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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 06-11 CC MIN435 National City,. California, June n, 1963 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Absent: Colburn. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Hess, Osburn, Stockman, Stratton. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by the Rev, I. L. Clarke of the First Baptist Church. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 1963, be approved with the following addition to paragraph one, page 431, in regard to the Paris Theater: "Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's report be filed, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan." Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Colburn absent. COUNCILMAN ODLBURN arrived and took his place at the meeting. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement for the golf course in Las Palmas Park was ready for reading providing the Councilmen were in agreement on the terms of the contract, copies of which have been furnished them. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be read. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8401, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8402, "RESOLUTION THANKING THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL MAYTIME BAND REVIEW" was read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8403, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN ADDENDUM TO AN AGREEMENT" (removal of distillate oil tanks from city -owned land by Lee J. Morgan) was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. CITY CLERK STRATTON requested ratification of the following actions: appointing of election officers and rolling places, consolidation of six precincts into three in regard to the forthcoming election for the annexation of Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District No. 1. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Clerk's request in regard to polling places, appointment of election officers and the consolidation of pre- cincts be aoproved. Carried by unanimous vote, 6-11-63 436 Ordinance No. , an ordinance of the City of National City calling a special election on the 30th day of July, 1963, pertaining to the_annexa- tion of Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District No. 1 to the City of National City, was presented for reading. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the reading of the ordinance be waived and the ordinance adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1071, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE 30TH DAY OF JULY, 1963, PERTAINING TO THE ANNEXATION OF LOWER SWEETWATER LOCAL FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported certificates of insurance received for Billy I. Gentry for the construction of the Casa de Salud appear to be equal to or better than specified in the contract and recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Rev. Harold Wayman, 625 E. First Street, was present and stated he wanted to go on record as opposing the operation of the Paris Theater as outlined in the newspapers and assured the Council they have his support and the support of the citizens in doing whatever can be done about it. Mrs. Robert Richards, 1411 E. 16th Street, was present and stated the apathy of the citizens, as demonstrated in the poor turnout for the hearings on the new Civic Center, is what can lead to control In the hands of a few. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he wanted to submit to the Council for their consideration, although we might not have the legal right to censor films, the nature of the business did come under our jurisdiction; any time the moral stature of the community is threatened, we have the right to act on it. He recommended present ordinances be researched for pos- sible violations. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Mayor's recom- mendation be approved. Councilman Colburn stated in regard to the Rev. Wayman's offer of support, it is refreshing to have someone approach the Council constructively and not complaining. He further stated he would not want his wife and children to walk alone in such an area. Council- man Morgan said he hoped we would be able to keep the business from operating. Vice Mayor Alien said until we know what is actually going to be exhibited there is nothing to be done; prior to evidence of what will be done, we do not know whether it will be good or bad. Mayor Gautereaux stated we do have jurisdiction on the nature of the business that will come in. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 6-11-63 437 The Rev. Fay E. Brice, 1741 E. 8th Street, was present and thanked the Council for their action. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated National City has been honored by participa- tion in the foreign exchange student program and Constantine Meuser, exchange student from Western Germany, will leave June 23rd to return home. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the City of National City adopt a Resolution thanking Constantine Meuser for coming to the United States and hoping his stay here has been beneficial to world peace and a copy of the Resolution be sent to the community to which he will return. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he attended two functions on behalf of Mayor Gautereaux. He attended the graduation of the adult class at Sweet- water High School where 229 adults received their diplomas. The adult program was started by Mr. Killian in 1935 and has grown over the years. Mr. Killian is now retiring. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, a Reso- lution of thanks and appreciation for Mr. Killian's services to the City referred to the City Attorney. and community during his thirty-four years with the school district.bei Carried by unanimous vote. The second function Vice Mayor Allen attended was the Council Boy Scouts in Chula Vista. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to the National City Lions Club proposals there are three points set forth. First is the storage of the concert organ in the Community Building Annex under the supervision of their committee. A report from B. J. Gautereaux recommended the organ be encased to facilitate handling when not in use and to eliminate tampering; the Lions Club property custodian holds keys to the outside door of the annex and to their storage closet and is responsible for security in being diligent in locking same. Second, in regard to the proposed Vesper Services on Sunday afternoons in Kimball Park Bowl, they would have to be non -denominational and the schedule would have to be specific as the Park Bowl is used for many other activities and this would limit its use to others. If cleanliness of the bowl during the it would require custodial service booth set up within the area would special permit for use is granted, the City is responsible for the week preparatory to the Sunday use, not budgeted. Also a concession require policing. If this type of the same requirements and responsi- bility should be imposed as governs. Little League, Pony League, etc. within the Park. The concession booth would have to be of a portable nature that would meet the health code inspection if certain types of food were to be handled. In the case of variety shows, proper appli- cation should be filed stipulating their needs in lieu of a permit being issued. Also they would be instructed on liability insurance and other requisites. Third, the Easter Sunrise Service at Kimball Park Bowl 6-11-63 438 could be a City benefit. Consideration should be given in detail to the overall request. City Manager Hess recommended it be referred back to the Lions Club to make sure they are in accord with existing City policies. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recom- mendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to possible danger from the distil- late oil tanks on city owned property, there is nothing in the tanks. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to Vincent Miranda's operation of theaters in other cities, he has written to city managers in the three cities where he has theaters, asking specifically for their own personal observations concerning his operation, and requested they check with their police departments relative to the operation, and whether or not there had been any public expression concerning this type of film exhi- bition. To date replies have not been received. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported on bids for the improvement of Highland Avenue (Division to Fourth Street and 18th to 30th Street) which were opened in her office on June loth at 3:00 p.m. as follows: R. E. Hazard Contracting Co., $129,977,95; Kenneth H. Golden Co., $136,382.51; Griffith Company, $135,461.54; and V. R. Dennis Construction Company, $139,210.68. City Manager Hess recommended the contract for the improve- ment be awarded to R. E. Hazard Contracting Co., low bidder. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8404, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (HIGHLAND AVENUE - DIVISION STREET TO FOURTH STREET AND EIGHTEENTH STREET TO THIRTIETH)" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. The minutes of the Library Board of Trustees meeting of June 5th were presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the recommendations for reappointment be referred to the Mayor and the minutes filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from League of California Cities in regard to AB's 2015, 2017, 2018 (annexation), SB 344 (gas tax), AB 1419 (hotel -motel occu- pancy tax), and AB 1194 (56 hours for firemen) was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, we back the recommendations of the League on these bills and the City Clerk be directed to either call or tele- graph or whatever is necessary to our lawmakers prior to final vote, eliminating AB 1194. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the League of California Cities in regard to SB 949 and AB 1166 was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, we go along and back the recommendations of the League. Carried by unanimous vote. 6-11-63 439 The minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting of May 2nd were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from Engineering -Science, Inc. in regard to a meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee of the participating agencies of the San Diego Metropolitan Sewage Disposal System was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the City Manager and he be given authority to contact the City of San Diego on the actual status of the matter and report to the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. A Notice of Hearing of Application of San Diego Transit System for authority to increase fares to be held July 17, 1963, in San Diego, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the City Attorney and he be authorized, if he sees fit and if he thinks it would protect the interest of the citizens, to represent National City at the hearings. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated San Diego attorneys would be present and he does not think it is necessary to spend the money for duplicating the representation. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX said the public has a right to be defended against increased rates. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. The minutes of the May 31st meeting of the Board of Port Commissioners of the San Diego Unified Port District were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the Finance Committee voted yesterday a ten- tative budget be assembled and provided to each member of the Council for review prior to adoption of the final budget. At the same time, it was requested by the City Manager's office consideration be given to the various recommendations of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and following the final audit, consideration be given to the use of funds available at the end of the year for this purpose. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he received a communication from the Secretary of the National City Pony League requesting the use of the Community Building on a no -fee basis for a teen-age dance, proceeds to finance the transportation of the team which will leave National City for the World Series play-off in Washington, Pennsylvania, and recommended they be allowed the use of the building for a $1.00 rental fee. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8405, "AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $48,000 FROM THE GENERAL TO THE RETIREMENT FUND" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by 6-11-63 Colburn, the wit: Ayes: 440 Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS presented the notice of Committee meetings of the San Diego County Water Authority on June 13th. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he received a petition to remove the "two hour parking limit" signs on "A" Avenue between Ninth and Tenth Streets and recommended it be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended the Council adopt a resolution urging the location of the Flood Control Channel in the Geographic Center of the Sweetwater Valley similar to the one presented at last week's meeting by Mrs. Sherman, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, as the location of the highway will depend on the location of the channel. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved and a Resolution prepared similar to the Chamber of Commerce Resolution and the Resolution also include the location of the right of way for the highway. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the development of the project will embrace the Unified Port District, the Army Corps of Engineers, the State Division of Highways, the County, and both Chula Vista and National City. COUNCILMAN MORGAN inquired who would pay for the flood control channel. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the burden of the cost would be borne by the State and Federal Governments, with possibly some area shared by Chula Vista and National City. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, the Mayor select one member of the Council and arrange a meeting with the Mayor of Chula Vista and one member of his Council and try to come to a conclusion between the two cities and get this thing on the road. COUNCILMAN MORGAN asked if the Division of Highways is in agreement. They generally set up hearings. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX said hearings will be held. CITY MANAGER HESS stated Councilman Colburn and City Engineer Foster and himself attended a meeting three weeks ago at the Division of Highways and also present were representatives from Chula the Army Corps of Engineers and out very clearly the State does Vista, Unified Port District, the County, State Highway Division. It was pointed not intend to make any decisions or take any action until the two municipalities are in accord on boundary aline- ment and an agreement is reached. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Gautereaux stated it is past time when the two cities should reach agreement and requested Vice Mayor Allen to accompany him to speak with the Mayor of Chula Vista and continue to push forward toward an agree- ment. Councilman Morgan stated when a final decision is reached, he 6-11-63 441 would like the City Engineer to prepare a map to show exactly where it is going before he votes on it. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from the United States Conference of Mayors regarding the 1963 membership dues for the City of National City in the amount of $100. He recommended the member- ship be paid as we derive benefit from it. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved and payment of the dues be authorized. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported in regard to a concession at Las Palmas Pool, the individual who was authorized to operate the concession by Council action two months ago, decided he was no longer interested. Since then Jack Wilson, owner of a vending machine service, has indicated he would be interested in placing machines at the pool. Since receiving the pro- posal from Mr. Wilson, all vending operators in the area have been con- tacted, and although they indicated interest, their proposals have not been received to date. Mr. Wilson stated in his proposal there would be a commission of 15%, but did not state whether this was on net or gross. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, as Mr. Wilson was not present and other proposals have not been received, it be deferred for one week. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported last week the Council authorized her to state their approval of the San Diego County Water Authority's recommen- dation in regard to SBH and AB 1662, SB 1412, and AB 2747 to the legis- lators but failed to specify whether it was to be done by resolution, letter, telegram and she was awaiting further instructions. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, their recommendations be forwarded by letter, Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON presented a communication from Senator Jack Schrade in regard to AB 2571 and AB 661. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported receipt of Affidavits of Publication for the notice inviting sealed proposals on Highland Avenue and also on "F" Avenue (from 16th to 17th Street) both 1911 Acts. vote. Ordered filed by unanimous CITY ENGINEER FOSTER presented a report "Street Improvement Report in Miles" as requested by the Vice Mayor last week. The report of the Director of Public Housing for May, 1963, was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Vincent Young, State of California Civil Defense Officer was present and commended National City for taking the lead in Civil Defense training. 6-11-63 442 Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 3:00 p.m. MA OR, CI Y OF TIONAL CITY, LIFORNIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK 6-11-63