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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959 06-23 CC MIN463 National City, California, June 23, 1959 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Gautereaux, Holgate- Kerr, Lill, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bird, followed with invocation by Rev. Perkins. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 1959, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7535 was read, accepting the bid of Daley Corporation to supply plant mix for $5.75 per ton. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7536 was read, accepting easements from the following: Frank P. and Mary G. Ehbrecht; Joseph A. Nonzetta; Felice Selvaggi; Berkland J. and Sally C. Olsen; Benjamin H. and Gertrude J. Fish; and Frank Agliano. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7537 was read, approving the proposed contract with Raymond T. Keener and Ira H. Proctor doing business under the fic- titious firm name and style of National City Rubbish Service, for the collection of rubbish in the City of National City, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the same for and on be- half of the City. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 7538 was read, approving the proposed contract with P. San Martin & Sons for the collection of garbage in the City of National City, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of the City. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Allen. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A AVENUE BETWEEN 18th STREET AND 20th STREET," was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 6/23/59 464 ORDINANCE N0. 948, "AN ORDINANCE GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A AVENUE BETWEEN 18th STREET AND 20th STREET." Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY was read, stating the request of Bank of America regarding Escrow No. 171-179 that Deed of Trust be returned in order to insert amendment, may be complied with. It was agreed a partial release clause would be inserted in the Deed of Trust and the failure to insert such a clause was an oversight. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Deed of Trust be returned to the Bank of America in order to insert the amendment. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN was read, recommending the Union Title Insurance Company Policy No. 664374 insuring the interest of the City of National City as a beneficiary pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by National City Development Company, et al should be given a document number and filed. Moved by Allen, seconded by Fessman, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT PROM CITY ATTORNEY CURRA'►N was read, stating the letter dated June 16, 1959 from Bayly, Martin & Pay, Inc. regarding Franks Dredging Company Rental Agreement for parcel of Tideland Property, together with certificates attached thereto should be given a doc- ument number and filed. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ROBERT F. BONAMO, 3104 E. 18th Street, was present and stated he would like to get a decision from the Council for removal of "No Parking" signs in front of his place of business. Mrs. Lewis has about 7- feet of City property fenced in, and is causing a bottle- neck there. Moved by Hart, the sign be removed. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Allen, seconded by Fessman, the West- erly "No Parking" sign be moved to the Easterly portion of the curb and sidewalk as established and put in by Mr. Bonamo in front of his place; and the entire matter be referred back to the Traffic Safety Committee for approval of this action. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart. Nays: Hollings- worth, Hodge. BEARING on Mrs. Rosing's Zone Change was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received no written protests; and no one was present objecting to same. Moved by Allen, seconded by 6/23/59 465 Hollingsworth, the hearing be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, this be re- ferred to the Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the zone change. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nayss Fessman. THOMAS HITE, 932 E. 21st Street, was present and stated he had a problem in regard to Highland Avenue and 21st Street and stated it is necessary for him and other people to walk in the street because of oars parked by the grocery store. Moved by Hart, this be re- ferred to the Traffic Safety Committee and rolice Department for the necessary signs or whatever it would require to keep the people from parking in the area that should be a walk way. Motion died for lack of a second. MAYOR HODGE asked Mr. Hite if he would cir- culate a petition for a 1911 Act in that block. MR. HITE said he would. Moved by Hart, there be no angle parking there. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, this be referred to the Chief of Police for a report and recommendation. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MRS. HOSING, 1224 E. 18th Street, was present and thanked the Coun- cil for granting her request for a zone change and inquired as to the time required before she can go ahead with her building. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated perhaps the ordinance will be introduced at the next meeting, and the following week it can be adopted, if ap- proved by the Council, then it is effective 30 days thereafter. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated he wished to apologize to the people for the Council being late for the meeting today, but they attended the ground breaking ceremonies for the site of the new Montgomery Ward Building. 2 TITION signed by 130 persons was read, stating that as bona fide residents and property owners of the area "J", "K", "L" and "M" Avenues, between 24th and 30th Streets, object to the street park- way tree removal program as set forth in the June 4th notification from the office of B. J. Gautereaux, Supt. Parks and Forestry. COMMUNICATION FROM ALTRUSA CLUB OF NATIONAL CITY was read, stating they too object to the tree removal program. Moved by Hart, secon- ded by Fessman, this matter be held up and no trees removed until we take this tour and that the Council see the trees before they take any action to remove the trees, as suggested by City Manager Bird. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 6/23/59 466 COMMUNICATION FROM THE WALSH COMt'ANY was read, regarding Turner Brothers Dog and Pony Show, stating they have applied for and will acquire coverages of insurance. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she in- formed them the City'would have to have the insurance policy to present to the Council and approved by the Attorney. He wanted to open the pony ride over the week end end suggested he deliver the policy tomorrow to the Attorney. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the matter be held up until such time as we have the required documents. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Affidavit of Posting Notice of Award of Contract on Highland Avenue, 4th Street to 8th Street; Affidavit of mailing Notices on Rachael Avenue from 6th Street to 8th Street. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, they be approved and filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fess- man, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Hart. COUNCILMAN HART excused. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY COUNCIL was read, asking the Council to consider an allocation of $400.00 to the Traffic Safety Council for the year 1959-60. Moved by Fessman, se- conded by Allen, the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HART present. COMMUNICATION FROM ELLEN BALDER, LIBRARIAN, was read, congratulating City Attorney Curran for his outstanding defeat of the State Aid Library Bill; also appreciation to the Council and City Manager for the loyal support and continued interest in all library matters. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the communication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SENATOR HUGO FISHER was read, regarding AB 2647 stating the Committee on Municipal and County Government in the Assembly rejected the measure and recommended the subject matter be referred to the Committee on Rules for assignment to a proper in- terim committee for further study. Another communication from Senator Fisher was read with reference to AB 919. This Bill never left the Assembly, and on June 5 a Committee on Municipal and County Governments recommended that subject might be referred to a Commit- tee on Rules assignment to a proper Interim Committee on Rules for further study. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, the let- ters be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 6/25/59 467 CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we have failed to recognize and commend the work our legislators have done for us, speaking of Assemblyman Hegland and Senator Fisher. They have been very successful in carrying out the wishes of the Council and have passed two bills which originated from this Council. It was the recommendation of the City Manager that the Council authorize the City Clerk to write a letter of appreciation in the matter of these bills, namely the five percent bill, mayors bill and the work which was done on AB 919. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he received an easement from the Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs, and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution of acceptance. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMtUNICATION FROM GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA was read, relative to a resolution passed last September in support of munici- pal self-government from Washington, D. C. by the United States Conference of Mayors. The resolution should now be implemented by similar resolutions from city councils, and asked that the matter be brought to the attention of the City Council. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the letter be referred to the City Attorney for a recommendation, and if the recommendation is affirmative to pre- pare a resolution. Motion lost, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart. Nays: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the City Clerk be instructed to write a letter to Congressman Utt, Senator Kuchel and Senator Engle, requesting them to give the matter their consideration and we will abide by their decision in the matter. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays; Allen, Hart. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he now has the contract from the San Diego Gas & Electric Company for the illumination of Highland Ave- nue from 8th to 18th Street. The total cost for the next year will be $4,148.52. It was the recommendation of the City Manager the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. 6/23/59 468 CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he was requested to inquire of the Civil Service Commission and set forth certain considerations for their study. One was the question of the possible change in Civil Ser- vice Rules whereby temporary employees would be given credit for the service they had put in when they were placed on premanent em- ployment. The other matter was the question of points in examina- tion to be given to our Police Reserves. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, stating after careful considera- tion, they do not think points should be given to Police Reserve members, or credit to temporary employees. Moved by Alien, secon- ded by Hart, the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated both he and Director of Housing Gautereaux propose a possible increase in rents for Olivewood Housing. COMMUN- ICATION FROM HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX was read, stating he is of the opinion a rent rate increase in the Olivewood Housing should be made, and requested permission to present a basic rent rate in- crease at the next Council meeting. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Housing Director be approved. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM ANCHOR SIGN COMPANY was read, stating in behalf of Clair W. Burgener Company and Maaco Construction Company, devel- opers of the new housing area east of City, they are requesting permission for a temporary permit to place a 4' x 8' directional sign on City owned property at the Northeast corner of 4th and Palm, and the Southeast corner of Palm and Division, also one on their own property East of "R" on 4th Street, pointing to the location of the model homes. There will be no advertising of any kind on the signs. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Alien, permission be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ALL:;N stated the City is badly in need of a sign ordi- nance, and it might be well for the Council to consider such an ordinance. CITY MANAGER BIRD requested when this session of the Council meet- ing is finished that the meeting be adjourned to July 7th at 1:30 P.M. -CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he would like to have a Finance Committee meeting next Tuesday, if the Chairman so desires. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH, Chairman of the Finance Committee, stated the Com- mittee could meet either Monday or Tuesday. MAYOR HODGE stated the 6/23/59 469 Committee could decide when they wished to meet after the Council meeting is adjourned. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending accept- ance of a grant deed and slope easement from Ramon M. and Shirley Grace Yahnke for a portion of the North half of 17th Street, West of Newell Street. 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 zone change by Suzanne Thomas and Jean W. Salyer relative to property bounded on the North by 18th Street, on the East by Orange Avenue, on the South by 24th Street, and on the West by the Las Palmas School and Las Palmas Park. Petitioners are requesting a zone change from an R-1-A, Suburban District, R-1, Single Family Residence District and R-2, Two Family Residence District to an R-4, Multiple Family Residence District. The Commission recommended the area be rezoned R-4, Multiple Family Residence District. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, a hearing be set for July 14th at 2:00 P.M. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding application for zone change signed by Alexander Loewy relative to 1540 E. 8th Street. Petitioner is requesting a zone change from a 0-2, Limited Business District, R-4 Multiple Family Residence District, and R-1-A, Suburban District to a C-3, General Business District. The Commission recommended the granting of the zone change as C-2 in- stead of C-3, subject to 20 foot dedication on the Southerly 50 feet of the West half of Palm, prior to final approval of the zone change. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, % 4.1 60, a public hearing set for 4 July 14th at 2:30 P.M. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding application for zone change signed by James Toledo relative to the property located at the Southeast corner of 12th Street and Palm Avenue. Petitioner is requesting a zone change from R-1-A, Suburban Dis- trict to 0-3, General Business District. The Commission recommended a 0-2 zone change, with the following requirements prior to the final adoption of the zone change: Dedication of Plaza Blvd. across the subject parcel of land; bond be provided for installa- tion of curbs and sidewalks. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, tithe- '" - Pl Cemmi-ee4 be -ernaverApacirmand a public 6/23/59 470 hearing be set for July 14th at 3:00 P.M. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding application for zone change signed by Richard G. Haas relative to the property 140 feet West from the Southwest corner of 8th Street and Palm Avenue. Petitioner is requesting a zone change from an R-1-A, Suburban Dis- trict and R-4, Multiple Family Residence District to a 0-3, General Business District. It was the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission the zone change be granted as 0-2, Limited Business District. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, - hearing be set for July 14th at 3:30 P.M. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. sue' COUNCILMAN FESSMAN asked when the report of the Planning Commission will be presented on the Application for Conditional Exception No. 656 of the San Diego & Arizona Railway Company. CITY CLERK I STON stated that will be presented July 7th. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the meeting be adjourned until July 7, 1959, at 1:30 P.M. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 3:14 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, > CALIFORNIA 6/23/59