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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950 11-08 CC MIN1' • • • r 312 National City, California, November 8) 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, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Councilmen absent: Clarke. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that the reading of the minutes of the adjourned meeting of October 31, 1950, be dispensed with, Carried, ell Councilmen present voting aye. 'ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Sullivan, Werner, Gautereaux. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund Capital Reserve Fund Comm. Redevelop: Library Fund Park M & I Fund Plan. Commission Street Fund Light. Distr. #1 Payroll Fund TOTAL- 4M•ved by. curry,, 0e9.94410 by Hart,,, $11,172.25 10,775.63 315.70 877.18 1,404.76 8.00 2,745.19 32'.65 18,756.88 that tha _bills be ,allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the follow» ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5355 was read, authorizing the payment of $10,775.63 from the Capital Reserve Fund, as follows: Welter f. Barber, $10,260.63, Lateral Sewer Job #5; Dick Haas Motors, $$515.00, Street Equipment. Moved by Hart, seconded by Curry, that the Rosolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. n/8 313 HERBERT A. BARNES was present, and stated that he understood that Councilman Clarke mentioned something about Herbert Barnes' letter et the last meeting and he would like to know just what it was. Mr. Barnes said that he was unable to read the minutes as they were not reedy and he wondered • if the Mayor could tell him what the letter was. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that he did not remember just what it was but suggested that Mr. Barnes read the minutes and then come back to the next meeting. CITY MARAGER SULLIVAN stated that In regard to the proposed annexation of "Fisher" that her office hes not yet received e reply from some of the property owners in "Fisher", Fifty-two percent of the assessed value in the area have expressed their desire to become a part of National City. There is one family who hes not replied. They have been sent a card end s letter and personally called upon, but still have not replied. COUNCILMLN CARRIGAN suggested that they be sent another ]e tter stating that if they did not reply that action will be taken et the next meeting. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that sho would write another ]otter to them explaining that the second reading of the ordinance would be set for November 14th. -THE MATTER OF THE FORTY HOUR WEEK was referred to. Moved by Hart, seconded by Curry, that this be laid over until the next meeting as the Council is meeting with the Civil Service Commission tonight in this regard. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM INTER-LM RICAN MUNICIPAL ORQANIZATION, was 11/8 314 read, It was an invitation to Join the Organization. MAYOR MATTHEWS ordered the communication filed. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by Roger T. Lindholm, was read. The building is to be moved from 1283 Hendrix Street, San Diego to about the center of the block on 6th Street between Roosevelt and Hoover. BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD has recommended that the building be completed in 90 days time. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, that the request be gciant,•ed provided it is completed within the 90 days?, Cerrled, ell Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM SAINT MARY SCHOOL, was read. The letter was en invitation from the School to attend open house and reception on November 8, 1950. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that this communication was received too,late but she thought •the Council, would wish her to write a letter to Saint Mary's School and tell them_thet the Council would not be able to attend as they had two meetings on November 8th. CITY'CLERK ALSTCN said that she had received a communication that came in too late for the agenda end asked if'it was the -Wish of the Council to hold it over until the next meeting, :br--take it urtonight. Moved by Hert,"seoondediby Curry, i that "it , b-e ]a'id over until the next'' meeting. •" Carried'.• -a21 m rCouncilmen present voting aye.. 16TTORNEY *9RNIR'reported on the-sales'tax on liquor which' • ' wes referred to'him. Mr. Warner stated that In November "1949'there'wee the Ainsworth Case-1n•which-the Supreme Court '•upheld Ue San -Francisco sales tax ion liquor.; Iri February-1950, • ve 0 • 315 as a result of inquiries, the League of California Cities came'out with a decision. It was their opinion this decision does nct permit fifth and sixth class cities to make such a seles tax on liouor. ATTORNEY WARNER steted that liquor establishments are supposed tr have permits to sell peanuts, etc and he talked the matter over with CITY TREASURER VANSANT and he said that it has been the policy to have a permit in those establishments. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that in regard to the matter of side.. walks, he did not have an opinion to present at this meeting but would have it ready for the next meeting. ATTORNEY WARNER stated today there was the continued hearing of the Sen Diego Transit case before the public Utilities Commission. MRS. SULLIVAN testified this afternoon and presented some very interesting exhibits. Tomorrow the City of San Diego and -'the Navy wilt present their case. There is also a hearing scheduled for November 16th in regard to the San Diego end Arizona Eastern Railway Company. A letter had been sent to the Chamber of Commerce, but apparently the examiner felt that National City had not received adequate notice and a letter was therefore sent to the city. Mr. Warner stated the proposed action would eliminate American Railway Express delivery service Beat of Highland Avenue. The Chamber of Commerce sent a representative to the first meeting fnd apparently the meeting was adjourned tc give the City a chance to protest. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that he thought we should have this service in National City and -cover the whale area if possible. Moved by Carrigan, second- ' • 316 ed by'Hart, that we protest the elimination of this service in National City. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR MATTHEWS announded that it was B:00 P.M. and the hear- ing on Pritchard Annexation would be held et this time. There were no protests received. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance approving the annexation of "Pritchards" was presented for the first reading. Moved by Hart, seconded by Curry, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. + AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, OF CERTAIN UNINHABIT- ED TERRITORY, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATE AS "PRITCHARDS". Moved by Hart, seconded by Curry, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next meet- ing for the second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN statod that on the report of the Civil Service Commission in the position of tree trimmer there were only two applicants whc were Qualified, and if it was suitable with the Council they would just have the two names to present instead of the top three, which is customary. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN reported on the matter of a proposed lease by two men wanting to erect a dry lumber kiln on tidelands arse, a portion of Parcel 1, which is immediately South cf 13th Street and the entrance of the Navy fence. 11/8 317 They want to lease two acres of ground with the possible option of an additional acre if required. They wish to build their building and erect their kiln at once, and they have asked that in the matter of the rate of payment on their lease they be permitted a period of five months at a minimum in order that they can go ahead and erect their building and, not be paying -more than a doller a month until their build- ing is completed. Mrs. Sullivan stated that she has dis- cussed this policy with bankers and others in this kind of leasehold business and they stated inasmuch as it appears that they will have an expensive building it is not out of order for such a request, MRS. SULLIVAN stated she has asked the Attorney to draw up alResolution which would permit the leasing of two acres for a period of five years, et the rate of $1.00 for the first six months and two cents perk"' square foot per year for the remaining four and a half years. MRS. SULLIVAN said she would like to present this as a"re: commendation. RESOLUTION NO. 5356 was reed, authorizing the Mayor to sign a ]e ase on behalf of the City of National City, with Herbert J. Swanson and John R. Davidson for the lease of two acres of tidelands, on the following conditions: $1.00 per month for the first six (6) months of said period and two cents (Ed) per square foot per year, for the remaining four (4) years and six (6) months thereof. Moved by Carrigan, second- ed by Hert, thet the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting eye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated thet the garbage contract will '-11/8 1 • • 318 expire in December and that specifications for the collect- ion of and/or purchase of garbage have been prepared. If it is the wish of the Council these specifications must be published so that the parsons wishing to bid will have plenty of time. The bids must reach the office of the City Manager by December 4, 1950, to be opened at 5:00 P.M. o'clock 1n the City Council Chambers, December 5, 1950. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager be authorized to publish the specifications for the collect- ion of and/or purchase of garbage. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that the State Disaster Council has a form Resolution which they are askingiCity Councils to adopt, In order that ell of the volunteers in the disaster service may be covered by workmen's compensation insurance. RESOLUTION N0. 5357 was read. RESOLUTION OF TH1 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR REGISTERED VOLUNTEER DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN reoorted that the State Board of B4ualization have notified the City that the protests of the two licenses in the National held in the Council Chambers at 2:00 P.M. on 1950. MRS. SULLIVAN_steted that we have had of the underpinning and footing in the hotel hearing on the Hotel will be November 17, en ins act -� � �rucVael J made by two/ engineers end a civil engineer end we have been promised the findings by the end of the week. Pending the time of the 11/8 519 receipt of the findings by the engineers, the application for remodeling the building, the sketches that have been proposed for permits taking off the top two stories and remodeling end having a one story building are held pend- ing receipt of that report. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that in regard to the negotiat- ions of the Dawson property at 16th end "D", that she has 'had conversation with the owners end orally we have come to about this point: The Dawson would be willing to accept the appraised price of $4,250.00 for the land, minus $600.00 value for the 40 feet closed street for which we have a tax deed adjacent to a 25 foot lot they own et 19th end "A", providing that the City would move the building which we do not went to buy. They would put in the foundation,' but they want the City to provide the sewer availability, they will pay connection charges. MRS. SULLIVAN said that it is the closest that they have come to an agreement, and if satisfectory she will proceed with it. MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that he was definitely in favor of obtaining this property. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that City Manager Sullivan be authorized to continue with the negotiations to obtain this property. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, that the meeting be closed. Carried, ell Councilmen present voting aye. & rS_ # MAYOR, CITY 0P NATIONAL , AltaNI ST: 11/8