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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 05-07 CC MIN292 National City, California, May 7, 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, Hodge. Council members absent: Hollingsworth. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Stockman, Holgate, Lill, Gautereaux, COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH present. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, fol- lowed by invocation by Rev. Erny. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 1957, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the State Division of Highways has given its authorization of the award of the contract for the 1911 improvement Act on 18th Street, therefore, the following Resolution has been prepared. RESOLUTION NO. 6931 was read, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Eighteenth Street)." Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6932 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE WORK (Kenton Avenue)." Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all the Council present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO. 6933 was read, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT DIAGRM IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT CF "I" AVENUE." Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be ad- opted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6934 was read, approving the proposed lease with Tarter, Webster & Johnson, Inc. for a portion of the National City Tidelands, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of National City, Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HECK stated that as a member of the Harbor Committee he would like a copy of the lease which was approved with Tarter, Web- ster & Johnson. RESOLUTION NO. 6935 was read, accepting certain real property describ- ed in grant deed dated February 26, 1957 from Samuel W. & Helen C. Davis. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6936 was read, accepting certain real property describ- ed in grant deed dated February 26, 1957 from Samuel A, Pacheco and Aurora C. Pacheco. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION scribed in Chesterine Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 6937 was read, accepting certain real property de - grant deed dated March 26, 1957 from Paul M. Koruga and Koruga. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. NO. 6938 was read, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT 5/7/57 293 (Fifth Street)." Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated there would be a meeting tomorrow at 9:00 A.M. of the Traffic Safety Committee; and under old business the request for diagonal parking on National Avenue between 1st Street and 12th Street and for "No Parking" between the hours of 3:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. on National Avenue between 1st Street and 12th Street will be discussed. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that last Monday and Tuesday the Attorney for the South Bay Irrigation District and himself met with the at- torneys assigned to the project by the offices of O'Melveny & Myers, and also the engineering firm of Leeds, Hill & Jewett, to discuss the proposed agreement. As a result of the two day session, they believe that in principle, certain matters have been resolved which will enable them to come up with a draft, which although it will not be complete, will be in such form it can be acted upon and consider- ed. It is anticipated the draft will be available sonetime before the next meeting, and when it arrives, it should be immediately re- ferred to the Finance Committee for their consideration and recom- mended that the Council take such action. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that when the draft concerning the Water Company's purchase arrives, that it be immediately referred to the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there was referred to him a Notice of Intent- ion to seek annexation of certain property adjacent to National City, and upon examination of this Notice of Intention, it appears the legal description is not contained therein. The proponents to this annexation have been advised, and it is his understanding they are now preparing such a legal description so they can come up with the proper procedure by which to seek the consent of the City Council to circulate a petition in the area seeking the annexation. The papers which have been referred to the City Attorney can therefore be filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the papers referred to the City Attorney be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that at the last meeting the Council passed a resolution awarding the contract for the 1911 Act Improvement on Harbison Avenue between 4th and 6th Street, and it now appears there are certain technical defeats which will preclude the making and entering into a contract with the awardee, and because of that fact, it is his recommendation that the Council authorize the preparation of a resolution rescinding the resolution of award and taking such steps as are necessary in order to perfect the proceedings. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Attorneys recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there was referred to him a communication from the Public Housing Authority regarding the request of that agency for an easement. The easement which had been prepared some- time ago and submitted was prepared at the direct instruction of the Council that the conditions which are customarily imposed upon the City by the Department of the Navy be included in this easement. The Public Housing Administration finds that these conditions are not acceptable, and they advise that they feel they have an easement by necessity and do not need an easement; and as a matter of law, it may be the Authority does have the easement by necessity; however, they would still like to have an easement which would set forth the specific area over which an easement could be claimed. Inasmuch as the Council gave specific instructions as to the conditions in the easement which was submitted, the Attorney feels it is a question of policy as to how the Council would want to handle the matter. 5/7/57 294 HEARING on the Assessment on Cleveland Avenue was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she had received no written protests and no one was present protesting the assessment. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated there are some property owners who may wish to pay cash for the improvement, and if so when is the time and how will that be accomplished. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated the payment in cash can be made. The persons assessed are notified by the contractor of the amount of their assessment, and they have thirty days in which to pay the money to the contractor or his assignee. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the hearing be closed and the Attorney pre- pare the necessary resolutions. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge„ Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 6939 was read, "RESOLUTION C cNFIRMING ASSESSMENT (Cleveland Avenue)." Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Harbor Fund Gas Tax Fund Spec. Street Fund Drainage Swimming Pool Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, for payment, and warrants drawn for same. vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 6940 was read, authorizing and approving the expend- iture of $1,621.54 to Acme Chevrolet for 1i tone 6 cyl. standard Chevrolet pickup for Park & Recreation Departments. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Counci 1 present voting aye. $28,459.11 4,179.88 677.74 536.02 24,322.67 18,257.28 2,889.25 1,044.12 70,575.47 $15o,94i.54 that the bills be approved Carried, by the following Hollingsworth, Hodge. APPLICATION OF A. T. & S. Fe. Ry. Co. to construct industrial spur track across 19th Street to serve Zellerbach Paper Company plant was presented. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that examination of the document indicates it crosses over the street and does not run for any length of the street, and because of this fact the condition which the motion of approval indicated should be set forth in the resolution would not appear to be applicable; that would be the con- dition as to loading and unloading on the streets, and therefore, the Attorney requests instructions as to the condition which has previously been posed by the Council with reference to this matter. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that permission be granted to construct a spur track across 19th Street. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the Santa Fe Railroad be notified they are required to put in a timber crossing guard at that position. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION was read request- ing permission to install a double face sign for Carousel Hardwood Softwood Lumber Company at 1849 McKinley Avenue. The zoning at this location allows a sign of this type, however, since this sign could 5/7/57 295 be seen also from Montgomery Freeway it is necessary to request special approval to install the sign. VERNON S. GEORGE, Branch Manager of Electrical Products Corp., was present and stated the sign is entirely for use of the business itself. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that approval be granted to install the sign on the roof. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY was read stating they have chosen May as their campagin month, and during this time they are planning a house to house canvass which will be called the Golden Deeds Crusade", and ask permission to conduct this crusade in Nat- ional City, Tuesday, May 21st. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the request be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT was read, which stated the Governing Board decided not to request a public hearing at this time to determine the need for public housing in the area which has been under discussion for a school site in the Olivewood Housing project. In view of the restrictions for the disposal of the prop- erty by the City which the Federal Government placed on the City in the transfer to it of the Olivewood Housing project, the school dis- trict, on the advice of County Counsel, is asking a report from a title company as to the type of title which the City would be in a position to give if the processes at present contemplated for its disposition were followed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CLAIM BY EDMUND HERMAN, Attorney for Claimant, Thomas B. Willett, Jr., for false arrest, was presented. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, it be referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. COPY OF COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE to De Graff Austin, Chairman of Board of Supervisors, suggesting that while he is in Washington, to investigate the possibilities of a treaty with Mexico which would guarantee permanence an�datildity of operation for an international airport at Brown Field io ty Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. BIDS on City Hall Remodeling were presented: ART A. GUSSA, $3,377.00; E. A. WEBER, $3,404.50. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, they be referred to the City Manager for recommendation. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION was pre- sented. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, this matter be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration in the budget. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA WATER & TELEPHONE COMPANY was read in regard to "A" Avenue rededication between 20th and 21st Street from an 80 foot street to a 60 foot street. As soon as they know City Engineer Liilts tentative plans of this improvement, they will be glad to survey the water facilities to see what relocations are nec- essary and advise. They have advised Mr. Jack D. Norlyn, who init- iated the petition for reducing this street width, what is being done on this matter. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION in regard to the proposed rededication was read which stated communications were re- ceived from the San Diego Gas & Electric Company and the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Comoany, advising that their companies neither maintains nor operates facilities within the area to be closed and therefore offers no objections to the proposed closing. Moved by 5/7/57 296 Hart, seconded by Fessman, that it be laid over until we get a re- port from the City Engineer. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received a communication from the County Boundary Commission of the intention of the City of San Diegoto an- nex certain territory, and referred same to the City Engineer. RE- PORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL stated this agrees with the proposal by the City of National City to deannex the same area so as to rect- ify boundary lines and zoning in the area involved at the Delta Street and 43rd Street intersection, Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the communication and report be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, COUNCILMAN HART excused. COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, was read ,regarding apportionments and payments of 5/8d gas tax. The quarterly and total fiscal year allocations to National City are as follows: April 1957 quarterly allocation, $19,960,28; 1956-57 fiscal year total allocation, $84,632.18. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hol- lingsworth, that the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the sewer being installed on 13th Street by the Pace Construction Company is well under way; plans and specifications have been given to the City Manager for approval of the proposed traffic signals at 18th Street and Palm Avenue. These signals are not traffic actuated as we have in other areas in the City. This is in rather a remote location, and he was advised by the people installing such signals that they could be changed at some future date for approximately $1500.00 additional, but did not advise it at this time as they are somewhat of a maintenance problem. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding petition for Im- provement of loth Street, Harding Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue. A pet- ition was received April 5th for grading, pavement, curbs and side- walk on loth Street, Hoover Avenue to Harding Avenue, and a supple- mental petition received May 6th for the same improvement on loth Street from Roosevelt Avenue to Harding Avenue. By combining both petitions, the improvements are petitioned by persons interested in 70% of the property fronting the proposed work, and it is therefore recommended that the project be authorized by the City, and the en- gineering department be instructed to prepare the neoessary plans and specifications. Moved by Heak, seconded by Fessman, that the Engin- eer's recommendation be allowed, and the Attorney prepare the nec- essary resolution, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge* Nays: None. 4bsent: Hart. COUNCILMAN HART Present. REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER LILL was read in regard to paving installed on Fifth Street, in reference to letter dated April 9th from Mr. & Mrs. John Chadwick. It is possible that such cracks might be con- cealed by a proper seal coat applied a year or so after the pavement installation. It is suggested that the City consider such a seal coat as a test on some selected street. Mr. Lill stated another let- ter concerning cracks on Fifth Street was received from Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur D. Treahy, and the comments in his report would apply to them also. COMMUNICATION FROM MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION was read recom- mending that some consideration be given to an over all salary in- crease for the 1957-58 budgE,t. To better the working conditions and to give the employees an interest to further themselves and their 5/7/57 297 education, the Association would also like to recommend that some consideration be given as to proper classifications for the work done by each employee, and some type of promotion standards be established whereby seniority would permit an employee, if qualified, to trans- fer to better positions when they become vacant before an examination is held and someone from the outside is employed. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended that it be referred to the Finance Committee for budget consideration. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL on bids received for the improvement of 24 th Street, Hoover to Highland Avenue, was read. The following bids were received and opened at 10:00 A.M., May 6th: V. R. DENNIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, $60,972.71; GRIFFITH COMPANY, $61,995.97: DALEY CORPORATION, $62,1 714..86; R. E. HAZARD CONTRACTING COMPANY, $63,441.95: KENNETH H. GOLDEN, $63,907.52. The estimated cost of the work was $56,81.73 plus 10% contingencies and incidentals, The low bid of V. R. Dennis Construction Company is approximately 8% more than the estimate. A letter has been sent to the State Division of Highways requesting authorization to award the contract for the work to the low bidder. It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the V. R. Dennis Construction Company, as low bidder, after the State Division of Highways has approved such action. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended this be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the proper resolution subject to the written confirmation of the State Division of Highways. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to the sale of property adjacent to El Toyon Park, he has a proposal from Champ, Wilson & Slocum. The advertisements describing the property which National City de- sires to sell and inviting inquiries will be placed in various met- ropolitan publications at a cost of $4,189.35. The actual cost of printing 1500 copies of the brochue is $286.00, including stock. Their charge for art work, copy and Production will be no more than $250.00. The total figure of $536.00 for the brochures is for all production costs, including copper plates but excluding photographs. There will be no agency fee, since the newspapers' space charges are commissionable to recognized agencies. There will be a small charge (under $25.00) for a drawing of the map to show the location of National City. This will be sent to each newspaper in the form of a reproduceable mat, along with copy and layout, The total cost for the entire promotion will be: Newspaper space in 14 metropolitan publications, $4,189.35; Brochure (1500 copies), $536.00; Mats of map for newspaper ads (estimated), $25.00, total $4,750.35. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is the best estimate he has received. They propose to advertise the property for sale at a minimum of $3,200,00 per acre, which was equalling the cost of the $200,000.00 for the entire acre- age as established in a brochure we made up in a similar form set- ting forth the general information, land description, focal map, the various conditions, such as single residence, etc. which was discuss- ed with the Finance Committee and approved by the Council, with the map of the City and the layout. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended that the Council consider authorizing him to issue a purchase order for the project as submitted by Champ, Wilson & Slocum.. A lengthy dis- cussion followed in regard to the zone. Moved by Heck, that the City Manager's recommendation to send a purchase order to Champ, Wilson & Slocum for advertising be approved, and that it be approved for an R-1 zone, with a minimum restriction of $3,200.00 per acre, and ad- vertise that it can be purchased on time plan with one-third down, balance payable within ten years at six percent interest, Motion died for lack of a second. M-YOR HODGE suggested that it be referred to the City Manager for different methods of disposal. COUNCILMAN 5/7/57 298 FESSMAN stated sometime ago the mayor asked permission to appoint a financial consulting committee of citizens, and we have in the City, managers of three banks and each one is very competent in his field of finance and familiar with the terms and conditions we have, and suggested that perhaps they be consulted and requested to advise the Finance Committee and the Council the best means of handling the dis- posal of the property. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the matter of terms be referred to the City Manager torefer to the managers of the three banks in National City, namely Mr. Foster of the Security Trust & Savings Banks, Mr. Rogers of the First Nat- ional Bank and Mr. Dyster of the Bank of America, and they be asked to present suitable terms for conditions of sale of this piece of properly* and until such time as they can present their recommendat- ion brochure state terms are available, and it be an R-1 zone. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fess- man, that the City Manager's recommendation for the employment of the advertising agency be allowed, that the property be advertised with the minimum restrictions of R-1, 60 foot frontage, 6500 square foot area, and a minimum of $3,200.00 per acre. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth. Nays: Hart, Hodge. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to the Finance Committee meeting of December 17th subject to receiving an offer to purchase part of a lot at 3rd & Laurel by Mr. Anderson, he stipulated he would offer $300.00 for the lot and would not participate in any of the 1911 Act Improvement Districts which it falls within; he was authorized to negotiate with Mr. Anderson on the basis of the $300.00 offered, but Mr. Anderson was to pay for all of the improvements levied under the forthcoming 1911 Act of Third Street and report back to the Finance Committee upon completion of negotiations. COMMUNICATION FROM ALFRED ANDERSON was read regarding the S 29 feet of Lot 3, Block 1, Paradena Park, which stated he is now in a position to assume his share of the cost for the Improvement, and enclosed his check in the amount of $300.00. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Finance Committee's recommendation to Mr. Bird, as followed out by Mr. And- erson, be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Pyes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD asked for authorization to draw a warrant in favor of the City Treasurer's Office, City of San Diego, for an advance deposit on Nater Meter Account 971-1313, in the amount of $50.00, chargeable to the Sewer Account 522B2, which will take care of the bill for one year. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the authorization be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported in regard to the improvement of 18th Street. Because of the type of project, contiguous curbs and sidewalks, the utility poles will have to be located in the sidewalk. COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read in regard to the traffic movements at the intersection of 13th Street and Montgomery Freeway. Although they agree that conditions at the intersection are by no means ideal, they are convinced that signalization would do nothing to improve them. They will continue to observe this location periodically and should sufficient signal warrants be developed be- fore the problem is solved by freeway construction, they will then consider the installation. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that consideration of a stop sign on the north side of 13th Street in the little turn out from the Freeway on 13th Street running into Cleve- land Avenue be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for their meeting tomorrow; also that a yield right of way sign on the right hand turn on Cleveland onto 13th Street be considered. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 5/7/57 299 REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read in regard to traffic signals at 18th Street and Palm Avenue. He has transmitted Plans and spec- ifications for the subject project, and recommended they be approved and bids be opened on May 21st at 10:00 A.M. CITY MANAGER BIRD re- commended that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids and the Council take appropriate action to accept the Engineer's plans for the signals. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER BIRD was read regarding the special survey of Olivewood Terrace. The report lists violations regarding zoning restrictions, and there are nine specific violations. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended that the City Attorney be authorized to review the evidence and prepare the necessary complaints for prosecution of the violations of the ordinances. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager's recommendation be allowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLIN3SWORTH stated she understood that the group who investigated the violations received cooperation from the people, and asked if it would be necessary to have a complaint filed against them if they are willing to cooperate and bring up their establishment to conform with the area. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated it would not have to be except for the last motion, so if the rest of the Council feel as Mrs. Hollingsworth does there should be a reconsideration of the last motion and it should be referred to the City Attorney for a report and recommendations. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he wondered if it would not be well to write to each of the nine property owners who are in violation and state the fact that they are in violation of existing ordinances and give them 30 days from mailing time to comply with the ordinances, and at the expiration of their time limit another check be made by the en- forcement division of the City and if the violation continues, they would be cited into court. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN was in accord with Mrs. Hollingsworth and Mr. Heck. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the last motion authorizing the City Attorney to file complaints against the nine people be rescinded. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that all of the violators be notified by registered letter, return receipt requested, that they are in violation and will be given 30 days to comply with the ordinances. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth. Nays: Hart, Hodge. CITY MANAGER BIRD requested authorization for the City Clerk to ad- vertise for bids for street material; namely 2000 tons or more of Stock Plant Mix - MC3-3/8 inch rock maximum; bid to be opened at 10:00 A.M., June 3, 1957. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the City Manager's recommendation be allowed to advertise for bids. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMLMUNICATION FROM DAVID OLIVER, Regional Finance Officer, Housing and Home Finance Agency, was read which stated the offer submitted by the City to purchase all the Government's rights, title and inter- est in and to the sewer facilities for the sum of $6,500.00 cash has been accepted. Upon receipt of the $6,500.00 they will forward a quit claim deed conveying the Government's interest of the property to the City. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated if the Council so authorizes, the City Clerk can draw the warrant for the next Council meeting. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the warrant be drawn. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read in regard to the paving and 5/7/57 300 resurfacing of "D" Avenue from 24th to 30th Street. The project has been under City inspection, and it is recommended the work be ac- cepted by the City and the Notice of Completion be filed by the City Clerk. Payments should be made as follows: Progress payment paid to date, none; 90% of the cost of the work due at the time of accept- ance, $17,811.09; 10% of the cost of the work due 35 days after ac- ceptance, $1,979,01, total cost of w ork $19,790.10. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the street be accepted, and a warrant drawn for same, and a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended that the matter of the lease in quest- ion with the Federal Government which was not resolved at this meet- ing be placed on agenda for the next meeting; this is in reference to 29th Street. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO 3AS & ELECTRIC COMPANY was read which stated hey are enclosing two prints showing thereon the proposed route of their company of the overhead power lines to serve the Unit- ed States Navy dredging contractor; also shown thereon is the locat- ion of the area needed to install transformers for facilities used in connection therewith. This proposed installation is of a tempor- ary nature and will be used only during the dredging period which is no longer than two years. Accordingly if this meets with the City's approval, they would like the usual letter of approval authorizing them to install, on a temporary basis, the above described power pole line and transformer facilities. The U. S. Navy has not let the contract for the dredging of the South Bay Seaplane Baser as yet, and the request of the Gas & Electric Company is in connection with re- quests for locations and costs by the contractors who are bidding on the Navy contract. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated because they will be across our tidelands, they will of necessity need the approval of the City. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated if the Council grants permission, the Gas & Electric Company should locate their poles in such a way they will not interfere with any development under the Mohn Adams & Plourde Plan. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager be authorized to transit such a letter of approval to the Gas & Electric Company. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN, Chairman of the Harbor Committee, called for a meeting of that committee for Friday afternoon at 3:00 for the pur- pose of entering into negotiations with a firm for approximately 25 acres of our tidelands area. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended that the bid of Art A. Gussa for the City Hall remodeling, be accepted, and the City Attorney be authoriz- ed to prepare the necessary resolution. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the recommendation of the City Manager be followed, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None,. RESOLUTION NO. 694.1 was read accepting the work done by Daley Corp- oration for paving and resurfacing of "D" Avenue, 24.th Street to 30th Street, and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion and orders that payment for said work be made in accordance with said contract. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 694.2 was read, accepting the bid of Art A. Gussa in the amount of $3,377.00 for construction of stair addition to the City Hall, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the ccn- tract. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Resol- ution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 5/7/57 301 CITY CLERK ALSTON stated by request of the Council, the appointment to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission was laid over until this meeting. The Commission submitted the following names for con- sideration: Peter Huisveld, Jr., 1921 E. 12th Street; Dale Farris, 1344 "L" Avenue; Donald G. Jacquot, 509 National Avenue. COUNCIL- WOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked that Thomas Crownover be considered to fill the vacancy. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated she contacted him and he is willing to serve. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that Mayor Hodge be authorized to appoint Thomas Crownover to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission due to the expiration of term of office of Charles G. Kerch. Carried, all the Council voting aye. MAYOR HODGE asked that a letter be written to each of the three whose names were submitted and state that we appreciate their willingness and will be considered for other possible appointments. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read relative to the tentative map of Anita Terrace, a fourteen lot subdivision located north of 20th Street approximately 150 feet west of Lanoiten Avenue. Report from City Engineer Lill advised that the map appears to be in order and is recommended for approval subject to the installation of all improvements and drainage structures as required Ly existing ordin- ance. Also subJ:ct to the installation of the southerly half of a cul-de-sac at the westerly end of 19th Street. Report from Fire Chief Bailey advised that fire protection will be furnished as the subdivision is developed. The Commission recommended that the map be approved with the recommendations of the Engineer added and with the approval of the Fire Department. Since the Planning Commission's meeting and recommendation, Mr. Henry Algert, Engineer, has submitted a revised tentative map to include the requested cul-de-sac at the westerly end of 19th Street. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 579, sinned by Emil L. and Oroha Ann Berger relative to the property at 2302 E. Fourth Street, was presented. Petitioners are requesting permission to es- tablish a real estate office in the home, which is located in an R-1 zone; also permission to erect two forty square foot signs. The Commission recommended the request be denied. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Heck, that the Planning Commission's recommend- ation be sustained. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 580 signed by George C. Tweed, relative to the property at 845 E. 13th Street, was presented. Petitioner is requesting permission to construct a duplex on the rear of his property in R-1 zone. Also permission to construct said dup- lex with an eight foot exception on the rear yard setback from the property line. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission the request be denied. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Planning Commission's denial be sustained by the Council. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 4:11 P.M. ATTEST: MAYOR, CITY OF NATICSNAL CITY,/ ALIFORNIA CITY CLERK