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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946 06-05 CC MIN964 PNational Cites, California, June 5, 1946. Regular meetin cf the City Council called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P. M. o'clock. Councilmen berry, Thatcher, Fritz. present: Adams, Cordingly, Yew - Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meetinv of May 21, 1946, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMITTISTRATIVE OF!'ICIALS present: bell, Gauteraux, Rogers; BITES AUDI.EI) by Finnerty, Bates, Vansant, Camp - the Finance Committee Moved by Newberry, General Fund Street Imp. Fund Park P5 & I Planning Com. Unapp. Tax Payroll TOTAL presented: n n n seconded by Ccrdingly, and warrants ordered drawn for ent voting aye. 5,597.46 529.98 92.40 82.66 506.22 6,635.50 $13,444.22 that the bills be allowed same. Carried, all Councilmen pres- MRS. ICTTELSON WAS present relative to the $35.00 refund on street oiling. St. Supt. Finnerty stated that $105.00 was paid by the property owners and it is a narrow street and a seal coat was put on from F Avenue to D Avenue, therefore a refund should be made. Mayor Fritz requested Mrs. Eittelson to present a signed statement from the other property owners, giving permission to the City to pay the refund to Mrs. Kittelson. RESOLUTION NO. 4105 was read, authorizing, a refund of $,35.00 to Mrs. W. E. Kittelson, 504 E 14th Street, on a deposit made to the City Treasurer in 1944, for oiling 14th Street. Moved by Newberry, sec- onded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. MRS. KITTELSON also requested what action had been taken on the dog 965 pound as she had helped locate a site at the foot of 24th Street. Councilmen Adams stated that it will cost $2,526.00 to get gas, lights, and telephone brought to the site proposed, but thought possibly the pound could do without gas as the City does not ex- terminate the animals; also not have a telephone as the calls could come through the radio to the dog pound radio. Mrs. near property/the Kittelson Police wagon, stated Station and relayed by via Police to which will be installed a two there was a for sale sign on some packing plants and suggested that the City purchase the site for the dog pound. Mayor Fritz asked Mrs. Kittelson if she thought the Council would be justified to spend $5,000.00 to move the dog pound. Mrs. Kittelson replied that the money was certainlyberg /snerit and for what, and would be ashamed to sit on the council. Mayor Fritz rapped for order. MR. MCCILL was present and served a subpoena on Mayor Fritz, Rogers, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher. M. W. FANKHAIIEL 225 Highland Avenue was present as a representative of the Highland Avenue Improvement Club, to protest the installation of the four way boulevard stops at 8th Street and Highland Avenue, and l8th Street and Highland Avenue. Attorney Campbell suggested that Resolution No. 4102 be rescinded. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that a member of the Police Department attend the next meeting of the Improvement Club and explain the benefits of the stops. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. S. Z. GREENBERG was present relative to his request for the sion of the drain line in the alley of Block 19, City Plat. Campbell and Engineer Ireland stated that the State Highway exten- Attorney Department was responsible chan._inp the course of the drain and is now in a public alley. Mr. Ireland estimated the cost of extending the line to be between $1,200.00 and .$1,500.00. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that application be made to the Division of State Highways to have the condition corrected. Carried, all Councilmen present 966 voting aye. TWO COI.iT.TUNICATIOPS FROM HERBERT A. BARNES. PARK SOCIAL CLUB, was read relative to the condition of the shuffleboard courts. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the communication be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROrr JAMIES F. ROBERTS was read, offering to line the shuffleboard courts in the park for $20.00. Park Supt. Gautereaux stated that as soon as he received the grinding and buffing machine he had ordered, the park dept. will put the courts in shape. Mayor Fritz suggested that the City Clerk send a letter to Mr. Barnes, giving the details of the plans. RESOLUTIOIT NO. 4106 was read, authorizing the continuance of the zone variance to Mrs. Frances McCulloch to operate a convalescent hone at 637 E 2rd Street for one year, ending January 5, 1947. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4107 was read, authorizing Mrs. Frieda M. Pallas to remove trees in the parkway at 1515-27-29-33 Highland Avenue, at her own expense. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4108 was read, authorizing Ed Fales to remove trees in the parkway at 705 E Sth Street at his own expense, in order to tove the house. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Res- olution be a-dopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting, aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4109 was read, authorizing a zone variance to S. L. Peterson to use portion of buildin,7 on the northeast corner of 15th Street and Wilson Avr-nue for refinishin_ of .manufactured parts, and balance of building to be rented. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. 967 COMi'ITUiQICATION FROM SAIN1 DIEG0 VENDING SERVICE was read, relative to amending the business license ordinance, and ordered filed. COLfl INICATION FROM JOHN A. AR'iIN, AREA HOUSING MANAGER OF FPFA, enclosing a check for $11,621.87 representing payment in lieu of taxes on the local housing projects, was read. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the money be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4110 was read, accepting County checks in the amount of $'15.33, $54.50, $22.62, and •p43.68 on tax sales Nos. 4043, 4139, 4207, 4207-1 on the following property: Lots 8-, Block 1, Home Crest Villa; E 125' of W 165' of S 245' of 20 Acre Lot 1, s Section 134; Lots 8-9, Block 4, Home Crest A; Lots 41-42, Block 3, Home Crest A, Lots 31-32, Bloch- 3, Home Crest A. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopter'. Carried, all Councilmen present votin` aye. APPLICATION OF JOSEPH MARINO, SAM MOCERI, WILL_IAM KEPI, 1309 McKinley Avenue, for off sale general beverage license to be transferred from Clayton F. Schilling, 2044 Kettner Blvd. San Diego, was read. Mayor Fritz referred the application to Chief of Police Bates. COMItTTNICATICN FROM A. G. CRAWFORD, SECRETARY PARK RECREATION COMMITTEE, was read proposing the following program to start June 17th and end August 31st: Housing project, furnish personnel for 4 day additional, allowing supervision morning and night, $220.00; City Park, furnish personnel for supervision morning, afternoon and night-2 men, fur- nish electricity for lights at Ball Park 5 nights per week -Monday through Friday-7:PM to ILO:PM, $1,250.00; Lincoln Acres furnish personnel for supervision morning and afternoon-1 man. $440.00; Central School, Furnish personnel for supervision morning and after- noon-1 ran, $440.00; General Clerical -extra work at all locations, $110.00; Equipment, $140.00; to be financed as follows: Nat'l City School district, $400.00; Sweetwater High School District, $400.00; Federation, 9h400.00; City current appropriation, $600.00; 968 ( City -additional appropriation, $800.00, Total $2,600.00. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the City Clerk notify the two school boards, and James Rusk of the Welfare Fund, of the proposed program. Carried, all Councilmen present voting ave. Park Supt. Gautereaux stated that the groups would have to act quickly as the summer program officially opens June 17th. RESOLUTIO?T NO. 4111 was read, authorizing the appropriation of $1,400.00 contingent with School and Welfare appropriations of $1,200.00, to be used for summer recreational programs as outlined by the Park Recreation Committee, copy of which is' on file in the office of the City Clerk. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4112 was read, aat:iorizing permission to Dorothy J. Jensen to operate the concession located in the Municipal Pool Building during the period from June 5 to September 15, 1946, for which she agrees to abide by all rules and regulations set forth by the City, concerning this operation, and will operate directly under the supervision of the Park Superintendent. She will furnish all labor necessary to do the checkingof Clothing., valuables, etc. as required, also act in full capacity as Park and Pool Matron, and will assist imcashier work when necessary. She further agrees that all merchandise sold, will meet with the approval of the Park Super- intendent and that any unusual amount of papers or trash directly due to the sales of the commodities at the concession will be prop- erly cleaned up and placed in receptacles ether expense. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION P0. 4113 was read, authorizing the following appointments: Charles Guthrie as full time recreation supervisor, salary $200.00 per month effective June 16th through August 31, 1946; Mauricia Cavanaugh, as full time senior life guard, salary ",0.30 oer hour 969 effective June 12th through September 15, 1946; Howard P. Tillotson as full time senior life guard, salary `,1;0.S0 per hour, effective June 12th through September 15, 1946; Gene Horton as full time Junior life guard, salary $0.65 per hour, effectine June 12th throa;h Septe.rfoer 15, 1946. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cord- ingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROT B». GAUTEREAUX, Park Supt. relative to the term- ination of the Federal Recreation Building operation, and the dis- position of the City's property, was read and ordered filed. Mayor Fritz suggested that the City Clerk call John Arvin and request action relative to the City acquiring the Building from the Federal Govern- ment. REPORT FROM E. E. WALLACE, DIIVISION CF STATE HIGHWAYS, authorizing $2,000.00 for surveys and plans, and $18,000.00 for construction of sidewalks and curbs on Natioral Avenue from 18th Street to 30th Street, was read and ordered filed. CO"1u+IUNICATION FROM DAVID W. BIRD, CHAIRMAN Board of Supervisors, was read relative to the meeting of the Array Enhineers in Los Angeles June 12th who wish to know the feelings of the communities in San Diego County in regard to yacht harbors. Mayor Fritz asked the Councilmen to express their idea of the City using the Harbor Fund for the development of Paradise Creek for a yacht harbor. Newberry stated that he was to meet with Capt. Fogg the following day on the matter. Thatcher thought they should follow throu-,h on the original proposed set up. Adams says outside money will be needed. Cordingly stated that he is in accord with the plan. Moved by Iewberry, sec- onded by Thatcher, that a letter be sent to Supervisor Bird thank- ing him for calling the Council's attention to the meeting. COMMUNICATION FROM HAdN BROTHERS FLYING SERVICE with an enclosure from the National City Chamber of Commerce, was read, requesting 270 approval on the proposed site which lies on Divison Street between Fairmont and Euclid Avenues, as a Municipal Airport. Councilman Adams stated that he had talked with officials of the Paradise Valley Sanitarium and they will be unable to have a meeting relative to the Airport before the Council meeting. Robert Coyner, Chamber Secretary, stated ne had talked with Mr. Hardin of the Sanitarium, and they will favor the Airport if the City maintains control of the field. Moved by Adams, seconded by Iewberry, that the City Council favor the suggested Plan as indicated in the letter. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COM:fMUNICATION FR0M `TAT TONAL CITY COORDIYATING COUNCIL was read, requesting the Council to appoint a Recreation Committee. Mayor Fritz suggested that the City Clerk write a letter and inform the Coordinating Council of the appointments. CO!ThtUNICATI0N FROM SAN DIEGO ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY was read, announcing their request to the Railroad Commission for an adjust- ment of ,fares, the hearing set June 13th. Councilman Adams stated is he/against any raise in rates. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that Attorney Campbell represent the City, which 3s against any raise in fares. Carried, all Councilmen present voting ave. RESOLUTION NO. 4114 was read, authorizing the removal of assessment No. 209 on Lot 9, Block 2, Victoria Heights, from the 1942 delin- quent tax roll, which is a dunlicate of assessment No. 1888. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordinzly, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting ave. RESOLUTi0?';IO. 4115 was read, authorizing a refund of ,i4.17 to the Bank of America as they paid $37.45 on assessment #3696 of R. 0. Wright and their intention ,ras to pay $33.28 on assessment #164 of W. R. Carman, payment being made November 10, 1945; also author- ization for cancelling assessment #707 to G. H. Copper from the 1945 roll as the assessment is duplicate of #708, in the amount of 971 $56.84. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolut- ion be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. OPENING BIDS on tax deeded property for public sale are set as follows: Und. 3/4 interest of E4 of SW*, ex. st., 80 Acre Lot 1, * Section 128, $1,150.00; Und. a interest of Ei of SW-2i BO Acre Lot 1, 4 Section 128, $250.00; S5' of Lot 21, Block 144, City Plat, $15.00 providing the bidder lives adjacent to the property. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the above bids be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4116 was read, authorizing the Citylto pay for the medical examinations of the City Employees entering city employment under Civil Service. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. INSURANCE POLICY on G MC truck, 1? tons, was presented. St. Supt. Finnerty reco:rended that the value be set at $1,200.00. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that Finnerty's recommendation be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present votin^ aye. COICMIINCIATION FROT.`I CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION enclosing a suggested schedule of compensation for employees under Civil Service, was read. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the scheduled pay be taken up in the budget committee meeting. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. Councilmen Nei:berry suggested that a copy of the pay schedule be given to each member. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 4117, a Resolution of intention ordering work to be done and improvement to be made in National City Light- ing District No. 1. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution bea dopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. NOTICE OF CONTEST OF ELECTION was presented, hearing to be held June 6, 1946, at 2:PM in court room of Department 3. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that Attorney Campbell attend 972 the hearing . Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PARK SUPT. GAUTEREAUX was present and requested permission to close the ballgrounds at 10:PM every evening. Councilman Thatcher thought it should be brought before the Recreation Committee at their next meeting. Chief of Police Bates requested the closing to be 10:PM. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the closing be 10:PM until the Recreation Committee can make a study of it. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM ST. SUPT. FINNERTY on the construction of the sewer line on Wilson Avenue and 12th Street, cost $2,738.45. The lowest bid on this work was $7,182.00. COUNCILMAN NEWBERRY reported a serious drainage problem on Paradise Creek. Engineer Ireland says weight of the dump lowers the ground and prevents drainage during low tide. Mr. Newberry suggested that the Engineerts Department cover the creek at the very low tide which is to take place in the near future, and ascertain if there is any other cause of the poor drainage. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that the County of Los Angeles vs. South- ern California Telephone Co. suit was corvine-, up soon. The Council authorized Mr. Campbell to attend the hearing. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented an ordinance regulating the time and place for Council meetings. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that only the heading be read. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. ORDINANCE NO. , AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF REGULAR MEETINGSFOR TEE CITY COUNCIL OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFOREIA. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be laid over for the sedond and final reading at the next regular Meeting. Carried, all Councilmen nresent voting aye. 973 ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 608, and prohibiting the quonset but type of buildings. The ordinance was laid over to be rewritten. CO?MUNICATION FROM MAX H. SEEGER, insurance adjuster, was read, offering to pay the City $10D0 for property damage to a tree in the parkway at 707 D Avenue caused by Ic Oarrah of the Street Dept. St. Supt. Finnerty stated that Miss Mabel Coen, owner, desired to replace the tree for C10.00. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz be authorized to sign the release and accept the money frcn the insurance company, and the Street Department replace the tree. MAYOR FRITZ suggested that the easements be obtained on the proposed sewer line to be constructed by the bond issue and thousht $1.00 should be offered for the release. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: CLERK MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CLTT CALIFORNIA