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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 06-02 CC MIN279 National City, California, June 2, 1948 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P. M. Councilmen present: Adams, Curry, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Matthe.s. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 18, 1943, and the adjourned meet- ing of May 25, 1948, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Campbell, Dickson, Gautereaux, Smith, Rogers. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 2,210.04 Street Fund 66.62 Park M & I Fund 177.54 War Mem. Fund 81.19 Cap. Outlay Fund 292.08 Harbor Fund 1,000.00 Payroll Fund 8,838,80 UnapP. Tax Fund 208.80 TOTAL $12,874.79 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. 4698 was read, authorizing the payment of $292.08 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Mine Safety Appliances Co., $289.05, for the Fire Dept.; M. C. Paterson, $3.03, for the Community Bldg. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 280 ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported on the sewer bids and ruled that no material change in bids after the opening of bids should be made and that the Peterson bid is not a valid bid. ATTORNEY WARNER, representing Mr. Peterson was present and argued in favor of acceptance of the Peterson bid. MR. PETERSON was present and argued that it wasn't necessary to have the specifications attached to the bid. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL further ruled that the Peterson bid did not have a totaled price which was required in the ad- vertisement. The Engineer's report was again read, which stated that the Peterson bid was doubtful as to procedure. MAYOR FRITZ stated that the Engineer's report and the Attorney's ruling had been heard and asked for a motion. RESOLUTION NO. 4699 was read, accepting the bid of Walter H., Barber in the amount of $146,517.60 for the construction of trunk sewers and pumping plants. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION OF G. Q. AND H. D. FACRRELL, 109 National Avenue, for on sale beer license, which had been approved by Chief of Police Bates, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM EDGAR A. HUDSON was read, giving notice of termination of occupancy June 20, 1948, for leased tidelands. Mayor Fritz suggested that Administrativel0fficer Dickson inspect the property at the termination of time. COMMUNICATION FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES was read, relative to uniform street and highway signs effective June 1, 1948. Mayor Fritz suggested that the matter be brought up at the budget session. 281 COMMUNICATION FROM DeGRAFF AUSTIN, Chairman of Board of County Supervisors, was read, in regard to the appointment of local advisory boards for the Housing and Rent Act. Mayor Fritz suggested that the matter be referred back to the County Supervisors. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the City refer the matter back to the County Board of Supervisors. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY expressing appreciation for the cooperation of all appointive and elective officials in their recent transaction, was read and ordered filed. RESOLUTION N0, 4700 was read, granting the request of Carmen C. Collins to move a building to Lots 14-15, Block 3, Home Crest A, + Section 128, provided the building is completed within six months from this date, and complies with the building code. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO. 4701 was read, granting the request of S. Z. Green• berg to move a building to Lots 21-22, Block 17, City Plat, provided the building is completed within six months from this date and complies with the building code, Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4702 was read, granting the request of Maria Luisa Apodaca to move a building to Lots 6-7, Block 115, City Plat, provided the building is completed within six months from this date and complies with the building code. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 282 RESOLUTION NO. 4703 was read, granting the request of Anselmo V. Hernandez to move a building to Lots 13-14, Block 147, City Plat, provided the building is completed within six months from this date and complies with the building code. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye COMMUNICATION FROM NORfAL S. RICHARDSON, Secretary, Advent Christian Conference of So. California was read, requesting the extension of their zone variance. RESOLUTION NO. 4704 was read, authorizing renewal of a zone variance for six months to Norval S. Richardson, Advent Christian Conference of Southern California to build a church on Lots 18- 19-20, Block 4, Frank P. Reed's Sub., 20 Acre Lot 2, } Section 133. Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM J. J. HARRIGAN, 120 National Avenue, was read, requesting permission to erect a sign in the parkway at 4th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Administrative officer Dickson questioned the liability of, the City in such an action. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be referred to Attorney Campbell to report on at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM HAROLD I. JENSEN, JR., 41 E. 2nd Street, was read, protesting the refuse blown about from the "drive -inns" in the City, also the loud playing of music at late hours. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that he had personally contacted another drive-in near his home, on the same matter, as the refuse from that establishment blew in his yard. Attorney 283 Campbell suggested that it is a police problem. Mayor Fritz suggested that the Police Department take -care of the situation and make a report at the next meeting and requested Administrative Officer Dickson to follow through with the Police Department. MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was now 8:00 o'clock P. M. and the bids on the sewer pumping plant would now be opened. Bid of Fairbanks, Morse & Co., $1,081.00. Same approved by Ass't Engineer Smith. RESOLUTION N0. 4705 was read, accepting the bid of Fairbanks, Morse & Co., in the amount of $1,081.00 for sewer pumping plant. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ELLEN BAEDER, Librarian, was read, stating that the Library Board of Trustees recommends the reappointment of Mr. George James and Mr. G. Charles Watson to the Board for a term of three years, effective July 1, 1948. Mayor Fritz brought up the question of Mrs. Watson being a Library employee and Mr. Watson a Board Member, and stated that the matter had been called to his attention on several occasions, and felt that it could become an embarrassing situation. Councilman Thatcher stated that Mr. Watson makes a good board member, but can see the situation. Councilman Adams stated that he has heard no complaints on the Library and it is a regretable situation. Councilman Thatcher suggested that the matter be laid over until the next meeting. It was so ordered. RESOLUTION NO. 4706 was read, authorizing the employment of John E. Rising, as head chairman for the sewer project, effective June 14, 1948, salary $200.00 per month, as recommended by 284 Engineer Ireland. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4707 was read, authorizing the employment of Jim Welch as temporary Park Recreation Director, effective June 3, 1948, salary $235.00 per month, as recommended by Park Supt. Gautereaux. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4708 was read, authorizing the temporary employ- ment of the following for the summer recreation program as recommended by Park Supt. Gautereaux: Gene Horton, Sr. Guard, effective June 7, 1948, salary $1.00 per hour; Mrs. Mary Taylor, Sr. Guard, effective June 12, 1948, salary $1.00 per hour; Charles Houlihan, Jr. Guard, effective June 12, 1948, salary $.85 per hour; M,rs. Ruth Copeland, Checking & Ass't Cashier, effective June 12, 1948, salary $.70 per hour; Gracelyn Cavanaugh, Checking & Ass't Cashier, salary $.70 per hour. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM PARK SUPT. GAUTEREAUX was read, suggesting a time schedule for the lighted play areas with rules and regulations governing same. RESOLUTION NO. 4709 was read, adopting the following time schedule for the lighted play areas in the Municipal Park with rules and regulations governing same: The recreation areas shall be supervised five and one-half days per week, and/or all time that the areas are officially open. All night lighted play 285 areas shall be lighted Monday through Friday, from dusk to 10:00 P. M. (weather permitting) except on certain stated holidays or when deemed necessary by the Park Dept. to close same for repairs or maintenance care. Special requests for night lighting by organizations or groups for Saturday or Sunday may be granted by the Park Dept. All lighting used for recreational purposes Shall be furnished free of charge. Night lighted areas shall be supervised from 2;00 P. M. to 10:00 P. M. except summer montbi which shall be 9:00 A. M. to 10:00 P. M. Lights on all outside play areas shall be turned off promptly at 10:00 P. M. In the case of soft ball games, there shall be no inning started in a soft ball game after 9:45 P. M., this to include tie games. It shall be the duty of the recreation Supervisor to notify the participants and spectators several minutes prior to closing time that the lights will be turned off and they will now please leave the area. The recreation personnel shall be vested with police powers covering recreational areas only, upon the rec- ommendation of Park Supt, and Police Chief. The allocation of areas lighted or otherwise for adults, juniors and small children shall be under the jurisdiction of the Park and Recreational Dept, Supt. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Reso- lution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION N0. 4710 was read, authorizing the installation of night lighting on the shuffle -board courts, outdoor basket ball and volley ball courts at the approximate cost of $450.00-$500.00, as recommended by Park Supt. Gautereaux. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 286 RESOLUTION NO. 4711 was read, accepting a grant deed from Roy S. Humphrey and Vera E. Humphrey and Bernice L. Williams for Street purposes only on the following described property: Ely 40' of 20 Acre Lot 4, i Section 132, Nat'l Ro., excepting from the Ely 402 of Lot 4, the Sly 330► thereof. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4712 was read, authorizing the refund of duplicate payments made on current taxes, as recommended by Tax Collector Vansant: Paradise Valley Sanitarium, refund of $4.95 on assess- ment #2929; San Diego Federal Savings and Loan Asson, refund of $21.44 on assessment #1733. Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. INSURANCE POLICY for fire and theft on the City's motor vehicle fleet, was presented. Attorney Campbell approved same. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the policy be accepted and the premium in the amount of $302.05 be paid to Guy & Guy. Carried by the following vote to -wit; Ayes: Adams, Curry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO, 4713 was read, a Resolution of Intention on Lighting District #l. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM ENGINEER IRELAND was presented on Lighting District #1. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the report be accepted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. 287 RESOLUTION NO. 4714 was read, appointing time and place for hearing protests and directing Clerk to give notice of said hearing on Lighting District #1, set for July 20, 1948, at 8:oo P. M. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that he has a Communication from the State Recreation Director relative to the local recreation program. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that Mayor Fritz extend an invitation to the Director to assist with the program. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that he has a communication from the Sweetwater Union High School District which states that they approved a $400 allocation for the summer recreation program. Mr. Dickson further stated that to date, he has not heard from the National School District, nor the National City Relief Federation. Mr. Dickson suggested that the City appropriate $1,750.00 as their share toward the summer recreation program. RESOLUTION NO. 4715 was read, authorizing the transfer of $1,750.00 from the Unbudgeted Reserve to the Park Fund to take care of the City's portion of expense on the Summer Rocreation program. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ABEL GARCIA, 1734 McKinley Avenue, waa present and stated that he wants to form a community club at 1840 McKinley Avenue. Mayor Fritz questioned the type of club and Mr. Garcia stated that it would be a membership club with paid dues. There would be dances, gatherings, etc. without charge. Attorney Campbell ruled there are no restrictions for a social club which is non profit, and there would be no action required. 288 ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported on the request of J. J. Harrigan to erect a sign at 4th Street and Roosevelt Avenue in the parkway, and stated that the City is assuming liability in granting per- mission for the erection of signs on parkways. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the request be tabled. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ADAMS reported that he had read a letter from the Chief of Police to one of his former employees who is accused of a crime, and automaticaly discharged. Mr. Adams contended that the provision in the Civil Service Ordinance is to sharp. MAYOR FRITZ reported that the traffic is quite heavy on Roosevelt Avenue and there are no cross walks and suggested they be painted at 4th Street, 8th Street, and l3th Street, and would like to have the matter referred to St. Supt. Finnerty and Administrative Officer Dickson. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Mayor Fritz's suggestions be carried out. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ suggested that Ed James be appointed to fill the un- expired term on the Civil Service Commission of Rev. Essingham. RESOLUTION NO. 4716 was read, authorizing the appointment of Ed James as member of the Civil Service Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Rev. Wallace Essingham. Said term to expire October 1, 1950. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR P'RITZ requested a Committee meeting of the Jubilee Committee June 8th at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chamber. MAYOR FRITZ set June llth at 7:30 P. M. for a meeting of the Budget Committee in the Council Chamber. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. JN C L ITrOF YA ATTEST: 289 AL C TY,I ALIFORNIA