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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949 09-20 CC MIN80 National City, California, September 20, 1949 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by. City Clerk Alston at 7:30 P.M. Councilmen present: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Councilmen absent: Fritz. Mrs. Alston announced that Mayor Fritz was out of town and that a chairman pro tem would have to be appointed for this meeting. 'Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that Councilman Matthews be appointed chairman pro tem. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting,of September-6, 1949. be dis- pensed with. Carried, all Counoilm'en present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Dickson, Campbell, Bates, McClure, Vansant, Gautereaua. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 3,834.44 Street Fund 510.25 Park M & I Fund 486.46 Capital Outlay Fund 7,822.75 Retirement Fund 1,807.27 Payroll 25.6;6.06 TOTAL $40,0 7.23 Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher. that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5052 was read, authorizing the payment of $7,822.75 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: American Pipe & Construction Co., $107.63; Materials for Lateral Sewer & House Connections; Daley Corp., $678.82, Street; National 9/20 81 Lumber Co., S506,40, Street and House Connections; Addresso graph-Multigraph, $4.34, City Treasurer; Grote Mfg, Co., Inc., $4,823,.42, Street; Dick Haas Motors, Inc., $1,702.14; Police. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. G. CHARLES WATSON, 1240 E. 24th Street, was present, and com- plained of the dust condition in front of his property and the remainder of "L" Avenue. Mr. Watson stated that prior to the installation of the sewer it was a black -top street and the topping has never been replaced, and he feels that he and other property owners on that street have put up with the dust, etc. long enough and would like to have something done about it. CITY ENGINEER MCCLURE stated that the Street Department is waiting to get all of the house connections in so the whole block can be resurfaced at one time, Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that this be referred to the City Engineer and the Supt. of Streets to see what can be done. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ARTHUR C. FILSON was present, representing the National City Exchange Club. Mr, Filson said the the Club wishes to sponsor a municipal gymnasium.so that the boys will have a place to go in the winter time, and if possible they would like to know the sentiment of the Council tn.thia regard. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the High School is building a gymnasium, also the Casa de Salud has facilities for playing basketball and the carrying on of hobbies. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS stated that the State Armory will soon be available for special use as it is to be dedicated on October 9th. MR. FILSON said the Club wanted a place where the boys could go to without any strings, and be properly supervised. MR, DICKSON stated that 9/20 82 perhaps the Exchange Club is not familiar with the fact that a Boys Club has been organized and ground leased to them, and as soon as funds are available a building will be erected, and that the Boys Club would appreciate any help given them. APDLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES for on sale beer, were as follows: Ringlett's, 1125 National Avenue; Old Town Dintm,RBom, 1636 McKinley Avenue. Applications were approved by Chief of Police Bates. Acting Mayor Matthews ordered the applications filed. NOTICE OF TEMPORARY REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR OF HEARING FOR GAS COMPANY RATES INCREASE, was read. The date of hearing had been set for September 14, 1949, and the City will be notified of the new date of the hearing. The Notice was ordered filed. PETITION REQUESTING REPAIR OF EAST 8th STREET, was read. The petition contained 15 signatures. The petition requested that East 8th Street, between Harbison and Palm Avenue be repaired. CITY ENGINEER MCCLURE stated that the street is now in the process of being repaired. Acting Mayor Matthews ordered the petition filed. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMi4ISSI0N, was read, recommending that the following petition be granted. Petition No. 355 of Henry Wilson for a permit to change set back requirement on Lot 9, Rancho Hills Unit No. 2, Quarter Section 106, from 20 feet to 5 feet to give room on the hilltop for the proposed house. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. A"LICATION for refund of business license by C. G. Potterer, 808 East 8th Street, National City, was read. The refund was 9/20 83 approved by L. W. Bates, License Collector, for $8.25. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM ROSS L. BOLINGER, 3652 Gundry Avenue. Long Beach, California. was read. Mr. Bolinger stated that he has some surplus landing boats in the Navy Yard in National City which he wishes to cut up for scrap and would like to lease some land along the Railroad near the Destroyer Base for this purpose. He will need approximately 20,000 square feet and would like to have it located about where West 18th Street would, cross the tracks and will need the space for approximately four months. Mr. Bolinger stated that the boats are all steel and will require no burning and will not create smoke or fire hazard. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he Was to torch with Mr. Bolinger and explained to him that it is neces- sary to poet a bond to protect the City from liability, that the charge would probably be three cents a square foot a year, which met with Mr. Bolinger's approval. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that a lease be drawn similar to the other leases we have, and that Mayor Fritz be authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5053 was read, authorizing an increase in salary to Gerald A. McKevitt and Anthony Soares, maintenance men in the Street Department, effective October 1, 1949, salary to be $210.0o per month, as recommended by FLOYD FINNERTY, STREET SUPERINTENDENT, Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, 9/20 84 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER MoCLURE, was read, requesting permission for the City Purchasing Agent to advertise for bide on the following items required for the resurfacing of High- land Avenue: Approximately 17 tons of Asphalt Emulsion - Penetration type, spread; approximately 21 tons of Fast Break- ing Emulsion - Mixing type, spread; approximately 4000 tons of Asphalt Plant Mix Material F.O.B. job. Asphalt Emulsion to comply with the provisions of Section 65 of the Standard Specifications of the California Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, adopted January 1949. Plant Mix Sur- facing to comply with Section 28 of said Standard Specifications, using 1",maximum aggregate, dense graded mixture, and mixing with SC4, SC5, or SC6 as designated by the Superintendent of Streets and conforming with the requirements of Section 64 of said Standard Specifications. Moved by Adams. seconded by Thatcher, that the specifications be approved and Purcha®ing Agent Dickson be authorized to advertise for bide. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5054 was read, authorizing Safeway Store, Inc., a special permit to construct a building fronting 75 feet on National Avenue and extending along 16th Street to a depth of 150 feet; that portion of the building which extends west of the closed alley will be on property not now zoned for business. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5055 was read, authorizing Joseph M. Alotta, a special permit to use building for grocery store, Italian Cafe and Upholstering Shop; located on the E 60' of W 90' of S 111' of N 226' of 30 Ac'e Lot 2, Quarter Section 9/20 85 130; East side of Palm Avenue, 400 block., Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSING OF PROPERTY AND COLLECTING OF TAXES was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Adams,,seoonded by Thatcher, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams. Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 767, was read, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSING OF PROPERTY AND COLLECTING OF TAXES BY THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO. Moved by Thatcher. seconded by Adams, that the Ordinanoe be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. ACTING MAYOR MATTHEWS announced that it was 8:00 P.M. o'clock and time for the hearing on the Graham Massage Parlor. There was no one present to represent the licensee. .Chief of Police Bates stated that on July 15, 1949, the Police, having enough evidence to warrant. entered the place of business and made two arrests, Miss Lila Terry, Manager, after.queeting and having evidence of lewd and dissolute conduct, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 30 days. Charlotte Perroglio entered a plea,of not guilty and asked for a Jury trial. September 8, 1949, was the date set for the trial and she Dame to court and pleaded guilty and was given 60 days, 30 days suspended sentence. Chief of Police stated that in view of the fact that these two operators performed lewd acts on men he recommended that their licenses be revoked. 9/20 86 RESOLUTION NO. 5056 was read, revoking Business License No. 531 issued January 24, 1949, to Louise Oraham,to operate:a massage and cabinet bath at 1212 Roosevelt Avenue, as recommended by Chief of Police Bates. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM PARK SUPERINTENDENT GAUTEREAUX was read. Mr. Gautereaux stated that he would like permission to take his vacation starting October 7, 1949, during,whioh time he expects to be out of town. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMMUNICATION FROM PARK SUPERINTENDENT GAUTEREAUX was read, asking the temporary appointment of William J. Crossley, 2324 "K" Avenue, to the Park and Recreation Department, to serve as a temporary Recreation Leader in the absence of James - Casey, or until such time an eligibility list has been estab- lished in this classification. Employment to start as of September 21, 1949, salary '$227.00 per month. RESOLUTION NO. 5057 was read, authorizing the temporary appointment of William J. Crossley to the Park and Recreation Department as a temporary Recreation Leader; effective September 21, 1949, salary $227.00 per month, as recommended by PARK SUPERINTENDENT GAUTEREAUX. Moved by Curry, seconded by That- cher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. CO!C41JNICATION FROM THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF NATIONAL CITY was read, in regard to the public drinking fountain which is to be Installed by the Exchange Club on the NE corner of 8th 9/20 87 Street and National Avenue. They requested permission of the City Council to run the waste line from said fountain into the storm drain at said corner, in order to abate any water nuisance and any risk of the back -log of any noxious odors. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that he conferred with Mr. Bird and the Health Department, and it was agreed that this is the proper procedure. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM WILLIAM D. KIRKE was read, relative to trash and garbage service, but they have no trash or,garbage. A report from Superintendent of Sanitation Mikkelson, was read. Mr. Mikkelson stated that he made a visit to the home of Mrs. Thorson, 2331 Van Ness Avenue, and to Mr. J. E. Brown, 2305 Van Nees Avenue, regarding the complaints made at the Council meeting of September 6, 1949. He found that Mrs. Thorson was burning trash and burying some trash, both in violation of Ordinace #/62; and upon explaining this to Mrs. Thorson she agreed to comply with the Ordinance in the future. Mr. Mikkelson was not able to find anyone at home on two visits that he made to J. E. Brown, but did find that they were using an open pit for burning with no attempt being made to segregate trash from garbage, or screen the burning. Mr. Mikkelson stated that Mr. Brown very definitely needs the service. Upon investigation of the letter from Wm. D. Kirke, 3008 E. 16th Street, disclosed that the statements in the letter were true. They are hauling their own trash and giving ga.:hage to neighbor's chickens and declare they will continue tl c?o so? and defy the City to do anything about it. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Mr. Kirke's letter be 9/20 88 referred back to the Sanitation Department, with recommendations that they comply with the Ordinance. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5058 was read, authorizing the appointment of J. G. Lewis to the Sanitation Department for a period of two months, effective September 16, 1949, salary $199.00 per month, as recommended,by SUPERINTENDENT OF SANITATION MIKKELSON. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION for refund of business license by H. H. Mikkelson, was read. Mr. Mikkelson stated that when the City set up a municipal trash and garbage service, refusing any private per- mits, it automatically revoked his business license, The re- fund was approved by L. W. Bates, License Collector for $37.50. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES was read, regarding the complaint from Louis B. Koplin, 1523 E. 14th Street with reference to the auto repair garage operating at 1533 E. 14th Street. The letter stated that Mr. Gunnette has been contacted and he states he has no intention of operating a public garage at the address. He also states that he has reoently done oon- eiderable work on the two cars he owns and possibly this has been construed as operating a public garage. Mr. Koplin, the complainant, was also contacted and he stated that he has no further complaint to make as apparently public work in this garage has been discontinued. The communication was ordered filed. 9/20 89 COMMUNICATION FROM GEORGE F. COSGROVE was read, relative to a condition existing in °Esky Club°. A letter from Chief of Police Bates with reference to the communication of Mr. Cos- grove was read. Chief Bates states that with regard to Esky's Club at 720 National Avenue, they find Mr. Escalante fully cooperates with the Police Department concerning any trouble arising at this bar. It is quite true that he has had con- siderable trouble due to the fact that his customers are mostly Navy personnel. Mr. Escalante has assured the,Police Department that he has changed bartenders recently and expects to police his establishment personally. Acting Mayor Matthews ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES regarding the com- plaint of Harold L. Jensen, was read. Chief Bates stated that Mr. Pratt has been contacted regarding papers blowing away from his place of business at 2nd and National Avenue onto other property. Mr. Pratt stated that it has been a custom in the past to clean the parking lot in the morning and he has changed this system and now cleans the lot at night after the business is closed, and this should alleviate the condition. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that the drains have been cleaned out by the Street Department. Communication was ordered filed. NOTICE OF COMPLETION of Lateral Sewer Contract No. 2 of Carroll & Foster was presented. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County Recorder. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. Curry, ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTYWATER AUTHORITY 9/20 90 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1949, was read. Report was ordered filed. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CITY CLERK, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, was presented. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, NOTICE OF COMPLETION of Lateral Sewer Contract #1 of Charles J. Dorfman was presented. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the work be accepted, and the City Clerk be author- ized to record,the Notice of Completion as of September 13,, 1949.: Carried,,by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. NOTICE OF FURTHER HEARING OF APPLICATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER & TELEPHONE COMPANY to increase rates for water service, was read. The hearing is set for Tuesday, September 27, 1949 at 10:00 A.M. in the Civic Center Building, San Diego, California. Attorney Campbell stated that Attorney Robinson would attend the bearing. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that acting on the recom- mendation of the City Auditor, he would like to recommend the authorization of a $100.00 change fund for the City Court and for the License Department. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the City Court and the, License Department be author- ized to have a 0100.00 change fund, and their receipts be turned over to the City Treasurer daily. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON made reference to the petition reppzesting street lights at 8th & Paradise Drive, 9th & Paradise 9/20 91 Drive, 12th & Paradise Drive. Mr. Dickson stated that he and City Engineer McClure made a investigation and found that a light at 12th & Paradise Drive would serve only about a half dozen houses, if that many, and felt that a light should not be installed at that location, but thought a light should be installed at the bottom where the two drives come together, approximately loth Street, and would recommend that installation. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the light be installed ae recommended by Mr. Dickson. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he would like to recommend that the Planning Commission consider amending the Zoning Ordinance with reference to the length of time in order to reduce same. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that this be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the fire insurance policy on the Community Building expires October 23, 1949; Flack & Bailey Insurance Company are the insurance brokers. The rate is $944.00 for three years. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adana. that this matter be referred to Mr. Dickson for recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the City had received a request from the National Guard to assist them in their official dedication of the Armory Ootober 9, 1949; and that National City contribute $50.00 to help defray expenses. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted and that $50.00 be given the National Guard. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, 9/20 92 Thatcher. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he had a request from the Police Department recommending that Mr. Dickson be authorized to advertise for bids for a 1950 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the re- quest be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. JOHN H. SONGERATHE, 620 E. 5th Street was present and inquired about the Radio Interference Ordinance. Kenneth Curtis was present and stated that he had several calls from the Police Department in the last two or three months regarding this matter and stated he has taken care of them on his own time. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Mr. Curtis and Mr. Dickson work out a plan for taking care of radio interference. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ADAMS made a motion, seconded by Curry, that the License Collector be instructed not to issue any 1950 business license until January 1, 1950. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: ACTING ffrfr0'F TIONAL CITY, CA FORMA 9/20