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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949 07-19 CC MIN10 S i National City, California, July 19, 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 Adams, that the. reading of the minutes of the, regular meeting of July 5, 1949, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Vansant, McClure, Gautereaux, Finnerty. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 4,852.76 Street Fund 692.29 Park M & I Fund 469.99 Unapp. Tax Fund 20.72 Capital Outlay Fund 4,346.38 Plan. Com. Fund 20.24 TOTAL. 610,402,$ Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams. Curry, Thatcher. Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5007 was read, authorizing the payment of $4,346.38 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Utility Trailer Sales Company $45.00. Sanitation; A. 0. Reed & Company, $5.19, Street; Dick Haas Motors, Inc., $2,117.50, Sanitation; Addressograph,Multigraph Corp., $1,708.79, Treasurer; Pioneer Truck Company, $38.00, Street; Labor. $231.90. Street. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher. that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry. 7/19 11 Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. JAMES COLVIN was present, as a representative from the Executive Board of the Boys Club of National City. Mr. Colvin stated that in regard to the property offered for the Boys Club by Mr. Greenberg, they find difficulty on a lease running for 23 years. They would be going to a great deal of expense improving the property and would be forced to move off after 23 years. Mr. Colvin said they would like to have the City, lease them property that would be suitable for this purpose, and there is some property between 14th and 16th Streets they would like, however the location does not make any great difference as long as they can put a permanent type building on it and know that they will not have to move. MAYOR FRITZ asked how large a piece of property they needed and MR. COLVIN stated about 1001 by 1301 would be sufficient. COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked if it would be satisfactory if we agree on the policy and express our willingness to offer the land and'then the actual selection of the land could be made later. MR. COLVIN said they would be pleased to get an opinion, from the City Council. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Council signify their willingness to enter into an agreement as proposed by the, Boys Club provided we can agree on a particu- lar site. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF LIGHTING COMMITTEE was read, regarding the complaint of Mr. Sinkule, 1137 E. 3rd Street, on the street light in front of his house. A door-to-door investigation of the homes served by this light was made and it was found that one person other than Mr. Sinkule was opposed to the light. The Planning 7/19 12 • Commission agreed that the light should be left where it is presently located. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the report be accepted and the recommendation carried out. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, stating that the Commission recommends that trees, Shrubbery, etc. in the sidewalk area be made to conform with Ordinance No. 750, Section 18, Paragraph "8"y applying to private property, 1. es no trees, shrubbery, etc., located in the sidewalk area of a corner lot closer to the intersection than the required front yard depth for the district in which located, shall be higher than three (3) feet above the official property line grade. The Commission also recommended the approval for acceptance of Tentative Map of Roselawn No. 2 Subdivision. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY was presented. Mayor Fritz ordered the report filed. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that we had been presented with a Quiet Title Suit on the W4 of ¶4 of Lots 384, 385, 386 and 387 of Lincoln Acres Annex No. 2; also the $ of Lots 16 to 20 inclusive, in Block 4 of the Subdivision of 10 Acre Lot 4 in Quarter Section 152. Mrs. Alston stated that the City has no interest in the last piece of property, but we do have an interest in the Lincoln Acres Lots, and recommended that the suit be referred to Attorney Campbell. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that, the Quiet Title Suit be referred to Attorney Campbell, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 7/19 13 REPORT FROM ENGINEER McCLURE was read, recommending the payment of 4320.00 to the La Mesa Engineering Service, for work on the sewer project in June. City Clerk Alston stated that no action was necessary as the bill is listed on the warrant register. RESOLUTION NO. 5008 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz on behalf of the City to sign an amendment to Lateral Sewer Contract #1 with Charles J. Dorfman for a sewer to be built on 9th Street from a point near the easterly line of the May K. Marshall Tract to "K" Avenue; said work requiring 330 feet of 6 inch sewer at 53.65, a total of 31,204.50; and one manhole at $170.00; or a total of $1,374.50, as recommended by City Engineer McClure. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following - vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Thatcher Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5009 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz on behalf of the City to sign an amendment to Lateral Sewer Contract #1 with Charles J. Dorfman; changing work as follows: The proposed sewer planned to cross Block 2 of D, E. Lozier's Subd. of the 16- of 10 Acre Lot 10, Quarter Section 154 be abandoned and the following work substituted: Revise the grade of, the sewer planned on "F" Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets, increasing the depth at 15th and "F" Avenue from 7 feet to 9 feet and increasing depth at 14th and "F" from 6 feet to 18 feet; construct 240 feet of additional 6 inch sewer from 14th and "F" to a point on "F" 50 feet south of 13th Street at depth ranging from 8 to 20 feet and an adds. tional 325 feet of 6 inch sewer along an easement parallel to and 50 feet south of 13th Street west to an intersection with 7/19 14 the trunk line sewer in "E" Avenue at depth of 6 to 7 feet; also a 6 inch sewer 115 feet long running east along 14th St. from "E" Avenue at depth of 6 feet. The total length of the work added is 680 feet and 2 manholes. The work deleted is 336 feet and 1 manhole. The net increase in work is 344 feet of 6 inch sewer and 1 manhole. The average depth of the new work is 9i feet instead of 53. feet and the maximum depth of the new work is 20 feet instead of 8 feet. The revised work to be at the regular contract unit price, plus $620.00 for the increase in depth. The total extra involved would be 344 feet 6 inch, sewer at S3.65 equalling $1,255.60 plus 1 man- hole at S170.00, plus $620.00 equalling $2,045,60. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,,by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:00 P.M. o'clock and a hearing would be held relative to the closing of a portion of "M" Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Street. ATTORNEY EDWIN CAMPBELL was present, representing a number of protestants who own property in the block bounded between 23rd and 24th Streets and "L° and "N". Mr. Campbell stated that Mr. Marchand's, Mrs. Oswell's, Mr. Kettenhofen's and Mrs. Bartlett's property would be involved; particularly Mr. Marchand's and Mrs. Oswell's houses; to close "M" Avenue would prevent them forever from getting out, as there is no public street whatsoever that would border on their property. MAYOR FRITZ asked Mr. Campbell how they would get out if "M" Avenue is left open. Mr. Campbell said he did not know, but that he could see no publie interest. no public necessity and no public benefit in closing "M" Avenue. 7/19 13 COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked if the Planning Commission held a hearing or whether any protests came into the offioe on the closing of "M" Avenue. Engineer McClure said he took this up with the Planning Commission and that they had no protests for or against it, and the Planning Commission went on record as suggesting "M" Avenue be closed. Mayor Fritz asked how many people are using "M" Avenue at the present time. Mr. Campbell said none as there is no existing Street. Councilman Curry asked how many houses there were on "M" Avenue north of 23rd Street. Mr. McClure stated that there were none. "M" Avenue exists in name only. F. J. MORRIS was present and stated that he just bought a lot east of what was 22nd Street running back to "M" Avenue and he is interested to see that an outlet is provided at the end of the lot. Mrs. Morris was present and stated she was interested in knowing if there was a deeded road so that they could get out of their property; and Mayor Fritz asked Mr. Peabody if that was a private road and Mr. Peabody stated that was correct. Mrs. Morris said if 22nd Street was deeded for street it would help them and they would not care about "M" Avenue. Councilman Adams stated it appears if it has been used by the public it would be a public easement. F. J. Marchand, 1303 E. 24th Street, said that if "M" Avenue remains open he will provide a street for those people who will be blocked. Councilman Thatcher stated that there is considerable property north of 22nd Street that could be developed and he would like to see this referred back to the Planning Commission. Councilman Curry asked if there was a possibility of buying 60 feet from 23rd to 22nd Street to give them an outlet, Mr. Bowers, owner of the new Subdivision stated that 22nd and 23rd 7/19 16 Streets are not Streets; there is a four foot fence running from "L" to "M" Avenue and he could not see why it would hinder to close "M". City Clerk Alston read a communication from Nellie Vandertuuk which stated that she approved the proposed closing of "M" Avenue; also a communication from City Engineer McClure which stated that the Planning Commission' recommended the closing of "M" Avenue. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that this be referred back to the Planning Commission for their meeting of July 26, 1949. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:90 P.M. and the City Council would sit as a Board of Equalization. COMMUNICATION FROM TOMAS W. BAKER, requesting an extension of leave, for 15 days, was read. Request was approved by L. W. Bates, without pay. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM U.S. ARMY ENGINEERS regarding application of the Harbor Department to dredge, was read. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. ARMY COMMUNICATION FROM U.S./ ENGINEERS regarding the application of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp. to dredge, was read. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION from Mrs. Bertha Fitch, 2151 Highland Avenue, was read. Mrs. Fitch stated that sometime ago someone ran into one of her two trees at the curb of her property, leaving the one remaining tree very much out of place; and asked that 7/19 17 permission be granted her to remove the tree. She stated that she would like to put up a nice big sign at the curb where the tree is standing. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that Mrs. Fitch be given permission to remove the tree providing the parkway is paved; but that the sign cannot be put up at the curb. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM G. CHARLES WATSON, CHAIRMAN LIBRARY BOARD, was read, requesting the reappointment of Dr. A. Watson Brown to the Library Board. Mr. Watson stated that it has been the tradition for many years that members of the Library Board are reappointed until death or resignation has removed them froth service. Councilman Adams said he saw no objection to Dr. Brown and believed he has been doing a good job; however he stated that he did not approve the policy that the Boards and Commissions should not be Changed and should involve more people. RESOLUTION NO. 5010 was read, authorizing the reappointment of Dr. A. Watson Brown to the Library Board for a term of three years, effective July 1, 1949. Moved by Curry,, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO-CALIFORNIA CLUB was read, requesting the City of National City to appropriate $1,000.00 for com- munity advertising through the San Diego -California Club for this year. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry,.that this com- munication be filed for future study. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 7/19 18 APPLICATIONS FOR BEVERAGE LICENSES were read as follows: Angela C. & Esperanza Reyee,1712 McKinley Avenue; Joseph Amer and John T. Rasnid, 213 Highland Avenue. Both were for "off sale beer & wine" and were approved by Chief of Police Bates. Mayor Fritz ordered the applications filed, COMMUNICATION FROM STONE & YOUNGBERG was read, regarding their services as consultants in revenue bond financing legislation. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT was read. The letter stated that the activities for social work in the Casa de Salud has been abandoned. The Health Department still maintains a Maternal and Child Health Conference in this ' building, and requested that the city furnish utilities such as light, water, heat and janitor service. Mayor Fritz stated that he was under the impression that we did not furnish janitor service, and he did not know that. the Community Chest no longer operated there. Mr. Gautereaux, Park Supt., stated that the Community Chest has been abandoned but there are sufficient funds still remaining so that the Casa Board is still able to retain two part time recreational workers and one part time woman for the rest of the summer season. Mrs. Melendez comes once a week for four hours and takes care of the janitor service. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that this be referred to Administrative Officer Dickson, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 5011 was read, accepting the Kiwanis Clubhouse, located in the City Park from the National City Kiwanis Club, the building and furnishings to become sole property of the 7/19 19 City of National City, the Building to be used by the City for the purpose of Youth Activities. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye, COUNCILMAN ADAMS made a motion, seconded by Curry. that City Clerk Alston write a letter to the National City Kiwanis Club thanking them for the clubhouse. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. CLAIM FROM LAURA F. SELLERS for refund on unsecured personal property tax collected on her 1947 liquor license was presented. The amount of tax was $23.52. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry. that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. NOTICE OF COMPLETION of 1946 Trunk Line Sewer work of Walter H. Barber was presented. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County Recorder. Carried,, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Thatcher, Fritz, Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM B. J. GAUTEREAUX, PARK SUPERINTENDENT, was read, Mr. Gautereaux stated that he would like permission t0 purchase a.,#1 combination Wichita Compost grinder with elevator and screen, in the amount of $555.00, for the Park Department. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that Park Superintendent Gautereaux be authorized to purchase the Wichita Compost grinder. Carried,, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Thatcher: Fritz, Nays: None. Adams. Curry, RESCLU ION NC. 5012 was read, authorizing the appointment of 7/19 20 I George, Ellis, to the position of Fireman 2nd Class. effective July 1, 1949,,salary $249.50 per month, as,recommended-by JAMES A. BIRD, FIRE CHIEF. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5013 was read, authorizing an increase in salary to Harry Hall, Electrical Inspector, effective July 1, 1949, salary to be 7278.00 per month, as recommended by JAMES A. BIRD, BUILDING INSPECTOR. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5014 was read, authorizing the appointment of Ida Mae Holgate, as a permanent clerk, subject to 6 months probation as provided by the Civil Service regulations. effective July 19, 1949, salary $+168.00 per month, as recom- mended by C. W. VANSANT, CITY TREASURER. Moved by Thatcher. seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SI•TEETVATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT was read, asking permission to continue to use their approved in- cinerators for the disposal of waste papers. J. R. HARVEY was present and stated that at the last meeting the Attorney was instructed to draw up an Ordinance regulating the burning of refuse. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that the Attorney had not as yet drawn at this Ordinance. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Sweetwater Union High School District be given.a tem'orary hermit to handle this in the usual manner. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 7/19 21 p COMMUNICATION FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON was read. Mr. Dickson requested heebe granted two weeks sick leave in addition to his vacation, returning to duty August 8, 1949. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that the City had received a check in the amount of n8,644.98 from the County of San Diego as their portion for repairs to a portion of 8th Street. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the check be accepted., Carried,,by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. NOTICE OF HEARING OF CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF CORONADO, was read. A public, hearing will be held, in the High School Auditorium, Coronado, California, Tuesday, August 23, 1949 at 8:00 P.M. on the petition of the Coronado Apartment and Hotel Association to decontrol rental housing in the City of Coronado. Mayor Fritz order the communication filed. REQUEST OF L. w. BATES, CHIEF OF POLICE, was read, requesting authorization to purchase two 4-door Sedansto replace two 1948 Plymouth Sedans. He stated that he would like to proceed with ' the purchase of these two automobiles immediatly in order to save a complete overhaul on the cars to be turned in. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Purchasing Agent Dickson be authorized to advertise for bids for two 4-door sedans, turning in the two 1948 Plymouth Sedans. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5015 was read, authorizing the promotion of James A Hargis from helper in the Sanitation Department to 7/19 22 driver, effective July 11, 1949, salary $210.00 per month; also authorizing the following men for the position of helper in. the Sanitation Department: M. T. Shearod, effective July,7, 1949; James C. Davis, effective July 9, 1949; N. S. Biggs, effective July 9, 1949; salary $199.00 per month, as reCom- mended by SUPERINTENDENT.OF SANITATION MIKKELSON. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM RUSSELL R. SH0TWELL for a 15 day leave of absence, was presented. Mr. Shotwell requested that he be granted leave beginning September 21, 1949 and ending October 5, 1949., Street Superintendent Finnerty approved same. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that Mr. Shotwell be granted 15 days leave of absence without pay. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. C. S. HERZER, 421 "E" Avenue, was present and inquired about the amending of the Plt Mug Ordinance. Mayor Fritz stated that it was to be brought before the Council at this time. CITY CLERIC ALSTON presented for the first reading an amendment to the Plumbing Ordinance whereby the property owner can install soil pipe. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried? by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays; None. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented an amendment of the Plumbing Ordinance for the first reading, whereby the property owner may plum his own hone, under certain provisions. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be laid over 7/19 23 I I for the second and final reading., Carried,, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. - RESOLUTION NO. 5016 was read, accepting the minimum wage scale and labor classification for the. drilling and construction of a water well. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: Curry. Absent: Matthews. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DRILLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER WELL were read. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that City Clerk Alston be authorized to advertise for bids for the drilling and construction of the. well. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: Curry. COMMUNICATION FROM FLOYD FINNERTY, STREET SUPERINTENDENT and J. P. McCLURE, CITY ENGINEER, was read. The letter stated that there are about 95 house connections to be made on Highland Avenue to serve existing houses or businesses. Thirty of these connections can be served by double connections, that is, two adjacent properties can be served by one 4 inch house connection. That would mean that 80 connections would be made to the sewer in the center of the street, involving removal and replacing concrete strips in the street paving and sidewalks in addition to the regular work of excavation, pipe laying and backfilling. The present City forces are fully occupied in :fling emergency connections to residences /hose cesspools are bad and it would be impossible to complete the installation of connections on Highland Avenue with City forces in time to resurface the street before the rainy season. It is recommended 7/ ly 24 that private contractors be employed to install the house con- nections, and authorization be granted to negotiate with con- tractors for a firm price for making these connections. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that Supt. of Street Finnerty, and City Engineer McClure be authorized to negotiate with contractors for installing the house connections on Highland Avenue. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. LEROY HARKEY was present and stated that L. F. and Lovita I. Jenkins granted two easements, signed in July of 1946, for the construction of a sewer. In the easement no mention was made of some seven trees where the sewer was supposed to be placed. Friday afternoon, July 15, 1949, the contractor called about the trees and Mrs. Jenkins also called about them. The City Attorney said to make some arrangements with the owners for the removal of the trees. Mr. Harkey stated that Mrs. Jenkins was contacted and was asked just how much she thought the trees were worth, and she said S175.00, as they were fruit trees 6 to 9 feet tall, and three to four years old, and bearing fruit. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins signed an agree- ment to accept as compensation for the destruction of the seven trees, one free connection to the sewer to serve their house located at 934 E.9th Street. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the agreement be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that the light at 24th Street and "A" Avenue has been out for a considerable time and that it has been reported at least twice, and as far as he knows it is still out. He also stated he would like to know what progress 7/19 25 or plans had been Wade for the new Library and City Hall. Mayor Fritz asked City Clerk Alston to check on the matter. COUNCILMAN CURRY asked if we have completed the plans for the completion of the swimming pool. Park Superintendent Gautereaux said they had reached the point now where the hydraulic engineer could proceed. Mr. Curry also asked how far they have gone with the installation of the new lights; Mayor Fritz said he was not able to say, CITY CLERK ALSTON suggested that the Council set the Tax Rate at the second meeting in August. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: CITY C RK 7/19