR C~Tl~L STORES City Administrator Wade requested ·n allocation of $30.00 per month for Janitorial service· at Central Store·. It wa· moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon, that the request be granted, and that $360. bm appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to cover the coat. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, -qmith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Nee·: None ~ Absent: None ~RT OF SAN DIEGO TRANSIT SYSTIM ON REQUEST FOR BUS SERVICE ~ '~A letter wa· read from the San Diego Transit System stating that gfte~ a t~affic check, they did not feel it advisable or practical to · potato, midday service to the Country Club Park area a· requested by pe~&tiOn from th· home owners in the area. It wag aurae·ted that the matter be referred back to the petitioners to decide upon a favorable time in the morning a~d afternoon that they would like the ~u· ··rvice, and then petition the Transit 'System to give it · thirty day trial run with ··me publicity to inform the people of the ·ervic·o A l·tter wa· read from the San D~e~o Coum~ Water Authority inviting the Council to the dedic~tion of th·ir new building on July 12th. A letter was read from tho National City-Chula Vi·ts Board of Realtor· inviting the Councilmen to their next luncheon meeting, July 24th at 12:00 noon at the Chula Vi·ts Women'· Club. ~FOINII~NT OF u~M~MRS TO HARBOR COMMISSION A letter wa· read from the Harbor Commim·iqn requesting that vacancies on the Harbor Commission be filled. It wa· moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, ;that Lorenz Koester and R. Don ·rocker be reappointed to the Harbor Commie·ion for a term of four years, ·aid term to expire June 30, 1960. Councilman Dillon nominated Louis C. John·on, 89 R. Sierra Way for appointment to the Harbor Commission. There being no other nominations Mayor DeGraaf declared the nomination· closed. Mr. Johnson was thereupon appointed a member of the Harbor Commie·ion for a term to commence July 12th and expire June 30, 1960. ~FFIC A~CID~NT SIGN Walter Davis, Secty. of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chief of Police wa· of the opinion the traffic accident sign at the Chamber of Commerce should be continued, and presented plans for a proposed sign with an estimated cost of ~450. It wa· moved by Councilman Smith, ·econ4~d by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the matter be referred to the Safety Committee for recommendations. HILLTOP · TRI~GRAPH CANYGN ROAD Peter 8chnor amked the Council when ·omething was ~oing to be done about the connecting link of road between Hilltop Drive and Telegraph Road. He wa· toldo once more, that the City could do nothing as long as the area involved wa· in the County, but it wa· in the process of ~b~eing annexed, Mr, SchnOr recommended that parking be eliminated on the South side of J. Street West of Third Avenue across from the Food Basket Market in order that two lane· of traffic could be accommodated. The matter wax referred to the Safety Committees Mr. Schnor said, in his opinion, a limit should be placed on the time each person is allowed to talk at the Council meeting· during the audience participation. PRAISE EXTI~NDED WALTER P. DAVXS Councilman Smith expressed his great appreciation for the fine cooperation received from Walter Davis, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce while he was serving as Mayor. . Mr. Edward Culnan, new Director of Civil Dakse, praised Mr. Davis for the fine Job he did while Director of Civil Defense for the City of Chula Vista. ~/' APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO MAYOROS C~ARI~R COMMITTEE It was moved by Councilman Dillon, meconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the following be app~fl~od to serve on the Charter Study Committee: George Cornell, Rich&rd hlferty, Clarence Helm, Calvin Lauderbach, Keith Menzel, L. C. Koester, James Hobel, Albert~oyer, Kyle Stewart, M. F. Bull, William Drew Councilman Rider recommended that Kyle Stewart be made chairman of the Committee. Mayor DoGraaf l~ecommended James Nobel be made chairman. A vote was taken, with J&mes llobel receiving three votes ah~i Kyle Stewart two. Mr. Nobel was declared Chairman of the Charter Study Committee. FROM PARK & RECREATION COI~.ISSION ON NOISE PROTEST Mr. Sorenson rend and presented ~ch Councilman with a report of the Commissions' findings and recommendations after a meeting with residents on Parkway who had protested noime from the Recreation Center. The entire matter was turned over to the City Admimintrator for investigation and report, includinf cost of lighting the Park and installing street liWhts on Parkway. RESOLUTION MOo18~5 - Approving County Civil Service Agreement for 1956-57 Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in approved by the following vote, to-wit: ATES: Councilmen Rider, Smith, DeGraaf, Noes: None Absent: None full, passed, adopted and Dillon, DeWolfe ~:~NIqNCTION OF NARBORSIDM SCIIOOL TO SEWER APPROVED Dr. Burton Tiffany of the Chula Vista School District once more presented a request that the City allow the Narberside School to connect to the City Sewer 8~stam. Mr. Tiffany read Council Resolution Mo. 1614 passed in October, 1954, fixing sewer charges for schools in County areas connecting to City sewers. It was moved by Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the Rirbormide School be permitted to connect to the sewer under the same conditions as outlined in Resolution No. 1614, with the added stipulation that adults usin~ the school be included in the per capita cost. Councilman Rider voted "no". RESOLUTION No. 1876 - Renewing lease with City School District for use of Vista ~quare Buildings Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, pa~sed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Reder, Smith, DaGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: N~ ent: None APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION It vas moved by Council~an Smith, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried, that Bernard W. Shamrell be reappointed a member of the Planning Com~ission for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30, 1960. PRAISE EXTENDED WALTER P. DAVIS Councilman Smith expressed his great appreciation for the fine cooperation received from Waiter Davis, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce while he was serving as Mayor. . Mr. Edward Culnan, new Director of Civil De~a: se, praised Mr. Davis for the fine Job he did while Director of Civil Defense for the City of Chula Vista. ~"~APPoINTMNNT OF MEMBERS TO MAYORO8 CIIARTER COMMITTEE It was moved by Councilman Dillon, meconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the following be a~d to serve on the Charter Study Committee: George Cornell, Rich&rd Nalferty, Clarence Hmlm, Calvin Lluderbach, Keith Menzel, L. C. Koester, James Bobel, Albert~oyer, Kyle Stewart, M. F. Bull, WtllismI~ew Councilman Rader recommended that [yle Htewart be made chairman of the Committee. Mayor DeGranf recommended Jlles Nobel be made chairman. A vote wa~ taken, with James Bobel receiving three votes akd Kyle Stewart two. Mr. Nobel was declared Chairman of the Charter Study Committee. FROM PARi[ · RECREATION CO~.ISSION ON NOISE PROTEST Mr. ~orenson read and premanted mach Councilman with a report of the Commissions' findin~ amd recom~endationa after a meeting with residents on P~rkway who had protested noise from the ~ecrention Center. The entire matter was turned over to the City Admimtstrntor for investigation and report, including come of lighting the Park and installing street lights on Parkway. R]gsOLUTION NOo1875 - Approving County Civil Service Agreement for 1956-57 Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, DeGraaf, D/lion, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~O~NB~I~ OF HARBORSIDK SCHOOL TO SEWER APPROVED Dr. Burton Tiffany of the Chula Vista ~chool District once more presented a request that the City allow the ][lrborslde ~chool to connect to the City Sewer ~ystmm. Mr. Tiffany read Council Resolution No. 1614 passed in October, 1954, flxtng sewer charges for schools tn County areas connecting to Clty sewers. It was moved by Councillmn Dlllon, seconded by Councilman Smith, and csrried, that the Blrborlide School be permitted to connect to the sewer under the sale condition, ss outllned in Resolution No. 1614, with the added stipulation that adults using the school be lncluded tn the per capita cost. Councilman Nader voted "no". RE~OLUTION No. 1878 -Renewtng lease with City School District for use of Vista ~quare Buildings Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, p~sed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wlt: AYES: Councilmen RAder, Smith, DeGrsaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: N~ /~ent: None APPOINTMENT OF M~MBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman ~atth, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried, that Bernard W. Shalarell be reappointed n member of the Planning Commission for a term of four yearn, said term to expire June 30, 1960. ~/~PATRICIA CIRCLE SUBDIVISION - Final Map It was ~oved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Patricia Circle Subdivision be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City of Chula Vista for the installation of improvements and the posting of a bond ~uaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. RESOLUTION No. 1877 - Approving Improve~mnt Agreement - Patricia Circle Offered by Council~an Rader, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: CouncilMn Rador, S~ith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~/KYLE ~ltGAN TERRACE - Final Map It was ~oved by Councilman ~aith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Kyle Morgan Terrace be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City of Chula Vista for the installation of improvements and the posting of a bond ~uaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract shall be first'approved by the City Attorney as to for~ and leEality. t/~IvIL SERVICE ~,,~'~fl~ENDATIONS FOR CLASSIFICATION - CO~fP~N~q, TION PLAN FOR 1956-1957 APPROVED It was ~oved by Councilman ~ader, seconded by Councilman Dillon and carried, that the Civil ~rvice keco~endations for classification, co~pensation plan, as a~ended for 1956-1957 be approved. ~VIL SEI~VIC~ R~K~]~IfDATIO~S API~tOVED - Traffic Devices Technician Park Fore~an A letter was read fro~ the Civil krvics Co~mission reco~aending azaend~ents to Rule II perteiniM to Traffic Devices Technician and Park Fore~an. It was ~oved by Councilman ~aith, anconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that ~ectton 12 of Rule II of the Civil ~ervtce Rules be a~end~d to add the new classes of Park Fore~an as Class No. J-3 at salary range 20, end Traffic Devices TEchnician as Class No. M2 at salary range 22e based on a full-ti~e ~onth with a normal work week of 40 hours, as recommended by the Civil ~ervice Co--lEsion. ~/WREQU~ST POR IMtfK. 9J~AC~ FOR JO~S ~ YOUTH PROJECT A letter was reed fro~ Rubert N. ~cAlliater, Chairman of the "Jobs for Youth" project, r~estin~ desk m~ce in the old library buildin~ or ~ity ~lldt~, in or~r to car~ on the "Jobs for Youth" project. It wam ~ved ~ ~cZlm ~ith, secon~d by ~uncilman ~llon, and carried, t~t ~yor ~Graaf ~et with ~. ~Allimter and ~creat~on Director ~lwiller to ~te~tne the bat suitable s~ce ~n the ~creation ~ilding for con~ct~ng the p~ect. /'FORE8 FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS AUThOrIZED City Attorney M. Cmapbell stated he had designed for~ to be used for presentation to the Council and Insurance Company when damage claian ars filed a~atnst the City. It was ~ovsd by Councilm ~aith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, Blat the for~ be referred to the Finance Officer for preparing and use. D AWARDED FOR T~IED AV~NU~ LIQ~TIMG City Engineer Floyd presented the followinE bids received to complete the lighting project on Third Avenue. Standard Elect $14,414.00; California Electric Works- $15,635.00; Ets-~okin-Galvan $15,888.00; It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe seconded by Councilman S~ith, and carried, that the low bid egfStandard Electric for '$14,414.00 bo accepted. The ~otion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Rader, S~ith, DeGraaf, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ADJOURNMENT Mayor DeGraaf adjourned the meeting at 8:50 P.M. to July 24, 1956 at 7:00 P.M. ATTEST: