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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 11-03 CC ADJ MIN120 National City, California, November 3, 1954 Adjourned meeting of October 26, 1954, of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 8:30 A. M. o'clock. Council members present: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. Council members absent: Jensen, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Curran, Bird, Wagner, Bailey, Warwick, Holgate. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Councilman Parchen. CITY CLERK ALSTON suggested that due to the fact the minutes of the meeting of October 26, 1954, were not out in time for the Council to check them, that approval be laid over until the next meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 6278 was read, authorizing the transfer of $100.00 from the Trust & Agency Fund to the Special Delinquent Tax Fund. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6279 was read, accepting and approving Modi- fication of Lease NOy (R) - 48364 between National City and the United States of America regarding Lease of a certain portion of tidelands for use as a Navy parking lot, cancelling existing modification of said Lease dated August 3, 1954; and Walter F. Hodge, Mayor, is authorized and directed to exe- cute the same for and on behalf of the City. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6280 was read, declaring certain real property situated in the City of National City as a public park; said property is described .as: All that portion of the Wi of 80 Acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 128, excepting therefrom the 330', and the W 30'. Said park is designated and shall be known as Palm Valley Park. Moved by Hollingsworth, second- ed by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, agreeing to pay the Chamber of Commerce $1,000.00 for Christmas decorations subject to the terms, conditions and restrictions imposed by the agreement. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the contract as proposed by the City Attorney be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Holl- ingsworth, Hodge. NAYS: Parchen, ABSENT: Jensen. BIDS FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT were opened from the following firms: COAST APPARATUS, INC.; YANKEE MOTOR BODIES CORP.; SEAGR.AVE- HIRSCH, INC.; P. E. VAN PELT, INC.; INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CO.; L. N. CURTIS & SONS; AMERICAN LA FRANCE FOAMITE CORP.; PETER PIRSCH & SONS CO, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the bids be referred to the City Manager to con- sult with the Fire Chief for recommendation. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. HEARING ON McCORMACK ANNEXATION was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported there have been no written protests, and no one was present opposing this annexation. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, the McCormack annexation be 11/3 121 approved and referred to the City Attorney to prepare a re- solution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Jensen, RESOLUTION NO. 6281 was read, approving an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce, dated November 4, 1954, providing for the expenditure of $1,000.00 for the Street Christmas Decorations Program, and Walter F. Hodge, Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same. Moved by Hollingsworth, se- conded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. NAYS: Parchen. ABSENT: Jensen. RESOLUTION NO. 6282 was read, directing preparation of plans and specifications and designating engineer to prepare plans for the improvement of "B" Avenue from 18th Street to 20th Street. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6283 was read, directing preparation of plans and specifications and designating engineer to prepare plans for the improvement of Grove Street from 18th Street to 22nd Street. Moved by Heck, seconded,by Parchen, that the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6284 was read, regarding Preliminary Deter- mination of Legislative Body under "Special Assessment In- vestigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931", with reference to proposed improvements on 18th Street from Palm to Rachael. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6285 was read, regarding Preliminary Deter- mination of Legislative Body under "Special Assessment In- vestigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931", with reference to proposed improvements on "K" Avenue from the center line of 18th Street to the center line of 24th Street, and 23rd Street from the east line of "J" Avenue to the center line of "L" Avenue. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 750 BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 416", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. 870, "AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC ALLEY WEST OF WILSON AVENUE, AND NORTH OF 18TH STREET IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was presented for the second and final reading and read in full. Time for hearing of any or all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed vacation, is hereby set for 9:00 o'clock A. M. on the 7th day of December, 1954, in the City Council Chambers. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Holl- ingsworth, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Mayor Hodge declared a recess at this time. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council members present; Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. Council members absent: Jensen. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding communication from Peter and Lucile F. Huisveld which was referred to the 11/3 122 Planning Commission by the Council, was read. This is relative to the dedication of a portion of property for street purposes. Said property is located in the 1900 Block on E. l0th Street, approximately 600 feet west of Paradise Drive. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Council accept the dedication as described without the required im- provements. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the dedication be re- ferred to the Planning Commission for further study. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. REPORT FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, recommending the approval of the amended job classification for Fire Captain, in accordance with the minimum standards and qualifications setforth in the report. In regard to the request of the Council for a report on the requests of W. J. Crossley, copies of two letters which were sent to Mr. Crossley by the Com- mission were attached. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COM- MISSION dated Sept. 17, 1954 addressed to Mr. Crossley was read, stating it has never been the policy of the City to pro -rate vacations. In regard to placement on reserve list, the rules require the approval of the department head where your last employment existed as well as the approval of the Civil Ser- vice Commission. Park and Recreation Supt. Gautereaux did not approve the request. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, the job classification for Fire Captain be re- ferred to City Manager Bird for consideration by he and the department head in question, and make recommendation to the Council for action. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in reference to the renewal notice of Glens Falls Indemnity Company of the bond of Edward Tessitore and Chris Bulldis he has been advised by the City Clerk that we do not have any original bond on file, and it is his re- commendation that the matter be referred back to the proper officials to see if any bond has ever been filed. Moved by Parchen,seconded by Heck, that the recommendation of the City Attorney be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the surety bonds for the em- ployees of Olivewood Housing appear to be in proper form and can be approved. Mr. Curran stated that many public agencies have found it advantageous to have a comprehensive survey made of their insurance and indemnity needs and then have one policy which is subject to audit and which gives the City a much better "break". It has been found that large sums can be saved by having a consolidated program rather than having individual policies, and the City might wish to have such a survey made. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in regard to the protest for increase in water rates a meeting has been arranged with the South Bay Irrigation District, City of Chula Vista, and the City of National City, represented by the committee appointed by the Council, and representatives of the California Water & Tele- phone Company, to be held November 12, 1954, in the Chula Vista City Hall. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on the request of Vernon Fogarty to punch lines in a certain flume, and upon checking with City Engineer Warwick it appears that the City does not own the flume, so no action is necessary. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in regard to the action of the Council 11/3 123 at the last meeting requesting a resolution granting an appli- cation for conditional exception No. 502 to Sweetwater Union High School District, one of the conditions imposed upon the granting of such an application by the Planning Commission was that the School District was to give a deed dedicating a 30 foot strip. No such deed has ever been presented, and until such time it is, there is no occasion to make any resolution granting that conditional exception. It would probably be proper to advise the High School District to that effect. COUNCIL'OMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated there is one area on the 24th Street side that she believes they will not be able to furnish a deed for. RESOLUTION NO. 6286 was read, directing preparation of plans and=Specifications and designating engineer to prepare plans for the improvement of 20th Street from Grove Street to Pros- pect Street. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated the Council asked assurance of the Board of Trustees of the San Miguel School, if the City put a street through Palm Valley, they would indicate willingness to deed land, and it is his understanding this has not been done. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated he posed the question to Mr. Lynds that in the event the City would extend the street through there, would the Board of San Miguel School consider favorably the reservation of such a road. All he was able to do was to say he would look into the matter as he could not speak for the entire Board. APPOINTMENT OF WATER COMMITTEE was presented. MAYOR HODGE stated he has contacted the following and they have agreed to serve on a water committee for the purpose of solving any problem that the Council might have: George V. Johnson, Del Dickson, Crowell Eddy, David Roberts, Charles Kerch.. COUNCIL- MtN PARCHEN questioned the legality of Charles Kerch serving on this committee as he is a member of the Planning Commission. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he could see no objection. Moved by Heck, seconded by Pardhan that these five gentlemen be ap- pointed to the Water Committee, to serve at the pleasure of the Council. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked the status of the Leslie case. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported Mr. Leslie was served with sum- mons and he failed to appear, so his default has been duly entered. In due course, Mr. Curran stated he anticipates getting a judgment. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she was informed that vie have another hulk moored in the Bay. We cannot afford to keep a policeman down there all the time to keep them from hauling in hulks and leaving them. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated he thought this would be a problem for the Coast Guard. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the Navy would also have an interest in it as it would be a hazard to navigation, both the Navy and Coast should be consulted. MAYOR HODGE requested the City Manager to contact the Navy and Coast Guard in this re- gard. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated in the minutes of September 21st page 84, paragraph 2 shows Councilmember Parchen absent, and it should have been Jensen absent. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that the minutes be corrected. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. 11/3 124 COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated in checking all the minutes since they were elected last April she finds quite a few things that have not been resolved. One was a letter from the Sweet- water P. T. A. and the Highland P. T. A., May 18th, requesting we consider a juvenile officer in our Police Department, and it was referred to the Budget Committee, and nothing was done about it. Mrs. Hollingsworth said she talked with Chief Smith and he has taken steps and appointed Sgt. Mounteer to be the juvenile officer. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that a letter be sent to both of these organizations telling them that it has been taken care of and Sgt. Mounteer has been appointed the juvenile police officer. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated to the course of the recent political campaign there were two women workers last week, or early this week, and they were not littering up anyone's lawn, or throwing any literature in any yard, and were not stuffing any literature in post boxes. They had just completed all of their precinct work and two patrol cars of our Police Dept. descended on them, protesting them being out. Mrs. Hollingswort said she would like the City Manager to find out from Chief Smith why this was done. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSW;VORTH stated in checking the minutes she found there are mentions of agreements with Byrl Phelps for "K" Avenue from 18th to 24+th, "B" Avenue 18th to 20th, and "L" Avenue 4th to 5th, and asked if we are out from under those agreements. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated the Council author- ized the agreements, but it never went any further than an authorization to enter into a contract, and he is certain a contract was never entered into. We had preliminary dis- cussions with Mr. Phelps as to costs and the types of contracts COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH reported that on April 21st there was a request by the Mayor that we do some work on the trash ordinance. If under our trash ordinance every citizen is com- pelled to pay the sum fixed can the City enter into a special contract with some other group that do not pay. Can this le- gally be done under our ordinance? MAYOR HODGE asked that the City Attorney give a clarification at the next meeting. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE OF CORONADO was read, sub- mitting a resolution of the Coronado City Council for the assistance rendered by the administrative and field force of the National City Police Department during their recent emergency APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER & TINE BEVERAGE LICENSE by G. & P. Market, 284+0 National Avenue, was presented. The premises are now licensed. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the license be approved. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. NAYS: Parchen, ABSENT: Jensen. COMMMUNICATION FROM SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB was read, stating they have been without a club house for over a year and were lead to believe that the club house and courts would be finished soon, and ask that consideration be given to this matter. MAYOR HODGE requested this be referred to the City Manager. COMMUNICATION FROM E. T. MALONEY was read, notifying the City that Mrs. Arminda Andis, who is one of their employees, suffered an accident on City property on the evening of October 17, 1954. The accident was caused by Mrs. Andis stepping into a hole lo- cated just back from the curb in front of 825 Highland Avenue. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, this be referred to the 11/3 125 City Manager for investigation. Carried, all the Council pre- sent voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON requested that insurance policies, one for Olivewood Housing and one for position bond schedule in the Police Dept., be referred to the City Attorney. COUNCILMAN HECK stated in regard to the request of the Shuffle- board Club, we have allocated money in the budget for the con- struction of three shuffleboard lanes and also for two tennis courts, in the amount of $8,500.00 in the Recreation Dept. budget and some efforts should be made in that direction to construct these recreation facilities. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we have taken up the matter of the shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, and the lighting of the ball field with Mr. Hendershot of the Recreation Dept., and it is being progressed. Mr. Gautereaux has anticipated we can get it completed before Spring and an effort will be made to consummate most of these which in outlay analysis as shown in the budget. However, we are still looking for additional revenue to supplement be- cause the outlay is not actually an outlay as it is from general appropriations. COMMUNICATION FROM BOUNDARY COMMISSION was read in regard to the special proposed almeetingNational onOctober 26,E Corridor annexation. 1a 1954,theCountyBoundaryCom- mission approved the description of the boundaries of the pro- posed Bay Corridor Annexation to the City of National City as being technically correct; however, attention is called to the fact that this is a portion of the area purportedly annexed to the City of San Diego. RESOLUTION NO. 6287 was read. "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF ?n. POSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED AS "NATIONAL CITY BAY CORRIDOR" AND GIVING NOTICE OF A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS THERETO." Moved by Heck, seconded .by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. NAYS: Parchen. ABSENT: Jensen. COMMUNICATION FROM TOPPERETTE CLUB was read, requesting use of chairs, tables, P. A. system, piano and a flat bed truck, to be used November 20th for the Headdress Ball to be held at the Armory. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated there is a possibility that we may not be able to grant this request as we may not have authority to loan equipment for this purpose. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, this request be referred to the City Attorney and if he so finds that it is legal for the City to permit this request, that they so be notified; that it be approved by the Council; that the City Manager be au- thorized to proceed with the management of the equipment, pro- viding he is so advised by the City Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING BY ARTHUR R. HYNUM, was read. The building is located at 1655 Sweetwater Road and is to be moved to 115 E. 17th Street and is to be used as a garage and repair shop. REPORT FROM CITY PLANNER WAGNER was read. REPORT FROM THE BUILDING DEPT. recommends a 90 day time limit and a performance bond in the amount of $2,000.00, foundation, elec- tric service, plumbing., in accordance with National City or- dinances, site in C-3 zone. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated that Mrs. Jensen called Monday and informed him that she viewed the building and the site, and it is her opinion that the build- ing be given a coat of paint. Moved by Heck, that the appli- 11/3 126 cation be denied. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that the building be al- lowed to be moved based on the recommendation of the Building Dept., our City Planner, and the building be painted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: Heck, ABSENT: Jensdn. COMMUNICATION FROM WAYNE E. MACY was read, requesting the ex- tension of the driveway on 24th Street into the service station on the Southwest corner of 24th Street and Highland Ave. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is his recommendation that the appli- cation be granted and a resolution be prepared for same. RE- PORT FROM CITY ENGINEER WAR1.JICK recommended that the request of Mr. Macy be approved. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that permission be granted and an appropriate resolution be drawn. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Jensen. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $ 8,887.63 Traffic Safety Fund 1,673.04 Park M & I Fund 1.04 Spec. State Gas Tax Fund 1. 8 TOTAL $20, 33. 9 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the bills be allowed, and warrants drdered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. NAYS. Parchen. ABSENT: Jensen. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY COUNCIL was presented. December 15, 1954, President Eisenhower will proclaim as a national Safe -Driving Day. It is requested that all the Mayors of the various cities make a proclamation in the newspapers on November llth announcing this Safe -Driving Day. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen that the Mayor announce to the public, by means of the National City Star -News that a proclamation of Traffic Safety Day is December 15th. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. NYS: None. ABSENT: Jensen. COPY OF LETTER FROM COUNTY ASSESSOR EDDY addressed to Howard Schmidt, Administrative Assistant to Senator Kuchel was read, in regard to the Wherry Housing located east of National City. Attempt has been made to diagram the ingress and egress streets that are almost entirely within the City limits of National City, thus throwing a very heavy burden on these streets that have been maintained by the City of National City for which no revenue is derived from the Wherry Housing Project. This is a real problem to a City the size of National City', and it is an urgent problem that should be recognized by the Federal Government. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she and Council- men Heck conferred with Mr. Eddy in this regard and the City of San Diego would like cooperation from National City if they are to lend their efforts in helping usget Federal aid. They would like a resolution from this Council to Senator Kuchel's office asking for aid, and in the resolution to be embodied some of these points that were brought out in the letter. A copy to be sent to Arthur Eddy, County Assessor. They would also like to have some traffic counts, especially showing along 18th Street, Harbison, 8th, 4th, and if obtainable we would like some traffic counts that were taken prior to the building of the Wherry Project in order to show a contrast; and that the Engineering Dept. furnish an approximate cost 11/3 127 of what it would take to improve '16th"Street for use, also to improve 8th St., 4th St., 18th Street. Mr. Eddy would need all of this information to process our claim. COUNCIL- MAN HECK stated that Mr. Eddy is going back to Washington, D. C. in January and at that time he is going to take this matter up, not only with Senator Kuchel but Senator Knowland and others, and he wishes to have cost figures primarily, so the Engineering Dept. should submit figures for at least an 80 foot roadway on 16th Street, including all the necessary costs for condemnation, moving the water pipes, etc. for approximately a distance of 2* miles, 16th Street from Rachael to National Avenue, also what it costs to improve 18th, 8th, and 4th Streets, as well. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Jensen. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated we should have a traffic count on practically every street when we conducted the traffic sur- vey in 1950. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated there are traffic counts but that they are mainly concerned with National and Highland Avenues. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated on the day be- fore Wherry Housing was supposed to be opened up, which was July 1st, counts were taken on 8th and l8th Street and we have been taking them about every 30 days since then, which would give a count immediately before it was occupied. We have a few counts on Harbison Ave. about a year old and some about two weeks old. COMMUNICATION FROM JAMES H. RUSK, District Supt. of National School District, was read, requesting the City to waive the filing fee of $25.00 for a petition for zone variance by the School District. Under the State law the District does not have the authority to make this expenditure. Moved by Holl- ingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollings- worth, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Jensen. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the San Diego Transit Company wish to have the City Council adopt a resolution to be forwarded to the Public Utilities Commission, approving the route change so that they can get into actiontheir new bus line as well as their change in the line "W" at the present time. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Attorney prepare a resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Jensen. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK was read, regarding 1911 Act Petition on 20th Street from Grove to Prospect. On check- ing the County Assessor's records it was found that 77% of the frontage requested the work to be done. It is recommended that the Council, by resolution, order the petitioned improve- ments. At an appropriate time it would be advantageous to combine this project with the one on Grove Street from l8th to 20th. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that a resolution be Heck, Holliingsworth,dParchen, Hodgthe e. NAYS: Noone.t:ABSENT: Jensen. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported that the Division of Highways has now placed on file in our Engineering Office the plans for the two overhead crossings. COMMUNICATION FROM COAST INDUSTRIAL LAUNDERERS was read, stat- ing that during the normal operation of Hoffman's Laundry, 11/3 128 1033 National Avenue, we find —it in'"ient and hazardous to load delivery trucks on National Avenue side of the plant. It also impedes the traffic flow on that busy thoroughfare, therefore it is requested that permission be granted to close the 34 foot driveway on National Avenue and open another over- size driveway on llth Street. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER WAR - WICK was read, recommending that the existing driveway on National Avenue and the existing driveway on llth Street be closed, also recommend that a driveway 40 feet in width be- ginning at the east line of the private alley on the llth Street side be allowed. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated it is his recommendation that the application for the driveway, in ac- cordance with the plans, be granted, and a resolution be pre- pared for same. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the oversize driveway on llth Street be approved, at the expense of the company, and that they replace the curb on National Avenue and bring it up to grade, and also close the driveway on llth Street and also replace the curb and bring the side- walk up to grade. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Jensen. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported that he has notified the people in Sunny Knolls regarding annexation, stating specifically the action which was taken by the Council at the last meeting. We have had repercussions, the group which now wishes to come into the City would like to have a clarification of our policy,, They seem to feel that they have dedicated their street, wh.eh was dedicated in the original subdiyi , .;on and they want' to know now if they have to pave those streets, put in the side- walks and curbs before they can get sewers.Mr, Bird said he made a proposal to them, if they could get the g'oup to- gether he would ask the Council to allow the Engineer, him- self and possibly a representation from the Council to meet with them to explain *hat we actually want. COUNCILMLAN HECK stated that Gilbert Lane is a full width 60 foot street, so our policy does not amply; our policy is applied only when the street is not of `full legal width or an alley that is used as a street or roadway. So the property owners in that locality do not have to be alarmed by the policy. CITY MANAGER BIRD asked the Council if he should arrange this meeting. There were no objections. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had an application which was made a year ago for a sdwer line extension on "A" Avenue lying just south of 18th Street and north of where 19th Street would go if it was a street. It is undeveloped property and we have a 30 foot portion of a street. A year ago engineering was run on it as to its availability to sewer and we find that we can make the extension. At that time we made a cost proposal to them and they are now wishing to have us make that sewer ex- tension. Shall this be declared illogical and allow them to make the installation providing they put up the money as required by the Building and Engineering Dept,? Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that a:street be declared illogical and that permission be granted to connect to the sewer at the petitioners expense. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported in regard to getting appraisal of City owned property that we are running into some difficulty in getting an appraiser. All of whom have been contacted are busy at the present time and it will be anywhere from three weeks to four months before they are available. The cost will run between $75.00 and $100.00 per day for a book appraisal. We are running an inventory with the purpose in mind of cata- 11/3 129 loguing our properties, then this is done we propose to sub- mit those property lists to the Planning Commission and to Engineering to see whether or not we will have any future need for portions or all of it, the remaining will then be brought before the Council for the purpose of disposing and getting back on the tax roll. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked if the County Assessor could be of any help in appraising the properties. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that possibility is being explored, we are proposing to get the assessment on these properties from the County Assessor where they have been made, as well as from the hired appraiser. CITY MANGER BIRD reported on the progress of the sidewalk repair. We have outlines our program within the State statutes and you will see some work b eginning next week. CITY MANGER BIRD reported that we have not as yet received the contract from the County which is for the use of room oc- cupied by the Constable. We are to receive $20.00 a month and the contract should be consummated within the next two or three weeks. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER BIRD of a sewer survey, was read. At the present time there are eleven sewer connections from the County into the City. It is the Manager's feeling that we do not have sufficient reason to substantiate an increase due to our existing contract for sewage disposal with the City of San Diego. Further we have established, as of now, a Council policy prohibiting any future connections to be made from out of the City into the City lines and, therefore, recommend that no action be taken at the present time. COUNCIL MAN PARCHEN stated he thought this should be laid over with the idea of considering how much we are going to raise the rates. COMMUNICATION FROM ELEVENTH NAVAL DISTRICT was read, regarding railroad trackage located on a portion of the Naval Station, for which the City of National City has requested an easement for street purposes. Pending completion of the investigation of this matter, and to expedite the conveyance of the request- ed easement, copy of draft of proposed easement is enclosed to review by the appropriate City officials. Please advise if a grant of easement in proposed form will be accepted by the City. On the receipt of such advise and satisfactory res- olution of the trackage question the grant of easement will be forwarded for execution by the Government. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he has turned the document over to the Engineering Dept. for checking the legal and when that is done it will be turned over to City Attorney Curran for his opinion. CITY MAN-GER BIRD stated that sometime ago a committee ex- plored the possibility of a fire alarm system through the med- ium of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company. Mr. Bird said he has a lengthy document from them with the estimates of cost, etc. They would like to meet with the Council to discuss this in detail at the earliest convenience. CITY MANGER BIRD stated the report is such that it requires a considerable amount of study and discussion. It amounts to $498.60 per month, or about $12.60 for an alarm box. They say that the City is to provide certain things. We also have a report from the Board of Fire Underwriters. CITY MANAGER BIRD said two meetings should be scheduled, one with the Board of Fire Underwriters and one with the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company representatives. Would this Council look favorably upon having a published notification to the effect that we will have a pre -agenda meeting, so as to make it legal. 11/3 130 Open to the public, and go over these matters and discuss them, not formulating a policy, just discuss them, so that you can then come before your Body as a Body and intelligently go in- to the situation and determine what you wish to do. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that we have a pre -agenda meeting. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had a report regarding the traffic signal at 30th and Highland. It will possibly be let for bid in the next 30 days. It was pointed out to them that because of the 64 foot policy which the Council has established on Highland Avenue, it must be worked out in detail with our Engineering Dept, CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the matter of surety bonds was taken up today but the Council failed to take any action. It is for the surety bonds on the employees of Olivewood Housing. MR. BIRD suggested that we go into the overall picture of these bonds and of our insurance problem with the view in mind of coming up with something concrete whereby we could save money at a reduced rate. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that the bonds be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. ABSENT: .Jensen. PvIoved by Heck, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the City Manager be authorized to engage an in- surance engineer. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Jensen. CITY MANAGER BIRD recommended for the Council's consideration the changing of the pay rate of Kenneth Boulette, Rate 19 to Rate 21, and for Noel S. Biggs, Rate 20 to Rate 21, effect- ive November 15, 1954. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Jensen. COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was read, regarding the status of a returning member of the Dept. from the military service. Mr. Elsey has asked to be employed immediately. If it would be permissible to employ Mr. Elsey immediately and at the same time retain in the department the person who has been replacing him, it would allow the Fire Chief to start in service training program without imparing the efficiency of the department. This training has been allowed in the Fire Dept, budget in the amount of $300.00. It can be arranged for a member of the Fire Dept. to attend the Los Angeles Fire Dept. School for a period of six weeks for a nominal cost to the City. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we have a Captain in the Fire Dept. who has unofficially declared his intention to re- tire as of January, and Mr. Elsey under Governmental law must be placed back in the Fire Dept. We have a very good person taken from the Civil Service list in training. It is an in- crease in the personnel of one member in the Fire Dept. which will return to its normalcy after January 16, 1955, and the money is available in the Fire Chief's budget. FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was present and stated according to Civil Service Rules Mr. Elsey will return to the position he held when he left and if the Captain does retire in January, it will en- able the in service training to be started. Moved by Heck, seconded by Parchen, that the request be granted, with the understanding that if the Captain does not retire in January, that the replacement be discharged. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Jensen. 11/3 131 CITY Mi.N4GER BIRD stated he has a deed from W. W. Smith and R. L. B.-Smith which is in connection with the closing of a portion of Harbison and 16th St.. It is the Manager's recom- mendation that the deed be accepted. Moved by Parchen, se- conded by Heck, that the deed be accepted, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: ;.YES: Heck, Hollingsworth, Parchen, Hodge. , N1>YS: None. :.BSENT: Jensen. REPORT FROM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HOUSING Gt>UTE'IEZUX was read., stating charges to tenants, accounts receivable is $33,27.94 as of October 30th; surety. deposits balance $1,167,70; there were 79 vacant units as of October 30th. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that the meeting be -closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. The meeting closed at 1:30 P. M.. ATTEST: CITY'CLERK '1/0QA MLYOR, CITY OF N�>TIONL,1 C >LIFORNL 11/3