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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965 05-04 CC MIN86 MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by April the company namechanged to by unanimous vote. Absent: National City, California, May 4, 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, Hogue,Morgan, Gautereaux, Council members absent: Colburn. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens, Gautereaux, Hess, Minogue, Assoc. Civil Engineer Newberry, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Hess followed with invocation by the Reverend Harry W. Huntsman, First Methodist Church. Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting of 27th be approved with the following correction: Page 83, Paragraph 9, c anc9e. Aerial Surveying & Engineering Company. Carried Coiburn. RESOLUTION NO. 8899, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR AERIAL SURVEY" was read, Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogpe,-the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. RESOLUTION NO. 8900, "RESOLUTION ENDORSING INSTITUTE ON GOVERNMENT," was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. RESOLUTION NO. 8901, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A SOUTH BAY GUIDANCE CENTER" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, 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. , a resolution granting special use permit pursuant to Ordinance No. 962 (John M. Richardson), was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Alien, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8902, "RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962 (John M. Richardson)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan., Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. , a resolution authorizing execution of corporation grant deed (S. & A. Investment Company), 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. 8903, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION GRANT DEED (S. & A. Investment Company)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8904, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT (Walton)," was read, Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the ResolutiOn,be adopted. Councilman Morgan stated he did not see why we have to take land sales money on which we have a trust deed and then take a second; a subordination claiise`is nothing but a second trust deed . Councilman Hogue stated this might be dangerous. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux, Nays: Hogue, Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. a,resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, directing the City Clerk to publish notice inviting sealed proposals for bonds of said City, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only.' Carried by unanimous vote. 5/4/65 87 RESOLUTION NO. 8905, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERIC TO PUBLISH NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR BONDS OF SAID CITY." 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. 8906, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER TO PLANS FOR CIVIC CENTER," was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted,, City Manager Hess stated the architect and City Manager believe the City would be in a better position from the fiscal point of view and from the construction point of view, to have a planned management counsel- ing service handle the work along with the contractor; the change order will allow Mr. Whitwer (the contractor) to employ the Management Counseling Corpor- ation. The City Manager stated the change order would amount to a total . allowance of $1,437.50; the City will have stronger and tighter control over the contractor's work, we will know whether or not he is on schedule, ahead of schedule or behind schedule; along with the contract the City will be provided with a schematic drawing and each week the counseling service will review the work performed. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. , a resolution directing notice of filing of assessment and time of hearing thereon ("J't Avenue, "K" Avenue, 21st Street and 23rd Street, Assessment District No. 139), 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 unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8907, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON ("J" Avenue, "K" Avenue, 21st Street and 23rd Street, Assessment District No. 139)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance of the City of National City, California, providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds of said City in the amount of $600,000.00, was presented for the first reading. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000.00." CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated it was requested a resolution be prepared endorsing legislation introduced by Assemblyman Barnes regarding control of certain literature. The City Attorney said he was advised Assembly Bill 1313 was defeated by a tie vote and, therefore, the resolution became a moot question. City Attorney Carstens stated there are other measures on the sub- ject to be considered by the various committees in the near future. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS said the Council would recall the denial of application for leave to file claim for Timothy Ray Gard because of certain defects. The City Attorney stated the people representing this minor petitioned the Court for a hearing which will be at 10:00 a.m., Department One, Superior Court, on May 18th, and asked the Council for authorization to represent the City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney's request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated the City of El Cajon opposes the transit bill and asked if their people vote against it, can they be forced to go ahead over their wishes. Councilman Morgan asked if this is part of the Bill and it is voted down, would the City of National City be forced into this. City Manager Hess stated he could not answer the question but would be glad to research it and bring back an answer. Councilman Morgan stated if that is the case, he would do everything he could to beat it. Councilman Colburn stated the Bill will be similar to the one for the Unified Port Authority; when Coronado voters defeated it, Coronado was blanketed in and the same thing would happen to El Cajon even if a majority in El Cajon voted against it. Moved by Morgan, 5/4/65 88 seconded by Colburn, a communication be sent to Assemblyman Donovan opposing this Bill in its present form. Councilman Colburn asked the maker of the motion to oonsider if this is the proper time to do this and asked for a report from the City Attorney; he said El Cajon could find a loophole if possible and he did not wish to oppose the Bill without full knowledge of its contents. Councilman Morgan stated he was opposed to it, would not support it and if it is in line, he would withdraw the motion and get more facts next week. Vice Mayor Allen said the State law requires that a certain percentage of the voters sign a petition for a vote by the people. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Billis only a permissive measure giving the County of San Diego an opportunity to form a district for the purpose of carrying on transportation in the County of San Diego. The Mayor explained the vote in this permissive act is an inside -outside vote because of geographical population represen- tation with the City of San Diego and outside entities comprising basic metropolitan San Diego. Mayor Gautereaux stated the people have the right to express their desires either for or against the measure if an election is called; this is fair and equitable;the inside and outside areas having the right to support or oppose the measure; if the voters of National City did not support it at the polls but the majority of the people in the outside territory did support it, it could be adopted. Councilman Colburn stated National City benefits by the present transit system and would continue to benefit; El Cajon maintains a position of disinterest, they say they can get along without it running through their town as they want to form their own. Councilman Colburn stated if a certain area would not benefit by the proposed system, they should be allowed to be eliminated at their request. Councilman Colburn withdrew his second. Motion died for lack of second, Councilman Morgan requested a report from the City Manager. VICE MAYOR ALLEN reported he attended "Law For a Day" at the Municipal Court in Chula Vista presided over by Judge Manuel Kugler and was pleased to note National City was well represented, and especially pleased that the essay was read by a Sweetwater High School student. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated as the transit matter was discussed relative to the Bill and what our position should be and as the Bill was introduced, he believed a transportation district could be formed in San Diego County to resolve the problem of providing adequste transportation for today and tomorrow. The Mayor said it is dangerous at this point for any policymaker to take a negative attitude toward this Bill which could solve this problem. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a proclamation designating the week of May 9-16 as "National Girls Club Week." Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue,the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a proclamation designating the week of May 9-15 as "Police Week" and May 15th as "Peace Officers Memorial Day." Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented a proclamation designating May 21st as "National Defense Transportation Day" and the week of May 16-23 as "National Trans- portation Week" and stated,with Council approval, he would so proclaim. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported he was advised the Sister City Committee membership, waned due to members moving out of town and stated names of persons who would be intereeted in serving on this Committee were forwarded to him. limps Gautereaux suggested we communicate through our news media the Sisterrommittee was in need of membership and urge anyone interested to communicate with his office. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated some time ago the South Bay Historical Society requested a Historical Committee be established in National City; publicity was given to this matter but no Committee has been established. The Mayor stated he would urge any citizen in the community interested in the history of National City to communicate with his office or any member of the Council. 5/4/65 89 MAYOR GAUTEPEAUX requested permission to attend the Annual Conference of Mayors May 29th through June 2nd in St. Louis. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, -permission be granted. Councilman Morgan stated he had not seen a thing come out of these trips that was beneficial to the City. Mayor Gautereaux stated he had gained as the Mayor attending the conferences with'dedicated interest. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. THE REVEREND HARRY W. HUNTSMAN, First Methodist Church, was present and expressed his appreciation for the police work in National City, stating he had done a lot of work for youth in trouble elsewhere and there has been no reason for him to get involved in National City. Reverend Huntsman stated he felt this was due largely to the professional attitude of the policemen. Councilman Hogue stated he felt a lot of the success with the children of our community could be attributed to the parents; he has never seen parents any- where take the interest in the activities of their children as in National City. The Reverend Huntsman said he invited friends from other cities who assisted in community youth work to National City to see the park program and the Boys/ and Girls/ Clubs. BUSTER BURGESS, Red-E-Crete, 225 W. 26th. Street, was present and inquired in regard to Council action on his letter requesting waiver of curbs and sidewalks. Director of Planning Stockman read the communication from Red-E-Crete. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission/s recommendation be approved and the request of Mr. Burgess be granted subject to the filing of a faithful performance bond by Red-E-Crete. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Alien, Hogue., ROBERT R. MOORE, 427 "F" Avenue, was present and stated he understood there were two petitions protesting the banked shuffleboard court. Mr. Moore sub- mitted a petition signed by 50 senior citizens in favor of a banked shuffleboar_ court. Councilman Hogue stated the City Manager reported petitions were circulated and the individuals were almost unanimous in preferring the standard court, which has been completed. Councilman Morgan stated that all of the people he had talked with were in favor of the banked type shuffleboard. City Manager Hess stated that the President of the Shuffleboard Court circulated a petition, participants who regularly use the court had an opportunity to sign and they were overwhelmingly in favor of a straight court, not a banked court. Councilman Morgan asked if a banked court could be put in now. City Manager Hess stated he would bring back a report. BOB WORTHY, President, National City Jaycees, was present and announced the annual Miss National City Contest would be held at 8:00 p.m., May 22nd, at the National City Junior High School; the Mayor, Council members and City officials were invited to attend. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated the Maytime Band Review was good with one exception: units were two blocks apart. Councilman Hogue stated the parade is delayed by the judging. ROBERT R. MOORE, 427 "F" Avenue, stated the lines on the existing shuffleboard court should be 3/4 inch minimum. Councilman Morgan requested this be included in the City Manager's report. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $61,603.59. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same.. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 19,884.64 Traffic Safety 3,199.83 Park 2,104.24 Retirement 5,335.68 Gas Tax 5,875.98 Special Street 3,667.80 Sewer 7,670.40 Total $ 47,738.57 5/4/65 90 MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the bills be a proved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported sealed bids for three vehicles were opened in her office on April 26th. The results including trade-in, total cost to City were: Vehicle A, one 3/4 ton Cab and Chassis: Stanley Dodge-Simca, Inc. $2,047.51; Vehicle B, one 5 yard dump truck: D & P Truck Company $5,362.80, Stanley Dodge-Simca, Inc. $5,499.90; Vehicle C, one standard 4 door sedan: McCune Motors Fury 1 $2,242.72, McCune Motors Belvedere 1 $2,206.04, Stanley Dodge-Simca, Inc. Coronet $2,340.00. City Manager Hess suggested we accept the low bid for Vehicle A (the 3/4 ton truck) with no trade-in and the City would have an additional vehicle. The City Manager recommended the contract be awarded to D & P Truck Company for Vehicle B (5 yard dump truck). On Vehicle C (the standard 4 door sedan), the City Manager recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder for the Fury without a trade-in. City Manager Hess stated the reeolution accepting bids contains the low bid prices for vehicles A and C without trades and Vehicle B with trade. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Council- man Morgan asked what the City Manager planned to do with the vehicles not traded. City Manager Hess stated we are not adding any new vehicles; on Vehicle A we were only being allowed $111.00 trade-in on a pickup truck and it is worth more to the City to keep it if only for spare parts; on Vehicle B, the 5 yard dump truck, there will be a trade-in and no additional vehicle; as to Vehicle C, the 4-door sedan, we are one vehicle short and one of the fire marshals is using a pool car; it will be added to the pool as we were only being allowed $75.00 trade-in. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Nbne. 8908* RESOLUTION NO. R902, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLES", was read. 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. A COMMUNICATION FROM P.I.P.E, NEWS BUREAU in regard to their coverage of the Civic Center bid was presented, City Manager Hess stated it was for inform- ation only. A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER FOSTER requesting the abandonment of sewer easement at the southeast corner of 8th and Euclid Avenue was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Engineer's recommendation in regard to the request of Mr. Ralph R, Radford be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. AN APPLICATION for refund of $25.00 performance bond by B. F. Allen, 430 "L" Avenue, was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue., Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. AN APPLICATION for 235 S. Kenton, was request be granted vote, to -wit: Ayes refund of $25.00 performance bond by Mrs. Grace M. Martin, presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the and,warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following : Allen, Colburn, Hogue,`'Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY in regard to the proposed Chula Vista Airpark was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, it be referred to the City Manager for disposition. Carried by unanimous vote. C'FY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of the Walton escrow papers and suggested they be filed and the Deed of Trust held by the City Clerk. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated possibly by the next Council meeting a recommendation could be made concerning a formal and official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Civic Center. *Corrected May 11, 1965 IM 5/4/65 91 CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of the San DiegoZounty [-later Authority's report concerning volumes on hand and the minutes of the Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District's April 6th meeting and suggested they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the National City American Little Leage will hold a dance May 29, 1965, profits to be used for uniforms and equipment for the boys,and they requested the use of 10 folding tables and 100 folding chairs. The City Manager suggested the request be granted for a $ 1.00 fee, with the stipulation they pick up and return the equipment. Moved by Allen, seconded' by Colburn, the City Managerts recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated La Hatitions, a girls service club, subsequent to the Council meeting last week requested a no -fee permit to sell punch at the Maytime Band Review, proceeds to be used for community service projects; the City Manager granted permission to operate on private property. City Manager Hess requested Council ratification. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the granting of no -fee permit be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the State Division of Highways concerning Route 5 at Wabash Boulevard and Route 805 at Division Street (which is part of Route 252). The City Manager stated when the hearing was held at El Toyon School the City of National City favored the southerly route; however, the estimated cost of the northerly route was $1,300,000.00 less. The City Manager reported they have adopted a Resolution indicating they intend to use the northerly route. City Manager Hess suggested, in view of the circumstances, no further hearings are needed and we advise the State Division of Highways. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the State Division of Highways be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of the executed contract for the Civic Center and suggested it be filed along with Change Order No. 1. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported three copies of the first two sections of the City Code were on file in her office for review. ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER NEWBERRY reported work on the improvement of Euclid Avenue, 4th to 8th Streets, would start Monday, May 10th. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN announced due to many activities during the week and poor attendance on Wednesdays, the Chairman of the Planning Commission moved the date of the meetings from the second and fourth Wednesdays to the second and fourth Mondays of each month. RESOLUTION NO. , a resolution authorizing execution of corporation grant deed (Charles M. and Ruth F. Davis, Joseph N. and Mary D. Fox), 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 unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8909, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZINNG EXECUTION OF CORPORATION GRANT DEED (Charles M. and Ruth F. Davis, Joseph N. and Mary D. Fox)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. .Nays.: Morgan-. MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Allen, a letter of recognition be sent to the P.I.P.E News Bureau for carrying the news of our Civic Center bid. Mayor Gautereaux stated a communication would be directed to them by the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated the City of San Diego spent money on a transit study and the Committee recommended they should not take over the transit system now; he could not see why we should be pushing this now, that the City of San Diego will do the proper thing. Mayor Gautereaux stated as the Transit Company is operating at a loss, they have two alternatives; curtail service on less profitable routes orincrease fares. The Mayor stated National City and 5/4/65 92 Chula Vista routes are not the most profitable; senior citizens and the working people of National City might be left without transportation. Vice Mayor Allen observed they were arguing about something that has not happened; none of the Bills has passed the Legislature. Mayor Gautereaux stated we have an important issue before us, transportation for the people of National City. J. W. KIRBY, 225 W. 9th Street, was present and inquired if action was taken in regard to the railroad spur. City Manager Hess stated there was nothing to report at this time. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated if we have the responsibility of transportation to the senior citizens, we have a greater responsibility to our youth in regard to classrooms. MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:06 p.m. ATTEST: 5/4/65.