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National City, California, August 4, 1964
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Gautereaux at 7:30 p.m. Council members present: Allen, Colburn,
Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hess,
Minogue, 0sburn, Stockman.
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager
Hess followed with invocation by the Rev. I.L. Clark, First Baptist
Church.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting
of July 28th be approved with the following correction: the last line
of paragraph four, page 114 be changed to read "runs" not home runs.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8729, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE 'GRANT OP
RIGHT OF WAY' (San Diego Gas and Electric Co.)" was read. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8730, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION
GRANT DEED (Marell and Margaret Walton)" was read. Moved by Alien,
seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux.
Nays: Morgan.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER displayed a map and reported on the establishment
of a select system of streets as required in Chapter 1852 of the
Statutes of 1963.
RESOLUTION NO.8731, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING MAP AND REPORT OF ROUTES FOR
SELECT SYSTEM AND REQUESTING THAT SUCH SYSTEM BE APPROVED BY THE
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION" 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. 8732, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NEW REPORT OF ENGINEER AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NUMBERS 8527 AND 8512 ("J" Avenue from l8th
Stree?t to 24th Street, "K" Avenue from 21st Street to 24th Street,
21st Street from Highland Avenue to "L" Avenue, 23rd Street from "I"
Avenue to "L" Avenue), 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 8733, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY PURSUANT
TO CHAPTER 1641, STATUTES OF 1959 (Urban Planning Assistance)" was
read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,
Gautereau:,- . Nays: Morgan.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS read a letter from Joseph A. Sinclitico, Jr.,
Dean, School of Law, University of San Diego, in appreciation of
National City Ordinances which will be made available to the School
of Law upon completion of codification. Ordered filed by unanimous
vote.
COUNCILMAN HOGUE reported on the AMA Conference in Miami, stating the
Conference is not for Mayors but for municipalities and that he attended
the Committee on Community Facilities. Coucilman Hogue stated his trip
to Washington, D.C., was productive; Representative Van Deerlin and his
staff were cooperative; after a year of trying to get in touch with the
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department at the Navy in charge of the lands which National City is
trying to obtain, the proper persons were contacted and the brochure
prepared by the City Manager was given to them. Councilman Hogue
said they promised to let us know within a reasonable time whether or
not the land will be available.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN inquired if all the bleachers lent to Tijuana were
returned. City Manager Hess said he would look into it.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN read an excerpt from the publication of the National
City -Chula Vista Board of Realtors in regard to the role National City
has played in Little League and Pony League baseball.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated we should consider forming a Citizens Committee
on the Port to work with San Diego's Citizens Committee; (Harry Foster,
Chairman). The Vice Mayor said because of the proposed terminal at
24th Street in National City we need someone to work with them.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated on August 8th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at
Gillespie Field the Speakers Bureau of Civil Defense will offer in-
struction for speakers; everyone is welcome.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN said in view of today's events, the training given
youngsters on destroyers has proved to be well done.
BOB WORTHY, President, National City Junior Chamber of Commerce, was
present and read a letter requesting the City Council to instruct the
City Manager to contact all property owners on National Avenue between
14th Street and Division for the purpose of holding meetings to deter-
mine how the area can be upgraded; and if this plan is not successful
to consider Urban Renewal for the area. Councilman Hogue stated when
he was in Washington, the newspaper carrying the report made to the
Chamber of Commerce about this area was on Congressman Van Deerlin's
desk. Councilman Morgan stated the man who made the report has not
been in National City for ten years and it is ridiculous for him to
make such statements, and the Chamber is out of order to permit him
to make such statements. Vice Mayor Alien asked if work is not going
on at the present time in this regard. City Manager Hess stated the
Resolution adopted tonight concerns this very problem and is something
that will be handled by a professional consultant. Mayor Gautereaux
stated the City has a responsibility along with the business owners;
it is a big job and the members of the Junior Chamber will be welcome
to assist. Councilman Colburn asked whether under the 701 Program
t�. job of the professionals will be to contact the property owners
cr ,1.s; survey the situation. Moved by Colburn, the City Manager be
instructed to give a report on the possibility of contacting the pro-
perty owners in the area for a meeting with the Junior Chamber, if
feasible, along with 701 Program. Motion died for lack of a second.
City Manager Hess explained under the Program the City Council will
appoint a steering committee in charge of the control of the 701
Program and they would have satellite committees for each new facet
of the Program. Vice Mayor Alien stated some of the biggest property
owners on rational Avenue are not interested in meeting with any group.
Mayor Gvtereaux said about 18 months ago a meeting with these property
ownea'f: :• n called; there was much difficulty in getting in touch wlth
them a:1v ry little was achieved.
J. B. WOZENCRAFT, 2367 Morningside Drive, Paradise Hills, was present
and read a letter in regard to his son's being struck on the head by
a chain at the Paris Theater. He stated the police have received
many complaints about the theater and asked why it was permitted to
remain open. Mayor Gautereaux stated it has been referred to the
City Manager for a full report, not only on this theater but both
theaters, and the report will be forthcoming from our Police Depart-
ment. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation
be approved. Carried by wlv nimous vote.
PETE STORTON, Vice President, National City Junior Chamber of Commerce,
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was present and read a letter requesting the City Council to reconsi-
der their action concerning teen age dances, to`peTult youngpeople
outside the boundaries of the Sweetwater Union1 District to
attend, and to remove the age limits except for City eponsored dances.
He stated at the last two dances, one of the Social Clubs_ netted only
$5.00, the other Club lost :$88.00, and the prof1ts were to is turned
over to charity. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the City e-
ager be instructed to take the points requested by the Junior Chamber
of Commerce and compile them into a form that would inform us as to
the request as opposed to the present ruling that was just adopted
last week. Councilman Morgan stated the policy adopted last week
should be given a fair trial. City Manager Hess stated the entire
concept was precipitated by the fact that National City students
were not able to attend dances in Chula Vista, the Park and Recre-
ation Advisory Board met with representatives from Imperial Beach
and Chula Vista,se,nd after deliberation the PRAB and professional
members of the staff drew up a set of rules which was adopted by the
Council on June 23rd although no date was set as to when the rules
should go into effect. The City Manager said becaused of many calls
from local citizens relative to the dances, he suggested last week
the rules already agreed upon by the three cities and adopted by our
City Council be put into effect immediately. Vice Mayor Allen stated
he was under the impression the Recreation Department was to supple-
ment the chaperones, not be in charge. The Vice Mayor said he did
not think it was right that social clubs who signed contracts two
weeks ago should be subject to the changed rules and regulations;
his sponsored group has withdrawn from their dance; the number of
chaperones required is too severe, it is almost impossible to get
chaperones. City Manager Hess stated the Conduct of our people is
not in question but our people want to attend dances in other commun-
ities and they must meet the standards. Michael J. Banke, acting
president, Briars Club, was present and read a letter requesting no
age limits at the dances, no area boundaries. Motion failed by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn. Nays: Hogue, Morgan,
Gautereaux. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and stated the
County Ordinance relative to dances is more restrictive and no dances
can be held without proper supervision. Councilman Colburn stated he
thought the Council acted too hastily in adopting the rules.
PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $63,247.35.
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, Col urn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
E1.r AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund $18,090.92
Traffic Safety 3,245.83
Park 716.47
186.1 Gas Tax 405.20
Special Street 332.79
Sewer Service 916.48
T OTAL $23,707.69
Movea `u:burn, seconded by Allen, the bills be approved and war-
rants odered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays; None.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to directional signs, his report
will be presented next week.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported in regard to Paradise Drive in relation
to the proposed state highway, the location of Freeway No. 241 is not
completely fixed but at the present time it is 200' away from Para-
dise Drive ( the area to be affected by the proposed zone variance
and it appears if any change is made it will shift away from Paradise
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Drive rather than toward the property. The City Engineer stated
there would be no conflict between what the State intends to do and
what the City would do on this particular street. Vice Mayor Allen
stated his motion last week was to approve the recommendation of the
Planning Commission with the exception of the one point which would
be subject to the City Engineer's recommendation. City Engineer
Foster stated that is what he intended to say; the street should be
improved. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Director of Plan-
ning notify the builder of the engineer's decision. Carried by unan-
imous vote. City Attorney Carstens stated the minutes of the last
meeting were indefinite as to what action the Council had taken.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Attorney be instructed
that this is the recommendation of the Ccu.mcil and to go ahead and
prepare the Resolutions subject to the re3emmendations of the City
engineer and the Director of Planning. Co::,nr.iliman Colburn stated he
visited the property and codld not see the value of the improvements
to be made to 9th Street at this time. Motion carried, by the fol-
lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gauter-
eaux. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF DAIRYLAND enclosing a Resolution encour-
aging more efficient use of school sites was presented and ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a proposal made by the Lusk
Corporation under the same general terms and conditions excluding
total consideration. They offer to purchase 42 acres at $23,000
per acre immediately; if not purchased immediately, to be purchased
on a sliding scale which would add $100 per acre 30 days from to-
morrow, and each 30 days thereafter the price to increase $100.00
per acre, not to exceed a total price per acre of $23,600, which
will become effective at the end of 180 days. The Lusk Corporation
stated the consideration during the first six months other than the
graduated increase per acre is $10.00. In consideration for an
additional option period of 180 days the price per acre will remain
at $23,600, but $5,000 will be deposited with the city for this
second six months option, which is not refundable but would apply
to the total purchase price. For an additional six months option
41.0,000 in addition to the $5,000 will be deposited, not refundable
but to apply to the total purchase price. The Lusk Corporation on
receipt of an acceptable commitment from FHA will exercise the
option within 30 days. They will provide the City with monthly
progress reports relative to their dealings with FHA; but no sub-
mission can be made to FHA until the City receives a certification
of the Workable Program. The City Manager stated if the property
were purchased at the end of 6 months the total purchase price
would be $991 200, at the end of 12 months $996,200, and at the end
of 18 months $1,006,200. The City Manager recommended that the
sliding scale to be used the first 6 months of $100 per acre per
month be accepted, the $5,000 deposited with the City not be re-
fundable and not be applied to the total purchase price, and should
the third 6 months be granted the $10,000 not be refundable nor
applied to the total purchase price and the City Attorney and City
Manager be given authority to draw the necessary papers. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be
approved and he and the City Attorney be authorized to draw up the
papers with the changes and counter-offers suggested by the City
Manager. Councilman Dorgan stated it is ridiculous to tie up this
land for $10 for six months; it should go to bid; $23,000 per acre
for business property is not enough; this land at 24th and B should
be traded for property across from the Community Building, Vice
Mayor Alien asked what our present income from the land is. City
Manager Hess stated it is $15,000 per month which will continue
until the land is sold. Mayor Gautereaux stated he favored the
motion, the Lusk Corporation proposes to put up a $9,000,000 dev-
elopment. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
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CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Muscular Dystrophy Association
has requested permission to solicit funds on a no fee basis and
recommended it be granted. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen,
the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unan-
imous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported the Shell Oil Company has requested an
over -sized driveway at the southea- corner of 18th and Highland,
and pursuant to previous Council requests, this will he on file with
the City Planner and will be considered at the next Council Meeting.
CITY MANAGER HESS read a letter from the::m11 Business Administra-
tion, Los Angeles, regarding tha (kcJuor ^cast ail Company, stating
they have obtained a loan from the ..c:w1t1-.0=t:' _r._cn a.ad the Trust
Deed held by the City is to be pa.'i:; off; ,-,: questing the City
supply the Small. :: -s it ess Adminis s :at icn I,, _;.'71 ;. &:nand stating the
amount due and owing as of Augur U r 1 wi: , reques c for reconveyance
of the Trust Deed and the original .`r,is; .L ed and note. The City
Manager recommended the City Atto?:neY and the City Manager be allowed
to obtain the necessary documents City Clerk for prepara-
tion in accordance with the lettc ::smittal as outlined.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, i ..e C_ty Manager's recommenda-
tion be approved. Carried by unanimous 'vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS presented the San Diego County Water Authority's
tabulation of water stored during July and the average monthly water
deliveries. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated there were two meetings of the Real Estate
Committee in June concerning the sale of a piece of property imme-
diately west of Fluidgenics to Fritz Nachant and their recommendation
was to sell the property with three stipulations: an easement be
provided for the railway to go along the south property line, he
pay his share to the California Water and Telephone Company for in-
stallation of the main, and he bring the property to a required
grade in the area where the railroad will be located within a period
of one year. This was recommended by the Real Estate Committee and
the City Manager's office, and approved by the City Council, and the
City Attorney prepared the necessary escrow instructions as outlined.
Mr. Nachant has requested the grading of the area be within 18 months,
not one year. City Manager Hess suggested authority be granted to
change the wording to 18 months. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue,
the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported certificates of insurance for the golf
course corporation and workmen's compensation for Federal Sign and
Signal Corp. have been approved by the City Attorney and suggested
they be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported a request to purchase City owned property
has been received from the Alco Fence Company and they requested a
meeting of the Real Estate Committee. Councilman Morgan, Chairman
of the Real Estate Committee, called a meeting for 10:00 a.m., Mon-
day, August loth.
CITY MANAGER HESS read a communication from Freeland and Bird in
regard to the proposed Civic Center requesting action on four points:
(1) All City Departments, including City Manager, Mayor, City Clerk,
City Treasurer, Planning, Engineering, Building Inspection, Public
Works Administration, City Attorney, Court, Police, and EOC to be
housed in the Civic Center at the National Avenue site, (2) the
extent of on -site parking will be determined largely by budget but
it should be acknowledged that maximum parking requirements will
necessitate Street parking, (3) In regard to developing a Council
Chamber and a Court, or to utilizing the Council Chamber for a
Court, it is recommended the final decision be held in abeyance
until Freeland and Bird can come to the Council with accurate data
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on space, cost and supporting information, and (4) the size of the
Civic Center is to be in the range of 30,000 to 40,000 square feet
and the facility is to be sufficient to handle current needs and
growth up to the year 1975 or more. Freeland and Bird recommended
the Council direct them to proceed with the preliminary design on
the basis of approximately 35,000 square feet and/or a cost not to
exceed $900,000. They further recommended, upon receipt of answers
to the four points, preliminary plans be developed immediately with
the aid of the City Manager and department heads, workshop meetings
be held with department heads to which any and all Councilmen are
invited, memorandum of workshop i"oetinp;s indicating suggestions or
conclusion to be forwarded to i.?,r (7t.sr Ytger with copies avail-
able to the Council 12 desired, ad to ; riT)lo ed - reliminary plans
to be brought bafore the CouncL... tolsatr t.'s (7 ;t, estimates,
prior to tom e•u {,; _ :corking dra . ..eager recommended
the first four pc ;i i outlined r� r,4 v c .od on separately.
Moved by Colburh, seconded by A.11^ f, _4 1 as r:;ommended by Free-
land and Bird be approved. Carri:= b ;.;,riimous vote. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Allen, Point; 2 bc= ,, laoved. Carried by unan-
imous vote. Moved by Allen, sK. c - y, "' i urn, Point 3 be
approved. Carried by unanimous .:ved by Colburn, seconded •
by Allen, Point 4 be approved. Cara ied by unanimous vote.
E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue was present and stated $900,000 is too
high and he did not think the voters would approve that large a
bond issue. City Manager Hess stated there is already $300,000 in
the Civic Center Fund; we would require only a $600,000 bond issue.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the entire letter from Freeland
and Bird be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the fully executed Joint
Powers Agreement for Transportation Coordination as required by the
Federal Highway Act of 1962. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported his department has prepared contract
documents for the application of slurry seal coat to approximately
80 streets. He stated $15,000 is budgeted and available for this
and requested authorization to go to bid. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Allen, the City Engineer's request be granted. Carried by unani-
mous vote.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported the work on 30th Street between
National and Coolidge is virtually completed.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated he was directed to prepare a report on
the 1911 Act improvement of J, K, 21st and 23rd and to do so must
know what the City's contribution will be. The City Engineer stated
the City Manager wrote a letter to the Council on June 16th suggest-
ing the amount of $25,000. City Manager Hess stated his recommenda-
tion is the same as when originally brought to the Council's
attention: $25,000. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City
Manager's recommendation of 425,000 be approved. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn Hogue, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None. E. H. Alsdorf stated he thought the City
was going to contribute 20% of the total cost.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported in regard to the 30th Street
Annexation (San Diego Gas and Electric Company land adjacent to
substation at 30th and Highland) the Local Agency Formation Conwiis-
sion approved the annexation on condition the territory be enlarged
to include the area to the west, inhabited area served by the
Lower Sweetwater Fire District. The Director of Planning recommended
the 30th Street Annexation be filed until a petition is received
from the abutting property owners to the west requesting annexation
and the staff be authorized to work with the property owners furnish-
ing information they may request. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the request of the Director of Planning be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
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DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported receipt of a communication
from the architect for Imperial Rug Mills requesting permission to
install a concrete gutter and asphalt apron on their 180' driveway
on Coolidge Avenue north of 30th Street. The Director of Planning
stated specifications set forth in a Resolution adopted by the
City Council covering driveways in industrial and commercial areas
require construction to be of Portland cement, concrete 6" thick
to the property line. She statedin view of these specifications,
the City En , _:ner and Director of P t ,n-;_f; recommend the driveway
apron be Portland cement 6" thick ck to thc, property s . Moved by
Allen, seconded by Morgan the reco ..,_ i of the Planner and
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VICE MAYOR ALLEN announced the ',:ay. -offs of the Pony League
will be August 6th to the 10th, t3:is competing to be Carlsbad,
Clairmont; El Cajon, and National City.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried
by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
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