HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965 04-27 CC MINNational City, Califofh;a, April 27, 1965
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,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Hogue.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hess, Minogue,
Assoc. Civil Engineer Onley, Osburn, Stockman.
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Hess
followed with invocation by the Reverend James W. Watson, Reorganized Church
of Jesus Christ.
RESOLUTION NO. 8891, "RESOLUTION OP COMMENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNICIPAL YOUTH
RECOGNITION AWARD (Susan Whitlock)" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None, Absent: Hogue. Mayor
Gautereaux congratulated Miss Whitlock and presented her with an award.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of
April 20th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue.
RESOLUTION NO. 8892, "RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8843" was read.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None. Absent: Hogue.
RESOLUTION NO. 8893, "RESOLUTION CF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY OBJECTING TO THE SALE OF LAND FOR DELINQUENT TAXES" was read. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Absent: Hogue.
ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962, zoning ordinance,
and amending Ordinance No. 1077, was presented for the second reading. Moved
by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the Ordinance be waived and it
be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Hogue.
ORDINANCE NO. 1112, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.-962, ZONING ORDINANCE,
AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1077(R-1-S-1 and signs in C-2.•P.»D)" Moved by
Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. Absent:
Hogue,
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he has heard complaints about noise at 2900 E. l0th
Street and this time it is not a drum but a complete band. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Allen, the City Manager report on this next week. Councilman
Colburn stated this is taking up the Council's time and could be handled by
a phone call to the Police Department or the City Manager. Motion failed by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan, Nays: Colburn, Gautereaux.
Absent: Hogue.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN asked if there could be a 1911 Act on Hoover Avenue between
18th and 24th Streets. City Manager Hess asked if an Act had been petitioned.
Councilman Morgan stated the people want one but need help in making up a
petition. The City Manager stated petitions are already made up; all the
people needed to do was to request them.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated a request to increase the pay of Police Department
sergeants and lieutenants was referred to the Finance Committee and the Civil
Service Commission recommended approval. Moved by Morgan, we adopt their
recommendation and putit in effect at this time. Motion died for lack of
second.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he sponsors Les Shons who placed second in the cleanup
campaign and who would like a no -fee permit to sell candy at the Maytime Band
Review to raise funds to send some girls to camp. City Manager Hess stated
he had been contacted by telephone.
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MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated in regard to the noise problem mentioned by Council-
man Morgan, he would ask the City Manager to notify the Police Department
there is a problem and if Ordinances are being violated, they be enforced,
Councilman Morgan stated he would like a report from the City Manager.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported the South Bay Chiropractic Association requested
the Council designate the weekcf"i4fay 1w8,1965, as "Correct Posture Week" and
with the Council's approval, he would so proclaim. Moved by Alien, seconded
by Colburn, the Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
TOM LEONARD, 2740 Lincoln Court, was present and stated he was not satisfied
with the answers as to how Lincoln Acres got into an assessment district with
the County; he understood there should have been a Resolution of Intention;
no notices were posted and he felt the whole thing wassillcgal.
MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be adjourned for the 8:00
o'clock hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:00
p.m. for the City Manager's and City Engineer's special assessment and investi-
gation hearing on the 1911 Act. improvement of 16th Street and Lanoitan Avenue.
The meeting was called back to order at 9:00 p.m. Council members present:
Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Hogue.
City Manager Hess announced the recommendation of the hearing officers would
be presented later in the meeting.
RAYMOND A, WHITER, 4470 Braeburn Road, San Diego, was present and asked to
be relieved of the contract on the new Civic Center. Mayor Gautereaux stated
this matter would come up under New Business. Victor H. Orn, Planet Insurance
Company, authorized bonding agent for Raymond A. Whitwer, was present and
urged the Council to allow the bid to be rescinded.
BUSTER BURGESS, Red-E-Crete, 225 W. 26th Street, was present and stated they
are adding to their existing warehouse; he had requested a waiver and offered
to put up a faithful performance bond until there is a 1911 Act and the street
is paved but the waiver was denied, (Councilman Hogue arrived and took his
place at the meeting,) Mayor Gautereaux stated Council action was based on
the Engineering recommendation there was no reason why the improvements should
not be made. Mr. Burgess stated it would be the only sidewalk in this area
and would be a hazard. Mayor Gautereaux stated when property is improved,
street improvements have to be made to conform to Ordinance; there may never
be a 1911 Act improvement on the street but the street might be improved as
a result of the improvement of property. Councilman Morgan stated the
Planning Commission recommended waiver of the curbs until a 1911 Act goes in
or the City requests the curbs and sidewalks be put in. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Colburn,, we go along with the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Mayor Gautereaux stated unless the terminology is changed, he would not support
the motion; the motion should state a bond be posted and the waiver granted
until such time as the City requests the improvements be made. Mr. Burgess
said he would write a letter in conformance to the Mayor's suggestion. Moved
by Hogue, seconded by Allen, it be tabled until the letter is received.Carried
by unanimous vote, Mayor Gautereaux asked Mir. Burgess to submit the letter
to be placed on the Agenda.
RONA KOLODZIEJ, representing the Su -Hi Pep Club, was present and requested a
no -fee permit to sell candy at the Maytime Band Review, proceeds to be used
to send cheer leaders to camp this summer. Moved by Hogue, seconded 'by Colburn
a no -fee permit be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn; Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS read the report of the hearing officers, of the Special
Investigation Assessment Hearing, 16th and Lanoitan Avenue: 9 oral protests
and 81 written protests; the written protests represented 29.02% of the total
area in the district; 70.98% were in favor or did not express their feelings.
The City Manager stated the hearing officers recommended the project proceed
as a 1911 Act project. Moved by Morgan, it be placed on the Agenda for next
week. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn,
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the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, this 1911 Act be continued
and referred to the City Attorney for further processing, Carried, by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8894, "RESOL.UTION DETERMINING THAT PROJECT SHOULD PROCEED
(16th Street and Lanoitan Avenue, Assessment District No, 140)" 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.
THE HEARING ON RESOLUTION OP INTENTION NO. $866 (16th and Lanoitan Avenue,
Assessment District No, 140) was held at this time. Patricia Sherman,
1236 E. 16th Street, was present and stated when 16th Street is improved a
speed limit should be imposed. Mayor Gautereaux suggested she communicate
with City Manager Hess. No others wished to be heard in this regard. City
Clerk Minogue reported 81 written protests were received. Moved by Alien,
seconded by Hogue, the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. a resolution ordering work (16th Street and Lanoitan
Avenue, Assessment District No. 140), was presented. Moved by Allen,seconded
by Hogue, the reading of the Resolution be waived and -it be adopted by reading
of the title only. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien,
Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8895, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK (16th Street and Lanoitan
Avenue, Assessment District No, 140)." Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux, Nays: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO.a resolution adopting wage scale (16th Street and Lanoitan
Avenue, Assessment District No. 140), was presented. Moved by Hogue,seconded
by Allen, the reading of the Resolution be waived and -it be adopted by reading
of the title only. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8896, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE (16th Street and Lanoitan
Avenue, Assessment District No. 140)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn,
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien,
Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux, Nays: Morgan.
THE CITY'S ASSESSMENT #35 in the amount of $76.75 for Assessment District No.
140 was presented, Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the assessment be
approved and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the progress of the banked shuffleboard
for the Senior Citizens, a newly constructed, standard shuffleboard court was
installed; that on June 4, 1963, Councilman Morgan asked that monies be set -
aside for banked shuffleboard, City Manager Hess stated petitions were cir-
culated in December, 1964 among the individuals who use the shuffleboard as
to their desires and they were almost unanimous in preferring a standard court
and it was decided to proceed with a standard court which has been completed.
Petitions were circulated again on April 23rd and it was determined a banked
court was not favored.
CITY MANAGER MESS recommended an appropriate plaque be installed on a stone-
work monument in El Toyon Park east of "Q" Avenue, naming that portion of the
park the "Hamilton Stewart Mall" and if Council is in accord, arrangements
be made for a dedication ceremony. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the
City Manager's recommendation be approved and Mr. Stewart's widow and children
invited. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,
Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None.
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CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported sealed bids for the Civic Center and Emergency
Operating Center were opened in her office at 3:00 p,m. April 21st, They were:
Golden Construction Company $1,017,000, Riha Construction Company $1,013,000,
and Raymond A. Whitwer $931,000, City Manager Hess stated in view of the
possibility of pending litigation, he would recommend the Council adjourn to
executive session for discussion of this matter. Moved by Colburn, seconded
by Hogue, the Council.idjourn to executive session at the conclusion of the
Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Morgan requested the bids for
the alternates be read, They were: Golden Construction Company #'1 $9,000,
#2 $13,000, #3 $9,000, #4 $12,400, #5 $22,000; Riha Construction Company
#1 $8,000, #2 $2,300, #3 $9,000, #4 $9,000, #5 $14,900; Raymond A, Whitwer
#1 $7,500, #2 $4,000, #3 $6,000 #4 $9,000, #5 $20,000.
A COMMUNICATION from the State Board of Equalization in regard to the Institute
on Government at San Diego State College June 17, 1965, was presented. Moved
by Allen, seconded by Morgan, a Resolution be adopted endorsing this and a membe
of the Council and staff be detailed to attend. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORIGINAL APPLICATION FOR OFF -SALE BEER & WINE license by John D, and Vera I.
Geisbrecht, dba J. & V. Superette, 2035 Highland Avenue, 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: Morgan.
ORIGINAL APPLICATION FOR OFF -SALE BEER & WINE license by Dale L, and Loudonia
N. Miller, dba D. & J. Produce, 2840 National Avenue, was presented. Moved
by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the application be filed. Carried, by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None,
Abstaining: Morgan.
A COMMUNICATION FROM THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION,
requesting pay rates be brought up to County average, and the Friday after
Thanksgiving be made a holiday for City employees, was presented. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Hogue, both items be referred to the Finance Committee.
Carried by unanimous vote.
MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION meeting of April 2lst were presented.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8897, "RESOLUTION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS (General to Park Fund
$25,000.00)" was read, Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of Certificate of Insurance for the R. E.
Hazard Construction Company (relating to Specifications 696, 1911 Act on "J",
"K" and 21st Street), and a Certificate of Insurance for the V. R. Dennis
Construction Company, The City Manager stated both certificates were reviewed
by his office and the City Attorney and suggested they be filed. Ordered filed
by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated there was a budget matterin the Drainage Fund
relating to aerial surveys, which will be conducted for the entire City of
National City. The City Manager stated $13,000.00 was budgeted; a commitment
was obtained from a firm known as PhotogreAmmat4tfor the entire project in
the amount of $90240.00 and suggested the Council direct the City Attorney to
prepare a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with this
firm to conduct the work as outlined, Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to escrows, the property sold to Fritz
Nachant is being held. The Real Estate Committee stipulated an easement be
provided for a railroad spur across a portion of property purchased from the
City, making no mention of any stipulation relating to his adjoining property
owned in fee and the Council approved the stipulation. City Manager Hess
stated the Railroad determined, because of the location of a high tension
power line, it would be necessary for the entire spur line to be on his
property. The City Manager stated Mr. Nachant feels if the entire spur line
*Aerial Surveying and Engineering Co.
(Correcte d 5/4/65)
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is to be on his property, he would like to see the stipulation requiring the
10 foot easement removed; and should any of the property owners to the south
require railroad use, they provide their own easements, City Manager Hess
suggested the City Attorney be directed to delete this portion of the escrow
instructions, Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's
recommendation be approved. City Manager Hess stated we are not giving up
anything, just saving a sale, Councilman Morgan stated he was not willing
to delete the easement because of the price until we find out for sure that
no one else wants the railroad back there. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Chair
would recommend this item be tabled until next week and the escrow held open.
Councilman Colburn stated the price of the property was based on this easement;
had the easement not been considered at that time, the price would have
increased. Mayor Gautereaux stated this should be studied. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Hogue, this item be tabled. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a letter from Castle Rambler, Inc.,
requesting a six months extension for start of construction at the southwest
corner of 30th and National Avenue, and stating they arranged for a cost
plus contract and applied for a permit with the idea of completing details
as the work progressed; the City Building Department requires complete plans.,
calculations, etc. before starting (the plans received by the City were
incomplete and could not be approved) and in order to comply they requested
an extension of six months. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, we refuse
this extension until these people comply or we will take the property back and
resell it. City Manager Hess stated they have until May 5th to comply and
they have been provided with all of the information needed to submit a complete
set of comprehensive plans. Mayor Gautereaux stated this property has now
been held for a year pending several presentations as to how they were going
to proceed; one of the principals informed him recently the reason for not
complying was they were working on the new Plymouth dealership in Chula Vista
and they had not been in a position to proceed; they intended to keep the
Plymouth agency in Chula Vista and bring the Rambler agency to National City
and they would be proceeding with the plans. Mayor Gautereaux stated he
didn't feel that sufficient faith has been shown and if it is not shown by
May 5th, this action is justified. Mayor Gautereaux asked for the motion to
be road. "Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the extension be refused
unless they comply or take the property back." Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux, Nays: Morgan.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported the Lions Club requested the use of Kimball Park
for their annual Fourth of July celebration July 3-4, 1965, and a permit to
install booths, etc., on a no -fee basis, and the City participate in the cost
of the fireworks as in the past. The City Manager suggested $500.00 be
budgeted for the fireworks, and the request be granted. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Alien, the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote,
to..witt Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of copy of a Resolution from the County -
Board of Supervisors, "Cooperation with the United States of America concern-
ing the channel entries at Sweetwater River, San Diego County." Ordered filed
by unanimous vote.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported plans and specifications were completed for
the extension of 30th Street from Coolidge Avenue to the first railroad spur
and bids will be opened on May 17th,
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the regular meeting adjourn to executive
session. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
The regular meeting was called back to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 10:43 p.m.
Council members present: Alien, Colburn,,, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Absent:
None.
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CITY MANAGER HESS recommended the contract for the Civic Center and Emergency
Operating Center be awarded to the low bidder, Raymond A. Whitwer, for his
base bid price plus all of the alternates, total price $977,500.00. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved.
Councilman Morgan stated the contract should not be awarded to a person who..
does not want to build the City Hall. Councilman Hogue stated he didn't feel
he had the intelligence or knowledge of contract work to make a decision as
to whether the contract should be awarded to a higher bidder; this man should
take his course as to whether he wants to build this building or not and let
the Courts or someone else decide the legality of the whole thing. Councilman
Hogue stated he didn't want the people of National City asking him why he
awarded.. the contract to someone else for -a difference of around $50,000,00,,
Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,
Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8898, "AWARD OF CONTRACT (Civic Center and Emergency Operating
Center)" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded --by Hogue, the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to..wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,
Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:47 p.m.
*YOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA''
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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