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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955 07-05 CC MIN1 National City, California, July 5, 1955 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 8:30 A.M. Council members present: Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Council members absent: Heck, Parchen. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Wagner, Curran, Lill, Holgate, Gautereaux. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag, followed by invocation by Mayor Hodge, Moved by Jensen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 21, 1955, be approved, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the minutes of the adjourned meeting of June-28, 1955, be approved. Carried, ell the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 528 signed by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company and Imperial Metals Corporation, relative to the Santa Fe lands located on the East side of the southerly extension of Haffly Avenue, South of 24th Street. It was recommended that this petition be denied. AN APPEAL from IMPERIAL METALS CORPORATION was read, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission. GABRIEL BERG, representing imperial Metals Corp., was present, and asked that the Council set the hearing of the appeal at the earliest possi- ble date. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the hear- ing be set for July 19th at 8:00 P.M. Carried,, all the Council pres- ent voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 529, signed by L. W. Cornman, was read, relative to the property at 325 Norton Avenue. Petitioner is requesting permission to construct an additional residential unit over the existing garage to conform with all existing ordinance requirements on a 45 foot by 140 foot lot in an R-2 Zone, therefore variance is requested for reduction in lot width from 50 feet to 45 feet. Petitioner is also requesting a sideyard variance from 4 feet to 3 feet 5 inches on the existing residence. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that zone variance be granted. COUNCILMAN HECK present. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be sustained, and a resolution prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Parchen, Councilman Heck abstained from voting. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 530, signed by Amerigo J. Iannucci relative to the property at 2041 "Je Avenue. Petitioner is requesting permia- sion to construct a two bedroom apartment over a four car garage with reduction in rear yard setback to six feet even with the garage. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the application be accepted. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Parchen. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 527 signed by Elmer and Marie Griggs relative 7/5/55 2 to the property at 1440 E. 8th Street. Petitioners are requesting permission to enlarge the Pitch and Putt Golf Course and parking lot in an R-1-A and R-4 Zones. Petition received signed by 12 people representing seven parcels of property requesting that if the zone variance is granted the owner of the existing Pitch and Putt Golf Course erect a solid board fence eight feet high, topped by seven feet of small mesh wire, the full length of the residential proper.. ties extending on all sides of the proposed extension area. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the exception be granted provided a fence in accordance with the petition presented by the adjoining property owners is constructed and provision is made for off street parking for ten cars. COMMUNICATION FROM MR. AND HRS. GRIGGS was read requesting that the Council not act upon the recom- mendation made by the Planning Commission due to the fact that there are several facts which were misrepresented to the Commission but to consider some new facts and statements made by parties concerned. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, this be referred back to the Planning Commission for further clarification and consideration. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding the final map of Williams Manor No. 3 Subdivision, was read. The City Engineer advised that the map is approved by his department, subject to final engineering check and the required corrections. Ordinance No. 803 specifies 100 foot minimum diameter for a cul-de-sac, any exception requires the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the approval of the City Council. The proposed cul-de-sac on 9th Street has a diameter of 90 feet. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that Williams Manor No. 3 Subdivision be accepted, taking into consideration the Engineer's report and acceptance of the 90 foot cul-de-sac. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the map of Williams Manor No. 3 Subdivision be approved, and that a resolution be prepared in accordance with the Planning Commission and City Engineer's recommendations. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Parchen. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION regarding the final map of Ricardo Terrace Subd., was presented. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the map be accepted subject to the final approval of the City Engineer. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated that the subdivider has requested the map not be submitted at this meeting. HEARING ON ZONING OF McCORMACK ANNEXATION was held at this time. No one was present protesting, and no written protests were received. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSW:JORTH stated this annexation has been before the Planning Commission for a period of three or more years and the Commission approved the front section for R-2 and the rear section R-1. At that time Mrs. Hollingsworth was a member of the Planning Commission but since that time her feeling has changed in this re- gard because there is so little R-1 area left in National City, and this could be made R-1. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated the Commission felt, that due to the fact that they had promised the owners of the property that type of zoning that they should proceed with it. The new zoning map has had approval by the Planning Commission for this proposed zoning. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for the next Council hearing. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6435 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to G. C. & Afton M. Trotochau for the purpose of permitting C-3-A usage in ardor to construct a service station, also variance of set- back lines to permit installation of a sign. Moved by Jensen, 7/5/55 3 seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. 887, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 712 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, BY AMENDING SECTION 10 REs. LATING TO THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES", was presented for the second and final reading, and read in full„ Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting ayes COUNCILWOMANT HOLLINGSWORTH stated we have not had any report from the Traffic Safety Committee for weeks and that she would like to recom- mend that a light, or lights, be put in Shirley Manor, and that the Traffic Safety Committee make a study of this. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated she was informed that the hill behind the last row of houses in Shirley Manor Subdivision was to have been planted with some kind of a plant that would prevent erosion, This was to be done by the subdividers. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated she did not know whether or not this was included in the subdivision map; and asked that the City Manager investigate and see if there was anything mentioned in the final map that was supposed to take care of that. COUNCILMAN HECK stated the Traffic Safety Committee were asked for a recom- mendation about parking on Highland Avenue, REPORT FROM RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD regarding the Story Book Ball, was read, giving an accounting as following: receipts $132.50; expenses $163.27, Internal Revenue Tax $10.45, City Tax $"2.85, total $176.57, making a net loss of $44.07. It was felt that the activity was of considerable value in the opening of the Summer Recreational Program, COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated she would like to recommend that if this should become an annual affair that expenses be held down by holding the dance in the Community Building and not hiring an expensive orchestra. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the bond of Glens Falls Insurance Company #554069, being the surety bond for Raymond T, Keener appears to be in proper form, and recommended it be approved, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Attorney's recommendation be allowed. Carried, by the following vote to.wit: Ayes; Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absents Parchen, ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that Firemen Fund Insurance Company Policy No, F9-170029 which is a fleet policy covering the automobiles owned by the City providing fire and theft coverage appears to be in order, and recommended it be approved. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Attorney's recommendation be followed, Carried, by the following vote to.wits Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge, Nays: None. Absent: Parehen. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on the meeting of the American Right of Way Association in Los Angeles. The problem which was discussed was the problem of the costs of relocation of public utilities when the City needs to make public improvements, It was a very good seminar of that subject and we find that it is a problem which is receiving more and more attention by all agencies, as a result of which the County of Loa Angeles is engaged in extensive litigation with practically all of the public utilities in that County involving technical points which have not yet been determined. It is antici- pated that the litigation in Los Angeles County will ultimately settle some of the problems. The applicability of some of the problems discussed through our situation -with the California Water & Telephone Company is rather direct and the attendance at the conference was beneficial to the City. 7/5/55 4 ATTORNEY CURRAN stated we have had the claim pending for sometime for a refund of taxes by the Paradise Valley Sanitarium and Hospital. The amount of the claim is $17,053.68. Subject to the approval of the City Council, through the Attorneys for the Paradise Valley Sanitarium and Hospital, we have an agreement whereby rather than simply making a recommendation for a refund, and a refund being made, the Sanitarium is willing to enter into a contract accepting the sum of $$7,677.12 as full settlement. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the refund be allowed, according to the City Attorney's recommendation, and that we enter into a contract to do so. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absents Parchen, BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $6,629.98 Traffic Safety Fund 2,616.84 Park Fund 744.97 Payroll Fund 28,331,17 TOTAL $38,322.96 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: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen. Absent: Parchen. DEED OF DEDICATION FROM SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT for portion of 24th Street, was presented. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated Mr. McDonald, Supt. of the School District has been informed of the policy of the Council requiring improvements. The Planning Commission's recommendation did not contain a requirement for improvements, and the policy was established subsequent to the recommendation of the Commission. CITY ENGINEER LILL stated he talked with Mr. McDonald in regard to the improvements not only of one-half of 24th Street but the other three streets surrounding the school site. He ex- pressed surprise as he knew nothing of any streets having to be improved in this particular area. Mr. Lill stated there might be a question as to whether or not we would want 24th Street improved as it would be only a half street as it is abutting on County prop- erty. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the deed for one-half of 24th Street be accepted in view of the fact that of the points clarified by the City Engineer in regard to the street only being a half street, and a resolution be prepared accepting the deed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen. Absent: Parchen. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated the Planning Commission has been recommending that streets be improved before accepting the deeds. That is the policy of the Council and has been for a number of months. We do require that of subdivisions and of that of other people, and we recently stopped some definite improvements that would have been made because of the Council policy. Mrs. Hollingsworth said she would like the Planning Commission to give more careful consideration on this policy. However, sometimes the Council would be in error in insisting on this, therefore if the Planning Commission did so find that it was an undue hardship or would be only part of a street, or if it would not be advisable at the time, or a street that could not go through, the Planning Commission could so recommend. It would help the Council if the Planning Commission would carefully investi- gate whether or not this policy should be strictly adhered to in every case. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he too thought the Planning Commission should give this consideration, but we also mentioned in our policy 7/5/55 5 that if it was illogical we would not require improvements. COMMUNICATION FROM CORA R. HALLETT was read regarding the appointment of Trustees to the Library Board. It has long been the custom of the Council to accord the Library Board the courtesy of nominating appoint- ees to fill vacancies on that Board, and therefore she protests the Council refusing this courtesy. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Heck, that the letter be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Parchen. COMMUNICATION FROM LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES was read, registering protest against the recent action of the Council pertaining to appoint- ment of members to the Library Board. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked City Clerk Alston if the Library Board received copies of the minutes or if there has been a policy that whenever there has been a change of Council policy whether all Committees, Commissions or Boards are so informed, CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the Library does receive a copy of the minutes. As to notifying them of the change of policy that was not done because it was in the minutes and assumed the minutes would be read. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, the letter be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hollingsworth, that the Mayor write a letter to the Library Board explaining why the Council had adopted this policy. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City Clerk address a letter to all Boards, and Commissions ad- vising them of the Council's policy for reappointments and the reason why; and whenever a vacancy occurs on a Board or Commission that they submit a minimum of three names for each vacancy for consideration. These three names would not be binding on the Council for appointment. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: Hollingsworth. Absent: Paschen. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF ON SALE BEER LICENSE by the Corral, 22 W. 8th Street, was presented. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Hollings. worth, that the application be filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, recommending that the City consider the realignment of the southerly extension of Tide• lands Avenue south from 24th Street, to run parallel with the proposed southerly extension of Haffly Avenue south of 24th Street; and that the City negotiate with the Santa Fe Railroad now towards such re- location, since such realignment would permit rectangular shaped industrial sites with uniform rail and road access. COMIMUNICATION FROM SAP? DIEGO & ARIZONA EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY was read, stating that they desired to participate in jointly serving with the Santa Fe, the City's Tidelands property as well as the land owned by the Santa Fe at that point. It is asked that consideration be given to the proposal. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated that the City Manager has already straightened out Tidelands Avenue with the Santa Fe and asked if the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Company has any property in that area. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that perhaps what is known as the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Lands is in owner- ship of the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Company, which is the Southern Pacific Company. As far as the original letter of the Cham- ber of Commerce is concerned that matter is progressing and is well in hand. Engineering has completely realigned the projection of Tidelands Avenue from 24th Street South. A recess was declared by Mayor Hodge. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council members present: 7/5/55 6 Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Council members absent: Parchen. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she has a policy from State Compensation Insurance Fund and requested that it be approved by the City Attorney. Also a policy of insurance .from the Insurance Agents Association on vandalism and malicious mischief, which Mrs. Alston requested be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 6436 was read, authorizing the following transfer of funds: from the Trust & Agency Fund to the General Fund, the sum of $2,096.82; from the Trust & Agency Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund, the sum of $1,361.10, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated the Council members have been furnished with a report of the Planning Commission for the fiscal year 1954- 55 and also a letter of recommendation on the proposed new zoning regulations and domestic animal ordinance. The Commission having held the sufficient number of public hearings on these matters recom- mends that it be refereed to the City Attorney for his study, comment and recommendations and that the Council setup a date for a public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance. The map of the zone plan is attached to the existing ,one plan. The Commission has been over the zone plan and has made numerous changes and recommendations as originally set forth. It was the recommendation of the City Attorney that the Council proceed with the hearing and the Attorney will review it. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that a public hearing on the proposed new zoning regulations and regulations controlling domestic animals, etc. be held 7:30 P.M. on July 26, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM DR. MARY E. BARNES was read, acknowledging appoint- ment to the Library Board. The Communication was ordered filed, PUBLIC NOTICE RELATIVE TO MODIFICATION OF HARBOR LINES IN SAN DIEGO BAY ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, was presented. The approved modification establishes a new pierhead and bulkhead line on the easterly side of Coronado between existing stations 151 and 157 and 183 and 189. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that is the tideland re- alignment for a short distance on the Coronado shore where they are going to fill in. It is an official .tto t ification of the approval. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported that the City is faced with a suit by the Chula Vista Sanitary Service, and asked for a motion by the Council, if they so approve, acting upon the advice of the Legal Dept., that we withhold from the final payment to the Chula Vista Sanitary Service $4,000.00. That is the amount we are counter -suiting. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager's and City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: Hollingsworth. Absent: Parchen. CITY MANAGER BIRD presented the tentative budget for the 1955-56 fiscal year, with certain recommendations, and proposals. The budget provides for a tax rate of $1.60 per $100.00 assessed valuation. CITY MANAGER BIRD asked if the Council wished a public hearing held on the budget, and how many copies will be necessary to be prepared. DIRECTOR OF HOUSING GAUTEREAUX stated in prior years it has been customary to give copies of the budget to various organizations who are interested, the Chamber of Commerce, and interested groups. It was the concensus of the Council that a hearing on the budget be held at madjourned meeting. Moved by Bollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, 7/5/55 7 that we prepare 20 tentative budgets. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX was presented, showing net revenue of $24,258.08 for the month of May. HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX stated our vacancy loss for June was $431.02. As of June 30th there were 863 units occupied. Total units in the project as of to date are 874. COUNCILMAN HECK asked 1Ir. Gautereaux if he had made a survey as to how much additional the increased rates of the utilities will cost the City. MR. GAUTEREAUX stated this survey will be ready by the next Council meeting. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the meeting be ad- journed to Wednesday, July 13th at 8:00 P.M. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 A.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 7/5/55