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The regular meeting of the City Council of National City was called to order
by Mayor Gautereaux at 7:30 p.m. Council members present: Allen, Colburn,
Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None,
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Poster, Gautereaux, Hess, Minogue,
Osburn, Stockman.
The meeting was opened with salute to the Plag led by City Manager Hess
followed with invocation by Vice Mayor Allen.
MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of
April 13th be approved with the following correction: Paragraph 9, Page 72,
corrected to "develn ment of the lands when sold be controlled by 'deed'
restrictions."Councilman Morgan stated the minutes Lndicated he made a motion
that all employees live within the City; it was not a motion, only a comment.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8883, "RESOLUTION AMENDING NATIONAL CITY CIVIL SERVICE RULES
AS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 8763" was read. Moved by Alien, seconded by
Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue, Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8884, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT DEED (Paradise
Valley Sanitarium and Hospital)" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by
Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux, Nays: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8885, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE
HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A LOAN UNDER
THE TERMS OF PUBLIC LAW 560, 83RD CONGRESS, AS AMENDED BY PUBLIC LAW 345,
84TH CONGRESS, AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD
GEORGE WHEELER & ASSOCIATES, A,I.A." was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. City Manager Hess stated two separate
requests would be filed; Federal law states each application shall be separate
and independent. Carried, by the following vote, to.wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8886, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF A STATE MEDICAL
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO" was read, Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted, Carried„ by the following vote,,
to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, 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. 8887, "RESOLUTION GRANTING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1077 (Hardcastle)." 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 MANAGER HISS stated seven bids were received for the improvement of
Euclid Avenue from 4th to 8th Streets and it was determined that the R. E.
Hazard Contracting Company was the low bidder, $56,890.39, The City Manager
recommended the contract be awarded to the R. E. Hazard Contracting Company
and all other bids be rejected. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the
City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 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. 8888, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Improvement on Euclid
Avenue from 4th to 8th Streets)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the
Resolution be adopted, Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None.
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ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No, 962, zoning ordinance
and amending Ordinance No. 1077, was presented for the first reading. The
City Attorney stated this Ordinance adds a new zoning, R-1-S, and provides
for limitations. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the Ordinance be read
by title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO."AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE,
AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1077."
COUNCILMAN MORGAN asked the City Attorney why the Walton escrow was held up,, -
City Attorney Carstens stated one of the holdups was the subordinating agree.
ment and the clause in the trust deed; the Coronado Savings & Loan advised
him this date they received documents required to complete the loan and --they
wished to close the land purchase escrow and the loan escrow almost con-
currently, to gain an advantage in the policy rates. City Attorney Carstens
stated his office was helping with the subordinating agreement. Councilman
Morgan stated the City is losing the 6% interest, and asked if there were any
other escrows being held up, City Manager Hess stated he knew of no escrows
being held up..
CWNCILMWN MORGAN stated in regard to Lincoln Acres sewer in the Spring Valley
Sanitation District the Council should look favorably on working out some kind
of financial arrangement and pick qp this tab, not necessarily all of it as
many of the 118 people are ready to pay their money and go ahead with the
sewer hookup. Mr. Morgan suggested a meeting with these people and come up
with a figure for the cost and possibly the City would be out very little
money, Mayor Gautereaux stated this item was tabled by the Council last week
until after the hearings.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager be directed to select and
recommend a suitable memorial in one of our parks for Hamilton L. Stewart,
former Chairman of the Park and;Recreation Advisory Board, Councilman Colburn
stated possibly there are other persons who have done as much for the City
and this would give the City Manager an opportunity to compare what someone
else may have done. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated in April consideration should be given existing
Committees made up of Council members and the office of Vice Mayor and it
was his desire that all of the standing Committees and the Vice Mayor should
remain as at present, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, Vice Mayor Allen
thanked everyone for their confidence.
THE ASSESSMENT HEARING, 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT OF SHERYL LANE, was held at this
time. City Clerk Minogue reported no written protests were received. There
was no one present in this regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. a
resolution confirming assessment (Sheryl Lane, Assessment District No. 137),
was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the
Resolution be waived and it be adopted by readinn of the title only. Carried
by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO, 8889, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT (Sheryl Lane, Assess-
ment District No. 137): Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution
be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn,
Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None.
THOMAS R. LEONARD, 2740 Lincoln Court, was present and stated he was present
as a friend of the Council, he came with an irate delegation from Lincoln
Acres regarding sewer facilities; he understood all facilities of National
City would be available to the citizens of Lincoln Acres who annexed to
National City, the people do not want something for nothing but want to know
where they stand, one of the inducements to get them into National City was
they were going to have sewers. Mr. Leonard stated the people had every
right to conclude if they came into National City they would have all the
rights and privileges of other citizens of National City.
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E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated he did not understand
whether the Senior Citizens" facility and gym would be one building or two
buildings. City Manager Hess stated the number of buildings is not known,
the question posed before was for the two separate applications; the architects
retained are going to conduct a feasibility study.to determine whether or not
this should be one or more buildings. Mr. Alsdorf stated it was frustrating
to park on National Avenue between 14th and 12th and not be able to open the
right door of his vehicle due to the high curb.
MARY H. JOHNSON, Lincoln Court, was present and asked in regard to the sewer
deal if they are going to be treated as other National City residents or lumped
into the Lincoln Acres project. Mrs. Johnson stated she did not know if they
were part of the District. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager
take this lady's name and find out if she is in the Assessment District and so
inform her. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Leonard stated he would like to be
included in those to be notified. Mayor Gautereaux stated hearings will be
scheduled and the property owners affected will be notified. Vice Mayor Alien
suggested the people be informed the hearings will be held by the County. Mr.
Leonard asked if they had to go to the County for the hearings on sewers and
not National City. City Manager Hess stated the County was petitioned for the
improvement and the County is holding the hearings for this 1911 Act Assess..
went Improvement District.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated in•regard to the high curbs mentioned by Mr. Alsdorf,
when new streets are put in they should not be put so the car door can not
be opened because of the curb.
MRS. GEORGE MOYER, 3610 Audubon, was present and asked if the people on Lincoln
Court who annexed to the City must go to the County with any sewer problems.
Councilman Colburn stated a District was formed in this area on petition of
the people which encompasses a portion of Lincoln.' Acres and a portion of
National City; if it is the desire of the citizens in her area to petition
for a 1911 Act Improvement for sewers, she would fall in the District; but
at the hearings she could protest and if there are sufficient protests, her
portion could be deleted. Councilman Colburn advised Mrs. Moyer she would
receive notice of the hearing if she were in the District. City Manager Hess
stated the City of National City was never petitioned; we did not originate
the petition nor was the petition brought to us; people living in that area
started this petition to the County to form a District. Iliene Hough, 2725
Lincoln Ceurt, was present and asked if the formation of this District is
something that has been established that includes those who came in on the
small annexation and if it was established prior to their annexation. Mayor
Gautereaux stated we have no knowledge of this, but she had the right to
protest at the hearings.
PAYROLL AUDIT® BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $57,193.80. Moved
by Alien, seconded by Hogue, 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.
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund $ 12,840.71
Traffic Safety 4,274.74
Park 4,220.46
Retirement 5,145.06
Gas Tax (186.1) 1,036.80
Trust & Agency 2,052.04
1911 Act 195.90
Special Street 456.57
Drainage 1,322.60
Sewer 593.47
Total $ 32,138.35
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, 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.
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The Citizens' Advisory Committee report on the development of the Compre-
hensive General Plan wens presented. Hewed by Allen, seconded by Coburn,
the report be forwarded to the consultants and adoption be reserved until
gie frnrsbed product #s'- rece. ilireeter of *tanning SeneUmbil ambed if
this indicated acceptance of the report in principle. Vice Mayor Allen stated
this was the intention of the motion. Carried by unanimous vote.
A COMMUNICATION FROM VENTURA COUNTY CITIZENS FOR DECENT LITERATURE, petitioning
the City Council to adopt a resolution, supporting legislation to control
distribution of obscene literature, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded
by Morgan, a similar Resolution to fit the City of National City be adopted
and copies sent to the County Board of Supervisors and other cities in
California. City Manager Hess stated the Resolution should be forwarded to
the State Legislative Committee holding the hearings. City Manager Bess
suggested the maker of the motion consider the Resolution be drafted and
forwarded to the Committee, and the City Manager be granted authority to for.
ward a telegram indicating that a Resolution will be prepared and will follow.
Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the recommendations of the City Manager
be included in the motion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
MINUTES OF LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES' meeting of April 7th were presented.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER FOSTER in regard to the proposed opening
of "Q" Avenue from 14th Street to Plaza Boulevard was presented. Moved by -
Morgan, seconded by Hogue, we go along with the recommendation for a cul-de-sac
at the end of "Q" Avenue two blocks north of 16th Street. Paul Peterson;
attorney for Fluidgenics, owner of property between the proposed cul-da-sac
and Plaza Boulevard, was present and stated they strongly opposed --any proposal
to extend "Q" Avenue to Plaza Boulevard and felt the proposed cul-de-sac
adequately provides for the necessary services and other facilities required
for the development of the adjacent property. Mr. Peterson urged approval of
the motion proposed and requested Resolution 8843, adopted -January 26, 1965,
to extend "Q" Avenue to Plaza Boulevard as a 60 foot right-of-way be rescinded
City Attorney Carstens stated the Resolution was merely an expression of
intention at that time. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, to include in the
motion to rescind that portion !resented by Mr. Peterson. City Manager Hess
advised Mr. Peterson the cul-de-sac will not handle "adequately" the sewer
as there is no sewer available; the closest manhole is located on the property
of Fluidgenics. City Manager Hess stated if development is to go in and the
other party is allowed "equal time", some consideration would have to be given
to easements for drainage and sewer purposes and asked Mr. Peterson if Fluid -
genies would be willing to provide easements to build sewer mains and drainage
Mr. Peterson stated he felt the sewer matter could be solved by a pomp that
would take it back to 16th Street; he could not answer for Fluidgenics. The
City Manager asked if a map indicating the desirable easements from the City's
point of view was prepared and presented to him, would he present it to his
principal and hopefully secure an easement for the necessary drainage and
sewer right-of-way. Mr. Peterson said he would. Motion carried by unanimous
vote. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the City Engineer give us a
detailed report on why and how and the depth of the sewer on Palm Avenue at.
14th Street and why the sewer can't be run up 14th Street to Palm Avenue and
hoodin. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8890, "RESOLUTION CP TRANSFER OF FUNDS (General to Retirement
Fund $26092,00 and Special Street to Traffic Safety $3,000.00)" was read.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the application submitted to HHFA for
drainage engineering study for Paradise Creek from the vicinity of Montgomery
Wards to the Bay, certain documents have to be executed to be eligible for
these advance planning funds and requested the Council grant authority to
complete these applications. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City
Manager's request be approved. Councilman Morgan stated the City Engineer
should do this study. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux, Nays: Morgan.
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CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a report from the San Diego County Water
Authority dated March 31, 1965, and suggested it be filed. Ordered filed by
unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated Raymond Neal was eligible for a step increase to
Rate 26, Step "D", which was approved by his Department Head, and suggested
the step increase be granted, .:. ..
Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the step increase
be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colborne
Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a general change endorsement to the
fire policy for the-Geissert home at 5th and Euclid, naming the City of
National City as co-insured, a certificate of insurance for William L. Sale
dba Radio Cab Company, a certificate of insursnce for the V. R. Dennis Con-
struction Company, a certificate of insurance for Bernard S. Mills and Thomas
G. Bemis dba Golden State House Movers. The City Manager stated they were
reviewed by his office and the City Attorney and suggested they be filed.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS-reported receipt of a request from the Beta Sigma Phi
Sorority for a no -fee permit to hold a rummage sale on May 1 at the American
Legion Hall in National City, proceeds to be used for philanthropic purposes,
and suggested the permit be granted. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien,
the no -fee permit be granted, Carried, by the following vote, to4wit; Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS requested the Council's approval to advertise for bids for
approximately 200 tons of stock plant mix for street repair. Moved by Morgan,.
seconded by Allen, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OP PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommendation of
April 14th to issue a Special Use Permit with stipulations to John M.
Richardson, 8416 Garwood Court, Spring Valley, for a business license at
1902 McKinley Avenue to operate a small boat repair shop. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommendation of
April 14th to waive the instaliatsorr of curbs, gutters and sidewalks in the
2500 Block Coolidge Avenue by Red-E-Crete. Moved by Morgan,seconded by Colburn,
the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved, Motion failed by the
following vote, to-wit:Ayes: Colburn, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Hogue,Gautereaux,
Mayor Gautereaux stated the Chair would entertain a motion Red-E-Crete conform
to Ordinance and *nstall the improvements, Moved by Allen, seconded by -
Gautereaux, Red-E-Crete conform to Ordinance and --put in improvements as re-
quired. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Gautereaux.
Nays: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, we go --
along with the Planning Commission. Motion failed by the following vote,to-wit:
Ayes: Colburn, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Hogue, Gautereaux. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Colburn, this item be tabled until next week. City Attorney
Carstens stated compliance with the Ordinance may be required because of
failure of the motion to grant waiver; the Ordinance would supersede.
Councilman Colburn withdrew his second to the motion to table the item.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated each Councilman was given a copy of the
Planning Commission's report on the establishment of zoning for the Sweetwater
Road Annexation and recommended the report be received and taken under con-
sideration at the time of the public hearing. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Allen, the Director of P tning's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Alien
asked the date of the public hearing. City Clerk Minogue set the hearing for
May 18th. Carried by unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated each member of the Council was given a
copy of the Planning Commission's report on a new Residential Planned
Development Zoning to be applied to any residential zone in the City of -
National City, and recommended the report be received and taken under con-
sideration at the time of the public hearing, May l8th. Moved by'Allen,
seconded by Morgan, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved,
Carried by unanimous vote.
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MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Hogue, the City Treasurer's report for March
be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote.
MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
MAYAR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
!City Clerk
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