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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 07-06 CC MIN1 National City, California, July 6, 1954 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hodge at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Council members present: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen; Hodge. Council members absent: Pari-ien. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Curran, Gautereaux, Wagner, Warwick. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Rev. Knight. Moved by Councilwoman Jensen that the minutes be amended on Page 318. Motion lost. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 1954, and the adjourned meeting of June 29) 1954) be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck; that a resolution be read, adopting a five percent raise for City employees, effective July 1, 1954. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen. RESOLUTION NO. 6202 was read, authorizing a five percent in- crease in pay to all officers and employees of the City, except elective officers, effective July 1, 1954. Moved by Heck; seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth Hodge. Nays: Jensen. ORDINANCE NO. 86o, "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY.TREASURER OF CITY OF NATIONAL CITY" was presented for the second and final reading; and read in full. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen. ORDINANCE NO. 861, "AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING FOOD HANDLERS TO TAKE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND OBTAIN A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE", was presented for the second and final reading, and read in full. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on the request of Paradise Valley Sanitarium for refund on taxes. It will be necessary to work with the Attorneysrepresenting the Sanitarium to find out whether or not the refund should be made. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in regard to the application for a tax sale on the Risdon property, it appears that the parties, if permissible, would want a redemption of the property. It will be necessary to ascertain whether it is too late to redeem other than by having a tax sale. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated in regard to the question of the land use map which; according to the records was adopted on August 21, 1951, apparently the original map referred to in the resolution is not available in the City Hall. Unless we can find the original map and it can be tied down as the map re- 7/6 2 ferred to in the resolution, the passage of the resolution is nugatory. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on the insurance policies which were taken out on the Library, and it has been requested they be returned and increase the general policy. Mr. Curran stated he understands that a survey has been made and questioned the authorization for additional coverage. Mr. Fred Miller is present and was here when this matter was previously presented, and Mr. Barnes is present and he previously expressed opposition to the way insurance was handled, and this would be the proper time to determine what, if any, authorization has been made for the additional coverage, and then it is a matter of policy what the Council wishes. FRED MILLER, 325 E. 8th Street, representing the Insurance Agents Association, was present and stated that the City's insurance has been put on the budget basis which makes it much easier to handle, and suggested that the Council have an appraiser to appraise the buildings and also the fixtures. As far as their office is concerned they have a value, but it is not guaranteed. HERBERT A. BARNES, was present and stated he thought it was a shame that the Insurance Agents Association got the City's insurance business. Moved by Hollingsworth; seconded by Heck, that all the com- prehenseive insurance policies, automobile policies and the State compensation policy, as submitted, be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. HEARING ON ANNEXATION OF NATIONAL VISTA NO. 4 was held at this time. There were no written protests received, and no one present protesting. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance of annexation. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the continued hearing on the 1911 Act for Harbison Avenue. REPORT FROM BYRL PHELPS was read, stating the property owners on Harbison Avenue, 8th to Division, have presented an additional petition, representing a 70% protest, and he recommended that these proceedings be abandoned. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Attorney prepare a resolution abandoning the 1911 Improve- ment Act on Harbison Avenue. M. H. RECKEWEY, 234 Harbison Avenue, was present and stated he represents a group of property owners who live in the area from Division to 4th Street and they would like to know whether or not the plans could be used for their benefit. COUNCILMAN HECK stated Mr. Phelps has just advised him that rather than pass a resolution and protest this out it would be better to amend the original petition to permit the work to be performed as requested by Mrs. 1' ekeway. Mr. Meek said he would like to withdraw his motion to have a resolution prepared abandoning the 1911 Act on Harbison Avenue. Mrs. Hollingsworth withdrew her second to the motion. CHARLES KNOWLES, 2736 "B" Avenue, was present, and stated he owned property in the vicinity of Harbison Avenue between Division and 4th Street, and he had planned to build a house, and then he found out he could not get water, and asked why he should be assessed for paving and taxes when he cannot improve his property due to lack of water. Mr. Knowles stated he paid $38.00 for his share of a water line up to his property. MAYOR HODGE thought as far as the water is concerned, it is the Council's duty to do something about it if Mr. Knowles would like to have them to. MR. KNOWLES said he would. Moved by Heck; seconded by Hollingsworth; that the hearing on the 1911 Act for Improvement of Harbison Avenue be tabled until the 7/6 3 Next meeting. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck; Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. CONTINUED HEARING ON 1911 ACT FOR ROSELAWN AVENUE was held at this time. REPORT FROM BYRL PHELPS was read, stating he had soil tests made of the existing sub -grade by the San Diego Testing Laboratory, and recommended that the existing soil surface be removed and 1 1/4 gallons oil, per square yard, be mixed with the sub -grade and then the total area be covered with 2" A.C. concrete pavement, then after com- pletion a seal -coat be placed over the entire area. If this work is done during the summer it will be completed, in- cluding incidentals, for $7,429.00. This would mean a proposed assessment of $400.00 for each 60 foot lot and $$480.00 for each 80 foot lot. The property owners agreed to present a petition expressing their willingness to proceed with this work if the estimate could be kept within these figures. He recommended that the proceedings continue in accordance with the 1911 Act and if the prices should exceed those shown in the estimate, at the time bids aide called for, the Council may either abandon the proceedings or call for new bids. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she has the petition containing 14 names. MAYOR HODGE stated we have an ordinance that requires 4" of A.C. and in order to change that ordinance we have to have a written report from our City Engineer. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated there is some question in his mind whether this will actually be a satisfactory pavement; and before a report is made in writing he would like to investigate it further. COUNCILMAN HECK stated the Council went on record stating that if there is an opportunity to provide the same type roadway as called for in our ordinances by use of tests proving that the sub -grade is of sufficient strength that it will take the 2" pavement, he is heartily in favor of going along with this program. Also that this project be started as soon as possible. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the recommendation of the City Engineer and the resolution from the City Attorney to proceed be submitted at the next meeting. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 491, signed by Hector P. Pinones, relative to Lot 37, Block 3, Paradena Park, was read. This application was granted by the PlanningCommission and the City Council, September 1, 1953, Resolution No. 6010. Petitioner is requesting reduction in lot frontage from 50' to 44'. Due to the length of time required to secure Veterans' financial aid, petitioner was unable to take advantager f the above mentioned application and begin con- struction within the ninety day time limit from the date of acceptance by the City Council, as required by Ordinance No. 750. The Planning Commission recommended that their previous action be affirmed and the request be granted. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved, and the Attorney be authorized to prepare the resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 493 signed by Wayne E. Macy, was presented. Petitioner is requesting a zone variance to construct and operate a roller skating rink. It was approved by the Planning Commission. DAYTON D. LAING, 608 E. 24th Street, was present opposing,this request; also 7/6 4 the following persons were present opposing same: RALPH MERRITT, 2505 "F" Avenue; N. A. TITTSWORTH, 515 E. 26th Street; MRS. ROBERT STRICK, 2530 "F" Avenue; MRS. LITTLE, 2536 "F" Avenue; MRS. BABCOCK, 2508 "F" Avenue; MRS. G. C. CADDICK, 540 E. 24th Street; J. L. GOINS, 2430 "F" Avenue; RAY MILLER, 608 E. 24th Street; MRS. ROBERT WHITE, 2532 "F" Avenue; LOUIS J. BABCOCK, 2508 "F" Avenue; ROBERT STRICK, 2530 "F" Avenue; MRS. RALPH MERRITT, 2505 "F" Avenue; MRS. DILLON, 525 E. 26th Street. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the zone variance be granted to Wayne E. Macy to conduct a skating rink, and that the Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. WAYNE E. MACY was present, and thanked the Council on behalf of Mrs. Macy, Mrs. Gardner and himself. MAYOR HODGE declared a recess. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council members present: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Council members absent: Parchen. APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 494, signed by Margaret James, 1430 E. 24th Street, was presented. Petitioner is requesting R-4 usage to use the existing building to en- large the San Miguel Boys School facilities. It was the recommendation of the Commission that the request be granted. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission be approved, and that the Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding grant deed from James Capel granting 30 feet for street purposes to the City, which is the S2 of 16th Street about the location of the extension of "R" Avenue was read. It was the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission that the deed be accepted. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the Planning Commission's recommendation for the acceptance of the deed be approved, and that the Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. TENTATIVE MAP OF NATIONAL VISTA NO. 4, was presented. A report from City Engineer Warwick stated the map has been revised to meet the requirements set forth in conditional approval by the Planning Commission. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the tentative map of National Vista No. 4 be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION recommending the accept- ance of a grant deed from Ernest Edward Yahnke, Sr., was read. It is for a portion of the S2 of 16th Street about the location of the extension of "R" Avenue. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the deed be accepted, and the Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. FINAL MAP OF SCOTT SUBDIVISION was presented and City Clerk Alston asked the City Engineer if the map meets with his approval. The map was accepted by the Planning Commission subject to certain conditions that Mr. Scott would conform 7/6 5 with. REPORT FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK was read, stating the final map of Scott Subdivision Unit 1 meets the re- quirements of Ordinance No. 803 and Ordinance No. 855, and that he has the necessary easements for sewer lines and he recommends that the map be accepted. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the final map of Scott Subdivision be accepted, subject to the recommendation of the City Engineer, and that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary agreements in accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. MR. SCOTT asked if he could have the $2,500.00 bond cancelled. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she has to keep the bond but she will notify the bonding company. REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, regarding the leave of absence granted to C. A. Noble on June 1, 1954. They state that not only was the request of the employee not submitted in accordance with existing instructions, but the matter should have been referred to the Civil Service Commission. The communication was ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM ELLEN BAEDER, LIBRARIAN, was read, stating the Board of Trustees recommends the reappointment of Mrs. George James and General L. L. Davis, to the Library Board for a term of three years, beginning July 1, 1954. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the recommend- ation of the Board of Trustees be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM W. H. HOLZHAUSER was read, in regard to an injury sustained June 11, 1954, by a fall on the sidewalk in front of 1136 "A" Avenue. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, this be referred to the Insurance Carrier. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD was read, requesting the Council to appoint one of its members to serve on this Board to fill the position held by former Councilman Campbell, and also recommend the appointment of Mrs. Barbara Swanson; 127 Belmont Streets to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Mrs. Everett Dickson's term. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that Mrs. Barbara Swanson be appointed to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that Mrs. Dorothy Jensen be appointed to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MORRIS VAN METER was read, requesting the Council approve the oil -mix paving on Beta Street between "R" and "TAvenues. Ordinance No. 803 provides that the oil -mix paving shall be four inches thick. It further provides that the City Council may approve lesser thicknesses. The engineering department has found that the thickness of this paving varies between 22 and 32 inches. It would be very difficult to estimate the oil requirement so accurately that it would produce a compacted mixture of exactly four inches. It should be noted that in the opinion of several Engineers four inches of oil -mixed paving is no better than two inches as sub -grade conditions are the major consideration df any paved street. The oil in this street has already begun to "set" and ripping it up again to add more oil and provide greater thickness would undoubtedly result in a 7/6 6 surface of poorer quality than now exists. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated he believes that if that road had been properly constructed four inches of paving.,would have come out on it and he does not like to see an allowance vary far from the ordinances. Mr. Warwick stated he wondered if Mr. Van Meter would consider putting about an inch cap on that street. Instead of tearing it up in its entirety it would be better to actually cap the street with anywhere from one-half to an inch of material, this he believes will work out. If the Council will give him permission he will work out to the best advantage of the City to complete this street. Moved by Jensen; seconded by Heck, that City Engineer Warwick be given permission to work out this difficulty. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen; Hodge. Nays: None. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated at the last meeting she asked per- mission to brief the minutes, and it was laid over, and she would like to get the feeling of the Council at this time. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he was heartily in favor of retaining the minutes in the same form as they are now. He likes to have complete minutes. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated she heartily agrees with Mr. Heck, in fact she was going to ask that more be put in the minutes, but just let it go as is, as far as she is concerned. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she was in accord with the League of California Cities. MAYOR HODGE stated he can see why Mrs. Jensen and Mr. Heck would like to have complete minutes in order to refresh their memory on discussions that took place at the time the decision was made. He can also see a terrific advantage by just glancing at the minutes and seeing the decision and n being influenced by previous thoughts about the problem. Moved by Jensen, this be over until we have a full Council. Motion died for lack of a second. MAYOR HODGE requested this be laid over. T. T. CRITTENDEN, Attorney, was present and stated that many cities have an Attractive Nuisance Ordinance. On 10th Street in the 2200 Block there has been a very steep cut and there are many other similar places which cause a hazard. This could be eliminated through an Attractive Nuisance Ordinance adopted by the City. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, this be referred to the City Attorney to prepare an Attractive Nuisance Ordinance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM SHELLEY J. HIGGINS, Asst. City Attorney, City of San Diego, was read, regarding the Bay Corridor. EDMOND E. LA CASSE, 2120 Highland Avenue, was present and stated that Coronado and San Diego are going to trade back and forth some of National City's property, and that National City should do a little trading too. DR. E. M. HAYES, 667 Palm Avenue, Imperial Beach and C. W. PERRY, 1268 Palm Avenue,. Palm City, were present opposing the corridor. COUNCILMAN HECK stated the City of San Diego has made certain deals with Coronado and feels that National City should be con- sulted in the matter. It is his feeling that we have very substantial claims to a portion of the Bay. Mr. Heck said he wrote to the Secretary of the State of California and got a photostat copy of our Articles of Incorporation. When National City incorporated in Sept. 1887 they used the southerly boundary of San Diego as their northern boundary and feels that is our boundary. The corridor was practically a dead issue until fairly recently, when apparently engineers 7/6 r 7 were retained by San Diego County, more or less informally, expressed their opinions on the low level highway. It appears that San Diego is rather heart sick to learn that instead of using portions of Highway 80 it is being contemplated by the engineers to utilize the Sweetwater River draw and come out at a point in between National City and Chula Vista. Suddenly San Diego is getting anxious to get in on the Sweetwater Valley roadway. Now that the low level highway is becoming a fact, there is a possibility that the harbor might be dredged in the future and San Diego has practically run out of tidelands space so consequently they cast their eyes on the South Bay end of San Diego Harbor. Informally the National City Council, together with the Chula Vista, San Diego and Coronado Councils have given informal approval of a Harbor Committee and it is now up to the State Legislature to approve such a committee and at such time when approval is given the various Bay Cities Councils have to take action to adopt that program, thenthat will be the development of the Harbor. The Council should take some type of action to substantiate our claims and will probably mean litigation. Possibly if we initiate some type of litigation which would have to be against the City of Coronado, San Diego would start trading with us. They realize that the citizens in the Imperial Beach area are initiating a petition to request the Board of Supervisors to call an electionfor incorporation, so they are pressed for time. If San Diego is stopped by our pursuit of litigation against Coronado, Mr. Heck said he is sure Mr. Higgins will do a lot more than just write a letter saying this matter will be open, after he has put out all the publicity in the paper that he was going to ignore National City and deal strictly with Coronado. H. M. LEE, Palm City; was present and stated there has been a movement by some people to have San Ysidro annexed, but the majority of people there definitely do not favor annexation. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he asked the City Attorney what type of legal action we could take. He stated we could use an injunction, but he would suggest that due to his illness, that we avail ourselves of his offices with which he is associated, to start the preliminary work. EDMOND E. LA CASSE stated that if another Attorney is going to be asked to pursue this that it be an impartial Attorney, not a San Diego Attorney as he might be partial. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated she was wondering why the gentlemen from Palm City and Imperial Beach are so alarmed in case San Diego does get the corridor; because no one has to annex to anyone unless they have a vote of their people. Mrs. Hollingsworth said that during the 67 years since we were incorporated we never have laid a claim to that particular area. You may find some court cases where the court has granted it, but in no time in the 67 years has National City ever claimed any land further than about 600 or 900 feet out in the Bay. Coronado and San Diego were very willing to allow National City to go out 4400 feet or further into the Bay to establish our territory. As long as they get their corridor down the Bay and Coronado was not interested in any part of the Bay excepting from recreational purposes on their side, it seems that we would be getting quite a bit because if the Army Engineers or the Navy should ever dredge down the Bay the deep water would come in National City's area of the Bay; and likewise w.e stand to gain approx- imately 70 acres of new tidelands from spoils out of the Bay that would be squaring up more tidelands for National City, and would be to our benefit. One other point that should be made is that we should not allow a lot of things to confuse the issue. Imperial Beach and Palm City will do what the people want to do; but we should not be ooneerned except as good 8 neighbors, with Imperial Beach, Palm City, Chula Vista or San Diego. National City does not have anything to consider at all.excepting where is our westerly boundary. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated she has heard there are some Superior Court Judges who have made the remark to the effect that they would never hand down a decision in favor of National City on the basis of the description and the k'ac_s that we have not laid claim to that area in the 67 years that we have been incorporated. MAYOR HODGE stated he assumed that the delegates from the South would like to have National City oppose this corridor, and that he knows opposing it will be a very costly litigation. He said he would like to know if it is worth enough to them to pay our litigation fee. ONE OF THE DELEGATES stated it would be worth it if they had it. MAYOR HODGE stated that answered his question too. Also that he can see Mr. Heck's feeling in this matter and definitely appreciates all the enthusiasm and work he has gone to in order to get as much information as he has, and he also can see Mrs. Hollingsworth's thinking on it, and the folks from the South area. But his feeling is for National City only. If we follow Councilman Heck's thinking and went ahead to litigation and got part of Coronado, he did mkt know what we would do with it, except give it back to thowapd establish a new line which would possibly defeat the corrs4o.r. On the other hand if we just let it go and let San Diego go ahead with the corridor, it is his feeling even if they do not annex any portion down there we wilrhave enough of the Bay to have dockage and a ship's channel and possibly a south entrance to the Bay; and that San Diego is more capable of developing that area than anyone else in the area becausellof their size and the amount of money they have to spend on Government negotiations. As far as National City is concerned, from a business standpoint, we would be better off with small factories, factories from the railroad to the edge of the water as far as we can extend the land out, and bring a larger tax revenue to our citizens; and receive the merchandise on docks in San Diego on one side of us, and the down town area on the other side of us, and us in the center with nothing but income property. MRS. KODISH was.present and asked if we have the right not to establish our boundary line for posterity. As far as litigation fees are concerned, could that be handled on a general obligation bond whereby the people would say whether or not it was equitable to go ahead with it. COUNCILMAN HECK stated the industrial area in San Diego is getting very limited. We have two railroad lines in National City, and as industries come in they are going to go to the nearest point to rail and port facilities, and the nearest point right now of industrial areas is National City. It is very advantageous right now for us to go ahead and do our utmost to gain every advantage we possibly can. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated she agreed with Mr. Heck one hundred percent. She said she did not believe we have either the legal or moral right to give away that land. Our boundares are set, and what right do we have to let some- body else walk in and change them. COUNCILMAN HECK stated the use of injunction is an emergency measure, and we would request the Court to issue a temporary injunction against the City of Coronado. FRED E. WAGNER, City Planner, stated he attended some of the first discussions regarding the Bay corridor and he would like to remind the Council that the State law regarding annexations requires dimension of the boundary, the description of the boundary and a map be sent to the Boundary Commission. The Boundary Commission's re- commendation for the first proposal for a Bay corridor cautioned the City of San Diego that the City of National City 7/6 9 had prior claims through their incorporated boundaries. Mr. Wagner said he cannot understand how the Boundary Commisdion's recommendation should be ignored by the City of San Diego. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the City of National City authorize the City Attorney to enga„e his associates to Start preliminary research in the matter, of pu:.°suing National City's claim to the jurisdictional bour.;iry rights, and make recommendations. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. MRS. SWANSON, 127 S. Belmont Street, was present and asked if any action had been taken regarding street lights in the northeast section of the City. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated that was taken care of at the last meeting, and the lights will be installed. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $1,448.27 Traffic Safety Fund 95.91 Park M & I Fund 7.42 Trust & Agency Fund 2,249.26 Payroll Fund 20,844.13 TOTAL $24,644.99 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck approved, and warrants ordered drawn for the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hodge. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 6203 was read, authorizing and approving the expenditures of the following sums from Capital Outlay Fund: C. A. Larsen, $17,270.30; George T. Woodall, $260.00. Moved by Hollingsworth; seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adapted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. CITY PLANNER WAGNER asked if the Council wished to take any action regarding the remodeling of his office. MANOR HODGE stated we have no fire escape now and wondered if that should be considered. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City Planner and City Manager be authorized to proceed with the remodeling at the least expense they can entail but still get it done as quickly as possible. MAYOR HODGE asked if the Council would like a removable partition between the Council office and the Planner's office. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated that is an extra expense that we have not figured and in the process of remodeling they could get a bid on a steel fire escape and a removable partition. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she would like to have the Council authorize the Attorney to amend our ordinance regulating our demands. Mrs. Alston said she.;would like to have the ordinance streamlined so it would be workable on the bookkeeping machine, and it would do away with the sellers having to have the demands signed before a notary or herself, at which they all protest. Moved by Hollingsworth., seconded by Heck♦ that the City Attorney be empowered to prepare an ordinance modifying and streamlining our vouchers to conform with your bookkeeping machine as soon as possible. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None. , that the bills be same. Carried, by Hollingsworth, Jensen, 7/6 10 Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the meeting be adjourned until Tuesday, July 13, 1954, at 8:30 A.M. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. A CITY CLERK MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CELI?ORIIIA 7/6