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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1951/06/12 t~INUTMS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY coUNCIL OF THE cITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, June 12, 1951 The City Council met in the Council Chamber at City Hall on the above date at ?:00 P.M., with the following Councilmen present: Hobel, Logan, Kidder, Riesland, Absent: Councilman DeWolfe. Also Present: City Administrator Bryant, City Attorney Boyer, City Engineer Floyd. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Kidder, and carried, that the minutes of the Council meetings held May 8, 1951 and May 29, 19~l, be approved as mailed. It was moved by Councilman Kidder, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the minutes of the Planning Commission meetings held May 7, 1951 and May 21, 1951, be approved as mailed. A member of the audience, Mrs. McBee, appeared before the Council to inquire if something could be done about children with air rifles killing and injuring Chula Vista's songbirds. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Kidder, and carried, that Mr. Boyer prepare an amendment to the Firearms Ordinance that would in- clude air gun types of weapons. Halferty Sewer Matter City Engineer Floyd read two letterS from ~r. R. J. Halferty regarding the con- nection of a 4ewer to his property on National Avenue, and requesting a refund of sewer charges. After a brief discussion, it was decided that the City of Chula Vista was in no way at fault in the matter and had no liability. The claim was denied. Tentative Map - Norman Heights It was moved by Councilman Kidder, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the tentative Map of Norman Heights Subdivision, heretofore approved by the Plan- ning Commission, be approved subject to improvements required by Section 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance. Tentative Map - Canasta Terrace It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Kidder, and carried, that the tentative Map of Canasta Terrace be referred back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. Final Map - Rogan Hills It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that ~he final map of Rogan Hills 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. ~Chula Vista Highlands - Improvements It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that another 60 day extension of time be given for the Subdivision improvements, the expira- tion date being August 16, 1951, provided that Mr. Griffin obtain the consent of his bonding company to another extension. ~Record of Survey - First Avenue and F Street. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the Buford Record of Survey map, heretofore approved by the Planning Commission, be approved as presented. (See Resolution No. 1229). Resolution No. 1229 - Construction of Improvements on Buford Record of Survey. Offered by Councilman Kidder, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Kidder, Hobel, Riesland, Logan. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. -2- Abolishment of Position of Street Superintendent Mr. Bryant advised the Council that under the new program which placed operation of Street Department under the Director of Public Works, the position of Superintendent of Streets should be abolished for economic reasons. Inasmuch as this would relieve ~. Love of his duties as Superintendent of Streets, Mr. Bryant recommended that Love be offered a position as Power Equipment Operator, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Kidder, and carried, that the position of Superintendent of Streets and Sewers be abolished as a measure of economy, effective July l, 1951, and that Mr. Love be offered a position as Power Equipment Operator, ef- fective on the above date. ~Position of Senior Clerk Mr. Bryant recommended that Mrs. Porter, in the Finance Office, be reclassified to the position of Senior Clerk in view of the fact that she has been performing the duties required of this position for over a year. It was moved by Councilman Kidder, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the reclassification be approved. ~-~ppointing of Librarian Due to Miss Ruth White, Librarian, having tendered her resignation, Mr. Bryant asked the Council's approval of his appointment of Mrs. Janice Stewart, as recommended by the Library Board, to fill the vacancy. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, sec- onded by Councilman Kidder, and carried, that ~r. Bryant's recommendation be approved. At the same time, it was moved by Councilman Kidder, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the re-appointment of Mr. Joseph Rindone to the Library Board be approved for a four year term, beginning July 1, 1951. Civil Service Recommendation Mr. Bryant read a letter from George Cornell, Chairman of the Civil Service Com- mission, recommending that their amendment to Rule II, Classification and Compensation Plan, be approved. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded bM Councilman Riesland, that Rule II, Classification and Compensation Plan, as amended, be approved. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Bobel, Riesland, Kidder. NOF~: Councilman Logan. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. ~kPetition for Street Lights - Kenwood Village #2 A petition asking for more street~lights by Kenwood Village #2 residents was pre- sented. It was advised by Administrator Bryant that more lights had been ordered, but would probably be placed in some of the older districts, thus necessitating the pe- titioners to wait their turn. Resolution No. 1230 - Agreement Arbitrating Ordinary High Water Mark. Offered by Councilman Robel, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Riesland, Logan, Kidder. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. Resolution No. 1231 - Accepting Dedication of ~-brtune Property. Offered by Councilman Kidder, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Kidder, Hobel, Riesland, Logan. NOF~: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. Resolution No. 123__~_2 - Accepting Dedication of Ritter Property. Offered by Councilman Kidder, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AY~S: Councilmen Kidder, Bobel, Riesland, Logan. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. -3- Resolution No. 1233 - Accepting Dedication of Freeland Property. Offered by Councilman Kidder, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES:~ Councilmen Kidder, Hobel, Riesland, Logan. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. Resolution No. 123h - Accepting Dedication of Alshouse Property. Offered by Councilman Kidder, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYF~: Councilmen Kidder, Hobel, Riesland, Logan. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. Resolution No. .1235 - Accepting Dedication of Lozano Property. Offered by Councilman Kidder, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Kidder, Hobel, Riesland, Logan. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. Resolution No. 1236. - Accepting Dedication of F~eeland Property. Offered by Councilman Kidder, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Kidder, Hobel, Riesland, Logan. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. Report on Utility Rates - Mr. Boyer and Mr. Davis. Mr. Boyer and Mr. Walter Davis reported that they had made a somewhat hurried survey of Gas Company rates, but did not have time to study any of the other utility companies. It was pointed out that the City may file application for rate reductions, but that the possibility of getting any rate changes would depend on evidence presented at the hearing; that the aid of a qualified rate expert would be essential to obtain favorable results. ~Lighting District - Report byMr. Davis. Mr. Davis, Chamber of Commerce, explained the need for extending the ornamental street lights in the Third Avenue business district and a~ked what the possibility was of forming a lighting district. It was recommended that City Attorney Boyer study the proposal and report at the June 19 meeting the procedure necessary to start action. ~. Matter of Booth at County Fair - t~. Davis Mr. Davis, representing the Chamber of Commerce, presented a drawing of the pro- posed Chula Vista booth at the County Fair, and requested funds in the amount of $335.00- $375.00, depending on the type of booth used. It was moved by Councilman Kidder, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the Chamber of Commerce be authorized to use the booth which Mr. Davis thinks best, funds to be advanced under the Chamber of Commerce contract. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Kidder, Logan, Riesland, Hobel. NOF~: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. Cancellation of Taxes - Country Club Lots. The City Clerk explained that in order to give clear title to the new owners of Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15, Block A, of Country Club Villas, sold recently by the City at public sale, it would be necessary to cancel all back taxes by Council action. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Kidder, and carried, that the taxes be cancelled. Correspondence City Clerk Campbell read a letter from Mr. Walter Davis, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, reporting on the results of the Fiesta de la Luna and thanking the City Council for their assistance in promoting it. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, second, ed by Councilman Logan, and carried, that City Administrator Bryant be instructed to write a letter to Mr. Davis commending him and his committees for their long and ex- haustive efforts to make the Fiesta de la Luna a success. Application for Higher Water Rates It was recommended that the City Attorney contact the City of San Diego, and other adjoining cities as to what the cost of a survey on water rates would be, and report back to the Council. ordinance No. 434 - Amending Taxi Ordinance No. 367 It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Kidder, and carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full. Ordinance No. 433 - Frozen Food Lockers It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried, that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full. Pay Bills After examination by the entire Council, it was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Logan, that Warrants No. 3650 to 3757 be approved for payment. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Riesland, Logan, Kidder, Hobel. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman DeWolfe. Adjournment It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, June 19, 1951 at 7:00 P.M. Ke nnet~Campbell;- Ci~y~ C~.rk.