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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952 08-05 CC MIN38 National City, California, Lugust 5, 1952 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Maurice Carrigan at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Councilmen absent: Hart, Ingalls. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the reading of the minutes of the regule^ mcJtlng of July 15; and the special meeting of July 31, 1952, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Rhodes, Gautereaux, Bailey. MAYOR CARRIGAN introduced Mr. Boise and Mr. Salavara from the University of Denver who are conducting a survey on fringe areas; and Mr. Bryant, City Manager of Chula Vista. DONALD CARR, 2408 E. 18th Street, was present and stated that a number of property owners on 18th Street, east of Palm Avenue would like to petition the Council that consideration be given to improving 18th Street, such as putting in curbs, sidewalks and complete the raving of the street. CITY 1:iL''AGER RHODES stated it will be.neeessaXy to get a petition prepared by the City Engineer's office and have it signed by .-ore than 50 per- cent of the property owners whose property fronts on 18th Street, and state the desired improvements. 7hen signed by the required number of property owners it is then presented to the City Council. RENTAL SCHEDULE FO: THE COMMUNITY BUILDING was presented. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the schedule be ad- opted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. THE CHECK FROM THE CHULA VISTA SANTTARY SERVICE in the amount 8/5 39: of $200.00 for purchase of a truck body and hoist and a second hand steel tank body, was -resented. COMfUNIC_TION FROM GEORGE D. GRAHAM was read. A check in the amount of $500.00 was attached which was his offer for the following pieces of equipment: 1 all metal garbage scow; 1 open body wood and metal trash body with hydraulic hoist and power take -off attached; 1 open body wood and metal trash body with hydraulic hoist and per take off, attached. MAYOR CARRIGAN said it is his recommendation that both checks be deposited in the Trust Fund and this be held over until a later meeting. LEROY HARKEY was present and stated that if the Council is unable to take action at this time he would suggest that the property be returned to the City. CITY MANAGER RHODES said the equip- ment has been sold and the contract signed. YR. ILRKEY said they are not interested in getting the $500.00 check accepted, but are interested in getting the equipment back on City prop- erty and placed for auction. COUNCILMAN MCCLURE asked if the contractor had been contacted to see if he would return the equipment so it could be placed up for auction; CITY MANAGER RHODES stated the two pieces were sold under the policy that you must have the contractor buy it, and he bought it in good faith and it was appraised. ATTORNEY CAMPBLL said he would recommend that both checks be held and get another appraisal and then determine if it is reasonable and fair, then the Council would have the right to enter into the sale. Moved b; McClure, seconded by Barn, that the checks not be accepted at the present time and that another appraisal be made. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. GEORGE E. MARSHALL, formerly employed as a mechanic for the City, was present and stated that his position was terminated as of June 30th, and on June 21st he had a piece of hot metal 8/5 40 drop on his foot which caused eh infection and he was under the doctor's care from June 21 to July 8 and then he had an operation at the hospital. The State Compensation Insurance Company paid for eight :1.:s, but he had to endorse the check over to the C'.ty, C771 policy of the ;'i. 1; .LLSI'0? stated it has been the :71. anyone ',tf£.'3 c:. awing State c r pen• sation Insuren.c. _Let _ her k „,^ ..d ,,<, - _c „ .hr: Ct and the City pays tb.c, ..,“3e to it we., done in this case. _:SHALL questione,f. -_E_ to why he was discharged when the City has more equipmca-t than ever, MAYOR CARRIGAN stated if r;r. Marshall has any comb faints to register that he take them up with the City Manager. MAYOR CARRIGAN announced that it was 8:00 P.M. otclock and we would now have the hearing on the closing of '0° Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets. There were no protests. RESOLUTION NO. 5741 was read, vacating a portion of 0'7 Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets, in the City of Natio•-na1. City. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Zesolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMI.IUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES regarding the request of the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company for de -annexation, was read. It is requested that certain lands be de -annexed from the City of National City and be allowed to annex to the City of Chula Vista. It appears that Chula Vista owns the tide- lands directly in front of the land annexed by the City of National City. It is Mr. Modest recommendation that the petition be granted. COMMUNICATION FROM A. T. & S. F. RAIL- W.AY COMPANY was read, regarding their desire to de -annex certain lands. B-R 'ARD B.`_I K717, was present and asked who in- stigated this de -annexation, MAYOR CARRIGAN stated it is his understanding that it is the City of Chula Vista and the Santa 8/5 41 Fe Railroad. HERBE tiT BRY!LNT, City Manager of Chula Vista, stated that he personally instigated this particular movement and there is no ulterior purpose back of it. It started from a mistaken idea that the Santa Fe got when they annexed to the City of National City by reason of the fact that they were under the impression that National City owned the tidelands to their northern boundary. COUNCILMAN SARN asked what would be the outcome if the City of National City refused to rel:-ase that area to Chula Vista. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated they have the legal right to ask that the entire area be excluded. MR. BRYANT stated that most assuredly the City of Chula Vista and the Santa Fe too, do not want to exercise their prerogative whereby this would become mandatory. This is simply to attempt to correct an error by friendly means. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the request for de -annexation be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Sam. Nays: Carrigan. RRSOLUTION NO. 5742 was read, consenting to the detachment of certain property owned by the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company, as described in Exhibit attached to Resolution. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Sarn. Nays: Carrigan. APPLICATION OF A. T. & S. F. RAILWAY COMPANY to construct a spur track along Harrison Avenue across 24th Street, was presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated it was a copy of the application from the Railroad Commission, as in June t'1 L. Council adopt<=d Resolution 5708 authorizing our authority. APPLICATION FOR ON SALE BTT.R & WINE LICENSE by Esther A. & Irvin F. Smith, 816 National Avenue, was presented. The premises are now licensed. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the applic t 8/5 42 ion filed. APPLICATION FOR ON SALE D = LICENSE by Jamison's Cafe, 2320 Highland Avenue, was presented. The premises are now licensed. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the application filed. COMMUNICATION FROM A & L STORES, Inc., in regard to trash collection, was read. A REPLY FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, stating that it is necessary for them to comply with the City ordinance in regerd to the manner in which the trash should be put out for pickup. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the communications filed. COMIv1UNICATION FROM ^,MERICAP PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION in regard to the Congress and Eouipment Show, was presented. The Fifty- eighth Annual Show is being held in Los Angeles from August 24th to 27th. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM LYLE ALCUMBRACK in regard to refund of business license, was read. ATTORNEY CAMT,ELL stated it is for an insurance license in the amount of ::81.25 for the years 1949, 1950 and 1951. Mr. Alcumbrack filed his first letter January 28 requesting the refund of $81.25. At the time he was informed that he should come into the office and file the proper claim, and that most that he could possibly get would be a refund for two years, which would be for 1950 and 1951. He did not file the claim. The most he is legally en- titled to, if he does file a claim, would be one $25.00 refund for 1951. No protest was filed at the time of -.payment, so the legal question is whether payment has been made under compulsion. The indication is that there has been no compulsic: the payments were voluntary, though made in error, and as there is no right to return the payment. Moved by Sarn, seconded by McClure, that a refund in the amount of $25.00 8/5 43 for the year 1951 be made upon proper application of Mr. Alcumbrack. Carried, by the following vote to3 .t: Ayes: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES in regard to the Joint Fact Finding Committee on the State Highway System, was read. A statement filed with this committee was signed by Mr.Rhodes on behalf of the City of National City, in the absence of the Mayor and Vice -Mayor. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested the communicat- ion filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES in regard to Fire Chiefst Convention, Was read. The Pacific Coast Inter - Mountain Association of Fire Chiefs' Conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 14th to 17th inclusive and he recommended that Chief Bailey be authorized to attend, and the City incur the necessary expense. RESOLUTION NO. 5743 was read, authorizing J. C. Bailey, Fire Chief, to attend the Pacific Coast Inter -Mountain Association of Fire Chiefs' Conference at Las Vegas, Nevada on September 14th to 17th inclusive. .The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to pay the necessary and legal expenditures of J. C. Bailey upon his presentation of the proper claims and vouchers. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolut- ion be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RE QU 'ST FOR REFUND ON BUSINESS LICENSE by M. Emmitt Moran on license No. 1158 in the amount of $2.50, was read. Request was approved by the City Treasurer and License Clerk. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the refund be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. NOTICE FROM COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR regarding County tax sale 8/5 44 to be held on Lot 3, except the and 10, all in Block 1 of J. D. 0 was presented. CITY CLERIC ALSTON fact that the City has delinquent it is her recommendation that the 125' thereof, and Lots 9 Connell's Terrace 5ubd,, stated that in view of the taxes against this property, City protest the County sale and the City hole their own sale. RESOLUTION NO. 5744 was read, authorizing the City Clerk to duly protest County Tax Sale No, 5888, being Lot 3, except the W 125', and Lots 9 and 10, in Block 1 of J. D. O'Connell % Terrace Subd., 40 Acre Lot 1, Quarter Section 133, in the City of National City. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Sarn, seconded by McClure, that the City Clerk be authorized to proceed with clearing the County option on the lots referred to in Resolution No. 5744, provided the price is not too high. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION in regard to the proposed Civil Service Ordinance, was read. I?LYOR CARRIGAN requested this be held over until the Council meets with the Civil Service Commission. COMMUNICATION ta0M PAUL L. CHAMBERS requesting that he be allowed July 2, for two the balance of his earned vacation from June 23 through and that he be compensated for same, which would be days at 12.42 per day, or a total of 1p24.84, was ream COMMUNICATION FROM HENRY GRETLER was read, requesting that be paid for his vacation from June 23rd through July 7th, which would be for ten days at $10,6568 per day, or a total of $74.60, CITY MANAGER THH10DES so recommended after it is cleared through Civil Service. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she 8/5 45 checked with the Civil Service and they are entitled to the time, as requested. Moved by Sarn, seconded by McClure, that the requests be granted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. REQUEST FOR REFUND ON BUSINESS LICENSE from Glass House Rest- aurant on business license N?o. 988, in the amount of 1'7.50, Was read. The request was approved by the City Treasurer and License Clerk. Moved by Sarn, seconded by McClure, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES requ3sting outside help for the Engineering Department, was read. It is requested that the City Manager ba authorized to employ Eyrl Phelps on a fee basis, in compliance with Resolutions No. 5718, 5719 and 5720, authorizing the City Engineer to prepare plans, etc. for improvements as indicated in the Resolutions. Moved by McClure, seconded by .earn, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNIC-TION FROM CITY 1iLNAGER RHODES submittin: the 1952-53 budget for Major City Streets in National City, was read. It provided $25,000. for maintenance of major city streets; $5,000. for surveys and plans; $177,881.87 for the improve- ment of lest Avenue, Roosevelt Avenue, McKinley Avenue, Euclid Avenue and Sixteenth Street. ARA DONALD, 2340 E. 18th Street, was present and asked why is it they have money for 16th Stree and have none for 18th Street? CITY MANAGER RHODES stated this is gas tax money that is being furnished for major city streets. Since there are no plans for grading; and improving 18th Street, and it would cast considerable money to move bac-.: the houses, if we could get a standard 40 foot roadway through 16th Street and turn the traffic onto 16th Street and then 8/5 46 improve 18th Street later. In the meantime get along with the present 60 foot street, MRS. DONALD said they are interest- ed in getting sidewalks and curbs. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated that would be assessed to the property but he would not advise such until the State approves the proposed grade. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that none of the gas tax funds can be expend- ed without State Approval. EDNA MARS, 2336 E. 18th Street, stated she thought 18th Street should be fixed up a little in order to carry the traffic until 16th Street is completed. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated this plan has been recommended as the most feasible use of the money by the State Highway. JOHN F. GROVEY, 2125 E. 18th Street, was present in regard to a petition for sidewalks on 18th Street. ATTORNEY CAMPB LL stated if a petition is filed it will come before the Council and it will be necessary that a resolution be adopted authorizing the preparation of plans. If this is done all the property owners in the area would be notified of a hearing. COU?'CILhhAN MCCLUR stated he would like to see the Council review some of the projects. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the budget be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. MAYOR CARRIGAN declared a five minute recess. The meeting was resumed at 9:10 P.M. Councilmen present: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Councilmen absent: Hart, Ingalls. RESOLUTION NO. 5745 vitim read, approving, accepting and adopt- ing the 1952-53 budget for Major CAareets in the City of National City for the use of State Gas Tax Funds. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY EldT'GER RHODES in regard to a site fo:- 8/5 47 the pistol range, was read. The Council authorized the Manager to locate a site for a pistol range on the tidelands near the Paradise Channel. In order to carry this out it will be necess- ary to employ a surveying party to make a survey of the proposed road to the pistol range and tO provide a map so that applicat- i ion can be made for right.. flute* across the land of the Santa Fe Railway and a crossing agreement over the Coronado Railway tracks. It la recommended that the Manager be authorized to employ the services of Wayne Smith if his services can be obtained. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the City Manager's request be granted and that he try and get the help of Chula Vista. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION FROM BUSINESS FIFES on 8th Street requesting addition- al parking limit area, was read. The petition was signed by nine business houses ane stated they are being greatly hampered in their business activities due to all day parking around their establishments, and request one hour or two hour park- ing limit on "B" Avenue between 7th and l0th Streets, and 7th Street between ;'A" and R 1z &venues. mAyon CARRIGAN request- ed this be referred to the City Manager and Traffic Safety Committee, CO1vflUNICATION FROM SAN DI GO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY was read, relative to the City paying a portion of the water tax before August 25, 1952, M_'YOR CARRIGAN requested this be referred to the City Manager for his recommendation. PETITIONS FOR DE -ANNEXATION BY PROPERTY OWNERS IN RANCHO e:c were read. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, the petition be referred to the City :attorney, City Manager and Engineer e Office for checking. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 8,/ 48 RESOLUTION NO. 5746 was read, authorizing the following trans- fers, as loans, from the General Fund: Traffic Safety Fund, $5,035.22; Park Fund, $1,446.00. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all pr4sent voting aye. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented, Feneral Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Retirement Fund Harbor Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL . $10,224.4 3,868.0 558.16 7,578.00 1.25 34,523.51 56,753.41 Moved by Sarn, seconded by McClure, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5747 was read, authorizing the following sum incurred for capital expenditure be paid out of the Capital Outlay Find: W. H Barber, for the Sevehth Stradt Chahnel Sewer, $1,606.56. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by C. R. Barrows, was presented. The building is located at 826 "C" Avenue and is to be moved to the 300 block on E. 29th Street, for use as a dwelling. BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD has so recommended with a time limit of 90 days. Moved by Sarn, seconded by McClure, that the re- quest be granted, with the limitation as recommended by Building Inspector Bird. Carried, all Councilmen present vot9. aye. AGREEMENT WITH R MINGTON-RAND for the upkeep of four type- writers in the amount of :x48.75 for one year, was presented. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be referred to Attorney Campbell 8/5 49 for checking. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES regarding the request of Mrs. H. W.Rhodes in which she suggested that a permanent stage be set up at the Bowl, was read. It was. the suggestion of Park Superintendent Gautereaux that a platform stage designed to be portable, built in sections that two men can handle, be built, as the general bowl area is used for varied activities which require a large open area and only a small stand or stage. A design and estimated cost will be presented at a later date. MAYOR C.2 RIGAN requested she communication be filed, but that the work be started on the stage as soon as possible, ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 762 by amending Section 3 of said Ordinance and repealing Section 2 of Ordinance No. 769 and repealing Ordinance Now 818, was presented for the second and final reading.. i"oved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 836, ,,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NC. 762 BY AM i.TDI`TG SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE ND REPEALING SECTION 2 OF O::DI7_'_NCE NO. 769 AND REPEALING ORDI ? TCE NO. 818.3 Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance establishing the salerl_os of the City Clerk and the City Treasurer, was presented for the first reading. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote tee wit: Ayes: McClure,, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. 8/5 50 ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE TITY CL RK AND THE CITY TWEI,SURER OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, C ALIFORNIA." Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance of inLF '.-lcr vacate and close portions of public streets and7.17eys , was presented for the first reading. The hearing was Set for 8:00 P.M. o'clock, October 7, 1952. Moved by McClure seconded by Sarn, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , AN ORDINANC'" OF INT?i,'TICT TO 1JLCAT'7' AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF 7UBLIC STREETS TO -WIT: A ORTION OF "E'' AVENUE, A PORTION OF 17TH STRE- T, ONE UNNAMED ALL-TY IN BLOCK 1 tF MORGAN'S SUBDIVISION, AND THE UNNAMED ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 1 AND 2 OF GILMORE AND JOSSLYN'S SUBDIVISION, ALL IN THE CITY OF NATION/L CITY, CALIFORNIA. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated a bill has been formerly given the Boy Scouts for use of the Community Bldg., and it was his understanding that the bill was given in error. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Boy Scouts be permitted the use of the Community Dldg. during the last half of May without charge, The City Clerk is hereby authorized and direct- ed to cancel the bill. Carried, all Councilmen pr^ en+ v..;,g aye. 8/5 51 RESOLUTION NO. 5748 was read, designating that portion of Euclid Avenue from the center line of Division Street to the Southerly line of Arroyo Avenue, a distance of 1,010 feet, as a Major City Street, in the City of National City, California. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5749 was read, accepting cht following parcel of real property: Easterly 30 feet of ;he fo'.?.owing described property: Ni E 495' Ni S'1 of (?uarter c(2_.-nn128 of Rancho de la Nacion, excepting the N 30' 'tui^e aD d also excepting the S 851 W 2601 and also excepting any perti on 'hereof lying within the boundaries of lenderson & Steph.ono Subd. Said property is dedicated for street purposes. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to receive on behalf of the City of National City the two deeds for the aforesaid property, and to record same. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CATBELL stated a deed has been given and Mr. Rhodes has recommended its acceptance, but it has not been to the Planning Commission.. The deed was given by Dana L. and Wilma A. Kuhn. Attorney Campbell recommended it be referred to the Planning Commission for their approval. MAY0:' CATZRIGAN re- quested this be referred to the Planning Commission. ORDI `ANCE NC. , an ordinance in effect adopting the Un;.fol'r_ :Building Code, 1952 edition, and repealing the old Uniform Building Code. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that onl:: the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 'AN 0-:DINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CI'-.., i 8i 5 52 CALIFORNIA, REGUL..TING THE ER CTIbN, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTE'RTION, REPAIR, MOVI'?G, R744OVr:.L, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT USE, HEIGHT, AREA, AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF YATICNI?I, CLTY CALIFORNIA: PROVIDING FOR TH7 ISSUANTCE OF P ; _' TT AND COLLECT- ION OF FEES THEREFOR: PROVIDING PENALTI S FOR THE VGLTION THEREOF: DECLARING AND .-'TPLISHIN?G FIRE ZC777, '_ TE2LLING ORDINANCES NO. 714, 719 AND 798, AND ALL OT -i ORDIN?A„G;',S AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY IN T'`; Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that .J19 ; laid over until the next meeting for the sec^nd _. .ending, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: i-Ciare, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROI.i CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION regarding the status of H. Mikkelson on sick leave and vacation, was read. It recommended that Mr, Mikkei•_ en be g`Lve:n days t _. �h� 'i vaca�icn but not sick leave, ATTORNEY CAE7BELL stated it is his 07inion that while the position is abolished, any accrued salary; whether it be sick leave or vacation or whether it be unpaid money that has been earned, the Cotncil has the duty tr pay all monies or time that accrued prior to the abolition of the position. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the; acc /m?i;.ac- ed leave be granted. Curried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5750 was read; as follows: ' .lhereas, on ally L5, 1952, the following charges and the sums hereinafter speca.fec. and for the accounts hereinafter specified wore pair. from General Fund: Park Fund, 15.45, Park Fund f 54.6 7 , Traffic Safety Fund 4r6.89. It is the desire of the City Coui:.ctl t correct that trars fer. Now, therefore be it resolved by - h,- City Council, as follows: That the following sums be tranr- 8/.E. 53 ferred from the Park Fund, 70.121 from the Traffic Safety Fund, $6,89, to the General Fund. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Cvznci men present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPB ALL stated that the State CompensE:tion I7_sura.nce Fund has sent a notice of increase in rates. mItaoa C4rt7,1IG TT requested this be referred to the City M::12g, iudy. and recommendation. RESOLUTION NO. 5751 was read, authorizfr_ ; sr. ':.; the Personnel Director to prepare and maintain '.; . `gin , ^f' 9 of the Civil Service Commission a list of ^7.) HrE,, in the service of the City, showing in connect: oh with each name the position held, the salary or wages pail. date and c•.haracter o selection or appointment, every subsequent chn;e of status, and whether in the classified or unclass if ed -er, ee; that said list shall be known as the E. Iry c egister, e,nit s-r ry appointing officer or authority shell promptly transit to the Civil Service Commission all information requwst'>d fcr the establishment and maintenance of such register. In the case of elective officers, such information shall b,r: furnished by the City Clerk. Moved by McClure, seconded. by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance regulating excavations within the City of National City, and providing a penalty for the violation thereof, was presented, Attorney CamFb ell stated It had been prepared as an emergeney ordinance and can be adopted at this meeting, if so desired. CIRDINANCE YO, 837, "AN U-_;DT ;'eNCR REGULPTTNC MrCA1TAT C I ITiL'N THE CITY OF NAT C,?A CITY, AND Pt.LOVIDING A P.',�',i_TLLTY FOR THE 8/5 54 VIOLATION TN EOF.,r The ordinance was read in full. Moved "ay McClure, seconded by Ssrn, that the Ordinance be adopted.. E. H. ALSDORF questioned some of the requirements in taa Ordinance. TAYNE SMITH stated it would seem to him that there might be some cause for concern by a groat many people in having this Ordinance adopted immediately without being given an opportunity to read it. i.LYOR CARRIGAN statedif it is proven at a later date that this might cause a hardship, the Council would be willing to amend the Ordinance but it is imperative that this be taken care of at this time, and the Ordinance ad- opted tonight. It is not designed to work hardship on anyone. Carried, all Councilmen present voti ;o CHARLES P. SMITH, 1944 rove Street, WLL present in regard to a request for a zone variance. ATTORNEY CAMPITELL stated Mr. Smith applied to the Planning Commission for permission to construct an apartmont over a garage located on his property at 1944 Grove Strout. The Planning Commission recommended the zone variance. They did not specify any particular plan or specification for tho building. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, this bo hold over until the adjourned mooting next Tuesday, August 12th. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, REPORT FROM THE PANNING COMMISSION was road, regarding the application for conditional exception signed by Mary E. Ken Knight. The petitioner desires to operate a boarding home at 2216 E. 5th Street. This home is capable of caring for eight patients, however, at this time there aro only six' She has complied with tho County and State laws as to fire, health and sanitation. There aro to bo no mental or bed patients. It was the recommendation of tho Planning Commission that tho request bo granted. M;.3. KEN KNIGHT was present and statod a/5 55 this has boon a rest home but sinco tho zone variancos aro non-transforablo sho mado an application. Effio Skoglend was tho formor ownor of tho rost homo. Movod by McCluro, socondod by Sarn, that a zono varianco bo granted. Carried, all Oeur.^i mon prosont voting ayo. RESOLUTION NO. 5752 was road, granting a special zone variance pormit to Mary E. Ken Knight for tho purpoE..o of opal tins a boarding homo at 2216 E. 5th Stroet. Said pormit is g^•a?rod upon tho recommondations the following conditions applicant shall not use at any ono time. Thoro of tho Planning Cram._ :lion - .nc. upon imposed by tho City Cc7.:nc : That said home for more shall be no mental ' h. n eight p< tionts o, bad patients in said home. Said pormit is nen-assignable and non-transforabio. Moved by McCluro, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution bo ad- opted. Carriod, all Councilmon prosont voting ayo. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION rogarding the roouost for rannoxation of property ownod by Allan G. & LaVorne L. Olson, wag road. It is tho findings of tho Enginooring Dopt. this proporty is not contiguous to tho City of National Cite and Cannot bo annoxod. Tho Planning Commission will contact Mr. and Mrs. Olson and adviso thom of this docision. The suggo,nt- lon will bo made that thoy contact the adjoining proporty owners in an attompt to socuro thoir consont to annox to tho City and in this way oversomo thoir problem. Attachod is a lottor from tho Housing Ietspootor, Dopt. of Industrial Rolations, Division of Housing, rolatiyo t• tho Koystono Trailor Park loeatod on tho proporty in guoation. COMMUNICATION FROM J. H, HARRIS statod thoro is nothing wrong fixod by pormitting Mr. Burns sowor systom. MAYOR CARRIGAN with tho park that could not bo to eonnoct to tho National City eskod if Mr. Burns has any moro of a oommitmont on connoting with tho sowor by paying for e/S Co; tho lino and paying tho trailor spaces, etc. CITY MANAGER RHODES statod ho has not hoard from Mr. Burns since he ajxoearod at tho Council mooting at tho timo permission was grow.tcd tc connoct with tho sowor system. MAYOR CARRIGAN ord.crcd tis communication filod. COMMUNICATION FROM COMMANDANT OF ELEVENIH NAVAL DISTRICT was road, cxprossing his cpprociation for th vory rcody coopor- ation of the Mayor and tho Council rcol!bi:o of National City. Assista.nco givoi: p:'ovidod continuou s '_ns .. _ ::. ;_ on for accomplish- ment in many t_'ying times. MAYOR CARRRIGAN statod he would like ;:c Ii jt a. public hearing on the budget Tuosdoy ovoning, at 7:OC August 12th. HARVEY DONAVON, was pr000nt and asked way his rosighation as Storokoopor had not boon prosontod this oroning. CITY MANAGER RHODES statod ho rocoivod his lottor of resign:.tion and accopt- od it, and did not bclievo thoro was any reason why it should bo prosonted to tho Council. COUNCILMAN McCLURE stator' ho has rpcoivod sovorc.l calls regard- ing tho purchase of offico supplios outsido the City that could be purchased within tho City for tho same price, and ho thought the Council had a .policy of trading at hdmo whonovor possiblos and ho would like to soo this policy practicod, MAYOR CARRIGAN stated it has always boon tho policy of the Council to buy G7at home" unless there was too largo a discrepancy in tho price, The Council policy is to buy in iational City whonovor it is fcasiblo and possible. COUNCILMAN McCLURE said thoro is a bill in this timo on offico supplios. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that Mr. Rhodos take that particular itom under advisoment and find out the reason. TOM LEONARD statod ho roclizod that tho Council and all tho civic bodies want tho money that is collect- 8/5 • 57 od by the taxpayers spont in this aroa, and ho wondorod if it would bo foasiblo to oarmark monoy that is appropriatod for cortai_, purposes should be spont within tho arca whoro it colloctod, if tho itom is available, and within 5 or IC T cont of what it could bo purchasod for ols 3 rhoro, LEROY HAIRKEY asked if tho action t,.k n oni ht on the oquipmont would have any offoet upon tho popooi tun that is to bo hold on Thursday. 'MAYOR CARRIGA'3 auction will bo hold as scheduled. CITY MANAGER RHODES statod in regard to g .,r i:ag tho proforontial right to tho merchants of National City for Ruurcho.sos, San Diego 'givos them 5 porcont profcrontial if they will roquost it and if it is somothing that is manuf-actured within the City. MLYOP CJRRIGLN statod somotimo ago the Council sot up tho policy on tho purchasing, and whonovor thoro was any substantial amount that at least throo houses bo contacted, if possible, and bids bo obtained, and chock on the National City merchants at tho samo timo. This itom that Mr. McClure roforrod to is tho first ono that happonod sinco tho Maytimo Band Roviow, r.nd it no doubt can be corroctod without too much difficulty. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated that stationery sooms to be highor in National City. MAYOR CARRIGLN said ho thought whon it is necessary to purchase any substantial amount of stationery that we chock with tho store in National City, ono in Chula Vista and ono in San Diogo, and if thoro is not too much difforonco ho would favor National City. Moved by McCluro,. socondod by Sarn, that tho mooting bo ad- journod until 7:00 P.M. August 12, 1952. Carried, all Council- man prosont voting ayo. MAYOR CITY OF NATION/iL CITY, Cr° IFORNIL. 8/5