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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949 02-01 CC MIN179 National City, California, February 1, 1949 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz at 7:30 P. M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Adams, Curry, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Matthews. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 1949, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bates, Gautereaux, Campbell, McClure, Dickson, Rogers. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS present. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Street Fund Park M & I Fund Capital Outlay Fund Unapportioned Tax Fund Sidewalk & Curb Fund TOTALII $1,963.00 483.76 10a13 4,00 7222 8,193,23 r $19,2714) Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, 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. 4898 was read, authorizing $4.00 paid from the Capital Outlay Fund to the County Tax Collector, the initial pay- ment for the purchase of tax deeded 3asnd.-:Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM GOVERNOR WARREN'S SECRETARY was read, acknow- ledging the receipt of the City's Resolution, urging Governor 180 Warren to sign Assembly Bill Ro, 383. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER will DICKSON reported that the bill/be brought before the Governor on Thursday, MAYOR FRITZ ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM MAURICE HARRIS was read, commending the Fire and Police Department on their efficiency and capability in extinguis- hing the National Hotel Fire. The communication was ordered filed. COUNCILMAN ADAMS suggested that flowers be sent to Fireman Robert Bates. Attprney Campbell ruled that it wasn't legal but a reso- lution of appreciation could be adopted. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON suggested that a resolution be sent to the Chula Vista and San Diego Fire Departments, expressing appreciation for their assistance in the recent fire. RESOLUTION NO. 4899 was read, expressing appreciation to the Chula Vista and San Diego Fire Departments for their cooperation and assistance in the recent fire. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY was read, re- questing a conference on the proposed library building. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed as the obligation had been fulfilled. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, which certified the following men for the position of Patrolman in the Police Department: Bob L. Roberts, John W. Bates, Hubert L. Canada Jr. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 181 RESOLUTION NO. 4900 was read, authorizing the appointment of Bob L. Roberts to the position of Probationary Patrolman in the Police Department, effective February 2, 1949, salary $215.00 per month. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE LLOYD W. BATES was read, re- questing authorization for Patrolman Walter E. Cagle to attend the Regional Basic Training School for Peace Officers at Pleasanton, California, from February 7th to March 5th. The expense will be approximately $100.00 plus transportation. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes; Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO ASSEMBLYMAN CRAMER was read, requesting that Section No. 533 of the Vehicle Code be amended. Chula Vista suggested that the City of National City send a similiar Resolution to Assemblyman Cramer. RESOLUTION NO. 4901 was read, urging the California State Legis- lature to amend Section 533 of the Vehicle Code to require drivers of motor vehicles in a residential district to stop before passing any school bus which has stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging school children. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM B. C. MARSHALL, Administrator of the Paradise Valley Sanitarium, was read, requesting a street light at nth Street and Arcadia. Administrative Officer Dickson reported there are street lights at 6th and 8th Streets on Arcadia but it is still 182 quite dark at 7th on account of the large trees. Mr. Dickson further stated that many of the employees of the Sanitarium travel this street at night in regard to their work. Mayor Fritz suggested that the City wait until the 600 candle power lights are installed at 6th and 8th Streets, and it may alleviate the condition. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the con- dition be referred to Administrative Officer Dickson. all Councilmen present voting aye. Carried, COMMUNICATION FROM THE UNION TITLE INSURANCE & TRUST CO. was read, offering to dedicate to the City for public use a 30 foot strip of the southeasterly quarter of I Section 130, thereby making a 60 foot street. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the offer be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION to move a building to Lots 21-22, Block 172, City Plat, was made by Emil Anderson. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the application be approved, provided the building meets the requirements outlined by Building Insp. Bird, and is completed within six months from this date. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM PARKER P. HILTY was read, in regard to survey monuments that have disappeared from his property. Mayor Fritz inquired whether they are private survey stakes. Mr. Hilty did not know. Engineer McClure stated that monuments will be reestab- lished on the sewer lines. Attorney Campbell suggested that the matter be referred to the Engineer. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that Engineer McClure check into the matter. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 183 RAYMOND KENNEY, 3403 McCandless Blvd,, San Diego, was present and stated that the monument is gone and he wanted to establish his property line.. RESOLUTION NO, 4902 was read, authorizing the temporary appoint- ment of George Ellis, Fireman second class, effective February 3, 1949, salary $249,50 per month, to the Fire Department as recommended by Fire Chief Bird, Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES was read, stating that he made an error in the amount of pay raise requested for Patrol- man M. R. Hunter and J. F. Liesman, and that the correct amount is $249.50 per month for each patrolman. RESOLUTION NO. 4903 was read, rescinding Resolution No. 4884 and authorizing the following advancements: Milton R. Hunter, Patrol- man, salary to be increased to $249.50 per month, effective Jan- uary 16th; John F. Liesman, Patrolman, salary to be increased to $249.50 per month, effective February 4th. The advancements were recommended by Chief of Police Bates. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM ENGINEER MCCLURE was read, on the probable growth of National City and suggested a charge of $170.00 be added to the present connection fees which he believes will insure the return to the City of all the morn expended on the construction of sewer laterals, Ccun:ilman Adams suggested an installment basis for the property owz?rs. Administrative Officer Dickson questioned the surety for the City with this type of payment. Mayor Fritz 181+ suggested a three year payment plan and Councilman Curry thought it should be a five year plan. Councilman Matthews and Thatcher thought the City should know what can be done if a payment plan is adopted, and the payments are not made• MR. HILTY was present and stated that he belived the people would have no difficulty in paying for the connections. Councilman Matthews suggested that the City discuss the matter with the local banks to ascertain what could be offered to the property owners. Mayor Fritz sugges- ted that the sewer charge be adopted. Moved by Matthews that the matter be laid over until the next meeting, Mayor Fritz again suggested that the $170.00 sewer charge plus the connection fee be adopted. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the matter be laid over until the next meeting. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM WAYNE W. SMITH was read, stating that under the direction of the City Engineer, he would be willing to supervise the laying out, surveying, and inspection of construct- ion of the three sewer jobs now pending for the sum of $4,000.00 for personal services plus $320.00 for automobile expenses, provided that the City authorizes the employment of competent surveyors, chairmen, rodmen, inspectors, and draftsmen of adequate number to perform the work required and furnish the necessary equipment, stakes and other materials. MAYOR FRITZ stated that under these terms the City would pay Mr. Smith more money than the City Engineer. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS stated that he thought the fee was very reasonable. MAYOR FRITZ asked Mr. Smith, if the job was completed in four months, would the fee be reduced, to which Mr. Smith said "no". COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS asked Mr. Smith if he would work on a monthly basis and he replied "no". 185 RESOLUTION N0. 4904 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to enter into an agreement with Wayne W. Smith to supervise the laying out, surveying, and inspection of construction of the three sewer jobs now pending for the sum of $4,000.00 for personal services plus $320.00 for automobile expense. Said work to be done under the direction and supervision of the City Engineer. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4905 was read, authorizing the temporary appoint- ment of Victoria Rooney, Clerk, subject to the Civil Service regulations. Said appointment to be effective February 1st at a salary of $168.00 per month. The appointment was recommended by City Clerk Frank W. Rogers. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CLAIM BY FIELDS LIQUOR STORES, INC. was read, requesting a refund for the 1948 liquor license tax. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the communication be filed. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. CITY CLERK ROGERS presented the Ordinance relating to disasters for the second and final reading. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the follows ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 756 was read, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RELATING TO DISASTERS. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote Ito -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. 186 CITY CLERK ROGERS presented the Ordinance regulating the use of devices which interferes with radio broadcasting, for the second and 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 N0. 757 was read, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF DEVICES AND/OR APPARATUS WHICH INTERFERES WITH RADIO BROADCASTING RECEPTION IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the City's portion on the traffic signal at 18th Street and National Avenue will be $7,200.00 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON requested authorization to purchase a 10 ton capacity tilt bed trailer, in the amount of $2,980.00 from the Truck & Trailer Equipment Co. for the Street Department. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the trailer be purchased. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. REQUEST OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON to attend the City Manager's conference at Santa Cruz, February 17-21, was submitted to the Council. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted and the City assume the expense. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None 187 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON requested authorization for Judge Ira. F. Harbison to take the Procedure Course instruction at the University of Southern'California, from February 14th to 18th, the City to assume the expense, Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported some hardship cases due to the fire. The Knights of Pythias have rented the Community Building but it isn't available for two weeks and Mr. Dickson recommended that they be allowed to use the Court Room for the next two Monday nights. Moved by Thatcher/ seconded by Curry, that the recommendation be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the Beryl Hood Dance Studio has made application to utilize the facilities of the Community Building for temporary quarters, due to the fire, but the existing rental schedule is prohibitive for that type of occupancy and recommended that a flat rate, as they want to use the building five days a week, or about 14 hours per week. Beryl Hood was present and stated that she paid the Knights of Pythias $35.00 per month, Mayor Fritz suggested a day rate. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that Beryl Hood pay $2.50 per day for use of the Community Building for temporary quarters. Carried/ all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported there is a problem of securing the balance of the 18 sewer easements and requested author— ization to make arrangements with Leroy Harkey to obtain them 188 evenings at $2.00 per hour. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher; that the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported on the fire equipment and asked the Council to consider advertising for bids for the pur- chase of a new truck which will cost approximately $16,000.00. Mr. Dickson stated that the 1931 truck went out of commission dur- ing the recent fire and it was over -hauled about a year ago and the other truck is a 1925 model. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that Mr. Dickson be authorized to advertise for bids on a new fire truck. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN CURRY suggested the installation of a public telephone at 18th Street and Highland Avenue in case of a fire. Council- man Matthews reported that he had contacted the telephone company and he is negotiating for such an installation, as a business establishment has to assume the responsibility of the telephone. COUNCILMAN CURRY inquired who determined the classification of a fire, Mayor Fritz informed him it is the responsibility of the Fire Chief. Councilman Curry felt there was some delay. Council- man Adams reported there was some delay in turning in the alarm, Mayor Fritz stated that the City Fire Department was at the fire immediately after they received the alarm. Councilman Curry felt there was delay in the classification. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS inquired when the Fire Underwriters will make their inspection. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that it will be sometime within the next few weeks. 189 MR. HILTY was present and suggested that a sub fire station be built at 18th Street and Highland Avenue now that the City is to purchase another fire truck. Mr, Hilty also stated that the buildings at 18th Street and "J" Avenue are fire traps. ENGINEER McCLURE was present and requested authorization to hire survey crews, one draftsman, three inspectors, as needed. Mayor Fritz recommended authorization to hire survey crews, draftsmen and inspectors, upon the execution of the sewer contracts. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the recommendation of Mayor Fritz be accepted. Carried, by the following vote toawit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: (�ITY CLERK 7 MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CI FORNIA