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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1960/12/20 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday December 20, 1960 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Smith, McAllister, DeGraaf, Menzel Absent: Councilman McMains Also present: Principal Civil Engineer Harshman, City Attorney Kugler, Administrative O~ficer Fulwiler, Financ% Officer Grant, Administrative Analyst Ross Mayor McAllister led in the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer. STATEMENT: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within 24 hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the City Council for the regular meeting of December 20, 1960. REQUEST FOR IMPROVING OPERATIONS AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEM OF CENTRAL STORES Finance Officer Grant asked authorization to set up a new accounting system in Central Stores, in order to simplify the bookkeeping and operation of the Stores. In order to set the new system in motion, an appropriation of $15,000 was asked° Action was withheld until a full Council is present° C//}~ASTER STORM DRAIN STUDY AND AERIAL MAPPING OF THE CITY Administrative Officer Fulwiler reviewed a written report, given the Council, on several approaches possible to set in motion a master storm drain program in the City. In conjunction with the proposed storm drain project it was Mr° Fulwiler's recon~nendation that the Council enter into an agreement with Hugh Gallaher & Co. for aerial mapping of the City. Councilman Smith was of the opinion, and the Council concurred, that it would be best to hire an engineering firm on a consulting basis to work with our own engineering staff, with use of the aerial maps, to plan a master storm drain program. Councilman Smith pointed out that use of the City staff would not be expected if there is a pick-up in subdivision work with the ~esultant demand on the time of the engineers. It was moved by'Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the Administrative Officer be directed to negotiate an agreement with Koebig & Koebig as consultants, to work with the City staff, on the proposed master drain program and return to the Council for approval. RESOLUTION NO. 2542 - Approving agreement with Hugh M. Gallaher for aerial mapping Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adQpted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, Smith, McAllister, DeGraaf NOES: Non~ ABSENT: Councilman McMains ORDINANCE NCo 744 - Amending trailer park ordinance No. 472 - second reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that Ordinance Nco 744 be placed on its second reading, that reading of the text be waived, and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, Smith, McAllister NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman McMains ! AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION FOR INITIAL PAYMENT TO ARCHITECT OF ADULT RECREATION CENTER It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that $600 be appropriated from the reserve for capital development of the general fund for payment to James W. Bird, architect, ks initial payment of fees due on work done on adult recreation center° The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McAllister, DeGraaf, Menzel NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman McMains ,~$~CATION OF A PORTION OF FIFTH AVENUE After discussion on the merits and demerits of vacating a portion of Fifth Avenue at the south east corner of Fifth and "H" Street, the property owner requesting the vacation, (Mr. John Keeley) requested that the matter be referred to the Planning Cormuission for recommendation. The matter was referred to the Planning Commission and Safety Council for recom- mendation. RESOLUTION NO. 2543 - Giving notice of intention to vacate a portion of Hilltop Drive Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McAllister, DeGraaf, Menzel NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman McMains V~RIFIED CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES DENIED It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the following verified claims for damages resulting from the sewer back-up at Broadway and "G" be denied: South Bay Furniture Co., $12,500; Winicki Investment Co., $1,019.28; Jack Ford and Bessie Marks, $485.76; Nicholas C. Ellis; Claude R. Haas, $637.50; Mo P. Machade, Jr°, $2,246.00; Henry W. Algert, $515.00o ~NSFER OF FUNDS FOR EUCALYPTUS PARK Park and Recreation Cimmissioner Rathmann reviewed a mitten report given the Council by the Park and Recreation Commission outlining a list of projects designated for completion in Eucalyptus par~ this fiscal year and requesting a transfer of funds in order to accomplish their desires. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the recommendations of the Park and Recreation Commission be accepted, as listed, and that $11,800 be transferred from the reserve for capital development of the general fund (Project 10) to the 12-80-D.1 account. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McAllister, DeGraaf, Menzel NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman McMaine BID AWARDED ON FOURTH AVENUE SIDEWALK Administrative Officer Fulwiler reported that five bids were received for in- stallation of sidewalk on Fourth Avenue, along the east side of Eucalyptus Park, the low bid being that of Frank Trujillo in the amount of $1,155.00o It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the low bid of Frank Trujillo in the amount of $1,155.00 be accepted and that $1,155.00 be appropri- ated from the unappropriated surplus of the general fund to cover the contract. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith, McAllister, DeGraaf, Menzel NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman McMains FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR REPAIRING OF PARKING LOT DIRECTIONAL SIGNS It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that $250 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the Parking Meter fund for repairing the neon signs directing the public to the municipal parking lots. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, Smith, McAllister NO~S: None ABSENT: Councilman McMains -2- ~ISPOSITION OF OLD EQUIPMENT Administrative Analyst Ross reviewed a list he had prepared of surplus auto- motive equipment. He asked permission to dispose of the equipment by sale for scrap value° Action on the request was held over until the next meeting. MISLEADING ADVERTISING Councilman Smith asked ,Mr. W. Co Crews of the Chamber of Commerce if the Chamber ever attempts to correct misleading advertising by local firms. Mro Crews stated that he was not aware of any m~sleading advertising bwt that the Chamber was in close touch with the Better Business Bureau. Councilman Smith cited one case which he considered false advertising. 9:00 P.M. Councilman Smith asked to be excused from the meeting at this time. RgqUEST TO BUILD WINDBREAK IN TRAILER PARK A letter was read from Walter M. Locke requesting permission to build a fence and windbreak at Space 12-C in the Brentwood Trailer Park. The letter was referred to the Building Inspector. ~/~MPROVEMENT OF GARRE~T AVENUE BETWEEN "F" AND CENTER STREET Administrative Officer Fulwiler reported that the developer of the property between "F" and Center Streets, west of Garrett Avenue, has offered to pave all of Garrett and install improvements on the west side between "F" and Center Streets and pave to the center of Center Street from Garrett Avenue to the Railroad, pro- viding the City will furnish trucks to haul away dirt from Center Street and pave the south one half of Center Street. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the Administrative Officer be directed to provide for the use of City trucks to haul away the dirt from Center Street as requested and that the City pave the south one half of Center Street. Administrative Officer Fulwiler reported property owners on the east side of Garrett Avenue were being contacted about installing their curbs and gutters. REPORT ON ONE HALF STREET City Attorney Kugler, reporting on the request of the Seaview Property Owners Association that the City,~ something to &liminate the hazard caused by the improve- ment of only half of Naples Street, offered the following possibilities: (1) The City can improve the unimproved half of the street without benefit of a repayment contract; (2) The property owner could dedicate in fee the unimproved half of the street and the City could improve all but 1', over which the owner of adjoining property could not trespass for development of his property until paying the City for the street improvements and (3) The whole street might be improved under pro- visions of the 1911 Act. Attorney Kugler stated the City cannot condemn the unim- proved half of a street and then improve it under a repayment contract with the owner of the adjoining property. ,FACILITIES AT GYMNASIUM Mr. John Murphy stated there were no facilities at the gym for boxing amd asked if Leagues and outsiders using the gym have to pay rent. Mr. Murphy was a~ked to direct his inquiries to, the Park and Recreation Cor~aission. ADJOURNMENT 9:20 P.Mi It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the meeting adjourn until December 27th, at 7:00 P.M. C~y Clerk