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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1925/06/23 MU'UTES OF AN ADJOUR1ÆD REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, HELD JUNE 23, 1925. The Board met pursuant to adjournment in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, on the above date, with President Peters in the chair. Meeting called to order at 7,30 p.m. Present Trustees Peters, Bent, Lyons, Wentworth. Trustee ShaW absent. SEWER SYSTEM, A letter from Mr. R. F. Goudy, Engineer for the State Board of Health, calling attention to the fact that no steps have been taken looking toward the construction of a sewer system in this city, was read. Clerk directed to write Mr. Goudy, saying that action on letter will taken at a future meeting, when the entire Board is present. r ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHT, 1~. J. J. Flint advised the Board that he is building a new residence on I Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues, and that he is unable to obtain electric service, without the expenditure of considerable funds necessary to run wires and erect poles to bring the service to his premises. He stated, however, that if the city W~uld order the installation of an additional street light at the intersection of tiã Avenue and I Street, there will be no charge to him for bringing the service to his place. Upon motion by Mr. Wentworth, seconded by Mr. Lyons, the clerk was directed to order the installation of one 250 watt street light at the above point, provided that no charge is made for the installation. Motion carried. WATER MAIN REPAIRS. LEAVING STREETS IN BAD CONDITION, A report having been made at the meeting of June 2, 19?5, to the effect that ~he Water Company did not properly fill exca~ations made for the purpose of repairing its mains, Mr. T. C. Macaul~. of the Water Company, appeared before the board, and stated that his company endeavcrs to always leave the streets in as good condition as they were befor excavating, but that if any defective work was found to exist, he hoped the city would make the repairs necessary, and send a bill to his company for the work, which would be paid promptly; or, if the superintendent of streets will notify him of anydefective work, he will have it corrected at once. GARBAGE COLLECTION: 1~. S. R. Russell asked the board for a franchise authorizing him to extablish the business Of collection garàage and rubbish. He de- sired the board to grant him the exclusive right to conduct such a business, payment for his services to be made by those residents who desired to engage him. Matter re- ferred to the city atêJorney. SECOND A'r&NUE. CONDITION OF, Mr. J. J. Baeder complained that the surface of Second Avenue, near G Street, is higher than the new curb installed at that point, and asked the city to lower it. He said that if the city will tear up the surface, he will have the dirt removed by private contract. Decided to have the street super- intendent perform the work requested. SIDEWALKS. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT, Upon motion by 1~. Lyons, seconded by Mr. Wentworth, it was decided to extend the contract of Chester O. Nelson, for completion of sidewalks in this city. for a period of 60 days. Motion carried by the following vote, to~it, AYES, Trustees Lyons, Wentworth, Bent, Peters. NOES I None. ABSENT, ~.s.~ r LUBRICATING OILS. CONTRACT FORI Contracts for furnishing lubricants for the city equipment for the ensueing year were presented by the Standard Oil Company, Star and Crescent Oil Company and Union Oil Company of California. After examination and comparison, the prices quoted by the Union Oil Company being found to be the lowest, the contract was accepted for 15 barrels of lubricants, at the prices stated therein., upon motion by Mr. Wentworth, seconded by 1~. Lyons, which carried by the following vote, to-wit I AYES I Trustees Wentworth, Bent, Peters, Lyons~ NOES, None. ABSENT, Trustee Shaw. . GASOLINE AND KEROSINE. FOR CITY EQUIP!lŒNTI The Standard Oil Company asked the board to purchase ite kerseine, gasoline, distillate, etc., for the year commencing July 1,1925, from that company. the price to be dealers price. The amount of taxes paid by the employes of that company as compared against the taxes paid by the Union Oil Company and its employes being compared, it was decided to purchase the foregoing supplies from the Standard Oil Company for four months of the year, and from the Union Oil Company for eight months of the year, upon motion by Mr. Wentworth, seconded by Mr.. ~ons, whioh carried. SIDEWALKS ON ALVARADO STREET, A petition signed by eight property owners on Alvarado Street, protesting the laying of sidewalks and curbs on that thoroughfare, was read. Mr. C. C. Vandeveer addressed the board on the subject, protesting against the work at this time. No action taken; matter held over for future reference. TREES IN RETURN OF CURBS, The city attorney reported on the matter of removing 1mæTING OF JUNE 23, 1925, Continued. a tree from the curb return at the corner of E and 2nd Avenue, to the effect that owing to Attorney Stearn, representing the protestant, is engaged in another matter, and Mr. Andrews hasnot had an apportunity to confer on the subject. TREES OBSTRUCTING VIEW AT JECOND AVENUE AND G STREET, The marshal oomplained about the view being obstructed by trees and shrubbery at the corner of 2nd Avenue and G Street, an4 stated that some aocidents had been caused thereby. The owners of the property at that point are willing to have the trees removed, and it was decided to have the street superintendent remove them. ~ '- CHICKEN HOUSE. COMPLAINT I Trustee Wentworth reported that a complaint had been registered with him against the chicken house on 4th Avenue, opposit Cypress Street, as being a deterrent to the sale of property in that locality. Clerk directed to communicate with the owner and advise him that this complaint has been made; that if the building is removed, it will probably obviate the action of proceedings declaring it a nuisance. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION, The City Planning Commission submitted a report in which the following recommendations were made, 1. That no more trees be removed from the streets, without the approval of the Planning 60mmission. 2. That means be arranged to plant trees on the streets, not now planted with trees, the commission to decide the kind and variety. 3. That the Tree Warden be placed under the supervision of the Planning Commis- sion, and to report to the Commission monthly. 4. That the provision of Ordinance No. 124, be complied with. This is t he ordin- ance providing for cleaning up weeds, dry grass, rubbish, etg, The board took action on the recommendations a s follows: 1. Approved. 2. Approved. 3. Approved. 4. Approved, and ordered. NURSE. VACATION FOR, A request from Mrs. Marcella Darling, asking that the Community Nurse ge given a vacation of one month, commencing June 29,1925, was read. Granted for one month, less any time off duty during the year, upon motion by Mr. Lyons, seconded'by Mr. Wentworth, which carried. NURSE. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT, The contract of the Community Nurse was renewed for a period of one year, as provided therein, with all the stipulations and require- ments contained therein, except that the words, "for cause", in the 21st line were eliminated, upon motion by Mr. ~ons" seconded by Mr. Wentworth, which carried by the following vote, AYES, Trustees ~ons, Wentworth, Bent, Peters. NOES, None. ABSENT, Trustee Shaw. REMOVING TREES FROM STREETSI A request from Mr. B. F. Wigginton to remove 2 Pepper Trees fronting his Wigginton Apartments, on 3rd Avenue, was read. Upon motion by Mr. Wentworth, seconded by Mr. Lyons, the request was referred to the Planning Commission. SIDEWALKS. PROTEST AGAINS CONDITION: A protest against the condition of the sidewalk, recently laid on E Street, fronting the Shaw property. was made by Mr. Geo. H. P. Shaw, to the effect that the surface is uneven and the expansion joints are ex- cessively wide. Clerk to notify Mr. Shaw that his complaint will be considered at time for hearing complaints, after the completion of all work now under contract. l ~~ ORDINANCE No. 125: Upon motion by Mr. ~ons, seconded by Mr. Wentworth, Ordinance No. 125 was placed on its second and final reading. The ordinance was read, and upon motion by 1~. Lyons, eeeeBtl.eti-èy-Y.Pr-l.yeuy seconded by Mr. Wentworth, it was passed, adopted and approved,as read, by the following vote, to~it, AYES: Trustees Lyons, Wentworth, Bent. Peters. NOES, None. ABSENT, Trustee Shaw. ORDINANCE No. 127: Upon motion by Mr. Wentworth, seconded by Mr. Lyons, Ordinance No. 127 was placed on its second and final read\ng.- The ordinance was read, and upon motion by 1~. Wehtworth, seconded by Mr. ~, it was passed. adopted and approved by the following vote, to-wit: AYES, Trustees Wentworth. Bent, Peters, Lyons, NOES, None. ABSENT: Trustee Shaw. .-.2r r MEETING OF JUNE 23.1925, Continued. PRINTING, The question of the Chula Vista Star having printed some police citations on paper not in accordance with specifications governing the printing for the current year, was brought up, and upon motion by Mr. Lyons, seconded by Mr. Wentworth, it was decided to require the printer to furnish these citations on paper as called for by the specifications. Motion carried. bills, BILLS PAID: Upon motion by Mr. Bent, seconded by 1~. Wentworth, the following as examined by the finance committee, were ordered paid, '. 5060 San Diego Sun, 5074 Holly Sumner, 5075 Lyons Implement Company, 5076 Pacific Te1eph. & Te1eg.Co. 5077 S. D. Gas and Elec. Co. 5078 do. 5079 H. B. Xindberg, 5080 Service Pharmacy, 5081 Lane Stamp Co. 5082 H. F. Towner, 5083 Autocar Sales Co. 5084 C. V. Star, 5085 M. G. White, 5086 Rodney Stokes Co. Adv. in Prosperity Edition, Repairs to street machinery, New Grader Blade, Phones, May, 19:;5, Gas and Electricity, May, 1925, Street Lights, May, 1925, Leather valves, Nurse Supplies, Rubber Stamp, Itooter shovels, Repairs to TruCk, Printing and Publishing, May, 1925, Premium on bond of City Attorney, Blue Printing, Si4ewa1k Assessment, $100.00 6.67 13.50 19.50 41. 68 205.22 .75 1.50 .80 16.76 8.06 27.99 5.00 23.10 ADJOtTRNMENTI Upon motion by Mr. Bent, seconded by 1~. Wentworth, which carried, the board adjourned sine die. A~ City Clerk. .