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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 02-10 CC ADJ MIN191 National City, California, February 10, 1954 Adjourned meeting of February 8, 1954, of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Sarn at 5:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Campbell; Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Councilmen absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Gautereaux, Warwick, REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 477 signed by National Center, Inc., Mr. Guy C. Wilson, Jr., requesting C-3 p,page on property that is adjoining the Mayfair Market, to be' used as a nursery. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the variance be granted. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the application be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6121 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to National Center, Inc., for the purpose of a C-3 usage upon property setforth in the Resolution. Said permit is granted upon the recommendations of the Planning Commission and upon the further express condition that the usage hereby permitted shall be in accordance with the plot plan, the plans and specifications attached to and made a part of Application for Conditional Exception No. 477. Moved by Campbell, second- ed by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that Mr. Scott asked that he be allowed to present his final subdivision map. GEORGE SCOTT, 4506 Delta Street, was present and stated he had his map ready for final approval. It is necessary that they have a file number so that they can deliver the map to the Real Estate Commissioner. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it will be necessary to present some document showing that satisfactory arrangements have been made with the Water Company. The Engineer will have to make an estimate of the amount of the bond necessary for the improvement of the streets. The Council has no authority to accept the final map until there has been a presentation of your arrangement with the Water Company, and also a cost breakdown from the Engineer, and you have filed your bond and entered into a contract with the City to install the streets and curbs. Until that is done the map cannot be approved. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX recommended that a fire hydrant be placed on the Southeast corner of 10th and Highland. At the present time there is no fire hydrant in this vicinity. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the fire hydrant be installed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CHARLES GAILBAND, 721 E. Second Street, was present and stated it was his understanding that a petition was to be presented at this meeting and he wished to protest it. There are two stores built on the Northwest corner of 2nd and Highland, which is C-3-A zoning, and at the time they were built there was to be a five foot setback, but there is no five foot set- back. Part of this property is being used as a residence. Mr. Scheuerman, the owner of the property, built a studio in the back yard, and it was rented for nearly a year as a studio, without any lavatory or water. Mr. Gailband said he understood that Mr. Scheuerman intends to put an apartment 2/10 192 there, and that he did not think it could be done. A petition is being circulated stating that Mr. Scheuerman wants to put in a kitchen in the apartment. He is protesting the allowance of an apartment or kitchen equipment, or living quarters on C zoned property. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated an application was made for a permit to install a sink, to be used for sore type of business establishment, There is no prohibition in the zoning ordinance which :would prevent the installation of a sink. Ifitbecomes a residence a four foot setback is required, but the problem is not the Sink itself, it is the actual use. The statement was made by the applicant that it was not to be used for a. residence. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL suggested that Mr. Gailband contact Building Inspector Bird to see if the application was made, what the restrictions are, and whether a permit was granted. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN excused. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated in regard to the sewer for the May- fair Market, our action would be that the Council would permit them to: go ahead, but we are not going to vacate our.present sewer easement until we get the other easements, Without any formal action that should be sufficient at this time. MAYOR.• SAFt1 asked City Engineer Warwick if he had madea. cost estimate in regard to the improvement of "E" Avenue. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated the potential on the sewer is between nine and eleven people who can go in on it, and the cost would be approximately $1,800.00. Two costs on paving have been figured; to put in a decent job it will cost about $5,300.00, to,put in a fair job it will cost about $3,500.00. MR. GUY C. WILSON was present and stated the matter of "E" Avenue could come Up at a later date, it is not imperative that it be settled at this meeting. Mr. Wilson stated he Would like to have the description checked with the map to be sure that it is accurate. The map is entirely satisfactory. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK asked if he is supposed to have the description for the Mayfair property back by the next meeting. If it is important enough that it be completed, he will get it straightened out. MR. WILSON stated that would be very satisfactory. MAYOR SARN stated in regard to the Wabash Freeway at 34th and National it appears as though there will be a clover- leaf of some sort, and requested that City Manager Gautereaux contact the State Highway to see if they will put some direct- ional signspointing towards National City, and a sign at 43rd and National. Moved by Campbell; second by Moeser, that the meeting be closed,, Carried, all Cs. cilmen present v5-4ng aye. MAC , CIii'Y 01 $ T IONAI ALIFORNIA 2/10 193 National City, California, February 16, 1954. Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Sarn at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Campbell, Parchen, Sarn. Councilmen absent: Iioeser. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1954, and the adjourned meetings of February 5, 1954, February 8, 1954, and February 10, 1954, be dispensed with. Carried all Councilmen present voting aye. ' ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbe11, Gautereaux, Warwick, Bailey. MRS. ROY W. SMITH, 910 "NI' Avenue, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, was present, and read a communica- tion from the Advisory Board, requesting immediate attention be given to the future development of park and recreational facilities in two City owned areas. It is their recommenda- tion that the City dedicate the Palm Valley site and the property bounded by Euclid, Fourth, Drexel and Division ab park and recreation areas. A communication from the North East Civic Group regarding this Matter, was attached. I•ioved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, this be referred to the Plan- ning Commission for their recommendations, Mat. GEOZGE SITANSON, 127 S. Belmont, President of N. E. Civic Group, was present, and stated petitions are being circulated, three of which she had with her containing 275 signatures, signifying their de- sire to have El Rancho Park dedicated on a site known as the NE Quarter of Quarter Section 105, excluding the I1 200', and the area dedicated for Palm Valley Park.. Both park sites to" be dedicated at the same time. 'IRS. COOPER, 2301 "L" Avenue, representing the Fushia Society, was present and stated they are working in connection with the North East Civic Group to try to get the.Palm Valley Park dedicated at the same time as the other park, and after the parks are dedicated they will do all they can to help develop them. MRS. SI;ANSON stated if there is any doubt about the dedication of the parks it might be put on the ballot at the coming election for the people's decision. Motioh carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COIUUNICATION FRO. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO regarding the proposed ordinance requiring food handlers to take medical examination, - was read. On December 23rd a, letter was addressed to the City Council asking for a statement of the City's attitude with respect to a revised definition of food handlers. It is re -- quested that this matter be considered with a view toward com- ing to some definite conclusion. If there is some objection to the revised food handlers definition or to any other part of the proposed ordinance they t,rish to be so informed and perhaps dis- cussed by representatives of all of the cities and the County. The definition of food handlers shall mean: any person engag- ed or employed in a business, occupation or establishment for which a permit is required by Ordinance No. 161 New Series, County of San Diego, who handles food in such a manner that some portion of his clothing or body or body discharges might come in contact with such food or with the utensils used in connection therewith. CITY iiANAGER GAUTE:;FAUX stated there are three or four cities within the County who have indicated their intention to adopt this ordinance, and it is his'recom- mendation that the City consider passing the ordinance, how- ever, holding it in abeyance at the present time. iAYOa SARN requested this be laid over until some future date at which 2/16 time it will be brought up again. ORDINANCE N0. was presented for chen, seconded by Carried, by the fo chen, Sarn. Nays: 194 an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 757 the second and final reading. Moved by Par - Campbell, that only the heading be read. llowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Par - None. ORDINANCE NO. n N O .-.+-. CITY N 856, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE m-na+r 7 CITY, VI 1 i OF LUH11'J LVH l.I UI � 1, CALIFORUTA, AIENDING ORDINANCE NO. 757, OF SAID CITE' BY AMEND- ING D-- ING SECTION 2, 3 and 4 THEREOF . ° Moved by Parchen , 'seconded by Campbell, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPOINTMENT OF ?LANJTJTG COIii_ISSION HEi2B^RS was presented end IIAYO71 SA7N requested this be 1-id over until the next meeting. APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCILMAIT was presented. I oved by Parchen, seconded by Catpbeli, this be laid over until the next meet- ing. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. KAYO' SARN announced that the canvass of the official ballots of the special election held on January 9, 1954 would be held at this time. The ballots were canvassed and results announced. RESOLUTION NO. 6122 DECLA7ING THE RESULT OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFOP.NIA, ON THE 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1954. WHEREAS, a Special Election was held and conducted in SOUTH WEST MESA, County -of San Diego, California, on the 9th day of February, 1954, as required by law; and WHEREAS, it a)ears that Notice of said Election was duly and regularly given; that voting precincts were Properly established; that election officers were anointed and election supplies furnished; and that in ail respects said Election was held and conducted and the votes cast thereat received and canvased, and the returns thereof made and declared in time, form and man- ner as required by the laws governing elections in cit— ies of the sixth class; and WHEREAS, the Council of said City of National City met at the Council Chamber in the City Hall of said City of National City, on Tuesday, February 16, 1954, to can- vass the returns of said election, and as a result of which the Council finds that the number of votes cast, the measures voted upon, and other matters reouirred by law, to be hereinafter stated: NOW, THE7EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City, California, as follows: That said Special Election'held in SOUTH `TEST MESA, County of San Diego, California, was held and conducted in the territory designated SOUTH WEST ::ESA, County of San Diego, State of California, on Tuesday the 9th day of February, 1954, in the time, form and manner as re- quired by law. That there was one voting precinct established for the purpose of holding said election, consisting of that 2/16 195 portion of the County of San Diego embraced within the following described boundaries, to -wit: All that portion of Bahia Vista, Map No. 1815, Records of San Diego County, State of Califor- nia, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the Southerly Boundary line of National City, with the `.Vest right of way line of National Avenue as shown on .`dap thereof No. 1815 of Bahia Vista, on file in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County; thence along said Vest right of way line S 136 35' E 230 ft., thence South 71° 25' ''hest 290 feet, thence S 6° 30' Vest 260.0 ft., thence S 85° 01' West 357.67'feet, thence S 736 14' ?'crest 229.0 ft., thence N 67° 08' Vest 306.88 ft. thence S 58° 09' ?,rest 156.31 ft.1 thence S 88° 18' West 120.23 ft., thence S 53° 35''Vest 110.16 ft., thence N 87? 30' West 117.10 ft., thence N 89° 18' West 92.86 ft., thence N 18° 35' Crest 132.88 ft., to the Southerly Boundary line of National City, thence along said Southerly Boundary North 71° 25' East 1776.01 ft., more or less, to the point of beginning, and being all of the territory proposed to be annexed to the City of National City, California, and also being known and designated as SOUTH WEST =SA. That the whole number of votes cast in said area at said Special Election was 20 votes. That the proposition submitted and the number of votes given on said measure are as follows: "Shall South West :Mesa be annexed to the City of National City, and the property therein be, after such annexation, subject to taxation equally with property within said City, to pay the bonded in- debtedness of said City outstanding at the date of the said annexation?"• PRECINCT FOR ANNEXATION AGAINST ANNEXATION 1 18 2 Absentee: none TOTAL: 18 2 That there were no votes cast by absentee voters at said election. BE IT FURTHER RESOLV 'D that the proposition, to -wit: "Shall South West I•iesa be annexed to the City of National City, and the property therein be, after such annexation, subject to taxation equally with property within said City, to ray the bonded in- debtedness of said City outstanding at the date of the said annexation?" received the assent of a majority of the qualified electors voting at said election, and that therefore said proposition 2/16 196 and annexation was approved and/or adopted. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk of the City of National City be, and is hereby, directed to enter this Resolution upon the Minutes of the City Council of said Ctty. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. egl COInTNI CATI ON FROM ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY was read, regarding the -lease agreement covering the occupancy of some Of the tidelands by one of the Santa Fe tracks. This lease was garst d on two strips of land occupied by their wye tracks and expires March 1, 1954. It is their desire that the lease be renewed. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the City Man- ager for his recommendation at the next meeting. COUNCILMAN i'fOESER present. I.2RS. GEORGE SWANSON stated that the Planning Commission has given them approval for a park, but did not designate the area, and asked if it had to be referred to the Planning Commission for approval of the area, before the Council can act. MAYOR SARN stated they would like the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission as to the location. MAYOR SARN called for the hearing on the closing of a portion of Wilson Avenue and a portion of 12th Street. No one was present objecting to the closing, and the hearing was continued until March 2, 1954, at 8:00 P.M. o'clock. COUNCILMAN PARCHE1\ stated in referring the matter of the parks to the Planning Commission there are some contemplated streets in that area and it is the job of the Planning Commission to place the parks, and we have a master street plan which must be con- sidered. HAROLD KENNETT, 235 Belmont St., was present and ask- ed if someone was trying to develop the property they are re- questing for a nark into a housing project. COUNCILMAN PA '.CHEN stated there has been nothing official. GLLNN `•'ALDEJ, 29y04. Division Street, was present, and asked approximately what date the Civic Group would be given a decision. COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL stated the Council can act when they receive the recommendation from the Planning Commission. FIRS. COOPER asked if it is nec- essary for them to get petitions signed requesting the nark areas. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the netition in itself is an expression of people. There is no legal requirement as to this particular petition. It is a factual and not a. legal situation. COI'IMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY TAXPAYE _S ASSOCIATION was read, requesting that the Council hold a joint meeting with the Direct- ors of their Association on the proposed annexation of the Bay by the City of San Diego. They suggested a public meeting, open to all citizens. COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL stated he was in favor of a joint meeting. COUNCILMAN 110ESER said he would favor it if the Council has reached a decision regarding what should be done a- bout the Bay situation, but until the Council arrives at that point he cannot see where riuch would be accomplished. CITY MAN- AGER GAUTERrAUX stated that several days ago Coronado made known their intentions to ask for a committee meeting between the three City Managers endeavoring to work out a plan that might be suit- able for presentation to the various cities concerned. Cornonado being the one to make the offer and name the place for the meet- ing took the leading Part assuming that she was the one that was making the concession. The City Managers of Coronado, Chula 2/16 197 Vista and National City, met at Chula Vista and reviewed the plan that Coronado presented.. City Ilan8ger Gauteres ux took the stand at this meeting that National City had conceded to this particu- lar bounds, however, feeling that National City was dealing in her own territory. Cornonado took objection, claiming her bounds still exist as was annexed in 1949 with her bounds shortly off of the west nierhead line of National City. We tried to reach a connromise. Coronado has designed their Proposed line as to what they would be willing to cede to National City, giving us a point on the northerly line which would be the south line of San Diego and the north line of Cornonado, not to exceed a thousand feet off their east point, as it projects into the Bay at that Point. Coronado claims she would not give at this time any more than to contact her line as is now established at our south line extending into the Bay where it in turn would meet with Corona.do's existing line, which she claims as her boundary. Mr. Gautereaux stated he talked to Hr. 'Made, City Hanager of Coronado late to- day, and he stated he felt sure that Coronado at the present time would not cede anything further, in regard to giving, to the City of National City. EDMOND E LaCA3SE, 2120 Highland Avenue, was present, and stated he thought the City Council should call fora plebiscite of the -people in National City and give then all the angles of this move by San Diego. DOROTHY JENSE ;, 41 Z. 2nd Street, was present, and asked about a communication from the Taxpayers Association regarding annexation and asked if anything had been done in regard to annexing the southern end of the City. REPORT FROM CITY MANAG7R GAUTE?EAUX was read, regarding the es- tablishment of a common boundary between the cities of Chula Vista and National City as it proceeds east from the existing boundaries of Chula Vista and 1ational City at Montgomery Free- way. Mrs. Thelma Hollingsworth of the Planning Commission and the City Manager met with the Chula Vista Planning Commission on February l5th, at which time they presented the possibility of determining with mutual understanding a boundary through the County strip lying between the two cities to a point in line with Palm Avenue as it would extend due south. The Chula Vista Plan- ning Commission expressed themselves as being in favor of this elan. It also Was pointed out that the County is now making an alignment of survey up through the Sweetwater Valley from hont- nonery Freeway for the purpose of possible establishment of a major road leading through the valley to intersect the tide- lands area. It Was agreed that the City of National City and Chula. Vista should very soon contact the County Road and 7ngin- eering Dept., setting forth these plans and possibly the three agencies could come up with a suitable plan agreeable to all, CITY HANAGE=' GAUTP.REAUX stated that it was the feeling of the Planning Commission and officials of Chula Vista that something should be cone very soon by which a line may be established so that the two cities can work together toward their annexations and understand one another in the workings and designing of streets. C. W. PERRY, 1263 Palm Ave., Palm City, was present and stated they are in the process of trying to incorporate the area. It is their feeling that some im-provement is going on in the South Bay that San Diego is desperately working for. Mr. Perry said they are appearing at the meeting this evening for assistance of the Council to help them until they become a City such as National City so we can all null together and not be surrounded and divided by a City that we have no inclination of joining. J. ` • UoCAUSLAND, Imperial Beach, was present, and asked City Attorney Campbell whether or not Coronado has junned the guns and built some of their city buildings, etc. on the strip of land that lies across National City. ATTO L EY CA:_P'.ELL stated the information he has is -that part of the Coronado City Hall is on the land that National City contends is within their 2/16 198 jurisdiction. The main problem would be, first does the 1887 deed cover the territory that we in National City believe it does cover, secondly, if it does cover that has the failure to act by past Councils harmed the present Council's right. Those are the two main questions. If the Council feels that they went to attempt to determine the boundaries to see if the old grant is as we think it is it will require a, law suit. The action would be when and if San Diego proceeds and finally completes an annexation then National City would have the right to maintain the action against San Diego to set aside that particular an- nexation, and it would be tested in that manner. I2l. McCAUSLAND asked if the Attorney would suggest then that all this discus- sion is opportune or should that be decided first. ATTO=..NEY CAMPhELL stated he thought this Council Would first have to de- cide what stand they want to take. The Engineer of National City has not had an opportunity t6 determine whether it would be fea- sible or not feasible to make any particular break in the Bey, and probably this Council would not do anything until they had_ the tngineer1s report, and also the joint meeting which was men- tioned. Attorney Campbell. stated he has been instructed to file an action against the City of San Diego when and if they do pro- meed. Da. MriCAUST,AND stated it is their feeling that Coronado has definitely intercepted, and that before any of this trading is dohe between Corornado, National City and Chula Vista we would have to have a court decision that wou'td maintain and stand up, and then we could go on from there. COT,. T. C. MoCATTt,AY, Imperial Beach, was present and stated the entire South Bay area is in a wonderfu' position to capitalize on the development that is coming to all of this part of California. San biego is not interested in nutting industry down in Nat- ional City or Chula Vista, it is iooking towards the area to the northward, even though that is not desirable as far as the Navy is concerned. San Diego is looking elsewhere for the establish- ment of its new industry rather than the South Bay area. Our interests down here are identical with those of the rest of the South Bay region, and it is his hone that they can become an in- dentendent City. The time has come for everyone:In the South Bay to do as Chula Vista suggested, we should null together be- cause our interests'are the same. GEORGE TrOI`SON, 230 "G" Avenue, was present, rind stated for San Ysidro, Pa'm City, National City and Chula Vista to be bucking each other none of us wi'/ get any place. Mr. Thompson stated he thought we,should eitherannex to San Diego or make a metropol itaner'ou_� of the South area. C9ilectiveiy we can do many good thingsfo- our area, we will get manufacturing down here. Cf iJNCI , AN 11073En stateahe does feel, after''r isteningto the different speakers, -that we are at the point whereb:e is sure that the Council will not ae- accent the report that has been given from Coronado, and until such time as Coronado and the other communities surrounding us will come un with something t'ngibie that we could look at andlisten to, that we would just be marking time in any discussion. Unless San Diego can come up with a better plain as far as the Bay is concerned and go along with the plan submitted by our City Manager he did not believe that we were going to concede any further to them. MAYOR SA.=N requested City Manager Gautereaux to make arrangements for a joint meeting with the Taxpayers As- sociationand any other interested groups. MR; THOI1PSON stated he would like to see a 1committee of five re one e appointed to check ihto the feasibility of this and see what is best for all concerned, MAYOR SARN asked that i'.r. Thompson head the commit- tee and choose four other neonie to work with him, and all come to the joint meeting. ATTORNEY CAI?BET,T, stated the conciusion has been reached in re- 2/1 6 199 gard to the drainage at 12th and Highland, and that it would be to the advantage of the City to locate that drainage area as delineated on the map filed in the City EngineerIS Office. All agreements have been worked out for the channel with the except- ion of about 200 feet, which would indicate that we will have to go through eminent domain proceedings to acquire this easement, and if that is the case, and upon the recommendations and find- ings of the City Engineer, he would li':e to have the Council consider the following resolution. RE1OLUTION NO. 1.23 was read, authorizing the City Attorney to commence an action in the Superior Court of the State of Cali- fornia, in the County of San Diego in the name of, and on be- half of, the City of National City, against the owners and Claimants of property described in the resolution, for the pur- pose of condemning and acquiring an easement and right of way, through, over, along and across said property for the use of said City. Said improvement is planned and located in a man- ner which will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury. Moved by Campbell, seconded by I/oeser, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated an agreement has been reached with the owners of all the other properties, both to the west and east of Highland Ave. with the exception of the portion setforth in the last resolution. It is provided in our tentative agreement that those owners are going to dedicate to the City the easements necessary as determined are necessary by Mr. :Warwick, with the exception of what is known e.s the Trotochau property. The partlee which are known as 12th & Highland, Inc., National. Centers, Inc., and Highland Shonring Center, are the owners of the rroT- erty both to the east and west, other than that one portion. They have agreed to construct drainage channel in accordance with the plans and specifications attached to an agreement which will be Presented for arProval. RESOLUTICN NO. 6124 was'rea.d, approving an agreement between 12th and Highland, Inc., National Center, Inc., and Highland Shopr,ing Center, Inc., and the City of National. City. Mayor Frank J. Sarn, is authorized and directed to execute the same for and upon behalf of the City. Resolution No. 6105 is here- by rescinded. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAIIP-ELL stated it will be necessary to make the follow- ing budget transfers: From 500-B1 to 500-A3, 1100.00. Remove from the following 510-A2, 1500.00; 515-B2, 1224.23; 506-B25, 12,000.00, making a total to be transferred of 12,724.23.. This sum to be distributed as follows: 506-B1, 194.23; 506-B13A, ''1,500.00; 506-B20, 50.00; 506-B26., 1980.00; 509-B21, Q100..00. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Moeser, that the transfers be made. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. BILT.S AUDITED FY THE FINP.cCE COHHITTE=^ presented: General Fund 713,133.74 Traffic S^fety Fund 975.55 Park M 2: i Fund 102.37 Harbor Fund 75.99 Trust & Agency Fund 5.00 Payroll Fund 19,690.91 TOTAL 133,983.56 Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the bills be al- 2/16 200 lowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell_, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 6125 was react, authorizing the following capital expenditures be paid from the Capital Outlay Fund: C. A. Larsen, 27,478.77, for Library, ';13,962.15, and for Fire Station, 13,516.82. I•ioved by Parchen, seconded by Moeser, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION from property owners asking the City to deed back to them 10 feet property on East 14th Street, in the 500 Block, was read. The reason for the request is for more yard area, and East 14th Street is a dead end street on the west at "D" Ave., and on the east at "F" Ave.. At the present time it is an 80 foot street and it is their feeling that a 60 foot street is adequate for the traffic now using this two block long street. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell_, this be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. GRNT DEEDS for street purposes were presented; as follows: TROY H. and SA'AH F. SHI-'HAD?, and VOYD A. and AGNES I. BARBER, CITY ENGINEE WA?WICK stated the deed from Mr. Barber has been approved by the Planning Commission. MAYOR SAP.N requested the deed from Mr. Barber be referred to Attorney Campbell for nre- paret;ion of the resolution of acceptance, and the deed from Mr. Shipman be referred to the Planning Commission for their re- commendation. RELOCATION "ETiIT BOND submitted by the First Orthodox Pres- byterian Church, was presented, and City Clerk Alston asked that it be a'proved by the City Attorney. ATTORNEY CA?P:ELL stated the bond is approved as to form. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Moeser, that the bond be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COL"=UNICATION FROM IERS. HARLAIJ J. D?:IIERE was read, stating that it is her opinion that the wheel tax charged on commercial vehicles and the license fee required on automobiles of the pleasure car classifications under City Ordinance No 708, Section 34 and 35, are unconstitutional and protest them as such. ATTORNEY CA'_:PBELL stated the wheel tax ordinance has been dis- cussed by all the cities. There has been a question raised as to the validity of the ordinance for outside vehicles. All the cities are working on this and trying to get a uniform ordinance. The communication was ordered filed. CITY CLERK ALSTON renorted that we have received a decision from the Public Utilities Commission on the application of the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Company, for an order authoriz- ing the construction of two industry sour trac'_Ls across 16th street. REPORT OF THE CITY TREASURER for the month of January, 1954, was presented and ordered filed. PROGRESS REPORTS for the month of January, /954, were presented and ordered filed. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the appointment of a member of the Civil Service Commission is rending and asked if the Council wished to take action at this time. I%iAYOR SAS? reauested this be laid over until the next meeting. 2/16 201 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAA_M'ER OF COMMERCE was. read, present - in the budget for the 195L 1'iaytime Band Review, in the sum of ,700.00. MAYOR ZARN'requested this.be referred to the City Manager for his recommendation, and if approved the City Attorney will prepare the contract. COMMUNICATION FROM ROBERT D. LESLIE was read, stating he has a contract to dispose of all the trash from the Naval Station, foot of 32nd Street and requests a permit to haul trash over the streets of National_ City. CITY MANAGER GAUTE'EAUX stated that Mr. Leslie has been given use of certain Naval property at the foot of 13th Street, west of the Freeway. In talking with the Commandant of the Naval Statioh it was learned that this was done as a cooperative measure in an endeavor to stop burning in the incinerators. The Navy has requested that a nroner fence be built around this property. COUNCILMAN ZOESER asked_ if the handling of the trash at that point migh not create a rat and rodent menace. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAX stated this material is brought in daily and immediately handled as it is deposited there and in most cases by evening the Tot is completely clear, the only thing that might be there for disposition would be such things as brass or metals that would be put in kegs or boxes for hand- ling. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that Mr. 'Leslie had a tidelands lease but we were never able to collect from him, and wondered if something could be done about it at this time. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that anything that the Council night do, all these conditions could be tied in on your nernission. We have an ordinance that prohibits the hauling of rubbish across the streets of National City unless a permit is granted by the City Council. The Navy has leased certain lands to Mr. Leslie, a portion of which was condemned sometime ago. The Navy has accepted complete jur1.scLction of that. Our only right would be then to prohibit him from hauling the rubbish over the streets, and this has been going on for about a week. The Navy has been using the incinerators and we would be having the smoke again. The Navy is willing tc stop burning if they can have this form of salvage°operation. A permit can be granted to haul for a limited period of time upon conditions that all sanitary facili- ties be installed and that all heath and safety precautions are taken, and that all trucks hauling rub +ish shall be, covered when on the public streets of National City. Also the condi- tion that he nay the present debt to the City which he now owes can be included in the conditions. Moved by Parch.en, seconded by Moeser, that permission be granted with the restrictions as enumerated by the City Attorney, including the collection of the debt, and upon any violations of the obligations the rernit be revoked as of that moment. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. COMiMUNICATION FRCM1 i=rTNICI-AL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION was read, sub- mitting the following names to the List for the Gird Service Commission: Benjamin Diffenbaugh, George Schidler, Claude Jaggers, C. F. Allen. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAIJT REAUX was read, stating he is in receipt of a new lease agreement fron the 11th Naval District Public Works for that portion of tidelands known as the City Parking Lot which is designated in the lease as Parcel Lt,-A.. It is requested that the Council a'- rove sane ^nd that tIe lease be executed and nut into force a.s soon as possible, The City M-ian- ager is withholding a portion of the present Parking Lot to be known as Parcel 3-B which is 8/10 of an acre. CITY Ii+4NAGER GAUTEREAUX recommended that the lease be referred to the City Attorney for approval and presentation to th Council at the next meeting. MAYOR SA L `i requested it be referredto the 2/16 202 Attorney. CITY TANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated in regard to the New Fire Station, At is near completion at this time. It is the Manager's recom- mendation that the bills as presented by C. A. Larsen and ap- proved by the Architect in the sum of .13,516.82 be paid, re- maining amount'due and payable at this time unon receipt of Mr. Larsen's final bill will be the difference between the total a- mount now paid and 90 percent of the contract, plus ,',610.10 which is shoran as extras. The building has been checked at this point by GUIDING INS7ECTO' BI-D and in Lieu of the present pay- ment that has been paid every step has been taken that is nec- essary to see that the building has gone along in a way that has been acceptable to the City. It is the Managers recommendation that the extras, in the sum of `61.0.10 be accepted and arnroved by the Council and that authorization to sign for same be grant- ed either the i'Iayor or Manager, Roved by Moeser, seconded by Campbell, that they be accepted, and the Manager be authorized to sign. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COIi':UNICATION FROM CITY MANAGE-' GAL*TE EAUX was read, submitting bids covering two phases of furnishings and equipment for use at the new Fire Station. One to the H; L. Benbough Corn'» ny, in the amount of $1,716.85, and the other from Roark Carpet and Lino - le le<utedCompany in tthehe amount ' of 29L-.17. CITY MANAGER GAUTE"E;^_TTX two ow bids that were received. This - equipment and the installation of, the blinds will about complete the Fire Station preparatory to moving in. It is very important that we begin operations of moving as soon a s the building can be accepted, and recommended that this meeting be adjourned un- til, February 23rd'for final acceptance of -the Fire Station. Moved by Campb=,li, seconded by Panchen, that the City Manager be authorized to make the Purchases. Carried, all Councilmen pre- sent voting aye. MAYOR SARN declared a recess. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sarn. Councilmen pre- sent: Catltpbell, Iioeser, Parchen, Sara. Councilmen absent: None. RESOTUTION NO. 6126 was read, from ALBERT and SA_?tiAH E. ccepting a parcel of real property The CityART 1 SCHEEL, as described in said Resolution. Clerk is authorized to receive the deed and record same. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPB7LL reported that the Civil Service Commission has suggested a change in one of their rules, which pertains to their meetings. It was set in their regulations as the third IRonday of • each month and they propose to changethe each month and continue on at that imetuntilchanged byrd dslof Resolu- tion of the Civil Service Commission. Theyalsoa las- sifica.tions setforth: Carnenterts Helper, Pa. Painter's three cnd Park Lead Man, which r, int; r s Helper and hich has not been adopted before. It was sug7 geeted that nothing be done at this time and brought u' to the Council again. MAYOR SARN requested that the recommendation of the City Attorney befol_lo*wed. ORDINANC7: NO. , establishihg a truck route, was present d lfor the second and final reading. Moved by Parchen, seconded�by athpbell, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Moeser, Pa h r Nays: None., rcn n, Darn, ORDINANCE NO. 857, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, 2/16 203 CALIFORNL , ESTABLISHING ROUTES FOR ALL MOTOR VEHICLES EXCEED- ING A i'iAXIMUiMM GROSS ZJEIGHT OF 6,000 POUNDS." Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hoeser, that the Pi'4inance be adopted. Onrried, a11 Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance approving the annexation of South ?'rest Mesa, was presented for the first reading. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Moeser, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -writ: Ayes: Campbell, Moeser, Parchen, Sam. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE AP-)ROVI"?G THE ANNEX?':TION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OF CERTAIN I1'Tr ,.BITAT :D TERRITORY IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFO-'NIA, DE- SIGNAT"D"AS SOUTH WEST MESA." Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAi2PBELL stated that Resolution No.. 4D73 which is the Resolution establishing charges for rubbish collection ha.s one portion which includes markets - meats, vegetables and groceries, and the limit appears to be from $3.00 to $15.00 per month, which is quite out of line. It is the recommendation of the City Manager that this be changed to: from $8.00 to 150.00 per month, This does not mean that each person will be charged that amount. RESOLUTION NO. 6127 was read'as follows: That the charges set - forth by Resolution No. 4D73, as amended, for refuse collection .for markets - meats, vegetables and groceries, is amended to. read as follows: markets -meats, vegetables and groceries, $8.00 to $150.00. That all other charges setforth in Resolution No. 4973, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect and are hereby reaffirmed. Section 1 of this Resolution shall become ef- fective March 1_, 195L. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause this Resolution to be published once in the National City News. 'loved by•Moeser, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was rend, stating that due to the parking problem of the new Telephone office between 7th and 8th on "G", it is their recommendation that since this comes under the Utility Parking Ordinance, the City give them at least four parking spaces. It is also' recommended that the 15 minute zone in the. 700 block on the west side of Highland Avenue be re- moved. MAYOR SARN requested this be laid over until the next meeting. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was rend, accepting:the re- commendation of the City Manager that the problem of 30th and Highland be turned over to the County Traffic Enginearing Depart- ment for further study.. In regard to the inte_^secti n it 2nd and Highland it is still their recommendation that the City erect a hanging type, blinking light - having red on the east -west sides and amber on the north -south sides. It is their opinion, unless a major change is made in Second Street, a four-way signal will not be needed in the next decade. Also that 1200.00 e,+ro I'd be well spent in carrying out this recommendation. COUNCILH.AN PARCHEN stated he would be in favor of waiting until after the new budget is approved as there is no money set un in thisyear's budget. There is en immediate need, but we must consider sne.n:d- ing the money at this time. COUNCILMAN MOESER stated he did not 2/16 204 believe that a single light at that intersection would be of too much advantage, and r-rhan Signals are installed they should be proper ones, but at the present time we do not have the Money for them, MAYOR SARN-said he thought there would be a necessity for a four way light signal either at 2nd or 3rd Street and per- haps by the next budget session there win be something concrete to work with. CITY MANAGER GAUTL_^EAUX stated he ITas of the opinion that any light placed nonconventional_ to the Tights that are regularly knotgn and observed throughout the State is poor engineering, that we want lights that are going to be serviceable if and when the traffic increases. It is good planning to anti- cipate even though the conventional signals are installed on the corner poets. Those signals can be installed with blinkers for slowing un, or red or alternate; they do not have to be fully equipped When they are put there, but they are there if and when needed, with little additional expense.. In regard to the lights a% 30th and Highland, at the present time we do not have funds to match the County for which we are only anticipating one-fourth of the expenditure because of one entrance into that intersection from the City of National. City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hoeser, that this be held over until after the next budget is prepared. Carried, all Councilmen -resent voting a.ye. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COI''I_IT^TEE was read,. stating they are in no position to make a recommendation on the communication of January 14, 1954, from the First Lutheran Church, since they be- lieve it might be against Ordinance No. 1,1.5. It is requested that a ruling be given for this and future requests of the same nature, MAYOR TARN requested this be referred to Attorney Camr_ bell for a. ruling. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COii'_IS 3ION was read, regarding the changing of the street name from Arcadia. Place to Arcadia Avenue, and it was their recommendation that the name be changed back to Arcadia Place. Regarding.Fisher. Street in National City and Delta Street in San Diego, it was the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission that it be Delta Street in National City.a.s well as in -San Diego. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell_, that the change in the names of the streets be referred to the City Attorney for the nreparntion of a resolution. Carried, Councilmen »resent voting aye. REPORT rac i THE 'LANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding Ordinance No. 842; OUtdoor Advertising. Harbor Drive from 8th Street 'to 13th Street is not classified as State Freeway and cannot be since it has so many entrances. Therefore, under the existing ordinance it is permissible to construct outdoor advertising in this area since this ordnance_ only pertains to State Freeways. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that Ord_ finance No. 842 be amended to include all State and Federal. High- ways within the City Limits of National City, instead of just freeways, ATTORNEY CAI'Pry''LL stated if the Council wishes this done the ordinance will have to be ^Mended. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Moeser, that it be r=,ferred to the City Attorney for the purpose of amending the ordinance. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FRO" THE 'fi,AJT TING COiII•MISSION was read, regarding the peti- tion requesting permission to construct a. walk five feet in width adjoining the inside edge of the curb, combining both curb and walk on 28th Street west of Highland Avenue, also "G" Avenue commencing from the north prone_rty line of 28th Street and run- ning north on "G"-:;venue to the north 7.7116A rty line of 28th Street and running north on "G" Avenue to the ilorher ly property line of 2/16 205 Lots 1 and 2. It was the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission that in view of the City Engineered suggestion per- rt .ssion be granted for combination curb and sidewalks on 28th Street west of Highland Avenue and conventional curb and side- walks on "G" Avenue north of 28th Street. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE ?LANNTNG CO IUISSION was read, relative to the petition signed by eight property owners regarding reduction in street width from 80 feet to 60 feet on 29th Street, extending 365 feet west of "D" Avenue, it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City Engineer's recommendation be accented and accent an additional. 20 foot dedication on 29th Street extending 365 feet west from "D" Avenue, making this street a 60 foot right of way. CITY ENGINEER MARMICK stated there is now a 40 foot street there and the people will not ded- icate more than 20 feet so if we do not take it we have nothing. Moved by Parchen, seconded by -Campbell., that the request be denied. Carried, all. Councilmen rresent voting aye. COUNCITMAN PARCHEIT asked the City Manager the status of 8th and Harbor Drive. The Navy is building a gate here. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated it is merely a. revision of that particular intersection as they were having to travel_ an,roximately three- quarters of a mile from the distance beyond that o nening down to the nearest gat- to get out. COUNCITEAN PARCH rl asked if they confirm or deny the fact or supposition that they are go- ing to close Gate 6. CITY MANAGER G TTEREAUX stated he would check into this. Moved by Camnbell, seconded by Parchen, that the meeting be ad- journed. until_ February 23, 1954, at 5:30 7.v. olclock. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. .21AYOR, CITY CITY CLERK K ONAL CI.tY, CALIFORNIA