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Home My WebLink About1947 04-29 CC ADJ MIN1180 National City Calif or.iia, April 29, 1947 Adjourned meeting of the City Council of April 15, 1947, was called to order by Mayor Fritz at 3:00 o'clock P, M, Councilmen present: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz, ADMINISTRATIVE 0.:: ICIALS present: Campbell, Dickson, Rogers. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported on the hearing of the San Diego Electric Ry Co. for increased rates. LiR, HATSEN, representative of the Company was present and requested the Council to approve their request to the Commission to make an immediate interim order on a part of the fare increases. RESOLUTION NO, 4368 was read, approving the request of the San Diego Electric Ry Co. to the Public Utilities Commission to make an immediate interim order granting the Company a part of the fare increases, and authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to sign on behalf of the City. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Comiittee presented: Payroll fund $8,023.65 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the payroll be allowed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, CITY CLERK ^,)GBRS presented the following checks for acceptance: from the Division of Highways, $771,15, i cent gas tax allocation for the quarter April to July, 1945; from the Federal Court, $2.86, 522,00, a portion of the judgment awarded the City from the Navy on the tidelands; from the Motor Vehicle Department, $11,684,24 for license fees collected from July 1, 1946, to March 31, 1947; from the Alcoholic Beverage Division, $1,644,70, for foes collected from July 1 to December 31, 1946: from the State Compensation Insurance Fund, $1,763.57, refund on policy ending July 1, 1946, t'or the excellent accident 1181 prevention record, Moved by Newberry. seconded by Cordtn;ly, that the checks voting aye. be accLotod r:arrted, a.L Councilmen preocnt RESOLUTION NO, 4369 was road, 1L)L1or_..inci rc.fands on busincss /, :--C licenses to the folLowin,: 0, Tics-itJor, 1045 20th Street, -577 San Diego; C. A, Bushnell, c/o C, A, Brown. 721 Dc1 Mar, Chula Vista; as recommended by C„tcf of Police Bates. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted; Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROP: CIVIL SERVICE COfTFISSION was read, recommend - 'Ping the salary increase of Charles Martin Hill as recommended by Chief Bates, RESOLUTION NO. 4370 was read, aut:iorizing a salary increase of Charles Martin Hill, Police Department, to $217.50 per month, effective April 1, 1947, as recommended by Chicf Bates and the Civil Service Com-iission. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATI)N PR)M C, "/, VANSANT, City Treasurer, was read, requesting that the following transfers be authorized from the Unapportioned Tax Fund: General Fund $15;306.124 Library Fund 2,755,10. Park M & I Fund 3,520,41 Sink. Fund #4 1,377;55. Sink, Fund #6 1,071.43. Sink. Fund #7 '306,12. Sink. Fund #8 4,132.66 Plan. Com. Fund 1,530.61• TOTAL $30,000.00i Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the request be granted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO, 4371 was read, rescindinfl Resolution No, 4354, as requested by Administrative Officer Dickson, Moved by 1182 Cordingly, seconded by Adams, tat thc Rc:)1ution bc adopted, Carried, all Councilmen nrc,cnt votin; aye, RESOLUTION NO, 4372 was road, authorizing zone variance to Ralph Hunter for special permit to build uid oporatc a shop, making novelties and nomc dccorattons on Lots 19-22, Block 236, City Plat, at Southwest corner of 20th and TIcKinlcy AvcnuL, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that thc Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO, 4373 was read, rescinding RLsolution No. 4355 as requested by Administrative OfficLr Dickson. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting ayc. RESOLUTION N0„4374.was read,, authorizing a. zone variance to Pay E, Wasson for a special permit to construct a new building from which to operate a donut shop on Lots 18-19, Block 2, J. D, O'Connell's Terrace Sub., 40 Acre Lot 1, i Section 133. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that thc Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting .y,. RESOLUTION 110, 4375 was read, a resolution of intention to change and establish the grade of National Avenue in the City of National City, California from the southerly line of Eighteenth Street to the southerly City limits. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Cordingly, that,the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, APPLICATION TJ UJVE A B'TILDI]r from Lot 20, Block 54, City P1'Zt, to Lots 6-11, Block 242, City Plat, was made by Morgan & Everding Concrete Co. The building to be used as yard office for brick manufacturing plant, Moved by 'thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the request bc granted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, 1183 PETITION signed by tx'irt_cn fL -id.nto _:vin; in the 600 block area of 24th Strcct, requL_ttn' to%t °.ut1uriz-tion be given to crcct a tcnt for rel i;ious purroscs vas read, Moved by Ncn- ,i berry, seconded by AC -me ta-t a r_voc'bie permit not to exceed sixty days, bc issued, Carried, by fallowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordin;ly, Newberry, Th.tchur, Nays: Fritz, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that in the future all requests for the erection of tcnts bc referred to the Planning Commission, Carried, ,a11 Councilmen nrc3cnt voting ayc, COMMUNICATION :'RO" IVAN HILL, Piro Dcc,t„ was read, requesting his vacation from Junc 1st to 15th with additional lc-vc of absence without pay to June 30, 1947. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that thc leave of absence without pay bc ;ranted Mr, Hill, Carried, ",11 Councilmcn nrescnt voting ayc, C0!Th(TJ'"ICATION 'ROEr E' uA STRONEGGER, 1342 East 18th Strcct, was read, requesting permission to cement the parkway, at this address, between thc Palm trLcs, ]Layor Pritz suggested that Administrative. 0fficcr contact Jirs. Stronegger and advise her to lcavc a circle around the trees instead of her drawn plan, RESOL7TION NO, 4376 was read, gfanting Emma Stronc;gcr, 1342 East 18th Strcct, to cement thc parkway at that address, pro- viding a circle is left .round thu Palm trees, Movcd by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that tic R..solution be adiptcd, Carried, all Councilmen present votin3 aye, CITY CLERK ROGERS reported that in 1943, the City purchased improvement bonds (for street grading and sidewalks) on certain lots in 10 acre Lot 8, i Section 154, Atoarently bonds on Lots 2, 7, 8, -nd 9, Block 1, i-rere included and thc City aas b en informed that a cult claim deed `ru3 su,noa d to h-vc been issued to the City on s, mu by �+.n,C' _ `L3t, Now it ^;nnC'.ru that a 3ubseoucnt quit claim deed irto issued by Frank Faua to 1184 Levi on the same lots, The C:ty Ciery acted that the matter b* turned over to the Atturn v !Cf. .nvest'gation. ADMINISTRATIVE OfFICEl DICKSON repor t ,i that he has a communi- cation from the Leagu? of Caiifo-n_a ';-ties stating that Assembly bills 638-630 have passed t'.e State Legislature and suggested that the City write to the Governor requesting his signature on same, RESOLUTION NO, 4377 was read, authorizing the installation of two way fire hydrants at the following locations: 24th Street and Hoover Avenue 22nd " " "T" 8th " " Harbison " 20th " • 15th " " Harbison " 16th " " Earle Drive 16th " " Palm Avenue (replacing stand pipe), which are recommended by Fire Chief Bird and Administrative Officer Dickson, Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE O_'2ICER DICKSON that he has a communication from Assemblywoman Neihouse which stated that the Interim Committee, of which she is a member would not be able to visit National City until the session is over. ADMINISTRATIVE OJFICER DICKSON reported that the assembly bill allowing Library employees to work under municipal civil service has passed the Assembly and is now in the Senate, ADMINISTRATIVE 02rICER DICKSON reported that Severin Stores at 9th Street and National Avenue have requested a loading zone on 9th Street near the alley in the rear of their store, Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the request be referred to Chief of Police Bates, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 1185 ADMINISTRATIVE OJI ICER DICIC7CIT .cportcd ,net Chief of Police Bates, chairman of 'Cie ty 'i.'a''", r Ca.apaign, has su33csted a prize for the "3afctr %u_ :," ',:o'. cd by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the sz'm i_ :p50,nO be avtilor.zed for expenses of the Safety campaign Ca',ied ,1, ;uncalmcn present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE TICE'V2ICER DIC'CSON i enol tc,i thrt ?rank Must owns a portion of the property in the area In ich the City is quieting title and wants to be advieed whether the City will negotiate with him, Moved by F ewbcrry, occondc:d by Cordingly, that Mr. Faust be informed that the City will entertain an offer, Carried, all Councilmen present votin3 aye. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that he has changed his position on the State Road Program since listenin„ to the Richard Graves speech at the Lcague of California Cities mc,-tin;, MAY01 FIITZ stated that he would like to 'lave Administrative Officer Dickson given authorization to call for bids on the Memorial Bowl, RESOLUTION NO, 4378 was read, authorizing Administrative Officer Dickson to call for bids on the Memorial Bowl and adopting a minimum wage scale as provided by law, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen preatnt votin3 aye, CJUXCILITAN NELPB}PRY excused, MAYOR ,7RITZ su3 csted that plans and specifications be drawn for a new City Administration Building, Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordin;ly, that Administrative Officer Dickson contact an architect for this purpose, Carried, on Councilmen present voting tiyc, ATTO7NEY CAMPBELL reported on the Federal Tidelands case now in the Supreme Court. 1186 Moved by Cordingl.y, aecondrd b,' Tr. tt LCr. that the meactin; be closed. Carried, all Clurl..i1zri: pre cnt ,ntin; aye, _ ._s- fuk1CVR, C,T: 57 11 ATTEST: CALL OR=?IA