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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958 03-18 CC MIN275 National City, California, March 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, Gautereaux. The meeting was opened with pledge of alle iai.ce to the Flag, fol- lowed by invocation by Mayor Hodge. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 11, 1958, be approved. ATTORNEY CJ.R1AN stated that on Page 268 of the minutes, in the first paragraph., the word 'not" should be inserted so that it reads: The Company in 1950 proposed that this should not be changed", the word, notf° in- serted between "should" and Abe", Moved by Hollingsworth;, seconded by Fessman, their motion be amended to include the correction as stated by the Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, in favor of the amendment. Carried, all the Council present voting aye in favor of the motion. COUNCILMAN HECK present. :RESOLUTION NO. 7183 was read, ordering and directing that warrants payable to the Griffith Company for the improvement of 18th Street between Palm and Rachael Avenues be drawn and order hereby is made for the payment of the following sums to Griffith Company from the funds indicated: From the Gas Tax Fund the sum of $82,313.00; from the Drainage Fund the sum of $10,162.95; from the Special Street Fund the sum of $11,324.29. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: None. Councilman Heck abstained from voting. RESOLUTION NO. 7184 was read, accepting two easements from Richard V. and Margaret Mary Ambre, dated January 20, 1958. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AND CIVIL SERVICE COMLvISSION was read stating they are submitting for consideration of the Council a position classification plan for the new position of Swim Pool Supervisor. The plan set forth the duties, and minimum standards and qualifications. Moved by Hart, seconded by .essman, the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Park and Recreation Advisory Board as submitted, be approved. Carried, by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: None. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read recommending a street light at 19th Street and I" Avenue be approved. The matter 3/18/58 276 of a hazardous school crossing at 8th Street and '111 Avenue was dis- cussed, and the Commission recommended the crosswalk be repainted, the existing pedestrian crossing signs be replaced by school cross- ing signs, and letters be written to El Toyon and Harbison Schools requesting the children in the area to use this particular cross- walk. It was also recommended one hour parking be extended east of Highland Avenue and 8th Street for one block on both sides of the street. CITY MANAGER BIRD read a communication from the Traffic Safety Committee which recommended that the area on 8th Street from Highland Avenue one-half block east be -designated as a one hour park- ing zone and appropriate signs be posted to that effect. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendat- ion for a street light at 19th and "D Avenue be approved and the matter referred to the City Manager for installation. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Nome, Loved by Heck, seconded by Hart, the Traffic Safety Coniirittee's recommendation relative to 8th and 4111;i Avenue be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendation regarding the parking East of Highland and 8th Street be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CCUMUNICATION FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY C(IViIVIITTEE was read stating they have studied the possibility of removing the curb between two drive- ways on the West side of Highland Avenue immediately north of loth Street. The Committee acknowledges a traffic hazard does exist, as vehicles leaving the service station via Highland revenue from one of the pump blocks either has to swing into the far lane of traffic or run over the curb. However, since it would be in violation of City Ordinance No. 851 to permit the removal of the curb which would make the one driveway in excess of 100 feet in length, the Committee does not feel it can make a recommendation. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that under Ordinance No. 851 it is permissible for the City Council to grant an overwidth length driveway, and in this instance following the recommendation from the Traffic Safety Committee which recognizes the hazard, it would be his recommendation the permit be granted to extend the driveway at that particular point for the service station. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the City Man- ager's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council pres- ent voting aye. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported he has received copies of verified claims filed on March 14th by William W. Colby, alleging damages in the sum of $10,000.00; and by Lucille E. Colby, alleging damages in the sum of $25,000,00, as a result of negligence on the part of the Police Department. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he thought the Council should take under consideration the possibility of engaging a rate expert to present testimony to the Public Utilities Commission regarding the appli- cation of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company for an increase in rates. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the City Attorney 3/18/58 277 and City Manager ascertain if they can obtain a rate expert. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None, 2-4bsent: None, EDuuARD CHURCH, 1846 E. 8th Street, was present relative to the con- dition of 8th Street, particularly the drainage condition caused by the rains; also the street should be widened and improved. COUNCIL- uuOMAN HOLLINGS UORTH stated everyone in National City realizes 8th Street needs widening and improving, but in the years past it had been hoped we would get some gas tax money for the improvement of 8th Street, as we did on 18th Street, but we cannot spend any money out of gas tax funds on 8th Street until the drainage is solved, and the first phase of the drainage will probably be let to bid this summer, and when that is completed and the water is taken off of 8th Street, we will then be in a position to start considering and engineering 8th Street, MR. CHURCH stated we are spending money in small lots keeping up 8th Street or trying to form a drainage canal, and if it was done immediately, we could save the small amounts. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we cannot make any permanent improvement on 8th Street until we correct the drainage situation; until we can get the water off the street we are stopped by the State Division of Highways of spending monies, or getting approval of that street, the only solution is to continue with nominal maintenance attempt- ing to hold it together until such a time as the first and second phase of the drainage is completed and then we can proceed with a permanent improvement, which includes the curb and the widening of the street to a 64 foot travelway. I41R. CHURCH stated the City has granted two building permits for people to build on 7th Street chan- nel, and once they get their buildings there, it will become harder to do somethin, about the drainage. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he did not know the location of the property for which the building permits were granted, but assuming they are in the area of 7th Street, we do not have any law, to his knowledge, to prevent anyone from building on their property as long as they have access by easement or by street to get in and out. MAYOR HODGE stated we have the honor of having ex -mayor Matthews with us today. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented. General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Retirement Fund Gas Tax Fund Trust & Agency Fund Special Street Fund Drainage Fund Swimming Pool Fund Right of Jay kcquisi Payroll TOTAL . . . . . 516,951.16 2,446.47 128.40 3,342.24 82,313.00 9.32 11,324.29 36,237.33 107.67 tion 7.18 38,792.11 $f91,659.17 3/18/58 278 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the bills be approved for payment and warrants drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: None. Councilman Hart abstained from voting. PROGRESS REPORT OF THE ASSEIMBLY REVENUE AND TAXATION INTERIM SUB- C(ViIV1iITTEE ON PUBLIC INDEBTEDNESS was presented. Attorney Curran stated Assemblyman S. C. Masterson, Chairman of the Committee has sent a copy of the report and in his letter of transmittal, he stated the Committee would appreciate the comments and suggestions of the Mayor and City Council. There will be further hearings on the sub- ject and to advise him whether we wish to be notified of the hear- ing dates. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the report be filed, Carried, all the Council present voting aye, REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for the month of February was presented. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, the report be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the meeting of the League of California Cities at the Mission Valley Country Club, Friday, March 21st. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented a policy of title insurance from the Land Title Insurance Company on property which the City has acquired, and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for approval. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the City Clerk's recom- mendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, NOTICE FROM( BOARD OF SUPERVISORS was read stating that on March 4, 1958, they rescinded its Order No. 20a of December 17, 1957, ap- proving the application of Edward Blazek for the purchase at public auction of certain tax -deeded land (proposed Tax Sale No. 6397) . CITY CLERK ALSTON stated this is the property on which the City took an option. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received a notification of the cancel- lation of a sidewalk license bond on behalf of Edward J. Leon and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the City Clerk's recommendation be allowed.. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that Paradise Valley Sanitarium & Hospital submitted a bond for work they were doing on their parking lot, the Casualty Company wants the City to cancel the bond, and was referred to the City Engineer.- REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL stated the work to be done at Paradise Valley Sanitarium described in applicat- ion of excavation permit, dated October 8, 1956 has been satisfact- orily completed as far as his department is concerned. The work is located on private property and as such could not be accepted by the City. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, it be referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present Voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported the paving of Plaza Blvd. is completed 3/18/58 279 in the 0. D. Arnold Estates Unit No. 1 Subdivision. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego have extended an invitation to the Mayor and City Coun- cil to attend the Groundbreaking Ceremony at the new Courthouse Fa- cility at Front and C. Streets in San Diego at 1:30 P.M. on Thursday, March 20th. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated with reference to the report from the Park and Recreation Advisory Board there are three items which he believes the Council should discuss, either approve or disapprove. One was the recommendation of the Board that fees for the pool be as follows: Children up to 12 years, 20g'; youth from 12 up to 18 years, 35; 18 years and over, 504 per swim. It was recommended by the Advisory Board that vending machines be put into operation with the opening of the pool for this year, The Board further recommended that Rate 22 for Supervisor be established, starting step 4134 at $403.00 per month with maximum steps to "Eat $467.00 per mouth, to be a per- manent personnel, full time and under Civil Service. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN questioned the amount of revenue the proposed fees would bring in for maintenance and support of the pool, and whether or not it is anticipated these rates will be sufficient to make the pool self sustaining. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the Park and Recreation Advisory Board has made an adequate study of a number of pools and their various rates. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, the fees as outlined by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board be accepted by the Council. COUNCILMAN F SSIvAN asked if these fees are compar- able to those of pools such a:, Balboa Park, Chula Vista and other pools, or are they lower. B. J. GAUTEREAUX, Supt. Parks and Recreat- ion, was present and stated the study so far has been basically made by comparison of the type of pools now in operation; at the rate the Board anticipated would be about equal to the community's ability to pay. In going over the budget of last year, in anticipation of cost of operation, and what would be the required income to meet that budget operation, j4,would seem that if we were to receive the anticipated patronage, /p ec s would suffice. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: None. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Park and Recreation Advisory Board's recommendation for vending machines be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge, Nays: None. Absent: None. COUNCILMAN HECK stated the third question has already been resolved by a former motion of the Council approv- ing the Civil Service Commission's recommendation. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated there will be a meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board at 1:30 P.M. tomorrow in the Community Bldg. and on their agenda is the question of the boxing ring for the Casa de Salud, the operation and cost of the pool, policies and schedules for special party arrangements, and a report of the State conference. The members of the Council will be welcome to attend the meeting. 3/18/58 280 REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding paving the center portion of Plaza Blvd. southwesterly from 8th Street, and recommend- ed the work be accepted by the City and a Notice of Completion be filed. Payments should be made to V. R. Dennis Construction Company, as follows: Progress payments made to date: None. 90% of cost of work due upon acceptance 4,017.91; 10% of cost of work due 35 days after acceptance, $446.43 ; total cost of work $4, 464.34. Payment should be made from the Special Street Fund CITY MANAGER BIRD con- curred in the recommendation, RESOLUTION NO. 7185 was read, accepting the work done by V. A. Dennis Construction Company for paving the center portion of Plaza Blvd, southeasterly from Eighth Street, and authorize the filing of a Not- ice of Completion and orders that paarnent for said work be made in accordance with the contract. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM EDINARD B. BODGE, 1315 First Street, was read, stating that most of his water problem is from roads, and he does not believe the City has the right to drain water onto private prop- erty, and asks the possibility of diverting some of the water else- where be explored. CITY PuiANAGER BIRD recommended it be referred to the Engineering Department. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the City Manager's recommendation be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was rend regarding the Applicat- ion for Conditional Exception No. 603 signed by Clint Matthews relat- ive to the property located at 1602 East Fourth street, requesting permission to remodel the existing residence, located in a C-2 Zone, for commercial use and lease same as a liquor store, The Commission recommended the request be approved with a twenty foot setback on Palm Avenue, or in line with Mr. Alottals structures, to allow for parking. Moved by Hart, permission be granted, and the Attorney prepare the resolution, COUNCILM:AV HECK stated the Planning Com- mission did not request the installation of sidewalks and curbs and thought this should be incorporated in their recommendation. COUN. OILMAN FESSIViAN concurred. Motion seconded by Hollingsworth. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: Fessman. Absent: None. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding grant deed from Archie L. Pool, Ruble Beauchamp and James Milligan, stating that upon the request of the property owners, and since this ded- ication ends in a cul-de-sac approximately 600 feat north of 16th Street and would not line up with any extension of 'S4 Street to the north, the Commission at their meeting on January 27, 1958 recom- mended the dedication be named Sheryl Lane. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated this was presented some time ago and laid over until final arrangements could be made with the City Engineer for the final dedication, and can be brought up again at that time. 3/18/58 281 REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COivMIoSION was read regarding grant deed received from James Capel for the northerly 30 feet of a 155 foot long portion of 17th Street, 575 feet easterly of Palm Avenue. The Commission recommended the deed be accepted. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the Planning Commission's recommendation be ap- proved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: None, REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COIvMISSION was read relative to the request of the City Council to consider thename of Julie Way for the access street to Las Palmas Park between Grove and Newell otreets. In view of the fact the dedication is in line with the existing 21st Street, it was recommended this portion be retained as 21st Street to avoid confusion in the street pattern and possible problems in future num- bering on this street. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD presented o, 7roposed plaque for the swimming pool and stated the contractor is anxious to have the information furn- ished them. so they can make the plaque. Mr. Bird said the contract calls for a 20" by 304 plaque, but the one presented is 30" by 424. The heading read: "National City Municipal Swimming Pool, Dedicated to the people of National City April 12, 19584. COUNCIJ OMAN HOL- LINGSWORTH said she would like it better if it read: "Dedicated April 12, 1958instead of "Dedicated to the people of National City April 12, 1958". Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the second line read 'Dedicated April 12, 1958" striking out the words "to the people of National City". Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes:- Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Fessman, Hart, Absent: None. COUNCILMAN HECK asked that "Jr." be added to his name. CITY MANAGER BIRD asked if the Council wished the size of the plaque to be 30" by 424. CoUNCILWOLAN HOI,i,INGSuuuRT'H asked if Mr. Gautereaux thought there was sufficient space for that size, MR. GAUTER AUK. said he felt there is, but recommended the Council decide on the size tentatively and allow the City Manager to take the pro- posed plaque and place it at the pool,- and if an inch or two either way is necessary to do a better job., it be decided that way. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the size of the plaque as drawn be approved, if possible, otherwise the recommendation of Mr, Gautereaux be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSwORT'H asked if it was customary to have a Coun- cil meeting on election day. MAYOR HODGE asked that a report be submitted__ at the next meeting. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the meeting be - closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:25 P.M. ATTEST CITY CLERK GC MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CI CALIFORNIA 3/18/58