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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 05-01 CC MIN303 National City, California, May 1, 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, Lill, Wagner, Holgate, Curran, Gautereaux. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Rev. Thompson. COUNCILMAN HART excused. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 24, 1956, be approved. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6637 was read, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (THIR- TEENTH STREET)". Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. RESOLUTION NO. 6638 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (THIRTEENTH STREET)". Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. RESOLUTION NO. 6639 was read, "RESOLUTION APPOINTIiNG .iNGINPFR (T E TY-SIATH STREET)". Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. RESOLUTION NO. TO PREPARE ALL Heck, seconded Carried, by th Hollingsworth, 6640 was read, "RES 3LUTTIOr, APPOINTING PERSON PROCEEDINGS (TWENTY-SIXTH STREET)". Moved by by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. e following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. RESUL,2TION NO. 6641 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PLAT SHOW ING EXTER IOR BUUNDAR IES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (TWENTY-SIXTH STREET)". Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that Mr. Phelps, Engineer for the 1911 Improvement Act on 18th Street, has filed the plat and it will be ready for approval and to proceed with the next step in the 1911 Act Proceedings. COUNCILMAN HECK stated the matter was referred to the City Attorney for the purpose of seeing whether or not Mr. Phelps could be discharged from the work due to his failure to provide the information re- quested of him the past two years. If the job is turned over to our Engineering Dept. it could be done faster. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the examination can be completed this week and gone into later. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there was referred to him a let- ter from the State Employees' Retirement System, dated April 5/1 304 3, 1956, and it is informational only and requires no action, and recommends it be -filed. ✓MAYOR HODGE ordered the com- munication filed. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he has been instructed to prepare an ordinance amending a fee schedule for moving permits and also to prepare a uniform performance bond to be posted by people seeking moving permits; and in view of later action by the Council amending the ordinance provides that no buildings outside the City limits could be moved inside the City limits, these two actions are earlier actions of the Council and it is therefore requested that they be rescinded. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Attorney's request be sustained. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Retirement Fund Spec. Gas Tax Fund Trust & Agency Fund Payroll Fund $15,335.18 917.51 245.19 2,237.91 16.44 5.30 27,013.81 TOTAL $45,771.34 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the bills be approved, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. FRANK BRIKMAN, Secretary -Manager of Chamber of Commerce, was present, in regard to a proclamation which they would like to have passed by resolution of the City Council, in recognition of the 9th Annual Maytime Bank Review and the completion of the final wing of National City's unique Halls of Desert Glass, and proclaming this week as "NATIONAL CITY VISITORS WEEK". RESOLUTIN NO. 6642 was read, proclaiming this week as "NAT- IONAL CITY VISITORS WEEK". Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. RAYM( D HILL, 618 E. First Street, was present representing the Horse Shoe Club and stated there has been a misunderstand- ing between the Park and Recreation Department regarding the building which members of the Club built. The building has been taken over for other purposes. The Club still claims that building, and have equipment and no place to store it. They have been promised a place adjacent to the Shuffleboard Courts but it has never been done and we will release the building as soon as we have another place. MAYOR HODGE sug- gested that Mr. Hill take this up with Supt. of Park and Rec- reation Gautereaux, and if they cannot straighten it out Mr. Fill choul,1 take it nn with the City Manager. DOI“-TF=V F. JENSEN, 41 E. Second Street, a member of the Recreation Ad- visory Board, was present and stated when this matter was presented to them it was stated there was only one member of the Horse Shoe Club, and since, she has found out there are three or four members, and it appears the building is being 5/1 305 used for mothers to take care of their babies. Mrs. Jensen said she thought we should do something for our older people and they should have their own building. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSW RTH stated she agreed with Mrs. Jensen. The Club built the building and until there is another place provided for them they are entitled to retain it. THEODORE GARBACK.I, 1625 Harding Avenue, was present and stated he had a petition containing 76 signatures asking for more time to consider the proposed new zoning ordinance so they will know exactly what the ordinance covers. They are op- posed to property only being allowed to be restored to fifty percent if destroyed by fire or some other element. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that inasmuch as the zone map is being published with the purpose that more people will get to know more about the plan, and inasmuch as no time has yet been fixed when the Council will act on the completed draft, it is something that the Council can take cognizance of, and the petition could be filed or could be circulated further. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGS- WORTH stated the zoning ordinance, as proposed, will not af- fect the fifty percent restoration, it is already the law as we are operating under that according to the Building Code. MR., GARBACKI asked if they would be prohibited from modern- izing their existing homes. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated there are no prohibition in the ordinance against improving the prop- erty, only against property that has been destroyed or damaged by fire or some act of God. MR. GARBACKI stated he will try and obtain more signatures on the petition and appear at the next Council meeting. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF ON SALE BEER LICENSE for Busy Bee Grill, 21 W. 8th Street, was presented. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF SMITH stated investigation fails to disclose any grounds for protest of this application. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the application be filed. Carried, all the Council present -voting aye. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by Bernard L. Findahl, was presented. Building is to be moved from 825 Roosevelt Avenue to E. 19th Street between Granger and Van Ness. REPORTS FROM CITY PLANNER WAGNER and BUILING DEPARTMENT were read. Moved by Hollingsworth, that permission be granted to Mr. Findahl to move the house, subject to the recommendations of the Build- ing Inspector and that he give a deed for 20 feet towards the street and set back the 35 feet, and that sidewalks and curbs be installed. MR. FINDAHL, was present and stated he doubted if there ever will be any other sidewalks and curbs put in in that area, and the street is not paved. Motion seconded by Heck. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported the plans and specifications for the improvement of loth Street are ready and recommended they be adopted. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Heck, that the Engineer's recommendation be accepted. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended that a resolution be read for the improvement of 16th Street. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Manager's recommendation for a reso- lution be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 5/1 306 RESOLTION NO. 6643 was read, approving and accepting Engin- eering Department Specifications No. 602 for the Improvement of 16th Street from National to "L" Avenue, and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to advertise for bids for the same, and that bids received are to be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of the City clerk at 3:15 P.M. on June 4, 1956. Moved by Heck, seconded by ressman, that the Resolution be ad- opted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. RESOLUTION NO. 6644 was read, approving and accepting Engin- eering Department Specifications for the Improvement of Tide- lands Avenue, 13th Street to 19th Street, Gas Tax eroject No. 55, and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to adver- tise for bids for the same. Bids received are to be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of the City Clerk at 3:00 P.M., June 4, 1956. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fess- man, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. RESIGNATION OF BEN E. BOWMAN, Pound Master, effective May 16th, was read. It is requested that his name be placed on the Civil Service Reserve list for this position. Moved by Heck, sec- onded by Fessman, that the resignation be accepted with regret. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICTION OF SAN DIEGO TRANSIT SYSTEM filed with the Cali- fornia Public Utilities Commission, was presented. It is for authority to operate buses not to exceed 40 feet in length and 102 inches in width over certified routes all of which are less than 25 miles in length. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated they are asking to be allowed to increase their bus load so they can use the new buses which have a seating capacity of 48 passengers compared with 40 and 45 passengers in the buses now in service. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the application be filed. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was read recommending that permission be granted to Captain Bacon and Captain George A. Ellis to attend the annual instructors conference in Fresno, May 21 to 25, 1956. It is the recommendation. of the City Manager that permission be granted. Moved by Hol- lingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the recommendation of the City Manager and Fire Chief be approved for the two Captains to attend the conference, with expenses allowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hol- lingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER BIRD requested approval of the installation of a fire hydrant at 31st Street and National Avenue. Mr. Bird stated this hydrant is located in the County of San Diego, yet it is necessary to protect our own City on the West side of National Avenue. The reason for locating the hydrant on the East side of National Avenue is because of the avail- ability of the water mains and the expense of going across National Avenue. Moved by Heck, seconded by ressman, that the Manager's recommendation for the installation of a fire hydrant at 31st Street and National Avenue be approved. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. COMMUNICATION FROM DISTRICT ATTORNEY KELLAR'S OFFICE was read stating that under date of April 4, 1956, his office made 5/1 307 certain recommendations to the Board of Supervisors con- cerning Scott Terrace Subdivision. On April 10th the Board of Supervisors approved the recommendations in their letter and directed them t_o"proceead,to contact the appropriate of- ficials of: the City of National City to Carry out the recom- mendations:. For; the"City's,informat,ion, enclosed is a copy of the agreement .to' improve- the °subdivision executed by George W. Scott and'Ann Meyer; Scott,. and the bond of insurance per- formance, together with three resolutions of the Board of Supervisors as approving the tentative map. The Attorneys for the bonding company informed the District Attorney's Office under date of March 23rd that they would again inform them in three weeks as to what had been accomplished as to the completion of the subdivision improvements. As of this date no further word had been received from the bonding company's attorneys. It will be appreciated if the City of National City will consider the recommendations approved by the Board of Supervisors and advise the District Attorney's office whether or not you concur. Upon receipt of advice that the City is in accord with the recommendations they willtransmit the balance of the inspection fees in the amount of Z431.46. If the City desires an assignment from the County it is sug- gested that the City Attorney prepare an appropriate form and submit it to the Board of Supervisors through Mr. Kellar's office. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended it be referred to the City Attorney to answer the communication from the Deputy District Attorney in Mr. Kellar's office. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager's recommen- dation be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD requested more time to make a report on the bids for the aerial mapping. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager's request be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER HOLGATE regarding business license was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended it be referred to the Finance Committee. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, it be referred to the Finance Committee,,: Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD requested authorization for the City Attorney and City manager to prepare specifications for, the garbage disposal contract proposal on bids to be submitted as of July 1st. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the request be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO GAS 8 ELECTRIC COMPANY was read regarding the installation of street lights at 5th Street and "V" Avenue and at 5th Street aid Sanitarium Avenue. The letter stated they have completed their engineering survey and find they would have to extend their series circuit in excess of the free allowance distance in order to serve these locations, and for the lights to qualify for the LS-1C rate. The construction charges for the excess footage in this case would be : 19.50. Two alternatives are available in the event the City prefers not to pay the excess footage charge above: i. They can provide multiple service to the above two lo- cations, without construction charges, and apply their LS-1A rate, which is 30 cents per lamp per month higher than the LS-1A rate, 2. If an additional light should be ordered, either at 4th and "V".or.at 4th and Sanitarium, and all three lights instaiied,at'the«same time, then all three would earn 5-i-56 308 the LS-1C rate with no construction charges. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the installation of thc three lights: 4th and Sanitarium, 5th and Sanitarium, 5th and "V" Avenue. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had the recommended 1956-57 budget for the Planning Commission, aid it is his recommendation this be referred to the Budget Committee. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX was presented. The net revenue for the month of March, 1956, as 22,91L.55. The re- port was ordered filed. REPORT CF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Applica- tion for Conditional Exception No. 546 signed by Leopold Gonzalez relative to the property at 115 E. 4th Street. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that ap- proval be granted. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, thatthe Planning Commission's recommendation be allowed, and that sidewalks be placed in front of the area, and it be re- ferred to the City Attorney for thc preparation of a resolu- tion. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 547 signed by Joseph F. Bochniak relative to the property at 2003 E. 19th Street, which ex- tends through to 18th Street, was read. Petitioner is re- questing commercial usage in a residential district to con- struct a cafe for elort orders and soda fountain. Cafe to be constructed on 18th Street and there is to be no beer or wine. Petition was received with 13 signatures of property owners protesting the granting of this zone variance. The Planning Commission asked that this request be denied. APPEAL FROM MR. and MRS. J.F. BOCHNIAK was read. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City Clerk be authorized to ad- vertise for the hearing on the appeal, and the hearing be set for June 5th at 2:00 P.M. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COIMMISSION regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 548 signed by Nelda B. Christman relative to the property at 181}5 ' I" Avenue, was read. The Commission recommended the granting of this petition with the provision of the installation of sidewalks. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved, and referred to the Attorney for the preparation of a resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Ap- plication for Conditional Exception No. 549 signed by William Edward Guthrie for the Paradise Valley.Sanitaeium and Hos- pital relative to the Northwest corner of 8th and Sanitarium Avenue. Variance is requested in an R-4 Zone to C-2 usage to erect a medical building in anticipation of the R-3 zoning in the new land use map. The Commission recommended granter ing this provided the curbs met sidewalks are installed, 5-1-56 309 Street improved to the centerline or connecting with the pave- ment on 8th Street back to the curb; subject to final approval of the City Engineer. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the Planning Commission's recommendation be al- lowed, and a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Applica- tion for Conditional Exception No. 551 signed by K. T. McBride relative to the property at 2930 E. 8th Street. The petitioner is requesting permission to install a small Perchlorethylene cleaning unit. Variance was granted October 26, 1954 for the operation of the present press shop. The Planning Commission recommended this request be granted provided there are curbs and sidewalks installed and off street parking is provided. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Appli- cation for Conditional Exception No. 551 be approved, and the Attorney prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. REPORT FROM TT-7E PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Appli- cation for Conditional Exception No. 552 signed by Don Lewellen, Chairman of the Building Committee for the First Methodist Church relative to the property at the Southwest corner of 8th Street and "C" Avenue. Petitioners wish to construct an ad- ditional church building in a C-3 Zone. The Planning Commission recommended favorable action on the Conditional Exception. Mem- bers of the Church presented the problem of starting construct- ion within the ninety day time limit when there is considerable preparation and clearing to be done. It was moved and passed by the Planning Commission, that in addition to the Recommend- ation to the Council granting this petition, to recommend that they grant a time limit of six months so that the buildings may be moved and all liens cleared before construction is start- ed on the new building. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that Conditional Exception No. 552 as approved by the Planning Commission with all of their recommendations be ap- proved by the Council, and the Attorney prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hodge, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:10 P.M. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL Ci', CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK 5/1