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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946 06-18 CC MIN974 National City California, June 18, 1946. Regular meeting. of the City Council called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 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 June 2nd, 1946, be dis- pensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Fates, Ireland, Bird, Vans:nt, Codrting, Campbell, Gautereaux, Rogers. BILL. AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $3,198.71 St. Imp. " 310.74 Park M E: I'_' 279.73 Licht. Dist. #1 32.65 Plan. Com. Fund 47.67 Unapp. Tax " 20.49 FWA " 151.39 Payroll '_' 5,438.60 TOTAL 19,480.48 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the bills he allowed and warrants ordered drawn for sane. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting- aye. COMMIUirICATIONS frROTfl S. F. FAIT AND T' ' HA.:P? BROS. were read, reoue,sting the City to annex the property adjoining Division Street between Fairmount and Euclid Avenues, to be k_own as the National City Municipal airport. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the request be referred to Attorney Campbell to prepare annexation proceedings. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting are. CHAS. McGILL was present and stated that he had asked the dog catcher to enforce the lava regarding dogs running on the streets and the dog catcher informed him that the Chief of Police did not believe in the law. Therefore he asked the City Council to immediately discharge the Chief of Police or a recall petition would be started tomorrow against members of the City Council. Mayor Fritz suggested thetMr. McGill take the matter up with the Civil Service Commission, and Mr. McGill replied that he preferred to have a recall. 975. At this time Councilman Adams read his res;=_nation as member of the PoliceCommittee, effective June 18th, stating that he was taking this step in protest against the rampant :ambling and vice conditions which prevail in the City. Mayor Fritz stated that he should ro to the District Attorney and report these conditions. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the resignation be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- inE aye. LRS. W. E. KITTELSOF was present relative to the moving of the dog pound. Mayor Fritz stated that negotiations are under way but did not want to disclose the location at this time. REPORT OF TEE PL ANNIFG 001.11aSST_ON was read, recommending that zone variances be granted to the following: Ed Porter to erect a wash rack, store cars and put in 6 foot wall on Lots 16 to 19 inclusive, s Section 155, Morrisonts Sub., provided no cars will be stored outside the enclosure and no steam cleaning will be done; First Church of Christ Scientist to erect a new and larger church on the E 651 of Lots 18-19-20, Block 4, San Diego Land & Town Co.'s Sub., 10 Acre Lot 3, „ Section 154; recommends the adopt- ion of the C3A Zone from 125 feet North of 2nd Street to loth Street and from 12th Street to 30th Street, on Highland Avenue. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accep- ted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION ^I0. 4118 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Ed Porter to erect a wash rack, store cars and put in a 6 foot wall on Lots 16 to 19 inclusive, h Section 155, Morrison's Sub., pro- ` vided no cars will be stored outside the enclosure and no steam cleaning will be done. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. . RESOLUTIOITO. 4119 was read, authorizing a zone variance to the 976 First Church of Christ Scientist to erect a new and larger church on the E 65' cf Lots 18-19-20, Bloch, 4, San Diego Land & Town Co. Sub., 10 Acre Lot 3, * Section 154. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. THE PROPOSED ADOPTION of a C3A Zone on Highland Avenue with a 10 foot set back, was brought up. Ma -.or Fritz asked for a spokes- man of the opoosition and one for the proposition to state their views. M. W. Fankhanel, 225 Highland Avenue, spoke in favor of the setback, and Mrs. Florence Uzunecki, 133 Highland Avenue, spoke for the oPposin' faction. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that Highland Avenue from 1251 north of 2nd Street to the north side of 8th Street, have a 5 foot set back; and south of 8th Street to the south city limits, a 10 foot set back; that Attorner Campbell prepare an ordinance for same. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Attorney Campbell suggested that Engineer Ireland draw a mapnof the proposed work. HENRY PL ra was present and stated that in the future, if it be- came, necessary to widen Highland Avenue north of 8th Street, the property owners should pay the expense. coL:JTTICATION FROM HI_GHLK C ATE -SUE II:PROVEME_'T ASSOCIATION, by Mrs. Henry dumb, Sec. was read, expressing their objections to the proposed 4 way stops at 8th and 18th and Highland Avenue, and desire to leave the streets as they are until signals can be in- stalled. Councilman Newberry asked for permission of a member cf the Police Dept. be present at their meeting to explain the feasibility of the 4 way stops. Mr. Matthews stated that the Police Dept. will be notified of the meeting. COM_TaTICATICN FROM LYNCC OIL CC. -was read, relative to surface of west 17th Street between McKinley and Harrison Avenues, also the scattering of junk along the street. CouncT.l:nan Cordingly stated 977 that the property owners should pave the street. Moved by New- berry, to the Street seconded by Cordinrly, Oil Co. and explain to if the property owners that them will the City Clerk write a letter that the City will oil the deposit the cost of the oil with the City Treasurer. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMbrUVICATION FROM E. G. PRESLEY, Seam Squirrel, Military Order of the Cootie, was road, requesting use of the USO building July 20th for a dance, the proceeds to be used for the benefit of hospitalized veterans. Mavor Fritz stated that the building will be closed June 30th. Moved by Cordinrly, seconded by New- berry, that the City Cleric write a letter, explaining that it is a Federal Building. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COIMTJT_TICATION FRnM I:LkRK :';. CRAIN AND Wm. H. SCRMIDT was read, requesting permission to remove two trees from the parking on the west side of their building, on the southeast corner of McKinley Avenue and 13th Street; also to remove trees in the small "island" west of their property, all to be done at their own expense. Mayor Fritz suggested that Chief cf Police Bates and St. Supt. Finnerty, -make an investigation with power to act, if it meets with their approval. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordinrly, that the Mayor's suggestion be followed. Carried, all Councilman present voting ave. FIRE CHIEF BIRD suggested that hereafter when permission is given to remove trees, that the stumps must be removed too and not burned. C0M::CILC_ TION FROM CAPT. A. = . :'OGG, TJSN, Public Works Officer, llth Naval District, was read, requesting the City's approval of the extension of their niers, nos. 10 to 13, for an additional 408 feet: Mcved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 978 RESOLUTION 4120 was read, authorizing Oscar A= -new to the perman- ent position as Junior Park Gardner, salary $170.00, effective July 1, 1946. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION ='TO. 4121 was read, accepting the Engineer's report on Lighting District #1. Moved by Cordinf17, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. F.ESOLUTIOT' "0. 4122 was read, authorizing a refund of .$3.07 to A. L. Johnston for a refund on taxes against Lot 8, Block 277, City Plat, which was a dual assessment. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. STATE COMPENSATION IPT.SURANNCE POLICY and fire insurance on'the fire trucks were presented, and Attorney Campbell approved same. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that they be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. C0M U[TICATTCN FROM FIRE CHIEF BIRD was read, requesting the in- stallation o2 a four inch, two way standard fire hydrant on the east side of 6th Street and Harbison Avenue. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4123 was read, authorizing the transfer of $30,000.00 from the Unapp. Tax Fund to the followin, funds: General Fund $17,142.86. Library " 3,065.71 Park M I " 3,942.65. Sink. Fund #4 1,200.00. Sink. Fund #6 1,714.29. Sink. Fund #7 514.29 Planning: Co;. Fund 2,400.00' TOTAL 530,000.00 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 979 RESOLUTION ND. 4124 was read, setting the bid of $25,00 each lot on Lots 1 to 10, Block 38 and Lots 13 to 22, Block 38, City Plat, for the City's participation in the County Tax Sale for public auction. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION ITC. 4125 was read, appointing time' and place for hear- ing protests and directing, City Clerk to live notice of said hearing of Lighting District No. 1 to be held July 16, 1946, at 7:30 P. M. Council Chambers. Moved bv Newberry;, seconded by Cor- dingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK reported on the progress of the recreation program. Central School has voted to Participate, Federation has discussed it and agreed to the program, and Sweetwater High School will hold a meeting this week. Mr. Rogers also reported on the Federal Recreation Building. He had contacted Mr. Arvin, FPHA, but Mr. Arvin has no jurisdiction over the buildinr and suggested that Mr. Wright L. Felt of the San Francisco office be contacted. CITY CLERK stated that Verner E. Hawkins has deposited 50.00 with the Treasurer, for the cost of closing the street on Lot 74, Block 5, Paradena Park, and Engineer Ireland presented an ordinance for vacating the street. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that only the heading be read. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. was read, AN ORDINANCE OF INTENT -ON TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PUBLIC STREET IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next regular meeting for the second and final read- ing. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK reported that the Federal Public Housing Authority wants to know the ultimate decision of the City in regard to the disposal 980 of the units in Olivewcod Housing Project. Mayor Fritz appointed Councilmen Thatcher, Adams, and Cordingly, as a committee to study the disposal of the Housing Units. ENGINEER IP.ELAND reported on drainage conditions in Paradise Creek during low tide. He stated there is a foot of water in the channel during low tide. Moved by Iewberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Engineer write letters to the Case Construction Co. and the U. S. Navy, to arrange for a conference with Ir. Ireland rel- ative to the drainage condition in the channel. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PARK SUPT. GAUTEREA?7X was present and wanted a clarification on the utilities etc. in the Federal Recreation Building which is to close June 30th. Councilman Newberry suggested that everything be discontinued except the participation of the City. Mr. Gaut- ereaux says that the City could maintain the Building. Iv?ayor Fritz referred the Tatter to the Park Committee. DAIT EAI1ES,2205 McKinley Aven':e, was present and protested against the scent corning fron the packing houses. "INCENT ACA:::ORA. 2709 National Avenue, was present and protested of against t!_e method/sewage disposal used by the Vanderburg Packing Co., and the scent and smoke emanating from the City dump. Mayor Fritz referred the condition to the County Health Dept. Chief Bird reported that he had worked with the Health Dept. fron time to time on this condition and the dump is zoin,, to be roved some time in the future as the owners have purchased a site near the border. Engineer Ireland stated that he had talked with Mr. Williams, owner of the Packing Co., and he is aware cf the present condition and is working on a new plan for disposal because after January 1, 1947, the new State law prohibits dumping in tidal waters. COJTNCILMAN TEWBEREY reported on the conference with the Army Engineers in Los An_eles, and stated they had met with quite a lot of success, as they plan to send an Engineer to this locality and look over the situation. Mr. Newberry said they had stressed the 981. need of flood control and drainage problens. Chamber of Commerce Secretary Robert Coyner and Planning Commission Chairman Howard Mik1-elsen accompanied Councilman Newberry to the conference. CITY CLERK presented an ordinance fixing the time and place for' Council meetin_s, for the second and final reading. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams. that only the heading be read. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. 71Owas read, AT; ORDINANCE FIXING TEE TII.E APD PLACE OF R.EGUIAR ItEETINGS FOR T_ii CITY COUNCIL or EATIGITAL CITY, CALIF= ORYIA. Moved b? Cord_n,ly, seconded by Newberry, that the Ord- inance be adopted. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. was read, an ordinance amendin-r Ordinance No. 656. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next rec•:Llar meeting for the second and final reading. Carried, all Councilmen present votin_ aye. ORDITIAYCE YO. , was read, an ordinance providing for ex- ceptions and wailers of provisions of Ordinances No. 534, 656 and 706. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordtrgly, that the Ord- inance be laid over until the next re:ular meeting- for the sec - and and final reading. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented the sign ordinance and pointed out a couple of paragraphs which tite Council should give some careful study. Mayor Fritz suggested that the ordinance be studied during budget session. ATTORNEY CANP?ELL presented an agreement drawn by the Zero Isle Corp. for the installation of a sewer trunk line at their expense. En.ineer Ireland stated there are several of these type of trunk lines installed and there was never a written agreement before, as it was always handled bsr the Plumbing Inspector. The Zerc Isle Corp. agreed to handle the matter vi th the Inspector. 982 MAYOR FRITZ adjourned the meeting until July 2, 1946, at 7:PM o'clock. MAYOR, EI L CF NATIOItAL CI" CALIFORNIA ATTEST: 4