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National City, California, March 10, 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,
followed with invocation by the Rev. R. D. Richardson, South Bay Bible
Community Church.
Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting
of March 3rd be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8602, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
RELEASE (C, K, F-M)", was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8603, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREE-
MENT (Contract for completion of subdivision improvement, Vista Loma
Homes, Inc.)", 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 8604, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY
(Grant deed from Charles P. and Mary E. Jones)", was read. Moved by
Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None. City Attorney Carstens stated in the same regard there is
a copy of an agreement entered into between California Water and Tele-
phone Company and Vista Loma Homes, Inc. and recommended the forwarding
letter and the agreement be filed with the City Clerk. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8605, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREE-
MENT (J. B. Hanauer and Company)", was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded
by Allen, the resolution be adopted. Councilman Morgan stated he thinks
before we contract to spend $10,000 we should go to bid. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays:
Hart, Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8606, "RESOLUTION HONORING JACOB DEKEMA", was read. Moved
by Morgan,seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. Mayor Gauterea-
stated tomorrow is the dedication of the Crosstown Freeway at Division
and Main Street. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
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Ordinance No. , "an ordinance fixing the salaries of the City Clerk
and City Treasurer of National City" was presented for the second and
final reading. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the reading of the
ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None,
ORDINANCE NO. 1094, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF THE CITY CLERK
AND CITY TREASURER OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -
wit:. Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated the Civics teachers and students of Sweetwater
Union High School are to be commended for their program of getting out
the vote for the municipal election in April.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would like to form a citizens committee to
present information to the electorate in regard to the measures for the
new civic center as it will appear on the ballot and requested the mem-
bers of the Council to submit one name each to him prior to the next
Council meeting. The purpose of the Committee will be to disseminate
information on the issue to the people. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Hart, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, City crews go into the area of Pleasant
Lane and clean it out and move the dirt so people can get through, Vice
Mayor Allen asked if the City Manager and City Engineer could tell how
long such a project would take. City Manager Hess stated the best way
to bring about the improvement on Pleasant Lane is by inaugurating a
1911 Act and one of the citizens was to report whether or not it would
be possible to inaugurate a 1911 Act. The City Manager also stated if
the motion passes he thinks it should be in the form of a recommendation.
Charles Heck, 2911 E. loth Street, was present in this regard and stated
he has been able to talk to one person only in regard to a 1911 Act (Mr.
Beal) and he favors keeping the street closed because of the cost of a
retaining wall. Councilman Morgan asked if it would be possible to
barricade the street and put up "Not a through streets' sign. City Mana-
ger Hess suggested he and the City Engineer bring in a report next week
as to the various alternatives. Councilman Morgan withdrew his motion,
Councilman Hart withdrew his second.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported the sign at Highland Avenue near 21st Street
is not in violation of City Ordinance and no action is required at this
time. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, in favor of the City Manager's
recommendation. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated
he wrote a letter to the Council about this sign and heard no mention of
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it; he requested the sign be lowered to no more than 20 feet. City Mana-
ger Hess stated we could have a review of the ordinances and compare ours
with other city's comparable ordinances. Mx. Alsdorf stated under new
state laws anything that obstructs the scenic view on freeways will not
be allowed. Mayor Gautereaux stated everyone's view is obscured to a
degree by signs or trees. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
CONTINUED HEARING on zoning of proposed Fritz Annexation to C-2-P-D was
held at this time. City Clerk Stratton stated she has no written pro-
tests. Director of Planning Stockman read the Planning Commission report
to establish the zone of the annexation C-2-P-D by ordinance after Mr.
Fritz dedicates a right of way for Plaza Boulevard and a drainage ditch.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, as no one was present in this regard
the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, sec-
onded by Colburn, the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
Director of Planning to establish a C-2-P-D zone for the Fritz Annexa-
tion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONTINUED HEARING on proposed Fritz Annexation was held at this time.
City Clerk Stratton stated she has no written protests. There was no
one present in this regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the
hearing be closed and both sow proposed Fritz Zoning and the Fritz
Annexation be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS suggested the resolution approving the "Fritz
Annexation" be adopted by reading of the title only. Moved by Allen,
seconded by Colburn, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be
adopted by reading of the title only..; Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8607, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'FRITZ ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY (CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 35310.1)". Moved by
Allen, seconded by Hart, the resolution be adopted. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
HEARING on assessment of 12th Street, "D" Avenue to
ttElt
Avenue, and "E"
Avenue from 12th Street Northerly was held at this time. City Clerk
Stratton reported she has the certificate of publication of notice of
filing assessment, the affidavit of mailing notice of hearing on the
assessment and the affidavit of posting notice of filing assessment.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote. City Clerk Stratton reported she has
received no written protests. There was no one present in this regard.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and referred
to the City Attorney. Councilman Morgan asked if this was the 1911 with
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the 10O% written protest. Vice Mayor Allen stated the protest was brought
in after the hearings were closed; at the time of the hearings the pro-
test was 1.72%. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.. Abstaining: Hart.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS recommended the resolution confirming the assess-
ment be adopted by reading of the title only. Moved by Allen, seconded
by Colburn, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by
reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8608, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT (12th Street, "D"
Avenue to "E" Avenue and "E" Avenue from 12th Street northerly)". Moved
by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays:
Hart, Morgan.
OPENING of sealed bids for the sale of property on the southwest corner
of 30th Street and National Avenue was held at this time. As the bids
were not identified on the outside of the envelopes, all had to be
opened. It was announced the minimum acceptable bid for the southwest
corner was $30,100. Two bids were received for the southwest corner:
Castle Rambler, $30,100 and Edward M. Granz, $36,015.05; both bids were
accompanied by cashiers checks in the amount of 10* of the bid price.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the bids be held over for study until
next week, Dr. Goodman of Chula Vista and Edward M. Granz, 1606 No.
Laurel, Los Angeles 46, were present and protested holding over the d r i....
sion for another week. Mr. Granz, for business reasons, refused to
divulge the name of his prospective tenant and identified the business
only as a trucking company. Councilman Morgan offered to call a meetipg
of the Real Estate Committee to further discuss the merits of the bids,
Councilman Colburn elicited the information that Mr. Granz would not
identify his client at the Real Estate Committee meeting. Ward Fitz-
patrick was present and stated he is now ready to build on the land whicL
he purchased at auction last year. Motion failed to carry, by the fol-
lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Colburn,
Gautereaux. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, to continue with the
auction of the property set forth in the advertisement with the restric-
tions as contained within the advertisement and that the restructions
within the ordinances of the City be a portion of the building and so
forth as set forth by the ordinances. Ernest M. Stanley, 1146 National
Avenue, National City, was present and stated the Council must not break •
faith with the people, either accept the bids with the restrictions in
the advertisement and of city ordinances or toss out all the bids. Dr.
Goodman and Mr. Granz spoke about keeping faith with the public. Motion
carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux.
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Nays: Hart, Morgan. Mayor Gautereaux stated the highest written bid
received was $36,015.05 and to continue with oral bids and go to auction
under the terms of the advertisement the minimum bid acceptable would be
$39,,616.55. Councilman Colburn inquired if this was the opportunity to
reject the high bid and accept the lower bid. Mayor Gautereaux stated
that would have been prior to passing the last motion and as no oral
bids were made he would award the bid to Mr. Granz at $36,015.05. It
was decided since no oral bids were made it would be possible to accept
any or all written bids. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, to reject
all bids. Councilman Colburn asked if we can reject all bids why it
isn't possible to reject one bid. City Attorney Carstens stated under
the provisions of the advertisement any or all bids could be rejected,
it is the option of the Council. Mayor Gautereaux stated the last
motion made by Vice Mayor Alien stated we would accept the high bid and
go to auction. The motion was played back and was found to commit the
Council to go to auction only; no mention was made of accepting any bid,
City Attorney Carstens stated since there was no acceptance of any bid
and no oral bids were made, we are now back to the written bids. Coun-
cilman Morgan withdrew his motion; Councilman Hart withdrew his second.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the high bid of $36,015.05 be rejecte
Vice Mayor Allen stated he did not understand vh at we are doing;if he
knew exactly what was going on he might be for it. Dr. Goodman stated
he couldn't understand the thinking; Castle Rambler submitted an offer
of $33,000 which the Council rejected and decided to go to bid; now
offer 10% higher has been made and it is to be rejected in favor of
Castle Rambler who have made a bid $3,000 lower than their former
Mr. Granz spoke against the motion and said it was his opinion the ls.:•
was sold to him. Mayor Gautereaux stated when the Chair ruled in favcr
of Mr. Granz, it was predicated upon the previous motion; in the clari-
fication of the motion it was found to contain no statement other than
to proceed with the auction. Mayor Gautereaux stated it is his belief
whenever there is more than one person interested in a piece of property,
the land should go to auction to be sold to the highest bidder. Motion
carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan.
Nays: Allen, Gautereaux. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, to sell the
land to Castle Rambler at $30,100, instruct the Planner to change the
zone so they can build a new car agency, and the City Manager and City
Attorney be authorized to enter escrow. Director of Planning Stockman
stated the Director of Planning does not have the right to change the
zone; she would recommend the motion state the Council initiate a zone
change on the parcel and the Director of Planning be authorized to pro-
cess a zone change. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, to amend the
motion to include the Director of Planning's recommendation. Vice Mayor
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Allen and Councilman Hart both stated they are now in favor of selling
to Castle Rambler and were in favor of selling to Castle Rambler when
the Council voted on it several weeks ago; they have a growing business
and the sales tax return to the City is worth more than the few thousand
dollars difference in the selling price. Motion carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan. Nays: Gautereaux.
OPENING OF BIDS for sale of property at Northwest corner of National
Avenue and 30th Street was held at this time. Two written bids were
received: $27,011.05 by E. M. Granz, along with a cashiers check in the
amount of 10% of the bid; bid of $25,000 total, terms $2,000 deposit,
$3,000 at close of escrow, $5,000 yearly at 5% interest with a subordin-
ating agreement by Merrill Walton along with a letter from Brandt Company
stating they are ready to supply a performance bond in behalf of Walton
if he is the successful bidder. City Attorney Carstens stated the bid
from Walton is not within the terms of the advertisement as it is not a
cash offer, but the Council may accept the bid if they desire. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Colburn, to accept Mr, Walton's bid as he wanted to
do several weeks ago. Councilman Morgan inquired if the offer include:
a subordination;' he stated he is for the sale but against subordination.
Motion failed by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn.
Nays: Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux,
to accept the highest bid and it be put to auction. Carried, by unani-
mous vote. Mayor Gautereaux stated the highest bid received was $27O1..,(
and the lowest acceptable oral bid would be $29,712,15. No oral bids,
were made. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the bid of $27,011,.L5
made by Mr. Granz be accepted and the City Manager and the City Atto
authorized to enter escrow. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the report of the City Manager,
Mayor and Director of Planning relative to honoring Father Serra, there
has been no opportunity to discuss it and recommended it be held over.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation
be approved, Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to his report on the proposal of the
bonding consultants, J. B. Hanuaer Company, a resolution authorizing the
Mayor to sign a contract was adopted.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the final map of Bucky Subdivision
with the stipulations, be approved and referred to the City Attorney.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON reported the result of the opening of bids for the
1911 Act Improvement of 2nd Street east of Harbison Avenue held in her
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office at 3:00 p,m. on March 9th as follows: R. E. Hazard Contracting
Co., $4,487.86; Griffith Co., $6,530.18; V. R. Dennis Construction Co.,
$5,715.71; Daley Corp., $6,807.16; and Sim J. Harris Co., $7,439.26.
City Manager Hess read the recommendation of the City Engineer the bid
be awarded to the R. E. Hazard Company, low bidder and stated he con-
curred. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, in favor of the City Manager's
recommendation. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien,
Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8609, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (2nd Street East
of Harbison Avenue)", 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.
APPLICATION for person to person transfer of on -sale general license for
Stephen Niotta, Southland Amusement Co., dba Clyde's, 816-20 National
Avenue, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the appli-
cation be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
MINUTES of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting for February
6th were presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, they be filed.
Vice Mayor Allen stated the minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory
Board are being presented a month too late to be effective and the Board
has become lax in sending recommendations to the Council instead of the
minutes; there is a communication breakdown. He further stated th
item on the agenda is a recommendation of the Park and Recreation
Board dated March 6th which is not signed and could have been submii
by anyone. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATION of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board to consider
dedicating a corresponding area of land of park purposes in the event
of the selection of dedicated park land for the Civic Center site was
presented, Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Council go on recat-
as unwilling at this particular time to designate a piece of park in case
a Civic Center site in Kimball Park is chosen. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan,
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Council recess for five minutes.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 9:45 p.m. Council
members present: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Absent: None
CITY MANAGER HESS reported a meeting of the Finance Committee was held
this morning and a report prepared by Assistant City Manager Osburn and
the City Manager recommending a 2 pay increase be granted to all City
employees except the City Manager and Assistant City Manager. The FinancL
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Committee voted to recommend to the Council a pay increase of 2 be
given to all employees except the City Attorney whose raise will be
deferred until preparation of the 1964-65 budget. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Finance Committee be approved.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Councilman Hart thanked the Committee
and the City Manager for bringing the pay raise to the Council before
his term of office expired as he has wanted to vote a pay raise for the
City employees before leaving office. The Finance Committee recommended
the request of the Fireman's Association and the Municipal Employees
Association for a general pay increase of 5% be referred to the Budget
Committee prior to July lst. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the
recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. City Manager
Hess reported the Finance Committee recommended the position of Personnel
Clerk be abolished and Mrs. Geary be placed first on the re-employment
list as a secretary should a vacancy be available at the time she is
ready to return to work. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the actioL
of the Finance Committee be approved. Councilman Morgan inquired who
would take her place and was told the personnel work would be done by
another secretary already employed by the City; Mrs. Geary is leaving
for personal reasons and will be re -instated if a vacancy is available
at the time she is ready to return to work. Motion carried, by the fc1.-
lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautere<....-:
Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from Ann Your;
National City American Little League and Pony League, requesting a
business license to operate a concession stand in Kimball Park, profit:.
to be used for operating expenses and equipment. The City Manager sug-
gested a no -fee permit be allowed as in the past. Moved by Morgan, sec-
onded by Allen, a no -fee permit be granted. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hess, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of three bonds in regard to moving
three residential buildings from 1121 National Avenue to 2029 " B" Avenue.
The bonds have been approved by the City Attorney and the City Manager
recommended they be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unani-
mous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated a communication from the auditors, Rigney and
Hill, forwarding a Summary of General Fund Receipts for the period July 1
to December 31, 1963, was read at the Finance Committee meeting this
morning; two copies were received and the City Manager recommended one
copy be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
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CITY MANAGER HESS stated a cancellation of insurance for F. E. McCormick
was received and recommended it be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported a termination notice for the insurance policy
of the Diamond Cab Company was received; a new policy for the same com-
pany was received last week. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported a certificate of insurance for John Hansen
House Moving, Inc. was received and recommended it be referred to the
City Attorney. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manac^r_'s
rec(iuiuendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON reported she has received the proof of the ballot
for the combined general municipal and sne al election and was approved
by the bonding attorney, O'Melveny and Myers; the City Attorney has
approved it as to form and asked for Council approval. City Attorney
Carstens distributed his two copies to the members of the Council for
their approval. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the proof of the
ballot be approved. Vice Mayor Allen stated he would not approve the
ballot with the Kimball Park site listed ahead of the 14th Street and
"D" Avenue site for the new Civic Center and asked who set up the ballo
City Clerk Stratton stated the ballot was set up by the election supplier.
Motion failed by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan. Nays:
Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, t31<
positions of the sites be reversed, giving priority to the site srr". .:
by the Committee and the choice of the majority of the, Council. P'1 carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gaut ^<:
Nays: Hart, Morgan.
CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of a legal notice of intention 'vi
file a stop notice and to establish validity of the lien from the Tele
Hydro -Seal Company against John A. Brand (metering stations Nos. 1 an;' 2
and appurtenances) and referred a copy to the City Attorney. The City
Clerk asked for ratification of her action. Moved by Allen, seconded
by Colburn, the City Clerk's action be ratified. Carried by unanimous
vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of a communication from the State
Board of Equalization in regard to Resolution No. 8564, withdrawing
annexed areas from the Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District; parcel num-
ber 9 is within the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire District. City Clerk Stratton
stated she referred a copy to the Director of Planning and the City Attor
ney and requested comments. City Attorney Carstens recommended the Sweet
water Road Annexation (parcel number 9) be withdrawn from the Bonita-
Sunnyside Fire Portection District by a separate resolution and he be
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given authority to prepare the resolution. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Allen, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON presented a communication from Senator Kuchel in
regard to the Naval Repair Facility. Ordered frzr`. by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON reported she was served with an amended complaint of
International Metals, Inc. vs County of San Diego including Chula Vista
and National City and she referred it to the insurance carrier and the
City Attorney and requested ratification of her action. Moved by ,'part,
sc.Dnded by Morgan, the City Clerk's action be ratified. Carried by
unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON presented the affid^ o'. of p°ui ? . ation of the notice
inviting sealed bids for the improvement of 2nd Street east of Harbison
Avenue. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported the Griffith Company has started work on
the 1911 Act improvement of "L" and "M" Avenues, 6th and 7th Streets.
REPORT of the Director of Housing for the month of January was present._:;
and ordered filed by unanimous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX asked if the effective date of the 2 pay raise for
City employees was included in the motion. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the date of the raise be March 15th. Carried by unanimouo
MAYOR GAUI'EREAUX stated he has received several complaints from be
men in the area of 8th Street and National Avenue in regard to the
ber of parking spaces utilized by taxicabs. Moved by Hart, seconder,
Morgan, it be referred to the City Manager. City Manager Hess state
he wrote to downtown businessmen in regard to the problem and to the
various taxi companies stating the problem and asked their cooperatio
and stated if the problem continued he would have to bring it to the
Council for restrictions on parking spaces. The City Manager stated on.
the basis of the previous action, he would recommend a report be brought
in in regard to a restrictive ordinance on the number of cabs allowed
to park downtown. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:15 p.m..'
ATTEST:
OR, CITY OF/NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
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CITY CLERK
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