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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1960/09/27 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday September 27, 1960 The City Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at 7:00 PoM. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McMains, Smith, NcAllister, DeGraaf, Menzel Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Floyd, City Administrator Fulwiler, City Planner Fretz, Principal Civil Engineer Harshman Mayor McAllister led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, and asked for a moment of 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 adjourned regular meeting of September 27, 1960 -PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON LIMITING USE OF YARD FOR PARKING BOATS AND TRAILERS A letter was read from the Plannlng Commission recommending approval of a proposed ordinance limiting use of front and side yards and pro- hibiting parking of trailers and boats within the setbacks. The Commis- sion recommended that the proposed ordinance be referred to the Safety Council, Police Department, Fire Department, and City Engineer for study and recommendation. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried~ that the proposed ordinance on parking of trailers and boats in setbacks be referred to the Safety Council, Police Department, Fire Department and City Engineer for study and recommendations, and that November 1, 1960 be set as a date for a public hearing on the proposed ordinance. RESOLUTION No. 2510-Approving agreement with ~ames Bird, Architect for designing of Adult Hecreation Center Building 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-Amending Ordinance No. 396-Accounting for unclaimed property - First reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that Ordinance No. 730 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel,Nc~ains,Smith,~cAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE No. 729-Approving Huntington Annexation It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman ~enzel and carried, that Ordinance No. 729 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 Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf,Menzel,YcMains Noes: None Absent: None J~PPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SISTER CITY COMMISSION City Administrator Fulw±ler explained that due to the fact Miss Mildred Kershner lives in the County, she would not be able to serve on the Sister City Commission in fulfillment of her appointment at the last meeting. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that Mrs. Barbara B. Brines be nominated for appointment to the Sister City Commission. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the nominations be closed. The Clerk was directed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mrs. Barbara Brines, to fill the unexpired term o~ Robert Ragsdale on the Sister City Commission, said term to expire June ~0, 1962. ~/~URCHASE OF 100~000 gallon steel Tank authorized Pr$incipal Civil Engineer Harshman reported on the proposed purchase of a used 100,000 gallon steel Tank for use at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Mr. Harshman compared costs of purchase and installation of a new tank with that of a used tank. Cost of the used tank is $2500 plus tax, with approximately $27S0 needed for moving, foundation, conversion fittings, and installation of the tank on the new site° RESOLUTION No. 2Sll-Declaring competitive bidding impractical for purchase of 100,000 gallon steel tank, and authorizing appropriation of funds for purchase. Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel,McMains,Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FOR SEWER ON GARRETT AVENUE Mr. W. A. Lucas, 564 Garrett Avenue stated that six property owners on the West side of Garrett Avenue, South of the Thrifty Drug Store were desirous of having sewer installed on Garrett Avenue. Because of the property on the East side ~ by the Banister Company and the possibility of its never having need for the sewer, the question was raised as to whether ~ City would participate to some extent in installa- tion of the sewer. In order to ascertain the cost to each property owner, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that the City Engineer be directed to call for bids on the proposed Garrett Avenue Sewer. RESOLUTION No. 2512-Authorizing Mayor to sign letter of approval pertain- ing to easement in Park land Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel,McMains,Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION No. 2513-Council endorsement of Legislative pay increase Offered by Councilman Smith, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Smith,McAllister,Menzel,McMains Noes: Councilman DeGraaf Absent: None RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD A letter was read from the Library Board recommending the names of Mrs. Joseph Odenthal, Mrs. John Helm, and Mrs. Sam A. Piety for considera- tion when filling the unexpired term of Mr. Kinmore on the Library Board. Mrs. Helm, living in the County, was disqualified. Councilman McMains was asked to contact the other two recommended to see if they would serve. -2- /~.. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE PETITION-Bonita Incorporation The Clerk reported having received a notice of intention to circulate a petition to incorporate as a City the Bonita area. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON DANCING IN LICENSED PREMISES City Administrator Fulwiler gave each Councilman for study, a revised copy of the proposed ordinance regulating dancing in licensed premises. RESOLUTION No. 2514-Ascertaining General prevailing rate of hourly Wages in City Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains,Smith,McAllister,DeGraaf,Menzel Noes: None Absent: None DISAPPROVAL EXPRESSED TO COUNCIL ACTION IN SUPPORT OF VETERANS BOND ACT OF 1960 Sro John Murphy, 569 Parkway, expressed disapproval of Council action taken last May in adopting a resolution of support to the Veteran's Bond Act of 1960 because, in his opinion, it would cost the tax payers tremendous sums of money. SOUTH BAY SCHOOL FOR RETARDED CHILDREN Mr° L.~oGrizzle reported plans for the benefit~carnival to be given to raise funds for the South Bay School for Retarded Children were progressing as planned. He submitted a bill from the Mylo Plumbing and Construction Co. in the amount of $~,353o66 which covered cost to them of improvements in front of the land upon which the school is to be built° Mr. Grizzle stated no funds were available for payment of the billo The letter was referred to the City Engineer to determine if any of the improvements were now owned by the City, and what might still be owing on them. SCROLL SUGGESTED FOR PRESENTATION TO PRESIDENT City Administrator Fulwiler reported on preliminary plans for City participation in preparation for the visit of President Eisenhower to the Chula Vista area. It was the Mayor's suggestion that a scroll be prepared for presentation to the President° REQUEST FOR POSTS FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Councilman McMains stated he had had a request from the Downtown Merchants for help on the Christmas decorations in the way of a loan of available 4" x 4" x 10' posts for use as lamp posts. The posts would not be cut and would be returned to the City after the Christmas season° Mr. Gosch, Chamber of Commerce Secretary stated that whatever the Council did for Third Avenue, Broadway wanted the same consideration. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT - 8:10 P.M. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that the meeting adjourn until October 4, 1960 at 7:00 PoS° k,~_~Ci t y Clerk