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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950 05-02 CC MIN331 National City, California, May 2, 1950 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Clinton D. Matthews at 7:30 P.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 April 18, 1950, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE,OFFICIALS present: Sullivan, Caner, McClure, Harkey, Alston, Gautereaux. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 5,715.20 Street Fund 61808 Park Fund 268.86 Cap. Outlay Fund .721.00 Retirement Fund 1,075.75 Plan. Com. Fund .55 Payroll Fund 11;166,12 TOTAL $19,765.86 Moved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that the billd be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. .Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None, RESOLUTION NO. 5197 was read, authorizing the payment of $721,00 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Hudson Tucker Inc., $721.00, Street Dept. Moved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. RICHARD E. ADAMS, was present, and stated that the National 5/2 332 City News announced that the City Council had decided on the City Manager form of government for National City. Mr. Adams stated that we are all very well pleased with the new manager angle; and that he is in favor of the City Manager type of government; and that he thought the Council would have to go a long way to find anyone to compare with Doris Sullivan. How- ever, Mr. Adams said that he would like to point out to the Council, that many times in the past the Council had an idea which they thought was good but the people did not agree with theme Mr. Adams stated that he thought it might be well to send out cards to the people asking their opinion on the City Manager form of government. The State Legislature has passed a law making it possible to adopt the City Manager form of government without a referendum; but Mr. Adams stated that he thought sending out cards would be a cheap way to find out what the people want. MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that they made this announcement to see if there are any objections. MR. ADAMS said that this would not hold up the adoption of the Ordinance. MR. BLEDSOE was present and stated that this afternoon he was in the park and there were about twenty-five children trying to play baseball and there were only two balls, one with the cover off and the other with the cover about one-half off and there were two bats. He was wondering if something could be done to give the children more balls and bate with whioh'to play ball. MAYOR MATTHETTS stated that the Council is adopting an ordinance to create a recreation commission who Will take care of all equipment to be used on the playground. COUNCIL- MAN CLARKE stated that he was down in the park this afternoon and he saw a whole store room of bats and there were plenty 5/2 333 of balls. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that this would be taken up with the Recreation Department to see that they have enough equipment. COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL CITY LIBRARY was read. The Board of Trustees requested a conference with the Council on the need of expansion and added facilities for the Library. MAYOR MATTHEWS set the meeting for Wednesday night at 7:30 P.M„ May 10, 1950 COMMUNICATION FROM SwEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL was read, requesting the use of the Community Building for Vesper Service Sunday afternoon June 4th. They asked that permission be granted for the use of the Building without charge. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CLAIM OF BETTY JOHANSSON for $25,000.00 was presented. Bet)y Johanason of 45 E. Fifth Street, National City, made a claim against the City of National City for personal injuries and property damage as a result of the dangerous and defective condition on Rachel Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets. ATTORNEY «ARNER stated that under our insurance policy we agree to forward any claims to the insurance company. RESOLUTION NO. 5198 was read,,referring the claim of Betty Johansson, 4.5 E. Fifth Street, National City) filed in the office of the City Council on April 26, 1950, to the Great American Indemnity Company. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. 5/2 334 APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by John E. Perkins, 410 National Avenue, for on sale beer, was read„ The applioa- tian was approved by Chief of Police Bates. ordered the application filed. Mayor Matthews REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TREE by Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Myrick was read. The tree is located in the parkway at 42 E. Fifth Street. ADI2INISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN stated that if we are going to have a street planning program we should do some- thing about the particular type of trees we wish to use. MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that until the plan is adopted he would suggest that we follow the same plan as before. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Carrigan, that Mr. and Mrs, Myrick's re- quest to have the tree removed be granted providing they make a deposit of $5.00 with the City Treasurer. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, The reports stated that a revised tentative subdivision iiap of Rancho Terrace No.,1 was. submitted at the Planning Commission meeting on April 25, 1950, and that the Commission reoommended that the revised map be accepted. A tentative subdivision map of National Vista was submitted. The Planning Commission recom- mended that the revised map be accepted with the provision that the 20 foot alley on the Northerly side of Lot 127 be extended across Lots 124, 125 and 126 to Kenton Avenue. The Planning Commission recommended that the deed for Orrell Place be accepted with the provision that the property owner install the curb and oil the street. The study of re -zoning 18th Street was tabled pending further study of the probable effect of the new freeway on 18th Street traffic. Suggested 5/2 1 1 • L 1 L 335 changes in Ordinance No, 652, Trailer Park Ordinance, were referred to the Administrative Consultant with a request that a preliminary draft be prepared for the next Planning Commission meeting. ENGINEER MCCLURE stated that the change in the map of Rancho Terrace No. 1 was suggested by the F.R.A. It is,in the arrange- ment of the Street, changing the size.of Lote 19, 34 and 35. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, that the map be accepted. Carried..all Councilmen present voting aye. ENGENtrx MCCLURE stated that the only correction suggested on the map of National Vista was that the alley in back of Lot 127 be extended across the other three lots, and that the owner of the property was agreeable to that suggestion. ATTORNEY WARNER stated if the map is accepted it is contingent on the annexation of the territorya MAYOR MATTHEWS announced that the hearing on the closing of the alley in Block 272 City Plat would be held at this time. No protests were made. RESOLUTION NO. 5199 was read, closing a Public Alley located in Block 272, City Plat. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. ,Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. MAYOR MATTHEWS announced that the hearing on the annexation of uninhabited territory would be held at this time. Mayor Matthews stated that this land is located in the County of San Diego just off of Division Street. No protests were made. 5/2 336 ORDINANCE NO, an ordinance approving the annexation of a portion of Florence Resubdivision, was read in full. Moved by Hart. seconded by Clarke, that the Ordinanoe be laid over until the next meeting for the seeond and final reading.. Carried, by, the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. Councilman Carrigan asked that a copy of this Ordinance be posted on the Bulletin Board in the Clerk's Office. HERBERT BARNES was present and stated that he would like to see a map of National City on the wall so that it could be referred to when necessary, MAYOR MATTHEWS reported that the map would be there by the next meeting. ENGINEER MCCLURE stated that the deed for Orrell Place was not ready for the meeting tonight but that they are deeding a portion to the City for street purposes. MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that Mr. and Mrs. Orrell hope to have this income property and agreed to oil the street but that they do not have the money to put the curbs in and build too,. At present there are chicken houses and they asked Mayor Matthews if he would not rather have nice houses there which would bring in more taxes than chicken houses. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that If the plans and specifications satisfy the loan company it seems the Council would be justified in granting them permission to go ahead. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that Mr. and Mrs. Orrell go ahead with the building and the City agrees to accept the street on the condition that it be oiled. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read. The Civil 5/2 6 337 1 • t' 1 Service Commission recommends the following change in Residence Requirements; pursuant to Ordinance No. 712, Section 8, Sub- section (k): Proposed change: "Civil Service Rules 12.1", Employees of the City shall be residents of the City of National City no later than six months following the comple- tion of the probationary period, Any employee of the City who is not a resident of the City at the effective date of this amendment to Rules, Shall have a period of one year in which to become a resident of the City. Failure to do so shall establish prima facie cause for dismissal. In case of an extreme hardship where a present employee is not living in National City, the City Council may extend the time limits for compliance with the above residence requirements. The report states that if the above is approved by the City Coun- cil the Civil Service Commission will include the following in future notices of examinations: "preference in appointments will be given to residents of National City". Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Curry, that the recommendations of the Civil Service Commission be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0t 5200 was read, granting a Special zone variance to Margaret R. Bell for the purpose of. conducting a real estate and insurance business in her own home, in the existing structure. The property is described as follows: W 100' of S 18' of Lot 8 and W 100' of Lots 9 and 10 in Block "C" of Beermaker's Subd., Quarter Section 133 of Rancho de la Nacion, according to Map No. 317 filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, California. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, 5/2 0 338 0 • i all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF LIGHTING COMMITTEE was read. The Lighting Committee recommends the following changes be made: Move the light at 8th Street and Paradise Drive to the West side of "T" Avenue, and a new light be installed at 9th Street and Paradise Drive. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the lights be installed as recommended by the Lighting Committee. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE was read. The following recommendations were made: 1. That the request for a painted pedestrian lane at 21st Street and National Avenue be denied. 2. That the request for a painted pedestrian lane at 2500 Highland Avenue be granted, and in addition, the curb be painted red on,eaoh side of the lane with the proper Ordinance Number showing, a "Stop for Pedestrian" sign be installed, and the painted pedestrian lane at 26th and Highland be,aban- doned. 3. That the request by the llth Naval District, for the establishment of one-way traffice North on Traynor Street between 4th Street and Division Street and one-way traffic South on Ravenecroft Street between 4th Street and Division Street be granted with the provision that the Navy do the necessary posting and erect the necessary signs. MOVED by Carrigan; seconded by Curry, that the request for the painted pedestrian lane at 21st Street and National Avenue be denied, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN C-AREE made a motion, seconded by Carrigan, that she request 'or a painted pedestrian lane at 2500 Highland Ave. be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 5/2 s 339 1 1 i ATTORNEY TTARNER stated that he did not know just what jurisdic- tion the City has in regard to the Navy property. There is a question whether the Council can by Resolution make the street a one-way street. Mr. Warner said that if it is the wish of the Council tint this be done he will look into the matter and have the necessary information ready by the next meeting. MAYOR MATTHEWB asked that this item be laid over until the next meeting. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that 18th Street and Harbor Drive is very dangerous for the youngsters who attempt to cross there.. Harbor Drive now has a speed limit of 50 miles and the young- sters go on down to 16th Street to cross, and there is no boulevard stop on 16th Street. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that 1he thought this should be referred to the Traffic Committee to make a study of the traffic between 16th and 18th Street on Harbor Drive. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked that this be referred to 1 the Traffic Committee. REPORT FROM THE BUILDING INSPECTOR was read. The report stated that the old gasoline station at 26th and National, according to the tax roll is owned by E. P. Carpenter of Lawton, Mich, Building Inspector Bird stated that he wrote Mr. Carpenter but 1 has received no answer. The building should be cleaned up of the debris that has accumulated. COUNCILMAN CLARICE stated that he went past the plane several days ago, and that it is a fire hazard and an eye sore. Moved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that this be referred to the Attorney. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR for,first four months of 1950 show a total value of permits as $593,529.00 and total number of 5/2 340 units as 92, The Gotal value of permits for year 1949 was 1484,975.00 and a tutal of 52 unite, STREET COMHISSICNER.S REPORT was read. The report states that one of the major projects is the oiling or re -oiling of 193 blocks, which will total about 12 miles. During the past week the following, streets were oiled: 21st Street to 22nd Street on "A" Avenue, 14th Street to 16th Street on "D" Avenue, 4th Street to 7th Street on "Q" Avenue, 12th Street to 13th Street on McKinley Avenue, "E" Avenue to "D" Avenue on 16th Street, and Highland Avenue to "J" Avenue on 12th Street, a total of 12 blocks, COUNCILMAN CLARKE'S report also stated that the new compressor does an excellent job of street marking, it saves both time and paint. MR. CLARKE stated that he would like to recommend that a red light be furnished for the top of the truck cab. This is in the interest of safety and a warning to other vehicles. To date, there have been 41 blocks reoiled after installation of sewers. ADMINISTRA VE CONSULT- ANT SULLIVAN stated that the red lights have been installed. RESOLUTION NO. 5201 was read, authorizing City Clerk Alston to protest County Tax Sale No. 5516 on the E 404 of S+ of WW; W 40' Si of E* of W4; S 40' E* of W+ ex. W 40' and ex. E 40' in 10 Acre Lot 3,,Rancho de la Nacion, in Quarter Section 153. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye% CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that she Would like authorization from the City Attorney to destroy old and unnecessary records. Attu'•ney Warner• asked that City Clerk Alston prepare a list of the documents to be destroyed and he will check them and have the Resolution drawn up for the next meeting. 5/2 1 341 • 1 1 1 CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that there were three polling places that did not cha:ta the City for the use of their building; they were the Sweetwater Union High School, Olivewood Community Building and the Baptist Church. Mrs. Alston said,ahe would like permission to write letters of thanks for the use of the buildings, MAYOR MA'TTHEWS sated that letters of appreciation be sent. ENGINEER MCCLURE reported that he had received a communication from the Division of Highways which stated that the wording in Resolution No, 5184 was incorrect. It is required that Section 2053, Chapter 2, Division 3 of.the Streets and Highways Code be mentioned in the Resolution, and because of this they are holding up the 1950 gas tax Honey. RESOLUTION NO. 5202 was read, selecting an addition to the Major City Street System consisting of Sixteenth Street, be- t8*°en "L",Avenue and Harbison Avenue, pursuant to Section 2053, Chapter 2, Division 3 of the Streets and Highways Code. Also that a copy of this Resolution be submitted to the Division of Highways, Department of Public Works, requesting their approval of this addition to the Major City Street Systemt. Moved by 10 Curry, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5203 was read, accepting the following grant deed for street purposes only, and authorizing City Clerk Alston to have sane recorded: VINCENT S. CAIDWELL and GATHER/NE P, CALDWELL, TheEaaterly 30 feet of the Easterly Half of the Scutherly Half of the Northwesterly quarter of the Southwesterly Quarter of Quarter Section 106 of the Rancho de la Nation, in 5/2 342 the City of National City. County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map thereof No. 166, made by Morrill filed in the office of the Recorder of San Diego, County, May 11, 1869R Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting ayes, RESOLUTION NO. 5204 was read, accepting the following Quit Clain Deed for street purposes only, and authorizing City Clerk Alston to have same recorded: LOUIS GUICHARD and HENRIETTA GUICHARD. The Northerly 30 feet of the tit of Wj of SW4 of Quarter Section 107, Rancho de la Nation, according to Map No, 166, by Morrill on file in the Office of the County Recorder of Sam Diego County, California. Also the Southerly 30 feet of the Southwesterly quarter of the Northwesterly quarter of the above described Quarter Section 107. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Curry that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CLARKE stated that he has been trying to find out what has been done from 18th Street to 20th Street on "H" Avenue. The West side of "H" Avenue is not deeded or oiled and the East side is deeded and oiled, Councilman Clarke said that according to Supts of Streets Finnerty, the property owners stated that if the West side was deeded, to the City they expect their side to be oiled by the City. MAYOR MATTHEIIS stated that the City is going to draw up some plans for oiling all the streets that need oiling. COUNCILMAN CIARKE stated that the property owners on E. 12th Street have deeded some of their property to the City for a 5/2 343 Street. DAD? CORLISS was present -and stated that from "R" to "V" Avenue on 12th Street has beep cut through and this street has been deeded on both sides to the City, and he thought that it should be graded or oiled., COUNCILMAN CLARKE said that he thought the City should not be ashamed of the equipment they are using and they should have some kind of a marker on those various pieces of equipment. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN stated that the use of a decal for the City equipment has been discussed and both she and the City Clerk have looked through the City's files to see if there was any decal but found none. MRS. SULLIVAN said she thought we should have the equipment painted uniformity and some City identification on it., Moved by Clarke, seconded by Carrigan, that Administrative Consultant Sullivan take care of this matter. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN reported that the lease has expired on the tidelands between the City of National City and Edgar A. Hudson. Mr. Hudson stated in his letter that he does not believe that it is possible for him to make a new lease at the rental of S166..00 per month. Mrs. Sullivan said she would like to ask that we follow through on this and request the City Attorney, to notify Mr. Hudson to vacate the property. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, that ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN'S request be granted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN stated that she would like the Council to consider a group insurance plan, for City employees. The cost to the City would be approximately 12,400600 a year. This would not include any payment of premiums for dependents. 5/2 344 The insurance would be completely voluntary. If the Council approves the plan it will require a resolution authorizing pay- roll deductions. COUNCILMAN CLARKE asked if there is a minimum number of employees required to take the insurance. ADMINIS- TRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN said that was up to the Insurance Company. COUNCILMAN CLARKE asked if the employees now have any coverage and MRS. SULLIVAN said a few of the employees now have insurance. COUNCILMAN CARRIG'AN stated that he thought group insurance is a very, good idea and it ie a great deal cheaper. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution authorizing payroll deduction for group insurance. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ' ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN reported that she had been looking for a suitable site for the new fire station and found two parcels which she thought would be suitable, .One piece of property is on "D" Avenue south of z.5th Street, there are ten lots and can be purchased for $5,800.000 There is also A piece of property 1001 x 100' at 16th and "D" Avenue which' would not be available for purchase but for lease only, the owners regard it as income. COUNCILMAN CLARKE stated that we are certainly in need of a new fire stations and that if the above mentioned site is suitable we should certainly try to obtain it. He said that he vlsited,the Chula Vista Fire Station and it is a credit to the community, and he is sorry that the City of National City cannot boast a building like in Chula Vista. MAYOR MATTHEW8 stated that he thought we were lucky to be able to purchase the ten lots for $5p800,00, and that it adjoins City property. Moved by Clarks, seconded by 5/2 345 Carrigan, that Administrative Consultant Sullivan enter into escrow and that Attorney Warner be authorized to draw any necessary papers for the Purchase of the ton lots at $5,800.00. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COUNCILMAN CARR/GAN made a motion, seconded by Clarke, that Attotney Warner be instructed to draw up a lease for leasing the property at 16th and "D" Avenue for $75,00 a month, with the option to purchase same, and see if the property owners will accept JAI Carried, all Councilman present voting ayes RESOLUTION NO. 5205 was rend, amending Resolution No. 5170 by deleting the authorization to pay the Fire Mavdhal $50,00 per month car expenses; and that the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector is hereby assigned a City vehicle for City business, effective as of May 1, 1950. Mbved by Curry, seconded by Hatt, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN stated that she would like to be directed whether to enter into negotiations with the Water Company to sell them the well, or to tell them that we do not want to sell then the well. COUNCILMAN CLARKE stated that he believed PARK SUPT, GAUTEREAUX had a tentative plan for use of the water. MR. GAUTEREAUX stated that there was the possiblility of the development of a second park area if the golf course did not go through, and that the water could be used for this area and for the present park area. The cost of the right of way would be practically nil because of the installation of the sewer. The water saving would be consider- able if we had a six inch main running from the well as the 5/2 1 1 346 well could supply both areas. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, that ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN be authorized to enter into negotiations with the Water Company and obtain an 'offer. Carried, all Councilman present voting aye„ ORDINANCE NO. an ordinance providing for the creation of d Recreation Commission, wap presented for the first reading+, The Ordinance was read in full,. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Carrigan, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading, Canried, by the Following vote to -wit: Ayes; Carrigan) Clarke, Curry, Hairt, Matthewq.4 Nays: None* MAYOR MATTHEWS asked that the members of the Council be thinking about 'those who would be willing to serve on this Commission and that members be selected from different sections of the City, RESOLUTION MO, 5206 was read,,authorizing the temporary appointment of Irene Isacksen,325 "B" Avenue, National City, as a Stenographic Clerk in the bity Engineer!s Office, at a salary of $16800 per month, effective May 1, 1950w Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Harto that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councllben present voting ayes ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULL1yAN stated that the County of San Diego will pay the City of National City 3300„00 for the picking up and d.sposa/ of dogs and cats in the unincorporated territory of the County of San Diego within the Immediate vicinity of National City, MRS. SULLIVAN said that we paseed by the t300.00 by not asking for an Agreement, but that the money is stall available to us if an agreement is entered into. 5/2 347 Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Curry, thrtt Mayor Matthews be authorized to sign the Agreement with the County of San Diego for "Pound ServsceE. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayess Carrigan. Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews, Nays: None, ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN said that she had received a letter from MT& Loucks requesting the City Council to revise the plUbbing Ordinance* MRS& SULLIVAN said she thought this should be referred,to the City Attoz' ey.. Moved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that the letter from Mrk Loucks be referred to the A ttorney for checkinga1 Carried, all Councilmen present voting ayes MR. LOUCKS was present and stated that he received a bunch of laws from the City,Attorney this morning which have no bearing at all on the case, and that he thought it was a "racket" to have to pay to take a plumber's examinations, COUNCILMAN HART etAted that the way the law is now you have to pay to take an examination to do your own plumbing in your own home, and he feels that a person should not have to pay $.4g00 to take the examination! ATTORNEY WARNER said he and Mr, Loucks would. get together to see if they could come to an understanding. COMMUNICATION FROM CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE was read* The letter states that they have just organized a Church of the Nazarene in National City and are in need of a temporary place to worship until they can obtain a permanent place, They requested that they be allowed to rent the Annex in the Community Building for a period of perhaps six months for Sunday Horning and evening services. COUNCILMAN HART said that he would be in favor of letting them use the building 5/2 i 348 for six months° MAYOR MATTHEWSesked Mr. Gautereaux about the custodian service. Mr. Gautereaux stated that someone has to be_deteiled there in order to make the necessary arrange ments, receive back the equipment that they may use, turn off the lights, heat and for closing. The schedule of price that has been paid the oustodian for extra service is $2.50. COUNCILMAN HART said he understood that the custodian got more money than 02.50. MR. GAUTEREAUK said that is one of the reasons that we have been reluctant to rent the building. If the Church used the building morning and evening it would mean good many hours of tine necessary for the custodian to spend there. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked if we' have had other requests from churches for the use of the building, MR, GAVTE#i=AYJXX said we have had. but the policy has been to refuse theme MRS. SULLIVAN asked Mrr Gautereaux if he did not thirkt the custodian's pay, should not be revised on an hourly rate, to which he agreed. FAYE H. BRICE, of the Church of the Nazarene was present and saidahe was wondering if they would do their own janitor work. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said we might get an opinion from the City Attorney; and Attorney Warner said he thought the City should use their own employees. MRS. BRICE said she was sure that they will never be'there later than 10:30 at night. MAYO1 MATTH WS said that we have had so many requests like tb.la in the past that we do not know where to draw the lines, COUNCILMAN CARRIGAR said he thought we should not decide in a hurry* Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, that this request be tabled until the next meeting of the Counci]. Carried* all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST FROM CITY TREASURER VANSAIIT for a refund of n707O to 5/2 0 1• 349 Say Furniture Con2any for sales tax paid In error, was read. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, that the refund be made„ Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayest Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None ATTORNEY WARNER brought up the matter of the proposed trade with Mr. and Mrs, S. 2, Greenberg, whereby they would get twelve lots adjoining their property, and the City of National City would receive one hundred and seventeen lots in the Paradise Creek Area. This was discussed at some length. COUNCILMAN CARRIG}AN said that in view of the discussion he thought it should be laid over for a while as three members of the Council are not ton familiar with it, COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he felt the same way as Councilman Carrigan. Moved by Carrigan,,seconded by Hart, that ,this be tabled for at least two weeks, Carried, all Councilmen present'voting aye, ORDINANCE N0t an ordinanoe regulating the construction, use, eta. of the sewers in National City, was presented for the first reading, The Ordinance was read in full. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated that it is not too clear on just -what the answer is, and that he would like to see changed Ythis business of the City Council taking it upon themselves to approve or disapprove garbage disposal units that are more or less approved Nation wide; and that it should be re -worded so that any approved disposal unit, could be accepted. ATTORNEY VARNER said that the Ordinance could be amended by adopting a Resolution. MRS. DOROTHY JENSEN was'preeent and asked if we would have a City Inspector and not a County Inspector? She said they were held up for two weeks waiting for the 5/2 350 County man to calla ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN stated that when the County man is working, in National City he is called a City Inspecto$. COUNCILMAN CLARkE staked if we hare a City Plumbing Inspector. Attorney Warner said he is paid by contract and is a City Inspector when he works in the City. MR‘ LOUCK3 said that the County Inspector does not assist any - on at all. COUNCIIkiAN CLARKE asked if it would not be possible to have a qualified inepeetor for National City. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that we might have Mrs. Sullivan hake a check on this and, see how much it would coat to hire a man for this kind of work, and how'many calls per day he would have to make♦ COUNCILMAN CARRIdAN made -a motion, seconded by Clarke, that the Ordinance be laid over Until the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried, by the fallowing Vote tos wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews, Nays: None, ORDINANCE NOS, ____ an ordinance establishing the office of City Manager was presented for the first reading, The Ordinance was read in full,. COUNCILMAN CLARXE -etas@ Oat there was one thing that was not quite clear to him and that was about the licensee to be issued by the City Manager. MRS. SULLIVAN said that about the only thing that would be issued would be permits, ATTORNEY WARNER said that before this Ordinance was prepared we sent letters to fourteen Cities 'that have adopted the City Manager plan and this Ordinance was the simplest and most fitting for the needs of National City., It is not an exact copy of any ordinance% MAYOR MATTHEW$ mated how many cities are operating 5/2 1 351 on the City Manager form of government. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he need that approximately 700,cities in the United States have that fo{'n of government. and the trend is toward the City Manager form of gotepnmeftb Moved by Carrigan. 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-wit2 Ayes: Carrigan. Clarke, Curry, Harty Matthews% Nays: None, COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN asked that s. copy of this Ordinance be posted on the bulletin boards RESOLUTION NO. 5207 was read, establishing the salary for the position of City Manger at 1600.00 per month; also appointing Doris Sullivan as City Manager as of the effective date of the Ordinance; and amending Resolution No4 5146 to provide that the salary of Administrative Consultant Doris Sullivan is increased to t600400 per month effective May 1, 1950. Moved by Carrigan, seclonded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adoptedt Catriedy all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that in the natter of the Assessment District on 24th Street, the next move is to approve the petition and the matter should be referred to the City Engineer to draw up the plans and specifications, Moved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that the Petition be approved and the Engineer be authorized to draw up the plans and specifications, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye% ATTORNEY WARNER reported that he had checked into the anti - noise Ordinance No. 739► and that he believed it to be constitutional and that the 0rdinance,be upheld% RICHARD ADAMS stated that as he, understood it, sound equipment is not banned in National City, and Attorney Warner said that was 5/2 352 correct, provided that it does not make loud and unnecessary noises, COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN reported that in the selecting of auditors both ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN and he felt that either Bogler and Collura of San Diego, or Willeford and Wiltshire of Hanford, California would be their choice. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN skid he would like to talk with these two firms again with the 'idea of speed in mind, and he would like authorization to have the one selected start immediately. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said that he felt this should be speeded up because of the fiscal year so near at hand, MAYOR MATTHE S said he saw no 'objections to that and if the speed would be about the same he would favor the local concern. CITY CLERK ALSTON asked if this audit would include up to the fiscal year, COUNCIL- MAN CARRIGAN said it would be to the end of April and then we would have to have an audit for the other two months, Moved by Clarke, seconded by Curry, that ADIINISTRATIVE CON— SULTANT SULLIVAN and COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN be authorized to obtain the services of either of the auditing firms mentioned above. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated that he had selected MAYOR MATTHEWS .and COUNCILMAN CURRY to work with him on the Finance Committee. He said he selected them due to the fact that in the audit there may be some loose ends coming up that only they can answer, CHARLES V.YgCGILL, 2328 "E" Avenue, was present, and stated that Mrs? Helen Douglas is to visit National City, Friday morning, May 5, 1950 at 10;00 A.M. and they would like 5/2 3- -253- permission to use sound equipment. Moved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that the request be granted. Carried, all Council- ' men present voting a .yea Moved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye4 y. • tI • �/. Y • — F -� A ATTEST; AlYeTfir(f'") 5/2