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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 05-23 CC MIN455 National City, California, May 23, 1961 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 absents None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bird, Curran, Gautereaux, Kerr, Osburn, Roberts,. Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Pittman of the Highland Avenue Baptist Church. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 16, 1961, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7931 was read, "RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY." Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO., "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'AARDEMA ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ORDINANCE NO., "AN ORDINANCE OP THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALI- FORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY PLUMBING CODE", was presented for the second and final reading, and the title was read in full. Upon motion of Allen, seconded by Reid, further reading of the Ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 998, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALI- FORMA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY PLUMBING COD:." 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, Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the City Clerk be authorized to change the initial of the Mayor on Ordinance Nos. 995 and 996 as print it is printed as "Claude T. Hart, Mayor" and should be "Claude L, Hart. Mayor" and should be changed before the Ordinances are issued. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH asked the City Attorney whether that would make the Ordinances legal. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated it is clearly a typographical error and the only action necessary is the Council authorize the City Clerk by interdelineation to make the oorrection, because the Oath of Office of the Mayor specifies very olearly his middle initial, there is no question that it is his signature. DEPUTY CITY CLERK BULMFR stated the original copy of the Ordinances are correct, the error was made by the printers, and asked if all the printed cogie8 were to be cgrrected. 5/23/61 456 ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that is a matter which he will report on at the next melting. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he would withdraw the motion regarding having it changed. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there is nothing to Change; the records in the City are correct, according to the Deputy City Clerk. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company has served notice of cancellation of Sidewalk License Bond No. 13-3860-56, and recommended the City Clerk notify the principal on the bond, Miltc E. Sykes, of receipt of the notice so he may file a new bond if he desires to keep his tdewalk license in affect. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved in regard to the sidewalk license, Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN' reported Hardward Mutual Casualty Company has issued a Certificate of Insurance showing Paul W. Crook, Sr., has Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability insurance coverage, and recommended the Certificate be filed. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgai, the Cer- tificate be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. HAROLD SPAULDING, 426 "I" Avenue, was present, and stated he was under the impression the Recreation and Park Departments were separated. MAYOR HART stated they have not as yet been separated. MAYOR HART stated he received a 50 star flag which has flown over Was' ington, D. C. from Mayor Sklar of Oceanside; it was presented by Con- gressman Utt to the City Council of Oceanside. Mayor Hart presented j to City Manager Bird. COMMUNICATION ADDRESSED TO VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH from BERT A. BETT. STATE TREASURER, was read, expressing his pleasure in being in her coi pany during the Maytime Band Review, and it was a great privilege to participate in this event as Honorary Grand Marshal. National City i, to be highly commended and congratulated for presenting this outstand ing event. The communication was ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM JAMES P. JENKINS was read, stating the Richfield 0 Corporation has authorized his submission of a lease offer for the Northwest corner of 24th Street and National Avenue. They also offer to purchase the parcel for $40,000. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, the communication be referred to the Real Estate Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION POR TRANSFER OF OPP SALE BEER & WINE BEVERAGE LICENSE of John Jones & Guadelupe C. Miller, John Jones Market, 50 Main Street, was presented. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE stated investigation 5/23/61 457 reveals no grounds for protest of the application. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Reid, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayers Allen, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays Morgan. APr'LICATION FOR TRANSYLR OF ON SALb BEER :BEVERAGE LICENSE of Gerry Murray and William Reynolds, Roller Derby Room, 3184 National Avenue, was presented. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE stated investigation reveals no grounds for protest of the application. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Reid, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wits Ayes: Allen„ Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays Morgan. REQUEST OF CHARLES R. REED for refund of $25.00 paid in lieu of bond was read. The job was inspected and approved May 18, 1961, by the Engineering Department. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the proper officials be authorized to make the necessary refund. Moved by Morgan; seconded by Allen, the $25.00 refund be made to Mr yd. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollings~ _cn, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. REQUEST OF PALM HOMES, INC., 625 "S" Avenue, for refund of cash deposi• for curbs and sidewalks. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated on April 24, 1961, the Planning Commission approved the waiver as set forth by the Ordi- nance governing such installation. This is a refund of $300. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the proper officials be authorized to make the neoessary refund. COUNCILMAN ALLE;N questioned the request,due to the fact this street has been brought to grade. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated this would be the only property in a four block area that would have the curbs and sidewalks installed, and it was the thinking of the Planning Commission it would have created a hardship on the owner of the property and would create a hazard if this was the only area improved. MAYOR HART stated if the improvement was for an entire b1ocl he would approve that, but he did not think one person should be pena- lized by requiring him to install a sidewalk and curb on his one piece of property. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH was in accord with the thinking of Mayor Hart. COUNCILMEN MORGAN and ALLEN thought sidewalks and curb. should be put in on every piece being built on if the street is to Fr:-d. MRS. ROBERT RIGHARDS, 1411 E. l6th Street, was present, and ::tared she agreed with Councilmen Morgan and Allen in regard to requir- ing installation of curbs and sidewalks. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this matter be laid over until the next meeting. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he would like a legal interpretation. The waiver was granted by the Planning Commission as set up and established by Ordi- nance; and Mr. Bird said it is his understanding it is the prerogative, 5/23/61 458 and solely the prerogative of the Planning Commission to so do. The Council is faced with a demand of return of a cash bond in the amount of $300. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he would like the entire file referre to him for consideration. COUNCILMAN MORGAN, with the approval of Counoilman Reid, amended their motion the matter be referred to the City Attorney for a report. Carried, Ell the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS was read, submitting his resit nation, effective as of July 24, 1961. Moved by Hollingsworth, sec- onded by Morgan, the resignation be accepted with regrets. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD requested permission to advertise for the purpose of interviewing and employing a new City Engineer. Moved by Reid, sec- onded by Morgan, the request of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FRED C. ADAMS, PRINCIPAL, INGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, wa: read, expressing his appreciation to Councilman Allen, Police Officers James Miller, Ray Duke and Kenneth Bradt, and to the City of National City for the way they handled the emergency when one of their students had an acute appendix attack. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, eopie: of the communication be turned over to the Chief of Police so a copy can go in the "jacket" of each Police Officer mentioned. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ORLEY A. DONICA, 1pEbEWAY TIRE COMPANY, was read, requesting a meeting with the Council members relative to leasing the property at 24th Street and National Avenue. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the communication be referred to the Real Estate Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM BERGE--ROBERTS MORTUARY was read, stating they would like authorization to put in a new sidewalk, and permit them to replacE the parking with a new lawn which would lower the curb. It is further requested they be granted permission to replace a palm tree. CITY 1ANACER BIRD stated this matter has had engineering on it; what they are asking to do is to lower the high curbing, to replace the entire sif:!ewalk area except the parking area, and to replace one tree, and rsrhaps another tree which may be diseased. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be authorized to supervise the job to satisfg' the engineer and also the City, the permit for same to be paid by Berge -Roberts Mortuary. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. NELS BERGE, 607 National Avenue, was present, and stated they would also like permission to cut the alley in the rear of the mortuary to 5/23/61 459 put underground wiring into the entire property; the San Diego Gas & Electric Company are installing a new pole and they need permission to cut the alley and they will replace it in as good a condition as it is at the present time. Moved. by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the request of Mr. Berge in regard to the underground wiring be approved, under the direction of our Engineer and City Manager. Carried, all the Cam oil present voting aye. COMMIUNICATION FROM GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION regarding Poet Offt site, was read, stating the same arrangements the City has had with 'WI Post Office Department for occupancy of the premises on a month -to - month basis will continue to prevail. It is understood the next annua rental payment, in the amount of $12.00 will be due October 1, 1961. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the communication be placed on file with the City Clerk. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM C. LEE DAWSON was read, stating he wished to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission. The Commission recommended denial of his request for a zone variance relative to his property located at 1838 Palm Avenue. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, a hearing be set up on the appeal. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. BURLEIGH BAGNALL was read, stating it is with regret that she must resign as a member of the Board of Trustees of the National City public Library; but for t he next few months, at least, she will be living in uoeanside. The resignation is to be come effective June lst. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the resignation be accepted with regret, and a letter be sent to sirs. Bagnall so stating. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COi'j1P1UNICATIl 1 FROM CITY MANAGE BEAN, CITY OF SAN DIEGO, ADDRESS:,D TO CITY MANAGER BIRD, was read, thanking Mr. Bird for his note re- garding the recent vote of confidence received from the City Council. Mr. Bean stated he is giving Mr. Bird's letter and the copy of the one Mr. Bird received from Mr. Firestone to Ed Blom, and he is sure the sewer problem can now be worked out to a satisfactory conclusion. COMMUNICATION FROM BRAUN CHEMICAL CO. NiANY was read, stating they are moving into new facilities at 2100 rBaffly Avenue, and 'because of the large amount of industrial type waste and trash connected with their business are requesting permission to use the services of the Sani- Tainer Rubbish Service, Inc. to dispose of this material. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the request be granted. moved by Morgan, 5/23/61 460 seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager by approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT 0P CITY TREASURER KERR for period ending April 31, 1961, was presented, and City Manager Bird recommended it be received and placed on file, Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the report be received and placed on file. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he received a proclamation from the Thos. H, Cosby, Jr, Poet and Auxiliary, Veterans of Poreigh Wars, relative to the sale of "Buddy Poppies", requesting the Mayor to sign. COUNCILMAN ALLEN said he would like to take action on this request but did not tbi* we could take action without including the American Legion. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the Mayor be authorized to sign the proclamation. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Allen. CITY MANAGER BIRD presented a copy of the minutes of the Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District of their May 2, 1961, meeting, and recommended it be received and placed on file. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carrieda AGU ,all the Council present voting aye. LEE OF COMMUNICATION PROM,# ALIPORNIA CITIES was read, regarding AB 2848 and SB 1522 and urged the City to support both these bills. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be authorized to sen telegrams supporting both of these bills. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 'U TY MANAGER BIRD stated he had A report on Local Option Road and Street Tax, SB 1924, which shows how it affects San Diego County. Thi bill is in lieu of the bill which failed to receive the needed support to supplement funds for streets. In the estimate affects of local option road and street tax of San Diego the estimated proceeds of the tax from the County and its Cities during the first year would be 3,516,313.; the County's share would be $730,338. and the Cities' share would be $2,785,975. Mr. Bird stated the estimated return, sup. piementing the present street fund, would amount to in National City, J7.12,968. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the report will be on file in his office. !0RT PROM THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORR BOARD was read, stating Chairman Smith presented certain papers eon'taining a proposed revision within the City Government which would place the Recreation Director directly responsible to the City Manager. these papers included the 5/23/61 461 proposed Recreation budget for 1961-62 with salary breakdown and an organizational chart. It was the recommendation of the Advisory Board the plan be accepted and recommended to the City Council. The report further states Mr. Spaulding made a report concerning the enlargement of Kimball Park Memorial Bowl and facility improvements in the area. A motion was made, seconded and carried, the Board set their meetings on a tentative basis to the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. until further notice, provided the Chamber is available at that time. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Park and the Recreation Departments be separated, as soon as possible, by the City Manager; that the present Director of Recreation be put in charge of Recreation and the salary situation of the present Supt. of narks and Recreation be adjusted to the separation, and any jobs coming directly under Park and Recreation be declared void and established under one or the other. HAROLD SPAUILDING, 426 "I" Avenue, member of the Park and Recreation Advisoryy Board, was present, and stated he agrees with the motion made by Councilman Allen; and if the Council decides to separate the two departments be did not see why Mr. Gautereaux and his Secretary should receive the same salary as they have been getting. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Har Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the motion just passed calla for immediate partition of the two departments; and in his opinion tha is almost an impossibility to do immediately; and asked if he could assume the Council meant as of the 30th of June, the beginning of the new fiscal period. Moved by Morgan, the time be set for the adjustment as of the 30th of June. COUNCILMAN REID asked the City Manager if that would give him sufficient time. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it can be done; there are many things which enter into this from the mechanics angle of it; he specifically wants approval from the Civil Service Comm. mission as it will affect personnel and their classifications. COUN- CILMAN MORGAN withdrew his motion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager be given authorization to work out the separation of the two departments by June 30th if satisfactory with the City Manager - Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we should have a meeting of the Harbor Commit tee to resolve the question of gas service to Fire Station No. 2, and also a meeting of the real estate Committee to resolve the applicatior before the Council. Mr. Bird stated the klanner and he have met with the representatives of the Bahia Vista Corp. and have taken into con- sideration ideas which they have presented and it has now gone back to them for their approval. Also we have met with the Supt. of the 5/23/61 462 Elementary School District in relation to the school property lying within the Bahia Vista area, wherein the Council has agreed to give them access and they are now trying to determine where they want the access, they are also trying to determine through their Board, if, and when, it will be declared surplus for public sale. COUNCILMAN REID, Chairman of the Harbor Committee asked the Committee to meet at 10:00 a.m., Thursday. COUNCILMAN MORGAN, Chairman of the Real Estate Com- mittee, asked the Committee to meet 3:30 p.m., Wednesday. COUNCILMAN ALLEN recognized Mr. and Mrs. Colainni, Mr. Colainni is President of the Lincoln Acres Civic Club, and Mra. Jerdo, who were in the audience. MAYOR HART stated he was pleased to have them present. COUNCILMAN ALLEN asked if City Manager Bird would not like some auth- ority for revamping M & I. CITY MANAGER BIRD said he would. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be authorized to follow an investigation, etc. for perhaps enlarging or changing or developing ou department known as M & I and reporting to us at budget time. Carried all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD requested the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids to pave Tidelands Avenue from 19th Street to the Paradise Creek. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved relative to advertising for bids. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION PROM COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION was read, stating the Commission approved, as definite and certain, the boundary description of the proposed annexation to the City of Chula Vista of territory knon as "Allied Contractor's Annexation." Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the communication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS was read, regarding petition for 191 Act Improvement of alley from northerly termination to 20th Street, between National Avenue and "A" Avenue. The petition was signed by persons having an interest in 64 percent of the frontage of the alley proposed to be improved, or 73 percent of the area of the proposed improvement district. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the petition be referred to the City Engineer for preparation of the plans. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. CSBURN presented the Affidavit of Publication of Ordinance No. 995 relative to "Eighth Street Annexation", also Affi- davit of Publication of Resolution No. 7926, regarding "Sweetwater Annexation No. 3", and Affidavit of Mailing of Not4cea of adoption of 5/23/61 463 Resolution of Intention No. 7928.pertaining to Prospect Street between 18th Street and 22nd Street. Mooed by Allen, seconded by Reid, the affidatrits be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX reported the duple t thildings on National Aven'e between 22hd and 24th Stt'eets are now being disassembled ensl are in the process of being removed from the ai-e44 CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN reported she received -se eral petitions requestik: annexation to the City of Rational City Of the property known as the. "Lincoln Acres Annexation'. It was the recommendation of the City Plar.- ner the petitions be placed on file with the City Clerk, documented, and authorization be granted the same be forwarded to the Registrar of Voters for verification of the signatures. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Planner regarding the annexa- tion of "Lincoln Acres Annexation" be approved. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated she has a number of petitions which entails the legal description of "Lincoln Acres Annexation" to the City of National City, and recommended the documents be referred to the Plan- ning Department for processing. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Planner be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated at the last meeting of the Council the matter of closing the alley in Block 233, as requested by the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway Company was referred to her for clarifica- tion as to whether this involves the new plans for the 24th Street under -pass. MRS. STOCKMAN stated the matter has been discussed with Mr. Jorgensen of the State Division of Highways, plans have been sub- mitted by him, and the alley in question would in no way infringe upon the revised plans for the opening of the inter -change at 24th Street. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission the alley be closed. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated we have had the first reading of the Ordinance of Intention to close the alley. ORDINANCE NO., an ordinance of intention to close the alley south of twenty-third Street between McKinley and Cleveland Avenues, was pre- sented for the second and final reading. Upon motion of Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, further reading of the ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 999, "AN ORDINANCE GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE THE ALLEY SOUTH OF TWENTY-THIRD STREET BETWEEN MoKINLEY AND CLEVELAND AVENUES IN THE CITY OP NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA". Moved bg, Allen, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, 5/23/61 464 by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he thought the City Council should study this particular major interchange; you will be asked by the State Division of Highways for a supplementary agreement. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:11 p.m. 7-1 4- MAYOR, CITY` OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFOR1IA ATTEST: C CITY C3 X Aak7L,j5, 05 U1A-A. 5/23/61