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National City, California, February 17, 1953
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Carrigan at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present:
Hart, McClure, Parchen,Sarn, Carrigan. Councilmen absent:
None.
Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the reading of the
minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1953, be dis-
pensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Rhodes,
Gautereaux, Bailey,
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, relative to
the use of gas tax funds for Cleveland Avenue. The City's
gas tax budget has an allocation in it for the paving of
McKinley Avenue from 13th to 24th Street,. and before stating
that the petition could be granted it will be necessary to
have the consent of the State Highway Commission to change
our gas tax budget for the year 1952-53. MAYOR CARRIGAN
stated at the time the petition was circulated it was his
understanding that the request for the use of gas tax funds
was because the property owners along that area were willing
to pay their proportionate share, and it was felt that the
Railroad would pay its' share, and that not much of the gas
tax money would be involved. It is the Mayor's recommendation
that the petition be accepted and the proceedings started,
COUNCILMAN McCLURE stated he would like to have the Council
consider the possibilities of paving the entire area West of
National Avenue under the 1911 Improvement Act. A portion of
the gas tax money could be used. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he
was in accord with this, but did not feel that the improvement
of Cleveland and McKinley Avenues should be held up pending
this procedure. COUNCILMAN McCLURE said he would suggest
that we ask Mr. Beuthel to confer with the Council and assist
them in adopting a five year program. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated
he thought if it was at all feasible and possible to have the
City Manager proceed with negotiations to form a district on
the entire West end of the City to get the streets paved. Moved
by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that City Manager Rhodes con-
tact the State Highway Department toward seeing what can be
done regarding the paving of Cleveland Avenue. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HART said he would.
like to have Mr. Rhodes arrange a meeting with Mr, Beuthel,
and Mayor Carrigan concurred,
COMMUNICATION FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT was read, re-
garding the opening of 4th Street from Harbor to Roosevelt
Avenue on the basis of a major street instead of a Freeway.
There are many complications in the way of properly improving
same, It also involves railroad crossings, widening and
extending through a portion of Navy property and a most un-
desirable connection with Harbor Drive. The traffic on
Harbor Drive has already reached about the maximum that can
be handled and it would not be desirable to place another
signal at the suggested 4th Street connection. It seems that
the traffic is being handled quite satisfactorily with the
present connection at 8th Street, and that the 4th Street
project would not serve sufficient traffic to justify the
expense. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated the Council attempted several
years ago to get 4th Street opened and opposition was received
from the merchants in the area below 4th Street, the Navy
offered no cooperation,the Division of Highways did not object
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too strenuously, but they did Say the City would have to do
the entire job at our own expense, which was estimated at
approximately $100,000.00. COMMUNICATION FROM J. W. ROPER,
COMMANDANT ELEVENTH NAVAL DISTRICT., addressed to City: Manager
Rhodes, was read, stating the request to open 4th Street will
be given careful consideration. After a detailed study has
been made of this proposal you will be notified of the find-
ings. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that perhaps if the Council will
study this matter over between now and the next meeting and
appoint a committee of three business men in that area to
contact, on their own behalf, the State Highway Dept. and the
Eleventh Naval District, it is possible that if we can get
those two bodies to cooperate and pay part of the expense, we
can get 4th Street opened. Mayor Carrigan asked if Donald
Jacquot, who presented a petition at the last meeting to open
4th Street, would be willing to form a Committee and contact
the Navy and attempt to sell them on the feasibility and
economical portion of this project. MR. JACQUOT was present,
and stated he would, but wondered if it would be best to have
a citizens committee or City officials to take the lead. MAYOR
CARRIGAN said it would be worked as a unit the citizens
committee and the City Manager could get together and form a
representative group. MR. JACQUOT said he thinks this is a
worth while project and is willing to put out as much effort
as possible to get it put through. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that
Mr. Jacquot contact several business men in that area and
get together with Mr. Rhodes and have him make an appointment
with the Commandant of the Eleventh Naval District.
MAYOR CARRIGAN announced that it was now 8:00 P.M. and time
for the opening of the bids on the tank truck. The following
bids were received: DICK HAAS MOTORS, for new 1953 Dodge
Ton Truck, Model T172" with water tank and equipment,
5,264.49; new 1953 Dodge 2 3/4 Ton Truck, Model R172".with
water tank and equipment, $4,910.67; one new 1953 Dodge 21
Ton Truck, Model K170" with water tank and equipment, $4,4+36.17.
The above prices do not include tax. Moved by rarchen, second-
ed by Hart, that the bids be referred to the City Manager for
recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
APPLICATION FOR REFUND by G. F. Fuller, in the amount of
$5.00 on gross sales business license, was read, The applicat-
ion was approved by City Treasurer Holgate and Attorney Campbell
stated it is legally refundable. Moved by Parchen, seconded by
Hart, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays:
None.
REQUEST FOR REFUND by Consuelo Rubio, in the amount:of $15.00,
$10.00 for business license, and $5.00 for health ,permit, was
read. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated this was for the period of
1952, and is not legally refundable. Moved by Hart, seconded
by McClure, that the request be denied. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
APPLICATION FOR REFUND on business license, in the amount of
$5.00 by Jamison's Cafe, was read. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated
this can be legally refunded, as it was collected through
error by the License Dept. Moved by Parchen, seconded by
Hart, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays:
None.
COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS enclosing
County Ordinance No. 1277 regarding health Agreements between
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the County et San tdego and inCorwrated cities was presented.
MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be referred to the City Attorney.
APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC AUCTION on Lot 340 of Lincoln Acres
Annex No. 2, excepting the Sly 50' of Wly 50', by John Belehez,
was read. The sum of $150.00 has been deposited as the open-
ing bid, and CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the City's interest
amounts to $224.21. Moved by Hart, seeonded'by Sarn, this be
referred to City Manager Rhodes. Carried, all Councilmen
present lilting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, recommending
that the request of the First Methodist Church to use the
Memorial Bowl for Easter service be granted without charge.
Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the request be granted,
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES regarding the moving application
of L. D. Wingo; was read. The structure is a very nice cottage:
which was recently remodeled in conformity with the building
laws. It recommended that the Council authorize the moving of
the building. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Hart; that the
application be granted providing that either a $500.00 bond
or cash be deposited with the City, and a 90 day time limit
for completion. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, recommending
that the City enter into a contract with Consulting Actuaries,
Coates, Herfurth and England to make an investigation and
evaluation of the City Employees' Retirement System with a
purpose in view of reducing the City's contribution.
RESOLUTION NO. 5866 was read, approving an agreement between
Coates, Herfurth and England, and the City of National City.
Maurice Carrigan, Mayor, is authorized and directed to execute
the same. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the street
condition on "G" Avenue in the 2300 Block. Investigation
disclosed..that one of the California Water and Telephone
Company ditches had sunken to such an extent that it was
dangerous. There were a few other little holes in the street
that have been fixed by the Street Department, also the holes
that belonged to the Water Company, for which they were billed.
MAYOR CARRIGAN requested the communication filed.
APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by Z. Rector, was presented.
The building is located on Lots 17 and 18, Block 27, at 2620
National Avenue, and is to be moved to Lots 5 and 6, Block 27
for use as living quarters. The application was approved by
Bldg. Insp. Bird subject to Uniform Bldg. Code. MAYOR
CARRIGAN stated he thought if there was to be a bond and time
limit on some that the bond should be the same on all. It
would seem better to grant a 90 day time limit and if it is
not sufficient time, they can request an extension. COUNCIL-
MAN HART thought a four months' limit should be given, and
then if it is necessary grant an extension. Moved by McClure,
seconded by Hart, that permission be granted to move the build-
ing with the filing of the satisfactory bond or cash in the
amount of $500.00, and a 120 day time limit. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn.
Nays: .Carrigan, MAYOR CARRIGAN said he voted "no" because he
thought it should be 90 days time limit and then grant an
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extension.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, stating that
Harold C. Foster. Civil Engineer, has been employed on an
hourly basis to inspect the work in installing the additional
pump at the pumping plant at Seventh and Wilson. Moved by
Hart, seconded by Sarn, approving the employment of Harold C.
Foster. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, requesting
that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a contract with
Byrl Phelps for the preparation of the plans and specifications
for the proposed improvement of Norfolk Avenue between Euclid
and Clairmont. Moved by Parchen,seconded by Hart, that the
request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding State
aid for the acquisition of the Fire Station property. It is
requested that a resolution be adopted which will accompany
the request to the State.
RESOLUTION NO. 5867 was read, requesting the State to pay the
State's share of the total cost to be paid for the acquisition
for Which the Local Agency is requesting aid. Fred A. Rhodes,
City Manager, is hereby designated as the authorized agent of
Local Agency and is hereby authorized and directed to sign the
request on behalf of Local Agency. Moved by Hart, seconded
by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN McCLURE asked the status of the plans for the Fire
Station. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated he had the plans and a
sketch of the proposed building in his office and asked that
the Council look them over after the meeting. MAYOR CARRIGAN
said he was in the office today when the plans were presented
and they looked good, the arrangement seems to be very nice:
On the present plans the Fire Station entrance is on 16th
Street, and at the rear of the Fire Station on "D" Avenue,
should the Council so desire, this- same architect could submit
tentative drawings for a new Library on the site. If the
two buildings meet with the Council's approval and can be con-
structed at the same time there can be a saving of somewhere
between $7,000.00 and $20,000.00 on the combined two buildings.
COUNCILMAN McCLURE stated he believed that plans for a Library
should be taken up with the Library Board. MAYOR CARRIGAN
stated the Architect is going to make a pencil drawing and
it will have to be submitted to the Library Board for their
approval and the Council's approval. We need both the Fire
Station and the Library. COUNCILMAN McCLURE said there had
been plans submitted for improving, strengthening and enlarg-
ing the present Library building, and wondered what had
happened to them. CITY CLERK. ALSTON said she believed the
plans are on file in the City Vngineer's Office. MAYOR
CARRIGAN said it would be well to have all the plans brought
out so that the Council can see them and perhaps some equitable
arrangement can be worked out.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, requesting
that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for
1,000 gallons of traffic line striping paint and 3 tons of
glass spheres. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that
the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding
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raise in rates for Group Insurance. The California -Western
States Life Insurance Company, carriers of the employees
group insurance, notified us that due to the rising costs
it_,will be necessary to increase the premium. On the basis
of this increase the additional cost to the City will be
$35.18 per month. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen,
that the raise in rates be approved. COUNCILMAN HART said he
thought we should check some other insurance companies and
compare rates. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, stating that
he protested against the issuance of a license to Helen A.
Macioszek, 15 West 8th Street. A letter was attached in
answer from the State Board of Equalization which gives
instructions on that grounds you can protest. It does not
appear that the City has any grounds upon which to make the
protest. It was the Manager's recommendation that the
communication be filed. The communication was ordered filed.
COMMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES relative to the moving
of the Presbyterian Church to 16th Street, was read. The
Council requested that the Church put up a bond in the amount
of $20,000.00 to guarantee that the Church building which they
intend to move onto the premises would have the exterior
alterations, additions and repairs made within one Year
from the time that the building is moved onto their property.
The Church has submitted a personal bond instead of a surety
bond. It is recommended the City Attorney approve it as to
form. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he has approved it as to form.
The bond is set up with the time limit one year from the date
of the bond. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that per-
mission be granted to move the building with the filing of the
bond. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY TREASURER for the month of
January, 1953, was presented. The report was accepted and
ordered filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM REYAS ESPINOSA was read, stating that he
cannot pay the garbage fee for the reason that he does not
accumulate enough garbage and cannot afford to pay the fee.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the Council has no legal right to
make any exception, and suggested the letter be filed. MAYOR
CARRIGAN ordered the communication filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY COUNCIL re-
garding Traffic Safety Program, was read. The Safety Council
is being organized to carry on the Traffic Safety Program
assigned at the January 15th Traffic Safety Conference. Every
incorporated city should be represented on this Council, either
by a public official or an interested citizen. The cost of
this program will have to be shared, and National City's share
would be $1,175.00. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he attended a meet-
ing yesterday in regard to this, and it is the opinion of the
majority of the Mayors in the outlying areas that no action be
taken at this time. The County of San Diego and the City of
San Diego are each contributing $5,000.00, which the City of
San Diego agrees is more than enough to carry them for six
months, and it was recommended by the Local League that no
action be taken for at least four or five months; and it can
be brought up again at that time. It was recommended that the
communication be filed.
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BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented:
General Fund $18,758.71
Traffic Safety Fund 1,917.35
Park M & I Fund 81.73
Retirement Fund 2,341.37
Harbor Fund 149.96
Trust & Agency Fund 512,50
Payroll Fund 17,132.52
TOTAL $40,d94.14
Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the bills be allow-
ed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn,
Carrigan. Nays: None.
CITY CLERK ELSTON presented a maintenance agreement for the
electric typewriter which was purchased last November. It is
$30,00 per year for the cost of the service, as detailed in
the agreement. MRS. ALSTON said she would like to have this
agreement put into effect, if it meets with the Council's
approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 5868 was read, approving an agreement between
the International Business Machines Corp. and the City of
National City. Mayor Carrigan is authorized and directed to
execute the same for the City. Moved by Sarn, seconded by
Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, stating there
has been considerable discussion concerning the proper locat-
ion of the proposed new swimming pool, and it is the Manager's
opinion that it might be well to employ the services of an
expert in such matters. It is believed that Mr. C. P. L,
Nicholls, Supervisor of Aquatics for the City of Los Angeles,
would be a person who could be considered as an expert in such
matters. It is recommended that the Manager be authorized to
negotiate for the employment of Mr. Nicholls on a consulting
basis for the purpose of giving the Council the benefit of his
knowledge in advising the proper location of the proposed pool.
Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the request be granted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, requesting
that he be authorized to order a 6 inch fire hydrant with
National Standard hose thread b be installed on the corner
of Gamma and "R" Avenue. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn,
that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that National City will be the host City
March 20th for the League of California Cities and asked that
City Clerk Alston take charge of the preparations.
RESOLUTION NO. 5869 was read, authorizing the transfer of
$3,204.57 from the Trust & Agency Fund to the Traffic Safety
Fund. Said sum has been deposited in the Trust & Agency Fund
and the money has been expended for street oiling, as evidenced
by Document No. 18946. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5870 was read, setting the sum of $205.00 as
the minimum bid for public auction on Lot 5, Block 211. Moved
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by ?archon, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried,, all Councilmen present voting aye.
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 438 signed by 12th
and Highland, Inc., was presented. At the last meeting it
was referred to the City Manager for an Engineer's report.
CITY MANAGER RHODES stated we have tried to get the right
of way for a storm drain ditch on the West side of Highland,
but have not been able as yet to get the property owner to
sign it, but he did not think we should hold up the Mayfair
Market. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he could see no reason for
the City to approve or disapprove this application. If you
approve you are putting yourself in a position where you
might be sued in the event of damage. THOMAS CROWNOVER,
member of the Planning Commission, was present and stated that
two pieces of property are concerned, one variance was granted
previously, and this request for a zone variance is on the
South piece of the property, the other one was on the North.
They need a zone variance from R-1-A to C-2 or C-3. GUY C.
WILSON was present and stated their property goes to a point
110North of 12th Street, and that they are seeking a zone
variance for the use of the land.
RESOLUTION NO. 5871 was read, granting a special zone variance
permit to 12th and Highland, Inc., for the purpose of erecting
and operating a super -market and commercial retail store. Said
property -is described on the schedule attached to said Resolut-
ion. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
CITY CLERK ALSTON stated there are three vacancies on the
Planning Commission and they have recommended Charles Anderson,
Dr. Ury, Elmer Christman, and George James. MAYOR CARRIGAN
stated it is the opinion of the Council that they would like
to hold up the recommendations for another two weeks, but he
would like to recommend that since Mr. Londholm has an unex-
pired term that Charles E. Anderson be appointed to fill Mr.
Lindholm's unexpired term. Moved by Hart; seconded by Parchen,
that the resignation of Mr. Lindholm be accepted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested
the City Manager write a letter of appreciation to Mr.
Lindholm for his previous service. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN said
it should be brought to the attention of the Planning
Commission that Dr. Ury does not fill the requirements as
he is not a resident of National City. Moved by Hart,
seconded by Sarn, that Charles E. Anderson be appointed as a
member of the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term
of Roger T. Lindholm. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye,
AT THE LAST COUNCIL MEETING the Tentative Master Street Plan
was submitted, and City:Clerk Alston asked if the Council
wished to take any action on it at this time. MAYOR CARRIGAN
requested this be laid over until the next meeting, and that
City Manager Rhodes contact Mr. Beuthel to arrange for a meet-
ing with him in order to go over some of the problems.
REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding the request of the
Ducommun Metals and Supply Company that 14th Street between
Wilson and Taft Avenues be closed, was presented. It was the
recommendation of the Planning Commission that the street be
closed. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he believed the Council would
be willing to close 14th Street, if' when the deal was
actually consummated. ALLEN DUCOMMUN, Secretary of Ducommun
Metals and Supply Company, was present and stated they would
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like some assurance that the street would be closed before they
purchase the property. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said the procedure
would be for the Council to adopt an ordinance of intention and
that would set a hearing date. The Council can now indicate
whether they would adopt an ordinance of intention. The Council
indicated they would have no objection to this closing. MR.
DUCOMMUN asked if it would be possible to get a copy of the
minutes or some document that he could show his Board of
Directors, indicating that the Council is in favor of an
ordinance of intention. MAYOR CARRIGAN said that it could be
obtained from the City Clerk's office, Perhaps it would expedite
the matter if the ordinance were drawn, and the first reading
presented this evening. Then a copy of the minutes showing the
first reading of the ordinance should suffice, MR. DUCOMMUN
said it would be satisfactory.
ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance of
of 14th Street; was presented for the
Hart, seconded by Sarn, that only the
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND
CLOSE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, TO -WIT: A PORTION OF 14TH
STREET IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA." Moved by
Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Ordinance be laid over until
the next meeting Cr the second and final reading. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn,
Carrigan. Nays: None.
REPORT FRAM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, rogarding a letter
from the ngineer's Office, signed by the City t•,a.iager, relative
to a petition requesting the closing of ten feet on each side
of 15th St. from "E" to "F" Avenue. It is their opinion this
would be in keeping with the City's policy of 60-foot streets
in residential areas. The objectionable feature would be that
if 15th Street were narrowed between "E" and "F" Avenues it
should also be narrowed from "D" to "E" Avenue and should this
be done, the curb and sidewalk returns on "D" Avenue would have
to be done at the cost of the petitioner since they were in-
stalled as a part of the "D" Avenue improvement district. The
Planning Commission recommended this request be denied. MAYOR
CARRIGAN asked why the Planning Commission recommended the
denial. THOMAS CROWNOVER, Member of the Planning Commission,
was present 'and stated the request was for just one block to
be narrowed and they could see no reason for narrowing that
and leavina half block East of "G" Avenue and the block
between "D? and "E" still 80 feet. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated there
is no need for the Council to take any action unless they wish
to reverse the decision of the Planning Commission.
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 441 for Charles Peter
Smith, 1944�Grove Street, relative to Lots 25 and 26, Block 3,
Home Crest "A", was presented. The petitioner desires to con-
struct an apartment over the existing garage located on the
property. No one was present opposing the request. It was
the feeling of some of the Commissioners that if this zone
variance was granted it would set a precedent and in time
several such apartments would be established, thus degrading
what could be a nice R-1, Single Family Resident Zone, of which
National City is becoming very scarce. It was the recommend-
ation of the Planning Commission that the request be denied.
CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that Mr. Smith has a right to appeal
this within the time limit. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he would like
to recommend to the Council tat the Planning Commission be over-
ruled in this case. COUNCILMAN HART saie he was in favor of
granting the request. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it will be
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first reading. Moved by
heading be read. Carried,
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necessary for the Council to set a hearing, therefore it will
not be necessary for Mr. Smith to file a written appeal. Moved
by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the hearing be set for March
17, 1953 at 8:00 P.M. o'clock. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye, MAYOR CARRIGAN said he would like to have the
Council go on record that the proper letters of notice be
mimeographed, and instead of having the notices posted that
the letters be deposited either under the door or in the mail-
box or some similar place to make certain that either the
property owner or the tenant will receive it. This to be done
by the same person who has been posting the previous signs.
CITY ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said he would recommend that a notice
be published in the newspaper, that would be the official
publication, and then deposit under doors all the letters, and
then the Supt. of Streets, or his employee will make an
affidavit to that affect. The legal requirement will be met
if you make one publication in the newspaper. MAYOR CARRIGAN
said the notice should be published in the paper and distribute
the letters to each house occupied within 300 feet of the
effected area. ATTORNEY C 4iLL suggested that the person
making delivery sign an affidavit, write down the house numbers
where he leaves the notice. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Hart,
that the legal notice be posted in the paper aid the mimio-
graphed copies be deposited at each occupied residence within
300 feet of the area effected, and that the person posting the
notices be required to sign an affidavit that he so did. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he would like to have the Council, if
they have no objections, authorize the City Manager to contact
the Padre Baseball Management relative to negotiations for a
ball park site south of 24th Street in the lower area ad-
jacent to Harbor Drive. There were no objections voiced.
MAYOR CARRIGAN asked if the Council had received and studied
the report of "An Analysis of the Benefits from Selected
Services" of the fringe areas vs cities. The cities and
County's share of the report was $180.00 and it was decided
yesterday that since they had enough money in the local League,
the $180.00 would be paid from it. The report brings out that
the City officials on these fringe areas have no responsibility
or authority. The eitiiis are subsidizing the County in the
amount of $443,825.00, and that money is being used for the
various activities as sctforth in the analysis. Before too
long we are going to have to get together and work something
out, so it would be well to study this report. It was decided
to have a meeting with all the Councils and Managers of the
various cities in the County to try to even up some of the
inequality.
COUNCILMAN PARCHEN said he would like to bring up one problem
that is pertinent to conditions that exist on streets such as
Euclid Ave. where it is a County road, and unless there are 13
houses within a quarter mile there can be no speed limit set,
and he would like to have the City Attorney contact the League
of Cities about some emergency law that would give relief from
this ruling, and he would also like to have Mr. Rhodes write
an official letter to our Representative. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated
it may be possible to get an answer to this from Richard
Carpenter, Counsel for the League of California Cities at the
meeting on Friday night.
COUNCILMAN McCLURE said he thought it would be well for the
City Councl to have a map similar to the one in the City
Managerts `Trice, just a print of the City of National City
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with the City property in color. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that
Mr.Rhodes see that the map is returned.
COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked if it would be possible to have a
simplified form showing the steps, from the start to the finish,
of the 1911 Improvement Act, and the average time between each
step. ATTORNEY CAMPARLL stated he will take care of it.
Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the meeting be closed.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
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