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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 09-28 CC ADJ MIN74 National City, California, September 28, 1948 Adjourned meeting of the City Council of September 21, 1948, was at 7:30 P. M. o'clock, called to order by Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz,/ Councilmen present: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: None. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 7, 1948, the adjourned meeting of September 14, 1948, and the regular meeting of September 21, 1948, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Vansant, Dickson, Gautereaux, Campbell, BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund Street Fund Park M & I Fund Sidewalk & Curb Fund Unapp. Tax Fund 1946 Sewer Fund Capital Outlay Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL $ 1,076.53 748.73 22,0 1,362.50 3.52 4,621.26 4,143.24 8,145.82 $20,323.6g Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz, Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 4791 was read, authorizing $4,143.24 paid from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Fuller Motors, $2,943.24, two cars for the Police Dept.; San Diego County Auditor, $1,200.00, for the purchase of tax deeded property. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 75 APPLICATION to the State Board of Equalization for beverage licenses are as follows: Ellen E. Walker, DBA Jamison's Cafe, 2320 Highland Avenue, on sale beer; off sale general transfer from Oscar F. & Gildardo V. Escalante to Gildardo V. Escalante, Jr., 718 National Avenue. The applications were approved by Chief of Police Bates, and Mayor Fritz ordered them filed. ANNUAL REPORT of the City Clerk was presented. Mayor Fritz ordered same filed. COMMUNICATION FROM DR. LESEM, County Health Director, was read, stating that after September 1st the Cities will not receive fees from certified copies of vital statistics, due to a change in setup by the State. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS OF THE PACIFIC was read, stating that they will make a fire protection survey fir the City when they are in the San Diego area. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM B. J. GAUTEREAUX, Park Supt. was read, stating that he plans to expand the recreation program and requested per- mission to use the Community Building for the full day and night every Friday and any time day or evening that the building is not in use. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES was read, recommending that an ordinance be drawn, making it a misdemeanor for any person to make or file a false crime report with the Police Department, designed to furnish the basis for any investigation, arrest, or prosecution, or making false reports to the Fire Department regarding fires, causes of fires, etc. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that Attorney Campbell draft an ordinance to take care of the request. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4792 was read, authorizing the salary increase to $209.00, effective September 25, 1948, for H. A. Barr, Maintenance man, Street Department, who has completed one year of service with the City. The increase was recommended by St. Supt. Finnerty. Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, stating that the three year term of Commissioner Ed Ingalls will expire October 1, 1948. Mayor Fritz suggested that the matter be laid over until the next meeting to ascertain whether Mr. Ingalls is willing to serve another term. COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read, requesting that Resolution No. 4729 be rescinded and insert the phrase, "System of major city Streets", instead of "streets of major importance." RESOLUTION NO. 4793 was read, rescinding Resolution No. 4729; and approving the map of the proposed System of Major City Streets, submitted by Administrative Officer Dickson, Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NACRES CANDY SPECIALTIES, by Robert D. Maches, 825 Broadway, San Diego 1, was read, requesting a refund of $2.50 on his business license. The request was approved by License Collector Bates. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION from St. Mary's Church was read, requesting that the east half of D Avenue adjacent the Church property be closed to the public during school hours, until the school moves to its new building. Attorney Campbell did not recommend the request. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the request be tabled. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. ROBERT VOLZ, 3727 Grim Avenue, San Diego 4, was read, requesting permission to remove a tree from the park- way of Lot 12, Block 3, Olivewood Terrace. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that the tree was beginning to damage the sidewalk. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the request be granted, provided that the deposit of $5.00 is made as required by the Ordinance. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM W. B. JONES, 1722 Prospect Street, was read, requesting permission to remove two trees from his parkway. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted, pro- vided that the usual deposit of $5.00 per tree is made according to the requirements of the Ordinance. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION BY BERNARD J. & PHYLLIS M. BANKE, 141 National Avenue, was made, to request a public tax sale on the following described property: Lot 19, Biock 43, City Plat. $109.98 was submitted as the opening bid. RESOLUTION N0.4794 was read, accepting $109.98 as the opening bid on Lot 19, Biock 43, City Plat, for a public tax sale on tax deeded property. City Clerk Rogers approved the opening bid. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 78 APPLICATION BY LORRAINE K. FRANKLIN to move a building to 1902 A Avenue, was read. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that permission be granted, provided the building complies with the building code and is completed within six months from this date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION BY FRANCISCO E. SOTO to move a building to Lots 11-12, Block 115, City Plat, was read. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that permission be granted, provided the building complies with the building code and is completed within six months from this date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION BY CLAUDE W. JAGGERS to move a building to Lot 6, Block 29, City Plat, was read. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that permission be granted provided the building complies with the building code and is completed within six months from this date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION BY PRESTON E. HODGES to move a building to Lot 29, Block 1, J. D. O'Connell's Terrace Sub., was read. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that permission be granted provided the building complies with the building code and is completed with- in six months from this date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. e COMMUNICATION FROM NELSON -SMITH was read, relative to a public address system for the Council Chamber. Mr. Smith recommended the M. A. S. 17N, being complete with a 17 watt amplifier with tubes, 2 10" speakers and 3 microphones. The price of this model which Mr. Smith has on demonstration this evening is $211.86 plus sales tax. Mayor Fritz suggested that 3 or 4 additional microphones be added to the set for a demonstration at the next meeting. 79 ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented Ordinance No. regulating the planting of trees in parkways, for the second and final reading. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that only the heading be read. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLANTING OF TREES OR SHRUBS IN CERTAIN PLACES IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Ordinance be adopted. Mayor Fritz tabled the Ordinance in order for some changes to be made. ORDINANCE NO. limiting the time for parking, was presented, for the second and final reading. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 751 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 562 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA), ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE LIMITING THE TIME FOR PARKING ON 8TH STREET BETWEEN "A" AVENUE AND HIGHLAND AVENUE IN SAID CITY, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF." Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be adopted, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. annexing certain described property, was pre- sented for the second and final reading. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz, Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 752 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, 80 by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that the ordinance introduced at the last meeting, decreasing speed limit in certain sections, would not have to be passed as there are enough houses in the district affected, to automatically reduce the speed limit, which is gov- erned by State law. That the posting of street signs would be necessary. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the ordinance decreasing speed limit in certain sections, not be passed, that the necessary speed limit signs be posted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST OF SAINT MARY'S SCHOOL to operate a Jr. Patrol, was approved by Chief of Police Bates. COMMUNICATION FROM ROBERT LEE McGARRAH, Maintenance Man, Street Dept. was read, requesting that his resignation be accepted, effective September 22nd. McGarrah suggested that something be done about the friction and prejudice between men in the Street Dept. Councilman A arts stated that the complaint was very in- definite and moved that the resignation be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Matthews. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY TREASURER VANSANT was read, relative to the collection of personal property tax, including assessments on liquor licenses. Attorney Campbell stated that he would give a ruling on the matter the following day. COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL CITY GOLF CLUB was read, requesting the Mayor, Councilmen, Administrative Officer, and their wives to be present at their annual championship banquet, October 9th at 81 7:00 P. M. in the National City Jr. High. ATT0RNEf CAMPBELL recommended that the $135.00 be paid to the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. an estimated bill for three months on a meter that didn't register for nearly two years. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the bill be paid. Carried, following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fritz. Nays: None. Adams, Curry, Matthews, by the Thatcher, RESOLUTION NO. 4795 was read, accepting the annual street report and authorizing Administrative Officer Dickson to sign same. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4796 was read, that Assistant Engineer Smith is designated as the authorized agent during the absence of City Engineer Ireland from September 15th to 30th inclusive, to sign such applications, forms and letters, and submit the same to the State Director of Finance on behalf of the City of National City. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4797 was read, authorizing the employment of Constance Shircliffe, typist, to type ordinances. Salary $$150.00 per month, effective September 27, 1948. The appointment was recommended by Administrative Officer Dickson. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported on the limitations of expenditure by the Council, and stated there is no limitation of expenditure of accumulated money. 82 REV. ROBERT RICHARDSON was present in regard to the opening of 12th Street east of Highland Avenue. Mr. Richardson stated that the road had been used by the public continuously for 25 years, and now a Mr. Hilty and a Mr. Turley have built a fence across the street. Peter Huisveld Jr. and Dan Corliss were present also and requested the opening of the street. Mayor Fritz stated that a City grader had been used on the street and suggested that the property owners take the matter up in court. Rev. Richardson suggosted that the City force the opening of the street. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the matter be referred to Attorney Campbell and Engineer Ireland with power to proceed; Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CURRY inquired about the employment of a person to get signatures for the road oiling program. COUNCILMAN CURRY presented profiles for street lighting, submitted by the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. Mayor Fritz suggested that the City wait until all the street lights are made 6o0 candlepower before determining the need for additional lights. Councilman Matthews, suggested that the Council meet with the Planning Commission to study the street lighting and golf course program. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Council and Planning Commission hold a closed meeting October 26th to study the street lighting and golf course program. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ADAMS inquired about street openings and suggested that it be referred to the Planning Commission. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS brought up the question of selling tax deeded property in the swamp area, and suggested that it be referred to the Planning 83 Commission, and also to have Mr. Hughes and Engineer Ireland at the meeting October 26th. MAYOR FRITZ suggested that Attorney Campbell ascertain whether it is possible to charge the utility companies a business license. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the matter be referred to the Attorney to report. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CURRY suggested that the Council receive the agenda at least one day in advance of the meeting. Mayor Fritz thought it would work a hardship on the people if they were unable to submit anything in writing after the weekend, except to be present at the meeting. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the agenda be closed at 10:00 A. M. o'clock on each Saturday prior to a Council meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ADAMS questioned the ordinance governing unnecessary noises. Moved by Adama, seconded by Matthews, that the matter be referred to Attorney Campbell to check recent court decisions. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CI ATTEST: CITY CLERK day FO IA