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Home My WebLink About1946 11-19 CC MIN1075 National City, California, November 19, 1946 Regular meeting of the City Council called to order at 7:30 Pa, by Mayor Fritz, Councilmen present: Adams, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz, Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 6, 1946, and the adjourned meeting of November 12, 1946, be dispensed with, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS present: Ireland, Gautereaux, Campbell, Dickson, Rogers. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund Street Imp. Fund Park M.& I Fund Dlaapp; Tax Fund Plan. Com, Fund 1946 Sewer Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL $1,878.28 529,36 82.91 2.24 2,41 '164;40 5;ft32y 20 $8,491;80 Movedtby Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the bills be Allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same, Carried, all 'Cothci3: en present voting aye, MAYOR'FRITZ announced that arguments would not be heard on the Sales Tax Ordinance and the Parking Meter Ordinance until, November 27, 1946 at 10:00 A.M, o'clock, as the City has an agreement with the City of Chula Vista that both Cities will pass these ordinances at the same time and the City of Chula Vista ie holding their meeting in the evening of November 26th. r. Mayor Fritz further stated that the City needs additional revenue and the majority of the Council feels that the Ordin- ances should be'passed, HERBERT A. BARNES, 1125 °B° Avenue, was present and wanted to know that bad been done in regard to the shuffleboard courts during the past two weeks. Administrative Officer Dickson reported that the Park Dept. is very short handed at present 1076 and do not have time for details other than the lawns and that he has an appointment with Mr. Barnes Next week and feels quite sure that something will be worked out; Be E. ELDRIDGE, 936 "A" Avenue, was present and protested against the existing conditions in the alley. Mr, Eldridge stated that boxes from the stores were set in the alley and scattered, and used water from the restaurant thrown down the alley and drain into the yards of the homes, Mayor Fritz referred the matter to Administrative Office Dickson, COMMUNICATION FROM AMERICAN LEGION POST #255, thanking the City for the cooperation in making the Armistice parade a success, was read and ordered filed, COMMUNICATION FROM W. E. FLACK, Insurance Broker, 615 National Avenue, expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to bid on the comprehensive insurance and complimented the Council on continuing the insuranoe with Mr, Guy, was read and ordered filed. REPORT PROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION WAS READ, making the following recommendations: Joe A, Robnett to operate a used furniture store and upholstery shop; G, C. Trotochau to erect a temporary model display building; Marian M. Mueller to operate a fixit shop; C. E. Eubank* to build a four unit apartment building; Charles B; Campbell to operate a retail business of patio furniture and pottery; Lee J, Morgan to build four duplex houses; Trotochau and Griswold to operate a lumber yard; The petition of Mattie Cotten Sweet to operate a real estate office on the front porch of her home at 1139 "A" Avenue was denied, The Commission recommends the re -zoning of the Sweetwater High School Grounds from an R-2 to an ab.2 Zone; Moved by Newberry seconded by Cordingly, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye; 1077 RESOLUTION N0. 4240 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Joe A. Robnett to operate a used furniturc store and upholstery shop in an existing building on the North 3 acres of SW.1/4 of W.1/2 of 80 Acre Lot 1, Quarter Section 128. Moved by Cordingly seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted.' Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4241 was read, authorizing a zone variance to G. C. Trotochau to erect a temporary model display building and to operate from the building that is now on this property a retail sales office and yard for the lumber, painting, roofing etc„ that goes into the construction of said above proposed building, on Quarter Section 153, L. A. Weisser Sub., Lot 4 Block 1, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted,' Carried all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 4242 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Marian M. Mueller to operate a fixit shop on the 3,60' of Lots 25-26-27, Block 2, 20 Acre Lot 1, * Section 133, J. D. O'Connclls Sub, Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted; Carried, all Councilmen present voting eye; RZ OLUTION NO. 4243 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Charles E. Eubanks to build a four unit apartment frame and stucco building on the Wf of Lot 10, E.17' of Lot 9, Block 2, 10 'tore Lot 5, 4 Section 155, Kimball's Sub. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4244 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Charles B. Campbell Jr. to operate a business of retail selling of lawn and patio furniture and pottery on the N.43' of S115' of W.155' of 10 Acre Lot 4, * Section 153. Moved by Cordingly seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried,all Councilmen present voting aye. 1078 RESOIJJTION NO, 4245 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Lee J. Morgan to build 4 duplex houses on the SE oorner of 18th Street and °L" Avenue, Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 4246 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Trotochau and Griswold to operate a lumber yard at 2137 National Avenue, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen pre- sent voting aye, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the re -zoning of the Sweetwater High School Grounds be referred to Attorney Campbell to prepare an ordinance for same, Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUJNICATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, in regard to the reorganization of the Planning Commission and making the following recommendations; Seven voting members appointed at large by the Council; the City Engineer and City Attorney as advisory members without power to vote, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the recommendation be referred to Attorney Campbell to prepare an ordinance for same. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION PROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, relative to the Council granting the appeal of Glenn Q. Reynolds from the Commission's decision. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatoher, that the Council is in sympathy with the Commission'§ policy and remind theta of the restrictions placed on the zone variance When the appeal was granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES was read, requesting a 60 day sick leave without pay be granted to Henry G. Bolen, effective October 30, 1946. Moved by Adams, seconded by 1079 Newberry, that the request be granted. present voting aye, Carried, all Councilmen RESOLUTION NO. 4247 was read, authorizing the following trans- fere Moved from the Unapportioned Tax General Fund Library Fund Park M & 1 Fund Sink; Fund #4 Sink; Fund #6 Sink, Fund #7 Sink, Fund #8 Plan. Com; Fund TOTAL $16, 326.54. " 2;938;77 • . 3,755.10 • • 1:469,39• • 1,142.86• 326,53 • ' 4;408,16 • • 1.632.65 • • s32,000;00• by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4248 was read, authorizing the cancellation of Assm't #3547 on tho 1942 delinquent tax roll as the taxes were paid before the delinquent date, per request of C. W. Vansant, City Tax Collector. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, MAYOR FRITZ requested that the bids on the compressor be opened at this time; Bid from the Crook Company, $2,373.00, plus tax, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the bid be accepted; Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, BIDS FOR THE SERER CONSTRUCTION were opened as follows: Carrol & Foster, $19,856.00; Dennis Construction Co;, $24,848.00; L. B, Butterfield, $19;995,00, Engineer Ireland recommended that the bids be laid over until November 27th meeting, COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER IRELAND was read, in regard to the establishing of the mean high tide line of San Diego Bay along our waterfront from Division to 13th Street, Mr. Ireland states that the California State Lands Commission are now con- ducting negotiations among the interested parties to establish this line from 24th Street to Chula Vista. Moved by Adams, 1080 seconded by Newberry, that the matter be laid over until the next regular meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO. 4249 was read, authorising the following additions and cancellations to the 1946-1947 tax roll as per the request of Prank W. Rogers, City Assessor: Improvements on assm't #569 be reduced from $1,150.00 to $370.00 as the building was not completed by the deolar^tt&n date; $1000,00 exemption be granted to Fred Ritchie as the exemption was not claimed else- where; add Lot 14, Block 6, Wilbur's Sub,, 20 Acre Lot 3, Section 133, valuation $75:00, to the roll; cancel $500.00 improvements and $50.00 personal property on assmt% #293, as the building was not built; cancel $750.00 improvements on assm't #1793,, Lot 22, Block 148, assessed to Lots 20-21, Block 148 City Plat; cancel $175;00 improvements on Lot 23, Block 243 and add to Lot 12,•Block 243, City Plat, assmmt #748, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, CITY CLERK ROGERS presented several requests from the County to participate in the County tax sales and talked that they be laid over until the next regular meeting,in order to determine if it is profitable for the City to participate in these sales. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the matter be referred to City Cler, Rogers and City Attorney Campbell. Oarried,all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO, 4250 was read, confirming the appointment of Louie H, Nlwbrough at $1.75 per hour and $0.05 mileage to obtain sewer easements. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,all Councilmen Present voting aye. tfy- 1081 COMMUNICATION FROM H. W. SMITH was read, requesting a refund of $7.00 on his business license as he sold his place of business. Chief Bates recommended the refund. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that Mr. Smith be refunded the $7.00. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. NOTICE OF HEARING between the California Water & Telephone Co; and the Crest Public Utility Co. set for Dec. 3rd, was discussed; Mayor Fritz requested Administrative Officer Dickson to contact the Water Co. and ascertain what part they wish the City to take. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON Reported on the sewer line leading from the pumping station to the San Diego Diaposal Plant, stating that apparently it is a steel pipe line and is breaking in various planes. Mr. Dickson requested permission to advertise for bids for 16" C.I. Pipe. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the City needs another diaphragm pump for the sewer department, and requests authority to purchase same for $366,57, RESOLUTION NO. 4251 was read, authorizing the Purchasing Agent to purohase a diaphragm pump for $366,57, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that Park Supt. Gautereaux has recommended that the National City Shuffleboard Club be permitted to hold their annual Thanksgiving dinner in the Community Building November 24th without charge as this organ- ization is a part of the City's recreational program. Moved by Adams, Seconded by Newberry, that the request be granted. Carried. all Councilmen present'Poting aye, 1082 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON requested permission to contact the California Water & Telephone Co, and have them bill the Paradise Valley Sanitarium for the rental of the two fire plugs on their grounds; Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the request be granted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ANMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON requested permission to advertise for bide to sell the following City property: 1 compressor, 1 grader, 1 caterpiller, as they are no longer needed by the City, Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the request be granted; Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye; COUNCILMAN ADA S stated that a large number of men present are business men and thought the Council should extend them time to discuss the proposed sales tax and parking meters. Mayor Fritz stated that the time had been set for 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 27th and that anybody could be present to express their views, however it was up to the rest of the Council. Councilman Newberry stated that if Chula Vista didn't pass their Ordinances the time would be wasted; M.C, PATTERSON, 2927 E 16th Stteet, was present and asked the Council to explain what has been done with the tax monies to have the City $42,000.00 in debt and why the mis-management, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that about 30 easements are proving difficult to obtain and requested authorization to write letters requesting voluntary casements or the City will have to take action, Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the fastest steps possible be taken. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON submitted a new proposed rental schedule for the Community Building. Mayor Fritz suggested that the Council make a study of the schedule before the next meeting; 1083 -MORRIS''REEtaIGAN, 241: !A" Avenue;, was- present' and. asked if the Council :was going -to answer -Mr-. Patterson's questions. Mayor Fritz replied that the books are open to the public and anybody could examine them. Councilman Thatcher stated that they are public books. Councilman Adams stated that the Mayor was not speaking for him. Moved, by Cordingly;. seeondedz.by-Newberry,.-that--the meeting adjourn until Wednesday_°at 10:00 o'clock A.M..,November 27,1946 Carried, all- Councilmen. preaentLiroting-laye...- ATTEST: