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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 02-19 CC MIN225 National City, California, February 19, 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, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Stockman, Bird, Curran, Lill, Holgate, Gautereaux. 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 13, 1957, be approved with the except- ion that the dinner for Captain Chan Noble be changed to 7:30 P.M. instead of 9:30 P.M. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6867 was read, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS" (18th Street between Palm and Rachael). Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6868 was read, approving and accepting the deed from VINCENT A. and GWENDOLYN M. DE LUCIA dated January 16, 1957, for the W 15 feet of Lot 264. of Lincoln Acres Annex No. 2. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6869 was read, approving and accepting the easement from ERVIN G. and ROBERTA D. FRANKSON. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6870 was read, amending Exhibit "A" to read in ac- cordance with Exhibit "B" to the proposed lease approved on the 5th day of February, 1957, by Kesolution No. 6851 for the parcel of ground which the City desires to be leased to L. M. Pepper. Exhibit "A" is hereby declared to be of no force and effect what- soever. Exhibit "B" is hereby approved as the legal description for the proposed lease to said L. M. Pepper. Moved by Heck, sec- onded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6871 was read, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (Grove Street)." Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6872 was read, "PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF LEG- ISLATIVE BODY UNDER "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931" (Grove Street)." Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6873 was read, "RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S RE- PORT AND FIXING HEARING DATE (Grove Street)." Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6874. was read, approving and accepting the easement from RAYMOND W. and GLORIA J. FEDERER dated January 31, 1957. Moved by Hart, seconded by HePk, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 2/19/57 226 RESOLUTION NO. 6875 was read, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 6875 IN THE MATTER OF CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND IMPROVEMENT OF HARB- ISON AVENUE BETWEEN THE CENTERLINE OF FOURTH STREET AND THE CENTER- LINE OF SIXTH STREET IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Hesk, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that the communication from the San Diego County Water Authority to which was attached an opinion of the General Counsel of that Agency pertaining to the "preferential right" of the water is a technical matter and requires no action on the part of the Council, and it is recommended the communication be approved and filed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fess- man, that the recommendation of the City Attorney he approved. Carried, all the Council Dresent voting aye, CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Daley Corporation pursuant to its contract for the improvement of "D" Avenue has furnished a Certificate of insurance issued by Swett & Crawford and by Indemnity Insurance Company of North America which indicates that the requir- ed insurance is now in force, and recommended that the Certificates be approved and filed. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the Attorney's recommendation be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Public Utilities Commission of California by Decision No, 54508 in the Matter of Application No. 36579 which was the San Diego Gas & Electric Company's application for an increase in electric rates has ordered that the one remain- ing :issue which had not been settled by prior order be disposed of, This decision terminates the proceedings. The proceedings had been left open for the purpose of introduction of further testimony regarding the matter of zoning. This means there will have to be new proceedings to attempt to enact a different zoning system, from which now prevails, for the purpose of electric rates. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Retirement Fund Special Street Fund Drainage Fund Special Swimming Pool Fund TOTAL 23,238.37 1,096.33 1,436.54 2,888.08 1,611.12 686.84 20.99 30,978.27 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the bills be ap- proved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None, COL. T. C. MACAULAY, Imperial Beach, was present in regard to a location for an International Airport as Lindberg Field is no longer a suitable place for a Municipal Airport. Municipal Air- ports in all the major cities are further away from the metropol- itan area. The ideal location for an International irport would be in the South Bay Area, and Brown Field would be/th t desirable location, FRANK BRINKMAN, Secretary of the National City Chamber of Commerce, was present and explained the Chamber's action in this matter. Moved by H<ck, seconded by Hart, that the previous action taken by the Council,"to file the letter", be rescinded, and the Council indorse the Chamber of Commerce's resolution 2/19/57 227 designating Brown Field as an International Airport; also a letter be sent by the City Council to Admiral Hartman backing the Navy in their stand to let them know we are behind them. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. C. C. ALLEY, Chula Vista Realtor, and CHARLES E. BROWN, President of the National City -Chula Vista Board of Realtors, were present, opposing the proposed amendment to the City's Subdivision Ordinance. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he thought perhaps the Council should re- consider the action taken at the last Council meeting, referring the amendment to the City Attorney for preparation of an ordinance, as perhaps the ordinance is too stringent. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN said he thought we should have the City Attorney prepare the or- dinance and if there are some changes desired at that time we might be able to make them, but we should not go backwards. MAYOR HODGE suggested this be referred back to the Planning Commission,, COMMUNICATIONS FROM NATIONAL CITY-CHULA VISTA BOARD OF REALTORS and FROM L. D. WINGO, were read protesting the proposed ordinance. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the action to have the proposed ordinance prepared by the City Attorney be rescinded, and that this be referred back to the Planning Commission. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Fessman, Heck. REPORT OF THE CITY TREASURER for Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded Carried, all the Council present COUNCILMAN HECK excused. January, 1957, was presented. by Hart, that the report be filed. voting aye.. COMMUNICATION FROM PAUL V. KAESSER was read in regard to the slaughter house at 2330 Cleveland Avenue. He enclosed an extract of the County Assessor's plat showing the subject property. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HECK present. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the contract has been signed by the Griffith Company for the Hoover Avenue improvement, and work should start in the near future. COUNCILMAN HART excused. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated he received a communication from the City Engineer of San Diego in regard to the Rachael and Albemarle Streets storm drain. This matter was before the Council some time ago, wherein the City of San Diego offered to share the cost of a storm drain in this area, and it was referred to the City Engineer for study. Mr. Lill said he met with representatives of the City of San Diego, and it was decided that the storm drain as proposed would not do the City of National City any particular good, and if put in, it should be increased in size. They have made a second proposal at an estimated cost of $9,780.00 and would like to share the cost. Mr. Lill said he thinks the proposal is sound. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that it be referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for a recommendation and report. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HART present. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the Council authorized him to write a letter to the Board of Fire Underwriters stating the Council's 2/19/57 228 views when the opinion was presented by the City Attorney regard- ing the adoption of the Fire Prevention Code as proposed. He received a communication from the Board, which stated they believe they now have some information with constructive answers which will be of assistance to National City and to the City Attorney. COUNCILMAN HECK said he thought we should go ahead and adopt our Fire Prevention Code by reference. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the City Attorney make another recommendation based on the new information. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding the paving and resurfacing of Euclid Avenue and Division Street. The Griffith Company has completed the project under City inspection, and it is recommended that the City accept the work and authorize payment in accordance with the contract, and a Notice of Completion be filed. The statement from the Griffith Company is in the amount of $9,677.08 less $967,71 retention for a net amount due at this time of $8,709.37. It is noted that the amount of the contract ($9,677.08) is less than the estimated amount of $10,117.82. This project was a joint project of the City and Mr. Fritz deposit- ed with the City $4,256.57 as his share of the cost. It is con- sidered the work for which Mr. Fritz contributed was constructed and the decrease in the amount of the contract was for deleted work which the City was to pay. In such case, no refund is due Mr. Fritz. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he concurred in the City Engineer's recommendation. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the City Engineer's and City Manager's recommendation be al- lowed, and the Attorney prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY regarding Calif. 4-156-F Sewer Facilities, was read. This acknowledged re- ceipt of a communication from City Manager Bird relating to the offer to purchase the sewer facilities by the City for the sum of $6,500.00. They will now undertake the preparation of the con- veyance instrument which will be forwarded to their Washington Office for consideration and final determination as to the accept- ability of the City's offer. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding the communicat- ion from San Diego Transit System regarding northeast corner of 18th Street and National Avenue. The curb at the subject corner has a radius of approximately 8 feet and large vehicles have dif- ficulty making a right turn at this corner. It is possible to re- vise this curb return to a 30 foot radius which would provide more room for vehicles making right turns. The cost of such revision is estimated to be between $1,500.00 and $2,000.00 and will require relocation of one traffic signal and street light, drain extension, installation of new curb inlet, curb, gutter and miscellaneous sidewalk, grading and paving. E. A. Reeder, Supt. of Traffic, San Diego Transit system said that he would prefer to reroute the Route "W" line as discussed in their letter. He thought that the coaches could turn on a 30 foot radius corner without hitting the curb although the coaches would cross over into the second traffic lane in so turning. He desires permission to use the new proposed route "l8th Street to "B" Avenue to l6th Street to National Avenue" until such time as the corner curbing is revised. It is recom- mended that the revision of the curb return at the northeast corner of 18th Street and National Avenue be authorized, and that the San Diego Transit system be allowed to use an alternate route until such curb revisi&n is completed. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended that the request of the San Diego Transit System be allowed to use the route as they proposed for the time being, and that Engin- eering and Management work out the financial detail. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the San Diego Transit Com- pany's request be granted for the rerouting of buses; and that the 2/19/57 229 City Manager and City Engineer submit a report. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HODGE declared a recess. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council members present: Fessman, Hart, Hock, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: None. COMMUNICATION FROM FRANK B. FINNEY, Asst. City Engineer, was read which stated that a conference will be held by the American Concrete Institute, and requested permission to attend the following days: Tuesday, February 26th through Thursday, February 28th for which subsistence is also requested together with air -coach fare to and from Dallas, Texas. This fare will amountto approximately $140. It is suggested that the four days time off from work involved be deducted from accrued paid vacation time, the extra day to allow for travel time to and from this conference. The request was approved by City Engineer Lill, with the notation that if approved arrangements should be made in advance for expenses. COUNCILMAN HART said he did not think there is sufficient information gained to repay the cost to the City on trips of this nature, and the employees are needed on the job. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hol- lingsworth, that the City Engineerts recommendation for Frank Finney to attend the Institute be allowed, with expenses. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Hart CITY MANAGER BIRD stated sometime ago the Council requested that we start preparation of preliminary determination of the drainage system, and a preliminary report has been prepared by the City Engineer, and is broken into three essential parts. The report is comprehensive, it will require study and it will require the an- swering of a considerable amount of legal questions involved. We should discuss the matter and then set up, if possible, a meeting after we get a report from the Attorneyts office, wherein the City Council and the public can look at the project, hear the engineering reasons, and the financial and economical reasons of how we should proceed. The preliminary report was read and CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has studied the report in its entirety and has given it considerable thought, and the number one question now is the de- termination by the City Council; and a report from the City At- torney on the flowage rights, if attainable. We will have to have the Attorneyts report before we can proceed. COUNCILMAN HECK sug- gested that we wait until the Attorney reports to the Council be- fore we arrange a date for a meeting. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported he thought the Council should take ad- vantage of an offer that has been made, for the City to purchase an acre of ground in the area of Las Palmas Park. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Fessman, that the offer to the City to purchase an acre of ground be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6876 was read, accepting the work done by the Griffith Company pursuant to the contract for the Paving and Re- surfacing of Euclid Avenue and Division Street Intersection and Vicinity, and authorization of the filing of a Notice of Complet- ion, and order that payment for said work be made in accordance with said contract. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HECK asked if the City Attorney has had an opportunity to examine the R..tiiroad Franchise, and Attorney Curran stated that he had not. 2/19/57 230 CITY MANAGER BIRD expressed his appreciation for being allowed to attend the Spring Conference of City Managers at Palo Alto, and stated he will give a report at the next meeting. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 4:16 P.M. MAYOR, CITY 0 NA OVAL 7/ITY, CALIFORNIA