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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 03-03 CC MIN273 National City, California, March 3, 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, Gautereaux, Hess, Ruehle, Stockman, Stratton. The meeting was opened with salute to the flag by City Manager Hess, fol- lowed with invocation by the Rev. Ted Hicks, Calvary Baptist Church. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 25th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated two resolutions authorizing the closing of bank accounts and transfer of funds for two APW projects were to be pre- sented and recommended they be adopted by reading of the titles only. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the reading of the two resolutions be waived and they be adopted by reading of the titles only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8599, "A RESOLUTION AUTiHORIZING CLOSING OF BANK ACCOUNT AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT APW-CALIF-58G" (transfer to General Fund), . Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the Reso- lution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8600, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSING OF BANK ACCOUNT AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT APW-CALIF-59G" (transfer to Drainage Fund) , r';.�..- �" `' Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the reso- lution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS requested transmittal copies of the two resolutions be furnished him for forwarding to H.H.F.A. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported the certificate of insurance for the Griffith Company has been reviewed by the City Manager's office and him- self and appears to be in proper form and recommended it be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported in regard to the' Public Utility Commis- sion's decision on the rate increase for California Water and Telephone Company; the rate increase granted amounts to 5% to the average water user. The Water Company requested an increase of 27% but due to the rep- resentations made by the Cities involved and the consultants hired by the Cities, a previous decision regarding Loveland Dam was overruled. The City Attorney stated he has an extra copy of the Public Utility Commission 3/3/64 279 report and recommended it be filed with the City Clerk and Xerox copies of the report be made for the members of the City Council. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ROBERT AULT, 1434 E. 24th Street, representing the Municipal Employees' Association was present and read the Associations' request for an immedi- ate 21% wage increase and 5% additional wage increase as of July, 1964, and suggested it be referred to the Finance Committee. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the request be referred to the Finance Committee. Mayor Gautereaux asked consideration be given to refer it to the Civil Service Commission. Vice Mayor Alien, seconded by Hart, added to the motion the request be referred to the Civil Service Commission. Councilman Hart asked if this could be brought back to the Council before April 14th so he may vote on it before his term of office expires. City Manager Hess stated the Civil Service Commission meets the 18th of March and the Finance Committee will meet on March 10th so it is possible there will not be an opportunity to vote on it before April 14th. City Manager Hess stated the Finance Committee will act on the request for a 21% increase previously submitted at the March loth meeting. Councilman Morgan stated there were nine employees who did not receive any increase under the Wage Survey and he would like consideration given to them. Motion carried by unanimous vote. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated a billboard was erected on Highland Avenue near the corner of 21st Street and interferes with his view; the sign advertises Marstons Store in Chula Vista. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, it be referred to the City Manager. Car- ried by unanimous vote. E. H. ALSDORF recommended the City use gas tax revenue for 1911 Act Improvements as follows: the City pay 1/3 of the assessment cost, prop- erty owners to pay 2/3 of the cost. City Manager Hess stated the gas tax revenue must be handled under existing state laws and can be used for improvements of major streets only. Vice Mayor Allen requested the City Manager to comment on plans for these funds. City Manager Hess stated National Avenue is to be improved from 14th Street north to Divi- sion, and later 24th Street will be improved because of the freeway underr pass and 30th Street will be improved in the industrial area and Sanitar- ium, recently re -named Euclid, is to be improved. HEARING on zoning for Fritz Annexation was held at this time. City Clerk Stratton recommended the hearing be continued as the legal advertising for the hearing was for a "C 2" Zone and new advertising for "C-2-P-D" Zone is published and hearing set for March loth at 8:00 p.m. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the City Clerk's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 3/3/64 280 CONTINUED HEARING on Fritz Annexation was held at this time. Director of Planning Stockman recommended the hearing be continued to be held sim- ultaneously with the Zoning Hearing. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the hearing be continued. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Elkins and Mr. Cotton of the County Special District Services Office were present and presented their proposal for sewer service for the Lin- coln Acres area. County Special District Services was petitioned by the people in Lincoln Acres for sewer service and their office has attempted to plan service for the entire area in the most economical and feasible way. To construct the sewer lines as they have been planned, an agree- ment would be required between the County Special District Services and the City of National City. Their plan encompasses use of the Spring Val- ley Outfall, existing National City lines on Sweetwater Road and a small portion of the City of San Diego's lines; this complete system proposes 168 acres in the Spring Valley Sanitation District and 34.5 acres of National City land and 54.5 acres still unincorporated in San Diego County; total acreage to be served is 257 acres. The total estimated cost of the project is $245,520 for the construction costs, including engineering and incidentals, $295,520. In order to proceed with the pro- gram an indication of acceptance from the City Council is needed. Upon agreement the County will initiate proceedings under the 1911 Act. The cost for the 34.5 acres would be $130 per acre, a one-time charge which could be paid when the connection is made or over a period of time. Vice Mayor Allen pointed out the Sweetwater Road line is just about at capa- city now and was told if study indicated capacity is exceeded another line could be run down. Mayor Gautereaux inquired what the remuneration to the City would be for the use of the 30th Street line and was told it would be negotiated, the County would nay a share of the construction costs already expended. Mayor Gautereaux asked if the sewer lines within the district belong to the district, what problems would be posed should Lincoln Acres become annexed to the City of National City and was told it would be necessary to withdraw from the district. It was brought out that almost all persons in Lincoln Acres could avail themselves of the Cour�c man H rt .deft the Counc 1 Chambers. service, a few living on canyons mig not e a e to./ City Manager mess stated acceptance of the proposal would mean elimination of two pump sta- tions an expenditure of $5,000 to $7,000 a year, and to the north the City can bring in some 312 acres which can use the same transmission lines; the whole plan would involve the 132 acres plus the 34.5 acres, which would mean a capital outlay of about $44,000; this would be amor- tized by the savings on the pump stations over a period of years. City Manager Hess stated after review, he and the City Engineer recommended approval of the plan. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the recom- mendation of the City Manager and the City Engineer be approved. Mayor 3/3/64 231 Gautereaux asked if Mr. Elkins and Mr. Cotton could furnish a proposed resolution appropriate to the Council's action. Mr. Elkins and Mr. Cotton stated no final target date for the project has been determined, but they are trying for 18 months. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. Councilman Hart returned. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $57,923.51 was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, 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. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 7,030.45 Traffic Safety 558.42 Park 371.13 Retirement 4,949.87 Trust and Agency 25.00 Special Street 182.41 Drainage 765.71 Sewer Service 383.30 Total $ 14,266.29 Moved by A].len, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8601, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY PAYMENT (Final payment to Lee J. Morgan, remodel Community Bldg., $4,757.79), was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. DIRECTOR OF. PLANNING STOCKMAN reported in regard to proposed zone change at 30th and National Avenue, to allow Car Sales Agencies in an M-3 Zone, the Planning Commission's interpretation is that it is not compatible. The Director of Planning recommended it be tabled until after the March i3Oth land auction. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Allen stated with the auction coming up, unless restrictions are placed on the sale, with the M-3 zoning, it is probable the land will go into the hands of a speculator. Councilman Morgan withdrew his second. Motion died. City Attorney Carstens stated the Council has the right to reject any and all bids for the land and after the bids are open it will be possible to negotiate the use of the land. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the salaries of the City Clerk and City Treasurer a survey of similar salaries throughout the County was made and as the two offices do not come under his jurisdiction, he 3/3/64 282 does not feel he can make a recommendation. Moved by Alien, on the strength of the City Manager's report the salaries be left as they are. Mayor Gautereaux seconded the motion with the consideration it be refer- red to the Finance Committee for consideration. Vice Mayor Allen stated he would include that in his motion. Motion failed to carry by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Gautereaux. Nays: Colburn, Hart, Morgan. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the salaries of City Treas- urer and City Clerk be raised to $680 per month. Motion failed by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the salaries of City Clerk and City Treasurer be raised $25 per month to $650. Motion car- ried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Ordinance No. , "Ordinance fixing the salaries of the City Clerk and City Treasurer of National City" was given the first reading. MINUTES of the Civil Service Commission meeting of February 19th were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Civil Service Commission relative to pay increase was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, it be approved and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. APPLICATION for person to person transfer of on -sale beer license of Harold L. and Sophronia C. Henderson, dba Golden Pheasant, 215 Highland Avenue, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. APPLICATION for refund of $25 performance bond by Willard L. Stack, 161 Naples, Chula Vista, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, payment be authorized and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. COriMUNICATION from Kenneth S. Magarrell, proposing Father Serra be honored, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, it be referred to the Mayor, the City Manager and the Director of Planning for study and a report back to the Council on the action they think we might take, and the writer of the letter be informed of the action of the Council. Mayor Gautereaux stated there will be 8 to 12 National Avenue turn-off signs on the Crosstown Freeway into San Diego, our own National Avenue will not be so indicated; it is of concern to merchants on our National Avenue who have spent considerable sums advertising and contacted the Mayor in regard to re -naming our National Avenue. The Mayor stated he has talked to Mayor Curran of San Diego in regard to the possibility of 3/3/64 283 re -naming National Avenue in San Diego and will direct a formal letter to this effect to him. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Memorandum from Assistant City Manager Osborn to City Manager Hess rela- tive to U. S. Senate Bill 1275 was presented and ordered filed by unani- mous vote. COMMUNICATION from South Bay Plaza Shopping Center expressing apprecia- tion for the waiving of bonds and license fees for their Circus of Values Promotion was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CUNICATION from Chamber of Commerce recommending Plaza Blvd. be com- pleted as soon as possible was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDATION:, from Assistant City Manager Osburn to City Manager Hess to approve the moving of three residential buildings (1121A, 1121Br. and 1121C National Avenue) to 2029 "Bet Avenue under the terms of the stipu- lations set forth by the Building Department was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Copy of report relative to Outdoor Advertising and Billboards sent to the Assembly Interim Committee by the Director of Planning was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, it be filed. (Vice Mayor Allen left the Council Chamber.) Director of Planning Stockman said after listening to the testimony at the hearing on the 24th and after reading a communi- cation from the Legal Counsel of California given to her by Assemblyman Donovan stating all signs within 800 feet of the freeway would be con- trolled by the State, and she recommended this bill be kept in mind. Assemblyman Donovan will send a copy of the bill before it is adopted. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Allen. Vice Mayor Allen returned. CITY MANAGER HESS inquired what time the Finance Committee will meet on March 10th and was told the meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the petition for street light at loth Street and Pleasant Lane and improvement of Pleasant Lane, a street light will be installed and his recommendation in regard to the improve- ment is for the residents to initiate a 1911 Act. Charles Heck, 2911 E. 10th Street, was present and stated the people living on the street are tenants, not owners, and he does not believe it would be possible to initiate a 1911 Act. City Manager Hess stated he does not see any other immediate remedy except building a retaining wall at the north end of the street to retain the high embankment. Mr. Heck asked if there would be any assessment against the property owners. Moved by Morgan, 3/3/64 284 seconded by Hart, the item be placed on the agenda for next week. Mayor Gautereaux stated Mr. Heck could be delegated to talk to the people in the area and asked him to be back next week. Motion carried by unanimous vote. B. W. BURKHARD, porject manager of J. B. Hanauer Co., was present on the invitation of City Manager Hess and presented their proposal to handle the sale of bonds for the new Civic Center after election. Prior to election J. B. Hanauer Co. would prepare and develop feasibility report and a report on the growth factor and financial health of the community in order to gear the debt payments to the assessed valuation. They would also advertise and publicize the issue. Payment for the services would be 1% of the par value of the bonds ultimately sold; fee contingent on the passage of the measure. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, J. B. Hanauer Co. be hired and let them proceed with getting as much out as they can so we can get it to the public prior to election. B. H. Alsdorf stated he did not see the necessity for a bond issue or hiring a finan- cial company; we should use the money Vice Mayor Allen added to his motion, the City Manager be authorized to get and iron it out and bring back to the we have in the banks for this. with the approval of his second, together with J. B. Hanauer Co. Council what is going on. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a certificate of insurance for the Diamond Cab Company which has been approved by his office and the City Attorney and recommended it be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the City of Hone wishes to campaign for solici- tation of funds in June and the City Treasurer has recommended they be allowed to do so on a no -fee basis. The City Manager concurs in the recommendation. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS presented the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District on February 4th. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the razing of the old school building at 30th and National is completed, inspection made by the Building Department shows the area is broom clean, slab and oil tank remaining, and recom- mended $1,000 in lieu of bond be refunded to the contractor. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 3/3/64 285 CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Real Estate Committee at the February 26th meeting had an offer to purchase city owned land from Bob Walton, owner of an oil company. The land is approximately one acre west of the Hearne property on 30th Street and the offer was $15,000 with a $1.,000 deposit and $2,000 at the close of escrow, payments of $3,000 yearly plus 5% interest with a subordinating agreement. The company now employs 72 people and might reach 15; sales anticipated for 1964 are up to $250,000 with a gradual increase of 10% a year. It was moved by Allen, seconded by Reid, the Real Estate Committee recommend Mr. Walton obtain approval of the City Planner and Fire Marshal, this be a direct sale and the tanks be located underground. Motion failed in a tie vote. As there was no recommendation from the Committee, the matter was submitted to the Director of Planning and the Fire Marshal. The Director of Planning stated it is a permissible use under Ordinance No. 962, but there would have to be stipulations to conform to Ordinance No. 1010: storage of materials must be enclosed in a solid fence or wall, there must be a four foot set back permanently landscaped, any portion of the building abutting on the landscaped zone shall be constructed of stucco, plaster, brick or frame. The Fire Marshal reports motor oil is not considered a flammable liquid and may be stored either above or below ground in approved tanks or containers, with proper venting if below ground. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Gautereaux, Mr. Walton's request be granted. Bob Walton, 5655 Sweetwater Road was present and stated the building is to be stucco and the tanks would be in the rear of the building under- ground, anything else to be stored would be in the rear and would be fenced. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes= Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. City Manager Hess requested authority to enter escrow. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager and City Attorney be given authority to go into escrow. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS stated at the meeting of the Real Estate Committee an offer was made by Charles Anderson, Realtor, to purchase lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 plus 40 feet south of the property, including the alley closing in the vicinity of 18th and Roosevelt for $7,500 to be paid as follows: $500 in escrow, $4,500 within 15 days from date thereof and balance to be paid within one year from date of closing at 6% per annum. The recommendation of the Real Estate Committee is the offer be rejected because the price is unacceptable. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Real Estate Committee be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 3/3/64 286 CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from Jean Geary, Personnel Clerk, requesting leave of absence without pay and recommended the leave be granted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the Finance Committee. City Manager Mess stated the job may no longer be required by virtue of the fact the personnel work could be handled by another employee in addition to other duties. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY CLERK STRATTON presented a communication enclosing questionnaire in regard to annexations from the Local Agency Formation Commission and recommended they be referred to the Director of planning. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the City Clerk's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON stated she received a communication from the Cali- fornia Missionary Army announcing they would solicit funds in National City and as the Council previously denied their request, referred it to the City Manager and City Attorney and requested ratification of her action. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the action be ratified. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT ON OFFICERS TRAINED from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training of the Department of Justice, State of California, was pre- sented and ordered filed by unanimous vote, CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 1091 was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the recommendation of the Planning Commission to open 30th Street from National Avenut to Wilson Avenue, Wilson Avenue from 30th Street to 24th Street as an 80 foot right of way, and Coolidge Avenue southerly from 30th Street through the city owned property as an 80 foot right of way. Director of Planning Stockman recommended Council approval and the dedications be made; 30th Street is already dedicated except a portion which we will dedicate on the curbs, Coolidge Avenue is city owned land and should be reserved by resolution. When going into escrow with Bahia Vista, portions of Wilson and 30th Street should be dedicated for curbs. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Director of Planning Stockman asked if the dedication of Coolidge Avenue should not be set in motion, Cool- idge Avenue south from 30th Street. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the dedication of Coolidge south of 30th Street be approved. Director of Planning Stockman recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for 3/3/64 287 preparation of a resolution. City Manager Hess stated the only portion that would have to be closed would be a few feet in the vicinity of the future drill line that will come in from the S.D. & A. Railroad. Motion carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMM read the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the tentative map of the Bucky Subdivision subject to 16 stipulations. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved with stated reservations. Carried' by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. City Engineer Foster stated he checked with the City Attorney and there are several things that have not been com- plied to his satisfaction and recommended the final map be held over until next week. Director of Planning Stockman reported a grant deed was received from Charles E. and Mary Jones to provide a 50 foot right of way from Bucky Lane to Highland Avenue and recommended the grant deed be accepted and referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the grant deed be accepted and referred to the City Attorney. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the request of the City Engineer the final map of Bucky Subdivision be held over until next week be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated a communication from the Local Agency Formation Commission regarding First Avenue Annexation No. 1 to the City of Chula Vista was referred to her and has no effect on National City and recommended no protest be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vo-tc E. H. Alsdorf stated he believed the salary of the City Clerk and City Treasurer could be adjusted at any time and not just prior to election and he is against changing the name of National Avenue in National City. He inquired when arguments on the site measure for the new Civic Center which will be on the ballot can be filed and was informed they would be accepted up to 5:00 p.m. on March 5th. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:25 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK CIT OF 'IONAL CITY, C' FORNIA 3/3/64