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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 04-28 CC MIN342 National City, California:, April 28 1964 The regular meeting of the City Council with participating Sweetwater Union High School counterparts for each department head and elected official in attendancewas called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. COUNCIL MEMBERS present: Allen, Colburn Hogue, Morgan Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Cagle Carstens, DeHaven Foster; Gautereaux, 0sburn. Hess Minogue Stockman. STUDENTS ELECTED TO MUNICIPAL OFFICE FOR SECOND ANNUAL STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY present: Mike Dunn, Mayor; Howard Vandever City Manager; Avis Smith Assistant City Manager; Ronnie Buzikowski, Councilman, Dennis Chappel Councilman, Pat Gordon Councilman; Ben Newkirk Councilman; Eddy Camblin City Attorney, Dee Stein City Clerk; Bonnie DeLory, Director of Planning; James Crownover> City Engineer; Doug Harnaguchi Director of Public Works, Robert Zajonc, Superintendent of Streets, John Hlawatsch, Building Inspector, Jim Meier Police Chief; Barbara Maziarz, reporter. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Hess followed with invocation by Mayor Gautereaux. RESOLUTION NO, 8640 "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNICIPAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD" (Laverne Willett)" was read. Moved by Allen seconded by Colburn the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen Colburn Hogue Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Moved by Allen seconded by Hoguethe minutes of the regular meeting of April 21st be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8641, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON (2nd Street east of Harbison Avenue)" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn the Resolution be adopted. Carried; by the following vote to -wit: April 28: 1964 343 Ayes: Allen. RESOLUTION NO Colburn Hogue Morgan. Gautereaux. Nays: None. . 8642 "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF 28TH STREET BETWEEN NATIONAL AVENUE AND "A" AVENUE" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn: the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen Colburn Hogue Morgan Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8643, "GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF COOLIDGE AVENUE AND HARDING AVENUE" was read. (Vice Mayor Allen left the Council Chamber.) Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn Hogue Morgan Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. Student Assistant City Manager Smith asked the City Attorney for a report on City Manager Hess's proposal of March 28th in regard to the meetings of the Real Estate Committee. City Attorney Carstens stated the proposal was to hear the proposals or bids of persons interested in purchasing city -owned land in private so others interested in the same land might not benefit from knowing the offers made. Under provisions of the Brown Act if three members of the City Council are present (and there are three members of the City Council on the Real Estate Committee) it would constitute a quorum of the legislative body and would in effect be a secret meeting. (Vice Mayor Allen returned to the Council Chamber and took his place at the meeting.) If less than three members of the Council were present at such a meeting there could be no objection. Also, if no action were taken or no decisions were reached there could be no objection. The City Attorney stated his opinion is that if three members of the Council were present at a meeting of the Real Estate Committee and the public or interested .persons were asked to leave in order that a proposal be made it could be in violation of the Brown Act. Mayor Gautereaux suggested the Council bear this in mind during the consideration of Council Conference 1,/ 8/64 344 meetings later in the meeting. Moved by Allen seconded by Morgan the Mayor's suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. TOM LEONARD 2740 Lincoln Court, was present and stated he has read there are many applications for appointments to Commissions and Boards and although it may appear reasonable to give each interested person an opportunity to serve, the City may have more to gain from retention of experienced, loyal members. VICE MAYOR ALLEN expressed his appreciation for the enthusiasm and active participation of the students who have worked with their counterparts and who are in attendance at the Council meeting. COUNCILMAN MORGAN asked the City Engineer if it would be possible to construct sidewalks on "L" Avenue between 4th and 6th Streets under the 1911 Act Improvement now under construction. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated only items contained in the original petition could be included in the present project. The City Engineer stated there is a new petition pending for sidewalks on "L" Avenue in that area. City Manager Hess stated he has not received the petition. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX thanked the City Officials participating in Student in Government Day. STUDENT MAYOR DUNN stated the National City Chamber of Commerce has requested the month of May be proclaimed "CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTH". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. STUDENT MAYOR DUNN stated the South Bay Chiropractors have requested May 1-7 1964 be proclaimed "CORRECT POSTURE WEEK". Moved by Allen seconded by Morgan, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUMREAUX presented framed certificates to the three Civics Teachers of Sweetwater Union High School who helped inaugurate 4/28/64 - 345 Student in Government Day and whose cooperation has made its continuance possible: Mitchell Gegax Will Hyde and Dan Mahoney. Moved by Morgan. Ordinance No. 1044 (CIVIL DEFENSE) be abolished. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Morgan, Ordinance No. 1075 (CONDITIONS FOR REMOVAL OF APPOINTIVE OFFICERS WHO ARE NOT IN THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE) be abolished. Motion died for lack of second. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he was not in favor of special conference sessions of the City Council instead of Real Estate Committee meetings and Finance Committee meetings. Councilman Colburn stated he favored whatever would be best for the City. Councilman Hogue stated the people on the committees are experienced in business and are qualified to make proper recommendations. Mayor Gautereaux stated there was criticism during the recent campaign the Real Estate and Finance Committees were assuming duties that should be performed by the City Council, Moved by Allen seconded by1e, the conference sessions be put on a trial basis and the Finance Committee continued except when the entire Council is called for, such as to discuss the budget. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue, Morgan. COMMUNICATION FROM FATHER JOSEPH ROSSELL in appreciation of Resolution of Commendation was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. APPLICATION FOR ORIGINAL ON -SALE BEER LICENSE for Harold Gelber dba the Bavarian. 130 and 140 East 8th Street was presented. Morris Arkeen: partner in the proposed billiard parlor to be constructed at 130 East 8th Street was present and stated the address 130 East 8th street has been withdrawn from the application. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the application be approved with the restrictions as recommended by the Chief of Police and 4 /28/64 346 the application be filed. E. H. Alsdorf 2105 "J" Avenue., was present and inquired if adequate parking would be provided at the billiard parlor. Motion carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen_ Colburn Hogue: Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. COMMUNICATION FROM DAVID M. MANDELL in regard to the establishment of a family billiard parlor at 140 East 8th Street was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, it be filed. Morris Arkeen, partner in the proposed business was present and requested the age limit be lowered to 14 and they be allowed to operate until 2:00 a.m. He stated California State Law has been amended to permit this. Vice Mayor Allen, with the approval of his second; Councilman Colburn, amended the metiion 'to include the age limit be referred to the City Attorney for a report to Pee if the State has lowered the age limit to 14 years. Mr. Arkeen stated only soft drinks will be served. Motion carried. by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen. Colburn; Ho.gue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. REQUEST FOR REFUND OF a $25.00 perfcance bond by Peter J. Konalon; 1545 Cleveland Avenue; was presented. Moved by Allen; seconded by Colburn, the request be approved and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn Hogue; Morgan. Gautereaux. Nays; None. COMMUNICATION FROM ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OSIN in regard to the Modified Pacific Southwest Water Plan was presented. Moved by Alien; seconded by Morgan it be approved And filed. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager stated a Resolution from the Helix Water District recommending no action be taken at this time has been received and recommended it be filed with the City Clerk, Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn the recommendation be approved and the Resolution be fired with the City Clerk. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM AZTEC-DOUGLAS 0IL COMPANY requesting permission 347 to construct an over --sized driveway at the southeast corner of 18th Street and Palm Avenue was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. REQUEST FOR REFUND OF $25.00 performance bond by Arthur Layman, 1624 "C" Avenue. was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, it be approved and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen; Colburn Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. STUDENT CITY MANAGER VANDEVER stated a request for oversized driveway at 1028 East 6th Street has been received. Maps are on file in the City Manager's office, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn it be placed on the Agenda for next week. Carried by unanimous vote. STUDENT CITY MANAGER VANDEVER stated in regard to the Metropolitan Sewer a transportation rate agreement between San Diego and National City has been received. San Diego uses more miles of National City mains than National City uses of San Diego mains. It appears; as a result of the agreement National City will actually receive credit toward the sewer account. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen: the City Attorney be directed to prepare a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement. Carried by unanimous vote. A request was received from THOMAS H. COSBY, JR•, POST, VFW, LADIES AUXILIARY, to sell poppies May 28-29, 1964 on a no -fee basis. The City Manager recommended a permit be granted on this basis. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen; Colburn. Hogue. Morgan. Gautereaux. Nays: None. A request was received from the DE LA REINAS for a free business 4/28/64 348 license /to sell snow cones at the Maytime Band Review. May 2nd. The City Manager recommended the request be denied as they are not a local organization. Moved by Colbuxn seconded by Allen, the recommendation be approved and the request be denied. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen Coiburn Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Gautereaux. A request was received from JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT for a free business license to sell snow cones at the Maytime Band Review, payment for necessary health permit to be made. The City Manager recommended they be granted a no -fee permit. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan Gautereaux. Nays: Allen. THE CITY MANAGER stated under emergency provisions of Ordinance No. 1076, Wilma Chandler was hired as a temporary secretary in the City Clerk's department, to be deputized by the City Clerk. by The City Manager requested his action be ratified. Moved/Allen, seconded by Colburn, the action be ratified. Carried by unanimous vote. Notice of cancellation of bond for Ben F. Chase, Thrifty Auction Mart, was received. Investigation reveals they are no longer in business. Notice of cancellation ordered filed with the City Clerk by unanimous vote, STUDENT CITY CLERK STEIN read the City Engineer's recommendation in regard to the petition for sidewalk improvement on "L" Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets the project be authorized and the Engineer furnish the Council with plans and specifications together with careful estimates of the cost and expenses of the work. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, it be approved and referred to the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. STUDENT DIRECTOR OF PLANNING DE LORY read the Planning 4/28/64 349 Commission's recommendation to grant a zone variance to operate and maintain a wholesale distribution grocery warehouse in the existing structure at the southwest corner of 7th Street and "A" Avenue subject to the following restrictions: all loading and unloading be done from the rear of the building; all trucks, cars etc., operating from this business be parked off street during non -working hours; no fresh food processing be allowed; and off street parking be provided as required by the Zoning Ordinance. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen; the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. Director of Planning Stockman stated the recommendation was read for informational purposes only and should be laid over for fifteen days. City Attorney Carstems stated by law it is required t9 be laid over for fifteen days and braught back to the Council f-or zonaideration. Motion and second were withdrawn. Moved by rogue, seconded by Thrgan; the Director or anning's recommendation to lay it over for fifteen days be approved and it be -filed by the City Clerk. Carried by unanimous vote. STUDENT DIRECTOR OF PLANNING DE DORY read the Pllanning -Commiss ion' s secommenndation to -deny the zone variance to permit separation of nlamaged merchandise e.t 2200 and 2315 East 7th Street by James C1enew€eth. Director of planning Stockman recommended a public 'hearing be held May- l9th as James Cheneweth has protested the denial and the Planning Commission's recommendation be filed. Ybved by Morgan, seconded by Allen the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. STUDENT DIRECTOR OF PLANNING DE LORY read the re -cox ^ndation of the Planning Commission to approve the prelim1n ry plans of the Heritage Town house for retirees under the R-4-'-D, Planned Unit Development Zone, on the Kerch property south of 8th -Stet to Plaza Boulevard, east of the Southerly extensin of . aid Avenue subject to the following requirements: plan to be Met showing projected . irlential Prd commercial uses; pigs to be filed with detailed landscap1ng; lens to be riled showing detailed recreational 4/28/64 350 facilities with structures and open spaces. plans to be filed showing sewer facilities approved by the City Engineer, and plans to be filed showing fire hydrants and fire access roads approved by the Fire Chief. Director of Planning Stockman stated this is to come before the Planning Commission on May 13th and will be brought back to the Council. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN announced the San Diego Planning Congress will meet Friday May 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. and will discuss Planned Unit Developments. The students present introduced their parents seated in the audience. E. H. Alsdorf asked when the final budget for next year will be approved. City Manager Hess stated the first budget session will be in May; the final cannot be approved until after August. Mr. Alsdorf stated he would like to see a sanitary fill for the Duck Pond included in the budget. STUDENT COUNCILWOMAN PAT GORDON read a model resolution in regard to publicizing city government and keeping the people informed. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the City Attorney for recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:36 p.m. ATTEST: C ITb" CLERK 4/28/64