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10. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Cmn. Ledgerwood and seconded by Cmn. Helton that the meet
be adjourned to September 24, 1958 at 7:OO O'clock P.M. All ayes, motion
carried. The meeting was declared adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
&/g?cgdF@& A GA T E. ADAMS
Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
September 24, 1958
1. .The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Mayor 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 whe
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 insuranc
but was unable to obtain from the City offices and the contractor, the
name of the company that insured the contractor. Mr. Russell requestec
that an early positive action be taken on this matter. The City Manage]
informed trhe Council Mr. Chase had been contacted regarding this matter
and has agreed to have repairs made; McClellan insurance has been cont
-. and he had contacted Mr. liussell and informed him the insurance carrier
would handle the claim.
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b. Offer of Book on Karlsbad Czechos$lovakia, The Council was informed th
an offer had been received to purchase a book on the history of Karlsba
Czechosdlovakia. It was moved by Cwn. Sonneman and seconded by Cmn. Gr
that the book not be purchased, Five ayes, morion carried. Cmn, Helto
stated he would like to see the offer referred to someone who might be
interested in purchasing this book.
4. ORAL COMMUN ICkT IONS :
a. Capt. Betzmer, chairman of the Harbor Commission, stated he had been
directed by the .Harbor Comnission to request the following:
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1. That a representative of the City, preferably from the Harbor Commis
be sent to the meeting in Fresno of the State Interim Committee to be h
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 them
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 Cou
he would try and find someone to attend this meeting and see that the f
were provided.
2. That all mail pertaining to the Harbor Commission be sent directly tc
the Harbor Commission. The Mayor stated this situation had been explail
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 haw
been dealing with the Harbor Commission should be advised to address thc
- mail to the City Manager, who ih turn will disburse it to the appropriai
parties.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: (continued)
, 3. T.hat a delegate b.e appointed to attend all California Parks and Harbor Commission
meetings and all meetings pertaining, to the Carlsbad Harbor Comission, in order
that a report can be made back to the Harbor commission on these meetings.
4. A committee has been appointed consisting of Commissioners Jeffers, Allen
and himself to investigate all avenues of information to determine the legal
and specific status of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon relative to the tidal
and navigable aspects, and they need legal guidance and would like to
request the assistance of the City Attorney. Mayor Lough informed Mr.
Betzmer if the committee would direct their questions to the Council they
in turn would obtain advise from the City Attorney, The City Attorney
informed the Council and Mr. Betzmer he would be happy to meet with any
of the Committees if time permitted, to give them legal advise.
b. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Removal of City Manager.
It was moved by Can, Grober and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that an exe-
cutive session be called for the purpose of hiring and firing employees. "
Four ayes, Cmn. Helton voting "no". The Council adjourned to the Chief
of Police's office at 7:15 P.M.
The Council reconvened in the Council Chambers at 8:35 P.M.
'I'he Mayor announced that for the benefit of the Press and members of the .
audience the City Council, by an informal majority vote, have elected to
notify the City Manager of his removal from office for any one or all
of the reasons listed in the notice, effective November 1, 1958. A copy
of the notice will be on file in the office of the City Clerk in the
morning. It is the feeling of the Council that the action of the Council
in serving this notice does not condemn or attempt to condemn the City
Manager in his overall ability; there may have been some elements of
personalities to work with some members of the Council as closely as
possible; they want to impress on the people that they are not acting
in any way vindictively and wish Mr. Nelson every success; he had briefly
informed Mr. Nelson prior to this meeting that he had been requested to
hold an executive session tonight to consider his removal; in fairness
to Mr. Nelson, Mr. Nelson stated he did not prefer to resign, but pre-
ferred the Council to take the course provided by ordinance as he would
regard his removal as a badge of honor to be fired by this Council, So
far as the Council is concerned they are desperately striving for a
closer harmony of thought and effort; they have been criticized by a
few who opposed them at the last election; however, he felt criticism
is good so long as it does not bec.me.persona1 as it represents the
democratic way of living. The Council feels that it might be more
fair to Mr. Nelson to suspend Mr..Nelson from his duties imrnediately
so he can go on with his personal affairs.
Mr. Nelson asked for a copy of the reasons for his dismissal.
The City Attorney reviewed a portion of Ordinance No. 1040 regarding
suspension of duties with the Council and in his opinion the Council can
by motion relieve the City Manager from his duties immediately. It was
pointed out that the City Manager's salary would continue until November 1,
1958. The question of ,whether a City Manager Rro tem should be appointed
during this interim was discussed. The City Attorney asked for leave from
the Council Chambers to review the Government Code on this matter.
, CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
The City Manager informed the Council he had been requested to put this
item on the Agenda each time, but had only been called upon once to give
his report. He wished to report on the following items:
a. At the meeting of September 2, 1958 he wanted to report as follows:
Four members of the Public Works Department and the Engineering
Department have decided to take a course in Public Works; the course
is starting tomorrow night and they are taking this on their own time.
b. The League of California Cities will be holding their conference in
Los Angeles this year at the Biltmore Hotel from October 27 - 29, 1958,
and he would be happy to make reservations for any of the members who
wished to attend.
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C. The Carlsbad-By-The-Sea is now exempt from tax, due to the fact they ar
eleemosynary organization, and the City would lose a proportionate part
the taxes because of this,
d. At the meeting of September 16, 1958 he wanted to report to the Council
about the Woman's-Club matter, as they had asked to have the contract
returned. After Mrs. Dunne had sent a letter to the Mayor he had call€
Mrs. Dunne to arrange a meeting, but Mrs. Dunne wanted to wait until MI
Vance returned before having any meeting. Cwn. Sonneman asked Mr. Ne15
Sonneman that Mrs. Sutton had requested the return of the contract, the
fore he returned the contract to the President of the Woman's Club, Mrs
Dunne ,
. who asked for the return of the contract. Mr. Nelson informed Cwn.
2. Mr. Nelson advised the Council that he has been a director of the Fiest
del Pacific0 to represent Carlsbad, and would like to know if they wish
this to be continued,
f. A letter had been received from Brown and Caldwell that the report on t
storm drainage system for the City of Carlsbad would be ready for the
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g. Action would have to be taken to exempt the properties recently acquire
by the City from the Mutual from taxation.
h. The City Manager's Conference would be held in Dallas, Texas this year
October 13th to 16th. There were funds appropriated in the budget for
i. For this meeting he wished to inquire of the Council if they would be
agreeable to a joint meeting with Oceanside to discuss the proposed sew
plant and the annexation. Mr. Nelson stated he felt that a very profit
meeting could be held. Several meetings have been held between Hayes a
Cornell. It was his understanding that such a request was being made o
the Oceanside Council this evening. Cmn. Helton szzted he had talked w
a member of the Oceanside Council and they are very anxious to have suc
meeting. Mayor Lough stated he would appoint himself and Cmn. Helton t
attend this meeting, Cmn, Helton informed the Mayor he would be unable
attend due to business reasons,- The Mayor then suggested that Mr. Ledgl
wood attend this meeting with him,and Cmn. Ledgerwood stated he was in
same position as Mr. Helton, It wasslggested that the City Engineer an1
City Attorney should also attend this meeting.
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j. A meeting of the California Freeways Committee was held today in San Dit
and he and Mr. Price attended this meeting. These meetings were being
held throughout the State. Mr. Nelson presented a report for-the Counc
to review.
li. A meeting of the League of California Cities was held last Friday at
Imperial Beach, which he attended. Discussion was given as to a locati
in the San Diego area for salt water conversion, and all cities were url
to adopt a resolution urging the Department of Interior to locate such ;
plant in this area. If the Council were interested a form of the reso-
lution could be obtained by contacting Mayor Dail of San Diego,
Removal of City Manager Continued:.
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The City Attorney returned to the Chambers and informed the Council it I
his opinion that a suspension is a temporary disability and that a City
Manager pro tern could be appointed, and according to Ordinance No. 1040
it was the duty of the City Manager to make this appointment; he pointec
out that in accordance with the Government Code it provides that the te:
of office of all department heads or subordinates appointed by the City
Manager during his term of office cease at the time the City Manager's
term ceases. At the time a new City Manager is appointed he shall. appoj
new department heads.
It was moved by. Cwn. Sonneman that the Council serve wfitten notice on F
Nelson informing him of the Council's intention to remove him from offic
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as of November 1, 1958, and that the City Clerk be instructed to serve
written notice on the City Manager. Seconded by Cmn. Grober. Three
ayes, Cmn, Ledgerwood and Cmn. Helton voting %-toi',
Cmn. Helton stated he felt the Council was making a great mistake, and
this was not in the best interest of the community. Cmn. Grober stated
the City has to cut corners somewhere - the streets should be taken care
of first,
Discussion was given as to the appointment of a manager pro tem. Cwn.
Sonneman asked if the Mayor could make a motion. The City Attorney
.. informed Mrs. Sonneman the Council had previously adopted Roberts Rules
of Order, and pointed out it was the Manager's place to appoint a
manager pro tem.
Mr. Nelson informed the Council his personal affairs were not the con-
: "cern of the Council in deciding to suspend him and felt he should only
serve with the consent of the majority, and since he does not have this
majority he would like to appoint the City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota, .
as City Manager pro tem. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by
Cmn. Ledgerwood that Jack Y, Kubota be appointed City Manager pro tem.
Three lkoes" Councilmen Ledgerwood and Helton voting nlyesla. The motion
was lost for lack of a majority.
Mr. Nelson stated he felt the City Attorney, T. Bruce Smith, was quali-
fied to act as City Manager pro tem, but he did not feel that Mr. Smith
would have the time to devote, however,. he did not wish this to reflect
any disability, and he did not wish to make any further appointments.
The City Attorney informed the Council he would not be able to serve
as City Manager pro tem due to his private practice,
Cmn. Grober stated he would like to place the name of J. H. Price, City
Clerk for nomination as City Manager pro tern. Mr. Price was.present
and informed the Council he-was an elected official and did not know
how this would conflict with his- elective duties. The City Attorney
stated it would not conflict w'ith his elective duties. Mr, Price
stated he did not want to accept this appointment unless it was by
the unanimous consent of the Council.. The question of bond was dis-
cussed. The City Attorney.stated there would have to be a separate
bond. The Mayor asked Cmn. Helton if he had any.objections to Mr.
Price acting as City Manager:,pro tem. Cmn. Helton asked if they,
the Council, were voting on personaliti&.or qualifications? The
Mayor stated they were voting on qualifications. Cmn. Helton
stated he would vote %o", Mr. Nelson asked the Mayor if he would
ask Mr. Grober what his objections were in having Mr. Kubota appointed.
Cmn. Grober informed the Council he felt Mr, Kubota had more than he
could take care of now. He asked Mr. Kubota why were not taking
water from the San Luis Rey Basin? He was out there today and Mr.
Welch informed him that no water had been taken from the basin since
August 1, 1958,
_. The City Engineer informed the Council on August 1, 1958 the City
took Qver the operation of the Mutual; it was the policy of the Mutual
to use the maximum of Colorado River water because of the more favor-
able chloride content in the import water. The City has, in its 7
weeks of operation, continued this practice until such time as we
could determine any modifications of their policy. Having become
more familiar with the situation we are this week making plans to
revert to a more regular pumping of the San Luis Rey Basin, and our
personnel today have just completed an inspection of the pumping
facilities. We shall proceed with this program and commence the
regular pumping of the San Luis Rey wells.
Mr. Nelson asked the Mayor to ask Mr. Grober if he would .have any
objections to Mr. Kubota serving as manager pro-tem after his ex-
planation. Cmn. Grober stated if the City Engineer felt he had the
time to devote he would consent. It was moved';by Cmn. Helton and
seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that Jack Y. Kubota be appointed to serve
as City Manager pro tem until November 1, 1958, without additional
compensation. The Mayor asked Mr. Kubota if he would consent to
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this appointment? Mr. Kubota informed the Council he would do anything
he could to help,the City and would serve as best he could; he has had
the pleasure of serving under a professional manager and he would be
honored to serve as City Manager pro tem if it is the wishes of the Cit
Manager. Five ayes, motion carried.
The City Manager asked the Council if he could have a copy of the char2
being filed against him. The Mayor asked to have Paragraph 4 of the
charges deleted. The City Attorney informed the Council the statement
should be approved by motion of the Council and the deletion initialed
each member of the Council who had signed the statement. The statemenl
was initialed by the Council members signing the statement. It was mo'
by Cwn. Sonneman that the following statement be approved:
Mr. Herbert E. Nelson
C i ty Manager
Carlsbad, California
September 24, 1958
Dear Mr. Nelson:
Please be notified and advised of your intended removal from.office,
effective November 1, 1958, for any one or more of the following reasons:
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1. Contrary to the provisions of Ordinance No. 1040, you have failed
to keep the Council at all times advised as to the financial condition:
and needs of the City of Carlsbad.
2. You and certain of your subordinate heads ofdepartments have failed
to seasonably and properly bring to the attention of the Council the
matter of complaints of citizens of the City of Carlsbad.
3. You have failed to present adequate and periodic reports to the Cow
advising them of your decisions, actions and final disposition of matt'
affecting councilmanic policy, consideration or disposition.
4. Your administration of city expenditures indicate a disregard for
economy measures.
As prescribed by Ordinance No. 1040, you are entitled to a hearing befl
the City Council at any time before November 1, 1958; Provided said heari,
is requested by written notification to the C-ity. Clerk within seven days
the date of receipt of this notification.
BY ORDER OF THE COUNCIL: /s/ Carl L. Lough
/s/ Jane C. Sonneman
Is/ G. A. Grober
Seconded by Cmn. Grober. Three ayes, Cmn. Ledgerwood and Helton voting It
motion carried. Mr. Nelson was presented with a copy of the written noti
Mr. Nelson. stated he felt the- Council had the duty and the right to re
the City Manager at any time. He did not agree Chat the reasons were
He would accede to the Council's wishes; he did not intend to ask for
hearing on this matter as it would be contrary to his code and that of
his profession; however, he did not want this to reflect that he would
ashamed to have any of his actions being brought out in the open. He
like to thank the people of the City of Carlsbad for giving him the op
tunity to serve as City-Manager. He also wished to thank Cmn. Helton
Cmn. Ledgerwood for their continued confidence in him and to the past
members of the Council who appointed him. With this he asked permissi
to be excused. Mayor Lough granted this permission.
PLANNING :
a. Tentative Map of Knowles Terrace Subdivision. .4 tentative map of the propos
Knowles-Terrace Subdivision was presented to the Council for their review.
Resolution of the Planning Commission No. 84 was read, recommending the
approval of the tentative map of Knowles Terrace subdivision, subject to
certain conditions. The Secretary of the Planning Commission was present
and was asked by the Council why one of the members of the Planning Comiss
had voted *Vtott on the adoption of the resolution. The Secretary explained
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Comm. Stringer had objected because he felt sidewalks were essential to
this area because of the proposed school. It was moved by Cmn. Helton
and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that Resolution No. 444 be adopted
approving the tentative map of Knowles Terrace Subdivision, subject
to the conditions set forth in Resolution #84 of the Planning Commission.
Five ayes, motion carried.
b. Tentative Map Village Homes Subdivision. A tentative map of the pro-
posed Village Homes subdivision was presented to the Council for their
review. Resolution 885 of the Planning Commission was read, reco-
mmending the.approva1 of the tentative map of Villabe Homes subdivision,
subject to certain conditions. The Council asked why Comm. Swirsky
and Comm. Eaumgartner had abstained from voting, and were informed by
the Secretary of the Planning Corimission that Swirsky was Mr. Watson's
attorney and Corn. Baumgartner was involved in the sale of the lumber
to Nr. Watson. Cwn. Sonneman stated she was present at the meeting and
would like to ask Mr. Watson if the problem with Col. Smith had been
worked out.
MR. WATSON, subdivider, informed the Council he had talked with.Co1,
Smith after the meeting and felt that a common understanding had been
reached. Col. Smith was concerned as to how this development would
affect his property, and he should be as he has considerable invest-
ment. The City Manager had called Col. Smith and informed him this
matter would be brought before the Council tonight, and Col. Smith
stated he did not intend to attend.
It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that
Res. #445 be adopted approving the tentative map of Village Homes
subdivision, subject to the conditions set forth in Resolution No. 85
of the Planning Commission. Five ayes, motion carried.
C. Street widths - Carlsbad Blvd. and Cedar Street. Memorandum from
Planning Commission was read stating considerable discussion had been
given concerning the installation of curbs and sidewalks on Carlsbad
Blvd. and Cedar Street, and by motion it was their decision that
where the City now has a right-of-way in excess of the required
right-of-way as designated by the standard street cross sections
in the Master Street Tlan, it is desirable that the City retain
those rights-of-way and if any improvements are installed such as
curbs and sidewalks, that they be installed at the normal interval
for the existing right-of-way as opposed to installing the improve-
ments in accordance with the designated size of the street.
Discussion was had as to the curb and sidewalk being installed at
the northeast corner of Cedar and Carlsbad Blvd. It was pointed
out this made a jog in the street width of Carlsbad Blvd.
MR. ROBERT KOLB, 2480 Ocean Avenue, appeared before the.Counci1 and
stated the Episcopal Church intends to 'build on the northwest
corner of Cedar and Carlsbad Blvd.; he felt it would be a terrific
traffic hazard to narrow Carlsbad Blvd. and Cedar Streets. He felt
this was a misinterpretation of the street plan.
Discussion was given to vacation of streets. The City Engineer gave
a brief history of past proceedings at the time Carlsbad-by-the-Sea
requested street vacation. The Council asked the width of Carlsbad
Blvd. in the block across from Carlsbad-by-the-Sea. They were in-
formed the street width is approximately 76'.
The Mayor informed the Council he felt an investigation should be
made of this area before any decision is made, and appointed Cnn.
Helton and Cwn. Sonneman as a committee to investigate the situ-
ation and report back to the Council at the next regular meeting.
The City Engineer informed the Council he had put a stop order on
the work being performed at the corner of Cedar and Carlsbad Blvd.
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(Fennel and Christiansen property) this morning, and asked the Council if
they wished this stop order to continue until the decision by the Council
Mr. Castro, contractor for the job was asked if he could conveniently hol
the Council until they could make a decision on the matter.
The City Attorney suggested it might be wise to set the curbs at 76' alon
Carlsbad Blvd. and perhaps save the trees; if the street were widened to
many of the trees along the boulevard would have to be removed. After co
siderable discussion Cwn. Sonneman moved that a width of 76' be adopted f
Carlsbad Blvd. Seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussion was given to the width for Cedar Street, It was moved by Cwn.
Sonneman that the roadway for Cedar Street be determined by the present
curb line on the south side of Cedar Street between Carlsbad Blvd., and
Ocean Street. Seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood. ive ayes, motion carried.
was the feeling of the Council that the Contractor should be reimbursed f
the formage cost for the relocation of the curb, It was moved by Cmn,
Grober that the City reimburse the contractor for the formage cost for th
relocation of the curb. Seconded by Cmn..Helton. Five ayes, motion carr
. this work up until October 7, 1958. Mr, Castro stated he would go along
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7, PUBLIC SERVICE:
a. Sewers - Adams, Magnolia & Grand Ave. - 1911 Act. Letter dated September
1958 from Nellie and Joseph Bertino addressed to the Council requesting t
240' on Adams Street owned by them be included in the proposed assessment
district was read. The City Engineer presented the Council with a modifi
assessment map of the proposed district as requested by the Council at th
previous meeting and informed them he had included the Bertino's property
in the assessment map. Res. ti442 was presented to the Council, approving
amended plans and specifications for sanitary sewer work, and approving
amended assessment district map for Assessment District No. 4-1958. It w;
moved by Cmn. Ledgerwood and seconded by Cwn. Sonneman that Res, #442 be
"adopted. Five ayes, motion carried.
Resolutien No. 443 was presented to the Council for their review, proposil
to amend resolution of intention No. 422 as to the boundaries of the asser
ment district, and the total estimated cost of said work for improvement,
inclusive of incidental expenses; fixing the time and place of hearing on
proposal to amend said resolution of intention; and directing the Clerk tc
give notice of said hearing for -4ssessment District No. 4;1958, It was mc
by Cmn. Ledgerwood and seconded by Cmn. Helton that resolution No. 443 be
adopted. Five ayes, motion carried.
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b. Proposed ordinance establishing Public Works Commission. The Mayor inforn
the Council this was a matter of vital importance and requested each membc
to review the draft of the proposed ordinance and be ready to make comment
at the next regular meeting of the Council.
c.Water Meters for Terramar. The Mayor informed the Council that in accord:
with Ordinance No. 9 of the Municipal Water District, Terramar Water
Water Company was requested to install water meters by the 1st of July,
1958. When the City took over operation of the Terramar Water Co. an
extension of time was granted to the City by the Municipal for the instal
tion of these meters. The Mayor stated he felt either the City Attorney (
some official from the C-ity should make a request to the Municipal for
another extension of time. The Mayor informed the Council he would contac
the Municipal in regard to an extension of time for metering. By common
consent of the Council the City Engineer was instructed to secure bids fo:
meters. It was agreed that the charge for these meters could be on a cas1
basis or on a prorated basis over a period of one year, and the property
owner would be billed on their monthly water bill for such charge.
d.qetition for Street Lights - Tierra del Oro - Terramar. A petition signed
residents of the Tierra del Oro area of Terramar was presented and read, z
in they requested the City to take over the maintenance of the lights on t
entrance posts and on the,wall which surrounds the Tierra del Oro subdivis
It was the opinion of the City Attorney the City could take over the main-
.. tenance of the ornamental fixtures on the entrance gates, in that the entl
gate is on City property, according to the policy of the City Council in
regard to entrance gates as established March 4, 1958. The City Manager
pro ten was instructed to notify the parties signing the petition the matt
will be discussed at the next regular meeting of the Council on October 7,
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OLD BUSINESS:
a. San Luis Rey Water Suit. The City Attorney informed the Council that.the
proposed settlement offered in the San Luis Key Water dispute was refused.
Mr. Smith further stated he hac! talked with several attorneys about being
employed to handle this matter and they were very interested provided they
could have an extension of time. Mr. Smith requested authorization from
the Council to employ an attorney to handle this suit, subject to them
presenting to the Council their schedule of fees. By Common consent of
the Council the City Attorney was authorized to employ an attorney subject
to him presenting to the Council their schedule of fees.
b. Insurance. The Mayor-informed the Council he did not feel equality was
being kept in regards to the insurance for the City, and requested the
City Manager pro tem to contact Mrs. Bondy and inquire as to the type
of insurance they carried.
c. Report from Engineering-Department. Cmn. Grober requested a progress
report to be submitted by the Engineering Department. He presented the
Engineer with a list of ftems.. The Engineer informed the Council he had
a similar report ready at the last meeting of the Council. The Mayor
requested the Engineer to amend his report showing the items requested .
by Cmn. Grober and submit it at the next Council meeting.
d. Street Trees - Bertino's request - Memo from Park and Recreation Corm.
Memorandum from the Parks and Recreation Commission was read wherein
they recommended that the trees requested by the Bertinos to be removed,
be trimmed. Mr. Westree was present and informed the Council that Mr.
Lange estimated it would cost approximately $1,7000.00 to have these
trees trimmed; an alternative method would be to remove all but 4 or 5
trees by sawing them off just above the ground and trimming the remaining
trees, provided they oould get permission from the adjoining property
owner; Mr. Lange estimated this would cost approximately $1,400, With the
consent of the Council Cwn. Sonneman was instructed by the Mayor to con-
tact Mrs. Bertino and relay the report of the Commission. Cwn. Sonneman
stated she would also contact Mrs. Ingraham, the adjoining property owner.
PAYMENT OF BILLS.
a. Cmn. Ledgerwood moved authorization of payment of bills from September
15th through September 24th, 1958 in the amount of $6,895.20, as certi-
fied by the Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee.
Seconded by Cwn. Sonneman. Five ayes, motion carried. . ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
October 7, 1958
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Mayor Lough. Present
besides the Mayor were Councilmen Ledgerwood, Grober and Counc i1w-n
Sonneman; Jack Y. Kubota, acting as City Manager pro tem and City Engineer,
and City Attorney T. Bruce Smith. Councilman Helton was absent.
I Invocation was offered by Councilwoman Sonnemano
The Mayor announced that this meeting add all future meetings would be con-
ducted in the interest of City business; there has been some quest ion
raised as to his pass ible resignat ion - in answer to that he wished to
state he would not resign.