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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 07-03 CC MIN1 National City, California, July 3, 1956 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, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Holgate, Lill, Wagner. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by Invocation by Rev. Donald E. Fullerton. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 26, 1956, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6686 was read, "IN THE MATTER OF CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND IMPROVEMENT OF FIFTH STREET IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA". Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. 908, "AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF AN ALLEY OFF MONTGOAERY FREEWAY IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIF.", was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the reading of the ordinance be waived, and be adopted by title only. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Saint Paul -Mercury In- demnity Company has issued its Bond No. 1045-SD, entitled Relocation Permit Bond, with Mrs. Beryl McDaniel, as principal, and it is recommended that it be approved and filed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the City Attorney's re- commendation be accepted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $10,858.20 Traffic Safety Fund 530.03 TOTAL $11, 388.23 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, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. MARTHA SMITH, 910 "N" Avenue was present and read a communica- tion thanking the Council for their expression of appreciation for the time and effort she spent as a member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. COUNCILMAN HART stated it is his understanding that City Planner Wagner is responsible only to the City Council, and that he would like to see all employees, with the exception of the City Attorney and the elective officials, be directly under the supervision of City Manager Bird. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated there was an ordinance adopted that clearly stated that the two elected officers and the City 7-3-56 2 Altorney were the only persons not under the City Manager. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there has been some confusion on that subject, and the ordinance that is now in effect pro- vides that all City officers and employees with the exception of the two elective officers, and the City Attorney, are directly under the supervision of the City Manager. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY was read inviting the Council to the dedication of the Authority's new headquarters building, to be held Thursday, July 12, 1956, at 2750 Fourth Avenue, San Diego. The dedication exercises will be held in the boardroom of the building, beginning at 7:30 P.M. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated sometime ago the Resolution requesting the County Board of cel taxes on City property, Lots 1 to 20 and Lots 1 to 10 inclusive and Lots 17 to 2, D.E. Lozier's Subd., wf of 10 Acre Lot 154, and the taxes have been canceled. Council adopted a Supervisors to can - inclusive, Block 1, 20 inclusive, Block 11, Quarter Section COVrMUNICATION FROM THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY was read, stating on May 15, 1956 their 600-pair, 26-gauge cable and transite duct, located in front of 728-16th Street, were damaged by a Barber -Green trencher operated by a City employee, They submitted a verified claim in an estimated amount of $800 with permission to substitute the true amount when the bill has been compiled by their auditing department, CITY CLERK ALSTON recommended this be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that it be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager for disposition. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, CITY CLERK ALSTON reported on her attendance at the Clerks' institute at San Jose, June 1L.th and 15th. At one of the sessions a film was shown on microfilming, and Mrs. Alston said she thought this would be a very good thing for National City, not only for a permanent nature of keeping our records in case of a disaster, but also saving space for storage in the vault, and suggested it be referred to the Finance Com- mittee. The company who sells this equipment is willing to show the film to the Council and anybody we wish to invite. Mrs. Alston suggested, if the Council is at all interested, that a date be set for the showing of this film and the general public be invited. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that it be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported he received a communication from the San Diego Gas and Electric Company in regard to the pro- posed improvement of 16th Street. The company decided they would have to replace approximately 3000 feet of their gas main, the original completion date was Jane 2lst and this com- munication states it will be July 16th, and that is the reason work on 16th Street has not -progressed. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported on a petition to remove existing roll curb and replace with standard curb and gutter and to remove and replace driveway as necessary in National Vista Subdivision. On June 19th the Council authorized this type of work for Norfolk Street and Drexel, Belmont and Kenton Avenues on the proposed 1911 Improvement Project. This peti- 7-3-56 3 tion is from property owners on Clairmont Avenue requesting the same type of work and is signed by 68.1 percent of the owners of the frontage involved. It is recommended this pe- tition be accepted and the items petitioned be added to the project. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the City Engineerls recommendation be approved. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported on the petition for the 1911 Act, Improvement of "A" Avenue between 24th and 25th Street. The total frontage of the proposed project is 1000 feet, the frontage owned by tfgnert of the petition is 450 feet, the frontage owned by the City is 150 feet, the total frontage pe- titioned is 45 percent. MAYOR HODGE asked if the 45 percent was based on 1000 feet of frontage and not on the 850 feet, which excludes the City's property. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated it was based on 1000 feet of frontage, Moved by Hollingsworth that the people on "A" Avenue be informed that they have an insufficient number of signatures so the 1911 Act petition is void. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN said he thought the 150 feet of pro- perty that the City owns should not be counted in the 1000 feet if the City is not going to either protest or approve the project, therefore only 850 feet should be considered, and the 850 feet is more than 50 percent. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she thought it should be a matter of policy that we never use our property as a club to force anyone into a 1911 Act. COUNCILMAN HECK said he agreed with Councilman Fessman. Motion seconded by Hart. MAYOR HODGE explained that out of the 850 feet of property owned by individuals and the petition has been signed by owners of 450 feet of the frontage, there- fore more than 50 percent wish the work done. COUNCILMAN HART said he would go along with the majority if over 51 per- cent of the property owners want the work done. COUNCILMAN HART withdrew his second. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the project be con- tinued. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she thought we should have a legal opinion. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN withdrew his second, and Councilman Heck withdrew his motion. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that this matter be tabled until the next Council meeting. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that one of the Cityts street signs valued at $32400 was damaged by a motorist. The insurance carrier for the motorist is willing and able to pay the City the $32.00 and requires a release in the customary form, and it should be specific Council action authorizing the City Manager to sign. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that per- mission be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM H.L. WILLIAMS was read with reference to the contract dated July 19, 1955, between the City of National City and himself for subdivision improvements pertaining to Williams Manor #3, he is hereby requesting an extension of this contract until July 1, 1957. Bond #554648 issued by 31en's Falls Insurance Company, in effect until July 1, 1957 is filed with the City. No lots have been sold out of this property, the entire parcel remaining in one piece. Construc- tion on this subdivision has been delayed by illness and hos- pitalization on his part, however, he is now ready to proceed with work in the near future. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated under the Subdivision Ordinance the original contract with the City 7-3-56 4 should state the time for completion, and such time may be extended by the City Council. Mr. Williams is asking for a continuation of one: year. HARRY WILLIAMS, Chula Vista, was present and stated Jr1y 1, 1957 would be the completion date. Moved by Hart, sc-onded by Heck, that the extension be granted. Carried, by the fs .lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hoilingswor h, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had a report from the City Engineer in relation to our improvements on "I" and "J" Avenue, and ap- propriate action should be taken by the Council. REPORT FROM CITY EiNGJN1ER LILL was read stating that transmitted herewith is one print each of Drawings No. 177-B and 178-B showing pos- sible street and alley closings that are related to 1911 Im- provement Projects now being developed. It is suggested that these possible closings be referred to the Planning Commission for processing. The City Engineer's recommendations are as follows: 1. That if approved, the closings be handled separately for the two streets involved. 2, That procedures necessary to the closings be carried through to the hearings on the Ordinances but that the resolutions of closings be de- layed until the contracts are awarded for the 1911 Act street improvements. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated what Engineering pro- poses and because of the economics of the particular improve- ment, and the desirability in the area, is to close portions of 23rd Street between "I" and "J", and to close portions of 22nd Street between "K" and "J". It is recommended that in processing, it be referred to the Planning Commission for study and a report. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that it be referred to the Planning Commission for study and a report. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUDGET OFFICE, CITY OF SAN DIEGO was read regarding our present contract with the City of San Diego covering our maintenance on all of our mobile and stationary communication units. A copy of the resolution passed by the San Diego City Council which extends the agreement for main- tenance and repair of radio equipment for the fiscal year 1956-57 was enclosed. The schedule of charges has been modii. fied to reflect the most current costs and to provide for in- creased labor costs during the coming year. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the proper resolution for presentation at the next meeting. The costs have been compared and there are but a few minor changes. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Mana, ger's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM AviUwIC:IPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION was read statinei tYat on March 13, 1956, the employees voted to accept the benefits offered the employees by the California -Western States Life Insurance Company, but to consider the new cost for dependents. At the following monthly meeting it was unanimously voted to accept the benefits and rate for the em- ployees but to disregard those for dependents. It is requested that the Council review the attached new benefits and rate, and consider paying 50% of the increased cost as the City has been doing on the premium now in effect. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the City now pays a certain proportion of the benefits of the group insurance on our employees only. The employees asked California -Western States to make a survey because of the cost increase for hospitals, etc., and this increase amounts to 59e per month, or roughly 291i per month to the City on a partici- pating base of 50%. The total cost to the City based on our 5 employees will amount to '561.60 for the year. Moved by Hart, that the City pay this additional cost on the employees in- surance. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he thought this matter should be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration of the budget. Motion seconded by Hollingsworth. COUNCILMAN FESS- MAN said he also thought this should be referred to the Finance Committee. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH withdrew her second and Councilman Hart withdrew his motion, Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that it be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESIGNATION OF DOROTHY F. JENSr,N from the Recreation Advisory Board, effective June 26, 1956, was read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the resignation be accepted, and a letter of thanks for the time spent serving on the Board be sent. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is hoped that the budget will be ready for the next meeting, and asked if the Council proposes to have a public hearing, and if so how many copies of the budget they wish prepared. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that there be a public hearing held and that 15 copies of the budget be prepared for distribution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Appli- cation for Conditional Exception No. 556 signed by Guy C. Wilson, General Manager, South Bay Plaza, relative to the store room having a frontage of 20 feet and a depth of approxi- mately 70 feet, located in Unit 1, Plaza Shopping Center, known as 1161 Highland Avenue. Petitioners are requesting per- mission to install a modern dry cleaning plant, including a perchlorethylene unit. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission the request be granted, limiting to the 30 pound cleaner and 30 pound reclaiming unit. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Planning Commission's recommen- dation with the further recommendation of the 30 pound cleaner and 30 pound reclaiming unit be sustained, and the City Attorney prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT OF THE PLANNING C0AJ ISSION was read recommending that the final subdivision map of Orchard Manor be approved, sub- ject to the Engineer's final approval, which he stated would be sometime yet. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Resolu- tion No. 10 of the Planning Commission establishing a policy governing the operation of perchlorethylene or equivalent syn- thetic solvent cleaning and/or drying units in commercial zones. The Commissioners recommended the adoption of the Reso- lution as read. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution adopted by the Planning Commission be ap- proved by the Council. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING C0 M1 SSION was read stating City Planner Wagner presented the City Engineer's proposal for the curb and sidewalk installations under the 1911 Act on 18th Street in front of the Las Palmas Elementary School. Discus• sion was held as to whether it would be best to install the round curb returns for the driveway at the school and provide curb returns and sidewalks on a portion of private property at the school, or should the curbs be deleted and the instaila- 7-3-56 6 tion put in as a driveway. Mr. Rusk and Mr. Colvin of the National School District has indicated their willingness to pay the additional cost for the returns in excess of their portion of the 1911 Act. The Planning Commission recommended the proposed plan on the condition that the school assume any additional cost. CITY PLANNER WA3NER stated that as far as he personally is concerned there has never been a doubt In his mind, since the appointment of Mr. Bird as City Manager, that he was one of his employees. He was rather surprised that the matter was brought up today as he had no knowledge that there was a dif- ference of opinion between Mr. Bird and himself or any members of the Council, because at the time of the appointment it was clarified by the Council. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 2:40 P.M. ATTEST: / CITY CLERK I MAYOR, CITY OF N•TIONAL CITYIFORNIA 7-3-56