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National City, California, January 20, 1953.
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Maurice Carrigan at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen
present: McClure; Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Councilmen
absent: Hart.
Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the reading of
the minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1953, be
dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Rhodes,
Gautereaux.
APPLICATION FOR TAX SALE from Metropolitan Securities Company
was presented. It was the recommendation of the City Manager
that this property be put up for sale at a minimum bid of
$210.00 for the City's interest.
RESOLUTION NO. 5845 was read, setting the sum of $210.00 as
the minimum bid for El of Lots 16 to 20, inclusive, Block 4,
10 Acre Lot 4, Quarter Section 152 of Rancho de la Nacion.
Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
REPORT Or CITY MANAGER RHODES regarding the bids for the
equipment loader, was read. It was the recommendation that
the award be made to the Southern Equipment and Supply Company.
Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the recommendation
of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5846 was read, accepting the bid of Southern
Equipment and Supply Company at a total price of $5,858.28,
less trade-in allowance of $225.00, plus sales tax, for the
purchase of a hmsv y duty tractor loader. F. A. Rhodes, City
Manager, is authorized and directed to purchase said loader.
Moved by Parchen, seconded by yarn, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM DELANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, in
regard to the California school system using State architects
for drawing plans for school buildings. A resolution was
attached to the letter asking that the Council adopt it, if
they so desire. At the present time each and every school
building must be designed separately and individually by an
architect, the same plans cannot be used over and over again,
they are destroyed. This system adds a great tax burden on
the people. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that the Council give it
serious consideration.
RESOLUTION NO. 5847 was read, favoring the establishment of
a Division of Architecture in the State Department of Education;
that said Division have the responsibility of furnishing all
plans and specifications for school construction prolecte, and
that a pool of school plans be established to meet the basic
heeds of every school district; that the State Legislature
is hereby petitioned to enact the necessary laws for said
State-wide project. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
MAYOR CARRIGAN asked Councilman Parchen to serve on the
Finance Camnittee tonight in the absence of Councilman Hart.
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COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, requesting
authorization for the installation of two fire hydrants to be
located as follows: one six inch hydrant with one steamer
connection at the northeast corner of 15th and National; one
six inch hydrant with one steamer connection at the northeast
corner of 16th and "B" Avenue. Moved by McClure, seconded by
Parchen, that the City Manager be authorized to have the fire
hydrants installed, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES on the completion of widening
of Roosevelt Avenue, was read. The work has been completed
according to plans and specifications. It is recommended that
the job be accepted, and that 90 percent of the bill submitted
by the Daley Corp. be paid. According to the terms of the
contract 10 percent of the bill must be retained for 35 days
after the job has been accepted. Total bill, $50,573.15, less
10%, due and payable, $45,515.83.
RESOLUTION N0. 5848 was read, authorizing and directing Maurice
Carrigan, Mayor, to execute a Notice of Completion for the
widening and resurfacing of Roosevelt Avenue. The City Clerk
is authorized and directed to record the same in the office
of the County Recorder. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES requesting authorization
for the City Clerk to advertise for bids for a water tank
truck, was presented. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen,
that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
APPLICATION FROM FISHONG LURES, INC. for refund on 1952
business license, was read, The license was taken out in
July 1952, and was never used. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this
be referred to Attorney Campbell.
COMMUNICATION FROM REPUBLICAN WOMEN`S CLUB was read, extend-
ing an invitation to attend the reception to be held in honor
of Lieut. Governor Goodwin Knight, Thursday, January 29th,
at 8:00 P.M. in the Community Bldg. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered
the communication filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM MRS; ARTHUR L. KAYLOR, 2321 E. 6th Stteet,
was read, asking if something can be done regarding the flies
in their neighborhood. They are infested with them and spray-
ing does not help. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated he requested
the Health Dept. to put on their program the extermination of
flies throughout the entire City. They have not carried it
out, but he will take the matter up again with them. Moved
by Parches, seconded by McClure, that the letter be referred
to City Manager Rhodes. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for month of December, 1952, was
presented and ordered filed.
•CONNUNICATIC CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, stating that
the League of C i£ornia Cities is holding a spring meeting
for City Managers N.t Monterey, February 23rd to 25th. It is
requested authorization be granted the Manager to attend this
conference and then to proceed on to Sacramento to confer with
the head of the Local Allocation Division, Dept. of Finance,
for the purpose of securing about $1,000.00 which is available
if the proper steps are taken.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5849 was read, authorizing F. A. Rhodes, City
Manager, to attend the League of California Cities City
Managers' Conference at Monterey, California, on February
23rd to 25th inclusive. The City Clerk is authorized and
directed to pay the necessary and legal expenditures of the
City Manager, upon presentation of proper claims and vouchers.
Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding a
new schedule for the rental of the Community Bldg. This
schedule eliminates the attendance bracket "1 to 50" and
provides for rental from "1 to 100", We find that renting to
small groups at a lower rate does not cover the cost of open-
ing the building and providing utilities. Moved by Parchen,
seconded by Sarn, that the schedule be approved. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read; regarding a
bill from the Sanitation Dept, to Charles Stein which shows
that he owes $1.50 due to the raise in price of collecting
rubbish from 75¢ to $1.00 per month. Mr. Stein had paid
several months in advance and has a receipt for his money. It
is recommended that the bill be cancelled. CITY CLERK AISTON
stated she would like a ruling from the City Attorney in this
regard. MAYOR CARRIGAN referred this to Attorney Campbell.
PETITION with 15 signatures, requesting street lights, was
presented. It is requested that lights be installed at the
following intersections: Beta at "U" Avenue; Beta at "T"
Avenue; Division at "U" Avenue; Division at "T" Avenue; Gamma
at "Tv Avenue. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, this be
referred to the City Manager for a report at the next meeting.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding a
request from the Maytime Band Review Committee requesting
that the Council approve its application to the City for the
sum of $4,900.00 for the 1953 Maytime Band Review. If it has
been the custom in the past for the City to finance this, then
it is the Manager's recommendation that the money be provided
from the unappropriated reserve. The City is not in a position
to furnish, put up and take down street decorations. If the
Maytime Band Review Committee, desires them then they should
include it in their budget.•, It should be understood that the
City is providing the money for the Band Review but no addition-
al services from the Park and Street Dept. which disrupts the
ordinary duties which must be taken care of. Moved by Parchen,
seconded by McClure, that the City approve the application from
the Maytime Band Review Committee for the sum of $4,900.00, and
that the City Manager be instructed to write a letter to the
Chamber of Commerce setting forth the stipulations as outlined
in the Manager's letter. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES regarding the applicat-
ion of the San Diego Transit System to increase rates, was
read. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen, that the City
Attorney be instructed to protest any rate increase. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding a
letter to the Joint Fact -Finding Committee on Highways,
California Legislature, concerning major highways in the
San Diego metropolitan area. In these major highways are
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several developments contemplated in the City of National City,
one of which is the widening of Highland Avenue. Another
is a cross town highway which would be an extension of Euclid
Avenue in San Diego to join up with and pass through Chula
Visa. There is also included a cross town highway on 4th
Street between Highway 101 and a connection to a county road
which would join Highway 80 and 94 East of La Mesa. MAYOR
CARRIGAN ordered the communication filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY TREASURER HOLGATE was read, regarding a
billing machine for the Sanitation Department. Information
concerning four different billing machines was attachcd. The
amount of the bids are: Monroe Calculating Company, $1,181.70;
Burroughs Adding Machine Company, $1,689.30; Underwood Corp.,
$1,742.40; National Cash Register, $2,425.65, It is the
Treasurer's recommendation that either the Monroe Calculating
Machine or the Burroughs Sensimatic would do the work. MAYOR
CARRIGAN stated that in talking with the City Manager, it is
their recommendation that this be held over for 30 days pending
further information.
CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that she has had a writ of mandamus
filed against her from Roslyn Goodwin for not certifying
their subdivision map. The trial is January 28th..
MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he had checkbd to see what he could learn
regarding the zone variance which had been requested by
Charles P. Smith, and that it was all on the "level", but
inasmuch as he was one of the Council who voted against his
zone variance he is asking the Council, if they are in accord,
to refer Mr. Smith's case, in its original form, to the
Planning Commission and waive the fees. The Council were
in accord.
CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that she has given each Councilman
a copy of the Planning Commission's report which can be
presented and acted en February 3rd. A copy of the Commission's
reports shall be submitted to the Councilmen so taey can study
them prior to time for action.
RESOLUTION NO. 5850 was' read, distributing the Unapportioned
Tax Fund in the sun of $118,857.36 as follows: General Fund,
$70,748.43; Library Fund, $14,857.17; Park Fund, $15,210.91;
Retirement Fund, $15,210.91; Sinking Fund #6, $2,829.94.
Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen, than the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he would like to have authorization to
sign the contract with the San Diego Gas & Electric Company
to go ahead with the installation of street lights on 8th
Street, if the Council so desires. The other streets mentioned
at the last meeting will also be included in the contract.
RESOLUTION NO. 5851 was read, approving a contract between the
San Diego Gas & Electric Company and the City of National
City. Mayor Carrigan is authorized to execute the same. Moved
by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be ad-
opted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 5852 was read, authorizing Mayor Carrigan to
execute a deed on behalf of the City, transferring Lots 375
and 376 of Lincoln Acres Annex No. 2 to Edward B. Osborne.
Said deed to be attested by the City Clerk. Moved by McClure;
Seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5853 was read, approving an agrme.nt batYreer
the City of San Diego and the City of National City, for the
maintenance of radio equipment. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor, is
authorized and directed to execute the same. Moved by darn,
seconded by Panchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Ccuncilme.z present eotin3 aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that Mrs. Hazel Stockman has
doing stenographic work for Mr. Bird and the P:_annine
and it is requested that she be classified as stenogre
salary step 3, instead of the position of clerk. Mr.
has recommended the Council approve the change in c'.as
ion, effective Jan. 15, 1953. Moved by McClure, seeor
Parchen, that the City Manager's recommendation be ap
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the next item was the lease for the
W. F. Nelson Company which the Council referred to him for
study and for preparation. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he would
recommend that they approve the contract with certain stipulat-
ions put in, that if it becomes obnoxious due to dust, smoke
Or odor, that the lease can be Cancelled upon 30 days notice.
C,OUNCZL,MAN McCLURE stated he had received a number of telephone
calls protesting this installation. MAYOR CARRIGAN said he had
also received calls in this regard, and that is the reason for
putting the stipulations in the lease. D. C. MANNING, re -
Presentative of the Nelson Company, was present and stated
that hydraulic dust eliminators will be used and there will
be no odors, smoke or dust in the area.
RESOLUTION NO. 5854 was read, authorizing the City Attorney to
prepare an agreement with the W. F. Nelson Company for the
leasing of certain tidelands. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor, is
authorized to execute the same. Moved by Parchen, seconded
by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 585 was read, giving notice of the proposal
to annex certain teri t or r to the City of rational City which
is owned by the County The City Council hereby requests the
Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego to approve
the annexation. The City Attorney is directed to p:^spare and
file with the Board of Supervisors the e essary petition there-
for, and Maurice Carrigan, Mayor, is authoriz.I and directed to
execute said petition. Moves' by Parc'ren, oconded o j McClure,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Ccunci'.men
present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated a letter was addressed to the Council
from the Escrow Department of the Bunk of America concerning
the City's interest in Block 102. There wa_ an error tr the
Title Company, the City has no interest .in this property, and
the matter has been straightened out. ir':"TCF, .WaRTGAN ordered
the letter filed.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the following Resolutions are for the
imprpving of "A" Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets.
RESOLUTION NO. 5856 was read, accepting the preliminary estimate
of costs for the improvement of "Ai' Avenue between 24th and
25th Streets, and accepting the City Engineer's determination
of 'Ch4 messed value, improvement assessment, total assess-
ment, true land value, estimate of costs of work of each and
every parcel of property within the boundaries of the district
of land tQ be included in the assessment district. Moved by
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Parchen, seconded by Sarn. that the Resolution be adopted,
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5857 was read; entitled: "Preliminary Deter-
mination of the Legislative Body Under Special Assessment
Investigation Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931."
Moved by Parchen, &conded by McClure, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 5858 was read. A Resolution of the City of
National City determining that the provisions of Division 4
of the Streets and Highways Code will not be violated. Moved
by Sarn, seconded by McClure that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented:
General Fund $7,246.06
Traffic Safety Fund 2,465.55
Park Fund 185.60
Retirement Fund 2,412.09
Harbor Fund 73.96
Spec. State Gas Tax Imp. Fund 45,515.83
Trust & Agency Fund 49.23
Payroll Fund 16,101.87
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . $74,65O.19
Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the bills be allowed,
and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan.
Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 5859 was read, authorizing the following ex-
penditure for Capital asset be paid out of the Capital Outlay
Fund: Nelson and Sloan, for sewer, $21.99. Moved by McClure,
seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he would like to bring up the matter of
the request of the committee for the March of Dimes for City
help in furnishing certain equipment. It has been the opinion
of City Manager Rhodes that we should begin to put a stop to
this sort of thing inasmuch as it is costing the City a great
deal of money. A short time ago the Community Chest requested
City cooperation, the City gave them equipment, etc., which
cost the City more than they received. It is requested at
this time that the City cooperate in the March of Dimes and
furnish the equipment as requested, but for the Council to
set forth a definite policy that it will not be expected in
the future for the City to cooperate in any manner as it
always costs the City money. The Council was in accord. It
was requested that the City Manager see that the equipment is
furnished which is necessary at this time, with a very definite
"no" in the future.
RESOLUTION NO. 5860 was read, granting a special zone variance
permit to David Salot for the purpose of constructing a two-
family dwelling on each lot in the following described property
and that front yard setback be ten feet: Lots 1 and 2, B, F.
Pritehard's Paradise Villa Addition to National City. Moved
by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that Al Graff invited the Councilmen to
ride in the March of Dimes Parade on Saturday at 12:30 P.M.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5861 was read, authorizing members of the
Council to attend the Streets and Highways Conference to be
held in Berkeley, Calif., February 4th to 6th inclusive,
1953. The City Clerk is authorized and directed .to pay the
necessary and legal expenses upon presentation of the proper
claims and vouchers therefor. Moved by Parchen, seconded by
Sarnr that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN McCLURE stated he thought it would be well to start
with the building of the new fire station. The property is
clean, it was approved by the people at an election; a$d we
have the plans and money to proceed. CITY MANAGER RHODES
stated he would like to see it started:, we Heed more room
for the Police Department, also the City Clerk and City '
Treasurer need additional space. COUNCILMAN McCLURE asked
if the plans and specifications were complete. CITY MANAGER
RHODES stated he thought the plans were, but he has not seen
the specifications, so he would have to check them. Moved by
McClure, seconded by Sarn, that City Manager Rhodes be author-
ized to submit plans and specifications for the fire station.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated he would like to see something
started to make Roosevelt Avenue a truck route. Moved by
Parchen, seconded by McClure, this be referred to the Traffic
Safety Committee for their recommendation. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
MRS. KODISH was present, and asked where the proposed skating
rink will be built. MAYOR CARRIGAN ztated that so far the
matter is purely tentative. It will depend no doubt on the
amount of money collected, and Mr. Hart, who is the proponent
and the leader of the plan All probably submit plans and
specifications, and at that time perhaps a particular piece
of City property will be decided upon. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN
said he believed that Mr. Hart has tentative plans. MAYOR
CARRIGAN suggested Mrs. Kodish contact Mr. Hart in regard to
the skating rink. MRS. KODISH said she thought if the rink
is built it should be a good one, one we can be proud of.
JOHN CURRY was present, and stated he wished to congratulate
the Council for the good job done on the Christmas decorations.
Also that a hazardous condition has been eliminated at 8th
and Palm by erecting a four-way stop sign there. MAYOR
CARRIGAN stated the Chamber of Commerce deserves the credit
for the Christmas decorations. MR. CURRY stated he has
noticed that a great many of the streets have cracks in them
and he thought perhaps the Street Dept. is not quite prompt
enough in sealing the cracks. There is a very hazardous
condition at 24th and Highland which he thought would be
well to be checked into. Also that Highland Avenue should be
widened, especially from 24th Street south. MR'. CURRY said
he thought it might be worth considering the use of safety
innertubes on the police cars. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that
for the past three or four months whenever the crews have had
time they have been digging tha grass out of the cracks and
filling them and putting in a weed killer. Mayor Carrigan
asked that the matter of the traffic condition at 24th and
Highland Avenue be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee
for their recommendation. COUNCILMAN McCLURE asked if any
provision has been made for off street parking by the church
that is being built just south of 24th Street on Highland
Avenue. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated it is his understanding there
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will be off street parking when it is completed. COUNCILMAN
SARN stated the church owns up to 24th Street and they
intend to put 26th Street through, but may not come into
Highland Avenue, but just use it for a parking area
Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the meeting be
closed. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye.
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MAYOR/CITY off' CIATIONAL C TY ,/CALIFORNIA
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We the duly elected and qualified Councilmen of the
City of National City, California, do hereby consent
to the holding of a special Council meeting on
January26 , 1953, at the hour of 6:oo P. M. at the City
Hall, National City, California, for the purpose of:
Acting on the excavation application of C. E. Eubanks
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Dated this 26th day of January, 1953.
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