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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955 04-05 CC MIN247 NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APRIL 5, 1955 Regular meeting,of the City Council was called to order by Vice Mayor Hollingsworth. Council members present: Heck, Jensen, Parchen, Hollingsworth. Council members absent: Hodge. ADMIINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Holgate, Wagner,Bailey, Lill, Gautereaux, Finnerty, Hendershot. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Rey. Edward Erny. Moved by Heck, seconded by'Parchen regular meetingof March 15, 1955, the following vote to -wit: Ayes; Nays: None. Councilwoman Jensen was not present at that meeting. that the minutes of the be annroved. Carried, by Heck, Parchen, Hollingsworth, abstained from voting as she RESOLUTION NO. 6368-Tras read, approving the agreeme_ni with National Vista Homes on National Vista subdivision "3 and accenting the final map. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. , RESOLUTION N0. 6369 vas read, approving and accepting said Agreement with Edward 1-_. I^onahan for disposition of the National City Library, and waiter F. Hodge, Mayor, is auth- orized and directed to execute the same for and in behalf of City of National City. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 6370 was read, accepting and a»proving the proposed agreement together with South Bay Irrigation District for employment of Leeds, Hill & Jewett, for making an invest- igation, survey and report of the feasibility of establishing a Municipal water System in the area now receiving water from - Sweetwater Division of the California Water & Telephone Company, and ? Talter F. Hodge, Mayor, is authorized and direct- ed to excute the same, for and it behalf of the City of National City, Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6371 was read, granting,a special zone var- iance permit to Dalton J. Baker for the nurnose of d onduct- ing a real estate office in an R-2 Zone, on property located at 2005 E. 8th Street.. Moved by Parchen seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. _ BIDS FOR PLANT MIX were opened as follows: DALEY CORP., n5,00 ner ton; V. R. DINNIS CONSTRUCTION COI"'ANY, 5.75 -per ton; M. H. GOLDEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 15.00 per ton, delivered on site in minimum quantities of 100 tons,, Moved by Heck, seconded by, Jensen,, that the bids be referred to the City_ Manager for checking. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Jensen, Parchen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING,COMMISSION approving npli.oat.ch for Conditional Exception No. 514, signed by Donna Reithmayer, 704 "I" Avenue, was read. Petitioner is requesting permission 4/5/55 248 to operate a beauty shop in_her home itt ate At.c Zone. It was recommended that the variance'be non-assignableanc�_non- transferrgble. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the. Planning Commissionts recommendation be sustained, and that Donna Reithmayer be granted the zone variance, and it be referre• to the City Attorney for the preparation of a resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. _ REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read recommending denial of the Application for Gonditiona.l Exception No. 517 signed by Otto Langord, 1115 E. 25rd Sheet. _ REPORT FROM TP7 PLANNING COMMISSION was read recommending denial of the Application for Conditional Taxcdntion No. 518, signed by Mary Louise Risner. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding the re- vised Tentative Man of Richardo Te:rase, Mr. J. R. Shattuck, Subdivider, has indicated the de�_ic;ation of the easterly 30 - feet of "Q" Avenue to be located on the westerly boundary of the subdivision, thus providing :ingress and egress to the prop- erty lying northwest of Lot 1, Milleon Subdivision. City Eng- ineer Li11 recommended thatr• "Q" Avenue be irrDroved 20 feet wide - with curbs and sidewalks and that Tyr, Shattuck obtain slope _ rights from the adjoining property. The Planning Commission re- commended this revised plan as more acceptable than the one nrs- vidusly approved, REPORT FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was read, stat- ing that fire protection for revised Richardo Terrace Subdivis- ion will not chance to any extent from his original report. It is contemplated that two hydrants,_ not presently located, will give complete coTerage of the subdivision. COUIN?CILT_•'AN HECK asked if any consideration was given regarding "0" Avenue for the improvement down to Division. CITY PLANTER UACTTER stated Mr. Shattuck agreed to deed that portion_of Lot t'I" from the South line of his subdivisioh to Division Street, but did not indicate that he would improve it. He felt that it was beyond the boundaries of his subdivision and that if he offered it for dedication for access.to the abutting properties that he would be doing sufficient to show goad intent, Moved by Heck, second- ed by Jensen, that the revised Tentative Map of Richardo Terrace Subdivision dated March 25, 1955, be accepted with the provis- ion that the 30 foot street dedicated, and shown on the man as Lot "I", be improved for 30 feet with pavement and curb to Division Street on "1" Avenue. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Jensen, Parchen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. CITY PLANNER UAGNFR read a letter which he wrote to H. H. Peter- son in regard to his request to have the alley in Block LPL clos- ed. CITY PLANNER t,TAGNER stated the Commission requested a letter be senf to George Trelikes regarding use of Lot 14, Block 274. JUDGE HARBISON was present and stated that Mr. Trelikas heal a deadline of April 1st to meet and he does not knowwhether or not he has complied with terms of his probation and moved. Judge Harbison said he would like to have a report on the condition of his new property. VICE MAY07 HOLLINGS!TORTH asked that the City Manager have the Chief of Police cover the area for Trelikas, Majors and Satterlee and render a report to the City Manager , also a _report on this new lot, _ and see that Judge Harbison receives the report, Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that Mr, Trelikas apply for a zone variance to donduct his business on Lot 1L=, Block 274. Carried; all the Council present voting aye. U/5/55 249 REPORT FROM THE' CIVIL SERVICE COM!'ISSION was read, sub- mitting job classifications for certain employees in the Olivel- wood Housing, na*ely: Maintenance Sunt.; Stock Clerk Foreman; Management Aide; and Cashier. Moved by ;deck, sec- onded by Jensen, that the Civil Service Commission's qualifications for he jobs, as read, be approved, and that the Attorney prepare a resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Mayor was served with n cony of summons and complaint in ection filed_by Mr. Hynum, doing business es Chula Vista Sanitary Service. Moved by Heck. seconded by Parchen, that the City Attorney be instructed to defend the action. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Jensen, Parchen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent Hodge. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the matter of the transfer of the tidelands lease by National Plating e: Processing Company to the Small Business Administration has been turned over to Luce, Forward, Kunzel a Scripns, and he has consulted with that firm. The Small Business Administration has certain form requirements which they want the City to agree. Mr. Curran stated that yesterday he took excertion to three of the forms and it will noT:r be up to the Attorneys for the National Plat- ing to Processing Company to clear it with the Small Business Administration, and they should come un with some form of a- greement which is acceptable to the City Attorney. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on the request of Herbert A. Barnes for a refund on a portion of two business licenses, one an insurance broker and the other a real estate broker. In Ordinance 708, Section 12 it provides that there shall be no rebate for an unused portion of a license except under specifio conditions otherwise provided for; and he could find ne exceptions which would allow a refund. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that the request be denied, upon the grounds as stated by the City Attorney, and a letter be written to Mr. Barnes so explaining. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6372 was read, accepting the bid of Shell Oil Company, to furnish gasoline, oil and petroleum nrocucts to the City of National City, commencing April 1, 1955, and Walter F. Hodge, Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to sign the contract for same, Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be edonted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO. 6373 was read, an -'roving and aecenting_a _ maintenance agreement with Friden Calculating Machine Com- pany, and `alter F. Hedge, M ayer. it authorized to execute the same, for an. in behalf of City of National City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6374 was read, transferring the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars from.the General Fund to the Uneereronriated Reserve. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ATTORNY' CURRAN presented a proposed contract for the collection and disposal of rubbish. 4/5/55 250 ORDINANCE NO. , tr AN ORDINANCE 0E TP7 CITY Or NATIONAL,, CITY, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH T+IITHIN SAI?) CITY, AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH", was presented for the first reading and read in full. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in the event this meets with , the satisfaction of the Council we would have a resolution which would order that the proposed contract be filed and given a Clerk's "document number and that the City_Cierk publish ^ll, invitation for bids in accirdance with the terms of the Contract. COUNCILMAN PAC±EI stated it was his under- standing there was to be two type of bids; one on a franchise and one on a straight b,c -1 sis fog° collection and disposal of rubbish. COUNCIL_TAN/Started he wiEhed to go on record ae being absolutely o1 Pcsed to any f °an .hire form of trash or garbage collect:1—m and permit the : ^_-_t2ctors to do their own billing; that he is in fE CI o_.iy of a bid form of contra"c- in which the City maintains c.;ntro_, A recess Was declared by Vice MayJr F.cLi_igarorth. The meeting Tyr"- s called to order by Vic "'"ayo-:• Hollingsworth, Council members present: Heck, Jensen, ?archen, Hollings- worth, Council members absent: Hodge It was the concensus of the Council that the amount of *iron-- erty damage, insurance rec!uired b^ A25,000.00 instead of 6,50,000.00 as proposed and that the amount of performance bond be 10,00C.00 instead of "20 000.00. ATTO`'.NEY CUR?AN questioned whether there should be any changes as of now in order to have a valid first__reading. Moved -by Heck, that the invitaion and specification to bid1 e nrenared by the - Attorney'and the City Manager be instructed to advertise for same, with the corrections as noted, VICE-AYOR -OLL- INGSNORTH stated that since two members of the Council wished to have an alternative bid she thought this should be held up until the next meeting. Motion died for lack of a second, ATTORNEY CURRAN asked if the records show that there has been a first reae?ing of this proposed ordinance for i collection of rubbish and garbage. VICE '_`AYO'' HOLLINGST•TORTH stated that the expression of otinion that there were to be no changes and it was acceptable by the Council, therefore it is official for a first reading, ATTORNEY CURRAN ,resented an agreement between the City of National City and George W. Scott for connecting to National City,sewer lines, The agreement establishes the sewer connection fees per house connection at K9.00 per family - unit, per annum; and the City shall have the perpetual right to an easement for the construction, reconstruction, 1.nsnec- tion, maintenance, o--eration and repair of that certain seer in, under, and across that certain land described in said agreement. In the event that the presently instituted pro- seedings for the annexation to the City of National City of that certain territory known as "Miller°s Annexation " fails, City, at its option, may terminate this contract by giving second party thirty daystnotice in writing. RESOLUTION NO. was read, accepting and approving the agreement with George Scott, et-ux, for connecting to National City sewer lines, and Thelma Hollingsworth, Vice Mayor, is hereby authorized to execute same, for ^.nd'in be- half of the City of National City. Moved by Pa:'chen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be 9"dontec�. • 4/5/55 251 Motion lost by the following vote to -wit Ayes: Parchen, Hollingsworth. Nays: Heck, Jensen, CITY PLANNE? WAGNER. stated that several meetings ago the City Attorney revealed that he had made a study of the Trailer Ordinance submitted by the Planning Commission and that he found a few minor changes in the wording of _, the text which he was nrepard to make and then he brought to the Council's attention the fact the next step would be for the Council to decide what to do with the ordinance, whether to have a public hearing, Mr. Wagner stated he did not believe any action had been taken by the Council. ATTO I'EY CURRAN reported An regard.. to the Licensing • Ordinance. Mr. Curran stated. to have the nronosal submitt— ed in its present form indicates clearly the reason why the City Attorney is the one who should draft ordinances. With- in this document there are conflicts and things that simply cannot stand, and • he thought the Council should deter- mine whether we are going to proceed on the basis of adopting and amending our present system of gross receipts in some cases and straight fees in others, or whether we are going to nrocead on some other basis. The document as it stands could never be adopted as an ordinance, VICE ' 'AYO=' HOLLINGST•r07TH asked the City Treasurer if her survey had been completed as yet. CITY TREASURER HOLGATE stated it had not, The replies are not coming in as nromutly as she had anticipated, VICE "MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH stated the City Treasurer mailed out a Questionnaire to allbusinesses so she can tell whether under the employees system or gross receipts system the City would most benefit. Mrs. Hollingsworth suggested that all the Counc members study this ordinance prior to the next -ire Council meeting. Perha.ns by that tiem the City Treasurer will have sufficient replies back so it can be discussed thoroughly. CO?*NCIU AN HEC" stated he thought it would be of benefit to the Council to get together with members of the ='usiness license Committee and go over this ordinance. VIC??TAYOD HOLLINGSWORTH requested this be left in the hands of the City Manager and as soon as he can get the report of the survey from Wise Holgate that hec^11 a meeting with members of the ?usiness License Committee. PETITION for Improvement by 1911 Act on "T" Avenue, was pre- sented, REPORT FROI' CITY ENGINEER LILL was rear, stating_ it is the opinion of the Engineering Dent. that the Z,," asphalt pavement specified in the petition is not an adequate nn.vement and that any pavement authorized should conform to the snec- ifications set forth in Ordinance No. 855. The reason for this recommendation is that 7th Street in the vicinity of "T" Avenue is located in the main portion of Paradise Creek - and is subject to frequent flooding. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated he estimated that the cost of the 7th Street improve- ment for the street would'ee approximately n8,000.00, but with the drainage problem to be solved in order to carry the full flow of Paradise Creek and annroximate estimate of the necessary improvements would be ";28,000.00. The drainage cost to the project T.Tould be possibly 't20,000.00.. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the Attorney nrenare an ord- inance amending our present sales tax ordinance to provide for a one cent City Sales tax, to become effective July 1, - 1955,; that the one-half cent additional sales tax increase be placed in the Capital Outlay Fund for drainage, engineer- ing, preparation of plans, and all nhases pertaining to drainage; and that it be earmarked for the specific nurnose of drainage only. COU7CIL�'AN 71,70T-T77 stated that if the City does not increase the sales ta.x the County trill increase it. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: _Heck, Jensen, Parchen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Hodge. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that a letter be sent to L'•/5/55 252 the petitioners for the 1911 Imirovement Act on "T" Avenue explaining tothem our situation, and that we are making efforts to obtain funds for drainage, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. TENTATIVE MAP'OF WILLIAMS MANOR #3 SUBDIVISION was presented. Moved by Heck, seconded'by Jensen, this be laid over for further study. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: Park M & I Fund 139,90 General_ Fund ?;16,51LE.40 Traffic Safety Fund 479.48 8 Retirement Fund '16745 Payroll Fund 49 ; 850 06 TOTAL Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that the vil_is be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Parchen, Hollingsworth. Nays: Jensen. Absent: Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6375 was read, authorizing and approving the expenditure of '-3,_000,_00 from the Capital Outlay Fund to County of San Diego for traffic signal at 30th and Highland. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM M. CARRIGAN was read, regarding rights to Colorado River .ter. The Colorado River Board of California and the San Diego County Water Authority is asking the coon- eration of the City Council of National City in_furthera.nce of the fight to protect California's share of Colorado River Water and presented a resolution which they asked that the Council consider adopting._ RESOLUTION NO. 6376 was read, "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COLORADO ?IVE . BOARD OF CALIFORNIA AND ITS OP"OSITION TO THE UPPER COLORADO RIVER B.°.q T.PROJECTS AS PROPOSED IN S. 500 AND H. R. 270 AND THE FRYINGPAN-ARKANSAS PROJECTS AS PROPOSED IN S, 300 AND H. R. 412, NOTIr PENDING IN CONGRESS." Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council -resent voting aye© COMMUNICATION FROM CHAFER OF COMMERCE CE regarding Navy' s plans for expansion in National City area, vas read. The Navy is anxious to cooperate with all interest_in the development of San Diego Bay; and it would be helpful if National City's long range water from planning was made available to the Navy, The communication was ordered filed. BULLETIN FROM CALIFORNIA TAXPAYERS' ASGOCIATION regarding the Seven -Point Taxpayer Program for good government - at the lowest possible cost, was read. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the Bulletin will be on file in her office. CERTIFICATE OF'INSURANC from'Nationl Lumber Comnany on their tideland lease, was presented, and City Clerk Alston requested it be referred to the City Attorney. NOTICE FROM CORPS OF ARMY ENGINEERS relative:to modification of Harbor Lines in San Diego Bay at Coronado, was read. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH ordered the Notice filed. Moved tsy Jensen, seconded by ?a_rchenrn, that the agreement with k/5/55 253 George Scott in regard'to the installation of setters be reconsidered. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Jansen, Parchen, Hollingsworth. Nays: Heck. Absent: Hodge. RESOLUTION NO. 6377 ryas read, accepting and,apnroving the agreement with George Scott, et u x, for connecting to National City sewer lines. Moved by Parch?en,seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Parchen, Hollingsworth. Nays: Heck. Councilwoman Jensen abstained from voting. Absent: Hodge. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN excused. COMMUNICATION FROM ETTER'BUSIN S1 BUREAU was read, stating that on February 23, 1955, the Board of Supervisors of San Diego County adopted an emergency ordinance regulating the use or distribution of coupon books entitling the holder thereof to receive goods or services. Likewise the City of San Diego adopted an emergency ordinance. Conies of the ordinances were enclosed for the Council's consideration. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Heck, this be referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. PETITION for 1911 Act Improvement for the construction of curb and sidewalk on Harbison Avenue from the Northerly boundary of -Rancho Hills No. 1 and No, 2 to_ the North line of 16th Street, was read. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, the petition be referred to the City Engineer for checking as to the validity of the signatures. Carried, al1_the Council present voting aye. PETITION for 1911 Act tunrovement for the construction of street grading, Raving, type "G" curb and sidewalks, the__ total estimated cost not to exceed 112.00 per from foot. Improvement district to embrace 'N" Avenue from the center- line of 18th Street to the centerline of 21st Street. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, the petition be referred to the City Engineer for checking. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. PETITION requesting the Council to investigate the fea.sibil- ty of installing a sewer line in the alley east of "<" Avenue, South of 18th Street to 20th Street, was read. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated this means an extension of the sewer approximately 660 feet. A request was made previously on a similar petition, which was the alley sewer on Granger Avenue. , REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read regarding the proposed sewer installation in alley South of 18th Street and 'pest of Granger Avenue. Sewers can be extended into this alley at an estimated total cost of 13,300.00. There are 16 probable present and future connections to this proposed sewer, The connection charges for'16 sewer laterals at 1175,00 each would return to the City 12,800.00. The net expense to the City would be approximately 1500.00. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that in his opinion *There we get an adequate return, not present but Potential connections, - it is advisable to service these areas, moved,by Jensen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager be aurhori- zed to have the sewers installed in the alleys, as requested. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Parchen, Hodge. 254 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FROM SAINT DIFGO SEAT AbliEPTISTNG COMPANY was- presented, and CITY CLERK ALSTON requested this be referred to the City Attorney for approval. _ COMMUNICATION FROG" MAYOReOF LONG REACH regarding Assembly Bill 3762, was read. This legislation threa.ten_s the rights of agencies of local goiternment to n'`n^nehtn of lands grant- ed to them by the State Legislature of the State of Calif- • ornia. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the communication be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. _ COI•MUNICATION FROM AL GRtAFF was read, thanking the Council for their partioination in the March of Dimes parade. APPLICATION FOR T" .BFER OF ON SALE Br'R BEVERAGE LICENSE by Cline F. "Wilson, was nresneted. R^^0RT FR0M CMIEF OF POLICE' SMITH states that investigation fails to disclose any known grounds for protest of this application. ,'Moved by Heck, seconded. by Jensen, that the apnlica.tion be err,. - roved. Carried, a/1 the Council »resent voting aY0. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING BY FRED SRADL7Y was present- ed. The building is to be moved from 3022 E. 8th Street to 1225 Harbison Avenue, for use as a dwelling. The Building Dent, recommends the granting of the request, subject to the following: 90 day time limit; performance bond in the amount of ` 1,000,00; removal or remodeling of non -complying rear portion; foundation; electric service; connection to sewer. RE"'0RT OF CITY "LAN^TFR T.TAGNER was read stating that -this structure could be made comnatable with others in the area by revisions to the exterior lines, especially roof overhangs and north details, Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the a' nlication be approved with the Building De artment's - recomrnend.ation, and with the Planning Denartmentts recommendation that revisions be made to make the build- ing connatable to the present existing structures and to future anticipated steelctures such As the- ov^:_'h^nging ro^f thc Council r:(,c.s7nt voting SEMI-ANNUAL RE"0RT OF CITY AUDITOR BONn'FLL was _resented. VICE MAYOR HOLLINGS? •TORT ' ordered the report filed. EVIDENCE OF ITTST_TR ANC'' PROTECTION from Chula Vista Sanitary Service was presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON referred this to the Attorney for checking. C01'YU2'TICATION FRO`' HE''.^'RT. A. BARNES was read , stating he is requesting the refund only on the balance of his Insurance Broker's License. He desires to keen his Real Estate Broker's License in a state of activity, Mrs. Alston stated the ruling of the City Attorney earlier/in the' m� eying -in rag�'..rd to Mr, Barnes1 request for' refuted �Ti11 anal REVISED PRELIMINARY ESTI7ATE for Harbison Avenue, Job No. 2454, by Byrl D. Rhelps, Engineer ofWork, was presented. The revised estimate is 120,077.11. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in line with the special plans that Mr. Phelps has submitted, we wish to adopt standard specifications for use on 1911 Projects. 7?S0L7CTION NO. 6378 was read, inserting Section No. 1 into the "Standard Specifications" of the City of National 4/5/55 255 City. Moved by Heck, secondnd by Jensen, that the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6379 was read, adopting scale of prevail- ing wnge rates for 1911 :Rro,j ects. roved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting ay,'. 1?7SOLUTION NO. 6380 was rend, ndonting the "Standard Specifications" of the City of i\Tationnl City as adopted by Resolution No. 6056; together with the plans submitted by Byrl D. Phelps, 'Engineer of t'Tork for the emnrovement-of HARBISON Av7NU4' between the centerline of Fourth Street and the centerline of Division Street, Ps the s•eeifien- tions and clans for the doing of said work and improvement. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all the Council nr-sent voting ny R 'SOLUTION NO. 6381 was react, designating: the Netionnl City Star News ns the news-7ane.r in wnich shall be pub- lished all notices, resolutions, ord-rs or other matters required to be published in connection with^the nroce,,d- ings to be had and taken for the doing of the work and improvement of Harbison Avenue Moved. by Jensen, second- ed by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, n.11 the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION F710Y GUY & GUY wn s rend, stating in Janu?ry 25.00 vas paid for City licens= for D. P. Guy, Peal T'state Broker. Fr. Guy nas;s-d away Febru?ry 10, anc7 they wish to inquire whether a refund can be made on his license'or if it could be transferred to Mrs.'Annie P. Allison, also a broker, who will be working in this office, roved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City Clerk answer this letter steting that it is imnossibl e to make a refund or effect a transfer of the license; and thnt a new application must be made. Carried, nll the Council present voting aye. C0 UNTICATION FROM CAL I FORNIA-a! IT,•+Pr.T STA77 LT,-,r IN9uR.ANC7 CO"' -'ANY wrs presented. CITY CL7 J AL9TrN stated sometime ago the City Ersnloyees asked that she request a statis- tical resort, and the report is embr^cecin the communica- tion. They have listed the amount of money _laid to the employees and the amount of money paid by the the errloyees, and state their Company is nrenared_to offer the following liberalizations to the 7'1an. These liberal.- izations are to be made without increase in nremiums. They are a.s follows: 1. IncreAse the employee and de-- nendent Daily Hospital Benefit from 8,00 to 2. Increase the Extra Hospital Exnnnse Allowance fror_? '160,00 to 200,00 for employees and dependents., 3. Increasethe Polio Benefit for emnloyees and depend- ents from 't1,500.00 to '`5,000,00. 7oved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Council nnrrove th= increase in benefits as outlined by the California.-f+T-stern States Life Insurance Company, with no increase in the premium rate, and that it be referred to the City Manager for action. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REQUEST'FOR •P7717TD ON PpTSIN"Sq LICT'NSE by tr. L. & Adeline Burnham, in the amount. of q0,00 was read. This is based on estimated gross sales. Th- requ-stwas arnroved by City Tr-asurer Holgat=, 'zoved by Heck, seconded. by Jansen, 4/5/55 256 that the refund be allowed.. C^rried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Paschen, Hodge. CITY C {R'' ALSTON stated she received a. communication from the Highland Avenue Improvement Association and requested that it be placed on the Council's agenda for the April 19th meeting;, Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the matter be rla.ced on the April l9th Agenda, PA requested. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPOT F7.07 HOUSING DITECTOR GAUTF'REAUX for the month. of February, was read, showing a net •revenue. of �22,24.1.9LI. Fr. Gautereaux requested a transfer of ?4238,00 from Olive - wood Housing Security Deposit Trust el Agency Fund to the Olivewood Housing General Fund. CITY 74AI'TA ER BIRD read a 'report from the City Engineer regarding 1911 Act Petition for the improvement of "T' Avenue between the centerline of 18th Street and the centerline of 21.st Street, stating a check with the County Assessor's records show that 75.75 of the front- age is represented as desiring the improvement. It is the recommendation of the City Engineer that the Council authorize the preparation of Plans, specifications and_ mans of an improvement district, and make an estimate of cost and rnreliminary cost assessment. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City -Engineer's recommendation be approved, and that the necessary resolution be prepared. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. R7S0LT"TIN'T PTO. 6382 was read, ordering plans and srecifi ca- tions for the improvement of "K" Avenue between the center- line of 18th Street and the centerline of 2lst Street, as petitioned, to -wit: Grading, the construction of Tyne "G" curbs, the construction of sidewalks, and. raving. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting Tye, CITY MAI'AGEP BIRD reported that'after checking the bids received for plant mix material, it is his finding that the bid of both the Daley Corn. and. the Y. H. Golden Construction Company both are the low bidders. It is his recormendation that the bid of the Daley Corp. be accepted, for the reason that there is no stipulation of a minimum quantity to be delivered at any one time, and a resolution be prepared. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City manager's recommendation awarding the plant mix bid to the Daley Corn. be e.prroved, and a. resolution be prepared, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. M LTTOr7 me! d 83 v.s, - .t , ascelltitg the bid .r Corp, to supply City of National City of National City with plant mix material, and the Vice Mayor is authorized to execute contract for the same, Moved by Jensen, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, COMMUNICATION F'OM SAI•T DIEGO NTP"ISMATTC SOCIETY was read, asking that the Mayor proclaim the week of April 23 to 29, 1955, AS "National Coin E•Teek in National City". ?'loved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that a.proclamation be forthcoming from our price Ta.yor. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 415 /55 257 BTQU'ST OF JOSEPH DAICO for a special ap/lication for no oversize driveway at 1406 National Avenue, was read. CITY MANAG'R BIRD recommended the granting of the request. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Heck, that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution for th installation of the oversize driveway. Carried, all the Upon present voting aye. REPORT OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COT,rT,RITTTE was read. The following recommendations have been made by the,Traffic Safety Committee: 1. 7iden Palm Avenue anproch to inter- section at 18th Street to aid turning movements, (18th :Street 1911 Act will take care of cart of this), 2© The businesses having "off street" narking along 8th Street should be requested to have their exits on to 8th Street with no left turns permitted and entrrnces from the side streets. 3. A street light is recommended to be installed at the -intersection of 17th Street and Coolidge__Avenue and also one at llth Street and Helen Circle. 4. It is recommended that signs be installed and the pavement painted so as to designate the area east of Harbison on 8th Street as a. school zone. CITY ''ANAG77 BID -suggested that no action be taken on the widening of Palm Avenue approach at the present time. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the street light be installed at the inter- section of 17th and Coolidge and also the one .at llth and Helen Circle be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Traffic Safety Committeets recommendation that signs be installed and the pavement painted to designate' the area east of Harbison on 8th Street as a school zone, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendation be accented regarding item No. 2. Carried, al1 the Council present voting aye. C0 r'UNICATION FRnT,,; FIB^ CHIEF BAILt.Y was read, recommending that a six-inch hydrant be installed on the northwest corner of 18th Street and Newell Avenue. CITY AN G 7 PT71) stated he arnroved the recommendation, however not the installation at'this narticulnr tl.me, or if the installa- tion is granted, Engirfeerts Dent. be contacted to have it established at the finished'grace, of 18th Street. 'oved by Jensen, seconded by Heck, that _the Fire Chiefs s request be granted, with the proviso made by the City 1-nnagr. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth. Y ys: None. Absent: Parchen, Hodge. CITY .,,TA"PGr7 FIBD requested an increase in the l�uilding Inspection Department of x900.00, for the nurpose of augmenting the salary fund in the budget At the present time, Account No. 520-A 1. 'roved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the rec+uest be granted, "Carried, by the fellow_ ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck,'Jensen, Hollingsworth. Nays: None. Absent: Parchen, Hodge. CITY "!ANAGER BI?D` recommended for appointment, as a De+uty General Inspector, Raymond E. Phelps, effective April 16, 1955., rate 20, sten "C", `360.O0 per month. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the appointment be made, as recommended by the City Manager. Carried, by the following vote to -Tit: Ayes: Heck, Jensen, Hollingsworth, N ys: None. Absent: Perchen, Hodge. CITY MA.GFR RTRD stated the Council had requested r 4/5/55 258 report from the City Treasurer and City Manager in connect- ion to rebates or overcharges or protested penalty charges, in connection with business licenses, and the report is as follows: HOT'TARn FURNITURE,8,75; ACT ANTEI!*TTt_ S 'R TI ', 17.50; SINTON MOTORS, 17.50; BOSTICK USED CAR CENTER, 18.• 5; D &; L FISH BAIT, 16.25• U C T V, 16.25; CAROL'S UR"TITUE, ' 10.00; MATTHET'TS T V, k8 , 75 ; SAT'TDY DAIGLE' S T' EN' $ SToBE , 7.00; DAVID DOCTOR JFIr'LRY, 18,75; LITTLE BOHE'-IAr BAYER, 18.75 ; FRAN ENBERG RADIO T `T , 17.50 ; LYON VAN &- STORAGE, 115.00; START &- FINAL IRIS, 111.25. The above are businesses who paid the 501 penalty for urrler-estimation of. gross 301 or more for not adjusting before December 31st as required in Ordinance No. 708, Section 16, and who have been in business in National City only one year, The following businesses object to the 501 penalty end have not paid the nenalty to clear the 195L license, the'efore we are having to hold the 1955 license according to ordinance No. 708, Section 16: B RCAIr e Lt"S TS, "'}u u( !Inking a. total of 1152.00. Moved by Heck, seconded by J. r_s :i, that this eall , c n- . 50-v penalty as,assessed in �.�._ n•med b';,_'�.n^ss firms be re- funded, except for Bercaw &- LukshJa, o-:- -. Dotal of 1122.00 to be refunded, as reported, and that tr.c; City License Clerk henceforth notify annroxima;;eiy '{u ,1^ys in advance that it is necessary to correct the bus ns license, Bercaw &c Lukshis should be notified that the Council is waiving the penalty this year, and that they be nailed their 1955 business license due to the fact that they have deposited the money.with the License Clerk, Carried, by the following vote to --grit: Ayes; Heck, Jensen, Hollings- worth. Nays! None, Absent : Barchen , Hodge, CITY MAYAGL'R BIRD requested authorization for the City Attorney and he to prepare an ordinance to govern the cutting of streets. Moved by Jensen, seconded. by Heck, that the request be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it has been brought to the atten- tion of his office whether we have an ordinance to prohibit the -continuing length of going out of business sales, fire sales, etc, wherein it has been made known to us th^t certain businesses advertise they are going out of business, nut un signs to get rid of their merchandise, yet they keep sunnlementing their merchandise and continue their sales. It is requested that the City Attorney be authorized to explore this matter and present a.n ordinance controlling same. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager's recommendation be annroved, and the ordinance be prepared to prevent this type of business. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he would like an e<xoression from the Council as to what the City Manager's office is to inform applicants who wish to lease our tidelands; what tentative commitments, if any, can be made, etc. It is suggested, if possible, thet we review the leases in existence at the Present time, and that the City Attorney prepare a. standard lease. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager be given the power to negotiate long term leases for companies that are going to make substantial improvements on the tidelands, and approve the Manager's recommendation that a study be made of the Present leases and leasee holders. Carried, all the Council nresent voting aye, VICE MAYOR HOLLINGS74T0RTH asked the City Attorney if the t`',f 5/55 nrorosed 'prat .er Ordinonc r d `or ATTC "*" '' OUT' 'At stated it wns, by Jansen. that a hearing on the nro seed Tres Ord .nDnce be set for ° O A, ,► ,14,4Y ' , 1955. All the Counc1.1 ; resent voting ay, .259 ng. seconded er Carried Mood by Heck, seconded ' w Jensen, that the City creel .re R11 that portion of the area t ►st of the line running Sou h from El Toyon School surlAus .Land', no ton^ er ne +de . for ecrub1ic rurroses, and that a nubile hearing e., set, rdanc. in t�1� with law, r- servinaRmll mart i on of the easterly section for City nurr?osee, s designRted on the Mar as a nursery. Carrie` , 'i1l ti Council wresent voting Rye the - T"O , 'AL yALTX renortpdi tha t i t 6 t�_ rot; collections for the month of Mnrch t- e :e )3/,o29.o Tot units v .cat d d.irinr, , the month 55.�,- e�c'! c.ur in;. !TarCb 75 units. Total.. units oceuried as of k'ril 1st 842. here h .s been A change it the total units iri t ,e nroj ct from the original 895 to 875. BORIASP of vacated. bachelor nartrrent a they h!+ve been converged into three bedroom units, which are in grPt demand, , ►nd thereby gp injn ' in our net income. COUNC! A P RECu in to the o re s s bein, mRde in re ,airing curbs throe ; t the City. Orr': 7.A! AG ?l''b stated. quite a lot of t rr_ hats beer done in this regard, 8th Strt, has been nntc ed from Tr tional Ave;, to 010 *venue,. coeiderc 1 p amount of work in Q I i r o wo o e T e rx'e, e Brea, a number in the Old Town area., • Moved by Jeneetl, seconded by Heck, th closed. Carri dy, all the Councjl rrei ?meting closed ` TV 1: 5 P. . VT C mee Ling be nt trotint, aye. FC”