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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 04-03 CC MIN270 National City, California, April 3, 1956 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Vice Mayor Hollingsworth at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members pre- sent: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Council members absent: Hodge. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Hol- gate, Lill, Wagner, Gautereaux. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Rev. Knight. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the minutes of the reg- ular meeting of March 27, 1956, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6607 was read, approving and accepting the Agree- ments of Sale with City Motors for the purchase of two four door Ford sedans, and one Ford Country Sedan, and the mayor is auth- orized to execute said Agreements of Sale for and in behalf of City of National City. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6608 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Kile Morgan for the purpose of constructing a real estate office in a residential district. Moved by Heck, second- ed by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollings- worth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6609 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Arthur M. Huehn for the purpose of allowing construct- ion on 7,812 square feet instead of the required 8,000 square feet, also to permit multiple family residence in a two family zone. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fess- man, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6610 was read, approving Corporation irant Deed dated February 24, 1956, executed in behalf of Southeastern California Association of Seventh-Day Adventists and Corporat- ion Grant Deed executed February 28, 1956 in behalf of Paradise Valley Sanitarium and Hospital, Inc., and the parcels of real property therein described are accepted for and in behalf of City of National City for street purposes. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6611 was read, accepting and approving the Grant Deed dated March 6, 1956 executed by Harry L. Williams and Martha D. Williams, and the real property therein described is accepted for and in behalf of City of National City for street purposes. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopt- ed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6612 was read, "PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF LEG- ISLATIVE BODY UNDER "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMIT- ATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT of 1931" (FIFTH STREET)". Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. 4/3 271 Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6613 was read, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLAT SHOW- ING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (GROVE STREET)". Moved by Fessman, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6614 was read, "RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER (THIRTEENTH STREET)". Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Ab- sent: Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6615 was read, "RESOLUTION APPOINTING PREPARE ALL PROCEEDINdS (THIRTEENTH STREET)". Moved seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6616 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (THIRTEENTH STREET)". Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be ad- opted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. ORDINANCE NO. 905, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 840 AND PROHIBITING THE MOVING OF BUILDINGS INTO NATIONAL CITY", was presented for the second and final reading, and read in full. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth. Nays: Jensen. Absent: Hodge. ORDINANCE NO. 906, "AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE EUCLID AVENUE FROM DIVISION STREET TO FOURTH STREET IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the read- ing of this ordinance be waived, and adopted only by title. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge, ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that our former Insurance Carrier has requested that the claim of Robert L. Payne for $62.00 be reject- ed, and it is the City Attorney's recommendation that the re- quest be approved. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Attorney's recommendation for denial of the claim for U)2.00 of Robert L. Payne, be approved. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to the 1911 Improvement Act on Harbison Avenue, the V. R. Dennis Construction Company who have the contract, has assigned its rights to receive the payment due under the contract to Stone and Youngberg. Stone and Youngberg, through the Attorney for V. R. Dennis Construction Company has requested that a meeting be held with Mr. Phelps, Engineer of Work, and such a meeting has been scheduled with the City Attorney and the other parties mentioned tomorrow in order that the assessment can be completed and the improvement can be made. PERSON TO by Heck, Carried, Jensen, 4/3 272 BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: 'General Fund $18,268.77 Traffic Safety Fund 308.47 Park Fund 231.15 Special 3as Tax Imp. Fund 919.60 Drainage Fund 513.19 TOTAL $20,513.19 Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth. Nays: Jen- sen. Absent: Hodge. LESTER W. KNAPP, 4835 Bancroft Street, San Diego, was present, and stated he recently purchased the George Scott Subdivision in the vicinity of 47th and Division, and he would like to meet with a committee in regard to paving the streets in the subdiv- ision. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated he talked with Mr. Knapp in this regard. Basically when the County accepted the subdivision, the improvements required for their acceptance were not up to our standards. Mr. Knapp and himself talked about the possibil- ity of installing first class improvements according to the City's specifications. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he thought no improve- ments should be allowed in that area except under our present ordinance; if improvements are made they should be made on a per- manent basis. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated this is the subdivision which was approved by the County of San Diego prior to it becom- ing a part of the City of National City. As a condition of ac- ceptance, grades, etc. which were approved by the Planning Com- mission of the County and also the Road Commissioner, the sub- divider submitted a bond acceptable to the County in the amount of approximately $15,000.00 for the purpose of completing the improvements under the County law. The street is technically dedicated. Mr. Knapp would like to put in the better grade, paving, etc., but as he is not by law forced to do so, wanted perhaps to make a proposition to the City, perhaps not, but he did want a meeting with a committee of the Council to come to a conclusion in this matter. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH suggested that the City Manager make arrangements for a meeting with Mr. Knapp and the Finance Committee. MRS. CHRISTIE, 1129 Roosevelt Avenue, and MRS. LAUN, 1115 Roos- evelt Avenue, were present. Mrs. Christie stated that between the two houses, there is a family who has caused a great deal of disturbance and they are unable to do anything about it. The language used is very bad, the cars come in and out over Mr. Laun's property at all hours, making it impossible to get any rest. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Jensen, that it be referred to the City Manager for a report to the Council. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, stating that the final subdivision map of Susan Manor was presented for approval. As the final map complies with the tentative map approved in July, 1955, the Commission recommended apo: oval of the final map subject to any recommendations of the City Engineer. CITY EN- GINEER LILL stated he had the final map. The plans for the sub- division are practically completed, just a few minor changes are being made. Everything appears to be pretty well in order ex- cept that we do not have the sewer easement necessary to cross a certain piece of County territory in order to connect to the National City sewer. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has an ease- ment from the owner of the property in the County, but there is 4/3 273 a condition which the owner has commissioned him not to present the easement until he is assured, if it is the will of the Coun- cil, two sewer connections. This brings up two questions; one the matter of Council policy that you will not serve sewerage in any County territory; the other is, it is not feasible in any way to get sewerage to the proposed Susan Manor Subdivision which has gone all through its planning stage and has been recom- mended for acceptance. The developer, Mr. Shattuck has certain commitments and certain time limits which he must meet. This matter was discussed with the City Attorney in anticipation that perhaps the Council would deviate from its policy. The owner of the property has presented this easement to the City and he wants two connections because he has sewer trouble on the one exist- ing house; he does not wish to annex to the City of National City at the present time; he eventually will annex. COUNCILMAN FESS- MAN stated perhaps the owner would subdivide the land and then we would have the same situation we have had in other parts of the City. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated Attorney Cu-•ran talked with the Attorney for the owner and he is willing that a contract or document be drawn up in specific language specifying two sewer connections and two only, for single purposes. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he was very mush opposed to giving any sewer extensions to any areas whatsoever that are not in the City. If it is nec- essary for the subdivider to obtain this easement, he can pur- chase it. J. R. SHATTUCK, subdivider of Susan Manor Subdivision, was present and stated he had never discussed the purchasing of the easement because it has not been for sale; it is his under- standing that the owner of the property has a problem on sewage disposal, and the fact that the easement was purchased would not solve that problem. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated she was in ac- cord with Councilman Heck's thinking. CITY MANAGER BIRD asked Mr. Shattuck how he would proceed to get this easement, which is not for sale. MR. SHATTUCK stated he had no idea. If the owner refuses to sell or to grant the easement exceot on con- dition of the sewer hookups, he is "stuck"„ It was his under- standing that the easement would be Granted and proceeded on that basis. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is his understanding that the present subdivider has concurred with the recommend- ation of our Engineering Department whereby he has agreed to put in an eight inch sewer where he is only required to put in a six inch sewer for the twenty-two houses, looking into the future of taking care of Berner Hills, if and when i:, comes into the City, and if it does not come into the City that connection will be a valuable adjunct for handling of the sewage in that territory. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated in view of our proposed annexat- ion proceedings and hopes of getting Berner Hills to annex to National City, and Mr. Shattuck being willing to put in an eight inch sewer,; there is a possibility of the Council deviating from their policy in a special instance. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated if we do not, have an easement through this property, he did not see how we could serve Berner Hills, and thought this should be considered. If the owner would not grant the easement unless he could hook onto our sewer line, for the two houses, unless there is a way around this County strip, we could not serve Berner Hills or any area east. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the City Manager and ('ity Attorney be instructed to draw up the contract with the owner of the property permitting in return for the easement two connections to the sewer, each for a single family residence, and a resolution be prepared. MRS. S. J. KODISH, 2107 "Ar` Avenue, was present and stated she would like to point out one thing in breaking this policy on out- side sewer connections; a previous Council committed the same error, with good intentions and thought at some future date they could use that as a stepping stone for annexation which was not 4/3 27L{. borne out because after the people got what they wanted they did not see fit to annex. This might work out the same way as far as Berner Hills annexation is concerned. Motion lost, by. the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth. Nays: Heck, Jensen. Absent: Hodge. PLANNING RESOLUTION ADVOCATING STATE PLANNING OFFICE was pre- sented. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the matter be laid over for another meeting. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. J. R. SHATTUCK stated that inasmuch as it was a tie vote regard- ing Susan Manor, he wondered if it would be possible to get ap- proval of the subdivision subject to his working out a satisfact- ory solution with the owner of the parcel in question. tMoved edb- by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Council approve Sub- division plans, subject to the owner obtaining an easement over the County property. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that a Resolution be prepared. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM EDWARD BODGE was read stating that "D" Avenue in front of the Boys' Club should be stripe painted and desig- nated a 25 mile speed zone. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, this be referred to the City Manager and the Police Department. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR ON SALE BEER BEVERAGE LICENSE of Town Club Cafe, 15 W. 8th Street, was presented. The application showed that they have had a ten day violation. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Jensen, that the license be held up for approval by the Coun- cil until we have a definite report from the Police Department. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ARIZONA STATE COLLEGE in regard to Retire- ment Symposium, was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended that it be referred to the County Welfare Department. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she had a report from State Water Pol- lution Control Board on General Features of Algal Growth in Sewage Oxidation Ponds; and a report on An Investigation of the Efficacy of Submarine Outfall Disposal of Sewage and Sludge, which will be on file in her office. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported on the street conditions at 520 Palm Avenue. Mr. Lill stated he checked the street, and it is to a good grade, and the curbs have been installed in front of the property in question. There are no concrete gutters and side- walks. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that Conditional Ex- ception No. 544, as recommended by Planning Commission, be sus- tained, and the owner be required to put in the gutters and side- walks in front of the property. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated the reason the petitioners wanted to put the beauty shop in their home is that they could not afford to rent a shop, and he quest- ioned whether they could afford to put in sidewalks and gutters. If it is a hardship case, no use of adding more hardships. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN withdrew her second to the motion. COUNCIL- MAN FESSMAN stated he wants to see sidewalks and curbs all over the City wherever they ean be had, but in this particular in- stance, until such time as the rest of the street is going to be improved in a like manner he would hold off. VICE MAYOR HOLLING- WORTH stated she did not approve of any more strip zoning of business. Motion died for lack of a second. COMMUNICATION FROM S. M. MANN, M. D., was read stating an intol- 4/3 275 erable condition has developed in the parking situation on the south side of the street from National Avenue to Lantana Drive, or the alley. It is requested that this space be declared 2- hour parking. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he assumed Dr. Mann had reference to 5th Street from National Avenue east to Lantana, and recommended it be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Heck, that the City Manager's recom- mendation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER BIRD,regarding survey analysis of sal- aries, was read, stating that after much research of compensation paid in cities of similar class for same classifications of em- ployment, that we are underpaying our employees from 5 to 15 per cent. The records studied for comparison purposesuere: Summary of Wage Survey Information 1955; Schematic Salary Ordinance, Civil Service Commission, City of San Diego, 1955; Mayors' Spec- ial Salary Survey of Cities of San Diego County, March 1, 1956; and Union scale of wages paid in construction, Southern Calif- ornia Area. In comparison with private employment in the San Diego Area from which we draw our employees it was found that the same situation in the main exists: From 5 to 15 per cent under salary schedule of private employment. In view of the findings as stated, it is recommended for consideration the immediate salary adjustment of 6.5 per cent increase for all City employees effective April 16, 1956. It is further recommended that those minor adjustments and inequities brought about by inadequate classifications be made a prime study by the Finance Committee in the forthcoming 1956-57 budget. For the purpose of record, wish to refer to the Manager's budget letter submitted to the City Council on July 5, 1955, which he recommended that a review of salary and classification inequities be made a Finance Com- mittee matter during the operation of this present 1955-56 budget. The recommendation of 6.5 per cent will increase our present governmental costs $9,890 for the balance of this fiscal year. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the City Council accept the report from the City Manager and that his recommendations be put into effect as of April 16th. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated she agreed heartily with the 6.5 per cent raise for the general run of the City employees and asked if the heads of the depart- ments who received raises are to get an additional raise now, or is this just for these people who were forgotten last year. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated it covers all City employees. COUNCIL- WOMAN JENSEN said she felt that heads of the departments that gat the raise are getting a good salary, and she was all for giving the other fellows a chance. Carried, by the following vete to - wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6617 was read, adopting the salary schedule hereto attached and marked "Salary Schedule 1955-56 as amended April 3, 1956", and the rates therein set forth are hereby fixed as the salary for each class of City Service effective April 16, 1956 and until such time as this Resolution may be amended by further action of the City Council. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. SEASONAL REPORT OF SWIMMING POOL AND CONCESSION OPERATION from June 18 to September 12, 1955 was presented. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Fessman, that the report be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 4/3 276 REPORT FROM THE PLANNINu COMMISSION was read regarding a com- munication from the California State Chamber of Commerce an- nouncing a statewide conference on community action to foster industrial growth, to be held at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on April 17th. The Planning Commission recommended that City Planner Wagner be authorized to attend as its represent- ative. CITY PLANNER WAINER stated this is part of the Industrial Development Week which isscheduled for April llth to 14th and a National Convention of the American Industrial Development Council will be held in San Francisco during that time. Mr. Wagner stated he would like to attend the conference in Los Angeles, if the Council is in agreement, Moved by Heck, second- ed by Fessman, that the City Planner be authorized to attend this meeting with expenses and transportation allowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth. Nays: Jensen. Absent: Hodge. CITY PLANNER WA.3NER reported that today he attended a meeting of the Chula Vista Harbor Commission, at their invitation, to discuss the small boat harbor. One major problem in the eyes of the Commission was that the design originally agreed upon at the time it was submitted to Chula Vista showed that the small boat harbor was revolved about at 90 degrees from the bulkhead line which threw a major portion of the development within the bound- aries of the City of Chula Vista. It was discussed at this meet- ing that a plan with a revolution northward would place the jur- isdiction equally about the common City line, in other words to center it on the City line would probably be more acceptable to Chula Vista. After a review of past activities, this group pass- ed a motion that a resolution would be drafted which they would adopt, which would indicate to National City Planning Commission and to the Council that they are agreeable to continuing along the studies for a joint small boat harbor. The resolution will be submitted in time for the next Planning Commission meeting at which time the Industrial Harbor Development Plan will be dis- cussed. VICE MAYOR HOLLINOESWORTH stated we have tidelands that are held in trust, and we have it more or less zoned for all in- dustry, most of our tidelands/1Uth of Paradise Creek, and we do have a responsibility to the State in providing access and recreation on our tidelands, so if this project should be car- ried forward, it should be studied thoroughly in order to sat- isfy that trust. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:30 P.M. 46.4 LL.+...ea MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CX7fY, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK