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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965 06-22 CC MIN138 National City, California, June 22, 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, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bailey, Carstens, Gautereaux, Hess, Minogue, Associate Civil Engineer Newberry, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Hess followed with invocation by Mayor Gautereaux. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented pins and certificates to Police Officers Hill and Baker who completed twenty years of service with the City. RESOLUTION NO. 8944, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNICIPAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD (Senior Class of 1965)" 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. Mayor Gautereaux presented a trophy to representative5of the senior class, Cindy Heath and Susan ihitloCC and to Civics teacher, Mitchell Gegax. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented a certificate of service to City Manager Hess. The Mayor also presented a ring, a gift from members of the City Council and the Department Heads, to Mr. Hess. George Burns, President of the employees` association, was present and presented a portable television set, a gift from the employees, to Mr. Hess. Mayor Gautereaux recognized Mrs. Joanne Hess who was seated in the audience. City Manager Hess made a short speech of thanks and said in part that National City had been good to him and his family, they had enjoyed good health, and his children were rec- eiving a good education. CITY CLERK MINOGUE requested approval of the minutes of the June 15th meeting be deferred until the next meeting, for reasons of uniformity revised minutes would be distributed to the Council. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. , resolution amending that certain agreement between City of National City and City of Chula Vista providing for use of pound facilities 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. 8945, " UTION AMENDING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ANb CHULA VISTA PROVIDING FOR USE OF POUND FACILITIES." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8946, "RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. $934, SETTING HEARING DATE FOR CLOSING OF ALLEY FROM 15TH S REET TO 16TH STREET, BETWEEN NATIONAL AVENUE AND ''A' A ENUE," 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. RESOLUTION NO, 8947, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Charles J. and Dorthy I.Ramm)" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. City Manager Hess stated the grant deed was necessary to the "K" Avenue improvement. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 827 (providing for the removal of abandoned vehicles after 72 hours) was presented for the first reading. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the Ordinance be waived and the first reading be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 827." 139 CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported he had certificates of insurance for James J. Peluso, dba San Diego Fireworks Display, covering the Lion's Club fireworks display in 'Kimball Pane. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the certificates of insurance be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the Council acted to foreclose on the trust deed (Canteen Service) which the City holds as beneficiary; to proceed further it will be necessary to have the trust deed and note delivered to the Ban:: of America. The City Attorney stated the trust deed and note were being held by the City Clerk and recommended she be authorized to forward them to the Bank of America and to take whatever other action might be necessary to continue with the foreclosure. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. THE HEARING ON THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 8919 (1911 Act Improvement of 9th Street and "::" Avenue, Assessment District No. 143) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported no written protests were received. There was no one present in this regard. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the hearing be closed and it be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Assistant City Manager.Osburn read .the results of the opening of the sealed bids in the City Clerk's office at 3:00 p.m., June 21st. M. L. Chilcote $12,961.41; Daley Corporation $14,565.93; Ferry Brothers Construction Company $13,272.99; Griffith Company $13,299.13; and R. E. Hazard Contracting Company $14,295.00. Mr. Osburn read the City Engineer's recommendation the contract for the work be awarded to M. L. Chilcote, low bidder, and all other bids re- jected. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, the reading of the resolution of award of contract be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8948, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (9th Street and "`i" Avenue, Assessment District No. 143)." Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. , resolution adopting wage scale (9th Street and ",t" Avenue, Assessment District No. 143) was presented. Moved by Alien, 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. 8949, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE (9th Street and "'.X" Avenue, Assessment District No. 143). Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. THE HEARING ON INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE portions of Wilson Avenue was held at this time. The City Clerk reported no written protests were received. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the hear- ing be closed and it be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the resolution authorizing execution of order to vacate and close portions of Wilson Avenue be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8950, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF WILSON AVENUE." 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. RESOLUTION NO. , resolution dedicating street (Wilson Avenue), 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. 8951, "RESOLUTION DEDICATING STREET (Wilson Avenue)." 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. 6/22/65 140 COUNCILMAN HCGUE stated the Council recently voted to participate in a youth employment program, through the San Diego Urban League, and he felt not enough of our young people knew about it. Councilman Hogue announced all young people attending school, over 16 years of age, whose family income was below $4,000.00 per year, and who were interested in obtaining summer employment should contact City Employment office for information; if there are not sufficient applicants from Natoonal City, the jobs will be filled by young people from other cities. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX announced he would appoint Mrs. Phyllis Baker to the Library Board of Trustees to fill Mrs. Wilson's expired term with the approval of the Council. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the appointment of Mrs. Baker be approved. Councilman Morgan inquired if this was the Mayor's policy; Mrs. Wilson has served for more than 24 years and her experience is valuable to the Board. Councilman Hogue stated new blood can add vitality; it is possible the same people are relied on for too many responsibilities. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX announced the National League of Cities will hold a conference in Detroit on July 24th and requestCouncil support of the Conference and Vice Mayor Alien's attendance as representative of National City. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's request be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Allen MERRILL STAMPER, representing the National City Firemen's Relief Association, was present, and stated the budget would be voted on and urged the members of the Council to grant a 5% pay increase to all employees. Mr. Stamper said there should not be a disparity between Police and Fire Department pay; although the City Manager reported it was the trend in the State his information was the pay generally was in the same rate ranges and the trend was for shorter work weeks for firemen. MRS. WALTER I. WDOLFORD, 1747 East 24th Street, was present and stated she would like to dedicate 10 feet for street purposes and have a grade established in order to continue with the development of 1 acre of her property for apartments. Mayor Gautereaux advised Mrs. Woolford the Council could �aot make a decision without a recommendation from the Planning or Engineering Departments. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Alien, i.t be referred to the Engineering Department and the Planning Department. Carried by unanimous vote. DR. E. K. DISTLER, 4819 Santa Monica, San Diego, was present and read a letter from Robert A. Natoli, Canteen Services, to Mayor Gautereaux outlining their position in regard to the land purchased from the City of National City, their litigation with Capital Lands Co., their reasons for having located elsewhere for a two year period and expressing their wish to fullfil their moral obligations to the City. Dr. Distler stated they were still willing to build on the property if the litigation was decided in their favor and inquired if it would be possible to delay the suit to recover the property until the litigation with Capital Lands was decided. City Manager Hess stated the point is the City is foreclosing at this time because Canteen was behind in their payments three months; it had nothing to do with the litigation with Capital Lands; and if the City continues with it's action it can always be taken out of court. Dr. Distler stated he was willing to pay the three months' back payments, but was advised he could not because he was not the owner. City Attorney Carstens stated there are two separate things:the City's lawsuit itself has not been filed but the foreclosure is in process now; the notice of foreclosure will probably be recorded this week and the foreclosure will not become final for a period of 90 days. Mayor Gautereaux recommended the letter from Mr. Natoli be filed with the City Attorney and the City Clerk. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/22/65 141 COUNCILMAN MORGAN inquired if the Vice Mayor's trip to the League Conference in Detroit would be paid from the Mayor's or the City Council's travel account. City Manager Hess stated it all came out of the same pocket and would make no difference at the end of the year. Councilman Morgan stated he did not want to see the Council account in the red. City Manager Hess said the minutes are sent to the City Auditors each week and they would know the expense was authorized by the City Council. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $57,965.89. Moved by Alien, 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 $52.80; Retirement $5,314.53; Total $5,367.33. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to the disposition of plans and specifications for the Civic Center and DOC in the amount of approximately $3,500.00, Article 10 of the agreement with the architect called for eleven plans to the City without charge; fifty-seven sets were issued to contractors and sub -contractors at a cost of $61.68 each, (total $3,515.86) which was paid on June 1, 1965. THE MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD meeting of June 3, 1965, were presented. Mayor Gautereaux stated in addition to the minutes there was a communication recommending capital improvements and pending the arrival of the new Director of Parks and Recreation he would recommend the Council accept the recommendations and set up a program as to how they may be budgeted. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Councilman Morgan inquired if there was money in the budget for these items this year or will there be at a later time. City Manager Hess said monies for these particular items would have to come from new sources such as land sales, increased sales taxes, etc. Mayor Gautereaux said he would like to see priorities established for each of the items as all of them could not be financed without another bond issue; they shoul3be referred to the Finance Committee and the new department head and scheduled to the City's ability to accomplish the projects. Vice Mayor Allen stated the chairman of the PRAB stated a desire to have Director of Planning Stockman sit in on their meetings and if Mrs. Stockman could do that he was certain it would be helpful. Councilman Hogue stated he thought the PRAB was advisory to the Council and asked if they were also a planning board. City Manager Hess suggested any boards requesting staff help refer the request to the City Manager'. office to best utilize the talents and experience of department heads. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the minutes be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. THE COMMUNICATION FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD recommending a program for the development of E1 Toyon, Kimball and Las Palmas Parks was presented. Mayor Gautereaux stated it was covered in the discussion of the PRAB minutes. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, it be included in the motions in regard to the PRAB minutes. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION FROM KENNETH G. BEYER, mayor, city of Clairmont, in regard to an exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Garrison Theatre June 12th through July 15th was presented. Mayor Gautereaux stated it was for information only and required no action. ASSISTANT CITY MANNER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from Carl Ruther- ford, Manager of the Municipal Golf Course requesting permission to lower the fees: $1.00 for first and second rounds ( no additional fee for third round) weekdays and $1.25 for first round and $1.00 for second round ( no all day fee) for weekends, etc. 6/22/65 142 Mr. Osburn stated the contract, article 6, allows the Council to adjust the fees by adoption of a resolution. The Assistant City Manager recommended the fees be lowered as requested. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Assistant City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented a copy of "DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS $600,000.000 GENERAL OBLIGATION 1965 CIVIC CENTER BONDS, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY" prepared by J.B. Hanuer & Co. and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented a certified copy of a California Highway Commission Resolution, adopting location for State Highway and declaring a Freeway (Road 11-SD-54-PM) and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated the following personnel were eligible for step increases, which were approved by their department heads and the City Manager's office; Francis Turnbow Step D, Ben Bowman Step E, and John Morgan Step B. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the step increases be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported City Librarian Baeder requested the use of the Community Building on Friday, August 27th, at 10:00 a.m. to present a puppet show to the Children of National City as a reward for their participation in the summer reading program. Mr. Osburn recommended the request be approved. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Assistant City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented the San Diego County Water Authority's report of operations for the month of May. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OSBURN read a letter of resignation from the National City Public Library from Barbara Hatcher effective June 14th. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, the resignation be accepted and a letter of thanks be issued. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of the escrow papers and a)reement covering the sale of land to Fritz Nachant and recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS presented the tentative operating fiscal year 1965-66 budget amd read his cover letter to the budget dated June 22nd. The City Manager read a synopsis of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the budget be approved. Councilman Morgan stated he discussed the budget and there were a few things he was not happy with. Councilman Hogue asked a series of questlons..ip regard to specific items in the budget and made several suggestio s• 'the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue, Morgan. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested the Council adjourn to executive session at the completion of the agenda. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of Summons, Complaint for Personal Injuries an behalf of a minor, and Claim for Personal Injuries on behalf of a minor after 100 days, for and on behalf of Timothy Ray Gard, a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem, Esther Marie Sanders, vs City of National City, Black Corporation, White Corporation and Does I through XV, and stated copies were referred to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. 6/22/65 143 CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of Summons, Complaint for Personal Injuries on behalf of a minor, and Claim for Personal Injuries on behalf of a minor after 100 days, for and on behalf of Timothy Ray Gard, a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem, Esther Marie Sanders, vs City of National City, Black Corporation, White Corporation and Does I through XV, and stated copies were refereed to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of Summons and Complaint for Personal Injury for and on behalf of Daniel Edwin Green, a minor, by Daniel Rolla Anderson, his guardian ad litem, vs City of National City and Does I through X, and stated copies were refezed to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of letters of acknowledgement of resolutions from Senator SChrade, Assemblyman Alfred E. Alquist and Assembly Richard J. Donovan and stated they would be on file in her office. ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER NEWBERRY reported constructicn on Euclid Avenue (4th to 8th Street) was underway, on 30th Street from Coolidge Avenue to the Railroad grading was started today, Highland Avenue south of Sweetwater Bridge was underway, and the 16th Street Storm Drain was underway. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommendation of June 14 to grant a waiver for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks at 2039 Bast 12th Street requested by Louis W. Grimmer. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommendation of June 14th that Resolution No. 8887, Section 2, Paragraph f be amended to allow the continued use of the home known as 541 V Avenue for four patients for 365 days from June 14, 1965. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Moved by HOGUE, seconded by Allen, the meeting be adjourned to executive session. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. THE ADJOURNED MEETING of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 10:18 p A. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated in the executive session the council recommended Mr. Cleo Osburn be appointed permanent City Manager and Mr. Osburn recommended the temporary appointment of Mr. Guy Huffaker to serve as his administrative assistant. MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, Mr. Osburn be appointed permanent City Manager at a salary of $14,000.00 per year. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue. Absent: Morgan MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Allen, Mr. Huffaker be appointed on a temporary basis as administrative assistant at salary Range 29. Carried, by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue. Absent: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX announced Councilman Morgan was absent from the adjourned meeting as he was to undergo surgery in the morning. The Mayor said the prayers of the Council will be with him for a speedy recovery. 6/22/65 144 Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be adjourned to 7:30 p. m., Tuesday, July 6, 1965. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLE"K R, CITY/OF NATIO AL CITY, CALIFORNIA . 6/22/ 65