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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955 11-08 CC MINNational City, California, November 8, 1955 Regular meeting of the, City Council was called to odder by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. o'clock, Council members present: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Council members ab- sent: Heck. ADMINISTRATIVE'OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Lill, Holgete, ?Wagner, Curran, Bailey. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to 4-he Fla cm, followed by invocation by Mayor Hodge. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the minut.^ of the regular meeting of November 1, 1955, be annroved. Car- ried, by the following•vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollinge- worth, Hodge. Nays: None. Councilwoman Jensen refrained f^om voting. Absent: Heck. '7 10 LUTI0N NO. 6509 was read, accenting grent deed for street 'urnoses from MARIE H. and R0B7RT T. INILF. Said -oronerty is described as the Sly 30' of T•�' NE1 N1 } ST•ri-of ,urtrter Sections 1,ff Rancho de la Nacion. MovedbyHollingsworth, seconded by Fes -- man, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6510 was read, granting a special zone variance -permit to San Miguel School for Boys for the our'ose of build- ing immediately an additional rest room facility, an additional room for athletic equipment, and other additions_as they become necessary in the future. (The additions are setforth in the resolution). Moved by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. COUNCILMAN HECK present. Motion seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Car- ' ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Fessman, Jensen. RESOLUTION NO. 6511 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Paradise Valley Sanitarium & Hospital for the nurnose of continuing use of the existing Market'and to add 1,000 square feet of space to be used as a Book Store, 2802 East-7th Street. Moved by, Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes; Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen. '1E50LUTIoN NO. 6512 was read, approving and accepting the Agree- ment dated November 8, 1955 by and between City of National City and National City Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor and City Morkare authorized and directed to execute the same_for and in behalf of the City of National 0ity. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REsOL.TTI0N NO. 6513 was read, finding and determining that the -ublic interest and convenience requires the sale_of certain_ real property owned by the City of National City, described as Lots 1 to 10 in Block L18 of National City, together with the Nly one-half of 17th Street, vacated, adjoining said Lot 10 on the South. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of National City to sell said described property. That the 11/8 114 hour of 2:00 P.M. on the 13th day of December, 1955 is hereby fixed as the time for hearing protests to such property sale. That final action will be taken on such property sale on said 13th day of December, 1955, or at any regular meeting of the City Council thereafter. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. 895, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE N.!-MER 678 AND PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF THE USE OF BICYCLES IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was presented for the second and final reading and read in full. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that Section 10 of the Ordinance be stricken from the Ordinance. Motion lost, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth. Nays:_ Fessman, Jensen, Hodge. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN E71gMAN stated he thought the educational program by the Police Dent. in regard to bicycles should be given some publicity. CONTINUED HEARING ON ZONE CHANGE requested by Mr. Hesseltine for Southeast corner of'8th and Harbison, was held at this time. L. W. HEISELTINE, 4785 Mayanan Drive, La,__Mesa, was pre- sent and asked that the betition which was presented at the last meeting be read. PETITION signed by 162 persons was read stating that thd.y respectfully request a change in zoning from. R-1-A and R-2 to C-L zoning as recommended by the National City Planning Commission, for the purpose of a super market. Prop- erty consists of 850 feet along Harbison Avenue and 310 feet along 8th Street on the South side. MR. IiE'SBELTINE stated that they are putting in curbs addsidealks in their plans with the 20 foot allotment of the streetw to' the city. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Fessman, that the Planning Commission's recommendation in this matter be accented with the following res- ervations; that the parking_area be restricted as a cloud on the . title to five to one, and that a further reservation be made that a six foot wooden fence be built between the commercial nark- ing area and commercial zone and the residential area to the East. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he' was going to suggest that we not des- ignate what tyre of fence, but the City of San Diego has in its building ordinance a requirement of a five foot concrete wall between parking lot and the residential zoning; and that he thinks a five foot concrete wall would be more in line. MR. EDWA'nS stated he has built several markets in San Diego and never have they been required to build a wall. Motion seconded by Jensen. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGS?•TORTH stated there are certain restrictions that should be l&id down. This is not a zone variance but a zone change and there are certain sti'ulations that are not'in there. Where is the 40 foot half width of Harbison and 8th, pavement, sidewalks, curbs and drainage channel, C-P Zone and street lights, all these were omitted in the zone change and those stipulations should be nut in. OOUNOILMAN FESSMAN stated he would withdraw his motion as he thought those stinulations were in the recommendation from the Planning.Commission. Council- woman Jensen withdrew her second. PRICE AVERY, 441 Highland Avenue, was present and opposed the variance. Moved by Fessman, seconded_by Jensen, that the Planning Commissionts recommendation as to the zone change be accepted; that standard provisions for Sidewalks and curbs be included in the requirements, that the 32 foot travelway of Harbison Avenue be Waved and improved ac- cording to City's specifications;that the minimum of five foot fence be erected, other than wire, adjacent to the E%st line of the property. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:_ Ayes: Fessman, Jensen; Hodge. Mays: Heck, Hollingsworth. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, also that provisions be made for the 11/8 115 drainage channel and easement if it is within this property.' Carried, by the following,vote to -wit: Ayes:_ Fessman,Heck,_ Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays:. None. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the motion just,nassed provide for 500 feet C-2 Zone and 310 feet C-P Zone. 00TJ TC_T_L AN HECK with the approval of Councilwoman Hollingsworth, Withdrew his motion. Moved by Heck,,seconded by Hollingsworth,thet the Northerly 500 feet be 0-2 Zone, and the Southerly 310 feet be C-P Zone, the C-P Zone as designed in out proposed new zoning ordinance. MAYOR HODGE requested that the Attorney prepare a resolution to be presented_ at the next meeting from the motions gassed at this meeting. Motion lost, by the following vote to -- wit: Heck, Hollingsworth. Nays: Fessman, Jensen, Hodge. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated his reason for a "no" vote was not be- cause he is opposed to a buffer zone but because he mould like to see the areas planned out in a plot plan so that we will know what they will use for a parking area and what they will use for buildings. MAYOR HODGE stated the reason he voted "no" was because the people in question have left and that he chid not think it was right to change anything after they are gone, it should be brought up at a later date when they are present. COUNCILT'rOMAN JENSEN stated she voted "no" for the same reason as stated by Mayor Hodge. REPORT FROM THE T tAFz'IC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read recommending that Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Finney write the City Council a letter asking them to clarify their status of existance awaiting the _ nrorosed changes in Ordinance No. 827 which will state their operating powers. The Traffic Safety Committee recommended the following for Highland Avenue. 1. Highland Avenue be widened to a 64 foot travelway as soon as possible; 2. if the recom- mendation above stated cannot be carried out, or if negotiations do not bear favorable results toward this end by May 1, 1956, then it is the opinion of the Committee that limited parking may become a necessity. Their studies prove beyond a doubt that the widening of Highland Avenue is an immediate must because of both the present serious condition and the rapidly increasing traffic density along Highland Avenue. MAYOR HODGE stated that sometime ago this matter was brought up at a Council meeting and Council- man Heck made a motion that a 1911 Improvement Act be inaugurated for Highland Avenue. At that time Mrs. Jensen was absent and Mayor Hodge said he would like to reopen this now as we have a full Council. COUNCILMAN HECIC stated the Traffic Safety Committee has definitely indicated, and the members of the Council realize, we have a situation that has to be corrected. Highland Avenue should be widened to a 64 foot travelway, And should be done as soon as possible. The equitable and fair way,of financing this should be borne by both the property owners and the 6ity. The cost has been estimated at approximately ? 225,000.00, and that the property owners should bear two-thirds of the coot and the City one-third. The fair way for this work to be accomplished is by the 1911 Improvement Act. The Council can by four -fifths Tote initiate a 1911 Act. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN was in accord with Mr. Heckle thinking. COUNCILTMTOMAN JENSZN stated she did not think the Council should tell people what they have to do, that she would be against it. COUNCI UVMAMT HOLLINGS''ORTH said she would be in favor of the 1911 Act for improvement of Highland Avenue with the City narticinating. MAYOR H^DGE stated he did not believe he would vote for anything like this unless there T^Tas a stipulation that if a petition of over 50 ne:cent of the property owned nrotested that the Council would recognize rid - consider that petition. COUNCILMAN HECK stated by initiating the 1911 Act now we are saving a lot of work of having to obtain the required percentage of signers on a petition. Mi'7. .CODISH, 11/8 116 2107 "A" Avenue, was present and stated that if the :roperty owners on Highland Avenue wanted a 1911 Act there would have been a petition in to the Council before now, and there has been no such petition. The City proposes to pay'i53,000.00 to improve "D" Avenue. at no cost to the property owners. Mra, Kodish said she wondered if the people on Highland Trauld feel responsible for the increased hazardous traffic situation, or is that the normal course of growth in a City? FLORNTCE UZUMECKI, 524 "I" Avenue,_, was present and stated that she did not think it was fair to ask 210 property owners on a thorough- fare to bear this expense, it is not their problem ':ut the City's problem. PRICE AVERY asked if a petition in opposition of the 1911 Act containing signatures of 51would legislate it out. MAYOR HODGE stated the Council can on a four -fifths vote over- ride the petition. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that a 1911 Improvement Act be initiated by the City Council for the widening of Highland Avenue to a 64 foot travelway together with the necessary improvements from Division Street to 30th Street; the cost to be borne proportionally on the basis of one third of the cost to the City, two-thirds of the cost - charged against the property owners. PRICE A"'"'Y as'_-ed if this motion is carried and nut into execution then the rest of the streets are to be improved by an overall bond issue, would the property owners on Highland Avenue be effected by the payment of a bond to improve the rest of the streets, Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollings- worth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen. . COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGT,rORTH stated the Traffic Safety Committee asked for a clarification of Ordinance No, 827. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that Ordinance 827 and the recommendations for clarification be referred to the City At- torney. Carried, all the -,Council »resent voting aye. 4 ` REPORT OF THE TRAFFIC SA7tTY COMMIE! was read. requesting that the City Clerk present the Commitytt'ee :.wj.th a report as to what action was taken on the Traffic Safety'.Qommitteeis recommenda- tions, other than a copy of the Councilta iinutes. Moved_by Hollingsworth, seconded_. by Heck, that the request be denied._ COUNCILMAN HECK stated.if any .members of the Committee wish to hear verbatim discussions taking place they may attend the Council meetings or they have the oprsortunity to hear the ver- vatim recordings of the Council meetings. Motion Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN FE'SSMAN said he thought something should soon be done about the marking on Highland Avenue. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Traffic Engineer be present at our next meeting, and that it be put on the agenda to e-^Plain to all the members of the Council his recommendation in regard to nark- ing on Highland Avenue. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT OF REOREATTON ADVISORY BOARD was presented. The profit on the Luau was 4489.78. ATTO'NtY CU'RAN stated the Sidewalk License Pond of Phillip, L. Dunkel, dba Western Fence Company is in order and recommended approval. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Fessman, that the City Attorney s recommendation be approved. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. MAYOR HODGE declared a recess. 11/8 117 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council members present: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Council members absent: None. CITY ATTORNEY CUTIVJT stated the question has been raised by the City Engineer as to where the sidewalk license bonds should be filed. It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that each and every bond, no matter to which department it pertains, after its approval be given a document number and be filed with the City Clerk. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Attorney's recommendation be allowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that a protest has been filed rith the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board against the application of Pat Demangos for transfer of his on sale liquor license. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on the request of the Planning Commission regarding the situation arising from the desire of_ the City to have a dedication of certain real property from Lowell R. and Lois L. Terry. The specific question was whether or not the City Council could grant the request of the Planning Commission that the fee for a zone variance permit be waived. The ordinance does not reserve jurisdiction for the Council to waive the fee. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the National Dry Kiln and Processing Company has filed a Certificate of Insurance dated September. 27, 1955 issued by Maryland Casualty Comnany and have also sub- mitted a letter of certification dated October 4, 1955 certify- ing that the documents submitted is an exact copy of the comnre hensive liability policy numbered 31-0712)42 insofar as it relates to the insurance at IL!00 Tidelands Avenue, These documents satisfy the requirements imposed upon National Dry Kiln and Pro- cessing Company by its lease, and recommended they be spnroved and filed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the documents be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -writ: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the_City Engineer has been advised that_ there has been a change in the nrevailinz rates of ,gay for cer- tain building trades and has submitted a new schedule and a re- quest that a resolution adopting the schedule be passed by the Council. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSNORTH stated there was a bill before the last Legislature which would not require that the _ wage scale be published in the advertising, and asked whether this bill has been passed, ATTORNEY CURRAN stated Mrs. Hollings- worth's question would require a study of the bills. RESOLUTION NO. 6514 was read, finding and determining that the general prevailing rate of _per diem wages in the_City of National City for each craft and type of workmen needed to execute a building construction contract for public work is in accordance with the schedule described as "Hourly Wage Scales - San Diego County - Building & Construction (AFL)". Moped by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that he has received a notice of a hear- ing on Application No. 37353 before the Public Utilities Com- mission which is entitled in "The Matter of the Application Of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company, a Corporation, for 11/8 118 authority to establish two district areas and an ad'itional toll rate center in the Chula Vista Exchange'. Attorney Curran stated, not having been furnished with conies of the Application a re- quest has been made that he be furnished conies of the Applica- tion in order to determine whether National City has any interest in the proceedings. AT''ORNEY CURRAN stated at the last meeting a hearing was held on a proposed closing of alley between Coolidge and Harding -Ave- nues and 9th and loth Streets, and the record does not appear to be clear as to exactly what portion of thr.t alley is to be clos-- ed, and asked that the records be specific; ao that the proper resolution can be adopted. Moved by Heck, seconded by Holiings- worth, that the alley in the rear of Lots I to 5, inclusive, and Lots 18 to 22, inclusive, Block 119, be closed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. BUSINESG LICENS'ORDINANCE was presented, Moved'bv Fessman, se- conded by Jensen, that on Page 1, last paragraph, which states that all licenses issued under and by virtue of this ordinance shall be signed by the City License Collector", that we add a provision that they not be approved or issued until such time ac the City Planning Dept. had approved of the location of this nru-- posed business. That would eliminate something like wrecking yards going in some place as it did before, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN Fx'SgMAN stated there are several places where calendar year is referred to and he questioned whether or not fiscal year should be used, Page L,, Section 23.4 regarding the fee for persons engaged in the busi- ness of advertising by means of any search light or search lights, and asked if the City had any jurisdiction of the air above a manes private property. If a person in business wants td put a search light in the middle of his lot and shoot it straight ur in the air and advertise Trith it will he be required to nay 15.00 a day, or is this fee for an outside advertising company bringing in their lights. Mr, Fessman said he thought this section needs clarification. This morning Mr. ?es --man stated he called the salesman for the Sutherland Stamp _Com»any and was told that he had not been coming out in National City because the City required him to nay a.175.00 license fee as well as keeping account of all the sales made in National City for sales tax purposes. This salesman has been soliciting the business men of the area for at least 15 years, comes around for a few minutes to take any orders for rubber stamps and then a fewdays later he delivers the stamps, collects for them and leaves. Iir. Fessman laid he did not see why this salesman should be placed in the same category as a peddler coming in from out of town, and that some provision should be made in the ordinance whereby any firm that has an established business any place in San Diego County _ should be permitted and have free access in National City to do business in any manner in which they can regularly do it. Where a salesman comes and takes an order and fills the order right there, that is peddling. This should be clarified and some pro- vision made to take care of those firms that are established. Section 48 which pertains to a coin operated machine, Mr. Fess- man asked why it should be necessary to include the nervice truck. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated that she disagrees with Mr. Fessman in regard to the search lights, that she thought they should pay a fee, and that the ordinance remain as it is in that respect. Mrs. Hollingsworth said she thought that a new business coming into the City and estimating what their gross sales would be And taking out a business license and do not stay in business, they should not be entitled to a refund. A person going out of business at some time of the year should not be entitled to a re- 11/8 119 fund. COUNCILMAN HECK said he thought if anyone went out of business there should be no refuhd made. COUNCILW01. N HnLLT°TGS- WORTH said in making this license fee fair to everyone she did not see how the Council can make any exceptions as far as the Sutherland Starr» Com»any or any other com»any is concerned. MR. ANDERSON, representing the Municipal License Tax Association, Teas »resent and stated his Association represents some of the firms who have been paying the 175.00 fee. Under Section 8 of the proposed ordinance there is a provision that repeals Section 35 of Ordinance 708 which now requires local retailers to nay $25.00 per year per vehicle, and in view* of that being re»ealed and making it clear that local firms will do a business ih that manner are going to be taxed on the basis of their gross receirts that is fair. Under Section 31'it is rronosed to charge peddlers or solicitors $5.00 per quarter, and whether or not this would cover the stem» salesman Mr. Anderson said he did not know, but there is a -possible solution for the stem» salesman which would be in line with the present ordinance because of the definition of the term "wholesalers" would take this man into consideration, namely that a man who is selling his product to a retailer is a wholesaler and he would ray the 110.00 fee on his delivery truck. Then the question arises whether the City of National City can require this man to collect a use tax for the City. You could not force him to collect a use tax because he does not have a niece of business in the City. The proposed amendment -is going to improve the business license ordinance very materially. COUNCILMAN HECK asked Mr. Anderson whether he suggests that n11 trucks, whether they be retail bakery, ice delivery, laundry, etc. all nay a 125.00 fee. MR. ANDERSON said that would be a more standard fee; 125.00 on the retail and 110.00 on the wholesale, and there is a provision made for the same people who do business over regular routes And those who do business as neddlars. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that Section 34 and Section 35 be amended to provide for the fees of 110.00 per truck for wholesalers and 125.00 per truck for retailers providing they are performing a regular service in the City. Carried, all the Counci. »resent voting aye. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that a new business coming into the City nay a minimum business license, and no refunds be granted; and the same thing as when _ the business neoole go in January end they nay the tax es based on their previous yearts business, and then the next year if they go u» in the bracket when they come in again in January they will nay their license bised on whnt was the last year_and that we proceed on that basis. Carried, ell the Council present voting aye. GTa'ORGE PRESS, 5480 Connecticut Street, La Mesa? was 'resent and stated he is employed. by Sears -Roebuck as their Pacific Southwest Sales Manager for one of their departments, and is here for the rruoose of inquiring what bearing this nronosal would have in the way of the conduct of business of men from many divisions of the San Diego store, also the National City store. As it is now the Company nays all their business taxes and the San Diego representative who conduct business in this City, not being residents or employed by the local store still nay monthly the sales tax the Company voluntarily computes oh the goods that they sell here. We are.wondering if all our salesmen ate going to he taxes 15.00 per quarter in each of our various divisions that do outside selling. We assume that the National City store will not be affected anymore than any other National City store T.rould be. Some of their goods involve Inter -State Commerce that is shinned through the mails from Chicago. MAYOR HODGE stated the salesmen working out of the San Diego store would be charged 15.00 per quarteil, those who are working out of the National City store would not be charged, according to the ordinance as it now stands. COUNCIL''rfMAN HOLLINGSwrORTH inquired about the calendar 11/8 120 or fiscal year. ATTORNEY CtT-:SATT statedthis problem which has been raised is taken c: e of as the nmendment stands now, on the basis that the license tax issued by the City of National City goes on e calendar year basis, DTP. are not at all concerned ?bout the fiscal year basis. The nrobj.em befdr.e was that the Company that was on a fisea.l year basis wanted to estimate on a fiscal ydar basis and that was provided for. In the amendment you would have a. situation wherein in accordance with past thinking the actual tax to be paid in January, 1956, would be based on the calendar year is the taxpayer was on n. calendar year basis, or on the fiscal yenr if he were on the fiscal year basis. COTrATCTL- MAAT FF'SS?'AN stated he is on a fiscal year ending September 10th. when he comes in in January to report his business will he re- port nine months of it, or 12 months of it, as he has paid the taxes on the gross sales of the first three months of that fis- en). year. ATTORNEY CU^'^.'T stated what Mr. Fessman is concerned about is the one year shift over, because once you art nost the first year it would have to be uniform. Attorney Curran stated that can be taken care of. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the City Tax Collector has been quite determined, if possible, to have a 2.00 charge for an I. D. card, a service charge, on those engag- ed in Inter -State Commerce. ir. Curran stated it is his position it may very possibly provoke litigation andget us into difficult: however, if it is the desire of the Council to impose. such n charge arid knowing the possible hazard it could be included. The Ordinance as it stands now specifically excludes those engaged in Inter -State Commerce from the '{1.00 fee, they have to get the care' COfINCIL;•TCN HET stated he T'ra.s not in favor of having that involved as it is definitely a statutory act* by Federal action that Inter- Sta.te Commerce employees are exempt. CITY T'3';ASURER and TAX COLLECTOR HOLGATE asked if it would be considered Inter -State Commerce if the solicitor goes to the door', writer ur an order, _ deposit is made at the house, it is then sent out of state but the payments on that particular article are made at a store with- _ in the state. MAYOR HrDG^ stated it T.rou1d be Inter -State Commerce Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the amendment to Ordinance 708 as presented by the City Attorney end these cor- rections that have been made today be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Heys: Fessman. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the communication from Fire Chief Bailey regarding fire alarm system be tabled until the next meeting. Carried, all the Council sresent voting aye. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Hock, that the matter of the freeway interchanges be laid ov'r until the next meeting or the meeting of November 22nd. Carried, all the Council °resent vot- ing aye. RE"ORT regarding advisability to proceed with bond issue was tresented. CITY MANAGE? BIRD stated this is in regard to the engineering which terns ordered in relation to a (',000,00n.00 bond issue for streets, to be placed on the ballot as of April, 1956. Mr. Bird stated if it is the intention of the Council to carry this through we would have to have help in the Engineering Vent. and incur certain expenditures to get this material in order, COUNCILwOIIAN HOLLTNGST•rORTT,* requested this be held over until the Finance Committee could hold a meeting. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the request to the Engineering Department to prepare e feasibility report not be continued until further notice from the Finance Committee. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 11/8 121 CLAIM BY 21TE" TT C'007(1777 against the City for ? 1 , 000.0o T,ra s pre- sented, and referred to the City Attorney. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the contract has been signed for the 1911 Act Improvement of "IC" Avenue from 18th to 21st Street and work should start in the near future. CITY ENGINEER LILL reported that the contrQ.ct has been signed for the paving and resurfacing of "D" Avenue from loth Street to 24th Street, and work should start on the project in the near future. CITY YANAGEB BIRD reoorted on the request of the Atchison, Topeka and Sant? Fe Railway Company for a spur track on Harrison Ave. RE^ORT FROM THE CITY ENGINEER was read recommending that the track be allowed, subject to certain conditions as setforth in the report. CITY MANAGE', BIRD stated he concurs in the recommend- ations of the Engineering Department. Moved by Heat, seconded by Fessman, that the City Engineerts and City Manager's recom- mendations for a spur track on Harrison Avenue and 19th Street be allowed and the necessary resolution be prepared with the Engineer's recommendations. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. CONTRACT FROM GrFE'BAL SERtrICE ADI.TNISToArI^N <<*as -presented in relation to the lease of the ''ost Office site for the free nark- ing area.. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we offered to lease this site from them for "12.00 per annum. They have sent back the contract to be signed and have made two changes in it. The ef- fective date of this acceptance is October 1, 1955 and the term of the lease shall be for a period of five years ending Septem- ber 36, 1960, rental shall be ?12.On per annum payable in ad- vance, the premises are leased exolusively for the our'ose of public off street narking without charge. Moved by._Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, thet the documents be an -roved and signed. Carried, by the following vote to -grit: Ayes: Fess- man, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. COIDMUNICATION FROM GOVE-NOR► S ADVISCBY COM+`ITTE ' 0*t CI'ILDRF N AND YOTTTH was read stating at a recent meeting a report was made -re- garding the Town Meeting th?.t are being planned in many commun- ities in the state. The committee suggested that a brief re- port be made to the Mayore and Chairmen of the Board of Suner- visors expressing annreciation for the fine manner__in which they have responded to this idea of calling meetings of citizens to study juvenile delinquency and its prevention. The Governorts Advisory Committee is notr planning a, two-day conference to be held in Sacramento, April L._5, 1956, at which time it is honed that reports from the various town meetings will be available. MAYOR HODGT requested this be referred to the Recreation Ad- visory Board. COMMtTh1ICATInN FROM ASSOCIATION? OF S"_N DIEGO YACHT CLUP1 woe read stating that the Association of San Diego Yacht Clubs here- by commends the cities of National City and Chula Vista for any action they may take for the purpose of increasing the yachting facilities of San Diego County. CITY MANAGE? ?IPD suggested this be referred to the Committee on Harbors. COUNCILPAN ESS- MAN presented the minutes of the meeting of the Committee on By - Laws & Objectives, a sub -committee of the Harbor Planning Com- mittee. CLAIM for 118.75 for three weeks use of a. private car by IRr. Os- bura. Sanitation Fieldman, ryas presented. CITY IANAGE7 BI'SD re- 11/8 122 commended that it be nnProved=for payment. Moved by Heck, se- conded by Hollingsworth, that the recommendation of the City inannger be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -writ: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he would like permission -to advertise. for bids for the sewer extension on 16th Street,_sAid bids to be opened December 5th.,.It is necessary to hirea nriv?te con- tractor for this work. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jen- sen, that the City Managerrs request to advert#se for bids the sewer extension on 16th Street be annrovec�. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessrn n, Hnck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER AIRD requested that the Attorney prepare ? resolution adopting Standard Sewer Specifications 506. Moved by Jensen, se- conded by Fessman, that the City Manngerrs request be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye, CITY MANAGER BIRD stated sometime Ago we had a. letter from Dr. ..skew asking for our participation in the location of a pollution test station. The matter *.v4a taken uo with the Fire Chief and he has Agreed to the use of the Fire Stition for this purpose, and Dr. Askew hAs been so advised. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the Traffic Safety Committee referred bnc k to him a petition from nronerty owner's on Harbison Avenue, between Division And 4th Streets requesting the Traffic Committee to designate And establish Harbison Avenue es a "no through truck street". Mr. Bird stated the Traffic Safety Committee reported they they can see nothing in their jurisdiction regarding this, and it:is his suggestion that it be referred to the Chief of oiCithtyt Atthtorney and himself. Moved by Fessnan, seconded by Jensen,t thCityEngineer n^ger s recommendption be annrovet, and ngineer make a report on the ca.nacity of Harbison Avenue to onrry the weight of the trucks. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge, Nays: Heck, CITY MANAGE"? BIRD stated that the Traffic Safety Committee have no income to promote such a project a.s S. D. Day so the matter G.ns turned over to the National City Insurance or h A subsequent oomrnuniention from the Governor wantedctofknow 'hoing' had been appointed And James Jenkins, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee was nnnointed. CITY TANAGER BIRD renBrted that he ha,s a complete cost of'street lights on National Avenue from 13th Street to 24th Street, also to 10th Street, and suggested that the Finance Committee study it a.nd than a complete report can be made to the Council. 'Mr. Bird said he also has a report of the street lights on Salet, also the feasibility And cost to the City for street lights on Lanoitnn Avenue. The street lights on Salot will cost just the ordinn.ry rental per month end the lights on Lanoitan Avenue from 13th to 16th will be in the e,,ne category, however both of these should be referred to the Finance Committee. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLTNGTIORTR, Chairmen of the Finance Committee reeked that the members of the Committee meet with the City Manager on Friday, November llth at 2:00 R.M. CITY MANAQ$R BIRn stated in regard to the matter of concrete bench- es we have n company that has the right to advertise to nut benches in National City and their contract is to 1960. It is the sari 11/8 12:1 Dfegd`.Saat 1dvertising Comrany and they have not raid anything since Feb. 10, 1954, and requested this be referred to the Pinnace Committee for whatever action they wish. CITY M.,;NiGER BIRD retorted that he ha.s now earned his second vacntion, but he will not be able to take it for some time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stp.ted that C. M. Beall a.nd Sadie B. Kinyon deposited bonds for house moving. The Building Department re- ported that all the requirements as specified have been met n.nd recommended that the refund of the cash relo,n.tion bond. Mrs. Alston said the money has been deposited in the Trust & Agency Fund, the bonds are ench in the amount of '141,000.00. If the Council so approves we should like to have it included in the payment of bills at the next meeting. Moved by Fessma.n, second- ed by Jensen, that the City_Clerk's recommendation be annrev'd. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Pessma,n, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, 'dodge. Nays: None. MAYOR HODGE st^ted if he has the approval of the Council he T,ould. like to appoint the following as members of the Building Code Bonrd of Anneals: A. A. Braudaway, Glen C. Isbell, B. E. Reid, James W. Bird, John Wesley. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that ap„roval of these arnointees be granted. Carried n.11 the Council present voting aye. COUmCILWOiAN JENSFN inquired what hn.s hnnrened to the old build- ing a,t 26th & National Avenue which wns condemned months ago. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported that we have started and are success- fully getting a number of buildings down, a.nd we have turned over to the Attorney for his opinion a new method and new interrreta- tion of the health a.nd safety code which covers dilapidated build- ings. The one in question we have been unable to get the proper service necessary on the owner, ns he lives out of the State of California, and very seldom comes to California, and we hnve been attempting to work through a voluntary agent of the owner. We will onrry through and see what we can do. we are legally handi- canned because we cannot get the oroner'notifioation on an out of State person, as required by law, but we will continue to work on it. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Jensen, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 5:45 7).M.. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOr, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALIFF^TA 11/8