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National City, California, April 18, 19;1
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Hollingsworth at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Council members preeents Alien,
Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Council members abeent: None.
:C, INISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: 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. Keeble of the First
Congregational Church.
Towed by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting
of April 11, 1961, be approved. Carried, all the Council present
voting aye.
RESOLUTION N0. 7915 was read, "RI,SOLUTIGi3 LUTHORIZING RELEASE OF LIEN."
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all the Council present voting aye.
RESOLUTION N0. 7916 was read, approving License to Use Land between
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY and SAPEWAY STORES, INCORPORATED, and the Mayor
is authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of
City of National City. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Resolu-
tion be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
RESOLUTION N0. 7917 was read, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO CIRCULATE A PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS
'LINCOLN ACRES' AND AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION THEREOF AND APIROVING
THE; CIRCULATION OF THE PETITION." Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart,
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 7918 was read, accepting an Easement and Covenant Run-
ning With Land from George and Luella M. Befort. Moved by Alien, sec-
onded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye.
ORDINANCE N0. , an ordinance amending the requirements for surfac-
ing of streets, was presented for the second and final reading and the
title was read in full. Upon motion of Allen, seconded by Hart, fur-
ther reading of the Ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by
unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE N0. 993, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACING OF ST'H,EETS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF ORDINANCE N0. 803." Moved by dart, seconded by Morgan, the Ordinance
be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart,
Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None.
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ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to the prep .rrt .on of e
tion setting forth the terms and conditions upon which trash and gar-
bage will be collected in National. City pursuant to the new ordinance,
the question was raised at the last meeting as to the fixing of rates.
At the present time there are several resolutions setting forth rates;
the matter has been discussed with the City Treasurer, and the City
Attorney feels there is no necessity of rates being included in the
same resolution, and if the Council desires there can be a resolution
which will set forth all terms and conditions other than rates, and a
separate resolution to set forth rates. In any event, at this time,
it is the City Attorney's recommendation the City Treasurer make recom-
mendations to the City Council with referenoe to the matter of rates so
the various resolutions setting forth the amounts now paid can be put
together in one resolution. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the
recommendation of the City Attorney in regard to rates for trash and
garbage collection be approved. Carried, all the Council present vot-
ing aye.
ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with regard to the problem posed as to the situ-
ation with which National City might be confronted next year at the
time of having for the first time an election of a Mayor by the people
rather than by the Council, the law has been examined and it appears
as the law stands with the amendments presented to the Legislature
there will be no difficulty. It means in the event one of the City
Councilmen whose term does not expire desires to run for the office of
Mayor he could do so without forfeiting his City Council seat. It
further means in the event he were to be elected upon his qualifying
by taking the Oath and doing whatever else is necessary in order to
qualify for the office, his office as a City Councilman would then
become vacant and the vacancy would be filled pursuant to the law the
same as any other vacancy.
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported in regard to the Final, Subdivision Map of
Williams Manor No. 7. One of the requirements of Ordinance No. 803 in
the event a subdivider desires to avail himself with the alternative
procedure set up therein, is as follows: "The subdivider shall submit
evidence, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, that
he has completed arrangements with a public utility company or public
agency whose business or function includes the supply of domestic water
to install the required water t.pint", the quotation which fixes the
duty of the City Attorney in these matters. The subdivider in this
case, in an effort to comply with that section, has submitted a letter
dated April 4, 1961, from the California Water & Telephone Company.
ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he has considered the letter, together with the
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agreement of the Wilco Development Company, and the proceedings of the
Public Utilities Commission which acted upon the agreement, and pursu-
ant to the duty imposed upon the City Attorney by virtue of the portion
of the ordinance he read he concludes the subdivider has not complied
with the section, and the evidence of the letter and agreement is
deficient, for the following reasons: 1. The letter stated the Cali-
fornia Water & Telephone Company will proceed when the balance is paid.
2. The letter stated as yet there is no assignment of the agreement.
3. Because of the fact the agreement itself is a part of the proceed-
ings which subsequently are in discussion by virtue of an application
made with the Public Utilities Commission it appears the prior approval
of the Public Utilities Commission of the assignment of the Wilco Devel-
opment Company agreement to John B. Morgan Construction Company must
be had in order to make the agreement as to form and legality satisfac-
tory pursuant to the ordinance. JOHN MORGAN, Subdivider of Williams
Manor No. 7 was present and questioned just what he had to do to com-
ply with the requirements. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated if we have the
unequivocal commitment from the California Water & Telephone Company
that you had completed arrangements to install the required water mains
and nothing further remains to be done except for them to make the
installation.
MRS. ROBERT RICHARDS, 1411 E. 16th Street, was present and stated she
would like the City Planner to point out the paragraph which permitted
South Bay Plaza to bring in wild animals, trained perhaps, and on a
leash, which performed, and it was advertised. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN
stated there is no section in the ordinance that prohibits the animals,
there was no paid admission fee and the owners of the animals were not
paid for their performance; however, the possible violation was pointed
out to the property owners and they were notified Friday afternoon.
HEARING ON EIGHTH STREET ANNEXATION was held at this time. CITY CLERK
ALSTON reported she received no written protests, and no one was pres-
ent in this regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the hearing be
closed and referred to the City Attorney to carry on with the annexa-
tion. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she would like the approval of the Council
to appoint John Torbett as a member of the Civil Service Commission.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Mayor be authorized to make the
appointment of John Torbett to the Civil Service Commission. Carried,
all the Council present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he wished to comment on the fact we now have a
picture of the President on the United States in the Council Chambers.
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BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented:
General Fund
Traffic Safety Fund
Park Fund
Retirement Fund
Harbor Fund
Trust & Agency Fund
Special Street Fund
:r ayroll Fund
9i 19, 497.55
2,473.15
951.89
4,692.92
1,301.09
40.00
5,775.34
51.015.85
TOTAL $ 85,747.79
Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the bills be approved for payment,
aid warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None.
TI-IL MATTER OF CITY OF CARLSBAD vs ENCINO POYWER PLANT, OR SAN DILGO GAS
& ELECTRIC COMPANY, was presented. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid,
the letter be filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ATTORNEY OF CARLSBAD was
read, requesting support of SB 1184. BARBARA LANG HAYES, City Attor-
ney for City of Carlsbad, was present in this regard. FRAi'T,. DeVORE,
Representative of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company, was present in
opposition. Motion carried, all the Council present voting aye. MR.
DeVORE thanked the Council for the time given.
COMIMICATION FROM THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY
was read, regarding 13th Street drainage, stating it is requested
reference be made to the City's letters dated February 9th and April
7th, and more particularly the request for an easement across the por-
tion of their property to be occupied by the drainage line. They are
in agreement to recommend to their local management the proposed
encroachment be covered by an easement. However, the preparation of
the proposed easement will require from two to three months, and,
therefore, suggest temporary right of entry be provided by their stan-
dard form of Pipe Line License Agreement, which Agreement can be pre-
pared in a couple of weeks. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended we get
along with the job, and work out details of the easements forthcoming
in the period of the next two or three months, and we are working on
acceptance of a pipe line easement at the present time. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager in
regard to the 13th and Tidelands drainage proposition be approved.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
00P'iUITICATI0N FROM ARMY ENGINEERS was read, stating application has
been made by District Public Works Officer, Eleventh Naval District,
San Diego, for a permit to relocate existing mooring buoys; to renum-
ber existing mooring buoys; and to install new mooring buoys in San
Diego Bay at San Diego. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the communica-
tion be received and placed on file. Moved by Hart, seconded by
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Morgan, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried,
all the Council present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM MALCOLM H. MERRILL, M.D., DIRECTOR OF :PUBLIC HEALTH,
Department of Public Health, State of California, was read, stating
the California State Department of Public Health declares San Diego
County to be a rabies area within the meaning of Section 1901.2 of the
California Health and Safety Code. The declaration is for a twelve
month period and is on a county -wide basis, including the incorporated
cities therein. It is requested each localgoverning body within the
declared area inform this office, through the local health officer on
or before May 11, 1961, as to: (1) dog licensing, vaccination, dog
pound and enforcement provisions currently existing, and (2) the action
each is planning to take to implement those provisions not currently
being enforced that are required under Section 1920 of the Health and
Safety Code and Section 2606.4 of Title 17, California Administrative
Code. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended a copy of this letter be sent
through the Chief of Police to the Poundmaster to comply with the
requirements of the State Code. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid,
the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the
Council present voting aye.
APPLICATION FOR OFF SAL BEER & WINE BEVERAGE LICENSE by Zing's Cash
'Iu' Carry, 1539 E. 8th Street, was presented. REPORT FROM CHIEF OF
:POLICE CAGLE stated investigation reveals no grounds for protest of
the application. Moved by Reid, seconded by 'dart, the application be
filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart,
Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: Morgan. VICE MAYOR HART stated he thought
something should be done about new liquor licenses being issued,
National City is getting too many liquor licenses, and thought we should
write to some of our representatives in Sacramento to get legislation
through to stop some of the new licenses from being issued.
COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL SCHOOL. DISTRICT was read, stating they
would appreciate the issuance of the "Suggested Mayor's Proclamation
of Public Schools Week", which was attached. Moved by Alien, seconded
by Hart, the Mayor proclaim Public Schools Week, and the proclamation
be published in both the National City Star -News and The Independent.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
REQUEST OF E. C. WILSON for refund of $15.00 deposited for plans and
specifications for Fire Station No,. 2, was presented. COIiMUNICATION
FROM L. J. WOOD was read, requesting refund of $25.00 which was depo-
sited in lieu of bond for sidewalk: which was installed and approved by
the Engineering Department. It wa.s the City Manager's recommendation
the proper officials be authorized to make the two refunds. Moved by
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Morgan, seconded by Reid, the refunds be made. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth.
Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated with reference to the Covenant Running With
Land which, at the request of the City Attorney as of Feb. 2lst, wherein
it was the opinion of the Attorney we would need proof of authorization
that Frank E. Rice, who signed the document to the City, was so auth-
orized to do so, a letter has been received in regard to the matter.
COMMUNICATION FROM PARADISE VALLEY SANITARIUM & HOSPITAL was read, in
the same regard. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the communication be
referred to the City Attorney to check for efficiency as to whether we
can accept the Covenant Running With Land. Moved by Allen, seconded
by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard to referring
to the City Attorney the communication from the Paradise Valley and
Sanitarium Hospital regarding the signature of Frank E. Rice on the
Covenant Running With Land, be approved. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye.
CLAIM OF MRS. BESSIE R. HENDERSON against the City of National City
was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the claim be referred to
the City Attorney. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the claim of
Mrs. Bessie R. Henderson be referred to the City Attorney. Carried,
all the Council present voting aye.
COPY OF COMMUNICATION PROM COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION addressed to
Walter F. Hodge, was read, stating the Commission approved, as defin-
ite and certain, the boundary description of the proposed annexation
to the City of National City of territory known as "Sweetwater No. 3
Annexation", subject to corrections as listed on the attached sheet.
CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the communication be referred to the
proper officials for processing. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid,
the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the
Council present voting aye.
REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for period ending March 31, 1961, was pre-
sented. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the report be received and
placed on file. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the report be
received and placed on file. Carried, all the Council present voting
aye.
CLAIM OF MRS. KENNETH E. KEELER against the City of National City was
presented. It was the recommendation of the City Manager the claim be
referred to the City Attorney. Moped by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the
claim of Mrs. Kenneth E. Keeler be referred to the City Attorney.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
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COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BUUND RY COMMISSION was read, stating the
Commission approved, as definite and certain, the boundary description
of the proposed annexation to the City of National City of territory
known as "Lincoln Acres Annexation", subject to corrections as listed
on the attached sheet. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the communi-
cation be referred to the interested officials for processing. Car-
ried, all the Council present voting aye.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated with reference to the Certificates of Insur-
ance from the sub -contractors on Fire Station No. 2 which were referred
to him for checking; he has examined the Certificates of Insurance of
the sub -contractors and find them sufficient in amounts and recommended
they be accepted and placed on file with the City Clerk. Moved by
Morgan, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager be
approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM E. S. MARSH, PR SIDL1T, THE ATCHIiON, TOPEKA AND
SANTA FE RAILWAY SYSTEM was read, stating it gives him much satisfac-
tion to learn National City Council is formally supporting Santa Fe's
application for authority to acquire control of the Western Pacific
Railroad. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the letter be filed.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
MEMO FROM KEN BOULETTE, ACTING PARK SUPT. to the City Manager was read,
requesting the transfer of Willie McNeely, General Mechanic's Helper,
Housing Department, Rate 20-E, $438.00, to Groundsman I, Park section
of the Park and Recreation Department, Rate 18-E, $398.00, transfer to
be effective April 16, 1961. Attached to the document is Mr. McNeely's
acknowledgment and voluntary acceptance of the demotion. CITY MANAGER
BIRD recommended the transfer be authorized subject to confirmation of
the Civil Service Commission as set forth in the Rules. Moved by Reid,
seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated sometime ago there appeared before the Council
a Mr. John Moore and others, and they proposed to comply with the edicts
of the Planning Commission which requested of them, in return for a
zone variance. COMMUNICATION FROM ELSIE AND JOHN B. MOORE was read,
enclosing an easement and stated you are authorized to use and record
the easement only when 60 days have elapsed after the granting of a
building permit to J. B. Moore on the real property upon which the
easement is given. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated with this is an applica-
tion to move a building, with Trea.surer's receipt showing a $100.00
deposit. The building is to be moved from 1737 Orange Street next to
1624 Orange Street for use as a dwelling. REPORT FROM CITY PLANNER
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STOCKMAN regarding the application for zone variance signed by T. L.
Simmons and J. B. Moore, relative to the property located at 1624
Orange Street. The report was addressed to Mr. Moore's attorney, Mr.
Harelson. The report set forth excerpts from the National City Plan-
ning Commission and City Council minutes regarding the actions taken
by the two bodies. MR. BIRD stated the deed was prepared and signed
and referred to the City Attorney, and the City Attorney's report was
to this effect: "It is the interpretation of the City Attorney the
document presented by. Mr. Moore recently is not acceptable due to the
stipulation the easement does not become effective until 60 days after
the issuance of a building permit." CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated the
60 day stipulation or 90 day stipulation is not part of the Planning
Commission's recommendation. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, we
delay it until we get approval from the City Attorney and Planning
Commission. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANA-
GER BIRD stated we have the application to move a building, and it
must be moved off within the next 25 days. Mr. Moore has made his
application in good faith, and if the easement is not going to be
accepted it might be advisable to notify Mr. Moore and process the
proper return of the $100.00. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated Mr. Moore is
holding the processing up unless he wishes to give the easement in due
process. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, Mr. Moore be advised he
is holding up the moving of the building, etc. unless he allows us to
process the deed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION ADDRESSED TO CHIEF OF POLICI, CAGLE PROM JOHNSON & JOHNSON,
ATTORNEYS, was read, relative to the claims of members of the Police
Department for overtime wages arising from their contract of employment
as police officers in the City of National City. CITY MANAGER BIRD
recommended the City Attorney be authorized to consult with the Chief
of Police. We have a ruling and an action by the City Council wherein
the City Attorney has stated his ruling and subsequently there is employ-
went of Attorneys to represent Police Employees Association. Mr. Bird
recommended the Attorney protect the Chief of Police, as' head of the
Police Department, and take the entire matter under advisement. Moved
by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager the
City Attorney receive the communication and answer it in any way he sees
fit. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
CITY MANAGER BIRD asked for authorization for the City Attorney to pre-
pare a resolution authorizing the iiayor to sell the eight houses, the
bids for which we accepted but faiaed to request the preparation of a
resolution. We are anxious to have the houses off of 22nd and National
Avenue. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the City Attorney be
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authorized to prepare a resolution to Sell the eight houses. C& ritid,
all the Council present voting aye.
CITY MANAGLR BIRD reported he has received a communication from the
City Manager of the City of San Diego; said communication was received
April 14th, relative to the Metropolitan Sewage System. CITY MANAGER
BIRD stated the City Council, in official action, authorized the City
Attorney to negotiate the Sewer Agreement with the City of San Diego.
Mr. Bird said his question is, what is he to do with the communication;
shall he answer the communication to Mr. Bean, acknowledging receipt
thereof, and explaining to him the action of the City Council, or does
he ignore it, or recommend it be referred to the City Attorney, fol-
lowing the purpose and intent of the Council's official action which
has already been taken? ATTORNEY CURRAN stated it seems very clear to
him from the reading of the letter the offer of the City of San Diego
is unequivocal; in making of offers and counter-offers is a very impor-
tant part in negotiating. It is, therefore, clear to the City Attorney
the offers should be considered with the assistance of the City Manager
so some concrete report could be made to the City Council as to the
best approach on the three alternatives mentioned, and what would be
necessary in order to protect the interest of National City in the
event the City Council were to accept any of the three offers. Moved
by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the communication be referred to the City
Attorney for study and bring a recommendation and report to the Council
as early as possible. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager contact City Mana-
ger Bean of San Diego by letter or phone, whichever he desires and
inform him we will have an answer by next Tuesday. Carried, all the
Council present voting aye.
CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he accepted, on behalf of the City Council,
the picture of President Kennedy from James Rice, the Boy of the Year
of the Boys' Club of National City, and recommended the Mayor be
authorized to write a letter from the City Council to Jim Rice, in
care of the Boys' Club for the beautiful picture they presented to the
City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City
Manager in regard to writing a letter to James Rice thanking him for
the picture be approved, and also a similar letter be sent to Mrs.
Martha Clark thanking her for the picture she presented to the City
Council. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH asked the City Attorney if he had examined the
letter which Mr. Morgan presented from the California Water & Telephone
Company regarding Williams Manor 1+Io. 7 Subdivision. ATTORNEY CURRAN
stated he has and there are other documents to be acted upon, approved
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and filed. An estimate made by the City Engineer of the cc;t of the
improvements in the sum of $70,987.00; a check which previously has
been deposited, payable to the City of National City, which, together
with the amount on deposit, satisfies the requirements of the Ordinance.
There is the contract bond issued by Glens Falls Insurance Company in
the amount of $70,987.00, which has been approved by the City Attorney.
During the meeting there has been submitted a letter dated April 18,
1961, from the California Water & Telephone Company which satisfies the
requirements as to the fact the subdivider has completed arrangements
to install the required water mains. At this point, it should be made
clear, the City Attorney's opinion the letter satisfies the require-
ments of the ordinance on the part of the subdivider, does not the City
Attorney approves as to form or legality the contract or assignment of
the same upon which the water mains will be installed. The ordinance
does not contemplate the agreement itself shall be approved, but only
the evidence the subdivider has completed arrangements be approved.
As a matter of fact, as previously stated, the very contract in ques-
tion has been the subject of proceeding along with other contracts for
the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. Also there
has been prepared and signed by John B. Morgan Construction Company,
through its authorized officers, the contract for the completion of
the subdivision improvements; the contract has been approved, and the
City Attorney recommends the City Council approve these documents and
authorize the execution of the agreement and the signing of the final
subdivision map. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation
of the City Attorney in regard to Williams Manor No. 7 Subdivision, the
contracts and the other instruments that have been approved by him,
and the Mayor be authorized to sign, and the final map, be approved.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MR. MORGAN thanked the
Council for their consideration.
BULLETIN FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES in relation to AB 1705 -
Utility Use Tax Exemption, was presented. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated
the Council urged the adoption of the bill by Resolution at the last
Council meeting.
COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES regarding Federal Use
Tax Exemption - HR 1148 and SB 581. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid,
the City Clerk send directives to our representatives to oppose the
two bills. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES regarding New Revenue
for Street and Road Deficiencies - Local Option, was read. The local -
option program, if approved by all counties, can raise about 65 million
dollars annually. They will advise the City of the bill number as soon
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as the measure is introduced. It is hoped all city officials will
agree on the local -option bill and give it complete support by writing
their legislators as soon as we have the bill number.
COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES regarding SCA 26 -
Annual In Lieu Tax on Telephone Companies, was presented, SCA 26
expressly provides "that nothing herein shall exempt any telephone com-
pany from ad valorem taxes upon property excepting rights of way in,
over and upon public and private property." Moved by Allen, seconded
by Reid, we contact our own representatives and support the bill.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he believed we had previously taken action on
this bill. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the Council did take action.
COUNCILMAN ALLEN, with the approval of COUNCILMAN REID, withdrew their
motion.
SB 1031 - Unlimited City Liability for Governmental Activities of
Employees, was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated this has been taken
care of previously. AB 787 - Revision of State Housing Law - State-
wide Minimum Building Standards, was presented. The Council took aeticn
regarding the bill at the last Council meeting.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated AB 801 is in regard to discrimination in
housing and amends certain sections of the Health, Safety Code and the
Labor Code. It extends the present law prohibiting discrimination
beoause of race, color, religion, etc. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Morgan, we notify all of our representatives we are opposed to the
bill. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN MO GAN stated he is in favor of supporting the bill regard-
ing the New Revenue for Street and Road Deficiencies, but at the pres-
ent time it does not have a number.
CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she received a copy of the Census Tract
Street Index from the County of San Diego, and it will be on file in
her office.
CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the City will be host to the County League
of California Cities Friday, April 21st.
CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Affidavit of Publication of Ordinance
No. 991 relative to Tefft-Sedlack .Annexation. Moved by Allen, seconded
by Reid, the Affidavit be filed. Carried, all the Council present vot-
ing aye.
COMMUANICATION FROM ASSEMBLYMAN LUCKEL was read, acknowledging receipt of
the resolutions relating to Senate and Assembly Bills, and stated he is
in general agreement throughout. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the
communication be filed. Carried, the Council present voting aye.
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COMMUNICATION FROM ASSEMBLYMAN SCHRADE was read, thaiLrfr7 Of.ty
Clerk for her letter regarding the City's position on various measures.
Y•Iov:d by Reid, seconded by Allen, the communication be filed. Carried,
all the Council present voting aye.
CITY CLERK ALSTON reported the International Conference of Municipal
Clerks will be held in New York May 15 to 19, and requested permission
to attend, if the Council so desired. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hart,
the City Clerk be allowed to attend the Conference. Carried, all the
Council present voting aye.
CITY MANAGER BIRI) stated each year we have been sending to the State of
California Training Plan in Fresno two of our Firemen, and the Chief of
the Fire Department has requested to be allowed on his In Service Train-
ing Budget to send two Captains who have not had the opportunity of
going through the State training program. If it is the desire of the
Council to approve the request, which the City Manager recommends, it
will be necessary to advance $80 for each man because the total cost
will be approximately $100 per person. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reis,
the recommendation of the City Manager and Fire Chief to send the two
Captains to the State training program at Fresno be approved, and the
money advanced. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None.
MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH requested the maker of the motion allowing the City
Clerk to attend the International Conference in New York be made again
as it should have been a roll Ball motion. Moved by Reid, seconded by
Hert, the City Clerk be permitted to attend the International Conference
of Mu0.cipal Clerks in New York. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: „Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth, Nays: None.
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Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the meeting be closed. COUNCILMAN
MC GAN questioned the ordinance regarding the installation of water
mains on subdivisions; it is necessary for the subdivider to have the
curbs installed before the water is in and wondered if this was neces-
sary. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at
3:53 p.m.
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MAYOR, CI •F NAT IAL Y,� CALi' ILIA
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CITY 0L RK
4/18/61