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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949 12-20 CC MIN162 National City, California, December 20, 1949 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gilbert Et Fritz,at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Council- men absent: None. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 1949, be dis- pensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Dickson, McClure, Campbell, Mikkelson, Gautereaux. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $7;653.78 Street Fund 1,622.51 Park Fund 153,71 Cap. Out. Fund 107.58 Unarm. Tax Fund 49.02 Plan. Com. Fund 1,04 TOTAL . . $9,587.64 Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, 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 NO. 5107 was read, authorizing the payment of $107.58 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Street Equipment Oper- ation073.33, House Connections; Economy Blue Print Co., $34.25, Engineer. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz.. Nays: None. 12/20 163 EDWIN CAMPBELL, ATTORNEY was present, representing Alfred Combs who submitted a bid to the City for the collection of garbage. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he called the City of San Diego where Mr. Combs and Mr. San Martin both are picking up garbage, and that there were very few complaints on either man, but of the two Mr. San Martin had the fewer complaints on the type of service being rendered. It was also stated that Mr. San Martin's equipment was newer and possibly in better shape. SUPERINTENDENT OF SANITATION MIKKELSON stated there was little difference between the equipment of Mr. Combs' and Mr. San Martin's, but the fact that Mr. San Martin and his son are going to collect the garbage themselves, he felt the contract should be awarded to Mr. San Martin. ATTORNEY EDWIN CAMPBELL said that Mr. Combo has offered the most money for the garbage; and that there must have been some misunder- standing regarding the number of complaints about Mr. Combs, as Mr. Campbell was informed that the number of complaints was about even between Mr. Combs and Mr. San Martin. MR. CAMPBELL stated that due to the facts above mentioned he felt that Mr. Combs should be awarded the contract. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS asked if either man lived in National City; and I4r. Combs said he lived in Chula Vista and Mr. San Martin lived in Otay. MAYOR FRITZ stated that as far as the money is concerned there is only a difference of $44,50; and he said he feels that since we have a man who is doing a wonderful job on this rubbish and garbage collection, the City should rely upon the judgment of its employee's; therefore we should accept the recommendation of Mr. Mikkelson. MR, CAMPBELL stated that Mr. Combs stated in his bid that he will furnish and keep clean cane for commercial establishments, which he does not believe is in Mr. San Martin's bid. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS asked if that was an item or not. MR. 12/20 164 MIKKELSON said that there are only one or two restaurants that have a great deal of garbage, and whether,Mr. San Martin would do it Mr. Mikkelson said he would not say, but he would phone Mr, San Martin and ask him. Mr, San Martin stated over the phone that it was not in his bid to furnish drums, but he would continue practically the same service that they are getting now, and that he would have to run the second truck to do that. RESOLUTION N0, 5108 was read, authorizing Mayor Fritz to sign a contract with F. San Martin to pick up the garbage in the , City of National City. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO TRANSIT SYSTEM was read, stating that they had received the petition sent them by us which re- quested additional service on Route "0". The letter stated that the service on this line will be thoroughly checked and any inadequacies will be corrected to the beat of their ability. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM H. STREET & SONS requesting permission to haul loads of excise width, was read. The request is to move their 1946 2-ton Chevrolet truck over the following route in National City: From Main,Street south on Roosevelt to 13th, West on 13th to Cleveland, south on Cleveland to lath to Charles M. Davis' Junk yard, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that Chief of Police Bates has approved this request. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 12/20 165 COMMUNICATION FFCM CCJNTY AUDITOR AND CONTROLLER was read, stating they were in receipt of a certified copy of our Ordinance No. 767 providing for the performance of duties of assessing and collecting taxes by the County; however the County will not have a tax rate the first year this procedure is in operation for the collection of Unsecured Personal Property Tax for National City. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON said that he talked with Mr. Perrigo and that the collection of Unsecured Personal Property Tax can be taken care of by them if the City adopts a Resolution setting the tax rate. RESOLUTION NO. 5109 was read certifying that the 1949-1950 Fiscal year tax rate is $1.65 per $100 assessed valuation for assessing and collecting of Unsecured Personal Property Tax by the County of San Diego for National City, for the year 1950. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Re'so- lution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RELEASE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR BRUCE MORGAN was presented. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that Bruce Morgan ran into one of the City's garbage trucks and did some damage which he has paid for. It is necessary a release be signed and sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Mayor Fritz be authorized to sign the release. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST OF JOSEPH ALOTTA FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ON SALE BEER LICENSE was read. Mr. Alotta states that the San Diego office of the State Board of Equalization has informed him that un- less the City of National City withdraws the objection recorded against hie application for on sale beer license at his plane 12/20 166 of business at 419 Palm Avenue, the Board will not re -hear the matter prior to the lapse of one yearts time. Mr. Alotta states that the lack of a beer license is handicapping him in the operating of his restaurant and he is asking the City to withdraw the protest made against the granting of the license. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that he went out to Mr. Alotta's place of business and took his family out there for dinner, and that it is actually an Italian Restaurant serving Italian food; there were three or four other families there having dinner, and Mr. Adams said he felt sure Mr. Alotta would not give up his business to sell beer. MAYOR FRITZ stated that he has been approached several times on this subject and that the people in that neighborhood objeoted very much to having a beer license there; and Mayor Fritz stated that he would not want a place selling beer next door to him. COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked if it is planned to have Palm Avenue zoned for a business district. MAYOR FRITZ said that the people who bought their property understood they were going to be in a residential zone. COUNCILMAN CURRY asked if Cafe La Maze was not given their license before Highland Avenue was zoned for business. MAYOR FRITZ stated that he did not know. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that this be referred to the Planning Commission and have them hold a hearing on it, and that all the property owners in that section be individually notified of the hearing. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5110 was read, authorizing an increase in salary for R. R. Shotwell, Street Painter, from $226.00 to $236.00 per month effective January 1, 1950, as recommended by STREET SUPERINTENDENT FINNERTY. Moved by Matthews, seconded 12/20 167 by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5111 was read, authorizing an increase in salary to Clifford A. Foy, Junior Park Gardener from $210.00 to f 220.00 per month, retroactive to November 21, 1949, as recommended by,SUPERINTENDENT PARKS & RECREATION GAUTEREEAUX. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5112 was read, authorizing the following refunds on duplicate current tax payments: Bank,of America, a .83, on Assessment #S 29; Mrs. Florence Beery, $ .83, on Assess- ment #S 18; John J. Ryan, $24.59 on Assessment #3620; W. P. & Ethel Hedlund, $22,77 on Assessment #1809. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye., REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ON APPLEAL OF AGSTEN & HAMER, was read. Petition No. 359 and letter of appeal was reconsidered. The Planning Commission recommends the approval of Petition No. 359 of Gotthardt G. Agsten and John B. Hamer for a permit to change the building line from the existing 20 feet back from the property line to 10 feet; and a variance to permit the construction of duplex buildings on Lots 3,and 5 of the following described property: Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6; Block 2 of Paradise Knolls. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the retort be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 5113 was read, authorizing Gotthardt G. Ageten and John B. Hamer a permit to change the building line from the existing 20 feet back from the property line to 10 feet; 12/20 168 and a variance to permit the construction of duplex buildings on Lots 3 and 5 of the following described property: Lots 2, 3, 4, 5,,and 6, in Block 2 of Paradise Knolls. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was presented. The Agreement calls for the sum of $2,400.00 to be paid by the City of National City to the Chamber of Commerce, payable in twelve equal installments, payable on July 1, 1949, and on the first day of each month thereafter, a total of twelve successive months. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that he did not believe any City should use its fund to subsidize any private organization; that it is comparable to contributing to a trade union as the Chamber of Commerce is a trade union of business men. I4R. ADAMS said that with all good consciousness he could not vote to enter into a contract. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS said he did not agree with the facto just stated; the Chamber of Commerce has never been completely supported by the merchants. National City has about six miles of business and the merchants are not close enough together to be organized as they are in some cities; and Mr. Matthews stated that he thought a City the size of National City should have a Chamber of Commerce; the business men pay license fees in the amount of about $30,000.00 a year and that none of them are complaining about that. Mr. Matthews said that the Band Review takes the biggest share of the money contributed by the City. COUNCILMAN THATCHER said that the Chamber of Commerce is a business organization for the welfare of the w`.o1e City. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said he was not opposed to contributing to the Chamber of Commerce when it is for some 12/20 169 thing specific such As the Band Review. MAYOR FRITZ said he wondered what other public group could do what the Chamber of Commerce does. The City gets a number of communications which require an answer, many of them are turned over to the Chamber - of Commerce for an answer. MAYOR FRITZ said he knew that the Chamber has been working very hard to retain the Santa Fe Tie Treatment Plant here. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that he has not heard any objections to contributing to the Chamber of Commerce. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said his objection is based solely on the principle that City funds should not be paid to subsidize a private organization. RESOLUTION NO. 5114 was read, authorizing Mayor Fritz to sign the agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for the fiscal year etarting,July 1, 1949 and ending June 30, 1950. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,,by the following voteeto-wit: Ayes: Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: Adams. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, was presented for the final 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. 775, AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, TO -WIT: 6TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. The hearing was set for 8:00 o'clock P.M., February 7, 1950. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Ordinance beeadopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. 12/20 170 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, was presented for final reading. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 776, AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, TO -WIT: "E" AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. The hearing was set for 8:00 o'clock '.M. February 7, 1950. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Ordinance be,adopted. Carried; by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER McCLURE, was read. Mr. McClure recommends that Ordinance No. 773, Section 6,.be amended with regard to the following streets: Palm Avenue, establish 7i foot sidewalks, 24th Street, establish 16 foot sidewalks from the easterly line of National Avenue to the westerly line of "L" Avenue. It is also recommended that Ordinance No. 733, Section 6, be amended to allow the fixing of sidewalk widths by resolution. This amendment would permit the use of special sidewalk widths without having to revise the Ordinance each time. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that this be referred to ATTORNEY CAMPBELL and ENGINEER McCLURE to draw up the necessary amendment and submit it at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he had received a reply from the Federal Bureau of Community,Facilities regarding the offer of the City to pay the sum of S2,500.00 for the sewer 12/20 171 line on Wilson Avenue from 8th Street to 6th Street. MR. DICKSON stated he wanted the Council to know that he had started the negotiations for this sewer. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that when the private oontractor takes over the collection of garbage we will have a truck and a crew of men available to nut on trash collections, increasing the collection of rubbish from once a week to twice a week; however, it will be necessary to have a body constructed on this truck. MR. DICKSON stated that they had two informal proposal for a body, one from the Fruehauf Trailer Company, which does not include painting; their price, not including taxes, is 4651.18; the other from the Utility Trailer Sales Company, which included painting the body, net price not including excise tax is 4780.00. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON be authorized to purchase a body for the truck, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. PURCHASING AGENT DICKSON stated that the Chief of Police is in need of a typewriter; this was set up in his budget, and he would like to have authorization at this time to purchase the typewriter. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that permission be granted to purchase a typewriter for the Police Department. Carried,,by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN CURRY asked if there was a gas pump figured on the budget for the Police Department. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that one was included in the budget. He said that the pump out in front of the Fire Department is leaking 12/20 172 and they are losing 30 to 40 gallons of gas a week. The gas for all fire equipment and police equipment will be pumped from the police pump and each department will be charged accordingly. The new pump has been ordered and should be delivered any day now. COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked when the new fire truck would be delivered, and'ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON said it should be here in January. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that in regard to the Petition for the de -annexation of ten acres of land which we received sometime ago, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego must be notified of the filing of the petition. Mr. Campbell said the City Clerk should send a certified copy,of the petition to the Board of Supervisors. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the City Clerk send a of the petition to the Board of Supervisors. Councilmen present voting aye. certified copy Carried, all COUNCILMAN CURRY asked what the City could do about the condition on 24th Street from Highland Avenue to National Avenue as there are no sidewalks or curbs on this street and it is dangerous for pedest,ians, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the first thing to do .n regard to this is to contact the Federal Government to see if they roan be sold" on the idea of sidewalks and curbe_in the housing area or. 24th Street. COUNCILMAN MATTIEWS made a motion, seconded by Adams, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary legal document to put on the ballot in April that a Councilman's pay shall be Sa50.00 per month, or that it shall be nothing. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 12/20 173 MAYOR FRITZ stated that he would like to know where we stand on "Bridgo", and what the feeling is of the City Council. He in said they have just ten days from today to fill/the precinct numbers, and tha Ordinance will be in effect apparently until an election is called. Myor Fritz stated that the City Council went on record not to issue any license the first of the year; and he wondered if the City Council feels that the City should issue the a license. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said he would like to know whether the Council is satisfied to allow this question to be settled by the vote of the people or settle it them- selves, and asked what is to keep the City from issuing any license the first of the year, COUNCILMAN CURRY asked if it is not possible for the City Council to regulate the hours of non -essential businesses. MAYOR FRITZ said suppose we instructed our Chief of Police not to issue R license the first of the year, and then it goes on the ballot? COUNCILMAN CURRY said,he had no objection to it going on the ballot, but he thought we should not issue them a license for the year, just until the election. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS said he was opposed to "Bridgo" from the time it first came in, and he thought if the Chief was instructed not to issue any license as of January 1, 1950, that would show the people we are not for it, COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked if they wrnted to go back into Superior Court. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the License Clerk be instructed to revoke their license if they are in arrears; and that the Chief of Police be instructed not to issue a license the first of,the year.. Carried,,by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: Alamo. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated he wished to know if it would not be possible to have the white lines on the streets painted more 12/20 174 often. He said thuea on 18th Street need repainting, ADMIN- ISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON said that he would instruct the Street' Superintendent to see that this is taken care of. RESOLUTION NO. 5115 was read, authorizing the contractor permission to dump materials from the Freeway on City lands. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN MATTHETVS made a motion, seconded by Adams, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary legal document to put on a straw ballot in April whether or not the Library, City Hall and Swimming Pool should be enlarged. Carried,,by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: Fritz. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: FIAISQ C ariONAL (,T17, C FORMA -44 DEP '1'Y 2TX CLERK 12/20