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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 09-03 CC MIN62 National City, California, September 3, 1957 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. olclock, Council members present: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hodge. Council members absent: Hollingsworth. ADMINISTiRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bird, Curran, Lill, Stockman, Gautereaux. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, fol- lowed by invocation by Mayor Hodge, Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 27, 1957, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7063 was reed, accepting that certain easement for drainage purposes, and that certain m.sement for sewer purposes ex- ecuted by CLARLNCE E. MCRiRIS and dated Jul: 31, 1957. Moved by Fess- man, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessmm, Hart, Heck, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hollingsworth. RESOLUTION NO. 7064 was read, requesting the Bureau of the Census of the U. S. Department of Commerce to conduct a special census within the limits of the City of National City; that the Mayor is authorized and directed to sign the formal agreement for the making of such a special census for and on behalf of the City; that the City Manager be and hereby is authorized and directed to supply whatever inform- ation or materials is requested by the Bureau of the Census; and the sum of $4,620.00 is hereby appropriated for the taking of such spec- ial census. Moved by Hart, seconded by Yessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hollingsworth. RESOLUTION NO. 7065 was read, S°RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSMENT TO BE PREPARED AND SIGNED BY ENGINEER OF 6`uORK (Kenton Avenue), Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hollingsworth. RESOLUTION NO. 7066 was read, 'TRESOLUTTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM IN THE MATTER OF THE I :I,P10VEMENT OF FOURTH STREET. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hodge. Nays: None, Absent: Hollingsworth. 0RDINANCE N0. , 4AN OIRDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EIGHTH AND PALM', was presented for the first reading and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. ;=°'AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TAXICABS IN NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIAd, was presented for the second and final reading. 9/3/57 63 Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the second reading of the Ordinance be waived, and be adopted by title only. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. 920, 4AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TAXICABS IN NATIC AL CITX, CALIFORNIA«. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hollingsworth, COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH present. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there was referred to him the question as to the availability of any specific legislation to compel property own- ers to install sidewalks, and the only provision under the 1911 Act proceedings that might be used to compel the installation of side- walks would be in those cases in which fifty percent of the sidewalks were already installed. If there was a situation wherein that or a greater percentage were installed in an area, then it would be pos- sible to compel the other property owners to likewise put in side- walks. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the City Clerk be instructed to notify the owners of the property on Clairmont Avenue of the fact that if sidewalks axe not installed in front of their two parcels of property, that it will be necessary for the City Council to enact an 1911 Act. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hodge. Nays: Hart, Hollingsworth. ATTORNEY CURRAN made reference to the proposed Electrical Code which was submitted to the Council, which proposed to adopt by reference the National Electrical Code, and also to change certain procedures as we presently have them under the Building Dept. This matter was held up the same as the Fire Prevention Code because of the decision in the case of Agnew vs City of Culver City. Since that time, the City Attorney has reviewed the proposed Electrical Code, as submitted and believes that some of the changes in our present system under the Building Inspector would not have to go hand in hand necessarily with the adoption by reference of the Electrical Code, and that we could adopt the Electrical Code forthwith if we would simply restrict our ordinance to that action; that would require that we have three copies of the Electrical Code on file so we could proceed, and we would then set up hearing dates on the proposed adoption, by refer -No ence, of the Electrical Code. On that basis the Code should be here and on file in the event the Council wishes to proceed. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we will procure the necessary copies of the 1956 ilectri cal Code for the hearing. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $48,875.91 Traffic Safety Fund 1,281.35 Park Fund 44.87 Gas Tax Fund 666.51 Special Street Fund 2,272.50 Drainage Fund 1,938.86 Acquisition R/W Fund 100.00 Special Census 1,670.00 TOTAL $56,850.00 9/3/57 64 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the bills be approved, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes: Fessman,Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM FLETCHER HILLS PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION was read stating that August 16th the Association transported an F8F-2 aircraft from the Naval Air Station on North Island to the Fletcher Hills Elementary School Playground, and passage through National City was expedited by the efficient escort provided by the City's Police Department. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the contract has been signed by the Dennis Company for the improvement of Wilson Avenue from 16th Street to 22nd Street and work will start in the near future. Sunny Vale Subdivision is ready for acceptance by the City as far as the Engin- eering Department is concerned; and Anita Terrace Subdivision is ready for acceptance by the City as far as the Engineering Depart- ment is concerned, with reference to the final subdivision maps in both cases. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in the matter of the request of the prop- erty owners on wV' Avenue, a meeting was held with all but one of the property owners in attendance, and additional time will be nec- essary before making a report to the Council of the findings. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to the petition of the property owners on 8th Street relative to the installation by Mr. Terry, a meeting was held and all but two of the property owners were present, including fir. Terry, the builder. Ole are not ready at this time to make a report as there were approximately three tours of transcript, but same will be forthcoming after the recordings are transcribed. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO TRANSIT -MIXED CONCRETE COMPANY was read requesting permission to assign their lease on tidelands property, dated November 30, 1950, to National Plating & Processing Co., Inc., which they have requested. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the request be forwarded to the Harbor Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. was read, REPORT FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/regarding their final 1956-57 quart- erly report of expenditures incurred in carrying on a program of National City advertising for the year 1956-57 pursuant to the Cham- ber -City contract. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that we ciraive the reading of the report. Carried, all the Council present v otirr& aye. INVITATIONS FROM STONE & YOUNGBERG to attend their Open House on September 22nd at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco during the Conference of the League of California Cities, were presented. REPORT OF HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX was presented, showing a net revenue for the month of July of y24, 592.91. 9/3/57 65 REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding petition re- ceived from the property owners in the area from 20th to 24th Street, requesting consideration be given as to the feasibility of opening Newell Street. The Commission recommended that a street is desirable and necessary between 20th and 24th Streets, but that it should be so designed to meet City Ehgineer's specification and conform with the adjacent park site. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager be instructed to request the Engineering Department for a feasibility report on opening Newell Street. Carried, all the Council present voting we. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has the agenda that was prepared as per the Resolution for our meeting September 5th at 7:30 P.M. with the South Bay Irrigation District. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported that this evening we will have the hear- ing on the Ehgineer's Report on Highland Avenue at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that since the final report is made regarding the Anita Terrace and Sunny Vale Subdivisions; the bond for each has been submitted, the letter from the 'hater Company has been submitted, we are in a position to adopt a resolution for each. RESOLUTION NO. 7067 was read, accepting the final map of Sunny Vale Subdivision. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REESOLUTION NO. 7068 was read, accepting the final map of Anita Ter- race Subdivision. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Resol- ution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD asked if the Council wished the meeting of Sept- ember 5th to be recorded. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that in view of the adoption by the City Council of the Resolution that as far as National City is concerned, they are ready and willing to proceed, and that possibly the matter could be expedited if it were an ad- journed meeting. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that this meet- ing of September 5th with the South Bay Irrigation District be an adjourned meeting of this meeting, and so recorded. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the meeting be adjourned to 7:30 P.M. September 5, 1957. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 2:14 P.M. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALI RNIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK 9/3/57