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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 06-25 CC MIN3L National City, California, June 25, 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, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Hart, Heck. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Stock- man, Lill, 3autereaux, Holgate. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Rev. Erny. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, 1957, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6985 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Jack Dembo for the purpose of constructing a business building of the type permissible in a C-3 zone on property lo- cated in a R-14. zone, (Northwest corner of 16th Street and "A" Avenue). Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted„ Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Harty Heck. RESOLUTION NO. 6986 was read, winding and determining that the public interest and convenience require the sale of all that certain real property located in portions of the northwest quarter of Quarter Section 105 and 80 Acre Lot 1 of Quarter Section 130 in Rancho de la Nacion, as described in said Resolu- tion. The time for hearing protests to the proposed sale is set for 2:00 o'clock P.M. on the 16th day of July, 1957. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart, Heck. RESOLUTION NO. 6987 was read, acc and Elizabeth H. Thomas dated Apr City of National City for street Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hol be adopted. Carried, by the foil man, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: epting the deed from Alvin J. i1 30, 1957 conveying to the purposes certain real property. lingsworth, that the Resolution owing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fess- None. Absent: Hart, Heck. RESOLUTION NO. 6988 was read, extending the agreement with the City of San Diego for the maintenance and repair of radio equip- ment for one year beginning Jlly 1, 1957 and ending June 30, 1958. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fess- man, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart, Heck. COUNCILMAN HECK present. RESOLUTION NO. 6989 was read, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1957-2 (Highland Ave- nue)." Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Resoluttion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge.. Nays: None. Ab- sent: Hart. RESOLUTION NO. 6990 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Quintin T. Arney for the purpose of constructing a six unit apartment building on property having less than the required 6,000 square feet. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: 6/25/57 345 Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Ab- sent: Hart. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that V. R. Dennis Construction Company has furnished a certificate from Argonaut Insurance Exchange show- ibg that Workmen's Compensation Insurance in a form approved by the Insurance Commissioner of California has been issued cover- ing all work in San Diego County; and the V. R. Dennis Company requested that the certificate be kept on file for all jobs which they may be awarddd. They have also furnished two cer- tificates issued by American Surety Company of New York showing public liability and certain property damage insurance and also requested these certificates be approved and kept on file for all work which may be awarded to them. Attorney Curran stated all the certificates are in proper form and recommended they be approved and filed. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that Ets-Hokin & 3alvan have furnished a certificate of insurance issued by Fireman's Fund Insurance Com- pany showing property 4amage for all operations in the State and also a certificate issued by Pacific Indemnity Company showing liability insurance and also certain property damage. Attorney Curran recommended the certificates be approved and filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Attorney's recommendation be approved. `Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN referred to the complaint made with reference to the operation of the 21 club; there is also the file of the in- vestigation made by the Police Dept. with reference to the com- plaints, and after examining the file it is his opinion that the matters on which the complaint was made, properly are within the jurisdiction of the District Attorney of this County rather than the City Council, and the complainants, should take com- plaints directly to the District Attorney's Office. RESOLUTION NO. 6991 was read, authorizing the payment of $5,250.00 from the Capital Outlay Fund to Bank of America, Escrow No. 15628. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP of O.D. Arnold Estates was presented. BYRL D. PHELPS, Engineer for Mr. O. D. Arnold, was present and stated it was his opinion that on a subdivision which is more or less on the side of a hill the power poles should be located one foot or 18 inches behind the sidewalk. O. D. ARNOLD was present and stated they have found that in other subdivisions which he has built, that the installation of power poles behind the side- walk is most satisfactory. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Tentative Subdivision Map of O. D. Arnold Es- tates be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Engineer, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. HEARING ON ASSESSMENT OF THE 26TH STREET 1911 ACT was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received no written protests, and there was no one present to protest same. Moved by Heck, se- conded by Fessman, as there were no written protests, the hearing be closed, and the Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fess- man, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nafs! None. Absent: Hart. 6/25/57 346 APPLICATION POR OFF SALE BEER & WINE LICENSE by C. B. Tozier, 24 E. 24th Street, was presented. REPORT FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT stated that investigation discloses no grounds for protest. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the application be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY was read re- lative to a slight change in the delivery schedule. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the communication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ROBERT T. SJOGREN was read stating he repres- ented the property owners who signed a petition for annexation which he forwarded with his communication. Moved by Heck, se- conded by Fessman, that the petition be referred to the Attorney, Engineer and City Manager for a report. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received a resolution from the State Water Pollution Control Board requiting the City of National City to submit technical reports. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be acknowledged and complied with and filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read in regard to sewer ex- tension, 13th Street, which recommended that the work be accept- ed and a Notice of Completion be filed. RESOLUTION NO. 6992 was read accepting work done by Pace Construct- ion Company for sewer extension, 13th Street, and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion and orders payment for said work be made in accordance with the contract. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she received the agreement between the Griffith Company and Byri Phelps for the improvement of 18th Street, which is on file in her office. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received a copy of the Silver Anniver- sary Report California State Employees' Retirement System which will be on file in her office. NOTICE from Fallbrook Public Utility District of their meeting Friday, June 28th, 6:30 P.M. at Live Oak Park, Fallbrook, was read. NOTICE FROM CORPS OF ARMY ENGINEER was read regarding application by the San Diego Gas & Electric Company for a permit to install a distribution pipeline across San Diego Bay. REPORT FROM CITY EN- HINEER LILL stated the proposed cable crossing is North of Nat- ional City and does not affect our tidelands or bay area. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Affidavit of Mailing of Notices of Hearing on Wilson Avenue; Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Award of Contract on National Vista Improvement; Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Filing Assessment and Time of Hearing on 26th Street. CITY ENGINEER LILL presented the Affidavit of Posting of Notice of Improvement of Wilson Avenue. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the traffic lights have been in- stalled at 18th Street and Palm Avenue; the contractors statement has been returned on the Cleveland Avenue 1911 Improvement Act Pro- 6/25/57 347 ject and the bonds are now being issued for the amounts of the pay- ment not paid in cash; construction is being delayed on our street projects by the strike of the cement finishers. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILT, was read regarding application for an excavation permit by Konrad Leak, and recommended approval with certain conditions imposed. CITY MANAGER BIRD concurred with the City Etigtnee' and recommended that the necessary document be prepared by the City Attorney for the granting of the permit. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM STANDARD ELECTRIC CONTRACTING, INC., was read in regard to leasing approximately 100' x 1001 of land near a rail siding, and requested a twenty year lease. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended it be referred to the Harbor Committee. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager's re- commendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. AUDIT REPORT OF THE JUSTICE COURT OF THE NATIONAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1956, was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we received a communication from the Board of Administration of the State Personnel System of the State of California, and because of the time element it was answered in the affirmative, as we are seeking for:information which direct- ly will affect the City and also the City employees. We asked for an invitation to the Los Angeles meeting for one of our employee representatives and one of the employer representatives to meet with the State Retirement Division. Mr. Bird said he wished authorization for two representatives to attend the meeting. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to the application of the San Diego Yellow Cabs, Inc. which was referred to the Traffic Safety Committee, and the Manager to arrange a meeting; the meeting has been set for tomorrow evening at the home of Police Chief Smith. COMMUNICATION FROM ELLEN BA ;DER, Librarian, was read stating that the Board of Trustees recommends the reappointment of Mrs. George James, and Mr. Rodney Smith to the Library Board for a term of three years, beginning July I, 1957. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the request of the Library Board for the reappointment of Mr. Rodney Smith and Mrs. George James be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had a copy of the layout of the pre- sent existing Scrap Metal Disposal Company in relation to the closing of 15th and 16th Street. The resolution was never pre- pared for the closing because of stipulations placed with the City Attorney to so incorporate. The official action taken by the Council was to the effect there be incorporated in the resolu- tion the provision of a spur track on private property as well as the sidewalk and curb replacement. The City Attorney has asked for an amount of a bond to be placed by Scrap Metal Disposal at the time of the passage of the resolution; the amount of that bond should be approximately $6,000.00. The plat as submitted by Mr. Williams shows the two spurs, the one spur going in and the other spur to be eventually installed. It shows also the layout where- in the existing spur will continue to remain in Cleveland Avenue. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that it be referred to the Harbor Committee; City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer be in attendance. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. 6/25/57 3l 8 CITY MANAGER BIRD reported that the Finance Committee met last evening to study the budget, and as proposed, was accepted. It is now being printed and will recommend the following tax rate: .o8rt, Bond Fund; .88i, General Fund; .12e Retirement; .23e Library; .2L4, Park, making a total of $1.55 per hundred valuation. Mr. Bird requested this meeting be adjourned to July 2nd at 1:00 P,M. because of transfers, etc., and at that time the printed budget will be presented, Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the request of the City Manager be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding application for:zone change by Russel P. Haas relative to the property at the Southeast corner of 8th Street and Palm Avenue. Petitioner is requesting a zone change from R-2,to R-4. First public hear- ing was held by the Planning Commission on May 27, 1957 and the second public hearing held on June 24, 1957. It was the re- commendation of the Planning Commission that the zone change be granted. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the proposed zone change be set for a public hearing at 2:00 P.M., August 6th. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read recommending the acceptance of quitclaim deeds from Charles E. 8 Evelyn L. Moore and Joseph; and Josephine Arena for a portion of the North half of Fifth Street Westerly of "V" Avenue. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved, and a resolution prepared. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the meeting be adjourned until 1:00 P.M., July 2, 1957. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 2:59 P.M. ATTEST: MA , CITY OF NA IONA CITY, CALIFORNIA 6/25/57