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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959 11-03 CC MIN142 National City, California, November 3, 1959 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1130 P.M. o'clock. Council members presents Allen, Hart, Hodge. Council members absent: Pessman, Hollingsworth. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Gautereaux, Holgate-Kerr, Lill, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Plag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Keeble. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 27, 1959, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7626 was read, "RESOLUTION DEDICATING LAND FOR 8Tit5T PURPOSES". This addition is to furnish land for the widening of Clairemont Avenue to 60 feet between First Street and Melrose Street, and the land hereby dedicated is given the name of Clairemont Avenue. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wits Ayess Allen, Hart, Hodge. Nays: None. Absents Fessman, Hollingsworth. RESOLUTION NO. 7627 was read, accepting Grant Deed from Glen W. and Alice H. Walden; and Grant Deed from Guy E. and Clara M. Waters. Moved by Hart, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. C rried, by the following vote to -wits Ayes: Allen, Hart, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Pessman, Hollingsworth. RESOLUTION NO. 7628 was read, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF PILING OP ASSESSMENT AND TIME OP HEARING THEREON (Highland Avenue from 4th Street to 8th Street)." Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Reso- lution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayess Alien, Hart, Hodge, Nays: None. Absents Fessman, Hollingsworth. RESOLUTION NO. 7629 was read, approving contract between City of National City and National City Chamber of Commerce dated July 1, 1959 and the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the same. Moved by Hart, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hollingsworth. • SOLUTION NO. 7630 was read, "RESOLUTION CLOSING A PORTION OP 18th STREET NEAR PALM AVENUE." Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be.adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayess Allen, Hart, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hollingsworth. 11/3/59 143 ORDINANCE N©., "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED "HYNUM N0. 2 ANNEXATION", TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY," was presented for the second and final reading,. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE N0. 959, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED "HYNUM N0. 2 ANNEXATION", TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the Ordi- nance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Hodge. Nayss None. Absents Pessman, Hollingsworth. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported Fireman's Fund Insurance Company has fur- nished an endorsement to attach to a bond which Fireman's Fund Indem- nity Company issued. This endorsement stated that Fireman's Fund Insurance Company assumes all obligations of the bond because of the merger of these two companies, and recommended the endorsement be attached to Bond P-132483 which is now on file in the City Clerk's office. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported Argonaut Insurance Company; American Surety Company of New York; and National Insurance Corporation have issued certificates showing V. R. Dennis Construction Company has the insur- ance required by that company's contract for the improvement of Rachael Avenue from 6th Street to 8th Street, and recommended the certificates be filed. Moved by HArt, seconded by Alien, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the communication from The Thomas Shaheen Com- pany which was referred to him with reference to the World's Pair has become moot as New York City has been selected as the site for the World's Fair. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated Hartford .Accident and Indemnity Company has issued a certificate of insurance showing that National Plating & Processing Co. of Texas, Inc. et al have insurance as required by the lese between the company and City of National City, and recommended ae certificate be filed. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the cer- tificate be filed. Carried, all, the Council present voting aye. LTTORNEY CURRAN reported the note and deed of trust signed by National City Development Company, A Joint Venture, has again been examined and recommended it again be filed by the City Clerk under the original document number. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommendation 11/3/59 144 of the City Attorney be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the application of San Diego Transit System for authority to increase its rates has been examined; the proposal would provide for the issuance of tokens, something which is not now possible. Tokens would be issued five for W.00. In the event a party was using tokens in Zones 1 and 2 there would be no increase in fare; if however the rider does not buy tokens and uses cash there would be an increase in Zones 1 and 2 from 200 to 250, and in Zones beyond Zone2 whether cash or tokens are used there would be an in- crease of 6¢ and 7¢ per Zone. Also the Company is seeking to elimi- nate the present tickets for school children whereby children now re- ceive 12 tickets for $1.00; the proposal is to charge a flat 100 to school children. The Company alleges the main reason for the necess- ity for the increase is that wages have increased approximately $266,000.00. The application states the Company is making a rate of return of only 3.490. In view of the allegations of the application, particularly with reference to the rate of return, and the expense the City would have to be put to in order to enter an appearance in this matter, it was the Attorney's recommendation the City not file an appearance on the Public Utilities Commission hearing. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported after two days of trial in the case of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Koch and Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Sullivan against the City of National City, the Judge granted a non suit to the City so there is no liability on the part of the City as a result of the alle- gations made by the plaintiffs. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he has a report on the problem raised with regard to the so called anti noise ordinance, in view of the fact we do not have a full Council he questioned whether or not this should be held over until the next meeting. COUNCIIWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH present. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Anti -Noise Ordinance be amended to definitely include loud pipes, excessive blowing of horns, squeal- ing of tires and other types of reckless driving be included in the Ordinance. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. IN.ARTHA SMITH, 910 "N" Avenue, representing the National City Home Protective League, Inc., was present and read a communication from the League, relative to an article which appeared in the San Diego Evening Tribune by Assemblyman Hegland in which he,warned that mayors 11/3/59 145 and city councilmen should beware of "metropolitan government" bills. The League presented each member of the Council with a copy of the booklet "What Is Metropolitan Government" for their study and refer- ence. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the City Manager be granted per- mission to employ two more patrolmen; and if he cannot find funds to pay them to bring a report back to the Council at the next meeting. Motion lost, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart. Nays: Hollingsworth, Hodge. Absent: Fessman.. COUNCILMAN HART asked why Plaza Blvd. was not opened to Palm Avenue. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated we have the right of way from the South Bay Plaza but we have not received the right of way from Don Norman. COUNCILMAN HART brought up the subject of the City and South Bay Irrigation District purchasing the Water Company. Moved by Hart, se- conded by Allen, proceedings be started as soon as possible to have a special election for the purchase of the Water Oompany. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated it requires joint action by the South Bay Irrigation District Board of Directors and the City Council to agree on the date to have the election. COUNCILMAN ALLEN asked whether the City had contacted the Board of Directors and asked them when, and if, they wanted an election. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the last thing that was done was to set up a liason committee in this matter, and fixing of an election date is a matter which should be recommended by this committee. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she is a member of that committee and they had one meeting, and it was decided they could not set a date until they had a citizens committee, and it was left to Mr. Lee and to the Mayor to appoint a chairman of that citizens com- mittee. MAYOR HODGE stated no chairman has been appointed. Mr. Hodge stated he has asked several persons who would not take the job. It can be a committee of the Home Protective League, the Tax Associa- tion or the Ministerial Association; the Chamber of Commerce; any one of the Service Organizations. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Hodge. Nays: Hollingsworth. Absent Fessman. COUNCILMAN AL LEN stated he noticed we do not have the parking exten- sions painted so people can park in the spaces where we have bumper to bumper parking. Also there has been some discussion whether -_:sera can or cannot be any grade stakes put in on "M" Avenue between 14th and 16th Streets. Some indication should be made to put in the stakes so the property can be used. Mr. Allen said he would like a report from the City Engineer at the next meeting as to why the grade stakes cannot be put in. 11/3/59 146 COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated on "S" Avenue between 4th and 7th Streets the property has been dedicated and would like to see some grade stakes given on this property so a street can be established. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated there was an ordinance change which was re- commended by the City Manager and referred to the City Attorney, in regard to the drippings of concrete and dirt from dump trucks; and stated he wished to know the status. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Trust & Agency Fund Drainage Fund Park Construction Fund TOTAL $16,526.21 976.27 266.20 500.00 50,500.80 27,640.17 $96,409.65 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, the bills be approved for payment, and warrants drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Pessman. RESOLUTION NO. 7631 was read, authorizing the payment of $1,003.05 to Pace Construction Company, Progress Payment #3 for Division Street By Pass Sewer, from the Capital Outlay Fund. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he received a communication from tine San Diego County Water Authority which is a series of questions the Assembly Water Committee asked of the County Water Authority. The answers to these questions are very interesting and for future refer- ence would recommend they be placed on file in the City Clerk's office in the water file. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the City Mana- ger's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION PROM VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS was read requesting per- mission to use the Community Building for the purpose of holding a Veterans' Day Observance on November 11, 1959 at 8 P.M. Moved by H rt, seconded by Allen, the request be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MARCH OF DIMES was read requesting permission to conduct their Eighth Annual March of Dimes Parade on Sunday, January 17, 1960, commencing at 1:45 P.M. They desire the City to assemble the reviewing stand on Eleventh Street, West of National 11/3/59 147 Avenue. An invitation was extended to the Honorable Mayor and Coun- cil memberS with their wives to be guests in the reviewing stand. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the request be granted, and the in- vitation be accepted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM JOHNSON WESTERN CONSTRUCTORS was read relative to Paradise Creek Drainage Project, Unit No. 3, requesting the contract completion date be extended 150 calendar days. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read recommending the extension be granted. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE OF NATIONAL CITY was read, requesting the use of Las Palmas Park for their Little League games. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the Park and Recreation Department, under the direction of Mr. Gautereaux and the Recreation Director has set up a meeting to which all of the interested parties of the Little League, Pony League and other interested persons have been invited to attend this meeting in conjunction with the Advisory Committee of the Council, Park and Recreation Advisory Committee for November 10th, whereby the use of these facilities will be discussed, and recommended the communication be referred to the Park Supt. for purpose of pre- sentation and discussion at this called joint meeting. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hollingsworth, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD asked that the Finance Committee and Harbor Com- mittee to meet this week, if possible. It was decided the Finance Committee would meet 2:30 P.M. on Thursday, and the Harbor Committee, following the Finance Committee meeting. CITY MANAGEk BIRD presented a contract from the San Diego Gas & Elec- tric Company for the installation of 16 street lights on Highland Avenue from 4th to 8th Street, and recommended the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract after approval by the City Attorney. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. JQ;1TCILMi.N FESSMAN present. .::20aT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, stating the follow- ing action was taken on the Austin Company's proposal for the layout cf Montgomery Ward parking lot, driveway entrances and pedestrian walks: That the layout shown on Austin Company's Drawing No. X-18 be changed to include: 1. An "escalator -type" overhead pedestrian cross- ing to be placed at the North side of the entrances common to Ward's 11/3/59 148 and South Bay Plaza. 2. The driveway opposite 12th Street be changed to "Street -type" entrance, the same width as 12th Street (32 feet between curbs). 3. The driveway opposite South Bay Plaza be changed to "Street -type" and be 30 feet in width between curbs with standard 20' radii on the returns. 4. That the pedestrian walkway be moved from the North side of property to the North side of the vehicle en- trance opposite the South Bay Plaza driveway. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, regarding the pe- tition for two hour parking on National Avenue and vicinity. It was recommended to leave National Avenue at its present status of one hour parking, and all one hour cross streets be changed to two hour park- ing. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee be approved. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read relative to "U" turns on Highland Avenue, and it was their recommendation that High- land Avenue be left as it is and not post the "No U Turn" signs at this time. Moved by Allen, seconded by Fessman, the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee be approved. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. REPORT YROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, recommending that "Far Side" Bus stops be established at 18th and Orange, Westbound; at 4th and Highland, Westbound; at 24th and National, Northbound, at 6th and National, Southbound. Moved by Alien, seconded by Fessman, the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee be approved. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, stating a letter from Pep TV regarding a sign blocking the view from a driveway was referred to the Building Department. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated there has been no report as yet from the Building Department. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC Sk1ETY COMMITTEE was read relative to the matter of stop signs and speed control in Tidelands area was held over, pending further study. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the Council look over the map with re- foreaoe to the Montgomery Ward situation, before any action is taken. MAYOR HODGE declared a recess. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council members pre- sent: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: None. 11/3/59 149 Moved by Pessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the matter of the cross- walks and the possible signalizing of Highland Avenue in the area be- tween 10th and 12th Streets for the entrances to Montgomery Ward and the Plaza be referred to the City Engineer and City Attorney for the Engineer to get an opinion from the Attorney as to the City's lia- bility if we should signalize a private driveway, and a report made next week. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION PROM THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT was presented ask- ing if the City desires to declare their intention to pay a whole or stated percentage of taxes. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it has been the policy of the City to participate fifty percent. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Fessman, the procedure followed in the past of participating fifty percent be approved and referred to the Attorney for a resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. NOTICE PROM U. S. ARMY ENGINEERS was presented, relative to the appli- cation from the District Public Works Officer, 11th Naval District, for a permit to dredge and install a pontoon float in San Diego Bay at the Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado. REPORT PROM CITY ENGINEER LILL stated it does not concern the City of National City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the notice be filed. Carried, all the Coun- eil present voting aye. REPORT PROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read, stating transmitted herewith are the Plans and Specifications for the paving of the center 24 feet of Plaza Boulevard North of 8th Street, being the cente-^ 24 feet of a 64 foot wide travelled way through the Williams Manor #6 Subdivi- sion. It was recommended the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the work, that the advertisement and opening of bids be deferred until the work can be coordinated with the pavement install- ation within the adjoining subdivision. The estimated cost of the work is $7,500.00. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the Council take favorable action on the proposal. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported work has started on the Improvement of Harding Avenue and 20th Street, and on the Improvement of Rachael .,venue from 6th to 8th Street. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Engineer's report be accepted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read relative to Application for Conditional Exception No. 666 signed by Varl D. and Ile C. Mason relative to the property located in the 1700 Block on the West side 11/3/59 1i50 of "M" Avenue. Petitioner is requesting permission to construct a four unit apartment on a parcel of land containing 7,300 square feet, located in an R-2 zone. The Commission recommended the granting of this request subject to the dedication of the Westerly portion of "M" Avenue. Grant Deed received signed by Varl D. and Ila C. Mason was received; therefore it was recommended the deed be accepted and the request be granted. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission be approved and referred to the Attorney for a resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 665 signed by Sedgwiok W. Fraser rela- tive to vacant property on the South side of 8th Street, West of Harbison Avenue. Petitioner is requesting permission to construct a shopping center in an R-2 and R-1-A zone, as the property is proposed commercial on the new land use map. The Commission recommended grant- ing the request with the following conditions Sidewalks and curbs be installed prior to final inspection. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated she has a statement from the agent, who has authorization from Mr. Frazer to sign, that he will install the sidewalks and curbs. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and referred to the Attorney for a resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he has received quite an appreciable amount of olathing to be sent to Japan and asked if it would be possible for him to have the use of a City truck for several hours to deliver the clothing to the Naval Station. MAYOR HODGE stated the Attorney has advised there might be some problems involved in using City equipment for other than City business. Moved by Hart, seconded by Pessman, the meeting be closed. arried, all the Council present voting aye./ Meeting closed at 3s0 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 11/3/59