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National City, California, February 13, 1963
Adjourned meeting of February 5, 1963, of the City Council was called
to order at 1:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present:
Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Morgan.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Foster, Osburn, Stockman,
and William Todd, Deputy City Attorney.
The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by Admin-
istrative Assistant Osburn, followed with invocation by E. H. Alsdorf,
2105 ttJ" Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 8293, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS", was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the
Resolution be adopted. COUNCILMAN MORGAN arrived and took his place
at the meeting. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Hart, Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8294, "A RESOLUTION OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 474,
1963 REGULAR (GENERAL) SESSION OF THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE", was
read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereau:
Nays: Hart, Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8295, "RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION TO MABEL COAN FOR SER-
VICES AS TEACHER FOR 37 YEARS IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY", 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 8296, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY",
was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8297, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN LEASE", was
read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the Resolution would be sent to the Unified
Port District for their approval prior to the Mayor's signing of the
lease. Dean Rice, real estate agent of Percy Goodwin Co., 600 First
National Bank Building, San Diego, was present and stated he and Mr.
Martin had not seen the lease until a few hours before the meeting
and there are a couple of items they do not favor. MAYOR GAUTEREAIJX
stated the lease could be amended after the Port District has approved
the Resolution. Mr. A. Martin, California Wood Products, was present
and stated the question of sub -lease was not satisfactory to him and
that he would like to pay the E-Z Set back rent $1,000 down and $100
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per month rather than a cash payment in full. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated
his motion of February 5th, in which the City divested itself of inter-
est in the buildings on the E-Z Set property, was predicated upon the
assurances of Mr. Holzman the back rent would be paid immediately and
in full by Mr. Martin and he was against payments being made over a
period of time. Mayor Gautereaux further stated, based on the assump-
tion the property is owned by the City of National City, sub -leases
could be arranged with the approval of the Council. VICE MAYOR ALLEN
stated if changes were necessary in the lease, they should be approved
by the Council. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining: Hart.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX recommended the Council meet with Mr. Martin and Mr.
Rice and the City Manager to discuss the terms of the lease. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved and
a meeting be held Monday, February 18, at 1:00 p.m. Carried by unani-
mous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8298, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH THE LEE J. MORGAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY", was read. Moved
by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux.
Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance approving annexation of certain
uninhabited territory designated Shelby Drive Annexation to the City
of National City, was presented for the first reading and read in full.
ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance approving annexation of certain
uninhabited territory designated Hogan Annexation to the City of
National City was presented for the first reading and read in full.
ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 828 to provide
for a public pound was presented for the second reading. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Hart, the Ordinance be adopted by reading of the
title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1063, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 828 TO PRO-
VIDE FOR A PUBLIC POUND". Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the
Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY TODD stated the City's Comprehensive Liability
Insurance Policy had been received and compared with specifications
and previous policies. iJith one minor exception it complies with
specifications and the agency has agreed to make the change. He
recommended the policy be accepted and the premium paid. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation be approved and the
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premium paid. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY TODD reported a claim has been filed against the
City in the amount of $20,000 by Katherine Kasinger for alleged injuries
and recommended the Attorney be given authority to appear in this
action to defend the interests of the City. Moved by Alien, seconded
by Colburn, the Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY TODD stated notice had been received that the
Public Utilities Commission Hearings in regard to Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company were to continue in Los Angeles February 27,
1963, at 10:00 a.m. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City
Attorney protect the City's interest at these hearings. Carried by
unanimous vote.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN
Improvement Act;
City Limits have
stated he has received many inquiries as to 1911
people on East Sixteenth Street from "L" east to the
said they would be happy to have a hearing to deter-
mine the difference in cost, if a change in policy were made, to per-
mit them to pay the drainage cost. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the Council change its policy in regard to 1911 Act Improve-
ments where drainage is concerned on East Sixteenth Street from "L"
Avenue east to the City Limits and instruct the City Engineer, City
Manager and City Attorney to proceed with the project and the hearing.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated the priorities of the various 1911 Act
projects was the subject of a meeting with the City Manager last week.
With the construction of Plaza Boulevard there will be quite a lot of
dirt to be moved which will be used in installing a culvert on East
16th Street in the vicinity of "M" Avenue. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn,
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported he had met
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart.
with Mayor Menzel of Chula Vista
concerning annexations in and the future development of the Sweetwater
Valley. Mayor Menzel will meet with his Council and we hope in a
short time we will have a recommendation from Chula Vista to help
work out the problem.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX complimented the National City Jaycees for their
standing job of providing American flags for business men along
National Avenue and the installation of receptacles for the
was inspiring to see the fine display of flags on Lincoln's
made possible by the project. Mayor Gautereaux recommended
of congratulations for the outstanding contribution be sent
out -
flags. It
birthday,
a letter
to the
National City Jaycees. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the
Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
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MAYOR GAUTEREAUX announced the City of Ensenada, B. C., is holding
their annual Mardi Gras February 22-26, 1963, and has invited the City
of National City to be the guest city. Sunday, February 24th, will
honor National City and representatives of the City will participate
in the parade. Anyone wishing accomodations for hotel or motel may
secure them through the Mayor.
MAYOR GAUTEREAtJX recommended the appointment of Mrs. Ann Pietila, 818
Olive Street, to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Moved by
Morgan, seconded by Alien, the Mayor's recommendation be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Bay
Porter E. Peterson,.1801 South 43rd Street, Commander South/Barracks
865, Veterans of World War I, representative of 22nd District of the
American Legion, was present and requested the Council's support in
the effort to locate a Veterans Hospital in San Diego. Moved by Hart,
seconded by Morgan, the Council adopt a Resolution favoring the loca-
tion of a Veterans Hospital in San Diego County and copies be sent to
all San Diego County legislators, both State and Federal, and to
Robert W. Dice, 2571 Rose View Place, San Diego, District Commander of
the American Legion. Carried by unanimous vote.
Robert W. Henderson, 830 Edgerton Way, representing the National City
Jaycees was present and apologized for any errors that might have been
made in the installation of the sleeves for the flags. Mayor Gautereaux
extended the Council's thanks to the Jaycees for their outstanding work.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OSBURN reported a meeting relative to the new
Casa and storm drains will be held on Monday, February 18th, at 2:00
p.m. and the results will be presented at the next Council meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OSBURN presented a notice of Committee Meet-
ings of the San Diego County Water Authority to be held on February 14th
Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
The minutes of regular meeting of Board of Directors, San Diego County
Water Authority, were presented by Administrative Assistant Osburn and
ordered filed by unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OSBURN read a letter from Librarian Ellen
Baeder thanking the M and I and Park Departments for their prompt and
efficient action during an emergency. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, copies of the letter be placed in the personnel files of the
individuals involved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the meeting of the League of California
Cities at Town and Country Hotel, Friday, February l5th, and took
reservations for same. Moved by. Hart, seconded by Allen, the League
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make a study of attendance at the meetings to determine whether it is
improved since all meetings are in San Diego; or if it was better when
meetings were held at different host cities. Carried by unanimous vote.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the recommendation of the Park
and Recreation Advisory Board that two official delegates be sent to
the 15th Annual California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park
Conference in Balboa Park, February 17-20, 1963, and six delegates be
sent for one day, at a total cost of $38.00. Moved by Allen, seconded
by Colburn, the recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None.
Mrs. Howard Colburn and daughter, who were present in the audience,
were introduced by the Mayor.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he will not vote to buy the Water Company
unless so demanded by the people. VICE MAYOR ALLEN said he, too, will
take no action unless the people come to him.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried
by Unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 3:19 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY- CLERK
NATIONAL TY, CALIFORNIA
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