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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945 01-16 CC MIN733. National City, California, January 16, 1945. Regular meeting of the City Council called to order by the Mayor. Councilmen present: Christman, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the reading of the minutes of the meeting of Januaryr2, 1945, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Administrative officials present: Bird, Vansant, Gautereaux, Ratelle, Bates, Finnerty, Fuson, Rogers. Bills audited by the Finance Committee presented: Moved General Fund Street Imp. Fund Park Maint. " FWA Plann. Com. TOTAL rr it $2,084.26 41.27 789.18 176.93 77.00 $3,158.64 Ireland, by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, all Councilmen_ present voting aye. "-COMMUNICATION FROYT REV. H. A. PECKEAM, 7th DAY ADVEDiTIST ,' CHURCH, was read, requesting permission to erect a portable building 32x18 on Lot 10 near 18th Street and Highland Avenue, to be used for health purposes for a period of one year. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that a committee be appointed to work with the Building Inspector. Carried, all Councilmen present votinr aye. Mayor Fritz appointed Councilman Christman as chairman of the committee. ✓ COLCM't EICATION FROIC J. R. BAILEY was read, appealing for a zone variance to operate a dog kennel, which was denied by the Planning Commission. Miss Jean Michler and a Lieutenant from Camp Callan pleaded on behalf of Mr. Bailey. Mr. Peter Huisveld and Mr. F. S. Callender were spokesmen for the opposition, and presented a petition signed by 23 residents in the vicinity of the Bailey property. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the appeal be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 734 COM°IUTNICATION FROM WI-IPLAN & VHELAN, representing Edgar M. and Iris M. Newbrou_th, was read in regard to a protest on the construction of a sewer line by Paradise Valley San- itarium and ordered filed. k'- RESOL TTON NO. 2773 was read, appointing Llrs. Dorothy F. Randall to the employ of the Federal Recreation Building Jan- uary 15, 1945 at f7465.00 per month. Moved by Christman, sec- onded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 2774 was read, appointing Charles A. Jones to a regular police officer, effective January 16, 1945 at $185.00 per month; Walter Pearson Young and Janes Neff Webb to regular police officers, effective January 10, 1945 at 6185.00 per month. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. AMR. KIRBY AND MR. CAMPBELL were present as spokesmen of trailer court owners in protest to the Business License Ordin- ance. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Thatcher, seconded by Christman, that the Ordinance not be amended at this date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 6."-COMTvIUNICATION FROM M. W. GALLAND requesting permission for a license to conduct an old-time dance at the K. P. Hall, was read. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the matter be laid over until the next regular meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present votin- aye. COMMUNICATION FROM SWTFETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT was read, requesting the use of the Municipal swimming pool to conduct a military swimming program, between May 1st and June 8th, 1945. Mayor Fritz referred the matter to Councilman Christman. NOTICE OF FARING BEYORE THE RAILROAD COI !ISSICN was read in regard to the application of A. M. Bowers to sell and LeRoy Pittman to purchase a bus line operated in National City. Moved b: Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Mayor appoint a committee to protest on behalf of the City at the hearing 735 to be held January 26, 1945 at 10:00 AM in the Civic Center. Carried, all Councilmen_ present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 2775 was read, authorizing the installation of a sodium vapor street light at 8th Street and Harbor Drive, under the direction of City Engineer Ireland. Moved by Cord- ingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ✓ CERTIFICATION FROM WALTER H. BARBER that all bills for labor and material are paid which are involved in the contract for the construction of the Eighth Street Sewer line to Para- dise Valley, was read and ordered filed. REPORT FROM ENGINEER IRELAI"D AND ST. SUPT. FINNERTY, was read in regard to the completion of the Eighth Street Sewer project and recommended acceptance of same. Moved by Chris- tman, seconded by Cordingly, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ✓RESOLUTION NO. 2776 was read, authorizing payment in full to Walter H. Barber, in the amount of $8,916.00 for the construction of the Eighth Street Sewer line. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ✓ REPORT OF TEE PLANNING COIi!LIISSION was submitted as follows: recommends special zone variance be granted to E. S. Litchfield for a business building on Lots 21-22, Block 14, City Plat; Albert P. £iiartin to operate a greenhouse and florist business on Lots 1-2-N 10, of 3, Block 14, Wilburs Sub.; the report further recommends that the following requests be denied: Darrell Crockett to raise and slaughter rabbits at 903 E 18tn St; Gerald L. Harris to convert garage and adjoining store room into 3lvingriquartersrfor rental purposes at 2nd S. & L Avenue; J. Russell Bailey to operate a dog kennel at 1205 Palm Avenue. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION4 NO. 2777 was read, authorizing the following zone variances: E. S. Litchfield for a business building on Lots 21-22, Block 14, City Plat, to house auto parts and equip- 736 went; Albert P. luartin to operate a greenhouse and florist business on Lots 1-2-N 101 of 3, Block 14, Wilburs sub., also a set back variance allowing the building to be set within four feet of the property lines on Highland A venue and 22nd Street. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. BID SUBMITTED BY TOM MOYNARAN on the 1942 Plymouth Sedan Police car is $326.00 and ordered filed. ✓ RESOLUTION N0. 2778 was read, approving and adopting proposed law enforcement mutual aid plan and authorizing participation in the plan by it'd' officers and employees. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting. aye. 'RESOLUTION NO. 2779 was read, authorizing the refund of $720.00 to the War Recreation the City in September for the the War Recreation employees. Committee, purpose of which was loaned to paying salaries Of The warrant to be drawn on the Park Maint. Fund. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. CHECK FROM FEDERAL :iORKS AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF S2,682.23 was received as a portion of the federal noney in the war rec- reation program. Moved by Cordingly,sectnded by Thatcher, that the money be accepted. Carried all Councilmen present voting aye. V00LIIIUNICyTION FROf J. si. POWERS was read, requesting permission to graze cattle on acreage between 4th Street and Division Street. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the request be denied as the City does not own the land. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved uy Christman, seconded by Thatcher, that the Purchas- ing Agent contact the major oil companies and request bids on gasoline. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. / RESOLUTION NO. 2780 was read, authorizing the transfer of $23,104.37 to the following funds from the Unapp. Tax Fund: 737. General Fund Library " Park Maint. Fund Sink. ?and No. 4 Sink. Fund .TJ. 6 7'': :.d :r C 77 Plann. Con. Fund $12,979.99 2,723.72 2,336.40 1,297.99 1,557.69 359.40 1,817.20 Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ✓RESOLUTION NO. 2781 was read, accepting $75.00 as the open- ing bid for public auction on tax deeded City property. Moved Christman, seconded by Cordincly, tnat the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ✓RESOLJTIO`T NO. 2782 was read, accepting the opening bid of $400.00 rude by Sol Carter for public auction on tax deeded City property described as follows: Lots 15 to 18, Block 23, Cit7 Plat. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. / PESOLTTIOiN1 NO. 2733 was read, protesting the County tax sale for public auction of tax deeded property as follows: Lots 13 to 19, Block 21, City Plat. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting a ye. RESOLUTION NO. 2784 was read, appropriatinc $600.00 to:the National City Chamber of Commerce for the 1944-1945 fiscal year. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordin ly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. NOTIFICATION OF COUNTY TAX SALES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Lots 6 to 10, Block 214, City Plat; Lots 15-16, Block 23, City Plat; Lots 16- S 5' (ex.R/W) 17, Block 278, City Plat; Lots 9-10, Block 3, San Diego Land & Town Co. Sub.; E 70' of Lots 18, 19, 20, Block 1, 10 Acre Lot 4, s Section 154, Kimball's Sub. The document was ordered filed. -"THE POLLowIi'TG OFFERS WERE RECEIVED FOR TAX SALES: Lots 330-331, Lincoln Acres Annex, bid of $75.00 Aashoffered but Council set opening bid of $100.00; Lots 230-231, Lincoln Acres Annex, bid of $60.00 per lot, Council set opening bid of $75.00 per lot; Lot 235, Lincoln Acres Annex, bid $60.00, Coiini'il 738. /set opening; bid of $75.00; E* of Lot 252, Lincoln Acres Annex, bid $60.00; Lot 299, Lincoln Acres Annex, bid $60.00, Council set opening bid of p75.00; Lots 314-315, Lincoln Acres Annex, bid $60.00, Council set opening bid of $75.00; Lot 371, Lin- coln Acres Annex, bid $60.00, Council set opening bid of $75.00; Lot 223, Lincoln Acres Annex, bid g36.11, Council set opening bid of $50.00. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the above prices be set as opening bids. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. / fireman, RESIGNATION OF FC BERT S. OODS„kffective February 15, 1945, was read. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the resignation be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. ✓Fire Chief Bird reported that the Street lichts at 21st Street and Granger Avenue; 16th Street and M Avenue have been installed. Park Supt. Gautereaux was present in regard to the monies collected from the Federal Recreation Building Canteen. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the City Clerk write a letter to the Federal Recreation Council, requesting all canteen funds be turned over to the City Treasurer and deposited in the FWA fund. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ✓Chief of Police Bates was present and stated that the department needs two cars immediately. Moved by Cordingly, sec- onded by Newberry, that the Police Committee act on the pur- chase of the new cars. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2785 was read, cancelling all taxes and assessments against Lots 13-14, Block 277, City Plat, by reason of County Tax Sale on December 22, 1942. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Mayor Fritz reported the Navy plans to take over National City property from 13th Street to 7th Street, approximately 100 acres, and offer to settle on condemnation. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Christman, that a committe be appointed to work with 739. the City Attorney on this matter. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. IJayor Fritz appointed the following committee: Newberry, Chairman; Christman, Thatcher. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the meeting adjourn. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. d , CITY OF NAiIOPAL STY, CALIFORNIA AT1h61' :