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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 06-30 CC ADJ MIN301 National City, California, June 30, 1948 Adjourned meeting of June 15, 1948, of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P. M. Councilmen present: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Fritz. Councilmen absent; Thatcher. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Campbell, Dickson, Rogers, Vansant. H. E. MANN, 1210 East 24th Street, was present and requested that boulevard stop signs be installed at 24th Street and L Avenue. D. R. MOORE, 2320 L Avenue, was present requesting that boulevard stop signs be installed at 24th Street and L Avenue. Mayor Fritz suggested that the request be referred to the Traffic Commission for study and return a report to the Council. COUNCILMAN THATCHER present. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS reported that he had received complaints in regard to traffic hazards at 18th Street and L Avenue. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Traffic Commission study the situation at 24th and 18th Streets and L Avenue, and make recommendations on same. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. HENRY L. ALGERT, 459 F Street, Chula Vista, was present and pre- sented a communication from Ave E. Smith, which agreed to construct a storm drain on Evans Heights No.2 Subdivision. Attorney Campbell suggested that the drain show on the subdivision map, and that a bond be posted before the map is accepted. RESOLUTION NO. 4731 was read, accepting the subdivision map of Evans Heights No. 2, provided an easement on the North 5' of Lot 3 's given to the City, and that the map show the construction of a 302 10 inch storm drain pipe from K Avenue to J Avenue which covers an area of 298 feet, and a bond be posted for same. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4732 was read, authorizing the following transfers from the Unapportioned Tax Fund and the Special Delinquent Tax Fund, as recommended by C. W. Vansant, City Treasurer: From Unapportioned Tax Fund: General Fund $27,664.25 Library Fund 8,372.08 Park M & I Fund 9,100.08 Sink. Fund #+ 2,184.02 Sink. Fund #6 3,276.03 Sink. Fund #8 7,280.07 Plan. Com. Fund ,184.02 TOTAL $60,060.55 From Special Delinquent Tax Fund: General Fund 3,433.06 Library Fund 1,018.95 Park M & I Fund 1,129.30 Sink. Fund #4 271 Sink. Fund #6 406,0 Sink. Fund #8 903.41E Plan. Com. Fund___2212.23 TOTAL 7 i.3 Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4733 was read, authorizing the transfer of $685.18 from Sinking Fund No. 7, to the General Fund, in order to close the account, as recommended by City Treasurer Vansant. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON requested transfers from the Unbudgeted Reserve appropriation as follows: Legal Printing —other, $13.35; Council Salaries, $10.00; Treasurer Expense, $26.27; Administrative Officer, Salary, $39.16; Assessor Expense, $86.58; Tax Collector expense, $68.32; Civil Service, expense, $24.04; Janitor salary, "t117.68; City Hall Utilities, $155.01; Police expense, $412.12; 303 Police Gas & 0i1, $281.50; Fire expense, $4.23; Fire Mechanic Labor, $205.89; Pound utilities, $10.72; Compensation Insurance, $561.87; Fire & Liability Insurance, $441.47; Sewer salaries, $1,047.87; transfer to Unbudgeted Reserve from General Fund, $81.08. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the transfers be authorized. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0: 4734 was read, authorizing the following fund trans- fers: From Library Fund to General Fund to repay loan $5 000.00 From Park Maint. & Imp. Fund to General Fund to repay loan 1,500.00 From 1946 Sewer Fund to Capital Outlay Fund to repay loan 100,000.00 From Capital Outlay Fund to War Memorial, deficit 913.57 Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4735 was read, authorizing the appointment of Thomas L. Knott as inspector on sewer and pumping plant construction, effective July 1, 1948, salary $225.00 per month, with $25.00 per month, car allowance. The appointment was recommended by Engineer Ireland. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4736 was read, authorizing the appointment of 0. Leroy Harkey, Cost Accountant, effective June 21, 1948, salary $250.00 per month. The appointment was recommended by Administrative Officer Dickson. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM PARK SUPT. GAUTEREAUX, was read, requesting that a warrant be drawn in favor of Federal Bureau of Internal Revenue, in the amount of $4.24, as an error was made in the remittance of the Federal Amusement Tax on swimming pool tickets. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the warrant be drawn, Carried•by 304 the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM ST. SUPT. FINNERTY was read, requesting that M. S. Briggs, Leadman Street Dept., be advanced to next pay grade, $256.00, effective July 1, 1948. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the advancement be authorized. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES was read, requesting that the emergency appointment of Mary Louise Sides be extended for an additional thirty days while the eligibility list is being prepared for the position. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that he has been negotiating with Rolland Oliver for a piece of property at 30th Street and Palm Avenue, 40' x 60', to be used as a sewer pumping station, and Mr. Oliver is asking $1,000.00 for the land. Mr. Dickson read the appraisal, made by Charles E. Anderson, who appraised the property at a maximum of $500.00. Mr. Dickson stated it is essential for the City to have the property and they must purchase or condemn same. Attorney Campbell suggested that the City start condemnation proceedings and pass a resolution of necessity. RESOLUTION NO. 4737 was read, a Resolution of Necessity to condemn, and authorizing Attorney Campbell to open condemnation proceedings, on the following described property: Beginning at the intersection of the easterly line of i Section 134, Rancho de la Nation, with the northerly line of Sweetwater Road; thence N 18° 55' West along saLd easterly 'ine of + Section 134 a distance of 60 feet; thence Soath 800 04' West, ;antilel to said Sweetwater Road a distance of 305 40 feet; thence South 18° 551 East a distance of 60 feet to north- erly line of Sweetwater Road; thence North 80° 041 East along the northerly line of said road 40 feet to the point of beginning. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL suggested that a warrant be drawn in the amount of $500.00 to be deposited with the condemnation proceedings to take care of the appraisal value of the property to be obtained from Roland Oliver. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the warrant be drawn. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Attorney Campbell obtain a title search on the property to be acquired from Oliver. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES was read, in regard to the convention to be held in Long Beach September 19 to 23 inclusive. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the expenses of City Officials, Department Heads, Elected Officials and City Attorney, attending the convention, be paid by the City. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported on a communication he received from O'Melveny & Myers in regard to assessment district for the 1946 sewer. They quoted a fee on the $550,000.00 issue as follows: 2$ on the first $300,000.00 and 1$ on the balance, also $100.00 for an opinion. Mr. Campbell requested permission for Engineer Ireland and himself to consult O'Melveny & Myers in Los Angeles. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that authorization be granted the Engineer and Attorney to make the trip. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. 306 ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that he had received another communication from O'Melveny & Myers in regard to Avon Products Co. for a business license in National City, which is $5.00 per day. Mr. Campbell requested permission to take care of this matter during his stay in Los Angeles. Such action was agreed to by the Council, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that the City has lost the Dunlop case in the District Court of Appeal, Mr. Campbell stated that the City could petition for a hearing in the Supreme Court but did not recommend same, Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Attorney take no further action on the case. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. CITY CLERK ROGERS reported that Chas. & Evelyn Abrams, owners of the SW48' of Lots 15 & 16, Block 3, 10 Acre Lot 8, k Section 154, do not have access to their property since the City closed the streets and alleys in Block 3, 10 Acre Lot 8, in -k Section 154, to be used for Park purposes. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the closing had been advertised and posted and there were no protests, and suggested that Administrative Officer Dickson and Engineer Ireland check the matter. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the investigation be made. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL excused. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS brought up the question of the removal of dead trees and those damaging sidewalks, and stated that property owners are complaining and something should be done. Mayor Fritz stated that all property owners have been authorized to remove the trees when they made the request to the Council. Attorney Campbell suggested that St, Supt, Finnerty notify property owners, whose sidewalks are in a dangerous condition, to repair same, and that a Committee of the Council make a study of the situation with St. Supt. Finnerty. Mayor Fritz suggested that theleague be contacted for advice. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that a Managers meeting will be helu July 23rd in Pasadena, and 307 would be glad to get suggestions from the meeting. REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, in regard to the findings and recommendation of the James R. Crowell case. The report recommended that the dismissal of James R. Crowell from the Police Department be sustained. Affidavits signed by Clarence Carmen and the Police Department Grievance Committee consisting of Officers Young, Yandell and Hill, were read. Mayor Fritz stated that he has a copy of the transcript of the case and that the Council has 30 days in which to render a decision, and he would like to have each member of the Council study the transcript. Council- man Adams suggested that copies of the two affidavits be made and that a close comparison be made of the testimony in the affidavits and the testimony given under oath. Mayor Fritz suggested an in- formal meeting with the Civil Service Commission before a decision is rendered. The Council agreed. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that he would like to have 14th Street resurfaced before Jubilee day, from National Avenue to D Avenue. Mr. Dickson stated that 14th Street is an 80 foot street but suggested the improvement of 30 feet of the road bed, and pres- ented the following costs: 0i1 mix, $924.00; macadam, $1,880.00; plant mix, $2,760.00. These amounts include materials only. Admin- istrative Officer Dickson stated that St. Supt. Finnerty and him- self recommend macadam for the improvement. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the recommendation be accepted and the improvement made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that a possible lease is pending for a portion of our tidelands which adjoins the Navy bulk- head, but was not in a position to give the details as yet. 308 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON requested that he be authorized to take the balance of his 1947 vacation from July 12th to 17th. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON requested permission to attend.the City Manager's meeting to be held July 23rd in Pasadena. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the request be granted, and expenses paid by the City. Carried, all Couoilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON presented the 1948-1949 budget for approval. RESOLUTION NO. 4738 was read, adopting the 1948-1949 budget presentee by Administrative Officer Dickson. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ suggested another budget meeting to discuss Capital Outlay expenditures in the near future. CITY AUDITOR HARRY E. BONNELL was present and stated that it is gratifying to see the excellent financial condition of the City at this time. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: CITY CLERK // 422 e4 -- YO', CITY OF NATIONAL CITE CALIFORNIA