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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 09-25 CC MINNational Cityi California, September 25, 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, Lill, Wagner, Holgate. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Blag, followed by invocation by Judge Harbison, Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the regul- ar meeting of September 18, 1956, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6750 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Anna Davies for the purpose of permitting the build- ing of two two bedroom houses on Lots 37 and 38, in a R-1 Zone. Said property is described as Lots 35, 36, 37 and 38 Block 3 of Winnetka Terrace Subdivision, (1846 0 Avenue), Loved by Hart seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6751 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Norman C. Ursery for the purpose of permitting the Easterly side yard set back to be twenty feet West of the said Easterly line, (Southwest corner of 7th Street and "Q" Avenue), Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6752 v.mas read, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (THIRTEENTH STREET). Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6753 was read, "PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF LEGIS- LATIVE BODY UNDER "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931" (THIRTEENTH STREET)". Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carr - led, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6754 was read,, "RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND FIXING HEARING DATE (THIRTEENTH STREET)". The hear. ing on the report is to be held on the 12th day of November, 1956 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Council Chambers. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the hearing be changed to November 19th at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6755 was read, approving and accepting the deed from Charles F. Harbison dated August 27, 1956, conveying cert- ain real property t' the City of National City for street purposeai,„ Moved by }ial lirsworth, seconded or Mart* that, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 67r6 was read, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING WORK TO BE DONE UNDER DIRECTION OF THE ENGINEER OF WORK (FIFTH STREET)". Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution b e adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6757 was read, " RESJ LUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM: IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF FIFTH STREET". Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 77 78 ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Indemnity Insurance Company of North America has issued a sidewalk license bond in favor of Lyle R. Drager as Principal, and recommended it be approved and filed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Heck, that the bond be anprov- ed and filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that Aetna Casualty and Surety Company has issued its Bond No, 33 S 3790 in favor of Yorke H. Smith Company as Principal, and recommended it be approved and filed, Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the City Att- orney's recommendation be approved. Carricd, all the Council present voting aye, ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that Ohio Farmers Indemnity Company has issued a certificate of insurance which appears to satisfy the requirements of the lease granted to National Lumber Company. It was the Attorney's recommendation that it be approved and filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Attorney's recom- mendation be approved. Carricd, all the Council °resent voting aye. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in regard to the request of the Division of Highways with reference to Lots 3 to 8 in Block 139, that after conferring with the title company he is of the opin- ion that the Division of Highways is under a misconception in this matter. The letter indicates that the State feels that the right of redemption has not been cut off on these lots, whereas as far as can be ascertaincd from City records the City now has an interest in these lots which is equal to that of the Ralph Cook Company, therefore it is recommended that the District Engineer be apprised of this, and it appears that the State should be negotiating with the City for purchase of the City's interest rather than simply having a payment of delinquent taxes, as sujg- ested in their letter, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Attorney's recommendation be allowed, and the City Manager be instructed to address a letter to the District Engineer. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH reported that Mrs. Ruble. ;Miller, who is a member of the Topoerette Club, stated they were having their annual headdress ball and all of the money raised is for muscular dystrophy, and asked if all the Council mers would donate their salary for the month of November. The ouncil members all agreed. COMMUNICATION ICATION FROM L. W. Bi DDERS was read expressing his app- reciation for the Courteous service shown him by the Council in the recent request for the relocation of a house, located at 3180 National Avenue. COMMUNICATION FROM'. JANE G. KIRKPATRICK was read regarding the issuance of a business permit under classification of piano instructor at her home at 1835 "J" Avenue. Mrs. Kirkpatrick requests that she be granted a business permit for her 1057 license to be effective the first day of January, 1957, and that no variance or opposition to issuance of such license be be approved by the Mayor and City Council. Moved by Hart, that Mrs. Kirkpatrick be granted the license. Motion died for lack of a second. COUNCILMAN HECK asked if this required study by the Planning Commission because of the zoning. COUNCILMAN FESS AN stated they Mrs. Kirkpatrick does have a license a t the present time and the 1957 licenses are not due as yet so there is no application for a 1957 license required at the ?resent time. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated this was one of the cases where a letter was sent by the Planning Commission to holders of business licenses in residential zones last year in anticipation of the proposed new zoning ordinance in which there was a provision for the granting of home occupational use permits, and Mrs, Kirkpat- rick wiched to have some ciarifir-tion as to whethcr or not she 79 seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Treasurer answer Mrs. Kirkpatrickts letter and say that there is no ordinance on the books that requires her to apply for a license at this time and when the regular times comes she can get the license as heretofore. Carried, all the: Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY al RD OF SUPERVISORS was read stat- ing that on September llth they ordered consolidation of the Spec- ial Election of the City of National City with the General Election to be held on November 6th, as requested in Resolutions Nos. 6724 and 6728,. The Board also authorized the Registrar of Voters to render certain specified services to the City of N ational City relative to the conduct of a Special Municipal Election to be held September 26th, as requested in Resolution No. 6729. REPORT OF THE CITY TRESURER for the month of August was presented, and ordered filed, COMMUNICATION FROM S,Adi DIEGO COUNT -WATER AUTHORITY was rea* advising of a meeting Septc`.. • 26th at o A,;,,4 in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center, regarding the conservation of water. 'COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked if the City Manager planned to have any representative a t the meeting. CITY ?ANW ER BIRD said he intends to attend the meeting. We have a water conserving ordinance on the books if it becomes necessary for enforcement. This is merely outlining a plan on a voluntary basis at the present time. COMMUNICATION FROM SAINT D1'7GO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY was read which refers to Ordinance No. 907, an brdinance.of intention to vacate snot close 20 feet of "C Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets. On July 25t.h they entered a protest, by letter, becuase of existing electric power pole line facilities within that portion of "C Avenue proposed to be vacated. Easements provid- ing for their existing facilities have now been secured, and, therefore, the Company wishes at this time to withdraw its protest to the proposed closing. Moved by Hollingsworth, second- ed by Heck, that the communication and Ordinance No. 907 be referr• ed to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that we received a letter fromt he Public Utilities Commission approving the Cleveland Avenue pro- ject. COUNCILMAN FESS,P.iti asked if it will be possible to get the job started and completed before the rainy season. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated he believed it woulb be possible to let the contract sometime the later part of November, if everything goes along satisfactorily. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that sometime ago the Council ordered Management in cooperation with t he Building Dept. to prepare an electrical ordinance, an amendment to the existing electrical ordinance, or a recommendation of a new ordinance. Subject to that order' there was a meeting et led by the Building Dept. of the Board of Appeals and Electrical Contractors and the ordinance was reviewed and several worthy suggested changes were proposed. During the discussion that followed it was pointed out that the main objective for amending the present code was to gain uniformity with the requirements of other municipalities in the arca, and with this in mind most of the changes were abandoned. It was the unanimous opinion of the Board and all present that the proposed electrical ordinance is a good workable code and and should be presented to the proper City officials for adoption immediately. REPORT FROM THE B' ILDING DEPARTMENT to the City 79 80 Manager was read stating their office has made a comprehensive study of the codes of all the other municipalities in this area as compared to the existing Ordinance No. 534. As a result of this survey it has been determined that Ordinance No., 534 is totally obsolete. The original draft of this proposed ordinance has been presented to the Board of Appeals and to representatives of licensed contracting electricians of this area for discussion and suggestions and a few changes were recommended and included in the final draft. It was agreed by all present that the ordinance as proposed would be fair and workable, CITY MANAGER BIRD said he has completely.ch4cxi- ed this proposed ordinance and it is designed to take care of Ordinance No. 53s and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for preparation and brought before the Council at a hearing. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT was read regarding plans and specifications for traffic signals at 8th and Roosevelt and 16th and Highland. It Ys_nroposed that the bids be opened on Ootoher 15, 1956. CITY MANACItn $TRD stated these are two budgeted items. COUNCILMAN HECK said he bastioned whether it would not be advisable to put in a signal at Gt-hand Palm Instead of 16th and Highland. Moved b y Hart, that it be referred back to the Traffic Safety Committee for their opinion as to where the light is needed the most. Motion died for lack of a second. COUNCILMAAN FESSMAN asked if the contemplated sig- nal at 16th and Highland will be located in such a manner that it will not have to be moved. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated the installation is made so that the standards can be relocated, Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the install- ation of the traffic lights at 8th and Roosevelt and 16th and Highland be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CO.MUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read recommend- ing the reappointment of Luther Reif*. whose term as Civil Service Commissioner expires September 30, 1956,. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION was read stating they would appreciate any consideration the Council might give to the reappointment of Luther G. Reid. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that these recommendations be referred to Mayor Hodge for appointment. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE addressed to the Planning Commission was read regarding the 1911 Act Improvement - 20th Street, "A" 8 "B" Avenue. The Finance Committee meeting on September 18th reviewed this proposal and it was the opinion of this committee that the area slated for improvement should he reviewed by the Planning Commission. In the committee's opinion they felt thitt the matter shouid be reviewed with the purpose in mind of narrowing these residential streets to a sixty foot dedication, with a forty foot travelway. They further believe that a study should be made, particularly of 20th Street with the view in mind of studying all of th5 ram- ifications apparent and hidden of opening 20th Street from National Avenue to Highland Avenue. This will necessitate acquisition of rights of way, either by negotiation or condem- nation. PETITION FROM PROPERTY owners was read stating they request the Council to consider rededicating "A" Avenue between QOth and 21st Streets from an 80 foot street to a 60 foot street to conform with "A" Avenue south of 21st Street which is a 60 foot street. COMMUNICATION FRO:; J. C. and FLORENCE NORLYN 9-25-56 81 was read stating they are enclosing a petition for rededicat- ing "A" Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets. Only one person refused to eign the petition, Mrs. Jennie 'ivrner who owns the properLv at 207.6 ani 2020 "A" Avenue. It is understood that there will t'e approximately $60,00 expense for advertising, etc for which Jr.ey will be personally responsible. CITY MANAGER BI;^L rccomicnded the petition be referred to the Planning Cva1ml D._. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City r, ,o ;r s recommendation je allowed. Carried, all the Coun i... r_ eent voting aye. REPORT FROM TN7... PLAITING CO.;MISSION regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 568 signed by- C;iar les L. Stanley relative to the property at 527 "E" Avenue, was read. Petit- ioner requested elimination of the four foot sideyard ' requir- ed in order to gain sufficient space to construct two 3-bed- room or 2-bedroom and den apartments over a five car garage. Petition was received with 21 signatures of residents in the area affected by the variance, representing 14 parcels of property, protesting the granting of the request. It was the recommendation of the Commission that the Zone Variance be denied. APPEAL filed by David A Neal, Attorney for Mr. Stanley was read, asking that the Council overrule the Planning Commission and order the zone variance requested. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the hearing be set for 2:00 P.M., October 16, 1956, in the City Council Chambers. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 6758 was read, approving n d accepting Engineer- ing Department Specifications No. 605 for the Installation of Traffic Lights at Eighth Street and Roosevelt Avenue and Sixteenth Street and Highland Avenue, and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to advertise for bids for the same, to be publicly opened at 3:00 P.M., October 15, 1956. Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HODGE appointed Luther Reid as a member of the Civil Service Commission. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 2:31 P.M. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: 9-25.56