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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OR NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 25, 1966
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Gautereaux at 7:30 p.m. Council members present: Allen, Hogue, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Council members absent: Colburn.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens, Foster, Huffaker, Minogue,
Osburn, Stockman.
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn
followed with invocation by Father Joseph Rossell, St. Anthonyts Catholic
Church.
RESOLUTION NO. 9054, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNICIPAL
YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD (Bess Dinning)" was read. (Councilman Colburn
arrived and took his place at the meeting.) Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Mayor Gautereaux commended Miss Dinning and presented an award to her.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the regular meeting of
January 18th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. , resolution opposing senate reapportionment plan enacted
by the legislature of the State of California, was presented. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the resolution be waived and it
be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9055, "RESOLUTION OPPOSING SENATE REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN
ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Mayor Gautereaux stated
he spoke to local legislators and was told geographic mistakes were made
in other areas of the State and he believed the Court would correct them.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Resolution No. , resolution supporting the Governor's four point
beautification program for the State of C<lifornia, was presented. Moved
by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the reading of the Resolution be waived and
it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9056, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE GOVERNOR'S FOUR POINT
BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." Moved by Allen,
seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS presented Resolution No. , resolution establiabkmg
library capitol outlay fund, and reported he researched the Education Code
to determine whether of not the monies received from library fines could be
put into a special fund and utilized for an addition to the library to
be used for historical or similar related purposes; he stated there appeared
to be no problem in relation to the Council's request, The City Attorney
said Sec. 27401 provides tax levies can be used for construction and for
maintaining the library and it includes altering existing structures; Sved4w
27402 provides that all sources of Library Funds are to be put in a special
library fund for purposes authorized in the chapter (purposes for the library
ere comprehensive and broad). The City Attorney stated Council's request
(if funds were available to add a museum room to the library ) of last week
A would be appropriate. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the reading
of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title
only. Carried by unanimous vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9057, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LIBRARY CAPITOL OUTLAY FUND."
Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Mayor
Gautereaux stated Paul Mizony, a National City Historian, reouested con-
sideration be given to a museum to house historical documents as an addi-
tion to the Library. The Mayor Recommended the Council, in addition to
adoption of the Resolution, take action to forward Mr. Mizony's request
to the Library Board of Trustees and consideration be given to the acquisi-
tion of these facilities as a capitol improvement. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Alien, the motion be amended to include the Mayor's recom-
mendation. The Mayor suggested the Resolution be adopted as stated, and
an additional motion be made in regard to the Library Board. Motion and
second were withdrawn. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Moved
by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation to send a communi-
cation from the Council with the Resolution asking the Library Board to
take this action into consideration be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Resolution No. , resolution giving notice of intention to vacate and
close a portion of 23rd Street between Wilson Avenue and Montgomery Freeway,
was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the reading of the
Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9058, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND
CLOSE A PORTION OF 23RD STREET BETWEEN WILSON AVENUE AND MONTGOMERY FRE
WAY." Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 9059, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY
(National Meat Packers, Inc.)," was read. City Engineer Foster stated it
pertained to the widening of Wilson Avenue. Moved by Hogue, seconded
by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported the Council requested he review the minutes
of October 26th in regard to the 1911 Act Assessment Hearing (9th and K
Street), specifically for a commitment of the Council or the City. The
City Attorney stated, in reviewing the minutes of the Assessment hearing,
he found nothing which could be interepreted as a commitment by the Council
to advance any funds, or any promises, or anything that could be construed
as a contract; the only language he found was a statement by Mr. Onley
that he believed there was a way this could be worked out by the City's
Engineering Department and Byri Phelps(who was the Engineer on the jobl_
to the satisfaction of Mr. Gilmore. The City Attorney stated he had
communicated with Mr. Gilmore and Mr. Phelps and on the basis of his
previous opinion that Council had not committed themselves to advance
funds for the driveway, he would have to stick to his opinion this would
be an advancement for private rather than public purposes; there were cases
where money had been advanced up to $200.00 but it was done in advance,
and this project had gone toofar. Mayor Gautereaux asked the City Attorney
if the Council felt there was an inequity caused by misunderstanding of
the grade would the Council have the authority to rectify it; the Council
was asking for authority to solve the problem; did the Council have author-
ity to act on the motion of last week (The City Attorney be instructed to
report on the legality of the matter, and if a verbal contract was made,
a Resolution be prepared for next week and the City install it). The
City Attorney stated he found nothing in the minutes to indicate an error
was made; the minutes quote Mr. Phelps as saying "no error was made;"
he found no authority for the City to advance funds in this case since
it was for private purposes; no claim was filed against the City. The
City Attorney said it still came back to the same problem maybe he was
not answering the question but the Government Code prohibited cities from
expending funds for private purposes and for other than public purposes;
if it was Council's decision that this One driveway was for public purposes,
it was their decision, he could only guide them. Mayor Gautereaux stated
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what the City Attorney meant was there was no authority to do it, only
authority not to do it. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the report
be accepted. Frank Schapp, 9730 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles (co-owner
of the apartments with John Gilmore), was present and stated the City
did work and property was damaged, and the City merely said it could not
spend money to rectify the damage; work was done by the City of National
City under a 1911 Act Improvement, with the result that they couldn't get
into or out of their property; if there was no mistake why was there a
problem; and asked if something couldn't be done; they were not asking for
payment of funds only to have the situation rectified. Councilman Morgan
stated if an error was made it was partly his fault and something should
be done. Councilman Colburn asked if the grade was set in error or if the
driveway was in such a position the street could not be made to meet it.
City Engineer Foster said there was no error in setting the grade, the
driveway was in such position it was impossible to build a street to meet
it; if the street had been built to meet this driveway there would have
been six on the other side that did not meet. Byri Phelps, 430 Land
Title Bldg., San Diego, was present and said these problems occur and
the way to handle it was for Mr. Gilmore to give the City a right of way.
Mr. Phelps displayed a drawing showing the grade of the street and drive-
way. Mr. Phelps said a letter was sent to the City Engineer on September
22nd calling the problem to his attention. Mayor Gautereaux asked the
City Attorney if a right of way could be a way to rectify the problem if
Council so desired. The City Attorney asked Mr. Phelps what was meant
by a right of way. Mr. Phelps said it could be a right of way for access
to the road. Mayor Gautereaux stated when Mr. Gilmore came before Council
at the hearing he left with the understanding it would be worked out with
the engineers and the contractor; there was a moral obligation and an
easement made it legal, the Council should consider taking the easement
and rectifying the mistake. John. Gilmore, 1003 Plaza Blvd., was present
and stated if the Council did nothing about this problem, he would feel
he had been wronged, but he would not bring suit against the City. Motion
carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,
Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the
Council instruct the City Attorney to consider the possibility of doing
the job by having a public easement or.public right of way granted by the
owners of the property concerned. Councilman Colburn suggested the City
Manager's office keep in touch with Mr. Gilmore and his partner to see
if they would be willing to invest $200.00, with the City investing $200.00
and Mr. Phelps $75.00. Councilman Hogue stated the Council may be setting
a precedent for future 1911 Improvement Acts. Councilman Colburn stated
the Engineer's office could bring it to the attention of the property
owners if their driveways were either too low to too high on future 1911
Acts. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported the agreement with Castle Rambler was in
position to be concluded, and stated he had copies of the full settlement
agreement; if the Council wanted to consider it at an executive session,
and assuming they approved it, they were ready to sign the agreement this
week. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, an executive session be called
immediately following the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he had been asked when the time capsub would be
placed in the building (new Civic Center), who would participate, what
might be placed in it, and also how much space would be allotted to
individuals. Vice Mayor Allen suggested the City Manager make a report.
Mayor Gautereaux said the Council should be considering the dedication
ceremonies; the Masonic Lodge and the Knights of Pythias took part in the
dedication ceremony of the old City Hall; thought should be given to the
entire dedication program and included in Mr. Osburn's report.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN reported the Mayor assigned him a task of trying to
find people to serve on the Sister City Committe, and recommended three
couples to serve on the committee: Mr. & Mrs. Azochar, 1615 Lanoitan
Avenue; Mr. & Mrs. Ruben Torres, 1515 Harding Avenue; Mr. & Mrs. Charles
Hess, 1025 N Avenue. Councilman Morgan asked when one man had been
appointed to set up a committee. Mayor Gautereaux suggested the names
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be held in abeyance until additional names were submitted and stated anyone
interested was welcome to serve. Councilman Morgan asked if names on the
committee were being eliminated. Mayor Gautereaux said this was not so.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would proclaim Monday, August 1, 1966 as "SENIOR
CITIZEN'S DAY," with the Council's approval. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Allen, the Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
LOUIS TOMPKINS, 2227 E. 16th Street, was present in regard to the Traffic
Safety Committee's recommendation 60 feet of fence on Mr. Moynahan's
property be removed; he said the number of fed was in error and requested
110 feet be removed as they were going to build a service station and
wanted to be seen from the freeway.
THOMAS GROESCHEL, 2856 F Street, San Diego, was present and stated he would
like Item 9 on the Agenda (Application for premises -to -premises on -sale
general public premises license) be delayed for two weeks until the architect':
Plans .for romodeling..Were complete, Mayor Gautereaux stated the
Council would take action when it came up on the Agenda.
PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $57,639.71.
Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the payroll be approved and warrants
ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE'S REPORT in regard to left turn slots,
Highland Avenue; reflectors at Plaza Blvd. and Paradise Drive; removal
of 60' of Mr. Moynahan's fence; and request of Downtown Association for
change in the bus stop location on 8th Street, was presented. Councilman
Morgan stated the report on the turn lanes at Highland Avenue and Plaza
Blvd. was to be considered at the Traffic Safety Committee's meeting of
February 9th. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Traffic Safety
Committee's recommendation in regard to the reflectors on Plaza Blvd.
at Paradise Drive be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman
Colburn suggested similar reflectors be installed at Euclid and Plaza
Blvd. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, Councilman Colburn's suggestion
be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Gautereaux asked if the
Council had jurisdiction over the fence on the Moynahan property. Moved
by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the request of Mr. Tompkins in regard to the
removal of the fence on Mr. Moynahan's property be approved subject to
approval of the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Alien,
seconded by Morgan, the rest of the report be filed with the City Manager.
Carried by unanimous vote.
THE CITY MANAGER'S REPORT on State trends in the appointment of City Clerks
and City Treasurers; the City Treasurer's and the City Clerk's opinions
relative to elective versus appointive office, were presented. Moved
by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the reports be filed and the Council drop
this. Councilman Colburn stated there were still pros and cons on this
matter and it still should be put to the voters. Councilman Colburn
suggested instead of rejecting the proposal further study should come
from the City Manager's office to see if there were any benefits to the
City; if the reports were accepted, the Council could also instruct the
City Manager's office to continue investigating the pros and cons and also
a report on how it would benefit the City. Motion failed, by the follow-
ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the three reports be accepted and the
City Manager's office be instructed to bring further reports in regard
to the election or appointment of the City Treasurer and the City Clerk.
Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Mayor Gautereaux stated any member
of the Council may add to the reports; also the City Manager get from
the League of California Cities a criteria of their observations, and
what has taken place with these transitional changes in other citiess.
Councilman Colburn stated if the positions of City Clerk and City
Treasurer remained elective, could qualifications be established for
filing for these positions to eliminate the possibility of someone running
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who didn't qualify educationally, but qualified personality wise; we
have been very fortunate in having people win with the ability, but it's
possible someone could win who didn't have it.
A COMMUNICATION FROM C. M. RUTHERFORD, Manager, National City Municipal
Golf Course, in regard to special rate for Gompers Junior High School
students, was presented. The City Manager recommended the request be
granted. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
A COMMUNICATION FROM JUDSON CLARK, Assembly Committee on Government Organi-
zation, advising cancellation of meeting (ABC) in Los Angeles, January 27th
and 28th, and requesting comments on the areas in which the City Manager
wished to testify, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan,
the report be filed and the City Manager notify the Chief of Police of
the cancellation. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
A COMMUNICATION FROM T. M. HEGGLAND, Chief Administrative Officer, County
of San Diego, in regard to Flood Control problems and suggesting four
alternative methods, was presented. City Manager Osburn said he would
like to give his recommendation next week. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Colburn, the recommendation be presented next week. Carried by unanimous
vote.
A COMMUNICATION FROM THOMAS COSBY, Vice -Chairman, Traffic Safety Committee,
in regard to faded street markings, and recommending a sand blaefting machine
or other equipment be purchased to remove such markings, was presented.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, it be referred to the City Manager
for study and a report. Councilman Colburn suggested a unitmight be found
in another city and possibly arrangements could be made for a lease or
rental. Vice Mayor Allen stated it might be possible to purchase a portable
unit that could operate on the City's own air compressor. Motion carried
by unanimous vote.
A COMMUNICATION FROM PAUL PRICHARD giving notice of retirement effective
January 31st, andACity Manager's recommendation it be accepted, was pre-
sented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recom-
mendation be approved. Vice Mayor Allen suggested a certificate be
included. Carried by unanimous vote.
THE MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION'S regular meeting of January
19th, and communication from Vincent McGrath, Chairman, Civil Service
Commission, in regard to vacations for Fire Department personnel ('to_include
a section allowing 23 calendar days vacation for Fire Department personnel,
which in effect means they will have 15 working days vacation or 120 hours.)
was presented. City Manager Osburn stated it was something that had been..
done for some time and this merely set the record straight within the
Civil Service Rules and Regulations, and recommended it be approved.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation
be approved and referred to the City Attorney for the necessary changes
in the Ordinance, and the minutes be accepted and filed. Carried by
unanimous vote.
AN APPLICATION FOR PERSON -TO -PERSON, premises -to -premises exchange for
on -sale general public premises license by Galen H. Dodds, dba Golden
Barrel, 710 National Avenue, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded
by Allen, it hp filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue, Morgan.
AN APPLICATION FOR PREMISES -TO -PREMISES on -sale general public premises
license by Thomas E. Groeschel, 816-20 National Avenue was presented.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the request to hold this item over
for two weeks be granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBORN reported receipt of a Certificate of Insurance for
John Hansen Materials and Housemoving, Inc., which was reviewed and approved
by the City Manager and the City Attorney, and recommended it be filed
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with tti City Clerk. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, 'the,?ity
ManacjkitA kbtommendation be approved. Carried by unahimoU6 vbte�
CITY MANAGER OSBURR tbkfitted receitit of Applications for Taxicab Licenses
from Yellow Cab Company for twenty cabs, and the Radio Cab Company for
eight cabs, and stated the Insurance for both companies T...: in effect.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the licenses be granted. Carried
by unanimous vote.
THE CITY MANAGER reported recuests for licenses from Bay Cities Ambulance
for one vehicle, and Acme Ambulance for one vehicle. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Allen, the licenses be granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
THE CITY MANAGER reported it was requested an electric lock on a door in
the Police Department (new Civic Center) be changed for the security of
the building, at a cost of $346.26, and recommended it be approved.
Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation
be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested the City be allowed to enter into a contract
with Robert Drury to raze five vacated Olivewood Housing apartments; Mr.
Drury to take the wood not needed for construction in the Public Works
yard; Mr. Drury to be paid $1.00. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue,
the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion carried, by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated that during the past week a number of contractors
and interested people transported old buildings to Tijuana; his understand-
ing (after talking to the Mayor of Tijuana) was the border was closed
to the moving of houses except for these cases where the buildings were
donated to flood victims. The Mayor said it would be a gesture of inter-
national good will if the Council made some vacated Olivewood units avail-
able to these people in Tijuana. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen,
the Mayor's recommendation be approved and referred to the City Manager.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented the minutes of the South Bay Irrigation
District meeting of January 4th, and recommended they be filed. Ordea.
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filed by unanimous vote.
THE CITY MANAGER presented the resignation of Gene Horton, effective
January 31st, and recommended it be approved. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported Joe Minogue, Coordinator, local service
clubs, requested the use of the Kimball Community Building, March 5th fors
an entertainment program to be put on by the students of Tecate to honor
Mr. Skinner. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted.
Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn,
Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
THE CITY MANAGER stated the Municipal Employees' Association was sponsoring
a Golf Tournament, Saturday, January 29th, and anyone interested in play-
ing should contact Joe Reeves by Friday; the greens fee $2.25, entry fee
$.75.
THE CITY MANAGER reported the Union Ice Companywould hold open house at
their new storage plant, Friday, January 28th, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the City received an additional offer on
property from Jack Moyer for parcels: 10, 11, 13, 14; they wish an
option on parcels: 8, 9, 12. Mayor Gautereaux said there were two offers
on basically the same piece of property; one was for a particular type.
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of planned community development, subject to FHA, and a cash deal, and
the other was a more or less similar development that would probably
take place over a 215 year period; and recommended�Council accept one
of the two offers. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the Council accept
the offer for the building of the unitsCouncil inspected last Sunday
in Valejo and Alameea, and notify the broker the offer was being accepted.
Councilman Morgan stated this offer was for $22,000 an acre, while the
other offer was for $27,000 an acre and o::.itt<:d parcel no, 7 i (on which
the City had an offer from an automobile agency for over a year for $23,000);
it would be a slap- in the face to the business people of National City
if the Council did not accept an offer that had been advertised all over
the State of California; if the motion carried, the City would receive
$168,000 less than if theysold it the other way, and asked the City Attorney
what the citizens could do to stop thee sale over a majority vote of the
Council. City Attorney Carstens saidACouncil has the discretion to deter-
mine a fair price, and the factors that would be considered in determining
a fair price; the difference in price might indicate there was an abuse
in discretion, but there were many factors and price alone was not the
only consideration. Councilman Hogue suggested the Council talk to the
people making this offer in regard to the possibility of excluding either
all or a portion of parcel no. 7. Mayor Gautereaux said he spoke to Mr.
Gersten, the developer who made the offer, relative to parcel no. 7; Mr.
Gersten indicated if it was to be used for vehicle storage it could have
a bearing on FHA approval; he was sure FHA would require a high wall and
planting between the residential and storage or shop areas; parcel no. 7
might be excluded with FHA approval. Councilman Hogue stated he was
impressed with the developments he saw in Valejo and Alameda (and dis-
tributed pictures of the development); $30,000 and $40,000 home tracts
were built adjacent to the development which indicated the development
was an asset to the community; the apartments appeared to be way above
average. Councilman Colburn stated the pictures showed the apartments
would be an asset to the community; as to who might rent the apartments,
there was a limit on the income, but there was no minimum amount set.
Councilman Colburn said the ten days given for an answer dii not seem right
for a project of this magnitude; there was an obligation to Mr. Hamilton
of Acme Chevrolet, and the only reason his offer hadn't bees accepted ww
they were waiting for a zone variance approval which has been done.
Councilman Colburn stated he talked to Mr. Hamilton and he wanted parcel
no. 7, but agreed he would consider half of parcel no. 7; he would agree
to landscaping that would be acceptan a to FHA. Councilman Colburn
suggested the Council make a counter'' fer to the development proposal.
excepting the southern half of parcel no. 7. Mayor Gautereaux' stated
he would rather see the whole parcel no. 7 deleted from the proposal if
FHA approved; but the Council should not consider Mr. Hamilton until
there was an indication that FHA would approve or disapprove what Mr.
Hamilton would do relative to parcel no. 7. Councilman Colburn suggested
the motion be re -stated "to open negotiations to let them know the Council's
interest," and let FHA make their decision. Councilman Morgan asked for
the Planning Commission's recommendation on landscaping, etc. Director
of Planning Stockman stated the Planning Commission went on record recom-
mending the zoning be changed .permitting the land to be sold to the auto-
mobile agency, and also recommended Council enter into escrow that the
use of the land be in conjunction with the automobile agency and it be
maintained clear of weeds and debris until it was developed; they also
recommended that "8" Avenue be considered open in this area; landscaping
tobe approved by the Council and Planning Commission, and block wall
be required by Council and Planning Commission. Councilman Hogue suggested
the Mayor contact the developers and present Councilman Colburn's plan and
indicate the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mayor Gautereaux
recommended the item be tabled for one week in order to get Mr. Gersten's
indication. The Mayor stated the $23,000 offer was a good price to the
City; FHA requirements were as rigid for multiple dwellings as they were
for single family requirements; the community had much to gain from a
taxable improvement. Mayor Gautereaux recommended the maker of the motion
amend the motion to postpone acceptance and to provide the developer,
Mr. Gersten,be contacted pursuant to Council's recommendation. Moved
by Morgan, the motion be tabled._ Motion died for lack of second.
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Moved by Hogue, seconded by A1eii; Councilman Allen's motion be amended
to include the Mayor contact Mr. Gersten and indicate to him the Planning
Commission's recommendation. Councilman Morgan read a statement saying
the Cenerai Plan discouraged public housing and business was recommended
for the area. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Mayor Gautereaux
recommended the Council take action in regard to the offer Councilman
Morgan brought, forwarding a communication to the persons making the
offer explaining the pending action of the Council, and if they desired
the Council would hold their offer in abeyance until a decision was made.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation be approved.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY CLERK t^INOGUE stated copies of a communication from the Local Agency
Formation Commission in regard to the proposed "Paradise Hills Annexation" to
the City of National City and De -Annexation from the City of San Diego,
were distributed, and were similar to a previous communication except for the
notation "officially filed" on Page 2.
CITY CLERK fi1INOGUE reported receipt of a copy of the Harbor Island Economic
-and Planning Study prepared for the San Diego Unified Port District, and
stated it would be on filet, in her office.
THE CITY CLERK stated in regard to the coming elections, she had precinct
maps of the City for candidates who 'wished to use them, she ..would•request
permission to charge cost: 350. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan,
the City Clerk's request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX referred to the Local Agency Formation Commission's statement
National City and Chula Vista should get together and straighten out their
boundaries, and said the National City Council adopted a Resolution in this
regard but Chula Vista did not; if the Local Agency Formation Commission
could tell these- two cities to get together on their alignment, they should
take the same attitude toward S-n Diego relative to Paradise Hills. The
Mayor said t'h' Council should be in a postilion to reflect the same policy
to the Loca' Agency Formation, Commission in regard to Sawn Diego. Councilman
Morgan recozrsaended National City try to annex back tVhe"de-annexed to Chula
Vista when the bridge was washed away in the 1916 fl00% and. National City
did not have funds to replace it.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommendation of
1/24 in regard to the zone changes initiated by the City Council to rezone
the area between 22nd and 24th, between A and B, between 26th and 27th,
between A and 3, to C-4, and recommended the City Clerk be instructed to
set the hearing for the City Council. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn,
the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Councilman Hogue
suggested the motion be tabled until Mr. Gersten had been contacted, Moved
by Allen, the motion be tabled until after there is a decision made. Motion
died for lack of a second, Councilman Colburn withdrew his second. Moved
by Hogue, seconded by Allen, the motion be laid aside until next week.
Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,
Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the meeting adjourn to executive session.
Carried by unanimous vote, The meeting adjourned to executive session at
10:00 p.m.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX called the meeting back to order at 10:06 p.m. Council
members present: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council
members abs nt: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he discussed and explained to the Council
the contents of the agreement worked out between himself and the attorney
for Castle Rambler, and requested authority to represent to the attorney
for Castle Rambler the Council was in accord with the terms of this
agreement, and wanted Castle Rambler to execute the agreement and the
City Attorney to bring back a resolution next week authorizing the Mayor
to sign to agreement. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Alien, the City Attorney's
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recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,Gautereaux. Nays: None.
MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Allen, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:17 p.m..
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK