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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 08-25 CC MIN137 National City, California, August 25, 1964 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council Members present Wen, Co burn, :rogue, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Morgan.. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux,Hess, Minogue, Osborn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by the Rev. D. B. Booker, Missionary Church of God in Christ. RESOLUTION NO. 8742, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNI- CIP,AL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD (Nicholas S. Aguilar)t° was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Nogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. Mayor Gautereaux presented an award to Nicholas S. Aguilar. MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the August 18th meeting be approved, with the following correction: Paragraph three (3), Page 133, Resolution naming Tecate as a sister city, the vote should read: "Nays: Hogue." Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8743, "RESOLUTION DESIGNTING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13-19TH, 1964, AS MUSEUM WEEK" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: yes, Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8744, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING MAP SNOWING EXTERIOR 3CUN!D.ARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Sheryl Lane, Assessment District No. 137)" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO..8745, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE OF ENGINEER(Sheryl Lane, Assessment District No. 137)" 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: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8746, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION (Sheryl Lane, Assess- ment District No. 137)" was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8747, "RESOOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INT_REST AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT, AND 'MAKING FINDINGS RELATING THERETO" 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: None. Absent: Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next Resolution designates members of the City Council as the persons to write and file the written argument for the Civic Center Bond issue. 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. Absent:Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8748, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR A CITY MEASURE." Moved by Colburn, seconded By Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. 8/25/64 138 CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next Resolution requests the con- solidation of a special bond election with the statewide general election. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carrie y unanimous vote. Absent: Horgan. RES:uLUTI A NO. 8749, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF A SPECIAL ROOD ELECTION 'WITH THE .ST=;TEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO TAi;E PLACE ON NOVEMBER 3, 1964." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,Gautereaux. Plays: None. Absent: ,Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated there are two Ordinances for first reading: the first calls and provides for the special election to submit to the voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reading of theOrdinancebe waived and the first reading be by title only. - Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. ORDINANCE No. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF N.\,TIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DING CALLING, PROVIDING FOR, AND GIVING ,NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SE HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 3, 1964, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPO- SITION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNU.S BY SAID CITY FOR CERTLIf' MUNICIrAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CJOSOLIDATING. SAID ELECTRON VITH THE GENERAL STATE ELECTION CO BE HELD ON SAID DATE." ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR SUPPORT OF IT5 DEPARTMENTS, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, FISCAL YEAR 1964�65" was presented .for the first reading and read in full. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported receipt of a copy of application by Greyhound Lin::.s to the Public Utilities Commission for statewide increase in passenger fares(5% increase in passenger fares, with the exception of the San Francisco 'ay area). This is a matter of information only. There has been no hearing set. CITY.ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he received a notice of hearing in Public Utilities Case No., 791.5, on September 30th,.1964,.at 10:00 a.m. in San Francisco, regardfngan investigation of the Commission+s.own motion in regard to telephone monitoring equipment supplied by telephone companies. There is no indication what the purpose'of this investi- gation is at the present time. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated that on Monday, August 24th, he attended a meeting at the South ,ay Irrigation District in -regard to the possi- bility of purchasing the`Water Company as a joint venture between National City and the South":Baylrrig. District, which"includes Chula Vista and other small areas around. It was suggested a,"committee be formed to .look further into this and find out whether people are interested in buying the Water Company. Mr. Lee, the Chairman of the South Bay - A Irrigation District is to appoint.twomembers from his district and National City`is to appoint two persons to represent National City in this venture. When -the appointments are made, a meeting will be called. Mayor Gautereaux asked if a member of the Council would serve with. Councilman Hogue. Vice -Mayor Allen stated he would prefer to have the people indicate a desire to purchase the ",ater Company. Mayor Gautereaux stated he would serve on. the Committee. VICE -MAYOR ALLEN stated he had an opportunity to study the proposed contract for the City Manager and was in favor of it. Councilman Colburn asked if, under certain circumstances, there would be a way out of the contract. City Attorney Carstens stated Paragraph 2 of the contract requires both parties to perform; if the Manager did not perform, it would constitute a breach of contract and could be termin- ated; the contract could also be terminated by mutual consent. 8/25/64 139 RESOLUTION NO. 8750, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF J GREEMiENT OF EMPLOYMENT (CITY MANAGER)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTERE+UX announced he was appointed to serve on the League of California Cities Home Rule Committee, which is meeting prior to the League Conference at Fresno September 14th and 15th. The Mayor requested permission to attend. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, permission be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a letter of resignation from Thomas Shinkos from the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Moved by Allen,seconded by Hogue, the resignation of Thomas Shinkos be accepted. The Mayor stated the PRAT consisted of nine (9) members; the Council recom- mended number of members be reduced to seven(7) and no appointment will be made. (Councilman Morgan arrived and took his place at the meeting.) Carried by unanimous vote. MYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would appoint Joe Kemp, 104 North Drexel, to the Citizens Civic Center 3ond Committee with the approval of the Council. Moved by Allen, seconded by Coburn, the Mayor's recommen- dation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Edith Sherman, Manager of National City Chamber of Commerce, presented trophy from Tecate for the City's display at Tecate en Marche. George Schroeder, 712 "E" Avenue, was present and stated the Council, even though the people had voiced opposition, passed three measures: theater allowed to open, liquor license and now we have urban renewal. He stated the large Vote given to Councilman Morgan was as much a vote against the rest of the Council as it was for Morgan. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and brought up the matter of the 1964-65 Budget; thanked the City Council for taking care of the trees on 16th Street between "F" and "G". He also mentioned the unsteady benches in Kimball Park that should be made solid to avoid accidents. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the matter be referred to the City Manager. Carried by Unanimous vote. Mr. Alsdort also stated the City Clerk should check the final date for receiving arguments for or against the Civic Center bond proposition. CITY MANAGE -LESS reported he had not completed the survey on- tom. possible change in attitude of persons opposing the 4-way light at Palm and Plaza, and would report to, City Council at a later date. CITY MANAGER HESS read a report in regard to the I.D.cards issued at dance, stating 227 teenage dance cards were issued by the 1ecreation staff, which were checked by t'-o employees. iMeved by ;ogue,seconded by Colburn, the report of Recreation Director Nerggert be accepted and filed. Mayor Gautereaux suggested copy of report be directed to the 'Junior Chamber of Commerce Vice -President, Pete Storton. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported sealed bids for 80 blocks of "SLURRY SEAL" were opened at 3:00 p.m. on August 24th; the Sim J. Harris Company bid $19.40 per ton - Total $14,550.00; the V. R. Dennis Construction Company bid $19.10 per ton - Total $14,325.00. City Manager Hess recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder and that all other bids be rejected. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,the City liana er's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:'Allen, Colburn, Hogue, iMiorgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8751, "RESOLUTION OF At=�; RD OF CONTRACT (Application of S)urry SealCoatto 80 Blocks of City Streets bounded by National, „ighland, Division and 8th Streets)" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconced by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the follow- ing vote,.to-wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, +Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 8/25/64 140 A communication from City Manager Hess in regard to extension of 30'St. westerly across the Duck Pond area was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation and request of the Citylj ?E___ Manager be approved with a limitation of $ / Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, z. Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. L`"tie A communication from James W. Wallace, expressing appreciation and thanks, was read by the City Clerk; ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from Chief Building Inspector Biggs in regard to Paul Pallas' request to move a building from 1819 Highland Avenue to the rear of property at 2105 "K" Avenue was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the request be approved when he complies with the stipulations set forth by the Director of Public Works. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported he contacted the Commanding Officer in regard to the excessive amount of smoke at the Naval fire -fighting school. A survey team has been there to study the feasibility of moving to another site or using a smoke arresting device, and they will probably use the smoke arresting device. The City Manager requested permission not to write to our congressmen at this time. The City Manager stated he will contact the Commander of Yards & Docks. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's report be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of letter from Barney Melillo, Vice -President of Pony League, requesting use of Community Building Annex without fee and recommended it be granted. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Managers recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien', Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux, Morgan. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HISS suggested authority be granted to pay Rigney & Hill $3,600.00 for a special audit April 26th and audit for fiscal year 1962-63. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the bill be approved and warrants ordered drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of an invitation from the Golden Coast Oil Company to attend an open house on August 28th at their new office and warehouse at the terminus of 30th Street; all members of the Council and Department Heads are invited. CITY MANAGER HESS presented to the City Council the resignation of John Foster from the Engineering Department as of July 31st and recommended the resignation be accepted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the resignation be accepted with regret and a Certificate be issued. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a Certificate of Insurance for the Acme Ambulance service. The Certificate appears to be in proper order. The City Manager suggested it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the fully executed agreement for water mains in the Bahia Vista area has been receimed and recommended it be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated that talk has emanated from the Chamber of Commerce and city officials regarding additional decorations on 12th Street during the festive holidays around Christmas and the install- ation of permanent lighting on the palm trees, at a total cost of somewhere between $3,500.00 and $4,000.00. The City Manager requested an expression of Council before making the capital outlay. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the City Manager°s recommendation be approved. Carried,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Mays: None. 8/25/64 z.Ztt t_ 9/,/L 141 CITY MANAGER HESS stated the assessed valuations were $357,100.00 less than anticipated due to State Board of Equalization adjustment in valuation of public utilities. This will decrease the annual income in general taxes by $7,038.00; the deficiency to be distributed as follows: General Fund $3,864.00, Park Fund $1,196.00, Library Fund $1,012.00, and Retirement $966.00. The City Manager stated these deficiencies can be handled within the present budget and a copy of the final budget will be filed with the City Clerk upon completion of printing. The City Manager recommended the budget be approved. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the budget be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Civil Service Commission reviewed the proposed rules pursuant to Ordinance 1076, and there are minor typographical errors in the Pules. They have detected the errors themselves and it does not disturb the meanie.:; of the rules. The City Manager suggested the rules be adopted and the City Attorney be given authority to prepare a Resolution. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. The report of the Director of Housing was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE announced the night of Wednesday, August 26, 1964, opening night of Pony League World Series in San Diego, has been designated "NATIONAL CITY NIGHT". MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported Unified Port Commissioner Ruehle is in the Paradise Valley Hospital to undergo surgery. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager direct a letter to Commissioner Ruehle. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated the water line west of "L" at 23rd Street is too high and needs lowering. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager look into it. Carried by unanimous vote. MOVED EY MORGAN, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 3:50 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK OR, CIT OF A ONA CITY, CAL FORNIA 8/2'5/64