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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 07-07 CC ADJ MIN88 National City, -California, July 7, 1964 The adjourned meeting of the City Council of June 23, 1964, 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, Foster, Gautereaux, Hergert, Hess, Mnogue, Osburn, Ruehle, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the flag by City Manager Hess followed with invocation by Mayor Gautereaux. RESOIUTIOA-NO. 8701, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS 03,000 from Generalto Library, $20,000 from General to Capital Outlay, and $10,000 from General to Retirement)" was read. Moved by Allen, se- conded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, vogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. RESOLUTION NO. 8702, "RESOLUTION CLOSING PARK CONSTRUCTION FUND AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS TO PARK FUND" was read. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, FI gue,`Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. THE AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1963 and the Auditor's Report of Special 1964 were presented and ordered filed by Colburn. FROM JULY 1, 1962 to JUNE 30, Cash Audit as of April 21, vna imousvote. Absent: MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Allen, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. The adjourned meeting closed at 7:39 p.m. ATTEST: cl f Y CLt, I4AYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 7/7/64 89 National City, California, July 7, 1964 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 7:40 p.m. Council members present: Alien, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Colburn. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hergert, Hess, Minogue, 0sburn, Ruehle, Stockman. RESOLUTION NO. 8703, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNICI- PAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD (Janice Lorraine Clifton)" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. Mayor Gautereaux presented the award to Janice Lorraine Clifton, a student in the second grade chose.. :or her zest for learning, satisfaction from responsibilities and youthful enthusiam. MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the special meeting of June 22nd and the minutes of the regular meeting of June 23rd be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. RESOLUTION NO. 8704, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Corporation Grant Deed from Paradise Valley Sanitarium and Hospital)" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded byMorgan, the Resolution be a- dopted. Vice Mayor Allen stated this is the property necessary to widen Sanitarium Avenue, to be called Euclid Avenue. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. ** RESOLUTION NO. 8706, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION QUITCLAIM DEED (State of California)" was read. Moved by Allen, se- conded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. City Engineer Foster ex- plained the City is deeding a ten foot strip to the State, retaining easement on same, so sidewalks and curbs may be installed for the National Guard. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next resolution grants a special use permit pursuant to Ordinance No. 962 to the Tatco Shipbuilding Company, including the stipulations recommended by the Director of Planning, and suggested the Resolution be read by title only. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, 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, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. RESOLUTION NO. 8707, "RESOLUTION GANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962 (Tatco Shipbuilding Company)". Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Director of Planning Stockman stated the Planning Commission concurred in the recommenda- tion of the City Manager and the Director of Planning as to the stipu- lations and recommended the special use permit be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Allen, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the Ordinance pertaining to the hotel - motel occupancy tax had its first reading at the last meeting and can be read at any time subsequent. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. //oe) ORDINANCE NO. 1440, "AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TAX UPON THE PRIVILEGE OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF." Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan, Absent: Colburn. ** RESOLUTION NO, 8705 on page 98 7/7/64 90 CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the Council referred the question of whether or not a refund on business license may be made to the owners of the National Hotel as they were requested by the City to cease busi- ness; in reviewing the ordinances which apply, no provision which would allow the refund was found; Section 12 of Ordinance No. 708 states there will be no rebate. The CityAttorney stated although this is a unique situation, there is no provision for a refund and recommended the request be denied. Moved by Allen, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved, the request be denied, and the owners so informed. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman ilorgan stated the refund should be made because the City caused them to cease operation. City Manager Hess stated the person applying for the refund leased the prem- ises from the owner; it is not the owner requesting the refund. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved, the request be denied and the manager of the National Hotel be so informed. City Attc(e/tated the minutes of June 23rd stated it was the owner. Mayor Gautereaux stated he was against the motion; he could see no difference between the owner and the lessee. Vice Mayor Allen stated the Council has had the same type situation before and has not refunded business permit fees; and this would set a ptecedent. Councilman Hogue stated we have deprived this man of his right to do business and if there is a way to refund the money he would favor it. Councilman Morgan asked how much money was involved. City Manager Hess said he did not have the exact figure but it was about $7.50 or $8.00. Motion failed to carry by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan. Nays: Hogue, Gautereaux. Absent: Colburn. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Gautereaux, the item be tabled until the next meeting. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen. Absent: Colburn. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported he attended the hearing before the Public Utilities Commission to establish uniform drayage rates in San Diego consistent with rates throughout the State as directed by the Council on the request of the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was ad- journed and to date there is no indication whether or not the petition was successful. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported in regard to the election contest filed several months ago, Judge Hewicker has rendered a decision stating the election of Mrs. Minogue was valid, she was a proper resident of the City for the prescribed time, was duly elected the City Clerk and is entitled to all the benefits accruing from that office. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, a vote of confidence be given Mrs. Minogue. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. COUNCILMAN COLSURN arrived and took his place at the meeting. COUNCILMAN MORGAN inquired when the members of the Council would re- ceive copies of the Budget. City Manager Hess reported they should be in the hands or the Councilmen before the next meeting. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated the grading of El Toyon Park was authorized and inquired when the work would start. City Manager Hess stated the work is being scheduled. Councilman Hogue inquired if it would be feasible to hire a group of boys to work in El Toyon Park. City Mana- ger Hess stated he would take it under consideration with the Director of Parks. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, a group of boys be hired to work on El Toyon Park under the management of one of the members of the Park Maintenance. Councilman Colburn asked if the maker of the motion would ccnsider including the group be hired after Council ap- proval of the City Manager's recommendation. Vice Mayor Allen stated that would tie it up for a week whereas maker of the motion could leave it to the discretion of the City Manager and the Director of Parks if the funds are available, etc. Councilman Hogue restated the motion, a group of our local youths be hired under the employment of the City and under the supervision of Park Maintenance men to work in El Toyon Park and clear the weeds. Seconded by Alien. Vice Mayor Mien stated 7/7/64 91 it should be referred to the City Manager and the Park Superintendent. City Manager Hess stated he would like to have "if deemed advisable" included in the motion. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, "if deemed advisable" be included in the motion. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated some of the Council calla' man who purchased some City land a land speculator and Vice Mayor Allen stated When he saw someone building he would apoligize. Vice Mayor Allen stated he called the Star -News and asked them to put his apology to Mr. Ward Fitzpatrick in the newspaper. VICE MAYOR ALLEN asked to have the motion on the refund of the business permit fee brought back to the floor. Mayor Gautereaux stated the motion was to table the item until the next meeting. ROBERT MILKE, National City Police Officers Association, was present and read a letter to the City Council requesting cooperation of all citizens to make the work of the Police Department more effective. R. M. MOORE, 1624 McKinley Avenue, was present and stated the newspaper stated "smelter smoke ruled out in National City" but the smoke is still present. Mr. Moore said the smoke dirties his home and is a menace. Mayor Gautereaux recommended he take civil action against the owner of the smelter, unless the Council cares to reverse their previous decision, City Manager Hess stated there has been additional investigation since Mr. Moore first complained to the Council but to make further disclo- sures at this time might be detrimental to a case which might be pend- ing. ROBERT AULT, 1624 East 24th Street, representing the Firemen's Relief Association, was present and inquired about a letter requesting pay increases and shorter hours for the fireman and stated if he could assist in justifying the request he would be happy to meet with the Council or any Committee. Mayor Gautereaux stated fiscal matters are a continuing thing and the City would recommend a member of the associ- ation be appointed as a liaison on budget matters that should be re- viewed either monthly or quarterly for the City Manager. The Mayor stated the request submitted before the Budget Committee met, was con- sidered by the Committee. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated the people in the El Toyon Park area are will- ing to plant trees in the Park, if the City has a plan and will tell them where they may be planted. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the problem be turned over to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board tor a recommendation on the offer of the people to plant trees. Mayor Gautereaux stated he favored the motion if it is ten into considera- tion with the General Plan. Vice Mayor Allen stated the Board is aware of the General Plan and would do so. Motion carried by unanimous vote. PAYROLL audited by the Finance Committee in the amount of $62,022.03 was presented. 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 General Fund Traffic Safety Park Retirement Park Construction Sewer Service TOTAL were presented: $11,684.03 5,596.63 477.01 15,470.94 732.57 9,870.54 $43,831.72 7/7/64 92 Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the bills be approved and warrant ordered drawn for same. Councilman Morgan stated some of the bi11s' covering escrow and 1911 Acts should be considered part of the City Attorney's regular duties and the City should not be billed for the service. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8708, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PA(MENT FROM CAPITAL OUT- LAY FUND (Continental Insurance Co. for metering stations #1 and #2 - John A. Brand)" was read. 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. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported, in regard to the oversized driveway for Imperial Rug Mills on Coolidge Avenue, an Imperial Rug Milts representative will be in town in a week or two and the report will be made after consultation with him. RESULT OF OPENING SEALED 3IDS on July 6th at 3:oo p.m. for the 1911 Act; Improvement of Laurel Ave., Norton Ave., and First St. was presented: M. L. Chilcote $59,027.45;; Daley Corporation $46,100.58; V. R. Dennis Construction Company $47,853.04; Kenneth H. Golden Company $46,665.63; Griffith Company $47,388.77; and R. E. Hazard Company $44,943.26. City Manager Hess stated he concurred in the recommendation of the City Engineer the contract be awarded to the low bidder, R. E. Hazard Contracting Company and ail other bids rejected. Moved by Allen, se- conded by Morgan, the recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the Resolu- tion be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8709, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Laurel Avenue, Norton Avenue and First Street)", 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. MINUTES OF THE, CIVIL SERVICE COM+MISSION meeting of June 17th were pre- sented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the minutes and recom- mendations be approved and referred to the City Manager for compliance. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8710, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8614 (Change of salary schedule for Poundmaster)" was read. Moved by Colburn, se- conded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None, ORIGINAL APPLICATION FOR OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE for Ben Jacket, dba Big 3en Market, 108 East 8th Street, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining: Hogue. ORIGINAL APPLICATION FOR ON -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE for Lyman T. Derr, Terry G. Derr, and Patricia Burdick, dba Sale City, Inc., 3200 D Avenue, was presented. Moved. by Allen, seconded by Morgan, we ac- cept the recommendation of the Chief of Police and protest the license. Councilman Colburn stated we would be judging what could happen at this location; what is requested is legal and if the license were mis-used it would be up to the proper authorities to discontinue it. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Colburn. ORIGINAL APPLICATION FOR BEER AND WINE WHOLESALER'S LICENSE for Jozo Sugthari, George M.'Nakatsuka, Sasumu E. Kayahaya, Kazuaki K. Kuwada, Hisaw Inouye, dba Japan Food Corporation, 704 A Avenue, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, it be filed. Carried, by the 'following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Mays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. 7/7/64 93 REQUEST FOR REFUND OF $25.00 PERFORMANCE 30ND by Rollie E. Fugate, 1520 S. 58th Street, San Diego, was presented. Moved by Morgan, secon- ded by Allen, the request be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coiburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. REQUEST FOR REFUND OF $25.00 PERFORMANCE BOND by R. E. Clark, 1420 East 7th Street, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the re- .uest be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. MINUTES OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE meeting of June 25th were presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, Mr. Walton's offer to purchase approximately 3'a acres of City owned land on 30th Street tor a total price of $35,000, down payment of $5,000, yearly payment of $6,000 plus 5% interest with subordinating agreement be accepted and it be sold direct without going to bid and the City Attorney and the City Manager be authorized to close the deaf and open escrow. City Manager Hess stated the amount is commensurate with what we have sold property for in the area, taking into account sales tax and the number of em- ployees, etc. Councilman Morgan stated he was against a subordinating clause; it was a second trust deed; and he favored going to bid. Councilman Colburn stated the property has been for sale for years and many people have had the opportunity to submit an offer. Mayor Gautereaux stated the last time we went to bid, we still did not sell to the highest bidder. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux, Nays:: Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the minutes be filed. Carried by unani- mous vote. SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' RESOLUTION NO. 86, "declaring portion of Sweetwater Road lying within the limits of the City of National City no longer a County highway," was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the City Attorney. City Manager Hess explained the intent of the resolution is for the County to divest themselves of responsibility and make it the responsibility of the City; they are trying to put the burden of responsibility on our shouiders, especially where traffic signals are needed, such as the one at Reo Drive. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to a meeting of the Technical Coordinating Committee.of the County of San Diego in regard to the transportation study bOaken under consideration, a recommendation was forwarded to the Board of Supervisors that a member of Planning Departments be included in the Committee. The City Manager stated Mr, Coiburn and Mr. Newberry were appointed by the Council and recom- mended Director of Planning Stockman also be appointed; this could be accomplished by amending the original Resolution. Moved. by Allen, seconded by Coiburn, the recommendation of the City Manager be ap- proved and the City Attorney be instructed to amend the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported a certificate of insurance for the V. R. Dennis Company has been reviewed by the administrative staff and the City Attorney and appears to be in proper form and suggested it be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HENS reported a certificate of insurance for Mission Cable, Inc., has been reviewed by the administrative staff and the City Attorney and appears to be in proper form and suggested it be filed with the City Clerk.. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS read a communication dated June 26th from the Executive Committee of the National City Senior Citizens urging the Council to designate the site ofthe old swimming pool in Kimball Park for their building. City _Manager Hess stated there is no official re- commendation of the Park and 'Recreation Advisory Board but it is his understanding they concur the building should be located in Kimball 7✓7/64 94 Park. Moved Allen, seconded by Morgan, the indication of the Park and RecreatidhTlagfd and the communication be referred to the City Manager, Director ot Planning and Park Superir+tendent to see it this arrangement can be made in accordance with the overall development plan ot the Parks. Councilman Morgan inquired if the plans drawn for the building in Las Palmas Park might be used. City Manager Hess re- plied we have preliminary plans only for the Las Palmas Park site, not full scale plans, and he is not sure they are suitable for Kimball Park. The City Manager stated he would like to have Council authority for further consultation with the developers of the Golf Course to see, if they are interested in a settlement for the Kimball Park site. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's suggestion be included in the motion. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS read a communication from John Baldessari, 5504 Roanoke Street, San Diego, enclosing a copy of a letter to the Chamber of Commerce protesting the erection of a bill board advertising National City at a location west of the Crosstown Freeway near 5th Street as it would indicate all businessess can best be found by thking the 8th Street ramp and there would be loss of business for all located between 8th Street and Division. City Manager Hess stated the Chamber of Commerce has once again taken the matter under consideration and no action need be taken by the Council at this tirne and suggested the letter be filed. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the letter be filed. Director of Planning Stockman stated she is working with the Chamber of Commerce in attempting to locate the sign north of Division Street in San Diego. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation requesting a no fee permit for the placing of coin collectors in various stores, the campaign to continue 'through August. The City Treasurer recommended this be allowed and the City Manager concurred in the recommendation. City Manager Hess requested he be allowed to write them they were granted a no fee per- mit. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, it be approved and the City Manager write a letter stating they are granted a no fee permit. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated, due to rains, the City Council gave the developers of the Golf Course an extension of ten days, with a deadline of July 1st. Another communication has been received requesting an extension of the opening date to September 1st due to unseasonably cool weather. The City Manager stated there have been several over- flows of water and he would suggest the period be extended to September 1st and the City Attorney and the City Manager be allowed to re -draft the agreement. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the San Diego County Water Authority regarding water on hand and suggested it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the San Diego County Water Authority concerning an Engineering Meeting and a Meeting on Water Policies on July 9th and suggested it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS; reported receipt of the minutes of the South Bay Irrigation District June 3rd meeting and suggested they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote, CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of reinstatement of insurance policy covering Billy I.Gentry and suggested it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 7/7/64 95 CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a certificate of insurance cover- ing Pacific Video Cables Co., Inc., Area Television Antenna, Inc., now known as Mission Cable TV Inc., which has been reviewed Oy the admini_- trative staff and the City Attorney and suggested it be filed. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, it be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of Escrow No. 430-698 (Bahia Vista Development Corporation) from Security First National Bank and suggest- ed it be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the Lusk Corporation dated July 1st re the Olivewood Housing purchase stating the closing date for the escrow is July 27th and due to certain condi- tions beyond the control of the Lusk Corporation they will be unable to complete the transaction on this date. They stated as an alterna- tive to making a demand for the return of the down payment, cancelling the escrow, they would request an escrow be opened using the same terms and conditions, effective starting date_to be the same as the date the H.H.F.A. certifies the City as having a workable program; to the date of certification the $25,000 deposit will be retained by the City. City Manager Hess recommended at the expiration of the present escrow on July 27th, we continue and give them an option on this property for another six months, the City Attorney and the City Manager be allowed to prepare a contract subject to the mutual approval of the City Coun- cil and the Lusk Corporation. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Cit Manager's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Allen stated he is not in favor of the City Manager's recommendation or the motion because he believes it is necessary for us to be in escrow for any government organization to consider a request for a loan; he would prefer to see this in escrow for six months after July 27th; a con- tract or option is not binding so far as the federalagencies are con- cerned. City Manager Hess stated he did not mean to imply we would not be in escrow; he would favor going into escrow for an additional six months. The City Manager stated we would open a new six months escrow at the expiration of the old escrow on July 27th for the con- sideration of holding the $25,000 deposit and if at the end of the six months they have not received suitable governmental approval, the option receipt and $25,000 be returned. Councilman Morgan stated he be- lieves the only way we can sell this land, and we will have better property and buildings, is to sell it in smaller pieces; he agrees with F.H.A. this is too much. for National City. Vice Mayor Allen stated we passed a Resolution in line with what H.H.F.A. requires. organization, Gautereaux stated the Lusk Corporation is a competent org , we have lost nothing, we are talking about a nine million dollar devel- opment and this can not happen overnight. The Mayor stated it would be in the City's interest to continue to worlOhem for a period of six months. Councilman Morgan asked if there was a subordination clause. City Manager Hess stated his memory was there is not but he could not answer one way or the other. Councilman Colburn stated he favored the motion, other cities have benefited from tract develop- ments, National City has had very few; it will be an asset to the City. Councilman Morgan stated the school put uifbid property at l8th and Highland and were offered $72,000 cash, we are selling this same prop- erty for Less than $12,000 to the Lusk Corp. Vice Mayor Allen stated the reason the Highland property was included was because they plan to build an elaborate medical -dental facility. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX introduced the President of the Senior Citizens, Joe Reid, and former Mayor and Councilman, tlaade fart. THE MINUTES OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE meeting of Juty'' i'thwere .pre- sented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the offer.made by Howard Kruegel: to purchase lots #3 through 10 and 17 through 2 of block #3b, for a sum of $6,000 cash, net to the City and the City Manager and 7/7/64 96 City Attorney be authorized to go into escrow and it be sold by direct sale. Councilman Hogue suggested we lease the land to Mr. Kruegel. Motion carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue, Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS presented a contract prepared by the City Attorney. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Gautereaux, the contract be laid over un- til next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated he has received a communication from the San Diego County Water Authority in regard to their program of chlori- nation. For the past several years they have applied chlorine from time to time to alleviate the growth of algae and more recently they appropriated $40,000 in the 1964-65 budget to continue chlorine. The City Engineer stated he does not believe this serves any useful purpose to National City as the California Water and Telephone Company has com- plete facilities of proper treatment of the water. The City Engineer requested he be authorized to write them a letter expressing these views. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Engineer's re- quest be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported in regard to the sidewalk improvement on L Avenue from 4th to 6th Street, pursuant to Council action the plans and estimates were prepared. The City engineer stated one property owner is in the process of having sidewalks installed by private con- tractor. It is estimated the sidewalks would cost 9.7t per square foot; the project is not economically feasible and the City Engineer recom- mended the project be abandoned with the City absorbing all costs to date. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the iow City Engineer be approved. Carried, by the fo ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING was accepted and ordered filed by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported the Planning Commission approved the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 115 with consideration given to zoning and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for consid- eration in his proposed ordinance. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated the Planning Commission considered the application for special use permit for the Tatco Shipbuilding Co. and approval was recommended. Since taking it to the Planning Com- mission another stipulation relative to sandblasting came to mind and after conferring with the City Manager and City Attorney and it was included within the Resolution adopted tonight. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported receipt of an application for zone variance from Alma Newkirk, 2112 East 9th Street, requesting per- mission to build a new, modern, fully equipped rest home to accomodate approximately 52 pAticnts. 72.4% of the property owners in the area favor the variance. The DirGctvr of Planning read the Planning Com- mission recommendation to approve the variance subject to stipulation:-;. The Director of Planning recommended the report be received and brought back to the Council upon termination of fifteen days for final action, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen,, the Director of Planning's recom- mendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the request of the QRS Sign Company to move the-P.S.A. electrical sign from Imperial Avenue, San Diego, and erect it on the building at 605 Roosevelt Avenue, the display would face the new freeway. Director of Planning Stockman read a re- port signed by the City Manager and herself recommending the request be denied as it is in conflict with Ordinance No. 842. Moved by 7/7/64 97 Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation of the Director of Plan- ning and the City Manager be approved and the request denied, Council- man Colburn spoke in favor of a zone variance. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Colburn. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported the Planning Commission will con- sider waiver of sidewalks, curbs and gutters tomorrow night for two addresses: 2702 East 16th Street and 1840 Highland Avenue. The Direc- tor of Planning stated at the last Planning Commission meeting a waiver was granted on the property located at 2939 Ridgeway Drive as there are no established grades. City Engineer Foster stated in the area of Lincoln Acres there are no established grades for most streets and un- til entire streets or large portions of streets are within the,City limits he would recommend granting of waivers. There are no survey monuments. The City Engineer recommended we not bother with these streets at the present time. Director of Planning Stockman requested the Council state their policy on the granting of waivers in this area at the present time. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, we go along with the policy of the Planner and the City Engineer to keep us advised on the waivers. Vice Mayor Alien stated with regard to the Lincoln , Acres area he agrees with the City Engineer and Planner to grant waivers due to the spotty parts of streets which we have now. Vice Mayor Allen said he would like the maker of the motion to include that we do not require any of the Lincoln Acres property owners to install curbs and sidewalks except Sweetwater Road, until the annexation try within the next few months. Councilman Morgan stated he would like to be kept advised of th2 waivers. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining•. Hogue,• DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported written confirmation has been received from the California State Office of Planning concerning the fact that the H.H.F.A. has approved the planning assistance grant for the City of National City to go into the Comprehensive General Plan; several steps remain before we will be able to commence this work. UNIFIED PORT COMMISSIONER RUEHLE reported the first public hearing on the proposed budget for the Unified Port District was held today and the second will be next Tuesday, and the following Tuesday the budget will be adopted. The only objections raised this afternoon were by the Taxpayers Association. Approximately $1,000,000 was set aside which will allow work to begin on the various bond issues as soon as they are approved at election, this would include the National City Terminal. E.H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and stated in regard to the application for on -sale beer and wine license at Sale City, this is the Swap Meet and he is protesting it. Mr. Alsdorf also stated he is protesting the wholesale beer and wine license at 704 A Avenue as this will put a wholesale license in a residential zone. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated he attended the County Fair and enjoyed the pro- gram presented by our Recreation Department. He stated, however, he es was disappointed re were no displays by National City businessess; the only display/Mr. 3radley's gourds. Mayor Gautereaux recommended it be referred to the City Manager to take up with the Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Mayor's recommendation be ap- proved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated he was asked by the National Pony League to furnish them with 90 souvenirs of our City and asked if the Council would furnish them. Councilman Morgan stated last year we gave plaques from the Chamber of Commerce as souvenirs and maybe we could do the "`same thing this year. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, it be referred to the City Manager for a feasibility report. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/7/64 98 MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would like toapublicly thank i k9the herLionLions aClub for the outstanding 4th of July display for their response to the request the fire works be set off on sche- dule, Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Colburn, a communication be directed to the Lions Club in appreciation. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:10 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 0 lAL CITY, CA ,LYFORNIA ** RESOLUTION NO. 8705, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deed and Easement the*Ret**I*61,1*bbt.666Sttd.rom Gilbert E. Friz)" was read. Carried,ed bybthe Hogue, seconded by Morgan,, following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn, 7/7/64