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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 09-01 CC MINNational City, California, September 1,1964 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Coiburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Foster, Gautereaux, Hess, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman, Assistant City Attorney Todd. The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by Pastor Eugene B. Cullum, Church of Christ. Mayor Gautereaux presented Robert E. Myers with a certificate for his six years service with the City and the Mayor expressed the Council's wishes for his success. MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the August 25th meeting be approved, with the following correction: Paragraph one (1) Pace 140, should read - "the recommendation and request of the City Manager be approved with a limitation of $150.00 placed on the appraisal." Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8752, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION" (Mr. Harry C. Haelsig, Planning Commissioner of San Diego), was read. Moved by Coiburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8753, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Improvement of 30th Street from National Avenue to Coolidge Avenue)," was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, dolburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8754, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION GRANT DEED"(Pentecostal Tabernacle) was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8755, "RESOLUTION COMPLYING WITH COLLIER-UNRUH LOCAL TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT" was read. Moved by Coiburn,seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Morgan asked if the Finance Committee had examined the report and Mayor Gautereaux stated this covered contracts and Resolutions throughout the last year. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO, 8756, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT" (Lusk Corporation) was read. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Coiburn, Hogue, Gautereaux, Nays: Morgan. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY TODD stated the Ordinance in regard to determining the amount of revenue necessary from property taxes for support of the Departments of City of National City, California, for fiscal year 1964-65, was to be given its second reading. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the second reading of the Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading or the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1103, "ORDINANCE DETERMINING AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR SUPPORT OF ITS DEPARTMENTS OF CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,CALIFORNIA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1964-65." Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 9/1/64 143 ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY TODD stated the Ordinance in regard to order- ing, calling, providing for, and giving notice of a special election to be held November 3, 1964, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness for a certain municipal improvement and consolidating said election with the general state election was to be given its second reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the second reading of the Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1104, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR, AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE 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 INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR A CERTAIN MUNI- CIPAL IMPROVEMENT AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE GENERAL STATE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Alien, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote,to-wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated in regard to the Lusk deal the newspaper indicated the land will be developed under urban renewal, and asked if this were true. Mayor Gautereaux stated the property is not being developed under urban renewal; the program of the particular fund "1-v1P3/(-41s the workable plan for the purpose of giving the people in a bracketed income adequate housing. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated Acme Chevrolet is starting on plans for the new location between 22nd and 24th on National Avenue and would like information from the Council as to plans to widen 24th Street and open "A" Avenue between 22nd and 24th; also, is the drainage that goes through this property permanent and will it be changed if "A" Avenue is opened. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the matter be referred to the City Engineer and City Manager to contact Acme Chevrolet and give them the facts. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated that Mr. Clarence E. Guffey, Master,Southwest Masonic Lodge, who was present, had requested the Mayor to proclaim the month of September "Constitutional Observance Month." Mr. Guffey stated that September 17, 1964, will mark the 177th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution and on September 18th the Southwest Lodge of National City and the Chula Vista Lodge have jointly planned and arranged a public Constitutional Observance program, to be held in the Chula Vista Masonic Temple, 732-3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, on Friday evening, September 18th, 1964, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gautereaux stated he would proclaim the month of September "CONSTITUTIONAL OBSER- VANCE MONTH" with the Council's approval. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the month of September be proclaimed "CONSTITUTIONAL OBSERVANCE MONTH." Carried by unanimous vote. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $62,110.22. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried by the tollowing vote,to-wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Park Retirement 186.1 Gas Tax Sewer Service $ 15,707.26 2,601.24 677.46 5,017.37 29,600.70 1,223.28 Total $ 54,827.31 MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote,to-wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 9/1/64 i 144 CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to lowering of the water lines west of "L" Avenue at 23rd Street, he sent a letter to the California Water & Telephone Company and would have a report by next week. CITY CLERK MINOGUE stated in regard to last day to file arguments for or against the Civic Center Bond Proposition, she had contacted the office of the Registrar of Voters and was informed that the date of September 10th was satisfactory. REQUEST FOR REFUND of $25.00 performance bond by Mrs. R. D. O'Rear, 2134 "0" Avenue, was presented. Councilman Allen asked the City Engineer if the request had been approved by 'his Department as this information was not noted on the request. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the matter be laid over until the next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the San Diego Water Authority in regard to change in Over -ride Water Rate of San Diego County Water Authority was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE read a communication from Mrs. Charles C. Dail in appreciation of Resolution No. 8737. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a Continuation Certificate for the contract bond for the National City Rubbish Service. The certi- ficate appears to be in order and in the proper amount. The City Manager suggested it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of communication from the National City Junior Chamber of Commerce President, Mr. Bob Worthy, in regard to the Jaycees and the All American Stadium Committee attempting to raise $50,000.00 for a feasibility study in San Diego County for the purpose of obtaining a multi -purpose stadium for major league sports. The Junior Chamber requested no -fee permit to solicit funds in National City. City Manager Hess recommended the no -fee permit be granted. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the foliowing vote, to -wit: Ayes: lien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of minutes from the Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District for the regular meeting of August 4th and the adjourned meeting of August 24th and suggested they be filed with the City Clerk for the Councii's perusal. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the Juniors of Social Service, requesting a no -fee permit for their annual drive in National City. City Manager Hess suggested that a no -fee permit be granted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of an insurance policy of the Lamdon Limited Investments(Cal-Maid Furniture Company) for the period 8/4/64 to 8/4/67 and suggested the policy be referred to the City Attorney for approval and then filed with the City Clerk and a copyof theletter be filed with the City Treasurer. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE stated due to the excellent work of Mrs.Thompson, Senior Accountant, the following two annual reports have been completed "Report of City Tax Rate, Assessed Valuations and Taxies Levied, City of National City, for 1964-65" and the "Annual Report of Financial Transactions for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1964." These reports have been mailed to and received by the State Controller. The Annual Street Report has been completed, is awaiting signature, and will be mailed immediately. 9/1/64 145 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the recommendation of the City Planning Commission from their meeting of August 26th to amend Ordinance 962, Section 10, sub -section "E", Paragraphs 2 and 3, to make the Planning Commission only a recommending body on the granting of waivers on curbs, gutters and sidewalks, with final action to be taken by the City Council. Director of Planning Stockman recommended report be received and referred to the City Clerk to set the necessary date for public hearing. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of Director of Planning Stockman be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the recommendation of the City Planning Commission from their meeting of August 26th to grant Zone Change No. C-20 from R-2 to R-4-P-D, requested by Arvi1 A. Hardcastle, 2216 East Fifth Street. Director of Planning Stockman recommended report be received and referred to the City Clerk for setting of the necessary public hearing. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of Director of Planning Stockman be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the hearin4s be set for September 22nd. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he talked with officials of the Pony League, Joe E.Browno Elmer Barr and Bill Haggert, about having the World Series in National City next year. The National City Pony League will have to guarantee an amount of $25,000.00 for transportation for these boys and provide housing while they are here. Councilman Morgan asked if the Pony League could get advertising money like the Chamber of Commerce, in the amount of $3,000.00 or $5,000.00, and possibly they could raise other money and guarantee the $25,000.00. Mayor Gautereaux stated a project of this magnitude would be a real step for the City and it would involve more than the guarantee; it would involve many other aspects, such as providing adequate seating facil- ities, which would be a capital expenditure. The Mayor stated he believed it would be received very well by the Chamber of Commerce and by the businessmen of our community, the City would have a good response to it and we are highly privileged to be considered to have the World Series in National City. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Council owed Councilman Morgan a vote of thanks. Councilman Morgan asked if we could set aside this amount of money legally in next yearis budget. City Manager Hess stated this expenditure as adver- tising under general law probably would be a legal expenditure; we are already spending about $18,000.00 and a portion of this money or other money might be diverted to this use. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, Councilman Morgan be given a vote of confidence and he do his utmost to try to att the Little World Series in National City. Mayor Gautereaux sugge f'ect' i o Council -man Morgan that representatives of the Pony League make a presentation to the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at B:25 p.m. ATTEST: /CITY CLERK ONAL CITY, 9/1/64 ORNIA