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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 02-13 CC MIN256 National City, California, February 13, 1962 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to, order by Mayor Hart at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Foster, Gautereaux, Kerr, Osburn, Stockman, The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Hicks of the Calvary Baptist Church. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 1962, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8065 was read, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO RENDER SERVICES TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unani- mous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8066 was read, "RESOLUTION CLOSING PORTIONS OF 23RD STREET, "A" AVENUE AND CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA". Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8067 was read, accepting Covenants Running With Land from the following; SAM I. NAKASHIMA; and WILLIAM G. KOSTAKOS. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8068 was read, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING". The bid of Lee J. Morgan Construction Company, Inc. in the sum of $96,582.00 was the lowest and best bid submitted, and was accepted. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. RESOLUTION NO. 8069 was read, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY, AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVE- MENT OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT". Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8070 was read, approving and accepting Mutual Fire Fight- ing Assistance Agreement between City of National City and the Command- ing Officer, U. S. Naval Station. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/13/62 257 ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962 BY REZON- ING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES IN NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. , "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING, ORDERING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 10, 1962, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSI- TION OF INCURRING A BONDED DEBT FOR A MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT, AND ORDER- ING SAID SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH 11E GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 827 was pre- sented for the second and final reading, Upon motion of Alien, seconded by Reid, the reading of theordinance was waived. ORDINANCE NO. 1024, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 827 REGULATING TRAFFIC IN NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart.. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the communication from the General Counsel of the San Diego County Water Authority regarding the Buy -American Act and its Application to Purchase of Asbestos Cement Pipe has been con- sidered by the City Attorney. The letter refers to the opinion of the Attorney General of California, and the opinion has been examined by the City Attorney and he finds it pertains to a municipal corporation which operates a water system; therefore, inasmuch as City does not operate a water system the opinion has no specific interest and may be filed. Communication ordered filed by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated at the last meeting of the Council there was a matter of the granting by the City of National City to the City of San Diego an easement and right-of-way for the purpose of constructing sewers. In the last paragraph of the easement a statement was made "it is expected this area will be dedicated as a city street". The question of the granting of a specific easement can cause a great deal of trouble between the cities in future years. The basic problem which National City has had for several years with the California tLheter & Telephone Company involves rights which are being claimed by/company under an easement which was created in the year 1869. The City Attor- ney recommends, if it is the intention of the City of National City to dedicate a street over this area it should be immediately dedicated so there will be no necessity of granting a specific easement. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Attorney be 2/13/62 258 approved and we do dedicate this particular area as a street and grant the easement over the street by name, and refer it to the City Engineer. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the meeting of the League of California Cities in Escondido, Friday, February 16th. Mrs. Alston reminded the Council and department heads this is also the night of the dedication of the El Toyon Community Building. MAYOR HART stated he was misquoted in The Independent newspaper; in regard to the bond issue the entire Council voted to have it put on the ballot by a request from the Chamber of Commerce and the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and Mayor Hart stated he is taking no sides; he stated the paper said he was in favor of it, he is not in favor of it, or against it, it is up to the people whether or not they want the bond issue. COUNCILMAN ALLEN said he made a statement to the paper, he per- sonally would not recommend it. MAYOR HART stated he thought the site recommended by the architect could give us the best answer and he feels he would go along with his recommendation. HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE on property located between 12th Street and 14th Street, Palm Avenue and East to the 1900 Block, was held at this time. The proposed change is from an R-4, Multiple Family Resi- dence zone to a C-2 Limited Commercial zone. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received no written protests. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the hearing be closed and the continuation of the zone change be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated last week she listened to an interroga- tion of Mayor Hart which was purely political. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated she is giving her time to the City to conduct City business and she does not intend to listen to anyone run a political campaign at the Council meeting; and requested if anyone intends to do so the Mayor "rap them down" AUGUST FETKENHOUR, Manager, Sprouse Reitz Company, 205 E. 8th Street, was present. MAYOR HART asked Mr. Fetkenhour if he was present in regard to City business. MR. FETKENHOUR stated it pertained to City business for the people who live ib National City, business men and business women.' MAYOR HART asked Mr. Fetkenhour if he lived in National City. MR. FETKENHOUR stated his business and the church he attends is in National City. MAYOR HART stated if it pertains to business he could talk. MR. FETKENHOUR stated he believed the Mayor asked them at one time to help clean up liquor in National City. MAYOR HART said he could write him a letter asking him the questions; that he did not wish to be questioned by Mr. Fetkenhour as he was last week. 2/13/62 259 JEFF DAVIS, 2545 'tB" Avenue, was present, and stated he circulated a petition requesting the removal of the Housing Project, which was pre- sented to the City Clerk. WAYNE REID, DIRECTOR OF MISSION OF HOPE, was present, and requested a refund of the $10.00 license fee, as he felt it should be a no fee lic- ense. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she had a report from Mrs. Kerr, City Treasurer, which stated Goodwill Industries, Salvation Army Thrift Store, South Bay Navy Mothers' Club, and a number of others, pay a lic- ense fee, so she did not see how we could charge them and give someone else a refund on a license to conduct a similar business. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the plea for refund of license fee be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. WAYNE REID stated he wished to protest paying the license fee. RUBEN RUBIO, 1729 Cleveland Avenue, was present, in regard to the situ- ation caused by the curb at the Southeast corner of 18th and Cleveland. When trucks turn at this intersection, their back tires hit the curb and cause a dangerous situation. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the work is scheduled to be completed within the next 30 days by the Street Dept. MRS. ROBERT RICHARDS, 1411 E. l6th Street, was present and stated she was asked to tell the Council the street sign installed at the corner of 15th and Palm was very much appreciated, and thank the persons responsible. COUNCILMAN ALLEN reported he wished to state, for the press and for the public, he is running his own campaign for Council, and he is not "soap boxing" for or against an individual; he has no group behind him, no one except himself. MAYOR HART stated he would like to hear the Council's views regarding the petition presented requesting removal of the Housing Project. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he thought if we are going to raze the second phase of the Housing by 1962 we are going to have to get started. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she thought the people are very sincere and they do have a grievance. Unfortunately when we started to phase out the West side the metropolitan area was in a down trend in economics and most of the people in the Housing left National City so we hurt all of our business people. We have not been able to sell the land, and in spite of the two year report Mr. Gautereaux gave, it was agreed in a Finance Committee meeting sometime ago we would not phase out the remainder until we had sold the land on the West side. Mrs. Hollings- worth stated the City needs the income from the Housing; over $120,000 a year is the net profit on the houses which are left. If we phased out the two story housing, which nets us $52,000 a year, it would be 2/13/62 260 the equivalent of 140 on the tax rate. Mrs. Hollingsworth said she did not think the people who signed the petition would want 140 or 320 for the entire phasing out to be put on their tax bill. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he had made out a report but Mrs. Hollingsworth covered most every item he had in his report. COUNCILMAN REID stated once you raise the taxes you never get them reduced; it will hurt the economy of the City. Mr. Reid said he would like to see the Housing razed but just now did not see how it could be done without increasing the tax rate. MAYOR HART stated he thought it would be well if we could phase out the units which are vacant have is either sold or the two-story Housing. Housing, but not until at this time, and just as soon as the land we leased we could proceed with the phasing out of MAYOR HART said he would like to get rid of the it is financially best for the City to do so, Moved by Allen, we start immediately on the second phase of razing the publicly owned housing, the two-story houses, East of National Avenue and South of 24th Street. Motion died for lack of a second. COUNCIL MAN MORGAN stated since we started phasing the West side out, there have been several occasions where we made a studio apartment into a three bedroom unit. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we instruct the Housing Director to not spend any more money in that direction. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart Nays: Allen. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, we have a meeting of the Real Estate Committee in regard to discussing the price of the property so we can get something done for a sale. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he thought at open Council meetings anyone who had anything to say before Council should be permitted to do so. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he read the Attorneys report regarding Mr. Robinson's property at 8th and "M,, Avenue; and it was his understanding it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission r*MD Avenue be kept open. Mr. Morgan stated he is in favor of keeping the street open. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated the matter was discussed at a Planning Committee meeting, and it was the thinking of the Commission every effort should be made to open "M,, Avenue between 4th and Plaza Blvd, and nothing should be permitted to encroach into what would be the opening of "M" Avenue or to any closing contemplated in the area. COUN- CILMAN ALLEN stated we will have to wait until we receive the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission before action can be taken. J. P. McCLURE, 3333 E. 8th Street, was present and stated he had the answer for Councilman Morgan. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA WATER & TELEPHONE COMPANY was read relative to the landscaping of the freeway through National City. 2/13/62 261 REPORT OF CITY MANAGER BIRD AND CITY ENGINEER POSTER, Hearing Officers, relative to hearing on 1911 Improvement Act on 20th Street and Granger Avenue, was read. The findings were that 60.01% of the frontage pro- tested the improvement on 20th Street and 68.62% of the frontage pro- tested the improvement on Granger Avenue; combined protest petitions showed 63.5% on the total of the two streets. It was the recommenda- tion of the Hearing Officers because of the protests the proceeding be dropped. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we drop the 1911 Act on 20th Street and Granger Avenue, as recommended. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM HOWARD GOSSER was read, regarding refund on dance hall license. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated at the last Council meeting this was referred to the City Treasurer and City Attorney for a report. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this be laid over a week, for the report. HOWARD GOSSER, 681 "I" Street, Chula Vista, was present, and stated he thought he was entitled to a refund as he was never issued the license. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollings- worth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Alien. COMMUNICATION FROM MR. and MRS. A. R. MONEYHUN was read, commending the Police Department for recovering their automobile which was stolen. The communication was ordered filed by unanimous vote, COMMUNICATION FROM OLIVEWOOD JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB was read, stating the Council is invited to send a member or members to represent them at banquet being given to honor their teenage contestants City "Teenage Miss" contest sponsored by the Olivewood Club of National City. The banquet will be held in the V.I.P. the Plaza Bowl, February 24th at 7:30 p.m. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS OF NATIONAL CITY GIRLS CLUB was read, inviting the Council to attend the annual dinner meeting to honor their 1962 officers, on Wednesday, February 14th at 7:30 p.m., at the Town & Country Club. a in the National Junior Women's Room of. COMMUNICATION FROM DIXON GOEN OF HOTCHKISS & ANEWALT was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is an application for leasing City prop- erty for a freight terminal, and recommended it be received and referred to the Real Estate Committee. Approved by unanimous vote. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING BY JOWN W. & FLORENCE M. BROWN was pre- sented. The building is to be moved from 323 W. l0th Street to the rear of 217 W. l0th Street. REPORTS FROM BUILDING DEPT. AND PLANNING DEPT. were read, recommending the request be granted, subject to cer- tain requirements as set forth in the reports. Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Reid, the request to move the building be approved, subject 2/13/62 262 to the requirements as stated by the Building Department and Planning Department. Carried by unanimous Vote. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY, transmitting a copy of the Authority's Statement of Change of Boundaries for the year 1961 was read and ordered filed bylunanimous vote, COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, stating they are attaching specifications for Supt. of Parks, and Park Foreman for the Council's approval. They were approved by the Supt. of Parks. Speci- fications for Recreation Director; and Recreation Leader were also attached for the Council's approval, which have been approved by the Recreation Director. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended no action be taken at the present time, but a copy of the classifications be made for each Councilman to study for action next week. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had a memo regarding the applicability of the parential right section to the Water Authority operations of 1962, and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney. Approved by unanimous vote. APPLICATION FOR EXCAVATION PERMIT by Leonard Tessler, was presented. The material to be excavated is from the property located at the North- west corner of 23rd & Roosevelt and will be placed in the fill at the Southeast corner of 21st & Hoover. The application was approved by the City Engineer, and the City Manager and recommended the excavation permit be granted. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM JOHN McQUILKEN, COUNTY ASSFSSOR, was read, stating they received our letter dated January llth transmitting City Resolu- tion No. 8054, declaring lands withdrawn from the Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District. The last area in said Resolution was annexed to the City of National City by Ordinance No. 1020, "Eagles Annexation't. This annexation was not completed or effective on the effective date of the Resolution; the Ordinance would not be effective until filed with the Secretary of State at least 30 days after adoption, which would be approximately after February 2, 1962, Upon consultation with the County Counsel we were advised the Resolution withdrawing this area cannot be adopted until after the effective date of the annexa- tion; therefore, that portion of this Resolution is void, and another Resolution should be passed after the annexation is effective, with- drawing this area from the Fire District. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the City Attorney prepare another resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/13/62 263 COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read, stating they are for- warding one completely executed copy of the freeway agreement on their Road XI-SD-2-NatC (relocated U.S. 101), between the south and north city limits of National City. The agreement was ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in the Council minutes of September 5, 1961, there was a report from the City Engineer and the City Planner rela- tive to Sweetwater River Channel, as proposed. At that time the mat- ter was to be discussed by a Council committee, and it is the thinking of the committee action should be taken by the City Council to define, as proposed by our City Engineer and City Planner, the channel in the Sweetwater River where it is located within the boundary limits of the City of National City. Further legal advice from the City Attorney should be sought with the purpose in mind an ordinance or some means of control could be had wherein, if the Council adopts the alignment, we could prohibit the building of structures within the proposed chan- nel limits. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved in regard to accepting the proposed chan- nel, also it be referred to the City Attorney for either the prepara- tion of a resolution or ordinance giving control to the departments needed to keep structures from going into this particular part of the designated channel. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 2:57 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOitQ`" ITY OF NATIONAL 1 i , LIFORNIA 2/13/62