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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946 07-16 CC MIN992 National City, California, July 16, 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. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL requested an amendment to the minutes of March 5, 1946, to include Resolution No. 4035i, authorizing the City Clerk to mail cards to each property owner in the proposed lighting dist- rict from 5th Street on National Avenue to First Street and from First Street on Main Street to Division Street. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBFT,i, requested an amendment to the minutes of July 2, 1946. A hearing was called at 7:30 P. M. for protests on the proposed lighting district from 5th Street on National Avenue to First Street, and from First Street on Main Street to Division Street. No written protests were filed. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the amendment be included in the minutes, and that the reading of same be dispensed with. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bird, Ireland, Bates, Finnerty, Canpbell, Gautereaux, Rogers. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 3,099.30 Street Imp.° 984.67 Park M & I ! 524.29 Light. Dist. #1 32.65 Unapp. Tax Fund 47.74 Spec. Del. Tax Fund 6.73 Pian..Com. Fund 80.00 1946 Sewer " 180.15 FVJA " 128.36 Payroll ° 5,663.77 TOTAL $10,748.16 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, dl Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. 993 CITY CLERK called for hearing of protests on Lighting District #1. No written protests were filed. RESOLUTION NO. 4135 was read, Directing notice inviting sealed proposals on National City Lighting District No. 1. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF 'rtm, PLANNING COMMISSION wasread, recommending that the following zone variances be granted: George A. Ury to operate an office for public accountant at 341 E 8th Street; Joe A. Robnett to lease existing building to John Fey to operate an auto garage at 1624 E 18th Street; Beverly L. Blair to build a store building in which to operate a malt shop and a hobby shop, on Lot a, Block 1, 20 Acre Lot 3, o Section 134, Irting Place; Donald J. Bates to erect a building to operate a Help - yourself Laundry on the southwest corner of loth Street and High- land Avenue; that the application of LeRoy H. Steinauer be denied to manufacture concrete and adobe brick on Lot 34, 80 Acre Lot 1 Quarter Section 129, Hills of Paradise. Moved -by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4136 was read, authorizing a zone variance to George A. Ury to operate an office for public accountant at 341 E 8th Street. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4137 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Joe A. Robnett to lease existing building to John Fey to operate an auto garage at 1624 E 13th Street. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, 411 Council- men)present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4138 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Beverly 994 L. Blair to build a store building in which to operate a malt shop and a hobby shop, on Lot 1, Block 1, 20 Acre Lot 3, } Section 134, Irving Place. The set -back to be 10 feet. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4139 wasread, authorizing a zone variance to Donald J. Bates to erect a building in which to operate a help -yourself laundry on the southwest corner of loth Street and Bighland Avenue, and prohibiting the haniging of clothing on the outside of the en- closure, and comply with the 10 foot set back. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL suggested that the Secretary of the Planning Com- mission fill out the resolutions granting special zone variances, and give the original to the City Clerk to file, and mail copy to the applicant. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Secretary of the Planning Commission carry out the Attorneys!s sugg- estion. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM RUNLES S. MOSLEY was read, requesting two additional weeks of vacation without pay, to take care of over time. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, stating that the request of Runles Mosley was irregular and would have to be taken care of by the Council. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that Mr. Mosley be granted two additional weeks of vacation without pay. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM DAVID OLIVER, Carr, PROPERTY SECTION, FWA, stating that a bill of sale is being prepared to convey the title of the personal property of the Federal Building to the City, and a lease rental agreement for the City to purchase the building is also being prepared, was read and ordered filed. 995 • RESOLUTION NO. 4140 was read, authorizing the extension of the zone variance to June 6, 1947, to the Twin Palma Rest Home, operated by Ewell F. and Jewell E. Patterson, 2112 E 9th Street. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM WAR RECREATION COUNCIL WAS read, bequeathing to the City for use under the direction of the City Council, two pianos, one phonograph record cabinet with all phonograph re- cords and record books, all the dishes, cutlery, kitchen utensils and other miscellaneous items in the building (USA). Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the City accept the property and a letter of thanks be sent to each member of the War Recreation Council. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES was read, rec- ommending the reappointment of Mr. A. Watson Brown to the Lib- rary Board for another term of office. RESOLUTION NO. 4141 was read, authorizing the reappointment of A. Watson Brown to the Library Board for another term of office. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ANNUAL REPORT 0f the National City Public Library for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1946, was presented. Moved by Newberry, sec- onded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. NOTICE FROM THE WAR DEPARTMENT of dredging in Mission Bay, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM POST WAR PLANNING DEPT., COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, was read, announcing a meeting at the Civic Center July 18th at 9:30 AM with representatives of the U S Engineers in regard to the development of yacht harbors in San Diego County. Councilman 996 Newberry requested that the Engineer attend the meeting. COP+MUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA STATE DISASTER COUNCIL relative to compensation benefits to disaster service volunteer workers, was read and ordered filed. NOTICE FROM STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND of the reduction of 16% on basic rates, effective July 1, 1946, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM SHORELINE PLANNING ASS'N relative to the semi-annual meeting July 23rd in Los Angeles, was read and ordered filed. SURETY BOND of Carrol B. Ireland, City Engineer, for $2,500.00 was presented and approved by Attorney Campbell. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the bond be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE expressing their appreciation for use of the Council Chambers, was read and ordered filed. RESOLUTIONS FROM THE KIWANIS CLUB AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE urging the Oity to remain a member of the San Diego Water Authority, were stated read and ordered filed. Councilman Thatcher/that the Committee would like an expression from the people as to whether the City should remain in the Water Authority. APPLICATIONS TO THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION for off sale beer and wine licenses are as follows: Carroll L. Veitch, 2140 National Avenue; Irene B. Dowd & Margaret L. Gardner, 2035 Highland Avenue. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the applications be referred to Chief of Police Bates. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. TWO COMMUNICATIONS FROM HERBERT A. BARNES were read, in regard to the shuffleboard courts. Councilman Thatcher asked the Park Supt. 997 the privileges given to Mr. Barnes. Mr. Gautereaux stated that Mr. Barnes has access to portion cupboard space and utility room. Councilman Newberry asked if privileges given to organizations were taken away, would the individual be entitled to use the courts etc. Attorney Campbell ruled that he would. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the keeping of the Park be entrusted to Park Supt. Gautereaux. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. NOTICE FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, announcing meeting Friday July 19th at-6:30 P. M. Dudley's Rest- aurant, 421 E Main Street, El Cajon, was read and ordered filed. COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY reported a site for the dog poung on City owned property at the foot of 16th Street, adjacent to the Atchison, Topeka, Santa Fe Ry property. RESOLUTION NO. 4142 was read, authorizing St. Supt. Finnerty and Chief of Police Bates to immediately move the dog pound to City owned property at the foot of 16th Street, adjacent to the Atchison, Topeka, Santa Fe Ry property. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cord- ingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. ENGINEER IRELAND reported that Attorney Campbell ruled that the street improvement on 18th Street is maintenance and that work can now'be started. Councilman Newberry suggested that a check be made, to ascertain whether there are any leaky water mains on 18th Street. Chief Bird reported that the water mains are on 16th Street. RESOLUTION NO. 4143 was read, directing work to be done under the direction of the City Engineer on the new lighting district from 5th Street on National Avenue to Division Street. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution Be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 998. RESOLUTION NO. 4144 was read, directing the assessment to be made on the new lighting district from 5th Street on National Avenue to Division Street, to be made and signed by the City Engineer. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4145 was read, directing the City Clerk to post and publish, inviting bids for work ordered on the new lighting district from 5th Street on National Avenue to Division Street. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4146 was read, entering into an agreement with the Pacific Union Marbelite Co., 3248 Long Beach Avenue, Los Angeles 11, to furnish certain equipment to the successful bidder, to install street.lighbing from 5th Street on National Avenue to Division Street, as contained in the agreement filed with the City Clerk. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented a claim of the Merchants National Re- alty Corp. for a refund on taxes paid which they claim were illeg- ally collected. City Assessor Rogers says that he did not assess the property which is leased by the Bank of America, which is per- sonal property. RESOLUTION NO..4147 was read, recommending that the claim of the Merchants National Realty Corp. for $218.75, refund for taxes paid on property leased by the Bank of America_, be denied. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted.d Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4148 was read, rescinding Resolution No. 4102. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 999. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported a quiet title suit had been filed again- st Lots 1-2, Block 206, City Plat, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Attorney compromise for $237.64, the full amount of taxes. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented an Ordinance No. for the second read- ing. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that only the heading by read. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. 720 was read, ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 622, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION IN NATIONAL CITY OF SEVEN (7) ZONES CONSISTING OF VARIOUS ZONES OR DISTRICTS.AND PRESCRIBING itiz CLASSES OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID SEVERAL ZONES: AND TBE USE TntaREOF: Ttih HEIGHTS OF BUILD INGS, AND THE AREA OF LOTS COVERED BY BUILDINGS: ESTABLISHING SET- BACK IN FRONT. AND SIDE YARDS: DEFINING THE TERMS USED HEREIN, PRE2 SCRIBING THE PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF '1'tit PROVISIONS HEREOF AND REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF SAID,CITY", 3Y CREATING TWO ADD:. ITIONAL ZONES TO BE KNOWN AS "C3A" AND "C3B." Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that the City could create a "Little OPA". The Los Angeles Ordinance could be copied, but the League of Calif- ornia Cities recommends waiting until the State or Federal Govern- ment does something about it. Mr. Campbell also stated that it would take 3 city attorneys to haadle prosecutions in a City set-up. Councilman Thatcher thinks it is a State function and is in favor of waiting for the State to pass such a law. COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY presented an application from Wally's Waffle Shop and' Don & Kens Service Station, for the removal.of two Palm trees in the parkway on Lots 4-5, Block 1,Klmball's Sub., 10 Acre Lot 4, i Section 154, which are obsturcting the view of signs and front of business places at 1125 and 1133 National Avenue. Council- 1000. man Newberry asked the Park Supt. if the trees could be used in the Park, but Mr. Gautereaux thought they were too large to move at this time of the year. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cord- ingly, that permission be given'to remove the trees. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FROM SAN DIEGO ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO. was read, for a franchise to operate in National City. Attorney Campbell stated that the Company offers to start the payments as of January 1, 1946, andtheywill male a cash settlement immediately. RESOLUTION NO. 4149 was read, granting a franchise to San Diego Electric Railway Co. for the authority to operate along certain streets in the City. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN NE44BERRY reported that Mrs. Linda Fernberg requested permission to move her liquor store to 24th and•Righland Avenue. Attorney Campbell stated that the request will come from the State Board of Equalization. FIRE CIF BIRD reported that the palm tree on the northeast cor- ner of 8th Street and National Avenue was so large that the fire hydrant cannot be used. Mayor Fritz referred the matter to St. Supt. Finnerty. Moved by Cordingly that the meeting adjourn until 3:00 P. M. o'clock Friday July 19, 1946. MAYYO77?TY44T101TAL ALIFORNIA