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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 04-23 CC MIN285 National City, California, April 23, 1957 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Hart, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Fessman, Heck, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Stockman, Curran, Lill, Holgate. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, fol- lowed by invocation by Rev. Thompson. COUNCILMAN HECK present. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 16, 1957, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6928 was read, granting a special zone variance per- -nit to Donald D. Chase for the purpose of permitting the construct - ':on of 6 units in a R-2 Zone property containing 11,800 sq, ft. in- stead of the 12,000 sq. ft. required by ordinance. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. RESOLUTION NO. 6929 was read, accepting certain real property describ- ed in Grant Deed dated March 19, 1957 executed by Thomas E. Ward and Evelyn B. Ward. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. ORDINANCE NO. , 'TAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF EIaHTH STREET AS A COUNTY HIGHWAY," was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the second reading of the Or- dinance be waived and be adopted by title only. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, ORDINANCE NO. 914, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CON- SENTING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF EIGHTH STREET AS A COUN- TY HIGHWAY." Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Or- dinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. REPORT FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, submitting a job spec- ification for approval, for the position of Senior Library Clerk. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Civil Service Commission's classification for Senior Library Clerk be approved, and it be in- corporated in the Civil Service Rules. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None, Ab- sent: Fessman. ATT9 N'-'Y CURRAN reported that Mr. Phelps, Engineer of Work for 18th street 1911 Project asked him to report on the bids received April %tad which shows the Griffith Company was the low bidder in the sum of ,154,819.75, which is an amount of $14,819.75 above the estimate of the Engineer, and because of this fact, it is necessary to re- quest the Division of Highways to approve the award, and Mr. Phelps' office has made the requ'st for the approval. It is anticipated it will be forthcoming so action can be taken on the award of the con- tract at the next meeti:i of the Council. The bid schedule is in writing and can be subzitted and filed, 4/23/57 286 CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on the matter of the invitation for bids for collection and disposal of rubbish and garbage. Bids will be received by the City Clerk at any time on or before 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of June, 1957. It is recommended that this form be approved and the City Clerk be directed to publish the invitation three times. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Attorneys recommendation be approved, and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids to be opened on June 3rd at 10:00 A.M., and the invitation be published. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported there are five endorsements to be attached to the automobile fire and theft policy, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Policy #F9-318966. The endorsements are in order, and it is recommended that they be approved and filed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Attorneys recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MRS. JOHN CHADWICK, 1341 E. 5th Street, was present and stated she was present in regard to the hearing on the assessment of Fifth Street. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that the hearing will be held at 2:00 P.M. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF MODESTO was read extending an invitation to attend the conference on Uniform Control for Water Recreation to be held in Modesto on April 25th and 26th. The purpose of the con- ference is the discussion of water recreation problems with which the State is now faced, and the development of a possible model or- dinance to regulate the use of water recreation areas, which could be apalied throughout California. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR ian Restaurant, OF POLICE SMITH protest. Moved cation be filed ON SALE GENERAL BEVERAGE LICENSE for Alotta's Ita1- 419 Palm Avenue, was presented. REPORT FROM CHIEF stated the investigation discloses no grounds for by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the appli- Carried, all the Council present voting aye. HEARING ON FIFTH STREET ASSESSMENT was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated there was a communication last week from Mrs. John Chadwick, 1341 E. 5th Street in regard to cracks in the paving,'`which was referred to the City Engineer and City Manager. COMMUNICATION FROM HELENE H. & WILBUR D. TREAHY was read stating that two or three months after completion of the paving the topping began to crack. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated there are no other protests. MRS. JOHN CHADWICK, 1341 E. 5th Street, was present in regard to the cracks in the topping of 5th Street. Mayor Hodge stated that the City'Engin- eer is preparing a report on this condition. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated the report will be available at the next Council meeting. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the communication be referred to the City Manager and City Engineer. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the hearing be closed, and the Attorney prepare -the necessary resolution, Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Aye's: Hart, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. HEARING ON NATIONAL VISTA 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT was held at this time. COMIVNNICATION'FROM MR. and MRS. M. L. PERDUE, 134 No. Clairmont Ave., was read stating they are against this project as they already have curbs, and would prefer leaving the curbs as they are and petition for sidewalks. Protests,from the following were read: MR'. & MRS. DONALD LEARNED, 1.14. N. Clairmont Ave., MRS. ARIE KARPORAAL, 123 N. Clairmont Ave.; MARIAN L. & NORMAN W. CULVER, 14 N. Drexel Ave.,; WILLIAM H. EARLY, JR., & THELMA M. EARLY, 44 N. Kenton Ave`.; MAXINE 4/23/57 287 & WILLIAM SHOFFNER, 24 N. Drexel Ave.; MR. & MRS. W. C. COFFENDAFFER, 7 N. Clairmont Ave. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated that the percentage of the protests, before the last one was received, was 4.35%, and with the last one it would be between 5% and 6%. MRS. DONALD LEARNED, 44 N. Clairmont Avenue, was present and stated that a number of the people thought the assessment was for sewage and drainage. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the hearing on National Vista 1911 Act be closed, and the project be continued due to the fact there was insufficient protests which amounted to approximately 6%, and the Attorney be instructed to prepare the next necessary resolution to continue the project. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Ab- sent: Fessman. APPLICATION OF ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY to con- struct, operate and maintain an industrial spur track across 19th Street to serve Zellerbach Paper Company plant, was presented. Moved by Heck, -seconded by Hollingsworth, that the apolication be referred to the Attorney, and the Attorney take into consideration that the resolution authorizing installation of the sour track provide for io loading or unloading of the car on public streets, the contractor will have to provide off street loading and unloading and storing of cars. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY FIREMAN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION was read extending an invitation to the Annual Firemants Ball, to be held at the Community Bldg., April 27th at 9:00 P.M. MAYOR HODGE ordered the communication filed. NOTICE FROM ARMY ENGINEERS in regard to an application made by the District Public Works Officer, Eleventh Naval District, for a permit to install and maintain three seaplane mooring buoys in North San Diego Bay, was read. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL stated that the proposed sea plane mooring buoys are opposite San Diego Municipal Airport and do not concern the City of National City. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the notice be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM F. O. & LILY E. STODDARD was read, stating they would like to go on record as endorsing Mr. Killion's request that a survey be made of the Olivewood Terrace section, regarding the en- forcing of zoning laws. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the letter be referred to the City Manager to compile with the rest of the report. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. NOTICE OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT of April 9th until Tuesday, Aoril 23, 1957, at 3:00 P.M., was presented. The notice was ordered filed, CITY CLERK ALSTON reported on the Affidavit of Mailing of Notice of the Hearing of Wilson Avenue; Affidavit of Posting Notice of Award of Contract on "I" Avenue; Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Hearing on Assessment of Cleveland Avenue; Affidavit of Posting Notice of Filing Assessment and Fixing Time of Hearing Thereon on Cleveland Avenue; Affidavit of Posting Notice Inviting Sealed Proposal on 18th Street; Affidavit of Posting Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals on Harbison Avenue between 4th and 6th Streets; and Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Proposed Annexation of O. D. Arnold Estates. Moved by Heck, sec- onded by Hollingsworth, that all the Affidavits be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated they investigated the petition for the 1911 Act Improvement of loth Street from Hoover to Harding Avenue, and 4/23/57 288 the petition for the entire two blocks was 50%, however, the petit- ion for the block from Hoover to Coolidge is 90%, and the petition for block from Coolidge to Harding is 10%. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the person who presented this petition be so informed and see if they cannot get the balance of the signatures, and that they attempt to get the signatures on loth Street from Roosevelt to Hoover Avenue. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding the bids received for the 1911 Act Improvement of Harbison Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street. Four bids were received as follows: R. E. HAZARD CON- TRACTING CO., $8,191.91; DALEY CORPORATION, $8,264.65; V. R. DENNIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, $8.381.60; GRIFFITH COMPANY, $8,426.19. The estimated cost of the work was $8,348.39 including 10% contingencies and incidentals. It was recommended that the contract for the work be awarded to the R. E. Hazard Contracting Co., as low bidder, sub- ject to the City Attorney's ap )royal of the contract amount. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Attorneys recommend- ation be allowed, and the Attorney prepare the resolution of award of contract to R. E. Hazard Contracting Company. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge, Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY HOME PROTECTIVE LEAGUE, INC., was read commending the members of the Council who voted in accordance with the wishes of the people in defeating the subdivision ordinance and the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 840. COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was read, which stated Governor Knight has proclaimed May 4, 1957, and henceforth annually through- out the State of California as "FIRE SERVICE DAY". Chief Bailey stated it is their intention to provide some type of educational program and have open house for all our citizens both young and adult, who wish to.visit the department on this day. It is requested that the Mayor be empowered to proclaim May 4, 1957 as "FIRE SERVICE DAY". A fire Service Day Resolution was attached. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth that the resolution be adopted, and a proclamation be made. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION was read, which stated in March a letter was written to the City advising that a grant of easement, dated January 8, 1957 had been rejected by their San Francisco Regional Office. In the letter negotiations were sug- gested to mutual advantage, with view to acknowledgment by the City at the time of relinquishment access in fact preserved over the re- linquished land, and suggested a written grant acknowledging this fact and define the precise limits of the easement in a mutual agree- able location. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is his recommendation that the letter and the entire file be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the recommendation of the City Manager be fbllowed. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE'S MEETING OF APRIL 16th was read. The City Clerk was present and stated her need for a bookkeeping machine. It was the recommendation of the Committee that the City Clerk be authorized to accept the offer of the National Cash Register Company for a bookkeeping machine built to specifications and fitting the City's needs, at a price of $7,711.80. The offer of Margaret Noble on purchase of property was discussed, and the City Manager was authorized to negotiate with the offer of $2,000.00 for the lot and the City to assume the $618.93, assessment #20 on Grove Street improvement. The letter from Mr. Kenny offering sale of property ad- jacent to Las Palmas Park was discussed, and the City Manager was 4/23/57 289 authorized to negotiate with Mr. Kenny and offer same amount of money as was offered Mr. Hendershot, which was $3,500.00. Discus- sion was held of methods of financing Harbor improvements, if and when, the Mohr Adams Plourde report was adopted as a Master Plan. The City Manager proposed possibility of the $225,000.00 revenue bond issue, pointing out that on a basis of La.% and a twenty year term that the revenues from tidelands leases would sustain same without any gen- eral tax whatsoever. The matter was laid over for further study. The matter of drainage in the area of 22nd and "K", 24th and "I" was discussed, and it was recommended that the City Engineer be ordered to draw drainage plans of the area and make a report as to feasibil- ity and cost. Question of Harrison Avenue was discussed, and it was recommended that the City Manager contact Sperry Flour Company re- garding a revokable permit for their loading dock adjacent to their building on Harrison Avenue. The question of coffee break was dis- cussed, and the City Manager was ordered to take up same with de- partment heads. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the entire report and recommendations to the Council be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the City Clerk be allowed to purchase the bookkeeping machine, as recommended by the Finance Committee. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the City Engineer draw the drainage plans for the area of 22nd and "K", 24th and "I" and submit them to the Council with an estimate of the cost. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL regarding application for excavation permit from H. E. Farb and D. J. Sass was read, which recommended that the application to excavate material from the property at the north- east corner of loth Street and Highland Avenue be granted, subject to certain conditions, as set forth in the report. COUNCILMAN HART stated this job is almost completed, and asked if they have agreed on the conditions as specified. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated Mr. Lill and he have allowed them to continue their work, all within the con- fines of the recommendations which have been made. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she wants the City to do anything that is right, and not allow anyone to "get away with anything', however, she was approached by a man yesterday who said all the little cities try to run every industry and business out of town, that somebody in the Street Dept, also from the Engineering Dept. complained about the excavation and were told that they could not do that, and it was found that they did have an excavation permit. MRS. HOLLINGSWORTH said if this is true, out City employees should be a little more care- ful and ascertain what has been done, whether they have an excavat- ion permit, and not take the attitude that everybody is an enemy, but see if they cannot help them out. It is the City Council who gets the blame, and the City employees should be more particular in their conduct with people. COUNCILMAN HART was in agreement with Mrs. Hollingsworth. We need good public relations. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that Mr. Sass understands what he is working under, and had they taken a building permit out first they would not have had to have the excavation permit first. It is our sole factor in this to protect the abutting property. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hol- lingsworth, that the permit be granted under the conditions stipu- lated. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD made a partial report of the c ntroversial petit- ion in regard to trash pickup on National Avenue from 1st ,to 12th Street, from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. as stores open at 9:00 A.M.; also that no trash be put on the street after these hours.The mat- ter has been discussed with our contractor, Mr. Keener, and he can and will establish a pickup as the petition requests only op the 4/2 3/571 0 290 following conditions: That said trash be put out at the stations on or before 9:10 A.M., further that no trash be placed out after 11:00 A.M. Also when certain people forget to place trash out, we cannot afford to return on the pretext they have been missed, and they have overlooked putting out the trash themselves. Further investigation reveals that certain places of business use the street and sidewalk as a storage place for their trash. Mr. Bird said this was the result of an agreement with Mr. Keener and himself; he is willing to put in which is requested between 9:00 and 11:00. It was requested between 9:00 and 10:00 A.M., and he has routed his trucks so that trash has been picked up six days a week in those areas. This should take care of the request on the petition. REPORT FROM THE PLANNIN3 COMMISSION was read in regard to the pet- ition received, signed by eijht property owners requesting the re- dedication of "A" Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets from an 80 foot to a 60 foot right-of-way to conform with the street south of of 21st Street. Verbal communication was received from the California Water and Telephone Company objecting to the closing until arrange- ments have been made to cover the cost of moving back fire hydrants, if any, and water meters. The Commission recommended the 60 foot right-of-way rather than the 80 foot right-of-way subject to the City not standing any cost of moving the water meters. Moved by Hart, that it be referred to the City Manager until we find out what the California Water & Telephone Company want done. PLANNER STOCKMAN stated a letter was received from the California Water & Telephone Company which advised they do maintain facilities in the portion to be closed. Councilman Hart withdrew his motion. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Planning Commission's recommendation be laid over until we hear further from the California Water and Telephone Company, and the Water Company be so advised. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNINU COMMISSION was read stating grant deeds were received from Samuel W. & Helen C. Davis and Samuel A. and Aurora C. Pacheco for the easterly 30 feet of the westerly 40 feet of the closed portion of Hoover Avenue extending 175 feet south of 24th Street, for street purposes. It was recommended that the City accept the deeds. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Plan- ning Commission's recommendation be allowed and the Council accept the deeds, and the necessary resolution prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read submitting the follow- ing names for consideration for the filling of the vacancy on the Planning Commission due to the expiration of term for Chairman Charles G. Kerch as of May lj, 1957: Peter Huisveld, Jr., 1921 E. 12th Street; Dale Farris, 13)it "L" Ave.; Donald G. Jacquot, 509 National Avenue. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that it be held over until our next meeting. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the City Engineer has filed an affida- vit of posting of Notice of Improvement for National Vista Resolut- ion of Intention No. 6901, and recommended that it be filed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Heck, that the Attorney's recommendation be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6930 was read, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Fourth Street)." Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fess- man. L /23/57 291 Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 2.:56 P.M. ATTEST: <4 6 CITY CLERK NA OR , 7ITY 0 NATIONAL CITY, CATfrOINIA