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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950 06-07 CC MIN379 Rational City, California, June 7, 1950 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Clinton D. Matthews at 7:30 Y.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Council- men absent: None. Moved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 16, 1950, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: SULLIVAN, WARIER, MCCLURE, HARKEY, GAUTEREAUX. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $4,028.70 Street Fund 308.43 Park M & I Fund 437.08 Lt. Dist. #1 32.65 Cap. Outlay Fund 1,1 49.47 Retirement Fund 2,362.03 Plan. Com. Fund 768.33 Payroll Fund 2 64 42 TOTAL $33,727.11 Moved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordereddrawnfor same. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN asked to have the motion delayed a minute to see if we have enough money to pay the bills. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that there was sufficient money. Motion carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Bart,- - Matthews. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5226 was read, authorizing the payment of $1,049.47 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Mission Pipe & Supply, $123.47, Park; C. W. Vansant, $1.00, Petty Cash; Treasurer of U. S., $925.00, Rental Community Building, 6/7 380 $100.00, option to purchase property. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked if there was anyone present that had any oral communication that they would like to bring before the Council at this time. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said "I just want to state something, Mr. Mayor. I would like to bring out the question concerning the policy of the pistol range." He said he understood that these boys go over to San Diego for their pistol shooting. He said that there is a place east of here that they could buy, and if we can do something that will help so that the boys can have their own land for a pistol range, it would be a very good thing. MAYOR MATTHEWS suggested that this be referred to the Recreation Commission to see if we can obtain some land at 18th & Palm for this. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he found out that they did contemplate using some land in that neighborhood; and Mr. Clarke said that he would like a range for the boys 60 yards by 60 yards for a three target range. MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that if it was satis- factory it should be referred to the Recreation Commission. Moved by Carrigan, that it be referred to the Recreation Com- mission. COUNCILMAN CURRY said he thought it should also be referred to the Planning Commission and MAYOR MATTHEWS said "Possibly". COUNCILMAN CLARK.0 said: "any particular reason, John?". COUNCILMAN CURRY said: "no particular reason, I be- lieve it should be. The Planning Commission have the respon- sibility of planning this area for a park and the planning of the buildings, etc. The Planning Commission woul'-' `ske an 6/7 381 active part in that, the Recreation Commission would also have some part in this, and possibly the two of them could work something out. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said "it would be a question of cooperation between the Planning Commission and the Recreation Commission if the Council approves, so that, Mr. Mayor, we want to go on record referring that'to whatever body you think best. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said it would easily be assigned to both Planning Commission and Recreation Commission. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Curry, that this be referred to the Planning Commission and Recreation Commission for their recommendations. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said we should consider the Jubilee since he had it on his mind. He said: "I want to get it off my chest." He said that the various organizations are already calling into the paper about what is going to be done about this Jubilee. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he thought this was mentioned at the last Council meeting for the Council to consider. Mr. Clarke said "so that it would not get left out I want to bring it up now. I think we should do something about this Jubilee, whether the City is going to sponsor it or not". MAYOR MATTHEWS said: "the Jubilee seems to come out about the same time as the other cities in the county have about the same kind of celebration, and the Lions have the Fourth of July celebration and the Chamber of Commerce sponsor the Maytime Band Review. I think it a good idea for the City to drop it unless some other organizations take it over." MAYOR MATTI<<3 asked if this Council is going on record as being in favor of not continuing the Jubi]ee, CC'QCILMAN 6/7 382 HART said: " I make that motion, if one of the organizations do not take it over". MAYOR MATTHEWS said "then the City will drop it unless some other organization takes it over. The City is financing the Bank Review." COUNCILMAN HART said he would make a motion that the City drop it unless it goes to some other organization. COUNCILIMMAN CARRIGAN said ho would prefer to see this held up for a little while and discuss it after we get into the budget." MAYOR MATTHE?)S said: "if we make up our minds now if we are going to sponsor it or not we can offer it to some other organization; it would be to a disad- vantage to wait." COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said he would second MR. HART'S motion. He said: "If we can get a little publicity one of the service groups might take this over, if no one co comes forth, we will have to drop it." MAYOR MATTHEWS asked if there was any -unfinished business. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said there is the group insurance laid over from the last meeting. Since than we have received two additional offers from two different companies, so that we now have four altogether on file. They vary as to the bene- fits and cost. MRS. SULLIVAN said her recommendation is that a digest be prepared and submitted to the employees for an expression as to what they want. There is a difference in the cost of the premiums that have been presented. MRS. SULLIVAN said that at the last meeting she recommended the plan that would cost the City the least. MRS. SULLIVAN said it is her recommendation that the City employees be given the opportunity to make a comparison. The hospital rates range from $8.00 to $10.00 a day, and the benefits vary, some of the insurance has a maternity clause with a nine months sus- pension claagc and others immediate maternity coverage. 6/7 383 Because there :is g_ch a difference in the insurances, MRS. SULLIVAN said she thought the employees should be given a chance to express their opinion. MAYOR MATTHEWS said it will require 75 percent of the employees to take the group insur- ance or none of the companies would handle it. COUNCILMAN CLARKE stated that since this is entirely a matter that con- cerns the employees we should give them an opportunity to pick out the insurance that would be the most suitable, and that he would like to mako that a motion. COUNCILMAN HART said he seconded the motion. Motion carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that in the matter of unfinished business is that of the Trailer Park Ordinance which was re- ferred to her. The representatives of the trailer parks cal - called at Mrs. Sullivan's office and stated that they had not been notified and asked the privilege of reviewing the recommendations of the Planning Commission. MRS. SULLIVAN stated she would like to hold up the recommendations until she can confer with the representatives this week and bring in the recommendation at the next meeting, if there were no objections. HERBERT A. BARNES was present and stated he should have the privilege of speaking tonight. He said: "Mr. Matthews said ho would not keep me waiting. I have given considerable thought and a groat deal of time to this insurance matter. I do not believe the Council realizes tho importance of this insurance. The point is this, if this thing starts, is the City going to contribute fifty percent. CITY MANAGER SULL*- IVAN said the motion that was passed by the Council on the 6/7 384 matter of group insurance, the City would contribute fifty percent. MAYOR MATTHEWS said "Did you understand, Mr. Barnes, that we aro leaving it up to the employees, and the four in- surance companies representatives will meet with the employees themselves. MR. BARNES asked if this meeting is now definite. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that that will be up to the representatives of the four different companies. MRS. SULLIVAN said we will arrange it to the convenience of tho four companies and the employees, but we do not have to do it in a haphazard manner. The employees are to select the benefits that they wish to buy. MR. BARNES said he was sure that it would not be arranged in a haphazard manner and he wondered if the public will not be allowed at this meeting. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that we have not excluded anybody from any meetings I know about. We have no objections to the public, MR. BARNES said "I understand that the public will be in on it." MAYOR MATTHEWS said it would be up to you whether you can make it or not. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said that tho four members of the companies will have to sell the employees. MR. BARNES said the City Manager sent a letter to him and he rang up the Mayor and suggested this meeting. Tho letter I got from the City Man- ager does not tally with the information I have. Those discrepancies could be ironed out. The letter statod I made two calls, the two calls were about night calls. MR. BARNES said he would like to know which of the many Browns thia Mr. Brown was in this particular company, and "I still want to know the Brown and his address." MAYOR MATTHEWS said that "We have been very patient on this matter of insurance, in the way we have handled it. It will now be up to the dif- ferent companies." MR. BARNES said "I want the name of that 61? 385 Brown". MAYOR :uATTHEWS said "Jim Broom". MR. BARNES asked what Mr. Brown's business address was, and MAYOR MATTHEWS said he was not just sure what the address is. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said that she did not recall. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said: "You speak of Brown and Kempsoy? The business address is 333 "E" Ave., Chula Vista, and Mr. Kompsey's home address is 1041 E. 6th Street, National City". MR. BARNES said: "Where does Mr. Brown live?" This letter is different, that is the point I want to make. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he had a copy of the same thing that was sent to Mr. Barnes. Mr. Kempsey lives at 1041 E. 6th Street and James Brown lives on Beach street in Chula Vista. MR. CLARKE said he was out to Brown & Kempsey in Chula Vista and they have a business established. COUNCILMAN HART said: "I was also out there and I know he has a business." MAYOR MATTHEWS said: "Mr. Barnes, would you please sit down now." MR. BARNES said: "I feel I am being railroaded again." COUNCILMAN CLARKE said: "We do not want you to feel bad about this, we thought we handled this in a democratic way. The thing is for you to go out and sell your proposition." MR. BARNES said: "I want to know about the mooting." MAYOR MATTHEWS announced it was 8:00 P.M. C. R. KELLOGG was present and asked about his request for a ,refund on his business license. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said it was given to the Attorney for a report, we could perhaps take it out of order, and have the report now. ATTORNEY WARNER said: "It will only take a minute. When this was referred to me I was to find out what kind of a license he had. The nho each Mr. Kellogg had, the Ordinance does not 6/7 386 provide for a refuna. I was informed that tho liconse was a yearly one which cost $75.00 and no refund is granted on this type license, just on the gross sales estimated type of license. MR. KELLOGG said: "May I state a little fact, before this Council was changed here, that was when this transaction was on, I was informed by one of your Councilmen that one license could bo cancelled and then take out another license, I acted on the advice of one of your old members and asked for the issuance of a new license and cancelling of the old one. That was the opinion I acted on. If it is too late to do anything then that is all that can be done, but I did got that information from Mr. Adams." MAYOR MATTHE14S said: "I am sorry to say we can't do anything." ATTORNEY WARNER stated that if it is a yearly license and he does not use it the entire year he still has to pay for the license, the Ordinance provides for a refund on gross sales, but no provision is made for a refund on a yearly license. MR. KELLOGG said: "Yes, I know, but I acted on advice and it amounts to about $38.00 this way, and the other way to $45.00. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that at this time we will proceed with the auction of these lots. "This is the time set for t the City of National City to accept oral competitive bids for the the purchase of the following described property: Block 19, Lots 3 to 10, City Plat, facing on East side of Roosevelt Avenue northerly from 19th Street extending 200 foot northerly from 19th Street. The rules of bidding are as follows: TERMS: The terms are cash and cash is defined as lawful money of the United States, or certified check, or a combination of the same, TITLE: The case deposited by the bidder will be placed in escrow with instructions to 6/7 387 ,' furnish the successful bidder with a certificate of title of insurance from the City. MRS. SULLIVAN asked if there were any questions. MR. LOUCKS was present and said he would like a little information about the roads. He said: "They are already opened and deeded to National City; the only thing I want is some assurance that these lots will be kept open; if the property owners object to the street being deeded you cannot build it up without putting a wall around it. On the South part it will have to be raised about six or seven feet., Is there any assurance that the streets will not be closed?" MAYOR MATTHEWS said: "WE expect to keep the streets open." MR. LOUCKS said: "I am just thinking of the number of things that have been handled in this way by the old Council; a street could be closed for their friends so that they could put in an extra house. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said: "Mr. Warner will explain what is necessary to close a street." MR. LOUCKS said: "I won't bid on this unless I can get some assurance that the streets won't be closed, they would like to sting me. If those streets are not open I will have to put in a wall." MAYOR MATTHEWS said: "I think the Council see no objection to raising the grade of any of these streets up to the same approved grade level. MR. GREENBERG said: "As the owner of the adjoining property I have the right to object if any streets are closed. I do not see hour the Council can object. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said: "The Attorney can clarify this and give us some legal data." ATTORNEY WARNER said: "The Council must first pass an Ordinance of Intention to vacate and close the street, after it is passed ttmc for hearings of protest are published, then if the Council decides to close it a Resolution of closing is 6/7 388 passed by the Council." ME. Bi_Nn ask?d• "About the cash, is it depositue in escrow cr here?" MRS. SULLIVAN said: "Here this evening." CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN asked: "What am I bid for Lots 3 to 10 in Block 19?" MR. LOUCKS bid $1200.00, MR. GREENBERG $1250.00, MR. LOUCKS $1300.00, Mr. GREENBER $1500.00, MR. LOUCKS $1600.00, MR. GREENBERG $1700.00. MRS. SULLIVAN said: "1700.00 for the eight lots; lots 3 to 10 in Block 19. Any other bids? Going once, going twice, sold to Mr. Greenberg." MR. LOUCKS said: "I made $500.00 for you people." MR. GREENBERG said: "That will just cut my taxes a little bit next year." RESOLUTION NO. 5227 was read, authorizing Doris Sullivan to enter into an escrow for completing the auction sale of Lots 3 to 10, Block 19, City Plat; S. Z. GREENBERG having been the highest bidder at said auction in the amount of $1700.00. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said to MR. LOUCKS: "That makes us even now for helping you out on the Plumbing Ordinance." OPENING OF BIDS on 12th Street. The following bids were opened: T. B. Penick & Sons, $2,562.50; M. E. Riley, $2,492.05; C. B. Saunders, $2,542.00; W. F. Nelson Co., $2,665.00; Walter E. Rugger, $3,239.00. MAYOR MATTHEWS said: "I would suggest that these bids be referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for consideration, and report at the next meeting. LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM L. E. C. SMITH, Was read. The Jotter states that he would like the Council to accept his 6/7 389 resignation :rem :.h.c National City Planning Commission as of any date that suic.. them. Ho stated that he had served for a long time, and was appointed by councilmen who have been out of office for many years; also that he feels the present council, elected by the people, should be able to choose the members of the Planning Commission. LETTER FROM NATIONAL CITY * CHULA VISTA REALTY BOARD, was read. The letter states that should there be a vacancy on the Planning Commission, they would like to submit and high- ly recommend Roger T. Lindholm, 608 Roosevelt Avenue, for consideration in making an appointment. COUNCILMAN HART made a motion, seconded by Carrigan, that Mr. Smith's resignation from the Planning Commission be ac- cepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR MATTHEWS suggested that if the Council agrees they might make the appointment of Mr. Lindholm to fi}1 the va- cancy. COUNCILMAN CLARKE asked how long these members were appointed for. ATTORNEY WARNER said Mr. Lindholm's appoint- ment would be until January 21, 1952, thus filling the unexpired term of L.E.C. Smith, resigned. RESOLUTION NO. 5228 was read, authorinzing the appointment of Roger T. Lindholm to the City Planning Commission, said term to expire at the expiration of the term of L. E. C. Smith, resigned, which date is January 21, 1952. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR MATTHEWS said he would suggest that a letter be written to Mr. Smith thanking him for the services and the time he 6/7 390 has put in on the Planning Commission. /loved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that the letter be written. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNIC ATION FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE regarding the Maytime Band Review, was read. The letter states that the Chamber of Commerce and the City of National City have just completed a verli,succossful season with the Maytime Band Review and that it was an outstanding community event. The Maytime Band Review Committee made a numbor of suggestions to make the review an even greater event for the next year, In order to attract more participants and more spectators which in the long run means more interest and more dollars in the community, we believe that our organization should concentrate on the production of the Band Review as thb one big program of the yoar. The letter further status that thoy believe that the City of National City should consider the Maytime Band Review as the one great advertising and promotion activity for the year and to that end, underwrite the cost of the program. They request that the City Council include $5,00 in the 1950- 51 budget to underwrite the 1951 Fourth Annual Maytime Band' Review. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he would like to ask how much the City has been putting into this Maytime Band Review. MAYOR MATTHEWS said "$3,000.00 was underwritten." CITY MAN' AOER SULLIVAN said that the bills paid on it to date were about $1500.00 with some additional ones to pay. COUNCILMAN CLARKE asked if MRS. SULLIVAN felt that we are in a position to underwrite the amount asked for. MRS. SULLIVAN said she thought it should be referred to the Budget Committee as a Whole and not vote on it at this time. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that this matter be referred to the Budget 6/7 391 Committee. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FIESTA DE LA LUNA ASSOCIATION, was read. The letter states that on June 23rd and 24th of this year, Chula Vista will celebrate its sixteenth annual Fiesta de la Luna. Among the many attractions in tho Fiesta will be its gigantic garage to be held on Saturday, Juno 24th, starting at 10:00 a.m. They ask that National City participate in this parade. An entry blank was enclosed. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked if their invitation to participate is a request for us to enter a float. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said: "that is my understanding. I have not discussed it." MAYOR MATTHEWS said that the last two years we have entered a float; that is the Chamber of Commerce and the merchants have. COUNCILMAN CLARKE asked: "Do I understand that 1f we have a float in this parade that the various service groups will contribute towards it? Who will that be left up to, the City itself or some service group?" MAYOR MATTHEWS said: "If the City ape sponsors it it might be left up to the City. We might ask the cooperation of the service groups, or we could refer it to tho Chamber of Commerce and ask their help and have them sharp the financial end of it. Do you think we should be represented?" COUNCILMAN CLARKE said: "I think we should, but I would like to hoar what some of the Councilmen think about it." COUNCILMAN HART asked: "What is the cost of it?" MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that the cost of entering a float can usually run into a lot of money, usually•$150.00. It really is more of a Chamber of Commerce activity, but the Chamber of Commerce is rather financially embarrassed at this time. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, that we write them a nice letter thanking them for the opportunity. Carried, all 6/7 392 Councilmen pre:ert mooting aye, CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that the next item on the agenda was the request to the State Allocation Board for site reim- bursement. MRS. SULLIVAN said that the State of California under Chapter 47, Statutes of 1944 has appropriated funds for allotment to provide financial assistance to Local Agencies for the purpose of defraying not to exceed ono -half the cost of acquiring sites for public works projects. Under this Statute the City would be reimbursed in the amount of $970.00 from the State. RESOLUTION NO. 5229 sas read, authorizing Mayor Clinton D. Matthews to sign the request to the Postwar Public Works Re- view Board and authorizing Mayor Matthews to conduct all negotiations and conclude all arrangements, including sub- mission to the Director of Finance of application for payment of the State's share of the cost of tho acquisition of the site for which it is requesting aid from the State of Calif- ornia under Chapter 47, Statutes of 1944 (4th Extra Session). Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. AUDIT REPORT by Kegler & Collura, was referred to. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that no doubt some of the Councilmen had seen a copy of the audit. There are not enough copies at present but more will be available. The audit also cent- ains the recommendations of Kegler & Collura. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated that the audit was not complete, that there will be a good many more additions, and that for tho time being just be referred to the Council since it is not complete. 6/7 393 COUNCILMAN CPl.Ri3ur s.ig;est that each member got a copy and study It nrd not accept it until it is complete. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said that he had not even seen the audit and would appreciate an opportunity to look it over before he could decide on it. CITY MANAGER said that we have made copies of the recommendations but no copies have been sent to the Councilmen as we do not have a complete report. COUNCIL- MAN CARRIGAN said: "The way the audit is now I do not think you would get a great deal out of it. It is not a complete picture in any sense of the word." COUNCILMAN HART said: "I would rather have it when it is completed." COUNCILMAN CURRY said he too would prefer to have it completed. COMMUNICATION FROM MAX H. SEEGER, insurance adjuster was read. The letter requests that the Council deny the claim of Betty Johansson. RESOLUTION NO. 5230 was read, denying the claim of Betty Johansson, January 29, 1950, filed with the City Council of the City of National City, on April 26, 1950. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution bo adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF LA MESA regarding rent decontrol was read. The letter stated ,that they were enclosing copies of notes published in local papers and calling attention to hearings for rent decontrol in the City of La Mesa. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Curry, that the communication be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5231 was read, accepting the following grant deed for street purposes only, and authorizing City Clerk 6/7 3914, Alston to have same rec edcd: PAUL A. AMES and HENRIETTA AMES. The Easterly Thirty (30) feet of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Forty Acre Lot One in Quarter Section One Hundred Thirty-two of Rancho de la Nacion, in the City of National City, County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map thereof No. 166 on file in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution bo adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that Dan Corliss was present and that he had a meeting to go to, so would like to present'his problem to the Council at this time. MR. CORLISS stated that he was interested in the opening of 12th Street between Palm and "R" Avenue. Mr. Corliss said: "I think it has been before the Council before. Some of you are familiar with this. The road has been open for a number of years. The person that bought this property after a couple of years closed that street from Palm to "R", the balance is deeded to the City." ATTORNEY WARNER stated that after he talked to Mr. Corliss he checked into this matter, as in the begin- ning he was not familiar with it. This matter was first presented to the Council on December 21, 1948. It appears that all the property had been deeded except that property owned by three persons. The Council intended to open the street to the public, that motion was rescinded. ATTORNEY WARDER further stated that action could be brought to open this street. Ono of the three property owners is now ready to give his O.K. which only leaves two. It would moan the moving of a house, and Attornoy Warner stated that it was his suggestion to Mr. Corliss that before we bring any action we 6/7 395 go out and talk w'_:;nt tha man and sell hiu the idea that it would improvo his property and help him move his house back. if we cannot sell him the idea of deeding his portion we can bring action making him open that street. COUNCILMAN HART said: "I make a motion that the City Attorney talk with the man." MAYOR MATTHEWS said that is going right along with the program of opening up streets, and that he thought it would eventually have to be opened. MAYOR MATTHEWS said he would like to hear from Mr. McClure. ENGINEER McCLURE stated that this particular street has, boon discussed before and it is his belief that it fits in with the major street program. Mr. McClure stated that his office has made a number of attempts to have this street deeded but so far has been un- successful. MAYOR MATTHEWS said Mr. McClure should go out and talk to the man, and that he would like to go along with the Attorney and Engineer. The man had a shotgun and it will be necessary to use diplomacy. MAYOR MATTHEWS said they could go any time that the three of them can get together. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked how ouch of 12th Street is not deeded, and Engineer McClure said from Palm to "R", Palm to Paradise Drive is deeded. ATTORNEY WARNER said that it is about 630 feet that we do not have deeds for. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he was out with Mr. Corliss and there is a barricade across with a sign which reads "If you go in there with your car you will lose it". COUNCILMAN CLA,RKE said ho would like to point out that Mr. Corliss has already deeded quite a section east of this barricade, and in order to get to his property he has to go over a piece of land that has an easement on it before he can get to his house, -MR. CORLISS stated that 17 or 18 people living on the other side of him that travel that 6/7 396 street; and chat L:osJ people came into the Council a year ago requetti•zi, thy open the street if we deeded the pro- perty with the understanding that they were to open the other side of the street„ Mr. Corliss stated that he believed that according to law if a street is travelled for a certain length of tine it becomes a public street, and if brought into court it could be opened that way without a great deal of cost. PERMISSION FOR CITY CLERK TO PURCHASE TAX DEEDED LANDS, was presented. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that there are fifty- nine lots involved in this. It will moan getting this property back on the tax roll. RESOLUTION NO. 5232 was read, authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement for an option to purchase the following described taxdeeded lands : (Insert description); and authorizing the City Clerk to pay the County of San Diego the sum of $57.00 pursuant to said agreement. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RENEWAL OF SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR NATIONAL CITY SIGN was present presented. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that she understood that the Council wished to discuss it. The agreement expires Julyel, 1950. MAYOR MATTHEWS suggested that the agreement bo held up until the next meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, appointing a committee to consider signs in National City; and Mayor Matthews stated that we have discussod before the placing of signs, some think that the sign should be at the entrance to the City. MR. HARKEY stated that the sign is owned by the Electrical Products Corp. and we pay $10.50 per month rental. COUNCILMAN CLARKE asked if the freeway is going 6/7 396A (INSE:F:D nE&1RTPTrON) Lots 19 to 22, Blor'a: ' , Bach & 3.1rul i s Sub.; Lots 1 to 10 & 17 to 22, Block 38, C:.t;* ,Plat; 3- Lot 3 all 4 & 5, Block 42, City Plat; Lots 20 to ^n3 Block 42, 'J;.ty Plat; Lots 15 to 22, Block 47, City Plat; Lots 14 to 17, Block 48, City Plat; Lots 9 and of Lot 12, City Plat; City Plat; Block 171, Block'173, Block 209, & 10 Block 10, Block 73, City Plat; E 15 ft. of N 50 ft. Block 80, City Plat; Lots 18 and 19, Block 117, Lot 21, Block 118, City Plat; Lot 8, Block 146, Lot 8, Block 147, City Plat; Lots 13 & 14, City Plat; Lot 13, Block 172, City Plat; Lot 21, City Plat; Lot 13, Block 174, City Plat; Lot 11 City Plat; Lot 5, Block 211, City Plat; Lots 9 211, City Plat; Lots 4 & '5, Block 214, City Plat; Lot 15, Block 234, City Plat; Lot 16, Block 234, City Plat; Lots 21 & 22, Block 275, City Plat. 11 6/7 397 to be the main cut^ance to tAe Hain part of National City. MAYOR MATTHEWS statue that that is open for argument, "we have been working on getting 4th opened at Main, also 8th, 13th and 24th Streets, and as to which one will become the main entrance I do not think we can give the answer". COUNCIL- MAN CLARKE said 8th Street might be a entrance to the City but not a main entrance, CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that the request for the opening of 4th Street met with some op- position regarding safety. MRS. SULLIVAN that several child- ren have been killed in this area, and it is a matter of making an agreement with tho office of Public Works and then proceed from there. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN that we granted the one-way traffice on 4th Street. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said that the Navy and Engineer McClure agree on the route to be used and we will proceed from there, and that Public Works is in agreement, but it is a matter as to what we want and what they want. MAYOR MATTHEWS said: "We will leave it up to the City Manager and the Engineer." MAYOR MATTHEWS said that -in regard to the sign he thought we should hold up the renewal of this contract, and meet with this committee and determine if the sign is used, the best place for it, or if anyone had any ideas. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated that he thought we should have a sign at each entrance and that he was in favor of buying the signs and not renting. MAYOR MATTHEWS said he also was in favor of buying the sign, and he would like to have this referred to the Planning Con - mission for their suggestions. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN asked how long the City had boon renting the sign and MRS. SULLIVAN said she did not know. MR. HARKEY said he could not say how long it has been rented but that the rental of $10.50 per 6/7 398 month included the painting of it. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said that: "I have had experience in renting and in buying, and it is cheaper to buy. MAYOR MATTHEWS said he agreed with Councilman Carrigan. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that this be referred to the Planning Commission and the Chamber of Commerce for their recommendations. Carried, all Council- men present voting ayes CO?g4uNICATION FROM NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT was road. The letter requested that the Council in planning for the devel- opment of the property which the City now owns between Divis- ion and Fourth and east of Palm, give consideration to the possibility of allowing the school district to acquire a portion of this land as a future school site. The members of the Governing Board and the District Superintendent will be glad to appear before the Council at any time its members request, for a further explanation of this need, as well as a general consideration of school plans for the future. COUNCILMAN CLA,RKE stated that inaccordance with the letter, the City Manager be authorized to arrange a meeting with the Board concerned. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said: "I recommend that they neet at a regular Council meeting so all members can be present." COUNCILMAN CLARKE said: "That was my in- tention." MAYOR MATTHEWS asked if there were any objections to having a meeting with the School Board. He said that we are in the process of taking some of the County area and it night be possible there is land that might be considered. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, that City Manager Sullivan arrange a meeting with tho School Board. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 6/7 399 REGUESTS FOR REFUNDS ON BUSINESS LICENSES were read. Request of Mrs. Rodney B. Gannon, approved for $5.00; Erich H. & Charlotte H. Glaser, approved for $5.00; request of Morton Schreiber, approved for $20.00. The requests were approved by L. W. Bates, License Collector. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that the refunds be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM TH E CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read. The Civil Service Commission has certified from an eligibility list of three persons, the following three names in the order of their respective ratings, for the position of Fire Chief, to fill one vacancy. 1. J. Clifford Bailey, 2, Martin E. Fernbet 3. W. C. Simms. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated: "I have prepared a statement I would like to make before the Council, and I want to have it: written in the minutes of the meeting." "For quite a while now, I have been keeping a rather close check on both our Police Department and our Fire Department. The' reasons being, that to this city or any city, they are an item of major expense. The Fire Dept. even more so than the Police Dept. as the Police Dept. does bring in a certain amount of revenue. These two departments are the city's first line of defense, both in peace time and in time of major disasters. These two departments, more than any other are constantly in the public eye, are watched a good deal closer, for that reason by the public, and are judged by the type of service they render. These two departments more than any other will bring deroga- tory remarks from the public, on themselves and on this or 6/7 400 any other administration. Those two departments more than any other, should and must, merit the citizens complete con- fidence. These two departments should and must be, more high- ly coordinated than any other. Those two departments more than any other require this Council's most serious thinking when making appointments. These two departments to my way of thinking, will do more and cost less, using preventive measures, rather than putting out a fire or locking up a person after an accident. I personally am not satisfied with either our police department nor our fire department. The type of fire protection we have to my way of thinking, is too much hind -sight and not enough fore -sight. To my know- ledge, our fire hydrants are not flushed or tested period- ically. Perhaps some of them would be quite difficult to open. I saw one opened just a short time ago, and the mud which came out was a sight to see. Sometimes, only a few minutes could nuke a great difference in fighting a fire. To my knowledge, there are no systematic inspections made as to fire hazards in this city,and we all know that plenty exist. I know of specific instances where the building code has been violated in the past, where fire hazards exist, where it has been called to the attention of the proper authorities, and nothing was done about it. Those conditions were allowed to exist to avoid stepping on certain tons. Those conditions still exist and are still fire hazards. This should not be, and is a rank injustice to those who do comply. I have bene- fited greatly by the number of interested citizens who have called on me in the past several weeks in regard to this ap- pointment. They have verified certain facts which I have gathered and will bring to your attention at the proper time. 6/7 401 '1 It is also my cpiaion, along with several members of the Civil service commission, and public opinion, that in the interest of good government, department heads should not be under civil service and I intend to work to that end. It is, also my opinion, that the probationary period for departments heads, should be increased to at least two years, rather thaj six months. The City Manager is to make her recommendations in regard to this appointment. I do not now know what her recommendation will be. I'm not sure her recommendations will co-incide with my views. But, I want it clearly under• stood that if I follow her recommendation, it will be because I want to give her as much authority and responsibility as possible to enable her to put this city in the enviable position which I know it can hold in the county. Further, I am sure her recommendation will consider the best interests of our city to her way of thinking. But, this appointment is not her responsibility alone, we too, must accept this res- ponsibility and be prepared to live with it. I want to reiterate again, that irregardless of who receives this ap- pointment, that it be made with a probationary period of at least two years. This is serious business gentlemen, lots treat it as such, and let us, each one, lay aside personalities and party affiliations, and do what each one of us in his own heart believes to be the best thing for our city." COUNCILMAN CLARKE said: "Regarding this appointment, I an looking at this purely from an efficiency standpoint, and also from the standpoint of the fact that we have a Civil Service Commission appointed by the Council to censure any of these applicants. When a new position is to be filled or a promotion to be made, from the standpoint of the Civil Service Commission it is 6/7 402 based on the merit system. There are people who are talking about, in this case, the Fire Department officials, These men have taken the examination and all passed on the merit system without consideration of political party or any of the other things mentioned. I believe the people who have scored this examination have done so with the best interests of the city at heart. I hope that the man who has scored the high- est gets the job." COUNCILMAN HART said: "I think the man who has scored the highest should get the job. I believe we should have a two years probationary period. CITY MANAGER 'SULLIVAN said: "I have interviewed each of the three people at some length and agree that some of the recommendations of COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN aro of great importance to the City and that we have been lax in some instances regarding the prevent- ion of fire. We are not doing all the things that we should do. I have discussed this with the three applicants and they have been given an opportunity to make their recommendations. The basis of my recommendation must be good management. I have investigated all that I could within the scope of time available and I have discussed quite frankly that there must be a probationary period that is real and not just a matter of time, and on this basis I recommend that you appoint the first man on the list to handle the job." COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated: "I move that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted with the two year probationary period." COUNCILMAN HART said he agreed with Councilman Carrigan's motion. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said that would require a change of rules. E. E. INGALLS, Chairman of the Civil Service Commission was present and stated that regularly the probationary period is six months and usually in that period of time you can tell 6/7 1+03 - Whether or not a man is capable of performing his dutieso COUNCILMAN CLARKE said: "Due to the fact that the required probationary period is one year in the Federal Government; the way this picture looks to ao, some of those things stated by COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN arc true. In tho past the Council has not given serious thought to the Departments heads' recommendations, and it is unfair to them. This Council should see that they are given a chance, then 1f within six months they cannot fill tho bill, there is only ono answer.* COUNCILMAN CURRY said: "I agree with Councilman Carrigan that the heads of the Departments should not be under Civil Service." COUNCILMEN HART said: "If they do hot perform their duties the Council could firo them." COUNCILMAN CLARKE said: "I can't quite agroe with not having the Department heads, under Civil Service. In the past there has been too much of this picking out of Certain employees, these appoint- ments would become a political football and that is not good government from the Council right on down to the janitor and it seems we should have that thought in mind. There is a great responsibility to' the Council and there is no doubt we should not change the set up as it is at the present tine. I would rather see then under Civil Service." COUNCILMAN CAR- RIGAN said that perhaps we should re -phrase the probationary period. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said: "Mr. Mayor, I believe department heads are on probation at all tines. I do not believe any department heads feel secure." COUNCILMAN CLARKE said: "We are dealing with mon who have been on the Fire Department a number of years and it does not seen to me it is going to take two years to find them out," COUNCILMAN CA,RRIGAN said: "Even if I was a habitual drinker I could do 6/7 404 without it tciiper :.,)p.' CIT1 MANAGER SULLIVAN said she would have no hesitahxy T.bout roconucnding dismissal to this Council of anyor_c the is not performing his duties to the best intorest of the City, COUNCILMAN CLARKE said we night got alit/ opinion from the '\Gtornoy on the regulations as it is set up now. ATTORNEY WARNER statod: "I do not hank you could change the rules without a hearing. Y ou would have to go through tho same procodure as you did about the 40 hour week." COUNCILiM1AN CLRRIGAiJ said: "you change the rules." ATTORNEY WARNER said that the Council adopts an ordinance, but it provides for a hearing in changing the rules. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said: "I uove that the appointment be held up to see if there would be a policy forthcoming." MR. INGALLS said: "I think that would be out of order to hold this over as it is required by law to make an appointmont within sixty days, and tho tine is about up." RESOLUTION NO. 5233 vas read, authorizing the appointment of J. Clifford Bailey as Fire Chief, effective June 7, 1950, at a salary of $362.00 per month, with a six months probationary poriod. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that tho Resolu- tion be adoptod. Carried, all Councilmen presont voting aye. CITY IatiGEIt SULLIVAN that a motion requesting the Civil Service Commission to review the ordinance toward amending it in regard to tit: dopartment heads being undor Civil Ser- vice, could be done. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Curry, that the request be made. Carried, by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: Clarke. MAYOR MATTHEWS said there would be a meting in the City 6/7 405 Manager's offt ._lornn g at 1.0:00 A.M. It is a hoot- ing With the th i c a,.i. :.ho p .s is tee examination for Fire Chief and he wool_? Ake the, neubers of the Council to be present. RESOLUTIQN NO. 5234 :r-s read, authorizing the annexation to National City of •.:_i•:habitcd property designated as "Sweet- water Delta", located in the County of San Diego, State of California, and hounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Southerly City liriits, said point being op- posite station 155 i 86.84 on the westerly right-of-way lino of State Highway as shown on right-of4Way Map X1-SD-w-0 of the Depattnent of Public Works, Division of Highways, State of California, thence S 18° 3159" W n distanco of 1136.98 feet, thence S 14°25'10" to the right of radius 280 foot and central angel of 60°47'37° a distance of 341.08 foot, thence S 71°46' W a distance cf 119,51 feet, thence S 18°14' E a distance of 100 `_bet, thence N 71°46' E a distance of 88.05 feet, thence 'tlong a cu-oe conoave to the right cf r.dius 280 fleet and centr:1 angle of 82°12'024 r distance of 401.71 feet; thence S 18°33'59E distance of 1326.66 foot to a point on the Northerly lino of Chula Vista City limits said lino being tho Southerly lone of Quarter Soction 160; thence S 71°37'45" W along tnc southerly lino of Quarter Section 160; and continuing ::long the auutnerly line of Qunxtor Sections 174 and 179 to an intersection with the moan high tide lino as establ:.shod by a recorded document "Agreement of Arbitrat- ion of tho Ordinary High Water Mark" Covering certain lands in tiltional City, Chula vista, and County territory between the twc cities, sate intorsnction lying N 8°43118" W distant '6.85 foot from monument 37 of said mean high tide line thence 6/7 406 N8°43'18" W a disnn.icc '03,30 foot to monµpent 86, thence continuing alone, suit tc•t,: high tide line to a point of in.; tersection with th.; )oucnerly City Limits of National City; said -point lyl:tp '' = cwecn nonumonts . % and 53 and N 31°10' W distant 26.84 fcct-rrcmInonunont 54 of said mean high tide lino, thence N 71°44,34" E along the Southerly City Limits of National City to the poiht of beginning: Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that tho Resolution be adopted& parried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that recommendations for a notion are in order at this time, if the Council sees fit to do so; that the rights of way through Greenwood Cemetery to link Highland Avenue with the proposed cross town Wabash Freeway in San Diego, be obtainod by the County Board of SuLer- visors. Moved by Carrigan, seconded.by Clarke, that the City Manager be authorized to request the County Board of Supervisors in order to obtain this right of way. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAD stated that: "You all know that the City Electrician resigned and there is not sufficient work to employ r full time man. We have a man who is willing to be on call for $75.00 per month for not more than thirty hours of work per month. His duties will be to inspect street signals r,t least once each woek and shall inspect the electrical oquipucnt and sewer pump houses at least twice each month. I would like to reconmond the appointment of Jeff Devis,2545 B Avonue, National City." COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN sa_d. 'I would liko to rsk a question; in regard to the 475,OC a month, has the City a gucrantee that he will 6/7 407 put in thirty Yo•r's,' uTTI ii.LNAGER SULLIVAN stated that with all the work the-n: £- =;r him it will take that much time. RESOLUTION NO. 523'/ v.; road, authorizing the appointment of Jeff Davis, 2545 B J.verre, National City as City Electrician on call at $75„00 per :ac.nth for not more than Thirty hours of work per month; it being understood and agreed that ho shall inspect street signals at least once each week and shall inspect the electrical equipment, sewer pump houses at least twice each month, and that any electrical work required by the City in excess of thirty hours per month shall be paid for by the City at tho rate of $2.50 per hours; that this employment is effective as of June 1, 1950. Moved by Harty seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution bo adopted, Carried) all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. an ordinance of intention to vacate and close a portion of a public street to -wit: 14th Street from the easterly line of National :,venue to the westerly line of "D" Avenue, was presented. The Ordinance was read in fulls Moved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that tho Ordinance bo laid over until the next meeting for tho second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Uattnews. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER SULLIV..N stated that she had received a communice tion from the Board of Trustees of the National City Library recommending the re -appointment of one of the members., Moved ,by Hart, seconded by Curry, that this natter be laid over. Carried, all C'eunci lnon present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 236 vas read, authorizing an increase in • 6/7 1+08 salary to Howard effective June 1, 1950, salary $310.00 per month. Mivcd by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, that the Resoluticn be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5237 was road, authorizing Doris Sullivan to request a reservation of One Million Dollars of federal capital grant funds and to apply for a preliminary advance of funds to the Housing and Hone Finance Agency. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, that tho Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said she would like authorization to employ two additional employees in the Sewer Department. It will be the next two on the maintenance man list. Mrs: Sullivan said that she did not have the names of the men. They would be employed starting next week. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that the employment of the two mon in the Sewer Department be authorized. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , allowing a property owner to install plumbing fixtures or do other plumbing work on his own hone was presented for the final reading. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 786, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 764 AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 706 OF THE ORDINANCES' OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, BY'ADDING SECTION TWO AND A HALF. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clare;°that the Ordinance 6/7 be adopted. Crr 1+09 `...; fcfln1•ir.I vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, (u.�r, EL.;'t, Ma;tl.ews. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER SULLtV:N stated that we would discuss the romps. mendations of the Recreation Commission but the Commission is still in scssion and after the meeting is over we will discuss their recommendations, COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he would like to ask if anything has been done about the garbage and rubbish in the Housing project. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that this had been referred to the District Manager and that they will cooperate With us and give us petmission to paint the requircc' areas Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that City Manager Sullivan be authorized to take care of this condition. Carried; all Councilmen present voting ayes COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said: "While we are still on unfinished business, I have made several requests in regard to the stop signal on 6th and Highland Avenue: It still shuts off at 7:00 O'clock. This was referred to the Traffic Commiksions" CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said that we do not find any documenta- tion for the Traffic Commission, MRS. SULLIVAN said that the traffic commission as it now is is rather informal; and perhaps this should be referred to tho Lighting Committees COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN asked how often the Traffic Committee, meets. CITY MANAGER SULLIVJ said she would suggest that it be a Traffic Safety Committee. MAYOR MMATTHEWS said that it night also be good for the Council if we have some typo of information from the Automobile Club, CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said that she would bring in a recommendation at the next 6/7 410 Council meeting - COUNCILMAN CL A3i: n 3 y aoeu- t:w bu'.iding at 26th and National Avenue. ATTORNEY V-1-11:F2 said that the rubbish has been removed and burned; it is all cloarud up, A letter was written to the owner but no reply has been received as yet. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said that the letter was written a long time ago. ATTORNEY WARNER said that the Building Inspector said that there is nothing structurally wrong with the building, it just looks bad. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN paid that it is a fire hazard. ATTORNEY WARNER said that we still have negotiations pending and are trying to get ahold of the owner. COUNCILMAN HART said that if they do not board it up the same condition will exist. COUNCILMAN CARRIG.'.N said that tho grass had boon burnod off. COUNCILMAN CL,.RKE wondered if there was- n't some provision in tho Fire Dept.'s code that makes the condition of such a building a fire hazard. ATTORNEY WARNER stated: "1 talked with the City Building Inspector and he inspected the building, and as I recall, he said there was nothing wrong structurally with the building. llo will go into it further." NJLYOR MATTHEWS said: "Ws, will leave it in the hands of the Attorney -for the Present." CITY ATTORNEY WARNER stated the the Subdivision Ordinance has been prodared, but there have been some changes made, and Mr. Warner said he would like to have permission to typo it up and furnish each member of tho Council and Planning Commission with a copy; and see if you want to recommend a reprinting of tho Subdivision Ordinance or the adoption of a complete new Subdivision Ordinance. MR. WARNER said: "It is my feeling on it that we have gone twenty-five years under the 6/7 411 old Ordinance ant vc s':,L1r1 t:_}:e :=c d'_t. n 1 time to study. this Ordinance,' ai'"cc FL. T?t L\ C aid tthore were no objec- tions the -City it' ,c!v sh: i_a co ahead wi tip this Ordinance. No objections car., . orzh eosin go STATE COMPENSLTI3N IT,C2glAYCE FUND POLICY was presented. CITY ATTORNEY WARNE_. sairl tho the ?clicy was ap,iroved as to form. REPORT FROM TILE PL,NNING COMMISSION was read. The report stated that thc PLu-.ni .g Commission recommended the granting of Petition No. 36b cf Grady Neoley, for a special permit to construct a metal building to oporate a Gasoline Station, on property at the Southwest corner of 18th and Lanoitan Avenue, described as the N 100' E 90' of SW* of NW* of Quarter Section 107. Rancho de la Nacion. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked: "What .s thc plcasure of the Council?" ENGINEER MCCLURE said that Mr. Neeley said that it would be a standard shell Station, Moved by Hart, seconded by Curry, that the permit be granted Mr. Noelcy provided it is not zado of corrugated iron, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PI,ifME G COMMISSION was read. The Planning Commission recommended that the alley running approximately north and scuth between 16th and lath Streets, Block 273, City of Nat onrl City, be closed. There was a letter from Chafles M, Danis attached, asking that the alley be closed. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said that it was the area immediately south of .,he Dog Pound. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance of intention to vacate and close a pubic alley located in Block 273 City Plat, was Presented. The Ordinance was road in full. Moved by Curry, 6/7 412 seconded by Clarke, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Arcs: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read. The Planning Commission recommended the acceptance of the proposed Subdivision Map of "National Vista", also that the City Coun- cil zone it as R-1, Single Family Residence District, except Lots 144 and 127 of the proposed subdivision, which the Planning Commission recommends being zones C-2, Limited Business District. The Planning Commission also recommended the granting of the following petition: Petition No. 367 of S. Z. Greenberg for Dr. Hugh G. Rockwell for a permit to build a building for the purpose of a Veterinary Hospital on Lots 13 to 20 inclusive, Block 41, City Plat. The prop- erty, is now in escrow and Dr. Rockwell will be the owner. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked what is the purpose of the fifteen day lay over . WAYNE SMITH was present and stated that the thought of the Planning Commission on the waiting period was to give anyone who wished to protest a chance to do so. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that in this case it holds up Dr. Rock - well's building. ENGINEER MCCLURE stated that the Planning Commission discussed revising the time of waiting to a shorter period of seven days, but they felt that the longer period would allow interested people more time to Hake any protests, and then a zone variance would not be able to be speeded throught, which would harp tnoso'affoctod. It was the Planning Commission's recommendation after discussion that no change be made. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said: "Speaking of 6/7 413 zone variances, the Planning Commiaton sent out notices to the people interested in the imuudicte neighborhood to go down and voice their opinion." ENGINEER MCCLURE stated that the notices of a "Zone Variance" are posted. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said: "Mr. McClure, they used to send a postal card to the people's home, they used to do that because it happened to me about five years ago. IR. INGALLS said that Dr. McKenney was refused a permit to build a veterinary Hospital in the City of National City. REPORT FROM THE RECRE.',TION COMMISSION was referred to. They have held several meeings and have made some recommendations. They would like to recommend that additional signs be placed in the Park so that it would be easier to foind the play areas. Also after an inspection of the rest rooms on "A" Avenue, they recommend that they be painted. They also went into considerable discussion of creating a reserve fund for the girls baseball team. MR. GAUZE said: '°There is one question that cane up down there this evening on this Jubilee. The Commission was definitely for it. As far as we can see most people in National City are for tho Jubilee." Mr. Gauze said they thought it can -be put on for much less money than it has been before. Ili. GAUZE said: "I think all of vs here are in favor of having a Jubilee of some sort, not just shoving it off. I do not know whether the Council has voted tho Jubilee out or not, but the majority of the people aro interested in the Jubilee. People have called us up about it. The Jubilee is definitely for the people of National City. It is their money we aro spending. Wo should have some sort of a Jubilee. For myself I definitely think we 6/7 414 should have some sort of a Jubilee and not just shove it off. Quite a few people that used to live in National City who now live outside that cone here for it," COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said that it was net voted against, just laid over in order to give it sone thought. MR. GAUZE said he knew that there would be a great many people for the Jubilee and t at he did not think it would cost as much as it has in the past. COUN- CILMAN CARRIGAN said: "Wasn't there a motion that the Connell would not sponsor it?" MAYOR MATTHEWS said: "It is a big job. We can reconsider the notion until we have a meeting with the Recreation Commission. Would you like to make a notion rescinding the former notion*" MR. CORLISS said that the Jubilee was originally sponsored by tho Chamber of Commerce but that it was passed on to the City* MAYOR MATTHEWS said that we took it up with the Chamber of Commerce and that they turned it down* He said that he definitely thinks there is a lot of good from the sports angle; and if it could be put on at a lot less cost than in the past t at he did not think you would see the Council against it. MR. GAUZE said that it has cone to his attention quite often that for the amount of activity that has been going on in the Recreation Building over here there is not enough janitor service, and he would like to know if there is an extra janitor put on over there. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said that it is bing considered on the budget. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he would like to make a notion that all the action the Council took pertaining to the Jubilee be rescinded and that there will be some arrangement made so that wo can get together with the Recreation Commission. COUNCILMAN HART said: "In order to iron out this I would suggest that tho Recreation Commission 6/7 415 and the Jubilee Committee get together and I think the Council should be in on that and get the members of the Jubilee Com- mittee to talk financ,:s. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said that the Recreation Commission nets every Wednesday, and all the Councilmen can come down to any of their meetings. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that the last two years the Council talked about dropping tho Jubilee and that last year we dropped the Horse Show, which was the most expensive item, $900.00. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that if the Council wished to meet Wed- nesday night, and if Mrs, Sullivan can contact Helen Lamb she will probably be able to notify any members of the Chamber of Commerce. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said to check and see if the receipts could not be used. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said that it is an offset account. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that Judge Harbison has invited her to be the guest speaker at Kiwanis on Juno 21st. The subject will be "Our Town" and he asked that the Councilmen be his guests. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that under the City Manager Ordinance which the COuncil has adopted she has the responsi- bility of employing any help necessary, and that she wished to inform the Council that sho is authorizing the employment of temporary summer help for the swimming pool which opens June loth. Mrs. Sullivan said that under the Ordinance a Resolution is not necessary, but that she wanted to let the Council know what she is doing. AIRS. SULLIVAN said: "It Would be my policy to bring any employment of a department head or important positiolt to your attention." COUNCILMAN CLARKE said that the City Manager has the power and author- ization to do that. 6/7 416 COUNCILMAN CARBI4;,P. said that the utter of the Dog Pound, has been brought ,. his attention and there have been a groat many comments. Ho said that it seeus they can tun in the call for the Pcund'ILster and four hours or four days later catch up with hi7. he ;aid h: understands that he is supposed to call into the Pc,,ica Depac-uena orce an hour. CITY MAN- AGIR SULLIVAN said that 'ten he calls into tho Police Depart. meat sometimes there aro as many as twenty calls. MRS. SULLIVAN said that she was about VD recommend we install radio equipment in his truck, COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said he thought he should have radio equipment in his truck; there might be an expected case of rabies If he had the radio equipment he could call in at regular intervals. MAYOR MATTHEWS said: "I think it would bo to the City's advantage to have him on call. If the Police go out and have to pick up a dog they still have to get in touch with the Poundnaster. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said: "Occasionally a dog gets knocked off and Boos to pieces before he gets picked up." COUNCILMAN CURRY said that due to the fact that we have a lot of street work we need additional men to service the equip - men+.. He said that the way it is now these men service their own cars and the City has about fifty pieces of equipment with no particular one to take care of that equipment. Councilman Curry said that he thought we should employ a man from about 12:00 noon until 8:00 P.M. to do this work. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said: "I had that in one of my roports and Mrs. Sullivan has that for recommendation. It is already a matter of record on the minutes." CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said this matter has been considered and the natter of putting 617 417 on a grease man tic flirt n_' Jul,-; is considered in the budget. COUNCILMAN CURRC said "_ y be octwaori the two cf us wo will get something Oonc. COUNCILMAN CLAhaCi state that cn May 12, 1950 he wrote a report which stntod t:: - thnrc iq defini to need for more and' better equipmen in the gar...;c. h o self, there is ouch time lost in the ncrn_nF, dae to 4.1 e f tct that they have to wait for the equiprc7c to On serviced, There is enough work there for another man_ COJ!FCI •Jt2 CJtUY said that maybe wo will get something stared, COUNCILMAN CURRY said that in ton Pollee Department we have a dog man but it is difficult to reach him, Ho said he felt that is necessary for scmeonc to be there or some way that the man caul( be reached. Fe said he investigated and a receiv;ng sot woule run about $75000, but it would be money well invest,,d. dAYOR MATTHFWS said this matter was discussed earlier this evening; and that she maz is called the Fount. - master, COt1i CILI`AN CLARKE read his report on aIrstituto for New Councilmen.' held at tha Biltrorc Hotel; Los Angeles, May 26, 1950, MAYOR MATTHEWS said that one itch on the report re- garding the Police was that a number of Cities were using one patrolman in the day tiuc and two are assigned to one car at night. Mayor Matthews said if one patrolman was assigned to a car in the day time it would give more patrol- men for street work; and that we might take this up with the Chief of Police. MR. ALSDORF said that from the report he understood that the policeman's work was mostly uiscel- laneous services and ton percent comprise the criminal elements. 6/7 418 COUNCILMAN CURRY said that creaking of the Police Dopartnent, it is usually estli atod that there too one police officor per 1,000 population, but in our City wo do not havo that many; and if it is practical to havo one man in a car, Councilman Curry said he thought wo should do so. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN- said that sho would take it up with tho Chief of Police. Moved by Hart, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. T�IIS aTIO CITY, claoxnucu ATTEST: