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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 12-11 CC MINNationa Regular meeting of the C Mayor Hollingsworth At 1 sent: Fessman, Heck, Ho Hart, Hedge. 158 1 City, California, December 11, 1956 ity Council was called to order by Vice :r P.M. o'clock. Council members pre- 1 l ingswerth. Ccsunc i 1 members absent: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: A1sten, 3autereaux, Curran, Hoigate, Lill. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Acting City Manager 3autereaux. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1956, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6612 was read, "RESOLUTION ADOPTiN;a PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (F;3URTN STREET)". Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hart, Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6813 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDEh1N3 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (FOURTH STREET)". Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Nays: None. Absent: Hart, Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6814 was read, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 6614, IN THE MATTER OF CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND IMPROVEMENT OF TWENTY-SIXTH STREET BETWEEN THE CENTERLINE OF "B" AVENUE AND THE CENTERLINE OF "D" AVENUE". Moved by Heck, seconded by Fess- man, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth. Nays: Nine. Absent: Hart, Hodge. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was road relative to their meeting of October 24th. A public hearing was held on the re-signaliaation and channelization of the signal lights at llth Street and National Avenue. Tho Committee recommended the plans to the City Council for necessary action. The Committee decided to make it easier to obtain a quorum. They recommended that another member be appointed, making eight members on the Com- mittee; and suggested Dr. Bernard Schemmer for the position. COUNCILMAN HECK said he disagreed with the Traffic Safety Com- mittee's recommendation and. only one member be added; that he thought there should not be an even number on the Committee. .'vtr. Heck also said that the channelieation is already being per - termed. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the City Martel - or make a report to the Council as to the make up •f the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. A:sENDA OF TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, stating there will to a meeting tomorrow, December 12th in the jury room at 10:ei A.:. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that Paradise Valley Sanitarium & Hos- oltal has furnished a permit bond issued by The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company for excavation work et the Hospital, end recommended it be approved and filed, Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Attorney's recommendation be allowed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY C 4AReN reported that National Surety Corporation hes issued $ Sidewalk License Bond, Bond No. 7,1.744 showing 3riffith I21 , tits 159 Company as principal, and recommended it be approved and filed. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the Attorney's recom- mendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that arrangements have been made, pursuant to directions of the Council, to meet in the office of O'Melveny & Myers, together with the Attorney for the South Bay Irrigation District this week, and there should be a report forthcoming at the next meeting. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in regard to the possibility of settling the litigation wherein the United States of America has named National City a third party defendant in litigation brought by Mr. Thibodo, the local U. S. Attorney's office and the Attorney's for the various parties have endeavored very hard to reach a settlement, but each suggestion that has been recommended to the Department of Justice in Washington has failed to win ap- proval; therefore it appears clear we will have to proceed and try the litigation. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in regard to the questions submitted to him in reference to the Olivewood Housing Project, he has not as yet been able to find any litigation which was referred to at the last meeting as a Spokane case. Mr. Curran said he has enlisted the assistance of the Attorney for the Public Housing Administration in an effort to ascertain whether any such case is known. There should be more information in this regard at the next meeting. COUNCILMAN HECK said he thought the Council should consider the disposition in an orderly fashion of part of our housing, and that the Attorney delve into this matter very deeply to ascertain if there is some manner in which we can start this disposition. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated that in regard to the request of Mrs. Jarvis to purchase tax deeded Lots 19-22, Block 1 of Bach & Shaule's addition, when this was presented some months ago he recommended that the sale be delayed until the drainage problem in the area has been solved. The channel of Paradise Creek does cross at least three of the lots and any improvement would re- quire portions of all four lots and recommended that the City keep the land for a while. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the City Engineer's recommendation be accepted and followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION FROM COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS regarding San Diego Metropolitan Transit Authority Act, was presented, and City Clerk Alston recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for a re- port. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the City Clerk's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for month of November, 1956, was pre- sented. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the report be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CERTIFICATION OF election results from the Registrar of Voters relating to votes cast for and against the City's propositions on the November 6th ballot, was read as follows: Highland Ave. Prop.: Yes 4331, No 4528; National City Zone Change: Yes 6716, No. 1720. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the certif- ication of the election results from the Registrar of Voters be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 12/11/56 160 COMMUNICATION FROM TOPPERETTE CLUB was read thanking the Council for helping to make the third annual headdress ball a success. COMMUNICATION FROM T. FLOYD SHOEMAKER was read regarding auct- ioneer's bond of L. D. Millum, stating that on October 24th City Attorney Curran returned the original bond to Mr. Millum stating that it does not meet the requirements, and a new bond has been written, and it is requested that the original bond be mailed to them. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the new bond was received, and it has been routed to the City Attorney for approval, and sug- gested that the communication and the first bond be referred to the City Attorney for recommendation. Moved by Fessman, second- ed by Heck, that it be referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented her affidavit of mailing notices of the adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 6807, relative to the improvement of Hoover Avenue. The notices were mailed on December 6th. PETITION FOR 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT on Orange Street from 20th to 22nd Street, was presented. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, this be referred to the City Engineer for a report. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION was read extending an invitation to the Council members and their family to attend the Christmas dinner on Sunday, December I6th at 4:00 P.M. PETITION FOR 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT on Delta Street from the West boundary of Scott Terrace Westerly 5691, was read. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the petition be referred to the City Engineer for a feasibility report. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER BIRD was read recommending auth- orization for the City Clerk to call for bids for the improve- ment of Euclid Avenue and Division Street Intersection and Vicinity. it is a hazardous condition and must be corrected. Through negotiations with abutting property owners and in con- forming with the Council's policy, the City should take this action. The cost to the property owners, approximate estimation j04.200.00. The cost to the City, approximate estimation $5700.00. Said $5700.00 should come from spacial street funds. If the Council is in accord with this recommendation, property owners will deposit at time of signing of contract to successful bidders, the amount of money required with the City Treasurer. Time is of the essence, therefore, we would like to receive bids on this project as of December 24th at10:00 A.M. Moved by Hec4, seconded by Fessman, that the City Manager's recommendation be allowed, and the authorization for bids be made. tarried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding traffic lights at 8th and Roosevelt Avenue and 16th Street and Highland Avenue. The California Electric Works has completed the installation of the subject traffic lights, and it is recommended that the City Council accept the work and authorize payment in accordance with the contract as follows; and that a Notice of Completion be filed by the City Clerk; Total amount of contract $7,282.00; progress payments made as of this date none; 90% of contract amount due upon acceptance $6,553.80; 10% of contract amount due 35 days after acceptance $728.20. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER BIRD was read recommending the acceptance of the Engineer's reoort. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the Engineer's report be ac- cepted and that 90% of the contract price be paid to the California 12/11/56 161 Electric Works, and the necessary resolution be ore'pared. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRAFFIC SAF"=TY COUNCIL was read asking the support of National City in three ways: 1. The nomination of two prominent citizens from the area to serve on their Board of Directors. 2. Make an emergency appropriation of funds to the San Diego County Traffic Safety Council for the period of January through June, 1957. 3. Make an annual al- location of funds beginning July, 1957 from the City budget and/ or the Chamber of Commerce as a contribution to support the work of the San Diego County Traffic Safety Council. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, this matter be referred to the Finance Com- mittee for consideration. Carried, all the Council present vot- ing aye. REPORT FROM SUPT. PARKS & RECREATION GAUTEREAUX was read, per- taining to the Recreation budget for 1955-56 in regard to the concession and swim pool report for the 1956 season, June 15 to September 9, 1956. The pool plant and equipment is in such a deteriorated condition that he would hesitate to say that it could be used another season without considerable outlay cost to guarantee its operation for the season. MR. uAUTEREAUX stated there probably would be an outlay of between $1200.00 and $1300.00 t• guarantee its operation for another season. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH asked if there is any chance that the new pool will be completed so it can be used this coming summer. MR. GAUTEREAUX stated today we received some tentative copies of the plot Plan from the Engineers in Santa Ana,and they have been presented to our own Engineering Department for the purpose of establishing our grades and determining what is going to be nec- essary preparatory to starting the grading. Probably by the next meeting the Council will have the Architect's sketch of the pool. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he doubted that the pool would be ready by June, and that the Council would have to assume that we will hafle to use the facilities of the pool in Kimball Park for this coming recreational season. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding commun- ication from F. T. Blakely which stated that he finds that his property, which is Lot i. of Truesdell Place, 820 Arcadia Place, has 45 feet lying in an R-2 zone and the remaining 38 feet in the R-1-A zone. The lot has a frontage of 83 feet and is 162 feet deep, and he would like the City Council to determine the zoning. MRS. STOCKMAN stated that the Planning Commission has had three or four requests from property owners who have prop- erty in several zones, and they would like to know if each per- son would have to apply for a zone variance, or would the maj- ority of the zoning rule, in the event the Council feels the dimensions should hold, would it be permissible for dual con- struction to be permitted on that property. Moved by Heck, sec- onded by Fessman, that it be referred to the City Attorney for a ruling. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding requested closing of 22nd Street between "J" and "K" Avenues, and 23rd Street between "I" and "J" Avenues, was read. On September 11, 1956 the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council pro- ceed toward the closing of portions of 22nd and 23rd Streets as recommended on City Engineer's Plats No. 177-B and 178-B, sub- ject to the securing of necessary easements for utilities by the utility companies from abutting property owners. To date all protests have been withdrawn by the utility companies in regard to 23rd Street as satisfactory arrangements have been made where easements are required. With regard to 22nd Street, 22/11/56 162 satisfactory arrangements have been made by the San Diego bias and Electric Company, and the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. An easement request has been received from the Cal- ifornia Water and Telephone Company requesting that the City grant this easement prior to the closing of the street. It is recommended that the easement be referred to the City Attorney for consideration and approval after which the City Council may take this matter into consideration. COUNCILMAN HECK stated that by closing streets we are creating difficult problems for future Councils. At the present time this area creates quite a drainage problem, but at some future date when the drainage problem is "licked", and we have adequate drainage in the City, it might be/vry valuable area, and we may wish we had a through street for proper development of homes. Mr. Heck said he is not too much in favor of closing streets except in extreme necessities. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated the closing of 23rd Street between "I" and "J" Avenues was recommended for the reason that we have a 1911 Act Proceedings on "I" Avenue, and we did not consider that it would ever be very valuable to ever construct 23rd Street be- cause there is quite a drop between the two streets, "I" and "J". The plans can be changed, if so desired. As far as 22nd Street closing is concerned, the plans have not been completed as yet. Moved by Heck, that the Engineering Department consider 23rd Street as an open dedicated street, and the plans and specifi- cations be so drawn, and 22nd Street also. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that it be held over for consideration. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6815 was read, accepting the work completed by California Electric Works pursuant to the contract for the in- stallation of Traffic Lights, 8th Street and Roosevelt Avenue, and l6th Street and Highland Avenue; and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion, and orders that payment for said work be made in accordance with said contract. Moved by Heck, sec- onded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hart, Hodge. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH reminded the Council of the meeting to- morrow evening at 7:00 P.M. in the Chula Vista Civic Center, with Mr. Mohr, Mr. Adams, and Mr. Plourde. COUNCILMAN HECK stated we have just recently completed a 1911 Improvement Act on 5th Street westerly of Palm Avenue and wond- ered if a street light was needed at 5th and Palm. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the City Manager make a report regarding a light at this location. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that City Manager Bird con- tact Mr. Dekema of the State Highway Department to see if some- thing can be done in regard to a traffic signal at 13th and Harbor Drive. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 2:57 P.M. ktta VICE MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL( ITY, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: 4y,./�r GCE�¢tr CITY CLERK 12/11/56