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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959 07-07 CC MIN1 National City, California, July 7, 1959 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at.ei4'$ P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Fess- man, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present; Alston, Bird, Gautereaux, Holgate- Kerr, Lill, Stockman. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated on Page 469 of the minutes of June 23rd relative to the four zone changes that are to be heard J.ly 14th, the first motion was worded correctly, but the next three are incorrect as the motion states "the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission be approved, and a public hearing be set"; there would be no need to hold a hearing if the recommendation of the Com- mission was approved. The minutes should be amended to move that "a hearing be set". Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the minutes be corrected according to the recommendations of Councilwoman Hollingsworth. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 23, 1959, be approved as amended. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7544 was read, accepting a grant deed and an easement from Ramon M. and Shirley Grace Yahnke. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. "AN ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT 1224 E. 18th STREET", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. AGENDA FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING to be held July 8th at 9:30 A.M., was presented. REPORT PROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read recommending a crosswalk at 28th and National Avenue. Moved by Hollingsworth, se- conded by Hart, the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT PROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, relative to signs at 13th and Cabrillo (Montgomery Freeway). The Committee recommended the 35 miles per hour sign at this location be moved 300 to 600 feet south in order the north bound motorists will have ample forewarning of the approaching "S" curve and dangerous intersection at 13th and Cabrillo Drive; that a letter be written the State Highway Depart- ment requesting same. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendation to move the 35 miles 7/7/59 2 speed limit signs south on the north lane of the Montgomery Freeway be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, recommending signs be painted in the south bound lanes on Highland Avenue at 18th Street designating left turn, no turn for the center lane, and right turn ONLY for the right lane, and the curb be painted red for an approx- imate distance of 100 feet. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee be approved. The question of the bus stop at this location was discussed, and it was the feeling of the Council more study should be given this recommen- dation. COUNCILMEN HART and ALLEN withdrew their motion. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, this be referred back to the Traffic Safety Committee to ascertain what provisions they have made for the bus stop. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the Traffic Engineer be re- quested to bring in a plat map. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated the Motor Vehicle Code of the State of California provides for all of these contingencies and the proper way to drive a vehicle on all our streets and highways, and he did not think, without very serious study, any changes should be made in the accepted way as set out by the Vehicle Code. Councilman Allen, with the approval of Councilman Hart, added that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. HEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT OF HIGHLAND AVENUE, FROM 8th TO 18th STREET, was held at this time. COMMUNICATION FROM ROY S. & VLRLA D. EMERY, was read, protesting the widening of Highland Avenue. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that was the only written protest she received. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he wished to protest the improvement, he did not think it is right; the 1911 Act should not have been imposed on the people on Highland Avenue. He wished to protest orally against the assessment to the property owners on Highland Avenue between 8th and 18th Street. COUNCILMAN HART also protested, but said he did not think it would do any good to protest as the work is already done. There were no protests from the audience. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Fessman, the hearing be closed and the assessment be approved and referred to the City Attorney for the necessary res- olution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Feseman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Allen, Hart. REPORT FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD was read, recom- mending the closing of "A" Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets. They also recommended our present park and recreation areas be de- veloped according to present commitments before going further with the miniature train or other like projects. Moved by Hollingsworth, 7/7/59 3 seconded by Fessman, "A" Avenue between 15th and 16th Street be closed, and referred to the City Attorney for the proper ordinance. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD was read, relative to the tidelands area. The Board made some preliminary investiga- tions of this area, and would like to suggest this area be studied fully with the intention of a future boatorama, complete with service and maintenance facilities. They also suggested a simple boat slip be erected immediately, to further the already great interest of the community in this sport. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, either the Chairman of the Harbor Committee, or the entire Committee meet with the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and get their ideas and take the members of the Board down to the tidelands area and show them what is available there, and see if something can be worked out. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY recommended the State Compensation Insurance Fund Policy be given a document number and filed. The only change in this policy from the past policy is this is now a continuous insurance agreement. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. BEATRICE JOHNSON was present, and stated she has a dance studio in National City, and applied for a license to hold a dance once a week and was told the fee for the license would be $300.00; which is in accordance with Ordinance 708, Section 26. Mrs. Johnson stated there should be no police problem as there is no liquor sold on the premises, and she thought the $300.00 fee was too high, and asked the Council to consider amending this particular section of the ordinance. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the matter be re- ferred to the City Manager to turn over to the proper official for a report as to why the fee was set at 6300.00, and if the reasons for it are no longer existent, we might consider changing it. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN suggested Mrs. Johnson give the Council some written information as to what type of ballroom she is going to have and all the information she can on it. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she went to the Lions Club Fourth of July Celebration in Kimball Park, and they were giving live ducks away as prizes and they were put in paper sacks, some got lost and some tramped on, and she thought it was criminal. Mrs. Hollings- worth appealed to all the Council members to see if this cannot 7/7/59 4 be stopped. It should not be necessary to have to do this by ordi- nance, just to make people be civilized; but our participation with the Lions Club next year should be so stipulated there be no animals given out. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, it be put in our contract next year. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated he thought it might be better to put it in the form of an ordinance, so it would take care of any situation in any part, at any time, without the Council having to remember there are things they must think about when they prepare a contract with anybody for concessions. COUNCIL' WOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH, with the approval of her second, Councilman Hart, withdrew their motion. Moved by Allen, seconded by Fessman, the City Manager investigate what ordinance, and make the recommen- dation to the City Attorney the ordinance be changed to protect and prevent the giving away of animals and fowls for prizes at any fair, or any other type of carnival we might have. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. DEB DUNCAN, 2421 "L'" Avenue, was present, in regard to the change he recommended in Ordinance 811. HEARING ON ZONE CHANGE at Southwest Corner of 12th Street and Plaza Blvd. was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented her Affi- davit of Mailing the Notices of the Hearing. There were no written protests received and no one was present protesting same. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the hearing be closed and referred to the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for 0-2 District. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hodge. Nays: Hollingsworth. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated the Council made a recommendation to the City Attorney the auction ordinance be changed, but the Attorney asked the wishes of the Council, so it should not be referred back to the Attorney. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, it be referred to the City Attorney to make the jewelry auction permissible pro- vided that it be to perform services for a court, or an administrator of an estate, and limited to used jewelry. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ;'ILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $22,402.18 Traffic Safety Fund 3,047.33 Park Fund '394.03 Retirement Fund 3,807.31 Harbor Fund. 266.00 Trust & Agency Fund 2,000.00 Special Street Fund 43,876.13 Drainage Fund 81,671.53 Payroll Fund 89,450.59 TOTAL $246, 915.10 7/7/59 5 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, the bills be approved for payment, and warrants drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 7545 was read, authorizing the following expenditures from the Capital Outlay Fund; JIM CAEP0S, $165.60, supplies for Las Palmas ±ark; GERMAIN'S, $278.20, supplies for Las Palmas Park; NELSON & SLOAN, $29.07, supplies for El Toyan Park; REPUBLIC SUPPLY, $1,487.53, pipe for Las Palmas Park. Moved by Hollingsworth, se- conded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported the following bids were opened July 6th for the Division Street By -Pass Sewers V. R. DENNIS COMPANY, $30,880,07; L. M. BUTTERFIELD, INC., $20,441.00; WALTER H. BARBER & H. R. BREEDEN, $21,728.00; J. ALLEN GOLDEN, $26,577.68; E. C. LOSCH CO., INC., $28,318.00; RAY A. NELSON, $27,038.87; PACE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, $18,023.80. APPLICATION FROM H. GONZALES to move a building from 815 Highland Avenue to 422 W. 19th Street, was presented. The building is to be used as a dwelling. REPORTS FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR BIGGS and CITY PLANNER STOCKMILN were read which recommended the granting of the re- quest, subject to certain conditions enumerated in the reports. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, permission be granted to move the building, in accordance with the recommendations of the City Planner and the Building Inspector. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated Turner Bros. posted a $2,000.00 performance bond for their dog and pony show, which was held June 27th and 28th at 16th and West Streets, and have requested the $2,000.00 be re- funded to them. REPORT FROM BOB MYERS to the Chief of rolice, was read, stating the grounds were inspected and they found the property clean and free of debris. Moved by Allen, seconded by Fessman, the request be complied with. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. RESIGNATION OF CAPTAIN GEORGE H. ELLIS of the Fire Department, was read, to become effective August 16, 1959. COMMUNICATION PROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was read, recommending the acceptance of the resigna- tion. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the resignation be ac- cepted, and a letter of commendation be sent Capt. Ellis. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 7/7/59 6 CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she received a notice June 26th from the United States District Court in regard to the bankruptcy proceedings of Joseph Damico which she forwarded to the Attorney's office who is taking care of our interest in this matter. APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE GENERAL LIQUOR LICENSE by Howard's Liquor, 205 Highland Avenue, was presented. REPORT FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT stated investigation disclosed no grounds for protest. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the application be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF OFF SALE GENERAL LIQUOR LICENSE from Elmer E. Mille and Frank D. Mann to Roll -In Liquor Store, 110 Natio- nal Avenue, was presented. REPORT FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT stated in- vestigation disclosed no grounds for protest. Moved by Hart, se- conded by Allen, the application be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COPY OF LETTER FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION written to Anna B. Barrer was read, in answer to her communication to the Commission protesting the grades received on the oral interview for the position of Cashier -Housing. It was the unanimous decision of the Civil Ser- vice Commission the oral interviews conducted for this position were adequate, the questions asked were relevant, and the scorings of the candidates stand as they were rated. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for period ending June 30, 1959, was pre- sented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the report of the City Treasurer be accepted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CLARENCE E. WHARTON was read, in regard to Sewer Permit #3590 issued May 11, 1959. The sewer was put in on original sewer district part of Job #1, therefore the permit was issued in error and requested the sum of $170.00 be refunded to him. REPORT FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR BIGGS was read, stating an investigation has been made regarding this request, which indicates the sewer main line serving this property was installed as a special W.P.A. project and is not subject to a sewer district charge, and recommended a refund of $170.00 be made to Mr. Wharton. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Building Inspector be approved, and a warrant drawn for $170.00. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. NOTICE OF IRRIGATION DISTRICT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meeting to be held'. at the Town and Country Motel in Mission Valley, July 23rd at 7:30 P.M., was presented. 7/7/59 7 CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Minutes of the Small Craft Harbors Commission Meeting held in Oceanside June 15th, and recommended they be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Clerk be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Award of Contract for Improvement of Highland Avenue, 4th to 8th Street; also the Affidavit of Publication of Filing of Assessment for Improvement of Highland Avenue from 8th to 18th Street. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Affidavits be filed. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Affidavits of Mailing Notices of Use District Hearings (between Las Palmas Park & 24th, Paradise Creek Drainage Channel & Newell St; Las Palmas Park, 18th Street, Orange Avenue & 24th St.);(140' from the SW corner of Palm Avenue & 8th St.); (1540 E. 8th Street); and (SE corner of 12th & Palm). Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the Affidavits be filed. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM J. H. KAMMERER, 301 E. 19th Street, was read, stating it is his understanding there is a City ordinance against loud "crowing roosters". For the last two years there has been one near 27th and "D" Avenue owned by a Mr. Steadman. Mr.Kammerer stated he has called the police three times lately and they do noth- ing about it. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the communication be referred to the Chief of Police. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LILLES NEWELL HLAWATSCH was read, stating "Wood- man, spare that tree." CITY ENGINEER LILL reported we received petitions for the improve- ment of "C" Avenue from 18th Street to 22nd Street; 20th Street, "B" Avenue to "F" Avenue; 21st Street, National Avenue to "D" Ave- nue. The petition for the improvement of "C" Avenue is for the grading, paving, type "G" curbs, and sidewalk. The petition was signed by persons interested in 53% of the frontage of the proposed assessment district. However, sidewalks are not wanted unless "C" Avenue is closed from 80 feet to 60 feet in width from 18th Street to 21st Street to conform to existing 60 foot width from 21st Street to 22nd Street. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated it is his recommendation we delete sidewalks in the improvement until the street width is determined, and recommended the matter of the street width be re- ferred to the Planning Commission. The petition for the improvement 7/7/59 8 of 20th Street, "B" Avenue to "F" Avenue was signed by persons in- terested in 65% of the frontage of the proposed assessment district. The petition for improvement of 21st Street, National Avenue to "D" Avenue was signed by persons interested in 40% of the frontage of the area of the proposed district. It was the recommendation of the City Engineer the improvement of the subject streets be authorized, even though the petition for 21st Street is less than 50%. It was also suggested the matter of sidewalk construction on "0" Avenue be deferred until such time as the final street width is determined. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the City Engineer's recommenda- tion be approved in its entirety. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION was read, stating enclosed is the City's copy of Amendment of Agreement for State Administration of Local Sales and Uses Taxes under the Bradley Burns law, to provide that collection shall be transmitted to the County and City periodically as promptly as feasible. It was suggested the amendment be kept in the files with the original agreement. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended it be documented and kept in the Clerk's file. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the City Manager's recom- mendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated because of the many improvements going on within the City recently, we have found we have been unable to stop a lot of promiscuous hauling over our streets. According to the Police Dept. or the State Vehicle Code which provides for leaking loads is not applicable where we have water trucks, etc. pulling out. and because of the conglomeration on their wheels, it is not a leaking load. With that thought it is intended to recommend the following to the Council: "It is hereby declared to be unlawful for person, company or corporation to throw, deposit or drop, or cause to be thrown, deposited or dropped, any dirt, pebbles, bould- ers, hard pan, rock, crushed rock, glass or debris to drop, roll or leak from any vehicle upon any paved street of the City of National City, or to permit or allow any dirt, pebbles, boulders, hard pan, rock, crushed rock, glass or debris to drop, roll or leak from any vehicle upon any paved street of the City of National City." CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is his recommendation the City Attorney be authorized to prepare this amendment to our present Traffic Ordi- nance. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the City Manager's re- commendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 7/7/59 9 CITY MANAGER BIRD stated there was a letter from the Civil Service Commission read regarding the complaint of Anna B. Barrer; and he has a letter from Mrs. Barrer addressed to the Civil Service Com- mission in which she sets forth her various griefs, and asked if the Council wished the letter read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Fessman, the letter be given a document number and filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ROBERT MYERS, Scoutmaster Troop #32, was read, re- questing the City to consider allowing Troop #32 the use of a parcel of City owned land. The property referred to is located in the valley off 30th Street which the City recently purchased from Mrs. Oliver. If possible they would like to have the use of the small cabin and some land. Mr. Gautereaux, Housing Director, has already surveyed the property for suitability for Boy Scout training pur- poses and indicated he would submit his recommendation to the City Manager. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, permission be granted provided it does not conflict with any recommendation from the City Manager or the Director of Parks. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM EDNA S. RUDD addressed to the Board of Trustees of the Library, was read, requesting her resignation as Library Clerk be accepted, effective July 17, 1959. The resignation was ap- proved', by the Library Board. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX was read, regarding the pro- posed rent rate adjustment, for Olivewood Housing. A rent schedule was attached to the letter. The effective date for the increases to be September 1, 1959. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recom- mendation of the Housing Director be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hodge. Nays: Hollingsworth. COMMUNICATION FROM J.L. McEIVANY was read, stating that due to un- foreseen circumstances he requested an extension of time for comple- tion of the Dike Construction to September 1, 1959. It was the re- commendation of the City Engineer and City Manager the extension of time be granted. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommenda- tion of the City Manager and City Engineer be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITYY was read, stat- ing the term of office of Charles G. Kerch, representing the City of National City on the Board of Directors of the San Diego County 7/7/59 10 Water Authority, will expire as of July 15, 1959. Under the County Water Authority Act, Mr. Kerch will continue as a member of the Water Authority Board representing the City until such time as he is reappointed or his successor is appointed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Mayor be authorized to reappoint Mr. Kerch. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM STONE & YOUNGBERG was read stating they are send- ing ten copies of the financing report, and will plan to send an additional forty copies on July 7th. It is hoped that as soon as the Council has had an opportunity to review this report a study session to review the details of the analysis may be arranged at some early mutual convenient date. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated only ten copies have arrived, and recommended three copies be filed with the City Clerk and the Council members each take one for study, and when the remainder of the copies come in we can discuss this matter as the City Council wishes. Moved by Alien, seconded by Fessman, the recom- mendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council persent voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the Council will recall the freeway agree- ment with the State of California relative to the cross town freeway; and in that agreement there were certain minor changes which could be reviewed at a later date. We are now faced with one of those changes in relation to the proposed 9th Street off ramp of Montgomery Freeway. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL stated, as shown on the map of the proposed Montgomery Freeway from 14th Street to Division Street the off ramp for north bound traffic leads into 9th Street at Hoover Avenue. It is suggested the possibility of relocating this off ramp at 10th Street be considered, as 10th Street will provide better traffic circulation to the east. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we will have to officially determine this and then ask the State Division of Highways to make any minor change in the agreement. The Engineer of the Division of Highways is working with our Engineer with rela- tion to grades, separations, etc. It was suggested by the State and also by Mr. Lill, City Engineer, we review this situation. Moved by Allen, seconded by Fessman, we accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and the State Engineer in regard to this change, and that the City Engineer be authorized to negotiate the contract as recom- mended with the State. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read, stating it was agreed that it would be recommended to the City Council the hiring of new personnel, as follows: two policemen, one for three-wheeler traffic 7/7/59 11 control, and one for patrolman, and one clerk at the Fire Station. It was also recommended the approval of three and one half percent general pay raise. Moved by Allen, seconded by Fessman, the recom- mendation of the Finance Committee be approved. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to wit: Ayes: Alien, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays; None. REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read, recommending the two and one half blocks now owned by the City in the vicinity of 14th and "D" Avenue, legally described as follows: D. E. Lozier's Sub., Blocks 1 and 2, in Ten Acre Lot 11, and Block 1 in Ten Acre Lot 10, Quarter Section 154, Rancho de la Nation, be set aside by the City for the purpose of constructing a new City Hall. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Finance Committee be ap- proved. MAYOR HODGE recommended this motion be held until after the Montgomery Ward store is built and a real value of the property is determined. Mr. Hodge said he is of the opinion this new develop- ment will make that property so valuable it will behoove the City to put the City Hall at some other location; possibly on 8th Street when the School District sells the Central School. COUNCILMAN FESS- MAN was in accord with the recommendation of Mayor Hodge. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Hollingsworth, Nays: Fessman, Hodge. REPORT r'ROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read, recommending the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary papers and documents to put on the ballot that the City Treasurer's and City Clerk's pay be raised to $7,500.00 per year. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the ques- tion was raised as to whether or not it was necessary to go on the ballot; the Finance Committee felt that in the working they would recommend to the Council the City Attorney be authorized to take the necessary steps to bring about the raising of the pay of the City Treasurer and the City Clerk to $7,500.00 per year. Moved by Fess- man, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the,: Pinanoe Committee be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes, Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read, recommending the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary documents to raise the pay of Councilmen or Councilwomen to $$15.00 per meeting, with a limit of four meetings a month. Moved by Allen, seconded by Fessman, the recommendation of the Finance Committee be approved, and the Attorney prepare the necessary documents. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. 7/7/59 12 REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITIBE was read, recommending the letter from the Chief of Police be filed. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he did not know why the Committee had the letter as it was addredded to the City Manager. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated this letter was written to the City Manager, and it is not necessary for the Council to spend their time on it. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL regarding the bids received for the Division Street By -Pass Sewer was read. It was recommended the'bid of Pace Construction, in the amount of $18,023.80. be accepted and the contract awarded to them. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the contract be awarded to Pace Construction, as low bidder. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT FROM WAYNE P. LILL, CITY ENGINEER AND JAMES A. BIRD, CITY MANAGER, Hearing Officers, was read, relative to report on hearing on Engineer's Report for the Improvement of Harding Avenue from Thirteenth Street to Twentieth Street and of 20th Street from Harding Avenue to Wilson Avenue. No written protests were on file, and no protest, either oral or written, were received. It was recommended the project proceed under the 1911 Improvement Act Procedure. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the Hearing Officers be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 7546 was read, accepting the bid of Pace Construction Company in the amount of $18,023.80, for the Division Street By -Pass Sewer, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the con- tract for said project. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7547 was read, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT (Highland Avenue, 8th to 18th Street)." Moved by Pessmaz, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Allen, Hart, CITY MANAGER BIRD presented the tentative budget for 1959-60 for the Council's approval. The tax rate anticipated will be $1.50 per one hundred dollar valuation, as follows: Park Fund $ .26 Library Fund 22 Retirement Fund .16 General Fund .79 Bond Fund No. 8 .07 TOTAL $1.50 7/7/59 13 Salary adjustments have been made, although they do not meet the demands as requested, and recommend that a survey of salaries be made on January 1, 1960. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated there is a correc- tion in the budget which is in relation to page 21, the Police De- partment Budget, there is an error in the Salary Analysis, the total sum on the functional requests Page 4 is correct; the total sum for the Police Department is $336,309.09. Mr. Bird stated this is a very tight budget, in the General Fund we will be operating on $1,970,411.18 budget with a Reserve Contingency Fund of $7,006.96. Mr. Bird stated he feels sure that with curtailment of expenditures for a limited period of time, so funds can be marshalled, and a con- tinuing watch on timing of our projects, will carry the budget through. This is a tentative budget, there are changes which will of necessity have to be made when we are in receipt of our actual valuations in August, from the County Assessor. However, any incre- ments which might be forthcoming by the looked for additional valua- tion, it would be his recommendation it be placed in the reserve contingencies to augment the reserve contingencies of $7,000.00, Moved by Allen, seconded by Fessman, the tentative budget be accepted, and the recommendation for any changes go into the general outlay fund, as recommended by the City Manager. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated Councilmen Fessman, Chairman of the Harbor Committee, and himself will be absent from the City tomorrow as they will be on City business in Los Angeles in relation to harbor development. NOTICE FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY of meeting of Water Problems Committee of the Board of Directors of San Diego County Water Authority will be held on Thursday, July 9th at 2:30 P.M., was read. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, the notice be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 655 signed by George N. Whittler relative to the property located at the Northeast corner of 18th Street and Lanoitan Avenue. Petitioner is requesting permission to transfer his liquor store known as George's Liquor Store from 2540 E. 18th Street to the above location. The Commission recommended acceptance of this variance. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission be approved, and referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 7/7/59 14 REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMTISSION was read, regarding Application for Conditional Exception no. 653 signed by Harry and Elizabeth Woolf relative to the property located at the Northeast corner of 24th Street and "G" Avenue. Petitioner is requesting permission to construct an additional apartment on a parcel of ground containing 7,280 square feet. It was the recommendation of the Commission the variance be granted, subject to certain restrictions as outlined in the report. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, and referred to the City Attor- ney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 656 signed by C. M. Eichenlaub of the San Diego & Arizona Railway Company relative to the Southeast corner of 23rd Street and Cleveland Avenue. Petitioners are requesting per- mission to enlarge the Ace Metal & Waste Company. The Commission recommended denial of this variance. APPEAL FROM SAN DIEGO & ARIZONA EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY was read. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the appeal be accepted and a public hearing be set for July 28th at 2:00 P.M. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Application for Conditional Exception No, 657 signed by Charles P. Jones relative to the property located at 835 Scott Drive. Petitioner is requesting permission to repair refrigerators and washing machines in the exist- ing garage and to sell to auctions. The Commission recommended denial of the variance. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received an appeal from Mrs. Jones which was read at a previous Council meeting. Moved by Allen, seconded by Fessman, the Council uphold the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge, Nays: None. MAYOR HODGE stated with reference to the request he appoint a com- mittee to study the feasibility of forming a Unified School District, the following people have been contacted and agreed to serve: L. LC. Smith; Mr. Sutcliffe, Mgr. of the Boys' Club; John Dyster; Wilbur Bradley; .Ed Ingalls; John Ronis, Atty.; Charles Lerch; Del Dickson; Lyle Contway; Mrs. C. M. Ellis; and Mrs. L. 0sburn. Mayor Hodge asked for approval of the Council to make the appointments. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Mayor be authorized to appoint these people on the committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD inquired when the Council members could meet with Mr. Gautereaux, Supt. of Parks and himself, for the purpose of _ 7/7/59 15 looking at the trees, in relation to the proposed tree removal pro- gram. It was not long ago we had quite a problem getting insurance to cover this city to take care of potential damage suits. We are actually on record of the potential hazard in the area spoken of. The City of National City will be begging for an insurance carrier as of January, 1960, on the renewal of their contract. We have a lot of curbs and sidewalks which are being damaged by the trees and are already damaged. If the Council wishes to savethose trees, that is fine, but in so doing we will have to put those property owners on record that in the event of injury and suit against the City they will be the responsible party and not the City as a whole, and the rest of the people in the City which would be subject to that law suit. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated that perhaps if all property owners were put on record they were going to be a party to any damage suit it may lessen the amount of opposition. MAYOR HODG:i stated the Council can decide after the Council meeting when they wish to inspect the trees. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 4:20 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK , CITY OFN: 1 0NA CALIFORNIA 7/7/59