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National City, California, December 15, 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, Hess, Minogue, Osburn,
Stockman,
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Hess,
followed with invocation by the Reverend 1, L. Clark, First Baptist Church.
(Councilman Colburn arrived and took his place at the meeting.)
MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 8th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported receipt of a communication from O'Melveny &
Myers stating their fee for drafting all proceedings necessary to complete
the issuance, sale and delivery of bonds,tobether with the rendering of their
legal opinion on the bonds for the Civic Center,would be $000.00. City
Attorney Carstens stated the City Manager informed him the J. B. Hanauer
Company wants to start as soon as possible; there are time elements involved.
The City Attorney stated O'Melveny & Myers requested they be furnished a
certified copy of the minutes indicating they have been employed on this
basis if approved by the Council. Mayor Gautereaux recommended retaining
O'Melveny & Myers on the terms stipulated in the letter, Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Alien, the Mayor's recommendation be approved, Carried by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he had received many compliments on National City's
Christmas tree lane, particularly the religious theme.
COUNCILMAN COLBURN spoke in regard to raises for City employees, saying an
incentive program would offer employees the opportunity to gain more knowledge
in their field and get a pay raise on merit; the program has been adopted in
other cities and the City Manager has information on a program of this type.
Councilman Colburn asked the City Manager to comment. Councilman Morgan
suggested the information be compiled in letter form and put on the Agenda
for next week. Councilman Colburn asked that a brief outline be submitted
and then go into a further study. City Manager Hess stated the Hartford
plan,or modifications of the Hartford plan, adopted by various cities elimin-
ates "blanket" raises and individuals who complete additional educational
courses and/or receive additional training in a particular field would become,
eligible for merit rating steps above and beyond the five steps now in our
present system. The City Manager explained an individual in the Police
Department, for example, to be eligible for a merit step increase over his
present top salary ($618.00), would have to complete certain police science
courses, receive a certain number of quarterly reports over the average of
85%, Advanced First Aid Certificate, etc.; if the person met these criteria,
he would be eligible for promotion in this merit step range if the Department
Head were satisfied. The City Manager stated the same would project itself
into other Departments. City Manager Hess said if he were directed to come
back with a concrete recommendation, he could do so and undertake a full
scale program; four or five other cities in San Diego County are working on
this same premise; a report could be brought back if specific guide lines
were available in which to operate. Councilman Colburn added if every' one
of our policemen were highly educated and qualified in a larger diversified
field, we might use fewer policemen per capita; men with the incentive and
drive to do a better jobld be a saving to the City because of greater
efficiency. Councilman Mai stated this is important, not just creating
another area for raises but saving money in the long run by having bdtter
qualified people do the work. Councilman Morgan asked the City Manager how
much economy this would effect. City Manager Hess stated this could only be
determined by developing a complete and comprehensive report, analyzing each
one of the Departments; if the effective starting date was December 1st,
even though we might not get around to one of our smaller Departments until
January or February and a raise appeared to be in order, and the Council was
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in concurrence, the pay would be retroactive to December 1st. Moved by
Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager be authorized to study this and
bring back a report when he has time to complete his study. Carried, by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX statedit is necessary to combine the Housing Committee and
the Codes and Ordinances Committee into "Housing -Codes & Ordinances Committee»
for the Development of a Comprehensive General Plan for National City and,
with the Council's approval, he wished to appoint the following people to
serve on this Committee: Harold Earle, Bob Worthy, Maurice D. Ayers and
Dale Rudesill; and J. W. Kirby to the Downtown Area Committee. Moved by
Hogue, seconded by Allen, the appointments be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote.
PETER HUISVELD, JR., 1921 E. 12th Street, was present in regard to the inter-
section of 12th Street, Plaza Boulevard and Palm Avenue, and stated no one
living in the area could be happy with the solution reached at the last
Council meeting. He stated he measured the width of 12th Street at Palm as
29 feet; "L.," Avenue at 30th was 31 feet 9 inches, curb to curb width; 12th
Street and Highland Avenue was 31 feet 10 inches. Mr. Huisveld said 12th
Street at Palm is only 1 foot 9 inches less in width than these other streets
and apparently the width is not really the problem but the fact that the curb
on the south side of 12th Street off of Palm Avenue is a square corner with
no radius whatsoever. Mr. Huisveld said it is not necessary to have a 60
foot street and made the following recommendations for the Council's recon-
sideration: install a 5-way signal, stop the southbound traffic on Palm
Avenue at the north boundary of 12th Street (this allows exit from 12th
across Palm), the curbing on the south edge of 12th Street must be rein-
stalled with the appropriate radius the same as on the north side, restrict
parking for the first 100 feet back from the intersection and paint a center
stripe dividing the two halves of the street. Moved by Alien, seconded by
Morgan, Mr. Huisveld's recommendations be referred to the City Engineer and
City Manager for study. Councilman Colburn stated he was in favor of all of
the recommendations except the fifth signal light, he felt there is room
for a car to enter 12th Street going either direction on Palm Avenue.
Councilman Morgan stated it should be studied by the engineers because the
Wilson property comes to a point, we should either condemn or buy 12 or 16
feet for this lane of traffic that is going to turn, Carried by unanimous
vote.
JOHN BOHLING, President, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, was present and asked
if this was the proper time to discuss the Planning Commission's recommen-
dation to deny their application for Zone Variance. Mayor Gautereaux
explained this would come up under the Planning Commission's report. Mr.
Bohling said he would speak at that time.
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund $ 14,064,75
Traffic Safety 3,944.48
Park 592,06
Retirement 5,188.04
Drainage 1,630.54
Sewer Service 222,66
TOTAL 25,651.53
MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Alien, 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 in regard to feasibility of rerouting traffic on
Manchester, or alleviating the situation, he had a proposal to submit to the
City Council for consideration, taking traffic from the westerly portion of
the navy housing area and bringing it through the area within the corporate
limits of San Diego, which is uninhabited and undeveloped, and tieing it in
to Plaza Boulevard (the portion which is to be developed between Harbison
Avenue and the small stub which is immediately west of Olive). The City
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Manager said this would bring the traffic down from the hill out of the
residential area which is already established in National City and into the
free flow of traffic onto Plaza Boulevard which can accommodate the traffic.
City Manager Hess stated the City of San Diego has committed themselves to
a degree to establishing a street from this area, which will tie in at a
point in the vicinity of Harbison Avenue or Plaza Boulevard. The City
Manager said he would like to discuss thepossibility of tieing this in
directly with Olive with San Diego. City Manager Hess stated it is hoped
with the development of 16th Street, now being worked on in the Engineering
Department as a 1911 Act Improvement, the traffic from the hill could flow
down the proposed route and make a turn to 16th Street. He suggested if
this general concept meets with the Council's approval, he be given authority
to discuss the matter with responsible individuals in the City of San Diego
since almost the entire complex is outside of our municipal jurisdiction.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager be given authority to
peaotiate with the City of San Diego to work out a master plan. Carried by
unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated the report in regard to possibility of opening a
street between 12th Street and Plaza Boulevard in the vicinity of "R" Avenue
had not been completed but would be next week, along with items outlined by
Mr. Huisveld.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the location and cost of Little League
building in Las Palmas Park, a concession stand could be developed at the
southeasterly end of the major Little League field at a total cost of approx-
imately $413.00, the City to be responsible for the slab, the plumbing,
necessary walkways, etc., and the League doing the masonry work as in the
other parks. The City Manager suggested that we proceed with this program,
starting within the next two weeks; however, two stipulations should be
imposed: the work done by the Little League individuals be under the direct
supervision of the Superintendent of Parks and they be given a deadline
completion date of March 15, 1965. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan,
the City Manager's report be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported sealed bids for the excavation and embankment441
Wilson Avenue from 24th to 30th Street (SS Project #83) were opened in her
office at 3:00 p.m. yesterday; seven bids were received and the results were
as follows: Cla John Construction Company, Inc. $35,520.00; Albert M.Fuentez
$19,975.00; Griffith Company $28,750.00; John Hansen Construction Company,
Inc. $32,214.00; C. W. McGrath, Inc. $44,050.00; San Diego Excavating Company
$27,200.00; A. E. Smith & Speaks $25,300,00. City Manager Hess suggested
the contract not be awarded at this time in view of the fact there is a
right-of-way problem to be resolved. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATION from C. H. Farris, President, South Bay Merchants Association
in regard to proposed mobile home park was presented, Ordered filed by
unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Alien suggested the communication be filed with
other letters to come before the Council on January 5, 1965. Carried by
unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION from Robert J. Spiegel, Bradston Rattan Products, Inc.,
requesting the City to aid them in reaching an agreement with the Santa Fe
Railroad to close a portion of 20th Street was presented. Moved by Allen,
seconded by Morgan, the communication be referred to the City Manager and
whomever he needs to help him to give us a report and clarification on just
what they want. Carried by unanimous vote.
REQUEST FOR REFUND of $25.00 performance bond by Edward R. Church, 1846 E.
8th Street, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the refund
be granted and warrant ordered drawn for same, Carried, by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
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REQUEST FOR REFUND of $25.00 performance bond by Joseph M. Allotta, 112 Laurel
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: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
INFORMATIONAL REPORT from T. M. Heggland, Chief Administrative Officer,
County of San Diego, in regard to State Beach, Park,Recreational and Histor-
ical Facilities Bond Act of 1964, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Morgan, the report be referred to the City Manager for checking into to see
if any of the things we have in mind such as the purchase of the Granger
property could be brought into this particular phase of this loan. Moved by
Hogue, seconded by Morgan, the motion be amended to include we also secure
some indication from the County as to their program. Councilman Morgan stated
he hoped we could obtain $400,000.00 for a youth center in National City, City
Manager Hess stated Proposition 1, State Recreation Bond Act, passed and
municipalities and counties are eligible for monies for monuments, parks,
etc.; however, there are two provisions for eligibility, (1) a city must have
County Board of Supervisors' approval of their intended plan, and (2) the
most vital, the County must adopt a master plan before any City's plans may
be considered. The City Manager stated until such time as San Diego County
has a master plan, none of the municipal corporations in San Diego County
can make application or receive any consideration. City Manager Hess
suggested a motion be made to encourage the County of San Diego to adopt a
master plan so that in turn we, along with other cities, would be eligible
when we take our plans before the County Board of Supervisors. Councilman
Morgan withdrew the second and Councilman Hogue withdrew the amendment.
Vice Mayor Allen withdrew his motion and Councilman Morgan withdrew his
second. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommen-
dation to encourage the County of San Diego to adopt a master plan be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION from Thomas H. Cosby, General Chairman, All Veterans' Memorial
Day 1965 Joint Program, requesting the use of the Memorial Stadium, Kimball
Park, Memorial Day 1965, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the request be granted and it be referred to the Superintendent of Parks to
see if it fits into the program. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the excavation and embankment on
Wilson Avenue from 24th to 30th Street and right-of-way problems, he had
just received a telegram from General Services Administration, San Francisco,
advising partial release of Bahia Vista Tract for purpose of street dedi-
cation would go forward from their office approximately Friday, December 18,
1964. The City Manager said on the strength of this telegram stating they
will forward the partial release, he would suggest that the low bidder,
Albert M. Fuentez, be awarded the contract, subject to actual receipt of
these documents and all other bids be rejected. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8821, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT" (Excavation and Embank-
ment on Wilson Avenue from 24th Street to 30th Street) 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.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated Hamilton Stewart took out a business license in
the City of National City on November 24, 1964, and paid a down payment of
$10.00 on his gross receipts; due to circumstances beyond all control, it is
the recommendation of the City Treasurer and the City Manager the $10.00
deposit be refunded to Mr. Stewart's heirs. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Allen, the deposit be refunded and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried,
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HRSS reported the liability insurance certificate for the
Hazard Contracting Company for Sheryl Lane was reviewed by his office and
the City Attorney, appeared to be in order, and suggested it be filed with
the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
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CITY MANAGER HESS reported the following San Diego Copnty Water Authority
Committee meetings December 17th at Headquarters, 2750 Fourth Avenue, San
Diego: Engineering & Operations Committee 3:30 p.m., Water Problems & Policy
Committee at 4:30 p.m. The City Manager suggested this communication be
filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8822, "RESOLUTION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS" (General to Drainage
Fund-$20,000.00) 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.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of cancellation of insurance for Manuel J.
Savin, dba City Cab Company, January 14, 1965, at 12:01 a.m. The City Manager
stated the City Treasurer and the Chief of Police have been advised and it is
suggested the Notice of Cancellation be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER MB•SSS stated two employees, Earl Carter and Jeanne Young, are
eligible for increases to Step "D"; the step increases were approved by their
respective Department Heads and suggested the step increases be granted.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the step increases be granted. Carried,
by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a letter from the Co -Chairman of the
Sweetwater Union High School After Prom Committee, asking to reserve two
tentative dates for the after prom ceremonies at the Community Building; the
prom date has not been set. They wish to use the Community Building on a
no -fee basis on either midnight May 29th or midnight June 5th. The City
Manager suggested they be granted use of the Community Building on a no -fee
basis and authority be granted to the Superintendent of Parks and the City
Manager to work out the necessary details. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote.
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a resolution from the Board of
Supervisors declaring the results of the Bond Election consolidated with the
Statewide General Election of November 3, 1964 (Proposition "W", Civic Center
Bond),
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of acknowledgments of the Resolution
approving and endorsing the communication from the Director of Planning to
the California Assembly Interim Committee from the Board of Supervisors,
Unified Port District, Assemblyman James R. Mills and Assemblyman Richard
J. Donovan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the communications be filed.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote,
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported the Laurel, Norton & First 1911 Act Improvement
is almost complete but the contractor will require an extension of twenty (20)
days, and recommended this be granted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the City Engineer's recommendation b approved,Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported some failures in telephone conduits on Highland
Avenue at the Plaza two weeks ago were repaired by the Sewer Department
crew and the Telephone Company reimbursed us for that. The City Engineer
stated there are some places where there is a dangerous condition and in
spite of complaints from merchants, repairs had to be made. The original
contractor is making the repairs as the work is still under bond to him. The
City Engineer stated we are trying to do it with t?+e least interference with
normal traffic but it is absolutely necessary. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Morgan, the City Engineer's action be ratified. Carried by unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNIN3 STOCKMAN referred to the Planning Commission's December
9th recommendation to deny the zone change requested by the Fraternal Order
of the Eagles for their property at approximately the 3300 Block on Sweetwater
Road and said if the Council is in accord, she would recommend the report be
received and referred to the City Clerk for the setting of a public hearing
for January 5, 1965, and this report be returned at that time for consider-
ation at the time of the public hearing. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn,
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the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Mayor Gautereaux
addressed John Bohling, President, Aerie No. 2712, Fraternal Order of the
Eagles, who was present and suggested in view of the motion on the floor
he make his presentation to the Council at the January Sth hearing. Mr.
Bohling gave a communication in this regard to the Mayor. Motion carried
by unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN suggested the Planning Commission's December
9th recommendation on the Sweetwater Road Annexation, copies of which were
given to each member of the Council, be disregarded; a future report will be
forthcoming on this particular matter. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburrf,
the Director of Planning's suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN HOGUE requested his letter in regard to the meeting with the
South Bay Irrigation District concerning the purchase of the Water Company
be put on the Agenda for next week. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen,
Councilman Hogue's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:38 p.m.
YOR, CITY OF NAT7SNAL C!TY, CALIFORNIA
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CITY CLERK
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