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National City, California, June 19, 1951
Regular meeting of the Cty Council was called to order by
Vice Mayor John H. Curry at 7::,0 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen
Present: Carrigan, Clarke, Hart, Ingalls, Curry. Councilmen
absent: None.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the reading of the
minutes of the regular meeting of June 12, 1951 and the adjouri
meeting of June 15, 1951, be dispensed with. Carried, all
Councilmen »resent voting aye.
ADI4IINISTRATIVTE OFFICIALS present: Alston, "agner, Campbell,
Gautereaux, Iiik'_celson.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that Clarence E. Morris would like
to install the sewers in his subdivision of Hill ton Park. The
excess cost of sewers over what his connection fees would be
if the City installed it was to be recoverable when and if
people connect to the sewers. This is »rovided under the
Business and Profession Codes where a municipality requires
the installation of severs. There would be one question
whether we actually require sever installation or whether he
could connect to septic tanks, but to prevent any liability
on the nart of the City or on the nart of IIr. Morris at some
future date we would have a law suit at the tine the first
connection was made, to which Mr. '-°Iorris would claim he was
entitled to e refund. The Court would then determine and if
the Court ruled against Mr. Morris the City would have no li-
ability. If the Court ruled in favor of IIr. Norris we would
then collect the difference and as collected it would be pay
able to Mr. Morris, and anything in excess of that would re-
main in the City's funds. Mr. Morris has a possible claim o_
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demand against the City for reduction of grade on the highway
adjoining his property. He has consented to give us a release
on any claim or demand that he might have against the City fox
the reducing of the grade. The City would not be obligated at
this time to incur any expense, but Hr. Morris does seek per-
mission to install the sewers. ATTORNEY CA PBELL stated it
would be his recommendation that Mr. Morris be allowed to
nroceed * 'ith the installation of the sewers. COUNCILMAN
CARRIGAN asked if the resolution would also contain the rights
in waiving any future damages relative to the street. ATTOR-
NEY CAMPRELL asked Mr. Herney, Attorney for Hr. Morris if he
would prepare the waiver, and it is your understanding in Mr.
Morris' statement that the waiver will be delivered to the City.
A. F. HERNEY stated that is true. It is Mr. Morris' proposal
and he will prepare the general release for the City from Mr.
Morris. VICE MAYOR CURRY requested that Attorney Campbell
nrenare the necessary resolution.
FRANK SARN, was present and stated he had a letter from the
Insurance Agents' Association of National City, which was read.
The communication stated that all comnisions from insurance
business given them by the City is to be snent for worthy
projects for the Betterment of the City of National City. A
copy of the by -lags was presented with the letter. Moved by
Clarke, seconded by Hart, that a letter of appreciation be
sent to the Chairman of this Association.
Carried, all Coun-
oilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CAPL IGAN said he thought
the Council should instruct the Association to go ahead and
provide the necessary insurance policies, effective July 1,
1951, or at least submit the policies for the Council's
annroval. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL naked that the policies be sub-
mitted for annroval before next '•reek, and asked that the by-
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laws of the Association be referred to him. 'loved by Car-_igar,,
seconded by Hart, that the City Attorney's request be granted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ATTO?NEY CAIIPBELL stated that hir. Dowell has not complied with
his promise to Chief Police Smith and himself regarding the
removal of the trailers. There is still tle qu=stlon of ob-
taining an -easement, and it is the Attorney's recommendation
that the second reading of the ordinance amending the zoning
ordinance be laid over until next week_ 'Moved by Clarke,
seconded by Hart, that the second reading of the ordinance
be laid over until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
VICE MAYOR CU'3Y stated that nominations for the appointment
of a Mayor were in order and asked Councilman Ingalls to take
the Chair. Councilman Ingalls announced that nominations for
the office of Mayor were now in order. Vice Mayor Curry
nominated Councilman Ingalls. Councilman Ingalls thanked Mr.
Curry but stated it was mandatory that he decline the nomination.
Councilman Ingalls announced that further nominations are
now in order. Councilman Hart nominated Councilman Carrigan.
Moved by Clarke,, seconded by Hart, that the nominations be
closed. Carrledr by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Carrigan, Clarke, Hart, Ingalls. Nays: Curry. Councilman
Ingalls called for e vote on the election of Councilman Carrigan
as Mayor. Councilman Carrigan was elected Mayor by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Hart, Ingalls. Nays:
Curry.
MAYOR CARRIGAN announced that nominations were open for the
appointment of a Vice Mayor. Councilman Hart nominated Coun-
cilman Clarke. Moved by Hart, seconded by Ingalls, that the
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nominations be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye. Councilman Clarke was elected Vice, Mayor by.the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Clarke, Curry, Hart, Ingalls, Carrigan.
Nays: None.
MAYOR CA'-'IGAN recommended the appointment of Ulric Grey as
City Engineer, effective July 1, 1951.
RESOLUTION NO. 5465 was read, appointing Ulric Grey as City
Engineer, effective July 1, 1951, at a salary of R500.00 per
month.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution
be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen »resent voting aye.
MAYOR CARRIGAN thanked the Council for their confidence in
electing him ]iayor and promised that he would do his best.
COUNCILMAN nom said he appreciated the confidence placed
in him.
COMMUNICATION FROH CHAMBER OF COI&-ERC» was read, urging the
City Council to change the elan for the city owned 20 acres
of slough land invoved in Urban Redevelopment ''roject No. 1.
MAYOR CARRIGAN stated the plan of Community Redevelopment has
not been submitted as yet, and requested the communication be
filed nending the submission of the map prepared by the Com-
munity Redevelopment.
NOTICE OF HEARING ON 770I-ST on off -sale beer and wine license
to Allen and Cathy C. Taylor, 135 W. 8th Street, was read.
The hearing is to be held June 28, 1951, at 2:00 P.M. in the
City Hall. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be referred to the
City Attorney.
COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIRI:AN COEIUNITY REDEVELOP -LENT AGENCY was
read, requesting the sum of 13,200.00 be budgeted for the
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National City Community Redevelonment Agency for the fiscal
year 1951-52. Moved by Fart, seconded by Clarke, that the
letter be filed. Carried, all Councilmen nrisent voting aye.
BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee Presented:
General Fund ) 40,00
Library Fund
TOTAL '137 .20
Moved by Hart, seconded by Curry, that the bills be naid with
the exception of those in the General Fund. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5466 was read, as follows: UHEREAS, there have
been nresented against the City of National City, California,
demands totaling the sum of 6,40.00; and Ti '7 5, said demands
have been duly audited and are true and correct, and WHEREAS,
said demands have not been paid heretofore; and WHEREAS, there
is no money in the General Fund to nay said demands; and YHE3E-
AS, the remaining income and revenue to be received by the
City of National City, California, for the General Fund for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1951, exceeds the sum of
'75,072.00 consisting in nart of the following items: Garbage
Fee Collections 14,400.00; Rotor Vehicle In Lieu Tax 544,672.00;
State Licuor License Tax '4,000.40; "ater Sales 14,000.00;
Sales Tax '18,000.0n; of •thich the sun of )3,691.39 is
encumbered by a nrio_ lien and denands heretofore disannroved
for want of funds in the sun of ?21,789.22, 1e:ving an unen-
cumbered sun ;53,282,78; iT01', THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV-D by the
City Council of the City of National City, California: 1.
That the demands 'rmsented in the total sun of n40.00 are true
and correct; 2. That the demands are not a77;roved for want
of funds; 3. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to endorse
said denands as fo l3ows• "That the demand of the herein named
payee has been heretofore audited by 'Lie City of National City
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and -found to be true and correct in the sum herein stated; that
said demand is not approved for .rant of funds."; 4. That the -
City Clerk shall endorse on said demand the date of presentation,
and she shall sign said demand; 5. That the City Clerk shall
number said endorsement, register the demand in her records
and deliver to claimant, or his order. Moved by Clarke,
seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No, 762,
was presented for the second and einal reading. Moved by
Clarke, seconded by Hart, that only the heading be read.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Clarke, Curry,
Hart, Ingalls, Carrigan. Nays: None.
_ ORDINANCE NO. 818, AN Ot'DI'\TANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 762, OF SAID CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 14 AND DECLARING ITS URGENCY
FOR THE I>ffiEDIATE PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH AND
SAFETY. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Ingalls, that the Ordinance
be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5467 was read, stating that the City of National
City is unable at this time, and will be unable until June 30,
1952, to collect the garbage' and rubbish that will accumulate
on the area within the corporate limits of the City of National
City, known as Homoja Project. And that Ordinance No. 762,
amended, shall not apnly from the date of this resolution up
to June 30, 1952, on the area known as Homoja Project.
Moved
by Hart, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5468 vas read, accenting the offer of Harry E.
Bonnell upon the terms and conditions see forth in his offers
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to the City of National City dated June 8, 1951, and amended Ju.
13, 1951; that said offers are attached hereto and by this
reference made a part hereof. Moved by Clarke, seconded by
Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun-
cilman present voting aye.
7ESOLUTION NO. 5469 was read, transferring to the National City
Elementary School District, certain described real property
subject_to the reservation by the City of National City of
all rights,to the subterranean water thereon, for the total
sum of 113,235.00; said nroperty contains 7.49 acres. It is
necessary that said City perfect legal title to certain por-
tions of the property. That in the event legal title cannot
be perfected by the City of National City on the east portion
of the two parcels described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto,
then that east portion consisting of 3.63 acres, shall be
excluded from the land transferrred by the said to the School
District and the sales price shall be reduced in the amount
of 17,445.00. The City, at its option, shall have the right
to enter end remove all black water nipe now on said property.
The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute
a deed on behalf of the City of National City transferring said
property; and the i-cting City Administrator, Fred Wagner, or
other officer hereafter duly designated by resolution, is
hereby authorized to enter into escrow with a reputable title
connany within the City of National City. Moved by Hart,
seconded by Ingalls, thnt the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5470 vas read, granting permission to John Sosa
to haul or convey over the streets of National City all garbage
and rubbish collected from the Navy Defense Housing known as
Homoja Housing Project. This permit ,,rill expire June 30,
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1952; that permittee named herein shall be subject to all
ordinances'and lads of the City of National City; that the
City council of the City of National City does hereby retain
the right to revoke this permit, upon good cause being first
shown, at any time prior to the termination date hereinabove
set forth. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Hart, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, aal Councilmen present voting
aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented two leases for, portions of the
tidelands, one for I"ir. Heflin and
have seen a cony of the contract.
OFFICER uAGNER stated Mr. Reupsch
National City next Tuesday and go
one for i'Ir. Dye. Neither one
ACTINGADMINISTRATIVE
has agreed to come to
over the tidelands area
with us and discuss the various leases, if suitable with the
Council. MAYOR CA".IGAN recommended that the two leases be
left with the City Attorney and he contact the parties con-
cerned to see if an amicable agreement can be reached. COUN-
CIIi;AN HART stated that he would like to see action taken on
Mr. Heflin's lease at least by the next meeting. MAYOR CARRIGAN
recommended that the Attorney be given the power to make an
agreement with Mr. • Heflin, and before the lease is
made
he can contact each Councilman by phone, or otherwise, and
enable the man
agreement next
to get started and the Council can ratify the
Tuesday. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart,
that the City Attorney and City Administrator be authorized
to make an agreement with Mr. Heflin and liar. Dye, subject to
the approval of the Council. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL recurred on the barricading of 14th Street,
which was previously r:i..nrred to him. The Street was closed
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by Ordinance 787, but Ordinance 666 prohibited narking on
1Lth Street between National Avenue and "D" Avenue: Police
Chief Smith recognizes that fact and has ordered the nodting
of signs to nrevent the narking of cars in that area.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELT stated that Fir. 3echtol recognizes that it
will be a nolicy of the Council whether or not they nut the
sewer in the street and nay for it and attempt to recover the
money expended when others connect. It was pointed out to him
that possibly he could obtain an easement over the property
adjoining him on the west.
He in turn could run a private line
for about the same amount of money as he would have to expend
for a cesspool or septic tank. There is the possibility that
he might obtain possession of the premises east of him and if
he does it night be to his advantage to then install the sewers.
Mr. Bechtol is going to do some more investigating. ATTORNEY
CAMPBELL stated Hr. Bechtol is desirous of having the City
install the sewer line on 20th Street.
ATTORNEY CAMPTELL reported that the Treffic Commission members
appointed by -'esolution No. 5246 will serve until their
successors have been arointed.
ATTORNEY CAi2BELL stated he would like to clarify the request of
Captain Noble for leave of absence. His first letter stated
that his father was 111, and the minutes so reflect. Last
meeting Chief Smith submitted a letter that Officer Noble's
father-in-law died. At the time you approved sick leave and
it was requested that the first letter, be attached to the notion
to anprove the leave. It has since been determined that his
reference of father meant his father-in-law, and as such his
sick leave would not permissible. Chief Smith stated that
Captain Noble has acne cumnensetnry t.me coming. MAYOR CARRIGAF
asked if Cantain Noble would be plod 1-= the time off, and if
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it required any further action. ATTORNEY CAHPBELL said no
action is necessary that it was just brought before the Council
to clear the records.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he has received several calls from
the City Attorney's office in San Diego cnrnlrining because
they were unable to receive their money for their sewage
treatment. The circumstances were explained but they said
they still wanted their money. Hr. Campbell said he would
present the matter to the Council and that the money would be
forth coming in the next four or five days. The motor
vehicle in lieu tax will be here in the next day or two and
that will give us sufficient money to pay off a few claims
that we have registered. when that money comes in, with the
Council's approval we would like to make a call for the first
ten registered claims, and nay same, San Diego's being among
them. This information will be passed on the City Attorney's
office in San Diego, if the Council is in accord. No objections
were forth coming,
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the vacation of a portion of 12th
Street was referred to I:r. "agner and himself. The legal will
have to be prepared and then prepare the ordinance of intention
to vacate. Mr. Campbell asked if it is the desire of the
Council that they proceed with the »reparation of the ordinance.
wethave no approval or recommendation from the Planning Com-
mission. ACTING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER T 'AGNER stated the prop-
erty is Mr. Everett's, the south ten feet of Lots 8 to 14
inclusive in Sunnycrest. IiAYOR CARRIGAN requested that this
be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL refer-;-d to the letter from Street Supt.
Finnerty regarding the transfer of mo -y for the oiling of
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streets, which was discussed last week. The street, known
as 21st Street, for which 1290,00 was collected has not been
oiled. The property owners have naid the entire amount neces-
sary. Mr, Finnerty does not have sufficient money to do this
job until City Treesurer Vansant transfers the collected money
to the Street Improvement Fund. There was some misunderstanding
on "Cu Avenue. It required 7464.00 to oil "Cu Avenue and
there was 1348.00 collected, but through error the street got
oiled. There is still 1116.00 flue. Mr. Vansant has 3348.00
which should be transferred to the Street Improvement Fend,
of a290.00 must be used for improving and oiling of 21st Street
between National and Roosevelt Avenues, the remainder belongs
in that fund,to repay the oil used on "C" Avenue. No ction
is necessary, City Treasurer transant will make the necessary
transfer.
CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that we are having a meeting of the
League of California Cities Freiday evening at La Mesa, and
for the past year it has been the nolicy of the Council for
the City to oay for Department Heads, City Officials, Chairmen
of Connissions and the entire Planning Commission if they attend
the League dinners, and she would like to know the present
no1j.cy of the Council in this regard. MAYOR CARRIGAN said it
is his recommendation that we should discontinue the nolicy
of the City paying for the League dinners, and it can be dis-
cussed and taken um) at a later date.
CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she received a Bulletin from the
League of California Cities and the fight for the Assembly
Bill 3217 has now
moved to the Senate, and they are requesting
that the citizens of -^.h City and Councilmen narticipate in
this fight, to bring it to a vote. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated the
City Attorney sent a letter to the Se „Itor and Assemblyman.
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This is an additional request to 'put more fuel on the fire"
now that it is in the Senate. According to the morning's paper
it was to be acted on today. If it has not, Hr. Carrigan
said he thought it would be well for each one of the Council
members to direct a letter to Senator Kraft supporting the
League of Cities stand in this particular natter, and that the
City Attorney be instructed to send a telegram to Senator
Kraft. COUNCILMAN CIARI.F said he thought itshould be mentioned
in the telegram that the Bill hes the full sunnort of -the
Council. PIAYOR CARRIGAN requested Attorney Campbell to send
the telegram.
ACTING ADMINIST?ATIVE OFFICER T'AGNER reported he had received
e request from Fred Shadley for extension of tine on a salvaging
job. The lease of two -months ends June 20 and they are requestii
a thirty day extension permit, The City receives 150.00 a month
for this permit. ICS. SHADLEY vas present and stated the City
has a 1500.00 surety bond, It was anticipated taking the
boat on the beach April 20th, but it could not be moved until
May, which makes it necessary for a month's extension of time.
MAYOR CARRIGAN said it is his recommendation that since the
bond has been Hosted, and it wee primarily posted to make
certain that the debris vas cleaned up afterwards, that the
extension of time be granted. Moved by Ingalls, second by
Hart, that the permit heretofore granted by the City of National
City, a municipal corporation to Fred Shadley and A. L.
Linthicum, dated April 19, 1951, be extended for a term of
onenonth, from the 19th day of June, 1951, upon condition that
the nernittees pay to the City of National City the sum of
150.00 therefor, and upon the further condition thatall terms
and conditions. set forta in the said permit be included in
this extension, including without limiting the foregoing that
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the &500,00 surety bond remain in force and effect during the
extension. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM SUPERINTENDENT SANITATION DEPARTMENT
MIKKELSON was read, requesting permission to advance J. Q.
Davis and n. E. Donavon from helpers to truck drivers in the
Sanitation Department. Davis has been acting as driver for
the past six months with a helper's nay, so he should advance
to the seond step, or S265 as his pay in the top bracket as
a helper would be greater than the first step as a driver,
Mr. Donavon would advance to the first sten, f249.00 per
month. These will be temporary appointments pending examina-
tion by the Civil Service Commission, and wrill be effective
July 1, 1951. Permission is also requested to make a tempo-
rary appointment of one of the present drivers to the position
of Dispatcher pending an examination for the vancancy. It is
further requested that permission be granted to place two more
men as helpers to replace the men that are promoted. The
number of drivers and helpers are the same as those budgeted
for in the 1950-51 budget, it is merely replacing two men no
longer with the Department. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke,
that the request be granted. SUPERINTENDEITT OF SANITATION
14IKKELSON vas present and stated the advancements would also
be effective July 1, 1951. This request is being made at
this tine to take care of the new budget. Tha Dispatcher is
asking for a leeve of absence, and one of the drivers has
tendered his resignation. The Disnatcher is no longer with
the Department pending action by the Civil Service Commission
on leave of absence, as of June 15th, and one driver is
resigning June 25th. We are now without a Dispatcher and
starting Monday we will be short one driver. A second letter
from Superintendent of Sanitation iIi'_-'relson was read which
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stated the Dispatcher has asked for a leave of absence, and
one driver has resigned effective June 26, 1951, and another
driver will be on vacation from June 18 to July 3, 1951. This
will meke the Department short handed and it will be necessary
to add another man. The cost will be leas than ordinarily as
the man hired will be at 1229.00 in place of $270.00, and the
last 5 days we will save the wages of one driver, or approx-
imately 192.00 total saved even by hiring a new man. The
present crew could do the work but it would mean working over-
time each day for the entire crew, thereby adding to the cost
of the crew. This man would go to work June,22, 1951. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Clarke, Curry, Hart,
Ingalls, Carrigan. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATION FROM ARTHUR H. iMARSTON, Chairman of Save Our
Water Committee, was read, regarding the City's contribution
to the Citizens T'ater Conservation Committee. It is requested
that National City contribute 1150.00. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated
it was agreed to pay the 1150.00 to the Committee after July
1st, and requested the City Administrator to notify them to
that effect.
COIL iUNICATION FROIS JOHN H. AKERS, 1525 "D" Avenue, was read,
regarding an incident which occurred in connection with a
police officer's conduct in handling a situation concerning
juveniles. A reply to Ir. Akers letter by Chief of Police
Smith was read. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the communications
filed.
COMMUNICATION FROI: CHIEF OF POLICE SHITH was read. Chief Smith
states in reviewing the personnel files of the Police Depart-
ment, it is noted that during his absence in I'ashington,D. C.,
Officers Trilliam A. Nosal and Richard J. Donovan satisfactoril;
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completed their probationary period as ±patrolmen. It is
recommended the above officers be placed under a permanent
Civil Service status as of February 1, 1951. Moved by Ingalls,
seconded by :art, that the permanent status of Officers `riliiam
A: Nosal and Richard J. Donovan, be approved. Carried, all
Councilmen nresent voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that he
made a motion sometime ago that the probation period be changed
from six months to one year under Civil Service. on the basis
that six months teas not sufficient time to really feel out the
calibre of a man especially in the position of police and
firemen, and asked if the Council would approve sending a
recommendation to that effect to the Civil Service Commission,
and request a ruling on it. COUNCILMAN INGALLS stated the
Civil Service Rules state that "all persons apnointed or
promoted in the comnetitive service shall serve a probationary
neriod of six months from the date of appointment". The only
way these rules could be changed would be through a nublic
hearing and a recommendation from the Civil Service Commission
after the hearing, and then it would be up to the Council
whether or not they wanted to follow the recommendation of the
Civil Service Commission. It 1s mandatory that the Civil
Service recommend that it be annroved before the Council can
anrrove it. MAYOR CARRIGAN said he would like to refer this
to the Civil Service Corm'_ssion for recommendation, and discuss
it infornally Path them.
ACTIPG ADMINIST^ATIVE OFFICER HATTER spin_ at the nresent time
we find ourselves in the position of being without a City
Engineer and having a aener contract for which the bids were
authorized to be advertised, and the snPcifications cannot be
passed out until they have been signed. This is the property
on "L" Avenue between 15th and 16th Street. Tre also have two
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bills that we can submit for payment -from the State Highway
which le for cleaning National Avenue and it is necessary to
have the Engineer's signature on them, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated
that in regard to the bills there is not enough involved to
make any difference at this time. If the Council wish to
nroceed with the sewers on "L" Avenue it will necessitate the
hiring of an Engineer at least for the approval of the plans.
MAYOR CARRIGAN recommended this be carried over until after
July 1st at which time we will have a City Engineer.
ACTING ADMINIISTRATIVE OFFICER TAGNER stated he talked with Mr.
Luckman, and he said he hoped that the City would not find
themselves in the position of being sorry if at some later
date they could not get someone to build the pier for them,
Mr. Wagner said that its. Luckman had offered to write a contract
for Deane, Gunther and Shirley to have them build a pier and
he would act as the City's agent. It was his intention to
bring Mr. Deane here this evening to discuss this matter, In
regard to the funds owed Hr. Luckman claims he stated he knew
the City had the funds to nay the bill, which totals somewhere
in excess of 14,100.00, and he has always operated on the
policy of paying their sub -contract jobs as soon as they were
completed. He is very desirous of clearing up the bill for
rvans.
He would like to have the City remit the µ4,100.00 as
soon as possible, as per contract.
be referred to Attorney Campbell.
MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this
ACTING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER T'AGNER read a communication from
the Traffic Safety 'Commission, which stated they have the
Traffic Survey report react' to present to the Council and
would like to ar-,ange a meeting with the Council. Conies of
the Traffic Ordinance were enclosed.
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C0UNCILMAN CLARKE said he thought the Council should study the
0rdinpnce and then set a time for the meeting next Tuesday.
MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the communication filed.
COMMUNICATI0N FRCH RECRvATION DIRECTOR CASEY was reed, stating
that the Recreation Commission worked diligently in establishing
the nature and scone of the summer program, and the summer
nersonnel were notified in February that they were included
in the program., The salaries of the summer personnel were
budgeted last year, with the exception of Kenneth Wiley, Junior
Life guard. who is taking the place of Gene Horton, and Robert
Taylor, who was previously certified by the Council. MR.
WAGNER seta Mr. Casey vresented him a letter for his signature,
which Hr. Tragner stated must be presented to the Council.
The letter is to the Payroll Clerk and Civil Service Commission.
authorizing the nayment of the following nersonnel for the
summer months: James Bass, Recreation Specialist, 8279.00
per month, starting July 1, 1951; Lyle Fredlund, Recreation
Snecialist, n252.00 per month. starting June 11, 1951; Robert
Taylor, Recreation Leader, 8252.00 ner month, starting June
11, 1951; IIauricea Sperrandeo, Swimming Instructor, 8252.00
ner month, starting June 2, 1951; Gracelyn Cavanaugh, Clerk,
``184.00 per month, starting June 2, 1951; Barbara Boggs, Clerk,
1184,00 per month, starting June 2, 1951; Marren Wolff, Senior
Life guard '11.05 per hour, starting June 2, 1951; James Stewart;
Senior Lifeguard '11.05 per hour, starting June 2, 1951; Kenneth
Wiley, Junior Lifeguard, $ .90 ner hour, starting June 2, 1951.
Mr. 'ragner said if the Council approves, he trill sign. MAYOR
CARRIGAN asked if these were all new employees. COUNCILi•AN
INGALLS said these are nositions that are ordinarily filled
during the recreational period. Moved by Hart, seconded by
Curry, that the list of summer employees be accepted, as reed
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and that Actsng administrative Officer be authorized to sign
the document. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Clarke, Curry, Hart, Ingalls, Carrigan. Nays: None.
Ayes:
COM'UNICATION F'.0i__ STATE OF CALIFORNIA. OFFICE OF CIVILIAN
DEFENSE was read, regarding °Rescue Service". The materials
required and method of operation were listed. COUNCILMAN CLARICE
suggested the letter be referred to Disaster Coordinator,
Clifford Reed; MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the
RESOLUTION NO. 5471 was read, as follows:
letter referred to Mr,
Reed.
TJHEREAS, Clarence
Morris is the owner of certain property in the City of National
City, California, known as Hillton Park Subdivision; and WHEREAS,
it is the desire of said Clarence Morris to install at his sole
expense all lateral sewers in the said Hillton Park Subdivision,
together with all necessary sewer lines to connect said laterals
to the present National City sewer system; and, T'HH£PEAS, it is
the desire of said Clarence llorris to contract with the City
of National City to receive reimbursement from all persons not
within the Subdivision and using such sewer laterals if legally
possible to so do. NOir, TH'PEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City
Council of the,,City of National City, California, that Clarence
Morris is hereby granted the right to install at his sole
expense all lateral sewers on a certain subdivision in the
City of National City, California, knoirn as Hilltop Park
Subdivision, and to connect said sewer laterals to the present
sewer system of National City, California, at a point and upon
the terms and conditions as required by the City Engineer
of National City and in accordance with all Ordinances of the
City of National City and the laws of the County of San Diego
and the State of California. That the City of National City,
shall, if legally permissible contract with and nay to the
said Clarence Morris all money collected by the City of National
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City from persons living without the Hilltop Park Subdivision
and who will use said sewer lines installed by the said
Clarence Morris, subject to the following: That the amount
to be collected by the City for each connection the aforesaid
sewer lines from nersons living without the Hilltop Park
Subdivision shall be the sum of -;170.0n, and provided further,
that from the total cost of installation of the entire sewer •
system by the said Clarence
Morris there shall be deducted a
sum equal to the number of lots in said Subdivision multiplied
by q'170.00. The balance, if any, shall, when collected by
the City, be the total amount to be reimbursed to Clarence
Morris, T'"iat any money collected in excess of this sum shall
be and remain the oroperty of the City of National City. That
the accettance of the terms of this Resolution by Clarence
Morris shall be upon thr express condition that the said
Clarence uorris shall not make any claim or demand for re-
imbursement extent as hereinabove trovided, And,•thet in the
event that it is not legally possible to nake said reimburse-
ment es herein provided, that said Clarence liorris shall
accent the rights granted by this Resolution upon the express
condition that the said Clarence '-orris shall make no claim or
demand ageinst said City of ponies collected from persons
living without said subdivision and connecting and using said
sewer, and further, that the City shall have the right to
permit s^id connections and charge therefor. That this Reso-
lution shall be condflonal upon the execution and delivery
by Clarence Morris of a valid waiver of ell liabilities that
have accrued or which may hereafter accrue to said Clarence
Morris as owner of Hilltop Perk Subdivision and against the
City of National City and all agents, officers and officials
thereof, by reason of the lowering of the grade of that portion
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of Euclid Avenue adjoing the said Hilltop Park Subdivision.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said it has been called to his attention that
the City of San Diego has sought to collect sales tax from
certain individuals in National City, based upon the theory
that the material was furnished to people within the City of
San Diego, they pay no sales tax to the City or use tax. The
City of San Diego provides for a use tax if sales tax is not
collected, There is an exception in their ordinance, that
tax shall not be collected if the Cities have a similar clause
in their ordinance, same as San Diego, If the Council so
wishes, Mr. Campbell said he would see what can be worked out
with the City Manager's office of the City of San Diego. Moved
by Clarke, seconded by Hrrt, that the City Attorney be instructec
to check into this matter, Carried, nil Councilmen present
voting nye..
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding the
General Comnunity Plan for National City. The Commission has
held two public hearings and it is recommended that the City
Council authorize the City Clerk to post notice of a required
third public hearing and the Council conduct the hearing on
July 10, 1951, MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the report accepted, as
read, and the hearing be set on July 10, 1951, Mayor Carrigan
also requested the Council meet with the Commission, prior,to
the hearing in order to go over the Plan. Moved by Clarke,
seconded by Hart, that the City Clerk be authorized to post.
notice of the third public hearing to be held July 10. 19510
at 8:00 P, M. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION w'ts read, regarding the
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request of the Paradise Valley Sanitarium for a zone variance f-i
0-4 use in R-4 zone in order to permit the Sanitarium to
operate a trailer cnmp. It is for temporary use possibly for
a neriod,of one year, The Commission members,agreed on a
limited permit for four trailers for one year, and that the
0-4 use in R-4 zone, for four trailers for one yerr be termin-
ated August 1, 1952, CITY CLERK ALSTON stated no action can be
taken tonight.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION wns road, regarding the ,
request of Dale Mann for a zone variance permit on Lots 11, 12,
13, 14 in Bleck 2 of D. E, Lozier°s Subdivision. Mr. Mann
desires to use a business telephone at 545 E, 14th Street
until such time as he can construct e. new real estate office
and insurance office elsewhere in the Gity. There would be
no signs on the premises. His real estate license is inacti-
vated, The Commission npproved the request of Dale Mann for
the use of a business telephone at his residence for a period
of nne year until he can erect a real estate and insurance
office, MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the request laid over until
the next meeting in order that the City Attorney may draw up
the necessary resolution,
MAYOR CARRIGAN appointed Councilman Ingalls as Finance Chairman,
Councilman Hart and Councilman Curry as members of the Finance
Committee.
COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that Mr. Harkey requested he be paid
for vacation, and asked what action had been taken,, MAYOR
CARRIGAN said that it was tabled for the time being, but asked
the City Attorney to give n ruling in this regard, ATTORNEY
CAMpBELL said he questioned whether or not you c'tn paythe vac
after the resignation. The renigna.tion could have been made
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effective at a future date, and if the Council sow fit to
Approve it in that manner It could have been done. COUNCILMAN
INGALLS stated he understands that Mr. Harkey resigned n few
days short of the time but that he felt he had some compensa-
tory time, LEROY HARKEY said he resigned approximately a
month before his 15 day vacation period actually was earneda
However, there are numerous hours of overtime which were
accumulated and was unable to take off. Mr. Harkey pointed to
the hours of his overtime as further justification of his
request. COUNCILMAN INGALLS said the Civil Service Rules state,
that we cannot pay for overtime, except by special dispensation,
but everytime anything comes up about overtime we find that
no records have been kept. It is not necessary for the Council
to take any action to give the employees time off for overtime, 5
it should not even be necessary for the matter to be brought
before the Council, Mr. Ingalls said he thought that the
Department Heads should keep a. record of the overtime so that
it can be referred to when necessary. MAYOR CARRIGAN said some-
time ago it was requested that the Department Heads keep a
rating primarily for merit purposes and this overtire could
be included as a help to the Council and help to solve these
problems as they come up. MR. HARKEY said that overtime records
are kept in the Street and Sanit^tion Departments. COUNCILMAN
CLARKE said he was in accord with Councilman Ingalls' suggestion.
COUNCILMAN INGALLS said the Civil Service Rules state °depart-
ment herds may grant compensating time off° and he thought it
would be well to make it mandatory instead of permissive, make
it read "department heads shall grant compensating time off°.
MAYOR-CARRIGAN stated that it is the suggestion of the City
Attorney that Mr. Hrzttey submit a letter requesting the amount
in overtime, equivalent to his 15 days vacation; perhaps it
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would avoid the City keep the Cityfon getting int" any legal
difficulties, and the Council can pass an it,
Moved by Hart, second;d by Clarke, that the sleeting be closed,
Cnrried,a.11,:ouncilnan »resent voting aye.
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