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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 03-16 CC MIN217 National City, California, March 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, Jensen, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Councilmen absent: None. Moved by Parchen, seconded by of the minutes of the regular dispensed with. Carried; all Campbell. that the reading meeting of March 2, 1954, be Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Gautereaux, Warwick. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER was laid over until the next meeting. MAYOR SARN ordered the appointment of a member of the Civil Service Commission laid over until the next meeting. SECOND READING OF THE ORDINANCE ON FOOD HANDLING was presented. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated at the last meeting of the City Managers there was some discussion regarding this ordinance, and it is his opinion that it would be well to lay this over at this time. MAYOR SARN requested it be laid over until the next meeting. APPLICATION OF MRS. ERLING LARSON to move a building from Casa de 0ro, was presented. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated she examined the building and in her opinion it is not worth moving. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parcheh, that the application be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO BOUNDARY COMMISSION was read, approving the boundaries of the proposed annexation to the City of National City of a portion of the NW* of Quarter Section 103. The Commission recommended that the City of National City endeavor to annex the County Island situated between National City on the North.; East and West, and the City of San Diego on the South to eliminate a County island. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding the communication from the Boundary Commission relative to the creation of a county island of the adjoining area to the West. The owner of the adjoining property has been contacted and at the present time the land is established as an orchard and the owner is not desirous of annexing to the City until such time as he makes definite plans for the development of the property in question. It was the feeling of the Planning Commission that the City of National City should continue with the annexation of the McCormack property. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Moeser, this be referred to the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance of annexation. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye, APPLICATION FOR ON SALE BEER BEVERAGE LICENSE by the El Juan Cafe; was presented. The premises are now licensed. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, this be referred to the Police Department for a report; and if the report is satis- factory that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen: present voting aye. APPEAL OF H. PHILIP SCHEUERMAN on rejection of his zone variance by the Planning Commission was read. He had request- ed a side yard variance on Lot 5 of Homeland Park, which would allow the addition of a kitchen to the present building, making 3116 218 it available as an apartment as well as for commercial business. Moved by Parchen seconded by Moeser, that a hearing on the appeal be held on April 6, 1954, at 8:00 P.M. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for month of February, 1954, was presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO CITY & COUNTY VISITORS' BUREAU was presented, requesting the City to appropriate $1,000. in our budget this year for the Bureau. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the communication be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA WATER & TELEPHONE COMPANY was read; stating that the Public Utilities Commission instituted Case No. 5501, an investigation into the reasonableness of the water main extension rules of privately -owned water systems and the determination of such revised extension rules as may appear necessary. A hearing on this case is to be held in San Francisco on March 18, 1954 at 10:00 A.M. in the Commission's courtroom, State Building. A hearing will also be held in Los Angeles on March 25, 1954 in the Commission courtroom, Mirror Building. If the City desires to be heard in this matter you may have someone attend either of these two hearings to present such evidence as you may consider appropriate. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the City Attorney, and that he be permitted to attend the hearing in Los Angeles if he deems it advisable. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE SMITH was read, requesting that a transfer of funds from the following listed accounts in the Police Dept. budget be made to account number 518 AB-3 - Equipment & Repairs: 518H B-8, $200.00; 518G B-2, $200.00; 518F C-1, $600.00; 518 B-3, $100,00; 518D C-1 $150.00; 518 B-2: $500.00. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated it is necessary that the transfers be made. Moved by Parchen; second ed by Campbell: that the transfers be allowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Jensen, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM VERNON FOGARTY was read, stating he would like the privilege of punching two holes through the retaining wall of a certain flume. This to be done at his expense, according to secifications. The City Engineer now his the necessaFe'C'ifficate, and is his suggestion. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated Mr. Fogarty owns the property east of the Shirley Manor Subdivision and the only way sewage can be supplied to that area is to come across the floodway and through the Shirley Manor Subdivision and then to the Shirley Manor sewage system. He has obtained the necessary easements through the Subdivision, he has paid for the necessary connect ions to our own system, and the only thing that would enter into this would be a question of Mr. Fogarty giving the City a release of liability for any damage that may occur to the sewer line due to excessive flows in that floodway. The line w.li pass fairly close to the top of the walls, but in the opinion of the City Engineer will do no harm to the structural value of the system. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated this matte]. has been discussed previously with the Building Dept. and for the protection_•of the City, as pointed out to Mr. Fogarty at the time he first made application that it was the Manager's feeling at that time that Mr. Fogarty would have to raise the elevations of his floors so that he could get flow from these structures over the top, so that he would not penetrate the 3/16 219 walls of that structure. Mr. Gautereaux stated it might be best to give Mr. Fogarty an easement across for his own private sewer for which he will be solely responsible for, and for any damages that may arise from storm; etc. Mr. Gautereaux stated his recommendation for the disposition of this matter is that regardless of where it has to be that the owner be forced to accept full responsibility for any damage, either to the sewer or damage that may come from broken sewer at that point flowing into the fresh water or rain *ater as it comes down stream or to any overflowing that may result damages thereof. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred the City Attorney for the preparation of the necessary documents to protect the City against any liability. MAYOR SARN called for the hearing on the closing of a portion of Wilson Avenue and a portion of 12th Street. There was no one present objecting to the closing, and the hearing was continued until April 6, 1954, at 8:00 P.M. o'clock. MAYOR BARN announced that we would now have the opening of bids for gasoline. Bids were received from the following: TIDE WATER ASSOCIATED OIL COMPANY, RICHFIELD OIL CORPORATION, GENERAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION, and HERCULES OIL COMPANY. Mr. Jessop of General Petroleum Corporation was present and asked if the bids will be available for examination tomorrow. MAYOR SARN said they will be available in the City Manager's Office for checking. MAYOR SARN requested the bids be re- ferred to the City Manager for checking and recommendation. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION was read, urging that this proposition be placed on the April 13th ballot: "Do you favor relinquishing any known boundary of National City?" CITY CLERK ALSTON stated at the last meeting the resolution giving notice of election was adopted and it is too late to put a proposition on the ballot. MAYOR SARN stated it is his opinion that before a proposition such as this is put on the ballot that the people should have sufficient time to give it some thought. COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL stated he thought it behooves the Council to educate the public in regard to this matter as it is of deep concern to everyone in National City, and until there is some clarification as to the final status and some offers are made by San Diego and Coronado, or whoever may make the offers, the whole matter should be held in abeyance. When the offers are presented then perhaps another public hearing should be held and give us an opportunity to express ourselves. COUNCILMAN MOESER said he did not think the Council should be placed in the position; should some good come out of the present boundary situations that we could not negotiate. MAYOR SARN ordered the communication filed. MEMORANDUM FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK was read, recommending that the City Council make formal acceptance of the work per- formed by Morris Van Meter under the contract dated November 17, 1953. This was approved by City Manager Gautereaux. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted, and the City Clerk be authorized to publish a notice of completion. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MEMORANDUM FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK was read, recommending that the City Council make formal acceptance of the work per- formed by M. H. Golden Company under the contract dated December 18, 1953. City Manager Gautereaux approved the recommendation. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell; that 3/16 220 the recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted and the City Clerk be authorized to publish a notice of completion. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, stating he is submitting the price of three automatic calculators. It is his request that the City purchase one Friden Model STW-10 automatic calculator to be used by the Engineering Office for the total sum of $693.40. Moved by Moeser, seconded by Jensen, that the purchase of the calculator, as recommended by the City Manager, be authorized. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Jensen, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM SWE TWATER UNIOP'. HIGH SCHOOL was read, re- questing use of the Cor:munity Building and Bowl for graduation exercises. Moved by Moeser seconded by Campbell. that the communication be referred to the City Manager and if there are no conflicting dates that the High School be granted the use of the Community Building and Bowl. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL was read; requesting use of the Community Building and Bowl for graduat- ion exercises. The request was approved by the City Manager. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER &WINE BEVERAGE LICENSE by Celiceo's Delicatessen, 2618 National Avenue, was presented. The premises are not licensed atv,the present time. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen „that we protest the issuance of this license. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Jensen, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. Not Voting: Campbell, Moeser. APPLICATION BY PACIFIC ELECTRIC for refund on business license was read. They request a refund in the amount of $30.00 on License No. 1253 as it is a duplication. They originally applied for and received License No. 1143 for the year 1954. Moved by Moeser, seconded by Jensen this be referred to the City Attorney. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Jensen, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated we have a bill for the month of February on the Fire Station and Library in the amount of $15,119.97. REPORT FROM THE BUILDING INSPECTOR was read stating this is the final payment on the fire station, in- cluding extras, except the 10% as hold back by contract. Moved by Moeser, seconded by Jensen, that payment be authorized. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Jensen, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. MAYOR SARN requested the City Manager to contact Fire Chief Bailey to get the Fire Station ready so that we can have a formal dedication. COMMUNICATION FROM BYRL.D. PHELPS was read, stating the City should direct the Engineer to prepare and present to the City Council; a report in regard to proposed improvements on Harbison Avenue. This report must be presented and either accepted or rejected by the Council before any further action can be taken in connection with the improvements on Harbison Avenue. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated that the 1911 Act projects somewhere or other in the past have gotten somewhat out of the 3/16 221 normal processes that are supposed to be followed. The resolution Mr. Phelps referred to Mr. Warwick has in his file8 with him but for the sake of continuity he was trying to get some other resolutions before that one is accepted; so that when our files are presented to the bonding lawyers they can find each thing in turn as it should be. Theee are other resolutions which Mr. Warwick would like to have precede the one referred to by Mr. Phelps. Moved by Parchen seconded by Campbell, that the City Engineer, City Mangy ;er a..i City Attorney get the resolutions prepared and that a special meeting be called so that action can be taken on these resolut- ions that are necessary to expedite the 1911 Acts. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated we have a letter from Mr. Phelps regarding the improvements on 18th Street. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated that fortunately 18th Street has not had very much done, and what little has been done is in order. MAYOR SARN requested this letter be incorporated in the motion for Harbison Avenue improvements. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE on tidelands lease of National Lumber Company was presented, and CITY CLERK ALSTON asked that it be referred to the City Attorney for approval. MAYOR SARN re- quested it be referred to Attorney Campbell. DECISION FROM THE PU4LIC UTILITIES COMMISSION in regard to the establishment of a list of grade crossings of railroads and city, county; or city and county highways, was presented. The decision was ordered filed. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $13,760.62 Traffic Safety Fund 587.69 Park M & I Fund 75.01 Harbor Fund 53.04 Retirement Fund 2,805.98 Payroll Fund 19,620.59 TOTAL $36,902.93 Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. the bills be Carried, by Jensen, Moeser, RESOLUTION NO. 6136 was read, authorizing the following ex- penditures for capital assets be paid from the Capital Outlay Fund: Robert A. Bradt, $1,063.62; Roark's Carpet and Linoleum; $294.17° C. A. Larsen; $15,119.97. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parcheil, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she contacted the election supplier and he was unable to give_her a definite price for sample ballots due to the fact that he does not have the Indexes from the Registrar's Office, but gave an approximate cost of $koo.00. Moved by Parchen; seconded by Sarn, that sample ballots be allowed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Moeser, Parchen; Sarn. Nays: Campbell, Jensen, CITY CLERK ALSTON stated it will be necessary to transfer �3000.00 from t..e Unappropriated Reserve to Elections. Moved by Parchen seconded by Campbell, that thl nsfer be made. Carried by the following vote to-wit:/campbell9 Jensen, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. 3/16 222 PROGRESS REPORTS for the month of February, 1954; were presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION was read, stating that the Commission approved the descriptor of the proposed annexation to National City of a portion c. Lot 65, Rancho Mission. The Commission Engineer called attention to the fact that this property is now within the City of San Diego and must be withdrawn from said City bef,D: annexing to National City. MAYOR SARN requested this be laic':. over until the next meeting for an opinion frot'the City Attorney. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE OF ELEVENTH NAVAL DISTRICT, addressed to City Engineer Warwick, was read, re- questing permission to make a six inch connection to the National City sewer on Harbor Drive to receive sanitary sewage from a toilet to be installed in Building No. 129 at the U. S. Naval Station. This building is located adjacent to this sewer line. If this proposed connection is satis- factory and acceptable to the City they will forward an amendment to contract NOy(U) 22039. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated it is his recommendation that the connection be allowed. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Moeser, that the recommendation of the City Engineer be followed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE from San Diego Seat Advertising Company was presented, and CITY CLERK ALSTON asked that it be referred to the City Attorney for approval. MAYOR SARN referred the certificate to Attorney Campbell. REQUEST OF R. L. TIPTON, SR. for refund on business license, was read. The business known as Bob Tipton Motors was closed out, and they request a refund of $5.00 on 1953 license. The application was approved by CITY TREASURER HOLGATE. CITY CLERK ALSTON asked that this be referred to the Attorney. The request was ordered referred to Attorney Campbell. APPLICATION FOR REFUND on business license by Jean Kingsley, was read. The request is for $2.50 on 1952 license. CITY CLERK ALSTON asked that this be referred to the Attorney. MAYOR SARN referred the application to Attorney Campbell. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, stating that the Commission finds that the hearing on change of Rule 1.1 was duly and regularly called, and no one was present objecting to the proposed change. Rule 1.1 (Meetings). The Civil Service Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month, which meeting shall be on the third Wednesday of each month until changed by resolution of the Civil Service Commission adopted by a four fifths vote. The chairman or three members of the Commission may call a special meeting. Specifications for Maintenance Man were also approved by the Commission and submitted for approval by the Council. Moved by Parchen. seconded by Campbell, that the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission be adopted and that the matter be referred to the Attorney for the preparat- ion of the resolution. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY CLERK ALSTON was read; stating that the Paradise Valley Sanitarium and Hospital have made application for a refund on taxes for the years 1946 to 1950, 3/16 223 inclusive, pursuant to the terms of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California. It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the following refunds be made: 1946, $2,019.41; 1947, $2,788.82; 1948, $2,981.63; 1949, $2,906,67; 1950, $7,357.15. CIT`: CLERK ALSTON stated that the County Assessor's Office have; requested that this refund be made prior to April 1st. MLYOR SARN requested this be held over until the next meeting for an opinion from the City Attorney. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX reported that we received the new truck today for the Sewer Department. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated that the improvement of Clevelanc. Avenue is not a dead ;_ssue although the petitions for the Improvement Act were filed with the City about a year and a half ago. Mr. Phelps, upon the request of the City Manager has recently checked the property owners on Cleveland Avenue and now we find that we do not have sufficient signatures to justify the procedure. Mr. Gautereaux stated he is therefore receiving additional help for getting additional property signatures. Every effort possible will be made to get this project completed as soon as possible. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated we have some conditions arising that have been coming on for a number of years per- taining to some of the original sewer lines. We have a situation now where a manhole about 8th and Highland shows disintegration very rapidly and we will possibly have to take steps to replace that and possibly some lines. That entire district could be re -districted as a sewer district and new lines completely laid, but several years ago we relaid some lines that caved in in that district and we are facing the same thing now. We are going to have serious problems and replacements and we should be preparing for that, and no doubt it will be the Manager's advice in the next budget period that we definitely set up money to take in the worse areas as may be deemed by inspection and proceed along that line until we pick them up from year to year. CITY MANAGER Gk'PEREAUX stated in regard to a soft ball lighted field in Kimball Park that a project of that nature requires a minimum of 6 poles, 28-1500 watt lamps, and in setting up such a job it is impossible to estimate the cost. However if we do a great deal of the work ourselves the cost would be at least $6,750.00. If it is to be done by the latter part of May or first of June it may be necessary to hire some out- side help. Mr. Gautereaux stated he would like authorization to purchase six poles that are owned by the City of San Diego, at a cost of approximately $24.00 or $25.00 each. Also would like to purchase four additional poles for lighting the tennis courts; making a total of ten poles to be purchased. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Moeser, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase a maximum of ten poles from the City of San Diego at a cost of $25.00 for each pole. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated we have another situation regard- ing sewers since the installation and completion of the main addition to the pumping station at 6th Street. We only have two new pumps and motors that are in operation. Our sewage disposal and pumping needs and requirements are becoming more all the time. We are running the pumps continuously. It does not give a chance for either one of the pumps to close down for an emergency. Mr. Gautereaux said he would like author- ization to purchase two sewage pumps for the purpose of stand- 3/16 224 by pumps and also using them as pumps to relieve the other two. COUNCILMAN MOESER stated in regard to the importanc-: of the pumps for the sewage, at a meeting of the Health an'f, Sanitation Committee Dr. Askew made a very important renno:-t; that our Bay was now coming to a point of pollution where it was only fit for surface craft. Anything that we can do to better conditions is certainly worth while. We should en- courage and support the bond issue that San Diego is putting forth for a mainline trunk extending around the Bay. Moved by Moeser, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase two sewer pumps. Carried; by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Jensen, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX reported on the inspection of City Buildings by Council members and City officials. At 'he conclusion of the inspection of both the Library and. r-xist- ing City Hall Building the general opinion w2.s that ^,F Library would be too expensive to modernize. It was fe1 th.=.t, this building should be removed and the cost of same be e2f:1ored, The City Hall Building was thoroughly inspected and considered. It was the eoncensus of opinion that all offices are over- crowded and expansion is necessary, and that in all probability steps should be taken whereby a formal and complete study can be presented to the Council for action. It is the City Manager's recommendation that the report of Robert A. Bradt; Architect, as of March 1, 1954 be considered. 1. That the old Library Building be razed and removed from its present site inasmuch as it is becoming hazardous and too expensive to remodel. 2. That we develop plans for a new Civic Build- ing, bearing in mind that a portion of this plan may be con- structed to house those departments which are now the most overcrowded and must share joint facilities. 3. That the existing City Hall Building be remodeled only to house those departments which are to remain as temporary quarters until such time as the new Civic Building may be completed. The new Civic Building as herein referred to shall be known as a master plan for a Civic Center. It is requested that the City Manager be instructed to negotiate with an architect for the purpose of developing these recommendations. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN inquired as to the expense this is going to entail. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he did not know and that he would like authorization to negotiate with the architect to determine the expense. Moved by Campbell; seconded by Moeser, that this be held over until next meeting. MAYOR SARN stated he would also like to suggest, if possible, that it be held over until after election. One Council should not bind another Council on such a project. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM U. S. NAVAL STATION was read, regarding the use of Navy owned land at Harbor Drive and 13th Street. Upon the request of National City that an effort be made to alleviate an objectionable condition created by the use of the Navy incinerator a contract was entered into for the removal of the refuse from the Naval Station. It is regretted that the contractor in this instance was unable to successfully remove the trash from the Naval Station without causing an additional objectionable situation by depositing the trash near National City. Efforts are underway to remove any existing evidence of the refuse so deposited and they have been assured by Mr. Leslie that the fence will be removed. Pending the acceptance of a new contract it will be necessary to operate the in- cinerator in order to reduce the amount of refuse pending the inception of the new contract. 3/16 225 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read regarding the Civil Defense Control Center. A committee of State and County Civil Defense Officials made a survey for the purpose of determining area required for the establishment of a communications center. It has been determined that the Library section of the Community Building which has been the room set aside for this purpose, would only be sufficient to take care of the radio equipment communications phase not to include an area for dispatchers. The control center should also com- prise quarters for housing a general control room. A room is needed for assigning and dispatching volunteer labor and a place to store emergency equipment such as power plant for radio communications, lights and ventilation. It is recommer2'_- ed that a suitable structure be procured or built in a spot further removed from the possible target and in portion protected by natural terrain. Our p::asent room in the Community Building could be expected, due to its location and construction, to be an absolute loss, thus rendering all equipment and personnel useless. The type of structure should be a reinforced concrete building large enough to house the necessary operations and critical supplies; and that the location should be away from the center of the City at least 3/4 of a mile. In all probabilities a location in the 30 acres known as Palm Valley located in a manner such that in case the building is, or is not, ever used in actual disaster it will be utilized and may be converted for practical use in a recreational area. It is requested that permission be granted to make a survey of costs and present it immediately for consideration and action by the Council. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager be authorized to make a survey of costs, as requested. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated the Navy is very anxious to get into the parking lot at the foot of 19th Street. We are waiting for the contract agreement to be approved by the Council. MEMORANDUM FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK regarding the legal description for the dedication of Kimball Park was read. Mr. Warwick checked with the Union Title Insurance & Trust Company as to the ownership of the lands in 10 Acre Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Quarter Section 154 and they state a title search will be required before they could supply the City with sufficient data for the description required. A title search will cost approximately $50.00. If a policy of title insurance is re- quired there will be an additional charge of $25.50 per $1,000. of insurance. Mr. Warwick recommends that only the title search be made. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he felt it would be well to have the title search made. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the title search be made. Carried, ail Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR SARN declared a recess. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sarn. Councilmen present: Campbell, Jensen, Moeser, Parchen, Sarn. Council- men absent: None. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, recommend- ing that Roosevelt Avenue be boulevarded from Main to 18th, with the exception of 8th Street, in order that the truck route signs may be safely posted. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that Roosevelt Avenue be boulevarded from 8th to 16th Street and 16th to 18th on West, stopping east -west 3/16 226 traffic. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. QUITCLAIM DEED FROM SAFEWAY STOR$S, INC., was presented. CIT`.' CLERK ALSTON stated this is to replace one formerly submitted as there was an error in the legal description. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Moeser: that the deed be accepted and referred to the City Attorney for the preparation of the resolution. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 478 signed by George 0. Campbell, was presented. At the last meeting it was referred to the City Engineer to check the legal description. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated the description is all right but he gave the Attorney one which he believes is a little clearer and it was to be incorporated in the resolution of approval. MAYOR SARN requested this be held over until the n_xt Council meeting for the City Attorney to prepare the reo?.ution. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION regarding the application signed by H. Philip Scheuerman, was presented. It was the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission that the application be denied. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated this is the same application that was brought up earlier in the meeting in connection with the appeal filed by Mr. Scheuerman. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding a communication received from Mrs. G. J. Swanson, Mr. Charles Barr and Mr. Harold Kennett, was read, requesting permission to construct sidewalks contiguousA:o the curb in the one and two hundred blocks on South Belmont Avenue. This street is a 50 foot street and the surrounding streets are 60 foot streets. City Engineer Warwick recommended that the people living in this area be allowed to construct contiguous curb and sidewalks - sidewalks to be five feet wide. He further stated that the development plans for this subdivision show that the curbs were set within five feet of the property line. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that contiguous curb and sidewalks in the 100 and 200 blocks on South Belmont Avenue be granted. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Moeser, that the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION wasread, regarding the petition signed by four property owners requesting that the City deed back to the property owners ten feet of the property on E. 14th Street in the 500 block. This request is made since 14th Street is not a through street on the West at "D" Avenue and on the East at "F" Avenue. At the present time 14th Street is an 80 foot street and the property owners feel that a 60 foot street is adequate for the traffic now using this two block long street. It was 8Recommendation of the Planning Commission that the property/be deeded back the ten feet of the street on East 14th Street in the 500 block. Moved by Moeser, seconded by Jensen, that the action of the Planning Commission be approved, and that the City Attorney be authorized to start closing proceedings to deed the property back to the property owners. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding the tentative map of Laing's Subdivision, was read. Discussion held relative to the continuation of the existing street, namely "G" Avenue and 25th Street, and the requirement of a cul-de-sac on dead end streets. Ordinance No. 803 provides that private streets 3/16 227 shall be prohibited. Mr. Laing was of the opinion that his subdivision could not be laid out financially sound with the opening of "G" Avenue. It was the feeling of the Planning Commission that some arrangements should be made for the opening of the acreage south of Mr. Laing's property. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the tentative map of Laing's Subdivision not be approved since it does not allow proper development of lands to the South of the subdivision. D. D. LAING, 608 E. 24th Street, was present and stated the map was submitted in two forms. It was originally submitted to the Engineer's Office showing a 50 foot right of way and the Engineer recommended that Mr. Laing make it a 60 foot street. Mr. Laing stated he can see no advantage in opening up "G" Avenue. C751 ENGINEER WARWICK stated it would not be an impossibility to open "G" Avenue, but it would be somewhat expensive any:: ti,ere are some properties that would not be usable. H. said he would look into the possibilities of extending "C" Avenue to 28th Street and report back at the next meeting. COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL stated he would like the City Engineer's opinion as to what can be gained by putting the street through. MAYOR SARN requested this be laid over until the next regular meeting and at that time we will have the City Engineer's report, REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding the grant deed from Troy H. and Sarah Frances Shipman. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the deed be accepted for street purposes. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated this would be an addition to the extension of Orange Street. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Jensen, that the deed be accepted, and referred to the City Attorney to prepare the resolution. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding a communication received from George W. Scott, 4506 Delta Street, requesting a 90 day extension on zone variance application No. 473, granted by the Council on December 15, 1953. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the request be granted. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the request be granted for an extension of 90 days. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Mr. Scott is requesting per- mission to withdraw Lot 25 from Scott Subdivision on the property on Delta Street, since he is unable to secure immediate financing. City Engineer Warwick explained there would be no detriment to the City if they granted Mr. Scott's request providing he would present them with an agreement that he will complete the improvements in front of the lot in accordance with the improvements of the subdivision. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that Mr. Scott be allowed to withdraw Lot 25 from Scott Subdivision, with the restriction that he provide the City with proper documents so that the City will not be obligated in any way with the completion of the improvements. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated the subdivision map has been approved by the Planning Commiss- ion. It was presented to the Council sometime ago and the City Attorney said we could not proceed with it until Mr. Scott entered into certain necessary agreements and posted certain bonds. When he asked to have one of the lots withdrawn, since we have gone through parts of the process Mr. Warwick suggested that he get permission from the Council, in addition to the fact that Mr. Warwick has signed the maps saying that it met certain requirements, and by doing this he has gone beyond those requirements. Mr. Warwick said his recommendation is that we require Mr. Scott to develop those streets as though 3/16 228 the lot was never removed. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that Lot 25 be withdrawn from the subdivision and be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated sometime ago we entered into an agree- ment with the County of San Diego Health Department and did away with our former health agreement for which we were paying the County $1800, a year. For the month of February we paid $1200. COUNCILMAN MOESER stated he would be very much opposed to a contract such as this because we people in National City are entitled to some benefits from our County tax dollar and it has always been understood that some of this money would be used for health services. Mr. Moeser stated, he would recommend that we ask the Health officer to appear before the Council and substantiate some of these costs. Moved by Moeser, seconded by Jensen, that the City Clerk be authorized to send a letter requesting Dr. Askew or some representative from his office to appear before the Council for explanation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN MOESER stated he wished to comment regarding an application which the San Diego Transit Company is making to the State Commission for the discontinuance of service to an area partly in National City and Lincoln Acres, It seems that in the South Bay area we have only two major lines out of 33 in the San Diego and County area. With the development of the Wherry Housing Project they want to carry the lines out 18th Street and cover that area more so than the area surrounding National City, and then carry the line over to Harbison and Division and back track there. The people in the Northeast part of the City too are entitled to some proper service. It has come to the point where the Council should enter into this, to act and to insist that the San Diego Transit Company gives more service instead of discontinuing service.. Moved by Moeser, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager contact the proper officials to see what they contemplate in this area and move for more bus service rather than o discontinue routes and at least give a 30 minute service on the shuttle bus rather than a 40 minute service. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN MOESER stated that Los Angeles and San Diego are getting support for flood control projects; and he would like to recommend that the City Engineer and the Flood Control Engineer compile information immediately on a flood control project for National City so that the Army Engineer and the Bureau of Budget can prepare our information for future development from a public works project and to further classify our project, such as they are doing in San Diego with the support of the Congressmen and Senators, that it be a flood control, navigational and beach control project. This way in Mission Bay they are getting around the regular flood control procedure and we have two Congressmen in this area that can lend us a hand in flood control. We should further this program immediately and get assistance from the Federal Governmane, if possible. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated it is a rather large project butthey get a little done on it when- ever they have the time. We can get some help from Mr. Thomas, the County Flood Control Engineer. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN reported that she has started a project of her own collecting food for the children of Santa Rosalia.. 200 miles on the other side of Ensenada. They now have an epidemic of whooping cough and small pox. What they need most 3/16 229 is food for the children; milk particularly. Also clothing is needed. Mrs. Jensen stated she Will be glad to collect any items people wish to give if they contact her. MAYOR SARN suggested that several depots be set up in the City to make it easy for people to take their donations. Mayor Sarn stated Mrs. Jensen and himself will get together tomorriw and work out a plan with the City Manager as to just what can be done. It would also be a good idea to get the help of the school children. COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL stated the traffic situation on Highland Avenue near the Mayfair is becoming fairly hazardous, and would like the Traffic Safety Committee to render a report as to what can be done. Eventually, no doubt, we will have to have a stop sign there, but it might be possible to have a caution light erected to slow the traffic down or divert it some way. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated he wondered if we could get the Mayfair people to set back the curb in that area. COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL said either do that or have the City post signs "no left turn" off that loth Street jog as they go into the lot entrance to the left. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Moeser, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for a report as soon as possible as to what can be done. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated in regard to the 1911.Acts, we have two now that are rather large, 18th Street and Harbison. Harbison might be in such a shape that it will be ready for contract prior to the first of the fiscal year. There is some question regarding 18th Street. In going over some of the sewer connections, the City Manager and City Engineer find there are quite a few laterals missing on those streets, 27 on Harbison and approximately 45 on 18th Street. If we are going to put in a first class street it is not a good idea to have the street torn up later for laterals. Mr. Warwick said he wondered if the Council would give some con- sideration of investing the money in these laterals and we could pick them up as the people requested them. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:30 P.M., March 23, 1954. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR, CITY OFN TIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 3/16