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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 03-23 CC ADJ MIN230 National City, California, March 23, 1954 Adjourned meeting of March 16, 1954, of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Sarn at 7:30 P.M. o'clock, Council- men present: Campbell, Jensen; Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Councilmen absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Gautereaux; Warwick. MRS. KODISH, 2107 "A" Avenue, was present and stated that within the past two weeks a fire occurred in'the County area adjacent to National City and our City Fire Department fought the fire. If the residents in the County wish to stay out there and not pay City taxes then why should they be given protective services of the City's taxpayers? The fire was in the canyon area in back of the Duel, Pond. MAYOR SARN stated he understood the reason our Fire Department answered the call was because of the high winds and Chief Bailey was afraid the sparks might fly and catch fire to property in the City. MAYOR SARN requested the City Attorney to prepare a brief resume in regard to our insurance protection con- cerning police and firemen and present to the heads of the departments. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated it was her under- standing the fire started in a trash pile and the County had been notified, but today somebody again dumped garbage. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he checked today with the local health officer. COUNCILMAN MOESER stated it would have to be referred to the Department of Public Works instead of the Health Department because it is within their jurisdiction to control that situation. RESOLUTION NO. 6137 was read, directing the Engineer of Work to prepare a report on Roselawn Avenue in compliance with the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6138 was read, directing the Engineer of Work to prepare a report on Harbison Avenue in compliance with the Special Assessment Investigation Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Moeser, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated we have the difficulties straightened out in regard to "A" Avenue improvement so we will be able to proceed. He also has recommended that any new petitions in the future should have the waiver of the special investigaticl- act. MR. PHELPS was in accord. COMMUNICATION FROM BYRL D. PHELPS was read regarding the improvement on 18th Street. The percentage of frontage requesting the improvement is 43%. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated previously the thinking was that if at least 50% did not sign that the normal drop off along the line would set us up for a majority protest. If we had 60% some could drop off and still carry on without the majority protest. MR. PHELPS stated that 18th Street is a street that is used by more than the local residents and that is the reason we are asking for State aid on that particular project. DONALD CARR, 2408 E. 18th Street; was present and stated his wife and Mrs. Ara Donald took around a petition for the im- provement of E. 18th Street about a year and a half ago and they obtained about 85% of the property owners signatures, 3/23 and asked how the 43% was arrived at. MR. PHELPS stated that was figured on the frontage of the property c•hne-s in the area,. He also stated he believes tha.0 t ma. j',r _ty of the property owners do want the improverr.nt r.nc no doubt another 5$ of signatures could be obi`; ined. i'YA D0?;ALD. 2340 E. 18th St:..°yet, was present and stated she will try and obtain an additiona_. 5% or more of signatures. Mrs. Donald stated that Mrs, Carr phoned the City and asked them to put some gravel or something in front of her house as there was so much water there. Someone from the City came and looked at it but did not do anything about it. CITY M4YA;':ER GAUTEREAUX stated the past several days the Street Department has been ,ery busy with cave ins, etc.but he will take this matter up with the Street Supt. MR. PHELPS suggested that these people bring in an extra petition and file with the City Clerk, and if it made over 50% then you could proceed if four -fifths of the Council so voted, The plans are all completed, the contract documents are all written, the specifications will be finished by the State tomorrow, so the work is ready to call for bids after we have had the hearing. C0"JNCILMAN PAR.CHEN asked if the matter of sewer laterals had been settled and if the Publ.c Utilities are going to put in new mains before we surface 18th Street. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated the Utilities Companies asked him if he would give them the maximum amount of notice of any intentions of improvements. He will now be able to give them an approximate date of the start of work. It is a question now whether the City wants to go ahead and put in approximately 45 laterals that are needed on 18th Street. EDNA MARS, 2340 E 18th Street; was present and said she would like to know the approximate cost on a 50 foot lot if she circulates a petition. MR. PHELPS stated he will give her a rough estimate as to what it might be. RESOLUTION NO. 6139 was read, authorizing Mayor Frank J. Sarn to sign a Notice of Completion for the work of resurfacing certain streets as performed by Morris Van Meter. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to record the same. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried; all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6140 was read, authorizing Mayor Frank J. Sarn to sign a Notice of Completion for the work of resurfacing certain streets as performed by M. H. Golden Construction Co. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to record the same. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6141 was read. terminating the Community Re- development Agency immediately upon the adoption of this Resolution. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he had prepared a resolution accept- ing two deeds, one from Safeway Stores and one from Troy H. and Sarah F. Shipman. RESOLUTION NO, 6142 was read. accepting two parcels of real property as setforth in the Resolution. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to receive on behalf of the City the deeds and to record same. Moved by Campbell; seconded by Moeser, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried; all the Council present voting aye. 3/23 232 RESOLUTION NO. 6143 was read, accepting two surer easements (for the new location of the sewer on property known as South Bay Plaza). Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6144 was read; granting a special zone variance permit to George 0. Campbell for the purpose of R-2 usage on certain property known as 2323 E. 18th Street. Moved by Campbell; seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6145 was read, approving the recommendations of the Civil Service Commission, as setforth on exhibit attached to the Resolution. (This changes the meeting dates of the Commission, and sets up the job classifications and specifications for painter's helper, carpenter's helper, park lead msn and maintenance man). Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE from San Diego Seat Advertising Company was approved as to form by Attorney Campbell. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Sarn, that the certificate be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Jensen, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the Certificate of Insurance from National Lumber Company contains one provision that should be changed; that is, "it should not be cancelled without notice to us" and suggested it be changed before it is accepted. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the requests of Tipton Motors, Pacific Electric and Jean Kingsley for refund on business license are all legally refundable. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Moeser, that the refunds be allowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Jensen, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the Traffic Safety Committee wished to know whether or not they could recommend the installation of signs on a parkway, and if it was in violation of Ordinance No. 115. It is not prohibited by Ordinance No. 115, if they put in their own posts or poles, however the Council must give permission to use that parkway, and if they do they should restrict it and provide that permission could be withdrawn at any time. RESOLUTION NO. 6146 was read, authorizing the extension of the lease as defined by Document 14422 between the City of National City and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway for an indefinite period of time; upon the same terms and conditions as in the lease imposed, except the termination of said lease shall be made after not less than six months notice of said intention to terminate is given by one party to the other. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6147 was read, cancelling, releasing, and extinguishing all easements and rights of way for sewer purposes on property described in said Resolution. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a quitclaim deed releasing, cancelling and extinguishing to the 3/23 . 233 record owner of the property in National City, which property is more particularly described as setforth on exhibit attached to the Resolution, all easements and rights of Way for sewer purposes. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated one of these is the lateral that comes down Edgerton Way and the other one covers the portion of the sewer which will run'under the proposed Woolworth Building. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK asked whether anything had been dedided regarding the sewer laterals for,l8th Street and Harbison Avenue. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated the placing of the sewer laterals into the properties prior to completion of work would be the proper thing to do on any of the 1911 Act projects wherever it is possible. With respect to Harbison Avenue the laterals should be placed before the work is done. On 18th Street we will have ample time as far as expense of laterals is concerned which will probably carry us into the next fiscal period. 0n Harbison Avenue we can afford to take care of the laterals within this fiscal period. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Jensen, that the City Engineer be directed to proceed with the work on the sewer laterals on Harbison Avenue, and that it be planned so that it can be carried through as a nice uniform development. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked that the Attorney explain the ex- penditure of $1200.00 in February on our health permits. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the $1200.00 that was paid on the health permits was in accordance with the contract we have with the County. It is based on $10.00 per health permit. There were 120 permits sent in. We collect $10.00 from the people to whom the permits are issued and the County turns around and charges us the same. That is on : n annual basis. We should not issue more than 10 or 15 additional permits for the remainder of the year. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN inquired about the paving around the new Fire Station. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated at the present time there has been no design of the completion of the drill yard. It has not been decided whether we will put up a retaining wall, whether it will be done during this fiscal year using additional funds or do a part of it and leave the rest until possibly the next fiscal year. We are anticipating during this fiscal period of laying a base immediately in front between the strip paving and the gutter and putting in a gravel base with an oil surface on the top. It is a question of what the Council wishes done at this time. Mr. Gautereaux said he would like the opportunity of bringing in some plans, specifications and costs for completion of the job. COUNCILMAN MOESER asked if the City Manager has had an opportunity to meet with the Traffic Safety Committee regarding the traffic hazard at l0th and Highland in the vicinity of the Mayfair Market. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX said he has not yet had an opportunity. COUNCILMAN MOESER said 8th and "L" is also a dangerous spot. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX said there is a bank at 8th and "L" that does cause the traffic coming out of "L" to come to a complete stop before proceeding. The bank needs to be returned. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX in regard to the dedication of the Fire Station was read. April 3, 1954, has been tentatively set as the date for the dedication. Chief 3/23 234 Bailey and the Manager are working out detailed plans which will include the City Council with the Mayor delivering the dedicatory speech and proclamation. It is anticipated follow- ing the dedication open'house Will be conducted by the Fire Department from 11:00 A.M. till 9:00 P.M. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX asked that Mayor Sarn deliver the dedicatory speech and also be responsible for getting a minister to deliver the invocation. MAYOR SARN asked that the City Manager send invitations to the heads of the various cities, Chamber of Commerce, civic organizations, banks, Bureau of Fire Under- writers, San Diego City and County Fire Officials, etc. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX suggested it be publicized ire local and San Diego papers. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the City Manager has a contract with the San Diego Gas & Electric Company for installationof lights on 12th Street between National Avenue and "D". It provides for 16 lights. RESOLUTION NO. 6148 was read, approving an agreement between the City of National City and the San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Frank J. Sarn, Mayer, is authorized and directed to execute the same on behalf of the City. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the meeting be closed. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. MA 0', IT ONAL , ALIFORNIA 3/23