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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947 03-04 CC MIN1148 National City, California, March 4, 1947 Regular meeting of the City Council called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:40 P,M, Councilmen present: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 1947, be dispensed with, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Dickson, Rogers, Smith, Gautereaux, Campbell, BILLS AtDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund St, Imp, Fund Park M. & I, Fund 1946 Sewer Fund Light Dist, #1 Fund Plan, Com, Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL , , , , , , , $ 2,233,54 1,296,02 833,80 1,333,92 32,65 ,62 7;993.05 $13,723.60 Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. James Calvin, Principal of Central School, also Mrs, DeWitt and Mrs, Baker representing the 1)arent Teachers Assn, were present, Mr, Calvin stated that they were annoyed by dogs on the play- ground and at the bus stops, also that several children had been 'bitten, not seriously, but he felt that something should be done before anything serious happens, Mr, Calvin stated that he called the Pound Master a number of times and found him in once after calling about twenty times, He called the Chief of Policc and had him attempt to locate the Pound Master, Mayor Fritz stated that he thought the Pound Master was doing a good job and assured Mr, Calvin that the City would do all it could to correct the situation, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly that Administrative officer Dickson be authorized to take the necessary steps to correct same, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 1149 Mr, DONOVAN, 39, E, 5th Street, was present and wished to know if the alley in back of 5th Street, from B, to National Avenue was closed, Mr, Dickson stated that without looking up the records he could not be sure, but informed Mr. Donovan that he would check on the closing and let him know, MR, FRANK H, JOHNSON was present in regards to widening of E, l6th Street, City Clerk Rogers informed Mr, Johnson that the matter would be brought up later in the meeting as Council had a written petition from the property owners interested, COMMUNICATION FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY, was read, in regard to increase in certain intra-state rates and charges applicable to service furnished within the State of California, The Mayor stated it was his understanding that the change would not have much effect as far as National City was concerned as most users now have extended service in the Metro- politan arca - it would make those who do not have extended service subscribe to it, Communication ordered filed, NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE WATER, Harbison Canyon Mutual Water Company applied for a permit to ap-nropriate watcr from Silver Brook tributary to Sweetwater River, 0,75 cubic foot per second. Anyone wishing to file a protest must do so within 40 days from date (dated February 27,1947), Mr, Dickson said that he had contacted Mr, Poulter, local manager of the Water Company and Mr, Poulter said thcy would file a protest against it, Application was ordered filed, TWO APPLICATIONS FROM STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: onc for on sale bccr & wine to Mario J, Dini & Samuel H, McIntosh (Goodwill Cafe #2) and onc for on salt bccr to Frank Josef & Ida C, Jcndrossck (E1 Juan Cafc) were read, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry that the applications be referred to the Chief of Police Bates for recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting ayc, 1150 INSTJRANCE POLICY on 1941 GMC Truck, used by the Park Dept,, premium of $21;00 was referred to Administrative Officer Dickson to check; Mr, Dickson brought up the subject of a "fleet Policy" Which would cover all of the equipment, and stated that this ' might result in a considerable savings to the City, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry that Mr, Dickson be authorized to look into this tatter, Carried, all Counoilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION PROM HERBERT A, BARNES, was read, stating that "All Property" Policy No, 1505 expires March 30th, and wished to be advised about the renewal, Mr; Dickson'stated that three years ago the City grouped all of its fire insurance and divided it equally'emong the local insurance agencies and all are Doming due now; IT NOW BEING 8:00 P,M, THE OPENINNG 02 BIDS FOR CULVERT PIPE was ordered, Only one bid was filed, that of the American Pipe & Construction Company who submitted their quotation for 128 Ft, of 60" centrifugally spun reinforced concrete culvert pipe, manufactured in accordance with section 53 of the California Division of Highways Standard Specifications for standard strength pipe, Price for pipe, delivered to any point within the corporate limits of the City of National City, was $10,65 per lineal foot, A discount of 5% allowed on all invoices for pay- ment on or before the loth of the month following the date of delivery, whcn all invoices are due and payable, RESOLUTION NO, 4331 was road, accepting the bid of the American Pipe and Construction Company to sell to the City of National City 128 ft. of 60" centrifugally spun concrete culvert pipe for $10,65 per lineal foot; Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, 1151 INSURANCE GROUP POLICIES were brought up again, all of the policies issued three years ago are coming due, The City had the Fire Underwriters check all the insurance policies and found that all the insurance brokers in National City offered the same protection at the same rate, Councilman Newberry suggested going on with the program as in the past; Councilman Adams suggested that the valuation should be values at the present time, that Mr, Dickson, Mr, Rogers ohanged due to the increase in Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly and mine what percentage of increase matter to be brought up again in Mr. Bird get we should be together and deter - insured at, The two weeks at the next meeting of the Council, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. SURETY BOND OF LLOYD W, BATES for $5,000.00 approved by the City Attorney, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly that the Bond be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, APPLICATIONS FOR MOVING IN BUILDINGS was presented. Application of Elizabeth RQ & Jack White, a frame building 18'x21' to be moved to 220 E, 5th Street, for use as temporary housing, Repairs and alterations to be made: place on foundation, install electric lights & plumbing, finish inside and partition for bath, bedroom, kitchen and livingroom, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted provided it meets the Building Inspector's requirements, Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. APPLICATION of Mrs, Emma R, Morrow to move a garage building at 305 "E" (rear) to 621 E, 2nd Street, Garage to have cement foundation and cement floor, cement entrance from alley into garage. New stucco outside and double overhead doors, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams that the request be granted provided it meets the requirements of the Building Inspector, Carried all Councilmen present voting aye, 1152 APPLICATION of W, K. Jackson to move a building from Camp Callan to E 65' of Lots 18, 19 and 20 in Block 44 of McCoy's Sub,, 5th & E Streets, to be used as a dwelling. Building to be set on a concrete foundation and to comply with all building, electrical and plumbing Ordinances of the City of National City, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams that the request be granted if same meets all requirements of the Building Inspector, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST POR REP UND ON BUILDING PERMIT N0, 213 issued to Louis 0, Turley was read, Mr Turley stated that the building was never erected as he was unable to get the material, RESOLUTION N0, 4332 was read, granting a refund of $2.00 for Building permit #213, issued on May 23, 1946 to Louis 0, Turley, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye; PETITION POR WIDENING EAST 16TH STREET was read, signed by tight property owners for two blocks west of Harbison Avenue. Mr, Prank Johnson spoke in behalf of the property owners and stated that he was willing to do whatever was necessary this project started and to share part of the expense, Attorney stated it would be necessary for the people to to get The deed to the City of National City 30' for street purposes, Also have the Engineer make an estimate for bringing the street to grade, It was also suggested that the owner of the 30' street be contacted and get a grant deed from him. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly that Mr, Dickson contact the owner and get the deed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye; grant RESOLUTION NO, 4333 was read granting Matthews Bros, Radio Center permission to remove three trees from the parkway in the 1900 Block on Highland Ave, The area between the sidewalk and curb to be paved at the expense of Matthews Bros, Moved by Cordingly, Seconded by Adams that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, 1153 LETTER FR , : THE LIBRARY 2012i desiring to know whether the library caployccs arc or arc .pot kind.._ Civil '3crvicc, was rcad, Th.. Attorney stated tha, he had met with the Library Board approximate- ly three weeks ago ani e olasncu t1c status to thc satisfaction of all but one person, The Actornuy will send in a rmitt,.n opinion to t1.. City Council and will send a copy to the. Library Board, LETTER FROM T-iE LIONS CLUB in regard to putting on a Fourth of July ccicbration in the. City Park, the purposes of tins celebration and the way it is to b, conducted is: (1) provide good, cican entertainment (2) Provide funds in order to supply a swimming instructor for th.. City and kccp up thc work of the Junior Patrol: (3) typ., of entertainment to be as much as possible amateur and semi-professional, so tint childrun and pcopl,, of all ages will enjoy it: (4) proposc, ,s much as possible, to have all concussions on the ground under the supervision of, managcd or operatud by, mc:ntpers of thc Lions or associutcd Clubs, Moved by Adams, sccondcd by Newbcrry that the ruquest be ,;ranted, changing paragraph (4) to rcad: "`:1e proposc to have all concussions on thc grounds managed and operated by the "Nation-1 City Lions Club or any Notional City Organization approved by the. City Council, C.-.rri d, all Councilmen present voting aye, REPORT FROM CITY EFGIN I':ELA D in regard to thc dr'iin-tg., problem at 5th Strcct and "B" Avcnuu, was rcad, Mr, Ir land reported ta-t in order to uliminatc this trouble it will rcquiru the construction of a 24 inch drain 1125 fuct in l-.ngth along 5th Street to an outlet butwu,.n Roosevelt and Hoover Avenues, togcthur with rcmodoling of tat, catch basin at 5th Strc..t and "3" Avcnuc, and construction of - r'nnholc and outlet structure, Thu cost of snnc is ..xtimated at $7500,00 on thc basis of 50 foot lots in the dr^.ina,;_ area, this would represcnt a cost of $30,61 our 50 foot lot, Councilman Newberry stated that he felt ta:t the p..opl., who 1154 were not affected by storms would not want to pay for thc drnzn- agc. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher that thc Attorney check on this and report at thc n.,xt regular meeting, Cnrricd, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTENDANCE RULES Of THE PLANNING COMMISSION was again brought up. It was passed unanimously by the Planning Commission that if a mcmbcr trans absent for two consecutive mcctings without leave, thc office would be vacant, and n ncr mcmbcr appointed, Council- man Newberry said he felt that the Council should not rule on this, that he bclicvcd thnt if any mcmbcr of thc Commission was absent, hc would have n good re^son for bcing absent, Moved by Ncwbcrry, seconded by Cordingly, that this request of the Planning Commission bc tabled, ADMDTISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that a white linc had been painted on Harbison Ave, from Division St. to 16th Struct and on 18th Street from Rachel Ave, as fax cs "D", A whitc lino will be painted West on 18th Strcct dorm to Bay Blvd, RESOLUTIOI NO, 4334 was read, granting flr, Claude Hart permission to remove. two trees and widen his driveway 6 feet, providing hc will pave from thc curbing to the sidewalk all at his uvm expense, Movcd by Adams, scconded by Ncwbcrry that thc Resolution bctdoptod. Carried, all Councilmen prcscnt voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON referred to thc rcqucst of thc National City Gashoppors" for use of thc Crafts Building. Mr. Dickson referred the matter to Park Supt. Gautcrcaux, Mr. Gautcrcaux was present and stated that hc felt that it would be impossible to let the Gashoppers have thc exclusive use of thc Building, as there arc times when the building is nccdcd for purposes, expccially in thc summertime. Thcrc would, no doubt, bc many times when no one else could b., using thc building, but Mr, Gautercaux felt that thc "Gashop-ocrs" should contact the. 1155 Park Dept, when they rm.nt use of the building, Movcd by Adams, sccondcd by Newberry that r. letter bc virittcn telling them that thc offer of Mr, Gnutcrcnux was npprovod by thc Council, Carricd, all Councilmen prcscnt voting nyc, ADMNISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported on the approximate cost of thc proposed culvcrt at 24th & Wilson Avc, The excnvr.tion r.nd culvert installation is cstimr.tcd at $772,00, back fill $340,00, replacement of paving $150,00 - n total cost of $1262,00 plus thc cost of the pipe, In oast piling is necessary the c,st would be $559;50 additional, Mr, Dickson asked the Council to grant him permission to rcqucst thc County for funds from our proportion of the 1/4 cent gas tax, to pay for this project, RESOLUTION N0, 4335 was read, granting Administrntivc Officcr Dickson permission to request thc County Board of Supervisers for funds from our proportion of the 1/4 cent gr,s tax, thc necessary amount to bc used for thc proposed culvert at 24th & Wilson Avcnuc, Movcd by Adams, sccondcd by Newberry that the Resolution be adopted, Cnrricd, ^.11 Councilmen prcscnt voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON mentioned thc Safety Campaign and said that Chief of Police Bates would like to have thc Councilts official sanction to go ahead and take whatever stcps were necessary to furthcr this campaign, Movcd by Newberry, scoonded by Thatcher that this rcqucst bc granted, Carried, all Council- men present voting ayc, COUNCILMAN IEWBERRY reported on the condemnation suit for thc City's Tidelands occupied by thc Tavares Construction Company, which was completed last *reek, He tr^ccd the progress of the procccdinzs and stated that he thought thc legal past of thc case had bcen handled, He also stated that National City had asked thc sum of $650,000,00 in the suit and had bcen granted 1156 that amount by the jury. The sum of $50,000.00 for the lease- hold interest of the San Francisco Bridge Company is to be paid out of National City's portion. Other members of the Council expressed satisfaction as to the outcome of the suit. MAYOR FRITZ stated that there was to be a meeting in Sacramento and he would like authorization to send Mr. Dickson and one or two other persons to attend the meeting, in case anything is brought up which might involve our tidelands, Moved by Newberry seconded by Adams that authorization be given to have At, Dickson and one or two other persons to attend, Carricd, all Councilmen present voting aye, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the mectin3 be closed, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,\ QALIFY1114