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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951 03-06 CC MIN525 National City, California, March 6, 1951 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Clinton D. Matthews at 7:30 P.M. otclock. Councilmen present: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Council- men absent: None. Moved by Hart, seconded by Curry, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 27, 1951, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting eyo. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Sullivan, Warner, Gautereaux. BILLS AUDITED by the Financo Committee presented: General Fund $9,297.82 Capital Rosorvo Fund 6,064,28 Library Fund 865.00 Park M & I Fund 38.10 Plan. Comm. Fund 47.52 Stroot Fund 1,157.32 Payroll Fund 20,405.54 TOTAL $37,875.58 Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that tho bills bo allowed and warrants ordered drewn for same. Carried, by tho follow, Ing vote tonwlt: Ayoa: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart• Matthews.- Nays: None, RESOLUTION NO. 5402 was road, authorizing tho payment of $6,064.28 from the Capital Reserve Fund as follows: Walter HA Barber, $6,023,77, Sower Job 6 & 7; National City Carpet & Linoleum, $40.51, City Hall Remodeling. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that tho Resolution bo adopted. Carried® all Councilmen prosont voting ayo. ATTQNEY MERIDETH CAMPBELL was prosont representing the 3/6 1 1)2 1' 526 Bonita Trust and the Swootwator Fruit'eompeny in regard to tho annexation of°Rancho Mose. Tho Bonita Trust owns most of tho South half of Quarter Scotian 82 and Swootwator Fruit Company owns the South half of Quartor Section 75. On tho South half of Quarter Scotian 75 there is an orchard, a portion of which runs into Quarter Soction 82. Tho Sweet- water Fruit Company receivod no notico of tho annoxation proceedings. Mr. Allon is tho Manager of tho Swoetwater Fruit Company and chief beneficiary of the Bonita Trust and he can see no advantage to be annexed to tho City of National City. MR. CAM'BELL said his 8urposo in appearing before the Council is to request to have that portion of land excluded. Thero was a compromise offor submitted which is also in dispute, for a portion of tho South half of Section 82 and a small portion of Section 75. Mr. Allen asked to oxelude both portions except if a compromise could bo reached of the Ni of Si of Quarter Section 82 and the NW* of Si of Quartor Soction 75, in other words that would leave the opehard out. Although our protest was not in at the time prescribed in the nowspapor, we aro making a protost tonight, that tho Council exclude that portion unless a compromise can bo reached. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked if this compromise would still give us a connocting link. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said her discussion with Mr. Allen varies with Mr. Campbell's. The matter of the South half of Soction 75, which is the Easterly part of this annexation may roasonebly bo excluded almost in wholo and still leave a do point. MRS. SULLIVAN said both Mr. Simmons and sho discussed at somo length with Mr. Allen tho alternative procedure that could bo followed at this 3/6 527 point. The Council has a procedure whereby it may exclude territory in about the same manner that you annex it, and from your past policy, if anyone does not want to remain in and there are portions of the lend that could bo reasonably excluded, that you would no doubt bo in accord. MRS. SULLIVAN said tho only objection sho would have to recommend- ing that the process bo stopped is thr.t it has boon published and the hearing has boon hold, we have hee a first reading of the Ordinance and as soon as it becomes effective it will accelerate the speed with which the Navy Housing Prvject can move, and Mr. Allents interest would be better served if it were not stopped and the Council would be willing to ex- clude him. C1TY MANAGER SULLIVAN asked Mr. Campbell if his client would be satisfied if tho property was annexed now and then excluded. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said ho bolicvod ho would prefer to have it excluded before it is annexed. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that tho Council can hold up the pro- ceedings and see if an agreement can bo reached with Mr. Allen, or they can approve the Ordinance. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that this matter be laid over for another week, and t►yat it b4 =forted to the Attorney. COUNCITJ4kw CLI,3KE said ho would like to ask tho Attorney if ho fools that it will accomplish anything to hold this over and thereby delay tho starting of tho housing project which 1s so sorely needed, ATTORNEY WARNER said he did not believe a week would make much difference and that it might save time later. COUNCIL- MEN CARRIGLN asked the Attorney if he was reasonably sure that at a later date a portion of that territory could be excluded without a general election. ATTORNEY WARNER said 3/6 1 528 that unless there has been an amendment to the Coda that you would havo to havo an oloction. YLYOR MATTHEWS said th:'t something may be accomplishod if we can meet with Mr. Allen. Motior carried, all Councilmen prosont voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL filed a written protest with the City Clerk. MAYOR MATTHEWS announced that the hoaring on the closing of a portion of 14 th Stroot and Harrison Avenue would be hold et this time. Thoro woro no protoats. RESOLUTION NO. 5403 was road, vacating and closing a portion of 14th Street and Harrison Lvonuo. Movod by Curry, second- ed by Clarke, that tho Rosolution be adoptod. Carried, all Councilmen present voting ayo. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that in rogard to tho L.. T. & S. Po Easement on Harrison Avenue, there aro a number of Resolut- ions and Ordinances on oasemonts with tho Sante Fa and he suggested that tho Council adopt a Rosolution giving a re- vocable permit and then when thoy are ell correlated, a master Resolution can bo adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 5404 was road, granting ',omission to tho Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fo Railway Company, to construct, maintain and operate en oxtonsion to an existing track in Harrison Avenue. Moved by Carrigan, secondod by hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, alI Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR MATTHEWS roquestod that the matter of tho V. F. W. Carnival bo hold over since the representative was not present at this time. 3/6 529 APPLICATION FOR B a GE LICENSE by Allen and Cathy C. Taylor, 135 W. 8th Street, for off sale boor and wino, was presontod. A lettor from Acting Chief of Police Owen was road which stated that tho Stato Board of Equalization issued a licenso to Mr. Floyd Hall, Sr. and Mr. Floyd Hall, Jr. on April 12, 1950. Our liconso filos rovoal that Hall's Place was first lieonsod on April 15, 1950. At the expiration of the liconso period two noticos worn sont to the firm and no licenso was applied for until Fobrua4 21, 1951 when Mr. and Mrs. Taylor applied for a liconso for a grocery store at 135 West 8th Street. Thoy produced a receipt for their state sales tax. Mr. Hall, sinco no final return on the 1950 businoss, is liable for the penal provisions of the licenso ordinance according to Soction 52 of Ordinance 708, which substantially statos that within fifteen days cf quitting a business the owner must declare his actual business transactions for the period that his business is in oporation. Tho City License of tho Taylcrs• nay be hold up until this natter is taken care of by Mr, Hall. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Curry, that wo objoet to tho transfer of the beverage license en logal grounds. Carriod, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST FOR REFUND ON BUSINESS LICENSE by Harry F. Kelso, was road. It was approvoe for $5.00 by toting Chiof Owon. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that tho refund be made. Carried, all Councilmen present voting ayo. COMMUNICATION FROM S. Z. GREENBERG was read. Tho letter stated that in rogard to fee interests, tax sales or tax 3/6 530 interests in tho proporty south of Twenty-fourth Stroot, the following is proposed: That he will quit claim doed all of his interest in Lots 1 to 10 in Block 88; Lots 2 to 10 and 13 to 22 in Block 104; Lots 5 to 10 and 13 to 19 in Block 153; Lots 1 to 10 and 13 to 22 in Block 154; Lots 1 to 10 and 13 to 22 in Block 156; Lots 13 to 22 in Block 165; Lots 13 to 22 in Block 166; Lots 13 to 22 in Block 167; Lots 13 to 17 in Block 168. This is to bo in oxchango for a grant deed from tho City covoring Lots 1 to 5 and 17 to 22 in Block 44 and Lots 1 to 10 and 13 to 22 in Block 45. COUNCIL- MAN CARRIGAN asked the opinion of the Attorney on this trade. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that ho folt it was a fair trade. MAYOR MATTHEWS requestod a rocommondation from tho City Manager. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN statod that sho thought tho proposal of Mr. Groonborg►s is a fair ono, and that sho would recommend it. Moved by Clarko, socondod by Carrigan, that the Attorney bo instructed to prepare the escrow instruct- ions and the Resolution necossary for tho trado with Mr. Greenberg. Canriod, all Councilmen presont voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFO:NIL CITIES was presented. The Stato League Board of Directors finds that a 15 percent increase in League revenue is nocossary to carry through an adequate program of Leaguo service in 1951. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that tho prosont dues are $400. This would mean in increase of $60.00. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hort, that tho City of National City pay tho 15 percent in- croaso in dues to the Leoguo of California Citios. Carried, all Councilmen prosont voting aye. %6 531 COMMUNICATION FROM SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHQOL for use of tho Memorial Bowl, was road. They requested the use of the Bowl on Thursday, June 7 for graduation day oxercisos for the National City Junior High and Sweetwater Union High School, and also on tho previous day for rohoarsals. They would also like to use the Community Building on graduation day so that the students nay have a placo to put on their caps and urns, and tho chairs and other oquipment necessary to carry out their program. Thoy also ask if it wculd bo pcssible to use tho Community Building without charge for thoir non-sectarian Vospor Service on the Sunday afternoon proceding graduation. Movec' by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the requests be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting ayo. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA RODEO was read. The letter stated that it is time to again start search for the girl who will wear the title "Swoethoart of tho 1951 California Rodeo", to bo held in Salinas Juno 21-24. Tho girl mist be a high school senior and she must appear in wostorn costume. Tho winner will be awarded a $500. scholarship, good at any college she chooses to attend. MAYOR MATTHEWS suggested that the communication be turned ovor to the City Matra gor. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION in rogard to tho roquost of Charles and Nancy Korth and W. A. Taylor for a zone variance to use approximately 39 acres of land south of 8th Street botwoen "V" lvenuo and Burdon Drive for R-4 usage to build multiple housing on a subdivision basis for rental to Navy personnel, was mac'. This aroa is now zoned R-2 fora 3/6 532 distanco of 125 foot south of 8th Stroet, and the romninder is R-1-A. The Planning Commission approved tho roquost. RESOLUTION NO. 5405 was road, granting a zono varianco to Charles and Nancy Korch and W. A. Taylor for permission to use approxinatoly 39 acres of lend south of 8th Stroot be- tween "V" l_vonue and Burden Drive for R-4 usago to build multiple housing on a subdivision basis. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution bo adopted. Carried, all Ccuncilmon -;rosant voting eyo. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN statod that a mooting with Admiral Baker in his offico, on tho mattor of opening Fourth Street is scheduled for 10:00 A.M., March 13th. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN statod that TAX COLLECTOR VLNSANT prosontod a request for an auction to bo hold on Lots 16 to 20, Block 119, City Plat. Tho application is signed by Charlos M. Davis. Tho amount offorod is $367.85 plus $3.50 for advertising. Total tax and interest to date is $384.95. Tho application for these partiottlar lots was previously before tho Council, and at that time a lesser amount was offered. Mr. Vansant rocomnondod that this amount bo accepted for the opening bid. RESOLUTION NO. 5406 was road, setting the sum of >367.85 as the opening bid for s public tax balo oA Lots 16 to 20 inclusive, in Block 119, City Plat. Tho City Tax Colioctor is directed to advertise tho afore -described property for sale at public auction. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that the Rosolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen 3/6 533 prosent voting aye. GUY MANAGER SULLIVLN statod she would liko authorization to advertise for bids on Sowor Job Nc. 8, which is for sowors in Park Viow Terraco. Moved by Clrrko, seconded by Curry, that tho City Manager bo authorized to advertise for bids on Sewor Job No. 8. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MLNLGER SULLIVAN statod wo rocoivod a letter from the State Board of Equalization rogarding tho protest of an en salo boor liconso to Einar E. Mille. Tho applicant has filed a notice of withdrawal of his application. MAYOR MATTHEWS ordorod tho connunic'-tion filed. RESOLUTION NO. 5407 was read, accepting an easement for sewer purposes only from I. EVERETT and OLIVE EVERETT. CITY CLERK LLSTON is directod to have same rocordod. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that tho Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen prosont voting ayo. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated thct when tho plane crashed in National City on Monday afternoon that in addition to our own Police and Fire Dopartnonts that wo had unlimited holp from the City of Sas Diogu ari.d the Navy, ovoryone was most cooper- ative and it was greatly appreciated. COUNCILMAN CU7RY asked if the city has any foanite equipment that could bo usod on cil fires, as tho wator was not very offective. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said the most effectivo piece of equipment was the Navy's Pressure Foanite. Wo have foanito, but not under pressure. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he thought 3/6 534 it night be well for tho C 'ty to have this foanito equip- ment regerdloss of the cost. MAYOR MATTHEWS suggosted this be referred to the Firo Chiof. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said ho thought the Council should co nplinont our Police and Fire Departments on thoir promptness in getting to the wrockod plane. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that sometime ago tho Council wont on record stating that City enployoos bo givon a definite length of tine to novo into tho City, and wo find ourselves with a number of onployoos who aro unable to move into the City, and that he thought we should extond the time for one yoar. Moved by Curry, socondod by Hart, that the City on- ployees living outside of the City be grantod a year's ex- tension of time in which to move into tho city. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he would like to amend tho motion by changing tho timo of ono yoar to an indefinite period. LTTQtNSY' WARNER said it deponds on just what you want to do. You would have to chan30 the Civil Sorvico Rules if you extend the tine generally, or ycu can designate the employees by name. MAYOR MATTHEWS said porhaps by next week we can have the list of the employoos and axtond their time for ono yoar. If an indefinite tino is designated it wcu1d be taking away from the original intention. COUNCILMAN HART said he thought if a year would be better because if at that time/we have the sane problem it can be extended. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked Councilman Curry if ho wishod to withdraw his notion until wo rocoivo the list of onployoos, or vote on the notion as it stands. COUNCILMAN CURRY said ho would be glad to withdraw it until a list is receivod. ATTORNEY WARNER said he would 3/6 1 535 havo the list available next wook. COUNCITMAN CLARKE sold undor the circunstancos he would also withdraw his anond- ment. COUNCILMAN CURRY said that thorn is no stroet slim on tho one side of 28th Stroot and Highland Avonuo. MR. HLItKEY said the signs havo boon recoivod and ho was undor tho im- pression that they wero installocl and ho would Hake a check. COUNCILMAN CURRY statod ho Volt wo could improve the con- dition of our streets if wo would fill sono of the holes and rosurfaco the places th-t have been fixod tomporarily. There are sovoral places on Highland Avonuo and other plaeos where tho sower has boon installed, and that with a littlo ropair work wo could havo good stroets. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said thoro is a place at tho cornor of 6th and Nrtional Lvo- nue that tho San Dingo Gas & El stria Company is responsible for, it is directly in tho middle of the street and is gott- ing largor ovory day. MAYOR M.,TTHEWS said there seers to be a policy of putting in temporary fill but do not conploto the job. If anytime that wo can state a specific place, repeat i; to *e Clty Mae -agar's. cific.e. COUNCILMAN CURRY said ho would liko to havo permission of the Council to mako a survey of tho stroet lights in the now subdivisions. Mr. Curry said he would like a roport from the City Manager in regard to tho number of lights that have been installed since the lest ones wero ordored. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said that all havo not bo installed and that she would furnish tho Council with a roport. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that Councilnon Curry be authori4d 3/6 536 to conduct a survey on street lights in the new subdivisions. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CLARKE stated that the crosswalks outside of Gate 8 of the Naval Station on Harbor Drive are about ob- literated and that this should bo givon attention. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said that in regard to the Maytimo Band Review, ho suggostod that a Queen of the May be seloctod. To select tho Queen should bo done by popular vote of the Swoetwator High School. This tends to holp put a young lady on tho throshold of succoss for their futuro, and it would glamorize tho parade and gives everyone in tho community a chance to tako a littlo moro interest in supporting tho Maytine Band Review. MR. CLARKE said he hopod tho comnittoo of the Chamber of Conmoreo would give this considoration. COUNCILMAN CURRY statod that tho traffic light at 18th and Highland Lvonuo noods adjusting. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN statod that tho electrician has boon working on the traffic lights this wook as the timing devices got out of adjust- ment, especially during tho wet weathor. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked Councilman Clarke if ho would object to his appointing another Councilman as a nembo„ of the Sewer Appeals Board due to the fact that the meotings aro in the daytime. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said ho would bo glad to havo some- one appointed in his place as it is practically impossible for him to take part. MAYOR MATTHEWS appointed COUNCILMAN HART. 3/6 537 Moved by Gerry, seconded by Harto,that the meeting be closed.. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: CITY CLERK YOR, CITY OF NLTIODtLL CITY, CALIFORNIA 3/6