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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1954/04/20MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR NEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Tuesday April 20, 1954 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen DeWolfe, Riesland, Hobel, Logan Absent: Counci~msn Halferty Also Present: City Administrator Floyd, City Attorney Campbell, City Planner Wagner, Assistant to the City Engineer Johnson ~ASS OF VOTES The Council proceeded with the canvass of Votes cast at the General Municipal Election held Tuesday, April 13, 1954, according to the procedure set forth in the Statutes. RESOLUTION No. 1547 - Declaring results of election Offered by Councilman Logan, read in full, passed, adopted, and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Logan, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Halferty ~ STAT~ OF CITY CLERK I, ~NNETH P. CA~BELL, City Clerk of the City of ChulaVista, California DO H~ CERTi~ that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, at an adjourned regular meeting duly held on April 20, 1954, has duly and regularly canvassed the returns of the General Municipal Election, held in the City of Chula Vista and Chula Vista City School District on April 13, 1954, and has declared the results as followss That the whole nu~er of votes cast in the City and the Chula Vista City School District was 3768. That the following persons were voted for to fill two offices on the City Councils George DeWolfe for Councilm-u Charles H. Andrews for Council,~n Frederic E. Couture for Councilman C. Henry Farris for Councilm=~ Gordon W. Hardy for Councilman Lorenz C. Koester for Councilman Roy C. Lawton for CouIlcilm-n John Nagy, Jr. for Councilm~n Harold (Hal) Rader for Councilm-n That the following persons were voted for to fill two offices on the Board of Education Chula Vista City School District: Robert H. King for member of said Board of Education Corwin C. Alley for member of said Board of Education Robert L. McBride for member of said Board of Education Wilson R. Seacord for member of said Board of Education That the following measures were voted upon at said elections 1. Shall the Ordinance of Ch,,l~ Vista, California establishing a basic salary schedule for use in fixing the salary for City Policemen and City Firemen, semi-annually, at an amount not less than the monthly salaries, paid to members of like or comparable grade or rank of the Police or Fire Departments of the City of San Diego, and further providing and establishing a work-week of forty (40) hours for the Policemen anda work-week of 67.2 hours for Firemen, and increasing the salary of motorcycle Policemen, not otherwise provided for by Charter, Ordinance or Resolution, be adopted? 2. Shall the City Council be granted the right to levy a property tax for municipal purposes, in the sma of twenty-five (25) cents in excess of and in addition to $1.00 annually on each $100.00 of assessed value of taxable property in the said City for the ensuing fiscal year or years in which the schedule of pay of the members of the Police and Fire Departments shall be increased over and above the schedule of pa~ existing during the fiscal year 1953 and 19547 That attached hereto and m~de a part hereof is a list of persons voted for and the proposals voted on, together with the number of votes received in each precinct and the total votes received in the election. I CERTIFY that the foregoing statement of result is a full, true and correct statement of the facts of said canvass and of the results of said election, and that as soon as the result was declared, the aforesaid statement was duly entered by me, the City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, on the records of said City Council. DATED: April 20, 1954 ~MINISTRATION OF OATH City of Chula Vista, California At this time, the Oath of Office ~as administered, by the City Clerk, to the Members elected to the City Council and the Chula Vista School Board. Councilman Logan retired, and Councilman Rader took his place at the Council table. ~/~E~TIFICATE OF MERIT GIVEN COUNCILMAN LOGAN Mayor De~¥olfe at this time presented a Certificate of Merit to Councilman Logan on behalf of the City for his untiring service to the community during his term of office. ~/APPOINTMEI~T OF MAYOR and MAYOR PRO TE~PORE Mayor DeWolfe stated that in following the policy started by Councilman Kidder some years ago in rotating the position of Mayor, he would suggest that Councilm~u Halferty be named M~Vor. It was moved by Councilmau Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and unanimously carried, that Councilman Halferty be appointed Mayor of the City of Chula Vista. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilm~n Rader, and carried, that Councilman Hobel be appointed Mayor Pro-tern. In the absence of the newly appointed Mayor, Mayor Pro-tom Hobel conducted the business of the City for the remainder of the meeting. P~UEST ~M BOY SCOUTS FOR A WAIVER OF PERMIT F~wM A letter was read from the Boy Scouts of America asking that the permit fees be waived on a building local business men are to build for them free of charge. It was moved by Counc~lm~u Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the Building Inspector be instructed to place the value of the building so that only the minimum fee would be charged due to the donation of labor and materials for the building. ~I~gEV o9~ 6 9~ ~9~ 99t 9 OLt 5~9 OL ~ og[ ~;9 Z [ [ ~L LL~ 9~ 0 69 D , 9~I 99 ~o~i7~- ~V~:qoA .... t,~PUBLIC HEARING - Annexation of Country Club Hills No. 1 This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearimg on the annexation of Country Club Hills No. 1, Mayor Pro-tern Hobel 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 Pro-tem Hobel declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE No. 491 - Approving annexation of Country Club Hills No. 1 - First reading It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that ordinance No. 491 be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full. ~'/PUBLIC HEARING - Annexation of South Chula Vista Tidelands This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the annexation of South Ch1,!- Vista Tidelands, Mayor pro-tern Hobel declared the public hearing open, and called for protests from the audience. There were no oral protests. The City Clerk reported written protests had been received from the Western Salt Company, and the Food Machinery & Chemical Corp. The assessed valuation of these two firms amounted to more than 51% of the total assessed valuation of the area ~roposed to be annexed. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and ~arried, that the matter be referred to the City Engineer and City Clerk for verification of ownerships. Mayor pro-tern Hobel declared the Public hearing continued to the next adjourned meeting. ORDINANCE No. 489 - Approving annexation of Country Club park No. 2 - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that Ordinance No. 489 be placed on its second reading. After the reading of the title, it was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and unanimously carried, that the reading of the text be waived and the Ordinance adopted. The Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Riesland, DeWolfe, Rader, Hobel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Halferty ORDINANCE No. 490 - Amending Zoning Ordinance to include Shapov Tract and Country Club Villas No. 2 - second reading It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that ordinance No. 490 be placed on its second reading. After the reading of the title, it was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and unanimously carried, that the reading of the text be waived and the Ordinance adopted. The Ordinance was adopted by the following vo~e, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, DeWolfe, Rader, Hobel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Halferty ~/PUBLIC HEARING - Master Street plan This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the Master Street Plan, Mayor Pro-rem called for objections from the audience. Marcus Rocle, 899 Second Avenue objected to L. Street.going through as long as there were two schools located on it, and if it did go through forty feet should be taken from the Country Club side in the County, thus leaving only forty feet to be taken from his property and eliminating the proposed curves. Mrs. Dinwiddie, 53 L. Street, objected to the opening of L. Street for the same reasons as Mr. Rocle, and also that she fears it would become a truck route. Mrs. J. D. Peters, 888 Country Club Drive agreed with Mr. Rocle that L. St. if put through should be straight, but should be put elsewhere than in front of the two schools, Also that property values would be decreased considerably if the street were put through. Others objecting to the L. Street plan for the same reasons as Mr. Rocls were Mr. Muroko, Mrs. Booth, and Mr. Martin. There beiZE nc further protests, Mayor Pro-tern Hobel declared the meeting closed. Councilm~u Riesland suggested a Committee be appointed to make an investiga- tion of the L. Street problem, and report back. Mayor Pro-tern Hobel appointed Mayor N,1 *erty and Councilman Riesland to make the investigation and report back at the next regular meetinge RESOLUTION No. 1551 - Approving agreement for construction of improvements Country Club Park Unit No. 1 Offered by Councilman De'~olfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, DeWolfe, Hader, Hobel Noes: None Absent: Councilm~ Halferty RESOLUTION No. 1548 - Accepting Dedication of Grutzmacher property for street purposes. Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, DeWolfe, Rader, Hobel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Halferty RESOLUTION No. 1549 - Accepting dedication of Wesselink property for street purposes Offered by Councilmen DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, DeWolfe, Rader, Hobel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Halferty RESOLUTION No. 1550 -Accepting dedication of Parnell property for street purposes. Offered by Councilman Rader, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, DeWolfe, Rader, Hobel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Halferty ~/GL~IDALIN MANOR - Final Map It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Glendalin Manor Subdivision be accepted, subject to final signatures on the map and 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 or the deposit of cash with a trust company guaranteeing the performance thereof, which contract and guaranty shall be first approved by the City Attorney as to form and legality. RESOLUTION NO. 1552 - Approving agreement for construction of improvements in Glendalin Manor Approving agreement for construction of improvements in Glendalin Manor Offered by Councilm~n Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, DeWolfe, Rader, Hobel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Halferty ~RE~UEST FOR CHANGE IN DOG ORDINANCE Mr. B. W. Hammer appeared before the Council and proposed that an amend- ment be mede to the dog ordinance, declaring dog kennels a nuisance when they adjoin residential property. ' Mayor Pro-tem Hobel suggested City Administrator Floyd investigate, and report to the Council at the next regular meeting° ~-~CI~_~TION CO}~ISSION RI~U~TS Robert Johnson, Recreation Con~ission, recommended the expenditure of funds available in the current budget for the installation of the floor in the gymnasium bleachers, six basket ball goals and lockers in the men's dressing room - estimated cost $35,000. Also that the Council purchase land for a ball park, or make land available back of the Legion Hall, due to the F. Street Park being sold by the school, and the fill program slated for Eucalyptus Park this s,,~r~ It was suggested by Mayor Pro-tsm Hobel that the City Administrator follow through on the recommendations, and report back at the next meetinge RESOLUTION No. 1553 - Giving notice of proposed annexation of Hazel Goes Cook School Site Offered by Councilman DeWolfe, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: C~uncilmen Riesland, DeWolfe, Rader, Hobel Noes: None Absent: Councilm~u Halferty ~PTION TO PURCHASE CITY SITE FOR pOST OFFICE SITE An option to purchase City land at the corner of F. Street and Guava Avenue for a P~st Office site was presented by Hobart-Topper. City Attorney Campbell stated the policy of the Council had been to advertise for bids when selling property, but the fact the land waa to be used for a Post Office on34~, and that the area was too small for a Post Office without the adjoining Hobart-Topper property, no criticism should arise from the granting of this option without calling for bids. Mr. Wesley Mohr, representative for M. H. Golden Construction Company presented another plan for a new Post Office which would be located on Fourth Avenue and Center Street. Mr. Nohr stated his firm would not be interested in bidding on the City property as it was too small for a Post Office. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and unanimously carried, that the option be exercised in accordance to the recommendations of the City Attorney. EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION BY COUNCILMAN DEWOLFE. Councilman DeWolfe took this time to express his sincere appreciation to those in the audience for the cooperation he had received during his first term of office, and for their generous support toward his re-election. ~CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from the National Avenue Businessments Association expressing appreciation for the new lights on National Avenue from "C" to "G" Streets, and requesting the new budget to include funds for lights from "F" Street to "L" Street. Walter Davis, Secty. of the Chamber of Commerce stated the Third Avenue Committee is requesting the same lighting on Third Avenue as that installed on National Avenue. A letter was read from B. A. Indseth, 181 Jefferson Avenue, complainin~ of the terrific dust problem on Jefferson Avenue between E. Street and Flower St. The Council instructed City Administrator Floyd to investigate and see if temporary relief can be given until the 1911 Act project gets under way. LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS A letter of congratulation from Supervisor David Bird to George DeWolfe on his re-election as Councilman was read to the Council. ~,-'~kEQ~EST TO ABOLISH POSITION OF STREET SUPERINTENDEN~ City Administrator Floyd asked the Council to abolish the position of Street Superintendent and create the position of Public Works ~ngineero After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Rader, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that the proposal be tabled until the Council had time to study the feasibility of such a move. ~SCUSSION ON LAW SUITS L City Attorney Campbell informed the Council the Chula Vista Sanitary Service offered to settle at half cost the $56. damage they did to a parking meter with their truck. The Council~ructed the Attorney to go ahead with the suit. The City Attorney informed the Council that the plaintiffs in the B~siness License suit would not accept the compromise fee of $1OOo on bakery and dry cleaning trucks. The Council was of the opinion more would probably be gained at this time by amending the Ordinance rather than continuing the suit to the Supreme Court. The Attorney was authorized to get additional Counsel from other Sacrmmento on the Wheel Tax, in order to better determine the best policy to follow on the matter. The City Attorney was also authorized to go to Los Angeles at city expense to confer with O'Melveny and Myers on the 1911 Act. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Tuesda~ April 2?, 1954 at 3:00 P.M. City of Chm,]~ Vista, California