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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1955/06/28MINLrFER OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday June 28, 1955 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, Mansell Absent: Councilmen Smith, DeWo~fe Also present: City Engineer Floyd, City Attorney M. Campbell, 'City Planner Scherer, Purchaser-Analyst Ross Mayor Mansell led the salute to the Flag RESOLUTION -No. 1730 - Kenwood Village No. 6 - Approval of tentative map Offered by ColJ~il~m~ DeGr~, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Smith, DeWolfe RESOLUTION No. 1731 - Fairway View - Approval of tentative map Offered by Council~n Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved ~ the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, ~ansell Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Smith, DeWolfe ~UN VALLEY SUBDIVISION - Approval of final map It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the final map and improvement plane of Sun Valley 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 postimg of a bond guaranteeing the performance 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Smith, DeWolfe RESOLUTION No. 1732 - Approving improvement agreement for Sun Valley Subdivision Offered by by the following vote, AYES: Councilmen Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Councilm~u Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved to-wit: Rader, DeGraaf, Nansell Smith, DeWolfe RESOLUTION No. 1733 - Approving extension of Chamber of Co~m~erce Contract for 1955-1956 Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Smith, DeWolfe Councilman Rader stated it was his opinion that the Chamber of Com~erce offices should not be used for political purposes of any nature and that he had been assured by Mr. Davis that the offices had not been, and would not be used for poli~ical purposes in the future. RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE ~ITH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR VISTA SQUARE BUILDINGS This Resolution and Lease was referred back to the City Administrator for redrafting, in order to include a $2.00 per month ground maintenance fee. RESOLUTION No. 1734 - Approving memorandum of agreement for expenditure of Gas Tax for 1 55-1956 Offered by Councilw~n Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and apMroved by the following vote, to-wit: ATES: CoUnc~m~u Rader~ DeGraaf, Nansell Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Smith, DeWolfe ~NING OF BIDS ON ROAD GRADER City Purchasing Agent Ross opened the following bids received on the Road Grader. pan American Tractor & Equipment Co. Southern Equipment Co. Shaw Sales & Sex~vlce Brown Bevis Equipment Co. Smith, Booth, Usher Co. $12,382.00 13,331.00 12 458.60 13,169.9o ,255.00 Each Bid received included alternates Mayor Mansell referred the bids to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for comparison and recommendation to the Council as to which Company submitted the best bid. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS A letter was read from the planning Commission recommending necessary steps be taken to effect amendments to the zoning ordinance, in order to l~t and define signs within the City. It was suggested the Council study the proposed changes prior to the regular meeting in July, at which time the matter should be further discussed. ~UTION - Dedication of Starkly property for street purposes (Montebello St. ) Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, ~ansell Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Smith, Dewolfe City Engineer Floyd reco~m~ended that a one foot lot be dedicated to the City on the North side to assure future widening of the street. After discussion it was decided to hold the matter over until the next meeting for clarification. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the Resolution dedicating the Starkey property he rescinded. The motion carried by the following vote, to,wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell N~es: None Absent: Councilmen Smith, DeWo~fe Councilman DeWolfe arrived at 8:10 P.M. RESOLUTION No. 1735 - Dedication of Lots A, B, and C of Sun Valley subdivision Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Mansell, DeWolfe Noes: None snt: Counct! m~u Smith ~ OF RESIGNATION A letter of resignation was read from Wesley Mohr tendering resignation as Chairman and Member of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilm~n Rader, and carried~ that the resignation be accepted. Councilman DeWolfe declined to vote. ~IL SERVICE REC0~ENDATIO~ Noes: Absent: .- Scuss o City A~mluistrator Wade stated he thought it advisable that the Council approve the Civil Service recommendation that Section 7 of Rule 2 of the Civil Service rules be ~mended by establishing an indefinite work week for the Chief-of-police and Fire Chief classes, a 40 hour work week for the Fire Marshal and all classes in the law enforcement grou~. It was moved by Councilm~n Rader, seconded by Councilman Mansell, and carried, that Section 7 of Rule 2 of the Civil Se,-?ice Rules be emended as reco~nded by the Civil Se~-vlce Commission. The motion carried by the following vote, to, mit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGr~, Mansell, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith ~/~tPTION OF BUDGET Mayor Mansell recommended that budget adopted the h the reservation that any extensive painting undertaken at the housing project be done only with the final approval of the Council. In discussing the housing project it was once more reaffirmed by the Council that the housing project should be Liquidated as soon as possible. Councilman Rader suggested that revolving red lights on top of police cars be included in the budget. City Administrator Wade stated an appropriation for that purpose could be made at a later date, without changing the budget at this time. A letter was read from Police Chief Roberts requesting that the Council reclassify the Captain of PoLice to salary range 25. Another letter was read from Fire Marshall Smithey requesting a raise comparable to that of the Assistant Fire Chief. The Clerk was directed to file the letters. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the budget for the fiscal year 1955-1956 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: Councilmen Rader, DeGr~f, Mansell, DeWolfe None Council m~n Smith - Street Superintendent Councilman Rader stated he thought the position of Street Superintendent should be reactivated, ~n~ Mr. Lynn Love re-instated as Street Superintendent. It was his belief that Mr. B, 11-~d needed assistance, and that Mr. Love w~s capable and weli qualified, through years of experience, for the position. City Attorney C-mpbell said reactivation of the position could he made at an~ time during the year, and an appropriation made for the additional wages. ~'~CTIoN ON CURRIE ENGIh~ERING BILL ON 1911 Act. It was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the City Administrator be directed to write a letter to the Currie Engineering Compan~ stating the Council was offering $65,O00~ to be paid in two installments, as settlement for their e~ineering bill on the 1911 Act. Acceptance of the offer to be received by the Council on or before July ll, 1955 and the first insta~lm, nt to be paid within thirty days of acceptance, and the second installment to be payed one year from the date of the first payment. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Counci~m-n Rader, DeGraaf, DeWolfe Noes: Councilman Mansell Absent: Councilman Smith Mayor Mansell was opposed to offering the firm anything, being of the opinion the matter should be decided by the Courts. L.-~OTION ON REACTIVATION OF POSITION OF STREET SUPERINTENDENT It was moved by Counc~lm~n Rader, seconded by Mayor Mansell, that the position of Street Superintendent be reactivated at the former salary range. The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Counc~m~n Rader, Mansell Noes: Councdlm~n DeGraaf, DeWolfe Absent: Councilman Smith RESOLUTION No. 1736 - Authorizing amendment to Post Office Lease Agreement Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Rader, DeGraaf, Maneell, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith Ordinance No. 527 -Amending Ordinance No. 158 and No. 377- Locating sewer maine in streets - First reading It was moved by Councilman DeGree*, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilm~n Rader, DeGraaf, Maneell, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman smith The Ordinance was thereupon read in full. ~0~PPOSITION TO ORDINANCE No. 527 Mr. Jack Gardner, Jr. local builder, protested the proposed new ordinance which would prohibit laying sewers in easements, stating there was no other city in the County that had such an ordinance, and that it would be a hardship on subdividers, forcing many to stay out of the City. It was pointed out to Mr. Gardner that sewers built on property easements made it not only difficult but cost2y for the City to maintain. Mayor M~ell suggested the matter be studied carefully before the ordinance goes on its second reading July 12th. ~j-~0LICE CAR DISCUSSION Mr. John Hallman, 621 Dennis Avenue as~d w~at specifications the City was calling for in the new bids for police cars, and remarked on the cost involved in conversion of the electrical system from 6 to 12 volts. Mayor Mansell stated bids were calling for 160 horsepower or more, and that the police radio equipment was capable of using either the 6 or 12 volt system. ~WESLEY MOHR ASKS CLARIFICATION OF ACCUSATIONS Mr. Wesley Mohr asked the Mayor for clarification of the statement in the Star-News that there was dissen~ion between him and other members of the Planning Commission. Mayor Mansell replied that certain members of the Commission had come to him stating there was disseneion, and he called upon Member Raitt in the audience, to express an opinion. Mr. Raitt explained the dissension was not outspoken, but that certain members of the Commission were concerned over the Chairman's attitude toward the public, and his trying to run a one man show. Nayor Mansell adjourned the meeting sine die. City of Chula Vista