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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 10-02 CC MINNational City, Calj.fornia, October 2, 1956 Regular meeting of the City council was called to order by Mayor Hodgc at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members ,resent: Fessman, Hart, fleck, 1ollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: None. ADM;INISTR•TIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Curran, Bird., Lill, r'olgate, Wagner. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Rev. Faye Brice, moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 25, 1956, be approved. Carried all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that due to the fact that tc have an outstanding absentee ballot we will be unable to canvass the ballots until tomorrow, RESOLUTION NO. 6759 was read, vacating the Easterly and Westerly ten feet of "C" Avenue between 15th and lath Streets. Moved by Heck, seconded by hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, RESOLiTION NO, 6760 was read, accepting the grant deed dated January 9, 1956 executed by National Center, Inc.: 12th & Highland, Inc_„ and liignd Shopping Center corporations, Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by hart, that the Resolution - be adopted, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN REPORTED the Industrial Indemnity Company has issued a workmen's compensation certificate of insurance showing that harry and Virginia Demenge have the workmen's compensation insurance coverage required by laws and it is recommended that this certificate be approved and filed. moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Attorn.cy's recommendation be allowed, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ALBERT GIORDANO, 1(15 S. L3rd Street, was present, and stated he lives on tic north. end which is known as S. Ord Street, National City. He has a business at this address and when he gives his address as S. 43rd Street, National City people think It is Chula Vise; and if he gives S. 43rd Street. in San Diego he does not get his mail. He is in hat,on.l City but cannot use a National City address, and would like this straightened out. i.'ir. Giordano also stated he owns the property, formerly known as Playland, which adjoins Powers Dairy, and because of the location he has been unable to sell his property. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that =v+r. Wagner contact Mr. Haelsig and various ones in the City of San Diego and see if they would have any object- ions to designating the area of S. L3rd Street on the east side as N. Highland Avenue, and not change the numbers, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MR. GIORDANO asked What could be done in regard to the dairy, and if a Health hazard, which it is, should take precedent over any- thing else. Is it because the dairy was there first that they can stay there? COUNCILMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated that several years ago that area was annexed to National City and she did not believe there were any protests to the annexation, and it is her belief that anything that was in existence at the time of an annexation, since they were there prior to 8a 83 annexation, in the County, they could go on using the arca for the same purposes. Mfrs. Hollingsworth suggested that Mr. Giordano contact the City Manager aid have him take the County Health Officer to inspect the place. MR. GIORDANO stated he called last year and the Health Inspector said he could do nothing about it becuase they were there first. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hart, that the City Attorney be instructed to delve into the legal aspects of this pro- blem and see if there is not someway the City and Mr. Giordano can be relieved of this problem. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. MAYOR HODGE stated that Mr. Giordano will be advised when the Attorney is ready to make known his findings. BILLS AUDITED 3Y THE FINANCE CO+:MITTEE presented: General Fund $15,710.76 Traffic Safety Fund 1,276.76 Park Fund 45,73 Harbor Fund 684.00 Special Street Fund 54,361.11 Drainage Fund 1,443.85 Payroll Fund 32,255.10 TOTAL $105,77 .31 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the hills be approved, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, nodge. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 6761 was read, authorizing the following payments from Capital Outlay Fund: Acme Chevrolet Company, 1,364.89, pick up truck; Southern Equipment & Supply Co., $3,72 .60, one model GR 125 Ingersoll-Rand rotary gyro-flo compressor; Al. E. Riley, $594.14.0, final payment for multi- purpose slab in Kimball Park. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by neck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS was read en- closing a certified copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors on September 25th declaring a portion of National Avenue lying within the limits of the City of National City to be a County highway. Attention is called to the last paragraph of this resolution regarding the consent of the City of National City. CITY CLERK ALSTON recommended this be referred to the City Attorney, City Engineer and City Manager. toned by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the City Clerk's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. HEARING ON ImPROVEM;ENT OF CLEVELAND AVENUE was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received one written protest. Moved by Fessman, that the 1911 Act proceedings f..3 • se-: on Cleveland Avenue be referred to the City Attorney for whatever action is necessary to continue the project towards its completion. COUNCILMAN HECK brought up the question of Mr. Fessman being a property owner on Cleveland Avmuey wt ether $ motion and ',noting would .in- vttlidate the proceedings. A??ORN£Y CURRAN staged the law & clear with reference to a 1911 Act proceeding, even though one of the members of the Louncii owns property which is affected by the proceding, that Councilman is not thereby prevented from voting on any proceeding involving the 1911 Act. Motion seconded by Heck. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 10-2-56 84 REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding the im- provement of 18th Street, Palm Avenue to Rachael Avenue, which stated that a hearing was requested from more than 15% of the area within the proposed improvement district. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the Attorney prepare the necessary resolution setting the hearing for the 1911 Act improvement on 18th Street, Palm Avenue to Rachael Avenue, as requested by more than 15% of the property owners. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CITY CLERK for fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, was presented. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the City Clerk be authorized to make the necessary publication. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that the Council has adopted reso- lutions to put several propositions on the November ballot, and it has always been the policy in the past for the City to pay compensation to the election officers for the extra work involved. It has been the policy to pay $2.00 to each election officer, serving on National City precincts and it is the City Clerkfs recommendation that the Council allow $2.00 for each officer working in the 41 precincts. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that the City Clerk's recommen- dation for additional compensation of „',2.00 per election officer be allowed. Carried, by the followin' vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM BQRDER CITIES CONFERENCE was read in re- gard to the conference which will be held at the U.S. Grant Hotel, October 14, 15, and 16th. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated this will be on file in her office. MAYOR HODGE stated that on Monday, October 15th there will be a breakfast for the mayors, Councilmen, and City Managers of all the Border Cities and he would like the Council members and City Manager to attend. COMMtUNICATION FROM J •ERICAN MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION was pre- sented, stating that the 33rd annual American Municipal Congress will be held this year in St. Louis, November 25-28. COAIUNICATION FROMI MARJORIE ROACH was read requesting three months sick leave, beginning October 1, 1956 and ending December 31, 1956. The request was approved by the City Manager and City Clerk. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hart, that the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Holling- sworth, Hodge. Nays; None. CITY EN3INEER LILL reported that t"le contract for the aerial mapping and photographing of the City was awarded to the Aero Service Corporation last Spring and we expect a pro- gress report now. We have received all of the material from this company except the contour maps. In order for the company to make the contour maps the City was to furnish the necessary ground control, which has just been completed last week and forwarded it to the company. The maps should be received in about two months. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported that he now has the revised legal description for the dedication of Euclid Avenue from Divi sion Street to Fourth Street, and recommended this be re; ferred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary steps for the establishment of Euclid Avenue in that area. 10/2/56 85 Moved by Hart, seconded by Fessman, that the City Manager's recommendation be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER BIRD regarding conservation of water was read. A meeting was held on September 26th at Civic Center in San Diego, which v.' s a special meeting of the City Council of the City of San Diego. It was brought out at the meeting and subsequently confirmed in press reports, there is a possilility by the fall of 1957 that the area served by the County Water Authority will be approximately twenty- to twenty- four thousand acre feet of water short, if there is no app- reciable rainfall and resulting run4ff in the forthcoming season. Further it was stated by the County Water Authority spokesmen, they had been notified that effective January 1, 1957 the City of San Diego will require and demand all of its water. Following receipt of the report from City of San Diego, the County Water Authority Conservation Committee will contact officially all member agencies. It is to be noted that the recommendation or proposal of the County Water Authority Comm- ittee and concurred in by most present, there would be absolutely no attempt to ration water, at this time, but through the mcd- iu',: of education of the users of water, a voluntary conservat- ion plan could be made effective. It was further stated that the City of San Diego, South Bay Irrigation District and the City of National City had water sufficient to carry them through but other agencies did not, in fact, some were in very bad shape water -wise. COMMUNICATION ADDRESSED TO CHAIRMAN OF THE LIBRARY BOARD from Mary E. Barnes was read, requesting that her resignation from the Library Board be accepted, effective August 15, 1956. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the resignation be accepted with appreciation for the service given by Mrs. Barnes. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CO,,, UNICATION FROM ELLEN BAED'R, LIBRARIAN was read stating the Board of Trustees recommending the appointment of Mrs. Burleigh Bagnall, Sr. to the Library Board to serve the unexpired term of Dr. Mary Byrnes, the expiration date of 'sirs. Bagnall's term of office will be June 30, 1958. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hart, that Mayor Hodge be authorized to appoint Mrs. Burleigh Bagnall, Sr., to the unexpired term of Dr. Barnes on the Library Board. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hart, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. MAYOR HODGE appoint- ed Mrs. Burleigh Bagnall, Sr. as a member of the Library Board to till the unexpired term of Dr. Mary Barnes. COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was read asking that the Mayor aid members of the Council io .n with President Eisen- hower in proclaiming the week of October °nth to 13th as National Fire Prevention Week. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Council go on record in favor of this recommendation, and that the 1'ayor so proclaim. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. Ca.1UNNICATION FROM STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION was read in re- gard to State Administration of Local Sales and Use Taxes. The City's copy of the contract was enclosed. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated he thought it would be well if we could educate the people who have to make purchases out of town, to submit a re- sale Certificate to the person they buy it from, and then pay the taxes themselves so that National City will get that one percent tax, rather than the City where the purchase was made. We should make a study of this to see what can be done. 10-2-56 86 CITY MANAGER BIRD reported that the City limit signs have been ordered. There is one to go on S. 43rd Street as well as one on S. 47th which would be at the corner of Mr. Giordano's property, on 43rd Street. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we have a peculiar situation at that particular point, the City of National City is on both sides of the street at that point because of a sixty foot triangle on carrying the center line of the quarter section north, we have a piece of private property lying within the City of National City which would be on the southwest corner of 43rd Street and Delta, a little tri-angle across the Street. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING CJ?:1IMISSION was read regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 566 signed by Burns and zardley relative to the property in the 1600 block East of South 47th Street. Petitioner states the area has been rejected for insured loans by F.H.A. because of proximity of sub -standard housing and encroachment of Commercial use, and therefore are requesting permission to construct a duplex in an R-1 Zone. It was the recommendation of the Council that this variance be granted. Moved by Hart, that the zone variance be granted. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Planning Commission's recommendation be disallowed and the zoning remain R-1 in that particular area, and the variance be demised. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays; Hart. REPORT FRO f TEE PLANNING COMISSION was read regarding communication of J.R. Lester requesting permission to keep 100 pair of birds at 419 "L" Avenue. Due to the fact that the property being a large lot and there were no objections from the neighbors, the Commission recommended that a permit be granted to Mr. Lester to keep 100 pair of breeder para- keets on his property at 419 "L' Avenue, subject to comp- liance with ordinance No. 891 and with the approval of the H ealth Department of the City. Said permit to be limited to one year from date of issuance and to be reviewed by the Planning Commission and the Health Department prior to expiration date. The Commission authorized the City Planner to sign said permit upon approval of the Health Department, REPOT FROii THE I:UA ° CO M,ISSIO4 stAt+ d thie ,final Sub-, division map of Orchard Mlaanor was reviewed and found to be substantially the same as the approved tentative map and in compliance with the subdivision ordinance. It was the recommendation of the Commission that the final map be approved, subject, to the approval of the City Engineer. CITY PLANNER WAQNER stated on the subject of S. 43rd Street that has been discussed, while it is true that the canter Una of the street at Division is the City line between National City and San Diego extended northerly, there is a small section of the City of National City property on the west side of S. 43rd Street at Delta, and =y'r. Wagner said he recently had a conversation with Haelsig, Planning Director of San Diego, with the idea in mind, at his sugg- estion that a possible deannexation of a portion of the property to tie it in with the properties presently owned lying within the City of San Diego, so that the owner of the property would not be in two separate jurisdictions. It does have a bearing on the zone pattern as our zoning is not consistent with theirs in that area. This new approach, with respect to possible renaming will bear a very favorable attitude on the part of the City Planning Director of San Diego, especially in view of the fact that they are desirous of clearing up the situation, and Mr. Wagner said he would 1n 7 rG, 87 be glad to discuss it with them at the earliest possible moment and make a rccemmendation. REPORT FROM THE PLrNNIINCT CO MISSION stated that City Planner Wagner reported on the problem confronting the developers of Williams manor No. 3 and Ao. 4 Subdivisions, whereby a federal financing agency's a,-draiser down graded the area as unsuitable for single family residential development. The City Planner, in order to report the opinions of the City in this matter, had written a letter reviewing past actions of both the Planning Commission and the City Counci4 in their attempts to upgrade the area. COUNCILMAN HECK stated at the last Council meeting, the Council took action authorizing the installation of two traffic signals, one at 8th and Roosevelt, and one et 16th and Highland. The one at 16th and Highland has never been discussed and the Council at their meeting of July 10th had recommended traffic lights at other places other than 16th and Highland; namely, 8th and Roosevelt, 8th anc Harbison 18th and "D", 8th and "D", and 8th and Palm, and at this time rather than go ahead with the traffic light at 16th and Highland it would be best to rescind our last week's motion so the Engineer can get the engineering work done for some of these :ether more important areas, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that last week`s action for installation of. Traffic lights at 16th and highland and 8th and Roosevelt be rescinded. Motion lost, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth. Nays: Fessman, Hart, Hodge:. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the meet- ing be adjourned to ':00:20M„ Wednesday, Octaly.r 3rd in the Library. Carried, all the Council present v.ting aye. Meeting adjourned at 3 O2 (i/odc- MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONA, CITY, CALIFORNIA 10-2-56