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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953 03-17 CC MIN188 National City; California, March 17, 1953, Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Carrigan at 7:30 P.M. o'clock: Councilmen present: Hart, McClure, Parchen; Sarn, Carrigan. Councilmen absent: None. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 1953, be dispensed with. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Rhodes, autereaux . .JACK BROWN, 2305 Van Ness Avenue; was present, and stated the National City American Legion Post wishes to sponsor a cancer variety show, and asked permission to use the Community Bldg.; April 16th, without charge, to put on this show, Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen, that the American Legion be granted permission to use the Community Bldg. gratis. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES regarding the petition for the paving of Cleveland Avenue between 13th and 21st Streets; was presented. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated that since we have an agreement with the State Highway to help with this it is his recommendation that the petition be granted. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that this be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding an applicat- ion of John Belchez for a request of tax sale on portion of Lot 340 of Lincoln Acres Annex No. 2. It was recommended that a minimum price of $250.00 be placed upon this property for the City's interest. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that Mr. Belchez originally deposited $150.00 but later deposited an additional $100.00, RESOLUTION NO. 5884 was read, setting the sum of $250.00 as the minimum bid for public auction on Lot 340 of Lincoln Acres Annex No. 2, excepting the S 50 feet of W 50 feet. Moved by Sarn; seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be ad- opted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the application of Metropolitan Securities Company to purchase tax deeded real property at public auction on the EZ of Lots 16 to 20, inclusive, Block 4, 10 Acre Lot 4, Quarter Section 152. It was recommended that the minimum price be set at $215.00, On March 4th it was recommended a minimum price be set at $210.00, but it will be necessary to ad- vertise again, so that will raise the price $5,00. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated $210.00 has been deposited so it will be necessary for the additional $5,00 to be deposited. RESOLUTION NO. 5885 was ready ee jng the sum of $215,00 as the minimum bid for publicon Ei of Lots 16 to 20, inclusive, Block 4, 10 Acre Lot 4, Quarter Section 152, Rancho de la Nacion. Moved by Parchen, seconded by.Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, APPLICATION FOR EXCAVATION PERMIT by L. J. Eggers, was present- ed. It was the recommendation of City Manager Rhodes that the 3/17 189 application be granted, providing the applicant posts a bond of $500.00 to guarantee faithful performance and $5,000.00 for public liability. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen, that the application be granted and the proper bonds be posted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding a proposed ordinance regulating the removal and installation of curbs. sidewalks and providing for permits and inspections upon any public street or alley within the City of National City. It is recommended that this be referred to the City Attorney for the preparation of the ordinance in legal form. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be referred to the City Attorney. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read; regarding a petition of property owners requesting that a street light be installed on N. Kenton Avenue. It is recommended that the light be placed at the intersection of Division and N. Kenton. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, that the request be granted and the City Manager be authorized to so inform the Gas and Elec.,.%c Company. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, recommending the purchase of a police car for the Chief of Police. The Chief has had no City car furnished him and is driving his car at his own expense. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the City Manager be authorized to send letters to the various dealers requesting bids on the particular type of car wanted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST FOR REFUND ON BUSINESS LICENSE in the amount of $15.00 by R. 0. Linville, was read, Mr. Linville had planned to open a store at 1820 Highland, but due to a misunderstanding with the owner of the building he did not do so. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that $5.00 could be legally refunded, the minimum of $10.00 cannot be legally refunded as the Ordinance provides before anyone can enter into a business they must take out a license. The requirement was met by taking out the license, and the failure to complete the lease gives the City no right to refund the minimum. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that $5.00 be refunded. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES regarding membership in American Public Works Association, was read. It was recommend- ed that if any of the City employees desire to join that they do so at their own expense. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the communication from Registered Civil Engineers, which requested that the City employ local engineers of San Diego County rather than import them from outside areas. It was the Manager's recommendation that we proceed on this basis so far as possible, and that the communication be filed. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested it filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding a claim for extra work on the sewage pumping station at 6th and Wilson, which amounts to $690.31. It was recommended that the Manager be authorized to allow Trott and Kingaard the sum of $690.31 as an extra on their contract. Moved by Hart, seconded by Parchen; that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 3/17 190 COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH was read, stating that the new County Board of Health has begun sessions and the member of the Board representing National City will be glad to present to the Board any health or sanitation problems which should be placed upon their agenda. MAYOR CARRIGAN re- quested this be referred to the City Manager for the approp- riate answer. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION, INC., was read, congratulating the Council on the stand taken in regard to the protest to the Board of Equalization on liquor licenses in National City; also on be action taken in regard to Senate Bills 1344 and 1575. The communication was ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LIBRARY was read; requesting a conference with the Council and the Plann- ing Commission on the proposed new library building. The Board of Trustees has selected the site of National Avenue and 12th Street as their first choice for the Library, and as their second choice the property located just east of the tennis courts. It is requested that the library be placed second in priority, before the swimming pool, on the list of needed projects for National City. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that City Manager Rboles contact the Library Board and arrange a meeting with ocnem for Thursday at ?:30 P.M., March 19, 1953. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES regarding application for tax sale by John Belchez for property at 10th and Highland; was read. The land which Mr. Belchez wishes to purchase is a strip 1.39 feet in width and 200 feet in length lying south of the center line of the proposed loth Street extension East of Highland. This property will be needed by the City for street purposes in the near future and should not be sold under any circumstances. Moved by Sarn; seconded by Parchen, that the application be denied, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read; regarding the report of C. P. L. Nicholls concerning the location of the proposed swimming pool. Mr. Nicholls recommends that the site at Palm Avenue and Division Street is best for a swimming pool, City Manager Rhodes stated he believes Mr. Nicholls conclusions are correct, but he does not agree with him because Mr. Nicholls has only the swimming pool in mind, and Mr. Rhodes has been thinking of not only the swimming pool but of other activities such as a hardball field, two or three softball fields, play grounds, picnic grounds, community building for the playing of checkers and canasta, shuffleboard courts; etc. It is recommended that we delve a little further into the subject and find what the community desires in relation to having further activities in the vicinity of the pool. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she had a petition submitted regarding the location of the proposed swimming pool. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested that the City Manager's letter, the report of Mr. Nicholls and the petition be kept on file in Mr. Rhodes' office pending further dis cussion. REQUEST FOR REFUND ON BUSINESS LICENSE in the amount of $7,50 by Emory Waller, was presented. Mr. Waller sold his business at 2544 E. 18th Street and has a refund due on his license deposit. CITY TREASURER HOLGATE approved the request. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated this amount is legally refundable. 3/17 191 Moved by Hart; seconded by Parchen, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION was read, regarding an increase in pay. It was requested that the Council give consideration of a 20% increase in salary and wages to all employees, to become effective as of July 1, 1953. Due to the disparity in existing wage schedules for like employment as exist in municipalities of our class in the State of California, the request is submitted for study and consideration at the preliminary budget discussion. COUNCILMAN MCCLURE stated there was a discussion sometime ago about a report on the comparison of salaries paid by National City and the surrounding cities, and wondered if anything had been done in this regard. CITY MANAGER RHODES said he has been working on it and finds so many different conditions under which the employees work that it is rather difficult to compare. COUNCILMAN HART said he thought the request should be given careful consideration. DOROTHY JENSEN, 41 E. 21d Street, was present, and stated the Council has a letter on file from the Taxpayers Association asking the Council to seriously consider any requests for blanket pay raises. The employees had a pay raise last year and after that they had the 40 hour week put into effect, there seems to be no end to the constant asking for a raise at a time when we are trying to keep our budget down. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated it was now 8:00 P.M. and time for the hearing on the proposed zone variance of Charles Peter Smith. ALMA MOORE, 1929 Prospect Street; MRS. MORRIS FLETCHER, 1924 Prospect Street; GEORGE ALBRIGHT, 1922 Orange Avenue; PAUL W. PETTET, 1825 Prospect Street, were present, and all were opposed to Mr. Smith being granted a zone variance, as they desire to have their area remain an R-1 zone. CHARLES P. SMITH, 1944 Grove Street, was present, and stated when he applied for a zone variance the first time not one person objected. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked Mr. Smith if he was aware when he bought his property that it was an R-1 zone. MR. SMITH said he was, but he bought it with the idea that in case he did want to build an apartment on the property he could possibly do so. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the application for appeal of the Planning Commission's ruling be denied. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Parchen, Carrigan. Nays: Hart, Sarn. MRS. FLETCHER stated she had been appointed spokesman for their neighborhood, and they wished to thank the Council for the action taken. MAYOR CARRIGAN announced that it was time for the opening of bids. The following bids on the tank truck were received: DICK HAAS MOTORS; for new 1953 Dodge 2-3/4 Ton Truck, Model R 172" with water tank mid equipment, $4,894.67, the price does not include excise taxes, but is subject to applicable State taxes; McCUNE MOTORS for one International R-172 motor truck, $5,167.31, total truck and tank price. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested the bids be referred to the City Manager for checking and recommendation. BIDS ON GASOLINE were opened at this time from the following: STAR & CRESCENT OIL COMPANY and HERCULES OIL COMPANY. A communication from the Standard Oil Company of California stated they are in no position at the present time to bid. MAYOR CARRIGAN referred the bids to the City Manager for checking and recommendation. 3/17 192 BIDS FOR TRAFFIC LINE PAINT were opened as follows: CLARK- NEWLAN CO., for 1000 gal. lots bead binder (Fuller quality) $2.32 per gal., 1000 gal. lots (one delivery in 5 gal° 2.15 per gal., 250 gal. (one delivery in 5 gal. carte) $2n2) $2 27 per gal.; C. H. BENTON, INC., $1.81 per gal. in 5 gal. steel kits. MAYOR CARRIGAN referred the bids to the City Manager for checking and recommendation. MAYOR CARRIGAN announced the hearing on the appeal regarding the Application No. 442 of G. C, Trotochau. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated at the last meeting of the City Council Mr: Trotochau requested that his application for a zone variance be with- drawn; and asked if there was anyone present who had anything to present for or against this request. IRA HARBISON, 1915 "F" Avenue, was present, and stated he submitted a written statement of appeal and a statement of facts. It is the re- quest of the property owners who signed the petition that the application bt denied. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that since Mr, Trotochau has withdrawn his request there would be no need for a further hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 5886 was read, denying Application No. 442 of G, C. Trotochau for a conditional zone variance, Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN requested that the Planning Commission be informed of the circumstances surrounding this action. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked City Clerk Alston to see that the information is passed on to the Planning Commission. GEORGE H. ELLIS, Engineer in the Fire Dept., was present, in regard to the request for an increase in salary for the employees. Mr, Ellis said he did not feel that the Taxpayers Association had treated the employees quite fairly as they will not allow a City employee to join their association, and about 70% of the employees are taxpayers. They would like to be invited to their meetings and state their viewpoint, and possibly two or three employees join the Association, MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that the City yanagers' Association is giving salary increases serious consideration in an attempt to bring them into line. The City Manager and the Council will do the best of their ability. DOROTHY JENSEN, Secretary of National City Taxpayers Association, was present, and stated one member of the City employees asked to join their association, but in their by-laws there is one clause that states no State, County or City employee can join the organ- ization, The meetings are public and the employees are welcome to come. We are willing to help them out with their tax problems; and have helped some who presented their problems. MRS. KODISH, 2107 "A" Avenue, was present, and stated she received a phone call from a member of the Employees Association stating they were going to ask for a raise, and asked what the Taxpayers Association thought about it. Mrs. Kodish thought the employees sgould present their case to the Council and then they would make their decision as to what they intended to do or say about it. However, since it has been brought out into the open it is her belief that the Taxpayers Association would go on record in saying that they would be in favor of the Police and Fire Departments being paid enough whereby they would not have to held two jobs, and make it mandatory if they did take a second job after the raise, which would be sufficient, it would auto- matically let them out of City employment. The rest of our employees are faithful and deserve a living wage; but as a 3/17 193 taxpayers group wish to see all cuts possible to keep taxes in line. DAVID REA, Member of the Police Dept. and Pres. of the Employees Assn., was present, and stated that the cost of living has gone up in the past year and that is the reason for asking for a 2O%o increase in salary. Mr. Rea stated if the Council and the Taxpayers Association wish to attend any of the Employees meetings they are welcome, as the meetings are open. MAYOR CARRIGAN said the request will be given consideration. REQUEST FOR REFUND ON SEWER CONNECTION FEE, Permit #1436, in the amount of $368.75 by San Diego Christian Schools, Inc., was presented. The reason for the request is there is in- sufficient depth at curb line. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that after the Engineer looked it over found they were unable to make the sewer connection at this point, and it was Mr. Bird's recommendation that we make a refund to the Schools and they will again make application for a permit at a different location. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it is legally refundable. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure; that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn,Carrigan. Nays: None. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $11,226.34 Traffic Safety Fund 1,359.20 Park Fund 174,12 Retirement Fund 2,500.95 Harbor Fund 66.46 Payroll Fund 17,194.40 TOTAL . . . . , .$32,521.47 Moved by Hart, 'seconded by Sarn, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure; Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN HART: Absent RESOLUTION NO. 5887 was read, authorizing the following ex- penditure be paid out of the Capital Outlay Fund; San Diego Christian Schools, Inc., $170.00 for refund on sewer permit. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HART: Present COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the letter from the California Roadside Council requesting that the Council voice their opposition to Senate Bills 733 and 734. As requested, this was taken up with Mr. Beuthel, who is not familiar with the Bills and did not care to make a recommendation. It was recommended that the Bills be opposed. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the City Attorney be requested to make himself familiar with the Bills and have him make a recommendation before any action is taken by the Council. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RJ0DES was read, regarding a letter from the State Board of Equalization concerning the City's protest to the off -sale beer and wine license at the Yellow Front and the:on-sale license of Rubio's Taco Factory. The Board informs us that we did not protest upon the proper grounds. Investigation shows that we have one liquor license 3/17 194 for about every 455 people in the. City. This is about three times as many as we should have; one to every 1500 people. It would seem that this is discriminatory and aggravates an already existing police problem, which is substantial grounds for protest. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, that City Manager Rhodes write a letter to Assemblyman Cloyed, and that the City Attorney write a letter to the Board of Equalization in Sacramento, citing the facts that were recently published in the San Diego Union, and ask if that was not enough grounds upon which to protest the issuance of licenses, and present the information contained in the City Manager's letter, setting forth the fact that we have one license for every 455 people. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, with re- ference to an invitation to the Mayor and City Council to attend the meeting of the Bay Area Council to be held Friday, March 20th at 3:00 P.M. in the Board of Directors Room at the San Diego Chamber of Commerce. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that as many of the Council attend who possibly can. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding the request of M. E. Staffen for an extension of his lease on the tidelands for six months under the same terms and conditions as now exist. It was the Manager's recommendation that the request be granted. MAYOR CARRIGAN referred the communication to Attorney Campbell to prepare the resolution. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, recommending the following names for the Council to appoint on the Re- creation Committee: Mrs. Mark J. Gornick; Mrs. Fred E. McCormick; E. M.Shelmerdine; Ralph Finnerty; Frank Sarn, MAYOR CARRIGAN said he would like to place the names of Mrs. Margaret Smith and Vera Chaffin for the Council's consideration, and asked that the Council give this some study so that they can make the appointments at the next meeting. REPORT OF THE CITY TREASURER for the month of February, 1953, was presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM QTY MANAGER RHODES regarding the plans and specifications for the installation of traffic signals and safety lighting at the intersection of 24th Street and National Avenue, was read. It was requested that per- mission be granted to advertise for bids and that April 7. 1953, be set as the opening date. Moved by McClure,.seconded by Sarn, that the plans be accepted and authorization be grant- ed to advertise for bids, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, regarding a petition to install curbs and pavement on "B" Avenue from 18th Street to 20th Street. It was signed by 70.45% of the total frontage, and it is recommended that the petition be granted. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the petition be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, regarding the need for civilian defense in National City. They believe that it would be entirely feasible for one man to direct both civilian defense and Chamber activities, and requested a meeting with the Council in this regard. COUNCIL- MAN PARCHEN stated he thought this sounded like a concrete plan, and the most logical one put forth thus far, and would 3/17 195 like to go on record as favoring this. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he thought that it would be well to arrange a meeting with the Board of Directors of the Chamber, the City Manager and the City Attorney, and to set up a definite program, and have the Chamber arrange to have the man whom they contemplate hiring at the meeting. JOE RAMOS, JR., President of the Chamber of Commerce, was present, and stated they would be glad to have such a meeting. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN suggested that the heads of such organizations as the V. F. W. and the American Legion also attend the meetings; such organizat- ions will probably be interested in civilian defense and better trained than the average citizen. MR. RAMOS said he thought this was a problem that confronts the entire City and the more ideas and suggestions setforth the better it will be. MAYOR CARRIGAN suggested a joint meeting along with the Traffic Safety Committee on March 26th at 7:30 P.M. MR. RAMOS said they will have as many representatives as possible at the meeting. PAUL W. PETTET, 1825 Prospect Street, was present, and stated there is a hazardous condition at 18th and Prospect. Cross walks should be painted, and a street light installed. The San Diego Transit System busses stop at Grove Street on 18th Street instead of turning the corner, which blocks the high- way. MAYOR CARRIGAN suggested that Mr. Pettet attend the meeting with the Traffic Safety Committee and present his problems. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated at the last meeting it was stated that we would need another member of the Traffic Safety Committee, and asked if the Council had a recommendation at this time. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN suggested that this be brought up at the meeting with the Traffic Safety Committee on March 26th. CITY CLERK ALSTON asked if the Council wished to take any action regarding the Tentative Master Street Plan Map. MAYOR CARRIGAN set the hearing on the Master Street Plan Map for April 21st at 8:00 P.M. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, regarding the final map of Shirley Manor Subdivision; which varies from the tentative map as they now have 46 lots instead of 40 lots, as previously planned. The subdivider has decided to con- struct single family dwellings rather than use the zone variance granted to construct duplex dwellings. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the final map be accepted. Fred C. Peterson was elected Chairman of the Planning Commission and Thomas Crownover elected as Executive Secretary. MAYOR CARRIGAN said that it might be well for the Council to consider, if the houses in Shirley Manor Subd. are going to be all single family dwellings that it revert back to an R-1 zone. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the final map of Shirley Manor Subd. has been filed with the City Clerk, and it is the duty of the Council to examine it and act upon it if it is in compliance with the Ordinance and the Subdivision Map Act; but there has been no bond filed for the construction of streets, sidewalks, grading, and no money has been deposited in lieu of the bond, and the sidewalks and streets are not in, so that is sufficient to prohibit the Council from approving the map. RESOLUTION NO. 5888 was read, stating that the City Council finds that the final map of Shirley Manor Subdivision does 3/17 196 not conform to all the requirements of Chapter 2, Part 2, Division for the business and Profession Code of the State of California, and Ordinance No. 803 of the City of National City. The City Council finds that the subdivider of Shirley Manor Subdivision has not fully complied with Section 85 Sub- section C of Ordinance No. 803. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen, that the final map of Shirley Manor Subdivision be referred back to the Planning Commission for submission of an R-1 area instead of the R-2 as now proposed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated on the Planning Commission report which cannot be presented until the next meeting there is Application No. 443 for a zone variance for 1949 Orange Street, and the Commission recommended that the petition be denied. The petitioner has the right to appeal by filing written notice of appeal and stating his grounds, but it must be filed within 15 days from the date the report was filed with the City Clerk, which was March 13th. There is no requirement in the Ordinance that you must notify the applicant, and it was the Attorney's suggestion that the City Clerk be authorized to notify the applicant that the Commission denied his request, and that he has the right to appeal. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the applicant be so notified. Carried, all Councilmen present voting are. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the sum of $400.00 be transferred from Fund No. 519-B3-A to Fund No. 518-F-B3. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5889 was read, agreeing to pay the sum of $690.31 to Trott & Kingaard for the full and complete per- formance and all necessary materials for the additional con- struction, all as setforth in Document No. 19050, and further that all other conditions of said contract shall remain and be in full force and effect. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he National School District has signed their Recreation Agreement in which they agree to pay the City the sum of $800.00, RESOLUTION NO. 5890 was read, approving an agreement between the National School District and the City of National City. Mayor Carrigan is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the National School District owns property on "M" between 14th and 16th and they would like to make application for a zone variance for the purpose of constructing an elementary school. There is no provision for them to pay the $25.00 application fee, and they request, if it meets with the Council's approval, to authorize the setting of a hearing for the zone variance. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Council direct the Planning Commission to set the hearing on the application. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the hearing of the Water Company to amend their Rule No. 2 has been set for March 31st at 3/17 197 9:30 A.M. in the Appellate Court, 620 Ash Street. The City's objections have been filed, and the City Attorney will appear. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that sometime ago we invited the High School Students to participate in the operation of City Government, and thought it would be well to have them again participate. He asked City Manager Rhodes to contact the High School Board, setting a date that will be convenient for them, but on a regular Council meeting day. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN said he thought a list should be made up of the items which the Council wish to discuss with the Traffic Safety Committee and present to the Committee prior to the meeting. MAYOR CARRIGAN suggested that the Council have the responsibility of seeing that not later than Thursday of this week the infort'tion be presented to the City Manager, who in turn will present it to the Committee. Moved by Sarn, seconded by McClure, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MA4TYiv r.r� /, O NA��!'iIONAL / AC LIFORNIA G 3/17