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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 04-06 CC MIN213 National City, California, April 6, 1948 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P. M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Adams. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 1948, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICALS present: Smith, Campbell, Dickson, Gautereaux, Rogers. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund Street Fund Park M & I Fund Light. Dist. #1 Capital Outlay Unapp. Tax Fund 1946 Sewer Fund War Mem. Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL $5,153.38 655.37 177.28 32.65 876.29 39.02 13.47 67.99 4 $l ' 2 , • 0 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. NAYS: None. RESOLUTION NO. 4640 was read, authorizing the following payments from the Capital Outlay nand: Fuller Motors, $43.68 for Police and Street; Otis Hardware Store, $27.81 for Community Bldg.; Hudson -Tucker, Inc., $154.67 for Com. Bldg.; Sweetwater Concrete Brick, $9.99 for Street Dept.; Home Lumber Co., $159.13 for Com. Bldg.; Wilson F. Clark & Co., $56.98, for Com. Bldg.; San Diego Hardware Co.; $4.44 for Com. Bldg.; Hazard -Gould Co., $7.04 for 214 Com. Bldg.; Nelson & Sloan, $412.55. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM E. L. BARTLETT was read, relative to the proposed zoning ordinance. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the communication be filed with the Zoning Map for the hearing. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. NOTICE OF HEARING before the Public Utilities Commission for the California Water & Telephone Co., relative to the request for increased rates, and set for April 14th at 10:00 A. M. in the City Hall was read. Administrative Officer Dickson suggested that Attorney Robinson or attorney Burke represent the City at the hearing. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that Mr. Robinson be requested to represent the City. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RALPH O'NEIL, Engineer who is designing the Las Vegas sewage treatment plant, was present and discussed plans for a plant for National City. Mr. O'Neil stated that the City's require- ments are exceedingly simple and the plant should be designed on simple lines. Mayor Fritz inquired as to the cost of a plant to take care of the City's needs. Mr. O'Neil stated that he could not determine the cost, as the price he would quote today would be entirely out of line six months hence, due to the fluctuation of construction costs. Mayor Fritz requested per- mission to appoint a committee to investigate the problem. Moored by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that Mayor Fritz be authorized to appoint a committee. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. The committee appointed by Mayor Fritz was: Councilman Fred Thatcher, City Engineer, C. B. Ireland, and Adm. Officer Dickson. 215 COMMUNICATION FROM TAMES H. RUSK, Dist. Supt. of the National School District, was read, stating the Governing Board of the District had recently acquired title to property located on East Eighth Street, and was desirous for the City to annex same. Communication was referred to the attorney for study. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the hearing be set for May 4, 1948, at 8:00 P. M. o'clock. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM U.S. NAVAL STATION, relative to the incineration conditions existing at the Station, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS stating that County taxes have bean cancelled on Lots 1-9 and 12-20, Block 2, 10 Acre Lot 8, * Section 154; and all of 10 Acre Lot 7, + Section 154, as requested by the City, was read and ordered filed. MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:00 P. M. o'clock and that all bids would be opened at this time. The following bids were opened on the National Avenue sidewalks and curbs: T. B. Penick & Sons, with prices on individual items; C. B. Saunders, unaccompanied by bond; V. R. Dennis, $27,432.33; Victor Tessitore, $35,162.97. The prices quoted included the removal of trees. The Engineer's estimate without trees was $30,190.70. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the bids be referred to the Engineer, in order to get a total price on all the bids. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. The following bids were opened for scrap steel on the City's tide- lands: Reliable Pipe & Supply House, $301.55; Sam R. Mosley, $327.00; M. E. Staffin, $304.00; H. H. Freeman, $65.50. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the bid of Sam R. Mosley 216 be accepted, and that the checks from the other bids be returned to the bidders. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. The following bid was opened for sale of the 1929 Ford Station Wagon formerly used as a City Pound Truck. A. D. Durham, $35,00. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the bid be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cordingly, New- berry, Thatcher, Frits. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND enclosing a report for the fiscal year July 1946-1947 and a refund of $1,656.47, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM 0. S. FONVILLE was read, requesting a lease on 300 foot frontage with 100 foot depth, of the City's tidelands. Administrative Officer Dickson suggested the same type of lease the City has been using for tidelands rentals. RESOLUTION NO. 4641 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to sign a lease agreement with 0. S. Fonville on a month to month basis for 300 foot frontage with 100 foot depth of tideland prop- erty, rate to be three cents per square foot per year. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MARGARET H. BURNS, 2237 Prospect Street, was read, requesting permission to remove seven eucalyptus trees in front of her property. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that he had investigated the request and the trees are located within a fifty foot frontage where the sidewalks are to be placed. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the request be 217 granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM H. PHILIP SCHEUERMAN was read, requesting the City to fill the parkway at 4th Street and Norton Avenue, as he is desirous of building a dwelling on his lot which at the present time has a deep hole on it. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the matter be referred to Administrative Officer Dickson and St. Supt. Finnerty to report on at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM S. A. MARTIN, 2132 Avocado Street, San Diego 9, was read, requesting a refund on his 1948 business license. The amount of $12.25 was recommended by Chief of Police Bates, License Collector, for refund. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the refund of $12.25 be made to Mr. Martin. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. APPLICATION FROM 0. W. SPENCER to move a building to Lot 338, Lincoln Acres Annex #2, was read. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the application be granted provided the building complies with the City Ordinances and the requirements of Bldg. Insp. Bird, and is completed with six months from this date. 'Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 4642 was read, accepting a deed for street pur- poses only from Mrs. Catherine Jansen on the following described property: beginning at the NE corner of W4, 20 Acre Lot 3, * Section 134; thence W along the N line of said 20 Acre Lot a distance of 80'; thence at right angles Southerly a distance of 218 0 30'; thence E, parallel to N line of said 20 Acre Lot a distance of 50'; thence S, parallel to the E line of WW of said 20 Acre Lot, a distance of 71'; thence at right angles E a distance of 30'; thence N along the E line of said WI of 20 Acre Lot 3 a distance of 101 feet to point of beginning. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carriedi all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4643 was read, that the City of National City pay their proportionate assessment on the Sidewalks and Curbs on National Avenue from 18th Street to the South City Limits on the following described property: Lots 13 to 20 inclusive, Block 19, City Plat, according to Map 348 on file in the Office of the County Recorder; also the following described U. S. Government: 22nd to 23rd Street: Westerly 155' of 10 Acre Lot 7, I Section 153, Rancho de la Nacion, according to Map 166 on file in the Recorder's Office of San Diego County, except streets; 23rd to 24th Street: Westerly 155' of 10 Acre Lot 8, * Section 153, except Streets, according to Map 166 on file in the County Recorder's Office; 26th to 27th Street: Westerly 155' of 10 Acre Lot 3, + Section 152, except streets, according to Map 166 on file in the County Recorder's Office; 27th to 28th Street: West- erly 155' of 10 Acre Lot 4, + Section 152, except Streets% accord,. ing to Map 166 on file in the County Recorder's Office; 28th to 29th Street: Westerly 155' of 10 Acre Lot 5, * Section 152, except Streets, according to Map 166 on file in the County Recorder's Office; 29th to 30th Street: Easterly 1151 of Lots 150 to 160 inclusive, Bahia Vista, according to Map No, 1815 on file in the Recorder's office of San Diego County, California. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried* all Councilmen present voting aye. 219 RESOLUTION N0. 4644 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to sign an agreement with the Federal Housing Authority, for the City to participate in the survey of the San Diego Metropolitan area on housing analysis. The fee not to exceed $800.00. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. SEMI-ANNUAL AUDIT from July 1 to December 31, 1947, by Harry Bonnell, City Auditor, was presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM HARRY E. BONNELL, Auditor, was read, stating that he is desirous of serving the City for the fiscal year 1948- 1949 for the same fee of $700.00. Councilman Newberry stated that an expression should be made by the City Clerk and Finance Chairman. Councilman Thatcher, Finance Chairman, stated that Mr. Bonnell had been a real service to the City. That he kept in touch with all new City legislation and methods in handling City money and passed this information on to us. City Clerk Rogers stated that the dealings with Mr. Bonnell have been very satis- factory. RESOLUTION N0. 4645 was read, retaining the services of Harry E. Bonnell and Associates at $700.00 for the fiscal year 1948- 1949. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Reso- lution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. -ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the City Engineer has prepared a notice calling for sealed bids and stating the wage scale for the construction of sewers, Mr. Dickson requested permission to advertise for bids,. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that Mr. Dickson advertise for bids and that they be 220 opened May 18, 1948, at 8:00 otclock P. M. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY, was read, requesting the passage of a resolution to authorize an adjustment of the Arizona -California water controversy by referring the dispute to the United States Supreme Court for settlement. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is desirous of the passage of this Resolution and wants copies of the Reso- lution sent to the Senators and Representatives., Administrative Officer Dickson recommended the passage of the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 4646 was read, requesting the Senate and House of Representatives to authorize an adjustment of the Arizona -Calif- ornia water controversy by referring the dispute to the United States Supreme Court for settlement. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4647 was read, authorizing the salary of Charles Martin Hill, Patrolman, to be increased to $245.00 per month, effective April 1, 1948, which is recommended by Chief Bates as Officer Hill has completed his second year of service. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,,all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4648 was read, authorizing the following salary increases: C. L. Quinlan to $231.00, effective March 16, 1948; Robert McGarrah to $200,0o, effective March 16, 1948, which are recommended by St. Sept Finnerty, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye 221 RESOLUTION NO. 4649 was read, authorizing the promotion of Richard Harrold to Fireman 3rd Class, salary $210.00 per month, effective April 1, 1948, as recommended by Fire Chief Bird. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, listing the eligibility list for the position of Custodian, Janitor and Maintenance of City Buildings, as follows: W. E. Whinery, Chas. A. Newmann, James V. Nash. 10 RESOLUTION NO. 4649iwas read, authorizing the probationary appoint- ment of Chas. A. Newmann to the position of Custodian, Janitor and Maintenance of City Buildings, salary $180.00 per month effective April 1, 1948, as recommended by Park Supt. Gautereaux. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ROGERS requested a Resolution authorizing the substitution of Mrs. Louise L. Boulette as Clerk on the Election Board in Consolidated Precinct C to fill the vacancy created by Miss Fern Boulette. RESOLUTION NO. 4650 was read, authorizing the appointment of Mrs. Louise L. Boulette, 543 Highland Avenue, to serve as Clerk on the Election Board of Consolidated Precinct "C" at Central School, to fill the vacancy created by Miss Fern Boulette, for the General Municipal Election April 13th. Mo•red by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolut.on be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION from Bernard J. Bazke, was read, requesting a waiver of easements on Lots 1-10, Block 43, City Plat. 222 RESOLUTION NO. 4651 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to execute necessary documents to release any easements theraon. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the Navy has granted the City a right-of-way to the City's 16.3 acres of tidelands, said street entrance is from 13th Street. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the State Guard, soon will investigate the offer of the City of 5 acres of its Park lands, for the Armory site in National City. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the League of Calif- ornia Cities is having a class in Los Angeles April 16th in regard to the Collier -Burns Highway Act reports that will have to be made by cities, and suggested that the Clerk, Engineer, and Administrative Officer attend the class of instruction. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the City Clerk, Engineer, and Administrative Officer attend the meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported on equipment needed for sewer construction and suggested that an air -motor be purchased. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that Mr. Dickson pur- chase the air -motor. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that a sewer easement has been obtained from A. F. Molina for $250.00 on 80 Acre Lot 1, 11. Section 128 which lies between R and T Avenues on 20th Street. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the easement be 223 purchased. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that if an irrigation district is formed in the South Say area, this area would receive an additional allocation of water, and the area outside the Cities of National City and Chula Vista would pay their proportionate share of the taxes. At the present they are using the water from our district, without paying for the additional expense. RESOLUTION NO. 4652 was read, authorizing the proper officials to sign the application of the proposed south bay irrigation district for membership in the San Diego County Water Authority, and the Metropolitan Water District. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that Colorado River water will flow into Sweetwater Dam May 1st, and that the joint water committee of National City and Chula Vista has requested the City to assist them in the expense of the celebration. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Cordingly, that the City participate and that the cost not to exceed $100.00. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CAMPRPJ,L reported that the claim of Barbara Lynne Waters for $9,500.00 had been settled by the Insurance Co. for $250.00. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that he has a communication from the Public Housing Administration stating that the in -lieu payments will be forthcoming. 224 ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented a statement for $5.00 to H. Brochmeier for a search and affidavit on the sewer easement condemnation proceedings against Albert Franklin. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the bill be paid,, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. MAYOR FRITZ reported that he had a con_ferenLe with Mr. Melville of the Public Housing Administration, that a plan was discussed whereby the F.P.H.A. would hold vacancies in other projects for 'occupants of the demountable units in Olivewood and that the Qlivewood demountable units would be sold as they become vacant, and thereby release the land for new, permanent residences. RESOLUTION NO. 4653 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to request the Public Housing Administration to consider a plan in which vacancies in other projects would be held for occupants of the demountable units as they become vacant, thus returning the property for development of permanent residences. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALI ATTEST: NIA