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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958 02-18 CC MIN245 National City, California, February 18, 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, Hart;; Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Heck. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Lill, Stock- man. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag, followed by invocat- ion by Mayor Hodge. Moved by Hollingsworth: seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 11, 1958, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7169 was read, granting a special zone variance per- mit to Katie M. Moeller for the purpose of constructing an addition- al 2-bedroom frame house on property containing only 4,680 square feet. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck. RESOLUTION NO. 7170 was read, approving option to purchase tax deeded lands deeded to the State of California per Tax Deed Nos. 21801 and 21802 and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of City of National City an agreement with the County of San Diego for such option to purchase. The property to be purchased is described as Si of Lot 3 and Lots 4 and 5 in Block 42 of the City of National City. 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. ORDINANCE NO, ,"AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT AND EXECUTION OF LEASES FOR CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL CITY TIDE- LANDS", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that Swett & Crawford have issued a Certif- icate of Insurance showing that Daley Corporation has property dam- age liability insurance in limits satisfactory to the requirements of the City, and recommended the Certificate be approved and filed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Attorney's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. C UNGILIVJAN HECK present, CITL ATTORNEY CUrRAN stated at the last meeting there was authoriz- ation given to him to accept a grant deed which had heen tendered the City by Russel P. Haas, and which the Planning Commission had recommended acceptance of the deed subject to the installation of curb and sidewalks. This raises the problem that should be solved at this time. When the Planning Commission make such a recommend- ation, and the recommendation is approved by the City Council, it 2/18/58 246 makes it possible to accept the deed until such time as the curb and sidewalk have actually been installed.- Ve therefore, have a situat- ion wherein over a year ago a deed was accepted on such conditions, the conditions have never been fulfilled, therefore, the deed has never been returned to the Counc.yl for action. Mr. Curran stated he feels that such a condition should not exist and the deed should not come to the Council until either the conditions the Planning Commis- sion feels shouli be met have been met so the acceptance of the ease- ment or deed, as the case may be, is timely, or in the alternative it is desirable to accept an easement or right of way for street purposes immediately and go an record; and the coalitions be perform- ed sometime in the future then some alternative procedure be adopted enabling the City to accept the deed now and yet guaranteeing the performance of the conditions at a later date; and requested instruct- ions as to a matter of policy as to the two deeds which have been ap- proved under those conditions. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, hereafter when the Planning Commission recommends certain act- ions and the Council concurs, the City Manager have the power to con- tact these people and enter into a contract with them, and that we would proceed under those conditions, and would hold up acceptance until they had entered into a contract to complete any improvements or conditions for a certain time. Also a performance bond, cash bond or a lien on the property be required guaranteeing performance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Hart. HEARING on Resolution No. 7160, which proposes changes in the pro- ceedings for the Improvement of 17th Street, was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Affidavit of Posting of this Reso- lution in three conspicuous places. Mrs. Alston stated she received no written protests, and no one was present regarding the change. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, due to the fact there were no written or oral protests, the hearing be closed, and the Attorney proceed with the necessary resolutions. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HART inquired about the City owned property in the area of Division and 4th Street and asked if the property is to be re- zoned or wondered what is to be done with it. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated there was one bid received and there were conditions stip- ulated in the bid, such as a partial business zone, multiple res- idence zone and the rest in single R-1 residential area. Council- man Hart said he felt it should be an R-4 zone, we would then get more bids and more people on the tax rolls. DILLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE CUVIMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Library Fund Park Fund Retirement Fund Trust & Agency Fund Special Street Fund Drainage Fund Swiaming Pool Fund TOTALr 519,202.35 10.26 .05 221.03 3,356.23 149.55 2,654.85 49,500.00 26.00 75,120.32 11/18/58 247 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, the bills be approved for payment, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. RJSOLUTION NO. 7171 was read, authorizing the following expendit- ures from the Capital Outlay Fund: A. J. Ceccotti, $175.00, refund on sewer permit; Mission Pipe & Supply, $1,046.50 for swimming pool. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM OLIVEuOOD CLUB in regard to curb problem, was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has contacted the writer of the letter, Mrs. Hayden, and been in communication with the President of the Olivewood Club, Mrs.Orrell. The situation will be worked out, Mrs. Orrell has assured Mr. Bird they will come up with their plan of beautification, and will keep in touch in this regard. It was the Manager's recommendation the cominunication be filei , Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the City Manager's recommendh�ion be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM EDwARD B. BODGE, 1315 First Street, was read, stating they would like to have a street light installed on their street. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, it be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for recommendation. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM tM. H. & GLADYS I. PHILLIPS was read in regard to their property on E. 18th Street. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that copies of these complaints be sent to the Engineer of Work. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that these letters be held in abeyance to be presented by the City Clerk at the hearing on March 4th, and that the writers of these letters be answered and state their problem and will be discussed at the hearing. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HART excused. NOTICE FROM THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION was presented, granting the San Diego Transit System authority to reroute its Route "C", 30th Street Naval Station line. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the notice be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Affidavit of Postings of Ordinance Ho. 928 and Notice of Election. COUNCILMAN HART present. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY was read stating the report on the matter of the proposed annexations now before the Authority Board of :Directors was submitted to the Water Problems 2/18/58 248 Committee of the Authority. CITY CLERK ALSTON recommended it be re- ferred to the City Attorney. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the City Clerk's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COIvi1VIUNICATION FROM PUBLIC MANAGEMENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE was read stating the last session of the Legislature ammended the Government Code to require that every local agency shall adopt policies and procedures governing purchases of supplies from local agencies. CITY CLERK ALSTON recommended it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, the City Clerk's recommend- ation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the League of California Cities meeting Friday, Feb. 21st in Tijuana. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that paving operation has started in the O. D. Arnold Estates Subdivision Unit #1. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported we received a petition for the improve- ment of 12th Street from 'D Avenue to "D' Avenue, and Avenue from 12th Street northerly to the existing permanent pavement. The petition was signed by persons interested in 65% of the property that would be within the district to be assessed. Mr. Lill recom- mended the project be authorized and the Engineering Department be instructed to prepare the necessary plans and specifications. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN asked what kind of grade the Engineer proposes to put on that short street. CITY ENGINEER LILL said it was a very inferior grade. The builder hired an outside engineer to lay out the street grades and the City Engineer's office approved them. There is a short section by the school that has a grade of more than twelve percent, and will be usable. COUNCILMAN HECK inquired how they were able to build those places without coming under the subdivision law requiring improvements instead of coming under the 1911 Improvement. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated it is in an old subdivision. PETITION for Improvement of 20th Street from Orange Street to 67.5 feet easterly of Valle Vista Avenue, and of Valle Vista Avenue from 20th Street southerly to its termination, was presented. The petit- ion was signed by persons interested in 66.5% of the area of the property proposed to be assessed, and 71% of the frontage. It is the City Engineer's recommendation that the project be authorized t_ie Engineering Department be instructed to prepare the necessary pbns and specifications. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the Lngineer's request be approved. Carried, all the Council present votiiz aye. CITY EJGINEER LILL reported that the plans for Graham & Bonamo Sub- division are completely checked, and it is anticipated the subdiv- ision will be ready for approval next week by the Planning Commission and also the Council. The Channel Lining in Paradise Creek should get underway in the near future. 2/l8/58 249 COMMUNICATION FROM ED. ROTAN, 2019 Lanoitan Avenue, was read stat- ing that for the last two years they have contacted the City offic- ials and the Sweetwater Union High School District on a number oc- casions about water flooding their home. The School District tells them that their land is graded according to specifications and therefore any runoff becomes a City problem because the School Dist- rict has no control of drainage on City streets. They are hoping that the City will take steps necessary to prevent additional damage to their home. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we have been working on this matter, and yesterday in the Engineer's office we had present Mr. Rindone of the Sweetwater Union High School District, Mr. Foster, the Pres. of the Board, Mr. Geo. Foster, Architect, Mr. Curtis who plans and works for the High School Board, City Engineer Lill, and Mr. Finney, who was formerly with the City, and himself. The only answer to this entire problem is a complete improvement district of all of the streets within the given area which contribute to this drainage problem; that is Lanoitan Avenue, 20th Street, Granger Avenue, 24th Street, the continuation of 20th Street, and Valle Vista. There are approximately 44 acres of flowage which we are faced with. We are trying to work this out, the School Board will have a meeting within two weeks wherein they may possibly request of the City grade stakes for the setting of their sidewalk and curb on Granger Avenue. The entire project estimates in the neighborhood of $55,000.00. The only thing the City can do is sympathize with these people at the present time, The Improvement District, if the people within the area are cooperative enough to give us sufficiency in petition will take anywhere from 18 months to 24 months before it could get into construction. We are exploring the possibility of when the High School puts in their sidewalk and curb that we can put a drainage pipe under Granger Avenue, which is a temporary re- lief, and expenditure of approximately $12,000.00. Mr. Bird recom- mended this matter be placed on file, and we will have to continue to work and attempt to solve the problem. It is not a problem which could not be solved if the City had the money and the School had the money, and we will need the cooperation of all of the property own- ers within the area to improve their streets; if we can improve the streets, we can ultimately take care of the drainage mostly on the streets, with a minor drainage structure required. Moved by Fessmanr seconded by Hart, the City Manager's recommendation in this matter be approved, with the addition thereto that his office meet with these people and explain the situation and see if they will cooper- ate and form an improvement district to fix the area as it should be. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN said he thought the City administration should attempt to have a meeting with all the people involved and see if they are willing to form a district. Mr. Fessman said he would be opposed to put any money in temporary improvements that might have to be torn out at a later date. COUNCILMAN HECK said he thought it would be quite an effort for the City Manager to have to contact all the property owners in the area, and would suggest that he ad- dress a letter to the writer of this communication and not put the burden of extra work on the City Manager. COUNCILwCIv1AN HOLLINGS- WORTH said she hoped thesepeople's letter is answered and apprized of what is being done so they will know we are attempting to help 2/18/58 250 them. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he is in possession of a Grant Deed and an Easement from Paul Granger granting 80 feet to the City for the con- tinuation of Plaza Blvc. and an easement for the continuation of the drainage ditch, and recommended the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary resolution. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the City Manager's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CCMuMUNICATION FROM ELTJN BAEDER, LIBRAIAN, was read stating the Board of Trustees requested authorization to employ Mrs. Bonnie Kermott on a part time basis at S1,43 per hour, CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has approved the request and recommended the Council sustain his action of approval. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the City Manager's request be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated immediately preceding the Council meeting, he received a telephone call from Clifford Reed, and he informed MIr. Bird that after being appointed again to the Don't Waste Water Campaign that the new drive is such that it would take into effect considerable day time meetings, therefore he had to, because of per- sonal reasons and his own business, resign. COMMUNICATION FROM DON'T WASTE WATER CAMPAIGN was read stating they have been advised by Clifford Reed that the press of business and other affairs will prevent him from serving as a representative from National City on their Board of Directors. It is requested that this letter be plac- ed on the docket for the Council meeting on February 18th so that a replacement might be selected. CITY MANAGER BIRD said the Don't Waste Water Campaign want the Mayor and City Council to appoint a representative, and Mr. Reed would like to have his oral resignation accepted, Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, Mr. Reed's resignat- ion be accepted with thanks for his service on the Committee, Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HODGE asked if the Council had any suggestions as to who might replace Mr. Reed. REPORT FROM PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD was read relative to their meeting of January 15th, stating that representative of vend- ing machines presented information concerning the use of the machines for soft drinks and also for ice making. The salesmen were informed as yet it had not been determined whether the concessions would be operated, leased or contracted for the new park. It was recommended that the fees for Las Palmas pool be recommended to the City Council as 20 for children, 35 for youths and 50 for adults. Discussion of the dedication ceremonies for the pool followed, and it was agreed that two persons be appointed from the Board to aid Mr. Smith and Mr. Gautereaux in planning the ceremony. It was recommended that tie Park & Recreation Advisory Board make recommendations to establish the position of Pool Supervisor and Assistant Pool Super- visor, as necessary to be Civil Service personnel on a yearly basis, permanent status. The Board recommended that the sale of the mer- chandise within the general pool area, vending machines, equipment, 2/18/58 251 etc., and/or a concession building should be leased, rented or operated on a percentage basis by others than the City of National City, and that the concessions services for the public be consider- ed for availability approximately at the opening of the pool, CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has been infermed that the Supt. of Park & Recreation has already forwarded to the Civil Service Commission the necessary information from which an examination can be set up for the positions of Pool Supervisor and Assistant Pool Supervisor. The question of whether or not the concessions shall be operated by the City or shall be leased out is one which the Council should take under advisement and declare a policy. CITY MANAGER BED said the next meeting of the Park & Recreation Advisory Board will be held February 19th at 1:30 P.M. in the Community Building Lobby, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, the matter be placed on the agenda as unfinished business for further consideration by the Council. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that the Fire Chief has set up an alarm system for demonstration at the Fire Station, Mr, Bird said Chief Bailey told him that Councilwoman Hollingsworth and Councilman :deck had not seen the demonstration previously and could do so immeeiately following the Council meeting. Moved by Fessman,. seconded by Hollingsworth, the meeting be closed, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 2:55 P.M. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, ALIFO:i NIA ATTEST:. CITY CLERK 2/18/58