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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 06-15 CC MIN311 National City, California, June 15, 1954 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen,.Parchen, Hodge. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bailey, Curran, Gautereaux, Warwick. The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by City Manager Gautereaux. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 1, 1954, be dis- pensed with. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. FRED MILLER, representing the Insurange Agents Association, was present in regard to the City's insurance coverage. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated there were some policies issued on the library and fire station while they were under construct- ion, and now that the buildings are completed the Association want these documents returned and new policies have been issued, and asked that they be referred to the City Attorney for approval. There are four policies, each in the amount of $9,000.00, on fire protection for City buildings and this has been increased, but in order to accept the new policy the old policies must be returned and cancelled. Mrs. Alston stated she will have to have authority from the Council to return these documents to the Insurance Company. MAYOR HODGE requested this be referred to the Attorney. RICHARD CRAIG representing G. C. Trotochau, was present, in regard to the property at the Northeast corner of 12th and Highland. This property was involved in litigation relating to the declaration of an easement for drainage purposes. The Superior Court of San Diego County decreed a drainage easement over this lot, 60 feet in width, and it is his understanding. that the drainage channel is substantially completed now, and the plans for the construction of the culvert under Highland Avenue have been submitted to the State and approved with some minor changes. During the month of March, before this suit was completed by decree, the City of National City filed a suit in condemnation for the declaration of an easement for drainage purposes over the same lot. Mr. Craig said he would like to request that the Council entertain a motion for the dismissal of the suit in condemnation on the grounds that the Superior Court in another action has covered the same field and has decreed an easement. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he question- ed the approach on the dismissal on the grounds that the matter has been settled; it has not been settled. There are some engineering problems involved, and when they get settled, if the suit can be settled it will be, but this is not the way to bring this up. G. C. TROTOCHAU, 935 E. 12th Street, was present in this regard. MR. CRAIG asked if it would be possible for Mr. Trotochau, Mr. Warwick, Mr. Curran, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Phelps and he to get together and work out a program for the solution of this problem sometime this week and then submit it to the Council at the next meeting. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated if Mr. Phelps can assist on the engineering along with Mr. Trotochau and Mr. Craig that it would be very helpful; as a means of settling a law suit it is not the proper procedure. MR. CRAIG suggested that they try to settle the law suit by having 6/15 312 this meeting and then submitting their findings to the Council for their approval, if acceptable to them. This to be an informal meeting, possibly next week, with the parties mentioned. MAYOR HODGE asked if there were any objections. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she felt it is a matter for the City Attorney and City Engineer to settle. The Council cannot do anything about it until it is settled. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated he assumes Mr. Curran means by the proper place that he and the Attorney for Mr. Trotochau can get together and discuss this at another tithe. MR. CURRAN stated that is correct. MAYOR HODGE requested this be laid over and have the informal meeting, as discussed. MAYOR HODGE announced that it is now time for the hearing on the 1911 Act for Roselawn Avenue. COMMUNICATION FROM BYRL PHELP', Engineer of Work; was read, stating that the property owners on Roselawn between "L" and "N" Avenue have presented a petition protesting against the proposed assessment for the improvement of Roselawn Street which represents 82.7% of the frontage. COMMUNICATION FROM MR. PHELPS was read, stating that the property owners on Roselawn Street have protested their improvement due to high cost. He has investigated the soil conditions on Roselawn Street and would recommend that a 2" A.C. pavement be placed on the existing subgrade and that sidewalks 4 feet wide be installed. This would reduce the cost of the assessment on this project to about $350.00 per lot. Mr. Phelps would like permission to hold an informal meeting with the property owners on Thursday; June 17th, to determine if they would be willing to proceed with the improvements on the basis of these reduced costs. If permission be granted, he would request that this petition of protest be held in abeyance for two weeks. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked Mr. Phelps how long he would guarantee these roads to last. MR. PHELPS stated that after investigation of the soil conditions he would say that they would last 10, 15 or 20 years. He would recommend, as an engineer, that they be allowed to put in the 2" A.C. pavement on this particular project since there is such a good subgrade. COUNCILMAN HECK asked if this was not contrary to our ordinance. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated you can put in a 2" A.C. paving that requires just about the best type of subgrade that you could possibly find. If we are going to deviate at all, we should have some tests run, two of them, which cost approximately $35.00 each. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City Manager, City Engineer and Mr. Phelps be authorized to contact the people and ascertain their feelings in this regard, and if they wish to proceed on this basis the ttists can be run. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. THE HEARING on the 1911 Act for Harbison Avenue was held at this time. REPORT FROM BYRL PHELPS, Engineer of Work, was read, stating the property owners on Harbison Avenue between 8th and Division Street have presented a petition protesting the proposed assessment. Forty percent of the area in this district have protested. F. W. ANDREWS, 3035 E. 7th Street, was present, and stated that out of 113 property owners there were 61 signatures of property owners objecting, and asked how Mr. Phelps arrived at the 40% protesting. MR. PHELPS stated it is the amount of area involved, not the number of property owners. COUNCILMAN HECK asked if the Council now proceeds on the basis of the petition presented. MR. PHELPS stated under normal conditions the Council would go ahead with the proceedings, but since there has been some misunder- standing regarding the amount of signatures needed he would suggest that it be held over until the next meeting, and let 6/15 313 the people be the judge. In the meantime they may be able to obtain more signatures either for or against. M. RECKEWEY, 234 Harbison Avenue, was present and asked if it is necessary to contact just those who are protesting, or is it necessary to get the signatures of every property owner. He would like to see them get a petition that covers every house. It was his understanding at the last meeting that there would be a traffic count of Harbison Avenue to see if there was sufficient traffic to declare this a major street, and asked if this had been done. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated at the present time the.City's traffic counters are not operating. We are trying to get them back into operation without too much expense on the part of the City. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked what is the matter with our traffic counters, why they are not working, and why they are not fixed. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated the City does not have anyone whd► is particularly adept at handling them, as they are very delicate instruments, and he the Chief and Capt. Owen are trying to get someone from the County to determine what is necessary to have them repaired. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he told Capt. Owen that he would take care of having them repaired immediately, or enough re- paired so we can use them on the street. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated there are several thixgs that are being held up on account of traffic counts and she would like to see the whole matter expedited and if possible ready by the next Council meeting. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he thought the City Manager could be instruct4d to see this is taken care of without putting it in the form of a motion. MAYOR HODGE stated we will want a report of the count by the next Council meeting. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Harbison Avenue 1911 Act project be tabled until the next meeting to give the property owners the opportunity to protest out this Act; otherwise at the next Council meeting we will take action and proceed on the next step of the 1911 Act. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REQUEST OF CHARLES M. DAVIS to cancel his agreement, was present- ed. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there was a report at the last meeting that Mr. Davis was advised there were certain portions of his contract he had not complied with, and unless we have a report that he has now complied:with them there is nothing further to be done. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated Mr. Davis has not complied with the requirements in regard to the posting of the necessary bonds, and he has stated he would like additional time in which to terminate this contract, and in so proposing has made a payment within the last few days of a couple of months.rent which would run into July. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read regarding the elimination of trash disposal area located on City Tide- lands. The area now being used for the disposition of rubbish, and in part burning of same, located on the tidelands at the mouth of Paradise Creek is no longer adequate to accommodate the requirements of the City trash disposal mainly for the following reason: that the former existing lowlands suitable for such a few years ago are now filled with ash residue and materials to a height above normal grade of the established surroundings except for a small area which will be required to receive the excess material fill from the present burning site. It is recommended that this disposal area known as the City Dump and all tidelands within the City limits be closed to the City, and/er the public, for the depositing of wastes, rubbish, etc., and no further dump operation shall be, or exist in this area after July 31, 1954. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked if there has been any consideration given regarding our present contract for trash collection. This matter was 6/15 314 previously discussed and the contractor had threatened to raise their charges about $1,000.00 per month if the dump was closed, and he believed the contract has one more year to run. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated the contract does have a year to run, however it has been examined and there is nothing compelling in it regarding the dump. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the contract has been checked and apparently there is no obligation on the part of the City which makes it mandatory that we maintain the dump for the benefit of the contractor. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he thought the Council should go on record closing the dump and also go on record to instruct the present contractor that he will dump his trash at some other point other than on the tide- lands area. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked Attorney Curran if Mrs. Alston should be given some authority to refuse any more payments of money from Mr. Davis, cancelling the contract. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he wondered whether Mr. Davis was now taking the position that he was cancelling his attempt to terminate his agreement. If he is then in the event he is abandoning his attempt to terminate and the Council wishes to terminate it, puts us in a different position than we were before. Mr. Curran said he believes there is a clause which permits the City to terminate, and if so then it would take action on the part of the Council to determine and instruct the City Clerk to notify Mr. Davis to that effect. COUNCIL- WOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated that has been illegal ever since it was started because there was a community use map adopted in the City on August 21, 1951, and that area was designated as a recreation area. If the map was legal that was adopted then this City has been illegal in ever using that as a City dump. If the map is not legal then we should have the help of the City Attorney to get us "off Of the hook" of that map one way or the other. The map was adopted by resolution. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated that setting the date of July 31st for closing of the dump was in consideration of the fact that we would be notifying Mr. Davis also the depositor of the trash in ample time. Mr. Davis has stated that he would be willing, upon due notice by the City, to give up the running of the dump and clean it up. COUNCILMAN HECK asked if the City Manager has received Mr. Davis' performance bond. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he has not. He wrote Mr. Davis a letter, which he has admitted receiving and said he had a form of bond that his secretary had failed to mail, and that he would deliver a performance bond in the' amount of $500.00. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he did not know whether they could follow the City Manager's recommendation and close the dump until we get Mr. Davis' bond, as he could leave the dump in bad condition and the City would be responsible to clean it. He would be in favor of preventing any dumping after the 31st of July. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked that if the map was adopted by a former City Council and the procedure was wrong in adopting it; then is this Council held by it; if the procedure was all right and the City Council at that time adopted the map and we do not wish to go under the land use procedure; what is our procedure to get out from under it. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he thought there should be a formal reference by the Council to the City Attorney so that he can ascertain the pertinent facts and then he can come back with a report. Moved by Hollingsworth, second- ed by Jensen, that a request be made of the City Attorney to determine the legality of the land use map that was adopted August 21, 1951, whether we are bound legally by it or whether it was an illegal method adopted by the City. Carried; all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the present trash contractor be notified, formally by letter, that effective July 1, 1954 no further 6/15 315 dumping will be permitted on the tidelands area, and that he will have to make his own arrangements for dumgang. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 489, signed by John N. Cantua, was presented. Petitioner is requesting reduction in the required fifty foot frontage to forty feet. This request was previously granted by the Planning Commission and the City Council, but the ninety day time limit lapsed before contmencement of con- struction. It was the recommendation of the Commission that the variance be granted, to be transferrable and assignable. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HODGE referred this to the City Attorney to prepare the resolution. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding a petition requesting that the alley running east and west be- tween "B" Avenue and "C" Avenue and lying between 16th Street and 17th Street be named 16th Place. The City Engineer advised that the past and present planning was the establishment of standard width streets and he felt that establishing this alley as a street by giving it a name should not be recommended. The Commission recommended this be rejected since the alley does not have the adequate footage for street dedication and should remain as an alley. COMMUNICATION FROM M. F. HUFF was read; stating it is his understanding that the Planning Commission denied the request to name the alley and asked that the Council name it 16th Place so they may have mail delivery to the houses facing on the alley. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated it is her understanding that this request was again presented to the Planning Commission last evening and it was turned down, and asked City Engineer Warwick what the basis was for this action. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated after it was rejected by the Commission Mr. Huff came in with the in- formation that the post office was having trouble delivering mail. There are people living in that alley, there are houses facing on it and the regulations prohibit the delivery of mail to any unnamed street, and Mr. Warwick said he suggested to Mr. Huff that he present those facts to the Planning Commission. They have not changed their opinion since first presented. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she thought this should be held over until the next meeting. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated he thought Mr. Huff should be notified he has a right to appeal. MAYOR HODGE requested City Clerk Alston to write Mr. Huff a letter. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding the dis- cussion held relative to the flood drainage area in National City. City Engineer Warwick explained that he had received a copy of the proposed San Diego County Flood Control District Act which will include all territory within the County of San Diego. The object and purposes of the Act are to provide for the control and conservation of flood, storm and other waste waters of the district; to conserve such waters for beneficial and useful purposes; to protect harbors, waterways, highways, life and property in the district; to obtain, retain and reclaim drainage, storm and flood waters for beneficial use in the district. Discussion held as to whether it would be possible through this Act to obtain aid and financial assistance from the County to control the drainage due to flood conditions in Paradise Creek. It was the feeling of the Commission that any assistance secured along this line would be well worth the effort extended. The Commission recommended 6/15 316 approval of the idea of unity flood control in flood zones in the County of San Diego whereby given area will pay for the flood control within the area. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK said he believed that current legislation is somewhat a dead issue, that he did not believe there is a flood control engineer in the County any more, which means that we will probably have to pay our own bills. ORDINANCE NO. 859, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7162 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, BY AMENDING SECTION ONE OF SAID ORDINANCE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 824", was presented for the second and final reading, and read in full. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION BY BEREAN BIBLE CHURCH to move a building was presented. REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR stated that the building has been inspected and found to be approved subject to placing on foundation, stucco entire structure, add toilet facilities, wiring and plumbing, and $2,000.00 bond, 90 day time limit for compliance with Building Code. Moved by Hollingsworth; seconded by Jensen, that the application be approved as recommended by the Building Inspector. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by Robert L. McCormick was read. The present location of the building is 2015 "D" Avenue and it is to be moved 40 feet to the rear of the same lot. REPORT FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD stated he recommend- ed the granting of this request subjectnto 90 day time limit, bond of $500.00, foundation, electric service, connect to sewer. Moved by Heck; seconded by Jensen, that the application be approved subject to the recommendation of the Building Inspector. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by Lorraine K. Franklin was read. The building is to be moved from Jamacha Road and Sweetwater Road to 1909 National Avenue. BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD recommended the granting of this application subject to 90 day time limit, $1,000.00 bond, foundation, electric service, general remodel for business purpose, sewer connection. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the applicat- ion be approved according to the recommendations of the Build- ing Inspector. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by Robert Milligan was read. The building is to be moved from 517 E. 8th Street to the 1800 Block on E. 16th Street. It was the recommendation of the Building Inspector that the request be granted subject to 90 day time limit, $500.00 bond, foundation, electric service, connect to sewer. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that the application be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. FINANCIAL REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for month of May, 1954, was presented. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the report be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. PETITION for street lights in the Northeast section of the City, was presented. They are asking that lights be installed at the intersection of S. Belmont. and Kenton, S. Belmont and Drexel, and at such other places as are recommended by the Gas and 6/15 317 Electric Company. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he and the Electrical Engineer of the Gas and Electric Company made a survey of this area and the Engineer is to make a report of the findings to the City Manager.for recommendation to the Council. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, this be tabled until the next meeting. PETITION from residents asking the Council to resurface 4th Street and open it to Harbor Drive, was read. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated sometime ago the Council took steps to get 4th Street opened but we were unable to get the Navy and State Highway Dept. to cooperate. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she heard Mr. Wallace, District Engineer of State Highway Dept. say that they did not want 4th Street opened to Harbor Drive as they would then have to install signals and that was the last thing they wanted to do as they do not want too many signals along a freeway. At one time the Navy was in favor of the opening but when the State Highway Engineer disapproved, the Navy went against it. Even though the majority of people in National City want to see 4th Street opened there are a number of obstacles to overcome. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that a letter be written to the State Highway Dept., the Navy, the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway and the Santa Fe. Railway, asking them what their feelingsare regarding the opening of 4th Street from Roosevelt Ave. to Montgomery Freeway. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Councilman Heck requested the City Clerk to write the letters. PETITION from Northeast Civic Group was read, asking the Council to dedicate the parks, according to the Planning Commission's recommendation of March 22nd. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated the map which was adopted August 21, 1951, has all of the schools and all the parks designated on it, and until we know where we stand regarding the legality of the map, this Council may not make any moves as far as any dedication of any parks. Moved by Heck,,seconded by Hollingsworth, that action be deferred until the next meeting, until a interpretation has been received from the City Attorney: Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO CITY & COUNTY VISITORS' BUREAU was read, stating that under date of March 4, 1954, they re- quested the City to allocate $1,000.00 in our budget. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that it be tabled. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM PACIFIC COAST BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE was read, stating the 32nd Annual Business Meeting of the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference is being held in Denver, October 5 to 8, 1954, with important committee meetings on October 4. It is of considerable importance that the City's building official attend this meeting. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked if our Building Inspector has requested permission to attend. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she talked to Mr. Bird and he said he was interested. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH said she thought Mr. Bird should be permitted to attend this meeting with expenses paid. MAYOR HODGE asked what mode of transportation should be used. MAYOR HODGE requested this be referred to the Building Inspector and have him submit an estimate of expensesnprior to the next meeting. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated there is a City Clerks' Institute at Fresno, dune 24th and 25th, and she would like authorization 6/15 318 to attend. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that the City Clerk be permitted to attend this Institute, and that her expenses be paid. MAYOR HODGE stated in his business they allow transportation plus $20.00 a day for other expenses, and asked if the Council would like to set a precedent of this type. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH said she thought that would be a very fair way instead of having to give a full accounting of all money spent, that it would be better to allow so much per diem. COUNCILMAN HECK said he thought when an official is away on a conference, etc. they should be granted a stipulated amount. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN asked if this could be legally done, or do you have to produce vouchers for everything that is spent. ATTORNEY CURRAN said it can be legally done. You can establish a per diem amount. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that all City officials attending an authorized conference be granted $20.00 per day expenses, plus commercial transportation to be furnished by the City. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked if that eliminates the use of an automobile. MAYOR HODGE stated if you drive you can draw the amount of commercial transportation. COUNCILMAN HECK stated that the Council has to authorize each official attending the various functions, and at that time the Council can ask the individual which mode of transportation he would prefer to use. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated it might be a good idea if there was some form letter on which the individual could include his preference, as to the type of transportation, as most of the officials who go to the con- ferences are not at the meetings. Councilman Heck said he would incorporate Dr. Parchen's suggestion in his motion, and was seconded by Hollingsworth. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck; Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: Jensen. APPLICATION FOR A TAX SALE by Harold Risdon on Lot 16, Block 234, was presented. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY TREASURER HOLGATE was read, stating she has in her possession a certified copy of the decree of settlement of the estate of Ruth L. Risdon. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated Mr. Risdon has all titles to the property except the City's title, And he has offered $100.00 as the minimum opening bid. The amount of taxes against the property is approximately $75.00. COUNCILMAN HECK asked if it was not customary to have an appraisal made. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she referred the application to the City Manager and he returned it. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he returned it because there was no appraisal authorized. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that this be referred to the Attorney for his recommendation at the next Council meeting. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM UNIFORMED DEPARTMENTS addressed to the Civil Service Commission, was read, stating that the employees of the uniformed departments of the City have been informed of the pending wage survey, and wish to express their appreciation for this much needed adjustment. As members of the Commission, you are no doubt aware of the fact that the salaries of the uniformed employees of this City are much less than those of the City of San Diego, and the higher the position or rank the greater the differential in the salary bracket. The major- ity of the miscellaneous employees enjoy approximately the same wage, in some cases slightly higher, as employees in comparable positions in the City of San Diego, while the uniformed employees are considerably lower. We feel that this matter warrants your attention and consideration. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked if this has anything to do with the request received from the 6/15 319 employees sometime ago asking an increase in salaries. We are working on the budget at this time and feels that the employees should be considered for some sort of a raise at the present time, and recommended a five percent increase to all employees; and the consideration in equities in different grades be re- ferred to the Civil Service Commission. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that we go on record on this new budget that we raise all City employees five percent and that any further raises or equities be turned over to the Civil Service Commission to make their adjustments and come in with a report to the Council. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN said she cannot go along with the idea of National City trying to do what San Diego does; she is in favor of doing what other sixth class cities do. DAVID REA, Patrolman in the Police Dept., was present and stated $298.00 is starting pay for probationary patrolmen, and the top bracket for patrolman is $360.00 a month, motorcycle men get $18.00 more a month. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated that since the National, State and County theme has been to reduce costs he did not see how the City was going to do this with granting raises, and if this is a justified raise he would go along with it, but from the list furnished he did not see it. You are increasing your tax rate. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated anybody that is a good business man would not want turn- over of help and that is what you will have in a City that does not pay enough. Some of the City employees are holding down more than one job in order to live, and that is not right. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked if they would still hold that job if they were given a five percent increase. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated the time when the inequities are ironed out that we might do as San Diego is doing, limiting the amount of hours of employment on the outside. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated when this question came up last year an employee in the Fire Dept. stated he did not want to give up his job on the outside, he would rather give up his job in the Fire Dept. than the one on the outside. COUNCILMAN HECK said that San Diego limits their hours of outside employment to 16 hours a week, and this Council can go on record using some basis similar to San Diego. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated he would appreciate a little more information on the differential between the employees, we do not have the hours worked per week, we do not have the additional duties, and that he would like to have a broad overall picture before he can intelligently vote on this. GEORGE SCOTT, 4506 Delta Street, San Diego, was present and stated he had a subdivision map he would like to have presented tonight. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated it was just presented to the Planning Commission last night. MAYOR HODGE stated it will not be possible to take action on this until the next meeting. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated several weeks ago she was authorized to employ a Junior Bookkeeping Machine Operator and she had to replace her with Joyce Dowless, who has been certified by the Civil Service Commission, and starts work tomorrow. Mrs. Alston said she would like to retain the present Bookkeeper, if possible, until the first of July to help train Mrs. Dowless. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City Clerk be author- ized to retain her Bookkeeper until July 1st in order to train the new girl. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the League of California Cities meeting in Carlsbad; Friday, June 18th. 6/15 .j= 320 APPLICATION OF LIONS CLUB for permission to use fireworks in the Park on the fourth of July, was presented. The application was approved by Fire Chief Bailey. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that permission be granted to use fireworks on the fourth of July. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6187nwas read, amending Resolution No. 5349 as follows: That the paragraph IV of said Resolution No. 5349 is hereby deleted and the following be inserted: "IV. That applicant will continue to operate said housing as long as it is needed to meet the local housing requirements of the national industries". All other provisions of Resolution 5349 are hereby ratified and reaffirmed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6188 was read; approving a certain agreement between the National School District and the City of National City. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the same for and on behalf of the City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. BERNARD BANKE was present and stated he would like to have the Council return to the Metropolitan Securities Company the money held by the City which was deposited for a tax sale. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated it is on the warrant register tonight. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $14,944.13 Traffic Safety Fund 683.89 Park M & I Fund 1,028.97 Harbor Fund 14.29 Trust & Agency Fund 403.00 Payroll Fund 19,796.42 TOTAL $36, ti70.70 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried; by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: Parchen. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated when he came to National City for an interview for the position he now holds, the Council then in office and he had some understanding of just what they ex- pected of him, and what he expected of the Council in return. It was his understanding that he was to do engineering for the City and the work to be done on the City's streets was to be done in accordance with the best modern practices, according to standard and accepted practices. Since he has been here the contractors have taken the attitude that he is personally "picking" on them. We have some work going on at present on which he issued a stop order this morning. There is supposed to be a set of specifications on file on that job and they are not in existence as far as he can find, so he has gone ahead on that particular project on the assumption that there are two fairly good authorities in this area, the State Highway Dept. and the Standard Specifications of the City of San Diego, and there is also a set of Standard Specifications similar to those of San Diego which this City adopted. Mr. Warwick said he would like to know if he is to go ahead on the same pre- sumption that he has in the past. Do you want things done according to the practices which are accepted in the engineer- ing profession, or do we turn it over and let the contractors 6/15 321 do as they determine should be done? Are we going to set the standards or are we going to allow somebody else to set them? COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated he would personally like to go on record as backing the stand of the City Engineer. COUNCIL- WOMAN JENSEN stated she would like to add her vote of con- fidence to the City Engineer's work, he has done a very good job since he has been here. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated if we are going to have a City Engineer and an Engineer- ing Dept. she does not see how the Council can have any con- fidencenin any department head or a department unless we know they are going to fulfill the job for which they are hired. There is nobody in town that should be getting any special services, or any special concessions, and if the ordinances we have adopted are not good, let's find it out. COUNCILMAN HECK said he too wished to add his vote of confidence to Mr. Warwick, he is doing a very good job, and that he knows the contractors will try to take every advantage to make a little more profit. Our Engineer is going to have to be firm and we are going to have to give him the necessary support. We should adhere strictly to our ordinance in the construction of all subdivisions and streets. RESOLUTION NO. 6189 was read, authorizing the sum of $13.66 be paid from the Capital Outlay Fund to the National Lumber Company. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY TREASURER HOLGATE AND CITY CLERK ALSTON was read, stating in view of the fact that there is a possibility of the City employees receiving a five percent wage increase we would like to have a review of our salaries. As it is now the pay schedule for some clerks and secretaries is but within a few dollars of being equal to ours without having to assume any responsibility. It is hereby requested that we be given a ten percent wage increase to equalize our salaries. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance approving a ten percent increase in salaries for the City Clerk and City Treasurer. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated at the last meeting of the Council there was a request from an employee for one month's leave of absence without pay, and it was recommended this be granted. According to Section 10.3 of the Civil Service Rules no employee can be granted any more than two weeks leave of absence for personal reasons. Mrs. Hollingsworth asked the City Attorney where the Council stands now. ATTORNEY CURRAN requested this be laid over until the next meeting so he can give some study to it. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH said she would like the rest of the Council to be thinking this over as she does not think it a very good ruling. If the head of the department feels that an employee can be spared; a month is not --an unreasonable amount of time to request. The Civil Service Commission should change the rules. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, regarding his temporary appointment as City Manager. On July 28, 1953, Resolution No. 5983 was passed granting B. J. Gautereaux a leave of absence without pay as Park Supt. for the full period allowed by law, which was six months, to fill the position of City Manager on a temporary basis. As of January 19, 1954, Civil Service Rule 10.3 regulating leaves of absence was 6/15 322 amended by Council action extending the maximum leave to one year. At this time the leave of B. J. Gautereaux from the position of Park Supt. was extended for a period not to exceed one year from the date of his appointment as temporary City Manager. 0n July 28, 1954, the 12 month leave of absence will have expired. In the interim period consideration by the Council should be given this matter. MAYOR I40DGE stated he wished to congratulate the Council for standing behind the City Engineer:and that he too wished to go along with the Council., but that he should not let his authority affect his public relations. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the meeting be adjourned until June 29, 1954, at 8:30 A.M. o'clock. Cartied, all the Council present voting aye. ATTE T: G ri MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL'�ITY, CALIFORNTh CITY CLERK 6/15