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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 03-16 CC MIN201 National City, California, March 16, 1948 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P.M. Councilmen present: Adams, Cordingly, That- cher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Newberry. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 1948, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Dickson, Rogers, Smith, Camp- bell, Gautereaux. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund Street Fund Park M & I Fund War Mem. Fund 1946 Sewer Plan. Com. Fund Light. Distr. #1 Capital Outlay Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL $ 2,493.02 1,362.12 199.334 ,073.47 ,3°6.26 1,16530 4.67 $24-062-73 . Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 4630 was read, authorizing from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Typewriter Company for steel file for the for outlay in the Street Department; $925. Agency for the 7th rental payment. Moved by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. men present voting aye. the payment of $1,164.87 $60.35 to the American Civil Service; 8179.52 00 to the Federal Works by Cordingly, seconded Carried, all Council- 202 DR. S. M. MANN, was present in regard to smoking on the buses. Dr. Mann stated that it was becoming more and more necessary to ride buses because of the parking difficulties. Most people, he stated, objected to having the windows open, therefore causing the fumes inhaled to be most injurious from a medical standpoint. He felt that the smoker could wait for a period of about 15 minutes, which is about the average time spent on a bus. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS presented: On Sale beer to Florence R. & Francis J. Curtis, 524 Highland Ave. On sale beer to Eric J. Enell & Arvid 0. Peterson, 305 Highland Ave. Both applications were approved by Chief Bates. The applications were ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, was read. The writer, Frank B. Jennings, General Manager, wished to correct a statement he made regarding the "World Scope Encyclopedia" on the evening he appeared before the Council. He stated that the letter he read from the American Library Association should have been held in confidence, therefore, he wished to retract it. Communication was ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM ASSEMBLYMAN HOWARD K. CRAMER, was read. Mr. Cramer stated that he turned our letter, relative to the armory, over to General 0:Sullivan, and that a member of General O:Sullivan's staff would be in National City very soon to contact the City relative to acquisition of this land. Mayor Fritz re- quested the letter be filed. AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP FROM SAN DIEGO HOMES, INC. was read. The Affidavit states that San Diego Homes, Inc. owns in excess of 203 twenty-five per cent of the tract proposed for annexation adjacent to National City, east of Harbison Avenue. The Affidavit was ordered filed. CLAIM FROM BARBARA LYNNE WATERS for damages received en August 2, 194/, was read. The claim states that the defendant, Harry Albert Hall, operating a Packard Sedan, 1947 California License 91V309, while in the course and scope of his employment, and with the • permission and consent and authority of the City of National City, negligently, carelessly and unlawfully drove and operated his car so that it collided with the child, Barbara Lynne Waters. Barbara Lynne Waters by Vivian Waters, her guardian is asking $9,500.00 together with special damages for the hospitalization and medical care on her behalf, the sum of $58.00. Attorney Campbell stated that this matter has been taken up by the Insurance Company and a suit had been filed. He further stated that he was informed that the sum of $200.00 was offered in settlement and the father agreed to accept it, but later refused. Attorney Campbell stated that from his investigation Mr. Hall was not operating his car carelessly and unlawfully and that the claim should be denied. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that this claim be laid over until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, granting the follow- ing two petitions: Petition #309 of R. H. Jones for a special permit to construct apartments over the garages located at 126 E. 5th Street; Lots 32, 33, 31+ of Fleming's Subd. Petition #308 of Charles M. Davis for a special permit to lease property at 16th and McKinley, Lots 19 and 22 Block 240 City Plat; to Lynco 011 Co. for use as a bulk storage plant for wholesale distribution of 204 petroleum products. This petition was granted with this one Condition: To be allowed for storage of gasoline and oil only. The following petition was denied: Petition #307 of Piggly Wiggly, Inc. for a special permit to lease property at corner of 8th and "B" Streets, Lots 19 & 20 Block 2, W. C. Kimball's Subd.; for the purpose of erecting three Standard Outdoor Advertising Displays. Protests were heard from Robert T. Simkins, Mr. and Mrs. Funk, Lee Taylor and A. B. White. Tentative Map of Palmcrest was accepted by the Planning Commission. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4631 was read, granting a special permit to R. H. Jones to construct apartments over the garages located at 126 E. 5th Street; as recommended by the Planning Commission. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4632 was read, granting a special permit to -Charles M. Davis to lease property at 16th & McKinley to Lynco 0i1 Co. for use as a bulk storage plant; for storage of gasoline and ail only, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Moved. by Adams3 seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER IRELAND was read, regarding the bids on Cast Iron Pipe. fittings and valves. Item ##1. The bid of Mission Pipe and Supply Company was lowest and delivery dates satisfactory. It is recommended for acceptance. Item #2. Delivery date unsatisfactory by all bidders. It is recommended that all bids be rejected. It is proposed that the contract for 205 construction of the trunk line sewer system include the furnishing of the Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings instead of purchasing them separately. RESOLUTION NO. 4633 was read; Item #1 accepting the bid of the Mission Pipe and Supply Company on Cast Iron Pipe, fittings and valves; Item #2 rejecting all bids by all bidders. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER IRELAND was read, regarding the proposed drainage project at 5th & "B" Avenue as to assessments, bonds, etc on the property. Mayor Fritz ordered the report referred to the Attorney for further study. COMMUNICATION FROM MARTHA SIMPKINS, Police Clerk and Matron, was read. Mrs. Simpkins stated that due to her physical condition it would be necessary for her to leave her position with the Police Department, at least temporarily. She asked that her resignation be accepted effective April 1st, which immediately follows her vacation. Mrs. Simpkins asked that her name be placed at the top of the eligible list for future employment. This request was approved by Lloyd W. Bates, Chief. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the name of Martha Simpkins be placed on the eligible list for future employment. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LLOYD W. BATES, Chief of Police, was read. Chief Bates requested the appointment of Mary Louise Sides as temporary clerk to fill the vacancy created in his department by the absence of Martha Simpkins, effective March 16, 1948. He 206 stated that Mrs. Sides has had two years experience with his department and asked that her salary be placed in the two year bracket of $160.00 per month. RESOLUTION NO. 4634 was read, authorizing the appointment of Mary Louise Sides as temporary clerk in the Police Department, effective March 16, 1948. Mrs. Sides salary to be placed in the second year bracket of $160.00 per month. Moved by Adams, second- ed by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY TAX COLLECTOR VANSANT was read, requesting a refund of a duplicate payment of taxes of Assessment #947, to Guy N. Davis. Original payment was made by Mr. Davis of $7.84 on December 1, 1947. This payment was duplicated by Union Title Company and charged to Mr. Davis on December 3, 1947. The Union Title Company checked and authorized direct refund to Mr. Davis. RESOLUTION NO. 4635 was read, authorizing a refund of $7.84 to Guy N. Davis on duplicate payment of taxes of Assessment #947. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, was read requesting permission to install some literature boxes at some of the bus stops along Highland and National Avenues. The boxes to be 12" x 15" x 4" deep, and to be erected on a 4" x 3" redwood post approximately 5' above ground level. They agree to keep the boxes painted and in good condition, and agree to at any time they might interfere with any City plans. move them A sketch was attached to the letter which shows 8th, 18th, 24th and 30th 207 & Highland Avenue, and 1st, 18th, 24th & 28th & National Avenue, as the corners desired for the boxes. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that this request be approved with a revokable per- mit, and that the boxes be erected under the supervision of the Street Superintendent. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM EDGAR A. HUDSON of Palm City, was read. Mr. Hudson stated that he was interested in leasing 36,000 square feet of tidelands, with permission to lease up to 64,000 feet. These grounds to be used for dismantling and wrecking Navy surplus landing craft. Mr. Hudson stated it would take about three months to one year to complete operations. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Attorney draw up a lease, on a month to month basis, for 40,000 square feet at $100.00 per month. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ADAMS made a motion that a letter be written to the Navy regarding the burning of refuse at the Naval Station, stating that this had been called to their attention previously asking that this nuisance be abated. Councilman Thatcher seconded the motion. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR POOL TABLE LICENSE to South Bay Amusement Center, 999 National Avenue, was read. They requested a license for five tables. The application was approved by L. W. Bates, Chief of Police. RESOLUTION NO. 4+636 was read, approving the application of the South Bay Amusement Center, 999 National Ave. for five pool tables. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 208 REQUESTS FOR REFUND OF BUSINESS LICENSES were presented. Mrs. Dorothy Green stated she sold her business, known as Dottie's Sweet Shop, 2903 Highland Ave. on March 7, 1948. The estimated gross sales for the year 1948 was to $20,000.00, and actual gross was $2,855.34. The License Department approved a refund of $5.00. Request from Harry Hibdon stated he had closed his business known as Hibdon's Cafe and Market, 2815 Highland Ave. on March 5, 1948. He stated he paid on an estimated gross of $10,000.00 for 1948 and his actual gross during the two months in operation was $850.00. The License Department approved a refund of $2.50. A request from J. A. Purkins, stated he had moved his Real Estate Office on March 1, 1948 from 400 National Ave., National City, to 3182 National Ave., which is located in the Canty. The fee paid by Mr. Purkins was $25.00 and he requested a rebate of the last three quarters of the year, $18.75. This request was not approved by the License Department. RESOLUTION NO. 4637 was read, granting a refund to Mrs. Dorothy Green of $5.00 on her business license, and a refund to Harry Hibdon of $2.50 on his business license. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CORDINGLY moved that the request of J. A. Purkins for a refund of $18.75 on his business license be denied. Motion seconded by Adams. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FROM THOMAS MOYNAHAN, to move a building from 804 Roosevelt Ave., City to 13th & Cleveland Ave., City, was read. The building is corrugated iron and to be used as a warehouse. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the application be 209 granted, provided the building is brought up to the requirements of the Building Code. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FROM JAMES CFLENEWITH, to move a building, from Pacific Beach, Anti Aircraft Station, to 2328 E. 6th St., City, was read. The building is to be used as a Rest Home, Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the application be granted, provided the building is brought up to the requirements of the Building Inspector and is completed within six months from this date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, was referred to. The agreement specifies that certain maintenance functions are to be exercised by the City, such as street sweeping, with a reimbursement of $187.50 to the City for a period of six months. A payment of $448.50 is to be received by the City for Intersection Lighting for a six months period. The cost of maintaining and operating traffic signals at ordinary intersections of State Highway route; that is, the usual four entrance intersection, will be shared between the Department of Highways and the City on an equal basis. RESOLUTION NO. 4638 was read, accepting the "Agreement for Main- tenance of State Highways in the City of National City", covering the period from January 1, 191+8 to June 30, 1948, and authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to sign the "Agreement" on behalf of the City. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. AN APPLICATION TO HAVE 25TH STREET BETWEEN NATIONAL AVENUE AND A. AVENUE declared a 60 foot street instead of an 80. foot street, 210 was presented. The application was signed by the following three property owners: Dorothy F. Jensen, Carmen P. Jason, and N. G. Duit. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the application be referred to the Planning Commission_ for recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he had a letter from Brown -Bevis Equipment Company informing the City that they did not know when delivery could be made on the trencher, and that they oould not guarantee the price at this time. Mr. Dickson asked that he be authorized to make inquiries concerning purchase of another machine, and extend the purchase order to Brown -Bevis Equipment Company with the provision it can be cancelled. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that Administrative Officer Dickson be authorized to extend the purchase order to Brown -Bevis Equipment Company subject to cancellation and to see if he can purchase a trencher elsewhere. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the old Pound Wagon, a 1929 Ford Station Wagon, was no longer usable, and that it should be sold. There are also about 50 or 60 tons of steel racks on the tidelands. Mt. Dickson suggested that the Adm. Off. be authorized to advertise for bids for the sale of the Pound Wagon and the steel racks. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Administrative Officer be authorized to advertise for bids as suggested. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he wpuld like a week's vacation either the pith or 5th week in March. Moved by Gordingjyj seconded by Adams that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present votirg aye, 211 ATTORNEY CAMPBELL referred to the request from Thomas L. Crown - over, distributor of the Tribune -Sun newspapers, regarding refund of his business license fee. He stated that if Mr. Crownover was paid by the Tribune -Sun directly he was not subject to the license fee, but if he was in business for himself he would have to pay for a business license. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Mr. Crownover furnish the Council a letter from the Tribune -Sun clarifying his business connections with them. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL recommended the request of Babyland Infants Laundry, 3095 National Ave., San Diego, for a refund of $56.75 on their business license be denied. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the refund be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4639 was passed ordering work done on the sidewalks and curbs along National Avenue from 18th to 30th Street, and ordering the City Clerk to advertise for bids according to law. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PARK SUPERINTENDENT GAUTEREAUX requested permission to be absent on Thursday, March 18, 1948, to attend a Park Recreation Director's Conference in Burbank. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams that Park Superintendent Gautereaux be granted permission to attend a Park Recreation Director's Conference in Burbank, Thursday, March 18, 1948, at the expense of the City. Ayes: Councilman Adams, Cordingly, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. 212 Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. „w,-)9 t MAYOR, C TY F NATIONAL CITY, CAL MIA ATTEST: