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National City, California, February 21, 1950
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Clinton D, Matthews at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen
present: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Council-
men absent: None.
Moved by Fritz• seconded by Curry, that the reading of the
minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 1950, be dis-
pensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
HERBERT A. BARNES, 1125 "8" Avenue, was present, and stated
that he thought the minutes of the Council meetings should be
read at the meetings and also published in the paper.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIA1S present: Alston, McClure, Harkey:
Warner, Gautereaux, Bates, Sullivan.
BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented:
General Fund $ 2,552.31
Street Fund 1,659.72
Park M & I Fund 88.80
Capital Outlay Fund 689,73
Retirement Fund 1,0556.00
Payroll Fund 11.181.59
TOTAL $17,228.15
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 NO. 5152 was read, authorizing the payment of ;689.73
from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Garage Account,
$47.10, January 1950; Pao. Wholesale Elec. Co., $5.86, Police
and Fire; Otto Stang, $225,00, Park; Street Equipment Operation,,
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$84.95, House Connections; W. Jo Bailey Co., p139.52, House
Connections. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the
Resolution be adopted, Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews,
Nays: None.
GEORGE GRANGER, 2518 "M" Avenue, was present, representing the
"Hi -Ye Club, and presented petitions containing approximately
200 names, requesting that the building of the Municipal
Gymnasium be put on'the ballot, COUNCILMAN FRITZ asked Mr.
Granger what proportion did he think are taxpayers, and Mr.
Granger said approximately eighty-five percent and that this
was merely a cross section of the people's opinion and not
a formal petition, COUNCILMAN FRITZ asked if the "Hi-Y" Clog
had any thought as to where this Gymnasium should be located,
and Mr. Granger said in the Park or on City property. COUN-
CILMAN FRITZ asked if Mr. Granger had ay idea of the cost,
and Mr. Granger said "roughly $250.000.00."
HERBERT BARNES stated that he had labored for twenty-five years
to get the Council to put up street signs and the result is
that we have about one -fifth of the signs up. In regard to
the Golf Course Mr. Barnes said he cannot see how the City
can afford to put in one as it would take a great deal of
money. Mr. Barnes also stated that he would like to see the
News publish a letter giving the names of twenty or thirty
desirable people to serve as Councilmen,
RESOLUTION NO. 5153 was read, accepting the bid of the Shell
011 Company for the supplying of Gasoline to the City of
National City, for period beginning March 7, 1950 to March 1,
1951, and that Mayor Matthews be authorized to enter into a
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contract,with the Shell Oil Company. Moved by Adams, seconded
by Fritz, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun-
cilmen present voting aye.
LETTER FROM WEST COAST CORPORATION was read. The letter states
that they are enclosing a check for $650.00 which represents
payment for the inetallation of sewer on Division Street east
of Harbison Avenue, and to include connection charge to Lots
28 and 29, Rancho Hills Unit #5.
RESOLUTION NO. 5154 was read, authorizing the Street SuPer-
intendent to extend the•sewer lateral on Division Street,
East of Harbison Avenue, in Rancho Hills Unit #5, at an esti-
mated cost of $650.00. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres-
ent voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN MASS CHEST X-RAY
SURVEY was read. The letter expresses appreciation for the
part the City of National City played in helping to make the
program a success. Mayor Matthews ordered the communication
filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 5155 was read, authorising James Cardone a
special permit to construct a dwelling unit and set back of
10 feet for garage on property at 321 "D" Avenue. Moved by
Adams, seconded by Fritz, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
PETITION N0..361 of Walter B. Saunders, requesting permit to
use a ten foot set back from property line for proposed homes
to be built facing Earle Drive, Lots 39, 40, 41, 42 and 43
of Rancho Hills Unit #2, was presented. The Planning Commission
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` denied this petition, but since then an appeal has been re- ,
eeived from Mr. Saunders, Moved by Fritz, eeoonded by Adams,
that the application and appeal be referred back to the
Planning Commission for further study. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION,'
was read. Petition No. 362
of H. P. Scheuerman, requesting permit to build an exclusive
shop for millinery and dressmaking purposes on Lots 8, 9 and
10 in Block 2 of Pinney's Subdivision of 10 Acre Lot 7, in
Quarter Section 155, Raneho,de la Naoion; 139 *. 7th Street,
was denied. Moved by Fritz,,eeconded by Curry, that the
report be accepted. Carried, all Counoilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION N0. 5156, was read, authorizing an increase in
salary to Pattie D. Grayest effective February 26, 1950, salary
to be 4178.00 per month, as recommended by CITY CLERK ALSTON.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Counoilmen present voting aye.
APPLICATION OF JAY CAMBLIN TO MOVE A BUILDING from 853,Ste11a
Street, Chula Vista to 24th Street and Lanoitan Avenue, was
read. The application wae,approved by James A. Bird, Building
Inspector., Moved by Curry, eeoonded by Fritz, that the request
be granted, provided the building is completed within six
months from this date. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatoher, Matthews. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 5157 was read, authorizing the appointment of
Arthur R. Lemke as Fireman 2nd Class, effective February 15,
1950, at the salary of 3249.50 per month, as recommended by
FIRE CHIEF BIRD. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the
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Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY, was read,
regarding the storage of water by the City of San Diego. The
letter states that the Authority has entered into an Agreement
with the City of San Diego for the use of 20,000 acre-feet of
storage capacity in the San Vicente Reservoir when available.'
This will permit member agencies to have Colorado River water
stored to their accounts for delivery in periods of high water
use. Mayor Matthews ordered the communication filed,
CLAIM OF MRS. LILLIAN M. BECBER for personal injuries incurred
in sidewalk accident in front of 1435 Hoover Avenue, was pre-
sented.
RESOLUTION N0e 5158 was read,, referring the claim of Lillian
M. Becker, 1624 Hoover Avenue, National City, to the Great
American Indemnity Company. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams,
that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen pres-
ent voting aye.
ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinanoe,No.
712, was presented for the first reading. Moved by Adams,,
seconded by Fritz, that only the heading be,read. .Carried,
by the following vote to -wit; Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz,
Thatcher, Matthews Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 712 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
IN THE MATTER OF ADDING THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT TO THE CIVIL
SERVICE SYSTEM. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that
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the Ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for the
second and final reading. ,Carried, by the following vote to.
wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Nays:
None.
ORDINANCE NO. , amending Ordinance No. 733, relative
to sidewalks and curbs, was presented for the first reading.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Fritz, that only the heading be,
read.. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams,
Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Nays: None,
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
733 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 6 OF SAID ORDINANCE. Moved by Adams,
seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be laid over until,
the next meeting for the second and final reading. .Carried,
by the following vo to to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz,
Thatcher, Matthews. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. amending Ordinance No, 742 regulating
parking, was presented for the first reading. Moved by Adams,
seconded by Curry, that only the heading be,read. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz,
Thatcher, Matthews, Nays; None.
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
742 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDINANCE. Moved by Adams,
seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be laid over until,
the next meeting for the second and final reading. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz,
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Thatcher. Matthews, Nays: None.
APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE for on sale beer
by Leona A. Jamison, 2320 Highland Avenue, was read. Applica-
tion was approved by Chief of Police Bates.
ordered the application filed.
Mayor Matthews
RESOLUTION NO., 5159 was read, authorizing an increase in
salary to,Victoria Rooney from $168.00,per month to $178.00
per month, effective February 26, 1950, as recommended by
CHIEF OF POLICE BATES. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher,
that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5160 was read, rescinding Resolution No. 5142,
and that the salary of Milton R. Hunter be increased to
$268,00 per month, effective as of January 16, 1950; and that
the salary of John F. Liesman be,increased to $268.00 per
month effective as of February 4, 1950. Moved by Adams,
seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS to be held in Southern California
by the Assembly Interim Committee on Air and Water Pollution,
wad read. The Committee will meet in San Diego on Tuesday,
February 21, at 10 A.M. in the Chamber of Commerce Building.
On February 22, 23 and 24, hearings will be conducted in the
State Building at Los Angeles. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked if it
were possible to have Mrs. Sullivan obtain a report of the
meeting in Los Angeles. The Communication was ordered filed.
REPORT FROM ACTING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER McCLURE regarding
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the cost of the Lateral Sewers project, was,read. The total
cost of the Lateral Sewers project was $7260064.54. Of this
amount only the amount of the original bid, $675,287.77 has
been transferred,from tho Capital Outlay Fund. This leaves
an amount of $50,776<77 to cover the balance of the funds
expended from the General Fund and should be credited to the
'various accounts as follows: Charles,J. Dorman Contract,
$21,010,38, Carroll & Foster Contract, 35,521,90, Barber,&
Breeden Contract $343.99. Engineering & Inspections, $23,900.50.
RESOLUTION NOc 5161 was read, authorizing the transfer of the
following accounts to the,General Fund from the Capital Outlay
Fund: Charles J. Dorfman Contract, $21,010.38, Carroll &
Foster Contract, $5,521,90, Barber &,Breeden Contract, $343.99,
Engineering & Inspection, $23,900.50, making a total of
$50.776,77, Moved by Thatcher. seconded by Curry, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
LETTER FROM CITY TREASURER VANSANT, was read. Mr, Vansant
stated that it will be necessary for him to be away from his
office for about two weeks due to the fact that he must under.
go an operation, February 24, 1950,
ATTORNEY WARNER reported on the question of placing parking
meters on the ballot and that the money received from the
me the if installed be earmarked for reacreational purposes,
which was referred to him, He stated he had received a report
put cut by the League of California Cities, Which stated that
the use ct money received from parking meters must be use& for
traffic regulations• Mr, Warner stated that about twenty-
four cities had put in parking meters and put the money in
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the "General Fund" but the most recent trend is to place the
money in a separate Puna for traffice regulations, MR. WARNER
recommended putting the money into a special fund.
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RESOLUTION NOS, 5162 was read, to put the proposition to the
vote of the people at the General Election April 11, 1950,
whether or not the City,of National City shall install parking
meters. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
ATTORNEY WARNER stated that he had checked the matter of the
camden signs referred to him, and he recommended permission
be denied to display the signs, due to the possible liability
of the City. Moved by Adams, seconded by Fritz, that the
request be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
ATTORNEY WARNER reported on the matter of a "Trailer Ordinance"
which was referred to him. Mr. Warner stated that the ques-
tion was asked what type of regulation does the City now have;
and that two ordinances were submitted for comparision,
Ordinance No. 652 as amended by Ordinance No-.692. Section 10
of Ordinance No. 652 provides'that a permit must be secured
from the Chief of Police,of the City of National City for any
person to carp in a tent, camp car, trailer or other portable
shelter on any property other than his own; said permit shall
be issued within the discretion of the Chief of Police of the
City of National City. Mr. Warner presented an Ordinance of
the City of San Diego and one from Chula Vista, which states
that an automobile trailer cannot be parked outside of a
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licensed trailer park for more than twenty-four hours without
obtaining a permit to do so, and the permit may be issued not
to exceed fifteen days. Attorney Warner stated that it is his
recommendation that this matter be referred to some appropriate
body for an investigation to determine whether or not there
is any existing situation which the Council might feel was
such that the present ordinance is inadequate to regulate.
R. J. BRAGG, representing the Trailer Park Owners of California,
was present. Mr. Bragg presented a copy of "The California
Trailerpark News" which states that "all bpnsotrailers in
county territory will have to be parked in regularly licensed
trailer parks under a plan approved by, the board of supervisors."
The COUNTY referred to is Los Angeles County. This motion was
made in an attempt bring all "backyard" trailers under the
jurisdiction of the county for health and taxation purposes.
Mr. Bragg said that he would like to have this matter held in
abeyance so that the people who are petitioning for this be
given an opportunity to check the ordinanoes and come back
at a later date. Mayor Matthews stated that Mayor Knox of
San Diego said that any information they have on this they
would be glad to let us have 1f we want to make a study in
National City. Attorney Warner stated that attached to hie
report is a oopy of'San Diego's Ordinance. Moved by Adams,
seconded by Curry, that this matter be referred to the Admin-
istrative Officer, Planning Commission and the Building Depart-
ment. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
CHIEF OF POLICE BATES was present in regard to the matter of
the Dog Pound. Chief Bates said that when we had the Pound
at 14th & "D" Street we built a temporary shelter at the foot
of loth Street, and since that time over two thousand animals
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have gone through t:-ashelter. The first of last year the
Humane Society stopped us from disposing of the animals because
of our atiquated equipment, Mr, Bates said there is an organ*
ization being formed in the County which might become County
wide and we would be asked to join it, but it will still be
necessary to have a temporary Pound, Chief Bates said he
thought it might be possible to have a shelter at the foot of
13th,Street as there are ooncrete strips there which could be
used, and the Chief said he irouldlike authorization for the
City Engineer and himself to look over this location and check
on the advisability of building a new shelter for the housing
of animals, COUNCILMAN FRITZ asked if it would not make quite
a bit of difference if we have to work with the County and
Mr. Bates said they would take our equipment and man, but how
soon this County organization would materialize is difficult to
say. COUNCILMAN FRITZ asked if it would not mean more expense
if we have to handle the entire thing ourselves and Chief Bates
said that it.itonld mean quite a savings in the future if the
County organization is formed. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked if the
Humane Society would not continue to dispose of our animals,
and Chief Bates said that he was sure they would be glad to do
so if we paid them, COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked Chief Bates if he
did not think that holding pens would be sufficient and if the
deal with the County did not go through, we would have to make
other provisions for a Pound. Chief Bates said that holding
pens would do for the present, and that he was heartily, in
favor of, this County wide organization, Moved by Adams, seconded
by Fritz, that this matter be referred to the Engineer's office
and to the Chief of Police fordan estimate of the coat of
building on the indicated site. and when the retort comes back
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we will ask the Planning Commission for approval, Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
ENGINEER MCCLURE stated that he had talked with Mr. Poulter
of the California Water & Telephone Company and he said that
the Sweetwater Reservoir oan now be used for water storage..
ENGINEER MoCLURE stated that sometime ago Mr. Ireland submitted
a Record of Survey Map and because no provision was made for
curbs the Council did not accept the Map, Mr. E. Ja Christman
has written stating that the curbs will be installed. This
is the area West of "K" Avenue between 15th and 16th Street.
Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that the Record of Suvey
Map be accepted provided the curbs be installed as stated in
the letter. Carried, all Counoilman present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5163 was read, authorizing the purchase of the
fire apparatus from the Seagrave Corp., in the amount of
$17,788.54, to be paid from the Capital Outlay Fund, as recom-
mended by FIRE CFiiEF BIRD. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by
Fritz, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the fol-
lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz► Thatcher,
Matthews. Nays: None.
ACTING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER MoCLURE reported that he contacted
Colonel Bryant Kearny regarding the use of the State Armory
Building. Colonel Kearny stated that the regular schedule
for use of the Armory for private organizations is $25.00 per
night and that it is being used Monday through Thursday nights;
and it is possible that it, might be available for use by the
City on Friday nights, the City to pay for the custodian
service and lights. Mayor Matthews asked if Park Superintendent
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Gautereaux would attend the meeting to be held March 6, 1950,
regarding the use of the building.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER McCLtJRE stated that he had a request
from the National City Riding Club for a horse ring in the
lower park. If the City will complete the grading of the grounds
and furnish the materials the Club will build it and give the
City eighty percent of the profits and keep twenty percent
for the Club. The Club would also like to use the Community
Building without charge to the Club for two nights a month.
COUNCILMAN FRITZ said that the City Council authorized the
building of the ring and then we finally abandoned the horse
show for the last Jubilee, MR. GAUTEREAUX stated that the
materials that we have will not be sufficient for the per-
manent type of construction. The area involved is South of
14th Street and lying approximately between "C" and "B"
Avenue, and all the dirt has been moved extending the field
area to the West for the purpose of taking care of another
night lighted ball field. We are not ready to do anything -
about it at this time and believe that it should be held up until
we have established a major plan for recreation. Mr. McClure
said that is mainly a function of the Planning Commission.
Mr, Gautereaux stated that where there is a Recreation Com-
mittee they should function along with the Planning Commission
in planning such things as recreational facilities and their
requirements. Mr. Gautereaux said he would like to see the
Recreation Committee revised or a newly appointed one, MR.
GEORGE A. HUNTLEY, President of the Riding Club, said there
is alot of good ground just, standing there as a mud hole which
could be used for recreation, and there is good money in horse
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shows. He said that the amount of money necessary to build
a horse ring does not amount to a great deal, and certainly
National City could well afford to have a ring, it would be
self sustaining, and it should be a permanent ring, Mr.
Huntley said they Would like to organize a municipal band to
play in the park on Sundays, MAYOR MATTHEWS said that we are
all for the ring but we want to be sure we put it in the right
place. COUNCILMAN FRITZ stated that it was the idea of the
Sports Jubilee Committee last year to put in a permanent
horse ring. Councilman Fritz also stated that the City had
leased some land at 16th Street and "A" to the Boys' Club
to be used for a clubhouse. ATTORNEY WARNER stated that
there is some doubt at the present tine whether they will be
able to build on the site they have leased. They are having
an engineer run a test on the proposed site to see whether
the ground will hold the building, if,not they will have,to
secure another site, Moved by Fritz, seconded by Curry, that
Engineer McClure bring in a report as to the cost of construct-
ing the ring and where to locate it. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye. MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that in regard to
the Riding Club using the Community Building, the Council is
"put cn the spot" with such a request, and it would get beyond
control if we were to allow different organizations free use
of the Building. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that they probably
could Ilse the Federal Public Housing Auditorium at 24th
"3" for a very nominal charge, and he knew that the Manager
of the Building would be glad to work out something for them,.
ENGINEER McCLURE stated that the Planning Commission recom-
mended that the City's Equipment should remain at its present
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location and not some other part of the City. This site
should be used for City Buildings, but the Fire Station should
be located at some other site as this one is not large enough
for a garage and fire station. It was recommended by the
Planning Commission that the architectural design conform with
the residential area. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that from Mr.
MCClure`s report he gathered that the Planning Commission is
primarily keeping in mind the expenses; outside of economy of
the measure he could not go along on the recommendations to
locate the City Garage in a residential area. Councilman
Adams said that to change the design would be well but you
still have a garage. Engineer McClure stated that the Plan-
ning Commission took into consideration the typography; the
block East of the Garage is built up quite high, to the West
is a block of City owned property that would possibly go for
recreational or some similar use. The Sanitation Department
equipment has been there for six months and it is kept clean
and there have been no complaints. Another matter referred
to the Planning Commission was "off street parking". The
decision was that it is necessary to make further study, but
the feeling of the Planning Commission was that before purchasing
the property across the street from the Community Building
that considerable study be given. There is a strip for parking
on the South side of 14th Street extending from National Avenue
to "D" Avenue-4 blocks south of 14th Street between National
and "D" Avenue and on the North side of 14th Street for about
two blocks between "B" and "D"; there is the possibility of
establishing the curbs down on "A" Avenue through the Park
to provide angle narking. MAYOR MATTEEWS asked that this be
laid over for further study.
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MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that in regard to the "Gym" we will help
the boys to put pressure on the schools to help with the
Gymnasium. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said that the boys want some
assurance that they have some place to play basket ball,
whether through the school or the Armory, and he had no objec-
tions to placing is on the ballot. Councilman Adams said that
it is very apparent from the state of the City's finances,
the City could not afford to construct a golf course if the
people vote for it; and A, straw vote Should be allowed on this
Gymnasium. COUNCILMAN FRITZ said that it would be a little
embarrassing for the City when the people ask what 1s it
going to cost to build a gymnasium and not know, we should
have some estimate. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said he thought this
was very unfair as we have had an estimate of from $100,000.00
to $350,000.00 to build a golf course and we do not know the
estimate of,cost of the Library, City Hall and Swimming Pool.
MR. STAFFEN, 928 "A" Avenue, was present and stated that it
is the feeling of the man on the street that if there was a
gymnasium it would take five or six hundred kids off the streets
and have a place where they can play basket ball; it seems
the question is whether the kids run the street or have a
place where they can go to play, or whether the minority play
golf. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that Mrs MacDonald stated that the
schools hoped to build a gymnasium at the High School. MR.
BARNES asked if the Gymnasium would be for everyone or only
for the school? MAYOR MATTHEWS said that if a municipal
gymnasium is built on City property it would be for everyone.
MR. BARNES said that the question is "when will we get that
gymnasium'? COUNCILMAN CURRY said that we are overlooking
the fact that this is to be straw vote and that it does not
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mean that the City would build the gymnasium or the golf
course. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT
SULLIVAN if in case this was put on as a straw vote could
both City and Schobls funds be used. MRS. SULLIVAN said legal
machinery is open and it is a matter of committee planning and
committee use. MRS. SULLIVAN said that she thought it was a
good time to present the °Report of Capital,Outlay Account°
at this time. The balance as of January 31, 1950 was
$106,957.29; tonight it was agreed to transfer $50,776.77 for
Lateral Sewere Project, and it was agreed to purchase a fire
truck for $17.788.54 and additional equipment is needed for
the fire truck in the amount of about $1500.00,,and $1800.00
on the well, which when paid will leave a balance of $35.101.00.
There is an anticipated income in the near future of $81,000.00
now on deposit for sewer connections; an antioipated transfer
out of General Fund of $17,000.00, and anticipated revenue of
$30,000.00 asdreinibursement of the 1946 Sewer Fund, making a
total of $128.000.00. Mrs. Sullivan stated that the City does
not have enough money to construct all the things that have
been proposed. MR. STAFFEN said he would far rather see this
gymnasium go on a bond issue than a juvenile home. MRS.
SULLIVAN said that within the next ten yearsia substantial
share of the $700,000.00 spent for lateral sewer lines is
expected to be returned through the $170.00 in lieu of district
sewer charge. The money comes back as the people connect to
the sewer and as new houses are built. MR. GRANGER said
whether this proposal goes on the ballot or not is.entirely
up to the Council. A. L. HOWELL,,2140 Palm Avenue, was
present and stated that if the people are given a chance to
choose between the golf course and the gymnasium the golf
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course would lose.
RESOLUTION NO, 5164 was read, to put the proposition to the
vote of the people at the General Election April 11, 1950,
shall the City of National City construct and operate a.
municipal gymnasium, Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that
the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
ENGINEER McCLURE stated that in regards to curbc in the center
of 12th Street, he had talked with Mr. Beuthel of the State
Highway Department and he informed Mr. McClure that since 12th
Street is a street of major importance it,would be possible
to construct the curbsLwith gas tax money; this would have
to be incorporated in the budget to the state. We could'also
use some of the money to oil the street, if'the Council so
desired. COUNCILMAN FRITZ,said he wondered if it would be
wise to construct a curb at this time, if it would not be better
to put a curb around each tree as the parking is at a premium.
COUNCILMAN THATCHER saidihe thought the full length curb would
make a better looking.street. PARE SUPERINTENDENT GAUTEREAUZ
stated that in regard to parking in back of the library, the
City Engineer, Administrative Consultant and himself worked
quite extensively on parking in this area. He said that.in
back of the Library where the new buildings are proposed,
would possibly take care of people coming to the Library and
City officea, as approximately 34 to 38 cars could be parked
there, It would also be possible to park on "A" Avenue by
cutting in on "A" by the Park and park on both sides of 14th
Street from "D" Avenue to the West. MAYOR MATTHEWS said he
thought that with adequate parking space it would make a much
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more beautiful street to put in full lergth curbs. He asked
Mr. McClure if the owners had been contacted to see if they
would agree to pay for the oiling. Mr.'MeClure said that the
first time they agreed, at that tite street was:muddy, then
two days later the street was dry, it was a different story.
Mr. McClure said he would suggest that the cost of oiling the
street be taken out of the gas tax money we can get the work
done, whereas 1f we wait to collect from the property owner
it will possibly be necessary to wait another winter. COUNCIL-
MAN CURRY said he understood that the people were objecting
to the price, they were quoted 42¢ a running foot. Mr. Mc-
Clure said this was a little wider strip than most streets.
MAYOR MATTHEWS said he thought the property owners on this
street should pay for their share of the oiling as it would
not be fair to property owners in other parts of the City who
must pay for their street. Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher,
that the City Engineer be authorized to put in curbs the full
length of 12th Street between National Avenue and "D" Avenue,
and the the fund necessary for construction of same be taken
from the gas tax money. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
ENGINEER McCLURE said there is a portion of "D" Avenue adjacent
to the City property between,12th and 14th Street where the
shoulder Should be eternized, and he would like authorization
to use soil cement to staffiize the Shoulder between the strip
pavement on the West side of "D". This would be put in with
City equipment and it is estimated that the material would
cost *530.00 for the two blocks, and be paid from the Street
Fund. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that Mr. Meclure'a
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request be granted., Carried, by the following vote -to -wit:
Ayes: Adams► Curry, Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 5165 was read, appropriating the sum of $2,550.00
from the unappropriated reserve in the General Fund of the
1949-50 budget for the conducting of a special census by the
Bureau of the Census; and that Mayor Matthews be authorized
to sign an agreement on behalf of the City with Philip,M.
Houser, Acting Director of the Census. Moved by Adams, seconded
by Fritz, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, -all Coun-
cilmen present voting aye.
MAYOR MATTHEWS said if there were no objections he would like
to appoint Thomas Crownover as a member of the Planning Com-
mission to fill a vacancy. COUNCILMAN.FRITZ said he had no
objections to appointing Mr. Crownover, but he thought it
might be a good idea to appoint someone from the Realty Board.
MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that they have a planning committee of
their own and they cooperate with the Planning Commission on
on special projects. COUNCILMAN CURRY said he did not believe
they would care to serve because of selling insurance. COUN-
CILMAN FRITZ stated that aome members do not sell insurance.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Thomas Crownover
be appointed as a member of the Planning Commission. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
MAYOR MATTHEWS stated that the Council Chamber is over -crowded
at Council Meetings; he wondered if it would be possible to
hold the Council meeting in the Judge's Chambers. ATTORNEY
WARNER said the Ordinance states that the meeting place,ahall
be at the City Halls Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams, that
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the Council meetings be held in the Judge's Chambers, and that
a sign be placed on the door of the Council Chamber informing
the public of the change. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye,
COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that he thought one of the Councilmen
Should serve on the Planning Commission; it is the practice in
a good many Cities. COUNCILMAN THATCHER said he did not think
they should have a vote., COUNCILMAN FRITZ said he thought
most of the Cities are getting away from it. The League of
California Cities says that it is not fair to vote on a question
at the Planning Commission meetings and then vote again at
the Council meetings. COUNCILMAN CURRY said that Escondido
have a Councilman on the Planning Commission and it seems to
work out quite well. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said he thought we would
get a better idea of the problems discussed if a Councilman
attended the meetings. COUNCILMAN FRITZ said that Mr. McClure
attends both meetings, MRS. SULLIVAN stated that more and
more of the Cities are getting away from the idea of having
a Councilman on the Planning Commission,
ATTORNEY WARNER reported on the request of,R. R. Shotwell to
have his property annexed to National City, which had been
referred to him. He said the request was in the form of a
letter and that it must be in the form of a petition, and he
would suggest that a letter be written to the 3hotwells re-
questing them to come in to the Administrative Office, so that
necessary requirements for the annexation can be explained to
them. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the letter
be written. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
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ATTORNEY WARNER reported on how many dogs constitute a kennel,
which was referred to him at the last meeting. Attorney
Warner said that °Six or more dogs, six months old or more,
constitute a kennel.°
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER McCLVRE stated that he would like to
know if Mr. Robinson is still needed for Water•Counsel. It
is necessary to give him thirty days notice to terminate the
retainer. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the contract
with Robinson and Burke be terminated. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN CURRY referred to the equipment necessary for the
striping of the streets. PURCHASING AGENT HARKEY said that he
has been checking on this matter but has not had time enough
to make a thorough check. He said the equipment we now have
would only make a single line of striping and not a double
one as desired. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that
Purchasing Agent Harkey report at, the next meeting with a
definite recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
ENGINEER McCLURE stated that there is sufficient money to
improve l8th Street and 24th Street, that was encumbered in
the gas tax money, but it will be the later part of June or
the first of July before the work can be done.
Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that the meeting be
closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
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