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National City, 'dalifornia, December 19, 1944.
Regular meeting of the City Council called to order by the
Mayor. Councilmen present: Christman, Cordingly, Newberry, Fritz.
Councilmen absent: Thatcher.
Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the minutes
of the regular meeting of December 5, 1944, be dispensed with.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
Administrative Officials present: Bird, Vansant, Fuson,
Finnerty, Gautereaux, Ireland, Bates., Rogers.
Bills audited by the Finance Committee present:
General Fund $1,644.58
St. Imp. " 79;18
Park Maint. Fund 30.30
OCD L 1.68
FWA " 97.55
Planning Com. " 334.25
TOTAL $2,187.54
Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the bills be
allowed and warrants ordered drawn for sage.
✓ RESOLUTION NO. 2757 was read, authorizing a Pefund of $10.00
to Geo. W. Marsh which was deposited for zone variance but with-
drawn before action could be taken. Moved by Christman, seconded
by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
OPENING BID of $75.00 per lot on Lots 330, 331, Lincoln Acres
Annex No. 2, for a tax sale was presented. Moved by Christman,
seconded by Cordingly, that the opening bid be set at $75.00 per
lot, there being no protests filed. Carried, all Councilmen pres-
ent voting aye.
''/St. Supt. Finnerty reported on the complaint filed by A.
Zitnik as to the condition of 16th Street. Mr. Zitnik has not
deeded land to the City for Street purposes, to date; therefore
a street grade cannot be established.
RESOLUTION NO. 2758 was read, authorizing the renewal of
the B ank Account Protection Policy No. R-6598 United States
Guarantee Company for two years at $12.00. Moved by Christman,
seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. CArried,
all Councilmen present voting aye.
Councilman Thatcher present.
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REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION recommending that Mr. H. A.
Boland be granted a special permit to operate a Help=Yourself-
Laandry and a Cosmetology Shop on Lots 1-2-3-23-24, Block 51, City
was read.
Plat/ Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the report
be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 2759 was read, authorizing a special permit
be granted to H. A. Boland to operate a Help -Yourself -Laundry
and Cosmetology Shop on Lots 1-2-3-23-24, Block 51, City Plat,
provided that gas be used as fuel to operate any boilers. Moved
Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
✓ Mr. Putnum was present in regard to the operation of another
bus service through National City. No Action taken.
'✓COMMUNICATION FROM PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE was read in regard
to the placing of four strong benches at various bus stops.
Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the request be
granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye-.
REPORT FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPT., reporting the
negative condition of the water, was read and ordered filed.
✓COIF+"TNICATION FROM ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RY. CO.
in regard to the location of the local depot, was read and ordered
filed.
✓ COI,ThWFICATION FROM J. J. SHERIDAN requesting irwrcgmxn*tmz a
license for a five table cardroom, was read. Moved by Thatcher,
seconded by Cordingly, that the application be filed.
✓ RESOLUTION NO. 2760 was read, authorizing the appointment of
L. C. Purkhiser to the street department, effective December 18,
1944, at 6160.00 per month. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by
Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
CITY CLERK REPORTED ON THE COMMUNICATION FROM THE STATE
COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND in regard to the 16% increase in the
basic rates.
CITY CLERK REPORTED that the Civilian Defense Fund had a
balance of 12.09 and that there is only $18.70 left in the Police
Matron budget. The Council and Police Chief agreed to transfer
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✓from the Police salary budget to the Matron budget to take care
of same, in the amount of $300.00. Moved by Cordingly, seconded
by Christman, that in the future, bills pertaining to Civilan
defense be paid from the General Fund. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
i----00T,UWNICATION SIGNED BY 12 ME!iBERS OF' WAR PRICE & RATIONING
BOARD NO. 811. 2.7, was read and ordered filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2761 was read, authorizing the installation
of street lights at 21st Street and B Avenue and 22nd and D Ave-
nue. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Res-
olution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
�OMMUNICATICN FRO:^ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE was read, requesting
a receipt for monies paid on No. 279-SD Civil, Parcels 2, 6, and
10, in the amount of $465.90 and $131.82. Moved by Newberry,
seconded by Christman, that the City Treasurer send_ a_ receipt,
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 2762 was read, creating the National City
War Memorial Fund, authorizing the acceptance of contributions
thereto, and establishing the limitations upon the expenditures
therefrom. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting
aye.
✓ATTORNEY RATELLE reported that in order to clear titles to
tax deeded property, the Council should pass a Resolution each
time when accepting monies from tax sales, which was unanimously
agreed by the Council.
✓RESOLUTION NO. 2763 was read, accepting twenty five shares
of Marston stock for the National City Public Library, to be used
for the purchase of books. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Chris-
tman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen
present voting aye.
Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the City
start quiet title suit on a group of lots, approximately 500 in
number, for which the City has tax title. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2764 was read, authorizing Mayor Gilbert E.
Fritz as agent for the City,to enter into a contract with the
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. to furnish electric current for the
traffic signals. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present vot-
ing aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 2765 was':read, appointing Mr. Rausseau at $$1.25
per hour for painting the City Hall. Moved by Christman, seconded
by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Council-
men present voting aye.
'RESOLUTION NO. 2766 was read, authorizing $50.00 per month
to C. W. Vansant as Deputy Assessor. Moved by Christman, seconded
by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye.
Moved by Cordinely, seconded by Thatcher, that the meeting
adjourn. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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