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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953 05-19 CC MIN229 National City, California, May 19, 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, Sarri, Carrigan. Councilmen absent: None. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarni that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 5, 1953, and the special meeting of May 7, 1953, be dispensed with Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Rhodes, Gautereaux, Bailey THE MATTER OF FIRE INSURANCE which was laid over from the last meeting was presented MAYOR CARRIGAN stated this was laid over pending a survey, and asked if the City Manager had the information. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated that the President of the Insurance Association said they were having a survey made. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that the City Manager contact the Insurance Agents Association and have a binder put on the present policy until the survey is completed, and asked that it be laid over until the next meeting COMMUNICATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding the expenses of Commissioners, was presented. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated this was straightened out at the Planning Commission meeting and it was the opinion of the Council that whichever member of the Commission attended the individual committee that their ex- penses would be allowed. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen, that the expenses be allowed for the members of the Planning Commission attending the various committees of the County Planning Commission, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM LOUIS J. KROEGER AND ASSOCIATES was read, Their services include analyzing appropriate salaries for city employees and preparing tests for use in selecting personnel. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION was read, requesting a joint meeting between representatives of the Association and the Council to discuss the proposed Civil Service Ordinance and wage scale. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that City Manager Rhodes notify the employees that the Council will meet with them on June 9th at 7:30 P.M, in the Council Chamber, REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for the month of April, 1953, was presented and accepted, COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES regarding the opening of 4th Street, was read. A letter from the Commandant of the Eleventh Naval District was attached. It was the recommendation of the City Manager that the communication be filed along with the petition asking for the opening of 4th Street, COMMUNICAT- ION FROM G. R, HENDERSON, COMMANDANT, ELEVENTH NAVAL DISTRICT, was read. The Commanding; Officer; U. S. Naval Station, the Division of Highways and the District Public Works Office have agreed upon relocating Gate 8 at the Naval Station to 8th Street, and the Division of Highways is proceeding with the necessary plans for the entrance to the Station at 8th Street. The Division of Highways, and the Navy consider that the open- ing of 4th Street on Highway 101 would increase the traffic problems on the highway even greater that now existing at this 5/19 230 location. For this reason, as well as safety and security, the Navy cannot concur with plans for the opening of 4th Street from Roosevelt Avenue through Navy property to Highway 101. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated there has been another letter from the Division of Highways which Mr. Rhodes recommended be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee; wherein they are asking the City to go along with the idea of opening Gate 8, and want the City to expend $6,000.00 for the opening of this Gate. Mayor Carrigan said it was his opinion that the opening of Gate 8 at 8th Street would add to the traffic congestion and not alleviate it. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN suggested that a joint meet- ing be held with the Navy, Division of Highways, Traffic Safety Committee and Council, MAYOR CARRIGAN stated it might be well to have Mr. Rhodes contact Mr Beuthel and give him the feeling of the Council instead of calling a special meeting, unless the Council so wishes the meeting. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated he talked with Mr. Beuthel and knows that he is not in favor of the proposal, Mr. Beuthel is very cooperative and probably would attend the meeting with the Traffic Safety Committee and Council. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked City Manager Rhodes to arrange a meeting with Mr. Beuthel and the Traffic Safety Committee and notify the Council of the date so anyone who wishes to attend may do so. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read regarding the application of the Aztec Lumber Company for lease of Parcel 1-B of the tidelands. They enclosed a check for $86,00 which was offered in payment of $1,00 a month for the first two months in order to set up their mill and 22¢ per square foot per year for the next month, They desire a 7 year lease with an option to renew for 7 years at the price of other leases which have been recently consummated. It was the Manager's recommendation that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for the pre- paration of the lease, MAYOR CARRIGAN said the other leases were on a five, ten and fifteen year basis and thought we should keep them as uniform as possible. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the communication be referred to the City Attorney for the preparation of the lease. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the bond of M. E. Staffen on his tideland lease, and asked that it be approved by Attorney Campbell. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved the bond as to form. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the bond be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MR, AND MRS. BEST AND MR. AND MRS. LIE%HARD was read, stating they thought the City should continue with the family dances which the P, T. A. sponsored. A PETITION was also presented signed by a number of children and parents asking that this be continued, COMMUNICATION FROM SWEETWATER COUNCIL P. T. A, was read, stating it is not the ordinary function of a Parent-Teacher group to sponsor a continued project such as the Family Frolic, and believe that this type of activity should be classified as a function of the Recreation Department of National City, They respectfully request that the Family Frolic activity be continued after their last scheduled dance of May 22nd under the direction of the City Recreation Department. An invitation was extended to the Council and their families to make a special effort to attend the May 22nd dance. They believe that the best argument in favor of the continuance of this activity is this invitation so that the people may see for themselves the wholesome pleasure it is giving so many National City families, COMMUNICATION FROM RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD was read, stating it is the recommend- 5/19 231 ation of the Board that Family Frolics be continued as an activity, under the same name, and that sponsorship be divided between different organizations of the City as co-sponsors with the City. Also that a calendar be made up for the year. The Board also recommended that the Council authorize the area on 4th and Division west of Drexel Street to be bulldozed and leveled off for a soft ball diamond, as a community project. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked whether or not this has been figured in the budget for next year; or whether it can be. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated it is not in the budget, and it is his opinion that the Elementary Schools which have playgrounds should allow the City to use them in the summertime and be properly super- vised. It was the Manager's recommendation that the Family Frolics be continued, but the matter of the playground be held in abeyance to see if we cannot get some cooperation from the schools. COUNCILMAN McCLURE asked what the attitude was of the various School Districts in this regard. PARK AND RECREATION SUPT. GAUTEREAUX was present and stated that up to the present time the Elementary School Board's action concerning the use of school facilities by the City for recreational activities was that they would not make any facilities of the elementary schools available, Mr, Gautereaux said he made application by letter to the School Board for use of facilities at the new 8th Street School, and they notified him that there would be no use of school buildings nor school grounds until further action had been taken by them. Mr. Gautereaux said he asked the School Board if that included all the schools in their distrift and they said it did. The High School has volunteered to allow the use of their facilities, but they are restricted. The Junior High School is the only particular unit of the High School that could be of any use to the City, and that would be if we became too crowded in this particular locality and wanted to use a room or auditorium during the summer. COUNCILMAN HART asked if the City used the Junior High grounds if we could have supervision. MR. GAUTEREAUX said we could. That has been plainly stated to all the school authorities, that if the Re- creation Dept. makes application for use of any of their facilities they will be responsible and take care of the facilit- ies we use. In the past years rather than being a detriment to the school program we have been an asset. COUNCILMAN SARN stated that perhaps the Recreation Advisory Board could arrange a joint meeting with the Elementary School District and see if we cannot be granted use of some of their facilities. MAYOR CARRIGAN ask- ed that City Manager Rhodes contact the Elementary School Board and ask them to meet with the Recreation Advisory Board and the Council on May 27th. COUNCILMAN McCLURE questioned the use of the State Armory Bldg, for use by the City. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that Mr. Rhodes and Mr, Gautereaux follow through on this and see if anything can be accomplished. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN said that he thought that all service clubs would rally behind a joint sponsorship so that the Family Frolics could be con- tinued, and a program should be drawn up. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, that the Family Frolics be continued as a joint sponsorship with the City and the service clubs. MAYOR CARRIGAN appointed Councilman Parchen and Councilman Hart as a committee of two to check into this and find out just what part the City is expected to take and report back at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 5943 was read, approving an agreement dated May 24, 1953, between Remington Rand and the City of National City. Mayor Carrigan is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 5/19 r, 232 RESOLUTION NO. 5944 was read, approving an agreement dated May 11, 1953 between Addressograph-Multigraph of San Diego and the City of Nhtional City. Mayor Carrigan is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST FOR REFUND ON BUSINESS LICENSE in the amount by Rudolph Geist, was presented, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL request has been approved and is legally refundable. McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the request be grant by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None, of $2 , 50 stated the Moved by ed. Carried, Parchen, APPLICATION BY LIONS CLUB for fire works display, was presented. The insurance policy was attached, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he checked the application and the insurance policy and they are in order, and Chief Bailey has recommended and approved the application. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the application be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the contract for lighting of 8th Street has just been received; but it was approved by the Council in January, so no action is necessary at this time, CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of Robert Collins, Gilbert Taylor and Charles M. Cornett, was presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she re- ceived a communication from the City's insurance carrier re- questing that the City Council on behalf of the City deny liability in connection with these claims. RESOLUTION NO. 5945 was read, denying the claim of Robert Collins in the sum of $200,666.75, Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5946 was read, denying the claim of Gilbert Taylor in the sum of $56,953.00. Moved by Hart, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO 5947 was read, denying the Cornett, in the sum of $75,540,00. Moved by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. men present voting aye. REQUEST OF ZELINDO BALDASSINI, JR. for replacement of check in the amount of $104.23 was read, CITY CLERK ALSTON stated in December the City issued a refund to Mr. Baldassini on a de- posit he mv.de for damages. The damages amounted to less than the amount deposited. Several days after the check was mailed Mr. Baldassini called and stated the check had been lost, It was Mrs. fllston's recommendation that she be authorized to stop payment on the check and issue a new check in the amount of S104,23. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. claim of Charles M. by McClure, seconded Carried, all Council - COMMUNICATION FROM DALTON BAKER, General Chairman, Maytime Band Review Committee, was read, thanking the Council and City officials for the cooperation they received in making the Review a success, The communication was ordered filed. 5/19 233 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read, recommending installation of the following street lights in National Vista No, 2 Subdivision: Euclid at Beta; "R" at Beta; "R" at Gamma; "T" at Division; "T" at Gamma; "U" at Division; "U" at Beta. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, that the lights be in- stalled. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park M & I Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL . $6136,23 1,637,45 261,96 16,485,30 ,$24,520,94 Moved by McClure, 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, RESOLUTION NO, 5948 was read, authorizing the following ex- penditures be paid out of the Capital Outlay Fund: Robert A. Bradt, $2,500.00, preliminary plans for Library; Squires Belt, sewer pipe, $196.92. Moved by Sarn; seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that the City received a dividend.. from the State Compensation Insurance Fund in the amount of S2204,70 for our safety record in the fiscal year 1951-52. COMMUNICATION FROM OTTO T, SIMDARS was read, requesting per- mission to haul his refuse to the City dump. They have a garbage disposal in their home. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there is no legal provision for this except in the event of an emergency a permit can be granted, but there must be an exist- ing emergency. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked that the City Clerk notify Mr. Simdars to this effect, and that the request has been denied. APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY by L. E. and Martha Findahl, was read. The property is on Division north at Laurel Ave. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, this be referred to the City Manager, and in turn be referred to the Boundary Commission, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE SMITH was read; thanking the Council for the courtesy shown him by the purchase of a car to be used for City business. The communication was ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO HIGHWAY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION was read, regarding the feasibility and practicability of a combined rail and highway toll road at the lowest possible elevation, connecting the Port of San Diego with the Great Southwest. The benefits of such a facility will affect the economic welfare of every resident and indicates substantial and profitable expansion opportunities for all industries, agriculture and commerce. RESOLUTION NO. 5949 was read, requesting the Board of Super- visors of the County of San Diego to take such action to determine the economic and engineering feasibility of an adequate and competitive traffic artery as is deemed fit. 5/19 234 Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, submitting a revised budget of actual expenditures for the Maytime Band Review. The total amount of the budget was $5,560.88.. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, this be held over until the next meeting in order that all the bills can be presented at that time. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5950 was read, distributing the Unapportioned Tax Fund in the sum of $68,607.65 as follows: General Fund, $40,837,88; Library Fund, $8,575,95; Park M & I Fund, $8 780.15; Retirement Fund, $8,780:15; Sinking Fund #6, $1,633.52; Special Delinquent Tax Fund inthe sum o5 f $8distributing ,003.01, as follows: General Fund, $4,763.70; Library Fund, $1,000,38; Park M & I Fund, $1,024.19; Retirement Fund, $1,024.19, Sinking Fund #6, $190,55. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the transfer of $2,020.39 from Garage Account 524 to the Traffic Safety Fund, be authorized. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that the action on the truck route and the reduced speed on Division Street can be started as soon as the Council gets the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendations, Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, these items be referred to* the Traffic Safety Committee for action at their next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested City Manager to so notify the Traffic Safety Committee: ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the Olivewood Housing has submitted bid forms for the collection of rubbish and trash, and asked what the City Manager's recommendation was regarding the charge. CITY MANAGER RHODES said he would recommend the charge be $1.00 per unit. RESOLUTION NO. 5951 was read, authorizing that a bid be submitted for the collection of trash and garbage in the 0livewood Housing Project and that the combined unit rate per month shall be $1 00, F. A. Rhodes, City Manager, is authorized to complete and execute said bid. Moved by Sarn, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance regulating refrigeration plants, was presented for the second and final reading, Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 846, '+AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND IMPOSING A PERMIT FEE UPON REFRIGERATION PLANTS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO, 814." Moved by Parchen; seconded by Sarn, that the Ordinance be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ORDINANCE NO , an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 707, was presented for the second and final reading. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, that only the heading be read. Carried; by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan, Nays: None. 5/19 235 ORDINANCE NO, 847 "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 707 OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5 AND 38 OF SAID ORDINANCE AND BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS NUMBERED 30e1 AND 31.1 OF SAID ORDINANCE " Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart; that the Ordinance be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated there is a communication from the Insurance Agents Association regarding a Fidelity Bond, and recommended it be referred to City Manager Rhodes for checking and a report MAYOR CARRIGAN referred the communication to Mr Rhodes ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that a hearing San Diego Transit System for authority to set for June 3: 1953, at 9:00 A M in the San Diego on the application of increase rates has been Chamber of Commerce Bldg RESOLUTION NO 5952 was read, submitting application to the Director of Finance and/or the State Allocation Board, requesting allotment of $6 450.00 being not more than one-half the cost of preparing plans for the construction of a Fire Station and Public Library; the estimated cost of preparing such plans it $12,900,00 F. A Rhodes City Manager is designated as the authorized agent of Local Agency arrd-i:, authorized and directed to sign the application, Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart, that the Resolution be adopted" Carried all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding the application of E A Cantarini, was presented, relative to property at the southeast corner of 18th St and Palm Avenue. Petitioner desires a side yard variance, Discussion was held regarding the possibility of widening Palm Avenue in the future. It was the opinion of Mr Rhodes City Manager, and Mr. Newberry of the Engineering Dept that it would be more desirable to construct a new through street from north to south rather than to attempt to widen Palm Avenue It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the application be granted RESOLUTION NO 5953 was read, granting a special zone variance permit to E A Cantarini, for the purpose of eliminating side yard restriction of property setforth on Exhibit A attached to said Resolution Moved by McClure seconded by Hart that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,all Councilmen present voting aye REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION regarding the request to close a portion of Wilson Avenue and 12th Street; in order that Klauber- Wangenheim Company might construct a warehouse and offices was presented ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance of intention to close a portion of Wilson Avenue and a portion of 12th Street was presented for the first reading, Moved by Sarn, seconded by Hart that only the heading be read. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart; McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Carrigan, Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. "AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF PUBLIC STREETS, TO -WIT: WILSON AVENUE AND A PORTION OF 12TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA '' Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart that the Ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the second and final reading Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure Parchen" Sarn, Carrigan. Nays: None, 5/19 236 REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding the request from Jack Dembo relative to the closing of "A" Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets, was presented. It was the opinion of most of the commissioners that in the event "A" Avenue was closed it would make 15th Street at the present time a dead end street of one block which would not be a good policy. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the request be denied, Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be followed and the request be denied Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye COMMUNICATION FROM JOHN HANCOCK MANUFACTURING CO. was read, re- questing permission to install a scrap burner to be connected to their scrap and sawdust evacuation system. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated it is his recommendation this be referred to the Planning Commission to see if it is necessary to grant them a special permit, Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, this be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT was read, stating they desire to have the City of National City continue their service of picking up the garbage and trash in the Homoja Project, beginning July 1 1953, They wish to reduce the quantity of units from 333 to 297, and have the right to reduce the quantity and charges be pro -rated accordingly. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated before this contract is negotiated we should attempt to negotiate a contract with Mr Hynum as his contract on that area expires June 30th. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen; this be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager to act in the best interests of the City, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING by E. R Severins was presented The present location is 2704 National Avenue to be moved to Lots 1 and 2, Block 144, for use as a residence. Application was approved by Bldg, Inspector Bird A check in the amount of $500,00 for bond was attached. Moved by McClure, seconded by Hart that permission be granted to move the building wiht a 90 day time limit. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY was presented, It is a request asking that new application forms be used, MAYOR CARRIGAN referred the applications to Attorney Campbell, Moved by Parchen, seconded by Hart, that all applications to move buildings give the street address as well as the legal address where the building is being moved from and where it is being moved to and some directions how to go there, also some description of the building itself, such as approximate age etc, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN brought up the matter of the bus stop at 8th and Highland which was held over from the last meeting. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN said he would like to see the stop moved to west side "G" Avenue.. COUNCILMAN HART said he too would like to see it moved there, MAYOR CARRIGAN said he felt it was locating the bus stop too far away from where it now stops, E H ALSDORF was present and stated he felt that the people in that neighbor- hood will make vigorous complaints if the stop is moved one block further, Moved jay Parchen, seconded by Hart that the. bus stop be moved on the West side of "G" Avenue on 8th Street Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, McClure, Parchen, Sarn Nays: Carrigan, Moved by Parchen seconded by Hart; that the length of the bus stop' at 8th and "G" be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee and upon their recommendation that the curbs be painted and signs be posted, Carried all Council- men present voting aye. 5/19 • 237 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF EL CAJON was read; extending an invitation to the Council and City officials to attend the Open House at the new Fire and Police Stations to be held on Saturday; May 23rd between the hours of 11:00 A M, and 5:00 P M The Stations are located at 210 and 240 Highland Avenue, in the City of El Cajon. MAYOR CARRIGAN urged as many of the Council as could to attend, COUNCILMAN SARN asked if there was anyway the cost of the collectio of trash and garbage could be incorporated in the real estate tax bill. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said if it was included in the tax rate it would all have to be borne by the property owner; or by raising the sales tax or any general fund money could be used for' the collection of trash and garbage. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated the Housing Projects would not be paying for this service if it was put on the real estate tax bills, also many of the tenants who are now paying their bills would be passed on to the land owner; and it would be difficult to assess trailer courtsas they pay no tax other than personal property tax. COUNCILMAN SARN brought up the matter of the sale of the Maytime Band Review by the Chamber of Commerce and said he would like to know if they really have anything to sill.. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Harty that the City Manager be directed to send a letter to the Chamber of Commerce asking them to explain to the City what they mean about the reported sale of the Maytime Bard Review. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. DOROTHY JENSEN was present, and stated that it has been the custom in the past that about the first meeting in April that we know who our new Mayor is going to be, It is now the last meeting in May .and we still do not know who the new Mayor is, and we, the people, would like to .know. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated at the particular moment he is still the Mayor and the Council has not chosen to "unseat" him as yet. That is their prerogative, MRS JENSEN asked if the Mayor does not usually resign. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated "no; it has never been the custom in National City ." Mayor Carrigan stated sometime ago he suggested to the Council that if they wished to change they could to so, and it was the opinion of the Council at that time that there were certain matters that were in the offing and that perhaps he should remain until they wore setitled, But since it was brought up perhaps this would be as goocime as any for the Council to decide whether they want a new Mayor. COUNCILMAN McCLURE stated there are two members of the Council whose termsw-ll expire next year, and the only thing anyone gets out of being Councilman is the honor and maybe it would be well to pass the honor around. MAYOR CARRIGAN said it was perfectly alright with him and asked the Council's pleasure, "It is a good matter to get settled because there have been rumors around town that I was going to resign, and it was not determined whether I was going to resign as Mayor or whether I was going to resing as Councilman, Since we have the news press here, I might state rather specifically that I have no intention of resigning as Councilman until my term expires next April,, so that should solve that problem for you.." This question should be settled, COUNCILMAN PARCHEN: "If you are nominating, I would like to place the name of Mr. Claude Hart, as our new Mayor " MAYOR CARRIGAN: "Is there a second to that nomination?" COUNCILMAN SARN: "Second" MAYOR CARRIGAN: "All in favor of Claude Hart being appointed Mayor effective the next meeting signify, roll call" Carried, by the following vote to -wit: 5/19 238 McClure, Moved by Carried; ATTEST: Th Parchen; Sarn, Sarn seconded all Councilmen Carrigan, Hart, by Hart, that the meeting be closed present voting aye. MAYOR, CITY O ' NATIO CITY CLERK r AL CITY CALIFORNIA 5/19