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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960 12-27 CC MIN220 National City, California, December 27, 1960 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hollingsworth at 100 p.m. o'clock. Council members presents Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Council members absents None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Curran, Gautereaux, Kerr, Osbourn* Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by Adnft1 strative Assistant 0sburn, followed with invocation by Rev. Clark of the First Baptist Church. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 1960, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. LE0 G. DORRIS, 1042 E. First Street, was present, and stated he recently lived in the 0livewood Housing Project and Wien the City started to terminate it he received a notice through the mail the ten- ants in the area where he lived would have to vacate, he thought the City would be pleased to have him move and they rented the house on First Street where they now live and moved out of the Housing, Novem- ber lst, and when he went to the office of the Housing Project they informed him he owed two weeks rent. Mr. Dorris said he thought that was rather an injustice since the Housing was being terminated where he lived. His rent was paid up until the time he moved. Mr. Dorris said the lady in the office of the Housing Project said he should pay for one week as she claimed he had not received his legal notice to vacate. Moved by RArt, seconded by Morgan, there be no charges against this gentleman for any more money. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH asked Mr. Dorris if it is Correct his rent was paid up until the day he moved out of the housing. MR. DORRIS said it was. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH asked if the reason he is being charged for the two weeks is because he did not give them formal notice. MR. DORRIS said he assumed so. HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX was present and stated he is not familiar with this one particular instance; however, if this was referred to him the Council could get a clearer picture of the situation. Notices were sent at a certain date, and legal notices were sent at a certain date. The first notice was to prepare the tenants as to what was coming. There is a clause in the lease agreement which requires a two week notice, COUNCILMAN AT.T.RN said he would like to see the motion amended to read that any person who has been notified they are going to have to move from the Housing, if they move prior to the ter- mination of their rent they will not be charged an additional two week's rent, or a notification of two weeks to move. That will be for 12/27/60 221 any person, not one individual. VICE MAYOR HART said he would add that to his motion. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7855 was read, accepting a Grant Deed from Dayton D. and Margie L. Laing. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7856 was read, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON (Hoover Avenue from 13th Street to 18th Street)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the Reso- lution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , approving the annexation of "Sweetwater Annexation Unit No. 2," was presented for the second and final reading. Upon motion of Allen, seconded by Hart, further reading of the Ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 982, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED "SWEETWATER ANNEXATION UNIT NO. 2," TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Alien, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , calling a special election pertaining to the annex- ation of "Sweetwater Heights", was presented for the second and final reading. Upon motion of Hart, seconded by Marrgan, further reading of the Ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 983, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BB HELD ON THE 14th DAY OF FEB tUARY, 1961, PER- TAINING TO THE ANNEXATION OF "SWEETWATER HEIGHTS" TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hart Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported Industrial Indemnity Company has issued a certificate of insurance showing Ferry Bros. Materials Co. has a valid Workmen's Compensation policy, and recommended the certificate be filed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the certificate of insur- ance be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported there is further communication from Industrial Indemnity Company with reference to Workmen's Compensation policy of V. E. Posey Construction Company; it does not require any action, and recommended it be filed by the City Clerk. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the communication from Industrial Indemnity Company regarding the Workmen's Compensation policy of V. E. Posey Construction Company be filed by the City Clerk. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 12/27/60 222 ADMINISTRATivS OFFICIAL OSBURN stated he had a request from Liston H. Bethea for a refund of $25.00 which he deposited in lieu of bond for the installation of gutters and sidewalks{ the improvements are in City's specifications and have been approved by'the City Enginser reE;ammended it approved. 1401T1 A ten, 444 c t b; Reid, tj,s 24 ggr a refund to Mr, Hethea be approved. 0 'r? edp b ► the followirig,'vc to to -wit;. Ayes; ►i1en, Hart,. Morgan, 'Asia, HoU4ngs- worth! Nays: None, RESOLUTION BXm' WING SEASON'S GREt.TINGS from the -City of El Cajon was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SUPT. PARKS & RECREATION GAUTEREAUX was read, stat- ing reference is made to Clarenoe Tormondsen, an employee within the Park and Recreation Department, who, on September 6, 1960, became a recipient of State Compensation due to an injury sustained on the job. As of December 6, 1960, three calendar months have expired which nor- mally is accepted as the 90 day period referred to in Civil Service Rules and Regulations under "Working Conditions" 10.2, Paragraph 9. If the 90 days, or three months period is determined to be the inter- pretation as set forth in Rule 10.2, Paragraph 9, then consideration is asked in extending the sick leave period under compensation beyond December 6, 1960, to January 1, 1961. Otherwise, if actual working days is considered the interpretation, the time limit would extend to January 20, 1961, and Councilmanic action would not be necessary. It was the recommendation of the City Manager's office this be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the letter be referred to the City Attorney, Carried, all the Council present voting aye, REPORT FROM CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR BIGGS regarding the operation of Christmas tree sales lots in National City, was read, At the request of the Council on December 20th, an inspection of Christmas tree sales - lots was made by the Building Inspector and H. C. Rupp, Health Officer. The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether violations of City Ordinances 706 and 893 were in existence. A total of 15 sep- arate businesses engaged in the sale of Christmas trees was inspected. The majority of these sales lots are operated in conjunction with established business houses and no violations were cited.: Trailer coaches, tents, and/or improper toilet and sanitary facilities were found at six lots, and the operators of each of these lots were informed of the existing violations and officially notified a business license would not be issued by the National City License Clerk for the 1961 season until proof of compliance wil], all applicable ordinances has 12/27/60 223 been submitted. In the process of the above investigation, it was noted that a trailer coach had been placed along the west side of the structure at 105 West 18th btreet.(Paterson Hardware). Mr. Hall, store manager, was interviewed regarding the trailer's use and he informed the investigators the trailer was locked and used for storage only; that no person was using it for living or sleeping purposes. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the report from the Building Inspector be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, recommending the speed limit from "L" Avenue to Sanitarium Drive on E. 8th Street be changed from a 25 miles per hour zone to a 35 miles per hour zone, and that both ends of the street be posted with a warning of decreased speed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the change of the speed limit from 25 miles to 35 miles be approved, as recommended by the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ELLEN BALMER, LIBRARIAN, was read, stating the Board of Trustees is requesting a ninety day sixk leave without pay for Mrs. Bonnie Kermott, beginning January 1, 1961; and that Phyllis Roesler be appointed on a temporary basis to replace Mrs. Kermott. Mrs. Roesler will receive $1.48 per hour. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hart, the request for a ninety day sixk leave without pay for Bonnie Kermott, and the appointment of Phyllis Roesler to replace Mrs. Kermott be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER & WINE LICENSE by Carl E. Grimsley, to do business under the name of Fed -City, 30 W. 6th Street, was presented. REPORT FROM CHIEF OF POLICE CAGLE stated investigation disclosed no grounds for protest of the application. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the application be filed. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OSBURN stated we have a quote from the Farmer's Insurance Group to extend our comprehensive liability policy for one year. We are now insured with them, and this is just an extension of the policy in the amount of $9,836.67, and recommended it be approved. Moved. by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Administra- tive Officer in regard to an extension of the insurance policy be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated on December 13th copies of communications to Mrs. Elizabeth S. Tefft and Messrs. John and Tony Sedlack were read, approving as definite and certain the boundary description of the Tefft Annexation and the Sedlack Annexation; however, it was requested they be combined together with the southerly half of 24th Street being 12/27/60 224 annexed by the City of National City. This has been accomplished through the Engineering Department and a copy has been sent to the Boundary Commission. PETITION signed by Elizabeth S. Tefft, Tony and John Sedlaok, was read, stating they are making application to the City of National City for annexation to paid City. The petitioners are the owner of not less than one-fourth of the land in the territory proposed to be annexed by area and by assessed value. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN recommended the petition be referred with, the copies of the communica- tions to the Planning Commission. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the reconnnendation of the City Planner in regard to the combination of Sedlaok and Tefft Annexation be approved, and referred to the Planning Commission, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ALLiN thanked the Mayor and all the members of the Council, the City, Manager's office and the City Planner for attending the dinner of the San Diego Industrial Development Council. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, Meeting closed at 2:10 p.m. ATTEST: CITY OLBRK 12/27/60