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Home My WebLink About1945 12-04 CC MIN868 National City California December 4, 1945 Regular meeting of the City Council called to order by the Mayor. Councilmen present: Christman, Oordingly, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Newberry, Thatcher. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 1945, and the spec- ial meeting of November 30, 1945, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Gautereaux, Bird, Finnerty, Ratelle, Campbell, Bates, Rogers. BTU S AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMKITIEs presented: General Fund $2,798.64 Street Imp." 1,746.32 Park M & I ° 68.70 Light. Dist. #1 32.50 Sp. Gas.Tax St. Imp. Fund 1,145.12 FWA Fund _ 202.45 TOTAL $5,993.88 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 3041 was read, authorizing the appointment of Oscar E. Agnew to the Park Dept. at $160.00 effective Decdmber 4, 1945. Also the reclassification of Kenneth Boulette to senior -Park and Recreation man at $180.00 per month, effective January 1, 1946. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL HOUSING AGENCY, stating they will have representatives present at the disposition committee to be held December llth at 8:PM, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO USO COUNCIL was read, requesting per- mission to place a bronze plaque on the building occupied by the USO. The expense will be defrayed by the USO Council. Moved by 869 Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen -present voting aye. PETITION signed by 10 property owners was read, requesting that the alley between Prospect and Grove Streets be opened. Mayor Fritz referred the request to Councilman Cordingly and St. Supt. Finnerty. RESOLUTION N0. 3042 was read, authorizing H. A. Neely to move a building from l6th Street and Island Avenue, San Diego, to the N 651 of W 1801 of S 3251, 40 Acre Lot 1, 1 Section 134. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 3043 was read, authorising the appointment of Bonnie B. Page and Mary L. Jensen, as part time employees of the Federal Recreation Building, at $82.50 per month, effective November 22nd and November 24th, respectively. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried,, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ALFRED E. HALYEN AND JOHN L. REA was read, re- questing that the grade of "I" Avenue south of 16th Street be established. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman,, that St. Supt. Finnerty have this work done by the La Mesa Engineering Co. when there is other work available for them. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM L. E. DILBECK DBA SOUTH BAY CAB CO. was read, requesting permission to operate a taxicab service in National City. Chief of Police Bates stated the City was licensed to capacity, which is governed by Ordinance. Mayor Fritz requested Chief Bates to check the number of cabs now operating. BID FROM GENERAL PETROLEUM CORP. was read, offers Mobilgas at $.12j. Councilman Christman requested the City Clerk to request bids from the other major companies. 870 COMMUNICATION FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, was read, stating that the rental payment of $1.00 per year for premises at the City Hall, had not been made for the period from Sept. 1, 1944 to Aug. 31, 1945. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Clerk sign the necessary piers. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 3044 was read, setting the opening bid of $300.00 on the E 125' of W 165' of S 245', 20 Acre Lot 1, * Section 134, 4139. for County tax sale ,# Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, enclosing aoopy of their Ordinance No. 441, making 30th Street a through Highway and directing the erection of stop signs at entrances thereto, was read and ordered filed, until the next meeting. APPLICATIONS TO THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZTION for on sale beer and wine license are as follows: Carroll L. Veitch, 2140 National -Avenue; Louis M. Bareno & Jose 0. Puentes, 1636 McKinley Avenue; Alice F. & Jonathan B. Edwards, 2316_Highland Avenue. Mayor Fritz referred the applications to Chief of Police Bates. NOTICE FROM RAILROAD COMMISSION announces that the hearing of Putnum and Warren, and the San Diego Electric Railway Co. is set on January 17, 1946, was read and ordered filed. RESOLUTION NO. 3045 was read, rejecting the claim for refund of taxes paid by the Bank of America, National City, for fixtures on assessment No. 165 and 163. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 3046 was read, authorizing the cancellation of assessment No. 1109 on 1942 roll; taxes for 1941-1942-1943 on the W 57j+ E 97*1 N 115' of E4 of Wig, ex. sts. 10 Acre Lot 16, a sec- tion152; taxes on Lot 1, Block 244, City Plat, as it is owned by Navy. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Res- 871 olution be a dopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 3047 was read, authorizing a refund of $13.04 on assessment No. 1907 and $37.45 on assessment no. 3696, to D. D. Laing. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM R. L. BEUTTIRry DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS regarding irregularity of busses at 13th and National Avenue, and 8th Street west of National Avenue; and the illegal speed signs, was read and ordered filed. MAYOR FRITZ requested Chief of Police Bates to warn the bus drivers relative to their stops at National Avenue and West 8th Street. CITY CLERK REPORTED that Doris Haney Jones will meet with the Civil Service Commission and the City Council at 2:BM Thursday Dec. 6th. relative to setting up rules and regulations for civil service. PARK SUPT. GAUTEREAUX inquired if the Christmas tree in the Park between the City Hall and Library was to be decorated this year. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the tree be decor- ated and that the committee investigate street decorations with the North Park Business President (Jean Estelle) and have power to act. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MAYOR FRITZ BROUGHT THE MATTER OF SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES. St. Supt. Finnerty and Fire Chief Bird reported that the City is loosing money with the present rate. They suggested a charge of $50.00 for dirt connections and $75.00 for breaking paving to connect. The matter was laid over until the next meeting. FIRE CTTTFP BIRD reported that he would like to have to ordinances passed, one amending section 1603-G of ordinance No. 656, and an ordinance regulating the installation and construction of signs, advertising displays and awnings. Also there are three 'people in Paradise Valley waiting to connect to the sewer. Chief Bird contends they should pay the connection fee and the Sanitarium says they 872 should connect free of charge. The matter was laid over until the nest meeting. Chief of Police Bates reported that his department needed two new ears. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that Chief Bates be authorized to work out a deal for the new cars. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 3048 was read, accepting a check for $2,276.32 from the Federal Works Agency to continue the Recreation Project through December. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present votinE aye. MAYOR FRITZ broughtfthe matter of sewers. Attorney Campbell stated it would possibly take three monthsato complete the proceedings. RESOLUTION NO. 3049 was read, authorizing the City to enter into a stipulated judgment for certain amount of taxes, penalities,Tinterest, Ed Porter. :from / Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. AN ORDINANCE to vacate and close was presented. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that only the heading be read. ORDINANCE NO. , AN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF PUBLIC STREET, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Ordinance be laid over until the next meeting for final passage. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 3050 was read, agreeing that the claim of William G. Eraft be denied. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY RATELLE presented the agreement between the City and the Federal Public Housing ?Commissioner relative to government sewers in National City. Mr. Ratelle suggested that the agreement be held 873 up until the Engineer can check the description. The Commissioner stated "the Government has no claim whatever to this money" which is held in a trust fund by the City. RESOLUTION NO. 3051 was read, granting a franchise to the San Diego Electric Railway Co. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted.' Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. APPLICAT ION FROM ALTON PUT UM DBA CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN BUS CO. for . a franchise, was read. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney. RESOLusi ON NO. 3052 was read, authorizing the payment of $800.00 to Jean Daze Ratelle for legal services rendered. Moved by Chris- tman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Car- ried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY RA'PP.LLE reported that the City should withdraw from the Water Authority District if the City did not intend to use the water, because under the water authority law San Diego could take all contracted for by only 50% of the vote of the entire district and National City would be paying high assessments and receiving no water. Attorney Batelle stated that Rich Goodbody will work with Attorney Campbell on the water deal. ATTORNEY RATET.TS expressed his appreciation of his affiliation with the City and stated it had been a real pleasure. It was agreed by the Council that Attorney Batelle be retained to assist with the tideland deal. Attorney Campbell concurred with this retention and to called the attention of the City Council/the following points they should consider in regard to the San Diego County Water Authority: 1. The expense of entering into the Water Authority will be approx- imately $.75 per hundred dollar assessed valuation. 2. That they will pay very high interest unless some provision is made to distribute the water to the residents of National City. 874. 3. A thought should be given to obtaining such a system prior to entering into the Water Authority and whether such a system could be obtained or.4upplied. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the meeting adjourn. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. R MAYO, C x OF T O?I� ATY CALIFORNIA ATTEST: