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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 07-10 CC MINNational City, California, July '..0, 1962 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 1;30 p.m. o'clock„ Council members °resent: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Cagle, Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hergert, Hess, Kerr., Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by Councilman Morgan. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen the minutes of the adjourned meeting of June 26, 1962, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 3, 1962, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8144 was read, "FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE (ZOLL ANNEXATION)." Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION' NO, 8145 was read, "RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT PROJECT SHOULD PROCEED (Grove Street from Sixteenth Street to Eighteenth Street)," Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO. 8146 was read, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE (Grove Street From Sixteenth Street to Eighteenth Street) " Moved by Morgan, eecon..ded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8147 was read, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 8147 (Grove Street From Sixteenth Street to Eighteenth Street)." Move b by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote ORDINANCE NO. "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UsNIKHA'3ITED TERRITORY -DESIGNATED "CHASE ANNEXATION" TO TH4 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY" was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ATTORNEY C+'RSTENS stated a review of the communication from O'Melveny & Myers which was referred to the City Manager and himself for a r--1 mendation indicated the law firm of D'Melveny & Myers is request- ing the City to complete a questionnaire. No further action is required. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved, and he and the City -Manager be author- .eized to fill out the questionnaire and all the necessary officials -sign it., `Carried by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY ChrT)3NS stated there was referred to him the question whether a person s,= :°ving a$ Con cilman would also be entitled to serve a:: a Reserve in .',le ".":e Department; in searching the mattfx there is no 7/10/62 2 statuory or case authority at all that prevents activity of this nature. ELIZABETH AMES, 1927 Granger Avenue, was present, and stated she would like to know if the trash service will, under the new contract, be better than that the citizens have been receiving. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated our thinking in redesigning the service we now have is putting the service on a franchise basis, taking it out of City Hall, where it will be carried on as a private enterprise form of business and certain specifications have been written aimed toward improving the service and the billing will come from Mr. Keener who was awarded the franchise. We do hope the law will provide that if the service is not to the customers' satisfaction it will be permissible for them to carry their own trash, but trust it will not be necessary. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, that the Planning Commission and the Park and Recreation Advisory Board recommendations be approved relative to the dedication of park areas in National City, and that the area between "R" Avenue and Euclid Avenue be dedicated as El toyon Park; the Oliver Canyon, between 23rd and 30th Street, the City owned lands between lath Street and 20th Street and the Palm Valley Park as dedicated by Resolution No. 6280 be dedicated as Las Palmas Park; that the City Attorney be instructed to draft the necessary ordinance as stipulated in the outline prepared by the City Planner, and the necessary resolution be prepared to place the dedication of these parks on the ballot at the November General Election, and the City Engineer be instructed to draft the necessary legal descriptions of the areas outlined. Carried,, by the following vote to, -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated the building permit on the Hewitt Building was $34,155. but the contract to build the building was $17,000. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he spent the day yesterday in checking water rates in some of the other cities. The California Water & Telephone Company have stated they will ask for a 25% increase in rates. Mr. Morgan stated he went to Oceanside, San Diego and to Helix Irrigation District and he has the monthly and yearly rates from each one. National City for 4000 cubic feet for two months' bill would cost $18.52, making a total of $111.12 for the year; Oceanside for the same amountof water and including the bond service their bill for two months is $8.78, total for the year is $52.68. The.Helix Irrigation District for 4000 cubic feet, and they put taxes on bonds against land only, their bill for two months is $12.10, or $72.60; San Diego bill for the same amount of water for a two months' period is $13.64 or $81.84 a year. Mr. Morgan stated the comparision has convinced. him, we are paying enough for water at the present, and thought perhaps we 7/10/62 3 could check into it and see if we cannot cut the rates. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated in order to carry Councilman Morgan's recommendations thQ City will have to protest the application of the California Water & Telephone for an increase in water rates. Moved by Morgan, seconde 3 by Allen, this be placed on the agenda next week. Carried by unanimous vote, Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, the City Clerk report to us next Tuesday the number of churches in National City, and also write a letter to the Ministerial Association and ask how many are members. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated the Chamber of Commerce has a complete list of the churches in National City. Carried by unanimous vote, MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would like to inform the Council and the persons present, he had a communication from Chief of Police Cagle informing us that Officer George McMartin has completed several courses in correspondence through the Applied Sciences in Chicago, T11. In completing the courses it is noted the quality of his work was excellent and outstanding. Mayor Gautereaux presented Mr. McMartin's certificate to Chief Cagle in the absence of Mr. McMartin. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented Chief Cagle with his twenty year service pin, and extended his congratulations. REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER ON FLOOD CONTROL was presented. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he personally would be in favor of it provided it becomes a district that would embrace all of the towns, communities and un- incorporated territories that would be effected by the water fall and the drainage in the County, which would be practically the entire con- course of Sweetwater River and its tributaries, creeks, etc and also the soil conservations groups. Mr. Allen said he thought best thing to do would be to try to get the Board of Supervisors to see how many cities in the community would be interested, and form something similiar to the unified Civil Defense Council with everybody partici- pating and make it mandatory it does not go into effect until a certain number of people have agreed. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he is not in favor of it because it creates another taxing agency and he felt the taxes are as high as we can pay. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated he wanted to get the opinion of the Council members so he would be able to report to the committee. COUNCILMAN MORGAN said he thought the City should hold public hearings, and if the citizens wished it he would go along with their wishes. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, we instruct the City Engineer to go back with the idea we are interest- ed in the formation of the flood control district. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays. Hart, Morgan. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER sated if any of the Council members 7/10/62 4 have specific features or recommendations he would appreciate if they would so inform him, so he could take it back.to the committee. Also he would like to know the specific things which the Council members voting against the motion are objecting to. Councilman Hart concurred with the thinking of Councilman Morgan. 1962-63 BUDGET was presented. Councilmen Morgan and Hart protested the budget in regard to the City providing a secretary for the City Attorney; increase in tax rate; no salary increase for the city employees. -Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, we accept the tenta- tive 1962-63_budget for operational purposes. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit-: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO STREET COMMITTEE BY MAYOR was presented. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated other than the one suggestion brought to his attention last week asking Mrs. Richards to serve, he has not yet contacted Mrs. Richards, but asked her if she would accept the appoint.. ment, to the Street Committee. MRS, ROBERT RICHARDS, 1411 E. 16th Street, was present, and stated she would have to give it some thought. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX asked if he could have her answer next week. Moved by Morgan, we lay this item over for next week. Motion died for lack of a second. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX asked members of the Council to consider two other people for appointments to the committee. APPLICATION FOR PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER of -off sale beer and wine license by Speedee Mart No. 18, 3440 E. 8th Street, was presented. ^a. by Allen, seconded by Hart, the application be filed. Carried, by the foing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. APPLICATION FOR PERSON TO. PERSON TRANSFER of off sale beer and wine license by Simkin & sons, 222 E. 8th Street, was presented. Moved by Hart, seconded by Alien, the application be filed. Carrid, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn„ Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY CLERK ALSTON presented the extension of contract for collection and disposal of garbage by F. San Martin & Sons, and stated it has been executed by F. San Martin, Mayor Gautereaux and herself. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the contract be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. REQUEST OF SAMUEL F. & MYRAM B. PETERSON to lay water line, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the request be granted with the approval of the Director of Public Works and City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/10/62 5 COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES regarding increase in Highway user taxes to finance City streets, was presented, Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the item be referred to the City Manager and the Public-Works.bireeter. MAYOR GAUIEREAUX stated he thought this should be laid over at least two weeks to give us an opportunity to have some good reporting and Information aS,to how we do stand with a true evaluation of our City in relation to the request. Carried by unanimous vote, COPY OF COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS to Chief Administrative Officer Heggland regarding information on tax statements. Moved by Allen, the City Clerk write a letter to the Administrative Officer asking if he could give an iidication as to the cost. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated the City Manager was requested last week to makethis check. VICE MAYOR ALLEN withdrew his motion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, it be laid over until next week. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. NELLIE FULLER regarding property bordering on 9th Street, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart., it be referred .to the Director of Public Works, City Manager and City Engineer. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION TO CITY CLERK from President of International Institute of Municipal Clerks was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be read into the record, Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM HAROLD G. SHANK, PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS was read, asking the City Clerk to convey to the Mayor and Governing Body his personal thanks for their assistance in her attendance at the San Francisco Conference. Thanks was also expressed for Mrs. Alston giving so much help to the Conference. MINUTES OF MEETING OF FINANCE COMMITTEE of June 19th was presented. Moved by Allen, the minutes.be read. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Alien, Seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the Finance Committee of June 19, 196a be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux, Nays: Hart, Morgan. COMMUNICATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE at 14th Street and "D" Avenue, was Seconded by Morgan, it be referred VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he thought street painted, and do it where it Traffic Safety Committee recommend CAGLE relative to parking problem presented, Moved by Allen, to the Traffic Safety Committee. if Chief Cagle sees fit he have the is most congested and then have the if there is any further situation. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, we authorize the Chief of Police to have the street painters put the 15 minute parking in immediately in the most congested areas and have the 7/10/n2 6 Traffic Safety Committee study the rest of the area to see if it should be enlarged upon, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart. Nays: Morgan, Gautereaux. CITY MANAGER HESS stated with reference to the proposed Street Committee he would suggest when the Committee is formed they be given the authority to from time to time to utilize the servies of a neighborhood representative who they would seledt on a temporary basis; this person to be a temporary member of their Committee who would assist them in 1911 Act matters, preparation of street matters, new construction, etc. in order to add a more personal touch to the Committeers work, so there will be someone from each neighborhood in- volved when there is proposed new construction, etc. in the area. Approved by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8148 was read, adopting Salary Schedule 1962-63. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux, Nays: Hart, Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8149 was read, authorizing the following transfers from Special Street Fund to -General Fund, as a loan, $75,000.; from Drainage Fund to General Fund, as a loan, $25,000. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Council received a communication inviting all the members to attend an installation of officers for the National City Chapter of the DeMolay last Sunday evening. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux the communication be acknowledged, with thanks. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he received a communication from Police Chief Cagle involving advancing funds relative to extradition of prisoners. In the past all these matters were brought to the Council for their action to approve the expenses for extradition cases. Mr. Hess said, if there would be no objection, he would propose the Manager have the authority to grant advance of funds if time is of the essence and it requires immediate action, and thereafter to make known to the Council what action was taken. In normal cases where we have adequate time to bring it to the Council's attention to carry on with the procedure to bring it to them and get their approval prior to making any authoriza- tion we will do so. This particular request which is on hand now is in the amount of $410. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the recommenda- tion of the City Manager in regard to the money necessary to bring the prisoner back be approved. Also whenever the City Manager authorizes the funds to not let it go past the next meeting to bring it before 7/10/62 7 the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney check the City Manager's Ordinance and add to it that in emergencies the City Manager will be authorized to ex- tend these funds, and report to the Council. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX asked if we can give the City Manager authorization for the disbursing of the funds without Councilmatic action. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated it is his understanding Mr. Hess is asking for advanced authorization and he would interpret the Council is going to give the authorization for specific and limited situations, which authorization would be included in the Ordinance, COUNCILMAN MORG"iN stated he would like the City Attorney to check the State law in this regard. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HFSS stated the White House has submitted an observation concerning various requests for information regarding the use of the Flag at half staff to mourn local citizens and they have rendered a decision it is proper, and the City may, if they deem necessary, place the Flag at half staff to mourn the demise local citizens, CITY MANAGER HESS stated in the past week he had three or four calls from citizens who have commedddd'Mr. Biggs, Public Works Director and Mr. Briggs, St. Supt,, relative to their speedy action taken concerning complaints these citizens have tendered relative to defects in the street and minor repair work. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, the City Manager send a letter to Mr, Biggs and Mr. Briggs setting forth the information given the Council. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would like the letter to express an appreciation for the work being accomplished by that Department, being newly created. Carried by unanimous vote, CITY MANAGER HESS stated he would like to bring before the Council the matter relative to the number "of hats" the City Manager is supposed to be wearing. Mr. Hess stated he feels, that having reviewed the Ordinance concerning the job of City Manager concerning the purchasing of supplies, consideration be given to deleting the title of Purchasing Agent from the City Manager's Office, and respectfully suggest the Council consider designating Mr. Osborn as the Purchasing Agent in the City. In reviewing the Ordinance it states one of the duties of the City Manager will be to purchase all supplies for all the departments or divisions thereof, and no expenditure shall be submitted or recommended to the City Council except upon report or approval of the City Manager. Mr..Hess stated by designating Mr. Osburn as Purchasing Agent We would not be in conflict with that portion of the Ordinance since the purchases would still go through his office; it is just a matter of changing the title designation. In no place in the Ordinance 7/10/62 8 does it state categorically that the City Manager does have to be the Purchasing Agent. Moved by Hart, sedoni d by Allen, the recommendation of the City Manager .be approved, and incorporated into a resolution making the authorization, andreferred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote, VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated it is his understanding we do have to have a Street Supt. in a General Law City, and with the retirement of Mr. Bird we do not have one: Mr. Allen said he would like to see one of the men in the Street Dept. designated as such. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated in complying with that for 1911 Improvement Act petitions, he would move the Director of Public Works be named as Supt. of Streets in that Department. Motion seconded by Allen. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated even though Mr. Biggs would be Supt. of Streets, in a 1911 Act the City Engineer would be named Acting Supt. of Streets for the pro- ject; this has been the policy in the past. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he believed it is the only way you can smoothly expedite this type of procedure within that department. Mr. Gautereaux asked the City Engineer if state law requires he be appointed Street Supt. in 1911 Act projects. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated as he understands it he is, by previous action, the Supt, of streets for 1911 Act,.: but as to the law he is not certain and would want it checked. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX with the approval of Vice Mayor Allen withdrew the motion, in view of Mr. Foster*s comment on the motion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, it be laid over until such time as it can be reviewed by our City Attorney for a. definition and a clarification on it. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY was read, relative to a policy committee meeting to be held July 12th at 2:30 p.m. at their board room, 2750 Fourth Avenue, San Diego. The communication was ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated there is submitted to the Council information relative to a Cuban refugee relocation program which is being under- taken by the Federal Government whereby they have requested the various municipalities to consider the feasibility of trying to re- locate some of the Cuban refugees from the Miami area and to disburse them throughout the United States, indicating they will make certain any families brought into a community will not become the charge of the community and will not be any burden whatsoever, and if this situation would develop they would recall the family to the Miami area for proper welfare work there. They would like some answer from the Council as to what your views might be, stating would you like to consider bringing some of these families into the area, or a denial thereof. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated at this time he would recommend we 7/10/62 9 do not consider bringing these people into the area. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he thought some thought might be given to referring the matter to our Council of Churches asking if there is anything in a missionary area here they might look upon favorably before giving an answer. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Mayor be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, stated a communication was received from Donald alley which connects 5th Streets. It was nBn the the petition be denied recommendation of the G, Jacquot requesting the closing of the Avenue with Lantana Drive, between 4th and recommendation of the Planning Commission . Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Planning Commission on the closing of the alley, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution, in compliance with the Ordinance just passed, changing the title of Hazel Irene Stockman from City Planner to Director of Planning. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Manager make a report on the status and how long it will be .until the inland freeway comes through National it on other 1911 VICE MAYOR A•LLEN City, and if we could hold over the money and spend Acts now and build up funds for Plaza Blvd. later on. stated we moved Plaza Blvd. up to number one on the list by Council action becuase we need it to get our traffic through when this freeway is finished; this is the west side freeway. CITY MANAGER HESS stated even though the Council has allowed the transfer of funds from the Spedial Street Fund we have not depleted that reservoir completely; we still have $25,000. available. Since you did instruct us to create a Priority list in which we would go ahead with minimum participation in 1911 Acts, in all probability we should have enough with the $25,000. to proceed with any immediate 1911 Acts and by the time we have those underway we should be able to fund from taxes, etc, that will be coming in at the end COUNCILMAN MORGAN with the approval of Councilman Hart, motion. reimburse the of the year. withdrew their MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would recommend the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution appointing Mr. DeHave as Deputy Director of Civil Defense, pursuant to the Council's action of last week. Approved by unanimous vote. 7/10/62 10 Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 3:20 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK CITY OF IONAL CITCALIFORNIA 7/10/62