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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949 12-06 CC MIN144 National City, California, December 6, 1949. Regular meeting of the City Council: was called to order by Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz at 7:30 P.M. o'clock. Councilmen. pres- ent: Adams, Curry, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Matthews, Thatcher. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 1949, be dis- pensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Dickson, Campbell, McClure, Mikkelson, Gautereaux. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 6,086.80 Street Fund 4,552.63 Park Fund 331.44 Lt. Dist. #1 Fund ' 32.65 Retirement Fund 1,947.05 Cap. Out. Fund 7,252.76 St. Gas Tax Fund 23,869.16 Payroll Fund 2 Et.,"u TOTAL 29.03 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. Nays: None.. RESOLUTION NO. 5098 was read, authorizing the payment of $7,252.76 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: American Pipe & Construction Co., $671.63, House Connections; Street Equipment Operation, $75.59`, House Connections; Western Metal Supply Co., $1,233.04, House Connections; Treasurer of the United States, $925.00 Community Building rental; San Diego Pump & Well Driller, S3,740.32, Water Well; Seabright Marine Hardware, 4607.18, Memorial Bowl. Moved by Adams, seconded 12/6 145 by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: None. Adams, Curry, Fritz. Nays: APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE for on sale beer and wine by Adilla & Harmar D. Maloney, Apex Restaurant, 640 W, 13th Street, was read. Application was approved by Chief of Police Bates. Mayor Fritz ordered the application filed. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS,present. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE for on sale beer by George T. Hill & Terry A. Mustain, Terry's Cafe, 2107 Highland Avenue, was read. Application was not recommended by Chief of Police Bates. A letter of protest from John R. Orvin,regarding this application was read. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that we follow the recommendation made by Chief of Police Bates. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MR. AND MRS. C. B. IRELAND was read. The letter stated that they wish to express their thanks for two decided improvements that they as citizens are enjoying, namely: The new street signs and the resurfacing of Highland Avenue. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION addressed to Park Superintendent Gautereaux was read. The letter states that the Commission is attempting to setup proper rules and duties for the position of Recreation Leader. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed. COMMUNICATION FROM E. M. TRUMMER requesting information 12/6 146 regarding street lights, was read. The letter states that all the signers of the petition requesting street lights, one on E. 8th Street and one on 9th Street & Pardise Drive appreciate the fact that the lights are to be installed but they are anxious to know when they will be installed. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that he had contacted the San Diego Gas and Electric Company and was informed that it would be February 1, 1950 before these installations can be made. Mr. Dickson said he wrote Mr. Trummer giving him this information, COMMUNICATION FROM WALTER B. CLAREE, COLUMBINE TRAILER COURT, requesting the trimming of a tree, was read, Mr. Clarke stated that the tree in the yard at 2616 National Avenue obliterates the view of their sign on National Avenue. Admin- istrative Officer Dickson stated that he had examined the tree and that it is a species of pine that spreads out and if it was trimmed back to the property line there would not be any tree left. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Street Superintendent check this and see first if the property owner cannot be contacted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM,MARY E. BARNES, regarding noise at the Community Building, was read. The letter states that the disturbances have occurred on B Avenue between llth and 12th Streets and along 12th Street between A, B, and C Avenues on many nights when the Community Building is rented or used for dances, or by youth groups. Mrs, Barnes stated that the Police Department has cooperated as fully as they can, but sometimes fifteen minutes after the partrol car has silenced 12/6 147 offenders the disturbances arise again. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that the rules and regulations of the Community Building are for closing the building at midnight. Mr. Dickson stated that this matter was called to his attention around the first of November and this was taken up with the Chief of Police. The Police Department was furnished with a list of renters of the Building so that their men could make calls at the Building and that has been their practice, Councilman Matthews suggested that each of the different organizations using the building could very easily furnish one man to more or less act as a police officer for the evening. Councilman Adams asked if the Police Department have any recommendation on this matter. Mr. Dickson said that the Chief of Police said that even an adult group which is not drinking, there is a certain amount of noise which is hard to control. Mr. Dickson said when the building is rented to a youth group we have the name of the adults who are supervising that group. Mayor Fritz said that if the noise keeps up it might help if it was announced over the loud speaker not to make any unnecessary noise when the people are leaving. Mr. Dickson said that we have a number of High School dances in the Community Building and there are a certain number of boys who do not go into the dance but just hang'around the outside and they are the ones who are making some of this trouble. Councilman Curry asked if it would not be possible to eliminate certain organizations who are unruly. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that this matter be referred to the Chief of Police to bring in a recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION R!QU!STING ADDITIONAL BUS SERVICE was read. The petition requests that additional busses be put on the "Ou 12/6 148 route between 7:00 and 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 and 6:00 P.M. The petition was signed by people in National City, Chula Vista; and San Diego. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that . this be referred to the Bus Company. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:00 P.M. and time for the opening of bids for the collection of and/or purchase of garbage in National City. The following bids were opened: Western Salvage Company bid on Alternate Proposal (2) $5.00 per ton for garbage collected and delivered by City, F. 0. B. to ranch located 24 miles East of Otay which is 8++ miles from the nearest City Limits: Spring Valley Hog Ranch bid on Alter- nate Proposal (2) $3.57 per ton for garbage collected and delivered by National City to the Spring Valley Hog Ranch, Otay, California on Palm Street whioh is approximately six miles from National City city limits; E. San Martin bid on Proposal (1) for the collection and purchase of garbage, will pay the City,a cash sum of 8103.50 for the period of one year; Alfred Combs will pay the City of National City $150.00 in advance, furnish and keep clean cans for commercial establish- ments for the exclusive permit to pick up all edible garbage in the City limits of National. City for the year 1950. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the bids be referred to the Superintendent of Sanitation Mikkelson.and Administrative Officer Dickson for checking. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SUPERINTENDENT OF SANITATION MIKKELSON was read, stating that the dump at the foot of 24th Street is now closed to the general public and the City trucks have discon- 12/6 149 tinued using the dump and are dumping at the County Dump. Mr. Mikkelson said that by using the County Dump exclusively we are increasing the cost of operation by adding about one hours's time to each truck and about 30 miles driving; this was not anticipated in the budget but Mr. Mikkebon said he thinks the move warrants what little additional expense will be involved. Mayor Fritz asked if it would mean a reductioq in fee for collection of trash if the garbage is collected by a private company. Administrative Officer Dickson said "'. that they were considering picking up trash twice a week and that there would probably be do reduction in the rate. Councilman Adams stated that the service has increased, and if the pick up is made by someone other than the City that it be done under the supervision of the Sanitation Department. APPLICATION OF E. BLAZER to move a building 5' 6° from the westerly lot line of Lots,ll and 12 toward the easterly lot line of Lot 12,in Block 7, also 1' to the north, was read. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted provided the building complies with the building code and is completed within six months from this date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION OF THOMAS,D, HOOD to move a building from Lots 19 and 20 in Block 14, City Plat, to E 100' of Ni of W* of E; of 20.Acre Lot 1 in Quarter Section 133, was read. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the request be granted provided the building complies with the building code and is completed within six months from this date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION OF A. BARANCIK to move a building from 205 Glover 12/6 150 Avenue, Chula Vista to 1744 E. llth Street, National City, was read. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted provided the building complies with the building code and is completed within six months frcmtthis date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA WATER & TELEPHONE COMPANY' requesting the City Council to establish 15 minute parking limit in front of their office at 19 West 9th Street, was read. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that this be referred to the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM AJAX CRATE COMPANY was read. The letter stated that they are interested in renting around five acres of tidelands south of 19th Street at the Easterly boundary in National City, They would like a minimum of a five year lease. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that this request is a little different from those we have been acting on; this lease is for a longer period of time. Their operation is mostly open air, largely for the storage of boxes. Mayor Fritz stated he wondered if the City should lease five acres for a period of five years. Councilman Curry also stated that he thought five years was too long a time to tie up that much land. Councilman Adams asked what the rental scale on tide- lands was in San Diego, Administrative Officer Dickson said there is no established rental scale in San Diego. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry that a cormittea be appointed to negotiate with the Ajax Crate Company, and that the Council go on record as not willing to grant a lease for five years. Carried; F.11 Councilmen present voting aye. 12/6 151 REQUEST OF THOMAS D. HOOD, to remove a tree from the parking of property described as the E 1001 of the Ni of 14 of E* of 20 Acre Lot 1, Quarter Section 133, was read. Removal of the tree is necessary to make room to move a house on the above described property. The deposit of $5.00 as required was enclosed with the request. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that permission be granted to remove the tree. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPEAL ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION regarding zone variance was read. At the November 9, 1949 meeting of the Planning Commission the petition of Qotthardt 0. Agsten and John•B. Hemet was read. The Petition asked for a permit to change the building line and a variance to permit the construction of duplex buildings on Lots 3 and 4 in Block 2 of Paradise Knolls. The Commission recommended that the variance for the setback be approved and that the permit for the building of the duplex buildings be denied. On November 19, 1949 a petition signed by 13 residents in this district was filed asking that permission be granted Mr. Hammer and Mr. Agsten to build the duplex buildings. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that this request be referred back to the Plan- ning Commission for reconsideration in view of the fact that the petition was filed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION regarding residential requirement, was read. The report states that there should not be any residential requirement to take examinations. However, a rule should be established which will provide that any National City employee who, six months after attaining his 12/6 152 permanent Civil Service status, has not established permanent residence within the City of National City, has established a prima facia cause for dismissal. Any Civil Service employee who is not a resident of National City at the time this rule is adopted shall have a period of one year in which to establish residence within the City. Councilman Adams said he thought something should be in the Civil Service regulations that make it mandatory to hire people living in National City; or that it might be possible to give residents of National City who take an examination five points extra. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that we refer this matter back to the Civil Service Commission for further consideration. Carried, all Councilman present voting aye. REPORT ON COST OF DRAINAGE REPAIR AT SECOND AND "B" STREETS, was read. The report of City Engineer McClure and Street Superintendent Finnerty states that they believe the curb return and drainage structure at the Southwest corner of 2nd Street and "B" Avenue can be reconstructed and the drainage taken care of for approximately $162.00. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the City repair the damage and correct the drainage at this corner. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Fritz. Nays: None. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 1949, was read. The following recommendations were made by the Commission: (1) That the City vacate the Easterly 10 feet of "E" Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets. (2) That the Record of Survey Map, dividing a portion of Quarter Section 130, by C. B. Ireland, be accepted. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the -report be accepted. Carried, all 12/6 153 Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that in regard to a Record of Survey Map you can require practically everything you require in a Subdivision. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Record of Survey Map be rejected. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMWUNICATION FROM THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT was read, stating the City has the privilege of paying all or a percentage of the water taxes to be levied for the fiscal year 1950-1951 and must declare their intention before December 10, 1949. Administrative Officer Dickson recommended that the City pay 50% out of the General Fund. RESOLUTION NO. 5099 was read, declaring the City's intention to pay out of the General Fund 50% of the taxes levied for the fiscal year 1950-1951 by the Metropolitan Water District. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO. 5100 was read, accepting the following grant deeds for street purposes only; and authorizing City Clerk Alston to have sane recorded: IATIAS OLAF & ELSIE MATTSON, the N 30' of 114- of E 495' of N3 of SEE_,of Quarter Section 128; F, A. & TDITH E. RICHARDS, the N 10' of WW of WW of SW4 of Quarter Section 107; VIOLA STACIA BERDINE, the E 40' of S 50' of N 115' of NE'- of Wl of Si of 20 Acre Lot 2 in Quarter Section 133. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE, was read. The following recommendations were made by the Traffic Committee at their 12/6 154 meeting of November 15, 1949. The Committee recommended that a "No Parking" area be established on the east side of Highland Avenue between the extensions of sidewalks on Third Street where they intersect Highland Avenue on the west side. The Committee recommends that an ordinance be passed regulating traffic in alleys; the traffic to be one way, moving from north to south. Said ordinance to apply to alleys from 6th Street to 10th Street.' Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the report be accepted, and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance regulating traffic in alleys and a resolution regulating parking at Third and Highland Avenue. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, RESOLUTION NO. 5101 was read, authorizing Assessor Alston to make the following adjustments on the 1949-50 tax roll: Additions Nos, 18 to 30 inclusive in the amount of $10,480 assessed valuation, amount of taxes $172.76; and Deductions Nos. 18 to 31 inclusive in the amount of 316,900 assessed valuation, amount of taxes $278.82. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. SURETY BOND OF CITY ENGINEER, J. P. McClure for $2,500.00 was presented. Attorney Campbell approved same. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the bond be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5102 was read, accepting the comprehensive and liability insurance policy which was approved by Attorney Campbell. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 12/6 155 ORDINANCE N0. AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, was presented for the final reading. Moved by Adams. seconded by Matthews, that only the heading be read. Carried,,by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Fritz,' Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 774, AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, TO -WIT: "K" AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. The hearing was set for 8:00 o'clock P.M., January 17, 1950. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Ordinance be,adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Fritz, Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM JOSEPH M. AIOTTA, was read. Mr. Alotta asked that the City Council reconsider his application for an on sale beer and wine license in his restaurant at 419 Palm Avenue. Councilman Adams stated that he had received a call from two people living in that area and that they said it would not hurt a thing to have a beer license there, so unless there are some other factors to be considered he would have no objections to having Mr. Alotta have a beer license. Councilman Matthews stated that he had a call from a man who had a lot of faith in Mr. Alotta,and knew that he would run a good place. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that this be referred to the Chief of Police. REQUEST for refund of business license by Richard Vogel, was read. The refund was approved by L. W. Bates, License Collector, for $7.50. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Fritz. Nays: None. 12/6 n 156 RESOLUTION NO. 5103 was read, authorizing the appointment of Clifford,Reed as probationary patrolman, effective December 16, 1949, salary 1215,00 per month,,as recommended by CHIEF OF POLICE BATES. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 5104 was read, authorizing the appointment of Harry D. Smith as Sergeant of Police. Employment to start as of Jann'y 1, 1950, salary $299.00 per month, as recommended by CHIEF OF POLICE BATES. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, PETIT/ON from residents An ,the vicinity of First Street and 111,0 Avenue, was read. The petition was signed by Hazel Morris and twelve other property owners, and asks that a street light be installed at the above location. ,Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that this be referred to the Lighting Committee, RESOLUTION NO. 5105 was read,•authorizing Mayor Fritz and City Clerk to sign an agreement with the County of San Diego fixing compensation for assessment and collection of taxes. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,,by the following vote to —wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Fritz, Nays: None. CITY CLERK'S CERTIFICATION OF REFERENDUM PETITION was presented. The Certificate stated that the petition was signed by 484 qualified electors. The petition had a total of 1397 names on it, but only 484 of the signatures were ruled valid, The precinct number must accompany a signature in order to be 12/6 157 considered valid. Edgar B. Hervey and Morey S. Levenson, attorneys for the Bridgo-Bingo Parlor operators argued that the City Clerk should return the petition to the circulators so that the precinct numbers could be filled in. Mr. Hervey stated that the precinct number can be inserted by anybody, and that failure to insert same was a mere irregularity. Mayor Fritz stated that the City Council has no right to change the opinion of the City Clerk. Mr. Hervey said that the sponsors request a reasonable time to insert the precinct numbers. Attorney Campbell ruled that the precinct numbers cannot be inserted at this time. Councilman Adams stated that he thought the petition should be accepted and the people be given an opportunity to vote on the measure. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the City Clerk's Certification be accepted as is and placed on file. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Curry, Matthews, Fritz. Nays: Adams, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he had a call from the Federal Bureau of Community Facilities regarding the sewer line from 8th Street to 6th Street on Wilson Avenue. Mr. Oliver, chief of the property section, offered the City this sewer line for the sum of $2,500.00. Councilman Matthews asked if this could be paid for out of the Sewer Fund and Administrative Officer Dickson stated that it could. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that Administrative Officer be authorized to make negotiations for this sewer line. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINIsTR.4TIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the Company who sold us the motor grader has not been able to make delivery as promised and do not know when they will be able to deliver a 12/6 158 grader. Councilman Adams stated that it is the breaking of a promise. Mayor Fritz said that the grader the Street Department now has is in need of repairs. Mr. Robbins and Mr. Pencoff, representatives of the Adams grader were present and said they would be glad to have a demonstration made of their grader. Councilman Curry asked if the Adams grader that the City now owns has proven satisfactory, Mayor Fritz stated that he did not know. Councilman Matthews stated that he would like to get these different machines over here for a demonstration. Mayor Fritz asked if it would be possible to have a demonstration of the Adams grader Thursday. at 10:00 A.M. and Mr. Robbins said it would be. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the purchase order on the Galion grader be cancelled and that the Council watch the demonstration Thursday morning, and that the Council with the Street Department and Purchasing Agent be authorized to purchase a grader. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that he had drawn an Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce which he referred to Mr, Dickson and that it will be in Mr, Dickson's office so that any of the Council who wish can read it and see if it meets with their approval. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance of intention to vacate and close a portion of a public street, was by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that only the Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Matthews, Fritz< Nays: None. presented. Moved heading be read, Adams, Curry, ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PROTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, TO -EDIT: 6TH STREET, 12/6 159 IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. 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, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance of intention to vacate and close .,portion of a public street, was presented. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that only the heading be read. Carried,.by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET, TO -WIT: "E" AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, 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, Fritz. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that Attorney Levenson informed him that they would file a writ of mandamus tomorrow. Councilman Matthews asked if it is possible to issue a license that would be good just until April, The Attorney said a license could be issued for "such and such" a period. Councilman Adams said he cannot see why the Council. objects to putting this on the ballot in the April election, the 1300 or 1400 names on the petition should be considered. W. J. Briggs, 1027 E. 5th Street, was present and stated that "when they came up to us to see if we would sign, for the Bridgo-Bingo we stated that we were opposed to it, and they said that they wanted to get our signa- tures". E. H. ALSDORF was present and stated he wished to 12/6 160 congratulate the Mayor and Council for standing pat on their vote tonite. He said that Mr. Hervey should have known the requirements and passed on these signatures. Councilman Adams asked Mr. Alsdorf if he would object to the people of National City having the privilege of voting on this question. Mr. Alsdorf said: "I may not answer that in the affirmative. The people of San Diego instead of the.people of National City are patronizing this Bridgo-Bingo game, so why should we go to the expense of, having an election." Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that Attorney Campbell be authorized to represent the City, or the City Clerk if a writ of mandamus is filed, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Matthews, Fritz. Nays: Adams. RESOLUTION NO. 5106 was read, extending sympathy to Councilman Frederick J. Thatcher on the recent death of Mrs. Thatcher. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, S. D. LOUCKS was present, and stated that there was a bad drainage condition around his property on "M" Avenue between 14th & 16th Streets, and he requested that something be done to correct this. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that this matter be referred to the City Engineer and Street Super- intendent, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CURRY asked if the Casa de Salud have a Library for the youngsters. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that the Library was done away with in July. Mr, Dickson said that there are two part time employees there now. Councilman Curry said he was informed that they do not have anyone down there now; the part time employees were two Mexican boys who were 12/6 161 doing a very good job. Mr. Dickson said that he would check on this. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated he would like to know how the plans for the Pool, Library, and City Hall were progressing. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that the plans for the City Hall have been re -drawn, the City Treasurer having made changes in his office and the City Clerk in her office. The plans for the Library are to be checked this week with the Library Board and if they approve them we can then go ahead with them. The plans for the enlarging of the pool are being drawn up. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the drainage problem at 25th & National Avenue has been referred to the City Engineer to see if we can get some cooperation from the High- way Department. City Engineer McClure, Street Superintendent Finnerty and Mr. Beuthel of the Highway Department are working on the drainage problem of "A" Avenue just South of 14th Street. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: �IA1R1l�, CIT 0 0 CITY, FORNIA E_ CITY C Rr 12/6