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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953 01-06 CC MIN140 National City; California; January 6, 1953 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Maurice Carrigan at 7:30 P M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Hart, Parchen, Sarn; Carrigan. Councilmen absent: McClure, Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 1952, be dis- pensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell Rhodes; Gautereaux COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA WATER & TELEPHONE COMPANY was read, requesting authority to amend its Rules & Regulations to eliminate the restriction on irrigation water in the Sweet- water District Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn; that the City Attorney be instructed to draft a protest. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR ON SALE GENERAL LICENSE by Apex Cafe, 640 W 13th Street, was presented. The premises are now licensed, and application was ordered filed, COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding a request that a street light be installed at 29th and "D" Avenue, He recommended that the light,be moved from 30th and "D" to 29th and "D'.' where it can be placed upon an exist- ing pole at the southwest corner there•of;. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn; that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES in regard to the projection machine was read. It is recommended that the machine not be made available free of charge but that there be a. flat charge of $2:00 for each program. Where the rental falls on Saturday_ Sunday or other non -working day that an additional Charge of $1.25 per hour be added to the regular rental fees to compensate for the custodial labor which it is necessary to provide It is requested that the Manager be authorized to make such charges. Moved by Hart; seconded by Sarn, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the proposed agreement between the City of San Diego and the City of National City for the maintenance of the police and fire protection radio equipment operating in foie City of National City. This agreement runs from July 1, 1952 to June 3o, 1953. Itis recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the request be granted after the contract has been approved by Attorney Campbell. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST FOR REFUND by Victor Raper, in the amount of $2.50 on business license for 1952, was presented. The request was approved by the City Treasurer and License Clerk. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen; that the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan, Nays: None. REQUEST FOR REFUND by Jack A. Hiller, in the amount of $40.00 for a sewer connection was presented. Payment for sewer 1/6 141 connection at 2140 "L" Avenue was made in the amount of $245.00. This was for an alley connection instead of a street connection and should have been $205.00. BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD in- formed City Clerk Alston it is his recommendation this request be denied as the sewer was run on special to hit a low potion of the property. The request was not approved by the City Manager. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, the request be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, REQUEST BY MRS. GORDON WOODWORTH for a refund of $49.23 ^r. deposit for 2425 "D" Avenue,was read. City Treasurer Pc1gac approved the request because the other property owners c:_, deposit the. money for the oiling. Moved by Hart, seconded Sarn, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart; Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None, COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY-CHULA VISTA REALTY BOARD was read, stating a committee had been appointed to find out mc^e details concerning the proposed City sponsored subdivision of public lands, andwould like the following questions answered: 1. Will the City let engineering and grading and paving contracts, or use City employees? 2. Will public funds be used or will the City issue bonds? 3. What will the total cost of acquisition and improvements be? Any information of interest to taxpayers will be appreciated. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated at this time some of the questions cannot be answered. The plans are tied up at F. H. A. now and until they come back and we see what they require it is more or less at a stand still. If the subdivision is to be done the proper thing to do would be to do it by contract. The issuance of bonds was never contemplated. The property already belongs to the City, and what the improvements will cost is not known at this time. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart; the letter be referred to the City Manager for an answer to the Realty Board. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION BY JACK NELSON to move a building, was presented. The building is to be moved from the 3500 block on Highland Avenue to the 1700 block on McKinley Avenue, and is to be used as an office and shed. BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD approved the application for a temporary shed and construction office. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that permission be granted to move the building. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION BY A. A. ROGERS to move a building; was presented. The building is to be moved from 1535 National Avenue to 1530 National Avenue, and is to be used as an office for used car lot. Application was approved by BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, permission be granted to move the building. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, returning a petition for grading, paving and otherwise improving 26th Street between "B" and "D" Avenue. This petition contains signatures representing 53.23% of the frontage effected and was returned to the signers with a request that they get more signatures. The signers have informed the City Manager that they have all the signatures they can get and have advised that none of the people who signed will withdraw their names, and request that we proceed with the improvement under the 1911 Act. It is recommended that the petition be granted. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution to proceed with this, with the understanding that no engineering be done until we have 1/6 142 several hearings on some of the other projects. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY KIWANIANNES addressed to Mayor Carrigan was read; expressing their appreciation to the members of the City Council for the part they played in making our City so beautiful this year with the Christmas decorations. The communication was ordered filed. REPORT OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT for the year 1952 and the report for the month of December; 1952, were presented and ordered filed. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that on Thursday, January 15th in the Conference Bldg. in Balboa Park there will be a County wide Safety Conference to try to cut down the appalling death toll on the highways. Anyone interested is cordially invited to attend the meeting. MAYOR CARRIGAN announced that it was 8:00 P.M. sid time for the opening of bids. The following bids for the collection of garbage were received: CHULA VISTA SANITARY SERVICE bid $7,872.00 for the year beginning January 1, 1953. F. SAN MARTIN & SON bid to pick up all garbage, and offered the price of $252.50 for the permit, for one year,ending January 1, 1954. The bid of. F. San Martin was referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the resolution accepting same. BIDS FOR THE HEAVY-DUTY TRACTOR LOADER were as follows: SOUTHERN EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO. bid $5,858.28 less $225.00 trade-in allowance for used Skip -loader. SHAW SALES & SERVICE CO. bid $6,400 oo less trade-in allowance of $700.00. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, the bids be referred to the City Manager for checking. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION ADDRESSED TO. COUNCILMAN HART from Amelia M. Greenlee, Board Member of National City Branch of American Red Cross, was read. The National City Branch of the American Red Cross asked that the Council consider cooperation with the Sweetwater High School Board in placing the proposed swimming pool on or near school property to obtain maximum use of same. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, stating on Oct. 7, 1952, the City Council authorized the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the installation of water mains and sewers on the tidelands. The work has been delayed with the idea in mind that Another 4ra.rti end a, field party could be employed and do the work ourselves. Mr. Rhodes states he has been unable to secure the services of any engineer or draftsman and it will be necessary to employ some outside engineers to prepare these plans. It is recommended he be authorized to employ B. D. Phelps, Civil Engineer, on an hourly basis to prepare these plans and specifications, Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the preliminary estimates of the cost of grading, paving, the installation of curbs and sidewalks and otherwise improving "A" Avenue between 24th and 25th. The estimated cost is $7,482.48. The engineer will furnish the description of the district to be assessed and the Council will direct that postal card notices'.be mailed to owners in the district giving an 1/6 143 estimate of the cost to each piece of property. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be held temporarily until the proper resolution is prepared. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, stating that the petition for the paving of Cleveland Avenue between lath and 23rd Street contains 40.70% of the total frontage; and is not sufficient. It is recommended that the City Clerk return the petition to Mr, Donald Gilliland with a request that he secure at least 60% of the frontage. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read. A statement was attached showing the assessed valuation of the land and improvements along "A" between 24th and 25th Street. This gives the true land value in accordance with the instructions in the 1911 Act and the estimated cost of the work. There are no unpaid assessments levied or to be levied under any pending proceedings. Accompanying the estimate is also a plat showing the proposed assessment district which is the property that will be benefited by the paving of "A" between 24th and 25th. APPLICATION FOR TAX AJCTION from Metropolitan Securities Company, was presented. The sum of $210.00 was deposited as the minimum bid on the E2 of Lots 16 to 20, inclusive, Block 4, 10 Acre Lot 4, Quarter Section 152, Rancho de la Nacion. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the City has $201.02 in taxes against the property. CITY MANAGER RHODES said the City does not own the fee title nor the County's interest. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, this be laid over until the next meeting. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY CLERK ALSTON was read, requesting author- ization to cancel the taxes on Assessment No. 2735 on the 1949-50 tax roll, including all penalties and interest. Upon checking the records it was found there was a dual assessment made on the E 75' of Lot 18 and the E 75' of S 14' of Lot 19. Block 3, Floyd's Subd,, 10 Acre Lot 12, Quarter Section 155, Rancho de la Nacion. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that all the unpaid City of National City taxes levied, together with all penalties and interest that may have accrued thereon, on the above described property be cancelled. and that the City Assessor and City Clerk make all the necessary entries on the record to properly affect this motion. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5828 was read, accepting the bid of F. San Martin & Son, dated Nov. 26: 1952, and awarding the contract to F. San Martin & Son. The City Manager is hereby directed to notify said bidder of said acceptance and award. The City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare the contract therefor, and Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City is hereby authorized to execute said contract. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN appointed Councilman Parchen to act on the Finance Committee pro tem in the absence of Councilman McClure. RESOLUTION NO. 5829 was read, ratifying Resolution No. 5621 regarding the deannexation of the "Kathol Beall Tract." Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 1/6 144 ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the Logan Avenue deannexation proceeding has been accepted by the City of San Diego on December 30th. They must wait 30 days until they can send a copy of their ordinance to the Secretary of State so it will be about February 5th before it is final, The portion to the south which Chula Vista annexed became effective on December 15th. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No, 750, was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan, Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 844, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 750 OF SAID CITY BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 4,4." Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen, that the Ordinance be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated in regard to a contract with the County far Public Health services that there is a question which has arisen as to whether or not the City of National City, or any Sixth Class City or any Chartered City which does not so provide by its charter, can enter into a contract with the County to perform certain municipal functions. Until this question is resolved it is recommended,the contract be tabled. Moved by Parchen,seconded by Sarn, that the contract be tabled. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5830 was read, approving an agreement between B. J. Primmer dba San Diego Seat Advertising Company,_andr The City of National City, Maurine Carrigark, Mayg.; is authorized to execute the same. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5831 was read, approving that certain lease between Albert E. Heflin, dba National Plating and Manufactur- ing Company, and the City of National City. Resolution No. 5650 is hereby rescinded. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye RESOLUTION NO. 5832 was read, approving that certain agreement between the Utilities Service Company and the City of National City. Resolution No. 5812 is hereby rescinded. Mayor Carrigan is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same, Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen; that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that in regard to the application by the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company to increase their rates; the petition was filed with the Public Utilities Commission and has been served on most of the cities in the State. Attorney Campbell said he did not know what opposition will be presented by the other cities. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that if the other cities protest that National City be in a position to protest also and have the Attorney instructed to that effect. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the League of California Cities has sent out a letter concerning the City of Petaluma case 1/6 14+5 which is an action to determine whether cities of the sixth class and charter cities can demand a franchise from telephone companies. A number of cities are joining in the fight, try-. ing to determine that the cities have the right to demand a franchise of the companies. If the telephone company should win, the City of National City would have no right to demand the franchise and they could run their lines wherever they saw fit, that is insofar as public streets are concerned. It is w411 to consider whether this Council wishes to contribute anything in defense of this action, and if so the League should be notified as to the maximum contribution. They will apportion the cost. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that the City Attorney direct a letter to the League signifying our intentions without committing. RESOLUTION NO, 5833 was read, protesting the granting of the application of the California Water & Telephone Company to amend Rule No. 2 of its Sweetwater District Rules & Regulations. The City Attorney is hereby directed to file said protest with the Public Utilities Commission. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5834 was read, permitting the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company to construct, maintain, and operate a spur track on Cleveland Avenue. This permit is granted on condition that the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company shall pay the City the sum of $25.00 per year for each year that this permit remains in effect. Said grantee shall pay to the City, upon demand, the actual cost of paving between said tracks and two feet on each side thereof, and said payment shall be made upon completion of said paving. This permit is revocable at the will of the City Council. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL suggested that the lease 'of W. F. Nelson not be approved at this time because there is the sewer and water provision that will probably be straightened out by the next meeting. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be held over, RESOLUTION NO. 5835 was read, authorizing the City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, etc. of a proposed improvement district as follows: Sidewalks, curbs, gutters and street paving on 26th Street between "B" and "D" Avenues, Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL recommended that the Water Company's request as to the elimination of the use tax provision as it might apply to them, be laid over since there has been no further discussion. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be laid over, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that Mr. Morris has started work on the streets in his subdivision, and asked that it be laid over until the next meeting. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated in regard to the Goodwin Park Sub- division which was referred to him to see if the grade of the streets could be raised, he finds that the grade could be raised up to about the level of the low portion of 18th Street, if the Council so desires. It is possible and feasible to raise the street up on a level with 18th Street and use the dirt excavated from the other street to make a fill to raise the whole subdivision. E. L FREELAND, Civil Engineer, was 1/6 146 present, and asked if Mr. Rhodes' report takes into consider- ation economy. CITY MANAGER RHODES said he did not state anything about the economy, he just stated it could be done. MR. FREELAND stated it would not be economical and it would be bad engineering practice to make the fills through there and Mr. Goodwin does not own all the property, so there would be a hole left on one side of the property with no dirt to fill it. The property to the south is much lower than this property will be with the grades proposed. The grades were approved by the City Engineer's Office, the Planning Commission approved the subdivision map and it has been before the Council for about two months. We want action, either approval or some logical means of developing that can be done economically. What is the reason the Council referred this on December 16th to the City Manager to see if the grade could be raised? CITY MANAGER RHODES stated the Council did not like to have a subdivision down in a hole below a main street. Eighteenth Street would be above it and they did not think they would like it, and wanted it about the level of 18th Street, and Mr. Rhodes said it would be feasible to have it that way. There is plenty of dirt. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated if there is another plan submitted that he would like to have in it information showing that it would be economically feasible not to do this. MR. FREELAND stated it would be economically impossible to compact that, the property is way below the grade now so it would mean filling on natural ground. It cannot be done economically and the property is frozen with the proposal that is now before the Council. There is City owned property to the south of this which is still lower than this property. The elevation is relative. There are ridges in there that have to be taken out, you cannot possibly develop, you cannot build on them. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated what the Council was attempting to ask you to do was to take the dirt that you would normally haul out of there; and our estimate at the time was about 90,000 yards and that be used to bring the subdivision up to a higher grade. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked if bringing the grades up an additional seven feet would be economically not feasible? MR. FREELAND saie-that was correct. The expense is too great on that piece of property. It is not good engineering to do it that way. There is another piece of property that lies just this side of that which somebody else owns and they would be in a worse fix, they would not have the dirt to make the fill to come up to this. If you added seven feel there would be a hole 32 feet deep on the other people's property right alongside the subdivision. Mr. Freeland stated that Mr. Rhodes wrote a letter to the Planning Commission which came to the Council approving the grade, and asked Mr. Rhodes if he had changed his mind, or were they not good grades? CITY MANAGER RHODES stated they were good grades, but it was the question of the Council's policy of requiring tthat the subdivision be raised out of the hole and get it up towards 18th Street, not have it down where you look on the roofs and the back yards. ATTORNEY CAMPEFLL said it would be his recommendation that the Council either approve or reject it at this time. MR. FREELAND said they would like to have them approve it. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked if Mr. Freeland would like this held over and get to- gether with the City Engineer, or do you want us to vote on it? MR. FRERT,AND asked under what conditions will the Council approve it? MAYOR CARRIGAN said he thought the Council would have to be shown that it would be economically unfeasible to make the fill. That would have to be po en rather conclusively. MR. FREELAND stated that figuring 90,00 a&s of compaction at 6ot a cubic yard, shown as an additional cost to the sub- division, would be $54,000.00. There are 34 lots in the proposed subdivision. This would be an additional cost over and above the grading we propose, because the removal of the dirt would pay for itself. Then there is thei'Qvg>;letltg. you axe freezing the property. 1/6 147 RESOLUTION NO. 5836 was read, rejecting the Tentative Map of Goodwin Park Subdivision. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5837 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Paul L. Pallas, for the purpose of an R-4 use on property described as: N 100' S 140' SZ E4 W2 Sz of 20 Acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 133, Rancho de la Nacion, excepting the E 40' for street purposes, also known as 20th Street and "J" Avenue. Said permit is granted upon the conditions and re- commendations of the Planning Commission_ Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5838 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to G.C. Trotochau for the purpose of constructing four unit two-story apartment buildings on property described as follows: W 290' N 179:8' WI E2 of 10 Acre Lot 12, Quarter Section 153, Rancho de la Nacion, being the south side of 20th Street between "F" and "G" Avenues. Said permit is granted upon the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Resolution No. 5813 is hereby rescinded. Moved by Hart, second- ed by rarchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5839 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to G. C. Trotochau for the purpose of subdividing the following described property on 20th Street into lots having each a 49 foot frontage. Property is described as: S 139.8' N 179.8' E2 of 10 Acre Lot 12, Quarter Section 153, Rancho de la Nacion, except the E 140' W 125', being in the 2000 block between Highland and "F:. Said permit is granted upon the con- ditions and recommendations of the Planning Commission. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5840 was read, approving the Tentative Map of Highland Villa Subdivision, subject to all conditions and re- quirements imposed by. the Planning Commission and the City Engineer, and by Ordinance No. 803 of the City of National City. Moved by hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5841 was read, g7proving the Tentative Map of Shirley Manor Subdivision, subject to any and all conditions and requirements imposed by the Planning Commission and the City Engineer, and by Ordinance No, 803 of the City of National City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5842 was read, adopting the plans and specif- ications for the improvement of "A" Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO' 5843 was read, denying the request to rezone the following described property from R-1 to R-2: Bounded on the North by a line 125' south of 18th Street; bounded on the West by the North and South center line of Quarter Section 128; bounded on the South by 22nd Street; bounded on the East by a line 140' East of Orange Street; being between 18th and 20th Streets and continuing 125' East of Prospect Street from 20th to 22nd Streets. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 1/6 148 ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that there has been filed by the Planning Commission an application for a zone variance signed by Mr. H. L. Edwards for Mr. David Salot, requesting permission to construct a two-family dwelling on each lot described in the application, and a reduction in front yard requirement from 15 to 10 febt, The duplex exception is asked because of proximity to a new school and the urgent need for new housing, the set back reduction because the irregular topography requires ex- cessive moving of dirt. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission this zone variance be granted with the restriction that four foot sidewalks be installed in front of each and every lot three feet in from the curb, and all houses be placed as far back as F, H. A. requirements will permit. The property is known as Lots 1 and 2, B. F. Pritchard's Paradise Villa Addition to National City. No action can be taken at this meeting, RESOLUTION NO, 5844 was read, authorizing the transfer of $1,054.38 from the General Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund, as a loan. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY Tah FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $7,389.90 Traffic Safety Fund 917.12 Park Fund 50.04 Harbor Fund 17.62 Trust & Agency Fund 5.00 Payroll Fund 33,357.65 TOTAL , , , . 441,737.33 Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Parchen, Sarn,Carrigan, Nays: None. H. E. ROBBINS, representing the Southern Equipment & Supply Co., was present and asked if the awarding of the bid on the loader would have to wait until the next Council meeting. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that it would. C. P. SMITH, was present and stated he is the one who was denied the zone change this evening, and would like a good reason why this was turned down. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated primarily because 72 property owners opposed it,or at least 72 people signed the petition opposing it. MR. SMITH stated the zone change they were against was on Orange Street, and does not take in his area. He said he would like to know if a man in an R-1 zone is allowed to put his name up as a con- tractor at his home advertising his business. MAYOR CARRIGAN suggested Mr. Smith get the full name and correct address and give it to the City Attorney and it will be directed to the proper channel. MR. SMITH stated more area was included than what he asked for. MAYOR CARRIGAN said he could not answer Mr. Smith at this time, and said perhaps he would want to take it up again with the Planning CommisolOn. MR. SMITH asked if there would be any possible chance of his getting a zone var- iance, which he originally asked for. Most of the people in the area are in favor of a variance. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated if Mr. Smith comes to the next Council meeting that he will attempt to have a direct and concise answer for him. DOROTHY JENSEN, was present, and stated she was present at the Planning Commission meeting the night Mr. Smith put in his request, at the Councils suggestion, for a zone change, and the Planning Commissioners looked at the entire area and Commissioner 1,/6 149 Hollingsworth suggested the whole section be taken in, and if the people object they will cut it down. It was not Mr. Smith's idea to have that whole section in. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked if this was the expression of the entire Commission or of just one or two members. MRS. JENSEN said they all agreed to it. WAYNE D. WILLIAMS, 2120 E. 20th Street; was present, and stated there is not one neighbor within 300 feet of Mr. Smith's house that opposes him building an apartment on his property. It might be well to rezone another section and not take in Orange Street and part of E. 20th Street. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN said he would want to hear from both parties before he would feel qualified to consider this. MRS. S. J. KODISH, was present and stated there has seemed to be so much controversy over what was said, and by who, that she would suggest it be stipulated that the minutes of the Planning Commission be recorded, as there seems to be a great many interpretations put upon words, how they are said, and who said them, and perhaps the records would then be straight. DAMES BRYANT, 2932 Shelby Drive, was present and stated he was interested in the communication from the City Manager regarding the request for free use of the Community Building by the Associated Student Body of Sweetwater Union High School, and wondered if something new had come up since it was not presented this evening. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated the communication had recommended the denial for free use of the Community Building, but since the communication was written we have had a conference with the Sweetwater High School Board and they have made a contribution to the recreation of tie City and included in that was a program for free use of the building. The dates for the dances can be made by contacting Mr. Gautereaux, Park and Recreation Supt. MRS. BAYLOR and BOB PALLAS were present, and thanked the Council for what they had done to help the Student Body. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated he would like to have the backing of the Council in suggesting that there be a restudy by the Traffic Safety Committee of Highland Avenue for the purpose of re- locating the bus stops. This study was made one time, the maps are not available at present, and he would like to specifically mention 8th and Highland. Also the bus stop at 4th and National Avenue, that should be moved across the street. COUNCILMAN HART said he would like to have as many -,busses as possible cross the street before making the stop. MAYOR CARRIGAN suggested that perhaps it would be well for the Traffic Safety Committee to review the bus stops all over town and the ones at 4th & National 8th and Highland, and l8th and Highland be given priority, and asked that City Clerk Alston so notify the Traffic Safety Committee. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he thought it was about time that the cities banded together to eliminate the State sales tax on City purchases, and that he would like to have the City Attorney write to the League of Ci.ti4s and also a copy of the letter be sent to Mr. Cloyed, Mr, Kraft and anyone else the Attorney thinks should have a copy. The schools might also be included. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, i // MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY? CALIFORNIA ATTEST \ ' LERK G 1/6