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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 03-05 CC MIN314 National City, California, March 5, 1963 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux, Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Hess, Osburn, Stockman, Stratton. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by the Rev. .I.-L. Clark, First Baptist Church. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the minutes of the regular meet- ing of February 26th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8322, "ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT OFFER, APW-CALIF-58G", 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. RESOLUTION NO. 8323, "ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT OFFER, APW-CALIF-60G", was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.. RESOLUTION NO. 8324, "RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 851 PER- MITTING CONSTRUCTION OF DRIVEWAYS IN EXCESS OF THIRTY FEET", was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Rodney Smith, 541 "L" Avenue, was present and stated the number and width of the driveways proposed would eliminate on -street parking for at least ten cars and provision for off-street parking for the apart- ments will be one per unit and will create a parking problem in the area. He further stated cars backing out of the driveways will be a hazard. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated the driveways should be diagonal to the curb. Motion carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8325, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT", 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. RESOLUTION NO. 8326, "RESOLUTION OPPOSING LOWERING TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY REQUIREMENT FOR PASSAGE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUE", was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes-: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 3-5-63 315 RESOLUTION NO. 8327, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND EXECUTE LEASE", 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. RESOLUTION NO. 8328, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF "J" AVENUE BETWEEN 18TH AND 20TH STREET IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was read. Moved by Colburn, sec- onded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance establishing a National City Histori- cal Committee, was presented for the second reading. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1066, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL CITY HISTORI- CAL COMMITTEE". Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien,. Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the California Water and Telephone Com- pany has agreed to settle for $10,250. plus the actual court costs. He recommended the City Clerk be authorized to furnish the figures (filing action and serving papers) to be submitted to the California Water and Telephone Company. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the bid forms for shelves for the Public Library were found to be in proper form and have been published. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported in regard to the County Health Ordi- nance which the Council requested be incorporated by reference, there are a number of items in the Ordinance which would not be appropriate. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney prepare an ordinance based on the context of the County Health Ordinance, delet— ing those portions which do not pertain to National City, and the first reading of the ordinance be waived because of its length. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported he had attended hearings last week in Los Angeles held by the Public Utilities Commission on the question of the rate level of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company's earn- ings in the past year. The hearings are on a state-wide level and if any changes are made they will affect all the users. 3-5-63 316 HEARING ON THE CLOSING OF COOLIDGE AVENUE, Twentieth to Twenty -Second Street, Twenty -First Street between Harding and Hoover Avenues, and the alleys in Blocks 85, 86, 107, and 108 was held. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported no written protests had been received. There was no one present in the audience in this regard. Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and referred to the City Attor- ney for further processing. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX awarded certificates for Radiological Monitoring Course to employees who had completed this phase of Civil Defense training and extended his thanks and congratulations to them. A cer- tificate was awarded to Fire Marshal Hess for completion of an Explo- sive Reconnaissance Course, Mrs. Elizabeth Ames, 1927 Granger Avenue, was paresent and stated as a member of the Real Estate Committee she wanted to correct an errone- ous impression created by the Star News. The Real Estate Committee recommended paying a $3,000 commission on the California Wood Products lease which may run for twenty-five years and could amount to approxi- mately $150,000, not a $3,000 commission on the payment of $8,000 in back rent. The payment of commission was the policy of the last Coun- cil and has been held over. Mrs. Robert Richards, 1411 E. 16th Street, was present and stated the Star -News had quoted her incorrectly last week and she is against drainage costs in the 1911 Act Improvement of Sixteenth Street. Lyman T. Derr, 11011 Fuerte Drive, La Mesa, operator of the Swap Meet at 32nd and etD", was present and thanked the Council for their past assistance. He requested consideration be given to the sales of bicy- cles and business machines at the Swap Meet. He presented a petition of 340 names requesting sale, barter or trade of such items be per- mitted. Mr. Derr stated registration forms for sale of such items would be used, one copy to be given to the Police. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, on the strength of the petition, Mr. Derr's request to amend Ordinance No. 1036 be referred to the City Attorney, City Manager and Chief of Police and anyone else who might be con- cerned, and if they come to agreement, the Ordinance be changed. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated the American Field Service and students are having a dinner on April 29th at Community Building, Kimball Park, and requested the fee be waived. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the fee be waived on April 29th for the American Field Service. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 3-5-63 r 317 Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the City Manager send letters of invitation to Principal and Mrs. Allen A. Campbell, Vice Principal and Mrs. Robert Stein, Vice Principal Miss Harriet Juergens, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mahoney, and Mr, and Mrs, Mitchell Gegax to be special guests on March 26th, Student Day in Government. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated some time ago the Council adopted a policy of backing state road deficiencies as recommended by the League of Cali- fornia Cities. Senate Bill No. 344, introduced in January, 1963, sets forth a user tax, an increase of on petroleum products, the percent- age amount to be appropriated to the cities would be larger than at present, and broadens the use of gas tax funds to lateral as well as major streets within a city. The League of California Cities is endorsing the Bill and requests support of individual cities, Mayor Gautereaux stated he had reviewed the bill and recommended the Council give consideration to the adoption of a Resolution giving support to Senate Bill No. 344. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved and copies sent to the legislators. Carried by unanimous vote. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Park Harbor Gas Tax Special Street Payroll Total $ 10,241.96 28.28 277.88 95.59 10,554.52 46.15 54,079.49 $ 75,323.87 Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved for pay- ment and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux, Nays: Hart, Morgan, RESOLUTION NO. 8329, "CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITURE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CORNICES AND GABLES", was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported a study had been made of the traffic situ- ation at the corner of Sixteenth and Lanoitan and it was found a fence and tree are an encroachment on city property by the owner of the SW corner, also there is a utility pole at that corner. City Manager Hess stated there were two courses open to the Council: The cutting down of the hill which would improve visibility at the corner to a degree, or informing the property owner of his encroachment and shaping the corner to conform to the city property line. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the item be placed on the agenda for 3-5-63 next week. Carried, by the following Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Gautereaux. Gautereaux, the owner of the property his encroachment by the City Manager. to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, 318 vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hart, Moved by Allen, seconded by on the SW corner be notified of Carried, by the following vote Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported a verification of the salary of Poundmaster in Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, and El Cajon and stated they were cor- rect as contained in the State Personnel Board's Wage Survey. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the report of the City Manager be accepted and referred to the Chief of Police and if there are any discrepancies or recommendations on his part they be brought up at the next budget session. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Department of Public Works made a survey of the area in front of the Post Office to determine whether or not a street light is needed. Their report stated the street is adequately lighted to meet minimum safety requirements. The City Manager recom- mended no additional street lighting be authorized at this location. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the Depart- ment of Public Works and the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated a study had been made of the synchronization of traffic lights and City Engineer Foster would make the report. City Engineer Foster stated the Engineering Department has been con- ducting a survey of all traffic lights and some lights have been altered. He asked the Council and the public to bear with the Engin- eering Department until proper Adjustment of all lights has been accomplished. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Engineer's report be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The minutes of the South Bay Irrigation District meeting of February 5th were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. The minutes of the Real Estate Committee meeting of February 28th were presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the minutes be discussed item by item. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Allen stated in regard to Item No. 1 as the lease for California Wood Products is broken down into increments, the payment of commission should also be in increments. Mayor Gautereaux stated there is no guarantee this company will be in business for twenty-five years, the possible length of the lease. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the commission be paid in 5 year increments when re -negotiation period starts, the sec- ond five year commission to be paid on the second five year rate of 3-5-63 319 rental. Carried by the following vote. to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the balance of the minutes be approved and filed. Carried by.unani- mous vote. A communication from the Chamber of Commerce enclosing tworesolutions was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn„ the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution similar to the second resolution commending Captain A. G. Felling, USN, covering activities in National City and it be forwarded to Chief of Bureau of Personnel, Washington, D. C., Commandant Eleventh Naval District, Mr. Van Deerlin, Mr. Keuchel and our representatives in Washington. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the resolution from the Cham- ber be acknowledged and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from Calvary Baptist Church requesting a ninety day extension on permit to use the building at 2516 E. l8th Street was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the National City Police Officers Association expressing gratitude to the City for the wage survey was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. The report of the City Treasurer for the period ending January 31st was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the City of Oakdale was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the Boy Scouts of America expressing appreciation for support of program was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the minutes Board of Port Commissioners San Diego Unified of the meeting of the Port District on Feb- ruary 21, 1963, be given a document number and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the meeting between the members of the San Diego Unified Port District and City Officials of National City on February 18th be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the P.O.N.Y. League has requested permis- sion to operate a concession stand and business license fee be waived. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the P.O.N.Y. League be allowed to operate a concession stand and business license fee be waived. Carried, 3-5-63 320 by the following vote to -wit: Ayes Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported a notice of completion on the Community Building (cornices and gables) and waivers from the sub -contractor had been received and recommended they be filed with the City Clerk. CITY CLERK STRATTON stated we would have to have a resolution accept- ing the work and authorizing the City Clerk to file a notice of com- pletion with the County Recorder. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the City Clerk's recommendation be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to draw a resolution. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstain- ing: Morgan. CITY CLERK STRATTON recommended the payment covered in Resolution Capital Outlay Expenditure for cornices and gables be held up as we are supposed to hold back ten percent until notice of com- pletion has been filed for thirty-five days. Mayor Gautereaux stated the filing of a notice of completion is not necessary but is a matter of policy. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the City Clerk's recom- mendation be approved and payment held up. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS presented a communication and original executed agreement from the San Diego Unified Port District and recommended it be made part of the City Clerk's files. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the Resolution on Capital Outlay Expenditure should be amended to withhold ten percent. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the resolution of capital outlay expenditure for gables and cornices be rescinded. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution for paying Lee J. Morgan Construction Co. the amount of money due, withholding ten percent for a period of 35 days as prescribed by law. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he received a communication from Mr. Campbell Principal, Sweetwater Union High School, requesting use of the Com- munity Building and Kimball Bowl for June 12th and 13th for rehearsal and commencement exercises. City Manager Hess stated the building and bowl are available on those days and requested permission to so advise Mr. Campbell. Moved by Hart, seconded by Alien, the City Mana- ger's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 3-5-63 7 321 CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a title policy in regard to the Barber property and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney to make sure it is in proper order and ultimately be filed with the City Clerk. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recom- mendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS read a letter from Lou Haas concerning a concession in Las Palmas Park, and offering the City ten percent of the gross sales for a five year period. Lou Haas, concessionaire, was in the audience and offered to answer any questions from the Council. Mayor Gautereaux inquired how Mr. Haas happened to write to the City Manager. City Manager Hess stated a mobile unit had been used in the Park last year by Mr. Hobbs and he is not willing to continue with the operation; therefore, the City Manager had contacted all those persons who might operate a concession and Mr. Haas was the only one who has made a proposal. COUNCILMAN MORGAN questioned the advisability of turning the concession over to anyone without advertising it. Mayor Gautereaux recommended laying the matter over for a week. Moved by Alien, sec- onded by Hart, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS read a letter from the National City Garden Club thanking the Council for their participation in the Annual Flower Show in past years and advised there will be no show this year because of the freeze. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HF-SS presented a letter from the Chamber of Commerce recommending drainage project in Bahia Vista be given a high priority. City Manager Hess stated this is a high priority project and is await- ing availability of funds. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the matter be referred to the City Manager, the City Manager acknowledge the letter and the letter be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported regarding Students in Government Day, Mr. Campbell of Sweetwater Union High School has scheduled Monday, March 25th, for those students elected to spend the day with the Department Heads. Mr. Campbell wanted to know if those students who will repre- sent Council Members, who have other enterprises, should take part in the day's activities, or take part only in the Council meeting of March 26th. Mayor Gautereaux stated he will be available to the stu- dent mayor in his office that day and recommended other students rep- resenting Council Members, who might not have free time, avail them- selves of the Mayor's Office. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Hess stated tentative agreement with Mr. Campbell is that students and Department Heads, Council Members and the Mayor all meet 3-5-63 7 322 in the Library Conference Room at 9:00 a.m. March 25th. At that time students who have manifested an interest in a particular phase of gov- ernment will be introduced to the Department Head or Councilman with whom they will share the day. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Gautereaux recommended the City pay for lunches for the Depart- ment Heads and students. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY CLERK STRATTON presented Certificate of Publication of Notice of Intention to Circulate Petition for Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District No. 1 Annexatiou. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Certificate be referred to the City Attorney for drawing of the necessary resolution which will be forthcoming in fifteen days and the Certificate be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of a Resolution opposing Partisan- ship elections for city and county offices from the County Board of Supervisors. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON presented a communication from San Diego Unified Port District acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 8294. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from Assemblyman James R. Mills acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 8294 was presented by City Clerk Stratton and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON presented a letter from Assemblyman Donovan acknowl- edging receipt of Resolution No. 8294. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The recommendation from the City Planning Commission dated February 15, 1963, regarding zone variance No. Z23 was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. A meeting of the Real Estate Committee was established at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 8th. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX announced he is establishing Citizens Committee Res- ervoir and any person interested in serving on any committee or commis- sion is invited to communicate with his office and indicate what com- mittee they might be interested in serving. VICE MAYOR ALLEN reported he will be in Bldg. 2, Ground Floor, at the Navy Hospital as of 8:00 a.m. Friday, March 8th, and requested no flowers be sent, but stated he would be happy to receive cards, tele- phone calls or visits. 3-5-63 323 Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 3:58 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK CIT OF I IONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 3-5-63