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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958 06-10 CC MIN363 National City, Calif prnia, June 10, 1958 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Fess- man, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Stockman, Lill, Bird, Gautereaux, Holgate. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, fol- lowed by invocation by Rev. Richardson. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the minutes of the regular meet- ing of May 27, 1958, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated City Attorney Curran is attending the hear- ing on the request of the Gas and Electric Company for increase in rates, which will continue today and tomorrow and again next Tues- day, Wednesday and Thursday, and has given his file for the Manager to present at the meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 7235 was read, accepting a grant deed from L. Wendell Hesseltine and Fred Luxton dated April 8, 1958; easement from L. Wendell Hesseltine and Fred Luxton dated April 8, 1958. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7236 was read, accepting a grant deed from Albert V. and Viola G. Steele dated June 6, 1957. Moved by .Alen, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. AGENDA for Traffic Safety Committee meeting to be held Wednesday, June 11, 1958 at 9:30 A.M., was presented. REPORT CF CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN was read, recommending the following be approved and filed: .(a) Sidewalk License Bond No. S 1192760 issued by Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York with Gabriel L. Herrera as principal, (b) Certificate of Insurance issuted by Guarantee Insurance Company showing that Lawrence C. Kuebler has Workmen's Compensation Insurance as required by law. (c) Certif- icate of Workmen's Compensation Insurance Fund to Z. Charles Kiss. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the City Attorneys recommend- ation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the notice of filing of application by the Greyhound Corporation before the Public utilities Commission in Case No. 40057 requires no action and should be filed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the application be filed. Carried, all the CLunncil present voting aye. 6/10/58 364 REPORT OF CITY ATTOMEY CURRAN stated the Veterans Administration has announced its intention to return the Loan Guarantee Office from Los Angeles to San Diego; therefore, there is no need to adopt the resolution requested by the Mayor of Imperial Beach, and recom- mended the authorization be rescinded. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HODGE recognized James Rusk and James Colvin who were in the audience. JAMES RUSK, Supt. Elementary School District, was present in regard to the closing of 26th Street and a portion of Avenue, which was before the Planning Commission„ Also he did not know whether the City Manager would like to discuss the matter of drainage at this time, or at some future date. MAYOR HODGE asked if the Coun- cil wished to take up the report of the Planning Commission at this time. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the report be presented. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COtllMISSION was read regarding request re- ceived from the National School District for the closing of 26th Street between 4114 Avenue and Highland Avenue, which has been ded- icated but has not been developed, and the east half of "G"� Avenue from a line 7 feet north of the southern edge of 25th Street (va- cated) to 26th Street, which has been dedicated but has not been developed. Report was receivel from the utilities companies ad- vising that satisfactory arrangements have been made protecting ex- isting facilities within the requested closings. Report received from City Engineer Lill of the joint meeting of the Engineering Department with members of the National School Board and James Rusk, District Supt. Final arrangements to be made between the National School District and the City of National City pertaining to the dedication of the east half of "F" Avenue south of 26th Street, improvement of the east half of "F, Avenue north of 26th Street adjoining school property, future cul-de-sac on G Avenue at 25th Street, and drainage rroblems within the school property. There is to be no vehicular access on Highland Avenue. The Com- mission recommended the closing of these two streets as has been requested. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the Planning Com- mission s recommendation to close 26th Street and a portion of 4G- Avenue be approved, and a resolution prepared, and all other proper procedures be taken. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. MR. RUSK stated that a year or two ago when school sites were in dis- cussion in the area, there was an opinion of the Council that the City would be interested in drainage, but he did not know whether the matter should be discussed now or at a later date. CITY MANAG- ER BIRD stated that in discussing this with Mr. Rusk, it was their opinion their architects and engineers would work closely with our engineers and when we got to that point we would then bring the matter before the Council for discussion. 6/10/58 365 COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSw ORTH stated the west side of Harbison Avenue has been improved and widened and sidewalks installed with the ex- ception of one person's house at the corner of Earle Drive and Har- bison Avenue; the children coming from Harbison School walk on the sidewalk and when they approach the house on the corner, they have to step out into the street in order to go around on Earle Drive or cross harle Drive. That portion of the street is narrow and very dangerous. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, the City Man- ager and City Engineer see if they cannot get the owner of the prop- erty to set back and install a sidewalk; also there is one utility pole which will have to be moved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN asked if there is a City ordinance in regard to unsubscribed newspapers, shopping news, etc. thrown in yards, and if there is an ordinance, he would like to see it enforced, and if there is none, he would like to propose that one be adopted; that any unsubscribed hand bills, papers, etc. be prohibited. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that City Manager Bird ask the City Attorney if he can give a report next week; which would include any unsubscribed newspapers, periodicals, hand bills, etc. COUNCIL- 'udOMAN HOLLINGSauORTH stated we have a shopping news in National City and there are many merchants who advertise in it and depend a great deal on the amount of circulation of the shopper. Uarried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hodge. Nays: Hollingsworth. COUNCILViAN ALLEN stated a number of people who have heard of the improvement district for 16th Street from '+L' to Rachael have call- ed him and stated Mr. Bird promised them he was going to have some oil put on 16th Street to settle the dust, and instead of oil, more sand has been put down, and asked if it is the intention of the City to oil the street prior to the 1911 Act. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is the intention of the Street Dept. to oil 16th Street, as well as a number of others. We placed a penetrating coat on 16th Street to make an alternate by-pass for 18th Street during construction; it was a penetrating coat only to hold it for that period of time, and it has become quite pocked, therefore, we have to fill it, and we will oil it as soon as possible. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $18,723.81 Traffic Safety Fund 3,900.74 Park Fund 594.16 Retirement Fund 3,546.79 Harbor Fund 12,829.88 Trust & Agency Fund 169.26 Special Street Fund 3,128.17 Drainage Fund 5,698.23 Pool Fund 24.86 Right of Way Acquisition 10.31 Payroll Fund 40,919.53 TOTAL . , . . , 389,545.74 6/10/58 366 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, the bills be approved for payment and warrants drawn for same, Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge, Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 7237 was read, approving the following expenditures from the Capital Outlay Fund: $170.00 to Fred GV. Moody for refund on sewer permit; $2,122.96 to Sun -Aired Bag Company for materials and supplies for the new pool; 67,336,24 to Teyssier & Teyssier for progress payment No. 11 on swimming pool Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMIdiUNICATION FROM FUFN BAEDER, LIB ARIAN, was read stating the Board of Trustees recommended the reappointment of Mrs. R. B. Bagnall, Sr., and Mr. DonsE.Smith to the Library Board for a term of three years, beginning July 1, 1958. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, the request be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. PETITION signed by 231 persons was read, requesting continued use of the pool in Kimball Park in order to meet the needs of those children who otherwise would have to transfer as many as three times to reach the pool at Las Palmas Park. Moved by Hart, sec- onded by Allen, it be referred to the City Manager and Park Dept. for a report and after the report is given, it be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. GOiW'1UNICsTION FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC 'd'iC KS, San Diego County, was read stating they have been asked by Mr. A. E. Heflin of 3145 4D'' Avenue, National City, to investigate the possibility of form- ing an improvement district under provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911 to install sewers to serve an area adjacent to the South boundary of National City. It consists of approximately 40 acres lying south of 30th Street between National Avenue and High- land Avenue. The extent of the improvement district would depend on the wishes of the property owners, as expressed on petitions which would be circulated in the area. If the Council will permit a connection to the National City sewer system, it appears pos- sible to install sewers to serve the area in question. Because of the contours of the land, sewage collected in the area would have to be pumped to the point of connection to the National City sewer. Under existing agreements between the owners and National City, the Keystone Trailer Uourt and the Harbor Drive -In Theater are now served by separate installations, and Mr. Heflin is of the opinion the owners of the trailer court and theater would be will- ing to abandon the existing pumping stations and join with the other property owners in the installation of a system which would serve the entire area. Before proceeding with circulation of pet- itions or any further action on the request of Mr. Heflin, they request the Council to advise them if National City will enter in- to a contract to accept and treat sewage from the area in question. If approval is indicated and the construction is accomplished un- der the 1911 Improvement .ct, it would then be necessary to form 6/10/58 367 a district of some type in the area served which would have the power to enter into a contract and the power to obtain funds by tax or fees to compensate the City for transportation and treat- ment of the sewage. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the letter be answered by a statement the City will not enter into a contract to furnish sewage disposal for these people, and the only way they can get it is to annex to the City of National City. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CCUMUNICATIOJ FROM LAND TITLE INSURANCE CC PANY was read which stated recently the uuilco Development Co. entered into escrows to acquire certain parcels of land in Pritchard's Paradise Villa for subdivision purposes. The consumation of these escrows are con- tingent upon annexation of the land to the City of National City. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL recommended it be referred to the Planning Commission. CITY PLANNER S1CCIAN stated this was refer- red to the Planning Commission, and she has contacted the County Boundary Commission, and it will be presented to Council under the report of the Planning Commission. CCiMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION was read stating the City of 'ban Diego intends to annex certain territory delineated on the map attached to the communication. REPORT FROM THE CITY ENGINEER stated the proposed annexation borders National City at the northesterly corner of Shirley Manor Subdivision and adjoin- ing parcel. Sewer service to this area will probably be through National City mains; Paradise Greek traverses the proposed sub- divisi on; 8th Street will be main access street west. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated this is the same property as referred to in the com- munication from Land Title Insurance Company. REQUEST OF HERSCHEL R. POE for refund on sewer connection was presented. REPORT FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR BIGGS stated according to the records in his office, Sewer Permit No. 3084 was issued in the amount of $245.00 to Mr. Poe for a sewer connection at 910 E. 24th Street. By mutual agreement between Mr. Poe and the City Sewer Department, said sewer connection was made to an easement sewer main ih lieu of the usual street lateral. The total sewer fees for this type of easement connection are $175.00, therefore, it is recommended that Mr. Poe's request for a refund of $70.00 be approved. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the Building Inspector's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. APPLICATION OF SOCAL OIL AND REFINING COMPANY to move a fuel oil storage tank from 1839 Cleveland Avenue to 905 uiest 17th Street, was presented. REPORT FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR recommended the granting of this request, subject to the following: Approved footings sufficient in size to support all loads imposed; com- pliance with all applicable laws and ordinances. REPORT FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT stated an inspection has revealed the tank meets the minimum requirements for above the ground flammable liquid storage 6/10/58 368 and recommended approval of the installation subject to the re- quirements of City Ordinance No. 919 (Fire Prevention Code) and the National Board of Fire Underwriters' pamphlet No. 30, ''Storage, Handling and Use of Flammable Liquids". Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Building Inspector and the Fire Department be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated in the report of delinquent taxes publish- ed last week, it showed there axe .some taxes against the Hendershot property which the City purchased June 18, 1957. Due to the fact the City had not acquired the property prior to the first Monday in March, the taxes were assessed against it, and Mrs. Alston recommended this matter be referred to the City Attorney to pre- pare a resolution to request the Board of Supervisors for cancel- lation of the taxes. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Clerk be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BOUNDARY COMmISSION relative to intent- ion of the City of Chula Vista to annex certain territory, was presented. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL stated the proposed an- nexation to Chula Vista is easterly of that City and does not con- cern the City of National City. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Allen, the communication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION was read regarding the intention of the City of Chula Vista to annex certain territ- ory. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL stated it is the proposed Hilltop High School Annexation to Chula Vista, and is easterly of said City and does not concern National City. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the communication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received a communication notifying the Council of the 1958 Western Area Conference to be held in San Diego June 15, 16, 17 and 18. Headquarters will be at the El Cortez Hotel. The program will be on file in the City Clerk's office. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported a petition has been received for Im- provement of Hoover Avenue from 13th Street to 18th Street; and was signed by persons interested in 57% of the area of the prop- erty proposed to be assessed, not including the 10% owned by the City of National City. It is recommended the project be authoriz- ed and the engineering department be instructed to prepare the necessary plans and specifications. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the Engineer's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated he received a letter from the Chief Engineer of the Santa Fe Railway Company advising he has the auth- 6/10/58 369 ority now to share in the cost of the Tidelands Sewer Project up- on completion of the work; the estimated cost to the Santa Fe is approximately $12,000.00. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported the traffic agnal at 8th and Palm is now in operation. The company putting in the signals are doing them in the order the Engineering Department thought would give the most relief to traffic, and the one at 18th and c'D" should follow after the one at 8th and 4D". CITY ENGINEER LILL stated with reference to the Western Area Con- ference, he was asked by Mr. Beenfeldt of the California Water and Telephone Company to bring to the attention of the Council and the City officials, it would be appreciated if they would attend this conference, or portions of it. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated as of February 4th, there was a request to the Council from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Comp- any for permission to put in a spur track on Tidelands Avenue to supply our leasees, namely, National Lumber Company and John Han- cock Lumber Company and recommended the City Attorney be author- ized to prepare the resolution necessary to allow the Mayor, upon favorable action, to sign the petition. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to the purchase of real prop- erty from a deed from Mr. and Mrs. Oakley S..Evans, it is nec- essary we have authorization for the City Attorney to prepare a resolution, as it is a part of the Paradise Creek drainage. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved, and the resolution for the purchase of the property be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 7238 was read, approving and authorizing the pur- chase of an interest in certain real property from Mr. and Mrs. Oakley S. Evans for the sum of $1,500.00, and the drawing and is- suing of a warrant for said purpose is hereby directed. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY was read stating they recently adopted a simplified street lighting con- tract form which complies in all respects with the requirements of the California Streets and Highway Code, thus making the form applicable to all street lighting customers. It is their desire to cancel the old contracts and take superseding ones on the new form. A new map accompanies the contract showing the size and location of each street li;ht in service as of the date of the contract. If these are acceptable, they request the contract be signed, dated and returned to them. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommend- ed it be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager for a re- 6/10/58 370 port. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 7239 was read, authorizing the following transfers: From the Park Fund to the General Fund for repayment of loan (Resolution 7081, October 1, 1957) the sum of $25,000.00; from the Library Fund to the General Fund for repayment of loan (Res. 7082, October 1, 1957) the sum of $15,000.00. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7240 was read, authorizing the transfer of y$32,000 from the Special State Gas Tax Improvement Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund -Street. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated with reference to the drainage project, after consultation with the City Engineer and City Attorney, we have now progressed to a point where a review and opinion of our plans are necessary, we agreed to request of the City Council the hiring of a Consultant Engineer, and with the object in mind of having acts and figures before us we have contacted Janes M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineer, of Pasadena. COIMMMUNICATION FROM MR, MONTGO ERY was read, submitting a proposal for furnishing engineering services in connection with the review and checking of the Paradise Creek storm drain project which has been designed by the City Engineering Department. The engineering services would include the following: 1. Review basic data. 2. Check hydraulic designs. 3. Examine soil studies. 4. Check struct- ural designs. 5. Review proposed specifications. 6. Estimates of cost. The results of their review and comments would be in- cluded in a report, fifteen copies of which would be submitted in letter form to the City. The services outlined could be completed approximately one month after notice to proceed is received from the City. It is proposed that payment for the services outlined shall be based upon the actual time expended, with an upper limit of cost. The total cost to the City would not exceed S3,750.00. Payment of the fee would be due upon delivery of the report to the City. If the above proposal meets with the Council's approval, they will be glad to enter into a contract embodying its terms, or it may be accepted by affixing the proper signatures in the spaces provided on the communication. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated they felt that because of the magnitude of the project and the possible implications which might be forthcoming years hence, it was desirable to have such a service. The James Montgomery Comp- any is a very highly rated company which has done considerable work in the western states, and it is their recommendation that Mr. Montgomery be employed as Consulting Engineering on the Par- adise Creek Channel at a top figure of $3,750.00 maximum with the lesser amount to be based un the work which is necessary on the hourly basis as incorporated in their letter. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the services of Mr. Montgomery and his firm be hired. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, 6/10/58 371 Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. RESuLUTION NO. 7241 was read, approving and accepting the pro- posal of Jaynes M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineer, dated June 3rd, 1958 to render engineering services with reference to the Paradise Creek Drainage Project, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of National City, Moved by Allen, seconded by Fessman, the Resolut- ion be adopted, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CC IMUNICATION FROM LIONS CLUB was read regarding the celebration for July 3rd and 4th, stating the City has agreed to assist them on the cost of tie Fireworks Celebration, but made one stipulat- ion that the fireworks be started at 9 P.M. on the 4th, which will work a hardship on the Lions Club if they are held to it. They rent out several booths to other local organizations and the best time for all to make any profit, and practically the only time they do anything is between 8:00 and 10:00 P.M. Vuhen the fire- works start all activity in the booth area stops. The organiz- ations that rent the booths will be unhappy to lose that one good hour and feel that they will not be interested in participating in future years. They would like to offer a compromise and get the Councilos approval to start the fireworks as soon after 9:30 as possible. Moved by Hart, the request be granted. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated if the Council wishes to grant this request, it will be necessary for the Mayor to be authorized to initial a section of the contract. Section 2 of the contract, which has been duly executed, stated the Lion's Club agrees that the fireworks dis- play shall commence promptly at 9:00 P.M. If we wish to go along with the request of the Lions Club, we will have to amend the con- tract, and we can do it by authorizing the Mayor to initial it and authorize the City Attorney to bring in a proper resolution at the next meeting. COUdCILIVAN FESSMAN stated he thought 9:30 P.M. is not unreasonable, but they state as soon after 9:30 as possible; but if the contract were amended to read to start prompt- ly at 9:30, it might be satisfactory; the words 'cif possible al- lows a little leeway. COUNCILMAN HART withdrew his motion. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the contract be amended to read the fireworks shall start at 9:30 sharp, and the Mayor be authorized to approve the change in any legal manner necessary, and the At- torney prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. NOTICE FROM CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE, Asseirbly Interim Committee on Conservation, Planning, znd Public Wuorks, was read. It is an in- vitation to testify, and the subject is a hearing on Bay and Water Pollution which will be held in the City Hall, Newport Beach, July 1 and 2, 1958. The committee would appreciate hearing from the City if they desire to present testimony on the hearing. It is the desire and purpose of the subcommittee to conduct its hear- ings so that testimony gathered might be used for intelligent legislative consideration of the very important problem of water 6/10/58 372 pollution and possible statute revision for a more efficient ad- ministration of pollution control regulations. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the communication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding petition for the Improvement of 20th Street from Van Ness Avenue to Rachael Avenue. The subject petition was signed by persons interested in 55% of the property within the district proposed to be assessed. However, in a letter dated April 15, 1958, Mrs. Potter advises that she will not sign for any improvements at this time, which reduces the per- centage signing the petition to 49%. The petition was received April 14, 1958 and has been held pending additional signatures. An informal meeting was held with interested parties on that date and the work was discussed in detail but no majority decision was reached. If the project was extended to Granger Avenue, it might not be protested out, provided the School District did not protest. Without such extension,by Council action, Mr. Lill stated he sees little chance of this portion of 20th Street being improved at this time by 1911 Act procedure. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the project be enlarged to incorporate up to Granger Avenue, and an attempt be made to get the necessary signatures. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF A SUVIM POOL SUPERVISOR was presented. The notice is from the Civil Service Commission. Three names were certified, and the salary ranges from 403.00 to $467.00 per month. It is the recommendation of the Supt. of Parks and Recreation Guutereaux, concurred in by the City Manager, that Frank J. Sullivan of 2244 N. Mgemunt Street, Los Angeles 27, be appointed, starting date approximately June 16, 1958. COUNCILMAN FESSivuAN asked who would take the Supervisoros place when he is not there. SUPT. OF PARKS AND RECREATION, GAUTEREAUX was present and stated the position of Swim Pool Supervisor is for a full year round schedule, and it will be necessary to have within the staff one head guard as assistant to the Supervisor. The guard would be required to gain the same knowledge as far as operational require- ments is concerned of the plant and of general policies concerning operation, detailed scheduling, personnel, etc., so that during the hours other than when the Supervisor would be there, the assistant can take over and perform the job. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the certification of the Civil Service Commission and the selection of the Park Supt. be approved. Car- ried, by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Allen, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has the resignation of Mrs. Barbara Pedersen from the Park & Recreation Department; also communication from Park and Recreation Supt. Gautereaux with the attached resig- nation of Mrs. Barbara Pedersen from Park and Recretion Depart- ment, Recreation division, effective as of date of letter, June 9, 1958 - A.M. This is considered a severe loss to the department and will take all necessary steps to expedite the refilling of the position. The particular classification under which Mrs. Pedersen 6/10/58 373 worked, as established in Civil Service, namely -Recreation Leader, is in error and should be set up as Park Recreation Leader. RESIG- NATION OF BARBARA PEDERSEN was read stating she wished to resign because of untenable working conditions, prejudice and lack of con- sideration under Mr. Robert Smith since the hearing. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the resignation be accepted with regrets. COUNCIL- MAN FESSMAN stated anytime a letter ch as that is received, there must be something wrong; it was necessary to have a hearing and after the hearing somebody apparently did not accept the result and held some malice, this is not right and should be lthrashed out4 and settled quickly. It is a controversial issue and he does not see any reason why we should accept it; we should meet it head on, and if necessary to dispose of somebody we should try to get the right person, and he would be opposed in accepting Mrs. Pedersen's resignation. COUNCILMAN ALLEN stated the Council upheld the find- ings of the Civil Service Commission, also asked for an opinion as to the recommendations of the Commission from the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Attorney is not in attendance, and it is his belief if anybody wants to quit their job, they should have that privilege. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: byes: Allen, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Fessman. Moved by Fessman, the City Manager conduct a complete investigation to see whyand where untenable conditions are prevelant in this part of the Park and Recreation Department. N YOR HODGE stated an investigation has al- ready been conducted. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to the re- port and findings which has been requested of management and the City Attorney, they will be forthcoming shortly. The City Attorney is tied up with the hearing which is of major importance to the City; as far as management is concerned, Mr. Bird said, he has a multitude of things, all of them which are of equal importance, al- so he is attempting to get before the Council, as of June 24th, our complete budget for the fiscal period. The report requested will be forthcoming very shortly. Motion died for lack of a second, REPORT FRCV CITY ENGINEER LILL was read relative to Annual Report of Road and Street Deficiencies, submitted herewith are two copies of the report as required by the provisions of Section 2156 of the Streets and Highways Code and attached map showing road and street deficiencies. CITY IV1ANhGER BIRD stated the total mileage of Nat- ional City is 87.19 miles of streets; 2.1 miles of State Highways; 14.22 miles of primary arterials; 10.71 miles of secondary arter- ials; 36.41 miles of improved streets; and 23.75 miles of unimproved streets. we have a street deficiency of $4,712,000.00. A copy of the report will be on file in the City Manager's Office and one in the City Clerk's Office. REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER LILL AND CITY MANAGER BIRD,.:HEARING OFFICERS, on the Engineer's report for the Improvement of Third Street from the centerline of Laurel Avenue to the Vest line of "J4 Avenue and of 4,14 Avenue from the North line of Third Street to the centerline of Fourth Street, was read. A hearing was held June 2, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. No written protests were on file previous to the hearing. No written protests were received at 6/10/58 374 the hearing. Three verbal protests were received, and were against the cost of the work, the amount of the work and the necessity of the work. The three verbal protests were from persons having an interest in 4% of the total area and 9% of the total frontage of the property proposed to be assessed. It is recommended the pro- tests received be overruled and the project proceed under the 1911 Improvement Act procedures. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: kyes: Allen, l'essman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD read the following telegram which was received from G. C. Stewart, Executive Vice President, National Safety Coun- cil, and wired from Chicago, Ill.: 4O tstanding Achievement cert- ificate awarded your City for no traffic deaths. Noteworthy traf- fic safety activities on basis of traffic inventory program. Ap- preciate your informing inventory co-ordinator, H. D. Smith, Chief of Police. Sponsors will announce engineering, enforcement and court awards later. Please hold public announcement for June 3, national release. Congratulations.0 IVAIOR HODGE stated there have been no traffic fatalities in National City since November 1956. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in relation to the petition which was re- ferred, and which the Mayor requested him to check as to the number of signers, in reviewing the petition, it was found there was a tot- al of 25 National City residents, 9 Chula Vista residents and 6 San Diego residents. The petition was signed by two of the present employees and one former employee; which meant that there were 63.4% signed by residents of National City, 22% by residents of Chula Vista, and 14.6 by residents of the City of San Diego. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING oculaSSIuN was read regarding Application for Condition Exception No. 608 signed by Luella A. Kimball, relat- ive to the property located at 127 E. 7th Street. Petitioner is requesting permission to construct an additional one unit building at this location. Variance is required in square footage from 5,000 square feet to 4,312.5 square feet. It was recommended the request be denied. APPEAL from Luella A. Kimball was read asking that the Council consider her application. COUNCILMAN HART stated he saw the plot plan of the proposed building, and they have ob- served all the set backs, and thought the request should be granted. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, the Council grant a hear- ing to Mrs. Kimball, and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise the hearing to be held at 2:00 P.M. July 1st. Larried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COILvIbOI(N was read regarding request for annexation of Williams Manor No. 6 Annexation, a portion of Prict- hardls Paradise Villa Addition. (North of 8th Street at the East City Limits.) Report received from the County Boundary Commission advised the County Road Department recommends the elimination of ' the County Road known as noad Survey No. 609 Relocation from the proposed annexation. At the regular meeting of the San Diego 6/10/58 375 County Boundary Commission on May 27, 1958, it was moved and passed that the Commissionfinds the revised boundary description of the proposed annexation to the City of National City, excluding Road Survey No. 609, is definite and certain and therefore approved, The Planning Commission recommended favorable consideration by the Council of the proposed annexation subject to the revised descript- ion as recommended by the County Boundary Commission. Moved by Allen, seconded by Fessman, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, and referred to the City Attorney for the proper procedure. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT FROM PLAVNING COMMISSION was read regarding request for an- nexation of the Lois Annexation, the area between the westerly boundary of ccD;, Avenue and the easterly boundary of the alley, be- tween the northerly boundary of 30th Street and the northerly boundary of 31st Street, lying south of the City Limits. Report received from the County Boundary Commission advised the County Road Department recommended that 4D, Avenue and the north half of 31st Street be eliminated from the proposed annexation. At the regular meeting of the San Diego County Boundary Commission on May 27, 1958, it was moved and passed the Commission finds that the revised boundary description which eliminates the westerly half of .D' Avenue and the street an the southerly boundary of the proposed annexation is definite and certain and therefore approved. The Planning Commission recommended favorable consideration by the Council of the proposed annexation subject to the revised descript- ion as recommended by the County Boundary Commission. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Allen, the Planning Commission's recommendat- ion be approved, and referred to the Attorney for the proper pro- cedure, Carried, by the following vote to -wit:. Ayes: Allen, Fess- man, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMIMISSION stated in 1950 the City of National City accepted and recorded a grant deed for a street ded- ication 30 feet in width by 312 feet in length lying 270 feet east of Rachael Avenue and 378 feet south of Mariposa Place; however, to date no name has been given the dedication. At the present time, an attempt is being made by the adjoining property owners to open the street to Mariposa Place and would like to have a name estab- lished as they are desirous of building in the area. Since this dedication does not line up with any existing dedications, and in view of the first names given to many of the streets in this sect- ion, it was the recommendation of the Commission, Thelma Lane be established as a name for this dedication. Moved by Fessman, sec- onded by Allen, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approv- ed, and referred to the Attorney for the proper procedure. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 613 signed by the Lomax Construction Company, relative to Lots 7 and 8 of Hills of Paradise (2100 Block north side of 9th Street). Petitioner is requesting permission to 6/10/58 376 develop the property with duplexes similar to the ones in the sur- rounding area. The Commission recommended the granting of the zone variance providing there is a grant deed of 15 feet of 9th otreet presented to the City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Plan- ning Commission's recommendation be approved, and referred to the Attorney for the proper procedure. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD asked if it would be possible to have a meeting of the Finance Committee some time this week. COUNCILuuONMAN HOL- LINGSuVORTH, Chairman of the Finance Committee, asked the Committee to meet this afternoon at 3:50. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:35 P.M. L✓l/0, 1 MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY; CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK 6/10/58