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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1954/02/25MINUTES OF AN ADJO~RNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Chula Vista, California Held Thursday February 25, 1954 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.Mwith the following Councilmen present: Councilmen: DeWolfe, Riesland, Hobel, Halferty Absent: Councilm~n Logan Also present: City Administrator Floyd, City Attorney M. Campbell, City Finance Officer Grant, City Planner Wagner, and Assistant to the City Engineer Johnson ORDINANCE No. 487 - Providing for the issuance of bonds of said City in the amount of $375,000 and repealing Ordinance No. 483 of said City - Re-adoption Ordinance No. 483 failed to obtain the nemessary 2/3rds vote at the adjourned regular meeting of February 18th, and was.~submitted for adoption by the necessary 2/3rds vote. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Counc~lm~n Hobel, and carried, that Ordinance No. 487 be I~ntrod~ed and read. After reading of the Ordinance in full, it wa~moved by Counci]m-u Rieslan~, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Ordinance No. 487 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Counci~m-u Logan /~OPENING OF BIDS ON RECREATION CENTER BONDS This being the time and place as advertised for opening the bids on the Recreation Center Bonds, City Finance Officer Grant opened bids from the following: BANK OF AMERICA 2-3/4% per annum on the bonds maturing February 1, 1955 thraugh February 1, 1957, inclusive per annum on the through FebrUary per annum on th~ through February bonds maturing February 1, 1958 1, 1964, inclusive bo~ds maturing February 1, 1965 1, 1969, inclusive 2-3/4% per annum on the bonds maturing February 1, 1970 through February 1, 19~, inclusive SECURITY FIRST NATIONAL BANK 2-1/4% per annum on the bonds maturing February 1, 1955 through February 1, 1972, inclusive 2-3/4% per annum on the bonds maturing February 1, 1973 through February 1, 1974, inclusive DEAN WITTE~ & COMPANY 4% per annum on the bonds maturing February 1, 1955 through February 1, 1960, inclusive 2-1/2% per annum on the bonds maturing February 1, 1961 through February 1, 1963, inclusive 2-3/4% per annum on the bonds maturing February 1, 1964 through February 1, 1969, inclusive 2-1/2% per annum on the bonds maturing February 1, 1970 through February 1, 1972, inclusive 2% per almum on the bonds maturing February l, 1973 through February 1, 1972, inclusive RESOLUTION No. 1535 - Awarding Bid on Recreation Center Bonds After considering the various bids, it was moved by Councilm~n Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, that Resolution No. 1535, entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of ChulaVista Awarding Bonds of said City to Best Bidder" be adopted, Upon the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeV~olfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Logan ~WARDING OF GAS BID - Fiscal year 1953-1954 City Administrator Floyd reported that the bids had been opened in his office as advertised, and had been turned over to the City Attorney for study. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to award the bid to the lowest bidder after that was ascertained by the City Attorney and City Engineer. AWARDING BID ON COUntRY CLUB PARK TRUNK LIh~ SEWER A letter was read from the Board of Supervisors agreeing to the granting of an easement to the City of Chula Vista down Naples Street for the construction of the Country Club Park trunk line sewer. The letter ended with the statement that the sewer was to be for the use of Castle Park and Harborside. It is the Council's wish that this objectionable sentence be deleted by the Board of Supervisors before execution by the Mayor of the contract with Beason Construction Company for the construction of the trunk line sewer. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Nayor be authorized to execute the contract set forth in specifications concerning construction of that certain trunk line sewer In Naple~ and Industrial Streets, and further authorize the Nayor to execute that certain license agreement giving Johnson, Tyson and Lynds the right to construct a sewer trunk line commencing at the center line of Naples Street with National Avenue and running to the center line of the intersection of Naples Street and Hilltop Drive, pursuant to exhibit "A" attached to license and the other terms s~e~i~i~ the license; and to further execute that certain option agreement between the City of Chula Vista and Johnson, Tyson and Lynds to purchase that certain trunk line sewer to be constructed by Beason Construction Company along Naples Street, which e~ion agreement has been read by members of the Council~ and provided that the~Board of Supervisors delete from their order dated February 16, 1954 the words commencing with the word "This" and ending with the word "areas". RESOLUTION No. 1531 - Accepting Grant Deed to Lots A and B in Dean Park Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWo~e Noes None Absent: Councilman Logan RESOLUTION No. 1532 - Concurring in Coronado Resolution No. 2407 to raise pay of service personnel. and approved by AYES: Noes: Absent: Offered by Councilman Halferty, read in full, passed, adopted the £ollowing vote, to-wit: Councilmen Riesla~, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe None Councilman Logan RESOLUTION No. 1534 - Authorizing tax rate raise to go on ballot and approved by AYES: Noe~: Absent: Offered by Councilman Halferty, read in full, passed, adopted the following vote, to-wit: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe None Councilm~u Logan RESOLUTION No. 1533 - Calling and giving notice of the holding of regular general election. Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe No~e None Absent: Councilman Logan ~R~UEST FOR MEETING ON LIBRARY BU~LDINGPROGHAM Mr. Kinmore of the Library Board requested the Mayor appoint two members of the Council to meet with him and the City Attorney, at an early date, to work out definite plans as to locating, financing and building a new Library, in order that a report and recommendations might be given the Council at their next regular meeting, Mayor DeWolfe appointed Councilman Riesland and Councilman Hobel, City Administrator Floyd, City Attorney N. Campbell as a committee to meet with Mr. Kinmore for study of the Library building program. Time of meeting was set for Monday, March 2, at 2:00 P.M. RESOLUTION No. 1536 - Awarding contract for the construction of Recreation Center and approved by AYES: Noes: Absent: Offered by Councilman Riesland, read in full, passed, adopted the following vote, to-wit: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe None Councilman Logan RESOLUTION No. 1537 - Giving notice of annexation of Country Club Park No. 2 and approved by AYES: Noes: Absent: Offered by Councilman Hobel, read in full, passed, adopted the following vote, to-wit: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe None Councilman Logan DISCUSSION ON BUSINESS LICENSE LAW SUIT City Attorney M. Campbell briefed the Council on the suit which had been filed against the City on Section 30 of the business license ordinance which applies to licensing of Bakery add Dry Cleaning routes within the city limits. City Attorney Campbell wished to know the thinking of the Council as to how far they wished to carry the matter in the courts. The matter was discussed at length, but no action was taken, as it was sUggested it be further discussed at the next regular meeting. ~J AFPOI~ME~ OF PLANNING COmmISSION MEMBERS The names of Floyd Reed, David Phair and Claude Henninger were submitted as nominees for appointment to the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that Mr. Henninger be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Fred Longworth, resigned, which term expires July l, 1954 and that Floyd Reed be appointed to fill the unexPired term of A1 Poulter, resigned, which term expires July 1, 1954. BIDS ON RECREATION HALL~.~ COLD BOX City Administrator Floyd reported there had been three bids received on the cold box at the Recreation Hall. The high bid was from the Amvets and was for $8.00. It w~s moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the cold bos be sold to the Amvets for the bid of $8.00. %/REQUEST FOR BUDGETED $1,000. for the Fiesta - Fiesta Chairman A letter was read from E. H. Sorensen, general Chairman of the 1954 Fiesta de la Luna, applying for the $1000. which had been budgeted for the Fiesta. The request was made at this time in order to meet initial expenditures. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the request be granted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Halferty, DeWolfe Noes: Councilman Riesland Absent: Councilman Logan sz~SOUTH CHULA VISTA TIDELANDS It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that descriptions of South Chula Vista Tidelands be prepared by the Engineering Department and sent $o the Boundary Commission for approval. ADJOURNmeNT It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the meeting adjourn sine-die. ./ Chul~ Vista, California February 24, 1954 Notice is hereby given that the Adjourned Heg~,lar Meeting of the City Council held February 23, 1954 Bt 7:00 P.M, at w~uich there was no quorum, has been ~djourned by the City Clerk to Thursday, February 25th at 7:00 P.M. ge DeWol fe ~layor ~. J~. Riesl~nd, Councilman