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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 11-17 CC MIN204 National City, California, November 17, 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, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Colburn. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hess, Minogue, Assoc. Civil Engineer Niewberry, Osburn, Stockman. The meetingwas opened with followed with invocation by Church. (Councilman Colburn salute to the Flag led by City Manager Hess, the Reverend Raymond Keeble, First Congregational arrived and took his place at the meeting.) MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of November loth be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8803, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY" (Red-E-Crete Company) 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. RESOLUTION NO. 8804, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962 (SE Corner of Highland Avenue and 18th Street)" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Morgan inquired about the curb near the base of the sign which he felt was on city property4 Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the stand around the sign be referred to the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. , authorizing filing of application with the United States of America for an advance to provide for the planning of public works under the terms of Public Law 560, 83rd Congress of the United States, as amended, was presented. City Attorney Carstens suggested the Resolution be read by title only. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the Resoo. lution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION, NO. 8805, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR AN ADVANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING OF PUBLIC WORKS UNDER THE TERMS OF PUBLIC LAW 560, 83RD CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, AS AMENDED". Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Morgan stated our own engineers should do the work. Carried, by the following vote. to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. ORDINANCE NO. , an lishing an R-04-P-D zone presented for the first be read by title only. the Ordinance be waived vote. Amendment to Ordinance No. 962 (Tompkins), estab- and adding Section 4.29 to Ordinance No. 962, was reading. The City Attorney suggested this Ordinance Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reading of and it be read by title only. Carried by unanimous ORDINANCE NO., "ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (Tompkins)." CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported receipt of a letter from the Alcoholic Beverage Control, stating the application of Anna J. and Raymond A. GARNER, 1725 National Avenue, for an On -Sale Beer license had been withdrawn. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in connection with the passage of Proposition "W", there will be a requirement for some work concerning the bonds to be issued. Mr. Carstens stated last April the firm of O'Melveny & Myers was retained to pass on the validity of the bonds. The City Attorney suggested the Council authorize him to contact O'Melveny & Myers to see what provisions could be made to retain them to render an opinion as to the validity of the bonds; the market for the bonds would be strengthened if.we have the opinion of O'Melveny & Myers. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alle„, the City Attorneyts suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/17/64 ZICarrieed byy the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, uautereaux. Nays: None. 205 COUNCILMAN MORGAN reportedM444huermat telephoned him in regard to drainage on 2nd east of Palm; the drain is plugged up and water 7-.in.. from his house, and suggested the City Manager check into it. Councilman Morgan also reported that at loth and Paradise Drive the bank is washing down into the street and is dangerous for the children, and suggested this also be referred to the City Manager. COUNCILMAN HOGUE asked when we have a street in good condition and the Water Company puts in or takes out lines, how do we accept the street repair work. City Manager Hess stated, if he was referring to 8th Street in the vicinity of Paradise Valley Hospital, it was investigated upon completion of the work; the Engineer's office contacted the public utility company and they -advised the matter had been turned over to their insurance company and would be taken care of. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated, with the Council's approval,. he would appoint the following people to serve on General Plan Committees, Frank DeVore,,Engineering Department, San Diego Gas & Electric Company,. Codes & Ordinances Committee; George Larson, Right -of -Way Department, Pacific Telephone, Codes & Ordinances Committee, Charles Molina, Principal, Las Palmas School, Public Facilities Committee; and transfer of Miss Sherri Spinden from the Navy Committee .to the Codes & Ordinances Committee. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the appointments and transfer be approved. Carried by unanimous.vote.. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated, with the approval of the Council, he would appoint Charles-M. Meech,. 1721 "C" Avenue, to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn* the appointment be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported he had been notified verbally Dawson Smith was unable to serve on the Library Board of Trustees,a written resignation would be forthcoming. Mayor Gautereaux stated, with the Council's permission, he would appoint Joseph Minogue, 1105 E.. 4th Street, to the Library Board of Trustees. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn,. the appointment be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated there were two outstanding features of the observance of "Armistice Day"(Veterans Day), one a memorial service at St. Matthews Episcopal Church by Father H. Stonier-Hamnett and the other a memorial service at the American Legion Hall. The Mayor recommended that a Resolution be passed thanking the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars for the out- standing job they did in honoring the veterans of our country on that date. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the Mayor's suggestion be approved. Vice Mayor Allen suggested the last paragraph of the Resolution contain an expression of appreciation for those who participated in the preparation of the dinner. Mayor Gautereaux stated he was disturbed that the Memorial Bowl, commemorated to the veterans of National City who gave their lives, was not used for an observance on Veterans Day. The Mayor stated he felt the Council, the leaders of the community, were derelict in not seeing that a service was held in the Memorial Bowl on such occasions. Motion carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the residents of the O. D. Arnold Estates area brought to his attention the tremendous amount of fast traffic that comes down Manchester from the Bayview Hills area. The Mayor stated he was sure Manchester was not engineered and designed to carry this amount of traffic, after obsery ing the Speed of the vehicles and, more important, the way the street is banked, it is time for a study to be made. The Mayor recommendedit be referred to the City Manager and the City Engineer for study and a report as to what would be feasible to alleviate this condition. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor.Allen stated one of the reasons for the amount of traffic was the widening of 8th Street all the way East; that if 16th Street was opened, a lot of the people now using 8th would go the opposite direction and take l6th, Councilman Morgan stated we have 16th under the 1911 Act. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/17/64 206 E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and inquired as to the policy in accepting resignations, particularly those of Mr. Ellis and Mr. Reed from the Planning Commission, and if the Mayor's recommendation for the issuing of Certificates was included in the motion accepting their resignations. MoVed by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, Certificates be presented, Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor welcomed the National Commander of AMVETS, Lincoln S. Tamraz, Jack E. Lindsey of San Diego, National Executive Committeeman, and Beari A.Bennett, the 6th National District Vice -Commander of San Diego, who were present.. Mr. Beari A. Bennett stated the Amvet 1964 Convention at Tulare voted the City of National City and the National City Chamber of Commerce a Community Service Award for the year for the Maytime Band Review. Mr. Lincoln S. Tamraz presented a trophy to the City and to the Chamber of Commdrce. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $56,419.61. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 7,581.42 Traffic Safety 953.11 Park 998.87 Drainage 9,837.04 Sewer Service 68.71 TOTAL $ 19,439.15 MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Allen, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a petition from 65 or 70 merchants owning businesses on National Avenue, protesting the improvement of National Avenue during the pre -holiday season, and suggested the petition be filed with the City Clerk. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the petition be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Hess stated the project was approved by the State Division of Highways on September 30th; on October 6th the Council voted to proceed as soon as possible; the bids were opened on October 26th and contract awarded to the Griffith Company. City Manager Hess stated the Griffith Company may be able to modify their program, and not begin work on National Avenue until the first working day in January, 1965; but this would extend the contract beyond current union agreements and penalties (which could total $1,000.00 or more) may be involved, which are not chargeable to gas tax funds and would have to be paid by the City or some other source. Councilman Morgan stated we can't afford to have the people go broke in that area, especially those who do most of their business during the pre -holiday season; he is in favor of delaying the job until January 1st. City Manager Hess stated there is every indication there will be additional charges; the $1,000.00 is an arbitrary figure. Councilman Hogue asked if the work could be started at 14th Street and proceed north. City Manager Hess stated the contractor, when presenting his bid to the City, had his own modus operandi on which he based his bid and it is not for us to tell him where to start. Mayor Gautereaux stated he opposed spending the additional $1,000.00 to delay the work; he felt that business could be done on National Avenue during this time if the contractor is diligentas the contractor was during the improvement of National Avenue (14th to 30th). Councilman Hogue stated if we had assurance one side of the street would be left open, he would be in favor of going ahead with the work; but he would like a report on the procedure of the work. City Engineer Foster described the procedure in general terms: traffic will be maintained in two directions at all times; when one side of the street is torn up, the two-way traffic will be maintained on the other side, but there will not be parking in front of every store every day. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the improvement be delayed until the first working day in January. Councilman Colburn asked if we had an estimated start and finish time from the Griffith Company on the contract and a contract date. 11/17/64 207 City Engineer Foster stated he had talked to Mr. Dillon, the manager of the San Diego Section; the contract time is 80 days, which would run from yester- day to March loth; there will be wage change:, in Mafc . The City Engineer stated if they wait 45 days to begin, it will run the job to about the first of May and they may have more inclement weather, which might delay it further and he estimated that there would be wage re -negotiations the first of May for all kinds of craft. Councilman Morgan stated he would include in the motion we extend the time on the contract. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to a possible Ordinance Amendment to allow quantity rates for pool tables and the previous discussion concerning fees at the Golden "Q", a billiard parlor here in National City, figures have been prepared in this regard: The Golden "Q" has 25 tables; in National City they would pay $700.00 annually; in Chula Vista they would pay $620.00; in Imperial Beach their fee would be $525,00 annually plus a $500,00 bond; in LaNesa their minimum fee would be $150.00 annually if Council permission to operate a pool hall was r_,aanted; in San Diego they would. pay $610,00 per annum. City manager Hess stated it appears our license fee is not unreasonable and he concurred with the City Treasurer's observations that our fee is in line and should remain as is. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's report be approved. Councilman Colburn stated he was not against the report being approved but felt there should be some consideration for a volume of business of one type. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Colburn. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the request of "War Against Litter Committee" for donation and for the appointment of an additional member to the Committee, he asked the Committee for additional information concerning their budget and how the requested $250.00 donation would be applied to our City; a report will be submitted to the Council when the requested inform- ation is received. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the proposed use of the Kimball Park Community Building by the Senior Citizens, we do not have a complete outline of their immediate activities or those contemplated in the near future and suggested that prior to making any definite decision as to the use of the Kimball Park building or the foyer, authority be granted him to communicate with the Senior Citizens group and suggest to them that they present their plans, immediate and future, to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, who would, in turn, weigh the programming. The City Manager would then bring back a report to the City Council based on the information furnished to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to possible creation of two temporary taxi stands at 8th and National, he has had several conversations with Mr. Davis; a meeting has been scheduled for November 18th with Mr. Davis, the Chief of Police and the City Manager to discuss the possibility of establish- ing cab stands in other locales in the immediate vicinity and a report would be brought back next week. A COMMUNICATION from Mrs. L. J. Bailey, 5506 Winchester Street, San Diego, commending the Police Department and Sgt. James Webb was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the letter be read and failed. Carried by unanimous vote. The letter was read. THE MINUTES of the Library Board of Trustees' meeting of November 4th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Ralph M. Finnerty, President, National City Quarterback Club, was presented. Movedd by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the letter be read and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. The letter was read. A COMMUNICATION from Bill Sarati, Chairman, International Relations,National City Jaycees, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the letter be acknowledged and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/17/64 208 ORIGINAL APPLICATION for ON -SALE BEER license by Claude L. and Ruth A. Hittson and Johnnie and Marian J. Kiem, 1748 E. Sth Street, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the application be filed. Carried, by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. ORIGINAL APPLICATION for ON -SALE BEER license by Harold Gelber, dba THE BAVARIAN, 140 E. Sth Street, was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the application be filed. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, stated this is the third application by the same man at the same location. Vice Mayor Allen stated the location is 241 feet east of the boundaries of the saturated area and 300 feet west of the First Methodist Church and the Church School Chapel Building; the building lies within the area which is legal for a license. The Reverend Harrison Thompson, First Methodist Church, was present and stated the premises have been denied a license twice within one year immediately preceding this application and it would be contrary to public welfare and morals to grant the application, which is the third application in a period of months by the same man for the same piece of property. The Reverend Thompson stated, by Council action, the age was lowered to 14 for use of a pool hall and this is the other half of the pool hall. The Reverend Thompson stated they are seeking to open the Bavarian Garden; they claim this is becoming an industrial -wholesale area. Councilman Morgan stated there are too many beer licenses in National City and the Council should protest new beer licenses. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, stated there are eighty (80) such licenses in National City. Councilman Morgan stated if the appli- cation is filed, it will indicate to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board the Council has no protest, that we favor it. The Reverend Thompson stated the Bavarian would be opened for the purpose of selling food and beer only 221. feet by tape measure from the church, and this application is no different ,Ifloilthe one which was denied. Councilman Colburn stated he did not favor the Councilts protesting the request, but favored filing it and letting the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board weigh the facts and make the decision. Mayor Gautereaux stated the first time this was presented to the Council there was an opening between the Bavarian and the billiard parlor and the Council pro- tested it. The Mayor stated the owner made a presentation there would be no opening and filed an On -Sale beer application for the restaurant; we were given the plans for the Golden "Q", it was to be a wonderful and beautiful place to accommodate families; and he had yet to observe a family using this billiard room and just down the street at the main intersection there is an illustrious game machine hall that also is doing nothing but drawing nickels and dimes out of the kids; the whole thing is starting to downgrade this area. Mayor Gautereaux stated he did not approve of filing this application. The Reverend Thompson stated an application was denied by the State Board on September 26, 1963, and again on October 22nd. Vice Mayor Allen stated the Council was not taking action now either way but filing the application and letting him appeal to the Board. Mayor Gautereaux stated an application was protested once and a communication came before the Council, stating they would close the wall between the Golden "Q" and the restaurant and the Council directed the City Manager to write a letter that under those conditions we would not protest. City Manager Hess stated there was a subsequent application by the owner, Mr. Gelber, for 130 and 140 E. 8th Street, which would embrace= both the Bavarian and the Golden "Q" and on this basis the Council elected' to have a point of clarification; the Alcoholic Beverage Cont'was contacted at that time and we were informed the application bad been withdrawn. The Reverend Thompson stated they had a right to expect the members of the City Council to protect their interests. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Morgan, Gautereaux,, David: Tones', 2028 Sweetwater Road, representing Harold Gelber, stated he would:.. hate -to see National City do something hasty, that he would like to see this motion tabled and have a further study. Vice Mayor Albn stated that the motion at the present time was neither a pro nor con, the application would be filed and the people involved could get a decision from Alcoholic Beverage Control. A COMMUNICATION from State Division of Highways in regard to two public hear- ings to discuss proposed location of Route 54 (El Toyon Community Building,. 10:00 a.m. December 15th and Chula Vista Gymnasium, 10:00 a.m.December 16th), was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor appoint a committee of this Council, including the Mayor if possible, to meet with the Committee in Chula Vista to go over this Offikwith them prior to these meetings if possible. Vice Mayor Allen said this is the same old fight that came up in 11/17/64 209 the valley before. A lot could be ironed out prior to the hearings. The Mayor appointed Vice Mayor Allen, Councilman Colburn, City Manager Hess, and City Engineer Foster to meet with representatives of Chula Vista. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the communication be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Alien asked the City Manager to set up a time for the meeting and notify the others. CITY MANAGER HESS reported each member of the Council had a packet prepared by the San Diego Transit System, which were received with a letter, requesting permission to distribute same to homes along Routes "12" and "W" in National City. The City Manager stated they hoped the literature would prove of value to the recipients and improve patronage; these are two of the routes under the study ordered by the State Public Utilities Commission to determine if service could be cut or routes eliminated. City Manager Hess stated Ordinance No. 627 prohibits distribution of leaflets, dodgers, etc.; however, this material will be hung from the doorknob; it is a public service and contains information of value to people who will be using the Transit System. The City Manager suggested the Council grant authority to distribute the packets. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to architects under consideration for the proposed Senior Citizens' Building, a meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. tomorrow in the City Manager's office; the four architects will be there for interview. a CITY MANAGER HESS stated it was with sincere regret that he present/commun- ication from W. E. Cagle, Chief of Police, enclosing the resignation of Patrolman Dean D. Waterman, effective December 10, 1964. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the resignation be accepted with regret, a Certificate be issued, and he be placed on the eligibility list, Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the receipt of a request from the Paradise Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church for permission to use their loud speaker on a vehicle during the holiday season for Christmas caroling and suggested the request be granted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan,the City Manager be authorized to grant similar requests to any other worthy orcaanization for caroling during the Christmas season. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported the receipt of a claim for dam age from sewer stoppage at 711 Pleasant Lane in the amount of $178.60 for D & C Properties and suggested it be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Clerk's suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported the receipt of a request from the School of Law Library, University of California, Los Angeles, for a copy of the City of National City's Code and Supplements as published. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the communication be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Colburn suggested they be notified by the City Manager when the codification iS finished, a copy will be forwarded. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, it be included in the motion. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF HOUSING'S report was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the October 28th recommendation of the Planning Commission approv the request of the Standard Oil Company of California for their service station plot p1an,Norpiwest" corner of Division and Euclid, subject to certain stipulations, and a Commercial Planned Development Permit be issued, Director of Planning Stockman recommended it be approved and referred to the City Attorney for the necessary Resolution. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved and referred to the City Attorney for further processing.Cafried by unanimous vote. 11/17/64 210 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read a report in regard to use of old automobiles for advertising, defining Outdoor Advert5.cing )isN].;s (Ordinance No. 962) and recommended the Ordinance stand as is with further thought given at the time of Amendment under the Comprehensive General Plan, to permissable signs throughout the City for election purposes. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. STOCKMAN DIRECTOR OF PLANNING/stated at the last meeting a copy of the recommendations and observations in regard to the possible amendment to the Annexation Code was furnished to the Council for examination and if any further action is necessary, she recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for possible Resolution. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Planning's recommendation be accepted.and referred to the City Attorney for a Resolution to be forwarded to proper legislators. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN announced the following meetings for the Comprehensive General Plan: Monday, November 23rd, Downtown Area Committee at 5:30 p.m. ui Court RUori, Transportation ai'ld Circular c':i Committee at 7:00 p.a!:e in Court Room, Agriculture, Commerce and Industry Committee at 7.30 p.m. in the Planning Department; Tuesday, November 24th, Navy Committee at 7:30 p.m. in Planning Department, Public Facilities Committee at 7:30 p.m. in the Planning Department; Wednesday, November 25th, General Planning Goals Committee at 7:30 p.m. in the Planning Department and Visual Environment Committee at 7:30 p.m. in the Court Room. The City Treasurer's report for the month ending October 31st, 1964, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN MORGAN asked the City Manager about the request of the National City Li set Ldeague for improvements at Las Palmas Park. City Manager Hess stated w en�c&np eted a report would be made to the Council. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated there should be a better picture of the President in the Council Chambers. City Manager Hess stated the Council had previously directed him to acquire pictures of four (4) presidents - Kennedy, Johnson, Lincoln and Washington, for the public buildings; an order has been placed. MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Alien, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:30 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK r OR, CITX F NAT CITY, CALIFORNIA 11/17/64