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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 10-27 CC MIN187 National City, California, October 27, 1964 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Biggs, Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hess, Minogue, Oscurn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by Bishop Samuel M. Meeks, Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX recommended Capt. George H. Whiting, commanding offi- cer of the U.S. Naval Station, be appointed to the Steering Committee for the development of our comprehensive General Plan. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Gautereaux presented Capt. Whiting with a "key to the city". RESOLUTION NO., 8791, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNICI- PAL YOtsTH RECOGNITION AWARD (Augustine and Refugia Garcia)" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. The Mayor read the letter of nomination for the awards ancf commended the boys for their exemplary activities. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. MOVED BY COL3URN, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the regular meet- ing of October 20th be approved with the foilosing correction: Gene- ral Fund $15,700.40 and Park Fund $7,291.d0. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8792, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATIONNI GRANT DEED" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. City Manager Hess stated Alco Fence Company's original offer to the City, which was accepted by the City Council was to pay 60% of the total cost down; the price per foot was determined but there was no survey and the exact amount o= land was not known; and there was no discussion at that time in regard to the .manner in which payments were to be made. Representatives of the Alco Fence Company have indicated they are willing and prepared to pay $200.00 per month plus 6% interest on the unpaid balance. The City Manager suggested this be included in the escrow instructions. Moves; by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Allen asked why $200.00 per month plus 6% interest instead of $200.00 including 6% interest; City Manager Hess stated this was the offer made to us by the Alco Fence Company. Councilman Morgan asked how many square feet are involved and was advised by the City Manager there are approxi- mately 0,000 square feet, which will amount to approximately $18,000.00 without interest. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8793, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION (3ucky Subdivision)" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION , "Resolution dedicating street(Coolidge Avenue)" was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the read- ing of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 10/27/64 138 RESOLUTIOn NO. 8794, "RESOLUTION uEDIC T I iG STREET (Coolidge Avenue)". Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gau,tereaux, Nays: None, RESOLUTION NO. 8795, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF N_AL PROPERTY (Corporation Grant Deed from Bahia Vista Development Corporation)" was read. Move» by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8796, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREIM_NT FO: THE LSE OF SPatI G VaLL'EY SANITATION '"DISTRICT'S OUT- F'.LL SEWER" was real. Moved by Col' urn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Morgan stated the agreement is for fifteen {15) years and asked the City Manager what will happen at itS expiration. City Manager Hess st_ed Lie fifteen years represents the total period we have to pay our interest (approximately $40,000.00). Councilman Morgan asked if after fifteen years we would heave a right to the county line and was advised we would, that we will have pur- chased an interest in the land, and will have a right to the line after fifteen years. Carried, ay the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO, 8797, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIOHA L CITY, CALI- FORNIA CREATING ;,ND EST--\JLISHING THE UE PAaTMENT OF PARKS AND LCztiEA- TION AND THE DEPARTMJ'.iT OF 3UILuINGS AND HOUSItNG AND ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF DIiEJTOR JF PARKS AND aECNEATION AND THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR of JUILDINGS AND HOaSING" was read. Moved by Colburn, se- conded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Morgan stated this is not an economy move. Councilman Hogue, asked how soon the vacancy of Director of Recreation would ae filled, City Manager Hess stated the Civil Service Commission is drafting specifications and qualifications for the position of Park & Recreation Director and may be advertising in the next few weeks; it is anticipated the posi- tion will !De filled before the holiday season. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. COUNCILMAN HOGUE publicly thanked the San Diego Union and Neil Ball for coverage of the Navy Day parade. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated a neighbor, David Colvin, 3032 Plaza Soulevard, asked him to convey his thanks to our Police Department for their attempt to control the speeding traffic on Harbison Avenue. Council- man Hogue stated he tried to cross Palm Avenue on Plaza Boulevard and counted 16 cars stacked up at the corner and asked if it were possible to install a light at that intersection. City Manager Hess stated it has been on our list as a preferred intersection for traffic light control; the City Engineer and City Manager recommended there be a 4-way stop at Plaza and Palm, with 12th Street one-way westbound, the only turn permitted to be northbound. The City Manager stated a hearing was held and the City Engineer was directed to prepare draw- ings for a 5-way intersection similar to the one at 13th and National. City Manager Hess said the cost of the original concept of a 4-way intersection was about $6,000.00; the 5-way intersection (because of the special equipment, islands, etc.) would cost approximately $16$0J.00; and both sets of plans have been prepared too to bid. City Manager Hess stated it is projected on our charts; the money will be available probably in April for the 5-way intersection. CITY MANA- GER HESS stated a piece of land must be acquired for additional dedi- cation of l2th Street; it will be April before the money will be avail- able and probably another 45-60 days before the necessary materials can be obtained. DAVID COLVIN, 3032 Plaza Boulevard, was present and 10/27/64 189 stated that he knew of at least five accidents at this particular intersection, three of them serious; the average speed of traffic on Harbison is at least 45 miles per hour. Mr. Colvin stated recently the police force made a concerted effort to control this speed and, through the use of radar, made a reduction, and it was conducive to safety. Mr. Colvin stated, with the increase in traffic on Plaza Boulevard and Harbison Avenue, it is urgent that the speed of the traffic and traffic control in general be more thoroughly implemented than in the past. He complimented the police force on the excellent work done recently and requested the police be encouraged to continue this effort until the speed limit is maintained on Harbison. Council- man Hogue stated he heard a rumor there was some effort to suppress the issuing of traffic tickets to slow this traffic down. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the comments of the gentleman and Mr. Hogue be raferr_d to the City Manager tor presentation to the Chief of Police. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Gautereaux asked Council- man Hooue if efforts were beinn .made to suppress the police activity in that area relative to traffic control. Councilman Hogue stated he heard rumors concerning this, and was appalled et the idea of the police picking off some of our special citizens and pressure was being put on the police to lighten up on these people. Councilman Morgan said he had a complaint on this and checked with the City Manager; he heard the police were turning fast in front of the people in the area and parking back on )rivate property; the City Manager has it under advise- ment. Councilman Hogue requested that certain people stay out of his area and leave it alone and let them get the proper police patrol. a MAYOR GATi EAUX reported the receipt of/communication from the Eagles acknowledging and thanking Vice Mayor Allen for his attendance at the anniversary banquet. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported on the trip to Sacramento with Mayor Sperling of Chula Vista, to meet the Director of Resources, Hugo Fisher, in regard to Proposition 1 (pertaining to parks and the preservation of historical sites in the State of California), to learn how the program may be implemented if approved by the electorate and what could be developed recreationwise and what could be preserved as a historical site. The Mayor stated the cities submit to the County Board of Supervisors the programs that they are interested in having considered for these funds, for approval and forwarding to the Director of Re- sources who then will establish priority. Mayor Gautereaux stated there is one project in National City that would cone within the basic criteria of this program. The Mayor stated this project concerns a historical site and possibly a museum for the City of National City: Granger Hall; the first opera house in San Diego County. The Mayor recommended, whether or not the electorate approves Proposition 1, the City Manager be directed to ascertain from the owners of this historical site whether or not they would be interested in selling it to the City as a museum and a historical site for oar community, and if so, what arrangements could be made to purchase this site and possibly how it could fit into this program. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager be, authorized to check into this project and come back with a recommendation of the cost, maintenance etc. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a Proclamation, designating Wednesday, November llth as "ARMISTICE DAY". Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue,- the Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read the resignations from two members of the. Plan. ning Commission: Clifford W. Reed and Buford Ellis. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the resignations be accepted. Carried by 4nimous vote. Mayor Gautereaux recommended the appointment of Pete E. T. Storton, 920 Ethel Place, to the Planning Commission to fill the un- expired term of Mr. Ellis. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the appointmr-nt be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 10/27/64 190 E. H. ALSDOt,F, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated in regard to discussion of traffic at Harbison and Plaza, the signals were to be at 12th and Palm. Mayor Gautereaux stated two different problems were brought up by Councilman Hogue. +`4r. Alsdorf stated the proclamation said "Armistice Day" in one place and "Veterans Day" in another. Mayor Gautereaux stated the proclamation was correct. E. M. STAi'LEY, 1146 National Avenue, was present and stated Stanley Dodge has a new agency which is a credit to the City of National City. He said he was ready to move in and found he could not get final ap- proval or a certification of occupancy until a bond was posted or an affidavit signed which would allow the City to become a lienholder against the property in the event the curbs and sidewalks on 29th Street and on "A" Avenue were not installed when the grate is estab- lished. Mr. Stanley stated it was his interpretation the action of the Planning Commission on September 23rd resolved the situation. Mr. Stanley asked the City Council whether or not the problem was re- solved or if there is something further. Vice Mayor Allen asked the City Manager to comment on this. City Manager Hess reed a letter (hand -delivered to Mr. Stanley on September 23rd) in regard to certain proposals outlined et the new agency. The City Manager said at that time Mr. Stanley indicated it was apparent it would be necessary to obtain certain variances from the City before receiving final inspec- tion. City Manager Hess said it was recommended by the Planning Commission the sidewalks and curbs on 29th and "A" Avenue be waived until such time as the streets were brought to proper grade and, if 29th Street is then left open, the owner of the property be required to install these facilities on both streets and a Certific•ete of Occu- pancy be issued upon the completion of the building; the Planning Commission felt no bond was necessary. The City Manager said the City Planner called this to the attention of the City Council on October 6th; she reviewed the events which transpired at the September 23rd meeting of the Planning Commission; the report was received by the City Council with no editorial comment, it was read into the record, not filed, not accepted, not altered, approved or otherwise. The City Manager stated there was a degree of ambiguity between the two de- cisions; the Planning Commission suggested that no bond be required, the Council minutes do not indicate what procedure should be followed and the City Manager felt it mandatory that the City be indemnified to be assured that sidewalks and curbs will .e installed. Mr. Stanley is not the property owner and the City Manager felt a bond should be posted. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. City Manager Hess read the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Councilman Colburn asked what means the City had to enforce the installation of curbs and sidewalks when the grade is set. City Manager Hess said he knew of only one similar in- stance and in that case a grant of lien was prepared and filed against the property; this takes time; a bond could be secured tomorrow. Mayor Gautereaux stated the recommendation was ambiguous. Councilman Morgan stated he knew of no case where a bond was required. Mr. Stanley stated he was not qualified to argue the point, but believed in cases of this nature, when the conditiDns are met by the City which would require the performance of the work, the City could do the work and collect from the property owner. City Attorney Carstens stated one fact was being overlooked: Mr. Stanley is only the lessee not the property owner, Mr. Stanley stated the Planning Commission's recom- mendation stated "property owner" not "lessee." Mayor Gautereaux in- quired if the City has recourse to make the property owner perform. City Attorney Carstens stated the proaerty owner was never before the Commission nor agreed to anthing and, as he knew the facts, the City could not require the property owner to install the sidewalks and curbs. Mr. Stanley stated up to now all references have been to the property owner and not to him. City Attorney Carstens said he be- lieved Mr. Hess was trying to clarify the situation. Mayor Gautereaux asked why the property owner was not making these requests of the 10/27/64 191 Council. Councilman Hogue asked if the property owner would not be in violation of Ordinance 962 when the grade is established and sidewalks were not put in and could be prosecuted. City Attorney Carstens asked Mr. Stanley if he had a power of attorney for the property owner. City Manager Hess stated the possibility of future litigation should be con- sidered and no suit would be necessary if Mr. Stanley were to post a bond; the cost of a $5,000 bond would be only about $50.00. Vice Mayor Allen stated the present Council and Mr. Stanley may not be here when the grade is established and a gentlemen's agreement does'nt always work; Mr. Stanley would'nt sell him a car on a gentlemen's agreement. Mr. Stanley inquired if the City Council or the City Mana- ger was running the City. Councilman Morgan asked if there was any other case where a bond was required. City Manager Hess stated he did not recall one, but there was a case where a lien was prepared; the preparation of a lien now would cause undue delay; Mr. Stanley wants to have his opening on Thursday. Councilman Morgan stated this should be handled in the same way others were handled. notion failed to carry by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Hogue, Gautereaux. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the property owner or lessee be required to post a bond, as principals, in the amount of $5,000. Councilman Morgan stated the sidewalks and curbs would only cost about $:00. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Mays: Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, there be a five minute recess. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting recessed at 9:02 p.m. MAYOR G.UTEREAOX called the meetinc to order at 9:12 p.m. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: ;lone, CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the Rancho Hills de -annexation from San Diego and the proposed annexation to the City of National(. City the Planning Commission recommended in favor of the annexation, if details could be worked out. The City Manager stated the City of San Diego would require payment of $4,840.31 for the utilities in- stalled in the area. San Diego will not provide utilities to another municipality. The City Manager said a $5,000.00 deposit will be re- quired by the California Water & Telephone Company for the installa- tion of water mains in the area; also, an easement would have to be acquired. The City Manager stated the estimated cost would be $9,840.31. City Manager Hess recommended the Director of Planning be authorized to contact the individuals within the area to see if they are still interested and are willing to bring a petition to National City that annexation is desired; should there be sufficient interest, the City Attorney, City Clerk, Director of Planning and the City Mana- ger be given authority to work out the necessary details for the hold- ing of an election. City Manager Hess said the City of San Diego by Resolution Ho. 173921, indicated they were willing to de -annex this property. The City Manager stated we have the necessary monies to make the expenditures. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Allen questioned the necessity or a-h6w` yeti tibh- nd-Sugested the City Planner centadtd the p ople whb signed the original petition. Moved by Morgan, secon. :ded by Alien, to include in the motion the City Planner contact the people who signed the original petition. Carried by unanimous vote, ,.. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard'to the estimated cost:of a Senior Citizens' Building -for --possible amendment to the Resolution establish- fng Civic Center Fund and stated it was impossible to -arrive at'a igure because we do not knt what size building we are contemplating. the City Manager suggested ar arth'itect be retained.to work wi.th•the' Senior Citizens' group and the ?ark and Recreation Advisory Board, and bring to the Council a prospectus concerning the building.they .r feel is necessary and, fo1 1 owi ng ' conferences. between the architect, the senior citizens and the Park and Recreation Advisory Board the Council then 1o/27/64 192 take some definitive action as to the amount involved. The City Mana- ger stated in regard to a speciah fund, it was a matter of policy for the Council to establish. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager be authorized to submit the names of three architects to the Council at the next meeting, the Council to decide which architect will proceed with the job, and the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Carried, by the toltowi ng vote, to-wIt: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan. Nays: Hogue, Gautereaux. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported sealed bids for the improvement of National Avenue, 5th to 14th Street, were opened in her office at 3:O:J p.m. on October 26th, and the results were as follows: Daley Corporation $75,736.75 V. R. Dennis Construction Company $74,316.13, Griffith Company $54,020.80, Sim J. Harris Company $59,8d6.)1, and R. E. Hazard Contracting Company $64,454.20. City Manager Hess stated the City Engineer's recommendation was to accept the Griffith Company's low bid of $54,020.30 and all other bids be rejected. Moved by Morgan, secon- ded by Colburn, the recommendation be approved. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coiourn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8798, "RESOLUTION OF AIARD JE CONTRACT (Improvement of National Avenue from 5th Street to 14th Street)" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgai, Gautereaux. Nays: None. A COMMUNICATION from Jacobson Neon Signs commending building Inspec- tion Department was read. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the National City Junior Chamber of Commerce in regard to the proposed Civic Center was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Morris Arkeen, GOLDEN Q, 130 E. 8th Street, re- questing taxes be lowered for his business, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the matter be turned over to the City Manager for a report at next regular meeting regarding reasons for taxes and amount of license on this business. Vice Mayor Allen stated this comes under the City Treasurer and the Tax Commission. Motion failed to carry by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Hogue, Gautereaux. Moved by Allen the letter be filed. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Coburn, se- conded by Allen, we request a report from the City Treasurer regarding Morris Arkeen's request on his taxes and business license. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Mrs. Angetta McCarthy, 2304 "K" Avenue, in regard to the grade established for 23rd Street and "K" Avenue, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, it be referred to the City Engi- neer. Carried by unanimous vote. THE MINUTES of the regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission of October 21st were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A League of California Cities' notice of hearings on local agency formation commissions for an evaluation of their performance and sug- gestions for legislative changes in 1965, was presented. Vice Mayor Allen requested the City Manager recommend personnel to be sent to the hearing in San Diego and stated he would like to attend. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager specify other people as well as the policymakers to go. City Manager Hess suggested that the erector o anning and the Chairman of the Planning Commission be authorized to attend. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be included in the motion. Carried by 10/27/64 193 unanimous vote. Mayor Gautereaux steted hearings are to be held in San Rafael, Fresno and San Diego; the hearing in San Diego is at 10:00 a.m., November 10, 1964, Room 202, Convention Hall, First & Streets. Director of Planning Stockman requested if the Council has any thoughts on this matter, they be submitted to her and requested the City attorney be authorized to assist her in the preparation of a written statement for submission to the Committee. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a letter from Harry W. Huntsman, Associate Minister, First Methodist Church, in charge of youth to raise funds for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Saturday, October 31st requesting a no -fee permit, stating that each youth would have lapel identification tabs and con- tainers for funds clearly marked UNICEF. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, their request be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated on July 21st he reported to the Council the San Diego Gas & Electric Company indicated it would cost about $4,069.56 annually for additional street lighting on Highland Avenue between 18th and 30th Streets and the Council was shown a preliminary layout of the proposed installation of 43 mercury vapor lights. The City Manager stated surveys were conducted in the area by city offi- cials as well as San Diego Gas & Electric Company officials and no objections to the project have been encountered. The City Manager asked for approval for the San Diego Gas & Electric Company to proceed with the project. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a request from the Salvation Army for a no -fee permit for their annual Christmas kettles, and sug- gested the no -fee permit be granted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS read the letter of resignation from Dan Chandler, former Swim Pool supervisor. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the resignation be accepted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY CLERK MINOGUE stated next Tuesday, eovem;er 3rd, is Election Day, a legal holiday, and under the provisions of Ordinance 1068. there will be no Council meeting; the next Council meeting will be November loth. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported the receipt of Annual Financial Statement for the County of San Diego for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1964, and said it will be on file in her office. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported in regard to Assessment District No. 135 (1911 Act Improvement of Laurel, Norton and First) the contractor has been delayed due to the moving of sone poles and requested fifteen (15) additional working days to complete the project. Moved by Morgan, seconded ey Colburn, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNI;!G STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recom- mendation of September 23rd to grant the request of Shell Oil Company to erect and maintain one eight foot CDR rotating sign with variance in front yard setback from ten feet to zero feet; two fluorescent area lighted signs with variance in front yard setback from ten to two feet; and one 44" x 64" panel board with variance in front yard setback from ten to two feet at the southeast corner of Highland Ave- nue and 18th Street. The Director of Planning suggested this be 10/27/64 194 referred to the City Attorney for the necessary Resolution. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved and referred to the amity Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's September 23rd recommendation to deny application for Zone Variance No. Z-34 signed by Mrs. Dortha Muntean, 705 Harrison Avenue, for permission to operate and maintain a rest home for three elderly ambulatory ladies. Director of Planning Stockman read communications from Mrs. Muntean and Dr. Urey requesting the three ladies be permitted to remain to- gether at 705 Harbison Avenue. Moved by Morgan, the matter be put on the agenda for next week. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the request be denied. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated the Steering Committee for the General Plan held their first meeting on Monday, October 26th, and announced the following committee meetings would be held in the Council Chamber: Navy Committee ttee on Monday, November 2nd at 7:30 p.m.; the Downtown Area Committee on Wednesday, November 4th at 5:30 p.m.; and the General Planning Goals Committee on Wednesday, iovember 4th at 7:30 p.m. MOVED 3Y HOGUE, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager and the City Engineer contact the utility companies to see if it is feasible to place the utility lines un.erground along National Avenue, during the improvement of the street. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN MORGIN asked the City Manager if the approximate cost to the taxpayer would be $2.40 a year for a home assessed at $4,000.00 to pay for the proposed Civic Center. Joe Minogue, Chairman of the Citizens Civic Center 3ond Committee, stated it would cost approxi- mately $2.30 a year on a home assessed at $4,000 (market value $16,000) or a little more than the cost of one carton of cigarettes. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated because of the communication from the Golden Q about the a;oiount of money they were assessed, he tried to research the business license ordinance and its amendments. He stated the Oedinance is confusing, that he was not trying to be facetious. He suggested the ordinance be turned over to the City Manager and the City Attorney to have archaic terms removed. Mayor Gautereaux stated by Council action the ordinances are being codified to correct the very thing he was referring to. Councilman Hogue stated he thought that was just where you put them where you would'nt have to go all through a stack of books to get all the amendments and every- thing; he did'nt know that it was going to change the Ordinance, and asked if it would change the Ordinance. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Ordinances would be put in order chronologically. Councilman Hogue asked about changing this $3.00 per quarter for a jukebox and double the record price and raising it up and asked that it be defined to him whether a phonograph is a jukebox or whether it is'nt and whether or not a pool table is a pool table if it has a slot in it for coins. City Manager Hess stated Cleveland Smith who is codifying the City Ordinances is secretary to the Law Library down town, has several steps to go through: he has taken all our Ordinances and put them in order and has catalogued them; the next step will be to meet with Department Heads who have jurisdiction and/or control over these various Ordinances. The Ordinance referred to (No. 70J) has been very troublesome as far as the Treasurer's office was concerned; Mr. Smith will meet with Department Heads for their views and the things men- tioned by Councilman Hogue will be brought to light, and brought back 10/27/64 195 to the Council for acceptance. City Manager Hess stated Mr. Smith will be guided by the Council's wishes as well as those of the Depart. ment Heads, Councilman Hogue asked when it would be and City Manager Hess stated the Ordinances have been catalogued an:i it would be about four months. MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote, The meeting closed at 10:U0 p.m. ATTEST: CI Vi77/A___Q___ CIIY CLt.Rr 10/27/64