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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 02-13 CC MIN219 National City, California, February 13, 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, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Heck. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Lill, Stockman, Gauter- eaux, Hoigate, Curran. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, fol- lowed by invocation by Rev. Vernon. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 1957, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HECK present. REPORT OF TRAF"IC SAFETY COmMITTEE of their meeting of December 12, 1956, was read. A letter is to be sent to the City Council questioning the installation of traffic signals at 16th Street and Highland Avenue. Under New Business: A petition was received from Brownie Troop #32 and the Brownie mothers requesting traffic signals at 18th Street and Palm Avenue. Mr. Finney informed the Committee that before traffic lights could be installed, the intersection would have to be paved and curbs constructed. A motion was passed that it be recommended to the Council that installation of curbs and paving be recommended as well as the traffic lights. Eighth Street and Palm Avenue was also discussed. RESOLUTION NO. 6856 was read, accepting the easement dated January 28, 1957 by FRED LUXTON, VOILET N. LUXTON, L. WENDELL HESSELTINE and LILLIAN M. HESSELTINE. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6857 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE WORK ("I" Avenue)." Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6858 was read, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING WORK TO BE DONE UNDER DIRECTION OF THE ENGINEER OF WORK (i" Avenue)." Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6859 was read, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSMENT TO BE PREPARED AND SIGNED BY ENGINEER OF WORK ("I" Avenue)." Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be ad, opted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6860 was read, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONSENT OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO." Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. R7.S0L':TION NO. 6861 was read, "RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT PROJECT WOULD PROCEED (Fourth Street)." Moved by Hart, seconded by Fess- man, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6862 was read, "ADOPTING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HARBISON AVENUE." Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting a,•e. 2/13/57 220 RESOLUTION N0. 6863 was read, "RESOLUTION DESIGNATING NEWSPAPER (Fourth Street)." Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6864 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Dovey A. Rozelle for the purpose of conducting a home occupation, to -wit: the sewing of home furnishings. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6865 was read, granting a special zone variance per- mit to Samuel W. Davis for the purpose of operating a salvage oper- ation. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that it will be necessary to make some revisions in the plans and specifications for the 1911 Act Improve- ment on 18th Street, and should be ready to present at the next meeting. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that the swimming pool specifications which were referred to him at the last meeting were reviewed, and there were some minor changes which appeared to be necessary. The City Manager was so advised and he will relay the information to the architect. MEMORANDUM FROM ATTORNEY CURRAN regarding Olivewood Housing Project was read. The memorandum of the City Attorney dated December 18, 1956 regarding the Olivewood Housing Project has raised the follow- ing question: "How can it be found and determined that Olivewood Housing is no longer needed to meet the local housing requirements of the National Defense Industries?" It is the opinion of the City Attorney that the responsibility for making this finding and deter- mination rests upon the City Council. It is therefore recommended that before any discussion or negotiation for sale or disposal of any portion of the Olivewood Housing Project be had with anyone, the following steps be taken: 1. When there is sufficient inform- ation available to justify a preliminary conclusion that the Olive - wood Housing Project is no longer needed for the National Defense Industries, the Council should make a preliminary determination to that effect. 2. After making such preliminary determination, the Council should fix a time and place when anyone having an interest in the matter can submit evidence tending to show either that the Olivewood Housing Project is or is not needed for the housing re- quirements of the National Defense Industries. 3. Wide publicity should be given such hearing and special notice of the same should be addressed to the Public Housing Administration, the Department of Defense, the Commandant of the Eleventh Naval District and the major aircraft production companies in the area. 4. At the time fixed for the hearing the Council should conduct proceedings in a judicial manner. It should be emphasized that the Council should determine the ultimate question on the basis of the evidence pro- duced, and that the Council is not responsible for the production of evidence. This task should be left to those who espouse either the affirmative or the negative side of the question. In order that the judicial nature of the proceedings be preserved all wit- nesses should testify under oath. 5. After hearing all the evidence and taking such time to consider the same as it deems necessary, the Council should vote yes or no on the following question: "Does the preponderance of the evidence submitted et the hearing show that the Olivewood Housing Project is no longer needed for the housing requirements of the National Defense Industries?" 6. In the event 2/13/57 221 this question is answered in the negative, no steps should be taken to dispose of any portion of the Olivewood Housing Project. 7,, In the event that this question is answered in the affirmative, it should be determined whether a court action to confirm the de- termination of the Council is necessary or desirable. MRS. KODISH, 2107 "A" Avenue, was present and read a communication from the National City Taxpayers Association in regard to the City's forthcoming budget. Municipalities should feel it their duty to reduce the budget in order to cut the tax rate, and it is a well known fact that salaries are approximately seventy-five percent of the departmental budget, therefore„ they believe it is in this cat- egory that the budget should remain static. MRS. KODISH stated that the law requires that cities be made aware of any hazardous condition on City streets before there is a liability. Twenty- first Street from National Avenue to "B" Avenue is in a hazardous condition. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the hazardous condition of Twenty-first Street be referred to the City Manager for appropriate action. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. JOHN A. DYSTER, 815 E. 6th Street, was present on behalf of the National City Girls' Club, asking the City's cooperation to enable them to carry out a program. A house has been offered them if it can be moved on another lot, and it is their understanding that i,he City has property which would be very desirable for that type of operation, on the Southeast corner of 15th and "C" Avenue. The key to the future success of the Club hinges a great deal with the Council allowing them to lease land from the City on the same basis which land was leased to the Boys' Club. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the Girls' Club be given a lease on the City owned lot on the corner of 15th and "C" at the rate of $1.00 a year for 50 years, renewable, and that the City Manager together with repre- sentatives from the Girls' Club decide if there is any excess dirt on the lot which the City could use, and the dirt be removed by the City if there is any excess, to be used for City purposes; and to it be referred to the City Attorney for the proper resolution for the lease. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR CHARLES C. DAIL, Chairman of Don't Waste Water Committee, was presented. REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read stating that the Committee recommended to the Council that the letter requesting financial aid be filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Finance Committee's recommendation to the Council be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS in regard to 1957-58 estimates of gas tax funds, was presented. REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read requesting it be referred to the City Manager and City Engineer. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Finance Committee's report be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF OFF SALE GENERAL BEVERAGE LICENSE for George's Liquor Store, was read. REPORT FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT stated that investigation fails to disclose any grounds for protest of the application. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the ap- plication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF ON SALE GENERAL BEVERAGE LICENSE for The Corral, 22 W. 8th Street, was presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON 2/13/57 222 stated this has been held up for some time because there was an accusation pending against Mr. Bennett, and in conversing with Capt. Owen in this regard, he stated they had been penalized by the State and action should be taken by the Council to have the application filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the ap- plication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION was read, .tating that a retirement dinner will be given to honor Capt. Chan Noble, at which time presentation of his retirement badge will be made. The dinner will be at Michael's in Chula Vista,. 7:30 P.M. February 28th. NOTIFICATION FROM COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION in r egard to intention of Chula Vista to annex certain territory, was presented. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL stated this annexation is on the South Bide of Chula Vista and does not concern National City. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the report be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, NOTIFICATION FROM COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION was read, stating that the City of Chula Vista intends to annex certain territory. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read which stated that it is Southeast c.f the City of Chula Vista and does not concern National City. Moved by Hollingsworth, aeconded by Hart, that the report be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she had a telephone conversation with Assemblyman Hegland in regard to the proposed amendment to the election code concerning the percentage needed for a recall elect- ion. This bill would require 12% be needed for each precinct, and he suggested that if the Council is in accord, to write letters to the three Assemblymen'and the Senator urging the adoption of the amendment. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the Council pass a resolution addressed to Assemblyman Hegland that this Council is in accord with his proposed amendment regarding requirements for a recall election. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Councilman Hart did not vote. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSvD RTH requested that the City Clerk send a copy of the resolution to the League of California Cities. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated he talked with Mr. Hegland re- cently and the information he had was the bill came through the League of California Cities. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the meeting of the League of California Cities on Friday evening at Mission Valley Inn. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the contract has been signed with the Daley Corp. for the "D" Avenue improvement from 24th Street to 30th Street, and work -should be underway in the near future. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the California Water and Telephone Company want to resume work on National Avenue in lining their existing water main, and recommended they be allowed to continue with the work. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding the report on bids received for the 1911 Improvement Act on 26th Street from "B" Avenue to "D" Avenue. the following bids were received: DALEY CORPORATION, $15,180.65; GRIFFITH COMPANY, $15,248.95: V. R. DENNIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, $15,328.55; R. E. HAZARD CONTRACTING COMPANY, $15,393.10. The estimated cost of the work was $16,255.66. It was 2/13/S7 223 recommended the contract for the work be awarded to the Daley Corporation as low bidder. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the City Engineer's award of work to the Daley Corporation be al- lowed, and the Attorney prepare the resolution of award. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read regarding the matter of disposition of monies received from sale of city property in Block 139. It was recommended that such money received from sale of this particular property be deposited in the special street fund, after the taxes were deducted. RECOMMENDATION FROM CITY MANAGER BIRD was read stating it is recommended for Council approval that the money received from the State Division of Highways for the property sold to them be placed in the Special Street Fund, less taxes, which are a General Fund Deposit. Amount received, $4,196.90; taxes as per City Clerk's record $931.39; Special Street Fund $3,265.51. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the recom- mendations of the Finance Committee and City Nanager for disposit- ion of the funds as outlined, be approved.. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was read recommending that the hourly rate of Morris Murray be increased from $3.00 per hour to $3.25 per hour, effective February 16, 1957. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Hart, that the recommendation of the Finance Committee be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. ACTING CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX reported that certain portions of the description, of the property to be leased to L. M. Pepper was incorrect at the time of the adoption of Resolution No. 6851, and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that Acting City Manager Gautereaux's recommend- ation be allowed, and referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO TRANSIT SYSTEM was read asking per- mission to reroute Route "W" bus so as to eliminate the right turn from 18th Street on to National Avenue. The rerouting would also eliminate the present stogy on the northeast corner of 18th Street and National Avenue, whichwould permit westbound traffic on 18th Street a free turn on to National Avenue. ACTING CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX recommended that it be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee and Engineering Department for study and recommendation. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he feels there is a traffic hazard at 18th & National Avenue, and consideration should be made cutting down the radius of the northeast corner of 18th & National, and this too should be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for a recom- mendation. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that this matter be referred to the Traffic Engineer for a recommendation to the Council at the next meeting. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. OJMMUNICATION.FROM LES WADSWORTH, Assistant Director, Civil Defense and Disaster Organization, County of San Diego, was read, request- ing the Council to write a letter to their Representative asking him to contact Rep. Thomas and urge the approval of the Federal Civil Defense Administration budget as recommended by President Eisenhower. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read in regard to the proposed Subdivision Ordinance. The Commission passed a motion 2/13/57 224 that they change their plans on this ordinance and study proposed amendments for strengthening the present ordinance as quickly as possible. Moved by Hart, that this be held over. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, this amendment to our existing ordinance be forwarded to the Attorney for preparation to be submitted to the Council in ordinance form. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth. Nays: Hart, Hodge. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated that when the minutes of the meeting of February 5th were approved there was one item he did not notice and would like to have corrected, namely on Page 212, the first item stated "Carried, all the Council present voting aye". Coun- cilman Fessman said he abstained from voting. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the minutes be amended to read that Councilman Fessman abstained from voting; that is the last line in the first paragraph on Page 212. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Mayor Hodge stated that it is the policy of the Council that unless a Councilman voted"nd, the vote would be all "ayes", unless a roll vote was made. RESOLUTION NO. 6866 was read, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Twenty-sixth Street)." Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there is a sewer and a drainage ease- ment for the improvement of 13th Street which have been processed and require action on the part of the City Attorney to prepare the proper resolution of acceptance. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Attorney's recommendation be allowed to prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COU,JCiLJO[v1AN HOLLIN3SWORTH stated in regard to the motion that the communication from Mr. Wadsworth of the Civil Defense and Disaster Organization be filed, she did not believe it was the correct disposition. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hatt, that previous action by the City Council in filing the letter from Mr. Wadsworth be rescinded, and that the City Clerk notify Mr. 'Wadsworth of our stand in regard to the Civil Defense request, and also that letters be sent to each of our Congressmen. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:03 P.M. Z-(2 MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL C ATTEST: J" 4 CITY CLERK CAL IFCRNIA