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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958 02-25 CC MIN252 National City, California, February 25, 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. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 195S, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7172 was read, ordeii:lg payment on arrant No. 33804 in the sum of $31.22, and Warrant Jo. 33622 in the sum of $47.86 pay- able to Maxine Conforth be stopped and new warrants for said sums be issued. 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. 7173 was read, 'RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES IN THE. 6i0RK TO BE DONE (17th Street).14 Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollings- worth, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge, Nays: None. Ab- sent: Hart. RESOLUTION NO. 7174 was read, accepting Grant Deeds from the follow- ing: Leslie Oliver and Roberta Jean Tigh, dated January 29, 1958; Gilbert E. Fritz, dated February 6, 1958; Grant Deed and Easement from Paul H. Granger, each dated February 12, 1958. Moved by Hol- lingsworth, seconded by Heck, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworthr Hodge Nays: None. Absent: Hart. ORDINANCE NO.. 929, ''AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT AND EX- ECUTION OF LEASES FOR CERTAIN P.ORTIOIS OF NATIONAL CITY TIDELANDS4, was presented for the second and final reading, and read in full. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Ordinance be ad- opted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that Glens Falls Insurance Company has crved notice it desires to cancel the sidewalk license bond issued in favor of Cecil Grisby McAnally as principal, Mr. McAnally should be notified to post a new bond or to surrender his license. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck,. the City Attorneys recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there :;;as referred to him an order from the Public Utilities Commission extending time in the application of the Santa Fe Railway to construct a spur track,.Application No. 37680. 2/25/58 253 No action is necessary on the part of the City, and recommended the order be filed. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council pres- ent voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there was referred to him a letter dated Decem- ber 13, 1957 from Corps of Engineers pertaining to two earth fill dikes and dredge in South San Diego Bay. This matter having been previously disposed of by the report of the City Engineer and the City Manager there is no further action on the part of the City Attorn ey, and recommended the document be filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the Attorneys recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated he believed the Council all enjoyed the meeting in Tijuana as guests of the League of the Tijuana City Govern- ment. Moved by 2essman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Mayor be auth orized to write a letter of appreciation for the fine program and meeting last Friday night. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated he has inquired whether the City has a Mexican Flag, it appears that we do not have one, and inasmuch as we are hosts in the future and people from Tijuana will be here as our guests, it would be proper that we buy a Mexican Flag, and at the meetings display it along side of our National colors. Moved by Fess- man, seconded by Hollingsworth, if the City does not have a Mexican Flag, that a suitable one be purchased. COUNCILACMAN HOLLINGSu4ORTH stated she thought someone should find out the protocol of displaying another Flag along with ours. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated it is always proper when you have guests from Canada or Mexico to display their National Flag alongside of ours, there is a question as to which side of the room they should be on, but they should be displayed, and we should do this and possibly bring it to the attention of the President of the League of California Cities of this County. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge, Nays: None. Absent: Hart, APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER to serve on the Don't Waste Water Campaign to replace Clifford Reed, resigned, was presented. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Heck, it be laid over until the next meeting and the Council give it some thought in order to help Mayor Hodge, Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. PROPOSED CONCESSIONS at swimming pool, was presented. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLING&ORTH asked if the City Manager had received any recommend- ations f i- om the Park & Recreation Advisory Board. CITY MANAGE BIRD said ve, have not received any recommendations from them since their meeti:ag last week. COUNCILMAN HECK asked about the completion of the Swimming pool. CITY MANAGER BIRD said he thought it would be abo,, t April lst. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the matter be liid over for a recommendation from the Park & Recreation Advisory hoard. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 2/25/58 254 COIV"UNICATION FROM W. D. WILHELIVII regarding unsightly conditions sur- rounding the City garage was read. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, it be referred to the City Manager for action. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILIuiAN HECK asked if it would be possible to help this situation if 15th Street could be paved from 'C' to "D'' Avenue. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that Mr. Lill and himself were discussing this same problem in connection with the 1911 Act Improvement on ''C" Avenue which we are about ready to launch, and it was their feeling they would not include it in the improvement dist- rict. We have a number of projects which have come in and have al- located certain funds, but we are now in a position of a timing ele- ment. It could be set up in our next budget, and considered at that time. Mr. Bird said he has been negotiating with the Water Company, and they have agreed, as of last August, to put in a new line from 16th Street to 14th Street on "EFL Avenue. It has been set up in their budget, and they are ready to proceed with the installation We are endeavoring to take care of the conditions existing at the City gar- age just as soon as possible. COUNCILMAN HECK stated his only thought was, he would like to have 15th Street from hC' to ''D" Ave. considered in the coming budget. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN said the City garage is in an R-1 zone, and it might be well if the City Manager and staff make a study for a future move of that installation into one of our M-2 or M-3 zones. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that Councilman Hart called her office today and said that he would not be at the meeting. Rev. Hatch apol- ogized for not being here last week, he thought he had made arrange- ments for someone to appear on his behalf. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she has the Union Title Topics Magazine which carries eight pages about National City, and she asked the Title Company to send out extra copies so that each member of the Council and department heads may have a copy. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the annual report for 1957 of the San Diego County Water Authority which will be on file in her office, CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received a communication from Elizabeth Cox in regard to the improvement of l8th Street and had a copy made of same and referred it to Mr. Phelps, Engineer of Work, and the letter will be presented at the hearing. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that on Friday of this week there will be a meeting of Southern California City Clerks Association at Azusa and asked permission to attend. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the City Clerk's request be allowed, with expenses, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the list of the election officers and polling places for the General Municipal Election April 8th. There will be 48 voting precincts and the polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Mrs. Alston recueotel approval and authorization to 2/25/58 255 publish same.. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the City Clerk's request to publish the polling places and names of election officers be allowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. NOTICE FRCXVI SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION of intention of City of San Diego to annex certain property was presented, and report from City Engineer Lill stated this proposed annexation is east of the ex- isting lirpitg of the City of San Diego in Paradise Valley Road area and does not adjoin any portion of the City of National City. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the notice be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for month of January was presented. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, the report be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM KENNETH BOULETTE of the Fuschia Society was read, inviting the City of National City, through the medium of the Park and Recreation Department, to join the National City Fuschia Society and the National City Kiwanis Organization in co -sponsoring a flower show to be held in the Community Building during the month of June. This would be a two-day show on Saturday and Sunday, June 14th and 15th. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the Communication be referred to the City Manager and the Park Dept, for a report to the City Council of more details. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL presented a petition for the improvement of 441P Avenue from 4th Street southerly to the end of the existing pavement on the east side of °M4 Avenue. The petition was signed by persons interested in 67% of the property to be assessed for the improvement. It was recommended the project be authorized and the Engineering De- partment be instructed to prepare the necessary plans and specificat- ions. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL statedtiis improvement will come within 200 feet of 8th Street, and he talked with the City Manager of the pos- sibility of extending the improvement to 8th Street, however, it de- veloped, it probably would be better to build that portion of 'l& Avenue at the time when 8th Street is improved, which can be done after the drainage project. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated the rains have practically stopped con- struction the past few weeks; we have two street projects, one chan- nel lining project and three subdivisions that are rather inactive until the ground dries. Terry Park Subdivision will start as soon as the rains are over. Plans and specifications for the Tidelands sewer project should be completed next week, then we can advertise for bids to be received the latter part of March. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated with reference to the easements requested by the San Diego Gas & Electric Company on the continuation of "IvI" 2/25/58 256 Avenue it is his recommendation the Council authorize the City Attorn- ey to prepare the resolution necessary to consummate the granting of these easements. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the City Manager's request be allowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated at the last Council meeting there was pre- sented for discussion and action taken by the Council in the matter of acceptance of street deeds, one in particular is the deed of Rus- sel Haas granting an additional ten feet on Palm Avenue for a sixty foot right of way and additional ten feet on 10th Street for a. fif ty foot right of way, which was approved with a condition by the Plan- ning Commission. Mr. Bird said he his been in contact with Mr. Haas's agent, the estimated cost of the sidewalk and curb, which was a con- dition required by the Planning Con::.fission, amounts to approximately $2,100.00 and they are now ready to put up a cash bond in the amount of $2,500.00 for faithful performance; and recommended the City At• torney be authorized to prepare a resolution accepting the deed to the ten feet on Palm Avenue and the ten feet on E. 10th Street. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the City Manager's recommendation be approved, and the Attorney prepare the necessary resolutions Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is now necessary for the Council to de- cide what they want on the plaque for the swimming pool. The arch- itect and the contractor wish this information so it will be avail- able for the dedication. V.le have received a number of suggestions,. one in particular was to show the name, which is Municipal City Plunge, date of dedication, and the list of names on the administrat- ive side and the list of names of the Gity Council and the name of the contractor at the bottom of the plaque. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the City Manager be instructed to proceed with the in- stallation of the bronze plaque on the Municipal Swimming Pool in accordance with his outline. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that due to an oversight he requested the City Attorney be authorized to prepare an amendment to Ordinance 927, which is the electrical code and was adopted at the hearing by refer- ence of the National Electrical Code. The amendment which we are proposing is the one proposed by the Building Department which car- ried a change in the permit fees. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, the request of the City Manager be allowed. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit; Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. STANLEY KNIGHTS, 2626 E. 20th Street, was read in regard to the drainage situation which causes a bad condit- ion in their yard after rains. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the communication be referred to the Gity Engineer and himself with other communications from the area. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hol- 2/25/58 257 lingsworth, the City Manager's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he would like to know when the Council wish- es Mr. Sullivan to sign the leases and documents relative to the leasing of portions of the tidelands. The time was set for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 26th. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding grant deed from James B. and Clara A. Miller for a 50 foot length of the south- erly 40 feet of 4th Street, easterly of °I1P Avenue. The Commission recommended acceptance of the deed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hol- lingsworth, the Planning Commission's recommendation be allowed, and the Attorney prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding grant deed re- ceived from Leonard J. and Ethel L. Pierson for a 56 foot length of the easterly 30 feet of nIVI Avenue north of the existing dedication between 26th and 24th Streets. The Commission recommended accept- ance of the deed, Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved, and the Attorn- ey prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, all the Council pres- ent voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read in regard to the final subdivision map of Graham and Bonamo Subdivision, MAYOR HODGE declared a recess. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council members present: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members ab- sent: Hart. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Planning Commis- sionl s recommendation for approval of t.Tie Graham and Bonamo Subdiv- ision final map be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COh'll'dISSION was read recommending the follow- ing names for consideration to fill the vacancy in the Planning Com- mission due to the expiration of term of Commissioners Peterman and Morgan as of March 2, 1958: Peter Huisveld, Jr.; Allen Braudaway; Donald Jacquot; Rodney Smith. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated that since writing the report it has been established that Rodney Smith is a member of the Library Board and therefore the Council may not with to consider him for a Planning Commissioner. COUNCILMAN FESS- MAN stated that with all due respect to the names submitted, he thought the Council should see if we could not find additional per- sons who might be willing to serve. We should attempt to get some- one interested in the industrial part of the City. COUNCILMAN HECK said he believed Dale A.rris might be interested in serving on the 2/25/58 258 Planning Commission. MAYOR HODGE recommended this be held over one week to see if the Council can come up with some names, consider someone from the industrial area, and diversified businesses. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman the meeting be closed. Carried; all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 2:46 P.M. ATTEST: ��ITY CLERK It:A Uii, CIn OF NATIONAL CITY, CAraFORNIA 2/25/58