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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949 10-18 CC MIN106 National City, California, October 18, 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 Curry, seconded by Adams, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 4, 1949, and the ad- journed meeting of October 11, 1949, be dispensed with. Car- ried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Dickson, Campbell, McClure. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: Genera? Fund $58,076.01 Street Fund 811.12 Park M & I Fund 382.44 Lt. Dist. #1 Fund 32.65 Capital Outlay Fund 6,592.53 Retirement Fund 974.53 Co. Gas Tax Fund 8,644.98 TOTAL $75,514.26 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. 5072 was read, authorizing the payment of $6,592.53 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Crook Co., 12,909.30, Supplies for Sewer; Mission Dipe & Supply, $2,288.67, House Connections; National Lumber Co., $1,17, House Connections; Snap-On Tools Corp., $77,25, Supplies, Garage; Addressograph- Multigraph Co., $1.79,'City Treasurer; Brown -Bevis Equipment Coe, 11163.16, House Connections; Butler's Feed Mill, $566.50, 10/18 107 equipment, Park; Byrd Cabinet & Lumber Co., S248.11, City Treas- urer; California Stamp Co., $7.83, City Treasurer; Frederick Poet Co., $292.52, Engineer; Hartwell's Top Shop, $36.23, Police. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried.by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. APtLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE for off sale beer and wine by James E. Stevens, Jr., 234 Highland Avenue, was read. Application was approved by Chief of Police Bates. Mayor Fritz ordered the application filed. PETITION REQUESTING STREET WORK in the 1300 Block on "0" Avenue and the 1500 Block on 14th Street, was read. The petition contained 14 signatures, It requested that the City re -grade and re -oil or asphalt the above mentioned streets as they were before the sewer line was installed. Engineer McClure stated that this work is included in the City's program for repairing of Streets. Mayor Fritz order the petition filed. RESOLUTION NO. 5073 was read, accepting the following grant deed for street purposes only; and authorizing City Clerk Alston to have same recorded: ROBERT P0WELSON AND DOROTHY E. POWELSON, N 301 of Si of Si of W* of E of 80 Acre Lot 2 Quarter Section 130; also S 301 of Ni of Si of W4 of Ef of 80 Acre Lot 2 Quarter Section 130. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5074 was read, approving the advancement of Oeo-ge H. Ellis to Fireman first class, effective October 1, 1949; salary $268.00 per month, as recommended by Fire Chief 10/18 108 Bird. Moved by Matthews,,seoonded by Adams, that the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Amy Bice as Clerk in the Police Department, was read. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the resignation be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES was read, requesting a transfer of employment for Viotoria Rooney from the City Clerk's office to the Police Department to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Any Bice; effective date of the transfer to be October 16, 1949 and rate of pay to remain at her present salary. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he would like a ruling from the Civil Service Commission as to whether or not Mrs. Rooney can be transferred from one.department to another and retain her present permanent status, or whether her status would be that of a new appointee on probation. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that this be referred to the Civil Ser- vice Commission for a ruling. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5075 was read, authorizing the temporary employ- ment of Victoria,Rooney to the Police Department, effective October 16, 1949, at a salary of $168.00 per month. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ENGINEER McCLURE was read, stating that the lien period since the filing of the Notice of Completion of Lateral,Sewer,Contract No. 2, by Carroll & Foster, expires 10/18 109 October 28, 1949. The balance on their contract,is $23,848.68 and is due at the completion of said lien period, and it is recommended that they be paid the above amount. City Clerk Alston stated that no action is necessary as the amount listed on the warrant register. COMMUNICATION FROM ENGINEER McCLURE was read, stating the lien period since the filing of the Notice of Completion of Lateral Sewer Contract No. 1 by Charles J. Dorfman, expired October 14, 1949. The balance of his contract is $27,853.06 and is due at the completion of said lein period; it is recom- mended that the above amount be paid. City Clerk Alston stated that no action is necessary as the amount is listed on the warrant register. COMMUNICATION FROM ENGINEER McCLURE was read, recommending the payment of ,$126.00 to Henry W. Algert for surveying on Lateral Sewer in October. City Clerk Alston stated that no action was necessary as this amount is listed on the warrant register. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending that the following petition be granted. Petition No. 358 of Mike Fincher and Henrietta Fincher for a permit to operate a "Fix -it Shop" in existing garage on Lot 254 of Lincoln Acres Annex No. 2, except the Easterly 66 feet and except Westerly 157 feet; 2612 E. 18th Street. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER McCLURE was read. The letter states that a letter from F. L. Gault, dated September 28, 1949, regarding the operation of a boarding house at 833 E. 18th 10/18 110 Street, National City, was read and discussed at the last Plan- ning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council grant Mr. Gault a temporary permit to continue the operation of his rooming house while the matter is being given further study. Attorney Campbell stated that there were several ways possible for the operation of the boarding house; have Mr. Gault apply for a zone variance (R-4 zone); hold the matter up until the Zoning Ordinance could be amended; or produce evidenoe that they have operated there prior to 1932. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the matter be referred back to Engineer McClure and the Plan- ning Commission for further study and take whatever action is necessary. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION advising of the expiration of term of Milton P. Moeser was read. Mr. Moeser's term as a Commission member expired October 1, 1949, but under the Civil Service Ordinance No. 712, Mr. Moeser will serve until he or his successor has been appointed and qualified. Mayor Fritz requested that this matter be held over until the next regular meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 5076 was read, authorizing Robert and Emma Mc Gettigan a special permit to build a building 50 x 40, for general store business only, on Southwest Quarter of Lot 65, frontage of.664.47 feet on 47th Street. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5077 was read, authorizing John W. Bright a epecial permit to operate and maintain a repair shop, commonly known as a "Fix -it Shop"; shop located on Lots 33, 34 and 35 10/18 111 in Block 3 of Home Crest "A"; 1904 Grove Street; permit granted for a period of one year. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry. that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON PRESENTED THE ORDINANCE prohibiting "bridgo" for the second reading. Attorney Campbell asked that this be held up until the next regular meeting as he heard a rumor of a possible referendum of this Ordinance. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the second reading of the"bridgo" ordinance be held over until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM JAMES A. BIRD, FIRE MARSHAL, was read, recom- mending the following changes and new installations of fire hydrants: install 6 in., 4 in. by 2* in. fire hydrant at the Northeast corner of 8th Street and "D" Avenue; install same type hydrant at 8th Street and "G" Avenue; install 6 in. by 2* in. by 2* in. type fire hydrants at following locations: North- east corner of 18th Street and "D" Avenue, 30th Street and "D" Avenue, 18th Street and Wilson Avenue, 18th Street and Orange Avenue,'20th Street and Lanoitan Avenue, 4th Street and Harbison Avenue, 2nd Street at Harbison Avenue, 16th Street and Harding Avenue. Change existing hydrants as follows: 28th Street and Highland to 6 in., 4 in. by 23 in.; change 2nd Street and High- land Avenue to 6 in., 2* in. by 23 in.; move existing hydrant from 22nd and Harbor Drive to 22nd Street and Wilson; move from NeW. corner of 18th Street and Harding Avenue to N.E. corner, from existing 4 in. main to new 8 in. main; move hydrant from 24t'r_ Street at Harbor Drive to a point east on north side of 24tn Street. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the 10/18 112 installations be authorized. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adair, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5078 was read, authorizing the transfer of $1,007.84 from the Street Improvement Fund to the Gasoline Tax Fund. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Reso- lution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he had received some oomplainte from the residents at 3rd and Highland Avenue in regard to the parking on the east side of Highland Avenue at 3rd Street. This being a dead end street the cars make turns here and,it has created quite a traffic condition. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that this be referred to the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the Street Depart- ment is in need of a patrol grader; they have one patrol grader and one tractor towed patrol; and he would like authority to advertise for bids for this piece of equipment. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the Administrative Officer Dickeon.be authorized to advertise for bids for a patrol grader. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRIT2 announced that it was 8:00 P.M. o'clock and the time for opening of bids on Comprehensive Liability Insurance. The bids were read as follows: Guy & Guy, for a three year policy with the Great American Indemnity Company of New York, $6,124.36; Pacific Insurance Agency, per year 34,232.45; Truck Insurance Exchange• 1st year $1,829.49, 2nd year$1,729.49, 3rd 10/18 113 $1.729.49, or a total of $5,288.47 for three years but not a complete coverage; Verner,E. Hawkins. $11.051.85 for three years. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the bids be referred to Administrative Officer Dickson and Attorney Campbell for study and recommendation. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5079 was read, authorizing the inauguration of the five, year budget plan for insurance on the Community Building, the annex and their contents, in the amount of $51,100.00 on the buildings and $6,900.00 on the furnishings. with a 90 percent average clause; said policy to be furnished by V. E. Hawkins from the Royal Insurance Company, Ltd. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams. that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the hearing for gas and electrio rates had been temporarily removed from the calendar, but he has been informed that there will be a hearing on an increase in gas rates only, and he will be kept posted as to the date. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the Attorneys of Chula Vista. Coronado and himself had a meeting regarding the appropriation of $500.00 to the Chest Mobile and they could find no way to legally appropriate the money etcept through our monthly payment to the County Health Department for "health purposes". RESOLUTION NO. 5080 was read, authorizing Mayor Fritz to execute an amended contract with the County Health Department to in- crease the payment $500.00 for "health". Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 10/18 114 ORDINANCE NO. 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 THE OITY OF NATIONAL CITY. CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF BURNING RUBBISH AND DEBRIS. 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, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 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 THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 762 BY AMENDING SECTIONS 1 AND 3 AND ADDING SECTION 2.1 TO SAID ORDINANCE. 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, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 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 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 706 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 59 AND 60 OF SAID ORDINANCE. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the 10/18 u5 second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented an ordinance regulating Massage Parlors, for the first reading, The Ordinance was read in full. Moved by Adams, seoonded 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, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. DAVID MORGAN, 303 Laurel Avenue, was present, and asked whether -or not chicken farming is legal in an R-1 Zone. He said he spoke to Mr. Christman of the Planning Commission and that they could not arrive at a definite decision. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that this be referred to Attorney Campbell for checking. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CURRY asked what progress is being made on the in- stallation of the traffic signal at 18th & National Avenue. City Engineer McClure stated that the State has started the installation. COUNCILMAN ADAMS brought up the question of the City dump and wished to know when it will be discontinued. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that there will be no more "dumping" in the City after January 1, 1950. Moved by Adams, seconded.by Thatcher, that the meeting be ad- journed until October 20, 1949 at 2:00 P.M. o'clock. Carried, all Councilmen present vo•gng aye. CITY CLERK 10/18