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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 02-13 CC ADJ MIN291 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 2-13-63 292 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 2-13-63 293 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. 2-13-63 294 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 2-13-63 295 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 2-13-63