HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965 11-09 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 9, 1965
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Gautereaux at 7:30 p.m. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None.
AI:MINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, DeHaven, Foster, Huffaker,
Minogue, 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.
MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 2nd be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 9024, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING
NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Installation of traffic signals on Euclid Avenue
at 4th :&. 8th Streets)," was read. City Manager Osburn reported the work
was completed and recommended it be accepted. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:'
Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 9025, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING
NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Application of 'Slurry Seal, Coat to 80 Blocks of
City Streets, Specification No. 709)," was read. City Manager Osburn re-
ported the work was completed and recommended it be accepted. 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.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported a pre-trial hearing in the case of Capitol
Lands was set for the last week in November and it would probably come to
trial in December or early January.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated automatic car washes were in operation without
coin changing machines and the businesses adjoining were constantly re-
quested to make change and asked if the City Attorney could check City
Ordinances to see if the owners could be forced to install change machines.
City Attorney Carstens said he was not familiar with any ordinance govern-
ing them except requiring licenses to be in business. Councilman Morgan
asked if it would be possible to include in the ordinance they be required
to make their own change. Councilman Hogue suggested laundromats be in-
cluded. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the City Attorney study and
report how the problem can be alleviated. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he received several telephone calls in regard to
the double charge for the Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District and National
City fire protection on the current tax bills and asked if the people would
be able to get the $45.00 back. Mayor Gautereaux stated the problem was
before the Council last week and was referred to the City Manager. City
Manager Osburn stated he was still working on the problem and would report
later.
COUNCILMAN HOGUE asked in regard to future elections if a councilman whose
term had not expired ran for office of Mayor and was elected, how the
Council vacancy created would be filled: would the Council appoint someone
or would it go to a vote of the people. Councilman Hogue stated the second
or third council candidate on the ballot might be appointed; the person
appointed by the Council might not be the one the people want; possibly a
Councilman running for Mayor should resign; the Council should think about
it and make a decision; possibly a policy could be formulated. Vice Mayor
Allen said State Law covering General Law Cities was clear on this point;
when a Council vacancy occurs, it must be filled by Council appointment
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within 30 days or go to a vote of the people. Mayor Gautereaux stated
he discussed it recently with members of the State Legislature; it came
under the jurisdiction of the State and only the Legislature can amend
or change the law; and it will be taken into consideration at the next
session. The Mayor stated if Councilman Hogue was desirous action be taken
in this regard, he should make his views known to the members of the Legis-
lature and get their thinking; the Council could study it, but the item
should be tabled until an intelligent recommendation could be made. Moved
by Hogue, seconded by Gautereaux, the Councilmen, individually, think about
it and if they have an opinion it be expressed and the Council come up with
some kind of decision what their recommendation would be where a man
chooses to leave a position to run for another and it be brought up next
week and some type of decision be made. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining:
Allen.
COUNCILMAN HOGU3 stated he was still in a fog pertaining to "M" Avenue; he
was under the impression the gentleman who asked for the closing of "M"
Avenue represented the people who owned "L" Avenue. Councilman Hogue said
the minutes of January 5th read: "'they' asked for a portion of 'M' Avenue
...but 'they' are offering to give 'L' Avenue from the top of the hill
through to Plaza Boulevard..." Councilman Hogue asked if the gentleman had
the right to say "thee,' would be willing to trade, did he have the authority
to speak for the owners; if not, what he said was fraudulent; we should
find out if he had the right to speak for the owners. City Attorney
Carstens asked if the Council knew now the people who own "L" Avenue would
not dedicate it. Mayor Gautereaux stated the last indication was that it
was not possible to say what the plans were because of alternate plans
advanced to the corporation by the City. City Attorney Carstens said he
could investigate and find out what authority the man had. Councilman
Morgan said the City Engineer was working on the problem and maybe he had
cleared it up. Vice Mayor Allen said a zone variance was granted for a
trailer court providing they dedicated "L" Avenue. Councilman Hogue said
they own the the closed portion of "M" Avenue whether they build a trailer
park or not. Vice Mayor Allen stated when a street is closed it reverts
back to the owners on each side. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the
Council take steps to re -dedicate "M" Avenue on the part we closed. Council-
man Hogue asked if it was true the land would have to be bought back and
when advised it was true, withdrew his second to the motion. Councilman
Morgan said when he voted, he was under the impression "M" Avenue would be
closed when "L" Avenue was opened. Councilman Hogue said we should find
out whether or not he had the right legally to say he represented the
owners; if not, we should take the case to court and get it back. Mayor
Gautereaux stated the person under discussion represented the South Bay
Plaza Corporation, one of the most productive shopping centers in the
County, and we were challenging their integrity; if they did not intend
to use or develop the property, they would be the first ones to give back
the street. Councilman Hogue said he was not challenging anyone's integrity,
but he was saying the last time the man appeared .before the Council he
implied he did not know whether he could say "L" Avenue would be dedicated.
Mayor Gautereaux explained the man could not give a definite answer on the
dedication of "L" Avenue because the City requested consideration be
given to opening another street, "N" Avenue. The Mayor recommended the
City Manager contact Mr. Gilmore, and with City Attorney Carstens, find
out where the project stands and the schedule for dedication. Moved by
Morgan, the City Attorney research all the minutes and see what steps
could be taken to get back "M" Avenue. The City Attorney reported he had
gone through the minutes thoroughly; it started in December and continued
through January 5th when the Resolution was adopted closing "M" Avenue;
he could report what the minutes contain; the conditions were in the
variance; the hearing on the closing of "M" Avenue was not predicated on
the opening of "L"; he could not speak for what the individual intentions
were but this was what was reflected in the minutes., Councilman Morgan
said he was not running down these people; the City made a mistake; we
went ahead before the zone changed and it all should have come to a head
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at the same time. City Attorney Carstens said the actual recordings were
being researched to see if any mistakes were made, but there was nothing
in the minutes to indicate it was conditional. Councilman Hogue asked if
they could sell the property legally if they did not dedicate "L" Avenue.
City Attorney Carstens said any variance is established by resolution and
one of the conditions of the variance was the opening of "L" Avenue, but it
would not prohibit their selling the land. Councilman Hogue asked if they
could sell the property without dedicating that portion of "L" Avenue under
discussion; if they could not sell, there was nothing to worry about. City
Attorney Carstens said he did not know of anything that says they could not
sell it. Councilman Colburn said there was an indication the City was
talking about opening an alternate route. Mayor Gautereaux said the project
was being held up, they were not sure which street the City was going to
ask them to open. Councilman Colburn said evidently we agreed to let them
build the mobile home park providing they opened "L" Avenue; if the City
was considering another street, does any of the Department Heads have a
report on where the recommendation from the City to the Plaza Corporation
stands in regard to a north -south street from Plaza Boulevard to the south
end of the City. Director of Planning Stockman said Mr. Gilmore contacted
her about a month ago and said the engineering of "L" Avenue was just about
impossible and they discussed the possibility of opening "N" Avenue south
to 30th Street, and this was being considered at the present time; he gave
her no indication he was not willing to open "L" Avenue. Mayor Gautereaux
stated he could only repeat his former recommendation. Moved by Gautereaux,
seconded by Colburn, a report be made on whether or not they were willing
to dedicate "L" Avenue or an alternate street that might be recommended by
the City. Councilman Morgan asked if the Council could act to "cloud"
the title until they dedicated another street. City Attorney Carstens said
if this were the subject of litigation, it would be possible to file tenta-
tive pendency of action which would act as a "cloud", but before we arrived
at this point, they might be willing to give this back to us until the
matter was taken care of. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated Sunday's paper featured a front page article in
which a member of the Council was quoted as being against the City's General
Plan, with no reasons given; the people look to the Council for guidance
and Councilmen should always give their reasons for their views; it was an
obligation to the people of the community. Vice Mayor Allen said with
anything this important the newspaper should not print one individual's
opinion or viewpoint with getting the opinions of the other members of the
Council; the situation was particularly bad because the statement was made
before a group perhaps less educated and more fearful of the General Plan
than most. Councilman Morgan said he was glad he lived in America and had
freedom of speech. Councilman Hogue said great Americans always explained
why they were for or against something. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Chair-
man of the General Plan Steering Committee, Lorenz Ruehle, was present;
he was sorry to see the General Plan, which means so much to the community,
being sacrificed for political advantage; over 200 people worked on the
Plan; one of the Councilmen lost sight of the fact the majority of the
Council favors the development of the General Plan. The Mayor continued
it was a sad, sick thing to try to create hysteria among the people who did
not understand the Plan fully and he felt the people who worked on the
Plan were due an explanation.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported receipt of a communication from C. L. Foster,
Manager, U. S. National Bank, stating on December 22nd the Kiwanis Club
will honor David W. Bird at a noon luncheon and an invitation to the
luncheon was extended to all members of the Council. The Mayor said, with
the approval of the Council, he would proclaim December 22nd "DAVE BIRD DAY."
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the proclamation be approved. Carried'.
by unanimous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX invited the entire community as well as the Council to
attend a festive occasion in Ensenada, Sunday, November 14th, at 10:00 a.m.;
the National City Pony League team will play the Ensenada Pony League team
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in a game honoring the retiring Mayor and the incoming Mayor; the City of
Tecate was also invited to attend as ,part of the Tri-City Alliance.
LORENZ RUEHLE, chairman of the Steering Committee of the General Plan, was
present and reported at a joint meeting of the Executive and Steering Com-
mittees he was authorized to appear before the Council, representing the
200 people who worked on the General Plan, to request politics be kept out
of the Plan; it was alleged the Plan will lead to urban renewal; there was no
intention of this and the consultant has said there was no need for this in
National City. Mayor Gautereaux pointed out National City has had a certified
workable program in effect for some time and if the intent was urban renewal,
it could have been accomplished under the workable program. Mr. Ruehle
spoke of the number of people and hours of work on the General Plan, the cost
of the Plan and requested the Council give the :Plan its full support. Vice
Mayor Allen said the Plan, if adopted after the necessary hearings, should
be used as a guideline to be changed as needed to the year 1985. Moved by
Gautereaux, seconded by Hogue, a continued vote of confidence be given to
the Executive Committee and the 200 citizens of the community who worked on
the General Plan and it be brought to the next sten of hearings to be duly
heard as rewired. Vice Mayor Allen suggested the motion be amended to include
the Director of Planning. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Hogue, the motion
be amended to include the Director of Planning and the Planning Commission.
Mr. Ruehle stated the critics of the Plan have never approached any member
of the Committee to contribute anything constructive to the program. Mr.
Ruehle stated without the Plan the City would not be able to 3rticipate in
the State Recreational program; the people who feared the ?lan` a most to
gain, if a sub -standard home needed to be brought up to Code, a person with
an income of less than $3,000 a year would be eligible for a Federal Grant
up to $1,500. Mayor Gautereaux pointed out the City now has the right to
enforce owners to bring buildings up to snecifications of the building, health
and safety codes or be razed. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays; None.
GEORGE SCHRADER, 712 "E" Avenue, was present and reported in regard to the
Navy Fire Fighting School and stated although they have been able to reduce
soot by about 205L, they were operating on a larger scale than before and
there was no appreciable difference.
LEROY it CLELLAN, 3135 Shelby Drive, was present and inquired about the dual
taxes for fire protection for those recently annexed to National City.
Mayor Gautereaux advised him the City Manager was working on the problem
and there would be a report at a later time.
PAYROLL audited by the Finance Committee was presented: $61,718.40. Moved
by Allen, seconded by ..olburn, 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.
CITY MANAGER DSBURN reported in regard to the sale of dirt at 29th Street
and "A" Avenue prior to the payment of note; the March 23rd Council Minutes
state as part of the terms -of the escrow "the property will be b.lacktopped
within 180 days"; this was later changed by Council action to allow 12 months
from the close of escrow for blacktonping due to the fact there was a hill
and an excavation problem; it apparently was the intent of the Council this
be excavated and blacktopped. In answer to Councilman Morgants question,
City Manager Osburn stated the escrow was ready to close.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported in regard to the 1911 Act and sewer in the area
of Coolidge Avenue south of 24th Street: the original petition called for
improvement of Coolidge Avenue from 24th to 30th Street, the north portion
of Harding Avenue from 30th Street to the railroad spur, and 28th Street
from Wilson to Hoover Avenue. The City Engineer stated a portion of Coolidge
was not dedicated; there were a number of things that had to be cleared
up before anything could be done: title reports were needed on parcels where
right-of-way was required; Hoover from 24th to 28th should be open (some
segments were); consideration should be given to the matter of financing
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to the financing of
drainage from Coolidge to Wilson Avenue; and consideration should be given /
the sewers in the area. The City Engineer said to furnish water would
require installation of water lines. The City Engineer said if the Council
wislio proceed, they should authorize him to obtain the title reports,
he required a statement of policy on who would pay for the drainage (28th
to 24th Street about 2,000 feet). Mayor Gautereaux asked what the total
estimated costs were and if there was not sewer installed on Coolidge
Avenue. The City Engineer said some were not serviced by the sewer, the
streets were not dedicated and right-of-way was needed. Moved by Allen,
seconded by Morgan, the City Engineer be authorized to investigate the
acquisition of right-of-way. Carried by unanimous vote. In answer to
Councilman Morgan's question about the need for drainage where natural
drainage existed, the City Engineer explained some of the property was
filled and other property was low; it doesn't drain now. (Councilman Hogue
left the Council Chamber.) Mayor Gautereaux asked if it was not aipoint of
contention, who created the low condition. Vice Mayor Allen stated the
City sold the land to the man who brought suit so it could be worked out.
City Engineer Foster said before the streets were improved there would
have to be adequate drainage. City Engineer Foster said it would have to
be determined who would put up the money for water. (Councilman Hogue
returned and took his place at the meeting.) Mayor Gautereaux asked if
it would be possible to have an estimate of the total improvements. Council-
man Colburn said the rental properties on Hoover, not a dedicated street,
were in poor condition, unsightly, and he could not imagine tenants wanting
to live in them even if they were on sewers and asked if it would not be
wise to have a meeting of the City Engineer and City Manager and the property
owners in the area to learn their plans and what their needs would be
and budget accordingly; the owners must have something in mind, the land is
too valuable to leave in that condition; we were talking about running
sewers to a group of small rentals that he did not believe the owners
were going to maintain very long. Councilman Morgan said they tried to get
sewers in for 2" years and they were bitter,; one of the owners was moving
to Alabama and said he would not spend any more money in National City;
it would be wise to send someone into the area and see what they are going
to do. Mayor Gautereaux said the condition of the buildings should be
checked to see if they were in compliance with the Code.
THE REFLECTOR POSTS at the dead end of 9th Street were considered at this
time. 7ice Mayor /lien said he drove around the posts and did not know
what the problem was. Councilman Morgan said a "Dead End" sign should
be erected and the reflector posts removed. Moved by Hogue, seconded by
Alien, it be turned over to the Police Department and the Traffic Safety
Committee for their recommendation. Councilman Colburn asked if the recom-
mendation would incoude the matter of responsibility. Motion carried by
unanimous vote.
THE CITY CLaRx read the results of the opening of sealed bids for the Wilson
Avenue Sewer construction: Manuel Arrieta $5,945.50; Walter H. Barber
$6,027.13; and Ham Brothers Construction, Inc. $4,875.00. The City
Manager read the City Engineer's recommendation the contract be awarded
to Ham Brothers Construction, Inc. low bidder and all otherbids rejected.
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the contract beawarded to Ham
Brothers Construction, Inc. and referred to the City Attorney for a
resolution. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 9026, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Wilson Avenue Sewer
Construction) was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution
be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
A COMMUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO CHAMFER OF COMMERCE in regard to partici-
pation in a comprehensive study of the area's economy was presented.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A CalMUNICATION FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY comiTTES was presented; it stated
the Committee agreed unanimously that left turn slots at loth Street, ?laza
Boulevard and Highland Avenue would relieve traffic congestion in the area
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and recommended no further red curb be painted on Highland Avenue north
of 71aza Boulevard unless necessary to accommodate the left turn slot.
Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, it be filed. City Engineer Foster
stated the thinking was there would be no further red curbs painted
except to accommodate a left turn slot, no parking is required in front
of the tire store and it was not the intention to interfere with parking
in front of 3raudaway,etc. Councilman Morgan said before he could vote,
he would•:have to see some kind of plan. Councilman Colburn suggested
turning it over to the City Engineer and have a report on the request.
Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: Allen, Colburn. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
it be referred to the City Manager to bring in a plat showing how much
red. curb will be required north on Highland east of 10th. Councilman Hogue
asked the Chief of Police be included in the motion to give an opinion
whether this is necessary or not. Included in the motion and second.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan.
Hays: Gautereaux.
A COMMUNICATIOiv FROM THE CITIZENS CO/IMITTEE FOR EDUCATION (Sweetwater Junior
College District) expressing thanks for the Council's part in the successful
bond election was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A COtMUNICATIOi•i FROM MRS. CHARLES G. KE CI% in appreciation for the use of
El Toyon Community Building for the reception for foreign students by
the American Field. Service was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
AN APPLICATION FOR PERSON -TO -PERSON transfer of off -sale beer and wine
license by Nina M. and Robert E. Adamson, dba Speedee Mart No. 20, 824
?aim Avenue, was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, it be
filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Hone. Abstaining: Morgan.
A COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE LI3RARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES in
regard to the Serra R^gional Library System was read. Ordered filed by
unanimous vote.
CITY I.iAiIAG3R CS3URN announced copies of the pr000sed business license
ordinance were given to each of the Councilmen and suggested action be taken
on it next week.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a communication from Larry Montoya,
San Diego Advisory Committee on Mexican -American Affairs, requesting waiver
of business license fee to establish an office at 906 A Avenue; there would
be six employees; the purpose of the facility would be to establish a skill
bank. The City Manager stated 't was a non-profit organization and recom-
mended the waiver be granted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the
request be approved. Councilman Hogue said this would be like an employment
agency and he thought they were charged a business license fee. Motion
carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux,
Nays: Hogue, Morgan. Councilman Hogue said he thought this might develop
into something political. Councilman Morgan asked if they would have a
fund raising campaign. Mayor Gautereaux said he did not know, but they
were just granted the waiver of a license fee.
CITY MANIA^DER OSBURN presented certificates of insurance for the Florentine
Company and McWilliams Corp, dba Adams Avenue Shade and Linoleum Co.,
Pay City Venetian Blind Co. and Calco Wholesale Distributing Co. (both
sub -contractors, Civic Center) and Bay Cities Ambulance Inc. and V.R.
Dennis Co. which were reviewed and approved by the City Manager's office
and the City Attorney and recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by
unanimous vote.
CITY WINAGER OSBURN stated in regard to diagonal parking on "A" Avenue
between 7th and 8th Streets, the City Engineer, the Chief of Police and
he were directed to study the problem after a request was received from
the Chamber of Commerce. The City Manager said they have developed a plan
in cooperation with the Chamber which sets up criteria to measure the
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effectiveness: 1)the number of accidents; 2) Police Department to make a
spot check of the number of parking spaces occupied during a designated
time before angle parking is established, another spot check to be made
after it is established at the same time of day, same time of the month;
3) business people in the block to be polled after a trial period for their
reaction; and 4) the difficulty encountered by through traffic negotiating
this section of the street. The City ,Engineer displayed a chart showing
the proposed parking and stated there would be 15 parking spaces as opposed
to the 10 present parking spaces; a difficulty would be the back -out line
for cars parked diagonally on one side of the street was the same for cars
parked parallel on the other side and would eliminate the through traffic
lane when cars were backing out. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn,
the recommendation of the Chamber be approved. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan. Nays: Hogue, Gautereaux.
CITY MAIIA 1l OS3URN stated Council action of May 8, 1962, established
expenses for trips at $30.00 a day, a question arose as to an interpretation
of what this covered and he requested Council clarification: did the
$30.00 cover hotel and meals only or was it intended to cover all expenses
incurred during the day. Moved by Morgan, room and meals be $30.00 per day.
Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Allen,
room and meals be $30.00 a day and incidentals which are legitimate expenses
1taxicab fared parking, special type of conference expenses, etc.)would be
separate frcaa the per diem expenses and accepted on merit. Motion carried
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays:
Hogue, Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager check
other cities to see if they do issue a certain amount of money for trips
and whether or not you spend all of it is up to you and see if this would
be be more satisfactory. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Alien, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Morgan, Gautereaux.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported a request was received from Earl Everett,
1345 X Avenue, to move a single car garage from one location to another on
his property and read the Chief Building Inspector's recommendation the
request be granted subject to the following conditions: performance
bond be posted, time limit not exceed 90 days, and the structure comply
with the Building Code. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the request
be granted as recommended by the Building Inspector. Carried by unanimous
vote.
CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented the application of the Crew Transit, Inc, dba
Coach Transit, before the Public Utilities Commission to operate an
automotive limousine bus service for the transportation of -passengers
and express baggage from the San Diego International Airport over three
routes, one of which would serve National City, and recommended it be filed
with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by, unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OSEURN reported receipt of the minutes of the October 5th
meeting of the Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District and
a report from the San Diego County 'hter Authority on the amount of water
stored and an announcement of Committee meetings and recommended they be
filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER OS3URId REPORTED a request was received from the Granger Junior
High School PTA and the Sweetwater Union High School PTA to hold a pep
parade Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in connection with a blooper ball game and
recommended it be approved. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the
request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY PANAGER OS3URN reported an offer was received from Mr. Shackelford,
Chairman Building Committee, Masonic Lodge, to trade their property on the
corner of 9th and National and on the NW corner of 12th and B for City
_property at 24th and "D" and recommended a meeting of the Real .state
Committee be called. Councilman Morgan, Chairman of the Real Estate
Committee, stated there would be a meeting at 4:00 p.m..on Monday, November
15th.
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CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from Dan Saylor, 726
East 28th Street, DAV, to sell forget-me-nots on November 11-13th; stated
it has been approved in the oast and recommended approval. Moved by Allen,
seconded by Morgan, the request be approved. Carried, by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the :summary Digest of Statutes
enacted by the California Legislature at the 1965 Regular and First
Extraordinary Sessions and the Annual Financial Report, San Diego Unified
Port District for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1965, and said they would
be on file in her office.
CITY ENGIME R F*OSTE? reported some work has been done on "L" and "N'r
Avenues but there has been no opportunity to discuss it with the Director
of Planning and he would prefer to do that before presenting the report.
THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR ON .PUBBLIC HOUSING vas presented. Moved by Allen,
seconded by Gautereaux, it be accepted and filed and the tenants be
notified by the City Manager we expect to take over the part between 22nd
and 24th Streets and "A" and "D" Avenue about January 15th. City Manager
Osburn said he would report next week but there were 67 vacancies arid
more people moving out than moving in. Councilman Morgan asked why not
move the whole thing out, he would like to amend the motion to raze the
whole thing; it was a bad time for parents with children in school to have
to move. City Manager O ,curn said another section of Housing could
accommodate those who would have to move. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Allen; Cc'.burn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission recommendation of
November 3th to approve the application of the Contanina ConvalescentHome
on the SE corner of 24th Street and "3" Avenue, the Council accept the plans
and a commercial planned development permit be issued subject to nine
conditions, construction begin by January 31, 1966 to be completed nine
months later and construction on the 55 bed addition begin by January 31,
1967. The Director of ?fanning suggested the recommendation be referred
to the City Attorney for resolution. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Director of :Tanning
be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
receipt of
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported/en application for Zone Variance,
No. Z.-38)signed by B.J. Olson in regard to a transferrable variance to
operate the Happy Hollow Trailer Par'c and recommended it be received and
returned to the City Council on December 7th for final action; Moved by
Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Planning's recommendation be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANN-IING STCC"MN reported receipt of an application for waiver
of curbs, gutters and sidewalks by Mr. Ramirez for the house under
construction at 509 Rachael (Thelma Lane). The Director of Planning
explainedThelma Lane was accessible only by private easement; the Engineering
Department concurred with the Planning Commission the waiver be granted
subject to the condition that Mr. Ramirez enter into agreement with the
City that he and his successors when the street is developed, whether by
1911 Act or other means, install curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be'
approved. Director of Planning Stockman in answer to Mayor Gautereaux's
question said the recommendation was the owner enter into an agreement
binding himself or his successors to install the improvements whenever
the City enters into a 1911 Act or other street improvement and he will
not protest. City Attorney Carstens said it could be accomplished by
covenant, which would be binding on anyone who might buy the property;
the covenant would be recorded. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE DNAVEN reported on the background of the
availability of a 200 bed emergency hospital and supplies & equipment
and the problems of finding suitable storage space for it; "
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he said Mr. Rice of :yaradise Ualley hospital advised him to wait until the
new hospital was built and possibly there would be space. Mr. DeHaven
stated Mr. Rice now feels adequate space will be available in the new
hospital for the 200 bed emergency hospital, equipment and supplies (22
tons total weight); the hospital could be used as a field hospital or
set up in a school building or in the hospital corridors, etc. in the event
of a major disaster. Mayor Gautereaux recommended if a hospital was available
to the City and storage facilities were adequate the Council take advantage
of storing an emergency hospital. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Council-
man Hogue thanked Mr. DeHaven for appearing.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented certificates of appreciation and merit from the
State of California Department of Education to I?r. DeHaven and ..`ice Mayor
Allen.
COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated when Department Heads have a request a report to
make to the Council they should appear before the Council to make it pos-
sible for the Council to evaluate it properly. Mayor Gautereaux said the
policy has been for such items to come to the Council through the City
Manager and it was at the discretion of the City Manager whether or not
the Department Head would appear.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOC 71AT? announced there would be a breakfast meeting
at the Western Steak 1-I0_;, `dednesday at 7:30 of the Downtown Area Study
Committee and the Pla.nnirig C nsul.tant.
UNIFIED PORT COS• MI > ^_a..L.:, .'. YI LE reported the bonds were sold last week,
the bid for the airort -i=> 3na1 was awarded, groundbreaking ceremonies
will take place on ovemb r IBth at noon; the 24th Street Terminal target
date for bids was December 15th, a new terminal has been designed, present
estimates are $25,000,000; tho Harbor Island Bond Issue study was due in about
two weeks.
DIRECTOR OF PLAi1NIPNG SrOC1.71Ail, SECR3TARY PRO-TEM, Park and Recreaticn Advisory
Board, read their recommendation the Council rescind Resolution Nos. 7707
and 8773 and adopt a new Resolution establishing the ?ark and Recreation
Advisory Board with the following amendments; when any board member
misses two consecutive meetings, unless because of sickness, or a leave of
absence is granted by the Board, his name be submitted to the Council in •
writing with a recommendation for dismissal; Board members must either
submit a letter or contact the Chairman personally to be excused; the
Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Board and shall furnish
copies to each member of the Board, to the City Council, the City Manager,
the Director of ?ark and Recreation, the Recreation Superintendent, the
Superintendent of ?arks, the Pool Manager and Manning Director; the meetings
of the Board shall be conducted by Roberts Rules or Order; four members
of the Board shall consiitute a quorum; all actions of the Board shall
require a majority affirmative vote of the members present; the Director
of Parks and Recreation shall be the administrative advisor to the ?RAB.
The Director of Planning stated if the Council was in accord with this, she
would recommend it be referred to the City Attorney to prepare a resolution.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, tI:e recommendation be approved and
referred,to the City Attorney. Mrs. Anne Guerrini, Chairman of the ?ark
and Recreation Advisory Boar^ was present and stated they hoped to achieve
better attendance at the meetings by changing the rules about the number
of meetings missed; some members of the Board regularly missed two
meetings and attended the third; also the quorum had net been changed al-
though the total membership of the Board was changed from 3 to 7. Bob
Worthy, 1223 Manchester, member of the Board, stated they hoped for better
participation with the changes. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCXMAN, PRO-TEM SECRETARY TO 2RAB, rear3 the recommen-
dation to go along with the recommendation of Director of ?arks and Recreation
Maley and recommend to the City Council the City use a sizable portion of the
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PONY League World Series money for a tiny tot lot in E1 Toyon :'ark at the
SW corner east of U Avenue. Roved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the
recommendation be approved and the balance of the money be used for trees
in E1 Toyon ?ark. City tanager Osburn said he was directed to report in
regard to the use of the money but was not able to do so because the
exact amount of money was not known; it would be about $4,600; he requested
Mr. Maley submit the costs of the tiny tot lot. ;Tice Mayor Allen stated
the motion said the balance of the money be spent for trees in 'E1 Toyon
7-ark and he was under the impression it was to be put in a special fund
for future .?ony League tournaments. Councilman Colburn withdrew his second.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, action on how the money be spent
be held until Mr. Osburn reports. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
DIRECT.? OF LAITNIId s STOC _2•AN, S%C! TF� RY .�RC_TEM ?�
-"`� "•� a - - TO =,1:3, read their recom-
mendation the Community Building in Ximball ?ark be named ":;imball Community
Building" in honor of the 1�imball family. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Colburn, the recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote,
:3o-wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstainin:
_ague.
COUNCIL!AN COL3URN stated there was a power failure in the northeastern
,section of the country today and hs would like to ask Les Wright, manager
of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, who was present, if such a
failure could occur ix D ,:.), Mr. Wright said it was not known yet
what the condition wa_ °:;5 cr-121c7i not answer the question; anything was
possible.
COUNCILMAN COLBURiI ata4;g�'E � ;�, Cjt, rianager reported on the dirt being moved
at 29th and °A", he wou]Zi a ' u;ther report. Moved by Colburn, seconded
by Allen, the City Manacr,-,4 .jive the Council a report in regard to'
the grade on the streets thao WC:i7 involved in the proposed purchase of
the Stanley Dodge-Simca Co. Carried by unanimous vote.
MOVED 3Y MORGAN, seconded by Allen, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:38 p.m.
ATTEST:
ONAL CITY, CALLFORNIA
CITY CLERK