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National City, California, February 25, 1964
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Hess, Ruehle,
Stockman, Stratton.
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag by City Manager Hess, fol-
lowed with invocation by Elder Irvin Lehman, Paradise Valley Seventh Day
Adventist Church.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the regular meeting
of February 18th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8593, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREE-
MENT (Area Television Antenna, Inc.)", was read. Moved by Colburn, sec-
onded by Hart., the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen, Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8594, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL FUND (SB 344 Gas
Tax Fund)", was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolu-
tion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8595, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8570", was read.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the reading of Resolutions of Commendation
would be deferred until the recipients arrived.
Charles Heck, 2911 E. l0th Street, was present and presented a petition
signed by ten residents of the 2900 block of E. loth Street requesting
a street light be installed at Tenth and Pleasant Lane and Pleasant Lane
be closed permanently or opened to through traffic. Moved by Morgan, sec-
onded by Hart, the problem be referred to the City Manager for a report.
Vice Mayor Allen stated the City Engineer should be included in the
motion. Councilman Morgan and his second, Councilman Hart, amended the
motion to include the City Engineer. Carried by unanimous vote.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN reported he attended a meeting of the National City Gar-
den Club, at the request of the Mayor, to receive a token of appreciation
(four potted palms for the Community Building) to the governing body. It
was the first time any City official officiated at a meeting of the Gar-
den club.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated for informational purposes the following improve-
ments to streets at no additional cost to the property owners were
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completed as follows: "D" Avenue from 10th to 24th Street, February 28,
1956; 16th Street from National Avenue to "L" Avenue, September 18, 1956;
"D" Avenue from 24th Street to 30th Street, March 26, 1957; 24th Street
from Hoover Avenue to Highland Avenue on July 30, 1957; and McKinley
Avenue from 14th Street to 24th Street on May 4, 1958.
VICE MAYOR ALIEN invited all the Councilman candidates for the April elec-
tion to come to his office for any information he has to offer; he stated
at the present time he is not for or against any candidate and has not
made up his mind who he will support.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the City Manager prepare a survey
of the duties and salaries of City Clerks and City Treasurers and the
City Attorney prepare an ordinance setting the salary for same to be on
the agenda at the next meeting. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Gautereaux.
RESOLUTION NO. 8596, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNICIPAL
YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD (Jim Finnerty)", was read. Moved by Allen, sec-
onded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None. Mayor Gautereaux stated this is the first young man to win the
MYRA Award since its inception and congratulated Jim Finnerty on his
achievements in the field of athletics and scholarship.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a communication addressed to the Mayor and City
Council from Walter H. Hutcheon requesting reappointment to the law
enforcement service of National City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Colburn, the letter be received and filed and referred to the City Mana-
ger. Carried by unanimous vote.
HEARING on Fritz Annexation was held at this time. City Clerk Stratton
reported no written protests have been received. Director of Planning
Stockman requested the hearing be continued to be held simultaneously with
the zoning hearing for the same property on March 3rd. Moved by Allen,
seconded by Morgan, the hearing be continued. Carried by unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN requested the report on zone change on
property at 30th and National be laid over until the next Council meeting,
after the meeting of the Planning Commission. Moved by Colburn, seconded
by Hart, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried
by unanimous vote.
REQUEST of Robert B. Krtek, 2415 E. 18th Street, for refund of $25 per-
formance bond was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the
request be approved and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
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COMMUNICATION from the First Christian Church requesting permission to
erect signs was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the request
be granted with the approval of the signs by the City Manager. City Mana-
ger Hess recommended the request be referred to the Traffic Safety Com-
mittee. Motion was withdrawn by Allen, second withdrawn by Hart. Moved
by Allen, seconded by Hart, the communication be referred to the Traffic
Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote.
APPLICATION for Person to Person -Premises to Premises Transfer of Supple-
mental on -sale beer license of Harold F. Dodds, dba Western Steak House,
706 National Avenue, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn' Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
PETITION for 1911 Act Improvement of Euclid Avenue from 8th Street to
Plaza Boulevard and a communication from the City Engineer recommending
the owners present the City with final improvement drawings through their
own engineers was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the
recommendation of the City Engineer be approved. Carried by unanimous
vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated the following employees are eligible for step
increases: Pauline Westbrook to Step C; Carol Gove to Step D; Roy Doughty
to Step B; Bennie McLaughlin to Step B; Maud Smith to Step D; and Erminia
Valdez to Step D. These increases have been approved and recommended by
the supervisors and department heads and the City Manager recommended
they be granted. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommendation be
approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Upon request from City Manager Hess, Councilman Morgan called a meeting
of the Real Estate Committee for 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 26th.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported in accordance with the Election Code arguments
in favor of the new Civic Center have been prepared and copies distributed
to each member of the Council for approval. The City Manager recommended
the series of eleven pro arguments be signed by each member of the Coun-
cil and filed with the City Clerk as required by law. Moved by Allen,
seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated the certificate of insurance for Griffith Company
for improvement of 6th Street, 7th Street, "L" Avenue and "M" Avenue was
received and appears to be in order but recommended it be referred to the
City Attorney. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the City Manager's
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
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CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the proposed mutual agreement betweet
the City of National City and the Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District is
more than administrative. National City is classified as Class 4, Lower
Sweetwater Local Fire District as Class 7. The longest run in National
City is six minutes. The City Manager recommended the Fire Chief of
National City, the Planning Director, and the City Manager be given auth-
ority to work with the Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District to determine
the best means of procedure. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the
City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated the meeting with the South Bay Irrigation Dis-
trict and California Telephone Company scheduled for Monday had to be post
poned and was re -scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 26th. Mayor`:
Gautereaux and Vice Mayor Allen stated they would try to attend.
CITY MANAGER HESS requested authority be given to him to explore indemni-
fication for performance of city employees; this would be for the protec-
tion of the City Council. National City is one of the few cities without
this type insurance and it costs only $200 to $300 per year. Moved by
Alien, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. City Attorney Carstens
stated some actions or omissions of City employees might become the sub-
ject of a lawsuit; this type insurance would endeavor to defend any mem-
ber of the Council who might be party to said lawsuit; the policy would
also include any actions of the Council such as approving or not approv-
ing a contract, charges of malfeasance; it would not include the City
Clerk or City Treasurer who are covered by individual bonds. Motion
carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated an offer to purchase City owned land was made
by a carpet manufacturer at the January 30th meeting of the Real Estate
Committee. The offer was to purchase approximately five acres near
Coolidge Avenue and 28th Street for $45,000, half payable upon completion
of escrow and the balance on or before the end of 12 months from escrow,
contingent upon the guarantee railroad spur siding facilities can be fur-
nished within 2 years from date of escrow. City Manager Hess stated in
order to accomplish the spur and adequate space it would be necessary to
swap lands with Bahia Vista and to obtain certain easements, all with
concurrent escrow. He stated the City would gain a new enterprise which
would give immediate employment to sixty persons and recommended the
transaction be approved. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recom-
mendation of the Real Estate Committee and the City Manager be approved
and the City Manager, City Attorney and Mayor be authorized to enter into
escrow and to receive the papers for the other areas for dedication of
streets and easement of the railroad. Councilman Morgan asked if this
were to be a direct sale; City Manager Hess stated it was. Motion carried
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by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays:
Hart, Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8597, "RESOLUTION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS (General to Retire-
ment Fund $23,000 and General to Special Street Fund $10,000)", was read.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON presented a communication from
ference of Mayors in regard to the 1964 conference
York May 24-27, 1964. Moved by Allen, seconded by
to the Mayor. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON presented a notice from the Local
Commission of a hearing on the First Avenue Annexation
of Chula Vista on March 9th at 1:30 p.m. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Morgan, it be referred to the Director of Planning. Carried by unanimous
vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON stated she received an indemnity agreement in regard
to Lee J. Morgan and referred a copy to the City Attorney. City Attorney
Carstens stated there were some problems in the judgment received by Lee
J. Morgan and he requested the indemnity agreement from Mr. Morgan's
attorney. The agreement appears to be satisfactory and there is no rea-
son to hold release of funds any longer. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Hart, payment be made to Lee J. Morgan. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstain-
ing: Morgan.
CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of a communication from the Local
Agency Formation Commission in regard to Granger No. 4 and No. 5 Annexa-
tions to the City of National City, stating they are approved on condi-
tion the remainder of the Lincoln Acres unincorporated area be included
with the same boundaries voted upon July 30, 1963, election. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Hart, the communication be referred to the Director
of Planning. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of the Board of Administration
State Employees Retirement System Annual Report to the Governor and Leg-
islature dated December, 1963, and the Board of Administration California
State Employees Retirement System Thirty -Second Annual Financial Report
and Report of Operations for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1963, and
they would be on file in her office.
RESOLUTION NO. 8598, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION (Edward H. Alsdorf) was
read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Mayor Gautereaux presented Mr. Alsdorf
the United States Con -
to be held in New
Colburn, it be referred
Agency Formation
No. 1 to the City
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with a certificate and commended him on his interest in community problems.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, new microphones be installed in the
Council Chambers so the audience can hear what is going on. City Manager
Hess stated more sensitive microphones pick up feed back and by speaking
directly into the present microphones you can be heard. The City Manager
recommended it be held in abeyance until after the April election n for a
new Civic Center. Motion failed by the following vote to -wit: Y
Morgan. Nays: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:42 p.m.
ATTEST:
TYOR, CITY OF R TIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
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