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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1937 10-19 CC MIN115 t National City, California October 19, 1937 A regular meeting of the City Council called to order by the Aayor. Councilmen present: Cordiggly, Kilcrease, 'Warner, Bird. Councilman Thatcher absent. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 5, 1937, read and approved. Bills audited by the Finance Committee presented: General expenditures $ 3,189.21 General payroll 1,310.25 Street Debt. " 305.00 p 4,812.46 Moved by Cordingly', seconded by Kilcrease, that the bills be allowed and warrants drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen,Cardingly, Kilcrease, Warner, Bird. Nayes: Councilmen, none. Absent. Councilman Thatcher,. Mr. Knouse of the Pabco Products Company present and asked regarding floor covering for the base^ient and requested that his products be given consideration should the Council decide to cover the cement basement. Mr. Cunningham introduded 4nd spoke briefly on the advantages of Pabco floor covering. Mayor Bird referred him to the Casa de Salud officials. 'Mr. George Trey, district manager for the San Diego to Consolidated Gas and Electric Company, presented/the City Council a large electric clock to be placed in either the Court room or the Council chambers. This was in appraciation of the cooperation of the City officials and employees. Mayor Eird responded with a few remarks, thanking Mdr. Trey and the officials of the Gas company _nc stated that the clock trrould be placed in the Court room. ✓City Engineer Ireland reported that the State Engineer would like to have a sodium vapor light installed at First and rational Avenue. Ivir. Ir-;land stated that there are three other intersections which arc hazardous and recommended that sodium vapor 1i its be installed at all four intersections. A 116 * f9 /Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Kilcrease, that sodium vapor lights be installed at First Street and National Avenue intersection; the intersections;.at 14th St and rational Avenue; l6th Street and rational Avenue and 24th Street and rational Avenue. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cordingly, Kilcrease, iak= Warner, Bird. Nayes: Councilmen none. Absent: Councilman Thatcher. / Communication from the National City Chamber of Commerce commending, the City Council upon the completion of the new municipal building and pledging their support in i'ublic affairs, read and ordered filod. . Request of Mfrs. D.G.Bray for the payment of delinquent taxes without the 7% interest and the cancellation fee. Moved by Kilcrease, seconded by Warner, that RESOLUTION NO. 1915 authorizing the payment of same, be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wits Ayes: Councilmen, Cordingly, Kilcrease, Warner, Bird. Nayes: Councilmen none. Absent: Councilman Thatcher. "city Clerk instructed to answer the League of Calif orni Municipalities Municipal Bulletin on Civil Service and Retirement. , Communication from John D. Bigger, Administrator of the Census of Partial Employment, Unemployment and Occupations asking that a I4"avor's Committee he appointed to cooperate with the Postmaster and the Administration in helping to conduct this census. Mayor Bird announced that he would appoint the committee at a later date. Communication from the Planning Commission regarding the petition for the closing of the alley in Block 12, Frank A. Kimballs Subd., the decision of the Commistion being favorable subject to easements for utilities. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by ",ari_or, that the proper authority be authorized to draw up the papers for the closing of the alley. Carried, all Councilmen present voting a,-e. • J Communication from the Planning Commission recommending certain changes in the Building Cod° and the Zoning Ordinance. 117 Matter laid over for further consideration. /Communication from Scheuerman and Company submitting a deed for street purposes, read and referred to the City Engineer. dMoved by Warner, seconded by Kilcrease, that the Hartforde Fire_Insurance Policy # 34)17, covering Fire rind theft, and comprehensive, for a year from uctober 9, 1937, with a loss payablo Clause to the Security Trust and Savings Bank of San Liego on the 1936 Ford V8 Pickup truck being used in the Park, be accepted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 'Moved by Warner, seconded by Kilcrease, that due to the fact that there wer,; no bids in for the furnishing of electrici current ard mamaintenance of district for National City Lighting District No. 1, that the proper authority be authorized to draw up papers for re -advertising. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. /RESOLUTION NO. 1916, authorizing the Mayor to sign the /9/G lease for rental of one Ford V8 Pickup truck from San Diego Motor Company, read. Moved by ,garner, seconded by Cozdingiy, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen, Cordingly, Kilcrease, Warner, Bt d. Nayes: Councilmen, none. Absent: Councilman Thatcher. Moved by Warner, seconded by Cordingly, that the following transfers be authorized: 560.00 from the State Auto Tax to the Genural Fund. 486.00 frohi the Sp. Gas Tax St Imp Fund to the St Imp Fund. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Oyes: Councilmen, Cordingly, Kilcrease, Warner, gird. Nayes: Councilmen, none. Absent: Councilman Thatcher. 46 Street department requested to erect a platform and the flags for the dedication of the City rail. y Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Warner, that the City purchase 20 chairs for Council Chambers. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen, Cordingly, Kilcrease, Warner, Bird. Nayes: 6ouncilmen, none. Absent: none. /Moved by Warner, seconded by Cordingly, that the matter d' the drapes on the walls of the Council Chamber be referred to the City Clerk. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 118 the following suggestions were made in reg.:rd to the program of the daylfor the dedication of the new City Hall: Have platform erected for speakers. Secure the P.A. system from the High School. Presentation of flag by the American Legion and Boy Scouts. Jaying;ofnthe-corner stone by the High Masonic officials. Sciots band. Resume of City activity for 50~year period by E.L.Bullen, President of Chamber of Commerce. Short addresses by visiting officials. Presentation of City Council. Presentation of placgue by Municipal Employees Assn. Sweetwater Union Hi Band. Employees Assn to sponsor Punch bowl. Display of City tfirstl documents. Frame the Incorporation papers for display. s Being no further business, it 'vas moved bT* Cordingly, seconded by Warner, that the meeting adjourn. Carried, all Councilmen present voting eye. Respectfu submitted Mayor of the City of National City, California City Clerk