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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 07-24 CC ADJ MIN28 National City, California, July 24, 1962 Adjourned meeting of the City Council of July 24, 1962, held at 1:30 p.m. o'clock, was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 7:30 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: No1ne. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Baeder, Biggs, Carstens, DeHaven, Poster, Gautereaux, Hergert, Hess, Kerr, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by Park Supt. Gautereaux. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 17, 1962, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8157 was read, amending Resolution No. 8122, and appoint- ing M. S. Briggs as Street Superintendent; and appointing Walter I. Smith as Sewer Superintendent. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8158 was read, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REGARDING THE PASSING OF NELS INGWALL BERGE". Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next resolution pertains to the proposed sale of parcels of real property on National Avenue between 22nd and 24th Streets. There are as exhibits to the resolution a notice of pro- posed sale of real property and terms and conditions for the sale of the property. The notice of the proposed sale fixes the time for the opening of bids; the resolution specifies the sale of the property will be upon sealed bids. Attorney Carstens stated the Council might wish to decide on a particular date for the opening of bids so the time can be established and inserted in the exhibits before the actual adoption of the Resolution. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the bids be opened on August 9th. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the sale would have to be. advertised August 2nd, 9th and 16th and could be opened August 20th at 3:00 p.m. COUNCILMAN MORGAN withdrew his motion, with the approval of his second. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the bids be opened August 20th at 3:00 p.m. Councilman Morgan, with the approval of Councilman Hart withdrew their motion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the bids be opened at 2:00 p.m., August 21st, for the land for sale on National Avenue between 22nd and 24th Streets, and the Mayor do the auctioning. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8159 was read, "RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED SALE OF PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/24/62 29 RESOLUTION NO. 8160 was read, dedicating certain property for public street purposes. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated the property being dedi- cated is for a portion of "R" Avenue south of 8th Street as "R" Avenue and dedicates a portion of property to be known as 9th Street. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented Mrs. Henry Wilson, a member of the Board of Trustees of the National City Library, with a certificate for twenty-two years of faithful service; and extended his personal con- gratulations. MRS. WILSON expressed her sincere appreciation to the City Council and to all the Councils she has worked with throughout the years. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX recognized Mr. Wilson; Mrs. Wilson's daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters. RESOLUTION NO. 8161 was read, "RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTIONS NOS. 4973, 5595, and 6127 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, AND AMENDING RESO- LUTION NO. 7923 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, RELATING TO THE COLLEC- TION OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 992 AND REGULATING THE DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ORDINANCE NO, , an ordinance in regard to a lease of tidelands property by which terms a renewal option is granted to the John Han- cock Manufacturing Company, was presented for the first reading and read in full. ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported the agreement for renewal of the lease has been drafted and negotiations are now pending between the four corpora- tions named in the ordinance, and stated it would be appropriate if the City Manager were authorized to conclude the negotiations with the John Hancock Companies and get their execution of the extension on the lease. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Attorney regarding the lease, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'ZOLL ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance pertaining to swap meets in the City of National City, was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated with reference to the pay of the Mayor of the City of National City, a conference has been held with Senator Hugo 7/24/62 30 Fisher in regard to the matter and a request has been made to the Counsel for the Legislature for an opinion on the matter, specifically whether the Mayor of the City of National City, under recent legisla- tion, is now a Councilman within the terms of the statute which pro- vides for compensation, and whether or not it is proper and legal for the Mayor to cash the warrants that are now being presented to him, for the amount of pay that has been set for Councilmen of the City of National City. We were informed it would probably take a minimum of two weeks to have an answer, and as soon as we receive the answer it will be reported to the Council. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated several meetings ago a communication was received from Robert O. Curran, Attorney, in regard to California Water and Telephone Company case, and he informed the Council at that time the District Court of Appeal of the State of California had affirmed their decision, which decision was favorable to the City of National City. The California Water and Telephone Company has decided to take the matter to the Supreme Court of the State of California and upon a denial of their petition for rehearing in the District Court of Appeal they did file a petition for a hearing before the Supreme Court. Mr. Carstens stated he is in receipt of a copy of their opening brief; the City is still in a law suit and some action will be required on behalf of the City in order to contest the opening brief. This is a matter which requires some affirmative action, specifically the filing of opposing briefs and appearances at the hearing. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney be directed to follow through with the business of the City in regard to defending the City in the action of the California Water and Telephone Company, which would include the filing of the briefs and appearance. Carried by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he had referred to him a Certificate of Insurance for the Daley Corporation for which the City of National City is co-insured. The Certificate appears to be in proper form, and it was the Attorney's recommendation it be filed. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated with regard to the requirements of City selling property it has been found there are several sections in the Government Code which cover this particular problem. The one which gives the City the general authority to sell property is Section 37351, but it contains no guidance or provisions as to how the City may go about selling property; there are cases wherein Cities have sold with- out going to bid and they have been upheld and their action has been sustained. There are certain provisions in the Government Code for 7/24/62 31 specific situations where an auction or sealed bid is required, but the general sections regarding selling public property do not require that particular procedure. Attorney Carstens said he might suggest in the sale of any particular type of property we always refer back to the Code to determine whether it is in one of those categories. ROY ROBINSON, 1318 Carol Place, was present and thanked the City Coun- cil for his appointment as a member of the Traffic Safety Committee, and said he will do his utmost for the citizens of National City to make the City a safer place to drive and a better place for our chil- dren to live. RODNEY SMITH, President of the Library Board of Trustees, was present and stated he wished to thank the Council and Mayor for taking their time in making the presentation of the certificate to their long standing member, Mrs. Nilson. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the Council does appreciate the job the members of the Library Board are doing, in their respective jobs. RUBEN RUBIO, 1729 Cleveland Avenue, was present, and protested the proposed swap meet in National City. Mr. Rubio said he would like to know in what zone it is proposed the swap meet will be located; and thought there is no provisions in the present ordinances for a loca- tion for a swap meet. Mr. Rubio said when the ordinances come up for adoption he will ask it be rejected. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated at the present time there are no provisions in the ordinance for swap meets. L. T. DERR, 11011 Fuerte Drive, La Mesa, was present, favoring the proposed swap meets. MR. DERR stated they would like to have animals and live stock for the reason several of the horse people in the Bonita area have evidenced the desire to have a place to sell, dispose, bar- ter and trade their own animals. CITY MANAGER HESS said this would be a matter for the Council to decide; the ordinance was prepared only as a suggestion to the Council for their guidance, whether or not they wish to accept any portion, is for them to decide, and to make a policy. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated City Manager Hess checked with the County and the person to contact is on vacation and soon as he returns we will attempt to set up a meeting with him with regard to the information on the tax bills. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart., the priority list as presented by the City Engineer on the 1911 Acts be approved. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated in reviewing the priority list, as prepared, he is very must in favor of it; however, he would like to see, before the motion is adopted, and since we have created our Street Committee, the matter 7/24/62 32 be referred to them for a recommendation to the Council. COUNCILMAN HART withdrew his second to the motion. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Allen, the priority list as presented by the City Engineer on the 1911 Acts be approved, and the City in regard to its policy of matching funds on 1911 Acts be referred to the Finance Com- mittee for review, and that the Street Committee be invited to attend the meeting. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, we put on an additional Humane Offi- cer and have at least one on duty each of the seven days a week. COUN- CILMAN HART said he would like to see an additional Humane Officer put on for a period of approximately three months to help the present Officer get "caught up" with his work and enforce the ordinances. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated there was nothing set up in the budget, and thought a recommendation should come from the Chief of Police. Motion lost, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart. Nays: Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the matter of putting on an additional Poundmaster for a period of three months be referred to the Chief of Police and Finance Committee. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he thought it should be referred to the City Manager and let him go to the Chief of Police and come back with the information. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX concurred with Vice Mayor Allen. Councilman Hart, with the approval of Councilman Colburn, amended the motion by refer- ring the matter to the City Manager and the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Morgan, the priority on the streets, as established, be submitted to the Street Committee for review and a recommendation to the City Council. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Morgan, the priority of the streets and the participation of the City as scheduled in the priority be referred to the Finance Committee for review and recommendation to the City Coun- cil. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated he asked the City Manager to obtain some information for him relative to employee award program. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he directed a communication to the League of California Cities, having discussed the matter with other City Managers at a recent meeting held at Newport Beach. There are several cities at this time who have suggestion award systems in effect, The general concensus of opinion is there is no problem as to legality. The basis for the decision being a survey which was conducted by Louis Keller who is an Associate Counsel for the League of California Cities. He expressed the opinion there is little doubt there is validity to an employees award system, or suggestion, if the system is actually 7/24/62 33 established prior to the time a specific suggestion is made; in other words if a program goes into effect today, as adopted by the Council, and a suggestion comes subsequent to that time, it is a bona fide award set up on a schedule which would be inaugurated by the City. However, if the suggestion is in the mill now, and the program were to be placed into effect, upon Councilmatic approval, that would not take preference and would not cover that previous suggestion. It appears there is no problem as far as adopting a system of this sort providing it has the proper limitations and a definite schedule is set up. Mr. Hess said he has not received a reply to his question whether or not it is legal to pay a policeman or fireman, someone of this nature, extra for hazardous duty, some heroic act; so he has prepared a new letter to the League asking them to specifically outline the categories requested by Councilman Colburn. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Gautereaux, we direct the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to take steps in drawing up the suggestion award program and to continue looking into the possibility of a reward for any City employee who does any act beyond the call of duty, COUNCILMAN HART asked who the judges would be. CITY MANAGER HESS stated based on the information the League has provided him there have been surveys conducted in vari- ous communities with this very question in mind; and what they have done in almost every case, is to set up an award committee which is designated by the Council and it may consist of any employees in the City, or members of the Council, who will, after adopting a set of rules, regulations, and standards, be guided by the nature of the sug- gestion. One of the systems has stated, if an employee submitted a suggestion which would net the City a savings of $200 or less in the first year they feel perhaps $15 award would be awarded the individual; should it amount to savings of $201 to $1,000 netted in the first year to the City as savings, the award would be $15 for the first $200 sav- ings and $5 for each additional savings; this goes on and is projected up to awards of $55 as a maximum. These, of course, are questionable, and are guides which could be established by the Council, and the Council would be the one who would designate the committee who would review the suggestion as to its merits and validity. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX asked consideration of the Council for the appoint- ment of the following persons to the Citizens Committee concerning the study for the location of our new city hall: Ralph Finnerty, Chair- man; Louis Camacho; Mrs. Jean Johnson; and Bob Henderson. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Mayor be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/24/62 34 MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would request this only be the beginning of this committee; there are four mentioned here and several more could be added to the committee and still make it a working nucleolus; so if any member of the Council has a recommendation it will be wel- comed. COUNCILMEN HART AND MORGAN stated they each had a party they would like to ask to serve on the committee and will report next week. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX requested authorizgtion to appoint James Cheneweth to the Street Committee. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the request of the Mayor be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES regarding user taxes to finance city streets, was presented. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the communication which was given to the Council members before the meet- ing is a copy of the report which was prepared by Mr. Osburn, Mr. Biggs and himself, relative to the current situation as applied to National City concerning street deficiencies, etc. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, we notify the League of California Cities we are in favor of this tax. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he is not prepared at this time to make the report relative to the rate increase request of the California Water and Telephone Co., and requested it be put back on the agenda under unfinished business. Approved by unanimous vote. MINUTES OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION iMMEETING OF JULY 18th were presented, and ordered filed by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER for period ending June 30th was presented, and approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY regarding payment of taxes for 1962-63 were presented, and ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF SAN DIEGO regarding Metropolitan Sewage System. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the communication be filed. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he would like to have a report from the City Engineer regarding the matter. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated he attended the meeting on July 13th of the Metropolitan Sewer Com- mittee and the matter was presented. There seems to be no objections to it from the people since Chula Vista has asked for a great deal more capacity than they are prepared to take care of now. They included this area in their capacity for the formation of the Montgomery Sani- tation District, whether or not they go into the City of Chula Vista they will be taken care of. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE regarding the widening of Highland Avenue was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, we authorize 7/24/62 35 the City Manager to make a telephone call or write a letter to the Chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee and tell him the reasons for the change in priority. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to request of Com- mittee signs be posted on Sweetwater Road setting speed limit at 35 mph, was presented. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he would like to see a similar sign posted at the City Limits East on Sweetwater Road, and with that addition, it was moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated last week when the bids were opened relative to the purchase and ultimate destruction of the two story buildings in the Olivewood Housing Project, it was decided we would contact Anthony Rusconitti of 2138 Rio Corto Dr., Lakeside, for the purpose of telling him he had been named as the highest bidder, etc. His bid at that time was $3,982 which was approximately $2,800 over the next highest bidder. July 18th Housing Director Gautereaux conducted an extensive investi- gation in the area of Lakeside, and this particular address does not exist, and all the residents in the neighborhood were contacted; they have never heard of such a person. Mr. Gautereaux conducted a very extensive investigation and no one knew Anthony Rusconitti, In view of this, Mr. Hess stated he would not call it a bona fide bid, and a fictitious person; and based on this he would consider Lee Morgan be the highest bidder, since he was the next highest bidder. Mr. Morgan bid $1,166 and at that time did supply the City Clerk with a cash bond. It was the City Manager's recommendation Mr. Morgan be awarded the contract. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he wondered if Mr. Morgan is still willing to accept the bid, or does he wish to with- draw it. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX asked Mr. Morgan if he would accept the bid if it was so awarded. LEE J. MORGAN, 15 "E" Street, Chula Vista, was present and stated he will accept the bid, -the City still has his money and it Was deposited for that purpose. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: .None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. RESOLUTION NO. 8162 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDERING TRANSFER OF A POR- TION OF SALES TAX TO SPECIAL STREET FUND". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated on a previous motion made that Mr. Morgan be accepted as the highest bidder, no provision was made in the motion for a resolution to award the contract. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution to that effect. 7/24/62 36 Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. RESOLUTION NO. 8163 was read, "RESOLUTION ORDERING TRANSFER OF A POR- TION OF SALES TAX TO DRAINAGE FUND". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated it would be appreciated if the members of the Council would stop by his office at their earliest convenience to review the tentative contract which we have prepared relative to the awarding of the trash contract to Mr. Keener. Basically as the con- tract stands now, Mr. Keener is in agreement with it, as is his Attor- ney, and if the Council's observations are in accord with the contract as it now stands we will be able to sign it with him. CITY MANAGER HESS stated last week there was referred to him the matter of looking into the development of additional cabinet storing space at the recreation building in El Toyon Park. It was requested the Mana- ger's observations be given as to the cost of the installation and a recommendation be made as well as an additional recommendation sug- gesting the Senior Citizen's area be named the "Harold R. Spaulding Senior Citizen's Recreation Center." Mr. Hess stated he discussed the matter with Park Supt. Gautereaux, it was determined adequate cabinet space could be developed in accord with the desires and the approxi- mate total cost would be $343.44. It was the City Manager's sugges- tion this be done so as to accommodate the facilities we have there; and the naming of the recreation center be the "Harold R. Spaulding Recreation Center" based on the review of records, coupled with the fact as to this individual's work in regard to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported we received a communication from State Com- pensation Insurance Fund whereby they are advising us the initial pre- mium of our policy be changed to read $4,500. City Manager Hess said this will not change the overall premium; we will still pay the pre- mium we have budgeted; in the past it has been $2,500, this is a $2,000 extra expenditure for the special payment for which we have not been billed as yet. It was the recommendation the communication be filed. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated with reference to the water mains which exist in the Bahia Vista area as applied to the Hewitt Brothers building; a request was presented last week they be allowed to use these mains on a temporary basis and we would obtain from the Water Company some agreement as to the ultimate disposition of the mains. Mr. Hess 7/24/62 37 stated he talked with them as late as today and to date we do not have any agreement with the Water Company so this will have to be deferred at least until the next meeting. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unani- mous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated during one of the Finance Committee meetings in relation to the budget, it was at the time we were discussing the Park Department budget, one of the members of the Finance Committee requested a survey be conducted and a cost analysis be made relative to paving, etc. in Las Palmas Park. Mr. Biggs, Director of Public Works, and Park Supt. Gautereaux conducted a very extensive survey in this area and have come up with some costs estimates; and it would appear the work as outlined and necessary would be in the neighborhood of $9,000 cost to the City, and it was the suggestion of the City Manager because of the use of the area now, and because of the bud- getary limitations we have at this time, it be deferred at least until February and he will set it up on tickler to bring before the Council. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL was read, relative to a meeting to be held July 26th at Harold's Fifth Avenue Restaurant, 2424 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, at 7:00 p.m. There will be a matter discussed concerning the matter of inducing industry into the various communities as related to tax exemptions or adjustments. CITY MANAGER HESS stated we have had a great many cases of malicious mischief in the Community Bldg. in Kimball Park which is being remod- eled; and the damage has been quite excessive, several hundred dollars. The matter, on being referred to the Chief of Police, caused an inves- tigation to be made which resulted in the location of four juveniles who have admitted to the damage; and there has been no further damage done. Mr. Hess said he thought the Chief and Officer D. D. Waterman, who actually consummated the interrogation with the juveniles, should be commended by the Council for their prompt action in this case. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Mana- ger in regard to commending the Chief of Police and Patrolman Waterman be approved, and that it be made a matter of the record. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. regard to a smash up on commend two officers on Heflin. Both were very stated the two officers Chenelle, and thought a HELEN LIVINGSTON, Chula Vista, was read, in July 8th at 2:40 a.m. by her, and wished to their courtesy and attention; especially Officer courteous and considerate. CITY MANAGER HESS involved were Officers Ralph Heflin and Frank commendation might be in order by the Council. 7/24/62 38 Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, it be referred to the Chief of Police and a copy of the letter placed in each of the Officers files. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION ADDRESSED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT from Ernest Mellor, Manager, Berge -Roberts Mortuary, was read, thanking them for the many courtesies theyhave extended over the years to Nels Berge. Mrs. Berge and the family wish to thank you for the courtesy extended by escorting Mr. Berge's funeral service. On behalf of the Mortuary and staff, they wish to thank the Police Department and hope to continue the friendly relationship. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, it be referred to the Chief of Police. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM JOSEPH A. LESIAK was read, thanking the Police Department for the most efficient and courteous emergency services rendered to his wife. CITY MANAGER HESS stated it was in regard to an emergency call which was hendled by our emergency vehicle and the officers who handled the matter with dispatch were Officers J. Harris and J. Myers. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, it be referred to the Chief of Police, and the Officers so named have a copy put in their records. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated recently the Police emergency vehicle was under some attack, whereby he received a complaint from a person who was a party of interest, in that he too was in the ambulance business, feeling perhaps the efficiency of the police ambulance emergency ser- vice should be questioned. Perhaps a letter of this nature might well combat unfounded allegations of that nature. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated with reference to the communication just presented to the Council con- cerning the outstanding work our Police Department has done, the Chief and the officers therein; it is remarkable and he is sure the Council will join with him in extending wholehearted appreciation for the work they have done and the giving of services to the people in our City and to those also not living in our City who have had the pleasant experiences as written. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he too has been talked to by the same gentleman, evidently, as the City Manager just referred to, and Mr. Alien said he asked him to talk to the City Manager. COUN- CILMEN MORGAN AND HART were in accord to continue the services rendered by the Police Dept. in emergencies. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he would like permission to direct a letter to the person who made the original complaint to him requesting we cease or limit our ambulance services. Mr. Hess said there were certain remarks the ambulance service was not a competent service, etc. and we checked into our records with Chief Cagle and we feel the necessity for the ambulance as it has been a great service to the City. Mr. Hess said if it is the desire of the 7/24/62 39 Council, he would like to advise this individual the City has no inten- tion of ceasing our ambulance emergency service. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Hart, the City Manager be so directed. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated in talking with the gentleman in question, Mr. Crawford, who has the ambulance service in National City, he discussed the discon- tinuing of the service and the poorly equipped vehicle; he pointed out our emergency vehicle did not contain oxygen for emergency cases, and being familiar and having worked in the Police Dept. and having operated this particular piece of equipment on emergency cases involv- ing heart attacks and breathing, Mayor Gautereaux said he would say Mr, Crawford's observation is one that is quite accurate, and if we are going to continue this piece of emergency equipment we should have oxygen equipment in it for the further rendering of proper service as our officers are fully trained in First Aid in the advanced classifi- cation. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Mayor made during the discussion in regard to putting oxygen equipment in the ambulance be approved and referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the County Board of Supervisors passed a motion whereby they are requesting the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers furnish a flood plan information studies to them, which in turn they will make available to the various cities. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Council requested the Planning Director and himself prepare a letter to be sent to various architects and he take the list and eliminate it to three suggested architects who would be interviewed by the City Council looking toward the planning of a city hall; we have directed eleven communications to architects in the San Diego area and have received replies from all but two; the nine who have responded have manifested an interest in working with the City in this regard. Mr. Hess said Mrs. Stockman, Mr. Osburn and him- self have interviewed two of the firms and should have a report to the Council by the next Council meeting recommending three firms. CITY MANAGER HESS reported yesterday he permitted an advance expendi- ture of $767 relative to airplane fare expenditures,etc. concerning an extradition proceeding whereby one of our officers was required to go to the State of New York to pick up a prisoner to be returned to National City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the notification of the City Manager be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated there was directed to the Honorable Mayor and City Council, approximately one week ago, a communication from a parti- cular Institute requesting they give favorable attention to their ser- vices in regard to a study in relation to the harbor; the study to be 7/24/62 40 broken down as to. the facilities and trade; various characteristics and as to how harbor development would assist National City; the cost to the City, $1,000. It was an out of town firm and Mr. Hess said he took the liberty of contacting the State Chamber of Commerce from which this firm is represented and the Chamber of Commerce has replied indicating they do not feel the firm is competent to take the task. CITY MANAGER HESS said he does not recommend any consideration be given to their letter. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the letter be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Allen, with the approval of Councilman Hart, changed their motion; that the letter from the Chamber of Commerce be acknowledged with thanks and the request of the firm be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he received a communication from Housing Director Gautereaux which stated the City should consider readjusting its insurance cost as related to Olivewood Housing. We have a policy with the Farmers Fund Insurance covering money and securities in the amount of $15,000 which has been in effect since July 1, 1959. It was the Housing Director's recommendation due to the closing out and reduction of gross monies handled the policy be reduced at least 50 percent. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he concurs with Mr. Gautereaux's observation. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager and the Housing Director in regard to reducing the insurance on the Housing be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported next Tuesday is the fifth Tuesday of the month and there will be no Council meeting unless there is something special for which the Council wishes to adjourn. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated the Council at this meeting adopted a Resolution which dedicated a 20 foot right-of-way east of "R" Avenue as 9th Street. Mrs. Stockman stated she' has had considerable trouble with property in this area; and she would like to see it go before the Planning Commission for some consideration and the City Engineer and herself give some thought to it to see if a more feasible way could be worked out. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, it be referred to the Planning Director and City Engineer and Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, we rescind the motion of adopting the Resolution on "R" Avenue and 9th Street until we get the recommendation from the Director of Planning and City Engineer. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 9:50 p.m. ATTEST: CITY OF N 40NAL CITY, CF IFORNIA CITY CLERK 7/24/62