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Home My WebLink About1965 02-23 CC MIN17 National City, California, February 23, 1965 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Colburn. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hess, Mi.nogue, Osburn, Stockman, The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Hess followed with invocation by Vice Mayor Alien. MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Alien, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8853, "RESONATION OF APPRECIATION TO CONGRESSMAN LIONEL VAN DEERLIN" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hogue,Morgan,, Gautereaux. Nays: None, Absent: Colburn. Councilman Colburn arrived and took his place at the meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 8854, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8851 PERTAINING TO ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIC CENTER" was read., Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted, Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,, Gattereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. , a resolution granting residential Planned Development Permit pursuant to Ordinance No. 1077 (Hardcastle) 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. 8855, "RESOLUTION GRANTING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1077 (HARDCASTLE)." 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. 8856, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO WINNERS OF MUNICIPAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD (KAREN CRUZAN AND STEVE FELDMAN)" was read, Moved by Alien, seconded --by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Mayor Gautereaux presented awards to Karen Cruzan and Steve Feldman for their accomplishments. MISS BEATRIZ GROENEWOLD GONZALES, a teacher from Mexico, sister of a foreign exchange student in National City visiting the Hess family, was. introduced. Mayor Gautereaux presented Miss Gonzales with a "key to the city." VICE MAYOR ALLEN reported in regard to the Sweetwater Valley Flood Control Channel hearing, stating it was the consenstis of opinion this was the first thing on the docket for San Diego County so far as the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers are concerned. COUNCILMAN MORGAN read a letter signed by Sergeants and Lieutenants of the Police Department pertaining to the merit and other raises, stating that under the merit pay plan some subordinates are being paid at a rate higher than their supervisors and suggested the situation be rectified with an increase in the differential between the ranks from 10% to 15%. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the matter be referred to the Finance Committee at the same time the study of the possible pay increase is made, Councilman Morgan stated they should move along with this instead of waiting, that some recommendation was to be submitted after February 19th. Councilman Colburn stated he was in favor of the motion but could not consider anything without a study. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/23/65 18 PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $57,002,78. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:• Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Mays: None. EVELYN WILLIAMS, 441 Orell Drive, was present and presented petitions signed by Beauty Shop owners and operators protesting the opening of a school of cosmetology at 1520 Plaza Boulevard, National City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the matter be referred to the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS asked Councilman Colburn, Finance Committee Chairman, if he would consider a Finance Committee meeting Monday, March 1, 1965, at 4:00 p.m, in his office. Councilman Colburn called the meeting. The Mayor said each member of the Council should be represented on the Committee and, with the Council's approval, he wished to include every member of the Council, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ORIGINAL APPLICATION FOR RETAIL PACKAGE OFF»$ALE GENERAL license by Thrifty Drug Stores Company, Inc., 34 North Euclid Avenue, National City, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None, Abstaining: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the Chamber of Commerce in regard to a possible change in the Freeway sign on Interstate 5 at 8th Street, which now reads "8th Street Downtown," The City Manager stated the Streets & Highways Committee of the Chamber indicated they would like this sign to read "8th Street National City": there has been some confusion as individuals felt that this "8th Street Downtown" could refer to a city other than National City. City Manager Hess stated, in talking with the Division of Highways, they indicated the sign can be changed to read "8th Street National City" but they require a letter from the City Manager stating the Council supports this action,, City Manager Hess suggested the Council grant him permission to draft a letter to Mr. Dekema requesting the present sign be changed as suggested by the Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Councilman Colburn stated he would encourage the possibility of including San Diego under the National Avenue sign directing people into the San Diego area. Councilman Morgan asked whether or not this should be taken one step at a time. Mayor Gautereaux stated he felt Mr. Dekema appreciates our problem and since it is dealing with State property, it would be logical to ask him to do both at the same time, identify National Avenue in San Diego and National Avenue in National City on any sign that says "National Avenue." City Manager Hess stated if Mr. Dekema feels this is outside the province of the Council's jurisdiction, he would certainly so indicate to us and advise that this matter would be taken up with other appropriate authorities. The City Manager stated both would be included in the letter, Vice Mayor Allen suggested on all other signs in National City such as 13th Street, etc., we attach our own identifying signs to hang below the Division of Highways' signs. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of the minutes of the Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District's regular meeting of February 2nd, 1965, and suggested they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a fully executed Agreement between Boys' Baseball, Inc. of Washington, Pa,, the National City Pony League, National City Chamber of Commerce and the City of National City, and suggested it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated there was on file at this time with the Director of Planning a request for an oversized driveway for a 14-unit apartment house to be constructed an �.''E"Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets; it has been Council policy to review the area and, at a subsequent meeting, obtain staff recommendations so that proper action can be taken. City Manager Hess stated a map would be available at the next meething with staff recommen. dations. 2/23/65 19 CITY MANAGER HESS asked Councilman Morgan, Chairman of the Real Estate Committee, if he would call a meeting at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25th, as there were two offers to congider. Councilman Morgan stated he would call the meeting. CITY MANAGER I-IESS reported receipt of a communication from Assemblyman Mills acknowledging Resolution in regard to smog control devices and suggested this be filed, Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated he had a copy of proceedings of the Flood Control Channel hearing of last Thursday which would be available in his office. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated the Steering Committee of the General Plan is made up of citizens and Councilman Hogue, who was appointed to this Committee, feels the reports coming from the citizens should be their own thinking and asked to be withdrawn from this Committee. The Director of Planning stated she requested the General Chairman to appoint Judge John Menard to replace Councilman Hogue on the Steering Committee and requested Council ratification. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Allen, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 0:19 p.m. ATTEST: / t� its % 4/f %_— MA'OR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ity Clerk 2/23/65 -- r