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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1956/05/08MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 8, 1956 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon Absent: Councilmen DeGraaf, DeWolfe Also present: City Administrator Wade, City Attorney M. Campbell, purchaser-Analyst Ross, City Engineer Floyd, City Finance Officer Grant Mayor Smith led the salute to the Flag APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the Council ~lnutes for the meetiu~s of April lOth and 17th be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~LIc REARING - Hilltop Village Annexation This being the tt.~ and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the above mentioned annexation, Mayor Smith de¢l-wed the public hearing open, and called for protests from the audience. There being no protests, either oral or written, from property owners within the territory proposed to be annexed, or otherwise, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 547 - Approving Hilltop Village Annexation - First reading It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilma~ Dillon, and carried, that Ordinance No. 547 be placed on its first reading. The motion carried by the follow, nE vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Radar, Smith, Dillon Noes: None Absent: Councilmen DeGraaf, DeWolfe Counci!m~u DeWolfe arrived at this time - ~PP~LIC HEARING - Vista Hill Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the above mentioned annexation, Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open, and called for protests from the audience. The City Clerk reported eleven written protests had been received. Members of the audience orally opposing the annexation in support of their written protests were: Mrs. S. Aardema, Richard J. Martin, Mr. and Ers. Hugh Maxwell, Mrs. Rose Fowler, Ers. Maude M. McGee, Mrs. Mary E. Powell, and Gordon Cromer. There being no further protests, Mayor Smith adjourned the hearing until June 12, 1956 at 7:00 P.M. in order that the percentage of protests by assessed valuation could he determined. RESENTATION OF PLANS FOR ADDITION TO SOUTH BAY COURT Er. Karl Weiger presented, for Council approval, the plans for the new addition to the South Baby ~unicipal Court Building. It was moved by Councilm~ DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the WH lans he approved, subject to final approval of the Engineering Department. ITTINGTON SUBDIVISION No. 4 - Approval of final map It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the final map and ~,~p~rovement plans of Whittington subdivision No. 4 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 guaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract and bond sh~11 be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. RESOLUTION No.. 1845 - Approving Improvement Agreement for Whittington Sub: No. 4 AYES: Noes: Absent: Offered by Councd lm~n Rader, read in full, passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe None Councilman DeGraaf VILLAGE No. 6 Subdivision - Final Map It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Dillon, ~nd carried, that the final map and improvement p~anR for Kenwood Village No. 6 be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the ~ity of Chula Vista for the installation of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, which montract and bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. RESOLUTION No. 1846 - Approving tentative map of Bolla Vista Heights, Units 2, 3, and 4 Offered by 0ouncilw~n Dillon, read in f~,ll~ passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1847 - Approving Improvement Agreement of Dalseth Hills No. 2 Subdivision Offered by Councilm~u Rader, read in full, passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilm~n Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: Nons Absent: Council m~n DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1848 - Approving Improvement Agreement on C.L.Hart & Sons No. 1 Sub: Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: iqone Absent: Counci~m~n DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1849 - Approving Improvement Agreement on Casa Linda Subdivision Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in f~ll, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf ORDINANCE No. 545 - Prohibiting installation of benches on public streets-2nd reading waived. The AYES: Noes: Absent: It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that Ordinance No. 545 be placed on its second reading, and that the reading of the text be motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: Counci2men Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe ~ons Counci~m~n DeGraaf After reading of the title, it was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded The motion by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Ordinance No. 545 be adopted. carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf ORDINANCE No. 546 - Declaring intention to vacate a portion of Third Ave. & Madrona St. Elm Avenue and portion of alley - second reading It was moved by Councilmau Rader, seconded by Councilw~u Dillon, and carried, that Ordinance No. 546 be placed on its eecond reading, and that the reading of the text be waived. The AYES: Noes: Absent: by CounciLman motion carried by the following vote, t o-wit: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe None Councilman DeGraaf After reading of the title, it was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded De¥o~fe, and carried, that Ordinance No. 546 be adopted. 2 The motion carried by the following vote, to-~it: AYES: Councilw~n Rader, S~ith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf C~DINANCE No. 548 - Bradley-Burns Unified Sales Tax - First reading It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Ordinance No. 548 be introduced and that the title only be read. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf The Clerk thereupon read only the title to the ordinance. RESOLUTION No. 1850 - Approving agreement for improvement 'of Mankato Street Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1851 - Adopting Gas Tax Budget and Agreement for 1956-1957 Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-~it: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Colmcil m~n DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1852 - Dedication of Shapov property for Street purposes -Third Avenue Offered by Councilman Dillon, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, ~mith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1853 - Dedication of Bodge property for Street purposes Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 185~- Dedication of Rose property for Street purposes Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1855 - Dedication of Traylor property for Street pUrposes Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1856 - Dedication of Voss property for Street purposes Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, t o-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: Nons Absent: Councilman DeGraa~ RESOLUTION No. 1857 - Dedication of Light property for Street purposes Offered oy Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1856 - Dedication of Campbell property for Street purposes Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: NoSe Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1859 - Dedication of Winchell property for Street purposes Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWo]-fe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1860 - Dedication of Biggin property for Street purposes Offered by Counci]m~u Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1861 - Dedication of C.L. & Anna Light property for Street purposes Offered by Cou~ilmanRader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1862 - Dedication of Bixler property for Street purposes Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolI'e Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf RESOLUTION No. 1863 - Approving contract for co-operative improvement district (Gorte Maria, D. Street, and Vista Way) Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved bythe following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ~etter was read from The Citizens' League for Better Government requesting that the Councilmen use the public address system so thos attending the meeting could hear. ~Ao action taken. letter was read from The Citizens' League for Better Government requesting that the Council take corrective measures to curb members of any Commission or Comm~ ttee from engaging in solicitations of any kind, in a campaign either for or against any candidate for City office. No action taken. ~ letter was read from the Harbor Commission recommending that Ordinance No. 438, creating the Harbor Commission be amended to include seven members. The City Attorney was directed to draft an amendment to the Ordinance, as requested. Noes: Absent: ALTIES ~A letter was read from The Chula Vista Sanitary Service offering to install sixteen trash receptacles on Broadwa~ under the same terms and conditions specified for Third Avenue. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that City Administrator Wade be instructed to negotiate a written agreement with the Company ~..~comparable to the one we now have. ~Ietter was read from the Planning Commission, and a plan presented, showi~ a recommended parking plan for the recreation area in t he Park. ~&myor Smith suggested the Council take ~matter under advisement and discuss further at the next meeting. A letter was read from the Planning Co,remission urging that the Council again consider the rezoning of Third Avenue. The matter was held over until the next meeting. ~etter was read from the Civic Betterment Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, recommending that Broadway from C. Street to L. Street be resurfaced and traffic lanea for left turns at busy intersections be installed. City Engineer Floyd stated this w~ork was already being programmed. VA letter was read from the Chula Vista Downtown Association recommending that the lighting program commenced last year for Third Avenue be continued this year. hel. action taken. otter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the present contract with City be renewed for a period of one year. The matter will be taken up at the budget session. AUTHORIZED FOR TRAINING PROGEAM A letter was read from Fire Chief Lee requesting an appropriation of $100. to cover expenses of Fire Marshal Smithey to attend the Fire Investigation CoUrse in Berkeley. It was moved by Councilm~n Dillon, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that $100. be appropriated from unappropriated surplus, General Fund, to cover Mr. Smithey,s expenses as requested. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: Councilmen Rader, smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Nons Councilm~u DeGraaf ON TAX BILL WAIVED A letter was read from City Fiance Officer Grant recommending that the Council waive penalties in the amount of $142.46 on the delinquent 1937 tax bill of George Bolton (Parcel 27-65-12) said delinquency having been due to an oversite throughout the years in the finance office. It was moved by Councilman Dewolfe, secoD~ied by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the penalties on the bill be waived as recozmuended by the Finance Officer. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf ~SINESS LICENSE ENFORC~2~ENT COMMITTEE DISCHARGED Walter Davis, Secty. of the Chamber of Commerce, asked that the Committee appointed in March, 1955 to study the problem of enforcement of the business license ordinance be reactivated. Mayor Smith stated they were considering provision in the budget for a man to enforce the ordinance, and was therefor of the opinion the Committee would no l~iger be needed, and ordered it deactivated. ~'ITION FOR DIAGONAL PARKING A petition was presented from property owners and tenants on the West side of Third Avenue between parkway and G. Street requesting that diagonal parking be permitted in that block. Mayor S~ith referred the petition to the Safety Council. ~ISCUSSION ON PARKING STRIPS Walter Davis asked why the two foot parking strips on E. Street in the business district and also those on Third Avenue were not paved. City Engineer Floyd stated it was not mandatory. Councilman DeWolfe suggested action should be taken to make it mandatory that the strips be paved in future development. Mayor Smith asked Mr. Raitt, Chairman of the planning Commission, to discuss the matter at the next planning Commission meet- ing. Mr. Raitt stated the matter had already been taken under advisement. Councilman DeGraaf arrived at this time - 9:10 P.M. ~UEST FOR AN APPROPRIATION of $75,000. for addition to Civic Center Building City Administrator Wade requested that $75,000. be appropriated for building additions to the City Hall to alleviate congestion in the police Department, and Engineering Department. plans were shown on the two wings proposed to be added. It was decided to~old the matter over for two weeks until after the budget sessions. ~RENTAL RATES ESTABLISHED ON PARKING LOT BUILDING City A~ministrator Wade recommended a rental of $1OO. a month per unit on a one year lease basis for the two offices located on the parking lot at Church Avenue and Davidson Street° It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried that at the termination of the present lease the Mayor enter into a new lease agreement for one year at $100. per month per unit on the parking lot offices. RATIFICATION OF FINANCE COMMITTEES, APPROVAL and PAYMENT OF WARRANTS Councilman DeWolfe reported that the Finance Comm~ ttee had gone over the Warrants and recommended that they ~e paid. It was moved Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that Warrants Nos. 12606 through 12800 be approved for payment. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeWolfe, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None ~ETIT~ION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS at Broadwmy and Davidson St. A petition was presented requesting that traffic signals be installed at the intersection of Broadway and Davidson Streets. Mayor Smith referred the matter to the Safety Council. APPOINTMENT OF HARBOR COMMISSION MEMBER It was suggested that appointment of a member to the Harbor Commission be delayed until the City Attorney has drafted the new ordinance . ~allfng for seven members to the Commission. ~AFETY COMMITTEE APPOINTmenT Councilman Rader submitted the name of M~lton Bull for appointment to the Safety Cmmmittee. Mayor Smith suggested the matter be held over until the next meeting in hopes that more CiVis would be submitted. L SERVICE SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1956-1957 The recommendations of the Civil Service Commission with regard to the Classification and Compensation plan for the classified service for the fiscal year 1956-57 wes presented at this time. eetter was read from the chula Vista Miscellaneous Employees Association requesting a percent raise to all miscellaneous employees, classified and unclassified. Council recommended that the requests be studied at the budget session, and that ' ~ Finance Officer compute the cost to grant the recommended salary increases. V APPLICATION TO MOVE BUILDING An application was read from Dr. Jacob Wenig to move a dwelling from 220 Church Avenue to 362 Second Avenue. It was moved ~y Councilman Dillon, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, t~at the application be approved subject to Dr. Wenig's meeting all provisions of the building ?de requirement. //PURCHASE OF CARRYe~ALL AUTHORIZED Purchaser-Analyst Ross reported the four following bids had been submitted for the purchase of a Carry-All for use of the service crew: Acme Chevrolet $1,928.32 General Truc~ & Engine Co. $1,9%6.80 Campbell Chevrolet International Harvester Co. $1,871.82 $2,G43.O0 Mr. Ross also quoted regular list prices as requested by the Council at the last meeting. 6 It was moved by Councilm~u DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the bid of Acme Chevrolet Company be accepted, and that $1,928.32 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the general fund to cover the cost. The motion .narried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Dillon, DeGraaf, DeWolfe Noes: ~ome Absent: None ON PROP The Council was of the opinion that the junk Ordinance as written would create too much of a hardship on businessmen if they were required to send in a report daily. It was thought best that the dealer should produce a list of purchases and sales only on demand of the Police Department. It was suggested used furniture dealers be excluded; that the merchandise be kept for seven days before disposal, and that the records be kept for one year. ~UEST FOR CHANGE IN DOG LICENSE ORDINANCE A letter was read from the Chief-of-police recommending that the dog license ordinance be amended so that licenses become due December 1st, and that the license fee for female dogs be reduced to $3.00. Councilman DeWolfe recommended that the license fee'for male dogs be reduced to $1.50. After discussion, it was moved ~y Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Dillon, and carried, that the recommendations of Chief Roberts be acc.e~e~d. Councilmen Rader and DeWolfe voted no. ~ ~LOoDLIGHTING OF LIBRARY 0ity Engineer Floyd reported that it would cost approximately $1200. to satisfactorily illum~uate the exterior of the new Library. The Council suggested a resurvey be made to see if the lighting could not be done for a more reasonable price. ~CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES City Attorney M. Campbell reported that he had received a proposed contract for codification of the City Ordinances. The price was $~O. which would include 100 copies. He suggested that $6000. be budgeted, as it was his opinion that more than 100 copies would be required. Mayor Smith suggested that further study be ~iven to th~ matter. ~ORT ON DRAINAGE REQUEST OF HAROID YOUNG City Engineer Floyd reported there was nothing the City could do about the drainage problem of ~. Young on Third Avenue as the City has never provided ingress or egress for drainage over private property, and did not recommend that the City do so in this case. Mayor Smith directed City Administrator Wade to write a letter to Mr. Young and explain to him that the drainage problem was his own, and that the City could not improve private property. ~REPoRT ON REQUEST FOR SIDEWALKS ON DAVIDSON STREET City Engineer Floyd reported that Mrs. whitt, 237 Landis Avenue is willing to dedicate five feet on the North side of Davidson between Third Avenue and Landis Avenue for street purposes, if the City will install the sidewalk, curb and gutter and pave the shoulder. If the City does this, Mrs. Whitt will sidewalk, curb and gutter her property on Landis Avenue, if the City will pa~ the shoulder. ~r. Floyd reported the estlm~ted cost of the project to the City would be $530. Mayor Smith suggested the Council take the matter under advisement. RADAR EQUIPmeNT chief Roberts elaborated on the use of, and benefits to be derived from, the use of radar in the City of Chula Vista. ADJOURNMENT Nayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 11:30 P.N. until Nay 22, 1956 at 7:00 P.M. City of Chula Vista, c~lifornia 1100O LtO00 ISm llril ]JLUl I~ed A. Boca ~l~/ of C.V. lq~foll mt U.I. Bollnelti~, ChUlA VIst8 Bobert L. aSlTett IIM~Lu !. Boule Brneet L guedsfd i~--ud~, CIm~l Viat8 eriffith Ompm~ Irate I. Iv,sum* Bottnmmt I/sim ~ Boad Bopomit-mn~ ltm BoSdl Bofund-Bmtd Nvfl ' ~ til & SO.O0 ~0.00 lO, O0 zO. O0 Leo 18o70 llT.Ol IL00 l.f4 i.133.9 Me IRn3 & W~l~ C~. Puldie ~ l# - It. Off'ii Bob'm efta'Ira lut~liM, Bob'w O~ffoo lhop &GO.SO 4.61 4.41 Caldl idnr~ 0~. Mit kttl~ ~. lO. Orr.lO l~O00 194O1 Lt4OO Cotldlt ~lmp ~ I. Dl~ldmm lartmm godak ~ rteetrie&Meed B~,Apamt 0~. Off lee Bupplie~ Teela, lupplSea-Boer. dmmm., Iluppl Sea Jml~ Ilppl~ BoffBau' m Lmadrr lioleamb' s Bemo Ideal Batt3rel~ Co. L & Il IJaw I~rk~ J.J. 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