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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 01-20 CC MIN148 National City California, January 20, 1948 Regular' meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P. M. Councilmen present: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Adams. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1948, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Gautereaus, Smith, Dick- son, Rogers, Campbell, BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund Street Fund Park M & I Fond Light. Dist. #1 1946 Sewer Fund War Mem. Fund Capital Outlay Pond Payroll TOTAL S34,0.6 1'307.33768 32.6 15,272.00 34.88 108.39 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. 4575 was read, authorizing the payment of $108.39 from the Capital Outlay Fund to the San Diego Office Supply and Equipment Co. for one steel filing case for the City Court. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ announced that the canvassing of votes for the re- sult of the Employees election on the State Retirement System, would be held at this time. The election was held January 20, 149 1948. RESOLUTION NO. 4576 was read, declaring the result of the Etir ployees' election on the State Retirement System, as follows: MISCELLANEOUS POLICE FIRE Number Voting 36 20 12 Yes 26 -- No 10 Yes 16 -- No 4 Yes 12 - No 0 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolut- ion be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON suggested that consideration should be given as to the time the retirement system is put to the vote of the people. Councilman Thatcher stated that the procedure on the retirement system has taken so long that he would like to have it on the ballot for the General Electi- on. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that it be tabled. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE on the 1ifr, 80 Acre Lot 1, $ Section 130, which the City recently purchased for park purposes, was presented. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the document be accepted and placed on file. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE in regard to the "Shelter Island Area" in the northern part of San Diego Bay, was presented and ordered filed. STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND endorsement stating that the rates will be increased 3% as of January 1st, was presented and ordered filed with the original policy. PETITION signed by four property owners, was presented, requesting 150 the City to maintain and repair 12th Street', beginning at Palm Avenue and extending easterly 990 feet. The petition was supported by 6 affidavits, stating that this has been used for a street for a period of five years or more. Ad- ministrative Officer Dickson stated that the filing of the affidavits makes the property become a dedicated street. The City Attorney concurred on this opinion. Mayor Fritz ordered the documents filed. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending that the following petitions be granted: Jack Dembo to erect a building for use as a service station and associated businesses on 16th Street and National Avenue; John J. Sheridan to build a house for a single family residence with rear yard of 22 feet instead of the required 25 feet at southwest corner of First Street and F Avenue. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4577 was read, granting a zone variance to John J. Sheridan to build a single family residence on the N 78' of Lots 1-2-3, Block 3, Coombes Place, 10 Acre Lot 16, * Section 155, with a rear yard of 22 feet instead of the re- quired 25 feet. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4578 was read, granting a zone variance to Jack 9 Dembo to erect a building on Lots 6-7-8110, Block 1, 10 Acre Lot 8, + Section 154, for use of a service station and asso- ciated businesses. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, 151 that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pre- sent voting aye. COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY stated that he would like to have the drainage situation at 16th Street and National Avenue taken care of properly by Mr. Dembo, as he had agreed. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that Engineer Ireland ascertain whether the agreement has been fulfilled. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. AN APPEAL BY THE WORLD SURVEY, INC. was read, requesting that a hearing be given in regard to their application for a business license which had been denied. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that a hearing be set for February 17th at 8:00 P. M. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAS. DALEO, 108 E. 8th Street, was read, requesting a refund of $2.50 on his business license. Chief of Police Bates approved the refund. Moved by Newberry, sec- onded by Cordingly, that the refund be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cordingly, Newberry, That. cher, Fritz. Nays: None. APPLICATION OF CARL WILLIAM POLLOCK was read, for a card roam license at 18 W. 8th Street. The application was approved by Chief of Police Bates. Moved by Newberry, seconded by That- cher, that the application be granted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO HOMES, INC. was read, requesting the annexation of property laying east of Harbison Avenue and 152 between 4th and 8th Streets, as described on the attached sheet and labeled "Schedule A." Mayor Fritz suggested that it be referred to Attorney Campbell. Moved by Cordingly, sec- onded by Thatcher, that the request be referred to Attorney Campbell for procedure. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHARLES M. DAVIS was read, requesting per- mission to install a 60 foot public weighing scale between 16th and 17th Streets in the parkway on Cleveland Avenue, Attorney Campbell ruled that the City's liability would be in- creased if the request was granted. Moved by Newberry, sec- onded by Thatcher, that the request be referred to Attorney Campbell for a report at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION OF JEANNETTE J. KEJJ.RR, 734 E. 6th Street, to move a 2 story frame duplex from 929 W. Ivy Street, San Diego, to this address, was read. There was no recommendation from the Building Inspector, but two photographs were presentedoun- eilman Newberry suggested that the Keller's obtain a favorable comment from the neighbors. Mr. Keller was present and con- tended there is a plumbing shop on one side and a private gar- age with a duplex above on the other side of him, and he has no view left. Councilman Thatcher, stated that the only way the Council could pass on the application was for the Kellers to present plans and specifications for modernization of the building on the exterior. It was agreed by the Council that the application be held over and that the Kellers present plans and specifications. Mr. Keller stated that he had a deposit on the building and that he had to complete the agree- ment the following day if he was to get the building. 153 REPORT FROM ENGINEER IRELAND was read, recommending the pay- ment of $8,954.06, and $3,200.25 for crushed rock as per con- tract to Walter H. Barber on the sewer contract. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4579 was read, authorizing the payment of $8,954.06 and $3,200.25 for crushed rock to Walter H. Barber on the sewer contract, as recommended by Engineer Ireland. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4580 was read, authorizing the appointment of Milton R. Hunter to regular patrolman, the probationary period being completed at this time. Salary $210.00 per month, effect- ive January 16, 1948. The recommendation was made by Chief of Police Bates. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen pre- sent voting aye, RESOLUTION NO. 4581 was read, rescinding Resolution No. 4566, and authorizing the appointment of Wesley Malcolm to Fireman 3rd Class, salary $210.00 per month, effective December 29, 1947, as recommended by Fire Chief Bird. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4582 was read, authorizing the transfer of $30,000.00 from the Unapportioned Tax Fund to the following funds: General Fund Library Fund Park M & I Fund Sink. Fund #+ Sink. Fund #6 Sink. Fund #8 Plan. Com. Fund $13,818.18 ,181.81 4,545.45 1,090.92 1,636.36 3,636.36 1,090.92 15}+ Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted.. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4583 was to the Bank of America, taxes on assessment No. read, authorizing a refund of $46.78 for duplicate payment of current 367, as recommended by City Tax Coll- ector Vansant. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the Public Library was read, requesting a written notification of the date the Library employees were placed on Civil Service. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that Attorney Campbell take care of the request. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ANNUAL REPORT by Auditor Bonnell for the fiscal year 1946-1947 was presented. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the report be accepted and referred to the Finance Committee. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ASSESSOR ROGERS reported that John Beichez is desirious of acquiring Lot A, Willoughby's Sub. on a quiet title suit for $100.00. It was agreed by the Council that the City should keep the Lot for street purposes. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the matter be referred to Attorney Campbell, to reject any compromise and fight any quiet title action. 155 Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4584 was read, authorizing the following add- itions to the 1947.1948 tax roll, as recommended by Assessor Rogers: #+, escape for 1946 tax on the N 125' of W 100' of N} of Et of W} of S}, 20 Acre Lot 1, t Section 133, tax $4.95; #5 -- Lot 19, Block 143, City Plat, tax $2.89; #6 -- S 25' of Lot 12, Block 4, 10 Acre Lot 14, 3 Section 153, tax $.33 #7 -- all of Block 307 lying Wly of r/w of A. T. & S. F. Ry & Ely of M. H. T. L. of San Diego Bay inc. Vac. Sts. & alleys adj. except that por, lying Nly of Ely prolonga- tion of Nly line of tract leased to Tavares Const. Co. Tax, $8.25; #8 -- Lots 23-24, Block 6, City Plat, Tax $10.73; #9 -- Lots 6-7, Block 2, 10 Acre Lot 2, 3 Section 153, addition to valuation to offset double veteran's exemption given. Tax $16.50; #10 -- Lots 13-14-15-16-17, Block 13, City Plat. Addition to the improvements. Tax, $41.25; #11 -- Lot 8, Jennie M. Hobson's Sub, 10 Acre Lots 13 & 14, Section 154. Addition of $1,000.00 to valuation to offset veterans exemption erroneously granted to Grace Dickerson. Tax, $16.50; #12 -- Lot 15, Truesdell Place, + Section 106. Personal Prop- erty transferred from Kenney to Youngsdale. Tax, $3.80; #13 -- Hortons Purchase, Rho. Ex. Mission, W 5 Acres of Lot 72, Ex. road. Tax, $17.33; #14 -- Horton's Purchase, Rho. Ex, Mission Lands, SW* of Lot 64. Tax, $33.00 156 #15 -- Horton's Purchase, Rho. Ex. Mission Lands, Si, E}, of Lot 65. Tax, $33.00; #16 -- Horton's Purchase, Rho. Ex. Mission, Si of WW of Lot 65. Tax, $37.13; #17 -- Horton's Purchase, Rho. Ex. Mission, N459' of S 13 Acres of E} of Lot 64. Tax, $27.23; #18 --If 60' of Lots 18-19-20, Block 16, Wilbur's Add'n, 20 Acre Lot 3, + Section 133. Improvements added only. Tax, $19.80; #19 -- S 48' of E 170' of W 200' of Ni of Ej- of W4, 20 Acre Lot 1, * Section 133. Tax, $6.60; #20 -- W 8 L3' of S100' of Lot 12, Block 13, City Plat. Escape for 1946-1947 and 1947-1948. Tax, $4.95. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4585 was read, authorizing the following dedu- ctions to the 1947-1948 tax roll as recommended by Assessor Rogers: #1 -- Assm't #3910, Lot 17, Block 1, Nat'l Avenue Terrace. New ownership and was also assessed to them. Tax, $19.47. #2 « Assm't #965, S 10' of W 80' of S 130.741 of N 170.74' of N 330' of W* of E*, 80 Acre Lot 2, 3 Section 130. Dup- licated on roll. Tax, $.17. #3 -- Assm't #1737, S 50' of N 96' of Lot 226, Lincoln Acres Annex #2. Duplication on tax roll. Tax, $5.45. #4 -- Assm't 3550, Lot 1-2, Block 1, 10 Acre Lot 16, 3 Section 154. Improvements taken off but inadvertently replaced it..on the tax roll. Tax, $32.84. #5 -- Assm't #1552, Lot 20, Block 13, City Plat. Corner valua- tion was placed on Lot 20 instead of Lot 22. Tax, $3.30. 157 #6 -- Assm't #2360, Lots 16-17, Biock 4, Floyd•s sub. 10 Acre Lot 12, 4 Section 155. Personal property removed. Tax, $3.38. #7 -- Assm't #1734, Lot 6 to 10, and Lots 13 to 17, Block 37, City Plat. Error in assessing improvements. Tax, $21.83. #8 -- Assm't #393, Lot 2, Block 1, Irving Place. Veterans exemption was not granted. Tax, $16.50. #9 -- Assm't #3552, E165' of Nj of E+, Ex. St., 10 Acre Lot 13, 4 Section 153. Improvements removed prior to March 4, 1947. Tax, $12.05. #10 -- Assm't #163, Lots 11-12, Biock 2, Thelen's sub., 10 Acre Lot 1, 4 Section 155. Improvements removed prior to March 4, 1947. Tax, $12.05. #11 -- Assm'ts #4263 & 2051, Lot 16, Truesdell Place. Personal property transferred to Youngsdale and assessed to Kenney. Tax, $3.80. #12 -- Assm't #1782. Ex. E 100' of Lot 18, Block 16, Padricks' Sub. 20 Acre Lot 3, 4 Section 131. Duplication of imp- rovements. Tax, $33.00. #15 -- Assm't #3324, E 43.6' of Lot 10, Block 2; W 20' of Lot 9, Block 2, Paradise Knolls. These lots were divided after the subdivision and these portions included in no other assessments. Tax, $7.92. #22 -- Assm't 4018. Lots 20-21-22, Block 4, Willoughby's Sub., 10 Acre Lots 3 & 4, 4- Section 153. Duplicate assessment of #3787. Tax, $6.19 #23 -- Assm't #2649. Lot 17, Biock 243, City Plat. Now owned by State of California. Tax, $2.89. #24 -- Assm't #2651. E 50' of 8 115' of SW4 of We of Et, Ex. St., 10 Acre Lot 9, 4- Section 155. Improvements removed • 158 prior to Marea.4, 1947. Tax, $16.50 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4586 was read, authorizing the cancellation of Assessment #1992 on the 1946 delinquent tax roll, in the amount of $3.18, plus penalties, as it was paid and not credi- ted on the tax roll. The cancellation vas recommended by City Tax Collector Vansant. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported on the condition of the budget at the end of the six months period. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported there will be a joint meeting with the City of Chula Vista, the California Water & Telephone Co. and the City of National City, on the water question, January 26th at 7:30 P. M. in the local Council Chamber. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that he had made a contact in Los Angeles in regard to water rates, and would like permission to attend the conference in Los Angeles. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the local dump is limiting dumping of certain materials and the City has a temporary agreement with Charles M. Davis to take these mate- rials. Mr. Dickson suggested that the Council contact the County Board of Supervisors and request them to acquire a dump 159 near the City of National City. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that Mr. Dickson follow through on this matter. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON requested permission to attend the City Manager's conference to be held in Santa Monica, Feb- ruary 21-22-23. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that Park Supt. Gauter- eaux has completed the plans for the addition to the Community Building and turned them over to him, and Building Inspector Bird stated they are without error. MAYOR FRITZ inquired as to what is being done in regard to plans for the repair of the Library Building. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Cordingly, that Administrative Officer Dickson and Councilman Thatcher make an agreement with an architect for preliminary Plana. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY inquired as to what has been done in regard to the proposed golf course. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that the Engineer has made a survey and is now in the process of drawing a topographical map, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR, CITY OF N IONAL• I 1 i►— FORNIA