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National City, California, August 3, 1948.
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Gilbert E. Fritz at 7:30-P.'14. Councilmen present: Adams, Curry,
Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz.
Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the reading of the
minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 1948, be dispensed
with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Campbell, Gautereaux, Smith,
Rogers.
BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented:
General Fund
Street Fund
Park M & I Fund
Capital Outlay Fund
Unapp. Tax Fund
1946 Sewer Fund
Plan Com. Find
Payroll
TOTAL . . . -e -. . . ,
$ 2�269.95
368.14
370.30
1,217.19
102.72
28,016.58
QQ6.00
3,2'+2.b?.1
Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the bills be allowed
and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz.
Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 4751 was read, authorizing the payment of $1,217.19
from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Otis Hardware Store,
$12.81 for the Community Building; American Rubber MFG..Co,,
$1,204.38 for the Fire Department. Moved by Adams, seconded by
Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz.
Nays, None.
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DOROTHY JENSEN was present, requesting that 25th Street be
closed to a 60 foot street from National Avenue to A Avenue. -L.
E. CLINE, 41 East 25th Street, was present and stated that he
would have to move his house if 25th Street was left an 80 foot
street. MAYOR FRITZ Questioned-Ass't Engineer Smith in regard
to closing the street at this time. Mr, Smith stated that the
contract on the sidewalk and curb job had been signed and to
make any changes at this time would probably mean that the pro-
ceedings would be void. DOROTHY JENSEN stated that Engineer
Ireland surveyed the streets for her some twenty years ago and
a mistake was made, and felt that the City should correct the
error, MAYOR FRITZ stated that he would like a report from
Engineer Ireland* Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that
the matter be referred to Attorney Campbell and Engineer Ireland
for further information. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye, COUNCILMAN ADAMS asked Mrs. Jensen whether she paid Mr,
Ireland for making the survey while he was City Engineer. Mrsr--
Jensen replied that she did.
COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS stating that the
cancellation of County taxes on the S 40' of W 125: of E-165'
of S 1651 of SWf, 20 Acre Lot 2, + Section 133, had been ordered,
was read and ordered filed,
CITY CLERK ROGERS presented a check in the amount of $31,014.30
for motor vehicle fees to June 30, 1948, from the State of
California. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the
check be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz, Nays: None,
COMMUNICATION FROM THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH was read, re•
questing permission to erect a directional sign at 16th Street
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and Highland Avenue. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher,
that the sign be erected under the supervision of St. Supt.
Finnerty. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY TREASURER VANSANT was read, requesting
permission to take his vacation from August 9th to 23rd, also
authorization to leave the state for a short period of time,
Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye,
MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:00 P. Me and that bids on a
3-4 Ton tandem roller would be opened at this time. The bids
are as follows:
Le ROI-RIX MACHINERY CO. $1 370.00 F.O.B."on 3/4 Ton.
LEE & THATRO EQUIPMENT CO., 52 215.00; optional equipment: $750.00
plus tax,
BROWN-BEVIS EQUIPMENT CO., $2 545.G0, plus tax.
SHAW SALES & SERVICE CO., $2,665.00, plus tax; Alternate No. 1
$2,045.00; Alternate No. 2, $2,562.50,
plus tax.
SOUTHERN EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO. $1,927.50, plus tax.
CROOK COMPANY, $3,295.00, plus tax, F.O.B.
Mayor Fritz suggested that the bids be referred to St. Supt,
Finnerty, and Administrative Officer Dickson to check. Moved by
Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the bids be checked as suggested
by Mayor Fritz, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
BIDS ON LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. lwore opened at this time. San
Diego Gas & Electric Co., $783,60.
RESOLUTION NO. 4752 was read, accepting the bid from the San
Diego Gas & Electric Co. in the amount of $783.60 on Lighting
District No. 1. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, M_Councilmen present
voting aye.
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COMMUNICATION FROM ARTHUR G. HOKENSON, Police Dept., was read,
requesting a two weeks leave of absence without pay from August
31st through September 13th. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews,
that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT was read, suggesting" -
that the City not assume the responsibility of operating any
recreational activity due to the poliomyelitis epidemic.
COMMUNICATION FROM PARK SUPT. GAUTEREAUX was read, suggesting that
the Municipal Pool be closed for the remainder of the season on
account of the poliomyelitis epidemic. Moved by Matthews, seconded
by Curry, that the pool be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 4753 was read, authorizing the appointment of J.
B. Casey as Park Recreation Director (probationary), effectiv
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August 4, 1948, salary $e33,•oG per month; also the appointment �7 �
of James L. Welch as Recreation Supervisor in the summer recreation
program, effective August 4, 1948, salary $225.00 per month. The
appointments were recommended by Park Supt. Gautereaux. Moved
by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be accepted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, correcting
the certification list of eligible persons for the position of
Junior Park Gardener and naming: W. E. Whinery, T. B. Bundy,
C. G. Merrill.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, stating
that W. E. Whinery, the first name on the list reported not
available, and submitted the fourth name of H. C. Gilliland.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4754 was read, authorizing the appointment of H.
C. Gilliland as Junior Park Gardener, (probationary), effective
August 4, 1948, salary $180,00 per month, The appointment was
recommended by Park Supt. Gautereaux. Moved by Matthews, seconded
by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 4755 was read, authcrszirg the re -appointment of
Martha Simpkins as Police Clerk and Matron. effective August 1,
1948, salary $178,00 per month. The appointment was recommended
by Chief of Police Bates. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher,
that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM ASS^T ENGINEER SMITH was read, requesting that
a title search be made and easements be obtained on the list of
property enclosed, in order to start the construction of sewer
laterals. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that Attorney
Campbell obtain a title search, and Administrative Officer Dickson
be authorized to employ a person to obtain signatures for ease-
ments. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams,
Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATION FROM ENGINEER IRELAND was read, recommending that
the statement which he corrected, from Walter H. Barber covering
work completed on the sewer contract for the period ending July
31st, in the amount of $26,725.23 be paid, Moved by Adams*
seconded by Thatcher, that the recommendation be accepted and
the bill be paid. Carried, by the following vote to-w1t2 Ayeat
Adams?, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None,
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COMMUNICATION FROM VIOLET KEENER, 426 E 24th Street, was read,
'requesting a refund on her business license in the amount of
$2.50. The refund was recommended by License Collector Bates.
Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the refund be made.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry,
Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
APPLICATION FROM CONSOLIDATED SHIPBUILDING YARD, Wilmington,
Calif., was read, to move a building to Lots 4-5-6-7-8-9-10,
Block 280, City Plat. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews,
that the request be granted, provided the building conforms
with the building code and is completed within six months from
this date. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adamsi —
Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
APPLICATION OF HARRY HALL, Electrical Inspector, was presented,
requesting $25.00 per month for the use of his car. Mayor Fritz
suggested that the request be referred to Administrative Officer
Dickson. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that Administrative
Officer Dickson follow through on Mayor Fritzos suggestion.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
SUBDIVISION MAP OF EVANS1 HEIGHTS NO. 2 was presented. The sub-
dividers have completed the drainage system required by the
City. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the map be
accepted, and the proper officers sign same. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit:
Fritz. Nays: None.
Ayes:
Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher,
PHIL SC&UERMAN was present requesting the City to install a
drain in his lot at 4th Street & Norton Avenue, as he plans to
fill the lot. Mayor Fritz explained that the City recently held
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up a subdivision by requesting the subdividers to install proper
drainage. Mr. Scheuerman stated that the City caused this
condition when they graded 4th Street, Mayor Fritz asked Mr.
Scheuerman if he acquired the lot after the street was graded, to
which he affirmed„ Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that
the request be referred to the Engineer for recommendation. Carried,
all,Councilmen present voting aye,
SURETY BOND of Engineer Ireland was presented, and approved by
Attorney Campbell, Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that
the bond be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
APPLICATION for off sale general liquor license to be transferred
from Laura F. Sellers, Admnx. to Harvey N. Leaman and Boyd G.
Stephens, 1524 E 18th Street, was read. The transfer was approved
by Chief of Police Bates. Mayor Fritz ordered the application
filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM ENGINEER IRELAND was read,
Johns -Manville Corp. requests the approval of
House Connection pipe for sewer connections.
that he.believes the product will be entirely
will result in a savings in material costs to
and the City. Mayor Fritz questioned whether
stating that the
the use of Transite
Mr. Ireland stated
satisfactory and
the property owner
San Diego County
Health Department would approve the use of the product. A Johns -
Manville Corp. representative was present and stated that the
County was in the process of approving the product at this time.
Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Attorney Campbell,
Engineer Ireland, and Inspector Bird draft an amendment to City
Ordinance to permit the use of this product. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting ayee
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES was read, re-
questing immediate attention to the urgent need of repairs to
the structure of the Library Building. Mayor Fritz set August
loth at 7:30 P. M. for an informal meeting of the City Council
to discuss plans for the building. Councilman Adams suggested
that repairs to the swimming pool be taken up at that time.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES was read, approving
the revised classification and qualification plan of Library
employees, as recommended by the Civil Service Commission. Mayor
Fritz ordered the communication filed.
REPORT FROM U. S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Internal Revenue Se
stating that the records of the swimming pool were found toy be
in good shape, was read and ordered filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, requesting that the
State be notified before the City grants any utility franchise,
was read, and ordered tabled by Mayor Fritz.
COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION was read, relat\ve
to the rates of the California Water & Telephone Co. Mayor Fri
ordered the communication filed.
NOTICE FROM STATE CONTROLLER announcing the places of meeting to
discuss the annual street report, was read. Moved by Adams,
seconded by Thatcher, that Administrative Officer Dickson and
Cost Accountant Harkey be authorized to attend the meeting August
12th at 10:00 A. M. in the Civic.Center. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read,
requesting the City to furnish them with information in regard to
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City tidelands available for rental purposes. Attorney Campbell
recommended that the Council not go on record of stating price
offers. Mayor Fritz suggested that the request be referred to
Administrative Officer Dickson, Moved by Adams, seconded by
Matthews, that Mr. Dickson furnish the Chamber with the information,
Carried► all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilman Curry
suggested that a copy of the information be sent to the Planning
Commission,
COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read►
expressing appreciation to the City for their part in the Maytime
Band Review success. Mayor Fritz ordered the communication filed,
RESOLUTION NO, 4756 was read, accepting the following grant deeds
for street purposes only: S. N. and Lucille Brown, the Nly 301
and the Ely 201 and the Wly 301 of Sly 991 of Nly 4291 of the
following described property: Commencing at the NE corner of
40 Acre Lot 1, t Section 132, thence S 71° W along the Nly line
of said 40 Acre Lot 1, 40 rods to the point of beginning; thence
S 71° W 20 rods; thence S 19° E 40 rods; thence N 71° E 20 rods;
thence N 19° W 40 rods to point of beginning; Joseph Sigler
Mitchell and Leora Fern Mitchell, the Nly 401 and the Sly 301
and the Wly 301 of Wly 901 of Nly 3301 of the following described
property: Commencing at the NE corner of 40 Acre Lot 1, * Section
132, thence S 71° W along the Nly line of said 40 Acre Lot 1, 44
rods to point of beginning; thence S 71° W 20 rods; thence S 19°
E 40 rods; thence N 71° E 20 rods; thence N 19° W 40 rods to
point of beginning: DORA A. SWOPE, the Ely 201 of Sly 751 of Nly
2251 of the following described property: Commencing at the NE
corner of 40 Acre Lot 1, $ Section 132, thence S 71° W along the
Nly line of said 40 Acre Lot 1, 40 rods to point of beginning;
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thence S 71° W 20 rods; thence S 19° E 40 rods; thence N 71°
E 20 rods; thence N 19° W 40 rods to point of beginning; NEWTON
R. & NAOMI HICKMAN, the Ely 20' and the Sly 30' of the Sly 105'
of Nly 330' of Ely 100' of the following described property:
Commencing at the NE corner of 40 Acre Lot 1, * Section 132,
thence S 71° W along the Nly line of said 40 Acre Lot 1, 40 rods
to point of beginning; thence S 71° W 20 rods; thence 3 19° E
40 rods; thence N 71° E 20 rods; thence N 19° W 40 rods to point
of beginning; NEWTON R. & NAOMI HICKMAN, the Nly 40' and the Ely
20' of Nly 150' of Ely 100' of the following described property:
Commencing at the NE corner of 40 Acre Lot 1, t Section 132,
thence S 71° W along the Nly line of said 40 Acre Lot 1, 40 rods
to point of beginning; thence 3 71° W 20 rods; thence S 19° E
40 rods; thence N 71° E 20 rods; thence N 19° W 40 rods to point
of beginning. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 4757 was read, authorizing a salary increase to
all permanent employees of the City in the amount of ten dollars
($10.00) per month plus of base salary; also that salaries
of City Treasurer Vansant and City Clerk Rogers be raised from
$225.00 to $275.00 per month for extra services as Clerk of the
Street Department and Assistant Purchasing Agent; the increases
to be retroactive to July 1, 1948. Moved by Adams, seconded by
Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
DISTRICTING ORDINANCE NO. was presented for the second and
final reading. Moved by Matthbws, seconded by Curry, that only
the heading be read. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
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Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 750, DISTRICTING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY, CALIFORNIA AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY AND PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF LAND, THE
USE AND HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, THE OPEN SPACES AROUND
SAID BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, IN THE VARIOUS DISTRICTS: PRON.
HIBITING CERTAIN USES AND CERTAIN TYPES OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID DISTRICTS: DESCRIBING
AND DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS USED HEREIN: PROVIDING FOR THE EN-
FORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT HEREOF: REPEALING ORDINANCE 622; AND
PRESCRIBING THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION HEREOF. Moved by Thatcher,
seconded by Adams, that the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes; Adams, Curry, Matthews,
Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None.
CITY CLERK ROGERS reported that Engineer Ireland would like a
decision on sewer lateral districts with authorization to proceed.
MAYOR FRITZ stated that he would like to have the City put in
the laterals and the property owner pay for same at the time of
connection. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL stated that he doubted the
legality of such action. MAYOR FRITZ stated that this procedure
was being followed in San Diego and other cities, and would
like to have Attorney Campbell give it further study. Moved
by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that Engineer Ireland be authorized
to proceed with the laterals. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays:
None.
Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that Engineer Ireland call
for three alternate bids on the sewer laterals. Carried, all
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Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 4758 was read, establishing a sidewalk assessment
Fluid No. 1; also transfer 47,800:00 from the Capital Outlay
Fund to the Sidewalk Ass9csme1t Fund. Moved by Adams, seconded
by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported on the quiet title suit of 30 acres
formerly owned by Kenneth Molten_. Mr. Campbell stated that he
is a close friend of Mr. Molten and would like to have another
officer handle the matter, also that Mr. Molten suggested a
compromise of $250.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 4759 was read, authorizing City Clerk Rogers to
offer Kenneth Molten $150.00 for compromise on the quiet title
suit of 30 acres. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN MATTHEWS questioned the City's policy in regard to
notices served to remove obstructions, and stated that he felt
that the procedure was quite blunt, to which Councilman Adams
agreed. Councilman Matthews also inquired when the Engineers could
make a survey for the property owners receiving these notices.
Ass't Engineer Smith stated that it wasn't the policy of the City
Engineers to take away work from private Engineers.
COUNCILMAN CURRY inquired about the survey on street lighting,
thought that a representative from the San Diego Gas & Electric
Co. should give a report. Mayor Fritz stated that a report had
been turned in to the City.
COUNCILMAN ADAMS suggested that the entire meeting August 10th
should be devoted to the Library Building and Streets.
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PARK SUPT. GAUTEREAUX stated young people driving "hot rods" are
making race tracks out of the Park roads, and that several children
had been hit, although not seriously hurt, and suggested signs
designating Park area, approaches, and speed limit be posted.
Moved by Adams, seconded by 'Thatcher, that the signs be erected.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN ADAMS reported there are no school signs at 29th Street
and National Avenue, and several children had been hit. Mayor
Fritz thought the matter should be taken up with the Federal
Housing Authority and referred it to Administrative Officer Dickson,
to contact the Housing authorities.
MAYOR FRITZ reported that the Police Department are in urgent need
of two cars and suggested that the cars be purchased from Fuller
Motors, who submitted the low bid.
RESOLUTION NO. 4760 was read, authorizing Purchasing Agent Dickson
to purchase two 1949 4-Door Ford V8 Sedans in the amount of
$2,623.10 which includes $900.00 trade in allowance on 1946 Ford
4-Door Sedan, from Fuller Motors. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by
Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
COUNCILMAN CURRY questioned what had been done in regard to street
signs, Mayor Fritz stated that the prices are being checked.
Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the meeting be closed.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
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