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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952 10-07 CC MIN80 National City, California, October 7, 1952. Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Maurice Carrigan at 7:30 P.T. o'clock. Councilmen present: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Council- men absent: None. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 16, 1952, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Rhodes, Gautereaux. CHLRL?S P. SMITH, 1944 Grove Street, was present in regard to a previous request for a zone variance permit, and presented the Council with a petition signed by 64 home owners request- ing that the following areas be changed from R-1 zone to an R-2 zone: Area covering Property on Newell Street and ex- tending from 18th Street South to 22nd Street South; Grove Street from 18th Street South to 22nd Street South; Prospect Street from 18th Street South to 22nd Street South; from Newell Street East to a point 125 ft. East of Prospect Street between 18th Street and 22nd Street. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the proceedings can be started by a motion of the Council to authorize the procedure, or the Commission can authorize it or it can be by petition of the property oriners. If it is by the property owners it requires the $25.00 fee. If the proceedings are initiated by the Commission or by the Council there is no fee. The Commission would set the hear- ings and post the area. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the proper proceedings be initiated to go ahead with the rezoning of that particular area. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MRS. T. R. SCHOENHE''R, 310 E. 24th Street, was present and stated symetime ago she inquired about putting in curbs on 24th Street and was informed that the City was not in the construction business. They have tried to get contractors to do this work but have been unable to, and asked if the City could put them in if the property owners would pay the costs. CITY MANAGER RHODES said the City could probably sub -contract it. MAYOR CARRIGANT suggested that City Manager Rhodes contact a contractor and have him take this up with the property owners. MRS. SCHOITERR stated that there was a barrier put up on 24th Street and her daughter was hurt on this barrier and she thought something should be done about it. COU"CIL- MAN McCLURE stated that the area served by the street is Government property, and perhaps if requested, the Government may do something to take care of this situation. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that City Manager Rhodes write a letter to the Government and ask their assistance. MRS. SHCENHERR also stated her neighbor, Mr. Coburn, has a tree that is on City property that he would like to have removed and she would like to have the one next to it removed. CITY MANAGER RHODnS stated he talked to Park Supt. Gautereaux and he did not think it w s quite the time to remove these trees except the dead one. The "ark Dept. likes to keep the street trees growing if they can. PARK SU^T. GAUTEREAUX stated ono of the trees is dead and it will be removed. When it comes to taking out live trees that are not doing any damage to sidewalks or curbs and the tree is not diseased, if it is deemed advisable that 10/7 81 the tree should be removed, a permit can be issued to the property owner to remove the tree et their own expense. DON.LD CARR, 2408 B. 18th Street, was present and stated Sometime ago his wife requested that a street light be installed on 18th Street between Orange and Lanoitan, and wished to know if any decision has been made in this regard,. MAYOR CARRIGAN said this request was approved and the Gas and Electric Company so notified. MR, HOUSTON, 2332 Prospect Street, was present and inquired if the matter of the zone variance for a property on Prospect Street in the 2200 block for a church gathering was approved or disapproved by the C-until. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated it will be presented tonight under the Planning Commissions report. IR7NE B. DOWD, 515 E. 2nd Street, was present and asked when the request for a zone variance at this address would be presented. MI.YO'. CARRIGAN stated it will be presented tonight. M. G. HENDERSON, 1857 Lanoitan Avenue, was present and asked what the requirements are in regard to the weight of contain- ers for holding rubbish. l.TTO'T- Y CAI+T ALL stated the Ordinance provides that the maximum weight of the empty can shall not exceed 25 pounds, and loaded not to exceed 80 pounds, capacity not to exceed 45 gallons. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MAITAGT7R RHODES in regard to request of property owners on Cleveland Avenue that their street be paved under the 1911 Improvement Act with a contribution from the City's Gas Tax Funds to alleviate the expense, was present- ed. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated we are waiting for a petition to be presented before a date can be set for meeting with the property owners, MAYOR C.e'RRIGAN asked that the communication be held in abeyance until the petition is received. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced that it was 8:00 P.M. o'clock and time for the opehing of bids and the hearing on closing of street and alleys. MAYOR CARRIGAN announced that the bids for radio equipment would be opened at this time. Bids were received from MOTOROLA INC. end FJDIO COT,P0R1:_TION OF AMERICA. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the bids be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for study and recommendation. Carried, all councilmen present voting aye. THE HEARING on closing portions of streets and unnamed alleys which are on school property, was held at this time. There were no protests. RESOLUTION NO. 5774 was read, vacating portions of streets and unnamed alleys as follows: That portion of 4Ej Avenue between the southerly line of 16th Street and the northerly line of 18th Street; that portion of 17th Street between the easterly line of "D" Avenue and the westerly line of 1F" Avenue; and that unnamed alleyway within Elock 1 of Morgan's Subd, from the southerly line of 17th Street to the northerly line of 18th Street; and that unnamed alley within Block 1 and unnamed alley within Block 2, both in Gilmore & Josselyn's Subd., in the City of National City. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 10/7 82 PETITION FOR STR"T LIGHT at 16th and Larjoitan was presented. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be referred to the City Manager. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MA1TAGER RHODES requesting fire hydrants in Feverly Glen Subd., was read. The locations as recommended by Tvir. Rhodes have been confirmed by Fire Chief Bailey. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the installation of the hydrants be authorized. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST OF MRS. 7. D. BARTLETT for refund of (1.00 for an advance payment for refuse service, was read. The request was approved by the City Treasurer. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the refund be granted. Carried., by the following vote to -wit: .yes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: Mone. PETITION FROM PROPERTY 0:7NS requesting improvements on 20th Street between Highland Avenue and L° Avenue, to be done under the 1911 Improvement Let, was presented. MAYOR CARRIOEA.N asked if there was a petition from property owners on 26th Street to be presented at this meeting. CITY MANAGER RHODES said he did not believe he had it but would check. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, this be referred to the City Manager for appropriate action, and if the petition is in from the property owners on 26th Street that it be handled accordingly. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM. CALIFORNIA SAFETY COTY CIJ requesting the City of National City to join in their campaign was presented, and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM YELLOW CAB COMPANY requesting permission to add three additional cabs to their fleet, was read, and re- ferred to the Traffic Safety Committee for their recommendation. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MAYrGTR RHODES was read, in regard to the special census. The population as of September 5, 1952, was 26,'832. MAYO ; CLRRIG.:.' ordered the communication filed. PETITION FOR DE-ANNEXATIOY IN RANCHO MESA, signed by Clarke N. and Goldie P. Bequeaith and V. R. and Ora E. Buff, was read. MAYOR CARRIGAAN requested that each Councilman examine the document. After examination it was referred to the City Engineer and City Attorney for their report. ANALYSIS REPORT OF HARRY BONNELL, AUDITOR, on the analysis of the 1951-52 budget accounts, was presented. MAYOR CARRIGAN suggested the Council review the report before any action is taken. APPLICATION BY RUDFORDVS, 1125 National Avenue, for renewal of on sale beer license was read. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the application filed. RESOLUTION NO. 5775 was read, authorizing the transfer of 5,006.18 from the General Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund, as a loan. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolut- ion be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRRIGAN stated that during his absence last week it was necessary to appoint an assistant mayor and he appointed Councilman Hart with the approval of the Council. Moved by 10/7 McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Hart as Mayor pro tem is confirmed, were heretofore performed by Claude are hereby ratified and confirmed. present voting aye. appointment of Councilman and any and all acts that L. Hart as Mayor pro tem Carried, all Councilmen FILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $12,372.73 Traffic Safety Fund 1,259.96 Park Fund ,282.79 Harbor Fund 798.15 Payroll Fund 34,251,22 TOTAL $48,964.85 Moved by McClure, seconded and warrants ordered drawn vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Nays: None. by Hart, for same. McClure, that the bills be allowed, Carriec', by the following Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. RESOLUTION NO. 5776 was read, authorizing the following ex- penditure for capital outlay be paid out of the Capital Out- lay Fund: Bank of America, for City property, t156.65. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM M. E. STIFFEN was read, requesting an ex- tension of six months on his present rental on the water front of City tidelands. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Hart, this be referred to the Attorney to draw up the agreement for the exters ion of time, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM; COUNCILMAN <'ARCHEN was read, asking that his resignation from the Traffic Safety C_ommi`tc-a. be accepters. This resignation is necessary due to the appointment to the City Council. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the resignation be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAP stated the Traffic Safety Committ ..e. has suggested that beside filling this vacancy that two additional members be added, making a total of seven, and suggested the Council keep this in mind and perhaps at the next meeting names of persons who might serve on this commi tte can be presented. APPLICATION BY CHAJ LES C. HARVEY to more a building, was read. The application was approved by Bldg. Insp. Bird subject to City Code. The building is to be moved from College and University Ave., San Dieso to 2310 Cleveland Avenue, for use as a warehouse. It was the consensus of opinion of the Council that the building be inspected by them before the request is granted. COMMUNICATION FRo._ TOM LEO'ARD was read, stating this is another bid for limited parking on Highland Avenue in the business areas, The communication was referred to the Traffic Safety Commission. ::ESOLUTION NO..5777 was read, amending Rule 10.1 of the National City Civil Service Rules, as follows: 10.1 HOURS. Forty hours per week shall be the standard work week for city employees except for employees in the Fire Department. Except for administrative employees, in the Fire Department the standard hours of work shall be twenty-four hours on duty and twenty-four hours off duty, subject to emergency call at all 10/7 84 times, with time off equivalent to four shifts per month. Standard hours of work shall be subject to such change as may be required by the general laws of the state. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked City Manager Rhodes to arrange a meeting with the Civil Service Commission and the Council for Tuesday evening, October 14th, if possible. RESOLUTION NO. 5778 was read, accepting an easement for street purposes from JATI"?S A. and CORAL S. BAKER, property located in 1/4 Section 104; grant deed from RAYMO'`'.D C, and ZENDIA J. SMITH, property located in 1/4 Section_128;. two grant deeds from JOKES FLETCHER and LILLIAN OWEN BOLAND, property located in 1/4 Section 107. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, all Couneilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that in regard to the service agree- ment with the San Diego Office Supply & Equipment Company for mimeograph service, and the agreement with Remington Rand, the City cannot enter into these agreements which require payment in advance. MAYOR CpRRIGA:7 referred the agreements to the City Manager to see what can be worked out. ATTORT"Y CAF7E7LL stated that in regard to the City's claim in the amount of $114,44 which was rejected by the Navy, and which the City Manager recommended be filed, the facts of the accident indicate that there is a possibility the City could not recover even though action be brought. The recommendation of City Manager Rhodes was approved by the City Attorney. ATTORi'EY CAMPB 7LL stated he had prepared an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. 3:_.P_Y0F CARRIGAN stated that if the contract is accepted at this time, the bills, if any, can be presented, but they cannot be authorized by the Council until after the :::'ov. 4th election. In the event that Proposition ,"o. 10 does not pass, the bills can be paid without any further delay. ATTOR:.EY CAMPBELL stated that ` 2,500,00 has been set up in the budget. The agreement provides that the City will pay certain expenses if they come within the legal limitation, not to ex- ceed the `",2,500.000 upon presentation of the proper vouchers, but the legal requirement is that it must be for expenses in- curred after entering into the contract. In the event Proposition No, 10 does not pass, any expenses incurred from this moment on are legally chargeable against the City. RESOLUTION NO. 5779 was read, approving an agreement between the Chamber of Commerce and the City of National City. Mayor Carrigan is authorized and directed to execute the same for and upon behalf of the City. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAI' stated that if Proposition No. 10 passes every person in every city will suffer, because the cities will have no collective representation to protect their interest, as this also abolishes the California League of Cities. It makes it impossible for vEterans organizations to participate or receive any money in any manner. This proposition is so far reaching that it covers practically .everything and should be defeated. A resolution will be presented to the Council for their adoption, and thy would appreciate it if the newspaper will print it in its entirety so that the people will be in- formed. 10/7 85 RESOLUTION NO. 5780 was read, opposing the adoption of Prop- osition No. 10 because it would cause untold harm to the cities of California and their citizens and urges the electors of the City of National City to vote "nol on Proposition No. 10 at the November 4, 1952, election. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that bids were received from Fuller Motors for the purchase of two police cars which were authorized sometime ago. No other dealer submitted a bid. The price is $4074.10 plus state and city sales tax and includes the turn in of a 1950 plymouth. RESOLUTION NO. 5781 was read, approving an agreement between Fuller Motors and the City of National City. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City of National City, is, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same for and upon be- half of said City. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5782 was read, approving an agreement between Fuller Motors and the City of National City. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City of National City, is, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same for and upon be- half of said City. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he had prepared four resolutions authorizing the signing of contracts with Byrl Phelps, Civil Engineer, in order to proceed with various street jobs under the 1911 Act. The agreements are the same in all respects except as to the description of the property. RESOLUTION NO. 5783 was read, approving an agreement between Byr1 D. Phelps and the City of National City, for 18th Street between Palm and Rachael %..venue, for the installation of side- walks and curbs, gutters, and paving the street. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City of National City, is, and he is hereby authorized and directedto execute the same for and upon behalf of said City. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5784 was read, approving an agreement between Byrl D. Phelps and the City of National City, for grading, paving, curbs and sidewalks on Harbison Avenue between Division and 8th Streets. Maurice Carrigan, I.ayor of the City of National City, is, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same for and upon behalf of said City. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be ad- opted. Carried, all Councilmen present votins aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5785 was read, approving an agreement between Byrl D. Phelps and the City of National City, for sidewalks -een-pev r nn-7?ose-1'a`nfn. Stp..betwea "LS'.and rY" Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City of National City, is, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same for end upon behalf of said City. Moved by Hart, seconded Dy Parchen, that the Resolution be -adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. 86 RESOLUTION NO. 5786 was read, approving an agreement between Pyrl D. Phelps and the City of National City, for paving„._ curbs and sidewalks on 'A' Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets.. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City of National City, is, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same for and upon behalf of said City. Moved by Hart, ceconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5787 was read, designating the Councilmen and Departnert Heads as delegates of the City of National City to attend the 54th Annual Conference of the League of California Cities at San Diego, Calif., on October 12th to 15th inclusive. The City Clerk is hereby ruthorized and directed to pay the necessary and legal expenditure of said delegates upon the presentation of proper claims. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON requested that any- body attending the conference to get their receipt for their luncheons and registration fees to submit with their statement of expenses. ATTORNEY C1MPBELL stated that the State of California through the Division of Highways has asked for a quitclaim deed on a portion of Lot 22 in Block 209. They will pay the taxes and interest that are against the property. The amount due is approximately $90.00. It is the Attorney's recommendation that a resolution be adopted authorizing the signing of a quitclaim deed. RESOLUTION 70. 5788 was read, authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a quitclaim deed to the State of California for the following described property: E 75' of Lot 22 in Block 209 of National City, and to deliver said deed to the State of California upon payment of the present taxes and costa against said property. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Couneilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5789 was read, authorizing the transfer of 503.87 from the Traffic Safety Fund to the General Fund to correct an error of a payment made September 2, 1952 by Warrant No. 3006. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted° Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance regulating billboards, was presented for the second and final reading. ;loved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: _'one. O DI7A7CE 70. 842, i_I? OZDINA �'CE REGULATII'G OUTD00 T.DVERTI.3IP'G Ii,' C^RTI IN AREAS B0_2DERI'G STATE FREEWAYS: DETffFG THE TERMS USED IN S.LID ORDI';. 'CE: OVIDII'G FOR THE T:-PO .CEMENT THERE- OF: DESCRIFING PENALTIES Ai D REMEDIES FO' E_^_CH VIOLATION AND REVOKING ALL 0_RDI"s CES IN CONFLICT THERETITH. Moved by Hart, seconded by Semi, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION 70. 5790 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Irene B. Dowd for the purpose of constructing one additional unit on the following described property: Lots 17 10/7 87 to 21 inclusive, Elock 2 of Coombe's Place, known as 515-521 E. 2nd Street. Moved by Hart, seconded by Papchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING CO.MISSION was presented, regarding Petition No. 422 of Marie E. Dillard, 1513 Grove Street, San Diego, relative to Lot 5, Block 3, Homecrest Villas, known as 2241 Prospect Street. Petitioner desires a zone variance in order that a small religious group may use the existing building for church meetings. The Planning Commission re- commended the request be denied. since there was a greed deal of opposition. ATTO .'TY C`.T,'!FEELL stated there has been no appeal filed. If the Council wish to overrule the Commission they •would have to set it for a hearing, if they wish to follow the Commission's recommendation and not grant the permit they may do so. MR. HOUSTON, 2332 Prospect Street, was present and stated his desire is that the Council accept the Planning Commission's recommendation. Moved. by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the petition be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RETORT OF THE PLA 7Ii7G COi;i"ISSION regarding the request from Robert F. Ponamo relative to the closing of 19th Street from the "ly. line of 1711son Lye, to the Ely. line of an unnamed alley in Flocks 173 and 174, City Plat, was read. Several of the Commissioners checked the street in question and it was their feeling that if this street were closed leaving a 580 foot dead end alley, ingress and egress would be materially hampered, especially for the Police and Fire Department, and recommended that the petition be denied. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the petition be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present vcting aye. kTTORNBY CtM FELL stated the Planning Commission had a tent- ative map of a proposed division of a.portion of land in Quarter Section 128, Rancho de la Nacion, owned by G. D. Malone, 1226 21st Street, San Diego, submitted to them. Report from Fire Chief Bailey stated this parcel of land will receive fire protection from a hycrant located at 20th and Prospect Streets, however, if in the future the tract is extended and water mains laid, it will be necessary to locate a hydrant nearer or in the tract itsTelf. A report from City Manager Rhodes stated the map met with his approval with the exception of the thirty foot cul-de-sac, which he believes should have a fifty foot radius. The Commission recommended the acceptance of the tentative map with a change in the cul-de-sac. COUNCILMAN SARN excused. RESOLUTION NO. 5791 was read, approving the tentative map of a portion of Quarter Section 128E subject to all the conditions and requirements imposed by the Planning Commission of said City and by Ordinance No. 803. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. M YOR CARRIGAN stated that the Council has discussed on previous occasions the matter of the tidelands and the proper servicing of same to make it possible to lease it, and suggest- ed that the City Manager be authorized to engineer and ask for bids for water and sewage service on either Tidelands Avenue or in some other correct manner, so we can proceed with leasing 10/7 88 the -land that is now vacant. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that City Manager Rhodes be authorized to proceed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGA.N asked that the Council consider appointing a Harbor Committee of five to seven members to serve as an advisory body on the harbor and tidelands area. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding a communication sent to the Board of Education of the Sweetwater Union High School District and National School District; Elementary, requesting additional appropriations for recreation- al purposes. MAYOR: CARRIGAN requested this be filed with "unfinished business. COUNCILMAN SARN present. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES in regard to bills from E. L. Freeland for professional services and for the preparation of plans for remodeling the library building for library and City Hall use together with a letter of explanation of how his services were secured and the authority under which he proceeded, was read. It is recommended this matter be re- ferred to the City ettorney to determine the legality of the claim. The communications were referred to Attorney Campbell. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, in regard to a communication from the City of Santa Rosa requesting the City Council adopt a resolution favorable to the collection of a 4% sales tax. McYO,. CARRIGAN ordered the communication filed. TORT FROM EUILDI_`G hT3P CTOR BIRD for the month of September, 1952, was presented and ordered filed. COMMUD"ICA_TION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the application of Irwin Goodwin for a temporary permit to move about 1,000 yards of dirt which has been excavated on the E2 V°2 S2 of 80 Acre Lo. 1, Quarter Section 128, except the E 1001. It is recommended that Mr. Goodwin be permitted to haul away the dirt that has been piled up on this property, but not be, permitted to do any more e;:cavating. A study is being made of his tentative subdivision plan but it is not ready for a report at this time. The subdivision plat will be returned to the Planning Commission with a recommendation from the City Engineer later this month. COUNCILMAN HART excused. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the recommendation of the City Manager be upheld and Mr. Goodwin be allowed to remove the excess dirt, following the City Managers recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. SOS. BINGHAM, representing Mr. Goodwin was present, and asked when they could expect it to be presented to the Planning Commission. MAYOR CARRIAAN stated it would be October 13, 1952. COUNCILMAN HART present. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for the month of September, 1952, was presented and ordered filed. COM;UNICATION FROM CITY MA_reGER RHODES was read, regarding a letter from the law firm of Adams, Duque & Hazeltine, which refers to the claim of Periera & Luckman. The letter stated they are proceeding with preparation of a complaint against the 1©/7 89 City of National City and expect to file the same shortly. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY iANAGER RH®ES regarding the request of C. R. Knutson that two blocks on 7. 6th Street west of Palm Avenue be blacktopped, was read. When Mr. Knutsom was informed that he would have to pay for the oil he changed his mind. The communication was ordered filed. CONIMU'ICATIOIT FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, to which was attached the report of the Supt. of Parks and Recreation show- ing the costs of the operation of the swimming pool and the canteen from June 20th to September 15th. MAYOR CeRFJGAN ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MAN _G7R RHODES was read, stating that in accordance with the terms of the contract to purchase the property of James and Mary Dawson, the City is to provide free sewer connection to the property described in Resolution #5360. It is requested that a resolution be adopted authorizing the Manager to install the connection without charge. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated the contract calls for two connections, but this request is for only one. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the City Manager be authorized to install one sewer connection without charge. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMi U':ICATION FROLI CITY . Y GTR RHODES was read, regarding the request of the Department of Health for the consolidation of the City and County Health Departments. The Health Dept. has prepared a form of agreement whereby the city agrees to adopt the County Ordinances and establish inspection services for the same prices as the Health Dept. charges the unincorporated areas. The effect of the agreement upon National City would be the loss to the city of a revenue amounting to about y 2,000.00 a year. It means that the County Health Dept. is raising the prices of health activities to the smaller cities. The small -cities would not be in a position to hire experts in the in- spection line for every ordinande that the County has and so it would be necessary to contract with the County. However, the City of National City could keep the plumbing inspection. By securing the services of a building inspector who could also be a plumbing and electrical inspector we could operate success- fully. Dr. Askew has requested that the City of National City inform him of it's willingness or unwillingness to go along with his proposed program. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated it seems to be the majority of consensus of opinion of various Mayors and City Managers of the communities effected that the County continue operating on a basis of checking restaurants and such as that, but the plumbing inspection be maintained by the Cities own offices. COUCTIeMeN McCLURE asked if there was not an agree- ment at the present with the county in regard to plumbing inspections. CITY MATeGe_, RHODES said we pay the County 0.50.00 a month for their services and plumbing inspection is one of them. COU'CILi 4AN McCLUR" asked if that agreement would be interfered with. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated this is merely an intent of what the Council might wish to do. The agreement has not been signed and probably will not be signed for sometime. It is merely to notify the Board of Supervisors what the various Councils have in mind and the way they wish to have it work. The County can continue to grant the cities sewers and sewer inspection, sanitary inspections, etc, and that can be negotiat- ed between the cities and the County. Moved by Hart, seconded 10/7 90 by Sarn, that the County handle the various health services, but under no circumstances are we interested in allowing the plumbing to go to the County without further negotiation at least, and that the City Manager be authorized to direct a letter to the Bo=rd of Supervisors to that effect. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated there are several zoning matters which cannot be acted on at this meeting and asked that the meeting be adjourned until Saturday which is the earliest action can be taken. COUNCILMAN McCLURs asked whether any action has been taken in regard to clearing the channel and streets in the vicinity of 20th to 24th Streets from Hoover to Wilson Avenues. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that the City Manager report on this to the Council. He asked if anything had been done to clean out the ditch on 8th Street. CITY NANAG:R RHCD ES stated it has been taken care of. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the meeting be adjourned until 12:00 o'clock noon, Saturday, October 11, 1952. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. /� %�� MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITYydALIFORNIA ATTT: CITY CLERK 10/7