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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946 04-02 CC MIN925 National City, California, April 2, 1946 Regular meeting of the City Council called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P. M. Councilmen present: Christman, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 19, 1946, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bird, Bates, Vansant, Stevens, Campbell, Gautereaux, Finnerty, Rogers. BILLS AUDITED by the Finance Committee presented: General Fund $2,579.54 St. Imp. " 442.63 Park M & I" 174.53 Light. Dist. #1 Fund 32.65 Sp. Gas .Tax St. Imp." 121.23 Unapp. Tax Fund 25.68 Plan. Con. " 126.07 FWA ° 32.00 TOTAL $ 3,534.33 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, all Cow Gilman present votin- aye. SAM MASON, representative of the San Diego Electric Railway Co. was present, requesting the approval of the Council on the ex- tension of the "N" Route on National Avenue from 18th Street in National City to "H" Street in Chula Vista, suggesting also that a letter of approval be transmitted to the Railroad Com- mission and a copy to the Company. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that Mayor Fritz be authorized to write a letter to the Railroad Commission, voicing the Council's approval of the "N" Route extension, and send a copy of same to the Railway Company. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM J. B. EDWARDS, 2316 Highland Avenue, was read, requesting permission to remove tree from parkway, which obstructs view of their business establishment. Moved by Newberry, seceade;d by Cordingly, that Mr. Edwards be allowed to remove the tree at his own expense and that no deposit be made as it is business prop- 926 erty . Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COLThUNICATION FROM MRS. C. 3. MCCRARY, 406 G Avenue, was read, requesting permission to remove a tree in her parkway. Moved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that the request be turned over to the St. Supt. so that he may explain to Mrs. McCrary that a $5.00 deposit must be made to insure the replacement of another tree, and the money will be returned when the new tree is planted and growing. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. CoC- J1ICATION FROM L. E. C. SMITH was read, requesting permission to remover::some trees in the parkway of his property at 19th Street and Highland Avenue as the roots are raising and breaking the side- walk. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that Mr. Smith be granted permission to remove the trees at his own expense. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLJTIO:r FO. 4053 was read, authorizing the temporary appoint- ment of Lavyrn Sledgister to act as Police Clerk, effective March 25, 1946, salary 125.00'per month, until an eligible list can be obtained through the Civil Service examination. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. HENRY PLUMB, SECY., HIGHLAND AVENUE IMPROVE= ✓SENT ASS'N relative to the painting of crosswalks, sodium lights, and installing larger bulbs in the street lights, was read and or- dered filed as a similiar communication from the Association had been taken care of at the last meeting. COMMUNICATION FROM FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY giving notification of the approval of the continuance of the Federal Recreation Project through June 30, 1946, was read and ordered filed. COM'M'SUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO & ARIZONA EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY was read, requesting the closing of 12th Street between Wilson and Taft Avenues, as the Keim Produce Co. recently acquired the interests of the Greenbaum Produce Co. and wish to lease Blocks 927 180 and 181, on, which they intend to construct a large produce warehouse. Moved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that the request be referred to Engineer Ireland and S t. Supt. Finnerty. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. NOTIFICATION FROM STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION of the application of James W. Walker and Earl E. Weber for on sale beer license at 1125 National Avenue, was read and referred by Mayor Fritz to Chief of Police Bates for recommendation. COMMUNICATION FROM WAR DEPARTMENT relative to the application of the Eleventh Naval District to install four mooring buoys in the north portion of the Bay, was read and ordered filed. CITY CLERK reported on a call from Supervisor Austin requesting the Council to pass a Resolution and send same to Joe Brennan, Harbor master, voicing the Council's approval of the continued operation of the Western Salt Co. on the south end of the Bay. RESOLUTION NO. 4054 was read, requesting the approval of Joe Brennan, Harbor master, to allow the Western Salt Co. to con- . tinue operation on the south end of San Diego Bay. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4055 was road, appointing fireman Zenith McCourry to the position of Engineer in the Fire Department, effective April 1, 1946, salary $200.00 per month. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION FROM LeROY PITTMAN, 557 Parkway, Chula Vista, for a refund of $250.00 for the 1946 business license for conducting a taxi -cab business, was read and referred to Chief of Police Bates. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO CHAWMER OF COMMERCE was read, request- ing the Council to pass an ordinance Prohibiting the solictation of magazine subscriptions on the sidewalks, and the operation of 928 of candid camera photographers commercially on the street. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the matter be re- ferred to Attorney Campbell. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. ASS'T ENGINEER STEVENS was present and reported that the Federal Public Housing Authority has received the $4,000.00 from the Government to pay their portion of the sidewalks throu h Olive - wood as set up in the overall plan by the State Highway and wants the City to get the program lined up as orginally planned. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that a letter be written to Gov. Warren, each member of the Highway Commission and Legislature, requesting that National Avenue be widened to 100 feet from 14th Street south to the City limits. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUPIICATION FROM U. S. NAVAL REPAIR BASE,was read, requesting the installation of a street light at 4th Street and Harbor Dr. After some discussion, Iayor Fritz suggested that the Engineer contact the Navy and ascertain if they plan to reopen 4th Street. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Christman, that a letter be sent to the State Highway Dept. on the natter. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COUNCILMAN CHRISTMAN REPORTED on his conference with the represent- ative of the Lions Club relative to use of the Municipal Park on July 3rd and 4th. Mr. Christman suggested that the Club be granted use of the swimming pool for exhibition purposes in the evening after the pool is closed, the use of one tennis court for a paid admission dance in the evening, and consessions to be let only to local organizations with no professional or carnival people han- dling same. Moved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that permission be granted the Club under the above conditions. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. 929 Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Lions Club be notified of the action taken by the Council. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM STONE & YOUNGBERG relative to revenue bonds was read and orderd filed. MOVED by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the closing of 12th Street between Wilson and Taft Avenues be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MR. CLINTON MATTHEWS representing the Highland Avenue Improvement Club was present and requesting clarification of his communication which was presented at the last Council meeting. THE COUNCIL requested the Engineer to notify the property owners who requested the closing of C Avenue at 27th Street, the cost _so that a deposit may be made. RESOLUTION NO. 4056 was read, accepting a check for $300.00 for quiet title suit on Lots 17-18-19, Block 3, Austin Heights; and Lot 19, Block 143, City Plat, from the Investiment Securities Corp. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Christman, that the Res- olution be adopted, and the Attorney authorized to follow thro- ugh. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented an ordinance providing for the issu- ance of bonds. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that only the heading be read. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. ORDINANCE NO. , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR TYh ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF SAID'CITY IN THE AI10UNT OF 375,000.00 FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCT= ION BY SAID CITY OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Ordinance be laid over, according to law, until the next regular meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 930 RESOLUTION NO. 4057 was read, directing the City Clerk to publish notice inviting sealed proposals for $108,000.00 sewer bonds 1946 of said City. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cord- ingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented a statement for $281.50 covering the Newbrough case, and two criminal jury trials. RESOLUTION NO. 4058 was read, authorizing the payment of $281.50 to M. L. Campbell, City Attorney, for special services rendered two in the Newbrough case, and/jury criminal trials. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ reported on his conference with Commodore Boak in regard to the City tidelands. He also stated that Ed Mueller's appraisal for the tidelands was $7,000.00 an acre. Commodore Boak, the Mayor reported, had stated that if this appraisal was decided upon, the Navy would fill our remaining tidelands for the sum of $550.00 per acre. The Mayor also reported that the Navy desired the negotiation of suitable lease for two more years for the Atchison, Topeka, Santa Fe spur track. Mayor Fritz appointed Councilman Newberry, Attorney Campbell, and Engineer Ireland to contact officials of the Atchison, Topeka, Santa Fe Ry. Co. to ascertain what -can be worked out. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTEST: