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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 08-21 CC MIN43 National City, California, August 21, 1956 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Hart, Heck, Hodge. Council members absent: Fessman, Hollingsworth. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Gautereaux, Holgate, Lill, Wagner. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, fol- lowed by invocation by Rev. Warren Hatcher. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the minutes of the regular meeting and the adjourned meeting of August 14, 1956, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6705 was read, adopting plans and specifications for the improvement of Eighteenth Street between Palm and Rachael. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hollingsworth. RESOLUTION NO. 6706 was read, "PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF LB1S- LATIVE BODY UNDER "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931" (EIGHTEENTH STREET)". Moved by Hart, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hollingswnrth. RESOLUTION NO. 6707 was read, "RESOLUTION DETERMINING INITIAL VIEW OF LEGISLATIVE BODY THAT THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 1.4. OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE WILL NOT BE VIOLATED (EIGHTEENTH STREET)", Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hollingsworth. RESOLUTION NO. 6708 was read, "RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS . (FIFTH STREET)". Moved by Hart, seconded by Heck, that the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hollingsworth. RESOLUTION NO. 6709 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE WORK (FIFTH STREET)". Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman, Hollingsworth. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH present: RESOLUTION NO. 6710 was read, granting a special zone variance per- mit to The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints and Robert and Margaret Bell for the purpose of variance in rear yard setback to allow proposed additional building to be constructed back to the rear property line and eliminating required off street park- ing. Moved by Hart, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. RESOLUTION NO. 6711 was read, granting a special zone variance per- mit to H.L. Williams for the purpose of providing a rear yard vari- ance as to Lot 7 of 20 feet and as to Lots 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 of 22 feet. Said property is described as Lots 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 1/ of Williams Manor No. 3. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Alb - sent: Fessman. 8-21-56 44 RESOLUTION NO. 6712 was read, granting a special acne variance per- mit to Harrison H. Freeman for the purpose of reduction in Lot width from 50 feet to 48 feet. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. RESOLUTION NO. 6713 was read, granting a special zone variance per- mit to Adelia Rosing for the purpose of a fashion designing business on portion of property zoned R-14.. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. RESOLUTION NO. 6711 was read, requesting that the City Council of the City of San Diego consent to the formation of the proposed as- sessment district as delineated on National City Engineers Map No. 121-A. Moved by Hart, secr>ided by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote au -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. ORDINANCE NO. , "ORDINANCE DETERMINING AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR SUPPORT OF ITS DEPARTMENTS AND TO PAY BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1956-57", was presented for the first reading in full. HEARING ON CLOSING PORTION OF ALLEY IN BLOCK 212 was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she received no written protests, and no one was present objecting to the closing. DOROTHY F. JENSEN, 1.1 E. Second St., was present and inquired where the alley is lo- cated. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated it is located adjacent to Mont- gomery Freeway between 19th and 20th Street, Moved by Heck, secon- ded by Hollingsworth, that the hearing be closed and the Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary ordinance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on a case previously discussed regard- ing the ruling of a Judge of the Superior Court in Los Angeles County which held illegal a rubbish collection ordinance has now been reversed by the )district Court of Appeal and opinion has just been given through the District Court which specifically holds that it is within the OK of the City to have a rubbish ordinance of the type in the City of Glendale, and which is substantially similar to the type of ordinance in National City. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Retirement Fund Gas Tax Fund Special Street Fnnd Drainage Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL . . $51,044.75 2,622.99 719.c5 2,700.00 77.16 54.60 8e00 2,930.78 • $ 0,1 7.33 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. 8-21r56 45 RESOLUTION NO. 6715 was read, authorizing the payment of $33,449.69 to the Metropolitan Water District, fifty per centum of the amount of District's taxes for fiscal year commencing July 1, 1956, and ending June 30, 1957. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Ab- sent: Fessman. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the communication from Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company regarding the bond of A.W. Thorpe requests termination evidence so that a sidewalk license bond can be canceled, and requires no action on the part of the Council. CITY MANAGER requested more time for a report on the request from Chamber of Commerce on highway signs; also the cost of channeliza- tion on National Avenue at 18th Street. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager's rec:;uest be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY in regard to communication from San Diego Gas & Electric Company, was presented. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN re- ported that the communication enclosed a proposed right of way which the San Diego Gas & Electric Company seek:, from the City. The matter is under study, and when ready, IL will be reported upon, and if in order, the proper resolution will be prepared* RESIGNATION OF R.A. GOODWIN from Park and Recreation Advisory Board was read. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the resig- nation be accepted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CWMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION was read, expressing their appreciation for the consideration in granting the substantial wage adjustment for members of the Police Department, MAYOR HODGE ordered the communication accepted and filed. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported on the petitions filed for recall,as follows: Walter F. Hodge, sufficient signatures 1652; John R. Heck, Jr., sufficient signatures 1661; Thelma Hollingsworth, suffi- cient signatures 1631. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Clerk's report on the sufficiency of names on the pe- tition be accepted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by He:'_t, seconded by Hollingsworth, that a special election be called foi: Wednesday, September 26th, and the Attorney be em- powered to prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that we have Resolution No. 404 from the San Diego County Water Authority, which fixes the Authority's tax rate for the ensuing year, and will be on file in her office. Also, Resolution 4857 from the Metropolitan Water District, which sets the tax rate for the ensuing year, which also will be on file in the City Clerk's Office. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that sometime ago Councilman Fessman re- quested a report, which was referred to the Recreation Committee in relation to the paying of $2.00 per game to the boys umpiring the ball games. REPORT FROM PARK E RECREATION SUPT. GAUTEREAUX was read regarding the paying of umpires for boys recreation ball games. t It has been deemed advisable over the past three ball sessions to train and use teenage youths as official umpires at regular scheduled ball games, and in this respect have provided for same in annual budget. Umpiring costs are held to a minimum, the Recreation Dept. paying for one and the League the other, or Recreation paying the plate umpire and one or two being chosen from teams on bases. 8-21-56 46 REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER LILL AND CITY MANAGER BIRD, Hearing Officers, on hearing "Special Assessment, Investigation, Limitation and Ma. jority Protest Act of 1931" for proposed Act Improvement of Cleveland Avenue, 13th Street to 22nd Street, was read. It is the recommendation of the Hearing Officers that the project be continued for the following reasons: a. The twenty-three protests received represented less than 50 percent of the frontage of the street pro- posed for improvement. The protests represent 1525 feet out of 4620 feet total, or 33 percent. b. The cost of the improvement is less than one-half the true land value of the proposed improvement district, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the 1911 Act pro- ject on Cleveland Avenue be continued. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT was read concerning the supply of water to the West 29th Street School. The California Water 8 Telephone Company at the present time does not have a water main adjacent to the school, the only source of water for this school is the City's mains, and they would like to continue to use this source of water and reimburse the City for the water used. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we are attempting to work out a method whereby we can install a meter and sell water to the Elementary School District on the basis of consumption at the same price we pay for it to the California Water & Telephone Company. Mr. Bird said he would like authority to go ahead in this matter. Moved by Hol- lingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager be granted authority to continue the negotiations with the School District and the California Water & Telephone Company. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD said he would like approval and authorization to make a sewer extension on 20th Street from Capital Outlay funds, work to be done by our own Sewer Department, extending a now -exist- ing sewer main 165 feet east of Lanoitan Avenue to approximately 220 feet north in the alley with the installation of one manhole. Our cost will be approximately $1,920.00 an our return will be $2,451.00 when all connections are made. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that authorization be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6716 was read, accepting and approving the architec- tural contract submitted by Harold Gimeno for services in connection with the proposed municipal swimming pool, and the Mayor is autho- rized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of the City. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. CITY MANAGER BIRD said he would recommend that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution to employ C.P. Nichols as con- sultant on the swimming pcol project. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager's recommendation be allowed, and the Attorney prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read recommending the final map of Williams Manor No. 4 Subdivision be accepted subject to the recommendation of the City Engineer and City Manager. CITY ENGINEER LILL said the map is not ready at this time for acceptance. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read in regard to the pro- blem of past issuance of business licenses to applicants using their residence address as a mailing address. City Planner Wagner 8-21-56 47 advised the Commission it would be possible, if they so desired, to adopt an interim ordinance governing this matter. The Planning Commission requested the City Council to adopt an interim ordinance to permit the location of home occupations. If this is not permis- sible, then a letter should be drafted to the people advising them of their need for a variance. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, this be Laid over for further consideration. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM: THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding their Reso- lution No. 11 (N.S), adopting a master plan for the development of the City's Tidelands and Industrial Area; and recommending adoption of said master plan by the City Council. The Commission recommended adoption of the Resolution. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the resolution be held over as unfinished business until everyone has time to study the plan. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSICiN regarding report and recommen- dation on a Tidelands and Industrial Development Plan for National City, and recommended the report be accepted. Moved by Hollings- worth, seconded by Hart, this report and recommendation on a Tidelands and Industrial Development Plan for National City be held over for consideration. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding a communica- tion from Charles F. Harbison, 1915 "F" Avenue, requesting a vari- ance in the plan for width of 19th Street from "v" to "F" Avenues, It was'the recommendation of the Commission that this be accepted with a condition that the street be fully improved with the Engineer's O.K. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City proceed and, if the people between "F" and "G" Avenues wish to give deeds to the City for the iif feet„ that the City accept them and not make it compulsory for them to put in the improvements, but to recommend to then! that the improvements be installed a soon as expedient. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6717 was read accepting the work done by Al E. Riley, Inc. pursuant to the contract for the Multi -Purpose Concrete Slab, in Kimball Park, and authorizes the filing of a Notice of Comple- t)on, and orders the payment for said work be made in accordance with said contract. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, bk:the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. RESOLUTION NO. 6718 was read calling a special municipal election to be held on September 26, 1956, relating to the recall of Walter F. Hodge, Thelma N. Hollingsworth, and John R. Heck, Jr. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Fessman. MAYOR HODGE reported that he attended a Harbor Committee meeting in the office of the County Board of Supervisors, and, as far as National City was concerned, h:s report to them was noncommittal, inasmuch as we have had no recommendations from our Harbor Committee or the Chamber of Commerce or the Council itself. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that subsequent to Mayor Hodge having to leave the meeting the action taken by the Harbor Committee was as follows: That there should be appointed two sub -committees, one of which was to be headed by Anderson Borthwick, the me;nber of the Harbor Comte mission of the City of San Diego, and the other to be headed by 8-21-56 48 Assistant City Attorney, Aaron W. Reese, of the City of San Diego. The purpose of these committees are as follows: Borthwickts com- mittee to immediately inquire or have submitted to them all of the plans of the various cities on the Bay area as to their proposed .1 plan, their development if any, and what progress has been made, if any, so that the Harbor Commission of San Diego, through its avail- able staff, will make a complete map of the entire bay area showing that which is proposed by the different units. The question of the legal committee, which is headed by Mr. Reese, was to require the immediate appointment of all of the City Attorneys to meet with Mr. Reese subject to his call for the purpose of drafting, or loaning their legal talent to have correctly drafted an enabling bill which can be submitted to the next session of the California legislature. With regard to the committee on plans, it was suggested by Mr. Borthwick and concurred in by the voting body, that a member of the Harbor Committee and one Councilman be appointed by each respective City to that committee, and that the City Attorney be appointed to the Legal Committee. There will be a meeting of Mr. Borthwickts ._.ommittee Tuesday, August 28th at 9:30 A.M. in the Harbor Commis- Etonts Office. The committee will be comprised of San Diego, ':'ational City, Chula Vista, Coronado, and non -voting members, the Amphibious Base of the U.S. Navy, the Commandants Office of the Navy and the Army Engineers. MAYOR HODGE appointed City Attorney Curran on the legal subcommittee. Mayor Hodge asked that Councilwoman Hollingsworth and Councilman Heck attend the meeting if possible, as the Chairman of the Harbor Committee, Councilman Fessman, will not he in the city on August 28th. MAYOR HODGE stated he attended a meeting of the Mayors Association and the subject was in regard to uniform sales tax, which is anti- cipated being executed by the County Board of Supervisors. Mayor Dail of San Diego suggested that all the cities in the County par- ticipate with the County for five percent of that which is collected the first year only. There was a resolution adopted requesting the Mayors to ask their individual Councils to give their views, either for or against this recommendation. MAYOR HODGE suggested it be considered and presented at the meeting of the Council on August 28th. Mayor Hodge stated that before the uniform sales tax can be executed, all City ordinances in the County have to be uniform. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he noted in an article in the paper this m.-'rning there will be a meeting at noon tomorrow at Christiets Res- i.aurant in Chula Vista to discuss action on the unified San Diego Bay development program. The Councils and Chamber of Commerce of the five cities have been invited, however, he had received no in- vitation, nor had any of the other members of the Council. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present-.uOting aye. Meeting closed at 3:12 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK = =- / -� -� MAYOR, CI OF NATIONAL/CITY, CALIF: