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National City, California, January ".7, 1350
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, Matthews. Councilmen absent:
Thatcher.
Moved by Fritz, seconded by Curry, that the reading of the
minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1950, and the
adjourned meeting of January 4, 1950, be dispensed with.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, McClure,
Vansant, Harkey, Gautereaux.
Warner,
BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented:
General Fund $ 7,495.07
Street Fund 3,612.48
Park M & I Fund 417.52
Lt, Diet. #1 Fund 32.65
Cap. Out. Fund 366.03
1946 Sewer Fund 109.81
Plan. Com. Fund 10.30
Payroll Fund 12,541.05
TOTAL $24,54.91
Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the bills be allowed
and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Matthews; Nays:
None.
RESOLUTION NO. 5124 was read, authorizing the payment of
$366.03 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Street
Equipment Operation, $72.88, House Connections; Vurgaeon
Printing Co., $31.16, Sanitation; Brown -Bevis Equipment Co.,
$54.88, House Connections; Tube -Equipment & Supply Co., 1203.94,
Police & Fire; J. R. Morehouse, 32.58, Memorial Bowl; Squires
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Belt Material Co., $ .59, Water Well. Moved by Fritz, seconded
by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Matthews,
Nays: None.
COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, which
recommended the approval of the following qualificetiDn for
the position of Recreation Leader, to be added to the :3ational
City Civil Service Position Classification Plan.
RECREATION LEADER
Under the supervision of the Park Superintendent and under the
direction of the Recreation Director to supervise organized
play at the city's recreation centers; to organize groups of
children and adults in recreation programs; to direct play
activities such as baseball, dramatics, dancing, and arts and
crafts; to teach games; to referee games; to issue and account
for play equipment; to make reports; and to keep records.
MINIMUM STANDARDS AND QUALSFICATIONS
Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade;
at least one year of experience in the leading of recreation
activities; leader of boys scouts, campfire girls, or similar
character building groups may be substituted for paid exper-
ience; a knowledge of games and play activities for all ages;
ability to direct others in play; ability to get along well
with a group; a knowledge of the principles of a public recrea-
tion program; neat in appearance, healthy, well poised; and
a pleasant personality. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Curry,
that the classification as recommended be accepted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
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COUNCILMAN THATCHER present,
REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION on the hearing held on
application of Joseph Alotta for on sale beer and wine license,
was read. A notice of a public hearing held January 10, 1950,
was sent out from the Engineers Office to every home within
300 feet of 419 Palm Avenue, It was unanimously agreed that
the Planning Commission report the resluts of the hearing to
1 the City Council suggesting that if the license is granted,
it be granted to Mr. Alotta personally, making it non -transfer-
able. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the report be
accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUN-
CILMAN ADAMS said that in view of the fact that one of tie
persona who signed a protest also signed the petit'lr. '. favor
it leaves just two valid persons protesting in the -rc' with
sixty-three having no objections. COUNCILMAN FRITZ asked if
the Board of Equalization can issue a license to one person,
making it non -transferable. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER McCLURE
stated that he had talked with Chief of Police Bates who in-
formed him that under certain conditions that can be done.
Mr. McClure said that Chief Bates has changed his recommendation
in regard to a license being granted Mr. Alotta, and that if
it could be referred back to him he would be in favor of allowing
it. COUNCILMAN THATCHER asked if the Chief had made a report on
it and Mr. McClure said that he had not. Moved by Adams,
seconded by Curry, that Mr. Alotta be granted his license
contingent on the subsequent approval of Chief of Police Bates.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION was read. At,the meeting of
the Planning Commission held January 10, 1950, a Record of
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Survey Map on the Easterly one-half of Westerly one-half of
Easterly one-half of Southerly one-half of 20 Acre Lot 4,
Quarter Section 132, Rancho de la Nacion, was studied and
discussed, The Planning Commission recommended that this
Record of Survey Map be accepted. C. H. IRELAND was present
and stated that this Record of Survey Map is another Map
entirely from the Survey Map presented previously. Mr. Ireland
stated that 16th Street now has sidewalk and curbs and a por-
tion of 15th Street has been oiled. Mr, Ireland said he be-
lieved that the Council had nothing set up that they are going
to require, so that all he could do was to bring it ` - 1ecord
of Survey Map and find out, Mr. Ireland stated th^' t '_n land
abuts on dedicated streets.
MAYOR MATTHEWS asked ENCI!ILEER
McCLURE how we are progressing on the new Ordinance which will
require street improvemertm, and Mr. McClure said it was pretty
well set up. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked what could be done in order
to get something in the record that sidewalks and streets are
required. COUNCILMAN FRITZ stated that he thought that the
last map Mr. Ireland brought in the Council was justified in
accepting, as Mr. Ireland had not been informed of any require-
ments. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that we accept
this man if the owner puts in the minimum requirements such as
curbs and piling of streets. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
LETTER FROM R. S. GORDON & COMPANY in reference to release of
Continental Cesualty Company, was presented, A draft =n the
amount of 427,44 was attached in settlement of all claims
arising out of accident at or near Division Street and Gladiola
Drive, National City,
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RESOLUTION MO. 5125 was read, authorizing Mayor Matthews to
sign a realease for settlement of all claims ag"ainst,the
Dairy Mart Farms arising out of an accident at or near Division
and Gladiola Drive, National City. Mooed by Curry, seconded
by Fritz, that the Resolution be adopted„ Carried, all Coun-
cilmen present voting ayes
COMMUNICATION FROM FIRST CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHL3G.:, was
read. The letter states that they would like the Council
to grant them permission to use the Community Building without
charge on either March 3rd or 4th to put on an entertainment
show. COUNCILMAN FRITZ stated that we have had these requests
practically ever since we started the Recreation Building and
it has been the plicy not to grant any free permits. It costs
42.50 per night for the custodian plus,the cost of the utilities.
Councilman Fritz said that there are a lot of worthy organiza-
tions and if we permit one organization free use of the building
we will break down the barriers and it will be difficult to
know which is worthy, and he did not believe anybody has had
free use of the building, MAYOR MATTHEWS asked what the charge
was for the use of the Building and MR. HARKEY stated t:lat
there is a minimum charge of $7,50 for from 1 nereon to 100,
and from 100 to 200 it is 115.00 per evening. Moved by.Adams,
seconded by Fritz, that the request be denied. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
REQUEST OF JOHN E. GOENE'RETT for disabled veterans free peddling
license, was read, Moved by Uurry, seconded by Thatcher, that
the request be referred to the Chief of Police and City Attorney
for checking. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye
REQUEST OF FRANK BRUNO for renewal of disabled veterans free
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business,licenae, was read. Moved by Curry, seconded by
Thatcher, that the request be referred to the City Attorney
and the Chief of Police for checking. Carried. all Council-
men present voting aye,
MAYOR MATTHEWS announced that it was 8;00 P.M. o'clock and
a hearing would be held relative to the closing of a portion
of IV Avenue between 18th and 24th Streets. MRS. ANNA E.
GEHRING, 1827 "K" Avenue was present and protected against
the closing. ARTHUR EDDY, 1132 E•. 20th Street, was present
and favored the cloasinga MRS. VAZQUEZ, 1805 "K" Avenue, was
present and,protested the closing. Moved by Adams, seconded
by Thatcher, that the matter be referred back to•the. planning
Commission and the people that made their protests check to
find out when the matter is going to be re -discussed. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION regarding residence
within the City on future examinations, was read. The letter
stated that the following changes should be made in accordance
with rule 13.2, 13.3 and 13.4 of the Civil Service Rules. (a)
There should not be any residence requirement to take the
examinations. However, a rule should be established which
would provide that any National City Employee who, 6 months
after attaining his permanent Civil Service status, has'not
established permanent residence within the City of National
City, has established a prima facie cause for dismissal. (b)
Any Civil Service Employee who is not a resident of National
City at the time this rule is adopted Shall heve a period of
one year in which to establish residence within the City.
Failure to do so shall establish prima facie cause for dismissal.
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(c) The members of this Commission agree that preference, as
a matter of departmental policy, should be given to residents
of National City. This preference, however, could be given
to one of the three eligibles certified for each job opening.
Failure of any National City resident to attain this status
would indioate that other qualified persona should be given
an opportunity to become a resident. All members of this Civil
Service Commission recommend that the National City Council
amend the -Civil Service Rules in accordance with Section (a)
and (b) of this letter. A letter from the Employees' Associa-
tion was read which stated that they would like to go on
record as being in favor of all future applicants ",:• :5ty
positions being residents of the City of National Ci`,•, six
months after their permanent appointment. Regarding the matter
of present employees the Association makes no recommendation
and would like to leave the matter to the Civil Service Com-
mission. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Thatcher, that the
recommendations as set up by the Civil Service Commission.
be accepted. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said he thought the recommenda-
tions of the Civil Service Commission do not do a thing; if a
person qualifiee for the position there is nothing to stop
them from being appointed. He said he did not think the
National City Employees' Association should make a recommendation.,
Councilman Adams said he thought it was very unfair because
we have in National City two or three thousand people ito are
out of work and some sort of preference to City rest' "te
should be written in the Ordinance. ED. IN1A_LLS, G�_'irnan
of the Civil Service Commission was present and stated he
would be glad to make a comment. He stated that the Civil
Service Commission is desirous of doing two things; first to
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allow the people to get a good bargain; the City Council could
give preference to residents by selecting one of the top three.
Mr. Ingalls said it was very clearly the feeling of the Civil
Service Commission if no National City employee is qualified
we would have to go outside. He stated that we can go to
San Diego and take an examination, but they require that the
employee establish residence in San Diego six months after
attaining his Civil Service status. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said
he would go along with this if the department heads have to
give preference to National City residents.
Mr. Ingalls
said that is beyond the prerogative of the Civil Service
Commission. COUNCILMAN FRITZ stated that it has b^ar `,'-e
policy of the Council in the past several years to : prefer-
ence to,a National City man. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said that was
correct, the point he is making is that this be put in law,
so that if somebody in the future tries to "monkey" with it
it cannot be changed. COUNCILMAN FRITZ said we set up the
qualifications of Recreation Leader. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said
we could have an escape clause in it. MAYOR MATTHEWS said
we definitely have in the past tried to give preference to
National City residents. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said he would vote
for the motion if it is mandatory that preference be given to
National City residents. He said he would like to see this
changed and Mr. Ingalls said that it will be re -written. He
said that the Council passes on every appointment, whereas the
Department Head just makes the recommendation. MAYC- .zTTHEWS
said that he has no objection to making it,rn ndator;r that a
National City resident be given preference, and at the same
time give enough latitude if the National City people are not
forthcoming. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
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COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF, COMMERCE with ref-
erence to funds for the Maytime Band Review, was read. The
letter states that in order to stage an even larger Band Review
than last year the Chamber of Commerce is requesting financial
help on this From the City of National City. The total amount
needed is $4,000.00 and they are asking National City for
$3,000.00. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said he would like to state that
this is one contribution to the Chamber of Commerce that he
would like to vote for. He said he talked with Mr. Dyster a
few weeks ago regarding the Band Review, and they are expecting
this to be quite spectacular. Councilman Adams said he
wondered if it would be possible to have it televised over BFMB.
RESOLUTION NO. 5126 was read, authorizing the payment of
83,000.00 to the Chamber of Commerce for the Maytime Band
Review, thus amending the Agreement between the City of National
City and the Chamber of.Commerce, so that the Chamber of
Commerce may receive $5,40.0,00 instead of $4,800.00 for the
fiscal year starting July 1, 1949.and ending June 30, 1950,
Moved by Adams, seconded by Fritz, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
LETTER FROM U. S. ARMY RECRUITING SERVICE with reference to
location of camden sign, was read. The letter states that
written permission must be granted by the City for the place-
ment of a Camden sign. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams,
that this be referred to the City Attorney. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
RESIGNATION OF CHARLES E. GUNTER, Maintenance Man in the
Street Department, was read. The resignation was accepted by
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Superintendent of Streets Finnerty, effective January 16, 1950.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Fritz, that the resignation be
accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
APPLICATION of JennIl jie zrner to move a building from
1814 Main Street, :San"Diega.-to Lots 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in
Block 1 of 10 Acre Lot 5, QuatkiSection,153, was read.
Application was approved by,,;Jemestn ,'93rd, Building Inspector.
Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the request be
granted, provided thebu/Aging ct+hfozms-with the building
code and is completed within gi ldhnt18 from this date.
Carried, by the,following,vote $01wdit: Ayes: Adams, Curry,
Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE.BA4`ES regarding trans-
fer of Johnnie's Card Room license, was read. The letter states
that after investigation into the character of Mr, Lee Morgan,
he recommends that the card room license of Johnnie's Card
Room, located at 736 National Avenue, be transferred from,
John Hasley and associates to Lee Morgan. Moved by Curry,
seconded by Adams, that the transfer be made. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5127 was read, authorizing the deduction of
Assessment #3239 from the Current Roll, which covers the Ni
of Lot 20, Block 6 of Home Crest "A° in Quarter Section 128.
This assessment was properly included in Assessment 028464
The duplication amounts to $25.58 for tax and $1.02
penalty. Moved by Adams,,seconded by Fritz, tint t:_e Resolu-
tion be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM PURCHASING AGENT HARKEY was read with
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reference to the agreement with the Signal 0i1 Company. Under
this agreement the Signal 011 Company is to furnish the City
of National City with Signal Ethyl Gasoline at $.19 per gallon,
and Signal Regular Gasoline at $.18 per gallon from January 1,
1950 to March 7, 1950. This agreement will temporarily
replace an existing contract with the Macmillan 011 Company,
which has closed its National City branch office. The Mac-
millan Company made arrangements with the Signal 0i1 Company
to provide us with gasoline e.t the same price for the balance
of their contract Which ends March 7, 1950. PURCHASING AGENT
HARKEY recommended that this agreement be accepted and signed;
and that permission be granted to advertise for bids for the
year March 7, 1950 to March 1, 1951. Moved by Fritz, seconded
by Thatcher, that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to
advertise for bids for gasoline for the year March 7, 1950 to
March 1, 1951. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye,.
RESOLUTION NO. 5128 was read, authorizing Mayor Matthews to
sign the agreement with the Signal 0i1 Company to furnish the
City of National City with gasoline from January 1, 1950 to
March 7, 1950, thereby temporarily replacing the existing
contract with the, Macmillan 011 Company. Moved by Fritz,
seconded,by Adams, that the.Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting ay&.
APVLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE for off sale beer
and wine by Victor C. Cardiel, Jr. & Richard C. Dacheff, 1539
E. 8th Street, was read Application was approved by Chief of
Police Bates. Mayo Matthews ordered the application filed,
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RESOLUTION NO. 5129 was read, authorzing the transfer of
$75,000.00 from the Unapportioned Tax Fund to the following
funds as requested by City Treasurer Vanaant:
General Fund $ .45 S20'454955
Library Fund. .23 10'454,55
Park M & I Fund .25 11,363,63
Plan, Com. Fund .07 3481.82
Retirement Fund .31 14,090.91
Sink, Fund #4 45+ 2'500,00
Sink. Fund #6
Sink. Fund #8 ,22i 10,227a27
$1,b5 $75,000.00
Moved by Fritz. seconded by Thatcher,
that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5130 was read, authorizing the City Clerk to
protest County Tax Sale #5428 on Lots 3 to 9 inclusive in
Block 139'of National City. Moved by Adams, seconded by
Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun-
cilmen present voting aye.
MR. ARTHUR EDDY said some more of the people interested in the
closing of a portion of "IC" Avenue are now present and that it
appears that all except the two ladies favor the closing. Mr.
Eddy asked if it would be possible to hear from these other
people who are now present. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that It would
be agreeable. MR. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 ''J" Avenue, and JOHN
LANDERS, 2205 "J" Avenue, were present and favored the closing.
MRS. GEHRING, 1827 "K" Avenue and MRS, VAZQUEZ, 1805 "K"
Avenue. said they would like that block left an 80 foot street
and the City could go ahead and close the rest of it. ENGINEER
McCLURE explained that it would leave a 48 foot travelway for
that particular end of the street and the rest would be reduced
to a 40 foot travelway, Highland Avenue South of 24th Street
is a 40 Foot travelway, It is the Engineer's recommendation
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that a portion of "K" Avenue from 18th to 24th Street be
closed. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said as far as the majority rules
thirty percent of the property owners can come in and tie up
the improvement. Most of the objectors here are concentrated
in this one block; that block could be left as is, or if the
property owners on the West aide wanted their portion closed the
East side could be left open.
CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that
if they were thinking about leaving one block open it would
be necessary to check and see if this could legally be done as
the Ordinance called.for the six blocks. Moved by Fritz,
seconded by Thatcher, that the motion made to have this matter
referred back to the Planning Commission be,rescinded. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews.
Nays: Adams, Curry.
RESOLUTION NO. 5131 was read, closing a portion of "K" Avenue
between 18th and 24th Streets. Moved by Fritz, seconded by
Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fritz, Thatcher, Matthews.
Nays: Adams, Curry.
R. L. JENSEN, 41 E. 2nd Street, was present and criticized the
Council's action on the Closing of "K" Avenue.
HkRVEY W. GILLESPIE was present, and commended the Council in
their action on the Closing of "K" Avenue.
COUNCILMAN CURRY said he voted against the Closing as the
motion was made that it be held over until the next meeting,
that he stated was his main reason for voting against it.
COUNCILMAN ADAMS said that the Council to watch is the one
who never has a divided vote. MR. LOUCKS was present and
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criticized the Council in Closing streets. MA, HARVEY was
present and said that there has been quite a discussion and he
would like to see the Council draw up an Ordinance in the near
future which states how many people must sign for or against
an improvement, thereby giving the people of National City
a law to go by. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said that all of this comes
under the State Code, MR. HARVEY said that he would suggest
then that we have copies of the State Code available for the
use of the publio so they have something to work with,
CITY ENGINEER MCCLURE said that he had tentative plans ready
for the housing of equipment over at the City Garage, but
that he thought the plans should be laid over for some study;
that either a committee of the Council or the Planning Com-
mission should make a study and recommendations of the entire
block, looking,to the future development of this entire area.
Moved by Adams,,seoonded by Fritz, that this be given further
study. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 3132 was read authorizing the re -appointment
of Fred C, Peterman and John W. Gardner as members of the
Planning Commission, for a term of four years, effective
January 21, 1950. Moved by Curry, seconded by Fritz, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
MR. INGALLS was present and stated that the Civil Service
Commission unanimously decided that they would like to see
the Sanitation,Department bracketed into Civil Service.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the matter be refer-
red to the City Attorney. Carried, all Councilmen present
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voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEG0 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE was read.
The letter states that the San Diego Public Safety Committee
unanimously adopted a Resolution which was forwarded to Clifford
E. Peterson, Commissioner, Highway -Patrol, State of California,
Sacramento, requesting hie consideration of augumenting the
State Highway Patrol in San Diego County to a sufficient
strength to carry out the duties imposed upon it and to
maintain that strength in parity with other Counties in the
State. The State Highway Patrol Squard in San Diego in 1942
consisted of 41 Patrolmen working forty-eight hours each
week. At the present time there are thirty State Highway
Patrolmen on forty -hour shifts per week. In that period of
time, between 1942 and this date, our population, our regis-
tration and the demands upon our highways and streets have
consietehtly increased. The letter asks our consideration of
a Supporting Resolution which they consider vital and of deep
concern.
RESOLVTICN NO. 5133 was read stating the desire of the Council
of the City of National City to augument the State Highway
Patrol in San Diego County. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres-
ent voting aye.
LETTER FROM J. R. TOWNSEND CO.., INC., was read. The letter
/take that the Council consider their request of having a
portion of the curb in front of their showroom at llth and
National Avenue painted out as a "No Parking" area or "Loading
Zone" or a "15-minute parking" area so that it will be possible
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to move their cars from the showroom floor; as occasion..
ally people park their cars in front of the door and it is
impossible for them to move their cars. ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER MoCLVBE stated that he thought some study should be
made of this and recommended that it be referred to the Traffic
Committee. Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that ADMIN-
ISTRATIVE OFFICER McCL'JRE's recommendationte approved. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER McCLURE stated that he had received an
acknowledgment from the "Western City" stating they will be
very glad to publish the announcement that the City of National
City invitee appllcr.tions for the position of administrative
officer. This will appear in their February issue. Mr. McClure
stated that he had received one application and would like to
suggest that it be considered,after we have the bulk of
applications„ Moved by Adams, seconded by Fritz, that the
application be laid over until a future date. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
REIDORT FROM B. J. GAUTEREAUX, PARK SUPERINTENDENT, was read.
The report states that the "National City" sigr. over National
Avenue has been repainted and checked by the Electrical Products
Company. Mr, Gautereaux stated that he inspected the poles
below he surface, and find them to be in good condition at
present, The Shuffleboard Club Building has beoome dangerous
due to dry rot on the south side. Mr. Gautereaux stated that
this needs immediate attention, and as this is set up in the
outlay budget he would like permission to make this repair at
an acprcximate coot of '4170.00. The tentative report on the
pool plant and piping is as follows: The vacuum suction lines
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are of standard malable steel pipe and are completely worn out.
Cost to replace same, materials only, 1411.50; five lf:" outlets
on scum gutter linen to be temporarily repaired, and one
pump suction line through pool wall to be replaced. This work
to be done by the plumbing mechanic with the c5.ty furnishing
the common labor. Estimate by National City plumbing contractor -
material and labor 175,00: estimate to temporarily repair
filters attached 1225.00; miscellaneous pipe fittings and
pertinent items 122.00; oernnt and concrete for patching
and walk repair 135,00; total cost estimate for temporary
repairs 1405.50.
RESOLUTION NO. 5134 was read, authorizing Park Superintendent
Gautereaux to make the repairs on the Shuffleboard Club
Building and the temporary repairs cn the pool plant, as
specified in his report, Moved by Fritz, seconded by Curry,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres-
ent voting aye.
REPORT ON THE COMPLETION OF THE WATER WELL, was read. The 12"
well was started in September 1949, completed, tested and
capped January 5, 1950. The well was drilled to a total depth
of 795,feet, the bottom being sealed with rook and concrete
7 feet, leaving thc, total depth of 788 feet. The 12" casing
extends the tull depth of the well which is a definite asset
in our favor, Eight strata of water sands were perforated,
twc of which were outstanding in pressure and water yield,
A bill in the ems•;nt of S10,826,53 has been presented by the
San Diego 'amp and Well Drillers, Tnus far they have received
C8,971 57 leaving a balance of $1,854,96, The contract calls
for a 10% ^ertencion for a period of 30 days leaving a balance
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due and payable of 1772.31. The payment of this amount is
recommended by City Engineer McClure.
RESOLUTION NO. 5135 was read, authorizing the payment of
$772.31 to the San Diego Pump and Well Driller?, which is the
balance due on the Water Well. Moved by Adams,,seconded by
Fritz, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Fritz, Thatcher,
Matthews. Nays: None.
FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE REPORT AND REPORT OF THE CITY POLICE
DEPARTMENT for the year 1949 were presented. Moved by Adams,
seconded by Thatcher, that the reports be accepted and plaoed
on file. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
LETTER FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read, in which was en-
closed for the City of National City'e files, in connection
with the freeway now under construction in National City,
between 14th Street and the south city limits, the following
documents: Counterpart of the Agreement between the San
Diego, Arizona and Eastern Railway Company and the City of.
National City, copy of National City's Resolution No. 5062,
and a fully executed counterpart of the Agreement between
the San Diego, Arizona and Eastern Railway Company, the City
of National City and the State of California, and Resolution
No. 5063. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that theme
documents be placed on file. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
ATTCRNEY WARNER stated that at the meeting of January 4, 1950,
the matter of the Eridgo petition was referred to him, and in
order to bring it up to date he said that the petition was
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originally signed by 484 qualified electors and after the writ
of mandamus was filed the affidavit of compliance contained
the signatures of 996 qualified electors. Attorney Warner
said that there were two ways of handling this, either repeal
the ordinance, if not repealed 1t must go on the ballot at
the next regular election, or hold a special election.
RESOLUTION NO. 5136 was read, authorizing the City Attorney
to draw up the necessary legal document to put °Bridgo° on
the ballot at the regular election in April. Moved by Thatcher,
seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 5137 was read, rescinding Resolution No. 5123,
and authorizing the appointment of Verne 0. Warner as City
Attorney, effective January 4, 1950, salary to be 1200.00
per month retainer fee and extra money for special work.
Moved by Adams,seconded by Fritz, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ENGINEER McCLURE stated that in regard to the idea of Mr.
Harvey's that we have the information concerning improving
of streets, etc.; the oiling of the streets is requested by
the property owner, they buy the oil and the Street Department
does the work. If sidewalks and curbs are desired they may
supply their own contractor, or it may be done under the 1911
Act which calla for bids, and Engineer McClure stated that
he believed everyone in his office is familiar with this
procedure. If the property owner wants to put in his own
sidewalk and curb, the policy of the City is to set their grade
stakes for them, and establish their grades. COUNCILMAN ADAMS
asked Mr. McClure if he had an Assistant Engineer. Mr. McClure
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stated that he borrows a man from the Street Department when
needed. Mr. McClure said that he could use an assistant, and
COUNCILMAN ADAMS said that he thought he should have some
additional help. COUNCILMAN FRITZ said he believed that
Engineer MoClure has had authorization to hire additional
help if necessary. Mr. McClure said that he would like an
expression from the Council as to what they would like in the
way of establishing grades on "A" Avenue between 20th and
22nd Streets. Mr. McClure said that he is working on the
Ordinance which changes the travelway from 40 feet to 48 feet.
COUNCILMAN CURRY asked whether the streets are in ehapenow to
go ahead' with the oiling program we started last year. Engineer
McClure said that the Street Department is working on that
weather
every day that/will permit. There is enough work waiting for
the Street Department that would take every day for a year.
COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that two or three weeks ago he talked
with Mr. Dyster and he informed Councilman Adams that he had
never received the information he requested from the City
regarding our tidelands. This was a promotion scheme to work
with the Chamber of Commerce and they needed certain infor-
mation relative to utilities. Councilman Adams said that he
was very surprised to find that they had been unable to get
the information and he wished that the Administrative Officer
would check on it.
COUNCILMAN FRITZ stated that he would like to see the salary
set up of the Councilmen that they receive $10.00 a meeting
with not over four meetings a month. If they received $50.00
a c.)_^.th a Councilman could attend six council meetings a year
anti for that he would be paid $100.00 a meeting. Councilman Fritz
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said that he would like to have the Council reconsider it, as
it will soon be going on the ballot. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said
that this way a Councilman would receive an increase from
$10.00 to 220,00 a month, usually there are only two meetings
a month. COUNCILMAN FRITZ said that we have been having
on the average of three meetings a month; and according to
the minutes of December 20, 1949 that a Councilman receive
$50.00 per month or receive nothing, you cannot put an
alternate on the ballot. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked how this could
be worked out, COUNCILMAN ADAM$ stated that he thought a
Councilman should get paid enough to take care of his expenses,
the idea that public officials are to work free is foolish as
a poor man could not afford to do that. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked
Attorney Warner if he cannot put on the ballot "that a Coun-
cilman's pay shall be ` 50.00per month, or that it shall be
nothing". Attorney Warner said that he can put it on but
that we might run into quite a legal problem, COUNCILMAN
P'RITZ stated that it was not so much the amount as it is the
way it is set up. MAYOR MATTHEWS said that he was sure open
to argument. Attorney Warner said that these matters should
be prepared and realty for final adoption by the second meeting
in February. MR. THOMPSON said that National City used to be
a °one-horse' town but now National City is getting to be a
"big Business", and he thought that $50.00 a month for the
Councilmen should be a minimum. MR. JENSEN stated that the
average Iran that runs for Council knows that he is going to
be before the public, and it would be childish to say if you
•don't go to a meeting you will not get paid, we should not
try to control the lives of the Councilmen.
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COUNCILMAN FRITZ stated that he believed there are two more
things that should go on the ballot; oasis parking metere;
and if the golf course does not pass, should we, sell some of
the land? Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the
Attorney be instructJd to draw up the necessary legal docu-
ment to nut "perking meters" on the ballot. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR MATTHEWS said be
thought the question of selling some of the land where the
proposed golf course is located should be left up to the in-
coming Council. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said that he was inclined
to agree with Mayor Matthews. He also stated that he thought
we should attempt to lease the well immediately.
COUNCILMAN FRITZ stated that he would like to make a motion
that all departments except the uniformed ones go on a forty
hour week. MAYOR MATTHEWS asked if this could not be referred
to the Civil Service Commission. COUNCILMAN FRITZ said that
he thought it is up to the Council to make the decision.
COUNCILMAN ADAMS said that he agreed with Councilman Fritz;
the City should have a forty hour week. PURCHASING AGENT
HARXEY said that the Employees' Committee had asked sometime
ago that the miscellaneous employees go on a forty hour week
and uniformed employees be granted a raise to compensate for
the forty-eight hours. MR. INGALLS said that the Civil Service
Commission has been asked about that officially and unofficially
for the last four years. ENGINEER McCLURE said that there is
a skeleton crew always available on the Street Department;
and in the Engineer's Office 4e would like someone there on
Satu-clays to answer questions, as there are so many people
doing their own work on their hones who come in for information.
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RESOLUTION NO, 5138 was read, authorizing a forty hour week
to the employeee of Netipnal City with the exception of the
uniformed depctmen`s. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Adams,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres-
ent voting aye,.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Attorney be
instructed to draw up the necessary legal document, setting
the monthly salary for a Councilman at $$50.00. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Fritz, that the meeting be
closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ATTEST:
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