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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960 06-28 CC MIN491 National City, California, June 28, 1960 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hollingsworth at 1:30 o'clock p.m. Council members present: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Gautereaux, Golden, Kerr, Roberts, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Hamnett. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 21, 1960, be approved. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7768 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK (Hoover Avenue from 13th Street to 18th Street)." Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7769 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK (28th Street between National Avenue and "B" Avenue, and "B" Avenue between 27th Street and 28th Street)." Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the Reso- lution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7770 was read, approving an agreement between City of National City and Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc., dated May 2, 1960, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of the City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. DEi'ulY CITY ATTORNEY GOLDEN stated at the last meeting he was asked to check into the request of Mr. Thomas concerning the availability and the cost of certain liability insurance and he made an effort to do that; there will be a further report in this regard in the City Attor- ney's report, and requested the Council to lay it over for another week. Moved by Alien,seconded by Reid, the request of the City Attor- ney be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GOLDEN stated the following certificates of insur- ance have been received and examined, and recommended they be filed: Pacific Automobile Insurance Company's certificate showing James J. Peluso dba San Diego Fireworks Co. has workmen's compensation insur- ance; Lloyd's of London Insurance Company's insurance certificate show- ing James J. Peluso dba San Diego Fireworks Co. has public liability insurance; Lloyd's of London Insurance Company's certificate showing 'that Ets-Hokin & Galvan have public liability insurance; Hartford Acci- dent and Indemnity Company's certificate showing that Raymond T. Kees-:~ individually and dba National City Rubbish Service has general and 6/28/60 492 automobile liability insurance. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the certificates of insurance be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GOLDEN stated with reference to the letter from Conception Madrigal he checked with Mr. Cushman regarding the delivery of the Independent when the owner or occupant of the property does not desire it, and he stated in all cases the employees of The Independent are instructed to cease delivery when the occupant requests this be done; he stated they have a lot of change in personnel and the news boys are sometime8not aware the occupant is not desirous of receiving the paper. Mr. Cushman stated if anybody will call The Independent's office they will dispatch somebody to correct it. Attorney Golden stated in so far as the question raised at the last meeting as to When a newspaper becomes litter he has not been able to find anything in the law that would indicate when it becomes litter other than to state he did not think the litter law applies on somebody's property. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GOLDEN stated he checked with Bob Pierce through the Trampoline Association, who Mr. Golden said as far as he can deter- mine, is the only one in the County that writes any type of liability or other insurance on behalf of trampoline centers, and he stated Lloyd's of London are the insurance carriers that are writing it and the cost of $25,000.00 over $50,000.00 policy which is the standard policy in the County, which they call the basic policy, costs $800.00 a year for ten trampolines. Mr. Golden stated he attempted to get quotes on the excess coverage for $100,000.00 but he was not in a position to give a quote because it would have to be submitted to Lloyd's of London for a quote, and Mr. Golden suggested perhaps Mr. Pierce could ascertain an estimate of the cost, and he said he would attempt to do it. The same is true in regard to the cost for medical coverage. Attorney Golden stated this is the reason he requested the second reading of the trampoline ordinance be laid over; because it appears clear that if the man is not able to get insurance there is no point in passing an ordinance that requires him to have it, as he could not comply with it. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $ 12,314.43 Traffic Safety Fund 3,299.70 Park Fund 1,465.25 Retirement Fund 4,252.81 Harbor Fund 1,296.39 Gas Tax Fund 26.49 Trust & Agency Fund 100.88 Special Street Fund 3,349.09 Park Construction Fund 1,342.17 Payroll Fund 45, 26.88 TOTAL $ 73,374.09 6/28/60 493 Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the bills be approved for payment, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 7771 was read, authorizing the payment of $26,254.56 to R. E. HAZARD CONTRACTING COMPANY for work completed to date at Euclid Avenue, Division and Fourth Streets, from the Capital Outlay Fund. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SENATOR HUGO FISHER was read, regarding a measure which was drafted for him by the Legislative Counsel relating to vacancies in the office of city mayor. This would provide that if a vacancy in the office of mayor occurs, the mayor pro tempore shall become mayor, and the city council shall fill the vacant office of councilman by appointment. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated Assemblyman Heg- land stated he was going to draft a measure and it is her understand- ing the League of California Cities is also working on a draft. Mrs. Alston said she wanted the Council to be informed of these facts before they take definite action. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Council members be given a copy of the communication from Sen. Fisher. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COPY OF COMMUNICATION FROM ACTING ENGINEER OF COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMIS- SION TO THE BOUNDARY COMMISSION was read, relative to "Hudson Annexa- tion", stating the boundary description of this proposed annexation is definite and certain and approval thereof is recommended. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the communication be referred to the City Planner. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD presented the Annual Rating Endorsement of State Compensation Insurance Fund which sets forth our rates for the next fiscal period, and recommended it be received by the City Clerk and attached to the existing policy of insurance with the State Compensa- tion Insurance Fund. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the recommen- dation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION was read, thanking the Council for their kind consideration of their request for a salary increase; also extending their thanks for the eonsideration given requests from their Association during the past year. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the communication be filed. Carried, all tl. Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD was readq recommending the City dedicate that section of city property at the 6/28/60 494 foot of 24th Street (Parcel 7B) for the construction of a boat ramp and parking area for cars and trailers which are used to transport the boats. It was also recommended the portion of ground on the north side of Paradise Creek, known as Parcel 12D, be dedicated and held for future use as a possible Marina or similar project. It was further recommended in the event the Council does not feel a small boat ramp is justified at this time, the two sections of land be held or dedi- cated to future use as a boat ramp and Marina. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the communication be referred to the Harbor Committee. Moved by Hart, seconded by Reid, the communication be referred to the Harbor Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD was read, stating the Board met in special session on June 23rd to consider the recommenda- tions of the Youth Recreation Activities Committee regarding a pro- posed scheduling of "International Week" in lieu of the former "Aloha Week." The Board recommended that International Week, August 8th to 13th, 1960, as proposed by the Youth Recreation Activities Committee be observed in National City; and that International Week be held in lieu of Aloha Week. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommenda- tion of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. HEARING ON CLOSING PORTION OF PARADISE AVENUE 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 Hart, the hearing be closed and referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION addressed to City Manager Bird, was read requesting Mr. Bird give them a legal opinion whether the Civil Service Commission must notify the newspapers of special meetings or of a change of meeting date; and if so how much notice must be given and to how many newspapers. CITY MANAGER BIRD recom- mended this be referred to the City Attorney as it requires a legal opinion. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the communication be referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, relative to the request of Acting City Engineer Roberts that an examination be waived for the position of Party Chief and C. P. Simonds be employed. The Commission feels in all fairness to the other employees in the depart- ment who may be eligible to take this examination, his request be denied. An examination will be hold as soon as this job classification 6/28/60 495 has been set up and approved. VICE MAYOR HART stated it is his under- standing Mr. Simonds has a State license, and asked if there were any employees in the Engineering Department who have a State license, and could take that examination. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated there are none other than our present Party Chief. VICE MAYOR HART stated he did not think he should have to take another examination if he has a State license. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated there may be other people in the City who have a State license and would be interested in competing for this particular type of position, and by not giving the other people an opportunity we are by-passing the Civil Service Commission. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, we override the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission on this job application. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: Alien. RESIGNATION OF BARBARA HUSSEY, SECRETARY TO CITY MANAGER, was read, effective at noon August 10, 1960. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the resignation be accepted with regrets and a certificate or letter of recommendation be given, whatever the occasion Calls for. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM SUPT. PARKS & RECREATION GAUTEREAUX was read, regarding employment termination of Roy Coniam. Permission is requested to transfer LeRoy Steverson, an employee of Olivewood Housing, whose classification is maintenance man, Rate 17-E, to the position of City Building Services, janitor custodian, to replace Roy Coniam within the City Hall. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in accordance with Civil Service rules it requires the approval of the City Council and also approval of the Civil Service Commission. This has been submitted to the Civil Service Commission with the recommendation of the City Manager the request be approved, and asked sp proval of the Council. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard to the transfer of an employee be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he received an announcement from the League of California Cities regarding the 62nd Annual Conference to be held in Los Angeles October 23rd to 26th, 1960, and recommended if any of the Council members wish to attend, they make their reservations now. COMMUNICATION FROM JOHN BALDESSARI was read, stating the red "no park- ing" zone on the Southeast corner of 2nd and Highland is in need of red paint. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the matter has been taken care o_° The letter also asked that a periodic daily watch be made by the pol- ice to see the regulations are enforced; and that consideration be 6/28/60 496 given to a four way stop at this intersection. CITY MANAGER BIRD rec- ommended the request for the four way stop be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee and also the request the Police check the matter more thoroughly, be referred to the Police Department. Mr. Bird stated we are posting "no parking" signs 'which had been knocked down and they are being replaced. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommenda- tion of the City Manager in regard to 2nd and Highland and Mr, Baldes- sari's letter be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended this meeting be adjourned to July 5, 1960, at 1:25 p.m. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated today the Attorney approved a certificate of insurance for National City Rubbish Company with the Hartford Insurance Company as Mr. Keener is getting all of his insurance through this one company and is cancelling his insurance with Glens Palls Insurance Company and they have sent a notice of cancellation which should be checked by the Attorney and approved by the Council. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the insurance be referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending the accep- tance of a grant deed from Liston H. and Irma Lee Bethea relative to a portion of the west half of "Q" Avenue north of Division Street. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion regarding the deed be approved and referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated she wished to call the Council's attention to the meeting Thursday at 1:00 p.m, in the Community Building with the Division of Highways. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the meeting be adjourned to 1:25 p.m. July 5, 1960. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GOLDEN stated it has been a pleas- ure to serve the City Council for the past few weeks, and hoped that in some small way he has been of service to the Council. Attorney Curran will be back next week. VICE MAYOR HART stated it has been a pleasure to have Attorney Golden. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m. ATTEST: COI TYC MAYOR, CITY OF NA IONA.; CALIFORNIA1414, 6/28/60