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National City, California, April 5, 1949.
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Gilbert E. Fritz at 7:30 P. M. o'clock. Councilmen present:
Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: None.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the reading of the
minutes of the regular meeting of March 15, 1949, and the
special meeting of April 1, 1949, be dispensed with• Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Dickson, Campbell,
Gautereaux, McClure,
BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented:
General Fund
Street Fund
Park M & I Fund
1946 Sewer Fund
Unapportioned Tax Fund
Capital Outlay Fund
Light. Dist. #1
Payroll
TOTAL . o . . e • • .
$79,614.82
958.57
284.81
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125.96
175.00
2.65
Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the bills be allowed
and warrants ordered drawn for same, Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz,
Nays: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 4931 was read, authorizing the payment of $175.00
from the Capital Outlay Fund to Henry W. Algert, for engineeringt
Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
REVEREND ERNY presented a petition to the Council asking that
Bridgo-Bingo be banned in National City. The petition was signed
by 1,081 residents. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the
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Petition be received and placed on file. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
MAYOR FRITZ stated that the matter of Bridgo-Bingo was at the
end of the agenda and asked if it could be moved up on the
agenda since a number of people in the audience were present who
were interested in this. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher,
that Bridgo-Bingo be moved to the first of the agenda. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL if the.Ordinance was set up and on file;
Attorney Campbell stated it was. Moved by Adams, that the ord-
inance licensing and regulating games of skill and science be
presented for the second reading and that the heading only be
read, Thatcher seconded the motion with the reservation that the
Attorney be authorized to set up an ordinance which bans Bridgo-
Bingo January 1, 1950. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Adams, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: Curry, Matthews.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that the entire ordinance would have
to be read. Ordinance number 758 was read. Moved by Adams,
seconded by Thatcher, that the ordinance be adopted. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Thatcher, Fritz.
Nays: Curry, Matthews. COUNCILMAN CURRY moved to shelve the
ordinance on the grounds that the game Bridgo-Bingo is not to
the best interest and welfare of the people of National City,
but the motion was lost. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher,
that the Chief of Police screen the applicants and have him make
his report at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye. Moved by Matthews, that the City Attorney be
directed to draw up a prohibiting ordinance. COUNCILMAN ADAMS
moved to table the motion but MAYOR FRITZ ruled that it was out
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of order to do so. Councilman Matthews motion was seconded by
Curry. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry,
Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: Adams.
APPLICATIONS TO THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION for beverage
licenses were submitted as follows: Edward L. Upson, 135 West
8th St., Piggly Wiggly of San Diego, Inc., 130 East 8th St.;
Vista Markets, Inc. #2, 108 East 8th St., Henry B. Taylor &
Earle R. Williamson, 732 West 22nd Street; all off sale beer
and wine. The applications were approved by Chief of Police
Bates, and Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz ordered them filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 4932 was read, accepting the following grant
deeds for street purposes only; and authorizing City Clerk Alston
to have same recorded: DAVID WAND MARGARET E. BIRD, W 12' S
25' N 55' E 13' W 25' N 55' of SEj of 40 Acre Lot 1 of Quarter
Section 132 Rancho de la Nacion according to Map No. 166 on
file in the Recorders Office of San Diego County, California.
This Grant Deed is made to correct that Certain Grant Deed
executed by the Grantors herein to the City of National City,
and recorded in Book 3120, Page 236, San Diego County official
records, of the following described property: W 12' S 25' N 55'
and the E 13' W 25' N 55' SE`t of I Section 132, of Rancho de la
Nacion, according to Map No. 166; DANIEL J. AND ELEANORA M.
CORLISS, Most Nly 30' of most Nly 396' of E} W 330' of Na ofNW}
of 80 Acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 129; PETER HUISVELD JR. AND
ALICE M. HUISVELD, the S 30' E 101.52' W 1151.30' of 80 Acre
Lot 1, Quarter Section 129; HERBERT A. AND MARY E. BARNES, the
most Nly 30' of NI of Ell of NE3 of W} of 80 Acre Lot 2, also
the most Nly 30' of NW+ El of 80 Acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 129;
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RAYMOND AND FRANCES M. IO NNY, the most Nly 30' of all that
portion of 8o Acre Lot 2 in Quarter Section 129, described as
follows: Commencing at the Swly corner of said Quarter Section
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129; theme il9° West, 20 chains to the NWly corner of said 8o
Acre Lot 2;thence ff1° East along the Nly line of said Lot 2,
10 chains to the true point of beginning; thence continuing N
71° East along the Nly line of said Lot 2, 2} chains; thence
South 19° East, 6 chains; thence South 71° West, 2* chains;
thence North 19° West 6 chains to the point of beginning.
EXCEPTING therefrom that portion thereof, if any, which lies
within the North half of the West half of the Southwest Quarter
of said Quarter Section 129; WEST COAST CORPORATION, A 20-foot
easement for street purposes over that portion of the Southeast
Quarter of Quarter Section 106, described as follows: Commencing
at the Northwesterly corner of Rancho Hills Unit No. 2, accord-
ing to Map thereof No. 2389 filed in the office of the County
Recorder, being also the Northwesterly corner of Lot 44 of said
subdivision; thence S 18°58'30" East along the Westerly line
of said subdivision a distance of 147.15 feet to the true point
of beginning and being also the Southeasterly corner of that
parcel of land conveyed to Gilbert E. Fritz and Mary Fritz. by
deed recorded in Book 2708, Page 140 of Official records; thence
continuing S 18°58'30" East along the Westerly line of said
Rancho Hills Unit No. 2, beirg also the Westerly line of Palmer
Way as shown on said Map, a distance of 306' to its intersection
with the Westerly prolongation of the Northerly line of Palmer
Street as shown on said Map No. 2389; thence S 70o541 West along
said Westerly prolongation a distance of 20 feet; thence.N 18°
58'30" West parallel with said Westerly line of Rancho Hills
Unit No. 2 a distance of 306 feet to the Southerly line of said
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Fritz's land; thence Easterly along said southerly line a distance
of 20 feet to the true point of beginning; IENNETH M. & ALENE
P. JOHNSON, E 30' of the following described property: E. Por.
of the S 62' of N 288' of N} of W+ of W4 of 80 Acre Lot 2, Quarter
Section 130. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
APPLICATIONS FOR REFUNDS on Sewer Connections were read as
follows: G. F. SMITH, 1723 E. 5th Street; and D. J. GRIFFIN,
1727 E. 5th Street. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that
a refund of $25.00 each be paid to G. F. Smith and D. J. Griffin.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry,
Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
APPLICATIONS for refunds on business licenses were read as
follows: NOEL C. DEARDOFF, 1244 - 47th Street, San Diego 2, re-
quested a refund of $2.50. LILLIAN Y. RADCLIFF, 215 "E" Avenue,
National City requested a refund of $7.25. The requests were
approved by License Collector Bates. Moved by Adams, seconded
by Thatcher, that the refunds be made. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz.
Nays: None.
APPLICATION BY IENNETH C. DANLEY to move a building to Lots 19
and 20 and portion of closed 25th Street, Block 1 of Smith &
Plante's Sub., 10 Acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 152, was read.
Application was approved by James A. Bird, Building Inspector.
Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted,
provided the building conforms with the building code and is
completed within six months from this date. Carried, by the
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following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher,
Fritz. Nays: None.
APPLICATION BY BENARD WARE to move a building to Lot 5, Block
208, City Plat, was read. Application was approved by James A.
Bird, Building Inspector. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry,
that the request be granted, provided the building conforms
with the building code and is completed within six months from
this date. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams,
Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO UNION ACADEMY, was read, requesting
establishment of grade on Fourth Street, in front of the school
property at 2700 E. 4th Street, The letter also requested an
estimate of the cost of oil for road surface from the easterly
corner of the school property to the westerly corner of the
fence. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the City
Engineer be instructed to establish a grade on Fourth Street.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM GEORGE A. JOHNSON was read protesting the use
of sidewalks by a service station at 25th & National Avenue.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the letter be referred
to Administrative Officer Dickson. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read,
protesting the issuance of 8ridgo licenses. Mayor Fritz ordered
the communication filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM H. B. TAYLOR, Popular Corn Products, was
read. Mz. Taylor stated that on numerous occasions he has
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brought to the attention of the City Council the condition of
Cleveland Avenue. Mayor Fritz stated that four or five letters
have been written to Mr. Taylor and he has been contacted in
regard to this matter, and ordered the communication filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY RECREATION COMMITTEE was read,
requesting the Council to fill the vacancy in the Recreation
Committee. The vacancy was caused by the death of Larry Otis.
Councilman Matthews stated that Mr. Shotwell, the postman,
would like to work with this committee. Councilman Thatcher
requested that the matter be laid over until the next regular
meeting.
COMMUNICATION FROM JAMES A. BIRD, FIRE MARSHAL, was read,
recommending the following hydrant installations: Northeast
corner of 10th Street and Harding Avenue, Northeast corner of
l6th & Orange Streets, and East side of Palm Avenue at 6th
Street. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the request
be granted and the installation be approved. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY RECREATION COMMITTEE was read,
requesting that a representative from the Police Department and
Recreation Department be appointed to serve as members of the
Board of Directors to govern activities of a Boys Club in
National City. Councilman Adams asked if it would be in order
to assign the Chief of Police to act on such a committee. PARK
SUPERINTENDENT GAUTEREAUX stated that the Chief of Police is
already acting as a member of the board. Mr. Gautereaux stated
it was the intention to get a representative from a number of
organizations in the City to serve on the Board of Directors,
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who will carry on negotiations and lay the ground work for a
Boys Club. Moved by Adam!, seconded by Thatcher, that Park
Superintendent Gautereaux be the representative from the
National City Recreation Department. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
REPORT FROM B. J. GAUTEREAUX, SUPERINTENDENT PARKS & RECREATION,
was read. Mr. Gautereaux announced the completion of the
Community Building Annex as of February 15, 1949. The total
cost of the building was $12,142.90, as compared with the lowest
bid of $16,425.83. MAYOR FRITZ stated that he would like to
have the Council go on record complimenting our Park Superinten-
dent for the splendid job done on building the Community Building
Annex. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that Mayor'
Fritz°s request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 4933 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz
to sign a tideland lease for Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railway for Wye Tracks. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
ORDINANCE NO. an Ordinance prohibiting fortune telling and
reading of palms, was introduced. Moved by Adams, seconded by
Matthews, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher,
Fritz. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
PROHIBITING THE BUSINESS OF FORTUNE TELLING AND READING OF
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PALMS FOR COMPENSATION AND REGULATING THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES
FOR CARD ROOMS. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, 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, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz: Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 4934 was read, authorizing the appointment of
Richard James Harrold as fireman second class, effective April
1, 1949, salary $249.50 per month, as recommended by Fire Chief
Bird. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution
be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
CITY CLERK ALSTON referred to the request for waiver of tax
exemption from S. J. Colvin on the tickets to be sold for the
Joan Howard Scholarship Concert. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that
he had checked the Business License Ordinance and that no tax
exemption could be granted except for a charitable cause, which
he understands this is not; therefore he recommended that the
request be denied. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that
the request be denied and that Administrative Officer Dickson
explain to Mr. Colvin the reason for the denial. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported on the request for
refund of cost of Fenn and Quigley for sewer line on 24th Street
which was laid over from the last meeting. Mr. Dickson stated
that he had a conference with Mrs. Jensen and he believed they
came to a complete understanding. Mrs. Jensen was present and
stated that since her talk with Mt. Dickson she has learned that
there are twenty pieces of property on National Avenue from 24th
to 26th Street instead of sixteen as previously believed; therefore
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it would make a difference ih the amount of money due both she
and Mr. Quigley and she felt her request should be reconsidered
with this in mind, Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams,
that this be referred back to Administrative Officer Dickson for
further checking. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
CITY CLERK ALSTON, reported that she had received a communication
from ASSEMBLYMAN HOWARD K. CRAMER, enclosing a copy of Assembly
Bill No. 89. Mt. Cramer stated that if this bill is passed by
the Senate and signed by the Governor it will achieve the purpose
for which our Resolution No. 4901, was adopted; to require drivers
of motor vehicles in a residential district to stop before
passing any school bus which has stopped for the purpose of
receiving or discharging school children.
CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that she had received a communication
from The SAN DIEGO TRANSIT SYSTEM stating they will give immediate
attention to the request by residents on National Avenue for
change in service.
CLAIM FROM T. A. BOWMAN for refund on unsecured personal property
tax collected on his 1947 liquor license was presented. The
amount of tax was $23.52. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher,
that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -
wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the meeting of March 15, 1949, the
City accepted some deeds for street purposes and the deed from
Virgie M. Babcock bad the •.:gong description; and on Page 222
of the minutes the deed from the Union Title Insurance & Trust
Company should read Quarter Section 130 and Nly 330'. City
Clerk Alston asked permission to change the minutes. Moved by
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Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the request be granted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
CITY CLERK ALSTON presented a Map of Palmcrest Subdivision No.
2. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Map be
accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ORDINANCE NO. an ordinance of intention to close a portion
of 25th Street was introduced. Moved by Adams, seconded by
Matthews, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher,
Fritz. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND'CLOSE
A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, TO -WIT: 25TH STREET IN THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. The hearing was set for June 7,
1949, at 8:00 P. M.. 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, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. an ordinance of intention to close a portion
of Crest Drive, was introduced. Moved by Thatcher, seconded
by Adams, that only the heading be read. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher,
Fritz. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF InTNNTION TO VACATE AND
CLOSE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC S'r2t.T, TO -WIT: CREST DRIVE, PALM -
CREST SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIF-
ORNIA. The hearing was set for May 17, 1949, at 8:00 P. M.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be laid
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over until the next meeting for the second and final reading.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry,
Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the terms of office
of E. J, Christman and Ben Tisdale as members of the Planning
Commission expired January 21, 1949. Mr. Dickson stated that
he would like to recommend that Mr. Christman and Mr. Tisdale
be reappointed. Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that
E. J. Christman and Ben Tisdale be re -appointed as members of
the Planning Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that Charles Neuman,
Janitor, has been with the City for one year as of April 1, 1949,
and that Mr. Gautereaux has recommended that Mr. Neuman's salary
be increased from $199.00 to $210.00 per month, effective April
1, 1949.
RESOLUTION NO. 4935 was read, increasing the salary of Charles
A. Neuman, Janitor, from $199.00 to $210.00 per month, effective
April 1, 1949, as recommended by Park Superintendent Gautereaux.
Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that April 18, 1949 at
7:30 P. M. in the Community Building Lobby, Mr. Arvid Pauly of
the State Recreation Committee will be here with Mr. Stoops to
make his report, and would like to have all members of the
Council present.
RESOLUTION NO. 4936 was read requesting the County Board of
Supervisors to assign to the City of National City $4,817.25
of the County's allocation of funds from Chapter 20 of the State
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Construction and Employment Act in accordance with an agreement
adopted by the County Board of Supervisors during the 1946-1947
fiscal year whereby the Board of Supervisors agreed to allocate
an equal amount of Chapter 20 funds with an amount allocated
from Gasoline Tax funds to Cities within San Diego County for
street purposes, said Gasoline tax funds being $4,817.25; It
being understood that said Chapter 20 funds will be used on
street projects approved by the San Diego County Road Department
and the Allocation Board of the State Department of Finance.
Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that in May of 1948 the
Council set up the position of Park Recreation Director with a
salary schedule of $235.00, $245.00, and $256.00. Meantime a
temporary Park Recreation Director was appointed at the salary
of $235.00 per month. On August 4, 1948, James B. Casey was
appointed Park Recreation Director (probationary) at a salary
of $235.00 per month by Resolution No. 4753.
On the same date, August 3, 1948 Resolution No. 4757 was adopted
which authorized a salary increase to all permanent employees
which brought up the salary scale as follows: $257.00, $268.00,
and $279e00. Mr. Dickson stated that he would like to have
Resolution No. 4753 corrected. Moved by Adams, seconded by
Matthews, that Resolution No. 4753 in the minutes of August 3,
1948, be changed so that the salary scale of this position be
$257.00, $268,00, and $279.00. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays:
None.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that Street Superintendent
Finnerty would like authorization to employ one man for vacation
relief.
RESOLUTION N0. 4937 was read. authorizing the temporary employ-
ment of Verncn C. Lee, 419 West 21st Street, National City, in
the Street Department, salary to be $199.00 per month, effective
April 6, 1949, for vaction relief. Moved by Matthews, seconded
by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the City was desirous
of obtaining an easement for a sewer lateral on 9th Street at
the foot of Edgerton Way; and that Felix M. Bretado, 942 E.
9th Street has consented to have the sewer line run through his
property if the City is willing to pay for the property destroyed
by so doing. There is a three foot block wall, picket fence,
one side of the lawn, fig tree six years old, wire fence, clothes
line, rose bushes, etc. Mr. Harkey has contacted Mr. Bretado
and he is willing to accept the sum of $140.00. Moved by Curry,
seconded by Adams, that Attorney Campbell be authorized to draw
up a, suitable agreement with Mr. Bretado and authorized payment
of $140.00 for this easement. Carried, by the following vote to -
wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that Chief of Police Bates
informed him that the Police Clerk -Matron, Martha Simpkins is
resigning as of May 1, 1949, and he has requested that he be
authorized to employ someone to take her place as of April 16,
1949, so that Mrs. Simpkins will be able to instruct the new
clerk. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Chief of
Police be authorized to choose a clerk from the eligibility list,
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but asked that preference be given to a National City resident.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 4938 was read, authorizing the appointment of
Henry Wade in the Engineer's Office, effective April 5, 1949,
at a salary of $275500 per month plus $2 5500 per month car
allowance, as recommended by City Engineer McClure. Moved by
Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he felt that the
terms of the MacMillan Distributing Corporation's Contract to
be the most suitable for the City; therefore he recommended
that the gasoline contract for 1949 be awarded to MacMillan
Distributing Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 4939 was read, accepting the gasoline bid of
MacMillan Distributing Corporation, and authorizing Mayor
Fritz to sign the contract, Moved by Adams, Seconded by Curry,
that the resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he would like
authorization to purchase a chair made by inmates of State
Correctional institutions. The price is $60.00. Moved by
Matthews, seconded by Curry, that Mr. Dickson be authorized
to purchase the chair. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL referred to an application from the Water
Company to the Public Utilities Commission requesting an
increase in water charges. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews,
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that Mr. Burke be instructed to protest any further increase
in water rates and represent the City at the hearing. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that he had been served by the Superior
Court Complaint No. 150937 - a Partition Suit, but that the
property involved in the suit is not in the City of National
City; therefore National City has no interest.
REPORT FROM ENGINEER MCCLURE was read, recommending the pay-
ment of bills in the amount of $70,474.49 on lateral sewer
projects. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that no action
is necessary as the bills are listed on the warrant register.
ENGINEER MCCLURE reported on the proposed agreement between
the Paradise Valley Sanitarium and the City in which the City
would take over the main trunk line of the Paradise Valley
Sanitarium which they installed at their own cost. This does
not include laterals and would eliminate a portion of the
Barber and Breeden contract. Moved by Adams, seconded by
Matthews, that Administrative Officer Dickson and City Engineer
McClure be authorized to work out an agreement with the
Paradise Valley Sanitarium and to report at the next meeting.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry,
Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
LESLIE TIGH, 1831 E. 12th Street, was present, and wished to
know if the City had all the easements for opening 12th Street,
Mr. Tigh was informed that Mr. Baker has been working on the
project and there are still three easements to be obtained.
Administrative Officer Dickson stated that the deeds yet to be
obtained involved 6301 from Palm Avenue East and that opening
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of 12th Street would involve the moving of a house which would
probably cost the City anywhere from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00;
and that there had been a number of similar requests from
other residents of National City to have streets opened, and
that payment for street opening would set a precedent. The
opening of the street could be accomplished at no cost to the
City through an Assessment District. REVEREND RICHARDSON
stated that he brought in a notarized affidavit sometime ago
which was accepted by the City Council and that the street was
to be opened and maintained. Reverend Richardson said that
the road had been traveled continually since 1921. ATTORNEY
CAMPBELL stated that if the City cannot get the necessary
easement it might be cheaper to go in and open the fence and
pay for damages on the property than to start condemnation
proceedings. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the
City declare a public easement on that portion of 12th Street,
and open the fence for public.traffic. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that some two months ago we made 18th
Street a through street from Highland Avenue to Palm Avenue,
but that there are no cross walks and no markers on the pave-
ment signifying that it is a 25 mile zone; and would like to
have this referred to the Traffic Committee for some recommen-
dation. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that if the
Chief of Police thinks it necessary, he will be glad to see
that this matter is taken care of and have the cross walks
marked. Councilman Curry also stated that there is a crane
parked out in front of the T & L Steak House which obstructs
the view of National Avenue. Mayor Fritz stated that if the
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crane is in the street we can have it moved, but if on private
property, that is another matter. Councilman Curry asked
whether it would be possible to have the Transit Company re—
place the paving where stops are made. He stated that at
18th & Harbor the road is in poor condition. Councilman Curry
stated that the employment of out of town people had been
called to his attention and he was wondering if it would be
possible to post the announcement of City jobs. Mr. Dickson
stated that the jobs are advertised on the Bulletin Board in
the City Hall, at the Post Office, and at Sweetwater High
School, and in the local newspaper, and the Civil Service De•
partment notifies everyone by card who has in an application
and is eligible for the examination. Mr. Curry wished to
know when the Fire Underwriters would be here and Mr. Dickson
stated they would be in Chula Vista within the next few days
and probably would come here from Chula Vista.
Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the meeting be
adjourned to April 12, 1949, at 7:30 P. M. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
ATTEST:
MA:1--)1-01i OF NATIONAi Irl^ORNTA
Lam.•.-,
CITY CLERK