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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953 10-06 CC MIN61 National City, California, October 6, 1953. Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Sarn at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Campbell, Carrigan, McClure, Parchen, Sarn. Councilmen absent: None. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 15, 1953, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Gautereaux. ERNEST E. YAHNKE, 1820 E. 16th Street, was present in regard to the condition of 16th Street east of Palm Avenue. He stated at the time when the street was black topped it was the understanding of the property owners that the City would keep up the street, which has not been done. The street was torn up by the Water Company and again when the sewers were put in; and they would like the street put back in the con- dition it was prior to being torn up. MRS. W. 0. POWELL, 1831 E. 16th Street and R. BEAUCHAMP, 1841 E. 16th Street, were present in regard to this same matter. MAYOR SARN re- quested this be referred to City Manager Gautereaux and that he contact the people concerned and see if something satis- factory can be worked out. JOHN B. BRANDT, 328 Harbison Avenue, was present and stated that a number of people on Harbison Avenue have had side- walks and curbs installed and according to the estimated assessment for improving the district they are to be assessed more than those who do not have the sidewalks and curbs in, and asked the reason for this. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated that there have been some mistakes made by the Engineer in charge of this improvement project and it would have to be straightened out. C. ARMSTRONG 434 "M" Avenue, was present and stated their street is in bad shape. The property across the street on ''M" between 4th and 6th Streets was graded which cut. up "M" Avenue, and wondered if the people who tore it up are going to pay to have it fixed. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he checked into this and was informed that the people who were making the subdivision felt they were responsible for a small portion of the street, immediately at the bottom and facing on their side, and would take care of that portion which was torn up by their tractors. The City Engineer stated the street has not been put to grade and the oil which was put from 4th Street south on the incline was merely a temporary measure to retain the dirt and fill at that time. Mr. Gautereaux stated that until such time as property owners decide to make a full street with curbs we can do nothing about getting a finished surface. MRS. E. P. ANAYA, 45 Harbison Avenue, was present in regard to the proposed assessment for the improvement of Harbison Avenue and questioned how the cost of the improvement was arrived at before bids were let. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the costs were figured by the Engineer. :'MAYOR SARN'announced that it was 8:00 P.M. o'clock and the continued hearing on the closing of a portion of Wilson Avenue and a portion of 12th Street would be held at this time, No one was present objecting to the closing. MAYOR SARN continued 10/6 62 the hearing to October 20, 1953, at 8:00 P.M. o'clock. MAYOR SARN announced that the bids for the Street Sweeper would be opened at this time. The following bids were reoeived: SOUTHERN EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY COMPANY, $8,950.00 plus sales tax; BROWN-BEVIS INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CO., $9,463.13; A. M. DONAHER & SON; $9,300.00 plus sales tax. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Campbell, that the bids be referred to the City Manager to be decided on at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX set the date of October 13th at 9:30 A.M. at 12th and "B" for demonstration of the sweepers. MR. ARMSTRONG, 434 "M" Avenue, stated he thought it would be well to have all the streets in National City improved and have a bid made for the entire area. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated that the Engineering Dept. has been trying to put streets for improvement together within certain districts, and we are hoping to have a field man who can contact the people and assist in getting the districts established and getting the job started. MRS. MARVIN BLACK, 305 Harbison Avenue, was present and also questioned the proposed assessment figure given her for the Harbison Avenue improvement. JOHN WASEM, 3020 E. 4th Street, was also present in this regard. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated this is being taken up with Mr. Phelps, the Engineer in charge. RAYMOND KENNY, 1803 E. 24th Street, was present and asked if the City would accept 123' x 10' on East 24th Street. The County has agreed to extend the road but needs additional width for a turning area. ATTORNEY CAMPRFLL stated the proced- ure should be to refer the request to the City Manager and Planning Commission. COUNCILMAN McCLURE said he thought 24th Street should be considered in conjunction with the main cross town artery. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the City Manager and Planning Commission for their recommendation. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that on checking the bids for the Street Sweeper that Brown -Bevis Industrial Equipment Co. did not accompany their bid with the required bid bond., THE MATTER OF THE CULVERT CONSTRUCTION at 12th and Highland was presented. MAYOR SARN requested this be laid over until the next meting as no satisfactory conclusion has been reached. REQUEST OF CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX for permission to advertise for bids for one four -door sedan, was presented. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, submitting comparative figures for the purchase of a new car for the administrative office. Police car to be turned in on a contract basis with an anticipated additional cost to the City of $450.00 was taken into consideration. The approximate cost to place this car in reasonable fit condition is $312.82. A new car in the same classification would cost approximately T1,873.28, It is suggested that the present police car be turned in on the regular contract basis. It is requested that permission be granted to receive bids for automobiles in the low price field such as Ford, Chevrolet and Plymouth four door sedans and 3 passenger station wagons. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for both the four door sedan and 8 passenger station wagon. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN questioned the advisability of purchasing a station wagon. Caro. all C :U1n__ oipresent voting aye. l0/6 REQUEST OF ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION CORP. to assign their lease to National Lumber Company, was presented. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL LUMBER COMPANY was read, stating that all sections of the lease have been reviewed and are acceptable to the National Lumber Company. RESOLUTION NO. 6026 was read, consenting to the assignment by Associated Construction Corp. to National Lumber Company a certain tidelands lease entered into by the City of National City and the Associated Construction Corp., dated April 1, 1952. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM HERBERT A. BARNES relative to insurance was read. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the communication be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION OF J. L. KELLER to move a building from 1940 "N" Avenue to rear of 1305 E. 20th Street, was presented. The building is to be used as a dwelling. Application was approved by Building Inspector Bird. COUNCILMAN PARCI-IEN stated that sometime ago the Council requested that some description be given of the buildings that are to be moved, age, type of building, etc. MAYOR SARN requested that City Manager Gautereaux write a letter to Building Inspector Bird request- ing that he state the age, type of building, what it is to be used for, what it has been used for, etc.; and requested this be laid over until the next meeting so the Council may check the building. APPLICATION OF LOUIS ARCIGA, JR. to move a building from 4224 Texas St., San Diego to 2012 Harding Avenue, was presented. The building is to be used as a dwelling and application was approved by Building Inspector Bird. Moved by Parchen, second- ed by Campbell, that this be laid over until the next meeting so the Council can examine the building. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. APPLICATIONS FOR REFUNDS were presented as follows: Mobilhome Corporation, $245.00 for sewer permit; M. R. Courtney, $2.50, over estimate on business license; J. R. Blair, $2.50 on business license. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated all are legally refundable. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that the refunds be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Carrigan, McClure, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE on the tideland lease of Albert E. Heflin, was presented. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved the certificate as to form. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the certificate be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM DUCOMMUN METALS & SUPPLY COMPANY was read, regarding an application for a right to run their spur track across the barricaded end of 16th Street. It is requested that the necessary proceedings be taken' -to grant this per- mission so that construction of their plant may commence as soon as possible. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for checking. etOMMOM1tATION tontm Cam'' MANAIMt i4At7TEREAUX was mad, requesting permission to call for bids for the replacement of one Pound Wagon and one three -wheel Servi-Cycle, approximate cost l0/6 64 $3,200,00, Also to purchase two trans -receivers for use in Pound Wagon and Control Car, approximate cost $950.00. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION in regard to establishing a list of grade crossings of railroads, to be held in San Francisco, Nov. 4th, was read. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to the City Attorney. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL PLATING AND PROCESSING COMPANY was read, regarding the increasing need for improved street con- ditions along Tidelands Avenue. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated we are in the process now of negotiating with the Santa Fe Railroad for the removal of approximately 1500 lineal feet of tracks belonging to the City, out of Tidelands Ave. for the purpose of improving the street. The National Plating Company have been informed of this action. The communication was ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM DON A. NEWBERRY, Engineering Office, regard- ing a petition signed by persons owning property on 19th & 20th Sts. between Granger & Rachel, requesting that a sewer main be installed on 19th Street, was read. Actually, 19th Street is a 20 foot alley and is entirely too narrow to encourage the building of new homes without establishing a proper setback. This area needs serious attention, in that the 20 foot alley is in the normal location for a street and therefore should be 60 feet wide. It is recommended that an attempt be made to acquire the additional right-of-way needed for a 60 foot street before encouraging new home construction on this street. There are some houses that will have to be moved, so it is believed that condemnation proceedings will be needed to obtain the desired result. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, this be referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY PLANNER OF CHULA VISTA was read, en- closing a resolution endorsing a thbee major highway improve- ment program for the South San Diego Metropolitan Area, and it is hoped that similar action will be taken by the National City Council and Planning Commission to further the cause for better highways for both cities. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Campbell, that a resolution be prepared similar to Chula Vista's. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Board of Fire Commissioners, was read, recommending to the Traffic Safety Committee of National City that a study be made as to the necessity of traffic signals or 4 way stop signs at the inter- section of 30th Street and Highland Avenue. MAYOR SARN stated that the street is outside the City limits, and requested this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for their report. SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH BURROUGHS was presented. The agreement will change the City's billing from annual advance billing to semi-annual arrears billing. MAYOR SARN referred the agreement to Attorney Campbell for checking. COMMUNICATION FROM ASSEMBLYMEN CLOYED was read, requesting the Council to designate a person to represent them on the committee to make a study of small boat harbors. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that Mayor Sarn be appointed to become a member of thiu iTi _tte : Cared, all ry J_ r(_li, e1 present 10/6 65 voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6027 was read, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ENDORSING A THREE MAJOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE SOUTH SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN AREA". Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that the Resolut- ion be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. DOROTHY JENSEN asked if National City was to stand the expense of the highway going from Euclid Avenue to Chula Vista. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated it is the hope that these major highways will be included in the new State plan by which the 110 additional tax on gasoline was set aside recently. COMMUNICATION FROM POLICE & FIRE DANCE ASSOCIATION was read, extending an invitation to the Council and all City Administrat- ive Officers to be the7.r guests at the ball to be held in the State Guard Armory on October 23, 1953. GRANT DEED FROM AVA E. SMITH and DONALD E. SMITH to the City, was presented. This replaces a deed for the same property which was signed by Ava E. Smith only. MAYOR SARN requested the deed be referred to Attorney Campbell for checking. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, recommend- ing payment of the bill submitted for the pumping station and sewer lines at lgth and Tidelands. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the bill is on the warrant register and recommended this be referred to him to prepare a notice of completion. MAYOR SARN referred the communication to the City Attorney. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, recommend- ing the adoption of the Civil Defense, Region 10, Operational Plan A and to include in the adoption resolution the same be subject to the approval of this plan by the City Councils of all the cities within San Diego County. It is necessary that this plan be adopted by all of the cities in order that the annexes to the plan may be acted upon by the organization representing the cities, thereby making it possible for each individual city .to frame its own operational plan preparatory to putting same into effect. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated Operational Plan A will mean as soon as this is adopted, the annexes that are in the making will be completed in about two months, and then the City will be able to set up its own Operational Plan, which we will then submit to the region. We will then be operating under Region Plan 10. RESOLUTION NO. 6028 was read, approving that certain plan of Civil Defense Organization and Operation entitled Region 10, Operational Plan A, dated July 28, 1953, subject to the approval of this Plan by the City Councils of all the cities within San Diego County. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, ail Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, submitting bids for the moving of the Park and Recreation Building from its present site to a point to the East of "A" Avenue on the former softball field,in the Park. Mr. Gautereaux stated he would like to .spend P,25.00 in contract agreement with ;;he Ace House Movers and Cons -ruction Company, for the moving, and other monies that may be necessary In placing the building on a foundation and connecting same to water and electricity. Also to make what interior repairs are necessary for safety, as well as laying a moderate priced ha,_elwood floor using the present floor as a sub -floor. In the future plans will be l0/6 66 submitted for an addition to the building. Moved seconded by McClure, that permission be granted. Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6029 was read, approving an agreement between Ace House Moving & Construction Co. and the City of National City. Frank J. Sarn, Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. by Parchen, Carried, all COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, recommend- ing the appointment of Mr. W. M. Bonham, who is now employed as Transit Man, to the position of Acting City Engineer on a temporary basis; salary at $475.00 per month to be effective October 7th. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN requested this be held over for a full meeting of the Council with Mr. Bonham and the City Manager. MAYOR SARN set the meeting for 7:00 P.M., Friday, October 9th, in the Manager's Office. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, recommend- ing the appointment of Richard Dane to the classification of Draftsman II in the Engineering Department, starting salary $311.00 per month effective October 7th. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the appointment be authorized. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, requesting permission to advertise for bids for the purchase of a maximum of four warning sirens for Civil Defense program of the City. The price of the sirens is not to exceed the $6,000.00 as set up in the budget and to be based upon the fund share program as set forth by the Government on a 50-25-25 basis. It is suggested that November 3rd be set for opening of bids. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that authorization to adverb.. for bids be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present votinb aye. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX of the joint meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission and other interested in the subdividing of certain property owned by the City of National City held on September 16, 1953, was read. Mr. Newberry of the Engineering Office gave a brief resume of Map Plan 4 and Plan 5. The consensus of opinion generally summed up was that the City should plan ways and means to dispose of the property in the near future. COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL asked if it would be feasible to appoint a committee of interested parties to serve as a scouting force to determine what would be the approximate cost of such a project by private contractors, and also broken up into smaller lots, etc. There are a lot of interested people, and we should have some pro and con answers. COUNCILMAN McCLURE said he would like to see the City adopt in general a perspective of what it would like to have done and submit it to bids. MAYOR SARN stated he did not think the City had enough help or equipment to do this sort of work, that it should be put out to private con- tractors, but that the City should put restrictions in the deed. BERNARD BANKE was present, and asked the City Attorney if in his opinion it was legal for the City to spend City funds for subdividing this property. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he could see nothing illegal in the development of City owned property. The installation of sidewalks, curbs, streets and sewers is a City function. MR. BANKE said all public expend- itures of money is supposed to be for the public's good, and he cannot see how this particular small area could be called good for the whole City. This would be for the benefit of a 10/6 67 small few. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN asked Mr. Banke what he wanted the City to do with the land and Mr. Banke said it should be sold to the highest bidder. The City is not in the money making business, they are here to run the City. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated the City is in the money making business, it has to be in the money making business. It has been in the real estate business for years. MR. BANKS said he is against the City being in any kind of business. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the Mayor contact the heads of this particular committee and ask them to continue their work on this project and attempt to come up with a concrete plan to offer to the Council for the development of the property. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, regarding the attached reports of the Municipal Pool and Recreation Concession for the entire summer season. It was urged that the Council give consideration to the building of a new swimming pool prior to next season. The plant, as it is now, will not be in condition to start another season. The net profit to the City over operation costs of the pool was S1,707.50; the profit from the Recreation Concession was S1,199,36. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated that Mr. Bradt, the architect who designed the Library and Fire Station indicated to him that he would be interested in drawing tentative plans for the pool, and it might be well for Mr. Gautereaux to contact him. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated Mr. Bradt and he talked about this and as soon as a definite location is found it will be easy to make a design or two to fit the particular location. MAYOR SARN asked that the Council consider a suitable location for the pool. MOVED BY CARRIGAN, seconded by Campbell, that the City Manager be directed to call for bids for road oil for the balance of this fiscal year in quantities as desired by the Council, also bids for street sweeping equipment. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, to which was attached a monthly participation and attendance report of the Park and Recreation Department. Upon winding up the summer vacation period the Park and Recreation Dept. finds itself in the midst of such operations as reconstructing, clearing areas for new construction and other phases that are not entirely park and recreation functions. MAYOR SARN ordered the communication and reports filed. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, stating the Committee would go on record of the endorsement of Scotch Lite Tape for automobiles in the City. The Committee feels that it would be worth -while as a safety measure to have all bicycles and cars bear this tape. MAYOR SARN requested that Mr. Gautereaux write a letter to the Traffic Safety Committee stating the Council is in favor of some Service Organization taking over this program. COMMUNICATION FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, regarding the speed limit on 4th and Division east of Palm. The Police Dept. has recommended to the Committee that we establish a 35 mph speed limit on 4th Street between Palm and Harbison Avenues, and on Division between Palm and Rachel. They have conducted an engineering and traffic survey on these streets. The Committee recommends that the Council take action on this request as soon as possible, also recommend a 25 mph speed limit on Palm Avenue between 1st and 18th Street and that 10/6 68 appropriate signs be erected on the above mentioned streets. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the Council should have the findings of the Police Dept. on the traffic count and asked that the communication be referred to him to prepare the necessary resolution when he obtains the report from the Police Chief. Mr. Campbell suggested that the Police Dept. make its report to the Traffic Safety Committee, stating there are sufficient houses on Palm Avenue between lst and 18th Streets to establish a 25 mph speed limit. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that this be referred to Attorney Campbell for the reduction of speed and the Police Dept. make its report to the Attorney on the number of houses on Palm Avenue between lst and 18th Streets. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MOVED BY McCLURE, seconded by Parchen, that $1,500.00 be trans- ferred from Capital outlay - Unencumbered Surplus to Capital Outlay - Sewer. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $9,991.19 Traffic Safety Fund 5,279.00 Park M & I Fund 13.41 Harbor Fund 35.55 Trust & Agency Fund 1,571.00 Payroll Fund 36,133.60 TOTAL $53,023.75 Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes': Campbell, Carrigan, McClure, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 6030 was read, that the following Capital expenditures be paid from the Capital Outlay Fund: Ets-Hokin & Galvan, traffic signal installation, $1,256.76; American Pipe & Contrete, sewers, $33.02; National Lumber Co., sewers, $4.07; Trott & Kingaard, sewers, $3,237.43; Pace Construction Co., sewers, $6,433.81. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Carrigan, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6031 was read, approving an agreement between the C y of Sass Diego arid. the City of National City for maintenanceof radio equipment. Frank J. Sarn, Mayor, is authorized and directed to execute the same. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER AND WINE BEVERAGE LICENSE by Tang's Market, was presented. The premises are now licensed. Moved by McClure, seconded by Carrigan, that the application be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR ON SALE BEER BEVERAGE LICENSE by Arnold's, 720 National Avenue, was presented. This was formerly Esky's Club. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated a report from the Police Dept. indicated there might be some facts which would necessitate the filing of a protest, and the protest was filed two days ago because of the time element. LEE C. ARNOLD, 2604 National Ave., San Diego, was present and stated he talked to the State Board of Equalization today and they informed him this protest would tie up his business from 60 to 90 days, which makes it rather bad for him. The place has been licensed for a period of about nine years. WILFRED ESCALANTE was present and stated l0/6 69 there has been no police problem at this address for several years, and the delay just ties up the building for some time, and asked that the Council withdraw the protest. MAYOR SARN stated it has been the policy of the Council to protest all new liquor licenses. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the filing of the protest is hereby ratified. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, Carrigan, McClure, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there are two more resolutions from the State Allocation Board on the sharing of certain monies. The first resolution requests changing the authorized agent from Fred A. Rhodes to B. J. Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. 6032 was read, authorizing the changing of the authorized agent. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6033 was read entitled: "A Supporting Resolution Requesting State Allocation Aid." Moved by Campbell, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6034 was read, adopting a budget of proposed expenditures of gas tax allocations to the City. The Mayor and City Clerk are directed to sign the same on behalf of the City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding application No. 464, signed by Robert and Margaret R. Bell, 1013 E. 18th Street. Petitioner is requesting a zone variance to enlarge the existing commercial structure, which is located in an R.4 zone. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the request be granted, to be assign- able and transferrable. Moved by Carrigan, seconded. by Campbell, that the recommendations of the Planning Commission be followed and that the variance be made non-transferrable and non -assign- able and to be used exclusively for a real estate office. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6035 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Robert and Margaret R. Bell for the purpose of constructing additional structure on the existing building on the hereinafter descrived property, and for use of a portion of said building, as altered, for real estate and insurance business. Said property is described as the W 100' S 18' of Lot 8, and the W 100' of Lots 9 and 10, Block "C", Beer - maker's Subd., Quarter Section 133, Rancho de la Nacion, also known as 1013 E. 18th Street. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read in regard to Mr. Robert Gill, 305 E. 29th Street, who was present at the Planning Commission meeting on Sept. 14th regarding a street dedication of 29th Street West of "D'' Avenue. He stated that the S 40' of the street has been deeded to the City but so far nothing has been given on the North half and he wondered if this could be reduced to a 10 foot dedication, making a 50 foot Street rather than an 80 foot street, since he would like to construct six apartments on his property and would need the extra footage to meet the square footage required. It is the recommendation 10/6 70 of the Engineering Dept. that 20 feet be dedicated cm the North side of 29th Street, making a total of 60 feet in width. At the end it is recommended that a 40 foot radius cul-de-sac be dedicated with the radius point located on the existing North line. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated we have been requiring the 100 foot cul-de-sac, in accordance with Ord. 803. COUNCILMAN McCLURE stated there must be some engineering reason for the Engineering Dept.'s recommendation. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated the Secretary of the Planning Commission has failed to indicate the number of Commissioners present, and asked that the City Manager be instructed to notify her to put this information on the report. MRS. KODISH was present and stated Mr. Gill bought the land from the man to the South of this property and the man who sold the land will not give any footage for dedication of streets. The lady on the corner of "D" Avenue also will not give a dedication for streets. If he must give 20 feet that will put him beneath the required square footage of land to build units. If he has to have a set back of 40 feet from the center of the street that will also make him have to have a zone variance to build on a lesser amount of ground. A ten foot dedication would put him in a position to build his six units without getting a dedication from the other two people. Mrs. Kodish said she did not know whether the maintenance trucks and fire trucks could turn around in a cul-de-sac smaller than what is now required. There were five Commissioners present at the meeting. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said he believed the main reason for making the cul-de-sac 100 feet is so the fire truck could get in and out. It might be well to have the Engineer's recommendation and also one from the Fire Chief. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Campbell, that it be held over pending further information from the Engineer's Office and the Fire Chief. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated in regard to the recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding possible changes in Ordinance No. 750, there are not sufficient copies available at this time, and it might be well to have copies made for each Councilman. MAYOR SARN said he thought copies should be made. REQUEST FROM THE PLANNING 'COMMISSION was read, that the Council grant permission for reservation for one Commissioner to attend the League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco,' October 18th to 21st. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the request be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. JOHN CURRY was present and congratulated the Council for the action they have taken in regard to building a new Fire Station and Library, the selection of the City Manager, and the repair- ing of some of the streets. He said he would like to see considerable study made in regard to the subdividing of the City owned property at 4th and Palm. MAYOR SARN stated that it is necessary to appoint a Vice Mayor. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Campbell, that Councilmen Parchen be appointed Vice Mayor. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, »hat the meeting be closed. Carried, all Cocilmen pres nt'\voting aye. ATTEST} U MAY R, ITY OF (A/IONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA J CITY CLERK 10/6