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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1960/10/04 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA9 CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday ........... O_c_t_gber 4~, 1960 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilman present: Councilmen McMains, Smith, McAllister, DeGraaf, Menzel Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Floyd, City Attorney Kugler, City Administrator Fulwiler, Finance Officer Grant Mayor McAllister led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, and asked for a moment of prayer. ~fAWARDING BID ON BROADWAY AND L. STREET TRAFFIC SIGNALS City Engineer Floyd reported six bids were received for installation of traffic signals at Broadway and "L" Street, and recommended that the low bid of Ets-Hokin and Galvan in the amount of $4,987 be accepted. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the low bid of Ets-Rokin and Galvan in the amount of $4,987 for insta~ lation of traffic signals at Broadway and "L' Street be accepted, payment to be made from gas tax funds. ~AWARDING BID ON FOURTH AVE. AND "J" STREET TiL~FFIC SIGNALS City Engineer Floyd reported six bids were received for installation of traffic signals at Fourth Ave. and "J" Street, and recommended that the low bid of Ets-Hokin and Galvan in the amount of $3,666 be accepted. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that the low bid of Ets-Hokin and Galvan in the amount of $3,666 be accepted for installation of traffic signals at Fourth Ave. and "J" Street, and that $3,666 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the parking meter fund. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,Menzel,Smith,McAllister Noes: Councilman McMains Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2515-Approving agreement with consulting actuaries-Retirement Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,Menzel,McMains,Smith,McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2516-Notice of Intention to approve an amendment to contract with State Employees' Retirement System Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf,Menzel,McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2S17-Accepting Deed to real property (Library) Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf,Menzel,McMains,Smith,McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2518-Authorizing purchase of operating mechanisms for parking meters without formal bid Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf,Menzel,McMains Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 730 -Providing for the accounting ~f unclaimed property- Second reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried~/~ that Ordinance No. 730 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 McMains,Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf,Menzel Noes: None Absent: None RECOMMENDATION FOR PURCHASE OF AIRPORT A letter was read from Ed Warns, Chairman of the Citizens Committee for Aviation Safety, recommending that the City purchase the National City Airport property. No action taken. SUGGESTIONS OFFERED FOR COUNCIL CONDUCT A letter was read from Mrs. Ruth DeJarnett suggesting that the Councilmen remove the cigars and pipes from their mouths when talking, and talk into the microphones provided for that purpose. She also suggested that the Council agenda be printed in the Chula Vista Star-News each Sunday. SUGGESTIONS FOR REVISION OF DANCE HALL ORDINANCE A letter was read from the Abraham Wienstein and Washington Brown Amusement Company, outlining suggested changes they would like written in the proposed new dance hall ordinance. No action taken. A letter was read from the Official Board of the First Methodist Church recoramending that there be no change in the proposed new dance hall ordinance which would allow liquor in the same room where there is dancing. A letter was read from Attorney Albert Boyer, representing the Palomar Inn, outlining suggestions for incorporation in the proposed new dance hall ordinance. Mr. Boyer, in person, stated that the ordinance should be clear on required square footage as to whether it refers to dancing area or the entire establishment where dancing will be permitted. The Council discussed and individually suggested changes that City Attorney Kugler might incorporate in the ordinance. The Council was in agreement on a 2:00 AeM. closing hour. The proposed ordinance will be presented for Council approval at the meeting of October 18th. SISTER CITY COMMISSION MEMBER AUTHORIZED TO GO TO CONFERENCE A letter was read from the Sister City Commission requesting that Chairman Alfred E. O'Day or some other member of the Commission be granted permission to attend the special meeting on International Municipal Cooperation, Sunday October 23rd, 1960 in Los Angeles. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that one member of the Sister City Commission be authorized to attend the conference as requested. REPORT ON LAW OFFICERS CONFERENCE City Attorney Kugler gave a report on the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers Conference in Denver, Colorado, which he attended, as authorized by the Council. ~SE OF CITY EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED TO SMOOTH LOTS ~OR PARKING City Administrator Fulwiler asked permission to use City equipment in smoothing off two private lots for parking of cars on the day of President Eisenhower's appearance at the San Diego Country Club. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the request be granted. City Attorney Kugler suggested that a written release be obtained from the property owners before the work is commenced. -2- AUTHORIZATION GIVEN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES TO HEAR PRESIDENT'S SPEECH It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that City empEoyees be permitted, at the discretion of City Administrator Fulwiler, to listen to the speech of President Eisenhower on October 21st insofar as it does not interfere with the normal operation of the City. SAFETY OF LIBRARY LIGHT FIXTURES QUESTIONED Councilman McMains was of the opinion new light fixtures should be installed in the Library, or at least something done to the existing fixtures to eliminate the fire hazard caused by the present overheated transformers. City Engineer Floyd stated estimated cost of new fixtures would be $4300 plus installation costs° It was suggested that the Councilmen visit the Library for the purpose of inspecting the light- ing system. ~ MEMBERS OF COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION REPRIMANDED Councilman Smith recommended that the City Administrator write a letter to the County Board of Supervisors reprimanding Willis Miller and David Spears~ members of the County Boundary Commission, for remarks made uncomplimentary to the City regarding the proposed San Miguel Annexation° It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the City Administrator write a letter to the County Board of Supervisors pointing out that the City looks with displeasure upon remarks made by members of the Boundary Commission pertaining to the San Miguel Annexation and also pointing out where the unwarranted remarks were in error. IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IN 500 BLOCK ON SECOND AVENUE Mayor McAllister asked what was being done in the way of curb, gutter and sidewalk improvement on the West side of Second Avenue in the 500 block. City Engineer Floyd stated the Traffic Safety Council is taking up the study of Second Avenue at their next meeting° City Administrator Fulwiler said he would give a report on Second Avenue at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT 8:15 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the meeting adjourn sine die.