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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 02-17 CC MIN172 National City, California, February 17, 1948 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P. M. Councilmen present: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1948, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Dickson, Gautereaux, Bates, Smith, Campbell, Rogers. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fend Street Fund Park M & I Fund Light. Dist. #1 War. Mem. Fund 1946 Sewer Capital Outlay Fund Plan. Com. Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL $ 3,901.12 366.18 213.54 32.65 782.19 57.57 28.83 778.71 .380 $12,7763.59 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 4598 was read, authorizing the payment of $28.83 to the Crook Company from the Capital Outlay Fund, for outlay in the Street Department. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. K. F. JAEGER, 1628 Felton Street, San Diego, was present in regard to the map of Santos Subdivision. Mayor Fritz stated 173 that he felt that the curbs should be put in and the streets black -topped in order to avoid future complications similar to those which have arisen on National Avenue. Councilman Thatcher stated that the City had no such requirements. Ass't Engineer Smith stated that the City Ordinance didn't require those im- provements and that Mr. Santos had been informed likewise. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the map of Santos Subdivision be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the map of Richards Subdivision be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS -MARINE CORPS LEAGUE was read, requesting permission to use a room in the City Hall March 19th. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM POSTMASTER THOMAS H. COSBY, expressing appreciation for the cooperation extended by the Police Depart- ment was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE AMERICAN MISSION ARMY INTERNATIONAL was read, requesting permission to solicit funds. Mayor Fritz referred the request to Chief of Police Bates for recommendation. APPLICATIONS for refunds on business licenses were read as follows: Al Tarr, $2.50; James E. Stevens, Jr., 234 Highland Avenue, $10.00. License Collector Bates approved the applications. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the refunds be made. 174 Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Thatcher, Newberry, Fritz. Nays: None. REPORT FROM THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT in regard to a horse that is stabled in the 1100 Block on First Street, was read and ordered filed. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Planning Commission submit an ordinance requiring curbs and paving in a new subdivision with sidewalks optional. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. ESTELLE GAGNON, 2740 Highland Avenue, was read, enclosing a check for $10.00 deposit to remove two trees. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4599 was read, increasing the salary of Martha Simpkins, Police Clerk and Matron, to $160.00 per month, effec- tive February 16, 1948, having completed her first year of service; also increasing the salary of Forrest L. Baker, Pound - master to $190.00, effective February 16, 1948, having completed his first year of service. Both increases were recommended by Chief of Police Bates. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4600 was read, increasing the salary of Blanche Dorn, Clerk for the Engineer and Civil Service Commission, to $170.00 per month, effective February 1, 1948, Miss Dorn having completed her second year of service, as recommended by Engineer Ireland. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:00 P. the bids would be opened at this time fcr Bids were submitted as follows: A. F. Anderson & W. E. Rugger. H. H. Johnson C. L. Wurster & H. G. Peterson E. A. Ries 175 M. o'clock and that the Community Building. . $16,425.83 $17,777,00 . $17,100.00 $16,854,00 Administrative Officer Dickson suggested that the bids be referred to Park Supt. Gautereaux, Engineer Ireland, and him- self for study and recommendation. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that Mr. Dickson's suggestion be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ announced that the hearing of appeal by World Survey, Inc. would be heard at this time, concerning the decision of the Chief of Police relative to their Business License for 1948. H. P. Mack, 1410 Bank of America Building, San Diego, appeared as attorney for World Survey, Inc. and presented their reasons for asking renewal of the license. Maxwell Boaz, Los Angeles attorney, also spoke in behalf of the renewal. Police Chief Bates gave his reasons for denying the protest, stating that he believed that the welfare of the community was best served by the denial. Patrolman David Rea, assigned by Chief Bates to handle business license matters, cited actual cases where local residents had made complaints concerning the methods used in selling the books handled by World Survey, Inc. and also the quality of the product itself. Frank Jennings of the San Diego Better Business Bureau cited instances of similiar complaints in various other cities of the country and upheld the Police Chief's action in denying the license. Murray Moss, 4215 Tulier Avenue, 176 Culver City, who stated he was a representative of World Survey, Inc. spoke in behalf of the license renewal. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Cordingly, that the license be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, making the following recommendations for zone variances: E. W. Morefield to build a storage building and cabinet shop on the northwest corner of 23rd and Roosevelt; E. S. Bray to construct a building to be ocaughd by a health studio and turkish bath on the northeast corner of 18th Street and Harding Avenue; C. R. Henan to operate a real estate office in the 1500 Block on E. 18th Street; J. R. and Clara Criswell to operate a real estate office at 1612 Rachael Avenue; A. F. Weston to sell produce from lot at 111 Highland Avenue, for a period of one year; approved a deed for street purposes only from Thomas E. and Evelyn B. Ward. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4601 was read, authorizing a zone variance to E. W. Morefield to build a storage building and cabinet shop on Lots 13-14-15, Block 42, City Plat. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4602 was read, authorizing a zone variance to E. S. Bray to construct a building to be used as a health studio and turkish bath, on Lots 9-10, Block 111, City Plat. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 177 RESOLUTION N0. 4603 was read, authorizing a zone variance to C. R. Henan to operate a real estate office on Lots 18-19, Block 2, J. D. O'Connell's Terrace Subdivision. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4604 was read, authorizing a zone variance to J. F. and Clara Criswell to operate a real estate office on the S 50' of N 100' of Lots 224-225, Lincoln Acres Annex No. 2. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4605 was read, authorizing a zone variance for one year to A. F. Weston to sell produce on the N 45' of W 1941 of S4 of W}, ex. st., 20 Acre Lot 1, k Section 131. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4606 was read, accepting a grant deed for street purposes only, from Thomas E. Ward and Evelyn B. Ward, on the following described property: N 30' and E 30' of E} of WI of Nt, 4o Acre Lot 1, t Section 133. Also S 30' of E 304 1/8' of W4 of Nt, 40 Acre Lot 1, ;k Section 133. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO-CALIFORNIA CLUB was feed, requesting an appropriation of $500.00 for their budget. Administrative Officer Dickson suggested that the request be referred to the budget committee. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Mr. Dickson's suggestion be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen J present voting aye. 178 APPLICATION BY ROGER T. LINDHOLM to move a building to W 75' of Lots 1-2.'3, Block 58, City Plat, was read. Inspector Bird recommended same, subject to the repairs and alterations stated on the application. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the application be approved, providing it is brought up to the requirements stated thereon. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO. enclosing a check in the amount of $6,922.00, covering Franchise Tax for the year 1947, was read. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by New- berry, that the check be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO. enclosing a check in the amount of $4,156.30, Franchise Tax for the year 1947, was read. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the check be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM L. M. HUGHES was read, enclosing a topography map of the proposed golf course, and estimated the cost of the course from $85,000.00 to $100,000.00, including the water system. Councilman Adams stated that since it is only a few weeks until election, the proposition should be on the ballot. Mayor Fritz stated that the Council is elected to represent the City of National City and should make such decisions. Council- man Thatcher, was in accord with Mayor Fritz. Councilman New- berry stated that he is fully convinced that the golf course would be a paying proposition for the City or he would not be in favor of it. Councilman Adams stated that a few months ago 179 there was a lot of talk about a yacht harbor but it had died out too. Mayor Fritz stated that it had not died out, but the• City will have to have State and County aid to make the develop- ment; Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that Mr. Hughes be retained for $2,000.00 to draw a map of the proposed golf course. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: Adams. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION on Districting Ordinance of 1948, was presented. Attorney Campbell requested that the proposed Ordinance bereferredto him. Mayor Fritz suggested that copies of "Summaries of Hearings" be made for each Council- man. Assiut Engineer Smith agreed that it could be done. CITY CLERK ROGERS stated that S. Z. Greenberg is willing to compromise the quiet title suit on Lots 1 to 10, Block 43, City Plat, for $401.77, the amount of the delinquent taxes. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that Attorney Campbell be authorized to compromise the quiet title suit for $401.77 on Lots 1 to 10, Block 43, City Plat. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ROGERS reported that the Employees Assn would like to have sample ballots made for the proposition on retirement. Councilman Adams stated that sample ballots should be made for the propositions and the candidates. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that sample ballots be made for the candidates and the propositions. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ROGERS reported that that portion of the motion of the regular meeting of February 3, 1948, authorizing the transfer 180 of $500.00 from the Unbudgeted Reserve to the Planning Commission expense, would have to be rescinded. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the portion of motion mentioned by City Cle& Rogers be rescinded; and that $500.00 from the Planning Commission Fund be allocated to the budget of the Planning Commission expense. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the appeal for a zone variance to the County Planning Commission, on property which is adjacent to City property on Division Street, was denied. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that Abseffibl$man.Cramep augge tsed.•fo'r - National City a State Armory Building, if the City will give the State five acres of land for this purpose. Mr. Dickson suggested that the Park property south of 14th Street would be desirable as the State requires that it be on trans- portation lines, and further that it would assist the City in developing the Park, and also the State will maintain the build- ing and grounds. Mayor Fritz suggested that Mr. Dickson continue negotiations with the state. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that Assemblyman Cramer be urged to use his influence in obtaining such a building for National City. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that it is imperative for the City to retain special legal counsel on the water proposition, and suggested the services of Stephen B. Robinson and Louie H. Burke, as they will work together for $200.00 per month. RESOLUTION NO. 4607 was read, authorizing the special services of Stephen B. Robinson and Louie H. Burke to assist the City 181 in connection with the City's water supply. Retainer fee to be $200.00 per month for the two, effective February 1, 1948. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that a land owner in the county wants his property annexed to the city. Mr. Campbell requested a sworn statement from the property owner that he is the dbr4 owner of 25% or more of the property to be annexed. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented an ordinance declaring it unlawful to waste water supplied from source dedicated to public use, and establishing penalties for its violation, was read. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 746, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL OF NATIONAL CITY, AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION, CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF SAID PUBLIC AGENCY IN SAID STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAKING ITS EMPLOYEES MEMBERS OF SAID SYSTEM, was presented by Attorney Campbell for the Municipal Election. RESOLUTION NO. 4608, a Resolution directing the City Clerk to submit to the qualified electors of the City of National City, California, at the next General Municipal Election in said City, Ordinance No. 746, was read. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen 182 present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL submitted the report on the indexing and codifying the City ordinances. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON suggested that Attorney Campbell prepare an ordinance governing the moving of heavy structures over city streets. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that Attorney Campbell be authorized to draw up such an ordinance. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON suggested that the meeting be adjourned until February 24th. MAYOR FRITZ announced that the County League of California Cities meeting will be held Friday evening at La Mesa. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the meeting be adjourned until February 24, 1948, at 7:30 P. M. o'clock. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. �� MAYOR?St4T IONAL CI , 'ALIFORNIA ATTEST: