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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949 11-15 CC MIN131 National City, California, November 15, 1949 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen pres- ent: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: None. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 1, 1949, and the adjourned meeting of November 3, 19y; oe dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present votins aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Dickson, Finnerty, McClure, Campbell, Gautereaux. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund it 5;609.14 Street Fund 3,626.30 Park Fund 235.02 Lt. Diet. #1 Fund 32.65 Cap, Outlay Fund 6,777.95 Retirement Fund 1,043.77 Walk & Curb Fund 170.70 Co, Gas Tax Fund 25.76 Payroll Fund 12,861.90 TOTAL $30,383.19 Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn -for same. .Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5092 was read, authorizing the payment of 36,777.95 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Nelson & Sloan', 347.49, House Connections; W. F. Nelson Co., $6,208.28, House Connections; Stationers Corp., 1185,92, Treasurer; American Pipe & Construction Co., 3129.16. House Connections; 11/15 132 Brown -Bevis, Equipment Co., 33207.10, House Connections. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,,by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry. Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5093 was read, declaring the result of the Special Municipal Election held November 8, 1949, as follows: Shall the Charter prepared by the City - Council be adopted as the Charter for the City of National City? YES NO 114.3 4b58 Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. T. G. FORBES, JR., 216 "B" Avenue, was present, and stated that at the Southwest Corner of 2nd and "B" when it rains the water flows across from the East side to the West side and forms a pocket of water; and that it has been getting stead- ily worse for a period of five years. Mr. Forbes said that the Street Superintendent, City Engineer and Mr. Dickson all have seen the codition, COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked if it is the policy of the City to take care of things like that? ADMIN- ISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that was the reason he sug- gested that Mr. Forbes bring this before the Council so that a policy could be established. ADICNISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that it was estimated it would be between 340.00 and $6o.00 to do the work on this particular intersection. MR. FORBES presented a letter to be read. MAYOR FRITZ stated that there are other streets that have somewhat the same problem and suggested that a committee be appointed to work with the Engineer and Street Superintendent whereby we will establish 11/15 133 a policy regarding such matters. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that this matter be referred to the Street Superin- tendent to bring in a report, estimating how much it would coat for this and other streets. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FAULKNER, OAKES & FAULKNER, regarding City Audit, was read. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS regarding the freeway contract, was read. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA WATER & TELEPHONE COMPANY was read. A Reply Brief of Applicant California Water & Telephone Company was enclosed. Mayor Fritz ordered the Brief filed. PETITION FOR EXCLUSION OF LANDS FROM, THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, by Robert J. & Emma MoGettigan, was read. The petition requests that the necessary steps be taken to exclude from the City of National City the Southwest Quarter of Lot 65 of the Ex -Mission Lands. Mr. McOettigan was, present and stated that he cannot get water in National City, but he could get it from San Diego as there is a 6 inch main down 47th Street along the Westerly boundary of his property. Attorney Camp- bell stated that the Council should consider this matter from every angle before making any decision. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that this be referred to the Attorney and a committee be appointed to make a study. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNCIATION FROM H. B. TAYLOR, regarding the surfacing of 11/13 134 Cleveland Avenue, was read MAYOR FRITZ stated that Mr. Taylor has had explained tc r.tm she necessary steps for him to take to put up the money for oiling. Mayor Fritz.ordered the Communication filed COMMUNICATION FROM THOMAS H. COSBY, COMMITTEE MEMBER OF VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, was read. The letter stated that the Veterans of Foreign Wars of National City expect to sell Christmas trees on the vacant lote south of the Post'Office Building during the month of Deoec_a:, It is requested that the Council waive the City License feu for this project and authorize the Police Department to issue a license without fees. Attorney Campbell stated that under the Business License Ordinance the Council does not have the right to waive the fee. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that ADMINISTRA. TIVE OFFICER DICKSON communicate with Mr. Crosby and explain to him the reason why we are unable to comply with his request. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST OF J. R. TOWNSEND COMPANY, llth and National Avenue, to remove four trees on the llth Street side of their property, was read, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the trees are large Eucalyptus and would interfere with the installation of lights which J. R. Townsend Company wish to, install along the line of their property. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that permission be granted to remove the trees at their own expense. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PEITION OF ROBERT C. BELL, REQUESTING REZONING OF EIGHTEENTH STREET, was read. The petition contained 81 signatures. It is requested that Eighteenth Street be re -zoned so that it may be used for business purposes! Moved by Adams, seconded by 11/15 135 Matthews, that this petition be referred to the Planning Commission so that they can make the arrangements for the necessary hearings, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read. The following petition was read and discussed: 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 4 of the following described property: Lots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in Block 2 of Paradise Knolls. The Commission recommended that the variance for the setback be approved, but that the permit for the building of the duplex buildings be denied. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNCCATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION, regarding closing of a portion of 6th Street, was read, The letter stated that L. E. C. Smith, requested the closing of 10 feet on each side of 6th Street from "L" to "M" and the acceptance of an alley running North from 6th Street 220 feet and thence East to "M" Avenue. The Commission recommended the approval of Mr. Smith's requests. Moved by Curry. seconded by Matthews, that the Attorney draw up an Ordinance of Intention to close the portion of the street. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION,certifying eligibility list for Patrolman and Sergeant, was read, The Commission has certified from an eligibility list of eighteen 11/15 135 persona, the, following four names in the order of their respec- tive ratings, for the position of Police Patrolman, to fill vacancy in the, Police Department: Clifford.W. Reed, Jr., 195 Madrona Street, Chula Vista; James D. Davis, 506 A Guava Drive, Chula Vista; Richard J. Donovan, Jr., 1522* "C" Avenue, National City; Perry R. Nicholas, 949 Highland Avenue, National City. Also certification from an eligibility list, the following three names in the order of their respective ratings, for the position of Police Sergeant, to fill vacancy: ,Harry D. Smith, 319 "F" Avenue, National City; Walter E. Cagle, 2834 "K" Avenue, National City;.Delbert L. Cronk, 721 "J" Avenue, National City. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Civil Service Commission be requested to study and recommend to the City Council a policy that employment with the city be limited to residents of National City who are qualified. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CONCERNING THE STATUS OF VICTORIA ROONEY, was read. The report stated that: "Pursuant to the motion included in our minutes of January 10, 1949, which date was prior to the examination and establishment of the eligibility list from which Mrs. Rooney was certified, persons attaining permanent status as General Office Clerks are eligible for transfer between departments under Civil Service without change of status." RESOLUTION NO. 5094 was read, placing Victoria Rooney, Clerk in the Police Department, on a permanent basis effective October 16, 1949, in accordance with the Civil Service rulings. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 11/15 137 RESOLUTION NO. 5095 was read, authorizing Assessor Alston to make the following adjustment on the 1949-50 tax roll: Additions Nos. 14 to 17 inclusive in the amount of 13,290.00 and, Deductions Nos. 10 to 17 inclusive in the amount of 110,630.00. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 708 BY AMENDING SECTIONS. NOS. 5, 10, 13, 23► 32, 38, 48, AND BY ADDING SECTIONS NOS. 4.1, 20.1, 23.1, 23.2, 48.1, 39.1 AND 49.1 was presented for the 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. 7?3, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 708 BY AMENDING SECTIONS NOS. 5, 10, 13, 23, 32, 38, 48, AND BY ADDING SECTIONS NOS. 4.1, 20.1, 23.1, 23.2, 48.1, 39.1 and 49.1 was read. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5096 was read, authorizing the temporary employ- ment of Joe G. Lewis in the Sanitation Department, salary S199.00 per month, as recommended by Superintendent of Sanita- tion Mikkelson. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. AUDIT REPORT for the Fiscal Period 1948-1949 was presented. 11/15 136 Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. TELEGRAM FROM GOVERNOR EARL WARREN regarding rent decontrol was read. Mayor Fritz ordered the telegram filed. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON presented the SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE COLLECTION OF AND/OR PURCHASE OF GARBAGE IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. Mr. Dickson stated that if the specifications met with the approval of the Council he should like authority to advertise for bids. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the specifications be approved and that Administrative Officer Dickson be authorized to advertise for bids for the sale of garbage. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that there is quite a probelem of heating the City Hall and he would like authoriza- tion to get proposals from local plumbers for the installation of a central heating system. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that Administrative Officer Dickson's request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON s to arranger a demonstration 41i.he4Ifsillon people did not care tated that he had been unable of the motor graders, as requested. to send a grader down from Los .' Angeles and the Adams' of •not have this type of grader. MR. ROBBINS, representative,pf the Adams grader stated that the 550 model is nearly the same type of machine as the 610 model. MAYOR FRITZasked when delivery could be expected on the different machines, Mr. Dickson stated that there,le a Galion in Los Angeles, an Allis-Chalmers in San Diego and the Adams would be 11/15 13>) shipped direct from San Francisco and there was a Caterpillar grader in San Diego now. Councilman Adams thought the lowest bid should be accepted to which Councilmen Curry agreed. Mayor Fritz stated that there was a question in his mind if it would be best to accept the low bid on this piece of equipment as the Galion does not have any service and parts department in San Diego and if this piece of equipment breaks down we would have to wire to Los Angeles to get the parts. Councilman Curry stated that we should not have to get parts. Councilman Adams stated that the Galion has an International Motor so should cause no trouble. Street Superintendent Finnerty was asked which grader he would recommend and he stated that he was not familiar with all the different graders but that the Adams and Caterpillar are the most used in the County. ROLLY W. FOWLER, representative of the "Caterpillar" grader said he did not see why they could not have a demonstration of all the different graders and have an expert operator demonstrate each one. Councilman Matthews said he felt that since none of them knew too much about the different graders he thought we should have a demonstration as originally planned. Mr. Hansen, representative of the Galion said that in order to cover the cost of a demonstration it would be necessary to add from $200.00 to 1400.00 to the price of the Galion. Council- man Matthews stated that since all the graders on which bids were received meet the specifications, he believed we are obligated to accept the low bid. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, the contract be awarded to the lowest bidder. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5097 was read, authorizing Mayor Fritz to sign 11/15 140 an agreement with the County of San Diego for the rendering of public health services in National City through the Mass Chest X-Ray, for which National City will pay the sum of '+500.00. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance of intention to vacate and close a portion of a public street, was presented. 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. , AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, TO -WIT: "K" AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, 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, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTP,TIVE OFFICER DICKSON said that Park Superintendent Gautereaux is in need of a warehouse to be, constructed South of the Plunge and in back of the bieechers, size to be 28' x 36' and would post approximately $3,400.00, the building is to be used for storage of equipment. Mr. Gautereaux would like authorization to draw up plans and specifications so that bide could be advertised. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that Park Superintendent Gautereaux be authorized to draw up plans and specifications for a warehouse. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. 11/15 141 COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS made a motion, seconded by Adams, that plans and specification be drawn up for the building to house the equipment for the Street Department. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ stated that last Friday he was called by Rep. McKinnon to represent the City of National City regarding the disposing of Federal housing in National City. About one- half are temporary houses and the other half are demountable. The temporary houses are to be disposed of by the Start of 1951. The de -mountable houses are, on a more permanent basis and will be left in the City. However, Mayor Fritz stated that the people in the higher income bracket should be re- moved from the houses, The de -mountable houses are to be straightened up on the lots by the Federal Government. The us Government is to inform/months ahead when they are going to dispose of the houses. Councilman Adams stated that according to the law the temporary houses are to be removed by 1951, but National City cannot absorb 850 families from the present houses, and if the City is reduced by that number of families it would. hurt the business men. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that Mayor Fritz's recommendation on the Federal Housing be endorsed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ stated that two weeks ago we voted to put the Golf Course on the ballot and he wished to suggest that we not spend any more money on the well until after the vote on the golf Course. Councilman Adams stated that he believed the people could not vote intelligently until they know there is a supply of water. City Engineer McClure stated that the well 11/15 was' around 600 feet deep and considerable water has been reached end the water is very good, but to the amount there is would only be a guess on his part, L. E. C. SMITH stated that he would like to see them continue drilling the well to` find out if there is a supply of water, that it may prove very valuable, whether used for a golf course or some other activity. Councilman Matthews stated that he thought Mayor Fritz was a little pessimistic about putting over the golf course, and he thought a good selling job could sell the golf course, at least he felt it had a 50-50 chance, and it would be a pleasure to build the golf" course if the people favor it by vote. MAYOR FRITZ stated there is a petition in the City to put "Bridgo" on the ballot. Mayor Fritz said he would like to make his stand clear, that he does not favor "Bridgo", and he has given no one permission to use his name. E. H. ALSDORF was present and stated that he wished to con- gratulate Mayor Fritz for the positon he took on "Bridgo", And the Council for their vote on the contract for the grader. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that some time ago we discussed en- larging the swinming pool during the off season this year and would like to know if the plans and specifications are ready for bids. Councilmen Thatcher stated that he went over the plans with Mr. Gautereaux and that Hr. Gautereaux has the tentative plans but they will need some enlarging which could be done by the Engineer. Moved by Thatcher, seoonded by Adams, nut the plans for enlarging the swimming pool be referred to the City Engineer and Mr Gautereaux. Carried, all Councilmen p,•esent voting aye 11/15 1 i3 COUNCILMAN CURPY statzd that since the purchase of the thirty acres on Plain Aver:ce and 22th Street there has been a demand to, get some improvements in the way of recreation started on it, and he would like to see some sort of a master plan for future development started. Mayor Fritz suggested that a report be made on the City owned land between, Division and 4th Streets,, east of Palm Avenue. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that Mr. Gautereaux check into the possibility of making a master plan for recreation at 22nd &,Palm and Division on 4th Streets, east of Palm Avenue. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye, Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 11/15