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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 09-21 CC MIN80 National City, Californ!s., September 2T, 195L. Regular meetink of the City Council was cul%ed to order by Mayor Hodge at 7:30 P.i'I. o'clock. Council members present: Heck, Parchen, Hodge. Council members absent: Hollingsworth, Jensen. ADi'IINIST_RATIVE OFFICIALS present:, A7ston, Bird, Curran, Wagner, i''arwick, Gautereaux, Bailey. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Councilman Parchen. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hodge, that the ninutes of the regular meeting of September 7, 1954, be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck. Hodge. Nays: None. Not voting: Parchen. Absent: Hoi.ingsworth; Jensen. RESOLUTION NO. 6251 was read. "RESOLUTION DECLARING= THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COU1Y IL OF TH7 CITY OF ITATIONAL CITY TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNIINTHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "iicCORMACI( ANN- EXATION", AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE 7 O"OSED i.NNExATION". COUNCIL0MAN HOLLINGSWORTH present, Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, 'all the Council - present voting aye., RESOLUTION NO. 6252 was read, directing the City tanager to have erected appropriate signs on loth Street at it s inter- section with "Al', l'B", "C", ID", and "E" Avenues, estab- lishing Boulevard Mops. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSVORTH steted she did not think it was the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee that "D" Avenue be included. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted as amended by eliminating "D" Avenue. Carried, all the Council Present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6253 was read, granting a special zone variance Permit to Evadne M. Sandoval. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolutionbe adopted. Carried, all the Council Present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6254was read, accepting a grant deed for street Purposes from George E. Staffen and Wanda Staffen. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye., ATTORNEY CURRAN stated at the last meeting we had the first reading of an ordinance of'intention to vacate and close a portion of a public street, to -wit: a portion of 14th Street, and portion of .intersection at 16th Street and Harbison Avenue. It was necessary to amend the first paragraph of Section 2, also amend Section 3,.'The hearing ha,s been Changed to 9:00 P.M., November 16, 1954. The ordinance, as amended, was presented for the first reading, and read in full. REPORT OF TIE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding application for zone change, signed by E. A. and Myrtle M. Cantarini, was read. Petitioners are rectuesting zone change from R-2, two family residence district, to 0-2 Limited business district, since the type of construction required by the present R-2 9/21 '_!anal City, 7 feri^..ir, 81 zone is not suitable for this particular frontage along 18th Street, east of Palm Avenue and the 135 feet now zoned 0-2 is too limited to enlarge the service station now exist- ing. A public hearing was held August 23, 1954. The Plan- ning Commission members passed a motion to include the southerly 33 feet by 330 feet of Mr. Ca..nta.rini's rroperty and the remainder of virs. Anderson's property in the request for zone change to be presented for the second public'hear- ing. The second public hearing was held September 13, 1954, There Was no one present opposing this request and no written opposition has been received. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Council grant the zone change. COUNCILrOMAN H0LLINGSi°JORTH suggested that Iir. Wagner talk with Mr. Cantarini and see if he rill be willing to include the setback along with the zone change. The Council should know there is a little variation about how wide 18th Street is contemplated. It was recommended by the Planning Com- mission last April that any further building on 18th Street be required to setback so that 18th Street could be l00 feet in width. This should be considered in the :Manning pert., Building Dept. and the Council. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the hearing be set for October 19th at 8:00 P.M. Carried, all the Council present voting 'ye. BIDS FOR THE ALTERATIONS TO THE CITY HALL FOR THE BUILDING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS were opened as follows: ERNEST L. BA LRY, ' 9,192.00; RhYM OND A I.>HIT?�JER, 7,875.00; DEMAC CONSTRUCTION CO., 110 ; 035. 00 ; COTTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 17,927.00; L. E. FINDAHL & SON, $7,959.00. A bid bond in the amount of 10%"accompanied each bid. Moved by Heck, se- conded by Parchen, that the'bids be referred to the City I%ianager for study. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. REPORT OF THE PLANNING C0il��RISSION regarding petition for annex- ation to the City f :portions of 'Lots 69 and 70 df Ex fiissions Lands of San Diego, commonly known "as Horton's Purchase, was read. MERIDETH CAIMIPBELL, Attorney, was present, representing, George Scott, one of the owners of the property concerned in the proposed annexation. Mr. Campbell_ stated they would like to have this matter continued until the next Council meeting, and asked that the Mayor appoint a committee so they can dis- cuss this matter with them. There are some problems concern- ed in this annexation that should be considered.before the Council"proceeds. ,IRS. GILBERT HIC:CMAN, 1402 Fig Court, was present, and favored the annexation. MR. SCAVARDA, 1033 Division Street, and i-iR. BORGO, 1640 S. 47th Street, and MR. GOLDMAN, 1055 E. Division Street, was present, opposing the prcnosed annexation. C0UNCI L OMAN'HOLLINC}SWORTH recommended that the Mayor appoint a committee, including the City Manager, to meet with Attorney Campbell and Mr, Scott, to see what can be equitably worked out. It should be understood that in case this area is annexed to National City that the City be pro- tected in every manner, as well as the people in the area, that there be no more quonset huts, and if possible remove the ones that are there, and that the subdivision that is contem- plated be up to as great a standard as possible. ATTORNEY CA-PBELL stated there will be no more quonset huts moved in during the interval they are requesting, COUNCILWOIMAN HOLLINGSWORTH recommended the City Manager o City Engineer, City Planner, City Attorney, and Councilmen Heck, and Council- man Parchen, as an alternate, be appointed on the Committee 9/21 82 to discuss this proposed annexation. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COLMISSION was read regarding communi— cation from Janes H. Rusk, District Slant., National School District, relative to the proposed school site on 18th Street two blocks east of Palm Avenue. The Commission took action recommending the acquisition of this school site subject to a preliminary sketch submitted to the Commission and with the provision that all entrances to the school site be kept off of 18th Street. The site was acquired by the School District during April, 1954, and a site survey which has been made re— vealed.a problem relative to the access to the site. The Planning Commission recommended that access be granted from 18th Street onto the school property, McveL ',y Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that the Planning Coelm.sSion's recom— mendations be approved, with the restr1 c. ; _ o:. ;31ai, it be worked out to the satisfaction of the City L'ngin„c: rld the City Planner. Carried, ^_fl the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COIV'MISSION wr-:s read, stating that the term of Commission Member John Lensi..ig will expire October 1, 1954. It is requested that Mr. Lensing be re—apro:inted for the term from October `i_, 195L'to October 1, 1959, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, this be laid over until the next meeting. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMNISSION was read, regarding the recommendations made by the Employees Association for re— visions in the proposed Civil Service Ordinance. The Mayor rocucsted the report be filed with the proposed ordinance. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in regard to the proposed closing of a portion of E. 14th Street which was referred, in checking the file there is no indication that this was over referred to the Planning Commission. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, this be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CIJ?F d\1 recommended that the Certificate of Insurance of National Lumber Company, together with the policy of Ohio Farmers Indemnity Conp'.ny, be approved. Moved by Heck, se— conded by Parchen,'that the recommendation of the attorney be approved. Carried, by'the following vote to —wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. ATTORNEY CtJ_RRAN reported that the Attorney for the California rater and Telephone Company has requested, that pursuant to the letter which accompanied the copy of the petition for the increase in rates, that arrangements be made whereby officials of the ater Company have an informal conference with the City officials, and that a committee be appointed for that purpose., TOi LEONARD was present and stated he proposes that we ask the State government to exempt the company we pay the taxes to, or make everybody else pay. If it is a municipal government they cannot be made to pry taxes, but they can pay in lieu. of taxes. HAYOR -HODGF stated the South Bay District have expressed desire to meet with the committee, MAYOR HODGE appointed Councilwoman Hollingsworth as Chairman of the committee, and anointed Councilman Heck and himself to servo on the committee. THE I TT"R OF '_"STABTISHILTG _ POLICY FOR SF TE MAIN INST .T.T;,TIONS 9/21 83 IN UNDEVELOPED AREAS was presented. COUNCILTdOMAN HOLLINGST?ORTH asked the City Manager if there are many areas that are not connected to the sewer. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated approximately 805 of the City areas are sc ered, or sewer is available to then. In the past it has been the policy of the Council where- in sewer extensions were treated individually. 'The question of requiring full_ width streets to be dedicated, to improve sidewalks and curbs is something that the Council will have to decide as a. natter of policy. It would be the Manager's re- commendation that it be considered on its individual merit on the extension of those sewers. If 're find there is a, poten- tial income off of the serer, and it is economically feasible for us to do so, it would be the Manager's recommendation that the sewer be extended, and we should stay on that policy all the way through. That does not take into consideration the subdivisions, which are covered by the Subdivision Ordinance. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen that the ?1a.nning Commission's recommendation for sewer connections be aco--ed, where a. street is not of legal width that the necessary rations oust be made to bring it up to the necessary w_ai:..' „ comply with the ;pattern, and they be improved with sid..:r r, and paving before they can get the sewers connect ;i -t the ;1utomary fee. Motion lost, by the following vote to-wi'. ` Ayes'. Heck, Parchen, Nays: Hollingsworth, Hodge. Absent: Jansen. CITY EANAGE : BIRD suggested that we go before the Plann`ng Commission, discuss their proposed requirements, show then our aide of the Picture and see if we cannot cone to some solution in the matter. 'le have in a previous policy severed people in the fringe areas at the same cost as those within the City, and this should also be considered in establishing a, policy. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City Manager's recommendation be a.poroved, and this be referred back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Pirchen, Hodge. Nays: None. absent: Jensen. REPORT OF CIVIL SERVICE COiii ISSION regarding request of City Treasurer for Job classification for delinquent bill collector, was presented. COU: OIL TOi ;N HOLLINGST!ORTH stated this problem has not been solved a.s yet, and it is her recommendation that this be laid over for further study a.nd have a, temporary em- ployee to do the collecting. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY TREASURER HOLDATE was read, stating it is necessary that she obtain the services of a field man. It is requested that a "Service Maintenance Man" be hired on temporary employment until a de- cision is made by the Commission. Also needed will be the use of a Piece of City rolling equipment. Gasoline has been bud- geted for this vehicle. •ir. Ra.ynont T. Keener, 634 Sanitarium Avenue, was recommended. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that Miss Ho lgate's recorinenda.tion for a Service Mainten- ance Han be'approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Parchen. Absent: Jensen. DR. J. M. HO?-':rARD, 3240 "F" Avenue, was Present, stating he is authorized to speak for Mr.'Huntington of the Drive In Theatre, the owner of Cloyed's Dairy, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and many others in the areas bounded by National Avenue, High- land Avenue, the southerly boundary of the City of National City and the northerly boundary of the City of Chula Vista. ITe wish to advise the Council that they are oprosed to any annexation proceedings, in part, or in whole, of this area. mS. KODISH was present and stated she agrees with Dr. Howard in not wanting to ba forced to be annexed to the City. 9/21 84. FRANK BRINIMI N, Secretary of the Cha.nber of Commerce, wns present and rend n communication requesting 1500.00 from the City in their current budget for highways signs or billboards. Foster and Kleiser propose to donate the space rent free to the City. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Chanber of Commerce be granted n432.00 for the signs. Carried, by the following vote to -writ: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. COMMMUNICATION FROM M. E. STAFFEN was read, requesting an ex- tension of one year on his present rental on the water front of City Tidelands. His property bond of 500.00 will be con- tinued. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that Mr. Stiffen be granted an extension of his .:last for one year, at the sane rate. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen:. A recess was declared at this tine. The meeting was called to order by'Mayor :' c o .:l.ci_ neri- bers present: Heck, Hollingsworth, Pnru'z ., Hoc;te, Council members absent: Jensen. COMMUNICATION FROM R. J. GILL arms rend, stating that 29th Street west of fDir Avenue as it now exists on the city naps is shown as a major 80 foot through street end requested that 29th Street in this area be changed to a minor 60 foot street. MAYOR HODGE requested this be referred to the City Planner and City Engineer to cone back to the Council with a recon- nendation, COUNCILMAN P RCHEN asked if the possibility of the City condemning that Property at Mr. Gillis expense. MAYOR HODGE stated that can be included in their reconnend- ations. APPOINTMENT OF T?:r0 MEMBERS ON COI.MITTEE FOR BUSINESS LICENSE ORDITIANCE, was Presented. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that E. J. Christman and Gilbert Fritz be appointed to the Committee for Business License Ordinance, and that Mrs. Heats and Mr. Stowe be alternates. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Parchen. Absent: Jensen. APPLICATION FOR ON SALE BEER BEVERAGE LICENSE BY BUSY BEE GRILL was presented. REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE SMITH was rend, stating that investigation fails to develop any legal grounds for a protest.of this license. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the anplieation be tabled and let the Board of Equalization determine who is going to grant it. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollings- worth, Parchen, Hodge, Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. SIDEtrALK LICENSE BOND OF LADY BRAKER T.ra_s presented and re- ferred to the City Attorney for atnroval. APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER & trINE' BEV 'RAGE LICENS?? BY SMITHS MARKET, 1540 Coolidge Avenue, was presented. REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE SMITH stated that investigation fails to disclose any legal grounds for protest of this ^nplicotion. 'loved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the applidntion be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge, Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. 9/21 85 COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read, advising that Tidelands Avenue from 19th to 13th Street is now a por- tion of the Major Street System in National City. MAYOR HODGE ordered the communication filed. C0iviMUNICATION FROM' FIRST' CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, was read, stating on June 12, 1953, the Church asked permission to place three directional signs at 10th and National, loth and High- land, and 8th and "E". They request that they be informed if this is permissable. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, this be approved and directed to the Supt. of Streets. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA WATER. & TELEPHONE COMPANY was read, regarding petition for increased rates and included Schedule No. Lp on service connections for automatic sprinkler systems. COMMUNICATION FROM W. J. CROSSLEY was read, :_'" girding vacation pay for accumulated time he did not tal_zr; ,7.2 for the ter- mination of his employment October 31, 93. and :quested that his name be Put on the reserve list for th,; recr-ati,on de- partment. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hev__, that the request be referred to the Civil Service Commission to make a report of their action regarding this matter, and their re- commendation. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM TOPRER.ETTE CLUB was read asking if it is possible for each member of the Council to donate their salary for November to the fund for a seeing eye dog for the blind. November 20th they are having a Fancy Headdress Ball_, the proceeds going toward buying the dog. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck_, that the Council donate their check for the month of November. Carried, by the'following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. C0A4MUNICATION FROM FIRST (METHODIST CHURCH was read, requesting a loading and unloading passenger zone on'Eighth Street at the entrance of the church. Moved by Parchen, seconded. by Heck, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM WAYNE E. MACY was read, requesting per- mission to install one dr'y`ray on Highland Avenue near 24th Street of greater length/ fitted by ordinance.._ CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had a report, as setforth and required.by Ordinance 851, which requires any over width driveway, etc. to be processed by the City Mangger s office, to crake a recommend- ation either for or against to the Council. RE70RT OF THE CITY ENGINEER was read. CITY MANAGER BIRD said he wished to supplement the Engineer's -report and request that the Council favor the request and authorize a resolution to be prepared as setforth in the ordinance. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that a resolution be prepared approving this plan. Carried, by the following vote to -wit. Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None_ Absent: Jensen. C0iflWNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO CONVENTION AND TOJRIST BUREAU was read, offering. a new service to the community of National City. They have newly created "self-service information racks" for tourists. They will also make available tourist litera- ture for these racks and will replenish the supplies at regular intervals. MAYOR H:ODGE suggested this be referred to the v Chamber of Commerce. 9/21 86 COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA SAFETY COUNCIL was read, asking that the City contribute to the crusade they have undertaken for the purpose of effecting a reduction in the trenendous loss in lives and injuries on our streets and highways. The con- nunication was ordered filed, APPLICATION FOR REFUNDONBUSINESS LICENSE BY ELSIE A. FAGAN, in the a.nount of 75.00, was rend. The apnlic-^.tion'was approved by City Treasurer Hoigate. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the refund be granted. Carried, by the'follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Bnrchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. COIilIUNICATION FROM MARIAN FESLER 1URDY w»,s rend, requesting that the Council initiate proceedings to'clo;e the portion of the alley lying in rear of Lots 13 to 1.7, is • 'L:usive, Block 175, City Plat. Moved by Heck, seconded Ty Hollingsworth. this be referred to the Planning Connisr:L LL . C'r�r. rigid., n11_ the Council -present voting age.. COMMUNICATION FROM JACK SCHRADE, AssemLi_; was rend, stating he would be most ,.p7)l _C•: .Give formed of any problems that are of inter: _.. j me c- community on the Assembly level. He is interesteci acquainted with the City's needs a.nd wish to formuI whereby the entire district can best be served. 1 .Lat. 5, 1:44 in - Jr.. to the it becoming ate policies Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that 730,000.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund for the purchase of the housing project, and that a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -grit: Ayes: Hoch, Hollingsworth, Hodge.. Nays: ?archon. Absent: Jensen. RESOLUTION NO. 6255 was read, authorizing the transfer of 730,000.00 from the General Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Paschen. Absent: Jensen. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE CO-MITTEE presented: General Fund 11.0,117.19 Traffic Safety Fund 200.04 Park P,I & 1 Fund ' 342.11 Retirement Fund 1;804.54 Payroll_ Fund 20;817.08 TOTAL S,3,280.96 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck aPnroved, and warrants ordered drawn for the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. COUNCILYrOHAN HOLLINGS?•10RTH stated in Waking un the budget the sun of 2150,000.00 was budgeted for the purchase of the hous- ing, but inadvertently was set up in the General. Fund, and it should have been Capital Outlay Fund. For this reason it was necessary to transfer the 130,000.00 from the General Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund as there was not 133,000.00 in the Canital Outlay Fund. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heel:, that our budget be corrected, and that 7133,000.00 be placed in Capital Outlay Fund rather than in the General_ Fund for the Housing Purchase. Carried,'by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. , that the bills be sane. Carried, by Hollingsworth, Parchen, 9/21 87 Nays: Parchen. Absent: Jensen. BERNARD J. BANKE was present, and asked if the 130,000.00 was a loan fron the General Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund, or an actual trans- fer. MAYOR HODGE said it was a transfer. RESOLUTION NO. 6256'was read, authorizing and approving the expenditure of "a133,335.33 fron the Cs.pital Outlay Fund to Federal Public Housing Administration, for the purchase of projects CAL 4258, 4462 and 4678. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the Council requested that distribution be made of the $21,338.71 that is in the Unapportioned Tax Fund. The City Treasurer has outlined the `.+d.s�ribution, and Mrs. Alston reconnended it be referred to t.:; Gi'y Attorney to prepare the resolution for the next r^ ; t:'_.. . -doled oar Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the r= o; ;_l"-c_oi. c: sh; City Clerk be approved. Carried, r7.1 i'., voting aye. CO1fliUUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNi " rend, stating that the Board of Direetc: Authority cordially invites the nenbers :,. .:r_` their fannies to the dedication of th; L.„r.niut Aqueduct, to be held Saturday, October 2. 1954, The dedication exercises will take placu at the of the Oat Hills Tunnel, located approxinately north of the City of Escondido. COMMUNICATION FROM UNITE') SUCCESS DRIVE requesting permission to exhibit a Red Feather Sign on the City Hall property which will be put up and nnaintained by Larry Freeman, was read. Th purpose of the sign is to indicate progressively the percent of money raised towards National City's United Ouccess Drive goal. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that per- nission be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 7. s �� ed �>= ::. 7lego ^.� 2.06 P .i-l. South Portal eight miles e CITY MANAGER BIRD reported on the 1911 Act Petition on "A" Avenue bet'reen 24th and 25th Streets. RE'OP.T FROM CITY ENGI- NEER l.'APNICK stated that after studying the records it was found that the frontage that signed the petition is less than one-half,nnd in view of this and the stated desire of the residents, it is the City lanagerla recommendation that the project be abandoned. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated tha.t'a com- munity meeting was held regarding 1911 Act petitions, and sone of these are going along with what was ascertained from the desires of the people who attended that neeting. The City Manager also recommends the abandonment of the "A" Avenue pro- ject. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that n resolution be prepared abandoning the,1911 Act on "A" Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. CITY IMt,ANAGER BIRD presented a 1911 Act petition on "I" Avenue from 22nd to 24th Street, 22nd from Highland to "I", and 23rd Street from Highland to "I" Avenue. This was referred to the City Engineer, and his report states that oh checking the County Assessors records, he finds thrrtt the subject petition has 56..5% of the frontage signed. It is recommended that the Council, by resolution, accept the petition and authorize the City Engineer to furnish n description of the district. 9/21 88 Moved by Deck, be prepared, a to -writ: Ayes: None. Absent: seconded by Hollingsworth, that a. resolution s recommended. Carried, by the following vote Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge r Nays: Jenseni 1911 ACT PETITION on North Clairmont, for paving only, was presented. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER UARCdICK stated that on checking the County Assessor's records, he finds that the petition has 5L.9 of the frontage signed. It is recommended that the Council, by resolution, accept the petition ^.nd order the City Engineer to furnish a description of the district. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen. Hodge. P3ay None. Absent: Jensen. 1911 ACT PETITION on North Drexel, was d r. .;'O)_7.' FROI'i CITY ENGINEER WARTJICK stated that upon Assessor's records it was found that 111 Drexel has 59.8% of the frontage signJr_ • ,need by the Council that a resolution be p..'•. ;d to accc•, `.'ae petition a.nd authorize the City Engin to furnish ,.=3— cription of the district. roved by i'-; : : seconded by r:ullings- worth, that a Resolution be prepared. anried, by the :'ollow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes' Heck, Hollirsworth, Parchen, hedge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. REQUEST FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was read, requesting permission be granted for the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the purchase of one 1,000 gal. Pumper and 'L Initial Attack High Pressure Unit. Both items were allowed in the 1954-55 budget. CITY ILNAGER BIRD stated there wras s,t up tentatively $,90,000.00 in outlay in the budget, of which we were assumed to negot- iate on lease purchase contract. The Penner was $22,000.00, and the High Pressure Unit was `1_0,000.uu. In the budget it was set up "payment on contract plus interest" of $27,500.00. Tonight $30,000.00 has been transferred from the General Fund, and the question is, do ire have the money now? Moved by Heck, that we defer from advertising for bids for approximately three months. Motion died for lack of a. second. CHIEF BAILEY was Present and stated he just wished to get started on this and get the specifications complete. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated we do not have a.ny specifications as yet. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that approval be given to purchase a 1000 gal. Pumper and Initial Attach High Pressure Unit, and the specifications be pre?tired. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Parchen Absent: Jensen. CITY MANAGER BIRD'stated he had a letter which is in connection with the 1911 Act, tentative, on Third Street. It wa.s suggested at the conference meeting by the property owners on 3rd Street that they would attempt to ascertain the cost of the lot where- in we include it in condemnation prodeedings to carry on the 1911 Act, if so desired. COMMUNICATION FROM J; A. RATCHFORD was read, stating they represent Harold'Lowell, owner of a small lot at and near Laurel Street and an alley, and between 3rd and 4th Streets. They would like to negotiate with the City to purchase the entire lot for the sum of $1,250.00. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the Third Street situation is depen— dent on it in one sense. Whether we propose to go ahead and include it into the proceedings and condemn it, or whether we should negotiate and attempt to sell the remaining portion, or not, is a question that will have to be studied. The communi- cation was referred to the City Engineer. 9/21 89 00i JtJNIC.ATION FROM THE JUSTICE COURT was rend,•stating they are granting the request for use of the Judge9 Chambers for Council purposes Nov. 3, 1954, from 8:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, was read, stating the situation has been reviewed with respect to trash and garbage disposal at the U. S. Naval Station, and they have been advised that the sorting operation at the 13th•^nd Cleveland Avenue site in National City was temporary and has now been ^.ba.ndoned for a site located inside the fenced enclosure at the Naval St^tion. This locr.tion.' is wholly within the City of San Diego, ^.nd twill, we trust, no longer create a situation which will be found obnoxious to your community. A TUI0RANDUM FROM CHIEF OF ''OLICE SMITH wa read, regard,r.g Ord. 750 - Wrecking Ynrds, stating that "no case of ;::. South 47th Street Wrecking Yard, owned by MY L ,terlee• ,, contin- ued until a. later date in the South Ba:r �` Mice 7 (,hula Vista, on Monday September 20, 1954. R'i. I o:e .ntered a plea of guilty and will return to c )? ; L for pasc. r f sen- tence on Friday, September 24, 1954 _ _J,00 A.M. Trelikes ^ppeared in court on iviondpy, nc ember 20, 1954 and was, upon his request, granted a. conru?'::nnce unti?. Thursday, September 23, 1954, at 10:00 A.M. for ^ raignment. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he needs n member of the Sewer Anneal Board, Under the Sewcr Ordinance the Anneal Board is onnsti- tuted of the City Engineer, Supt. of Streets, Building Inspector and one Councilman. Mr. Bird stated he hod nn none-1 from Paul L. Estop, 1126 E. 24th Street, MAYOR HODGE nnrointed Councilman Parchen n.s a member of the Bo^.rd. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has rn a.grecnent between nronerty owners to lay the dust, by _penetration i1 coat on the North one-half of 14th Street for 140 feet "bt of "0" Avenue by private contractor. They wish to hoid the City free from: any responsibility, and they want permission to have their contr-'ct- or do the work under the supo;rvision of the Bunt. of Streets. Under the cireumst^nces, it is the Mnn^ger's recommendation this be allowed. love by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that the City Manager' o recommend-^tion be tnnroved. Cnrried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, ?archon, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. CITY :MANAGER BIRD stated he would like to recommend that the City Engineer be ^.pnointed Ex-Officio Trnffic Engineer for the City. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fnrchen, that the recommendation be approved. Carried, n11 the Council present voting nye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated ho had a request to change the Sub- division Ordin^nce by adding one section to it; namely to add Section 8.1 which is "fees". Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that the nronosed amendment be approved, a.nd that it be referred to the City Attorney for the preparation of an ordinance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge, Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported on the_ status of the 1911 Act on 18th Street from Palm to Rachael. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that we continue the 1911.Act on 18th Street, and a resolution be prepared. .C^.rried,'by the following vote to -wit; Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, 'archon, Hodge. Nnys: None. 9/21 90 Absent: Jensen. COUNCILV01.AN HOLLINGSWORTH stated" sonetine ago she got n. cony of the Fire Chief's annual report, and it contained a stntenent that he wns sure n nenber of the State Fire Underwriters Board would be glad to appear at a neeting with thn Council. In order to underctnnd all the points a.s to how n City is rated, etc. it would be well to authorize Mr. Bailey to arrange such a neeting. MAYOR HODGE so ordered. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HOUSING GAUTEREAUX stated in working with the City Attorney they have taken the occupancy agreement as was used by the City of Coronado and have gone over tt thoroughly and made sone corrections and the sane has been subnitted to the press for rrinting. ATTORNEY CURIAW reported that he did not go to the League of California Cities, as he found that after checking with then by telephone the situation up north, with one "possible exception involved nanagement under special connission, which would get us confused. We have the sane situation here with Coronado and Chu'1_n Vista. Coronado has already adopted sone of the ground work that we need, and if we can keep uniform to the Directors of the Hous- ing in each of three cities working together and 'being ad- vised by the respective City Attorneys we will work it out as we go. Mr. Curran said he did go over the agreement with dr. Gauterenux, in accordance with instructions, that he thought it should be npnroved by motion. Moved by Heck, se- conded by Hollingsworth, that the form be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting nye. The next thing would be authorisation for continued occupancy during the month of October under the rental arrangement in effect pursuant to the P H A, n.nd prior to November lst Mr. Gnutereaux will cone up with revised schedule after he has had a.n opportunity to conforn with the requirements of the ngreenent that we consult with the Navy. They axe getting 30 days notice prior to October 1st, and nrebeing n.dvised that if they do not sign n. nor lease with the ndjustnent which will be ngreed upon that it is effective ^.s n 30 day notice to quit on Novenber lst. Moved by Heck, seconded by P^rchen, to include that the P H arrnngenent be continued at the sane rents for the month of October. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Pnrchen, Lodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. DIRECTOR OF -'UBLIC HOUSING GAUTEREAUX stated he had completed a list of tentative employees within various labor classifi- cations in _preparation of staffing the City's Olivewood Hous- ing nrogran, starting as of October 1., 1954. The Position salary bracket, monthly salary, nines and addresses are ass follows: 1iAINTEi` ANC DEP :RTMENT Position No. Maintenn.nce Supt. Stock Clerk (Foreman) 23 17 Gen. Mechanic 17 (Plumbing) General Mechanic (Carpentry) 17 Gen. Mechanic (Printing) 17 Salar.V Nane. Address $46o,00 311.00 327.00 327.00 327.00 Dwight Stogsdill, 1025 E. lst St., " Nn.tic'nal City Harold E. Boyle, 4056-50th St., San Diego Edward M. Dodrick, 552-A Shasta, Chula Vistas. Harold Janes Kouba, 2208 °'.E" St., SaM Diego 628 Ee 22rd, NatinvW City 9/21 t 1.11inn H. Dees, General Mechanic 17 $327.00 (Electrical & Heating) General Mechanic 17 327.00 General Mechanic General Hechnnic (Heiner) General Mechanic (Helper) Laborer Laborer Laborer Laborer 17 327.00 15 269.00 15 269.00 14 256.00 14 256.00 14 256.00 14 256.00 Management Aid 18 Cashier 16. Inter-lerk (Tynist)13' Inter -Clerk (Fisca1il3 Marvin 91 ?Willard B. Condon, 4343 Ocean Blvd San Diego 9 Kinter, 228 Hilltop Ctr, Chula. Vista, 0. Mundnhl, 786 Cn..11a Ave. r nlm City E. Hunt, 193 Hilltop Circle Chula Vista L. Biser, 187 Nat'l. Ave., Chub+ Vistas' Lowe, 1441 E. 17th, National City LeRoy Steverson, S50 Mnnknto Dr. 'Chula Vista Frank J. Speyrer, 723 - 28th St. National City Thomas E. Gresham, 2540 E. 8th St, National City Conrad Robert George Harold L. C. MANAGEMENT OFFICE 327.00 Elsie D. o. i:.,. �; 14":,_ K Earl Dr. 7-.v'.on-.1 City 311.00 Lois H. Mc.j.: 'i_' ^_r:.; �.; cK! St. %i^;t_.a Vista. 269.00 Helen. R. n b;411S i 34 "B" Ave. I(a;A.onat City 269.00 Bette %a Haven Your innedinte consideration in mn_'_.rg the poti: •ments is essential ns physical examinatiohs a..re _mandatory prior to employment. Cron n na.intennnee and operations standpoint, in the Director's opinion, we are prepared to immediately t^ke over. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Housing Director's list of enployees, and their salaries, be nvnroved. Carried, by.the followed vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Pnrehen, Hodge. Nye:aNone. Absent: Jensen. COMMUNICATION FROM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HOUSING GAUTEREAUX was read, regarding blanketing into Civil Service certain ennloyees of the Housing. As per Council Action of Sentenber 7th, 1954, grn.nting the establishing of four ton position classifications within the City's Civil Service and same to be b:anketed in, the following classifications are recomnendek' iron... ig I"Irr+intennnce Supt.; Housing Stook Clerk (Foreman:) .:L ; Housing ilianagenent Aide; Lou,,4rc C!-.-hier; and that the sane be referred to the Civil Service Comai.ssion for routine procedure. Moved by Heok, that the Dy: ector•, I lnnge- ment Aide nnd Mnintenance Supt. be blanketed 1:- t?.i„ tiers to be temporary. Motion died for lack of a secoo:. ;L t-:r lengthy discussion it was moved by Hollingrwc: : ; :>e ccnd d 'oar Parchen, that the Housing Director be authrr:tze '. ';, nro^,eed with the four neonle on Civil Service, as diverted twc weeks ago in the minutes. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: Heck. Absent: Jensen. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HOUSING GAUTEREAUX stated he is preparing to send n notice to n11 tenants of Olivewood Housing on or before October 1st informing them of certain specific changes that will affect rental rates effective Nov. 1, 1954. It is recorinended that an approximate 8% increase on the basic rent rate, meaning unfurnished dwelling units, effecting n11 units in the interest of public service and utility n.djustnents? And that such total figure be estimated to a. sum closest to the 92 mount divisible by three, a.nd that the existing furniture rent rate remain as is, and in the ease of furnished unit require that the furniture rent rate be added. Further that a security deposit of one -thud of the rental base rate be re- quired on all dwelling units, and same shall effect s.11 tenants within the Housing as of Nov. 1,'1954. Further, in behalf of relieving hardships upon tenants, it is recommended allowing the tenant three consecutive, approximate equal payments, in the completing of this deposit. That these extra surcharges be levied, as follows} Tenants with an existing installed or any future installment of automatic washing machines be charged as follows: No bedroom to one bedroom, per month 500; two bedrooms, 750; three bedrooms, 11.00. Any deep freeze, other than in connection with refrigeration, per month, COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked if there is a. deposit required now. MR. GAUTEREAUX stated there is not. COUNCILMAN HECK said he felt the deposits should be made at the tine they, rent the property. He can see:making e. concession to the tenants now living there, but not to any new ones. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that•the present tLzants will not be required to nut up a deposit, but all new tenants moving in the project will have to pay the deposit at the sme time they make the first monthis payment. Carried, by the `J.'.'i.wring vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, 'archer., HoCIEe.. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen. Moved by Heck, seconded by7.I'then, that the increase of 8% on the basic rental rate (r.eng an unfurnished dwelling) plus the•surcharges, as recommended by the Director of Public Housing, be approved, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, ?archen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Jensen DIRECTOR OF `'UBLIC HOUSING GAUTEREAUX stated he has prepared a tentative budget to present to the Council for the period of October 1, 1954 to June 30, 1955, for the operation of the project, as follows: Administrative salaries, 111,996.00; operation salaries, 139,369.00; special services, including legal representation, estimated emergency overtire, estimated auditing, $1,076.00; general office supplies, $1,200.00; general materials and supplies, `'10,000.00; furnace fuel burner oil, 65,000 gals, 8,450.60; equipment repairs, etc., 12,900.00;' contractual services, mattress renovation, office equipment, City garbage and trash, 19 500.00.• The Housing is being charged 38lopo.00 to be paid to the City for the collection of garbage and trash. Gas, oil, and tires, /756.00; utilities; electricity, 116,590.00; gas, 111,640.00; water, ` 24,039.00, raking a total of utilities of approximately $52,269.00. One item of outlay, one senior size power edger, 11.85.00, making a total of $137,695.00 other than anticipated tentative amount of -insurance and bonds. Insurance and bonds is anticipated at ?2,107.00, making a total of 1139,802.00. The insurance and bond people were not able to give the amount of coverage, but ex- pect to get it,tonorrow. The estimated present insurable value of the buildings to be insured are as follows: Office and re- creation bldg., 1154,000,06; carpenter shop and garage, 1.;10,00000;'quonset hut 13,600.00; storage bldg., old fire station, 12,500.00; plumbing and paint st rage bldg., 12,400.00; storage bldg. on 30th Street, 14,000.00;.a total of ,176,500.00. The equipment and stock values are broken down ns follows: Capital assets, $10,060.00; not expendable assets, 18,300.00; expendable assets, $3,600.00; stock 110,000.00, a total of 121,900.00. Total building and stock value are 1208,400.00. It is recommended by the insurance company that the cover- age be added to the blanket policy which has P. 90% average clause. If this is done the existing five would be increased 9/21 93 in the amount of 37,512.00, each, or a total of :;187,560.00. The increase in amount would be added pro-rata to the existing five year average rates. The existing polities must be en- dorsed to exclud', . overage for the habitatinnal nr(.- perties And thei- contents. DIRECTOR OF ''UBL:'^, HOUSING GAUTEREAUX recc=nded that an ordinance establishing n department of Pubic Housing oe adopted. ATTORNEY CURR N stated he was in ecord, an wince there is a tine element involved he has pre, red an G_'ainance. ORDINANCE NO. 868, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A NEW :;{,:- PAfTNENT OF CITY GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF N;•LTIONAL C,,TY TO BE KNOWN AS THE' HOUSING DE"'ARTEENT'" , was pre: Anted as an emer- gency ordinance,"and read in full. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Ordinance be ado-;ed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HOUSING GAUTE?EAUX stated that due to"the fact that we are going to be in business as of October 1, 1954, it is going to be necessary that n500.00 loin be mado to the Olivewood Housing, as a revolving fund to st,rt I. -.usiness. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that a a :�znt in the amount of 1500.00 be drawn in favor of Olivew:c Dousing. Carried, by the following vote to. T-it: Ayes: Heck; _.)11ings- worth, Parchen, Hodge, Nays: Nora;, Absent: Jensen MR. GAUTE--ZAUX stated he has receive::: a statement from the Assessor's Office with regard to tL.c assessed valuation of the Olivewood Project, both termed National City In and National City Out. National City Cut, meaning that portion of the project that was in the County prior to annexation; and the values were determined prior to March let. We have an assessed valuation of 0714,150.00 for the property at that time on the Inside, and 0128,690.00 for the Droperty on the Outside,"both carrying a different rate per ?100.00 valuation. The 1714,150.00 carrying the combined rate of $6.84 per hundred; the property on the Out carrying a valuation of 36.15. The combined figure of those two would show a total of 156,775.16; and anticipnting that we would be liable for three -fourths of that amount would show in the neighborhood of 142,581.37. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. The meeting closed at 1:55 A4M, /14 MAYOR, CITY dF gA IONAL CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK 9/21 9%. 2e the Duly elected an alified 0ou.cil :wets of the City o2 xation 1 city, 0alifoini«, do hereby consent to the holdiz of a Special 0ou oil Peeti on September 29, 195$, the hour of 300 P. h. o'clock in the Council Chambers at the city Hall, ional City, Jalifornia, for the purpose o Consumation of Olivowood cousin Project purchase. proval of contractual services. &dortioz of HousinR Project budget. Changes o2 city Budget. tcd this 23th day of 2r, 1954. togisz<-1-74-zei 2� 3 9/29