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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945 05-15 CC MIN772. National City, California, May 15, 1945. Regular meeting of the City Council called to order by the Mayor. Councilmen present: Christman, Cordingly, Thatcher, Fritz. Councilmen absent: Newberry. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the read- ing of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 1, 1945, be dispensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Administrative Officials present: Ratelle, Ireland, Bird, Finnerty, Gautereaux, Vansant, Bates, Rogers. Bills audited by the Finance committee presented; General Fund $2,263.37 Street Imp." 83.75 Park Maint." 296.69 Unapp. Tax " 233.57 FtF1A " 528.40 TOTAL $3,405.78 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilman Newberry present. 'COMMUNICATION FROM FRANCES MCCULLOCH was read, request- ing a renewal of the zone variance to operate a convalescent home at 637 E 2nd Street. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the permit be granted for one year, the period ending January 5, 1946. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. RESOLUTION NO. 2851 was read, authorizing the continuance of the zone aariance to Mrs. Frances McCulloch to operate a convalescent home at 637 E 2nd Street for one year, ending January 5, 1946. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ,ant voting aye. •COMMUNICATION FROM C. W. VANSANT, requesting the dis- position of old City records which have been stored in the old City Hall. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the City Clerk and City Treasurer make disposition of the records as they see fit. (tarried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 773. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE BATES, was read, re- questing that Frank L. Clark be removed from the payroll May 15, 1945, as he has left the employ of the City. The commun- ication was ordered filed. •COMMUNICATION FROM C. W. VANSANT, CITY TAX COLLECTOR;, despite -state moratorium requesting a ruling relative to holding tax salesj was read. Attorney Batelle ruled that the tax sales can be held. COMMUNICATION FROM FRED W. HUNTER was read, requesting permission to remove three pepper trees in the parking on the Southwest corner of 4th Street and Highland Avenue; also to make a thirty five foot driveway on Highland Avenue and same on 4th Street on this property, for service station entrances. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that this permission be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. - RESOLUTION NO. 2852 was read, authorizing the appointment of Mildred Dudacek as Deputy Treasurer and Tax Collector, effective May 7, 1945, at a salary of $125.00 per month; also a $3,000.00 indemnity bond. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. • REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE was read, making the following recommendations: the City owned traffic signals be installed at 8th Street and Highland Avenue; that signs be placed upon the signals, "After stop, turn right on red"; letter be written to the State Division of Highways, reconmiend- ing that the signs "After stop, turn right on red" be placed on the signals at 8th Street and National Avenue. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Moved by Christman; seconded by Newberry, that the signs be placed on the signals, -and the installation of the signals at 8th Street and Highland Avenue, be referred to the Chief of Police for spot checking. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM W. J. BRIGGS requesting permission to move a house from 934 Front Street, San Diego to 20th Street 774. and B Avenue. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the request be referred to the Building Inspector with power to act. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. . REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommend- ing that Claude W. Daggers be given a.special permit to build a gasoline bulk plant and service station with underground storage on Lots 17-22, Block 208, City Plat. Moved by New- berry, seconded by Cordingly, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 2853 was read, authorizing a special permit to Claude W. Jaggers to build a gasoline bulk plant and service station with underground storage on Lots 17-22, Block 208, City Plat. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. • COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITYCHAMBER OF COMMERCE relative to rezoning of City, was read. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the c ounication be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried,all Councilmen present voting aye. • COMMUNICATION FROM THOMAS H. COSBY, POSTMASTER, requesting the City to incorporate in their franchise to the bus companies, free transportation to City policemen, firemen, and mail carriers when in uniform, was read. Mayor Fritz referred the communication to Attorney Ratelle. &COMMUNICATION FROM VICTOR R. LUNDY, was read, requesting permission to move a building from El Cajon Blvd, between 69th and 70th Streets, San Diego, on to Lots 13-15, Block 89, City Plat, to be used for a cabinetshop. Moved by Christman, sec- onded by Newberry, that the permit be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 2854 was read, accepting a check from the War Recreation Council for $"391.38 to be deposited in the FWA Fund. Moved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 775. RESOLUTION NO. 2855 was read, authorizing the advance- ment of Laura J. Richey from Director to Supervisor, effect- ive May 1, 1945, at a salary of $225.00 per month, Federal Recreation Staff. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 'COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, informing the City that Gas Tax monies could not be used for repairing bus stops, was read and ordered filed. 'Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that Attorney Ratelle notify the San Diego Electric Ry Co. to fix the pavement at the bus stops at 8th Street and National Avenue, 8th Street and Highland Avenue, or the City will move the bus stops to a new location. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 'COMMUNICATION FROM WAR DEPARTMENT relative to the City of San Diego constructing a 48_inch submarine outfall sewer, was read and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, relative to the changing the original stop plan at 8th Street and Harbbr Drive, was read and ordered filed. ' COMMUNICATION FROM FT.FCTRICAL PRODUCTS CORP. relative to extended time on the Agreement, now that the brownout is over, was read and ordered filed. RESOLUTION NO. 2856 was read, accepting an agreement with the Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Washington, and the City of National City, to have a special census taken under Federal supervision, and authorizing Frank W Rogers, City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of National City. Moved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 'RESOLUTION NO. 2857 was read, authorizing a refund of $30.00 to Henry Tikkanen on sewer installations. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 776. APPLICATION FROM J. J. SHERIDAN for a card room license at 18 West 8th Street was read. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the license be granted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2858 was read, on Lighting District No. 1. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present vot- ing aye. • CITY CLERK REPORTED ON SUIT, ASSESSMENTS of several bond series and requested a ruling on the disposition of same. Attorney Ratelle ruled that the property owners shuuld quiet title. 'REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER ON LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 was presented. Moved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that the report be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 'RESOLUTION N0. 2859 was read, accepting Engineer's report on Lighting District No. 1. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. CITY CLERK REQUESTkr) PERMISSION to retain Florence Kibbey as Deputy Assessor for an additional two months. Moved by Cord- ingly, seconded by Christman, that the permission be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 'ENGINEER IRELAND suggested that the Street Ordinance be amended to control the number of cuts for driveways on private property. Mayor Fritz instructed Mr. Ireland to work with the Street Committee on the proposition: Chief Bird reported that the street light recently installed on Granger Avenue South of 21st Street lies proven hazardous to traffic traveling up the hill facing the light. • Park Supt. Gautereaux reported that he had heard indirectly the Federal Building will be offered for sale as the Federal appraiser has already appraised the building. 777. RESOLUTION NO. 2860 was read, appointing Gene Codding as Garage Mechanic, under the supervision of the Street Supt. and salary of $200.00 per month to be paid from the Street Imp. Fund, effective May 28, 1945. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Chris- tman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 2861 was read, authorizing the City Clerk and City Attorney to negotiate with the County of San Diego for a settlement on the tax deeded property being purchased from the County and to consumate the sale. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. •RESOLUTION NO. 2862 was read, vacating and closing public alley running North and South in Block 169, City Plat. Moved Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 2863 was read; authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for sale the following City property: one 250 AMP DC portable arc welder, Dodge motor; one 1930 model Ford flat rack truck, engine no. LB16607, to be sold to the highest bidder. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 2864 was read, appointing time and place for hearing protests and directing Clerk to give notice of said hearing on Lighting District No. 1. Moved by Cordingly, seconded Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. Mayor Fritz reported he had received several complaints re- lative to the express bus service to Chula Vista, andinstructed Attorney Ratelle to contact the San Diego Electric Ry. Co. in regard to same. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the meeting adjourn. ATT Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. .Ws--"*" CITY NANAL CALIFORNIA