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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960 09-06 CC MIN72 National City, California, September 6, 1960 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hollingsworth at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. 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 ivianager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Clark of the First Baptist Church. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 23, 1960, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN requested his matters go to the foot of the calendar. MARTHA CLARK, 2133 National Avenue, was present and stated she is co - Chairman of the Better Citizens Committee and presented a communica- tion which she requested the City Clerk to read at the time of the hearing of the 0livewood Housing Project. DOROTHY COVEY, 1911 "B" Avenue, was present and read a communication inquiring why the City of National City did not send a representative to the Anti -Communism Sohool in San Diego. DON E. MASTRO, 2533 National Avenue, was present and thanked the Coun- cil for the cooperation he received in having the bus stop removed, which was directly in front of his property. WILLIAM CARRIDORA, 330 E. 24th Street, was present, and questioned why it is necessary to have Council meetings in the afternoon instead of night meetings. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated we have found that all of our Council members have been able to devote time in the day time; the Board of Supervisors, the City of San Diego both meet in the day time, and there are other Councils in the County that alternate between evening and afternoon meetings; we have found it is more efficient in our own work to have afternoon meetings, so we adopted this policy. MRS. RICHARDS, 1411 E. 16th Street, was present and stated she thought perhaps the Council would like to hear a little slogan they observed on their trip across the country; it appeared in several states. As you enter some of the cities in various states there are large signs Which read: "WANTED, THE CHILDREN OF OUR TOWN, SPEED LAWS STRICTLY ENFORCED." 9-6-60 73 BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Retirement Fund Harbor Fund Gas Tax Fund Trust & Agency Fund Special Street Fund Drainage Fund Payroll Fund $ 56,524.66 8,055.90 205.73 9,309.08 3,579.69 11,755.08 2,267.14 763.70 10,112.68 110.245.37 TOTAL $212,819.03 Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, 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. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he has had a notice to bidders prepared for two four door sedans, new and current models, and requested the Council consider authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for these two pieces of machinery. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recom- mendation of the City Manager be approved in regards to these two pieces of machinery. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he is in receipt of a notice from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, as of August 30, 1960 an order instituting investigation for grade crossings; it refers to the streets and highway codes and various allocations, and recommended it be referred to the City Engineering Department. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the notice be referred to the City Engineering Department. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM C. P. SIMONDS was read, stating he is submitting his resignation from the 90-day temporary appointment as Chief of Party in the City Engineer's office, resignation to become effective at the end of work on August 31, 1960. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the resignation be accepted with regrets. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. A COMMUNICATION FROM ACTING CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS was attached to Mr. Simond.'s letter, setting forth various professional procedures, and City Manager Bird recommended it be received by the City Clerk, and a copy of same transmitted to the Civil Service Commission. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager in regard to the recommendation of the City Engineer be referred to the Civil Service Commission. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION PROM ACTING CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS was read, recommending Paradise Creek Drainage Project Uxait 3-C be accepted and a Notice of Completion filed. CITY MANAGER BUD recommended this be accepted and 9-6-60 74 the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary resolution. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Mana- ger in regard to the completion of Unit 3-C of the Drainage Project be approved, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he is in receipt of an acknowledgment from Alan Cranston, State Controller, for our Annual Street Report to the State Controller for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1960; and requested this be placed on file in the City Clerk's office. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the acknowledgment be placed on file in the City Clerk's office. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAFEWAY STORES, INCORPORATED, was read, stating in the near future they will s tart operations in its new distribution center. Mr. Myers of the National City Sanitation Department con- tacted their Warehouse Operations Manager, Mr. Ralph E. Wells, and informed him it appeared the City of National City would not be in a position to handle their trash disposal at this operation. They have had a contract with the San Diego Paper Stock Company to remove and dispose their trash and they will like to be able to continue it. They ask they be allowed to continue their contract with the San Diego Paper Stock Company for the removal and disposal of their trash. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we allow this private concern pick up the trash for Safeway Stores. COUNCILMAN RID asked if the City Manager had a recommendation. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended Safeway be allowed to handle its own material, however he would request the Council require the San Diego Paper Stock Company to be licensed so we do have a control of the operation. COUNCILMAN MORGAN, with the approval of Councilman Reid, amended their motion to require the San Diego Paper Stook Company to be licensed so we have control of the operation. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read, thanking the City Manager for the final report covering expenditure of funds under Project No. 67 Maintenance 1959-60 Fiscal Year. The report is accepted as the correct statement of expenditures for this project. CITY MANA- GER BIRD recommended the communication be received and placed on file. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the communication be received and placed on file. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. PI7EGRAM FROM STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER, J. C. WOMACK was read, stating the California Highway Commission requested the State Highway Engineer to advise theCity Council of the Commission's intention to consider the adoption of a freeway routing in San Diego County Road XI-SD-241-SD 9-6-60 75 A, Chula Vista -National City between Route 2 (new) 0.7 mile north of the Mexican border and Route 2 (new) 2 miles south of Sorrento Road. The State Highway Engineer has been requested to consult with the Council prior to further action on this matter by the Commission. Explanatory letter from the Division of Highways will follow. COUNCIL- MAN ALLEN inquired if the letter has been received. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it has not, to his knowledge, been received as -yet. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the telegram be referred back to the Council with the letter. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICJTION FROM CITY TREASURER KERR was read, stating due to the increase in the number of paid out receipts it has become necessary to request an increase of $500.00 in the petty cash fund; this will increase the petty cash fund from $1,000.00 to $1,500.00. CITY MANA- GER BIRD recommended the request be granted and the City attorney be authorized to prepare the proper resolution. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved in regard to the petty cash funds, that the City Attorney be instructed to pre- pare the proper resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7804 was read, authorizing and directing the following transfers to be made: From TRUST & AGENCY to CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND, $480.00; from the GENERAL FUND to TRUST & AGENCY FUND, $144.57. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM PHIL J. MORRISON was read, stating he is enclosing an application of Frank and Martha Barrack, and Albert A. Jerauld, Jr. and Maxine Y. Jerauld, for the closing of alley through Block 21 of National City. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the application shows that Frank and Martha Barrack and Filbert A. Jerauld, Jr. and Maxine Y. Jerauld are the owners of all of the property in Block 21, and they are requesting this alley be closed as there are no utilities in said alley, and recommended this be referred to the Planning Commission. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, that this be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. HEARING ON PROPOSED HUDSON ANNEXATION was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received no written protests, and no one was present in this regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the hearing be closed and referred to the City Attorney for the necessary resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 9-6-60 76 THE HEARING ON OLIVEWOOD HOUSING PROJECT was held at 2:00 p.m. and a complete transcript of the hearing was taken by Gene T. Devlin, certi- fied shorthand reporter. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the hear- ing be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, Hearing closed at 3:55 p.m. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has a petition which was received by the City Council relative to the annexation proposed in Lincoln Acres. The petition and Planner's report will be filed in the City Clerk's office. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we are in possession of a copy of a communication addressed to Helen B. Warzyca from County Boundary Com- mission. The Commission recommended, however, the City of National City attempt to exclude all, or as much as possible of the area which would be in the right of way limit of the Beltline Freeway. The area of proposed annexation contains portions of districts as listed on the attached sheet. A copy of the correct boundary description and sketch of the proposed annexation are enclosed. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Hart, we continue with the procedures of the annexation. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD state'. it is his feeling this annexation was requested by the people in the area, therefore he thinks the Council would be justified in proceeding with the annexation and if, and when, the County wishes to put its highway into effect, after it becomew a part of the City, that five percent would be deleted at the time of acceptance. We are informed by the County Road Commissioner and Surveyor that the funds which are to be used for this particular project are the $7,000,000.00 rural funds, and the specifics regarding the expenditure of those funds are very definite, as set by the Federal Government, and that is to the effect none of that money can be expended within the corporate limits of the city. If what actually is attempting to be done by the City of Chula Vista, then this portion of the roadway of ours is in between, and by their annexation proposed they will have to move the stopping of this highway a couple more miles further east. COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES relative to Interna- tional Municipal Cooperation was read, which stated arrangements have been made for a special meeting on International Municipal Cooperation to be held in connection with the Annual League Conference, October 23-26 in Los Angeles. The meeting:will be held Sunday, October 23rd at 2:30 p.m. in the Galeria Room, Biltmore Hotel. VICE MAYOR HART excused. COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES regarding Organization of Public Employee Associations, Collective Negotiation and Recognition 9-6-60 77 of Employee Associations and Their Representatives, was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD said this is a statement which should be received and placed on file for all the Council members to read; it is a state- ment by the League of California Cities wherein they reiterate their statement they are not opposed to legislation in which employees asso- ciations, etc. are recognized. COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES was presented, regard- ing Senate Bill 910, which pertains to Payments In Lieu of Taxes. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated this should be received and placed on file for study. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he received a Newsletter from the League of California Cities, dated August llth, which is in relation to proposed legislation, and he has a report on that in the minutes of the Finance Committee's meeting. VICE MAYOR HART present. BULLETIN FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES was presented, relative to fire fighters clothing to be supplied by employer. CITY MANAGER BIRD - stated this Bulletin, can by interpretation, place upon us the burden_ under the guise of safety devices the procurement of uniforms for policemen, helmets, and any other type of safety device which in the opinion of the Division of Safety they feel is necessary for the pro- tection of these employees. NOTICE FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY was read, stating Resolu- tion No. 628 entitled "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CALIFORNIA WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BOND ACT (S. B. 1106) AND URGING ITS ADOPTION AS PROPOSITION ONE AT THE GENERAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 8, 1960" was adopted by the Board of Directors of the Authority at its meeting on August 18, 1960." A copy of the resolution is enclosed for the Council's informa- tion. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE'S MEETING of September 2nd was read, stating after a general discussion of Messrs. Moyer and Smith's request for business license to paint house numbers, it was the Com- mittee's recommendation Messrs. Moyer and Smith be informed they can get a license and work will be done under supervision of the Supt. of Streets in accordance with existing ordinances. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Reid, the recommendation of the Finance Committee be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read, recommending that five Councilaen from National City be appointed as delegates to the Inter - American Municipal Congress. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the 9-6-60 78 recommendation of the Finance Committee be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read, recommending that Mayor Hollingsworth be authorized to prepare a statement of justification for the acquisition and setting up of a Municipal Water Company. This statement, will, after approval by Council be placed on the ballot in November. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Committee be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read, recommending that the City Manager discuss with Mr. M. J. Shelton the problems involved in estab- lishing a municipal water department. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Finance Committee be approved. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OP THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read, recommending the Council go on record as opposing the setting of Council salaries at the State level; the general feeling being this would tend to give up some home rule. Moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Finance Committee in regard to setting of Councilman's salaries be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, submitting the following names for consideration to fill the vacancy on the Commis- sion created by the resignation of Mr. McCartney: John S. O'Dell, O'Dell Realty, 3134 E. 6th Street; George H. Kelly, South Bay Press, 2314 Beta Street. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY TMIUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES AaSOCII.TION was read, submitting the following names for consideration in filling the vacancy on the Commission: Thomas Dollar, and James Cheneweth. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated she had a name submitted to her for consideration before any of these letters were reoeived, namely Mr. Clifford Goddard, 723 E. 4th Street and would like to appoint him to the Civil Service Commission. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of Mayor Hollingsworth that Clifford Goddard be appointed to the Civil Service Commission be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, stating they are submitting the job specifications for the position of Senior Engineering Draftsman and recommend they be approved. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has several communications from the Acting City Engin- eer relative to job classifications. COMMUNICATION FROM ACTING CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS addressed to City Manager Bird regarding job classi- fications, was read. Moved by ;Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommenda- tion of the Civil Service Commission and the Acting City Engineer be 9-6-60 79 approved in regard to Senior Engineering Draftsman. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, stating they are again submitting the specifications for Chief of Party (Surveyor) for approval. The minimum standards were not changed. The communication from Acting City Engineer Roberts was read. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we have these standards being submitted back to us by the Civil Ser- vice Commission; first they set forth what the Chief of Party (Sur- veyor) will do. The Acting City Engineer is objecting to the minimum standards and qualifications, as he feels they are not high enough. MR. ROBERTS stated his criticism is in the employment standards; his recommendations were in the brochure submitted under date of June 28, 1960. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, we accept the Engineer's recommendation of this classification, and the Civil Service Commis- sion be so notified. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ACTING CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS addressed to the City Manager was read, stating he has been accused by the Civil Service Commission of violating the Civil Service Commission rules. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we go along with the City Engineer on this and "pat him on the back" for a good job. MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated it seems to her if Mr. Roberts, Acting City Engineer, is going to be operating that department he should have the say as to the qualifica- tions of the men who are going to work for him. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7805 was read, accepting an easement from Paul H. Granger. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7806 was read, accepting Paradise Creek Drainage Pro- ject Unit 3-C, and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. VICE MAYOR HART excused. RESOLUTION NO. 7807 was read, approving that certain contract between City of National City and Johnson and Anderson, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of City of National City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan, Reid, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated so there will be no question with referenc''to the fees, the fee will be 8* also for Mr. Rosser; however, with 9-•6-60 80 reference to the work on the Community Building by Mr. Bradt, inasmuch as that is a matter of alteration the fee requested is 10%. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, we recommend the fee of 10% on the altera- tion. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the the special election to be held onded by Reid, the Affidavit be present voting aye. VICE MAYOR HART present. Affidavit of Publication calling for November 8th. Moved by Allen, sec - filed. Carried, all the Council ACTING CITY ENGINEER ROBERTS reported that K.E.C. Company, who were awarded the contract for Paradise Creek Drainage Project Unit 3-A closed down work last Friday, pending settlement of the strike. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN reported she received a Covenant Running With Land signed by Robert L. Gautereaux for a parcel of ground west of Palm Avenue and south of 10th Street, and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for a resslution of acceptance. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Planner be approve Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CtURRAN stated with reference to the continuation of the Condi tional Exception and Variance requested by International Metals, the examination of the petition indicates it does not comply with the pro- visions of Ordinance 962, and recommended the matter be returned to th Planning Commission for further processing. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that in an effort to bring into one proceed- ing and avoid the necessity of numerous law suits in Superior Court, he filed a petition for a writ of mandate in the Fourth District Court of Appeals attempting to get that Court to take jurisdiction in the various controversies that we have had with the California Water & Telephone Company regarding the payment of relocation costs; that Court within its discretion has refused to grant the petition for a writ of mandate and it leaves us where we were before, we still have the fight in the Superior Court. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, Meeting closed at 4:45 p.m. MAYOR, kaF IJAT CITY, CALIFORNIA 9-6-60