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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945 02-06 CC MIN740. National City, California, February 6, 1945 Regular meeting of the City Council called to order by the Mayor. Councilmen present: Christ —an, Cordingly, Newberry, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Thatcher. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 1945, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Administrative Officials present: Bates, Fuson, Finnerty, Bird, Vansant, Ratelle, Ireland, Gautereaux, Rogers. Bills audited by the Finance Committee present: General Fund $41,038.99 Street Imp. Fund 162.38 Park Maint. " 110.04 Light. Dist. #1" 32.65 FivA '_' 357.37 TOTAL $11,701.43 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for sane. Carried, all Councilmen present voting, aye. Councilman Thatcher present. ✓Mr. R. V. Kemp was present in regard to the installation of street lights on National Avenue between 24th Street and 30th Street. Mr. Conkling, engineer of Olivewood Housing Project, and:Mr. Loucks were present in regard to the same matter. ✓PETITION SIGNED BY SEVERAL HUNDRED RESIDENSTS in the Olive - wood Housing Project area was read, requesting the installation of street lights between 24th Street and 30th Street; sidewalks or tiedestrian paths; installation of bus service; reducing the maximum speed limit to 25miles per hour. Mayor Fritz ordered the petition filed. re -PETITION SIGNED BY 22 PROPERTY OWNERS was read in regard to the removal of the dog pound and incinerator to a more suitable location. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Chief of Police dispose of the dogs in a more dependable manner. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLTUIODT NO. 2786 was read, authorizing the appointment of Henry L. Mourteer as probationary officer with the Police Department at a salary of 6170.00 per month, effective February 741. 3, 1945. i,ioved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. VCOMMUNICATION FROM VICTORINE RICFARDS was read, requesting a quit claim deed from the City for a strip of land which she deeded to the City for street purposes but nas never used for same. Mrs. J. L. Van Dyke testified that"the land was taken over by the City to be used for street purposes and now the Street is closed." The land in question is described as a strip of land 40 feet by 135 feet adjoining Lot 13, o section 152, in Highland Place. ✓RESOLUTION NO. 2787 was read, authorizing a quit claim deed to Victorine Richards for a strip of land 40Jx135' adjoin- ing Lot 13, a Secion 152, Highland Place, which is now a closed street. !dived by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION was read and the follow- ing recommendations were made: reduction of speed limit on National Avenue to 35 miles per hour from 14th Street to 30th Street, and to paint one cross walk at each Milt location; re- move the prosent 100 watt lights at 21st, 22nd, and 30th Streets and install 1000 watt, center suspended lights at 20th, 22nd, 26th, 28th and 30th Streets; appointment of Verner E. Hawkins to the commission to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of George Johnson. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. fr RESOLUTTION NO. 2786 was read, requesting the State Highway to reduce the speed limit on National Avenue from l4th Street to 30th Street to 35 miles per hour. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men prosent voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 2789 was read, authorizing the installation 742. ✓of 1000.watt, center suspended lights at 20th, 22nd, 26th, 28th, and 30th Streets; and remove the present 100 watt lights at 21st, 22nd and 30th Streets. ?Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ✓RESOLUTICK NO. 2790 was read, authorizing the appointment of Verner E. Hawkins as a member of the Traffic Commission. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. V RESOLUTION NO. 2791 was read, authorizing the appointment of Ardyce Fay Marvin as part time recreation leader to the Federal Recreation Building staff at $41.25 per month, effect- ive February 6, 1945. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ✓ RESOLUTION NO. 2792 was read, authorizing an increase of $5.00 per month to William Lindholm, Junior Park Gardner and Maintenance man in the Park Department, making a total salary of $170.00 per month, effective March 1, 1945. Moved by 0 Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. C0M.!tTNCIATION FROi? SAN DIEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMEET was read, relative to the sewa_•e from the Government housing pPo- jects located in the vicinity of 24th Street and National Avenue, which is overflowing into the slouch at approximately 23rd Street and McKinley Avenue. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that a letter be sent to John R. Arvin, relative to this situation. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO, 2793 was read, authorizing,. a permit to C. M. Frazier to install two gasoline storage tanks°in the parking of his property on 18th Street and to erect a sign within two feet of the property line. Said installations to be done under the supervision of the Fire Chief. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. 743. ✓COkUvIIThTICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read, relative to the servicing, of the traffic signal system in National City. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the City Clerk contact the City of San Diego in regard to this service. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. '.APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF,_C_i SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE from to:u Frank E. Bailey, National City Cafe /o Olaf H. Myers, was read and referred to the Chief of Police. 7w COLMUNICAT_ION FROLI ALTON PUTIviJIvi, requesting a franchise to install a bus line in National City was read and ordered filed. k'--RESCLITION NO. 2794 was read, authorizing the refund of 68.90 to Father James Fitzgerald of St. Anthony's Church, on assessment #2903 of the current tax roll. Moved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 2795 was read, authorizing a refund of `'3.93 to Mrs. Mae W. Walker on assessment #1926 for the redemption of taxes in 1943, which was a dual assessment. Moved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 17-00M1.iUNICATION FROM OFFICE OF STATE CONTROLLER in regard to tax deeded property, was read and ordered filed. v/RESOLUTION NO. 2796 was read, authorizing agreement with Division of Highways for expenditure of s cent gas tax for State Highways for the 194:)-1945 beinnium, this being the second supplemental, also authorizin> Mayor Gilbert E. Fritz and City Clerk Frank W. Rogers to sign on behalf of the City. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. VCEECK FRO'.i UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for $247.67 was received in settlement on parcel 11, 211 S. D. Civil which covers Lots 7-10, Block 3, Hayes Highland Addition. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the check be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present votini, aye. 744. THREE INSURANCE POLICIES WERE RECEIVED AS FOLLOWS: Bank Account Portection Policy, fire E. theft on 1941 GPM truck, and fire & theft on GMC 1 ton dump truck. Moved by Cordin ly, sec- onded by Christman, that the policies be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present votinc aye. ✓COMMUNICATION FROM FEDERAL t:ORKS AGENCY requesting that $391.36 be transferred from the General Fund to the FWA Fund was read and ordered filed. / RESOLUTION N0. 2797 was read, authorizing the appointment of Mrs. Florence Kibbey as clerk in the Assessor's office for approximately two months at a salary of $150.00 per month, effective January 22, 1945; also Jeannette L. Seltzer as Clerk for the City Assessor for a period of approximately two months at a salary of $175.00 per month, effective Feb. 5, 1945. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. '7RESOLUTION NO. 2798 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E:. Fritz to enter into a contract for the City of National City, with the State Employees Retirement System for a survey to cost $241.25 . Moved by Christman, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ve RESOLUTION N0. 2799 was read, authorizing the transfer of $4.76 from the General Fund to the Civilian Defense Fund. Moved ' by Thatcher, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. V Engineer Ireland reported that the sewer line on 6th Street below Hoover Avenue, now occupied by the Navy will have to be re- placed. Mayor Fritz referred the matter to Mr. Ireland for further study. ✓Engineer Ireland reported the installation of the sodium vapor light at 8th Street and Harbor Drive will be somewhat delayed on account of priorities. Fire Chief Bird reported that two of his firemen will be called to US service this month, pending their phyitcal examination. 745. Chief Bird requested the Council to resoind the resignation of R. S. Woods. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Chief of Police Bates reported that six of his men are under the new draft status. ✓Chief Bates submitted bids for two new police cars, also a bid of 61,100.00 for the wrecked car and the one out of service. Two new Studebaker Champions will cost the City 61,497.00 and a used 1941 Chrysler Royal and 1942 Mercury will cost 62,100.00. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Chief of Police purchase the two new Studebaker Champions. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. ✓FRANK CHERRY AND CHARLES COORS were present relative to the lease of busses and maintenance of same. ✓ Councilman Christman reported that he had contacted Mr. Chase and Mr. MacDonald relative to the use of the Municipal Swinming Pool and the cost of the same to the school. ✓Councilman_ Newberry reported on tidelands appraisal and stated the State is very interested in cases where the Government takes the Municipal tidelands by condemnation. After a lengthy discussion it was agreed that Attorney Ratelle call the Attorney General at Sacramento by telephone and make an appointment next week with him, and that Mr. Ratelle, Councilman Newberry and as many other Council- men, who can possibly do so, make the trip to Sacramento, and on the return trip, all Councilmen meet in Los Angeles to investigate the Municipal bus situation. ,Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that a letter be written to Langdan W. Post, copy to John Arvin, relative to the Government putting in sidewalks and curbs in the Olivewood Hous- ing area. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ✓Mayor Fritz requested Councilman Thatcher to make a study of the financial statement, submitted by the City Clerk, and make a report at the next regular meeting. 746. ✓Iuoved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that the City Clerk write a letter of the County Board of Supervisors, re- commending that the County Planning Commission go ahead with the plans on the Yacht Basin. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Mayor Fritz ordered the meeting adjourned. ISM R, CITY OF BBTl IN I C , CALIFORNIA ATTEST: