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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 11-26 CC MIN177 National City, California, November 26, 1957 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Heck. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Curran, Gautereaux, Lill, The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, fol- lowed by invocation by Rev. Warriner. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by i?essman, that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 19, 1957 be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 7122 was read, granting a special zone variance per- mit to Curtis W. Good for the purpose of conducting the business of renting garden equipment and cement mixers. Moved by Hart, seeonded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck. RESOLUTION) NO. 7123 was read, granting a special zone variance per- mit to Chan Noble for the purpose of constructing a one story duplex to be located with a 20 foot setback on tJti Avenue and a 4 foot set- back on 22nd Street. loved by Hart, seconded by .?essman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carrie:, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck. RESOLUTION NO. 7124 was read, declaring the City's intention to pay out of its municipal funds fifty per oentum of the amount of taxes to be derived from the area of The Metropolitan rater District of Southern California within the City of National City, as such amount of taxes shall be fixed in August, 1958 by Resolution of the Board of Directors of said The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for the fiscal year canmencing July 1, 1958, and ending June 30, 1959. Moved by 2essman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck. RESOLUTION NO. 7125 was read, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY ENGIN- EER TO ACT IN ,ALL 1911 IMPROVLmENT ACT PRCCEEDINGS." Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted; Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck. RESOLUTION NO. 7126 was read, "RESOLUTION APPOINTING PERSON TO PRE - ARE ALL 1911 ACT PROCEEDINGS." Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Fessman, hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck. 11/26/57 178 RESOLUTION NO. 7127 was read, approving and accepting the propped contracts dated November 15, 1957 and November 19, 1957 with the San Diego Gas & . 1ectric Company, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of National City. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, the 2es- olution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck. COUNCILMAN HECK present. ORDINANCE NO. ,"AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THEN AD,iISSION TAX PRO- VISION OF ORDINANCE NO. 708 OF NATIONAL CITY," was presented for the first reading and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. , 'AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 840 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO PROVIDE FOR GRADING OF LUMBER, AND CHANG- ING BUILDING PERMIT FEES," was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. ."AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ZONING THE 0. D. ARNOLD ANNEXATION," n was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the reading of the Ordinance be waived, and adopted by title only. Carried, all the. Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. 924, 4AN ORDINANCE 0? THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ZONING THE 0. D. ARNOLD ANNEXATION.° roved by iessman, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the Ordinance be -adopted. Carried, all the Council pres- ent voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the John Hancock Manufacturing Company has filed a oertifieate of insurance issued by Great American Indem- nity Company showing that the John Hancock Manufacturing Company has Policy No. LX 45595 and the City of National City is included in this policy as additional insured; the limits are within those prescribed by the lease, and recommended the Certificate of Insurance be approv- ed and filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the Attorney's recommendation be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURL 'N reported he received a copy of Application No. 39566 before the :i?ublic Utilities Commission of the State of California, which is an application by the San Diego Gas & Electric Company fox authorization to increase its present rates for natural gas service by an offset charge. Attorney Curran stated he has also received notice of the hearing in this matter, which is for Friday, November 29th at 10:00 A.Ivi, in Los Angeles. The matter of gas rates is of particular interest to National City. It is not known why the Public Utilities Commission saw fit tc hold this hearing in Los Angeles rather than San Diego. It alp ears we should call upon the Commission to be advised why the matter was not set don for hearing in San Diego, and that the City should appear either as an interested party 11/26/57 179 or as a protestant in this hearing. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the Attorney be instructed to attend the hearing with ex- penses paid. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: /1yes: Fess- man, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: None. -COUNCILMAN HART said something should be done with regard to the intersection of Second and Highland. Moved by Hart, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for study to see what can be done. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated the Engineering Dept. has completed the engineering work on this intersection, and they say that it will cost approximately 49,000.00, which was part of the proposed widening of Highland Avenue, but that part of Highland avenue needs to be cut down because the visability is very bad. COUNCIL&AN HART said until this is done that a warning light or something should be done as this is a very dangerous intersection. Motion seconded by Hollingsworth. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM JACK B. S1'i NFORD was read stating oaz October 25th a plumbing permit was issued to him, which was in error, and asked that the fee of 4i5.00 be returned to him. COMMUNICATION FROM BUILD- ING INSPECTOR BIGGS stated that this permit was issued for install- ation of plumbing facilities at 2625 Grove Street, which is located in the county area immediately adjacent to National City, It was recommended the fee of 4)5.00 be refunded to Mr. Stanford. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Hart, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: None. COMMUNICATION FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH was read in re- gard to a public hearing regarding regulations relating to the san- itation, healthfulness, and safety of ocean water -contact sports areas. The hearing will be held December 18th at Civic Center in San Diego at 10:00 A.M. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, the communication be referred to the City Manager's office. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM E. T. GRUHOT was read requesting that the Council grant consent to the Executive Committee of the March of Dimes Parade to conduct their Sixth Annual County -wide March of Dimes Parade on the afternoon of Sunday, January 26, 1958. They desire that the City assemble the reviewing stand on llth Street, west of National Avenue. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that permission and cooperation be given. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hodge. Nays: Hollingsworth. Absent: None. COPY OF CG M NICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE Ct tiulISSION addressed to uuesley S. Sharp, Deputy Chief, San Diego Police Department, was read expressing their appreciation for making it possible to have pro- fessional help in examing candidates for Police Patrolman on November 23rd. Moved by Hollingsworth, sec ozded by Hart, that the communicat- ion be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 11/26/57 180 PETITION for 1911 Act work on Orange Street from 20th Street Souther- ly 447 feet, was presented. Loved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the petition be referred to the Engineering Department for a feas- ibility report. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. PETITION for 1911 Act improvement on '10" Avenue from 14th Street to its Northerly termination, and on 14th Street from "O" Avenue to Palm Avenue, was presented. Loved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, the petition be referred to the Engineering Department for a feas- ibility report. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COYVMUNICATION FROM BAYVIEW PLUMBING COMPANY was read requesting a refund on Plumbing Permit No. 8189 issued on November 8th, due to the fact the job is located in the County and not in National City. COMMUNICATION FROM BUILDIJG INSPECTOR BIGGS was read stating invest- igation of this property reveals its location to be in the county area immediately adjacent to National City, therefore Plumbing per- mit No. 8189 was issued in error, and recommended the $5.00 fee be refunded. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: None. COMMUNICATION FROM ARMY ENGINEERS regarding application of the City of San Diego for a permit to construct small craft landing facilities: was presented. REPORT FRCv1 CITY ENGI3EER LILL stated this proposed work is in Mission Bay and does not concern National City. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, the communication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the plans and specifications for McKinley Avenue have been approved by the State Division of Highways and the bid opening is scheduled for December 16th. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported we have an application from Farb and Sass for non standard driveways on the 'lest side of Highland Avenue North of 10th Street. They request permission to remove the curb between the existing driveways and the gas service islands and make this area one large driveway. They also wish to install three driveways totaling 70 feet in width an the remaining 160 feet of frontage. It is Mr. Lillis and City Manager Bird's recommendation that the three driveways be approved, but the removal of the curb between the exist- ing driveways and making it one large driveway, be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the City Engineer's and City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM STATE DEPARIMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS was read, which stated on November 30th a certificate of the returns of a special census showing a population of 31, 785 in the City of National City was received from the Bureau of Census. Based on the new population, the estimated gas tax revenue will be $89,560.00 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1958. 11/26/57 181 COMMUNICATION FROM IvRS. FRANK HOBBS was read stating that as a representative of the El Toyon P. T. A. she wished to express her thanks for the meeting held regarding E1 Toyon Park; the questions which the people asked have been in their minds for some tine and needed to be answered, and you no doubt now realize how p.xious the people in this area are for a safe place for their childlIn to play. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated the City is not going to have money for the improvement of playground facilities in El Toyon Park in the very near future, and wondered whether or not school facilities could not be used. Adjacent to this area, we have the El Toyon School which no doubt has an adequate playground for children in the area. Many other cities have worked with the Elementary Schools and High Schools, and have had joint use of their playground facilities, and wondered if it could not be done in National City. COUNCILMAN HART said the one reason is that we do not have the supervision which would have to be provided. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, the matter be re- ferred to the Recreation Advisory Board for a report to the Council. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hodge. Nays: Hollingsworth. Absent: None. COUNCILMAN HECK said he thought the City of National City should show our increase in population on the signs to the approaches to the City. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, the matter be referred to the City IMManager's office. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. CITY ENGINEL2 LILL stated the O. D. Arnold Estates Subdivisions No. 3 and 4 were approved last night by the Planning Commission. ATTOR- NEY CURRAN stated that Mr. Arnold delivered to his office the con- tract and bonds, and it is clear he intends to adopt the procedure we have adopted in the past by entering into an agreement, so on that basis the entire matter can be ready for the Council at the next meet- ing. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 2:35 P.M. ATTEST: 7/1/ MAYOR, CITY OF NATION CITY, CALIFORNIA NIA CITY CLERK