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National City, California
June 2, 1942
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, Burch, Lamb, Webb,
Ireland, Knapp, Finnerty and J. Bird.
Minutes of the previous meeting of May 19, 1942, read and approved.
Bills audited and
approved by the City Council:
General Fund
Street Imp
Park M-& I
Light Rist # 1
$ 2,505.03
491.72
162.22
32.65
3,191.62
Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Fritz, that the bills be allowed
and warrants drawn
for same. Carried, all Councilman present voting aye.
Councilmen absent: none
✓Report of the City Treasurer regarding the liens on the Levi
property adjacent to the City Park, referred to the City Attorney to
inquire into the status of the bonds.
F.V.Stahl requested permission to move small structure into
National Uity from San Diego. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Fritz,
that the structure be inspected by the Building Inspector and if
constructed according to the building code, permission be granted to
Mr. Stahl to move the building into National City. Carrthed, all Council-
men voting aye. Councilmen absent: none.
'Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the following
delinquent taxes be accepted without the seven percent interest and
the cancellation fee:
Bess V. Alexander the 1940 taxes on Lots 13 and 14, Block 119,
City Plat $ 21.72
dH.P.Requa the 1940 taxes on Lot 15, Block 2, City Plat 15.51
Nicholas H.
Juan Salazar
Delbert Guy
Rodriquez the 1936, 1937, 1938 and 1939 taxes on
Lots 4 and 5, Block 111, City Plat. 27.94
the 1936, 1937 and the second half of the 1939 taxes
on the S 501 of E 151 of Lot 12, all of Lot
13 and 14, Block 112, City Plat 28.74
the 1939 taxes on lots 7 and 8, Block 49, City Plat 10.73
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"Max K.
Mayer the 1938 taxes on Lot s 45 and 46 Block 5,
Homecrest A of I Sec. 128, N.t'l no $ 2.76
'Minnie S. Baxter the 1937 taxes on Lots 25 to 28 inc of Dlk
4 of Winnetifa Terrace of 40 Acre Lot 1, a Sec.
133, Nat'l Ro 23.26
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none.
Request of the Christian Science Church for permission to erect
directional signs at 10th and National Ave and 8th and D Avenge, read.
Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Fritz, that the request be allowed and
the signs installed under the supervision of the Sup't of Streets.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmne absent: none.
✓Contract for the sewer rental for the U.S.Destroyer Base Housing
Unit referred to theCity Attorney.
✓Communication from James 3. Abbey regarding the suit to quiet
title on the NW* of Sec. 105 and the East 30 Acres of 80 Acre Lot 1,
* Sec. 130, Nat'l Ro.. read. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly,
that Fritz be appointed as chairman of a committee to work with Abbey
to obtain a street through this property and also a fair settlement of
the taxes. Cattied, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmne absent
none. Mayor Thatcher appointed Fritz, chairman, Christman and Burch.
"Communication from the Division of Highways regarding the warning
signs to be used on highway projects, read and referred to the Chief
of Police.
/Communication from Senator Ed Fletcher enclosing a report of the
survey made of SRA equipment, read. Moved by Christman, seconded by
Newberry, that a le tter be written for further information. Carried,
all Councilmen present votini aye. Councilman absent: nona
0/Communication from C.H.Scharnikow, Special Attorney, Dept of
Justice, Lands Division, regarding the condemnation proceedings of
6=and 3/4 acres of land, more or less, covering the'franchise for the
operation of the spur track upon and along Division Street, read and
referredto the City Attorney.
VReouest of the Division of Highways for dedication of portion of
the tidelands in connection with the improvement and construction of
Harbor Drive, read. C.B.Ireland, City Engineer, stated that although
the City had reserved portion of the tidelands for street purposes, it
hed never been dedicated. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Christman, that
RESOLUTICN NO. 2357 be adopted, dedicating portion of the tidelands as
Harbor Boulevard. Carried, ill Councilmen present voting aye on roll-
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call. Councilmen absent: none.
vIlequest of M.W.Hersey, to move a building f rom Harbison Canyon to
National Gity, read. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordinply, that if
the building complies with the building code, and after inspection by
the building Inspector, a permit be granted to move the building into
National City to Lots 8 and 9, Beermakers Sub in * Sec. 133, Nat'. Ro.
Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call. Councilmen
abse�: none.
Resignation of C.A.Harvie, Chief 0bservor, readand referred to the
Chief of Police.
'Price proposals for the purchase of a new patrolcar for the Police
department from City Chevrolet Company, National Motor Sales and the
Campbell Chevrolet Company, read and referred to the Councilman for
for discussion.
i'f4oved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that the proposal of
the National Motor Sales for a 1942 Plymouth be accepted, that an
allocation of $ 550.00 be m.,de to the Police department outlay budget
and that the Chief of Police be authorized to make application to the
Ration Board for a new car. Carrie4 all Councilmen present voting aye
on roll -call. Councilmen absent: none.
'Co mcilman Chr_i stman reported that the plans for the formation
of a Transportation Corporation for Lincoln Acres have fallen through
but that the present Committee will continue to investigating ways and
means of providing transportation for this area.
✓upon the request of Councilman Christman., who moved, with a second
by Cordingly, that the City Clerk obtain 6 copies of "The Handbook for
City officials". Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen
absent: none.
'City Attorney Burch reported that the owners of the abutting
property will execute deeds and cooperate with the City in closing West
14th Street between blocks 270 and 271, City Plat.
✓ir. Gquterequx, Park Sup't, reported that the ramp in front of the
Communityy Service Building will be fixed.
101C.B.Ireland, City Engineer, reported that he is to have a
conference with Mr. Seckles, of the FWA in regards to the sewer.
Mayor Thatcher reported that he has received two complaints on the
Bay View Cleaners plant and asked that the Chief of Police investigate
the cause of the heavy smoke.
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Tyor Thatcher reported that the shoeshines want to place their
stands back on the sidewalk. City Council to take the matter under
consideration.
In the matter of the telephone at the observation post, it was
moved b,- Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that Chief Knapp be authorized
to sign for the utilities and to investigate the co st. Carried, all
Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none.
/Mayor Thatcher asked that the Council consider the matter of the
appointment of a co-ordinator for the Civilian Defense, stating that he
had asked James A. Bird, Fire Chief to consider accepting the post.
Chief Bird stated that he did not feel that he was qualified to fill the
position. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Cordingly, that the matter be
' tabled and the City Council adjourn. Carried, all Councilmen present
voting aye. Councilmen absent: none.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Respectfully submitted
Mayor of thi City of National City,
a.,
California