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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949 06-21 CC MINNational City, California, June 21, 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, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Matthews. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the reading of the minutes of the,regular meeting of June 7, 1949, be dispensed with. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Dickson. McClure. Mikkeleon, Campbell, Gautereaux. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 3,778.28 Street Fund 796.83 Park M & I Fund 80.22 1946 Sewer Fund 229.76 Cap. outlay Fund 551.96 Unapp. Tax Fund 119.95 Spec. Gas Tax Fund 2,340.21 Park Reserve Fund 886.00 Payroll 10.217.01 TOTAL $19 020 24 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, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO 4978 was read, authorizing the payment of $551.96 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Division of Highways, $4,6.65 for truck for Sanitation Department; H. L. Benbough Co., Ltd., $115.31,for posture chair. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MR. WEST, 1643 Orange Street, was present. representing a 6/21 350 group of citizens in regard to the garbage and rubbish col. leotion, He stated they were not in favor of the method of payment, and asked if it would not be possible to have it in- cluded with the regular tax assessment as it would be a nuisance to receive a bill payable in advance, twioe a month; it would be like receiving another utility bill. He said a deal like that makes it rather tough and wondered why it could not be taken care of with the regular tax bill like San Diego and Coronado, which would be a better deal for the community. Mr. bluest said a lot of people are on the old age pension and others unemployed and this would work a hardship on them. MAYOR FRITZ stated that payments would be made every two months, not twine a month; and that you will not pay the City employees, it will be paid at the City Hall. In regard to assessing it on the regular tax bill, Mayor Fritz stated that the State law gives us a $1.00 tax rate for the General Fund and we would not have enough money to take it out of the General Fund. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS present. MR. WUEST said that this had necessitated the employing of an extra clerk. MAYOR FRITZ stated that the clerk will be used in one of the other offices later. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that the main objection that we ran into in attempting to charge the people for it out of the tax assessments is that there are just so many tax payers within the City and there, are a lot of people who don't pay taxes.- If you own a home, I don't, you will be paying for my services on your tax bill. The best way to do it would be through taxes but we cannot take care of it out of the General Fund; and a number of tax 6/21 351 payers objected to it and felt it would be best to do it the other way. MR. WUEST asked if it could not be put on a public ballot. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said the objections are from people who don't pay anything now. The average man thinks people in the rural country are not paying for this kind of service, but in rural districts throughout California they are doing It as we are. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated there are people who own vacant property and if put on our tax roll they would be paying for garbage and trash collection. Mr. Dickson said we have a list of every house and we sent out 4950 letters and there will be around 3,000 to 4,000 who will use the service. MAYOR FRITZ stated that this Council has had petition after petition requesting a garbage collection system and you are the first organized group that have come before the Council making a protest. We thought it was a step in progressive Government. FRANK ELLSWORTH, 1604 Lanoitan Avenue, was present. and said it should be put on a voluntary basis,.or voted on by the people. F. 7. MOURNIAN, 2721 °S° Avenue, was present, and stated that the $9.00 a year for the collection amounts to a 33 1/3% raise in his taxes, it is not necessary to have even one half of that go for garbage and trash collection. There is no guarantee that from year to year the fee might be raised and that taxes always go up not down. MAYOR FRITZ stated he wished to remind Mr. Mournian that two years ago our tax rate was $1.96 and this year it is $1.70. MR. MOURNIAN said there is always an exception to the rule, but generally taxes go up and don't come down. This should be put to the vote of the people and find out how many want it. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that the figure was set on today's prices and today's cost; when prices come down the 6/21 352 operating costs will come down. MR. MOURNIAN said it would to not coat 75¢ a month/load his trailer and haul his own trash. ELMER WIESENDANGGER. was present, and stated that he serves 1050 people - he has had a contract with Mr. Mikkelson to collect garbage and rubbish - and he has never yet had one customer say they are paying for this service against their will. He said 75¢ a month was rather high to pay for only one trash collection a week whereas under private contract they get two trash collections for $1.00. The City of La Mesa has contracted with a private concern for 66 2/3¢ a week for twice a week garbage and twice a week trash collection. MR. ELLSWORTH said he thought if they would leave the rural areas out and stick to the City it would be better; and he said he thought they should be excluded from this. He could get a peition to that effect if necessary. THOMAS FORBES, 216 "B" Avenue, was present, and stated that when this new law goes in it will post him more money, and he has not been able to raise his rents since 1944. The service of collection has been very good, twic a week garbage and trash collection. He said.he would not keep the trash at his places from week to week, and even if it is against the law to haul it to the dump he will do it just the same and the City can make a test case out of, it if they want to. MR. HUNT, 2707 "A" Avenue. was present, and stated that there are a lot of things that the City won't pick up as trash and which will mean additional cost to have it done. MR. ELLSWORTH said that he cannot burn his papers, but the people who live in the City of Arcadia can burn trash from 9 to 10 in the morning. MR. MOURNIAN stated that in San Diego you can burn trash or take it to the dump. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the people of San 6/21 353 Diego are paying for trash and garbage collection service whether or not they take their trash to the dump. Mr. Dickson stated that in order for the City to perform a complete ser- vice it is neceesary to have a oertain amount of money to buy trunks and hire men. He also stated that these Ordinances are prepared on a State wide basis and some years from now it might be well to put it out on bide. MR. HUNT said that the way this is being forced on the people reflects the commun- istic attitude. MAYOR FRITZ stated they are trying to make the City clean and sanitary which would help reduce the fly menace; also consideration is being given concerning permits for burning trash. MR. MOURNIAN said that if a person had chickens there will be flies around whether or not you feed them garbage. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that there is quite a relationship between sanitation and polio, and we have enough with the swamps, poor drainage in certain sections, and the garbage is Just one phase of it. MAYOR FRITZ stated that bids on the sale of City property would be opened at this time. The bid of Dorothy F. Jensen for the cement mixer was opened. Mrs. Jensen bid the sum of $11.00. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that STREET SUPERINTENDENT FINNERTY estimated that we'should get $50.00 or $75.00 for the cement mixer. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher that the acceptance be held up for two weeks. Carried, alI Councilmen present voting aye. MR. ELLSWORTH asked if the garbage and trash collection could be put to the vote of the people. MAYOR FRITZ stated that the Council is on record as starting the service the first of July. MAURICE CARRIGAN, 431 °JD Avenue, was present, and 6/21 154 stated that the people cannot vote an a law that has been passed, whether your arguments are right or wrong there is nothing you can do about it; you know nothing about it until it is too late. Mr. Carrigan stated that he had a garbage disposal and as far as the 75% is concerned he had no objec- tion to it; and he would say that it is a good thing, and he believed that if a cross section vote of the people were taken they would vote for it; but he said that on issues of this kind the Council has done as they wished. Mr. Carrigan said what most of the people were arguing about is that the City sent notices to the people Baying they were going to get this services; whereas these same notices could have gone to the same crops section of people and allowed them to vote their opinions, and there would probably be an overwhelming majority for it. ,MAYOR FRITZ asked what would be an overwhelming majority, and Mr. Carrigan said 10.000 against 2,000. MRS. HALL who lives on "I" Avenue, was present and stated that she did not like to have things pushed down her throat without knowing anything about it. She said nothing could be a law unless voted on by the people and asked why the Council took it upon themselves to pass such a law. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that it is one of the duties of the Council to pass laws. He said the Ordinance was published in the National City News where all Ordinances are published after they are given the first reading. After the first reading they have to be held over for a period of time before the second reading to give the people time to enter their protests; during this period not one single soul Dame in to protest. MR. WUEST said that to the average householder the National City News is just a shopping news. MAYOR FRITZ said the law states that the 6/21 355 Ordinanoe must be published in the local newspaper. MR. WUEST said that the general public does not read the local newspaper. ELMER WIESENDANGER asked if this method of operation was not endangering our Constitutional and individual rights. %He said he would like to come into the community in private enterprise and would like to know if he had this right. He further stated that he had a letter to the Council en$ he asked if -it might be considered at this time. The letter requested that he be granted the necessary permits in order to operate "yard Ser- vices pick up of trash and garbage within the city limits of National City. The letter states that by °yard service" pick up Mr. Wieaendanger or his employees will enter the yards of his customers to make pick up of trash and garbage, thereby eliminating labor for the housewife and an unsightly appearance on traeh day when containers are stacked on the curbs awaiting pick up. COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked if there were private con- tractors in San Diego and MR. WIESENDANGER said there are Sub- contractors. MR. MOURNIAN said he knew for a fact that at least one man goes around and picks up trash from the down town section of San Diego. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that they were salvage contractors. MR. WUEST atated that according to the Ordinance the City will not take any tree trimmings and I would like to know what can be done with them if they cannot be picked up or burned. MAYOR FRITZ,said that this Ordinance does not go into effect until July 1, 1949. MRS. VTRGINIA FORBES, was present and stated that she was not making a kick about the Orrdinance; she said she mates her living with chickens and turkeys, and wondered if she oould continue to pick up greens to take home for her chickens as she has been doing in the past. She stated that she picked them up from the Safeway 6/21 3$6 Store; she picks up greens and potatoes. She said she cleans up the place thoroughly when she is finished. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that in his opinion there was nothing to prohibit her from doing this. as it is the same as buying feed. MRS. FORBES said if she could oontinue to make this piok up of greens she was perfectly satisfied and would be glad to pay 75¢ a month for garbage and trash collection. MR. MOURNIAN said the meter• ial that is collected from•the Safeway is corn husks in season, radish leaves, carrot tops, etc; and asked what procedure they should follow for reconsideration of the Ordinance provided we do not reach some sort of an agreement. MRS. HALL said she did not see why the Council should stop Elmer from making a living in National City; they did not stop Mrs. Forbes. MR. MOURNIAN said he resented the dictatorial methods used. MR. SINBVLE, 1137 E. 3rd Street, was present, and stated that a petition had been sent in to the Council for a street light on E. 3rd Street between "J" and "L" Avenues. Mr. Sinkule said that the light that was installed is practically in hie front yard and the light shines throughout his house. He said his three bedrooms are so light that one can scarcely Sleep; there is no privacy at all. Re said he thought it would en- courage burglars more than ever as they would not need to use flashlights to enter the house and find their way around in it. Mr. Sinkule said this light would be better if installed at the corner of 3rd & Laurel or down on "J" Avenue and the Counoil had been petitioned to make this change; however the petition was tabled and he would like to reopen it at this time: MAYOR FRITZ said that in regard to the new lights that have been installed, the Council wished to have these lights 6/21 357 installed where they thought they would do the most good; and we have requests coming in about once a month for lights to be installed. MR. SINKULE eaid he was sure the light would do more good on some other corner. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that this request be referred to the, Lighting Com- mittee and have them check the light. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. JIM COLVIN was present. as a representative from the Executive Board of the Boys Club of National City. Mr. Colvin stated that what they would like is to have the City of National City lease them some property between 14th and 16th Streets. They would like it close enough to make use of the base ball dia- mond. They want to build a building where the boys can come and know that it is their building and it is their organization. W. Colvin said they have received between $750.00 and $800.00 in donations and feel sure they will be able to get more con- tributions from those who oan afford it. The ages of the boys vary from 8 years to 16 years and as time goes on they will increase that age limit in order to take some of the load off the Police Department and some load off of the Recreational Department; if that cannot be done they feel that their work would not be worth while. MAYOR FRITZ asked how large a piece of property they would need and MR. COLVIN said about 200' in depth and 100' in width; a good deal of our activities would be inside and we don't need too large a piece of property. OOUNCILMAN ADAMS asked if they had made a survey of possible sites in the City that might be available and MR. COLVIN said he had talked to MR. DICKSON and he showed him some of the places. S. Z. GREENBERG was present and said he had some 6/21 358 property on 16th Street, 100' x 125' that he would be glad to lease free of charge for twenty-five years. MAYOR FRITZ said the City realized that the Boys Club was a wonderful thing and the City would be glad to cooperate with them in any way possible. MAURICE CARRIGAN was present and registered a protest against the proposed golf course. MRS. VIRGINIA FORBES said she would like to know why the names of the boys who gave their lives in the war were not put on the plaque. She said a lot of money had been collected for this purpose. MAYOR FRITZ stated that the names were to be listed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars or the American Legion and the money collected was for the purpose•of building the bowl. COUNCILMAN ADAMS suggested that Mrs. Forbes inquire about this matter from Postmaster Cosby as he oould give her the information. STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE POLICY for thb fiscal year 1949-1950 was presented. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL approved the policy. Moved by Adams. seconded by Thatcher, that the policy be ao- oepted and the deposit premium of $500.00 be paid.. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 4979 was read. accepting the following grant deeds for street purposes only; and authorizing City Clerk Alston to have same recorded: L. E. C. & ADA R. SMITH, the moat Ely 30' of Ni of NI of Si of W$ of Wt.of 40 Acre Lot 2, } Sec. 131 EX. St.; GEORGE C. & CORA HUITT, the most Ely 30' of Ei of Si of W4 of 40 Acre Lot 2, } Sec. 131. Ex W 65'; HERBERT A. & HAZEL M. ANDERSON, the most Sly 30' of E 264' of 6/21 359 Sir of 80 Aare Lot 2, } Sec. 129, also the 8 30' of W 66' of SW} of SW; of * Seo, 106; FRANK & CONNIE C. MARTINEZ, the most Ely 10' of W 301 of N 520' of W 476.9' of of WW of 80 Aore Lot 1, & Sec. 129; GLEN C. & ELMA M. ISBELL, the most Wly 10' of E 30' of Ni of E' of Si of NE* of 40 Acre Lot 1, * Sec. 132; EDWARD & LOUISE SEULT, the most Nly 30' of 1.1401 of NWt of Sec. 107; A. JULIUS & DORA W[JEST, the most Nly 30' of E 364.5' of most Wly 404.5' of NW* of } Seo. 107; LORETTO A SNELL, the most Nly 30' of E 257.7' of Nly 398.17' of NW* 9f NW* of * Sec. 107. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION REGARDING UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, was read. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that a sizeable portion of this ORDINANCE could not be applied to the City of National City, since it was written to take care of cities the size of San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Mayor Fritz ordered the Resolution filed. APDLICATION FOR PERMIT FOR PUBLIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY from the Lions Club wag presented. The application was approved by James A. Bird, Fire Marshal. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. FROM COMMUNICATION/ELLEN BAEDER, LIBRARIAN, was read, stating that the Board of trustees of the National City Public Library re- commends the reappointment of Mrs. Walter Flack and Dr. A. Watson Brown to the Library Board for a, term of three years, beginning July 1, 1949. Moved by Adams, seconddd by Thatcher, 6/21 360 that this be laid over until the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MARGARET STAHL petitioning the reduction of trailer park tax, was read. Mayor Fritz asked that this request be filed with the rest of the requests for reductions in business license fees which are to be re -considered at a later date. APPLICATION FOR REFUND on Business License from Millum.Bros., was read, The application was approved by L, W. Bates, License Collector, in the amount of $11.50. Moved by Addax, seconded by Matthews, that the refund be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays:- None. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, summarizing the action taken on Petition #346 of I. M. Franklin. 904 Melrose Street, National City. RESOLUTION NO. 4980 was read, granting a zone variance to I. M. Franklin to build a duplex only on the E �54 of W 3904 of Si of Ni of 20 Acre Lot 1, ' Sec. 131. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, stating that the Commission recommends the use of the "Cocos plumosa° Palm in replacing trees removed. The Commission also moon - mended that "M" Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Streets. as shown on Map #2176 of Roselawn Addrn. be closed; and the acceptance of the Map of Roselawn No. 2 Subdivision and Street 6/21 361 named Roselawn? a 48' travel -way with 14' radius at corners. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the report be accepted. CITY ENGINEER MoCLURE Stated that since this report was made he had talked with some members of the Planning Commission and a number of other people, and that Mr. Christman had ex- pressed his opinion in a previous Planning Commission meeting and is of the opinion that a 40' travel -way would be in order on Roselawn Street instead of a 48' travel -way as recommended in the report. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the Map of Roselawn No. 2 Subdivision be accepted, changing the 48' travel -way to 40' travel -way. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ORDINANCE NO. was presented. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, 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 PUBLIC STREET TO WIT: CLOSE ALL OF M AVENUE AS SHOWN ON MAP NO. 2176 ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. The hearing to be set at 8:00 P.M. July 19, 1949. 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. MAYOR FRITZ stated that he thought a little more consideration and study should be given to the use of trees; perhaps not everyone who replaces a tree would care to use a Palm tree, 6/21 362 and he felt there ehould be several varieties considered. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for their further recommendations. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROVIDING PAYMENT OF $8,644.98 to the City of National City for street improvement purposes, was presented. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON recommended the acceptance of this Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 4981 was read, accepting the agreement with the County Board of Supervisors, providing for payment of $8,644.98 to the City of National City for repair work on a portion of 8th Street in National City. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry. that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE AUDITOR for the period of July 1, 1948 to December 31, 1948. was presented. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews. that the report be accepted and filed with the, City Clerk. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM EMPIRE LUMBER SALES COMPANY, was read, stating they are desirous of leasing a portion of the Tidelands at the foot of 13th Street. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated they requested a 10 year lease with an option for an- other 10 years, and would like about 75,000 square feet. Mr. Dickson suggested that the price be figured at 1¢ per square foot for the first two years and jumping a cent ever two years until,it reaches 5¢ for the 9th and loth years. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that this be referred back to ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON and ATTORNEY CAMPBELL for 6/21 363 further study and recommendations. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, certifying from an eligibility lint of ten persona, the following three names in the order of their respective ratings, for the position of City Mechanic to fill one vacancy: George E. Marshall, 2137 '8" Avenue, National City; Wilbur L. Dean, 5791 Widwiok, National City; Harold J. Hogan, 516* "C" Avenue. National City. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4982 was read, authorizing the appointment of George Marshall as City Mechanic, effective July 1, 1949, salary $257.00 per month, as recommended by SUPERINTENDENT OF DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION MIKKELSON. Moved by Adame, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4983 was read, authorizing the following Men for the position of helper in the Sanitation Department: Joe Reeves, Jr., Joseph A. Rowan, Ronald James Hoeft, Harvey L. Donavan, James A. Hargis, Jr., James E. Salient effective July 1, 1949, at a salary of $199.00 per month; also author- izing the appointment of Leonard Lefler, Elliot Cook and Arvid Eaterbloom as truck drivers, effective July 1, 1949, salary 3210.00 per month; also authorizing the appointment of Luther Proctor.aa truck drive, effective June 22, 1949, salary of $210.00, to assist in organizing the Sanitation Department; as recommended by SUPERINTENDENT OF DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION MIKKELSON. Moved by Matthews, beconded by Adams, that the 6/21 364 Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 49814 was read, authorizing Louie and Mercedes Rebolledo, a special permit to build a cottage on the rear of the lot in R-1 zone, for rental purposes; property described as Lots 16 and 17 in Block 3 of Subdivision of 10 Acre Lot 4 in Quarter Section 152, known as 2718 "C" Avenue. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4985 was read, authorizing the appointment of Ida Mae Holgate, temporary office clerk for clerical and cashier work connected with the billing and collection of charges for garbage and trash removal, effective June 16, 1949, at a salary of 3168.00 per month, as recommended by City Treasurer Vanaant. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. FROM COMMUNICATION/HOLBROOK & TARR was read, enclosing a claim for refund on taxes of Merchants National Realty Corporation. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that this is a procedure that they go through with each year; this is for personal property of the Bank of America. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL recommended that the Claim be rejected, Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Claim for refund on taxes of Merchants National Realty Corporation be rejected. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0, 4986 was read, a Resolution of Intention on Lighting District #1. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, 6/21 365 that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM ENGINEER McCLURE was predented on Lighting District #1. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the report be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO.4987 was read, appointing time and place for hearing protests and directing Clerk to give notice of hearing to be held August 2, 1949, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA STATE DISASTER COUNCIL was read, stating that the City of National City Disaster Council was duly certified by the California State Disaster Council as an "Accredited Disaster Council". Mayor Fritz ordered the com- munication filed. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that a Bulletin from the League of California Cities had been received which referred to Assembly Bill 1804. This Bill provides a procedure for establishing "urban districts" in the unincorporated area of the counties. The Bill will be heard by the Senate Committee at 9 A. M. Wednesday, June 22, and it is imperative that the City should register their oppositWn to the Bill. Mrs. Alston stated that MAYOR FRITZ requested that a wire be sent to Senator Kraft and would like confirmation from the Council. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the telegram be sent. Car,. ried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 6/21 366 ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that he had checked the property involved in the Quiet Title Suit which the Estate of Edgar B. Levi wishes to.aonvey to the City in exchange for property owned by the City, and he feels that the City is getting the Lion's share of the land. The City is getting six or seven blocks in exchange for two blocks; and the Levi Estate has offered to pay for the sidewalks and curbs put in ATTORNEY CAMPBELL recommended that the City enter agreement. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, Campbell be authorized to compromise the suit and agreement, and that included in the Agreement the witted to fill in this land to grade level if and by the City into this that Attorney prepare the City be per - when it has fill available for this purpose. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4988 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz to enter into an agreement between the City of National City and Charles J. Dorfman. The agreement is similar to those we entered into with Carroll & Foster and Barber and Breeden• The Contractor agrees to pay the City_$3,492.50 for replacing of oiled streets. This will provide 40% of the oil for a 32' street and 64% cf.the oil for a 20' strip. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIvE OFFICER DICKSON stated that the Fire Department is in need of a new refrigerator. The one they have has completely given out, Included in the budget for 1949-1950 was an item for the purchase of a new refrigerator. Mr. Dickson said that three of the local merchants have been con- tacted and that two were considerably lower than the other. 6/21 367 The Bay Furniture Company quoted the price $269.00; Ace Refrig- eration Company for a 7.7' Frigidaire 0174.75; Hartwell & Skinner for an 80' Hot Point $174.75. Administrative Officer Dickson recommended the larger refrigerator. Maurice Carrigan of the Ace Refrigeration Company was present and argued for the Frigidaire. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that this be held over until the next meeting, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER McCLURE stated that Walter H. Barber presented a bill for $200.00 which is the balanoe due for the completion of the Pumping Plante• CITY CLERK ALSTON said this bill had been presented with the other bills for which authorization of payment was granted. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews. that Walter H. Barber file a notice of completion. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, MAYOR FRITZ stated that there is an existing bill in Congress which would provide in lieu of taxes on Navy Housing. This would mean that the City would receive taxes on Navy Housing as they do on Government Housing. RESOLUTION NO. 4989 was read, requesting that the City of National City receive their portion of in lieu taxes for Navy Housing, located in National City. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ stated that there was a League meeting to be held in San Francisco in October; and he wondered what policy the Council wished to adopt as to who should go. Moved by Adams, 6/21 368 seconded by Thatcher, that we continue the same policy in regard to this Annual Convention this year as in the past years. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CITY ENGINEER McCLURE stated that he had been granted permission to adopt a 48',travel-way on Palm Avenue and 18th Street East of Palm Avenue, but in laying out the plans he found there is about 100 feet of sidewalk already laid in the North end and in the South end of Palm Avenue. Mr. McClure recommended that we forfeit 3' of travel -way and go to 45' on Palm Avenue in order to avoid interfering with the present sidewalks. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that City Engineer McClure's request,to use 45' travel -way on Palm Avenue be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the meeting be adjourned until June 30, 1949, at 10:00 A.M. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PORNIA 6/21