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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 08-20 CC MIN47 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 48 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 8 /20 /7'7 49 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. 50 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 ice,, ec7; 51 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 52 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- R/on/r'7 53 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 8,/2o/57