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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 09-18 CC MIN71 National City, California, September 16, 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, Hodge. Council members absent: Hollingsworth. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Gautereaux, Lill, Holgate, Wagner. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Rev. Warriner. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 11, 1956 be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6743 was read, requesting the Board of Super- visors of San Diego t-ounty to make its order that the County Auditor cancel taxes for the fiscal year 1956-1957 on S. 49.02 feet of Let 3, Block 1, Paradena Park. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, heck, hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hollingsworth. RESOLUTION NO. 6744 was read, "RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT PRO- CEEDIN35 HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERR- ITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED DANIELSON ANNEXATION: AND GIVIN3 NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION". COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH present during partial reading of the Resolution. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. p745 was read, awarding the contract for the Improvement of fifth Street between the centerline of Palm Avenue and the Westerly boundary of Palmcrest Subdivision No. 2 to uriffith Company. "roved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6746 was read, RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (TWENTY-SIXTH STREET)", Moved by Heck, seconded by start, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6747 was read, RESOLUTION APPROVIN3 ENGINEER'S REPORT AND FIXIN3 HEARING DATE (TWENTY-SIXTH STREET)". Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that California Compensation d Fire Company has issued a certificate that Ray Malek holds workmen's compensation insurance as required by the compensation law of the State, pursuant to Policy No. WC 731262, and it is rec- commended the certificate be approved and filed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, t hat the Attorney's recommend- ation be f.11Owed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he attended the meeting held September 7th called by the Metropolitan Mass Transit Study Committee and the consultant, i"r. Winder, made a report on the activities of the Transit Authority in Los Angeles County and the pro- gress being made towerds taking ever the two bus lines which operate in the City of Los Angeles. As a result of the negotiations it appeared desirable to have certain amendments made by the legislature to the Authority Act under which the Los Angeles group is operating. The same problems directly affect Says Diego and therefore the work which has been done and will be done in Los Angeles on the transit problem can be utiliztd in San Diego. However, it will be necessary for San Diego to have its own legislation even though it is sub- stantially similar to that in Los Angeles. The Committee recommended that steps be taken to form such an authority and that report in due course will come before the Council. ATTORNEY CURRAJ stated at the last+meeting he was directed to prepare a contract pursuant to a letter from the Housing Director datel September 7th wherein the Director recommended that pursuant to certain terms and conditions, the National School District be furnished with electric power and natural gas for use in the elementary school on W. 29th Street. It was later ascertained with reference to supplying of water to this same school, that rather than a formaii contract an in- formal arrangement had been worked out between the City Manager andthe National School District, which gave greater flexibility to the arrangement, and when the matter was before the Council at the last meeting, one suggestion was made and ordered incorporated in such an arrangement was a termination date. If this same procedure was adopted with reference to the electri- city and gas as has already been adopted with reference to the water it would not be necessary to go into those details and the arrangement could be worked out permit basis because it should be understood that the furnishing of these services is strictly an accommodation to the School District and is assistance from the City on a temporary basis. The Attorney therefore, asks further instructions from the Council, whether or not under those circumstances it is desired that a contract be prepared for these two servi ces. Moved by Hart, seconded by Heck, that the City Attorney prepare a contract between the City and the National School District. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Heck, Hodge, Nays: Fessman, Hollingsworth. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported in regard to the communication which was referred to both the City Clerk and himself with reference to the property located in Block 139, Lots 3 to 8, which the Division of Highway desires for Freeway purposes, he has checked with the Title Company to see whether the records are the same as we understand them to be, and it is anticipated they will have a report so this matter can be taken care of at the next meeting. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference t• the relocation of facilities of the California Water d Telephone Company, he received a letter this morning stating that with reference to relocation of the facilities necessitated by the proposed improvement of 26th Street between "B" and D Avenues, the management of the California Water and Telephone Company has determined that the expense to the Company will not warrant the legal costs incident to an investigation and determination by their office. Accordingly the Company will pay the relo- cation costs of this particular project without contributatisn by the City of National City, and hope that the City will look upon this decision as further evidence of the companyds cooperation in these relocation matters. The decision, how- ever, should not be considered as establishing a precedent. They wish to discuss with the City the Tidelands Avenue and "In Avenue relocation cost problems as soon as they receive reports from the City's Engineering Department. 9-18-56 BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: rs General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Retirement Fund Gas Tax Fund Payroll Fund $23,329.24 1,8804.74 604.97 2,851.90 5,082.94 5 290.08 A98,963.87 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, Heck, Hodge, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 6748 was read, authorizing the following payment from Capital Outlay Fund: Al. E. Riley, Inc., $690.96, partial payment for multi-purposeslab in Kimball Park. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that she had a communication from the State Board of Equalization acknowledging our ordinance for the administration of local sales and use taxes, and they state that as soon as feasible they will inform the City regarding State action upon this proposal, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, recommending to the City Council, City of Chula Vista, and the Board of Supervisors, of the County of San Diego, that they along with other interested municipalities move post haste into the formation of a workable authority for the orderly development of our Bay; that this authority be formed and submitted to the vote of the people at the earliest possible date. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the paving of Tidelands Avenue is newly completed, CITY MANAGER BIRD presented a bond from the Glens Falls Insur- ance Company inrelation to the contract entered into by the City and Lester W. Knapp, in the sum of $7,000.00, indemnify- ing the City of National City, and it has been approved by the City Attorney. It is the Manager's recommendation that it be accepted and filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Manager's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to the piece of property sought .,, to be acquired by the State of California, acquisit- ion Division, the City Attorney stated it was intended that a report be brought in next week. The City Clerk was to give a run down of the fees, etc., and the head of the Rights of Ways Department of the State of California has called and wished to be informed and be present, representing the State, at the time this matter is disposed of by the Council, REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding the paving and resurfacing of 16th Street, National Avenue to "L" Avenue. The R. E. Hazard Contracting Company has completed the work as specified in the contract, and it is recommended that the project be accepted, and payment authorized as specified in the contract, and that a notice of c ompleteion be filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the paving of 16th Street from National Avenue to "L" Avenue be accepted, and a resolution be prepared. CarriedL by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, 'logic, 140411frigsvorth, Hodge. N*ys: None. (14. CITY M4JAGER BIRD recommended that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for a brush chipper, mounted on two wheel heavy duty trailer with complete specifications. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for a brush chipper. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for a heavy duty type2 ton truck, cab tt.•Clt and chassis. Moved by Hollingrth, seconded by Hart, that authorization be granted as recommended by the City Manager. Carried, all the Council present voting aye• CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had three reports from the Engineer- ing Department; one is the 1911 Improvement Act, National Vista /1. It is in a sense a feasibility report and recommended it be referred to the Finance Committee, as it wild entail, if adopted, additional ex endiyu:es. Moved by H.ck, seconded by Fessman, than, this be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council p'2esenr voting aye. Mr. Bird said he also had a feasibility report on a 1911 Inp ovement Act on Third Street, "J' to La+urel, and recommended it be referred to the Finance Committee. Movcd by Hart, seconded by Hollings- worth, that it be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council present vo.in3 aye. REPORT FROM THE CITY ENGINEER was read regarding proposed 1911 tact Improvement on 20th Street, "A" Avenue and 'B Avenue. As this requires dedication and additional participation by the City, it is recommended it be referred to the Finance Committee. Moved by Hart, seconded by Hollingsworth, that it be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, QOMMUNICATION FROM CHILDREN' S LIBRARI.AkN;. Cornelia R. ?u.ye, wa. a,ead requesting approval l to extend her vacation r; .r throe days without pay. These days will be October 4, S, and 6 inclusive. The request was approved by the Librarian and City Manager. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the extension be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNtNd COMMISSION WAS READ regarding the requested closing of 22nd Street between "J" and "K" Avenues, providing for an outlet for the alley through 22nd Street in conjunction with the studies prepared by the City Engineer's Department for 1911 Acts and improvement of drainage in this area, Also the requested closing of 23rd Street between "I" and "J" Avenues, providing for an outlet for the alley through 23rd Street held in conjunction with the studies by the City Engineer's Department. It was the recommendation that the Council proceed toward the closing of portions of 22nd and 23rd Streets as recommended on City Engineer's plats No, 177-B and 178-B, subject to the securing of necessary easements for utilities by the utility companies from abutting property owners. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked if there were any objections from property owners regarding these cles- ings. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated there was one opposition voiced at the original Planning Commission meeting in respect to the original proposed closing of the Alley between 23rd and 24.th lying between "I" and "J Avenue. However, the City Engineer's Office redrafted the map and left the alley open; and there has been no other protests. COUNCILMAN HECK inquired about the drainage problems in this location. CITY ENGINEER LILL statedd the portion they propose to close presents no drainage problems. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Planning Commission's recommendation be sustained. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Ho11Lj owor'th, Hodge. Nays: None rs REPORT FROM THE PLANNIN3 COMMISSION was read recommending the acceptance of the grant deed received from Charles F. Harbison for a portion of 19th Street between "F" and"3" Avenues which is in accordance with the Council minutes of August 2i-st, except that the dedication is 11 feet instead of 11+ feet. The width of 19th Street travel way in this area is planned for 34 feet between curbs with the sidewalk on the south side planned at 4} feet wide contiguous with the curb. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Planning Commission's re- commendation for acceptance of the deed be allowed, and the necessary resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 564 signed by Norman C. Ursery relative to the property at the Southwest corner of 7th Street and "Q" Avenue, was read. Petitioner is requesting a variance of Section 18 (C) 6 (f) of Ordinance No. 750 to be permitted to allow the side yard setback along the Easterly line of the property to be 20 feet west of the said easterly line. Petitioner also requested that tlpe maximum time limit of six months be allowed. The application was made in order that the owner of the property may obtain a building permit and start construction of a dwelling while the City Engineer's Office conducts a drainage study along 8th Street prior to stating an opinion regarding the previous requested closing of "Q" Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets, which is now before the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the application. Sidewalks and curbs are not recommended by the Planning Commission.at this time and also the variance would have a six months limit instead of the usual ninety days. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Planning Commission's recommendation be sustained, and the necessary resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge, ',+= : . , s" Nays: None APPLICATION FOR C0NQITtONAL EXCEPTION NO. 565 signed by Anna Davies relative to the property at 1646 "O" Avenue, was read. Petitioner desires to build two 2-bedroom houses on Lots 37 and 38 of this preporty which will necessitate the changing of the present toning status from R-1 to R-L. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that this variance be allowed as long as they meet requirement of distance between the house and carport or attach, which would allow 19 feet for the front yard setback. Moved by hart, seconded by Hollins,. sworth, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be sustained and a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge, Nays; None. CITY PLANNER WJ NER stated the Planning Department received a le tter today from the Pacific Telepheae and Tele,raplb Company in respect to the requested closing of portions of 15tb and lE1h tre,�ats between Cleveland and Harrison Atien4es, cOMMUNICATION OM THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TEL tAPti COMPANY was read re- lati a to the proposed closing of 15th and 16th Streets between Cleyeeland and Harrison, the east one-half of Harrison Avenue between 14th and 17th Streets and any unclosed alleys in Blocks 271, 272 and 273; They have been negotiating for the required ribbts of way from the property owners and expect to conclude the matter shortly, at which time they will so advise. RESOLUTION NO. 6749 was read accepting the work by R. E. Hazard Contracting Company for the paving and resurfacing of 16th Street, National Avenue to "L" Avenue, and authorized the filing of a Notice of Completion, and orders that payment (- •1 n r' ( 76 for said work be made in accordance with the contract. Moved Ly Hart, seconded 1)7 Fesrn.an, that the Resolution be adopted. Ca^ried, all the C;r._ci. present vot.?ng aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON a r,,u ;ed the meeting of the League of California Cities .. licl?J,: September G:ls: et La Me^a0 Moved by Hart, seconded by Heck, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all ;.he Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 2.27 PM. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONALCITY, CALIFORNIA 9-18-56