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National City, California, August 20, 1957
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmembers present:
Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Councilmembers
absent: None
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran,
Gautereaux, Lill, Stockman.
The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag,
followed by invocation by Rev. Hamnett.
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes
of the regular meeting of August 13, 1957, be approved. Carried,
all the Council present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 7042 was read, approving deannexation of certain
real property situated in the City of National City, County of
San Diego, State of California, owned by Armistead B. Carter,
described in exhibit ',Al. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by
Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge.
Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7043 was read, approving easements Nos. 1 through
50 inclusive and granting to City of National City easements along
and near 18th Street necessary for the Improvement of said 18th
Street; The City Clerk. is directed to record same in the office
of the Recorder of San Diego County. Moved by Fessman, seconded
by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollings-
worth, Hodge. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7044 was read, approving quitclaim deed executed..
by Ann Meyer Scott, for an easement and right of way for sewer
line purposes, dated August13, 1957, and the City Clerk is dire-
cted to record same in the office of the San Diego County Record-
er. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman,
Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7045 was read, granting special zone variance
permit to James H. Pearson for the purpose of detailing new oars
in the ,*tisting building atd u -J iztag Ghe r4maiting prokerty
for the storage of cars and also, the construction of a six foot
cyclone fence around the property. Moved by Hart, seconded by
Hollingsworth that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth,
Hodge. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7046 was read, approving final map of 0. D.
Arnold Estates Unit No. 1 Subdivision. The City of National City
accepts, on behalf of the public, all streets, alleys, rights
of way and all parnels of land offered for dadicationn, for public
use by and on said final map, and the City. Clerk and Mayor are
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authorized and directed to so certify said final map. The City
Clerk is authorized and directed to transmit said final map to the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego. Moved
by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Car-
ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck,
Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7047 was read, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLAT SHOWING
EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1957 - 3 (17th Street)',
Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart,
Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7048 was read, 'RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS (17th Street)'. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays:
None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7049 was read, "PRELIMIvTARY DETERMINATION OF LEGIS-
LATIVE BODY UNDER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVLSTIGATIOIN, LIMITATION AND
MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931 (17th Street)'. Moved by Heck,
seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollings-
worth, Hodge. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7050 was read, 'RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERWS
REPORT AND FIXING HEARING DATE (17th Street);. Moved by Heck,
seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth„
Hodge. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7051 was read, 'RESOLUTION DIR_CTING NOTICE OF FIL-
ING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON (4D Avenue)'. Moved
by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck,
Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None,
RESOLUTION NO, 7052 was read RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING
OF ASSESSMENT AND TIDE OF HEARING THEREON (13th Street) ". Moved
by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be
opted, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman,
Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. was read, 1,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE FIRE PREVENTION
CODE RECC. FENDED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERSfl, was
presented for the first reading and Bad in full.
ORDINANCE NO. "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TAXICABS IN
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA' was read in full. SAMUEL CLAUSER, 35
West 7th, present owner of the Cab Company, was present and stated
he was interested in the Ordinance change because of the fact he
was selling out to the Yellow Cab Company of San Diego. However,
so far, they have not shown any signs of completing sale and he
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did not want the Ordinance changed unless the purchase was made.
CHARLES ANDERSON, 1015 National Avenue, was present and stated
that Mr. Clauser wanted the Ordinance be laid over for further
investigation; but the Ordinance not be killed. These people had
until the 24th of last month to close the deal, and they have made
no attempt to close it, Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that
the second reading of the Taxi Cab Ordinance be laid over and
tabled for future action. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE N0. 4AN ORDINANCE OF I'JTL:TION TO VACATE AND CLOSE
PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, TO -WIT: A PORTION OF 4A' AVENUE IN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFC.NIA'. Moved by Heck, seconded
by Fessman, that the reading of the Crdinance in its entirety be
waived and it be adopted by title only. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 917 4AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE
A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, TO -WIT: A PORTION OF 4A4 AVENUE IN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA3. Moved by Heck, seconded
by Fessman, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge.
Nays: None.
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported The Travelers Indemnity Company has issued
a Relocation Permit Bond No. SD 1039 with Leo Delgado as Principal.
This is pursuant to our Ordinance No. 840. The Bond is in accordance
with our requirements. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth,
that Relocation Permit Bond No. SD 1039, with the Travelers Indem-
nity Company, be approved and filed. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye.
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented:
General Fund $ 18,013.40
Traffic Safety Fund 2,494.02
Park Fund 899.92
Retirement Fund 3,240.65
Harbor Fund 996.28
Gas Tax fund 52, 368.94
Trust & Agency Fund 127.42
Special Street Fund 2,952.25
Drainage Fund 86.95
Payroll Fund 38,264.46
TOTAL. ..................$119,444.29
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the bills be approved
for payment, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth,
Hodge. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7053 was read, authorizing and approving payment from
the Capital Outlay Fund to Bank of America, $3,100.00 for Escrow
#10259; Teyssier and Teyssier, $49,499.30 for completed work on
Swimming Pool. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
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REPORT OF CITY TREASURER DER for the month of. July. was presented.
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by --Heck, the report be filed.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
CITY CLEF{ ALSTON reported she had a notice from the Public
Uti1itieu--G n s .s--cf 'the State of California regarding application
Noe 39108 of The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
for authority to construct an industry track across 19th Street,
in the City of National City.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF TURLOCK was read in regard to Proclama-
tion of CENTRAL CALIFORNIAIS SUN AY SCHOOL FAIR MEEK, September
25 - 28, 1957, the first cf its kind in America, being held to
encourage the whole family to attend Sunday School. The communica-
tion requested our cooperation in proclaiming a like proclamation
in order to make this Sunday School Fair a success and to reduce
juvenile delinquency in California. Moved by Hollingsworth,
seconded by Heck, that September 25 - 2.3; 1957 be declared Sunday
School Fair Week. Carried,a l the Council present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE DIVISION OF HIGHI,A::S was read regarding
Senate Concurrent Resolution Nog 26, Coordination with Planning
of Counties and Cities. This resolution requests the Department of
Public Works to undertake a study to provide a basis for an over-
all plan of freeways and expressways in the State of California,
which plan will not be limited to State Highways. Moved by Heck,
seconded by Fessman, the communication be forwarded to the City
Manager for any action he deems necessary Carried, all the
Council present voting aye,
CITY ENGINEER LILL reported the contract has been signed for the
improvement of Grove Avenue: the utility work is now underway.
REPORT FROM CITY TREASURER HOLGATE was read, advising that the
outstanding amount on Roll #105 1911 Act, for the improvement of
26th Street, City of National City, Assessment #18 is $2,448.97.
This amount is now due, payable to the Daley Corporation, CITY
+ANAG.F statedth �, BIRD .�:_i, amount was included in the warrants.
RESOLUTION NO. 7054 was read, authorizing transfer from the General
Fund to the Special Street Fund the sum of $10,000.00 on the first
day of each month during the fiscal year cf 1957-1958. Moved by•
Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck,
Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER BIRD reported it is necessary for the City Attorney
and City Clerk to be instructed to prepare the Ordinance setting
our tax rate. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart that the City Managers
recommendation be approved, and the Attorney prepare the necessary
ordinance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman,
Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge.
CITY MANAGER BIRD reported on a easement for sewer and drainage
and embankment purposes from C. Hardy Wellington. This easement
was acquired by Mr. 0. D. Arnold for the development of his
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subdivision. Mr. Bird recommended that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the Resolution of Acceptance. Moved by
Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, the City Manager's recommendation
be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye,
CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended that the City Attorney be authorized
to prepare the contract necessary for the participation of the
Sweetwater Union High School with the City of National City
Recreation Department. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the
City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT was presented regarding violation
of zoning Ordinance by the National Auto Wreckers. City Manager
Bird recommended this matter be referred to the City Attorney for
further action. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that
the matter be referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the
Council present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding the closing
of the alley between 23rd and 24th Streets in the block between
J and K Avenues. The Planning Commission recommended that the Alley
remain open and the request be denied. Moved by Hart, seconded
by Hollingsworth, that the Planning Commission's recommendation
be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING CC:MISSION was read regarding the request
of Roy W. Thomas for the opening of the alley between B and C
Avenues, from 12th Street north to the llth Street Closing. Mr.
Thomas would like the alley be made usable and passable and any
encroachments thereon be removed. The Planning Commission recom-
mended the retention of this alley as an accessible condition to
the properties concerned, and the matter be referred to the City
Manager for further action. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart,
that the Planning Commission's recommendation to refer this matter
to the City Manager be approved. Carried, all the Council present
voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read in regard to Appli-
ati on or Zone -Change signed by D. J. Sass arad Harry Farb, r .a,t-
:ate to the westerly twenty-nine ieet of the property located at
the northwest corner of Tenth Street and Highland Avenue which is
located in an R-4 Zone while the remaining portion fronting on
Highland Avenue is zoned C-3-A. Petitioners are requesting that
this area be changed to a C-3-A Zone also. The Planning Commission
recommended the granting of the zone change from an R-4, Multiple
Residence, District to a C-3-A, General Business District. Moved
by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Planning Commission's
recommendation be approved, and that the City Council set a hearing
as of September 10, 1957, and the City Clerk advertise the Hearing
date. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman,
Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMiMISSION was read in regard to Appli-
cation of Zone Change initiated by the City Council of the City
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of National City relative to the City owned property at 16th
Street and Hoover Avenue, requesting a zone change from an R-4,
Multiple Residence, District to an M-2, Light Manufacturing,
District. In an effort to eliminate an M-2 island, the Planning
Commission included the remaining portion of the block, taking
into consideration the entire half block on the east side of
Hoover Avenue from 16th Street to 125 feet north of 18th Street,
making the M-2 Zone contiguous. Planning Commission recommended the
granting of the zone change from an R-4, Multiple Residence,
District, to an M-2, Light Manufacturing, District. Moved by
Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Planning Commission's
recommendation be approved, and the hearing be set for 2:00 P.M.,
September 10, 1957; and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise
the hearing. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN HECK stated that in National Vista #1 two property
owners have put in sidewalks resulting in a hazardous condition,
and he felt the other property owners should be forced to put in
sidewalks in order that this condition can be corrected.
COUNCILMAN HECK asked the attorney if it was possible to start
the accommodation proceedings on the west side of Harbison Avenue,
north of Earle Drive. William's Manor #4 is nearing completion
and we will have a very hazardous condition if we do not proceed
with the accomodation proceedings soon. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN
replied the proceedings can be done soon.
COUNCILMAN HECK stated that some time ago the City Council approved
amending Ordinance No. 750 in defining hardship cases! As yet,
no amendments have been made and he felt this matter should be
considered in order 'hardship cases' may be defined.
COUNCILMAN HECK stated he felt a resolution should be directed
to the South Bay Irrigation District outling our statement of
policy in regard to the purchase of the a' ater Company. He offered
four points for consideration to be included in a Resolution (1)
we adopt a joint policy agreement as drawn by our Attorney and the
Attorney for the South Bay Irrigation District and not demand the
.andeigTouad water rig:l s. ('4) We should recognize there might
be some minor changes needed within the frame work of this joint
policy agreement - but only minor. (3) Request the South Bay
Irrigation District to submit prior to the September meeting a
list of points they wish discussed within the frame work and agree
to the joint powers agreement. (4) If it is agreeable with the
Council and the Council approves this consideration, the Attorney
be instructed to prepare a resolution to be forward to the South
Bay Irrigation District for this consideration prior to their
next meeting. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the City
Attorney prepare a resolution for the City Council of the City
of National City to the South Bay Irrigation District mentioning
the following points: (1) we adopt joint powers agreement as
now prepared by the Attorneys of National City and South Bay
Irrigation District. (2) We recognize some minor changes will
be needed, but will be confined within the framework of the joint
powers agreement. (3) Prior to our September meeting, the Soxth
Bay Irrigation District will submit to the City Council of National
City the points they wish discussed within the point powers agree-
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ment, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman,
Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7055 was read, an agreement to conduct recreation
centers between the Sweetwater Union High School District and the
City of National City for the fiscal year 1957 -1958. Moved by
Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart,
Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None.
COUNCILMAN HECK stated he would like the Couneilto reconsider the
Planning Commissionos recommendation of the Sub -Division Ordinance.
COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated he too felt the sub -Division Ordinance
should be reconsidered. COUNCILWOMAN H0LLINGSARTH stated there
were certain provisions in the Ordinance she was not in agreement
with and felt it should be studied again. It was agreed the City
Planner would furnish the Council with additional copies of the
amendments to the Sub -Division Ordinance for study.
Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, the meeting be
adjourned until 4:30 P.M. August 21, 1957. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 3:55 P.M.
MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
CALIFORNIA
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