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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 08-31 CC MIN63 National City, California, August 31, 1954 Special meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 8:30 A.M. o'clock. Council members present: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Curran, Wagner, Gautereaux, Bird, Warwick. The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the Flag; followed by invocation by Rev. Richardson. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the meeting was called by Mayor Hodge for the purpose of acting upon the proposed purchase of the Olivewood Housing from the F. H. A., and for providing procedures of administration of said Government units, and for the purpose of making said housing administration a part of the City government, and for making necessary changes in personnel of present City officers and employees because of the purchase of said Olivewood Housing. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the notice calling this meeting be corrected to read "P. H. A." instead of "F. H. A." Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION, San Francisco Field Office, was read regarding the transfer of projects CAL 4258, 4462, and 4678, and the price to be charged for the land to be conveyed. September 30th has been established as the date for relinquishment of the project to the City. The total price they contemplate charging (subject to the concurrence of the Washington office) is $133,335.33. In addition it will be necessary to prorate payments in lieu of taxes and to charge the City for Accounts Receivable of Tenants in Possession, less Prepaid Rents. Current regulations provide that no more than a 30-day supply of expendablemt� y will be conveyed together with other non -expendable equipment to the continued operation of the project. Inventory in excess of a 30-day supply may be purchased at cost and settlement made at time of relinquishment. The utilities contracts will be cancelled by the P. H. A. as of September 30, 1954. Arrange- ments should be made now for the City to have uninterrupted service after that date, for which the City is to be billed. The P. H. A. does not carry fire and extended coverage insurance on the projects. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution to purchase the Housing for $133;335.33, subject to the approval of the Washington office; and also ascertain.how much inventory there is to be purchased. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated the Government has a special contract with the Public Utilities, and in order to have uninterrupted service we must now make arrangements. There is inventory to be taken care of, the problem of how me.ny of the employees are going to remain, and the policy of whether we are going to blanket them into Civil Service, or keep them separate, there is a budget to set up; also the matter of insurance, and a number of other things to be considered. We need someone who is experienced and trust- worthy in order to carry on this job. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that Beverley Gautereaux be appointed as Director of Public Housing. Mr. Gautereaux will remain as Supt. of Park and Recreation, but with the full title of Director of Public Housing, at a salary of $625.00 per month. 8/31 64 Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated it is very important that we enter into a contract with the Public Utilities effective as of October 1st. Most of the people in the housing pay their own gas and electric,'however some do not, so that will have to be straightened out. It is very important that we have liability insurance to cover the entire area, and we must establish a policy as to whether or not we want the houses insured for fire. Also it should be determined whether we should maintain a separate bank account and accounting system set up. The tenants should pay for the collection of their trash and garbage the same as the other citizens. COUNCILMAN HECK stated the present rentals as assessed by the Public Housing Administration is not a binding rental on the City when we purchase the property, so we can adjust it to a ten percent increase, or whatever increase we wish to make. MAYOR HODGE stated there are a lot of problems to be answered and suggested that a list of the problems we have be given to Mr. Gautereaux for recommendation. COUNCILMAN HECK stated there is the problem of insurance; and it is his feeling that the City should embrace the Housing project, when purchased, under the comprehensive liability policy for any claims that might arise. As to fire insurance for the dwell- ings the City should become a self insurer. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated the building where the accounting office will be must be insured. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that Beverley Gautereaux be relieved of his duties as City Manager, and that he be appointed as the Director of Public Housing, effective September 1, 1954, at a salary of $625.00 per month; and that the office of the Director of Public Housing will be under the direct super- vision of the City Council. A recess was declared. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council members present: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Council members absent: None. COUNCILMAN HECK, with the approval of Councilwoman Hollingsworth, withdrew the motion standing on the floor. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, resigning the position of Acting City Manager to accept the position of National City Director (or Manager) of Public Housing, at a total combined salary of $625.00. Said Director (or Manager) shall be responsible directly to the City Council. This re- signation to become effective midnight, August 31, 1954. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that we accept the resignation with regret, and that Beverley Gautereaux be appointed Director of Public Housing at a total combined salary of $625.00 p.er month, effective September 1, 1954; and that the Director of Public Housing be under the direct supervision of the Council. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: Parchen. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that James A. Bird be appointed Acting City Manager, and retain the position of Fire Marshal. MAYOR HODGE asked Mr. Bird if he would like to be retained as Fire Marshal and accept the position of Acting City Manager. MR. BIRD stated he would. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen. Moved by Heck, seconded by 8/31 65 Hollingsworth, that the Acting City Manager, as appointed, James A. Bird, be compensated at the rate of $583.00 per month, total combined salaries, effective September 1, 1954. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth; Hodge: Nays: Jensen, Parchen. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that inasmuch as there have been so many questions raised as to the legality mf the procedure, and since there is a very short time to make this entire Public Housing Administration effective, it is requested that the Council authorize the City Attorney to go to the office of the League of California Cities in Berkeley for findings on such matters. It would be well worth while so that we do not make any mistakes and set everything up from the beginning as it should be. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated if the City Attorney goes up to the League Office he could also go to the San Francisco Field Office who are handling this project and get details. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the City Attorney be empowered to go to the League of California Cities Office, or any other office that he may see fit, in order to get all the information that is necessary. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Hollingsworth; seconded by Heck, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. The meeting closed at 9:50 A.M. i/ MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONA CITY, CALIFORNIA ATT CITY CLERK 8/31