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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952 11-18 CC MIN110 Nation 1 City, California, November 18, 1952 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Maurice Carrigan at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Councilmen absent: None. Moved. by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 5, 1952, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Rhodes. ATTORNEY MERIDETH CAMPBELL was present in reenird to deannex- ation of property in Rancho Mesa. He stated the law has been complied with as the petitions repr,_ erit o;...._^rs of over 75 percent of the area and assessed valuatioe, and an ordinance could be drafted which would deannex the p.:rty. CITY ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that Mr. New: the 3n.gineer's Office has loft the information that ~s �r t L C.. li the � � J represent (],rvJ 'l n' 76.25 percent of the assessed valuation of Manche Mesa Annex- ation but he does not sot them forth sp._cifically what areas they are and he does not have that it incl;.ndoo 75 percent of the total area. This should be broken down, both as to the assessed valuation and as to the area. Without this inform- ation the Council has nothing to properly base an ordinance. It should be referred to Mr. Newberry for a breakdown as to assessed valuation, as to parcels, the total valuation and also as to area, and the letter should be directed to the Council and then that can form a ,art of your determination and can be filed. Moved by Sarn, seconder. by Hart, that the City Engineer present the report to the Council for the next mooting. ATTORNEY MERIDETH CAMPBELL stated he had filed a petition with Mr. Newberry last week and he would like to have Mr. Newberry directed to file.; the petition with the City Clerk, and that it be used in preparing and arriving at. the assessed valuation. CITY ATTORNEY CAMP ELL stated Mr. Newberry can be directed to file them with the City Clerk. MRS. W. R. SCHOENHEER, 310 E. 24th Street, was procent in re- gard to the trees which she requested removed. They are ready to have their curbs put in, and one tree is definitely in the way of the driveway, CITY MANAGER RHODES stated he informed Mrs. Schoenherr that the City would give her permission to remove the tree at her expense, but she wishes the City to re- move it at the City's expense. The Perk Suet. has stated it is a good healthy tree and that he does not care to remove it. MRS. SCHOENHERR said the trees are a hazard, and she believes the City should remove them. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn that Mrs. Schoenherr be granted permission to remove the trees at her own expense. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ED. EUBANKS, 316 E. 4th Street, was present and asked the procedure to have grade levels set on °T" Ave. and 7th Street. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated if the City has a profile they will be glad to set a level. If there is no established grade level then the Council should be petitioned to ask the City Engineer and City Manager to establish the grade. MR. EUBANKS stated he had boon informed that the City was going to black- top "Tf' Avenue, and asked if this is correct. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated he knew nothing about it. MR. EUBANKS said it is planned to make a canal out of 7th Street, which he is in favor of, but he does not wish to use his money to make a canal. 111 He will be willing to open 7th Street and blacktop it provided it isn't used es a canal. If it is to be used for a canal he fools the City should help pay the expenses involved. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated there are no plans to use 7th Street as a Banal, it is planned to take the water off the crook which comes down on the south side of 8th Street and bring it down through a pipe to 7'1in Ave. There is some drainage area on the north side that would have to be taken care of to set into 8th Street. MR. EUE'ANKS said he intends to put on just regular blacktop and it will not hold water, and asked if there were any concrete plans for the project Mr. Rhodos mentioned. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated they have boon talking with the Super- visors to gat the County to help build the storm drein on the south side. MR. EUBANKS said he would like to got the street cut through so ho can take care of it himself and not have the water wash it out. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that Mr. Eubanks have the letter in by the next Council meeting soo it can be read into the records, and Mr. Rhodes has sufficient authority at the present time so he can proceed to sot grede stakes on that particular area. MAYOR CARRIGA_N announced that the bids for the pumping station would be opened at this time. The following bids wore received: TROTT & KI7GAARD, INC., $24, 948.00; H. H. PETERSON, $34, 680.00; JOHNSON WESTERN CONSTRUCTORS, $32, 865. 00; O CCO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., $36,936.00; IV'IELSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, $29,607.00. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested that the bids be referred to the Engineer's Office for chocking. HERBERT A. BARNES was present and stated it is his understanding that the Council gave the nso called National City Insurance Associationn the privilege of getting a huge amount of commiss- ion and insurance providing it was given for the benefit of National City. Mr. Barnes said he did not know what good the Association has done for National City. The business that is given to them is outside the City. Why can't he be given some of the insurance business? COUNCILMAN SARN stated that there is not a member of the National City Insurance Association that does not have an office in National City. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated Mr. Barnes has as much right to bid on the insurance business as anyone else. JACK MORGAN, 747 "A" Street, Chula Vista, was present and stated he has leased the southwest corner of 8th and "E" in National City and anticipated putting in three kiddie rides. There would be nothing else on the property. They would be nine cents a ride. If we operate week days, which is doubtful, the hours would be from about 1:00 to 6:00 P.M. We expect to operate only on Saturdays and Sundays from around 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. COUNCILMA.N HART said he would be in favor of this providing it is in the right zone. MR. MORGAN said it would be just during the winter time that he would operate the rides. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN suggested there should be some system of traffic control. MAYOR CARRIGAN suggested it might be well to contact the Traffic Safety Committee for their recommendation. If it is in a business zone and it is a business that is not objectionable there is nothing that the Council could do about it, and asked the City Attorney to check the ordinance. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that the Attorney has found nothing in the ordinance that prohibits Mr. Morgan from doing as ho wishes in the matter of the three rides, if he gets his business license that will comply. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION in regard to additional 112 appropriations was presented. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there has boon no further word from the School Board. COMMMUNICATION FROM PROPERTY OWNERS in regard to the proposed paving of McKinley Avenue, was presented. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the petitions have not been received. COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS in regard to U. S. Highway 101 as Alternate was presented. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked if Councilman McClure was ready with his report. COUNCILMAN MCCLURE stated that he did not have an opportunity to talk to Mr. Beuthel in this regard. ATTOR, Y CAM ELL stated he talked to Mr. Beuthel and he said there is no provision as far as he knows, nor would he recommend any maintenance. If the City wants it as an Alternate they will install the signs and then it is up to the City to maintain them. They are prohibited from running two parallel highways. Moved ', ;r Farchen, seconded by Hart, this be approved for a limi;,ed period of six months, on a trial basis, accepting the responsibility of maintaining the signs. Carried, all Councilmen. present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER AND WINE by Tani_:'s Market was presented. The premises are already licensed and the applicat- ion was ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES was read, express- ing their appreciation and thanks to all who took a stand in opposition to Proposition No. 10. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the communication filed. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for the month of October, 1952, was presented and accepted. THE REPORT OP THE AUDITOR for the fiscal year 1951-5E was presented. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchon, that the audit be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Returoment Fund Trust & Agency Fund TOTAL $5,319.66 2,886.75 474.41 2,356.65 120.00 $11,157.47 Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered dram for same. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES in regard to proposed contract for the purchase of liquid chlorine from January 1, 1953 to December 31, 1953, was read. The prices quoted are ae a pound higher than is charged the City of San Diego but this is probably due to the fact that the City of National City buys in very small quantities. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the manager to sign this contract. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that the City of San Diego hae offered their facilities as a central purchasing agent to us in the matter of light bulbs and equipment and various other things so that we would get the same price that they get on their high purchas- ing ability. It might be well to contact them to see if we can got the chlorine through them, and asked that City Manager Rhodes 113 chock into this and see if wo could buy it from them. COM U ICITION FROM NATION ;.L CITY TAXPAYERS ASSOCT_ TIO T, INC. was road, urging at a complete itemized financial statement of ^' the _ ��. e3S':")::n��.Z L�..Zi �S for '% :� calendar year Q'-�isubmitted r , .,._._ 1 -v2 be to .� • City Council by the Chamber of Commerce. MAYOR CARRIGAN directed the City. C7o••k to write a letter to the Taxpayers Association informing them that all expenditures that are presented to the Council must b,e itemized and will be examined by the Council. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY TAXPAYERS S ASSOCIATION, I_'.dC . , was read, asking if the Council would be willing to match money donated by the men chants of any conce,meiated business district in National City, such as Highland. ^,v rue,fop street decorat- ions at Christmas. M‘IYCR CARRIGAN ste : d that since most of those merchants sae a member of the O_-;aaber of Commerce it is up to them to initiate such a petition directed to the Council for Council action. There was no :,evert from. the Chamber of Commerce for the Christmas decorations. RESOLUTION NO. 5605 was read, authorizing the following sum incurred for capital asset be paid out of the Capital Outlay Fund: National House Movers, for real property, $350.00. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be ad- opted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR TAX AUCTION on tax deeded property by Mrs. Helen Brantley, was,presented. It is for Lot 21 in Flock 118 and $500.00 has been deposited as the opening minimum bid. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL was requested to prepare the necessary resolution authorizing the tax sale. APPLICATION FOR TAX AUCTION on tax deeded property by W. H. Lewis, was presented. It is for Lot 5 in Block 211 and $200.00 has been deposited as the opening minimum. bid. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the City's interest in this property amounts to 5205.00, and it is her recommendation this bid be denied, and that we have an appraisal by City Manager Rhodos. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the City Clerk'-s recommendation be followed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that on November 8, 9 and 11, the employees in the Sewer Dept. put in some overtime and since there is no established overtime pay it is her opinion that the overtime should be figured on the same basis as they are being paid. However, the basis submitted on the salary schedule was equivalent to the rate for part time employees. In August the Council made a ruling that we should figure cur employees on a monthly basis of 30 days a month. This ;Dart time schedule puts them up much higher. Mrs. Alston said she did not fool that she is in a position to pay this rate of pay unless it is authorized by the Council. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the last motion on the record indicates that it is based on a 30 day month, however' that is a determination of policy and he does not know whether or not the Council ever determined policy es to overtime. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sam, that it was, and now is the policy of the Council, and has boon over since the adoption of the 40 hour week, that in the event a permanent employee works overtime and is paid therefor, he shall receive pay on the same basis as his regular monthly wage and based upon the working days he worked. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 1'14 RESOLUTION NO. 5806 was read, setting the sum of $500.00 as the minimum bid for the following described Property: Lot 21, Block 116, in the City of National City. The Tax Collector is heresy authorize ' and directed to advertise and sell ut public a•uct on ace.rcng to law, th 7,ity,s interest -.; and to the aforeeaid of :y. The Maycr, City Clerk and Tax Collector are hereby a herized aid directed to execute and deliver, -according to Law, to the purchaser at said sale a tax deed to said property. Moved by Mart, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5807 was read, authorizing the transfer of $548.56 from the General_ Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund, to correct an error made on 'November 5, 1952, by Warrant No: 3179. Moved by Parchen, sc ohded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, ell Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the San Diego Seat Advertising Company have advised the City Clerh that they wish to renew their contract, and if it is the desire of the Cour it to renew the contract on the same terms, a contract can be presented at the next meeting, MAYOR CARRIGAN requested the City Attorney to prepare the necessary contract. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated Harold Jensen submitted a request for a $4.00 refund on a building permit, and it is his opinion that it cannot legally be refunded, The permit was taken out February 23, 1952, and the Code provides if the permit is not used within 60 days it shall be null and void's Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchenie diet the request be denied. Carried, ell Councilmen present voting aye=. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that the tax bills on the property known as the Fire Station site have -been submitted, and Mr. Rhodes has requested that the taxes be. cancelled. RESOLUTION NO. 5808 was read, authorizing and directing the City Clerk to request the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to cancel, according to law, all County taxes on the following described property: Lots 11, 12, 13,`and 14 in Block 4 of 10 Acre Lot 8, Quarter Section 154, Rancho de la Nation. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that sometime ago there had been a discussion by the Council to seek to amend the Retirement Contract whereby you could take advantage of the 1949 Amend- ment. At that timo an actuariri1 was considered to see what the amounts would be but it was never acted upon. It would in- dicate that it would be of advantage to the employees without any additional expense to the City, in fact it was an indicat- ion that it would cost loss. To properly sot forth the figures it is going to require an actuarial which would cost about $250.00. If the Council has no objection that this be consider- ed a resolution can be prepared authorizing the expenditure and entering into the contract. Mr. Rhodes can approve it and then it can be brought forth at the next meeting of the Council. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he was directed to prepare a resolution authorizing the City Manager to prepare plans for the swimming pool and development of the tidelands, but a resolution is unnecessary and it can be directed by motion. All the terms were discussed and what was to be brought before the Council before any signing of a contract. MAYOR CARRIG'_A? stated the 11/18 115 motion can be considered in effect and the City Manager can proceed. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated in regard to the petition from property owners for the installation of concrete curbs and gutters on E. 10th Street, that it would probably be more economical if they would proceed in a manner other than the Improvement Act. Mr. Rhodes has concurred and is referring it back to the property owners for consideration. RESOLUTION NO. 5809 was read, authorizing the City Engine or to prepare plans and specifications, estimate of costs, and maps, of a proposed improvement district for grading, paving,'curbs, gutters and sidewalks on 20th Street between Highland Avenue and "L" Avenue. The City Engineer is also authorized to prepare plans and specifications, estimate of costs, end maps, of a proposed improvement district for grading, paving, curbs and gutters on 7th Street between "N" Avenue and Palm Avenue. MAYOR CARRIGAN said he wondered if there is some manner in which w4 could speed up some of those smaller ones and have our hearing on them and sec how we come out before we start too many more. How long would it be before the hearing could be held for the one on "A" Avenue? CITY MANAGER RHODES said it would be about two months before the first hearing. Moved by Sarno seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5810 was read, approving that certain supple - ma terry agreement dated October 29, 1952, between the Sari Diego Gas & Electric Company and the City of National City, for the installation of seven lights. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City of National City, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same for and upon behalf of the City. Moved by Percher', seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the Joint Committee on Water Problems had a mooting in San Diego and most of the cities have adopted a resolution in this regard, and they would like National City to also adopt it. RESOLUTION NO, 5811 was read, resolving that appropriate action be taken to equitably apportion the water of the Tijuana River between the United States and the United Mexican States, and to construct the necessary works so that the citizens of the State of California, dependent thereon for both domestic and agricultural uses might be assured of securing a fair and reasonable portion thereof for their use. The Governor of the State of California is requested to urge the Department of State of the United States of America to take such action as may be appropriate to accomplish that purpose. This resolution is to be transmitted to the Governor of the State of California with a request that it be transmitted by him with due formality to the Secretary of the Department of State and to the Commissioner of the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5812 was road, approving that certain agreement between the Utility Service Company and the City of National City. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City of National City, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same for and 116 upon behalf of said City. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sam, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance prohibiting smoking on busses in the City of National City, was presented. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that only the heading be road. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , 91AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITI•;G THE SMOKING OF PIPES, CIGARS, AND CIGARETTES IN ANY PUBLIC BUS ENGAGED IN THE SERVICE OF TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS WITHI'_- THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND FOR HIRE; PROVIDING A PENALTY' FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF." Moved by McClurg, seconded by Hart, that the ordinance be laid over until the next mooting for the second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was road, regarding the recommendation of the Traffic Committee that a traffic signal be installed at 24th and National Avenue. The estimated cost of the signal would be $4,500.00. It is recommended the in- stallation be authorized. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the City Manager -be authorized to prepare plans and ask for bids for a traffic signal at 24th and National Ave. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL asked if the Traffic Safety Committee had approved stop signs at 8th and Palm Avenue. COU'CILMA? PARCHEN said it was approved but was held up because it might beck up traffic which would be of hinderance to Police and Fire runs, but the Police Chief is not of that opinion. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated it would be his recommendation that the Council approve the installation of the stop signs and have the City Manager explain the reason to the Traffic Committee. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was road, regarding the application of W. F. Nelson Company for lease of Parcels 4B, 5 and 6 of the Tidelands. Tho application is for a 5 year lease with 15 one year options of renewal, It is recommended. that it be referred to the Manager for negotiations as to length of time on the lease and the price to be paid the City. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested it be referred to City Manager Rhcdos. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that Mary Arias who made application for a tax auction on Lot 13, Block 172, has withdrawn her bid. The application was ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, to which was attached an application for excavation permit signed by James Wesley Reid on Lots 62 and 63, Block 4 of Paradena Park. The applicant has paid $10.00 to the City for a filing fee and under. Ordinance 837 he will be required to pay an additional 24.00 when the permit is granted. It is recommended the permit be granted in accordance with his application. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hsrt, that the excavation permit be granted in compliance with the Ordinance. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLNNI=G CO:i.ISSION regarding the tentative map of Goodwin Park Subd., was presented. ATTOR%E Y CLIOB'LL stated it is his recommendation that it be held over as there 117 are certain provisions that have not boon complied with, the proposed improvements have not been shown and the proposed buildings have not boon sot forth. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested the subdivision map be hold over. L REPRESE TATIVE from Freeland, Peterson & Evanson was present and asked that a communication be written their office stating the reasons as given_. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that Attorney Campbell direct the necessary letter. RESOLUTION NO. 5813 was road, granting a special zone variance permit to G. C. Trotochau for the purpose of constructing a four -unit, two-story apartment. Said property is described as: W 2901 N 179.8' W- E of 10 Acre Lot 12, Quarter Section 153, Rancho de la Nacion., being on the south side of 20th Street between "F" and "G" Avenues. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was presented, regarding the application of R. P. McCullough for rezoning of Lots 11 and 12 of Thelen's Resubd., of a portion of 10 Acre Lot 1, Quarter Section 155, from an R-2 to an R-4 zone. The Planning Commission on their own volition included Lots 9, 10, 13 and 14 so that the R-4 zone might be contingent with the present R-4 zone which ends at Dahlia Drive. The first public hearing was held on October 13, and the second public hearing was hold on November 10, 1952. There were no protests., It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that these lots be rezoned from an R-2 to an R-4 zone, MAYOR CARRIGAN stated it will be necessary for the Council to hold a hearing on this application. It must be advertised ten days before the hearing. The City Clerk was authorized to advertise and post the hearing for December 16, 1952A RESOLUTION NO. 5814 was road, creating a boulevard stop on 8th Street and Palm Avenue to stop the east and west bound traffic. The City Manager is ordered and directed to cause the boulevard stop sign to be erected at said intersection. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, DOROTHY JENSEN, 41 E. 2nd Street, was present and asked what happened to tho parking meter question. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated it was tabled indefinitely. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated the Mexican Government is having a celebration on Thursday, November 20th. It has to do with opening the road between Mexicali and Sonora, and the City Council has boon invited. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated wo had a meeting with the County Board of Supervisors and members of the County Health Dept. last Thursday, and it was decided that the various cities would continue under the present contract until July 1, 1953, which will give the Council ample time to decide what they want to do with their health problems that are being norm handled by the Coun. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated at the Mayors' Meeting it was brought out that the American Municipal Conference which will be held in Los Angeles on December 1, 2, and 3, is a conference that is quite important and well worth attending. Ho would like to have all the Councilmen attend, 118 MAYOR CARRIGAN stated at the Mayers' Meeting the matter of the wheel tax ordinance was discussed. The cities all went to bring into line their -;articular taxes so there will not be the constant complaining about discrimination. It was thought it could be settled. somewhere in the neighborhood of 60.00 or $65.00. If the Council is agreeable, he would like to be authorized to cast vet_ along that lino to make it equitable to all the nine cities in the County. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated ho wa.s in favor of setting an uniform price, $60.00 or 65.00. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN brought up the matter of the mooting Thursday night et 7:00 P.M. at the Grant Hotel. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure., that the mooting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen :resent voting aye. (1'• MAYOR, " ITY Ci dATIO r L CITY 7. LIFO ? s IA ATTEST CITY CLERK