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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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