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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952 03-18 CC MIN449 National City, California, March 18, 195E Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Maurice Carrigan at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Clerks, Curry, Hart, Ingalls, Carrigan. Councilmen absent: None. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that the reading of the minutes of the reguler meeting of March 4, 1S52 be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present - voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OF:ICIATS present: Alston, Campbell, Seifert, Gautereaux. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that the California Water & Tele- phone Company has submitted another contract, whereby they offer to pay 60% of the maximum. Fifty percent is the minimum of the aggregate of the San Diego Water Authority tax and the Metropolitan Water Authority tax for the privilege of being the agent of the city of National City to serve Colorado River water. Due to the reins and the runoff in the reser- voirs they probably will not need any water for some number of months. The contract is for ten years with two year options. The contract provides that In the event there is any territory within the City of ATational City that 1s not within the present service area of the Sweetwater District that by signing the contract the Water Company is not becoming obligated to serve that particular area. However, they will service that area with Colorado River water if the person will make demand upon them and run their lines. RTSOLUTION NO. 5658 was read, approving that certain Agree- ment dated March 18, 1952, between the California Water & Telephone Company and the city of National City. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City of National City, is, and he is 3/18 450 tsreby authorized end dintaff tr exeeate the same for and upon behalf of said City. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. 3;$OLUTION NO. 5659 was read, authorizing the City Attorney to execute and file a dismissal for the City of National City in Case No. 5356, entitled: "City of Chula Vista et al vs California Water & Telephone Company." Moved by Clarke, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he would like to offer his commendation and thank City Manager Seifert for what he has done for National City, and stated that the Council should consider the appointment of a new City Manager. COUNCILMAN INGALLS stated that we are now without a City Engineer and very soon will be without a city Manager and have very little time to study applications. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Hart, that Fred Rhodes, who is a qualified Engineer as well as Administrator, be appointed temporarily as City Engineer and bity Manager, pending further study of applications. Appoint- ment to be effective March 24, 1952, salary for both positions to be $700.00 per month. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Clarke, Curry, Hart, Ingalls, Carrigan. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN INGALLS stated that some confusion and misunder- standing arose as to the true meaning of the motion rejecting a certain rubbish pickup bid made by a certain writer during our last Council meeting. City Manager Seifert will agree that it should be a Councilman's duty to study ell phases of any proposal to change policy. Savings to taxpayers should be 3/18 451 considered at all times, but real savings Can only be the result of a study of all angles and possible hidden cost ;actors. This talk of the possibility of pressure groups influencing the judgment and final decision of those charged with handling public affairs - 'bunk". But most people will agree that pressure groups both pro and con tend to nullify the efforts of one another, although it is true that pressure can assure a detall:d study of any proposed change. The motion was made for the followidg reasons: 1. Performance oond of $1,500. not adequate. 2. Some question as to whether op not qualified local people would be considered for em- ployment by the private contractor. 3. No clarification of present market ability of our some $20,000, investment in rubbish pickup equipment. Depreciation on this equipment if unsold could nullify a large portion of a savings anticipated. 4. Inability to determine cost of supervision of contractor's activities. 5. Certain quotations here from a letter from Peoples Rubbish Company dated Feb. 28, 1952: (a) Agreement to to do the job for $)36,500. or A3,400. less than the bid in question. (b) Agreement to purchase our disposal equipment on a negotiated basis. (c) To furnish a performance bond in any amount required. rinally, Mr.. Ingalls stated, it is his in- tention to remain inceptive to having a part in any movement to readvertise for rubbish collection bids or any other change in City operations that hold taxes to a minimum, but only after ell the factors have been studied. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated in regard to the trash pickup he felt a little responsible for that inasmuch as he was not present the time this tame up. Originally the Council put it out for bids because we did not know whether anybody would even be interested in it. It was a question of finding out what we could or could not do. The motion in rejecting bids in view of the letter that was on hand, 3/18 - 452 was in perfect order. I3 is his suggestion that since we know more about the situation than before, that again a motion be made to authorize the City Clerk to open it again for bids witr definite limitations that we have written in at this lar,�r Mete, It may mean a savings to the City as little as $:i:000. or it could easily amount to as much as `a15,000. a year. It is the duty of the Council, if it is possible for us, to make a savings to the City of $5,000. to }15,000. a :'ear to do it, and he would stand on his original recommend- ati:n that we do whatever is possible to bring this to a head rind reedvertise for bids, with a special letter of explanation ;o the three parties who have already bid as of this date. COUNCILMAN HART was in accord with Mayor Car^igants suggestion. COUNCILMAN INGALLS stated he agreed in principle, but he would like to think we could get up the so called points or qualifications in the bid, have the whole thing outlined and brought before the Council, and 1f at that time he thought it was well covered he would be very happy to mako the motion that bids be reopened. COU10ItiAN HART said we should not accept a bid unless they would take the equipment we have on hand. UAYOR CARRIGAN said that should be a deciding factor and their willingness of hiring the men we already have should also be a factor. COUWTCILIIAIT ING__LLS said no private contractor should be forced to hire anyone, but he should express willing- ness to consider interviewing those who are now on the job. COUTICILMAN CLARKE stated after checking the appropriation that was made for the Sanitation Dept. in the last fiscal year, it Ne, N4!,000, instead of 045,000. so the saving we would have made would have been considerably less than $5,000., and if it -ne?r» the employees in the Sanitation Dept. losing their job s'C disrupting the whole department, without knowing more of :he facts end details connected with the bids, it was not 3/18 worth it. Until such facts are produced, and until he is sure that there is a definitely worth while savings, Mr. Clarke said he would not be in favor of the possibility of any of the employees losing their Jobs, and he is not in favor of openi:-.; up bids for rubbish collection. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Hnrt, that the City Manager be requested to draw ap a list of specifications and qualifications for a rubbish disposal cnntract that might be submitted for bid. Carried, V the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Hart, Ingalls, ::ar^;gar, lays: Clarke. GARR_G-e,N announced that it was 8:00 P.L.. o'clock and '.lima ler the openin3 of bids. W. H. BARBER bid on the repair of ;he b"ken sewer line at the Seventh Street Channel. L. B. EUTTNRFIELD bid on 2401 of 12" cement asbestos pipe and appIrtenances on Tidelands Ave. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that the bids be referred to the City Manager and 'Engineer's office for checking. Carried, all Councilmen pre:,ent voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN turned tho gavel over to Vice Mayor Clarke et this time, and asked to be excused. VICE MAYOR CLARKE asked that Dr. J. B. Askew, Director of Public Health, County of San Diego, be given the opportunity 9t this time to discuss the consolidation of the San Diego City and County Departments of Public Health. DR. ASKEW stated that the basis of the study regarding the consolidation was to, sec If we could eliminate some of the duplications which exist in ;-'-y two departments. It would probably mean a savings of uuone,/ and it would be a great deal easier to direct the program 'f ha had one staff to deal with and one way to do things. c:ouN1,?LYLN INGALLS asked 1f this program has developed to the ;'cin't:where Dr. Askew has received any expressions of opinion 3/18 454 from the smaller municipalities. DR. ASKEW salltobliat.to date he has not reeeived any replies from any of the cities. Your comments, opinions and suggestions should be addressed to the official body, the county of San Diego and the City Council. COUNCILMAN INGALLS asked if there has been any oposition to date to such a move. DR. ASKEW stated to his knowledge there hes not been. COUNCILMAN CURRY asked if the cost would remain about the same as it is. DR. ASKEW stated one of the points of consideration of this study is achieving equitable treat- ment for all County areas. VICE MAYOR CLARKE asked Dr. Askew what action would be expected from the various Counoils pro- viding the cities in the area look favorably upon this. DR. ASKEW stated if they would indicate to the Board of Supervisors that they had studied this and think it is desirable that would be very beneficial. Likewise, if all the cities oppose this the Board of Supervisors is not likely to do anything to jeopardize the working relationship which has existed between the cities and the County Health Dept. for a good many years. We have enjoyed that relationship and would like to see it continued and become more efficient. COUNCILMAN INGALLS stated he thought v:e had sufficient information to discuss it at a later meeting. VICE MAYOR CLARKE stated the Council will give this further consideration and no doubt come to a decision and so notify the Board of Supervisors. MRS. W. R. SCHOENHERR, 310 E. 24th Street, was present and stated she wes representing her neighbors and they wish to know when something will be done about the installation of curbs on E. 24th Street between IC" and "D" Avenue. MR. YODER. 330 E. 24th Street, was present and stated two years ago he signed a petition to have curbs installed between National Ave. and Highland Ave. At the present time there is a young s/le 1 •7Grand Canyonu in front of his house. Twenty-fourth Street 455 is badly in need of repairs. COUNCITatAN CURRY stated this was taken up some months ago and the Attorney was to check into the possibility of this work being done by the 1911 Act. ATTOWEY CAMPBELL stated if it is merely curbs they wish in- stalled he did not know whether it would be practical or not to put them in under the 1911 Act, but it could be done. CITY MANAGER SEIFERT stated he would check it in the morning and that he will work out the costs, etc. with Mr, Yoder. MRS. ENGLISH, 2035 E. 8th Street, was present and asked if any further action had been taken about the drainage ditch in the rear of 8th Street which was flooded Saturday evening. CITY MANAGER SEIFERT stated he was out there Sunday end the City crew was working there Sunday night. It is the same problem we have had before and it will be necessary to form a district. We will draw the plans, and it probably can be worked out, but unfortunately not much can be done about it this year. We cannot go onto private property unless the owner will give the city written authorisation. Mr. Seifert said he would check this again in the morning. MR. COBURN, 300 E. 24th Street, was present and stated he has a drainage pipe running on his driveway and it fills up continually and washes out his driveway and they do not have access to the street, and asked if the City could do something about this before curbs are installed. CITY MAPAG?R SEIFERT Laid some of the City's forces would be out there tomorrow. MRS. SCHO7NHERR stated there is quite a traffic hazard on Y, 24th Street, and asked if this could be controlled. The street is also poorly lighted. CITY MANAGR SEIFERT asked what time of day the traffic is the greatest and it would be spot 3/18 466 checked. MRS. SCHOENHERR stated around 8:00 A.M. and in the evening time when people here returning home from work. CITY MANAGER SEIFERT said he would have this area patrolled, start- ing tomorrow evening. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated in answer to the lighting problem, there is to be a light survey made in the near future. A. C. BUSH, 1414 E. Division Street, was present and stated that about three months ago he had quite a river in his back yard, and waded in water all New Year's Day and for about e week after. He called the City Street Supt. and the Engineer but nothing was done about it. The City put a manhole on his property, he pulled up the stakes and the City put them back. On January 7, 1952, Mr. Bush said he sent the City a bill in the amount of $64.00 for 32 hours work which he put in. This was referred to Percy H. Goodwin Company. March 13, 1952, Mr. Bush received a letter from them stating they have Com- pleted their investigation and have come to the conclusion that assuming you have a just claim it should be directed to the Engineering contractor who was under contract with the City to do the sewer work adjacent to your property. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the City cannot legally pay for any services unless contracted for, so regardless of value without attempt- ing to argue, it would be impossible to legally pay BUSH stated it was worth $64.00 to him to find this out. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAMBDR OF COMMERCE relative to perking v'*crs was presented. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry* that the communication be filed. Carried, ell @tUnoilmen present voting aye. :'OMMUNICATION FROM CHAY33R OF COMM'IRC$ regarding the establish- ment of a Harbor Commission was presented. Moved by Ingalls, 3/18 457 seconded by Hart, that the communication be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HART excused. RESIGTA TION OF CLIFFORD W. REED, SR. es Civil Defense Co- ordinator, was referred to. COUNCILMAN INGALLS stated It is his understanding that Mr. Reed has agreed to continue pending the results of study of our income, and also the compilation of our new budget. VICE MAYOR CLARKE stated no further action is required. COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY relative to gas trucks using National Avenue, was presented. VICE MAYOR CLARKE stated he believed it is planned in the near future to divert most of that kind of traffic onto Roosevelt :_venue, and asked if there has been any further developments in this regard. DR. PARCHEN, Chairman of the Traffic Commission, was present and state: the Traffic of this, and there are Safety Committee is conducting a study only two possible routes, one would be up 8th Street from Harbor Drive turning on Roosevelt Ave. and tying into National Ave. at 18th 6t. The other possibil- ity is up 13th St. from Harbor Dr. turning left at Roosevelt and tying into 18th St. The hold up on that is at 16th and 400sevelt Ave. where there is a bad curve which is banked the wrong way. This would probably mean widening the road. Luther possibility was that the -traffic turn off at 18th and :ter}o� Pr., but at present for the trucks heading north the -_:ern off on to Harbor Dr. is too sharp, and the average gas tarE is some 60 feet long and could not make the turn, so ..et possibility was ruled out. There is no possibility of e^ immediate truck route. VICE MAYOR CLARKE•asked Dr. Parchen h? rould give the Council a wfitten recommendation regarding 3/18 458 this problem so that it can be taken up with Fire Chief Bailey and make certain determinations as to what can and cannot be done. DR. PARCHEN said he would. VICE MAYOR CLARKE referred the letter to the Fire Chief and to the Traffic Commission. DR. PARCHEN stated the Traffic Safety Committee are quite concerned about the Traffic Ordinance, and they would like to propose to the Council thct if there is any action taken on this Ordinance that either it be followed through in full, or at least that the bus stops be changed, and that the stalls be painted on the streets, and if the City can stand the expense that the whole Ordinance be put into effect. As it stands now we have an Ordinance that cannot be enforced in full. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it is not a legal problem, it is complying with the specifications set forth in the Ordinance, and it is more of a City Manager's problem. DR. P9RCHEN stated they wish that the concentrated efforts be put �n the bus stops as they ere now creating a lot of confusion. v.4oved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the City Manager be requested to give immediate attention to complying with the :"ccmmendations contained in the last Traffic Ordinance. •'arried, all Councilmen present voting aye. -„^IJ'IICATION FROM CITY OF BURBANK relative to 4% State sales '-jjx; was presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the City of :, 'rbank has passed a resolution in protest to the County ~-_ecrs' Association for a 4% State sales tax to replace ▪ `+e n_esent State sales tax of 3%. Moved by Ingalls, seconded LT 3urry, that the communication be filed. Carried, all :Jun:Liman present voting aye. nMW?NICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY regarding appointments, its read. Pursuant to Civil Service Rules and Regulations re- 3/18 459 garding employment of returning veterans, Leo S. Malay has been officially notified of termination of employment with the Fire }Separtment, as of March 31, 1952. Arthur Lemke, a Lt.-Jut. in the Navy, has requested reinstatement in the Fire ., a privilege extended to veterans of military service, if axercised within 90 days after official discharge from the se:'vice. Mr. Lemke will be discharged March 28, 1952. Mr. Eigay rennrted for duty es a probationary fireman May 1, 1951, and received permanent status November 1, 1951. He has been placed on the reserve list for Firemen as of April 1, 1952. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the change be made, as outlined in Chief Baileys letter. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONLL CITY COORDINATING RECiEATION DEFENSE COUNCIL regarding use of equipment in Community Build - was read. At a recent meeting of this Council it was dP-,rmir_ed that the Secretary should notify by letter the present City Council of National City of the present inactive exic.tance of the Recreation Defense Council in National City, and of the ownership, by this Council, of some personal property lef- in the custody of the City for its use in the present Cont. mity Building until such time as the Recreation Defense Cort?il deems it advisable to use or dispose of same, The oniJ items of interest are two pianos, one phonograph record ;Th inet and record books, This Council hes no intention at .,to present of removing any of its equipment and it still stands =viy'to carry on if evidence of a need presents itself. Moved Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the letter be filed. -led, all Councilmen ,,resent voting aye. ;.iUNICATION FROM NATION:L CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL requesting use of the Memorial Bowl for the graduation ceremonies, was 3/18 460 read. CITY MANAGER :.WERT recommended approval, and dates requested are available. oved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present vn-ing aye. Cr:JcJNIC.PTION FROM' HERLUF ERYDEGAARD requesting payment for se7vices, was read. To professional services upon completion of preliminary plans for the new City Library. A fee of 2% 3f the cebc of construction is due and payable now. Estimated :ost $52,500., fee due $1,050. In addition, there is a fee due by the completion of working drawings for the remodeling of the Recreation Building, of $318. ATTOMFRY CA ELL stated th;e is the same bill that has been before the Council at least three times. We have never been able to find any contract or authorization for the work. It is the Attorney's recommend- ation that the bill be denied. Moved by Curry, seconded by Irr-alls, that the bill be denied. Carried, all Councilmen pr.:,sent voting aye. COMUNICATION FROM CITYWAGER SEIFERT regarding oiling of Beverly Glen streets, was read. The owners of Beverly Glen Subdivision with whom the City has contracted to oil their streets, have agreed to pay for the oiling of the portion of 12th Street dedicated in the attached deed. The deed des- crilad th3 Si of l2th Street bordering Beverly Glen Subdivision. `:a owners of Beverly Glen have been billed for the additional ,.rnunt necessary to pay for this oiling Job and work will not until payment is forthcoming. It is recommended that deed be accepted. The deed is from Walter A. & Estelle -tSchardson. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that this •eferred to the City Attorney for the preparation of a ;)lution. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, 3/18 teM REQUrST OF M. E. STAMEN for an eeetoaeton of six months on his tideland lease, was read. CITY MANAGER SEIFERT recommends approval. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the City Attcrney be requested to draw up a resolution approving the 9i.tu^.s4nn. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CCLM JNICATION FROM JACK 3. LEACH AND ARNOLD 7. CHAMBERLAIN rcouesting closing of "03 Avenue between 7th and,8th Streets, •^as read. This closing is requested so that extensive improve- ments can Je made to both parcels of land. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, this be referred to the Planning Commission. farrted, ail Councilmen present voting aye. COM'.RTNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS regarding gas tex allocations for the fiscal year 1953, was presented. The tabulation shows that the estimated apportionment of gas tax revenue allocated to National City for the fiscal year ending Jun? 30, 1953, is S63,600. VICE MAYOR CLARKE ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PLANTING C OMISSION was read, request- ing the reappointment of aoger T. Lindholm as a member of the Planning Commission for another four year term. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that Roger T. Lindholm be re= appofnted, as requested. -Carried, all Councilmen present ,7otang oye. _"iLIORIZATION FOR !. T. & S. F. to construct spur track, was .:.ented. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated this was approved by the _iroad Commission, and it is just a matter of record. -4CLUTION P'O. 5660 was read, authorizing the transfer of =7•".87 from the General Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund, as lezn. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolut- _on ae adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 3/18 462 BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee o-ed by General Fund Street Fund Capital Outlay Fund Library Fund Park Fund Trust & Agency Fund Retirement Fund TOTLL presented: $3,914.72 589.48 140.71 204.74 85.03 574.38 1,414.36 $6,923.42 Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the bills be allow- er, and warrants ordered drawn for same, with the exception of Capital Oaclay. 'Carried, by the following voto to -wit: >>es: Curry, Ingalls, Clarke. Nays: None. b2TflRNEY CUPBELL stated there was one item on the warrant re is;er taut was removed, and in reeding the total bills, 'tE amount had been deducted. The item that was taken off waF National City Chamber of Commerce No. 2429. R,SOLUTION NO. 5661 was read, authorizing the payment of $14C.71 from the Capital Outlay Fund, as follows: Clark-Newlan, $6E,,71, storeroom; Kaiser Overhead Door Company, $75.00, store- room. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated at the last meeting the resignation of Lucille Gerwing, Bookkeeping Machine Operator, was read, to be effective March 14, 1952. Since Miss Gerwing has not repol•ted for work since March 6th, it is requested that her =c!' ation be effective as of March 6th. Moved by Ingalls, seocnded by Curry, that the'request be granted. Carried, all Tu xllmen present voting aye. ':'iMUNICATION FROiui CITY MANAGER SEIFERT recommending that contract for furnishing gasoline for the City of National for the period March 7, 1952 to March 1, 1953, be awarded rine Hercules 0i1 Company of San Diego, was read. 3/18 463 RESOLUTION NO. 5662 was read, accepting the bid of Hercules Oil Company dated March 4, 1952. The City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare the contract therefor, and Albort Clarke, l.cting Mayor of the City of National City, is hereby author- °'d directed to execute said contract for and upon tD=n: f cf seid City. Movod by Curry, seconded by Ingalls,_ ctbac the Resci.ution be adopted. Carried, ell Councilmen orasent vot_n=, rye. CMMUNICATION FROM CITY M.r..JTAG R SEIFERT was reed, regarding a netitlon c reu'eted by S. J. Colvin of 2531 Norfolk Avenue, 2c' the In:,,e'lation of sidewalks on the north and south ?'orfolk between Euclid and Clairmont. This petition has teen signed by approximately 85% of the property owners effected. It is requested this petition be referred to the City Attorney for the next step necessary under the 1911 7mrrovement Act. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, this ae referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE SMITH was read, regarding the application of The Volunteers of America for permission to hold a Tag Day in National City, Saturday, April 5, 1952. The Department has no objection to such an activity should the Council see fit to grant this request. CITY IIAN:G-R SEIFERT .:t.a-ded approval of the request. REQUEST FROM THE vT2,;RS OF AM?RICA for permission to hold a Tag Day in `;'Trial City on Saturday, 1pril 5, 1952, was read. Moved by 5.{ils, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted. all Councilmen present voting aye. •vrrfICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE SMITH regarding the urgent ,f two new police vehicles for petrol work, was read. If e..'eement could be worked out satisfactorily it may be more 3/18 464 economical and would allow the Department to be in possession of dependable equipment at ell times. COMMITFICATION FROM CITY M'P AGsR SEIFERT was read, regarding a proposed contract from the puller Motor Company to the City of National City for a purch_,se rental agreement on the automotive equipment for the '-of:;s Dent. It is believed that such an agreement would be direct boiefit to the City. All the dealers in National sty have bin-" contacted asking them to indicate their interest Al a contract with the City, and to date we have received three "pgative responses and several others have not answered at all, would indicate they are not interested. It is recommend• .re con:rs;t be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by e, _leern-?ed by Curry, that the recommendation of the Cit./ T,_ana„er be followed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. nOlaiUNICATION FROM CITY 1UPAGER SEIFERT was read, recommend- :n.0 that Don Newberry's classification be changed from Drafts- man No. 2, fifth step, to Engineering Draftsman, effective April 1, 1952. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that Don Newberry be placed on the first salary bracket for 3'tineering Draftsman, es set forth in the Salary Resolution, affective April 1, 1952. Carried, all Councilmen present aye. = 1'Y CAMPBELL reported that the petition for deannexation as presented at the last meeting has not as yet been _od by the Engineer es to whether or not the persons -;_zing the petition own two-thirds of the property as set tz in the petition, or whether the value is equivalent to :1Ards. This information is necessary before the :.•ution can be passed. HENRY CLINE was present and stated their feeling that by deannexing a better boundary line 3/18 465 • would be drawn between Notional City and San Diego; also if National City were to serve the sewer it would probably be more expensive. ATTORNEY CLMPBELL stated that the Council has had before them a contract from the City of San Diego whn:cby they will take the sewage of National City, so if it war merely a question of sewage that could be eliminated. JAMES H-MVEY JOHYaON, 1223 12th St., San Diego, was present and stated he represented one of the property owners asking for deannexation, and asked that the Council take action on this request as quickly as possible. COUNCILI:AN IYGALLS said if we can comply with the legal necessities he would certainly look favorably upon it. VICE MAYOR CLARKE requested this be referred to the Attorney to take the necessary steps. RESOLUTION NO. 5663 was read, approving a lease agreement between the Associated Construction Corp. and the City of National City. Albert Clarke, Acting Mayor, is, and he is hereby authorized and dirocted to execute the same for and upon behalf of said City. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that Gordon Cleator has presented a bill for $40.00 for en entertainer during the last Fiesta. Sometime ago Mr. Cleator presented a statement showing all the expenditures, and this particular person, or who purported to be the same person, was listed there. The Council approved that claim, the voucher was drawn and somebody else came in to piek it up, end there is a question in this regard. The reoords of the Fiesta are still with the Grand Jury so we have nothing to compare this with. IIt is the :yttorney's re- commendation that this claim be held over until the records ere returned. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the • 3/18 466 Attorney's recommendation be followed. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that Mr. McCormack asked the Planning Commission for approval to annex about 10 acres of his land, and that he was to get a petition signed by Hr. McCormack. A petition has not been signed as yet, but Mr. McCormack was in Mr. Campbell's office yesterday and stated that he did wish to be annexed. Attorney Campbell said he would like to have a resolution prepared by the next meeting but he will need a name for the annexation, and the Planning Commission should be notified to submit a name for that annexation. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that on February 8, 1952, James W. Anderson parked his automobile on the City's parking lot and lost some eouipment. •His insurance company paid off and they have made a demand upon the City for $54.09, claiming the City is liable because they did not guard this man's car. CITY MANAGER SEI„ERT made an investigation and Attorney Campbell is of the opinion that the City is not legally liable for the loss, and recommends denial of the claim. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the claim be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5664 was read, approving a supplemental agree- ment between the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Company end the City of National City. Albert Clarke, Acting 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 Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolut- ion be adopted R 7SOLUTION NO. Pangborn Corp. . Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 5665 was read, stating it is the desire of the to sell certain personal property, and it is 3/18 the desire of the said Corp. that the property ramais-parsoeal property, though affixed to real property leased by the City of National City to the NT:tional Plating Company. The agree- ment, by this reference incorporated herein, is approved. Albert Clarke, Acting Mayor of the City of National City, is, and he is hereby authorized and directed to e::ecu�e the same for and upon behalf of said City. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. uTTORNEY CAMPBTLL stated that the Chief of Malice Smith's recommendation of the revocation of a license to the Enter- prise Construction Co. was presented at the last meeting and the hearing was set for March 25, 1952. In preparing the necessary information, both from the City's standpoint and the Defense standpoint, they would each like a continuance on the date. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the hearing on the revocation of business license of the Enterprise Construction Co. be continued from March 25, 1952 to April 22, 1952, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL rcported that the two pieces of property purchased by the National City Elementary School District are in the wrong zone to erect a school building. At the time of purchase it was understood by the PlanninG Commission and the Council it was to be used for a school building. The procedure would be to make application for a zone variance, however, the County Counsel will not allow Mr. 'ask to spend the y$25.00 to file the application for a zone variance. The Ordinance provides that the City Council, or the Planning Commission on their own motion can set for herring any zone variance. It is Attorney Campbell's recommendation that the 3/18 468 Council instruct the Planning Commission to sot the parcels of land, as setforth in Hr. Rusk's letter, for a hearing for a zone variance, to alter the zone from its present status to one which would allow the building of a school building. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, this be referred to the Planning Commission to set a date for the hearing. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5666 was read, setting forth the sale of Lots 1 to 20 inclusive, Block 1, 10 Acre Lot 7, Cuarter Section 154, Rancho de le Nacion, "as is to Glenn Pearson. Said property to be conveyed to the said purchaser free and clear of all encumbrances except 1952.53 County and City taxes, easements, rights -of -way, reservations, and assessments of record, upon eayment to the City the sum of $29,000. The i,eeyor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a deed on behalf of the City, transferring the said property in accordance with this Zesolution. The City Manarer is authorized end directed to carry out the terms and conditions of this Resolution. Moved by curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 5667 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Mrs, Frank G. ^owler, for a 10 foot set -back from Harbison Avenue for one house building. Said property is described as a portion of Lot 9, Rancho Hills Unit No. 2. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN INGALLS stated he was to make a report in regard to the Fiesta, and that it had been suggested that it might be sponsored and somewhat managed by one or more service clubs, 3/18 469 and a possible date was discussed. He was asked to talk with the Lions Club Committee on the Fourth of July celebration and see if they would be willing to relinquish that date to the Fiesta. They were not at all enthusiastic about releasing that date. They felt they had established a precedent and would like to continue to have their celebration on that date. The Committee was not empowered to make a final decision but said they would take it up with the membership and give a more definite answer. Mr, Ingalls said he gathered from what was said that perhaps there is not too much enthusiasm for holding the Fiesta, 4n that the last few years the City's expenditures and efforts have been devoted more to the May - time Bend Review. If the service clubs as a Troup are asked to handle the Fiesta, he is sure the Lions Club will be glad to help. It might be well to find out if the people want a Fiesta. COUNCILMAN CURRY said he would like to check into this a little further. It has been considered by a great many people as a value to the City. VICE MAYOR cL,LaXE said it might be advisable to wait until we get a clearer picture of what our budget will be. ORDINANCE NO. , amending Ordinance No. 750, was presented for the first reading. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Ingalls, Clarke. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDIi7FCE NO. 750 OF 'SAID CITY EY ADDING THERETO SECTION 4.3°. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Ingalls, Clarke. Nays: 'None. 3/18 470 COUNCILMAN CURRY inquired about the extension of the swimming pool, as to what hes been done up to this time. CITY MANAGER SEIFERT stated the carpenters will soon start working, and he did not think too much money should be spent on the pool this year. Mr. Seifert said it would be his recommendation that the pool be made safe, clean and replace the parts that are broken and this program is under way. COUNCILMAN CURRY said he understood that it was in such a crowded condition that with the addition of a slab it would take care of a number of more children at very little cost. CITY MANAGER SEIFERT said this will be given some study this week and sec what can be done. VIC: MAYOR CLARKE stated he had been approached by a person very much interested in a baseball league and they contemplate starting around the 1st of April. The main concern is whether or not there will be a fence to protect the people. CITY MANAGER SEIFERT said he did not believe this would be com- pleted by the 1st of April. By the end of Aril the fence and the grandstand should be up. MRS. KODISH was present and asked if the consolidation of the City and County Public Health Dept. meant that the County will be eliminated or does it mean that the City of San Diego will be eliminated, and that all will become County or all become individual cities with their own Public Health Dept? VICE MAYOR CLARKE said he understood that the City of San Diego does not enter into the consolidation now. CITY Idi.YAGER SEIFERT stated this is something that takes a lot of study. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it would be a contract with the County insofar as National City or any of the smaller cities are concerned. COUNCILMAN INGALLS stated he believed Mrs. Kodish can be assured that there will be a lot of questions asked before any commit- 3/18 471 ments are made. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated in regard to the bid for the pipe on the water line on Tidelands.Avenue, the Water Company annot bid,. but they estimated the cost of the 12,, main at $1,668.00. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTE ::) TY CLERK VICE MAYO, CITY.OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 3/18