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National City, California, September 22, 1964
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30
p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Hogue,
Gautereaux. Council members absent: Colburn, Morgan.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux,Hess,
Minogue, Stockman.
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager
Hess, followed with invocation by Father Rossell, St. Anthony's
Catholic Church,
Councilman Colburn arrived and took his place at the meeting.
RESOLUTION N0. 8768, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNI-
CIPAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD" (George Stanley Kitagawa, Jr.) was
read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, by the following vote, to -wit; Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue,
Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. Mayor Gautereaux presented
an award to George Stanley Kitagawa, Jr. for his exemplary and meri-
torious accomplishments.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented a pin to Kenneth Boulette for his 20 years
of dedicated service to the City of National City.
MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the September 15th
meeting be approved with the following two corrections: 0n Page 153
under Director of Planning's report on oversized driveway, the word-
ing should be changed from "Director of Planning recommended the
Council approve the driveway providing the specifications on file
with the City Engineer and the Plot Plan on file with the Planning
Department are met" to "Director of Plannibg recommended the Council
approve the driveway subject to the installation being approved by
the City Engineer and in accordance with the Plot Plan on file with
the Planning Department;" on Page 156 under the Director of Planning's
report on Planned Development Permit, second line after the words
"plans be approved", include the following "and a Commercial Planned
Development Permit be issued." Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8769, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING
FILING NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Application of "Slurry Seal" Coat to 80
Blocks of City Streets bounded by National, Highland, Division and
8th Streets)" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote,to-wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Rogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8770, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT DEED"
(Henry and Irma M. Tikkanen) was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Absent: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO, 8771, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL
PROPERTY" (William George Kostakos and Angie M. Kostakos) was read.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,t,`autereaux.
Nays: None. Absent: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8772, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO A COMMITTEE FOR
COORDINATED DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL PARKS" (Director of Planning and
Park Superintendent)was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan.
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RESOLUTION N0. 8773, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7707"(Park
and Recreation Advisory Board) 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. 8774, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR SIGNS,
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1102" was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded
by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Colburn asked if the
present signs would be allowed to remain. City Attorney Carstens
stated any signs not in accordance would have to be approved by the
Council. City Manager Hess stated it was the intention of his office
to work with Engineering and Planning and contact those individuals
whose signs were not in conformity and suggest they give it consider-
ation in the interest of uniformity. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Gautereaux. Absent:Morgan.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next Resolution grants a Commercial
Planned Development Permit, is three pages long and suggested it 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 ot the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
RESOLUTION N0. 8775,
MENT PERMIT PURSUANT
by Colburn,
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, C l b
Morgan.
"RESOLUTION GRANTING COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOP -
TO ORDINANCE NO. 1077." Moved by Allen, seconded
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote,
o urn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays:None. Absent:
COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated he attended the League of California Cities
conference on Saturday and there was discussion Ngge�-- ieie city matters.
1n as brought to his attention the City of San Di go/police ambulances
rge for the service; it is not their intention to make a profit
but to compensate for the additional investment. The City of National
City provides ambulance service without charge. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Gautereaux, the City Manager be requested to give us a
report regarding the possibility ot a charge as opposed to no charge
for the services of the ambulance in National City. Vice Mayor Alien
stated our ambulance is used only for extreme emergencies; its use
is restricted to the area of our city limits; and the cost of oper-
ating the ambulance would be hard to judge. Vice Mayor Allen stated
he felt no charge should be made; it is good public relations.
Councilman Hogue stated he would like the report to include cost of
this service for a year. Councilman Colburn said he felt the report
might reveal the possibility of full time patrol use for the vehicle.
Vice Mayor Allen stated under General Law, the City can not deviate
from the State restrictions in regard to ambulance operation. San
Diego, as a charter city, can and does operate a smaller vehicle with
less equipment. It would be almost impossible to use our ambulance
as a patrol vehicle as there is no place to put a prisoner if one
has to be taken into custody, whereas the San Diego ambulance has a
jump seat for a prisoner. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Morgan.
THE HEARING ON RESOLUTION N0. 8746, "Resolution of Intention(Sheryl
Lane, Assessment District No. 137)" was held at this time. A written
protest from Mr. and Mrs. William 0. Xander, 1845 East 16th Street,
and two communications in regard to the improvement from Mr. and Mrs.
Leonard W. Lightner, 2126 East 12th Street, and Robert Beil, 1013
East l8th Street, were read. Mrs. William 0. gander, 1845 East 16th
Street, was present and stated her assessment would be higher than
others as she has more frontage; the proposed improvement would not
be of direct benefit to her but to the houses in back of her property;
the street improvement would bring the street within 5 feet of her
bedroom; and asked why Sheryl Lane was being improved and 16th Street
was not. Mrs. Xander claimed she was never notified of the prpposed
improvement and the street is private property. Moved by Hogue,
seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded -by Hogue, as there is not
a majority protest, the Assessment District be approved and the City
Attorney proceed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8776, "RESOLUTION ORDERICG WORK (Sheryl Lane Assess-
ment District No, 137)" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by
Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coiburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent:
Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8777, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE (Sheryl Lane,
Assessment District No. 137)" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Coiburn, the Resolution be adopted. Mrs. William 0. Xander, 1845 East
16th Street, asked who owns the property that is being graded for a
road. Mayor Gautereaux stated it belongs to the City, itis not a
private road but a public street. Mrs. Xander claimed they were never
notified that this was in the offing and stated she would secure legal
counsel. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan.
THE USE DISTRICT HEARING on proposed zone change from R-2 to R-4-P-D
for Arvil A. Hardcastle, 2216 E. 5th Street, was held at this time.
A petition protesting the zone change, a communication from W. E.
Lyman and Jessie 8. Lyman, stating they had no objection to the
construction of the proposed new boarding home for the aged, and a
communication from Charles I. Cheneweth, Administrator, Friendship
Homes, Incorporated, 2328 E. 6th Street, reporting their records
show an average occupancy of 98.4% for the past several years, and
that inquiries had to be turned down, were read by the City Clerk.
Howard J. King, 2226 E. 5th Street, was present and stated granting
the zone change would create a spot zone and no changes of this kind
should be made until the Plan for National City is developed. Mr.
King said the San Diego newspapers carried a series of articles
stating there is no present need for rest homes or homes for the aged.
He further stated the present street will not accommodate the in-
creased traffic. Joseph Viera, Jr., 2136 E. 4th Street, was present
and asked how his name got on the petition protesting the zone change
as he is not against it and was told his wife's name, not his, was on
the petition. Director of Planning Stockman read the Planning Com-
mission recommendation in regard to the application for zone change
No. C-20 signed by Arvil A. Hardcastle for the property at 2216 East
5th Street. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be
closed. (Councilman Morgan arrived and took his place at the meeting.)
Vice Mayor Allen stated he received some complaints about the location
of the kitchen and asked Arvil Hardcastle, who was present, if the
kitchen could be located away from 5th Street, where it would not be
near area residents. Mr. Hardcastle stated the kitchen has been moved
on the revised plans. Vice Mayor Allen asked Mr. Hardcastle if the
Council were to approve the zone change, when construction could be
started. Mr. Hardcastle said the preliminary plans were complete and
as soon as the State Department of Welfare's approval was secured,
the construction would proceed. Vice Mayor Allen asked if the Council
could assume construction would begin within 180 days. Mr. Hardcastle
stated 180 days should be ample. Vice Mayor Allen asked when the old
building would be razed. Mr. Hardcastle said it would be done at the
time the new structure is finished and in full operation; the mortgage
holder must be satisfied; probably no more than 60, possibly 90 days.
Vice Mayor Allen stated we should obtain in writing when the work
would be started and when the old building would be razed. Howard J.
King stated he was told long before this came up it wouldn't matter
whether he protested or not - it was all cut and dried. Mrs. 0. C.
Halvorson, 2217 E. 5th Street, was present and stated when Arvil
Hardcastle purchased the property he called his brother, Albert, to
come help him. She said she heard Albert Hardcastle had 42 houses
in Fresno under construction a year ago and walked off and left the
project, and she didn't think he should be allowed to start something
on this basis in National City, and the street facilities would not
accommodate this situation. Motion carried by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Abstaining: Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, with the
restrictions noted, the 180 days to start construction, a completion
bond, and 90 days to tear down the old building, the zone change be
granted and referred to the City Attorney. Councilman Colburn asked
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if these restrictions can
be made and if action can be taken if they are not fulfilled. City
Attorney Carstens stated conditions can not be made on zone changes
as they could be held to be invalid. Motion and second were with-
drawn. Director of Planning Stockman asked even if the zone change
were granted, wouldn't Mr. Hardcastle have to obtain a permit to
operate his present business legally. The City Attorney stated if
the zone change is granted, then the Hardcastles would have to apply
for a permit under Ordinance 1077 and then the restrictions could be
imposed; even though the zone change is granted, the present building
is not in proper use and Mr. Hardcastle would have to get a permit to
operate legally. Councilman Hogue stated that he was impressed by the
fact at the present time the property tax on this land is approxi-
mately $520.00 and if this development is put in, the City's tax
income from the same property would be in the neighborhood of
$5,000.00 a year. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the zone
change be granted and the matter referred to the City Attorney tor
the next step. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Coeburn, tautereaux. Nays: Hogue, Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded
by Hogue, the City Planner check on the date of issuance of the permit
so we can determine 1U0 days for start of construction and 90 days for
demolition and if a performance bond was established. Carried, by
the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux.
Nays: Morgan.
USE DISTRICT HEARING on proposed change to Ordinance No. 962 in
regard to installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks, was held at
this time. The City Clerk stated no written protests were received.
No one was present in this regard. Moved by Colburn, seconded by
Hogue, the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Director of
Planning Stockman read the August 31st recommendation of the Planning
Commissionin regard to the installation of curbs, gutters and side-
walks in ail zones and that the Planning Commission be a recommending
body only on waiver of installation of these improvements, with the
City Council giving final approval. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the Planning Commission recommendation be approved and
referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanlmous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported receipt of a communication from Fire ,
Chief J. C. Bailey, stating the President of the United States and
the Governor of the State of California have proclaimed the week of
October 9th, the anniversary of the disastrous Chicago fire, as
"National Fire Prevention Week." Mayor Gautereaux stated, with
Council approval, he would proclaim the week of October 4th through
October loth, 1964, as "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK." Moved by Alien,
seconded by Colburn, the proclamation of the Mayor be approved..
Carried by unanimous vote.
CHARLES ELLIS, 24 North "T" Avenue, president of the National City
Swim Team Boosters, was present and extended an invitation to the
Mayor and Councilmen to attend a barbecue dinner at the Casa de Salud
on Saturday, September 26th, at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Ellis gave tickets to
the Mayor and the Councilmen.
PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $58,452.65.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the payroll be approved and
warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coeburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:None.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated that Lou Sothras desired to continue to serve
on the Citizen's Civic Center Bond Committee and, with the approval
of the Council, he would appoint Mr.s. Doris Heflin, 2213 East 4th
Street, as a sixth member of the same Committee. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Hogue, the appointment of Mrs. Doris Heflin be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote. Joe Minogue, 1035 "B" Avenue, Chairman
of the Citizen, Civic Center Bond Committee, introduced Mrs. Doris
Heflin. Mr. Minogue gave the first visible effort from the Committee
to the Mayor and members of the Council, bumper sticker "Win with W".
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CITY MANAGER HESS read a report from the Public Works Department in
regard to lighting on North Drexel, advising a street lighting survey
and report was made on April 8, 1963, and at that time the area was
considered adequately lighted. The City Manager said another complete
investigation has been made to determine if conditions have changed;
an after dark inspection of the entire area was made on September 21,
1964. It was noted that the intersection of Cervantes and North
Drexel is served by three 6,000 lumen incandescent street lights,
two on Cervantes (in San Diego) and one on North Drexel. A review
of the city street lighting map indicates that few residential inter-
sections have a light intensity of 18,000 lumens within a radius of
this size. A fourth light on East Division Street serves North
Drexel. The Police Department reported there have been no traffic
accidents at this location. City Manager Hess said, in his opinion,
the conditions have not c;3anged and no new illumination need be con-
sidered. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's
recommendation be approved . Carried, by the foiiowing vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Councilman
Morgan stated the location of Mrs. Wendeil Miiler's house is such
that she does not benefit from the existing lights and he believed
the lighting should be improved.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported, in regard to proposed traffic signal or
4-way stop signs at the intersection of 18th Street and "L" Avenue,
less than a year ago a trafficsignal warrant system was established,
listing traffic signal needs on a priority basis. The Traffic
Safety Committee suggested the intersection of 18th Street and "L"
Avenue be considered for a traffic signal and it is on our warrant
list. The City Manager said other locations have a more urgent need
of a traffic signal; consideration is being given to one for 12th
Street, Plaza Boulevard and Palm Avenue and there are others in the
vicinity of the new hospital; these are high priority numbers and
the signal at 18th Street and "L" Avenue is sixth or seventh on the
list. Periodic review is made by the City Engineer's office and
Traffic Safety officials and this might move up on the list.
Councilman Hogue asked if it were possible to put a temporary 4-way
stop or one - way stop sign there. City Manager Hess stated there
is a one-way stop on "L" Avenue. Mayor Gautereaux asked if any
information was available relative to the priority position of this
intersection in regard to the frequency of accidents as compared to
other intersections having a higher priority. City Manager Hess
reported that during the calendar year 1963 the police indicated
there were seven accidents at the intersection, four injuries sus-
tained and it is not known how this compares with priority signals
such as the one at 12th Street, Plaza Boulevard and Palm Avenue.
Councilman Hogue asked if there was some way to indicate an approach
to a dangerous corner and the City Manager stated a long wavy line
is used approaching a stop to indicate there is something ahead.
A COMMUNICATION from Mrs. L. G. Kraft, Secretary, El Toyon P.T.A.,
thanking the City Manager for providing a traffic signal at the
intersection of Euclid Avenue and Division Street, was presented.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the communication be acknowledged
and filed and an acknowledgement of thanks be sent all the interested
citizens who appeared before the mike to let us know how serious the
situation was. Carried by unanimous vote.
A COMMUNICATION from the San Diego County Water Authority, enclosing
a certified copy of Resolution No. 816 and requesting acknowledgment
of same, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the
communication be filed and acknowledged. Councilman Hogue asked If
this was not filed once before. City Manager Hess stated this com-
munication was different and required no action. Carried by unanimous
vote,
A REQUEST FOR REFUND OF $25.00 PERFORMANCE BOND by Jacinto Diaz, Jr.,
2324 "K" Avenue, was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen,
the refund be granted and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried,
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None.
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A COMMUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY in regard
to a proposed change in the billing procedure for water stored in
San Vicente Reservoir was presented, Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HE SS requested Councilman Morgan, Chairman of the Real
Estate Committee, call a meeting of the Committee Friday, September
25th, at 4:30 p,m. in the City Manager's office. Councilman Morgan
assented.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING was presented. Ordered filed by
unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated the Chamber of Commerce requested
approval of a directional sign at 5th and Freeway 101. They then
attempted to secure another location for the sign at the northern
boundary of the City and were unable to do so. The Chamber has re-
quested consideration be given to the original request. The Planning
Commission has gone on record as approving the directional sign sub-
ject to seven restrictions as outlined in the Planning Commission
recommendation of June 24, 1964. Director of Planning Stockman stated
the Chief of Police has approved the restrictions set forth by the
Planning Commission. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the
Planning Commission's recommendation be a_eroved. Carried !DV —Unanimous
vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, it be referred to the City
Manager to work with the Chamber of Commerce. Carried by unanimous
vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN, in answer to a question from Mayor
Gautereaux, stated she would like Council members to submit names of
interested people who would work on the sub -committee for the 701
program in the development of the Plan within the next week or two
so they may be turned over to the Mayor.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:27 p.m.
ATTEST:
'CITY CLERK
NATIONAL C Y, CALIFORNIA