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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 03-02 CC MIN188 National City, California, March 2, 1948 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P.M. Councilmen present: Adams, Cordingly, New- berry, Thatcher, Fritz. ' Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 1948, and the ad- journed meeting of February 24, 1948, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Dickson, Gautereaux, Campbell, Smith. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund Street Fund Park M & I Fund War Mem. Fund 1946 Sewer Capital outlay Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL $ 2,290.6o 859.66 237.84 535.69 114.42 1,429933 ,.7g $14$g;327.i9 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: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION N0. 4612 was read, authorizing the payment of $1,429.73 to Fuller Motors from the Capital Outlay Fund, for purchase of a Ford Pick -Up to be used by the Pound. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, THOMAS H. COSBY, JR. POST was read, requesting the City Council to erect two posts in _ -A 189 front of the Community Center Building for the purpose of hang- ing a sign when an organization meets in that building. The posts to be equipped with overhanging lights. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that this be referred to the Administrative Officer and Park Department for costs and recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION from Clayton J, & Nella B. Murphy, 213 Highland Ave. for off sale beer and wine, was read and referred to Chief of Police Bates. COMMUNICATION FROM WALTER H. BARBER, was read, requesting pay- ment of their final bill, now due. This communication was ordered referred to the Engineer's office in order for the City Engineer to file a "notice of completion." COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY, was read, showing the returns of the ballots which were given out to persons over 12 years of age, who rode buses "N" and "Z" on February 11, 1948, expressing whether or not they would like to have -the City Council adopt anf ordinance prohibiting smoking on buses within the City of National City. The results were as follows: For: 1164 - Against: 641. Moved by Mnmq, seconded by Thatcher, that this be referred to City Attorney Campbell for further study. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FROM G. W. ROUNTREE, to move a building from 204 "H" Street, Chula Vista to 832 E. 28th St., City, was read. The building dd of framestructure and is to be used•as a home. Building Inspector Bird inspected the building and found it met all the necessary requirements. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that permission be granted to move the building. Carried, 190 all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FROM W. J. BRIGGS to move a house from the rear of 135 Laurel St., City, to the rear of 522 Highland Ave, for use as a home, was read. This building was inspected by Inspector Bird and found to meet all of the requirements. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that permission be granted Mr. Briggs to move in this house. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PLOT PLAN OF BULK PLANT FOR LYNCO OIL COMPANY, 16th & McKinley Ave. was shown, This plan was approved as per ordinance. signed by James A. Bird, Fire Marshal. The plan was ordered filed. RESOLUTION NO. 4613 was read, granting a refund to Clarence P. Jendro of $12.25 on his business license. This business was known as Howard's Cafe, 305 Highland Avenue. A refund of $7.50 was granted on business license of V. & M. Cafe, 1024 National Ave. Refund of $9.75 was granted on the business license of De Scisciolo Brothers Cafe, 18 E. 9th St. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. BABYLAND INFANTS LAUNDRY, 3095 National Ave., San Diego, request- ing a refund of $56.75 on their business' license was read. Also, a request from Thomas L. Crownover, National City Distributor of the Tribune -Sun, that the $70.00 which he paid for his business license be returned. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that both these requests be referred to Attorney Campbell for study and recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE FAIMAN COMPANY, was read, requesting space on the beach at the foot of 24th Street for scrapping of a steam 191 vessel 110 feet long. They would like space between the ship being scrapped at that location and the edge of the Naval Repair Base. If that space is impossible to obtain, they would like space as close to the spur track as possible. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that this request be referred to City Attorney Campbell and Administrative Officer Dickson, for rec- ommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4614 was read, authorizing the City Clerk to remove the payment to Walter H. Barber of $8,290.80 and change the total of the bills. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4615 was read, authorizing the payment of $3.50 to Bert Strand, Sheriff for mileage used in the serving of affidavits. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. THIS BEING THE TIME AND PLACE fixed for the opening of bids for the $207,000. of the SEWER BONDS, 1946, of the City of National City, California, the following bids received pursuant to the notice of sale were publicly opened, examined, and read: JOHN NUVEEN & COMPANY, Los Angeles, Calif. bid par, accrued in- terest to date of delivery, and a premium of $1,735. for bonds bearing an interest rate of 3% per annum, payable semi-annually. BLYTH & COMPANY, INC., Los Angeles, Calif. bid par, accrued in- terest to date of delivery, and a premium of $325 for bonds bearing an interest rate of 2 3/4% per annum, payable semi-annually. 192 - DEMPSEY-TEGELER & COMPANY, Los Angeles, Calif. bid par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $931.50 for bonds bearing an interest rate of 2 3/4% per annum, payable semi-annually. BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, San Fran- cisco, Calif. bid par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $2,489for bonds bearing an interest rate of 2 3/4% per annum, payable semi-annually. WEEDEN & COMPANY, Los Angeles, Calif. bid par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $1,393 for bonds bearing an interest rate of 3% per annum, payable semi-annually. CALIFORNIA BANK, Los Angeles, bid par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $787 for bonds bearing an interest rate of 2 3/4% per annum, payable semi-annually. DEAN WITTER & COMPANY, Los Angeles, bid par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $1,156 for bonds bearing an interest rate of 2 3/4% per annum, payable semi-annually. • PAINE, WEBBER, JACKSON & CURTIS, Los Angeles, bid par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $275 for bonds bearing an interest rate of 3% per annum, payable semi-annually. WESLEY HALL & COMPANY, San Diego, bid par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $2,247 for bonds bearing an'• interest rate of 3 1/4% per annum, payable semi-annually. AFTER CONSIDERING THE VARIOUS BIDS and discussing the bids with the City Treasurer and the City Attorney, upon motion duly made by Councilman Newberry, seconded by Councilman Adams, and unani- mously carried, the following resolution was adopted. 193 RESOLUTION NO. 4616 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AWARDING SEWER BONDS 1946, OF SAID CITY TO THE BEST BIDDER. WHEREAS, at the time and place fixed for the opening of bids for the $207,000 of the SEWER BONDS, 1946, of the City of_National City, numbered 109 to 315, inclusive, all bids were publicly opened, examined, and read, and a tabulation thereof 'has been entered in the minutes; and } WHEREAS, the bid of the bidder hereinafter named is the highest and best bid made by a responsible bidder for said bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of National City, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND DETERMINE as follows: Section 1. That the bid of BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, offering par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $2,489.00 for said $207,000 of bonds to bear interest at the rate of 2 3/4% per annum, payable semi-annually, is the highest and best bid for said bonds. Said bid is hereby accepted and the bonds awarded to said bidder in accordance with the terms of its proposal. Section 2. That all bids, other than the one accepted in Section 1 hereof, are rejected and the City Clerk is directed to return the checks accompanying said rejected bids to the re- spective bidders. 194 Section 3. That the interest rate on said $207,000 of bonds be and it hereby is fixed at 2 3/4% per annum, payable semiannually. Section 4. The City Treasurer is hereby directed to deliver said bonds to the successful bidder upon the payment of par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and the premium above stated. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. BIDS FOR PIPES were received from U. S. Pipe & Foundry, Los Angeles; Waterworks Supply, Los Angeles; American Cast Iron Pipe, Los Angeles; Industries Supply, San Diego; Western Metal Supply, San Diego; and Mission Pipe & Supply, San Diego. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the bids be referred to Administrative Officer Dickson. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was time for the adjourned hearing on sidewalks and curbs on National Avenue from 18th Street to 30th Street. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that he had some letters from property owners in this section withdrawing their previous protests. Mr. H. S. Doggett, owner of Lots 5, 6, and 7 in Block 1 of Smith & Plante's Sub., 10 Acre Lot 1 in Quarter Section 152, Rancho de la Nacion, stated that he had changed his attitude and withdrew his objection. Mr. A. L. Bludau, owner of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 in Block 28 and Lots 1, 2, 3, r+, 5, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 in Block 37 of National City also asked that his objection be withdrawn. Richard I. Wilson, owner of property described as W 30' Ex 8 25' also E 16' W 46' N 33.5' S 58.5' of Lot 6 in Block 1 of L. A. Weisser's Sub., 10 Acre Lot 6 in Quarter Section 153 of the Rancho de la Nacion, said he was in favor of this improvement and wished 195 to withdraw his protest. Charles L. Kessler, owner of Lots 1 to 10 and 13 to 22 in Block 2 asked to have his protest withdrawn. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that the total footage from 18th to 30th Street was 6,540.42 (including government footage) 1,510 is government footage, leaving 5,030.42 feet of private ownership. The protests were on approximately 995 feet, or a percentage of 19.73% against the improvement not including the government owned frontage. Mt. Dickson stated that City Engineer Ireland estimated the cost of this work at $4.61 a foot. AMONG those present who protested the improvement were: Elmer Calkins, Harry Bishop, Jr., Mrs. Harry Bishop, Dorothy Jensen, Mt. Jensen, Sylvester Loucks. The following people were present and favored the improvement: Mrs. Walter Clarke, George Johnson, Manvel Clark, Jr., Wm. Quigley. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that there is a State Gas Tax Fund of $25,000 available for use of this improvement, and the State would take care of the removal of the trees. Councilman Adams stated that he felt the Council should wait to reach a decision until the people had a chance to reconcile their differences. RESOLUTION NO. 4617 was read, overruling the protests and auth- orizing the construction of sidewalks and curbs on National Avenue from 18th Street to 30th Street. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote.to-wit: Ayes: Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: Adams, Cordingiy. COMMUNICATION FROM ERNEST C. AYLES, asking for a free permit for disabled veterans, including himself, to paint house -numbers on curbs in front of dwelling for a fee of 750, was read. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that a free permit be granted, issued 196 through the License Department,,limiting the permit to Mr. Ayles, only. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAM. A. CLAGGETT, COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR, was read, regarding Tax Sale No. 5245 for Lot 18 in Block 5 of Home Crest "A", } Section 128 Rancho de la Nacion. Mr. Claggett stated that this was a new application on this property, as the former application which was protested by the City was with- drawn, therefore if the City of National City wished to protest this sale, it would be necessary to file a new resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 4618 was read, protesting County Tax Sale No. 5245 on Lot 18 in Block 5 of Home Crest "A", + Section 128, Rancho de la Nacion. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY TAX COLLECTOR VANSANT, was read, approving a refund of taxes on the Current Roll by the Union Title Insurance & Trust Company. Assessment No. 754 was segregated into several segregation numbers, one of which was No. 55. Assessment No. 754 was paid by the original Assessee on the same date as Segregation No. 55. The amount of the refund is $10.10, covering the first installment on a portion of the Wly * of 80 Acre Lot 1, Quarter Section 129 of Rancho de la Nacion. RESOLUTION NO. 4619 was read, granting a refund of $10.10 to the Union Title Insurance & Trust Company on Assessment No. 754, said Assessment having been segregated into several portions, and Segregation S 55 was also paid in the amount of $10.10. This amount covers the first installment on a portion of the Wly } of 80 Acre Lot 1, Quarter Section 129 of the Rancho de la Nacion. 197 Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4620 was read, requesting the County to cancel taxes on what is now 3rd Street west of Laurel. The amount of the taxes $7.95. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4621 was read, authorizing City Treasurer Vansant to transfer $30,000.00 from the Unapportioned Talc Fund to the following funds: General Fund $13,818.18, Library Fund $4,181.81, Park M & I Fund $4,545.45, Sinking Fund #k $1,090.92, Sinking Fund #6, $1,636.36, Sinking Fund #8, $3,636.36, Planning Commission $1,090.92. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4622 was read, authorizing the payment of five dollars ($5.00) to Wayne W. Smith, Assistant Engineer, for use of his private automobile during February, doing surveying for trunk line sewers. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ASSISTANT ENGINEER SMITH, was read, regarding the granting of a zone variance to J. F. & Clara Criswell to operate a real estate office at 1612 Rachel Ave. This variance was granted through Resolution of the meeting of February 17, 1948. No time limit was specified, but it is believed that it was intended that the time limit be one year or until such time 198 as a new districting ordinance is effective whichever occurs first. .Mr. Smith asks that if this was the intention of the Council that the minutes be corrected to so read. RESOLUTION NO. 4623 was read, requesting that the minutes of February 17, 1948 include a time limit for the zone variance granted J. F. & Clara Criswell for operating a real estate office at 1612 Rachel Ave. The time limit to be one year or until such time as a new districting ordinance is effective, whichever occurs first. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MEMORANDUM FROM CITY ENGINEER IRELAND called attention to the minutes of November 18, 1947, which state that Resolution No. 4532 relates to storm drain proceedings, while the Resolution relates to National Avenue Sidewalks and Curbs. Resolutions No. 4532 and No. 4533 are reversed. RESOLUTION NO. 4624 was read, authorizing that the minutes of November 18, 1947 be corrected, as follows: Resolution No. 4532 and Resolution No. 4533 be reversed. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway requested information regarding the closing of Wilson Avenue from llth to 13th Street and 12th from Wilson Avenue to Taft. No action was taken. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he had received a bid for a tractor from the Pacific Toro Co., Los Angeles for a Toro 199 General Tractor, the price $1,739 (price previously was $1,590.) The company said the tractor would be delivered within 30 days or less. This equipment was requested by Park Supt. Gautereaux as set up in the budget. RESOLUTION N0. 4625 was read, authorizing the purchase of a Toro General Tractor, at the price of $1,739. „Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON brought up the subject of the purchase of the County's interest in the 30 acres between Palm and "T" Avenue and 20th and 23rd Streets described as the N 3/4 of the SW* of + Section 128, Rancho de la Nation. RESOLUTION NO. 4626 was read, authorizing the City to start quiet title proceedings on the'30 acres between Palm and "T" Avenue, and 20th and 23rd Streets described as the N 3/4 of the SW* of * Section 128, Rancho de la Nacion. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. BIDS ON THE ANNEX TO THE COMMUNITY BUILDING were referred to. Andersen & Rugger bid the price of $16,425.83, which was the lowest bid received. It is estimated that the City could do this work for $12,500.00, using our own labor. RESOLUTION NO. 4627 was read, rejecting all of the bids for the building of the annex to the Community Building, and authorizing the City to do the work itself. Moved by Adams, seconded by New- berry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 200 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read. The letter states that the Civil Service Position Classification Plan indicates a failure by the Commission to include the position of Deputy Assessor when the Plan was submitted to the Council for adoption. Therefore, the Commission recommends that the Council approve the inclusion of the position of Deputy Assessor in the Plan, retroactive to effective date of Civil Service. RESOLUTION NO. 4628 was read, approving the inclusion of the position of Deputy Assessor in the Civil Service Position Classi- fication Plan, said classification to be retroactive to effective date of Civil Service. Motion made by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON brought up the hearing for the pro- posed zoning ordinance. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the date for the hearing be set at the next Council meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON spoke about the City taking care of the streets which are oiled by the property owners. RESOLUTION N0. 4629 was read, adopting a policy for the City to take care of oiled streets after the property owners have paid for the oiling. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR, CITY O�AL C C FORNIA ATTEST: