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National City, California, April 21, 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, Carrigan_ Councilmen absent: Sarn.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the reading of the
minutes of the regular meeting of April 7, 1953, and the
special meeting of April 14, 1953, be dispensed with. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Rhodes,
Gautereaux, Bailey,
HAROLD KENNETT, 235 Belmont Avenue, was present representing
the P. T. A. of Harbison School on E. 8th Street, and asked
permission to use a piece of land on Fourth Street west of
Drexel Avenue as a baseball diamond for the school children.
MRS. W. P. HEDLUND, 1510 Harbison Avenue, was present and
stated the whole area lacks any recreational facilities, and
they are interested in setting up some kind of recreation
program and would like the City to consider some kind of
land grant. MAYOR CARRIGAN said he was sure that the Council
would be interested in something of this nature, and it can
be considered in next year's budget. We recently appointed
a Recreation Committee and they can work on that particular
problem along with the City Manager. Mayor Carrigan suggest-
ed that in order to avoid confusion between committees and
commissions, that the name of the Recreation Committee be
changed to Park and Recreation Advisory Board; and an organ-
izational meeting with the Board be set for Tuesday evening,
April 28, 1953, at 7:30 in the Manager's Office, and at that
time this problem can be presented to them for consideration.
COUNCILMAN SARN present.
DALTON BAKER, 531 Rachael Avenue, was present on behalf of
the Maytime Band Review and stated they had decided to have
bleachers put up this year, and asked the Council to waive
the temporary building permit to construct the bleachers.
Building Inspector Bird has the plans, the construction is
very stable. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he knew of no
provision in the Building Code permitting the Council to
waive the fee, but will check it. Moved by McClure, seconded
by Hart, that the fee be waived if it is legal to so do.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
DALTON BAKER introduced Frank Brinkman, Manager of the Chamber
of Commerce.
HAROLD KENNETT extended an invitation to the Council to
attend Memorial Day Services at La Vista Memorial Park,
May 30th at 10:00 A,M.
APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by Mrs. Emma R. Morrow, was
presented, The building is located at 221 Highland Avenue
and is to be moved to the 1900 block on "L" Avenue, to be
used as a dwelling. The application was approved by Bldg.
Insp. Bird. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that per-
mission be granted to move the building with the filing of
the bond in the amount of $500.00 and 90 day time limit.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by Francis W. Barton, was
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presented. The building is located at 715 "B" Avenue and is
to be moved to the south side of First Street west of "J"
Avenue, for use as a dwelling. Bldg. Insp. Bird approved
the application. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that
permission be granted to move the building with the filing
of the bond in the amount of $500.00 and 90 day time limit.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by Anna Bair, was presented.
The building is to be moved from Lot 18, Block 91 to Lot 10,
Block 91, for use as a garage. The application was approved
by Bldg. Insp. Bird. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart,
that permission be granted to move the building with a 90
day time limit. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
REQUEST OF ENCANTO ELECTRIC SHOP for refund on electrical
permit in the amount of $6.50, was read. The permit was
issued for inspections at 3240 "F" Avenue, which was found
to be in the County. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said the request
should be referred to Bldg. Insp. Bird for approval, then
it would be legally refundable. Moved by Parchen, seconded
by Hart, that the refund be made with the approval of the
Building Inspector. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None.
APPLICATION FOR ON SALE GENERAL BEVERAGE LICENSE by the
Brown Bear Cafe, was presented. This is a transfer of
ownership. The application was ordered filed.
REPORT OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT for the month of March,
1953, was presented and ordered filed.
REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for the month of March, 1953, was
presented, accepted and ordered filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding
the request of the Lions Club for the use of the Park and
Bowl for their annual Fourth of July celebration. They
wish to use these facilities on July 3rd and 4th. It was
the recommendation of the Manager that they be allowed the
use of the Park and Bowl for the two days for $150.00.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the recommendation
of the City Manager be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding
a petition for paving and otherwise improving the alley
between "I" and "J" and 4th and 5th Streets. One of the
parties withdrew her name so we now have only 35% of the
frontage. It is recommended the petition be returned to
Clarence F. Sprague of 427 "I" Avenue with a request that
he secure more signatures. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested the
City Manager return the petition with the necessary in-
formation.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES enclosing a proposed
sign ordinance, was presented. It was the recommendation
of the Manager that it be referred to the City Attorney
for the preparation of the proper ordinance, MAYOR CARRIGAN
requested it be referred to the City Attorney as recommended
by the Manager,
COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE, ELEVENTH NAVAL
.DISTRICT was read, regarding the garbage and trash removal
f`rom the Navy Homoja Housing Area. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated
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that possibly a contract can be negotiated for this particular
area, and recommended it be referred to City Manager Rhodes
to negotiate a price, which should be the amount paid Mr,
Hynum. A contract will also have to be negotiated with
Mr. Hynum for that area. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be
referred to the Manager.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding
application for site acquisition funds from the State Allocat-
ion Board. It is recommended that the resolution be adopted
requesting the Allocation Board to retransfer $1,702.95 from
plans preparation to right-of-way and site acquisition. It
was recommended that all papers be returned to the Manager's
Office for forwarding to the Division of Finance.
RESOLUTION NO. 5907 was read, applying to the State Allocation
Board to retransfer $1,702.95 from its plans preparation
account to its sites acquisition account. Fred A. Rhodes,
City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to sign said
application. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
MAYOR CARRIGAN announced that it was now 8:00 P.M. and time
for the hearing on the appeal of T. H. Morehouse for zone
variance. Mr. Morehouse desires R-2 usage in an R-1 and
R-1-A zone to construct a two -bedroom house on the raar of
his lot. The property is described as Lots 23 and 24,
Block 6, Home Crest "A:, 1945 Orange Street. CITY CLERK
ALSTON stated that the Planning Commission denied the petition,
and Mr. Morehouse filed an appeal. ROBERT L. SNODGRASS,
1941 Orange Street; ARTHUR KUHWALD, 1916 Orange Street;
MRS. ZITNIK, 1840 Lanoitan; H. H. GANOUNG, 1824 Orange Street;
MRS. ERNEST E. SMITH, 2320 E. 20th Street; J. F. BOLAND,
2330 E. 20th Street; MRS. ARTHUR KUHWALD, 1916 Orange Street;
MRS. ORPHA WAGNER, 1921 Orange Street, were present and all
were in favor of Mr. Morehouse being granted the zone var-
iance. MR. MOREHOUSE was present and thanked those who
spoke in his favor. ALMA MOORE, 1929 Prospect Street;
PAUL W. PETTET, 1825 Prospect Street; CARL HILLS, 1919
Prospect Street; GEORGE ALBRIGHT, 1922 Orange Street; were
present and were opposed to having the variance granted.
MRS. MOREHOUSE was present and stated if the request is
granted the home will be built for her widowed sister.
COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. MORRIS FLETCHER and one from DORA M.
GRAY were read, protesting the granting of this variance.
APPEAL OF T. H. MOREHOUSE was read, asking that the Council
give his request consideration. W. J. EDBLAD, 1840 Orange
Street, was present and stated he too was in favor of this
request being granted. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn,
that the zone variance be granted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye. MRS. JACK MOREHOUSE was present, and
stated she was the mother of T. H. Morehouse, and thanked
the Council for their action.
RESOLUTION N0. 5908 was read, granting a special zone
variance permit to T. H. Morehouse for the purpose of con-
structing a two -bedroom house at the rear of the following
described property: Lots 23 and 24, Block 6 of Home Crest
"A", known as 1945 Orange Street. Moved by Sarn, seconded
by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that we would now have the continued
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hearing on the closing of a portion of 14th Street. No one
was present opposing the closing.
RESOLUTION NO. 5909 was read, closing that portion of 14th
Street lying between the West line of Wilson Avenue and the
East line of Taft Avenue. Moved by McClure, seconded by
Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye. ALLEN DUCOMMUN was present and
thanked the Council.
CLAIM OF CELMA COONS for $8,000.00, was presented. The claim
states Mrs. Coons fell on the sidewalk in front of Delbert's
Department Store. MRS. ALSTON stated a copy of the claim
was sent to the City's Insurance Carrier but we have received
no reply. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be referred to
Attorney Campbell.
CITY CLERK ALSTON presented a faithful performance bond and
a public liability bond for J. W. Reid, for excavation work
in National City, and asked that they be approved by the
City Attorney. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved the bonds as to
form. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen, that the bonds
be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, recommending
that $3,000.00 be transferred from the Unappropriated Reserve
Fund to the Engineering Department Budget, to be distributed
as follows: Salaries, $2,850.00; Materials & Supplies,
$150.00. This transfer is necessary due to the fact that
an additional man was employed in the Engineering Department.
Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the transfer be
made. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY TANAGER RHODES regarding traffic
signal bids, was read. t was the Manager's recommendation
that the bid be awarded to Ets-Hokin and Galvin, who were
the lowest responsible bidder. Moved by McClure, seconded
by Hart, that the City Manager's recommendation be followed,
and that the bid be awarded to Ets-Hokin and Galvin. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5910 was read, accepting the bid of Ets-Hokin
and Galvin, dated April 7, 1953, and awarding them the con-
tract for the traffic signal installation. The City Manager
is directed to notify said bidder of said acceptance and
award, The City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare the
contract therefor. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor, is authorized
and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the City.
Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding
disposal of housing in National City. It is necessary for
the City to make a new application for relinquishment of
projects CAL 4258 and 4462 as the housing is eligible for
transfer only if the transferee represents that the dwell-
ings will be used for housing purposes. t is the Manager's
opinion that the City would not care to agree to purchase
this housing project and enter into an agreement that it
would always be used for housing purposes. In the case of
CAL 4678 the application is invalid because part of the
project is located outside the City limits, but could be
acquired if the territory was annexed to the City. it is
the Manager's recommendation this be referred to conference
to determine the policy of the City in acquiring these
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projects before request irs* `71-e n, t.y Y-terney to make a new
application. It is also recommended that the City Attorney
be requested to prepare a petition in the proper form to be
circulated among residents of the housing project in the
County requesting that it be annexed to the City. MAYOR
CARRIGAN stated he thought we should proceed with the ac-
quisition under their terms. Moved by Sarn, seconded by
McClure, that the City Manager be authorized to fill out
the necessary forms and comply with the Government regulations
as of this date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the City Attorney be
directed to take the necessary legal steps to initiate this
annexation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
PETITION FOR DE -ANNEXATION OF RANCHO MESA was presented.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the petition was filed April 10,
1953. It was examined by the Council. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL
stated the petition was insufficient and therefore should be
denied. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the petition
be denied. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None.
REQUEST FOR REFUND ON BUSINESS LICENSE by Jean Jones, in the
amount of $5.00, was read. Mrs. Jones is selling her business,
the Bay Beauty Shop, 1007 National Avenue, The request was
approved by City Treasurer Holgate. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated
it is legally refundable. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure,
that the refund be granted. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan.
Nays: None.
COMMUNICATION.FROM FIRST METHODIST CHURCH was read, thanking
the City for use of the Bowl for their Easter worship. The
communication was ordered filed.
PUBLIC LIABILITY BOND for Irwin Goodwin, for excavation work,
was presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON requested it be approved
by the City Attorney. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved the bond
as to form. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Hart, that the bond
be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen preK.ent voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding
the petition of Jack Dembo that the Council close "A" Avenue
between 15th and 16th Streets. It is recommended that the
petition be referred to the Planning Commission for it's
recommendation. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be referred
to the Planning Commission for their recommendation.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES regarding the request
of Church of Christ at eth Street and "F" Avenue, was read.
They requested that their sanitation account #4615 be dis-
continued. It is their contention they have no garbage or
trash but have been paying the bill for the past three or
four years without getting any service. The Chula Vista
Sanitary Service has checked and found this to be true. It
is the Manager's recommendation that their name be stricken
from the sanitation rolls and the billing discontinued.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated if they are not using the service
there is no legal requirement to pay. Moved by Hart, seconded
by McClure, that the request be granted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding
the communication from the San Diego Council of Registered
Civil Engineers requesting the Council to continue any action
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in the adoption of our specific t ons for pavement on the
grounds that they might be too rigid. The specifications
give a wide range for selection by the City Engineer and he
will not specify anything more than is necessary to carry
the traffic on the various types of streets. The communication
was ordered filed.
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented:
General Fund $3,034.10
Traffic Safety Fund 872,64
Park M & I Fund 28.02
Harbor Fund 695.54
Trust & Agency Fund 5,00
Payroll Fund i6,4o6,48
TOTAL . . , . $21,041.76
Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the bills be
allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen,
Sarn, Carrigan, Nays: None.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding
application for site acquisition funds from the State Allocat-
ion Board. It is recommended that the resolution be adopted
requesting the Allocation Board to retransfer $1,884.58 from
plans preparation to right-of-way and site acquisition, and
that all papers be returned to the Manager's Office for
forwarding to the Division of Finance.
RESOLUTION NO. 5911 was read, applying to the State Allocation
Board to retransfer $1,884.58 from its plans preparation
account to its sites acquisition account. F. A. Rhodes, City
Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to sign said
application. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION was presented. The application
for conditional exception No. 445, signed by Churchill D.
Colburn was read. The Planning Commission recommended denial
and Mr. Colburn stated previously that he wished to withdraw
his request. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the
recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 449, signed by
Willa Mae Myers, relative to Lot 1, Truesdell Place, 2806 E.
8th Street, was presented. Petitioner desires C-2 usage in
an R-2 zone to operate a beauty shop, The Commission
recommended it be granted. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure,
that the application be granted. Carried, by -the following
vote Go -tit: Ayee: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Nays:
Carrigan.
RESOLUTION NO. 5912 was read, granting a special zone
variance permit to Willa Mae Myers for the purpose of oper-
ating a beauty shop on Lot 1 of Truesdell Place, Quarter
Section 106, knwon as 2806 E. 8th Street. Moved by Hart,
seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure;:
Parchen, Sarn. Nays: Carrigan.
APPLICATION by David Holt to reduce the minimum lot width to
40 feet on property in the 1000 block on First Street, was
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read. There is a request from L. E. H mlet asking for the
reduction in lot width to 40 feet on the adjoining lot. It
was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that both
the requests be granted. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart,
that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
approved, and the variances allowed. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5913 was read, granting a special zone variance
permit to David Ira Holt for the purpose of reducing the
minimum lot width to 40 feet on the following described prop-
erty: N2 W 40' E 120' E2 SW,z—, E2 of 20 Acre Lot 1, Quarter
Section 131, Rancho de la Nacion, in the 1000 Block on First
Street. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution
be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye:
COUNCILMAN HART excused.
RESOLUTION NO. 5914 was read, granting a special zone variance
permit to L. E. Hamlet for the purpose of the reduction of the
minimum lot width to 40 feet on property described as: Prop-
erty in Rancho de la Nacion, Quarter Section 131, closed
street adjacent thereto, being the Ni W 80' E 160' W2
of 20 Acre Lot 1, also in the 1000 Block on First Street.
Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN HART present.
REQUEST FROM PAUL PALLAS requesting a 90 day extension of
time on Application for Conditional Exception No. 431, granted
January 6, 1953 by Resolution No. 5837, was read. ATTORNEY
CAMPBELL stated the request was made to the Planning Commission,
and it was granted within the time provided in the Ordinance,
so no action is necessary.
RESOLUTION NO. 5915 was read, authorizing the transfer of
$340.00 from the Trust & Agency Fund to the Special Delinquent
Fund. Moved by PaTrchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution
be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5916 was read as follows: BE IT RESOLVED by
the City Council of CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, as follows: That
the City Council, after computation, does hereby find, deter-
mine and order that owners of more than fifteen percent (15%)
in area of the property described and set forth in PLAT
NO. 1075 filed in the Office of the Clerk of National City
on January 6, 1953, under Document No. 18844 have demanded
an investigation proceedings under the "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931".
That it is hereby ordered and directed that a copy of this
Resolution shall be entered on the minutes of the City Council
of City of National City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by
McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5917 was read, directing the City Engineer to
prepare a written report pursuant to Part 2, Division 4 of
the Streets and Highways Code to the State of California,
upon the proposed assessment and .mprovement district filed
in the Office of the City Clerk, anuary 6, 1953, under
Document No. 18844. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye,
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RESOLUTION NO. 5918 was read; approving a certain agreement
between Robert A. Bradt and the City of National City.
Maurice Carrigan, Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the same on behalf of the City. Moved by Parchen,
seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5919 was read, approving a certain agreement
between O'Melveny and Myers and the City of National City.
Maurice Carrigan, Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the same on behalf of the City. Moved by Sarn,
seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5920 was read, directing the City Engineer to
prepare plans and specifications, estimates of costs and maps,
of the proposed improvement district for curbs; streets and
paving on "B" Avenue from 18th to 20th Street. Moved by
McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that Chief Smith wishes authorization
to obtain two new police cars under the terms of the agreement
entered into a year ago with Fuller Motors. City Manager
Rhodes has approved the request. Moved by Hart, seconded by
Parchen, that the purchase of the cars be authorized. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5921 was read, approving a certain agreement
between Fuller Motor Company and the City. Maurice Carrigan,
Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same
on behalf of the City. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5922 was read, approving a certain agreement
between Fuller Motor Company and the City. Maurice Carrigan,
Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same
on behalf of the City. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated these two agreements provide that at
the expiration of one year or 30,000 miles, whichever comes
first, the car shall be traded in upon the payment of $445.00.
These contracts were entered into approximately a year ago.
The first motion was to renew the old cars. The agreements
are for two new cars. The Chief is eventually getting his
complete fleet under this type of an agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 5923 was read, authorizing the erection of
"two hour" parking signs on the east and west sides of
Highland Avenue between 2nd and 8th Streets. Moved by McClure,
seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5924 was read, authorizing the City Attorney
to make arrangements with such other public agencies or their
Attorneys for the employment of special Counsel and a con-
sultant or consultants to represent said agencies to help
in the fight against the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph
Company at their rate hearing for increase in rates. The
City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to pay out of
the General Fund this City's share for the cost of such
representation as shall be approved by the City Attorney
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providing that the total cost payable shall not exceed the
sum of $200.00. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5925 was read, augmenting Salary Resolution
No. 5736, by the addition of the following:
Deputy General Inspector Rate 19 $311. - $378.
Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5926 was read, accepting a deed from RUSSELL
and ALICE NEACE for street purposes. The City Clerk is
authorized to receive said deed and to record same. Moved
by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there has been a great deal of
comment whether or not a Councilman or anyone working for
the City might have a liability if they are members of the
Chamber of Commerce. Judge Higgins who worked for the City
Attorney's Office in San Diego wrote an opinion, and it was
his recommendation that they not be members of the Chamber
of Commerce as there would be a great risk and he did not
think the San Diego Councilmen should take membership.
Attorney Campbell said he thought the reasoning seemed
sound and it would be well for this Council to consider it,
and it was his rec8mmendation that the members who belong
to the Chamber of ommerce tender their resignation. The
City Clerk's and City Treasurer's positions would not be
jeopardized b being a member of the Chamber. Also the
Attorney thought it would be well for the City Manager not
to be a member.
REPORT FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read. It was the
recommendation of the Police Dept. that the Committee re-
commend the following boulevard stops in the new addition
lying North of Division and East of Palm: 47th at Gamma;
47th at Beta; "R" Ave, at Gamma; "R" Ave. at Beta; "T"
Ave. and Gamma; "T" Ave. and Division; Beta at "T" Ave.;
Beta at "U" Ave.; Beta at "V" Ave.; "U" Ave. and Division;
Euclid at Beta; Euclid at Alpha; Norfolk at Euclid; Clairmont
at Norfolk; Clairmont at Arroyo. The committee also re-
commends that Roosevelt Avenue be established as a truck
route,, instead of having the route through town. It was
recommended that stop signs and crosswalks at 4th and
?Roosevelt and at 13th and Roosevelt be relocated to stop
the traffic East and West instead of North and South, and
that Roosevelt be made a boulevard all the way from Main
to 18th except at 8th. It is felt that the timing on the
traffic signal at 18th and National and Roosevelt should
be changed o allow left turns by trucks on Roosevelt.
COUNCILMAN':ARCHEN brought up the matter as to whether or
not it wouldbe legal to establish a truck route through
town and then stop it in the middle of the City, which
18th Street would be. Should it be continued on National
Avenue from 18th Street to 32nd Street? ATTORNEY CAMPBELL
said he did not know whether or not it would be legal, but
he thought it would be advisable to have it all the way
through town, and if a truck route is going to be established,
it would be his suggestion that it be through town. JERRY
HARRIS, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee, was
present and stated they did recommend that Roosevelt Avenue
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be made a truck route, but he was sure the Committee would
favor a route through the entire City. COUNCILMAN McCLURE
brought up the question of what would be done with trucks
found on streets other than the truck route, etc. MAYOR
CARRIGAN referred this to the City Attorney to bring in a
workable resolution or ordinance setting forth a truck
route on Roosevelt Avenue from Division Street to 18th and
National Avenue on South. Mayor Carrigan said there had
been a suggestion that the Traffic Safety Committee consider
making "D" Avenue a through street, and perhaps 6th, 4th
and 2nd Streets, going east and west. Moved by Parchen,
seconded by Hart, that the boulevard stops be placed at the
locations recommended by the Traffic Safety Committee.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5927 was read, creating the following boulevard
stops:
47th at Gamma
47th at Beta
"R" Ave. at Gamma
"R" Ave. at Beta
"T" Ave. and Gamma
"T" Ave, and Division
Beta at "T" Ave.
Beta at "U" Ave.
Beta at "V" Ave.
"U" Ave. and Division
Euclid at Beta
Euclid at Alpha
Norfolk at Euclid
Clairmont at Norfolk
Clairmont at Arroyo
Stop West Bound
Stop West Bound
Stops North & South Bound
Stops Nort & South Bound
Stop East ound
Stop South Bound
Stops on Beta East & West
Stop North Bound
Stop South Bound
Stop South Bound
Stop East Bound
Stop East Bound
Stop West Bound
Stop East Bound
Stop North Bound
Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Recreation
Committee be changed to Park and Recreation Advisory Board.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye,
MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he thought the trash situation on the
tidelands is becoming a disgrace to the City. Mr. Davis
who has the contract with the City for the salvaging of
materials on the tidelands is not opposed to closing it.
It may develop into a health menace and he would like to
recommend that we allow about 30 days to have the City Manager
close that trash dump and make it presentable. CITY MANAGER
RHODES said he did not know what effect this would have on
the City's contract. MAYOR CARRIGAN said he can find nothing
in the contract that would have any effect whatever. ATTORNEY
CAMPBELL stated the contract provides that Mr. Hynum must
Comply with all the rules, regulations and ordinances of the
City, and it might be well if a resolution or ordinance is
prepared setting forth the facts that it is a health
menace. CITY MANAGER RHODES said if the rubbish is burned
ev cry week there will be no menace. The complaint received
the other day was due to the fact th they had not burned
the rubbish for a couple of weeks. COUNCILMAN MCCLURE said
he would like to see the dump eliminated. Moved by Sarn,
seconded by McClure, that the City Manager and City Attorney
get 'together with Mr. Hynum in regard to this matter, and
the City Attorney prepare the necessary resolution or
ordinance. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
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MAYOR CARRIGAN said he would like to recommend that the Park
and Rereation Advisory Board terms be set up as follows:
one member to serve for one year, two members to serve for
two years, and two members to serve for three years, to be
drawn by lots among themselves for the term of office, and
in the event of reappointment they are appointed for three
years. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the recommend-
ation of Mayor Carrigan be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
CITY CLERK ALSTON presented a comprehensive dishonesty, dis-
appearance and destruction insurance policy; coverage within
premises $7,500.00 and coverage outside premises $2,652.00.
This would cover employees handling money. Mrs. Alston asked
that this be referred to the City Attorney. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL
asked that the bond be held over until the next meeting.
MAYOR CARRIGAN requested it be referred to the City Attorney.
PETITION FOR STREET LIGHT on the corner of Paradise Drive and
12th Street, was presented. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this
be referred to the City Manager for checking and recommendation.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHILDRENS' WELFARE CLUB OF THE KNIGHTS
OF PYTHIAS was read, requesting permission to place coin
boxes in and about stores in National City in connection
with the current drive to raise funds for their work. They
ask that any information regarding obtaining of licenses or
permits necessary be sent them. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated
she took this matter up with the License Dept. and it is not
necessary to have a license. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the
City had no right to deny it, or was there any necessity of
granting it; but they could express an opinion if they so
wish. They have a right to go into a store building and ask
if someone wishes to take their container. MAYOR CARRIGAN
ordered the communication filed.
COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked if the County Health contract had
been signed as yet. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL Said he expects at
the next meeting to bring to the Council for the first
reading the ordinances to be adopted.
Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the meeting be
closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
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