HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1954/02/10MINUTES OF AN ADJOURN-ED REGULAR MF~TING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Chula Vista, California
Held Wednesday February 10, 1954
The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above
date at 3:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present:
Councilmen DeWolfe, Riesland, Halferty
Absent: Councilmen Hobel, Logan
Also Present: City Administrator Floyd, City Attorney M. Campbell, City
Finance Officer Grant, City Planner Wagner, Assistant to
the City Engineer Johnson
ORDINANCE No. 488 - Annexation of "Chula Vista Tidelands" - second reading
It was moved by Councilm~n Riesland, seconded by Councilman Halferty,
and carried, that Ordinance No. 488 be placed on its second reading. After
the reading of the title, it was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by
Councilman Halferty, and unanimously carried, that the reading of the text be
waived and the Ordinance adopted. The Ordinance was adopted by the following
vote, to~t:
AYES: Councilmen ~iesland, Halferty, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Hobel, Logan
~DISCUSSION - Castle Park Trunk Sewer
Arthur Lynds, representing Hobart Homos, Inc., brought up the
subject concerning the cost of a trunk line sewe~ from the sewer plant to
Hilltop Drive on Naples Street.
As the Council does not have the available funds to accept the entire
bid of $104,414.50, as submitted by the Beason Construction Co., Mr. Lynds
said his Company was offering to lay a portion of the sewer to the amount of
$45,000. if the City would go the remaining $60,000.
City Attorney Campbe'll stated two separate contracts would be necessary,
with no provision for repayment to Hobart Homes, according to law.
It would be up to the Engineeri~ Department to determine the break
down as to the portion of the main to be constructed by the City, and the portion
to be constructed by Hobart Homes. The first step would be to apply to the
County Board of Supervisors to grant an easement in Naples Street to the City,
said easement to be controlled entirely by the City. purchase
Mr. I,vnds stated they would give the City one year's option to/their
portion of the line at the contract price.
No action was taken, but it was suggested the matter be brought up
again at the February 18th meeting.
~REQUEST FOR CROSS-TOWN BUS S~RVICE
Walter Davis, Secretary of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce
stated they are considering a trial cross-town bus sea-vice, with Prank Hynum
loaning the busses. He would like the Councils' permission to have the taxi
Company operate 1, 2, or 3 busses for three months on a donation basis, with
a guarantee by the local merchants of reimbursement to the taxi operator.
Mayor DeWolfe stated he felt the Council very desirous of cooperating
for the trial period of ninety days, if there is sure proof there will be no
conflict with the present bus franchise.
It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Halferty,
and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to go into the matter with
Walter Davis to ascertain whether it is legally possible
~.~POST OFFICE DISCUSSION
~r. Arthur Lynds informed the Council that the firm of Johnson,
Tyson and I~nds have decided not to use City property for the proposed new
Post Office, and plan on going back to their original plan of facing the
building on Fourth Avenue.
Mr. Lynds asked the feeling of the Council toward a set back of
fifteen feet on Fourth Avenue, and five feet on F. Street.
The Council thought this would be favorable, but of course the
matter would have to go before the planning Commission first.
Mayor De~olfe suggested that F. Street and Fourth Avenue be widened
ten feet at the Post Office site.
/NEW ADDING MACHINE AUTHORIZED
City Ad~inistrator Floyd asked that he be authorized to purchase a
new Burroughs Adding Machine to replace one that had worn out in the Clerk's
office. The total cost of the new machine, allowing for trade in, would
be $278.10,
It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Riesla~
and carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to purchase the new
adding machine for the City Clerk's office $~ $278.10.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Halferty, DeWolfe
Noes: None
Absent: ~ouncilmen Hobel, Logan
It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Riesland,
abd carried, that the meeting adjourn to 2:00 P.M. February 18, 1954.
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Chula Vista, California