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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 10-17 CC MIN121 National City, California, October 17, 1961 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Mayor Hart. Council members present: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgans, Reid, Hart. Council members absent: None, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Foster, Gautereaux, Kerr, Stockman. Meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed with invocation by Rev. Hatch of the Central Baptist Church. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved. Councilman Allen stated on page 117, last para. graph, the minutes state, "Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen" and is incorrect as he did not second the motion. Motion lost by the follow.. ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Morgan, Reid. Nays: Allen, Hollingsworth, Hart, Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, the minutes be approved as corrected. Carried by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the contract from the San Diego Gas and Electric Company to supply gas to the new fire station appears to be in accor- dance with the rules and recommended it be authorized to accept the contract. Approved by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated Insurance Agency Association of National City submitted endorsements to the five fire insurance policies of National City, establishing additional premiums because of increased coverage, and recommended they be filed and attached to the original policies. Approved by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to zone change C-6, a condition of the zone change was Paradise Valley Hospital dedicate 20 feet of land for street purposes. Attorney Curran recommended the City Engineer be authorized to prepare a deed and submit it to the City Attorney prior to the time it is executed. Approved by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there was referred to him the matter of the exchange of land for park purposes with the Division of Highways, Attorney Curran recommended he be authorized to prepare a resolution of acceptance of the property now in escrow. Approved by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN recommended he be authorized to prepare a zesollItion accepting a quitclaim deed from the California `rater & TelephCre ;:JQ Approved by unanimous vote.. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to National Award Homes, he coot, recommend he be authorized to prepare a resolution authorizing a par- tial reconveyance of property from the City to the purchasers of Lot of National Award Homes. Approved by unanimous vote. 1 J/17/61 122 CITY MANAGER BIRD introduced Mr. Jewett of Leeds, Hill & Jewett, Con- sultants which have been employed by the City. MR. JOHN JEWETT was present and stated his firm was employed to reach conclusions and make recommendations with reference to disposal of sewage in National City. RESOLUTION NO. 8009 was read, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RESOLUTION REGARD- ING FREEWAY LOCATION. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Alien. RESOLUTION NO. 8008 was read, RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO RECORDING OF DEED with reference to National City Development Company. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted, Carried by unani- mous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8009 was read, RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DES- CRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "ATOMIC INVESTMENT COMPANY ANNEXATION' AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO, Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Hollingsworth. RESOLUTION NO. 8010 was read, cancelling and rescinding Resolution 8001, Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8011, was read, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL RECON- VEYANCE, with reference to Lot 72 of National Award Homes Unit No. 1. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8012 was read, RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO RECORDING OP QUIT CLAIM DEED regarding California Water & Telephone Company ease- ment. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the resolution? be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8013 was read, RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED SALE OF EIGHT PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to the last paragraph authorizing the City Clerk to publish notice of sale, the date has not been set and recommended the City Manager be authorized to set a date for the sale. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO., ',ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 962, OP THE CITY OF NATIONAL. CITY, CALIFORNIA", was presented for the -first reading and read in full. 10/17/3l 123 HEARING ON CLOSING OF ALLEY BETWEEN 3.lst and 22nd STREETS AND HERDING AND WILSON AVENUES was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated there were no written protests and no one was present in this regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and referred to the Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN ALLEN announced the Unified San Diego County Civil Defense & Disaster Organization will hold a seminar on Saturday, Oct. 21st at Gillespie Field. Councilman Allen also announced a Civil Defense meeting tomorrow. MAYOR HART stated he would appreciate the cooperation of the people of National City in cleaning up their yards, the streets, etc. for Salute to Navy Week, Oct, 22nd to 28th. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated with refer- ence to Salute to Navy Week, the League of California Cities conven- tion is held at the same time and he would like to see the date changed so the Council could attend both functions. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General $ 19,499.68 Traffic Safety 2,266.62 Park 689.57 Retirement 18,555.39 Harbor 3,327.51 Trust & Agency 410.07 Special Street 1,793.43 Park Construction 836.02 Payroll 51,586.07 TOTAL $ 98,964.36 Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the bills 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. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Treasurer's recommendation in regard to miniature bowling alleys be approved and be referred to the City Attorney for a change in the ordinance. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Hart. Nays: Reid. COMMUNICATION FROM C. L. NELSON, Vice Admiral, U. S. Navy, was read, thanking the people of National City for establishing Salute to Navy Week in honor of the Navy. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION PROM CITY OF CHULA VISTA was read, inviting the Council to attend a banquet in celebration of Chula Vista's yards of incorporation. COMMUNICATION FROM A. W. STEPHENS, was read, requesting a stre.t liolit at First Street and Giadiolu* Drive. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended it be referred to himself for a report as to feasibility, Approved by unanimous vote. 1O/17/61 124 COMMUNICATION FROM SOUTH BAY HIGHWAY ASSN. was read, requesting the Council designate a representative and an alternate to attend their meetings. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Mayor be authorized to make an appointment. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR HART appointed the City Engineer and CounCilman Morgan. Appointments approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA-WESTERN STATES LIFE INS. CO. was pre- sented, stating effective Dec. 1, 1961, the premium would be increased. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended it be referred to the Finance Committee. Approved by unanimous vote. REPORT FROM BUILDING DEPT. regarding plan check of proposed alteration to Kimball Park Community Bldg. was read. It was the recommendation of the Building Dept. a meeting be arranged between the architect, Building Dept., County Health Dept., Fire Marshal, and any other inter- ested party to discuss changes. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Building Inspector be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION was read, requesting a copy of Ordinance No. 990 if it stated the territory to be annexed is to become a part of the City School District. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the City Clerk be authorized to send them a copy of the ordinance. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE CAGLE was read, with reference to survey of police activities on 16th Street, National Avenue to "D" Avenue. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the letter be filed. Approved by unanimous vote. RIDER TO BOND #M221312, Grove Terrace Subdivision was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended it be referred to the City Attorney. Approved by unanimous vote. NOTICES OF SAN DI EGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY meetings were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM SOUTH BAY BIBLE COMMUNITY CHURCH was read, request- ing they be permitted to place a directional sign at 12th and Palm. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the request be granted and the location and size of sign be set by the City Manager. unanimous vote. APPLICATION FORD TRANSFER OF OFF SALE BEER & WINE LICENSE for Smith's Market, 1540 Coolidge Ave., was presented. REPORT PROPROm POLICE CHIEF CAGLE stated investigation revealed no grounds for protest. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, the application be filed. Carried 10/17,/C I 125 by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays: Morgan. COMMUNICATION FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE was read, requesting amendment to Ordinance 753, Section 1, so as to include all parks in National City as well as Kimball Park. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, it be referred to the City Attorney for amendment. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM UNIFIED SAN DIEGO COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER ORGANIZATION, was read, acknowledging receipt of $1,167.50, for the first half of the City's share of the unified organization budget. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended it be filed. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF SAN DIEGO was read, with reference to Reso- lution No..7999 which was presented to the San Diego City Council and referred to Mayor Dail. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended it be filed. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM ELLEN BAEDER, LIBRARIAN, was read, thanking the Council for the 35 year service pin presented to her. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated with reference to the use of Las Palmas Park by San Diego, a contract was signed by the Sweetwater Valley Jr. Foot- ball League, permitting the Pop Warner League to use the field on Sat- urdays only. The Park Supt. has reminded them of the contract. MRS. GEORGE SCHUMANN, 1839 E. 24th Street, was present and stated the National City children still do not get to use the field, as the turf is watered in the afternoon at 3:00 p.m., when they get out of school. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the City Manager find out why the grass cannot be watered in the morning instead of the after- noon. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated a Harbor Committee meeting has been tentatively set for tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the following bids were cars: STANLEY-DODGE, $6,179.99; ACME CtHEVROLET, MOTORS, $7,512.00; McCUNE MOTORS, $5,582.50. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Annual Report of recommended it be accepted and ordered published. noes vote. received for police $10,396.98; CITY the C .ty 11,rk and Aoprcved CITY ENGINEER FOSTER presented a report on Grove Terrace Subdivision and recommended a bond in the amount of $15,300. Moved by Allen, sec• onded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Engineer be referred to the City Attorney. Approved by unanimous vote. lti:,�l:%67 126 CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported the gunite crew are working on the drainage channel. REPORT FROM PLANNING CO6MISSION was read, recommending Ordinance 962 be amended to establish an M2A, Limited Manufacturing Zone, east of Highland Avenue, 200.feet south of 30th Street, and an M2A, Limited Manufacturing Zone, west of Highland Avenue in the 3400 block. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the recommendations of the Planning Commission be approved and a public hearing be set for November 7th, at 2:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, members of the City Council and department heads who wish to attend the 'League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco from Oct. 22nd thru the 25th be authorised. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, that November 21st at 2:00 p.m. be set as the date for opening bids on the sale of property at 16th and 17th Streets. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be adjourned to October 31st at 1:30 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m. ATTEST: 2 MAYOR, CITY OP NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA CITY CLERK 10/17f61