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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950 03-07 CC MIN260 National City, California. March 7, 1950 Regular meeting of the City Council was calla to order by Mayor Clinton D. Matthews at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Council. - men absent: None. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 21, 1950, be dis- pensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Warner, Sullivan. McClure, Harkey, Harbison, Gautereaux. BILLS AUDITED by the Finanoe Committee presented: General Fund Street Fund Park M & I Fund Lt. Dist. #1 Fund Capital Outlay Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL $ 6,214.80 1,981.00 273.08 32..65 21;634.47 12014.47 7 *2,470.87 • Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Maya: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5166 was read, authorizing the payment of $21,634,47 from.the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Fruehauf Trailer Company, $688.65, House Connection and Sanitation; Garage Account, $59486, House Connections; Mission Pipe & Supply Company, $57.63, Park and Sewer; Street Equipment Opera- tion, $73,56, House Connection;. Anderson & Anderson, $58.00,." Park; R.,C. Lawrence, $1,092.32, Fire; San Diego Pump & Well Drillers, 1.C82,75, Water Well; The Seagrave Corporation, 3/7 261 $17,407.12, Fire; Ray B. Talbot, County Tax Collector, $4.00, second. anniversary of option payment on Lots; Henry Tikkanen, $28.50,,House Connection; Treasurer of the United States, $925.00, Community,Building,lease purchase payment; Western Radio & Television, $157.18, Police. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM BOYS CLUB requesting another sit for Boye Club Building, was read. The letter stateathat after a test made by E. L. Freeland, Structural Engineer, who tested the ground of the proposed site for the Boys' Clubs it was the feeling,of the Board of Directors that the site be, changed to Lots 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, Block 4, 10 Acre Lot 7, Quarter Section 154. S. J. COLVIN, Chairman Board of Directors of the Boys Club was present, and stated that they are in the position to go ahead and put in the foundation. He said they investigated the next beat site, 15th and "D" Avenue, and felt that is the beet location for the Club Building. He said 1f they moved the Boys Club out of this particular area it would nullify its particular use; if it cannot be located centrally it should not be located in the City of National City. The size of the land is 125' x 125'. MAYOR MATTHEWS said he certainly saw no objection to leasing this land to the Boys Club. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that he talked it over with the Board of Directors of the Boys Club and they would like to have the existing lease cancelled and give them a lease on the five lots at $1.00 per year, for fifty years. RESOLUTION NO. 5167 was read, cancelling the existing lease 3/7 262 dated August 16, 1949, with the Boys' Club and authorizing Mayor Matthews to sign a lease on behalf of the City of Nation- al City, to lease Lots 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, Block 4, 10 Acre Lot 7, Quarter.Section 154, for fifty years at $1.00 per year. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST FOR REFUND of business license by Leo R. Stedman, 4361 Tremont Street, San Diego 2, California, was read. The refund was approved by,L. W. Bates, License Collector, for $7.50. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Curry, that the refund be made., Carried, by the, following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews, Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM RICHARD G. HAAS requesting that alley in Block 272, City Plat, be closed. Mr. Haas states that there is now a non -existing alley shown on the City maps, which he would like closed. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that this request be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION, was read, The Planning Com- mission recommended that the City Counoll pass an ordinance to vacate the N. 50' of the 20 foot alley running through the center of City Plat Block 212; the State of California being the owner of Lots 13 to 22 inclusive in that blook. The purpose of this request is to provide for the location of drainage facilities with the N 50' of the alley in connection with the freeway construction and to prevent direct access from the alley to the freeway ramp. Petition No, 363 of R. P, McCullough, requesting permit to construct six four unit dwellings on Lots 11 and 12 of Thelen's Resubd., por. of 10 317 263 Acre Lot 1, Quarter Section 155 of Banoho de la Nacion, was recommended by the'Commiseion. It was brought to the attention of the Planning Commission that something should be done to remove the old building at the corner of 9th Street and. Roosevelt Avenue. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ADAMS made a motion, seconded by Thatcher, that the Attorney be instructed to draw up an Ordinance of Intention to close the Northerly 50 feet of the 20 foot alley running through the center of Block 212, City Plat. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that in regard to the moving of the building at 9th Street and Roosevelt Avenue, according to the Building Code, under Section 30, something can be done to force the owner to move the building. COUNCILMAN FRITZ stated that he talked to Mr, Will Pratt who owns the land and he is trying to get the building moved. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that this be referred to the Attorney. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION regarding the appeal from Walter B. Saunders on Petition No. 361, was read. The report states that this lot has been inspected and the Planning Com- mission recommends that the Petition be denied. ENGINEER Mc CLURE stated that he talked on the phone this evening with Mr. Bechtol Who stated that Mr. Saunders submitted a plan showing Mr. Bechtol how he planned to place the building on the lot; and Mr, McClure said that under the ordinance no 3/7 264 variance.would be required. Moved by Adams. seconded by Thatcher, that the appeal be denied. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye, REPORT FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read. The Civil Service Commission certified from an eligibility list of seven persona, the following four names in the order of their respective ratings, for the position of Recreation Leader, to fill vacancy in the Park Recreation Department: Glenn 0. Haworth, 2906 Broadway, San Diego; Lyle F. Fredlund, 1024 E. 2nd Street, National City; William L. Crossley, 2324 "R" Avenue, National City; Mildred,S. Gillespie, 122 E. lOth Street, National City. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION of the public hearing held February 6, 1930, was read. It is the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission that the following change in Residence Requirements pursuant to ordinance No. 712, Section 8, Subsection (k), be made: Proposed Change: "Civil Service Rule 12.1", Employees of the City shall be residents of the City of National City no later than six months following the completion of the probationary period. Any employee of the City who is not a resident,of the City at the effective date of this amendment to Rules, shall have a period of one year in Which to become a resident of the City. In case of an extreme hardship where a present employee is not living in National City, the City Council may extend the time limits for compliance with the above residence requirements. Pro- posed Change: Hours of Work: It is the recommendation of 3/7 265 the Civil Service Commission that a change in hours await further determination of con by the City Council and the beginning of a fiscal year for an effective date. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that for the third time I say that that does not answer the problem- T am still of the opinion that we should not employ people outside of National City. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said that in regards to the 40 hour week, the Civil Service Commission seems to be cuncjrned about budget problems, it is the members of the Council whoehave the budget to worry about; this does not change the setup, there is nothing in the law that the Council will be bound to follow. COUNCILMAN FRITZ stated that a motion was made and passed by the five Council- men that we go on the 40 hours a week and it was referred to the Civil Service Commission to change the rules and regula- tions. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said that the Commission was to work out a setup and they oome back to us about the budget. COUNCILMAN CURRY asked if an estimate has been made as to the cost of the 40 hours a week, ADMINISTRATI7E CONSULTANT SULLIVAN said there has been considerable discussion about whether to ha7e the City Hall open five days or five and a half days a week and also about a ten percent increase in salary for the uniform departments, The Civil Service Com- mission was r.t same loss to recommend the 40 hours a week to the Counc`1. IRS, SULLIVAN said that to her knowledge the Civil Service Commission did not discuss the staggering of hours, COUNCILMAN FRITZ said that he was of the opinion that it was left up to the Department Heads to work out their prcbliz©. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said he would like to have some- thing put into law so that only residents of National City, unless there are none qualified, be given employment with 3/7 266 the City. He said the Government gives veterans preference and National City could give residents the preference; he would like to see this put Into law so that it cannot be tampered with. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked what the opinion of the Council was on the 40 hours a week, and whether there were any objections to hiring people outside of the City. COUN- CILMAN ADAMS said that we sent this back to the Civil Service Commission onee; the Council generally was in agreement there should be some policy laid down in the Rules to the effect that preference be given residents of National City. HERBERT A BARNES asked whether it is necessary to cut the hours down and to cater to the employees to that extent. MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that we have just completed the taking of the census and we have around 21,000 people in National City, we are the second largest City in the County. San Diego is on a 40 hour week. We can get help and to keep good help on the job we do the best we can and follow the example of the larger cities. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said that the logical thing to do when there is a surplus of labor is to cut the hours; When there are a lot of people unemployed it is well to spread the jobs around. The'cut in hours is in keeping with the progressive municipal* ities all over the Nation. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that we refer the report back to the Civil Service Commission pointing out to them that our recommendation was that we in- stitute the 40 hours a week; and that a policy be laid down in the Rules that the City is to hire National City residents. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE for on sale beer by Joseph M. Alotta, 419 Palm Avenue, was read. Application was 3/7 267 approved by Chief of Police Bates. Mayor Matthews ordered the application filed. REPORT FROM BOARD CF FIRE UNDERWRITERS, was presented, relative to desirable sites for the proposed new fire station. MAYOR MATTHEWS suggested that ea^h member of the Council have a copy of the report frcm the Fire Underwriters and make a study of the suggested sites. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be placed on file. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. ,,adding the Sanitation Department to the Civil Service System, was present for the final rending. Moved by Adams, seconded by Fritz, that only the heading be, read., Carried, by the, following vote to -wit: _Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 777, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 712 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, IN THE MATTER OF ADDING THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT TO THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM. Moved by Adams, seconded by Fritz, that the Ordinance be,adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO, relative to sidewalk and curbs was presented for the final reading. Moved by,Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that only the heading be read.. Carried, by the, following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. ?78, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 733 Or THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, 317 268 BY AMENDING SECTION 6 OF SAID ORDINANCE. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carries., by the following vote to -wit! Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews, Nays: Nure. ORDINANCE N0. amerfling Ordinance No, 742 regulating parking was presented for the final reading, Moved by Adams, seconded by Fritz, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Thatcher, Matthews. Nays: None. Adams, Curry, Fritz, ORDINANCE NO. 779 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 742 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, BY AMENDING SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDINANCE. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Ordinance be adopted. .Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Nays: None. NOTICE OF ELECTION, was read. The Notice stated that a regu- lar municipal election will be held in the City of National City, Cli£ornia, on Tuesday, the llth day of April, 1950, for three members of the City Council (Full Term). Also the fol- lowing measures will be submitted at the election: Shall Ordinance No. 771, "An ordinance of the City of National Ci•:y prohibiting certain games of chance and certain games com- bining chance and skill, including "Bridgo"; °Bingo"; °Skill Bali"; "Tango'; and similar games and devices, and repealing Ordinance Mc, 758 of the ordinances of the City of National City providing for the regulation and licensing of games of skill and science°, be approved? Shall each of'the members'of the City Council of the City of National City, California, receive $50.00 per month as compen- sation for their services? Shall the Library and City Hall be enlarged: Shall the Swimming Pool be enlarged? 3/7 269 Shall the City of National City develop and maintain a Muni- cipal golf course? Shall the City of National City install parking meters? Shall the City of National City construct and operate a Muni- cipal Gymnasium? There will be 31 voting precincts for the purpose of holding the election, consisting of the regular election precincts established for holding State or County elections. Moved by Fritz, seconded by,Thatcher, that the Notice of Election be approved. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5168 wan read, calling for a general municipal election to be held in the City of National City orl the llth day of April, 1950; fixing voting precincts and polling places; naming election officers; setting the salaries for the eleotion officers; and stating the time the polls are to be open, Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE,PLANNING COMMISSION on Petition No. 362 of H. P Scheuerman, requesting permit to build an exclusive shop for millinery and dressmaking purposes at 139 E. 7th Street, was resubmitted. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that the Petition be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM ENGINEER McCLURE regarding the estimate of National City's gas tax allocation for the year July 1, 1949 to June 30. 1950, was read. The allocation is estimated at $45.190.00. The City may use $18,076.00, or 40 percent for maintenance of major City Streets and secondary City Streets. If this money is to be used for maintenance it must be expended before June 30, 1950, otherwise it beoomes construction money. The sug- gested budgeting is: 3/7 270 Maintenance Resurface 15" plant mix National Avenue from North line of 8th Street to North line of let Street, Main Street from West line of National Avenue to North City Line. 8 Blocks $ 9,765.00 Other major streets and secondary streets . 8'011 00 Total Maintenance Fund $18,076.00 Construction Change grade of intersection at 16th and Roosevelt Stabilize shoulders West Avenue from South line of 16th Street to 18th and National intersection 1,000.00 2,000.00 Resurface 1 3/4" plant mix Roosevelt from south line of 8th Street to the south line of 16th Street, and West Avenue from the south line of 16th Street to 18th and National intersection. 10 blocks 12,544.00 Center Curbs on 12th Street between National Avenue and "D" Avenue 2,800.00 0pgm 16th Street from east line of "L" Avenue to the West line of Palm Avenue, and from east line of Orange Avenue to West line of Lanoitan Avenue 8.570_.00 Total Construction Fund ,27,i1 .00 Total Gas Tax Allocation $45,190.00 Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that the tentative budget be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REQUEST FROM TEE MAYTIME BAND REVIEW COMMITTEE was read. The Committee requested that permission be granted to hang a canvas banner under the present National City sign which is on National Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets. The banner will be approximately thirty-five inches in width and about thirty-five feet in length. It is to be placed in position the latter part of April and removed after the Maytime Band Review on May 6th. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that permission be granted to hang the banner, to be done under 3/7 271 the supervision of the Street Department. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5169 was read, authorizing the following in- creases in salary: Ellen Baeder, Librarian, salary $256.00 per -month; Elmo. Watson, Assistant Librarian, salary $207.00; Myrtle Wirth,,Assistant Librarian, Balmy $196.00; all effective March 1, 1950, as recommended by the Board of, Trustees of the National City Public Library. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that the resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented a request for a tax sale of Lots Block 38, City Plat, 1, 2, 21 and 22/by Henry Tikkanen. Mrs. Alston stated that she would like to have this referred to the City Engineer to check to see if the City wishes to, retain this property for drainage purposes. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that in a News Letter,from the League. of California Cities, there is a proposed Bill, The Boggs Bill, sponsored by the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers, which would take the federal tax off admissions to municipal swimming pools, bathing beaches, public parks and similar facilities. If the city officials will urge their California Congressman to support this bill, it can be passed at this session of Congress. The News Letter asks that when you write to your California Congressman, please send a copy of the letter to Representative Hale Boggs of Louisiana. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Curry, that Mayor Matthews be instructed 3/7 272 to write the letter. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION,FROM HERBERT A. BARNES regarding the Street signs, tennis courts, local law breakers, neglected park courts, proposed golf course, gymnasium and suggested residents that might be approached for Councilmen., was read, MAYOR MATTHEWS thanked Mr. Barnes for his interest in the City and ordered the communication filed. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN stated that she had been requested at the last meeting to obtain a report on the meeting held in Los Angeles on Air and Water Pullution, but she had not received the report to date. Mrs. Sullivan said she wrote to Assemblyman Dickey requesting a °Brief°. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN reported that Peck Super- intendent Gautereaux attended the meeting regarding the use of the State Armory Building, and has filed a report. The matter of the rherge for custodian services has yet to be decided. This is based on a year round schedule, two days s week, Tuesday and Friday: June, July and August, 900 A.M. to 10:00 P. M.; Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec,,, Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May,, Tuesday 3:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Seasonal activities, Basketb.:ll, Oct. let to Mar., let; non -seasonal activities, indoor tennis, volley tennis, badminton, volley ball, etc. Special programs: Children's baton drilling, adult and youth amateur nights, hobby and pet shows, amateur circus, various exhibition performances in games and athletics. Mr. Gautereaux will attempt to obtain the Armory for this type of schedule. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN stated that the Special 3/7 273 Census has been completed and has been sent to. Washington for the final count, The preliminary count was 20,846.but it is believed when it is recounted in Washington that it will run around 21,000, MRS. SL LITAN said she would like to ask the Council's permission to accent a refund of $308.37, which is . the balance from the 3950.00 credited to the account of the supervis?r, expenses amounting to only $641.63. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the City accept the refund of $398.37, ,Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews, Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN stated that in regard to the Trailer Parks which was referred to the Administrative Officer, Planning Commission and Building Department, they have started on a survey of the Trailer Parks, and that any change in the ordinance can be delayed until the study is completed. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN stated that regarding the communication addressed to Mr. P.ulter of the California Water and Telephone Company, regarding an amendment to the water agreement proposed by Chula Vista, this should await Mr. Poulter's return to town after a conference with his company's counsel, ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN stated that the'City's Fire Insurance expires March 30th. Mrs. Sullivan reported that we hold fourteen policies, and that we may be able to renew them on a five year annual payment plan. Mrs. Sullivan stated that she will have a report on this at the next meeting. ADIC NISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SULLIVAN said that she wished to 3/7 274 know 1f the Council wuuld like to have her make an estimate of the amount, of mnre:i tl •c uid cost for the various issues on the ballot, 1:131od ing rn explanation of the measures to be placed in the er.n1i12 ballots, It might be well to inform the voters just wisest w know about them; explain both sides if -there are two, &ioh would give the voters an opportunity to know how mucn money would be involved, This would be sent out in the tom a nets letter, and Mes. Sullivan said if it 1e the wish of the Caurcil she would like authorization to proceed, ATTORNEY WARNER stated that the election code required that the City Clerk shall publiak a synopsis of the measures at least twice before the election in the local news- paper; and the material should go to the press this week. The heading of the measures would be sufficient, The election code also requires a list of the nominees be published, CCUN- CILMAN ADAMS said that he thought the heading of each measure was self explanatory, COUNCILMAN FRITZ stated that it is a straw vote and if the measures do carry it would be impossible to go ahead with all of them, but it will be some guide to the future Council as to what the people want, E. H. ALSDORF asked if it would be possible to word the "Bridge" measure a little different so that there would be no question how to vote, ATTORNEY WARNER said that the election code sets certain requirements that onnnot be changed. It was generally agreed that M+RS. SULLIVAN make an estimate of the cost involved of the issues on the ballot, ENGINEER McCL'JRE stated that there is a matter of a request for a street light at let Street and "L" Avenue,, Mr, McClure said that he went out there this evening and that it is a 3/7 275 particulnrly a--k nni.3a.ngerous corner, and it is his recom- mendation that a light be installed, This was included in the master plan. Moved :,y Thatcher, seconded,by Adams, that the light be installed as requested. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ENGINEER MCCLURE stated that there has been a request for a street light at 20th Street and "E" Avenue; this does not appear on the master street plan. Mr. McClure said if there were no objections he would like more time to check into this. ENGINEER McCLURE said that in regard to the matter of the Dog Pound referred to Chief of Police Bates and himself, for the location and probable cost of a Pound, they had located a site next to the Navy fence and there is no sewer and no utilities available there. Mr. McClure said they would like to give this some more study before any recommendation is made. ENGINEER McCLURE said he would like the Councils permission to attend the City Engineers' Conference in Los Angeles, March 9,,1950; topic is "Public Works Administration". Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that Mr. McClure's request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. • RESOLUTION NO, 5170 was read, creating the position of Fire Marshal and Building Inspector, the hours of the position shall be 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon on Saturdays; transferring and appoint- ing Janes A, Bird to this position at a sa$ry of $362.00 per month, plus $50.00 per month automobile allowance for the use of his personal car. Also authorizing the appointment of Assistant Fire Chief Clifford C. Bailey as Acting Fire Chief 1/7 276 pending promotional examination for Fire Chief, at no increase in salary. This Resolution,to take effeot immediately. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, MR. I. EVERETT, 2035 E. llth Street was present and asked if there is any possibility if extending the sever on filth Street. He stated that he will have to install a cess pool. MAYOR MATTHEWS instructed Mr. Everett to contact Engineer 1'..cClure in regard to the matter. Moved by Adams, seconded by Fritz, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: 3/7