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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 01-24 CC MIN250 National City, California, January 24, 1961 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hollingsworth at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Kerr, Roberts, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by E. H. Alsdorf. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 17, 1961, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MRS. ROBERT RICHARDS, 1411 E. 16th Street, was present and asked about the picture of kresident Kennedy being placed in the Council Chambers. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH recognized Chairman Harwell of the Civil Service Commission. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH reported she has appointed a private citizens committee in regard to the Cat Ordinance, and the members are as follows: Harry Smith, Chairman, our former Chief of Police; City Treasurer, Ida Mae Kerr, Dr. Hugh Rockwell, Dr. Donald Smith, and Eugenia Clarke. The committee will hold a meeting in the near future. COUNCILMAN ALIEN recognized Mr. McClure, former City Councilman and City Engineer. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated at the Mayors' meeting last Monday it was discussed as to how many cities were going to go into the P. U. C. hearing on the Gas Company's rate increase, and every city with the exception of one in the County is entering into this fight. We have authorized our City Attorney to make a study and a recommendation. The cities are also going to hire a rate expert to help the City Attorneys. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the consensus of opinion was each city should be asked to contribute for the services of an expert and National City should be asked to authorize an amount not to exceed $750.00 for the purpose of engaging an independent expert to be the witness for the benefit of all of the smaller cities. The thought was the $750.00 would be a maximum and the actual payment should be appor- tioned to population so the smallest of the cities would not pay as much as the larger of the small cities. Moved by Allen,'.seconded by Reid the recommendation of the City Attorney in regard to allocation of funds for the investigation be approved, and the Attorney be au- thorized to appear. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan,'Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. 1/24/61 251 RESOLUTION NO. 7863 was read, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENTS FOR DISPOSAL OF OLIVEWOOD HOUSING UNITS." Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7864 was read, accepting work done by L. B. Butter- field, Inc., for construction of Coolidge Avenue Sewer south of 24th Street, and authorized the filing of a Notice of Completion. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 893 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA REGARDING FEES FOR TRAILER PARKS," was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. , relative to rezoning the Dayton Laing property in National City, was presented for the second and final reading. Upon motion of Allen, seconded by Reid, reading of the Ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimoun vote. ORDINANCE NO. 984, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962 BY REZON- ING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES IN NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Hart, secon- ded by Allen, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported Pacific Employers Insurance Company has issued a certificate of insurance showing Lawrence C. Kuebler and Kuebler Construction Co., Inc. have a valid workmen's compensation insurance policy in full force and effect, and recommended it be filed. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Attorney the certificate be filed be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN 'stated in regard to the question as to whether or not persons who have a state license and maintain it in full force and effect or perhaps have some county license but do not choose to engage in the business or occupation which they are authorized by the license to engage in are subject to the requirement they secure a business license from National City. In reading the Ordinance it is clear the Ordinance does not apply in such a situation; the Ord- inance only applies when a person is actually transacting business in the City, and in the event any person who is inactive desires to become active any time during the year then it is incumbent upon him to secure a license prior to the time he does engage in business. The activity of the Tax Collector in calling attention to persons who do have state licenses that we do have an ordinance in National 1/24/61 252 City providing they be licensed is a very proper activity because it is certainly very possible for persons, particularly those moving in, not realising they are subject to a city license. The activity of the Tax Collector is very proper and when the Tax Collector is noti- fied by the person who does have a state license he is not engaging in business and that should put the matter at rest until it appears to the Tax Collector the person has taken some steps to engage in business in National City. REPORT OF OHM OF POLICE CAGLE, who is also the Traffic Engineer, was read, regarding the one hour parking limitations in the area known as the Central Traffic District. A survey was conducted and it is believed the area is no longer congested to the point the one hour parking limitation is necessary. It was recommended all one hour parking signs within the Central Traffic Distriot be changed to a 2 hour parking limitation; this to be on a trial basis subject to re- turn to one hour parking limitation should future conditions so warr- ant. The specific area in question would be National Avenue, east and *est sides, from 6th to 13th Streets, West 8th Street between National, Avenue. and Roosevelt Avenue, north and south sides. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of Chief Cagle be approved, and the parking limitationsbe changed from one hour to two hours. Carried., all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated with regard to the claim for damages of Carlyle M. and Regina M. Meints which was referred to our City Attor- ney, he .received a communication from N. S. Biggs, Adviser, Kiwanis Explorer Post No. 32,.which stated the subject claim has been recti- fied by mutual agreement between the attorneys representing the claimants and the Boys Scout.Committee of the National City Kiwanis Club: CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has been informed by Mr. Biggs and Attorney. Donovan, one of the Attorneys for the claimants that a separate agreement has been drawn. This claim for $2,500.00 alleged- ly against the City of National City was not created by the City; upon investigation it was found it was done by the Boy Scouts under the guidance of the Kiwanis Club Post with the full knowledge of Mr. Meints. Mr. Bird requested the communicati.on,be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the communication be re- ferred to the City. Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye CITY MANAGERBIRD reported he is°in,receipt of the leases between the City as lessor and E. Z. Set Windows, Inc. Thesehave now been signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk and by the President and Sec- retary of the corporation. It was the City Manager's recommendation 1/2'4/61 253 they be received by the City Clerk, given a document number and the original kept on file in the City Clerk's office and the other sent to E.Z. Set Windows. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the reeoy- eases mendation of the City Manager in regard to the E. Z. Set Windows/be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he is in receipt of the minutes of the San Diego County Water Authority as of December 8, 1960, and also their minutes of January 12, 1961, and recommended they be received and placed on file by the City Clerk. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he is in receipt of the amended contracts, a copy of which has been furnished the Council members; which is the amended contract from the City of San Diego in relation to the pro- posed interceptor Metropolitan sewer, The contract has been changed in two instances, and in our particular case in the third instances, particularly on Page 37 which takes into consideration the existence of our present 1942 contract and our 1951 change. The City of San Diego has sent a resolution for adoption if the City Council so cares to adopt after the Finance Committee have their meeting in regard to the contract. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT FOR 1911 ACT IMPROVEIENT ON HOOVER AVENUE FROM 13TH STREET TO 18TH STREET was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she received 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 for a resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REQUEST FOR REFUND of $25.00 which was a cash deposit placed in the Trust & Agency Fund for a driveway. The driveway was inspected and approved by the Engineering Department..- CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the proper authorities be ordered to return the $25.00 deposit to Mr. Gonzales. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the $25.00 be returned to Mr. Gonzales, as recommended by the City Manager. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollings- worth. Nays: None. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS was read, recommending Plaza Boule- vard 60 Inch Storm Drain be accepted and a Notice of Completion filed. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the report be accepted and the City At- torney be authorized to prepare the necessary resolution. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard to the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. 1/24/61 254 CITY MANAGER BIRD reported Supt. of Parks and Recreation Gautereaux had a heart seizure last evening in his office and is now in the Chula Vista Hoepital on the 48 hour critical list, Mr. Bird stated a situation where Mr. Gautereaux will not be back on the job quite some time, and recommended Dwight Stogsdill,,. present Maint- enanoe Supt. of the Housing be appointed temporarily to parry on the work of Mr. Gautereaux in that particular field; Kenneth Goulette; the Park Foreman, be temporarily appointed to carry on the work of the ks, and Dora Hergert, Recreational Director, be appointed on a temporary basis to handle the Recreation Department and the Swimming Pool. Moved byAilen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved in regard to these temporary appointments, and also the City Manager -be authorized to appoint any other necessary persons, or any one of the individuals he has named to take care of & I, and the one or two other small items for Mr, Gautereaux. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he had an application for an excavation pe-- mit signed by Guy C. Wilson for the South Bay Plaza Syndicate. It is e necessary by the South Bay continuing the drainage in that area. Unfortunately Mr, Wilson is out of town and he faired to sign one part the application, but to process it, Mr. Bird recommended it be re- ferred to the proper authorities as setforth by ordinance pending Mr. Wilson's signature in the proper form. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard. to Mr. Wilsonts request be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION ?ROM NATIONAL CITY JUNIOR CH MBE OF COMMERCE was read, requesting permission to paint house numbers on curbs within the City of National City. The service would be rendered for a small donation, with the eonsent of each home owner. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen the request of the Junior Chamber of Commerce be granted to paint numbers in front of houses after they have asked permission. Carr ed, the Council present voting aye. i$PORT FROM CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS was read, relative to petition for 1911 Act Improvement on 17'th Street between Lanoitan and Rachael Avenues. The enclosed petition is supplemental to the petition sub- mitted on December 5, 1960. The original petition, together with the supplemental, now provides signatures for 61.53 percent of the area of the property proposed to be assessed for the improvement, and 56.a4 percent o€'the frontage affected. It was recommended the petition be accepted, Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved and referred to him to prepare the drawings and specifications, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 1/24/61 255 REPORT FROM PARK AND Rr;CREATION ADIVSORY BOARD was read, stating it was requested by the Board for Supt. of •arks and Recreation Gautereaux to submit a report of facts concerning the Casa de Salud to assist in the study being made by the Board. At the meeting of the Advisory Board on January 18, 1961, the report was read and a motion made and carried the report in principle be adopted by the Board and recommend- ed to the City Council•. L. copy of the report from Mr. Gautcreaux was attached. The Board also recommended the Council consider keeping the City owned two blocks east of "D" Avenue between 13th and 15th Streets as an addition for Kimball Park, at least until the City Hall is definitely located. Gene Pedersen was not present at the regular meetings of August 17, 1960; September 21, 1960, October 19, 1960; and January 18, 1961. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, each member of the Council receive a copy of the report from the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and also a copy of the report from Mr. Gautereaux for study. Carried, all the Council presnet voting aye. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, a letter be written to Mr. Pedersen and ask him if his intentions are to remain on the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, and give him the report of the Chairman; and if Mr. Pedersen does not with to serve, the Council can appoint a new member. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION ADDRESSED TO CITY CLERK ALSOTN from WARREN YiJNCEY was read, stating he has not received his pay check which was issued January 5th, and requested payment be stopped on Check No. 48375 and a new one be issued in its place; also a new W-2 form be issued. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the matter be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the communication be referred to the City Attorney, as recommended by the City Manager. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MEMORANDUM TO MAYORS OF ALL CITIES FROM U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Office of the Secretary, was read, which setsforth the difficulties of persons aged 40 and over being employed. CITY TANAGER BIRD recommend- ed. the matter be referred to the Civil Service Commission of the City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard to the letter from the Secretary of Labor be referred to the Civil Service Commission. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated several people whom she has known lost their positions and the; went to another place to get work, one was 35 years or younger and he got the job; the other fellow was over 35 and they would not hire him. This is due to the pension plan, which is the big step towards all of the large industries that have pension plans and retirement plans with insurance companies, and that is where we are going to have to go to work. Carried, all the Council present voting ayei/24/61 z56 COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated perhaps we could make a recommendation, to the Secretary of Labor, pointing out the problem. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF OFF SAIL GENERAL BEVERAGE LIONS; was presented. The applicant is Nella M. Cooke, Ranch House Liquors, 1602 E. 4th Street. REPORT FROM CHIEF OF POLICE CAGLE was read, stat- ing investigation reveals no grounds for protest of this application. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the application be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LONG CABINET COMPANY was read, requesting permission to haul their own trash. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended it be referred to the Sanitation Department for a report. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid „the recommendation of the City Manager be approved in regard to the request of Long Cabinet Company to haul their own trash. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM M. JACKSON, NATIONAL HOTEL, was read, requesting permission to continue hauling their own trash from the rear of the National Hotel premises. Since July 1960 they have taken care of this as the trash collectors have failed to do so. CITY MANAGER BIRD re- commended it be referred to the Sanitation Department for a report. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard to the request of National Hotel to haul their own trash, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE CAGLE was read, stating under authori of Rule 8.2 of the Civil Service Rules, Beverly Newsham, employed by the City of National City, assigned to the Police Department under the job classification of Clerk -Matron, having failed to appear for regular duties beginning Wednesday, January 4, 1961 and continuing until Thurs- day, January 19, 1961, is hereby declared to be in violation of Rule 8.2 in that she failed to appear for regular duties for a period of three consecutive days without authorized leave of absence. CONMtTNI- CATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE CAGLE was read, stating he has been advised by the Civil Service Clerk as of January 3, 1961, Mrs. Newsham's last day of work, she has earned vacation time of twelve and one-half days due her. Therefore, her termination date must be noon, January 23i 1961 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS was read, stating Mr. Parsons started working for the City on a temporary basis on September 19, 1960, and has been working as head chainman. He has had in excess of 4 years experience in this field. The Civil Service Commission failed Mr. Parsons in the oral section of their examination for head chainman. He passed the written section. The list of successful candidates, two names only, submitted to this office from which to choose does not contain the name of Mr. Parsons. Prom every enigneerin, consideration Frank Parsons shoila`_remain on our payroll. 1/24/61 257 COMMUNICATION .r'ROM CITY ENGINE!R ROBERTS was read, stating under date of January 10, 1961, the Civil Service Commission supplied his office with the names of two certified applicants for the position of head ohainman. Both men have teen interviewed and found neither acceptable. It is therefore, requested Frank Parsons, our present head chairman, continue to functicn in that position until such time as the Civil Ser- vice Commission may set up another examination and supply this depart- ment with the names of three certified applicants. CITY TANAGER BIRD stated Mr. Parsons has completed his 90 day temporary appointment. The Civil Service Commission has been unable to supply, as required, the names of three applicants to fill this position; therefore the City Engineer is asking that this temporary appointment be continued until such time as the Civil Service Commission can, and does supply, through the method of another examinatio4,.three certified head chain - man. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved. COUNCILMAN ALLEN asked Mr. Harwell, Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, was it the matter of the requirement as issued for the examination, or was it for some other reason this man was turned down on his oral examination. Pit. HARWELL, CHAIRMAN OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, was present, and stated it had nothing to do with the oral examination, as a matter of fact the applicant should not have been found eligible to take the oral. Mr. Roberts set up the requirements, which was four years of high school, with no equivalent and the applicant had only a 9th grade education. There was no doubt about his qualifications, but it was the educational requirements in the specifications. In the future, any head of the department, should look over the announcement. We are trying to abide by the rules and provide for certain suitability guide lines so we can have something to go by. It was not a matter of character or suitability, he did not meet the educational requirements. CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS stated he did set up those requirements and educational standards; normally you do not think of a young fellow not having graduated from high school, that was more or less put'i.n there as a matter of course; in addition to a graduate of high school we put in there the applicant should have one year's experience at chaining. Mr. Roberts said it was an oversight on his part, he thought the job educational standards should be altered to read "graduation from High School with one year's experience at chaining" or "without graduation from high school, two year's experience at chaining'." A high school education is not necessary to make a first chairman; and it is his understanding Mr. Parsons is a first class ehainman. Mr. Roberts said he thought, with Mr. Harwell's approval, we should change the educational standards, as he suggested. Motion carried, by the followin vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: Allen. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the pe'iodbe changed in the Civil Service Ordinance i 211 /(1 258 and the request of Mr. Roberts of changing the specifications so the Civil Service Commission can abide by them, be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney to work out. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: Allen. COMMUNICATION FROIMI HOUSING DIR;,CTOR GkU'iERLAUX was read, requesting the temporary appointment of Anna Barrer be extended, inasmuch as she completed three months of temporary service. In view of the fact Patricia Roenicke, Cashier, is on leave of absence, termination of which is still uncertain. It is also requested the temporary appoint- ment of Sadie Higa, Intermediate Clerk, be extended beyond the termina- tion of the three month period which expires January 24, 1961. CITY MANAG?.R BIRD stated we are working with these various job classifica- tions; the Civil Service Commission is doing a good job. Mr. Bird said he has met with several of the Commissioners and has brought forth his point in relation to flexibility. Here we have a Housing Department which is being phased out. Mr. Bird said he did not know whether or not there is an available list. MR. HARWELL said he did not know if there was an eligibility list. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the request of the Housing Director be approved to extend these appoint- ments. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: :Alen. RZtORT OF HARBOR COMfiITTEE ME ,TING held January 19th was read, stating discussion was held on the proposed Parker Truck Company lease; the parcel discussed was Parcel No. 4B. It was the recommendation of the Committee the Parker request and Sullivan request be referred to the City :attorney and City Manager to w rk out a procedure whereby the Sullivan lease be cancelled and a new lease with Parker Truck Company be negotiated. It was recommended it be a 25 year lease with first refusal rights; terms to be one cent more in each instance than the Pepper lease. It is to be on Parcel 4B of the Tidelands. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Harbor Committee be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting ale. REPORT FROM THE HARBOR CO: IITTIE was read, stating it was their recom- mendation the Pepper lease be approved as written, and the Mw or be authorized to sign the present contract. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Harbor Committee be approved, in regard to the Pepper lease. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION ADDRESSED TO CITY CLERK ALSTON FROM SECRETARY PRO TEM OF PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD was read, stating the Bca rd mem- bers at their meeting of January 18, 1961, requested your office be 1/24/61 259 contacted to determine if it would be possible for each member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board to receive a copy of the City Coun- cil minutes in the mail. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the request they be supplied with minutes of the Council meetings be approved. CITY CLBRK ALSTON stated every Commission and Committee receives a copy of the minutes, and if every Commissioner and every Committeeman received a copy of the minutes, our postage would be quite expensive, also it would take a great dealmore time and paper. VICB MAYOR HART said he thought it was for one copy to be mailed to the Board, and withdrew his motion. Councilman Allen withdrew his second to the motion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, this communication be filed, and a letter be written telling them the reason why the letter was filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SCRAP DISPOSAL, INC. was read, stating they would like to lease a portion of land identified as Lot 12 D in the Tidelands area. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the communication be referred to the Harbor Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he received a communication from H. G. Stevens, which is in regard to tideland leases. Mr. Stevens, who has been in communication with the Harbor Committee and his office for quite some time, is a former employee of the State Lands Commission of the State of California, and volunteered certain information. COLEUNICLTION FROM H. G. STLVENS was read. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the com- munication, a copy of same be referred to the Harbor Committee and also to the City Attorney. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommen- dation of the City Manager be approved, with the addition that a copy be placed in Council member's file for study. Carried, all the Coun- _cil present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THOMAS A. CLARKSON, 1961 HEART FUND CHAIRMAN, was read, asking the Mayor to proclaim February as Heart Month in National City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Mayor be asked to proclaim February as Heart Month. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. PETITION FROM RLSIIENTS was presented, requesting the Ordinance amend- ing Ordinance 828 regarding licensing and control of cats be repealed in its entirety. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the petition be referred to the Ordinance Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated Harry Smith, Chairman of the Committee to study the Cat Ordinance, would like City Treasurer Kerrie gather all the petitions received, for or against, and he is interested only in the reasons why, not in the names, so when you have your first meeting you will have the material available. 1/24/61 260 CITY MANAGER BIRD reported that in talking with the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors this morning, he informed Mr. Bird there will be a Civilian Defense meeting of representation of City Councils, and the date has been tentatively set for the first part of February, but every member will be notified. CITY MANAG:LR BIRD stata d he would like to ask the Council to consider the repealing of Section 2.5 of Ordinance 886. The reason for the request at this time is it will take quite a bit of time, possibly 40 days, to repeal the Ordinance if the Council decides to do so. The section sets up the distribution of funds received from sales tax. We have come along on the drainage program to a point where we have approximately $400,000.00 yet to go if prices remain constant. With the diminishing of the income from the Housing Project we are without street money. We charge no money for taxes for streets. At the pres ent time we have $80,000.00 or $90,000.00 in the Drainage Fund, we will have another $75,000.00 or $80,000.00 as of the middle of Febru- are. It is about time the Council should consider, instead of the fifty percent breakdown as this Ordinance sets forth at the present time, they should at least consider twenty-five percent; twenty-five percent for the continuation of the drainage and the remaining fifty percent as set forth on the original one-half cent into the General Fund of the City. Mr. Bird said he did not believe the Council would wish to take any action on it without having studied the situation. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, we go ahead with the repealing of Ordinance 886. COUNCILMAN ALLEN said he would like to have this referred for discussion of the Finance Committee prior to Council tak- ing action. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she was in accord with Mr. Allen, and would like to have it referred to the Finance Committee so we could definitely know how much drainage there is left to be done in the City; she is in favor of taking some of the money for Capital Outlay for improving streets, but wants it "spelled out" as a recommen- dation. VICE I'Li,YOit HART withdrew his second to the motion. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, it be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAG,R BIRD stated at the invitation of the City of an Diego, aoting as host, all of the City Managers and City Engineers met at the Civic Center for the purpose of discussing street deficiencies as SCR 62 has been accepted in relation to street deficiencies in the state of California. They met as a briefing session to consider a pro- posed bill which will, if it receives a sufficient amount of support, be preented to the legislature for the purpose of augmenting street 1/24/61 261 funds. It places a city council in a position of advocating a tax raise. The Bulletin from the League of California Cities was read, relative to the need for an increase in taxes to provide additional assistance for county roads and city streets. SCR 62 study shows additional user revenue is necessary to correct existing critical city street deficiencies of 684 million dollars. CITY MANAG_R BIRD stated they briefed the entire situation, and it is a very awkward situation, because no city councilman, particularly those running for election in the City of San Diego is going to advocate an increase in taxes. The one cent gas tax increase has "been kicked down the slide." The second proposal is to increase the in lieu taxes; and they would be increased fifty percent. The matching funds by the City would be allocated to the salaries and then reallocated, with no strings, except it must be expended for street purposes on principal and major streets, not state highways; the next division of same would be on tabulation of the particular community, and finally on a population basis. It remains to be seen whether there v411 be enough council, Chamber of Commerce, road users, etc. that are going to stand for an increase in taxes. Mr. Bird stated he has worked out, for each Council member, how this would affect the county and cities within the County of San Diego; it is worthy of study. We have been setting aside approximately $100,000.00 per year from the Housing revenue, specifically in the Special Street Fund; that no longer becomes available to us, it is diminishing, and our streets need fixing. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she thought a time limit should be set on the increase in lieu of taxes, as she did not think it should go on forever, and something should be done about a time limit. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated she brought the matter up at the meeting of the County League of Califor- nia Cities last week. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, stating Mr. Alsdorf had requested the Planning Commission to take under consideration the removal of structures lying within the alley running between 21st and 22nd Streets in the area between "J" and "K" Avenues. It had been established by the Engineering Department the concrete block patio wall of Floyd Babcock encroaches approximately 4.3 feet into the 20 foot alley. The Planning Commission recommended the alley be cleared of all encroachments and opened for public use; also it be referred to the proper departments for enforcement. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved in regard to the encroachment in the alley, and referred to the City Manager for dissemination of information to the proper department. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 1/24/61 262 REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending acceptance of grant deeds signed by H. W. Rhodes and H. A. and H. M. Anderson, co -owners of property located on Orange Street between loth and 16th Streets. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Planning Commission in regard to accepting the Grant Deeds from the two property owners be approved, and referred to the Attorney for the necessary resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, stating in 1959 the City accepted a grant deed from Gilbert E. Fritz for the northerly 40 feet of the westerly 363 feet of Quarter Section 103. This parcel presently lies in the County of San Diego and annexation to the City of National City will be necessary for future widening and improvements of 8th Street from Rachael Avenue running in an easterly direction. The Com- mission recommended the annexation of this 40 x 363 foot parcel to the City be approved, and the City Planner be.authorized to obtain the necessary report from the County Boundary Commission in order the annexation proceedings may be commenced. Said annexation to be known as °Eighth Street Annexation." Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Planning Commission in regard to Eighth Street Annexation be approved, and referred to the City Planner for County Boundary Commission's report, and referred to the City Attorney for the necessary resolution to initiate the annexation proceedings. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. f i✓OItT FROM THE lia:LLING COhlvIl bION was read, recommending the County Boundary Commission's report be accepted and the annexation of "Ramm's Subdivision Annexation" to the City of National City be approved. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the Planning Commission in regard to "Ramm's Subdivision Annexation" be approved, and referred to the City Attorney for a resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RETORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending the .aocept- anee of the County Boundary Commission's report and approval of the "Olivewood Annexation" to the City of National City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and referred to the Attorney for the necessary resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION relative to "Tefft-Sedlack Annexa- tion" was read. The Commission recommended the County Boundary Com- mission's report be accepted and the annexation of "Tefft-Sedlack Annexation" to the City of National City be approved. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid,the recommendation of the Planning Commission be 1/24/61 263 approved and referred to the Attorney for the necessary resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COY -MISSION was read, stating Harry G. McKinney Jr., owner of the subdivision known as "Grove Terrace" requested the Commission activate this subdivision proceeding. The Commission recom- mended acceptance of the tentative subdivision map subject to the requirements outlined by the City Engineer. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved if there is two feet, but if another portion of the street touches pri- vate property, the City retain two feet, the same as on Grove Street. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION relative to the communication from Jerome J. Schrick in regard to property located at 1221 E. 8th Street, was presented. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated the communication was referred to the Planning Department and Building Department for a report relative to an alleged illegal fence between the two properties. Report from the Planning Commission stated a report was received from Police Chief Cagle advising an investigation was made of the premises. Charles H. Saunders, owner of the property, was contacted regarding the bulletin board advertising located on the parkway and same has been removed. It was the recommendation of the Commission that the investigation on the possible zoning violation at 1221 E. 8th Street be closed and the Commission go on record as stating in their opinion no zoning violation exists at this address. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the report be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLATTING COMMISSION was read, relative to a new site for a Public Works Building. Three sites of City owned lands were studied and reviewed very carefully. The Oliver Canyon on E. 30th Street; the Northwest corner of 22nd Street and Hoover Avenue; and the Southwest corner of 24th Street and Coolidge Avenue. The site on west 24th Street was considered the most suitable. It was the recommenda- tion of the Commission the report which recommends the relocation of the Public Works Building to the City -owned land on the south side of West 24th Street lying west of Coolidge Avenue be favorably considered. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, it be held over Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY TREASURER KERR asked if the license which the Commerce requested is to be issued without charge. for two weeks. Junior Chamber of Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, it not be a free license. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 1/24/61 264 CITY MANAGER BIRD stated at the last Council meeting the question of the General Services property was held over by request of the Council for one week. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, we forget about it. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7865 was read, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT (Hoover Avenue from l3th Street to 18th Street)." Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 7866 was read, accepting the work done by Pace Construc- tion Company for construction of Plaza Boulevard 60-inch Storm Drain, and authorizes the filing of a Notice of Completion. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, ail the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7867 was read, approving lease between City of National City and L. M. Pepper, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of City of National City. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ALLEN asked Mr. Pepper if he had any objections to the newspaper printing a picture of his proposed piers and building. Mr. Pepper stated he had none. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH, Chairman of the Finance Committee, requested the Committee meet at 2:00 p.m.,. Wednesday, January 25th. COUNCILMAN ALLEN, Chairman of the Harbor Committee, asked the Harbor Committee to meet immediately following the meeting of the Finance Committee. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:55 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CIaRN MAYOR, f OF IdA2 ONALTY, CALIFORNIA 1/24/61