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National City, Califon tai.Pnch 15, 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 Matthews, that the reading of the
minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 1949, be dispensed
with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Campbell, Alston, McClure,
Gautereaux.
BTT.LS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented:
General Fund
Street Fund
Park M & I Fund
Capital Outlay Fund
Light, Dist. #1
1946 Sewer Fund
Payroll
TOTAL . ., . . , . .
$5,475.56
2,416.91
250.09
1,'4448.93
1,486.96
Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the bills be allowed
and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the follow+
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher,
Fritz, Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 4921 was read, authorizing $1,448.93 Paid from
the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: National Lumber Co.,
$63.29; Zellerbach Paper Co., $21.87; Nelson & Sloan, $38.75;
Acme Screen Co., $120.77; Bledsoe's Venetian Blind Co., $31.00;
Coast Electric Co., $239.23; Federal Works Agency $925.00;
McFarling Glass Co., $9.02; all for the Community Building.
Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending the
acceptance of the re -subdivision map of Lots 13 to 29 inclusive,
of Palmcrest Subdivision with changes as shown and with the
setback as it previously was on the map. The Commission also
approved the City Engineer's Report and recommendation for
Street Maintenance & Improvement, as submitted to the City
Council March 1, 1949. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams,
that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 4922 was read accepting the re -subdivision map
of Lots 13 to 29 inclusive, Palmcrest Subdivision. Moved by
Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the resolution be adopted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was re -read which was presented
at the meeting of March 1, 1949, recommending that the follow-
ing petition be granted: Petition No. 342 of M. Harris for a
special permit to sell to the Knights of Pythias Lodge for
the construction of a one-story stucco -frame lodge hall, approx-
imately 60 ft. by 90 ft., property on the Southeast corner of
10th and B Avenue, National City. Moved by Curry, seconded by
Adams, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 4923 was read, authorizing M. Harris a special
permit to sell to the Knights of Pythias Lodge for the con-
struction of a one-story stucco -frame lodge hall, approximately
60 ft. by 90 ft., property on the Southeast corner of loth
Street and "B" Avenue, National City. Moved by Curry, seconded
by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4924 was read, authorizing the distribution of
$50,000.00 from the Unapportioned Tax Fund to the following
funds:
General Fund $.82
Library Fund .22
Park M & I Fund .20
Plan. Com. Fund .08
Sink. Fund #4 .05
Sink. Fund #6 .06
Sink. Fund #8
TOTAL
$24,117.64
6,470.59
5,882.35
2,3352.94
1,470.59
1,911.77
0,000.00
COMMUNICATION FROM STONE & YOUNGBERG, Investment Securities,
was read, urging the City's Support of Senate Bill No. 851 per-
taining to revenue bonds. MAYOR FRITZ stated that no action
should be taken until authorized by our League of California
Cities, and ordered the communication filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read,
stating that the Board of Directors of the National City
Chamber of Commerce hereby goes on record favoring the
immediate construction of the second barrel to the San Diego
aqueduct. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed.
REPORT FROM THE SAN DIEGO TRANSIT SYSTEM was read, covering
the Franchise Tax for the year ended December 31, 1948 and
enclosed a check in the amount of $3,812.26. Moved by Adams,
seconded by Matthews that the report and the check be accepted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye..
RESOLUTION NO, 4925 was read, accepting the following grant
deeds for street purposes only; and authorizing City Clerk
Alston to have same recorded: James D, and Maud Sullivan, all
that portion of 3 Section 128, described as follows: Commencing
at a point on the Westerly line of said 3 Section which is 3301
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S 190 East from the Northwesterly corner thereof; thence North
71° East 660 feet; thence South 19° East 30 feet; thence S 71°
West 660 feet to said Westerly line of * Sec. 128; thence
North 19° West 30 feet to the point of commencement; H, W. and
Florence S. Smith, the Ely 20' of Wly 321.3' of the Sly 145'
of the N1y 310' of the E4 of 20 Acre Lot 1, - Sec. 132; John
W. and Helen M. Bryant; the Nly 30' Wly 441.301 of Ely 661.30'
of Sly 185' of Nly 495' of 20 Acre Lot 1, } Sec. 132; Also a
triangular parcel of land described as follows: Beg. at the
Swly corner of said Nly 30'; thence Ely along the Sly line of
said Nly 30' 141.301; thence Wly to a point on the Wly line of
Ely 661.30' of said + Sec. 132 and lying 20.75' Sly from the
Swly corner of said Nly 30'; thence Nly 20.75' to the point
of beginning; H. W, and Florence S. Smith, the Sly 20' of the
W. 321.3' of S 1451 of N 310' of Ef of 20 Acre Lot 1, * Sec.13t•_
EXCEPT a triangular parcel of land described as follows:
beginning at the Nwly corner of said Sly 20', thence Ely along
the Nly line of said Sly 20' 141.301; thence Wly to a point
on the Wly line of said Sly 20' and lying 10.75' Sly from the
Nwly corner of saidrSly 20'; thence N1y along the Wly line of
said Sly 20' 10.75' to the point of beginning; Union Title
Insurance & Trust Company, Ely 30' of Nly 330' between parallel
lines of the portion of the Sely * of + Sec. 132, described
as follows: Commencing at a point in the center of a public
street 80' wide which is S 71° W 40 rods from the Sely corner
of said * Sec. 130; thence S 71° W along said center line of
said public street 20 rods; thence N 19° W 80 rods; thence N
71° E 20 rods; thence S 19° East 80 rods to the point of
commencement; EXCEPTING therefrom the Nly 40' of said Nly 330'
lying within Fourth Street; ALSO EXCEPTING therefrom the Sely
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301 of said Nwly 330'; Pearl L. Hoover, the Way 301 of W+ of
1 E} of 20 Acre Lot 3, * Sec. 132; Virgie M, Babcock, the most
Ely 30' of most Sly 165' of Wj of 10 Acre Lot 3, * Sec. 353
Clifford Louis and Opal Pauline Potter, the most Nly 301 of
N* E} NE* of W} of 80 Acre Lot 2, and the most Nly 301 of all
that portion of the W 165' of Wk NW* El of 80 Acre Lot 2, lying
Nly of the Ely prolongation of the Sly line of the aforementioned
NI- El NE* of Wf of said 80 Acre Lot 2, * Sec. 129; Pearl Hoover,
the most Ely 30' of Si El S* El El of 20 Acre Lot 3,*} Sec. 132.
Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT was read, which
stated they were applying for tax exemption on the tickets to
be sold for the Joan Howard Scholorship Concert to be held at
Sweetwater High School, May 14, 1949. The letter referred to
City Ordinance 008, Section 51. Moved by Adams, seconded by
Thatcher, that the letter be referred to the City Attorney.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM LINCOLN ACRES CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL was read,
requesting that the Council grant authorization to the Auto-
mobile Club of Southern California to post a directional sign
at the corner of 18th and Granger Streets. This sign to bear
the inscription "Lincoln Acres" with an arrow pointing in the
direction of said community. Moved by Adams, seconded by
Matthews, that the request be granted, the sign to be put up
under the supervision of the Street Superintendent Finnerty.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
PETITION FROM NATIONAL AVENUE RESIDENTS with 20 signatures was
presented, stating they objected to the undertaking of any-
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project on the part of the City which would result in the ex-
penditure of gasoline Tax monies on Highland Avenue or any
other streetthich would require more than the fair share of
such gasoline tax money due that certain part of the City.
Mayor Fritz stated there was no action needed on this matter
at this time and ordered the petition filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. DOROTHY JENSEN was read, requesting that
her previous request regarding sewer lateral running from 24th
Street to 26th Street on National Avenue be reconsidered.
REPORT FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON of November 16, 1948,
was re -read. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Admin-
istrative Officer Dickson check the matter with Mrs. Jensen
as there is a discrepancy in the amount of money involved.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
REPORT FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES was read, relative to the
'petition submitted by residents living near the Hoffman Laundry.
Chief of Police Bates stated that the investigation revealed
that the smoke from - the laundry is due to the fact that during
the cold weather and the shortage of gas, the Hoffman Laundry
has been unable to get service from the San Diego Gas &
Electric Company, and has been forced to convert their boilers
to crude oil, The Gas Company informed the Chief that it was
necessary to discontinue service to several customers who had
a standby installment of oil on their boilers, and Hoffman
Laundry was included. They also informed them that if the
weather continues warm, and as soon as the emergency is over,
that they will be able to serve the laundry, thereby eliminating
this condition, Mayor Fritz ordered the report filed.
MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:00 P. M. and that Gasoline
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Bids would be opened at this time. The bids are as follows:
National Refinery, Ethyl Gasoline 18 t per gallon, Regular
gasoline 17$¢ per gallon; Seaside 0i1 Company, Seaside Ethyl
19.600 per gallon, Seaside Silver Gull Gasoline 18.100 per gallon;
MacMillan Distributing Corporation, MacMillan Ethyl Gasoline
$.19 per gallon, Extra Octane Gasoline $.18 per gallon; Signal
0i1 Company, single deliveries of 40 gallons or more Signal
Ethyl $.191 per gallon, Signal $.176 per gallon. Single
deliveries of less than 40 gallons, Signal Ethyl $.236 per
gallon, Signal $.216 per gallon; Aztec oil Company, from March
16, 1949 to March 15, 1950, Douglas Ethyl 14.60 per gallon,
Douglas First Grade Regular 12.60 per gallon, plus 4,10 state
tax, plus 14 Federal tax unless tax exemption certificates are
furnished, prices subject to any increase or decrease during
this period; Richfield 0i1 Corp., Hi -Octane $.181 per gallon,
Richfield Ethyl $.196 per gallon; Shell Oil Company, Premium
Grade Gasoline (Shell Premium) 20.60 per gallon, First Grade
Non -Premium Gasoline (Shell) 19.10 per gallon; The Texas
Company, Sky Chief $.221 per gallon, Fire Chief $.206 per
gallon which prices are inclusive of $.015 per gallon Federal
Tax and $.045 per gallon State Tax; however your today's prices,
less Federal Tax and less Special allowance are $.196 per gallon
for Sky Chief and $.181 per gallon for"Fire Chief; Associated
tank wagon delivery, inclusive of State Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax,
but exclusive of Federal Excise Tax, are $.196.per gallon for
Flying "A" Ethyl Gasoline and $.181 per gallon for Flying "A"
Gasoline; Union Oil Company of California, 7600 Gasoline $.161
per gallon, 76 Gasoline $.136 per gallon; Standard 0i1 Company
of California, Chevron Supreme $.226 per gallon, Chevron Gasoline
$.211 per gallon; Motor Fuels Ltd., Hancock Ethyl two'(2) cents
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under posted Tank wagon price in this territory at the time
of delivery. Hancock Regular, two (2) cents under posted
tank wagon price in this territory at the time of delivery.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the bids be referred
to Administrative Officer Dickson. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER McCLURE was read, recommending
the appointment of Thomas L. Knott to the position of Inspector
effective February 14, 1949, and the appointment of Walter C.
McKay to the position of inspector, effective February 21,
1949. Inspectors salary to be $225,00 per month plus a $25.00
month car allowance. Mr. McClure also recommended the appoint-
ment of N. P. Rowan to the position of draftsman at $1.75
per hour, effective March 7, 1949.
RESOLUTION NO. 4926 was read, authorizing the appointment of
Thomas L. Knott to the position of Inspector, effective February
14, 1949, and the appointment of Walter C. McKay to the
position of Inspector, effective February 21, 1949. Inspectors
salary to be $225.00 per month plus a $25.00 car allowance per
month; also the appointment of N. P. Rowan to the position
of draftsman at $1.75 per hour, effective March 7, 1949, as
recommended by City Engineer McClure. Moved by Adams, seconded
by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye,
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE requesting re-
vision in salary for inspectors on sewer contracts, was read.
Mr. Smith, Assistant to City Engineer stated that comparison
with rates paid by other public agencies in this vicinity indicate
that our sower inspectors are under -paid, and recommended that
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the inspectors salaries be increased to $275.00 per month plus
$25.00 per month automobile allowance. The recommendation is
approved by City Engineer McClure.
RESOLUTION N0. 4927 was read, increasing the salaries of sewer
inspectors from the present $225.00 per month and $25.00 auto-
mobile allowance to $275.00 per month plus $25.00 per month
automobile allowance; this to be made effective as of March
15, 1949, for Walter C. McKay and Thomas L. Knott and effective
on employment of any future inspectors hired on the sewer Job,
as recommended by Assistant City Engineer Smith, and approved
by City Engineer McClure. Moved by Matthews, seconded by
Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, was read, certifying
from an eligibility list of twenty persons, the following
first seven names in the order of theft respective ratings, for
the position of Maintenance Man, to fill five vacancies: Wilfred
C. Mead, 3420 Edgemere Ave., Chula Vista; Jack C. Arbuckle,
Jr., 1015 E. 6th St., National City; Leo A. Bartay, 913 Hoover
Ave., National City; Paul L. Chambers, 1902 Lanoitan Ave.,
National City; Charles E. Gunter, 5340 Manzanares Way, San
Diego 2, Calif.; Nazario Dominguez, 102 Smythe Street, San
Ysidro; Ralph L. Clarke, 739 E. 5th St., National City. Moved
by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the report be acoepted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION N0. 4928 was read, authorizing the appointment of
the following men as Maintenance Men in the Street Department:
Wilfred C. Mead, Jack 0. Arbuckle, Jr. Leo A. Bartay, Paul L.
Chambers, Charles E. Gunter, effective March 16, 1949, at a
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salary of $199.00 per month, as recommended by Street Supt.
Finnerty. Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
PETITION with 24 signatures, was presented asking for better
bus service for National City, especially for Sunday A. M.
for working and church going people, 8th Street to San Diego
on Main Street. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that
the petition be sent to the Transit Company. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER McCLURE was read, stating
that no provision has been made in the specifications for the
three sewer jobs to authorize changes in the plans and specifi-
cations. He suggested that the Mayor be authorized to sign
amendments to the contracts for the sewer jobs.
RESOLUTION NO. 4929 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E.
Fritz to sign amendments to the contracts for the sewer jobs,
as recommended by City Engineer McClure. Moved by Adams,
seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL REPORTED ON THE request of Norman T. Seltzer
for a refund on Mr. Bernard Veitzerts business license which
had been referred to him and he recommended that the request
be denied. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the
Attorney's recommendation be accepted and Mr. Veitzer be denied
a refund on his business license. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
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MAYOR FRITZ stated at this time that he thought the budgeting
of State Gas Tax Money should be taken care of. As brought
up in the meeting of March 1, 1949, the total amount of money
available to National City from the State Gas Tax Fund is
$93,016.03 to June 30, 1949, $17,748 of which must be spent
for maintenance and the balance for new construction. COUNCIL-
MAN CURRY stated that before the budget was adopted he would
like to make a motion that the Council authorize the Highland
Avenue Improvement Association to remove or negotiate for the
removal of any or all trees between the sidewalk and curb on
Highland Avenue between Division and 30th Streets and that if
any bond be required, that the City furnish the same; and that
the property owners between Division and 30th Streets an
Highland Avenue having agreed to an Assessment of $2.00 per
front foot for installation of new curbs and returns, he'
moved that the Council authorize the commencement of proceedings
under the 1911 Act to establish new curbs and returns and to
assess the said property owners for the same. MAYOR FRITZ
stated that before they went any further with Councilman Curry's
motion he would like to know if it was the intention of the
Highland Avenue Improvement Association to force a property
owner to have his trees removed; Councilman Matthews said that
it was not their intention to make anyone remove their trees
at least at the present time. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS stated that
they would be able to furnish free labor to take out the trees,
and that the So. 43rd Street Improvement Association is looking
for trees for Southcrest Park, and arrangements can probably
be made with the Association for the removal of some of the
trees. The larger trees could be sold to some of the wood
yards. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS stated that the removal of the trees
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would make a 10 ft. set -back, 5 ft. on each side of Highland
Avenue. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that he understood,we had
to segregate the Maintenance Program from the new construction.
CITY ENGINEER MCCLURE stated Councilman Adams was correct,
that it must be set up as two separate projects. Mt. McClure
said that the total cost including armor coating on Highland
Avenue would be $132,120.00; $29,600.00 for the armor coating,
leaving a balance of $102,520.00 voluntary assessment. If
necessary we could have the old curbs remoed and new curbs
constructed and excavate the dirt between the new curbs at a
cost of $34,180.00; discount of bonds for this type of work
runs about 30%. MRS. DOROTHY JENSEN was present and stated she
thought it would jeopardize any work being done on other streets
if the money was used for the widening of Highland Avenue.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS said they did not propose to change the
estimate at all except for the one itemp namely taking care
of the shoulders on Highland Avenue, Division St. to 2nd and
8th to 30th. MR. J. R. HARVEY, 1705 Grove Street, was present
and stated that the people up in his district want to know
if all the money is going to be put on Highland Avenue; how
about the other streets; the property owners on his street are
willing to hold off until the sewer is in and then see if other
streets can be taken care of. Mr. Harvey stated that on E.
18th Street there are no sidewalks for the people to walk on
and he felt this should be taken into consideration. CITY
ENGINEER McCLURE suggested that this matter be referred to the
Planning Commission to give it study and outline a program of
major street improvement, giving consideration to the streets
they consider most important. Mr. McClure stated that as Mr.
Beuthel of'.the State Division of Highways pointed out it would
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be approximately a year before any new construction could be
started on Highland Ave., and suggested that the matter be
given more consideration before assigning a major portion, and
Highland Avenue be given its proper place in the report on
maintenance funds, that the traffic light at 18th & National
Avenue come under the construction program budget to be sub..
mitted to the State Division of Highways. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS
moved that we adopt the recommendation of the City Engineer with
the change that the $24,000 be transferred from 24th Street
Improvement for construction of Highland Avenue. MR. PRIG
AVERY was present and stated that the major part of the project
to widen and change the grade of 24th St. to the Freeway is a
necessity and 18th Street to the Freeway is a necessity. High
land Avenue has been zoned for business and is therefore a great
benefit to the South Bay area. Mr. Avery said that considerable
money could be saved by eliminating the armor coat this year
and go ahead and widen the street. If the removal of the
trees could be started now we would feel that some progress
was being made and some of the trees could be replanted and
others used for wood. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS asked if there was
a second to his motion and COUNCILMAN CURRY seconded the motion.
Motion denied by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry,
Matthews. Nays: Adams, Thatcher, Fritz. Moved by Thateher,
seconded by Adams, that the report be approved as,recommended
by the City Engineer. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Adams, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: Curry, Matthews.
CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that there was unsecured personal
tax
property/collected on 21 liquor licenses in 1948 and on 18
in 1947. The actual amount collected for both years was 06508,
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Mrs. Alston stated that there have been three claims presented:
P-H Liquor in the amount of $1+3.32; Club 66 in the amount of
$108.30; Fields Liquor Stores Inc., in the amount of $19.80.
City Clerk Alston recommended that the refund be made on these
three claims. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that City
Clerk Alston's recommendation be accepted and the refunds made.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry,
Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
CITY CLERK ALSTON stated that she had written to Dr. Lesem of
the County Health Department asking him to draw up an Ordinance
suitable for all cities in regard to the disposal and collection
of garbage. To date Mrs. Alston has not had a reply from Dr'.
Lesem.
CITY CLERK ALSTON stated there would be a meeting of the League
of California Cities in the Continental:Room of the San Diego
Hotel, Friday, March 18, 191+9, at 6130 P. M.
ORDINANCE NO. _ was presented for the first reading. Moved
by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, 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 PALMS FOR COMPENSATION
AND REGULATING THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES FOR CARD ROOMS. Moved
by Matthews, seconded by Curry, 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.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported that he had talked with Chief of -Police
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Bates in regard to the massage parlors and that Chief Bates
stated there are four parlors in National City and that for the
present time at least they remain "status quo".
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS again brought up the matter of the removal
of trees on Highland Avenue., Moved by Matthews, seconded by
Curry, that the Council grant authorization for the removal of
trees on Highland Avenue from Division Street to 30th Street
subject to the pleasure of the property owners; and that the
Highland Avenue Improvement Association negotiate for the
removal of the trees at no cost to the City. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
MR. BERNARD J. BAND was present and stated that he purchased
two small lots from the City of National City on a tax deed
and that members of the Council thought he bought them too
cheap, but wanted them to know there are many obstacles, as
there are fifteen persons whom he will have to sue,
MAYOR FRITZ requested a committee meeting for 7:30 P. M. March
17, 1949.
LESLIE 0. TIGH, 1831 E. 12th Street, was present and said that
it has been two months since the opening of 12th Street East
of Palm Avenue as a public street was brought before the
Council. Mayor Fritz stated that the City is in the process of
getting the deeds for the street opening from the property
owners. Mr. Tigh stated that he had deeded 30' but that he
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knew of several property owners who would not deed any of
their property. He also stated that some owners had deeded
40' which would make an 80' street and the others 30t making a
60' streets ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that it is to be a 60'
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street the entire distance.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS asked Mr. Avery if the property owners would
go for the removal of curbs, and Mr. Avery said "no" not if
it meant more money to the property owners than what they
had already agreed to pay; namely the $2.00 per front foot for
installation of new curbs and returns.
CITY ENGINEER MCCLURE suggested that the Highland Avenue Im-
provement Association present their evidence to the Planning
Commission for their recommendation; also if Mr. Dorfman was
contacted, that Highland Avenue would be given first consids
eration; and that Highland Avenue be re -surfaced at the com•
pletion of the sewer on Highland Avenue.
COUNCILMAN CURRY asked ATTORNEY CAMPBELL when the Ordinances
will be ready and ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated they are in the
process of being printed and expects them to be ready next
week. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that he thought each member of
the City Council should be provided with a copy, and the
Attorney assured him they would.
Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be
closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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