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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1954/02/09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesda~v February 9, 1~54 The Council met in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the above date at ?:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen DeWolfe, Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, Logan Absent: None Also Present: City Administrator Floyd, City Attorney M. Campbell, City Finance Officer Grant, and Assistant to the City Engineer Johnson APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Halferty and carried, that the ~inutes of the Council meetings for January 12th, 19th, and 28th he approved, copies having been mailed to each Councilman. APPROVAL OF PLA~ING CO~ISSION MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Riesland and carried, that the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meetings for January 4th and 18th, and February 1st be approved, copies having been mailed to each Counci~m~ n. ~ ~BLIND MADE PRODUCTS - Request for waiving of business license fee. Mr. E. C. Turner, General Manager of the San Diego Shop for Blind ~{ade Products, read a letter from the Manager of the concern requesting that the Council waive the annual fee of $25.OOper solicitor. City Attorney M. Campbell informed the Council there was nothing they could do about it except amend the Ordinance. Mayor DeWolfe stated the Council would take the matter under advisement and might possibly be able to give them some relief in an amendment to.be made at the end of the year. ? ~/~ENING OF BIDS - Sale of City property (Park lot in Pacific Grove) City Attorney Campbell requested that the opening be continued to the next meeting in order that he might study further the legality of the sale. It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Hob, l, and carried, t~at the opening of the bids on the sale of the Pacific Grove lot continued until February 18, 1954 at 2:00 CORRESPONDENCE - Request for One Hour Parking on E. Street East of Third Ave. A letter was read from Robert C. Cole requesting one hour parking on E. Street from Third Avenue to the Alley East of Church Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the matter be referred to the Police Department for recommendation. JHECO~E~ATIONS BY RECREATION CO~.~6iSSION -Community Building A letter was read from the Recreation Commission setting forth several suggestions on reconditioning the Recreation Center. Councilman Riesland suggested storing the upholstered chairs until the new Recreation Center is completed, in order that they might be used to better advantage. City A~m~nistrator Floyd asked permission to remove the drier in the men's restroom, and to dispose of the fountain and cold box. It was moved by Councilman Halferty, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that City Administrator Floyd be given permission to dispose of the mentioned items. As to the other requests of the Commission, includi~ the hiring of two full time custodians, it was suggested they be referred to the City Administrator for study and recommendation at the next regular meeting. REQUEST FOR PARKING ORDINANCE - Woodlawn Avenue South of H. Street A letter was read from Sergeant Cook of the Police Department requesting an ~rdinance controlling parking on Woodlawn Avenue South of H. Street due to congestion by all-day parking by Rohr employees. It was not thought two hour parking would help the situation, as parkers would simply move on to the next block. Councilman Hobel stated he would have the chief-of-Guards look into the situation and post the cars with stickers requesting cooperation. DISCONTINUANCE OF CITY SIGN - National Avenue and C. Streets Walter Davis, Secretary of the Chula Vista C~mher of Commerce stated the contract with the Ch,,I~ Vista Neon Sign Company for the Chula Vista sign at C. Street and National Avenue had expired, and that they were willing to remove the sign at the request of the City. As the sign did not seem to be too conspicuous, it was recommended by the Cbmmher of Commerce that it be removed. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Logan, and carried that the sign be discontinued, effective March 1, 1954. ~REQUEST TO CHANGE SIGN ON FREEWAY Mayor DeWolfe suggested the adding of a strip to the bottom of the existing Chula Vista sign on the Montgomery Freeway, giving the population of the City. Walter Davis suggested completely repainting the sign and eli~n~ting some of the wording. It was suggested the matter be referred to City Administrator Floyd for study of costs, and report back at the next regular meeting. ~REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC ~ONTROL STUDY ON NATIONAL AVE?~UE-between C. and D. Streets Councilman Halferty asked that the City Administrator and Police Department study a means to control traffic on National Avenue between C. and D. Streets and give their recommendations at the next adjourned regular meeting. RESOLUTION No. 1527 - Approving Improvement Agreement for Dean Park Subdivision Offered by Councilman Halferty, read in full, passed, adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Counc~,~- DeWolfe, Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, Logan Noes: None Absent: None ~AMBULANCE SERVICE Bill Haynes, Bay Cities Ambulance Service, outlined briefly to the Council his aims in serving the City with Ambulance service and stated he plans on staying in business in the area regardless of rumors to the contrary. Mayor DeWolfe stated the Council of course could not go so far as to underwrite the service, but that it was a much needed service, and the City wo~,l~ be pleased to cooperate with them. PAYMENT OF BILLS After examination by the entire Council, it was moved by Councilm~n Riesland, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that Warrants numbers 7674 to 7820 inclusive be approved for payment. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen De~¥olfe, Riesland, Hobel, Halferty, Logan Noes: None Absent: None ~PROPOSED NEW POST OFFICE Mr. Arthur Lynds, representing Johnson, Tyson and Lynds, presented the plans for the proposed new Post Office at the corner of F. Street and Guava Avenue, and asked the Council for an indication that the area could be purchased or traded at an appraised figure. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the City will trade, or sell, the property required for Post Office purposes to Johnson, Tyson and I~vnds; said property as shown on plot plan at corner of Guava Avenue and F. Street. The price set on the property to be subject to an independent appraisal, and that the City Administrator be directed to retain immediately, the services of a qualified appraiser. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman Riesland, seconded by Councilman Halferty, and carried, that the meeting adjourn to February 10, 1954 at 3:00 P.Mo Chula Vista, California A,~* Ree,,I ds Ce, i~e~urn of ~,, plane {~e£~ ~'~eO0 btu~n of ~ ~ S~at~ ~a~l~eee' ~et~-~ma~t System gemtruet -Jtm., 1~ Toe~m and IlAr. b.l Le~ Ohildremt-m 767k 7~ 7~ 7~ Relief 6,00 ~.~ ~.~ 2~.66 ~.~0 ?808 PLV4d ~ $~reet Equip. SUadard OLI ~o. ~cr 7819 oM mAoap - 7d.pr. L~.p. (2) ~z. c~.. CXty Plans~ Gan ~ilea~ ~abar & PaSta (Se~. Ass~LaM~I ~ i ~nlT. Co. ?sao 6,0~.6~ Fob.