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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 08-17 CC MIN41 National City, California, August 17, 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, Parchen, Hodge. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Gautereaux, Warwick, Curran, Wagner. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invocation by Rev. A. Watson Brown. Moved by Hollingsworth; seconded by Jensen, that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 1954, be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Not voting: Parchen. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he wished to call the attention of the Council to several minor matters with reference to the minutes: On page 38 the name Knowland is misspelled; on page 31 with reference to the stipulation which the former City Attorney and he were author- ized to sign, it was his understanding that the motion was sufficient and they could act on that motion rather than having a resolution prepared; on page 34 with reference to Ray's Dump Truck Service, the motion moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the action taken by the Council to prepare the bids, be rescinded, Mr. Curran stated he is sure that the work "bids" should be "resolution Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth_ that the minutes be corrected. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Not voting: Parchen, RESOLUTION NO. 6229 was read, cancelling and rescinding Reso- lution No. 6053, and directing and ordering that the issuance of all permits for the construction of sidewalks, curbs, and paving on Harbison Avenue between Division and 4th Streets be restrained and prohibited until further action by resolution of the City Council. Moved by Heck; seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6230 was read, stating it is resolved and de- clared that the City of National City desires and request is hereby made to the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego to have prisoners of this City cared for on the in- dustrial road camps of the County of San Diego; and that the City shall pay and it hereby agrees to pay for any such care quarterly at the rate of 500 per prisoner per day. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be ad- opted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6231 was read; cancelling and rescinding Resolution No. 6052. Moved by Hollingsworth; seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 6232 was read, authorizing the transfer from the General Fund, as a loan, the following sums: to Library Fund, $19,000.00; to Retirement Fund, $15,800.00. Moved by Heck; seconded by Hollingsworth- that the Resolution be adopted. Carried; by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: Parchen. RESOLUTION NO. 6233 was read, approving the agreement with California Water and Telephone Company for paying the cost of 8/17 42 relocation of said Company's pipe line due to the installation of the culvert at 12th and Highland, and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute the same. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 6234 was read, adopting a wage scale which shall be specified in the notice calling for bids and also in the contract for the completion of the grading and paving in the vicinity of the new fire station. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ORDINANCE 140. , "AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, TO -WIT: A PORTION OF "J" AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced we would now have the opening of the bids for the culvert at 12th and Highland Avenue. T. B. PENICK & SONS, $45,971.85; ROGERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, $56,943.50; M. H. GOLDEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, S44,885.39; ALTON 0, BEASON, $52,527.00, corrected amount, S52,528.40; MORRIS 1. STEINMAN, $37,348.81; J. R. STEVENS & SONS; $36,730.57. corrected amount $1,085,403.75; MONTEREY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, $42;787.90; WALTER H. BARBER, $44,326.20; DAN E. PACE, $36,739.91; SIM J. HARRIS COMPANY, $46,772.70. Bid bonds accompanied all bids. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK.re- quested that the bids be referred to him for checking and recommendation.,:The Mayor; so ordered. HEARING ON -REZONING OF BADDERS ANNEXATION was held at this time. The rezoning proposed is from an R-4 Zone town M-2 Zone of a parcel of land described as W 330' E 515' of Badders Annexation, according to the, description thereof in Ordinance. No. 793; also the rezoning from an R-4.Zone to. M-3 Zone of a parcel of land described as follows: All of Badders Annex ation, according to the description thereof in Ordinance No. 793, excepting therefrom E 515'-and the W 240'. on the West side of National Avenue, in the 3000 Block. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received no written objections to this rezoning. DIXON GOEN,.representing Mr. Badders, was present and stated he would be glad to answer any questions anyone might wish to ask.. No one was present opposing the proposed rezoning. HEARING ON REZONING OF SOUTH WEST MESA was held at this time. The proposed rezoning is from R-2-A County Zoning to C-3 Zone of a parcel -of land described as follows: E 125' of the South West Mesa Annexation,, according to description thereof in Ordinance No. 858; also the rezoning from an R-2-A Zone (County Zoning) to M-2 Zone of parcel of land described as follows: W 330' E 455t of South West Mesa Annexation according to description in Ordinance No. 858; also the re- zoning of an R-2-A Zone to M-3 Zone of a parcel of land described as follows: All of South West Mesa Annexation, according to the description thereof in Ordinance No. 858, excepting therefrom the E 455', West side of National Avenue in the 2900"and 3000 Blocks. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she has received no written protests on this zone change, and no one was present opposing same. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Attorney prepare an ordinance for the rezoning of the two annexations. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge;.. days: None. 8/17 43 HEARING OF APPEAL OF GEORGE SCOTT for proposed zone variance for a trailer park on a portion of Lot 69 of a portion of Ex - Mission Lands of San Diego, commonly known as Horton's Purchase, was held at this time. It was the recommendation of the Plann- ing Commission that the request be denied. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she has received no written protests. LEE SPARKS, 2700 National Avenue, was present and stated that although Mr. Scott's name appears on the application he is purchasing the land from Mr. Scott, and would be the one who would install the trailer park. In his original application he proposed to construct a trailer park upon the entire portion of land, also fronting Highland Avenue or S. 43rd Street. In the appeal he stated he was going to exclude the frontage along S. 43rd Street or Highland Avenue, and only wants a variance for the rear portion of his lots. MRS. HARDACRE, 4300 Block on Delta, was present and stated she is opposed to having a trailer park in the neighborhood. GEORGE SCOTT was present and stated he did not think this proposed trailer park would detract from the area. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the decision of the Planning Commission be sustained. M. M. MARTINEZ, 1002 Delta Street; W. H. BROWN, 4300 Block on 43rd Street; were present opposing the proposed trailer park. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding Application for Conditional Exception No. 496, signed by Evadne M. Sandoval, 244 Harbison Avenue, was read. Petitioner is requesting permission to construct a second single family dwelling on the above building site. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the request be granted. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the recommendations of the Planning Commission be followed, and that the Attorney be directed to prepare the resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, relative to the future development of Highland Avenue. City Engineer Warwick advised the Commission of a recent telephone conversation with one of the local utility companies relative to the installation of a 69 K V A line to their new plant which is being constructed Southrof 30th Street and West of Highland Avenue. Discussion was held relative to the desired travelway_ the walks for foot travel and limited parking on Highland Avenue. It was the opinion of the City Planner that the most desirable width would be sixteen to eighteen feet. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the travelway of Highland Avenue be established at a minimum of 64 feet and any companies providing improvements other than City improvements be notified of this action. The Planning Commission voted; as an official body, to send a letter to the San Diego Gas and Electric Company opposing the use of Highland Avenue for the installat;Lon of a 69 K V A line. COUNCILMAN HECK stated the cost of widening Highland Avenue is too expensive a project for the Council to consider at this time. If necessary parking could be pro- hibited on Highland Avenue. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated the reason this action was taken by the Planning Commission was when they became aware of the location of the new 69 K V A line it would fall in direct line with the center line of the curbs if installed at 64 feet sometime in the future, and it was the opinion of the Commission that some expression be given the utility companies so that any of their activities in the future wou__ take cognizance of the 64 foot travelway. The Planning Commission was appraised of the fact that Highland Avenue is on the adopted master street plan of major highways 8/17 44 of the City of San Diego and also of the County master plan of major highways. Proposals in San Diego indicate when the street is connected northerly from its present location, north of Logan Avenue to connect with the Fairmount Avenue extension, that all travelways in the City of San Diego will be at least 64 feet. The San Diego Gas and Electric Company are willing to work toward the .relocation of the poles, however, they must have a line somewhere on Highland Avenue right away. They suggested that a representative be present for the next Council meeting. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH asked if there has been any discussion about the lighting on Highland Avenue. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated it was not, but that is one point that could be discussed in detail. If the Council is agreeable we can invite representatives of the other two utility companies to discuss the future of their participation, if any, in the widening of Highland Avenue if it is to be done at some future date. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH requested this be held over for further discussion and have City Planer Wagner invite the utility companies' representatives to a future meeting of the Council, and that Mr. Wagner get in touch with the County and State officials and see what their long term range is for Highland Avenue. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated he would like to request that on the 64 foot travelway to see a -map of the present street and how that would lay over the top; Highland Avenue as it now is in blue line, and Highland Avenue in red so it would show what major change would be made in the street, then we could come to some definite conclusion. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH inquired about the proposed Civil Service Ordinance; and asked CITY CLERK ALSTON to get the recommendation of the Employees Association in regard to the Ordinance. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read; recommending four-way boulevard stop signs and highway caution markers at 8th and Harbison Avenue. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Jensen, that the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee be followed, and that the Attorney prepare a resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read. recommending putting into effect a striping plan for National Avenue at 8th and 9th Streets. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee be adopted and a resolution be prepared. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated that the bids for the culvert as they were read J. R. Stevens was the low bidder, but we find an error in his mathmetics which throws his bid completely out of reason, and the low bid now is that of the Pace Con- struction Company in the amount of $36,739.91, and it is the Engineer's recommendation that the contract be awarded to Pace on the basis of the unit bids provided. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted, and the Pace Construction Company's bid in the amount of $36,739S1 be accepted, and the City Attorney prepare a resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 6235 was read, accepting the bid of Pace Con- struction Company for construction of a culvert at l2th and Highland. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement for the performing of said work in 8/17 45 accordance with said bid. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. ATTORNEY CURRAN reported that we have the performance bond of Charles M. Davis for his contract with the City which had to be returned because of technical points. It was made out in favor of Charles M. Davis, Inc. It has now been changed and is ready for approval and it is the Attorney's recommendation, with the rider attached that the contract bond of Indemnity Insurance Company, dated July 1, 1954, be approved. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the bond be approved. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City immediately take the necessary steps to clean up the dump and all work to be performed by September 1st. Carried, by the following vote co -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays! None. CITY MANAGER GAU REAUX asked if he is to understand from the motion that Mr. Davis is exonerated from any responsibility, and the City will now clean up the dump. MAYOR HODGE stated that according to the motion it is up to the City to clean the dump and it is up to the City Manager to get Mr. Davis to do as much as he possibly can, to cooperate with him. recess was declared. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hodge. Council members present: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Council members absent: None. JOHN DYSTER, President of Chamber of Commerce, was present, and stated in .the budget there is an amount designated for the preparation of a float to represent the City of National City in various parades. Mr. Dyster presented a sketch of the float, and a breakdown of the cost. To prepare the float will be $300.00 but that does not include the cost of the use of a truck or any alterations. They are asking permission to proceed with the construction of the float. City Attorney Curran stated that an appropriation could be made without a contract. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that $450.00 be appropriated for building a float for the City's participation in parades, this to be appropriated to the Chamber of Commerce. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen. JOHN K. VENARD, 999z Division Street, was present in regard to opening Division Street from "J" Avenue to Highland Avenue. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated this was taken up with the Planning Commission about two years ago and she believes the Commission approved it. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated she was opposed to it because one side of the street is 40 feet and the other about 20 feet. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated upon checking with the Title Company there is a half dedication east of Highland, of a 40 foot width, and that is all they could find, CITY CLERK ALSTON stated Mr. Venard had a communication in this regard and asked if it should be rOferred to the Planning Commission. The Mayor so ordered. ARTHUR LYNDS of Johnson, Tyson & Lynds, was present and requested that the Council, if they so desire, instruct the City Engineer to accept Shirley Manor Subdivision for approval and maintenance. It is a requirement of F. H. A. that they have a letter from the City stating that the City accepts the roads, sidewalks, curbs, and sewers, and maintain them. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated in any of the subdivisions he would like to see the City follow a normal procedure, that when the project is finished, the improvements be accepted in a formal manner. We either 46 accept it and maintain it, or we reject it and make it be brought up to standards. MEMORANDUM FROM CITY ENGINEER WARWICK regarding improvements in Shirley Manor Subdivision was read, which stated he believed the Council can accept the improvements that were put in the subdivision. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City of National City accept the improvements in the Shirley Manor Subdivision, and a resolution be prepared including in the resolution each one of these improvements that are to be accepted by the City. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth; Jensen, Parchen, Hodge, Nays: None. ARTHUR LYNDS, representing the Board of Trustees of the San Miguel School, scat dL thy would like to have a permit to excavate their own p e perty in the east part of the City, just east of Palm. They :.ian to build a football field in the valley. Mr. Lynd 6t6 ',ed he has a bond for $20 ., 0OC , 00 which is required by ordinance. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER CAUTEREAUX was read, which stated that the reports of the Street Supt. and City Engineer are he eby one and a part of this report and recommended tha providing all conditions setforth in this report become part of and requirement within the body of the permit, and if acceptable to the City Council that they grant such permit and cause same to be issued. The report of the Street Supt. and City Engineer were attached. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he thought the City should obtain some type of written document holding the City harmless and free of any liability to water damage to the athletic field. MR. LYNDS said they would be willing to go for that. The City Attorney could be instructed to draw up a "hold harmless clause". Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen; that the San Miguel School and the contractors be granted an excavation permit and that one of the qualifications for the permit will be that they will provide the City with a "hold harmless clause" for any water liability. MR. LYNDS stated he would like it understood that he cannot sign for the Board, they will have to hold a Board meeting, which will be in September, at which time it will be presented. Councilmen Heck, with the approval of Councilwoman Jensen, amended his motion to include the recommendations of the City Engineer and City Manager. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jenson, approv- ing the bond of the Glen Falls Indemnity Company, dated August 17, 1954, as submitted, pursuant to the recommendation of the City Manager, the sureties being sufficient in number and in financial responsibility. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. APPOINTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEMBER was presented. MAYOR HODGE requested this be laid over. REQUEST OF COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN FOR AMENDING PEDDLERS ORDINANCE was presented. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated she would like to sec the City Attorney protect the citizens in this peddlers ordinance, and in every case where a citizen has a sign on the door that they do not want peddlers or a.gcr..ts there should be some penalty added. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated that Police Officer Roberts is quite disturbed about the condition we have had in the City since the injunction was granted by the Superior Court, and the License Clerk has been equally disturbed. We are in a bad situation and it is going to be up to the Council to decide on the type of an ordinance, but would strongly re- commend that something bo done, and we do it rather quickly. COUNCILMAN HECK said he was in favor of reviewing and revising and amending our complete business license ordinance, 8/17 47 MRS. KODISH, 2107 "A" Avenue, was present and stated she hopes the Council will see fit to put some kind of an ordinance into effect to limit the house to house canvassers. Moved by Jensen, seconded by Parchen, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance regulating peddlers canvassing from door to door. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he feels that this time is not opportune to attempt to regulate any of the peddlers or house to house salesmen until the business license ordinance is revamped and revised. A committee should be formed to do this. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen. Nays: Heck, Hodge. COUNCIL- MAN PARCHEN stated he thought Mr. Schelin should be notified of this action. ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he would like clarificat- ion as to his instruct•'.ons. MAYOR HODGE stated he would suggest that a committee be appointed to assist the Attorney with this problem. MAYOR HODGE asked that we continue with the next order of business. Moved by Parchen, that this discussion be continued. Motion died for lack of a second. ORDINANCE NO. 864, "ORDINANCE DETERMINING AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR SUPPORT OF ITS DEPARTMENTS AND TO PAY BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1954-55", was presented, and read in full. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck; that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen. RESOLUTION NO, 6236 was read, fixing the tax rate at $1.70 for the fiscal year 1954-55 as follows: General Fund $1.00 Library Fund .23 Park M & I Fund .16 Retirement Fund .15 Sinking Fund No. 6 .035 Sinking Fund No. 8 .125 $1.70 Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Jensen, Parchen. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she had a communication from the Metropolitan Water District, and if we elect to pay a portion of water taxes out of City funds, it will be necessary that this meeting be adjourned as they will not know until after August 20th what the tax will be and we will have to have our resolution in by August 25th. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution, the City electing to pay fifty percent of the water tax to the Metropolitan Water District. Carried, by the following vote .,o--wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. APPLICATION TO MOVE r._RUILDING by L. 0. House, was presented. The building is to be moved from 4187 Kansas Street, San Diego to rear of 2927 E. 20th Street or 2931 E. l9th Street. REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR recommended the granting of this request subject to the requirements in the report. B. C. KENNEDY, 2927 E. 20th Street, was present and stated that sowers are not available at that location at the present time. Moved by Hollingsworth, that the request be granted as re- commended by the Building Inspector. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he thought in regard to moving buildings that it would be a very good idea to have a recommendation from the City Planner. Motion seconded by Jensen. Carried, all the Council present 48 voting aye. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that in our statement of policy in house moving that the City Planner's recommendation be included whenever an application comes to the Council for moving a structure. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. COUNCILWOMAN JENSEN stated she would like to know if anyone is living in the trailer that is shown in the photographs attached to the moving application. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated the City Manager could have the Police Dept. check it. CITY PLANNER WAGNER asked if the policy mainly requests recommendations with respect to zoning regulations or otherwise. As to architectural control, we have no legal basis uon which to act on matters of that type, and the recommendations would normally come through strictly on what is in the ordinances with respect to planning and building. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated he would like to know how the house would fit in the neighborhood, whether it is a good old house going into a new neighborhood, whether the houses are of a comparable age; etc. He said he cannot see putting old houses into a new area. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated he can report what his impression of the age of the structure is with respect to the others :in the neighborhood. When the Bldg. Inspector's Office and City Planner's Office are located in the new quarters, plans of all types would be checked first through the Planning Dept. as to their compliance with the zoning ordinance and then checked by the Bldg. Inspector as to their structural requirements, and this matter can be handled in much the same way. COUNCILMAN HECK stated he thought there should be one more photograph showing the general appearances of the homes in the area that the house was going to be moved into. COMMUNICATION FROM WAYNE E. MACY was read, requesting a main sewer line connection at 26th and "G" Avenue with a 275' ex- tension Northerly on "G" Avenue. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated to service the area Mr. Macy requested he will need approx- imately 370', and figuring a six inch sewer for 370' and the addition of a manhole would require a potential connection of about nine to pay out on the sewer. In looking over the area there are possibly four or five connections on the East side of "G" and possibly four connections on the West side, the cost to be approximately $600.00. Moved by Hollingsworth, that the request be granted. Motion died for lack of a second. MAYOR HODGE stated he would entertain a motion that this be referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for a re- commendation at the adjourned meeting, and the Council consider a Council policy in regard to this matter, and present it at the adjourned meeting. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Heck, that Mr. Macy be allowed to have the requested sewer line, at his own expense. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $12,464.80 Traffic Safety Fund 2,435.28 Park M & I Fund 550.90 Harbor Fund 47.17 Payroll Fund 22,400.10 TOTAL . . . . . . . $37,898.25 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. 8,17 4J RESOLUTION NO. 6237 was read, authorizing and approving the expenditure of $1,158.85 to Henry Levy Furniture Company, for Library, from the Capital Outlay Fund. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: Parchen. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the meeting of the League of California Cities, Friday, August 20th, in El Cajon. COUNCILMAN HECK stated at the last meeting the Council authorized the preparation of the specifications for the bids for remodeling and preparation of the Council chambers, and instructed the City Attorney to look it over for the legality, which has been done. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Attorney prepare a resolution adopting a wage scale. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the plans, specifications, and contract documents be approved and a resolution be prepared to advertise for bids. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY ENGINEER WARWICK stated when the budget was set up for the City Engineer's Office there was included an Associate Engineer. He has been able to employ a man at the same rate, but would like to give him a different title which will re- quire an amendment to the existing salary resolution, and asked that the Council direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document to create a position of an Assistant Engineer at Rate 26, base pay $438.00 per month. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollings- worth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH stated the City Manager received a notice of a traffic engineers school to be held in Los Angeles beginning August 23rd, and it is the recommendation of the City Manager and City Engineer that someone frorn the Engineer's Dept. attend. The cost is estimated at about $130.00. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that someone from the Engineer's Office be authorized to attend the school. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated at the last meeting of the Traffic Safety Committee the possibility of recommending a Traffic Safety Consultant for the City was discussed, and he volunteered to contact Mr. James Reading, Traffic Engineer for San Diego, to invite his comments on such a procedure and also offer suggestions. He has accepted and a meeting has been tentatively se', at which the Traffic Safety Committee has intentions of inviting the Council on Septem er 1st at 7:30 P.M. COUNCILWOMAN JEYS N stated she noticed there was a bill for $250.00 for special legal fees on the Corridor, and asked if there was any idea as to the cost. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLLiRWORTH stated that was for tre report which was authorized to be prepared by Attorney Curran's aseociates. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER GAUTEREAUX was read, regarding the trash disposal on Navy property at 13th and Cleveland Avenue. COMMUNICATION FROM CAPTAIN M. J. WEST, was read, stating you are advised that the plan to provide the contractor with a transfer area on the Naval Station property located at 13th and Cleveland has been abandoned. 8,i17 50 GEORGE W. SCOTT was present and asked the status of the petition to annex property North of Division Street and West of 47th Street, which appears on the agenda. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated if the Council wishes it can be presented at this time or held over until the adjourned meeting. MR. SCOTT asked that it be held over until Sept. 7th. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSv°WWO TH asked if the Satterlee case has come to trial. ATTORNECURRAN stated it has not. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Hock, seconded by Hollingsworth, that we file abatement proceedings against him in Superior Court. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the City Manager be instructed to instruct the Chief of Police to issue citations against Trelikes and Majors for violations of our ordinances, and that they vacate in 30 days. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Parchen, Hodge. Nays: None. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the meeting be adjourned until 8:30 A.M., August 24, 1954. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 A.M. 0,/„A MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL(9ITY, CALIFORNIA ATTE CITY CLERK 8/17