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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 12-07 CC MINr P • 133 National City, California, December 7t 1948 Regular meeting of the City Cornell was Called to order by Mayor Gilbert Ed Fritz at 7s30 P. Ni Councilmen pretents Adams, Curry( Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absents None. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the reading of the minutes of the adjourned meeting of November 23, 1948, and the special meeting of November 29, 1948, be dispensed with. all Councilmen present voting ayes Carried, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present Campbell, DickSoitg Smith, Rogers, Gautereatx. BILLS AtlDzTM<) by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 3,809.99 Street Fund 1,449.42 Park M & I Fund 363„21 Light.Dist: #1 32.65 1946 Sewer Fund 26,756.61 Sidewalk & Curb Fund 125.00 Capital Outlay Fund 2,516.22 Payroll Fund 18.6 6.25 TOTAL $53,669.35 Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, 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, 4845 was read, authorizing $2,516.22 to be paid from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Western Metal Supply Co.,- $4.11, Park; Otto Stang, $45.00, Park; Mission Pipe & Supply Co., $0;31, Com. Bldg.; General Electric Supply, $108.24, Park; Federal Works Agency, $925.00, rental payment on Com. Bldg.; Dick Haas Motors, $1,433.56, Street. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present i voting aye. 134 1 • LEON TETLOW, 324 East 4th Street, was present and stated there is discrimination in the Business License Ordinance against merchandise vending machines. Mayor Fritz stated that an established place of business selling the same merchandise has to payient, and it was the thought of the Council when the Ordinance was adopted, to equalize licenses with those of the local merchants. Attorney Campbell suggested that the Ordinance not be amended until the changes are all made at one time. Mayor Fritz suggested that the matter be laid over until a meeting is held to discuss other con- templated changes in the ordinance. S. Z. GREENBERG was present and protested the high license fee charged for operating bowling alleys. APPLICATION OF KARL M. HAFFLY, d.b.a. Aztec Transit Lines, to operate a bus line between the South Bay Area and State College, was read. ALTON H. PUTNAM was present on behalf of Mr. Haffly and requested the Council to endorse the bus line, and stated the hearing will be held Dec. 16th, probably at 10:00 A. M. in the Council Chambers at Civic Center. Mayor Fritz questioned whether R the Council is in a position to endorse another bus line, on account of the existing franchise. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the City endorse this program. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. MR. PUTNAM requested that a letter of endorsement be mailed to the California State Bldg., Los Angeles, Attention: Mark Chiesa. MAYOR FRITZ stated that it was 8:00 P. M. and a hearing would be held in regard to the application of Nate Peters and John Elfers for a card room license. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that Chief of Police Bates requested him to act on his behalf, as the applicants have withdrawn their application and opened a card 135 room in Chula Vista, and would like a refund of the deposit filed with their application. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the refund of $125.00 be made as recommended by Chief of Police Bates. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM THOMAS H. COSBY, Postmaster, expressing gratis tude for the cooperation in erecting the mail box supports for out of bound mail boxes on National Avenue, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM FRANCES H. CUSACK & CHARLES R. COSTELLO expressing their appreciation for the rapid and efficient completion of the sidewalk and curb project on National Avenue, was read and ordered filed. APPLICATIONS TO THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION were read as follows: Roy S. & Verla D. Emery, 1436 Highland Avenue, off sale beer and wine; Donald G. & Lois M. McManical, DBA Jackson's Place, 623 W 15th Street, on sale beer; Thomas E. Groeschei, DBA the Corral, 22 W 8th Street, on sale beer. The applications were approved by Chief of Police Bates and Mayor Fritz ordered them filed. COMMUNICATION FROM R. A. RUSSELL, relative to the over -lapping of a subdivision, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT was reads stating that the City has the privilege to pay all or a percentage of the water taxes to be levied for the fiscal year 1949-1950 and must declare their intention before December loth. Administrative Officer Dickson recommended that the City pay 50% from the General Fund. RESOLUTION NO. 4846 was read, declaring its intention to pay out of the General Fund 50% of the taxes levied for the fiscal year 136 1949-1950 by the Metropolitan Water District. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM L. B. BUTTERFIELD was read, requesting the City for a relocation of -a fire hydrant at the northeast corner of 16th Street and Highland Avenue, as it is in the way of a driveway approach leading to a Union 0i1 Co. service station. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that Fire Chief Bird recommended that the hydrant be moved to the 16th Street side of the corner. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the recommendation be accepted and the Utility Company be notified to move the hydrant at no expense to the City. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM G. B. REAMS was read, requesting a refund in the amount of $6.02 on assessment #2276, duplicate payment on the second installment of the current taxes. The refund was recom- mended by Tax Collector Vansant. RESOLUTION NO. 4847 was read, autnorizing a refund in the amount of $6.02 on assessment #2276, duplicate payment on the second in- stallment of current taxes, to G. B. Reams. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM L. B. BUTTERFIELD was read, requesting a refund for the deposit he made for plans to bid on the sewer job. Ad- ministrative Officer Dickson reported that Mr, Butterfield was about 11 days over the time limit in making the request. Attorney Campbell recommended that the request be denied. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the request be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 1 137 1 RESOLUTION NO. 4848 was read, accepting an easement from Mrs. Margaret Mann, for drainage purposes, on the following described property: S 20' of E 290' of W 620' of Sj of Wjr, 20 Acre Lot 1, * Section 134. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the - Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM PIGGLY WIGGLY was read, requesting permission to remove a palm tree at 130 E 8th Street, as it interferes with the access to their parking lot. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted, provided the removal is done at the owner's expense. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign agreements with each of the Contractors awarded bids on the lateral sewers, in lieu of the contract, until February 15, 1949, after which the date the City should have a ruling from the Supreme•Court. RESOLUTION NO. 4849 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to sign an agreement with CARROLL & FOSTER, Contractors, in lieu of the contract, until February 15, 1949. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4850 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to sign an agreement with Charles J. Dorfman, Contractor, in lieu of the contract until February 15, 1949. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4851 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to sign an agreement with Barber & Breeden, Contractors, in lieu of the contract until February 15, 1949. Moved by Adams, seconded 138 1 by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen 11 present voting aye. p COMMUNICATION FROM FORREST L. BAKER, Poundmaster, was read, request- ing that he be placed on the eligibility list for one year from the date of his resignation, December 1, 1948. The request was approved by Chief of Police Bates. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, submitting the following certifications of Street Painter: Russell R. Shotwell, and Morgan Cordeau. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ADAMS suggested that new appointments should be made from residents of National City. RESOLUTION NO. 4852 was read, authorizing the appointment of Russell R. Shotwell, as probationary Street Painter, effective January 1, 1949, salary $226.00 per month. The appointment was recommended by Street Supt. Finnerty. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- ment present voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, which submitted a map for street lighting. Councilman Matthews suggested that the lights r to be` installed should have heavy equipment used for future use. Moved by,Matthews, that the diagram be accepted for future planning. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON recommended that the light at 8th Street and "0" Avenue be abandoned in order to conform with the proposed map. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS suggested center lights on all new installations, also on 8th Street, 18th Street, and Highland 139 1 Avenue. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the map showing the 34 light installations be approved and the light at 8th Street and "0" Avenue be deleted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ENGINEER IRELAND was read, requesting that Ass"t Fngineer Smith be allowed to take the remainder of his vacation from December 23rd to 31st. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the request be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FOSTER & KLEISER was read, requesting the renewal of one year special zone variance granted on Lots 18-22, Block 207, City Plat, to the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Ry. Co. by Resolution No. 4544. Attorney Campbell recommended that the request be denied until the owner of the property makes the request. Mayor Fritz suggested that a letter be written to Foster & Kleiser explaining the situation. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the request be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. _ an ordinance of Intention to vacate and close the alley in Block 17, City Plat. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 755, AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PUBLIC ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 17, CITY PLAT, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. 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. COMMUNICATION FROM LLOYD Pt HUDSON was read, requesting that his resignation be accepted from the Planning Commission, due to illness. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 140 1 MAYOR FRITZ suggested the appointment of Fred Peterman to fill the vacancy in the Planning Commission. Councilman Matthews suggested Bud Newlan and Councilman Adams suggested Price Avery. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that Fred Peterman be appointed to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term cf Lloyd Hudson. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4853 was read, authorizing the distribution of $50,000.00 from the Unapportioned Tax Fund to the following Funds: General Fund Library Fund Park M & I Fund Plan.Com- Fund Sink. Fund #4 Sink. Fund #6 Sink. Fund #8 TOTAL . . . . . $24,117.64 6,470.59 5,882.35 2,352.99''++ 1,470.59 1,911.77 5 $50.794.12 ,000.00 Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4854 was read, authorizing a zone variance to V. A. Barber to operate an auto repair garage in a C-2 District on the E 75' of Lot 42, Block 4, Paradena Park. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4855 was read, authorizing a zone variance to J. R. Snoddy to operate an existing apartment house in R-1 zone on Lot 11, Waters Sub. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4856 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Joseph M. Alotta to operate a furniture upholstering shop; part in C-2 District and part in R-1 District, on the E 60' of W 90' of S 111' of N 226', 80 Acre Lot 2, k Section 130. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 141 I COMMUNICATION FROM NORMAN W. BOLTON, Commander, Post #4630, VFW. was read, criticizing the Mayor and the Council for not participating in the Armistice Day Parade. MAYOR FRITZ stated that he took the liberty to answer the letter which was read at this time, and stated that the failure of the City officials to participate in the program was due to lack of notification. The Council approved the Mayer's lettere REPORT OF HARRY E. BONNELL, City Auditor, for the fiscal year 1947- 1948 was presented. Copies of same were distributed to the Finance Committee, City Attorney, and Aftinistrative Officer. RESOLUTION N0. 4857 was read, authorizing the cancellation of taxes on the Ef of SW*, 40 Acre Lot 2, $ Section 132, which has been pur- chased by the National School District. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- ment present voting aye. CITY CLERK ROGERS reported that taxes were paid on the N 501 of Lot A, Block 7, Lincoln Acres Orchard, in the amount of $1.24 by the wrong property owner, mho thought he was paying taxes on Ex. the N 501 of Lot A, Block 7, Lincoln Acres Orchard. Mr. Rogers recom- mended that the property owner be allowed to pay the 1947 taxes without penalities, costs and interest. RESOLUTION N0. 4858 was read, authorizing the property owner to pay the delinquent taxes for 1947-1948 on Ex. N 501 of Lot A, Lincoln Acres Orchard without penalities, interest and cost. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4859 was read, authorizing the City Clerk to protest County Tax Sale No. 5308 on Lots 1 to 3 Incl., Block 5, Wilburts 142 Addition. Moved.by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution 10 be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. r CITY CLERK ROGERS requested temporary help for two months period, as the Clerks are busy making new lots books and needed someone to do the filing and help with the book work. Mayor Fritz stated there could be a better distribution of work, as there was temporary help in the office for five months and now it is needed again. Mr. Rogers stated there are to be some changes made but didn't intend to bring it up at this time. Councilman Adams thought an investigation should be made, Councilman Thatcher stated that if additional help is needed it should be provided. RESOLUTION NO. 4860 was read, authorizing temporary help in the City Clerk's Office for sixty days at $150.00 per month. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE HIGHLAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENT CLUB was read, requesting that their petition for the widening of Highland Avenue beichanged to read, "storm drains" instead of "sanitary sewers". Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO ELECTRIC RY. CO. was read, request- ing the Council to endorse the proposed improvement of their Route "W" bus line, and to send the recommendation to the Public Utilities Commission. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Council endorse the improvement. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON requested that the minutes on page 124 be changed to read, "30 days extension of time past the date of delivery to the Contractor of pumps and materials not yet delivered." Moved by Thatcher; seconded by Matthews, that the correction be made. 11+3 Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported on the Armory site and stated that the State would like to have an informal approval of the area. Mr. Dickson also requested permission to negotiate with the State for use of the building one night per week for recreational purposes. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the City offer the State a deed for the five acres located near Fourth and Palm required as an armory site, and that Administrative Officer Dickson be authorized to negotiate for use of the building by the City for recreational purposes. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that a hearing on the California Water & Telephone Co. would be held December 13, 1948, and suggested that Attorney Robinson attend. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that Electrical Inspector Harry Hall is now under the supervision of Fire Chief Bird. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON requested that he be allowed to take his vacation sometime within the next 60 days, and to take it a.day or two or more at a time when he can best arrange his work. He has a balance of 12 days. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. JOHN H. SONTGERATHE, 620 E 5th Street, was present and complained about radio interference. Mr. Sontgerathe stated that a radio technician informed him that the interference was caused from an electrical appliance in a certain house but nothing could be done about it as the City has no ordinance governing this type of inter- ference. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that Attorney Campbell draw up an ordinance governing radio interference. Carried, all 1 144 r r Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS suggested that the height of a television aerial should be governed as some are quite dangerous. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the matter be referred to the Building Department for study and report. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CURRY reported that the dump grounds were being expanded and there should be an investigation made as the channel was being stopped up again. Mayor Fritz suggested that the matter be referred to the Street Department. Councilman Adams stated that the channel has been stopped up before thereby causing a bad odor. Attorney Campbell suggested that Administrative Officer Dickson write a letter to the owners, requesting them to abate the nuisance. Administrative Officer Dickson suggested that the Engineer should check the - condition. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Engineer check the situation and write a letter, if necessary. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS inquired as to what progress is being made on the improvement of Highland Avenue, to which Administrative Officer Dickson gave a report. COUNCILMAN CURRY inquired as to the number of sewer connections yet to be made on the Old Town sewer, and thought these connections -should be made before the street oiling program gets underway, and that he also has received a number of complaints of people using their back yards for drainage. Mayor Fritz stated that all complaints should be referred to the Council. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that the Council could have the records checked in order to ascertain the number of connections to be made and notify the Health Department to enforce the ordinance. Mayor Fritz suggested that 111 11+5 Administrative Officer Dickson cause a survey to be made of the 111 entire City and to report back to the Council. • COUNCILMAN ADAMS suggested that the Street Department complete the filling in on National Avenue. Administrative Officer Dickson re- ported that the State will start work on it within the next 10 days. COUNCILMAN CURRY inquired about the enlargment of the swimming pool. Park Supt. Gautereaux stated that plans are being worked on by himself and a tentative sketch will be submitted to the Council and Planning Commission. Councilman Matthews inquired whether the ex- tension of the Bowl will interfere with the swimming pool, and Park Supt. Gautereaux replied that it would not. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: MAYO , CITY OF NATIONAL ITY, ♦li IFORNIA