HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1951/02/13MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~EETING
OF THE CITY CGUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNiA
Held Tuesday~ February 13th, 1951
The Council met in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on the above date
at 7:OO o'clock P.N. with the following Councilmen present: Kidder, Riesland,
Logan, Hobel. Absent; DeWolfe.
Also Present: City Clerk Campbell, City Attorney Boyer, City Engineer Floyd,
Asst. Engineer Wheeler.
Appointment of Mayor
The Mayorahaving previously tendered his resignation, it was moved by Councilman
Kidder, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried, that the resignation be ac-
cepted and that the Office of Nayor be declared vacant.
Councilman Kidder nominated Councilman Riesland for Mayor, but Councilman Riesland
declined because of other commitments. He thanked the Council for the confidence
placed in him and expressed his regrets that he could not accept the position.
Councilman Riesland then nominated Councilman DeWolfe for Mayor, and Councilman Kidder
nominated Councilman Hobel for Eayor.
At this point, 7:05 P.M., Councilman DeWolfe arrived.
An election was held since there were two nominations, and Councilman Hobel
was appointed Nayor by a majority vote.
It was moved by Councilman Kidder, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried,
that the minutes of the City Council meetings held January 9th, 16th and 23rd, 1951,
be approved as mailed.~.:~tb~
It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Kidder, and carried,
that the minutes of the Planning Commission meetings held January 22nd, and February
5th, 1951 Oe approved as mailed with the following recommendations for the FeDruary
5th meeting: Councilman DeWolfe stated that in the future more study should be
given to variances in multiple dwelling areas. The independent action taken by the
members of the Planning Commission (not acting as a 'Board) approving a zone variance
for Anna Church and ~dward J. Frodyma was ruled illegal by City Attorney Boyer, such
action being not approved by the Council and to be reconsidered by the Commission
at its next meeting, February 19th, 1951.
/Gasoline Bids
Bids for supplying the City with gasoline for the coming year were opened.
It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried, that
the bids be referred to the City Attorney and the Engineering Department for study,
and for a report of their recommendations at the next meeting, Feoruary 27th, 1951.
Rosebank School Street Problem
It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Kidder, and carried
by a unanimous vote, that in the event the School District will grade the proposed
Flower Street and install curds and gutters on the South side, and the property owners
adjacent will buy the oil and dedicate the necessary street easements, the City will
finish and improve the street, without curbs and gutters on the North side.
y°rseshoe Court
The Park Superintendent appeared before the Council to request additional
horseshoe courts in the City Park. Councilman Hobel recommended that the matter
be tabled until the next meeting, February 27th, 1951.
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Civil Defense
~r. Walter Davis, Assistant Director of Civil Defense, appeared before the
Council to request an appropriation of $2,000.00 to be used to purchase Com-
munications equipment. It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman
Kidder, that the expenditure be recommended, providing that the City Administrator
determines that funds are available. The motion was carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYF~: Councilmen Logan, Kidder, DeWolfe, Riesland, Hobel.
NO~: None.
ABSENT: None.
Halferty Letter - re: Sewer Refund
It was moved by Councilman Kidder, seconded by Councilm=n DeWolfe, and carried,
that the letter be referred to Nr. Love and the Engineering Department for study
and brought before the Councilmen at the next meeting, February 27, 1951.
Howe Letter - re: Tax Refund
It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Kidder, and carried,
that the request be referred to the City Attorney for a study of the T&x Ordinances,
his findings to be brought before the Council at the next meeting, February 27, 1951.
~Resolution No. 1203 - Quitclaim Deed - Griswold Property
Offered by Councilman Kiddsr, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the
following vote, to-wit:
AY~: Councilmen Kidder, DeWolfe, Logan, Riesland, Hooel.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
.~"Resolution No. !204 - Dedication of Flower Street - Louise Pray.
Offered by Councilman Logan, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: CounciLmen Logan, DeWolfe, Kidder, Riesland, Hobel.
NO~: None.
ABSENT: None.
Ordinance No. 428 - Licensing of Dogs
It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Kidder, and carried,
that the dog ordinance be discussed at the next meeting.
Ordinance No. 429 - Sidewalks
It was moved by Councilman Kidder, seconded by Councilman DeUolfe, and carried,
that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. It was thereupon read in full.
/Fredericka Home - Repayment of Taxes
It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried,
that the City be authorized to refund the first installment in the amount of $577.55,
and cancel the second installment of the 1750-51 taxes due, also that the City
Attorn$y answer the complaint.
AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Riesland, Kidder, Logan, Hobel.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
%~ Garrett Avenue - Hulbert Fish Offer
It was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Kidder, that the
City put in curbs and gutters on the Fish, Ralph Jack and Robert Jack properties,
fronting on Garrett Avenue, in lieu of paying the appraised value, in order to
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obtain land needed for finishing up Garrett Avenue. The motion was carried by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen DeWolfe, Kidder, Hiesland, Logan, Hobel.
N(~S: None.
ABSENT: None.
Gas Tax - 1951
It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Riesland, and carried,
that the tentative plans for the l?S1 Gas Tax program as submitted by the City
Engineer be approved, and that the Engineers go ahead with their recommendations.
At this point, 10:23 P.N., Councilman Riesland left the meeting.
Davidson Street Dedication - C. C. Alley
Mr. Alley agreed to deed the Davidson Street property between Fig and Fifth
Avenues to the City and buy the oil for street improvement, also pay for sidewalks,
curbs and gutters, in return for which the City will do the grading and oiling.
It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried,
that the City will accept the deed when ~.~r. Alley has deposited $2,800.00 to cover
the above-mentioned improvements.
Civil Service Commission
It was moved by Councilman Kidder, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried,
that Section 7 of Rule II be amended to include Captain - Police Dept., and that
an amendment be added to Section 3-D of Rule II as recommended by the Civil Service
Commission to have retroactive effect as of January l, lWS1.
Authorization for Purchase Order
It was moved by Councilman Kidder, seconded by Councilman DeWolfe, and carried,
that Major Floyd b, authorized to buy a clock at a cost of $25.00 or $30.00 for the
lobby of the City Hall.
Pay Bills
After examination by the entire Council and approval of the Finance Committee,
it was moved by Councilman DeWolfe, seconded by Councilman Kidder, and carried,
that Warrants No. 3166 to 329~ be approved for payment.
AYES: Councilmen ~eWolfe, Kidder, Logan, Hobel.
NO~: ~ons.
ABSENT: Councilman Riesland.
Adjournment
It was moved by Councilman Logan, seconded by Councilman Kidder, and carried,
that the meeting adjourn to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 2?th, 1951.
Kennet~ Campbell, Cit/Cler[