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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 01-19 CC MIN145 National City, California, January 19, 195' Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Sarn at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Campbell, Parchen, Sarn. Councilmen absent: Carrigan, Moeser. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, th:t the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 5, 1954, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell;: Bailey, Gautereaux., Warwick. HERBERT A. BARNES, 1129 "B" Avenue, was present and inquired whether Attorney Campbell had any report to make regarding the brochure on "Illegal Insurance Practices" which was re- ferred to him at the last meeting. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there is nothing in it to which he disagrees, and if there would be any violation under the heading of "Illegal Insurance Practices" it would be the Insurance Commissioner that would maintain the action, or the complaint could be filed with the Insurance Company itself. MR. BARNES stated he would take this up at some other time. MRS. KODISH, 2107 "A" Avenue, was present and read a communicat- ion from the NATIONAL CITY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION which stated they request action be taken on the 1911 Act petition for Harbison Avenue between Division and 8th Street. They also wished to know why the street light promised residents between Kenton & Drexel Street has not been installed. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he has prepared a resolution to be presented at this meeting to direct the Engineer to prepare all the necessary reports so that the second hearing can be set. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he would check the request for the street light. NEY LANDRY, Radio Engineer of the Federal Communications Commission, was present and stated that in regard to Ordinance No. 757 which regulates interference with radio reception, he would like to suggest that the Ordinance be amended to in- clude television reception. He also suggested that Section 4, which pertains to "enforcement" be changed. MAYOR SARN re- quested the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 757. BYE,P'ELPS , Engine q in :zarge of the 1911 Act proceed;ngs, was present and explained the fees charged and how the pay- ments are made for various projects. Mr. Phelps stated he has had his money invested in the 1911 Act for over a year and requested payment. MAYOR SARN stated it was now time for the opening of bids on the truck. The following bids were opened: CITY MOTORS, $4,235.33, plus $965.56 for hoist. A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. C. A. GRAY, 1954 Dodge, $4,705.00, Dodge with hoist, $5,425.00. Bond in the amount of $550.00 accompanied the bid. FULLER MOTORS, 1953 Ford, $5,025.86, alternate bid, out right purchase, no trade, no transfer of bodies, $3,872.50. No bond was included. BAY SHORE MOTORS, 1954 Ford, $4,329.54, alternate bid. $4904.31. A certified check in the amount of $505.27 accompanied the bid. INTER- NATIONAL HAFV3STER COMPANY, first option, new body, $4.466.30, old body, $3,901.30; second option, new body, $4,550.30 old 1/19 146 =y, $3,985.30; third option, new body, $4,635.30, old bod- , ,170.30. A certified check in the amount of $500.00 was r31uded. PEARSON MOTOR COMPANY, $5,280.71, alternate 5,946.73, alternate bid using dump truck body from ederal dump truck, $4,863.92, second G:;ernate A certified check in the amount of $595.00 aocompanied the bid. GENERAL TRUCK & ENGINE COMPANY, $4,782.26, alternate bid; $4,290.66. Bid bond in the amount of $600.00 was included. MAYOR SARN referred the bids to the City Manager and City Attorney for checking and recommendation at the adjourned meeting of January 26, 1954. MAYOR SARN called for the hearing on the closing of a portion of Wilson Avenue and a portion of 12th Street. No one was present objecting to the closing. MAYOR SARN stated this hearing has been continued for sometime as it is the locality where Klauber Wangenheim Company propose to build a warehouse. It has been stated that the Council has put some obstacles in the way of Klauber Wangenheim starting construction, and today he contacted the interested parties and was informed the holding up of the project had nothing to do with the City officials, but before they can build in National City it is necessary that they dispose of their present warehouse. The hearing was continued until 8:00 P.M. o'clock, February 2, 1954. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the second reading of the ordinance on food handling has been held up pending a report from the County. MAYOR SARN requested this be held over until we hear from the County. RESOLUTION NO. 6106 was read, authorizing the transfer of $1,500.00 from the Capital Outlay Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund, as a loan. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. $1,001.00 from inquent Fund. the Resolution voting aye. 6107 was read, authorizing the transfer of the Trust & Agency Fund to the Special Del - Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present APPLICATION FOR ON SALE GENERAL BEVERAGE LICENSE by Floyd O. & Helen P. Hicks, Club Melody, 804 National Ave., was read. The premises are now licensed and the application was ordered filed. APPLICATION FOR ON SALE BEER BEVERAGE LICENSE by Arvid 0. Peterson, Elbo Rest, 309 Highland Ave., was read. The premises are not licensed. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that we obtain a report from the Police Dept. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated if we wish to protest we must do so by January 21st. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Attorney be instructed to file a protest in the event any reason for so doing is shown by the Police Dept. investigation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION TO MOTE A BUILDING by Betty Edelen was presented. The building is to be moved from the front to the rear of the lot, 2115 National Ave., and is to be used as a residence. BETTY EDELEN was present and stated she wishes to move the residence now on the front of her property to the rear, and at 1/19 147 tie present time she does not know what she will do with the iyont part of the property. Moved by Campbell, seconded h7 Parchen, that the request be granted. Carried, all Coll men present voting aye. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE FOR C. A. LARSEN CONSTRUCTION COPP- ANY were presented and City Clerk Alston asked that they be approved by the City Attorney. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved them as to form. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen; that the certificates be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM M. C. PATERSON, Chairman, Marcy Hof Dimes, was read, requesting permission to use a piano and public address system in connection with the Mach of Dimes Parade on January 30th. MAYOR SARN requested City Manager Gautereaux to make the necessary arrangements for the use of this equipment. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for the month of December, 1953, was presented and ordered filed. REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR AND ARCHITECT regarding certificate of payment No. 3 for the Fire Station and Library, was presented. This payment is included on the warrant register. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that payment be made. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6108 was read, that the following expenditure be paid from the Capital outlay Fund: C. A. Larsen, Fire Station, $12,610.80; C. A. Larsen, Library, $12,628.65, total, $27,239.45. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by Nelson & Sloan, was presented. The building is located on the South side of Miramar Road, between Highway 395 and Highway 101 and is to be moved to the Southeast corner of 24th St. and Tidelands. It was the re- commendation of Building Inspector Bird that the request be granted. The building is to be used as a warehouse. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the request to move the building be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM GUY C. WILSON, JR., was read, in regard to the Mayfair Market, and requested a meeting with the Council. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated they would like to meet with the Council January 26th to discuss the proposed 10th Street. MAYOR SARN requested the City Clerk send out letters inviting the Chamber of Commerce, Planning Commission and the Security Title Insurance Company to attend the adjourned meeting January 26, 1954 at 7:30 P.M. in this regard. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK was read, regarding the culvert at 16th and "A". The culvert has been found to be less than one-third of the size required for the amount of flood waste expected at that poin'-. For the present it is recommended that no further construction be allowed on the existing culvert. Any additions made to the structure would aggravate the conditions as they now exist. The City might investigate the requirements of the State Flood Control Act to ascertain the possibilities of obtaining funds to aid in th4, very expensive construction which will be required from 7.47 Avenue to West Avenue. It was approved by City Manager Gautereaux. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated that the Engineer from the Flood Control Board is in the County and asked for 1/19 148 an appointment with him to explain the various phases of t_ LA .00d Control Act, and Mr. Warwick will meet with him_ en Thursday. MAYOR SARN ordered the communication filed, e' -:.' by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the request c:" Lembo to extend the culvert at l6th and "A" be denial. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK regarding the paving of Haffly Avenue, was read. It was suggested that the Council allow the Santa Fe Railway to use a six inch plant mixed soil cement base on Haffly Avenue as an alternate -.for the eight inch crusher run base they have proposed. The plant mixed soil cement base has proven itself to be a better type of base for use over tidelands and unstable subgrades. It was approved by City Manager Gautereaux. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that either type may be used. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM C. A. LARSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY was read, requesting extension of time for the construction of the Library. Due to the strike at the National Steel & Ship- building Company, their source of steel material, construction on the Library was delayed. They requested an extension of their completion date from March 24, 1954, to May 5, 1954. RESOLUTION NO. 6109 was read, extending the time for com- pletion of the Library 43 days. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, recommend- ing that a street light be installed on "0" Avenue between 20th and 22nd Street. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the light be installed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. FINAL REPORT OF THE 1953 GRAND JURY was presented, and ordered filed. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she wrote the National Lumber Company requesting them to provide the City with insurance, as per their tidelands lease. They called and stated they had sent in a certificate of insurance December 2lst to the City Manager, but it has not been located. However, they said they will send in another certificate. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she wrote the League of California Cities regarding the action taken by other cities on the item that the Shoreline Planning Association is requesting definite action, but to date no reply has been received. 1 r TTY r.:u ..r Rir.. ALSTON :'it`d..L �'�' she receive ,.'_ a ('.omrn".zn.-ca ticn _rom James A. Robbins, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, stating he has been asked to call a meeting of the committee relative to the annexation of San Diego Bay to the City of San Diego. This meeting will be held Wednesday, January 27, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of Supervisors Chamber in the Civic Center. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated we amended our contract with the Retirement System, and they have stated that if we wish to include the $400.00 death benefit and the three year average it will be necessary to prepare a new set of documents. If the Council wishes to have this benefit for the employees action should be taken on it. If this is taken care of at 1/19 149 this time it will not cost the City any money, but if we wait tJo long we will have to pay for another actuary report., i:ved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that we get tY. a3 to the $400.00 death benefit. Carried, all Counctlr...;r! present voting aye. PROGRESS REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1953, were present- ed and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF NATIONAL CITY was read, asking permission to place two church sighs, one sign on the Northeast corner of 30th and Highland, and one on the Northeast corner of l8th and Highland. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee and that they contact the Church and find out the exact "spot" where the signs are to be erected and check it against blocking of vision of traffic. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM RUEL LIGGETT was presented, regarding Doris Sullivan, wage claim of $330.00. It is for vacation which she claims was due May 1, 1951. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, this be referred to Attorney Campbell. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, present- ing a cost estimate for the purchase and installation of gas equipment and underground tank to be installed at the new Fire Station. He is recommending the installation of the 550 gallon tank capacity, and that the bid submitted by E. C. Newton, for a total price of $413.44 be accepted. Moved by Parchen; seconded by Sarn, that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he would like permission to take the necessary steps to start the Cleveland Avenue project. He would like to work with the City Attorney and City Engineer to get this underway, and recommended the dealing with Mr.Phelps, Engineer, for percentage on the total project not to exceed 9.2%. MAYOR SARN authorized the City Manager to proceed, as requested. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated the Fire Dept. will soon be moving into their new quarters and it is necessary that they have some new furnishings. We have a tentative estimate submiti;bd by one firm handling office equipment, general furnishings, etc., for the mere purpose of giving us a guide at the present time. The furnishings probably will cost in the neighborhood of $2,000.00, and City Manager Gautereaux said he is asking permission to call for prices or go out and endeavor to make up a bid list. COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL stated it would be his recommendation that only firms in National City be contacted, and the lowest price be given the business. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated in regard to the request by the Baton Mothers` Club for a trophy case, that he contacted one firm who quoted the price of $145.00. It is his suggest- ion that he shop further for additional prices to see if he can obtain a case for approximately $125.00 which he would consider in line. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase a trophy case for approximately $125.00. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 1/19 150 CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX filed a communication with the Coup ".1 rooarding M. M. Phillips, employee of the Engineering Dept. The Manager stated that he had requested the resignat'_.i c._. Mr. Phillips, which was declined, and requested the on or before January 30th, for insubordination, uncooperac-..e- ness and mannerisms objectionable to the public. Mr. Phillips was present and requested to have his resignation read in full and asked for an explanation for the dismissal which was delivered by the City Manager. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the employment of M. M. Phillips be terminated as of January 31, 1954. Carried, all Councilmen present' voting aye. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he would like to have permission to negotiate with the Gas & Electric Company for the establish- ing of four three-phase services to serve the four warning sirens. It is hoped that the sirens will be placed within the City by the end of next week. These services are part of the Government reimbursing funds. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that permission be granted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6110 was read, approving the tentative map of Scott Subdivision. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that City Manager Gautereaux has received in his office $5,140.17 which is from the State Allocation Board, which means that we have taken all the money to which we are entitled with the exception of $1,309.83 and this is in the process now of being returned to the City. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated we have a request from the Telephone Company for a pole easement on Tidelands Avenue. The request was approved by City Engineer Warwick. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that permission be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6111 was read, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN THE STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAKING ITS EMPLOYEES MEMBERS OF SAID SYSTEM." Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that City Engineer Warwick would like to make a budget transfer from his account A-2, in the amount of $1,580.00 to the following accounts: B-1, $83.25; B-2, $345.73; B-3, $176.79; B-4, $209.54; C-1, $675.19; A-1, $89.50. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the transfer be allowed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTOR.N Y CAMPBELL stated he had prepared a resolution which provides for the next step in the 1911 Act proceedings for the Harbison Avenue project. RESOLUTION NO. 6112 was read, directing the City Engineer to prepare a written report for Harbison Avenue Improvement, pursuant to Part 2, Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, upon the proposed assessment and improvement district defined as Plat 19105 filed in the Office of the City Clerk, April 7, 1953, under Document 19105. 1/19 151 Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that the Civil Service Comni.ssio.i held the hearing on the change of Rule 10.3, Leaves of Absence, and no one was present objecting to the proposed change. The change in the Rule provides for leaves of absence without pay may be granted by the department head for a period not to exceed twelve months, the present rule provides for six months. It was the opinion of the Civil Service Commission that it would be.proper;;to amend the Rule. It was also their recommendation that the classification known as Apprentice Bookkeeping Machine Operator be changed to Junior Bookkeeping Machine Operator. This would only be a change in name; the pay scale would be the same, the rates would be the same. They further recommended that minimum standards and qualifications for Junior Bookkeeping Machine Operator -and the regular Bookkeeping Machine Operator have the following added to it: Ability to type at least 45 words per minute. It was further recommended that the minimum standards and qualifications -for the position of Park Recreation Director beamended to read as follows: :Must have graduated from a college or university of recognized standing with major work in physical or recreational education and have at least one year, or equal, of successful experience in playground and recreation work. Shall be able to obtain an up-to-date Red Cross first -aid certificate. Ability to direct and supervise the work of assistants; ability to inspire confidence and to exercise firm, but fair, discipline; ability to size up situations and people accurately, to adopt an effective course of action and get along well with others; dependability; initiative; enthusiasm; good judgment; high moral standards; pleasing address; good physical condition. RESOLUTION NO. 6113 was read, approving the recommendations of the Civil Service Commission, setforth in Exhibit B, attached to said Resolution. Moved by Parchen,- seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that City Manager Gautereaux is on a temporary leave of absence from another Department, and if the Council wishes to extend the time they can do so since the adoption of the change in the Civil Service Rule 10.3. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the leave of absence of B. J.Gautereaux from the position of Park Supt. be granted for a period not to exceed twelve months from the date of his appointment as temporary City Manager. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. MAYOR SARN stated that upon the recommendation of the City Attorney he would appoint himself as a member of the Finance Committee, pro tem, in the absence of two other members. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that the job has been completed on Third Street from "J" to Laurel, and we have $2,288.24 in the Trust and Agency Fund which was deposited by the property owners for that work which is to be paid to the contractor, Mr. Wisherd. It is legally proper to pay the bill, and it is on the warrant register. /,o 152 LILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $11,632.27 Traffic Safety Fund 790.18 Park Fund 298.98 Retirement Fund 2,746.47 Harbor Fund 30.02 Trust & Ageney Fund 2,288.24 Paproll Fund 18,090.05 TOTAL $35,b76.21 Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding the application of Willis Briggs to move five houses, which was referred to them for recommendation. It was the feeling of the Commission that if this request was granted it would establish a precedent and thus their hopes of doing away with the older homes in that area to permit construction of new apartment houses would be defeated. It was the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission that the request be denied. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the recommendations of the Planning Commission be accepted. Carried, all Councilme._ present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COiVIMISSION was read: regarding the communication received from the Sweetwater Union High School District, relative to the acquisition by them of property located between Granger Street and Van Ness Street, and be- tween 20th and 24th Streets. This property is to be used for a new Junior High School. The Planning Commission approved the acquisition by the School District of this property as a proper location for the construction of a Junior High School. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council the Tentative Official Map of the Master Street Plan, of all existing dedicated streets within the City, for their approval before public hearings to be held by the Planning Commission. COMMUNICATION FROM COMMISSIONER ANDERSON, submitting his resignation as a member of the Planning Commission, effective January 6, 1954, was recommended by the Commission that it be accepted; and the Commission has recommended the names of Donald Gilliland, Thomas Moynahan and Alton Stepheue, and that Fred Peterman be considered for reappointment. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN suggested that the Council consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission and that the appointments possibly be made at the next meeting. MAYOR SARN requested this be done. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated that due to the fact that we are now trying to restore some of the recreational facilities it will be necessary to purchase some material and he has been checking into the Property Maintenance and Improvement Service to see where we may be able to use some of this money for the purpose of putting in a floor in the recreation building, and a foundation for the shuffleboard building; and requested he be granted authorization to proceed with the construction of these projects. Also in Special Services the sum of $300.00 was set up looking ahead to possibly having to hire some building mechanics, and it is going to be absolutely necessary to hire them because our men in the Park have been called upon to do so much work other than Park work. Mr. Gautereaux stated he would like to be able to hire a carpenter to do some of the work. It is going to be necessary 1/19 153 to spend approximately $900.00 to $1,000.00 for various materials. There were no objections from the Council. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated that Admiral Sherman has as head of the Civil Defense and wondered how this w-,ui_. effect our Civil Defense status and how we were progressing. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated we are keeping pace with the average, we are endeavoring to keep up to date with the County and the different cities in the progress of establish- ing our own Civil Defense set up. There are a number of things that have come up which will have to be "ironed out". The annexes as they appear now under Plan A are going to have to be taken care of. We now have prepared our storage for three units; one for National City, and National City is storing our medical supplies for the District, and we have completed our storage area for that and have all of the supplies placed. As far as the center, which is in the Community Building, there has not been anything done in regard to getting additional equipment, which is something that will have to be brought before the Council in the near future. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated at the Council meeting of December l5th there was some discussion in reference to a master street plan, one which seemed to have been misplaced, and that Mrs. Stockman has found the map that was wanted. Mr. Warwick said he has started Mr. Phillips on the job of making a master street plan with the idea of presenting it, or at least showing the first phase of it at this meeting. MAYOR SARN suggested that the Council look at the map, after the close of the meeting. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, hat the meeting be adjourned until January 26, 1954, at 7:30 P.M. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MA OR, CITY OP'/NATIONAL CI ATPL'ES'l CITY CLERK Y,CALIFORNIA 1/19