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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 02-03 CC MIN160 National City, California, February 3, 1948 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P. M. Councilmen present: Adams, Cordingly, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Newberry. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 194.$ be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICALS present: Campbell, Smith, Dickson, Gautereaux, Rogers. BILLS AUTDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 1,977.09 Street Fund 422.86 Park M & I Fund 130.91 War Mem. Fund 35.71 Unapp. Tax Fund 160.76 Plan. Com. Fund 254.25 Payroll 8.72E475 TOTAL $11,780.33 Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. D. E. HANSON, SAN DIEGO ELECTRIC RY. CO. was present in regard to a poll to be taken by the Company as to whether smoking on Company buses should be allowed while traveling through National City. San Diego and Chula Vista have ordinances prohibiting smoking, Mr. Hanson states. Mayor Fritz suggested that the poll be taken on a week day and that cards not be given to school children. r" 161 HENRY ALGERT, Engineer for the F. A, Richards SubdtQEsion, was present in regard to the subdivision map which was presented. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the map be accepted, provided a bond, approved by Attorney Campbell and Engineer Ireland, is posted for curbs, and oiling streets. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. N. J. GETTIGAN, Lemon Grove, was present in regard to his property which the City annexed, He stated that he wishes to use his property for business and it is zoned for homes. Mayor Fritz referred Mr. Gettigan to the Planning Commission. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY DIVISION, League of California Cities, was read, regarding municipal services and costs, Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the City enter into the plan, as outlined in the letter. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:00 P. M. and the hearing on sidewalks and curbs on National Avenue from 18th Street to 30th Street, would be heard at this time, The following people were present and protested the improvement; Harry Bishop Jr., Betty Edelen, Dorothy Jensen; E. Calkin, M. D. Clark Jr.; and the following people were present and favored the improvement: George Johnson, Charles L. Kessler, Henry Tinkanen, S. Z. Greenberg, Mr. Spainhour, Mrs. Walter B. Clark. Mr. Calkins requested that proceedings be held up for 60 days until the people protesting the improvement could make further investigations. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the hearing be adjourned for 30 days, to 8:00 P. M. March 2, 1948. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 162 MAYOR FRITZ stated that Attorney Campbell had to leave soon and would like to proceed with some matters. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL ruled that property could not be taxed if it was owned by the State, which was formerly owned by Fred S. & Suzy S. Masumoto. RESOLUTION NO. 4587 was read, directing the City Clerk to publish notice inviting sealed proposals for $207,000.00 of the 1946 Sewer Bond issue. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL recommended the refund of $10.00 to Gladys Z. Howard, 506 E. 30th Street,, for a 1948 business litense which was unused. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported on the quiet title action against Lots 1-10, Block 43, City Plat, and suggested that the action be held over until the next meeting, and also requested Mr. Greenberg to confer with him. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL recommended against the installation of a public weighing scale by Charles M. Davis in the parkway on Cleveland Avenue between 16th and l7th Streets. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the request of Mr. Davis be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY EMPLOYEES ASS'N was read, requesting that the State Retirement System for the employees be placed on the General Election ballot in April. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the State Retirement System for City 163 Employees be placed on the ballot at the General Election , April 13, 1948. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM R. W. JUILFS, 2004 N Avenue, was read, requesting permission to remove a tree in the parkway as it is dead. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Mr. Juilfs, be authorized to remove the tree without putting up a deposit and that he also remove it at his own expense. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FROM A. E. TARR, 925 E. 8th Street, was read, requesting a business license refund. Mayor Fritz referred the application to License Collector Bates for approval. COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL CITY LIONS CLUB was read, re- questing the use of the City Park July 5th. Park Supt. Gautereaux questioned the fee that had been paid in the past. Mayor Fritz suggested that the matter be referred to Administrative Officer Dickson and Park Supt. Gautereaux for report at the next meeting. APPLICATION FROM JAMES E. CBENEWITH, to move a frame barracks building from Ft. Rosecranss to Lot 1, Block 3, Sanitarium Place, 2328 E. 6th Street, was read. The building was approved by Bldg. Inspector Bird. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordiagly, that the request be granted, provided it is completed and brought up to the building requirements within six months from this date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4588 was read, authorizing City Treasurer Van- sant to accept $3.76 less on the 4th quarter payment from 164 Baranov's as the 3rd quarter payment was over paid in that amount. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Reso- lution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM WAYNE W. SMITH, ASS'T CITY ENGINEER, was read, stating that the terms of Eugene Bechtol and L. E. C. Smith expired January 21st, and that an important hearing is coming up February loth and would like to have appointments made before that date. RESOLUTION NO. 4589 was read reappointing Eugene Bechtol and L. E. C. Smith for another term of four years each. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, recommending changes in the pay brackets for Lead Man and Equipment Operator in the Street Department. RESOLUTION NO. 4590 was read, accepting the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and authorizing the following changes in the pay brackets for Lead Man and Equipment Operator in the Street Department: 1st Year 2n Ye r rd e Lead Man 8235300 -5 0- .00 Equipment Operator 205.00 215.00 231.00 Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PARK SUPT. GAUTEREAUX outlined the duties of a Park Recreation Director and thought that the salary was a little low. Mayor 165 Fritz stated that Department Heads were qualified to make recommendations. Administrative Officer Dickson recommended that the salary of the Park Recreation Director equal the salary of the leadman in the Street Department, to which the Council agreed. COMMUNICATION FROM TEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, recommending the approval of the qualifications for the position of Park Recreation Director. RESOLUTION NO. 4591 was read, rescinding Resolution No. 6565, and adopting the qualifications for the position of Park Recreation Director, as recommended by the Civil Service Commission: PARK REC.RRATION DIRECTOR Under the direction of the Park Superintendent to be responsibi» for supervision of the natatorium; to supervise and operate the mechanical equipment and plant; to direct employees; to direct general recreational activities, including group, indoor, field and aquatic; and to perform any and all other duties that may be assigned by the Park Superintendent. MINIMUM STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; to have a minimum of three years (or swimming seasons) experience in the managing and operation of & modern swimming pool, and for at least one of the three years must have had full adminis- trative responsibilities in charge of office, finances, pur- chasing, plant engineering and personnel; must have a full knowledge of water pressure filters, water purification and sterilization required by law as applied to swimming pools; the 166 ability to make all chemical tests required; experience in planning and directing general recreational activities; and possess a personality able to deal with the public in a pleasant and efficient manner. The wage scale to be $235.00, 1st year; $245.00, 2nd year; $256.00, 3rd year. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4592 was read, accepting the recommendation of Park Supt. Gautereaux, that the salary of Clifford Foy, Jr. Park Gardener, be increased to $190.00 per month, effective February 16, 1948, as Mr. Foy has completed his first year as Jr. Park Gardener. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATIONS for off sale beer and wine license were read as follows: Salvador M. Arciga, 1636 McKinley Avenue, DBA Tito's; Ascencion Olivarria, 1540 Coolidge Avenue; Marjorie & Doo Yen Ong, 2040 National Avenue. The applications were approved by Chief of Police Bates. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the applications be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON presented a notice of hearing of appeal for a zone variance from the County Planning Commission which would zone property for warehouses, that is located north of the proposed golf course. The hearing is set for February 16th at 11:15 A.M. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Mr. Dickson attend the hearing and enter a protest on behalf of the City. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 167 COMMUNICATION FROM MS. MARVELA CALLES, 1624 Coolidge Avenue, was read, requesting a refund of $2.50 on her business license. The refund was approved by License Collector Bates, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Oordingly, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CHARLES E. BURCH, JR. was read, enclosing a Superior Court judgment on the following described property: NW} of NE*, except E 131.56' & except W 25' of 40 Acre Lot 1, } Section 132. RESOLUTION NO. 4593 was read, authorizing the cancellation of taxes on the NWf of NE*, except E 131.56' & except W 25' of 40 Acre Lot 1, + Section 132, because the property was in State title for the years 1945-1946-1947. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Connell: - men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4591. was read, entering into an agreement with the Housing and Home Finance Agency, Public Housing Adminis- tration, giving the City permission to place such fill dirt as is required to construct a sidewalk along National Avenue, adjacent to Public Housing Admintstration Projects Nos. 4258, 4462 and 4678, and authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to sign on behalf of the City. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cording. ly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM BROWN-BEVIS EQUIPMENT CO. was read, informing the City that they are unable to make delivery on the trencher 168 until after July 1st, and on an indefinite price. Administrative Officer Dickson suggested that the matter be laid over until the next meeting in order that he can investigate the possi- bilities of obtaining one from another company. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the decision be held up until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE SOUTHWEST LODGE HOLDING COMPANY was read, requesting a permit to erect a fire -escape on the 9th Street side of their building. The escape will project permanently over public property. RESOLUTION NO. 4595 was read, granting a permit to the Southwest Lodge Holding Company to erect a fire -escape on the 9th Street side of their building, but will be entirely suspended from the building. The plans to be approved by the building depart- ment. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ROGERS requested permission to employ Mrs. C. E. Bernard to obtain County valuations on improvements of the 5th Street drainage district. Mr. Rogers estimated the cost approxi- mately $20.00. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote toswit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. APPLICATION to move a building from the 1800 Block on Highland Avenue to the N 165' of E 165', 10 Acre Lot 13, + Section 153, was made by Wayne W. Smith. The building was approved by Bldg. Inspector Bird. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted, provided the building is completed within 169 six months from this date. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. REPORT FROM ASS'T ENGINEER SMITH was read relative to the drainage problem at 16th Street and National Avenue. Mayor Fritz ordered the report filed. RESOLUTION NO. 4596 was read, authorizing the advancement of John F. Liesman from the probationary period to a regular patrolman in the Police Department. Salary $210.00 per month, effective February 4, 1948. The advancement was recommended by Chief of Police Bates. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHARLES M. DAVIS was read, expressing desire to purchase Blocks 105-106-152 on a tax sale. Mayor Fritz suggested that the City not sell any property until we get title to same. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Mayor's suggestion be sustained. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Mayor Fritz requested Administrative Officer Dickson to write a letter to Mr. Davis, explaining the City's stand on the matter. CITY CLERK ROGERS requested that transfers be made from the Unbudgeted Reserve to the following budgets: $500.00 to the Jail Expense; and $500.00 to the Planning Commission expense. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the transfers be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE was 170 read, enclosing a cheek in the amount of $1,278.59 on parcels 1, 2, 3, 4, & 11, 172-SD Civil on quiet title. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the check be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the period for purchasing business licenses expired January 31st and that there is a 30 to 40% delinquency. Mt. Dickson stated that it is customary to extend the time to February 15th. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the time extension to February 15th be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported on the water contract and requested permission to attend a water conference in Los Angeles. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that Mr. Poulter of the California Water & Telephone Co. would like to have the Council adjourn this meeting to February 10th. No action was taken. COUNCILMAN THATCHER reported on the irrigation district and stated that the required number have not signed the petition. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that those outside of the two cities would benefit most and that they should endeavor to get the petition signed. Mayor Fritz stated that Chula Vista is requesting the people to use the water sparingly, as the water situation is bad, and no doubt will have to be allocated before the summer is over. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that Mayor Fritz issue a proclamation to the people of National City to conserve water. Carried, all 171 Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ stated that he would like to bring up something which has been very close to his heart. To put the proposition on the ballot to raise the salary of a Councilman to $25.00 per month. RESOLUTION NO. 4597 was read, to put the proposition to the vote of the people at the General Election April 13, 1948, to raise the salary of a Councilman to $25.00 per month. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen preset voting aye. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: