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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-09-16; City Council; Minutes31% MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL September 16, 1958 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:OO P.M. by Mayor Lough, Present besides the Mayor were Councilmen Ledgerwood, Helton, Grober and Council- woman Sonneman; City Clerk Price, City Manager Nelson and City Attorney Smith. !. Invocation was offered by Councilman Ledgerwood. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of regular meeting of September 2, 1958. Mayor Lough requested that the statement by him on Page 3, paragraph 5, line- 7 be corrected to read as follows: "Mayor Lough stated that according to the appraisal the land itself would be approximately $12,000 per acre of land." At the request of Cwn. Sonneman, and by wmmon consent of the Council, Paragraph 5, on page 6, was deleted. It was moved by Cmn. Ledgerwood and seconded - by Cwn. Sonneman that the minutes of September 2, 1958, -be approved as corrected. Five ayes, motion carried, Minutes of Special Meet.ing of- September 5, 1958. The Council requested the typographical error be corrected on line 1, page I, showing the meeting having been called to order at 4:05 P.M. instead of 5:05 P.M. It was moved by Crnn. Grober and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that the minutes of September 5, 1958 be approved as corrected. Five ayes, motion carried. . CORRESPONDENCE: a. Oceanside-Carlsbad High School & College - appreciation for- drainage - work. Letter dated August 27, 1958 from the Oceanside-Carlsbad High School and College District addressed to the Council expressing the appreciation of the District on the prompt attention given to their . request that the street drainage situation on Chestnut at the south- east corner of the C-arlsbad High School campus be corrected. By common consent of. the Council the letter was ordered filed. b. California Roadside Council - Billboard Control. Letter dated August 23, 1958 from the California Roadside Council stating that Senator John F. McCarthy has announced his intention to schedule Senate sub- committee hearings this fall on the total problem of b'illboard control. - The study will be d-irected to the provision in the 1-958 Federal Highway Act which offers a bonus of an additional 1/2% of federal funds to any state which controls outdoor advertising along new Interstate Highways. California's bonus would be at least $15 million. They urged that the Cities participate in the local hearing before the subcommittee with constructi-ve suggestions as to how California can best bring its highway system up to high national standards in a way that will be of general benefit to the State. The City Attorney suggested the matter be referred to the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission, and at such time as the Public Works Commission is set up that it be referred to them. By common consent of the Council,, it was agreed that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission, and at such time as the Public Works Commission is set up that it be referred to them, C. Mrs. G. Fritschel, 122 Acacia Ave. - Billboard at Acacia and Carlsbad from Mrs. Geneva Fritschel, regarding the billboard- between Cherry - and Acacia Streets on Carlsbad Blvd. was read. Mrs. Fritschel asked why this sign had not been removed when it is unsightly, a traffic hazard and out of ordinance? She asked that the Council take some - action regarding the removal of this sign at their meeting of Sept- ember 16, 1958. The City Attorney info.med the Council he and the. City Manager had discussed this matter today; he felt it could best - Blvd. Letter dated September 8, 1958 addressed to the City Council t t I be controlled by the sign ordinance; the sign was there before the zonin ordinance was effective, but in his opinion it could be abated, however, he would like to have more time to check into the matter more thoroughly It was pointed out to the Council there were other signs within the CLty Limits, Mayor Lough suggested that some member of the Public Works Depa ment make an examination of all the signs and report back to the Council By common consent of the Council it was agreed that a letter of acknowle ment be sent. to Mrs. Fritschel, informing her that upon legal advise of City Attorney the Council is endeavoring to take care of these signs, d. State Controller - Trailer Coach fees. Letter dated September 3, 1958 ad ed to the County Auditor's regarding apportionment of Trailer Coach fees was read. Enclosed was a report showing the apporti.onment of Trailer Co fees that were apportioned to eadh of the counties in the state. By corn consent of the Council the report was ordered filed. e, Frank E. Smith, 1042 Chestnut Street - Improvement of Chestnut St, Pi0 Pic0 to El Camino Real. Letter from Frank B. Smith addressed to the Cit: Manager and the City Council regarding the improvement of Chestnut Avenul in which he stated he heartily agreed that Chestnut should be improved, not so much for the benefit of the property owners living on Chestnut bu for the benefit of those people who use Chestnut as a means of access to property east of the freeway. Mr. Smith suggested that the City do the best they can with what gas tax money they now have to-make the street safe for the school children, as he felt the City should pay for the imp ment of Chestnut just as they did for Elm Avenue. The Mayor asked Cmn. Ledgerwood what progress had been made by the Committee regarding the improvement of Chestnut Street. Cmn. Ledgerwood stated it was their intention to improve the area around the high school, but if they could the property owners on Chestnut to join with the City in this improvemen that a larger area could be.improved. The City Manager informed the Council a letter had been sent to all the property owners on Chestnut fol the purpose of getting the sentiment of the property owners in order to inform the Council of the estent of the interest among the property owne! living along Chestnut for permanent improvements. I f. Miss Adelaide M. Lauer, 1170.Chestnut - Improvement of Chestnut Street. Letter dated September 5, 1958 addressed to the Mayor from Adelaide M. Lauer regarding a letter sent to the property owners on Chestnut Avenue entitled ?Street Improvement for Chestnut Ave. - Pi0 Pic0 Drive to El Cat- Real". She stated she would like a hearing before the members of the Cot in order to determine both the responsibility for the letter and the intt behind it. A copy of the letter sent to the property owners was attache( .By cormnon consent of the Council the City Manager was instructed to acknc ledge Mr. Smith's and Miss Lauer's letter and inform them that the plans for improvement are not completed and the purpose of the letter that was to the property owners on Chestnut Avenue. . g. Allan 0. Kelly - Request for water service - outside City Limits, A form2 request was made by Allan 0. Kelly for permission to connect to the City Water System recently purchased by the City from Mr. Ecke and Mr. Canon. - With permission of the Council, the Mayor requested that Cmn. Ledgerwood and Cmn. Grober be appointed as a committee to study this matter and repc back to the Council at the next meeting, Later in the meeting, the committee made its recommendation that Mr. Kell be allowed to connect to the City Water System. Mayor Lough and Cwn. Sonneman-pointed out that property owners outside the City limits should annex to the City before asking for City services. By common consent, the matter was again referred to the committee for further study and rep( back to the Council at the next meeting, I h, Robert D, Garland, Publisher, C.arlsbad Journal - Request for notificatior of special meetings. Letter dated September 9, 1958, addressed to the C; of Carlsbad from Robert D. Garland, Publisher of the Carlsbad Journal, requesting notification of all special meetings .in accordance with Sectic No. 954956 of the Government Code of the State of California, By common consent the Council ordered the letterfiled. ;)ID i. Joseph and Nellie Bertino-3655 Adams St. - Hazardous street trees. Letter dated September 10, 1958 from Joseph and Nellie Bertino. was . read, requesting their letter of July 14, 1958 be given consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council The City Manager informed the Council the letter had been addressed to Mr. Westree. Letter dated July 14, 1958 addressed to Mr. Westree was read, regarding 35 large eucalyptus trees on the east side of Adams Street between Palm and Magno.lia Avenue, which are causing a hazardous condition, and requested the matter be investigated and the dangerous condition eliminated as soon as possible. Mr. Westree was present and informed the Council he and Mx. Lange, treeman in this area, had investigated these trees, and it was the opinian of Mr. Lange these trees were not hazardous. It would cost approximately $1,500 to have these trees removed, however, there were alternative methods that could be used. By common. consent of the Council it was ag-reed that this matter be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their study and recommendation. j. K. B. Jones - Drainage problem - Park Drive and Monroe Street. Letter dated September 10, 1958 from Kenneth Bruce Jones and Dorcas A Jones regarding the drainage problem at the intersection of Monroe Street and Park Drive. They requested the chlvert under Park Drive tempor- arily closed until permanent action can be taken on storm drains for the City, as this would prevent further damageto their property and avert possible litigation, The City Attorney informed the Council it has been his contention that if these waters are kept in the natural drainage channels we are not responsible. After discussion it was agreed by the Council that the City Manager be instructed to contact Mr. Jones to see what could be worked out. 1. PLANNING : a. Review of activities of Industrial Coordinating Council. Memorandum from the City Clerk was read giving a report on the activities of the County Industrial Coordinating Council. By comon consent of the - Council, the report was ordered filed. b. Memorandum from Planning Commission - Exclusion of Lampton Property stating it was the feeling of the Commission the Lampton property should not be excluded from the Master Civic Center Plan,-however, if it is the desire of the City Council to exclude the Lampton prop- erty, they suggested that the Lampton Property be included in the Resolution of Intention with the Zahler property in order to avoid duplication of hearings. -By common consent of the Council, it was agreed that the Lampton Property be included in the Resolution of Intention excluding the Zahler property from the Master Civic Center- Plan, from Master Plan. Memorandum from the Planning Commission was read C. Resolution of Intention No. 440 - Deletion of Zahler and Lampton prop- erty trom Master Plan tor Civic Center. Resolution N~- LLT).~~~ Dre- sented to the Council, dyl r;pg the intention of the City Council to modify the Master Civicdh an of the City of Carlsbad, by exclud- ing certain areas therefrom. It was moved by Cwn. Sonneman and - seconded by Cmn. Grober that Resolution No. 440 be adopted. Four ayes, Cmn. Helton voting *bo1*, Resolution No. 440 adopted. ~- ~~~-~.. ." . ._ ._" r- - d. Census tracting. Memorandum from the Secretary of the Planning Commission was read, enclosing a proposed census tracting map for use by the Bureau of Census in the 1960 Census, said map having been approved by the Planning Commission. The map showed three tracts. . The memorandum pointed out the purpose of census tracting is to show population growth and trends in small areas and will be used in the 1960 census. The Bureau of Census does not limit census tracts to corporate limits, but extends them into areas that might be subsequently annexed, and bounded by well defined terrain fea- tures. After discussion by the Council it was moved by Cwn. Sonneman and seconded by Cmn. Helton that the census tracting map be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission, Five ayes, motion carried. 1 4 e. Roosevelt Street rezoning - Resolution of the Planning Commission recom- mending denial of rezoning. Resolution No. 83 of the Planning Comissior read, recommending that the change of zone on Roosevelt Street between GI Avenue and Laguna Drive be denied. A statement in the form of a petitio1 presented to the Council, signed by 10 property owners, stating they werc favor of a zone change from R-P to C-2 on Roosevelt Street from Grand Avc north. I JOHN R. KEENAN, owner of property on Roosevelt Street, stated that a pet was presented in 1954 which included the majority of the Property owners Roosevelt Street. He felt some of the people on Roosevelt Street had pel reconsidered this zone change due to the fact he was changing the locatic of h-is used car lot. He felt that something should be done about this ax as this area is certain to develop commercially. ERNEST NICHOLS, 1255 Roosevelt Street, stated he has an opportunity to SE his property if it were rezoned C-2. The Mayor stated he felt considerable investigation should be made in thj matter as the Planning Commission has been spot zoning resulting in a det ment to those being spot zoned, and that the hearing be set for the secor meeting in October, as he did not want to be disrespectful.. to the Planni Commission. < It was moved by Cwn. Sonneman and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that a hear be set to consider the reclassification of Roosevelt Street between Grand Avenue and Laguna Drive on October 21, 1958. Five ayes, motion carried. 6. PUBLIC SERVICE: I a. CONTINUED HEARING - Resolution of Intention No. 422 - Adams, Magnolia 2nd Grand Avenue Sewers, 1911 Act. The Mayor announced this hearing had continued from September 2,-. 1958, in- order- forthe Engineering Department to review and modify the assessment in accordance with the protests that been registered, The City Engineer presented a modi.fied assessment map f the Council's review. He pointed out this would increase the cost appror mately $1.00 per front foot. The City Attorney informed the Council the petition for this proposed ass ment district was initiated by a letter-from the Health Department regard certain properties in the neighborhood of Magnolia Avenue and Adams Stree as a health measure. If this is a health measure the.Counci1 can proceed this project even though 100% of the property owners protest. The City Manager informed the Council a letter had been received from Mr. Mrs. Bertino regarding this project. The Mayor stated he did not feel it necessary to read the letter as Mr. & Mrs. Bertino were present and would perhaps, like to speak. I MRS. BERTINO requested that her letter be read first. Mr. & Mrs. Bertino letter dated September 11, 1958, was read, wherein they requested that thl 240 feet on Adams Street-be excluded from this assessment district, howevl they did not wish the 200 feet on Magnolia Avenue excluded. MRS. BERTINO informed the Council they were willing to go along with sewe on Magnolia, but felt they should be excluded from Adams Street. Their g is a-productive grove and she does not foresee dividing their land. If ti property were developed later on the possibility of connecting to a sewer .west of Adams could be considered. Discussion was given to cutting the district down to just those who were .need of sewers and those who had signed the petition. It was also sugges that perhaps this project could be served by a sewer extension agreement, however, this would have to be done on a cash basis. It was finally suggt that the area north of Nagnolia on Adams be eliminated from the proposed district . A short recess was declared by the Mayor at 8:45 P.M. The meeting reconvf at 9:15 P.M. ?-! .I CJ The Mayor asked the City Attorney the proper procedure for the modifi- cation of this assessment district. The City Attorney suggested the hearing be closed on this assessment district, and the City Engineer and City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proceedings for the modification of the boundaries of the assessment district for Adams and Magnolia. - It was moved by Cwn. Sonneman and seconded by Cmn. Grober that the hearing on the assessment district for Adams and Magnolia be closed. All ayes, motion carried. It was moved by Cwn. Sonneman and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that the City Attorney and the City Engineer be instructed to prepare the pro- ceedings for the modification of the boundaries of the assessment dis- trict for Adams and Magnolia Avenue. All ayes, motion carried. b. BID OPENING - Juniper Avenue Sewers,-1911 Act. The Mayor announced this was the time and place fixed for the opening of sealed bids ot proposals for certain sanitary sewer work on Juniper Avenue from the westerly right-of-way of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway to 612 feet west on Juniper Avenue, described in Resolution No. 417 and ordered by Resolution No. 434. The Clerk presented affidavits of post- ing and publication of notice inviting bids. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cmn. Grober that the affidavits be approved and ordered filed. All ayes, motion carried. The Clerk advised the Council that up to date the hour of 7:30 P.M. three sealed bids or proposals had been delivered to him ahd filed in-his office. The Clerk presented the bids or proposals to the Council and the Council in open session publicly opened, examined and declared the bids or proposals as bollows: LEO WILLIAMS CO., Carlsbad - - - - - - - - - - $ 3,955.75 L. CASTILLO, Vista - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - 5,991.60 THIBADO, Vista - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,495-20 The City Attorney was instructed to examine the bid security on>the three bids for amount, sufficiency and execution. After examination the City Attorney informed the Council all three bids were satisfactory as to amount, sufficiency and execution. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that the bids be referred to the Engineer of Work for examination and report to the City Council at 7:30 P.M. on October 7, 1958, on the bidding and the lowest responsible bidder. Five ayes, motion carried. C. Proposed ordinance establishing Public Works Commission. A proposed ordinance for the establishment of a Public Works Commission was presented to the Council. The Mayor requested this matter deferred until the next regular meeting. d. Discussion of garbage and rubbish collection - rates for multiple resi- dential and commercial accounts. Letter addressed to the Council from 0. P. McDougal, who was previously awarded the bid for the trash and garbage collection in the City of Carlsbad, requesting the Council to authorize an increase in the commercial rates for garbage and trash collections with- in the,City in accordance with the time required for the collections. The Mayor pointed'out commercial rates were not included in the awarding of the bid - this was between the collector and the party requesting service. The City Attorney suggested Mr. McDougal file his rates for commercial accounts with the City Clerk in order for the rates to be of record. Mr. McDougal stated he would be happy to file these rates with the City Clerk, As to the multiple residential rates, it was opinion of the Council the rates previously submitted were fair. e. Discussion of arranging service agreement between the City and Carlsbad Municipal Water District. The Mayor requested this matter deferred until the next meeting. .. f. Report on alleged health hazard - Terramar Beach - Mr. Banta. Mr. Banta, of the Health Department, appeared before the Council and stated that the Mayor had requested him to conduct an investigation of the sewer seepage in the Terramar area. Mr. Banta reported that they had made tests of 1 1 I~ I several residences in the Terramar area and that their tests showed that thc Palisades in front of the Haines and Scritsmeir residences were discharging seepage that contained 70 parts of foreign matter that could be sewage for-6 100 cc of liquid; and that a test of.the Lamb property showed 7000 units for each 100 cc which is the approximate same concentration as that of the Ocear side oxidation pofid. Mr. Banta explained that the concentration of the Lam1 property was probably due to the fact that Mr. Lamb's property was at the 1c part of the Palisades. Nr. Banta added that the tests that had been perforr were not conclusive proof that the foreign matter was sewage effluent, and t he would be reluctant to so certify. Mr. Banta sgated Chat for the purpose verifying the nature of the foreign matter in the Palisades seepage, they ha contacted experts from the Industrial Hygiene, who suggested that they add c sulphate to a number of residences in the Terramar area, approximately 8 to pounds each, and that a radiologist, using a process of photometric analysis measure the copper content of the seepage discharge, both before and after r: copper sulphate has been added to the cesspools, and this test should result in a reasonably conclusive proof of the source of seepage. Mr. Banta.?also explained that the U. S. Public Health Department was extremely interested i the results of such tests as these tests are comparatively new. The Mayor asked Mr. Banka if he felt the construction of Terramar Unit #6 should be held up. Mr. Banta stated it would compound the situation. The Mayor asked how long did he feel that it would take their department to determine whether or not they have any definite proof. Mr. Banta informed the Mayor the man who makes these tests is back f.rom vacation and it would probably take another week and a half, however, someone is going to have to pay for this material 'to conduct these tests; copper sulphate runs approxi- mately $7.00 to $8.00 per pound, and it takes from 8 to 10 pounds per house. The Mayor further asked Mr. Banta if he felt that Terramar Unit #6 would definitely contribute to this problem. Mr. Banta stated he did not see how it could help but contribute to the situation. MR. PERRY LAMB asked Mr. Banta how close this is to condemning the beach. P Banta informed Mr. Lamb it has not come up to that point as yet, but it is contributing to the situation. The Mayor asked the Council if Mr. Banta had presented enough evidence on th gerramar situation for the Council to stop the construction of Terramar Unit He further stated he has a definite-interest in this matter and asked Cmn. Ledgerwood to take over as Vice-Mayor. Cmn. Ledgerwood stated he did not feel that the Council should hold up Terra Unit 116, and the Council may be leaving themselves open for a suit. Cmn. Helton stated the Council may have to prove their position if they do not 1 the subdivider proceed. Cmn. Grober stated he felt the Council should wait the Health Department makes their final report. Mayor Lough informed the Council there are about 10 property owners in this who feel this addition of Terramar Unit #6 would be detrimental; the cost of construction of these 8 or 10 homes averages $20,000, which represents a qua of a million dollars. After considerable discussion, the City Manager was strueted to communicate with Dr. Askew, requesting him to refer to previous letters and the oral report, and make a recommendation to the Council for th meeting of October 7, 1958. - 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. White Cane Days. Mayor Lough proclaimed September 26th and 27th, 1958 as "White Cane Days**, and urged all citizens to lend their support to this worth endeavor. b. National Business Women's Week. Mayor Lough proclaimed October 5, 1958 ~ through October 11, 1958 as "National Business Women's Week", in order to pa tribute to women in business and professions, and the contribution they make the nation. I , " C. California Sunday School Fair. Mayor Lough proclaimed the week of Septemb 24 through 27, 1958 as Sunday School Fair Week, to be held at.the Stanislaus County 38th District Fair Grounds in the City of Turlock, California, and ur the attendance of all members of each family at said Fair. 3 .L u OLD BUSINESS : a. San Luis Rey Water Suit: The City Attorney informed the Council a meet- ing was held in his office with Cmn. Grober, and the Mayor was present for a portion of the meeting. In accordance with the discussion and decisions made at this meeting, he was submitting the following report, which set forth a proposal-for settlement. The City Attorney read the proposed settlement to the Council. The Mayor informed the Council if the City chose to fight this suit, it would cost approximately $30,000; Mr. Grober is recognized as a geologist, and he is of the opinion that this water comes from a separate source due to the fact that one well has only 80 parts as compared to 425 parts of an upper well. Mr. Grober stated if we could settle this matter out of court and get what we think we could get by with he felt this would be the best course to take, however, he did not feel that we should-back up on the amount needed. Mayor Lough stated he felt the offer should be submitted at the highest figure; one of the leading plaintiffs is the San Luis Rey Conservation District; who represent all the people in the valley, but, admittedly by their attorneys,; those individuals who have not joined in this suit could come back on the City of Carlsbad at a later date; this is why we should not compromise for anything less than 2,436 acrefeet, and, at such time as we use up to 1,200 acre feet, that the City pay a surcharge. . The Mayor asked the City Attorney if this matter could be set over, and the City Attorney stated the Court could not grant any additional time due to the fact that this suit was.filed in November of 1953. The City Attorney informed the Council the plaintiffs want to settle according to water levels and not per acre feet,.and he did not feel we could settle on the basis of water levels. He further stated he felt he could not recommend this proposal, but it was a reasonable offer. Discussion was had in regard to the employment of a qualified law firm to handle this lawsuit in case this proposal for settlement was not accepted by the plaintiffs. The Mayor informed the Council he had talked with Mrs. Barbara Hayes, attorney for the Fallbrook water suit, and she informed him she would be out of-court next week; he suggested that perhaps she could be called upon as co-attorney in the event this matter went to trial. Mr.. Smith informed the Council he would like to .turn the entire matter over to qualified attorneys who specialize in this type of work. It was moved by Cmn. Heltpn that the approval of the Water Committee's report be authorized; that the City Attorney be instructed to modify the report to show 2,436 acre feet; and that the City Attorney be instructed to submit the proposal as modified to the San Luis Rey Conservation District. Seconded by Cmn. Grober. All ayes, motion carried. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that the City Attorney be authorized to employ counsel-and a consulting engineer, with the approval of the Mayor. All ayes, motion carried. FAYMENT OF BILLS - RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL: Cwn. Sonneman requested the Water CompanyQs payroll and bills be listed separately hereafter. Cmn. Ledgerwood moved authorization of payment of bills from September 2, 1958 thru September 15, 1958 in the zmount of $20,853.95, as certified by the Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee. Seconded by Cwn. Sonneman. All ayes, mot'ion carried. Cwn Sonneman moved ratification of the payroll for the first half of September, 1958 in the amount of $11, 828.74, as certified by the Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing.Committee. Seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood. All ayes, motion carried. 10. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Cmn. Ledgerwood and seconded by Cmn. Helton that the meel be adjourned to September 24, 1958 at 7:OO O'clock P.M. All ayes, motior carried. The meeting was declared adjourned at 10:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, . &A& E. ADME 9*&Ag@& Deputy City Clerk """"""""""L__________________ MINUTES OF ADJOURNEE MEETING OF CARLSBAD CITY COUWCIL September 24, 1958 1. -The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.N. by Nayor Lough. Present bes the Mayor were Councilmen Ledgerwood, Helton, Grober and Councilwoman Sonneman; City Manager Nelson and City Attorney Smith. 2. Invocation was .offered by Councilman Ledgerwood. 3. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Ted Russell - re Fence damage Pi0 Pic0 & Los Flores. Letter dated September 18, 1958 addressed to the City Council from Ted Russell, stating that damage had been caused to his fence last July wh the contractor was clearing the weeds on the lot located at the southe corner of Las Flores and Pi0 Pic0 Drive; he further stated he had cont the City offices and was assured the contractor was covered by insuran but was unable to obtain from the City offices and the contractor, the name of the company that insured the contractor. Mr. Kussell requeste that an early positive action be taken on this matter. The City Manage informed the Council Mr. Chase had been contacted regarding this matte and has agreed to have repairs made; McClellan insurance has been con -. and he had contacted Mr. Russell and informed him che insurance Carrie would handle the claim. b. Offer of Book on Karlsbad Czechosgflovakia. The Council was informed t an offer had been received to purchase a book on the history of Karlsb, Czechosdlovakia. It was moved by Cwn. Sonneman and seconded by Crnn. G. that the book not be purchased. Five ayes, motion carried. Crnn. Heltc stated he would like to see the offer referred to someone who might be interested in purchasing this book. . 4, ORAL COMMUN KAT IONS : a. Capt. Betzmer, chairman of the Harbor commission, stated he had been directed by the .Harbor Commission to request the following: 1. That a representative of the City, preferably from the Harbor Commiz be sent to the meeting in Fresno of the State Interim Committee to be t on September 26, 1958. The Mayor informed Mr. Betzmer that normally it would be for the Commission to appoint a delegate, however, if we are unable to send someone that he would send a wire to them informing then the City has a Harbor Commission and would like to be notified of such meetings. The Mayor further stated that with the permission of the Cot he would try and find someone to attend this meeting and see that the I were provided. 2. That all mail pertaining to the Harbor Commission be sent directly t the Harbor Commission. The Mayor stated this situation had been expla: to him by the City Manager and it has been the past policy to send the mail to the party it is addressed to, but hereafter all persons who hav been dealing with the Harbor Commission should be advised to address th - mail to the City Manager, who ih turn will disburse it to the appropria parties .