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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 08-08 CC MIN44 National City, California, August 8, 1961 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Mayor Hart. Council members present: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Foster, Gautereaux, Kerr, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev, Pittman of the High. land Avenue Baptist Church. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 1, 1961, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. WILLIAM A. MORRISON AND GLADYS UNBARGER of the Railroad Historical Society were present and stated about three years ago former Mayor Hodge had proposed a plan for a trolley exhibit in Las Palmas Park, with a track running from the swimming pool to 30th Street. Mr. Morrison wished to know if the Council would renew the offer, Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, it be referred to the City Planner and the Park Department for a recommendation as to location and desirability, Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 7979, accepting Grant Deed from James V. and Bertha Anne Toledo; Charles G. and Nancy W. Kerch. Moved by Allen, seconde il by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 7980, accepting Easement from James P. and Iris J. Thompson; Covenant Running With Land from Glenn W, and Gloria E. Turner; and Covenant Running With Land from James P* and Iris J. Thompson. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. J. W. WILLETT, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, was present with reference to the Exchange Agreement with the Division of Highways, Mr, Willett stated 8/8/61 45 there was an error in the description of property to be exchanged. ATTORNEY CURRAN recommended the description of the original deed be checked by the City Engineer and subject to the check the Attorney be authorized to draw the Resolution; and pursuant to the contract, delivery be made to Mr. Willett at this time. Moved by Morgan, se- conded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated Swett & Crawford have issued a Certificate of Insurance for Dan E. Pace, et al, and recommended the certificate be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to the deed given to the City by Mamie Weisser, there is nothing further to be done until such time as the title company has prepared the two deeds necessary to correct the legal description. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in regard to protesting liquor licenses, there is no problem as far as the new on sale license Is concerned; as far as the others are concerned, the protests will amount to nothing un- less we have good reason for protesting. The first application is for transfer by Paul Shepherd, Speedee Mart, 3L4o E. 8th Street. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, we rescind the former actiof with reference to this application and it be filed.. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart• Nays: Morgan. ATTORNEY CURRAN suggested the Council consider noti- fying the Trustees of School Districts and the PTA when an application is made for a location close to a school. DOROTHY COLBY, 1911 "B" Avenue was present, and stated there are groups who are very interested in protesting this sort of thing, Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the previous authorization to the City Attorney to protest the appli- cations of Gerald L. Harris, Carl and May Lasky, Ben ,tackle and Lester E. Thompson be rescinded, and the City Attorney be authorized to forward to our legislators the protest we have issued because we 8/8/61 46 believe we are being saturated. Carried, by the following vote to» wits Ayes: Allen, Hbilingsworthy Reid, Hart. Nays: Morgan: COM« MUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL to Police Chief Cagle, was read, with reference to protesting liquor license to Harold F. Dodds, COMMUNICATION FROM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DE« PARTMENT to Police Chief Cagle was read regarding area between the W/side of Roosevelt and the E/side of A, between Sixth and Tenth. The Department Stated they would recommend denial of applications fot additional liquor licenses in that area, and the City would be advised of any hearings, if set, CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated the Right of Way Agreement with the State had been checked with regard to the legal description, and it is all right. RESOLUTION NO. 7981, "RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT," between City and State of California, was read. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 7982, "RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT DEED" between City and State of California was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to licensing of an ambulance, it would come under business license ordinance 708, section 34, as amended by Ordinance 896. There is no requirement that an ambulance operating in National City carry insurance. EARL CRAWFORD, 1104 Roosevelt Avenue, was present and stated he now carries $50,000 prop» erty damage and $100,000/300,000 public liability insurance. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hollingsworth, Section 34 of Ordinance 708, as amended by Ordinance 896 be further amended to require ambulances to carry $50,000 property damage and $100,000/300,000 public liability insurance. COUNCILMAN ALLEN, with the approval of VICE MAYOR HOLLINJSWORTH, withdrew the motion. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hollingsworth, Section 34 of Ordinance 708, as amended by Ordinance 8/8/61 47 896 be amended to require ambulances to carry $50,000 property damage and $100,000/300,000 public liability insurance; and any other pre- cautionary measures that may be needed after study by the City Attor- ney of San Diego's ordinance be included in the ordinance. COUNCIL- MAN ALLEN, with the approval of VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH, withdrew the motion. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hollingsworth, the City Attorney be authorized to either amend Ordinance 920 or establish a new ordinance governing ambulances, including the minimum insurance and any other safety precautions he thinks is necessary. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR HART asked permission to leave the State for a few days. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Mayor be allowed to leave the State. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid. Nays: None. Mayor Hart abstained from voting. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH suggested changing of zones for liquor licen- ses in National City so there can be no more permits issued, CWNCILMAN ALLEN left the meeting. COUNCILMAN ALLEN present* Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the City Planner find ways and means of prohibiting, through zoning, the issuance of any more liquor licenses. Carried by unanimous vote. J. WILLETT of the Division of Highways thanked the Council for their cooperation with the State, COUNCILMAN ALLEN thanked Capt. Ray Duke of the Reserve Police for the wonderful dinner they served the other night. COUNCILMAN ALLEN recognized Councilman DeGraaf of Chula Vista, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, John B. Morgan Construction Company be authorized to use asphalt between the sidewalk and the property line. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/8/61 48 COMMUNICATION from Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Cornelius, supporting an elec- tion for Lincoln Acres Annexation. REPORT FROM CITY PLANNER with reference to Lincoln Acres Annexation, was read. After deleting the names of the persons who signed the first petition and approving the annexation and the names of the persons who requested their names withdrawn from the Protest Petition, the land valuation represented is 46.782% of the total land valuation. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Attorney be instructed to continue with the annexa- tion proceedings and set an election date. Carried by unanimous vote. CHARLES PROIENCE, 435 Bank of America Bldg., Attorney representing the opponents of the Lincoln Acres Annexation., was present and re- quested the proceedings be terminated. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported the following bids were opened August 7th for Improvement of Prospect Street from 18th to 22nd Streets: KENNETH H. GOLDEN COMPANY, $24,931.75; GRIFFITH COMPANY, $23,917.39; R. E. HAZARD CONTRACTING COMPANY, $23,480.57: V. R. DENNIS CONSTRUC- TION COMPANY, $24,154,10; DALEY CORP., $24,299,72. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported the City Clerk was authorized to have a title search made of certain described properties in National City, and was then referred to the City Attorney for an opinion, The City Attorneyts opinion was the property is deeded to the City as shown by Sale of Delinquent Taxes in 1939 upon which a deed was issued to the City of National City on June 28, 1944, recorded in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County on August 4, 1944. City Manager Bird recommended it be received and filed. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM U. S. ARMY ENGINEERS, stating application has been made by the City of San Diego for a permit to construct a boat launch- ing ramp and install piers, etc. in Perez Cove. Filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had a Grant Deed to the City of National 8/8/61 City signed by Ralph and Mildred Schrader and with the Land, and recommended it be referred for preparation of the necessary resolution. vote. 49 also a Covenant Running to the City Attorney Approved by unanimous COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION with reference to application by San Diego Transit System for authority to increase rates was read. City Manager Bird recommended it be referred to the City Attorney. Approved by unanimous vote. PETITION AGAINST HORSES BEING KEPT IN THE CITY was presented. City Manager Bird recommended it be referred to the Planning Department, the Police Department and the Health Department for a report. Ap- proved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM DODE HERGERT, addressed to City Manager Bird, ex- tending an invitation to the City Manager, Mayor Hart and the City Council to attend the Second Annual Aquavarieties. MINUTES OF THE PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD of August 3, 1961 were presented. A motion was made and carried the City Council pre- pare an ordinance establishing the Park and Recreation Advisory Board as a commission. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, the City Attorney explain to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board the fact that a Sixth Class City may have only two Commissions. Carried by unanimous vote, MOTION made and carried the City Council request the City Attorney to give the Board an answer to the question referred on July 6, 1961, regarding Resolutions to establish three parks. 'loved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Board be informed the park transfer is still in process of negotiation and when it is completed the resolutions will be taken care of. Carried by unanimous vote, CITY MANAGER BIRD stated too many advisory committees to the Council have been usurping the authority of the City Manager by not going through proper channels. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, all committees and Council members be notified any request made of 50 any department head must first go through the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY stating .a meeting of the Water Problems Committee will be held August 10, 1961. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY were presented. Filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated with reference to the recommendation of the Planning Commission the City Planner's title be changed to Director of Planning, and referred to the City Manager, Ordinances 962 and 972 and the Salary Resolution would have to be changed. Moved by Allen, the City Attorney be instructed to make the changes in the ordinances in order to change the title of the City Planner. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the matter be laid over for two weeks. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Allen. REPORT FROM CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR BIGGS, in regard to refund of building relocation performance bond by John J. Moore, recommended the performance bond in the amount of $500.00 be refunded. City Manager Bird recommended the proper officials be authorized to do so. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported the roof on the El Toyon Park Community Building would have to be changed from a shine+le roof to a shake roof. The additional cost will be $285, and recommended the City Manager be authorized to sign the necessary change orders to increase the cost 285.00 to put on the shake roof. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESIGNATION OF RICHARD GAUTEREAUX, Patrolman, effective September 25th was read. COMMUNICATION FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE was read, recommending 8/8/61 51 acceptance of the resignation. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter sent to Mr. Gautereaux. Approved by unanimous vote. RESULT OF BIDS ON PROSPECT STREET FROM 18th to 22nd was presented. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER FOSTER regarding Improvement of Prospect Street between 18th and 22nd was read. The letter stated there were errors concerning the grade and earth quantities and recommended the matter be referred to the City Attorney for action. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM U. S. ARMY ENGINEERS, stating application has been made by California Water & Telephone Co. for a permit to install one 18 inch diameter domestic water pipeline under and across San Diego Bay. Filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM THOS. H. COSBY, JR. AUXILIARY to Post 4630, VFW, was read, urging all citizens to attend a civil defense program on August 16th. COMMUNICATION FROM CLAIRE GOLDSMITH, stating she is resigned because she reached retirement age and expressed her appreciation for the Council's interest and kindliness. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the letter be accepted and filed, and copies placed in the employees mentioned files. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM SOUTHWEST DIVISION, BUREAU OF YARDS & DOCKS, was read, setting up a different method of billing by the C1erkls office for rental of sewers. They requested execution of the original change order and three copies. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the Mayor, subject to review by the City Attorney, be authorized to sign the change order. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommenda- tion of the City Manager be approved, and if it is prepared prior to the Mayor returning, the Vice Mayor be authorized to sign it. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/8/61 52 COAJGv1UNICATION FROM SUPT.. PARKS GAUTEREAUX, regarding tree removal and replanting; Alpha, Beta and Mann Streets. The letter stated the trees chosen to replace those which must be removed are the pittosporum, which will cost approximately $9.00 per tree, or a total of approximately $414 for 46 trees. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the Supt. of Parks be authorized to proceed with the work and approval of the $414 expenditure. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 7983, transferring from the General Fund to the Retirement Fund the sum of $38,808.96. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 7984, transferring from the Capital Outlay Fund to the General Fund as a loan, the sum of $50,000. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. MINUTES OF REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE meeting of August 7th were read. MOTION carried that Committee recommended to City Council the Committee is willing to lease in 5 year intervals at a minimum of 6d per sq. ft. and a maximum of 8i per sq. ft. property on west side of National Avenue south of 30th St. to give lessee minimum of 50,000 sq. ft., including in the lease the existing office building, to be rehabilitated at the expense of the lessee. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Real Estate Committee be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollings- worth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Allen. MOTION carried the City will sell all surplus property west of National Avenue, minimum bid on the basis of $40,000 per acre and parcels to be two acres or more. Moved by Reid., seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the Real Estate Committee be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MOTION carried the surplus property located on the east side of National Ave. 8/8/61 53 between 2 .th and 22nd be offered for sale as a single parcel, mini- mum bid $300,000. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the recommenda- tion of the Real Estate Committee be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be authorized to have printed at least 30 copies of the tentative budget to be present- ed to interested people. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hollingsworth, the City Attorney be authorized to prepare an Ordinance establishing the tax rate. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Alien. A Finance Committee meeting was set for Monday, August 14, at 2:00 p.m. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she has received the annual summons from the U. S, National Bank against the County of San Diego and the City of National City relative to taxing money in safety deposit boxes, and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney. Approved by unani- mous vote. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented Affidavit of Publication of Ordinance 1003 relative to Sweetwater Annexation #3; Affidavit of Publication of Notice Inviting Aids on Prospect Street from 18th to 22nd. Moved by Alen, seconded by Reid, they be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported the work on the drainage project is pro - ceding and the contractcr has started work on the 30 inch storm drain on Tidelands Aven:.e. Moved by Allen_, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote, Meeting closed at 4:05 p.m. MAC ATTEST: CITY � �a-- OF NATIOf1AL &t[t.1FORNIA 8/8/6l