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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 07-09 CC MIN10 National City, California, July 9, 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, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Fessman. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Lill Stockman, Bird, Cur- ran. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, fol- lowed by invocation by Mayor Hodge. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the minutes of the adjourned meeting of June 25, 1957, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 2, 1957, be approved. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7003 was read, 4RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS (Wilson Avenue).'o Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolut- ion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. RESOLUTION NO. 7004 was read, creating a special fund to be known as the right of way acquisition fund; that the sum of $2,500.00 be trans- ferred from the drainage fund to said right of way acquisition fund; that upon the written recommendation of the City Manager, the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to draw warrants in the sums recom- mended by the City Manager as and for the consideration for securing options to purchase easements, rights of way and fee simple titles to lands necessary for use in constructing drainage projects in National City. 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. 7005 was read, 'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CON- DEMNATION SUIT." 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. 7006 was read, granting a special zone variance per- mit to Fred C. Peterman for the purpose of constructing a residential unit on the East property line eliminating the rear yard set back, allowing for maximum off street parking. Moved by Hart, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Ab- sent: Fessman. RESOLUTION NO. 7007 was read, authorizing and directing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute all papers for and on behalf of the City of National City necessary to close escrow #15628 at the San Diego Main Office of the Bank of America in order to purchase for the sum 7/9/57 11 of $5,250.00 the property of Arthur C. Hendershot and Alice Hender- shot, as described in the resolution. Moved by Hollingsworth, second- ed by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. RESOLUTION NO. 7008 was read, a�RESOLUTION 0 DERING dwORK (Wilson Aven- ue).,U 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. 7009 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to International Metals, Inc., for the purpose of use as an auto wrecking yard. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hodge. Nays: Hollingsworth. Absent: Fessman. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read approving the ap- plication for 14 permits to the Yellow Cab Company of San Diego, with the provisions that it comply with the conditions set forth in the letter from the Yellow Cab Company of San Diego to the City Council, dated June 14, 1957, and with the provisions of Ordinance No. 682. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the report be filed as the matter has been referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. AGENDA OF TRAFFIC SAFLTY COMMITTEE MEETING to be held July 10th at 9:30 A.M. was presented. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that State Compensation Insurance Fund has issued an endorsement agreement, which should be attached to the policy which was approved at the last meeting. The Certificate of Insurance issued by National Insurance Corporation showing that V. R. Dennis Construction Company and other individuals and companies engaged in business with V. R. Dennis Construction Company have prop- erty damage liability, the Certificate, with others previously ap- proved, to be placed on file for V. R. Dennis for future contracts, and there will be no necessity of furnishing additional insurance. Glens Falls Insurance Company has issued a Bond with Raymond T. Keener, doing business as National City Rubbish Service, in conform- ity with Mr. Keeneros contract for rubbish collection. It is recomm- ended that the Endorsement Agreement, the Certificate of Insurance and the Bond be approved and filed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the Attorney's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to the proposal of the Yellow Cab Company of San Diego, the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee was that the approval Liras given with the understanding the Company would comply with conditions set forth in National City Ordinance No. 682. Examination of that Ordinance makes it clear that the proposal by the Yellow Cab Company of San Diego could not possibly comply with this Ordinance as it presently is written. The Ordinance provides that no cab shall operate in National City unless 7/9/57 12 it is licensed, and limits the license to 14 in number; the proposal of the Yellow Cab Company of San Diego is to take out 14 licenses, but to operate any one of its numberous cabs, considerably in excess of 14, in and out of National City; it therefore is clear the oper- ation as proposed by the Company could not possibly comply with Or- dinance No. 682. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the matter be tabled for further consideration by the Council. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MR. FARRIS, representing the Merchants of the South Bay Plaza, was present and stated they are planning a street dance in conjunction with the Fiesta del Pacifico on July 26th, and are requesting per- mission to block off a portion of Tenth Street for the dance. They would like it blocked off from about 7:00 PM. until 1:00 A.M. COMAJNICATIGN FROM SOUTH BAY PLAZA MERCHANTS ASSCCIATION was read stating that as a portion of the Fiesta del Pacificio celecbration the Merchants are interested in sponsoring a street dance July 26th between 9:00 P.M. and midnight. They are asking permission to block off a portion of Tenth Street in the area generally between the Security Bank and Mayfair Market. Moved by Hart, seconded by Heck, that permission be granted and the Police Department make the proper traffic blockades. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COOUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read stating that the Bureau of the Census is urging local areas to resume the project which was initiated preceding the 1950 census of laying into census tracts, heavily populated sections of cities and counties. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the census tract planning is underway; our Planning Department is up to date on the work, and Mrs. Stockman has worked with the County of San Diego and the City of San Diego in carrying forth the particular project. Mr. Bird said in his opinion it will not increase any cost as far as the City is concerned. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the City Clerk answer the letter and tell them that we are already cooperating. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that bids were opened yesterday for the Im- provement of Grove Street, and Improvement of Harbison Avenue between 4th and 6th Street. The following were received for Improvement of Grove Street: GRIFFITH CU ANY, $36,404.46; V. R. DENNIS CONSTRUCTION CO., $35,522.54; R. E. HAZARD, $35,887.25; DALEY CORP., $35,305.36. The following bids were received for the Improvement of Harbison Avenue: GRIFFITH COMrPANY, $8,426.19; V. R. DENNIS CONSTRUCTION CO., $8,144.56; R. E. HAZARD, $8,191.91; DALEY CORP., $8,398.43. 00MLUNIC.TION FROM STATE CONTROLLER was read stating warrants have been mailed to all counties and cities in payment of their respective shares of Motor Vehicle License Fees (3In Liew4 Taxes) received dur- ing the six -months period ended May 31, 1957. In this connection, it is interesting to note that the total city population was in- creased 581,732 in one year. PETITION from residents on Harbison Avenue between 4th and 6th Street 7/9/57 13 and including 5th adjoining Harbison, was read, asking that the water pressure be increased to meet city and state standards. Council- woman Hollingsworth said the residents have sent a copy of this pet- ition to the Public Utilities Commission. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager inquire for information for the Council to find out why the water pressure is so low at that point, and see if there is anything that the Council could do in urging the ?later Company to help them out; if not, then we send in a resolution to the Public Utilities Company, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Hear- ing on Assessment (26th Street); Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Filing of Assessment and Time of Hearing (Hoover Avenue); Affidavit of Publication Inviting Sealed Proposals an Harbison Avenue; Affidavit of Publication Inviting Sealed Proposals on Grove Street; Affidavit of Publication of Resolution No. 6986 in regard to the sale of City property. COUNCILMAN HART excused. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported the bids for Harbison Avenue Improvement have been reviewed and recommend the award of contract to be made to V. R. Dennis Construction Company, as low bidder. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Heck, that the Engineer's recommendation of award of contract to V. R. Dennis Construction Company for the Harbison Avenue Improvement be approved and the necessary resolution be pre- pared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hart. CITY ENGINEER LILL reportea that they reviewed the bids for the Im- provement of Grove Street and recommend that the award of contract be made to the Daley Corporation, as low bidder. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the award of contract on Grove Street be made to the Daley Corp., and the necessary resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hart. CITY MANAGES BIRD stated with reference to the letter of Nay 21, 1957 from the Traffic Safety Council, County of San Diego, which was re- ferred to the Finance Committee for a recommendation on an emergency appropriation for the balance of the fiscal year, 1956-57 and an allocation of funds from 1957-58 budget; the Finance Committee did not deem it advisable to set any money in the budget for this purpose. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the request be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to the Chamber of Commerce 1957- 1958 budget which was approved by the City Council... It was recom- mended that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary contracts. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager's recommendation be allowed. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. 7/9/57 14 CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we are now beginning to get weekly progress reports in relation to the progress on the swimming pool. We have a report from the representative of the City. Mr. Bird recommended that the Mr. Gautereaux, Supt. of Parks, be designated as the owner's representative for the purpose of controlling and making adequate reports on the progress of the swimming pool. Moved by Heck, second- ed by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager's recommendation be al- lowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had a two page report from Mr. Gautereaux, our repre- sentative on the project, which should be received and placed on file; also a report of the weekly progress from Teyssier & Teyssier which should be received and placed on file; also a bill. from Tey- ssier and Teyssier for $23,000.00 which is being checked as to the validity of the claim as to the work completed, and it will be ready for the next pay period. RESOLUTION NO. 7010 was read, authorizing the transfer of $30.90 from the Harbor Fund to the Special Gas Tax Fund. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. tibsent: Fessman, Hart. RESOLUTION NO. 7011 was read, authorizing the transfer of $38.77 from the Special Street Fund to the Special Gas Tax Fund. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hart. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we are in receipt of a direct offer from Margaret M. Noble, whereby she offers to sell her lot in the 2100 Block on Grove Street, for the price of $3,000.00 net to her. It was the recommendation of the Finance Committee that the property be purchased, and City Manager Bird recommended that the City Attorney be authorized to have a deed prepared and execute the contract. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hart. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he received a communication from the League of California Cities requesting that all Council members be notified that if they are going to attend the League Convention in September, it is advisable that they secure their reservations, as the follow- ing hotels are booked to capacity: St. Francis Hotel, Chancellor, and Sir Francis Drake. CITY MANAGE2 BIRD stated that Mr. Hauser, representing Champ, Wilson & Slocum, is in the audience, in regard to the plates for the bro- chure on the City property to be sold. MR. HAUSER stated they will be ready to advertise after the hearing is held. COUNCILMAN HECK stated the Council has approved the brochure, subject to the approval of the City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer. MR. HAUSER stated the brochures will be mailed by them with the advertisement, 7/9/57 15 to the Real Estate Sections of each one of the papers, and to anyone upon request. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Hear- ing on Assessment of Hoover Avenue; Affidavit of Posting Notice of Filing Assessment and Fixing Time of Hearing on Hoover. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read recommending acceptance of quit claim deed from Garrett and Clara M. Johnson, relative to the north half of Fifth Street 230 feet west of 4V4 Avenue. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Planning Commission's recommendation of acceptance of the quit claim deed be approved, and a resolution prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hart. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COiV ISSIuN was read stating a petition signed by four property owners, representing approximately 39% of the area was presented, requesting consent to the commencement of pro- ceedings to annex to the City an inhabited area presently in the County of San Diego. The proposed annexation involves the property lying one block each side of 4D" Avenue between 30th and 32nd Streets. The Commission recommended that the Council look upon this annexation favorably subject to a full report from the City Engineer. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFQRNIA WATER & TELEPHONE COMPANY WAS READ RE- GARDIN'G 4A" Avenue rededication from an 80 foot to a 60 foot street. They have reviewed the plan and advise they have no objection to the rededication. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Planning Commie-. sion's recommendation of rededicating ''A'' Avenue from an 80 foot street to a 60 foot street be approved since there are no objections. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hart. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Heck, that the City Attorney prepare the ordinance for closing the portions of ',iA 4 Avenue reducing it from an 80 foot street to a 60 foot street, and the Engineer's Department provide him with the legal description. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hart, COUNCILMAN HECK stated in regard to the proposed annexation, we have the Planning Commission's recommendation, and inquired of Attorney Curran as to the next step. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN said he did not see how a recommendation like that means anything, subject to a full re- port, he does not see how the Commissi on can act until they get the report. CITY ENGINEER LILL said he ha.s not made a full study of it, but probably the most important thing to the property owners in the area is sewer service, and it appears that it would require a pump plant. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the annexation proceedings be referred to the City Manager and the City Engineer 7/9/57 16 for a report to the Council, as to cost and feasibility to annexat- ion. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the City Clerk has had a problem with refer- ence to three warrants that have not been cashed and suggestion has been made that payment be stopped on these warrants and new ones be issued so the parties can be paid. A resolution has been pre- pared for the outstanding warrants to accomplish the purpose. RESOLUTION NO, 7012 was read, stating that the following described warrants issued by the City appear to have been lost or inadvertently destroyed and remain outstanding on the books of the City; and the City desires to clear its books and effect payment of the sums shown to be due; said warrants are described as follows: 1. Warrant No. 5529 dated September 7, 1954 payable to McMain's Bakery in the sum of $44.55: 2. Warrant No. 9305 dated October 2, 1956 payable to Benton Inc. in the sum of $27.78. 3. Warrant Noe 10,114 dated January 15, 1957 payable to Republic Powdered Metals in the sum of $66.03. The three warrants above described are hereby cancelled and rescinded, and all City Officers are hereby directed and instructed if the same should be returned to the City Treasurer for payment, that payment should be refused on account of said warrants. That upon request of each of the above named payees, issuance of new war- rants to the payees above names in the sutras set forth is authorized. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hart. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:02 P.M. ATTEST: MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CI CITY CLERK j_--- ------ CALIFORNIA 7/9/57