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National City, California, May 7, 1963
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 1:34 p.m.
by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, B. J. Gautereaux,
Hess, Kerr, Stockman and Stratton.
The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City
Manager Hess, followed with invocation by the Rev. Ted Hicks, Calvary
Baptist Church.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX requested permission to deviate from the agenda to pre-
sent a twenty-five year service pin to Police Sgt. Alton Oyer.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting
of April 23, 1963, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by
Alien, seconded by Hart, the minutes of the special meeting of April 26,
1963, be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
RESOLUTION NO. 8366, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF 'BANK ACC-
OUNT FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT APW-CALIF-59G", was read. Moved by Hart,
seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8367, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF BANK ACC-
OUNT FOR PUBLIC t ORKS PROJECT AP`d-CALIF-58G", was read. Moved by Hart,
seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8368, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY"
(Mabel Zitnik and Harry J. Wuest slope easement for storm drain), was
read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8369, "RESOLUTION ENDORSING SOUTH BAY SHIP CHANNEL", was
read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted.
Councilman Morgan stated the Council has already adopted a Resolution
endorsing the South Bay Channel through the Tijuana River Bed, City
Attorney Carstens stated the Resolution was written at the direction of
the Council, who voted unanimously for such a Resolution at the regular
meeting of April 23, 1963. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8370, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK (Highland Avenue - Divi-
sion Street to Fourth Street and Eighteenth Street to Thirtieth Street)",
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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8371, "RESOLUTION OF GOVERNING BODY OF APPLICANT (7th
Street Drainage Project - APW-CALIF-60G)", was read. Moved by Allen,
seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the fol-
lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8372, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (7th Street Storm
Drainage Project - APW-CALIF-60G)", was read. Moved by Colburn, sec-
onded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8373, "RESOLUTION AF)ROVING CONTRACT (Pace Construction
Co,oany for Project APW-CALIF-60G)", was read. Moved by Colburn, sec-
onded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8374, "RESOLUTION OPPOSING ENABLING LPGISLATION FOR
PUBLIC Ol-1NERSHIP OF TRANSIT SYSTEM AT THE PRESENT TIME", was read.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported a certificate of insurance for Arnold
J. Martin, California Wood Products Company, has been received and
appears to be in proper form and recommended it be filed. Moved by
Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Attorney's recommendation be approved.
Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported receipt of three certificates of insur-
ance for Pace Construction Cor;pany for the 7th Street Storm Drain job;
Workmen's compensation, property damage and comprehensive liability,
all of which appear to be in proper form and recommended they be filed.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney's recommendation
be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented:
General Fund $ 15,452.83
Traffic Safety 1,806.31
Park 988.67
Retirement 5,248.53
Harbor 8,250.38
Special Street 6.59
Park Construction 696.27
Payroll 115,369.12
Total $147,818.70
?'loved 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, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
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The opening of the sealed bids for city owned property at Fourth and
Palm was held at this time. There was one written bid only from James
White, James White Oil Co., represented by Kendrick, Maurer & Smith, in
the amount of $45,000 for the northeast corner of Palm Avenue and Fourth
Street, consisting of 100 feet fronting Palm Avenue and 150 feet front-
ing on Fourth Street. The bid price was net to the City and contingent
upon use of the land for a service station, over -size sign and three
35 foot driveways. No one was present in the audience to present a
verbal bid. No bids were received for the entire parcel as advertised,
Morton Stierer of Kendrick, Maurer & Smith, was present and explained
the bid submitted included the brokerage fees and stated a total of
$4000 *
$49,000 of which ffr.oltact was brokerage fees and closing costs; the net
amount to the City to be $45,030. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the bid be accented and referred to the City Manager and Director of
Planning to work out the contingencies. Director of Planning Stockman
stated the property was zoned for service station and zone variances
for the oversized driveways and sign could be granted. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays:
Morgan. Abstaining: Hart.
Mrs. Robert Richards, 1411 E. 16th Street, was present and stated her
disapproval of the twelve apartment buildings to be built at 18th and
nJ" Avenue.
COUNCILMAN COL3URN read a copy of a communication from John Hancock to
City Manager Fletcher of San Diego in regardto an order for plastic
picnic furniture the City of San Diego proposes to purchase. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Allen, the City of National City recommend to the
City of San Diego to look into the possibility of furnishing their
parks with redwood furniture of local manufacture. Councilman Hart
stated he did not believe the City Council should "pressure" any group
in this regard. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays:
Moved by Allen, seconded by
a letter of congratulations
City for the winning of the
Carried by unanimous vote.
Morgan. Abstaining: Hart.
Colburn, the City Clerk be directed to send
to the Junior Chamber of Commerce of National
top honors at their State Convention.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN inquired what action is being taken in regard to the
sanitary fill at 30th Street, National to "Dn Avenue. Director of Plan-
ning Stockman replied the City Attorney is still looking into the mat-
ter of whether a petition for zone variance can be acted upon any par-
cel of ground that is not signed by the property owner. No action can
be taken until the Attorney's report is made.
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COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated in regard to the high-rise apartments which
did not materialize, the City has given away at least 3,000 feet of
land, and the twelve units which are to go up in place of the apart-
ments are each financed by a separate loan. Under the circumstances,
it should be classified as a subdivision and the developer should put
in the streets, curbs and sidewalks.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a communication from Jack R. Trease, Principal,
Kimball School, and Rosemarie Siraguza, President Kimball P.T.A.,
requesting use of the Community Building in Kimball Park, Saturday
evening, May 18th, for a benefit dance to raise money for a first grade
student suffering from leukemia, believed to be terminal. Edward Granz,
of Los Angeles, who was present, suggested City of Hope Hospital in Los
Angeles be contacted in regard to the child. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Colburn, the request be granted on a rent free basis if the building
is available on that date and for a substitute night if May 18th is
taken. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the National City Chamber of Commerce has
appointed a Transportation Committee to study the transit problem and
as previously agreed by the Council, he would apooint the same committee
members to serve aS a Transportation Advisory Committee to the Mayor:
Don Torbett, Chairman; Dr. Hugh Rockwell, Vice Chairman; J. P. McClure,
Janette Thornburg, John Dyster, Tony McCune, Porter Peterson, John
Gilmore, demo Jails, Jim Jenkins, E. J. Christman, Tom Cosby, Ed Wright,
and Danny Martin. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the Mayor appoint
the Chamber's Committee as a Transportation Advisory Committee. Carried
by unanimous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a communication from W. H. Hutcheon, President,
National City police Officers Association, in regard to a Memorial Ser-
vice, honoring those Law Enforcement Officers who have given their
lives in the service of their cor:nunities, at Balboa Park Organ Pavil-
lion on Oednesday, May 15, 1963.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a communication from Police Chief Cagle requesting
hill to proclaim May 12 through 18, 1963, as National Police Week. Moved
by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the proclamation be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he has been requested by the National City -
Chula Vista Board of Realtors to proclaim May 12 through 18, 1963, as
Realtor T'eek. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the proclamation
be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
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CITY CLERK STRATTON reported bids for Police and Fire Radio were opened
at 3:00 p.m., May 6, 1963, in her office. One bid only was received:
Motorola, Police net bid, $13,059 and Fire net bid, $7,995. City Mana-
ger Hess recommended the bid be accepted. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY CLERK STRATTON announced the result of bids for Southwest Storm
Drain (CALIF-APW-59G) opened in her office at 3:30 p.m. on May 6, 1963,
as follows: M. Arrieta, $76,859.80; Cameron Brothers Construction Co.,
$72,154.94; ',ace Construction.Co., $71,725.86; Long, Marker & Hawley,
$72,861.36; V. R. Dennis Construction Co., $77,933.00; Paul-Ek Equip-
ment Co., $90,611.15; John Hansen Construction Co., $81,039.20; Edmond
J. Vadnais & Co., $83,999.20; F.. V. Hutchison Co., Inc., $72,816.70;
Ham Brothers Construction Co., Inc., $83,963.40; Einer Brothers, Inc.,
$95,611.00; and L. B. Butterfield, Inc., $69,855.00. City Manager Hess
recommended a tentative award of contract be made to the L. B. Butter-
field Co. and the City Manager be authorized to communicate with H.H.F.A.
and inform them of the Council's intentions. Moved by Morgan, seconded
by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: None,
A cony of a letter from Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District to
the County Board of Supervisors was presented. Moved by Morgan, sec-
onded by Colburn, the letter be filed. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen.
The Minutes of the South Bay Irrigation District Board of Directors of
April 2, 1963, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan,
the minutes be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen.
COUNCILMAN HART left the Council Chamber.
The recommendation of the Civil Service Commission in regard to Police
Patrolman specifications was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Hart.
The minutes of the Civil Service Commission meeting of April 17, 1963,
were presented, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the minutes be
filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Morgan,
Gautereaux. Nays: Allen. Absent: Hart.
REQUEST FOR REFUND of $25 performance bond by George W. Shidier, 1115
E. 6th Street, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the
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refund be approved and warrant ordered drawn. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None, Absent: Hart.
An application for Person to Person Transfer of Off Sale Beer and Wine
license from Alton R. and Dorothy E. Folckemer to Speedy Mart No. 66,
was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the application be
filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hart.
An application for a person to person transfer of On -Sale Beer License
under name of Border Properties, Inc. to do business under name of
Trail's End at 2511 Sweetwater Road was presented. Moved by Colburn,
seconded by Alien, the application be filed. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent:
Hart.
COUNCILiyAN HART returned.
Communication from the State Division of Highways in regard to the pro-
posed routing and development of ten miles of freeway 280 easterly from
near the Sweetwater Reservoir to U. S. 80 in the City of E1 Cajon, was
read and ordered filed by unanimous vote.
OPENING OF SEALED BIDS FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY, entire block bounded by
National and "A" Ave., and by 28th and 29th Street and the south z of
the block bounded by National and "A" Ave., and by 27th and 28th Street,
was held at this time. Two sealed bids were received: James P. Peltier
and Donald K. McCredie bid $68,025.00 net to the City, purchaser to pay
closing costs; Ward Fitspatrick, P. O. Box 1176, Chula Vista, bid
$67,500.00. There being no other sealed bids, Mayor Gautereaux asked
if there were any bids from interested persons present, stating the
lowest oral bid acceptable would be ten percent higher than the highest
sealed bid. Ward Fitzpatrick was ?resent and bid $74,828.00 net to the
City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the bid of $74,828.00 be
accepted and placed in escrow. Carried by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION from Chief Administrative Officer Heggland regarding
AB 96, 1795, and 2059 was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote.
COMMUNICATION from City Manager Hess recommending the payment of sick
leave and vacation benefits upon retirement be made in full to save a
day's pay for each holiday falling within the retirement period was
presented, Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's
reco-,unendation be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
A petition for improvement of Division Street from Gilbert Lane to
Laurel Avenue was presented along with the Engineer's recommendation
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the project be allowed to proceed. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn,
the petition be approved and referred to the City Attorney and the City
Engineer for processing. Carried by unanimous vote.
A petition requesting Lantana Drive between Fourth and Fifth Streets be
limited to "No Parking" on one side of the street only, was presented.
Moved by Morgan, seconded by Gautereaux, to grant the request. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: Allen.
The minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting of April 4,
1963, were Presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the minutes
be referred to the budget Committee. Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Colburn, there be a five minute recess.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux. Councilmen pres-
ent: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Councilmen absent:
None.
OPENING OF SEALED BIDS for t;:e sale of City owned property, the north
half of block bounded by 27th and 28th Streets, and National and "A"
Avenues, was held at this time. Two sealed bids were received: Abe
and Rose Orley for $22,650 and George H. Webster for $23,500. There
was no one present in the audience to offer an oral bid. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Morgan, the bid of $23,500 be accepted and the prop-
erty put in escrow. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:
Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS read a letter from the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Thomas H. Cosby Jr., Post 4630, inviting the Council to attend the
Memorial Day Services at La Vista Cemetery on Thursday, May 30th.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER HESS read a request from the Veterans of Foreign Velars,
requesting permission to sell poppies and recommended they be allowed
to sell the poppies on a no -fee basis and have the Mayor proclaim May
24th and 25th as Poppy Days. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the
City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:
None.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated he has received a grant deed from Terry Caster
in regard to the dedication of the alley and recommended it be referred
to the City Attorney. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City
Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan.
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CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the City's participation in the
cost of paving the alley dedicated by Caster, he has been informed that
Caster's organization will bear the full cost of the paving.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated Raymond Evans, representing the Aluminum Build-
ing Siding Company, requested sewer hook-up for property outside the
City limits (Junction of Sweetwater Road and Thirty -Second Street) and
is willing to pay double fee ($490) for the service. City Manager Hess
recommended we allow the connection to be made at the double charge and
later if and when the area is annexed to the City the double charge
would revert back. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the City Mana-
ger's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit;
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY TANAGER HESS read a communication from D. C. Reopelle, Principal,
El Toyon School, inviting City Officials to participate in a luncheon
program at Las Palmas Pool in connection with their entertaining 40
school children from Tecate for the day, May 16, 1963. Ordered filed
by unanimous vote.
A meeting of the Real Estate Committee was set for Thursday, May 9th,
at 10:00 a.m.
CITY MANAGER HESS read the official notification from Bill Haggard,
South Region Director, Pony and Colt Baseball, the South Region Tourna-
ment for the Pony League will be held in National City the week of
and the .,Western D'visi'on Tournament the week of gustle9 s�ec-
h
August 12th, Ordered iz e y unanimous vote. ve vy
onded by Colburn, the City Manager be authorized to participate in pro-
motional activities for the Pony League Tournament. Carried by unani-
mous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 8375, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF $100,000.00
FROM GENERAL TO SPECIAL STREET FUND", was read. Moved by Hart, seconded
by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 8376, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF $75,000 FROM
GENERAL FUND TO DRAINAGE FUNDt', was read. Moved by Hart, seconded by
Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -
wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS read a communication from Howard S. Colburn, Jr.,
President, American Field Service, thanking the Mayor and City Council
for the use of Kimball Hall Community Center on April 29th, Ordered
filed by unanimous vote.
CITY vAli ER HESS read a request from the American Field Service for
the use of twelve tables and one hundred thirty chairs on a no -fee or
$1.00 rental basis on Saturday, May 11, from 7 to 11:00 a.m. at their
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first annual fund raising breakfast to be held at the east end of the
South Bay Plaza Parking Lot. City Manager Hess recommended they be
permitted to use the chairs and tables on a $1.00 rental basis with the
proviso their organization pick up the tables and chairs and return
them and do this through the office of B. J. Gautereaux. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's request be approved.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS read a communication from an employee, Francis X.
Miller, stating he is to retire as of Tuesday, April 30th. Moved by
Allen, seconded by Morgan, the letter be filed. Carried, by the fol-
lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.
Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated Fireman William Wright is eligible for a step
increase to Step B as of May 1st and has been approved by the depart-
ment head. City Manager Hess recommended the increase be approved.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER HESS reported clean up of the area where the city owned
two story buildings were removed does not meet the requirements and
recommended authority be given to B. J. Gautereaux to contact those
involved and request proper clean up within ten days and further recom-
mended the bonds be held until such time as clean up is accomplished.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Manager's recommendation be
approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated in regard to the paragraph in the minutes
of the South Bay Irrigation District if any conclusions are reached,
he will present them to the City Council.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated the City Council adopted Resolu-
tion No. 8205 by unanimous vote on October 16, 1962, whereby the U.S.
Government was to advance monies, not to exceed $15,500, to aid in the
financing of the preliminary planning of a new civic center. On the
same date the City Council entered into a contract with the architect
for the necessary documents to co:,.ply with the contract with the Fed-
eral Government. On October 18, 1962, the City Council, by a majority
vote selected the city owned land from 13th to 15th Street east of "D"
Avenue as the site for the construction of the civic center. The plans
have now been prepared and were presented to the Planning Commission
last night for their approval. The Planning Commission recommends the
City Council approve the preliminary plans. The Planning Commission
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approved the site by a majority vote. James Bird, Architect, of Freeland
and Bird, was present and displayed charts showing the elevations,
general floor plans and overall use of the site. COUNCILMAN COLBURN
asked about the drainage channel and Architect Bird stated they pro-
posed to divert the present channel through a closed concrete drainage
system. COUNCILMAN MORGAN inquired what access the police vehicles
would have. Architect Bird pointed out access through 13th and 15th
Streets, stating "D" Avenue is too heavily travelled for direct access.
Architect Bird then displayed a scale model of the proposed civic cen-
ter and the Mayor invited all those present to step forward for a close
look. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the preliminary plans as
outlined by Mr. Bird be approved. COUNCILMEN HART and MORGAN stated
they favored the plans but not the location. VICE MAYOR ALLEN inquired
if all the Department Heads were satisfied with the amount of square
feet; also if with the emergency operation center which will be part of
the civic center, would it be possible to get 50% of the cost back.
CITY MANAGER HESS stated this would be contingent upon conformity to
regulations. E. H. .ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, inquired if arrangements
were for a restaurant or just a lunchroom in the building. He also
stated this should be placed before the citizens and suggested the
parking area be under the building. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the major-
ity of the Council has indicated they want to bring the civic center
before the people but it requires a 4/5 vote and the site was selected
by the Council and a group of responsible citizens. Mrs. Robert Richards
stated she liked the plans and objected to the ordinance which made it
impossible to put civic buildings in the city parks. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart,
Morgan.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated with the Council's permission he would schedule
evening hearings on the civic center giving the people an opportunity
to voice their thinking on the proposed civic center and its location,
and the purpose of achieving it through an initiative election. Moved
by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Mayors recommendation be approved.
COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated there should be an agenda prepared for each
hearing. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX recommended placing the funds received from the sale
of the three parcels of city owned land today in the General Fund ear-
marked for a fund to be created and identified as a Civic Center site
and kept for this purpose. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the
Mayor's recommendation be approved. CDUNCILMAN MORGAN stated some of
the money should go into needed streets. COUNCILMAN COLBURN inquired
if money was earmarked and we received matching funds would the
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indebtedness of the bonds be to the taxpayers for the other half, and
if so, would the earmarked money have to go into the building or could
it be used for development of landscaping and access streets. MAYOR
GAUTERMAUX stated the money would be for the Purpose of acquiring the
civic center and the disbursing of the funds at a later time could be
reverted. Mrs. Robert Richards asked if landscaping and sidewalks were
not included in the preliminary plan submitted. Architect Bird replied
curbs and walks were not included in the estimate as off -site work does
not come within the terms of the federal funds. Carried, by the follow-
ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan,
CITY MANAGER MESS stated as the City has entered into an agreement with
the Federal Government for advance planning money, the City must submit
to the Federal Government no later than May 14th a completed form for
which the Council must furnish direction. If the material is not for-
warded in time, it is possible the City will have to bear the expense
for architectural fees already incurred. Points 5, 8, 10 and 11 must
be resolved today. MAYOR GAtYIEREAUX recommended August 1, 1963, be
set as the date on which the preparation of detailed final plans will
begin under Point 5. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Mayor's
recomendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. Moved by
Colburn, seconded by Alien, the final plans will be completed about
January 1, 1964. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen,
Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. Moved by Colburn, seconded
by Allen, under Point 8, the approximate month and year when applicant
plans to undertake construction be March, 1964. Carried, by the fol-
lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart,
Morgan. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, under Point 10 (A) the
anticipated cash is $200,000 and Point 10 (B-2) general obligation
bonds to be authorized and the City Manager to determine the amount.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn,
Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan.
COUJNCILMAN MORGAN left the Chamber.
Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, under Point 11, hearings are to
be held starting about June 1, 1963, and an election held as a result
of initiative petition, about October 1, 1963. Carried, by the fol-
lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart.
Absent: Morgan.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Gautereaux, there be a five minute recess.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan.
The meeting reconvened at 5:30.p.m. Council members present: Allen,
Colburn, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Hart, Morgan.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8377, "APPROVING THE COMPLETED PLANNING DOCUMENTS PRE-
PARED vlITH AN ADVANCE FROM THE UNITED SPATES OF AMERICA UNDER THE TERMS
OF PUBLIC LAW 560, 83RD CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES AS AMENDED", 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, Morgan.
ACCOUNT
RESOLUTION NO. 8378, "AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF BANK/FOR PLANNING
PROJECT NO. P-CALIF-3598", was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by
Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote
to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent:
Hart, Morgan. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager
be directed to forward the documents pertaining to the proposed civic
center to the proper agencies. Carried, by the following vote to -wit:
Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hart, Morgan.
VICE MAYOR ALLEN inquired about obtaining a transparent cover for the
model of the proposed civic center. Architect Bird stated one would
be provided. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Alien, the City Manager
be directed to obtain permission from banks and other businesses to
display the model to enable as many as possible to view it. Carried,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays:
None. Absent: Hart, Morgan.
James Bird introduced his associate, 'falter Kukimoto.
CITY CLERK STRAn`tON distributed copies of HB 3881 which were supplied
by Congressman Van Deerlin's office. City Manager Hess stated he and
the Mayor had requested additional information on the subject.
CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from Congressmen Bob 4ilson
in regard to the Resolution urging the location of a Federal Field
Laboratory in the San Diego area. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
Absent: Hart, Morgan.
CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from Lionel Van Deerlin in
regard to Resolution No. 8355. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK STRATTON read two communications from State Senator Jack
Schrade in regard to location of Federal Field Laboratory in the San
Diego area and opposition to A.B. 1512. Ordered filed by unanimous
vote. Absent: Hart, Morgan.
CITY CLERK STRATTON read a communication from the California Water and
Telephone Company in regard to the installation of water service to
Coles Manor Sub -division. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent:
Hart, Morgan.
CvUNCILMAN COLBURN requested the Council to recognize Charles Poe,
Chairman of the Planning Commission, present in the audience.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8379, "URGING TES, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
TO GIVE STRONG CONSIDERATION TO THE PURCHASE OF PARK FURNITURE AND
EQJIFMENT FROM THE JOHN HANCOCK FURNITURE MANUFACTURING CO.", 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, Morgan. COUNCILMAN COLBURN requested a copy be
sent to John Hancock Manufacturing Co.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a communication from the Girls Club of National
City, requesting May 12 through 18, 1963, be )roclaimed National Girls
Club Week. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the proclamation be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart, Morgan.
MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a communication from Robert Danley submitting the
names of five Sweetwater Union High School students to serve as an
advisory sub -committee to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board in
regard to a youth center. The names are: Sandra Holloway, Doug Canford,
Susan Carlson, James Williams and Patricia Chambers. It was further
requested the Council name the chairman. Robert Danley explained he
no longer lives in National City, although he still attends Sweetwater
Union High School and believes he is no longer eligible to serve in any
capacity on such a committee. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the ruling on
residence does not pertain in this particular appointment and recom-
mended the names as submitted be appointed to the Planning Committee
and that Robert Danley be included on the committee. Moved by Allen,
seconded by Colburn, the recox aendation of the Mayor be approved and
the letter be accepted and Robert Danley be notified that a person
serving on a committee who moves out of town serves out his term.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart, Morgan.
Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the meeting be closed. Carried..by
unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:48 p.m.
ATTEST:
YOR, G{ITY Off' NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
CITY CLERK
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