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Home My WebLink About1964 03-17 CC MIN298 National City, California, March 17, 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, osburn, Stockman, Stratton. The meeting was opened with salute to the flag by City Manager Hess, followed by invocation by Rev. O. B. Booker, Missionary Church of God in Christ. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 10th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CA€sSTENS recommended the resolution withdrawing Sweet'='ar Road Annexation from the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District b; adopted by reading of the title only. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. B610, "RESOLUTION DECLAi ING WITHDRA' AL OF CERTAIN POR- TIONS OF 30'JITA-SUNNYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT" (Sweetwater Road Annexation). Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution b^. adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coltaaa Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated it is necessary to accept and execute the agreement with the State Division of Highway., relative to proposed Highways 241 and 2£80 before the State will prccead further. The City Manager showed the proposed highways on a map, pointing out the inter- changes and cross streets. Council Morgan stated he thought there should be an off ramp going north, and an on ramp going south, at Division and Highway 241 before we accepted the agreement. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the agreement.relative to Highway 241 be accepted as is. City Engineer Foster pointed out Paragraph 4 of the agreement stated the agreement may be modified at any time by mutual consent of the parties. Motion carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the agreement relative to Highway 280 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager be instructed to continue to try to work out a method of opening Division Street with the Division of Highways. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Gautereaux recommended we pursue the feasibility and possibility to the fullest extent to get sore explana- tion from the Highway Department as to how feasible it w uldd Lie to create these accesses. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 3/17/64 299 RESOLUTION! t10. 8611, "RESOLUTION AUTHJRIZIMG MeYIe TO EXECUTE AN AGREE- MENT" (highway 241), was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. 8612, "ReSOLUTIO J AUT;ONIZI !G MAYOk TO EXECUTE AN AG EE- ME.NT" (Highway 230), was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carries.'., by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CAiSTLNS stated the certificate of insurance covering John Hansen Materials & house Moving, Inc. appears to be in order and recom- mended it be filed. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Attorney's recommendation ee approved, Carried by unanimous vote, CITY ATTORNEY CAF:STEHS stated he has received notification of a petition for re -hearing filed by the California Water & Telephone Company rela- tive to the Public Utilities Commission decision on the Water Company's application for a rate increase, Safeway Stores, Inc. has also peti- tioned for a re -hearing in the same matter, CITY ATTORNEY CAFF.STENS stated a summons in the matter of International Metais vs County of San Diego, City of National City and City of Chula Vista was referred to him and requested authorization to take what ac- tion becomes necessary in the matter. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney be directed to follow up whatever action is necessary in this matter. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CAr=STE'NS stated he has received an exhibit from the Paci- fic Telephone & Telegraph Company, amending their application for rate increase to accemodate changes made by the tax reduction bill. CITY ATTORNEY C RSTENS stated the final map of Husky Subdivision has been reviewed and approved and filed. FRLU!k HO3DS, 731 "K" Avenue, dba Scotty's Carnival Supplies, 316 High- land Avenue, was present and requested/permit to set u, rides at Mont- gomery lard for a store promotion, March 20th and 2lst. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, Mr. Hobbs be author i zed to et a permit for $15. City Manager Hess stated special dispensation is usually granted in this type of matter for e period of 30 days only. Councilman Horgan and Hart included the 30 days in the motion and second. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Horgan, Gautereaux. Mays: None. Moved by Allen, seconded by Horgan, we present a hand scrolled resolu- tion to Father Joseph Rossell of St. Anthony's Church recognizing his contributions to civic betterment in National City. Carried by unani- mous vote. 3/17/64 300 Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager be instructed to contact the various banks and make arrangements to set up the model of the Civic Center for exhibit from one bank to the other and it be stated that this model can be used for Site #1 only. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. MAYOR GAUTENEAUX asked the Council members to submit a name each for the Civic Center Citizens Bond Committee. The following names were submit- ted: Lou Southras, Ruben Rubio, Hamilton Stewart, Joe Minogue and Joe Arciga. Mayor Gautereaux stated, with Council permission, he would ap- point these people to the committee. Moved. by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Mayor be given permission. City Manager Less recommended he be authorized to notify the Committee and ask them to be present in his office Friday at 9:00 a.m. for a meeting. Councilman Horgan, with the approval of Vice Mayor Allen, included the City Manager's recommen- dation in the motion. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he received a communication from the Police De- partment relative to a request from the Junior Chamber of Commerce re- garding standardization of signs and street markings. The Police Department reported it is not feasible within our City. Mayor Gautereaux recommended the matter be referred to the City manager for a continued study of the program and we adopt a program that would be compatible with the Jr. Chamber of Commerce to be carried out over a period of time. This information only to be forthcoming from the Mane- ger's report to give us sore idea as to what would be involved. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he received an acknowledgement from Jacqueline Kennedy expressing appreciation for the wreath placed on the grave of the late President. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. BILLS, audited by the Finance Committee were presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Park Retirement Trust & Agency Special Street Drainage Sewer Service Total Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, and warrants ordered drawn for same. to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he received a dent & Indemnity Company stating they $16,772.48 4,371.50 1,083.24 5,150.56 25.00 2,208.37 891.90 1,038.16 $31,551.21 the bills be approved for payment Carried, by the following vote Morgan, Gauteeaux. Nays: None. communication from Hartford Acci- are prepared to execute a Public 3/17/64 301 Official Cond for $30,000 for Louis A. Guerrini if he is elected City Treasurer. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGE: HESS reported inv✓stigation was made relative to improve- ment of Pleasant Lane and at this time the property owners are not in- terested in a 1911 Act. The City Manager recommended installation of barricades until there is more interest in a 1911 Act. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager and City Engineer study the southerly extension of Arcadia. Carried ey unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated as soon as he gets more information he will present a report relative to parking of taxicabs in the business area. COMMUNICATION from Chamber of Commerce relative to diagonal parking was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the communication and map be referred to the Planning Consultant. City Manager Hess recom- mended, if the Council intends to consider diagonal parking, we have full accord from the Traffic Safety Committee as well as the Chief of Police and Traffic Engineer and it be referred to them for a report. Charles Kerch, 1125 E. 10th Street, was present and stated it has been discussed at length by the Chamber of Commerce and suggested it be tried. Councilman Colburn withdrew his second and Vice Mayor Allen withdrew the motion. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, it be referred to the Plan- ning Department and Police Department for a report next week and try it on a temporary basis if there is no opposition. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 Avenue, was present and stated the Traffic Safety Committee had this item before them last week. Motion carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Chamber of Commerce supporting bond election was read. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the communication be filed and the Chamber of Commerce be thanked for their interest and support. Carried by unanimous vote. n,in COM,MUNICATIOf from Y.?- .C.A. requesting exempt license fee for a dance was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION from San Diego County Water Authority showing storage during February was ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from E. N. Alsdorf regarding billboards was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, the communication be filed. E. H. Alsdorf requested the last item in the letter be investigated. Motion carried by the following vote to wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. 3/17/64 302 APPLICATION for beverage license for American Legion, Kenneth L. Blanchard Post No. 255, 35 E. 18th Street was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. MINUTES of Library Board of Trustees meeting of March 4th were pre• sented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. REPORT of Traffic Safety Committee regarding two hour parking zones was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the second item in the report relative to speed limit on Highland Avenue be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the resolution setting forth Coun- cil policy and declaring their intentions concerning the bond issue be read. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8613, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY PLEDGING EXPENDITURE OF CIVIC CENTER BOND PROCEEDS" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Bill Hogue, 3024 Plaza ilvd., was present and stated people do not understand sale of bonds and hope this resolution will clarify the matter. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the following employees are due for step in- creases: Leonard Young to Step C; Bi1ly James to Step E; Ida -Toni Love to Step B; and Valton Piner to Step D. These have been approved by the department heads and are concurred in by the City Manager. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the increases be granted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the date the salary increase was to be effec- tive was stated as March 15th and should have been March 16th. RESOLUTION NCB. 8614 adopting Salary Schedule effective March 16, 1964, was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautireaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he received certificates of insurance for Area Television Antenna, Inc., now known as Mission Cable Television, Inc. and recommended they be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Hirt, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be ap- proved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended a policy be established, the two hours off granted to employees on Good Friday to attend church services may 3/17/64 303 be taken any time during the day with the concurrence of the supe-- visor. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recom- mendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS requested permission to go to bid for installation of traffic signals at Euclid and Division. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, permission be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated Councilman Horgan was using the installation of the traffic lights in his political campaign. Councilman Morgan stated he had always been for putting in the lights out his motion some weeks ago had been defeated by a 4 to l vote. City Manager Hess requested the Mayor to admonish the Council for bringing up political matters, and stated he did not wish to become embroiled in such affairs. COMMUNICATION from Vice President of the National City American Little League requesting use of 12 folding tables and 150 folding chairs for a dance to be held April 4th on a no -fee basis was read. City Manager Hess recommended we provide the tables and chairs if they are available on a $1 fee basis. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Mana- ger's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. NOTICE of meeting of San Diego County Water Authority on March 24th was presented and ordered filed with the City Clerk by unanimous vote. MINUTES of San Diego County Water Authority meeting of February 13th were ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated Wednesday, July 1st, will be National City Day at the Del Mar Fair. CITY CLERK STRATTON stated it is customary to have a cash audit on the day ne,;; elected city officials take office and requested authorization e given to the auditors to make the cash audit on April 2lst. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON stated she received a copy of a letter to the Planning Commission from the San Diego Gas & Electric Company relative to vacation of portions of certain streets, and recommended it be re- ferred to the Planning Commission and the City Attorney. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the recommendation be approved. Council- man Colburn withdrew his motion and Vice Mayor Alien withdrew his second. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the letter be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON stated she received a communication from Procopio, Price & Cory stating P & H braterworks Supply, Inc. will release its 3/17/64 304 stop notice against John grand if the City will pay to the bonding company the amounts withheld and referred a copy of the letter to the City Attorney. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the action be ratified. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON stated she referred a communication from Ramer Electric relative to withdrawal of the stop notice against John Brand, to the City Attorney. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the action be ratified. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission report re- commending Shelby Drive #2 Annexation to the City be disapproved. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Planning Commission recommenda- tion be approved. Director of Planning Stockman recommended the Council not disapprove the annexation, but table it until after July 30th and bring it up again. If it is disapproved, it cannot be brought up for a year. Councilman Hart withdrew his second, and Councilman Horgan withdrew his motion. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the Director of Planning in regard to tabling the matter until after July 30th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated relative to processing a zone chance on City land that was recently sold, the Planning Commission rescinded their previous motion and ruled that the automobile agency would be a premissible use in the M-3 Industrial Zone; therefore, there is no need for a zone change. TREASURERS REPORT for the month of February was presented and ordered filed by unanim ;us vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 9:15 p.m. ATT ST: l-� CITY CLERK t /4 R, CITY -OF NATI CITY, C LLE-Oi i1IA 3/17/64