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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 03-12 CC MIN324 National City, California, March 12, 1963 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.- Council members absent: Allen. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens, Foster, Hess, Osburn, Stockman and Stratton. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by the Rev. Kenneth Huff, First Christian Church. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8330, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION" for Captain A. G. Felling, USN, was read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent:. Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 8331, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIR- CULATE A PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS °LOWER SWEETWATER LOCAL FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 ANNEXATION' AND AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION THEREOF AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF THE PETITION", was read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 8332, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCES NO. 962 AND 981", was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 8333, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION", was read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. Abstaing: Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the title policy and escrow receipt for sale of Barber land on Plaza Boulevard 1911 Act Improvement which was referred to him had been found to be in proper order and recommended it be filed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the attorney's recom- mendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereauxo Nays: None. Absent: Allen. 3-12-63 325 CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS read a letter from Leeds, Hill and Jewett, con- sulting engineers, who have been assisting in the hearings regarding the California Water and Telephone Company proposed rate increase, stating their charges for the period through the end of February, 1963, are $10,100 and they have been requested to prepare additional exhibits and direct testimony at the hearings commencing on April 9, 1963, for which additional charges should not exceed $3,500. The matter was pre- sented and approval was given for the additional work but no definite price was determined at that time; the City would pay 30% and South Bay Irrigation District 70%, which would be about $1,000 additional cost to the City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Attor- ney be authorized to write to Leeds, Hill and Jewett stating this is an appropriate expenditure and has been authorized by the Council. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Alien. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the certificate of publication of the Sweetwater Local Fire District No. 1 Annexation in regard to notice of intention to circulate petitions was referred to him. It appears to be in order and recommended it be filed. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported he had studied the fire insurance policies referred to him and they appear to be in proper order and recommended they be filed and the City Manager authorized to make dis- bursements for premiums. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the health ordinance has been prepared and copies will be referred to the Council members for perusal before it is presented at the next meeting. Ben E. Bowman, 2445 Van Ness Avenue, National City, was present and stated the salaries listed in the Wage Survey, although shown as Pound - master salaries, are actually salaries for animal regulation officers. He stated he has been instrumental in obtaining ordinances since he was first employed by the City in 1951. At that time his pay was over that of Chula Vista, now it is 15% under. COUNCILMAN MORGAN requested the City Manager prepare a written report on the comparative salaries in the wage survey. City Manager Hess stated he has such a report and it would be available at the conclusion of the meeting, and reminded all, he had recommended the matter be brought up at the next budget session. 3-12-63 326 MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a letter from the San Diego County Masonic Offi- cers Association requesting the week of March 17-22, 1963, be pro- claimed "Demolay Week" which included the proclamation. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the proclamation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a proclamation from the National City Beautifi- cation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce designating the month of April, 1963, as "Clean Up Month". Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the proclamation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a communication received from the National City Lion's Club in regard to the annual Fourth of July celebration request- ing use of the area of Kimball Park which has been assigned in the past on July 3rd and 4th. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the request of the Lions Club be granted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated of the names recommended to him for appointment to the Planning Commission, he would recommend Donald Torbett, 1003 E. 28th Street, National City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the recommendation be approved and Donald Torbett be appointed to the Plan- ning Commission. Carried, by the following vote to -wits Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented certificates to a group of firemen who have ou completed fire science and fighting practicest7arst Van Diego Junior College, MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the Kenneth H. Golden Company is to be com- mended for the re -surfacing project on National Avenue from 14th to 24th Streets. The time in which the work was accomplished and small smount of inconvenience to the motor traffic was outstanding and the Mayor wished to extend his personal thanks. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, to vacate the encroachment entirely and level the Southwest corner of 16th and Lanoitan to alleviate the existing traffic problem. COUNCILMAN MORGAN inquired what would be done with the utility pole on the corner. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Telephone Company has the problem under study and will be guided by the action of the Council. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Allen. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the concession at Las Palmas Park, although there had been publicity in the newspapers, he had received no inquiries. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the conces- sion in Las Palmas Park be referred to the City Manager for preparation 3-12-63 327 of a lease and contract with Mr. Haas for approval of the Council. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. Communication from San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council regarding employees' right to collective bargaining, arbitra- tion and other rights and benefits was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote of those present. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he has received several communications from individuals residing in the City who are employed by the San Diego Transit System due to the considera- tion being given to the Metropolitan Transportation District and if it does come to pass the rights outlined in the communication may have to be reserved. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the application for General Bever- age License person to person transfer from Clyde D. and Robert F. Bonamo to Joseph F. Bochniak and Oscar E. Nollett, dba 21 Club, 2105 National Avenue, be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Allen. A communication from the National City Chamber of Commerce regarding trucking rates was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote of those present. CITY CLERK STRATTON announced the March meeting of the County League of California Cities at Town and Country on Friday, March 15th.. CITY MANAGER HESS reported he had telephoned Vice Mayor Allen: at the Hospital and learned he is doing well but may not be discharged until March 27th or 28th. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the Little League had requested permission to move a building from 2100 Harrison Avenue, National City, to Las Palmas Park, National City,. Director of Public Works Biggs recom- mended the building which is structurally sound and complies with the building code, now used for general storage, and to be used for equip- ment storage, be moved providing an improved concrete foundation is installed, the outer appearance of the structure is improved, and the fee for moving buildings ($100) be waived. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation be approved and B. J. Gautereaux, Mrs. Stockman, Miss Hergert and the City Manager pass on the suitability prior to informing the Little League of the Council's approval. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart Morgan, Gautereaux.. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY MANAGER HESS reported all salvagable material such as plumbing, electrical, etc.. has been removed from the old Public Works Building at 1421 ,IDtt Avenue, and have been stored as salvage in -the new Public 3-12-63 328 Works yard for use on City owned facilities. Director of Public a°iorks Biggs has contacted three licensed contractors in regard to demolition of the existing structure at 1421 feD": John Hansen Contracting Company, Allen J. Riggs Company, and Lull House Moving Company, all of whom said it was not economically feasible to raze the structure. City Manager Hess recommended he be given authority to have the structure razed by city employees and removed to ground level. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated Lyman Derr's request to change Ordinance No. 1036 to permit sale of bicycles and business machines under a proposed registration procedure had been studied by the Chief of Police and himself and they would not recommend a change in the ordinance. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the amending of the ordinance to permit sale of bicycles and business machines be held over for two weeks and the City Manager contact Mr. Derr on how he proposes to set up control of forms. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the Auditors were here last week and brought to our attention four outstanding checks which are considered by them and the Treasurer's Office to be uncollectible items as they date back to 1958 and total $15.50. City Manager Hess recommended they be referred to the City Attorney and the City Treasurer for proper action to write them off as bad debts and the proper documents be drawn. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY MANAGER HESS reported as a matter of information a communication from the San Diego County Fair authority designates Friday, July 5th, as National City Day. At that time our Recreation Department will have a program prepared. CITY MANAGER HESS presented a request for refund of $25. deposit from Thomas G. Bemis, 875 Ada Street, Chula Vista, who discontinued house moving operations as of January 1, 1963. The City Treasurer reported a $25. deposit was made to Trust and Agency Fund as of January 30, 1957, and recommended the refund be approved. Moved by Colburn, sec- onded by Hart, the recommendation be approved. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 8334, "AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF $55,000 FROM GENERAL FUND TO DRAINAGE FUND AND $45,000 FROM GENERAL FUND TO SPECIAL STREET FUND", 3-12-63 329 was read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn,. the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY MANAGER HESS presented the minutes of the Real Estate Committee meeting held in his office on March 8, 1963, and recommended the min- utes be gone over point by point for clarity. 1. Real Estate Com- mittee voted unanimously to accept a minimum price of $50,000 for 1/3 acre at the Northeast corner of Palm and 4th Street. The City Manager stated he has received an offer substantially in excess of original $39,000 for this property and a check in the amount of $1,000 as ear- nest money. The City Manager asked if the Council wants the property to go to bid and be advertised at $50,000 or if they would consider the present offer. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the minimum price be set at $50,000 and go to bid. Motion lost by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Gautereaux. Absent: Allen. City Manager Hess asked for guidance on apprising the inter- ested party what action has been taken and how to dispose of the check. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX recommended a letter should be written explaining four members of Council were present when the matter was brought before the Council and resulted in a tie vote which put this at a by-pass. At a later time there will be the full body of the Council present and the matter may be reconsidered at that time. Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Hart, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. 2. The Real Estate Committee voted unanimously to approve Mr. Hess's recommendation no action be taken on buying 1/3 acre at the end of 24th Street until it is determined whether or not Lincoln Acres will annex to the City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Real Estate Committee's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. 3. An out-of-town developer, interested in City owned lands, would like answers to cer- tain questions. (a) The City Manager recommended Director of Plan- ning Stockman provide utility rates to the City Manager to be forwarded to the developer. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, this portion of the minutes be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. (b) Is the City willing to give the tenant a piece of property to use at no charge for three years, after which time the tenant would have the opportunity of leasing or buying it. Carried by unanimous vote of the Real Estate Committee the City would not donate any land and no decision could be made on either leasing or buying until they have specific details. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Real Estate 3-12-63 330 Committee's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Alien. (c) Unanimous vote of the Real Estate Committee to approve the City Manager's recommendation that sale of industrial lands as opposed to current policy of leasing be contingent upon type of industry and Committee would base recommendations on complete details to be furnished by the proposed buyer. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, this portion of the minutes be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn,- Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Alien. 4. Unanimous vote of the Real Estate Committee that building and dedication of streetsis obligation of the developer. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, t#hs portion of the minutes be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. 5. Unanimous vote of the Real Estate Committee that the Planning Director provide the City Manager with statistics as to age levels in National City and allow develope %arrive at own conclusions as to whether or not a senior citizen development would be to his advantage. Moved by Colburn, sec- onded by Hart, this portion of the minutes be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Alien. 6. Unanimous vote of the Real Estate Committee recommended the Council establish policy on outright sale of land on basis of negotiation as opposed to going to bid. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, this portion of the minutes be filed, Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. 7. Unanimous vote of the Real Estate Committee recommended the City Manager be permitted to provide the developer with information as to how many new industries have moved into the area, highway development, park construction, etc. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, this portion of the minutes be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. 8. Point 7, as this man is acting as his own agent, no realty fees are involved. No action necessary on this portion of the minutes. 9. Real Estate Com- mittee's unanimous vote the developer be allowed a 60 day option to purchase or lease any parcel looked upon favorably. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, to approve this portion of the minutes and to bring it back to the Council for approval and have the developer tell what use he plans to make of the land. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. 10. Real Estate Committee's unanimous vote the developer be furnished with copy of the Real Estate Committee's minutes as well as the Council minutes to apprise him of action taken. Moved by Colburn, 3-12-63 331 seconded by Hart, this portion of the minutes be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn,; Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen, 11. Real Estate Committee's unanimous vote a $30,000 minimum price be set on two areas shown to Mr. Creaser if the City desires to make an outright sale of land. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Real Estate Committee schedule a meeting if and when further information is available on the offer. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY MANAGER HESS requested guidance on the $1,000 check, earnest money in the property located at Palm and Fourth. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the check be returned. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported the Council had requested her to furnish the City Attorney with figures representing court costs in the suit against the California Water and Telephone Company and she has given a group of figures to the Attorney. When he indicates which ones are a)plicable she will set them up in the form of a memorandum. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of the AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR FROM JULY 1, 1961, TO JUNE 30, 1962, INCLUSIVE. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the report be filed and made a record and kept on file. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from Senator Jack Schrade acknowledging receipt of letter and resolutions of March 4th. Ordered filed by unanimous vote of those present. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER read a letter dated March 5th from the Secretary of the Flood Control Committee requesting support of the introduction of a proposed San Diego County Flood Control District legislation to be acted upon during the present session of the Legislature. Moved by Morgan seconded by Hart, to oppose any bill that sets up Flood Con- trol,s$rict. Motion lost by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Gautereaux. Absent: Allen. The report of Director of Public Housing for the period ending Febru- ary 28th was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote of the Council present. Absent: Allen. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX inquired what had been done in regard to the complete cleaning of the Olivewood Housing property. City Manager Hess stated individuals have been notified the deadline has expired and the entire area should be clean within a week or so and he has discussed with the 3-12-63 332 City Attorney the possibility of finishing up the cleaning with city employees and taking over the individuals bonds. Moved by Morgan, Seconded by Colburn, the communication from the Cham- ber of Commerce relative to California trucking rates which the Council ordered filed, be placed on the agenda for next week. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Alien. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 3:19 p.m. ATTEST: CITY LERK 3-12-63