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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 12-17 CC MIN197 National City, California, December 17, 1957 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.N. o'clock. Council members present: Fessman,Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Hart. ADMINISTRATNE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Curran, Gautereaux, Lill, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag, followed by invocat- ion by Mayor Hodge. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 10, 1957, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7140 was read, ordering the City Clerk to execute a certificate of acceptance and to record the deeds as follows: Grant Deed from Albert P. & Ida S. Martin, dated Nov. 7, 1957; Grant Deed from Harry H. & Lee A. Henderson, dated Nov. 7, 1957; Grant Deed from Bertha L. Rasmussen, also known as Bertha L. Lessley, and Will- iam A. Rasmussen, dated Nov. 7, 1957. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 7141 was read, authorizing the City Attorney to sub- mit on behalf of the City a bid in the sum of $9,500 cash to the administratrix of the Estate of Frank R. Holzmann, deceased, for all that certain property described in Notice of Sale of Real Property dated the 4th day of December, 1957 in proceedings No. 58142 of the Superior Court of the State of California. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant in the sum of $950 payable to Florinah Steinruck as administratrix of the Estate of Frank R. Holzmann, deceased, and to deliver the same to the City Attorney in order to accompany said bid. The City Clerk is further authorized and directed to draw an additional warrant in the sum of $8,550 if and when said bid is accepted by the administratrix and confirmed by the Superior Court. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 7142 was read, authorizing the payment of the City's contribution for the Improvement of Wilson Avenue between 16th and 22nd Streets, in the sum of $17,306.30 be paid to the contractor, V. R. Dennis Construction Company, as follows: From the Drainage Fund, the sum of $2,444.05; from the General Fund, the sum of $350; and from the Special Street Fund., the sum of $14,512.25. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hatt. COUNCILMAN HART present, 12/17/57 198 RESOLUTION NO. 7143 was read, 'DETERMINATION THAT THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE IVAAJORITY PROTEST ACT HAVE BEEN WAIVED (Harding Avenue)'. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the Resolution be ad- opted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Councilman Hart abstained from voting. ORDINANCE NO. ,"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY -REFERENCE 'THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference of the application of the San Diego Transit System for authority to reroute its Route 4C", which involves a change in route at the Naval Station, it is recommended that no action be taken on this application, it is simply a matter of procedure, and there is no public interest of National City that is being adversely affected. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the United States District Court has issued its check in the sum of $1,020.01 to the City of National City which is in complete settlement of the Thibodo matter. MAYOR HODGE stated that Attorney Curran would like to be excused as he has to attend a court trial. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the Attorney be excused. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, recommending the appointment of Kile Morgan to fill a vacancy on the Committee. MAYOR HODGE requested permission to appoint Mr. Morgan on the Traf- fic Safety Committee. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, permiss- ion be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye„ REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, stating that the Committee voted to accept a plan to alleviate the pedestrian cross- ing situation between loth Street and 12th Street on Highland Avenue. This plan is based on studies done by the Police and Engineering Departments. COUJCILINOMAN HOLLINGSuuORTH stated she would like to study this before action is taken by the Council. COUNCILMAN HECK said he would like to have a report from the City Manager as to the feasibility of the installation of the lights. COUNCILuNOIViiAN HOL- LINGSuvORTH stated Chief Smith is cooperating by having a man stat- ioned there during the peak hours of the day, and it is a temporary measure until Christmas; the City Manager has had the signs install- ed, and that the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee should be referred to the City Manager, on the feasibility of the lights and cost, etc. involved before the Council takes any action. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, it be referred to the City Manager for a feasibility report. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: 12/17/57 199 General Fund Traffic Safety .Fund Park Fund Retirement Fund Trust & Agency Fund Special Street Fund Drainage Fund Swimming Pool Fund Special Census Right of Way Acquisition Payroll Fund $15,478.16 2,174.99 612.90 3,241.66 309.65 16,141.71 2,444.05 105.35 146.27 154.'79 38,679.71 y$'79.489.24 Itiioved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the bills be approved for payment and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None, RESOLUTION NO. 7144 was read, authorizing the payment of $1,965.67 to Ducommun Metals for materials for the swimming pool, from the Capital Outlay Fund. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, the Resolut- ion be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated bids were opened for the improvement of McKinley Avenue from 14th to 24th Street, and the following were re- ceived: V. R. DENNIS CC STRUCTION COMPANY, $59,963.12; KENNETH H. GOLDEN COMPANY, INC., S59,649.04; R. E. HAZARD CONTRACTING COMPANY, $58,797.45; DALEY CORPORATION, $57,769. REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER regarding notice of the City of San Diego to annex certain territory was read, stating the subject annexation ad- joins the existing City limits of San Diego and is separated from National City by the City of San Diego. It is considered that the proposed annexation does not affect the City of National City. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, the report be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for month of November, 1957, w.s presented.' Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the report be filed. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. CO'I UNICATION FROM PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, was read, relative to the advertising for bids for the supply of gaso- line during the period beginning annually on the 16th of February, which the City of National City is included. In the statement to bidders they state: °Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder° and the question has been raised by Attorneys as to whether or not they can make such a broad statement, realizing that without some official action from the City Council their authority actually ends in asking if their vendor will supply National City at the price quoted. Conditions could arise wherein, after bids were opened, a local distributor could approach National City and offer tosupply service at zV per gallon less than that price quoted on the joint bid. This, of course, could place the City in the position, if they 12/17/57 200 accept the County quotation, of not purchasing at the lowest possible price, unless some official action had been taken originally. They feel the joint bid method will obtain a better price than acing along, and if this is true, the City Council of National City; if it sees fit, should adopt a resolution authorizing the County of San Diego, the City of San Diego and the San Diego Unified School Dis- trict to include the City of National City in its joint request for quotations on gasoline. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by iess- man, that it be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. NOTICE OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS of the application by San Diego Gas & Electric Company, for a permit to construct two earth fill dikes and dredge two cooling water channels in South San Diego Bay at Chula Vista, was read. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL stated that the proposed earth fill dikes and cooling channels are located northerly of the southerly portion of the National City Bay Corridor Annexat- ion and easterly of the National City Bay Corridor. Moved by Fess- man, seconded by Hart, the report be filed. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that under the new legislation, effective last September, we not only have to publish ordinances and some res- olutions, but also have to post them in three conspicuous places. Mrs. Alston presented her certification of posting of Ordinances Nos. 923, 924, 925 and 926. COMMUNICAATION FROM JUDGE HARBISON of the National Judicial District, was read stating that he had no objection to the proposal of Rev. Pittman of the Ministerial Association of presenting a pulpit to the City Council, provided it is a portable one that may be set aside when not in use. MAYOR HODGE asked if the Council wished him to at- tend one of the meetings of the Ministerial Association and find out more definitely what they have in mind. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the Mayor attend one of the meetings and explain the situation to them, that we do not have a room of our own, it must be shared with the Court, and we do not have any real good place to locate a pulpit. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HECK referred to the notice of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the application made by San Diego Gas & Electric Company, which was presented earlier in the meeting, Mr. Heck said he believed there must be existing structures in our territory, wheth- er it be something composed by the San Diego Gas & Electric Company or whether it is existing dykes in the area by the Salt Works, he did not know, but perhaps we should have an aerial survey made of that area and definitely pin point this down once and for all because there is going to be a tremendous development in that area in the future because of the Gas & Electricls operation which is going in- to the area, and we should have our exact boundaries determined. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessm<an, that it be referred to the City Attorney for a certification as to what we have there. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 12/17/57 201 COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. MERIDETH L. CAMPBELL was read thanking the Council for their expression of sympathy, CHRISTMAS GREETINGS to the City Council were received from the fol- lowing: City Council of the City of Imperial Beach; Carlsbad City Council; and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and Staff. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read relative to the petition for the Improvement of "04 Avenue from 14th Street to its Northerly term- ination and 14th Street from 40" Avenue to Palm Avenue. The petit- ion was signed by persons interested in 48% of the property that would be within the district proposed to be assessed. The percent- age petitioned adjoining 00° Avenue was 68% and the percentage pet- itioned adjoining 14th Street was 28%. This is less than 60% pet- itioning. COUNCILMAN HECK asked Mr. Lill if we could proceed with 0° Avenue inasmuch as 68% of the property owners have requested the improvement, and exclude the 14th Street improvement.. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated the area is rather small, COUNCILMAN FESSiuiAN asked if an effort has been made to get the rest of the signatures on the pet- ition. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated they notified the person who cir- culated the petition but do not know whether or not any more signa- tures have been obtained. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the matter be tabled until such time we ascertain if more signatures have been obtained, and an effort be made to get the necessary sig- natures. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated he has been able to obtain a deed from the National City Calvary Baptist Church for the opening of 19th Street, which was requested at the meeting of December 3rd, and recommended acceptance. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, the deed from the Calvary Baptist Church be accepted, and a resolution prepared. Car- ried: by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck.' Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY ENGINEER LILL recommended that the contract for the Improvement of McKinley Avenue, 14th Street to 24th Street, be awarded to Daley Corporation, as low bidder. Gas Tax Funds in the amount of $45,000 are allocated to this improvement. As the amount of the low bid is less than the estimate of $58,942.35 permission of the State Division of Highways is not required to award the contract. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, the contract be awarded to Daley Corporation in the amount of $57,769, and a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 7145 was read, accepting the bid of Daley Corporation in the amount of $57,769 for the Improvement of McKinley Avenue, 14th Street to 24th Street, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the contract for said improvements. Moved by Hart, sec- onded by Fessman, the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. ACTING CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX reported there have been eight signs 12/17/57 202 placed on Highland Avenue between 10th and 12th Street, four on either side of the street facing the sidewalks.. There has been a police officer stationed at this location during the day and even- ing shopping hours. This, however, is not the sole solution, the study that the Traffic Safety Committee has presented does have con- siderable merit and should be given consideration. ACTING CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX reported that we are in a process of having eight signs prepared stating our population, elevation and the City's name to be placed at the various points of the City limits. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read with reference to recommendations made by the Committee at their meeting of December llth; and they request that action be taken in these matters as soon as possible. 1. A street light be placer at the intersection of 15th Street and "Co Avenue, location of the new Girls' Club, 2. The Stop sign in the sidewalk on ''E`' Avenue on the Southeast corner of 10th and 4E" be moved to a position that is as close to the curb as possible. The sign is now located about two feet in from the out- side edge of the sidewalk, and although the curb and sidewalk are contiguous at that point, the Committee feels that it would be best to move the sign to a point adjacent to the curb. 3. The curb be painted green for three parking places in front of the National City Public Library, and the necessary fifteen minute parking signs be erected. It was also suggested by the Committee that a'LIBRARY PARKING ONLY sign be erected at the entrance to the Library park- ing lot. ACTING CITY MANAGER GAUTERE'.UX recommended a street light be installed at the intersection of 15th and 4C'. The matter of the Stop sign at 10th and 4E4, Mr. Gautereaux said he believed should be moved adjacent to the curb. The painting of the curb "green'' in front of the Library has been done, but has not been lettered, set- ting forth time limits of parking, as would be required by law. o'uith reference to '+Library Parking Only", that area serves two im- portant phases, both the Library and the Community Bldg„ and also when the pool is open it serves the patrons of the pool. There is considerable parking on either side of 12th Street most of the time that is not used. Mr. Gautereaux said he did not believe it is practical at the present time to use the area for Library parking only. Use do have a bumper block that in all probabilities can be changed, and by doing a little resurfacing of the entrance way com- ing to the Community Bldg., we can make a few more stalls for park- ing. This should be held up, and we may be able to develop addit- ional parking at the location which will serve both buildings. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the street light be installed in front of the Girls' Club at 15th and ''C„ Avenue. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. COUNCILMiAN HECK said the other problems come under the category of the City Manager; if the 4Stop4 sign needs to be moved, the City Manager's Department will take care of it, The 'green" curb must be posted for a fifteen minute limitation, as required by State law. The idIanager can take care of the parking area. APPLICATION FCR TRANSFER OF Oil -SALE GEN1i4L BEVEE GE LICENSE in the 12/17/57 203 names of Betty J. and Clavel D,, Bennett, doing business as The Cor- ral, 22 W. 8th Street, was presented. REPORT FROIV POLIO CHIEF SMITH stated that investigation discloses no grounds for protest. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the application be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA BREWERS ASSOCIATION was read stating that for a number of years the California Brewers Association, in cooperation with the State Chamber of Commerce and other civic or- ganizations, has participated in a program of anti -litter education. The steps they have taken were outlined. Another problem which causes concern to everyone is juvenile drinking and all are aware of the excellent work being done by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department in the enforcement of the laws prohibiting juveniles from using alcoholic beverages. Their association and every brewer is always on the alert to eliminate the problem of youths who falsify identification cards and violate the law. They would appreciate be- ing advised if there are any situations in the community which should be brought to the attention of the California Brewers Association; also appreciate it if the Police Chief were informed of the Assoc- iation; also appreciate it if the Police Chief were informed of the Association's interest on the strong enforcement of the anti -litter and alcoholic beverage control laws. ACTING CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated that the trash receptacles which the City purchased and placed on the streets are being used by the citizens, and it is his feeling that the litter -bug situation is greatly improved as to what it was a few years ago. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN inquired as to whether or not the Council would like to take action on the Application for Conditional Exception of the Calvary Baptist Church since the deed has been submitted by them for the opening of 19th Street. They are requesting permission to construct an additional unit to the existing church. The Commission recommended this request be granted, provided the street was ded- icated and there was adequate off street parking. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the Planning Commission's action be sustained, and a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None,, CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated at the last Planning Commission meeting Mr. Stowe was appointed as an official representative to the San Diego Planning Congress for 1958. At the 1957 annual dinner which will be held next week, there will be a speaker whom the Planning Commission feels will be very beneficial to hear regarding metropol- itan planning, and asked if the Council would authorize Mrs. Stock- man to reimburse Mr. Stowe if he attended this meeting. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, permission for the expense be allowed. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: iessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. hays: None, COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGS'VO.H asked City Planner Stockman if the dues have been paid to the San Diego County Planning Congress for 1958. 12/17/57 204 IMPS. STOCKMAN said this Moved by Hart, seconded all the Council present ATTEST: is set up in her budget. by Fessman, the meeting be closed. Carried, voting aye. Meeting closed at 2:42 P.M. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ; F`'.RIA CITY CLERK 12/17/57