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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 04-16 CC MIN368 National City, California, April 16, 1963 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allan, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Hess, Osburn, Ruehle, Stockman and Stratton. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Ave. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 9, 1963, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8350, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY" (Easement from Albert E. and Velma L. Heflin), 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. ORDINANCE NO. , 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 second reading. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the ordinance be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1068, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 835 AND ESTAB- LISHING A NEW ORDINANCE RELATING TO HOLIDAYS IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA". Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS read a letter of thanks to the Council for the new ordinance from Bella J. Bussey, President, National City Municipal Employees Association, which was ordered filed by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance of the City of National City, estab- lishing a sewer revenue fund and establishing sewer service charges was presented for the second reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the ordinance be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unani- mous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1069, "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING A SEWER REVENUE FUND AND ESTABLISHING SEWER SERVICE CHARGES." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Ordinance be adopted. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated the cost to the City for the Metropolitan Sewage Disposal Agree- ment would be $119,000 a year, the amount decreasing each year of the life of the contract, There is now $30,000 set up in the budget for sewer charges, leaving a balance of $89,000 to be raised. The sewer 4-16-63 369 charges will bring in amounts in excess of the need and will keep busi- ness and industry out of the City. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported the notices for the sale of three par- cels of property have been prepared as directed by the Council and sub- mitted to the City Clerk and published. Mayor Gautereaux stated he had received inquiries about the proposed sales and would discuss it later in the meeting. CITY CLERK STRATTON read the report of the City Manager and City Engin- eer on the April 10th hearing on Special Assessment Investigation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 on "F" Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets and their recommendation the project proceed under the 1911 Act Improve- ment Procedure. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the report be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. John Marsh, 913 Ethel Place, was present and stated the sewer service charge would result in a 24.2% increase in his tax rate and did not appear to be fiscal responsibility. He stated the ultimate cost to the taxpayer would be less if the City were to borrow money at the bank to meet the first year's payments to the Municipal Sewage System. He asked if people who are not now connected to the sewer will be assessed this charge. CITY MA NAGER HESS stated persons who are not hooked to the existing sewer mains through their own choice will be assessed the charge because the City is required to reserve for everyone in the City 8,000,000 gallons per day and there would be additional charges to the City later if the amount were not reserved now. Mr. Marsh stated he felt the public has not been kept informed on the matter. City Manager Hess stated the monies collected would be used for sewer payments only. Mrs. Robert Richards, 1411 E. 16th Street, was present and stated she had attended the California Water and Telephone Company hearings and knew they would not handle the billing of the sewer charge unless they were making something on it. She further stated reclaimed water is used for irrigation in Oceanside and would like to see this done in the future in National City. Jerry Stedman, 2725 "C" Avenue, was present and stated his opposition to the proposed sanitary landfill between National Avenue and "D" Avenue, between 27th and 30th Streets, He stated the canyon is a thing of beauty with many lovely old trees which should be preserved. He requested the final decision on the landfill be postponed. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and inquired what the cost of establishing our own sewage treatment plant would be. He further stated his main water usage is for irrigating his trees and never goes 4-16-63 370 into the sewer. He congratulated the Council on the completion of their year's service. He reported practically every store on National Avenue has a poster announcing the Maytime Band Review, but there is none on display in City Hall. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated studies had been made in regard to the City's own sewage disposal plant, but the cost would be about $2,000,000 and the bay has been condemned for sewage outran. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated a court order forced the contractual obligation of the Metropolitan Sewage Disposal System on the City of National City. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX answered Mr. Stedman's request, stating no definite action has been taken as yet, although a majority of the people in the area have petitioned the City to fill the canyon, it has been referred to the City Manager, the City Attorney, the Director of Planning and the City Engineer. COUNCILMAN HART was called out of the Council Chambers. THE HEARING ON "P" AVENUE1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT was held at this time. City Clerk Stratton state no written protests had been received. A.M. Cravens, 1645 "F" Avenue, was present and stated the property owners in the area are in favor of the improvement, the school could not sign the petition for the improvement but would go along with it. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and referred to the City Attorney for further proceedings under the 1911 Act. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. William Barton, 2917 "N" Avenue, was present and stated he wanted the canyon in Las Palmas Park near his home taken care of...it is full of mosquitoes because of the standing water. He stated he had been prom- ised it would be taken care of but nothing has been done. CITY MANAGER HESS stated this is where the proposed golf course will be and drainage will be taken care of then. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the matter be referred to the City Manager and the Public Works Department to see if water can be pumped out of the area. Carried by unanimous vote. Hart absent. Raymond Evans of San Diego, a contractor representing Mr. Slepko, requested permission to tie on to National City Sewer System the prop- erty between Sweetwater Road and 32nd Street where they make a triangle. The property is to be improved and is in the area of the proposed Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District No. 1 Annexation. He presented pictures of the proposed improvements to the City Manager. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the annexation might not transpire and the City would have a county sewer connection, and inquired if the principals would share the cost of the hook-up. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX recommended it be worked out 4-16-63 371 between the City Manager and Mr. Evans. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, to approve the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. Carol Schewell, 2609 Cagle, representing the American Field Service Committee of Sweetwater Union High School was present and sold tickets to the American Field Service International Banquet at 6:30, April 29, 1963. Candy Ferkovich, the National City high school student who will be sent as an exchange student to another country next year was intro- duced, Mrs. Milton McQueen, 2026 "D" Avenue, was present and protested the sewer charge and the cutting down of the trees on "D" Avenue. She stated the trees across the street from her home were still standing and requested they be left as they are. CITY MANAGER HESS explained the trees were being removed because the roots in the future would break up the curbs and sidewalks. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he and all the members of the Council appreciate the beauty of the trees but it is a matter of necessity they be removed, they will be replaced with new trees. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated there had been a petition to have some of the trees removed because of the sidewalk damage and notices were sent to everyone on "rD" Avenue between 16th and 20th Streets ask- ing if anyone would protest the removal of the trees. Mrs. McQueen said she has not received the notice and does not think her neighbors had. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the matter be referred to the City Manager, the Superintendent of Parks and the City Forester for immediate action and report to the Council next week. Carried by unani- mous vote. Absent: Hart. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated there is a need for the Civil Service ordinance to be brought up to date, City Manager Hess said Mr. Shulman of the State Personnel Board, recommended both the Civil Service and City Mana- ger Ordinance be clarified and brought up to date. The State Personnel Board can revise the ordinances and could undertake the project in June, 1963, at a cost to the City of about $200 and recommended he be given the authority to have the new ordinances prepared by the State Personnel Board for the approval of the Council. Moved by Alien, sec- onded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved if the cost is not more than $200 to $300. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hart. VICE MAYOR ALLEN reported he had discussed with the City Manager and the City Attorney the problem of the back pay for the Police and the City Attorney suggested a memo be filed to set a pre-trial date. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved and he be instructed to set a pre-trial date, CITY ATTORNEY 4-16-63 372 CARSTENS explained normal procedure is for a complaint to be filed on behalf of the plaintiff and an answer filed by the other party (in this case the City). This was done several months ago. The next step would be for the moving party to file a memo of setting the pre-trial date, This has not been done. In some cases it is appropriate for the defen- dant to take the action on its own behalf. Motion carried by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hart. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he believed there was still misunderstanding about a portion of the sewer charge ordinance. He wanted to clarify the charges for those outside the City limits so the people in Lincoln Acres would know they are not included in the situation and will not pay double. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated in regard to the advertising of the land to be auctioned on May 7th, he has had a protest from a businessman who is interested in purchasing the block between National and "A" Avenues, 27th to 28th Street. This block, for the purposes of the auction, has been halved, the north half to be put to bid at a minimum of $22,500, the south half is part of a block and a half parcel with a minimum of $67,500. In order to purchase the one block he would have to submit bids on the entire two blocks. Mayor Gautereaux inquired what could be done,. Councilman Morgan stated to change the land parcels offered now would cause us to lose the written offer. Mayor Gautereaux asked why the offer had not been negotiated, why it was put to bid. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated since we had accepted three written bids and had advertised on that basis, no change could be made, that a greater injustice would be done than by having the sale as advertised. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he believed an error had been made in setting up the parcels of land for auction. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX requested clarification of the terms under which the auction is to be conducted. It was agreed that anyone could make an oral bid, the bidding would not be limited only to those who submitted a written bid. It was further agreed the auction would start with the highest written bid, the first oral bid would have to be ten percent higher than the highest written bid, the second and all follow- ing oral bids would be in increments of at least one dollar. CITY ATTOR- NEY CARSTENS read the advertisement of the notice of auction and pointed out there was a provision for the Council to reject all bids. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 15,008.33 Traffic Safety 1,603.31 Park 1,160.39 Harbor 227.45 Trust & Agency 25.00 Special Street 650.45 Park Construction 1,877.03 Total $ 20,551.96 4-16-63 373 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: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. RESOLUTION NO. 8351, "AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND" (Lee 3. Morgan Construction Co., $192.30; Pace Construction Co., $2,370) was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux, Nays: None. Absent: Hart. Abstaining: Morgan. The minutes of meeting of the Library Board of Trustees, April 3, 1963, were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY CLERK STRATTON announced the April meeting of County League of California Cities on April 19th. A communication from the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, expressing thanks for the services of Mrs. Hazel Stockman was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. A copy of a communication from the National City Chamber of Commerce to Senator Alan Short regarding SB 845, pertaining to selling on Sunday was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the communication be filed. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated there is a large proportion of the popu- lation of the City of National City who do not observe Sunday as their Sabbath and feels the Council should oppose SB 845. Motion to file carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, a resolution be.prepared in opposition to SB 845, to be sent to Senator Short and our own legislators. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn. Morgan. Absent: Hart, Nays: Gautereaux. Abstaining: A copy of a communication from the National City Chamber of Commerce to Mayor Dail regarding a field and research laboratory was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Morgan, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution urging the location for a field laboratory relating to the prevention and control of water pollution. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. The minutes of the meeting of the San Diego County Water Authority on March 14, 1963, were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. A copy of a communication from the Chief Administrative Officer, County of San Diego to the Board of Supervisors in regard to the proposed staf- fing and compensation legislation of the Oceanside Judicial District was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. 4-16-63 CITY MANAGER HESS reported a meeting was held in his with the following in attendance: Mrs. Stockman, Mr. Osburn, in regard to the question of the possibility 374 office April 16th Foster and Mr. of an access road in the vicinity of the westerly end of existing 30th Street as requested by Phil Creaser at last week's meeting. The following mutual conclusion was reached: 1. Because Metropolitan Sewer right-of-way is adjacent to the railroad, the developers of the project are preparing an access road atop the interceptor sewer, and we feel Wilson Avenue should be the primary link between 24th and 30th Street. 2. It is desirable to develop Coolidge Avenue as a link between 24th and 30th Street. 3. To provide access to the Bahia Vista Industrial Corporation area having 30th Street dead end into their property and not continue through to 24th Street via Wilson Avenue would not be in the best interest of the orderly development of the industrial area. 4. In view of the many intangibles, it is felt the plan outlined by Mr. Creaser, supplemented by information supplied by Clint Matthews, would not enhance development of the industrial area nor be in the best interest of the people of National City. City Manager Hess recommended an alternate proposal to allow for development in the area and that is: Mr. Creaser to purchase only a portion of the land from Bahia Vista and an additional portion of City -owned land, all of which would lie immediately to the South of 30th Street and could be extended through to Wilson Avenue, and there would still be access to the railroad. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, the City Manager's recommendation be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to try to make arrangements with Mr. Creaser and Mr. Matthews. Clint Matthews, representing Bahia Vista, was present and stated it would not work because Mr. Creaser wants a square piece of property and can only pay $30,000 per acre. Motion carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan, Absent: Hart. COUNCILMAN OULBURN and VICE MAYOR ALLEN asked to be notified of the meeting with Mr. Creaser, CITY MANAGER HESS read a communication from the National City Little League Auxiliary requesting free use of 14 folding tables and 175 fold- ing chairs to be used at a dance for the benefit of the Little League on April 20th at VFW Hall in National City. City Manager Hess recom- mended they be allowed the use of the chairs and tables under the fol- lowing conditions: 1. They pick up the equipment. 2. They return the equipment. 3. A fee of $1.00 be charged. Moved by Alien, sec- onded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS reported he has a liability insurance policy for the company of Tessier and Tessier relative to compensation insurance and 4-16-63 375 recommended it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS stated, under the new Wage and Classification Plan, a request for a step increase for Fireman Paul Webster has been received from the Fire Chief and recommended the step increase be approved. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the step increase be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS stated a corrected endorsement on our fire insurance policy, which was originally submitted to us in incorrect form, has been received and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS stated because of the Unified Port District, it will be necessary to prepare an assignment of agreement relative to the tidelands which would involve the City of National City and the Cali- fornia Water and Telephone Company for the installation of water mains, etc. in the tidelands area. City Manager Hess suggested it be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the Police and Fire Radio Equip- ment, he would like to have the Council's authority to have as an open- ing date for the bids set at May 6, 1963, 3:00 p.m. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart, RESOLUTION NO. 8352, "TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM HARBOR FUND TO TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND ($5,170.00)", was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS read a communication from the After -Prom Chairman of Sweetwater Union High School and the president of the Sweetwater P.T.A. requesting use of the facilities of the Main Hall of the Community Building, the PA system, kitchen and annex for their after -prom activi- ties, beginning at 11:30 p.m, on May 17th to 4:30 a.m. on May 18th. The activities will be supervised and chaperoned by the Senior Parents of the Sweetwater High School. City Manager Hess recommended approval of the activities as outlined. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. 4-16.63 376 CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Leeds, Hill and Jewett report on the Cali- fornia Water and Telephone Company has been received and recommended it be filed by the City Clerk to be made available to members of the Coun- cil. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the report be filed with the City Clerk. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart, CITY CLERK STRATTON stated the petitions for Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District No. 1 Annexation have been checked by the Registrar of Voters for verification of signatures. Registrar Charles J. Sexton's certifi- cation stated sufficient signatures to proceed with the annexation are valid. City Clerk Stratton recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of a Resolution. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Clerk's recommendation be approved. Carried by unani- mous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported the Board of Administration, California State Employees' Retirement System (Thirty-first Annual Financial Report and Report of Operations) has been received and will be on file in her office. CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from the State Board of Equali- zation acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 8343 and stating the Resolution adopted by the City of San Diego in regard to the erroneous taxes has not been received. Communication ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from U. S. Senator Clair Engle stating his interest in locating a Veterans Hospital in Southern Cali- fornia and the construction of a South Bay Ship Channel and thanked her for forwarding Resolutions in regard to these matters. Communication was ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from State Senator Jack Schrade expressing appreciation for her letter in regard to Senate Bill 344. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY CLERK STRATTON stated she had been advised Assembly Bill 1512, per- taining to consolidation of all local elections with the primary elec- tions, is to come up for hearing before the Committee on Elections and Reapportionment tomorrow and recommended telegrams opposing AB 1512 be sent to our legislators this afternoon. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Clerks recommendation be approved and the City Clerk authorized to notify members of the committee and our hw-makers by let- ter or telegram, our opposition to this bill. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Hart. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported in regard to the drainage problem on Sec- ond Street, east of Harbison. He has been in contact with the City 4-16-63 377 Engineer's office in San Diego and they have reviewed the situation. Prior to the subdivision, 60.5 acres drained into the area, now 59.8 acres drain into it. In their opinion the difficulty is caused by the twelve inch pipe which is inadequate and take the position the City of San Diego has no responsibility in this matter. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX recom- mended in view of this report and previous report of the City Manager and the City Attorney and the proposed 1911 Ace Improvement, the City install proper drainage. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City put in the drainage and do it before next winter's rains. Robert Stoudt, 3133 E. 2nd Street, was present and inquired the approximate cost of the improvement on this street. City Engineer Poster stated Mr. Stoudt could get this information from Mr. Onley in his office. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. The recommendation of the Planning Commission at their regular meeting of April loth, in regard to Coles Manor Subdivision, approving the ten- tative map subject to 14 stated conditions. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Planning Commission's recommendations be approved. Car- ried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported receipt of a communication from the First Christian Spiritualist Church at 12th and Coolidge Avenue requesting to set up parking requirements. The Director of Planning requested no action be taken at the present time as the City Manager, City Engineer and herself will have a recommendation to make next week. UNIFIED PORT COMMISSIONER RUEHLE reported he has completed arrangements for the City Employees and their families to view the facilities of the Unified Port District from the boat Marietta, San Diego Harbor Excur- sions, from 12:15 to 1:30 on Saturday, April 27, 1963. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, a vote of thanks to the Unified Port District be extended by the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. Carrie Johnson, 3718 - 42nd Street, San Diego, Junior Bowling Instructor at the Palm Bowl, Imperial Beach, was present and requested the Mayor and the Council to proclaim April 20, 1963, as Junior Bowling Day. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Mayor proclaim April 20th Junior Bowl- ing Day. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager and Police Chief be directed to look into pay for thosepolice matrons who work on call and who have not received additional compensation for a number of years at budget time. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. Chester Lemon, applicant for taxi permit, was present and was told to return next week as the Council had not received his request for pro- cessing prior to the meeting. 4.16-63 378 Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:03 p.m. ATTEST: / 7; TIONAL CITY, LIFORNI CITY CLERK