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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953 06-02 CC MIN239 National City, California, June 2, 1953 MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that contrary to popular belief he is still the Mayor for the next few minutes. At the first Council meeting in April Mayor Carrigan stated he suggested to the Council that due to other activities and to be fair about the situation that they appoint another to act as Mayor. The Council with the full approval of Mayor Carrigan selected Mr. Hart to take his place. In attempting to acquaint Mr Hart with the various projects that the Council were working on at that particular time; and soon to be completed, he requested, again with the approval of the Council that Mr. Carrigan stay on until the completion of these particular items. All the projects with the exception of one were finished, that one will be completed tonight. At this time, upon the completion of two years as Mayor of the City of National City, Mayor Carrigan said it is a real pleasure tonight to turn over the. Mayor's job to Mr, Hart; and to thank the people of National City for the many kindnesses shown to him; to thank the em- ployees of the City for their excellent help and cooperation; to thank the City Clerk, the City Attorney, and the City Manager, and especially to thank the Council for their confidence and their cooperation, without which a job like this is impossible; and to congratulate Mr. Hart on becoming the new Mayor, and that he is sure Mr. Hart will have the complete cooperation of the entire Council. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated he has enjoyed serving as Mayor, and that he will try equally as hard as a Councilman. MAYOR CARRIGAN relinquished the Chair and gave the gavel to Councilman Hart. MAYOR HART accepted the gavel and thanked Councilman Carrigan. Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Hart at 7:30 P M. o'clock, Councilmen present: Carrigan, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Hart. Councilmen absent: None. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 1953, be dispensed with: Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Rhodes, Gautereaux, Bailey„ RESOLUTION NO. 5954 was read, calling, providing for and giving notice of a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, ..Tuly 14, 1953, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of National City a proposition for the issuance of water revenue bonds by said City,: Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, MAYOR HART appointed Councilman Carrigan Chairman of the Citizens Committee. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN asked if that would give him power to make appointments. MAYOR HART said it would. HERBERT A, BARNES was present and stated he understood the matter of insurance was to be presented tonight, and he has been trying to get some understanding of the insurance business: Mr, Barnes said he would like to know the reason he has been "black balled" against his endeavor to get some of the City's insurance business, and what he can do to get his share: MAYOR HART said we have the Insurance Agents Association to take care of the City's insurance, and it would be his suggestion that Mr. Barnes contact the Association. COUNCILMAN SARN stated that at one time Mr, Barnes was a 6/2 240 member of the Insurance Agents Association, and on his own volition dropped out due to the fact that the commissions are not split up. The Insurance Agents Association does not split any commission, it is used for the purpose of fire prevention, for school work, etc. MAYOR HART said he would meet with Mr. Barnes Thursday at 11:00 A.M, and go over this matter of in- surance with him. MAYOR HART appointed Councilman Carrigan as Finance Chairman, and asked that he appoint two to serve on his Committee. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN appointed Councilman McClure and Council- man Sarn to serve on the Committee. JOE RAMOS, JR., President of the Chamber of Commerce, was present and stated he wished to bring up the matter of the unpaid bills of the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $1,596.00 for the Maytime Band Review, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he is familiar with the problem presented. There are certain items that have been on claims presented before to the Council by the Chamber, and each time he has suggested that they be removed. The Council has not paid them and they are resubmitted; particularly one to Dalton Baker in the amount of $525.00 and to the Hi-15 Cafe for $271.10; the Chamber of Commerce overhead expenses, $350.00; Fred Miller for rain insurance, $100.00. There are two other items on the claim which Attorney Campbell believes will eventually be cleared when they have the proper supporting data, and as yet it has not been submitted. Mr. Campbell said it is his understand- ing that the Chamber of Commerce differs in their opinion as to whethr or not these bills should be paid, and at this time they would probably like to make an affirmative showing that the Council shoud pay those particular items. 0n March 17th a payment -was made on a verified claim by the Chamber of Commerce and upon checking on one item which was in the amount of $600.00, of which the sum of $350.00 was to Mr. Baker, and Attorney Campbell said'that should not have been paid. There are two items on the claim presented at this time that will eventually be cleared, $260.00 and $90.00, and it is the the o Mr. Baker. It ison atheyt the Attorney's contentionethatt eMr. of Baker is, and was at all times, a Director of the Chamber of Commerce, and as such he could not legally be paid by the City for services. MR. RAMOS stated the Chamber of Commerce entered into the Agreement with the City in good faith, and turned in a $4,900.00 budget to the City for approval, which was approved in its original form. Perhaps the City and the Chamber differ on exactly the way the money can be spent. Each item was listed, showing the way the Chamber intended to spend the money and realized they would have to turn in vouchers for this money and in so doing continue to act in good faith. The Chamber of Commerce did not anticipate that these difficulties would come up, and they cannot see why the City should not go ahead with the contract and the budget as submitted, and pay it. Every penny was spent for the betterment of National City. MAYOR HART said therewas no doubt in his mind but what they had done a wonderful job on the Band Review, and the Council want to pay all bills that are legal, but if it lathe Attorney's ruling that they should not be paid as far as he is concerned he will abide by the ruling. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it is his recommendation that the Council deny the claims he has listed. A contract was entered into between the City and the Chamber of Commerce for the performance of the Maytime Band Review, and that was after the presentation of any budget, and it provided that only the legal claims could be paid upon the presentation of 6/2 41 proper vouchers. If there is an indication that the budget mislead the Chamber; perhaps the budget mislead the Counc 1 because the Parade Director was set up at a certain sum a d there was no identification by name, so whether or not th Council .knew or did not know that Mr. Baker was going to le the Director as setforth here, he could not say. In prio years the Chamber contributed money towards the Maytime B.nd Review, the City and the Chamber co -sponsored the Review, and it is possible that each party could have believed one th ng, that the Council might have believed that Mr. Baker wa 'gib ing paid from the Chamber's fund, There was no deliberatmi - interpretation by either side. MR. RAMOS said they feel 'n this one instance that the Council can perhaps stretch th law a little, if that is what it takes, and solve the pro.lem, It was done with good faith on both parts, and seriously sk the Council's consideration to help them, COUNCILMAN McC URE asked the City Attorney if he would consider the payment .f these items illegal, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said he would. T ere might be an argument or a close question, but the questio is so close that it would be his duty to tell the Council th.t he would recommend that they deny the claims. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated that prior to the time that the bills are denied, he wondered, as the new Finance Chairman, if he co ld have the opportunity between now and next meeting to discuss this matter with the Chamber and see if we cannot work out an amicable agreement. MAYOR HART said he thought that wo ld be well, and requested this matter be laid over until the next meeting. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated that in his early term as Counc°1- man he was not a member of the Finance Committee and the Councilman who is not a member of the Committee does not have the opportunity to look over the bills properly, and suggested that instead of having a three man committee that we have four man committee and include Councilman Parchen on the Finance Committee, MAYOR HART was in accord with the sugg st- ion, and Councilman Parchen was appointed as a member of t e Finance Committee. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the Chamber of Commerce presented a demand dated May l9th in the amount of $58.70; one item wa for Dan Putnam Advertising for Home Show Booth in the amou t of $41.20, which Mrs. Alston said she did not question, Tie other one is for rental of the Community Bldg. for $17.50, The Chamber rent4d the Community Bldg. in February and to .ate the bill has not been paid, now they include our bill for s to pay. Mrs. Alston said she felt that if they were to be given free rental of the building we would not have billed them, and asked that she be given a clarification by the Council, COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated they had talked with him and th understanding at the time was that the Chamber of Commerce would utilize the Community Bldg. facilities, for which th re would be a charge, and he suggested to them at that time t at they pay the bill for $17.50 and then if it were community service to submit a bill to the City under their regular contract for that portion, Mr. Carrigan said to his knowl dge the Chamber has never paid that bill,which they should do and then turn around and bill the City, as it is his belie that it definitely was a community service. ATTORNEY CAMP ELL said if it comes under the original contract it could be r•- f'unded, MAYOR HART asked that this be held over with the other items. MR. RAMOS stated this bill was paid two days ago: CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she received a letter from the Chamber of Commerce today and asked if they wished it presented at this time, MR. RAMOS said if the Council had no objections tha' 62 42 they would like to present it at the next meeting. DALTON J. BAKER was present and stated he took the job not on his ow will but it was a case of hardship they were under at the time, and it was necessary for someone to do the job and h was the most logical person to do it. Consequently it is co -sponsored deal with the City of National City and the C amber of Commerce, and he is holding the City just as responsibl= as he is holding the Chamber. The Chamber is designated by t e City to set up the Committee and operate the Maytime Band Review, and the bill was presented in just cause and just reason, and said he would like to have a written opinion f om the Attorney as to why the bill is not legal. Mr. Baker s-id he thinks it is a legal bill and a written opinion is just'fi- able. There are other bills that he cannot see the thinki g behind the Council in not paying them. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he would not given a written opinion without the Council's direction. Mr. Campbell said he does not think it is a legal payment, The Council has the full right to say that they will not follow his opinion, he cannot pay the bill, nd if the Council pays the bill, and if by chance he is right, they would have to repay it. MR. BAKER asked the Attorne if he could not give him a written opinion as to the legality he is basing this on. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said he could, but without Council's direction he will not. MR. BAKER asked if the Council would so direct. COUNCILMAN MCCLURE asked for the reason of the written opinion as it is on record, MR. BAKEr said that what he wants is a written opinion, the reason w y. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said he would put on record that the contract entered into by the City and the Chamber of Commerce that t ey shall submit itemized bills setting forth various expenditures, they shall be in the form required by law and the claim or demand shall be subject to the approval of the City Council of the City of National City and shall be presented and audite in the manner required by law, the claim or demand shall be supported by a statement of the Advertiser showing the amou t of liabilities incurred for the basis of said claim or dema d. The Advertiser shall be entitled to payment only for the ex- penses actually paid or incurred by it in carrying out any .tan or proposal and shall not receive any compensation for its .wn service as such. Attorney Campbell stated that Mr. Baker a- a Director of the Chamber he is one member of the sole controlling factor. The Directors have the entire vote of the Chamber. MR. BAKER stated at the same time the Attorney was a member also. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that is right, and he resig ed, and he was not present and he did not vote. MR. BAKER stat d the Attorney saw the minutes of the meeting as such, and he did not say anything against it to the Chamber at the time, and being an Attorney could have advised them of such. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he does not represent the Chamber of Commer e, but he does represent the Council. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN said he did not see where the Council should give that assurance. It seems to be a lack of cooperation and the Chamber should ch ck with the Attorney when they are going to spend money if the e is any doubt. MR. BAKER said he was going to resign from t e Board of Directors but Mr. Rhodes said at that time that he did not think it was necessary, and the Chamber went on tha basis. MAYOR HART said the Council does not wish to have t e Attorney give a written opinion. TOM BOMAR, Mgr, of the San Diego -California Club, was present and stated they have a request in to the Council asking tha they consider contributing $900,00 to carry on their work, COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated he suggested to the City Manager that an amount be included in the budget as a contribution towards the San Diego -California Club, and would like to 6/ 3 recommend that if Mro Rhodes has not included a portion, t at it be included, MAYOR HART asked that Mr. Rhodes do what e can in setting up this item in the budget. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that under unfinished business we nave the matter of insurance. Sometime ago there was a policy pie- sented covering employees handling money and it was not bou:ht through the Association; the Council referred it back altho gh they did not request that the policy be cancelled, COMMUNI AT - ION FROM GUY & GUY was read, stating that sometime ago Poli y 11766 was mailed to the City of National City, and they rec,ived a letter from Mr. Rhodes stating that the policy was reject d by the City, but it has never been returnd. However, "the .olicy is still in effect until it is formally cancelled by it bei g returned to them or the Company, COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ANAGER RHODES was read, stating that on April 21, 1953, there was ub- mitted a policy for comprehensive, dishonesty, disappearanc and destruction, in the amount of $7,500.00 for loss of money o securities within the premises, and $2,652,00 for loss outside the premises. This policy was for three years and cost $354,80, A communication addressed to the Insurance Agents Association referred to a bond for the City of National City which woul be for $1,000,00, the cost of which would be $168.75, The Hartford policy would give seven and one half times as much coverage for cash and securities within the premises and would cover the full amount estimated to be carried by messenger service outside of premises for a little over twice the cos of the policy submitted by the Insurance Agents Association It was the City Manager's recommendation that we call for b ds or accept the policy of the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company. COUNCILMAN SARN stated that for the past few year a few favorite agents in National City were getting all of he City's business; so the Insurance Agents Association was started and they tried to get all the City's business and the Schoo s' business through the Association in order to get the insura ce agents out of the Council's and School Board's hair, If yoi are going to break it open again and submit it to bids, Mr, Barnes has a perfect right to come here and ask for bids an if you do it will break up the Association, COMMUNICATION ROM GUY & GUY was read, regarding City of National City money a d securities proposal, It was an alternate proposal to the o e previously submitted. MAYOR HART requested the City Manage to take care of this matter and work it out with the Insura ce Agents Association. CITY CLERK ALSTON referred to the insu ance policy which was laid over pending a survey, and asked if C°ty Manager Rhodes had any information. CITY MANAGER RHODES st ted the men were here to make an appraisal of the buildings and he has heard nothing since, Moved by Parchen; seconded by McC ure, this be referred to the City Manager to contact the apprais-rse Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. A COVERING NOT from the Loyalty Group for fire and theft on 50 vehicles wa presented. t covers the period May 20th to May 30th, and City Clerk Alston asked Mr. Rhodes if he was going to have jt extended. CITY MANAGER RHODES said it should be if the new policy has not been written, DAVID REA, President of the Employees Association, was pres n and presented Mayor Hart with a gavel in honor of his newly elected position as Mayor. THE MATTER OF THE SOFT BALL DIAMOND on area between 4th & Division Streets, west of Drexel; was presented. MAYOR HAR stated this was taken care of at the meeting with the School Board and the Park & Recreation Advisory Board. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, this be laid over until the next 6/2 244 meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, EXCAVATION BOND of Mr. Eggers was presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON asked that it be approved by the City Attorney. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved the bond as to form. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen, that the bond be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. GRANT DEED FROM EDNA M. KOPACK & GERTRUDE MURPHY for street purposes, was presented. Moved by Parchen, seconded by San; this be referred to the City Manager. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD was read. They submitted a copy of their Constitution and By-laws. t was their recommendation that the Council make a public st te- me_zt with the; publication of the new budget to the effect that the Recreation Advisory Board had no part in the decition Of the budget, for the Board was organized after the budget was set up. Moved by Parchen., seconded by Sarn, that the Constitut- ion and By-laws be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present' voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the By-laws control only the Recreation Board as an advisory group, and it is rot binding upon the Council. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD was read. t is the recommendation of the Board that the recreation- al program be self-supporting. In any activities requiring instructors, the persons participating should contribute nominal sums each, from which the instructors be paid. The City would provide places and facilities, and the type and, number of activities would be determined by the survey now in process. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarri, that the communic- ation be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION FROM RESIDENTS FOR A STREET LIGHT at 7th and Arcadia Avenue, and a recommendation from City Manager Rhodes, were read. It was the City Manager's recommendation that the pet- ition be granted, and that the Manager be authorized to have the light installed, Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the Manager's recommendation be accepted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST FOR REFUND BY MRS. WINIFRED J. TAYLOR on street oil deposit, was presented. A deposit of $51.00 was made October 19, 1951 for oiling at 2141 Prospect Street. The request was approved by the City Treasurer. MAYOR HART re-. quested this be referred to the Engineer's Office to see that there was not the use of the oil, or that the street is not in the process of being oiled. MAYOR HART declared a recess. MEETING called to order by Mayor Hart, Councilmen present:' Carrigan, McClure; Parchen, Sarn, Hart. Councilmen absent: None. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $14,473.90 Traffic Safety Fund 129.25 Park M & I Fund 111.24 Harbor Fund 1.25 Trust & Agency Fund 114,27 TOTAL . . . . s14,829,91 6/2 2 Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, McClure, Parc en, Sarn, Hart, Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5955 was read, authorizing the following ex.end- itures be paid from the Capital Outlay Fund: Trott & King,:ard, pumping station, $9,164.97; Byrl Phelps, pumping station, 545.00. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present vo ing aye, COMMUNICATION FROM ETS-HOKIN & ^1LVAN in which was enclose certificates of insurance of Workmen's Compensation, Publi Liability and Property Damage rots the traffic signal insta lat- ion at 24th Street and National Avenue, was read, CITY CL RK ALSTON asked that they be approved by the City Attorney. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL recommended these be referred to him and he will report back at the next meeting. MAYOR HART referred the communication and enclosures to Attorney Campbell, COMMUNICATION FROM ELLEN BAEDER, LIBRARIAN, was read, stat'ng it is the recommendation of the Board of Trustees that Mrs Henry Wilson be reappointed to the Library Board for a ter of three years, beginning July 1, 1953. COUNCILMAN CARRIG N recommended that the appointment be made by Mayor Hart. Moved by Hart, seconded by Sarn, that Mrs. Henry Wilson be re- appointed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST FOR REFUND ON A SANITATION BILL by T. C. Leach, in the amount of $6.00 was read. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it can be legally refunded. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that the refund be made Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, REQUEST FOR REFUND ON BUSINESS LICENSE in the amount of $5,00 by Herbert M, Smith, was read. Mr. Smith sold his business, effective June 1, 1953. The request was approved by the City Treasurer, and CITY CLERK ALSTON stated it is legally refund- able, Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Hart, Nays: None, REQUEST FOR REFUND ON BUSINESS LICENSE in the amount of S50 by C. B. Campbell, was read. Mr, Campbell stated he sold his business as of June 2, 1953, CITY CLERK ALSTON stated this is legally refundable. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure that the request be granted. Carried, by the following vot to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Hart, Nays: None. TWO CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES were presented. One is the claim of Herman Golden in the amount of $127.25, and the other is th claim of E. A. Powell in the amount of $138,66. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL recommended that City Clerk Alston notify the Insurance Carrier. COMMUNICATION FROM BETTY EDELEN was read protesting the bus stop in the 2100 block on National Avenue, Mrs, Edelen sta ed her business has been reduced to a: Minimum as motorists cannot see their way clear to stop. A COMMUNICATION FROM ROBERT SIMKINS, SR, was read, protesting the blocking off of approximately sixty feet in front of his building at 204 E. 8th Street, COMMUNICATION FROM CHARLES E. ANDERSON was read, protesting the bus stop on the Southeast corner o 6/2 246 10th and National. It is Mr.. Anderson's feeling that it is not necessary to block off approximately 85 feet of the treet for bus stops, especially at this corner, as the bus rar ly stops here. MAYOR HART stated that some of the members .f the Council, the City Manager and members of the Traffic Safety Committee and officials of the Bus Company went o a tour and made a study of the bus stops. JERRY HARRIS, C air- man of the Traffic Safety Committee, was present and stated they made a check of parking a bus and found that it would take about 85 feet to park a bus on the near side, that is the side approaching the intersection. It was taken into co sider- ation as to the amount of parking space it would eliminate, and they considered cutting that down a little, but in or.er to park one more car it would have to be cut down 20 feet; and a bus could not park in 65 feet. Each of the bus stops were checked for driveways, length of parking and for saf-ty. BETTY EDELEN, 2115 National Avenue, was present and statethe bus stop in front of her place has hurt her business and asked reconsideration from the Council. COUNCILMAN PARCH N stated that according to our Traffic Ordinance a bus stop must be at least 80 feet, so it would be legally impossible to cut down the bus stop. COUNCILMAN McCLURE stated the ketch which is attached to Mrs. Edelen's letter indicates that he bus stop is a near side stop, on the East side of Nationa. Avenue, South of 21st Street. Moved by Carrigan, seconde. by Sarn, this be referred to the City Manager for a report b,:ck at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance of intention to close a portion of Wilson Avenue and a portion of 12th Street, wa presented for the second final reading. Moved by Carriga seconded by McClure, that only the heading be read. Carr ed, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Hart. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 848, "AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE A D CLOSE PORTIONS OF PUBLIC STREETS, TO -WIT: WILSON AVENUE AND A PORTION OF 12TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CIT', CALIFORNIA." Moved by Carrigan: seconded by McClure, tha the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen presen voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that Mrs. Alston re ceived a communication from the California Water & Teleph.ne Company objecting to the closing of 12th Street, and sugg sted it be brought up at the time of the hearing, which is set, in the Ordinance for July 21, 1953, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL asked that the contract for the acquisi.ion of the housing projects, which was referred to him, be he d over until the next meeting as there has been an opinion given by the League of California Cities that you cannot ake over housing without an election, and the Federal attorne s say that it can be done without an election, and Mr. Camp ell said he would not care to give an opinion at this time. MAYOR HART requested this be laid over until the next meeting. RESOLUTION NO, 5956 was read, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING T FILING OF PLANS APPLICATION UNDER CHAPTER 47 STATUTES OF 1944, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,328.40." Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5957 was read, "FOR TRANSFER OF RIGHT OF WA OR SITES MONEY TO PLANS PREPARATION ALLOCATION", in the sum o $1,512.62, and rescinding Resolution No. 5911. Moved by 62 247 Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopt Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the following three resolutions pertain to the 1911 Improvement Act for "A" Avenue betwe n 24th and 25th Streets. RESOLUTION NO. 5958 was read, stating that pursuant to t e Special Investigation, Limitation and Majority Act, it i proposed that sidewalks, curbs, gutters, grading and pav ment be constructed on a portion of "A", as shown on fil as Document 18844. No percentage of the cost of the imp ove- ment shall be paid from any source other than the Specia Assessment upon benefited property. The proceedings and r which the proposed improvement is to be constructed, and under which the special assessments are to be made is the Improve- ment Act of 1911. Byrl De Phelps is hereby appointed th Engineer to secure the necessary information, and to pre are and file a written report of the proposed improvement. oved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5959 was read, approving and adopting the plans and specifications on file in the office of the Ci y Clerk as Document 18844, Moved by Parchen, seconded by Carrigan, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5960 was read, determining and fixing Jul, 21, 1953, as the date the hearing shall be held in the Council Chambers; City Hall; at 8:00 P.M., to hear a report of Byrl D. Phelps, Engineer, prepared pursuant to the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protes Act of 1931. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and di act- ed to give notice of such hearing. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted: Ca ried; all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN asked if the question of the continua ce of the Family Frolics could be presented at this time. e said he thought the Family Frolics is a worthy project a d that he would like to go on record as favoring the conti uance of this through the summer months. MRS. GILBERT HICKMAN was present and stated she has been one of the members o the Dance Committee for the P, T. A. Sweetwater Council. Mrs. Hickman said she thought the P. T. A. should now st p out, as it comes under City recreation. They want super vision from the Park Dept., and that they would like to ave the City's Park employees be in charge, and relieve the P. T. A. of the responsibility. COUNCILMAN SARN said he was in favor of the Family Frolics but he did not feel that he Park and Recreation Dept. employees should take the re- sponsibility. MAYOR HART was in accord. COUNCILMAN CAR"IGAN said he had no objections to the Family Frolics continui g with the use of the Community Bldg, or with the custodia service, but he did not want it to be generated into whe e the City had other responsibilities. COMMUNICATION FROM THE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, which was presented last rneet-ng, was re -read. It was the recommendation of the Board tha Family Frolics be continued as an activity, and that spo sor- ship be divided between different organizations of the C ty as co-sponsors with the City. Also, that a calendar be ade up for the year. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said he thought th Council should decide the extent that the City is going o "co-sponsor", COUNCILMAN SARN said that at the meeting of 62 248 the Recreation Advisory Board they went on record that th City would supply the facilities; and the dance will be a pay as you go affair. CITY CLERK ALSTON read the action taken at the last meeting which was: "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 Councilmen Parchen and Hart as a comni tee 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." MAYOR HART stated they found out that the City just had a attendant there and there was no other expense to the Cit MRS. HICKMAN suggested the P. T. A. Council meet with the Recreation Advisory Board at their next meeting and see i they cannot work out the details, and then t"..e Council can pason it at their next meeting. COUNCILMAN SARN - said the Re creation Board will meet tomorrow evening, June 3rd. COU OIL- MAN PARCHEN stated there was a meeting of the Juvenile We fare Committee tomorrow evening at the City Hall, and the Serv.ce Clubs have been invited to attend; and it might be the appropriate time for Mrs. Hickman to bring this problem b=•fore them. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen; that the C'ty furnish the facilities as in the past. Carried, all Coun men present voting aye. MAYOR HART said he would like to have someone appointed a - Vice Mayor. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that •ouncil- man Sarn be appointed Vice Mayor. Carried, by the follow'ng vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, McClure, Parchen, Sarn; Ha t. Nays: None. MAYOR HART appointed Councilman Parchen Fire Commissioner Street Commissioner; Councilman Sarn Park and Recreation Commissioner; Councilman McClure Police Commissioner; and asked that each appoint his own committee. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was presented regarding mn application of the San Diego Christian Schools for C-3 usage in an R-4 zone. The property is located on the East side .f 43rd Street and North of Division Street. It was the reco end- ation of the Planning Commission that the request be grant d. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN recommended that the resolution be rea- with the proviso that the Attorney and he worked out with r. Dowell, namely that he remove the building at his own expe se, and also quite some footage of fence was involved. ATTORN Y CAMPBELL suggested that the resolution be read, but laid o er for adoption at the next meeting; if the Council so desire.. RESOLUTION NO. was read, granting a special zone vari.:nce permit to San Diego Christian Schools; Inc., for the purpo.e Of C-3 usage in an.R-4 zone on property setforth on Exhibi A attached to said Resolution, being the East side of 43rd Street and North of Division. Said permit is granted upon the recommendations of the Planning Commission and certain conditions setforth in the resolution. COUNCILMAN CARRIGA said he would be in favor of the Resolution and of laying t over until the next meeting. COMMUNICATION ADDRESSED TO THE CITY MANAGER from Ellen Bae•er, Librarian, was read. The Board of Trustees request author ization to employ Miss Janice Lensing, during the absence of Mrs. Myrtle Wirth, who was granted a six weeks leave of abnce to attend a course on librarianship. Miss Lensing will then replace Miss Shirley Stafford who is resigning her positio as page the 1st of Sept. Moved by Carrigan; seconded by Parc en, that the request be approved. Carried, all Councilmen pre ent voting aye. 6 2 9 COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF SMITH addressed to City Manager Rhodes, was read, requesting that Walter P. Young, Patrolm n, be granted an indefinite sick leave without pay. CITY MAN GER RHODES said he thought a definite time should be stipulate..; and if he is unable to come back at the time designated it could be extended. Moved by McClure, seconded by Carrigan that sick leave be granted for a period of six months, sub ect to review of the Council at that time. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF SMITH addressed to the Manager wa read, requesting that Mrs. Victoria Rooney be granted thre months sick leave without pay, effective June 8, 1953. Mo ed by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the request be granted but that the three months is the overall limitation, and i Mrs. Rooney should recover prior to the three months then the sick leave is automatically terminated, unless she rep.rts back to work. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 5 REPORT OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT for the month of May, 19'3, was presented and ordered filed. REPORT OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, stating t at it is their recommendation that the 25 mph sign be left be ow the Fire Station and that another be placed on 20th and National Ave. It is also recommended that boulevard stops be placed on 5th, 6th, and 7th entering Harbison Avenue, and that a boulevard stop be placed on 30th Street and "D" Ave. on the Northeast corner for west -bound traffic. COUNCILMA McCLURE stated that 30th and "D" is in the County. COUNCI MAN CARRIGAN asked the necessity for placing a sign at tha location. JAMES JENKINS, member of the Traffic Safety Committee, was present and stated it was the opinion of tha Committee that a sign there would be a safety measure for 'he children from Sweetwater High School. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said if it would alleviate traffic conditions he was sure 'he County would have no objection to erecting a sign. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, this request be referred to the City Manager to contact the County and see if they wou d have objections to placing the sign. Carried, all Council en present voting aye, Moved by Parchen, seconded by Carriga , that the boulevard stops on 5th, 6th, and 7th entering Harbison Avenue, be allowed, and that it be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the resolution. Carried, all Co oil- men present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read, stating it is their recommendation that no changes be made in the cro s- ing at Harbor Drive and 8th Street at any expense to the C'ty as they feel that the present arrangement is satisfactory .s far as the traffic safety is concerned in National City at the present time. It is the recommendation of the Committee that the far side stop at 8th and West on "G" on the North side be made 55 feet. Moved by McClure, seconded by Carrigan, that the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee b followed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read. The ma of the truck route west and east was discussed and any de- cision was postponed until their next meeting as Mr, Mel W who is with the State Division of Highways has been asked attend. They asked what stage of progress the speed limit Division is at the present time, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated an engineering count and survey should be made to determin ter st, 0 on 62 250 that it is necessary or feasible to reduce the speed on Division from 55 to either 45 or 35 mph. Either speeds could be established by Council action, by Ordinance, after a survey is made and reported back to the Countil. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that a traffic count be made. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. DALTON BAKER asked if there was any reason why the matter of the new budget of the Maytime Band Review, which is on the agenda was overlooked. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said it was his understanding it was to be tabled with the other matters re- garding the Chamber of Commerce and to be brought up at the next meeting. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated that in the past several weeks, acting as Mayor, he instructed Attorney Campbell to send telegrams to the Legislature in Sacramento opposing various bills which would be detrimental to the cities, and asked that the Council approve the sending of the telegrams. Moved by Carr1gan,seconded by Parchen, that the request be granted. Carrieu, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR HART said he would like permission to leave the State June 20th and to be gone until the last of July. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that permission be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN suggested a committee meeting to go over the budget with the City Manager on Thursday evening, June 18th at 7:00 P.M. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR, CITY OF NATION,L CITY, CALIFORNIA 6/2