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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952 12-09 CC ADJ MIN119 National City California, December 9, 1952 Adjourned meeting of December 2, 1952, of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Maurice Qarrigan at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Councilmen absent: Hart. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, 1952, and the regular meeting of December 2, 1952, be dispensed with.. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Rhodes, Gautereaux. ATTORNEY MERIDETH CAMPBELL was present in regard to deannex- ation of property in Rancho Mesa. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES regarding the deannexation, was read. The following figures represent the signatures on the petition to deannex: Total area. 457.33 acres, total area of property represented by signature on petition, 366.70 acres, percentage 80.18%; total assessed valuation, $28,000.00, total assessed valuation of property represented by signature on petition, $19,250.00, percentage 68.70. MERIDETH CAMPBELL stated that several of the names listed as not having signed the petition had signed a petition which he submitted. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated they had signed, but City Attorney Campbell and he contacted all the property owners on Rachael Avenue and the following withdrew their petition: Sylvain & Frances Ulerwyk; Daniel P. Bavert; Maximiano & Avis D. Tulao. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the report shows 68.7%, so it does not meet the requirement, which is 75%, therefore the request must be denied. ATTORNEY MERIDETH CAMPBELL said he would like to request this be tabled until the next meeting. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, the petition be tabled until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. JOE RAMOS, representing the Chamber of Commerce, was present regarding the Christmas decoartions. The Chamber of Commerce received from National City merchants a total of $1,683.50, and it was their understanding that if the Chamber would raise $1,500.00 the City would match any amount up to that if they had bills to cover it, and they now have sufficient bills and they are asking for the money. RESOLUTION NO. 5815 was read, approving a supplemental agree- ment between the City of National City and the National City Chamber of Commerce. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City of National City, be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute said supplemental agreement for and upon behalf of said City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Resolut- ion be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. HERBERT A. BARNES was present and asked why a letter which he sent to the Council had not been put on the agenda. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that the agenda was made up for the regular meeting which was to be held last Tuesday. The letter came in after the meeting so it did not get on the agenda. MR. BARNES said he is asking that he be given some portion of the City's insurance. GLENN EGGEN, 6 N. Belmont Ave., was present, and stated he would like to bring to title attention of the Council the deplor- able condition of the streets in National Vista. They are less 12/9 120 than three years old and to his knowledge have not been worked on since put in by the contractors. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that City Manager Rhodes check and see what can be done. E. T. GRUHOT, 34 N. Drexel, was present, and also stated that the condition of Drexel is bad and at the end of the street there is a hole about ten inches deep. PAUL E. TREJO, 133 N. Clairmont, was present, and stated at the corner of Clairmont and Division there is a mud hole and if it is not filled in, it could cause a bad accident. He said he would like to see something done about the streets. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated the unfortunate part of the whole situation is that each time that the Council and the Planning Commission has attempted to put in stringent regulations to get the proper kind of streets in the beginning, we run into opposition due to the high cost, etc. and then the streets do not hold up and they then become the City's responsibility. We should require permanent streets in the new subdivisions_ He referred it to the Ci'Vy Manager to see what can be done in this particular case. MR. TREJO said he would like to know when they are going to get busses to the point where they can be conveniently used in that area. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated the Council has no control over the bus com- pany, it can recommend but cannot force. MR. TREJO said he could present a petition to the Council, requesting them, to forward the request for this service to the bus company. MAYOR CARRIGAN said if a petition is presented they will be glad to cooperate. DANIEL THAYER, 225 E. 1st Street, was present, and stated he had filed an application to move a building and asked if it would be acted on at this meeting, to which Mayor Carrigan affirmed. W. T. 'PLESS, 14 N. Belmont Avenue, was present, and stated he would like to find out about the speed limit on Division Street. In talking with a police officer in National City, he stated it is a 55 mile zone in the vicinity of Harbison and Euclid Avenues. There are a great many children in this vicinity, and asked if something could be done to slow down the speed limit. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he believes the Council has the right to reduce certain areas to either 35 or 40 miles. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated the Attorney will check into this to see if there is a possibility of reducing ,the zone, and if so we will refer it to the Traffic Safety Committee. MR. PLESS said he would also like to know about sidewalks in this district. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated either the property owner can install them, or if you wish the entire district put in at one time it can go to a special assessment district on the presentation of a petition from the area. MAYOR CARRIGAN referred the 55 mile zone on Division Street to the City Attorney for his findings, and he'in turn will refer it to the Traffic Safety Committee for a recommendation. J. C. BOUDREAUX, 7 N. Drexel Street, was present and stated that Drexel at Division is greatly damaged and cars making a left hand turn off Division come in at a rapid speed at times and there is a school bus stop at Division and Drexel and since there are no sidewalks it is very dangerous for the children. He would like to have action taken on this particular corner as soon as possible. MAYOR CARRIGAN announced that it was 8:00 P.M. and time for' the opening of bids on insurance and motorcycle. The follow- ing bid on insurance was opened: THE GREAT AMERICAN INDEMN- ITY COMPANY bid $23,392.42 for aperiod of three years from January 1, 1953, on the Comprehensive Liability Policy, plus 12/9 121 $7.00 per annum per police officer for false arrest cover- age with a limit of $10,000.00 each accident. Excess false arrest coverage with a limit of $90,000.00 (making total limit $100,000.00) in Lloyds of London can be provided at a rate oN approximately $8.00 per annum per police officer, subject to firm quotation from London. MAYOR CARRIGAN re- ferred the bid to City Manager Rhodes for checking. BIDS FOR MOTORCYCLE were opened as follows: FLOYD EB",DE CO., $889.00; SAN DIEGO HARLEY-DAVIDSON CO., $938.45. COMMUNICAT- ION FROM GUY URQUHART was read, stating they were unable to bid on a police motorcycle as the specifications were written for a specific make of motor rather than a general service police motorcycle. MAYOR CARRIGAN referred the bids to the City Manager for checking and a report at the next meeting. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that. City Manager Rhodes has had no further communication from the Board of Education in regard to additional appropriations, and Mr. Rhodes is going to contact the schools. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this laid over until the next meeting. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there is a petition from property owners requesting paving of McKinley Avenue, which is pro- bably being checked by the Engineer's Office and until the Council receives it, no action can be taken. MAYOR CARRIGAN laid it over until the next meeting. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that Mr. Rhodes contacted the City of San Diego regarding the purchase of chlorine, but we are unable to purchase under their contract, and Mr. Rhodes would like to enter into the contract with McKesson & Robbins. RESOLUTION NO. 5816 was read, approving an agreement between the City of National City and McKesson & Robbins. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City of NationaiCity, is, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same for and upon behalf of said City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it is City Manager Rhodes' recommend- ation that Trott and Kingaard, Inc., who were the lowest bidder be awarded the contract for the construction of the pumping plant. RESOLUTION NO. 5817 was read, accepting the bid of Trott and Kingaard, Inc., dated November 18, 1952, and awarding; the contract to said Trott and Kingaard, Inc. The City Manager is hereby directed to notify said bidder of said acceptance of said award. The City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare the contract therefor, and Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City, is hereby authorized and directed to execute said contract for and upon behalf of said City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the application of W. H. Lewis to purchase Lot 5, Block 211, tax deeded property, at public auction, in the amount of $200.00 plus cost of sale for the property. The City of • National City does not own the fee title to the property and can only deliver a quitclaim deed for the City's interest. There is $205.00 in delinquent taxes against the property. 12/9 122 Mr. Rhodes appraised the property at $500.00, and recommend- ed that the City set a minimum price of a quitclaim deed at $205.00 plus cost of the sale, and authorize the City Clerk to auction the property at a.time advertised. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the City Manager's re- commendation be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ED. EUBANKS regarding the grading of "T" Avenue, was read. He requested the City to establish a grade for "T" Avenue beginning at 8th Street and extend- ing to a minimum of 125 feet north of 7th Street; also that a grade be established on 7th Street beginning at "T" Avenue, and extending 300 feet east. He asked that the Council consider the improvement of 7th Street 300 feet east of "T" Avenue with a surface that will stand up under the water that has been diverted to this street, and a workable expense shared between the City and himself. MAYOR CARRIGAN request- ed the letter be referred to City Manager Rhodes. COMMUNICATION FROM HERBERT A. BARNES was read, requesting the Council to give him the $4o,0oe.00 fire policy as well as a fair share of any new business. The communication was ordered filed. APPLICATION OF THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY for extension of time to construct a spur track along Harrison Avenue, was presented. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the Council has previously agreed the Railway Company can lay the track, and suggested it be referred to the City Engineer for his recommendation. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be referred to the City Engineer. COMMUNICATION FROM THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT in regard to the City's intention to pay water taxes, was presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that not later than December loth the City must declare its intention to pay any portion out of municipal funds for the 1953-54 fiscal year water tax. RESOLUTION NO. 5818 was read, declaring the City's intention to pay from the municipal funds an amount equal to fifty percent of the amount of water taxes of the Metropolitan Water District. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHOR- ITY for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1952, and a statement of water stored by the Authority and delivered to member agencies, was presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY was read, to which was attached an application seek- ing authority to construct, operate and maintain a spur track on Cleveland Avenue to serve a new industry located in Block 273. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested the application be referred to the City Engineer. EASEMENTS FROM MARGARET TALLEY BENNETT for a storm sewer; JOSEPH A. FRITZ; NORMAN G. and BEULAH B. LUNDGREN, for sewer construction, were presented. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested the easements be referred to Attorney Campbell to prepare the proper resolution. 12/9 123 APPLICATION FOR TAX AUCTION from E. B. Osborne, was presented. Mr. Osborne deposited $600.oO as the minimum bid on Lots 375 and 376 of Lincoln Acres Annex No. 2. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the City has $400.00 in taxes against the property. City Manager Rhodes estimated the appraised value at $600.00. RESOLUTION NO. 5819 was read, setting the sum of $600.00 as the minimum bid for Lots 375 and 376 of Lincoln Acres Annex No. 2, in the City of National City. Moved by Sarn, second- ed by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT was read, requesting an increase in salary. MAYOR CARRIGAN referred the letter to the City Manager for his recommendation. COUNCILMAN McCLURE asked that the City Manager give a report on how our salary schedule compares with our neighboring city, such as Chula Vista and cities of comparable size. COMMUNICATION FROM VICTOR A. TOLAR addressed to the City Manager was read, regarding a bill for refuse collection. Mr. Tolar states he moved to 3039 E. 19th Street in December, 1951, and did not receive service until November, 1952, however he paid for this service for several months. He stated he is willing to pay for service as of Nov. 1, 1952, but does not feel obligated to pay the past due balance when he did not receive service. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, recommending that the Council authorize the cancelling of the bill for $4.00 and render a bill for .$2.00 for November and December. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the recommendation of the City Manager be followed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY regard- ing the detachment of property described as Lots 135 to 145, inclusive, National Vista, from the City of National City, was read. In comparing the area described in Resolut- ion No. 5621 with the area annexed to the City of San Diego, it was found that the City of San Diego has annexed one- half of the adjacent Divisibon Street and Harbison Avenue, which areas have apparently not been excluded from the City of National City, thus resulting in an overlapping area included in both cities. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be referred to Attorney Campbell to report back at the next meeting. APPLICATION BY DANIEL 0. THAYER to move a building, was read. The building is to be moved to ttie rear of the lot on which it is now located, which is described as the Wz of Lot 8 of Thelen's Resubd. and is to be used as a work shop. It was approved by BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the request be granted, with 90 day time limit. MR. THAYER stated he wishes to use the building for a work shop for himself and as storage space. ATTORNEY CAMPBBLL stated if the Council authorize the moving of the garage, that is all they are authorizing, and can be used for no other purpose than what is legally stated. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN appointed Councilman Parchen to act on the Finance Committee pro tem in the absence of Councilman Hart. 12/9 124 BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $12,042.01 Traffic Safety Fund 1,152.19 Park Fund 210.21 Retirement Fund 2,330.62 Harbor Fund 111.29 Trust & Agency Fund 149.27 Payroll Fund 33,410.37 TOTAL $49,405.96 Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented a binder on the comprehensive liabil- ity insurance policy, effective to January 1, 1953. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved it as to form. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the binder be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented a Certificate of Insurance from Albert E. Heflin and referred it to the City Attorney for approval. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved it as to form. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Certificate of Insurance be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that in regard to the application for excavation permit to James Wesley Reid, that under the Excavation Ordinance a fatihful performance bond and public liability bond must be furnished. Mr. Rhodes has recommended that $1,000.00 is sufficient as a faithful performance bond and $5,000.00 as a public liability bond. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen, that the recommendation of City Manager Rhodes be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMPREHENSIVE HIGHWAY SURVEY on California State Highways, was presented and ordered filed. PETITION FROM PROPERTY OWNERS requesting the following work be done: To pave with asphaltic concrete or cement concrete be- tween curbs on Cleveland Avenue between 14th and 21st Street, provided the signers on the petition consider the costs not to be excessive, was presented. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the petition referred to the City Manager for checking. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL NEON COMPANY was read, stating they have a lease on the premises at 1823 McKinley Avenue dated in August, giving them the privilege of installing a billboard, also a contract from a National City merchant to display his advertisement at this location, which will tend to bring more people into the heart of National City, as it is in a form of directional advertisement. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that under the ordinance the Council has no power to grant a variance with - but changing the ordinance. APPLICATION BY LEON PAYNE to move .a building, was road. The present location of the building is 235 "B" Avenue and is to be moved by 139 W. 13th Street. BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD approved the application subject to repairs as stated on application. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be laid over until the next meet- ing in order that the building may be checked by the Council. 12/9 125 COMMUNICATION FROM THE 20-30 CLUB OF NATIONAL CITY-CHULA VISTA was read, stating they would like permission as a Club project to paint house numbers on the curbs in the improved areas of National City. The purpose of doing this is to solicit voluntary donations for the Rheumatic Fever Fund. Moved by Sarn, seconded by McClure, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM DALEY CORPORATION was read, requesting a thirty day extension of time on their contract for the improve- ment of Roosevelt Avenue. CITY MANAGER RHODES approved the request. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC W0RKS OFFICE ELEVENTH NAVAL DISTRICT in regard to the contract covering garbage and trash removal at Homoja Housing area, was presented. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated they have agreed to carry on until June, 1953. The communicat- ion was ordered filed. REQUEST FOR A REFUND by William Hairrell in the amount of $1.00 for advance payment on refuse bill for December, was read. Mr. Hairrell stated he moved on November 23rd. CITY TREASURER HOLGATE approved the request. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the refund. be made. Carried, by the following vote to-wjtt. Ayes: McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. APPLICATION BY JOHN H. FICKEL to move a building, was read. The present location of the building is 840 "N" Avenue, and is to be moved to 2120 E. 8th Street, to be used as a garage. BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD has approved the application for garage use only. Moved by Sarn, seconded by McClure, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF ON SALE BEER by Elbo Rest, 305 Highland Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for the month of November, 1952, was presented and ordered filed, COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the request of the South Bay Irrigation District that the Council adopt a resolution similar to Resolution #23 of the South Bay Irrigation District. They are requesting that the City of National City join with them in asking the Public Utilities Commission to enlarge the service area of the California Water and Telephone Company to :include all of the area in the South Bay Irrigation District. There might be occasions in the case of a water shortage where it would be detrimental to the City of National City. Until National City gets some guarantee from either the South Bay Irrigation District or the California Water and Telephone Company that it will not have it's water supply depleted, Mr. Rhodes stated he cannot recommend that the Council adopt such aresolution. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested the communication be filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER NODES was read, returning the petition from the property owners on "K" Avenue between 18th and 24th, and 23rd Vetween "J" and "L" for the installation of concrete curbs and gutters, sidewalks and pavement of the street with asphaltic concrete with a forty foot driveway. The signers of the two petitions represent 851% of the total frontage and it is recommended they be granted. MAYOR CARRIGAN 12/9 126 referred the petitions to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolutions to authorize the preparing of the plans and specifications. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, stating the Sewer Department is in need of a new loader and backfiller, and recommended that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for one four wheeled pneumatic tired heavy-duty Tractor Loader with 3/4 yard capacity bucket. Moved by Sarn, seconded by McClure, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids, as recommended by the City Manager. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the petition signed by 78.1 percent of the property owners on Clairmont Street between Norfolk and Division for the installat- ion of concrete sidewalks against the curb, same to be four feet wide. The petitioners request this be done under the 1911 Act and it was recommended that the petition be granted. MAYOR CARRIGAN referred the petition to Attorney Campbell to prepare the proper resolution. REPORT OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT for the month of November, 1952, was presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, stating the improvements of Hilltop Park Subdivision have not been com- pleted and the streets are still unpaved. Mr. Clarence E. Morris has a bond of the Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York in the amount of $2,000.00 to guarantee the install- ation of the improvements. It is the opinion of the City Manager that the City should now collect on the bond and finish the work. It is recommended the City Manager be authorized to call for bids for the oiling of the streets in accordance with the plans that were approved by the City Council, and notify the bonding company that it must pay the bill. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the communication referred to the City Attorney for checking. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding a bill against Mrs. Marie Freeman, 907 "D" Avenue, for the collect- ion of rubbish during the months of November and December, in the amount of $2.00. Mrs. Freeman claims that she does not require the service of the refuse department as she only sleeps at the address given. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that since this is not legally her residence, and if she is not using the service, there is no legal obligation to pay. If she takes trash across the street that is in violation of the ordinance, which is not before the Council at this time, so you are legally within your lights to authorize the cancellation of the bill. There is no refund to be granted, merely the cancellation of an account. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the bill be cancelled. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, requesting that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the collection of garbage in the City of National City for the year 1953. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR EXCAVATION PERMIT by B. E. Reid, 1924 "0" Avenue, was presented. The location of the property to be excavated is at 16th and Lanoitan. MAYOR CARRIGAN referred the application to the City Manager and Engineer for checking, and 12/9 127 report at the next meeting. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance prohibiting smoking on busses in the City of National City,was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 843, "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SMOKING OF PIPES, CIGARS AND CIGARETTES IN ANY PUBLIC BUS ENGAGED IN THE SERVICE OF TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS WITH'_IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR HIRE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FO.ii THE VIOLATION THERE- OF." Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5820 was read, augmenting salary Resolution No. 5736 by adding the following: Draftsman II Transit Man (Engineering) Rate 19 Rate 19 (.."311 378 (3311-378 Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there have been two men employed, one as a Draftsman II and one as a Transit Man Engineering. Colwert P. Simonds was employed as Draftsman Iland W. M. Bonham as Transit Man Engineering. At the request of the Department Head and the City Manager he has asked that they be started on Step C. It will require the Council's consent. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the employment of Colwert P. Simonds and W. M. Bonham be ratified at Step C on the pay scale. Carried, all Councilmen present vac nI' aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that on Dec. 5, 1949,'Warrant #5584 was issued in favor of Merideth Campbell for the sum of $100.00, and on Feb. 6, 1951, Warrant #987 was issued in favor of Newberry Cleaners for the sum of.$3.80. Neither of ~;hose warrants have been cashed. CITY CLERK ALSTON has contacted both Merideth Campbell and Mr. Newberry. Merideth Campbell stated he had received the check and it has been cashed. The Newberry Cleaners stated they did not receive the check. Mr. Bonnell has asked that the Council authorize Mrs. Alston to cancel those two warrants on her records and also authorize Miss Holgate, City Treasurer, to notify the bank to stop pay- ment on the outstanding checks. Moved by Parchen,.s:conded by McClure, that the warrants be cancelled. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that it will cost approximately $250.00 for an actuarial in connection with the Retirement Contract. It is Mr. Rhodes' recommendation that you proceed, and if it meets with the approval of the Council a resolution will be prepared for presentation at the next meeting. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested the resolution be prepared. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that at the last meeting Resolution No. 5813 was adopted, granting a zone variance to G. C. Trotochau for the purpose of constructing a four -unit, two- story apartment. The report that had originally been sub- mitted by the Planning Commission stated "for the purpose of constructing four -unit, two-story apartment structures." They have resubmitted it and pointed out that their recommendation 12/9 128 stated "structures." The Council may rescind their former resolution and adopt one; which provides for more than one four -unit, two-story apartment, or they can allow their resolution to stand. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding Conditional Exception No. 433, signed by G.C. Trotochau, relative to the S 1398' N 179.8' Ez of 10 Are Lot 12, Quarter Section 153, except the E 140' and Wl 125', located in the 2000 Block between Highland and "F" Avenues. Petitioner desires permission to subdivide the described property into lots having between 49 and 50 feet of frontage on 20th Street; to acquire the maximum amount of lots in a given amount of frontage. There was no opposition to this request. The Planning Commission recommended the request be granted. A tentative map of Highland Villa was presented at the same time which covers that area. deport received from the City Engineering Dept. advised this map meets with their approval, but that the: 49' lots would be a matter for the: Planning Commission. Report received from the Fire Dept. advised that a street or portion of a street will give the Fite Dept. access to the property. The Planning Commission recommended that the tentative map be accepted; subject to a four foot easement across the south side of the entire property for public utilities. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated no action can be taken on the acceptance of the tentative map of Hihland Villa at this time, and since this concerns the same property, it might be well to hold over the other requests so that action can be taken on all three requests at one time. Moved by McClure; seconded by Sarn, that this be laid over. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that the: tentative map of Goodwin Park Subd. which was laid over from the :.ast r, e _ag because of certain provisions that were not ecE7Vi.0(1 v, i :1:, ' ._ -^ tdy to be presented as they have include .h spec__Loa?-.'_cn., as required. MAYOR E ,snQ suggested f i.meets with �.,. Count l's approval that it be held over urtj._ the ne_.t ueeting so th4t the Attorney may prepare the re5o u n_on thu tgillietive map. There were no objection!. RESOLUTION NO. 5821 was read, authorizing the followi.n„ st'm incurred for capital asset be paid out of the Capital Outlay Fund: Don Lesh, for moving building, as part of the coot of real property known as the Fire Station, $100.00, Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that the City Manager be authorized to install the signs which read: "National City" which prior to this time has been hanging over the intersection of 8th and National; and is now over in the garage, be put at the southern City limits on National Avenue, and he be authorized to either write letters to the sign companies or advertise for bids to hang same. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the City Manager be so authorized, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he would like to have the Council authorize the City Manager and himself to -negotiate. for 20,000 lumen street lights on 8th Street; intersection of '2nd and Highland; 18th and Highland; 30th and Highland; 24th and National; 8th and Palm; 21st and National. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the authorization be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 12/9 129 DOROTHY JENSEN was present, and stated that sometime ago the Council decided it would be the policy that when they advertise the sale of property to use the given location as well as the legal description. The legal description was mentioned this evening at three different times but we do not know where the property is located. Mrs. Jensen asked if that could be in- cluded when property is advertised for auction. MAYOR C.RRIGAN said he thought it should be and asked CITY CLERK ALSTON to sec that it is done. Moved by Parchen; seconded by Sarn; that the meeting be closed. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye DTI TIONLL 12/9