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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946 08-06 CC MIN1006 National City, California, August 6, 1946. Regular meeting of the City Council called to order by Mayor Fritz, at 7:30 P. M. Councilmen present: Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Adams. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of July 16, 1946, and the adjourned meeting of July 19, 1946, be dispensed with. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bird, Campbell, Vansant, Finnerty, Stevens, Bates, Gautereaux, Rogers. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 2,392.79 Street Imp." 685.59 Park M & I " 237.22 Light. Dist. #1 32.65 Unapp. Tax Fund 20.71 Plan. Com. " 80.00 1946 Sewer ! 28.23 Spec. Gas Ta x St. Imp. Fund 247.94 Payroll Fund 6,914.55 TOTAL $10,639.68 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. GEORGE BOULETTE, President of the Employees Association, was present and presented Mayor Fritz with a gavel on behalf of the esteem of the employees. Mayor Fritz Thanked Mr. Boulette for the gavel_and asked him to convey his appreciation to the Association. MAYOR FRITZ announced that bids on the Lighting Districts will be opened at this time. SAN DIEGO GAS & ET.FCTRIC CO. bid $"783.60 for furnishing current for the coming year on Lighting District #1; STATE CON- STRUCTION CO. bid $16,970.00 for the installation of Lighting Dist- rict #2. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the bid on Lighting District #2 be referred to the City Engineer to check and report on at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. 1007 RESOLUTION NO. 4150 was read, accepting the bid of $783.60 from the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. for furnishing electric current for the coming year on Lighting District #1, and authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz and City Clerk to sign the contract. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MRS. CAHMON WATSON 908 A Avenue, speaking for her Father Jose Camachn, was present and requested permission to remove three trees on 9t4 Street and A Avenue. St. Supt. Finnerty recommended the removal of the trees. RESOLUTION N0. 4151 was read, authorizing Jose Camacho to remove three trees on 9th Street and A Avenue, at his own expense. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ announced that the hearing on the closing of Palm Avenue will be held at this time. Fred Ritchie, 1441 E 1st Street; F. D. Shea, 1421 E 1st Street; A. D. Durham, 1401 E 1st Street; were present and protested the proposed closing of that portion of Palm Avenue as that is their only approach to their property. Mayor Fritz assured the fellows the City is not trying obstruct any prop- erty owner. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the matter be referred to the City Engineer to check, and report at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting we. DONALD BATES was present and requested permission to remove a palm tree at 520 Highland Avenue and one at 723 E 8th Street, as they are large and unsightly. Mr. Bates said the trees will be replaced with small,siender palms. Mayor Fritz referred Mr. Bates to City Treasurer Vansant, to make the $5.00 deposit on each tree. STANTON LAMB, of the American Legion, was present and requested Mayor Fritz to issue a proclamation, proclaiming August 14th as Victory Day of World War II and that all places of business display the American flag on that day. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that 1008 Mayor Fritz be authorized to issue the proclamation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM WILLIAM R. STEVENS, Asstt Engineer, was read, re- questing to be releived from his duties September 15, 1946. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the resignation be accepted with regrets. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Mr. Stevens stated that he had enjoyed his work with the City and he had given a lot of thought before accepting the new position. RESOLUTION NO. 4152 was read, accepting the report from the Federal Works Agency on the Federal_ Building, and authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to make a requisition to the Agency for $90.48 to re-imburse the City. Moved by Thatcher, Seconded by Cordingly, that the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. TELEGRAM FROM ?RDERAL WORKS AGENCY, confirming the City's purchase of the Federal Building, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM SENATE COMMITIEL was read, relative to State and local taxation. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that City Clerk Rogers be instructed to answer same. Carried, al Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4153 was read, agreeing to enter into a contract with the Naval Supply Depot -San Diego covering sewer services for Homoja Housing Project and Naval Defense Housing Unit #1, and authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to sign on behalf of the City. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4154 was read, requesting the Statefbr transfer of right of way or sites money to plans preparation allocations, afid Authorizing C. B. Ireland, City Engineer to sign application. Moved Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 1009 RESOLUTION NO. 4155 was read, authorizing the payment of $3.00 to Herbert A. Barnes for 3 sewer easements, for which fee Mr. Barnes made, application. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM GEO. A. JOHNSON, 2415 National Avenue, stating that he Was given a permit from the City to put tile in front of his property for drainage purposes and the State had ordered him not to use it. Engineer Stevens reported that the State wanted to establish a grade before the work was done. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that Engineer Ireland write a letter to the Division of State High- ways, requesting a clarification on the matter. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4156 was read, accepting a service agreement with_ the Burroughs Adding Machine Co., and Authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fr itz to sign on behalf of the City. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. APPLICATION to State Board of Equalization by Elmer L. and Nellie V. Krowl, 2240 National Avenue, for off sale beer and wine license, was read. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the application be referred to Chief of Police Bates. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4157 was read, accepting a check for $9,526.28 from State of California for motor vehicle fees from April 1 to June 30, 1946. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4158 was read, accepting a check for $4,000.00 from the Federal Pubiic Housing Authority for a sewer line constructed by the City. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, ell Councilmen present voting aye. 1010 RESOLUTIONS FROM TEE 20-30 Club No. 76; Kenneth L. Blanchard Post #255; Thomas H. Cosby, Jr. Post #4630; Lions Club; were read, requesting the City to remain in the San Diego County water Authority. Mayor Fritz stated that the Council feels gratified over the interest taken in the matter and feels that a solution be be worked out for the benefit of the City. The resolutions were ordered filed. REPORT FROM St. Supt. Finnerty and Engineer Ireland was read, stat- ing that work done in the Paradise KnollsSubdivision bythe Land Escrow and Safe -Deposit Co. is satisfactory and recommend return of the deposit made by them as a guarantee of performance. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the report be accepted and the Check be returned to the Land Escrow and Safe Deposit Co. by C. W. Vansant, City Treasurer. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION signed by nine property owners living in the vicinity of G Avenue and Highland Avenue, and 18th and 19th Streets, protesting the use of said streets by public conveyances, was read. Attorney Campbell stated that he has a conference scheduled August 7th with Sam Mason of the Electric Ry Co. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cor- dingly, that Attorney Campbell make a report on proposed franchise the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LLOYD W. BATES, CITY LICENSE COLLECTOR, was read, recommending that the card room license issued to the Palace Pool Hall, 15 W 8th Street, be revoked as they have failed to comply with the State laws and City Ordinance. Nick Smith, owner, was present and surrended his license, stating that bis manager, due to an over -sight, had illegally operated the card room. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the license be returned to the License Collector. Carried, Al Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4159 was read, authorizing Dan Corliss to remove four palm trees in front of his place of business at 640 Highland Avenue, at his own expense, providing Mr. Corliss paves the area between the curb and sidewalk. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that 1011 the Resolution be adopted. Carried, an Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO & ARIZONA EASTERN RAILWAY CO. was read, requesting the City to vacate llth, 12th and 14th Streets between Wilson and Taft Avenues. In consideration of the closing of the streets, the Company is willing to open an 80 foot strip across its property for extending 24th Street between Taft and Cleveland Ave- nues, provided the City will pay the cost of moving stock corral and to relocate a portion of and extend spur to serve new corral location in Block 232, estimated at $2,200.00. Mr. C. M. Eichenlaub, repres- entative of the Company was present. Councilman Newberry asked him if he thought it was fair to expect the City to pay the $2,200.00, which he agreed that it is. Mayor Fritz suggested that a committee be appointed to work out asolution. Councilman Newberry stated that he is opposed to the closing of 14th Street unless there is concrete evidence that it will be used for something important. Mayor Fritz appointed the following committee: Newberry, Chairman; Thatcher, Cordingly. Councilman Newberry set August 12th at 21TM in the Coun- cil Chambers for a committee meeting. Mr. Eichenlaub said he will be present. PETITION signed by 12 property owners, was read, requesting the pav- ing of Rachel Avenue between 16th & 18th Streets, through a bond issue. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the request be referred to the City Attorney and City Engineer to check and re- port on at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4160 was read, urging the State of California to pro - to the counties and municipalities rate,' of 1% of the gross receipts which are subject to the California Sales and Use Tax collected collected by the State. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. • COMMUNICATION FROM DR. ALEX M. LESEM, COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. was read, 1012 stating that Mr. Dunlop contemplates erecting a slaughter house in the industrial section of National City, and suggests that the City make plans for future disposal of industrial wastes. Mr. Dun- lop was present and stated that he intends to build his own disposal plant and that his slaughter house will be the only one in the City which could stand Government inspection. Mr. Dunlop also stated he plans to vacate the alley in Block 155, City Plat, to the City. Councilman Newberry suggested that Attorney Campbell and Engineer Ireland contact the City of San Diego relative to the sewage dis- posal. Mayor Fritz suggested that all of the slaughter houses en- ter into a cooperative agreement on a disposal plant. Ass't Engineer Stevens suggested an okay from the County Health Department on the proposed treatment plant of Mr Dunlop's. COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE POLICY renewal certificate from Guy & Guy was presented. Attorney Campbell stated that he is not satisfied vd.th the present policy as the City was not covered on certain in- stances that it should have been. Fred Miller was present and re- quested permission to obtain complete exposures of the City so that he could submit a policy. Mr. Miller was told to submit a policy at the next meeting, together with a list of the coverages. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that City Clerk Rogers contact Mr. Guy and obtain a binder on the policy for 30 days. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLuTI ON NO. 4161 was read, accepting the fire and theft insurance policy from Guy & Guy on the 1937 GMC dump truck, @ $5.00; to expire July 20, 1947. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMM(ICATION FROM TEE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, enclosing a resolution in protest to the proposed airport adjacent to Division Street, was read and ordered filed. , COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELSIE M. FRANK, 3331 5th Avenue, San Diego; and 1013 Henry R. Klein, San Diego, protesting the proposed airport adjacent to Division Street, were read and ordered filed. RESOLUTION NO. 4162 was read, accepting easements #1 to 50 inclusive for sewer right-of-way, and authorizing City Clerk Frank W. Rogers to record same. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ST. SUPT. FINNERTY reported on the request of the Faas Motors to re- moval of two small palm trees at 1146 National Avenue, and recom- mended that the request be denied. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the recommendation be accepted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. ST. SUPT. FINNERTY reported on the fire plug -palm tree -condition in front of the Bank of America on National Avenue. Mr. Finnerty stated that the fire plug cannot be used as the tree has grown too large ' and recommended the removal of both trees for the viewpoint of land- scaping. Mr. Dyster, Manager of the Bank was present and stated that he protests the removal of the trees but since it is necessary to remove one tree that he prefers to have both trees removed, provided the City will take out the trees, repair any damage to the sidewalk, curb or building. Councilman -Newberry asked Mr. pyster if he didn't want the City to paint the bank too. RESOLUTION NO. 4163 was read, authorizing St. Supt. Finnerty to remove the two palm trees in front of the Bank of America on National Avenue and the Bank to pay for the removal of the second tree. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be.Adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY reported on his conference with Capt. Fogg, USN. The Navy plans to take 200 feet more of the City's tidelands which will take them to the vicinity of 23rd Street. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that Attorney Campbell contact Congressman Izac, Senator Knowland and Senator Downey, protesting this seizure. The City originally had 30 blocks of tidelands frontage and only 1014 6 blocks remain. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY reported that members of the War Memorial Com- mittee would like to have the City employ an architect to draw plans for the bowl in order to ascertain how much more money will have to be raised to build the bowl. Mr. Newberry thought the architect's fee would be approximately $1,000.00. Mayor Fritz wonders if the City would be justified to spend this money when there are so many places it could be used to better advantage. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the War Memorial Committee submit plans to the City Council in order to get cost of project. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY stated that W. G. Kraft was getting a raw deal on his trees that were destroyed by fire. He was willing to settle for $100.00 and was told to wait for awhile and when Mr. Kraft sub- mitted his statement, he was told by a City Officer that he had waited too long. Mr. Newberry asked if the City Couldn't pay Mr. Kraft the $100.00. Attorney Campbell ruled negative. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the matter be referred to Att- orney Campbell to check. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY reported that Arthur Eddy leaves for school Sept. 1st and that someone should train with Mr. Eddy on obtaining sewer easements. RESOLUTION NO. 4164 was read, authorizing Arthur Eddy to train some- one to relieve him September 1st on obtaining sewer easements and to make application for a new notary seal but to leave the name out of the seal. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented a communication from Ed'Porter, requesting permission to lease the closed area of 20th Street running westerly from National Avenue, and Lots 13-14-15-16, Block 20, City Plat, to be used as a parking lot for a market to be located at 21st Street aid 1015 National Avenue. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that Tax Collector Vansant check the property to ascertain whether it is tax deeded. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented the proposed ordinance to annex property to be used for an airport. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that only the heading be read. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. ORDINANCE NO. , AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROP- ERTY TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, except Councilman Thatcher who qualified his vote, stating that he is in favor of annexation of the land but not for an airport. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR, CI _ OF • TIONACALIFORNaA