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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 12-21 CC MIN159 National City, California, December 21, 1954 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 7:30 %H. Council members present: Hollings- worth, Jensen, Parehen, Hodge. Council members,absent:, Heck. ADMINISTRATITrE 0F^ICIALS'present: Alston, Bird, Curran, 'ar- wick, Geutereaux, Bailey, Holgate. The meeting was opened with fledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation, by Rev. Kellogg. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the minutes of the regular meeting of Decemher 7, 1954, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6303 was read, closing a Portion of 1"th Street and a portion of the intersection of 16th Street and Harbison Avenue. Moved by Paschen, seconded by Jensen, that t'ie Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried., by the following vote to-Trit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Jensen, Paschen, Hodge. Nays: ?Tone. Absent: Heck. Resolution no. 6104 was read, finding that the public interest and convenience require the sale of the building commonly re- ferred to as the National City Rublic Library, located at 1315 National Avenue., but not including the land. The hour of 9:00 otclock P.M. on the 18th day of January, 1955, is hereby fixed for hearing protests to the sale of said building. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jen-en, that the Resolution be•adopt- ed, changing the address from 1315 to 1215 National Avenue, Carried by the following vote to -wit: Hollingsworth, Jensen, Paschen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hec'.r, R=SOLUTI_O! NO. 6305 was read, stating the City Council hereby finds that the high pressure initial attack fire treck 'ursuant to the specifications heretofore pre'ared by the Fire Chief, can be secured by National City by purchase on the open market at a cost less than that which would result from competitive biding. The City Manager is hereby authorized and,directed to negotiate for the purchase of said eq_uinme.nt on the onett market. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: Parchent Absent: Heck. RESOLUTION NO. 6306 was read, finding that wor'r to be performed and the materiAls to be furnished to the City so that it may have the use of a one thousand gallon Per minute running engine for the fire department can be secured for a lo•-er Price on the oven market, than by competitive bid. ?•Talter F. rodge, Mayor, is hereby authorized and_ directed to enter into a lease and oition agreement dated December 1, 1954, with, the Et -Ink of America r, T. & S. A. :loved by Hollingsworth; seconded by Jen- sen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to-erit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: Par- chen. Councilman Heck abst^ined from voting as he was present for only a Partial reading of the resolution. COUNCILMAN HECK present. ORDINANCE ATO. , "A" O-DtYAC" OF T `, CITY ON VATIC! AL CtTY AI NDIT\TG 0R'7INA.'.TC7 ;' 0 7 0 , BY ADDITTG THE?ET0 was 'resented for the first reading, and reed in full. 12/21 15o ORDINANCE NO. AND REPEALING presented for Moved by Heck ed. Carried, ORDINANCE N0. AND PROVIDING was presented. Moved by Heck ed. Carried, 872, "AN ORDINANCE AITNDING ORDINANCE NO. 733 ORDINANCE NO. 144 AND ORDINANCE NO. 778", was the second and final reading, and read in full. , seconded by Jensen, that the Ordinance be adopt- all,the Council present voting aye, 873, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 803 FOR FILING FEES FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION YAPS", 'for the second and final reading, and read in full. seconded by Jensen, that the Ordinance be adop_t- all,the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. 874, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANI\TEXATIfN OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY; DESIGNATED "McCO'MACI{ ANT'TEXATION" TO THE CITY Or^ NATIONAL CITY", was presented for,the second and final reading, and read in full; Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all the Council present Zr ooing aye. ORDINANCE NC. 875, "AN ORDINANCE OF TH'-: CITY OF NATIONAL CITY A- MENDING ORDINANCE NO. 712 IN THE MATTER OF DT)I_NG CERTAIN HOTTS- ING DEVELOPMENT PERSONNEL TO THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM", was pre- sented for the second and final reading, and read. in full. Mov- ed by Jensen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all the Council »resent voting aye. REPO'T OF THE PLANNING COI°"FISSION regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 505, signed by the National School District, was »resented. Petitioners are requesting permis- sion to construct an elementary school plant in an R-1-A zone. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Council grant the application with the stipulation that if it appears feasible at a later date, the National School District favorably consider the widening of 18th Street. Moved by Hol- lingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the recommendation of the Planning •Commission be adopted, and the City Attorney be dir- ected to prepare a resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISEION regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 507 sighed by L. E. 0m Smith, was presented. Petitioner is requesting permission to install a small retail tyre dry cleaning machine, using fireproof sol- vents only, to enable the adjacent cleaning and pressing agency to offer a reliable short time service to the public.. It was the recommendation of the Commission that the variance be grant- ed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the re- commendation of the Planning Commission be approved, and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolu- tion. Carried, by the following vote to -writ: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT 'ROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, recommending that Highland Avenue be channelized south of 12th Street to 10th Street as proposed by the Traffic Engineer, and that the alter- nate plan drawh by the Traffic Engineer from loth to south of 8th Street, permitting the double line as -oroposed, bp put into effect` CITY ENGINEE ''A75/CTT stated that the alternate plan does not have his recommendation. Mr. Warwick stated it is his understanding that Mr. Roark, Mr, Braudawa.y and Yr, Maloney are going to set back their curbs and if they do, we can rescind the "no parking" in that area. and allow them. Ed Maloney was present and stated he was quite sure that he could also get the property owners north of him, to 8th Street, to set back the curbs. As the street is fully developed it will come up to our 12/21 161 6411 requirement and our problem then diserrears` JOHN ROA2K was present and stated he owns brOnerty on Highland in the 9OO block and according to the way the plan is set ur the only way you can get ihto his business is on Highland Avenue coming from the south. It will take his parking completely away from him. He is being completely cut off on the plan. Mr. Roark further stated that Mr. Maloney, Mr. Brauta.way and lie have taken out permits to widen their street to th'e same width as the gouth Bay Plata. "e do not want our narking taken away from us. COUNCILi^AN HECK stated that the Traffic Safety Committee has re- commended that the cut back not only,be made on the east side of Highland Avenue, but also on the West sides GL'ORGE JOHNSOT`T, Pres of the National Lumber Company, wa.s present and stated he did not think it woulddbe fair tea out a handicap on them. They, would be very glad to cooperate on the widening of Highland Ave- nue. After a lengthy discusslon'i it was moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heok, that the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee be arnroved„ Carried, by the following vote to -wit: ^.yes Hee'_r, uollingswo'th, Hodge, Nays: Jensen, ?archen. CITY ENGINEER '^TAPTITC" stated that with the Council s remission, taking into consideration the motion just pasded, he would like to re -draw the clan, as there will be an additional eight feet which was Prot considered when this plan was drawn. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City Engineer present a modification of the chennelization between 8th end loth Street, and to consult all the nronerty owners that are involved in the areafor their approval. Ca.r»led, all the Council present vot- ing aye. HERRING ON THE PEOPOSED ' AY CO''RIDO? ANNEXATION was held at this time, COi MtTNICATION PRO.: CITY OF CHL'LA VISTA wigs read, protest- ing the contemplated annexation. TmOTEST FRO“ EDI'0ND 7, La- CASSE was read. ATTOBrEY ' 'P.IDBTH CAMPtELL asked if this mat- ter could be delayed until a discusaioni either'a joint Council meeting could be held, or a joint committee met, and see if it could be ?worked out in an amicable manner. EDMON?D B. LaCASSE, 2120 Highland Avenue, was present, and asked if the ordinance wes passed this evening if it would stop the suit that is al- ready started in the City of San Diego. I?AY0B' H0D1-' stated it would not automatically stop it. Considerable discussion fol- lowed. 'Toyed by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that an ord- inance be rreiared to proceed with the annexation of the Tray Corridor. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge Nays: Jensen, Parchen. ATTOEt'TEY ''' 'RI- DETH CA EEE'LL asked tf the introduction of the ordinance can be delayed until after January 14th. COTTT'TCIL"AN HECK asked that the first reading be on the January Lth meeting at 9:00 A.m. C'?UiTCIL740MAN JENS^AT asked the status of our suit. ATTOP.I\TEY CUPPA^T stated Coronado and San Diego have filed their e.nnenrence. R7BO T 07 TH7 T'?rF IC SAF `TY CO:BrIT777 *pas read recommending a two hour limited parking zone on the east end west side' of �J Highland Avenue from 8th to loth Street with a "no -:-)arking" zone on the west side from the hours of L!:00 to 6:00 P.'`'. It is recommended that this be of a. temrorary nature andtaken up before the Committee for further recommendation on or before July 1, 1955. iloved by deck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee for the re- commendation of the two hour.limited parking zone on the east and west sides of Highland Avenue from 8th to 10th Street, and with a "no narking" zone on the west side from the hours of 4:00 to 6:00 B.M. be approved, and that this be further considered a_s a temrorary nature to come up for further study by the Traffi Safety Committer on or before July 1, 1955. Carried, by the fol lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, loarchen 12/21 162 Hodge., Nays: None. REPORT OF TRAFFIC SAFETY COIvfl.'ITTm, recommended that proceedings be initiated to immediately T•riden Highland Avenue between 8th and loth Streets oh both the east and west sides. 'DEPORT OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTE^ liras read, stating that a plan for imrnroving traffic flow at the Fain and National inter- section was shown and disousseds It was recommended_ that the plan be passed with mihor revisions. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the Traffic Safety Committee's recom- mend;tion be aot,roved, and that s resolution be nrenared. Car- ried h.y the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jenson, Parchen, Hodge. Nays:. None. REPORT OF = TRAFFIC SA 'E'TY CO ! ITTu7 stated that the proposal by the First Church of Christ _Sc$tftist to place distribution boxes at several locations was discussed. It was nointed out that this Toys illegal according to Ordinance No. 115 a variance would have to come from the Council. Moved by Hollingsworth, that the ordinance be followed in regard to the boxes. MAYOR HOD"-"-' stated he did not believe that the ordinance pertains to this kind of request, it rertains to advertising in commercial enterprises, this is a. free distribution box that you see in cities all over the world, there is no advertising on it. Motion seconded by Heck. Carried, by the following vote to -Twit; Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Pardhen. Nays: Hodge R" PORT OF THE TFFIC C0''ITTE , stated that the rronosed /no parking° "zone at the Northwest corner of 24th and Highland T•ras passed unanimously. Moved by Heck, seconded by ''archen, that the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendation be aprroired. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hec'_-, Hollings- worth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. A recess was declared by Mayor Hodge, The meeting was called to orcier by Mayor Hodge. Council members present: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Absent: Parchen., CITY ATTORNEY Ct1PL N recommended that the ihsurance endorse- ments which cover the Olivewood Housing be approved. COrTnTCILI AN PARO EN present. i°oved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the insurance endorsements be arrroved. Carried, by the following vote to - twit: Ayes; Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Councilman Parchen withheld his vote as he was not present at the discus- sion, ATTORNEY CUR''AN stated that the sidewalk license bond of Alvin J. Vildibill which was subr:Titted for an -royal has been return- ed to the City Clerk as it was not sighed by Mi. 'Tildibill. ATTOT77Y ar"-'.c.iT stated that the City Manager has given him a. cony of the summons in the complaint in Action No. 192024 in the an Diego Sure,ior Court which was served on M-iror Hodge on December 15th. The nnrcel in question is Lot 21, `'lock119 of National City, CITY7:: " -IR.D stated the property T-rae sold by the City in November 1953. CITY ATTOJ'?EY CT 1 ^,r.': stated in view of the City Manager's report, unless the--e pre delin- quent taxes which '_lave accrued since the time of the sale there would be no interest to the City and the City e?n file its dis- claimer, It is the Attorneys recommendation that the City At- torney be authdrized to file such an appearance e.s a_pprorriate 12/21 163 Under the circumstances-. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heckj that the City Attorney be authorized to file a disclaim- er in answer to the suit. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CUR?AN reported he contacted the Secretary of State in regard to ciosing the City Hall.on December 24th and Dec- ember 31, 1954, and Mr.. Jordan advised him that a.s bf Decem- ber 14th there had not been any proclamation from the Governor declaring December 24th a holiday. The office of the Secretary of State will be oven on both December 24th and December 31st, thereby making it impossible for Nation1 City to close on either day, ATTORNEY CURRA^? stated at the 1ast meeting the City. Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution directed to the County Surer - visors urging action on smog. Sincetha;t time action has been taken by the Supervisors, and therefore asks for further instru- ctions. Moved by Heck seconded by Hollingsworth, that the motion to have a resolution prern.red be rescinded. Carried, all the Council present voting ayei ATTORNEY CU~RAN stated at the meeting of November 16th the At- torney was instructed to nrenare a resolution changing the min- imum standards and qunlifica..tions for the position of Contain in the Fi-'e Dept. U»on further investigation it appears that. the minimum standn-'ds and qualifications are set un in the reg- uln tions and approval by the Council upon the recommendotion of the Civil Service Commission, wns n11 that was necessary, and he was informed today by Mrs. Jenkins that the change has been made. It would be appropriate that the instructions to pre-` pare such a resolution be rescinded. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the instructions be rescinded. Car- ried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTO^.DT'Y C7D.7rN stated nt the last meeting there was submitted to him a proposal from the California-"estern Life Ins. Comnany to make changes in the cov.rage which a.re beneficial to the City; it will require n. resolution authorizing the City to accent these changes in the policy, and it is recommended that such n. resolution be prepared. loved by Heck, seconde0 by Holli.ngn- worth, that the.reeolution be nrenared. Carried, by the fal- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen; Parchen, Hodge, Nays: None. CITY ATT0"NEY CtTRRAN stated that there has heretofore been rn-._ ferred to the City Mennger a.nd City Attorney the problem nosed by Geo. Scott through his Attorney, Merideth Campbell, wherein' the question arose as to whether or not Mr; Scott T•.rns entitled, as a matter of right, to connect to the sewers of Ntionnl City by virtue of a contract made by NationnlCityr It has been the consistent interpretation of the City Attorney that Mr. Scott was not entitled to connect to the sewer and he wns so advised by the City Manager and under those circumstances noY'tgl ' eixllrl: be given to Mr. Scott pursuant to that .agreement unless he could establishhis rights in Court; As a result of that the matter has progressed in regard to 7nnexation, REV.. HALL, 2/105 :1,?14 Avenue, was present, and asked permission .to solicit for money to feed some 100 children Thursday night, CITY MANAG7B BIRD stated the matter is entirely up to the Council, Moved by Jensen, seconded by Heck, that permission be granted to solicit funds, up to December 24th," Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck,"Jensen, Parchen, Hodge; Nays.: Hollingsworth. 12/21 164" C O7G7 JOHNSON was »resent, representing the Water Committee who were appointed to make a, study of the water problems in the City of National City,and the South nay area, As n re- sult of that appointment they have had three meetings, two of them with groups representing the South Bay Irrigation District which embraces the City of Chula Vista. The most pressing thing was the problem of increased water rates that the Calif- or'hia Water & Telephone Company are attempting to impose on the district. The ultimate reselts of the hearings is that in addition to the committee of five in National City the South Bay Irrigation District which embraces Chula Arista; anointed ten members, and that was done primarily for our interests, as far as assessed -.value is concerned is about two-thirds to one-third, and also the consumption of ?rester is about on that ratio, and we .felt that any of these deliberations should be on a propor- tionate basis, and that was the basis on which this committee was formed. At the last meeting there was a motion -presented which was: °Make.n grater consumers tresentation to the ''ublic Utilities Commission when the application for rate increase by the California Water & Telephone Company is hsard to determine whether or not the Sweetwater Division of the California 11rater & Telephone Company should be Purchased% .The only intelligent way in which committee knows to approach that, and it is their recommendation to the Council, that a firm of competent apprai- sal engineers be hired. They are willing to offer their ser- vices to contact these various engineering concerns and Pre- sent to the Council their recommendation. When that firm is hired it would have to be done by approval of both the City Council of National City end by the South Bay Irrigation Dis- trict. The cost cannot be determined now. National Cityts nor- tion of the cost would be one-third, and the South Bay Irriga- tion DistrictIs cot-wouldbe two-thirds. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the Committee be instructed to contact a competent engineer firm and proceed to protect us in the ''ub- lic Utilities hearing. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMrUNICATION FROM THE TUSINESS. LICENTE COIT TTTF.„ was read, stat- ing that they have given the old National City Ordinance and the new Ordinance of Chula. Vista particular consideration. They re- commend th-t certain changes -be made in the Chula Vista Ordin- ance and submit them for the Council;s consideration as a temp- ora.ry ordinance.. There are additional businesses which need further deliberation; therefore they stand adjourned until the Council calls them to complete their work. CITY CLER" ALSTON stated she sent a cony of the Chula Vista Ordinance with the recommended amendments to each of the Council members. ATTO'NTY CU7 'AN stated he believed it is possible to adopt the ordinance as an emergency,meas?ure, and it is his understanding that the recommendation of this committee is in effect, with a few minor changes which have been noted, to adopt the Chula Vista Ordinanc which is in line with the foundation eEtablished a courle of years ago to a.ttemr to get uniform license tax in the community. If it is the feeling of the Council that they want to do it we have prepared the necessary changes which would accomplish that purpose and which can be adopted tonight. COtrNCILHAN HECK asked if it would be legal to pass this as an emergency ordinance with out a public hearing- ATTORNEY CUTTAN stated he knows of no statuary requirement which makes it mandatory to hold a public hearing. CO77rTCILtAN HECK questioned the nossibili ty of having the license fees collected for six months only and then operate on the fiscal year basis.. ATTORNEY CU"RA_N stated it mould not be possible under our present ordinance. C"'OUNCILTTOMAN im7MT,.N stated there is nothing in the ordinance prohibiting peddlers from knocking on the doors when there are sighs posted.. MAYO='. HODGE stated he thought that was covered in the Constitution. 12/21 165. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that an emergency ordinance _ be nrennred in, accord .nce With the cony which ire have with the notations noted on the cony, and that the ordinance be- come effective January 1, 1955. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: Parchen. RODNEY SMITH, a member of the Business License Commit - tea was present and exrlained the thinking of the Committee on some of the problems involved, CITY ATTORNEY CURRf,lq presented an ordinance entitled; AY ORDINANCE OR THz' CITY OF N_ATION-L CIT' PROBIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF CERTAIN OCCUPATIONS AND AMUSE- MENTS AND REPEALING O''DIMANCE NO. 768 AND THE 7.'END;,.:FmTS TRER'i'TO ALAN RRAttDAT,TAY, 909 Highland Avenue, was present and questioned why his fee should be higher in National City than it is in San Diego. CITY TREASURER ROLGATE presented figures of comparison as to what certain businesses would nay under the proposed new ordinance and *whet they ray under the rresent ordinance. Moved by Heck, that the skating rinks be included under the same category as theatres, ;-lotion died for lack of n. second; M_RS. KODISH was present and questioned the category the M yfair Mar- ket would come under, gross receirts or number of e:mrloyees. MAYOR HODGE said it would be "emrloyees". roved by fleck, that the present license system be continued until July 1, 1955, and that the License Clerk be instructed to collect the fees on a. six months basis, and that during this time that the Business License Committee continue the study of this ordinance and that we have the proper hearings for e.dontion of an ordinance. AT- TORnr'Y CUR'AN stated this cannot be done by motion, as it stands now no motion is needed to affect Mr. Heckle purpaee except that you cannot collect for the aix months ,which cannot be changed to- night. His motion is exactly what will happen in the event this new ordinance is not a.dorted, with the exception that the col- lection will be on the annual rather than the semi-annu-.1 basis. CO?TNCIL TOT AN HOLLINGW•TO'TH suggest'.d that the Council members study the proposed ordinance and nerhabs it can be passed at the adjourned meeting on December 23rd. COMMUNICATION FROG" CITY CTF;RK AL,STON ages read, requesting per- mission to emrloy Beverly Trerts, Senior i3ookkeering Machine Or- eretor in the bracket of .k256.00 per month„ This request is _ necessary because of the vecancy created by the resignation of Joyce Dowless, Junior Bookkeeping Machine Operator,. Mrs. �'Iertg is on the reserve list, :Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that the City Clerk be authorized to hire e Senior Bookeeping, MachineOperator at the rate of "256.00 per month. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingewo-.-th, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had a recommendation from the City Engineer asking eprroval and ?.ccertence of the culvert .job, known a.s Project Li9, ,which is comrleted. It is requested that authorization be granted to nrerare the resolution of nccent- ance. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Mangers r=commenda.ti6n be adopted and the resolution prepared. Carried by th= following vote to -wit ° Ayes: Heck, Hollings- worth, Jensen, Pe^chen, Hodge. Nays: None. R. SOLUTION NO, 6307 was read, accepting the vrifrk provided for by the contract between the City of National City and Dan E. 'ace for building n culvert on 12th Pnd Highland; end author- izing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion of said contract on or before the 30th day of December, 1954 Moved by Hollingsworth; seconded by Heck, th?t the resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER '"-I'lD presented the plans and specifications for 12/21 166 the signal, system on 4th and Highland and 24th and Highland, and asked that they be accented,and that the necessary resolu- tion be prep-ared to advertise for bids.. Moved by Heck, second- ed by Jensen, accenting the snecificatian of the signals and that a resolution be nrepnred. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen Hodge. Nays: None. ' CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had a petition an a. 1911 Act on 26t1 Street from "B" to "D" Avenue., It is found thnt 63.25'. of the frontage have requested the improvements and it is recommended that the City Engineer be ordered to proceed with the work._ Moved by Heck, seconded by Jenseh, that the City 'nnagerIs re- commendation be adopted, a.nd a resolution be nrennred. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 6308 was read,directing.nrenrcration of nlens' and specifications and designating Engineer to prepare plans, for improvement of 26th Street from "f9`' Avenue to "D' Avenue, Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting .,Ye. CITY i.iANAG'='R BIRD requested authorization to order installation of one six inch fire hydrant on the east side of Highland_Avenue aprroximately 52r north of the Highland Avenue culvert. =''loved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the City Haneger:s recom- mendation be adopted; and if necessary that a resolution be prepared. Carried., by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge.. Nays: None. MEMORANDUM FROM CITY ENGINEER c+.rAR,ICT was read, requesting that he be allowed to'teke the vacation due him; said vacation to be- gin on January 2, 1955. The request was approved by the City Maneger. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that 'ermission be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -writ: Ayes: Hec'r Hollingsworth, Jennen, Parchen, Hodge.. Nays; None® REQUEST FRCi AS nOCIATE ENGINEER Fu'a nY was read, requesting two weeks leave -of -absence without pay to begin January 17, 1955 to attend to pressing personal affairs. The request eras ennroved,, by the City Engineer and City Manager. Moved by Perchen, eecone' ed by Jensen, that permission be granted. Carried, by the fo1- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Percher Hodge,. N,,ys: Hbne. C01"7UNICATION FROM JOT J. 70077 INC.. i-rae rertd, requesting con- struction of a 50 foot driveway eight feet north of the south- west corner of the east side of Hig ,lend Avenue betTTeen llth and 12th Streets on th- South Bay Plena. Shopping Center Pro- ject, in accordance with Ordinance No.851. The City Engineer recommended that the permit be granted with the nroviso that no additional driveways will be allor:!nd along the entire front- age of South Bny Plza. The City Ifanager also an��roved. the re- qun_ est. Moved by Hollingsworth, second^d by Parch , that the rudommendntion of the City Engineer and the request for the 50 foot driveway as designated be arrr>roved,end the necessary res- olution drawn. Carried, by the following vote to.wit: Ayes: Heck., Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None., RE"9ORT FRO" CITY MANAGER BIRD wee read, regarding the request of the Picot Full Gospel Mission, Mr. Edward Shultz, which reeommen ed that the aupliction for permission to solicit on dity street in National City to raise funds for the poor and needy and to feed same, be denied. This organization at the 'resent hes no place in Na.tion*1 City for such activity and their application 12/21 167 is indefinite as to time. It is recommended that the Clerk of the Council notify the n.nplicant of the notion taken by the Council, Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the a.nnlicn- tion be denied. Carried, all the Council Present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY 1 APTAGER was read, `regarding the re- quest of the Share vit( Others Club, San Diego, for permission to solicit for the March of Dimes. It is recommended that the request be denied because the request would conflict with our owh local organizationts Plans for the March of Dimes collection, It is recommended that the Clerk Of the Co'tncil notify the ap- nlicnnt of` the action taken by the Council in this matter. Mov- ed by Heck, seconded by Honing nth, that the nnnlication be denied. Carried. all the Council present voting rye. REPORT FROM CITY iANAG o BIRD regarding the matter of drainage at Division and Laurel, was read. '. 'o effect a temporary solu- tion by the installation of a 30 inch conduit trould cost nnprox- ilkately 800.00. This would be only a stun -gap alleviating the condition temporarily. A large drain is required. However, to install required culvert would necessitate drnin^ge problems in the county area., and the enlargement of existing culvert under Division Streit would cost annroximately 14,000.00. The City Manager requests more study in the matter. RESORT FROI-I CITY MANAG"" BIRD was read regarding the damaged sidewalk and curb a.nd its replacement at the northenst`corner of 12th and Highloend; cost to replace n. sidewalk, curb, acid to make correct conforming radius plus renaving.o' street an- nroximately 6,6o0.00 if done by City maintenance department. CITY MANAG B BIRD stated he would like to have permission to re- move the curb for a. distance of 1L0 feet Providing Mr. "oar'_r, I2r, Braudaway and hr. I'aloney c^rry through`on their *,rir'ening Project. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager1s recommendation be approved and the necess-,ry exr,end- itures be made to complete the job. Carried, by the following vote to-witt Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, ?rrch.en, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY I"IAI`?AGT7 BIRD stated it is his recomrtendntion that we accent the Couhty1 s bronosa.l for the installation of the traffic lights at 30th and Highland. RESOLUTION NO. 6309 was read, -requesting the County of Snn Diego to enter into an agreement with the City•of National City for the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of 30th Street and Highland Avenue; said agreement to provide for said City and said Couhty,to share in the cost of installing said lights provided that the total cost to National pity shall not exceed the sum of 3,000w0:0`. Moved by Hollingsworth. seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAC R BIRD stated in regard to the matter of our ,mrlica_- tion for the improvement of certain streets pert -wining to the !.cherry Housing Project, he- has n letter addressed to Arthur Eddy which carries a document to Sen +tor i tvc34e1 signed by the Admiral r°'a Sihler, of Bureau of Docke - It is the recommendation of Admiral Sihler that the Manager or -other responsible officials of National City review the problem with the Commandant of the Eleventh Naval District. Hoved,, by. Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager be instructed'te-contact the Commandant of the Eleventh Naval District and bring beck a report to the Council. Carried, all the Council present voting -eye. CITY MAN.^-.c BIRD stated in re.g.rd to the petition to annex 12/21 168 Scott Manor a condition has arisen t.rherein, a petition was pre- sented to his office and added to that petition there has sub- sequently come in three more parcels which places it back into the original annexation which was approved by the Planning Com- mission. COWiJNICATION FROM MERIDETH L. CA'PBELL was read, stating that several months ago there was a petition to annex certain territory lying adjacent to the northerly city limits of National City. -His client, George Scott and wire are the owners of certain portions of property described in said an- nexation, which is partially described as "Portions of Lots 69 and 70 of Ex Mission Lands of San Diego.!, Said petition was not acted upon nursuaht to the request of George Scott. It is hereby requested that the Council reconsider the said nrorosed annexation, and that the necessary proceedings be taken in order that the said property may be annexed to the City of National City. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has a petition of other prop- erty owners in the area, and all of the reonle in that area have signed the petition. Moved by Heck, seconded,by Parchen, that we proceed with the annexation in accordance with the Planning Commissionts recommendation of Seat. 13, 1954. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Par- chen, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FR07 CITY ENGINEER ''rA,rIIC" rias read, stating he is submitting his resignation as City Engineer and tx-Officio Traf- fic Engineer effective January 17, 1955. Moved by ?a.rchen, seconded by Jensen, that the resignation be accepted, with regre?' Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes: Heck, Hollings- worth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY HANAGE7 BIRD stated it is now imperative that we employ a City Engineer to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Warwick. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck that the City Manager be instructed to immediat- ely advertise for^.an engineer and pursue a.nnlications. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FIN^:'CE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund 14,123.01 Traffic Safety Fund 2,222.32 Park M & I Fund 24.7.85 Retirement Fund 1,981.91 Harbor Fund .90 Spec. State Gas Tax Fund 23.60 Trust & Agency Fund 500.00 Payroll Fund 24•,271.5� TOTAL ......,..14.,,371.T Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the bills be al= lowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge, Nays: Jensen, Parchen.' Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the meeting be adjourned until 9:00 A.M., Thursday, December 23, 1954, and cons- tinue with the balance of the agenda and further study of the Business License Ordinance. Carried, by a majority vote. The meeting adjourned at 1:25 A. M. 1/v .0 - - I, YOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ATT c,ST:. CITY CLERK 12/21