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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1954/02/04!~INUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR ~ETING OF THE CITY CObW~CIL OF TI~ CITY OF CHULA VISTA, California Held Thursday February 4, 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: Councilman Halferty Also present: City Administrator Floyd, City Attorney Campbell, City ~-inance Officer Grant, Assistant to the City Engineer Johnson ATTORNEY CA}~PBELL'S -Recommendation on Charter Change - Temporary Employees City Attorney Campbell filedwith the Council his written opinion regarding the liability of an officer for making salary payments to a person under temporary appointment after a period of three months as such, and recommend- ed that the Charter not be changed as proposed loy the Civil Service Commission. ~.~PPOINT!~ENT OF T~IPOPJ~RY CHIEF-OF-POLICE City Administrator Floyd reported that Police Chief Hanchester of Coronado had declined the offer as Chief-of~police of Chula Vista. He had previously qualified for the position through a Civil Service examination. Administrator Floyd recommended that Captain !.~atthias S. Taylor be retained as active Chief-of-Police until an eligible list is available, and a new Chief appointed. It was further recommended that Captain Taylor make application to the Civil Service Commission for a leave of absence as Captain, while temporarily serx~ng as Chief, and that his salary be raised one step to $~83.OO for the added responsibility. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried, that the recommendations of the City Adr~inistrator be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Riesland, Bobel, Logan Noes: None Absent: Councilman Halferty /PUBLIC HEARING - Annexation of "Chula Vista Tidelands" This being the time and place, as advertised, for hearing protests against the proposed annexation of territory known as "Chula Vista Tidelands", Nayor DeV~olfe called for protests from the audience. There being no protests, either oral or written from property within the territory proposed to be annexed, or otherw~lse, Nayor DeNolfe declared the public hearing closed at ?:~ P.~ ORDINANCE No. ~88 - Approving annexation of uninhabited territory known as "Chula Vista Tidelands" It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full. ~}ISCUSSION - Castle Park Trunk Line Sewer Bids City Administrator Floyd reported that the bids submitted on the Castle Park Trunk Line Sewer ran from a high of $137,857.30 to a low bid of $104,414.50, as submitted by the Beason Construction Co. The bids are on file iu the office of the City Engineer. City Administrator Floyd recommended that the low bid not be awarded due to the fact negotiations were in process with the subdividers as to their participation in the project. ~. Beason, who was in the audience, was told acceptance of the bid would depend on funds available, and assurance the nttmber of homes proposed were to be built, thus justifying the sewer being installed. City Administrator Floyd was of the opinion an answer would be forthcoming within ten days. ~?~DEAN PARK SUBDIVISION - Final Nap It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Dean Park 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, 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. ~ESOLUTION No. 1526 - Directing the City Clerk to publish notice inviting sealed proposals for $~75,000.00 Bonds of said City. 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 ORDINANCE No. ~87 - Providing for the issuance of Bonds of said City in the amount of $375,OO0, and repealing Ordinance No. ~83 of said City It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Logan, and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. ~87 be placed on its first reading. The Ordinance was thereupon read in full. CO.RRF~POh~DENCE Mayor DeWolfe read a letter from the California Water & Telegraph ~ompany stating they h~d retained the firm of HeaSman, Ferguson & Car~llo as consulting engineers on a proposed filter plant for the area. ~[ayor DeWolfe read a copy of Coronado Resolution No. 2~O? in support of proposed legislation to increase the pay of the Armed Services of the United States. A letter of appreciation for the consideration given him was read to the Council from Ian M. Moore regarding the new business license ordinance. ~APPROVING MODIFICATION of Agreement for operation of Teletypewriter Service A modified agreement for operation of teletypewriter service as entered into December 16, 19~2 was presented to the Council. The new agreement would include the City of Carlsbad. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of the City the amendment and modification agreement for operation of teletypewriter service. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Logan, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: CounciLman Halferty ORDINANCE No. 486 - Amending business license Ordinance No. 4?8 It was moved by Councd]msu Hobel, seconded by Councilm~n Riesland, and unanimously carried, that the heading only be read. After the reading of the heading, it was moved by Councilman Hobel, secouded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that Ordinance No. 486 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Logan, De%Volfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Halferty OP~INANCE No. 485 - Adopting fire prevention code m~d establishing a bureau of fire prevention; providing officers therefor, and. defining their powers and duties. It was moved by Councilm~u Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried, that the heading only be read. After the reading of the heading, it was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that Ordinance No. 485 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Logan, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Halferty ~"~CAR MILEAGE AUTHORIZED FOR FIRE MA~RSHALL C~ty Administrator Floyd stated the Fire Chief had requested $25.00 per month car allowance for the Fire Narshall, v~o is using his personal car on his inspections. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Fire ¥~arshall be allotted $2~.00 per month car allowance. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Hobel, Logan, DeWolfe Noes: None Absent: Councilman Halferty ~J~ISCUSSION -Castle Park Trunk Line Sewer ~ayor DeWolfe remarked that due to the fact that the low bid on the trunk line sewer was considerably over the engineer,s estimate, and estimated revenue was n~nning lower than anticipated at budget time, financing of the proposed line was of prime importance, and some decision should be made now so that the subdividers might ]auow where they stand, and act accordingly. Councilman Hobel suggested the City Attorney look into the legality of having the subdivider pay a portion of the cost, under a repayment agreement. It was suggested that Nayor De¥~olfe, Councilman Riesland, and City Attorney Campbell mee~ witS Arthur I$~nds on Tuesday, February 9th at lO:O0 ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to February 9, 1954 at 7:00 P.M. City ~l~fle~of the C~y o~ Chula Vista, California chula Vista, California January 28, 1954 We, the following members of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby con~ent to the holding of a SPECIAL ~ETING to be held January 28, 1954 at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall for the purpose of: me Adopting Resolution authorizing Administrative Officer to call for bids on Recreation Center ~De~.~lfe~ ~ at Awarding bids on Traffic Signals on Third Avenue and National Avenue Discussion about new Chief-of-Police / - t t ,?/ I /~es L. Hobel, Council~n ~'"' ;, ~ ": :'x .' ,:~ : ? :I4 -,' ii. 'R~,/Co{;e~ Publisher '