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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 05-07 CC MIN393 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. 5-7-63 394 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. 5-7-63 395 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. *Corrected by Council action 5/14/63 5-7-63 396 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. 5-7-63 397 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 5-7-63 398 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 5-7-63 399 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. 5-7-63 400 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 5-7-63 401 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 5-7-63 402 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 5-7-63 403 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. 5-7-63 404 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. 5-7-63 405 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 5-7-63