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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952 04-01 CC MIN474 National City, California, April 1, 1952 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Maurice Carrigan at 7:30 ''.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Clarke, Curry, Hart, Ingalls, Carrigan. Councilmen absent: None. Moved by Curry, sccondec by Ingalls, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, and the special meeting of March 24, 1952, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRJLTIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Campbell, Rhodes, Gautereaux. DOROTHY JENSEN, 41 E. 2nd Street, was present and asked if the Council was again going to authorize bids for rubbish collection, COUiNCILMAN IfOLLLS stated e motion was made and carried at the last meeting that the City Manager be requested to draw up a list of specifications and qualifications for a rubbish disposal contract that might be submitted for bid. LARRY MACKERT, 2408 Norfolk, and Edwin C. Henry, 2402 Norfolk, were present and asked when the City intended to pave Euclid Avenue north of Division Street. For the present time they would be satisfied if the street was oiled until such time that a permanent type of paving can be installed. MAYOR CARRIGAN referred this to City Manager Rhodes and asked that they contact Mr. Rhodes tomorrow to see what can be worked out. JOHN ROSSITER, 1610 E. 8th Street, was present representing a group of residents who live between .L'a and :aim on 8th Street, and asked what the City is planning to do with 8th Street, and when it will be done. MAYOR CA"MGAIT stated it is his understanding that the 7ngineAr's office is working on 4/1 475 the 1911 Act to take carp of this area. COUFCIJ,MAP CLARKE said we might get assistance from the County of San Diego to help alleviate this condition. VINCENT ACICNFORD, 1502 E. 8th Street, stated that perhaps if the diteh on E. 8th Street was cleaned out it would help. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated the Engineers were of the opinion that it would be better to leave the grass, etc. in because if taken out it would wash out all the dirt which protects the utility pipes. Mr. Ackenford said he asked sometime ago that something be done to take care of the traffic condition at 8th and Palm and to date nothing has been done. COUNCILMAN CLARKE stated this was referred to the Police Dept. and the Traffic Commission and we are awaiting their recommendations. TOM LEONARD was present and stated it is his understanding that the trophies for the Maytime Band Review are being purchased outside of Netional City. None of the merchants in National City have been contacted, and he thought something should be done about it. COUVCIL AN CLARKE said he thought the Chamber of Commerce should practice whet they preach, and this is a matter for them. MR. LWNARD said he did not expect the Council to do anything about it, except if they want to earmark money, but to bring it to the attention of the public. MR. LEONARD stated Mrs. Leo Ellez, representing the Olivewood Club and Mrs. Shirley Laflue, representing the Fuchsia Society, were present in regard to a Flower Show scheduled for May 3, the day of the Maytime Band Review, and would like to talk at this time with the Council. MMRS. LEO ELL Z stated they felt that by both groups working together and putting on the flower show it would be something the City would be proud of. The Olivewood Club women plan to serve hot food and plan to use the Community Building Annex for this purpose. MRS. SHIRLEY 4/1 1 1 1 1 • 1 • 1 1 476 La RUE stated she felt that the Fuchsia Society will go along with the Olivewood Club providing they were given some financial support. COUNCILMAN INGALLS said he thought the Council should consider very seriously the co-sponsorship of such a show. MRS. ELLEZ ,stated they are.aeking that the Council grant them free use of the large room in the Community Bldg. for the Flower Show and they are willing to pey for the use of the Annex and kitchen for cooking and serving the food. COMMUNICATION FROM OLIVEWOOD WOMAN'S CLUB in this regard was read. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated he did not think the Council could charge them for use of the Community Bldg, as the show is non profitable and beneficial to the people as much as the Maytime Band Review. MAYOR CARRIGAN said he was heartily in favor of letting them use the building without charge but he felt that it would be setting a precedent, and asked Mr. Gautereaux if he would state the fee on the Community Bldg. PARK SUPT. GAUTRR^,AUX stated the minimum fee for the main building at night is $12.50 and the Annex $7.50. It would be his suggestion that if there must be a fee charged for the use of the main building that the minimum be applied. MAYOR CARRIBAN said it should also be considered that last year the Fuchsia Society made quite a donation of flowers to the City. COUNCILMAN H.'$T stated he would donate one month's salary, $10.00, towards the rent, and COUNCILMAN CURRY stated he would pay the balance of $$2.50. ROLAND DICKENS, 2303 -N' Lvenue, was present, and stated that a request for a zone variance has been approved by the Planning Commisaion to have a Boarding School at 24th and ='N" Avenue, regardless of the protests of the neighbors and asked how it would be best to represent themselves at the Council meeting when this matter comes up. ATTORFEY CAMPB^LL stated at the next meeting the Council will hold a hearing, or listen to any of your protests, and whether or not you present it in the form 4/1 1 1 • 1 • 1 1 1 • 477 of a petition or orally is perhaps something that you and the objectors would have to decide. Insofar as your presentation is concerned, whether or not you could present it properly or whether an attorney would more properly present it, ie some- thing you and the objectors will have to decide. The Council will listen to all the objectors. R. J. GLASEY, 2403 Norfolk, was present and asked wher the property owners concerned with the paving of 7,uclid Avenue, mentioned earlier in the meeting, could moot with City Manager Rhodes, es most work in the daytime. It was decided that one of the residents would meet ,Jith Mr. Rhodes after 4:00 P.M. tomorrow. COUNCILMAN CLARKE read a letter of commendation addressed to City Manager Rhodes written by E. J. Boud, Foreman of the 1951 Grand Jury. The letter stated he felt that Kr. Rhodes was "made to order" for the job. COMMUNICATION FROM SAINT MARY'S CATHOLIC CHU:CH in regard to purchase of City property, wee read. Following their letter of Sept. 24, 1951, it is their desire to purchase Lots 1 to 6 inclusive, and Lots 15 to 20 inclusive in Block 1, and Lots 1 to 6 inclusive, and Lots 17 to 20 inclusive in Block 2 of D. t, Loziar's Subel., far the sum of 0,200. Alternately, they offer to purchase Lots 1 to 5 inclusive, and Lots 16 to 20 inclusive in Block 1, end Lots 1 to 5 inclusive, end Lots 17 to 20 inclusive in Block 2 for the sum of 1;2,800. COMMUNIC- ATION FROM CITY MANAGER SEIFERT was read regarding the proposal from Saint Mary's Catholic Church, stating he would recommend, in view of the history of this purchase, that the offer be accepted on the basis of 'proposal number one or the alternate whichever would be the desire of the Council. MAYOR CARRIGAN 4/1 1 1 1 • 1 1 • 1 1+ 1 • 478 said it seems to him that the sale of this property to the School would be for a very worthy purpose, it would eliminate the load on the public school system to a great extent, end it would be well for the Council to proceed and accept the offer for this property. VINCENT WHELAN was present and stated that the first offer would benefit the School the most. DORCTHY JENSEN asked if the City had an ordinance which requires that any land being sold by the City must be put up for auction. ATTORNEY CAMPS^LL stated there is no ordinance requiring property sold by the City to be put up for bids. S. D. LOUCKS was present and stated the Council has nothinG to say about the sale of this property. It is strictly a State law which states when can and cannot be done. ATTORN Y CPMPBELL stated the Government Code provides certain sale of property if the public convenience and necessity is met; and one other particular provision is dedication to public use. You can legally accept the offer. You must determine that the price is fair and adequate and would serve the public interest and convenience to sell the property. Moved by Hart, -seconded by Curry, that this matter be held over until the next meeting for study, Carried, ell Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST for refund on business license by C. 3. Bell was read. It is requested that $7.50 be refunded. The License Clerk stated Mr. Bell paid $17.50 based on hia gross estimate, and was approved by City Treasurer Holgate. Moved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that the refund be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Clarke, Curry, Hart, Ingalls, Carrigan. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM A"THU". SCHRAM, 2138 E. 8th Street, in regard to street improvements, was read. Since the City is making street improvements in front of Beverly Glen Subd. he 4/1 1 1 1 p • 479 asks that his property be included and also see that he has access to driving in to his property. MAYOR CARRIGAN requested this be referred to City Manager Rhodes. COMMUNICATION FROM CENTRAL SCHOOL P. T. A. in regard to street signals, was read. It is requested that consideration be given to the advisability of placing signs on the street signals at 8th and Highland Avenue, prohibiting right turns against a red signal. Moved by Hart, seconded by Clarke, this be re- ferred to the Chief of Police and Traffic Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM POLICE SERGEANTS addressed to the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, was read in regard to an ad- justment in salary. COUiiCILMAN INGALLS stated the Council can take no action because the letter was addressed to the Civil Service Commission, asking them to recommend to the Council, and we should wait for an answer from the Commission. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Hart, that the communication be tabled pending the answer from the Civil Service Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. NOTICE FROM U. S. I MY Ei1GINEFRS was presented, stating an application has been made by the San Diego Yacht Landing for a permit to install small craft mooring slips in the Municipal Yacht Harbor at Shelter Island, San Diego Bay. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the notice filed. REQUEST FROM NATIONAL VISTA HOMES for refund on oiling, was read. When the City constructed the oil paving on Division Street between Palm and Euclid Avenue, they were asked to deposit $660.96. of which 0239.36 was their portion to pay for a strip 101 x 7041 on Division Street. They are asking for a refund of $421.60. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAG7R SEIFERT was 4/1 • 1 480 read, recommending the refund be granted. CITY TREASURER HOLGATE stated that the money for the paving was paid Oct. 26, 1951 and deposited in the Trust do Agency Fund. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the refund be' made.- Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Clarke, Curry, Hart, Ingalls, Carrigan. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM GOOD^IILL INDUSTRIlS in regard to business license, was read, requesting suspension of the license and sales tax provisions because Goodwill is a roligious, non- profit, social service orgainization. hhYO7. CARRIGAN requested this be referred to the Chief of Police for his recommendation. COMMUNICATION FROM STREET SU'T. FINNERTY was read, requesting that the employment of Lee Lape be terminated. He was em- ployed February 27, 1952 as a maintenance man and has worked only three and one-half days due to illness. Moved by Hart, seconded by Ingalls, this be referred to City Manager Rhodes for appropriate action. Carried, ell Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION REQUESTI TG DE -AI NEYATION OF FISHER A1?N .CETION was read. The petition was signed by 17 people. LTTO'NEY CAMPBELL stated he believed the annexation was improper in the first instance, and the petition should be checked to see if there were 12 registered voters as of the date of annexation. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that this be referred to the City Attorney end City Engineer. Carried, all Councilmen present voting;iaye. REPORT FROM CITY M_NAGER sIFERT was read, regarding a petition for improvements on Harbison Avenue between Division Street and 8th Street, and signed by 60% of the owners of the property effected. It is Mr. Seifert's recommendation that the Council 4/1 481 approve the petition and order the Engineer to prepare the plans and the Attorney to haidle the legal part of this trans- action. PETITION ras attached. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that the petition be accepted and referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. TREASURER'S REPOT for the month of February 1952, was present- ed. MAYOR CARRIGA;T ordered the report filed. 1-12.17fITION from property owners on Clairmont Street between Norfolk and Division Street, was read, requesting the follow- ing improvements be completed: Install concrete sidewalks against curb (4' wide), and gutter. Moved by Ingalls, second- ed by Hart , that the petition be accepted and referred to the City Manager for the necessary preparation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN stated that the warehouse has been completed andhoped,to have it in operation by the first of the year; and he talked with one of the men under Mr. Mikkelson in regard to H. L. Donavon who has had three and one-half years experience as a storekeeper in the Army. With the budget coming up soon it is imperative we know just what we have in the way of equip- ment and supplies. Mayor Carrigan said he talked with Mr. Donavon and he has assured him that he would be willing to take over the storekeeper's job for a period of six months or less on a trial basis at the same salary he is now receiving. His request was that he be given temporary leave of absence from Civil Service, or a temporary transfer, in any manner which it could be handled. He seems to be very fair about it, because he is willing to do all the work of setting it up with the understanding that if he did not like the job he could go back to the former job, or if we did not like him he could go back 4/1 1 1 1 1 482 to the old job and it would give the Civil Service Commission time to set up a list end classification for storekeeper. COUNCILMAN INGALLS stated it would be rather difficult to transfer Mr. Donavon to an unclassified position and promise him his job back, because actually he hes to resin, and it is Mr. Ingall's suggestion that the Council consider bracket- ing in that particular classific^tion into Civil Service and he could then be appointed pending an examination for the position and give him the job on a temporary basis which would be 90 days and that would give the Civil Service Commission time enough to prepare the examination. Thct way he would keep his status, otherwise he would be out and he could not be promised his job back. Councilman Ingalls asked if the present ordinance must be amended to include another class- ification. ATTO?TY CAME:LL stated to bring any additional classification under Civil Service the ordinance must be amend- ed. COU*CILMAN CL2ICE said he thought the reouirement was• very unfair. ATTOI 'IY CAII BELL stated the procedure would be for the Council to amend the ordinance and include that part- icular tepartment under the Civil Service rozulations. COUNCIL- MJ}T PTGALLS stated there is possibly one other alternative, if the Council sees fit to place the storeroom, at least temporar- ily, under the Sanitation Dept., he sees no reason why the department head could not designate anyone to take care of that particular job. It would have to be under the Sanitation Dept. until such time as an examination could be held and some- one could be detached that that particular department. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Hart, that the newly completed store- room be placed under the temporary supervision of the Shpt. of Sanitation, and the men assigned to that duty be placed under proper bond. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR CARRIGAN instructed Attorney Campbell to proceed with 4/1 483 amending th- Civil Service Ordinance to take care of the position of storeroom keeper. ATTORNEY CAMPBtLL stated in regard to the de -annexation of certain property owned by Harley E. and Bessie K. Knox, we now have a letter from Mr. Newberry of the 7ngineor's office certifying that the property owners signing the petition are the owners of tha entire property setforth in the legal des- cription. RESOLUTION NO. 5669 was read, consenting to the detachment of property owned by Hs-rley2. and Bessie K. Knox, and being a pottion of Lots 63 and 64 of 7x Mission Lrnd , Horton's Purchase. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Hart, that the Resolut- ion be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. HENRY CLINE was present and thanked the Council for granting this detachment, RESOLUTION No. 5670 was read, transferring the sum of $1,112.12 from the Trust & Agency Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund - Street. Moved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be ad- opted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, R,SOLUTION NO. 5671 was read, transferring the sum of $3,595.33 from the General Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund, as a loan. Moved by Hart, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund Street Fund Library Fund Park Fund Trust & agency Fund Harbor Fund W. E. Short Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL $3,984.77 2,563.90 158.32 41.58 421.60 55.62 302.65 16,091.13 $t3, 619.57 4/l. 484 Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the bills be allowed, and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Clarke, Curry, Hart, Ingalls, Carrigan. Nays: None. ?""SOLUTION 70. 5672 was read, authorizing the following ex- penditure for Capital asset be paid from the Capital Outlay Fund: National Lumber Company for the warehouse,_0119.44. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. FINAL REPORT OF THE 1951 GRAND JURY of San Diego County, was presented. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the report filed. PETITION signed by nine property owners requesting street improvements to be made on 7th Street between :N" and Palm, was read, MAYOR CLRtIGAP7 requested this be referred to the City Manager. A'"LICATION TO MOVT A UUILDING by W. Briggs, was presented. The present location of the building is 929 17. 19th Street and is to be moved to 1100 block on Coolidge Ave., to be used as e dwelling. Application was approved by BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD. Moved by Hart, seconded by Ingalls, permission be granted to move the building and that it be completed within 90 days. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION TO MO'%E A BUILDING by Charles A. Jones, was presented. The present location of building is 200 Valley Drive, Chula Vista and is to be moved to 2001 National Ave., to be used as temporary office for used car lot. Application was approved by BUILDING INSPECTOR BIRD. Moved by Hart, seconded by Ingalls, that permission be granted to move the building and that it be completed within 30 days. Carried, all 4/1 485 Councilmen present voting aye. - CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she had a $2,000.00 bond from the Fidelity and Casualty Conpeny for Clarenc: Z. Morris or Hilltop Subdivision, and asked that it be approved by the City Attorney. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved it a. to form. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the bond filed. COM}'UNICATION FROM J. M. McDONALD of Sweetwater Union High School District, was read, regarding a title search on all of the school building sites owned by the school district. In the case of the National City Junior High School site the title company has called their attentior to tha f?ct that there are certain street and alley areas wythi., the exisL'.ng school grounds which the records do not show have been vacated for street purposes. It is requested that the areas outlined on the enclosed plat be investigated. MAYOR CAMIRAN requested this be referred to the Planning Commission. COMMUNICATION FROM PEARL DILLAVOU addressed to the Board of Trustees of the Library, was read, requesting her resignation as Library Aide, be accepted, effective May 1, 1952. MAYOR CARRIGAN ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM ELLEN BAEDER, LIBRARIAN, was read, request- ing authorization to appoint Mrs. Bonnie Bell Kermott, 118 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, to the position of Library Aide, effective April 15, 1952, sterting salary to be $120.00 per month. MAYOR CARRIGAN asked if this had been cleared with the Civil Service Commission. and requested that it be referred to the City Manager, COMMUNICATION FROM CHI'2 Or EOLICE SMITH was read, requesting a refund of $17.00 be paid to David Rea, which he paid for a gun sold at auction on Jan. 26, 1952. The gun had not been held as 4/1 486 unclaimed property for the period of time required by ordinance. David Res has returned the gun. CITY TREASUL,T reported that Receipt # 3514 was paid Jan. 26, 1952. Moved by Hart, second- ed by Curry, that the money be refunded. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Clarke, Curry „ Hart, Ingalls, Carrigan. Nays: None. REQUEST FOR REFUND of ”.00 ,on business license by R. 0. Bates, on the Highland Camera Mart, was read. Reque:t was approved by Business License Clerk and the City Treasurer. Moved by Hart, seconded by Ingalls, that the refund ba granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Clarke, Curry, Hart, Ingalls, Carrigan. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM SUPT. OF SANITATION MIKK,LSON was read, reporting the discharge of Herschel Davis, effective March 15, 1952. Permission is requested to replace him with Wallace Dodson from the Civil Service list. Moved by Hart, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHARLES A. JONES addressed to Chef of Police Smith, Up reed, requesting two week's leave, without pay, from April 15, 1952 to May 1, 1952. CHIEF Si:ITH has recommend- ed the request be granted. Moved by Hart, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the Library Board has requested the Council to allow them to issue their own war -ants and audit their own bills, in comaliance with the State law. About a year and a half ago their authority wes taken away from them. It is his recommendation that they be allowed to proceed in the manner they had been proceeding in over a period of years. -Moved by ' .` 4/1 487 Hart, seconded by Ingalls, that the request be -granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that Pierre & Luckman have employed a firm of attorneys in Los Angeles and they have made a demand on the City for $17,736.80 for payment of plans on the pier. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Hart, that this be referred to the Attorney. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5673 was reed, accepting the bid of Walter H. Barber, dated March 18, 1952, in the sum of '15,296.15, subject to cancellation of a contract heretofore let to 10 ' Talter H. Barber, Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City of National City, be , and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract therefor and upon behalf of said City upon cancellation of the aforesaid contract. loved by Hart, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPB ELL stated he had prepared two resolutions for the preparation of plans and specificetions for sidewalks and curbs on "A" Avenue and also on Norfolk Avenue end he would like to have these laid over until we get three or four to- lland set them up in one resolution, and City Manager Rhodes might recommend thct some separate engineering firm be employed because it will be a charge against the project itself. ATTORNEY CA'tlBELL reported he is still holding; Mr. McCormack's request to annex to National City, the petition has not been signed. ATTORNEY CAMP BELL stated Chief Smith has been working on a project to purchase two police cars. Fuller Haters has offered to sell two cars to the City at approximately 0.00. under list 4/1 488 price, and will replace the cars for $445. plus sales tax at the end of one year or et the end of 30,000 miles. They also have a provision that they will maintain the cars for $25.00 per month or one cent per mile, whichever is the greater. The option to purchase the new cars at the end of the year, or at the end of 30,000 miles is the option of the City. The City will not contract to buy a new car if they see fit to keep the oldli car. The contract would be submitted for two years with renewal year to year thereafter, except upon 30 days notice by either party. If the plan is acceptable to the Council a contract can be prepared along these lines. Uoved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that the plan be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5674 was read, authorizing the appointment of Fred A. Rhodes as City Manager end City Engineer, effective March 24, 1952, and as compensation therefor he shall receive the sum of $700. per month. Moved by Hart, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that at the last meeting a deed was presented for a portion of 12th Street bordering Beverly Glen Subd., granting a certain amount of land for street purposes, but it is conditional. Upon acceptance of the deed by the City, the N1y 20 feet of the portion shall be graded and oiled at no expense to the grantors. Mr. Seifert reported that the Associated Construction Corp. would pay for the oil. It is the Attorney's recommendation that the Council withhold accept- ing the deed until the money has been deposited, in that way the condition can be left out of the deed. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Ingalls, that the gttorney's recommendation be followed. CarrieC, all Councilmen present voting aye. 4/1 489 R^SOLUTION NO. 5675 was read, approving a certain sewage agree- ment between the City of San Diego and the City of National City. Maurice Carrigan, mayor of the City of National City, is, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same for end upon behalf of said City. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present votins aye. R;SOLUTION NO. 5676 was read, requesting that the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California issue an order authorizing the California Water & Telephone Company to eliminate the amendment to its Rule No. 2 of s id Company's Rules and Regulations for the Sweetwater District which was authorized and directed by said Commission in Decision No. 45831, and that the relief sought by the California Water & Telephone Company in its Application No. 32305 be granted. The City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California for the consideration of said Commission in its determination of said Application No. 32305. Moved by Curry, seconded by Clarke, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ?-SOLUTION PO. 5677 was read, approving a permit granted to Michael Steffen. Maurice Carrigan, Mayor of the City of National ;Silty, be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same for and upon behalf of said City. Moved by Clarke, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAW'BUL reported that the second reeding of the ordinance amendins the Zoning Ordinance will come up at the next meeting. He is awaiting a certification of the Planning 4/1 490 Commission on the copy of the ordinance. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the City Manager received a communicat- ion from the Publicity Chairman of the Navy Relief Carnival requesting permission to bring a ilshow and donation° truck to the City during the week of April 7th, 1952, COMMUNICATION FROM CHI'IF OF POLICE was read, which stated that the Police Department has no objection to such an activity should the Council see fit to grant the request. Moved by Clarke, second- ed by Hart, that the request be granted. Car:led, all Council- men present voting aye. MOVED by Ingalls, seconded by Hart, that the following inter - budget transfers bo mede: Sewer Fund No. 522 from Item B 3 to B2, $500.; from Item B 20 to Item B 2, $500.; from Item C 1 to Item B 2, S'350. From the Manager's Budget No. 504-A 1, sub heading salary, to the Store's Account tTo. 530- B 2, $500. Carried, by the following vote to -wit! Ayes: Clarke, Curry, Hart, Ingalls, Carrigan. Nays: None. MAYOR CARRIGAN turned the gavel over to Vice Mayor Clarke at this time, and asked to be excused. REPORT FRC& THE PLAMING COMMISSION was presented. Petition No. 408 signed by George Johnson, John R. Smith and George M. Aposhian,it is requester that the property be allowed to be used for a secondary country day school operated by the Episcopal Church. The Commission recommended this, petition be granted with the provision that no piny grounds be established or maintained on the west side of the existina building. Petition No. 409 signed by Mrs. Diabeti for Mrs. Adriano Scotty McCarthy, 4431 Delta Street, National City, requested permission to use th°s property for a rooming and boarding house. The Commission recommended the petition be granted with the provision 4/1 e91 that the building be used solely for a rooming and boarding house and not for a rent home or mental institution. Petition No. 410 signed by Walter R. Stutz0 requested a zone variance for establishing a dry cleaning and self laundry in the build- ing at 111 National Avenue. The Commission recommended the granting M _Lh3s petition. The Council referred a communication to the Planning Commission from Jack E. Leach and Arnold W. Chamberlain to close a0" ._venue between 7th and 8th Streets, and the Commission recommended that ''0" Avenue be closed and legal title granted to the owners. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated he thinks the City is neglecting the striping of the crosswalks, and in checking found that there was only one painter and he cannot do the work alone. If one man cannot do the work we should not keep him on the Job. CITY MANAG"R RHODES stated we are short handed end as soon as we can get another painter ore will do the crosswalks. In the meantime'the nalnter is kept busy. COUNCILMAN CURRY said he thought the painting of the crosswalks should be given priority. COUNCILMAN HART brought up the matter of the bus stops. Mr. Hart has made numerous requests that some steps be taken to have the busses stop on the opposite side of the street in- stead of the approaching side. VICE MAYOR CLARKE requested that City Manager Rhodes check the franchise the City has with the Bus Company. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated the Navy agreed to give the City a considerable amount of fill, and asked what had been done. VICE MAYOR CLARKE stated it was his understanding that Mr. Seifert was taking care of this and did not know the final disposition. CITY MANAGER RHODES said this has not been cleared as yet, but he will find out about it. 4/1 492 Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Hart, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present noting aye. MAYORRTY OF NATI TAL CITY,/LIFORNIA CITY CLERK 4/1