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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 07-23 CC MIN21 National City, California, July 23, 1963 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Alien, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Absent: Hart. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hess, Osburn, Stockman, Stratton. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by the Rev. Ted Hicks, Calvary Baptist Church and prayed for strength and understanding for Assistant Police Chief Owen family. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 16, 1963, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Hart absent. RESOLUTION NO. 8426, "RESOLUTION ENDORSING COMMITTEES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMITTEES", was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None, Absent: Hart. RESOLUTION NO. 8427, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY" (Wayne W. and Rodney L. B. Smith) was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS recommended Director of Planning Stockman report on the proposed map of Coles Manor Sub -Division before the reading of the next Resolution. Director of Planning Stockman reviewed the seven recommendations of the Planning Commission which were previously adopted by the City Council and further recommended that instead of having the trees planted prior to the building of the houses, the sub -divider deposit $80. with the City to cover the cost of the City's installation of one tree per lot at a later time. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, to approve the recommendation of the Director of Planning and read the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Hart absent. RESOLUTION NO. 8428, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SUB -DIVISION MAP" (Coles Manor Sub -Division) was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Vice Mayor Alien stated it should be a matter of record the variances granted in this sub -division map not be sug- gested or set up as a precedent; the variances were at the convenience of the City to permit the construction of Plaza Boulevard. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. 7/23/63 22 CITY MANAGER HESS explained since the adoption of Resolution No. 8401, authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement for the development of a golf course at Las Palmas Park, the developer, Karl Gaulding, has formed a corporation. He recommended the documents prepared for an agreement with an individual be amended to permit an agreement with a corporation. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved and the Resolution be read. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart, RESOLUTION NO. 8429, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDED AGREE- MENT FOR GOLF COURSE", was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported a notice of cancellation of a sidewalk bond for Ernest Revera was referred to him by the City Clerk; as the City Engineer reports there is no work in progress it is recommended the notice be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote, Absent: Hart. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS recommended in regard to O. D. Arnold's request for Plaza Boulevard to be opened from Arnold Estates to Harbison Avenue, additional time be given to allow the City Engineer and other agencies to conclude studies and negotiations. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported in regard to insurance policy for fire and theft on City owned vehicles, he has communicated with the insurance company but has not yet received an answer, and recommended it be post- poned until the next meeting. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in regard to Section 51, Ordinance 708, a draft is in preparation and will be ready for the next Council meeting. CITY CLERK STRATTON stated Councilman Hart called and said he would not be able to attend the meeting as Mrs. Hart is ill. FRANK BUTLER, President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, was present and read the unanimous recommendations of the Junior Chamber.for the City Council to allow the electorate to vote on a new civic center, the Council not be swayed by personal feelings and if the selection of a Site is the only obstacle in allowing the electorate to vote on a new civic center to agree upon a compromise proposal. JOSEPH COMACHO, Chairman, Citizens Advisory Committee on the Civic Cen- ter, was present and read the recommendation of the Committee, that the 7/23/63 23 proposition be placed before the electorate in the following manner: an election be held with the major proposition a "Yes" or "No" vote for general obligation bond for construction of a Civic Center and then a vote for choice of one of two sites; Site A or B (Site A to be the site at 15th and "D" Avenue and Site B to be one recommended by the dissent- ing Councilmen.) Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, to go along with recommendations of Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Citizens Advisory Committee on the Civic Center to hold a special election for a bond issue of one million dollars for the Civic Center and the people be given the choice on the same ballot of voting for Site A or Site B. Councilman Colburn inquired if the amount of the bond issue were set at one million dollars could it be adjusted to a lesser amount depending on the site and building. Vice Mayor Allen stated it is not necessary to use the full amount of the bond. Councilman Morgan asked if it were possible to go to bond unless the site was spelled out. City Attorney Carstens stated under the conditions of the election as stated, the people would first vote whether or not they favor a bond issue, and if they do, they would also determine the site, either A or B. At one time they would determine both the bond issue and the site. The City Attorney stated the bond vote would require a two-thirds majority; the site vote would be deter- mined by majority, Mayor Gautereaux stated the firm of O'Melveny and Myers was retained by the Council as bonding attorneys in regard to a new Civic Center, and inquired if it would not be appropriate to request this kind of information from them. City Attorney Carstens stated it would be best to work with O'Melveny and Myers now as they will deter- mine the legality of the election and recommended they be called if the Council votes to hold an election. Councilman Morgan asked if it would be possible to build a Civic Center on the site of the present building. City Attorney Carstens stated there is a Resolution in regard to the present property and he would have to review it. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. Absent: Hart. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney study the Reso- lutions to see if this site can be selected for a Civic Center and the site recommendation of Councilmen Hart and Morgan be placed on the agenda for the meeting of August 6th. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX thanked the Junior Chamber of Commerce for their efforts on behalf of the proposed Civic Center and for the petitions they cir- culated, and also thanked the Citizens Advisory Committee. JESSE RAMIREZ was present and stated he was present as a citizen of National City and as a representative of the segment of the population 7/23/63 24 known as Mexican -American. He protested the establishment of a Human Relations Commission as there is no need for it in National City. He stated there are no discriminatory forces in National City and there is no need for the formation of a pressure group to further political careers. MRS. CONSUELO RUBIO, 1729 Cleveland Avenue, was present and stated she has lived here since 1920 and has never known of any need for a Human Relations Committee and the city officials have always solved any prob- lems directly with individual citizens. REV. RAY KEEBLE, 421 Rachael, stated his understanding of the committee as set forth by Mrs. Jurado last week was to have a group of people, not necessarily appointed by the Council, to serve as a conscience and who would be concerned with the problems that may arise from increasing num, bers of minority groups integrating in the community and it is his feel- ing such a committee might be valuable. ZENAIDO VILLALOBOS, 2730 "B" Avenue, was present and stated his opposi- tion to the formation of a Human Relations Committee and stated the statistics quoted in the newspaper by Rodriguez were not true of the present generation of Mexican -Americans. RUBEN RUBIO, 1729 Cleveland Avenue, was present and stated Mr. Rodriguez is using the Mexican -American as a stepping stone in his political career and he would not favor the formation of the committee under these cir- cumstances. There is no need for such a committee and if one is formed he would want no part of it. MRS. BEULAH XANDER, 1845 E. 16th Street, was present and said the com- mittee should be educational and not a place for feuds and political aspirants. The original thought was to help the colored people and not the Mexican -American. Moved by Allen, to have on the ballot at the special election for bond for civic center, the electorate be given the opportunity to vote for or against a charter and the division of the City into four districts for Council election and a Mayor at large. Motion died for lack of a second. COUNCILMAN MORGAN announced the National City Pony League will have a Light Ceremony at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 25th, in the park and invited the Mayor and Council to attend. He also announced the Regional Tourna- ment would be held August 15th through 19th and the Divisional is Aug- ust 23rd to 24th and presented tickets to the Mayor and Councilmen. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated Councilman Morgan is the Chairman for the Pony League Activities and is Chairman of both tournaments to be held in National City and has done a tremendous job. Councilman Morgan stated the Divisional Tournament will represent eleven western states, Canada, 7/23/63 25 and Hawaii. Vice Mayor Alien stated the National City -Chula Vista Board of Realtors has donated $165 toward the tournaments which will provide trophies, etd. VICE MAYOR ALLEN inquired about a strip of paving on Lanoitan north of 16th Street. CITY MANAGER HESS stated there was left over hot mix from a complete paving job on lanoitan in the next block and it was applied in a five foot strip of patch in the area in question. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, recognition be given to Fire Chief Bailey who is Vice President of the Southern Division of the Fire Chiefs of California (with the northern boundary line approximately at Fresno) and is the Second Vice President of the State Fire Chiefs Association, and a complimentary letter be sent to him by the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, two others receive certificates from the City: Mrs. Irene Phillips who has spent many years as unoffi- cial historian to the City and Mr. Paul N.izony who is a historian and has furnished the pictures in the Library. Councilman Morgan stated he favors the certificates but is afraid others who should receive certifi- cates might feel slighted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. Frank Butler thanked the Council for their action in regard to a Civic Center. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated in regard to the Human Relations Committee, it was his feeling the reason for the Committee was not to be concerned with Mexican -Americans in the City. He stated he grew up here without knowing they were considered a minority group, and voted for the commit- tee last week because he thought there might be future problems with Negroes as there has been in other cities. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he believed a Committee such as this will create more problems than it will cure. MAYOR GAUT.REAUX reported he received a communication from Mrs. Lenning, Secretary of the Nat -Par Colt League, in regard to the District I Tour- nament hosted by the League at El Toyon Field, July 24th and 25th at 5:00 p.m. and July 26, 27, and 28th at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., and invited the Mayor and Council to attend. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he received a letter from Ralph Finnerty, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, National School District, resigning from the Citizens Advisory Committee on the Civic Center because of a recent site selection. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the resignation be accepted with regret and Mr. Finnerty be thanked profusely for the work he has done. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. 7/23/,63 26 MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he is pleased the Council has agreed to permit the matter of the Civic Center to be voted on and he would not like to see any other issue on the election as it might tend to confuse the people. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated after Mrs. Jurado aopeared last week asking the Council to consider the forming of a Human Relations Committee, he met with her, Mrs. Xander, Mr. Rubio and Mrs. Joey Ham of the Independent. Mrs. Jurado and Mrs. Xander stated there is a need for such a committee in the area of education (drop -outs in school), in the area of avail- ability to any family of minority who might come into the City needing help in locating in the area, and also in the area of providing speakers for discussions and meetings pertaining to human relations. Mayor Gautereaux said he pointed out to them it is a matter of paramount con- cern in the United States, President Kennedy's key -note speech at the Mayor's Conference in Hawaii; and the subject will be one of the major topics of discussion at the American Municipal Association Congress in Houston on August loth, also it will be discussed at the League of California Cities meeting in October; also the Council of Churches in San Diego is studying the problem. Mayor Gautereaux recommended a deci- sion on the formation of such a committee be delayed until after he and. the Council members have attended these meetings and acquired more knowledge of the problems and means of solution. Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Alien, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to air conditioning for the Community Building, prices are being obtained and he will have a report ready for the next Council meeting. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to the relocation of existing sewer in the alley between National and t'A" Avenues and 27th, 28th and 29th Streets, requested by Ward Fitzpatrick, the property was sold on a bid basis as is and is not the responsibility of the City. City Manager Hess stated he had forwarded these views to Mr. Fitzpatrick and stated if he did not concur, to contact Mr. Hess who will state Mr. Fitzpatrick': views to the Council. To date he has not had a reply from Mr. Fitzpatrick. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended the City not participate in relocation of the sewer in this area. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. A communication from San Diego County Water Authority regarding notifi- cation from the City as to whether or not the City will pay taxes out of Municipal Funds was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. 7/23/63 27 An application for transfer of Off -Sale Beer and Wine License of Fred Elser, dba E & S Market, 3106 E. 16th Street, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Hart. A communication from San Diego County Water Authority regarding SB 749 was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. A report from City Manager Hess dated July 17th, regarding the sanitary fill known as the Duck Pond was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, to postpone action on it except to hear an explanation of the map distributed by the Director of Planning. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. Director of Planning Stockman stated the map illustrates the report and by color shows the locations of property whose owners signed the petition, and the two parcels of property whose owners oppose the land fill. City Attorney Carstens stated for certain purposes, such as garbage disposal or drainage, it is proper for land to be condemned. The purposes outlined in the City Manager's report show continuation of the sanitary landfill would be proper purpose for condemnation. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager contact the two property owners to see if the land can be bought without condemnation of property. Vice Mayor Allen asked if it is possible the Mann property may be involved. City Engineer Foster stated the Mann and Stedman property are in the fill area. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. Recommendations of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board dated July 19, 1963, were presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the first recommendation to include in their program for the planning consultant the development of a plan for the parks of National City be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hart. It was decided the City Manager would contact the planning consultant to advise him of the Council's action. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the second recommendation the pro- fessional staff explore the feasibility of installing bicycle racks at El Toyon Community Building to be placed by the Director of Recreation be referred to the City Manager for a report. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. Communication from Park and Recreation Advisory Board ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. Minutes of the Civil Service Commission meeting of July 17th were pre- sented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated it is customary for the City Manager to acknol- edge employees with long service to the City of National City and one 7/23/63 28 of the staff members with an exceptional record will celebrate his thirty-third year of service with National City. Because of the out- standing record of the individual, he requested permission to read aloud a communication directed to him. City Manager Hess requested B. J. Gautereaux to step forward and read a letter of commendation and appre- ciation for his years of service. B. J. Gautereaux was given a standing ovation. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the Council go on record as concurring with the Manager's kind words and a resolution be prepared to present to B. J. Gautereaux. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to paving a portion of the entrance to Kimball Park and establishing a parking area therein, it was the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board at a special meeting of July 22nd to pave projection of 14th Street into Kimball Park as shown in drawing 922-L on file in the City Engineer's office. He stated the cost would be approximately $5,500 for the material and would deter dust and provide parking for Little League and Pony League and any recreational activities in the area. City Manager Hess recommended his office be given authorization to proceed with the paving. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a request from Mrs. Ruth Hoffman, Secretary, National City Pony League, to charge admission to the Dis- trict and Regional Tournaments to be held at Hart Field the week of August 12th.through 19th: 2 games per night, adults $1.00; 15-18 year olds 500; 12-14 year olds 250; 11 and under admitted free with an adult. City Manager Hess recommended the Council concur in permitting the fees to be charged. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, to approve the City Manager's recommendation. Mayor Gautereaux stated the charge will help the League defray expenses but asked if it might be an area where the Council would seek further to see how the funds are disbursed when it is over. Councilman Morgan stated the League installed this year a refreshment booth and announcer's booth and are in debt on the building, so some of the money will have to go to pay it off and if there is any money left over, they plan to go as far as they can on the Senior Citi- zen Shuffleboard and he personally would see it is carried through. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS read a request for oversize driveway at 1029 "B” Avenue from Verl D. Mason. The matter has been discussed with the Engineering: Department and Planning Department and they are both in accord in recom- mending the driveway. City Manager Hess recommended the Council grant permission for the driveway. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the 7/23/63 29 City Manager's recommendation be approved. Councilman Morgan requested oversize driveways be placed on the agenda so he may study them and know what he is voting on. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he received a communication from Public Works Director Biggs in regard to the release of a relocation bond for John Tenwolde, Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14 on Copeland Sub -Division, Block 4, 3038-3048 'Wu Avenue. All relocation work has been completed and final building inspection was made February 28, 1963. City Manager Hess stated it is the recommendation of Director Biggs Pacific Employers Group Relo- cation Bond 01-B-82184 be released. City Manager Hess stated he con- curred in the recommendation to return the bond. Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he has received a request from the South Bay Pop Warner Football Association for the use of Las Palmas Park or El Toyon Park for League use July through November, hours 5:00 through 7:30 daily and 9:30 to 4:30 on Saturdays. The City Manager stated it does not conflict with any other programs in Las Palmas and recommended authority be granted to South Bay Pop Warner Association to utilize Las Palmas Park under the conditions stated. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unani- mous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of an insurance certificate from the Federal Sign and Signal Corporation and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Mana- ger's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported her office has completed the Annual Street Report, which was audited by the State Auditor, to file with the State Controller. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY CLERK STRATTON reported Tuesday, July 30, is the date. of the Special Election in regard to the annexation of Lower Sweetwater Local Fire Dis- trict No. 1, and the City Clerk's office will be open from 7:00 a.m. until the semi-official returns are in. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported in regard to the new designation for Business Highway 101. The District Traffic Engineer stated in a letter as a result of the passage of Senate Bill 64, US 101 from the Mexican border to Los Angeles has been officially designated as Interstate 5 and the US 101 number is to be dropped, eliminating Business 101, 7/23/63 30 extending from one half mile north of the Mexican border through Chula Vista and ending at National Avenue and Division Street in National City. It is possible to establish an Interstate 5 Business route. If the City desires such a designation for its portion of the existing US 101 Busi- ness Route, it must request the Division of Highways to officially estab- lish the Route as Interstate 5 Business Route and provide and install the necessary markers. The City Engineer stated it is possible to do this going down through Chula Vista similar to the present route. A copy of the letter from the District Traffic Engineer has been sent to Mrs. Sherman at the Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the City Engineer contact the City Engineer of Chula Vista to see if we can coordinate the requests of both cities to have the route designated Interstate 5 Business Route and it be referred to the Chamber of Commerce Street & Highway Committee and the South Bay Highway Commit- tee and we hear from the Committees before taking any action. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. CITY MANAGER HESS recommended the City Attorney attend the AMA Confer- ence in Houston on a per diem basis only to enable the City to derive the greatest possible benefit from possible legislation. Mr. Hess stated AP 1 legislation was discussed at the Conference last year and cities whose attorneys attended were rewarded because the attorneys were up-to- date when the bill was passed by Congress. Mayor Gautereaux stated his experience at the Conference last year demonstrated it would have been valuable to have had the attorney in attendance. Moved by Alien, sec- onded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Car- ried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hart. Councilman Morgan stated a portion of the money derived from the sale of tickets to the Pony League Tournament games will be used to provide transportation for the teams. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hart. Meeting closed at 9:50 p.m. ATTEST: J, CITY CLERK 7/23/63