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National City, California, April 2, 1963
The 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, Hess, Stockman and Stratton.
The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the flag by City
Manager Hess, followed with invocation by Elder Collier of the Paradise
Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the minutes of the regular meeting
of March 26, 1963, be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. Abstaining:
Allen.
Mayor Gautereaux welcomed Vice Mayor Cecil Allen, who has been absent
because of surgery; also the Editor of the Sweetwater Union High School
newspaper and Student Mayor, Dennis Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8344, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING
NOTICE OF COMPLETION (National Avenue from 14th Street to 24th Street)",
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. Abstaining: Allen.
RESOLUTION NO. 8345, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTABLE
SANITATION ACCOUNTS", was read. Moved by Morgan,seconded by Hart, the
Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8346, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY
(completing acquisition of right of way for Southwest Drainage APW 59G)",
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 8347, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (PLAZA BOULEVARD
STA. 17+01.99 TO WILLIAMS MANOR, UNIT NO. 4)", was read. Moved by Hart,
seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the fol-
lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8348, "RESOLUTION ENDORSING SENATE BILL NO. 344 (USER
TAX ON PETROLEUM PRODUCTS)", was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Colburn, the Resolution be adopted and a copy sent to the Governor in
addition to the legislators. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
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ORDINANCE NO. , an Ordinance adopting San Diego County Ordinance
No. 2443 relating to the preparation and distribution of food, was pre-
sented for the second reading. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the
Ordinance be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unani-
mous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 1067, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING SAN DIEGO COUNTY ORDINANCE
NO. 2443 RELATING TO THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD". 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.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the City Clerk has furnished him with
figures from the former city attorney in the cases the City vs Califor-
nia Water and Telephone Company and he will be able to conclude the
settlement with their attorneys within a short time.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported receipt of a cancellation notice of a
sidewalk license bond for Riley J. Presser, Lemon Grove, and recommended
as there is no work in progress, the notice be filed. Ordered filed
by unanimous vote.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he has received a communication from the
Park and Recreation Advisory Board asking the difference between the
Board being established by Resolution (as it was) and by Ordinance.
The City Attorney stated he would forward a written opinion to the Board.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he has communicated with the National
City Chamber of Commerce in regard to the proposed change in trucking
rates for additional information and with the Public Utilities Commis-
sion. Hearings will be held in San Francisco April 16-18, April 29-30,
and May 1-3, 1963. When additional information is received, a Resolu-
tion will be prepared to send to the Commission before the hearings.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he would like a report from the City Attorney
on whether or not he thinks his appearance at the hearings would be
advantageous.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he had communicated with the San Diego
Taxpayers Association in regard to the amendment of Section 51, revenue
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bond issue by Unified/Bond Issue and requested it be deferred as it was
on the agenda under New Business.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported receipt of a certificate of insurance
for Pace Construction Company and recommended it be filed. Ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he had received a certificate of insur-
ance for Lee J. Morgan Construction Co., Morgan and Strolz Development
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Co. and Lee J. Morgan as an individual, for the contract for razing
Casa de Salud. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the certificate be
filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
HEARING on the vacation and closing of a portion of "J" Avenue between
Eighteenth and Twentieth Streets was held. City Clerk Stratton read
letters of protest from E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 e'Jf Avenue, and R. L. B.
Smith, 541 "L" Avenue. E. H. Alsdorf was present and stated by closing
the portion of "J" Avenue, the Council is working against the master
plan for the development of National City. Mrs. Robert Richards, 1411
E. 16th Street, was present and stated the Council was adding insult
to injury by closing the portion of "J" Avenue. Director of Planning
Stockman read the Planning Commission's recommendation of February 13th
to close a portion of "Jtt Avenue. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the hearing be closed and the protests be overridden and it be referred
to the City Attorney to prepare resolutions conforming to the recommen-
dations of the Planning Commission and the Director of Planning.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the petitioner be ordered to pay the cost of closing a portion of fJ.r
Avenue and deposit $50 with the City. Carried by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the reading of the Ordinance be
deferred until such time as the building permit or a firm commitment
is received. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in regard to the communication received
from the Employees Association, recommending when holidays fall on
Saturday the preceding Friday be a day off, would require Ordinance
No. 835 be amended. It was agreed by the Council when a holiday was
on Saturday the preceding Friday would be observed and if the holiday
was on Sunday, it would be observed on Monday. Moved by Morgan, sec-
onded by Hart, the matter be referred to the City Attorney and the City
Manager for their recommendations to the Council. Carried by unanimous
vote.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated the Director of Public Works and city employees
are working very hard on the Public Works Building, building with used
material. He said he would like to see they do not go too far, and in
the future would like to have a new building in keeping with other
businesses coming into the area.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN thanked everyone for the cards and letters sent to
him in the hospital.
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COUNCILMAN HART stated last weeks paper had made it sound as though he
was in favor of spending a lot of money for Civil Defense; he is not.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated the cost of Civil Defense to the City is not
what has been quoted in the papers. National City budgeted in 1961-62
$4,335 for expenditures for Civil Defense, actual expenses of $4,239
were made. During the present period $17,012 was budgeted. As of
February 28th, only $8,135.60 had actually been spent. At this rate,
the total for the year will be $12,203.40, of which approximately one-
half will be met by matching funds. Other smaller cities are spending
considerably more. Headlines such as the papers are printing frighten
people. VICE MAYOR ALLEN said he is available to any organization any-
where, anytime for talks on Civil Defense. Councilman Morgan stated
although $4,335 was budgeted in 1961-62 we got most of that back ($2,500)
from Unified Civil Defense and it still costs the taxpayer.
Colburn
COUNCILMAN SICIMAN stated he was in the majority vote for drainage for
Second Avenue in the 3100 block, and wanted to rescind his vote. Moved
by Colburn, seconded by Gautereaux, the City of National City does not
put the drainage in in the 3100 block of Second Avenue at this time.
Robert Stout, 3133 E. 2nd Street, was present and stated prior to the
building of a sub -division in San Diego there was adequate drainage in
the area. The rain water now runs down the roads and floods the area
around their homes. He showed pictures of the flooding as a result of
a .03 rainfall. He further stated he had been told the City of National
City approved the plans for the San Diego subdivision. Councilman
Colburn stated there is a 1911 Ace Improvement planned for this area
and he feels this is when the problem should be met. Councilman Morgan
stated it is up to the City of National City to see that the City of
San Diego does something about the problem. Mayor Gautereaux stated
the motion should not be as stated, but should be to reconsider the
matter and withdrew his second. VICE MAYOR ALLEN said it would be
costly to the City to install the proper pipe, and he would like to
see the National City City Engineer and the San Diego City Engineer
get together and have a recommendation from both cities for installa-
tion of proper drainage and both cities to bear the cost. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Gautereaux, to reconsider the motion made last
week to see what is needed for drainage at 3133 E. 2nd Street. Mayor
Gautereaux stated this is too great a problem to be resolved quickly
and asked if Mr. Stout had any recommendation to make to the Council.
Mr. Stout said the problem was not of the residents making and was
created by the subdivision and the diverting of water into the area.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaua
Nays: Hart, Morgan. City Engineer Foster stated although there is
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now a concentration of water he does not believe there has actually
been a diversion of water. Mr. Stout stated there is now a 30 inch
main under Division Street which carries water into the area. Moved
by Morgan, seconded by Gautereaux, it be referred to the City Engineer,
the City Manager and the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN said he had heard some people are circulating the
rumor it would cost $10 a month more to install drainage along with
the 1911 Act Improvement of East 16th Street and this is not the case.
It will cost $10 to $15 per fifty foot lot per year more on the charges
for the 1911 Act. Mrs. Richards said this would be expensive for those
people with large frontage.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN inquired what has been done toward settling the Mari-
posa Street Annexation. Director of Planning Stockman stated petitions
have been circulated but no meeting has been called between the prop-
erty owners and the California Water and Telephone Company.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated an item on Flood Control had been brought up
several weeks ago and was a tie vote and he would like to see it
brought back to the floor. City Engineer Foster said the chairman of
the Flood Control Committee was then preparing a report to be brought
to the Board of Supervisors and asked for support of the Flood Control
District. The committee appeared before the Board last week, but
probably still need support. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Gautereaux,
the Flood Control proposal be reconsidered. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan.
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund $ 9,662.11
Traffic Safety 1,381.58
Park 310.52
Retirement 5,045.29
Harbor 7.24
Special Street 479.01
Drainage .75
Payroll 58,654.71
Total $ 75,541.21
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the bills be approved for payment
and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8349, "AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
(The Hedman Co., $39.13 and Pacific Clay Products, $849.23)", was read.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Car-
ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart,
Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
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CITY MANAGER HESS reported he and the City Engineer made an inspection
of the area 16th to 18th Street between West Avenue and Hoover Avenue
where Don E. Norman proposed installation of a culvert. City Engineer
Foster stated the grades in the area are critical and the ultimate
solution will involve pumping. At this time the proper elevations have
not been determined and cannot be determined until a complete design
of the drainage system has been done. Open ditch drainage in the area
is estimated to cost $60,000; a covered structure in the same area
would cost five or six time more. It is difficult to make a competent
estimate of the proposal. City Manager Hess recommended, based on Mr.
Foster's report, it be laid over until further surveys can be made.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated Director of Public Works Biggs has written to
Assemblyman Donovan in regard to AB 1364 and recommended the matter be
laid over until next meeting. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON read the bids for library shelving: Long Cabinet
Company, $1,202.34 inc. tax; M & F Cabinet Co. $1,741.00 inc. tax,
Tweed & Gambrell Planing Mill, $2,238.00 plus tax; American Bar Construc-
tion..Co., $2,054.47, inc. tax; and Azter Cabinet Co., $1,672.32 inc.
tax, CITY MANAGER HESS recommended prior to awarding of the bid the
bids be submitted to the Director of Public Housing for review and
recommendation. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported both bidders for Police and Fire Radio sub-
mitted bids on equipment they had available and did not meet all speci-
fications. He requested authority be given to him to advertise for new
bids. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
A communication from the County Board of Supervisors regarding the
appointment of an advisory committee to study the advisability of
adopting an ordinance to control lot grading in connection with land
development was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the
Mayor be authorized to make an appointment to the committee. Carried
by unanimous vote.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the
South Bay Irrigation District on March 5, 1963, were presented and
ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A request from the United Missionary Army for a free business license
and the City Treasurer's report recommending it be denied was presented.
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Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the City Treasurer's recommendation
be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
A communication from Mrs. Wendell L. Miller requesting a street light
and street marker on the north end of North Drexel Street was presented.
Moved by Morgan, seconded -by Hart, the City Manager and the Director of
Public Works be authorized to inspect and make a report back to the
Council-. Carried by unanimous vote.
A communication from the National City Kiwanis Club opposing the relaxa-
tion of the present fireworks ordinance was presented. Moved by Allen,
seconded by Hart, to back them in their request. Carried by unanimous
vote.
A request from T. S. Runcorn for a refund of $25 performance bond was
presented. Moved by Colburn., seconded by Hart, to approve the refund
and order'warrant drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -
wit: Ayes.: Alien.,•Colburn, Hart, Morgan., Gautereaux. Nays: None.
A communication from the Foodmaker regarding the drain on the northeast
corner -of 16th and National was presented. Moved:by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, it be referred to the City 'Engineer and the City Manager.
Carried by unanimous vote.
A copy of a communication to Assemblyman Nicholas C. Petris from the
National City Chamber of Commerce opposing AB 1015 and supporting
SB 442 was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote.
A communication from the San Diego Taxpayers Association to the San
Diego Unified Port District regarding revenue bond issue was presented.
Moved by Morgan., seconded by Hart, to concur with the San Diego Tax-
payers Association and the City Attorney get a copy of the bill and
have it referred to each Councilman for the preparation of a resolution.
The City Attorney read a communication from John Leppert, Chairman of
the' San Diego Taxpayers Association stating they have modified their
position on the revision of Section 51. Carried by unanimous vote-.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated he had received another communication from
the same interested person in regard to the purchase of the 1/3 acre
at the corner of Fourth and Palm in which he increased his offer which
still does not meet the $50,000 minimum price set by the Council. The
City Manager suggested going to bid on the property. Moved by Morgan,
seconded by Hart., to go along with the City Manager's recommendation
and set a minimum price of $50,000 on the 1/3 acre, a minimum price of
$90,000 on the entire 1.4 acre corner. Motion lost by the following
vote: Ayes: Hart., Morgan. Nays: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Moved
by Allen, seconded by Colburn, to accept the present written offer of
$49,500 as the minimum bid and accept the terms of the offer and that
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we go to auction on a date set by the City Clerk with the legal descrip-
tion and the advertising drawn by the City Attorney and approval of the
City Manager, and in the case of a person wanting the entire amount of
the property, we set a minimum figure of $90,000. The offer of $49,500
is not a bid. This is an offer acceptable to the City as a minimum
bid and it will be put to auction. Anyone else will have the privilege
of purchasing this property by paying 10% more than the minimum offer
set and in the case of bid on the full amount of the property rather
than on the corner only, this be considered top bid. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays:
Hart, Morgan.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the date of the auction be April 16#
and will be the first item on the agenda before Referrals and that it
be advertised in the National City Star -News on April 7th and llth and
in the San Diego paper on the first available date, preferably a Sunday,
and the City Manager be authorized to work with the City Attorney on
the wording of the notice. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated he has received a communication from the Chief
of Police requesting the ninety day temporary appointment of Robert
Dunne as an animal control officer be extended for an additional ninety
days due to the rabies quarantine, Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Colburn, the ninety day extension be granted. Carried by unanimous
vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, the Civil Service Com-
mission be instructed by the City Manager to hold an examination for
humane officer so there will be a list for humane officers available.
Mrs. Richards inquired if this would mean service after 4:30 and on
Saturdays. City Manager Hess stated that is available now and has been
except for a short time when the humane officer was hospitalized.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart,
Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated the crosswalk in front of the Post Office
terminates in a driveway of La Vista Apartments. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Gautereaux, the matter of placing the crosswalk be
referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for recommendation. Carried
by unanimous vote,
CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the painting of city owned vehi-
cles, it would be his recommendation to continue using Omaha Orange
and Caterpillar Yellow, because of the safety factor, and new equipment
be painted Caterpillar Yellow. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien,
to approve the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous
vote.
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CITY MANAGER HESS reported Ed Reid, Band Director of National City
Junior High School, has advised him calendars are to be sold as a fund
raising activity. The calendars will list dates important to National
City and Council meetings can be listed at a cost of $13.00. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Allen, the City Manager be given authority to make
the expenditure. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the League
of California Cities enclosing a comprehensive booklet, "Federal Aids
to Local Governments" which will be maintained in his office.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the 200 bed emergency OCD hospi-
tal, there is no available space in City owned buildings for storage,
but Deputy Director of Civil Defense DeHaven has been in contact with
Mr. Colvin of the National School District and there is space in the
Kimball School basement. City Manager Hess recommended the Council
give him authority to determine whether or not they will grant the City
permission to use the space and to contact the California Disaster
Office to see if the space is acceptable to them for storing the emer-
gency hospital. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated he has received a liability policy from the
California Wood Products Corporation and recommended it be referred to
the City Attorney. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the City Mana-
ger's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON reported she had received detailed information from
the former city attorney in regard to the costs to the City in the suits
against the California Water and Telephone Company and has turned the
information over to the City Attorney.
CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from Senator Clair Engle,
acknowledging receipt of the Resolution commending Captain Felling, USN.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from Senator Thomas Kuchel
acknowledging receipt of the Resolution commending Captain Felling, USN.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from Assemblyman James R.
Mills acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 8326 which was ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported traffic signals on Highland, Eighth,
Fourth and Eighteenth Streets have been synchronized and there may be
a few minor adjustments needed but the system appears to be working
well.
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DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated in regard to the report made at
the last Council meeting on the Division of the State into Regional
Planning Districts, the Planning Commission authorized the Director of
Planning to advise the State Committee to defer the division until addi-
tional studies can be made by local groups. No recommendation was made
to the Council,
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read a report on petitions requesting a
continuation of the Sanitary Landfill between National Avenue and "D"
Avenue, between 27th Street and 30th Street. The petition is signed
by 53.3% of the property owners and since this is a policy matter, the
City Council must decide whether this is a sufficient majority to com-
mence action to continue the landfill and recommended the petition to
the San Diego County Board of Supervisors be forwarded to them with
the Council's action. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, to con-
tinue the landfill, to refer the legal problem to the City Attorney,
and the drainage problem to the City Bngineer, drainage to be paid by
the County. Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, to close the meeting. The meeting
closed at 4:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
R, CITY OF NATI'ONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
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