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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1954/05/25NINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR~EETING OF TI~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 25, 1954 The City Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 4:00 P.M with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, DeWolfe Absent: Councilman Riesland Also present: City Administrator Floyd, City Attorney Merideth Campbell The Invocation was led by Reverend Ross oUNTRY CLUB PARK No.~~ - Final ~ap It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Country Club Park No. 2 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 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 also subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and final approval of the City Engineer. RM~OLUTION No. 1560 - Approving improvement agreement for Country Club Park No. 2 Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, De~olfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Riesland H~OLUTION No. 1561 - Giving notice of proposed annexation of Country Club ~anor Oi'fered by Councilman DeJolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Riesland ORDINANCE No. 493 - Prohibiting practi~ of fortune telling, palmistry, etc. Second reading It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. 493 be placed on its second reading and that the'title only be read. The Ordinance was thereupon adopted by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None ACcent: Councilman Riesland ~.COR.~ESPONDENCE A letter was read from T. E. Heggland, Chief Administrative Officer concerning the new County Health Ordinance requiring food handlers to take a medical examination, and forwarding a copy of the Ordinance in case the Council wished to proceed with a comparable City Ordinance. No action was taken. A letter was read from the National Safety Council stating they were in no way affiliated with the California Safety Council. k~/PO~T OF3XCE DISCUSSION Mr. Carl Stahlheber, local Postmaster, appeared to request that the Council reaffirm its stand to officials in ~ashington that the Post office should be located on the Civic Center site, and that they offer an area large enough for the Post Office, either for lease, or sale, thus inviting competitive bidding. The Council w~$ of the opinion the only practical location on the site would be the area between Fourth Avenue and Guava AvenUe on F. Street. To offer another location at this time would interfere with 'the over-all planning of the Civic Center site. ~h". Arthur Lynds stated that his firm would be willing to turn over the NcCausland property to the City or any contractor that was interested for the money they had in the place. This would assure the Post Office department competitive bidding on a location the Council felt the most desirable for a Post Office. ~r. Lynde also stated that he had invited Congressman Wilson, due in town next week, to meet with members of the Council and Postmaster to hear all the facts on the local Post Office to date. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman De~olfe, and unanimously carried, that Assistant Post Office General Kieb, and Congressman %Vil~on be wired to the effect that the Council wished to reaffirm their position that the Post Office should be located on the Civic Center site, and that Civic Center site property is available to any proponent. ~/I,IBRARY DISCUSSION ~.{r. Arthur Lynds introduced the Counsel for his firm, Attorney DeWitt HigEs and Attorney Ferdinand Fletcher. He then stated that as a result of the meeting of the ~{ayor, Finance Officer, and himself, with County Assessor Eddy, it was learned the City would have no taxes to pay on the proposed new Library. ~r. Fletcher stated that the insurance company, through whom the firm of Hobart-Topper intended to finance the proposed new Library, require a first Deed of Trust upon the real property on which the Library is to be located, in order to secure the performance by the City of Chula Vista of its obligations under the terms and conditions of the Library Agreement ~rlth Hobart-Topper. Also that the City subordinate the ter~s of said agreement to said Deed of Trust, so that said Deed of Tr~t ~will be a first lien and encmmbrance on said real property. City Attorney M. Campbell stated he could not recommend that the Council acc2pt the proposal. Attorney I{iggs stated the matter might well be submitted to independent Counsel who are specialists in this field, for a decision. Councilman Riesland arrived at this time and was briefed on the Library discussion. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that City Attorney N. Campbell be authorized to seek additional legal Counsel on the Library proposition, and that the City be authorized to pay fifty percent and I{obart-Topper fifty percent of the legal fees. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None VI~ SERVICE COS~ISSION - Salary Recommendationa - 195h-1955 A letter was read ~rom ¥;m. Ec~hart, Chairman of the Civil Service Commis- sion, sStting forth the Commis~ien,s recommendations with regard to the classifica- tion and compensation plan for the classified service for the fiscal year 195h~19~. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and unanimously carried, that a decision on the recommendations await such time that the budget is completed and the financial condition of the City established. ADJOL~hS~E~NT It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Co~mcilm~n Riesland, and carried, that the meeting adjourn sine die. City of Chula Vista, California ~NUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR ~,~ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday U~y 18, 1954 The City Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 2:00 P.N, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, De~olfe Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Floyd, City Attorney Campbell, City Planner Wagner, Assistant to the City Engineer Johnson Invocation was led by }~. Arthur Lynds: ~'~ITY A~{INISTRATOR AUTHORIZED to sign agreement for Gas Tax Appropriation }~r. Ray Beuthal, Office Engineer of the Division of Highways, outlined the proposed gas tax appropriation agreement for the City for 1954-55 and asked that the agreement, if agreeable with the Council, be signed. It was moved by Councilman DeWol~e, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to sign the agreement. Mr. Beuthal, in further discussion, pointed out that the }~aster Street Plan, if adopted, should not be confused with the major streets to which gas tax is applicable, as each street, in order to be eligible, will have to be submitted for approval on its own merits. ~ILLIA~.~ ~,~NOR- Tentative Map It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried, that the tentative map of ~illiams Manor heretofore approved by'the Planning Commission, be approved, subject to improvements required by Section 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance and with easements as indicated on the marked copy in the Planning Commission office; lot A of Vista San }~iguel together with Linda Lane and 190 ft. frontage on First Avenue be improved and dedicated according to Council Re~olution No. 1352; street signs as required by Council Resolution No. 1447 on Linda Lane and Shasta St. and trees as required by Council Resolution No. 1447 be provided for this subdivision; reduce the easements on the lot line of Lots 4 and 5 to 5 feet; 10 foot setbacks be approved on Linda Lane and 20 foot setbacks on First Avenue, and subject to final check by the City Engineer's Department as to grade on Lot A and Lin~a Lane; sidewalks not to be required on Linda Lane, and the cul de sac have a 30 foot curb radius. ~oUNTRY CLUB PARK No. 4 - Tentative map It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the tentative map of Country Club Park No. 4, heretofore approved by the Planning Commission, be approved, subject to annexation and subject to improve- ments required by Section 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance and subject to the approval of the Engineering department as to street grades and with three foot net monolithic sidewalks. RESOLUTION No. 1558 - Changing Corte Madera Avenue to Cuyamaca Avenue Offered ~y Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the follo~rlng vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Ho~el, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: None DATE SET FOR LIBRARY DISCUSSION Mr. Arthur IFnds stated he had arranged a meeting with Mr. Arthur Eddy, Councy Assessor, to discuss the tax situation on the proposed new Library, and asked that one or more members of the Council attend as well as the Finance Officer. The meeting was set for ll:O0 A.M. May 19th, at the office of ~r. Eddy. Mayor Halferty said he and the City Finance Officer would be present. L/POST OFFICE DISCUSSION Due to a directive from Washington, D. C. asking that all negotiations on the proposed new Post Office be stopped until further notice, Mr. Wesley Mohr, representing Golden Construction Company, appeared before the Council asking for a clarification on the City's stand regarding the location ofthe new Post Office. It was his belief that the City would not approve any site other than the Civic Center site° Mro Arthur Lynds stated that Mr. Armond Koeb issued the directive from ¥~ashington, D. C. stopping negotiations because all bids received were too high. He further stated that the only reason the Council entered into negotiations with ~r. Lynds's Company was because the Lynd's Company owned the McCausland property which has alwaye been considered the ideal location for a pest Office. Mr. Nohr stated that Congressman Wilson was of the impreesion the City would not O. K. a Post Office anywhere but on the Civic Center site, and asked that the Council give him an official statement that they would consider a eite on Fourth Avenue south of Fo Street, as well as the Civic Center site. The Council felt that the City had very little to do in influencing the government where to build a Post office, but did inform them the City would like to see it go on the Civic Center site. The Council definitely was not objecting to all other sites, but did feel if a location was to be considered that would be detrimental to City Planning and welfare, then the Council should pretest, and for that reason did not feel they could come out flatly and recommend the Golden Company site on Fourth Avenue. ~?ACIFIC EI~CTR!C granted extension of time on Signal Contract A communication was read by City Administrator Floyd from the Pacific Electric Co. asking for an extension of time on their contract to install traffic signals on National Avenue and Third Avenue due to difficulty in obtaining relays and resistors specified for the railroad holding circuit. It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Pacific Electric contract be ex~ended for ninety dayso REQUEST FOR DRAFTSMAN - Granted City Administrator Floyd requested that another draftsman be hired for ninety days to bring all engineering maps up to date. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that a draftsman be hired for the Engineering department for a period not to exceed ninety days from the time of employment at a salary within the range of classified service for that particular position. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen ~obel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe. Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 492 - Appointing the City Engineer of the City of Chula Vista to perform the duties of the Street Superintendent in proceedings under the Improvement Act of 1911 (Assessment District 3 - 1954) It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried unanimously, that Ordinance No. 492 be placed on its second reading. The Ordinance was thereupon read in full. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Ordinance No. 492 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Rader, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe. P/'DIscussION - 1911 Act. City Attorney Campbell stated Mr. Mueller had offered to appraise the parcels to be condemned under the 1911 Act at $10. per parcel and recommended he be hired. No action was taken. City Attorney Campbell reported there is approximately ll,O~O feet of street without water mains which should be put in before paving of streets under the 1911 Act. The estimated cost would be $3~,000. The California Water Company plans on replacing 17,000 feet of water mains under their normal replacement program, which they could start on immediately but it was thought advisable that they co-ordinate their schedule with the 1911 Act contractors. City Attorney Campbell stated there had been no provision made under the 1911 Act to take care of changing the thirty inch water main on Bonita Street (estimated cost $30,000) when that street is widened, or for moving fire hydrants, meters, etc. on other streets to be widened. ~r. A1 poulter, Manager of the Water Company pointed out that an agreement between the City and %Vater Company provided for the City and Water Company to share fifty-fifty the expense when City improvement projects necessitated the moving of water installations. ~r. Kenneth Fuller of the Water Company stated the Company was not particularly interested in putting the new mains in at this time as long as they were not needed. He suggested it might be wise for the City to review the list of streets needing water pipes, and it might be found advisable to install the mains in some of them at this time and leave the others to a later date when the adjoining property is developed. The Council instructed the City Administrator to direct the Engineering department in making this study, as recommended. City Attorney M. Campbell asked if the Council wished to have the City's share of the cost of pipe relocation borne by the City or assessed to the District under the 1911 Act. The Council asked that an estimate of the cost of relocat, ing the water installations be obtained before asking a decision, and that an interpretation be obt~iued from O'Melveny & )~yers as to what share of the cost is to be borne by the Water Company. City Attorney Campbell asked once more if the Council wished to have City owned property included or excluded from the 1911 Act Assessment District. It was decided to wait until an estimate of the cost is made before making a decision. On the matter of a five percent premium redemption, it was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and unanimously carried, that the five persent premium upon redemtion of the Bonds be authorized. ~ASTEH STREET PLAN Mr. M. R. Rocle residing at 899 Second Avenue appeared before the Council once more to protest the extending of L. Street through his property between Country Club Drive and Third Avenue. City Planner Wagner stated the Planning Commission had studied all phases of the proposed opening of L. Street over and over again, and that the plan as outlined on the Master Street Plan was the only feasible plan possible. Councilman Rader was of the opinion the people protesting on the L. Street opening should have more consideration, and that further s~ndy should be made toward opening another route. RESOLUTION No. 1559 - Adopting Master Street Plan Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to~t: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Halferty, Riesland, DeWolfe Noes: Councilman Rader Absent:' None ORDINANCE No. 493 - Prohibiting Fortune Telling, etc. - First reading It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. 493 be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full. ~/~TABLISHING POSITION OF EQUIPMENT SERVICE ~AN It was moved by Councilman Hob, l, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and unanimously carried, that the establishment of the position of equipment service man be approved, wit~_ a maximum sala-~y of $311. per month, and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to classify the position and submit their recommendations as soon as possible. ~/~PPOINT~v~.NT OF CHIEF OF POLICE It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and unanimously carried, that Mr. Eugene Roberts from Minot, North Dakota be appointed Chief of Police, and that City Administrator Floyd be instructed to notify him as soon as possible to report within thirty days. ~/CHURCH REQUEST FOR LIBRARY GROUNDS A letter was read by City Administrator Floyd from the Congregational Church asking if it was at all possible to buy a portion of the library Grounds for an expansion program of the Church. City Administrator Floyd was directed to write the Church to explain that until a more~finite program for moving the Library was made, there would be no decisions made on the disposition of the present Library site. ADJOURNmeNT It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, May 25, 1954 at 4:00 P.M. City of Chula Vista, California 0o77 6o78 8o79 o~76 0177 ~1~o 81~2 ~193 8i9h ~201 U202 B.E. ~etd R.A. Floyd Eleeti~ werker~ - Salariew City of Chula Vista Payroll Account Virgil H. Seiveno J~uet Ju~tAee, Civil Defense Petty Caah ~,,-~e~pal Finance Offlcer~ Ass~n, State Board of l~uali.~ati~n Civil Service 4ssembly ~J~ hard L. Cl~y of Chala Vista Fayroll ~ ccount ~. B. C~apbell Chula vi~a L.C. Amde~son Co. C.,~. Perry F.~. Ginglar~, Jr. ~ank of ~llliam harshman S~te ~Aployees' ~etir~en~ 5yst~a ~ta~ ~mployees' aetiz~meat System Fram~ N. Moreno Jean Steele zndeet s oafe ~mericam ~blic o~s ^SS~e ~'~p & L~j~. 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