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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952 02-20 CC ADJ MIN410 National City, California, February 2D, 1982 Adjourned meeting of February 19, 1962 of the City Council was called to order by Vice Mayor Albert E. Clarke at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Curry, ijart, Ingalls, C1arite• Councilmen absent: Carrigan. Moved by Curry, seconded by Hart, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 1952 be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting ayes ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present; Alston, Campbell, Seifert, Gautereaux, Bird. CHARLES CAMFBELL, 33.7 E, Second Street, was present and stated he was requesting, on behalf of the residents in the neighbor- hood of 2nd and nD1 Avenue, that a boulevard stop sign be placed at this intersection. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that it be referred to the Traffic Commission for study and reeosnendations Carried, all Oaaxe#laen prsses8 voting aye. COUNCILMAN CURRY said he thought some study should be made of the traffic at 8th and Palm, At the present time there is a stop sign for traffic on Palm Avenue and it might be well to have a stop sign on 8th Street also. COUNCILMAN HART stated he understands there is a petition to be presented to the Council this evening requesting a traffic light or a warning signal be placed at 2nd and Highland Avenue, and it might also be taken care of at this time, Moved by Hart, seconded by Curry, that both the traffic conditions at 8th and Palm and 2nd and Highland be referred to the Traffic -Commission for study, CITY -CLERK ALSTON stated she had the petition for 2nd and Highland. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 2/2o 411 VICE MAYOR CLARKE read a •Report to the People:: clarifying the situation from his standpoint and that of his colleagues regarding the report of the Grand Jury. CO557CILMAN HART seid ne thought Mr. Clarke had done a good job and he had not':: further to add. COUNCILMAN CURRY said he thought Vise :. Clarke had pretty 17ell covered everything. COUNCILMAN £N(&ALLS said there were a lot of promises made and they had better live up to them. THE MATTER OF THE 40 HOUR "I7EK was present '. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he had a pranosed wording to take c•ro of this, and if the Council so desired he would prepare c resolution. The proposition would read, -Shall the employees of the City of National City, except those prohibited by law be employeu on a basis of 40 hours a week, and with equalizing compensation for employees compelled to work more than 40 hours per week, effective July 1, 1952.0 IvioVed by Ingalls, seconded by Hart, that the Attorney irepare the resolution on that basis. GEORGE BOULETTE, City employee, was present and stated the employees are interested only in the 40 hour week and not in any wage scales or compensating time. If there are "too many irons in the fire:: we will not got anything. S. D. LOUCKS was present and stated he thought the people should have something to say about this. ED. CROSSLEY, former President of the Employees' Association, stated the Association as a whole would like to have the 40 hour week go on the ballot without any mention of any increase in wages for any of the departments. COUNCILMAN I'.TGALLS stated the Council will have to decide this issue in justice to everyone. ARTHUR HOKENSON, representing the Police Dept. stated the majority of the men in the Police Dept. would prefer a 40 hour week instead of extra pay for a longer work week. Councilman Ingalls, with the 2/20 1 412 consent of Councilman Harty withdrew his motion, Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Hart, that the Attorney prepare a resolution regarding this propositibn to be submitted to the electors: "Shall the employees of the City of National City, except those prohibited by law, be employed on the basil of 40 hours per week, effective July 1, 1952.a Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO, 5643 was read, submitting the following pro- position to the vote of the people. at the regular Municipal Election to be held April 8e 1952, to•wit:"3ha11 the employees of the City of National City, except those prohibited by law, be employed on the basis of 40 hours per week, effective July 1, 1952.4 Moved by Hart, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, THE MATTER OF THE PARKING METERS was presented. -Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that this be laid over until the first meeting we have all five members present to discuss it. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN HART excused. REPORT FROM JAMES A. BIRD, Building Inspector, regarding re• fund for permits to Associated Bonstruction,Corp,, was pre rented. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL asked that this be referred to him as he would like to cheek as to what funds, if arr, are available to make this refund. as the permits were taken out during the last fiscal year, and whether or not any expense has been incurred in the issuance of the permits. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, this be referred to the City Attorney for checking, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye; 2/20 413 B. J. BANKE was present in regard to his application to purchase City awned land, which was laid over for further study. VICE MAYOR CLARK3 stated he felt this should be considered by all the members and that it be held over. ARVIN CALD ELL, 710 "T" Avenue, was present and stated so:aa- time ago he requested the cleaning out of a ditch wh±c:- rut on the north side of 8th Street. At that time City Manager Seifert was authorized to do;what hter.:044fid-in-thls-regard. CITY MANAGER SEIFERT said it is necessary to have an agreement signed by Mr. Luhnow which would permit tho City to go in on that land as it is private property. The Attorney will have to prepare an agreement. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER SEIFERT requesting permission to attend the City Managers Meeting at Riverside, Calif., February 20, 21 and 22, at no expense to the City, was read. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the trip be author- ized. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER SE1r4iT regarding engineering services on part time basis, was read. Three bids were attached, and it was the recommendation of the City Manager that the eontraet be awarded to Byrl;D. Phelps. The•follow- ing bids were received: BYRL D. PHELPS; F. A. RHODES; and E. L. FREELAND. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that Byrl D. Phelps be retained as Consulting Engineer on a part time basis, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM SUPT. OF SANITATION MIKKELSON was read, requesting permission to employ.L..Dempsey as a helper in the Sanitation Departments Mr. Dempsey has,been taken from the Civil Service list and -would start work immediately, Harry Troyer who was approved for employment has failed to report 2/20 414 so his name was removed from the Civil Service list. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FR0M ASSOCILTED CONSTRUCTION CORP., ragttst n , permission to renew tidelands lease on Parcel 1C, wary Yt. Moved b' Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that it be rsia2rcd to the City Attorney for checking. Carried, all Coo lc L-rer present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM;3UPT. OF SANITATION MIT. LSON requesting permission to employ Paul Carpenter as a carpenter to aszist in the completion of the storeroom, was reed. This will be a temporary appointment. He will be paid at the regular union scale of $2.35 per hour. CITY MANAGER SEIFERT stated the work has been completed. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM BUIIDIITG IhEPECTOR BIRD recommending refund of $245.00 to M. L. Luhnow on Sewer Permit No. 699, was read. CITY MANAGER S3IFERT approved the request. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated this can be approved at this time by motion to be paid out of Capital Outlay funds. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the refund be granted. M. L. LUBNOW said about four months ago this was passed and he was to be connected to the sewer, and the last he heard was that the street was not wide enough, it is only 301 wide. Mr. Luhnow said he would like to get the sewer through. ATTORNEY CAM'BELL stated that sometime ago Mr. Pearson granted an easement to the City of 30 fegt for street purposes. At about the time Mr. Luhnow deposited his $245.00 Mr. Bird, and Mr. Grey, former City Engineer, were of the opinion that 2/20 418 the City would have the legal right to connect Mr, Luhnow's sewage onto the sewer line in that 30 foot easement. Attorney Campbell said he contended the easement did not grant the sewer line, it was a limited easement for street purposes only, Mr, Seifert intended to provide a sewer line up by Mr, Luhnow's property and also service two or three other people. After tentative approval had been granted to City Manager Seifert to advertise for bids it later developed there was no place to lay the sewer line and the Council then re- scinded their action, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL sr id that if Mr. Pearson would give the City the deed to the line in the street that would eliminate Mr. Luhnow's trouble and he would pro• bably be able to connect his sewer line, but at the present time the City does not have title to it. VICE MAYOR CLARKE asked that Mr. Luhnow contact Attorney Campbell and work out an agreement which would _permit the City to go onto his land in order to clean out the ditch. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Ingalls, Clarke, Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE regarding the establish• ment of a City Berber Commission, wes Read. VICE MAYOR MARKS suggested this matter be laid over so the full Council can have an opportunity to discuss it thoroughly. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, this be laid over until the Council has an opportunity to discuss it. COUI'CITMAN INGALLS stated that we could not legally create such a Commission, it could be an advisory committee but not a commission, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FROM THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SAiNNTA. FE RAILWAY COMPANY for authority to construct a spur track, was presented. CITY CLERK AISTON stated this matter was taken care of at the last meeting. E/20 426 APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE BEER AND WINE PERMIT from Barbara and Dillard Poston, 421 Palm Avenue, was presented. The premises are now licensed, and this is a transfer, Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the application be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for month of January 1952, was presented. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the report be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 5644 was read, calling for a general municipal election to be held in the City of National City on the 8th day Of April 1952; fixing the voting precincts, and polling places; naming the election officers and setting the salaries for the election officers, and the amount to be paid for the polling places; and stating the time the polls are to be open. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CO: MUNICATION FROM SOUTHER}! CALIFORNIA-WEIGHIDNG MACHINE ASSN. was read, regarding the license paid for two machines operated by the Peerless Weighing & Vending Machine Corp. It is re- quested that the tax stand at $3,00 per machine. OFFICER REA stated under our old ordinance Peerless Weighing & Vending Machine Corp. paid $3.00 per machine, and since the ordinance has been amended by Ordinance No. 773 it now reads that machines, excluding music, are licensable for a fee of $25.00 for the first 10 machines, and that Includes a service truck. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said that Ordinance 708 provided $3.00 for any weighing machine, and It further provided additional license for all other types of penny machines, with the ex- ception of music boxes. As the Ordinance now stands all coin operated machines, except music boxes pay a license fee of 2/20 417 $25.00 for ten or less, which includes a service truck. The License Clerk cannot do anything but charge the price as set up in the ordinance. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, this be referred to the City Manager and Officer Rea for study and recommendations. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BEVERAGE COMPANY was read, regarding the payment of $50.00 for the 1952 license on vending machines and service truck. This license was paid under protest. As a fair basis of tax and operation, they would appreciate -the Councils consideration and a refund on this payment. VICE MAYOR CLARK'? requested that it be referred to City Manager Seifert and Officer Rea. COMMUNICATION FROM A & fee for their business read. They state that license fee in National L STORES, INC. regarding the license located at 8th and "A" Streets, was they are paying twine the amount of City that they pay in any other community where they operate. section of the Ordinance they lot of discussion to bbth our OFFICER R'A stated that the are protesting has caused a local merchants of small enter- prise and also big stores, such as the A & L Stores. We have approximately 60 firms that have been penalized this year on this phase of licensing. KURT S. ALT was present and stated he did not think you could penalize someone for making the wrong estimate. They are operating six stores besides the one in National City, and in all the other communities they pay at least just half of what they pay here. VICE MAYOR CLARKE referred it to City Manager Seifert and Officer Rea for study and recommendation. COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AIBAYY, CLLIFORNIA was read. soliciting the help of the Council in protesting to their gt20 418 State Representatives and the Governor of the State, the ever increasing price of milk. VICE MAYOR CLARKE ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MTAGER SEIFERT was read, requesting authority to advertise for bids to install a 12 inch water main on Tidelands Avenue to make possible a fire hydrant in- stallation upon the property between tidelands Parcel 2C and 3A. The estimated cost of the 12 inch main is 41.668.00. The cost of the fire hydrant installation in approximately $350.00 end will be paid by the Water Co r- Y. It is necessary that we furnish our tidelands lessors with ample fire protect- ion. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the authorizat- ion be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. Ga_CE B. LEASURE was read, stating they wish to connect with the City sewer system. At the time they gave en easement to the city for sewer purposes they were given an agreement that whenever they might wish to connect with the City sewer system that the usual cost of Connecting would be waived. COUNCILMAN CURRY said this matter has been taken care of. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the communication be filed. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. d. 3. CUSACK was read, stating that approximately 18 months ago she gave the City an easement to expedite the laying of a sewer line across her property to . permit a tie-in with National Avenue., In consideration of. this easement she was given oral assurance that at her con- venience the City would connect her to the sewer line, without cost, and she is now asking that arrangements be made for the completion of the work agreed upon. Moved by Curry, seconded 2/20 419 by Ingalls,thgt it be referred to the City Attorney for check- ing. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DI:3GO•CALIFORNIA CLUB was read, request- ing the City allocate at least $500.00 in our 1952.53 budget. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the communication be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROIM-I MARGR-T R. B1LL requesting a refund of $15.00 on business license, was read. Mrs. Bell paid a fee of $25.00 and she should have only had tr p y c fee of $10.00 for a real estate salesman. Requost was :J,roved by CITY TREASURER HOLGATT. OFFICER REA stated this was issued in error. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the refund be made upon proper application. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry. Ingalls, Clarke. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM DR. ASKW. Department of public Health, was read, regarding information on rabies cases and dog bites in San Diego City and County. VICE MAYOR CL.'_'KE ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM RJYMO_TD A. nJHITWER was read, requesting the final payment on the building of the Court Annex. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated this will be taken care of when Mr, Whitwer signs his claim. COMIUNICATION FROM CALIFO_FIA FUCHSIA SOCIETY regarding any plans the City might have for a fiesta or celebration this year, was read. VICE MAYOR CLARKE stated the Council has not as yet decided regarding our fiesta. The Lions Club put on a Fourth of July celebration in the Park, which was very successful financially and enjoyed by all who saw it, and that he would like to see them carry out our fiesta for us. MR. CLARKE said he would like the Council to think seriously, even 2/20 420 If we had to incorporate our fiesta along with the Lions Club celebration. COUNCILMAN INGALLS said he questioned the advisability of turning the fiesta over to one club. Perhaps we could encourage several of the clubs to take it over as a group activity. VICE MAYOR CLARKE requested the letter be answered stating we are indeed gratified that they are interested and we will make every attempt to give them advance notice of the Counell's 4acision. NOTICE PROM CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. S. Ai Y, cf the application of the Eleventh Naval District for a perrAit o install a 4.pile dolphin in the San Diego Bay entrance, was read. VE E MAYOR CLARKE ordered the notice filed: COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. C. G. BOETTGER was read, requesting a refund on a dog license which was is iiod January 8, 1052 for her 8 weeks old pup who died of distemper about one month after the issuance of the license. MRS. KODISH asked if it is correct that a dog under four months old does not require e license. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that was correct. MRS. KODISH said Mrs. Boettger stated her dog was just 8 weeks old, and that the license probably should not have been issued in the first place. POUNDMASTER POtViiv:ArN stated that Sgt. Young is well informed that a dog need not be licensed before the age of four months, and that if Mrs. )3oettger told him her dog was just 8 weeks old he would not have sold her a license. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated he did not think there is any legal refund. Moved by Ingalls„ seconded by Curry, the communicat- ion be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESIGNATION OF CLIFFORD W. REED, SR., Civilian Defense Co- ordinator, was read. VICE MAYOR CLARKE stated that the City Manager is the Commander of this Disaster Council, and he 2/20 421 would like Mr. Seifert to renew the outstanding cards. CITY MANAGER SEIFERT stated he did not have the help to do this. COtT'CILMAN INGALLS stated he thought that Mr. Reed has done an outstanding job in Civil Defense. Moved by Ingalls, second. ed by Curry, that the resignation not be accepted. and a attempt be made to have him reconsider the action. Carried. all councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTDE NT OF PUBLIC WORM was read, giving notice of intention to relinquish portion: of State Highways. VICE MAYOR CLARKE requested this be referlod to the City Attorney. COMMUNICATION FROM SOUTHWESTERN PYRAMID NO. 55, Order of Saints, Ass read, requesting the Um of the City Park on June 6th and 7th for the Sciotes Carnival. COUNCILMAN INGALLS stated it is customary to grant the use of the Park, without charge, if the activity donates the proceeds to Charity. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted,, under the conditions that the proceeds be donated to charity. with the dates subject to checking by the City Manager, Carried., ell Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE regarding the proposed installation of parking meters in National City. was read. A special poll was condueted among local businessmen and women, seeking their reaction to the proposed installation of parking meters. Results of the survey reveal definite opposition to the installation of meters. VICE MAYOR CLARKE ordered the communication filed. REPORT FROM CHIEF SMITH regarding the application for business license submitted by John J. and Wilma Rider to operate a health parlor, was reed. Information has been received which 2/20 422 indicated no criminal activity of any kind concerning both individuals. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated due to the fact there is an ordinance regulating massage parlors, this application of Mr. and Mrs. Rider was referred to the Chief of Police for checking. COUNCILMAN INGALLS stated the Chief of Police checked the background of this operation and from the report it would indicate the Council should have no objection to the operation of this business. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the applicants have attempted to comply more fully than was necess- ary, so they would know whether or not the Council would have any objections, if you did you could later enact regulations thst would put them in violation, and they do not want to business if there is anything that the Council require that would stop them. VICE MAYOR CIA RKE ordered the communication filed. BUILDING M PECTOR BIRD start their would later stated the property at 205 National Avenue is now occupied as a rooming house, and this would throw it into "a change of occupancy." There are certain requirements necessary in a change of occupancy. MR. BIRD stated he is assuming what their operations would be and he questioned whether or not it would comply with the Building Code. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that would be something Mr. and Mrs. Rider should check with Building Inspector Bird. MR. RIDER was present and stated the generator used at their place of business in San Diego was passed by the Building Code and the State. We intend to run a respectable place of business, as we always have. COMMUNICATION FROM SUPT. OF SANITATION MIKKTLSON was read, recommending the employment of I. R. Thorne, as helper in the Sanitation Department, effective February 19, 1952, salary $229.00 per month. This is a temporary appointment. COUNCIL- 2/20 423 MAN INGALLS said he thought this should be referred to the City Manager for checking. VICE MAYOR CLARKE requested that it be referred to the City Manager. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY PLITAGER SEIFERT was read, regarding some of the unsafe conditions existing in the City's sewer system. The conditions are of an emergency nature and warrant immediate attention. It is suggested that a firm of competent engineers who have a recognized background in sewage disposal design experience be engaged to prepare a r^tailed report with recommendations, costs and methods o,. iinancing a com- plete overhaul of our entire sewer system. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry. that City Manager Seifert be authorizes to call for estimates from engineers, as requested. T?AYNE SMITH was present and stated that recently the Board of Supervisors of San Diego County authorized the employment of a Board of Engineers to study the disposal and treatment of sewage in the entire Metropolitan area, which may or may not recommend a treatment plant for National City, or may recommend some combination. and suggested this Board be contacted to find out their recommendations prior to the employment of other engineers to make a similar survey. MR. SE'FERT stated he talked with Mr. Heggland and they think it will be four or five years before the survey is completed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION FROM RESIDENTS Ii' ROSELA1 N SUBDIVISION was presented, requesting paving and side'valks, to be done under the 1911 Improvement Act. COV UPTIC._TION FROM CITY MANAGER SEIFERT re- commended that the ]regal proceedings be started to comply with the 1911 Act so this work may go forward. VICE MAYOR CLARKE requested this be referred to Attorney Campbell. 2/20 424 COMMUNICATION FROM CITY LIANAG3R SEIFERT was read, recommending permission to employ two additional men in the sewer depart- ment. At the present time we have permits for 53 sewer connections and we are making only three connections a day. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, two additional men be employed in the sewer department. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHI' BAILEY wa road, regarding the accident at 8th and National Avenue, Februcry 19, 1952. A large gasoline tank truck oollided with a -.:azenger car knock., ing down a light standard and demolishing the front of a build- ing housing three offices. In this case the truck was not carrying a load, which is believed to be the only reason there was not a serious fire or disaster. This is called to the attention of the Council with the hope that we might have enacted in the near future an ordinance prohibiting the trans. porting of inflammable and liquified petroleum gases through the down town area. CITY ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated this type of transportation is prohibited in the business area, with one exception, and that is on the State Highway, between 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. VICE MAYOR CLARKE said this matter of tank trucks etc. going through the main business district has been discussed previously on several occasions, and it was the feeling of the Council to divert all that traffic on Roosevelt Avenue. VICE MAYOR CLARKE requested this be laid over until the next meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 5645 was read, transferring the sum of $1,671.72 from the General Fund to the Traffic Safety Fund, as a loan, Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 2/20 425 BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented; General Fund $11,814,67 Street Fund 1,845.68 Library Fund 286.17 Park Fund 67.92 Retirement Fund 1,255.95 Harbor Fund 1.29 W. E. Short Fund 59,65 Max Thelon Fund 8,50 Payroll Fund .5,879,35 TOTAL $ 1,009.08 Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the bills be approved, and warrants ordered drawn for same, with the exception of those noted by the City Attorney. ATTOR!' UIPBELL requested that three be withdrawn from the General I :..d: Doris Cox, $10.00; Lyle Alcumbrack, $81.25: Co L. Hatcher, $41.82. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Ingalls, Clarke. Nays: None, RESOLUTION NO. 5646 was read, authorizing the payment of $245.00 from the Capital Outlay Fund to M. L, Luhnow, re- fund on sewer permit. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated the Water Company has submitted two Contracts, and it is his understanding at this time that the Counoil does not wish to enter into an agreement, Chula Vista did sign their contract tonight, COUNCILMAN INGALLS stated he was willing to let it "ride" as is. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated in regard to the demand of Mr, Kessler for damage to his building, City Manager Seifert has reported there is no damage as far as he can tell, and it has been reported to our insurance carrier. It is Mr, Campbell's recommendation that the entire claim be denied, and the parties notified. Moved by Ingalls, seconded by Curry, that the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. 2/20 428 Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLLNNING COMMISSION was read. At the Planning Commission Meeting February 11, 1952, a motion was passed unanimously recommending annexation of a parcel of land with an R•1 zoning. Property described as: E 297, WW NW of Quarter Section 103 of Rancho de la Nacion. A. revised map to be submitted at a later date. VICE MAYOR CLJtKE requested this be laid over until the next meeting. COUNCILMAN INGALLS requested permission to ,o absent from the Mete for the next ten days. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the request be granted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. E. J. CHRISTMAN stated the party requesting the annexation is quite anxious to have his property annexed, and he could see no reason for holding it up. VICE MAYOR CLLRI2 said he thought everyone should have an opportunity to study this before action is taken. 3. J. CHRISTMANT, Chairman of the Planning Commission said this is a nice strip of ground and that no one could have any objections to having it annexed, ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated if the Council wish to initiate proceedings to annex the territory he can prepare the ordinance for presentation at the ne::t meeting, however, it would be better for the property owner to petition to be annexed. Moved by Curry, seconded by Ingalls, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. VICE -MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: r OITY CLERK 2/20