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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 04-07 CC MIN312 National City, California, April 7, 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, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Morgan. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hess, Osburn, Ruehle, Stockman, Stratton. The meeting was opened with salute to the flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by Mayor Gautereaux, Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 24th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented a certificate to Councilman Hart in recogni- tion of his years of service to the City as Councilman, Mayor, and par- ticipation on many committees. RESOLUTION NO. 8617, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION (Father Joseph Rossell)te 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. Absent: Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next resolution proposes necessary changes in work and sets a time and place for hearing in regard to the 1911 Act Improvement of "L" and "M" Avenues, 6th and 7th Streets. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan, RESOLUTION NO. 8618, "RESOLUTION PROPOSING CHANGES IN WORK AND SETTING TIME AND DATE FOR HEARING (Streets and Highways Code Sections 5230 through 5234) ("L" Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street, "M" Avenue from 4th Street to 8th Street, 6th Street from Palm Avenue west to Sunny Vale 7th Street from Palm Avenue west to Termination, Alleys in Block 15, Pepper Plat, Map 1515)". Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Reso- lution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS described in detail the proposed parcels of land to be swapped with Bahia Vista Development Corporation to make possible the locating of two large industries in National City: Imperial Rug Mills and Overmeyer Warehouse. The swap must be approved in total; the land swapped must be equal square foot for square foot and after a final sur- vey is completed an additional 7,000 to 9,000 square feet may have to be deeded to the Bahia Vista Development Corporation from the City of National City. The City Manager recommended the entire transaction as nntlinad and a^ - own on the m. 313 transactions can be handled in line with locating the two industries. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Mana- ger in regard to these transactions be approved and the Resolutions be presented by title only. Clinton D. Matthews, President of Bahia Vista Investment Co,, was present and stated the transaction would have to result in an equal land trade and if there was a difference, his company would be glad to pay, Albert C. Boyer, attorney for the Bahia Vista Co. was present and read a letter from the Bahia Vista Investment Corp. agreeing to provide a 20 foot wide easement to the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railroad for the purpose of a drill line. City Manager Hess stated the Imperial Rug Mills plans to hire local people, bring tech- nicians only from their other plant„ and will employ about 70 people, with an annual payroll of a quarter of a million dollars. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8619, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION GRANT DEEDS AND ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Bahia Vista, San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway Co., and Imperial Rug Mills)". Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8620, "RESOLUTION DEDICATING STREET (Coolidge Avenue South of Thirtieth Street)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS stated certain steps would have to be taken to con- summate the matter and suggested with the closing of Harding and Coolidge even though they are not through streets, a recommendation be received now from the Director of Planning setting a hearing for the vacation of these streets. Director of Planning Stockman recommended the two loca- tions be referred to the City Engineer for drafting of the necessary legal descriptions and referred to the City Attorney for preparation of a Resolution setting a public hearing. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. City Manager Hess suggested the City Attorney be directed to draft the necessary documents for the dedi- cation of the northerly portion of 28th Street over city owned property. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Morgan. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager and the City Attorney be granted authority to open escrow with Imperial Rug Mills. City Manager Hess stated the escrow would be a cash transaction, the escrow would be 60 days and stipulation construction would start in 180 days would be 4/7/64 314 made. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, this information be included in the motion. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8621, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING EMPLOYMENT OF ATTORNEYS TO ASSIST IN SPECIAL ELECTION", was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next resolution grants permission to the National City Rubbish Service, Inc. to sub -contract the collection of commercial garbage. 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. Absent: Morgan. - RESOLUTION NO. 8622, "RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO SU3-NNTRACT (John T. Combs collect commercial garbage)". Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next resolution provides for additional income from State Highway Funds due to annexations to National City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the reading of the Resolution be waived and the Resolution be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8623, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, FOR ASCERTAINMENT OF POPULATION FOR ANNEXED TERRI- TORY, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION 194". Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Morgan. Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next five resolutions pertained to a new 1911 Act Improvement. City Engineer Foster recommended the proposed improvement for Laurel Avenue, Norton Avenue, and First Street be referred to the City Attorney and a date and place of hearing be set. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the reading of the five resolutions be waived and the resolutions be adopted by reading of the titles only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8624, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING MAP SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Laurel Avenue, Norton Avenue and First Street)". Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. 4/7/64 315 RESOLUTION NO. 8625, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (Laurel Avenue, Norton Avenue and First Street)". Moved by Alien, sec- onded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8626, "PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODY UNDER 'SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931' (Laurel Avenue, Norton Avenue and First Street)." Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8627, "RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND FIXING HEARING DATE (Laurel Avenue, Norton Avenue and First Street)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8628, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION (Laurel Avenue, Norton Avenue and First Street)". Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported in regard to the Directional Sign which the Chamber of Commerce proposes to erect at the exit of the Freeway. (Councilman Hart left the Council Chamber.) He stated the Council could adopt an ordinance authorizing such a sign, or amend Ordinance 842 to include this type sign, or the sign might come within the ordinance as it is. It would depend on the actual sign. (Councilman Hart returned). Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the request of the Chamber of Com- merce to erect a sign at the freeway exit be approved with the sign it- self to be approved by the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated during the past two weeks Superior Court action was filed naming the City Clerk and Deputy City dents and respondents. The papers were served on Mrs. March 30th, setting a hearing date on March 31st; this show cause. City Attorney Carstens stated when he was Clerk as defen- Stratton on was an order to informed of this by Mrs. Stratton he consulted with City Manager Hess as to what course of action should be taken; and each of the Council members was informed of our intended action. Under Government Code, the City is required to defend employees or agents of the City upon request of these individuals when involved in actions or claims within the scope of that employee's duties. He stated he would like to emphasize this places the burden 4/7/64 316 upon the City; the City is obligated to defend these people. If the City does not defend these individuals and they are authorized to retain their own counsel, the City is obligated to pay for the counsel and also to pay any judgment of damages awarded against them. In reviewing the actual legal papers served, it was the City Attorney's opinion the request in these papers was for an illegal act and the court was being asked to force the City Clerk to do something that was not proper under the pres- ent status of the law in the elections code. On this ground, the City Attorney appeared representing the City Clerk on March 31st and at that time the Court continued the hearing because service had not been obtained upon Mrs. Minogue. Then papers were served again on April 3rd for a writ of mandate, again attempting to order Mrs. Stratton to do acts which in the City Attorneyts opinion were not proper acts and were not authorized by law; the Court being asked to order her to do some- thing that was illegal and not proper. A hearing was held on April 6th in Judge Hervey's court; the City Attorney taking the position the Court had no authority to order Mrs. Stratton to do these illegal acts and the Court ruled accordingly, the petition was not proper under the law and the result is the writ of mandate was denied and the petitioners were not granted the relief they asked for because it was not authorized under the law. As there was no Council meeting last Tuesday, the problems of special notices for Council meetings being what they are, the action had to be taken, the City Clerk was subpoenaed into Court, other members of the administration were subpoenaed into Court. The City Attorney and the City Manager decided the only course of action was to defend these people under the law and the City Attorney and City Manager ask the Council to approve their actions in defending these people in the two law suits and two hearings. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the action of the City Attorney and the City Manager in the defense of the City Clerk, Mrs. Stratton, and the City employees be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Mayor Gautereaux stated it pleased him in this particular regard both these people were defended and that the Deputy Clerk will stand in good stead in the forthcoming election. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he had the pleasure of attending the City Attorneys Conference last week and there was a wealth of pertinent information discussed, including: planned zoning, home rule, procedures for instituting action against decrepit and old buildings and annexation commission. Dr. Edward Rigot, 903 Highland Avenue, representing the Lions Club was present and stated the sincere thanks of the Lions Club for the privilege of using Kimball Park Bowl for the Easter Dawn Services, with special thanks to B. J. Gautereaux. They requested the use of the bowl for 4/7/64 317 future Easter services to be of high standards and all churches partici- pating. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Mrs. Myrtle Knight, 2308 ttLtt Avenue, was present and asked for a decision on the status of the 1911 Act on "J't.,and ”Ktt Avenues. Mayor Gautereaux stated he had requested the City Attorney for an opinion on the subject and asked if the City Attorney would report. The City Attorney stated Streets and Highways Code says there has to be an action taken by the Council with a certain period of time from the recommendation of the City Manager and City Engineer. With a new Council, there would have to be a new hearing. City Attorney Carstens stated in his opinion there would have to be new hearings on the report of the City Engineer and City Manager; this does not mean the Act is dead. of re -scheduling and adopting new Resolutions. Code specifies the Act has to be abandoned. City Attorney Carstens asked Mrs. Knight to have her attorney get in touch with him so they could resolve the question. Mrs. Knight submitted a petition signed by 55% of the property owners protesting the 1911 Act Improvement. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the petition be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: ✓torgan. Mrs. David McCarthy, 2304 It would be a matter Mrs. Knight asked if the Avenue, was present and asked if Mrs. Minogue had been represented by the City Attorney or her own attorney; the newspapers stated she was represented by her own attorney. City Attorney Carstens stated the actual request for relief was directed only against Mrs. Stratton; Mrs. Minogue was represented by her own attorney. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated the new freeway south from San Diego has signs directing traffic to National Avenue in San Diego and it is very con- fusing. He stated he believes some adjustments should be made to bepter indicate these directions to the people. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the City Manager be directed to write a letter to J. Dekema, Division of Highways, requesting a possible review of the sign situation on the freeway. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. COUNCILMAN COLBURN reported the Sweetwater Roller Rink will re -open Friday, April loth at 7:30 p.m. and the members of the Council are invited to attend. COUNCILMAN HART reported Councilman Morgan is absent because he had to be out of town. COUNCILMAN HART thanked everyone for his certificate and stated he was surprised to receive it. He stated it was gratifying to know the people in National City have confidence in him. 4/7/64 318 MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated a City employee, Robert Myers, received his B.A. in Public Administration at San Diego State College on January 31, 1964. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, a letter be directed to Mr. Myers commending him on his achievement. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a letter from the Firemen's Relief Association thanking the Mayor and the Council for the 21% wage increase granted March l6th and requesting consideration for an additional 10% increase in wages. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the letter be referred to the Budget Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a letter from the Firemen's Relief Association inviting the members of the City Council and their families to attend the 9th Annual Firemen's Ball on April llth at 9:00 p.m. at the National City Armory. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated there are three vacancies on the Park and Recrea- tion Advisory Board and in keeping with his policy, he will make new appointments with the Council's approval rather than re -appointing the persons whose terms expired. The Mayor stated he would like to appoint Thomas Shinkos, 847 Arcadia Place; Hamilton Stewart, 605 E. 5th Street; and Ann Guerrini, 1709 Delta Street. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the appointments to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated there was a vacancy created on the Citizen's Bond Committee because of the resignation of one member due to conflict of interest and stated he would like to appoint Mrs. Peggy Ault, 1434 E. 24th Street, to the vacancy. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the appointment be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. PAYROLL audited by the Finance Committee in the amount of $59,135.77 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, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgar BILLS audited by the Finance Committee were presented: General $ 9,156.49 Traffic Safety 4,523.57 Park 1,321.27 Retirement 4,961.24 Trust & Agency 1,000.00 Special Street 7,702.69 Park Construction 710.34 Sewer Service 755.44 Total $30,131.04 Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same.Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. 4/7/64 319 RESOLUTION NO. 8629, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND (Roark's Carpet and Lineolum Co. for drapes at Casa de Salud - $395)", was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to slurry seal coat 41 blocks have received an application of slurry seal, a total of 429 tons, total price $8,558.55. The basic portion of the seal was applied to "D" Avenue as well as to other streets in the downtown area. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the report be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported in regard to the Lemon Grove Lighting Dis- trict, the Director of Planning and himself made a survey and found the City has no interest in it. Moved by Allen, seconded by Coiburn, the report be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Results of bids on traffic signal for intersection of Division and Euclid were presented: American Electric Contracting Co., $5,900; Cali- fornia Electric Works, $6,046; Ets-Hokin & Galvan Electric Co., $6,278; and Standard Electric Contracting Co., $6,026. City Manager Hess reported he and the City Engineer reviewed the bids and recommended the contract be awarded to American Electric Contracting Co., low bidder, and all other bids be rejected. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8630, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Installation of Traffic Signals on Division Street at Euclid)", was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coiburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. COMMUNICATION from Chamber of Commerce to B. J. Gautereaux, Superinten- dent of Parks, thanking him and his department for setting up the Kim- ball Park Bowl for the Easter Sunrise Service was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. COMMUNICATION from Smart and Final Iris Company in praise of Fire Chief Bailey and a group of firemen headed by Captain Catanzarite was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Coiburn, the communication be filed and a copy placed in the jackets of the personnel concerned. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. MINUTES of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting of March 5th were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. 4/7/64 320 APPLICATION for person to person transfer of off sale general license of Pearl R. Loyd, George M. and Marjorie C. Turner, dba Highland Bever- age, 2111 Highland Avenue, to include the name of Pearl R. Loyd was pre- sented. Moved by Alen, seconded by Colburn, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. APPLICATION for on sale beer license for Thomas G. and Wanda E. Bost, dba Bost's Rinky Dink, 2184 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. Absent: Morgan. APPLICATION for refund of $25 performance bond by Stephen Slepko, 3323 Edgemere, Chula Vista, was presented. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the refund be approved and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. REPORT FROM N. S. BIGGS regarding request of Clifford E. Greaser to move spray paint booth was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted under the restrictions of the Director of Public Works and the Fire Chief. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of minutes of South Bay Irrigation District meetings of March 23rd and March 24th and a tabulation of water on hand and recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to two land sales, one to Castle Rambler and the other to Edward Granz, construction was to start 180 days from date at close of escrow and both have requested extended escrow periods. Sixty days is the normal escrow time. City Manager Hess recommended both be held to a sixty day escrow period and be denied any extension in escrow procedure. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Mianager be approved. City Manager Hess stated the escrow period should be 60 days from the day we entered the transaction. Councilman Hart and his second Vice Mayor Allen included this in the motion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the National City Swim Club Boosters requesting free permit to take orders for light bulbs, April 8th through the end of the month, to defray the cost of sweat suits for the National City Swim Club. The City Treasurer concurs with the City Manager and suggested permission be granted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the request be granted. Carried, by the 4/7/64 321 following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8631, "RESOLUTION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS ($75,000 from Gen- eral to Drainage Fund)", was read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. City Manager Hess inquired if the members of the Council still wish to receive lists of the new business licenses received in the Treasurer's office. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be discontinued. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS stated on March 23rd bids were received for five vehi- cles, and contract was awarded for the passenger vehicles. Study of the bids for the pickup truck is completed and it is the recommendation of the City Manager the contract be awarded to Stanley Dodge, low bidder. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the contract be awarded to Stanley Dodge. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. COMMUNICATION from Alan Cranston, State Controller, in regard to advance apportionment of Vehicle License Fee Revenue for the 1963-64 Fiscal Year was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported one of the candidates in the forthcoming elec- tion requested permission to use the model of the proposed civic center at a meeting open to the public. As it was the City Manager's under- standing the Council wished to make it available to the public, permis- sion was granted. The City Manager requested ratification of his action. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's action be rati- fied. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported she was served with an order to show cause (summons) on March 30th and referred it to the City Attorney and requester ratification of her action. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, her action be ratified. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY CLERK STRATTON presented two notices of hearing on April 20th from the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission in regard to San Diego County Drainage Maintenance District No. 1 "Bonita Woods Unit No. 3" and "Subdivision Rancho Oasis" and hearing April 20th on the "Alpha Tract Annexation to the City of San Diego". Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, they be referred to the Director of Planning. Carried by unani- .mous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY CLERK STRATTON presented two communications from the County Tax Col- lector in regard to acquiring tax deeded lands within the City and stated it had been referred to the City Manager. 4/7/64 322 CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of the affidavit of publication of nominees for public office and measures to be voted on in the coming election and affidavit of publication of award of contract on 2nd Street east of Harbison. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of the 50th Anniversary Report of the State Compensation Insurance Fund and stated it would be on file in her office. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported she has received the California State Board of Equalization annual report for 1962-63 and will be on file in her office. CITY CLERK STRATTON stated the bond of the City Clerk is now $1,000 and as the City Clerk writes approximately $200,030 in checks each month and a check signing machine is used, recommended the bond be raised to at least $25,000 and the Deputy City Clerk be bonded and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, it be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY CLERK STRATTON stated the election is next Tuesday and inquired if the Council wished to hold their meeting. City Attorney Carstens stated Ordinance No. 1042, Sec. 2, provides in the event of a regular meeting of the City Council fall on a holiday or election day no meeting will be held that week. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, there be no meeting next week. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX introduced the candidates who were present. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported his office has completed a survey of street deficiencies in National City: major arterials 26.9 miles of which 15.9 miles are deficient and would cost approximately $2,361,O:0 to improve; col- lector streets 13.1 miles of which 12 miles are deficient and would cost.. $1,128,000 to improve; local streets 50.7 miles of which 43.8 are defi- cient and would cost $3,750,000 to improve; total mileage 90.7 of which 71.7 miles are deficient and would cost $7,239,000 to improve. The City Engineer requested - the City Attorney be authorized to prepare an appropriate resolution to accompany the transmittal of the report to the Division of Highways. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the request of the City Engineer be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommenda- tion of March 25th to deny the application for Zone Change No. C-19 by Arvil R. and Mary A. Hardcastle for property located at the southeast corner of 5th Street and "V".Avenue. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld. Arvil Hardcastl- 4/7/64 323 2216 E. 5th Street, was present and stated the request for zone change was made to operate a boarding home for the aged; he requested a C-2 Zone but thinks a R-4-P-D would be appropriate. Mayor Gautereaux inquirer what experience Mr. Hardcastle had in operating such a business. Howard King, 2226 E. 5th Street, was present and stated he would not only object to the C-2 Zone but also to an R-4-P-D Zone; this is a residential area and there was a 68% protest to the proposed C-2 Zone change, Mrs. Ethel Halverson, 2207 E. 5th Street, was present and stated the laundry and kitchens of the proposed boarding home would be directly opposite her living room. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommenda- tion of March 25th to deny the application for the closing of a portion of Wilson Avenue. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. UNIFIED PORT COMMISSIONER RUEHLE reported contract has been awarded for putting in the 75 acres in Chula Vista; the proposed 24th Street termi- nal facilities in National City will be on the ballot in November; the Port Commission has taken a stand on the proposed South Bay Ship Channel by virtue of having opposed a subdivision in the area of the channel. Joseph Minogue, 1035 ttBf Avenue, Chairman of the Citizens Bond Committee was present and spoke briefly on the proposed civic center and offered to speak before any group to tell them about the cost of the bond issue. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The meeting closed at 9:59 p.m. ATTEST: C TY TIONAL CITY. CALIFORNIA CITY CLERK 4/7/64