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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 03-20 CC MINNational City,; C =;iZo s ie Ce 1952 Regular meeting of the City Cozaril ;to celled to order by Mayor Hart at 1:30 p,m, o'clock. Council mecbe.rs; present: Allen. Holliregszwortla a, Moegan,, Reis, Hart. Council members abesert: Noea. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, l;_rd, Curran, Foster, Gautereaux, Hezgerta Kerr, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of al. ger Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Keeble of the First Congrega- tional Church, he Flag by City ,Maria Moved by Reid„ seconded by Morgan; the minutes of the regular meeting of March 13, 1962, be approved. Carried -, vnanra.o::s vote, ORDINANCE NO. , "AMENDED ORDINANCE NO, 1027;; AN ORDINANCE AMEND NG ORDINANCE NO., 857 TO PROHIBIT USE OF P A:.NCE SaaER AVENUE BY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES", was presented foe the first r edin , and read in full. ATTORNEY CURRAN eep;'aY °ed G1 n Falls 's:ns . c ce vo apary has served notice of cancellation of the Company's surety war± Frank Trujillo with reference to Sidewalk License Bond No 7. -61 2O; and recommended Mr. eruji:ll.o be notified of the cancellation. Approvee y unanimous vote, ATTORNEY CURRAN reported Nationel Autetrobile and Casualty Insurance Com- pany has filed a certificate of iesurerce ohowing Lee J. Morgan Construc- tion tion Company has public liability and property damage insurance as required by his contract, and recammerdr d the certificate be filed. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hollingrevor'tn, tbs recommendation of the City Attor- ney be approved. Carried, by the fol.I ui:no vote to -wit: Ayes Allen, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart© Nays: None,. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting, CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated at the last m ti.ng tote City Council made a motion, which was approved, to the effect the recommendation of the Planning commission Zone Variance No, Z-2() be (wanted, and approved;and the matter was referred to the City Attorney. Inasmuch as there has been no hearing on the zone variance it is spot ready for approval nor for reference to the City Attorney; therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Attorney the action of the City Council in the matter be res- cinded. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stayed in regard to application for Zone Variance No. Z-20, the Planning Commission recommended the request be granted, Ordinance No, 981 provides that not less than 15 days after receipt of said report the City Ceencil «sha11 act upon the application in the event no prates* in writing to the granting of the application is filed with the City Clerk prior: to the expiration of the said 15 days the City Council may grant or deny the va:'ianc:e without a herring. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he will chock tie Ordinance,. 3/20/62 CITY ATTORNEY Csng here s referred d to the City Attorney for a report on Saba D .eg xIs Ordinance and his recom- mendation as to ehe.ther he ihinke it is so ±tithing we should enter intoW relative to the request of Mrs.. Dozothy Covey regarding an initi.at4e s petition. It is the City Attorneys eandetr;;tarding there was never any San Diego Ordinance, but thinks the mattex did core before the City of San Diego as indicated in the public press, The City Attorney would be unable to make any recommendation until he has been furnished a copy of the initiative measure, MAYOR HART recognized Mr, Gautereauxa candidate for Mayor; Mr. Cheneweth and Mrs. Ames, candidates for Council, MAYOR HART stated he would like to recommend the appoi.± tment of Henry Re McDunnah, 2518 Hill Drive, as a taembee of tee Civil Service Coammirs- siorr, to fill the unexpired tem of Thelma M Keen. Approved by unani . mous vote. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated perhaps Mrs. Covey couid obtain a copy of the initiative measure for the A`: to rn;sy. MRS. COVEY said she would get a copy, REV. I. L. C3ARK, 5e30 Bolivar Sr+eet, San Diego, ®a„stor of the First Baptist Church, National City, was present and stated he is represent- ing the National City Ministerial. Association, Rev. Clark stated the question asked of the Ministerial Association by the Council regarding clarification of "chapel* and "church" is answered as follows: "It was moved by the National City Ministerial Association at a special meeting, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 202 1962: In view of discussion with and recommendation by the Rev. Wayne Reid a committee be appointed to relocate the Mission of Hope to a more desirable locations Chair® man, Dr. Floyd Pittman, appointed the said committee consisting of Rev. I. L. Clark, Chairman, and Rev. Don ,cults and D. Pittman. In the opinion of the National City Ministerial Association, in the light of definition, the Mission of Hope has the right to private worship at this location; meaning its present location." REV. CLARK stated he has copies of tiek definitions taken from two dictionaries which he believed would serve as a guide, and was a guide in these conclu*iona reached by the committee; and presented the Council with copies. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated in seiee of the Planning Commission's recom- mendation and the Ministerial Association'a findings, it seems the Mis- sion of Hope and the chapel are not in the wrong zone; no action need be taken© Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we send a letter to the Chamber of Commerce thanking them for the resolution they adopted backing the City on the phasing out of the two story housing. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he thought the Chamber of Cesnerce did a fine thing in thanking the Council, and did not think the resolution was particularly in order 3/20/62 303 because we have not done whet we said wc, would dog; Carried, by the following vote to -gait: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Morahan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Allen. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE CamMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Retirement Fund Harbor Fund Trust & Agency Fund Park Construction Fund payroll Fund TOTAL.. . . . 6 . . $ 170955,26 3,247,21 449.11 4,572.22 170.92 543.90 260.48 51, 049.36 78,248,46 Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid. the bili.s be approved for payment, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart, Nays: None., RESOLUTION NO. 8091 was read, authorizing and Approving the expendi- tures of the sums set forth from the Capital Outlay Fund: DITTO, INC., , $474.00, for Ditto Machine and :nand; SAN DIEGO OFFICE SUPPLY, $782,20, A B Dick Mimeograph and Cabinet Base; RC RK'S, $1,400,00, Draperies and Venetian Blinds for El Toyon Community Bldg, Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS was read, stating due to disestablishment of the Hoaoja Housing Units adjacent to the Naval Station, it is requested Item 1 of Contract NOy (U) 22039 be cancelled in its entirety, effective January 1, 1962. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated Item 1 of the contract v as the Hozuoja Housing which has been removed, and recommended the proper official be authorized to sign the change order. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM HENRY ALGE1T was read, requesting permission to allow them to tie into the Sweetwater Road sewer main at the intersec- tion with Valley Road for the purpose of developing a subdivision of approximately 65 lote, It is their understanding, although this sub- division will be in the City of San Diego, it may be accomplished under a prevailing sewer contract between the City of National City and the City of San Diego until such time as the .metropolitan system is built. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated under our present contract with the City of San Diego it is allowable and has been approved by the Engineering Department of the City of San Diego, and discussed with the applicant by our City Engineer and City Manager, and it is their recommendation the City Manager be authorized to answer the request in the affirmative, with a copy of same to the City of San Diego, The cost is already established by the existing contract, and the City of San Diego will pay, during the time of usage, to National City the rate set forth in the contract. Approved by unanimous vote. 3/20/62 304 presented, present location at 2445 Cleveland Avenue. REPORTS FROM THE BUILDING DEPT, AND PLANNING DEPT, were reads recommending the request be granted, subject to the requirements as enumerated in the onded by Reid, the request of C & M Mat provided they comply with the requirements the Building Dept. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUZ The building is to be moved appxoxemate1y 25 feet south o eeports. Moved by Allen, sec- Packing Corp, be approved& of the Planning Dept. Carried by unanimous vote. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING BY OTIS HUMPHREY was presented, The present location of the building is 1525 McKinley Avenue and is to be moved to 1540 McKinley Avenue, for usa as a warehouse. REPORTS FRnM THE PLANNING DEPT. AND BUILDING DEPT, were :read, recommending the request be granted, subject to certain require tints as set forth in the reports. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid; the request be approved, provided they comply with the recourse datioes and eestrictions placed by the Planning Department and Building Inspection Dept, Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FOM AREA TELEVISION ANTENNA, INC., was read, stating they propose to erect and operate in National City a community antenna television and coaxial cable system for television signal amplification and distribution to residences, business and public: establishments which may desire the service. CITY MANAGER BIRD suggested the Council consider setting up a meeting in the future with the Company so they can appear before the Council. Moved by Morgan, it be referred to the City Attorney, and if possible make copies of the communication for each member of the Council. COUNCILMMAN MORGAN withdrew his motion. COUNCILMAN ALLEN said he would like to gee: some information from other cities where it has been tried and was unsuccessful. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, EY C &M P AAT PACKING CORP. set up a hearing, but do not rush the date, Carried by unanimous vote, CITY MANAGER BIRD stated a copy of the com- munication will be made for each Council member. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager find out what has happened with the company or this type of company in other cities. Carried by unanimous vote, CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had a request from Kenneth H. Golden Com- pany, contractors for Improvement of 8th Street from Sanitarium Ave, to Plaza Blvd. for an extension of time far completion. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER FOSTER was read, stating it is recommended a time extension of 47 days be granted; which will move the completion date from Any 9, 1962, to July 17s 1962, CITY MANAGER BIRD concurred in the recommenda- tion. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he received a Covenant Running With Land from Veri D. and Ira C. Mason, and recommended it be referred to the and 3/20/62 305 City Attorney for prep by unanimous vote. of the re olc.tion of acceptance© Approved COMMUNICATION FROM BOXER CLUB OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY addressed to Supt of Parka, was read, requesting use of the National City Bowl for Auguet 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in order to hold their Specialty Show. MEMORANDUM FROM SUPT. OF PARKS GAUTEREAUX to City Manager Bird; stated this particular dog show has used our facilities in the bowl area for the past three years, and recommended we process as we did last year. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is his recommendation the request of the Boxer Club be granted, and the dz to requested be approved, for the fee of $25.00, under the regulations as set forth by the Park Supt., and the matter, be referred again as to future activities, charges; etc. to the Finance Committee. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the recssmm mendation of the City Manager: be approved DOROTHY COVEY, 1911 "Bt4 Avenue, was present, and stated last year when the dog show was held in the Park there was also at the same time scheduled a church picnic on the other side of the dog show, and the dogs were walked in the church area, which was bad management. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER KERR for period ending February 28, 1962, was presented and ordered .filed by unanimous vote. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan; Park Supt. Caautereaux arrange there be no conflicting activities in the area where the boxer show will be held. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER FOSTER was read, relative to petition for 1911 Act Improvement of "F" Avenue between lath Street and 17th Street. The petition waa signed by persons having an interest in 50% of the frontage of the street proposed to be improved© The other 5s is owned by the Sweetwater Union High School District. Sidewalks are not included in the petition. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we received a peti �. tion requesting the closing of 19F" Avenue for the one block from an 80 foot street to a 60 foot street, and was referred to the Planning Com- mission. It was the recommendation of the City Manager the Engineer be ordered to proceed with the processing of the improvement of "F" Avenue from l6th Street to 17th Street, subject to the street closing proceedings. Approved by unanimous vote. REQUEST OF RAMON MORALES for refund of $25.00 performance bond was pre- sented. The request was approved by the Engineering Department, City Manager Bird recommended the proper official be authorized to make the refund. Approved by unanimoue vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated since the adoption of Ordinance No. 996 wherein the City of National City qualified for refund of money on training of police officers under the new State law, he has a copy of the first 3/20/62 1! 1r.19111 certificate issued to Raymond Ray Duko;, e :bee of the Police Department of the City of National Ciy s i o has passed the standards prescribed by the "o iesiran of The State of California on January : 1; 1962, and completed the required basic training co.eree, TELEGRAM FROM JAMES, B. ..UTT, Member of Congresses, was reads stating he was pleased to advise National City's portion of joint sewage treatment project in the suaa of $250,000. appzov.rd by H.E.W. COPY OF COMM ICA- TION ADDRESSED TO CITY MANAGERc CITY OF SeN DIEGO, from E. H. Thoraren, Chief, Con truction Grants, Water Supply & Pollution Controls Dept, of Health, Education and Welfar, vaseac s€sting he ;as enclosing copies of a grant offer increase acceptance fora in which the City of San Diego is offered increased funds for the conatruceion of the San Diego Metro- politan Sewerage System., The grant increase represent. the Federal Gcvernment's share of the participation of the cities of Coronado, Chula Vistas National City and La Mesa in the metropolitan system. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the two docueents be filed Approved by unani- mous vote. DOROTHY COVEY, 1911 "S" Avenues waa present and stated i t should have been a resolution instead of an ordinance in favor of the legislation: she mentioned. REQUEST OF C, L. KATHOL for refund of $110,00 which was deposited for the installation of a sidewalk. The work was inspected and approved by the Engineering Department; and it was the recommendation of the City Manager the proper officials be authorized to make the refund, Approved by unanimous vote, CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he received a copy of the League of California Cities expenditures and it has reference to the increase in dues which become effective January 1, 1963, and recommended it be received and referred to the Budget Committee© Approved by unanimous vote, CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had a request for a release,, and is in rela- tion to an accident to a City patrol car which occurred on 8th Streets East of Palm Avenue. The insurance company for the other car involved wishes a release in the amount of approximately $384. which it cost to put the car in proper shape. It was the recommendation of the City Manager the Mayor be authorized to sign the release. Approved by unani- mous vote© COMMUNICATION FIRM SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY COUNCIL was read, requesting the City of National City to include in its 1962-63 budget an allocation of $450.00 for the San Diego County Traffic Safety Council. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the request be referred to the Budget Com- mittee. Approved by unanimous vote. 3/20/62 r 307 CITY MANAGER BIRD reported ha received a copy of Ordinance No. 2341 (New Series) adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego regarding massage parlors. City Manager Bird recommended the Ordinance be placed on file, and a study be made of the new ordinance in relation to our existing Ordinance, and a report be forthcoming on both Ordinances. Approved by unanimous vote, CITY CLERK ALSTON asked who :could make the study. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the City Manager's Office will make the study. REPORT FROM THE REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE was read, :recommending the City trade to Hewitt Bros. a minimum of one and a half acres in Bahia Vista, free and clear, for present Hewitt property, free and clear. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Real Estate Commit- tee be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. NOTIFICATION OF FREE EOiIBIT of complete Emergency Hospital, to be held in the Lemon Grove Junior High School, 7866 Lincoln Avenue, Saturday, March 24th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 r.rm©, was read, On Friday evening, March 23rd,-6:30 to 9:00 a demonstration of unpacking and setting up a field hospital in a -public school, will be held. There will be lectures on the biological effects of radiation; dare of disaster casualties, and mass casualty handling, Moved by Allen, the )notification be placed on the bulletin board of. the City employees. Motion died for lack of a second. COMMUNICATION FROM JAMES H. RUSK wan read, asking his resignation be accepted as a representative of National City on the San Diego Bay Com- mittee. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the resignation be accepted with deep regrets: and a certificate issued to Mr. Rusk. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8092 was read, authorizing the transfer of,$50,000,00 from the General Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund as loan repayment as provided by Resolution No. 7984. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hollings- worth, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC UTTILITIES COMMISSION addressed to City Clerk Alston, was read, relative to responsibility for maintenance costs of railroad crossing protective devices. At the present time the Commis- sion has before it two formal proceedings involving the question. The Commission will carefully study all of the evidence before it in arriv- ing at any decision in either of these natters. The communication was ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM ASSEMBLYMAN FRANK LUCKEL was read, thanking City Clerk Alston foe her letters of March 6th regarding the franchise fees, etc.; and he expects to assist with these, taking into account the shortness of the session. The communication was ordered filed© 3/20/62 iii'AWMINN111111I111101 rwsrwwi.uYrw.ursrmfl asemoi 303 APPEAL FROM L. R. ROBINSON was read, :stating he hereby ap. -a n fram the decision of the Planning. Commission of March12, 1962, denying his application for a variance to build ornhis property at 1304 E. 8th Street Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the hearing be set for April 10th© Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated some time ago we completed plans for improve- ment of Harrison Avenue between 23rd and 24th Streets, and on 24th Street between Harrison and Tidelands Avenues© It has taken a great deal of negotiation with the Santa Fe Railway Company and they have agreed to bear, a share of the cost. We would like to include in this job the paving of 24th Street from Tidelands to Quay, and it will require a few revisions in our plans. It was requested the City Clerk be auth- orized to advertise for bids on the job as soon the necessary plans and specifications are ready. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved regarding the paving on the Tidelands, and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN reported she received a petition signed by three property owners requesting annexation to the City of National City, and recommended the petition be accepted and referred to the Planning Com- mission for a report. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommen- dation of the City Planner be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Hollingsworth. CITY PLANNER ,STOCKMAN reported she received a petition signed by ten property owners requesting annexation to the City of National City; to be known as Williams Annexation, and recommended the petition be accepted and referred to the Planning Commission for a report. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Planner be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan Reid, Hart. Nays: Hollingsworth. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated as of March 6, 1962, a report was made by the City Engineer following a request of the San Diego & Ari§ona Eastern Railway Company, and Mr. Foster stated at that time the communication was referred to him regarding their request for the City to participate in the construction of an island to accommodate a signal on 13th Street. We do not have complete plans and is not a very large job; will cost about $200.00. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated there was no action taken on the report, and he has received another communication from the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Company in this regard. Mr. Bird asked if the Council wished to put up the $200,00 when it becomes necessary so the Railway Company can terminate their agreement with the State of California, on the traffic condition which will be create. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the letter be answered in the affirmative and 3/20/62 309 set aside the amount of money recommended by the City Engineer to do the job. Carried9 by the following vo ' -it: Ayes: Allen., Hollingsworthr Reid o Hart. Nays: Morgan. MoIred by Morgan, se ed by Reid. the Lieetirg be closed. Carrinc. by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 3:03 p.m. MPOICITf OF NATIONAL CITY, CALI RN 3/20/62