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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1954/06/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH~ CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesda~v June 9, 1954 The City Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Floyd, City Attorney ~. Campbell, City Planner Fred Wagner, City Finance Officer Grant, ~aistant to the City Engineer Johnson Invocation was led by Rev. Richard N~le APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilm-n Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Minutes for the meetings of May 11, 18, 25 and June 3 be approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the Minutes for the Plannin~ Commission meeting of ~ay 17 be approved,  opies having been mailed to each Councilman. LETTER OF ~ESIGNATION - Frederick E. Wagner A letter of resignation from Mr. Wagner, City Planner, was read to the Council. Mayor Halferty stated that Mr. Wagner had done a commendable Job for the City, and that it was regrettable he was resigning. However, Mayor Halferty was of the opinion that the City most certain~ should not attempt to hold one here, who felt he had a better opportunity elsewhere. Councilman Rader remarked that possibly the Council had let Mr. Wagner down on certain promises made to him at the time of his employment. Mr. Wagner stated he had been appointed Administrative Officer pro-tern a year ago, and was to have received training along those lines, but to date had received no such training. Counc~lm~n Riesland said he could remember no promises made to Mr. Wagner by the Council at the time of his employment. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Rader, and unanimously carried, that the resignation of Mr. Wagner be accepted with regret, and that the Administrative Officer write a letter of gratitude for commendable service rendered the City. Mr. Wesley Mohr, speaking for the Planning Comm~esion, strongly urged the Council to take steps to fill Mr. Wagner's position. Mayor Halferty stated it would be done as quickly as possible. ~UBLIC HEARING - Zoning Country No. of Club Park 1 This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the above mentioned zoning, Mayor Halferty declared the public hearing open. There being no remarks or objections, either oral or written, Mayor Halferty declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 495 - Amending Zoning ordinance No. 398 to zone Country Club Park No. 1 First reading It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. 495 be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full. ~ ~'~PUBLIC HEARING - Annexation of Hazel Goes Cook School site Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the above mentioned annexation, Mayor Halferty declared 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, Mayor Halferty declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 494 - Approving Annexation of Hazel Goes Cook School Site Annexation First reading It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. 494 be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full. /PUBLIC HEARING - Budget 1954-1955 This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the budget for the fiscal year 1954-1955, Mayor Halferty stated the Council had spent many, many hours going over the proposed budget and were of the opinion they had done the very best they could in planning for the needs of the City for the ~c~g year wit~ the revenue anticipated. He announced the tax rate for the coming year would be $1.68 per hundred of assessed valuation. Mayor Halferty then asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard on the budget. Walter Davis, Secty, of Chamber of Commerce asked what provisions had been made for lighting on Third Avenue and National Avenue. City ASministrator Floyd stated funds were being budgeted for 53 lights on Third Avenue from E. Street to Roosevelt Street and 22 lights at intersection on National Avenue, south from F. Street. Mr. Clint Matthews, speaking for the National Avenue Busiuesemens' Assn. thought they would rather have a complete lighting Job done to H. Street or J. Street rather than the spot lighting all the way to L. Street, but would appreciate anything the Council did. Standley McMains, representing Third Avenue business-men presented a petition signed by one hundred Third Avenue businessmen, requesting lighting for Third Avenue. Mr. McMains thanked the Council for having included the lights in the budget. Mr. Davis stated a considerable saving could be realized by the City over the years, if the City installed their own light poles, and thought a program of that nature should be considered for the future. In am. eWer to a question by Wesley Mohr, City Aam~ nietrator Floyd stated 54 new lights were budgeted for the residential area. Mayor Halferty asked if there were any others who wished to be heard on the budget, There being no one else in the audience wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the public hearing on the budget closed. RESOLUTION No. 1563 - Dedication of sewer easement - Dean Park Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent None 911 Act ~scussion City Attorney M. Campbell asked the Council once more if they wished to include gity property in the 1911 Act District. Mr. Currie, Engineer of Work, having presented the plans, specifications and estimates to the Council, estimated the cost of improvements around City property to be $30,000. Mr. Hamflton, of O,Melveny & Myers, informed the Council it would probably be at least one and one-half years before the work is completed and payment due, so that the expenditure would not necessarily have to be included in the current budget. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that City owned property be included in the 1911 Act District, and that the cost be paid from the general fund. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: Councilman Riesland Absent: None City Attorney C~mphell reviewed and fully explained to the Council the obligationS that the City will be called upon to pay from the general fund on the 1911 Act District, and explained once more, so that there would be full understand- ~ng, the five percent premium clause upon which the Council agreed at a previous meeting. RESOLUTION No. 1564 - Resolution approving plans and specifications for certain street work, and assessment District map (Assessment District No. 3-1954) Offered by Councilman Riceland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: Counci AYES: Councilmen Hotel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1565 - Resolution of Intention - 1911 Act Offered by Councilman Hotel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES~ Councilmen Hobel, Reder, Halferty, Riceland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 1566 - Dedication of Lots A and B-Miles & Dalseth No. 4 Offered by Councilmam Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES~ Councilmen Hotel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None RE~OLUTION No. 1567 - Correcting acceptance of Subdivision Map on ~lendalin Manor approved AYES~ Noes: Absent: Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and by the following vote, to--wit: Councilmen Hotel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Nons Nons ~APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN - to meet with Recreation Commission Mayor Halferty appointed Councilman Riesland to meet with the Recreation Commission to make a study of rental rates to be charged on the new Recreation Center. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from the San Diego Visitors Bureau requesting that the City participate in their program of advertising San Diego County. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the letter be referred to Mr. Davis, Secretary of the Chamber of /~rce, for suggestions. A letter was read from the Chula Vista Junior Womens' Club asking that they be notified before the Council takes final action on disposition of the old Library building. The Council suggested the Club be notified, if and when, action  taken to convert the old Library to a Museum. A letter was read from ).~s. G. Langer, with a petition from neighbors, requesting that she be permitted to leave the cement she had put in her parking (City Property) at 152 Whitney Street. Because this would set a precedent, it was moved by Councilman Riceland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the City take out the cement at City expa~Je, and that the City A~m~nistrator write Mrs. Langer a letter stating the Council was reluctant to remove the cement, but were bound to do so by Ordinance. ~ A letter was read from the Chula Vista Comamuity Theatre requesting the use of the Community building in Vista Square for theatre productions, when and if the City acquires Vista Square. The Clerk was directed to write a letter to the Theatre Guild explaining the City's position on the matter. A letter was read from the Mederal Housing A~m~nistraticn, San Francisco Field Office, stating that cash payments would be required from the City when the transfer of ~rista Square to the City is consummated, and asked to he advised if the City is prepared to do so. City Attorney M. Campbell stated the only way the City could advise if pried to pay cash, would be to find out what the property was to cost. It was suggested that the City Attorney answer the letter and give it o Councilman DeWolfe to ta~e up in Y~ashington while he was there on the bUSiness of a new Post Office. Mr. Lloyd Lee asked what the intention wasof the Council in acquiring the Public Housing. The Council answered that the plan was to liquidate the housing proJec~ as soon as possible. Mr. Lee stated he would like to obtain from the City Clerk all data on the proposed purchase of Vista Square compiled to date. RESOLUTION No. 1568 - ~mprovement agreement - Country Club Park No. 2 Offered by Councilm~u Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Country Blub park No. 3 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 shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality, and subject to final check by the City Engineert RESOLUTION No. 1569 - Approving Improvement Agreement - Country Club Park No. 3 Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~OUNTRY CLUB PARK SUBDIVISION No. 4 - Final map It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Country Club Park No. 4 be accepted upon the execution by the owr~r 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 shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality, and subject to final check by the City Engineer. RESOLUTION No. 1570 - Approving Improvement Agreement - Country Blub Park No. 4 Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopte~d and approved hy the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~/~OUNTRY CLUB HIT.L~ No. 1 - Final Map It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Rader, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Country Club Hills No. 1 be accepted upon the execution by the owner of a contract with the City of Chula Vista for the installation of improvements and the pointing of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof which contract and bond shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality, and with the elimination of the Southerly extemsion of Corte Maria Avenue, and with a ten f~t easement in lieu of a street for access to water, as recomended by the Planning Commission, and upon final check by the City Engineer. RESOLUTION No. 1571 - Approving improvement agreement - Country Club Hills No. 1 Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Ruder, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None PAYMENT OF BILLS It. was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried that Warrants Nos. 8286 through 8406 be approved for payment, by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilm~n Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, De~olfe Noes: None Absent; None %~ARGARITA TERRACE - Tentative map It was moved by Counci]~uan Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hohel, and carried, that the tentative map of Margarita Terrace Subdivision heretofore approved by the Planning Commission, be approved, subject to improvements required by Section 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance and subject to dedication of one foot lots at the East and Noethends of Vance Street. R~SOLUTION No. 1572 - Approving Agreement for Gas Tax allocation for 1954-1955 Offered by Councilm~n Riesland, read in fall, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Rlesland that the meeting adjourn. No action was taken. as Appraiser City Attorney Campbell explained that the Council had tentatively approved Mr. Mueller to appraise the parcels to be condemned under the 1911 Act, but did not take official action at their meeting of May 18th. Mr. Campbell suggested this be done at this time. It was moved by Councilm~n Rlesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Mr. Edwin Mueller be hired to appraise the 1911 Act condemnation easements at $10.OO per parcel, and $1OO.OO per da~ for Court appearances. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, N~l~erty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None ~,/BUDGET DISCUSSION There having been no ohJectione from the audience on the budget that would warrant its being changed, Councilman Riesland asked why the budget could not be adopted at this time. City Attorney M. Campbell advised that the Charter provides that the budget must be adopted on or before June 3Oth, and that if there were no further revisions contemplated, and that the Council had further discussed the same, there was no reason wh~ the budget could not be adopted at this time. Police Officer Borchers from the audience stated he did not realize the public hearing on the budget was going on. Mayor Halferty stated all persons who wished to be heard at the hearing had been given an opportunity, and when no one further wished to be heard the hearing had been declared closed. Councilm~n Rader was of the opinion the budget should not be adopted at this time, as he was still not in accord with employee pay raises as proposed. It was his understanding a flat five percent raise was to be granted all employees and he felt the additional raise granted the engineering and sewage departments was showing favoritism. There followed a general discuseionby the Council concerning the Budget. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the Budget for the fiscal year 1954-1955 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vot$~,t~,,wit: AYe: Councilmen Hobel, P~, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: Councilm~u Rader Absent: None ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to June 22, 1954 at 2:00 P. CampbY~ll, ~ity Cler~ City of Chula Vista, California