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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953 06-16 CC MIN251 National City, California, June 16, 1953 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 June 2, 1953, be dispensed with. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Rhodes, Bailey. DONALD JACQUOT was present and stated that sometime ago he was appointed Chairman of the Committee to open Fourth Street, and at the present time the Navy Dept. is attempting to open their Gate 8 on Eighth Street, and it is the feeling of the Committee that it would be very appropriate if the City of National City would officially protest that opening. It is the feeling that a protest might lead to negotiations to get Fourth Street opened. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated at the time this was brought to the attention of the Council the City had been asked to appropriate approximately $6,000 00 for this project and it was vigorously refused and protested, It might be well if a letter of protest were sent to the Navy and Highway Department. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that a letter of protest be sent to both the Highway Dept. and the Navy Dept , and suggesting again Fourth Street as an alternative Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye CITY CLERK ALSTON presented a policy covering fire and theft on the City's vehicles from the Insurance Agents Association, in the amount of $135,115 00 actual cash value, the premium is $273 64, and asked that the policy be approved by the City Attorney A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read stating that an appraisal made of the City owned buildings, made by the North America Company, shows the insurable value of each building, the total of which is $249,883.00. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it should be determined whether the amount of insurance the City now carries, plus the addition of the policy for $44,000 00 which was presented recently is sufficient to cover the appraised value of the buildings, or whether it is necessary to have more. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the Money and Securities Proposal Insurance which had been referred to City Manager Rhodes for a recommendation. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated he has not had this straightened out with the Insurance Agents Association as yet. THE MATTER OF THE MAYTIME BAND REVIEW BILLS which was held over was presented at this time, COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated that due to the absence of the City Attorney they were unable to have the meeting with the executive board of the Chamber of Commerce, and asked that this beheld over until the next meeting with the thought in mind that we will be able to meet with the board before the week is over, COUNCILMAN McCLURE asked if there was some way the wording in the contract with the Chamber of Commerce could be changed so the bills could be paid ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated in his opinion it would be questionable whether you could change the contract and make it apply retroactive Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, this be held over until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 6/16 252 CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the value of the insurance coverage including the policy in the amount of $44,000.00 for acceptance is $132,000.00, and the appraisal value is $249,883,00, there- fore it appears we are under insured at the present time. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the policy submitted is approved as to form. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the policy be accepted, and that the matter be referred to the City Manager to see that the amount is brought up so we have adequate insurane. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved the policy on fire and theft of the City's vehicles as to form. It is for one year to expire May 20, 1954, premium $273,.64, Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the policy be accepted and payment authorized. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. THE MATTER OF THE SOFT BALL DIAMOND ON AREA BETWEEN 4TH & DIVISION AND WEST OF DREXEL was presented. COUNCILMAN SARN said the Re- creation Advisory Board is negotiating with the School Board to use the Lincoln Acres school grounds and a room for crafts, and they are awaiting a reply. The matter was held over awaiting a reply from the School Board, THE MATTER OF FAMILY FROLICS laid over from the last meeting was presented. COUNCILMAN SARN stated that the Family Frolics is now under the supervision of the Recreation Department, and a number of service clubs have been asked to sponsor this, so this matter is well taken care of. REQUEST OF MRS. WINIFRED J. TAYLOR for refund on street oil deposit, was presented. A report from the Engineer states that the oiling project was abandoned and a refund is due subject to the return of the receipt. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated this is legally refundable. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Carrigan, that the refund be made, Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Carrigan, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Hart. Nays: None. REQUEST FOR REFUND in the amount of $4,00 for plant mix by R J. Dononvan, Jr,, was read It was the recommendation of the Engineer that upon return of the receipt that the refund be made as the driveway was never completed. The request was approved by City Treasurer Holgate. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it is legally refundable. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following Vote to - wit: Ayes: Carrigan, McClure, Parchen Sarn, Hart, Nays: None. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for the month of May, 1953, was present- ed. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the report be accepted Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST FROM MRS. E. N. MAIN, 1461 Harbison Avenue, for a re- fund in the amount of $2.00 on sanitation bill, was presented No service was used after April 30th due to deannexation from National City. The request was approved by City Treasurer Holgate, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it is legally refundable: Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Hart. Nays: None, COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BEVERAGE COMPANY requesting a change in our business license for vending machines, was presented. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, this be referred to the City Manager for his recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR requesting permission 6/16 253 to erect signs on lamp posts, was read, Movedby Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the request be granted, subject to existing ordinances. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye- ACTUARIES' REPORT ON RETIREMENT was presented, and City Clerk Alston suggested it be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for recommendation. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, that the City Clerk's suggestion be followed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. SERVICE POLICY for automobiles in the Police dept., was present- ed; and City Clerk Alston requested it be approved by the Attorney, Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, this be referred - to the City Attorney for checking. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST OF HOUSTON W SORRELLS for refund of 1;2:50 on business license, was read, Request was approved by the City Treasurer and Attorney Campbell stated i.t is legally refundable. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the refund be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Hart. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES relative to a boulevard stop at 30th and "D" was read. The County Road Commissioner stated that the County does not desire any traffic control signs installed in the County without first receiving the recommendation of the San Diego Traffic Safety Council to the Board of Supervisors It was the Manager's recommendation that if the Council wishes to take further action that they have the Traffic Safety Committee write a letter to Mr. Ed Hall, County Traffic Engineer, Civic Center, San Diego, request- ing the boulevard stop, He is a member of the County Safety Committee. The Committee will then make its recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. Moved by Parchen, seconded by Sarn, that the Traffic Safety Committee be instructed to write a letter to Mr. Hall. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read regarding five deeds which give the City 20 feet on the southerly side of 3rd Street, This will provide for a 60 foot street between "J" Avenue and Laurel Avenue. It is recommended the deeds be accepted. Moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, that the deeds be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read to which was attached an easement for drainage channel across the property of Manabu B. Uyeji and Hifermi Uyeji. The deed provides for storm drain channel between Highland and "F" Avenues. The conditions provided in the deed have all been fulfilled and it is recommended the easement be accepted. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, this be referred to the Attorney for the proper resolution and returned at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read stating that the City is taking over the plumbing inspection beginning July 1, 1953, and recommended that a resolution be adopted creating such an office. It was referred to Attorney Campbell to prepare the resolution. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read regarding the protest of Mrs. Betty Edelen; 2115 National Avenue; complaining 6/16 254 about the location of the bus stop in front of her property. It was the Manager's understanding that the purpose of chang- ing the location of the bus stops was to see that they were located on the far side of the street in the direction in which the bus is traveling. This one was not so located. It is the Manager's recommendation that the bus stop be located north of the north line of 22nd Street, north of the driveway which leads into a motel that is being constructed at the northeast corner of 22nd and National. The bus zone should not be over 55 feet in length It was recommended that the matter be re- ferred back to the Traffic Committee for further study. MRS,. EDELEN was present regarding this stop, and stated that it definitely harms her business having the bus stop at the present location After considerable discussion it was moved by McClure, seconded by Parchen, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for further study, and that the recommendation of the City Manager be referred to the Committee. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Hart, Nays: Carrigan APPLICATION FOR ON SALE BEER LICENSE by Villalpando's Cafe, 1631 McKinley Avenue was presented The premises are now licensed; Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the application be filed Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye COMMUNICATION FROM SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT was read, re- garding the water election. Moved by Carrigan: seconded by Parchen, that our City Attorney be instructed to notify them that we would welcome either joint ownership or a sale of a portion to Chula Vista or to the South Bay, and if they wish to acquire their portion, either outright or jointly, as stated in the Resolution, we should agree to sell in the same just and reasonable manner that we will use in acquiring it COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF CHULA VISTA was read relative to the election for the acquisition of the Sweetwater Water System. Chula Vista looks with favor upon the acquisition of this privately owned utility, by joint action either between the City of Chula Vista and the City of National City or between the City of National City and the South Bay Irrigation District, It is their feeling that National City should be free to choose the agency with whom they might associate for this joint en- deavor Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, Parchen; Sarn, Hart, Nays: None Not voting: McClure. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY COUNCIL was presented.. They request that we give them the consideration of $1;175 00 in our budget for their fight against the traffic accident problem. Moved by Carrigan, seconded bySarn, that the communication be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye CITY CLERK ALSTON stated it is her recommendation that the salary of election officers be $7,50 and the price for polling places by $5.00, for the water election. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that the recommendation be followed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, McClure, Parchen, Sarn, Hart. Nays: None CITY CLERK ALSTON stated we received a "Change Order A" on our contract with the Navy for collection of garbage and trash, and she would like that referred to the City Manager for check- ing and recommendation. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, this be referred to City Manager Rhodes, Carried, all Council- men present voting aye 6/16 255 COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN asked if there has been a meeting between the City Manager; City Attorney and Mr Hynum regarding the trash situation on the tidelands. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated he met with Mr. Hynum but the Attorney was not present. COUNCIL- MAN CARRIGAN asked that they get together. PETITION FOR 1911 IMPROVEMENT ACT PROCEEDINGS for work on "T" Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets, was presented Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure; this be referred to the City Manager for checking and recommendation. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye COMMUNICATION FROM FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, was read, asking permission to install three directional signs and also permission for two small movable parking signs for reserving a portion of the street in front of the church for the loading and unloading of passengers Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the insurance of Ets-Hokin and Galvan which was referred to him at the last meeting is in order with one exception; property damage is in the amount of $300,000.00 with S1,000.00 deductible. Our contract does not provide for the S1,000.00 deductible, and it is his re- commendation they be notified to make the correction and the policy can be accepted. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the recommendation be followed, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the matter of the transfer of public housing which was referred to him for an opinion can be obtained without an election. RESOLUTION NO. 5961 was read, requesting transfer of temporary housing pursuant to Section 601 (a) of the Lanham Act Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported there has been some difficulty in getting easements through the property of the San Diego Christian Schools and recommended that the request for a zone variance be laid over. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated he has checked the neon signs in National City and has found them out quite frequently. Apparent- ly the National Neon Company of Chula Vista are not keeping them in repair. Moved by Carrigan; seconded by Parchen, that the City Manager be authorized to contact the Electrical Products Corp. of San Diego, or some other competent sign company in regard to maintaining the lights. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye RESOLUTION NO, 5962 was read, establishing the salary of election officers for the Special Election of July 14, 1953, at $7.50 per officer, and the sum of $5 00 shall be paid for each polling place, Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO. 5963 was read, establishing the office of Plumb- ing Inspector; that no salary shall be paid therefor, that the Building Inspector is hereby appointed Ex-officio Plumbing Inspector. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye 6/16 256 RESOLUTION NO. 5964 was read, creating the following boulevard stops: Harbison Avenue to stop all traffic entering Harbison Avenue from 5th, 6th, and 7th Streets The signs are hereby authorized installed. Moved by Sarn, seconded by Parchen, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO. 5965 was read, approving a lease between the Aztec Lumber Company and the City of National City, Mayor Hart is authorized and directed to execute the same on behalf of the City. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was presented regarding an application of L, D. Wingo, relative to property where the Telephone Company proposes to erect a building. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that by Resolution 5984 the Council granted them a zone variance which provided for certain parking and a building consisting of 4,000 square feet. It has been found that their plans require a 5,000 square foot building and they desire additional building space on the lot and to limit off street parking area on. lot to approximately 20 feet by 50 feet. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the request be granted. CHARLES CAMPBELL was present and stated there is no provision made for parking for customers of the Telephone Company and it would be to their benefit to provide ample parking. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said he did not think it would be a fair situation to stop proceedings at this time, as they could still go ahead with their 4,000 square foot building: MR, WATSON, representing the Telephone Company, was present and stated the area to drive in is a 122 foot perpetual easement which has been procured for the purpose of giving access to all the property at the rear, The average time a customer is in the office is three minutes; and it has been their experience that customers will not drive into a parking space for so short a time. They do not provide company parking any place and they accomplish the purpose by making a short time zone in front of the office. MRS. DOROTHY JENSEN was present and asked why the Telephone Company is given the privilege of the short time park- ing in front of their building when no other businesses are allowed this, the only solution there would be to have parking meters. MAYOR HART said he thought 15 minute parking a good thing and it would .keep traffic moving, and if the five spaces in the rear of the building can be used, that should suffice. RESOLUTION NO. 5966 was read, amending Resolution No. 5894, adopted April 7, 1953, as follows: That there is hereby sub- stituted 105 feet instead of 85 feet whenever in said Resolution it is stated that building be permitted to be placed only on the front 85 feet, excApt the front 5 feet thereof, Moved by Carrigan, seconded by cClure, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Carrigan, McClure, Sarn, Hart. Nays: Parchen. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was presented regarding the request from the John Hancock Manufacturing Company, relative to the installation of a scrap burner to be connected to a scrap and sawdust evacuation system. This company is consider- ing on locating a manufacturing plant on Harrison Avenue between 14th and 17th Streets, to make redwood casket shells, outdoor furniture and specification boxes for the aircraft industry, Mr, John Hancock furnished the Commission with pictures of two scrap burners in operation in San Diego; and stated that with this type of burner there would b4 little, if any, smoke. The 6/16 257 Planning Commission recommended the granting of this request providing the company properly installs an approved burner and properly maintains it, subject to approval of the City Manager, COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated he has been informed that this particular site has "fallen through", and that they no longer wish it and are negotiating with a private concern in another part of town. Moved by Carrigan; seconded by McClure, that this request be held over and that information regarding the type of burner to be used be submitted to City Manager Rhodes before the Council considers this request again, and that the specific location and some concrete evidence be shown as to what is going to be there. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that in the matter of the amending of the Subdivision Ordinance No, 803, he would suggest that the plans and specifications be returned to Mr. Rhodes, and if it is the desire of the Council he will prepare the ordinance, but he would not recommend the adoption by reference of the plans and specifications, it is not legally possible to so do Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, this be referred to City Manager Rhodes. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the contract with Mr. Hynum to pick up the rubbish in the Homoja Project expires June 30, 1953, and there is no contract to pick it up after that time, but the City has an obligation to do so with the Government. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the City Attorney and City Manager have a meeting with Mr. Hyrum and work out the proper terms of the contract to present to the Council at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $14,754 69 Traffic Safety Fund 715,15 Park M & I Fund 370.24 Retirement Fund 2,790.14 Harbor Fund 27.52 Payroll Fund 17,779,39 TOTAL . . , . $36,437 13 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, Parchen, Sarn, Hart. Nays: None, RESOLUTION NO. 5967 was read, authorizing the following capital expenditures be paid from the Capital Outlay Fund: Daley Corp,, Sixth Street Pumping Station, $77,00; Mission Pipe & Supply Co,, sewer main pipe, $324 13 Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Sarn, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried; all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read regarding Senate Bill #1461 conveying tidelands to the City of National City. It has been received by the Office of the Governor for consideration and it is requested the Council make a recommend- ation to the Governor, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL suggested that a letter from either the City Manager or City Clerk, directed by the Council, would be sufficient. Moved by Carrigan; seconded by McClure, that the City Clerk be authorized to write the letter. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, 6/16 258 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read regarding the resignation of Lee Shelmardine as chairman,of the Park and Re- creation Advisory Board Mr. Shelmardine stated that the Sweet- water Union High School District will submit a replacement appointment. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the resignation be accepted, with regret, and a letter be directed to him by the City Manager stating that fact. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES was read regarding a proposed form of ordinance regulating the erection of signs in National City. It is requested this ordinance be adopted at the next meeting. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that he has the ordinance and it was copied nearly verbatim from San Diego's and there are certain "spots" in it that the Council should discuss as a matter of policy as to what they want in the ord- inance. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the sign ordinance be reviewed by the Council and that the Attorney bring in his recommendations, or at least make the Council acquainted with it prior to the next meeting, either by letter or verbal report, so if possible it can be adopted at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, REQUEST FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES to take his vacation between July 6th and 22nd, was read. He also requested that the Council have an adjourned meeting June 30th for the purpose of adopting the budget so it can go into effect July 1st. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she would like to recommend that the meeting this evening be adjourned to the 30th at 5:30 P.M. because there will be the budget to adopt and some transfers to be made. MAYOR HART stated he would like to have the adoption of the budget held over until he returns from his vacation, as he would like to have all Councilmen present. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated he would like to have the adoption of the salary schedule before July lst. COUNCILMAN McCLURE asked if it would not be possible to adopt the salary schedule now, effective July lst, and hold the budget discussion later on in July and have an adjourned meeting June 30th to take care of the transfer of funds, COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said he did not think the budget should be adopted without the entire Council having a chance to vote. The salary schedule could be adopted at the adjourned meeting, if so desired, Moved by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, that the request of City Manager Rhodes for his vacation be granted. Carried; all Councilmen present voting aye. was read COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER RHODES/regarding a grant deed from Carl E.. and Hilda Johnson for the North half of 22nd Street from the center line of Orange Avenue to a point 345 feet Westerly therefrom. There is also a quitclaim deed covering the same property from Mrs, Antoinette L.Ciha.k. It is recommended the deeds be accepted. Moved by Parchen, seconded by McClure, the deeds be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the resolution of acceptance. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read recommending that the Council prohibit truck traffic on National Avenue from the North City limits to 18th Street, and that Roosevelt Avenue be designated to carry this traffic. The Committee feels that it is not feasible or necessary to establish an east and west truck route at this time: The question was raised as to merchandise being delivered by truck to stores. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated it is the ordinary provision in the ordinances to except anything necessary for local delivery and anything licensed by the Public Utility Commission. Moved 6/16 259 by Carrigan, seconded by McClure, this be referred to Attorney Campbell for the preparation of an ordinance to carry out the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee, and that the word "through" be inserted before the work "truck". COUNCIL- MAN SARN said he thought something should be done about the traffic signal at 18th Street coming off Roosevelt as it is very difficult to see, and if the trucks come in there it will be a death trap, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN said he doesn't think that National City does not need an east -west truck route, we have only one street that runs through, COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated the Traffic Safety Committee considered all the angles but discarded them due to the hazards involved, It is possible it can be worked out in the future. COUNCILMAN McCLURE stated he believed that the possibility of opening 4th Street has been explored by nearly everyone around the City and has been chosen as the most feasible route into the County areas to the east. It is something that should be hurried along and if there is any possibility of enlisting County aid, action should be taken. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated there is a possibility of getting aid with the County, a joint agreement with the City and the County. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated perhaps if this was brought to the attention of the Navy Dept,, State Highway, and Railroad, and representatives were induced to come to National City to see what the problem is they might change their attitude toward opening 8th Street instead of 4th Street CITY MANAGER RHODES stated it might be necessary to take it up direct with the Highway Commission and said he would see what he could do. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN stated sometime ago he presented Mr. Rhodes with a map of an area east on 8th Street just beyond the Shirley Manor Subd. and they wish to annex to the City and inquired if there is any information. CITY MANAGER RHODES said he did find out about sewer connections for the area. COUNCIL- MAN CARRIGAN asked that City Manager Rhodes obtain the necessary information regarding the proposed annexation and present it at the next meeting. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL asked if it would save time during the two weeks interval if the legal boundaries are determined and submitted to the Boundary Commission at the same time, that way when they act the Council can either approve it or reject it. COUNCILMAN CARRIGAN said that would be all right but the primary purpose is to find the cost that would be in- curred by them in annexing. TOM LEONARD was present and thanked the Council, Police Dept., and Traffic Safety Committee for bringing limited parking to Highland Avenue. As a member of the Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Leonard said he wondered if it could be shown now that the Director of the Maytime Band Review, who is a member of the Board, had no influence on the Board of Director's action in granting him a salary for putting on the Review. Could his resignation be accepted, post dated, and whether that would have any influence? ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the interpretation he has placed on this was not based upon the influence of Mr. Baker on the Directors It is not the influence in any part- icular case that would prohibit the payment, it would be the possibility of the influence being used. Mr Campbell stated he did not think Mr. Baker could resign retroactively. FRANK BRINKMAN, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, was present and inquired whether, if the Council eventually approves some of the bills that have been submitted, they can be paid after the end of this fiscal year. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said they could, 6/16 260 The only prohibition against payment after June 30th would be if there were not sufficient funds in the Treasury on June 30th, then we could not pay bills accruing prior to June 30th out of revenue that we received after July 1st, but in this case there is sufficient money left, MRS. KODISH stated she has had several inquiries this past week as to the garbage situation. The complaint has been that garbage cans have been battered up and thrown on the streets, the lids are left off and there is an odor from the cans. Mrs. Kodish suggested the use of incinerators. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated we have an ordinance stating you cannot burn without a permit, but Judge Toothaker says that it does not apply to incinerators, so we will have another case go to the Appellate Dept. to see if we can get a ruling. Until we get a ruling from the Appellate Dept. it is Attorney Campbell's contention that it would be illegal to burn without a permit from the Fire Dept. The hauling is in violation of our ordinance. MRS. KODISH asked what can be done if you know someone is hauling their own trash. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated you' can file a criminal complaint or report it to the Police Dept. MRS. KODISH asked if anything can be done about the beating up of the garbage cans, that seems to be the biggest complaint. CITY MANAGER RHODES stated he has talked with Mr. Hynum'about this and he sends a truck around to pick up some of the trash that blows off, and he will see what he can do about the treat- ment of the garbage cans. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN stated that the Council accepted the resig- nation of the Civil Service Commission, effective June 30th, and he wondered if the Council should not consider the appoint- ment of a Commission. MAYOR HART agreed. COUNCILMAN McCLURE stated he had two names he would like to submit for consider- ation; Mr. Allen, a real estate agent on Highland Avenue, and George Tweed at 13th & "I". MAYOR HART said he thought the Council should make up a list of those who might be willing to serve and interview them. COUNCILMAN PARCHEN said he thought the Council should consider names presented by the City Em- ployees Association, and if they deem it advisable to put them on the Commission we should certainly extend that courtesy to them. MAYOR HART said he was also in favor of having as many Councilmen sit in on any hearing which the Civil Service Commission might have. Moved by Carrigan, seconded by Parchen, that the City Manager direct a letter to the City Employees to get their recommendations of the men for the Commission to the Council, and that each Councilman bring in at least two names they have selected, and from that group five men be selected for theCivil Service Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by McClure, seconded by Sarn, that the meeting be ad- journed until June 30, 1953, at 5:30 P.M,, o'clock. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST.; CIT CLERK MAYOR, C Y OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 6/16