HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1955/07/12 NINUTES OF A REGULAR ~ING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
California
Held Tuesday Ju2y 12, 1955
The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date
a% 7:00 P.M. with the following Counc~l~n present:
Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Absent: None
Also present: . City Engineer Floyd, City Attorney M. Campbell, City Administrator
Made, City Finance Officer Grant, City Planner Scherer, Purchaser-
Analyst Ross, and Principal Engineer Johnson.
Mayor Mansell led the salute to the Flag
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the ~,~inutes of the Council meetings of June 14,
21, and 28 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman.
~ITTINGTON SUBDIVISION No. 3 - ~inal Map
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried,
that the final map and improvement plans of Whittington Subdivision No. 3 be accepted
upon the execution by the owner of ~ contract with the City of Chula Vista for the
installation of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the perform~_uce
thereof, which contract and guaranty shall be first approved by the City Attorney
as to form and legality. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
NOes: Counci~m~n None
Absent: Council~a~n None
RESOLUTION No. 1737 - Approving improvement agreement for ~hittington Sub. No. 3
Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Counci~,~_~n Rader, DeGra~f, Maneell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1738 - Accepting drainage easement over Lot 19 of Whittington,s Sub. No.2
Offered by Councilmen DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
GRADER BID A~VARDED City Pmrchaser Ross reported that the five bids
received for the new road grader had been reviewed by himself, City Engineer Floyd,
and Associate Civil E~ineer Ballard and it was decided the best bid was that of
the Southern Equipment Co. for an Adams Grader No. 414 at $9,999.50 net.
It was moved hy Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and
carried, that the low bid of the Southern Equipment Co. in the amount of $9,999.50
net be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
~FIRE INSURANCE CONTRACT A letter was read from the Citizens League for
Better G~vernment recommending that the low bid on the fire insurance be accepted.
During lengthy discussion on the fire insurance contract, Mr. Richard Wilson
of the Chula Vista Insurance Agents Assn. brought out the fact that the new Library
was not covered in the bids previously submitted, and read a new bid which would cover
the Library and all other City property.
City Attorney M. Campbell ruled the new bid could not be considered without
giving others an opportunity to bid on the overall coverage.
It was moved by Councilman DeGraa~, seconded by Counci~msu DeWolfe that the
fire insurance contract be awarded to the Chula Vista Insurance Assn.
The motion failed to ca~-~-y by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, DeWolfe
Noes: Council~n Rader, Mansell, Smith
Absent: None
It was decided to ask both groups to resubmit
bids at the
Vista based
policies.
1955.
next meeting on the total fire insurance coverages of the City of Chula
on a gross valuation of $813,019.00 with a 90% average clause on all
Both groups agreed to submit binders oh all fire coverage until July 19,
OF CURRIE ENGINEERING BILL
A letter was read from the Currie Engineering Company accepting the terms of settlement
offered them by the Council for work done on the 1911 Act District No. 3, 1954.
It was moved by Councilm~u DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and
carried, that the Finance Officer be authorized to make the first payment of $32,500.
on or before the 12th day of August, 1955 as agreed upon.
~LTz SEWER EASEMENT After discussion it was suggested that Mr. Bolte
be asked ii' he would be willing to deed in fee to the City, the four feet he was asking
the City to accept as a sewer easement. The dedication of the Starksy property for
Montebello Street was tabled until the next meeting, at which time it was hoped the
Boltz sewer easement matter could be settled.
RESOLUTION No. 1739 - Dedication of Lots A, B, C, and D of Country Club park No. 6
Offered by Councilman Smith, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Counci]m~n Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1740 - Dedication of Lots E and F, Country Club park No. 6
Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, Dewolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1741 - Dedication of Rubin property (Quartersection 163) for use
as Madison Avenue
Offered by Councilman Rader~ read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1742 - Dedication of Lots A, B, and C of Marmil Heights No. 1
Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Counci~m~n Rader, DeGraaf, Maneell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1743 - Approving lease with School District for Vista Square Buildings
Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader~ DeGr~f, Mansell, Smith, De~olfe
Noes: None
t: Nor~
NTMENT OF ~S TO PLANNING COMMISSION
It was moved by Counci~msn Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and
unanimously carried, that W. P. Burford be appointed a member ef the Planning Commission
to fill the expired term of Jack pe~l~lne, said term to expire June 30, 1959.
It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Counc~lm~ DeGraaf, an~
unanimously carried, that Lee E. Raitt be appointed a member of the planning Co~ssion,
for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30, 1959.
It was moved by Councf~m~n ~ad~r, seconded by Counci~m~u DeGraaf, and
unanimously carried, that William G. Taylor he appointed a member of the Planning
Commission to fill the unexpired term of Eugene Trook, said term to expire june 30, 1956.
It was moved by C&unci~m~n DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
unanimously carried~ that Gilbert M. Dudderar be appointed a member of the Planning
Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Wesley Mohr, said term to expire June 30,
1957 ·
It was moved by Mayor Mansell, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and
unanimously carried, that Edward Crosley be appointed a member of the planning Commission
to fill the unexpired term of C. H. Farris, said term to expire June 30, 1957
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rader, and unani-
mously carried, that Archie you~ and Claude Henninger be re-appointed as members of
the planning Commission to fill their unexpired terms, said terms to expire June 30, 1958,
~,-~OINTMENT OF ~ER TO T.TRRARy BOARD
It was moved by Councilman DeT~mlfe, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
unanimously carried, that Joseph Rindone be re-appointed as a member of the Library
Board for a term of four years, said term to ex~ire June 30, 1959.
~POINT~NT OF MEMBERS TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unani-
mous~V carried, that John Anderson be re-appointed as a member of the parks and
Recreation Commission for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30, 1959.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and unani-
mously carried, that william Ratbmsun be re-appointed as a member of the Parks a~
Recreation Commission for a term of four years~ said term to expire June 30, 1959.
~AP~INT~NT OF MEMBER TO HARBOR COM~E[SSION
It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Counci/man Rader, and unani-
mously carried, that Ronald E. Landells be re-appointed as a member of the Harbor
Commission for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30, 1959.
O ZNANOE A HORZZm
A letter was read from the planning Commission recommending that the Council
authorize reprints made of Ordinance No. 398.
It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,
that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids on 200, 400, and 600
copies of Zonin~ ordinance No. 398. The motion carried by the following vote, ~o-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Radar, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION No. 1744 - Ordering hearing on amendment to ordinance No. 398
Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by
the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
~6~GN ORDINANCE DISCUSSION
Mr. Zack, representing Western oil & Gas Assn. and ~. Huggett of the
Foster & Kleiser Co. both spoke favorably toward the new sign ordinance as proposed
by the planning Commission.
City planner Scherer explained the ordinance would open "C" zones in the City
for advertising.
It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,
that the proposed sign ordinance be tabled until the rezoning of National Avenue has
been completed.
CussIoNReactivation of of Street
position
Superintendent
In discussing reactivation of the position of street superintendent,
CoUnc~ lm~n Smith questioned the need of two top level supervisors in a department of
only twenty-two men.
Counc~lm~u Rader was of the op~n4on a street superintendent did not necessarily
have to be an engineer.
Mayor Nansell stated that until an actual need for a street superintendent is
established he did not feel the position should be reactivated.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried
that the Council not reactivate the position of street superintendent. Councilman ~ader
voted no. Mayor Mansell declined to vote.
~NANcE No~ 527 - Amending Nos. 158 and 377 (locating sewer m~ns in streets)
second reading
Ma~or Mansell suggested this ordinance be tabled until the meeting of July 19th, at
which time various subdividers would be present to discuss the ordinance with the
Council. The time was set for 8:00 P.M in order that the Council Jight dispense with
regular business prior to the discussion.
~ SCHEDULES FOR RECREATION FACILITIES AND Bo%TL
It was suggested by the Council that this matter be held over until the
meeting of July 19th in order that more study could be given to the matter.
~UEST FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO COTHIMG & MATERIAL ACCOUNT - Police Dept.
A letter was read from police Chief Roberts requesting an additional $200. be
placed in the public Safety Budget, #1-26-C-2.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried
that the request for $200. be granted. The motion carried by the following vote,to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: None
UDGE TO SWEETWAT~IR UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Engineer Johneon stated the City had been giving sludge to the Sweetwater
Union High School District, but that they would like word from the Council stating
that they would not be billed for it at any time.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried
that the Sw~etwater Union High School District will not be charged for sludge given to
them under direction of the Engineering Department.
A~PPLICATION FOR HOUSE MOVING An application was presented from Robert Capp
for permission to move a dwelling into the City.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the
application be approved, subject to Mr. Capp meeting all provisions of the building
code requirements.
~TESY PARKING TICKET DISCUSSION Mayor Mansell stated he had made a careful
survey of the courtesy ticket program on parking metere~ ~n8 has found it is being
abused by the local people, and recommended that the program be discontinued immediately.
It was suggested the matter be brought up for discussion at the July 19th meeting.
~TER ON BOYS~ CLUB - Chula Vista Junior Woman,s Club
A letter was read from the Chula Vista junior Woman,s Club recommending that
the Council deny Use of public lands for establishment of a Boys' Club.
The Council was of the opinion a study should be made to determine the need
for a Boys, Club, and interview Mr. Eckhart of the Boys' Club Committee to determ~
to what extent, if any, the City would have to participate in the operational cost of
such a club. No action was taken.
~ CHANGE RECO~NDED FOR THIRD AVENUE EXTENSION- Chula Vista Junior Woman,s Club
A letter was read from the Ch~l~ Vista Junior Woman,s Club recommending that
the name of Third Avenue Extension be changed to "Memorial Drive".
The Clerk was instructed to notify representatives of the Club to he present
at the July 19th meeting to discuss the matter.
~~ON TO RUBBISH BURNING A letter was read from ~. W. Winzer, 210
Davidson St. objecting to the burning of rubbish within the City limits. No action taken.
PAYMENT OF BIlJ.q After examination by the entire Council, it
was moved by Co~ncilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that
Warrants Nos. 10473 through 10636 inclusive be approved for payment. The motion
caA-~-led by the following vote to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, Smith, DeWolfe
Noes ~ None
Absent: Nons
Mayor Mansell adjourned the meeting until ·
July 19, 1955 at ?:OO P.M.
City of Chula Vista, 0_~1~ fornia