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National City, California, April 21, 1964
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Gautereaux at 7:30 p.m. Council members present: Allen,
Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux,
Hergert, Hess, Kerr, Ruehle, Stockman, Stratton.
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager
Hess followed with invocation by the Rev. I. L. Clark, First Baptist
Church.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the minutes of the regular
meeting of April 7th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
PAYROLL audited by the Finance Committee in the amount of $57,269.01
was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the payroll be
approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the fol-
lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
BILLS audited by the Finance Committee were presented:
Moved by
warrants
General Fund
Traffic Safety
Park
Retirement
Trust & Agency
Drainage
Park Construction
Sewer Service
TOTAL
$14,445.16
104.60
434.04
5,184.00
25.00
4,445.46
89.12
7,779.52
$32,507.00
Colburn, seconded by Allen, the bills be approved and
ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO{Y:. 8632, "AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND"
(Abbey Rents $839.80 and Certified Hotel Equipment $455.52) was read.
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Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
The canvass of the official ballots of the General Municipal -Special
Election held on April 14, 1964, was held at this time.
RESOLUTION NO. 8633, was read, "DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
ON THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 1964.
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election was held and conducted in the
City of National City, California, on the 14th day of April, 1964,
as required by law; and
WHEREAS, it appears that Notice of said Election was duly and regu-
larly given; that voting precincts were properly established; that
election officers were appointed and election supplies furnished;
and that in all respects said Election was regularly and duly held
and conducted according to law and the votes cast thereat received
and canvassed, and the returns thereof made and declared in time,
form and manner as required by the laws governing elections in
general law cities; and
WHEREAS, the Council of said City of National City met at the Council
Chambers in the City Hall of said City of National City, on Tuesday,
April 21, 1964, to canvass the returns of said Election, and install
the newly elected officers, as a result of which the Council finds
that the number of votes cast, the names of the persons voted for,
the measure voted upon, and other matters required by law, to be
hereinafter stated:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY, California, as follows:
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That said regular Municipal Election.of the City of National City
was held and conducted in the City of National City, State of
California, on Tuesday, the 14th day of April, 1964, in the time,
form, and manner as required by law.
That there were twenty-three (23) voting precincts established for
the purpose of holding said election, consisting of the regular
election precincts established in said City by the Board of Super-
visors of the County of San Diego for the holding of elections.
That the whole number of votes cast in said City at said General
Municipal Election was 5,343 votes.
That the names of the persons voted for, the office for which they
were voted, the number of votes given in each precinct to each of
said persons, together with the whole number of votes received in
the entire City Election, are as follows:
FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL (Full Term)
PRECINCT
NUMBER
4
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1 96 11 42 13 40 41 14
2 146 22 66 23 56 67 25
3 136 19 67 22 52. 66 31
4 187 16 104 37 57 80 49
5 169 18 97 50 66 62 40
6 158 18 97 56 57 94 25
7 129 12 110 38 29 66 22
8 149 19 133 31 51 93 31
9 236 24 111 37 107 93 29 2
10 200 32 92 51 84 81 51
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PRECINCT
NUMBER
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Absentee
PRECINCT
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
e
10
11
12
13
14
178
126
72
112
169
93
154
168
174
126
152
118
140
35
3430
23
27
17
14
22
15
17
18
13
19
21
25
22
72
59
50
61
79
57
66
76
58
79
101
64
79
8 17 8
452 1837 768
24
16
29
36
42
30
21
46
33
26
27
26
46
71
34
15
60
109
38
78
84
81
60
53
60
53
11
1406
58
71
42
66
78
53
70
83
79
73
79
63
54
17
1649
FOR CITY CLERK (Full Term)
25
35
33
64
67
51
45
60
62
64
49
46
20
34
28
20
32
15
17
18
10
19
8
13
34
16
24
2
573
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77
139
117
167
159
157
126
157
197
187
140
73
69
114
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PRECINCT ca ��'� TR$���
NUMBER "SQ 1.,- ;&'- -SP �\�j`Z�'
15 55 57 148
16 42 30 Q&
17 35 25 150
13 59 39 156
19 23 30 173
20 40 41 120
21 38 64 141
22 42 51 95
23 47 56 112
Absentee 6 2 41
1042 1020 3103
FOR CITY TREASURER (Full Term)
PRECINCT
NUMBER
1 111 22
2 169 42
3 161 42
4- 168 107
5 173 95
6 176 88
7 144 64
6 201 61
9 255 75 1
10 240 69
11 166 45
12 143 44
13 91 39
14 156 33
15 210 52
16 119 44
17 18.4 2
18 195 59
19 165 46
20 139 64
21 164 59
22 154 35
23 169 47
Absentee 42 7 _
3955 1267
328
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That the number of votes cast by absentee voters at said election
have been canvassed and counted and are included in the return as
hereina"-rove stated.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that KYLE MORGAN and BILL HOGUE have re-
ceived the highest number of votes cast at said General Municipal
Election in the City of National City for the office of City
Councilman of said City, each for the full term of four (4) years;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that IONE MINOGUE has received the highest
number of votes cast at said General Municipal Election in the City
of National City for the office of City Clerk of said City, for the
full term of four (4) years; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that IDA MAE H. KERR has received the highest
number of votes cast at said General Municipal Election in the City
of National City for the office of City Treasurer of said City, for
the full term of four (4) years; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk of the CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY is hereby directed to enter this RESOLUTION upon the minutes
of the City Council of said City."
Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Rsolution be adopted. E.
H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and stated he did not hear
the total number of votes cast for each participant nor was this
given by the Clerk. City Attorney Carstens read the totals as
follows: Morgan 3430, Clarke 452, Hogue 1837, Lambert 768, Reid
1406, Ruehle 164, Stoner 573, Bisberg 2, Boulette 1, Albertson 1042,
Ames 1020, Minogue 3103, Luster 1, Kerr 3955, Guerrini 1267 and St.
John 1. Barry Willian Geideck, 723 23rd Lane, was present and
stated he is contesting the election of Mrs. Minogue and asking for
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a recount of the ballots and said he had papers for all of the
Councilmen, Mrs. Minogue and Mrs. Stratton and requesting permission
to distribute the papers. Mayor Gautereaux stated it would be out
of order at this time. Mr. Geideck distributed the papers. Vice
Mayor Allen asked the City Attorney in the checking of the laws of
the State of California if he found anything to prevent the Council
from seating Mrs. Minogue as the person who won the election by the
greatest number of votes. City Attorney Carstens asked if any mem-
ber the Council or Mrs. Minogue had received or been served with
any papers other than those just received. None were received.
City Attorney Carstens stated there is nothing at the present time
that he knows of that would prevent the Council from continuing with
the adoption of this Resolution and declaring as elected, Mrs. Ione
Minogue; Government Code Section 22932 commands the Council to pro-
ceed and the Council would be in violation if they did not proceed.
Motion passed by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY CLERi. STRATTON stated this being the time and place fixed for
the canvass of the returns of the special bond election the returns
of said election and the absentee vote if any cast at said election
have been received were duly canvassed as provided by law.
RESOLUTION NO. 8634 was read. "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
TIE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE
CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS OF SPECIAL BOND ELECTION HELD IN SAID
CITY ONAPRIL 14, 1964.
THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of National City, California, DOES
HERESY RESOLVE, DETEFMINE AND ORDER as follows:
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Section 1. That a special bond election was duly
called and regularly held in said city on the 14th day
of April, 1964, at which election there was submitted
to the qualified voters of said city the following
propositirn, to wit:
Shall the City of National City incur a
bonded indebtedness in the principal amount
of $1,000,000 for the purpose of the acquisi-
tion and construction by said city of a certain
municipal improvement, to wit: a new civic
center, including off-street parking facilities
and landscaping therefor and including the
acquisition of land, furniture, furnishings
and equipment necessary therefor?
Section 2. That the returns of said election
have been duly and regularly canvassed by this City
Council as provided by law, and all absentee ballots,
if any, returned have been canvassed as provided by law.
Section 3. That the votes cast in the precincts
established for said election upon said proposition and
for and against said proposition, the absentee votes, if
any, cast upon said proposition and for and against said
proposition, and the total votes cast at said election
for and against said proposition and upon said proposi-
tion are as followsi
PRECINCT YES NO TOTAL
22 55 113 196
4 0
i51 108
11 262
6 5 152 60 81 233
8 153 98 251
9 170 150 320
10 145 145 290
11
12 1911 18 75 166
13 76 38 114
14 15 138 102 6 8 240
16 87 60 147
17 126 1091245
19 110 112 222
20 106 84 190
21 97 129 226
22 96 71) 174
23 107 105 212
Totals in
Precincts 2645 2207 4852
Absentee Votes 32 14 46
Total Votes
Including
Absentee Votes 2677 2221 4898
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Section 4. That the votes of less than two-thirds of
all the voters voting at said election upon said bond propo-
sition were cast in favor of the adoption of said bond pro-
position, and said bond proposition is hereby declared to
have failed to carry at said election.
Section 5. That the City Clerk of this City is hereby
directed to enter this resolution -in full in the minutes of
this City Council, which entry shall constitute the City
Clerkis statement of the result of the election."
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.
CITY CLERK STRATTON announced:bonds of the newly elected Clerk and
Treasurer were received and approved by the City Attorney; all four
newly elected officials have filed their statements of campaign ex-
pense.
DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK JES:;E OSUNA was present and administered the oath
of office to the newly elected officials.
MAYOR GAUTE(;EAUX thanked Claude Hart for his many years of service to
the City. Retiring Councilman Hart was given a standing ovation.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented a framed certificate to retiring City Clerk
Stratton in recognition of her 27 years of devotion to her duties.
Mrs. Stratton was given a standing ovation.
The newly elected officials introduced their families present in the
audience.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX requested roll call. Council members present: Allen,
Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None.
HEALING ON RESOLUTION 3 . 8618 regarding the proposed changes in work
on L Avenue, M Avenue, 6th Street and 7th street 1911 Act Improvement
PrcTa.cr was held at this time. There were no written protests. There
was no one prezcnt in the audience in this regard. City Manager Hess
stated the hearing was being held pursuant to the streets and highways
code as a grade change is necessary; 7th Street only is involved; and
the cost wi-il be $1,625.73. City Manager Hess recommended this amount
of money be paid by the City and not assessed to those in the assess-
ment district. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be
closed and the recommendation of the City Manager the City pay the
$1,625.73 be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to carry on
with the 1911 Act. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hogue.Moraan_ Gautereaux. Nays: None.
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RESOLUTION M. 8635, "RESOLUfl( .,RDER I+1G CHANGES IN WORK (L Avenue
from 4th Street to 6th Street, M Avenue from 4th Street to 8th Street,
6th Street from Paim Avenue West to Sunny Vale, 7th Street from Paim
Avenue West to Termination, Alleys in Block 15, Pepper Plat,Map 1515)"
was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopt-
ed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn,
Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. City Manager Hess stated he
has the written consent of the attorneys for the Griffith Company for
the change in grade and recommended it be filed with the City Clerk.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8636, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION
GRANT DEEDS (imperial Rug Mills, Inc. and Walton Hinds and Margaret L. .
Hinds and Bobby D. Walton and Frances D. Walton)" was read. Moved by
Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: clone.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated bids fol codification of City Ordinances
have ranged in price from $4,000 to $10,000; the $4,000 bid requiring
the City to furnish clerical help and the services of the City Attorney.
The Agreement contained within the Resolution is for a total sum of
$5,000, payable as follows: $1,000 on completion of preliminary read-
ing and appraisal of all ordinances of the City, $1,000 upon, completion
of editorial "plant', $1,000 upon completion of manuscript, $1,000 upon
adoption of Code, $1,000 when 40 copies of Code, or -of first 500 pages
thereof, including indexes and tables and bindings have been delivered
to City; and $500 additional for each 50 pages of Code (if any) in ex-
cess of 500 pages. RESOLUTION NO. 8637, "RESOLUTION AUTHoRI.ZING.MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT (Codificction of City ordinances)" was read.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. City
Nraheger Hess recommended the Resolution be adopted and the item be set
forth in the 1964-65 budget. E. H. Alsdorf asked why the total price
was given as $5,000 when it could be $5,500 or even higher. Motion
carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan,.
Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Hogue.
RESOLUTION N'. 8638, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLERK TO EXECUTE RECEIPT
OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RELINQUISH HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY" was read.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None.
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RESOLUTI:'Pi ''O. 8639, "RESOLUTION TRANSMITTING REPORT OF STUDY OF STREET
AND ROAD DEFICIENCIES" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan,
the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated there were no ordinances for introduction
or adoption but that the people adopted Ordinance 1095 at the election
April 14th choosing the Kimball Park Site for the proposed Civic Center.
CITY ATTORNEY CA:STENS stated notice was received two weeks ago of the
application of Freida Palhegyi for compensation. As this is covered
by insurance the City will be represented by the State Co.pensation
Insurance Fund. The City Attorney recommended the communication be
filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
THE CITY ATTORNEY recommended the bonds for City Treasurer Kerr and
City Clerk Minogue be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN said he would like to have everyone say happy birth-
day to City Manager Hess.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated although the bond issue failed the majority
of the people do want a new Civic Center and he would like the five
Councilmen to sit down and work out details of what they would like.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he would like to have two items on the Agenda
for next week, the abolition of the City Manager's and City Attorney's
ordinance and the abolition of the Civil Defense office.
MAYOR GAeTEREAUX stated under re -organization the seating at the Coun-
cil table could ae physically re -arranged. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Colburn, the seating remain as it is. Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager and the City
Attorney be given a vote of confidence. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
MAYOR GAUTE EAUX stated he would like to have Mr. Allen continue as
Vice Mayor. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recom-
mendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Allen.
MAYOR GAUT_REAUX read a letter of resignation from the Park and Recre-
ation Advisory Board from Jay Sutcliffe which stated, in line with the
Council's policy not to reappoint members to committees and commissions,
as he has served more than three years he believed he should resign.
Moved by fallen, seconded by Colburn, the resignation be accepted with
regret and a letter and certificate be sent to Mr. Sutcliffe. Council
man Morgan stated he could not remember the Council setting such a
policy. Mayor Gautereaux stated Mr. +organ wished everyone to know
it was not the Council's but the Mayor's policy. A standing ovation
was given to Jay Sutcliffe who was present. Motion carried by unani-
mous vote,
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MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a letter of resignation from the Park and Recrea-
tion Advisory Board from Mrs-. Shirley LaRue, 1933 "0" Avenue. Moved
by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the resignation be accepted with regret
and a letter and certificate be sent to Mrs. LaRue. Carried by unani-
mous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated with the approval of the Council he would
appoint Mrs. Dana Johnson, 833 Mary Court and Mrs. Toni Payne, 1818 E
Avenue to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Moved by Allen, se-
conded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated in r_gard to certain of the standing committees,'
there was criticism during the campaign the committee's functions were
those of the Council; and a committee such as the Real Estate Committee
composed of three Councilmen and three others attempts tasks that right*
fully should be handled by the Council. Mayor Gautereaux requested„
therefore, the Council consider holding conference sessions as required
on Monday evenings with the public in attendance. This would take in
such committees as the Real Estate Committee, the Finance Committee
and the Budget Committee. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the
item .,e placed on the Agenda for consideration next week.Carried by
unanimous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported Rear Admiral Petravic from the Pentagon was
in San Diego in regards to the phasing out of the Naval Repair Facility.
Because of the economic impact on the area they are attempting to have
private industry handle emergency repairs for the Navy, it appears
that this will be done and about 250 people employed. This will not
offset the losses occasioned by the phasing out of the Naval Repair
Facility, but it will lessen it.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated, with the approval of the Council, he would
proclaim May 1st as "Law Day". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen,
the proclamation be approved. Mayor Gautereaux also read a communica-
tion from Lee 33endickson, Attorney, inviting the Council to attend the
presentation of awards to the Seniors of the Sweetwater High School
District who are the winners of the essay contest at 11:30 a.m. on
May 1st at the South Bay Judicial Court.
MAYOR GiUTERE UX read a communic tion from the llth Naval District
stating Armed Forces Day will be May 16th and requested Council appro-
val for proclaiming May 9-17, 1964, as Armed Forces Days in National
City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the proclamation be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported receiving a communication from the Coronado
Chamber of Commerce enclosing a resolution in regard to the Trans -Bay
Bridge, San Diego to Coronado,and stated the Toll Bridge Authority will
hold hearings in San Diego May 14th. Mayor Gautereaux stated the
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bridge affects every bay community in San Diego; many residents of
National City are employed at North Island and now spend long hours
commuting. The State feels the bridge will afford an economic asset
to the City of Coronado and all other communities. The l3ay Cities
Bridge Crossing Committee has peen formed and will prepare and handle
the agenda for Governor Brown who will be the hearing officer. The
Mayor stated he has been elected a Vice Chairman of the Committee.- The
Committee requests the Council study the entire project and prepare a
communication to take before the hearing. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Morgar, it be referred to the City Attorney, it be on the Agenda for
next meeting, and a copy of the proposed resolution be placed in each
Councilman's basket before the next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported San Dieguito is having the Annual Frog Jump-
ing Contect on Sunday, April 26th,
MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD meeting of April 2nd
were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote.
MINUTES OF LIRRAiRY BOARD OF TRUSTEES meeting of April 1st were .present-
ed.and ordered filed by unanimous vote.
REQUESTS FOR REFUND OF $25.00 PERFORMANCEBOND5 by John J. pyres, 2150 Mc-
andV,we e presentee. . movedtooCyiArlen, seconded by Morgan, the re-
quest were P sengdd. v
be approved and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux'.
Nays: None.
COMMUNICATIuN FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JUVENILE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION to
Chief of Police Cagle re Detective John Hendrix was presented. Moved
by Allen, seconded by Colburn, a copy of the letter be placed in Hen..
drix's personnel file and the letter filed with the City Clerk, car-
ried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE "SOCIA3LES" thanking the City for the free 1i.
cense for their street dance was presented. John Garcia, secretary,
Sociables, was..present and thanked the Council again. Com.:unication
ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A COMMUNICATION FROM FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST requesting per-
mission to place a literature distribution box at the bus stop at Se-
cond and National was presented. Councilman Hogue inquired if the
City was liable in the event of an accident. The City Attorney stated
it would be similar to street signs, etc., and the City would be liable
only when negligence could be proved. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Morgan, the request be approved and the communication filed. Carried
by unanimous vote.
APPLICATION FOR PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER OF ON -SALE GENERAL BEVERAGE
LICENSE for Earl Mohler, dba Alotta's Italian Restaurant, 419 Palm Ave-
nUe, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the applica-
tion be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: none. Abstaining: Morgan,
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APPLICATION! FOR PERSON TO PERSO !, PREMISES TO PREMISES TRANSFER ON -SALE
BEER LICENSe: for James C. Throneberry, 2439 National Avenue was present-
ed. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the application be filed.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,
Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining Morgan.
CITY MANAGER HESS'S MEMORANDUM SN 19LL ,CT PRIORITY LISTS was presented.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the lists be approved. Councilman
Morgan stated he approved all except for J, K, 21st and 23rd Streets
as he was under the impression it was left up to him to determine whe-
ther or not the people wanted the improvement. He said he was not in
favor of that one item. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated the first item of business related to 30th
Street west of National; a request has been made to approve the con-
struction of 30ti, Street National to Coolidge to the Division of High-
ways for use of 186.1 Funds (the new monies made available to the City
by virtue of SB 344). It is requested that permission be granted to
advertise for bids for this project when we get approval from the
State. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the request be granted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported a certificate of insurance for American
Electric Company for installation of the traffic signal at the inter-
section of Division and Euclid has been received, appears to be in
proper order and requested it ix: referred to the City Attorney. Moved
by Allen, seconded by Morgan, it be referred to the City Attorney.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS requested permission to go to bid on drainage in the
vicinity of Laurel, Norton and First Street. Moved by Allen, seconded
by Morgan, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated the San Diego Gas and Electric Company has re-
quested an easement over city -owned property in Las Palmas Park to a
pump station to be used by the golf course developers and recommended
in favor of the request. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the re-
quest be granted. Councilman Colburn inquired if it was to :e under-
ground. City Manager Hess replied it would be above ground and the
cost of underground installation would be prohibitive. Carried by un-
animous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the City Manager
negotiate with the San Diego Gas and Electric Company for an under-
ground power line to the pump house. Councilman Morgan stated we had
already approved an above ground line and wondered if this would be
confusing. City Manager Hess stated he understood the intent of the
motion. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Council approved the request of the
Y.w.C.A. to have a teen age dance at South Day Plaza on May 17th on a
no fee basis. The date should have been May 2nd. Since he believed
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the intention of the Council was to grant permission for the dance and
not the date of the dance, he told the Y.W.C.A. there would be no pro-
blem in this regard. City Manager Mess requested his action be ratified.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the action be ratified. Carried
by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS read a report from Recreation Director Hergert the
National City Swim Team won first place at the age group swim meet at
the Carmen Ranch on Saturday, April 18th and brought home 5 first
places, 4 second places and 2 fifth places. There is to be a swim meet
this Saturday at the National City Municipal Pool from 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. This meet has attracted 902 entires from clubs throughout
Southern California and will attract about 1,000 visitors.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported a teen age group, THE CONCEPTS, provided a
community service by cleaning up streets and parkways and worked in the
park. The group is sponsored by the star -News. The group is holding
a dance at the Armory this week. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn,
a letter of appreciation be sent to the group. Carried by unanimous
vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS read a communication from Bernice Munoz, National
City Little League, in regard to their opening program at noon, April
25th, at Bird Field, Las Palmas Park.
CITY PiAMAGER IJESS read the request of the National City Little League
for permission for exemption of business license fee .for the operation
of a concession stand. Both the City Treasurer and City Manager concur
that this be done. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the exemption
be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGE HESS reported April 20th will be Student in Government Day.
The students elected will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Library Conference
Rom and will spend the entire day with the Council, Administrative
Staff, etc. City business wi l l be carried on in a normal manner.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported the Aztec Douglas Oil Company is requesting
an over -sized driveway at 18th and Palm, and in line with Council poli-
cy it will be on the Agenda for dicsussion next week; maps pertaining
to the driveway will be on file in the City Manager's office.
CITY MANAGER HESS read a letter from the NATIONAL CITY Mtit1ICIPAL EM-
PLOYEES° ASSOCIATIbN thanking the Council for granting the 22% wage
increase. City Manager Hess recommended to the council, in view of
the other requests relative to employee salary schedules, they be re-
ferred to the Civil Service Commission for recommendation to the City
Council. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the letter be filed and
the other communications referred to the Civil Service Commission for
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
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CITY MANAGE HES stated in regard to the 'Hotel -hotel Occupancy tax he
would like an expression of thought from the Council; he would suggest.
National City go along with the Majority of cities in their decision
relative to the tax. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City
Manager's recommendation ,e approved. Mayor Gautereaux said the tax
issue is before all the cities of San Diego County and is not a tax on
the people of the community. The revenue gained could be earmarked to
promote the area. Carried`by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded
by Gautereaux, this be referred to the City Attorney for study so when
we do go into this thing we can have an ordinance similar to the one
sent out by the League of California Cities. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Mays: Morgan.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated it was necessary to abandon the ;pump station
at Sixth and tilson requiring a re-routing of sewage in the area. Be-
cause of the exigencies of the situation bids were received. Taylor
and Sloan $9,750; M. Arrieta $3,600; H. G. Warrertson $2,230; and the
Pace Construction Company $2,130. In view of the fact that Council did
not meet, and the figure was below the $2500 figure required by law,
it was awarded to Pace Construction Company. The City Manager request-
ed Council ratification. Moved by Morgan, seconded by ;Men, the City
Manager's action be ratified. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported five individuals are eligible for routine
step increases effective May 1, 1964: John Foster to Step 0; Colwert
Simonds to Step 3; John Cope to Step 3; Raymond Neal to Step B; and
William Wright to Step D. Their Department Heads approved the increas-
es and the City Manager recommended they be made. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Allen, the step increases be granted. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays:- None.
CITY MANAGEMANAGEr MESS reported the 8th Biennial Institute for Mayors and
Councilmen will be held in Santa Monica May 17-19, 1964, and recommend-
ed any newly elected councilman attend if possible. Mayor Gautereuax
recommended every Councilman attend.
CIT; MANAGER HESS referred to a communication from Thomas Cosby, 2641
Sweetwater Road, in regard to a traffic hazard at the junction of High-
way 230 andi Reo Drive due to inadequate lighting. This is being stu-
died and there is a problem of jurisdiction; it is not certain who is
responsible, the City of San Diego, National City or the County. As
soon as the details are worked out a report and recommendation will be
made to the Council. :ity Manager Hess recommended the letter, be filed
with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of the fully executed copy of the
freeway agreement and recommended it be filed with the City Clerk;
ordered filed by unanimous votes'
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CITY fiAI'JAGEi< HESS presented the minutes of the San Diego County Water
Authority and recommended they be filed with the City Clerk; ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated a request frorn the golf course developers for
a ten day extension due to the recent rains; they anticipate opening
July 1st. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the 10 day extension be
granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
In answer to a question from Councilman Morgan, City Engineer Foster
reported there is a good chance the freeway interchange at Division
and Palm will be a full interchange. Final action has not been taken.
sented
CITY CLERK NINOGUE pre./ the affidavit of publication of Resolution
No. 8618, and affidavits of mailing and posting resolution of intention
and notice of hearing for Laurel, Norton and First Avenue. Ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
Notice of postponement of hearings scheduled by the Local Agency Forma-
tion Commission for April 20th.to April 27th and notice of hearing on
Lemon Grove Lighting District April 27th were presented and ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
The City Clerk stated nine letters were received frorn individuals who
desire to have their names removed from the original petitions re-
questing 1911 Act Improvement for J, K, 21st and 23rd Streets. Moved
by Allen, seconded by Morgan, they be referred to the hearing committee.
Carried by ;.unanimous vote.
The City Clerk read the petition for improvements in Sheryl Lane signed
by over sixty percent of the property owners of the area subject to
assessment and the City Engineer's recommendation the project be auth-
orized, the engineer be required to furnish the Council with plans and
specifications together with careful estimates of the costs and expen-
ses of such work and any necessary right-of-way be dedicated. Moved
by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Engineer's recommendation be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
keport of the Director of Housing for the period ending March 31, 1964
was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote.
DIU:ECTOR 'bF PLANNING ST'CKHAN read the Planning Cornmissi m's recommen-
dation in regard to the request of Stanley Dodge-Simca that 28th Street
between National Avenue and A Avenue be closed from an 80 foot right-
of-way to a (0 foot right-of-way and the matter of closing 29tL Street
between National Avenue and t+ Avenue be laid over for further study by
the Planning Commission. Director of Planning Stockman recommended
the closing of 28th Street be referred to the City Attorney for reso-
lution setting u;r the public hearing. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Colburn, the Director of Planning's recommendation .3e approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
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The report of the City Treasurer for the period ending March 31st was
presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
UNIFIED PORT COMMISSI i'!ER RUEHLE stated the Fourth District Court of
Ap.,eals has set hay 6th at 2:00 p.m. as the time for the hearing of
Coronado+s appeal on the formation of the Unified Port District.
COUNCILMAN C0L`3U€.N asked if, in view of the budget and the conference
sessions of the City Council discussed earlier in the meeting, a meet-
ing should be called for Monday. Mayor Gautereaux stated the confer-
ence sessions would be on the Agenda for next week and after a decision
was reached a conference session could be called for the next week.
Moved by (Horgan, seconded by Allen, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:28 p.m.
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