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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1956/03/13 L~NUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, California Held Tuesday ~arch 13, 1956 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Nal~ on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Counci~n present: Councilm~u Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe Absents Counc~ lw~. DeGraaf Also present: City Administrator Wade, Purchaser-Analyst Ross, City Attorney M. Campbell, City Engineer Floyd, City planner Scherer, City Finance Officer Grant r Smith led the salute to the Flag ~ COLL~ STUDIO BUSINESS LICENSE In answer to a request by the Chief of police that the Collier 3~o business license be revehed due to Mr. Collier,s being convicted of a felon~, Mrs. Collier appeared and stated the bus~n~ss and license were in her ~m,, and asked that she be permitted to retain the license and operate the business. The Council reco, wa~_nded that Mrs. collier he permitted to retain the license, with the stip,,l~tion that Mr. Collier be used only in the Laboratory. t~rs. Collier wms directed to make an appointment with the Chief of police to work out an agreement. //RESuBMISSION OF DALSETH HIL~ No. 2 - Final Map It was moved by Councilman Maneell, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the final map of Dalseth Hills No. 2, as resubmitted, be ~ccepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City of ch,,l~ Vista for the installation of iwT. rovements, ar~ the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract shall first be approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. ASA LINDA - Fin~l Map It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Counci~m~u Martell, and carried, that the final map of Casa Linda Subdivision be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the city of ~1~1~_ Vista for the installa- tion of improvements, and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract shall first be approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. ORDINANCE No. 541 - Intention to vacate a portion of Walnut Street and alley It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Ordinance No. 541 be placed on its first reading. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe Nce s: Nome Absent: Counc~l,~n DeGraaf T~e Ordinance was thereupon read in full. ~/Mr. GUy S. Moore speaks on set-back ordinance at 4J~5 First Avenue. Mr. Guy S. Moore, Jr. appeared to speak on behalf of his application for a set-back variance at 445 First Avenue, which variance was denied by the planning Commission and which denial was sustained by the Council at their last meeting. ~r. Moore suggested that applicants for variances he notified when the matter was to be brought before the Council, even though it was not a public hearing. ~No action taken. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF BOND ON BEI.~A VISTA HEIGHTS A letter was read from Mr. Cecil Sparling requesting a six month extension of their bond on Bolla Vista Heights. It was moved by Councilman Mansell, seconded by Councilmau DeWolfe, and carried, that ~. Sparling be granted an extension of six months i.%~.:: October 8, 1956 on his improvement agreement for Bolla Vista Heigh~a subject to the extension of the old bond or the issuance of a new bond. ~/~UEST FOR EQUITABLE USE OF TWO CITY AMBULANCE SERVICES BY THE CITY A letter was read from Bay Cities Ambulance Service requesting that the Council see that a more equitable system is employed by the Police Department in order that both ambulance companies in the City may be used eq~,~!ly rather than all the business going to only one company. The matter was referred to the City Administrator for consideration and action. ~J~LETTER OF THANES FOR SALARY INCREASE A letter was read from the E~ployees' Association thanking the Council for the recent five percent salary increase. CIVIL SERVIr~I HEOOt~.'NDATION8 A letter was read from the Civil Service Commission recommending that the Council approve the amended Section 12 of Rule 2 of the Commission's Rules, said amendment to advance, one range, all classes of positions, except Children's Librarian, which position is advanced two ranges. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Mansell, and carried nn~nfm~usly, that the ~m-nded' Section 12 of Rule 2 of the Commission,s Rules he approved as recommended. INFORMATION ASKED ON ~UCK ROUTE Mr. Peter Schnor, 730 First Avenue, asked ~hat plans had been made to properly route trucks, now that the E. Street widening project was complete. City Engineer Floyd reported signs were to be installed in the very near future. \j/FUR~S AUTHORIZED FOR GAS PUMPS AT POLICE STATION Purchaser-Analyst Ross requested $206.86 for putting the gas tanks at the police Department in a permanent condition. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Mansell, and carried, that $210. be approoriated~as requested. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: from ,m~pprSpriatla surDIss-. gt, ens:ra~ Ft,~-~l. e AYES: Councilmen Rader, Smith, Mansell, Dewolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman DeGraaf A request by Mr. Ross for $642.32 for relocating the gas pumps at the City shops was denied, in order that the Council might have time to study the matter for action at the next meeting. ~/~QUEST THAT ZONE VARIANCE BE CANCELLED Mrs. Mary Anderson, owner of property at 243 Guava Avenue, reported that a zone variance had been granted two years ago at 239 Guava Avenue for a zero set back, and the building still was not finished. Mrs. Anderson requested that the variance be cancelled or the owner made to complete the building. Mayor Smith directed the City Administrator to check the building code and if any section of it is being violated, direct the Building Inspector to file a complaint. ./ Councilman DeGraaf arrived at this time - 8:45 P.M. %T OF CONVERSION OF OLD LI~P~ARY SITE INTO PARKING LOT DISCUSSED Councilm~u Rader asked verification or denial from City Asministrator Wade that he instructed the City Engineer "to forget" the matter of computing a cost esttm~te for conversion of the old library site into a parking lot, after being directed to do so by the Council. Mr. Wade stated it was his opinion that a report should come from the Planning Commission prior to work by the Engineer Department, and denied saying the matter should be dropped. Councilman Rader stated he was only interested in getting a rough esttm~te of the cost. An estimate of from $40,000. to $50,000. was given by Chairman of the Planning Commission Raitt, but it was pointed out by City Engineer Floyd that this figure could be far from correct. ~ STOP BENCHES Walter P. Davis, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, stated the Merchants of the City would supply fifty bus stop benches if the City would take the responsi- bility of placing and maintaining them. Five additional benches would he purchased by the merchants to be used for maintenance parts. The merchants recommended the adoption of an ordinance banning all advertising on benches in the City. The Council went on record as favoring the merchants plan for bus stop benches. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting advertising on benches in the City limits. RESOLUTION No. 1821 - Approving improvement agreement - Silver Dollar Tract Offered by Counc~lw~ Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Maneell, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1822 - Accepting dedication of Wales property for street purposes (Shasta Street) Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approVed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGra~?, Smith, Mansell, ~Wolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1823 - Accepting deed in fee to Lots A & B of Elysia Subdivision Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, ~ansell, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Nons RESOLUTION No. 1824 - Accepting deed in fee to Lot A of Kenwood Village No. 5 Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, ~eGraaf, Smith, ~ansell, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1825 - Accepting deed in fee to Lots A & B of Valhalla Subdivision Offered by Councilm~uDeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWo2fe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1826 - Accepting deed in fee to Lot A of Country Club Hills No. 3 Offered by Councilmeu DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Nansell, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1827 - Accepting deed in fee to Lots A & B of Brown & Woolery No. 1 Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, t~o~t: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1828 - Accepting storm drain easement -Brown & Woolery Inc. Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Nons RESOLUTION No. 1829 - Dedicating and naming previously accepted property (Lot A -Country Club Hills No. 2) Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeWolfe, Smith, Mansell, DeGr~s~ Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1830 - Approving agreement with Mrs. Georgina E. Wales for improvement of Shasta Street Offered by CoU~lcilman Rader, 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 T ON DRAINAGE PROBLEM at Corte Maria and I. Street A report was read from the City Attorney on the drainage problem at Corte Maria and I. Street. General discussion followed, participated in by property owners involved in the problem, including Mr. Medeiros, 53 Mitscher Street, Mr. cutler, 94 I. St. Mr. Hall, owner of the lot back of 70 I. St., Mrs. Looney, 54 I. St. and Dalton Baker Realtor, all of whom reiterated theLr stand that something could and should be done about the drainage problem. The Council was ~ti~l of the opinion the lots in question were in a natural water drainage way, and that the City could do nothing about it. No action taken. IC HAZARD at FLfth Avenue between C. St. and Casselm~ Street City Engineer Floyd reported he had investigated the hazard on the East side of Fifth Avenue, between Casse~-~ and C. Street and recommended regular highway m~rk~rs with the three white buttons on them be insta21ed at intervals along Fifth Avenue. It was mo~d b~ Counc~lma- Dewolfe, seconded by Councilman Mansell, ~ carried, that the City Engineer be directed to install the highway markers on the East side of Fifth Avenue North of Casse!m~n Street, as per his recommendations. ~SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER ORDINANCE The reco.m~ndations of the Planning Cammission on the proposed sidewalk, curb and gutter ordinance were read to the Council. The Council was in accord with No. 1 recommendation that the amount in Section 4 pertaining to the definition of structure be raised from $2,000. to $5j~000., but.was of the opinion some policy should be established in the ordinance as~'shoulder mmprovements. It was moved by Councilman Mansell, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to redraft the ordinance, stipulating that the builder pay for the materials and the City furnish equipment and labor for improving street shoulders, and that the building value be raised from $2000. to $5000. before a permit is required to install curbs, gutters and sidewalks. /~'~t~!~ COUNCIL F~O~ATIOI~ A letter was read from the Safety Council recommending that no action be taken on the hazard reported to exist at Second Avenue and G. Street, as in their opinion no hazard exists. No action taken. RATIFICATION OF FINANCE COMMITTEES APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF WARRANTS FOR MARCH, 1956 in payment of Febx~?y bills. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, soconded by Councilman Mansell, and carried, that ~arrants Nos. 12091 through 12278 be approved for payment. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeOraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~P~CHASE OF TRAFFIC STRIPER AUTHORIZED Purchaser-Analyst Ross requested the purchase of a traffic striper as an economy measure, as the cost to restripe E. Street from Third Avenue to Broadway w~uld be $1600. on contract, and a striper can be purchased for $1291. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that Mr. Ross be authorized to purchase the t~affic striper, and that $1400. be appropriated from the parking Meter fund unappropriated surplus, to cover the cost. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Maneell, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~CTIONAL SIGNS TO PARKING LOTS Purchaser-Analyst Ross as~d if the Council would recommend that the directional signs to the parking lots be installed on private buildings rather than on poles on the sidewalk. The Council recommended that the signs be installed on poles as originally planned. ~I~URCHASE OF FILES FOR CENTRAL STORE Ab~HORIZED purchaser-Analyst Ross stated it would be necessary to purchase a Cardex System~J.le Cabimet, .cards ~r~ otSer miscellaneous items for operation of the new central store. · Est~ted cost for two Cardex Files was $5~.00, $100.00 for File Cabiaet, and $50.00 for cards, etc. It was moved by Co~,nc~lw~ Maneell, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that Mr. Ross be authorized to purchase the needed equipment as requested, and that $800.00 be appropriated from lm~ppropriated surplus General Fund to cover the cost. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit, AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe. Noes: None Absent: None ~UNDS APPROPRIATED FOR POLICE DEPT. TIRE ACCOUNT purchaser-Analyst Ross reported the tire account of the Police Dept. had been depleted and suggested an appropriation of $600. to cover cost of needed tires and tubes for the rem~f~der of the fiscal year. Upon recommendatio~ from the City Shops and Dorman Tire Company, it was suggested the size of tire used be char~ed from 670-15 to 710-15. It was moved by Councdlm~u Mansell, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that $600. be appropriated from unappropriated surplus, General Fund, to he used for purchase of tires and tubes for the police Dept. as AYES: Noes: Absent: reoo~nended. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe None None APPOINTED TO STUDY N,:~:~, FC~ PURCHASE OF STREET EQUIPMENT purchaser-Ana~st Ross reported the following items needed in +~he Street Department, and suggested unexpended money in the street m~tutenance fund be used fo~ their purchase: One motor Grader, $8500; One small Dozer, $10,600; One Street Sweeper, $8700; and One small Roller $2900. Mayor Smith appointed Councilman DeGraaf and Councilman Mansell to study the need for the requested equipment and report at ~he next meeting. ~INSTALLATION OF VEIVJ'~ SYSTEM AT SEWAGE PLANT AUTHORIZED Purchaser-Analyst Ross reported having contacted four local contractors for bids on the ventilating system ~t the Sewage Treatment plant. Two submitted bids. The Hal Johnson Compaz~, $~64.50 and Reid plumbing & Heating Company, $532.00. It-was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Counci~m~u DeGraaf, and carried, that $464.50 be appropriated from unappropriated surplus, General Fund, for inet~llation of a ventilating system at the Sewage Treatment plant. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~.-~YOR RECO~m~.N~S REPORT BE SENT WITH AGENDAS Mayor Smith recommended that a report of explanation be sent with each Agenda for the Council meetings, in hopes that it might shorten the length of the meetings. Mayor Smith was of the opinion that between the City Administrator and Purchaser-Analyst Ross, a full time Secretary could be used to advantage, and suggested some thought be given to the matter. ~TSIDE LIGHTING FOR LIBRARY Mayor Smith directed City A~m~ uistrator Wade to study the desirability of lighting the outside of the new Library. RESOLUTION No. 1831 - Authorizing widening of Fourth Avenue at E. Street intersection with City crews. Offered by Council.~u DeGraaf, read in f,,ll~ passed, adopted a~ approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: . Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Smith, Mansell, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None PERMISSION GRANTED TO L~AVE STATE Mayor Smith, Councilman Mansell, and Counc~lm-~ DeWolfe asked and were granted permission to leave the State for a short period of t!~e. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 12:0~ A.M, to March 27, 1956 at 7:00 P.M. City of Chela Vista, California