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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 06-29 CC ADJ MIN323 National City, California, June 29, 1954 Adjourned meeting of June 15, 1954 of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 8:30 A.M. o'clock. Council members present: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Curran, Gautereaux, Holgate, Warwick, Bailey. The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the Flag; followed by invocation by Rev. Abelman. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in regard to the bill of Clarence E. Morris, in the sum of $2,249.26 which was paid on the Judgment against the City and referred to him for recommendation, he would recommend that the bill be put in order for payment. RESOLUTION NO. 6190 was read distributing the Unapportioned Tax Fund in the sum of $16 644.52 as follows: General Fund, $10,690.91; Library Fund, $1,216.33; Park M & I Fund, $1,216.33; Retirement Fund, $2,112.57; Sinking Fund No. 6, $384.10; Sink- ing Fund No. 8, $1,024.28. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6191 was read; distributing the Unapportioned Tax Fund in the sum of $42 026.42 as follows: General Fund, 526,993.90; Library Fund, $3 071.16, Park M & I Fund, S3,071.16; Retirement Fund, $5,334.12; Sinking Fund No. 6, S969.84; Sinking Fund No. 8, $2,586.24. The Special Delinquent Tax Fund in the sum of $2,804.43 is distributed as follows: General Fund, $1,801.30; Library Fund, $204.94; Park M & I Fund, $?04.94; Retirement Fund, $355.95; Sinking Fund No. 6, $64.52; Sinking Fund No. 8, $172.58. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6192 was read, distributing the Unapportioned Tax Fund in the sum of 1,283.58 as follows: General Fund, $824.45; Library Fund, 93.80; Park M & I Fund $93.80; Retirement Fund, $162.91 Sinking Fund No. 6, $29.62; Sinking Fund No. 8, $79.00. The Special Delinquent Tax Fund in the sum of $174.23 is distributed as follows: General Fund, $111.90; Library Fund, $12.73, Park M & I Fund, $12.73; Retire- ment Fund, $22.11; Sinking Fund No. 6, $4.03; Sinking Fund No. 8, $10.73. Moved bir Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that the claim of Malcolm N. Holland and that of Clifford L. Wolff for refund on their business license is legally refundable, and it is his recommendation that they be put in line for payment. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the refunds be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that a protest has been made to the State Board of Equalization regarding the issuance of a beverage license to Robert W. Harrison, in accordance with the Council's request. ATTORNEY CUAN reported that the statement of O'Melveny & Myers in the of $34.26 has been checked, and it is his 6/29 324 recommendation that it be put in line Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 6193 was read, authorizing an amendment to the contact providing for the participation of the City of National City in the State Employees' Retirement, System, making its employees members of said system. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6194 was read, authorizing the transfer of $577.22 from the Unappropriated Reserve to the General Appropriation Account No. 506-B-18-B-5 Employees Group Insur- ance. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye for payment. Moved by bill be paid. Carried, Heck, Hollingsworth, RESOLUTION NO. 6195 was read, approving the supplemental agreement for street lighting for street lights on "O" Avenue between 20th and 22nd Streets, and the City Manager is authorized to execute said agreement for and on behald of the City. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6196 was read accepting and approving Change Order "Cu, dated May 24, 1954, submitted by the Public Works Office of the Eleventh Naval District regarding Contract NOy (U) 74296, continuing service during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1954, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute said Change Order for and on behalf of the City of National City. Moved by Heck,seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6197 was read, accepting and approving Change Order "F", dated May 24, 1954, submitted by the Public Works Office of the Eleventh Naval District regarding Contract NOy (U) 22039, continuing service during the fiscal year beginning July 1,.1954, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute said Change Order for and on behalf of the City of National City. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6187, amended, was raad, amending Resolution No. 5349 as follows: That the paragraph IV of said Resolution No. 5349 is hereby deleted and the following be inserted: "IV. That applicant will continue to operate said housing as long as it is needed to meet the local housing requirements of the national defense industries." All other provisions of Resolution No. 5349 are hereby ratified and reaffirmed. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING FOOD HANDLERS TO TAKE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND OBTAIN A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution to initiate proceedings to annex property designated as a certain portion of tide- 6/29 325 lands and San Diego Bay. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 6198 was read, a Resolution of Intention to annex property designated as a certaihn portion of tidelands and San Diego Bay. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6199 was read; authorizing the transfer of $883.50 from the Unappropriated Reserve Fund to the Maytime Band Review Fund. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen. ORDINANCE NO. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was pre- sented for the first reading and read in full. RESOLUTION NO. 6200 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to John N. Cantua for the purpose of reduction in required foot frontage to forty feet. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING DOOR TO DOOR SOLICITING IN NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA" was presented for the first reading and read in full. EDMOND E. LA CASSE was present and asked if this proposed ordinance would effect solicitors of every kind going from house to house. MAYOR HODGE stated it does have something to do with all solicitors. MRS. KODISH was present and asked if this proposed ordinance includes soliciting of a service. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated it does. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the second reading of the ordinance be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of July 20, 1954, at 8:00 P.M. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $3,136.03 Traffic Safety Fund 770.32 Park M & I Fund 1.20 Retirement Fund 1,744.60 Harbor Fund 1.25 TOTAL $5,653.40 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen. RESOLUTION NO. 6201 was read, authorizing and approving the expenditures of the following sums from Capital Outlay Fund: Auto Gear & Supply Co., $20.39; Haaf's, $251.06; Muehleisen Mfg. Co.: $116.88; Standard Iron Works, $132.73. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen. Moved by Jensen, that the bills be put in the City Manager's office for the Council to check. Councilman Parchen stated 6/29 326 if there is a specified time, Just previous to a meeting, he would second the motion. Motion denied, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Jensen, Parchen. Nays: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated there are some overdrafts in the budget, and requested that a transfer be made from the Un- appropriated Reserve for the following: City Council Office Supplies, $95.45; Elections, $586.43° Contractual Service, $127.52; Utilities Gas & Electric, $4,680.06; Fire & Liability Ins., $348.87; City Treasurer Salaries, $607.77; Hydrant Costs, $66.53; Telephone & Telegraph, $57.91; Office Supplies - Civil Service $11.82; Planning Commission Office Supplies, $ .79 - total $6,583.15 in the General Fund. Traffic Safety Outlay, $21,385.90. Capital Outlay, Sewer, $305.06; Unpaid Order 1952-53, $148.81 - total $453.87 in Capital Outlay Fund. Harbor Material & Supplies, $60.50; Engineering Services, $25.40; Unpaid Orders 1950-51, $16.35 - total $102.25 in Harbor Fund. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that a transfer be made from the Unappropriated Reserve that is set up in the budget to cover the above items which are overdrawn. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen. APPLICATION FOR ON SALE BEER BEVERAGE LICENSE by Thomas H. Cosby, Jr. Post, 102 E. 16th Street, was presented. The premises are not licensed. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the issuance of this license be protested. Motion denied, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Jensen, Parchen. Nays: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City not enter a protest against the issuance of an on sale beer license to the Thomas H. Cosby, Jr. Post. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated with reference to the temporary appointment of Mr. Gautereaux as City Manager, she would like to see him paid full time salary as Park and Recreation Dept. Supt. and an additional $90.00 as City Manager; which it is her understanding that in other cities this procedure is followed, and it would protect him under Civil Service. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that Mr. Gautereaux be class- ified as City Manager and Park & Recreation Dept. Director, the salaries to be drawn in that manner. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGS- WORTH stated she thought we should do something with Civil Service before any motion like this is made, until we absolutely know. We do not want to jeopardize anyone. COUNCIL- MAN HECK stated he wants it definitely clarified before he votes on the motion, as he does not want Mr. Gautereaux's re- tirement possibilities jeopardized. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated she would like to have this referred to the City Attorney so we can have some definite information at the next meeting. Mrs. Jensen stated she would withdraw her motion and ask that the City Attorney present the Council with the necessary in- formation at the next meeting. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN withdrew his second to the motion, and stated he would like to go on record as favoring this if it is legal and does not jeopardize Mr. Gautereaux's Civil Service status. PROGRESS REPORTS for the month of May Were presented. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the monthly progress reports be abolished. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen. 6/29 327 COMMUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY was read, stating that it is apparent that we must use our best weapons to solidify our California delegation in opposition to the Upper Basin Storage Project and the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, and a copy of the resolution opposing same was attached. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that we go on record as favoring this resolution. Carried,by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. HERBERT A. BARNES was present and stated he did not see how Dr. Parchen could give the necessary attention to what was being done when he has a pile of papers in front of him that he continues to go through. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated he finds that in order to do the job he is doing that it is necessary to carry a certain amount of reference material with him. EDMOND E. LA CASSE was present and asked when the Council was going to take some action regarding the corridor down San Diego Bay. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he thought this should be set up on the agenda for the meeting of July 6th. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she has a communication from the City Attorney of San Diego in this regard, which will be placed on the agenda for July 6th. COUNCILMAN HECK stated that Attorney Curran is still under the doctors care and will be able only to work through his home and has suggested that if the Council was going to pursue this corridor matter that we obtain out- side legal talent and he could make his offices with which he is associated available for that purpose. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH suggested that the City Clerk contact Attorney Curran and ascertain whether or not he will be able to be present at the next Council meeting. MAYOR HODGE declared a recess. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council members present: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen„ Hodge. Council members absent: None. REQUEST OF WITHEM'S BAKERY for refund on business license in the amount of $5.00 was presented. This is based on an over estimated gross sales, and City Clerk Alston stated it is legally refundable. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the refund be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: Parchen. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, requesting that two hour parking between 7th and 9th Streets on 'B" Avenue be reduced to one hour, and that two hourparking be established on "C" Avenue between 7th and 9th. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hollingsworth; that the request of the Traffic Safety Committee be adopted, and that it be referred to the Attorney for the proper preparation of change. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. POLICY OF INSURANCE ON STATE COMPENSATION for the next fiscal year, was presented; and CITY CLERK ALSTON requested it be approved by the Attorney. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, submitting a proposed ordinance for approval by the Council and it is suggested this ordinance be adopted to amend Ordinance No. 712. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen; this be held over for further discussion. Carried, all the Council present 6/29 328 voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, stating the City has received a dividend check from the Compensation Insurance Fund in the amount of $3,445.84. In this regard a safety committee has been organized comprising representatives from each of the City's public works departments as well as the safety departments. They hold regular monthly meetings for the purpose of discussing and evaluating accidents that have occurred and methods of prevention to the end that the City's efficiency will be increased and premium costs re- duced. Moved by Parchen,seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager and employees be commended, and that the City Clerk write each of the department heads and the safety committee and thank them for their efforts and services and tell them what we have gained by it. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO CITY & COUNTY VISITORS' BUREAU was read; asking the Council to reconsider allocating some money for participation in their program. MAYOR HODGE suggested that a letter be drafted to this Bureau stating that we appreciate their efforts and consideration of us, but we have committees entering into industrial programs, tyring to bring industry to National City and the surrounding area, and we feel that our endeavor to bring industry here will benefit them as their endeavor to bring tourists will benefit us. We appreciate their consideration and their think- ing of us and asking us to participate. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the letter suggested by Mayor Hodge be sent to Mr. Bomar. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESIGNATION OF JOHN K. WELDON as a member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board was read. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the resignation be accepted and that the Park and Recreation Advisory Board be asked to submit one or more names to fill the vacancy. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MINISTER'S UNION was read, commending the Mayor and Council for the inclusion of a prayer by one of the local clergy on the agenda of the Council meetings. MAYOR HODGE ordered the letter filed. COMMUNICATION FROM FRED E. WAGNER was read, confirming his acceptance of the Council's appointment to the position of City Planner as of July 1, 1954, with a starting salary of $550.00 per month and transportation furnished by the City. The communication was ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM JACOBS, WILSON & MUSSER regarding the opening of "E" Avenue, was read, stating this is in regard to the motions adopted at the Council meeting of June 1, 1954. The discussions and motions concerning this subject appear on pages 304 and 305 of the minutes, and this will also confirm the oral commitments made by Mr. W. F. Wilson. A corporation grant deed executed by South Bay Properties, Inc. to the City; and a grant deed from R. A. Rowan $c Company, to the City, were enclosed. A grant deed executed by Norman S. Stowe will be delivered within the next three or four days. This deed, to- gether with the aforementioned grant deeds will convey to the City the 15' strip referred to in the June 1st meeting. A check in the amount of $3,300.00 was enclosed, to be deposited in the Trust and Agency Fund which is to be used to help defray 6/29 329 the cost of widening and improving "E" Avenue for a distance of 330' south of 10th Street and construction of a sewer lateral on "E" Avenue.from_the center line of 12th Street north for a distance of approximately 660'. It is understood that the improvements mentioned will be undertaken as soon as possible and at the cost and responsibility of the City. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she has deposited the check and has had the City Engineer check the two deeds. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated the deeds are for the property owned by Mr. Wilson and Associates. The deeds from Mr. Stowe have not been received to his knowledge. It will be necessary to have something on it before he feels he could possibly do any gork there. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen; requesting this be laid over until such time as the deeds are accepted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SHELLEY J. HIGGINS, Asst. City Attorney, City of San Diego, was read, stating the City Council of San Diego have taken steps to annex a corridor down the Bay of San Diego to make the City of San Diego contiguous to the South Bay area. In order to insure that no portion of San Diego Bay shall be left as unincorporated territory to aid the plan of providing additional harbor development through the joint efforts of the four cities fronting on said Bay, the width of the proposed corridor includes an area of land both within and without the alleged boundaries of the City of Coronado in said Bay. No action has been taken which fore- closes the possibility that the Cities of National City and San Diego may agree upon a definite boundary line between the two cities in said Bay. This office is willing to recommend to our Council that they consent to the establishment of a boundary line by National City which will provide for said City such area of the Bay as National City thinks should be under its political jurisdiction, provided that there is reserved for San Diego a sufficient width of the City to allow a corridor for San Diego to make the South Bay area contiguous to San Diego. We shall appreciate hearing from you as to the attitude of the new City Council of National City at any time you see fit to communicate with us. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck; that a letter be written to Mr. Higgins, stating it will be on the July 6th agenda. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM JACK OWEN, CAPTAIN OF POLICE DEPARTMENT, Was regd, requesting Sixty" days siek leave without pad' for Walter P. Young, Sergeant. This leave effective June 30, 1954, through August 29, 1954. Mr. Young has no accumulated sick leave left to his credit and the request was approved by the Civil Service Commission. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the sick leave be granted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT regarding Junior Patrol Officers, was read, stating the Police Department is to be complimented on the way they handled the Junior Patrol Boys during this last school year at Kimball School. Especially Officers Webb, Bradt, and Hokenson. We want the Council to know how much their services were appreciated for a job well done. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked that Mrs. Alston forward a copy of this communication to the Police Chief. REPORT FROM THE that a two hour 7th to 9th, due that area, also by Jensen, this TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, recommending parking zone be established on "D" Avenue from to the number of business establishments in the Catholic Church. Moved by Parchen, seconded be referred to the City Attorney for the proper 6/29 330 preparation of change. Carried, all the Council present voting aye REQUEST OF RICHARD HASHAGEN for refund on business license in the amount of $56.25 was read. A retail sales license was issued in error. CITY CLERK ALSTON recommended this be re- ferred to the Attorney. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the recommendation of the City Clerk be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented an insurance policy covering the City's automobile fleet and asked that it be referred to the City Attorney for approval. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen; this be referred to the Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE addressed to Rev. Abelman, was read, stating he may request permission of the City Council to install his signs in the parkway. Rev. Abelman was requesting signs be placed at the Northeast corner of 30th and Highland and at the Northeast corner of 18th and Highland. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Hollingsworth, this be referred to the Attorney. Carried; all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she had items which were returned by the former City Attorney and asked that they be referred to Attorney Curran. They are in regard to court action on the Trotochau case. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that these be referred to the Attorney. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated in April 1953 when Mr. Rhodes was City Manager he submitted a recommendation to the Attorney for a sign ordinance. It is her recommendation this be taken up with City Manager Gautereaux and Building Inspector Bird to see if this meets with their approval, and the Council check it, before it is referred to the Attorney for the preparation of an ordinance. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Parchen, that it be referred back to the Planning Commission. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated we have the tentative map of National Vista No. 4 for acceptance and asked the City Engineer if it meets with his approval. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated he has not seen it since it was before the Planning Commission and he would like to check it. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that the tentative map be referred to City Engineer Warwick, and held over for further study. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she attended the City Clerk's Institute last Thursday and Friday in Fresno. It was very instructive, and she has some recommendations to make which she would like the Council to consider. It is the opinion of the legal advisor of the League of California Cities that all the Council minutes need to show is who presents a communication and the actual action taken. You do not have to go into lengthy discussion in the minutes as that does not pertain to the legality, and it is all on the recorded belts which are filed. Mrs. Alston stated she would like permission of the Council to brief the minutes. MAYOR HODGE said he thought that was a very wise suggestion. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, this be laid over Until the next meeting to give it more thought. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, 6/29 331 Jensen, Parchen. Nays: Hollingsworth, Hodge. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the League of California Cities presented an agenda which they recommend. MAYOR HODGE stated he feels that all the recommendations coming from the League should be followed as closely as possible. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the agenda as recommend- ed by the League of California Cities be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: Parchen. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX reported he had received an answer to the request regarding transportation rates, stating that his recommendation will be considered in disposing of this matter. Mr. Gautereaux stated this was in regard to the petition of the Lyon Van & Storage Company. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX reported that the nuisance we have suffered with for some time in the Bay, with the small barge which was tied up to one of our sunken drydocks, has been removed. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked City Manager Gautereaux if he has ever been able to locate Mr. Leslie. Mr. Gautereaux stated he has not. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the City Manager or the Chief of Police expedite every- thing in order to contact Mr. Leslie and find out if he has any assets whatsoever, before the Statute of Limitations expire. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she heard that the Navy is contemplating putting up a trash burner on Montgomery Freeway on a triangle piece of ground, and we have been told we have no ,jurisdiction over what the Navy did even though they happen to be in the City of National City. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, the City Manager be instructed to get in touch with the Navy and find out if that is definitely their aim and their purpose, and if so tell them we will take it to Washington as we are not going to have a trash burner put on that tidelands area. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, requesting that the temporary permit of Frank Rasmussen to haul and dis- pose of the trash from Mayfair Market be extended for an add- itional 60 days. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City Manager be given permission to enter into a contract with Mr. Rasmussen to give us time to get our ordinance straightened out. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, regarding installation of street lights as requested by propertyowners in the vicinity of Kenton, Belmont and Drexel Avenues between 4th and Division Streets. It is recommended that lights be installed at the following locations: intersection of Kenton and Belmont, intersection of Drexel and Belmont, and on Kenton approximately half way between 4th Street and the intersection of Belmont and Kenton. It is also recommended that a light be installed at loth and "R" Avenue. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth; that the City Manager's re- commendation be adapted, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM O. W. CAMPBELL, City Manager, City of San Diego, was read, stating the Secretary of the League of 6/29 332 California Cities Highways Study Advisory Committee will be in San Diego on June 30th, and a meeting is being arranged in his office at 2:00 P.M. If there are any questions you wish discussed with him we should be happy to have your Engineer and City Manager with us. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, regarding a request received from the Senate Interim Committee on High- ways, Streets and Bridges. This matter deals primarily with developing of a survey of all City streets, inventorying same into various classifications setting forth conditions pertinent to the specific classifications. It is the Manager's recommend- ation that the Council authorize this survey completed by our Engineering Dept. and delivered as requested with the retention of a complete memorandum for our files. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the request of the City Manager be followed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK addressed to City Manager Gautereaux, was read, requesting that action be taken to defer any further work on 1911 Act petition on portion of 7th Street and "T" Avenue until the flood waters of Paradise Creek are adequately controlled. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that we accept the City Engineer's recommendation, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution, if necessary, to set aside the previous action of the Council. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, regarding clarification of policy regarding attendance at conferences and conventions by City employees. REQUEST OF FIRE CHIEF BAILEY was read, requesting permission .to attend the Souther California Fire Chief's Conference in Ventura, July 9, 1954, and to use the City owned Pontiac car in the Fire Department, at City expense. Permission will also be necessary to incur reasonable expense if this request be granted. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated this was taken care of at the last meet- ing. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated this was taken care of in part, but as to determining definitely whether we were going to permit mode of travel to be by City equipment; and also whether a one day trip should be handled as a routine matter through the Manager's office, or whether it should be by Council action was not determined. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted, and that he decide whether or not the employees should go to every meeting, or which ones they should attend. COUNQILWQMAN HOLLINGSWORTH said we would pay the transportation costs plus $20.00 per diem for any department head that went out of town. It should make no difference whether or not Chief Bailey uses the City car or goes by plane, or how. Motion denied, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Jensen, Parchen. Nays: Heck, Hollingsworth; Hodge. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated he has investigated the allowance of $20.00 a day for expenses for City officials, and he has found that is a lot higher than the average allowed. Moved by Parchen, that the motion allowing $20.00 per diem be rescinded and that itemized expense accounts be used. Motion died for want of a second. COUNCILMAN HECK stated we have employed Mr. Wagner as City Planner, and as yet we have not completed the budget; so at the present time there are no funds available for the Planning Commission to operate with; and recommended that a request be granted to the Planning Commission of a deficiency appropriation in the sum of $4,175.00, as follows: $2,900.00 for Outlay, $1,000.00 salaries; $125.00 for office supplies; $100.00 for materials and supplies; $50.00 for gas and oil. The 6/29 333 $2,900.00 Outlay which is in the proposed budget is for a typewriter, desk and chair, drafting equipment and tables; etc. The Council has recommended they provide transportation for the Planner, and $1,900.00 should be allocated for the purchase of an automobile. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that $4,175.00 be appropriated to the Planning Commission, for the items as enumerated. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked what steps are necessary to get the area fixed for use of the Planner. COUNCILMAN HECK suggested that Mr. Wagner, the City Engineer, City Manager aid Building Inspector report on a proposal at the next Council meeting. CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX stated the property owners on 26th Street west of Highland Avenue have just about completed raising 100% of the amount of money requested for their share of the improvement, and since there are about seven sewer connections that have not been made, it would be his recommend- ation that after the first of July that we have authorization to make those necessary connections preparatory to tying into same by the property owners, and that this be done in advance of the street improvement so we will not have to cut the street to pieces. Mr. Gautereaux stated, with the Council's permission, he would like to have the Street Dept. proceed with the sewer connections. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that this Council go on record, that wherever possible or feasible; before any street improvements be made anywhere in National City that it be surveyed to see about putting in the sewer connections before the paving is done. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM EDWARD B. WHEELER, PRESIDENT LOCAL 325 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS, addressed to Mayor Hodge, was read; suggesting that the Mayor arrange a meeting with his associates at his convenience anytime after June 20th. MAYOR HODGE stated he attended a meeting, not in the official capacity as Mayor, but as an individual in regard to Harlan Skinner being reinstated in the Union. As far as that meeting is concerned, it is done, and he does not know whether Mr. Skinner has been reinstated or not, but for any other meetings with anybody in regard to Union affairs he does not wish to participate. MAYOR HODGE ordered the communication filed. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she would like to recommend that she receive items for the agenda not later than 9:30 Friday mornings prior to a Council meeting. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City Clerk's recommendation be accepted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the meeting be closed. Carried,. all the Council present voting aye.. MAYO , CITY OF NATIONAL 'ITY, CALIFORNIA 6/29