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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 06-15 CC MIN290 National City, California, June 15, 1948 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P. M. Councilmmer. resent: Mamas Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Curry, Matthews, Moved by Thatcher, seconded by A3ans, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 19L8, be dtspensad with, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Dickson, Smith, Campbell, Rogers. BILLS ATJDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 3,574.59 Street Fund 1,164.56 Park M & I Fund 725,98 Light. Dist. #1 32,65 1946 Sewer Fund 1,411031 Unapp. Tax Fund 207.86 Cap. Outlay Fund 644,25 Plan. Com. Fund 36,16 War Mem. Fund 3,94 Payroll Fund .471,70 TOTAL $15,273,00 Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams. Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 4717 was read, authorizing $644.25 paid from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Mission Pipe & Supply Co., $492.22 for the Community Bldg.; National Lumber Co., $108.28 for the Community Bldg,; Hazard -Gould & Co., $4.77, for the Community Bldg,; Wilson F. Clark Co,. $32.83, for the Community Bldg.; M. C. Paterson, $6,15 for the Community Bldg. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 291 HERBY ALGERT, 459 F Street, Chula Vista, was present relative to a survey map on the George Humphrey property. RESOLUTION NO. 4718 was read, accepting the survey map on the George Humphrey property descrteea as' the N-k of Ej-. 40 Acre Lot 4, + Section 132. Moved by Adamz, secn.lded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted:. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. HERBERT A. BARNES was present in regard to street signs. Mayor Fritz stated that the matter will be taken care of in the budget. W. Barnes made some suggestions in regard to lights on the various courts in the Municipal Park. Mayor Fritz stated that it will be taken under advisement. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS present. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending that the following zone variances be granted: Leonare Guatelli to construct a trailer court in the 2700 Block on National Avenue; Marie Stephens for a yard variance; Vincent Willardson to build apart• ments and garages at the corner of 22nd & "I" Streets; Richard Vogel to operate a photo studio at 340 E 8th Street; St. Marys Church for a yard variance; Clarence S. Herzer to build additional house on lot at 1+21 "E" Avenue; Mrs. Edeva R. Fioto for yard variance at 526 "L" Avenue, Petition of J. S. Davidson to build three apartments in existing building in R-2 Zone, was denied. Moved by Matthews, seeonled by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION with 9 names was presented, requesting that their names be withdrawn from another petition which favored the trailer court at 2700 National Avenue. Attorney Campbell ruled that the 292 latter petition would not affect the petition which was required to be presented to the Planning Commission. ELMER CALKIN$, 2020 National Avenue, was present and protested the trailer court. Chas. Bishop, Jr. 2806 National 4vFnue, wee present and protested the trailer court. CLIFFOrd) E VOY, reures ntative,of the trailer court, was present aid state' ,here :world be a play area for the children, and that a good class of people would live there which would mean revenue for the City, MRS. FAESEL, a trailer owner, was present and commended Mr. Savoy for the type of court he plans to build, and protested the slurring remarks being made about people living in trailers, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that all trailer courts have to comply with the Ordinances. COUNCILMAN ADAMS protested against any more trailer courts in the City. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS stated that this area is possibly facing an emergency again and needs trailer courts to help the housing situation, and also a court such as this would mean revenue for the City. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that Federal money should be used for housing. Moved by Adams, that the petition for the trailer court be denied. The motion was declared lost for lack of a second. Mr. Adams, stated that he had heard that some of the Planning Commission members didn't vote on the petition and that one member voted in favor of the court as he was promised some work if the petition passed. MAYOR FRITZ asked Councilman Adams, if he was prefering charges, COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that he had only heard that this occured, MAYOR FRITZ stated that such statements shouldn't he made unless charges were preferred and that he considered the msmpers of the Planning Commission to be honorable men. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS quest.oned Mr. Savoy as to the size of the playground, Mr. Savoy stated that the playground would be 150' x 165', with swings, volly ball courts, and slide shoots. 293 RESOLUTION NO. 4719 was read, authorizing a permit to Leonare Ouatelli to construct and operate a trailer court on Lots 6 to 10 incl. and 13 to 17, incl. Block 29; also Lots 6 to 10 incl., and Lots 13 to 17 incl. Block 37, City P�_:.�, Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that tile R aro t:V or be adopted. Carried, by the following vote tc-w-lt; 3yt„ ; Nat c`tews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: Adams. RESOLUTION NO. 4720 was read, a-:rhorl7ing a zone variance to the St. Mary's Church (O'Sullivan) tr., rnd••ce side yard from required 10 feet to 5 feet as will be raqui_red under new proposed ordinance and substitution of inner court for required 25 feet rear yard, on the 8 1201 of E 165' of 10 Acre Lot 4, * Section 154, Ex. Ste. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4721 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Marie Stephens to convert a garage into an apartment, making the rear yard 4 feet instead of the required 15 feet on the N of Lot 4, all of Lot 3, Block 3, 10 Acre Lot 6, } Section 155, O'Connell's Sub. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4722 was read authorizing a zone variance to Vincent Willardson to build apartments and garages on Lots 11-14, Block 15, 20 Acre Lot 3, a Section 144, Wilbur's Addition. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthew. that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO. 4723 was real, authorizing a zone variance to Richard Vogel, to operate a photo studio on the Nly 7.201 of Lot 18, accepting the Wly 65: thereof and all of Lots 19-20, Block 4, 294 10 Aare Lot 1, * Section 154. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4?24► was read, authorizinc a zone variance to Clarence S. Fetzer to build additional house on the lot at 421 "E" Avenue, existing house tc bo moved when new house is completed. The property is described ;s fellows: S 4+21 cf Nie of Block 2, 10 Acre Lot 12, * Sec;•or 155, iu1cho de la Nation, S 171 of 2, Nj of Lot 3, Block 2, Te Parson Add'n, Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolttion be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting ayee RESOLUTION NO. 4725 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Mrs. Edeva R. Floto to enclose existing porch which will call for a yard variance on the N 41*1 of E 501 of N$ Block 13, 20 Acre Lot 3, Section 131, Frank A. Kimball's Subs Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:00 P. M. and that bids would be opened on the sale of two transformers. There were no bids. MAYOR FRITZ announced that the hearing of protests for the annexation of property East of Harbison Avenue between 4th and 8th Streets, would be heard at this tidies There were no protests. Attorney Campbell suggested tn::t a letter be obtained from Thomas Clarkso4 stating that they; assu,c their proportionate share of sewer and utility costs. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that Administrative Officer Dickson contact Mr. Clarkson and obtain the letter. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye. 295 APPLICATION from B. E. Gray & John Jones, 50 Main Street, for off sale beer and wine license, was read. Chief of Police Bates approved the application. Mayor Fritz ordered the document filed. RESOLUTION NO. 4726 was read, acth -'25;;irg Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to sign a revocable perrei h bra rt.is,t, t°ic r L c r of National City authority to occupy and use a p_,r:;c^ :f the land at the U. S. Naval Station for access to the _o,3 acres of land retained by the City of National City under Ccnd.sn.atlon Actions 214 and 248 Civil. The permit to include an additional area of approximately 921 x 641 at the foot of 13th Street° ?ovod by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR PRITZ announced that it was 8:30 P. M. and the hearing of appeal by C. A. & Margaret Ncble for a zone variance would be heard at this time. Mayor Fritz questioned Ass't Engineer Smith as to the reason the Planning Commission denied the request. Mr. Smith stated that it was on account of the yard variance. C. A. Noble was present and stated that he needs the variance to enlarge the apartment in order to care for more dependents, and could take care of the situation with a 4 foot yard variance. RESOLUTION NO. 4727 was read, authorizing a tone variance to C. A. Noble on Lots 11-12, Block 10, 20 Acre Lot 3, * Section 133, Wilbur's Addtn, Tlnis allows Mr. Noble a 4 foot yard set back with permission to build L garago with living room above. Moved by Adams, seconded bv^iu.;_,r ^. thrt the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present tiut;.,,g rye, REPORT FROM THE PLANKING GC';NIbbION was read, approving the follow- ing changes in the proposed zoning ordinance: That billboards be 296 in C.3 Zone; that all four corners at 4th Street and Palm Avenue be changed to C-2, 100 feet on 4th Street and 125 feet on Palm Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 4728 was read, autb,,1-1.1ing the following changes to be made in the proposed zor._-n . •", •, ';c1 that billboards be allowed in C-3 Zon3; that Liu 2012 :orn.:z•s at 4th Street and Palm Avenue be changed to C-2, it feet on 4th Street and 125 feet on Palm Avenue. Moved by T_='tra—, sc^orded by Adams, that the Resolution be -adopted, Oa: ed, all Councilmen present voting aye. AL GRAFF was present and requc:ted that 4th Street from Palm Avenue to Norton Avenue be changed to an R-2 Zone. Moved by Matthews, that the request be referred to the Planning Commission. The motion was lost for lack of a second. Attorney Campbell ruled that the Council would have to advertise and hold another hearing in order to make the change. After some discussion, the Council agreed not to make any further changes in the Ordinance, as zone variances can be made at a later date. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that Attorney Campbell and Ass't Engineer Smith make the changes -in the proposed zoning ord- inance which are set forth in Resolution No. 4728. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. STATE COMPENSATION INSERANCE POLICY for the fiscal year 1948-1949 was presented. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the policy be accepted arsd ;1.,: deporit premium of $500.00 be paid. Carried, by tiv fol'-n- ir_., .vota to-:,rit: Ayes: Adams, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz, Tars: n� ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICEF DT.CKSON _ubmitted a modified map of the proposed streets of major importance, as suggested by the Division 297 of State Highways. After some study, Councilman Adams suggested that streets running north and south between Roosevelt Avenue and Bay Blvd. be included on the map. RESOLUTION NO. 4729 was read, accepting the modified map of the proposed streets of major inperta:,c z . s-tts° tted by Administrative Officer Dickson, and to anIud ; ruffling north and south between Roosevelt L.ve auc a.id ;:,a; Blvd- Wovud J Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the RcsoL'ni„L. be adoptede Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE FUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION was read, enclosing an outline for the painting of grade crossings. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the crossings be painted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION to purchase tax deeded property was made by Bernard 3. Banke on Lots 1-2-3, Block 22, City Plat. The bid was $300.00. City Clerk Rogers made no recommendation as he wants a decision from the Council whether they wish to sell tax deed property in that area. Mayor Fritz suggested that the application be referred back to City Clerk Rogers to figure the taxes against the property. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the matter be referred back to City Clerk Rogers. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FROM MANUEL G, FELIX, 623 W. 15th Street, was read, requesting a remand rl on business license and $6.00 on music machines, The a ?l 'cation was approved by L. W. Bates, License Collector, McTE1 '_y "h& tcher, seconded by Matthews, that the refunds be made. Ca.r:icd. by the following vote to -wit: Aye.9: Adams, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. 298 COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BIRD was read, requesting that a survey be made from the Board of Underwriters of the Pacific, in regard to our fire defenses. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the survey be made. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE MIFF LC}, ,_, :ci;, requesting that he be granted a portion of ids -•a:.- , - , i' th to 21st. Moved by Thatcher, secondck. - tLJ. - _„-,t be allowed. Carried, all Counci_NLr , ,__ s : ; •-ct'- .r _" APPLICATION to move a butldTng to the First Congregational Cb�uo� property on 16th Street, east of Highland Avenue, was made by L. N. Turrentine for the Church. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the application be granted, provided it is completed within six months. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY was read, re- commending the reappointment of Mrs. George James and Mr. G. Charles Watson to the Library Board for a term of three years, effective July 1, 1948, Attorney Campbell ruled that it is permissible to appoint Mr. Watson to the Library Board, although Mrs. Watson is a Library employee. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the appointments be made° Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. DONALD SMITH was present and presented a subdivision map of Evans Heights No. 2 for steep-. Attorney Camo pe11 a. • settled before the r:'.p Thatcher, that the matter :roe, The problem of drainage was question ^._t tzn drainage problem should be -c,,Ftd-, Moved by Adams, seconded by o re°At'red to Attorney Campbell. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 299 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT was read, in regard to the mosquito control. Councilman Matthews suggested that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Health Department by Administrative Officer Dickson - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICFR DI7ITSCY c^ the crosswalk situation on Roosevelt Avenue. ,,Th .,: f ,-o St, Supt. Finnerty and himself. They _ ,:cC1.. in ' ,.c, a•:_rs ;c painted on Roosevelt Avenue at tile *' , 'urn, •- - .Jrc _ c ,i ors Main Street, one; 4th Street, two; F_fcr Steut, one; 8th Street, 2; 10th Street, 2; 13th Street, 4. Moved by Tn.achet,seconded by Adams, that the recommendations be accept,.d and the work performed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that he received a communication from the Army Engineers regarding the bulkhead and pierhead line and they suggested that the City modify our request for a 1000 foot pier, Mr. Dickson suggested that Resolution No. 4691 be rescinded and change the bulkhead line from San Diego Harbor Point 303 to San Diego Harbor Point 499 and extend the pierhead 1000 feet westerly and parallel to said bulkhead line. RESOLUTION NO. 4730 was read, rescinding Resolution No. 4691, and to re-establish the bulkhead line from San Diego Harbor Point 303 to San Diego Harbor Point 499 and extend the pierhead 1000 feet westerly and manning parallel to said bulkhead line. Moved by Thatcher, seconded 'b:'. tthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Cot:.^c' „ ,sent voting aye. APPLICATION FROM T. iGJ :LECTRIC RAILWAY CO. to increase rates was read. COUYCI`, :"-" L :'.I,G advocated Municipal bus lines. MAYOR FRITZ suggested t_ac h7 aristrative Officer Dickson ascertain the date of the hearing. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON suggested 300 that Attorney Campbell be given instructions to file a protest. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the City join with the City of San Diego on a protest of the higher rates, and that Attorney Campbell fellow thro':g'- on the Protest. Carried, all Councilmen present -noting aye., MAYOR FRITZ anncutte,_ :-- ugct meeting June 22nd at 7:30 P.M. in the `.Cunt_ .1 , 'Ldub- 2 MAYOR FRITZ adjourned tinnF,:' ,? tv . 30 191+8, at 7:30 P. M. o'clock. QQta� et. the: Oft CIl.! or NATIONA CITYCALIFOf:NI ATTEST: 3,fif/A-4/11-7-4,,44) CITY C 7.::