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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949 05-17 CC MIN307 National City, California, May 17, 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. Council- men .absent: None. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the reading of the minutes of the,regular meeting of May 3, 1949, and the adjourned meeting of May 6, 1949, be dispensed with. Carried. all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Dickson, Campbell, Gautereaux, McClure. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $ 5,523. 4 Street Fund 941.45 Park M & I Fund 374.65 Light. Dist. #1 32.65 1946 Sewer Fund - 79.533 Unapp. Tax Fund 244.9 Spec. Del. Tax Fund ' 82.32 Payroll 11;241. 8 TOTAL . . . . . . „ $18,520.68 Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews,. that the bills be allowed Yr and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews. Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None, MAURICE CARRIGAN, 431 "J" Avenue, was present, representing a group of citizens in regard to the proposed golf course. MR. CARRIGAN said the people would like to know the estimated total cost of a golf course; whether a club house is to be included; how much water would be necessary and the cost of same; the estimated cost of maintenance; and in what manner 5/17 308 it will benefit the City of National City. MR. CARRIGAN asked whether this matter of the golf course he is presenting could be recorded in the minutes of this meeting, and MAYOR FRITZ stated that it was being recorded. In,regard to the estimated total cost of the proposed golf course, MAYOR FRITZ said that we would have to wait until we get some bids; that Mr. Hughes has constructed quite a number of golf courses in the United States and that his estimate of cost was $100,000.00, without a club house and not including the land. MAYOR FRITZ stated that the City has no plans for a club house at, the present time. MR. CARRIGAN asked how much water it will take, and how much will it cost. MAYOR FRITZ said it would take about five acre feet per year at a cost of $15,000.00 if we had to buy it out- right. MR. CARRIGAN asked about the maintenance and MAYOR FRITZ stated that the maintenance, 'exclusive of water, cost other golf courses in.a similar situation but near a Metro- politan area from $30,O00.00 to $50,000.00 a year. MR. CARRIGAN asked what the estimated amount of revenue the golf course will realize. MAYOR FRITZ stated that other golf courses realize from $10,000.00 to $30,600.00 net profit a year. MR. CARRIGAN asked in what manner will this benefit the City of National City and tse taxpayers in general. MAYOR FRITZ said that'it would bring a lot of people to our town. MR. CARRIGAN introducediMR.'GAINES, General Massager of the Municipal Golf Course of San Diego. MR. GAINES stated he would give the City's figures on the golf couree through a period When they started the course, through the period of the depression and - from 1940. From 1930 to 1938 the revonue-was.$234,000.00, the operating coat $261,000.00, a net loss of $27,000.00; from 1939 to 194? the revenue was $700,000.00'and the operating cost 5/17 309 $485,000.00, a net profit of $215,000.00. In 18 years of operation the profit was $188,000.00 or an average profit of $10,444.00 per year. The last year 1947-48 the revenue was $102,000.00, operating cost $72,000.00, a profit of $30,000.00; which was a total of the two courses, one an 18 hole course and the other a 9 hole course. In 1947-48 the profit on the small course was about 40%. MAYOR FRITZ asked MR. GAINES if it were not true that the City of San Diego was talking about putting in another golf course. MR. GAINES said that if he had any- thing to say about it it would not be put in the location now under consideration. MAYOR FRITZ asked if it was not true that on Holidays and Sundays it is almost impossible to get onto the Course., MR. GAINES said he was sorry to say that that is not true, one can get into the Course at anytime. MR. CARRIGAN said Mr. Gaines has been Manager of the Municipal Golf Course for nine years and asked him if he would say a town of this size could support an eighteen hole golf course. MR. GAINES said he thought it might be possible if the City was willing to advertise the Course which would in turn promote growth of the City. MR. CARRIGAN asked MR. GAINES if he would say the golf course business has reached its peak and is on the way down. MR. GAINES replied °no, there are more crazy people now than there ever were". MR. CARRIGAN said they had a few recommendations which they felt more valuable to the City than an eighteen hole golf course; that the land be sub- divided and used for housing and sold to individuals on a non profit basis for homes, and reduce the present tax load and bring taxes down to the very minimum which would provide a greater incentive to settle in National City; more recreational facilities in the City, such as enlarging the Park at the pres- 5/17 310 ent location, as the children of this City are our greatest assets and should not be forgotten as the school grounds do not have sufficient room for all of the children. MR. CARRIGAN also said they felt that the taxpayers should be given an opportunity to find out just what the score is without depend- ing on the National City News for expenditures of this amount; and they believed the City could get along a little longer until the next general election. MAYOR FRITZ stated that the Golf Course was recommended several years ago by the Planning Commission; that the land was picked -up four or five yearn ago as tax deeded land and the City has acquired 40 more acres because what we had was not enough. MAYOR FRITZ said that the Planning Commission recommended the golf oourae to the ett►' Council, and at that time COUNCILMAN CURRY was a member of the Planning Commission. A man from the State Department of Recreation made a survey of the Recreational facilities in National City and he recommended putting in a golf course here. MAYOR FRITZ stated that a few months ago a hearing was,heleFOIVi the golf course but most of the people here who are protesting it did not attend the hearing. MAYOR FRITZ said that it is a fort of recreation that would pay for itself. COUNCILMAN CURRY stated that he wished to make it clear that he did not recom- mend a golf course when he was on the Planning Commission. COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked COUNCILMAN CURRY if he protested it and he said he did not recommend it or protest it. BERNARD BANKE presented a letter to CITY CLERK ALSTON from the National City - Chula Vista Realty Board, which stated that they were of the opinion that the construction of a golf course would not be advisable at the present time; that they feel National City does not have sufficient water for a golf course; and from all 5/17 311 information available to try to develop water by well would be a failure. They stated that as taxpayers and realtors of our community they feel that the postponement of constructing a golf course at this time would be very favorable acoepted by the citizens of our community. WILLIS BRIGGS said that there were about twenty-five people outside who could not hear what was taking place► and that a request had been made ear- lier in the day to hold the meeting at some other place where there was more room, but had been refused. MAYOR FRITZ said that it might prove embarrassing if the meeting were held in some other place except the Council Chambers as some people might come to the meeting and not know that the meeting place had been changed. DR. GEORGE PARCHEN, 840 Roosevelt Avenue stated that he was a member of the Golf Club and would play golf regularly even if he has to go to San Diego, but he would like to see National City have a Course. DR. PARCHEN asked MR. GAINES 1f he did not think it would be a good thing to adopt the policy on a Sunday of first come first served. MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:00 P. M. and that Bids for three truck chassis would be opened at this time. The following bids were opened: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY, Three KB-$ Grose Vehicle Weight rating: 17,500 pounds $5,829.78 f.o.b. City Barn, including all taxes, price per unit $1,943.26, three KB-6 Gross Vehicle Weight rating:. 18,800 pounds 17,183.83 f.o. b. City Barn, including all taxes, price per unit $2,394.61, delivery within 10 days; DICK HAAS MOTORS, INC., new 1949 Dodge 2 Ton Model BIJ-170" Wheel Base, total price per 3 units 16,766.80 plus.sales tax of 1169.17, total price per three units $6,935.97, 15 day delivery; J. R. TOWNSEND CO., INC. 5/17 312 3 Model 2R17A-71 Studebaker 2-Ton Chassis and Cabs, f.o.b. City. Barn, each $1,773.55 plus 20 Sales Tax; ANDY WOODS, Model FC 354 2 Ton Trucks, two trucks 34,729.18 plus 2i sales tax $118.23, total price for two trucks to be delivered from 15 to 30 days $4,847.41; FULLER MOTORS, bid on three two ton cab and chassis trucks total $6,280.50, delivery within 15 days unless current strike prohibits. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the bids be referred to ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON and the SUPERINTENDENT OF SANITATION MIKKELSON. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. BIDS FOR ONE GARBAGE DUMP BODY AND TWO GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION DUMP UNITS were opened. The following bids were opened: UTILITY TRAILER SALES COMPANY, 2 Heil Colecto-Pak Garbage and Refuse Collection Automatic Dump Units, price $6,360.00 plus sales tax of $159.00, total $6,519.00, delivery 30 days from receipt of order, 1 Heil Garbage Dump Body and 1 Heil.#1715 Low Mount Hoist, price $927.00 plus sales tax of $23.17, total $950.18, delivery 15 days from receipt of order; OTTO STANG, one four yard water level dump body, priced 31,448.80 plus tax $37.46, total $1486.26. same bid using 3/16 gauge steel instead of 10 gauge priced $1671.70 plus tax $44.15, total $1,715..85. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that Administrative officer Dickson be authorized to purchase two garbage and refuse collection dump units and . one garbage dump body from Utility Trailer Sales Co. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. MR. CARRIGAN stated that he would like to have one of the Councilmen make a motion that the proposed golf course be 5/17 313 tabled until the next election. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the proposed golf course be.placed on the ballot at the next election. The motion was lost, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Curry, Matthews. Nays: Adams, Thatcher, Fritz. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said he would like to explain his vote. The acceptance of the land for the golf course received consider- able publicity; it was a four to one vote of the Council in favor of the purchase of the land and I still believe in the majority rule and I dontt change my mind very easily. The golf course was one of the main issues in the last election, and that the candidates opposed to it were defeated two to one. A public hearing was held and there was noting said in opposi- tion of the golf course. I did not notice any of you people there at the time. I am sure this was all done in good faith. There is a lot to be said about the City of National City spending $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 and I cannot say just how I would vote. It is unfair for any particular group to organize themselves by telephone and tell me to vote yes or no. We are glad to listen to any opposition in a public hearing, in that way the Counoil will have some idea how the people feel about it.° JAMES CHENEWETH was present and stated that it was not the golf course that defeated him. He felt that they should, as taxpayers, have the right to voice their opinion before the City spends y$100,000.00. MAYOR FRITZ said the City has not spent $100,000.00; we have no bids as yet and we cannot tell what a golf course would cost until the bids are received. MR. CHENEWETH said he did not see why this could not be put on the ballot at the next election. MAYOR FRITZ said he thought it should not be a political issue. MR. 5/17 314 CHENEWETH said that the people should have the right to vote whether they want a golf course. MR. MOELLER, 438 °V' Avenue said he thought this should not be a politioal issue at the next election. but to hold a special election. MRS. GALLAGHER, 1113 E. 3rd Street, said that National City is not ready for a golf course; there are not enough people to support it. The money should be spent for the children. MAYOR FRITZ said that they realize the City of National, City itself is not large enough to support a course itself, but it will no doubt draw a number of people from other places. TOM BOLIN, 8th & Hoover. said he would like to recommend that part of the City park be fenced in for baseball. He said he thought that the Eagles would possibly use the park for their praotioe and money spent on this would pay for itself. MR. GAINES said he did not come here to take aides one way or another, just to give the figures available on. the golf courses. MR. BRIGGS said there would be about $1,000,000.00 invested, figuring on the valuation of the land. DR. PARCHEN said he would like to make his stand clear. He stated that he played golf regularly and would like to spend his money in National City. We need something to attract the people to National City. The outsiders who come to National City will stay at the hotels or tourist motels; and the tourist trade will help the City. DR. PARCHEN said we need to look to the future,. LE0 STENZEL, 708 E 6th Street asked DR. PARCHEN at what hotels are people going to stay; and DR. PARCHEN said all the hotel? and motels were on permanent ground. STANLEY CHRISTIANSON, 440 °J° Avenue was present and asked if the people of National City could not do something for the children, such as another swimming pool and playground equipment. MAYOR FRITZ stated that the playgrounds are on school property and the City 5/17 315 has no power to do anything there. GEORGE HOAGLAN, 2110 "0" Avenue was present and stated that he thought we would all like to see to it that the people vote bonds to have a gym- nasium built at the High School playgrounds. He also stated that he felt he would like to see that the kids have a place where they can go for recreation and play; but that a golf course is the only thing which would bring back some revenue. He further stated that he believed we are going to enlarge the swimming pool. The youngsters from Chula Vista and San Isidro come up here to use the swimming pool. MR. HOAGLAN said that because of the great amount of veterans exemptions he has bad to pay higher taxes and he said if he thought the building of the golf course would mean more taxes he would not be in favor of it. MR. CARRIGAN said the issue now is whether the people are going to get a chance to vote on the golf course. HAROLD LLOYD, 515 Palm Avenue asked what would be the procedure of business to get bona fide bide on the golf course. MAYOR FRITZ stated that the City went on record two or three -weeks ago to get bids. CLAUDE PIERCE, 428 E. 8th Street, said that instead of a golf course we would be far better off in National City if we did something beneficial for the children; particularly a good ball park. The golf course would probably be a white elephant. MAYOR FRITZ stated that no golf course in the State of California, City owned, has loot any money since 1940. We are the only small City in the County that has a swimming pool and when that was first proposed a great many people were sure that would be a failure, but it has proved otherwise. PRICE AVERY, 441 Highland Avenue, asked if one of the members of the Board could place a motion that after this before advertising for bids on a major project 5/17 316 such as this, that it be put on a ballot and hold a separate election or at the regular election, and thus give the people a chance to vote. MR. CHENEWETH said he did not believe now was the time to start a golf course; during the war years the City could probably have made money, but now there is a reces- sion and it would be impossible to make any money. MAYOR FRITZ said that the wages have not taken any drop and if they do the cost of operation will drop. MR. LLCYD said that he believed that of all the States that have grown, California has a better future than it has a past and looking at the golf course from that angle he believes that it would be a good idea to have one. EARL HANGER, 214 W. 5th Street said he believed if we had a good baseball diamond that some of the major leagues would come here to praotice ball. He said that the diamond is really rough on baseball players, and there are about 80 children on Thursdays and Saturdays playing baseball. MR. HOAGLAN said regarding the building of a fence around the baseball grounds; that in San Diego County there are certain limits placed on the Padres Sall Park and there can be no closed in park in the limits of Lane Field; so no fence could be built around our baseball diamond. MR. CARRIGAN said that this is really the people's money they are spending and we would like the Council's assur- ance that it will be put to a vote before it is rammed down the people's throat; and if they want it let them have it, if not, figure out something else. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS said that he would like to clear up a few points. He stated that a year ago April when he came on the Council he did not know we were going to have a golf course. It was about six months before it came up in the Council at which time a motion was made that we have a meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss -plans, 5/17 317 etc. The meeting with the Planning Commission and the Council turned out to be a hearing and almost 100 people turned out, it was not a political issue. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS said that when he was asked any questions about the course he never made any answer as he had not studied the questions and did not know the cost of getting water, the type of grass to be used on the greens, etc., and he felt he would be signing a blank check if he voted for it. To dig a well will cost $6,000.00 to see if we could get water and he said he was still in the dark as to the amount of money we want to spend. Be said he came on the Council with an open mind and he is not for or against it, and stated that unless he has a lot more information than he has now he could not vote for it. MRS. CORNELIUS, 632 "C" Avenue, was present and staked if the City needed a new Library would that come to the vote of the people. MAYOR FRITZ said that plans for a new Library are now being drawn up and it would not have to come before the people; only when you vote bonds must it come before the people._ MRS. GALLAGHER asked if something could not be done to relieve the serious polio situation; such as the removal of shanks, and the stagnant water; that would be more beneficial to the children of this town. JOE RAMOS, 138 E. 2nd Street, said the people seem to think that if the golf course went through, the City would atop; there would surely be some money left to give police and fire protection and keep up the streets. MR. HOAGLAN stated that if we are going to worry about throwing the tax burden on our youngsters where would we have been if our parents thought the same thing? He said he believed in taxes. MR. CARRIaAN asked if there was any specific reason why it could not be put to the vote of the people. 5/17 318 MR. LLOYD stated that he would like to know what procedure would be necessary to change the name of "Q° Avenue as so often it is written to look like "0" Avenue or 112°; and he thought Such a name as Quince would be more suitable. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL said that the best way to do this was to get up a petition and have the people who live on that Street sign it and then present it to the Planning Commission for their recom- mendation. APPLICATIONS for alcoholic beverage licenses, were read as follows: Off sale general to Stuart G. Ashenberg & Ray P. McCullough, 1309 McKinley Avenue;, On sale general to Beba W. & Fred C. Berg & Afton E. Carroll, 804 National Avenue. The applications were approved by Chief of Police Bates. Mayor Fritz ordered the applications filed. RESOLUTION NO. 4967 was read, accepting the following grant deeds for street purposes only; and authorizing City Clerk Alston to have same recorded: CHARLES AND KATHLYN L. REYNOLDS, the most Nly 40' of the E* W* E* of 80 Acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 130; EXCEPTING therefrom the Sly 350' thereof; THOMAS D. AND PATTY SUE MERTL, the most Ely 30' of the following de- scribed property: all that portion of the SWt NW* of Quarter Section 107, Com. at the NE corner of SW* NW* thence Sly along the Ely line thereof 490' to the true point of beginning, thence Wly 129' along the line drawn parallel with the Nly line of said SW4j thence Sly on a line drawn parallel with the Ely line 50'; thence Ely parallel with the said Nly line 129' to a point on said Ely line; thence Nly along said Ely line 50' to the true point of beginning. Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 5/17 319 CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that the City had received a check from the Division of Highways, for payment of gas tax monies, in the amount of $84,796.68. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the check be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. INSURANCE POLICY for fire and theft on the City's motor vehicle fleet was presented. Attorney Campbell approved same. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the policy be accepted and the, premium in the amount of $454.66 be paid to guy & Guy. Carried,,by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT regarding Article XII of the proposed City Charter, was read. The letter stated that they were submitting the following for insertion as Article XII of the proposed City Charter: "ARTICLE XII BOARD OF EDU- CATION Section 1200. Election or Appointment of Board of Education. There shall be a Board of Education, the number of members of which, the manner in which, the times at which, and the terms for which they Shall be elected or appointed, their qualifications, compensation an&removal, shall be as now or hereafter prescribed by the Education Code of the State of California.° Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that ARTICLE XII as submitted by the National School District, be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM CALIFORNIA WATER & TELEPHONE COMPANY, was read, in regard to fire protection at the Shop of the California Water & Telephone Company at 9th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. They stated that they have employed the Gamewell Company and they have completed the installation of a fire alarm system 5/17 320 throughout the Shop Building which is actuated by rise in temperature; however, to be most effective, the system should be tied -in to an alarm at headquarters of the Fire Department. The Gamewell Company has installed the master fire alarm box on 9th Street which will become part of the City's fire alarm system when installed. They wish to know what progress is being made for a City fire alarm system so their system may eventually be completed to the headquarters of the Fire De- partment. COUNCILMAN CURRY asked when the fire underwriters would be here so that we could get their recommendations. It was suggested that ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON contact the Fire Underwriters Board after we get our new fire truck. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON write a letter to the Fire Underwriters. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, requesting sewer connections, was read. The letter outlined the needs of the Distriot as follows: The connection of a lateral from the Lincoln Acres School to a trunk line which runs through the school grounds; the connection of a lateral from Kinball School at Eighteenth and Coolidge to the trunk line which lies east of this school; the connection of a sewer line from the main building at Lincoln Acres to the lateral which lies north of the building; the connection of a sewer line from the High- land School to the lateral which will lie south of the building on Eighteenth Street. This letter is a request for the con- nection of two laterals to trunk lines and two lines to laterals. The District is willing to pay for labor and materials for the connections but feels that it is justified in asking that the remainder of the connection fee be cancelled in view of the fact 5/17 321 that the District, without charge, granted easements for the construction of trunk lines and laterals across school prop- erty, and granted property to the City for a road for access to the pumping plant near the Lincoln Acres School. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the National School Dis- trict pay for labor and materials for the connections, and the remainder of the fee be waived. Carried, all Counoilmen pres- ent voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MR. FRED KRAETSCED(AN requesting a disabled veteran's license, was read. Mr. Kraetechman stated that he sells an adjustable jar wrench, from house to house, to be used for opening and tightening any kind of screw lid. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that this request be referred to the License Collector, with the power to act. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MARTHA L. SIMPKINS, was read, requesting that her name be placed on the Civil Servioe list; The request was approved by L. W. Bates, Chief of Police. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION, was read, regarding the City's oiling mix table. The report stated that the petition of property owners against the City use of property located East of Palm Avenue North of Twenty-fourth Street, and West of Grove Street; the following is a report of the Planning Com, mission's study of the situation; and their recommendations: There were 36 properties represented on the petition. 9 of which were located too far away to be considered. Most of the properties represented do not face the Mixing Table. The main 5/17 322 objection found to be: "removal of the material causes an extremely unsightly condition which will materially lessen the desirability of these residences as homes and lower the value of same, the ooean view from Prospect and Grove Streets will be entirely spoiled by the operation". Park Superintendent Gautereaux reported that regarding a long range planning pro- gram for park areas, much grading and cutting away of higher knolls would be necessary. At present 50% of the surrounding land owners could not see park area because of existing high peaks. Street Superintendent Finnerty stated that the material taken out of the earth was mixed with.oil on the premises and that all roads to and from were oiled, also there is little dust if any, to the removing of this granite. The Planning Commission summed up the situation as: they found that little if any of the ocean view is being changed by this operation. This property as a building site is valueless. A park area would be a definite improvement to the district. It is being used as it is needed and at the same the cutting that will be required for the park area is in process. The Planning Com- mission recommends that the City continue with present opera- tions. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending that the following petition be granted: Petition #347 of Louie Rebelledo and Mercedes Rebolledo for a special permit to build a cottage on the rear of lot in R-1 zone, for rental purposes; property division Avenue). Eileen G. described as Lots 16 and 17 in Block 3 of the sub - of 10 Acre Lot 4 in Quarter Section 152. (2718 "C" The following petition was denied: Petition #348 of Lee, for a special permit to operate a General 5/17 323 Insurance business in her -home at 137 E. 2nd Street; the $E ofi n- W4 of 10 Acre Lot 2, Quarter Section 155; except the S 401 of E 401 thereof; also excepting therefrom thee 251 as deeded to Edna W. Snook, and also excepting the N 50f there- from as conveyed to Everett S. Litchfield. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CLAIM FROM BLUE DOT LIQUOR STORE for refund on unsecured per- sonal property tax collected on their 1947 liquor license was presented. The amount of tax is $23.52. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. REGULATING THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH was presented for the second and -final reading. Moved by Adams, 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. 762, was read, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH WITHIN SAID CITY, AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEAL. ING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THERE- WITH. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Mains, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. CCMMUNICATION FROM CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, which 5/17 324 stated that since the establishment of a new department in the unclassified service, to be known as the Department of Sani- tation, the Superintendent of which will supervise the work of City Mechanics, the Civil Service Commission recommends the following change in the National City Position Classifi- cation Plan for Mechanic: MECHANIC Under the supervision and general direction of the Superin- tendent of the Department of Sanitation to perform a variety of repairs of mechanical, automotive, and stationary equipment; to repair ignition and electrical systems; to make major re- pairs on motors and motorized equipment; to replace parts; to fit pipes and to do general repair work of a difficult nature; to operate a lathe, electrical soldering iron, and welding equipment; to service and repair all vehicles and equipment owned and operated by the City of National City. MINIMUM STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; five years experience in mechanical and automotive maintenance work; ability to diagnose engine trouble and prescribe methods of repair; ability to operate automotive repair equipment of all kinds and to perform welding, soldering, and lathe jobs of a difficult nature; good physical condition. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the classification be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION BY W. F. AMBORN to move a building from Lot 18 to Lot 20 of samelocation, was read. Application was approved by James A. Bird, Building Inspector. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted, provided the building conforms with the building code and is completed within six 5/17 325 months from this date. Carried, by the.foilowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that since we are now going to have a garbage and rubbish disposal program that he would need authority to, purchase addressograph equipment neoee- sary to mail out some 4,000 statements every two months. This equipment can be used for other purposes; such as sales tax permits and business licenses. The coat of the addressograph machine runs between $800.00 and $920.00 and the cost of the plates around $500.00. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON be authorized to purchase an addressograph machine and the necessary plates. Carried,, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that in our Street De- partment we are in need of one pick-up truck, due to the sewer work. The State Division of Highways is having a sale tomorrow, May 18, 1949, and included in this sale there are several pick- up trucks, one a 1940 Ford and a 1941 Chevrolet. The market price for these trucks is between $500.00 and $700.00. ADMIN- ISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated he would like authorization to bid $351.5o for the Chevrolet, also the Ford. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that Administrative Officer Dickson be authorized to bid $351.50 plus Sales Tax for each of the trucks. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON asked authority to establish rental rates on the Community Building. He stated that a num- ber of service clubs use the building at a special rate of $30.00 per month and that all have been organizations that meet 5/17 326 in the evening. Mr. Dickson stated that he would like to recom- mend that organizations who wish to use the Building on a re- gular monthly basis for luncheon meetings pay $20.00 per month; the difference between the $20.00 and $30.00 was custodial service at the rate of $2.50 per evening. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the rate of $20.00 be charged for the rent of the Community Building on a regular monthly basis for luncheon,meetings. Carried, by the.following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews► Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that Fire Chief Bird, Assistant Chief Bailey and he had checked the bids on the fire equipment and found that the bid submitted by the Seagrave Corporation met specifications and was low bidder, and recom- mended that the Seagrave Corporation be awarded the bid to furnish the City with one Seagrave Series 1,000 Triple Com- bination Pumping Engine, 300 gallon Tank Wagon & Hose Car; price $16,900.12 plus California State Sales Tax to be added. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the City purchase the Fire Equipment from the Seagrave Corporation as recommended. Carried,,by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported on the matter of the street name signs. He said they had checked and found it would be necessary to purchase approximately 409 signs at $10.75 each f.o.b. City of National City. The signs to be those recommended by the, Traffic Committee; a-400, black letters on white back- ground, manufactured by the Grote Company. MR. DICKSON stated that a complete survey of the City had been made; and that one sign was reoommended for each intersection with the exception 5/17 327 of National Avenue, there two signs are recommended. Delivery on these signs to be 30 to 60 days. Moved by Matthews, sec- onded by Thatcher, that ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON be authorized to purchase the street name signs. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that he had received a letter from Barbara, Strong, representing the music departments of the city schools, thanking the City for the,use of the War Memorial Bowl, May 1st and for the Park Department for the many services rendered them in putting on the program. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated he had received a letter from the Public Utilities Company announcing a hearing on the proposed increase in rates for the California Water & Telephone Company. The City of Chula Vista has oontracted Attorneys Robinson and Burke and they will be down here to appear before the hearing. which is to be held Wednesday, May 25th, 1949 in the Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams. that Attorneys Robinson and Burke represent the City of National City at the hearing and protest the rate increase. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. PETITION with the, signatures of Harold Lloyd, Thomas P. Walsh and Claude Pierce, requesting a street light between 4th & 7th Streets on Palm, was read. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be referred to Administrative Officer Dickson for checking and recommendation. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that he had been served with Superior 5/17 328 Court Complaint No. 150934, a Partition Suit. However National City has no taxes against the property, therefore no interest in the suit. ALLEN BUSH, 1420 E. Division Street, was present, and stated that a manhole had been put on his property. He said he did not want to bring suit against the City but simply wanted the manhole moved. He said that he had talked to the City Engineer and was informed that the manhole could not be moved. CITY ENGINEER McCLURE said that the first time this was reported to him the manhole was already in place. Moved by Thatcher, sec- onded by Matthews, that this matter be referred to the CITY ,ENGINEER,MoCLURE, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE DICKSON and ATTORNEY CAMPBELL, to see what can be worked out. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that he would like a clarification of the word "nepotism" as used in the Charter. MR. CROWNOVER stated that Attorney Burke had been asked to explain this and he gave the example as: "If two brothers were employed in the Fire Department neither one could ever be promoted to the posi- tion of Captain as one would be the boss over the other." COUNCILMAN ADAMS said he thought it well to reach an agreement, what the term "nepotism" means for future use. Moved by Adams, seconded by,Matthews, that the term "nepotism" as outlined in the Charter, simply means, that no member of a family in the degree of relationship, such as the third degree, shall be in a position to hire, fire, or in other words hold a superior position such as Department head. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated he thought it might be well to start 5/17 329 planning toward the date of the special election for the Charter. He said he thought that if the election is far enough ahead of the first of the year, that when the State Legislature convenes in January, it would bey ratified. COUNCILMAN ADAMS euggeeted September, so that the Committee could go ahead with plans, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that it was the recommendation of MR. BURKE that the election be held in September, as by that time the Majority of people would be back from their vacation. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that if we do not set the date of the election, it will hold up the official publication of the Charter. This way it can be given a lot of publicity. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON said that since the Charter does have to be published it would be well 'to have it set up in advance and have a.number of copies printed and made available. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the tentative date, for the special election on the Charter be set for September 1949. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. SUPERINTENDENT OF PARK & RECREATION GAUTEBEAUX was present relative to theerequeat to start plans and specifications on the Golf Course, and reported that they have found it necessary to make additional plans taking in the curve of Palm Avenue as it,bears off to the West, which he gave to Mr. Hughes to adjust on the plans he originally' made. The original plans and specifications for the Course did not include getting water, because we would have to decide on the development of water, some type of storage capacity if we had to supplement other water. MR. GAUTEBEAUX stated that he had contacted two of the best well diggers in San Diego and they both thought there was a good chance of finding water in at least three locations. 5/17 330 He stated that a good well should produce from 300 to 400 gallons of water per minute. MR. GAUTEREAUX said that the coat of drilling and casing a well would run between $5,000.00 and $6,000.00. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said that he thought that regard- less of whether or not we have a golf course, the supply of water would be a good thing. MR. CROWNOVER stated that the Paradise Valley Sanitarium had a very fine well which has been there for years. COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked MR. BANKS if the Realty Board would object to the City drilling a well. MR. BANKE said he could not, say for that; the Realty Board is not against the golf course, but against one at this time. COUN- CILMAN ADAMS said he was not prepared to vote on the golf course until the cost of it was known and until the question of water for it was settled. MR. JENSEN asked if the well was drilled and the water was discovered, and the mineral content was too high to water the greens on the golf course, could the water be of any use to the City? MR. JENSEN said if the course does go in and the wells cannot supply the needs it will be necessary to get outside water sufficient to carry on this proposed endeavor. COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS asked if we don't get water by drilling one well, are we going to try again? Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that this matter be laid over until the next Council meeting. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. COUNCILMAN CURRY asked if there was any law covering the height of Boulevard Stop signs. .He stated there seems to be a varia- tion of two or three feet, there seems to be no uniform height. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON stated that there should be a seven foot clearance under the sign. 5/17 331 Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: 5/17