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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947 12-16 CC MIN121 National City, California, December 16, 1947 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P. M. Councilmen present: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, 1947, be dis- pensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Campbell, Smith, Gautereaux, Dickson, Rogers. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Street Imp. Fund Park M & I Fund 1946 Sewer Fund War Mem. Fund Capital Outlay Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL $2,095.338 979. 0 179.07 5,25.53 86 771,07755.00 $17; 8�+7: 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, That- cher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 4543 was read, authorizing the payment of $1,075.00 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: $150.00 to Kenneth M. Curtis for Fire Department radio outlay; $945.00 to the Federal Works Agency for the 6th rental payment. Moved by Adams, sec- onded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM GEORGE LYKOS, Architect, was read, in regard to an encroachment of one foot on public property on the south- west corner of 7th Street and National Avenue for the construc- tion of a two story store and office building. MR. S. I. GOLD- 122 HAMMER was presented and explained the details to the Council. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that he had checked with the Building Inspector and Street Supt. and there were no pipe lines in the way. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, making the following recommendations: San Diego & Arizona Eastern Ry. Co. to erect Standard Outdoor Advertising Displays on a triangular piece of property located in the northeast corner of Block 207, City Plat; Elwyn C. Vandever, 525 J Avenue, to build 3 feet from the property line instead of the required 4 feet as provided by City Ordinance; Pete Caballero to build an addition to exist- ing store on the northwest corner of 16th Street and Coolidge. The Commission also recommended the acceptance of an alley in • Jennie M. Hobson's Sub., 10 Acre Lots 13 & 14, i Section 154; as offered by Floyd D. Goad, Paul B. Speake, Grace M. Dicker- son and E. L. Bartlett; the tentative map of F. A. Richards Sub- division was accepted. Moved by Newberry, seconded by That- cher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO. 4544 was read, authorizing a zone variance to the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Ry. Co. to erect Standard Out- door Advertising Displays on a triangular piece of property located in the northeast corner of Block 207, City Plat. Bound- ed by 14th Street to the North, Taft Avenue to the East and Har- bor Drive to the South and West, and including portions of Lots 18 to 22 inclusive. Said variance to be conditional and for one 123 year from this date. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4545 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Elwyn C. Vandever to build 3 feet from the property line instead of the required 4 feet (as provided by City Ordinance) on the N 50' of S 215' of W 155', Ex. St., Block 14, 20 Acre Lot 3, + Section 131, Nat'l Ro. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4546 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Pete Caballero to build an addition to the existing store on Lots 13-14, Block 113, City Plat, with the following provisions: that the old building be moved to conform to setback require- ments for R-2 Zone; that the old building be brought up to building code requirements of new buildings; that the addition conform to set -back requirements for R-2 Zone. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Car- ried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ASS'T ENGINEER SMITH stated that it would be an advantage to the sewer system if the City accepted deeds from property owners for an alley in Jennie M. Hobsonts Sub. RESOLUTION NO. 4547 was read, amending Resolution No. 4316 and setting up the following minimum standards and qualifications for Custodian, Janitor and maintenance of City Buildings: Under the direction of Park Supt., to be responsible for all tools, equipment, furnishings and building accessories of any and all public buildings that may be assigned to his charge. Janitorial 124 duties shall include, keeping all interior and exterior surfaces in a clean and workable condition, window cleaning, necessary sanitary disinfection, treatment and care of all types of floors and waxing and polishing of furniture. To make minor repairs on furnishings and equipment as may be directed. To set up and operate public address systems. To operate motion picture pro- jector as directed. To be responsible for the opening and closing of the Community Building when rented or leased for public or private functions, and to supervise the use of the building, equipment and furnishings used by individuals or organizations while on the premises. Must have education equivalent to com- pletion of the eighth grade; experience in janitor work and familiarity with cleaning materials and methods; ability to follow written and oral instructions; some mechanical skill in making minor repairs; sufficient physical strength and endurance to discharge the duties of the position. Practical knowledge of operation of Public address system and motion picture projector. Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant and efficient manner. Wage scale to be $180.00-$190.00-$200.00. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY stated that three months ago the wage scale of the Leadman and Equip. Operator had been referred to the Civil Service Commission for study and revision and they reported that they had never received a communication in regard to the request. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that the Commission receives a copy of the minutes as all Department Heads do. RESOLUTION NO. 4548 was read, authorizing the salary of M. S. Briggs to be increased to $245.00, effective January 1, 1948, as 125 Mr. Briggs has completed his first year of Leadman; also the sal- ary of Manuel Caldiera be increased to $231.00, effective January 1, 1948, as Mr. Caldiera has completed his third year of service. The increases were recommended by Street Supt. Finnerty. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Civil Service Com- mission be given a letter requesting them to make a recommendation for a differential between the salary of the 3rd advancement of the Maintenanceman and the starting salary of the Equipment Oper- ator; also the salary of the third advancement of the Equipment Operator and the starting salary of the Leadman. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION by Irene B. Dowd, 932 National Avenue, for off sale general liquor license; Clarence P. Jendro & Sandy A. Martin, DBA Howard's Cafe, 305 Highland Avenue, for on sale beer, were read, and referred to Chief of Police Bates by Mayor Fritz. REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION vas read, submitting an eligibility list for the position of Ass't Park Supt. Albert L. Howell, 2140 Palm Avenue; Daniel N. Marsh, 737 E. 4th Street; William S. Adcock. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE METROPLITAN WATER DISTRICT in regard to the 1948-1949 tax levy was read, and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY was read, requesting a legal description of boundaries of the City. City Clerk Rogers stated that some steps should be taken to have the 126 tidelands boundary incorporated as City property. Attorney Camp- bell stated that the Engineer should prepare a map. Administra- tive Officer Dickson stated that it is important as the land should be listed in order for the City to have power to assess same. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the map be prepared. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM ENGINEER IRELAND was read, stating that the 30 per- cent of completion estimate of the work done by the Barber Co. on the sewer contract is a reasonable estimate and recommended the payment of $22,385.16 but recommended that the payment for the rock be withheld until that portion of the work is completed. RESOLUTION NO. 1+549 was read, authorizing the payment of $22,385.16 to Walter H. Barber, which constitutes 30% of completion of the sewer contract. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the 1946 Sewer Fund was low and that additional sewer bonds should be sold. Council- man Newberry stated that he would like to transfer $100,000.00 from the Capital Outlay Fund. Mayor Fritz suggested that the bonds be sold as the transfer would not cover the project. Atto- rney Campbell suggested that the City advertise for the sale of the bonds as the interest rate is now climbing. Councilman New- berry reported that Bank Manager Dyster informed him -that the interest on City deposits will be higher, effective January 1st. Attorney Campbell suggested that the Engineer submit a report as to the cost to complete the project. Councilman Newberry suggested that Engineer Ireland submit the revised report for 127 the next meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 4550 was read, accepting a grant deed from Ingvar and Magda Belbo for street purposes only on the W 30' of N 110' of S 440' of Et. 20 Acre Lot 4, * Section 132. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ROGERS reported that the posting of notices for the closing of streets and alleys in 10 Acre Lots 7 & 8, * Section 154, had been made. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the hearing be set for January 6, 1948, at 8:00 P. M. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE EL DORADO FOOD PRODUCTS was read, in regard to oiling of streets. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that he had answered the two letters, explaining the procedure to follow. Councilman Newberry inquired if City Treasurer Vansant checked the estimates. Mayor Fritz suggested that St. Supt. Finn- erty figure the cost of oiling on Cleveland Avenue from 22nd to 23rd Streets, and Administrative Officer Dickson write the letter to the Company. Councilman Thatcher stated that the business places should be given some consideration. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry. that Administrative Officer Dickson and St. Supt. Finnerty follow through on the Mayor's suggestion. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM JESUS BONILIA, 328 W. 12th Street, was read, requesting permission to remove a tree in his parkway in order to build a driveway. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that Mr. Bonilla be authorized to remove the tree at his own ex- pense. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 128 COMMUNICATION FROM C. W. VANSANT, Tax Collector, was read, re- questing that a tax refund in the amount of $5.88 from the Special Delinquent Tax Fund for 1946-1947 taxes, be made to C. M. Leaver - ton, 243 E. 5th Street, as a duplicate payment had been made. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read, in regard to the proposed freeway through the City and the street connections. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM G. W. DIETRICH was read, requesting a 90 days extension on his zone variance. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ROGERS suggested that the County be asked to cancel taxes on Lots 1-9 & 12-20, Block 2, 10 Acre Lot 8, and all of 10 Acre Lot 7 in * Section 154, which is park property to which the City holds the fee. RESOLUTION NO. 4551 was read, requesting the County Board of Supervisors to cancel County Taxes on Lots 1-9 & 12-20, Block 2, 10 Acre Lot 8, * Section 154; and 10 Acre Lot 7, * Section 154. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON THE PROPOSED 5TH STREET DRAINAGE project were submitted. Attorney Campbell suggested that they be laid over until the next meeting. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the plans be laid over until the regular meeting 129 January 6, 1948. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SIDEWALKS AND CURBS ON NATIONAL AVENUE were submitted. Attorney Campbell suggested that they be laid over until the next meeting. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the plans be laid over until the regular meet- ing January 6, 1948. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. providing for the destruction of certain Court records was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 744, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY PRO- VIDING FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF DUPLICATE PAPERS AND RECORDS OVER FIVE YEARS OLD OF THE CITY COURT OF NATIONAL CITY. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Cordingly, that the ordinance be adopted. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. _ control devices, berry that only vote to -wit: Aye Nays: None. _ amending Ordinance No. 732 regulating traffic was presented. Moved by Adams, seconded by New - the heading be read. Carried, by the following s: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 732 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 5*. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, 130 Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that there is an improve- ment bond held by Mrs. Mary Lesh Dawson on Lot 12, Block 4+, 10 Acre Lot 7, I Section 154, in the amount of $81.98. Attorney Campbell requested that it be laid over until the next meeting to determine whether or not it has been outlawed. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the heavy use of the Community Building is becoming quite a problem. The janitor has to keep the Building open nearly every evening, and then clean the City Hall early every morning. Mr. Dickson recommended the appointment of an additional Jr. Park Gardener, whose duties would be assigned by Park Supt. Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. 4552 was read, authorizing the appointment of a Jr. Park Gardener. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the City Treasurer feels that his office was overlooked on the salary raise. Council- man Thatcher stated that the salary of the Clerk and Treasurer should be set before the next election. Councilman Newberry stated there should be a differential between the clerical sal- aries and the department heads of the Fire and Police Departments because he believed they had more responsibility with so many men under them. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that since the election the City Treasurer's Office has the additional duties of the collection of the sales tax and that soon sewer districts will be formed which will entail more work for the Clerical De- partments. Also the Clerk's office is in charge of all the books and tax assessments. Councilman Newberry stated that he would 131 like to have the personal tax collection remain as it is because he thought the Assessor would make more of an effort to make the collections which would be more beneficial to the City. Council- man Adams stated that he feels the Treasurer and Clerk's salaries should be equalized with the other Department Heads, as they have to work and spend their money to be elected to their positions. RESOLUTION NO. 4553 was read, setting the base salary of the City Treasurer as $225.00 per month, effective this date. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4554 was read, setting the base salary of the City Clerk as $250.00 per month, effective this date. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4555 was read, setting the salary of the Chief Clerk of the Street Department as $50.00 per month; and the sal- ary of the Ass't Purchasing Agent as $50.00 per month. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that Park Supt. Gautereaux has requested purchase of a dump truck, for approximately $1,500.00. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Purchasing Agent advertise for bids. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that if a small dining room was built to the Community Building, more people could use the building at the same time. Moved by Newberry, seconded by 132 Adams, that the Purchasing Agent advertise for bids, reserving the right to reject any and all bids. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the water committee meeting will be held December 17, 1947, at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the offer of $30,000.00 for the approximate 37.5 acres in 80 Acre Lot 1, * Sec- tion 130, was rejected by the owner. That he would take $1,000 per acre for the approximate 37i acres. After some discussion, Mayor Fritz called for a vote. RESOLUTION NO. 4556 was read, authorizing the purchase of the approximate37f acres, described as'the 4 of 80 Acre Lot 1, + Section 130, for $1,000 per acre. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: Adams. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the Land Title and Insurance Company had requested information on procedure for annexation of property between 4th and 8th Streets and East of the present City limits. Mayor Fritz referred the request to Attorney Campbell. MAYOR FRITZ stated that he would like to have a survey made of the property the City is purchasing for use as a golf course. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that Administrative Officer Dickson proceed with a survey to determine the cost of a golf course. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 133 COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that he would like to have the minutes of the last meeting amended as he meant to say that fundamentally he doesn't have any sympathy for "big" taxpayers. Councilman Adams also stated that he had read of the immediate liquidation of Olivewood Housing, the demountable type, and suggested con- tacting the Housing Administrator in Washington, also the Senators. RESOLUTION 4557 was read, that the City protest the liquidation of the demountable units in Olivewood Housing Project. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the City send a pro- test to the Director of Federal Public Housing in Washington D. C. protesting the action taken by the Director of Public Housing of San Diego Area. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that Admiral Badger be con- tacted in regard to permanent housing. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4558 was read, a Resolution of Intention to app- rove the contract providing for participation in the State Emp- loyees' Retirement %ystem, and authorizing the City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4559 was read, providing for an election to be held January 6, 1948 between the hours of 8:00 A. M. and 4:30 P. M., whereby the City Employees shall elect as to whether or not they 134 shall be included in the California State Employees Retirement System. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye., MAYOL, C TY F 0L, CiTy, IFORNIA ATTEST: