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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952 11-05 CC MIN100 National City, California, November 5, 1952 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Maurice Carrigan at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: McClure, Parchen, Carrigan. Councilman absent: Hart, Sarn. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 21, 1952, be dis- pensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Gautereaux, Rhodes. ATTORNEY Y MERIDETH CAMPEELL was present, and filed seven additional petitions signed by property ownss in the Rancho Mesa area requesting their property be deanne ed. All but two property owners owning improved property have signed the petition. CIT`_r ATTORNEY C. MPBELL stated ho thought this should be referred to Mr. Newberry in the Engineer's Office for his report as to the extent of the area and as to the assessed valuation. CIiYr MANAGER RHODES stated the petitions which were previously filed had 75 percent of the area and it was his understanding that Mr. Newberry had obtained the assessed valuation, ATTORNEY MERIDETH CAPBELL asked when action could be taken. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, this be referred to the Engineer for checking and report back at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. JAMES RUSK was present and stated that sometime ago he appeared before the Planning Commission asking help for a problem that has been developing for some two or three years as far as the small children in National City are concerned. In the past eight or ten years the building of houses has created a problem. A good share of the development has boon east of Palm Avenue and has boon in an area in which there aro no sidewalks. We have built a school on E. 8th Street east of Harbison, and expect to build a school on Division Street, and there will be a lot of small children going to school. He suggosted that the Subdivision Ordinance be amended to require subdividers to put sidewalks on streets of major importance. This will not help any for quite sometime, and they would like to know if there is any possibility that the City could in- stitute a program of grading a path along the shoulder, or far enough away from the pavement and put a dressing of decomposed granite. This would give a place where the children could walk. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated h@ thought it would be well to have a meeting with the Planning Commission, School Board, the Council and any interested citizens to work out a possiblo solution to this problem. HERBERT A. BARNES was present and stated he had suggested that the microphone be moved, which was done, but ho had also suggested that a space be left behind so the speaker can face the audience. There should bo a stand or sholf whore papers that any speaker might have could be placed thereon instead of having to hold them. The garbage collection is a menace and the trash cans aro alright for those who une thorn. The trash containers should havo a cover on them, and if the ordinance does not provide for that one should bo adopted which would ta.kc care of this condition. MAYOR CARRIGAN referred this 11/5 101 to City Manager Rhodes. JOE RLMOS, 723 Kn Avenue, was present in regard to Christmas decorations for National City. The Chamber of Commerce re- quested the City to match the amount of money raised by and from merchants with a ceiling of perhaps $1500.00. The decorations can be rented and they would be installed, main- tained and taken down by the company. MAYOR CARRIGAI:? stated last year the City installed the lighting and the other decorations and took them down, end the bill for this was in excess of $1500.00 actual cost to the City. It is his opinion that it would be well to have an individual firm handle this end if the business people ere willing to donate their money the City should also go -along and do its part. :loved by Percher, seconded by McClure, that the Council approve the expenditure with a ceiling of $1500,00, the exact amount to be determined at the November leth meeting of the City Council, o.t which time the Chamber of Commerce is to bring to tho Ct%ncil the exact amount of money they have collected from the merchants, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated there is no further information on the request from property owners on Cleveland Avenue for hear- ing on use of gas tax moneys, and the request to the Board of Education for additional appropriations, and the two communicat- ions will have to be laid over until the next mooting. COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION; OF HIGHWAYS was read, stating that they have secured approval of the former U. S. Highway 101. as U. S. 101 Alternate. The proposed U. S. 101 Alternate will extend along the former route from 8th and Harbor Drive to San Ysidro. This Department will secure and erect the signs conforming to standard practice, after which they will be turned over to the City for maintenance. It is requested the City advise them if it is agreeable to accept the maintenance of these signs. COUNCILMAN McCLURE stated he would like to have time to check into this before any action is taken, as there might be a possibility of obtaining some maintenance money from the State. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the communication laid over until the next mooting. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FROM SAu DIEGO SEAT ADVERTISING COMPANY was presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON asked that Attorney Campbell chock it. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the Certificate is O.K. but the contract with this company expired in August, 1952, and a new contract should first be negotiated. The contract was on a five year basis and a certificate has been sent out each year but we should get a new contract before the certificate is accepted. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that City Clerk Alston so notify the company. APPLICATION FOR TAX AUCTION on teN deeded property by Mary Arias, was presented. It is for Lot 13, Block 172 and $120.00 has been deposited with the City Treasurer as the opening minimum bid. The City's interest in this is c112.56. CITY CLERK ALSTON suggested it be referred to the City Manager for an appraisal value. MAYOR CAR.RIGAN requested the application bo referred to City Manger Rhodos for en appraisal. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY 1,1AYAGER RHODES was read, recommending that the City advertise for bids for a comprehensive multiple liability policy. The present policy expires November 1st but will be carried by the company insuring the City until the new 102 policy takes effect. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated if the Council seas fit to advertise you should set up in the specifications about the same as you now have under your present comprehensive, making sure that you cover everything. Moved by McClure, second- ed by Parchen, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for a new insurance policy, covering approximately the present policy. Carried, all Councilmen present voting eye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented a binder on the policy that expired Nov. lst and referred it to the City Attorney for approval. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved it as to form. Moved by Percher, seconded by McClure, that the binder be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR ON -SALE " VER.r1.GE LICENSE of th_; Frown Boar was presented. The premises are already licensed and the application was ordered filed. COMiMUNICATION FROM DR., ASKEW, Director of Public Health, re- garding the meeting to be held ?ovember 13th at 10:00 A.M. in the Board of Supervisors° Chambers, Room 310, Civic Center, to discuss the new public health service contract, was read, M YOR CARRIGAN stated he would like to have as many of the Courcil attend as possible, also asked that the Attorney and City Manager attend. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the lighting contract covers throe additional lights at 8th. Street between National Ave. and ? ^ t Ave. RESOLUTION YO. 5798 was road, approving that certain street lighting agreement dated October 27, 1952, between the San Diego Gas & Electric Company atd the City of National City. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City, is authorized and directed to execute the same for and upon behalf of said City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution bo adopted. Carried, all Councilmen_ present voting ayo. MAYOR CARRIGAN aF : ntod Councilman Parchen and himself to act as members of the Finance Committee pro tem in the absence of Councilmen Hart and Sarn. NOTICE OF THE AMERICAN MUNICIPAL CONGRESS to be held in Los Angeles, December 1, 2, and 3, 1952, was presonted. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated ho folt it would be of benefit to the City if the Councilmen could attend. RESOLUTION NO. 5799 was read, authorizing the Councilmen of the City of National City to attend they annual Amorican Municipal Association at Los Angeles on December lst to 3rd, inclusive, 1952. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to pay the necessary and legal expenditures to said Councilmen upon presentation of proper claims and vouchers. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. carried, all Councilmen present voting eye. C0MMUNICATION FROM MRS. HELEN" BRANTLEY, 3381 Cottonwood, San Diego, was road, enclosing a check for $500.00 for the purchase of Lot 21 in Block 118. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated it will be necessary for Mrs. Brantley to submit en application for a tax sale. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked Mrs. Alston to so notify MrsTra.ntley, 11/5 103 RESOLUTION NO. 5800 was road, c uthorizing the transfer of $2,151.44 from the Genor-..1 Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund, to correct on error rave on July 1, July 15, and August 5, 1952, by Warrants No. 2826, 2827, 2815, 2853, 2884, 2888, 2915, 2931. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, thet the Resolution bo adopted. Carried, ^.11 Ccuncilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5801 was read, accepting a grant deed for street purposes from ESTELLA VIOLET and WALTER ,ALL.IY KICH.p.RDSON. Said property is described as 301 14 A hE4 SE3 of Zuarter Section 129. The City Clerk is authorized to receive the deed on behalf of the City and to record same. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopter. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5802 was read, accepting sewer easements executed by MARGARET and HARL.P.N WiRFIN:ER; BO RT0L0 and ' R NC rS BORGO; and JOHN ? ONZvTA and FRANK MANN. The City Clerk is authorized to receive same on behalf of the City and to record them. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye© ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that we have a policy of title insurance on Lots 11 to 14, inclusive, Block 4, Subdivision of 10 Acre Lot 8, Quarter Section 154, which is the property known as the fire station site. Mrs. Alston should be authorized to acknowledge receipt of the policy of title and to file it. MAYOR CARRIGAN so authorized City Clerk Alston to acknowledge receipt. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that Mr. Murphy who is an attendant at the parking lot is over the statutory retirement age, and it is going to necessitate a request by the Council to ask the Retirement Board to give Mr. Murphy a medical examination to see whether or not ho should continue. Mr. Rhodos fools perhaps it would not be advisable to ask the Board for this examination as he does not know at this time whether or not he wishes to continuo tho parking lot. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked City Manager Rhodos if ho was recommending the discontinuance of the parking lot. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated he was con- sidering it, it is not making very much money for the City and is quite P. nuisance. There are now two men who are attendants at tho parking lot, each working part time, and it might bo possible to hsvo ono man do tho entire job, therefore, he is not recommending that Mr. Murphy be given a special request for his retention for the reason that he is not well. MAYOR CARRIGsN ordered the request filed. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that George Marshall who worked in the garage was discharged on the 1st of July, and sometime prior to thet he was injured and was drawing his full salary. After the 1st of July ho received a compensation chock, that has been endorsed and turned over to the City. If he is not to receive salary for that period of time, and if ho is discharged he is not entitled to it, he is then entitled to that portion of the compensation chock between July 1 and July 7. Tho check covered a few extra days, for which ho was paid in full by the City. He also drew his vacation pay in full for the period July 1 to July 15. Mr. Marshall contends he is entitled to full salary for the seven_ days. There is no legal requirement that he be paid that, but he is entitled to a refund of tho money turned over to the City for tho period of July 1st to 7th inclusive. 11/5 104 ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the Planning Commission submitted a recommendation that Clifford G";hitmarsh be paid $15.00 for car expenses while working on the Master Street Plan. It was approved by the Planning Commission and City Manager Rhodos. At one time the Council established a policy of not paying car expenses unless it waa authorized by Council action prior to the use. E. J. CHRISTI;A1\', Chairman of the Planning Commission, was present and stated this request for mileage is over and above what was in the original agreement. This Mastor Street Plan has involved a great more traveling than was anticipated. This request is very fair as it probably would not take care of more than half of his expense. Moved by McClurg, seconded by Parchen, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that about six months ago he had the property in which we have an ownership as well es Kipp and Starke, and the County of San Diego, brought to the attention of the Council and we wore sued at that time. We finally reach- ed a compromise. They have offered us $1900.00, which more than pays for the taxes, penalties and any of our other delinquencies on this property. Kipp and Starke have fore- closed on the bonds. They have an interest of $$,2580.00 ss of three months ago. Our interest in the property is about $1800.00, that includes penalties to date. There is a legal question as to whether we are entitled to penalties to this particular date if we go in under a partition act. If the Council sees fit tho Attorney can be authorized to enter into a stipulation upon the payment of this money to the City. The lots are: Lot 8, Block 146; Lot 8, Block 147; Lot 21, Block 173; Lot 13, Block 174; Lots 9 and 10, Block 211; Lots 4 and 5, Block 214;.and Lots 1 and 22, Block 275. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that Attorney Campbell be authorized to enter into this stipulation. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL asked if the Council wished the $1900.00 deposited in the Capital Outlay Fund. Mr. Rhodes so recommended that disposal. The Council were in accord. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated thst in the matter of the agreement with Chrrles M. Davis for the salvage area, the contract is terminable by 30 days notice, and Mr. Rhodes does not recommend that this dump be discontinued at the present time because we have no other place to use for a dumping ground. He is making investigations and efforts to locate a rubbish disposal area south of Paradise Crook. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated sometime ago a petition was filed by property owners and registered voters asking about the annex- ation of "Fisher", and it was referred to the City Engineer and himself. In checking, Mr. Campbell said he could find nothing on the surface that is wrong with the annexation, and recommend- ed the petition be filed. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the petition filed. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that Mrs. Jenkins has a problem as to vacation of employees not in Civil Service. You have in the records that employees not under civil Service regulations would get the same sick leave as Civil Service employees, beat there is nothing on record regarding vacations. It has been the established policy that each employee not within the Civil Service category does get the same type vacation. Eut the next problem pre entod is about the employees working less then what is considered a full day. It has been more or less the general fooling that people working a half day, if it is permanent, that they are entitled to build up sick leave on the same basis as a person that works eia.ht hours. Whether or net it is the thinking of the Council to extend that policy to vacations 11/5 105 should be dotormined. It would soem that the thinking orig- inally was than; they would d semo „ b, entitled to th:. ..,am., form of vacation. Thor o is no rocc d we ean find, and Mrs. Jenkins would liko to have the o, „ress .c < . iT tho Council. Movod by �ti McCiuro, seconded by Pd.ci_on, that the employoos not under Civil Sorvico bo given the same privileges of sick loavo and vacation as those under Civil Service. Carriod, all Council- man present voting aye. ATTORNEY C&MPBELL statod at tho last mooting throe bids w�,� r , opened for street work, and ono was =accectod , and if tho bonds worc not returned to the two parsons who did not _ ceive the bids Mrs. Alston should .o authorized to allo-;: t_?a return of tho bonds. yovod by Panchen, seconded by McClure, that City Clerk Alston be authorized to return the bonde. C vrr iod, all Councilmon present, voting ayO. REPORT FROM THE PLI,NNING COMMISSION r: a. r� .� t _ _ .to t ivc mop of Goodwin Park, was presented. Mr. Rhodos edo certain re- commendations which wero apparently complied with. MAYOR. CAR RIGAN suggested this be hold over until tho not mooting and study tho mall and again look at the property. COUNCILMAT PLRCHEN stated ho would like to have tho Councilmen go to- gothor end suggostod that perhaps they could Mo Nov. llth. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he would make arrango;ae is with all tho Councilmen for such a mooting. THE PIANNING commIsLIoN ro ort which was prosontod at tho last mooting rocorm ndod that o petition bo gre ntea to William C. Moosor, 1955 E. llth Street, to erect a duplex on his property. Moved by Panchen, seconded by McCluro, that t} rac vie•:. , .; OIPmend•3tlOri of tho Planning Commission be accepted and the variance granted. Carried, all Councilmen Present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5803 was need, granting a special zor.c variance permit to William C. Moasor, for the purpose of erecting a duplex on property known as 1955 E. llth Street,- Said porrit is granted upon tho recoi_niondetion of tho Planning Commission, and upon the further condition that the building shall sot back tho same es tho adjoining building, boing approximately 10 feet. Moved by McCluro, seconded by Parchon, that tho Rosolution be adop od. Carried, all Councilman prosent voting ay,. THE PETITION signed by Viola George to use the building on the rear of the lot at 2305 E. 18th Street for a radio and tele- vision repair shop, was presented. The Planning Commission recommended that the petition be granted. MAYOR CARRIGAT asked Mr. Christman, Chairman of the Planning Commission_ how they were going to protect themselves when other people come in wanting to operate businesses from the rear of their homes, or a garage. MR. CHRISTi:_r.N stated all of the Commissioners with the exception of Janes were of the opinion that this section was so close to an existing business district that it would eventually be absorbed by business. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the variance be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RtiESOLUTION N0. 5804 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to Viola George for the purpose of using the building now existing on the rear of property located at 2305 E. 18th Street, for a radio and tjlevision repair shop, Said permit is granted upon tho conditions and rocommondations of the Planning Commission and upon the further condition that there 11/5 106 shall be no broadcasting of any kind whatsoever from the afore- said premises. Said variance is Franted on the further express condition that said varia ee m..; after a public herring, he revoked by the City Ccu:.oU. if Lc finds that the operation of the radio and television ropair .`shop constitutes a nuisanc to the adjoining neighborhood or to tho City of National Cita. That said finding and decision of the City Council shall 'a-o final and conclusivo. Movod by Parchon, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, P:'.rchen. Nays: Carrigan. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING CO1 MISSION regarding tho application for conditional exception signed by G. C. Trctochau, wes road. exception desires a conditional exception on proporty.located on thy: south side of 20th Street between ;r.,;' and "Ga' Avenues, as set forth in attached map, for the purpose of constructing a four -unit, two-story apartment structures. It was recommend- ed that this request be granted, subject to the attached plot plan. MAYOR 0 RRIGA ? stated no action by token at this mooting. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE was road, rcommending that U. traffic signal be installed at 24th and National .;venue. It is recommended that the request of the Yellow Cab Co. be granted with the tnderstonding that the cabs shall not occupy any additional parking space and operate from the present taxi cab stand or from the office at 35 W. 7th Street. A request has been received for a boulevard stop on Paradise Drive at 10th Street. It is recommended that the petition be denied. It was requested that cross walks be sainted on National Avenue between 13th and 18th Streets. Requests for stop sign on 8th Street at Palm was discussed. It was re- commended that a traffic signal be installed at 8th and Palm as this is believed to be the only possible method to control traffic at this intersection.. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that beforo the Council considers putting in traffic signals at 24th and National and 8th and Palm that the City Manager check on the cost of the installation. ATTORNEY CA.:`_PBELL stated that if the request of the Yellow Cab Company is granted that it be upon condition that they file a public liability insurance contract. In the event three more cabs are permitted they should have a rider on any policy that will bo presented to set forth the three cabs. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchon, that the matter of the installation of traffic lights be re- ferred to the City Manager for an estimate of cost. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Parch:n, seconded t- d by i�...l%.iuT'::th at the�'.�..4iaCSG of LZ.L ,s.; YjT� Cab Company bo ci,�,l��... with the stipulation es sotforth by the'City Attorney. Carried, all Counctilmen present voting aye. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated the boulevard stop sign at 10th Streot and Paradise Drive wes installed beforo the Traffic Committee had their hearing. The cross walks have also been painted on National Avenue. REPORT OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT for the month of October, 1952, was presented and accepted. COM.?UNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was road, regarding tho requests of E. H. Alsdorf. The matter of drinking in public places can be controlled by Ordinance #7, Section 1 end Ord- inance #266, Station 1. It is recommended that the Council have en ordinance pr:p rod. prohibiting smoking on busses with- in the City limits. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchon, that the City Attorney bo authorized to prepare an ordinance prohibiting smoking on busses. Carried, all Councilmen present 11/5 107 voting aye. COMMUNICATION 'PROM Me_Nn7 e:I.(TES was read; regarding the petition to grade 20th E"..te-Jee eeten Highland Avenue and. Avenue to an establishne 7rede; ine;tall concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and -i,)eme with permanent type of pavemnt, The petition bears the eignature of 67.4% of the frontag, is recommended the petition be grantod. Moved by Parcnen, seconded by McClure, this be referred to the Attorney for preparation of a resolution and signing of a contract by Mr. Phelps. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM POLICE CHIEF SMITH was read, requesting the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for one new motorcycle to replace one now in operation, Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that letters be sent out to the agencies in this area instead of advertising for bids. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, recommending that the petition of property owners for paving 7th Street between "N" and Palm be granted as it is found that 67% of the owners of the frontage on this street aro represented on the petition. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary resolution and signing of a contract by Mr. Phelps. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FR0..CITY MANAGER RHODES regarding petition to grade 26th St. between "B" and "D" to official grade, install concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters and pave with a permanent pavement, was read. The petition is signed by 53.23% of the owners of the property, and in order to guarantee that the job will be carriod,through to completion it should have a larger Percentage of the owners of the frontage. It is recommended that the petition bo returned to the person who circulated it and try and got at least 60% of the frontage signed up. MAYOR CARRIGAN authorized the City Clerk to return the petition. OOMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the petition from property owners for the installation of concrete curbs and gutters on E. 10th Street, which ropresents 78.3% of the frontage. It is recommended that the petition be granted. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, the Attorney bo author- ized to prepare the necessary resolution and signing of a contract by Mr. Phelps. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was road, regarding the installation of street lights. It had boon previously re- commended that three lights be installed on Clairmont St. between Division and Norfolk, on Norfolk St. between Clairmont and Euclid, and on N. Drexel between Division and Arroyo Streets. The Gas Company's study shows that it would bo necessary to build long lines to roach these three locations, and it would bo necessary to charge the City thitty-five cents a foot for the construction of the linos. By installing a few more lights the City obviates the necessity of paying anything extra. It is therefore recommended that the following lights be in- stalled in place of the three previously recommended: one 6,000 lumen street light at the intersection of Division and Clairmont; one at intersection of Drexel and Division; one at 11/5 108 the intersection of Belmont and Division; one on Drexel St. 350 feet north of Division; one on Clairmont 240 feet south of Norfolk; ono on Norfolk a.')cpt 350 feet west of Clairmont: one at the intersection o_ zc:: =u and Norfolk. MAYOR rOR CAP_r'I'a7 requested this be refer: td to tr'_<, pity Attornoy to prepari the necessary resolution:. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $10,471.13 Traffic Safoty Fund 429.79 Park Fund 37.66 Retirement Fund 540.75 Harbor Fund 1.25 Trust & .Lgoncy Fund 10. 00 Payroll Fund 17,653..05 TOTAL $29,3 3.63 Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchon, that the bills be allow- ed, and warrants ordorod drawn for same. Carriod, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, P'archon, Carrigan.. Nays: Nono. MAYOR CARR.IGAN stated that at a Committee mooting hold.some- time ago at which all the Councilmen wore present with the exception of Councilman McClure, thoy agreed to begin some sort of an improvement on the property that is bounded by Fourth Street and Division Street. The Council aso signified their intention of placing a swimming pool in that area. Tho City Manager has requested that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing him to work up bids and information_ necessary to proceed with an improvement of that typo. If the proporty is subdivided, Mayor Carrigan said he believes the, City can realize a profit of approximately 250,000..00 from that area, and he would like to see the Council authorize the plans. The Planning Commission sometime ago approved a plan, known as Plan No. 4 for that area. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the City Attorney be instructed to proper° e resolution authorizing the preparation of plans., estimates of costs and estimated returns, of tho outlined improvement. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated et the present time there is ponding the improvement of the tidelands. There aro 20 acres undor con- sideration. We need sowers, utilities and wa tor. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that Attorney Campbell be instructed to prepare, the necessary resolution autborizing City Manager _h odos to present estimates and eosts on the improvement of the tidelands. Carried, ell Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN brought up tho utter of the roport of the audtt as prepared by Mr. Bonnell. MAYOR CARRICAN stated he thought it would bo well to hold this over until the next meeting so the other mombers of the Council may have an opportunity to check it. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated Chula Vista has invited tho Council, the City Manager and City Attornoy to attend a water mooting, November 7th at 7:00 P.M. 11/5 109 Moved by McClure, socondod by Parchen, that the mooting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen. present voting ayo. MAY01,, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, t ;LIEOP_ fl /7 7 ATTEST: CITY CLERK 11/5