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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 07-06 CC MIN1. National City, California, July 6, 1948 Regular meeting ofithe City Council was called to order by Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz at 7:30 P. M. Councilmen present: Adams, Curry, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Matthews. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 1948, and the adjourned meeting of June 30, 1948, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Campbell, Dickson, Smith, Gaut- ereaux, BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ Street Fund Park M & I Fund Light. Dist. #1 Capital Outlay Fund Unapp. Tax Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL 2,710.29 168.73 618.40 1,265.86 97.28 11*150 Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams; that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 4739 was read, authorizing the following payments from the Capital Outlay Fund for the Community Building: National Lumber Co., $25.17; Mayer & Boyce Elevator Co., $315.48; Mission Pipe & Supply Co., $.21; Federal Works Agency, $925.00 for rental payment. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON submitted a map from the Division of Highways on the proposed freeway, and stated that the Highway Officials would like to have a meeting with the 00nnt41. Mayor _ 2. Fritz suggested that Mr. Dickson obtain a better detailed map of II the freeway before the meeting with the Highway Officers. 1 COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS present. APPLICATIONS FOR BEVERAGE LICENSES are as follows: Eugene Y. & Thelma G. Patterson, 1125 National Avenue, for on sale beer; Laura F. Sellers, 1524+ E. 18th Street, off sale general; Jacob P. Peitz, 623 W. 15th Street, on sale beer. The applications have been approved by the Chief of Police. Mayor Fritz ordered the appli- cations filed. ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE CITY LIBRARY was read. Mayor Fritz ques- tioned the number of people living outside the City, who use the Library, as it is the responsibility of the County to finance out- side residents.. Administrative Officer Dickson suggested that the City obtain County financial assistance. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. LLOYD PENICK, Contractor, was present in regard to pulling trees on the National Avenue sidewalk and curb job. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that E. E. Wallace and R. L. Beuthel of the Division of Highways, expected the work to be done by the maintenance crews but the Sacramento office ruled that the job would have to be advertised for contract work. This procedure would cause several weeks delay and they suggested that the City assume the responsibility of pulling the trees and the State will reim- burse the City. Mr. Penick stated that he is willing to remove the trees under some agreement. Also, to proceed with the work, the Engineer's Office will have to set the grade stakes in order for the utility companies to make the necessary changes. However, Mr. Penick suggested that the trees not be pulled until the contract 1 1 3. is signed. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that the Engineer's Department is very busy at this time and it will be necessary to employ a survey crew for about 5 days at approximately $35.00 per day, to set the stakes. RESOLUTION NO. 4740 was read, authorizing Engineer Ireland to employ a survey crew to set the grade stakes on the National Avenue Sidewalk and Cuth job; also authorizing a project with the State Division of Highways for the removal of the trees, City to do the work and be reimbursed by the State Division of Highways. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES was read, requesting the use of the War Memorial Bowl one night a week from August 15th to September 15th. Administrative Officer Dickson requested that a policy be adopted establishing a rental schedule for the Bowl, and suggested a rental of $10.00 per night on this request. Moved by Adams, that a $10.00 minimum rental be charged for non-commercial users and a $25.00 minimum rental be charged for commercial users. Councilman Curry questioned the hour of closing. Administrative Officer Dickson suggested that the requirements for service be considered. Councilman Adams suggested that the matter be referred to Administrative Officer Dickson to work out a rental schedule. Mr. Dickson suggested that Park Supt. Gautereaux be consulted as to the nights to be assigned to the Jehovah's Witnesses. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews; that a rental schedule be worked out by Administrative Officer Dickson and Park Supt. Gautereaux, and that the minimum fee of $10.00 per night be charged the Jeh- ovah's Witnesses on their request. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 4a r COMMUNICATION FROM R. S. LANE, 47.03 Utah Street, San Diego, was read requesting a refund of $7.50 on his business license. The refund was recommended by License Collector L. W. Bates. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM GLADYS E. CHOATE was read, protesting the dog owners who allow their dogs to run loose in the vicinity of 18th Street and "I" and "J" Avenues. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that he had referred the complaint to the Chief of Police. COMMUNICATION FROM L. E. C. SMITH, 1140 E. 6th Street, was read, complaining about loose dogs in his neighborhood, which have killed several of his chickens, Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the complaint be referred to the Chief of Police, and that action be taken. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION TO PURCHASE TAX DEEDED PROPERTY by Bernard J. Banke, was read, RESOLUTION NO. 4741 was read, accepting the opening bid of Bernard J. Banke in the amount of $300.00 on Lots 1,2,3, Block 22, City Plat, for a public tax sale. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM WALTER H. BARBER, Contractor, was read, requesting the payment of $6,591.42 on the sewer contract for work completed as of June 30, 1948, less 10% rentention. Report from Engineer Ireland was read,iecommending that the payment be made to Mr. Barber. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the payment be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. 5. COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BIRD was read, recommending that Fire Hydrants be installed at the following locations: Earle Dr and Palmer Street 8th Street & N Avenue 6th Street and K Avenue llth Street and R Avenue ist Street and L Avenue Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the hydrants be in- stalled. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM STEPHEN B. ROBINSON, Attorney, was read, relative to the Interim Opinion of the Commission upon the application of the California Water & Telephone Co, for an increase in rates, Attorney Campbell recommended that Mr. Robinson or Mr. Burke attend the discussion with the Cities of the South Bay Area. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that Mr. Robinson or Mr. Burke be invited to attend the discussion; also that Administrative Officer Dickson write a letter to the Railroad Commission asking that the interim agreement be not made permanent until further study is made by the City Council and its legal counsel. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL suggested that Mr. Boyer and other Chula Vista officials be invited to attend the joint meeting with Mr. Robinson. Administrative Officer Dickson suggested July 19th as the date of the meeting, which was agreed by the Council. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented a request from the Steel Canyon Area for an application for water from the Colorado River. Administrative Officer Dickson recommended that the City enter a protest, Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that Attorney Campbell be authorized to enter a protest. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON recommended the following purchases and requested authorization to obtain quotations for same: Two new cars for the Police Department and to trade in one car on same; wire recorder in the amount of $157.88, including attachments; roller for the Street Department. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that Mr. Dickson be authorized to obtain quotations on equipment mentioned and advertise for bids on equipment where such procedure is required. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON presented the corrected zoning map for the proposed. zoning ordinance, which was laid over for the corrections to be made on the ordinance. COUNCILMAN CURRY suggested that steps be taken to install a traffic light at 18th Street and National Avenue. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that a representative of Rolland Oliver stated that Mr. Oliver will possibly compromise with the City for $750.00 for the property at 30th Street and Palm Avenue, for which the City has filed condemnation proceedings. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the City offer Mr. Oliver $750.00 for the property and in the event of refusal to proceed with condemnation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting ate. MAYOR FRITZ set July 12th at 7:30 P. M. for a conference meeting with the Civil Service Commission on the James R. Crowell case. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that a warrant be drawn in the amount of $500.00 from the General Fund, made payable to the Jubilee Committee. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayess Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. 7. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. maya,4 ATTEST: TIONAL CITY, CA�,1F'ORVIA