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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953 03-03 CC MIN177 National City; California, March 3. 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 Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 1953 be dispensed with Carried_ all Councilmen present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell Rhodes; Bailey, Gautereaux. A. F POULTER, Division Manager of the California Water & Tele- phone Co., was present in regard to a sewage disposal plant above Sweetwater Reservoir. The proposal covers the proposed pumping of raw sewage originating in the Spring Valley drainage basin over a divide into a sewage disposal area in the vicinity of Sweetwater Springs near Sweetwater Dam. The time for protest- ing before the Water Pollution Control Board is rather short. MR. POULTER stated the hearing will be held next Wednesday evening at 7:30, March llth at the Casa de Oro Elementary School, and we would like to have the Mayor and City Attorney attend this meeting. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the City Council protest the building of this proposed sewage dis- posal plant at the designated location. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye RESOLUTION NO. 5872 was read, protesting the building of a sewage disposal plant at the designated location near the water system. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Resolut- ion be adopted. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. DON .JACQUOT was present; and presented a report in regard to the opening of Fourth Street, The Committee members selected are: Don Jacquot, Chairman; Larry Freeman and M. M Ackerman The report outlined the action taken to date. The Committee members need the City's preliminary estimate of the cost to open and pave the five blocks between Roosevelt and Harbor Drive; ex- clusive of the State Highway costs for entrance to the State Highway, and requested that Don Newberry be assigned as an assistant to the Committee during technical discussions MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that Mr. Rhodes arrange to have Mr. Newberry work with the Committee. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES relative to gas tax funds for McKinley Avenue, was presented, MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that this be held over pending the meeting on March 12th with Mr. Beuthel CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that sometime ago B. E. Reid was granted an excavation permit aad he has now submitted his bond, and asked that it be approved by Attorney Campbell Mr. Campbell approved the bonds as to form, one for public liability and one for faithful performance. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the bonds be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO-CALIFORNIA CLUB requesting $900,00 from the City, was presented. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the communicat- ion filed. DECISION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION authorizing the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company to construct a spur track 3/3 1`(v across 15th and 16th Streets, was presented. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES relative to the City of Chico requesting the City's portion of State funds, was read. The City of National City has placed a claim for $970.37 with the State for the acquisition of the fire station site and the City has no more funds available for its allocation. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested the communication be filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES relative to the cost of improvement of Roselawn Street, was read. It was re- commended that it be referred to the City Attorney for procedure. MAYOR CARRIGAN referred the communication to the City Attorney. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the bulletin from the League of California Cities calling attention to a meeting to be held in Sacramento on Thursday, March 12, 1953. It concerns Senate Bill 1344 and 1575 covering the change in sales and use tax in the State of California. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that one bill calls for a straight one cent County sales tax over the entire State with three-quarters of a cent going to the City from taxes collected in the City and a quarter of a cent collected in the City going to the County along with the entire one cent collected in the County. This bill is sponsored by the California Retailers' Assn. The other bill is substantially the same with one exception, that it be left up to the dis- cretion of the various Counties as to whether or not they would institute a sales tax. It is sponsored by the County Supervisors' Assn, The bulletin asks to have City represent- ation at the meeting in Sacramento. MAYOR CARRIGAN said he would recommend that the Council oppose the measure in its entirety for the following reasons: 1. The various cities would be relinquishing their right to the revenue of sales tax. 2. Under the proposal National City -as an entity in itself would benefit as we would receive a quarter cent more sales tax than at the present time, but it would be working a hardship on various cities who already have a one cent sales tax. Mayor Carrigan said he would like to see the Council instruct someone to attend the meeting,opposing both the measures. If no one is able to attend, that a resolution opposing same be sent to be presented at the meeting through the League of California Cities. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that a Resolution opposing the proposed measures be drawn up and presented at the meeting. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5873 was read, protesting the passage of Senate Bill 1344 and Senate Bill 1575. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the State Assemblyman and the State Senator representing the City of ational City, and to all other interested officials and persons. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the request of the City of San Diego for permit to construct a 6" asbestos cement water main in Harbison Street from Division Street to Arroyo Avenue, and an 8" asbestos cement water main in Division Street from Harbison to the East City 3/3 179 limits. The California Water do Telephone Company refused to serve this portion of National City with water. It was necess- ary for them to deannex from National City and annex to City of San Diego. For this reason it is necessary for the City of San Diego to have its water main laid in the streets of National City. It was recommended that the request be granted. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST FOR REFUND ON DOG LICENSE in the amount of $2.00 by Mrs. A. W, Hamilton, was read, Mrs. Hamilton requested a license for a female dog and failed to state the dog was spayed, and paid $4,00 for License No. 1160. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it is legally refundable. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read, relative to 101 Alternate. Their letter of October 22, 1952, advised the routing had been approved as U. S. 10fAlternate and their Department would erect the standard signing, later to be turned over for maintenance by the City. It has now been determined that this route no longer being a State Highway, it is not possible to spend State Highway money for the in- stallation of the signs as originally outlined. It will therefore be necessary for the City to install and maintain the signs at their own expense. A sketch was enclosed showing the standard method of marking the route on which is indicated the signs in place and the additional ones required. COUNCIL- MAN PARCHEN stated he did not see any advantage of the Alternate route if the City has to supply the signs, this was not the original agreement, they were to put the signs up and the City would maintain them. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that this letter be referred to the Chamber of Commerce. APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by St. Anthony's Catholic Church, was presented. The building is located in Pacific Beach and is to be moved to 18th Street between Coolidge and Harding Avenues, to be used as a youth center. The application was approved by Bldg. Insp. Bird subject to the Uniform Bldg. Code, Plumbing Code, Electric Code, Ordinance No. 750. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, that permission be granted to move the building with the filing of the bond in the amount of $500.00 and a 90 day time limit. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION TO MOVE TWO BUILDINGS by James P. Jenkins, was presented. The buildings are located at 229 and 239 E. 8th Street and are to be moved to 1345 E. 8th Street, for use as two dwelling units of a proposed court. The application was approved by Bldg. Insp. Bird subject to the Uniform Bldg. Code. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Hart, that permission to move the buildings be granted with the filing of a $500.00 bond and 90 day time limit. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM E. J. CHRISTMAN, former Chairman of the Planning Commission, was read, stating that on January 21, 1953, his appointed term as a member of the Planning Commission expired. With his consent the Commissioners present voted to recommend to the Council his possible reappointment. Since that time he finds it necessary and advisable to withdraw his 3/3 180 name. Mr. Christman said he wished to thank the Council for the fair consideration given all the many recommendations sent to it by the Planning Commission. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the resignation be accepted, and that City Manager Rhodes write a letter of appreciation to Mr. Christman. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN recommended that Larry Freeman and Don Chase be appointed to fill the vacancies on the Planning Commission. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the recommendation be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION AR ON SALE BEER LICENSE by Rubio's Taco Factory, 725 W. 18th Street, was presented. MAYOR CARRIGAN said it is his recommendation, in view of the recent publicity given by Mr. Cloyed in the San Diego Union, that the Council oppose any more additional licenses, because of the Attorney General's ruling and that of several other attorneys. The California Alocholic Beverage Control Act and legal opinions. hold that the Board must issue additional licenses only when a County would suffer an injustice by failure to do so. The opinions hold that serious proof of the need for more licenses must be established by the Board of Equalization. It would seem that the Council now has a good opportunity to oppose any more liquor licenses in the City of National City. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Hart, that the Council protest the licenses on the basis of Mr. Cloyed's recent findings, and the fact that we now have sufficient liquor licenses. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated this would hold good on all the applications we have with the exception of those that are transferees. APPLICATION FOR ON SALE BEER LICENSE by The Corrall, 22 W. 8th Street, was presented. The premises are now licensed. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the application filed. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY CLERK was read, in which was enr closed a copy of County Ordinance No. 1286 which amends Ordinance No. 1254 referred to in the health agreements be- tween the County of San Diego and various incorporated cities. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be referred to the Attorney for the preparation of the proper resolutions. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN reported that Don Chase was appointed to the Planning Commission and he is now a member of the Traffic Safety Committee. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that City Manager Rhodes send Mr. Chase notification of his appointment to the Planning Commission and ask him to tender his resignation as a member of the Traffic Safety Committee. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $8,818.22 Traffic Safety Fund 225.72 Park M & I Fund 387.32 Harbor Fund 46,43 Spec. State Gas Tax Imp. 5,057.32 Payroll Fund 15,841.70 TOTAL $30,376.71 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: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. 3/3 181 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the improvement of the tidelands. In order to speed up the im- provement, it is recommended that the Manager be authorized to put in the sewer to serve the property along Tidelands Avenue from the existing pumping station to 19th Street, along l9th Street to serve the Orange Empire Stores and Southerly along the proposed new street to be opened through Santa Fe property from 19th to 24th. In return for this the Santa Fe will agree to put^in the 12 inch water line on Tide- lands Avenue at the end of the existing water pipe now served by the California Water & Telephone Company to l9th Street, thence along 19th Street to a point near Harrison Avenue. This installation being installed by the Santa Fe will furnish fire protection along Tidelands Avenue for City property on the West and for the Santa Fe property on the East of the tidelands and North of 19th Street. It will also overcome a legal difficulty which we have been encountering. Sucn an exchange would be beneficiar to both the City and the Santa Fe. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the City Manager be author- ized to proceed with negotiations. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, asking that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for gasoline for the City for the coming Year under the same specifications as advertised last year. 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 application to purchase tax deeded real property at public auction. This is for a portion of Lot 340 of Lincoln Acres Annex No. 2. The City does not have clear title to the property and the record shows that it is now in litigation. It is recommended that a minimum price of $250.00 be placed upon this property for the City's interest and when sold only a quit claim deed be executed. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated if the Council wishes to set the minimum price of $250.00 it can be done by motion, and when the applicant has deposited the balance of $100.00 a resolution authorizing the sale can be adopted. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the sum of $250.00 be placed on the property as minimum bid. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, REPORT FROM BUILDING DEPARTMENT for the month of February, 1953, was presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, stating that when in Sacramento seeking approval of the City's claim for $970.37 to assist in the purchase of the fire station site, it was discovered that the City had made an application for $13,000.00 on August 30, 1946 which it was never able to substantiate. This money is still available. Inasmuch as we are unable to substantiate the claim a resolution is attached herewith withdrawing the application and rescinding application No. 508. This will leave the money available for future applications which must be made before June 30, 1953. This money will be available for the preparation of plans and for the acquisition of sites. We have enough activities proceeding at this time to be able to make an application for the full amount. We are allowed one year after the application is made in which to complete our plans and acquire sites. RESOLUTION NO. 5874 was read, rescinding Resolutior No. 4130, adopted July 2, 1946, authorizing the submission to the 3/3 182 Director of Finance an application for an allotment in the sum of $13,000.00 as the State's share of the estimated cost of trunk line sewers and pumping plants --laterals. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN said there were several members of the Library Board present and asked if the Library Board had any objections to having the Library on "D" Avenue providing there is sufficient r om. MR. DAVIS, Trustee of the Library Board, was present and stated at their meeting today they understood this matter was coming up, •but `the Board has not resolved that particular question. At this state of the proceedings it was anticipated merely that plans would be started and that any detailed plans concerning sites or plans of the building would be made a sub- ject of consultation with the Board of Trustees. We are highly gratified that interest is being shown in the new Library, and will cooperate in every way. COUNCILMAN McCLURE stated he talked with the Fire Marshal in San Diego, and he pointed out some serious objections in having the Library and Fire Station in conjxnction. The training tower is a noisy operation and is not something that should go along with the Library. He also stressed the need of adequate space around the training tower. MAYOR CARRIGAN said it would be well to examine all possibilities so there will be no mistakes made. COMMUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNCIL OF REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEERS AND LICENSED LAND SURVEYORS was presented, urging the Council whenever outside engineering is needed that local engineers be employed. A list of the engineers was attached; and City Clerk Alston stated that all the outside help the City has been using, their names appear on this list. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be referred to the City Manager. COMMUNICATION FROM AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION was presented. Sometime ago a communication was sent relative to membership in the Association, and nothing has been done about it. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she consulted City Manager Rhodes and he asked that it be referred to him to make a re- commendation. MAYOR CARRIGAN referred the communication to the City Manager. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA ROADSIDE COUNCIL was read, calling the Council's attention to Senate Bills 733 and 734, which is in regard to billboards along landscaped freeways. It is urged that appropriate steps be taken to indicate disapproval of these bills. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that this be referred to the City Attorney for the proper answer, inasmuch as we adopted an Ordinance prohibiting billboards on freeways ATTORNEY CAMPBELL suggested that when the Council meets with Mr. Beuthel that this matter be discussed, as he may be familiar with these two bills. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that the City Clerk include it on the agenda for the meeting with Mr. Beuthel. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; was read; urging that taxes be cut sufficient to compensate for the 20 percent increase in property valuations. They ask that the line be held against new projects, and that the Council turn down any requests for blanket wage increases, etc., and the new budget be cut to the utmost, to help make up for the boost in property valuations scheduled this year. MAYOR CARRIGAN thanked the Taxpayers Association for their letter and suggested this be put in large print and sent to the County Board of Supervisors, 3/3 183 COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATIb$, INC., was read, extending an invitation to attend a discussion on "Parking Meters" to be held Friday, March 6th at 8:00 P.I. at the Highland Avenue School Auditorium, 18th and Highland. COMMUNICATION FROM JOHN HAN000K MANUFACTURING COMPANY was read, stating they are considering National City as a des- irable place to which their plant might be economically moved and operated. They request that they be considered as a prospective tenant to the tidelands parcel 4A locally known as "Parking lot of Tidelands" with at least a 10 year lease with an option to renew for 10 years. Financing would require a fixed pricm rental for the 10-year period. Moved by Sarn, seconded by cClure, that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with negotiations. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Navy be notified of the Council's intentions on this matter. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding a communication from the Public Housing Administration which relates to National City's former application for the release of the 0livewood Housing to the City. It is requested that a policy be determined in this matter, and the Manager can then carry out the details, if any. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he thought it would be well for the Council to authorize the City Manager to attempt to acquire the housing. COUNCILMAN McCLURE asked if any steps had been taken to annex the housing area which is in the County. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated that the Manager of the Olivewood Housing Project had recommended it and sent it through the proper channels but has received no information. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he thought it might be a good time to see what Vice President Nixon can do, and write to him in this regard. CITY MANAGER RHODES said he would contact him. COUNCILMAN McCLURE said he talked with Mr. Carter, Chief Engineer for Public Housing, and he pointed out the urgency of getting that annexation through as rapidly as possible,. If the property is disposed of it can be only disposed of to a municipality. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the bid of Dick Haas Motors for the trucl5 and 1500 gallon capacity tank. The total bid amounts to $6,814.49. It is recommended that the bid be rejected and the City Clerk be authorized to re -advertise after receiving some modification of the specific- ations from the Manager. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she has a copy of the 1952 Grand Jury Report on file in her office, RESOLUTION NO. 5875 was read, authorizing the transfer of the following sums: From the Trust & Agency Fund to General Fund, `181.329 from Trust & Agency Fund to Special Delinquent Fund, $123.50. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5876 was read, approving an agreement between Byrl Phelps and the City of National City, for the preparation of plans for the improvement of Norfolk Avenue between Euclid and Clairmont. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same. Moved by Parchen, seconded 3/3 184 by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye, ORDINANCE NO.. , an ordinance of intention to close a portion of 14th Street; was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Sarn, seconded by McClure, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 845, "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." The hearing was set for April 7, 1953, at 8:00 P.M. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5877 was read, stating that the City Council does hereby find that it is in the best interest of the City of National City to quit claim to Lawrence R. Robinson the Wly 30' of a portion of the NW* of 40 Acre Lot 1 in Quarter Section 132. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, the: the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5878 was read, protesting the granting of the application of the San Diego Transit System to increase rates. The City Attorney is directed to file said protest with the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5879 was read, protesting the granting of the application of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company for authority to increase certain rates. The City Attorney is directed to file said pr,tast with the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5880 was read, authorizing the preparation of an agreement between Robert A. Bradt and the City of National City, whereby Robert A. Bradt shall prepare plans and specific- ations for a fire station. The City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare said agreement. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON asked if the Council wished to take any action at this time on the Tentative Master Street Plan Map. The map was laid over pending the meeting with Mr. Beuthel. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was presented. Application No. 439 by the Paradise Valley Sanitarium & Hospital, relative to a portion of the Si Wi of 80 Acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 105, was read. Petitioner desires to obtain permission for the Michaels Ambulance Service, 3800 Midway Drive, San Diego, to station an ambulance on the main grounds of the Sanitarium and sleeping quarters for the driver. There will be no office, since this will be located on Midway Drive in San Diego, with all calls being handled by a two-way radio. There was no one present opposing this request. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Council grant C-2 usage in an R-4 Zone for the purpose of stationing an ambulance. Moved by Hart; seconded by Sarn, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present 3/3 185 voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5881 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Paradise Valley Sanitarium & Hospital for the pur- pose of stationing at, and operating one ambulance from prop- erty described as : Portion of SZ WZ of 80 Acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 105. Said permit is granted upon conditions as set - forth in said Resolution. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 440, signed by Joseph M. Alotta, was presented. Petitioner desires C-2 usage in an R-2 Zone to allow him to enlarge the existing commercial building. Mr. Alotta states that due to the growth of the community their business has increased to the extent where they must enlarge the building. He advised that they will use the new addition for the store so that he can enlarge the cafe. He will level the back of the lot for off street parking. No one opposed this request. It was the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission that the request oe granted. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5882 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Joseph Alotta for the purpose of enlarging an exist- ing commercial building and to have a C-2 usage thereon. Said property is described as: E 100' W 130' S 111. N 26' of 80 Acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 130, Rancho de la Nacion, being the East side of Palm Avenue in 400 Block. Said permit is granted upon the conditions as setforth in the Resolution. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding application No. 442 of G. C. Trotochau, was presented. The Planning Commission approved the application, but no action can be taken by the Council until the next meeting. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the property owners arrounding the area con- cerned filed an appeal with her on March 2, 1953. It will be necessary for the Council to set a date for ahearing on the appeal. G. C. TROTOCHAU was present, and stated that he would not need this particular zone variance in question, as the money is no longer available due to the length of time which has bean involved. Mr. Trotochau said he is with- drawing his application for the zone variance permit for R-4 zoning. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that since the appeal was filed he would suggest that a hearing be set, and that between now and the date of the hearing if Mr. Trotochau would acknowledge on the application his withdrawal, then all the persons who might attend can be notified. At the next meeting the Council can deny any application that is still in existence, if you so wish, and if it is not in existence nothing need be done. The hearing was set for 8:30 P.M., March 17, 1953. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read. In regard to the widening of Highland Avenue, especially from 24th St. to the South City limits, and four-way boulevard stops at 24th and Highland, it is their recommendation that the Council authorize the Engineer to draw a plan to send to the State. Regarding the matter of whether or not Second St. should be a through street from Highland to National 3/3 186 Avenue, with stop signs at intersections entering Second, it is the opinion of the Committee that Second St. should remain in its present state. In regard to traffic hazards in Paradise Valley, it was decided to lay this over until the Police Dept. can check and make a recommendation at the next meeting. It was requested that a sign be put up near Palm Avenue as well as Harbison Avenue which shall read: "Traffic Laws Will Be Strictly Enforced"; and that a Cross -walk be painted at the foot of Paradise Drive. The Committee re- ferred these to Captain Owen. The question as to whether or not "D" Avenue should be a through street with stop signs at all intersections entering "D" was referred to the Police Dept. It is the recommendation of the Committee that signs be posted on Fourth Street and Division Street between Palm Avenue and Harbison, cutting traffic to 35 mph. It is the recommendation of the Traffic Committee that a two hour parking limit be made from one end of Highland to the other (2nd to 30th); and that only the area be posted which justifies being posted at this time (2nd to 8th). COUNCILMAN HART said there was nothing about bus stops mentioned in the report, and said he would like to have something done in this regard. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN suggested a joint meeting be held with the Traffic Safety Committee and the Council to go over some of the important matters. COUNCILMAN McCLURE stated that at one time a meeting between the City Engineer and the Engineer for the Bus Company resolved the difficulties of bus stops. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that the Council meet with the Traffic Safety Committee at 7:30 P.M., March 26, 1953, in the City Manager's Office, and asked Mr. Rhodes to so notify the Traffic Safety Committee, and also contact the Bus Company and see if they will send a representative to the meeting. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN said a matter which might solve some of the bus parking problems is the curb breaking. There is no existing ordinance regarding this and we should have one that would control it. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated in regard to the reduction of speed on Division Street, the Traffic Committee has recommended that it be posted, but it cannot be done. It will take an engineering survey, and with that survey and the Traffic Safety Committee's report, the Council can adopt an ordinance reducing the 55 mile speed to whatever they find is proper. Prior to the meeting with the Traffic Safety Committee, it is the Attorney's recommend- ation that Mr. Rhodes be authorized to make the engineering survey as to the count of cars so it can be presented at the meeting, and then you could have the first reading of the ordinance changing the speed limit. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that City Manager Rhodes see that the survey is made and a report be presented at the meeting of March 26th. MAYOR CARRIGAN inquired as to the progress with the pool. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated he wrote Mr. C. P. L, Nicholls but has not received an answer as yet. COUNCILMAN HART brought up the matter of the pistol range, and stated that sometime ago Mr. Rhodes was granted permission to proceed with securing a site for the range and we have been held up by the Santa Fe for three or four months waiting to get a right-of-way from them. We should get some action. MAYOR CARRIGAN said he thought perhaps in the meantime a backboard of some sort could be thrown up on the Bay and it could be used temporarily until something was worked out, Bails of paper are available at the County dump on E. 8th Street which can be used for the salvaging of the lead. COUNCILMAN HART said he would suggest that City Manager Rhodes get together with Chief Smith and anyone else concerned and see 3/3 187 if something could be worked out that would be satisfactory. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated that several weeks ago he re- commended the purchase of a billing machine for the Treasurer's Office for the Sanitation bills, and he thought it should be purchased at this time. It would be his re- commendation that the Burroughs Sensimatic machine be purchased. RESOLUTION NO. 5883 was read, accepting the bid of Burroughs Adding Machine Company, in the total sum of $1,689.30, plus sales tax, for the purchase by the City of one billing machine, designated as Burroughs Sensimatic. F. A. Rhodes, City Manager, is hereby directed and authorized to purchase same. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked if any word had been received from the Padre Baseball Management in regard to .the ball park. CITY MANAGER RHODES said he has not received a reply to hip; letter. DON JACT asked if the City Manager had .anything to report in re ed to the opening of Fourth Street that would be of help to the committee. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated he received letter from Mr. Wallace stating they are very much opposed to it; a letter from the Navy saying they would cooperate; a letter from Senator Kraft saying he would do all he could for us. Mr. Rhodes said he saw Mr.Luckel while he was in Sacramento and he stand by Mr. Wallace. Fourth Street was in the program if they raise the gas tax to build Fourth Street through from Montgomery Freeway to Spring Valley, and Mr. Graves of the League of California Cities said if the gas tax was raised, they were trying -to have them put the raise on the main highways for''State highways for four or five years and after that time freeze it for these programs of streets that we put in and made a report on, which would be five or six years from now, so we cannot expect to get any help from the State. As far as getting Fourth Street through, it:is a matter of whether or not we have the money to do it. MRS. MARY WILSON was present, ant asked if the City had any plans for the improving of 16th Street. CITY MANAGER RHODES said it would be necessary for the property owners to petition for it and they would pay for some of the costs; and hope to get some from gas tax money. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. • MA CITY OF NAtIONAL CITY ALIFO N� ATTEST: _ L di CLERK 3/3