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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950 10-17 CC MIN205 National City, California. October 1?, 1980. Regular meeting of the City Council wes celled to order by Mayor Clinton D. Matthews et 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Council- men absent: None. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hert, that the reading of the minutes of the adjourned meeting of October 10, 1950, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston. Sullivan, Werner, McClure. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: Generel Fund 33,916.88 Capital Reserve Fund 2,883.48 Comm. Redevelop. 68.14 Library Fund 155.68 Perk M & I Fund 291.21 Plan. Commission 34.00 Street Fund 598.30 Herbor Fund 445.32 TOTAL $8,392.99 Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for tame. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hert, Matthews. Neys: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5346 was reed, authorizing the payment of $2,883.46 from the Capital Reserve Fund, as follows: National Lumber Company, $41.70, City Hall Remodeling; Estate of Anna R. Owen, $2,841.78, Reel !state. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 10/17 206 HERBERT A. BARNES was present and stated that there were some questions thet he still was not clear on in regard to the Group Insurance end hoped that he could get the answers tonight. After lengthy insinuations from Mr. Barnes COUNCILMAN CLLRKE stated that the Council has listened to Mr. Barnes for e number of Weeks and he wee asked to get the answers to his questions through the proper channels, and that it is purely a selfish biased attitude that Mr. Bernee has taken. Mr. Barnes had an opportunity with everybody else to sell the City employees group insurance, he was given consideration from everybody, he could not sell thet insurance to the employees, and he is going out of his way to try and condemn the officials and the City Council. He has not one feet to back up his statement. He is westing the time of this Council end boring the people in the audience by bringing up such facts that he is trying to establish. MR. CLLRKE said that the rocords ere open to everybody, end thn proper place to see those records is in the City Hall end not before the Council. The Council ere not familiar with ell the details connected with City business, thet is why we heve officials to do that work, and he would certeinly appreciate Mr. Barnes taking his medicine like e man. MR. BARNES said that his answer to thet harangue is nil, and thet he thinks it is out of order, and would like to ask the City Attorney. ATTCRNSY WARNER stated that the city Council hes the right to establish rules for the reguletion of the meetings end to punish persons that disobey those rules, end if they went to set rules for proceedings, they can do so, they con limit the 10/17 207 speeches, and if they do that anyone that violates is not only out of order but subject to punishment. MR. BARNES said that in other words this Council is being run under Roberts rules, is that its ATTORNEY WARNER stated that the Council operates under the Government Code of the State of California. MR. BARNES asked Mrs. Sullivan just whet insurance the $2,90 covered. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked that Mr► Barnes please be seated so thet the Council could go ahead with the business and et the lattfl part of the meeting they could take up whet Mr. Barnes wished, MR. BARNES said that if it is the Mayor's command that he stop he would have to do so. MAYOR 1& TTHEWS said if he had a question to ask without going into so much detail tc go ahead, MR. BARNES said he would like to know what the $2.90 and the $7.35 cover. He said he believed that the Council did not know* COUNCILMAN CLAMstated that he did not like Mr. Barnes' insinuations and he would make a motion thet Mr. Barnes be requested to please be seated. MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that the Council all have copies of the insurance and ell the information that the manager's office has prepared, and that Mr. Barnes could get a copy of just what the in- surance covers. Mayor Matthews said if Mr. Barnes continues to take up so much time et the first part of the meetings that we will have to move the oral communications to the last item on the egendao The Council is getting very tired of the constant bickering end insinuations and it is very em- barrassing to the Council. and they do respect Mr. Barnes for his age, if not for his heckling attitude, and the Council hes been very petient. MR. BARNES said that he 10/17 • 1 208 understands that he will get this information in writing for the next meeting. MAYOR MATTHEWS said he saw no reason why he would not. MR. BARNES said that under the circum- stances he would have to quit but that he does it under sufferance, that it is a mean way of disposing of him. JACK FAULKNER, Palm City, was present and stated that he is the local Post Commander of the American Legion in National City, At a meeting of the South Bay Coordinating Council last week it was agreed that ell the Veterans groups and organizations try this Armistice Day to dedicate our Memorial Bowl in National City end Memorial Plaque in Chula Vista and would like to petition the City to help put this over. San Diego is having en Armistice Day program and invited them to attend and join in their parade, but they ere a National City and a Chula Vista post and they believe they should do their own dedicating and hold their own services in their local cities. It is their request if the City would cooperate with the aid of the different groups and organizations of the City to have a band end appropriate speakers. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that we would cooperate in any way possible, COUNCIT.MlN CLAM, asked Mr. Faulkner if they planned on having a ceremony as well es a parade. MR. FAULKNER said that they did not plan on a parade. COUNCIL- MAN CLARKE said that he personally thought we should put on such a program as Mr. Faulkner mentioned, -end he was sure that the Council would be in favor of them using the Bowl. MR. YAEKEY, President of Branch #61 Fleet Reserve, was present and stated he was representing J. C. Palmer who is the President of South Bay Coordinating Council. It was 10/l7 209 decided this afternoon to dedicate a Plague in Chula Vista, and it could be done between 1:30 end E:30 P.M. He said that he mentioned the time as they would like to be present et the dedication in National City. Mit. FAULKNER said he would like to ask that the City Manager help them contact the different Civic organizations of the City. MAYOR MATTHEWS said they would plan that the dedication be et 11:00 A.M. in National City, end any help that they could give they would be glad to do so. ORDINANCE NO. , en ordinance disapproving the annexation of "Sunny Knolls" was presented for the first reeding. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Carrigan, that only the heeding be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clerks, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , AN ORDINANCE DISAPPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OF CERTAIN UNIN- HIBITED TERRITORY, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESIGN/TED AS "SUNNY KNOLLS". Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, that the Ordinance be laid over until the nmxt meeting for the second end final reeding. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER SULLIvrN stated that in regard to the annexation of "Fisher" over fifty-one percent of the returns ere in, but there is still a portion cf the area that has not replied, end asked that it be leid over until October 31st. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, thet'the second reading of the Ordinance on theannexetion•of "FisherD'be 10/17 210 laid over until October 31st. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. . an ordinance approving the annexation of "Palm Valley", wee presented for the second and final reeding. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Curry, thet only the heeding be reed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke; Curry, Hart, Metthews. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 802, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THS CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CFLW ORNII, 0P CERTAIN UNIN- HABITED TERRITORY; IN THE COUNTY OP SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESIGN/TW AS "PALM VALLEY". Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried,' ell Councilmen present voting eye.' THE MATTER OF THE FORTY HOUR WEEK was presented.- COUNCIL- MLN CLARKE said that it wes his understanding that the Civil Service commission was to present the Council with some details concerning the forty hour week. MAYOR MATTHEWS stated thet the Civil Service Commission requested that the Council answer the last letter which was sent them request- ing further details as to the cost, etc. of a forty hour week. Mayor Matthews said that the Council did not have this information in writing es yet. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said that the result cf the meeting with the Civil Service Commission was that they reauested that they be furnished with all the pertinent date relative to the cost, the number of employees, the manner in which the hours would be staggered and the manner in which it would effect the City, end after they received the information they would be in a 10/17 211 position to make a recommendation beck to the Council as to their thinking on the forty hour week, end from that point on it would be up to the Council. COUNCILMAN CLPRKE stated thet he thought the Civil Service Commission should get all the details from the Council; the Department Heads and the employees, so that they would be in a position to make some recommendations. Mrred by Hart, seconded by Clarke, that the matter of the forty hour week be laid over until October 31st. Carried, ell Councilmen present voting eye, RESOLUTION NO. 5347 was read, granting e special zone ver- lanee permit to m. C. Moeser for the purpose of a building set beck variance and permission to build two duplexes in a R-1aA 7one. The permit is grented upon the conditions es set forth: with a 26.53' dedication for one-half street and a tea foot building set beck. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, thet the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting eye. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance referred to as the Sub- division Ordinance was presented for the first reading. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote tc-witt Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , AN OTtDINANCB PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND, FOR THE,DEDICATION OF STREETS, AND FOR THE APPROVAL OF MAPS THEREOF IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND REPEAL NG ORDINANCE NO. 550 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. Moved by Curry, 10/17 212 seconded by Carrigan, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. ATTORNBY WARNER Stated that he wished to report on the matter at the application of the San Diego Transit System for authority to increase rates, which was held October llth and 13th. They have asked for practically a five cent over- all Increase in rates which would effect National City, in a 15 cent zone it would be 20 cents and in a 20 cent zone 25 cents. They claim that they ere losing money constantly. The evidence submitted by the Public Utilities Commiasion were two altornate achadules. one proposed that the rates be 12 cents in the first two zones and the other the sane as requested by the Transit Company would ho a 12 cent baso with a 5 cent overage,. The matter was continued until November 8th. COUNCILMAN CLERKE said he would like to have the Council do sozathlug as far as National City is concerned, ap he thought it was very bad the way the buzzes are crowded. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that the Attorney would represent the City at the November 8th hearing. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that she had a letter from the Conveyor Company which ateted that they were extending this personal invitation tp the Council to visit their hoad- quertere•at the Biltmore Hotel during'the convention of the League of California Cities October 22nd to October 26th. `InEIL-S'"iiEEPER is mairtelnin3 these headquarters so that all of the membere of the City who aro sttending the convention 10/17 213 may have a location in the hotel for a private conference or a moment of relaxation. COUNCILMAN CLARKE stated he was vary sorry that he would not be able to attend the convention in Los Angeles, but due to the nature of his work he felt that he could not take the time off to attend. MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that in regard to the proposed church at 4th and Norton, he would like all the Councilmen to go out and see this area. It hes boon brought before some members of the Council and the Planning Commission in the past that we establiah soma type of ordinance, if possible, to encourage the churches to build off the business district, such as,8th Street, National Avenue and Highland Avenue and not to occupy very highly assessed property as the churches are tax free. We want to encourage building churches in National City, but we should consider establishing them in the neighborhood areas rather than in the center of our business district, and if it would be lagal to have such an ordinance, that it should be considered. COUNCILMAN CLARKE stated he was not in favor of churches locating on prospective business streets. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that the Planning Commission make a study of adopting such an ordinance. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that we have an Apprentice Draftsman employed in the City who is eligible for apprentice training program tador the Veterans Administration, but in order to comply with the Veterans Administration it is 10/17 214 necessary that a salary schedule at six months intervals with a definite plan be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 5348 was read. adopting the following aalary schedule for Apprentice Draftsman during the twenty- four months of training, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Veterans Administration: After After After 24 Starting, 6 Months 12 Months 18 Months Months 1211 $$236 $261 $286 $311 Moved by Carrigan. seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that under the Civil Service Ordinance it is the province of the Council tp make re - Commendations according to age, height and weight for fire- men and policeman, and the Civil Service Commission is about to conduct an examination for fireman. We have already lost one fireman to the Service and we are probably going to lose two more. The Civil Service Commission have made some changes in the qualifications. MRS. SULLIVAN stated that she had a letter from the Civil Service Commission which she would like to have road. Their recommendation for firemen is as follows: At least 21 years of age and not more than 30 years of age; at least 5 feet 7 inches in height and not more than 6 feet 2 inches in height; at least 150 pounds in weight and not more than 210 pounds in weight. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN asked if there was any provision that the ago limit would be waived for previous fire experience. CITY MANAGER SCL;,IVLN said theca wore no provisions but that the Council 10/17 215 had the province to insert it, the Civil Service Commission may not. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN1 said that it might be a point to bring up, that if they cannot get men between 21 and 30 years of age and if they can get man with experience that clause be waived. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said it would be possible to insert a statement that prior experience be added to the age limit of 30 years. MAYOR DA TTHEWS asked if there aas any hurry to adopt this. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN said it is necessary to advertise tha examination, it must be advertised for fifteen days, and the Civil Service Commission was attempting to step up the time because we are probably going to have two firemen gone about the time they have the list established. Moved by Clarke; seconded by Hart, that the following be added to the Civil Service Comaiiasion's rocommendatton: "Except that applicanta over 30 yeara of ago may be considered if they have previous experience as a fireman". Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that the letter which was sent sometime ago and the conferences we have ha6 with the Housing and Home Agency having to do with the acquisition of public housing now has borne fruit to tha extent of having great numbers of documents and forma to comply with in the application. MRS. SULLIVAN said that the City Attorney and herself have jointly worked on the Resolutions to comply with the Federal Act. There are three Resolutions following the form as required for taking over the housing project. If the Resolutions are adopted they then become the formal applicatiops to acquire the housing project. 10/17 • 1 2is RESOLUTION NO. 5349 was read, requesting transfer of Temporary Housing to the City of National City pursuant to Title VI of the Lanham Act, with respect to the temporary housing known as CAL,-4678, Olivewood Terrace. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted► Carried. all Councilman present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. was presented. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, that only the heading be read, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5350, Requesting Transfer of Temporary Housing to tho City of National City Pursuant to Title VI of the Lanham Acte Moved by Clarke, seconded by Carrigan, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. was presented. Moved by Clarke, second- ed by Carrigan, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Clarke, Curry, Hart, Matthews. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5351, Requesting Transfer of Temporary Housing to the City of National City Pursuant to Title VI of the Lanham Act, Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilman present voting aye. REQUEST OF BERTHA A. FITCH, 2151 Highland Avenue, for refund of $1.52, which amount was an overpaymant on signs tax, was road. The request was approved by C. L Van ant, City 10/17 217 Treasurer. Moved by Curry, wooded by Hart, that the refund be granted. carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICETION FROM SENATOR KRAFT was read. The latter stated: "Because PP the constitutional limitation on the length of tho General Sessions of the California Legis- lature, we members have been requoatsd to have all logis- lation which we intend to introduce drafted at the earliest possible date. If you have measures which you want presents ed to the coming session and which you do not intend to handle through the League of California Cities, I wish to volunteer my sorvicea. I will be glad to have an opportun- ity to sit down with you, discuss any problems you may have, and arrange to do what I can to servo you. It will bo a pleasure to meet with you and to learn in what way I WRY be of assistance to you." COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said he thought Senator Kraft should be commended for thia letter and he personally would like a copy of it. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that she attended a meeting of the Water Authority last Thursday night at which time the Auditor gave a report of tho funds, and we subsequently received in the mail a atatemant of the financial condition of the Water Authority. The Auditor stated the Water Authority is in very good financial condition. There is a aurplua In the water Authority but they have nut aet up a depreciation account for their installation and equipment, and they do not have en equipment replacement fund. The audit revealed that l'n the event they had an equipment re- placement fund it would wipe out the surplus. MRS. SULLIVAN 10/17 218 stated that the petition of the Irrigation District to un include Chula Vista. and the/incorporated area has been aet for a hearing before the Board of Supervisors on October 23rd,. and the Water Authority decided not to take any action euttipa off the water that is being supplied to the unin- oorparated area pending the formation of the District. MRS. SULLIVAN said she received a cell from the Assessor's office concerning the boundaries of. the District, and the County offices ere somewhat concerned with the fact, that there are some overlapping with the praposed,Irrigati'on District and the new City limits of National City, end they suggested that it might be well to have a representative at the hearing to discuss the bounderies in the event that en election was held and the people who ere in the overlapping area did not vote, they would thon be, as pert of N_ticnal City, liable for the Metopolitan Water District Bond end Water Authority expense in National City end also be liable for it in the Irrigation District, which is something that no one would went to see happen. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that Attorney Werner represent the City et the hearing October 23rd. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that three years ago the City passed an Anti -Noise Ordinance, and thet lest Saturday this Ordinance was violated, in feet the same noise that caused this Ordinance to be passed. It was violated by a Sound Truck operating in the City. MR. CURRY said he would like to know who gave them permission to operate. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated thet he thought the Council in t'ze pest 10/1? • 1 219 has granted to some extent without particular Council action on every. score, permission to operate s Sound truck within reason. COUNCILMAN CURRY said that there was only one time that such permission was granted, and then a Special Meeting of the Council was called, end permission was granted. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated there were two occasions that he knows cf where the Council granted permission, and there is one truck in more or less constant violation. MAYOR MATTHEWS said he would like to ask the Attorney to make e statement on the constitutionality of this Ordinance, and elso regarding the section which refers to "undue" noises. ATTORNEY WARNER steted that a couple of years ago there wee en Ordinance somewhat similar to this that was held to be unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, then in January 1950 the Supreme Court of the United States upheld en Ordinance which was quite similar to the one we have. This particular Ordinance seys "the noise must be loud end disturbing" end declares a sound truck tc be loud and disturbing. It states parades or ether civic functions or gatherings approved or sanctioned by tho City Council ere exempt from the previsions of this Ordinance. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that he would suggest that the Council adopt a policy that you are either going to sanction certain types of sound trucks or parades, or that you are not. COUNCILMAN HA!tT geld it would seem to him that it would not be possible to use a sound truck and not make any noise. MAYOR MATTHEWS said tho Ordinance reads, a loud and disturbing noise, end that would have to be settled in Court, no doubt, as to whet is a loud and dis- turbing noise. COUNCILMLN CLARKX stated that +f we expect 10/17 220 other people to request the privilege of using a sound truck, he did not see why we should draw the line to an individual. The Council should give equal consideration to each individual or groups. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that the first she knew there was a sound truck being used last Saturday was when she was asked if a permit had been issued, which she replied had not. The Police went down and Stopped the truck and asked the operator if they had a permit, which they did not. They hed One in San Diego and Chula Vista. The man in charge of the sound truck came to the office and asked for a permit which Mrs. Sullivan said she refused because the city Council was the only one who could grant the permit. He asked what would happen if he continued to use the sound truck without permission and Mrs. Sullivan said they would put him in jell. He thought that wee very harsh. Mrs. Sullivan gave him a copy of the Ordinance end told the Police Dept. that he did not have a permit, but the matter of a loud and disturbing noise was a matter that she could not decide, we do not have any volume reouiremente on what we will permit. He asked if he played his radio with no speaker end no louder than an automobile radio would he be in violation, and Mrs. Sullivan said that she did not know, and the City Attorney was not available at that time. Mrs. Sullivan told the Police if there were any complaints, to arrest him. COUNCILMAN CLARKS said that surely somebody must have told him to go ahead as nobody would come into the City and distribute literature, make noises and go everywhere they wanted to without permission. Where did it come from? COUNCILMAN CARRIOAN stated that he 10/17 221 thought the Council should be on record es specifically prohibiting ell sound trucks, or otherwise. COUNCILMAN HART said that we have su:•li en Ordinance now, COUNCILMAN CURRY said he brought this matter up 3s he considered it a violation of the law end any violation should be taken care of. Mlt. EVERETT was present and asked about the noise made by chickens. The automatic lights come on et 4:00 A.M. and the chickens cackle. Mr. Everett said he wes not putting in a complaint but this would come under the anti noise ordin- ance. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Curry, that anyone wishing to ocerete a sound truck must make a request for a permit at a regular meeting of the Council. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, that any oral communic- ations requiring an excess of ten minutes be laid over until the end of the meeting, and the Mayor so inform the audience when he reoueste "oral communications". COUNCILMAN CLERKE said he would appreciate it if the Mayor would see that the ten minute time limit is carried out and that it pertain to City business and that no personalities be allowed to enter into it. Motion carried, all Councilmen present voting eye. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said he would like to make a motion) that in view of the harangue to which the City Manager has been subjected, the council give her a vote of confidence. Motion seconded by Curry. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN presented the liquor license transfers which have been referred by the Board of Equalization, The 10/17 222 Club °66R hes been sold by Mr. Harris and Mr. Procopio, also the liquor store on the corner of 8th and National Avenue by Mr. Harris end Mr, Procopio to two corporations, one the Club n66" Inc., and the Texas Liquor Store, Inc., both of which are principally owned by Conn Bros. Mrs. Sullivan said the City Attorney end she had conferred on these since it is in the building from which the hotel tenant has been evicted and the building has been under considerable investigation, and she tried to see if there was any basis Ter objecting to the transfer, and could find none. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked Attorney Warner if it would be legal for the Council, if they so approved, to go on record as disapprov- ing having a liquor store on the main corner of our City. We have checked the hotel and have found it to be absolutely dangerous for occupancy, and also requested action of con- demnation to rid the City of old buildings. They have comnlied by et least removing the people in the upper two stories. They still have the business on the lower floor, which most of the people in National City would like to see off the rein street. Mayor Matthews asked if the City Council has power to say where this type of business can be located. ATTORNEY WARNER stated he did not believe so, but they do have the right to object within fifteen days efter the transfer. MAYOR MATTHEWS said he wondered if it would be possible for the council to request enough neople of National City to write lettertip Sacramento complaining about the type of business we have on our mein corner end let them know that we highly disapprove. COUNCILMAN CLARKE said that he too would like to see this stopped, but doubted 10/17 223 if the Council can do anything about it, however the people of the community are entitled to have something to say about it. If they abject strong enough a license for these places would not be granted, MAYOR MATTHEWS stetod that we tried talking to the owners of this building end allowed them time tc take some action but they sold whet they had to someone else end now we have them to worry about, end new licenses were issued. MAYOR MITTHETS said that we have pictures taken that are unbelieveeble end thought they should be printed. COUNCILMAN H1.RT said even though they have removed the people from the upper two stores he still did net believe that it is safe. COUNCILMAN CURRY said that it seems that the building depreciates the value of all the surroundjng property and he would like to see the City where the women folks can weak on that side of the street, it is right in the heart of the business district and we should take all steps necessary to cleer it up. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Hart, thet a letter be written to the Bcard of Equalization by the City Manager objecting strenuously to this type of business end state that they hold this matter in abeyance for a short time, and so inform there that we are asking the people of the community tc writo their personal rpinion directly to the Board of Equalization. Also that this letter be nublish- ed in the National City News and a postscript added to the people of the Community asking them to do their part in helping us rid the City of such an eye sore. Also that City Manager Sullivan make a telephone call to the Beard of !aualization infOOrminm them thet we ere writing such a letter. Carried, all Ceuncilmen ',resent voting aye. to/it • 224 CITY MANAGER SULLIVAN stated that she hed notice of another transfer of license, tart of Hortense Petersen, 1520 Coolidge Avenue, the Th'ef cf replies made en investlgetion ane reported than ±13 nerty owned the store only a few days end there wi_l be smother transfer, and recommended thet we disregard this transfer. MAYOR MATTHEWS ordered the communication filed. REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE from Detain, Inc., 819 National Avenue, was read. The transfer is from Wm. H. Wilson, and it is the recommendation of the Chief cf Police that the license be granted. MAYOR M!TTHEWS ordered the ccmmuniceticn'filed. APPLICATION for off sele beer and wine license by Herold R. Phillips, 1539 E. 8th Street, woe read. The Chief of roltce reported that this is a transfer to P new owner of a license which hes been on the premises for sometime, end it is his recommendation that the license be granted. MAYOR MATTHEWS ordered the communication filed. Art'LICATION for off sale hoer and wine license by D. Oliveira, 1645 Wilson Avenue, wPs reed. The Chief of relies reported that this is a new grocery store, moved from Bey Blvd. be- cause of the vreeway. The owner hes hed the same kind of license before and recommends thet the license be granted. MAYOR MPTTHEWS ordered the communication filed. CITY MANAGER SULLIVIN stated sho attended a meeting of the State Disaster Council in Los Angeles yesterday end there will be a meeting of the County Disaster Council on Friday 225 of this week. There still is little in the way of specific informetion, it is still in the formative stage with the State promising within ten days to have definite directives as tc what responsibility they will assume under the new legislation. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated he would like to get the City Attorney's opinion es to the City's liability in regard to trees thet grow in alleys. He said that he bed in mind one alley where there is e big pepper tree in the center of the alley. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that they would have to show some negligence on behalf of the City. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that we have some pieces where there are obstructions on the two foot line. The property line is two feet from the sidewalk end in some cases the prcnerty owner has extended obstructions eight inches, ten inches or out to the sidewalk line, end wandered about the City's responsibility. ATTORNEY WARNER said thnt they would have to prove negligence on bo- half cf the City and show that it was a hazardous condition. Moved by Clerks, seconded by Hert, thet the matter of the removal of the pepper tree in the alley between 17th and l8th Street on "J" be referred to the City Mrneger for checking and recommendetion to the Street Deper;ment. Carried, all Councilmen present voting eye. CITY MPNJG^R SULLIVPN stated thnt the swings have been removed from •'A" fvonue to another location in the nark end that the hazardous hill on the corner of 12th end "A" is being levelled. The trash collection area in the housing project is being painted red, the work being done by the 10/17 226 . housing authority. . MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that he felt the City should have a Sign Ordinance and would like to see some study jives to, it. COUNCILMASCURRY stated that when he was a me mbar of the Planning Cotission this matter was brought before them and considerable time was spent cni it. MR. CHRISTMAN, President of the Planning Commission stated that he was sure that an Ordinance had been prepared and presented to the Council, but if it could not be located they would take up this matter again. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Clarke, that the meeting be adjourned until October 31, 1950, et 7:30'P.M. o'clock. Carried, all Councilmen present voting 'aye. . )LAYOR, NATIO AL CI , CA 1701 A ATTEST: --(4."'Inf CI-et/earl