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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948 05-18 CC MIN254 National City, California, May 18, 1948 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P. M. Councilmen present: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1948, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Dickson, Rogers, Smith, Camp- bell, Gautereaux. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund Street Fund Park M & I Fund Light. Dist. #1 1946 Sewer Fund Unapp. Tax Fund Capital Outlay Fund War Mem. Fund Payroll Fund TOTAL Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, wtrrants ordered drawn for same. to -wit: None. $3,44 .64 636,13 239.83 432.65 .27 134.67 1496.16 139.08 7 ,438.50 $14,443.93 that the bills be allowed and Carried, by the following vote Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: RESOLUTION NO. 4673 was read, authorizing the payment of $1,896.16 from the Capital Outlay Fund as follows: Nelson -Sloan, $169.54, for the St. Dept.; Hazard -Gould & Co., $297.97, for the St. Dept.; National Lumber Co. $1,421.14, for the Lumber Co., $7.51 for the St. Dept. Moved by by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Councilmen present voting aye. Com. Bldg.; National Thatcher, seconded Carried, all 255 MRS. DOROTHY JENSEN was present and introduced Mr. Drolte, 132 National Avenue, Chula Vista, publisher of the new paper. HERBERT A. BARNES was present in regard to the street signs, reading of the minutes during Council meetings, and the regulation of flying time for model planes. Mayor Fritz stated that the matter of street signs will be taken up at the next budget session, and informed Mr. Barnes that copies of the minutes are given to each Councilman in order not to take up so much time during the sessions for reading of the minutes. CLIFF SAVOY, 2727 National Avenue, was present in regard to a Trailer Court. Attorney Campbell ruled that 60% of owners of property, excluding the Federal Government, would have to protest in order to stop the court. Ass't Engineer Smith stated that the petition had not been checked. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the petition be referred back to the Planning Commission for recommendations. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL introduced Attorney Higgs from the California Water & Telephone Co. Mr. Higgs requested that the City turn over a credit, now on deposit at the San Diego County Water Authority, to the Company, as said credit can only be used for the purchase of water. He further stated that the Company had taken the credit of National City and Chula Vista into consideration, when they made application to the Railroad Commission for increased rates, and that Chula Vista had passed a Resolution authorizing the transfer of their credit to the Water Company. Attorney Campbell ruled that the City's credit should be transferred to the Water Company. After some discussion, it was agreed by the Council that the transfer should be made. 256 RESOLUTION N0. 4674 was read, authorizing the transfer of $1,992.40 credit belonging to the City of National City, en deposit with the San Diego Water Authority, to the California Water & Telephone Co. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ announced that it was 8:00 P. M. and that bids would be opened at this time. Bid of Ed Caseman on 3 Wisconsin Engines, to be used for emergency sewer pumping was $330.00 each, plus tax. Mayor Fritz inquired if the bid met the specifications. Ass't Engineer Smith replied that it did, and recommended that the bid be accepted. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the bid be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. The following bids were opened on the sewer trunk line: Carrol & Foster, $159,785.80; Walter H. Barber, $147,793.60; Charles J. Dorfman, $211,394.30; V. R. Dennis Construction Co., $159,620.20; L. B. Butterfield, $157,108.00; R. E. Hazard, $196,843.78; H. H. Peterson, bid not totaled. Mayor Fritz suggested that the bids be referred to the Engineer for checking. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that Engineer Ireland check the bids and make a report at the next meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. THOS. A. CLARKSON was present and presented the subdivision map of Rancho Hills Unit 5, for acceptance. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the map be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. 257 RESOLUTION N0. 4675 was read, accepting a deed for street purposes only, from the West Coast Corporation on the following described property: Westerly 208 ofrunnumberedbt in Rancho Hills Unit 2, lying Nly of Lot 36, Wly of Earle Drive, Sly of Palmer Street, Ely of Wly line of said Rancho Hills Unit 2; also the Wly 20' of Lots 34-35-36, Rancho Hills Unit 2. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE was read, giving an to opinion as/the status of Delavan J. Dickson, Purchasing Agent, in regard to purchases made at National Stationers. It was his elusion that the Administrative Officer and Purchasing Agent a mere advisor to the City Council; that no duties involving the exercise of any portion of the sovereign power of the City have been delegated to him and that he is an employee and not an officer of the City. Also, that the City Attorney is the proper one and qualified to give advice on other questions asked by the City. COUNCILMAN ADAMS said he would like to state that his motives in forwarding the letter to the District Attorney were not prompted by personal animosity toward Mr. Dickson. MAYOR FRITZ suggested that a letter be sent to District Attorney Keller, thanking him for his cooperation. MAYOR FRITZ stated that when he was elected Mayor, he asked that all problems be brought to the Council table for discussion, and asked for the cooperation of all Councilmen; that Councilman Adams did not once mention this matter, but took it direct to the District Attorney's Office, and the City of National City received a lot of harmful publicity. COUNCILMAN ADAMS stated that he merely asked for a personal opinion and the District Attorney refused to give its con - is 258 Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the District Attorney's opinion be accepted, and a letter of appreciation be sent to him. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON requested Attorney Campbell to give an opinion in regard to the payment of a bill to Matthews Bros. Radio Center which had been contracted for in November, 1947. Attorney Campbell ruled that payment could be made. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the bill from Matthews Bros. Radio Center in the amount of $90.31 be paid. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported on the petition of the San Diego Homes, Inc., which requested annexation to National City, and suggested that it be known as City Annex #2, and a hearing be set for June 15, 1948, at 8:00 P. M. RESOLUTION NO. 4676 was read, setting the time for a hearing at 8:00 P. M. June 15, 1948, for the annexation of property to the City of National City, known as City Annex No. 2. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL reported on the Drainage District proceedings and suggested that a hearing be set July 20, 1948 at 8:00 P. M. RESOLUTION N0. 4677 was read, setting the time for a hearing at 8:00 P. M. July 20, 1948, on the proposed Drainage District. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 259 REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending that the following requests be granted: Cecil Van Hoose to convert basement into living quarters, at 244 E. 4th Street; F. M. Chase & Sons to build an apartment at 7th & L Avenue; C. H. Geissert for a yard variance at 2340 E. 5th Street; Norman P. Fund for a special permit for a yard variance at 204 E. 9th Street; the following two petitions were recommended with provisions: L. H. Turbiville for a yard variance at about 227 E. 12th Street, pro- vided the door does not protrude over the sidewalk area; H. K. Lindemann to build garage in line with easterly neighbors existing garage and do necessary excavation, provided no portion of garage or doors protrude over the property line; the following petition was denied, C. A. & Margaret Noble to construct an apartment above a garage at 22nd & J Avenue. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4678 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Cecil Van Hoose to convert basement into living quarters at 244 E. 4th Street on Lot 6-W21 of Lot 7, Block 2, 10 Acre Lot 5, * Section 155, Kimball's Sub. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4679 was read, authorizing a zone variance to F. M. Chase & Sons to build an apartment on the Si of E$ of NI of Si of W3 of W4, 40 Acre Lot 2, * Section 131. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 260 RESOLUTION NO. 4680 was read, authorizing a zone variance to C.,H. Geissert for a yard variance on Lot 6, Block 2, Sanitarium Place, * Section 154, Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4681 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Norman P. Fund for a yard variance on the W75' of Lots 1-2, Block 3, 10 Acre Lot 2, * Section 154, Kimball's Sub. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4682, was read, authorizing a zone variance to L. H. Turbiville for a yard variance on Lots 11-12-13, Block 3, 10 Acre Lot 4, * Section 154, San Diego Land & Town Co. Sub., provided the door does not protrude over sidewalk area. Moved by Curry, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4683 was read, authorizing a zone variance to H. K.' Lindemann to build garage in line with easterly neighbors existing garage and do necessary excavation; (Yard Variance) at 1315 E. 4th Street; Easterly 100' of Westerly 200' of Lot 17, Block 3, Tract 1404 Paradena Park, provided no portion of garage or doors protrude over property line. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPEAL OF C. A. & MARGARET NOBLE in regard to their request for a zone variance which had been denied by the Planning Commission, to construct an apartment above a garage at 2138 J Avenue, was read. 261 Mayor Fritz suggested that a time for hearing the appeal be set. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the hearing on the appeal be held at 8:30 P. M. June 15, 1948. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT on the National Avenue Sidewalks and Curbs project was presented. Attorney Campbell suggested that it be laid over. Mayor Fritz ordered it filed. REPORT FROM THE NATIONAL CITY LIONS CLUB on the commission from the gum machines which has been turned over to the Orthopedic Hospital Fund in the amount of $35.76, was read and ordered filed. APPLICATION FROM E. A. HAMMOND, 708 E. 28th Street, was read, rem questing a refund on business licenses in the amount of $5.00 on gross and $6.00 on a music box. The refund was approved by Chief of Police Bates. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that a refund of $11.00 be made. Carried, by the following vote toewit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. APPLICATION FROM CHARLES E. GREEN, 632 E. 7th Street, was read, requesting a refund of $9.00 on his music box license. The refund was recommended by Chief of Police Bates. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO HOMES, INC. requesting a refund in the amount of $27.23 for duplicate payment made on NEt of SE*, # Section 105, Rancho de la Nacion. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. 262 COMMUNICATION FROM S. Z. GREENBERG was read, requesting the City to set stakes showing the grade of Roosevelt Avenue from 22nd to 24th Street. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the Engineer establish the grade. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE'S ASSOCIATION was read, requesting an appointment with the Finance Committee to discuss salaries for the 1948-1949 fiscal year. Mayor Fritz stated that the Finance.Cpmmittee should have a meeting with the wage committee of the Employees Association. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the communication be referred to the Finance Committeetk Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 4684 was read, accepting a grant deed from Oscar Pearson for street purposes only on the following described property: Wly 301 of Si of Wfr of Ef of El, 80 Acre Lot 2, + Section 130, Nat'l Bo. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM C. F. VON GUNDEN, General Contractor, was read, requesting usage of the unopened portion of 12th Street, during the construction of St. Mary's School. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the request be granted and the agree- ment drawn by the City Attorney. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL LUMBER CO. Was read, requesting permission to use spun alloy soil pipe in National City. 263 RESOLUTION NO. 4685 was read. allowing the use of spun alloy poll pipe in the City of National City. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM TEE PARADISE VALLEY SANITARIUM was read, re- questing permission to move their sign located at the Southwest corner, at 8th Street and National Avenue across the street, by the National Drug Co. The change was requested by the State Highway Department. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that permission be granted the Sanitarium to move the sign, and the work to be done under the supervision of the St. Supt. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE FAIMAN COMPANY was read, stating that they will terminate their tideland lease May 19, 1948, and requested the City to make the necessary inspections and termination of the lease. RESOLUTION N0. 4686 was read, authorizing Administrative Officer Dickson to inspect the tideland area covered by lease with The Faiman Company and if found in a satisfactory condition, the City Clerk shall issue a check in the amount of $1,000.00 drawn on the Harbor Fund, to The Faiman Company for faithful performance release. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM REV. WALLACE ESSINGHAM was read, stating that with regret he tenders his resignation from the Civil Service Commission as his work is taking him elsewhere. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the resignation be accepted, and a letter 261+ of appreciation be sent to Rev. Essingham for his faithful work on the Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, requesting a drawing account of $200.00 maximum for a display at the San Diego County Fair. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM LEONARD YODER, 2927 East 20th Street, was read, requesting the lease of 20,000 sq. feet of tideland property at the foot of 23rd Street. RESOLUTION NO. 4687 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E, Fritz to enter into an agreement with Leonard Yoder for the lease of approximately 20,000 sq. feet of tidelands at the foot of 23rd Street; Attorney Campbell to draw up the agreement comparable with former tideland leases. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM DOROTHY F. JENSEN was read, requesting auth- orization to operate the concession at the swimming pool during the summer months. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATIONS TO MOVE BUILDINGS are as follows: George C. Van- derburg to move a building to Lot 3, Block 117, City Plat. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the application be granted, provided it conforms to the building code and is completed within six months from date. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: 265 Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. W. E. PRATT to move a building to Lot 12, Block 55, City Plat. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the application be granted, provided it conforms to the building code and is completed within six months from date. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. BERNARDO AGRILERA to move a building to Lots 13-14, Block 144, City Plat. Moved by Curry, seconded by Thatcher, that the application be granted, provided it conforms with the building code and is completed within six months from date. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ZACARIAS ZARATA to move a building to Lots 6-7, Block 146, City Plat. Moved by Adams, seconded by Curry, that the application be granted, provided the building conforms to the building code and is completed within six months from date. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. GONZALO M. ESTUDILLO to move a building to Lots 1-2, Block 214, City Plat. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the application be granted, provided the building conforms to the building code and is completed within six months from this date. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. J. W. BRIGGS to move a building to Lots 3-4-5, 10 Acre Lot 11, $ Section 155, McCoy's Sub. Moved by Curry, seconded by Adams, that the application be granted, provided the building conforms to the building code and is completed within six months from this date. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. A. B. CALLINS to move a building to Lot B, Block 1, Lincoln Acres 266 Orchard, * Section 128, Nat'l Ro. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the application be granted, provided the building conforms to the building code and is completed within six months from this date. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 4688 was read, increasing the salary of Thelma Patterson, Clerk, to $160,00 per month, effective May 15, 1948, as recommended by Administrative Officer Dickson. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending the appointment of Lloyd Hudson to fill the unexpired term of John Curry on the Planning Commission; also that the Council empower the Recreation Commission to engage an expert from the State Recreation Commission and to authorize the expenditure of funds if necessary, to draw up a recreation master plan: also the Commission is in accord with the Council in regard to turning on playground lights. Mayor Fritz requested a recommendation from the Council in regard to the vacancy on the Planning Commission. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that Lloyd Hudson be appointed to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of John Curry. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. MAYOR FRITZ suggested that Administrative Officer Dickson follow through on obtaining State aid on the recreation master plan. Park Supt. Gautereaux stated that the State offers free advice on such plans. Administrative Officer Dickson suggested that funds be allocated in case there is any expense connected with 267 the work. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher, that the State expert be requested to work with the Recreation Commission on the Recreation Master Plan. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Adams, that the lights in the Park be turned on. Park Supt. Gautereaux reported that the City of San Diego had Park lights on five nights a week with no lights on Sundays, and a director on the area at all times. Their schedule also coincides with the curfew law. Administrative Officer Dickson`suggested that the matter be referred to Park Supt. Gautereaux to work out a time schedule, rules and regulations, and submit same to the Council for final approval. J. R. HARVEY was present in protest to the light meters still being used in the Park. MAYOR FRITZ stated that the City is trying to cooperate, but it takes a little time to work out a plan. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the matter be referred to the Park Supt. and that the lights be turned on without the meters. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4689 was read, authorizing the appointment of Mauricea Sperandeo, 928 A Avenue, as swimming instructor for the Municipal Pool, effective June 15, 1948 to September 30, 1948, salary $200.00 per month. The appointment was recommended by Park Supt. Gautereaux. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4690 was read, adopting the following salary schedule from July 1, 1948 to June 30, 1949, for the operation of the Municipal Pool: Swimming Instructor, $200.00 per month; • 1 268 Sr. Lifeguards per hour, $1.00 per hour; Jr. Lifeguards per hour, $.85; Checking and Ass't Cashier personnel, per hour, $.70; Special Summer Recreation personnel per month, $225.00; Special Services -Pool Plant Engineer, Night Service -Flat rate for each night, approximately 3 hours per night, 30 nights per month, $2.50 per night. The schedule was recommended by Park Supt. Gautereaux. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM ST. SUPT. FINNERTY was read, in regard to the tree and sidewalk situation. It stated that 215 trees should be removed, 35 curb returns to be repaired, 300 feet of curb to be replaced, and 235 hazardous conditions in sidewalks. Mayor Fritz suggested that the situation be given some study and that St. Supt. Finnerty give notice to property owners to repair the sidewalks. Attorney Campbell stated that in case the sidewalks are in a dangerous condition they should be barricaded. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that St. Supt. Finnerty follow through on the recommendations of Mayor Fritz and Attorney Campbell. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CURRY reported there is a fire hazard at 4th Street and J Avenue. Moved by Adams, seconded by Thatcher, that the matter be referred to the Fire Department. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. THE FOLLOWING CHECKS were presented: State of California, in the amount'of $1.00 for the rental of a room in the City Hall Bldg.; State of California, in the amount of $18,259.44 for motor vehicle license fees; State of California, in the amount of $1,563.45 for liquor license fees. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the checks be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 269 COMMUNICATION FROM THE ARMY ENGINEERS was read, relative to a hearing to be held July 3, 1948, at 10:00 A. M. Administrative Officer Dickson recommended that the Council adopt a pierhead line. RESOLUTION N0. 4691 was read, requesting the Army Engineers to change the tidelands bulkhead line from U. S. Harbor point 303 to 499 and to extend the pierhead line 1,400 feet westerly therefrom. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that he had received a report that the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropoi,itan Water District approve the formation of the South Bay Irrigation District. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that he had received a communication from the County Surveyor's Office relative to the flood control on Paradise Creek and requested authority to take the matter up with the U. S. Soil Conservation Service. The authority was granted. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that he had received a communication from the Division of Highways in regard to the pro- posed signal at 18th Street and National Avenue, and they suggested that the cost to the City would be 60% of the construction and maintenance. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that he had a discussion with Robert Minch of the Navy in regard to an easement to the City's 16.3 acres of tidelands recently returned by the Navy. RESOLUTION NO. 4692 was read, that the City Council request a permanent easement be granted over parcel 4, located Ely and 270 adjacent to a certain area 16.3 acres returned to the City of National City by Court Order under Civil 248, for street purposes. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews. that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen .resent voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICfl D:CKSOii reported that he had been unable to procure the type pump Pc12±rc'd to outfit the new truck purchased by the Fire Department and that it appeared it would be a year or more before such a pump was available. In view of this, Mr• Dickson recommended that the new truck chassis be assigned to the street department, and a flat bed be placed on it. The following bids were reported for the new truck bed: Fruehauf Trailer Co., $470.00 plus sales tax; Kolbeck Auto Works, $639.00 including tax. Administrative Officer Dickson recommended acceptance of Fruehauf Trailer Company bid. RESOLUTION N0. 4693 was read, accepting the bid of the Fruehauf Trailer Company in the amount of $470.00 plus tax for the in- stallation of a flat bed on the new truck. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Curry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that $2,413.88 be trans- ferred from the Street Department Capital Outlay Budget to the Fire Department Capital Outlay Budget. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported there have been some transformers left on the tidelands and requested permission to advertise them for sale. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the authorization be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. r 271 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON requested authorization for the Engineer to employ men on the sewer project and submitted the following salary schedule: Inspector, $225.00-$300.00; Head Chainman, $200.00; Rear Chainman, $175,00. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Thatcher. that the salary schedule be adopted and the Engineer be authorized to employ the men. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Adams, Curry, Matthews, Thatcher, Fritz. Nays: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that Jack Ireland is qual- ified and available for work with the Engineer's Dept. on the sewer project and wanted to get the thought of the Council in regard to his employment. After some discussion it was agreeable with the Council to leave the matter to the City Engineer for recommendation. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported on the loss of silverware at the Community Building. MAYOR FRITZ suggested that authorization be given to the checker to check the silverware and utensils to each organization and charge same for any loss. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Adams, that Mayor Fritz's suggestion be carried out. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that he Was received complaints on the mosquito situation, and suggested aid from the County. Moved by Matthews, seconded by Adams, that the Council request suggestions and aid from the County Health Department. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the City clean up week will be June 7th to 12th, and requested authorization for 272 the Street Dept. to haul trash free of charge that has been placed in the parking. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Matthews, that the Street Dept. be authorized to follow through. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DICKSON reported that the City Attorney has classified the ordinances and many need to be typed in order to have copies printed, and suggested that a typist be employed to do the work. Also, that a temporary file clerk be hired to bring the filing up to date in the Clerk's office. RESOLUTION NO. 4694 was read, authorizing the temporary employment of a file clerk for the City Clerk's Office, salary to be $150.00 per month; also a legal typist, maximum salary to be $175.00 per month. Moved by Adams, seconded by Matthews, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ suggested that the matter of the repair of the Library Building be laid over, due to the late hour. Moved by Adams, sec- onded by Thatcher, that the discussion on the repair of the Library Bldg. be laid over. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN MATTHEWS stated that the Finance Committee will meet with the City Employees Wage Committee May 24th at 7:30 P. M. MAYOR FRITZ announced that the County Division of the League of California Cities will hold a meeting at Oceanside May 21st at 6:30 P. M. in the Beach Hotel. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL requested authorization to be excused from the adjourned meeting and Zoning Hearing set for May 25th. It was agreed that Mr. Campbell should attend the meeting. 273 MAYOR FRITZ adjourned the meeting to May 25, 1948, at 7:15 P, M. o'clock. 'F NATIONAL C T', C FORMA ATTEST: