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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 04-19 CC MIN168 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL O+ THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 19, 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; Linn; Minogue; Associate Civil Engineers: Newberry and On1ey; Osburn; Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by Dr. I. L. Clark, First Baptist Church. Mayor Gautereaux presented "Keys to the City" to Mrs. Ann Guerrini and Mrs. Jean Johnson of the Park and Recreation Pdvisory Board. Mayor Gautereaux presented a "Key to the City" to Councilman Bill Hogue. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 1966, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. (COUNCILMAN COLBURN arrived and took his place at the meeting.) BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 13,909.08 Traffic and Safety 3,303.01 Park 695.04 Retirement 5,442.24 Trust and Agency 2,000.00 Special Street 1,581.22 Sewer 2,966.57 Civic Center 89,858.06 TOTAL $119,755.22 Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINALE COMMITTEE in the amount of $60,287.71 was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. The canvass of the official ballots of the General Municipal Election on tpril 12, 1966, was held at this time. RESOLUTION NO. 9108, was read, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CN THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1966, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW. WHEREAS, a regular general municipal election was held and conducted in the City of National City, County of San Diego, State of California, on Tuesday, the 12th day of April, 1966, as required by law; and WHEREAS, it appears that Notice of said election was duly and regularly given; that voting precincts were properly established; that election officers were appointed and election supplies furnished; and that in all respects said election was regularly and duly held and conducted according to law and the votes cast thereat received and canvassed, and the returns thereof made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the laws governing elections in general law cities; and 169 1 1 WHEREAS, the Council of said City of National City met at the Council Chambers in the City Hall of said City of National City, on Tuesday, April 19, 1966, to canvass the returns of said election, and install the newly elected officers, as a result of which the Council finds that the number of votes cast, the names of the persons voted for, and other matter required by law, to be as hereinafter stated; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City, California, as follows: That said regular general municipal election of the City of National City was held and conducted in the City of National City, State of California, on Tuesday, the 12th day of April, 1966, in the time, form and manner as required by law. That there were twenty-eight (28) voting precincts established for the purpose of holding said election, consisting of the regular election pre- cincts established in said City by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego for the holding of elections. That the whole number of votes cast in said City at said regular general municipal election was 5447 votes. That the names of persons voted for, the office each person was voted for, the number of votes given at each precinct to each person, and the number of votes given in the city to each person are as follows: PRECINCT NUMBER CECIL F. ALLEN FOR MAYOR (Full Term) JESSIE HOBBS DORIS HOBBS A. J. TAYLOR MRS . DOBBS 1 49 5 99 2 2 57 10 136 8 2 3 42 7 145 2 4 41 3 80 12 5 73 2 130 22 1 6 71 9 137 16 7 61 9 127 8 1 8 86 3 106 30 9 46 7 143 13 1 10 54 8 78 4 1 2 11 57 3 167 2 12 63 3 105 14 1 1 13 53 3 110 3 14 68 1 95 6 15 54 3 146 10 16 82 22 142 1 17 58 6 85 3 18 52 6 87 23 19 57 4 122 7 20 43 5 82 10 21 72 4 145 8 22 30 1 70 2 23 57 7 188 8 24 70 5 121 14 25 80 3 195 9 26 61 2 161 11 27 62 13 84 6 28 11 2 16 4 Absentee 22 2 65 1 _ 1632 158 3297 259 2 1 1 2 2 1 T 1 l_ 2 2 2 2 4/19/66 170 PRECINCT NUMBER FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL (Full Term) HOWARD S. COLBTJRN J. LOUIE C O t=i H W H -a x a way w o o W E O O O O E H a a a a z z ti d T a a A § a 1 40 59 41 21 44 52 20 23 2 70 52 62 43 100 24 18 39 3 73 51 51 43 79 27 16 42 4 44 42 33 24 53 23 29 24 5 82 76 62 40 58 29 35 46 6 102 77 35 40 74 35 36 52 7 79 67 40 29 65 21 40 59 1 8 84 72 36 36 79 32 28 80 9 91 52 38 55 56 39 21 64 10 52 29 26 45 50 22 18 45 11 102 35 57 45 95 30 42 36 12 82 58 45 24 54 22 28 51 13 59 45 52 30 63 23 19 33 14 60 53 45 35 64 27 18 32 15 68 75 50 27 104 23 25 35 16 39 169 26 25 25 144 17 30 17 43 76 36 20 39 27 21 24 18 86 34 28 25 58 10 23 67 19 71 47 43 30 69 44 32 32 20 42 37 31 31 40 32 23 39 21 81 48 51 54 82 31 29 70 22 47 22 12 20 35 12 17 23 23 65 60 30 24 68 27 63 37 24 72 67 27 38 74 48 38 43 25 114 74 69 39 123 46 47 48 26 88 80 48 37 76 40 50 51 27 63 45 26 29 44 56 26 33 28 10 5 11 7 11 6 6 9 Absentee 31 15 26 14 51 17 7 15 1940 1622 1137 930 1833 969 792 1172 1 That the number of votes cast by absentee voters at said election have been canvassed and counted and are included in the return as hereinabove stated. FURTHER, the City Council does declare and determine that: KILE MORGAN was elected as Mayor of said City for the full term of four years; HOWARD S. COLBURN, JR. was elected as Member of the City Council of said City for the full term of four years; LUTHER G. REID was elected as Member of the City Council of aaid City for the full term of four years; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AS follows: That the City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Council of said City, a statement of the result of said election, showing: (1) The whole number of votes cast in the city; 4/19/66 171 (2) The names of the persons voted for; (3) Por what office each person was voted for; (4) The number of votes given at each precinct to each person; (5) The number of votes given in the city to each person. That the City Clerk shall immediately make and, upon compliance by the persons elected with the provisions of Section 11568 of the Elections Code of the State of California, shall deliver to each of such persons so elected a Certificate of Election signed by her and duly authenticated; that she shall also administer to each person elected, the oath of Office prescribed in the State Constitution of the State of California and shall have them subscribe thereto and file the same in her office. Whereupon, each and all of said persons so elected shall be inducted into the respective office to which they have been elected. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution; shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the followingvote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Allen, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY CLERK IONE MINOGUE administered the oath of office to the newly elected officials: Mayor Morgan, Councilman Colburn and Councilman Reid. RETIRING MAYOR GAUTEREAUX extended congratulations to newly elected Mayor Morgan and to Councilman Colburn and Councilman Reid. RETIRING MAYOR GAUTEREAUX turned over the gavel to Mayor Morgan. Mayor Morgan gave retiring Mayor Gautereaux the engraved gavel he had used during his term of office. Mayor Morgan presented a certificate of appreciation from the City of National City to retiring Mayor Gautereaux for his four years of service as Mayor. MAYOR MORGAN presented retiring Vice -Mayor Allen with a certificate of appreciation from the City of National City for his 8 years service to the City as councilman. COUNCILMAN COLBURN thanked the people of National City for re-electing him to the Council and bid farewell to retiring Mayor Gautereaux and Vice - Mayor Allen. COUNCILMAN REID thanked the people of National City for their confidence in him and bid farewell to Mayor Gautereaux and Vice -Mayor Allen. COUNCILMAN HOGUE welcomed Councilman Reid to the Council, Councilman Colburn back to the Council, and Mr. Morgan as Mayor; and bid farewell to Mayor Gautereaux and Vice -Mayor Allen. MAYOR MORGAN thanked the people for electing him to the office of Mayor of National City. Mayor Morgan stated he wanted certain changes made to the Agenda if the Council would approve. Mayor Morgan stated he would like the resolutions, ordinances and reports of the department heads listed, in order to keep the Council and the public better informed. Mayor Morgan stated he hoped a revolving fund could be created to take care of the many street improvements needed; he wanted to bring more industry to the City; he would continue to work to release the Navy land north of 8th Street and west of the freeway; and he would continue, with Council's approval, to work for the development of the airport by Southland Industrial Park; we should welcome all new business into the City; and the Council should continue to work on the downtown program for motel, hotel and tourist attractions. Mayor 4/19/66 172 Morgan stated there were three things he wanted the City Manager to start on right away; enlarge and build a Historical Room in the Library, using the $4,500 coming in from fines; start a program to construct the Senior Citizen's building, using the $6,000 that will be coming in from the Golf Course to help finance the project; and to push for the development of El Toyon Park. Mayor Mcrgan stated he was hopeful the City would be able to acquire matching funds by getting the citizens to approve bonds; the total amount of these projects would be approximately $250,000 which would not result in a tax increase. CONTINUED USE DISTRICT HEARING on the proposed zone change from R-1, single family residence, to R-2, two family residence zone, for the area of 175 feet along Cagle, at the easterly extremity to permit the installation of a churchvas held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated the first attachment to the Agenda was a letter from the Pastor in regard to continuing this hearing. Mayor Morgan recommended the hearing be continued until April 26th, as requested in the letter from Pastor Oral K. Norton. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be continued until April 26, 1966. Joseph Florentino, 3543 Cagle Street, was present and stated it was not fair to the people who signed the petition to continue this hearing further; he wanted the hearing now. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Hogue stated he visited the area and the street involved runs out of National City into open land; it might be advantageous to block that street to eliminate further problems of traffic a nd speeders. Mayor Morgan requested the matter be turned over to the Traffic Safety Committee. ASSESSMENT HEARING, 1911 Act Improvement of 16th Street and Lanoitan Avenue, District No. 140, was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated she had the affidavit of mailing the notices and the Certificate of Publication, and six letter of protests. City Clerk Minogue read the following protests: E. Moore, 2627 E. 16th Street; Mrs. P. J. Loge, 2211 E. 16th Street; Mrs. James Foltz, 1645 Lanoitan Avenue; Terrell J. and Helen Bentley, 2503 E. 16th Street; Beulah and Bill Xander, 1845 E. 16th Street; Pauline R. Stevens, 2013 E. 16th Stteet. Associate Civil Engineer Onley commented on each protest. Beulah Xander, 1845 E. 16th Street, was present and stated 15 years ago she had given the City 30 feet of her front yard, leaving her 15 feet and her kindness did not go beyond that; now, due to the improve- ment made most recently, she cannot use her driveway without cutting across her lawn and/or ruining the tailpipes and mufflers of her car. Annetta Richards, 1411 E. 16th Street, was present and asked Council when and to whom she could pay the assessment. Paul Foltz, 1645 Lanoitan avenue, was present and asked if the large pile of gravel left on the street was to be removed. Associate Civil Engineer Newberry answered the gravel would be removed as soon as the City had funds to do so. Rosemary McDonald, 2711 E. 16th Street, was present and stated that the workmen had ruined a portion of decorative wall in front of her house and she wanted the damage repaired; when entering her driveway from the west side she has to hit the wall. Mr. Onley said the City will look into the request immediately. Mrs. Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, was present and stated she has a constant problem of mud in her yard and water under the house since the improvement was made; because the street is too narrow the trash haulers will not pick up her trash in front of the house. Mr. Newberry answered many loads of fill were put on this property; the City talked to the trash collector and arrangements were made to pick up the trash; water running into the yard was from the neighbor's property. Mr. H. W. Rhodes was present and stated he owned property in the assessment area, but without improvements on it, and would like to know how he was assessed. Mr. Onley advised Mr. Rhodes how the assessment was made in accordance with Code. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the assessment hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. , resolution confirming assessment (16th Street and Lanoitan Avenue, Assessment District No. 140), was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/19/66 173 RESOLUTION NO. 9109, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT (16TH STREET AND LANOITAN AVENUE, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 140)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSESSMENT HEARING, 1911 Act Improvement of Prospect Street, Assessment District No. 144, was heard at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated she had the affidavit of mailing the notices and the Certificate of Publication; no written protests were received. Hector Gonzales, 2231 Prospect Street, was present and stated his father felt that he was assessed too much for the 25 feet frontage he owned. Mr. Onley explained how the amount of assessment was determined. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the assessment hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. , resolution confirming assessment (Prospect Street Improvements, Assessment District No. 144), was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the resolution be waived and.it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carriri by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 91I0, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT (PROSPECT STREET IMPROVEMENTS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 144)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. , resolution giving notice of proposed annexation to the City of National City of uninhabited territory described herein and designated "National City Airport Annexation" and giving notice of time and place for hearing of protests thereto, was presented. Moved by Hogue, 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. 9111, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED 'NATIONAL CITY AIRPORT ANNEXATION' AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the -Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9112, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ENDORSING PROPOSITIONS 'V' AND 'W'," was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. , resolution accepting work and authorizing filing notice of completion (Application of "Slury Seal" Coat to 80 Blocks of City Streets, Specification No. 709), was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted b reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9113, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING NOTICE OF COMPLETION (APPLICATION OF 'SLURP SEAL' COAT TO 80 BLOCKS OF CITY STREETS, SPECIFICATION NO. 709)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be. adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9114, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (THE ATLANTIC REFINING COIPANY)," was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. , resolution authorizing execution of cooperative agreement with State Division of Highways, was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, to lay the Resolution aside. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. , a resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing examination of sales and use tax accounts, was presented. City Manager Osburn explained this resolution would authorize a City representative to request the State Board of Equalization he be allowed to review the amount of sales tax the City receives and the various accounts within the City; and recommended that City Manager and Administra- tive Assistant be given this authorization. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/19/66 174 RESOLUTION NO. 9115, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX ACCOUNTS." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Associate Civil Engineer Newberry explained the resolution, laid aside, which authorized execution of cooperative agreement with State Division of Highways was for an agreement providing when the Division of State Highways spends funds on our major streets on our select system, or when we spend funds that are on a state highway on our select system, we get matching credit. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the matter be brought back to the floor. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9116, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COOPERATIVE AGREE- MENT WITH STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported in regard to the request by Councilman Colburn and the Council to study the possibility of an amendment to the Civil Service Ordinance in relation to changing temporary employees to a permanent status; it would require an amendment to the Civil Service ordinance and suggested the Civil Service Commission be invited to participate in the study for such an amendment. City Manager Osburn read a letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council from Mr. Vincent McGrath, Chairman, Civil Service Commission, requesting they be included in the study. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, request be granted to include Civil Service Commission in the study. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated at the last Council meeting, Mr. Grobe appeared in regard to the alley between 4th and 5th, intersecting Lantana Drive; and after research of the title, it appeared the property was the property of the City; it was dedicated originally, but never closed; after visual observation, it appeared the people occupying opposite sides of the alley put a fence along Lantana Drive completely blocking it off and using it for their own purposes; the Council had authority to declare the obstruction a nuisance and order the necessary action to get rid of it. Mayor Morgan recommended the matter be put on the Agenda for next week to give the new Councilman time to study it. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be instructed to clear the right-of-way. Councilman Reid stated the City Manager should have the proper people contact the property owners and tell them the alley has to be cleared, set a time limit, and if not cleared the Council then take necessary steps. Included in motion and second. Councilman Colburn asked if it would be possible to get the feeling of the residents before action was taken; it was brought to our attention through the complaint of only one person; also if the Council was going to open the alley, steps should be taken to open it all the way to "B" AVenue; otherwise steps should be taken to close the alley and the land revert to the adjoining property owners. Mr. Grebe, 35 E. Fifth, was present and stated contractors who were to build a fence and swimming pool in his back yard were unable to work until this matter was settled. Motion and second were withdrawn. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be instructed to take necessary steps to remove the fence that is blocking the right-of-way into the alley. Rubel Beauchamp, 1430 Sheryl Lane, was present and stated he recently bought property facing this alley, and he would protest its being closed. Director of Planning Stockman stated that a previous request to close that alley had been denied. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE informed tte Council that it is possible for the City of National City to host the Divisional Pony Leagtte Tournament again this year providing the City would underwrite the costs. Barney Melillo, 105 Laurel Avenue, was present and reviewed a previous Divisional Pony League Tourna- ment in National City: Costs to the City were $850.00, including Director's fees and $4,000.00 was turned over to the City; Costs this year would be $1,550 to host and $275.00 for Director's fees. Mayor Morgan recommended Mr. Melillo and the Chairman,.of'the Pony League meet with the City Manager and report made at the next meeting. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, to underwrite the tournaitent for `the amount needed and bring the Divisional 4/19/66 175 Pony League Tournament to National City; Councilman Cclburn requested the motion include that if the City'Manager and the Pony League Committee found some reason not to underwrite this, the City be able to cancel out. Included in motion and second Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN asked the City Attorney if he would have to appoint a Finance Committee at this meeting to sign warrant registers for the bills and payroll. The City Attorney said it would not be necessary at this meeting. MAYOR MORGAN stated he would like to ask the Port Director of National City to make a quarterly report to the Council on Port District progress. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Port Director make a quarterly report to the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated he was still interested in the water committee that he and former Mayor Gautereaux were on; these representatives of the other agencies were waiting for us to get back into the meetings and asked if the Mayor would appoint two people. Mayor Morgan recommended he and Councilman Hogue be appointed to the Water Committee. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. JOE MINOGUE, 1105 E. Fourth Street, was present and asked that April 26 be proclaimed "Jenelle Kennoyer Day." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the 26th of April be proclaimed "Jenelle Kennoyer Day." Carried by unanimous vote. HOWARD SMITH, 830 K Avenue, was present and stated now that the election is over, the Candidates' campaign signs should be removed. CECIL F. ALLEN, 1704 D Pvenue, was present and thanked the people who worked and voted for him; and said how much he had enjoyed working with Mr. Reid, Mr. Colburn, Mr. Morgan and Mr. Hogue, over the past years. MITCHELL BEAUCHAMP, 1430 Sheryl Lane, was present and displayed a pot of white cattalyea orchids and reported on the life and use of orchids; asked the Council to take action in making the orchid the official city flower. Mayor Morgan recommended the Council place the request on the .genda when received from the Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the matter be put on the Agenda when request received from the Chamber of Commerce. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to the Webster Pontiac offer to purchase City -owned land; an offer dated April 5, 1965, was received from Mr. Webster to purchase lots #3 and #14, for the sum of $56,120, 10o down and balance monthly; a letter dated August 3, 1965 was received from Mr. Webster stating his intentions as follows: Parcel #3, build a body shop and storage lot in conjunction with his business; Parcel #14, construct an insrance and finance office to handle customer needs. The City Manager said the Real Estate Committee, September 10, 1965, made three motions; 1. Not sell Parcel #14 at this time; 2. Mr. Webster be given first consideration if City decides to sell Parcel #14; 3. Sell Mr. Webster Parcel #3 at $37,030, on the basis of 10% down and balance monthly. The City Manager said on March 22, 1966, Council adopted Ordinance 1126 approving the zoning for Webster Pontiac and two motions made at that meeting; 1. Council approve the sale to Webster;(motion failed) 2. Motion to lay over until proper information brought to Council (motion carried). Councilman Hogue stated Council failed to include assurance to the City as to the type of develop- ment, to eliminate speculation. Councilman Colburn stated Webster Pontiac wants the property for their future growth, but they could not commit them- selves to building on the land within 180 days, although they have every intention of using it. Director of Planning Stockman recommended deed restrictions be placed upon the land that it be properly maintained, clear at all times, including weeds and debris, until properly developed according to plan and restricting the use to be compatible with that of a car agency. Councilman Colburn stated with the present zoning on thOproperty he doubted if thejoriginal request would hold up; the owner should submit a new request. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager, working with the 4/19/66 176 City Attorney, be instructed to come up with plans. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported he met with members of the Lions Club regarding the traffic and congestion during their Fourth of July celebration; and it was decided to run booths (previously east and west) north and south to allow approximately 40% more traffic area and allow everyone to see the fireworks. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Lions Club request to use Kimball Park for their Fourthcf July celebration be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. THE MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, March 16, 1966, were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the City of El Cajon enclosing copy of their Resolution No. 7758, opposing Assembly Bills 38 and 39, in relation to rapid transit, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the matter be put on the Agenda for next meeting and copies of the amendments be made available. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the League of California Cities opposing Assembly Bill 128, reducing the minimum age at which local police officers may retire, wa.s presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the communication be filed. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Reid. Nays: Colburn, Morgan., Mayor Morgan recommended the matter be put on the Agenda when there are five men on the Council. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the matter be laid over for a five man Council. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Doris L. Beauzay, Kenneth L. Blanchard Post, American Legion, requesting the use of Kimball Memorial Bowl for the 15th Annual Memorial Day Service, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION, St. Mary's Parish, requesting permission to use six sections of stage at no fee. City Manager Osburn reported the stages were available and the proceeds were to be used for future activities. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Councilman Colburn stated there should be a policy established for organizations using city -owned property for money making events. City Manager Osburn stated this should include community buildings, chairs, etc. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the motion include the City Manager set a policy on the no fee basis for use of city -owned property. Carried by unanimous vote. THE OLIVEWOOD HOUSING REPORT for the Month of March was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Pat Holt (resignation as Deputy City Clerk), was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the'resignation be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. APPLICATION for person to person transfer of on -sale general license by Floyd C. Hicks, dba 21 Club, 2105 National Avenue, was presented. Moved by ''Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the application be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Co1-burn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, rpril 6, 1966, were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the State Board of Equalization in regard to cooperation between local government and state Board, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the City of E1 Cajon enclosing their Resolution No. 7773, apposing 7cor t tutioaai initiative to legalize the manufacture, sale, purchase, puss s's-i r -a it'd'='1t d`ittattion ,ot'marijuana, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 4/19/66 177 A COMMUNICATION from Mitchell Gegax, Sweetwater Union High School, requesting free use of Community Building, Sunday, May 8, 1966, for Senior dance and potluck dinner, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the Rev. Harrison R. Thompson, First Methodist Church, in appreciation of use of the City's facilities and the services of Mr. Maley and Mr. Pratt, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the letter be filed with the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE Division of Highways, in regard to Transcript and Report of the Public Hearing held March 9, 1966 (proposed widening of Interstate 5 between 0.2 miles south of Sycamore Street, San Diego, and 0.2 miles north of south City limits of National City), was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Ernest Valois, Kenneth L. Blanchard Post, American Legion, requesting permission to hold a carnival on their barking lot, May 8, 1966, proceeds to be used to finance and support American Legion Jr. Baseball Team, was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Councilman Colburn asked that the Police Department be notified of the event. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, recommending the area 70 feet by 18 feet, north of the walkway, west of the immediate City Hall, formerly designated for parking, be referred to the park director for landscaping and consideration be given to earmarking $40,000 from land sales for a beautification program or improvement of parks, was presented. Moved,by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. A NOTICE OF HEARING before the Public Utilities Commission on application of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for authority to increase certain private lines service rates and charges and application of the Western Union Telegraph Company to increase certain intrastate rates and charges applicable to Private Line Service, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the notice be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported step increases approved by the department heads and the City Manager for the following employees: Don E. Blackington, to Step B; Arnold E, Sotb, to Step C; Frederick S. Hall, to Step D; Robert J. Cooper, to Step C; Kathlyn Olmsted, to Step C. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the step increases be approved. Carried, by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of the Minutes of the Meeting of the San Diego County Water Authority of March 10, notification of meetings held on April 14, and Report of Operations of the San Diego County Water Authority for the Month of March, and recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of two letters addressed to the Council from Mrs. Wanda Ciauton and Mr. Alex Hemphill, urging the Council to allow the Maude Irwin Cat Foundation to stay in the City. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the letters be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported there is a developer who wants to build a. restaurant on the northern end of National Avenue and he would like a committment of the Council money will be budgeted from the gas tax funds to improve National Avenue. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, gas tax monies be budgeted to improve the northern end of National Avenue. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of notice of two hearings before the Local Agency Formation Commission, which were referred to the Director of Planning and City Engineer; the City Engineer indicated the notice for Sweetwater Valley Annexation #1 hearing on April 25th be brought to the 4/19/6b 178 CouneillS attention. Director of Planning Stockman advised the Council it was south of Sweetwater Road, adjacent to the connection with Bonita Road. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the notice berfiled. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE REPORTED receipt of a letter from the Central Basin Municipal Water District, regarding Resolution No. 4-66-197 of the Board of Directors endorsing the proposed $850,000,000 Water Bond Issue of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the letter be set aside for further information. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a notice from the State Employees' Retirement System in regard to increase in rates; there will be a meeting in this regard on May 2nd; arrangements have been made for two Senior Account Clerks and the City Clerk to attend the meeting and a report will be made to the Council. ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER NEWBERRY reported the Griffith Company will begin work on nAn Avenue, Thursday, April 21, 1966; and the 1911 Act improvement on 16th Street was the biggest job the City had undertaken, there were 276 assessments. CITY TREASURERS REPORT for the Month ending March 31, 1966 was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the report be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Reid, the meeting be adjourned for the execu- tive session, Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m. MAYOR INORGAN called the meeting back to order at 11:45 p.m. Council members present: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Council members absent: None. MAYOR MORGAN said the executive session was held for the purpose of appoint- ing a fifth member to the Council; no agreement was reached; it was agreed to hold an executive session after the meeting next week. MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Reid, Councilman Colburn be appointed Vice -Mayor. Carried by unanimous vote. MOVED BY REID, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 11:47 p.m. ATTEST: YOR, CIT$ Q �r ON L CITY, CALIFORNIA 4 -"I -3—L CITY CLERK