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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 02-20 CC MIN264 National City, California, February 20, 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: Bird, Curran, Foster, Gautereaux, Hergert, 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 13, 1962, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 8071 was read, accepting a Grant Deed from Paradise Valley Sanitarium and Hospital. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous %vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8072 was read, "RESOLUTION DECLARING WITHDRAWAL OF CER- TAIN PORTION OF LOWER SWEETWATER LOCAL FIRE DISTRICT". (EAGLES ANNEXA• TION). Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Hollingsworth. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 857 TO PRO- HIBIT USE OF MANCHESTER AVENUE BY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. -, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962 BY REZON- ING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES IN NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was pre- sented for the second and final reading. Upon motion of Allen, sec- onded by Reid, the reading of the ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1025, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962 BY REZON- ING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES IN NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA". Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO,, "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 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 THE GENERAL MUNICI- PAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE", was presented for the second and final reading, Upon motion of Reid, seconded by Morgan, the readinc of the ordinance was waived, The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. 2/20/62 265 ORDINANCE NO, 1026, "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 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 TES GENERAL MUNICI- PAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM FRANKLIN T. HAMILTON, Bond Counsel, was read, stat- ing under the provisions of the Election Code (Section 5010 et. seq.), arguments "for" and "against" the proposition may be filed with the Clerk and printed for mailing with the sample ballot. The enclosed resolution authorizes, but does not require, the designated members of the City Council to file "for" arguments. This resolution should be completed by inserting the name or names of the Councilmen to be authorized to submit such arguments. Sometimes, City Councils feel they should not submit written arguments. Notwithstanding any such feeling, Mr. Hamilton stated he would recommend the enclosed resolu- tion be adooted. It is always possible at the last minute some citi- zen or taxpayer might file a misleading argument, and the City would feel it advisable to rebut such argument by a written argument of its own. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated it is a question for the City Council to decide as a matter of policy whether or not it does want to adopt a resolution which will authorize the filing of a proposition in favor of the bond election. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated the bond issue was not initiated by the Council; there was a letter from the Chamber of Commerce, also a presentation and a letter from the Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting it. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated although the com- munication from Mr. Hamilton states members of the Council be desig- nated, in the event the Council felt the persons who addressed the communications to the Council should be designated it is permissible to designate the names of those who requested the measure go on the ballot; and they be authorized if they so desire, to file for said arguments. There should be an examination of the records as to who the persons were that addressed the communications. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Allen, the City Clerk, and/or the City Manager, be authorized to contact the writer of the communication presented by the Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce, placed on the ballot vote. and the makers of the Resolution from the Junior for a resolution to be presented next week to be favoring the bond issue. Carried by unanimous 2/20/62 266 FRANK S. HOBBS, 202 Palm Avenue, was present, and stated he was con- tacted by Montgomery -Ward in regard to a sales promotion they wish to put on, and Mr. Hobbs would use his kiddie rides. Normally when such a promotional sales is being held the terms are for the company to furnish any necessary permit and Mr. Hobbs furnishes the equipment and labor, etc. Montgomery -Ward contacted the License Dept. of the City and the cost to bring in six rides would be $150.00 for a three day sales promotion. They felt they could not afford to pay such a price and asked if Mr. Hobbs could do something about it. Mr. Hobbs said he would like to see if there is something that could be done relative to the permit fee. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we grant Mr, Hobbs a'license for 30 days for $15.00. Carried by unanimous vote. AUGUST FETKENHOUR, Manager, Sprouse Reitz Company, 205 E. 8th Street, was present, and stated he was "hammered down" last week before he gave his name and was not given a chance to speaks, Mr. Fetkenhour stated he believed as a citizen of this Country he has the right to stand up before City or Government organization and quote his name and what he is here for. Mr. Fetkenhour read the Constitution of the State of California. Mr, Fetkenhour stated the question he was going to bring before the Council lask week was in regard to the Housing Pro- ject. MAYOR HART asked if Mr. Fetkenhour had anything he wished to bring before the Council today. MR. FETKENHOUR said he was going to read a letter. MAYOR HART said there was no letter to be read, and he would meet Mr. Fetkenhour in the City Manager's office relative to whatever is in the letter. EVE BISBERG, 1826 E. 8th Street, was present in speaking to the Council; and the removal of the HOWARD GOSSER, 681 "I" Street, Chula Vista, was his request for refund on his business license. regard to people Housing. present in regard to Mr. Dosser said he thought he should be refunded the $75.00 he paid for his license. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY TREASURER KERR was read, recommending the refund not be granted to Mr. Gosser and the request be denied. MR. GOSSER stated he operated without a license for one month, and he did pay a $7.50 penalty for so doing. REPORT FROM LICENSE CLERK was read. REV. TED HICKS, 2432 E. 18th Street, was present, and stated he believed the Council voted on one occasion to refund the money to Mr. Gosser. EVE BISBERG, 1826 E. 8th Street, was present, and stated she was under the impression the Council were voting that Mr. Gasser's money should be refunded. MAYOR HART stated it was referred to the City Treasurer. CITY MANAGER BIRD read from Page 261 of the official Council minutes of the last meeting: "Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, it be laid over a week for the report. HOWARD GOSSER, 681 "I" 2/20/62 267 "Street, Chula Vista, was present, and stated he thought he was entit- led to a refund as he was never issued the license, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Allen." E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present, and stated he is against refunding the dance hall license fee for 1961. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, a study be made by heads of the departments concerned, and make recommendations on a change in Ordi- nance No. 962 and the license ordinance, in regard to making it pos- sible to have a temporary fee set up for such things as Mr. Hobbs presented to the Council. MR. HOBBS stated he would like to see the Council have somebody who understands this particular line of business work with the others in preparing a new ordinance. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $ 20,745.86 Traffic Safety Fund 4,780.12 Park Fund 653.70 Retirement Fund 4,969.77 Harbor Fund 238.46 Trust & Agency Fund 731.25 Park Construction Fund 1,612.32 Payroll Fund 50,846.65 TOTAL $ 84,578.13 Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the bills be approved, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8073 was read, authorizing the expenditure of the fol- lowing sums from the Capital Outlay Fund: DUCOMMUN METAL & SUPPLIES, $46.10; Stainless Steel Sheets for El Toyon Park; JOHNSON-ANDERSON ARCHITECTS, $909.19; final payment architectural services for El Toyon Community Bldg.; LAYTON MFG. CO., $2,262.00; for 1 Layton Track Spreadex NATIONAL STATIONERS, $378.94; furnishings for El Toyon Community Bldg.; SOUTH BAY ELECTRONICS, $362.09; amplifier, speakers, microphone, etc. for El Toyon Community Bldg. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. SPECIFICATIONS FOR PARK SUPT., PARK FOREMAN, RECREATION DIRECTOR AND RECREATION LEADER were presented. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, it be laid over another week for study. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she thought perhaps the specifications were a little too strict for this size city. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported the following bids were received Febru- ary 10th for "D" Avenue Storm Drain at 28th Street: PACE CONSTRUCTION CO., $7,077.00; LONG, MARKER & HOWLEY CONSTo CO., $102229.00; L. B. BUTTERFIELD, INC., $10,945.00; JOHN HANSEN CONTRACTING CO., $10,994.00; WALTER H. BARBER, $17,289.08. 2/20/62 268 APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF ON SALE BEER BEVERAGE LICENSE by Theodore M. Staak, dba Ted1s Ron-D-Voo, 3184 National Avenue, was presented. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE stated investigation reveals no grounds for protest of the application. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays: Morgan. APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER & WINE BEVERAGE LICENSE by Ernest Mor- rison, dba Speedee Mart #66, 2335 Highland Avenue, was presented. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE stated investigation reveals no grounds for protest of the application. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present, and questioned the date on the report. Also stated liquor licenses are now selling for $38,000.00. Moved by Allen, the appli- cation be filed. EVE BISBERG, 1826 E. 8th Street, was present, and stated we seem to give a great deal of study to our liquor licenses, but at the time it was introduced in the City we would have a brewery come in and lease from a private industrial park no one spoke against it, and questioned the reason. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated what the Council voted for was a zone variance. Motion seconded by Hol- lingsworth. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays: Morgan. APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER AND WINE BEVERAGE LICENSE by Fred Elser, Leo R. & Irma Steadman, 3106 E. 16th Street. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE was read, stating it is an application for a new license by change of owner of the market at the above address. Investigation reveals no grounds for protest of the application. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the premises next to this market have an off sale general bev- erage license. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the applica- tion be filed. Motion lost, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Reid. Nays: Allen, Morgan, Hart. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we protest the application because National City is saturated within the entire City limits. DOROTHY COVEY, 1911 "B" Avenue, was present, and stated she wondered if the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control would pay attention to anybody, the people as a whole in National City. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she read there was some thought of proposed legislation coming up to limit the number of institutions in the County or within the City limits, and would like to have the city councils take action to propose such leg- islation, it would give the cities a little more home rule on the allowance of these places; it would at least stop some of the new establishments coming into our City. Motion carried by unanimous vote. APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER & WINE BEVERAGE LICENSE by Myrtle F. and Rodney G. Smith, dba Speedee Mart No, 41, 1649 Euclid Avenue, was 2/20/62 269 presented. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE stated investigation reveals no grounds for protest of the application. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the application be filed. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes; Allen, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays: Morgan. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF ON SALE GENERAL BEVERAGE LICENSE by Galen H. Dodds, dba Club 66, 730 National Avenue, was presented. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE stated investigation reveals no grounds for protest of this application. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart, Nays: Morgan. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER FOSTER was read, recommending the bid of Pace Construction Company, for "D" Avenue Storm Drain at 28th Street, be accepted, and the contract for the work be awarded to Pace Con- struction Company, as low bidder. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the report of the City Engineer be accepted, and the City Attorney auth- orized to prepare the necessary resolution awarding the contract. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM THELMA McKEEN was read, stating she has found it necessary to resign from the Civil Service Commission. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, we accept the resignation with regret and issue a certificate for a job well done. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, recommending the appointment of Virl Nuttall, 718 "K" Avenue, to fill the vacancy on the Commission created by the resignation of Thelma McKeen. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, it be laid over and let the Mayor have a chance to study the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, stating they are attaching a copy of a letter from Mike Mendez requesting transfer to the Park Department; and recommended the transfer be approved. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the request has the approval of both of the department heads which the transfer affects, also his approval. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission, and the City Manager that Mr. Mendez be transferred from one department to the other be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM GEORGE DeHAVEN, Civil Defense Coordinator, was read, relative to Civil Defense training program and radiological equipment. All employees have completed the 12 hour basic Civil Defense Special Program of Instruction; some 125 employees have recently completed the American National Red Cross Standard Course of Instruction in First Aid to the Injured. Twenty-nine more employees have completed 2/20/62 270 a two-day course in Radiological Monitoring; National City now has a total of thirty-two employees who have completed this course. The City Manager has requested eight Radiological Monitoring Kits from the California Disaster Office in Sacramento; and it is Mr. DeHaven's under- standing some time in early April a Radiological Trailer will be deliv- ered to National City. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we are at the present time working very closely with the California Disaster Office and the Unified County Defense Organization and will be requesting approval of a Radiological Officer, who has been named, and it will take training at school for this individual when the school becomes available to us. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, it be referred to the Finance Com- mittee. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM PROJECT CONCERN, INC., was read, inviting the Mayor and City Council to attend a lecture by James W. Turpin, M. D., Direc- tor of Project Concern, in the Ballroom of the Hotel del Coronado at 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 5th. COMMUNICATION FROM JOHN E. GEORGE, AL'S SURPLUS STORES, was read, stat- ing the City's check in the amount of $65.00, payment for their Invoice No. 2976 was stolen in a burglary of their office on February 11, 1962, and requested a substitute check be issued to cover the stolen check. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended it be referred to the City Attorney and City Clerk for the preparation of a new warrant upon their findings. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has received four grant deeds, granting to the City certain property for street purposes; one for a portion of Palm Avenue at 12th Street adjacent to Plaza Blvd.; Palm Avenue on the west side, north of Plana Blvd.; 12th Street east of Highland Avenue; and one for property on ttL" Avenue. The deeds have all been checked by the Engineering Department, and recommended the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution of acceptance. Approved by unani mous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES relative to Resolution and Principles adopted at League's Special Conference on Metropolitan Issues, was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the communication be filed. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he received from the San Diego County Civil Defense and Disaster Organization a copy of the proposed Federal Govern- ment contract on shelters, and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for his opinion as to the contract. Approved by unanimou,^• vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD presented a claim from Mrs. M. E. Szapello for damage to an automobile, which the driver claimed was due to hitting a ch::.ck 2/20/62 271 hole in the street. The claim is in the amount of $16.95. CITY MANA- GER BIRD recommended it be referred to the City Attorney and insurance carrier. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM FIRST SAMOAN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH was read, stating all members of the Church have agreed to purchase the parcel of property located on the south side of 17th Street, east of Palm Avenue, and requested a fair price of the property. CITY MANAGER'BIRD recommended the communication be referred to the Real Estate Committee. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he has a deed to the sewer line from the Sweetwater Heights, and recommended the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution accepting same. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated by Council action through the request and recommendation of the City Attorney at the last meeting, it was ordered by Council to prepare the necessary documents to dedicate a street; and a resolution has been prepared. RESOLUTION NO. 8074 was read, stating National City is the owner in fee simple of all that certain property described in said Resolution and desires that said property be dedicated for public street purposes in order to provide an eighty foot wide right of way Southerly from Twenty-fourth Street. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the reading of the legal description be waived. Carried by unanimous vote. Said street shall henceforth be known as Wilson Avenue. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM U. S. ARMY ENGINEERS was presented relative to a hearing regarding a permit for the City of San Diego to construct two temporary piers bayward of Harbor Island in the San Diego Bay. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the communication be filed as it does not affect National City. Approved by unanimous vote. NOTICE FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY was read, relative to requesting additional water storage made available to the City and review the agency's needs for next summer. City Manager Bird stated he also has the Progress Report on Proposed Crossconnection between the First and Second San Diego Aqueducts, and recommended it be received and placed on file. Approved by unanimous vote. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT OF Febru- ary 6, 1962, were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. - CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had the minutes of the meeting of the Har- bor Committee. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated in view of the lunchaon which Councilman Allen and she attended in Chula Vista where Sen. Fisher spoke; and the meeting in Coronado which four members of the 2/20/62 272 Council attended on the same subject, we have received additional information since the meeting of the Harbor cumm;.ttee. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, the minutes be held in abeyance. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated sometime ago there appeared before the Council representatives of the County of San Diego, chiefly in the person of David Speer and a group of engineers, and there was a request at that time from the Board of Supervisors. The Council at the time saw fit not to take any action on the matter; it has to do with a portion of the highway commonly known as State 280. A subsequent action of the City Council was a request of the Division of Highways the City of National City concurred in and supported that portion of the highway becoming a part of the State system. Since that time contracts and agreements have been made between the County of San Diego, Road Com- missioner, and the State Division of Highways, and we are now in a position of where the County is requesting the City of National City pass an ordinance. They are asking for an ordinance which grants to them as follows: The City of National City consents to the construc- tion and improvement of that portion of the hereinafter described right of way, County Road Survey No. 1379 and intersecting streets lying within the City of National City as a County highway pursuant to Section 1701 of the Streets and Highway Code of the State of Cali- fornia, etc. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated what they are asking for is the City of National City to grant to the County the right, extent and all purposes that they are in charge of that highway. This lies on the north side of Sweetwater Heights Subdivision, Valley Road. The request which the City concurred in with the State of California was the request for State 280 in the section. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER has maps which can be studied. Mr. Bird said he would like the Council to study the maps and refer a copy of the ordinance to the City Attorney, so action can be taken at the next Council meeting. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we lay the maps over a week and study the matter, and have the City Attorney look at the Ordinance and make his recom- mendation. Carried by unanimous vote. REV. TED HICKS, Pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, was present, and stated he wished to thank the Council for giving them permission to use the Palladium building for the revival services; also commend them on their opposition against allowing any liquor licenses in the City of National City. Also stated he stands corrected concerning the vote he was under the impression was made at the last meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 8075 was read, accepting the bid of Pace Constructir' Company in the amount of $7,077.00 for the "D" Avenue Storm Drain zst 2/20/62 273 218th Street. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8076 was read, accepting four grant deeds from Edmund E. & Winnie Herrscher; J. Earl & Eugenia V. Garrett; Guy C. Wilson, Jr. and Constance C. Wilson; Charles & Capitola K. Cramer; and Edwin J. & Jane Fox. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 3:35 p.m. ATTEST: jIWV,Q_ ir/- C IDI CLERK MAY ;7(ZA.,1/4/ — NA CITY, CALIFORNIA 2/20/62