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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947 01-21 CC MIN1120 National City;,California, January 21, 1947 y Regular meeting of the City Council called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P.M. o'clock, Councilmen present: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz; Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 1947, and the Special meeting of January 10, 1947, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Gautereaux, Dickson, Smith and Rogers, BIT,T S AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund - $1,794,02 Street Imp. Fund 500,17 Park M & I Fund 192,00 1946 Sewer Fund 144,04 Unapp♦ Tax Fund' 1,86 Payroll Fund 6;340.18 Total , . , . . .'. . $8,972.27 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that thc bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same; Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ARTRUR F. RAGAN, representative of ,the Disabled American Veterans Salvage Corp. was present and requested a frce business license, Moved by Newberry, seconded by -Adams, that Mr, Ragan be granted a revokable permit. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF LAMESA relative to the Traffic Safety, was presented and ordered filed, COPY OF RESIGNATION OF J. K, Jones, Patrolman Police Dept. was read. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that thc resignation be accepted, Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye, 1121 REPORT OF PARK SUPT, GAUTEREAUX on the pool and: park activ- ities, and needs of same, was presented and ordered filed, COPIES OF COMMUNICATIONS AND TELEGRAMS FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE relative to the disposition of the Olivewood Housing Project, were presented and ordered filed, REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, making the follow- ing recommendations: McCulloch Nursing Home, 637 E 2nd Street, be given a years extension on their permit; The Bankers be notified that a 60 foot street without jogs, is recommended, Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO. 4290 was read, authorizing the extension of the zone variance of the McCulloch Nursing Home, 637 E 2nd Street, to January 5, 1948, Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be granted, Carried, all Councilmen present, voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION WAS read, making the following recommendations: James E. Cheneweth to enlarge rest home at 2328 E 6th Street; K, J. Von der Au to operate a Key Shop at 1507 Harding Avenue; Helen B. and Gladys E. Scofield, 712 Pleasant -Lane, to operate a mail order business; B. B. Margolis to lease property at 1341 Cleveland Avenue to Morgan-Everding Concrete Co,; The petition of Ralph Shephard to move a two story apartment building to 312 E 4th St, was denied. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the report be accepted, carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO, 4291 was read, authorizing a zone variance to James E. Cheneweth to enlarge rest home at 2328 E 6th Street, Lots 2-3-W.9t of Lot 4, Block 3, 80 Acre Lot 2, + Section 130, Sanitarium Place; Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the resolution be adopted, Carried all Councilmen present voting aye, 1.Z22 RE$OLUTION NO. 4292 was read, authorizing a zone variance to K. J. Von der Au to operate a key shop at 1507 Harding Avenue on Lots 1-2, Block 133, City Plat, Moved by Adams, Seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0, 4293 was rend, authorizing a revokable zone vari- ance to Helen B. and Gladys B. Scofield, tt operate r mail order business at 712 Pleasant Lane, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye, RE80LUTION N0. 4294 was read, authorizing a zone variance to B. B. Margolis to lease to Richard H, and Lorna D. Everding and William R. Morgan, known as Morgan-Evcrding Concrete Co., 1341 Cleveland Avenue, on lots 6 to 11 incl., Block 243 , City Plat, for the purpose of making concrete building blocks, Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting ayc. RESOLUTION N0. 4295 was read, accepting the deed from Bernard J. and Phyllis M. Banke for street purposes only on the following described property: S.40' of Lot B, Block 1, Sunny Hill Sub,; also the S.40' of N. 46 13/100' of Lot 3, Block 1, Paradcna Park; also accepting the deed from Clarence E. and Dorothy L. Morris for Street purposes only on the following described property: S.40' of Lot A, Block 1, Sunny Hill Sub, Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted'. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FLOYD FINNERTY, ST. SUPT. was read, recom- mending that George Boulette be returned to the status of equip- ment operator and that M, S, Briggs be appointed as probationary lead roan, effective January 1, 1947. 1123 COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, ap-Droving the recommendation of the St. Supt, on George Boulette and M. S. Briggs, RESOLUTION NO. 4295 was read, granting the recommendation of St. Supt. Finnerty and the Civil Service Commission that George Boulette be returned to the status of Equipment Operator and that M. S. Briggs be appointed as probationary lead man, effective January 1, 1947. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION PROM THOMAS H, COSBY JR. POST NO 4630, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS was read, requesting a free business license for non- profit dances which they are sponsoring. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the request be laid over until the next meeting and that Administrative Officer Dickson contact Mr. Cosby relative to the matter. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, APPLICATION FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE CO, was read, requesting permission to trim trees on E. 8th Street between "R" Avenue and Sanitarium Drive. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the request be granted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LLOYD W, BATES, CHIEF OF POLICE, was read, requesting additional sick leave without pay for Henry G. Bolen to expire January 28, 1947. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FLOYD FINNERTY, ST. SUPT. was read, requesting that Mr. R. H. Buettemeier be given sick leave with pay from December 9th to 14th.and leave without pay from December 16th to 21st. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, 1124 RESOLUTION N0, 4297 was read, granting a revokable permit for a pool -card room to the 52-20 Club, 1842 McKinley Avenue, Prank Graciano, owner, who was informed by the Council that the permit will be revoked immediately upon any complaint, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted.' Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, REPORT FROM MEMORIAL BOWL COMMITTEE on plans & specifications e was read, relative to the progress on construction plans and spec- ifications and the services of Mr. R, A. Anderson, Architect, RESOLUTION NO. 4298 was read, authorizing the employment of Mr. R. A. Anderson for $500.00.for architectural, services on the Memorial Bowl, $200,00 to be paid immediately and the balance when the plans are completed, to be paid from the Planning Commission Fund, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, INSURANCE POLICY for fire and theft on the 1941 GVC Truck was approved by Attorney Campbell. RESOLUTION NO, 4299 was read, accepting the insurance policy on the GMC Truck, Motor #C22887643 to expire January 31, 1948, premium $7.55, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD was read, in regard to the request of the Veteran's Administration desiring to sign a lease with the City for the use of a room in the basement of the Library Building, Attorney Campbell recommended no lease as the Administration is using the room free of rental and utilities, Mrs, Baeder, Librarian, explained that the Administration wanted a lease in order to have a telephone. Moved by Thatcher, sec- onded by Cordingly, that.the problem be referred to Attorney Campbell to report on next meeting, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye; 1125 ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved the Comprehensive Liability insurance policy. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER IRELAND was read, reporting that Mary Z. Dunlop has erected a building on land adjacent to Block 280, which is a portion of a dedicated street known as 24th Street. Mayor Ptitz suggested that steps be taken to remove the building, Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry , that the Attorney take the necessary action to have the building removed, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, was read, enclosing the invoice for their rental due from Sept, 1, 1945 to Sept. 1, 1946. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the invoice be signed by the City Clerk and returned, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM HOLBROOK AND TARR requesting a refund of 1946 taxes, was read and ordered filed. RESOLUTION N0, 4300 was read, accepting thc Comprehensive and Liability insurance policy which was approved by Attorney Campbell. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM'LLOYD W, BATES, CHIEF OR POLICE,was read, recommending that traffic signals be installed at the intersections of 8th and 18th Streets and Highland Avenue, If only one signal available, to be installed at 8th & Highland, and four way boulevard stops at 18th & Highland. Mr. Matthews of Highland Avenue Improvement Club was present and stated thc merchants do not want the boulevard stops, only as a temporary measure, Mayor Fritz suggested that the matter be referred to Adminis- trative Officer Dickson to check the cost of signals for the next budget. Councilman Newberry suggested that the Council follow the Chief's recommendation and install the available signal at once at 8th Street and Highland Avenue and that 1126 four-way boulevard stops be installed at 18th.& Highland until' the seoond signal is available. Resolution No, 4301 was read, authorizing the installation of the Citys traffic signal at 8th Street and Highland Avenue; and erecting four-way boulevard stops at 18th Street and Highland Avenue, until a traffic signal is available. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that thc Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM FRED W, TEMPLE, 541 Roosevelt Avenue, was read, relative to a business license obtained in 1946 and not used. License Collector Bates recommended that no refund be made. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the communication be filed, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. C01&UNICATION FROM JOHN A, ARVIN, FILERAL PUBLIC HOUSING, AUTHORITY, ENCLOSING A CHECK for $13,016.49 for 1946-1947 in lieu of taxes'. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the check be accept- ed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4302 was read, authorizing Prank W. Rogers, City Clerk, to negotiate with the County for a strip of land 30' wide, and described as follows: W.30' of Efr of of 40 Acre Lot 2, Section 131. And granting him authority to complete transaction. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen prescnt voting aye, ORDINANCE NO. amending thc building code was presented for second and final reading. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that only the heading be read. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE N0. 730, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 656 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY BY AMENDING SECTIONS 1603-G and 1603-H OF THE BUILDING CODE ADOPTED BY SAID ORDINANCE. Moved by Newberry, 1127 sccondcd by Adams, that thc Ordinance be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting ayc, ADMIISTRATIVE 0i'FICLR DICKSON rcported on his trip to Sacramento for the purpose of obtaining r, portion of thc tidelands bctwdcn the South City Limits of National City and the North City Limits of Chul-. Vista, involvin3 about 100 acres and which can bc acquired by lease or by an act of thc Legislature, LIr, Dickson conferred with Chairman Dcan of the State Lands Commission and with Assemblyman Cramer, The latter agreed to drqw up two bills, giving National City the North half of thc tidelands and Chula Vista the South half; AD_.UNISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the scwcr on Nilson Avcnuc has been completed and that work has been started on the scwer on 8th Strect from "3" Avcnuc to Highland Avcnuc, Tyr, Dickson stated that the City has saved nearly $4,300,00 by doing thc work on the `ilson Avcnuc sewer, BIDS ON GASOLINE were discussed, Macmillan, Richfield and Stand- ard bids were the low bidders, submitting identical bids, Administrative Officcr Dickson suggested that the City enter into a contract with all the companics and buy from any company as desired, Iovcd by Adams, sccondcd by Cordin3ly, that in vice of thc fact that thc City did not specify an octane content, the City sign contracts with all the companies. RESOLUTION NO, 4303 was rend, adopting thc San Dicgo County Airport Commission plan of airports in San Diego County, PIovc.d by Cordingly, sccondcd by Newberry, that the Resolution bc adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, AD UNISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON rcportcd that thc Chamber of Com- merce has requested permission to erect throe unified service club signs on City property, which he recommends, 1128 RESOLUTION NO, 4304 was read, granting permission to thc Chamber of Commerce to erect on City property three unified service club signs at the following locations: Division and Main Streets; 30th Street and Highland Avenue; Division Street and Highland Avenue, as recommended by Administrative 0fficer Dickson and subject to the apprivnl and direction of Stu Supt. Finnerty -and Chief of Police Batcs, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that Dr, J, Gerald Hockin has requested permission to remove three trees in the parkway of his property on the East side of Highland Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets, r.nd hard surface the arca at a later date, RESOLUTION NO, 4305 was read, granting permission to Dr, J, Gerald Hockin to remove three trees in the parkway of his property on the East side of Highland Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets, and hard surface same, The expense of same to be taken care of by .Dr. Hockin, Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present toting yeo ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that Chief of Police Bates has requested the permanent appointment of Charles M, Hill to the Police Department, effective Dcccmbcr 15, 1946, RESOLUTION NO, 4306 was read, authorizing the permanent appoint- ment of Charles 11, Hill, patrolman, to the Police Department, salary $200,00 per month, effective December 15, 1946, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that thc Resolution be adopted; Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON suggested that thc City adopt a new seal emblem to be used on City equipment, and exhibited a detailed drawing of same, Moved by Newberry,, seconded by Cordingly that Er. Dickson be authorized to purchase same, Carried, all Councilmen present votin3 aye, 1129 COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY inquired about the appointment of a Planning Commission as specified under the new Ordinance, Mayor Fritz made the following appointments: Howard Mikkelson, 4 years; J. H, Curry and John Gardner, 3 years,; E, J. Christman, and Ben C. Tisdale, 2 years; Glenn Hartwell and L, E. C. Smith, 1 year, ATTORNEY CAMP111T.T• reported that a quiet title suit has been filed by the Luburco, Ltd, against the City on Lot 11, Block 4, 10 Acre Lot 8, t Section 154. Attorney Campbell ruled that the Library employees do not some under tho City Civil Service, and that he had obtained this rul- ing from the State. Pars, Baedcr, Librarian, stated that the Library employees are 100% for Civil Service, and would also like to have the Council inform the Library Board of this ruling; Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the City send oommuni cations to Assemblyman Cramer, Assemblywoman Neihousc, and Senator Kraft, requesting thcm to pass a bill allowing Library employees in 6th class cities to be included id City Civil Service. Carried all Councilmen present voting aye, MAYOR FRITZ called the attention of the Counoil to budget balances and requested them to keep their department heads within the budget. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the meeting be closed, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, �. MAYOR, CI OF NATIONAL � , CALL'O`tNIA ATTEST: