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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 10-31 CC ADJ MIN128 National City, California, October 31, 1961 Adjourned meeting of the City Council of October 24, 1961, was called to order by Mayor Hart at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Council members absent: Non ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Foster, Gautereaux, Kerr, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Hatch of the Central Baptist Church. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the "black cats" for each Council member were made by the Recreation Department and donated by Dora Hergert, Recrea- tion Director. Moved by Reid, seconded by Forgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 1961, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY iviOT0RS was read, relative to the contract. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIF:)RNIA-WESTERN STATES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY was presented, relative to increase in rates. Mr. Bird stated he is having a sleeting with all Department Heads to peruse the document. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the communication be referred to the Finance Committee. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he received communications from the follow- ing opposing outdoor advertising: ROY D. DICKERSON, Chairman, Legis- lative Committee, Advertising & Sales Club of San Diego; MONTGOMERY WARD; BRICE E. SINGLETARY; KENNETH M. MILES, Chairman Legislative Com- mittee; J. EDWARD i,iILSON; 3OHN B. JOHNSTONE; MELVIN FROMMER, City Manager Bird recommended they be referred to the Planning Commission. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE CAGLE was read, recommending the bid of McCune Motors for six police cars be accepted. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the bid of McCune Motors be accepted and the City Attorney authorized to prepare the resolution. Approved by unanimous vote. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER INFORMATION SEMINAR for Elected Officials of the Cities and County of San Diego was presente4, to be held Wednesday, November 1st at 8:00 p.m. in the Chambers of the County Board of Supervisors. APPLICATION FOR ON SALE BEER BEVERAGE LICENSE by Samuel Z. Greenberg, 1646 National Avenue, was presented. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE 10-31-61 129 was read, stating there is no record of any previous alcoholic bever- age license at this address. A business license was issued on Octo- ber 22, 1951, to Bob's Self -Serve Drive In, 1644 National Avenue, and they have catered to juvenile, teenage and young adult trade. It was the opinion of Chief Cagle the granting of the license to Mr. Green- berg would not only create a severe police problem, but would be detri- mental to the health, welfare or interest of the City of National City. The application was referred by unanimous vote to the City Attorney to protest same. COMMUNICATION FROM SUEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT was read, stating they are sending a certified copy of Resolution Dedicating to the City of National City Easements on their Sweetwater Union High School site, together with the Deed of Dedication. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the documents be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the proper resolution of acceptance. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, stating the Board of Directors request the City advertising contract with the Chamber of Commerce be amended to allow the $2,500 designated for Christmas deco- rations to be used instead for a City brochure. The communication was referred to the Finance Committee by unanimous vote. REPORT FROM CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR BIGGS regarding plan check of proposed alterations to Community Building, Kimball Park, was read, recommending the revised drawings and specifications be accepted and approved. Approved by unanimous vote. NOTIFICATION FROM SOUTHWEST DIVISIONS, BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS, rela- tive to Change Order `*K"; Contract NOy(U) 22039, was presented. Based on anticipated demolition of certain housing units in the San Diego area, it is requested the contract be amended, effective October 20, 1961, as follows: ITEM 2-Correct quantity of Item 2, Naval Defense Housing Unit #1, to read: 7 units at $13.68 annual rate each in lieu of 75 units at $13.68 annual rate each. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the Mayor be authorized to sign the Change Order. Approved by unani- mous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM PACE CONSTRUCTION CJAPANY was read, requesting a twenty day extension of time for completion of Paradise Creek Drainage Project Unit #2. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER FOSTER recommended the request of Pace Construction be approved, Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM TOM TURNER, 1637 "F" Avenue, was read, stating it is his understanding according to the building regulations he will be required to construct sidewalks and curbs in front of his property, and asked the Council to reconsider the regulations. His home is 10-31-61 130 situated on an unpaved street and there are no sidewalks or curbs in the area. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the request be denied. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Morgan, Reid, Nays: Hollingsworth, Hart.• APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF ON SALE BEER BEVERAGE LICEISE by Melody Room Cafe, 18 W. 8th Street, was presented. REPORT FROM CHIEF OF POLICE CAGLE stated investigation reveals no grounds for protest of ;;he application. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the rpplication be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays: Morgan. COMMUNICATION FROM OPTIMIST CLUB OF CHULA VISTA was read, stating an indoor circus is planned for two shows on December 2nd, for the pur- pose of raising funds to continue with their Boys' Work Program. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. MARTHA CLARK, 2133 National Avenue, was present and stated she ques- tioned why there has never been any report presented by any of the City officials who attend the League of California Cities Conferences. COUNCILMMAN ALLEN stated he has an agenda of the entire conference which he would give Mrs. Clark. COMMUNICATION FROM HELEN RORABAUGH was read, stating because of impend- ing surgery it will be impossible for her to continue the secretarial work for the Park and Recreation Advisory Board for the months of November and December. If it is desired she continue this service in January, 1962, she will be glad to do so. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager be authorized to locate and hire, or dedicate a secretary to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BOUNDARY COMPviISSIJN was read, stating the City of San Diego intends to annex the territory delineated on the attached map. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the proposed annexation is in the Las Alturas Villa area, and recommended it be received and placed on file. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION AND REPORT FROM G. DeHAVEN, COORDINATOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE relative to New Civil Defense Program, Ninth Report by the Committee on Government Operations, were read. MAYOR HART stated he received a letter this morning from Governor Brown which contains a great deal of information as what is proposed to be done regarding Civil Defense starting the first of the month, and it will be on his desk for any of the Council members to read if they so wish. COUNCILMAN ALLEN gave a brief resume of several meetings he attended regarding Civil Defense. Mr. Allen stated if any group of twenty or more persons, would like to 10-31-61 131 have a speaker on Civil Defense they should contact the San Diego County Civil Defense and Disaster Organization, Gillespie Field, El Cajon, and they will call the speaker and make the assignment. COMUNICATION FROM CITY OF SAN DIEGO relative to Ramm's Annexation was read, stating the petition of property owners for de -annexation of the land from the City of San Diego and annexation to the City of National City was signed by 70.3% of the assessed valuation of the land and improvements. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the communication be referred to the City Attorney to proceed with the annexation. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION relative to Unemployment Insurance Code amendment regarding discrimination because of age was read. Ordinance 712 specifically prohibits the setting of minimum or maximum age limits and also prohibits discrimination in the employment of an individual solely because of age. The only exceptions are pat- rolmen and firemen, which the City Attorney is checking. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, extending an invitation to the kick-off dinner of the South Bay Harbor Development Corporation, November 1st in the Plaza Bowl. Communica- tion ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE CAG z, was read, stating with refer- ence to crosswalks suggested by Mr. Molina, principal of Las Palmas School, a survey of the area indicates crosswalks should be located at the following locations: Across Palm Avenue at the prolongation of the south curbline of Fourteenth Street; across Sixteenth Street at the prolongation of the east curbline of Sheryl Lane. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the placing of the crosswalks be authorized. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO relative to construction of Metropolitan Interceptor Sewer through National City, was read. The purpose of the letter is to set forth a proposal by the City of San Diego under which it will endeavor to construct and thereafter operate and maintain the interceptor sewer across portions of streets in National City. Moved by Hollingsworth the communication be filed until we have a report from Leeds, Hill & Jewett. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the communication be referred to the City Engineer. Carried, by the following vote to -wits Ayes: Allen, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: Hollingsworth. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the plans were supposed and presumed to have been sent to us quite some time ago; the Resolution which San Diego sent to us 10-31-61 132 referred to certain documents which we never received; we requested them and the City of San Diego sent out what was purported to be the documents, they were here 15 minutes and then the messenger came and picked them up. We are now in possession of the plans, specifications and the actual documents, they arrived yesterday and are in the hands of the City Engineer's office for review. CITY MANAGER BIRD requested the Council to have a copy of this communication filed with the City Attorney. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DEMO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY was read, stating enclosed are supplementary agreements for the installation of street lights at these locations: Peachblossom St. @ Cherryblossom St.; Buttercup Lane @ Peachblossom St.; Buttercup Lane @ Cherryblossom St.; "I" St. N/0 7th St . ; "I" St. @ 21st St. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract. Moved by Reid, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. COUNCIL- MAN ALIEN stated he would like to see a light installed at the inter, - section of 7th St. & Salot. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays: Morgan. REPORT FROM CHIEF OF POLICE CAGLE was read, recommending the two "Yield Right of Way" signs on "L" Avenue at 16th Street be removed and re- placed with stop signs. On the east side of "L" Avenue, north of 16th Street, there is a "Not a Through Street" sign that could be removed for future use, Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER FOSTER was read, stating attached are the plans and specifications for fencing of Paradise Creek Drainage Project, Unit #2. It is requested permission be granted to advertise the project. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the plans and specifica- tions be accepted, and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for the fencing of the Paradise Creek project. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Engineer and the City Manager in regard to the fencing of Paradise Creek project be approved, and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids, Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays: Morgan. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, stating on Decem- ber 13, 1960, there was referred to the Council the matter of vacation accumulated by Fred Dudley, Surveyor, prior to coming into Civil Ser- vice. The Civil Service records show a balance of 47 days vacation still due, and ask what action was taken regarding the matter. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the City Attorney ruled Mr. Dudley could be given time off or he could be paid for it, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid: we authorize the City Manager to tell Mr. Dudley to take the time off, 10-31-61 133 Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Morgan, Reid, Hart, Nays: Alien, Hollingsworth. REPORT OF MEETING OF HARBOR COMMITTEE was read, stating a discussion was held in regard to Tarter, Webster & Johnson, Inc. exercising the first option to extend their lease on Tidelands property for a period of five years, beginning December 13, 1961. It was the recommendation of the Committee the option to extend the lease be granted for the next five year period at its present rate. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated Mr. Boies of Tarter, ►ebster & Johnson was present at the meeting and stated emphatically he would be interested in a review in two and a half years and further stated he was sending a copy of a letter he was transmit- ting to Mr. De►Maria, Pres. of Tarter, Webster & Johnson at their San Francisco office. COMMUNICATION FROM ED BOIES, addressed to Mr. DeMaria was read. Moved by Alien, the recommendation of the Harbor Committee be approved in regard to the Tarter, Webster & Johnson renewal of their lease. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Reid, no action be taken until a letter is forth- coming from the San Francisco office. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart, Nays: Allen. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he will contact Tarter, Webster & Johnson and ask them, over their corporate seal, for an affirmation of the two and one half year situation, as set forth in Mr, Boles' letter; and upon receipt of same he will bring the matter again before the City Council. REPORT OF HARBOR COMMITTEE MEETING was read, stating a discussion was held in regard to a strip of land awned by Mr. Fessman on the Tidelands, ranging from 0 to 60 feet which actually blocks access to the property leased by Tarter, Webster & Johnson, Inc. Mr. Fessman desires to trade the land for any other City owned property rather than to sell it out- right. The City owns several vacant lots on 21st and 22nd Streets and Wilson Avenue which would be suitable for a trade. A motion was made and carried Mr. Bird be authorized to find out the square footage on the property owned by Mr. Fessman, as well as the square footage on the City owned property, and all other pertinent information, and report back to the Real Estate Committee. REPORT FROM SUPT. PARKS GAUTEREAUX regarding turf irrigation at Las Palmas Park, was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the schedule of watering has been changed to take into consideration all of the acti- vities. In discussing the matter with the Director of Recteation this morning, it seems to be working itself out in a very nice manner, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we receive the report and each Council member have a copy. Approved by unanimous vote. 10-31-61 134 CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he is in receipt of the new legislation effecting annexations from the League of California Cities. It was the Manager's recommendation the document be received and placed on file and a copy made for the Planning Department. Approved by unani- mous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM JOSEPH RINDONE, DISTRICT SUPT., SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, relative to site development plan, Sweetwater High School, was read, stating the Board of Trustees approved the recommendation the School District pay one-half of the cost of instal- ling the culvert under "D" Avenue in National City, adjacent to Sweet- water High School, to be ;paid out of State funds. Mr. William Bowers, field representative for the State Department of Finance, informed Mr. Rindone the State would pay for one4half of the project for the school district. The procedure suggested by Mr. Bowers is for the City of National City to advertise for bids for the project and to bill the school district for one-half of the low bid accepted by the City. Therefore, you may proceed with the project. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated this is in regard to the five acres the Sweetwater Union High School bought north of their present site; the school and City Engineer Foster have been working on the matter through the Engineering Department and architect, and the school will put in the continuation of the five foot pipe across their property, at their sole expense. The question which confronted the City was across "D" Avenue at the lower end of the project is a culvert which is insufficient in size; the City not wish- ing to nay the full cost we verbally made a tentative offer, subject to Council confirmation at a later date, if they would pay half the cost the City would pay half, to bring the culvert existing under "D" Avenue at approximately 27th or 28th Street to its proper size. It was the City Manager's recommendation the project be given an Q.K. Approved by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Mana- ger write a letter to the County of San Diego and ask them if it is possible to match the same size pipe they are nutting in the Duck Pond, under National Avenue. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the City of National City owns the West side of National Avenue from the center line; the County of San Diego is not going to put in pipe for National City. There is the possibility we may do a little "horse trading" and the County pay half the cost, if and when we out it through, the City pay their share. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated we are dealing with two dif- ferent departments in the County; the Public Works Department is the one we dealt with in regard to the "dump" and our designs were reviewed by the County Flood Control Engineer and he was a little skeptical but he agrees with us now, but the minute we go under the road, it comes 10-31-61 135 under Mr. Speer's department; had it been the same department, Mr. Poster said he is sure we would have done some negotiating already on it. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to Grove Terrace Subdivision there has been submitted to him evidence which he approves as to form and legality that arrangements have been submitted to supply domestic water to the proposed subdivision; therefore, it is the Attorney's recommendation the letter dated September 29, 1961, addressed to the City Clerk, signed by the Division Manager of the California Water & Telephone Company, together with the contrpct on the standard form of Main Extension Agreement be approved and placed on file. The City Attorney further recommended the performance bond issued by Insurance Company of North America, as surety, executed on the 17th day of Janu- ary, 1961, together with a letter dated October 11, 1961, stating the letter will serve as evidence that work has not been commenced and the Attorney -in -fact of the Insurance Company of North America has advised the Company such is the situation and the Company stands ready to begin, and the bond will continue in full force and effect; be approved and placed on file. Attorney Curran stated in addition, a rider to be attached to Bond No. 1t 221312, has been executed by Insurance Company of North America whereby the amount of the bond is increased to $15,433.7 and recommended it be approved, and placed on file. Attorney Curran reported a Contract for Completion of Subdivision Improvement has been prepared and executed by Harry Gray McKinney, Jr. and Mary Jane McKinney, and approves same. Attorney Curran stated with these approvals, toget- her with a grant deed dated May 13, 1960, from Harry Gray McKinney, Jr. and Mary Jane McKinney for the Easterly 2 feet of a certain portion of the property deleted from the Subdivision which should box action of the Council be approved by resolution. We are now in a position to author- ize the acceptance of the final map for the Grove Terrace Subdivision, and request authority be granted to present the resolution accepting the deed and a resolution accepting the subdivision map, Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Attorney in regard to accenting the final map, deed, and request a resolution be prepared for acceptance of Grove Subdivision be approved, and the docu- ments presented be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote, ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he recommends authorization be granted to prepare a resolution to make and enter into a supplemental agreement with Mr. and Mrs. McKinney regarding the filing of an additional bond with refer- ence to the matter previously before the Council relative to the setting of all monuments at each boundary corner and at all lot corners of the subdivision. Approved by unanimous vote. 10-31-61 136 ATTORNEY CURRAN stated Truck Insurance Exchange has executed an endorse- ment on Policy 11501629, which provides fire and theft for the 1961 Wayne Model 1-460 Sweeper; and should be attached to the policy on file. Approved by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported Allstate Insurance Company has issued a Cer- tificate that F. San Martin & Son hold Policy No. 24 483 853 CGA CL 10-3, which provides public liability and property damage, required by F. San Martin & Son's contract, and recommended it be filed. Approved by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to the escrow and the contract with the Division of Highways of the State of California for exchange of land for the freeway to be permitted to go through portions of National City's park; the escrow instructions which were submitted to him could not be approved because of technical matters wherein the City would be Protected. Accordingly, the Division of Highways has requested National City execute escrow instructions in order to bring the matter to a close; therefore, the City Attorney requests he be authorized to submit a resolution which authorizes the execution of the escrow instructions by the Mayor after they have been approved by the City Attorney, and also an additional resolution be presented authorizing a full reconveyance of the property which is secured by a deed of trust upon payment of the entire balance now due the City. Approved by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8014 was read, approving contract between City of National City and San Diego Gas & Electric Company, dated October 6, 1961. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8015 was read, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY ,OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DES- CRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED 'EAGLES ANNEXATION', AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO." Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by una imous vote1',-.' R� E. 17 If 7._ ./a, ..modL r3 RESOLUTION NO. 8016 was read, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS." Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8017 was read, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FULL RECONVEY- ANCE." Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8018 was read, accepting a Grant Deed from Harry Gray McKinney, Jr. and Mary Jane McKinney. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous votes 1J-31-61 137 RESOLUTION NO. 8019 was read, accepting final subdivision map of Grove Terrace. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8020 was read, approving contract between City of National City and Harry Gray McKinney, Jr. and Mary Jane McKinney. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Council go on record as congratulating Councilman Reid, who stayed here while the other Council members attended the League of California Cities Convention, on the work he did and the compliments he received for the manner in which he con- ducted for the City that portion of the work which had to be done dur- ing Navy Week. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN RETD thanked the Council, and stated he wished to congratulate the Chamber of Commerce; Kiwanis Club and all the organizations and churches for their part. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the little Halloween cats, which the Council received, were made by the Recreation Department's Childrens' Craft Classes. Over 200 of them were delivered by the children and their Recreation Leader to Childrens' Hospital and Paradise Valley. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, we thank the Recreation Department for the cats. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 3:28 p.m., MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK 10-31-61