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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956 03-06 CC MIN�322 � National City, California, March 6, 1956 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 1:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Fessman, Jensen, Hodge. Council members absent: Heck, Hollingsworth. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Wagner, Curran, Lill, Holgate, Bailey, Gautereaux. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Rev. Faye Brice. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 28, 1956, be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6580 was read, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSivjENT DISTRICT (FIFTH STREET)". Moved by Fessman, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be ad- opted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Hollingsworth. RESOLUTION NO. 6581 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (FIFTH STREET)". Moved by Jensen, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Hollingsworth. RESOLUTION NO. 6582 was read, vacating that certain alley located on Lots 1 through 10, inclusive and 17 through 22 inclusive, Block 20. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolut- ion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Heck, Hollingsworth. CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that the Certificate of Insurance issued by Industrial Indemnity Company certifies that Billie Melton, dba B & J Construction Company has workmen's compensation, and it is recommended it be approved and filed. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Fessman, that the recommendation of the Attorney be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated at the last meeting there was a question submitted with reference to the possible effect of the election code section regarding serving on election boards. Section 695 of the election code provides that when an employee of the City does serve as an election officer that the employee cannot draw salary for the time spent serving as an election officer. This section has been interpreted by the Supreme Court in only one case, and the case held that the section was constitutional. There was also some discussion in the opinion as to what type of employee was covered by this section; however it does not afford any real answer to the problem submitted to the City Attorney at the last meeting, and therefore he would recommend that inasmuch as Mrs. Jensen stated that she was perfectly willing that the prorata share of her monthly salary of $10.00, and later specified that she meant $2.50 be deducted, would certainly be a reasonable way to solve any possible question in this matter, especially since Mrs. Jensen has volunteered to make that adjustment. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated that if she is guilty of anything, it is perfectly okay then the $2.50 can be kept, but on principle, states that she is not an employee of the City, no employee is ever elected, she is an official of the City, and in order to keep that principle straight she will demand the $2.50 later on when she is proved right. 3/6 233 BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Spec Gas Tax Imp. Fund Trust & Agency Fund Special Street Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL presented: $16,199„56 59385 124.08 187.00 1,000.00 18,483.29 27,951.16 $64,538.94 COUNCILMAN HECK present. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Jensen, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Absent: Hollingsworth, COUNCILWOt.'N HOLLINGSWORTH present. WILLIAM FRANCH, representing the National City Oil Terminals Company, was present in regard to their application for a relocat- ion permit. ATTORNEY _VERIDETH CAMPBELL was present, representing the Oil Terminals Company. Mr. Campbell stated it is a matter of temporary storage until we find out the Council's thinking on the storage of petroleum products. He said he checked with the Asst. Fire Chief and they are submitting a new plan to conform with the new code which is proposed to be adopted, instead of the one in existence. APPLICATION OF NATIONAL CITY OIL TERMINALS COMPANY to move four storage tanks to be moved to Block 242, Cleveland Avenue betwee.{n s4n,d 15th Street, for use as pet- roleum storage termina V, tiE,. "FROM THE BUILDING DEPT. stated the matter has been referred to the Fire Department, under pro- visions of Ordinance 598, governing storage of volatile and in- flammable liquids. REPORT FROM CITY PLANNER WA3NER was read. FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was present and stated the proposed relocation of the storage tanks proposes a problem from the Fire Department's standpoint in the size of the tanks and the storage amount. Under the present Ordinance 598 it requires that a wall of sufficient size be erected around the area in Which Uie 'ankis,._ar to be, located. The storage tanks would create a fire hazard condition to the residences in the area. We are quite concerned, although we realize it is in an industrial area, and such types of industry. we would like to have in our City as well as other types of indust- ry, but we should have some type of control in locations so that it would not create a hazard to surrounding property. Mr. Bailey said he personally, at this time, would recommend that the applicat- ion be denied under the proposed setup. We would wish so me com- petent person to make an inspection of the tanks before they locate them anywhere for the storage of inflammable liquid. If the re- quest before the Council is that they be moved there on a tempor- ary basis then we do not enter into it, but if moved there for purpose of use we do and naturally we will require the ordinance to be fulfilled. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated if these tanks are to be moved, with aporovai of the Council, to this proposed site and not for use, then he would recommend that the Council require a sufficient and adequate bond with stipulations, setting up a time element and all the necessary safeguards. Moved by Jensen, second- ed by Hollingsworth, that the application be denied. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen. Nays: Hodge. ATTORNEY R,IERIDETH CAMPBELL stated he assumes the Council has no objections to moving the tanks outside the City. MAYOR HODGE stated it might be advisable to see if there is another location available in National City. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he wished it understood that they are moving the tanks out. 3/6 234 CITY ,,LANAGER BIRD reported that he was called by the South Bay Irrigation District's Chairman, Mr. Fred Stafford, who inquired as to what action, if any, had been taken by the City Council and a letter was written to the South Bay Irrigation District, inform- ing them of the official action of the City Council as of February 21st; that the City Council made a declaration of intention and policy on behalf of the City of National City, that the feasi- bility report of Leeds, Hill and Jewett be accepted by the City and that the City Attorney be instructed to proceed further in cooperation with the South Bay Irrigation District to set up a formula to work out an adequate plan. Mr. Stafford called again today wanting to know when, or if when, the City Council cares to meet with the South Bay Irrigation District's Board, Mr. Bird said he explained that under this directive, Mr. Curran in con- nection with Mr. Engstrand, their Attorney, would unquestionably have a rep6ft at that time and of necessity a meeting would have tb',be called to go over the Attorneys' report as to the procedure to,be taken. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he did not think we should meet until the Attorneys have had ample opportunity to go through the various plans and give a complete resume to both the South Bay Irrigation District and ourselves as to what would be the most feasible plan to proceed. CITY MANAGER BIRD said he would like to call Mr. Stafford at thistime as the South Bay Irrigation Dis- trict's Board is in session and he will give him the information that the Council will meet with them at such time as the reports from the Attorneys are received. CLAIM FOR REFUND on sales tax by El Roy Elofson was presented. CITY TREASURER HOLIATE stated she has written for information in regard to this but so far has received no reply, COUNCILMAN HECK stated that rather than table this matter, that we place the burden of proof on the licensee; when he brings in evidence from the State Board of Equalization that he has received a refund from them, it can be presented for a refund of the City's sales tax to the Council. MISS HOLGATE stated she has ascertained that Mr. Elofson's Accountant is a Public Accountant and not a Certified Public Accountant. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the matter be tabled until such time as the State Board of Equalization makes a refund. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated that Mr. Boston who owns the Boston Pharmacy paid his business license in January. He waited until the last day ashe was waiting for a deal to sell the store, and the sale was not consummated until the first of March. Mr. Boston paid the tax rather than have a penalty on the license, and the new owner had to take out a business license, which means a double license on that one business. The License Clerk worked it out on the volume of business Mr. Boston did for the two months to pay on a pro-rata basis, Mrs. H ollingsworth stated she would like to ask the City Attorney whether our new business license ordin- ance would entitle Mr. Boston a refund of $17.50. MAYOR HODGE referred it to the City Attorney for a report. RESOLUTION NO. 6583 was read, authorizing the expenditures of the sums hereinafter set forth from the Capital Outlay Fund; Pace Construction Company, $306.42, for sewer extension on 16th Street between "M" and Palm; Squires Belt Material Company, $556.20, for sewer. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resol- ution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO BOUNDARY COMMISSION was read, notify- ing the Council that the City of Chula Vista intends to annex the territory delineated on the attached map. CITY CLERK ALSTON re- ferred this to the Engineer's Office and memorandum from City Engineer Lill stated the area proposed to be annexed to Chula Vista 3/6 235 "Hilltop Village Annexation" is south and east of the City of Chula Vista and does not concern National City. APPLICATION TO MOVE BUILDING by Charles O. Powers, was presented. The building is to be moved from the Southeast corner of Lot 69 of Horton's Purchase to near Southwest corner of the same lot and to be used as a dwelling. REPORTS FROM THE BUILDING DEPT. and CITY PLANNER WAGNER were read. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the application be denied. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen. Nays: H odge. APPLICATION BY FRITZ A. NACHANT was read, requesting permission to install two excessive width driveways on 8th Street and two on Harbison Avenue, at the southeast intersection of 8th and Harbison kre. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated the application has been approved Ly Engineering and by Management. It is the Manager's recommend- a',ion that the application be approved and a resolution prepared. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the application be approv- ed in accordance with the previous instructions of the Council of all improvements and 64 foot travelway, and that a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. APPLICATION BY WESTERN SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT COM?ANY was read, requesting permission to construct one 35 foot commercial drive- way on Southwest corner of 8th and Harbison, and two 38 foot commercial driveways on 8th Street. The application was approved by Engineer and by the City Manager, and it is the Manager's recommendation the application be approved and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary resolution. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager's re- commendation be approved and a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None CITY MANAGER BIRD stated sometime ago we set up certain funds with the purpose in mind of entering into a contract with the State of California of augmenting our Engineering and Planning Divisions by providing for them necessary and adequate aerial photography. In that connection Mr. Lill and Mr. Wagner were asked to set forth certain specifications necessary to get a figure on what they deemed essential. MEMORA.,DUM FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read, stating it is proposed that the City con- tract for aerial photography and mapping of the area within the City limits and certain fringe areas on the north and east, or a total area of approximately 4800 acres. The prices for such aerial survey and mapping vary considerably, but it is believed that the items proposed could be obtained at a cost of $6,000.00 to $8,000.00. A maximum of $3,000.00 is currently budgeted for such work from additional Engineering funds made available by the State Division of Highways. It is proposed that the remainder of the cost of the project be paid from the Drainage Fund. The photos and maps resulting from such a project will be of much value to the City in its drainage program, and also useful in planning work and other City operations. The contract for aerial photos and maps could be awarded from a comparison of either formal or informal bids. The opinion of the Engineering Dept. is that the informal bids would prove satisfactory and would avoid the City being in the controversial position of requesting formal bids for engineer- ing services. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we need these aerial photos to be brought up to date on the ever changing contour, the planning of our drainage system and in relation to major streets and pro- posed extensions. It is the recommendation, subject to the ap- proval of the City Attorney as to the question of informal or formal bids, that we be given authority to proceed in getting the 3/6 236 City photographed. COUNCILMAN HECK asked if we have sufficient funds in our Drainage Fundi CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we have ninety some thousand dollars. These maps which we are asking for should result in a savings of engineering services of between $16,000.00 and r25,000.00. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollings- worth, that the Manager's recommendation be approved, subject to the Attorney's interpretation, and that the necessary funds be derived from the Special Drainage Fund. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None, CITY MANAGER BIRD stated on February 21st a resolution was read declaring intention to approve amendment to the contract provid- ing for participation in State Employees' Retirement System, which was referred to the Finance Committee. It is the opinion of the Finance Committee that it be resubmitted and the resolution be adopted so we can proceed within the required time limit. RESOLUTION NO. 6584 was read, "RESOLUTION OF INTE';TION TO APPROVE AUENDviENT TO CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN STATE EM- 7 0YEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM". Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated he had a bill from tyr1 D, Phelps, as follows: As per contract dated Oct. 24, 1952, 18th Street im- provement, 5% of estimated cost $125,000.00, total amount due t6,266.70. Mr. Bird stated if there were no objections he would refer it to the City Attorney. No objections were voiced. CITY NANAGER BIRD stated that sometime ago he asked the Council's permission to join collectively with the County of San Diego, San Diego Unified School District, City of San Diego and other municipal corporations within the area for the purpose of bidding on three million gallons of gasoline. We have received copies of those bids and at this time would like authorization to accept the bid of the Standard Oil Company for the supply of our require- ments of gasoline for the ensuing eleven months. The reason for the eleven months -is because of the fact that our present contract does not expire until April 1st. The Standard Oil Company bid as shown is the lowest bid in the over all proposal. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Fessman, that the ".:ty Manager be em- powered to enter into a contract with the Counr.y and other mun- icipal agencies to accept this contract, for a period of eleven months. Carried, by the following vote to -wit; Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None, „EtelORANDUu3 FROM CITY ENGINEER LILL was read stating he had two deeds for street purposes to the City for the widening of Burden Drive, 7th Street Lc 8i-.h Street, from )0 feet to 60 feet width. The deed for the westerly 10 feet of widening is from the Paradise Valley Sanitarium & Hospital, Inc., and the deed for the easterly 10 feet of widening is from the Southeastern California Association of Seventh -day Adventists. It is recommended that these deeds be accepted by the City and thus eliminate a segment of inadequate width street. It is the Manager's recommendation that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the resolution to accept the deeds. Roved by Jensen, seconded by Fessman, that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY JvANAGER BIRD stated he was under the impression that its had been approved by the Planning Commission, and find that he was wrong in his assumption. At this time he said he would like to ask the Council to reconsider the motion and refer it to the Planning Commission for a report, in accordance with 3/6 237 State law. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Fessman, that the pre- vious motion be rescinded. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the deeds for widening Burden Drive be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported that we have been informed by our right- of-way man that all the deeds for 16th Street rights -of -way have been received with one exception, which is 86 feet fronting on 16th Street and they have been left in the City Engineer's office, and will probably have them ready for acdeptance at the next Council meeting. CITY MANAGER BIRD reported in relation to the session of the Civilian Defensc Association which he attended in Santa Ana. This Association met for the purpose of sponsoring legislation to continue primarily matching funds which in the past we have been receiving fifty percent from the Federal Government and twenty- five percent from the State. Proper resolutions were prepared and forwarded to State Legislators and also to the Managers' Con- ference which met the following week in the City of Anaheim. It became quite apparent when the matter came before the City Managers' Conference, and it was the consensus of opinion that a great :amber of the cities feel they are paying two or three different times for this so e;.11ed "grab bag" as set forth by the State and Federal Government in relation to the matching funds program; with the result, the Managers' Conference of the League took no action either for or against forwarding the proposal to the Board of Directors to be presented before the State Legislature in this present budget. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to the Conference in Anaheim he wished to report that it was a very interesting and informative session primarily because it touched upon a number of subjects of City government with which we are faced. The question in re- lation to a fire alarm system was brought forth. It was some- thing we have been looking forward to for sometime. Whether it will materialize or not is dependent on the Federal Communications System. However, we did pass resolutions askir_g the Federal Communications System to grant to the City of San Jose, as a pilot city, a wave length wherein a new method of fire and police alarm reporting can be tried out and tested. In other words, we set a transmitter andreceiver on a pole or pedestal at a street corner and a citizen picks up the telephone and calls in by air, with no wires or anything else, stating his troubles. We also went into something which perhaps is startlinc; but we must face it. There is prophe,ed for the State of California, from very reliable sources, ar. .ncrease in the cost of all materials and labor on a ten year basis of roughly three percent, which means that ten years hence we will be paying 30% more for all types of services, materials and labor. Also we find that we are definitely cooperative partners with quite a number of different agencies. This was brought about by a report on general obligation and re- venue bonds. Where a City has maintained its good credit and has not passed bond issues and we find that it is overlapped by a water district, or a sanitation district, or a school district, wherein they have bonded themselves to the capacity, it has creat- ed an unfavorable condition to the city, if and when they come up for bonds, with the result that we can be faced with paying per- haps from a half to three-quarters of a cent more interest on any bond issue which we may perhaps ask our people to pass. The ses- sion also went into the labor problem, and in the Kruger report 3/6 238 to the City of Los Angeles which will be unquestionably adopted by the City of Los Angeles, it will set a base pay for firemen and policemence from 4p500.00 to $512.00 per month; correspondingly all services of municipal employment will increase. There is a growing tendency of municipal employees associations becoming members of the Union since the amalgamation of the C. I. O. and A. F. L. Another thing of great interest was the fact that Civilian Defense activities in Yuba City, Marysville, Santa Cruz, etc. showed quite a number of errors in their actual disaster work, bound up by red tape, bound up by the fact that such an organizat- ion is on paper in the main, and it is the coming thought now if the State of California eliminates matching funds, it behooves cities to set up within their own organization a disaster organ- ization, such as the one we had in 1940-42, using city employees in key spots, so that we do have a nuclei of an operating organ- ization in the event of an earthquake, disastrous fire, or cyclone, so that we can give at lease some immediate aid until such time as other agencies can arrive. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager be authorized to call a meeting of those key personnel which he thinks necessary to formulate such a program and proceed with the suggestions and formulation of such a program, and report to the Council. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLI4GSWORTH stated there were numerous drug stores in the northern part of the State who sus- tained $15,000.00 to $16,000.00 loss. Approximately a year ago the Senate set up a loan to businesses that were in disaster areas throughout the United States but it is so tied up in red tape that the people have to be insolvent, cannot get a bank loan, etc. Not one of the businesses were able to get a loan from the Federal Government. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read regarding a grant deed received from Lowell R. and Lois L. Terry, completing the north half of 22nd Street between Grove and Newell Streets. Engineering Department advised this dedication is necessary to complete the north side of 22nd Street. There are no improvements nearby and would be illogical at this time. It was the recom- mendation of the Commission that this deed be accepted. Moved by Heck, seconded by Fessman, that the Planning Commission's re- commendation be approved, and the City Attorney prepare the neces- sary resolution of acceptance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION stated that relative to the previous action of the Planning Commission on February 14, 1956 regarding the opening of Harding Avenue south of 24th Street, it was moved and unanimously passed requesting that the recommend- ation of the City Engineer be included in the prior action. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated with respect to the above item on the report of the Planning Commission, it is merely informative and it is an attempt to correct the action. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated in regard to the deeds for 16th Street, in order to be consistent, requested that they be referred to the Planning Commission. The Commission meets next Monday night and he is certain there will be favorable recommendation, as the case for the deeds for the widening of Burden Drive. CITY PLANNER WAGNER reported that the first part of the Planning Commission's meeting last evening was devoted to lengthy discus- sion of the tidelands industrial development plan. The Planning Commission took action on the following: Due to the uncertainty of certain proposals, the southern portion of the tidelands de- 3/6 239 veolopment, the Planning Commission agreed that all area north of 2Lth Street be considered as definite in Phase 1 of the ul- timate development plan, and that the map shall show solid lines and full proposals in that area; that Phase 2 of the map which would be indicated by dotted lines, the present thinking of the Commission would concern itself with the Paradise Creek inlet and the location and size of a proposed mole pier; that also in dotted lines on the map, Phase 3 of the ultimate development would concern itself with a proposed joint small boat harbor. The Plan- ning Commission set the evening of April 9th for final discussions on this industrial development plan, and the first of two public hearings required by the State Act for the adoption of a portion of a master plan will be held on April 23rd. After two public hearings the recommendation for the adoption of such a plan will come to the Council. In anticipation of the action of the Council the Planning staff is proceeding with the drafting in more or less final form of the master plan of major streets on an ink tracing which will be presented to the Planning Commission very shortly and public hearings on that plan will be set. CITY PLANNER WAGNER reported that at the last meeting of the Sotth Day Highway Development Association, made up of representatives of Chula Vista, National City, South Bay and vicinity, it was agreed that because of the similarity and agreeableness of the proposals of the City of San Diego, Chula Vista and National City in respect to a proposed extension of U. S, Highway 395 into the South Bay area, a meeting should be arranged and invitations ex- tended to the directors planning for the City and County of San Diego, Supervisor Bird and County Road Commissioner and Surveyor, Joe Mack and other interested officials to get behind a program to proceed toward the enactment of an amendment to the County master plan stowing the addition of this much desired route. The meeting has been tentatively scheduled for March 15th at Christie's in Chula Vista. We are attempting to have a luncheon meeting with those gentlemen with Walter Davis of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce in advance to discuss this much desired amendment and invitations will be extended to thoseofficials mentioned. Maybe members of the Council, if they have the time available, would like to attend also and participate in the discussion. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated last evening the Planning Commission continued their discussions with representatives of San Diego Gas and Electric Company, National City -Chula Vista Realty Board, and interested citizens, on the proposed ordinance to govern sub- division of land within the city, and proceeded to complete the letter of recommendations of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and got into the recommendations of the Realty Board, CITY PLANNER WAGNER reported last Wednesday afternoon he attended, with Dr. Mott, a survey of bay front properties. Councilman Fessman, Frank Brinkman of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Christman, former member of the Planning Commission and an in- terested citizen, and members of Dr. Mott's staff were also in attendance. The entire industrial area was toured and it appeared Dr. Mott was quite impressed with what he saw. The meeting then continued in the Planning office and a very interesting and leng- thy discussion followed. When Dr. Mott left he gave no particular assurances except that his survey would be directional in its scope and an attempt would be made to declare feasibility of de- velopment along certain lines, and at this time he would not at- tempt to concentrate in the survey any attention on details of what should be located where, but the main attempt would be to formulate some kind of an agreeable, workable program for part- icipation of all agencies concerned in port development. All who 3/6 240 attended this meeting were in agreement that We can look forward to some progress as a result of the meeting. When Dr. Mott left he took with him copies of proposals and reports that had been agreed upon by the Planning Commission and Council of this city. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN stated Ordinance 534 which deals with the fees for electrical inspections and installations has not been changed or revised since 1924, and it would appear that 32 years is a long time and it is his understanding there are inequities in the fee schedules Moved by Fessman, seconded by Hollingsworth that the Building Department be instructed to bring in a recommendation for fees comparable to and in equity with the fees charged by San Diego and other communities, with the intention of amending the ordinance. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported there are 8,031 registered voters in National City who are eligible to vote in the coming election. Moved by Fessman, seconded by Jensen, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Meeting closed at 3:26 P.M. tAY611, CITY OF NAT1DNAL CITY, LIFORNIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK