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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 07-23 CC MIN24 National City, California, July 23, 1957 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Fessman. ADId1INISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Lill, Stock- man. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, Fol- lowed by invocation by Rev. Hatch. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 16, 1957 be approved. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7021 was read, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to grant an easement to California :dater and Telephone Company, a California Corporation, for the purpose of installing water mains to serve Palm Valley Park. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. RESOLUTION NO. 7022 was read, 'RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA". Moved by Hart, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. RESOLUTION NO. 7023 was read accepting and approving the second mod- ification of lease agreement for National Justice Court submitted by the County of San Diego, and the Mayor is authorized to execute the same for and on behalf of City of National City. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. RESOLUTION NO. was read "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPEC- ifications (Highland Avenue)". Moved by Heck, seconded by Hodge, that the Resolution be adopted. Tied, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hodge. Nays: Hart, Hollingsworth. Absent: Fessman. ORDINANCE NO. was read, SPAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING LONGEVITY PAY FOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES", was presented for the first reading and read in full. COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL CITY CIVIL SERVICE COS'!ISSION was read in regard to their reasons for not approving Mr. Bagg for the Reserve List. The attached letters to Mr. Bagg were self-explanatory, The letters stated a survey had been made of practices by other Civil Service Commissions, and they were reaffirming their decision to dis- continue approving placement of an employee on a Reserve List who has resigned to accept a more desirable position. Moved by Hollings- 7/23/57 25 worth, seconded by Hart, that the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, submitting a job specification for approval, for the position of Chief Deputy Clerk. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Civil Service Commission's classification for Chief Deputy Clerk be approv- ed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read stating 68% of the businessmen along National Avenue between First Street and Twelfth Street were in favor of retaining parallel parking. The Committee hereby resubmits its recommendation that diagonal parking not be al- lowed on National Avenue, and the present method of parallel park- ing be retained. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that in view of the report from the Traffic Safety Committee that the letter be filed and no further action be taken. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. MARIE GRIGGS, Sec. National City Recreation Activities Committee was read in regard to the annual Aloha Week Celebration. The Cind.erellas and the Baton Corps would like to make and sell leis to the general public throughout the City. These said organizations are asking the City Council to exempt for them the re- quirement of local sales tax collection. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN ruled that the City Council has no jurisdiction to grant any exemption of any kind for sales or use tax. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the City Clerk direct a letter to Mrs. Griggs advising her that the City Council had no authority to waive sales tax, but the City would not require a business license or a salesman's permit. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that Insurance Agents Association of National City had submitted Bond No. F-132483 issued by Fireman's Bond Indemnity Co., which bonds the desk officer in the Police Dept. Moved by Hart, seconded by Heck, that the bond be approved and filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that new certificates of insurance had been issued to Tarter, Webster & Johnson, Inc. by the Fred S. James Co., Certificate No. 620, and Pacific Indemnity Company, Policy No. LAC 76500, which are satisfactory to the requirements of the lease for a certain portion of National City Tidelands. Moved. by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the certificates be approved and filed. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY was presented, which stated they were investigating the possibility of increasing the water deliveries into the San Diego aqueduct by the injection of air into the flow of water. 7/23/57 26 MR. WILLIAMS, of Scrap Disposal Inc., was present and stated that he preferred to use the spur tracks at the rear of his property, and that he would not use the spur tracks in front of the property as long as there was a difference of opinion. E. J. STUBBS, represent- ative for the Santa Pe Railway, was present and spoke briefly in re- gard to the spur tracks on Harrison and Cleveland Avenues, and re- quested that Scrap Disposal be permitted to use the spur track in the front of their property. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the closing of 15th and 16th Streets be expedited by the City Attorney, and Mr. Williams deposit a $6,000.00 bond to assure the City he will proceed with the plans as submitted, and it be included that any time box cars on Cleveland Avenue remain overnight on the trackage owned by Scrap Disposal, they be lighted to eliminate accidents; and he be permitted to load on Cleveland Avenue as he has in the past, but no injurious materials be used which would destroy the street. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Heck. Absent: Fessman. LEE M. BROWN, 728 National Avenue was present and spoke against the recommendation of the Traffic oafety Committee to retain parallel parking on National Avenue and requested further consideration be given this matter. MAYOR HODGE stated in order for further action to be considered, it would be necessary he present the matter to the Traffic Safety Committee for recommendation to the Council. COIMUNICATION FROM REV. W. H. BURGER was read, requesting permission to place a tent in the city limits of National City. REV. W. H. BURGER was present and stated it would be possible for them to rent a lot at 4L" Avenue and loth Street in back of the Plaza, or the lot on Highland Avenue across from Jim Clinton Clothers. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that Rev. Burger's request be denied. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO YELLav CABS INC. was read, requesting permission to license 209 of its Yellow Cabs to operate in the City of National City at an annual license rate of $4.00 per cab. Pres- ently, there are 14 permits allowed for cab operation in the City of National City at $50.00 each. The difference in revenue, if the request is granted, would be an additional $136.00 to the City of National City. Under the present normal conditions, four cabs in active operation would cover National City's present needs, but with all of their cabs licensed, it would be possible to give greatly im- proved cab service and would eliminate the necessity of a surcharge being made to a passenger using a cab from San Diego to National City or Irom National City to San Diego. MR. CLAUSEN, owner of the Yellow Cab Company of National City was present, and stated they now have six cab licenses in National City. After lengthy discussion, it was moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the changing of the ordinance be authorized, and the Attorney be instructed to abolish the present ordinance and write a new ordinance to provide for the issuance of an individual vehicle to be licensed in accordance with 7/23/57 27 the letter from the Yellow Cab Company signed by Rex Taylor; and further that the Attorney write into the ordinance some provision whereby the Council, upon hearing, can grant further additional per- mits if necessary for public interest of National City and upon proof of financial responsibility. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. MAYOR HODGE declared a recess. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council members present: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Fessman. APPLICATION FOR ON SALE BEER BEVERAGE LICENSE by Jamison's Cafe, 2320 Highland Avenue, was presented. REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPART- MENT stated that investigation disclosed no grounds for protest. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the application be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER & WINE BEVERAGE LICENSE of Violet & Melvin R. Nixon, Patsy 8c John J. Wolfer, dba Phil's Market, 1539 E. 8th Street, was presented. REPORT FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT stated that investigation disclosed no grounds for protest. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Hart, that the application be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ARMISTEAD B. CARTER was read, which requested by resolution, the detachment of property owned by him from the City of National City for the purpose of allowing its annexation to the City of San Diego pursuant to the provisions of Section 35304 of the Government Code of the State of California. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated copies of the letter had been routed to the City Engineer, City At- torney and City Manager. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL stated that the deannexation proposed in the subject matter is that portion of National City west of the centerline of 43rd Street, Highland Avenue, north of Epsilon Street, and conforms to the proposed annexation to San Diego as shown on San Diego drawing No. 6364AB, Carter's Tract Annexation. This proposal also conforms with letter dated March 19, 1957 from the Planning Commission to the City Council recommending said deannexation. COMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION was read, re- questing that Civil Service Regulations be amended to allow employees to reside within twenty miles of National City City Hall. COUNCIL- INOLAJ HOLLINGSti4ORTH stated she has never felt we should force our employees to live within the City of National City as this is a met- ropolitan area. However, she does feel that contrary to this letter, our Police and Fire Department should be in very close proximity to the City of National City. COUNCILtrAN HECK stated he felt we should continue with our present policy. COUNCILMAN HART stated not all em- ployees are able to buy homes, and there is a rental shortage in National City. Move' by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, the request of the National City Employees Association be laid over for further 7/23/57 28 study. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported in regard to the paving on 24th Street, the base has been installed, and the laying of the asphalt will start tomorrow, and will be completed within the near future. Work is con- tinuing on National Vista 1911 Act Improvement. The Engineer's re- port for the proposed improvement of Highland Avenue has been filed with the City Clerk. CITY MANAGER BIRD presented easements for 18th Street Project. City Manager Bird recommended that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a Resolution of Acceptance of the easements necessary on 18th Street. Moved by Heck, seconded. by Hart, that City Manager Bird's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding curb repair at 1117 Hoover Avenue. There is an existing abandoned driveway depres- sion in the curb and this depression has previously been filled with a solid piece of shaped concrete. It is considered the depression should be permanently repaired by someone to provide the best curb line. However, this repair was not included in the work to be done under the 1911 Act Improvement Project, COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER BIRD was read recommending that repair of the curb at the above address be referred to the Street Department with authorization to correct same. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported that two years ago the City Manager was authorized to remove ornamental lights and posts from a portion of up -town area. CALIFORNIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY has made us an offer to buy these lights for the sum of $30.00 for each complete unit. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended that he be authorized to sell to the Calif- ornia Western University the available light standards for the price quoted. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager be authorized to consummate the sale of the street lights. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None, Absent: Fessman. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated there was referred to the Finance Committee a copy of a proposed contract with the City of Chula Vista for Dog Pound services for the coming year. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommend- ed that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution under section No. 8 of the present contract taking advantage of cancellat- ion and termination of the present existing contract between the City of National City and Chula Vista and the sixty days necessary as provided by Section No. 8. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager's recommendation be allowed, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Ab- sent: Fessman. 7/23/57 29 COAtiMUNICATION FROM ROY W. TH /IAS, 1045 "C" Avenue, was read, request- ing the opening of the alley between t9Bii Avenue and "Co Avenue, from 12th Street north to the beginning of llth Street closing. Alley to be made usable and passable and any encroachments there -on to be removed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the commun- ication be directed to the Planning Commission. Carried, all the, Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that some time ago there was referred to the Finance Committee a request of Don't Waste Water in which they ask for a certain amount of money to be set up in the budget. The Fin- ance Committee felt it was not logical for the City to enter into such an agreement However, subsequently to that action, a letter was received from Mayor Dail requesting that a contribution of $234.50 be paid to this campaign as was set up in our budget. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager be author- ized to write Mayor Dail notifying him there was no such sum set up in our budget. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD asked the City Planner if she had a report on the closing of the alley on ;J" and "Kd Avenue. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN reported it was not available as they were waiting for a report from the utility company. City Manager Bird also asked the City Planner if she had a report on "Ko Avenue in the vicinity if 13th Street. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated it was laid over for contact with these people. RESOLUTION NO. 7024 was read "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGH`AY CODE (Engineering)". Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. CITY MAl.11GER BIRD stated today we passed a Resolution to proceed with the sale of certain City Property. Our advertising agency, Slocum and Wilson, requested that we advertise for a period of forty- five days in order to get the best coverage. Mr. Bird requested the Council to set a date to receive the bids. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, the City receive bids on October 1, 1957 at 2:00 P.A o'clock for the sale of this property. Carried, all the Council pres- ent voting aye. CCU CIL,,OMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated, earlier in the meeting the City Attorney had presented a "RESOLUTION ADOPTINdG PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (l ihland Avenue)". When voting for the adopting of the Resolution, she had voted "no°. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the action on the above Resolution be rescinded. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Hart. Absent: Fessman. 7/23/57 30 RESOLUTION NO. 7025 was read "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIF- ICATIONS (Highland Avenue)". Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollings- worth, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Hart, Absent: Fessman. RESOLUTION NO. 7026 was read, HELIMINARY DETURMINATION OF LEGISLAT- IVE BODY UNDER "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMIATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931 (Highland Avenue)". Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Hart, Absent: Fessman. RESOLUTION NO. 7027 was read, "RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND FIXING HEARING DATE (Highland Avenue)". Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Hart. Absent: Fessman. MR. AVERY was present and asked the Council if it would be possible to use the ornamental street lights, the City was selling to California Western University, in one of our new parks. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the light standards are not adaptable to and do not fit into the adequate lighting plan as proposed in any of our parks. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting ay©. Meeting closed at 4:15 P.M. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CI ATTEST: CITY CLERK ALIFORNIA 7/23/57