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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946 09-24 CC ADJ MIN1035 National City, California, September 24, 1946. Adjourned meeting of September 17, 1946, of the City Council called to order by City Clerk Rogers. Mr. Rogers announced that Mayor Fritz is out of the State and a Chairman pro tem will have to be appointed. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that Council- man Thatcher be named Chairman pro tem. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. Councilman present: Adams, Cordingly, New- berry, Thatcher. Councilmen absent: Fritz. Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, 1946, and the regular meeting of September 17, 1946, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Gautereaux, Bird, Smith, Finnerty, Dickson, Campbell, Rogers. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Moved by General Fund Street Imp." Park M&I° Unapp. Tax ° 1946 Sewer ° Payroll ° TOTAL Committee presented: 2,081.85 1,423.26 598.72 9.09 53.99 7,933.04 $12,099.95 Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. LT. E. B. MURPHY, 944 E 15th Street was present in regard to the condition of 15th Street at his address. The street ends at that point and the street grade is lower than the ground further on which causes dirt to wash down onto Mr. Murphy's sidewalk. St. Supt. Finnerty stated that 15th Street was oiled but not brought down to official grade. Mr. Murphy requested that 15th Street be extended through A Avenue. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that St. Supt. Finnerty check 15th Street. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. 1036 JULES C. BARTER, 902 E 15th Street was present and stated that 15th Street is graded and in a drivable condition and is against tearing up the street and re -oiling same. Mr. Harter said there are no gutters and didn't want same in if the street had to be torn up to do so, but is willing to pay a reasonable portion of the cost in correcting the condition at the end of the Street by Lt. Murphy's place. ROBERT COYNER, Chamber of Commerce Secretary, was present in re- gard to street lighting daring the Christmas season. Mr. Coyner requested the City to buy the basic materials and the Chanber of Commerce will obtain the cost of the trimmings from the merchants, the decorations to be in the present lighting district. The cost to be approximately $315.00 for wires and globes. RESOLUTION NO. 4188 was read, authorizing 1'i315.00 to be expended by the City Adninistration.,for Christman decorations to include basic materials only. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported on the request for a spur track at llth & Taft Avenue by Poulsen and Nardon, Inc. Mr. Dick- son stated that the average franchise for spur tracks runs 10 years at $10.00 per crossing. That in this particular case there is a drainage problem as this spur track will runvalong the branch line. John Marshall, representative of Poulsen and Nardon, Inc. was pres- ent and requested at least a 15 year franchise and will take meas- ures to correct the drainage problem. Attorney Campbell presented the franchise ordiance for first reading. Moved by Newberry, sec- onded by Adams, that only the heading of the Ordinance be read. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. was read, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO 1037 POULSEN & NARDON, INC., A CORPORATION, TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A SPUR RAILROAD TRACK ACROSS CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF NATS IONAL CITY. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the Ord- inance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending that the following petitions be granted: Geo. A. Johnson to erect a service station on Lots 19-20-21-22, Block 214, City Plat; D. L. Murray to erect a cabinet and fixture factory on Lots 1-2-3-4, Block 212, City Plat; the following petitions were denied: Wm. F. Britt and Jack L. Mosier to operate a cabinet shop on Lots 19-20, Block 171, City Plat; Mary Hashem to erect a grocery on Lot 1, Block 78, City Plat, changing the zone from an "R-2" to an "M-3". Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 4189 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Geo. A. Johnson to erect a service station on Lots 19-20-21-22, Block 214, City Plat. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4190 was read, authorizing a zone variance to D. L. Murray to erect a cabinet and fixture factory on Lots 1-2-3-4, Block 212, City Plat, to be operated by J. E. Murray, John Dale, and John R. Knight. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, sal Councilmen Present voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read as follows: the new zoning ordinance is referred to the Council for approval and adopt- ion; request of John H. Stafford, Nunzio J. Casciano, Donald W. Evji, and B. C. Perdue, to have L Avenue opened from 8th to loth Streets, was recommended. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, 1038 that the new zoning m dinance be referred back to the Planning Commission to follow through on legal procedure; also those requesting the opening of L Avenue to submit grant deeds for street purposes only, to the City. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION was read, requesting the City to open 6th Street from M Avenue to Palm avenue in order to improve access to the area adjacent thereto. Moved by Cord- ingly, seconded by Newberry, that the property owners be requested to give grant deeds for street purposes only, to the City. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPEAL OF WM. F. BRITT AND JACK L. MOSIER on the decision of the Planning Commission was read. Mr. Mosier was present and stated they bought the property withYthe understanding that a cabinet shop could be operated, on Lots 19-20, Block 171, City Plat. Adminstrative Officer Dickson stated that the Planning Commission denied the request because the new zoning ordinance designated that area for heavy manufacturing. RESOLUTION NO. 4191 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Wm. P. Britt and Jack L. Mosier to operate a cabinet shop on Lots 19-20, Block 171, City Plat. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION signed by property owners requesting that zone "M-3" be changed to "M-2" on Blocks 90-91-92-101-102-155, City Plat, wUs\' read. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, thaft the petition be referred to the Planning Commission for legal procedure. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM M. DUNLOP was read, in regard to health menace on Blocks 155, 101-102, City Plat. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cord- 1039 ingly, that the matter be referred to the Health Department. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT stating that sample of water taken from the swimming pool August 28, 1936, was negative, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS relative to a protest by the Valencia Park Improvement Club on the City airport, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS was read, relative to a protest from the City of San Diego on the local airport. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the communication be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LA SIESTA MOTEL protesting the erection of a slaughter house on Block 155, City Plat, was read and referred to the Planning Commission. APPLICATIONS TO STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION for off sale beer and wine license by Evelyn I, and James T. Brewer, 2840 National Ave- nue; James E. Stevens Jr., 234 Highland Avenue, were read. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the applications be re- ferred to the Chief of Police. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM GEO. A. JOHNSON protesting the loud victrola playing all night at Smith's Ranch House, was read and referred to Administrative Officer Dickson. COMMUNICATION FROM OSCAR E. AGNEW, Jr. Park Gardner, tendering his be resignation, effective September 30th, and requesting to/placed on the eligib3s list for one year. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the request be referred to the Civil Service Commisson. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.. 1040 COMMUNICATION FROM JAMES A. BIRD, Fire pier, requesting per- mission to attend the Chiefs conference at Long Beach October was read. 27th to 30th,/ Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4192 was read, authorizing a refund of $7.50 on a business license to Bagnall's Pharmacy. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMunUCATION FROM E. J. UZUMECKI, 133 Highland Avenue, request- ing permission to remove three trees in the parkway at that address, was read. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted, provided Mr. Uzumecki assumes the cost of same. Car- ried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MARY ZURWASKI, 1114 E 8th Street, was read, requesting permission to remove two pepper trees in the parkway of her property at 23rd and Highland Avenue. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the trees be removed at the expense of Mary Zurwaski and that she hard surface the parkway. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA WATER & TELEPHONE CO. was read, re- questing the City to appoint a committee to meet with the Company's representative relative to a proposed agreement whereby the Com- pany will agree to purchase Colorado River water from the Cities and assume a portion of the taxes assessed by the Authority, pro- vided an increase in water rates will be allowed by the Railroad Commission. Said meeting to be held October 7th at the Chula Vista City Hall. Acting Mayor Thatcher appointed Councilman Cordingly, Attorney Campbell, Administrative Officer Dickson, Walter Flack and himself on the Committee. OPENING BID of $3.00 per lot on Lots 13-14-15-16, Block 38, City Plat, 1041 on a County Tax Sale, was presented. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the bid be rejected. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. INJUNCTION SERVED ON JAMES A. BIRD, Bldg. Inspector, prohibiting him from issuing a building permit for a slaughter house on Block 155, City Plat, was read. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the injunction be referred to Attorney Campbell. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER IRELAND was read relative to the bid submitted by the State Construction Co. for Construction of Light- ing District #2. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that Bob Coyner, Chamber of Commerce secretary, contact the property owners in the District and ascertain their views on the high bid. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, opening RESOLUTION N0. 4193 was read, accepting the/bid of $260.00 from Ed Porter for a City tax sale on Lots 7-8-9-10, Block 21, City Plat, tax deeded property. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON submitted the proposed salaryoincrease for the non -civil service employees as follows: Judge-$20.00; no increase for Engineer until he returns to full time; Engineer - Civil Service Clerk, $15.00; to be retroactive to July 1st. City Clerk to be Ass't Purchasing Agent, $20.00. Office of Deputy License Collector to be abolished as of September 1, 1946. City Treasurer to be Chief Clerk of the Street Dept., $70.00. These salaries effective September 1, 1946. RESOLUTION NO. 4194 was,read, authorizing the salary increases as follows: Judge-020.00; Engineer -Civil Service Clerk, $15.00. These increases are retroactive to July 1, 1946. Moved by Newberry, 1042 seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, e11l Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4195 was read, abolishing the office of Deputy License Collector; appointing the City Treasurer as Chief Clerk of the Street Dept., salary $70.00 per month; appointing the City Clerk as Ass't Purchasing Agent, salary $20.00 per month. Both appointments and the abolishment effective September 1, 1946. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4196 was read, authorizing a lease rental contract for a 1946 Ford Sedan for the Police Department, was read, andti authorizing Acting Mayor F. J. Thatcher to sign. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM J. C. MALCOLM tendering his resignation as Poundmaster, effective September 23, 1946, was read. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resignation be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON recommended the temporary appointment of Wm. H. Bunyard at $7.50 per day until a Civil Service examination can be held. temporary RESOLUTION N0. 4197 was read, authorizing the/appointment of Wm. H. Bunyard, 711 16th Street, as Poundmaster, effective immediately, • salary $7.50 per day. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON submitted a tentative rental schedule for the Community Building as follows: ATTENDANCE AFTERNOON EVENING 51-100 12.50 17.50 101-150 20.00 25.00 151-200 30.00 35.00 201-300 35.00 40.00 300-400 45.00 50.00 1-50 7.50' 12.50 1043 Student Group rental of the Community Building as follows: ATTENDANCE AFTERNOON EVENING 1-50 5.00 8.00 51-100 8.00 11.00 101-150 11.00 14.00 151-200 14.00 17.00 201-300 17.00 23.00 301-400 23.00 30.00 Mr. Dickson stated that this tentative rental schedule is for use of the auditorium only. Mr. Dickson suggested the name of Nat- ional City Community Building be adopted for the City's newly acquired property. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that the rental schedules and name be adopted. Carried, dll Council- men present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the Engineer re- quested that a counter be built in the front of his office in order to keep the public from annoying the draftsman. RESOLUTION NO. 4198 was read, authorizing the City Engineer to have a counter built in the front of the Engineer's office. Moved by Neiberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that it is impossible to obtain sewer pipe at the present time. Mr. Dickson stated that the City has an;emergency stock pile in reserve for those having cess pools that may go out any time, but none to tale care of those wishing to make connections to new building. Mr. Dickson suggested that the Building Department inform the builder when he obtains the permit, to secure enough pipe with his priority to make the necessary connections to the City sewer and he will be reimbursed at OPA ceil- ing prices. Bldg.Insp. Bird reported that five builders are now waiting for connections. Mr. Dickson stated that they will have to be informed that the connections will be made as soon as the pipe is available. Moved by Adams, seconded by Cordingly, that Admin- istrative Officer Dickson's plan be adopted. Carried, all Council- 1044 CHIEF BIRD stated that now the Street Dept. has a paid Chief Clerk, the issuance of sewer permits should be transferred to sari.d,Cierki in order to relieve the work load in Mr. Bird's office. After some discussion Acting Mayor Thatcher referred the tatter to Admin- istrative Officer Dickson, Chief Clerk Street Department Vansant, Bld. Insp. Bird. RESOLUTION NO. 4199 was read, authorizing 400 candlepower street lights at 16th Street and Newell, and 18th Street and Newell, cost to be $2:80,^ per month, as recommended by Administrative Officer Dickson. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the Resolut- ion be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the roofs on the Library and City Hall needed re -painting with asphalt paint before the rainy season sets in, the cost to be approximately $100.00. RESOLUTION NO. 4200 was read, authorizing the re -painting of the cost approximately ?100.00. Library and City Hall roofs with asphalt paint,/ Moved by Adams, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that Leo Ellez had com- plained of the defacing of his building on the southwest corner of 8th and National Avenue. Mr. Ellez requests permission to put two benches at the bus stop on this corner in order to keep people away from his building. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that Mr. Ellez's request be granted. Carried, al 1 Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CMTBELL reported on the Comprehensive Insurance require- ments and requested further time on same. Mr. Campbell also re- quested all City Officials to turn in all their complaints on the business license Ordinance to him so that the material may be studied and the necessary amendments made. 1045. Park Supt. GAUTEREAUX was present and requested three days leave of absence the first of October. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. CHIEF BIRD was present and wanted to know who the Health Department is in National City. Acting Mayor Thatcher suggested that Mr. Bird check for a clarification. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. TING vtAYOR, r7 0 'A _0j` CI , CALIFOR INS ATTEST: