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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 07-02 CC MINNational City, California, July 2, 1963 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Allen, 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 Mayor Gautereaux. COUNCILMAN ALLEN and COLJURN arrived. CITY CLERK STRATTON stated the minutes of the meeting of June 25th should be corrected as follows: Page 455, next to the last paragraph, "Mayor Gautereaux recommended the communication be referred to the City Manager and..the License Clerk to bring a report back to the Coun- cil. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote." Moved by Gautereaux, secon- ded by Alien, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 25th be ap- proved as corrected. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 3419, "RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 28, 1963 TO JULY 7, 1963 AS SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR DAYS", was presented. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow• ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION! HO, 8420, "RL.:SOLUTION CITING THE URGENCY AND HEED FOR RAPID DEV LOrMENT OF THE FEATHER RIVER PROJECT", was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION'N, NO. 8421, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FROM CIVIC CENTER FUND NO. 3598", (Payment to Freeland and aird for preliminary plans) was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8422, "ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDED GRANT OFFER", relative to Project No. APW-Calif-60G, (7th Street Storm Drain) was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. City Mana- ger Hess recommended a copy of the Resolution with attachment be re- ferred to his office so he may forward it to HHFA. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, ;Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Hone. 7/2/63 RESOLUTION NO. 8423, "CONSENTING TO TH,L DE-AdNEXATIOid OF CERTAIN UNIN- HA3ITEi. LAt1US FROM THE CITY OF iATIOi:AL CITY AIITH ,ailNNEXATION TO THE CITY OF SAd DIEGO" (Alpha De -'-annexation) was read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, a certified copy be sent to the City of San Diego. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNiY CAdSTENS stated he had received insurance certificates for James J. Peluso, dua San Diego Fireworks Display, which appear to be in proper order and recommended they be filed. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the matter of whether 16.3 acres in the Tidelands belongs to the City of National City or the Port District was referred to him. He has checked with Land Title and they are in- vestigating the matter. The City Attorney recommended the matter be laid over for a week. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the matter be put on the agenda for next week. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported he had received the opinion of Judge Ault, Pre -Trial Judge in the suit Baker vs City of National City. in Judge Ault's opinion, the claim should be settled without going to trial. Attorney Carstens stated the opinion that settlement ue made applies only to those officers who have filed suit, but also may be applied to any officer filing a separate suit or becoming a party to the action. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the opinion be accepted and the City Manager be:i.nstructed to work out the terms and methods of payment and report to the Council. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he has done some work on it and recommended payment be made in three install- ments and the names be taken alphabetically, as follows: the first third of the alphabet be paid the first payroll period in August; the second third of the alphabet be paid the first payroll in September; and the last third of the alphabet be paid the first payroll in Octo- ber. VICE MAYOR ALLEtN, with the approval of his second, Councilman Hart, included the City Manager's recommendation in the motion. CITY ATTORNEY C;:iSTENS stated payment cannot be made to those officers who have not filed a suit until they do file. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated the Council should be notified each time another officer files a suit. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Gautereaux, CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he has a Notice of Cancellation of Side- walk License Bond of Gabriel L. Herrera and recommended it be filed. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Attorney's recommendation be 7/2/63 approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CAcSTENS reported relative to the Paris Theater, he has not received replies to inquiries made to other cities as yet and re- commended the matter be laid over until all answers are received. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. REV. DAN R. NEtd3URN, First Methodist Church, was present and stated on July 4th, the Church bell will ring for four minutes at 11:00 a.m, He also commended the Council for the manner in which they are approach- ing the problem of the Paris Theater. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present, and stated the Chairman of the Planning Commission has not been adhering to Roberts Rules of Order in conducting the meetings. ALJERT GIORDANO, 1715 S. 43rd Street was present, and questioned the Councilmen on the location of the new Civic Center, and recommended a new Site Committee ,_e appointed and that the members live in National City. Also the Council go over the whole thing again and get together and re -propose the issue. EV, NE':13URH said Rev. Wayman has been re -appointed to San Luis Obispo and he thought the Council should express their thanks to him. Moved by Allen, seconded by ;cart, resolutions be sent to the Rev. Clark, the Rev. Pittman and the Rev. Wayman expressing our appreciation of their services. VICE MAYOR ALLEN amended his motion that a letter, not a resolution be sent to each. Councilman Hart withdrew his second, and Vice Mayor Allen withdrew the motion, MAYOR GAUTEt EAt;X recommended a letter of appreciation be sent to Rev. ;layman and any other minister who leaves the Ministerial Association who has lead us in spiritual guidance. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Mayor's recommenda- tion be approved. -carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented a certMeete of appreciation to P. E, Killion, Retiring Principal, Sweetwater Evening High School, for his fine service and work in furthering adult education. CITY MANAGER HESS, in answer to an inquiry from Councilman Morgan, said the slabs in 0livewood Housing will be removed in August or September. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated petitions for the new Civic Center are being circulated and signed by people who do not know the location where it is to be built. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated the petitions are to get the matter on the ;allot then the people can vote whether or not they want it on that site. Moved by Colburn, the City Manager notify all Commissions that Roberts Rules of Order are to be adhered to in conducting the meetings. 7/2/63 Motion died for lack of a second. MAYOit GA TE-EAI X recommended we de- termine what the facts are. from Mr. ulsdorf and if there is a viola- tion, point it out to the Chairman of the Planning Commission. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAu TEREAUX read the wording on the petitions being circulated on the Civic Center. MAYOR l_zAtTE„..AUX read a communication from W. W. Crawford, Vice Presi- dent of the Police Relief Assn., urging the Council to adopt a Resolu- tion against the use of the Dictionary of American Slang in public schools and to aid Supt. of Public Instruction Max Rafferty in his ef- forts to ban publication. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the com- munication be turned over to the City Manager for a report next week. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GALTEREAUX recommended Ernest Melore and Evelyn Southras be appointed to the two vacancies on the Library 3oard of Trustees. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Mayor Gautereaux recommend. ed a letter of apDreciation be sent to the two members whose terms have expired. Carried by unanimous vote. Communication from Lewis Cutrer, Mayor of Houston and President of the American ;~Municipal Assn., announcing a conference to be held in Houston. Mayor Gautereaux requested permission to attend the confer- ence. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor be granted per- mission to attend the conference. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining: Gautereaux. SILLS AUDITE } 3Y THE FINANCE COEIMITTEE were presented: General $27,239.20 Traffic Safety 1,360.07 Park 175.12 Trust & Agency 50.00 Special Street 615.08 Park Construction 240.95 Sewer Service 1,203.56 Payroll 60,173.21 Total $91,615.19 Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the bills be paid and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the foliowin`; vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Two Representatives, Ed Reader and Jim Redding, of the San Diego Tran- sit System were present to answer questions about the proposed rate 7/2/63 increase. They stated the `.ete i hcrease was approved there would be a 5G increase in the vatic rate. HF ed by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the report ile filed. Carried by unantMoUs vote. Minutes of the Real Estate Committee meettft of June 27th were pre- sented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Joard meeting of June 6th were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Communication from Division of ti ghways, relative to SweetWiter Valley Flood Control Channel was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Communication from J. A. .leek, Secretary of the Senate, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 57, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Communication be acknowledged and filed, Car- ried by unanimous vote. Communication from Army Engineers regarding second navigation entrance to San Diego 3ay was read and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Communication from Irma P. Rooney regarding National City Swim Club was read and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the correction of the minutes of the last regular meeting relative to refund of $50 fee to South 3ay Merchants Assn., he sent them a letter informing them under the provisions of Ordinance 703, the Council could not grant a waiver. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Manager check with other cities and find out how much they charge and report next week. Coun- cilman Morgan withdrew the motion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Gautereaux, the $50 be refunded to the Merchants Assn. Motion failed by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen, Colburn, Hart. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the ordi- nance be studied in regard to fee changes and the City Manager check with other cities as to what their charges are :for promotions spon- sored by existing business. Carried by unanimous vote. Communication from J. Dekema, Division of Hiuhways, relative to Section 21960 of the Vehicle Code restricting non -motorized traffic from using the San Diego Freeway was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAG:..R HESS reported the signs on Drexel are.not permanent and the permanent signs will :)e installed this month. He also reported the lighting has again oeen checked and there is sufficient illumina- tion, and recommended no additional lights be considered for the area. Moved py Colburn, seconded by 'lien, the City Manager's 7/2/63 C recommendation `.)e approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Mays: Hart, Morgan. COMMUNICATION from HHFA returning documents to be re -executed relative to APW 58G was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, they be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote, Communication from D. Robert Jones, Secretary -Manager, San Diego County Fair, inviting the Mayor and Councilmen to attend, and stated Friday, July 5th will be National City Day. City Manager Hess stated tickets are available in his office for the Council. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Coburn, the communication be filed. Carried by unaniaious vote. Announcement of Open Swim and Diving Meet to be held August 15th-18th was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Assignment of Monies form from 3ank of America relativ.: to 3i11y I. Gentry, APW 58G, was presented. City Manager Hess recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for review. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Request for leave of absence without pay of Olive Taylor and concurred in by the City Librarian, was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Minutes of South Jay Irrigation District meeting of June 4th were pre- sented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated relative to the re -naming of Tenth Street to Plaza ilvd., he would recommend the matter be over for consulta- tion between the City Attorney, City Manager and City Planner. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the re -naming of National Avenue be considered and referred to the City Manager and the Chamber of Commerce. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN stated the 3roadway Association of Chula Vista has been considering the same thing and she met with the Association and the Chamber of Commerce on the matter. She is to con- tact the City of San Diego, City of Chula Vista, County of San Diego and State Division of Highways and make a report. Councilman Morgan, with the app rov l of Councilman Hart, amended the mot i n to include the City Planner. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated CKFM Company has an agreement to rent land from the City at 24th and Coolidge. CKFM now wishes to rent the land on a month to month basis, not to exceed six months. City Manager 7/2/63 Hess recommended he be allowed to prepare a communication to allow them to use the land on:a month to month basis, not to exceed six months. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recom- mendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: done. Communication from Chief 3uilding Inspector Diggs, stating A3 1364 has been vetoed, was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER EJSS presented the interim budget and recommended it be accepted and approved. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, it be laid over for one week. Motion lost, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Co1otrn, Gautereaux. Moved by Allen, se- conded by Colburn, the tentative budget be adopted. Councilman Morgan stated he believed the salaries in the Accounting Department should be increased; the Civil Defense Department should EJe done away with and the Civil Defense Director's salary and his secretary's salary are too high; the City Attorney should furnish his own secretary and pay her salary from his own pocket; and land sale monies should be used for capital improvements instead of operating expenses. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, a copy of the Lud- get be given to the City Clerk. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK STRATTON presented Affidavit of Publication of Award of Contract for Highland Avenue, 1911 Act Work Division Street to 4th Street and 18th Street to 30th Street, and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote, Communication from Assemblyman E. Richard 3arnes relative to AB'1194 was read and ordered filed by unanimous vote, Communication from Paul D. Ward, Legislative Secretary, relative to SB 344 was read and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY PLANNER STOCKMAN requested permission to use the Council Chambers sometime during the week July 15th - 19th for a hearing on Rancho Hills Annexation. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, permission be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COL3URN requested permission to be absent from the meeting of July 9th. Moved by Hart, seconded by Gautereaux, permission be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he received a letter from Alice. iiorse request- ing something be lone about opening up "M" Avenue :,etween 20th Street and Roselawn. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City P1ann^r, 7/2/63 Jpimr Y' City Engineer and City Manager check on the situation and report as to what can be done. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the meeting L'e closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 4:00 p.m. ATTEST: < ram-%� � �(��+'- c l ry CL Rl 7/2/63