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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953 11-03 CC MIN84 National City, California, November 3, 1953 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Sarn at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Campbell: McClure, Parchen, Sarn. Councilmen absent: Carrigan. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 1953, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston; Campbell, Gautereaux. HERBERT A. BARNES was present in regard to placing of trash cans outside the Community Building. ROBERT WILSON, 1031 E. 3rd Street, was present in regard to the improvement of Third Street. They were advised by the Council to work out a deal with the City Manager, which was done, the curbs are in, the money has been deposited for the street and now the Water Company states that the water main has to be lowered and there is some question as to who is to pay for same. They ask that this question be settled so work can be started on the street. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated that Mr. Poulter of the Water Company has agreed that if the City will accept the established grades as they are at the present time the Water Company will lower the lines that need to be lowered at their own expense. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance regulating zoning in the City of National City was presented for the first reading. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said this will be an interim ordinance until such time as the ordinance is finally adopted. Moved by Parchen, second- ed by Campbell, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, McClure, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF LAND, THE USE AND HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, THE OPEN SPACES AROUND SAID BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, IN THE VARIOUS DISTRICTS: PROHIBITING CERTAIN USES AND CERTAIN TYPES OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS: ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID DISTRICTS: DESCRIBING AND DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS USED HEREIN: PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT HEREOF: REPEALING ORDINANCE 750; AND PRESCRIBING THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION HEREOF AND DECLARING ITS URGENCY AND ITS IMMEDIATE PRESERVATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELFARE. 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, McClure, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. MAYOR SARN requested the City Manager to notify the Building Inspector and those who issue business licenses and permits, not to issue any licenses or permits that would be in violation of the proposed new ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. ; an ordinance decreasing speed limits on certain streets, was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, McClure, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. 11/3 85 ORDINANCE NO. 852, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECREASING SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory, was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, McClure, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 853, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATED AS FINDAHL." Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the following transfers be made: Transfer from 506-B-25 to the following accounts, in the following sums: 506-B 13-A, $41.20; 509-B 21, $135.79; for unpaid orders 52-53 General Fund; $105.14. Also transfer from Capital Outlay Fund Balance to Capital Outlay Refund. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, McClure, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. CONSTRUCTION OF THE CULVERT at 12th and Highland was presented. CITY ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there has been no other develop- ment and that he expects to file an action the latter part of this week against the property owners, if there are no object- ions. APPLICATION FOR ZONE VARIANCE OF F. A. RICHARDS was presented. Moved by Campbell, seconded by McClure, this be laid over until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPRAISAL FOR SALE OF LOT 11, BLOCK 209, CITY PLAT, was presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated Charles E. Anderson made an appraisal of the property, and it is his opinion that the market value of the property will be $500.00. Mr. Ezell has submitted a minimum bid of $401.00, and there is approximately $240.00 in delinquent taxes against the property. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen; that we establish a minim lice of $500.00, as per the appraisal. Carried, all present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6046 was read, setting the sum of $500.00 as the minimum sales price for Lot 11, Block 209, City Plat. The Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to sell at public auction, only the interest of the City of National City to the aforesaid property. The City Clerk and Tax Collector are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the purchaser at said sale a tax deed to said property. Moved by McClure, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY regarding the cul-de-sac on East 29th Street, was read, stating it is his understanding a 100' cul-de-sac with a 50° radius is merely mentioned and that the supposed owner of the property in question does not 11/3 86 own where the cul-de-sac is contemplated. Consequently we would have nothing better than a dead end street. The turning radius of our present large engine is 65 feet. Narrow dead end streets handicap the operation of the Fire Dept. in lay- ing hose lines, use of ladders, etc. It is the Fire Chief's recommendation that this particular. type of street -way not be allowed, if it is at all possible to overcome it from the standpoint of furnishing fire protection to the area in the best manner possible. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Parchen, that the petition be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR SARN called for the hearing on the closing of a portion of Wilson Avenue and portion of 12th Street. There were no objections and the Mayor continued the hearing until November 17, 1953, at 8:00 P.M. MAYOR SARN stated we would now have the opening of bids. The following bids on RADIO EQUIPMENT were opened: RADIO CORPOR- ATION OF AMERICA, $412.50; MOTOROLA COMIMUNICATIONS & ELECTRON- ICS, INC., $407.00. Bid for AIR RAID WARNING SIRENS of ETS-HOKIN & GALVAN, installation of four sirens, $6,128.00. COMMIUNICATION FROM WILLYS MOTORS was read, stating that due to a temporary shutdown of production by Willys Motors Inc. it is impossible to submit a bid at this time. Bids on SERVI. CAR were: SAN DIEGO HARLEY-DAVIDSON SALES, $1,403.05, less trade in allowance of $400.00, balance $1,003.05; FLOYD EMDE CO., $1,400.00 plus state tax $42.00, less trade in allowance, $400.00, balance $1,042.00. Bids of FULLER MOTORS were as follows: 1953 FORD 6 Cyl. 2 TON PICKUP, $1,433.76 (including tax); 1953 FORD FORDOR SEDAN, $1,689.04 (including sales tax); 1953 FORD FORDOR STATION WAGON, $2,207.37 (including sales tax). SEVERIN PONTIAC, INC. bids were as follows: one 1953 or 1954 PONTIAC FOUR DOOR SEDAN, 6 Cyl., $2,559.40 (including sales tax), 8 Cyl., $2,623.86 (including sales tax). SOUTH BAY CHEVROLET bid on FOUR DOOR SEDAN, total cost $1,863.35; EIGHT PASSENGER STATION WAGON, total cost $2,327.81. A communication was attached stating they wish to stipulate that their bid will be withdrawn on November 7, 1953 if they have not been notified of the City's intentions by that date. BIDS ON ROAD OIL were received from W. F. NELSON COMPANY and SIM J. HARRIS COMPANY. MAYOR SARN referred the bids to the City Manager for checking and recommendation. REPORT FROM FIRE CHIEF BAILEY regarding the installation of fire hydrants, was read. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the installation of the hydrants be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION was read, stating that the Board of Directors at their October meeting went on record as being opposed to the installation of improvements on, and the subdividing of the City's acre- age at 4th Street and Palm Avenue by the City. It is suggested that this land be put up for public auction, bids to start at a minimum figure set by the City Council. It was also recommended that the proceeds of this sale be used for the construction of a public swimming pool. MAYOR SARN ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BEVERAGE COMPANY was read, regard- ing business license fee on vending machines. They state that they have paid a license of $50.00 per year for the last two years, under protest, and they have only two Cup Vending Machines, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated if the Council sees fit 11/3 87 they can change the Ordinance, it is truly a factual situation whether or not you think it is proper. MAYOR SARN stated he would like to see all the business licenses reviewed; some are coo low and some too high. The communication was ordered filed, and Mayor Sarn requested the Council give this more thought and bring it up again at a later date. CIT'? CLERK ALSTON presented Certificates of Insurance from C. A. Larsen and asked that they be approved by the City Attorney. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that we received a refund check of $30.24 from the Insurance Agents Association on policies which the City holds. This refund is due to the decrease in rates. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE from the San Dico Seat Advertising Co. was presented, and City Clerk Alston asked that it be approved by the City Attorney. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY COUNCIL was presented. It is requested that financial help be con- sidered in t'Ze City's 1954 budget. MAYOR SARN requested the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF SMITH was read, recommending that the proposed new cost schedule for teletype service be accepted. The slight increase in cost of operation to the City of National City in comparison to the advantages of additional information to and from the City of Carlsbad makes it imperative that we concur with this proposal. The agreement was approved by City Manager Gautereaux. MAYOR SARN requested this be referred to Attorney Campbell for his report. COMMUNICATION FROM AMOS SHOEMAKER was read, in regard to the traffic on Sweetwater Road. MAYOR SARN asked that Mrs. Alston write another letter. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT for the month of October, 1953, was presented and ordered filed. PROGRESS REPORTS for the month of October were presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM JOHN GEORGE RONIS was read, suggesting that the city consider construction of a small golf course or a pitch and putt golf course on city owned property east of Palm Avenue between Division and 4th Street. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN suggested that the letter be filed and if the time comes when the city decides to dispose of this property that this matter be given consideration. MAYOR SARN ordered the communication filed. MAYOR SARN appointed Councilman McClure Chairman of the Finance Committee pro tem in the absence of Councilman Carrigan. RESOLUTION N9. 6047 was read, authorizing the transfer of $5_000.00 from the Capital Outlay Fund to the Retirement Fund, as a loan. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 11/3 88 BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $4,120.51 Traffic Safety Fund 1,207.66 Park M & I Fund 127.18 Harbor Fund 1.25 Trust & Agency Fund 850.00 TOTAL $6,306.60 Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the bills be allowed and wrrrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, McClure, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM EDMOND E. LaCASSE was presented, regarding advertising material which is being distributed throughout various districts in the South Bay area. The specific purpose of this is to interest tenants of government housing to pur- chase a home and make way for private construction. MAYOR SARN requested the communication filed. PETITION from residents on "T" Avenue between Division and Beta, was presented, requesting that the Street Supt. inspect their street as to the advisibility of re -grading and sur- facing. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that this be referred to the City Manager. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, regardin4 street improvement estimates on proposed projects. It is re- quested that the City Clerk be directed to advertise for bids, if the Council so desires. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the wage scale as.submitted by City Manager Gautereaux in the specifications be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids, said bids to be opened November 17, 1953. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, stating that attached is a performance bond posted by Fritz and Bowers for the paving of additional streets in -the National Vista Homes Subdivision. Details of paving and amounts are set forth on the bond. CITY CLERK ALSTON asked that Attorney Campbell approve the bond. ATTORNEY CAMPBELT, approved the bond as to form. The bond was in the amount of $900.00. MAYOR SARN asked if that amount was sufficient to pay for the paving. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated that in his estimation, according to the anticipated price for laying of such paving, it is. MAYOR SARN stated the Council's hands are tied as to the specifications of the street because this has been accepted years ago. Also that he would like to see this street put in before the first rainfall as after the ground is wet it is useless to put in a street. After considerable discussion it was agreed that the matter of accepting the bond be held over until the next meeting so that the Council can go out and inspect the street in question. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, request- ing authority to enter into a contract with Byri Phelps for the purpose of preparing plans and specifications for the grading and paving of Cleveland Avenue from the intersection of 13th to the intersection of 22nd inclusive. MAYOR SARN asked that City Manager Gautereaux contact other engineers for prices. 11/3 89 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, regard- ing the request of Raymond Kenney, 1803. E. 24th Street, asking the City to accept 10' x 123' of property for street purposes. It is the City Manager's recommendation that prior to the City accepting any portion of the private property a map should be presented and a full detail of road construction setting forth the responsibilities for construction and main- tenance. MAYOR SARN requested the communication filed until a map is presented. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, to which was attached bids for broom. straw and wire from three different companies. The California Brush Company submitted the lowest bid, and since our supplies were almost depleted an order has been placed with them. RESOLUTION NO, 6048 was read, accepting the bid of the California Brush Company for the purchase by the City of broom straw and wire. Beverley Gautereaux, City Manager, is author- ized to purchase said items as needed, for and on behalf of said City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure; that the Resolution be adopted. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, stating that upon advice of Byrl Phelps, Engineer in chargeof 1911 Act developments, concerning the improvement of Roselawn and Harbison Avenue, it is requested that action in the form of a separate resolution for each project be adopted stating it will be necessary to stop issuance of any permits for the construction by private persons of sidewalks, curbs, paving or other items under this 1911 Act proceeding, so that the estimate now being prepared will conform to existing con- ditions and the preliminary plans submitted shall be revised to show the conditions as they actually exist at the time of the passing of this resolution. COMMtiNICATION:FROM BITTER & HADDOCK ENGINEERS was read, applying for permits to cut curbs and install driveways for the Ducommun Metals and Supply Company. One ,32 foot and one 84 foot driveway are not in accord with Ordinance No. 851 and they ask that permission be granted as provided for in the Ordinance. It is also requested that permission be granted to remove four trees, at their expense, which are located within the driveways. The fee for the permits was attached. The request was approved by City Manager Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO. 6049 was read, granting the Ducommun Metals and Supply Company permission to install one 32 foot and one 84 foot driveway in accordance with the plans and drawings on file marked G 3 and G 4, upon the express condition that all other provisions of Ordinance No. 851 and all other Ordinances of the City of National City will be complied with. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by McClure, seconded by Campbell, that the Ducommun Metals and Supply Company be granted permission to remove four trees, as requested. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by Claude A. Nichols, was presented. The present location of the building is 8740 Ecko Drive, La Mesa, and is to be moved to 1930 E. 19th Street, for use as a dwelling. Recommendations of the Build- ing Department were attached. Moved by McClure, seconded by 11/ 90 Campbell, that permission be granted to move the building, Subject to the recommendations of the Building Dept., with 90 day time limit and the posting of the satisfactory bond. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the Certificates of Insurance submitted by C. A. Larsen are approved as to form, and may be accepted. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that they be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, McClure, Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved the Certificate of Insurance for San Diego Seat Advertising Company as to form. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the Certificate of Insurance be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, McClure. Parchen, Sarn. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read regarding the installation of the traffic signal at 24th and National Avenue. The signal has been inspected and checked with Mr. Bird, Electrical Inspector, and found to be completed and working properly. It is the Manager's recommendation that a Notice of Completion be filed preparatory to final payment being made. RESOLUTION NO. 6050 was read, authorizing and directing Frank J. Sarn, Mayor, to execute a Notice of Completion for the installation of the traffic signal at 24th and National by Ets-Hokin & Galvan. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to record the same. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, recommend- ing the appointment of Putnam R. Warwick to the City Engineer at a salaryofposition of to be November 23, 1953.$525.00 per month, starting date RESOLUTION NO. 6051 was read, authorizing the employment of Putnam R. Warwick as City Engineer, commencing November 23, 1953, salary $525.00 per month. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM JUVENILE WELFARE COMMITTEE was read, regarding the use of the Community Building. It is the feeling of the Committee that the Youth Center Program and Family Frolics are very worth while activities. It was pointed out that these activities must be conducted on a regular schedule without interruptions. It was agreed that the City be requested to retain the Community Building Wednesday and Friday evenings for the exclusive use of the Youth Center and Family Frolic programs. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, stating he is endeavoring, through his office, to use the best judgment possible to facilitate equitable use of the Community Building and its facilities by all concerned. The communications were ordered filed. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated he wished to report the matter of the hiring of one Engineering Draftsman, Merle M. Phillips, Rate 23, 3rd step, $417.00 per month. He would also be serving in the capacity of a City Planner, which is not in our classification. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that Mrele M. Phillips be employed as Engineering Draftsman, 11/3 91 Rate 23, beginning eon the 3rd step, $417.0o per month. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N. 6052 was read, stating that the City of National City is proceeding under the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931" on a portion of Roselawn Avenue. It is hereby directed and ordered that the issuance of all permits for the con- struction of sidewalks, curbs and paving, or other items submitted under the Improvement Act of 1911 in said area, be, and the same are hereby restrained and prohibited until further action by resolution of the City Council of National City. Moved by McClure, seconded by Campbell, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6053 was read, stating that the City of National City is proceeding under the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931" on a portion of Harbison Avenue. It is hereby directed and ordered that the issuance of all permits for the construction of sidewalks, curbs and paving, or other items submitted under the Improvement Act of 1911 in said area, be, and the same are hereby restrained and prohibited until further action by resolution of the City Council of National City. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. -Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that City Manager Oautereauz has recommended that Resolution 5961 be rescinded, upon re- commendation Preto the public housing. Resolution 5961 is the one which asked the public housing to sell or transfer to the City all of the housing projects, including the one that is in the County. At their request it is necessary to rescind Resolution 5961 which will leave the two that are in the City in effect. RESOL17TI N NO. 6054 was read, rescinding Resolution No. 5961. Moved by Parchea, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6055 was read, that Resolution No. 5350 as amended by Resolution 6013, and Resolution 5351 as amended by Resolution 6014, are hereby ratified and reaffirmed. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution. be adopted. Carried; all Councilmen_present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he had the specifications on streets, and while they cannot be applied at this time to subdivisions, a Resolution can be adopted accepting these as specifications for streets within the City of National City. RESOLUTION AC. 6056 was read, approving and accepting the Specifications eP Streets. All improvements to streets within the City of National City hereinafter: made shall comply with the requirements setforth in said specifications wherever applicable. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTQRNEY CAMPRR L stated in regard to the request of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company for a spur track on 19th Street, it has been recommended that permission be granted. We have been requiring the payment of $25.00 per year for the permit, they have not objected, and on the 11/3 92 last Resolution it provided that the grantee shall pay the City upon demand, the actual cost of paving between the tracks and two feet on each side upon completion of any pavement. Attorney Campbell said he thought it would be well to put that reservation in this resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 6057 was read, permitting the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company to construct, maintain and operate a spur track on 19th Street. This permit is granted upon certain regulations and stipulations as setforth in said Resolution. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6058 was read, permitting Ducommun Metals & Supply Company to construct, maintain and operate a spur track on property described in said Resolution. Said permit is granted upon certain regulations and stipulations as set - forth in the Resolution. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried; all Council- men present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said the Post Office lease has not come through as yet, so it is his recommendation that no expenses be incurred until the lease is signed. MAYOR SARN requested this be held over until the lease is signed. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported our payment to the City of Pasadena for our pro rate cost on the action of the Telephone Company's application for increase in rates has not been broken down by the City of Pasadena. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding Application No. 468 of J. P. Klein, 1903 Granger Avenue. He is requesting C-3 usage in an R-2 zone. Recently he was granted authorization for usage for a specific business, namely a barber shop and shoe shop. Petitioner states this has been a hardship on him as various other types of businesses have applied for a lease and he feels that if this request is granted this situation will be eliminated. It was the re- commendation of the Planning Commission that the request be granted. Permit to be transferrable and assignable. Moved by Campbell, seconded by McClure, that the application be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6059 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to J. P. Kiev for the purpose of C-3 usage on his property described as the E 126' of Lots 270 and 271, Lincoln Acres Annex No. 2, EXC S 45' of Lot 270, being 1903 Granger Avenue. Said permit is granted upon conditions and recommendations of the Planning Commission. Moved by McClure, seconded by Campbell; that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 469 by G. H. Parchen, o Lot 20, Block2, National AvenueeTerraceu(101 E. 18thtStreet), was read. Petitioner is requesting C-2 usage in an R-4 zone for the purpose of remodeling the present structure to use as a chiropractic office. It was recommended by the Planning Commission that the request be granted. Moved by McClure, seconded by Campbell, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6060 was read, granting a special zone variance 11/3 93 permit to G. H. Parchen, Jr. for the purpose of C-2 usage on property described as Lot 20, Block 2, National Avenue Terrace (101 E. 18th Street). Said permit is granted upon the conditions and recommendations of the Planning Commission. Moved by Campbell, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Campbell, McClure, Sarn. Nays: None. Not voting: Parchen. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated that he noticed on Monday morning opposite the Parochial School one of the police officers and another person measuring the scene of an accident whereby a small child had been struck by a car and he wondered if it would not be well through the Traffic Safety Committee to contact the Church and see if it would not be possible for them to organize a junior patrol. MAYOR SARN stated they do have a patrol, but this was before 8:00 A.M. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated it would then be his suggestion that the intersection of 13th to 12th and "D" be studied by the Committee, preferably at the start of school and letting out of school and see if something cannot be worked out. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated one of the things that makes it very bad for the control of the children at that point is the crowded condition for a playground area and they play in the park. There was also a child struck on Highland Avenue and we had a great many calls from people along the area between 21st and 24th Streets. A check was made by the Police Dept. of 24th and Highland and so far in 1953 there have been seven accidents. COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL said he thought the City should look into the feasibility of duplicating the same type of National Avenue lighting on Highland Avenue from 2nd through 30th right-of-way. COUNCILMAN McCLURE stated he thought a traffic signal at 24th and Highland would be in order as traffic is badly congested there, and it would be well for the Traffic Safety Committee to investigate that corner, wi4h the thought in mind of recommending a light if they found it necessary. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that it be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for their recommend- ations in regard to the installation of a traffic signal at 24th and Highland, and such additional street lighting they feel is necessary on Highland Avenue. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated we had a recommendation from the Traffic Safety Committee regarding 4th and Roosevelt and 13th and Roosevelt to turn the signals around making them conform with a more true route for truck traffic. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated this should be checked and if the Traffic Safety Committee has recommended it, and if it is agreeable and has not been passed, we can present it at the next meeting. COUNCILMAN McCLURE asked if we had any recommendations from the City Attorney or City Manager on the physically closed portions of streets in the vicinity of 22nd to 24th, in the slough area, which was discussed at the last meeting. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated this matter was taken up with Mr. Davis and Mr. Abernathy and they have agreed to abide by the Manager's suggestion. It was decided that we, the City, would designate our own channel when we get an Engineer and put in stakes which will setforth our channel and also designate how we would like them to fill alongside our channel. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that in August she made a temporary appointment of a Bookkeeping Machine Operator, pending Civil Service examination. To date there has not been a Civil 11/3 94 Service Commission appointed and no examination can be held, and asked for an extension of the appointment pending a Civil Service examination. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated as he remembers it the appointments are not to exceed 90 days duration and that he did not know what the answer would be if the person was reappointed, and that he did not know if the Council or anyone could extend the time. CITY CLERK ALSTON asked why the Council bias not appointed a Commissions so we can operate. It would/absurd if this operator would have to be discharged and make another appointment, and break in another operator. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked if a meeting could be arranged to get the Commission matter settled. MAYOR SARN stated he knows of only one person who might serve. COUNCILMAN CAMPBELL asked if a night could be designated and have each Councilman bring in a name or two of persons who might serve. MAYOR SARN stated the Council is meeting Sunday afternoon and they could discuss this also at that time. COUNCILMAN McCLURE asked if it would be possible to Mrs. Alston's employee. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he did not know. The Civil Service Ordinance was checked by the Attorney and it was found that "No person shall be appointed under a temporary appointment for more than ninety days except in the event of an emergency." At this present moment there is no list and it is necessary that the full number of employees be in the Clerk's Office, so it would be the Attorney's opinion this could be declared an emergency and authorize the continuance of the employment of this person. It is suggested that an examination be held as soon as possible. CITY CLERK ALSTON suggested that the appointment be extended to the time the examination is held. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it can only be extended to the con- tinuance of the emergency, they would probably reach the same conclusion, but would suggest that the Council grant a con- tinuation of the employment during the emergency which we have found exists. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, granting the continuation of the employment of the temporary Bookkeep- ing Machine Operator during the existing emergency. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ROBERT J. GILL, 305 E. 29th Street, was present and asked what the outcome was regarding the cul-de-sac et East 29th Street. MAYOR SARN stated that upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief the application was denied. MR. GILL stated the original proposal was to make the street dedication either 50 or 60 feet. CLI'FORD WITH was present in regard to Mr. Gill's application. It was their recommendation that an additional ten feet be added on the existing 40 feet, and if this is accepted it will be possible for Mr. Gill to go ahead with the development of the property. Mr. Gill proposes a development in there and a 20 foot dedication would cut him down considerably. MR. GILL stated a 60 foot street would be satisfactory as far as he is concerned but the other two people concerned are not in accord. COUNCILMAN McCLURE stated he believed that the Council does not have sufficient information as there have been no improvement plans submitted. After considerable discussion lt was decided that Mr. Gill submit some improvement plans so the Council will have some- thing definite on which to base their findings. Moved by Parchen. closed. Carried, ATTEST: CI seconded by McClure, that the all Councilmen present voting meeting be aye. MAYOII; 'my' OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA CLERK 11/3