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National City, California, January 5, 1954
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Sarn at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present;
Campbell, Carrigan, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Councilmen
absent: None.
Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Campbell, that the reading
of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 15, 1953,
and the adjourned meetings of December 22, 1953, December 29,
1953, and December 30, 1953, be dispensed with. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Gautereaux,
Warwick.
HERBERT A. BARNES, 1129 "B" Avenue, was present in regard to
insurance and referred to certain sections of a borchure
regarding "Illegal Insurance Practices", and asked the City
Attorney for his report. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he will
make a report at the next meeting in this regard.
LARRY GRANFIELD, member of the County Beverage Company, was
present protesting the business license fee of $50.00 a year
for two machines which they have in National City. This fee
includes up to ten machines and a truck. It is their feeling
that it is very unjust. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated at the time
we received a letter from this Company the Council agreed
that a review of the license fee was in order, and asked the
City Attorney if they review the license ordinance and find
it justifiable to reduce the fee, can it be refunded this year.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it could not be refunded. Probably
any change that would be made should be effective as of
January lst. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Moeser, that
this be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for
their recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE report on blinking light at 30th and Highland,
and the,proposed signal at 24th and 4th on Highland, was again
presented. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read,
stating regular four way signals for intersection lighting as
recommended at 4th Street and 24th Street at Highland Avenue
will cost approximately $3,500.00 to $3,600.00 per inter-
section. Regarding blinker overhead lights at 2nd Street and
30th Street, the Manager recommends the following: 30th
Street is in the County and is a major problem of the County
Traffic Engineering Dept. and should be further studied in
connection with them. Second Street, if in need of traffic
control lights at all, should be considered only in terms
of the standard conventional type of signaling which is
generally used in the State or section thereof. A diagonal
across the intersection using a two steel standard cable
suspension overhead signal will cost the City approximately
$1,000.00 to $1,200.00 and in the event of a needed change
within a few years would in all probabilities be a total
loss. Other type of slow warnings can be devised. It is
recommended this matter be referred back to the Traffic
Committee for further study. Moved by Parchen, seconded by
Campbell, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee-
for further study and recommendation. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
MAYOR SARN called for the hearing on the closing of a portion
of Wilson Avenue and a portion of 12th Street. No one was
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pros^nt objecting to the closing, and the hearing wms con-
tizuf d until January 19, 1954 at 8:00 P.M.
MAY. SARN announced that it was now 8:00 P.M. and we would
have the hearing on the appeal of the proposed skating mink.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the application
for conditional exception for a skating rink be denied.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell,
Carrigan, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: Moeser.
RESOLUTION NO. 6095 was read, denying a special zone variance
permit requested by Wayne E. and Martha F. Macy and Margaret
L. Gardner, for the purpose of constructing and operating a
skating rink on property described in Application No. 472.
Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution
be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Campbell, Carrigan, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: Moeser. COUNCIL-
MAN CARRIGAN stated he noticed in the report from the Planning
Commission that there has been another site offered for a
skating rink and suggested that the City Manager and City
Attorney negotiate with Mr. Macy toward the end of perhaps
furnishing the site in the southern portion of the Park area
and negotiate on either a long term lease or a percentage
basis. KEITH ATHERTON, Atty. for Mr. Macy, was present and
stated that Mr. Macy is not interested in spending $100,000.00
on City property.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding a
communication received from John B. Vidach, 180 East Delaware
Place, Chicago, Ill., suggesting an alternate location for
the proposed skating rink at 16th Street and West Avenue.
CITY ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he thought any information of
that nature could be passed on to Mr. Atherton and to Mr.
Macy for their consideration. MR. ATHERTON stated they have
this information.
MAYOR SARN announced we would now have the hearing on the
annexation of South West Mesa. No one was present objecting
to the annexation and there were no protests filed. ATTORNEY
CAMPBELL stated the next step would be the adoption of a
resolution calling the election. The election would be held
in the area to be annexed and only the people living in that
area have the right to vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 6096 was read, calling a special election to
be held in South West Mesa in the County of San Diego, on
Tuesday, February 9, 1954, for the purpose of submitting to
the electors residing therein the question whether the
territory in said South West Mesa shall be annexed to, in-
corporated in and made a part of the City of National City.
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be adopted. CaT.ried, a.11 Colancilmen pWesent voting a,yg,
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there has been no further development
in regard to the adoption of an ordinance requiring medical
examination of food handlers and it is his suggestion that
it be held over until such time as word is received from the
County. MAYOR SARN requested this be held over until the next
meeting or until we hear from the County as to their intentions.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, regarding
a statement submitted by Byrl Phelps for work on the 1911
Improvement Act projects. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he thought
this should be referred to him as it is his interpretation in
reading the contract that Mr. Phelps is to be paid by the firm
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which is awarded the contract for the work and the only other
provision which would alter that would be:in the event of an
abandonment. However, none of these contracts have been
awarded so the bills are premature. CITY ENGINEER WAP.WICK
stated on three of the four contracts Mr. Phelps has finished
his preliminary investigation, but the 18th Street project,
which happens to be the larger of the four, has not been
completed and it seems to be impossible for him to do it
until he can get something straightened out with the State
Highway Dept. There are slope rights, drainage easements,
etc. which he must have before he can determine the actual
cost. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the City
Attorney for his recommendation.
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE of Encanto Electric Shop on the
Library and Fire Station, was presented, and City Clerk Alston
asked that it be approved by the City Attorney. ATTORNEY
CAMPBELL stated it was approved and may be accepted. Moved
by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the Certificate of
Insurance be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Campbell, Carrigan, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None.
PETITION FOR STREET LIGHTS on E. llth Street in the 2100 and
2200 Blocks, and Helen Circle, was presented. CITY MANAGER
GAUTEREAUX stated the San Diego Gas & Electric Company made
a survey of the requirements of this location and found that
they would have to run a service 4+81 feet, however we do have
an excess of 179 feet for which we would have to pay $62.65.
In making a survey of conditions in this district found one
light at 10th Street; 12th Street two blocks to the South
drops into quite a low area, and a light there would be of
no particular advantage to those homes along llth Street. It
is the City Manager's recommendation that we not put in one
light only at 12th Street and pay the $62..65, which would be
held until such time as we were to continue, and by continuing
to other lights this money would be refundable, but under the
present conditions he v3ould recommend a light be also ordered
for llth Street, which then would relieve the City paying the
extra $62.65 down payment. Moved by Moeser, seconded by
Parchen, that the two lights be installed in place of one on
account of no cost for the installation of two lights.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL LUMBER COMPANY was presented. ATTORNEY
CAMPBELL stated this agreement assumes all the obligations
under their lease which the Council agreed could be assigned
by Associated Construction Company, so it is a matter of
merely filing as it has been taken care of. The question of
insurance was raised and Attorney Campbell stated they must
file a policy of insurance if one has not already been filed.
MAYOR SARN ordered the agreement filed, and asked that CITY
CLERK ALSTON check into the matter of insurance.
AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF TELETYPE SERVICE was presented,
and City Clerk Alston asked that this be approved by Attorney
Campbell. The Attorney approved it as to form.
RESOLUTION NO. 6097 was read, approving a certain agreement
between the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Coronado,
El Cajon, Escondido, La Mesa, Oceanside, Carlsbad and National
City. Frank Sarn, Mayor, is authorized and directed to
execute the same on behalf of the City. Moved by Parchen,
seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
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COMMUNICATION FROM CLAIRE V. GARRARD of the National City
Baton Mothers' Club, was read, stating that the N7 'sir al City
Recreation Baton Corps have participated in many pa.._ -.es and
have won many beautiful trophies. They ask that the City
furnish the Baton Corps a case in which to display their
trophies. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the City
Manager for his recommendation.
COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was read, recommending
that authorization be granted for the installation of one
six inch fire hydrant on the new fire station drill ground.
Moved by Parchen, seconded by Carrigan, that the request be
granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
REQUEST FOR REFUND by Mrs. Albert A. Duncan for dog license
in the amount of $4.00, was read. Mrs. Duncan lives in the
County. The request was approved by the City Treasurer.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it is legally refundable. Moved by
Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the refund be allowed.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell,
Carrigan, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION was
read, stating they are opposed to any person being appointed
to the Planning Commission whose business might interfere
with their impartial judgment being used. It does not seem
reasonable or fair to the remaining Commissioners to put
contractors, real estate brokers., or men in related
businesses on the Planning Commission. They suggest that the
Council ask for the resignations of any such planning
commissioners. MAYOR SARN stated he thought the Planning
Commission should have a member who is familiar with real
estate business, and should have at lease one real estate
man. CECIL F. ALLEN, 1704 "D" Avenue, was present and
stated he is a real estate brokerand has been in National
City over 20 years; and it is his opinion that one of the
troubles that we have had in this City is that they have not
had sufficient planning. He said he could not see why real
estate people or insurance people; or any other persons
should be declined the opportunity to serve their community
if they do it to the best of their ability. DOROTHY F.
JENSEN 41 E. 2nd Street, was present and stated the thought
behind the letter from the Taxpayers Association is this:
if it is not right for a Councilman to vote on anything whereby
he stands to gain, it would not be anymore right for a Planning
Commissioner to do the same thing, and you no doubt are
familiar with the circumstances surrounding the skating rink.
MAYOR SARN ordered the communication filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM was
read, stating there will be no increase in the rate of con-
tributions to be paid by employees because of the amendments
contemplated by the City. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated we have
a resolution that was adopted and Mrs. Alston will certify it
and send it to the Retirement System and it will be brought
up again at the next meeting. MAYOR SARN requested City Clerk
Alston refer this to the Retirement System.
COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY was read,
regarding a request that they furnish the City with maps and
a cost break -down for mercury vapor lighting on 12th Street,
between National Avenue and "D" Avenue. Four lights at $7.80
per month, $31.20; twelve lights at $8.8o per month, $105.60,
total $136.80. Removals: four intersection lights at $3.15
per month, $12.60, net increase in cost of lighting per month,
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$124.20. The Company would require a 3 year contract from
the City of National City for the above mentioned frcet,
lighting service. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Mocse:',
that the City Manager be authorized to draw up the contract
to have the lights installed. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM JACK DEMBO was read, stating he is the
owner of Lots 11 to 20 inclusive in Block 1, 10 Acre Lot 8,
Quarter Section 154, 16th Street and "A" Avenue, and is
desirous of improving this property. He petitioned title
Council to close "A" Avenue between 15th and 16th Street
but the Council concluded it should remain open, and, e wished
to know if the City intends to open "A" Avenue. If so, what
system of bridging or culvert is intended. He asks if he
will be allowed to extend the existing culvert 40 feet east,
at his own expense. He also asked if the City will assign
some responsible representative, City Engineer or City
Manager, or both, to survey the condition and take what
steps may be necessary to rectify the existing condition.
CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated he has been down in this area
and the existing culvert has some 80 square feet of opening,
and that he cannot see any advantage in extending an exist-
ing culvert that is wholly inadequate for the purpose for
which it was built, and it would cost the City a great many
dollars. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the City
Engineer and City Manager for their written recommendation.
COMMUNICATION FROM SHORELINE PLANNING ASSOCIATION was present-
ed regarding Section 6816 of the Public Resources Code. They
ask that the Council adopt a resolution and do what they can
to retain the provisions of Section 6816, which provides
that money from oil leases obtained by the State shall be
used in the following manner: 30% to the General Fund and
70% divided between the Park and Beach Fund. ATTORNEY
CAMPBELL suggested that either the City Manager or City
Clerk write to the League and see if they have any expressions
on this as to what the other cities are doing before taking
any action. MAYOR SARN requested the City Clerk write the
League of California Cities for their opinion.
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS
ASS0�T7to be held at El Centro on Saturday, January 16,
954 C t'LERK ALSTON stated she would like permission
to attend this meeting as the topic is in regard to new
amendments to the election law. Moved by Parchen, seconded
.by Campbell, that it would be to the benefit of the City for
the City Clerk to attend this meeting, and that her legal
expenditures be paid upon presentation of the proper vouchers.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE CQMMISSION was presented,
referring to a proposed rule change. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated
the ordinance provides that before any rules can be changed
under Civil Service it must be initiated either by the
Commission or by the Council. The Civil Service Commission
sets a hearing and give notice of that fact to the Council
and they hold their hearing and their recommendation is
transmitted to the Council and they either make the change
or not, as they see fit. Consideration will be given a
proposed rule change at the Civil Service Commission meeting
on January 18, 1954 at 7:30 P.M. The proposed change is as
follows: 10.3 LEAVES OF ABSENCE. Leaves of absence without
pay may be granted by the department head for a period not to
exceed twelve months, provided the leave is for advanced
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training connected with the work of the employee or loan to
some other agency of government. No employee may have more
than two weeks of leave of absence without pay in any one
calendar year on personal business in addition to any
\a3atiorr:time or overtime allowable. Leaves of absence
with pay may be granted only by the City Council. Leaves of
absence must contain a time certain for termination of the
leave and the reason for granting the leave. A copy of a
written leave of absence must be filed with the City Council
and with the Civil Service Commission. No post dated leaves
may be granted. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the only change
in this proposed rule is that leaves of absence may be
granted fora period not to exceed twelve months, it is now
six months. There is no action that the Council would take
at this time.
COMMUNICATION FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, recommend-
ing that the Council appoint Harry Meyers to serve as a member
of this committee, replacing Arvel Trueblood. COUNCILMAN
PARCHEN asked if Mr. Meyers was a resident of National City.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the Traffic Safety Committee was
set up by resolution and there is no requirement that the
members must be residents of National City. Moved by Parchen,
seconded by Campbell, that the recommendation of the Traffic
Safety Committee be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 6098 was read, accepting the real property,
as setforth in the Resolution, and dedicated for street
purposes. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to
receive on behalf of the City the said deed to the aforesaid
property and to record same. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated this
is the real property of Haffly Avenue which is an 80 foot
street. He suggested that a condition be imposed on the
acceptance of this, conditional upon the Santa Fe installing
the street in accordance with the specifications submitted by
the City Engineer and City Manager. Moved by Campbell,
seconded by Parchen; that the Resolution be adopted: with
the condition imposed as recommended by the City Attorney.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO & ARIZONA EASTERN RAILWAY
COMPANY was read, regarding their application to the Public
Utilities Commission for an order authorizing the construct-
ion of two industry spur tracks to serve Ducommun Metals &
Supply Company at 16th Street, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated
this has been authorized so no further action is required.
The communication was ordered filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM GILBERT E. FRITZ was read, stating they
wish to annex to the City of National City the following
describedproperty now located in the City of San Diego: All
of the Si NW4 of Lot 65 of Horton's Purchase of the Ex Mission
Land. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the Planning
Commission for their recommendation.
COMMUNICATION FROM DOROTHY F. JENSEN was read, suggesting
that it is the ideal time for the City of National City to
start proceedings for the annextion South of all property
up to the center of the river bottom, which is now a County
strip. It is urged that the Planning Commission be asked to
set a definite date and invite the Chula Vista Planning
Commission to discuss the feasibility of such disposal of
the County strip. MAYOR SARN stated sometime ago the
Trailer Park and the Drive -In Theatre agreed that if we
would permit them to connect to the sewer they would annex
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to National City, but they do not seem to be making any
attempt toward that end. We should ask them to either
annex to National City or prohibit them using our sewer
lines. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated that approximately a
year ago that was one of the conditions by which the Council
voted to give back to Chula Vista the portion of annexed
territory to the South with the understanding that the City
Managers and the Councils of the two communities would work
together drawing a common boundary line through the valley.
It might be well if the Council went on record and instruct
our City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer to contact
the Manager, Engineer and Attorney in Chula Vista to see if
that sort of an agreement could not be continued, and worked
for the common good rather than jumping piece meal into this
and pulling just a strip at a time. Moved by Carrigan,
seconded by Parchen, that the City Manager, City Attorney and
City Engineer be instructed to contact the Manager, Attorney
and Engineer in Chula Vista to see if an agreement could be
continued and worked out. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that the lease on the parking lot,
which is known as the Post Office property, has been returned
and they require a certificate from our insurance carried,
CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she contacted our insurance carried
and he stated that our policy covers this and he will prepare
the certificate and send it out for the City's approval be-
fore forwarding it to the Government.
COMMUNICATION FROM DAYTON D. LAING was read, contesting the
minutes of the City Planning Commission meeting on Monday,
November 23, 1953, on the basis they are incomplete. ATTORNEY
CAMPBELL stated this letter was not addressed to the Council
but was filed with the City Clerk, and he assumes that it was
presented to the Planning Commission. All the Council can do
is to take note of the letter, but the Council does not have
authority to order the Commission to change their minutes.
MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the Planning
Commission for whatever action they wish to take.
APPLICATION OF MAYFAIR MARKET for off sale general beverage
license, was presented. Moved by Campbell: seconded by
Carrigan, that the application be filed. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read. Mr. Alvin Barber
was present regarding the granting of a deed for a sixty foot
street dedication through his property for the extension of
Paradise Drive from 12th St. to 13th St. Lengthy discussion
was held regarding the drainage problem this dedication would
involve. The City Engineer advised that although he would
like to see this dedication accepted he would like to make
it clear who would be responsible for any liability. He
advised that it would necessitate the raising of 12th Street
in order that it might drain to the new street. It was the
recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City
accept this dedication subject to the provision that the City
Engineer be conferred with regarding drainage before any fill
or removal of dirt is done. The City assumes no obligation
as to the grading of the proposed extension of Paradise
Drive and 12th Street. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated the
Planning Commission gave Mr. Barber a blank deed to have it
properly executed and as yet he has not submitted it and
Mr. Barber told him there is a possibility he may wish to
withdraw the offer due to the fact in putting the street
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through he is not quite sure how much property he would have
left West of Paradise Drive for his own development. ATTORNEY
CAMPBELL stated he thought the City should probably withhold
any action until we have the problem straightened out a little
more and suggested that it be tabled until Mr. Warwick has
another recommendation to offer. I. EVERETT, 2015 E. 12th
Street, was present and stated raising of 12th Street would
work a hardship on him. He owns the property at 12th and
Paradise Drive and it must be taken care of with a large
culvert, because if the property is raised it will back the
water up onto llth Street. W. E. BOLTON, 2030 E. llth Street,
was present and stated if 12th Street is raised it would re-
quire at least a 24 inch culvert to carry the water, if not
the water would back up into his yard. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX
stated that prior to any streets being accepted South of 12th
Street it would be his advice that we hesitate in doing any-
thing until we have established the right of way we are going
to extend from Palm Avenue East projecting from 12th Street
circling the valley which would be an intersection for any
streets projecting on through from llth nr 12th as they may
project South. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred back
to the Planning Commission for further study.
RESOLUTION NO. 6099 was read, distributing the Unapportioned
Tax Fund in the sum of $72,405.91 as follows: General Fund,
$46,506.87; Library Fund, $5,291.20; Park Fund, $5 291.20;
Retirement Fund, $9,189.98; Sinking Fund #6, $1,670.90;
Sinking Fund #8, $4,455.76; and distributing the Special
Delinquent Tax Fund, in the sum of $3,109.86 as follows:
General Fund, $1,997.49; Library Fund, $227.26; Park Fund,
$227.26; Retirement Fund, $394.71; Sinking Fund #6, $71.76;
Sinking Fund #8, $191.38. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by
Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 6100 was read, authorizing the transfer of
$25,000.00 as a loan from the Capital Outlay Fund to the
Traffic Safety Fund. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented:
General Fund
Traffic Safety
Harbor Fund
Payroll Fund
TOTAL
$7,383.64
Fund 18,108.78
1.25
36,705.20
$62,19b.t37
Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Moeser, that the bills be
allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Carrigan; Moeser,
Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 6101 was read, that the following capital
asset be paid from the Capital Outlay Fund: Robert A. Bradt,
Fire Station, $649.77. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Carrigan,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried; all Councilmen
present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that the Public Utilities Commission
has had an application filed by the Pacific Telephone & Tele-
graph Company -to change their rate for extended service in
the area designated as San Ysidro. The City of National City
would not have any interest in it to participate. MAYOR SARN
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rec;-; >ted the communication filed.
A=CTION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 475 si;n
Joh:...;on, Tyson and L.ynds, relative to Lots 1, 17, 1 a ..c
19, Shirley Manor Subdivision, was presented. Existing plot
plan shows the following variances: Lot 1, 3.5 feet in side•
yard setback on the Southerly side of the lot; Lot 17, 5
feet in front yard setback; Lot 18, 10 feet in front yard
setback and Lot 19, 10 feet in front yard setback. It is
the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the request
be granted. JAMES LISTER, 10 N. Second Ave., Chula Vista,
was present and stated they are asking for a 3.5' variance
for Lot 1, 5' for Lot 17 and 10' for Lots 18 and 19.
RESOLUTION NO. 6102 was read, granting a special zone variance
permit to Johnson, Tyson and Lynds, altering yard restrict-
ions on the property known as Lots 1, 17, 18 and 19 of Shirley
Manor Subd. and establishing minimum setbacks as follows:
Lot 1, 6.5' side yard setback on the Southerly side, Lot 17,
minimum 15' front yard setback, Lot 18, minimum 10' front
yard setback, Lot 19, minimum 10' front yard setback. Moved
by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 6103 was read, entitled: "Authorization for
the filing of Plans Application under Chapter 47, Statutes
1944." Moved by Parchen, seconded by Carrigan, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he had prepared a supplemental agree-
ment to our sewage contract with the City of San Diego which
pertains to the Trailer Court at 999 Division Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 6104 was read, approving a certain supplementary
sewage agreement between the City of San Diego and the City of
National City. Frank J. Sarn, Mayor, is hereby authorized and
directed to execute same. Moved by Parchen, seconded by
Carrigan, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported on the Boundary Commission meeting
which was held today. They approved Chula Vista's plan, they
approved San Diego's insofar as the area as submitted was a
complete area, but they reported that there was a conflict in
two instances, one, whether the City of San Diego only ran
either to the pierhead or bulkhead line and therefore had no
connecting link other than just an intersecting corner which
would not be permissible, and secondly, the claim of National
City that our Northern boundary runs to the Point Loma Light-
house and that would prevent San Diego from coming down the
Bay. The report is that San Diego is still proceeding. The
City of National City's procedure would be an action in
mandamus to set aside their annexation proceedings. There has
been one point that has been raised, and that is whether or
not the cities of Chula Vista; National City, Coronado and
San Diego, also the County Oould get together and see if any-
thing could be worked out insofar as the harbor development
t8 concerned. It might be well if this is looked into before
any other action is filed. Moved by Moeser, seconded by
Carrigan, that the City of National City take such action to
protect their rights now without further delay, that the City
Attorney be authorized to prepare and file papers, any action
necessary tQ setforth the Clal.m of National City. Carried,
all Cc:.ncilmen p::es rit voting e,
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Ar`ORNEY CAMPBELL stated he had an agreement which pertains
tc' the drainage problem which we have at 12th and Highland,
and any expenditure that we have establishing our drainage
cr al on the East side of Highland Avenue will be borne by
7_, h & Highland, Inc. and Highland Shopping Center.
:,_,COLUTION NO. 6105 was read, approving a certain agreement
aetween the 12th & Highland, Inc., and Highland Shopping
Center; and the City of National City. Frank J. Sarn, Mayor,
is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same. Moved
by Carrigan, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding the
tentative map of the proposed Scott Subdivision located in
the Northern portion of the City, bounded on the North by
Delta -Fisher Street and on the West by Highland Avenue. A
COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was read, advising that
at this time it is rather hard to actually place the fire
hydrants needed for fire protection in the subdivision as the
map submitted to him has been revised since the one the Water
Company has in their possession. However, this will be
accomplished in the near future, and at that time hydrants
will be located and installed as construction warrants.
COMMENTS FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK are: There is no legal
description of the area. Zoning of the area is not shown.
The City sewer is shown, but there is no easement or right
of way shown for the connection from the City system to the
subdivision. The pavement does not meet the requirements of
Ordinance 854. Laboratory tests will be necessary to determine
the quality of the soil and the type of pavement required. It
was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the
tentative map of Scott Subdivision be approved in substance
with the provision that combination concrete curb and sidewalks
be installed on both sides of Scott Street and on the South
side of Fisher -Delta Street for the full length of the property.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the Council must either accept or
reject the plans at this meeting.If you do not wish to act
upon it at this time it will be necessary to have Mr. Scott's
consent for the continuation of your action. MR. SCOTT was
present and was willing to have this held over until all the
required information is on the tentative map. Moved by Parchen,
seconded by Carrigan, that this be continued for two weeks.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN PARCHEN excused.
REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding the matter of
supplementing the budget for the Commission for the remainder
of the fiscal year, was presented. Total increase would be
$540.00; $200.00 for printing costs, stamps, cards, question-
naires; $250.00 for materials and supplies, prints, reproduct-
ions of maps, paper (tracing), pencils, etc.; and $90.00 for
subscriptions and membership. It was the recommendation of
the Planning Commission that the supplementary budget be
submittedsftooy the Council. MAYOR SARN requested this be re-
8�`ILMRNtPERCHElf Mange,for further study and recommendation.
prey
CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated Building Inspector Bird presented
him with applications to move five buildings from 637 and 641
Highland Avenue, and 813, 15 and 19 E. 7th Street. They are
to be moved in the Thelen Addition, between Division Street
and 1st Street and "D" Avenue. These five buildings moved
to that location will comprise a court. After considerable
discussion, it was moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen,
this be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried, all
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MAYOR SARN stated he was requested by the Library Board to
ask that the City dedicate the old Library site t: -'-,e City
Park. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that any dedication that the
Council would make he would suggest that they lave the Engineer
prepare the legal description so we can trace the original
grant and it might be helpful if we had a plat or map showing
what you wish to dedicate for park purposes. So far as he
knows no part of City property has been formally dedicated
as a City Park, and the main discussion at one time was should
any part or all of it be dedicated as a City Park. The reason
for it is that it could not be sold without a notice of a
hearing, and in most instances an election. CITY ENGINEER
WARWICK asked that the Council put off the date for several
months for the description, maps, etc. due to the amount of
work now on hand. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen,
that it be referred to the City Manager, City Engineer, and
City Attorney for clarification and recommendation. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated he was the recipient of some head-
lines in today's "Extra" of the National City News, and asked
if the Chairman of the Committee would give the names of the
balance of the Committee. RODNEY SMITH, Chairman, was present
and stated the names will appear in the paper on Friday.
Moved by Parchen, seconded by Carrigan, that the meeting be
closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
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