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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 08-28 CC ADJ MIN89 National City, California, August 28, 1962 Adjourned meeting of the City Council of August 28, 1962, held at 1:30 p.m. o'clock, was called to order at 7:30 p..m. o'clock. Council members present: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Council members absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Carstens, DeHaven, Gautereaux, Hess, Newberry, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by Rev. Raymond Keeble of the First Congregational Church. COUNCILMAN COLBURN introduced Constantine Mueser, a foreign exchange student from West Germany, who is attending Sweetwater High School, through the National City Bralch of the American Field Service. George W. Dunn and his sons, with whom he is staying for a year were also introduced. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meet- ing of August 21, 1962, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of August.23 1962, be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Allen, Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. Councilman Hart abstained from voting. RESOLUTION NO. 8179 was read, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY". Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None, Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. 8180 was read, "RESOLUTION FIXING 1962-63 TAX RATE". RESOLUTION NO. 8180 RESOLUTION FIXING 1962-1963 TAX RATE WHEREAS, pursuant to §51511 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of National City, California, is required to fix the rate of taxes designated in the number of cents each one hundred dollars of the assessed value of property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City, California, as follows: §1. That the tax rate for the City of National City, California, for the fiscal year 1962- 1963, is hereby set and fixed as follows: 8/28/62 Trt- 90 GENERAL FUND $ .85 LIRARY FUND .21 PARK FUND .26 .RETIREMENT FUND .16 SINKING FUND #8 .05 TOTAL PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ASSESSED VALUATION: $1.53 §2. That before the expiration of fifteen days from the passage of this Resolution the City Clerk of the City of National City, California, shall cause this Resolution to he published once in the National City Star News. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of August, 1962. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Resolution he adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. 8181 was read, "RESOLUTION DECLARING WITHDRAWAL OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF LOWER SWEETWATER LOCAL FIRE DISTRICT AND D0NITA SUNf"VSIDE LOCAL FIRE DISTRICT, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION N0, 8062". Moved by Coiburn, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Car- ried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the following bids were received for work on Grove Street from 16th Street to 18th Street: Kenneth H. Golden Co., $11,350.02; V. R. Dennis Co., $11,787.30; Griffith Co., $11,805.70; R. E. Hazard Co., $11,984.60; Daley Corp., $12,050.30. City Manager Hess recommended the contract be awarded to Kenneth H. Golden Co. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen, Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. 8182 was read, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Grove Street from Sixteenth Street to Eighteenth Street)". Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen, Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. RESOLUTIONd PO. 8183 was read, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS (PLAZA F30ULEVARD STA. 17+01.99 TO WILLIAMS MANOR, UNIT NO. 4): Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Car- ried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. 8/28/62 91 RESOLUTION NO. 3184 was read,"RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLAT SHOWING EXTER- IOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (PLAZA BOULEVARD STA. 17+01.99 TO WILLIAMS MANOR, UNIT A'0. 4)". Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. 8185 was read, "PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF LEGISLA- TIVE BODY UNDER 'SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVE;TIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931' (PLAZA BOULEVARD STA. 17+01.99 TO WILLIAMS MANOR, UNIT NO. 4)". Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen, Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. 8186 was read, "RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND FIXING HEARING DATE (PLAZA 3OULEVARO STA. 17+01.99 TO WILLIAMS MA•'OR, UNIT NO, 4)". Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. RESOLUTION N0. 8187 was read, "RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO SUB- CONTRACT". Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Alien. Nays: None, Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RE- LATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 756" was presented for the first reading and read in full. HEARING on Zone Change from R-2 to C-2, Limited Commercial Zone, con- tinued from 2:00 p.m., was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated there were no written protests, CHARLES KERCH, who requested the zone change, was present and showed a sketch of the proposed convalescent home to be built in the area. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read report of the Planning Commission, recommending the zone change be granted. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and referred to the City Attorney for the necessary action. Carried by following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen, Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. HEA.ING on Establishment of C-2-A, Special Commercial Zone, on that certain property known as Sweetwater Annexation No. 4, was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated there were no written protests and there was no one present in this regard. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning, Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed 3/28/62 92 and the matter referred to the City Attorney. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance 962, was present- ed for the second and final reading. Upon motion of Hart, seconded by Colburn, that only the heading be read and further reading of the ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1041, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 962 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA". Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance providing for evening Council meeting was presented for the second and final reading. Upon motion of Colburn, seconded by Hart, that only the heading be read and fur- ther reading of the ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1042, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 00 716i OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND PROVIDING FOR ONE EVENING ,MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AHD REPE,LING ORDINANCE NO. 894". Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None, Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance approving Leonard Street Annexa- tion was presented for the second and final reading. Upon motion of Colburn, seconded by Hart, that only the heading be read and further reading of the ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unan- imous vote. ORDINANCE NO, 1043, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED 'LEONARD STREET ANNEXATION', TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated relative to the matter of swap meets, he feels the Council should give further study on the fencing. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the matter be laid over for a week and the City Manager make a report at that time. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS read his legal opinion in regard to back sala- ries of policemen. His recommendation was the Council deny all claims which accrued and became payable prior to the 90 day period 93 preceding June 6, 1961, and the matter should not be submitted to the voters if the Council follows his recommendation in regard to denying the claims. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the matter be held over until such time as all Council members are present. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Alien. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in regard to the Joe Reeves' vacation which he failed to take in 1954, the California Law of Civil Proced- ure, Section 338, Subsection 1, provides any action to get back vacation time must be brought within three years, and recommended Joe Reeves' request be denied. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the Legislative Counsel of the State of California rendered an opinion that for salary purposes the Mayor is a Councilman and is entitled to receive the same pay. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, it be laid over until next week. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS recommended approval of the refund of $255 to C. Foncerrada. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the refund be approved and the necessary city officials be authorized to return it. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart,, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported the procedure used by the Poundmaster in accepting cats and making out receipts is more than adequate and recommended no changes be made and the Council approve the form and the continued use of the receipts. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Attorney be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DAN MCCORQUOOALE, representing the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, was pre- sent and submitted a letter requesting permission to use City land for a seat belt clinic on the 8th and 9th of September, CITY MANAGER HESS recommended approval of the request providing the City Attorney ap- proves of the insurance coverage. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. TOMAS 3ALAJADIA, 3007 "C" Avenue, was present and stated the Planning Commission had denied his sidewalk waiver at 340 E. 30th Street, and he wanted to appeal the decision. After much discussion, it was moved by Colburn, Mr. Jalajadia be instructed to take out a building permit and go through the procedure of asking for a waiver of J/28/62 94 sidewalks before the Planning Commission. Motion died for lack of a second. ACTING MAYOR ALLEN stated the City Manager and Director of Planning would meet with Mr. 3aiajadia after the meeting and instruct him how to proceed. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the City Manager send a telegram of congratulations to the ?ony League team. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTING MAYOR ALLEN said Mayor Gautereaux had requested the appoint- ment of Mickey M. Kitagawa, 704 Salot Street, to the Park and Recre- ation Advisory 3oard, be approved. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Mayor be approved. Carried by unani- mous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, refund of $25 performance bond to Walter P. kuhlow be approved and the proper city officials be authorized to make the refund. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. NOTICE OF HEARING of Proposed San Diego Unified Port District to be held September 6th at 9:30 a.m., Room 310, Civic Center, was ordered filed by unanimous vote. RESIGNATION of Helen Rorabaugh, Housing Secretary, and request to be retained on eligibility list was presented. Moved by Colburn, secon- ded by Hart, the resignation be accepted with regrets and a certifi- cate be issued and the request for reinstatement on the eligibility list be referred to the Civil Service Commission via the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Civil Service Commission, submitting specifications for Chief 3uilding Inspector, Street Superintendent, Sewers Superin- tendent and Field Representative was presented. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended they be approved. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Civil Service Commission recommending the salary rate for Asst. Civil Engineer be raised from Rate 26, $484-$587, to Rate 30, S587-$715. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended the raise in rate be approved. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Civil Service Commission recommending reinstate- ment of vacation to Robert McConkey, which he lost because of the illness of other employees in his department when his vacation was 8/28/62 95 due, was read. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended the vacation be rein- stated. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. MINUTES of Civil Service Commission meeting of August 15th were pre- sented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. MINUTES of Real Estate Committee of August 24th were presented and the items which required action were read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the minutes ire approved as read. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Street Committee has made a brochure on 1911 Acts and are available in Planning, Building and City Clerk's offices. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the National City Hostesses are presently working with representatives of the Pony League in making prepara- tions for a reception for the Pony League when they return. The National City Hostesses are also preparing for the dedication of the Community Sldgg. on September 7th at 6:00 p.m. at which time guests from Tecate will be honored. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he has received a great many letters in regard to the cat situation and recommended he be allowed to file them. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated that Les Street contributed $85 to the Pony League in order to send their bat boy with the team. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, a letter of appreciation be written to Mr. Street from the Mayor and City Council. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he had an insurance policy for National Dry Kiln and Processing Co. and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for his views on its acceptability. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Board of Supervisors, County of San Diego, acknow- ledging the appointment of Harold Foster to serve as a member of a special committee to review and recommend standards for construction and improvement of County roads was read and ordered filed by unani- mous vote. COMMUNICATION from property owners on Angelo Drive requesting the Council to take action to alleviate the situation which exists in the Navy housing behind their homes, was read. CITY MANAGER HESS recom- mended he be granted premission to bring it to the attention of the 96 Navy in a letter to them directed by the Council. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the City Manager be authorized to write a letter to the proper authorities of the Navy and San Diego City Council and San Diego Police Dept. requesting them to take whatever action may be necessary. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, in the letter to the Navy it be noted the property owners will be more than glad to have a meeting with the proper authorities of the Navy and show them the particular areas involved. Carried by unani- mous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended the insurance claim concerning a suit against William Brown for damages in the amount of $345. be referred to the City Attorney for his views prior to signing a release. Ap- proved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended payment for sewer installation to Pace Construction Co. be paid from the Capital Outlay Fund rather than from Sewer. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Cotburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. CITY MANAGER recommended that during the remainder of the summer on two or three occasions, we permit Mr. Hobbs, who has a concession business, to place his stand in Las Palmas Park on a trial basis to find out what type of revenue we might anticipate so we could give further consideration to the matter for next year and he be allowed to negotiate with Mr. Hobbs. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the City Manager's recommendation be approved, and a report be made on the clean-up problem. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTING MAYOR ALLEN recognized Luther Reid, former Councilman, Margaret Lowe, on -call matron; Mildred Palmer; Norma Dibley, Rec. Dept. Moved by Hart, secorded by Colburn, the meeting be closed, Carried by unanimous vote, Meeting closed at 9:35 p.m. (,,t AMAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ATTET: CITY CLERK 8/28/62