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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 08-14 CC MIN38 National City, California, August 14, 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. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Holgate, Lill, Wagner. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, fol- lowed by invocation by Rev. Warren Hatcher. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 1.956, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6701 was read restricting a two-hour parking limit for the parking of motor vehicles on B Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets and authorizing the erection of aroroprate limit signs on the above -described streets. 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. 6702 was read appointing Engineer for Harbison Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 6703 was read ordering plat showing exterior boun- dary of assessment district for Harbison Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 6704 was read appointing person to prepare all proceedingsfor Harbison Avenue, Kenton Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Drexel Avenue, and Clairmont Avenue from Division Street to Cervantes Street and Norfolk Street from Clairmont Avenue to Euclid Avenue. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that all three Resolutions be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT OF TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE regarding meeting of July 18, 1956 was presented. Signals at 8th Street and Palm Avenue were discussed, but no action taken. "Speed -zone Ahead" signs were dis- cussed. No action was taken, but Mr. Wagner is to make a report at the next meeting on the feasibility of Speed Limit signs south of 14th Street. The Committee also recommended the adding of a new member to the committee, and names will be submitted for recommen- dation. It was recommended that cross walks be painted at 14th Street and Roosevelt Avenue as requested by a letter from the Roosevelt Avenue Baptist Church. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hol- lingsworth that the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendation for cross walks for 14th Street and Roosevelt Avenue be allowed and be referred to the City Manager for Action. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. The rzoort from the Traffic Safety Committee also stated that the plans for the channelization of 18th Street and National Avenue be submitted to the City Council for adoption, pending a receipt of a cost estimate from local contractors. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart this matter be referred to tilt. City Manager for a report to the Council for costs. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. The report from the Traffic Safety Committee also stated that, in the near future, left -turn lanes will be placed at 13th Street and Montgomery Freeway, accord- ing to Mr. MacDonald of the State Highway Department. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE agenda for August 15, 1956 was read. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated that the underpass on 24th Street, as it 8-14-56 39 turns onto McKinley Avenue, have cars parked quite low on the curve, which creates a traffic hazard, and it would seem feasible to paint those curbs red for a certain distance. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that this matter be referred to the Traffic Safety Com- mittee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Glens Falls Insurance Company has issued a Certificate of Insurance, showing that Raymond T. Keener has insurance in sums required by his contact with the City, and recommended that the certificate be approved and filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the certificate be approved and filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported he had been advised that the claim of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for damages done by the City workmen has been settled by our Insurance Carrier. Attorney Curran reported that he had received communication from the General Counsel of the San Diego County Water Authority to all City Attorneys in the County suggesting that a meeting be arranged, at which time they can have a general discussion as to the legal effect of the County of Origin Doctrine as applied in water rights. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the hearing of Mr. Thibado against the United States, in which the City of National City has been named a defendant, was continued and will not be held until Fall. Attorney Curran reported he had received a communication from California Water and Telephone Company by telephone in regard to the controversy as to relocation costs on two of our contemplated 1911 Improvement Act Jobs. The Company advised they were willing to pay for the improvement of Hoover Avenue. With Reference to I Avenue, the Company is willing to accept the matter as soon as our Engineer Department can furnish the facts to the City Attorney. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Public Utilities Commission has made its second supplemental opinion in Decision No. 53523 pertain- ing to the increase in rates of San Diego Gas and Electric Company. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding communication from James Cheneweth for the closing of a portion of "V" Avenue be- tween 6th and 8th Streets. The Commission laid the matter over for two weeks in order that study may be completed, prior to formulat- ing a recommendation to the City Council. REPORT FROM CITY MAN!::GER AND CITY ENGINEER regarding request of Alice M. Beck to install a temporary A.C. driveway was read. It was recommended that the driveway be granted, subject to the terms as set forth in her request. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart that the City Managerts recommendation for a driveway for Alice M. Beck be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY PLANNER WAGNER regarding Fritz rezoning in the County was presented. The San Diego County Planning Commission on August 10, 1956, passed a motion to recommend to the County Board of Supervisors that the request of Gilbert E. Fritz for the rezon- ing of his property from R-1 to R-4 for a trailer park be denied. The San Diego County Clerk has agreed to notify the City of National City when the matter is to come before the Board of Supervisors for final action. CITY MANAGER BIRD requested more time for his report in regard to the request from the Chamber of Commerce for highway signs. 8-14-56 40 CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that recall petitions against Thelma N. Hollingsworth, Walter F. Hodge, and John Heck, Jr. were filed in her office at 4:00P.M. o'clock on +ugust 7, 1956. Mrs. Alston reported she made arrangements for the County Registrar's Office to check these petitions, and, as of this date, she has not received any official report. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the meeting of the League of Cities in National City August 17, 1956. COmMUNICt.TION FROM THE CORPS OF ENa1NEERS, U.S. ARMY was presented, regarding multipurpose tunnel through Laguna Mountains. The report is unfavorable to the improvement. The Board will hold a public hearing commencing at 9:30 A.M., EDST on September 14, 1956 in Washington D.C. COMM.JNICATIOPG FROM THE NATIONAL CITY-CHULA VISTA BOARD OF RE LTORS were read stating: 1. They recommend that the City of National City consider obtaining a Survey and Master Plan for the South Bay Cities Tidelands and Industrial Areas, such as the one proposed by the Mohr -Adams & Plourd Company. 2. They recommend that the City of National City give immediate consideration toward the unifica- tion and dedelopment of an organized clan, such as the Mott Report. COMMUNICATION FROM THE HARBOR COMMITTEE was read stating they recom- mend that the proposal of Mohr Adams and Plourde Company, consul- tants, be accepted with one condition; that the consultant firm be also employed in the same capacity by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the Harbor Committee's recommendation be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution and that the proper City official be authorized to negotiate the contract, as recommended by the Harbor Committee. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MAN=.3ER BIRD reported on the request made by the Council; that the Commandant send a representative before the Council to explain or set forth the Navy's feeling in regard to the Olivewood Housings" The request was made of the Navy through the medium of Commandant Admiral Hartman's office. City Manager Bird received a call this morning from Admiral Hartman, in which he stated the Commandant of the Navy does not wish to be embroiled in a disagreement or a dif- ference of opinion between two local political identities.- However, the Admiral did state, if a letter was mailed to his office stating our request, that upon receipt of the letter, the Admiral would im- mediately answer stating in detail the position of the Navy in this area. W. Bird stated that for the purpose of the record, on December 14, 1955, a letter was sent to Rear Admiral C.C. Hartman requesting permission to vacate a certain portion of Olivewood Housing Protect for the ourpose of conveying said site to National School District upon which they will construct an elementary school. CITY MANAGER BIRD read a letter from the School Board dated March 26, 1956 requesting that the City of National City make further re- quest for release of a portion of the Olivewood Housing. Mr. Bird recommended that he be authorized to follow out the request of the Elementary School District immediately. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth that Mr. Bird's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HI3HWAYS was read regarding plans, specifications and estimates prepared by the City of National City for the improvement of 18th Street from Palm ';venue to Rachael Avenue. The proposed improvement is Project No. 51 of the Memoran- dum of Agreement of Major Streets and consists in:genera1 of'con- strncting -a 40 foot curb street. The paving will consist, of three inch/5 of 8-14-56 14.1 black mix surfacing over nine inches of untreated rock base. Inci- dental work includes construction of curbs and gutters, sidewalks and drainage structures. The necessary relocations and adjustments will be made. The City will finance from other funds the cost of a portion of the sidewalk and drainage construction in the amount of $9,260.00. The work, estimated to cost $163,471.00, is to be fi- nanced partially from City funds, Major City Street Gas Tax Fund, and 1911 Act Improvement Project Fund and is to be undertaken as a contract under the supervision of the City, based on the estimate. Items estimated to cost $9260.00 are to be financed from City funds and the remainder of the project is to be financed in the amount of $75,000.00 from Major City Street Gas Tax Fund, and the balance from 1911 Act Improvement Fund. It appears there are a sufficient eligible items to more than cover the estimated $75,000.00 expendi- ture of Major City Street Fund. The plans and specifications have been approved and the City is authorized to advertise for bids. Mr. Bird recommended this information be referred to the City Engineer. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and the project be referred to the City Engineer for the necessary steps for a resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD REPORTED that, by the request of Chairman Engalls of the Civil Service Commission, who desired to inquire whether or not it would be more economic for the City to contract with the a County of San Diego, a meeting was arranged with the Personnel Director of the County of San Diego with the view in mind of ascer- taining all of the facts with the possibility of a recommendation for requesting approval to submit a contract to the County of San Diego to handle our Civil Service Examinations and personnel pro- blems. A report of this meeting was forwarded to the Civil Service Commission. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, the meeting be ad4 journed until 8:00 P.M. o'clock tonight. Meeting adjourned at 2:36 P.M. o'clock, ATTEST: 2I Tl�' CLERK MAYOR, CITY OF NAT I ON. L C I T CALIF. 8-14-56