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Home My WebLink About1942 05-05 CC MIN352 May 5, 1942 National City, Calif. A regular rce eting of the City Council called to order by the Mayor. Councilmen present: Christman, Cordingly, Fritz, Ndwberry, Thatcher. Councilmen absent: none. Administrative officials present: Smith, Campbell, Burch, Finnerty, Ireland, Lamb, Nebb, J. Bird, Gautereaux. Minutes of the regular meeting oS April 21, 1942 and the special meeting of April 28, 1942, read and approved. Bills approved by the City Council: General Fund $ 2,890.60 Street Fund 158.93 Park M Sc I 23.67 District # 1 32.65 Total $ 3,105.85 T. Paul McCarthey, representing Major Briggs of the California State Guard present recuesting a place for an information and recruiting office. Councilman Fritz suggested that a committee be appointed to confer with Ivlr. McCarthey and Major Briggs. Mayor Thatcher appointed Councilmen Fritz, Christman and Cordingly. ✓ Request of the National City Cab Company for change in the Taxi -cab ordinance to establish meter rates for cabs operating in National City, referred to the City Attorney. ✓ Mrs. Thorson of Lincoln Acres present requesting adequate bus service for the residents and de:ense workers living in Lincoln Acres area. Mayor Thatcher appointed a committee consisting of Councilmen Christman, Newberry and Cordingly, to confer with Sam Mason cf the San Diego Railway and Bus Line. ✓Request of the owner of the National City Bowling Alley for a dine and dance license, referred to the Chiefof Police. sirMoved by Newberry, seconded by Fritz, that the following delinquent taxes be accepted without the seven percent interest and the cancellation fee: 'Fred A. Wilkie the 1936, second i of 1937 and all of 1939 taxes on the S 5 5' of N 550' of W 410' of Ny, of El of 80 Acre Lot 2, a Sec. 128, Nat'l Ro $ 15.47 Mr. Wm. C. Young the 1937, 1938 and 1940 taxes on Lht 19, Rills of Paradise, Sec. 129, Rancho de la Nacion 43.49 353 1 • A.G.Barajas the second 2 of 1940 taxes on Lot 7, Block 50, Nattl City Plat. D 4.28 /Notice from the War Department Engineer s of the application of Rohr Aircraft for permission to dredge in the South Bay, read and ordered filed. ^Communication from the Commandant of Eleventh Naval District in answer to Mayor Thatchers request for Navy aid in construction of the sewer system, stating that National City 2ward the contract fur such', portion of the work as can be constructed within the sum allotted by F.W.A. and that the 'ialgnce of the cost be financed through City funds, and after the contract is awarded and exact amounts determined for cost that the matter be again brought of the attention of the Federal Works Agency and the Commandant of the District for such action as may be advisable at that time. City Engineer Ireland reported that he has sent this information on to Koebig and Koebig. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Christman, that Ireland contact the F.W.A. in Los Angeles and Koebig and Koebig regarding the status of the application for the complete sewer system. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. V< Copy of a communication from the Commmandant of the Eleventh Naval District to Mr. E.E.Wallace, District Engineer, Division of Highways, dated May 2, 1942, regarding the right of way for Harbor Drive over the Government reservation, read and ordered filed. ✓Refund of $ 3.99 from Guy and Guy resulting from change of car on Great American Indemnity Company policy X- 142481, presented. Moved by Newberry,seconded by Fritz, that the refund be accepted and placed in the General Fund. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Council men absent: none. 'Request of the National City Public Library Board of Trustees for e flag pole on top of the Library, also requesting a refund of the Library's overdues, read. Moved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that the matter of the Library fines be laid over until the next meeting for the Attorney to rule on and that the matter of the flag pole be 11 referred to the Custodian of Public Bldgs for report at the re xt meeting. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. JMoved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that all bills presented to the City Council for approval either carry the approval of the 354 1 wfros° l9 department head or, the purchase orders. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. 4etter from the San Diego -California Club of San Diego stating thatt the reduction in the advertising budget for the Club results in National City's subscription being reduced from $ 120.00 per year to $ 30.00. Moved by Fritx, seconded by Christman, that the City Council accept the reduction and subscribe $ 30.00 for next year. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. he had 'Dale Smith, City Clerk, reported that/obta ned the use of the school rooms used during the regular Municipal Election free of charge and requested the cancellation of Warrants No. 1091 and 1092 in the amount of $ 8;00 each, made payable to the National Elementary School District and the Sweettrater Union High School District respectively. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that RESOLTT!ON NO. 2350 be adopted, cancelling the warrants. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call. Councilmen absent: none. fComnunicatinn from the Commandant of the Eleventh Naval District requesting the City to refrain from granting building permits or leases in the area taken under protective custody by the Navy department, read and ordered filed. /Notification from the War Department, United States Engineer Office, of the application of by Rhhr Aircraft Corporation for permission to, dredge in the south bay, read and ordered filed. Communication from Chief of Police Snapp requesting the appointment the special police officers for Tavares Construction Company, to&d.; r Moved by'Christman; seconded by Newberry, that the request be laid over until the bonds are supplied and when the appointments are made, the police authority is at the plant only. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. /Application of Carl Foote for card room license at 913 National Avenue, referred to the Chief of Police. City Attorney Campbell presented the Ordinances amending the plumbing and electrical ordiances for final reading. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Newberry, that the heading only be read. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call. Councilmen absent: none. City Attorney Campbell read the heading of Ordinance No. 688 entitled "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 534 by the addition of Sections 10i and 114". Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that ORDINANCE NO. 688 amending Ord. 534, relating to electrical installations, be 355 adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call. Councilmen absent: none. 4oved by Fritx, seconded by Christman, that the heading only be read of the ordinance amending the plumbing ordinance. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call. Councilmen absent: none. City Attorney Campbell read the heriding of Ordinance No. 689, entitled "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 506 by the addition of sections 4Q and 51." Movedby Newberry, seconded by rhristman, that ORDINANCE NO. 689 be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call Councilmen_ absent: none. IA/Communication from Sam Poberts, Secretary, San Diego County Division of the League of California Cities, enclosing a copy of the resolution relative to the Gas Tax which is to be presented et the next League meeting. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Christnan, that the City rS National City instruct their delegate to note no on the resolution. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye 2 Councilmen absent: none. James Bird, secretary of the Trsffic Commission, reporte-i verbally on the matter o` the pEurkung meters. The Commission feels that there are a number of conditions to be considered end that the Commission has no definite recommendetion at present. Moved by Fritx, seconded by Newberry, that the matter be laid over for further study. Carried, a 11 Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. veMoved by Cordingly, seconded by Fritz, that the following transfer o: funds be authorized: /From the Sp. County G»s Tax Fund to the St Imp Fund $ 3,930.52 From the St Imp Fund to the General Fund to cover rental of equipment on west 13th st and East 8th St 1,256.50 From the Sp: Del. Tax Fund to the General Fund 696.69 'From the A.B.C. Fund to the General Fund to cover portions of policemen salaries paid for the enforcement of the State liquor laws 640.00 /From the Unapportioned Tax Fund to the General Fund 10,167.85 n ❑ n n Library Fund 1,321.71 ✓n rr n rr n rr rr Pabk M & I Fund 1,423.38 rr rr rr rr rr rr rr Sink Fund No. 4 1,525.05 in n n " rr rr n Sink Fund No. 6 1,880.89 /n n TTrr n n rr Sink rund No. 7 457.51 Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. 4B.J.Gautereaux, Park Suprt, announced the official opening of the Community Service Building on Tray loth at 2;30 to 4:30 PM. He also requested ,?$ 20.00 to be ueed for expenses. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the bum of $ 20. be appropriated to the expense of the opening. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call. Councilmen absent: none. Report ofjHarry E. Donnell, City Auditor, -covering audit of period from July 1, to Dec. 31, 1941, read and ordered filed. 356 �4r. Gautereaux also stated that the stretcher material is now available and requested authorization to purchase 57.96 of the canvas Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that Mr. Gautereaux be authorized to purchase the canvas. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call. Councilmen absent:. none. 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: Aft groir- City Clerk Respectfully submitted Oil Ls Mayor City of National City, California