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National City, California, January 28, 1958
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Hodge at 1:30 P.M. otclock; Council members present: Fessman
Hart,,_.Ho1Lingsworth, Houle. members absent: Heck
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Stockman,
Lill, Holgate, Gautereaux.
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag, followed by invo-
cation by Rev. Robertson.
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the
regular meeting of January 21, 1958, be approved. Carried; all the
Council present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 7159 was read, accepting a Grant Deed from Ralph
Earnest and Doris Evelyn Matthis, dated December 13, 1957. Moved
by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth,
Hodge. Nays: None, Absent: Heck.
COUNCTLMAN HECK present.
RESOLUTION NO. 7160 was read, IIRESOLUTION PROPOSING CHANGES IN THE
WORK TO BE DONE (17th Street)4 ® Move' by Hart, seconded by Fessman,
the. Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Council-
man Heck abstained from voting.
RESOLUTION NO. 7161 was read, accepting Grant Deeds from the fol-
lowing: Jack & Hazel I. Bailey, dated December 4, 1957; W. C. &
Josephine Coe and Department of Veterans Affairs, dated December 13,
1957; Roy A. & Helen A. Archer, dated January 13, 1958;Josep h,E. &
Mrs. Anita Kirkendall, dated January 13, 1958; also accepting Ease-
ments from the following: Mrs. Ruth S. & Joe E. Mendeola, dated
November 23, 1957; Roy A. & Helen A. Archer. dated November 28,
1957; John P. & Leona E. Matson, dated November 28, 1957; Ralph &
Josephine I\iunoz, dated November 28, 1957; Ben IL Glazner, dated
November 30, 1957; Sidney E. & Ara Belle Black, dated December 3,
1957; Troy & Frances Shipman, dated December 5, 1957; Jack & Hazel
I. Bailey, dated December 5, 1957; Raymond E. & Faye Lemen, dated
December 5, 1957: W. C. & Josephine Coe, dated December 16, 1957;
J. T. & Janet P. Macdonald, dated December 16, 1957; Paul w. Brown
dated December 18, 1957; Louis & Jennetta Ellsworth, dated Jallua.ry
12, 1958; Joseph E. & Mrs. Anita Kirkendall, dated January 13, 1955,
Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Car-
ried, all the Council present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he examined the supplementary application
filed with the Public Utilities Commission by the San Diego Trans-
it System, and it simply makes the San Diego and Coronado Ferry
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Company is party to the proceedings. In order that any adjustment
in rates is made, it will be possible to secure an order to change
the fares -in effect on the ferry between the City of Coronado and
the City of San Diego.
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that Royal Indemnity Companyhas served
notice that its Auctioneers License Bond No. 531173 issued in favor
of L, D. Millum is to be terminated effective thirty days from re-
ceipt of the notice. This requires that the auctioneer be advised
so that he may file a substitute bond if he desires. Moved by Heck,
seconded by Fessman, the Attorneys recommendation be approved, and
the City Clerk be directed to address the licensee. Carried, all
the Council present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that the communication from the League of
California Cities giving some information and draft of a proposed
closed circuit television franchise ordinance has been examined,
it requires no action at this time on the part of the City Council..
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Department of Motor Vehicles has
furnished the City a copy of the Decision in Case Noe 214, which be-
comes effective on February 3, 1958. This decision orders National
Auto lreckers to surrender its special plates. No action on the
part of the City Council is required, and it was recommended the de-
cision be filed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the At-
torneyos recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council pres-
ent voting aye.
REV. JOHN J. ROBERTSON, 3009 E. 5th Street, was present and invited
the members of the Council and City officials to attend the dedi-
cation of the new Seventh Day Adventist Church of Paradise Valley
on Saturday, February 1st at 3:00 P.M.
CCUI\ICIL OMAN HOLLINGSuJORTH stated at the meeting of January 14th,
Councilman Hart made a motion authorizing the City Attorney to ap-
pear at the hearing on the application of the San Diego Gas dc-
Electric Company for an increase in rates, and she believes it
was the intent of the Council that the Attorney was to protest the
application; and a motion would be in order authorizing the City
Attorney to protest, and be compensated for appearing. Moved by
Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the City Attorney be authorized to
attend the hearing, entering a protest, and that he receive compen-
sation for attendance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Attorney
be authorized and directed to prepare an ordinance to lease certain
tidelands. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman,
Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None,
PE'TITION from property owners regarding the alley between First
and Second Streets from ^F- Avenue to Highland Avenue, was read,
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inviting the Council members and City officials an a tour inspect-
ion of the alley; the condition of the alley is such that foot
traffic is almost an impossibility. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he
toured the alley and at one time it was oiled, when such was the
policy of the City; it does have a few bad holes in it, and the
Street Department has been given an order to take care of it, We
cannot re -oil the alley or re -pave it, but we can eliminate the
chuck holes, and that is being done. Moved by Heck, seconded by
+essman, that a letter be directed to the circulator of the petit-
ion with additional copies and advise them that they can file a
petition for a 1911 Improvement rict for the paving of the alley,
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck,,
Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the contractor is about ready to
start paving in the 0a D. Arnold Estates Subdivision. Mr, .A_-nold
was given permission to use four inches of asphalt concrete pave-
ment on the improved subgrade. Mr. Lill said he had the report of
the Benton Engineering Company who has tested the subgrade for the
subdivision which stated that 4 inches of asphaltic concrete placed
on the existing subgrade soils, properly compacted to 95% of the
maximum dry density at optimum moisture content, will be adequate
for most of the streets in the subdivision. One exception to this
is along the lower area of Plaza Blvd. just a short distance from
Manchester Street. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated when they graded the
streets, they made an attempt to take better material from the up-
per portion of the subdivision and spread it on the poor material
in the lower part of the subdivision. They did a fairly good job
but the strict following of our ordinance would indicate they would
have to do some more subgrade preparation; however, the streets in
question do have a very steep slope and there is not any chance for
the subgrade to become saturated, in the opinion of fvir. Benton, and
if the subgrade does not become saturated the 4 inch asphalt pave-
ment indicated is satisfactory. The lower portion of Plaza Blvd.
where the grade is not so steep he proposes to install 3 inches of
crushed rock base under the 4 inches of C. pavement. IV1r. Lill
said he believes Mr. Bentonos proposals are sound and wotb1 recommend
that the Council consider them as being in line with the recommend-
ations for the subdivision improvement. Moved by Fessman, seconded
by Heck, that the Jngineerss recommendation be approved. Carried,
all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated that,
our contract with the Dennis Company for the paving of the center
portion of Plaza Blvd was for 4 inches of asphalt concrete, and it
is recommended that the City use underneath this concrete 3 inches
of crushed rock base in the same location as Mr. nrnold is going
to and that the City pay for thi portion of the crushed rock base.
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by . 'essman, the City Engineeros
recommendation for our portion of Plaza Blvd. be approved.. Carrie,
by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollings-
worth, Hodge. Nays: None
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that due to illness of our Chief Bldg
Inspector, which may be of undetermined time, he would like author-
ization to appoint George Burns as Deputy Bldg. Inspector, temporary,
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at $450.00 a month commencing January 29th. Moved by Hart, sec-
onded by Fessman, the City Manager be so authorized. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollings-
worth, Hodge, Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7162 was read, authorizing the following transfer:
From Unappropriated Revenue to account No. 520 Al, $1,000.00. Moved.
by Heck, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all
the Council present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING CCIVil'ISSION was read stating a grant deed
was received from Anthony and Mabel A. Zitnik relative to a port-
ion of 15th Street west of Lanoitan Avenue. This deed was previous-
ly presented to the Planning Commission, however, the owners later
requested it be withdrawn as Mr. Zitnik's plans for subdivision of
the property have changed and the roadway will no doubt be changed
or modified. At the meeting of the Planning Commission on January
13th, it was moved and unanimously passed recommending the City
Council not accept the grant deed and it be withdrawn as requested
by the owners. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Plan-
ning Commission's recommendation be approved, and the City take no
further action. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
REPORT FROItMi THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read relative to Applicat
ion for Conditional Exception No, 575. This application, signed
by Samuel W. Davis, relative to the property located south of 24th
Street between the southerly prolongation of Hoover and Coolidge
Avenues, was approved by the City Council, Resolution No. 68650 on
February 13, 1957, subject to the restriction there be no odor .
noise, fumes, smokes or open fire burning; shall be restricted to
cutting of boats only, not general scrap, and subject to renewal
of said application after one year from date of approval. At the
meeting of the Planning Commission on January 13, 1958, they recom-
mended the granting of the request for renewal of this application
for salvage operation on the same conditions and subject to review
again in another 12 months. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by
Fessman, that the Planning_Commissiunos recommendation be approves..
Carried, all the Council present vet.ng aye. Moved by Hollings-
worth, seconded by Fessman, the City Attorney prepare the necessary
resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COIVMMISSION was read regarding the request.
of Lowell Terry to establish the ingress and egress through Lis
property in the 1900 block, south side of 8th Street, as a private
lane with the name of Terry Lane, was presented to the Planning
Commission at their meeting of January 13th. It was the opinion
of the Commission that the establishment of a private lane would
be in violation of the Subdivision Ordinance and that the ingress
and egress should remain as a drive only with the numbering of the
houses on 8th Street. The Commission recommended that no variance
of the ordinances in putting in a private lane should be allowed
in this instance. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, the Plan-
ning Commission's recommendation be sustained. Carried, all the
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Council present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE FLANNING COMMISSION regarding the grant deed from
Archie L. Pool, Ruble Beauchamp and James Milligan, was read° The
Council on January 21st approved acceptance of the grant deed from
the above persons. Upon the request of the property owners, and
since this dedication ends in a cul-de-sac approximately 600 feet
north of 16th Street, and would not line up with any extension of
4S" Avenue to the north, at the meeting• of the Commission on Jan-
uary 27th they recommended this dedication be named Sheryl Lane.
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, the Planning Commissionls
recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present vot-
ing aye. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated she believes the grant deed
will have to be rewritten before it can be accepted by the Council;
however, when the deed is accepted, the dedication can be named
Sheryl Lane if the Council so desires.
Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the meeting be closed, Car-
ried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 2:10 PJVL
MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
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CITY CLERK