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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 11-26 CC MIN162 National City, California, November 26, 1963 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Cagle, Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hergert, Osburn, Stockman, Stratton. The meeting was opened with salute to the flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by the Rev. Harrison Thompson, First Methodist Church. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX spoke briefly on the death of President Kennedy and stated programs which he instituted will live on. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented the first MYRA (Municipal Youth Recognition Award) awards to Thelma Camacho who represented California in the Miss Teen Ager Contest and was second runner up in the United States, and is Vice President of the sophomore class at Sweetwater Union High School; and to Marjorie Kim, a junior at the same school who has had an entry submitted to the Freedom Foundations Awards. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented a certificate to Police Chief Cagle in recognition of his completion of training at the F.B.I. Academy in Washington, D. C. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented a certificate and a key to the City to Albert G. Felling, Captain, U.S.N., Commander U. S. Naval Station, San Diego, for his participation in the development of harmonious rela- tionship between the U.S. Naval Station and the community. Captain Felling spoke briefly on National City's tribute to the Navy: Salute to Navy Week. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 19, 1963, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. , resolution giving notice of proposed annexation to the City of National City of uninhabited territory described herein and designated ''Wright Annexation" and giving notice of time and place for hearing of protests thereto, was presented. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Colburn, the reading of the resolution be waived and the resolution be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None, RESOLUTION NO. 8516,. "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED 'WRIGHT ANNEXATION' AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, 11-26-63 163 the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Ordinance No. , "an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1067, incorpor- ating amendments to San Diego County Ordinance No. 3443", was presented for the first reading and read in full. Ordinance No. , "an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 743 to provide for the care, restitution, sale or destruction of unclaimed property in possession of Police Department of the City of National City", was pre- sented for the first reading and read in full. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next two ordinances to be presented for the second reading pertain to annexations of uninhabited territories known as the "Wise" and "'Conner" annexations. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the ordinances be waived and they be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1079, "AN ORDINANCE A PROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'WISE ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1080, "AN ORDINANCE AT ROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'CONNER ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Hart, seconded by Alien, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Ordinance No. , "an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California" was presented for the second reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the reading of the ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1081, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (Between 30th and 32nd Streets and "D" Avenue and location of what would be southerly extension of "E" Avenue)". Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. HEARING ON PROSPECT STREET ANNEXATION was held at this time. City Clerk Stratton stated there were no written protests and asked if anyone was present in this regard. Thomas A. Stollenwerk, 4995 Auburn Drive, San Diego 5, was present and stated his protest. Director of Planning Stock- man stated it was not a majority protest. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, as no one else approached the microphone, the hearing be closed and the procedure of the annexation be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. 11-26-63 164 HEARING ON SWEETWATER ROAD ANNEXATION was held at this time. City Clerk Stratton stated there were no written protests. There was no one pres- ent in this regard. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, as no one approached the mike, the hearing be closed and the annexation be refer- red to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. HEARING ON 24TH STREET ANNEXATION was held at this time. City Clerk Stratton stated there were no written protests. There was no one ?res- ent in this regard. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, as no one approached the mike, the hearing be closed and the annexation referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the reading of the resolution finding a majority protest has not been made in regard to the three annexations be waived and they be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereau: Nays: None. Councilman Morgan inquired if all three resolutions could be adopted by a single vote. City Attorney Carstens said it is legal to adopt more than one Resolution with a single vote. RFSOLUTION NO. 8517, "FINDING AND DETERMINYNG THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE (PROSPECT STREET ANNEXATION)". RESOLUTION NO. 8518, "FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE (SWEETWATER ROAD ANNEXATION)". RESOLUTION NO. 8519, "FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE (24TH STREET ANNEXATION)". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolutions be adopted. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported the federal tax exemption certificate referred to him by the Council last week appears to be a form required by federal law to be certified by a representative of the City, and recommended the Council authorize the City Clerk to sign the exemption. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported he has reviewed the specifications for the City's comprehensive insurance policy and feels all necessary cov- erage is included and recommended going to bid, advertising to be pub- lished December 5th and December 12th and the bid opening be scheduled for December 16th at 10:00 a.m.; the contract to be awarded on Decem- ber 17th. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he has reviewed the certificate of insur- ance for M. Arrieta, and has contacted the carrier in regard to changes. MRS. ELIZABETH AMES, 1927 Granger Avenue, was present and stated she had recorded on tape some of the proceedings of the past weekend in 11-26-63 165 regard to President Kennedy's assassination as a historical gift to children of the future so they might know what ignorance can do. She presented the tapes to Mayor Gautereaux for use in the National City Public Library. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he was sorry what had happened in the United States but his son was home briefly for the first time in six years. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated when the amendment to the health ordinance was discussed last week there was discussion of having someone from the County to talk to the Council. City Manager Hess stated this was the case but in viewing the ordinance it was found it concerned only phy- sical examination. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated the Evening Tribune featured a story about a National City couple, Guy and Exuma Russell, Valley View Sanitarium and Rest Home, who celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the City Manager write to them on behalf of the City. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HART stated Second Avenue is much improved since the scraper and sweeper cleaned it. COUNCILMAN COLBURN inquired if a motion is made simultaneously by two Councilmen, can one be counted as a second. Mayor Gautereaux said the Chair should identify the maker of the motion and it would then require a second. MAYOR GAUrEREAUX stated he had neglected to thank the three judges who selected the MYRA winners: Lee Chilson, Miss Annetta James, and Father Rosell. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported in regard to the synchronization of traf- fic signals on Highland Avenue, stating traffic moving to the south is heavier than that moving north; at a 25 mph speed it is possible moving south to make the traffic lights at 4th and loth Streets, possibly having to stop at the light at Montgomery Ward, and then make the lights at 16th and lath Street. Other departments have been requested to notify the Engineering Department if it is necessary for them to stop at any signal so they may be put back on synchronization. Moved by Allen, at the earliest possible time when funds are available, signs stating signals are set for 25 mph be erected. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Colburn, the report be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to left turns on Highland Avenue he has received many letters of protest to painting curbs red to allow refuge lanes from business men who would suffer loss of parking spaces. 11-26-63 166 City Manager Hess stated each member of the Council was given copies of the City Engineer's report on feasibility of painted left turn refuge lanes last week to enable them to study the areas. Moved by Alien, sec- onded by Hart, the traffic on Highland Avenue between Fourth and Eigh- teenth Streets be left as it is. Motion carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Gautereaux. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the letters of protest be filed with the City Clerk. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN requested the Resolution ordering the closing of a portion of Taft Avenue be laid over until all the neces- sary easements are obtained. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved and the Resolution be placed on the agenda when all the easements are received. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER requested the report on streets on which federal government has requested the City to file a disclaimer is not complete and requested it be laid over. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, this item be taken off the agenda until such time as the City Engineer or City Attorney make the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Police Chief Cagle in regard to the F.E.I. National Academy and recommending another officer be allowed to attend next year was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the communication be accepted and the recommendation be approved. City Manager Hess stated a copy of the communication was placed in the budget file for next year. Motion carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Delton Reopelle, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce's Committee on Salute to Navy, in thanks for the City's support of the activities and for financing the event was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Ed. T. Maloney in regard to left turn lanes on High- land Avenue was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. MINUTES of the Civil Service Commission meeting of November 20th were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from the Civil Service Commission attaching specifications for Public Works Director, Director of Planning, and City Engineer for approval was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the com- munication be accepted and filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a certificate of insurance for the G-M-U•Corporation covering operation of the golf course and recom- mended it be filed with the City Clerk. Moved by Morgan, seconded by 11-26-63 167 Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unani- mous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the Chamber of Commerce will hold the offi- cial Christmas Lights ceremoney in front of the Library at 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 29th. CITY MANAGER HESS reported five Sweetwater Union High School students met with him and the Mayor from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. last Friday and aho*ed a"deep interest in city government. He will continue to meet with small groups of students each Friday afternoon and invited any interested Councilmen to attend. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he has received a communication from the H.H.F.A. stating they have completed the audit of the Seventh Street, Storm Drain and the federal government owes the City $351.12. The City Manager stated it will be necessary to prepare a resolution indicating the account isDracl 1nag sed• be recommended monies in the account be trans- ferred to the 6ansexaa Fund from which it emanated and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Junior Chamber of Commerce is giving a Thanksgiving Dance for teen agers at the armory and requested use of a portable stage and folding chairs. City Manager Hess recommended their request be granted and they be charged a fee of $1.00 for the use of the chairs. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated a notice of sale from the State Division of Highways for 60,000 yards of fill was received. The City has no need for fill at this time and the City Manager recommended the notice be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the Junior Baton Corps won first place in competition at Anaheim State Championship for the second year. The older girls missed first place by two points. The teams are a credit to the Recreation Department. The City Manager stated on such occa- sions it is his custom to direct letters of thanks for cooperation and interest to the parents and sponsors, etc. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager continue to send such letters. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported under the rules of the Comprehensive Clas- sification Survey, effective December 1st the following employees are eligible for step increases: Fred Baker, Engineering Dept., to Step D; *Corrected 12/3/63 11-26-63 168 Robert Montijo, Park Dept., to Step E; Merrill Stamper, Fire Dept., to Step E; and Ione Minogue, City Clerk's Dept., to Step E. All step increases have been approved by their department heads and the •City Manager recommended the step increases be granted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation be approved. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the Navy Fire Fighting School, because of financial circumstances, there are no immediate plans under consideration to move to another area. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the Drainage Priority Lists pre- viously given to the Council, they should be returned to him with nota- tions of changes in priorities so they can be set up in proper order; three responses have been received. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the list be approved as presented. Councilman Morgan stated the Duck Pond should not be last on the list. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY C'LFRK STRATTON reported receipt of a claim for money damages from International Metals, Inc. The claim was referred to the City Attorney and to the insurance carrier and the City Clerk requested ratification of her action. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the action be ratified. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON presented two communications from the County Boun- dary Commission: (1) to Mr. and Mrs. George Carstanoff approving the "Shelby Drive No. 2 Annexation" subject to corrections listed and to com•Aetion of proposed "Slepko Annexation"; and (2) to Gilbert E. Fritz approving "Fritz Annexation" subject to corrections listed. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, they be referred to the Director of Plan- ning. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON read a petition received at 3:19 p.m., November 26th, protesting the decision of the City Council to proceed with the 1911 Act Improvement of 12th Street, "D" Avenue to "E" Avenue, and "E" Ave- nue from 12th Street northerly and requesting a re -hearing, signed by C. J. Newsom, Manager, Montgomery Ward and Co., Robert Stein, Mario Silva, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas Egan for Diocese of San Diego, C. J. Melillo (the other two owners involved already have written protests on file), which makes 100% protest. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the City Attorney for recommendation. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the spending of money for advertising for bids be held up until we find out and report next week 11-26-63 169 and the City Attorney draw uo a Resolution to stop the advertising. Carried, by the following vote to -.wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Gautereaux. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Reso- lution be drawn up tonight. City Attorney Carstens stated if the Reso- lution were adopted tonight we could not verify whether or not we have a valid 1911 Act. Motion failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Carstens it will be several research and have the petition, they Hart, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. City Attorney stated the bids could be rejected when weeks before actual work can get under an opinion next week; if the facts are might be a bar to further proceedings. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:26 p,m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK received and way; he will as stated in CITY OF N. TONAL CITY, CA FORNIA 11-26-63