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National City, California, August 24, 1954
Adjourned meeting of August 17, 1954, of the City Council was
called to order by Mayor Hodge at 8:30 A.M. otcl_ock. Council
members present: Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge.
Council members absent: Heck.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS P_=+ESENT: Alston, Gautereaux, Warwick,
Hotgate, Bird, Smith, Wagner, Curran.
The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the
Flag, followed by invocation by Rev. Edward Erny.
JAEIS SATTERT,F^, 4.7th and Division Streets, was present, pe-
titioned the Council for a license at 24th and Harding, to be
used as a wrecking yard, CITY ?LAN DER ?•rAGNDR stated Mr.
Satterlee has taken out an annl.ication for a zone variance
and the Planning Commis._.on will make their recommendation
and then it will come before the Council
COUNCIL"OMf N JEN 7-M stated it is necessary to have an enclos-
ed booth to serve food #'c:r the recreational activitits,in the
Park on August 27th. I.j is requested that Mr. Hendershot be
given permission to nurc'se the materialfor the booth, which
will cost approximately 75.001
COUNCILiAN HECK present.
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that the City
Manager and the Park and Recreation Director be authorized
to spend themoney for the booth. Carried, by the follow-
ing Vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen,
Hodge. Nays: None.
COUNCILMAN HECK stated there is a matter which the Council
should take appropriate action on promptly. In last Friday s
issue of the rational City News there appeared a very vicious
article by "Ace" Carrigan. This article has made alleged ac-
cusations stating that this Council has permitted crime to run
rather rampant. He stated he knows where these places are lo-
cated, and the various houses in operation are being permitted
to do so and that apparently there must be a pay off, and it
states that another house is standing by to operate as soon as
it receives an OK. Mr. Heck said he would like to find out who
this OK is supposed to come from. If some action is not taken
by the Council there are certain people who might be of the
opinion that this article might have some basis of truth; and
speaking for himself personally there is not one basis of
truth in the article. But due to the fact that it casts such
reflections on our Police Dept. some type of action should be
taken. He talked with the Chief of Police and also with the
District Attorney in this regard and asked the Chief of Police
to contact Mr. Carrigan and to find out if he knew the address-
es. CHIEF SMITH was present and stated he and Capt. Noble
contacted Carrigan and after talking to him for some forty
minutes or more, nothing came out to substantiate or dany the
alleged accusations in the naner. We contacted the District
Attorney and the matter is still under investigation. Mr.
Carrigan expressed the desire to cooperate and stated that he
would like a little more time. COUPNCILMAN HECK stated by the
failure of Mr. Carrigan to provide the addressee of these so
called crime activities in the City, the Council_ should ask
for a white .rash and suggested that it be taken to. the Grand
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Jury. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the
City Clerk be directed to address a letter to the County
Grand Jury asking for investigation in this matter, and fur-
nish them with a copy of this article, and have their com-
mittee investigate the matter and obtain the addresses of
all this crime that is sunposed to be rampant in this City,
and to ascertain not only whether there is any nay off in-
volved, but also we want to know who is the man that is sup-
posed to have such power to give an OK and permission to
oven up crime in this City. 1MAYOR HODGE stated his personal
feeling on this matter is that he appreciates any citizen
telling the Council or the Police Dept. about any type of
crime or anything that has been mentioned in this article.
It is definitely a policy of the majority of the Council, at
'!.east, to have a good clean city, and we can only take the
position that if anyone knows about any gambling, any houses
of prostitution as was mentioned in this article, and do not
give us the address, they are protecting such houses for
their own advantage, whether it be financial or social..
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollings-
worth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None.
ATTORNEY CUR AN stated it -is important that we go into detail
on the necessary procedure with the San Diego County Water
Authority and the Metropolitan Water District. At the meet-
ing of August 3rd a communication was read from the County
Water Authority giving us,a deadline if we wished to pay
the Water Authority taxes. It was reported that has been
the procedure in the past, the City paid fifty percent of
the Water Authority taxes and on that basis a motion was
made that a resolution be adopted for that purpose this
year. Upon checking into the matter it was found that there
was a misconception, that the County Water,Authority taxes
had never been paid, any portion thereof, by the City, but
that the Metropolitan Water District taxes, to the extent
of fifty percent, had in the past been paid, and last Dec-
ember a resolution was adopted authorizing that portion be
raid this year. As the first order of business Er. Curran
stated he would like a motion rescinding the authorization
for a resolution for the payment of fifty percent of the
County Water Authority taxes, simply to clear the record on
this. 1MIoved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the
Council go on record as rescinding the motion authorizing the
City of National City to pay one half of the taxes of the San
Diego County Water Authority. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge.
Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 6238 was read, "A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ELECT-
ING TO PAY OUT OF i.IUNICIPAL FUNDS FIFTY PER CENTUH (50%) OF
THE AMOUNT OF TAX WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE LEVIED UPON PROP-
ERTY W''ITHINN SAID CITY OF NATIONAL CITY BY AND FOR THE METRO-
POLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF" SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FIS-
CAL YEAR BEGINtING JULY 1, 1954, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1955,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF". •loved by Hollings-
worth, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 6239 was read, approving and accepting the
plans, specifications and contract documents for making al-
terations to the City Hall, and for the building of the City
Council Chambers. The City Clerk is authorized and directed
to advertise the bids for such construction will be received
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up to 5:00 P.M. on the 20th day of September, 1954. loved
by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be
adopted. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN questioned if any arrange-
ments have been made with the County to see if they will pay
any more for the office they will have for the Sheriff, CITY
MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated iir. Heggland, County Administrative
Officer, was contacted and has asked that he be given an op-
portunity to take this matter up with his department head.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
RESO'UTION NO. 6240 was read, adopting a wage scale for the
construction of City Council Chambers and the alteration of
the City H0,11, Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present vot-
ing aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 6241 was read, amending salary Resolution No.
5968 by adding thereto the following classification: Assis-
tant Engineer, Rate 27, starting salary 1438.00. Moved by
Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there have been so many amend-
ments to the current salary resolution that he would suggest
that we compile all the resolutions and actions upon which
the Council is acting and when that information is compiled
that we pass a new resolution which •rill consolidate all the
various amendments so that we can have in one place the en-
tire wage scale for everybody in the City, COUNCITITOMAN
HOLT.INGSWORTH asked if this would also include the unclas-
sified employees. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he thought it would
be well to have both the •Classified and unclassified employees
in one resolution. We should at least have all unclassified
in one resolution instead of having separate resolutions for
each unclassified employee. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded
by Heck, that the City Manager be authorized to furnish At-
torney Curran the complete file of all employees salaries so
that he can prepare a resolution consolidating all the salary
resolutions and actions. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated at the last meeting we had the first
reading of an ordinance of intention to close a portion of "J"
Avenue. The date which was set for the hearing might be open
to question, and asked that we have a motion that the ordinance,
as read, be changed in Section 2 to October 19th instead of
September 20th, and as so amended the first reading of the
ordinance to have been made as of this date. Roved by
Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the date for the
hearing be changed from September 20th to October 19th.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollings-
worth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None.
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the 6ity Manager has referred
a matter to his attention wherein there has been correspond-
ence involving receivership and bankruptcy. The City has
claim for some equipment rental and a petition in bankruptcy
has now been filed in the matter of Western Area Company, a
limited partnership. Pursuant to the bankruptcy laws there
must be somebody specifically authorized to act as Attorney
when a claim is submitted in bankruptcy, and'it is the Kt-
torney's recommendation that the City Council authorize the
City Attorney to handle this matter, and that the City At-
torney be granted the power of Attorney to act for the City in
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all matters of the claim against the bankrupt. Moved by Heck,
seconded by Hollingsworth, that the recommendation of the City
Attorney be followed, Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays:
None.
ATTORNEY CURRAN stated we have an ordinance for the first
reading with reference to the rezoning of South West Mesa
annexation and Badders Annexation.
ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY, RENDING ORDINANCE NO. 750, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION
4..5", was presented for the first reading and read in full.
CITY PLANNER WAGNER asked Attorney Curran whether there was
any reference made to Ordinance No. 819. Ordinance NO. 819
established new districts in part of Badders Annexation.
ATTORNEY CURRAN suggested that Mr. Wagner check the ordinance
to see that everything is in order from the point of view of
his department.
ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE DEANTTEXIT'TG RANCHO MESA
FROM THE CITY OF NATIOTAL CITY", was presented for the first
reding, and read in full.
RESOLUTION NO. 624.2 was read, approving and accenting an a-
greement to conduct recreation centers with the Sweetwater
Union High School District for the fiscal year 1954-1955,
and Walter F. Hodge, Mayor, is hereby authorized and direct-
ed to sign the same on behalf of City of National City. Moved
by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CURRAN stated at the last meeting Resolution No. 6235
was adopted, pertaining to the bids for the construction of
the culvert at 12th and Highland, and asked that it be amend-
ed so that the last paragraph reads that the Mayor, rather
than the City Manager is authorized to'enter into an agreement.
It is requested that by interlineation, Resolution No. 6235
be corrected by striking the words "City Manager" and insert-
ing in lieu thereof the word "Mayor". Moved by Hollingsworth,
seconded by Heck, that the request of the City Attorney be
followed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None
ATTORNEY CURRAN asked that Resolution 6225 be corrected. In
the last paragraph the words "B. J. Gautereaux, City Manager"
be stricken out and in lieu thereof, the words "Walter F.
Hodge, Mayor"'be inserted. Moved by Heck, seconded by
Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be corrected. Carried by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jen-
sen, Paschen, Hodge. Nays: None.
ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that recently with reference particu-
larly to the very important matters of fixing tax rates and
requiring ordinances as prerequisites, we seem to have a
situation wherein with so many new people in the City govern-
ment it was not clear as to who should be taking the lead in
doing what. In order thht we never slip up on any matter -
which is made mandatory by statute or ordinance, this would
be a good time to have all the department heads submit to the
City Manager the things which come within their particular
jurisdiction that have certain time limits. The thought in
mind is this: If any of our department heads should suddenly
be not available we would have to carry on our municipal af-
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fairs. It might be very difficult to do that unless we had
some sort of master sheet for that purpose. We are very bad-
ly in need of such a time table, something wherein all the
department heads submit to the City Manager any niece of in-
formation which did have a deadline. We could compile a list
which could be made available to all the members of the Council
and to all the department heads so that we could have them all
working together. It is the Attorney's recommendation that
swell a procedure be set up. Moved by Parchen, seconded by
Jensen, that the recommendation of the City Attorney be fol-
lowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck,
Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge.. Nays: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Certificate of In-
surance and contract bond which was referred to him regard-
ing the contract of F. San Martin for the collection of gar-
bage that there were certain defects therein and they have
been returned to the City Clerk Who is in the process of se-
curing new and additional certificates and contract bonds.
CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that the Planning Commission report
in regard to a 69 K V A line was laid over. Representatives
of the utilities Companies were to be present in this regard.
G. E. JENNER, Engineer of San Diego Gas and Electric Company,
was present. After considerable discussion it was moved by
Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that the plans of the
San Diego Gas and Electric Company for the installation of
their nol es be such that a 64 foot travel_way be allowed in
their 'glans. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None.
COUNCILmOi'AN HOLLINGS':IORTH requested that all the utility
companies be so notified of this motion by the City Clerk.
APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF ON SALE:BEER BEVERAGE LICENSE BY
ARNOLD'S P & L, 720 National Avenue, was presented. REPORT OF
CHIEF OF POLICE SMITH recommended that the application be
filed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the ap-
plication be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen.
PETITION AND NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ANNEX PORTIONS OF LOTS
67 and 70 of EX- :MISSION LANDS OF SAN DIEGO, were presented.
REPORT FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION Was
read, stating they approved the description of the boundaries
of the oronosed annexation. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER WAR -
WICK was read stating that the signers of the petition are
property owners within the area described in the petition.
There are approximately 40 registered voters within the area.
_-loved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that it be referred
to the Planning Commission. Carried, all the Council present
voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA was read, stating
they would like permission to place a Christmas Chimney at the
Southwest corner of 8th and National for the purpose of solici-
ting funds from November 22nd to December 24th inclusive.
POLICE CHIEF SMITH suggested that the request be referred to
him for checking. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck,
that Chief Smith be empowered to investigate to sec if it is a
boha fide group, and if so, that their request be granted.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollings-
worth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None.
COWUNICATInI\T FROII CHAMBER BER OF COMLERCE was read, stating the
Board of Directors on July 26th voted unanimously, on recom-
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mendation of the Chs.mber's City Planning Committee, to go on
record as favoring the general development of all of Fourth
Street, from the Freeway to the east City limits, as a major
thoroughfare. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated last week he was in
conference with E. E. Wallace, District Engineer of the State
Highway Dept., and he viewed preliminary studies for a new
re-routing of Highway 101 North of 13th Street, National City.
The present preliminary plan calls for a reverse curve on a
very large radius from 13th and Montgomery Freeway to prop-
erty now known as Navy property. This would extend eventually
to U. S. Highway 395. There would be a connection plan at 4th
Street with this new Freeway. The Freeway in the vicinity of
4th Street would be some six or eight hundred feet West of
Roosevelt, so that the connection which had been planned as a
very meager and minor one will now be studied for a major in-
terchange. That will somewhat relieve the pressure and need
far the connection to the present U. S. 101, and it is their
plan at this time to assign this new Freeway as 101 By-pass
and turn back Harbor Drive to the City of San Diego. This
may be just the answer to our connection to a main North -
South route, which would be then designated 101 and we plan
to include that type of study on our master street plan nre-
parntion, with the extension of 4th Street to Paradise Valley
Road to the East. COUNCILMAN HECK suggested "stop" signs be
placed on the cross streets making 4th Street from Palm to
National Avenue a through thoroughfare, by making all cross
streets stop" except at Palm, Highland, and possibly "D"
Avenue and that it be recommended to the Traffic Safety Com-
mittee for study.
COMMIUNICATION FROM THE CH.A1IBER OF COPM'ERCE was read, recommend-
ing that the City Council petition Congress for Federal aid in
the maintenance and development of those National City streets
which will bear the burden of the new population, much of which
arises from Wherry Act housing. It was felt that the City
Council is the proper agency to initiate such e. request of
Congress. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City
direct a letter to both our California Senators, Congressman
Utt, Congressman Wilson, and the Commandant of the Eleventh
Naval District, requesting that funds be granted the City of
National City for the construction and maintenance of proper
roadways through National City, and request funds for the con-
struction of 16th Street. Carried, by the following vote to -
wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Paschen, Hodge.
Nays: None.
CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she had been requested by the City
Attorney to get a new policy of insurance for the tidelands
lease from the National Lumber Company, and asked that it be
approved by the City Attorney. Also that the certificate of
insurance of Egnew House Moving Company be approved by the
Attorney.
COMMUNICATION FROM LYON VAN & STORAGE COMPANY and findings and
approval of the Commssion, which the Storage Company had re-
quested to establish drayage zone to National City, was pre-
sented and ordered filed.
APPLICATION FOR REFUND ON BUSINESS LICENSE BY ROY SACHNOFF in
the amount of 82.50 was °resented. The request 1,ras approved
by City Treasurer Holgate. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded
by Heck, that the refund be granted. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen,
Hodge, Nays: None.
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RESIGNATION OF J. P.'McCLURE FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was
read. Moved by Heck, . seconded by Hollingsworth, that the re-
signation be accepted, with regret. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye.
RESIGNATION OF L. A. THHACKREY FROT-I THE CIVIL SERVICE+' CO T ISSION
was read. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by'Heck, that the
resignation be .accepted, with regret. Carried, all the Council.
present voting aye.
CITY CLERK ATSTON stated she is presenting two bills, one is
our fifty percent payment to the Metropolitan ':later District
in the amount of c330,059.73, and the other is` 4.50.00 to the
Chamber of Commerce, which was authorized at themeeting of
August 1.7th,. Moved by Hollingsworth, that the bills be al-
lowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. COUNCI L70MAN
JENSEN asked that the bills be taken separately that she
would not vote on the t-ro together. Moved by Hollingsworth,
seconded by Jensen, that the bill of the Metropolitan Water
District in the sum of 130,059.73 be approved for payment,
and warrant drum for same. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit:. Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge.
Nays: None. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that
the payment of 1450.00 to the Chamber of Commerce be approved
and warrant drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen,
Parchen.
Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that Ed Ingalls be
appointed as a member of the Civil Service Commission. Car-
ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollings-
worth, Pardhen, Hodge. Nays: Jensen. Moved by Hollings-
worth, seconded by Heck, that Luther G. Reid be appointed as
a member of the Civil Service Commission. Carried, all the
Council present voting aye.
CITY PLANNER WAGNER., stated there was a petition presented to
the Council sometime ago requesting annexation of a piece of
property located in Quarter Section 103. It went before the
Planning Commission and there was a. favorable report from the
Boundary Commission. The Council minutes of March 16, 1954
reveal that it was referred to the City Attorney to prepare
an ordinance of annexation. Moved by Hollingsworth, second-
ed by Jensen, that this matter be referred to Attorney Cur-
ran for preparation of the necessary documents to annex that
area. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck,
Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None.
A recess was declared.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council mem-
bers present: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge.
Council members absent: None.
CITY ?TANNER WAGNER stated that for the past two years he has
been on the Board of Directors of the San Diego County High-
way Development Association representing the City of Chula
Vista, and he feels that the contact with that Association
is beneficial to the City, and asked if the Council would
wish him to continue in that capacity representing National
City. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that Mr.
Wagner remain on the Board as representative from National
City and the South Bay Area. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked if
this entails any expense. CITY PLLNNE^. WAGNER stated he
would Like to have the privilege of having his luncheons paid
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which is once a week. MAYOR HODGE stated he thought we should
be represented by our Planner as it is very worthy. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth,
Jensen, Parchen,.Hodge. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read, enclosing
a. set of prints of plans for proposed pedestrian overcrossing
to'be oonstructed over Harbor Drive,'their Road Xi-SD-2-NatC,
SD, at ?'Toden Street. This structure, together with another
pedestrian overcrossing at 32nd Street in San Diego are be-
ing planned in cooperation with the U. S. Naval Station and
the City of San Diego to eliminate the existing hazard to
nedestriAns at these two locations. Upon completion of the
Voden Street Overcrossing, the Naval Station plans to utilize
these two locations for all pedestrians crossing in the area.
CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX placed the original letter with the
City Clerk and a cony and the map with the City Engineer for
filing.
REPORT FROM THE SAFETY DIVISION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INDUS-
TRIAL COK-ISSION was read, in regard to raising the spur track
located on National Cityis tidelands adjacent to the Aztec
Lumber Company and National Dry Kiln. The estimated cost of
raising and resurfacing 243 feet of track is 480.00. If the
City desires to handle this work it is requested that the a
mount of 480.00 to be for' -carded to cover the estimated cost,
and they will arrange to have the work done as promptly as
possible. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated this Commission
makes regular checks on railroad crossings pertinent to load-
ing and unloading freight cars. We do have platforms in that
area, adjacent to that spur that are not conforming with rules
and regulations. Mr. Gautereaux requested a legal opinion
from the City Attorney regarding the disposition and spend-
ing of the Harbor Fund money pertaining to tidelands improve-
ments and expenditures.
CO'MUNICATION F".011 BRAJIT ELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY was read, re-
questing that the driveways along Highland be annroved, as
shown on the drawings which were enclosed. These driveways
exceed by ten feet in width those allowed by Ordinance No. 851.
It is for the new Safeway Store, 4th and Highland Avenue. RE-
PORT FROM THE CITY ENGINEER regarding this request, was read,
recommending that they maintain'the eleven feet between the
driveways and the property line, as required by Ordinance No,
851. It is the City i'Ianageris recommendation that the re-
quest be granted, and the Attorney be instructed to prepare
the required resolution. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollings-
worth, that the recommendation of the City Manager be accept-
ed, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the reso-'
1.ution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck,
Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: Parchen,
REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, regarding a re-
quest from property owners in the vicinity of Rachael Avenue
between 4th and 6th Streets, for street lighting. It is the
PIanager's recommendation that one 6000 lumen overhead street
light be located on Rachaol. A venue between 4th and 6th.
Roved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City Plan-
ageris request be accepted. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Pardhen, Hodge.
Nays: None.
REPORT FROI"I CHIEF OF POLICE Was read, regarding the issuing
of citations for zone violations to George Trelikes and. Mr.
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Majors, doing business in the vicinity of 47th and Division.
On June 22, 1954, they were given until September 1st to
clear their locations. Subsequent investigations reveal that
scrap petals in excess of 60 tons have been removed from the
property belonging to Mr. Majors. It is the intention of the
Police Dept. to issue citations in the above cases if the terns
have not been complied with.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTERE UX regarding the per-
sonnel of the Olivewood Housing project, was read. There are
several questions that should be determined: 1. Shall the
.ity blanket in the present employees of the Housing Project
ennasse, or shall an eligibility list be established. 2.
Would this become an added departmentofthe City under the
administration of the City Manager. Upon determination of
these two questions further matters concerning Civil Service
could be referred to the Civil Service Commission for their
recommendations." COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINIS-
TRATION was read, regarding questions asked by the employees
of O1.ivewood with regards to possible employment with the
City of National City.
COUNCILMAN PARCHEN excused.
Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Attorney
be instructed to pursue the natter of determining whether the
City has completely complied with all the requirements nec-
essary for the purchase of the Federal Housing, also to obtain
the necessary information as to what the Housing is going to
cost the City, and if it is necessary to obtain this informa-
tion from the headquarters of the Public Housing in San Fran-
cisco, that the City Attorney be authorized to make the trip,
at City expense. Also that the City Attorney establish the
usual length of escrow time and how those fees are handled,
whether it is divided up equally between the City and the
Federal Government and whether the rental starts as soon as
it goes into escrow, or whether the City does not get any
money until after escrow is closed. Carried, by the'follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge.
Nays: None. Absent: Parchen.
COMMUNICATION PROM DEPARTMIENT OF PUBLIC ,WORKS, Eleventh
Naval District, was read, concerning the interest of the City
of National City in acquiring title to two small parcels of
Government owned land in the vicinity of the U. S. Naval
Station. The Secretary of the Navy has approved the griat-
ing to the City of National City of a permanent easement for
a right of way for the improvement of Tidelands Avenue bet-
ween 13th and 19th Streets, with the stipulation therein
that in the event of a National emergency the exclusive right
of use of subject roadway will vest in the Government for the
duration thereof. It is expected this easement will be ex-
ecuted a,nd submitted for the City1s acceptance in the near
future. Concerning the parcel of land approximately 91' x
641 lying adjacent to the above referred to easement area,
reconmendation has been submitted to the Department of the
Navy, Washington, D. C.,_to dispose of same as being eurplus
to the needs of the Navy. The procedure for such disposal
requires that the General Services Administration, which is
the agency of the Government designated to handle Such mat-
ters, circularized other Government agencies to determine
whether or not a need exists for its use by any other branch
of the Government. To date no final action has been taken in
this matter, and the City will be advised when this property
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is available for disposal to non -Government agencies. Con-
cerning the triangular piece of land located in Block 269,
National City, the matter of disposal of this property is
being held in abeyance pending a final determination as to
whether or not future use is necessary to the U. S. Naval
Station. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGStWORTH asked if they said
they would help pay for the improvement of Tidelands Avenue.
CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated they made no proposal regard-
ing any financial assistance. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH
stated there are four property owners involved on the im-
provement of Tidelands Avenue, the City of National City is
the major one; the Navy for a short area;, the Santa Fe and
Mr. Al Fessman. The City, with Tidelands Avenue being es-
tablished as a. major street_can use gas tax money. Mr.
Fessman has indicated that he will be very glad to comply
a.nd add his money. Mrs. Hollingsworth said she would like
to have the City Manager pursue this further and see if
the Santa. Fe and the Navy would be willing to pay their pro-
rata share to improve Tidelands Avenue.
COUNCILMAN HECK asked City Manager Gautereaux whether he had
contacted Byr i Phelps with regard to the improvement of 18th
Street. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he contacted Mr.
Phelps and has received _the figures Rs to what he has deter-
mined the gross cost would be as estimated now, and also his
affirmation that he would work with the City Manager in con-
nection with acquisition of the addition's property required
for the improvement, and easements necessary. REPORT FR01
BYRL D. PHELPS was read, stating the estimated cost of the
18th Street Improvement, which includes the paving,'curbing,
sidewalks, storm drains, reconstruction of'manholes, Engineer-
ing, advertising, and incidentals, is 1133,513.74. If $6o,000.00
of gas tax money is allowed for•this project, it will leave
873,513.74 to be paid for under the 1911 Act. There is a
frontage on this project of 9,720 feet, therefore the front
foot cost would be 17.56, of which 20% should be assessed
the District lots not fronting on the streets. This, in
turn, would leave the actual front footage at 16.05 per
front foot, and an average sixty foot lot would pay 1363.00
which could be paid over a ten year period.
CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX reported progress concerning the 1911
Act petitions, in regard to getting them back in shape and
contacting property owners.
CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated in regard to the sewer construc-
tion by"Mr. bla.cy he has a report from City Engineer Warwick,
however, at the last meeting of the Council action was taken
stipulating that Mr. Macy put in the sewer line at his own
exp=,nse, REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated ,the es-
timated cost of the construction of the extension requested
by sir. Macy will be 11,500.00. We have a potential of five
connections on the East side of "G" Avenue and four con-
nections on the West side. The income from nine connections
will nay for the proposed construction, however the instal-
lations are indefinite. It is the Engineer's belief that
the City may have to invest one half of the cost of construc-
tion for a period of from five to ten years.
CITY ENGINEER T'ARWICK stated he has the completed documents,
as far as Mr. Pace is -concerned, for the Highland Avenue cul-
vert. ATTORNEY CUR AN stated he approved the bonds as to.
form. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the
bonds be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
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Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Ab-
sent: Parchen.
CITY ENGINEER WARTacx stated the Council passed a resolution
at this meeting, apiroving the creation of an Assistant En-
gineer's job, and he would like permission to employ Colwert
P. Simonds in the third step of the Assistant Engineer s
rate, starting salary $483.00 per month. Moved by Heck, se-
conded by Hollingsworth, that the request be granted. Car-
ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollings-
worth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Parchen.
CITY ENGINEER ?:!AR'...TICK stated he had been requested to give a
report on the leaving of Beta Street between "R" and "T" Ave-
nues, and copies of the report have been given to each Council_
member, Moved by Jensen, seconded by Heck, that we accept
the City Engineer's recommendation. Carried, by the fallowing
vote to -wit: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None
Absent: Parchen.
COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSt'WORTH stated she would like to ask con-
sideratioh of the Council that the City lviannger be instruct-
ed to do a little survey work in regard to getting rid of the
old Library Building. It is requested that the Council
authorize Mr. Gautereaux to make a survey and submit a re-
port.
COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGS?'WORTH inquired of Attorney Curran if he
has done anything in regard to an Attractive Nuisance Ord-
innnce. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he has found out that as far
as Assistant City Attorney Shelley Higgins knows there is no
such thing as an Attractive Nuisance Ordinance in San Diego.
He also checked with Hr. Crittenden and he could give no
further information. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated the
reason she brought this up is that we do have considerable
construction work going on around the City and there are
some places that might be considered. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated
he is still trying to find out just what lair. Crittenden had
in mind when he made the request.
COUNCILOi2AN HOLLINGS?'WORTH asked the City Engineer if any-
thing is being done about getting started with the work on
24th Street. CITY ENGINEER 1'TARWICK stated the State High-
way no doubt will not allow us to do construction during the
winter. There has been some work done.
COUNCILMAN HECK stated he feels the need for a committee to be
set up to study and revise the Business License Ordinance. The
committee to Hake recommendations to the Council as to what
would be a feasible Business License Ordinance. The County
would like to have a uniform business license ordinance.
MAYOR HODGE said he thought that was a good suggestion, and
should be considered and each Council member present a name
or two at the next meeting who they think should be on the
committee:• It should not be particularly Council members,
but from various walks of life, perhaps one wholesale man,
one retail man, one housewife, and one Councilman, someone
from the Chamber of Commerce. The committee would obtain all
the different ordinances that are in effect in other cities
and additional information and then bring their recommenda-
tions to the Council for consideration.
COUNCILMAN HECK asked City Attorney Curran whether he looked
up the State Statutes for the sidewalks and curbs provisions.
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ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he has, and he will cheek it and in-
form Mr, Heck, COUNCILIfAN HECK stated a certain amount of
funds have been set up in the budget for the improvement of
sidewalks and curbs, and it will take a policy of the Council_
to determine just what liability and'responsibility is going
to be the property owners and ?-ghat the City's, so our Street
Department can utilize the funds which have been set aside
for that purpose. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUK stated lie hae
held up some work regarding the repairing of curbs, etc, and
the policy of the Council should be forthcoming as soon as
possible. COUNCILMAN HECK asked that the City Clerk place
the sidewalk and curb policy on the next agenda for dis-
cussion by the Council.,
COUNCILMAN HECK stated in the resolution calling for bids
for Council Chambers, it stated that the bids would be re-
ceived until 5:00 P.M,, September 20th. We have a Council
meeting on the 21st, and asked Attorney Curran if that was
an error. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the res-
olution be amended to state that bids will be received until
5:00 P.M„ September 21st, 1954. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye.
Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the meeting be closed,
Carried, n11 the Council »resent voting aye. Meeting closed
at 12 : 40 r? IM.
/,(izl�C) }T7z//
MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
AT" ST :
CITY CLERK
We the duly elected and qualified Council members of the
City of National City, California, do hereby consent
to the holding of a special Council meeting on
August 31, 1954, at the hour of 8:30 A.M. at the Council
Chambers at the City Hall, National City, California, for
the purpose of:
Acting upon the proposed purchase of the Olivewood
Housing from the r, H. A., and for providing prd6edures
of administration of said Government units, and for
the purpose of making said housing administration a
part of the City government, and for making necessary
changes in personnel of present City officers and
employees because of the purchase of said Olivewood
Housing.
Dated this 26th day of August, 1954.
1,021.t.3 741-Pv/pA-
YOTT
�UOUNC'TTMAN