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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959 02-24 CC MIN302 National City, California, February 24,„1 (9 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Allen. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Gautereaux, Holgate, Lill, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Clark. MAYOR HODGE acknowledged the Honorable Annette James, Mayor of the Student Council of El Toyon, who was present and introduced her group and the positions held by each. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 1959, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7422 was read, "OONSENTING TO DREDGING IN SAN DIEGO BAY." Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent; Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 7423 was read, "RESOLUTION DETRMING THAT PROJECT SHOULD PROCEED("0 Avenue Between 15th Street and 16th Street)." Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be_adopted. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 7424 was read, granting a special zone variance per- mit to Clarence E. and Joan Carman for the purpose of constructing a fourteen unit apartment on a lot containing 11,450 square feet. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge, Nays: None, Absent: Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 7425 was read, accepting a Grant Deed from Morris C. and Ada Cornelia Satter. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: .Ayes; Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 7426 was read, approving the sale of Lots 19, 20, 21 and 22 in Block 1, Bach and Sohaules Addition to National City by public auction conducted by the City Tax Oollector on the 23rd day of March, 1959. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absan.t: Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 7427 way read, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE ("C" Avenue Between 15th Street and 16th Street)." Moved by Hart, second- ed by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following 2/24/59 303 vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 7428 was read, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7428 ("0" Avenue Between 15th Street and 16th Street)." Moved by Fessman, sec- onded by Hollingsworth, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Anti, ORDINANCE NO. "AN ORDINANCE REZONING OF CERTAIN REAL PROPER- TY- ON "F" AVENUE BETWEEN 13TH AND 14TH STREET," was presented for the. i.rst reading and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NATIONAL CITY ORDINANCE NO. 712 TO PLACE ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL UNDER CIVIL.SERVICE," was pre- sented for the second and final reading. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, the Ordinance beedopted by title only. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. 940, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NATIONAL CITY ORDINANCE NO. 712 TO PLACE ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL UNDER CIVIL SERVICE." Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: ,Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. OPENING OF BIDS FOR SALE OF CITY PROPERTY BETWEEN DIVISION AND FOURTH STREETS was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the follow- ing real estate agents registe2od with the City who desired to re- ceive a commission for securing bidders for the proposed sales William Adkins, 526 National Avenue, National City, and Glen A. Rick, 3260 Rosecrans Streets, San Diego. The following bids were received: SHATTUCK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, $241,990.00; MACCO CORPORATION, $260,000.00; BOLLLNBACHER & KELTON, INC., $250,000.00; O. D. ARNOLD AND SONS, $265,000.00. J. R. SHATTUCK, 4028 El Cajon Blvd., was present and asked for a clarification, as it is his understanding all lots fronting on Fourth and also on Division Street are subject to a charge of $245.00 per lot for a sewer hookup charge. QITY MANAGER BIRD stated that was correct. LOUIS L. KELTON inquired regarding the sewer charges. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated if the sewer along Fourth Street and along Division Street is used, there is a district fee service charge of $170.00 and the City will take in the stubs for $75.00 to the property which will use it, or a total of $245.00 per lot. MR. KELTON asked if the Council would hold up the bidding for a few minutes while they take thismatter under consideration. MAYOR HODGE asked if the other biddc-s had any objection, and there were none. 2/24/59 304 MAYOR HODGE declared a ten minutes recess. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council members present: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absnt alien. MAYOR HODGE stated the prices quoted for the property being auctioned are net to the City and commissions are not included. Competitive bidding followed; the highest bid received was from MACCO CORPORATION in the sum of $380,000.00. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the bid of Macco Corporation in the sum of $380,000.00, be accepted, sub- ject to checking of the legal description in their bid. Carried, by the following vote to -wit. Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read stating they will hold their regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday for the months of March and April, 1959. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to the communication from Chula Vista Investment Company relative to clearing the title on Lot "A" in Block 4 of Willoughby's Subdivision has been considered, and rec- ommended the City Clerk be authorized to advise the Investment Comp- any proceedings should be instituted with the City Tax Collector, pursuant to Ordinance 671 for a sale of this tax deeded land. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the City Attorney's report be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the following Certificates of Insurance are to be filed: State Compensation Insurance Fund Certificate certifying that Atomic Investments, Inc. have a workmen's compensat- ion policy; Swett & Crawford's Certificate shows that Johnson -Western Constructors have bodily injury and property damage liability; and Robert F. Driver Certificate for the same coverage in different lim- its for Johnson -Western Constructors. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the Certificates of Insurance be filed. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. APPOINTMENT OF RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER was presented. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board recommended Gene Pederson be con- sidered for this position. MAYOR HODGE stated he talked with some members of the Board and they said Mr. Pederson was very interested and is willing to serve and be active. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, Mayor Hodge be authorized to appoint Mr. Pederson as a memb- er of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. MAYOR HODGE appointed Gene Pederson as a member of the Advisory Board. 2/24/59 305 COMMUNICATION FROM JACK DENBO was read requesting the closing of "A" Avenue between 15th and 16th Street$. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, this be referred to the Planning Commission. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO., was read stating a notice of cancellation of the Sidewalk License Bond of Laurence R. Bloom dba B & B Contractors was sent on February llth and was to take effect on March llth. The cancellation was ord- ered in error, and they request the cancellation notice be rescinded and the bond remain in full force and effect. Moved by Hollingsworth, the action of last week to cancel the sidewalk license bond be re- scinded. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN asked if we did not have a notice the bond was cancelled. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the matter before the Council at the last meeting was the Company had served notice of the cancellation. The purpose of this communication apparently is the cancellation was in error and that being the case, if the bond is in full force and effect there is no further action to be taken; the Council did not have any action to take other than to notify Mr. Bloom. This letter can be filed, together with the notice of can- cellation we received last week. Motion died for lack of a second. COUNCILMAN HART excused. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the action taken last week in regard to Mr. Bloom's sidewalk license bond be rescinded. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she had a copy of a communication the Chamber of Commerce wrote to the Vice President of Montgomery Ward expressing the organization's pleasure of Ward's choosing National City for a location of their store. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented three policies of title insurance cover- ing property the City purchased for drainage purposes; one National School District; one Foaner; Evans, and recommended they be referred to the City Attorney for approval. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the recommendation of the City Clerk be approved. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the annual report of California State Board of Equalization for the fiscal year 1957-58 which will be on file in her office. 2/24/59 306 CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the annual report of Financial Transact- ions Concerning Cities of California for Fiscal year 1957-58 which will be on file in her office. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported the contract has been signed with Johnson Western Constructors for the construction Unit 3 B of the Paradise Creek Drainage Project. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had a deed from Johnson, Tyson & Lynds which has been approved by the Planning Commission, which is for a portion of "R" Avenue, and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of a resolution of acceptance. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated a report has been made regarding the dog situation in 0livewood Housing, but due to the absence of Councilmen Allen and Hart, he will hold the report over and supply each member of the Council with a copy of the report, if there were no objections. Mayor Hodge stated there were none. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. JEAN BURDGE, 1316 E. 7th Street, was read thanking the Council for the speedy and kind consideration for getting a street sign for East 7th Street. COMMUNICATION FROM DR. ASKEW r lative to a can ;as read. National City Jail facilities/ At the time of facilities were being maintained in a sanitary was noted the walls of the jail are in need of this be done at the earliest convenience. Dr. itary survey of the the inspection, these manner, however, it painting and recommend Askew commended the City Manager and Chief of Police for maintaining these facilities in a sanitary manner. MAYOR HODGE order the communication filed. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated with reference to the toilet facilities, we are working on the plans and had hoped to have them ready for ap- proval of the Council today. There are four facilities; two to be located in Kimball Park, one in El Toyon Park and one in Las Palmas Park. Mr. Bird recommended the City Manager and City Clerk be auth- orized to advertise for bids for the facilities. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by I'essman, the dity Manager and City Clerk be auth- orized to advertise for bids on the toilet facilities in the three parks. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated there is no Planning Commission report due to the holiday yesterday, and the regular meeting of the Commis- sion will be held this evenir, at 7:30 Y.M. 2/24/59 307 Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the meeting be adjourned until 3:30 P.M., Friday, February 27th. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 2:55 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 2/24/59