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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 05-02 CC MIN428 National City, California, May 2, 1961 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hart at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE 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. Pittman of the Highland Avenue Baptist Church. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meet- ing of April 25, 1961, be approved. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 7924 was read, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REGARDING SENATE BILL 789 SUBMITTED TO THE 1961 SESSION OF THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE". Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid,. the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7925 was read, accepting grant deed from John B. Moore and Elsie Moore. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan the reso- lution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7926 was read, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED 'SWEETWATER ANNEXATION NO. 3,' AND GIVING NOTICE OF TINE AND PLACE FOR HERRING OF PROTESTS THERETO." Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted and other interested officers of the City be instructed to continue with it, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'EIGHTH STREET ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY", was presented for the first reading and read in full. ORDINANCE NO, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING STANDARDS FOR RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF POLICE OFFICERS", was presented for the first reading and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED 'OLIVEWOOD ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, was presented for the second and final reading and the title was read in full. Upon motion of Allen, seconded by Reid, further reading of the Ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. 5/2/61 429 ORDINANCE NO. 994, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CER- TAIN UI+iINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED 'OLIVEWOOD ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: ,ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the Council recently adopted Rem lution 7920 urging adoption of SB 1031. The Senate Committee on Governmental Efficiency is holding a hearing on the Bill tomorrow and the lttor- nay requested permission to attend the hearing. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Attorney be granted permission to attend the Committee meeting. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to the application for Zone Variance No. 6, with acceptance of the easement, there is no longer any necessity for the property owners to seek a variance and the matter has been closed. Attorney Curran recommended the matter be filed. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated Aetna Casualty and Surety Company has issued Sidewalk License Bond #33 S 50489 in favor of Paradis Construction Corp. The bond satisfies the requirements of the ordinance and is recommended the bond be filed. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the bond be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company has issued Relocation Performance Bond #3157004 in favor of John Moore as principal. Attorney Curran recommended the bond be approved and filed. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried, all the Jouncil present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to the claim referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for preparation of plans for the pistol range, the Attorney met with the claimant, and the claimant agreed to accept $1,800 as full settlement. Attorney Curran recom- mended a warrant be drawn payable to the claimant and his attorney and the City Manager be authorized to deliver the check upon receipt of the required number of copies or the original of the drawings. Moved by .Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried, bit the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. MAYOR HART announced on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and noon; and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. he will be in the City Manager's office to answer questions and inter- views. 5/2/61 430 BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $ 21,868.75 Traffic Safety 2,076.43 Park 274.75 Retirement 9,981.35 Harbor 170.09 Trust & Agency 40.00 Special Street 3,164.61 Payroll 53 z259.57 Total $ 90,835.55 Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the bills be approved for payment, and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 7927 was read, for payment from the Capital Outlay Fund: ROBERT A BRADT, $1,851.; ENGINEERS SALES -SERVICE CO., INC. $3,737.45; JOHNSON-ANDERSON, ARCHITECTS, $960. Moved by Hollingsworth, secon- ded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Nays: None. MAYOR HART recommended the appointment of Jack Ogden, 912 E. 16th St., to the Planning Commission. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of Mayor Hart be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. HEARING ON ZONING OF SWEETWATER ANNEXATION UNIT #2 was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she had no written protests and no one was present in this regard. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the hearing be closed and referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SWEETWATER UNIUN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT was read, enclosing copy of agreement to conduct recreation centers for 1960-61. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the communication be re- ceived, documented and placed on file. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION PROM B. J. GAUTEREAUX, PARK & RECREATION SUPT., en- closing a doctor's release enabling him to return to work on May 2, 1961. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the communication be given to the Personnel Clerk for filing. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION ADDRESSED TO THE MAYOR from the 1961 INTERNATIONAL FROG JUMP COMMITTEE was read, inviting the Mayor to participate in the special Mayors' Frog Jump. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, 5/2/61 431 the Mayor be instructed to attend the Frog Jump. Motion lost by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Reid. Nays: Hollings- worth, Morgan, Hart. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF DEL MAR was read, stating they are op- posing AB 2443 and asking National City's support in opposing AB 2443. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, we oppose AB 2443. Motion lost by the following vote to -wits Ayes: Hollingsworth, Reid. Nays: Allen, Morgan, Hart. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported a new policy to L. M. Pepper has been received and referred to the City Attorney. COMMUNICATION FROM BETTY K. WALKER, was read, enclosing copy of Resolution of the City of San Gabriel Imploring All Patriotic Ameri- cans to Awaken and Fight All Communistic Activities, and suggesting the City of National City keep a copy for their files and send a copy to the newspaper. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, we file a copy of the resolution and submit a copy to the newspaper. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF OFF SALE BEER AND WINE BEVERAGE LIOUBE to Jose L. and Juanita D. Melendez, 2530 Rachael Street, was pre- sented. REPORT FROM CHIEF OF POLICE was read, stating this location is within the boundaries of the Sweetwater Heights Annexation, In- vestigation reveals the business was established prior to the annex- ation, and a zone classification has not been completed; therefore, zoning requirements do not apply. Investigation reveals no grounds for protest of the application. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reid, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Reid, Hart. Nays: Alien, Morgan. COMMUNICATION FROM MARJORIE MOSS, WOMAN EDITOR, NATIONAL CITY STAR NEWS, was read, suggesting a Pioneers' or Founders' Day be held on June 18, the 93rd birthday of National City. Moved by Allen, se- conded by Hollingsworth, the Mayor proclaim the 93rd anniversary of National City in the newspaper and be authorized to appoint a com- mittee, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HART appointed Councilwoman Hollingsworth to serve on the committee. NOTICE FROM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION regarding the application of Greyhound Corp. was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the notice be received and filed. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the notice be received and filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. BULLETIN FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES regarding Limitation on Annexation of Territory to Cities - AB 2495 was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Attorney be instructed to draw a 5/2/61 432 resolution opposing the bill and copies be sent to interested leg- islators. Carried all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OP SMALL CRAFT HARBORS, was presented, requesting our ordinance be studied to see if they are in conformity with the State law regard- ing local boating. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the matter be referred to the City Attorney for a report. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION PROM IMPERIAL TRUCK LINES, INC. stating they desire to lease a corner plot in the Bahia Vista tract. CITY MANAGER BIRD suggested the matter be taken up at the end of business, but before the meeting closes. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the matter be turned over to the Real Estate Committee and a meeting be held after the Council business. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the matter of AB2495 was referred to him to prepare a resolution opposing the bill and to send copies to inter- ested legislators. Attorney Curran requested the Council reconsider and the matter be handled by letter from the City Clerk to the assemblymen and the author of the bill. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the motion in regard to the City Attorney drawing a resolution in opposition to AB2495 be rescinded and the matter be handled by the City Clerk with letters to our Assemblymen. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. TWO COMMUNICATIONS FROM SENATOR HUGO FISHER acknowledging receipt of communications relating to Senate and Assembly bills were read. COMMUNICATIONS FROM ASSEMBLYMAN HEGLAND was read, thanking the City Clerk for letter opposing AB 801. COMMUNICATION FROM ASSEMBLYMAN HEGLAND thanking the City Clerk for sending copies of Resolution opposing SB 694 and supporting AB 1705 was read. COMNICATION FROM ASSEMBLYMAN HEGLAND thanking the City Clerk regarding partisanship in local elections, was read. COMMUNICATION FROM ASSEMBLYMAN HEGLAND thanking the City Clerk for a copy of the resolution opposing AB 267. COMMUNICATION FROM FRANK LUCKEL thanking the City Clerk for copy of the resolution opposing SB 694 and supporting AB 1705. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the letters be filed and a copy of the City Clerk's letter opposing 1,B 801 be sent to National City -Chula Vista Board of Realtors. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, MAYOR HART declared a five minute recess. 5/2/61 433 Meeting called to order by Mayor Hart. Councilmen present: Allen, Hollingsworth, Morgan, Reid, Hart. Councilmen absent: None. Discussion of Bahia Vista was held at this time. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, a title search of this land be made and title insurance be obtained. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the prospects be notified we are going ahead as fast as we can to get the land ready to lease and their applications will be considered, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Planner proceed to do away with the cul de sac at the end of the proposed 30th Street and the City keep one foot at the end of the street. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:28 p.m. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ATTEST:) l CITY CLERK 5/2/61