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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955 11-01 CC MIN104 National City, California, November 1, 1955. Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 8:30 A.M. o'clock. Council members present: Fessman; Hollingsworth, Hodge. Council members absent: Heck, Jensen. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Gautereaux, Wagner, Holgate, Curran, Lill, Hendershot. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Rev. Betz. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 18, 1955, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6506 was read, transferring the sum of $40,000.00 from the Capital Outlay Fund to the Special Street Fund, as a loan. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by 'Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the council present voting aye. RESOLUTION N6. 6507 was read, approving a lease dated October 18, 1955 by and between the City of National City and National Dry Kiln and Processins Company, and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and cirected tc execute the same for and in behalf of the City. Meed by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. HEARING ON CLOSING l.LLEY IN BLOC$ 119 was held at this time. ATTORNEY LINDSAY representing W. F4. Vincent, owner of five 25 foot lots which font on Harding Avenue, back to the alley, was present. It is Mr. Vincent's position that the closing of this alley would remote a public necessity and public convenience in that those who occupy his property will be cut off from a means of ingress to the apartments ih which they live, adjacent to the alley. Mr. BroVm who owns the property on the East side of the alley, two 25 foot lots, 'abutting on loth and Coolidge also joins Mr. Vincent Ix opposirip the closing. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded 'Qy. Fessman, that the resolution not be adopted for closing the antire alley, and that the original Planning Commission's reeommendatin for closing the alley down to Lots 5 and 18 be approved. tarried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessmap, Ho11 ff gsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Jensen. HEARING ON ZONE CHANGE requested v Mr. Hesseltine from R-1-A, and R-2 to C-2 (Sout4pabt co,rhee' h atilt Harbilnn'AYenue) > j was held at 't,Ais time. No wri ten protests were received. L. WENDELL HESSELTINE, 4785 Mayapan Drive, a Mesa, was present and presented a pe`itioncontinaing).62 names of residents in the surrounding are,; of ?;he zone, w4p are not opposed to the granting of t-c' zone char e. 'r. Hesselting also presented a plat plan of the .reposed maric'3t with the proposed pa&king area. COUNCIL- WCMA3T P.CLL. NGSWORTH stated in good planning 1 4 is wrong to zone lar:gareas or long strips for business. At the present time 125 'eet of this property is normally business property. Mrs. Hollingsworth said .ae would be in favor of en:a.rging it to 300' x 300' on that particular corner, but she 's opposed to taking it down the 1300 feet that they are asking for a C-2 Zone. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated she c.'oes not aptrove a complete - C-2 change unless there are stipulations put in far the same improvements we required of the subdivider across the street. 11/1 105 MR. HESSELTING stated they are applying for 810 feet of zoning along Harbison Avenue, and in their hearings with the Planning Commission they planned to put In the improvements, they alloted an additional 20 feet to Harbison and offered to improve it with sidewalks and curbs the full 820 feet on Harbison as well as on 8th Street. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated the stipulation regarding the improvements did not come to the Council from the Planning Commission. Moved by Fessman, that the hearing be continued until 2:00 P.M., November 8, 1955. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLLINGSWORTH stated she wished it clearly under- ' stood she thinks that the parking area should be tied down into a C P Zone so that it cannot be built on and that the stipulat- ion require that they are tied up for all the improvements that the Engineering Department require for the streets of 8th and Harbison Avenue. Motion seconded by Hollingsworth. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. HEARING ON APPEAL OF ZONE VARIANCE OF FRANK SCOTT was held at this time. Petition containing 16 names opposing the granting of the zone variance was presented; also two communications were received opposing same. This variance request is for the Northwest corner of 28th Street and "G" Avenue. C. L. HART, of C. L. Hart & Sons, 920 E. 16th Street, was present and stated he was the contractor for Mr. Scott. It is an R-2 Zorn, and they are not asking for a change of zone but for a setback. A one -bedroom house could be built but it would be smaller and not look as good. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that in view of the objections to the property owners that this petition be denied. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Jensen. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 678, PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF USE OF BICYCLES IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was presented for the first reading and read in full. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding Application for Con- ditional Exception No. 536 signed by William Edward Guthrie, Administrator for the Paradise Valley Sanitarium and Hospital, relative to 2802 E. 7th Street, was read. Petitioners are re- questing permission to add approximately 1,000 square feet to the Paradise Valley Sanitarium Market. They are requesting that this conditional exception grant continued use of the premises for the market and book store. The Planning Commission recommend- ed the granting of the request with the proviso that the necessary setbacks be required. Moved by Fessman, 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: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Jensen. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Applicat- ion for Conditional Exception No. 537 signed by George Johnson, Board of Trustees for the San Miguel School for Boys, relative to the property at 1433 E. 24th Street. It is requested that authorization be granted to build an additional rest room facility, an additional room for athletic equipment, and other additions as they become necessary in the future, such as class- room buildings, an administration building, chapel, gymnasium, athletic field bleachers, swimming pool, building and grounds maintenance p. nq, utility rooms or a utility building trans- por'tation maintenance or storage building, tennis cour,, auditorium, outdoor theatre and any other building that iy,be necessary for the operation of the school or the housing and tab feeding of the faculty or the students. The Planning Cpumtssion recommended that Conditional Exception No. 537 be granted as applied for. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the application be approved, and a resolution prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Jensen. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read recommending the acceptance of the grant deed from Marie H. and Robert T. Ingle for the dedication of a portion of 13th Street West of Lanoitan Avenue. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth that the Planning Commission's recommendation be accepted and a resolut- ion be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Jensen. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding grant deed from Lowell R. and Lois L. Terry, completing the North half of 22nd Street between Grove and Newell Streets, was read. Report from the Engineering Department advised this dedication is necessary to complete the North side of 22nd Street, and since there are no improvements nearby it would be illogical to require same at this time. The dedication of this portion of the street will place a hardship on Mr. and Mrs. Terry as they recently purchased the property with the thought of constructing three separate single family residences, and with the dedication they will be 200 square feet short of the required square footage. Mr. Terry feels that the dedication should be given but would like per- mission to construct the houses. The Planning Commission dis- cussed as to whether they might institute the zone variance proceedings and relieve Mr. Terry of the necessary fee, as they were of the opinion that if Mr. Terry is willing to dedicate the street he should be able to ask for a variance to construct the three houses at no cost to him. The Commission requests the Council to waive the fee on this zone variance pursuant to the accepting of the grant deed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that this be referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding petition signed by nine property owners representing five parcels of property who requested that 15th Street be made a sixty foot street from "D" Avenue to "F" Avenue. It was the recommendation of the Commission that a sixty foot right of way be adopted instead of an eighty foot. Moved by Hollingsworth, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and re- ferred to the City Attorney. Cl2'Y MANAGER BIRD stated this is the closing from eighty to sixty feet on the East side of "D" Avenue, and that he would like the Council to consider the closing of 15th Street, the one block on the West side abutted and owned completely by the Dity, running West from "D" to "C" Avenue anu close it Lc the same width. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGS- WORTH amended her motor, to include the City Manager's request. Motion seccndeu by 'r ssman. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Te :siren , Hollingsworth, I-Todge . Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Jensen. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the proceedings for 1911 Improve- ment Act on "K" Avenue have been examined by the Attorney for R. E. Hazard and have been approved and the contract is in the process of being executed. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that the three certificated of insurance filed by C. S. Williams as required by his contract for the construction of the drill yard improvements at the Fire Dept. Station are in proper order; and recommended approval. Moved 11/1 107 by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the certificates of insurance be approved. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent; Heck, Jensen. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Harbison Avenue 1911 Act has hit a "snag" because of the refusal of the California Water & Telephone Company to relocate the facilities which interfere with the commencement of the construction. As a result the City Attorney has consulted with the Attorney for the V. R. Dennis Company and the Attorney for the Water Company. In order to expedite the work on Harbison Avenue and without putting any rights of the City in jeopardy it was agreed that the V. R. Dennis Company would advance the money to commence construction. Attorney Curran stated the agreement which he has prepared would be executed and would preserve the status quo, the rights of parties pending the determination by the Court as to who has the legal obligation to relocate the facilities. It is recommended that a resolution authorizing the City to enter into this contract be adopted. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the resolution be prepared to enter into this agreement. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth; Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Jensen. RESOLUTION NO. 6508 was read, approving the agreement by and between California Water and Telephone Company, V. R. Dennis Company and City of National City for relocation of pipes and appurtenances on Harbison Avenue between 4th Street and Division Street, and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute same for and in behalf of City of National City. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Council requested he protest the application for transfer of a liquor license by Pat Demangos, and in checking with the Alocholic Beverage Control Board it appeared that the information furnished the City was incorrect; the address rather than being 2946 E. 8th Street was 3030 E. 8th Street, and that information would be forthcoming to the City. This is a transfer of license from the City of San Diego. Attorney Curran asked what, if any, action the Council now wish to take in view of the change of address. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated the location is too close to the school in that area. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Attorney be directed to enter a protest. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck; Jensen. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that a draft of the proposed changes in she Business License Ordinance is available and at the next meeting we can decide what should and what should not be included in the changes, so the Ordinance can be introduced and passed before the end of November; and become effective January 1, 1956. it is recommended that it be put on the agenda for the next neetir_g. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the matter of the Business License Ordinance be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in regard to the question of the legality of refunding delinquent taxes which had been paid on the wrong parcel of land, Section 1471 of Ordinance 671 specifically covers this situation. It provides that the Tax Collector may cancel 108 the credit on the unintended property and transfer it to the property intended to be paid. Before this can be done, however, an affidavit must be made and filed with the Tax Collector giving the details to show that it was unintended. Reference to this affidavit is made on the tax rolls. In the event that the amount paid is less than the correct amount required on the parcel intended then the taxpayer must pay the sum due before such transfer can be made. In the event that the tax- payer has paid more than was necessary on the parcel intended to be paid then he is entitled to a refund. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on the legal aspects of the proposal of the National School District that it be granted an option to purchase certain portions of the Olivewood Housing Project. The law requires that a contract concerning the sale, which would include an option to purchase land, must be in writing. There is nothing that the City Council can do to make an agreement which would be binding upon the School District because they did not present a written offer, it was oral. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked if this property has to be put up to bid as we have other property owned by the City. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there are alternative methods by which the City may dispose of its property. CITY CLERK ALSTON asked that the bills of October 18, 1955, be approved. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the bills of October 18th be approved, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Jensen. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $18,723.87 Traffic Safety Fund 638.83 Park Fund 2,240.16 Payroll Fund 25,749.43 TOTAL $47,352.29 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Jensen. ROBERT SIMKIN, 420 E. First Street, was present in regard to the zoning on 4th and 10th Streets from National Avenue to Highland Avenue, which has been zoned for no business. He stated that the life of business is traffic and it takes so much traffic to obtain a good amount of business. The South Bay Plaza has a great amount of business, so if they can rob National Avenue and 8th Street of their amount of assets they are made. They have been promised a street through from Palm to Harbison Avenue. The Council and Planning Commission should give this more study. FLORENCE UZUMECKI, 524 "I" Avenue, was present and stated in regard to this proposed outlet from the Freeway she tii_nks that it is not good policy to move the outlet from D__•-sior.Street. MAYOR HODGE stated there is no decision to r,. at tb.is time, we have been asked to consider all outlets. "'.�. JZUMECKI stated our business district rurs from Division to 'nth Street, and if it proposed to have the one outlet on 4t1n 2tee you gill be cutting off four blocks of your business dl.triet, and those people in business there do deserve some consideration. MAYOR HODGE stated this Council is concerned only in doing what is right and we are submitting all facts and presenting all possibilities to the State Engineers for consideration. CHESTER DAVIS, Manager of Sprouse Reitz, 109 205 E. 8th Street, was present and asked about any possibility of any new highways east and west other than 8th Street. The present east -west street, namely 8th Street, should be considered. DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL re- garding the application of James Toledo for off sale beer and wine license, was presented. They overruled the protest filed by the City and ordered that said decision shall become operative on November 28, 1955. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE regarding interchanges on Freeway (Document No. 22152) was presented. The communication stated that the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce voted to issue a statement of its position on the location of interchanges for the San Diego Freeway. This is in line with the Chamber's "Statement of Basic Problems and Policies". 0n the present interchange issue the Chamber was the first body in National City to take issue with the State Highway Department over part of its original proposal and to urge that the Depart- ment provide for National City's full and rightful share of interchanges. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE regarding Christmas decorations was presented. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated it was the opinion of one of the members of the Finance Committee that since the amount budgeted to the Chamber of Commerce in our original budget had to be cut down, and it was recommended that each portion of the budget of the Chamber be cut accordingly they came up with the recommendation of using approximately $1,660.00 for decorations. However, there arc other items in the Chamber's budget that will not be used this year. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Chamber of Commerce be permitted the entire $2,000.00 that they had in their original Christmas decoration budget, and that the Attorney be authorized to prepare a contract for immediate payment. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck; Jensen. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the City Attorney prepare the contract with the Chamber of Commerce for $2,000.00 for Christmas decorations and all parties be authorized to sign same so that payment can be made this month. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Jensen. THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED FREEWAY was presented. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that it be held over until a later meeting when a full Council is present. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the contract with C. S. Williams for construction of the Fire Station Drill Yard has been signed and the construction is now underway. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the plans for the 18th Street 19:7 and gas tax project from Palm to Rachael is making progress. Mc fate Highway now -»as the plans for checking and we cannot wIth th9 project until they have approved them. `_tGINE.ER LILL reported that the plans for Tidelands Avenues g:.ti •::; project are no; with the State Highway for checking, also ;opies have been sent to the Santa Fe Railway who are interested in the drainage ditch on Santa Fe property from which we are draining some water from Tidelands Avenue, and also they operate two spurs across this portion of Tidelands Avenue. 110 CITY PLANNER WAGNER requested that he be allowed to place upon the record his personal objections to the inferences made by Mr. Simkin at the meeting this morning and also at the Planning Commission meeting. Only the most sincere desire for the best possible long range planning for National City has prompted all the study and recommendation of the Commission and its staff, and the members of the Council have indicated their willingness to study further the State Highway interchange program. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS was read stating they are enclosing a copy of County Ordinance No. 1512 (New Series), which amends Ordinance No. 1254 (New Series) referred to in the health agreements between the County of San Diego and various incorporated cities. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated this refers to plumbing inspection and does not effect us. COMMUNICATION FROM THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY was read stating they are passing four copies of the application of The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company seeking authority to construct a track on Harrison Avenue to serve the Worden Floor Company. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended this be referred to the Engineering Dept. for a report at the next meeting. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated in the Engineer's report regarding Tidelands Avenue he mentioned the drainage problem, and several years ago a survey was made by the Santa Fe relative to drain- age in that area. In talking with their Engineer at the time he stated the Santa Fe in conjunction with the City were going to do something about that ditch. It is very objectionable. Previously the City and the Santa Fe had completed or entered into discussing ways and means of taking care of the drainage ditch, either filling it or putting a pipe line under it, and Mr. Fessman asked if this could be pursued further and see if something can be done about it. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Engineer and City Manager be authorized to see what can be done in cooperation with the Santa Fe Railway toward alleviating that undesirable condition. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY was read stating that pursuant to instructions from the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority they are transmitting for information and consideration, copy of a letter addressed to the Board by the Authority's General Manager and Chief Engineer, reviewing the water requirements and available supply of the Authority area for the storage year November 1955 to October 1956 inclusive. Also transmitted is certified copy of Ordinance adopted by the Authority Board at the meeting of October 20, changing the regular meeting date of the Board from the third Thursday to the second Thursday of each month, at 7:30 P.M. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated there is a very com- prehensive report as to the canvass made by the Engineers of the Authority. ').Th'1NICATION FROM ACTING BUILDING OFFICIAL BIGGS was read re- appointment of a Building Code Board of Appeals. In to determine the suitability of alternate materials and of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretat- _,)rthe provisions of the Building Code, a Board of Appeals, consi> ing of five members who are duly qualified by experience and training, should be established. This board shall be appointed by the Mayor, and shall hold office at his pleasure. Due to the important nature of the duties of the Building Code Board of Appeals; and the present need for the services it 111 offers, it is recommended that action be taken to create said board at an early date. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated upon receiving this communication he requested Mr. Biggs to submit a list of qualified people for the Mayor's consideration. The following names were submitted: General Contracting: A. A. Braudaway, Glen C. Isbell. Engineering: Jameg-W. Bird, M. E. Berry. Plumbing: Lloyd P. Hudson, B. E. Reid. Electrical: John 'Wesley, John Severs. Masonr: R. A. Bender, F. C. Babcock. Industry: Jack Agden,Donala Randolph. These men have been contacted and have expressed a willingness to serve the City in this capacity. It is requested that five persons be appointed to the Board, and the Acting Building Official to serve as ex- officio secretary. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is his recommend- ation that the Mayor appoint a Board of Appeals consisting of five members. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Building Inspector's request for an Appeal Board be granted, and the Mayor appoint the members from this list. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD presented the Annual Report of the County Health Department for the fiscal year 1954-55. It is a very comprehensive and interesting report and will be placed on file:. COMMUNICATION FROM ARTHUR HENDERSHOT, President of National City Municipal Employees Association was read, stating the Association wish to request the use of the Community Building or the Annex, one evening per month without the assessment of the rental fee established for public use, for the purpose of conducting the monthly meeting of the Employees Association. The meetings are normally held on the second Tuesday of each month. Some deviation from this time may occur during the year because of holidays and special events. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Employees Association be granted permission to use the Building without charge for their regular meetings. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Jensen. COMMUNICATION FROM MOTORS INSURANCE CORP. was read regarding a claim against the City by Gilbert A. McCann. The claim is for $91.95, resulting from the accident October 16, 1955. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated this is an accident in which the car was involved with one of our police cars. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, this be referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION was iad enclosing a report containing information to help determine the fiscal effect of any action that the City may take under the Bradley - Burns Uniform Sales and Use Tax Law. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated this is projected on the basis of the one cent sales tax in the event the County of San Diego takes the necessary action prior to April 1956 wherein we would be called upon to change, or perhaps put in conformity our present sales tax so that we could enter into a contract with the State Board of Equalization where- in they would make the collections for us. This has been dis- cussed with the City Managers of the County of San Diego. The rc nc.rt was requested to be filed. C�:'ICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was read stating provisions we r ::,ade for future fire hydrant installations at the time the California Water and Telephone Company extended their water main into the South Bay Plaza area east of Highland Avenue. The development of South Bay Plaza has increased the fire risk which requires a greater amount of fire fighting facilities. It is recommended that a six-inch fire hydrant be installed on the 112 south side of loth Street app+oxlmately 660 feet east or High- land Avenue. Hydrant to fade 10th Street with outlets at a 45° angle to curb line. One outlet to be a four inch steamer facing toward the east, and the other outlet to be a two and one half inch facing toward the west. Both outlets to be separately gated and have National Standard threads. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended the installation of the fire hydrant. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the recommendation of the Fire Chief for installation of a fire hydrant on loth Street be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Jensen. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that previously the Council requested that we make a survey of the streets and street deficiency with the thought at that time of a bond issue. We would like to do this adequately so that any investment we put into it would not be a total loss in the event the Council did not carry through with the proposed bond issue. Is it the intent of the Council to proceed with this? Engineering is working on it but it is costing us a considerable amount of money. It is going to necessitate certain additional aid to get this report to the Council in time for the April election, however we are still working on it at the present time. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, this be laid over until the next meeting. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported that the application for a tideland lease by Sam Cohen has been withdrawn as he has located his Want. in San Diego where he has a spur track. REPORT OF HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX for September, 1955, was presented, showing a net profit of $21.464.46. As of October 31st we had 52 vacant units. CITY MANAGER BIRD asked if the Council wished the report of the Fire Chief regarding the fire alarm system presented at this time. MAYOR HODGE requested this be laid over until the next meeting. CITY PLANNER WAGNER requested permission to have the report of the Planning Commission placed further back on the agenda and that he be allowed for the next two months to arrive a little late at the Council meetings as he is President of the Kiwanis Club and their meetings do not adjourn until 1:30 P.M. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the request be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 11:25 A.M. MAYOR, CITY" OF NATIONAL Cf , t AI YFORN1A