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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 12-03 CC MIN182 National City, California, December 3, 1957 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, Hodge. Council members absent: Hart, Hollingsworth. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Biggs, Curran, Gautereaux, Lill, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, fol- lowed by invocation by Rev. Pittman. REV. PITTM N stated he proposed to the Ministerial Association that they present a pulpit and a Bible to the City Council for use in the Council Chambers, and wondered if the Council would have any objections. It was the opinion of the Council members present that Judge Harbison should be consulted in this regard as the Council Chambers are used as the Justice Court room, The offer was greatly appreciated, and the Association will be advised of the Councils decision. Moved by Heck, seconded by 2essman, that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 26, 1957, be approved. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7128 was read, cancelling and rescinding Resolution No. 7120; and the purchase of an interest in certain real property from the following named persons, and the sums set, is approved and authorized; and the drawing and issuing of a warrant for such sums is hereby directed: Harry E. & Virginia Mansfield, 4)5,510.00; Pat and Margaret Graham, 5,510.00. I'oved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart, Hollings- worth. CGUNCILWOLAN HOLLINGSWORTH present. RESOLUTION NO. 7129 was read, 4RESOLUTION EXTENDING PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT ON HARDI,dG AVLadUES9. I'ioved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Resolution be -adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. RESOLUTION NO..7130 was read, requesting the Board of Supervisors of San Diego County to make its order that the San Diego County Auditor cancel the taxes for the fiscal year 1957-1958 on property described as: South 55 feet of North 330 feet of the West 410 feet of the Northeast one quarter of 80 Acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 128, Rancho de la Nacion. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. HARRY E. NIANSFIELD, 1629 Palm Avenue, was present and stated he was 12/3/57 183 informed by the Title Company that it would be necessary for the Council to adopt a separate resolution for the property purchased by the City from him and his wile, and one for the property pur- chased from Pat and Margaret Graham, instead of just one resolution setting forth both parties. ATTORNEY CURR#N stated that if there is any question in this regard, the Title Company can contact him. ORDINANCE NO. 925, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE ADMISSION TAI PRO- VISION OF ORDINANCE -NO. 708 OF NATIONAL CITY," was presented for the second and final reading, and read in full. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent; Hart. ORDINANCE N0. ;'BAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 840 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO PROVIDE FOR GRADING OF LUMBER AND CHANGING BUILDING PE LIT FEES," was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Heck, -seconded by Fessman, that the Or- dinance be adopted by the reading of the title only. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE N0. 926, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 840 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO PROVIDE FOR GRADING OF LUMBER AND CHANG- ING BUILDING P RmIT FELSf!. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the Ordinance -be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. ATTORNEY CU1BAN reported he attended the meeting in Los Angeles last Friday in the matter of the application of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company for an increase in gas rates by levying a so- called offset charge. Evidence was presented by the San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Public Utilities Commission staff did not present any evidence and Attorneys for the staff together with the Deputy City Attorney of San Diego, and the City Attorney, cross examined the witnesses for the applicant, The matter has been submitted to the Commission, and there is no indication as to when we may expect the decision BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCt COMMITTEE presented: General Fund 013,226.99 Traffic Safety Fund 2,907.23 Park Fund 198.45 Gas Tax Fund 2'0,000.00 Trust & Agency 1,503.69 Spacial Street Fund 4,537.58 Drainage 11117388.45 TOTAL. o . c o OOOOOO 54,12739 MIoved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the bills be approved for payment and warrants drawn for same. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: 1,2/ 3/57 184 None. Absent: Hart. RESQLUTION NO. 7131 was read, authorizing and approving expendit- ures of the sums set forth from the Capital Outlay Fund: TEYSSIER & TEYSSIER, INC., $51,896.20 payment No. 5 for work completed to Oct. 31, 1957 on swimming pool; HAROLD GIMEiO, $4,011.18 for 1% of cost of work due upon completion of 50% of construction, as per contract for swimming pool. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CLAIM FROM SAIvi R. and ANNE T. MOSLEY for damages caused by a sewer line, was presented. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, the claim be referred to the City Attorney and the Insurance Car- rier. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR EXCAVATION PERMIT by James P. Jenkins for work to be done at 1341-43 E. 8th Street,vtas presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she filed copies with the City Manager, Supt. of Streets and the City Engineer, in accordance with our ordinance. CQiviMUNICATION FRUVI THO'viAS H. COSBY was read, offering his resig- nation as a member of the Traffic Safety Committee, effective Dec. 2, 1957. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the resig- nation be accepted with regret, and a letter be written to Mr. Cos- by thanking him for his services to the City.. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Affidavit of .Pasting of Filing Assessment and Fixing Time of Hearing Thereon for Wilson Avenue; Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Hearing on Assessment on Wilson Avenue; Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Filing Assessment and of Hearing on Wilson Avenue; Affidavit of Publication of Notice to Bidders for :Ilaza Blvd; Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Use District Hearing, 10th & Highland; and Affidavit of Mhiling Notice of Use District Hearing. NOTICE OF TENTH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA STREET AND HIGHWAY CONFERENCE to be held in Los Angeles, Jan. 29-31, 1958, was presented. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported Grove Street improvement has been com- pleted; 8th Street improvement is also completed. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported the petition for the improvement of Orange Street from 20th Street Southerly 447 feet was signed by persons interested in 66% of the property within the district to be assessed, and recommended the project be authorized. Moved by Hock, seconded by Fessman, the project be continued and the At- torney prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. HEARING ON ADQQTILN OF LLEQLLICAL CODE vas held at this time. No 12/3/57 185 written protests were received, and there was no one present in this regard. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated he would like to read the Code before voting on it. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, the hearing be continued until next week. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ACTING CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX reported that Councilman Hart was ab- sent from the meeting due to illness in the family. City Manager Bird is home and getting along very nicely. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL regarding application for excavation permit of James P. Jenkins, was read, recommending approval of the application, subject to certain conditions as outlined in the report. ACTING CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he also recommended approval. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager's and City Engineer's recommendation be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN inquired as to the progress of the swimming pool. ACTING CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated we are running approximately two weeks behind the schedule that was anticipated at the time of signing the contract, however, the pool should be completed by the first or fifteenth of February. COUNCILMAN HECK asked if any con- sideration has been given as to how the concessions will be oper- ated; whether the City of National City will continue to operate the food and beverage stands, or whether we should put it out for bid to private contract and the City take percentage of the gross. Moved by Heck, seconded by Pessman, the matter of concessions at the swimming pool and park at Las Palmas be referred to the Park and Recreation Committee for a recommendation to the Council. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding final subdivision maps of O. D. Arnold Estates Subdivision, Units No. 3 and 4, was read. kr. Arnold has informed the City Engineer that he intends to install the improvements before recording the maps as provided in Ordinance No. 803. Such procedure requires that the City accept the improvements at the time the maps are accepted. So Iur. Arnold can proceed with the development, the following procedure is sug- gested: 1. Maps be reviewed, approved and signed by the Planning Commission. 2. Maps be reviewed and approved by the City Council. 3. Resolution accepting maps and improvements be withheld by the City Council until completion report is submitted by the City En- gineer. It was the recommendation of the Commission that the final subdivision maps be approved, and that the subdivider be required to construct all fences and interior drainage systems and grade all adjoining streets, alleys and drainage for safety and drainage as directed by the City Engineer. A11 these items to be performed be- fore the completion report is prepared by the City Engineer. CITY .NGINELR LILL stated Mr. Arnold has furnished his bonds and desires to have his subdivision improved. Mr. Lill said he would consider that the conditions of the Planning Commission's approval of the Subdivision be carried in the contract between the City and the 12/3/57 186 Subdivider, and it would be in order to approve the subdivision maps, however, the improvements will not be installed then, it will be the same as the other subdivisions have been in the past, the subdivider posts a bond and signs a contract with the City, the subdivision is recorded, and he has one year to install the improve- ments. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the final sub- division maps of 0. D. Arnold Estates Subdivision, Units No. 3 and 4 be approved, and that a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 598 signed by the Calvary Baptist Church, relative to the property located at 2432 East 18th Street. Petitioners are requesting permission to construct an additional unit to the existing church located in the rear of the property in an R-1 Zone. The Commission recommended this request be granted under the conditions that the church give a deed to the City for 19th Street right-of-way, and they maintain off street parking. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the Planning Commission's rec- ommendation be sustained, and the Attorney prepare the necessary resolution. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked if there was ample room for off street parking. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN so affirmed, COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWO1RTH asked if they have cane in with the plans for the opening of 19th Street. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated they are going along with the Commission's plans which were submitted to the petitioners. COUNCILWC'IAN HOLLINGSWORTi said if we grant this conditional exception there will be nothing to hold them. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN asked if it would not be possible to make it a restriction in the resolution accepting the variance. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he believed that condition could be "spelled out" in the resolution, and if it cannot be so worked, he will report it at the next Council meeting. IviRS. HOLLINGS u(RTH stated she would like this to be held over until the City Engineer getsthe deed. Councilman Heck, with the consent of Councilman Fessman, rescinded their motion. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the recom- mendation for c ondi ti cnal exception for the Calvary Baptist Church be held up until the deeds are received by the City Engineer. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that O. D. Arnold & Sons have sub- mitted a letter contract from V. R. Dennis Construction Co. with reference 0, D. Arnold Estates Unit No. 3, agreeing to put in the improvements for a lump sum of $25,000.00; also Bond No. 358257 of the General Insurance Company of America; contract from V. R. Den- nis Construction Co, agreeing to put in the improvements on 0, D. Arnold Estates Unit No. 4 for $37,000.O0;and General Insurance Company of America Bond No. 358258, in the sum of $37,000.00. These contracts and bonds are in order, and according to the action of the Council. The resolutions for Unit No. 3 and No. 4 follows. RESOLUTION NO. 7132 was read, approving and accepting the final map of the subdivision known as Q. D. Arnold Estates Unit No. 3. Moved 12/3/57 187 by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. RESOLUTION NO. 7133 was read, approving and accepting the final map of the subdivision known as 0. D. Arnold Estates Unit No. 4. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. COUNCILIMMAN FESSMAN stated there is a hazardous condition on Highland Avenue between 8th and llth Streets. The people are using the area South of the Kiddie's Playland for a parking area and then cross Highland Avenue to the South Bay Plaza, and wondered if something could be done to correct it. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the City Manager take this up with the Chief of Police and see about putting a man there temporarily during the Christmas rush to educate the people. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Ivioved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 2:51 P.L. ATTEST: IV AYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA CITY CLERK