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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949 05-03 CC MIN289 National City, California, May 3, 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: Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Adams. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 1949, and the adjourned meeting of April 28, 1949, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Dickson, Campbell, McClure, Bird, Gautereaux. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $105 Street Fund 2 Park M & I Fund Cap. Outlay Fund Unapp. Tax Fund TOTAL ,. .$108 '979.91 .488.75 24.06 75.00 226.81 .794.53 Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Matthews. Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 4954 was read, authorizing the payment of $75.00 from the Capital Outlay Fund to Huntley Industrial Minerals Inc., for the Street Department. Moved by Thatcher; seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. FRANK BRUNO was present and stated that he operates a house to house vegetable wagon, and that he was picked up by the 5/3 290 Police for not having a license. Mr. Bruno stated that he is a disabled veteran and understood that he could operate without a license. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher. that the matter be referred to the Attorney and Lisense Col- lector. Carried, ali',Couneilmen present voting aye. J. F. ALBERTSON,; '815 ,Adetsant Lane, was present and stated that he understood,it wits a misdemeanor for a person to do any of their own plumbing. Ns requested the Council to adopt an Ordinance which would permit a man to do his own plumbing. BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD was present and stated that there is no provision in the existing Ordinance which would permit anyone except a licensed plumber to operate in National City. The County and City of San Diego have an Ordinance allowing a home owner to do his own plumbing job in his own home providing he passes their examination, but Ordinance No. 750 provides that it must be a °licensed plumber". MR. ALBERTSON stated that a plumber can set any pride, and he has to pay exorbitant prices, and a great many people cannot afford this. INSPECTOR BIRD said that the County and City give an examin- ation which includes laying out the job. MR. BIRD stated that this was brought about by Mayor Knox on the low cost housing situation. MR. BIRD said the. County refuses to inspect any plumbing job in National City, unless the City Council passes an Ordinance to the effect that a home owner can do his own plumbing. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS aeked if it would entail more help if these people are oapable of doing the job themselves. INSPECTOR BIRD said it was not a matter of more help, but there is no way under the present, -existing Ordinance whereby a license can be issued out or his office except to a licensed 5/3 291 plumber. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that he felt that if a person was capable of doing the job he should be allowed to do so. PARKER HILTY, 1141 Palm Avenue was present, and stated that Sacramento was trying to do something for prop- erty owners in this same line. MAYOR FRITZ asked INSPECTOR BIRD if the Council passed such an Ordinance would the County give the examination to the man wanting to do the work; INSPECTOR BIRD said they would. Moved by Thatoher, seconded by Curry, that -the Attorney be instructed to draw up an Ord. finance allowing a home owner to do his own plumbing. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. HAROLD L. JENSEN was present, requesting that the Council consider a municipal pistol"range. He, stated that the Police Department is organizing a pistol club and they should have some suitable place to practice shooting in order to keep in training. Mr. Jensen stated, that it would bring a lot of people to the City, also additional revenue; also the Junior clubs will have a safe place to practice. MR. JENSEN intro- duced MR. ECHLE$, National Rifle Association representative, who had investigated the 30 acres of land at 22nd & Pain, also some land east of Harbison Avenue on 8th Street, which was very level and would Hake a good pistol range. MAYOR FRIT2 stated that he had discussed this with the Chief of Police Bates and the Police want to establish such a club themselves, and have a site picked out on the outskirts of the City. Mr. Eckles said that the true value of the pistol range is almost unbelievable for a town of this size. It will curb juvenile delinquency, by teaching the boys how to shoot rifles, and will bring revenue to the City. Mr. Mack who owns 5/3 292 the site off Harbison Avenue will be very glad to lease the land for Q60,00 a year on long tern lease, Mr. Eckles stated and if .1110,000.00 was put into the range it would pay for itself in five years. MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:00 P. M. and that Bids for Fire Equipment would be opened at this time. The following bide were opened; MACKSINTERNATIONAL MOTOR, TRUCK CORPORATION, Latest Model 95 Mack 1000-gallon Pumper 117,492.00 plus State Sales Tax, delivery 150 days from receipt of order;-AMERICAN LaFRANCE FOAMITE CORPORATION, One American La.France "Spartan" 12-Cy1.. 204 H,P.. 1000-Gal. Pump and Hose Car with 300-Gal. Water Tank 117,413.50, delivery about 175.oalendar days after execution of said contract; alternate bid, American LaPrance "Empire" 12-Cyl., 275 He P., 1000-Gal. Pump and Hose Car with, 300 Gal.,Booster Tank,320,913.50; SEAGRAVE CORPORATION, One Seagrave, Series 1000, Triple Combination Pumping Engines• 300 Gallon Tank Wagon and Hose Car in complete accordance with National City's specifications for the sum of ,G16,900.12,YpiUs sales tam. Delivery 120 days; THE GENERAL PACIFIC CORP., One General Model 100-GK triple combination pumping unit with bronze pump and equipment, to be powered,by six, cylinder Waukesha engine developing 240 H.P., 017,444.00, price does not include taxes. Delivery 120 days. Moved by Matthews,, seconded by Curry, that the bide be referred to FIRE CHIEF BIRD and ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON for Checking and recommendation. Carried, all Counoilmen present vottng-aye.. APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. was read as follows: Eugene G. Fiese, 213 Highland Avenue, off sale beer and wine. The application was approved by Chief of Police 5/3 293 Bates and Mayor Fritz oidered it filed. APPLICATIONS for retuitds on business licenses were read as follows: BETSY P. Mi1'TEER, P. 0. Box 84, Chula Vista, requested a refund of $2.50: ROSE =MPRICH, 2104 Granger Avenue, National City requested a refund of $5.00. The requests were approved by License Collector Bates. Moved by Matthews,, seconded by Thatcher, that the refunds be made. Carried, by the following vote to —wit: Ayes: Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM KENNETH L. BLANCHARD POST 255 AMERICAN LEGION was read, requesting the use of the Memorial Bowl on May 15, 1949, at 2:00 P. M. for °I Am An.American Day" Program, They wish the use of the platform,, piano, and the public address system. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM G. H. PARCHEN, JR., D. C. was read, request— ing the installation of one hour parking on Roosevelt Avenue between 8th & 9th Streets, on the West side. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the request be referred to the Traffic Committee for checking. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4955 was read, -accepting the following grant deeds for street purposes only; and authorizing City Clerk Alston to have same recorded: LOUTS AND HENRIETTA GUICHARD, E 30' N 170' E 120' SW* NW* of Quarter Section 107; LEWIS J. AND RACHEL E. GLADD, the Ely 30' of SWly * of NWly * of 5/3 294 Quarter Section 107. Beg. at the Nally corner of said SWly * of NW1y ,, thence, sly along the Ely line thereof 4004 the true point of beginning, thenoe running Wly along a line drawn parallel with the Nly line of said SW1y * of the NWly } and distant therefrom 400' Sly a distance of-179',•thence Sly parallel with said Ely line 90* thence Ely parallel with said Nly line 179' to a point on said Ely line thence Nly along said Ely line 90' to the point of beginning; PAUL LEONARD AND RUTH CHAMBERS, the most Ely 30' of the Sly 70' of the Ely 120' of the fly 400' of the 9W b of the NW* of Quarter Section 107; RAYMOND 0. AND ELIZABETH B. WRIGHT, the most Ely 30' of SWb of the SW* of 40 Acre Lot 2 of Quarter Section 132. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESIGNATION OF MARTHA L. SIMPKINS,,POLICE CLERK AND MATRON, effective May 16. 1949, was read. .The resignation was approved by Police Chief Bates. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES was read, recommending ,the appointment of Any E. Bice to fill the position of General Office Clerk with the Police Department, effective May'', 1949, starting salary 1168.00 per month. - RESOLUTION NO. 4956 was rea&,,authorizing the appointment of Any E. Bice as General Office Clerk in the Police Department,. effective'May 1, 1949, starting salary of $168.00 per month, as recommended by Chief of Police Bates. Moved. by Curry, seconded:by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 5/3 295 REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE was read, recommending the following; for the new street signs the City use the G-400, black letters on white background, manufactured by the Grote Company; that on all new installations of street lights, the 20 foot arm suspensions be used; and that a boulevard stop be placed, stopping East bound traffic on Earle Drive at Harbison. Moved by Matthews,, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MOVED HY CURRY, seconded by Thatcher, that the ordering of the new street signs be laid over until we get the full details as to the number needed; but that the recommendation of the Traffic Committee be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4957 was read, authorizing the 20 foot arm suspension on all new installation of street lights. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4958 was read, authorizing.the erection of a boulevard stop on Earle Drive at Harbison, stopping East bound traffic, Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER McCLURE, was read, requesting a release of three trunkline sewer easements which have not been used. These easements! numbers 46, 73, and 74 were granted by Mr. W. A. Taylor, Wayne H. and Nellie E. Martin and Elizabeth Sohlstrom, respectively. Mr. McClure requested 5/3 1 296 • that action be taken to cancel the easements since no future use is anticipated. RESOLUTION NO. 4959 was-reade`•authorizing the,eancelling of trunkline sewer easements Nos. 46, 73, and 74, granted by Mr. W. A. Taylor, Wayne H. and Nellie E. Martin and Elizabeth Sohlstrom, respectively. -Moved-by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM ENGINEER MoCLU E•iras read, recommending the pay- ment of bills in the amount of $101.111.70 on lateral sewer projects. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that no action is necessary as the bills are listed on the warrant register. THE REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read which was presented at the meeting of April 19, 1949, recommending that the following two petitions be granted: Petition No. 344 of H. A.:Bell for a special permit to build a Duplex on the Southeast- Corner of First Street and "B" Avenue; Petition No. 345 of A. E. Hawkins for a special permit to build a Duplex on property as described in petition; about 930 E. 16th Street. The report was accepted at the April 19th meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 4960 was read, authorizing a special permit to H. A. Balleto build a Duplex on the t4 of Ni of W} of E4 of 10 Acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 155; excepting -therefrom the E 50', the W 40', the N 40', and the S 45.741. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 5/3 297 RESOLUTION N0. 4961 was read, authorizing A. E. Hawkins a special permit to build a Duplex on property described as the S 1251 N 165' E 601 W 570.331 of Ni W of 20 Acre Lot 1 in Quarter Section 133; about 930 E. 16th Street. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. SURETY BOND of Judge Ira Harbison was presented, and approved by Attorney Campbell. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the bond be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION BY FLOYD E. PITTMAN to move a building was read. Present location a portion of Lot 1 in Sec. 134, to be moved to a different location on.the same property. Application was approved by Janes A. Bird,.Building Inspector. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the request be granted, provided the building conforms with the building code and is completed within six months from this date. Carried, by,the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that the City had received two checks from the State of C alifornia, one for 12.940.00 for Liquor Licenses and one in the amount of 021,302.15 for Motor Vehicle Licenses. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that she had received a Bulletin from the League of California Cities informing the Cities that there is a bill before the Assembly (No. 2799) which provides every householder with 01,000 exemption with assessed valuation under 31,000 on personal property. CITY CLERK ALSTON said 5/3 298 that it the bill passed, that it would mean loss of revenue to Cities and Counties, Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that CITY CLERK ALSTON send a letter to the State Assemblyman requesting him to oppose the Bill. Carried, all Councilman present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he had a request from Judge Harbison asking permission to employ Mary Louise Sides from May 23, 1949 to June 6, 1949, while his regular clerk is on vacation. Salary to be at the rate of $168.00 per month. RESOLUTION NO. 4962 was read, authorizing the appointment of Mary Louise Sides as temporary Clerk of the Court from May 23, 1949 to June 6, 1949, salary to be at the rate of 0168,00 per month. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he had a report from Park Superintendent Gautereaux and he is working on the specifications for the Golf Course, and he has an appointment with the designer next week; also the architect is engaged at the present tine on the plans of the proposed City Hall. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he received a communication from the San Diego Mill Supply Corporation asking permission to occupy 20,000 feet of land adjacent to the water. They have seaplanes purchased from war surplus which they wish to bring in and dismantle, to sell for salvage. They wish a short term lease. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON recommended that they be granted permission to lease this 5/3 299 property at three cents per square foot per annum and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the lease on behalf of the City; and requiring that the premises be cleaned and restored to the original condition when the lease is expired. RESOLUTION NO. 4963 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to enter into a contract with the San Diego Mill Supply Corporation to lease approximately 20,000 feet of tidelands. Rental to be three cents per square foot of annum. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON read a report on the proposed garbage and refuse colleotion, presented by the Committee. Moved by Matthews,,seconded by Curry, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON presented the Ordinance which regulates the collection, removal and disposal of garbage and rubbish. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the entire Ordinance be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that in the proposed Ordinance, Seotion 17 which reads: This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirty-first day after the date of its final passage and approval; should be changed to read: °This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the first day of July, 1949. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the ordinanoe be re -introduced; and that only the heading be read. Carried, by,the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. 5/3 300 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, :REGULATING THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH WITHIN SAID CITY, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried,,by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that when this Ordinance becomes effective the City will have to be prepared to take, over the collection and disposal of the garbage and rubbish. and suggested that a Superintendent be employed and that he be placed in charge of the City Garage. At present the Street Superintendent is in oharge of the Garage and his duties are now so numerous that it is impossible for him to adequately take charge of the Garage. Mr. Dickson recommended that Howard Mikkelson be appointed as Superintendent of Sanitation, and that he also be planed in charge of the garage. RESOLUTION NO. 4964 was read, authorizing the appointment of Howard Mikkelson as Superintendent of Sanitation, and also be in charge of the garage, effective June 1, 1949; starting salary )282.00 per month. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON requested he be authorized to advertise for bide on the equipment necessary for use in the garbage and rubbish collection. Moved by Thatcher, seconded 5/3 301 by Curry, that Mr. Dickson be authorized to advertise for the bids. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY.CAMPBELL presented the Ordinance which prohibits "Bridgo", "Bingo",after January 1, 1950. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, PROHIBITING CERTAIN GAMES OF CHANCE AND CERTAIN GAMES COMBINING CHANCE AND SKILL, INCLUDING "BRIDGO": "BINGO": "SKILL BALL": "TANGO": AND SIMILAR GAMES AND DEVICES. Moved by Matthews. seconded by Curry, that the. Ordinanoe be laid over for the second and final reading. Carried, by.the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be adjourned to May 6, 1949 at 10:00 A. M. Carried, all Council- men p4'esent voting aye. TEST: 7. CIT CLERK Q,,r� it8141r0RXL &OBNxA 5/3