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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943 03-02 CC MIN456 National City, California a March 2, 1943 A regular meeting of the City Council called to order by the Mayor. Councilmen present: Christman, Cordingly, Fritz, Newberry, Thatcher. Councilmen absent: none. Administrative officials present- Smith, Finnerty, Lamb, Bird, Burch, Campbell, Knapp, Ireland, and Gautereaux. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 19, 1943, read and approved. Bills audited by the Misty Council presented: General Fund $ Street Imp Fund ParkM&I 0.C.D. 1,678.71 109.19 19.14 61.71 Total $ 1,868.75 Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the bills be allowed and warrants drawn for same. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call. Councilmen absent: none. ✓0ra1 protest on the kn±taa tax on the trailer at 1317 East 18t Street. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, referred to City Attorney. Carried, all Councilmei present voting aye. Councilmen absent; none. Letter of appreciation from Harlan Skinner, Director of Instrumental Music Department for the escort protection furnished by the Police department during their various parades, read and ordered filed. Request from the City Clerk for the cancellation of the taxes on lots 15 and 16, Block 276, City Plat from the current roll asrathe title stands in the name of the City. Moved by Newberry,seconded by Cordingly, that RESOLUTION NO. 2453 be adopted, authorizing the cancellation. cartied,all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call. Councilmen absent: none. +Two communications from the Commandaat of theEleventh Naval District, one offering $ 18,750 for lot 1, block 135, City Plat and the other one offering the sum of $ 1.00 for any and all right, title, estate and interest of the City of San Diego and the City of Bethnal City in and to any existing or dedicated streets and roads contained within the boundaires of the property being condemned in this action. 457 Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that a letter asking for more information on these offers be sent to the Commandant. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 'ouncilmen absent& none. d6ounty warrants no. 133681 to 133685 inc., in settlement of 4A county tax sales no. 2326, 2334, 2362, 2369 and 2379, submitted. Moved 5- RESOLUTION NO. 2454 be adopted, accepting by Christman, seconded by Cordi ngly, that/the warrants kaxazzmn#zd and that the County be requested to submit informations as to amount of the 1 liens of the various taxing agencies Agaihst the tax sales. Carried, all on roll -call. Councilmen present voting aye/ Counilmen absent: none. �ity Attorney Burch reported on the water conferences and that he will continue to attend. 4 Communication from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co$pany accepting the rental charge of $ 30.00 per vonth in connection with the relocation of its wye track. Moved by Fritz, seconded by J Cordingly, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the lease. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. /Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Fritz, that the following delinquent taxes be accepted without the seven percent interest and the cancellation f ee: Mrs. Lewis F. Carnell the 1937, 1938 and 1939 taxes on the W 20' and por of Vac. St Adj lots 1 to 10 inc of Budd Villa Tract of 10 Acre Lot 6, if a Sec. 152, Nat'l no $ 38.85 Joseph A..Vurgason the second half of the 1940 taxes on the E 50' of Si of Block 13 of 20 Acre lots 2 and 3 of I Sec. 131, Nat'l Ro 10.70 Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. Annual report of the Police department for calendar year 1942 submitted. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the report be accepted and copies furnished the Councilmen . Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. Communication from the University of california, Home Food Production Committee regarding the restrictions for keeping of hens, rabbits, and goats for the production of food for home consumption, read, J' Moved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that the communicationbe filed, Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. �/ 'Communication from the Senate, California Begislataure, regardir certain information for the Committee on Governmental Efficiency, read. tU Moved by Christman, seconded by Fritz, that the communication be filed. Carried, all councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. JF'iae and Theft poTcies on 1941 GMC's, approved as to form by the 458 City Attorney, presented. Moved by Christman, seconded by Fritz,that the policies be accepted. Carried]; all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. /Moved by Christman, seconded -by Newberry, that the City Attorney give an-tpinion on the ordinances governing wrecking yards by the next meeting. Carried, gll Councilmen present voting aye. Council- men absent: none. as '/Co-ordinantor James Bird recommended thebpurchase of a 1500 tatt generator for $ 300. and also a 75 watt station for a standby station for the police radios for $ 250, from the 0.C.D. funds. Said equipment to operate under the direction of O.C.D.office. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, Chief Bird be instructed to purchase this requipment. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll - Call. Councilmen absent: none. Mayor Thatcher stated that Hap Hoaglan and Vance Clymer are planning a track maet for High School students and would like to hpve the approval of the Olympic Contittee on the cost of approximate $ 15. City Council expressed their approval of the expenditure. Janes A. Bird, as Property Agent of 0.C.D., reported that 3 pieces of fire apparatus sent by the Federal Government can't be used because the proper fittings are lacking to adapt them to our equipment. Being no further business, it was moved by Cordingly, seconded by Fritz, that the meeting adjourn. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. ATTEST: Dare Smith City Clerk Respectfully submiit submitted( See4 Frederick J. thatcher Mayor of the City of National City, Californi