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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953 12-15 CC MIN120 National City, California, December 15, 1953 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Sarn at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Campbell, Carrigan, Parchen, Sarn. Councilmen absent: None. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Campbell, that thewading of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 1, 1953, and the adjourned meeting of December 8, 1953, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Warwick, Bailey. MAYOR BARN stated he would like the Council to consider filling the vacancy on the Council. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that William Moeser be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Council, said term expiring April, 1954. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON administered the oath of office to Councilman Moeser. MAYOR SARN announced that the hearing on the proposed skating rink which was scheduled for 7:30 P.M. would be postponed until 8:00 P.M. as some people were informed that it would be held at that time. MAYOR SARN stated he wished to appoint James Belknap, John Lensing, James Johnson, R. B. Kemp and Ed. Gruhot, as members of the Civil Service Comm.. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the appointments be confirmed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR SARN stated the name of Alva Elmore, 1705 E. 5th Street, has been submitted as a member of the Planning Commission. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Campbell, that the appointment be confirmed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK was read, stating he wished to submit a revised organization for the City Engineer's Dept.,,as follows: 1 City Engineer, now employed; 1 Associate Engineer, to be employed; 1 Engineering Draftsman, to be employed; 1 Engineering Draftsm (City Planner), now employed; 1 Chief of Party, to be employed; 1 Draftsman I, now employed; 1 Chainman, to be employed. It is recommended that Frank B. Finney be appointed as Associate Engineer at $46o. per month, rate 27A, effective December 1 Engineering Draftsman, Gifford M. Cummings at 3, 1953; rate 23B, effective December 16, 1953;h $39a• per,month, Melvin E. McGlocklin at Chief of Party, Decembervi21,M1953;$378. per month, rate 23A, effective month; rate 18Aeffective nDecember 21,L195m aThet 2po positions of Associate Engineer, Chief of Party, and Chainman pwere lnot included in the salary schedule for 1953-54. It is re- quested that the Council establish the above classifications at the rates requested. This staff will require an expenditure of $3,900. in excess of the current budget for the Engineering Dept. It is requested that the Council make the necessary funds available to the City Engineer's office to cover this amount. RESOLUTION NO. 6089 was read, amending salary Resolution No. 5968 by the addition of the following classifications: 12/15 121 Associate Engineer, rate 27; Chief of Party, rate 23; Chain - man, rate 18; Recreational Director, rate 21. All other provisions of said Resolution and amendments thereto are hereby ratified and reaffirmed. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Carrigan; seconded by Campbell, that the appointments be made as recommended by the City Engineer; the Engineering Draftsman be employed at the second step on the salary schedule. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ROBERT WILSON, 1031 E. 3rd Street, was present in regard to the improvement of 3rd Street. The contract was prepared and now the City Manager has informed the contractor that he will have to put up a $1200.00 bond which will be retained for 30 days in addition to the amount of the contract for a total of 35 days. It is their feeling that this is unreasonable. RAY WISHERD, 2641 Orange Street, was present and stated he was the contractor for this job and inquired the necessary legal procedure to get started. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL made an appointment with Mr. Wisherd to go over this matter. MAYOR SARN announced we would now have the hearing on the closing of a portion of Wilson Avenue and a portion of 12th Street. No one was present objecting to the closing, and the Mayor continued the hearing until the meeting of January 5; 1954, at 8:00 P.M. THE HEARING ON THE PROPOSED SKATING RINK was held at this time. The Planning Commission recommended that the property be changed from an R-4 to C-4 zone. Those present who spoke in favor of the skating rink were: ELMER 0. MAPES, 2428 Highland Avenue; KEITH ATHERTON, Atty. for Mr. Macy, 415 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista; WAYNE MACY, 3112 Herman Avenue, San Diego, who is one of the persons petitioning for a zone variance to operate the skating rink; CECIL F. ALLEN, 1704 "D" Avenue; JERRY HARRIS, 1550 E. 22nd Street; J. D. STARK, 2820 "J" Avenue;MRS. J. W. SUTCLIFFE, 1610 "D" Avenue; KILE MORGAN, 333 "F" Avenue, who owns property at 23rd and Highland Avenue; CARL MYERS, 500 E. 24th Street; MRS. W. R. SCHOENHERR, 310 E. 24th Street; MR. SOTHRAS, 1237 "J" Avenue; DOROTHY F. JENSEN, 41 E. 2nd Street, who owns property in that area. Those present who are opposed to the granting of the petition were: MR. and MRS. D. D. LAING, 608 E. 24th Street; MR. and MRS. RALPH MERRITT, 2505 "F" Avenue; ROBERT BURCH; Bonita, Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Laing; MRS. ETHEL PROHASKA, 2345 "G" Avenue; LOUIS BABCOCK, 2508 F Avenue; MRS. MENDENHALL, owner of property at the corner of 24th and "G" Avenue; MR. and MR$. ROBERT WHITE, 2532 "F" Avenue; L. J. MARLOW, 2320 "G" Avenue; G. P. CARTER, 2313 "F" Avenue; MRS. JOHN RUNYON, 2323 "G" Avenue. BILL MILLER, 2530 Highland Avenue, was present and stated he believed there would be a great deal less opposition to the skating rink if a fence is put up around the entire property. EMIL STEINBACH, 114 "F" Street, San Diego, was present and stated he was part owner of the property in question, and he felt sure that what- ever decision is reached the persons concerned will be glad to abide by it. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN suggested that this be held over for a decision until the next meeting. BERNARD BANKS; 555 E. First Street, was present and stated that all the people came down to the meeting for a decision tonight. C. F. ALLEN stated he also thought a decision was in order at this time. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Campbell, that 12/15 122 the hearing be continued until January 5, 1954 at 8:00 P.M. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR SARN declared a recess at this time. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sarn. Councilmen present: Campbell, Carrigan, Moeser, Parchen. Sarn. Council- men absent: None. THE MATTER OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF HAFFLY AVENUE was presented. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated that he is against accepting Haffly Avenue unconditionally. If we accept it as an 80 foot street it is not to be set as an example on the remain- ing streets in the tidelands area. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated he would approve the acceptance of an 80 foot street, subject to the provisions of the street paving according to the map as presented to the Council and with the approval of the City Engineer. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated the Santa Fe promised him a letter stating the reason for the type of curb they propose, but has received nothing as yet, and he would like to know their reason for using that part- icular type of curb. JOHN FRY, Regional Engineer for the Santa Fe, was present and stated they would be glad to put in the type of curb the City Engineer wishes. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen; that the City accept the 80 foot street of Haffly Avenue, with the 50 foot paved and the curb on each side as described by the City Engineer. Carried, all Councilmen present voting a -Ye. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the City Attorney for the preparation of a resolution to be presented at the next Council meeting. CONSTRUCTION OF THE CULVERT at 12th and Highland was presented. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there is nothing further to report at this time. MAYOR SARN appointed Councilman Moeser as a member of the Finance Committee. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated he has a copy of the plans and specifications drawn for the storm drain at 12th and Highland. The plans were drawn by Byrl Phelps and submitted to the State Highway Dept. for corrections, and Mr. Phelps has made the corrections required. Mr. Warwick stated that as far as he can tell in the time he has had to examine them, they will meet the City's needs. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN suggested an adjourned meeting to take care of some of the items that may come up in the near future on the culvert. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it will probably be necessary to have a meeting December 22nd so this meeting can be adjourned until that time. MAYOR SARN requested this be '.aid over until the ad- journed meeting. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE report on a blinking light at 30th and Highland Avenue, and report on proposed signal at 24th and 4th Streets on Highland Avenue, were again presented. MAYOR SARN requested this be laid over until additional information is received. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL recommended that the second reading of the Ordinance requiring medical examination for food handlers be laid over • as Mr. Gautereaux has not made any report on it and some of the cities are not approving it. There is no necessity for final action by the Council at this time. COUNCILMAN MOESER stated that as far as medical examination 12/15 123 is concerned the responsibility more or less should be with the food owner or the processor of the food, it is not necessarily the responsibility of the City or the Health Dept. MAYOR SARN requested this be held over until the next meeting. REPORT OF THE CITY TREASURER for the month of NCVember, 1953, was presented and ordered filed. PETITION FOR FOUR-WAY STOP AT 18TH AND "D" AVENUE was present- ed; requesting a four-way stop sign at the corners of 18th Street and "D" Avenue. The petition contained 13 signatures. Moved by Parchem, seconded by Carrigan, that it be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SHORELINE PLANNING ASSOCIATION was presented; relative to a bill which has been introduced by an Assemblyman to divert some of the money which now goes for shoreline planning. It is their request that the cities adopt a res- olution, which would leave this Section of the Public Resources Code as it now is. MAYOR SARN referred this to the City Atty. for his recommendation at the next meeting. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO regarding a proposed supplementary sewage agreement; was read. It provides special rates for the trailer court operated by J. K. Venard, 999 Division Street, National City. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the City Attorney for checking and re- commendation. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE on the Boys' Club, certificate of insurance on the Beacon Lumber & Hardware Company, and two service policies on the City's Fords, were presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON asked that they be approved by the City Attorney. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved them as to form. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Carrigan, that the certificates of insurance and the policies be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Carrigan, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nay: None. INVITATION FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF CORONADO was read; extending aq invitation to attend the opening of the new City Hall on the 18th day of December, 1953, at 2:00 P.M. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK was read, stating that his office is in need of an Engineer's level. It is requested the City Engineer be authorized to purchase an - 32 power C. L. Bergen dumpy level from the Engineer's Service Company, who quoted the price of $362.50, plus sales tax. This purchase is to be charged against Account 512-C1, Capital Outlay, for the City Engineer's Office. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Moeser; that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION was read, regarding the personnel presently employed at the Olivewood Project. They'wish to know whether or not the City hopes to acquire as many of the staff as possible, and if so, the em- ployees will want to know the salary rates and whether or not they would be under Civil Service. Present salary rates of employees and position descriptions will be delivered to the Office of the City Manager. MAYOR SARN referred this to the City Manager for his recommendation. Our Ordinance and Civil Service rules would have to be changed in order to include the 12/15 124 personnel of the housing project. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding a request for a refund on applications for conditional exceptions, was read. The applications requested a side yard and front yard variance on four lots, and it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that all four lots be included in one application with a charge of one fee of $25.00. CITY ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated applications were filed by the owners of the property for zone variances on four lots, and at the time they were filed it was believed that separate applications should be filed with separate fees, however, one application covered it, and there is a refund due of $75.00 which is legally refundable. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Carrigan, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. PROGRESS REPORTS for the month of November, 1953, were presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, sub- mitting a statement in consideration of $2,780.00 as sub- mitted by Byrl D. Phelps as part payment on 1911 Improvement Act engineering work that has been performed according to contract agreement. Also a letter setting forth the various amounts as pertaining to the projects. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated Mr. Phelps has contracts with the City and if the work.is performed in accordance with the contract and the estimate is correct it would be legally payable. If Mr. Warwick would have a chance in the future to see if Mr. Phelps has complied with his contract his letter would be sufficient. If Mr. Warwick feels that the werk is in com- pliance with the contract then the amounts payable can go on the next warrant register. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, this be held over pending further checking by the City Engineer. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, recommend- ing the purchase of equipment for the new fire station, per requisition of the Fire Chief, in the amount of $753.75, which is needed for present day fire fighting and training personnel. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Carrigan, that the purchase of the equipment be allowed. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX regarding the condition of "T" Avenue between Division and Beta, was read. REPORT,' FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK was read, stating it is his re- commendation that those portions of the street which show failure of the base material be excavated and new material be imported, and new paving laid over the areas. The report of the City Manager states that his intentions at the present time are to do no major repair or replacement of the street surfaces. There are a few places that are going to have to be corrected from time to time to keep safe for travel. This is being directed to the Street Supt. for maintenance as may be necessary. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Moeser, that the recommendations be followed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read regarding the request for a lighting survey of Highland Avenue and stop signals for 30th and Highland Avenue. The matter of lighting survey for Highland Avenue has been requested from the Gas & 12/15 125 Electric Company, but to cute we ?a'e received no report. The matter of mechanically operated signals for 30th and Highland has received attention and we have a report from the County Traffic Committee which embodies recommendations concerning same. After speaking with Mr. Hall, Traffic Engineer, it is the City Manager's opinion that action on part of the City Council stating their willingness to enter in a participating agreement for 25% of installation costs, maintenance and operation, will be looked upon with favor. Also a request that this project be placed in the top brackets on the priority list as same will effect the next budget set up. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Moeser, that the Council go on record as favoring the signal lights with National City participating to the extent of 25% of the total cost for installation and maintenance. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, regarding the bids submitted for the picking up and disposition of garbage. It was recommended that the bids be rejected and readvertise on a different basis. it is requested we advertise for bids for the picking up and disposition of garbage within the City limits to be submitted as an alternate bid, 1. three years; 2. one year; 3 two and three years. The bids to be opened at an adjourned meeting. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated he thought we should contact everyone in the County that is in the business of picking up garbage. COUNCILMAN MOESER stated if we are going to broaden it out to other carriers that we ascertain from the Health Dept. the disposal and use of the garbage to see that those who might submit bids are complying with the County health laws. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the bids be rejected. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Moeser, that the City Clerk be authorized to readvertise for bids for the pick up of garbage, bids to be opened at 5:15 P.M. on Tuesday, December 29, 1953. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, authorizing the refund of all checks and deposits on the bids which were rejected. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, stating we have received a letter from the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company stating their willingness to remove the trackage in question on Tidelands Avenue. Approximately 1592 feet for, and in return of, the right to retain all materials recovered. MAYOR SARN referred this to the City Attorney for checking and preparation of a contract, if necessary. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, recommend- ing the appointment of C. A. Hendershot as Recreation Director, Rate 21, Step C, $378.00 per month. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there is no Recreation Director on our salary resolution, and if the Council has no objection he would add the title Recreation Director, Rate 21, to the Resolution read earlier pertaining to the additional men in the Engineering Dept. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Carrigan, that the amendment to the Resolution be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell,;Carrigan, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, request- ing permission to advertise for bids for one new truck to be 12/15 126 used in the Sewer Dept. This particular type of truck must be heavy duty to handle the large trencher and ditching machine. There is $4,000. in the sewer outlay. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated Mr. Gautereaux aaked her to advertise for a new truck; either a 1953 or 1954 model. He thought if we could get a '53 model we might get it cheaper than a '54. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that authorization be granted to advertise for bids, to be opened December 29, 1953, and that the City Manager also be authorized to not depend on the advertisement entirely and to contact the various trucking agencies to make sure they know of the ad- vertisement and will put in a bid. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD was read, stating he has checked the estimates on the worked performed on the fire station and library and find them substantially correct as to progress of construction. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she has included the bills on the warrant register. The fire station payment is $22,058.95,. and the library is $5,757.75. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was re::::'_, recommend-' ing that the City purchase a stencil saying "Stop Ahead", to be used especially at new boulevard stops. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the recommendation be followed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, requesting the regular signal lights at 4th and 24th and Highland, and the blinker type lights at 2nd and 30th and Highland. It is also their recommendation that the City install continuous 20,000 lumen street lights from 2nd to 30th on Highland Avenue. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated the Council has asked the City Manager for his recommendations, also a cost survey to be included in next year's budget. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the City Manager for a cost estimate. RESIGNATION OF DON CHASE as a member of the Planning Commission, effective December 15, 1953, was read. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommend- ing that the Planning Commission submit the following five names for consideration of appointment to the Planning Commission: Donald Gilliland, 1415 "K" Avenue; Thomas W. Moynahan, 1918 Prospect Street; George F. James, 1424 "J" Avenue; Alton W. Stephens, 505 E. 1st Street; Alva Elmore, 1705 E. 5th Street. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Moeser, that George F. James be appointed to the Planning Commission, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Don Chase. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the Council passed a motion at a previous meeting stating that no building should be moved within the City before the Master Street Plan has been. approved, however an application was filed and the money was paid to the Treasurer. No doubt the man has an absolute right to file the application, and the building is not coming in for several months, and if there is no objections Bldg. Inspector Bird should process the application and it will then come before the Council. The applicant is familiar with the ruling of the Council and he is willing to take the chance that it can be denied. MAYOR SARN requested Mr'. Bird be authorized to process the building permit. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated apparently we have had a great deal ,1.2/15 127 of difficulty with the overhead street signs to the entrances of the City because 90% of the time half the signs are out, and requested the City Manager to bring in a report as to why the signs cannot be repaired adequately and made to stay repaired. MAYOR SARN stated the house movers are helping to damage the street signs. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the Police Chief be instructed to have the police officers contact the drivers of any trucks moving any equipment throughout the City to find out if they have the proper permit, and if they do not have, arrest them. COUNCIL- MAN CARRIGAN stated it was his impression there was to be a maintenance contract for the signs. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Moeser, seconded by Parchen, that the City Manager be requested to submit an annual main- tenance bid to the Council for consideration for the upkeep of these signs. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that he was served with a com- plaint to quiet title on the N 30' of Lots 9 to 19 in Shirley Manor. The City Engineer has checked this and he feels that a street there would not be economically feasible, as there is no use for a street. RESOLUTION NO. 6090 was read, authorizing and directing the City Attorney to execute and file a disclaimer in Action No. 185741. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6091 was read. A Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to a contract providing for participation in the State Employges' Retirement System. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the to have Ordinance No. 750 in them for hearings. Moved by that the request be granted. voting aye. Planning Commission would like its new form referred back to Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, Carried, all Councilmen present REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding the application for conditional exception by George W. Scott for C-3 usage on property at the SE corner of Delta Street and Highland Avenue. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the request be granted. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the application for con- ditional exception be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6092 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to George W. Scott for the purpose of C-3 usage on property setforth in the Resolution. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6093 was read, that the following expenditure for capital assets be paid from the Capital Outlay Fund: C. A. Larsen, $27,816.70, for Library and Fire Station➢ Ets-Hokin & Galvan, $349.10, traffic signals; San Diego Testing Labratory, $105.33, Library and Fire Station. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be ad- opted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 12/15 128 BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $9,086.55 Traffic Safety Fund 7,936.03 Park M & I Fund 158.72 Retirement Fund 3,171.45 Harbor Fund 49.28 Trust & Agency Fund 110.31 Payroll Fund 18,470.50 TOTAL $38, 9t$2.?34 Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Moeser; that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Carrigan, Moeser, Parchen, Sam. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL stated he would like to direct the City Manager to write a letter to our ex -City Manager, Fred Rhodes, in reference to the missing Master Street Plan, and if he has it he wished the City to get it back. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated it might be possible toy refresh Mr. Rhodes' memory because at that particular time he was on his way to Sacramento with the plans which had to do with the gas tax allocation. MAYOR SARN requested that City Manager Gautereaux write a letter to that effect. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Carrigan; that the meeting be adjourned until December 22, 1953,1at 5:1rP.M. Carried, all Councilmen present vot aye. ST: CITY CLERK CITY OFTIONAL CITY, CALIF6NRIT 12/15