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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 10-26 CC MIN107 rational City, California, October 26, 1951+ Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 8:30 A. M. o'clock. Council members present: Heck, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Council members absent: Hollingsworth. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, ''Magner, r� 10 r i� ,lN.�.,?y, Gautereaux, Smith. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Rev. Betz. COUNCILWOMAN H0LLINGS ORTH stated in regard to the minutes of the meeting of October 5, 1951+, on page 97, report of the Planning Commission granting Conditional Exception No. 1+99 to International Metals, Inc., the no burning part which was left out will be corrected, Mrs. Alston has assured her. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked Attorney Curran.when he writes up a resolution approving a recommendation of the Planning Commission if he puts in all the restrictions they recommend.. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he does. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that paragraph 6, page 97, be corrected to read: "Councilman Parchen present during partial reading of Ordinance No. 869". Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the minutes be approved, as amended. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge'. NAYS: Parchen, RESOLUTION No. 6269 was read,'.finding and determining that the owners of more than,15%.of the, area of the land proposed to be assessed for the purpose of the improvement of Harbison Avenue from 1+th to Division- Street has demanded the making of an investigation. The time and place of the hearing is fixed for 8:00 o'clock P. M., December 9th, 1951+, in the Court Room, City Hall. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting .aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6270 was read, granting a conditional exception to International Metals, Inc., for operation of an automobile wrecking yard and salvage.enterprise in Blocks 151 and 152, City Plat. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the'Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6271 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to K. T.._McBride for the purpose of using his property for conducting business, the same as if it were in C-2 zone. Said property is described as the W 80 feet of Lot 2, Roth Tract. Afloved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye._ RESOLUTION NO. 6272 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to San Miguel School for the purpose of constructing tennis and basketball courts at the San Miguel School. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6273 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to James Toledo for the purpose of carrying on a retail fruit, produce and grocery establishment, and to install two unlighted signs, not more than twenty feet each, Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. 10/26 108 Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESO°LUTION NO. 6274 was read, approving and accepting the agreement for use of jail facilities with the County of San Diego, dated June 29, 1954, and Walter F. Hodge, Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6275 was read, accepting certain real property, described in that certain Deed from H. C. and Beatrice Lowe, dated September 23, 195+. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6276 was read: directing preparation of plans and specifications and designating engineer to prepare plans for the improvement of Seventh Street between "N" Avenue and Palm Avenue. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6277 was read, directing preparation of plans and designating engineer to prepare plans for the improvement of Fifth Street from Palm Avenue to the westerly line of Palm Crest No. 2 Subdivision. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, th^t the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC ALLEY, WEST OF '': ILSON AVENUE AND NORTH OF 18TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated we have received protests from the utility companies on the closing of this alley. HEARING ON PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF "J" AVENUE, was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she had received no written protests, CITY MANAGER BIRD asked a waiver on this closing. The closing was based on the condition that the property owner deed to the City a certain portion of "J" Avenue, and the property owner has changed his mind. Mr. Bird suggested the proceedings be laid over or denied. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, this ordinance be tabled until the deed is received.. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE AT SOUTHEAST CORNERS OF 18TH AND PALM, was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she had received no written protests. CITY PLANNER IZLGNER stated he contacted Mr. Cantarini, whose property is involved in the zone change regarding a desired setback of ten feet for the future widening of 18th Street. Mr. Cantarini agreed that he would not only set back ten feet, but if the Council desires he would be willing to deed a 10 foot strip the en- tire length of his property for the widening of the street. No one was present opposing this zone change. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the zone change be granted, and the Attorney be directed to amend the ordinance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding appli- cation or Conditional Exception No. 502, by the Sweetwater Union H gh School District. The school district wishes to erect a Junior High School plant on this property, and dedicate 10/26 109 a thirty foot strip along the westerly, northerly and easterly sides of the property for street purposes. Petitioner is requesting permission to construct a Junior High School in an R-1-A Zone. The Planning Commission recommended the granting of the construction of the school in an R-1-A Zone with the stipulation that before final approval is given by the Council, deeds be provided dedicating half of the street on all four sides of the property. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the Planning Commission'§ recommendation be approved, and that the Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution for the conditional exception. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES:. Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. REPORT OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendation to make 4th Street a through boulevard from National Avenue to Palm, excepting Highland hvenue be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, NAYS: Parchen, Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee to stripe Na- tional Avenue from Main Street to 7th and 9th to 13th Streets, be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that the Traffic Safety Committee and the Engineer study the problem of entering National City on National Avenue at the north City limits. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. Moved by Hollingsworth seconded by Parchen, that the Traffic Safety Committeets recommendation of installation of a direct- ional sign an the Southwest corner of the intersection of 18th and Palm, be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the notice of cancellation of the sidewalk license bond of Douglas J. Saunders, which was referred to him, requires no action. If Mr. Saunders is going to continue in business he must furnish a bond. :ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that sometime ago the _planning Commission made a recommendation that Ordinance No. 842 be amended. At the Present time this ordinance prohibits advertising on certain :property adjacent to the Freeway. According to Mr. Beuthel of the State Highway Dept., there seems to be some uncertainty as to what could be accomploshed by the City. There is also some questions as to the legality of such an ordinance as we now have, so under those circum<tances, rather than bringing in an amendment to the ordinance, he would like further instructions farther instructions from the Council. COUNCIL- r0.,:.N HOLLINGSORTH recommended this be tabled for the time being, and the Mayor so ordered. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on the matter of the comdemnation suit by the Federal Government regarding 130 acres of land. Mr. Curran stated he received several papers on this matter and that from time to time there will be questions coming up until the suit is finally settled. CITY <_TTORNEY CURRAN reported on the Harbor Drive -In Theatre in regard to connection to the sewage system of National City, which was referred to him; and inasmuch as there has been certain formal and informal discussions on this Point, particularly with r.nnexations, he wished to put this on the Council's agenda before any action was taken by the City Attorney 10/26 110 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the policy of this Council be that we not furnish any services of the City to anyone outside the borders of National City, FIRE CHIEF 3r..ILEY was present and stated they do not answer any calls outside the City of a fire nature, except4ng those that come through official channels, or property immediately adjacent to the County area of City area where it is considered there would be a possibility of involving property inside National City., It is rather difficult to refuse service where a life is involved; speaking of first aid equipment they have in the Fire Dept. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the motion. be :,amended to. read, that only City, services outside the City limits_be rendered only upon request by official governing bodies. Where the matter'of life is in volved, this to be at the descretion of the Chief§`of the Fire and Police Departments, Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he was under the Lepres- sion that the Harbor Drive -In Theatre was hooked up to cur sewer system. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported they have been con- nected for over a year, and are paying their proportionate share, which is $15.00 a month, the cost established at that time for, the service rendered to them. Mr. Bird stated at that time he had requested that a contract be entered into with Mr. Huntington of the Drive -In Theatre so that it be- comes a matter of record, as it is now it is just a matter of inference. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated she thought it was time for the revision of the price charged for this service. COUNCILMAN HECK requested that a study be made by the City Manager and City Attorney on the sewer rentals, and that the item be placed on the agenda for November 16, 1954. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated some time ago the Traffic Safety Committee made a recommendation that an ordinance be passed prohibiting the pouring of colored concrete curbs in front of businesses that would conflict With any traffic colored sections, and this was referred to him and he would like to refer this back for further instructions. CITY MANGER BIRD stated the purpose behind'this was to prohibit the coloring of any sidewalks, etc. Which might be in conflict with the California. Mptor.Vehicle Act. Since that communication was first presented, the Building Dept. set upa policy d/nd now that we haver a partial control. of the issuance of permits wherein 'at the time they ate taken out we inquire as to color, etc. We did not 'deem it advisable to continue through and ask for an ordinance. If it is the desire of the Council to so place it into an ordinance, the City Manager suggests that at the same time we clarify and amend our sidewalk ordinance. Moved b* Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that this problem be incorporated in the new sidewalk and curb ordinance. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT 0P RECREATION :_DVISORY BOARD was read, giving the final accounting of receipts and expenditures for the Luau which was held August 27, 1954, which showed a net profit of S180.96. ADOPTION OF POLICY FOR SEER MAIN INSTALL_,.TIONS IN UNDEVELOPED AREAS was presented. REPORT FROM CITY PLANNER 1IGNER was read, stating that the matter was discussed at different meeting and again at the meeting of the Planning Commission of October llth, resulting in the recoMtendation for an amended policy "where a street is not of legal width,or an alley is being used as a street, unless s. full width dedication and improvements can be proven illogical, then the abutting pro- perty owners will have to dedicate the necessary property to bring it to a full width dedication with the required improvements". Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the 10/26 111 establishing of the policy on sewer main installations be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission at their meeting of October llth. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: AYES: Heck, Jensen, Parchen. NAYS: Hollingsworth, Hodge. ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY NORTH OF DIVISION STREET was presented. CITY MANAGER BIRD read a report from City Engineer Warwick which stated that in view of the attitude of many of the Pro- perty holders within the area, he recommends that the bound- aries of the proposed annexation be modified so as to include those residents who desire to be annexed to the City. At present, this area seems to be the Sunny Knolls Subdivision. He also presented a recommendation from City Planner Wagner which is virtually the same, and suggested that a revised map of the area be submitted to the San Diego County Boundary Commission to exclude those property owners not wishing to an- nex at this time. It is the City Manager's recommendation that the matter be held in abeyance and the proponets ofthe annexation be notified to submit revised boundaries to the Boundary Commission including those residences which are desir- ed to be annexed to the City. Moved by Hollingsworth, second- ed by Jensen, that the City Manager inform the people who are interested in annexing to National City of this recommended procedure to go t:o the Boundary Commission and formally make their approach to be annexed. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated he has just been advised by the County that the original recom- mendations to the Board still stands with the exception of the proposed dedication and acceptance of that portion of Fig Court in Scott Subdivision. The recommendations of the Health Officer is that the Subdivision must be connected to a system of sanitary sewers, or the Subdivision will not receive final approval. The matter then rests whether the City of National City will require annexation as a condition of the connection to the sewer system. COUNCILMAN HECK stated we have approval by the Boundary Commission for the entire area and he is con- cerned that we should request the property owners to break it up and make an amendment to the Boundary Commission, when we have an opportunity to bring in the entire area. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated he thought Mr. Scott should be asked if he wishes his sewer connected and if he wants to do it with the idea that he wishes to annex to the City. GEORGE SCOTT was present and stated he would like to know just where he stands, and would like to annex. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLING'WORTH stated she would prefer to going ahead with the City Manager's re- commendation and leave Mr. Scott's request for annexation se- parate. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Hol- lingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. NAYS: Heck, Parchen. 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 CLERK ALSTON stated at the last meeting we had an applica- tion for a moving permit by Porter Peterson. There was not a full Council and had a tie vote, so it is presented again for the Council's consideration. The building is to be removed from 4176 45th Street, San Diego, to 1801 S. 43rd St., Nat- tional City. It was the recommendation of the Building Dept. that this request be granted subject to certain conditions. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the applica- tion be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. 10/26 112 DL LTON J. BL.KER, 2004 E. 10th Street, was present and stated about a year ago the Chamber of Commerce sent a cormu: ration to the Council asking them to appoint a Water Comic,ee :,o in- vestigate the possibility of Purchasing the Wate2 Gxe.i- , y, and asked what action had ":een taken in this regard, C-J-N.`._i;',JOMLN HOLLINGSWORTH stated a committee was set up within :;ae own Council to meet with Chula Vista and the South Bey Ie:.e ation and she is sure thn:t the intent of the Chamber of Comeleree was that a citizens commi-y6ee should be set up end they r°eeemmend- ed George Jbh.nson to be the chairman an ehey wanted a -:ember of the Counci. to be en the committeei and that the Mayee act- uate this citizens cor:.. _ttee. COUNCILI:! _1 PeRCHEN sta.;e^ at the time this was bro.: zht up he did not thLnk there wee any statement made that we might purchase the Water Compaq.;, i; was to study the wate7 Fituation. NLR. BLKER stated tee' ot- ter did not say the p-;_ease, it was to study rates etion, etc. It was the thinking of the Chamber that the Co:;.±i..:: = Set up the committee and have member of the Council serve, .`"YJN- CILML.N P .RCHEN stated if we are going to hire a rate ceel_ we should give hi0 time to make a study so he can ably 1 present the City, and if we do not give him sufficient terms it is not fair to him. COUNCILWOMAN HJLLINGS1ORTH scale 7 that is one of the problems to be discusses with Chula Vista, and the South Bay Irrigation District Me-e Hollingswor b. eeA she would like an expression of opinion from the Coun:2_a mem- bers whether or not they would be wiling to have the i;-.ty share the expense of a rate consultant. COUNCILI eN ?LRCHEN said he was in favor of National City being properly repre- sented at the Public Utilities rate increase hearing, and that the only way th^.t can be done is to have a rate consul- tant, so he will go on record of being in favor of hiring a good rate engineer. COUNCIL''OMLN JENSEN and COUNCILM_..N HECK 'stated they were in accord. INSUR_NCE POLICIES covering four employees of Olivewood Hous- ing were presented. COIUMUNICeTION FROM INSUR:.NCE '.GENTS eS= SOC K.TION was read stating there was a three year saving of $172.50, if the Council wished to take advantage of it, and the bond will be endorsed for a three year term at a total premium of $$62.50. CITY CLERK ILSTON asked that the policy be approved by the City t.ttorney, and th-t the Council de- cide whether they wish this for a three year period or for just one year. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the policies of the Olivewood Housing be approved for a three year period. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: ilYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NeYS: None, COMMUNIC._TION FROM LEO RUPeRD was read, stating he is inter- ested in purchasing the property at 4th and Palm, which is vacant property with 140 feet on Palm and 125 feet on 4th Street, and is willing to pay the reasonable and fair value thereof for a clear title with the understanding that such property would be zoned for business. The business contem- plated on such property would be.that of a retail gasoline service station, the sale of automotive parts and accessories, and such allied businesses. If the City does not wish to sell this property, he is interested in leasing it for a period of years sufficiently long enough to justify capital improvements and to pay a reasonable rental for such property as shall be mutually agreeable. COUNCILWOM:.N HOLLINGSWORTH stated she thought the Coundil should decide whether they wish to dis- pose of the property and if so have it appraised also have the property appraised which the School Board wishes to pur- chase in the Olivewood Housing Project. COUNCILM.LN PLRCHEN stated that Mr. Kirkpatrick wrote a letter to the Council about a year ago, inquiring about this same property and the Council 10/26 113 assured him that if it ever went on the market that he would be notified. COUNCILMLN HECK stated he thought the?. Cite should start disposing of some of its eroperty ^;aA ;c;'. back on the tax roll. ''CT CILMAN HECK stated he was o • e ci c:.ling the feeling of the ;;c'.n:;il whether we Shot,.1d have ar. a,,raisal made of the proper: ee *.n the housing area. If the le, =:et, Coun- cil is of the opin-ion th t they do not ;ri.sh to have a. e tool on that site, we are ;; Est wasting money i;o have an ay p asisal. Mr. Heck said he doe: :yot feel that is proper lccee:lon for a school. COUNCIL".C3L_N HOLLINGSWORTH ; ;:e . she wou16. eingest that we get an appra.sal of -all of Ol_.;eec+c+ Housing ei; of National . venue for eeelestrial consider e.'-oa on High a:Ad and National :_venuesfor be mess consideratie:.: for the ct in between, for homes, F rya have Mr. Bird get an inventor; -eiT every piece of property that belongs to National City. COLTA..N P ,RCHEN stated he woud like to have all this land r•c':'=::. ed to the Planning Commission, Also he thought we should •e of the land gradually and not all at one time. Moved be se- conded by Jensen, that the City Manager be instructed . ee,.gage an appraiser to get an appraisal of e . A_ of our City pe o ;.L ties. Carried, by the following vote to -wit, AYES: Hee'� , worth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAY :;one. Move' '_ F II 'ar -hen, seconded by Jensen, the:t the Plann:i e " ;remission be eeeted to 'properly layout the two parcels cif :: ty proper , r , have been discussed and a composite plan forwarded :.o is icy Council which would let us know at a glance which =_. a.3Ta de- sirable for business, Which for residences, which ::.'c.r :r.; title areas, etc. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; ; J.nS: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS! None, • COUNCILMAN PLRCHEN stated he thought Mr. Rupard should be no- tified that this matter is being held in abeyance and he will be notified when the land will be put on the market, MAYOR HODGE asked that the City Manager take care of this matter. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for the Month of September, 1954, was presented, and ordered filed. SIDE1'.ALK LICENSE BOND OF TES"ITORE & BULLDIS was presented, and City Clerk Alston asked that it be referred to the City attorney. NOTICE FROM CALIFORNIA ESTERN STATES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY was read, notifying the City that our rate has been increased from S .84 to $ .89 per $1,000.00. CITY CLERK ALSTON stat- ed the question is who is going to absorb this 5¢ increase, the employee or the City. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the City assume half of the increase of the California -Western States Life Insurance policy. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. COMMUNICATION FROM JACK LEACH & ARNOLD CHAMBERLAIN in regard to the closing of "0" Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets, was presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated this was closed some- time ago by ordinance, and the ordinance was recorded. They state they wish to improve said property and find that a clear title is in question and request action be taken to clear remaining technicalities so improvements can be made with- out further delay and clear title obtained. The letter was referred to the City Attorney. COMMUNICATION FROM FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SOUTH BAY AUXILIARY NO. 2712 was read, stating their auxiliary has voted to join the drive for the banning of undesirable comic books from the newsstands. It is hoped that the Council will give their support to an ordinance which would correct this situation. COUNCIL'VOMAN HOLLINGS'•ORTH stated the County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance banning undesirable comics from the newsstands, San Diego passed a resolution condemning this sort of thing. The Pharmaceutical Association were' -the 10/26 - 114 first organization in the State of California to take steps in regard to these scurrilous comic books, and it has spread all over the United States. We do not need an ordinance, it is something that you could never enforce, it must be up to the dealers not to handle that sort of thing. Nationally, the comic book group have set up an organization, and have appointed a czar, and all comic books are coming before that committee before they are released to the public., Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that a resolution be pre- pared condemning the sale of scurrilous comir books for in- discriminate reading by our teenagers. Car._ed, by tie following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. LILLIAN DE<;RMAN was read, regarding the disposal of Olivewood Housing, and asked what the tenants will do, and where they will be able to find housing ch they can afford. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by hick, that a letter be sent by the Mayor to Mrs. Dearman and tell her that she does not need to worry, that she will, have ample time to find other housing, when and if the City decides to dispose of Olivewood Housing. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. APPLICATION FOR EXCAVATION PERMIT BY MICHAEL FERRELL was presented. It is the recommendation of the City ManaNer that the permit be granted, subject to Ordinance 837, and that. a surety bond in the amount of $2,000.00 be furnished and a $10,000.00 liability insurance policy be furnished as pro- vided by said ordinance. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, the granting of the excavation permit in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager: Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY TREASURER HOLGATE was read, requesting transfer of $100.00 from Trust & Agency Fund to Special Delinquent Tax Fund. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution au- thorizing the transfer. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: AYES Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAI;BER OF COMMERCE was read, urging the Council to improve the streets and make other needed improve- ments in the National City industrial area which is presently developed. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSY0RTH stated she thought a letter should be sent to the Chamber of Commerce stating the Council will cooperate to the best of their ability and see if this cannot be accomplished. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, recom- mending that all City property not planned for City use be returned to the tax rolls as soon as possible, and that the City take inventory of its public land needs for schools, parks, public buildings, etc., so that such lands may be re- served from sale. COUNCIL%IONAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she thought this letter should be answered, advising them of the action taken in this regard. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CH aBER OF COMMERCE was read, a resolution was passed expressing confidence in the of the City Council in the handling of the Olivewood Project. They also agree that the housing should be posed of as soon as possible. stating discretion Housing dis- COMMUNICATION FROI'I THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, stating 10/26 115 a resolution was passed urging the City to.make esery effort to secure needed rights -of -way both on 18th and 16Ah Streets for future development to assure two parallel routes to the east. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated we have sufficient right- of-ways to put through the 1911 Act on 18th Street from Palm to Rachael; on 16th Street from Palm to Rachael we are short at least half. DALTON J. BAKER stated that he worked for the City some years ago securing rights -of -way, and as he recalls all the dedications were made on 16th Street. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated within the past three months three deeds have been submitted, and that he has found four of five deeds for 16th Street that have never been signed. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager do a little survey- ing as to the rights -of -way we have on 16th Street, and as soon as he can find that some department in the City not overloaded, to put someone to work on this problem. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER & WINE BEVERAGE LICENSE by R . M . B. Markets, Inc., 108 E. 8th Street, was presented. The premises are now licensed. REPORT FROM CHIEF OF POLICE SMITH stated investigation fails to disclose any grounds for protest. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the application be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge, NAYS: Parchen. APPLICATION FOR REFUND ON BUSINESS LICENSE by James Chapman, in the amount of $2.50, was read, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the refund be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None, REPORT OF AUDITOR BONNELL on accounting procedure of 0livewood Housing, was presented. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the accounting procedure be accepted, as outlined by the Auditor. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. ANNUAL REPORT OF CITY CLERK was presented. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that the report be accepted and filed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM HIGHLAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION was read, stating they adopted a resolution requesting the immediate installation of traffic lights, with funds pre- sently budgeted for this specific purpose, at 4th Street, 24th Street and at 30th Street and Highland Avenue, And fur- thermore, that said installations be set back sufficiently to conform with any eventual widening program undertaken on Highland Avenue. Another communication from the Association was read, stating it is their desire to reaffirm, in substance, the contents of their letter of August 28, 1954, concerning their desire to cooperate closely on all matter affecting the widening and development of Highland Avenue. However, they do not favor a bond issue affecting the same. COUNCILMAN HECK asked the City Manager_if he had a conference with the County to find out when they contemplate installing the traffic light at 30th and Highland Avenue. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has not, he assumed the matter would progress in the course of regular procedure; however he will contact Mr. Heggland and see when this is to be done. MRS. JENNIE TURNER, 2701 Highland Avenue, was present, and stated she thought 30th and Highland is one of the most vital locations in the City that needs immediate attention. COUNCIL70MAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked that bills in the amount of 10/26 116 $159.40 be removed from the Gener l,Fund. BILLS JUDITED BY THE FIN.JICE COM;IITTEE presented: General Fund $11,737.51 Traffic Safety Fund 690.94 Park M & I Fund 390.45 Retirements Fund 2,429.12 Harbor Fund 24.39 Trust & Lgency Fund 2,50500 Payroll Fund 211589_1 TOLL $41,366. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: LYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. NAYS: Jensen, Parchen. COM UNIC<_TION FROM W TER POLLUTION CONTROL BO1.RD was read, regarding a report on the water pollution and nuisance as- pects of the San Diego Bay area sewage, problem. CITY CLERK 1_LSTON reported that she received a memorandum from Mr. Henrich, Engineer of the Boundary Commission, regard- ing the proposed Bay Corridor .Lnnexation, which states this area is contiguous to the present boundaries of National City, also it is a portion of the area purportedly annexed to the City cf San Diego, however the description of the 4rea is tech- nically correct, and approval recommended is limited to this phase only. COMMUNICt_T ION FROM ORi.NGE EMPIRE N-TIONL SPORTS Cz.R R _CES was read, asking the City to endorse the Second l.nnaul Orange Em- pire Sports Car Race on Sunday, November 7, 1954. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hollingsworth th^.t the Council approve this by acclaim and that it be filed. Carried, all the Coun- cil present voting aye. CITY CLERK _.L`TON stated she received a call from Mr. Leonard of the Mcytime Band Review in regard to the policy cf how the Council wants them to present their bills this year. In the past it has been done by contract. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that we -adopt the same plan as in the past, and the attorney be instructed•tc prepare a contract. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY PLL.NNER 'L_GNER expressed his appreciation for being allow- ed to attend the League of C lifornia Cities Convention, that the conferences he attended were very interesting and very beneficial. CITY PL._NNER +/:1,.GNER reported that he attended a E.enate Interim Committee meeting on Monday in San Diego cn Highways. In re- presenting National City and Chula Vista he presented a nro- pesal for five recommended highway, improvements, copies of which were distributed to all members of the Interim Commit- tee. CITY PLLNNER WLGNER stated that the San Diego County Planning Congress is being re -actuated ~nd there is a scheduled meeting of the group cn Thursday, November 4, 1954, at 12:00 o'clock noon at Louie's Ranch Hcuse. The members of the Council Who would like to attend would find the meeting beneficial and in- teresting. CITY M .N1.GER BIRD stated he has a bill for $1, 270.00 for a con- 10/26 117 tract for Christmas treeodeeoratdommeyw,Last year we had a con- tract wherein the City paid $1,500.00 for these decorations and subsequently thereto the decorations were deeded to the City .s part of the contract; also the City agreed to store these and pay the rental on the storage if we did net have avail- able space. We also had in that contract that "the City af- ter receiving title to said decorations will, at the City's expense, store and maintain and. thereafter display said Christ- mas decorations on future Christmases during the usable life of said decorations". City Manager Bird asked what he should do with the bill, is it a matter for the Chamber cf Commerce, do we propose to give them the right.of use of the decorations. COUNCILM-N HECK stated the Chamber of Commerce in their bud- get have requested the City to participate in the Christmas decorations and celebration to the amount of $1,000.00. This contract should be between the company and the Chamber of Commerce. COUNCIL'.?Ot .N HOLLINGSWORTH stated when the City adopted the budget of the Chamber of Commerce it was tenta- tively set because we were not sure until sometime after the budget was formally adopted -what our total assessed. valuation would be, and according to the assessed valuation, the bud- get is ever that allowed by law. CITY MLNN.GER BIRD asked if the Council wished to give the Chamber of Commerce the use of the City''s decorations, to be included within that 1, 000.00. CITY Mi.Ni.GER BIRD said he would recommend that a contract be drawn ccvering this S1,000.00, etc., along the same lines as the contract we had last year, and that the .,ttorney be instructed to prepare the contract and present it at the meeting of November 3rd. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that the City Manager's recommendation be followed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: LYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NLYS: None, Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the sum of S880.00 be removed from the budget cf the Chamber of Commerce and be placed in the General Fund, and that the Chamber of Commerce be notified that this happened inadvertently on account cf our assessed Valuation figure. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: i.YES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. N2,YS: None. COUNCILWO LN HOLLINGSWORTH stated since she has been Chairman of the Finance Committee we have been approving bills for repairing the four signs at the entrances of the City, in the amount of from $600,00 to $1,000,00. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the signs be taken down and dis- ccntinued. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: i.YES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Ni�YS: None. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City Manager be empowered to do some work in regard to some appro- priate signs that could be placed in parkways at the entrances to the City. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY 1:,Nl.GER BIRD reported there is a matter cf correction of the contract on the parkinglot, due to a typographical error. Instead of reading $588,00 it was tat, ird . '' 5 ;00� the Nav; ha:ST4did't;}te` 58a-�01u,t; ire 1 I T ee d_•r'aso ;iontauthariz a to y i n tlt s new u1016 < d gaiWc6r c , 'thi 'ot: Mr4i4OU b Hec seconded by Hollingsworth, that a resolution be y correcting this error. Carried, by the followingrveteeto- wit: i.YES: Heck, Hcllingswcrth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Ni.YS : None, CITY Mi.Ne.GER BIRD stated we haveea 1911 i.ct petition on Grove Street between 18th and 22nd Streets. i', memorandum from City Engineer Warwick stated en checking the records 61.9% of the frontage have requested the work to be done. Moved by Heck, 10/26 118 seconded by Hollingsworth, that the i.ttorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: iAYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NLYS: Nonei PETITION FOR 1911 i.CT IMPROVEMENTS on "B" :.venue between 18th and 20th Streets, was presented. Report of the City Engineer states that 61.6% of the frontage requested have work done. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that a resolution be pro - pared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: L.YES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NLYS: None. CITY ML.NLGER BIRD stated in regard to the signs at the entrance to the freeways we were lead tc believe the expense of these signs would be very nominal. Mr. Bird stated he has a com- plete breakdown cn them now which amounts to $290.78, If we put those signs to then the State Highway Divisioon will. put in the remaining signs to complete our access at l8th Street and 13th Street. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager be instructed tc proceed with obtaining these signs, and expenditure cf the sum•necessary. Carried, by the following vote tc-wit: i.YE3: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NLYS: None. CITY MIN_GER BIRD stated he had an oral request from Rev. Frank Badgett, United Evangelist i�ssn,, asking permi, lion to hold street services cn Wednesday nights from 7:00 to8':00 P. M., taking up a voluntary collection, at the corner of 8th and National or at 2nd and National. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the application be denied. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY I,-:N GER BIRD stated he has a problem whereby "M" kvenue from l+th to 5th Streets may be paved by private contract; and he would like authorization if this contract is consummated tc install four or five sewer. cennections which is necessary to be put in before the street is paved. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that in all street improvements, the sewer stubs be put in before the street is improved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNIC:.TION FROM HOUSING DIRECTOR Gi.UTEREi,UX regarding‘trans- portation and equipment needs for Olivevmcd Housing, was real. From October 1st to date they find v.'ork requirements have de- finitely been curtailed by the removal of two pickup trucks and one three -wheel scooter by the Government prior to re- linquishment. He has been informed cf the possible -sale of motorized equipment by the Government in the near future, and if this should be a fact, would like authorization tc purchase two 3-wheel stake Cushman scooters not tc exceed $200.00 each. This addition should care for our general work requirements. The shortage cf motor equipment has necessitated Mr. Stogsdill, Maintenance Supt. tc usehis cwn car in the performance of his duties, It is recommended Mr. Stogsdill be allowed $ .07 per mile for use on housing business only, mileage record to be kept daily. It is estimated the average mileage per week to be approximately 70 miles, cr $20.00 per month. HOUSING DIRECTOR Gi.U"ER ,i_UX was present and stated he finds that a scooter or two is necessary for the specialized mechanics and plumbers to transport their equipment. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jenson, that the request be denied. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: :.YES: Heck, Jensen, Parchen. Ni_YS: Hollingsworth, Hodge. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the $ .07 per mile allowance for the use cf Mr. Stogsdill's car be denied. Motion lost, by the following vote tc-wit: I.YES: Heck, Jensen. N.L.YS Hollingsworth, Parchen, 10/26 119 Hodge. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the $ .07 per mile allowance be approved. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: kYES: Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: Heck, Jensen. COMMUNICATION FROM SUPT. of PARKS & RECREATION GAUTEREAUX was read, stating that in closing the accounts between the Park and Recreation Dept., namely the Recreation Concession, up to September 12, 1954, which was the closing date of the swim- ming pool, he finds there has been a sum paid the City Treasurer in duplicate, in the amount of $18.03 as a deposit to the General Fund. It is requested that the sum of $18.03 be trans- ferred from the General Fund to the City Treasurer petty cash revolving fund. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the transfer be made, as requested. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. HOUSING DIRECTOR GAUTEREAUX stated a full report of the housing will be made the first meeting of next month. The collections, through October have amounted to $32,999.66. The collections have been running good and the delinquincies average about leo. The vacancies stand around 102%. COUNCILMAN HECK stated that all of our City equipment is not decaled. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager be instructed to purchase 500 decals in the amount of $134.00 to be mounted on all of our equipment. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she would like a survey of cost on City equipment looked into, and see what, the cost would be to have the City own their Vehicles. as compared to the cost of leasing vehicles. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated that in checking the bills she finds each time there is a bill for repairing a number of flat tires; there are now some new types of tires that do not have tubes, and this should be in- t<estigated for the City's prowl cars. COUNCILW0'MAN JENSEN stated in going through the Hotising Project she ran into a school building that is all boarded up, and she wondered since there is such urgency on the part of the School Board why that school building could not be used. APPLICATION FOR REFUND ON BUSINESS LICENSE by C. A. Northcutt, in the amount of $5.00, was read.' Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the application be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. Loved by Parchen, seconded by Heck that this meeting be ad- journed until November 3, 1954 at 8:30 A. M. Carried, all the Council present Voting aye. The meeting adjourned at 1:25 P. M. ATTESZ: 7 '. CITY CLERK MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 10/26