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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 09-17 CC MIN89 National City, California, September 17, 1963 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 1:30 p,m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Colburn. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Hess, Stockman, Stratton. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by the Rev. Raymond Keeble, First Congregational Church. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 10, 1963, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8458, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION (South Bay Historical Society's 1963 Antique Show and Sale)" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. COUNCILMAN COLBURN arrived and took his place at the meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 8459, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962" (Les Street Auto Wrecking), was read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8460, "RESOLUTION ORDERING TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF SALES TAX TO SPECIAL STREET FUND" ($100,000), was read, Moved by Hart, sec- onded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8461, "RESOLUTION ORDERING TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF SALES TAX TO DRAINAGE FUND" ($75,000), was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None, RESOLUTION NO. 8462, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT" (National City Chamber of Commerce), was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the new ordinance covering Civil Service and recommended by the State Personnel Board is ready for the first reading; as it is 19 pages long and each member of the City Council has a copy of it and the changes recommended by the Civil Service Commission recommended the title only be read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorneys recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 90 Ordinance No. , "an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 712 and amend- ments thereto, creating and establishing a Civil Service System for the City of National City." Mayor Gautereaux stated a copy of the ordinance will be on file with the City Clerk and may be viewed by anyone who is interested. Mrs. Joanne Hess, 1025 "N" Avenue, was present and requested use of the Community Building on a no -fee basis on the evening of November 22pd for presentation of a Benefit Concert for the Flying Samaritans. The fea- tured performer is 15 year old Mark Seamans, organist and pianist. Per- mission has been granted by the Lions Club to use the concert organ and Jaynes Music Company will furnish a piano. The proceeds of the benefit concert will go to the Flying Samaritans to complete a clinic and to purchase necessary medicines. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the date be set aside if there is no conflict with any other group for the use of the Community Building, on a no -fee basis. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he has never been anyplace where he was treated more royally than on the visitation to Tecate last Saturday. They had made plans but instead of being an all -mayor function, it turned out to be National City Day because of the number of people from National City who attended. Vice Mayor Allen also stated Miss National City capti- vated the youngsters of Tecate. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he attended the program at Balboa Bowl by Mexican Americans and their clubs and they had wonderful talent. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated Tecate Mayor Guiterrez's comments after the National City Recreation Department's program were gratifying and Dora Hergert, Director of Recreation is to be highly commended. Participants in the program were of three races and two nationalities and demonstrated an understanding in human relations. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a communication from City Clerk Stratton to the Mayor and City Council enclosing a certified copy of Resolution No. 8452, thanking participants in the recent Pony League Tournaments. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported receipt of a communication from Governor Brown in regard to a one day conference on Disaster Preparedness to be held in Sacramento and requested the presence of the Mayor and the Deputy Direc- for of Civil Defense. Mayor Gautereaux requested the permission of the Council for the Deputy Director of Civil Defense and himself to attend the conference on November 1st. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's request be approved. Councilman Hart stated he favors the Mayor's attendance but not the Deputy Director of Civil Defense. Vice Mayor 91 Allen stated it is a request of the Governor. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated Ensenada will celebrate their Harvest Fair and have invited the people of National City to attend Good Neighbor Day in Ensenada on Saturday, September 21st. Mayor Gautereaux stated the pro- gram is scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m. and if anyone is interested in attending they should contact him. HEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT OF "F" AVENUE FROM 16th to 17th Street (1911 Act) was held at this time. City Clerk Stratton stated no written pro- tests were received and asked if anyone in the audience was present in this regard. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, as no one approached the microphone, the hearing be closed and the City Attorney continue with the 1911 Act. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8463, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ('F' AVENUE FROM 16th Street to 17th Street)", was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None, CITY CLERK STRATTON announced she has received the certificate of publi- cation of the notice of filing assessment. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $57,356.20. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, the payroll be approved for payment and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 14,764.19 Traffic Safety 3,409.01 Park 946.71 Retirement 4,986.91 Trust & Agency 25.00 Special Street 2,388.92 Sewer Service 1,319.02 Total $ 27,839.76 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. MINUTES of the Library Board of Trustees' meeting of September 4th were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. A copy of a letter sent to Mr. M. J. Shelton, Chairman of Chamber of Commerce Mass Transportation Sub -Committee was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported on the status of projects currently under construction: Highland Avenue should be completed by the early part of 92 next week. National Avenue should be finished next week. Work started yesterday on the drainage project on Second east of Harbison, and they were working today even though the weather is inclement; this should be a two to three weeks job. The Southwest Drainage project, an APW pro- gram, is 99% complete and should be finished within the next few days. This particular drainage project has direct bearing on some 1911 Act programs which have been held up because of drainage; the districts may be formed and hearings held in the near future. The Casa de Salud (also an APW Project) is 75% complete and will be completed sometime during the month of October and the dedication is tentatively scheduled for the month of November, possibly to coincide with Mexican Fiesta Day. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Veterans Numbering Service applied for renewal of their business license. Approximately a year ago the Council voted to issue a business license for painting of numerals on curbs, sub- ject to inspection of the Street Department. Mr. Hess advised the Lic- ense Clerk to proceed the same way this year and requested the Council to ratify his action. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the action be ratified. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a letter from the National City Art Association addressed to the City of National City requesting per- mission to use the area south of the Police Station for an art show, Sunday, November 3rd from noon to 5:00 p.m. during National Art Week. City Manager Hess recommended permission be granted as it is a very worthwhile cultural asset. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of the minutes of the August 8th meeting of the San Diego County Water Authority and an announcement of committee meetings to be held, dated September 6th and recommended they be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the proposed sign for the golf course, plans have been prepared and were forwarded to the Director of Public Works, Planning Department, and Director of Parks and in summa- tion of the reports, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the con- struction details of the sign and has no objection and feels they meet with the structural laws and ordinances governing them. COUNCILMAN HART left the Council Chamber. The plan submitted shows two signs which are approved by the Director of Planning subject to the following conditions (1) aggregate area of the identification signs not to exceed 100 sq. ft. in area; (2) aggregate area of other signs not to exceed 40 sq. ft. in area; (3) posts supporting the signs to maintain a 20 foot set back from the front property line, a four foot set back from the easterly property line and a four foot set back from the southerly property line. Mr. Hes 93 recommended permission be granted for the City Manager to contact the golf course developers to advise them of the limitations imposed by the Director of Public Works and Director of Planning and advise them con- struction may take place subject to these provisos. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. (COUNCILMAN HART returned to the Council Chamber). Councilman Morgan inquired if there is any possibility of calling this "Las Palmas Golf Course". City Manager Hess stated his understanding is it will be called "National City Municipal Golf Course", but if this is a point considered to be pertinent by the Council, he will confer with the G-M-U Corporation and arrive at a name suitable to the Council members. Councilman Morgan stated his question was just spur-of-the-moment and with thought he might not want it. Mayor Gautereaux stated it might be difficult to fit "National City Municipal Golf Course at Las Palmas Park on a sign; and inquired if there is any urgency to decide on the wording of the sign at this time. City Manager Hess stated he believes the corporation is in a hurry to erect the sign as the driving range will be open in about four weeks. Councilman Morgan, with the approval of his second by Alien, included in the motion the golf course name be decided by the City Manager and the Council will approve it, Council- man Colburn stated if the sign is visible from the freeway there is merit in the name "National City Municipal Golf Course", but if the sign is not visible from the freeway it should carry the same name as the swimming pool. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the Fire Chief stating Fireman Paul D. Webster has submitted his resignation effective October 12, 1963, to return to complete his degree. The City Manager suggested the resignation be accepted with regret and Mr. Webstc placed on the reserve list. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from Reliance Insurance Company in regard to the demolition of Casa de Salud by the Lee J. Morgan Co. They want to know if the job has been completed and if the bond can be refunded. City Manager Hess requested permission to notify the Reliance Insurance Company the bond is no longer needed rela tive to this job. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the City Manager's request be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported certificates of insurance for workmen's com- pensation for J. A. Sturgess and Liability Insurance for Alco Fence Company, for work on Casa de Salud, were received and reviewed by Asst. City Manager Osburn and City Attorney Carstens who found they met the. 94 requirements and recommended they be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported notice of cancellation of insurance for Dee Nolan, dba Dee Nolan Enterprises, was received. Dee Nolan is a house mover and is not working in National City at this time. It was reviewed by Assistant City Manager Osburn and City Attorney Carstens and no action is necessary. City Manager Hess recommended the cancellation be biled with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of certificates of insurance for workmen's compensation for Raymond P. Woods and Asbestos Roofing Co., for Casa de Salud, which were reviewed by Assistant City Manager Osburn and City Attorney Carstens and found to be in accord with the require- ments and recommended the certificates and letter be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from Mrs. Virginia Davidson, 1425 Harbison, enclosing a petition with 25 to 30 names, requesting action on the hazardous condition on the existing storm sewer. City Manager Hess explained there is a drainage channel extending under Harbison Avenue with an old culvert covering it at the address given. The particular problem is a fault in the guard rails. Previous commu- nications from Mrs. Davidson have requested the City to clean out the weeds, etc., in the drainage channel. The City does not have easements to operate in the channel and there is the possibility of a law suit later if anything is done to alter the course; the City would be tres- passing. City Manager Hess recommended permission to authorize the Public Works Department to make whatever reparation necessary to pre- clude any accidents in the area. City Manager Hess stated he would not recommend obtaining of easements and deeds as there is not sufficient money available for them, and the City might end up putting in the drain. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Allen inquired if the property owners in the past might have given easements to the builders or someone else for storm drains. Mayor Gautereaux stated there have been previous com- plaints on the hazardous conditions; apparently the channel is natural. Mayor Gautereaux stated he is in favor of correcting the hazard as soon as possible and would like to see some type of guard rail or temporary fence, if we are not in a position to do the drainage. Mayor Gautereaux asked if it would be possible to have a meeting with the people whose property is contiguous to this open area to see if something could be worked out jointly. Councilman Morgan, with the approval of his second Colburn, included in the motion the Mayor's recommendation of guard rail or temporary fence for protection. Motion carried by unanimous 'rote, 95 CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of notices from the Boundary Com- mission of intention to annex Allen, Small and Francine Annexations to Chula Vista. They were referred to the City Engineer who reported all the annexations are south of the Sweetwater River and are not in con- flict with the City of National City. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of communications from Rudolph Benitez, Boundary Commission Engineer, to the County Boundary Commission for the following: "24th Street Annexation" to the City of National City of a portion of Lot 434 of Lincoln Acres No. 3 recommending appro- val; "Patten Annexation" to the City of National City of portions of Lots 1 and 4 of L. W. Kimball's subdivision recommending approval; "Slepko Annexation" to the City of National City of portions of Lincoln Acres Annex and of Orange Villa, and a portion of quarter section 126 of Rancho de la Nacion recommending approval subject to correction of the boundary description as indicated; "Granger Avenue Annexation" to the City of National City of portion of Lincoln Acres Annex No. 3 recommending approval subject to correction of boundary description as indicated; and "Prospect Street Annexation" to the City of National City of Lots 129 through 132 of Lincoln Acres recommending approval subject to correction of boundary description as indicated. City Clerk Stratton recommended the communications be referred to the Planning Commission. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Clerk's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of letters of protest to annexa- tion as follows: Rose and J. Sieger, 2105 E. 32nd Street (Slepko Annexa- tion); Faith Free Will Baptist Mission and Ellen G. Knauer (Granger Annexation); and Florence R. and Harvey E. Merrill, Jr., 2514 Rae Place (Rae Place Annexation). City Clerk Stratton recommended the letters of protest be referred to the Planning Commission. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Clerk's recommendation be approved. Mayor Gautereaux inquired if hearings have been set on these annexations. Director of Planning Stockman stated after the Planning Commission report, the Council will set the time of hearing; the Rae Place Annexa- tion has not been filed with the Boundary Commission as yet and the letter of protest is premature. Director of Planning Stockman stated it could be a matter of policy if the Council would prefer to drop cer- tain property from the annexations when they do not wish to annex and when it is on the boundary of the annexation. Mayor Gautereaux asked if a policy were set where property is allowed to be withdrawn from the annexation, would it affect the annexation. Director of Planning Stockman stated the policy would be only for those cases which would not prevent the annexation from proceeding. each case would have to be considered individually. 96 COMMUNICATION to the City Council from the City Clerk requesting permis- sion to take her annual vacation starting Monday, September 23rd, to continue for 15 working days and permission to leave the state was pre- sented. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported in regard to sewer service on southerly end of Alta Drive in Lincoln Acres, it is physically possible to install the sewer but no cost estimates have been made. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the recommendation of the Planning Commission in regard to Zone Variance Z-27 for erection of.a sign at Alpha Beta. Director of Planning Stockman recommended the report be received and placed on the agenda for October 8th for consideration. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Director of Planning's recom- mendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated she has received a petition for "Sweetwater Road Annexation" attached to a report of the Boundary Com- mission and recommended the petition be received by the City Council and referred to the Planning Commission. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated she has the petition attached to a report of the San Diego Boundary Commission for the "Slepko Annexation" and recommended it be received and referred to the Planning Commission. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Planning's recom- mendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated she has the petition attached to a report of the San Diego Boundary Commission for the "Granger Avenue Annexation" and recommended it be received and referred to the Planning Commission. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Plan- ning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated she has the petition for the "24th Street Annexation" attached to a report of the San Diego Boundary Com- mission and recommended it be received and referred to the Planning Commission. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Director of Plan- ning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated she has the petition for the "Pros- pect Street Annexation" attached to a report of the San Diego Boundary Commission and recommended it be received and referred to the Planning Commission. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 97 Mrs. Florence Allen, 3131 Alta Drive, was present and inquired what protection can be given to those people opposing annexation who are included in the uninhabited annexations without their knowledge. She stated one of the letters of protest read by the City Clerk was from a property owner who opposed annexation to National City and learned accidentally her property was included in a proposed annexation. Vice Mayor Allen stated it may be possible for one or two persons not desir- ing annexation to be brought into the City if the majority of the people in the area desire annexation and they are in the path of the annexation. Director of Planning Stockman stated the petitions for all annexations are in her office and anyone may come in to verify whether or not their names are on them and can request their names be withdrawn. Mayor Gautereaux recommended Mrs. Allen review the petitions. Mrs. Levi B. Moffitt, 2338 - 22nd Street, owner of property at 2124 and 2115 Sweetwater Road was present and stated she does not want her prop- erty included in the annexation. Mayor Gautereaux recommended she see the Director of Planning for assistance in the problem of annexation. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated new state legislation becomes effective Septem- ber 20th involving annexations and incorporations. A commission is to be set up. A meeting of Mayors is to be held within a reasonable time to appoint two members to the commission. These appointees will be either Mayors or City Councilmen. The County Board of Supervisors is also to appoint two members to the commission. The four appointed mem- bers will in turn appoint a fifth member to the commission. Mayor Gautereaux stated he will be happy to receive nominations for appointees from the Council, to take to the meeting in October. Mayor Gautereaux estimated it will be approximately sixty to ninety days before the commission is operative. Vice Mayor Allen stated it would be wise to appoint a Mayor or Councilman from both the northern and southern ends of the County. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 3:00 p.m. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: