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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 01-21 CC MIN225 National City, California, January 21, 1964 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hergert, Hess, Osburn, Stockman, Stratton. The meeting was opened with salute to the flag by City Manager Hess, followed, with invocation by the Rev. Raymond Keeble, First Congregational Church. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 14th be approved with the following correction: Second Para- graph, Page 218, read "referred to the City Manager to be considered for inclusion in the budget", not referred to the City Manager to be included in the budget." Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8564, "RESOLUTION DECLARING ,JITHDRAWAL OF CERT4.IN PORTIONS OF Lowaa S ,EET`p'WATER LOCAL FIRE DISTRICT", was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Dart, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8565, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN ENDORSEMENT (National City Rubbish Service, Inc.)", was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8566, "RESOLUTION AUJTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENT TO MAIN EXTENSION AGREEMENT (California Water and Telephone Co.)", was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he has reviewed the Stop Notices received against John A. Brand, contractor for Metering Stations Nos. 1 and 2 and Appurtenances, from Ramar Electric Co. and R. B. Saunders; it appears the total of the stop notices is in excess of the amount due John A. Brand Company. The City Attorney stated there is statutory procedure for handling of the notices and recommended no amounts be paid to the John A. Brand Company until the matter can be settled according to the statutes and the City Attorney be authorized to send the notices and required documents to the respective parties as required by Sec. 1198.1 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Attorneyts recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/21/64 226 COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he received a letter stating the recommendation of the Wage Survey Board adopted by the City Council on March 1, 1963, included an increase of 2 adjustment as of July 1, 1963, and asked how we can keep from paying it when the recommendation was adopted in full. City Manager Hess stated the paragraph quoted in the letter is not quoted exactly; it reads "based on current trends it would be in order to have a 22% increase effective July 1, 1963". It is not, therefore, a commitment on the part of the City to pay the 22%. Councilman Colburn stated the Finance Committee has requested the City Manager inform them in regard to the sales tax so the increase might be made when possible.. COUNCILMrAN COLBURN stated in regard to the freeway, which is practically finished in National City, the State offers a certain amount of beauti- fication for the freeway; according to past experience with the State, the industrial section is not in line for much participation. There is a possibility the City could also participate in the program; the City would have to guarantee the water. The State installs the water system and the City has to furnish the water. (Councilman Hart left the Coun- cil Chambers.) If we let it go through regular channels, when the free- way is complete, the landscape architects come in and make their plans and then in the next fiscal budget they might allow some money. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, so the State will know we are interested, the City Planner be authorized to give a report at the next meeting regarding possible participation we could have in this beautification program so we could get a letter off to the State. (Councilman Hart returned to the Council Chambers.) Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated there is a vacancy on the Civil Service Commis- sion and with the approval of the Council he would like to appoint Louis Camacho, 1937 "A" Avenue. Moved by Allen_, seconded by Morgan, the appointment be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated two appointments were made to the Planning Com- mission last week and three vacancies existed. The two appointments were made on the expiring terms; the vacancy created by the resignation of the Rev. Keeble will be filled at a later date. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the Chamber of Commerce has just completed its year and installed new officers. The outgoing officers and directors have done an outstanding job on behalf of the Chamber and the City and it would be appropriate for the Council to recognize the accomplishments by adoption of a resolution. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PAYROLL audited by the Finance Committee in the amount of $57,333.96 was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to - wit:: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 1/21/64 227 BILLS audited by the Finance Committee were presented: General Fund $ 18,888.67 Traffic Safety 1,510.54 Park 652.19 Retirement 5,193.14 Trust and Agency 50.00 Special Street 266.50 Drainage 25,738.56 Sewer 1,183.13 Total $ 53,482.73 Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Councilman Morgan stated over $3,900 of the total is for the City Attorney and most of this is for 1911 Acts and inquired when the proper time to nay for 1911 Acts occurs; when the job is let or when it is done. City Attorney Carstens replied a Resolution adopted in 1958 or 1959 provides for two -fold payment on 1911 Acts; the first payment consisting of 3/4 of the total payment is due when the contract is let and the final payment of 1/4 when the warrant assessment and diagram are filed with the City Clerk. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported in regard to traffic control at the inter- section of Plaza Boulevard, Palm Avenue and 12th Street, his department has completed a study and has developed alternates to the plan originally presented on December 27th. The first plan is to widen 12th Street to full width and install a depressor plate, activated by exiting cars which could then turn either way and entrance could be made to 12th Street, at a cost of $16,000. A second plan would use the traffic sig- nals originally planned, open up Paradise Drive from 12th to Plaza (work to be done by our own Street Department), at a cost of $17,000. The cost of the original plan would be $6,000 for installation of traf- fic signal. City Engineer Foster stated the recommendation of the Engineering Department would be to go ahead with the original plan and possibly opening Paradise Drive. The Rev. R. D. Richardson, 1220 "0" Avenue, was present and requested the second proposal be given serious consideration; his concern is principally the difficulty individuals would have in getting to his church if 12th Street was one-way. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, it be laid over for a week for more study. Peter Huisveld, 1921 E., 12th Street, was present and asked if the Coun- cil would visit 12th Street during the rush hours before they voted. Mayor Gautereaux inquired if funds were available to accomplish the work. City Manager Hess stated the original plan calling for $6,000 expenditure for signal lights could be accomplished immediately; the other two plans could not be completed before November. Vice Mayor Allen pointed out the freeway will probably cut off the other end of 12th Street. E. H. Alsdozf, 2105 "J„ Avenue, was present and inquired 1/21/64 228 if a double arrow system wouldn't work. Councilman Colburn inquired if there is any plan for the development of Palm Avenue and was told it will probably be improved with gas tax funds in the not too distant future. (Councilman Hart left the Council Chamber.) Mayor Gautereaux stated he is against the motion as the problem has been before the Council two times previously and should be resolved; the intersection is the result of topography and development of the area; he favors the widening of 12th Street and the installation of the treadle signal. (Councilman Hart returned to the Council Chamber.) Councilman Hart withdrew his second; Councilman Morgan withdrew the motion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, that 12th Street be widened and also Palm Avenue where to get a lane of traffic in there that would not be out on Palm. Vice Mayor Allen stated he would go along with the first part of it, but condemnation would be costly. Councilman Morgan stated it would require condemning 8 or 12 feet only. Mayor Gautereaux inquired in regard to the motion if one of the proposals was included in the motion. Councilman Morgan stated he would include Plan No. 2 in the motion, sec- onded by Hart. After further discussion, Mayor Gautereaux requested the motion be restated. Councilman Morgan said the motion was that 12th Street be widened and Plan No. 2 adopted and we condemn 8 or 12 feet of Palm where they can turn and go onto 12th without getting into the lane of traffic on Palm. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen. City Manager Hess requested the Council authorize him to try to negotiate for the purchase of the small strip needed before condemnation. Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Colburn, the City Manager's request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Leonard Bullock, B. C. Builders, 6557 El Cajon Blvd. appealing the denial of waiver by the Planning Commission for the prop- erty at 2332 "J"" Avenue, was presented. Moved by Colburn, the appeal on denial be approved for the property owners at 2332 "J" Avenue. Motion died for lack of a second. (Councilman Hart was excused at this time and left the Chamber at 8:35 n.m.). Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the waiver be denied and the opinion of the Planning Commission be up- held. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Colburn. Absent: Hart. REQUEST of Mark Uselton for 60 foot curb cut for off street parking at southwest corner of Fourth and "I" and the Planning and Engineering Departments approval of it was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. MINUTES of the Library Board of Trustee's meeting of January 8, 1964, were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. 1/21/64 229 RESOLUTION NO. 8567, "AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS ($20,000 from Gene- ral to Special Street Fund and $15,000 from General to Sewer Service Revenue Fund), was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS read an article about the National City Municipal Youth Recognition Award from "National Municipal News" for purposes of information. CITY MANAGER HESS presented the minutes of the January 20th meeting of the Real Estate Committee. He read the Committee's recommendation to accept the offer made by T. F. Hearne to purchase about one acre on the south side of 30th Street near the intersection of Harding Avenue for the sum of $15,000 for construction of a machine shop. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation be approved and the property sold to Mr. Hearne under the terms stated and he be allowed to start building within 180 days and it be a direct sale and not go to bid. Councilman Morgan stated the City may have to put in a street at a cost of $3,000 to $4,000. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hart. City Manager Hess stated an order initiating the escrow would be in order. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager and the City Attor- ney be authorized to enter escrow with Mr. Hearne for the purchase of the property; no commissions to be paid. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS read his report on City Bank Accounts and previous escrow transactions dated January 21st, City bank account balances as of the close of business January 17th. Councilman Morgan stated he believed according to the report some other companies in National City with escrow •ppartments should have some of the accounts. Mayor Gautereaux stated he concurs and as he stated last week the depositing of funds is a statutory function of the City Treasurer and not of the Council; however, we have the responsibility of scrutinizing the day- to-day operation and she is subject to scrutiny for public criticism the same as the Council, as to how negligent we may have been in permit- ting a report such as this reflecting so much business handled at the Bank of America and it is his hope the business can be spread out amongst all the people who do business with the City. The Mayor said the report prepared by Mr. Hess is the result of a communication from Mr. Dyster of Bank of America which made it appear an escrow was placed by the City with a San Diego Bank whereas it had in fact been placed with the National City Branch of U. S. National Bank and the record should 1/21/64 230 clearly show where the escrow was placed. Mr. David Stroup, U. S. National Bank, was present and stated any transaction handled through his branch, whether it had to be processed in San Diego or not, was reflected in the profit and loss statements of his branch. Mayor Gautereaux recommended Mr. Hess's report be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the drainage being installed at 24th and Wilson has been criticized as to its usefulness and he has conferred with the Chief Engineer of another community who concurs with the design as pre- pared by our Engineering Department. Councilman Morgan said when the tide is in the water will not run up hill and that all day today the top of the drain was not visible. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of a stop payment notice from Ramar Electric Co. against John Brand and referred it to the City Attorney. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported Diego Local Agency Formation Gwynne, Chaffee, Chaffee No. receipt of notices of hearing from San Commission on Granger No. 1 (Revised), 3, Gwynne No. 2, and Chaffee No. 2 Annexa- tions to be held February 3rd at 1:30 p.m. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, they be referred to the Planning Department and someone from the department be designated to appear. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated it would be in order to file the stop notice received from Ramar Electric. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, asked the location of the Uselton 60 foot curb cut and was informed it was at Fourth and "I". COUNCILMAN MO RGAN stated when he visited the 24th and Wilson Drainage this afternoon the water was backed up about 100 feet to National. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager and City Engineer proceed with the completion of Paradise Drive. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated in regard to prospective buyers, such as Mr. Darling who was at last weeks meeting, it might be a good idea to refer them to the City Manager to work out any problems that might arise, City Manager Hess stated he had looked into the matter and found neither the Planning Department nor the Planning Commission remiss, the problem was largely due Moved by Morgan, unanimous vote. ATTEST: to lack of communication. seconded by Allen, the meeting be closed. Carried by The meeting closed at 9:10 p.m. CITY CLERK I YOR, CITY OF NRTI;NAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 1/21/64