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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958 02-11 CC MIN239 National City, California, February 11, 1958 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Hart. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Lill, Stock- man, The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag, followed by invocat- ion by Rev. Hatch, MAYOR HODGE recognized Ed. Ingalls, Chairman of the City's Civil Service Commission, who was in the audience. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 4, 1958, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, '7167 was read, extending the conditional exception granted by Resolution No. 6865 adopted on February 13, 1957 for an additional term of one year upon the same terms and conditions as set forth in said Resolution No. 6865 including the necessity of procuring a renewal one year from the date hereof, Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Resolution be adopted, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. RESOLUTION NO. 7168 was read, ING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF by Heck, seconded by Fessman, by the following vote to -wit: Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: oRESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FIL- HEARING THEREON (Grove Street).4 Moved the Resolution be adopted, Carried, Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hart, ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that Title Insurance Policies issued by Union Title Ins. & Trust Co. & Title Ins, Co. & Trust, Nos. 628149 and 628148 have been examined and recommended they be approved and filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the Attorney's recommendation be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the bid of the City as submitted for the purchase of certain real property in the matter of the estate of Frank Holzmann, deceased, was returned to the court, and af:er a hearing by the Superior Court, the sale has been confirmed and r.•� crow has been opened. ATTORNEY CURRAN referred to the communication from the Canty of San Diego in which was enclosed a form of option to purchase certain real property in National City which had been put up for tax sale, and by previous action of the Council a protest had been made to the County against the tax sale, Mr. Curran stated he examined the proposed option to purchase and also the applicable sections of the Revenue and Taxation Code and fi..ds that the option as submitted by the County of San Diego is in due form and within the discretion 2/11/58 240 of the Council as a matter of policy as to whether or not the option tendered should be exercised. CITY MANAGER BIRD said it is his recommendation that we exercise the option and at the time of the three year period,: or prior thereto, we advertise and get a valid purchaser for said property. COUNCIWOMAN HOLLINGSuyQRTH asked if we had to wait for the three year period, or whether we could get a valid purchaser now. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated there is nothing to prevent us from advertising the property for sale; it is a high lot and we need the dirt on that lot for the low lot across the s tred Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the City go forward and take steps to acquire this property from the County so we can control it and use the dirt on it if we want to. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None, Absent: Hart. COMMUNICATION FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was r ad recommending the appointment of Floyd Ilnde to fill the vacancy on the Committee. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that Floyd Ede be recommended for appointment to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HODGE made the appointment as recommended. H. R. McDUNNAH, 2411 E. 7th Street, was present and presented a petition signed by 129 citizens petitioning Mayor Hodge to declare himself for re-election to his present office. COMMUNICATION FROM OLIVEh OOD CLUB was read, stating that when the curbing in front of the club house was put in, two driveways were made, one they do not want used, but cars drive in and over their sidewalk. They would like the driveway closed or something done to keep the cars out. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated a copy of the commun- ication has been referred to the City Manager, CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he is not in a position to make a report at the present time, it will be next week before he is able to do so. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated in January, Maxine Conforth, who is an em- ployee in the Recreation Department, lost two payroll checks; one No. 33804, in the amount of $31.52, issued Dec. 5, 1957; and one No 33622, in the amount of $47.86, issued Nov. 20, 1957, Mrs. Alston stated she had payment stopped on the checks, and thirty days have passed and recommended the matter be referred to the City Attorney for the preparation of a resolution ordering the reissuance of the checks to Miss Conforth. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Clerk's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COI'MM'UNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY HEART ASSOCIATION was read stating that in addition to their mail campaign, Heart Canisters will be distributed to the business houses and Business Heart Day is scheduled for February llth. Heart Sunday will be conducted on Sunday afternoon, February 23rd. They ask that if necessary a per- mit be issued for these campaigns. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she contacted the License Dept,: and they stated that no permit is nec- essary. Moved by Fessman, seccaded by Heck, permission be granted. 2/11/58 241 Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hodge. Nays: Hollingsworth. Absent: Hart. MAYOR HODGE thanked Mr. McDunnah for the petition he presented earlier in the meeting, and gave Mr. McDunnah a nomination paper to circulate for him. COMMIUNICATION FROM SEA -GROVE BUILDERS, INC., was read stating they are engaged in building a residence at 1911 E. 12th Street, and prior to obtaining a building permit, it was necessary to pay a sewer con- nection fee of $2 46.00 as it was anticipated the sewer main would be extended to service the new residence. It is their understand- ing the proposed extension was not approved and therefore no sewer will be available, and requested the refund of $245.00 be sent directly to Alfred J. Ceccotti, owner. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER BIRD was read stating that Sewer Permit #3057 was issued in the amount of $245.00 on Dec. 19, 1957, for a sewer hook up at 1907 E. 12th Street. This permit was issued with the understanding that the sewer main would be extended to service the new residence, however this wt- .. , uoved, therefore, no sewer is available to the property, be refunded directly to Mr. Ceccotti,. owner -of -record, as requested by Sea -Grove Builders, Inc. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the S245.00 refund be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wait: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. APPLICATION FOR NEdd ON -SALE GENERAL BEVERAGE LICENSE by The Plaza Restaurant, 905-907 E. l0th Street, was presented. REPORT FROM CHIEF OF POLICE SMITH stated investigation discloses no grounds for protest. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, the application be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported we received a letter from V. R. Dennis Construction Company stating they will place the 3° crushed rock base for portions of Plaza Blvd. for the additional price of 80.06 per sq. ft. Mr. Lill said there is approximately 13,000 sq, ft. of 3' crushed rock base to be placed which would be about S800.00 ad- ditional on the contract; our existing contract with Dennis Company is $3,667,00, and recommended we authorize the V. B. Dennis Con- struction Co. to place this crushed rock base. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the City Engineerls recommendation for the let- ting of the award for the additional crushed rock on Plaza Blvd, be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fecs aa, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY ENGINEER LILL presented a petition for the 1911 Act Imp.:ovemen of Grove Street from 22nd Street to 24th Street. The petition w,s signed by persons interested in 54.6% of the area of the property proposed to be assessed:. likewise 55% of the frontage. Mr. Lill recommended the project be authorized and the engineering depart- ment be instructed to lrepare the necessary plans and specificat- ions. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, the City Engineers rec- ommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 2/11/58 242 CITY ENGINEER LILL stated at the last meeting the application for the proposed spur track across Tidelands Avenue to serve John Han- cock Mfg. Co. and others was forwarded to him for review; the quest- ion was the grade crossing Tidelands Avenue, This was discussed with the Santa Fe Railroad and everything has been taken care of satisfactorily, and it is Mr. Lill's recommendation that whatever is necessary to obtain this spur track should be done. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he was successful in obtaining a temporary building inspector, and appointed L. H. Tryon, effective February 7, 1958 as temporary Deputy Building Inspector, salary $450.00 per month. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, Purchasing Department, stat- ing that in accordance with the City's request, requirements of gas- oline for the year 1958, beginning February 16 and ending February 15, 1959, have been received. The Standard Oil Company is again the low bidder. The maximum price during the year for Ethyl is .1461 and for Regular .1191 to which is to be added 64 State Tax. CITY MANAGER BIRD requested authorization to extend the sewer east- erly of Granger Avenue on approximately what is 19th Street. It is hoped we can do this job with our crews with rental of necessary equipment. The expense will be paid approximately by the number of connections returnable in that particular area, This is within an old subdivision and the purpose of it is to get into proper use the rear of those lots in Lincoln Acres Annex No.- 2 area, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, the City Manager's request be ap- proved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had an easement for drainage purposes; and it has been checked by the Engineering Department as to its proper description, and recommended the Council authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution to accept the easement, Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. REPORT FROM THE HARBOR COMMITTEE was read regarding the application of L. M. Pepper to lease an additional portion of the tidelands adjacent to his present lease. It was the recommendation of the Committee that the clause requiring the $10,000.00 for dredging., if and when dredging is begun, be removed from Mr. Pepper's present lease, and that the City then lease to Mr. Pepper 98 feet more or less of his present lease, facing Tidelands Avenue on the same terms as of his present lease. Moved by Fessman, seconded by HolliLgs- worth, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the document nec- essary to revise Mr. Pepper's lease in the manner so outlined and recommended by the Harbor Committee. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. 2/11/58 243 REPORT FROM THE HARBOR COviMITTEE was read regarding the proposal of Mr. Heflin, President of the National Plating & Processing Comp- any. Mr. Heflin stated his first, second and third lease dates and his entire situation as it existed at the present time. as request was to combine all three of his leases into one lease, said lease to be made out to Nappco Company of Texas, with permission to sublet to two other corporations. It was the recommendation of the Harbor Committee that all three leases be combined into one, to Nappco of Texas with the right to sublet to National Plating & Processing Company, Nappco of California and Cal Air Products, at the following rates: 3V p#r sq. ft. to July 1, 1961; 34 per sq. ft. to Jan. 1, 1963; 4V per sq. ft to Jan. 1, 1968, with an option to renew at 42 to Jan, 1 19'73; at that time the rental rate would be notless than 44 or more than 52 per sq. ft. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, the Harbor Committees recommendation be approved, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None, Absent: Hart. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read which stated he had two ease- ments which includes a 30 ft. wide strip of land ad j oing the 30 ft. half width of 12th Street to be dedicated on the Graham Bonano Sub- division.. These easements are required for construction of the sub- division, and it is recommended they be accepted, CITY MANA7E.R BIRD said these easements are not only for construction, but for .the sewer, and recommended they be accepted, and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the City Managers recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman; Heck, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None, Absent: Hart, REPORT FROM THE PLANNING commibsILj regarding Application for Con- ditional Exception No, 597 signed by J. Pearson of City Motors relative to the property at 1401 National Avenue, was read. Petit- ioner is requesting permission to place a pole on said property approximately sixty-five feet tall on top of which will be an eight foot by eight foot house. Ordinance No, 750 of the City requires that an application for conditional exception be signed by the legal owner of the property. Since PEA Pearson is the leasee and due to a technicality beyond his control, the legal owner is unable to request a zone variance or zone change on said property, the petitioner requests that the application be withdrawn. The Com- mission recommended the request be denied, and the applications with- drawn upon the request of the applicant. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Planning Commissionos recommendation be sustained. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 599 signed by M. E. Rogers relative to the property at the northeast corner of South 43rd Street a -Id Division Street. Petitioner is requesting permission to construct and operate a trailer park on said property. Since the petitioner failed to comply with to requirement of filing a petition contain- ing the signatures of a ma j ‘:rit y of the propert owners within 300 2/11/58 244 feet of the property, and also since there was no plot plan filed with the application of the proposed development, the Commission recommended denial of the application. Moved by Hollingsworth; seconded by Fessman, that the Planning Commission's recommendation be 'approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COViIMIISSION regarding Application for Con- ditional Exception No; 602 signed by Katie M. Moeller relative to the property at 438 "J,' Avenue, was read. Petitioner is requesting permission to construct an additional two -bedroom frame house on said property with variance in square footage from 5,000 square feet to 4,680 square feet. The Commission recommended the granting of the request subject to the petitioner revising the plot plan to show two off street parking spaces, Mrs. Moeller has complied with the request and a revised plan has been submitted meeting this re- quirement. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth+. the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved, and the Attorney prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman., Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None, Absent: Hart. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding grant deed received from Leslie Oliver and Roberta Jean Tigh relative to the easterly one half of "R" Avenue and a small section of the .souther- ly one half of llth Street easterly of the Graham and .3onana Sub- division.. The Commission recommended the acceptance of the deed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the deed be accepted and the City Attorney prepare the necessary resolution, Carried, by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth; Hodge. Nays: None, Absent: Hart. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding grant deed received from Russel Haas relative to an additional ten feet on the easterly half of Palm Avenue for a 60 foot right of way and an additional ten feet on loth Street for a 50 foot right of way at the north- east corner of 10th Street and Palm Avenue, was read. The Planning Commission recommended the acceptance of the deed subject to the installation of curb and sidewalks, contiguous to the property line on 10th Street leaving a 35 foot travelway. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the grant deed from Russel Haas, recommended by the Planning Commission, be approved and the deed accepted with the conditions according to the Planning Commission's recommendations and referred to the City Attorney for the preparation of a resolut- ion, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart, Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the meeting be closed. Carried.. all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 2:21. PfM, ATTEST: MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIF, CITY CLERK