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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950 11-21 CC MIN1 333 National City, California, November 21, 1950. Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by ,Vice Mayor John H. Curry at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Clarke, Hart, Curry. Councilmen absent: Carrigan, Matthews. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 14, 1950, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Sullivan, Warner, Gautoresux, Vansant. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $11,744.77 Comm. Redevelop. 58.78 Library Fund 694.73 PErk M & I Fund 343.25 plann. Commission 24.71 Rotiroment Fund 376.00 Street Fund 3,559.73 Harbor Fund 162.91 Peyroll Fund 6 583R27 TOTAL $83 548.1� Moved by Hart, socondod by Clarke, that the bills bo allow- ed and warrants ordered drawn for samo. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Clarke, Hart, Curry. Nays: None. HERBERT A. BARNES was present and stated he could not under- stand why the letter that he wrote to the City Council was not read at the last Council meeting but just ordered filed. Mr. Barnes said it had been suggested that he should read the letter. VICE MAYOR CURRY stated that each member of the Council received a copy of the latter and that possibly is the reason for tho letter being filed, as they were thoroughly 11/21 If 334 familiar with the contents. If there is no objection from the Council he bew no objections to Mr. Barnes reading the letter. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said there was no point and no- thing to be gained in having the latter read before the people. It is a personal mattor concerning Mr. Barnes and members of tho Council and has nothing to do with City business. COUNCILMAN HART stated that the original letter is on file in the City Clerk's office and anybody interested could come in and road it. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that the second reading of tho "Fisher" Ordinance which was held up previously now hes the approval of most of the property ownors,and can be presented for the final reeding of the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. , en ordinance approving the annexation of "Fisher" was presented for the second ani final reading. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Clarke, Hart, Curry. Neys: None. ORDINANCE NO. 806, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, OF CERTAIN UNINHABIT- ED TERRITORY, rN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATED AS "FISHER". Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all CouncilMon present voting aye. THE MATTER OF THE FORTY HOUR WEEK was referred to. A communication from the Civil Service Commission was reed which stated "That no change be mado in the Rules concerning 335 hours of work (Section 10.1 of Civil Service Rules and Regulations)8. The Commission submitted the following points as being the bests upon which their decision against re- commending a change was reached: 1. Wage adjustment of July 1, 1950 was computed at average existing hourly rate and monthly compensation was figured on a basis of 44 hour work week at the then existing scale. 2. Salary Resolution No. 5256 provided for a.5% increase effective July 1, 1950. " 3. Best availeble information indicated that reduction of work week to 40 hours would add approximately 22¢ to present tax rate, such possible increase wee not provided for In current budget. 4. Members of Uniform Division of Police and Fire Department have submitted written request for additionp1 pay in lieu of shorter hours. COUNCILMAN HART said he would like to soe all City employees get 40 hours a week and that he would not favor any increase in salary at this time. COUNCILMAN CLARKE stotod he did not think that there was anything definite to gc on in the letter from the Civil Service Commission. MR. CLARKE said he thought it was premature for the Civil Service Commission to make a state- ment regarding the approximate incroaso of 22% to the tax rate, they have nothing to do with setting the tax rate, they should be either for or against the 40 hour week. Mr. Clarke said he would like to see the employees get the 40 hour week. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that this matter bo laid over until next week in order to give the rest of the Council an opportunity to vote on it. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he would like to give the employees of the City the 40 hour that acting in fairness all five of pointed out 336 an opportunity to express their views regarding week. KENNETH BOULETTE was present, and stated as president of the Employees' Association, that to all it should be held over in order to give the Councilmen a chance to vote. Mr. Bculette that the City of Chula Vista have just granted to their employees who are working on a 40 hour basis en additional increase in salary and that Coronado employees have been granted an approximate ten percent increase in pay.' LEE BACON was present and stated that the two uniformed departments did not want tc stand in the way of the rest of the employees gutting a 40 hour week. VICE MAYOR CURRY said he has been trying to find out whether all of the em- ployees are asking for a 40 hour week or whether some want an increase in salary in place of the shorter hours. KENNETH ROULETTE stated thet through the City Employees' Council we cane to an agreement, and notified the Council as such, that we are asking for a 40 hour wook as a group. The Police and Fire Departments at the time the original request Sas made felt that due to their working schedules and the possible increase necessary in their two departments to carry out their work on a 40 hour work week basis, at that time re- quested a 10% increase. RESOLUTION N0. 5358twes read, extending the zone variance _ granted to John Bright by Resolution No. 5077 to January 1,- 1952. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE N0. , an ordinanec of intention to vacate and 337 close the alley in Block 19, was presented for the second and final reading. Move' by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that , only the heading be read. carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Clarke,_Hert, Curry. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 807, AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PUBLIC ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 19 CITY PLAT, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting eye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated the Street Lighting Contract was held over from the last meeting and -she would like to request a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Contract if adopted, and that such other lights as may be-, added, be done under terms of the contract. This is for all of the lights in National City. COUNCILMAN CLARKE stated that the new subdivisions are being taken care of, but he thought we should take carp of the older sections of the City as well. VICE MAYOR CURRY said he would bo glad to call a committee together and make another survey of the street lights throughout the City. RESOLUTION NO. 5359 was read, authorizing the Mayor to sign a Street Lighting Contract with the San Diego Gas & Electric Company, for ono year commencing the first day of Decer_ber, 1950, to and including the 30th dry of November, 1951. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, ell Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated there is a vacancy on the Civil 11. 338 Service Commission and the National City Community Redevelop- ment Agency. Moved by Hert, seconded by Clarke, that the matter be laid over until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN reported that a communication from The Metropolitan orator District was"received, notifying the Council they have until tho loth of December to declare their intention to pay a percentage of taxes to be derived from the area. Mrs. Sullivan stated that it would be necess- ary to hold it over until the entire Council are present. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the matter be held over until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. A THANK YOU LETTER from Miss Carolyn Sevoner was read, re- lative to the National City slogan contest, and the prize money received. Miss Sevoner stated she wished to thank each Council member. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that tho letter be filed and a letter of thanks be written Miss Sevener in return. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. VICE MAYOR CURRY said he thought Miss Sevener did a very good job in choosing the slogan she did, and that everyone that he talked with was very well pleased. COMMUNICLTION PROM FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH was road. The letter was en invitation to attend Thanksgiving ssrviee November 22, 1950, at 7:30 P.M. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that the letter be filed and a letter of thanks for tho invitation be written. Carried, ell Councilmen present voting aye. 339 ATTORNEY WARNER stated he is working on the Bee Ordinance but was not ready at this time to present it. COUNCILMAN CLARKE eeld if we have an ordinance regarding bees, just how are wo going to know whore to stop. People complain about ducks, chickens, cows, dogs, etc., and that it might be well to have a general ordinance covering all. ATTORNEY WARNER said the Council had asked that he prepare an ordinance covering bees. PLANNING COMMISSION report was road. Petition No. 375 of B. R. Hollingeheed, requesting permit to build a 4 unit apartmont building without providing extra garages or parking space for same, on property described as Lots 6 and 7, Block 1, W. R. Rea's Subd., 26 East 3rd Street, was read and open for hearing. There wore no objections. It was moved end seconded that this petition be denied for the reason that there has been no provisions made for parking - to serve the dwellings already established there and -grant- ing permission for additional units would aggravate off- street parking conditions in that area. Motion carried. Petition No. 376 of Imogen M. Darr, requesting permit to establish a Reel Estate Office in her home at 1019 Best 18th Street, property described as East 25 feet of Lots 8, 9 and 10 end all of Lot 11 in Block "Co of Beermaker's Subdivision of the 21 Si of 20 Acre Lot 1, Quarter Section 133, Petition read and open for hoaring. There were no protests. The Commission recommended that the signs'be kopt back 15' from property line and to be as per C-2 Zone reouirements. COUNCILMAN HART said he thought that sines so much business is now on 18th Street, it should be made 1 N 340 a business zone. COUNCILMAN CLLRKE said he would like to know the policy and thought of the planning Commission re- garding 18th Street and how far east of Highland they anticipate for business. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said that the Planning Commission was asked to Hake a study of extending business en 18th Street and they felt that the time had not yet come to extend it as a business zone, however, they have had a policy of permitting zone variances when there was one abutting business property. The Planning Commission Is of the opinion that 18th Street will eventually be business but this is not the time to hold a hearing of the property owners. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he thought the rezoning of lath Street should be again taken up by the Planning Commission. and he heartily endorses their reeor-+endation as to where there is no provision made for parking. Moved by -Clarke, seconded by Hart, that the matter of rezoning 18th Street for business be referred to the Planning Commission for further study. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CLARKB made a notion, seconded by Hart, that tho report of the Planning Commission on Petitions 375 and 376 be laid over until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN was read, stating that the National City Community Redevelopment Agency had been requested by the Council to (stamina the possibility of making the redevelopment of the National Hotel Building a project. The situation has been studied from both tho 1, 341 Federal and the State level. The National Hotel Building does not fit into any one of tho four categories required by the Federal Government, and, therefore, cannot be con- sidered for a project using Federal funds. The California Statute Act 1500 (as amended) states that a redevelopment area must constitute one city block, or et least 90,000 square feet. In order for the National Hotel Building to meet this requirement the area would have to be enlarged to include more buildings. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated if the Council wished to direct the Agency to consider the inclusion of additional, possibly old or dilapidated buildings down in that area they will be glad to do so. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that this be laid over until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MLNAGE t SULLIVAN stated the next ratter is the con- sideration of an ordinance to eliminate card rooms In National City. MRS. SULLIVAN said there have been quite a number of requests thPt these be eliminated and a,potition is also being circulated asking that they be eliminated. The petition will no doubt. be filed with the Council et the next Council meeting. MRS. SULLIVAN said she would suggest at this time that it be given serious consideration and if the Council thinks that you may wish to consider an ordinance, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an outline. COUNCIL- MAN-CLARKE said as far as he personally was concerned, he does net know anything about this petition and that he is not going to say that he is one hundred portent for card rooms or one hundred percent against card rooms. MR. CLARKE said he did not know of any City this size or smaller in • 342 San Diego County that does not have card rooms and if they are demoralizing or harmful to the people of the community, end if it can be so proved, then ho would be against then. MR. CLARKE said at the moment he dons not feel that he wants to rocommend any Ordinance be drawn up by the Attorney, but that he is open for further discussion. RESOLUTION NO. 5360 was read, transferring certain real property to James Dawson and Mary Dawson end to receive as consideration thrcrefore certain other real property and to pay to James Dawson and Mary Dawson the sum of $3650.00 in cash as a further consideration for said transfer. Doris Sullivan is authorized to enter into escrow on bohalf of the City and to sign the necessary documents to carry out the terms of the Resolution. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to record the deed conveying the property owned by James Dawson and Mary Dawson. Tho Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract for the moving of the house located on the property now owned by James Dawson and Mary Dawson, and that as a part of the consideretion the City shall hook up the sewer to the property being transferred to James Dawson -and Mary Dawson. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO.5361 was reed, accepting a grant deed for street purposes only from WILLIAM C. MOESER and IRENE 8. MOWER, and authorizing CITY CLERK ALSTCN to have same re- corded. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolut- ion beidopted. Carried, all Ccuncilmen present voting aye. 343 CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that we have a deed for an easement for street purposes from Mr. and Mrs. Ebbs. This easement is for a street that now exists in National City that has actually boon urge' es a private road. Mr. Ebble is more than willing to deed it to the City for street purposes. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that the matter bo laid over until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present vcting aye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that the Council ontered into an Agreement to filo a map and authorized the Mayor to sign an Agroement of the Arbitrary Mean High Tide Line in a place where there has been no designation point. It is necessary in order to complete all of the transaction connected with tho Map to adopt a Resolution concerning the Agreement for Arbitrary Ordinary High Water Mark. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that Mr.<Greenberg has aaqulred feettitle in Lots 9 and 10, Block 73, also the bonds out- standing and noeds a City tax deed. Mr. Greenberg has made application, in accordance with Ordinance 671, for an auction type held of the City's interest and postod an amount equal to the amount that would have boen collected had the property been on the tax roll to date. RESOLUTION NO. 5362 was read, sottinz tho sum of $246.32 as tho oponing bid for a public tax solo on tarts 9 and 10, Block 73, City plat. The City Tax Collector is directed to advertise the afore described property for sale et public auction in accordance with law. Moved by Clarke, seconded by-Hart,'that the Resolution bo adopted. Carried, all 344 Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated she would like to recommend that the Salary Resolution be amended in connection with the salaries of the Piro Chief and Police Chief, that the salary be $416.00. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said he thought this should be discussed by ell five members of the Council and all be given an opportunity to vote. MRS. SULLIVAN said, sho Is rowdy to make her appointment of the new Police Chief and because of the importance of the position she would' like the Council to hove the opportunity to object if they wish to before the appointment is final. It is her recommendation that Sgt. Smith be appointed the Chief of Police but before mho makes the appointment it is necessary to have ,the salary, problem settled and she would like this taken caro of tonight as Mr. Smith is to go to the F. B. I. Acadory for three months. GORDAN KIMBALL was present and stated ho would like to toll tho Council how he and a good many of his friends feel about Mr. Smith, and that he hes known Mr. Smith per, sonally for e greet many years end that all ho knows about him is good, end that he considers him to be a good citizen end very proficient in his work as e police officer. Mr. Kimball said he thought Mr. Smith would be very well suited and qualified for tho position of Chief of Police. MRS. SULLIVAN said es far as she was concerned sho was definite about the appointment of Mr. Smith, but sho did not know whether or not Mr. Smith would 'accept the appointment unless the starting salary was $416.00. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said that when he realized the present Chief of Police was going to resign he hcped that the next Chief would be a local man 345 but that he did not commit himself until now, but he would like to soo a local man the next Chief of Police. We have bean asked to establish a new salary rate for the next Chief and Mr, Clarke said that if it hod been an outsider he would have delayed this dlecussi•,n es long as he could so that the rest of the Council would have an opportunity to voice their opinion. MR. CLARKE also steted 1f Mr, Smith is appointed the next Chief of police he will gladly make the motion that the salary increase be adopted. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said she would offer Mr. Smith the ap'ointment provided there % were no objections from the Council, but she felt that the salary Resolution was very important. RESOLUTION NO. 6363 was read, amending Resolution 5256 by repealing the salery schedules set forth for Fire Chief and Police Chief, and by adding the following salary schedules: 1 2 3 4 5 p811 Ma ran PM RR $362 $380 $398 $416 $434 Fire Chief Police Chief Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be ad- opted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MOVED by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the starting salary for Mr. Smith be $416.00 per month. Carried, all Council- men present vctlne aye. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said there was a matter he would like to see taken up in regard to the bus service for the residents on East 18th and Paradise Hills. They ere driving their automobiles in to their friends house closer to town and then taking the bus to work. Mr. Clarke said it was his under- 346 standing that the bus service Sr those people Bast of National City is very poor. The schedule of the "W" bus is very inconvenient for people and would suggest that an investigation be made to see if better service could not be given to the people East of tho City. Mr. Clarke said he - felt that if the bus service to Paradise Hills was better that a lot of the people living there would cone down to National City to do their shoring. COUNCILMAN HART said he did not believe we could do anything about this es Paradise Hills is in tho City of San Diego. ATTORNEY WARM said he did not believe the Bus Company would do anything -about it until the outcome of the rate hearing which would probably be four or five weeks. It night be well for the residents of Paradise Hills to send in a petition requesting better service. COUNCILMAN CLGRKE said that if the Bus Company was grentod an increase in rates he was certainly going to com- plain about it es he felt that the people in this community should be given better service and not crowded in the busses like c^ttle. VICE MAYOR CURRY said he thought the matter of crosswalks should be given some study. COUNCILMAN HART said there is e crosswalk in front of his property which he thought should not be there and he would like to see it removed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the matter of crosswalks be referred to the Traffic Committee. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Clerk°, seconded by Hart, that the meeting be 11/21 347 closed. Carried, all Councilmen prosont voting ayo. VICE• - 0',, 0 N TONAL Cliff, CALIFORNTE ATTEST: Qfritymta-