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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1930/04/01MIN~I'ES OF A REGuLaR ~ETING OF T~E CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, HELD APRIL 1, 1930. The Oouncil met in regular session in the Oouncil Chamber of tbs City, on the above date, with l/ayor Peters presiding, liseting called to order at 7:30 p. m. Present: Mayor Peters, Cl. Scott, Lyons, Hawkins, Barnes. REABING OF MIh~£~l.~: The minutes of the last regular meeting of .~/,_rch 4, 1~30, were read and approved as read. S~RUBBE~Y AT Ilv£~SECTIONS OF STREETS: Tree Warden Elliott reported in w~iting, that he had inspected the hedge ~owi~ at the southwest corner of 4th Avenue and E Street, ~d fo~ the hedge is ~owi~ on private property. He was i~t~c~ed ~o consult with the o~er of the proart, ~d endeavor to have ~e hedge trt~ed do~ ~il traffic ~ be seen in both d~ections$ if necess~ the ~rt~l~ will be done at the e~enoe of t~ city. TREE WARDEN: Tree Warden Elliott reported in reference to his non-attendance at meetings of the Pla-~_ing Cormnission, with the statement that he had missed but one meeting, and that he was here for that meeting until after the time set for opening the meeting, no one appearing, when he went h~me. PERIODICAL REPORTS: The monthly reports of the City Judge and Fire Chief for the month of I/arch, 1~30, were presented and ordered received and filed. CONTRACTOR'S BOND: The bond of Neslon and Sloan, as cement contractors, was approved, on the recow.nendation of the city attorney, upon motion by Cl. Barnes, sec- onded by Cl. Hawkins, which carried. STREET ~tEES: Upon the report of the Tree Warden and City Engineer, showing that the trees were too close together, ~t~. H. 0. Beach was authorized to remove, and not replace, two pepper trees growing in National Avenue, fronting hie property at National and $. This action upon motion by Cl, Scott, seconded by Cl. Lyons, which carried. BUSII~ IN RESIDENTIAL ZONE: In reference to the riding stable established in the old Jordan Property on 3rd Avenue, between Y and K Streets, the Chief of Police reported as follows: He found that slight alterations had been made in the buildings used as stables; that riding trac~had been constructed; that neighbors living East of the location do not COmplain; that two signs about 3 by 12 feet have been erected on the fence in front of the property; that four horses are now maintained there, but that the intention is to have eight horses stabled there, if business warrants that m,~y; that in hie opinion the business will not last long, on account of lack of trade. Mr. and Mrs. F~ed Otto again protested the proposition, and Mr. Otto stated that he had consulted an attorney in the matter, and that the attorney is of the opinion that if this stable ia permitted to remain in its present location, it is a violation of the city zoning ordinance. After consultation by the Council, Cl. Barnes moved that the report of the chief of police be accepted and that that official will see that the place is kept olean and sanitary at all times. The motion wee seconded by Cl. Scott, and carried. PLAZA IN INIIRD AVRNI~: Tree Warden Elliott was autharized to purchase not to exceed two tons of fertilizer, and flowers to cost not mcee than $8.00, all for use in the plaza mentioned, upon motion by Cl. Scott, seconded by Cl. Hawkins, which carried. STREET ~: Tree Warden Elliott was authorized to purchase 35 Red Flowering Eucalyptus trees, at a cost of ~-5 cents each, to be used for planting and replanting on the streets of the city, upon motion by Cl. Barnes, seconded by Gl, Hawkins, which carried. FUEL FOR S~EET MACHINERY: The proposal of the Texas Company, dated ~eh 7, 1~30, to furnish gasoline to the cl~, at 16 cents per gallon, was presented, and upon motion by Cl. Scott, seconded by Cl. Lyons, which carried, it was decided to not contract for gasoline at t~ls time, but will continue the purchase of gasoline under the existing contrast with the Union 0il Cc~rpany of California. Meeting of Aprii 1, 1930, Contin~d. POLICE DEPARTMEI~T: The clerk was instructed to write a letter of condolence to Traffic Officer Patterson, on the death of hie mother. ~Aa0LLNE R~wuND: The ci~' attorney presented a report of a commission appointed by the California League ofM unieipalities ~o investigate the matter of a refund to cities and counties for the state tax on gasoline used by such cities and counties. The c~mmtttee found that the law is valid, as it stands, and no refund would be given. FIRE HI~: Uponmotion by Cl. Hawkins, seconded by 01. Lyons, which cazTied, the installation of a fire hydrant at ~ Street and 3rd Avenue, was referred to the fire c~w, tttee, with power to act. ried, paid: 7599 F. B. Andrews, B~.T-q PAID: Upon motion by Cl. Scott, seconded by 01. Hawkins, which sar- the following bills, after exs'-lnation by the finance connnittee, were ordered 7600 Ss~vi~e Phalm~aoy, 7601 Fuson &X innings, 7502 League of Calif. Municipalities 7603 S. D. Gas and Elect 0o. 7604 do. 7605 0. S. Tlmmons, 7606 Hughes & ~ohnson, 7507 Pac. Telegr. and Teleph. Co. 7608P. ~. Lee, 7509 PayRoll, 7610 Pay Roi1, 7611 S. W. Water Corps, 7612 Carlson & Simpson, 7613 Calif. Laundries, Inc. 7614 C. V. Star, 7615 Pac, Acetylene Co., 761~ Western ~etal Supply 0o. ?dl? M~Caffrey Co. 751~ Crocker Co. 7~19 Guptil & Sabin, 7620 Charles E. Smith, 7631M. C. Elliott, 7632 Skinner Company, 7633 Denrich Press, 7621 F. W. Stafford, ?~ C. V. Paint Store, 7623 F. W. Sames, 7d~4 H. S. Wist, 7625 Thompson Photo Service, 7625 0. V. Woman's Club, 762? Bungalow Sweet Shop, 76~ F. E. Ashcroft, 7529 W. P. Fuller, ?~0 Denrich Press, City Attorney, Mch., 1950, Replacing First Aid Elt, S.75 RepairsMotor Equipment, 2.40 Report of Convention, 1.00 Electricity, Street Signs, 4.70 Gas and Electricity, Mch., 1930, 512.02 Purchase of Stsmpe& Envelopes, 70.20 Plumbing Repairs .70 Telephone Service, Mch., 1930, 59.06 Traffic Officer, part of Mch., i~Z~J, 84.75 Miscellaneous~nployes, ~h., 19~O, ~071.10 Street ~mployes, M~h., 19~0, Water, M~h., 1930, 22?.80 Electric Supplies, 3.58 Laundry for Yail, M~h., 1930, Publishing, Mob., 1~30, Acetylene, 4.96 ~-~dware, (Iron) ~.20 Lights for Police Call Boxes, Election Supplies, 15.45 Bonds of City Officials, 25.00 Call ~en, Mch., 1~30, 59.00 Hire of horse and purch, of flowers, 26.00 Hardware, ~. 9 ? D~inking cups and toilet paper, 12.50 Ch. of Cc~. Advertising, 56.42 do. 8.44 do. do. 16.75 do. do. 50.00 Feeding Prisoners, M~h., 1930, 4?.95 Examination of drunks, Mch., 1~30, 368.00 Oh. of Cc~. Advertising, 26.00 do. 7.00 AIlTOURNMENT: Upon motion by Cl. Scott, seconded by Cl. Barnes, which carried, the Council adjourned to 7:30 p.m., April 21, 19~0. Attest: City Clerk.