HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1956/04/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~TING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
California
Held Tuesday April 10, 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, DeGraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe
Also present: City Administrator Wade, City Attorney M. Campbell, City Planner
Scherer, City Engineer Floyd, purchaser-Analyst Ross
Mayor Smith led the salute to the Flag
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
It was moved by Councilm=u Rader, seconded by counc~lm~u DeGraaf, and
carried, that the Minutes of the Council meetings for March 13th and 2?th he
approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman.
CCEPTANCE "E" STREET WIDENING PROJECT
OF
It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and
carried, that the "E" Street widening project be accepted as recommended by the
Engineering Depa~aent. The motion carried ~y the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, .~,~th, Mansell, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 544 - Approving Hobart Properties Annexation - Second reading
It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and
carried, that Ordinance No. 544 be placed on its second reading, and that the
reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGr-~, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
After reading of the title, it was moved by Cou~cilm~n Rader, seconded by
Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that Ordinance No. 544 be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 543 - Approving the installations of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters
Second reading
It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and
carried, that Ordinance No. 543 he placed on its second reading, and that the
reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, ManSell, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
After reading of the title, it was moved by Counc~lm~ Rader, seconded by
Counct~m-n DeGr~*, and carried, that Ordinance No. 543 be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: 0ouncilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, $~nsell, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLb~ION No. 1837 - Approving tentative map of Whittington subdivision No. ~
Offered by Council,~u DeGree*, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilme~ Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 1838 - Approving tentative map of Robin Hood No. 2
Offered by Oounot 1~ DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted, and approved
by the following vote, tower:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeSraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe
Noes ~ None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 1839 - Giving notice of proposed Casey Annexation
Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted, and
approved by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Mansell, De~olfe
Noes: None
Absent ~ None
~Request for TRAVEL AT.!~WANCE
A request was made for $100. to re4mhurse Juvenile officer Kelly for
travel allowance for attendance to the Governors, Conference in Sacramento on
Juvenile delinquency.
It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe,
and carried, that $100. be allocated as requested from unappropriated surplus of
the General Fund. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 1840 - Approving tentative map of patricia Circle Subdivision
Offered by Counc2l-~ Rader, read in full, passed, adopted, and
approved by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe
NO$~: None
: No ne
CE OF COMMISSION ~ERS CRITICIZED
Councilm-- Rader stated that in his opinion it was an unfair practice
for Commissioners and Committeemen to work against members of the Council who are
running for election, and that if they were not satisfied with the policies of the
il, they should be gentlemanly enough to resign their positions.
NE RESIGNS FROM CO~UNITY RELATIONS CO~TTEE
Councilmem DeGraaf reported the resignation of Mr. Jack H. perrins from
e Commu~ity Relations Committee. No action taken.
DRCHASE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT RECO~NDED
Councilman Mansell suggested that surplus funds be used to purchase new
heavy equipment for the Public Works Dept. The matter was held over until the
next meeting.
~TATE~R~NT BY COUNCILMAN MANSELL
The following statement was made by Councilman Mansell, with his request
that it be recorded word for word:
"I took office under trying circumstances. I was green and inexperienced. I know
I made mistakes, but I have tried to protect my fellow Councilmen. I ~ow I
stepped on some toes, but I did the best I could, and wouldn,t change ar~thing I did".
IN~ DIRECTED to check Pavement at L. Street Overpass
Mayor Smith asked City Engineer Floyd to check the rough pavement near
the old traffic signal preemptors on the Freeway south of the "L" Street Overpass;
take the matter to the CA~ fornia State Highway Commission; then report his
findings to the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting to April 17, 1956 at 7:00 P.M.
City of chula ~lsta, California