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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 01-15 CC MIN189 National City, California, January 15, 1957 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.m.o'ciock. Council members present: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Heck. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bird, Curran, Lill, 'orate, aautereaux, Smith. The meeting was opened with pledge of alliance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Mayor Hodge. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the minutes of the reg- ular meeting of January 8, 1957, be aprove,c. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. PROJECT SHOULD onded by Hart, following vote Hodge. Nays: 6834 was read, "RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT PROCEED (18TH STREET)". Moved by Fessman, sec - that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, None. Absent: Heck. COUNCILMAN HECK present. RESOLUTION NO. 6835 was read, "RESOLUTION ADO'TING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF 18TH STREET". Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6836 was read, "RESOLUTION DESIGNATIN.:r NEWSPAPER (18TH STREET)". Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6837 was read, granting a special a)ne variance permit to Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company for the purpose of installing a 10,000 gallon propane storage vessel for the storage of LP -pas, with a transfer pump and appurtenances. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6838 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE WORK (26TH STREET)". Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that tho Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the following Certificates of Insurance were ready for approval: Endorsement No. 7, issued by Pacific Employers Insurance Company to become a part of Policy No, G 56244 which was issued to Erling 0. Hiimen et al, and there is an assignment of interest to California Bench Com- pany, Inc.; Certificate of Insurance issued by Pacific Indemnity Company certifying that the Griffith Company has Workmetl's Com- pensation which is required by the contract for the resurfacing of Euclid Avenue and Division Street; Swett & Crawford Certifi- cate for the above contract, showing that the Griffith Company has bodily injury, property damage and the other coverages re- quired by the contract; Certificate of insurance issued by Har- bor Insurance Company shows that Lyle D. Henderson has been is- sued Policy No, MC 844234 showing that Mr. .Iderson hat the cov- erage for bodily injury and property damage required by the con- tract for the removal of trees on 24th Street. it was recommend- ed that the certificates be approved and filed, Loved by heck, 1/15/57 2 190 seconded by Fessman, that the Attorney's recommendation be al- lowed, and the certificates approved and filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Federal Court last Friday sent a telegram continuing the trial hearing in the Thibodo matter. As yet we do not know when it will be taken up. CITY MANAGER BIRD introduced Mr. David Thompson, representing the San Diego County Traffic Safety Council, and stated the Chairman of our Traffic Safety Committee, Mr. Pearson, represent- ing the auto dealers of National City, and members of our Pol- ice Reserve are also present. MAYOR HODGE declared a recess at which time Mr. Thompson pre- sented the Mayor with a safety award certificate. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council members present: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: None. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Retirement Fund Drainage FCand Payroll Fund $29,312.67 1,337.15 3,334.66 2,859.17 591.00 33.,916.14 TOTAL . . . . . . . . . $71.350.79 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the bills be ap- proved, and warrants drawn for same. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck,, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. CCMIMUdICATI N FROM COUNTY ASSESSOR, JOHN McQUILHEN, requesting designation of -an -official representative, was presented, and Mayor Hodge requested -this be held over until next week. COiMMUNICATiDN FROM COORDINATING COUNCILS requesting appointment of a representive, and proclaiming the month of February as "operation follow-up , was presented. MVIQ.YOR HODGE asked that this be laid over until the next meeting. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for December, 1956,,was presented. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the report be approved and filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM L. M. PEPPER relative to lease of tidelands property, was read. Moved by Heck, seconded by,Fessman, that this request for tidelands property be referred to the Harbor Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD announced the League of California Cities rnceting, Friday, -January 18, 1957 at the CountryClub in Tijuana. APPLICATION FOR EXCAVATION PERMIT by Richard s.Haas, was pre- sented. It is an application to excavate approximately 500 cu. yards of material from property located -at the NE cor. of.8th and Palm. _REPORT FRDM.CITY ENGINEER LILL recommended that the proposed excavation be allowed subject to the terms of the ap- plication, and as.foliows: 1. Excavation to begin not nearer than two feet from property lines. 2. Any cut slopes or em- 1/15/57 191 bankment slopes on the property to conform to tte specified slopes at the property lines (maximum of 1 vertical to 1-1/2 horizontal), and any such embankment slopes to be well com- pacted. It is recommended that a surety bond in the amount of 5,000 and insurance certificate in the amount of $20,000 be furnished by the applicant, in accordance with the requirements of Ordinance No. 837. CITY MANA]ER BIRD stated he concurs in the recommendation of the City Engineer. Moved by Heck, sec- onded by Hart, that the excavation permit be allowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT OF HEARINI OFFICERS, James A. Bird, City Manager and Wayne P. Lill, City Engineer on Engineer's report for the Im- provement of 13th Street 630 feet more or less, Westerly of Lanoitan Avenue, was read. The hearing was held on January 8, 1957. No written or oral protests were received. It was rec- ommended that the project proceed under the 1911 Improvement Act procedures. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that we proceed with the project for the improvement of 13th Street, and a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, County of San Diego, was read stating that the City of San Diego has conducted a housing survey in certain areas of the City in order to deter- mine the extent of sub -standard housing and possible blighted areas. The study was conducted by sanitarians of the Department of Public Health using an evaluation schedule prepared by the American Public Health Association for the appraisal of housing, As a result of this evaluation, the City of San Diego developed a workable program which is being submitted to the Federal Cxovern- ment for approval, in order that the city may be certified for urban renewal and redevelopment. Copies of the workable program were forwarded with the communication. REPORT OF HEARING OFFICERS, Byrl D. Phelps, Engineer of Work, and James A. Bird, City Manager, on hearing on Engineer's Report for the Improvement of l8th Street from Palm Avenue to Rachael Avenue, was read. Fifty-two persons interested in the improve- ment were present. Two written protests were filed, represent- ing less than 2% of the property proposed to be assessed. It was recommended that the protests received be over -ruled and that the project proceed under the 1911 Improvement Act proced- ures. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the 1911 Act project on 18th Street proceed, as recommended, and the nec- essary resolution prepared. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM 5EOR3E M. TURNER, 21st & Highland Avenue, was read stating that his landlord, Mr. C. Mellos decided to improve the property, including sidewalks and curbinOron the 21st Street side of the building, and contracted for such im- provements. Mr. Turner said he had no idea that curbs would close off the main half of his drive-in facilities until they w re pouring the cement for this improvement. This si de of the iriveway has been open to the public for many years and closing it is not only a handicap to his business, but creates a hazard tc the many people who have used it. He requested permission to have an oversized riveway installed. REPORT FROM CITY EN3- INEER LILL wag read, stating that new driveway installed at the southeast corner of 21st Street and Highland Avenue is located 1/15/57 192 so as to clear the future curb return that will be installed when Highland Avenue is widened. The driveway was installed under City inspection and with the approval of Mr. Mellos, the property owner. Mr. Turner asked the inspector for a wider drive- way at the time of installation. However, it was explained that a wider driveway would be in the curb return. This requested additional driveway could only be temporary and would have to be removed when Highland Avenue is widened. The requested drive- way would be less than five feet from the existing property cor- ner. It is recommended that the request be denied. If it is allowed, it should be subject to the driveway being removed at the time Highland Avenue is widened. Also a bumper block should be installed along the east line of Highland Avenue so as to prevent parking on the sidewalk area. CITY MANAGER BIRD con- curred in the City Engineer's recommendations, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the request for an oversize driveway be allowed, subject to removal in the event Highland Avenue is wid- ened. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Fessman. COMMUNICATION FROM U. S. NAVY, Real Estate Division, was read regarding easement over property at the U. S. Naval Station, which the City of National City acquired in connection with the improvement of Tidelands Avenue. A new draft of the proposed form of easement containing the standard provisions which are required by the Department of the Navy in grants of this type is enclosed, and it is requested that they be furnished with advice that an easement in substantially the form of the enclosed draft would be acceptable to the City •f National City, and upon re- ceipt of a favorable reply continued action upon the City's re- quest for this easement will be taken. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated this is the easement which we requested of the U. S, Navy Rel- ative to Tidelands Avenue. Mr. Bird said the City Attorney and he were objecting to one clause in the proposed easement, but they are now willing to accept in form this easement proposed by the Federal Government because we now have a workable sit- uation. Mr. Bird said he would like authorization to answer this letter in the affirmative se we can proceed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the City Manager's request be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated sometime ago he brought before the Coun- cil, and was given permission to negotiate, to acquire a deed, and he now has the deed. In the acceptance of the deed, the con- dition was that if we moved any dirt from the street, it would be placed on the abutting property. This is a deed to ten feet of property 66L.6L' on Division Street and 377.42' on Euclid Avenue; and is signed by Henry R. and Julia V. Klein, CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended that the Attorney be authorized to pre- pare a resolution accepting the deed, and that in the resolution there be placed a stipulation that all surplus dirt accruing above the grade on Division Street shall be placed on the Klein property adjacent to Division Street in such a manner as agree- able with the City Engineer, and this will be done at no expense to the property owner. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITYeANAGER BIRD stated the City Clerk's office received a telegram from Paul Kaesscr requesting status of City's condem- nation action with reference to property at 2330 Cleveland Avenue. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated this refers back to any action of con- demnation which was referred to the Finance Committee, and the Finance Committee requested the City Manager to contact Mr. Mack 1/15/57 193 of the: County Road Department and Mr. Dekema of the State Div- ision of Highways. At this time Mr. Bird said that he is in a position to give a report to the rinance-ommittee at their next meeting; and that this telegram should be answered to the effect that there has been ne further action taken as of the moment, pending the final report of the rinanee Committee. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager's report be given to the Finance Committee at their next meeting, and that a letter be sent to Mr. Kaesser, as recommended. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMM`JNICATIDN FROM JOSEPH P. LONG, JR., owner of "The Snack Palace", 18 W. 8th Street, was read, stating that the Fire Chief was walking by his establishment on December 31st, and he stopoed the Chief to ask him some questions regarding the rules and regulations of the building code for doing some remodeling to the inside of the building. The Fire Chief told Mr. Long he had nothing to do with that, but he looked around the outside of the building and asked about a "lean-to" that is constructed on the outside of the building; and Mr. Long told him that the "lean- to" was already erected when he leased the building. Mr. Long said he explained that it was only a temporary construction pend- ing his contacting the Building Inspctor to get permission to erect permanent construction. The Fire Chief became beligerent and said he had never seen this construction before, and that he was going to try to have it removed, and that he would return an January 3rd. Mr. Lona said he was bringing this to the attention cof the Council because of the Fire Chief's attitude, which he felt was very uncooperative. Moved by Hart, that this matter b(. turned over to the City Manager to take whatever action is neo- essary to stop this. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he believes this is the type of a letter we will be receiving quite often; we are just about ready to adopt our Fire Prevention Code, and the adopt- ion of it will be extremely beneficial to the City of National City. Inspections have to be made, and we must take affirmative action. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLIN3SWORTH stated the matter has been satisfactorily resolved. Motion died for lack of a second. moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the letter be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodg::. Nays: Hart. COMMU ICATION FROM PLNNiNING COMMISSION was read stating that th, term of office of Commissioner James will expire as of January 21, 1957, and it is the -:it recommendation that he be reappointed. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the. Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM PLANNIN.:.i COMMISSION was read regarding the Tentative Subdivision Man of Linda's Subdivision. Tentative Subdivision rap of Linda's Subdivision, a seven lot subdivision located 240 feet east of Palm Avenue on the south side of 16th Street was presented. Report received from Fire Chief Bailey advised there will be no need for water mains other than what is in 16th Street at the present time. Arrangements are in process at this time far the installation of a six inch fire hydrant, to be located near the east boundary of the proposed subdivision, which will give adequate protection to structures that will be built on the prop- erty. Report from City 'ngineer Lill advised that the proposed subdivision is acceptable to his office subject to the final map meeting all the required subdivision improvements. Grading, sidewalk and curb should be required on the south one-half of 16th Street adjoining the subdivision. The paving on the south one-half of 16th Strect is required by Ordinance unless the Council 1/15/57 1 %4 by Resolution, waives such paving. City Engineer Lill also re- quested that the lots be numbered rather than lettered. It was the recommendation of the Commission that the Tentative Sub- division Map be accepted with the corrections noted by the City Engineer, requiring sidewalk and curb but no paving, and subject to the final approval of the City Engineer. Moved by Heck, sec - ononded by Fessman, that the Planning Commission's recommend- ation for the approval of the Subdivision be allowed, but with a further stipulation that the subdivider be required to pave one-half of 16th Street. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION was read recommending that Mrs. Hazel Stockman's title as Secretary be changed to Planner II, with duties and salary comparable with those of a Planner I1 of the County Civil Service Classification. RECOMMENDATION FROM FRED E. WA.3NER, former City Planner, was read stating Mrs. Stock- man is especially well qualified in the field of Planning, is consistently a good worker and has a good knowledge of the plan- ning function as well as her abilities as a secretary. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the Planning Commission's recom- mendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the meeting be adjourned until 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 16, 1957. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:10 P.M. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CI Y, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: . 4 -CITY CLERK