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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949 08-02 CC MIN26 National City, California, August 2, 1949 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilman pres- ent: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher; Fritz. Councilman absent: None. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the reading of the minutes of the.regular meeting of July 19, 1949 be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Gautereaux, McClure, Vansant. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented. General Fund $109,750.00 Street Fund 284.25 Park M & I Fund 95.21 Capital Outlay 657,26 Plan. Com, Fund 36.00 Retirement Fund 837.99 Sp. Del. Tax Fund 23.52 Payroll 12,108.87 TOTAL $123,993.10 Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION PO. 5017, was read, authorizing the payment of 1657.26 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Otto Stang, $33.33,,Sanitation; M. C. Paterson, $32.77, Street; Goodrich - On -Main, $578.28, Street; Sweetwater Sand Company, $12.88, Street. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the Reso- lution be adopted. Carred, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. 8/2 27 REtORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending the following: Petition No. 351 of Irvon Everett, for a special permit to remodel lower story of single family resi- dence into a duplex; and that request to add third dwelling unit be denied; Petition No. 352 of George S. Gunnette to be denied. The Commission recommended that "M" Avenue, between Streets 22nd and 23rd/be closed and Roselawn Subdivision No. 2 Map be accepted. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPEAL FROM GEORGE S. GUNETTE was read, asking that the Council reconsider his petition. A petition, signed by sixteen resi- dents, on behalf of Mr. Gunette was read. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the matter be laid over and the hearing continued the next Council meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the closing of "M" Avenue and the acceptance of Subdivision Map of Roselawn had been referred to the Planning Commission and that it should be continued until the next Council meeting and.that it be repostedfbr the Continued hearing. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the hearing on the closing of "M" Avenue be continued to the 16th day of August at 8:00 P.M. o'clock. RESOLUTION NO. 5018 was read, accepting the specifications and setting the wage scale, all of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, for the construction of house con- nections on Highland Avenue and such other locations as may be designated by the Supt. of Streets, and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Moved by Matthews, seconded 8/2 28 by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER McCLURE was read, approving the payment of the following bills on sewer projects: Carroll & Foster for work in July on Lateral Sewer Contract #2; Charles J. Dorfman for work in July on Lateral Sewer #1; Henry W. Algert for surveying on Lateral Sewers; La Mesa Engineering Service for surveying on Lateral Sewers; Wayne W. Smith for work in July on Lateral Sewers. Barber and Breeden did not present their bill in time for this Council meeting. As there was no objection to the communication, Mayor Fritz ordered it filed. REQORT FROM THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT relative to a water sample taken from the swimming pool, was read. There was no evidence of contamination at the time of sampling, and -Mayor Fritz ordered the report filed. RESOLUTION N0. 5019 was read, accepting a Grant Deed for street purposes from Leo A. and Tressa Ellez, on the following des- cribed property: E 30' of N 290' of Ei of W4 of Ei of Si, 20 Acre Lot 4,.$ Section 132; also N 30' of W 135' of E# of Ws' of E3. of Si, 20 Acre Lot 4, a Section 132. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. E. B. ADNEY, 409 "L° Street, was read, asking if she could use her tin cans to fill in a space on her property; also, if she could feed her garbage to her chickens as long as she kept the premises clean. Attorney Campbell said there was nothing in the Ordinance about feeding garbage 8/2 29 'to chickens but that there is something said for the disposal of tin cans. The matter was referred to the Sanitation Department. It was suggested that all future problems be sent directly to,the Sanitation Department before coming be- fore the Council, and then it should come before the Council with the recommendation for action. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that all matters relating to garbage and trash, or bearing any relation to sanitation, be referred to the Sanitation Department before coming before the City Council. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMmNICATION PROM SWEET°ATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT was read, requesting the tinelimtt of parking of automobiles on the west side of Highland Avenue in front of Sweetwater High School. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews that the matter be referred to the Traffic Committee. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, certifying Park the following for the position of Jr./Gardener: Walter W. Torguson, 1126 E. 24th Street; Fred H. George, 2640 Virginia. Drive; Harry F. Smead, 1139 E. 26th Street. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the list be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION from the residents of Harbison Drive, requesting that the Council take steps to post and enforce the residential speed limit on Harbison Drive, was presented. Firs. Virgil Riggs, 1515 Harbison Drive, Mrs, Wells Hedlund, 1510 Harbison Drive, and Mrs, C. V. Stevens, 1405 Harbison Drive, were pres- ent. These women also stated that the lighting in their district is very poor and they would like to have a street 8/2 30 light installed. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the traffic problem be referred to the Traffic Commission and that the matter of the street light be referred to Mr. Dickson's office. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, MAYOR FRITZ ANNOUNCED that it was now 8:00 o'clock and the time for the opening of Bids. The bide on the drilling of a water well were presented as follows: Studebaker.Drilling Co.; San Diego Pump and Nell Drillers. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the bide be referred to Park Superintendent Gautereaux. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye. Bide on two new care for the police department were read as follows: McCune Motors, for two 1949 Plymouth Deluxe 4-Dr. Sedans, and trade in, $1818.78; Dick Haas Motors, Inc., for two 1949 Plymouth Deluxe 4-Dr. Sedans, and trade in, $1595.00; and Fuller Motors for two 4-Dr. Sedan Fordline automobiles, and tradein, %1789.56. It was moved by COUNCILMEN ADAMS that we accept the lowest bid, which motion was withdrawn in lieu of a discussion on the advisability of standardizing the fleet of police care. Police Chief Bates pointed out the good qualities of the Fordline automobiles. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that if the equipment was standardized there would be no need to carry so many spare parts and the Ford would be more practical in that respect. MAYOR FRITZ pointed out, however, that we advertised for bids with the idea of accepting the lowest bid, and if we do not do that, then why advertise? Soon nobody will bid on the oars. COUNCILMEN CURRY stressed the fact that we want the best equipment for the job, something that will take a lot of rough use, and that the idea of standardizing should be considered. Moved by Curry, seconded 8/2 51 by Adams, that the matter be referred to MR. DICKSON AND CHIEF, OF POLICE BATES with the power to act on purchasing. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5020 was read directing notice inviting sealed proposals on Lighting District No. 1. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION requesting the immediate attention and investigation of obnoxious odors emanating from the vicinity of Harbor Drive and 24th Street, was read. City Engineer McClure stated that Chief Bird and himself spent about a half a day °snooping" around the area trying to find the source. He said that it could possibly be the waste from the packing plant washing back on the tide gates, or perhaps the odor is Doming from the flat that has been, submerged twice a day for a long time and is now drying out, and if that is the case at least part of the odor will soon disappear. COUNCIL- MAN CURRY pointed out that this was a similar condition when the sewer overflowed and did not think that it was from the packing plant. It was mentioned that perhaps the odor was coming from the trash dump, or perhaps an open cesspool or open sewer. COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked if we still continue to use the city dump. Mr. Harkey said that to dump the trash at the County dump would take forty-five minutes for each load and with 11 to 15 loads a day, the working day would be spent on trips to and from the County dump. He suggested consulting the Department Head. MAYOR FRITZ suggested that steps be taken to abolish the city's dumping ground. Mr. 8/2 32, Harkey said the owners are very anxious to dispose of it. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that steps be taken to stop dumping at the city dump as soon as possible. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION protecting the loud and unnecessary noise coming from the Pentacostal Church at 1130 Hoover Street, was read. M. D. Clark, 224 W. 12th Street, represented the petitioners. COUNCILMAN CURRY asked if the noise ordinance would take oare of this situation and Attorney Campbell answered that San Diego,is in the same position. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney to find ways and means to abate the nuisance. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FRED P. WILLIS was read, requesting that the City relinquish an easement on his property as the ease- ment is no longer required and he wants to build a garage on his property. RESOLUTION NO. 5021 was read, authorizing the removal of the easement.for sewer on Lot 9, Block 1, Paradise Knolls. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. AMENDING ORDINANCE 706 OF THE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY BY SECTION 2. was presented for the finr.l reading. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that only the heading be read.. Carried,,by the following vote to - wit: Ayes; Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 764, was read, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6/2 33 706 OF THE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY BY SECTION 2*. Moved by Adams,.seoonded by Matthews, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. REPORT FROM FIRE CHIEF BIRD was read, regarding A. A. Forbes, 1837 Orange Avenue. As there was no action necessary, the report was ordered filed, COMMUNICATION FROM B. R. HOLLINGSTEAD, Proprietor of the Austin Court Hotel was read, requesting permission to burn his papers in his incinerator. He asked for an investigation to determine whether or not he, may burn his papers. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the problem be referred to the Sanitation Department. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM POLICE CHIEF BATES requesting permission to purchase a Frequency Monitor and Deviation Meter for the departments radio system. RESOLUTION NO. 5022 was read, authorizing the purchase of a Frequency Monitor and Deviation Meter, in the amount of $300.00 for the Police Department radio. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS for permit to dredge portion of the Embaroardero Basin was read. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES requesting permission to employ a temporary clerk to replace his regular clerk, Mrs. 8/2 34 Amy Bice, who is indisposed. RESOLUTION NO. 5023, was read, authorizing the employment of Mrs. Mary Louise Sides as temporary clerk in the Police De- partment effective July 27, 1949, salary 1168.00 per month, as recommended by Chief of Police Bates. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHARLES J. DORFMAN was read, regarding additional work to be done on sewers on Roosevelt Avenue between 20th and 24th Streets and the sewer on Hoover Avenue between 22nd and 24th Streets. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER McCLURE recommending the extra work to be done on sewers on Roosevelt and Hoover Avenues, on the Charles J. Dorfman Contract, was read. RESOLUTION NO. 5024, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to enter into an agreement with Charles J. Dorfman for additional work on Roosevelt Avenue between 20th and 24th Streets and the sewer on Hoover Avenue between 22nd and 24th Streets in the amount of 14,955.00 Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER MoCLURE requesting permission be granted to the Capitol Electric Company to place their electrical and telephone services underground across Palm Avenue just North of Fourth Street. was read. RESOLUTION NO. 5025, authorizing the Capitol Electric Company to place their electrical and telephone services underground 8/2 35 Across Palm Avenue just North of Fourth Street; providing, however, that they replace the paving and do all the repair work to the satisfaction of the,City Engineer and Street Superintendent, Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. AP°LICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE for Off sale beer and wine by Rita C. Mendoza, 1340 McKinley Street, approved by Chief of Police Bates, was read. Mayor Fritz ordered the application filed. AP'LICATTON FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE for "on sale beer by Joseph M. Alotta was not recommended by Chief of Police Bates. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that Mr. Alotta was granted a zone variance to open an Upholstery Shop and not a business selling alcoholic beverages. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that Mr. Dickson's office send a letter of protest to the Board of Equalization and request notification of the new hearing date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that the City received an allocation of 119,054.02 from the State for Motor Vehicle License Fees up to June 30, 1949. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Check be accepted. .Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that in attempting to acquire easements for the city it was necessary that he incur obligations in the sum of 1100.00. City Clerk Alston stated that the bills 8/2 36 are listed on the warrant register. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the plan for the new City Hall. Mr, Vrneant stated that he believes the apace as it stands now will prove inadequate. COUNCILMAN ADAMS suggested that we lQy the matter over for a couple of weeks. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the plans be referred back to Mr. Dickson to consult with all the department heads as to the allocation of space. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER McCLURE reported that work was in progress regarding the Government Sewer and that his department had run some testa and to date have found no sign of infiltration of water. MR. HARKEY AND STREET SUPERINTENDENT FINNERTY requested per- mission of the City Council to advertise for bids for a new air compressor as the one they have now is not adequate. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that Purchasing Agent Dickson advertise for bide for a new air compressor for the Street Department. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PARK SUPERINTENDENT GAUTEREAUX stated that since he asked the City Council that signs be posted at the entrance of the park showing that it is a playground, there has been an acquistion of property on 14th Street which is now a race track, and he wants traffic signs put up for the protection of the children. He also stated that he believed his last request for stop signs had been referred to the police department and to date there are no stop signs at the intersections. Moved by Matthews, 8/2 37 seconded by Thatcher, that the matter be referred to Chief of Police Sates. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MR. HARKEY reported on the progress of the proposed city parking lot. The Engineering Department has done all of the preliminary work on it but there remain a few items yet to be ironed out, and as far as progress of the work is concerned it won't be very long before something can be done. COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked if we could not put the Charter election before the people on the same day as the State Election. It would save the city some money and there would be a greater turn out. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, to ohange the date of the Charter election from September to November and have it at the same time as the State Election. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting'aye. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 8/2