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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949 05-06 CC ADJ MIN302 National City, California, May 6, 1949 Adourned meeting of the City Council of May 3, 1949, was called to order by Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz at 19:00 A. M. o'clock. Councilmen present: Adams, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Curry, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Dickson. REQUEST OF SEVERS MARIN, 1836 Wilson Avenue, to remove a Willow tree, was read, Mr, Marin stated that the roots of the tree have caused the sidewalk to raise and become a hazard. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the tree be inspected, and if found in such condition that it should be removed, that Mr. Marin pay the usual 05.00 deposit and remove the tree at his own expense. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CLAIM FROM JACK DEMBO for refund on unsecured personal prop- erty tax collected on his 1947 and 1948 liquor licenses was presented. The amount of tax totaled 3131.82. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the refund be made. Car-, tied, by,the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz, Nays: None, MAYOR FRITZ announced that the hearing on the closing of Crest Drive would be held at this time, No protests were made. RESOLUTION NO. 4965 was read, closing A portion of Crest Drive, Paimcrest Subd. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 5/6 303 COUNCILMAN CURRY present. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION was read, stating that there will be an Institute of Govern- ment held in San Diego on May 13th and 1Jth. This Institute is being sponsored in part by California State Employees Association Chapters in San Diego, and also has the support of Governor Warren. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he would be glad to take this up with the Department Heads and employees with responsible jobs in this field, if the Council so desired. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON contact the Department Heads and cake the necessary reservations. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON recommended that a Resolution requesting the County Board of Supervisors to draw up a con- tract for the assessing and collecting of taxes, starting the fiscal year 011,1950-51, and submit it to the Council, including in the request, that the publication of the National City Delin- quent list be published in the National City paper. RESOLUTION NO. 4966 was read, requesting the County Board of Supervisors to draw up a contract for the assessing and col- lecting of taxes, starting the fiscal year of 1950-51; also that the National City Delinquent list be published in the National City newspaper. Moved by Adams? seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pre- sent voting aye. MEMBERS OF THE CASA DE SALUD BOARD OF DIRECTORS were present. 5/6 304 MARY JANE GARDNER, Secretary, stated that the Casa de Salud had received a report from the Community Welfare Council saying that there are no longer funds to carryon the Casa. Mrs. Gardner said they suggested that National City help take over part of their program and the Community Chest handle the other part of the program. National City might handle the boys' recreational group. MAYOR FRITZ asked if this curtail- ment of funds by the Community Cheat was definite. Mre. ardner said that they feel that unlese more funds come out of National City there would be a curtailment. MAYOR FRITZ said that three years ago we raised $6,400.00 for the Com- munity Chest, but that the last year or two it has fallen behind. REVEREND OLAF STOEVE stated that not so much money was raised here because a lot of our people work in San Diego and contribute there, and perhaps it is well to wait and see what the Community Chest is going to do. MAYOR FRITZ said that two years ago we went along with Mr. Morrison of the Community Chest who sold us a bill of goods. MRS. CORLISS said they were bringing their problems to the Council since they were fellow citizens and have the community's interest at heart. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that we are all aware of what is being done and the Casa Will not be closed. REVEREND STOEVE said that they were suggesting that the•City•take over the work entirely, or at least would it not be possible that part of the program could be taken over by the City? MRS. GARDNER said they had help in the summer program and possibly it could be run on a full tine schedule. REVEREND STOEVE asked whether the City work of recreational supervising is heavier during the summer. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that we are able to do the sumgertime recreational 5/6 305 • work as we receive assistance from the National School District, Sweetwater High School, National City Relief Federation, which contribute 31,200.00, and 0500.00 from the-Lion's Club. MRS. CORLZSS asked if there would be a possibility for the recrea- tional program of the City to be set up to include a recrea- tional program for the Casa de Salud nine months of the year, MAYOR FRITZ said he felt the City was justified in assisting inithe summer recreational program but if we give full time to the Casa we probably should give full time to other parts of the City. JAi4ES RUSK stated that the Community Welfare Council is the organization in San Diego, and that Mr. Morrison is now with the Council. MR. RUSK said there have been a number of requests for funds in the Southeast part of San Diego for the operation of the neighborhood house and the YWCA, and that' too large a share of the funds went to Southeast San Diego and other areas were receiving no funds from the Community Chest. A committee was organized to study the situation and they suggested a neighborhood house. A survey was made and they came back with the sane recommen- dations. The Board of Directors of the Community Chest found that the funds for the two programs were close enough to appoint a committee to make a study; their recommendations will go to the Welfare Counoil and then in turn to the Com- munity Chest. The survey should be over before the first of July. but if necessary they will go on further. Mr. Rusk asked if it would be possible for the Council to go along with the recommendations of the Community Chest. REVEREND STOEVE said that a man from the State Recreational Department made a survey and he would like to know what he said about the Casa de Salud&s recreational program. ADMINISTRATIVE 5/6 306 • OFFICER DICKSON read the portion of the report which stated: "There is no gymnasium except in the upper room of the Casa de Salud". COUNCILMAN CURRY aeked.what the budget of the Casa was; and MRS. GARDNER said 09,208.00 for 1949, and the budget was the same Last year. MRS. GARDNER said she under- stood that Mr. Morrison had talked with Mr. Dickson and she asked what his recommendations were. MR. DICKSON stated that Mr. Morrison said that a oommittee had been formed to make a study and he was waiting to find out their recommendations, COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS said the Council all agree that we are not going to see the program stopped. MRS. GARDNER asked if the Council could make some arrangements for funds for the budget. MR. DICKSON said he felt the Council would not be in a posi- tion to give any answer on the proper expenditure of funds until the report was received. MRS. GARDNER introduced the following members of the Board of Directors: Mr. Rusk, Mr. Burns, Miss Kaiser, Director, Mrs. Grove, Mrs. Corliss, Mrs. Smith and Mist Russ. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ATTEST: CITY bLERK 5/6