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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947 11-18 CC MIN94 National City, California, November 18, 1947 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Fritz. Councilmen present: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 4, 1947, the adjourn- ed meeting of November 12, 1947, and the adjourned meeting of November 18, 1947, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Gautereaux, Smith, Campbell, Dickson, Rogers. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 3,081.61 St. Imp. Fund 1,452.09 Park M & I Fund 125.90 1946 Sewer 2,429.83 War Mem. Fund 28,425.09 Cap. Outlay Fund 150.00 Plan. Com.Fund 65.56 Payroll .38 .9QQ TOTAL $433,117.98 Moved by Adams, 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, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None, RESOLUTION NO. 4514 was read, authorizing the payment of $150.00 from the Capital Outlay Fund for the Police Department to take care of the purchase of one 1947 Ford 6 Sedan Delivery including extra seat and passenger car rear spring for which a 1947 Ply mouth 2 door Sedan was traded for the balance of the cost. 95 Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 4515 was read, authorizing the transfer of $30,000.00 from the Unapportioned Tax Fund to the following funds: Moved General Fund Library Fund Park M & I Fund Sink. Fund #+ Sink, Fund #6 Sink, Fund #8 Plan. Com. Fund TOTAL. . a . . . $13,818.18 4,181.81 4,545.1+5 1,090.92 1,636,36 3,636,36 1.090.92 .$30,000.00 by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 4516 was read, authorizing the transfer of $20,000,00 from the Capital Outlay Fund to the War Memorial Fund to cover the cost of the Memorial Bowl, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ submitted the question of a retirement system for City Employees for discussion. Attorney Campbell ruled that it would be impossible to hold an election before the first of the year except for a straw vote, Mayor Fritz suggested that Administrative 0ffieer Dickson call Sacramento for clarification as to time. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, in regard to Resolution No, 4506 concerning sick leave for City Employees. Mayor Fritz referred the communication back to the Civil Service Commission for clarification, REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending that special permits be granted as follows: Elizabeth S. Bray to 96 build 2 houses and garage in R-2 zone; Lawrence B. Leech to build a residence in the back of business at 1031 Roosevelt; Harold E. Trebil to build an apartment over the existing garage; Tentative map of Santos Subdivision was accepted; proposed subdivision map of Rancho Hills Unit No, 5 was accepted, pro- vided a 90 foot turn -around is dedicated at the end of 5th Street. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4517 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Elizabeth S. Bray to build 2 houses and garage in R-2 zone with rear yard of 11 feet instead of 25 feet, on Lots 9-10, Block 111, City Plat. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. • RESOLUTION NO. 4518 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Lawrence B. Leech to build a residence in the back of business on Lots 6-7-8 and a portion of Lot 11, Block 11, City Plat, making a change in rear yard depth to six feet instead of 15 feet; side yard to be five feet width, and distance between residence and business building to be 18 feet. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4519 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Harold E. Trebil to build an apartment over the existing garage using 11 foot rear yard clearance instead of the 15 foot clear- ance as required. Said building to be on Lot 17 and N20' of 18, Block 1, 10 Acre Lot 7, $ Section 155, J. C. Pinney's Sub. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be 97 adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY suggested that the Planning Commission con- sider parking for cars when granting special permits as there are City Ordinances prohibiting the parking of cars on public streets between the hours of 2:00 A. M. and 6:00 A. M. COMMUNICATION FROM THE ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS relative to public works construction bids, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES was read, requesting permission to attend the Governor's conference on crime and juvenile justice at Sacramento, November 17th and 18th. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM THE NELSON OIL REFINING CO. was read, re- questing permission to remove two trees in order that they may re -locate a driveway, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the request be granted with all expense of same taken care of by the Nelson 0i1 Co, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:00 P. M. and bids would be opened for an oil mixing machine. The only bid submitted was from the Peerless Equipment Co. for $3,450.00, F.O.B. and plus sales tax, for a Seaman MHD 72 Pulv1-Mixer. RESOLUTION NO. 4520 was read, accepting the bid of the Peerless Equipment Co. on 1 Seaman MHD 72 Pulvi-Mixer with oil mixing rotor, equipped with shock compensation tine plates with extra plates fully mounted for breaking of oil cake. Powered with 6NZA Waukesha Gasoline Motor. For 83,450.00, F,O.B. National 98 City plus sales tax; and authorizing Purchasing Agent Dickson to purchase same. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION was read, requesting the Council to consider a 40 hour working week for all City Employees except the Fire Department which is gov- erned by State law. Councilman Newberry suggested that the Council hold a meeting with the Department Heads in regard to this request. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the communication be tabled. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CORONADO MARINE WAYS was read, in regard to leasing a portion of our tidelands for salvage purposes. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that he had investigated prices on such rentals and they range from one to three cents per square foot. Councilman Newberry stated that he thought three cents should be the minimum. Mr. Dickson suggested that the rental be on a monthly basis. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that Attorney Campbell draft a 30 day revokable per- mit. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL CITY GOLF CLUB was read, suggest- ing that the City purchase additional land and build a municipal golf course. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that land east of the City's property between Division and 4th Streets could be purchased for $1:500,00 an acre; west of the property, $40,000.00 for 32 acres; North of the property $35,000.00 for 35 acres. Councilman Newberry suggested that the City acquire 99 the land and then start a survey for the golf course. Moved by Newberry, that thh City accept the offer of the land west of the City property for $40,000.00, except for five acres at 4th Street and'Palm Avenue. Mayor Fritz suggested that the City first investigate the prices of other property. Council- man Adams stated that before the City spends that much money, he would like to put it on the ballot for a vote of the people, and suggested that it be referred to Administrative Officer Dickson and Park Supt. Gautereaux. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that it be laid over for further study. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION from James G. Neeley, 2541 E. 18th Street for off sale beer and wine; Martin H. Compton and Norel W. Thornburch, 1619 E. 18th Street, transferred from 3911 Sixth Avenue, for off sale general was read and referred to Chief of Police Bates. COMMUNICATION FROM E. L. BARTLETT was read, relative to a pro- posed alley in Jennie M. Hobson's Sub., 10 Acre Lots 13 & 14, + Section 154. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the proposal be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4521 was read, accepting the following deeds for street purposes only: W 30' of Et of Ni, 20 Acre Lot 4, I Section 132, from Roy S. and Vera E. Humphrey; Lot 10, Evans Heights Sub.; That parcel of land lying between the E line of said Lot 10, and a line 30' west of E line of the 14 of Et and lying between the N and S lines of said Lot 10; E 30' of S 480', W* of Ei, 20 Acre Lot 3, * Section 132; E 30' of N} of Wj of Et, 20 Acre Lot 4, $ Section 132, all from Ave E. Smith and Donald E. Smith; N 50' of W 30' of Et of S*, 20 Acre Lot 4, * Section 100 132, from George C. and Lois L. Daughtry. Moved by Adams, sec- onded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4522 was read, accepting a deed for street pur- poses only on the N 30' of W 40' of S}, 40 Acre Lot 2, + Section 132. Also E 30' of W 330' of S 30' of 40 Acre Lot 2, t Section 132, from Raymond 0. and Elizabeth B. Wright. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4523 was read, accepting a quitclaim deed from Claude B. and Vernie Margaret Brown for Street purposes on the following described property: beginning at the NW corner of Lot 70, Block 5, Paradena Park; thence N 71° 16' 30" E 60'; thence S 32° 56' E 401; thence S 71° 16' 30" W 601; thence N 32° 56' W 40' to point of beginning. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4524 was read, authorizing the issuance of a quitclaim deed to Claude B. and Vernie Margaret Brown for a portion of Lot 74, Block 5, Paradena Park, and authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to sign on behalf of the City. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4525 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert Es Fritz to request the County Board of Supervisors to cancel the taxes on the following described property which is now owned by the City: Lots 10-11, Block 2, 10 Acre Lot 8, + Section154, in the amount of $1.81; Lots 3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10, Block 19, City Plat, in 101 the amount of $7.26; Lots 13-14-15-16-17-18-19, Block 109, City Plat, in the amount of $6.35. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM•ELSIE M. CAMPBELL was read offering a strip of land in Block 307, City Plat, for sale to the City. Adminis- trative Officer Dickson explained that it would give the City a right-of-way to the sixteen acres of tidelands the navy is returning to the city, but the navy is also giving the city an easement to the property. Mayor Fritz suggested that Adminis- trative Officer Dickson obtain a price from Elsie Campbell for the property. COMMUNICATION FROM DORIS SULLIVAN was read, in regard to Reso- lution No. 4500 and suggested that a new resolution be made and that a retainer fee be authorized and that materials be fur- nished by the City or that she be allowed to submit a separate bill for materials as was the previous custom. RESOLUTION NO. 4526 was read, whereby Doris Sullivan be given a retainer fee of $25.00 per month, effective November 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948; to prepare Civil Service written examinations, and examine orally candidates for Civil Service positions; that Resolution No. 4500 be repealed. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4527 was read, accepting a check for $452.61 to settle quiet title action filed by Grace E. Beck on Lots 1-10 and 13-22, Block 40, City Plat. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- 102 men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4528 was read, entering a protest to the follow- ing County tax sales; sale No. 5052 on Lot 18, Block 5, Home Crest A; sale no. 5083 on Lots 5-8, Block 2, 10 Acre Lot 5, + Section 153; sale no. 5145 on Lot 40, Biock 3, and Lots 75-77, Block 5, Paradena Park; sale no. 5206 on Lots 1-2-1, Block 22, City Plat; as suggested by City Clerk Frank W. Rogers. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ROGERS reported that C. E. Anderson was desirous in obtaining Blocks 105, 106, 152, City Plat, which are owned by the City. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the City retain the property. Carried, all Councilmen present voting qe. RESOLUTION N0. 4530 was read, accepting $131.10 from Bernard J. Banke as the opening bid for a City tax sale at public auction on Lot 40, Biock 3, Paradena Park, 40 Acre Lot 1, t Section 131. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4531 was read, authorizing City Assessor Rogers to cancel taxes against Lot 24, Block 207, City Plat, for the following years: 1944-1945-1946-1947 as the property has been deeded to the State of California; also to cancel taxes against Lots 10-11, Block 2, 10 Acre Lot 8, t Section 154, San Diego Land & Town Co. Sub., for 1947, as the property has been deeded to the City. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 103 REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER IRELAND was road, stating that under the Debt Limitation Act 15.76% of the property owners requested in- vestigation in connection with the proposed construction of a storm drain from 5th and E to 5th and Coolidge Avenue; and 13.91% of the property owners requested investigation in connect- tion with the proposed grading and construction of sidewalk and curbs on National Avenue from 18th to 30th Streets. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4532 was read, authorizing Engineer Ireland and Attorney Campbell to prepare proceedings in connection with the construction of a storm drain from 5th Street and B Avenue to 5th Si.eet and Coolidge Avenue. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 4533 was read, authorizing Engineer Ireland and Attorney Campbell to prepare proceedings in connection with the construction of sidewalk and curbs on National Avenue from 18th Street to 30th Street. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ROGERS reported on the purchase of 30 Acres of prop- erty described as N 3/4 of W4, 80 Acre Lot 2, * Section 128, which has been approved by thehState Controller. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the neon directional sign for the Community Building is not ready at this time. Mr. Dickson also reported on the gum ball machine license fees, and stated that the ordinance would have to be amended, Mr. Dickson 104 further stated that he is not ready to make a report on the`cost to repair the Library. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON suggested that City Clerk Rogers be authorized to sign the agreement with the State Retirement System. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that City Clerk Rogers be authorized to sign the necessary papers and obtain the proper forms to institute the State Retirement System. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER IRELAND was read, in regard to bids for sewer pumping equipment, and recommended the acceptance of the bid of Fairbanks -Morse Co. which was the the lowest bid, and was satisfactory in all requirements. RESOLUTION NO. 4534 was read, accepting the bid of Fairbanks - Morse & Co. for sewer pumping equipment as listed in the bid on file in the office of the City Clerk, in the amount of $7,452.47; and Mayor Fritz be authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that all bids be incorp- orated in the minutes. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. FAIRBANKS-MORSE & CO., $7,452.47; WEBB BROS., $7,536.30; PACIFIC PUMPING CO., $7,708.78; MISSION PIPE AND SUPPLY CO., $8,267.00; INDUSTRIES SUPPLY CO., $8,992.00; HUDSON TUCKER, INC., $9,375.10; CHICAGO PUMP CO., $10,455.50; ECONOMY PUMPS, INC., $10,943.80; PEERLESS PUMP CO., $10,878.10; SMITH BOOTH USHER CO., $10,943.00; DE LAVAL STEAM TURBINE CO., $15,212.80. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON recommended that 600 candle 105 power streot lights be installed at the following intersections; 16th Street and Granger; 16th Stroet and Earle Drive; 12th Street and A Avenue; 12th Street and C Avenue. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the recommendation be accepted and the installations authorized. Carried, by the following vote to.wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz, Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that errors had been made in the construction of fences and houses by private parties and have been built on City streets, and recommended that the City Attorney be authorized to inform the people that they must be removed. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the City Attorney be authorized to instruct the people to remove their fences and buildings. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON recommended that Runles Mosley, Sewer Supt. be allowed $5.00 for the balance of November and $5.00 for December to cover the use of his car in his work. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the recommendation be accepted and Mr. Mosley be authorized the car allowance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cording- ly, Thatcher, Newberry, Fritz. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented an ordinance for the first reading, which amends Ordinance No. 656 governing the Building Code, as was recommended by Building Inspector Bird. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Adams, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. 106 ORDINANCE NO, , AN ORDIANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 656 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 4501-A. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next regular meeting for the second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, That. cher, Fritz. Nays: None, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented an ordinance regulating the parking on City streets, for the first reading. Moved by Adams, seo. onded by Thatcher, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz, Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATING OF PARKING ON THE STREETS OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIF- ORNIA. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Ordinance be laid over until the iett.imbeting for the second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to.wit; Ayes: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz, Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented an ordinance governing the sale of stolen property, for the first 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. , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY PROVIDING FOR THE CARE, RESTITUTION, SALE OR DESTRUCTION OF UN- CLAIMED PROPERTY IN THE POSSESSION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, 1 107 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, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL requested more time on the situation at 18th and Palm where the building was moved in but never completed. MAYOR FRITZ asked Asstt Engineer Smith for the approximate time when the City will start more sewer construction. Mr. Smith stated that he thought it would be sometime in the spring. Mayor Fritz stated that the people are getting very eager to have the work done. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL informed the Council that he is using men from the Sheriff's office to serve the notices on the condemnation suits for 'sewer easements. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSOn reported on the landscaping of the Memorial Bowl, and stated that the trees and shrubs will cost approximately $500.00. RESOLUTION NO. 1+535 was read, authorizing Purchasing Agent Dick- son to purchase the trees and shrubs for landscaping the Memorial Bowl, for approximately $500.00. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the meeting adjourn until November 19, 191+7, at 7:30 P. M. o'clock. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.