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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 01-17 CC MIN241 National City, California, January 17, 1961 Regular meeting of the City,Couneil was called to order by Mayor Hollingsworth at 1:30 p,m. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Council members absents None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS presents Alston, Bird, Curran, Gautereaux, Kerr, Roberts, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Donald Fults of the Lincoln Acres Community Church. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 10, 1961, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7859 was read, accepting an Easement and Covenant Run- ning With Land from Wesley H. Wright. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7860 was read, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DES- CRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "TEFT SEDLACK ANNEXATION", AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO." Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962 BY REZON- ING CERTAIN RuAL PROPERTIES IN NATIONAL CITY," was presented for the first reading, and read in full. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated at the last meeting there was referred to him the processing of the proceedings for the closing of an alley in Block 233, National City, and upon examining the matters submitted to him it appears we will have to have a legal description prepared by the City Engineer prior to passing any resolutions or ordinances for this purpose. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Attorney in regard to the City Engineer preparing the legal description for closing this alley be approved, and requested of the Engineer. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MRS. ROBERT RICHARIS, 1411 E. 16th Street, was present and stated, having oanoelled her subscription to the San Diego Union, she would like to know where the legal notices will be published.:, MAYOR HOLLINGS- WORTH stated the last resolution adopted will be published in the National City Star -News. MRS. RICHARDS asked if it via uld be possible if they could be published in both the Independents -lad the Star -News. MAYOR IHOLLINGSWORTH stated it Fuld be too expensive. 1/17/61 r 242 COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he received a call from Mrs. Cusack and she wished to compliment the police officers for their action in catching two motorcyclists who frequent the Duck Pond. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she would like approval of the Council to appoint Rev. Raymond Keeble, 421 Rachael Avenue, as a member of the Planning Commission. Rev. Keeble has indicated a willingness to serve the City of National City. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, Mayor Hollingsworth be authorized to appoint Rev. Raymond Keeble to the Planning Commission. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated at the Mayors' meeting in San Diego yester- day the question arose regarding the appointment of members to the various commissions and boards; and they wanted to know if they had the Planning Commissions, Civil Service Commissions and Library Boards, etc. present a list of names for consideration, and they all agreed they thought it was a very bad practice and it should be "up to" the City Council, who are elected officials, to find people who are willing to serve on these committees. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated if the Coun- cil is in agreement, she would like to see this practice abolished. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, we notify the City Planner, Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, and the Library Board, they do not recommend to us the names for vacancies and let it come from the governing. body. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated in case there has been a very good appointee, there is nothing against any of the Boards or Committees to prohibit them from recommending that someone be retained or be considered to be retained. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Harbor Fund Trust & Agency Fund Special Street Fund Drainage Fund Park Construction Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL $ 16,420.74 959.67 236.93 16.48 50.00 11,325.99 22,720.15 106.08 54.392.22 $106,228.26 Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the bills be approved for payment, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 7861 was read, authorizing the payment of $12,955.50 to L. B. BUTTi:RFIELD, payment on Coolidge Avenue Sewer South of 24th Street, from the Capital Outlay Fund. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 1/17/61 243 CITY CLERK AISTON stated she received a claim against the City for damages by Carlyle M. and Regina M. Meints and referred same to the City Attorney; and requested confirmation of the referral. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the claim for damages against the City be referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. COPY OF COMMUNICATION FROM ACTING ENGINEER OF COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMIS- SION addressed to the Boundary Commission, was read, regarding revised Olivewood Annexation to the City, stating the revised boundary descrip- tion of this proposed annexation is definite and certain and approval thereof is recommended. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, it be referred to the City Planner. Carried, all the Counoil present voting aye. COPY OF COMMUNICATION FROM ACTING ENGINEER OF COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMIS- SION addressed to the Boundary Commission was read, stating the boun- dary description of the proposed revised Tefft-Sedlaok Annexation is definite and certain and approval thereof is recommended. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, it be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COPY OF COMMUNICATION FROM ACTING ENGINEER OF COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMIS- SION addressed to the Boundary Commission was read, stating the boun- dary description of the proposed Ramm's Subdivision Annexation is definite and certain and approval thereof is recommended. CITY MANA- GER BIRD stated Ramm's Subdivision at the present time is within the corporate limits of the City of San Diego; it is being deannexed from the City of San Diego. There was a water and utility problem, and a meeting was held with Mr. Poulter of the California Water and Telephone Company, Mr. MoClure, Engineer of the Water Company, and a Director of the Public Utilities for the City of San Diego. The Water Company has agreed to make the connection and the utilities division of the City of San Diego has agreed to coordinate their work at the time of notice of transfer. The utility as far as sewer connection is concerned will be worked out; it has been tentatively set for utilization of the present existing sewer contract with the City of San Diego until such a time as the deannexation and annexation is completed and at that time we will then be in possession of the 12 inch main in the area, which will become the City's responsibility. The City Planner should have a report as to the steps necessary to proceed. San Diego is ready and willing to deannex to National City upon the proper proce- dure. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard to Ramm's Subdivision `be approved, and the Com- munication from the County Boundary Commiasion be referred to the City Planner. Carried, all the Council Rresent voting aye. 1/17/61 r 244 REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS was read, recommending Paradise Creek Drainage rroject, Unit No. 3-A, be accepted by the City and a Notice of Completion filed. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the report of the Engineer be accepted and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the proper resolution of Notice of Completion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LESTER PARKER, of Parker Truck Company, was read, relative to leasing property at 16th and Tidelands Avenue, and requested a meeting be arranged to discuss the matter. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended it be referred to the Harbor Committee. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the aarmunication from Mr. Parker be referred to the Harbor Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported the lease, as requested, has been prepared jointly by the Attorneys for Mr. Pepper of Pep's Kerosene Company and the City Attorney, and is in his possession. Mr. Bird asked the Chairman of the Harbor Committee to call a meeting, and he will supply Mr. Allen, Chairman of the Committee with a copy of the proposed lease as it has now been redrafted. COUNCILMAN ALLEN, Chairman of the Har- bor Committee, stated as soon as the other members of the Committee have studied the proposed lease to contact him and he will arrange for a meeting as soon as possible. RE°UE6T OF EDWARD REEDY for a refund of $125.00 was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it has been approved for refund by the City Treasurer and the Building Department, and recommended the proper officials be authorized to make the necessary refund. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard to refund and authorizing the individuals necessary to make it be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM GENE M. AND EVE F. BISBERG was read, requesting refund of $25.00 which was deposited in lieu of bond. The Engineering _Inspector stated the work was inspected and approved. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the proper officials be authorized to refund from Trust & Agency the $25.00 due the applicant. Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Reid, the refund be authorized. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Eyes: Alien, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. REi'ORT FROM HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX relative to Olivewood Housing phasing out, 29th and 30th Streets west of National Avenue, was read. Inasmuch as the City has a contract with the $an Diego Gas and Electric 1/17/61 245 Company for the furnishing of electrical power to the 29th and 30th Street area, it is suggested the termination of service be requested immediately as the contract requires a 30 day termination notice by either party. The program of vacating required a period of 60.days and this was accomplished with no legal action for evictions necessary. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the San Diego Gas and Electric Company has been sent an official notice of termination. REPORT FROM HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX was read relative to wrecking of buildings, 29th and 30th Streets. At the present time there are three different business concerns interested in the wrecking of the buildings (flat tops, 29th and 30th Streets). Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, we rescind the action of the Council in regard to requiring the contractors to post a performance bond and public liability insur- ance in regard to tearing down certain buildings on the west side of National Avenue, the flat tops. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, we accept the recom- mendation of the City Manager in regard to selling by bill of sale to the people who contracted certain buildings for $1.00 each, and the City Attorney prepare the necessary papers for the Mayor to sign to make this transaction. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY GARDEN CLUB was read, requesting use of the Community Building and Annex from 12:00 noon, Friday, June 23rd until closing time Sunday, June 25, 1961, for their annual flower show. REPORT FROM SUPT. PARRS & RECREATION GAUTLEh UX was read, stating the request meets with the approval of his office, with the understanding all rules and regulations governing the conduct of the show be the same as they were in 1960. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the request of the National City Garden Club for the use of the Community Building facilities be granted, subject to the existing rules and regulations. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Mana- ger in regard to the use of the Community Building be approved. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM WALTER N. MARKS, General Chairman Brotherhood Week, was read, stating the 28th annual celebration of Brotherhood Week, sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews, will be held February 19-26, 1961. It would be appreciated if observance of Brotherhood week was observed in your community by issuance of a proc- lamation during an appropriate ceremony covered by the press, and appoint a prominent citizen to serve as Brotherhood Week Chairman for your community. Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the Mayor be auth- orized to make this proclamation and she appoint whomever she may desire as the citizen to serve and forward the name to the organiza- tion. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 1/17/61 246 REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS was read, recommending the Coolidge Avenue Sewer South of 24th Street be accepted and a Notice of Comple- tion be filed. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the report of the City Engineer regarding Coolidge Avenue Sewer be accepted and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary resolution for filing the Notice of Completion. Moved by Hart, seconded by Alien, the recom- mendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. VICE MAYOR HART excused. CITY MAN.AG:1R BIRD stated with regard to the invitation from the San Diego Industrial Coordinating Committee he has made six reservations for the meeting to be held at the Palomar Inn on January 19th. COUN- CILMAN ALLEN suggested the City Planner be invited to attend. VICE MAYOR HART present. PETITION requesting repeal of Oat Ordinance No. 980 was presented, and it was the recommendation of the City Manager the petition be received and referred to the Cat Committee. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION was read, stating enclosed are forms (Application for Public Park, Public Recreational Area and/or Historic Monument). Property for park and/or recreational uses shall be conveyed for a monetary consideration equivalent to 50 per cent of the fair market value of the property conveyed, based on the highest and best use of the property at the time it is offered for disposal, regardless of its former character or use, as determined by the Administrator of General Services. It was suggested estimate of value be obtained from appraisal sources available to the City. Upon favorable consideration of the application, the fair market value as established by General Services Administration will be furnished. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in discussing the matter with the Finance Committee he assumed he had the right to proceed and make a request for the applications. The General Services Administration are sug- gesting the City have an appraisal made for the purposes of filling out part of the criteria upon which our successful application is based. Mr. Bird stated within this area the property has been selling for $1.00 a square foot, and question is whether the City wishes to have this appraised or accept the figure, and if so, does the City, if this is successful, want to pay $43,000.00 an acre, or one half of that and use it for park and recreational purposes as set forth in the stipula- tions of the application, which would mean, roughly, one half of 1/17/61 247 $125,000.00. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the matter be held over for one week. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated with reference to the request of Mr. Hobbs, which was referred to the Finance Committee, and in the press of busi- ness of the Finance Committee, he failed to place the matter on the agenda. Therefore, he is recommending the Council consider a change in ordinance 773, Section 12, which was an amendment to Ordinance 708, Section 48.1, which deals strictly with the kiddie ride vehicle charge. Mr. Bird said he would recommend the ordinance be changed and the fee per vehicle should be reduced from $75.00 a vehicle to $25.00 a vehi- cle. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, and the license fee be reduced to $25.00. Carried, by the following vote to -wits Ayes: Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: Allen. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the Fire Chief and Installers of the Fire Alarm System are desirous of having a date set for the dedication of the System. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH set the dedication for Tuesday, Feb- ruary 14, 1961, and would purposely have a short Council meeting that day. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in 1955 or 1956 we accepted a deed from a property owner on E. 8th Street for street purposes, and requested the City Planner and the Planning Commission be authorized to proceed with steps to annex that portion which is now deeded to the City of National City for street purposes. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, and it be referred to the City Planner. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD questioned when the Committee appointed by Mayor Hollingsworth relative to a new City Hall can meet in regard to archi- tects' and structural engineers' applications. VICE MAYOR HART and COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated they would like to meet, Tuesday, January 24, at 10:00 a.m. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated at the Finance Committee meeting there were various reports made to the Committee in regard to a curtailment of budget expenditures, at which time the City Manager reported to the Finance Committee such a program was in effect and at the staff meet- ing all of the department heads were requested to give their coopera- tion in the matter. Mr. Bird said we are getting excellent coopera- tion from the department heads, and believed we would have a delay in budget expenditures in the second half of the fiscal period of approxi- mately ten percent, At the meeting there was discussed Rule 10.5 and other Rules of the Civil Service Commission and it is the recommendation 1/17/61 248 of the staff of the City, which includes all department heads and the City Manager, Rule 10.5 be worked out on a basis of 180 days rather than the 60 days time needed to arrange for compensating time off. City Manager Bird recommended the matter of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager to bring in the proposed changes worked out in legal phraseology. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she has the annual 1959-60 report of the California State Board of Equalization, which will be on file in her office. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she was instructed by the Council to forward a a communication to the Board of Supervisors in regard to the Duck Pond, which she did, and she received a copy of the communication from the Board of Supervisors to the Sheriff referring it to them; and they also sent a copy to Mrs. Cusack. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Filing Assessment and Hearing on Hoover Avenue from 13th to 18th Street; Affidavit of Mailing Notices on Hearing on the Assessment, and Affi- davit of Posting Notice of Filing the Assessment on Hoover Avenue from 13th to 18th Streets. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Affidavits be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the meeting of the County League of Cali- fornia Cities in Escondido, Friday evening, January 20th. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she was appointed to serve on the Committee on Elections by the new President of the State League of California Cities. Mrs. Alston stated she served on this committee last year under the former President of the League. In checking over the appoint- ments, except for the City of San Diego, Mrs. Alston said she is the only official in San Diego County to be appointed on any State League Committee. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending Ordinance No. 891, Section 1 0 be amended to permit 12 hens instead of 12 checkens, and roosters be prohibited within the City limits. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and referred to the City Attorney for amending the ordi- nance. Motion lost, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth. Nays: Hart, Morgan, Reid. CITY PLANNER NTOCKMkN stated in regard to Ramm's Annexation to the City of National City, she has worked with Mr. Orman of the Planning Department of the City of San Diego. He now has completed his study, 1/17/61 249 has his recommendation and report from the Water Department and is ready to send his recommendation to the City Council of San Diego, but he has been informed by his legal Counsel he must wait until he has before him a resolution of intention of annexation by the City of National City. Mrs. Stockman recommended the Ramm's Annexation be referred to the City Attorney for either the drafting of the resolution of intention for adoption by the Council, or for the next step he feels would be the legal procedure for furthering this annexation to the City of National City and deannexation from the City of San Diego. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, Ramm's Subdivision be referred to the City Attorney for a resolution or whatever he feels is the legal procedure for this annexation. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7862 was read, accepting work done by K. E. C. Company for construction of Paradise Creek Drainage Project Unit 3-A, and authorizes the filing of a Notice of Completion. Moved by Hart, sec- onded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she received some information in the nail from Don A. Allen, Member of the 63rd Assembly District in Los Angeles. There is a State Committee with Adm. Nimitz, Retired, and they are giv- ing of their time, and not collecting any money, in trying to save the first ship of the Navy, the U. S. Frigate Constellation. This is being done by taking the copper pipes from the Frigate that were originally made by Paul Revere, and are making medals. The money for the restora- tion of the Frigate is being obtained by persons sending $1.00 for a medal. A:life. time pass can be obtained to go on this ship. It is hoped if the ship is restored, it will be brought to the West Coast so all our children can see it. There is a resolution they would like to have the Mayor publish in National City, which is the complete log of the ship. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Mayor be authorized to proclaim this situation as presented and the City back her in regard to her intentions in the maintaining of the Constellation. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:05 p.m. ATTEST;/ MAYOR CI��F NATIO CITY CLERK ORNIA 1/17/61