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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 08-18 CC MIN131 National City, California, August 18, 1964 The regal-r meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. ' y Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESE T: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hess, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with invocation by the Rev. Harris E. Lidstrand, Assembly of God Church, followed with salute to the flag led by City Manager Hess. '-;0'VED 3Y ALLEN, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the August llth meeting be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8735, "AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ,AN AGREEMENT (CFIAM -ER OF COMMERCE)", 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. e SO !NO. U 6, "RESOLUTION 6 " RATE," was read. �LUTI`1 73 t LUTaO FIXING 19 4-i9.�5 Tr-�,. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Mays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8737, "RESOLUTION OF FELICITATI-i'J TO T;,E HONORABLE C+•RL S C. ;AIL," was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next Resolution gives notice of intention to vacate and close a porti_}n of 20th Street and sets the hearing for September 15th and recommended it be adopted by reading of the title only. 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. 8738, "RESOLUTION GIVIN'iG NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE A `D CLOSE A PORTION OF 20TH STREET." Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next Resolution approves the request for a planning grant for Paradise Creek drainage, as directed by the Council last week, and recommended the Resolution be adopted by reading of the title only. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading ol- the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION N.O. 8739, "APPROVING REQUEST FOR PLA 'KING GRANT FOR IMPR0'JEi;E;°T OF Pr;RADISE CREEK DRA.NAGE." Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the Ordinance amending Ordinance No.115 pertainiru to placing signs on public property was to be presented for the second reading and suggested it -be by' title only. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the second reading of the Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. E. H. Alsdorf, Y105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated the Ordinance should be read. Motion carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1102, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDI T ORDINANCE 115, RELATING TO SIGNS AND ADVERTISEMENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY." Moved by Allen,seconded by Hogue, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Gautereaux. CITY ATTORNEY Ci-iRSTE;NS stated in regard to the consolidation of the 8/18/64 132 Civic Center Bond proposition with the general election, several Resolutions and an Ordinance will have to be prepared; one of the Resolutions will call for the writing of arguments for and against the bond measure. The City Attorney stated it is usual for the Council to submit the arguments for the proposition and the Resolution should designate the persons who will submit the arguments. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the entire Council including the Mayor and the bond consultant write the argument approving the bond issue. Mayor Gautereau inquired it Councilman Morgan intended to include the Civic Center bond committee in the preparation of the arguments for the proposition. Councilman Morgan, seconded by Hogue, included the Bond Committee in the motion. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Ordinance calling the special bond election should be given the first reading August 25th, and the Council should set the amount of the bond issue and direct the City Manager and the City Attorney to prepare the Ordinance. Councilman Morgan asked if there are land sales in process which could reduce the amount of the bond proposition from $00,000.0O to $500,000.00. City Manager Hess stated all proceeds from land sales go into a Civic Center fund as directed by the Council; whatever the amount of the bond issue, not all of the bonds need go on the market; however, there is no land sale pending immediately. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the bonds be in the amount of $000,000.00.Councilman Hogue inquired if the bonds could be used tor any other purpose and was told they could not. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager and the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary Resolutions and Ordinance. City Manager Hess stated as next week is the last Council meeting to introduce Ordinances in time to meet the September 4th deadline,if there are any questions, they should be resolved before that time. Vice-ayor Allen asked who would draw up the arguments against the proposition. Mayor Gautereaux stated this could be done by any citizen. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in regard to the sale of land to the Alco Fence Company, he wanted the Council to be aware that he has represented this Company in the past and may in the future. He stated the Council might prefer to have another attorney prepare the escrow instructions on this sale. ;loved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney be given a vote of confidence and be instructed to —" prepare the escrow. Councilman Morgan stated he is against the sale and will vote against the motion for that reason. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Councilman Hogue stated when he visited in riverside, he was amazed to see lawn sprinklers going on both front and back lawns at the same time. He brought copies of the water bills home and read the water bills as follows: April and May - Costa Mesa $4.40, National City $15.32, November and December - Costa Mesa $7.92, National City $15.24: September and October - Costa Mesa $10.78, National City $23.56. June and July - Costa Mesa $10.12, National City $24.72. Councilman Hogue asked if something could be done about the water rate in National City. MOVED 3Y ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager and the City Engineer recheck the petition and signatures, particularly those of the church on East 12th Street, that opposed the 4-way light at Paim Avenue and Plaza Boulevard, and wanted a 2-way street on i2th Street and see if they had changed their attitude. Vice -Mayor Allen stated it has been brought to his attention there has been a change in their attitude and this might save the City $10,000.00. Carried by unanimous vote. HEARING ON THE VACATION AND CLOSING OF PORTIONS OF 21!D AND 3R0 STREETS was held at this time. There was no one present in this regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and the City Attorr be instructed to prepare the necessary papers. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/18/64 133 MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Allen, the City Manager report on the possibility of the maximum usage of the swimming pool for swimming lessons during the suhu er months. The City Manager read a report prepared by Director of 'Recreation Hergert stating expenses for swimming classes are defrayed only when classes are full; the sixth sessionschedeled last s.umner was not full; the public was informed there would be only five sessions this year. Motion and Second were withdrawn. RESOLUTION N0. 8740, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER OF VACATION FOR POTIONS OF 2ND AND 3RD STEETS" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,Gautereaux Mays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8741, "RESOLUTION NAMING TECATE,B.C.,MEXICO AS SISTER CITY OF NATIONAL CITY;' was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted and a hand -scrolled copy be prepared for presentation. Carried,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, le, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: ht.Hogue (Corrected 8/25/6i_.) Dennis Comfort, 1235 Roselawn Street, was present and stated,in regard to rules for teenage dances in city -owned property, the Social Clubs have formed an Inter -Club Council to promote better relations between members and parents and have prepared revisions to some of the rules, and stated Pete Storton of the Junior Chamber of Commerce would explain the revisions. Pete Storton, 920 Ethel Place, Vice - President, Junior Chamber of Commerce, read a letter prepared by eleven social clubs, requesting the City Council to reconsider the following rules: (1 & 2) 14 to 20 year olds be permitted to attend any club -sponsored dance. (3) Any member of any social club be per- mitted to attend club -sponsored dances, including students of Morse High School. (6) Number of chaperones to be one adult (over 21 and married)per 50 in attendance. Mr. Storton stated when I.D.cards were issued at a dance last Saturday, ad-_`resses were not checked. Mayor Gautereaux suggested these changes be referred to the Park and Recreation ,Advisory Board for consideration. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's suggestion be approved. Vice -Mayor Allen asked if it was the Park and Recreation Advisory Board or the Committee that met with Chula Vista that recommended these rules. City Manager Hess answered it was both. Councilman Hogue stated someone should look into the issuance of I.D.cards to see it is done in a sensible manner. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager report to the Council in regard to Saturday night's dance and the manner in which I.D. cards were issued. Carried by unanimous vote. Mrs. Consueio Rubio, 1729 Cleveland Avenue, was present and expressed her sincere appreciation for the Resolution adopting Tecate as a sister city. Mrs. Rubio asked if the Tri-City committee will act as the sister city committee, or if a new committee will be formed. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Committee will be the same. E. H. Aisdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated the 19 and 20-year olds cause the trouble at the dances; he has not seen a copy of the 1964-1965 budget; the trees on 16th between "F" and "G"Avenues need trimming; and the flood lights at Allen Field bother the ball players. George Schroeder, 712 "D" Avenue, was present and urged the Council to request the Defense Department and our Congressmen to move the Naval Fire School at the foot of 32nd Street. City Manager Hess stated that several months ago the Council requested that he check with the Navy on this very same subject; the local naval authorities were extremely cooperative but stated because of economics, it would not be feasible to relocate the Fire Fighting School at this time but it might be considered if extra funds became available. The City 8/18/64 134 Manager stated he could contact the appropriate authorities again and report back to the Council. Mayor Gautereaux suggested directing a c!fimunication to our Congressmen frpm the San Diego area. Moved by Allen, the Mayorls recommendation be approved. Motion died for lack of Second. Bob Worthy, 1223 Manchester Street, President, Junior Chamber of Commerce, was present and inquired abut a sixth swimming lesson session. He stated the pool operates at a loss anyway and the Council should look into this to see what can be done about a sixth class. He also stated two pool employees were suspended for writing a letter to the Star -News. Tom Lewis, 833 Edgerton Way, was present and stated he was a former employee of the Recreation Department. Mr. Lewis stated petitions were circulated to determine how many were interested in a sixth swimming class session and it is his belief sufficient would be enrolled to pay the cost. •iayor Gautereaux suggested the matter be referred to the City Manager and the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. ;roved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Mayors suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice -Mayor Arlen stated he did not understand why this employee was suspended without knowledge of the City Council. City Manager Hess said this was a part- time seasonal employee and no such action was required; the action was justifiable and appropriate in view of the circumstances, the employees were disloyal. Mr. Hess said a new program will be initiated by the Recreation Department during the hours previously given over to swimminc classes. Anthony Zitnik, 1503 Lanoitan, stated he was under the impression the swimming pool was open during the entire vacation period, Mayor Gautereaux said the pool is open for the entire season, it is just a matter of not scheduling a sixth swimming lesson session; it has been referred to the PRAB and they may find there is too much special programming. gloved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board consider whether or not there is too much special programming. Councilman Hogue inquired it the two boys knew they were jeopardizing their jobs. James Daughn, 333-2nd Avenue, Chula Vista, and Tom Lewis indicated they were not aware of this. Tom Lewis stated there should be a meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board soon in order that a swimming class could be scheduled before the end of the season. Tom Lewis, Sr., 2054 Pierino Drive, San Diego, was present and stated he doubted the value of the Tadpole program. Alex McLintock, 2033 Orange Street, stated other municipal pools offer better programs, the admission to the Chula Vista pool is cheaper and he thinks there is nepotism in National City. ,Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. 'en Bowman, 2445 Van Ness, Poundmaster, was present and thanked the Council and the Finance Committee for the adjustment in the Pound - master's wages. PAYROLL AUDITED CY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $59,919.19. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote,to-wit; Ayes: Aden, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. BILLS AUDITED EY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Park Sewer Service Retirement $21,337.40 2,757.51 1,117.43 745.62 5,279.58 Total $31,787.54 MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried by the•tollowing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Aden, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux, Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to disturbances at the theaters, there was a meeting with Acting Chief of Police Owen, the manager of the Paris Theatre, and the City Manager; the manager of the Say Theater was unable to attend but will meet with the City Manager and Acting aa/ 18/04 135 Chief of Police Owen -at a later date. There -:Was a misunderstanding' `- as to the responsibility of the property owners in regard to mis- demeanors. The theater manager will notify the police in the event of trouble, no matter how trivial it may seem. CITY MANAGER HESS reported Cal -Maid Furniture, although authorized to install temporary asphalt topping, has decided to conform to Ordinance. MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the City :tanager and the City Attorney draw up a contract for the Cy +•ananer fin: give Counai 1 for a Week's!:study. Councilman Hogue: read a statement in support of a contract for the City Manager. riCouncilman Morgan stated he was against a contract. E. H. Alsdorf said few cities in California have contracts for city managers. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:r Allen, Colburn, Hogue,'Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated in regard to an oversized driveway at the corner of loth and Highland Avenue for the Shell Oil Company, two driveways are to be on Highland and two on kith Street, and recommended they be approved. Moved by Morgan, seconded byHogue, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated in regard to an oversized drive- way for Stanley-Dodge-Simca, at 23th and National Avenue, the 471 driveway would be used as an entrance only, and recommended it be approved. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. aINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES' MEETING of August 6th were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CJMMUNICATION from Mrs. Seidel and K. L. Bernhard to the Fire Chief in appreciation of their prompt and efficient service was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the communication be acknowledged and copies be placed in the records of the Fire Chief and other members of the Fire Department. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM U.S.ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS in regard to establish- ment of restricted area in San Diego Harbor at U. S. Naval Degaussing Station was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATI'N ADVISORY BOARD MEETING of August 6th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM HA•'S K. LI"DE39A''N requesting September 13th be designated "Museum Day" was presented. Mayor Gautereaux suggested the week of the 13th be proclaimed "Museum `.eek" in National City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FRJM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS in regard to relinquishment by California Highway Commission of a section of Road XI-SD-5 between 16th and Division Streets was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the communication be acknowledged and filed. City Manager Hess stated it is to our benefit to make sure it is in proper repair; the City Engineer and Director of Public Works have inspected it with the proper Highway officials and have requested certain improvements prior to the time we will re -inherit it. Vice -Mayor Allen, with the approval of his seeond, included in the motion the City Engineer and City Manager be authorized to work out the possible arrangements with the eivisi.n of Highways. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to his July 27th communication to the Council relative to Civil Service Rules, which was to have been discussed tonight, Mr. Lambert, Chairman of the Civil Service Commissic wishes to discuss the matter further at the Civil Service Commission meeting tomorrow night and it will be brought back to Council at a liter date. 8/18/64 136 CITY MiaNA.ER HESS reported receipt of a Certificate of Insurance for the R. E. Hazard Contracting Company for the improvement of Laurel, Norton and 1st Street. The Certificate appears to be in proper order. The City Manager suggested it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the following employees are eligible for step increases, which have been a:.roved by their Department heads and in which he concurs: Roy Doughty, Benny McLaughlin, Pauline testbrook, Leonard Lund, Maud Srnith, Erminia Valdez. moved by Allen, seconded by -iogt)e, the step increase increments be approved. Carried,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Col'ourn, Hogue, Morgan,Gautereaux Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS read a letter from the Fire Chief stating Engineer Richard Stonehouse is resigning from the Fire Department effective September 1st (last working day August 31st). The Fire Chief recom- mends the resignation be accepted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the resignation be accepted, and Certificate of Service be issued. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported bids will be opened on September 14th for the "M" Avenue storm drain construction. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated Mr. Harry C. Haelsig, Planning Commissioner of San Diego, is retiring; he has worked closely with National City. The Director of Planning and the members of the Planning Commission requested the City Council to adopt a Resolution of commen- dation. Moved by Morgan, s conded by Alien, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:20 p.m. AYOR, CYTY OF IONAL CITY, IFORWIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK /�