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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 03-02 CC MIN209 National City, California, March 2, 1954 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: Moeser. Moved by Parchen; seconded by Campbell, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16, 1954, and the adjourned meeting of February 23, 1954, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Bailey, Gautereaux, Warwick. *R. RUNYON from the Paradise Valley Sanitarium & Hospital was present and stated they had a request in for permission to move some houses and asked if it would be presented to- night. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated it will be presented later in the evening. DOROTHY F. JENSEN, 41 E. 2nd Street, was present and read some opinions in regard to the appointive powers of the City Council which pertained to the appointment of Maurice Carrigan. MAYOR SARN stated he did not think anyone on the Council thought it was illegal, and the City Attorney ruled it was legal. HERBERT A. BARNES, 1129 "B" Avenue, was present and stated he was asked by a number of people if a member of the Council is not present at a meeting, or comes in late, if he gets his fee. Also asked what the Council are doing when they have the bills in front of them, if they are scrutinizing the bills, checking totals, etc.; and he would suggest that the member who is doing the checking initial each bill for future reference. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there is no legal method of withholding compensation from a Councilman, even though he be late, it is an emolument of office and not dependent upon actual performance. The Council audits the bills as they sit here. They have a duty to audit the bills and they do so while in session. If they do not, they may find them- selves personally liable. As far as initialing that is un- necessary because a warrant register is prepared by the City Clerk which duplicates everyone of the payments that goes out and the Councilmen who audit the bills sign the warrant register. WILLIAM NOSAL, 3016 Division Street, was present and stated he lived in Park View Terrace Subdivision and the City Engineer's map shows that curbs and paved streets were to be installed, which have not been done. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated the subdivision plans show that it is supposed to be a complete street. There is a possibility that the lots in question have been removed from the subdivision. MAYOR SARN requested that the City Attorney and City Engineer check this to find out what is required. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ON FOOD HANDLING was presented, and Mayor Sarn requested it be laid over until the meeting of March 16, 1954, ORDINANCE NO. 858, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATED AS "SOUTH WEST MESA'.", was presented for the 3/2 210 second and final reading, and read in full. seconded by Campbell, that the Ordinance be all Councilmen present voting aye. THE MATTER OF THE CULVERT at 12th and Highland was presented. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there is no action to be taken on it at this time. Moved by Parchen, adopted. Carried, APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCILMAN was presented. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that Mrs. Dorothy Jensen be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Council. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. Councilman Campbell not voting. CITY CLERK ALSTON administered the oath of office to Mrs. Jensen. RESIGNATION OF CHARLES ANDERSON as a member of the Planning Commission was presented. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the resignation be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that C. F. Allen be appointed a member of the Planning Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that Roy Smith be appointed a member of the Planning Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR SARN requested that the appointment of a third member of the Planning Commission be laid over until the next meeting. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was laid over until the meeting of March 16, 1954. REPORT OF TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE in regard to four parking spaces on "G" Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets, in front of the Telephone Company's office, was presented. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that a 15 minute parking zone be granted for a distance of 50 feet in front of their property. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE in regard to uniform wheel tax, was read, stating considerable study has been given to this problem and they have recommended that all cities adopt a reciprocal business license ordinance. A copy of the Resolution they adopted was enclosed. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked the City Manager what the feeling is throughout the County in this regard. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated at the City Managers' meeting it was discussed somewhat but it was referred back to the Mayors. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager for their recommendation. MAYOR SARN called for the hearing on closing a portion of Wilson Avenue and a portion of 12th Street. There was no one present objecting to the eloxing, and the hearing was continued until March 16, 1954, at 8:00 P.M. o'clock. REQUEST OF TWIN CITY REALTY for refund on business license was read, stating they paid a fee of $25.00 for license for 1954 and a fee of $15.00 each for two salesmen and soon after the fees were paid their plans changed and discontinued their business as of February 28, 1954, therefore they request that a portion of the fees be refunded. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the Council has no legal authority to make a refund. The fee is based upon an annual license, and they had operated the business sometime after the first of the year, and recommended that the request be denied. Moved by Parchen, seconded by 3/2 211 Campbell, that the request be denied. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SHORELINE PLANNING ASSOCIATION in regard to revenue from impounded oil royalty, was presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she wrote the League of California Cities in this regard and they have no recommendation to make until they investigate it further. MAYOR SARN requested the communication filed until we receive more information. COMMUNICATION FROM HIGHLAND AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH was read, in regard to facilities for soft ball games at night. Their schedule calls for a game on each of two nights per week, commencing June 1st, during the summer months. The only facilities available are the recreation grounds of National City. They request an immediate answer as to whether or not facilities for soft ball games to be played at night will be available, and if so what date they will be available. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated that the soft ball grounds which were used in the past have been completely demolished and taken down for the purpose of making the new fill and for relocating other specific recreational facilities. Practically all of the lamps were removed had served their life term and were in a dangerous condition, and that it would be necessary to check into this before a cost estimate could be given for ^.new lighting system. You may expect an expenditure of a night lighted ball field in the neighborhood of approximately $3,500.00 to $4,000.00. MAYOR SARN referred the request to City Manager Gautereaux and asked that he bring back a report as to the cost. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, request- ing permission to advertise for bids for furnishings for the new library building as requested by the Library Board. GLADYS DICKSON, 915 'N" Avenue, was present and asked if there was furniture that was purchased for the Redevelopment Committee which could be used for the Library. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it is his understanding that most of the furniture was purchased by the Redevelopment Agency itself and later sold by the Agency and never became a part of the City. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the request to advertise for bids be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR SARN appointed Councilwoman Jensen a member of the Finance Committee. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $4,889.12 Traffic Safety Fund 1,833.16 Retirement Fund 2,800.81 Harbor Fund 15.67 Trust & Agency Fund 725.00 Payroll Fund 18,115.76 TOTAL $28,379.52 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, Jensen, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 6128 was read; authorizing the following ex- penditures for capital assets be paid from the Capital Outlay Fund: E. C. Newton, for Fire Station Supplies, $413.44; 3/2 212 National Furniture Company, Fire Station Supplies; $581.95, total 995.39. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX regarding the May - time Band Review budget was read, recommending the contract agreement to cover the budget as submitted by the Chamber of Commerce, in the amount of $4,700.00. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked Tom Leonard if he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce. MR. LEONARD stated he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce but not of the Board of Directors. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked if Mr. Leonard was going to submit a bid for trophies since he is in that business. MR. LEONARD said he did not bid on them. RESOLUTION NO. 6129 was read, approving an agreement between the City of National City, and the National City Chamber of Commerce. Frank J. Sarn, Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement for and upon behalf of the City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ELLEN BAEDER, LIBRARIAN, was read, stating the Board of Trustees wish to request a three months leave of absence without pay for Mrs. Cornelia Buye, Children's Librarian, due to ill health. Said leave will begin on March 1, 1954 and terminate on June 1, 1954. During the absence of Mrs. Buye permission is requested to employ Miss Violet I. Menoher, 632 4th Avenue, Chula Vista. Miss Menoher was selected from the Civil Service eligibility list and will serve as Library Clerk at $200.00 per month. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that Mrs. Cornelia Buye be granted the leave of absence, without pay,as requested. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that Violet I. Menoher be employed to take Mrs. Buye's place, as requested. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, recommend- ing that the lease of tidelands to the Santa Fe for wye tracks be renewed with the provision that the lease shall contir. in effect sub4ect to termination on 6 months notice. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to Attorney Campbell for checking. REQUEST FOR REFUND ON THREE BUSINESS LICENSES by Verne 0. Warner, was read, regarding the verified claims of Doyle Bail Bonds, Vic Buono and Alien Bail Bond Agency. The claims were in the amount of $50.00 each. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated last year the Appellate Court ruled that no City could charge for the issuance of a business license for a bail bond, so they paid under protest, and the Supreme Court upheld the Appellate Court. It is a legal refund. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the refunds be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Jensen, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA-DORAN HEAT TREATING COMPANY was read; requesting permission to haul their own trash. Due to the nature of their business it is almost impossible to limit each container to 80 pounds, and the trash collectors have been informed that they will load the trash for them, but they will not cooperate and as a result they do not pick up 3/2 213 the trash. They claim the abntainers are overweight, which they p:= o5,<^.bl;j are. MAYOR SON referred this to the City Manage.; for checking and recommendation as to what can: ',e done. APPLICATIONS TO MOVE TWO BUILDINGS by San Diego Union Academy were presented. One building is tc be moved from the NZ of SE* of Quarter Section 105 to another location in the SE4-, of Quarter Section 105 and is to be used as a temporary classroom. The other building is to be moved from the N2 of SE,-�, of Quarter Section 105 to another location in the Nz SE,-i, of Quarter Section 105 and is to be used as a temporary classroom. THREE APPLICATIONS TO MOVE BUILDINGS by Paradise Valley Sanitarium & Hospital were -presented: One is to be moved from 2745 E. 8th Street to 2515 Hill Drive for use as a dwelling; one from 2729 E. 8th Street to 506 Hill Place, for use as a dwelling; and one from 2735 E. 8th Street to 2517 Hill Drive, for use as a dwelling. REPORT FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD stated he inspected the structures located at 2735, 2745, 2729 E. 8th Street and recommends the granting of these applications subject to foundation, sewer connection, electrical service. change, etc., 90 day time limit. MAYOR SARN asked Mr. Runyon of the Paradise Valley Sanitarium if they would be willing to post a bond. MR. RUNYON said they would. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he would recommend the posting of a bond in the amount of $1,000.00 with a 90 day time limit. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that permission be granted for the moving of the buildings provided a bond in the amount of $1,000.00 is posted, with a 90 day time limit, and that they meet with the requirements of the Building Code. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION OF MRS. ERLING LARSON TO MOVE A BUILDING was presented. The building is located in Mt. Helix Acres on Eureka Drive Casa de Oro, and is to be moved to property adjoining 2548 Rachael Street, for use as a dwelling. REPORT FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD stated this structure to comply with Section 103, Uniform Building Code, will require almost re -building same from foundation up. If this request is granted it is recommended at least a $3,000.00 performance bond be posted with a time limit of 120 days. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN recommended this be laid over until the next meeting in order to examine the building and location to be moved. MAYOR SARN ordered it laid over. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated in regard to the request of the Kenneth L. Blanchard Post 255, American Legion, for permission to put holes in the curbs in front of merchants stores for holding flags; they asked if the City would put in the holes, it is his recommendation that they be allowed to put in the holes and install the receptacles. Also it would be the Manager's recommendation that this be done under the supervision of the City. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and all liability be on the American Legion. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FRED J. MORSE was read, stating he is interested in the health of this community and the smog problem, and that the Naval Station burn their trash causing volumes of smoke and stench. It is hoped that the City Manager or the Council are doing something about this matter. MAYOR SARN stated he thought the Navy was supposed to have stopped burning in the incinerator. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated the Navy had stopped for a short duration of time and had 3/2 214 entered into an agreement with a private party for the purpose of di:posin7 of the rubbish. Several weeks ago permission was granted to have a private party haul the trash over the City's streets, but that has ceased to operate. To the Manager's knowledge several loads of trash mixed with garbage has been hauled into the area and has been left there. Mr. Gautereaux stated he wrote to the Captain of the Naval Station and the Officer in charge of affairs asking that this nuisance be abated. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN MIGUEL SCHOOL was read, requesting the use of a City owned property to be used for playground in the canyon just below 22nd Street for the baseball season. They would set up a temporary backstop and assume all liability for any accidents that might occur in using the field. The season would run from arch 1st to April 9th. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated it would be his recommendation that since they will assume all liability that an agreement be made for the use of the area. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the request be granted and that the School will assume all liability. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX reported regarding the matter of railroad crossings which the City Engineer and himself have studied. They have agreed that locally at the present time there are no crossings they could recommend for expenditures of funds for improvement. Mr. Gautereaux stated he talked with the State Highway Dept. suggesting that possibly some- thing could be done at the over and under pass at 18th and the Freeway. If the City decides not to close Wilson Avenue, it is the opinion of the Manager it will be an asset to the City, and he can see no good reason for closing it. MAYOR SARN ordered the communication filed. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX asked that permission be granted to call for bids on motor fuels, or extend the present contract with Hercules Oil Company for another year. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that authorization be granted to call for bids. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX reported that we recently received added equipment for Civil Defense. It is communications equip- ment which is to be installed at our local headquarters nerve center giving radio connection with Region 10 District Head- quarters. It is State equipment, and not a part of the City's purchase. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX read a letter from Mr. Bradt, Architect, regarding the revamping of the old Library Bldg. and the present City Hall. He outlined preliminary findings and stated that when the Council had determined a course of action they can proceed immediately with their preliminaryr.work. Mr. Bradt suggested that the Council carefully inspect the old Library Bldg. and consult with the City Building Inspector and confer with the various City Departments concerned. He will be glad to meet informally with the Council if they so desire to discuss it further. A meeting was arranged for Sunday, March 14th at 2:00 P.M. for the Council, City Manager, City Engineer, and the Building Inspector to inspect the property concerned. RESOLUTION NO. 6130 was read, distributing the Unapportioned Tax Fund in the sum of $95,798.88 as follows: General Fund, $61,532.36; Library Fund, $7,000.69; Park M & I Fund, $7,000.69; Retirement Fund, $12,159.09; Sinking Fund #6, $2,210.74; 3/2 215 Sinking Fund #8, $5,895.31. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6131 was read, accepting a deed for street purposes from Voyd A. Barber. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to receive on beha f of the City the deed and to record same. Moved by Cam bell, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6132 was read, changing the streets: From Arcadia Avenue to Arcadia P Street to Delta Street. The City Clerk is and directed to transmit a copy of this Re Board of Supervisors of San Diego County. seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR Manager Gautereaux to have the Street Supe: these two streets and see that the names a: coincide with the Resolution. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the Government wa of the tidelands that has been used as a p wish to operate an automobile parking lot. term commencing September 1, 1953 and endi They have option to renew upon one year bads until June 30, 1958. They have made a provision that the* can terminate the lease upon giving 30 days written notice, and it is the names of the following ace; from Fisher hereby authorized olution to the Moved by Campbell, adopted. Carried, ARN requested.City intendent check e changed to Attorney's recommendation that if the lea_ it may be terminated by either party upon notice. The rent would evidently be prora year. RESOLUTION NO. 6133 was read, approving a 1954, between the United States of America National City. Frank J. Sarn, Mayor, is h and directed to execute the same for and u City. Upon due execution of said lease th hereby authorized and directed to record a in the office of the County Recorder. Mov seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be all Councilmen present voting aye. is to lease a part rking lot. They It is for the g June 30, 1954. zs adopted that O days written ed on the first ease dated March 2, and the City of reby authorized on behalf of the City Clete is copy of said lease d by Parchen, adopted. Carried, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he would like to .ve the Council determine the amount they wish to pay for t ee election officers and polling places for the next General Municipal Election. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she thought $5.00 or a polling place is rather low and recommended the price of Y.7.50 be allowed for polling places and $7.50 for election officers. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the City Clerk's recommend- ation be followed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6134 was read, calling a Gen Election to be held on April 13, 1954, fixi and polling places and naming election offi providing for notice of such election. Mov seconded by Jensen,that the Resolution be all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the County has est $46.00 for preparing and printing the names of the registered voters on the mailing lab1 the City. This is a charge that is being it and they wish the adoption of a resolution ral Municipal g voting precincts ers therefor; d by Campbell, dopted. Carried, mated a cost of and addresses is furnished by itiated this year, equesting this be 3/2 216 done. Before the resolution is adopted the Council should determine whether sample ballots or merely the location of the polling places be sent to the registered voters. It has been customary in the past to send sample ballots. After considerable discussion it was moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that sample ballots be included. Motion died by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Parchen, Sarn. Nays: Campbell, Jensen. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the notification of the polling places be mailed to the registered voters. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR SARN asked City Clerk Alston to get an estimate as to the cost of having sample ballots printed. RESOLUTION NO. 6135 was read, requesting the Board of Super- visors of the County of San Diego to permit the Registrar of Voters to render specified services to the City of National City, relating to the conduct of a municipal election to be held April 13, 1954. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the sum of $50.00 be transferred from Account No. 510 A2 to 506 B20. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 478 signed by George 0. Campbell, 2323 E. 18th Street, was read. Petitioner is requesting R-2 usage on certain property. The lot was established prior to 1948. In 1948 the first 125 feet North of 18th Street was zoned R-2 with the remaining 19 feet in an R-1 zone. The zone variance requested is for the 19 feet. There is 7,500 square feet in the R-2 zone which is 500 square feet short for two duplexes. There would be 1,140 square feet more if the 19 feet were granted for R-2 usage. It was the re- commendation of the Planning Commission that the application be granted. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated in reading the legal description it appears to cover, more than the 19 feet, and suggested it be checked by City Engineer Warwick. MAYOR SARN requested it be held over for the Engineer to check. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked how the proceedings were -progressing in regard to Cleveland Avenue improvement.. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated in regard to Cleveland Avenue, Harbison Avenue and several others concerned that all the resolutions will be presented at the next meeting. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present ,voting aye. ATTEST CITY CLERK R, CITY OF,ATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA