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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 09-10 CC MINNational City, California, September 10, 1957 Regular meeting of the Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Hart. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Gautereaux, Lill, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Mayor Hodge. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, 1957, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 7070 was read, "DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF GROVE STREET." Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. RESOLUTION NO. 7071 was read, "DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM OF WILSON AVENUE." Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE REZONING REAL PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EIGHTH AND PALM", was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the second reading of the Ordinance be waived and be adopted by title only. ORDINANCE NO. 921, "AN ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EIGHTH AND PALM". Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Fessman, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced that she has an agenda for the Traffic Safety Committee which meets tomorrow at 9:30 A.M. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE of August l4th was read. A letter from Mr. Haaf requesting that a survey be made regarding trees and shrubbery obscuring sight at intersections was presented and referred to the City Manager for action. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Heck, that the report be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Councilwoman Hollingsworth stated she wished to rescind the motion. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the motion be rescinded. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the report be referred to the City Manager. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that London Guarantee and Accident Company, Limited, has submitted Bond No. 118268, with Virgil 0. Whitsitt, as Principal, for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of our ordinance in order to have a license to lay sidewalks. It is recommended the bond be approved and filed. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Attorney's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting a4 ATTORNEY CURRAN reported trot the Insurance Agents Association has submitted an endorsement to be attached to a policy pre- viously submitted, which has not been approved, the policy being Fireman's Fund Insurance Company No. A 802757, which provides fire and lightning and extended coverage insurance for the building of the swimming pool. This policy, with the endorsement, 9/10/57 is now in order and it is recommended it be approved and filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Attorney's re- commendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that in the condemnation suit against the La Vailes the California Water & Telephone Company has offered a quitclaim deed to any interest the Company may have in the easement and right of way by virtue of the Kimball deed. The City Attorney recommended that the quitclaim deed be accepted, and he be authorized to dismiss with prejudice the action against the California Water & Telephone Company. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Attorney's re commendation be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that the meeting of the Traffic Safety Committee has been postponed until Wednesday, October 9th in- stead of tomorrow, as previously stated. GLADYS I. PHILLIPS, 2911 E. 18th Street, waspresent in regard to the damage done to their property caused by the improvement of 18th Street. COMMUNICATION FROM WM. H. & GLADYS I. PHILLIPS was read stating that in a previous letter they deplored the expected damage to their property, and now realize the actual damage far exceeds their worst fears. '::CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to 18th Street, he gave the Council a list of projected nuisances which perhaps would be caused by the improvement of this street, and Mrs. Phillips' is one of approximate seven. We have set up a tentative amount of money to pay for the cost of taking care of many of these things. Mrs. Phillips' condition is one of the worst, she is absolutely correct in her statements. It would appear that the necessary thing to do is when this street is to a point where we can reasonably so do, we take the request of these people and meet them, because in placing the street through as we did, and it was the only way to get a street through, we have severely damaged in values certain properties, which is true of any improvement. Mrs. Phillips end certain others need immediate relief because they do not have access to their property. It is the Manager's recommendation that the City take care of these conditions. Mr. Bird said he had assured Mrs. Phillips the City was going to work out the situation, not only with her, but also with the others on the street. It was done in good faith, and he so recommends. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she agrees with Mr. Bird; no action need to be taken at all because when we had the hearing several months ago it was authorized by the Council to take care of any nuisance projects that were caused by the improvement of 18th Street, and all we need to do is authorize the City Manager to go along on the recommend- ation that was made at that time. COUNCILMAN HECK said he agreed with Mrs. Hollingsworth, but that he believes the City Manager has sufficient authorization from the Council to proceed in that matter. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated Mr. Bird mentioned that there were some conditions that should have immediate attention, and wondered if it would be possible for the City to have some temporary work done on some of these driveways, along the lines that when the work is completed it will be completed in that same place and the work won't be waisted, and no ground dug up that should not be dug up, and some relief given these people now, on a temporary basis, pending completion of the job on 18th Street, at which time the finished work would be completed. MRS. PHILLIPS said she just wanted some definite assurance that the City will take care of the condition. HEARING on zone change at Hoover Avenue and 16th Street was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received no written protests, and no one was present protesting same. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessmanp that the hearing be closed, and the Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution and ordinance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: 9/10/57 Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. HEARING-vrs-Zone change at loth & Highland Avenue was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received no written protests, and no one was present protesting same. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the hearing be closed, and the Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution, and/or ordinance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. COM1vUJNICATION FROM SAN MIGUEL CHAPTER, D. A. R., requesting the Mayor to proclaim September 17th through September 23rd as Constitution Week, was read. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Mayor proclaim September 17th through September 23rd as Constitution Week. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND was read stating effective October let there will be a rate change. CITY CLERK ALSTON recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for checking. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that it be referred to the Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the 1911 Act Improvement of National Vista No. 1 Subdivision is completed. Last week the Sunny Vale Subdivision final map was approved by the Council. In the improvement plans the approved alignment for 6th Street east of "M" Avenue to the subdivision boundary was for a 40 foot wide travelway offset on the street right of way. This was due to an existing verticle curb between the subdivision boundary and Palm Avenue on the north side, a distance of approximately 600 feet. The subdivider's engineer, Mr. McClure, has made a recommendation that he and the subdivider would like to center this 40 foot wide right of way on the right of way for 6th Street and make a more desirable street improvement from their subdivision standpoint, and also in his opinion would make it a better street between his subdivision and Palm Avenue. This would necessitate, if that 600 foot length of street was improved, the existing verticle curb should be removed and probably at City expense. This plan is acceptable to the Engineering Department, and would recommend that it be considered by the Council. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the subdivider be released of the requirement of a con- tiguous sidewalk and curb, and that they be allowed to give sufficient land so they can have a parking strip in there; the and the usual 60 foot dedicated nstreetg ,� 6 in. curb line, and 5 to be the usal 2otin. sidewalk. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received a memo that Councilman Hart is ill with the "flu" and unable to attend the meeting. COMMUNICATION FROM SKIATRON T. V. INC., was read inclosing an application for a license, to which was attached a proposed form of ordinance granting such license, and a brochure ex- plaining the nature of the T. V. closed circuit system. They would like to meet with the Council and answer any questions they may have regarding this system. CITY MANAGER BIRD re- commended it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the City Manager's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO was read stating they have had prepared, by the County Counsel, a draft of the mutual assistance agreement which in effect appoints the County as the City's agent in sounding and controlling their sirens. It 9/10/57 is requested that the agreement soon as possible as to the City authorize the County to act for MANAGER BIRD stated he has gone commended it be referred to the seconded by Hollingsworth, that ation be allowed. Carried, all be studied and advise them as 's willingness to formally them under its terms. CITY over the agreement, but re - City Attorney. Moved by Fessman, the City Manager's recommend - the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY was read enclosing copies of their company's survey sketch showing thereon the proposed overhead package of wires over the east half of Lot 1, Quarter Section 152, Rancho de 1a Nacion, Map 166, said property being owned by the City of National City. The in- stallation of this Company's facilities referred to herein is the improvement of voltage in the above mentioned area; accordingly it is requested that if the overhead package of wires meets with the City's approval that a resolution be passed authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and have notarized the original copy of the enclosed right of way, and return same. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated this is an improvement of the existing service in the Olivewood Housing, and recommended that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the proper documents. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the resolution requested, but make it contingent upon if and when the City disposes of the property. MAYOR HODGE suggested that this type of a resolution be referred to the Attorney, and he can report back next week. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN with the approval of Councilman Heck withdrew their motion. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that it be referred to the City Attorney, as suggested by Mayor Hodge. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM DON'T WASTE WATER CAMPAIGN was presented stating how much money they have received, and action taken, etc., and the water consumption. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the report be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported that the swimming pool progress is going on at an accelerated rate; the difficulties which were encountered have been ironed out. We have a number of projects in various stages of construction and planning. We are faced with the time element. The overall picture of the drainage is coming along as well as we expected. We are running into no difficulty beyond that which we had anticipated, and think we are able to move our schedule up from the five years which we had projected to a possibility of three and one half years. We will be moving along at a much greater rate of accomplishment on all of our projects which again is going to bring us to an acute timing as to our financial ability. Mr. Bird said he would like to discuss the financial setup with the Finance Committee at its next meeting. COMMUNICATION FROM C. F. ALLEN was read stating that he is interested in the 1911 Improvement on E. 18th Street and has °ten heard the complaints that Don Newberry, of the Engineering Department, has had to listen to while he is endeavoring to obtain the necessary easements, rights of way, etc. Mr. Newberry should be commended for a job exceptionally well done fcr the way he has tried to help the property owners solve their problems. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated a Harbor Committee meeting has been set for 2:30 P.M., Friday, Sept. 13th. HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX stated in regard to the power ex- tension the Electric Company is requesting, it is merely taking care of the deficiency that has been existing on the east side of National Avenue because of the automatic equipment that is being placed in some of the units by some of the tenants, the 9/10/57 tenants paying their own bills. Therefore there has been an appreciable decline in electrical efficiency and the Company is concerned over it. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH, Chairman of the Finance Committee asked that the Committee, and City Manager Bird, meet at 1:30 P.M., Friday, September lath, prior to the Harbor Committee meeting. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fesmman, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 2:45 P.M. ATTEST), CITY G{L MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIF 9/10/57