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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1960/05/24 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 24, 1960 The Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall on the above date at 7:00 P.Mo with the following Councilman present: Councilman McMains, Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel Absent: Councilman McAllister Also present: City Engineer Floyd, City Attorney Kugler, Administrative Analyst Ross, City Finance Officer Grant In the absence of Mayor McAllister, Mayor pro-rem Smith presided and led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, asking 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 regular adjourned meeting of May 24, 1960. HILLTOP ESTATES: Approval of final Map It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried, that the final map and improvement plans of Hilltop Estates 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. RESOLUTION No. 2451-Approving San Diego Transit route change Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, McMains, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAlllster ORDINANCE No. 716- Increasing speed on Bay Blvd. East and West and on Industrial Blvd. First reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf and carried that Ordinance No. 716 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 McMains, DeGraaf, Menzel, ~mith Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister ~/'VACATION OF PORTION OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN WALNUT AVE. AND FRONTAGE ROAD The City Engineer stated a request had come in to have a portion of property vacated between Walnut Avenue and Frontage Road, and explained that it would be to the best interests df the City to vacate the portion as requested, as it would never be n~eded for street purposes. Mr. Wm. Richardson, owner of the property expressed a desire to have the property vacated as soon as possible, in order to improve his property. Decision on the request was held over until the next meeting in order that the Councilmen could take a look at the property in question. RESOLUTION No. 2452-Withdrawin~ Broadway Annexation No. 2 from Montgomery Fire District Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, McMains, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister ORDINANCE No. 715- Rezoning property at "H" Street & Oaklawn Ave.- Second reading It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that Ordinance No. 715 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 Menzel, McMains, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister AUTHORIZING CALL FOR BIDS ON HIGHLAND AVENUE SEWER PROJECT It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids on the Highland Avenue Sewer project at the prevailing minimum wage scale. ~UTRORIZING CALL FOR BIDS ON CIVIC CENTER SPRINKLER SYSTEM It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids on the Civic Center lawn sprinkler system at the prevailing minimum wage scale. APPROVING APPROPRIATION FOR CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains and carried that $2644. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the parking meter fund for payment to the Griffith Co. for paving of the Civic Center parking lot. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, McMains, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister APPROVING APPROPRIATION FOR NAPLES STREET IMPROVEMENTS It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that $8923. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund for payment to the Vo E. Posey Company for improvements made on Naples street as per agreement. The motion carried by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister ~APPROVING APPROPRIATION FOR TIDELANDS ENGINEERING It was moved by Councilman Menzel, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried, that $638. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund for payment to the Engineering firm of Lawrence, Fogg, Florer and Smith for Tidelands Engineering; said amount to be reimbursed to the General Fund at the time the Tidelands bonds are sold. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, McMalns, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister APPROVING APPROPRIATION FOR 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENTS It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman Menzel and carried, that $1851. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund for payment to the Dennis Construction Co. for improve- ments under the 1911 Act as per agreement on five parcels of property on Casselman, E. and J. Streets, the $1851. to be ~eimbursed to the General Fund as property owners pay for their improvements. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, Menzel, McMains, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister -2- ~//'HEARING BY AP~Y CORPS OF ENGINEERS Administrative Analyst Ross reported that there would be a hearing on May 25th by the Army Corps of Engineers for the cities of Chula Vista, National City, and San Diego to present ideas on flood control as it will pertain to the development of the bay. Mayor pro-rem Smith appointed Councilman McMains to attend the hearings with City Administrator Fulwiler. ~CHEDULE FOR 1960-1961 GAS TAX PROJECTS APPROVED Administrative Analyst Ross presented the following proposed schedule for 1960-1961 Gas Tax Projects: (1) Completion of Fourth Avenue widening from C. St. to E. St. (2) Traffic signals at Broadway and L. St. (3) Engineering study on extension of E. St. East (4) Widening of L. (5) Continuation of widening of Fourth Ave. from E. St. to B. St. (6) Engineering study on extension of First Ave. North of E. St. Mr. Ed Dillon, 66 E. Street informed the Council of the County plans to improve Bonita Road to an intersection with Hllltop Drive and Bonita Road and hoped the Council would be cognizant of the tremendous cost of extend- ing E. St. to Hilltop Drive. Sro Dillon was assured the City would do nothing toward the extension of Eo Sro without County cooperation. It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman ~enzel and carried, that the proposed schedule for Gas Tax projects for 1960-1961 be accepted. The Council directed the City Engineer to proceed wlth all plans and specifications for the traffic signals at Broadway and Lo St. in order to be ready to call for bids when the next Gas Tax budget is approved. CIVIL SERVICE SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS - 1960-1961 Salary recommendations of the Civil Service Commission for the fiscal year 1960-1961 were submitted to the Council. The recommendations were accepted for study. TRUCK ROUTE PAMPHLETS APPROVED It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman ~enzel and carried, that the proposed truck route pamphlets be approved, and $30. be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund for the printing of 2000 of the pamphlets for distribution. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, ~enzel, McMains, Smith Noes: None Absent: Councilman ~cAllister RESOLUTION No. 2453-Granting easement to Telephone Co. for guy wire Offered by Councilman ~enzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, McMalns, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister ROBINROOD No. 6 - Approving final map as resubmitted It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman ~enzel, and carried, that the final map of Robinhood No. 6 (as resubmitted because of failure of the subdivider to post bonds within sixty days of the first acceptance) be accepted, subject to the recommendm~ions of the Engineering Dept. and Planning Commission. RESOLUTION No. 2454- Approving improvement agreement-Robinhood No. 6 Offered by Councilman McMains, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, Smith, DeGraaf, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilmmn McAllister -3- RESOLUTION No. 245S-Limiting parking on Guava Ave. and Memorial Way Offered by Councilman Menzel, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Menzel, McMains, Smith, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister City Engineer Floyd was directed to prepare an estimate of the cost to install sidewalks on the East side of Guava Avenue, between Davidson St. and Memorial Way° DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES REQUEST FOR SERVICES A letter was read from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles asking that the City enter into an agreement with the State to stripe the Motor Vehicle Department's parking lot twice a year, and to sweep it twice a week. The letter was referred to the City Administrator. REQUEST TO INSTALL SAFETY SIGNS A letter was read from the Loyal Order of Moose requesting permission to install signs throughout the City stat&ng "Protect Our Children~'. The letter was referred to the Planning Commission° ~/,'REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM A letter was read from the San Diego Traffic Safety Council request- ing an allocation of $400. to the Traffic Safety Council for expending their safety program. The request was taken under advisement. REPORT ON ROHR TAX CASE City Attorney Kugler reported that the United States Supreme Court had decided in favor of Rohr Aircraft Corp. on the work in process tax refund case° Attorney Kugler stated that when the written report arrives he will consult with the County Counsel on what steps can be taken next. ADJOURNMENT - 8:05 PoM It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Menzel, and carried, that the meeting adjourn until Wednesday, June 8th at 7:00 P.M°