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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1942 05-19 CC MIN357 National City Califcr nia May 19, 1942 A regular meeting of the City Council c alled to order by the Mayor. Councilmen present: Christman, Cordingly, Fritz, Newberry, Thatcher. Councilmen absent: none. Administrative officials present: Smith, Lamb, Campbell, Burch, Harbison, Ireland, Bird, Finnerty, Knapp, Gautereaux. Minutes of the regular meeting of May 5, 1942, read and pproved. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the fo lload ng bills be authorized: General Fund $ 1,217.18 Street Imp 116.75 Park 124.86 Unapp Tax 122.93 $ 1,581.72 Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen Christman, Cordingly, Fritz, Newberry, Thatcher. Nayes: Councilmen: none. Absent: none. 'Tabulation of the apportionment of the Gas Tax monies for Streets of Major Importance rec&ived from the Department of Public Narks, r ead and ordered filed. 11 /Grant Deed of J.C.Brorm and Essie L. Brown, husband and wife and Charles M.,Poe and Lois Nadine Poe, husband and wife, to certain 1�5\ property to be used for street purposes, read. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Fritz, thatRESOLUPION NO. 2351 be a dopted, accepting the deed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll-call.Council- men absent: none. ✓Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Fritz, that the following delinquent taxes he accepted without the seven percent interest and the cancellation fee: Mrs. H.C.King the 1939 and 1940 taxes on Lot 8, Block 2, Nat'l Avenue Terrace of 10 Acre Lot 2, * Sec. 153, Nat'l Ro....p 6.30 Carried all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. Report of the Traffic Commission regarding the installation of parking meters read.:Move&by Frfti;=seconded by Cordin-ly, that the report be filed., Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Council- men absent: none. 358 i nrlenLT'TTON OF INTENTION NO. 2352 National Cit.. Lighting District No 1, read. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Fritz, that the Resolution 10 be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call. Councilmen absent: none. ''r Communication from A.T. Jolliff, contractor for the traffic signals, stating that the signal heads are to be shipped from the'eas on May 29, 1942 and that the delay has been due to the difficulty in obtaining the necessary materials without a priority. Notice from the War Department of the application of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company to construct a jetty at the foot of Sampson Street in San Diego, read and ordered filed. ✓Division. of Highways communication regarding conservation order L-41-600 referred to the Street Superintendent. /Communication from the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway Company offering the sale of 'Block 184, City Plat, except the right o way to the City for the contemplated sewer plant, read end ordered filed with the City Engineer. veCorrunurication from Thomas Crawford, Coounty Coordinator, in regards to 'he -storage of water for emergency use, referred to the chairman of the publicity committiee of Civilian Defense, Frank Rogers. ✓Communication from the National City Chamber of Commerce enclosing a letter to them regarding the condition of the street 10 at 23rd and Cleveland, referred to the Sup't of Streets. VHequest of the Board ofSttperrisors for a conference with the City Attorney regarding the claims for proceeds of tax sales, read ,nd referred to the City Attorney. / Request of Elbert E. Hensley, Attorney, asking that the City deny the claims of Paul J. Hall and Arnold King egainst the City in order to clarify the situation. Upon the adirice of the City Attorney, RESOLUTION NO. 2353 be adopted,dert it was moved by Newberry, s econded by Christman, that/the claims to trial and tnat the insurance Company be notified of the denial. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye.on rolls all. Councilmen absent: none. Communication from the Division of Highways requesting the City to plan the installation of the new sewer lines so as not to interfere with the construction of Harbor &rive and 8th Street. City Engineer to contact Mr. Wallace regardingg the location of the sewers and the 1 359 commanicati; n ordered filed with the City Engineer. (Report of the City Planning commission on the petition of Mrs. Lorena Busher for a special permit and on the petition of Carl G. Bliss for a special permit, read. Moved by Fritx, seconded by Christina and Newberry, that the report be Accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present votin' aye. Councilmen absent: none. ✓Moved by Fritz, seconded by Christman, that RESOLUTION NO. 2354 (1-q°� beadopted, granting a special permit to Mrs. Lorena Bushert as ke recommended by the City Planning Iommission_. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call. Councilmen absent: none. ✓Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that RESOLUTION NO. 2355 be adopted, granting a special permit to Carl G. Bliss for the constructionlnd operation of the gravel botching plant on Blocks 279 and 271, City Plat, not including any crushing of rock and not to exceed five years from date. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call. Councilmen absent: none. ✓Moved by Fritz., seconded by Newberry and Cordingly, that the City Attorney draw the deeds, the City Engineer to draw the descrip- tion of that portion of West 14th Street beVween Blocks 270 and 271, City Platpftthich 11M Carl G. Bliss has -requested the use. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent; none. 'Application of Carl Foote for license to operate a card room at 913 National Avenue, presented. Chief of Police stated that he had no objection to location or to the character of the applicant. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the request for the license be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. /The request of the Chief of Police for the appointment of specia] police officers for the Tavares Construction Company, which was laid over on May 5, again presented for action. &lief of Police requested the appointment even though no bonds have been filed. He also stated that the bonds will be in thepossession of the City before the men are sworn in. Moved by Fritz, seconded by Cordingly, that the special police officers be appointed by RESOLUTION NO. 2356, providing for the appointment, the filing of the surety bonds of C 1,000 each and that their authority i$ only in connection with their work at the Tavares Construction Company. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye on roll -call. Councilmen absent: none. 360 Dine and Dance license requested by Mr.L.4,--1-1-01( owner of the bowling alley at 9th and National Avenue. Chief Knapp sir ted that the property owners and residents of the vicinity are opposed to the license being granted and that he recommends that the request be denied. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordin_gly, that the Chief's recommendation be accepted and the request for a dine and dance license be denied. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Council men absent: none. 'Custodian of Public Buildings Mr. Finnerty reported that the matter of the flag pole on the Library is still under consideration. City Attorney Campbell recommended that the taxi -cab ordinance remained unchanged. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordirgly, that the recommendation be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye, Councilmen absent: none. 'Moved by Fritx, seconded by Newberry, that the City Treasurer be di/toted to obtain all information on the bonds and liens on the Levi property immediately adjacent to the City Park on the south. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. Communication from Margie L. Laing of the Civilain Volunteer Office stating that her health will not permit her to work full time in the office and a sked that someone be put in charge. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Fritz, that a resolution be adopted in appreciation of the fine work and splendid cooperation of Mrs. Laing in the Civilain Volunteer Office. Carried, all Council- men present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. / Moved by Newberry seconded by Christman, that a resolution he adopted in appreciation of the untiring loyalty and cooperation of Mrs. Williams, who is ill in the hospital at the present time, for hei work with Mrs. Laing in the Volunteer office. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. `/Mr. Gautereaux, Park Sup't, requested the Council to purchase a new power mower for the Park as the present one is insufficient. Moved by Fritz, s econded by Cordingly, that the Mayor appoint a committee to work with Mr. Gautereux on the purchase of the mower. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. ✓Mr. Gautereax also requested some extra laborers in the City Patti 361 Moved by Fritx, seconded by Newberry, thatthe same committee consider the extra labor in the Park. Carried; all Councilmen present voting sye. Councilmen absent: none. Mayer Thatcher appointed Councilmen Christman, Cordingly and Fritz to confer with Mr. Cautereaux on his requests. Being no further business, it was mw ed by Fritz, seconded by Cordingly, that the meeting adjourn. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. Councilmen absent: none. AT'1'h SE: City Clerk Respectfully submitted Mayor of t'e City of National City, , California