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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 08-17 CC MIN35 t National City, California, August 17, 1948 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by City Clerk Rogers at 7:30 P. M. Councilmen present: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Councilmen absent: Fritz. Mr. Rogers 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 Adams, that Councilman Matthews be appointed chairman pro tem. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 1948, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Smith, Dickson, Gautereaux, Finnerty, Rogers. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 9,227.61 Street Fund 2,363.27 Park M & I Fund 462.21 Light. Dist. #1 111.01 Cap. Outlay Fund 1,380.56 Unappp. Tax Fund 95.24 1946 Sewer Fund 3,611.84 Plan Com. Fund 5.98 Payroll 8,657,28 TOTAL, $25,915.70 Moved by Curry, 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. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 4761 was read, authorizing the payment of $1,380.56 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: National Lumber Co?, $551.01 for the Community Building; Carlson -Simpson, $133.39, Park; American Typewriter Co., $171.61, Tax Collector; Nelson+Smith, $156.83, Police; H. L. Benbough, Ltd., $279.57, Purchasing Agent; 36 California Fire Protection, $88,15, Fire Derartment. -Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM STEPHEN B. ROBINSON, attorney, in regard to the Interim Order rates of the California Water & Telephone Co. was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CALIFORNIA WATER & TELEPHONE CO. was read, recommending the forming of the South Bay Irrigation District. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that he had a conference with Mr. Poulter and suggested that the two incorporated areas be excluded from the District since their inclusion would serve no purpose. Mr. Dickson suggested that the communication be filed. COMMUNICATION FROM THEfSAN DIEGO ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO. enclosing an application to the Public Utilities Commission to reduce student fares, was read and ordered filed. Attorney Campbell reported that the hearing will be held August 25th. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CALIFORNIA WATER & TELEPHONE CO. was read, enclosing two checks for June and July in the amounts of $3,615.75 and $3,617.13 as per Agency Agreement. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON explained the existing agreement to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 4762 was read, creating a Water Fund to take care of monies received from the Agency Agreement, which are to be used to reduce water taxes. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 'Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that the checks from the California Water & Telephone Co. be accepted and deposited in the Water Fund. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 37 ' REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending that the following petitions be granted: John L. Diehl to remodel a building at the rear of Lot 23, Hills of Paradise; that the deeds for streets be accepted from Monrad E. and Anita A. Olsen --Sylvester D. Loucks; that Highland Avenue be widened. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4763 was read, authorizing a zone variance to John L._ Diehl to remodel a building at the rear of Lot 23, Hills of Paradise, 80 Acre Lot 1, * Section 129. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4764 was read, accepting grant deeds for street purposes as follows: Monrad E. and Anita A. Olsen deeding the W1y 30' of S+ of Nt of E} of Wf, 40 Acre Lot 2, 4 Section 132; Sylvester D. Loucks deeding the Ely 30' of Nly 3/4 of W} of W4 and the W1y 30' of Nly 4 of Ej of W4, 40 Acre Lot 2, 4-Section 132, and author- izing the City Clerk to record same Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION AND COMMUNICATION FROM THE HIGHLAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENT ASS'N were read, requesting the widening of Highland Avenue. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that the widening would in- volve the moving of utilities and drainage. He also pointed out that the Council had previously made arrangements for the installation of sewer laterals, and suggested that the request be referred to Engineer Ireland to make a report on the cost. Attorney Campbell stated that the first step would be for the Engineer to make a report on the cost. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the petition 38 be accepted and that the Engineer prepare a report on the cost of the project, and that the Attorney work with the Engineer in making the report. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4765 was read, accepting the grant deed from Rolland and Susan A. Oliver on the following described property: That portion of El of 40 Acre Lot 2, i Section 134: beginning at in- tersection of Ely line of i Section 134, with Nly line of Sweet- water Road as the same existed on, thence Nly 18° 55' West along said Ely line of $ Section 134 a distance of 6o feet; thence Sly 80° 04' West parallel to said Sweetwater Road, a distance of 40'; thence Sly 18° 55' East a distance of 60 feet to Nly line of said road; thence N 80° 04' East along Nly line of said road, 40 feet to a point of beginning. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted and authorizing the City Clerk to record same. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD was read regarding the use of John's Manville Sewer Pipe in National City, and suggested that the approval of the County Health Department be obtained before any action is taken allowing the use of same. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the matter be referred to the County Health Department. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM GEORGE H. ELLIS, Fireman 2nd Class, was read, tendering his resignation, and requesting to be placed on the Civil Service eligibility list. The resignation was approved by Fire Chief Bird, effective August 1st. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the resignation be accepted and the name be placed on the Civil Service list. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 39 RESOLUTION NO. 4766 was read, authorizing the appointment of Arthur Lemke to the position of probationary fireman, effective August 15, 1948, salary $215.00 per month. The appointment was ,approved by Fire Chief Bird. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BIRD was read, recommending that a two way standard fire hydrant be installed on the northeast corner of the intersection at 4th Street and Laurel Avenue. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the hydrant be installed. Carried, by the following vote towwit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. 4767 RESOLUTION NO./was read requesting the California Water & Telephone Co. to paint all fire hydrants with approved yellow lacquer as soon as possible, at the water company's expense. The project was recommended by Fire Chief Bird. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, requesting the Council to prepare lists of proposed public works and meet with the Commission August 24th at 7:30 P. M. to discuss the pro- posed improvements. Councilman Adams stated that several things could be taken up with theCommission at this meeting. Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that the list be prepared and the Council attend the meeting with the Commission. Acting Mayor Matthews requested Administrative Officer Dickson to attend the meeting. REPORT OF ENGINEER was read, in regard to the drainage problem at 40 4th Street and Norton Avenue, as requested by Phil Scheuerman. The Engineer stated that he believed the City would be justified in constructing a 24 foot extension of 10" or 12" pipe to the present culvert. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the report be accepted and the City construct the 24 foot extension. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 476 8 was read, authorizing the advancement of R. R. Shotwell, Maintenance Man; and Morgan Cordeau, Maintenance Man; to $209.00 per month, effective August 15, 194.8, having satisfactorily completed their first year of employment and having been recommended by St.-Supt. Finnerty. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Adams, Curry, REPORT FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON and STREET SUPERINTENDENT the ton FINNERTY was read, relative to the bids on/3 to 4/Tandem Roller which recommended the purchase of the Buffalo Springfield Roller. WM. HANSEN, representative of the Brown -Bevis Equip. Co. was present and protested the recommendation. CARL A.RESS, representative of the Shaw Sales Co. was present and protested the recommendation. STREET SUPERINTENDENT FINNERTY was present and reported that he contacted local contractors and all recommended the Buffalo Springfield Roller. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he tried to be absolutely fair on the recommendation as this choice was made after contacting the local contractors. RALPH BRONSON, representative of the Crook Company was present and outlined the advantages of the Buffalo Springfield Roller. RESOLUTION N0. 4769 was read, accepting the bid of the Crook Company for the purchase of one Model KT-7 3-4 ton Buffalo 41 Springfield Tandem Roller in the amount of $3,295.00 f.o.b. City Yard. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION to purchase tax deeded property was made by Roger T. Lindholm in the amount of $94.35 on Lot A, Waterts Sub., 20 Acre Lot 2, * Section 131, Nat'l Ro. City Clerk Rogers stated that this figure is the amount of delinquent taxes and after discussion recommended the minimum opening bid of $150.00 plus costs. RESOLUTION NO. 4770 was read, setting the opening bid of $150.00 plus costs on Lot A, Waterts Sub., 20 Acre Lot 2, + Section 131, Nat'l Ro. for public auction tax sale. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4771 was read, accepting a deed of dedication from the National School District for street purposes on the following described property: That parcel of land lying within the following described boundary line: Commencing at the South- westerly corner of Quarter Section 107, Rancho de la Nacion according to Map No. 166 on file in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, Calif- ornia thence Northerly along the Westerly line of said Quarter Section 107, 30 feet to the point of beginning; thence Easterly along a line parallel to and 30 feet Northerly from the Southerly line of said Quarter Section 107, 58 feet• thence N 19° W 16 fest; thence N 70 46 3/41 E ;4 feet; thence N 19 W 52.47 feet; thence N 8o 46 3/41 E 160 feet; thence S 720 13*t E 67.61 feet more or less to a line parallel to and 30 feet North- erly from the Southerly line of said Quarter Section 107; thence Easterly along said line parallel to and 30 feet Northerly from the Southerly line of said Quarter Section 107, 33.23 feet; thence N 72° 13+t W 98.82 feet; thence S 80° 46 3/4t W 241.30 feet more or less to the Westerly line of said Quarter Section 107; thence Southerly along the Westerly line of said Quarter Section 107, 20.31 feet; thence N 80° 46 3/4! E 32.49 feet; thence S 19° E 59.53 feet mere or less to a line parallel to and 46 feet North- erly from the Southerly line of said Quarter Section 107; thence Westerly along said line 32 feet more or 42 less to the Westerly line of said Quarter Section 107; thence Southerly along said Westerly line 16 feet to the point of beginning. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION to move a building on Lots 21-22, Block 148, City Plat, was made by S. D. Jones. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the application be granted provided the building complies with the building code and is completed within six months from this date. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. Ayes: SURETY BOND OF LLOYD W. BATES, Chief of Police, was presented and approved by Attorney Campbell. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the bond be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM GEORGE RONIS, 504 K Avenue, was read, requesting the City to remove five palm trees from his parkway. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be referred to Park Supt. Gautereaux to check and report at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM E. K. SIMPSONj 2314 Hopkins, was read, request- ing a refund in the amount of $2.50 on his business license. Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL CITY LIONS CLUB was read, re- questing a refund of $300.00 as the Municipal Pool was closed and that portion of their donation of salary for the swimming in- structor remains unused. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that 43 the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. PETITION signed by 25 residents was read, requesting that a street light be installed at llth Street and A Avenue. Administrative Officer Dickson reported there is a request with the Utility. Co. to install a light at 12th Street and A Avenue, and when all the street lights are changed to 600 candlepower, it is possible the condition will be taken care of, and suggested that the re- quest be laid over until the light is installed. Councilman Curry suggested that the Planning Commission make recommendations on light planning. Councilman Adams favored the recommendation. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that a light survey was made two years ago. Acting Mayor Matthews requested Mr. Dickson to be present at the Planning Commission meeting with Council August 24th and bring the light report. Councilman Curry requested that Gordon Kimball, representative of the San Diego Gas & Light Co. also be present. COMMUNICATION FROM D. W. FERRALL CO., real estate broker, was read, stating that he has a client interested in leasing approximately 8o,000 feet of tidelands, including a portion of spur track. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Administrative Officer Dickson be empowered to negotiate a lease. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES was read, recommending changes in traffic regulations as follows: Change speed limit on 18th Street from Rachael to Grove Street from 55 mile zone to 25 mile zone, and post the necessary signs for same; that 18th Street be designated a through highway and all streets entering same be posted and made boulevard stops, except Highland, National and 14. Bay Boulevard; that the intersection of 18th Street and Lanoitan Avenue be posted as a school crossing; that 8th Street be desig- nated as a through Highway and all streets entering same be posted and made boule'trd stops, except Highland, National and Bay Boulevard; install bouirard ctops for east and west bound traffic on 4th Street at Roosevelt Avenue; make the speed limit within the National City Park 15 miles per hour and post all entrances to the Park to this effect; post school signs on West 29th Street for the temporary school; post school signs on "D" Avenue at 12th Street for the new school; post school signs at East 4th Street in the 2700 Block for the San Diego Union Academy; post two hour parking signs on 8th Street as follows: south side of 8th Street "A" Avenue to "C" Avenue, and "F" Avenue to Highland; north side of 8th Street "A" Avenue to "B" Avenue, and "G" Avenue to Highland. COUNCILMAN CURRY recommended that the recommendations be referred to the Traffic Committee. COUNCILMAN ADAMS recommended that the Park and School signs be posted immediately, and the other recommendations be referred to the Traffic Commission, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON suggested that the paving be painted with school signs. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the Park and School signs be erected immediately, also the paving painted at the time the signs are installed, and the balance of the recommendations be referred to the Traffic Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF':POLICB BATES was read, which recommended the following: that the center portion of the intersection of 24th Street and L Avenue and Olivewood Drive be closed by the construction of an island, At the west point of this island place a sign pointing to Olivewood to read, SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC ONLY". 45 At the point 120 feet south of 24th Street on the east side of L Avenue place a sign, "KEEP RIGHT". Erect boulevard stop signs at 24th Street, stopping east and west bound traffic at L Avenue. Paint double line center of L Avenue south from intersection of 24th Street to a point 60 feet south of the island. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the recommendation be referred to the Traffic Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported on the closing of a portion of 25th Street from National Avenue to A Avenue, and stated that the contractor wouldn't make any changes in the work or specifications unless he received a communication signed by the proper officers instructing him to make the change. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that the property owners have agreed to work with the contractor. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON suggested that the property owners file an affidavit agreeing that they will pay for the work to be done, giving the Council assurance to proceed with the closing of the street. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that Attorney Campbell prepare the ordinance and Administrative Officer Dickson be authorized to contact the property owners to sign the agreement. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINITRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that County divison of the League of California Cities will hold their meeting August 20th in the Community Building with National City as host, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that Ford truck #12 used for sewer maintenance has outlived its usefulness and requested authorization to get quotations for a new truck. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that Mr. Dickson get the quotations. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 46 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported the need of the estab- lishment of a new Civil Service Classification in the Street Department known as "Street Maintenance Painter" and suggested that the Council request the Civil Service Commission to set up such a classification. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Civil Service Commission be requested to set up the classification of "Street Maintenance Painter". Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4772 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz agreement to sign the Freeway/with the State Division of Highways, as out- lined by State Highway Engineer Wallace: Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that he had received two quiet title suits and recommended default on one suit in which the City has no interest; the other suit is against Lots 3 & 7, Block 215, City Plat, and Lots 20 & 23, Block 235, City Plat. City Clerk Rogers recommended that the City settle for the taxes, penalities and costs. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Attorney follow through on the recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported on the 30 acres Oki of 80 acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 128, Rancho de la Nation, except the South 10 Acres) of land under quiet title suit and stated that the owner had offered fee title to the property for $450.00. Administrative Officer Dickson recommended that the City accept the offer and get the fee title. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Attorney be authorized to accept the offer of $450.00. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated he would like to have the Council authorize the Attorney to prepare an Ordinance to require City Employees to retire at the age of sixty five, Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Attorney prepare the ordinance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher. Nays: None. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ACTING MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK acyzefr,--getd