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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 03-19 CC MIN333 National City, California, March 19, 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: Alien. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Biggs, Foster, Gautereaux, Hess, Kerr, 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. R. D. Richardson of the South Bay Bible Community Church. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX announced that neither City Attorney Carstens nor Deputy City Attorney Todd were able to be present as they had to appear in Superior Court. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 12, 1963, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO. 8335, "ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT OFFER, APW-Calif-59G", 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. 8336, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION (F Avenue from Sixteenth to Seventeenth Streets)", was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated a serious drainage problem exists in the 3100 block of Second Street and during the recent rains homes were in water up to the floor level. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Manager and the City Engineer be authorized to study and alleviate the problem, the City of San Diego to pay a portion of the cost. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Alien. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Manager give a report on the condition of Nineteenth Street, dug up by the Sewer Department and his recommendation for covering the street. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. COUNCILMMAN MORGAN reported that Mr. Hamilton of Acme Chevrolet is presently working with an architect preparing plans for his new building at Twenty -Fourth and National and wants to know the City's plans for f9A" Avenue as his plans will be influenced by them. City Manager Hess recommended a report be prepared on the future of -"A" Avenue by City 3-19-63 334 Engineer Foster, Director of Planning Stockman and himself for approval of the Council. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated Mr. Hamilton also wants to know the City's plans for the future development of Twenty -Fourth Street between the Freeway and Highland. City Manager Hess recommended the matter be referred to the City Engineer who will confer with Assistant State High- way Engineer Dekema and report to the Council. Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Alien. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated when the Sewer Department worked on 19th Street, they blocked access to it without first notifying the two businesses in the location. City Manager Hess reported ingress and egress had been allowed. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated Escondido's 75th Anniversary is to be cele- brated soon. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Gautereaux, the City Manager find the exact date of the Anniversary and a Resolution of congratula- tions be prepared and sent to Escondido. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, a Resolution be prepared thanking Pacific Outdoor Advertising for the sign giving traffic safety statis- tics which they erected near the employee's parking lot at no cost to the City. Carried, by unanimous vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX awarded certificates to City Treasurer Kerr and Direc- tor of Public Works Biggs who have completed a course in Municipal Finance Administration. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported he attended a meeting of the San Diego City Council last week at which time the transit problem was discussed. San Diego has prepared a proposed enabling act establishing a transit dis- trict which embraces all the cities contingent to San Diego. The San Diego City Council moved to lay the matter aside for fifteen to thirty days to give the other cities an opportunity to study the proposed legislation and to make other relevant determinations. The Mayors of the Cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Chula Vista and National City met in regard to the anticipated problem and agreed informally to obtain infor- mation from the Public Utilities Commission as to reliability of figures furnished by the San Diego Transit System. Mayor Gautereaux requested 3-19-63 335 permission to continue to work on behalf of the City with other Mayors to seek accurate information and determine if a public transportation system is necessary. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Mayor's request be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 24,586.82 Traffic Safety 4,272.97 Park 895.95 Retirement 9,579.93 Harbor 2,347.24 Gas Tax 64,055.97 Special Street 3,539.08 Park Construction 2,201.68 Payroll 56,232.55 TOTAL $167,712.19 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Gautereaux, the bills be approved for payment and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Alien. A communication from the National City Chamber of Commerce in regard to the proposed change in California trucking rates was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the City Attorney be directed to prepare a Resolution to be sent to Public Utilities Commission urging the distance in miles as it is in the present trucking rates. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported the result of bids received for improve- ment of Plaza Boulevard 1911 Act; V. R. Dennis, $127,801.13; R. E. Hazard, $122,782.50; Kenneth H. Golden, $128,965.30; Daley Corporation, $126,801.13; Ferry Brothers, $128,748.75; Griffith Corporation, $126,161.00; and W. R. Connolly Jr. and J. C. Napier, $135,888.00. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated the R. E. Hazard appears to be low and the Engineering office is checking the bids and will make the award March 26tl CITY CLERK STRATTON reported the results of bids on Police Vehicles; Acme Chevrolet, station wagon, $2,637.99; eight sedans, $20,121.26; McCune Motors, station wagon $2,544.25; eight sedans, $15,558.23; and Stanley Dodge, station wagon, $1,929.00; eight sedans, $13,999.68. City Manager Hess stated the apparent low bid is Stanley Dodge, but noted the specifications called for 760x15 tires and the factory equipment is 710x15 tires. This would necessitate changing forty tires for a total price of $68.40. City Manager Hess recommended Stanley Dodge be awarded the contract and that the additional $68,40 be allowed for tires. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, to approve the Manager's request. COUN- CILMAN COLBURN recommended the roofs of the cars be painted white to 3-19-63 336 make the interiors cooler. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager and the Chief of Police be authorized to look into the matter and determine whether or not it is feasible to have the roofs of the vehicles painted white after they are received from the factory. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY CLERK STRATTON announced the result of bids on Police and Fire Radio Equipment: General Electric, $14,785.84; Motorola, $18,000.00. City Manager Hess stated the specifications on the low bid are being checked and it is not certain at present the specifications have been met. City Manager Hess recommended the matter be laid over a week at which time a full report can be given. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Manager's request be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. COMMUNICATION from Paradise Valley Sanitarium and Hospital requesting refund of $37.00 for a health permit for the cafeteria and kitchen as they are a tax exempt organization was presented. Moved by Hart, sec- onded by Morgan, the refund be made. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. COMMUNICATION from the San Diego Taxpayers Association opposing Section 51 which permits the San Diego Unified Port District to issue revenue bonds without holding an election was presented. Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Hart, to concur with the San Diego Taxpayers Association. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. COMMUNICATIONS from Arthur() H. Soto and Frank S. Aldama, residents of National City, regarding the status of their employment with the San Diego Transit System under the proposed Transit District was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the two communications be filed pending the outcome of the City's investigation and either the City Manager or the Mayor write and tell them what action the Council has taken. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Alien. COMMUNICATION from Ellen Baeder, Librarian, thanking the Council for their stand on AB 590 was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote of the Council present. Absent: Allen. THE MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES of March 6, 1963, meeting were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote of the Council present. Absent: Allen. 3-19-63 337 COMMUNICATION from the City of Coronado regarding Assembly Bills 1194, 1199 and 610 was read and ordered filed by unanimous vote of the Council present. Absent: Allen. A legislative bulletin from the League of California Cities regarding Assembly Bill 1364, "Entry and Inspection of Housing", was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote of City Manager Hess stated enactment health and fire inspection. Mayor tor of Public Works Biggs, stating Richard J. Donovan and recommended form as was done by the California the Council present: Absent: Alien. of the bill would hamper the work of Gautereaux read a letter from Direc- the bill was allegedly introduced by AB 1364 be opposed in..its present Chapter of National Conference of Building Officials on March 15th at Fresno. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Director of Public Work's recommendations be followed and a copy of AB 1364 be requested from Assemblyman Donovan. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. A communication from U. S. Army Engineer District, Los Angeles, regard- ing notice of initiation of investigation on flood control Tijuana River Bed, was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote of the Council present. Absent: Allen. CITY MANAGER HESS reported Vice Mayor Allen is recovering from surgery and will be released from the hospital March 27th. He will return to the Council April 2nd. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the PONY LEAGUE Region and Division Tourna- ments (covering thirteen western states) are to be held in National City. CITY MANAGER HESS presented a request from the Pony League and American Little League to install a 301 x 14' building in Kimball Park, to con- form to existing buildings, the City to install the flat concrete work and walks and rough plumbing, the balance of the construction to be handled by Pony and Little Leagues. They would be willing to enter into an agreement with the City to operate a concession stand for the entire park area even when the baseball season is over when conditions warrant. City Manager Hess recommended they be permitted to install the building in conjunction with the Director of Parks as well as the Building Inspector. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the City Mana- ger's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the date for the Fifteenth Annual Institute of Government had been changed from April 18th to Thursday, April llth. 3-19-63 338 CITY MANAGER HESS stated the South Bay Highway Association dues for 1963, in the amount of $10.00, are due and asked Councilman Hart, rep- resentative to the Association, if benefit is derived from membership. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Gautereaux, to pay the dues, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY MANAGER HESS stated under the City°s agreement with the National City Chamber of Commerce, to pay $18,000 expenses throughout the year, a sum of $1,000 was allocated to be used for the preparation of a directory and survey. The Chamber has requested they be allowed to transfer the $1,000 to be used for the building of a float for the May - time Band Review. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended the Chamber be given authority to use the $1,000 for the float. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Attorney prepare a Resolution amending the agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to re -allocate the $1,000„ Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY MANAGER HESS reported a previous agreement with the State Division of Highways concerning installation of vitrified clay pipe, they have found an error which will not involve any additional charge to the City. City Manager Hess recommended the City Attorney be authorized to pre- pare a resolution authorizing the Mayor make the change in the agree- ment. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the City manager's recom- mendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. CITY CLERK STRATTON recommended Senior Account Clerk Marjorie Roach be permitted to work five hour days until she has recovered fully from a virus infection. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, to permit Mrs. Roach to work five hour days until recovered. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Alien. CITY CLERK STRATTON presented a legislative bulletin from the League of California Cities regarding S.B. 344. Mayor Gautereaux recommended the members of the Finance Committee be sent a copy of the resolution regarding S. B. 344. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of "California Report of Registra- tion" prepared by Frank M. Jordan, Secretary of State, which will be on file in her office. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of the certificate of publication of notice inviting sealed bids on Plaza Boulevard. Ordered filed by unanimous vote of the Council present. Absent: Allen. 3-19-63 339 COMMUNICATION from Assemblyman Richard J. Donovan acknowledging receipt of Resolutions 8305, 8310 and 8311 was read and ordered filed by unani- mous vote of the Council present. Absent: Allen. COMMUNICATION from Senator Jack Schrade regarding two-thirds majority on bond issues was read by City Clerk Stratton and ordered filed by the unanimous vote of the Council present. Absent: Alien. CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from Lionel Van Deerlin stat- ing his support of the Resolutions regarding location of a Veterans Hospital in San Diego County and construction of South Bay Ship Channel. Ordered filed by unanimous vote of the Council present. Absent: Alien. COMMUNICATION from Assemblyman James R. Mills acknowledging receipt of Resolutions 8305, 8310 and 8311 was read and ordered filed by unanimous vote of the Council present, Absent: Allen. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported receipt of the wage rates for the storm drainage project on Seventh Street (APW 60-G) and the project is almost ready to start. City Engineer Foster recommended authority be given to advertise for bids as soon as the Engineering office can get everything together. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, to approve the Engineer's request. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the February 28th recommendation of the Planning Commission to allow Zone Variance No. Z-24 subject to stated conditions. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved and the resolution be read. RESOLUTION NO. 8337, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962", was read. Motion to approve the Planning Commis- sion's recommendation carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the March 7th recommendation of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board the three members (Mrs. Mickey Kitagawa, Barney Milello, and Jay Sutcliffe) whose terms expire on March 22nd be re -appointed for three year terms. Moved by Hart, sec- onded by Morgan, to refer the matter to the Mayor. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated with the approval of the Council he would re -appoint the three individuals to three year terms. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. 3-19-63 340 Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, to close the meeting. Carried by unanimous vote of those present. Meeting closed at 3:21 p.m. ATTEST: YOR, CITY OF iIONAL CITY, CAL`(SRNIA CITY CLERK 3-19-63