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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950 02-07 CC MIN218 • National City, California, February 7, 1950 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Clinton De Matthews at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Adams, Curry, Fritz,' Thatcher. Matthews, Council- men absent: None. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that the reading of the minutes of the, regular meeting of January 17, 1950, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS presents Alston, McClure, Warner. Harkey, Gautereaust BILLS AUDITED by the Finanoe Committee presented: General Fund $ 6;350.26 Street Fund 1,499.32 Park M & 1 Fund 231.18 Lt. Dist #1 Fund - 32,65 Cap. Out. Fund 2,804.62_ Retirement Fund 3,179.25 Payroll Fund 21,6040 TOTAL $ 7,699.31 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. Nays: None. RESOLUTION N0. 5139 was read, authorizing the payment of $2,804.62 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Street Equipment Operation, $252.63, House Connections; C. W. Vansant, City Treasurer, $39.41, Replenish Petty Cash; Western Metal Supply,Co., $1,208.78, House Connections; W. J. Bailey Co., $85.37, House Connections; Bay Furniture Company, $100.17, Fire; Brown -Bevis Equipment Company, $235.91, Sewer; Mission 2/7 219 Pipe & Supply Company, $103.60, Park; S. D. Pump & Well Drillers. $772.31, Water Well; Sweetwater Sand Company, $6.44, House Connections. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried? by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz. Thatcher, Matthews. Nays: None. M. R. GALLION, 708 E. 28th Street, was present, and stated that recently he applied for a sewer connection at 2815 High- land Avenue, and that he paid the City Treasurer $170.00 and the Plumbing Department 0?5.00. He said that he has two connections there and he was informed by the Plumbing Inspec- tor that it would be necessary to pay that much more,for the other connection, which he thinks is excessive. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked Mr. Gallion if he did not have a store and two small houses on the property, and Mr. Gallion said that he has. - but the property could not be subdivided. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked that this matter be taken up with=the Sewer Committee and that Hz'. Gallion be present at that meeting. GEOR^-E GRANGER, 2518 "M" Avenue, was present as a representative of the "Hi-Y" Club in reference to the proposed -Gymnasium. He stated there is a feeling that a Gymnasium would benefit the entire population of National City to a greater extent than a golf course? and that it could be used as a gymnasium and also an auditorium, as the auditorium at Sweetwater High School is now condemned. Mr. Granger asked that this pro- position be put to the vote of the people, whether the City have a Gymnasium or a Golf Course. MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that he had been asked by one member of the School Board and the Principal that this be put on the ballot.; COUNCILMAN 2/7 220 FRITZ stated that three, or four years ago the people of National City voted school bonds, and at that time it was thought, and Mr, McDonald stated, that if we voted these bonds that we would have a gymnasium at the High School; and bonds have been voted again and still we do not have a gymnasium. Coun- cilman Fritz stated that the school tax rate is higher than the city tax rate and he felt that this is more or less a school problem. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said he thought it is a joint responsibility of the City and the School Board and some school funds should be used, and if put on the ballot it would be a straw vote. A. L. HOWELL, 2140 Palm Avenue, stated that there is considerable difference between a school gymnasium and a municipal gymnasium; a school gymnasium is for school and a municipal gymnasium would be used by the entire population.. COUNCILMAN THATCHER said that in regard to a municipal gym- nasium we have to look at the facts, after it is built there is no income from,it and there would be some expense involved in maintaining it, and if we spend all our money now we would have to tax the people in order to operate. COUNCILMAN CURRY s'id that it seems we are always short on our recreation money, and at the last Council meeting we voted to put parking meters on the ballot, and Councilman Curry said that he would like to see the money collected from the parking meters "ear marked° for recreation purposes. COUNCILMAN FRITZ said he believed that money received from parking meters must be used on streets. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said that he believed that any future outlay the City makes for a gymnasium will pay off by raising a better generation, and that even the adults need recreation, and he thought the City Council should try to plan this type of project . COUNCILMAN FRITZ said that it 2/7 221 has some merit to put it on the ballot, but we do not know whether the School Board will cooperate. CITY CLERK ALSTON read a letter from SUPERINTENDENT of PARK AND RECREATION GAUTEREAUX regarding the city use of the State Armory Building at 4th & Palm Avenue by the Park and Recreation Department, The letter stated that it is the understanding of Mr. Gautereaux that the building could be used by the city at such time when the building was not in use by the Military for its own func- tions, which is estimated would not, be more often than,two or three times a week. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the matter be laid over until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR MATTHEWS announced that the hearing on the closing of a portion of 6th Street would be held at this time. No protests were made, RESOLUTION NO,,5140 was read, closing a portion of 6th Street, Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Nays: None. MAYOR MATTHEWS announced that the hearing on the closing of a portion of "E" Avenue be held at this time. No protests were made. RESOLUTION NO. 5141 was read, closing a portion of "E" Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets. Moved by Adams,. seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews, Nays: None. 2/7 222 MAYOR MATTHEtTS announced that it was 8:00 P.M. and time for the opening of Gasoline bids, the following bide Were received: Standard 0i1 Company, Chevron Supreme Gasoline $.152, Chevron Gasoline $.172; Moto° Fueis.Ltd., Hancock Ethyl Gasoline $.142 plus Calif. State Tax $.045, Federal Gas Tax $415, Hancock Housebrand Gasoline $$.122 plus Calif, Stat Tax $.045, Federal Gas Tax 1.015; Seaside 0i1 Company, Seaside Ethyl Gasoline 19.400, Seaside Silver Gull Gasoline 17.40S; The Texas Company, Sky Chief Gasoline $.207, Fire Chief Gasoline $.045; General Petroleum Corp., Mobilgas Gasoline $.207, Mobilgae Special Gasoline 1.227; Aztec 011 Company, Douglas Ethyl 14.60, Douglas First Grade Regular 12.6¢ plus 440 State Tax plus 1*$ Federal Tax unless tax exemption certificates are furnished; Shell 011 Company, Shell.Gasoline 16.050, Shell Premium 18.050; Signal 0i1 Company,,Signal Ethyl $.1889, Signal Gasoline $.1689; Richfield 011 Corp.,,Hi—octane $.1645, Richfield Ethyl. $.1845; Hercules 0i1 Company. Hercules Ethyl Gasoline $.1333. Hercules Regular $.1183; Union 011 Company of California, 7600 Gasoline 1.1995, 76 Gasoline $.1745, Pathfinder Petroleum Company stated that they were not in a postion to bid on the furnishing gasoline requirements for the period from March 7, 1950 to. March 1, 1951, but it would be very much appreciated if they wo would be, permitted to bid on any future requirements. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that the bids be referred to the Purchasing Department for study and present their report at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilman present voting aye. LETTER -FROM STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION regarding the application for beer license of Joseph Alotta was read,. The letter states that they had received a letter from Chief of Police Bates 2/7 223 withdrawing his objection the the issuance of an alcoholic beverage license to Mr. Alotta• The letter also stated that from, the facts stated at the City Council meeting of January 17, 1950, it appears that the objection to the issuance of this license is waived upon the condition the license be non -trans- ferable. The state laW does not issue any type of restricted license, and once these premises are authorized to dispense alcoholic beverages any successor to Mr. Alotta would have the same privileges. The, letter further states that the future could bring about very unsatisfactory conditions at this address. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that he did not think they were in a position to suggest that certain conditions might develop in a certain place. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO regarding the request for exclusion or lands owned by Robert J. and Emma Mc6ettigan, was presented. The Board of Supervisors received the District Attorney', opinion, which stated that there are two separate procedures for exclusion of land from cities, one for inhabited territory and one for uninhabited territory„ ATTORNEY WARNER stated that this is uninhabited territory, and the petition would have to be signed by ten percent of the voters in National City. COUNCILMAN FRITZ asked who would have to pay the cost of calling the election. ATTORNEY i"ARNER stated there is no provision made for the people to pay who are petitioning for the exclusion, so it,would be up to the City.' Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that a letter be written Mr. McGettigan explaining.the procedure necessary for the exclusion of his property. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 2/7 224 COMMUNICATION FROM R, R. SHOTWELL requesting annexation of his property located at 1025 Division. Street to the City, was read. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that the request be referred to the City Attorney for checking. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF ADULT EDUCATION for use of the Community Building at a reduced rate, was read. CITY CLERK ALSTON said she took this up with Mrs. Patterson and that Mre. Patterson had given them the rates for the building, out but they wrote to find/if they could get the building free or at a lower price. Moved by Fritz,,second.ed by Adams, that they pay the regular fee. Carried, all Counoilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL for use of the Memorial Bowl, was read. The letter states that they would like to use the Memorial Bowl on Friday, June 9 for graduation day exercises for,the National City Junior High and Sweetwater Union High School, and also on the previous day for rehearsals• They would also like to use the Community Building on the day of graduation so that the students may have a place to put on their cape and gowns. They would also like to have the nee of the chairs and other equipment. necessary to carryout their program. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5142 waa read, authorizing an increase in salary to, Hilton R. Hunter from $249.50 per, month to $268.00 per month, effective as of January 16, 1950, having completed 2/7 225 his second year as Patrolman; increase in salary to John F. Liesman from $249,.50 per month to $268.00 per month, effective as of February 4, 1950, having completed his second year as Patrolman; and an increase in -glary to Robert L. Roberts from $231,00 per month to $249.50 per month, effective February 2, 1950, having completed his first year as Patrolman, as recom- mended by CHIEF OF POLICE BATES, Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting ayes REPORT FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMM/SS/ON was read. The Civil Service Commission certified from an eligibility list the following four names in the order of their respective ratings, for the position of Maintenance Man, to fill two vacancies: 1. Nazario Dominguez, 102 Smythe Street, San Ysidro; 2. Ralph L. Clark, 739 E. 5th Street, National City; 3. H. D. Tarr, 3134 E 6th,Street, National City'; 4. Manuel G, Felix, 32 E. 2nd,Street, National City. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5123 was read, authorizing the appointment of H, D. Tarr,and Manuel G. Felix as Maintenance Men in the Street Department, probationary period to begin February 8, 1950, at a salary of $199.00 per month. Moved by Fritz,,seeonded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. LETTER FROM TRAILER PARK OWNERS requesting permission to appear and discuss parking of trailers for habitation in the rear of private property, was read. MR. R. J. BRAGG, 4275 Cass Street, San Diego, was present on behalf of the trailer park owners 2/7 226 of National City. He said that he would like to find out if there is an Ordinance in National City prohibiting the parking of trailers for habitation in back yams. ATTORNEY WARNER said that we have Ordinance No. 652 which has to do with public camps and trailers, but Mr. Warner said he has not had time to check on this. Mr. Bragg said that many cities permit trailers parked in back yards and many cities prohibit it. but it is unhealthy and unsanitary to have trailers parked like that as there usually are no facilities available for the carrying off of waste water. There are 164 families living in trailers in National City and $24,600.00 per month is spent In National City by the people living in the motor courts and trailer parks. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that this be referred to Attorney Warner and that he bring in his recommen- dations at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5144 was read, authorizing Addition No. 31 to the 1949-50 tax roll, on the E 55' W 165! S 105' N 145' Ni of E+ of 40 Acre Lot 1, Quarter Section 134, assessed valuation $2260,00, tax 137.29; and authorizing the cancellation of delinquent taxes on Lots 13 to 16 inclusive in Block 215 and Lots 13 to 22 inclusive in Blook 216, City Plat, Said property was taken over by the State of Highway purposes. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION was read, recommending 15 minute parking be established in front of the California Water & Telephone Company, 19 W. 9th Street and in front of the, Telephone Company, 716 Highland Avenue. Moved by Adams, 2/7 227 seconded by Thatcher, that this be referred to the City Attorney to draw up an Ordinance governing same, Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECREATION COMMISSION was read, The letter states that the Second California Recreation Conference will be held at San Jose on February 14 to 17, 1950. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that the communication be filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CCI'WNICATION REGARDING THE CITY USE OF STATE ARMORY BUILDING was again presented. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that this be referred to the Administrative Officer to get some information to present at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESIGNATION OF JOHN W. GARDNER, member of the Planning Commission, was read, Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that the resig- nation be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting ayes. COMMUNICATION FROM C. 0. DONAHUE regarding distrubance in the vicinity of 7th Street and "A" Avenue, was read, Mr,. Donahue states that the noise is caused by the loading of,motion picture file cases on trucks and occurs six nights a week, between 11:30 P.M. and up to 1:30 or 2:00 A,M, The,complaint is againet the Film Transport Company. Moved by Adams, seconded by Fritz, that this be referred to the Chief of Police for checking. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPCRT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, The following reoommendations were made by the Commission: Petition No. 360 of Janes Cardone, requesting permit to construct another 2/7 228 dwelling unit and set back of 10 feet for garage on property at 321 "D" Avenue. The Planning Commission recommends that this petition be granted. Petition No. 361 of Welter B. Saunders, requesting permit to use a ten foot setback from property line for proposed homes to be built facing Earle Drive; Lots 39, 40, 41, 42 and 43 Rancho Rills Unit #2. The Planning Commission denied this petition. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye; REPORT OF PARK SUPERINTENDENT aAUTEREAUX ON MUNICIPAL POOL OPERATION was read. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the report be accepted and filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0, 5145,was read, authorizing the cancellation of J Assessment No. 1992. covering -Lots 9-10. Block 41, City Plat. second installment 1946-47 delinquent roll. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that'the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, REQUEST FOR REFUND of $4.00 duplicate payment of sales tax and refund of $7.50 on business license by E. C. Mason& was read. The refunds were approved by C. W. VANSANT, Tax Collector, and L. Wn BATES, License Collector. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the refunds be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews, Nays: None. COMRUNICATION FROM J. A. DYSTER, PRESIDENT NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, was read. The letter asks that the Chamber of Commerce be furnished with figures regarding the 2/7 229 number of acres ofland owned by the City. whether or not it has deep water dockage facilities. if not, could they be provided easily and at what approximate cost; what public utilities are available and at what rates; also if there is sewage disposal available and what volume of domestic water is available; whether or not the property is served adequately by streets or Is easily accessible to highways. They would also like to know what type of industries the city would be interested in attracting to this area, and what type of lease the city would be willing to enter into. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that this information was requested over a year ago to be turned over to the Chamber of Commerce, and whoever ie responsible for not taking care of this should be reprimanded, COUNCILMAN ,r FRITZ suggested that the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce work with Administrative Officer McClure in order to obtain this information needed'. REQUEST FOR REFUND of business license by Rose Olson, Highland Feed Store, was read. The refund was approved,by L. W. Bates, License Collector. for $15.00. Moved by.Adams, 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 DEPARTIENT OF POLICE regarding a readjustment of their present wage scale, was presented, The letter states that due to the proposed 40-hour work week for the miscellaneous employees that a ten percent increase in palary would be a fair adjustment for the Police Department; COUNCILMAN CURRY paid that he thought the Council should have worked on the pay schedule before the 40 hour week was proposed* Moved by 2/7 230 Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that it be laid over for further study. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented a check from the County of San Diego in the amount of $103.09, which is in settlement of Parcel No. 16. This property was involved in Suit #152601 which is a condemnation suit by the State for Highway purposes. ATTORNEY WARNER said that it would be necessary for him to have authorization to sign the judgment involved. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that City.Attorney Warner be author- ized to sign the judgment. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY CLERK ALSTON recommended that the salary of eleotion officers be ?7.50; the rent of the polling places be $5.00; the poles to be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be approved! Carried,,by the following vote to -wit: Ayes; Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Nays: Adams. ENGINEER MCCLURE stated that an October 4, 1949, the Council requested a clarification of the sewer setup on 20th Street between Highland and "I" Avenue. Mr. McClure stated that we have several places which are not served by the present sewer system. as it was not in the original plan and was not added to the contract as an extra and he figured the City oould do the job itself. Mr. McClure further stated that last week we had an emergency between "A" and "B" Avenues, due to the wet weather the cesa pools ran over. Mr. McClure said that they ran that black of sewer with City forces which cost $1.25 a foot and the contract price at the time it was figured. was 12.95 a foot. Engineer McClure said that he would like 2/7 231 permission from Elie C nrcil to run the sewer on 20th Street between Highland and '•7'• Avenue. Moved by Adams, seconded by Fritz, that the job completed on "A° and "B° Avenue be approved and that authornzati r. be granted to use the City forces if there is angemergency on these minor jobs, provided the cost is under $1,000000., Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews* Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY, was read. The letter states that the City has been using their lethal facilities for the disposal of animals, free,of charge. Their funds are taxed beyond their ability to give, and it will be necessary to make a nominal charge for the use of the lethal chamber if National City's need for the use of same is going to continue,any length of timed Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Chief of Police and the Poundnaster appear at the next meeting with recommendations. Carried, all Coun- oilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER MoCLURE presented two sets of plans from the Park Superintendent for the installation of a heating system for the City Hall. One company bid from $2,400.00 to $2,600.00 and another from $2,900 to $3,000,00; the prices are not considered as bid prices. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked that the plans be filed until a later date. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER McCLURE submitted the specifications and plans for a warehouse. In the 1949-$0 budget $3,250.00 was set up for this building and it is estimated that it could be built by the Park Department for 03.835t00. This warehouse would be built over at the City Barns and would be 2/7 232 used for storage. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that equipment not in operation be stored over in the vicinity of the Sarno where there is a night watchman on duty. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the plane be referred to the Planning Commission. Carriedr all Council- men present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER MCCLURE stated that he would like per- mission to employ Mre. Doris Sullivan to aesist him in making out a few of the reports, such as the one to the Chamber of Commerce and to help work on the budget, She would devote two days a week or more if necessary at a retainer's fee of $250.00 per month; the length of time to be at the pleasure of the Council,, COUNCILMAN FRITZ asked if the City would not be better off to appoint an Administrative Officer immediately. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said he agreed in principle with Counollman Fritz, but he thought it would not be fair to the man selected to be employed before the new Council is elected; they should have the right to select the Administrative Officer. RESOLUTION N0. 5146,was read, authorizing the employment of Mrs. Doris Sullivan, as Administrative Consultant for a min- imum of two days, salary to be $250.00 per month, length of employment to be at the pleasure of the Council, Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried,,by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adage, Curry,Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews, Nays: None. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that at the meeting of January 17, 1950, two applications for disabled veterans free license were re- ferred to the Chief of Police and himself, and after cheoking, the Attorney stated that if the Chief of Police can establish 2/7 233 that the veteran is disabled, a free lioense can be granted* ATTORNEY WARNER stated that in regard to the matter of the Camden signs which was referred to him, that he would like to have some additional time so that he may confer with the representative of the V. S. Ariy Recruiting Service. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted' Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that he is drawing up an amendment to the Civil Service Ordinance to bracket the Sanitation Department into Civil Service, and that it should be ready for the first reading at the next meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 5147 was read, to put the question of Bridgo- Bingo to the vote of the people at the General Election April 11, 1950¢ Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, all Counoilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO. 5148 was read, to put the proposition to the vote of the people at the General Election April 11, 1950, to raise the salary of a Councilman to 350.00 per month, Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5149 was read, to put the proposition to the vote of the people at the General Election April 11, 1950, whether or not the Library and City Hall and Swimming Pool shall be enlarged, Moved by Fritz,. seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye° RESOLUTION NO. 5150 was read, to put the Municipal Golf Course 2/7 234 on the ballet e1 the c'eneral Election April 11, 1950. Moved by Fritz, seconded b; Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that the Council on December 6, 1949, instructed the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance regu- lating traffic in alleys, and on August 16, 1949, to draw up to ordnance on "tine limit" parking. Attorney lTnrner stated that ha is now working on the Ordinance. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that on August 23, 1949, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up a Smog Ordinanoe. Admin- istrative Officer McClure stated that he felt that the smog problem is not a problem of National City alone, it is an overall problem for the entire district, and suggested that someone ask the County Hoard of Supervisors to call a special meeting to discuss this problem, Councilman Fritz said he . would like to suggest that at the next meeting of the Mayors, that Mayor Matthews bring up this problem. Moved by Adams, seoonded by Fritz, that Mayor Matthews obtain the necessary information regarding the smog problem, Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that on August 16, 1949, reference was made to the City owned tidelands south of Paradise Creek, and it was believed that an easement for street purposes should be acquired extending from the freeway to the City owned tide- lands. This was referred to the City Attorney, City Engineer, and Adminiswcrative Officer to acquire the necessary easement. Ms, Warner stated that he wished the Council to know that he and Mr, McClure have worked on it and possibly in the near future they would be able to obtain the easement.- Mr. 2/7 235 McClure said that he believed the S.D.A. & E. Ry., would be happy to give an easement. COUNCILMAN CURRY said he wondered if the Counoil should not make further effort to open 24th Street, as the people who have blocked 1t are out of the picture now, and if necessary. the City should buy this land, Engineer McClure said that he did not believe the City would be justified in spending money for this as he believed it would be possible for the City to obtain a deed for street purpoees,. RESOLUTION NO. 5151 was read. authorizing the appropriation of Honey to take care of the necessary bond and permit for Leroy,Harkey to become a Notary. Moved by Adams', seconded by Fritz, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- nen present voting aye. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked that Councilman Curry work with Mr. Harkey to obtain a deed to open 24th Street. COUNCILMAN THATCHER said that he would like to see 12th Street from National Avenue to "B" Avenue improved. Engineer McClure said that this was authorized before, and he was wondering whether a curb should be put around each tree or extend the curb the full lenth of the Street, if the work should be done by the City'e foroe or under contract, It was agreed that Mn McClure bring in a recommendation. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked Mr. Gautereaux to make a study as to how many cars could be parked in back of the Library, and bring it a definite recommendation at the next meeting. Also that the property owners along 12th Street be contacted to see if they would be willing to pay their share for the oiling of 2/7 2 36 the streets I; was also suggested that the Planning Commission see about the purohas±ng of property to be used for parking/ COUNCILMAN ADAMS said that three merchants in the City have complained that we are buying too much merchandise outside of the City, and in going over the bills he has noticed this to be trues Councilman Adams asked if the Purchasing Department could not make a survey to ascertain just what can be purchased in National City. He said he realized that when the City was in need of something they cannot atop a job and wait for material. Purchasing Agent Harkey stated that if the City had some sort of a warehouse where the supplies could be stored they could buy in larger quantities. If a store room was established, the Purchasing Agent would have time to price the supplies from local merchants. The essential need right now is to establish a warehouse. Mayor Matthews requested Administrative Officer McClure and Purchasing Agent Harkey to see if they can locate a suitable building to be used as a warehouse and bring in their recommendation at the next meeting. COUNCILMAN CURRY asked that Administrative Officer McClure oome in at the next meeting with some sort of a recommendation as to the machinery necessary for striping the streets. Administrative Officer McClure stated that we have the machine, but the compressor is too light. E. H. ALSbORF was present and asked if it is necessary to keep the four or five bright lights burning all night at the barns if there is a watchman. He said he thought it was additional expense to the city. Councilman Fritzsaid he thought it was 2/7 237 good protection as .here are thousands of dollars worth of equipment stored there at night*. COUNCILMAN CURRY asked whether or not we have an Ordinance defining the number of dogs that constitute a kennel, Attorney Warner said he would have to check the Ordinance, Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ATTEST: aY"S 2/7