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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 04-09 CC MIN360 National City, California, April 9, 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, Foster, Hergert, Hess, Osburn and Stratton. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by the Rev. Fay Brice of Holi- ness Gospel Chapel. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1963, be approved as corrected. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. an an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 835 and estab- lishing a new ordinance relating to holidays in the City of National City, California, was presented for the first reading and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance of the City of National City estab- lishing sewer service revenue fund and establishing sewer service charges was presented for the first reading and read in full. COUNCIL- MAN MORGAN requested copies of the Ordinance be made available for study. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated an endorsement for policy C 1150 16 29, extending the territorial limits of the operations of the insured, City of National City, had been received and appeared to be in proper order and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated a rider for the City Clerk's bond, chang- ing the name appears to be in proper order and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported a Power of Attorney for W. E. Spicer in connection with Ham Brothers Construction Co. has been received and appears to be in proper order and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported he had received additional information in regard to the application of the California Trucking Association for increased rates. If the new rates are approved, a typical small unit shipment from Los Angeles to National City would cost about twice the present charges. Hearings are to be held by the Public Utilities Com- mission April 16, 17, 18, 29 and 30, and May 1, 2, and 3, 1963. The San Diego Chamber of Commerce has taken an interest in the matter and will oppose the increase. City Attorney Carstens stated resolutions and letters will not be as effective as appearance at the hearings by actual witnesses who will be affected by the rate change. He recommended 4-9-63 361 any action taken by the City Council be done jointly with the National City Chamber of Commerce and interested persons. Moved by Alien, sec- onded by Colburn, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved and the City Manager contact the Manager of the Chamber of Commerce and state the recommendations of the City Attorney to see if we can get together with them and have a joint effort and the City Attorney reserve a time with the Public Utilities Commission to set it up and contact the Chamber of Commerce. Also solicit the help of any persons who will be affected by the change and would go to the hearings to testify. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in regard to the sale of land at the corner of Fourth and Palm, he was unable to prepare the notice for the auction of the land as there were variances between the amounts speci- fied in the minutes and the amounts of the actual bid. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the letter he made reference to last week set up two pro- posals: one was a direct cash offer to the City; the second, an amount to be paid 29% down, the remainder to be paid over a four year period at 6% interest. The figures for the second proposal were the figures used in the motion. City Manager Hess recommended the Council estab- lish a minimum cash offer and eliminate proposals where there would be payments made over a period of years. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Allen, the property be sold at auction with published notice invit- ing bids the minimum cash offer to the City on the property be $45,000 and $90,000 on the entire parcel. Anyone interested in bidding on the property will make a proposal at whatever bid they feel appropriate and at the time of auction, as set, and 10% requirement be held in effect for the first bid over the $45,000 figure and cash deposit in the amount of 10% accompany each offer. The minimum amounts stated be net to the City and do not include commission, with priority to be given to the sale of the larger piece of property. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the date for the auction be May 7, 1963, at 2:00 p.m., notice of the auction to be published April 18 and 25, 1963, in both the National City and San Diego papers. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. PHIL CREASER, 120 Pepper Tree Road, Chula Vista, was present and stated he has a client who is contemplating buying a piece of industrial prop- erty which lacks adequate access. The area comprises about 11 acres, bordering railroad right of way, Thirtieth Street does not come through to .the property and Mr. Creaser inquired how access to the property could be gained. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the Council had decided to 4-9-63 362 do nothing in this area until a definite proposal was made by an inter- ested developer or manufacturer. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the City Manager, the City Engineer, and the City Planner for their recommendation to the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. MRS. ETHEL JERDO, 2705 Wilma, Lincoln Acres, was present and stated she had eleven petitions for annexation of Lower Sweetwater Local Fire Dis- trict No. 1. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended the City Clerk forward the petitions to the Registrar of Voters for verification and if they rep- resent one-fourth the property owners, they be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated it was pleasant to have the invocation given by a lady minister. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the one year mark of tenure of his office has passed and he would like to re -appoint, with the Council's approval, Cecil Alien as Vice Mayor. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Mayor's request be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Allen. Mayor Gautereaux requested the standing committees be re- appointed with the Council's approval. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Mayor's request be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Gautereaux stated two vacancies exist on the National City Hos- tesses Committee and with Council approval he will appoint Mrs. Phyllis Baker and Mrs. Dorothy Reed. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, to approve the Mayor's request. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated during Student In Government Day, the students recommended a five member student sub -committee to the Park and Recrea- tion Advisory Board be appointed for a project of a youth center. To date recommendations for appointment have not been received and the appointments will be made when the names are received. CITY MANAGER HESS read the report of the Director of Public Works in regard to AB 1364, stating the bill is being amended and Assemblyman Donovan is to keep the City apprised of its development. The City Manager recommended the Director of Public Works be directed to keep in close contact with Assemblyman Donovan and keep the Council advised on AB 1364. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to drainage at 16th and National near Oscar's Drive -In (Foodmaker), the entire area from Montgomery Ward down through Paradise Creek is involved. However, the Director 4-9-63 363 of Public Works and the City Engineer concur the flooding problem in the immediate vicinity of Oscar's can be alleviated. The City Manager recommended authority to proceed be given to himself, the City Engineer and Director of Public Works. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported a study of the need for street light and marker at the north end of North Drexel had been made and the light meets minimum safety requirements. He recommended, however, a street sign be placed at the north end of North Drexel. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Colburn, to approve the City Manager's recommendation and to install street signs in the general area of North Drexel where they are needed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported he has been in contact with San Diego City officials in regard to the drainage problem in the 3100 block of East Second Street. They have assured the City Engineer they will respond. The City Engineer recommended the matter be laid over until there has been an opportunity for further discussions with them. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. City Attorney Carstens stated in regard to the problem, it is possible the individual home owners have a right of action, but the City of National City does not. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he has not decided on the appointment to the County Committee to study ordinances on lot grading in regard to land development. CITY MANAGER HESS read the recommendation of the Director of Public Housing the bid for library shelving be awarded to Long Cabinet Co., the low bidder. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the contract be awarded to Long Cabinet Shop. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported bids for the Seventh Street Storm Drain were opened in her office at 3:00 p.m, on April 8, 1963, and are as follows: L. B. Butterfield Corp., $21,400; Walter H. Barber, $24,820.93; Johnson Western Constr., $25,425; Ham Bros. Constr. Co., Inc., $26,690.4O; Pace Construction Co., $20,669.66; and M. Arrieta, $23,001.40. CITY MANAGER HESS stated certain provisions of the law had to be met and recommended a motion be made including the following: (1) The City Clerk be directed to prepare a certified tabulation of the bids before the end of the week; (2) The City Clerk be directed to provide proof of publication before the end of the week; (3) H.H.F.A. be informed of the intention to award the contract to the low bidder, Pace Construction 4-9-63 364 Co.; and (4) The administrative details concerning the project be accomplished by City Engineer Foster and City Manager Hess. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, to approve the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A Resolution from the City of San Diego regarding erroneous payment of sales and use tax was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. The City of San Diego's Resolution No. 174976, submitting to the voters of the State of California an amendment to Sec. 18, Article XI, of the California Constitution, for the purpose of reducing the 2/3 majority vote requirements for long term indebtedness to a 60% majority was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Chula Vista's Mayor's Committee report on the proposed San Diego Transit District was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the report be filed. VICE MAYOR ALLEN inquired what action might have been taken in this regard during his hospitalization. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated no official action has been taken by the Council other than authorizing the Mayor to continue the study of the problem; he has appeared at San Diego City Council's discussion of the problem. Motion to file the report carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor consider appointing a committee to study and to continue to study the proposed changes in the transportation problem and report to the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Real Estate Committee met April 8th and it was unanimously voted to notify the developer interested in the existing Olivewood Housing area consisting of 36.71 acres and the area located between 27th and 29th Streets from National Avenue to the eas- terly city owned property line if anyone should decide to purchase the land within a ninety day period; that while he cannot be given anything in writing, his interests will be protected. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Real Estate Committee be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported he has an offer to purchase city owned property, the south i city block between 27th and 28th Streets and National and ,'Aft Avenues, for the sum of $22,500 net price to the city and the entire block bounded by 28th and 29th Streets between National and "A" Avenues for the sum of $45,000 net price to the city, purchaser to pay closing costs and escrow fees, the entire block and a half to be automotive sales. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the land from 29th to 28th Streets and "A" to National Avenues and the south 2 block 27th to 28th Streets and "A" to National Avenues be advertised, a mini- mum of $45,000 for the full block, $22,500 for the 1 block, have an 4-9-63 365 auction and when the sealed bids are opened, the total property sale have priority over the sale of either part. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the date for the auction be set for 3:00 p.m., May 7, 1963. City Attorney Carstens requested clarification and asked if all details of this auction were to be the same as the auction for the property at Fourth and Palm. It was agreed the details of the auction were to be the same. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he had received an offer from George H. Webster for the property on the north z block 27th to 28th Streets and National to "A!' Avenues in the amount of $22,500. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, to set up an auction for the property exactly the same as the other two, to be held at 3:30 p.m. May 7, 1963. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON inquired when the Notices to advertise would be ready. City Attorney Carstens stated he would have them to the City Clerk on Wednesday, the next day. CITY MANAGER HESS stated Deputy City Attorney Todd recommended paying a $75 injury claim to the Lorsons rather than go to court. The insur- ance company does not feel the claim is justified. However, the City will have to pay more than $75 in attorney's fees if the case goes to court. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, to pay the $75. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated during Student In Government Day the safety of the sleeves which the Jaycees installed for flagpole holders had been brought to the attention of the Council. He has been in contact with Bob Henderson, President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and has been assured the problem is being taken care of. CITY MANAGER HESS reported he needed the answers to some questions from the Council in order to consider the development of a Golf Course in Las Palmas Park. There are 27.50 acres available for developmentsuit- able for nine holes of more than 3 par golf or eighteen holes of 3 par golf. The questions are: What does the City anticipate receiving for operating a golf course? What would be the duration of a lease, and if an option is included, what would the option period be? Would the City in any articipate in the development of the course, such as rough grading, etc., or would the entire cost be borne by the developer? Is it the Council'.s desire the developer be given the right to drill a well in Las Palmas Park for watering greens and fairways and would the City require a fee for this water? In La Mesa, the City has required 4-9-63 366 of the concessionaire the charge for nine holes be commensurate and not exceed charges at similar size courses, this to be an inducement for the local business. What would the Council feel is a proper charge in the light of the foregoing? What is the Council's view: should this be a nine hole course or an eighteen hole course? Does the Council pre- fer to set the minimum requirements of the City and have the matter go to bid or would this be a situation to be negotiated between the City and a private developer? Mayor Gautereaux recommended a proposal be made by the developer, and the matter be referred to the City Manager, the Superintendent of Parks, Director of Planning, and Park and Recrea- tion Advisory Board. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, we do want a golf course and we should attempt to interest some concessionaires in making proposals to us. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, to authorize the City Manager to inform the conces- sionaires the City is interested in a golf course and have them make proposals and to approve the Mayor's recommendation and the matter be referred to the City Manager, the Director of Plannin, the Superinten- dent of Parks and the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY CLERK STRATTON presented the Affidavit of Mailing Notices of Hear- ing on "F" Avenue (16th to 17th Street); the Affidavit of Mailing Notices of Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 8336 and setting date of hearing on "F" Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets; and the of gesolut'on of _I tention certificate of publication of the Notice of doption/ for "F" Avenue (16th to 17th Street). Ordered filed by unanimous vote, The report of the Director of Public Housing for the period ending March 29, 1963, was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN thanked the Council for the confidence they have placed in him for another year. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS requested clarification on the two pieces of property to be auctioned at 3:00 p.m. May 7th, 1963, and asked if it were to be handled as one unit at $67,500 or two separate pieces. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, that we have two parcels in one unit, the southerly half of the block between 27th and 28th Street and the full block between 29th and 28th Street all between National and "A" Avenues, minimum price to be $67,500. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLBURN inquired if the lands conveyed to the San Diego Unified Port District would be known as National City tidelands or San Diego tidelands. Mayor Gautereaux stated they would be known as San Diego Unified Port District tidelands. 4-9-63 367 Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 3:29 p.m. ATTEST: OR,.CITY OF NA (.NAL CITY, CA FORNIA CITY CLERK 4-9-63