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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 08-22 CC MIN62 National City, California, August 22., 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, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Council members absents Hollingsworth. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Biggs, Curran_, Foster, Gautereaux, 0sburn. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by Admin- istrative Assistant 0sburn, 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 August 15, 1961, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN requested the adoption of resolutions and ordinances go to the bottom of the calendar today. Approved by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported he has been advised by the City Clerk Warrant No. 2228 in the sum of $41.08, payable to Bonnie Kermott has now been submitted for payment; accordingly there will be no need to present the resolution for stopping of payment on the warrant and authorization for the drawing of a new warrant. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the authorization to stop payment of one warrant and issuing a new warrant for Bonnie Kermott be rescinded. Approved by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York has served notice of cancellation of Bond No. S-1216724, oovering Gady Braker and Tracy Lee Clark, and recommended they be given notice of the cancellation so they may file a new bond if they so desire. Approved by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR. HOLLINGS°10RTH present. ATTORIF,Y CVRRAN reported we have a oertifioate and a copy of the new comprehensive liability policy issued by Maryland Casualty Company to the National Dry Kiln & Processing Company; the policy names National City as an additional insured and.satisfies the requirements of their lease and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. ATTOR1LY CURRAN reported Ile is in receipt of a letter from the San Diego Council of Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors, calling attention to AB 710, which, when it becomes effective on September 15th, will permit the requirements of the filing of a bond by a subdivider in order to guarantee the payment to the engineer or the surveyor for ser- vices performed in the setting of final lots and boundary corners. The matter of the final setting of the markers is of prime importance after the subdivision improvements have been made. The matter is one which 8/22/61 63 should be given serious consideration after we have had an opportunity to examine the bill, and the City Attorney will report further when the bill beoomes effective and he receives a copy of the bill. ATTORE1X CURRAN stated at the last meeting there was submitted by the County of ban Diego a request for a resolution consenting to the con- struction, maintenance and operation of an outfall sewer. The City Attorney feels it is highly important the full implications of what the County requests by the resolution be understood by the City Council. Reference is made to drawings which are stated to be on file with the City of National City and may be of importance to each of the Council- men prior to voting upon whether or not such consent should be granted. The most important thing which a ppears from the reading of the resolu-- tion, is the County proposes to construct an extension of an outfall beyond the point where it ie anticipated the outfall can be connected to the Metropolitan Sewerage System when it is built, near the Mont- gomery Freeway, and temporarily there would be a discharge into or near the San Diego Bay of treated affluent beyond the point where ultimately it is planned to connect the line from Spring Valley. The County also requests authority to construct a sewer line in the City's streets of the City of National City. The courts of the State have upheld the granting of a right to install sewer lines in the City's streets is a valuable right and one upon which the City can impose conditions as the consideration for the granting of the right to install the sewers in the City's streets. It appears to involve seri- ous questions of policy which is not within the province of the City Attorney to determine; it is a question of the City Council understand- ing thoroughly what the County requests and then determine as a matter of policy what action the Council desires to take with reference to the request. Attorney Curran said he is sure the members of the Coun- oil will want to study in detail exactly what the County proposes to be done in this regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, it be referred back to the City Engineer, City Manager and City Attorney for a recommendation. Approved by unanimous vote. MAYOR HART welcomed Mrs. Robert Richard's daughter to the Council meet- ing. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated Vice Mayor Hollingsworth has a little prni;y..: i in regard to her drug store because of the bowling alley across -L e street. After 6.00 p.m. there is no stipulation on parking and cars park in the front of and on the side of the store and it makes it vex: - difficult for the customers to get in and out of the drug store. fir. Morgan suggested the parking be limited to 15 minutes parking for two 8/22/61 64 spots south of the store on loth Street which would permit customers to get their prescriptions filled and they would be able to get in and out in 15 minutes. Roved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, it be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Alien, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. Vice Mayor Hollingsworth abstained from voting. CHANGE OF CITY PLANNER'S TITLE was presented. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, it be laid over indefinitely. Approved by unani- mous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM F. C. BOTHWELL was read, requesting refund of $10.00 for a duplicate business license issued for his business at 910 High- land Avenue. REPORT FROM THE CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE approved the request. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROIYI Clioh3 i RK ALSTON was read, requesting liarjorie Roach, Sr. Bookkeeping/Operator be granted from two to three weeks of sick leave without pay. The request was approved by City Manager Bird. Approved by unanimous vote. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OSBURN presented the 1961-62 tentative budget for adoption. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the 1961-62 budget be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollings- worth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays; Allen. COMMUNICATION PROM SAW DI'GO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY was read, also a copy of Resolution No. 669, levying a tax upon the taxable property within said Authority. Acknowledgment of receipt of the copy of said resolution is requested. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the oom- niunication be filed and acknowledged. Approved by unanimous vote. HEARING ON SALE OP PROPERTY was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALaTON reported she received no written protests. Mrs. Alston read Resolution No. 7967 which fixed the date for hearing protests to proposed sale, and stated she has the affidavit of posting the resolution on the property affected, and it was published in the Star News. No one was present protesting the sale. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morga z the hearing be closed and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unani- mous vote. NOTICE FROM PUBLIC UTILITIES COI MISSION, Case I o. rc_.at:4ve to investigation for the purpose of establishing a list for the year 1962 of railroad grade crossings of city streets or county roads most urgently in need of separation, or existing separations in need of alteration or reconstruction, was presented. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OSBURN reoom- mended it be referred to the City Engineer for study. Approved by unanimous vote. 8/22/61 65 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSI3TANT OSBURN stated last week there was referred to the Building Inspector to report on AB 787, AB 2126 and other bills pertaining to housing. Mr. Biggs has written a very comprehensive report and Mr. 0sburn stated rather than read it he would like to have copies made for the Council and have it brought before the Council again at the meeting of September 5th. A SUMMA" RY OF T_i RT;CORT FROM BUILDING INSiECTOR BIGGS was read, stating a comprehensive report has been prepared by his offioe and includes an analysis of AB 674, AB 787, AB 814, AB 2166, AB 1739, AB 2011, AB 2126, and AB 2550, concerning their effect upon future operations of the City of National City, and containing recommendations relating thereto. It is the opinion of the Building Inspector it is very important the 1961 edition of the Uniform Housing Code be adopted by the City, and a local Division of Housing be established prior to September 15, 1961, A proposed ordinance has been prepared and attached to the report, and it is recommended the ordinance be adopted as soon as possible. There will be two public hearings, Sacramento on August 25th, and Los Angeles on August 29th, and recommended an authorized representative of the City Council attend and take an active part in the hearings. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Building Inspector be instructed to change the ordinance he has recommended be changed by September 15th for the City Attorney to approve and bring to the Council in its legal status; and the Building Inspector be authorized to attend the hearing in Los Angeles on August 29th. Approved by unanimous vote. GUY OF COMMUNICATION PROM COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, addressed to Frank Martinez was read, stating the Commission approved as definite and certain the boundary description of the proposed annexation to the City of National City of territory known as "Martinez Annexation", sub- ject to certain corrections as listed. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, it be referred to the Planning Commission to continue with the annexation. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Hollingsworth. COPY OP COMMUNICATION FROM SARI DINGO COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, addressed to Harry Meyers, Jr., was read stating the Commission approved as definite and certain the boundary description of the proposed annexa- tion of territory known as "Eagles Lodge Annexation" to tl'le City of National City, subject to corrections as listed. Moved by :_or `=n, ate - ended by Allen, it be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan, Reid, Hart, Nays: Hollingsworth. COMMUNICATION FROM TrHOMAS BOST, 810 "V" Avenue, was read, requesting a cross walk across 8th Street at "V" Avenue. ADMINISTRATIVL ASSISTANT 8/22/61 66 OSBURK recommended it be referred to the Traffic S ue y; Vt l..i• Approved by unanimous vote. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OSBURN stated he had a lengthy letter per- taining to a proposed business operating at 2024 E. 20th Street, and recommended it be referred to the License Department and Planning Department. Approved by unanimous vote. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OSBURN stated for some time the City Manager and City Engineer have been disoussing changes in personnel, economiz- ing in the Engineering Department, and recommended doing away with one field crew and to lay off Mr. Sims and Mr. Rothman, Senior Draftsmen, and Mr. Mercer be retained at least until Mr. Dudley Completes his vacation; and Mr. Uerkvitz be moved into the office. Mr. Rothman .and Mr. Sims to be laid off as of September 5th. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hollingsworth, the recommendation of the City Manager and City Engineer be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays; Allen. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Affidavit of Posting Notioe Inviting Sealed Proposals on Prospect Street from 18th Street to 22nd Street. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY OLLRK ALSTON asked the Mayor to declare a recess as we are expect- ing some legal documents from the Metropolitan Water District and wished to check if they have been received. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated Mr. McClure promised to clear up a point regarding the golf course in the valley and possibly the Singing Hills Golf Course; it is his understanding the Water Company owns that, or did own it. PHIL McCLURE, ENGINEER, CALIFORNIA WATER & 1`LEPHONE COM- PANY, was present and stated the property and the new Jamacha Golf Course is operating property and the revenue will accrue as operating revenue of the company. Mr. McClure stated he wished to extend to everyone an invitation to attend the dedication ceremony of the new filter plant, which will be September 7th; an official invitation will be mailed, but Mr. Poulter has asked a verbal one be given also. fir. McClure stated he did not inquire about the Singing Hills Golf Course, but believed if the Company did own it that it has been sold; he knows of no interest the Company has in it. COUNCILMAN MO_RGAN str.ted there have been rumors the water tax of the San Diego Count;; dater Authcrity will be reduced from 110 to 100, and asked Mr. McClure if he had any information. MR. MoCLURE stated he had no information regarding it. MAYOR HART declared a recess. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart. Council members present: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Council members absent: None. 8/22/61 67 ATTORNEY CURtAN stated the special messenger from The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California arrived with a certified copy of Resolution 5965 which levies the taxes for the fiscal year eowmenCing July 1, 1961, and ending June 30, 1962. The resolution shows the tax to be levied in National City is $69,385.41. Attorney Curran stated with the certificate the City is now in a position to pass the resolu- tion authorizing the payment of one half of the levy. RESOLUTION NO. 7991 was read, "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR TEE -PAYMENT BY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY" OF FIFTY B RCENT OF TBI TAXES LEVIED BY THE MET- ROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OP SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA." Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 7992 was read, approving Amendment To Lease between City of National City and L. M. Pepper, doing business as Pep's Kero- sene. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO.,,,._, ORDINANCE DETERMINING AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY PROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR SUPPORT OF ITS D!L ARTMENTS AND TO PAY BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1961-62", was presented for the second and final reading, and the title was read in full. Upon motion of Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, further reading of the Ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANC.r6 NO. 1006, "ORDINANCE DETERMINING AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR SUPPORT OP ITS DEPARTMENTS AND TO PAY BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1961-62". Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO., "AN ORDINANCE GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE THE ALLEY BETWEEN 21st AND 22nd STREETS AND HARDING AND WILSON AVEMS IN THE CITY OP NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", 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. 1007, "AN ORDINANCE GIVING NOTICE OF I " ; 'iCIY TO VZ..= AND CLOSE THE ALLEY BETWEEN 21st AND 22nd STREETS AND k AILING AI SON AVENUES IN THE CITY OP NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA". 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. 8/22/61 RESOLUTION NO. 7993 was read, "±SOLUTION FIXING 1961-1962 TAX RATE." The tax rate is hereby set at $1.50 per one hundred dollars assessed valuation. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR HART stated Fairlane Bowl, 1536 Highland Avenue, has ten bowling alleys and two other machines, all of which are coin operated and they pay $10.00 for each machine per quarter, and some other machines for which they pay a lesser amount for a business license. They have no bar and there is no other way of making money for the bowling alley; and questioned if it wa uld be possible to issue them a license for the same amount a bowling alley pays. They will have to go out of business if the license fees cannot be reduced. iioved by Horgan, seconded by Allen, it be referred to the City Attorney as recommended by Mayor Hart. Approved by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 3:27 p.m. ATTLST: a CLDkK MAYOR, CITY OF. PTATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 8/22/61