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National City, California, December 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, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Council members absent: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Minogue,
Stockman.
The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by Acting City Manager
Foster, followed with invocation by the Rev. H. Stonier-Hamnett,St.Matthews
Episcopal Church.
RESOLUTION NO. 8823, "RESOLUTION OF CONNENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNICIPAL
YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD (Mary Etta Beasley)" was read. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Mayor Gautereaux presented an award to Mary Etta Beasley for her exemplary
and meritorious accomplishments.
MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 15th be approved with the following correction: in last paragraph
on Page 232t change "Councilman Morgan" to "Councilman Colburn" stated
this is important ... Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8824, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT OF RIGHT
OP WAY" (San Diego Gas & Electric 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.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported the City was served an order to show cause
by the United States of America in regard to 130 acres of land, more or
less, in the City of San Diego and the City of National City; the action
was initially filed back in 1943 and concerns a parcel of land north of
8th Street and west of National Avenue. City Attorney Carstens stated
approximately 2 years ago Mr. Foster and the City Attorney were given
authority to negotiate with the Government and recommended the City
Engineer and the City Attorney be given authority to pursue the matter
to attempt to work it out without further legal action and, if necessary,
the City Attorney be given authority to file responses. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Hogue, the City Attorn y's recommendation be approved. Carried
by unanimous vote.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN reported there is a dangerous situation at Sheryl Lane
and 18th Street and asked the City Engineer when this problem would be
worked out. City Engineer Foster stated the work is necessary to the
improvement of Sheryl Lane; the utility companies have some things to move
in there and when they are finished, it will be graded and paved.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported receipt of a communication from the National City -
Chula Vista Board of Realtors addressed to Mayor Sparling, commending the
City Council of Chula Vista for joint action with the City Council of
National City in settling the issue of boundary between the two cities.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Councilman Morgan said he hoped the freer
way would go down the middle of the valley rather than nearer our side;
Chula Vista got a big advantage,
PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $56,412,02. 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, Morgant Gautereaux. Nays: kone.'.
ACTING CITY MANAGER Fo81`ER reported In regard to Mx Huisveld's recommend-
ations for the intersedtian of 12thi Platza and Palm, many of the recom.
mendations made by Mr, Huisveld were considered in connection with design
of the proposed stop light and the Engineering Department is prepared to
advertise for the 4-way stop light signal. Mr. Foster requested authority
be given to go ahead as previously authorized. Moved by Hogue, seconded
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by Alien, the request be granted. Councilman Morgan stated he did not favor
the installation of the proposed signal; 31 feet are paved in that area
and if the people on the south won't dedicate their property now, "No
Parking" signs could be installed on the south and if additional land were
dedicated in the future, there could be parking on the south. Councilman
Morgan stated it would be a much safer and better intersection; that it is
completely out of line to go ahead the way the street is now. Councilman
Colburn asked if the curb on the south side of 12th at Palm could be cut
back to make an easier right turn from Palm, if there was a study on this.
Mr. Poster stated we can move east about 2 or 3 feet; we might be able to
make some improvement. Mayor Gautereaux asked if it were possible to move
the utility pole and make a different radius. City Engineer Foster stated
it might be possible. Councilman Colburn said he favored the motion
because of the safety of the intersection; we are going to eliminate a
great problem and create a small one, which can be worked out particularly
because of the proposed right-of-way of "R" Avenue. Councilman Morgan
stated in regard to the business property on 12th, the people will be shut
off. Mayor Gautereaux stated we are going to create access; the anticipated
move is to gain additional access in the area by opening a street between
"R" Avenue and Plaza Boulevard. Mayor Gautereaux asked City Engineer
Foster when a report could be expected on the feasibility of the opening
of an additional street. City Engineer Foster stated a map was prepared,
preliminary contacts were made with people in the area, there are some houses
in the way, and it is necessary to explore the matter further; a recommen-
dation will be made but whether or not it will be economical is not known
at this time. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
ACTING CITY MANAGER FOSTER stated in regard to the communication from
Robert J. Speigel, Bradston Rattan, requesting the City aid them in
reaching an agreement with Santa Fe Railroad to close a portion of 20th
Street, on October 6th Bradston Products asked permission to install a
conveyor belt across the alley, which was approved by the City Council on
October 20th; on December 1st they requested closing of 20th between
Harrison and Cleveland and an alley, which was referred to the Planning
Commission for a report. Acting City Manager Poster stated the matter was
placed on the Planning Commission's agenda for the December 23rd meeting
and will be brought before the Council on January 5th. Councilman Colburn
asked if Mr. Speigel's present request was in conjunction with the conveyor,.
and was advised he wanted permission to put the conveyor belt across the
alley without closing the alley and now he is requesting the alley be
closed,
CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported sealed bids for one hardtop sedan were opened
in her office at 3:00 p.m, yesterday, three were received: Stanley Dodge-
Simca, Inc. (Polara) $3,462.16 including tax; McCune Motors(Chrysler
Newport) $3,846.30 including tax; Webster Pontiac (Bonneville Brougham)
$4,149.60 including tax. Acting City Manager Foster stated the two bids
for the Dodge and Chrysler had exceptions to the specifications listed on
the bid form, the bid form of Pontiac had no exceptions; therefore, only
the Pontiac meets all the requirements. Councilman Morgan asked who the
car was for and was advised it was for the Mayor's office. Moved by Morgan
that we reject all these bids and put out for another bid. Motion died
for lack of second. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the bid of Webeter
Pontiac be accepted and all other bids rejected. Councilman Morgan stated
he couldn't see why the Mayor needed a car any more than a Councilman; the
Mayor knew the pay, etc. when he ran for office. Carried, by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8825, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR PURCHASE OF AUTOMOBILE"
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: Morgan.
COMMUNICATION from Councilman Hogue in regard to the formation of district
(Municipal Water) or joint powers agreement in relation to the purchase of
California Water & Telephone Company was presented. Councilman Hogue
suggested a meeting to discuss the matter, either a special session of
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the City Council or place it back on the Agenda. Councilman Colburn asked
if anything could be discussed at this time and if Councilman Hogue had a
recommendation. Councilman Hogue stated it was clear to him public
ownership of the Water Company is desirable; if he were to make a recom-
mendation, it would be to form a district but he would like to get the
ideas of the other members of the Council. Councilman Morgan said he could
not see how it could be more economical to operate under joint powers agree•
ment as there could be future disagreements. Councilmah Morgan said the
Council has authority over the water now and if we create one district, we
would have only one representative from National City over the water; it
would be out of the hands of the Council; he favored control in the hands
of the Council and if he voted either way, he would have to vote for the
joint powers agreement; if it went the other way, he would do everything
possible to defeat it. Councilman Morgan stated he did not favor putting
this back on the ballot, it was voted down by a big majority and he had
done everything in his power to put it through before; under the single
district he would do everything he could to defeat it. Councilman Hogue
stated the professional study indicated if the Water Company were purchased,
there would be a saving of approximately one and one-half million dollars
to the consumers; the taxpayers should be made aware of the saving. Council.
man Hogue suggested a special meeting be called to talk this over, come up
with a decision and advise Chula Vista and the South Bay Irrigation District
of our attitude in this matter; they have made a decision and are waiting
for us. Vice Mayor Alien asked the City Attorney if an executive session
to discuss the purchase of the Water Company would be permissible under the
Brown Act. City Attorney Carstens stated the Brown Act allows executive
sessions to discuss litigation or personnel; this involves potential liti-
gation. Mayor Gautereaux stated there should be a public meeting, either a
special meeting or an adjourned meeting; he would like to see a special
meeting before the 19th of January. Councilman Hogue stated the next
meeting of the Committee would be on January 13th„ Mayor Gautereaux
stated if we don't have the answer, it will have to wait; it is important
enough that it may have to be postponed several months until we decide the
direction we want to take. Mayor Gautereaux suggested a motion be made to
file the report and consider this item for a special meeting of the Council
some time after the 5th of January. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the
Mayor's suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC NOTICE in regard to the establishment of a restricted area adjacent
to Point Loma from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers was presented. Ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
MINUTES OP THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES' meeting of December 2nd were
presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
REQUEST FOR REFUND of $25.00 performance bond by Willard Stack, 831 "D"
Avenue, 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: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
APPLICATION FOR ON -SALE BEER license by Herbert Lowe, dba The Wildcat,
1441 Highland Avenue, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the application be filed, Councilman Morgan stated he could not see why we
would go along with another beer license in National City; we should appeal
to the AlcoholicBeverageControl Board that the entire city of National
City is saturated and not let any more of these come into town. Vice Mayor
Allen stated he was notified by the applicants there has been a protest to
the Alcoholic Beverage Control and they are discontinuing any thought of it.
Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: A ees: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,
Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
MINUTES OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION'S meeting of December 16th were
presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendations made
by the Civil Service Commission be approved and the minutes be filed.
Carried by unanimous vote.
MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD meeting of December 1Oth
were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
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ACTING CITY MANAGER FOSTER reported receipt of brochures prepared by
Community Antenna TV and distributed a copy to each member of the Council,
Mr. Foster stated CATV made application for a franchise. The Acting City
Manager stated that on February 25, 1964, the Council approvedfranchise
for Area Television Antenna and recommended the CATV application and
brochgre be referred to the City Attorney for review to see if there is
any conflict. Moved by Morgan, the matter be referred to the City Attorney
and a report be submitted before preparing a resolution, Motion died for
lack of second. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the
City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote.
ACTING CITY MANAGER POSTER stated a copy of the communication from the
Eagles Club received at last week's meeting was furnished to each member of
the City Council and will be read at the public hearing on January 5th.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported the Railroad Company accepted the spur into
the Burnett Furniture Warehouse and the first carload of furniture is
expected tomorrow.
THE CITY TREASURER'S REPORT for the month ending November 30, 1964, was
presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:27 p.m.
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