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National City, California, January 18, 1949
Regular meeting of the City Colnicil was called to order by Mayor
Gilbert E. Fritz at 7:30 P. M. o'clock. Councilmen present:
Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the reading of the
minutes of the regular meeting of January 4, 1949 and the adjourned
meeting of January 6, 1949, be dispensed with. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Campbell, Dickson, McClure,
Gautereaux, Rogers.
BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented:
General Fund $17,316.53
Street Fund 1,568.08
Park M & I Fund 135.73
Light. Dist. #1 32.65
Plan. Com. Fund 1.51
Cappital outlay Fund 899.24
1946 Sewer Fund 7,396.69
Unapp. Tax Fund
TOTAL 27,3 .19
Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, 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 NO. 4880 was read, authorizing $899.24 paid from the
Capital Outlay Fund as follows: National Lumber Co. $261.42, for
the Community Building; Coast Electric Company, $41.11,for the
Community Building; Lemon Grove Sheet Metal Works, $286.64, for
the Community Building; H. L. Benbough Co. Ltd., $304.94, for the
City Court; National City Electric Co., $5.13, for the Community
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Building. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the Reso-
lution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION N0. 4881 was read, authorizing the following payments
from the Sidewalk and Curb Fund for sidewalk and ca_b assessments
as follows: assessments nos. 164 to 181 inclusive in the amount
of $1,881.00 for the City; assessment nos. 26-27-4+8-49-50-61-62
in the amount of $6,312.28 for Federal Housing, who in turn has
agreed to reimburse the City in the same amount. Moved by Adams,
seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
JOHN DYSTER was present on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and
Maytime Band Review and requested the City to appropriate $2,500.00
and be the sponsors of the review. Mr. Dyster stated that the
Review is not in competition with the Jubilee program and felt
that this type of program would stimulate interest in music among
the young people and tend to curb juvenile delinquency. Also the
program would advertise National City and the money would be spent
entirely for advertising and prizes. TOM LEONARD stated that any-
thing the Council would contribute would be accepted. COUNCILMAN
ADAMS inquired whether the Chamber of Commerce would help raise some
money from the outside, and suggested that the City contribute
75% of the amount and the Chamber of Commerce underwrite the
balance. MAYOR FRITZ stated that it was not wise to deplete the
Advertising and Promotion budget. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON
stated that it is customary to appropriate $500.00 in May to the
Jubilee Committee to get their program under way. After some
discussion it was agreed to pay the bills to $2,400.00 on the May-
time Band Review.
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RESOLUTION NO, 4883 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz
to enter into a contract with the National City Chamber of Commerce
to pay bills submitted for the Maytime Band Review to the amount
of $2,400,00, Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the
Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:00 P. M. o'clock and a hearing
would be held on the closing of the Alley in Block 17, City Plat.
There were no protests.
RESOLUTION NO. 4882 was read, vacating and closing the Alley in
Block 17, City Plat. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
LEON TETLOW, 323 E 4th Street, was present in regard to the business
license fee on vending machines, MAYOR FRITZ stated there are
several changes to be taken under advisement but in the meantime
the existing fee will have to be paid,
PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF THE OLIVEWOOD HOUSING PROJECT, demanding
a Police Safety Patrol at the Kimball Annex School, was read. A
report of Chief of Police Bates was read: stating that everything
is being done to make all school crossings sate. COUNCILMAN
MATTHEWS questioned Councilman Adams whether he believed any other
action was necessary to which Mr. Adams said no.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, enclosing
their Resolution No. A-6 which read, "that the business to be
operated by Mr. Jess H. Thompson at 23rd & McKinley is classified
by this Commission as a Salvage enterprise and/or foundry, Such
business is acceptable in the M-3 Industrial Districts" Mayor Fritz -
ordered the Resolution filed.
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COMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, which reco-
mmended the approval of the following qualifications, creating
a new position in the Classification Plan as "General Office Clerk"
thereby establishing an employment list.
GENERAL OFFICE CLERK
Acting secretary under direct supervision of department head to
do clerical work; typing; keeping simple books and records; filing;
receiving and registering cash; to deal with the public in a
pleasant and efficient manner, by telephone and person to person;
compose answers to correspondence; willingness to learn new
methods and job assignments;
MINIMUM STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade with
courses in clerical work; at least one year clerical work, dealing
with the public; working,knowledge of adding machines; ability
to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability
to demonstrate through examination a working knowledge of filing;
typing (rate-4+5 words per min.); calculations; spelling; business
English; modern bookkeeping methods. Moved by Matthews, seconded
by Adams, that the classification be adopted and the salary be
set as follows: $168,004178,00-$189.00. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CLYDE W. YANDELL, Police Departagent, was read,
requesting that his resignation be accepted, effective January
21st. The resignation was approved by Chief of Police Bates.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resignationibe accepted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
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COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES was read, recommending
the appointment of John W. Bates to the position of probationary
Patrolman, salary $215.00 per month. Councilman Adams stated
that it might not be good for the morale of the force to have
father and son working together. Councilman Matthews requested
Administrative Officer Dickson to make a recommendation. Mayor
Fritz stated that the Police Commissioner should make the recommen-
dation. Moved by Matthews, that the matter be laid over until the
nest meeting. Mayor Fritz suggested that the matter be taken care
of this meeting as the Police Department will be short handed.
Councilman Adams stated that under the provisions of the proposed
Charter, a Department head cannot appoint any relatives. Moved by
Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the recommendatibn of Chief of
Police Bates be returned with an explanation of the policy of the
Council regarding nepotism. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 4884 was read, authorizing the following advance-
ments: Milton R. Hunter, Patrolman, salary to be increased to
$249.00 per mcnth, effective January 16th; John F. Liesman,
Patrolman, salary tc be increased to $249.00 per month, effective
February 4th. The advancements were recommended by Chief of Police
Bates. Moved by Adams,\seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution
be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM TEC' ENGINEERING CO. was read, requesting a
lease on certain waterfront property.
RESOLUTION NO. 4885 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz
to enter into an agreement with the Tec' Engineering Co. for
rental on that portion of the waterfront property extending in a
northerly direction_ 100 feet from the end of the Santa Fe siding
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which is adjacent said waterfront, and 112.5 feet seaward between
the railroad right-of-way and the Bulkhead line. Also another 10
feet in an easterly direction from the railroad right-of-way,
which is 8,750 square feet at $.03 per square foot per ennum•er
$21.88 per month. That a cash bond of $1,000.00 or a surety bond
of $2,000.00 be made to the City. Moved by Adams, seconded by
Thatcher, that the Resoltion be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM EDGAR A. HUDSON was read, requesting a month -to -
month lease on approximately 150 x 60 feet lying along 19th Street
between the Santa Fe Ry tracks and the Naval Base. Administrative
\ Officer Dickson suggested $.02 per square foot per annum as the
property is not waterfront property.
RESOLUTION NO. 4886 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz -
to enter into a contract with Edgar A. Hudson to lease approximately
150 x 60 feet lying along 19th Street between Santa Fe Railroad
tracks and the U. S. Naval Base, on a month -to -month basis at
$.02 per square foot. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending
that a zone variance be granted with certain provisions.
RESOLUTION N0. 4887 was read, authorizing a zone variance to
virgie Babcock with the following conditions: that at no time
will there be more than 50 patients in said sanitarium; that the
City be given a deed for 30 feet of that portion of "A" Avenue
adjacent to their property and that the City Engineer be directed
to check the description of the property to be given to the City
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for street purposes. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye,
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COMMUNICATION FROM C. W. VANSANT, City Tax Collector, was read,
which stated that he was unable to get Bernard J. Banke to with-
draw his bid on Lots 5 and 7, Block 52, City Plat, for a public
tax sale. The communication was ordered filed.
RESOLUTION N0. 4888 was read, authorizing the following changes on
the 1948-1949 tax roll as requested by City Clerk Rogers: Additions
include assessment nos. 10 to 16 inclusive in the amount of
$142.63; deductions include assessment nos. 8 to 25 inclusive in
the amount of $360.40. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM SOUTHERN TITLE & TRUST CO. was read, requesting
a refund in the amount of $36.96 on current taxes as they unintent-
ionally paid on a parcel of property that did not belong to them.
COMMUNICATION FROM C. W. VANSANT, Tax Collector, was read, approving
a refund in the amount of $1.36 to B. D. Trammell for a duplicate
payment made on current taxes.
CITY CLERK ROGERS recommended that the following refunds be made:
to Lee F. Reese, 2904 "I" Avenue, in the amount of $17.00 for a
duplicate payment made on current taxes; David D. & Gayle M. Wright,
1505 "L" Avenue, in the amount of $17.00 as he claimed veterans
exemption on the wrong piece of property and to which another veteran
had claimed in his own right.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4889 was read, authorizing the following refunds:
Southern Title & Trust Co., 940 Third Avenue, San Diego, in the
amount of $36.96; B. D. Trammell, 1426 Mariposa, City, in the
amount of $1.36; Lee F. Reese, 2904 "I" Avenue, in the amount of
$17.00; David D. & Gayle M. Wright, 1505 "L" Avenue, in the amount
of $17.00. These refunds are all on current taxes and to be paid
from the Uhapportionate Tax Fund. Moved by Curry, seconded by
Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
CITY CLERK ROGERS reported that Maurice Harris has requested that
the City make the refund due him on personal taxes paid on beverage
license. No action was taken.
RESOLUTION N0. 4890 was read, accepting a grant deed for street
purposes only from Leslie 0. and Jean R. Tigh on the following
described property, and authorizing City Clerk to record same;
S 30► of W 193' of E 658.52' of 8 331.30' of S} of Ef of WI, 80
Acre Lot 1, * Section 129. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 4891 was read, accepting a grant deed from Robert
D. & Marion T. Richardson and authorizing City Clerk Rogers to
record same on the following described property: S 30' of W 195'
of E 465.52' of S 331.23► of S} of El of Wfr, 80 Acre Lot 1, *
Section 129. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
MOVED BY MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY CURIO, that the City Attorney be
authorized to prepsrc p-oceedings to open 12th Street East of Palm
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Avenue to a 60 foot street. Carried, all Councilmen Present voting
aye.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS stated that the City should employ a man to
obtain deeds for street purposes. Administrative Officer Dickson
reported that he has an application from a man to get applications
for street oiling. The applicant wants $300.00 per month and car
allowance. Councilman Matthews suggested an interview. Mayor
Fritz called a committee meeting January 25th at 7:30 P. M.
Administrative Officer Dickson also reported that a man is needed
to obtain easements. Attorney Campbell suggested that the man be
permanent as he would have to get a notary seal. No action was
taken.
RESOLUTION N0. 4892 was read, accepting the following grant deeds
for street purposes and authorizing City Clerk Rogers to record
same: Leona Adkisson Togr^ni deeding the E 108 of Lots 9-10, Block
3, 10 Acre Lot 8, 4 Section 154; Charles R. & Evelyn Abrams deed-
ing the W 101 of Lots 15-16, Block 3, 10 Acre Lot 8, 4 Section 154;
Elizabeth Adkisson deeding the W 101 of Lots 11 to 14, inclusive,
Block 3, 10 Acre Lot 8, .1 Section 154; California Water & Telephone
Co. deeding the E 101 of Lots 5-6-7-8, Block 3, 10 Acre Lot 8, 4
Section 154. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Reso-
lution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION N0. 4893 was read, accepting a release and quit claim
on the following described property: E 10' of Lots 5 to 8, inclusive
Block 3, 10 Acre Lot 8, } Section 154 from the Bank of America to
the California Water & Telephone Co. Moved by Thatcher, seconded
by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
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QUIET TITLE SUIT filed by S. Z. Greenberg and Lenore G. Greenberg
on the following described property; that portion of E4 of
Roosevelt Avenue vacated, lying Westerly of and adjoining Lots 4
and 5, Block 17, City Plat, excepting therefrom that portion that
lies northeasterly of the southwesterly line of West Avenue, was
presented. Attorney Campbell stated that the City has no interest
in the suit.
RESOLUTION N0. 4894 was read, authorizing a transfer from the
General Fund to the Library Rind the sum of 8420.00. This transfer
is to be taken from the Pension appropriation. Moved by Adams,
seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL CITY EXCHANGETTE CLUB was read, re-
questing the City to rescind the City tax on the recent benefit
for the Casa de Salud. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that
the tax be waived. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the City needs a
transit and a used one can be purchased for 8175.00 and a K & E
Reversion Level is $587.00.
RESOLUTION N0. 4895 was read, authorizing Purehasing Agent Dickson
to purchase a transit for the City. Moved by Curry, seconded by
Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
RESOLUTION N0. 4896 was read, urging Governor Warren to sign
Assembly Bill No. 383 when it reaches his desk. Moved by Thatcher,
seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICI{SON reported that the Divison of State
Highways has approved the project for the traffic signal at 18th
and National Avenue, in the amount of approximately $12,000.00 and
the City's portion to be about $7,200.00.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented the Disaster Ordinance for the first
reading. 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 THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RELATING
TO DISASTERS. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the
Ordinance be laid over for the second and final reading. Carried,
by the following vote to-vit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews,
Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 4897 was read, relative to workmen's compensation
insurance for registered volunteer "Disaster Service Workers".
Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented an ordinance on radio interference for
the first reading, and did not recommend its passage on account of
the difficulty of enforcement. Moved by Matthews, 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 REGULATING THE USE OF DEVICES AND/OR
APPARATUS WHICH INTERFERES WITH RADIO BROADCASTING RECEPTION IN THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY: PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF.
Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, 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.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS stated that all members of the Planning
Commission should be invited to attend the League of California
Cities meetings. MAYOR FRITZ stated that if one Commission was in-
vited that all Commissions should be included, to which Councilman
Matthews disagreed. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that
members of the Planning Commission be invited to attend the League
meetings. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN CORKY reported on a condition on 26th Street, West of
Highland Avenue, which had been caused by the sewer trunk line
construction. Mayor Fritz reported that Administrative Officer
Dickson and himself had contacted the Contractor in regard to the
matter.
COUNCILMAN THATCHER reported that the street sweepings which are
dumped at 26th Street and Highland Avenue, were not being shoved
over the embankment. Administrative Officer Dickson stated that
this condition exists only in muddy weather.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS questioned the liability of the City with children
playing on City property, south of 20th Street and East of Palm
Avenue. Attorney Campbell ruled that it is a potential liability.
COUNCILMAN CORKY suggested a barricade at 26th and Highland Avenue.
Mayor Fritz stated that a property owner uses that portion of 26th
Street as an entrance to their property.
MAYOR FRIT_Z suggested that Administrative Officer Dickson, Chief of
Police Bates and Attorney Campbell make a rough draft and study of
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the City taxi cabs, meters and an established fare. Moved by Curry,
seconded by Matthews, that the suggestion of Mayor Fritz be carried
out. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS reported that a citizen objects to a picture
in front of the Brown Bear Cafe. Attorney Campbell stated that the
citizen should file a complaint. Moved by Matthews, seconded by
Curry, that the Police Department check the establishment. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
MAYOR FRITZ requested that the Library Board meet with the Council
at their committee meeting January 25th.
Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
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