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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 08-14 CC MIN60 National City, California, August 14, 1962 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Biggs, Carstens, DeHaven, 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 Chaplain W. R. Robinson of the Paradise Valley Hospital. Moved by Hart, seconded by Alien, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 1962, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated we have a very special guest with us from Pakistan, and introduced Mr. Imam who is serving as an editor in Pakistan, and is seeing how we live and how reporting is handled in the United States. RESOLUTION NO. 8172 was read, "FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE (LEONARD STREET ANNEXATION)". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unani- mous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8173 was read, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OP THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL CITY -CHAM- BER OF COMMERCE". Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8174 was read, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DES- CRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "VAN NESS AVENUE ANNEXATION' AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO". Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated in Paragraph 2. of the description, the word "East" should be inserted before 67.26 feet. COUNCILMAN HART, with the approval of Councilman Colburn, amended the motion to include the cor- rection. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance regarding amount of revenue necessary from property taxes to support the departments in the City, was pre- sented for the second and final reading. Upon motion of Allen, sec- onded by Hart, further reading of the Ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1040, "ORDINANCE DETERMINING AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR SUPPORT OF ITS DEPARTMENTS AND TO PAY BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 8/14/62 61 1962-63." Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated several weeks ago the case of National City vs California Water & Telephone Company, which was indicated at that time the decision of the Superior Court had been affirmed by the Dis- trict Court of Appeals of California; however, the Water Company has asked for a re -hearing. Subsequent to that time a re -hearing had been denied and they again appealed to the Supreme Court of the State of California. Last week we received a notice from the Supreme Court a re -hearing had been denied, which in effect is another "door closed" in the case. Unless the Water Company is successful in getting the Supreme Court to review their decision, it should be the end of the case. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the communication from Carlsbad Municipal Water District was referred to him with regard to the sale of water for recreational purposes. Specifically it is in regard to the sale of water from the Metropolitan Water District to be used in Lake Elsinore. The Carlsbad Municipal Water District has brought into the matter some detail and adopted a resolution. Attorney Carstens stated he had some conversation with a representative of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District and he stated they would send us a copy of the resolution and further detail. Mr. Carstens said he did not have sufficient informa- tion from them at the present time to know whether or not National City will be directly involved or whether there will be any cost to the City, and honed to have more information at the next Council meeting. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated some weeks ago the back pay of policemen was discussed by the Council, the pay records were certified to the Council and an opinion was asked as to the legality of paying these monies. The matter has been gone into in quite a bit of detail by the City Attorney and the Attorney for the policemen, and there are some legal questions as to the Statute of Limitations and when they would apply in this case. We are meeting with the other Attorney to try and work up a final solu- tion and hope to have an answer very shortly. ELIZABETH V. AMES, 1927 Granger Avenue, was present, and stated she thought it would be advisable to paint the duplexes in the Housing which are being retained for some time; and asked the Council to take it into consideration to do something about the eye sore. CITY MANAGER HESS stated following a telephone conversation from Mrs. Ames in this regard, he contacted Housing Director Gautereaux and requested Mr. Gautereaux prepare a survey showing the houses in need of paint, etc. and we should have a recommendation by the next meeting. 8/14/62 62 E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present, and asked if the opening of bids could not be done in a City Council meeting. Mr: Alsdorf stated he received a notice from the City it would be his last sanitation bill and nothing was said who would handle his trash or garbage. We should know very soon what we are going to do with our trash. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the contract has been awarded to the National City Rubbish Ser- vice, Mr. Keener, and the contract specifies the coverage, service and terms, therefore a notice will be forthcoming from the National City Rubbish Service to you and no doubt a public notice will be in the National City Star -News. MR. ALSDORF stated he had hoped the City would handle the trash and garbage and make it tax proposition for the entire City, and hoped it will come to pass. MR. ALSDORF stated he went to Las Palmas Pool about noon time and found the cement in the men's room where he was putting on his swimming togs was very hot; and also noticed youngsters were hopping up and down because of the heat, and thought something should be done about it. MR. LEISTER, 1600 Third Street, Otay, was present and stated he would like to get a license to sell the lumber in the Housing Project which they are wrecking. It was requested he be allowed to sell the lumber on the job which would save it from being hauled to the yard; he could dispose of it much faster. CITY MANAGER HESS stated we received several inquiries during the week from people in the vicinity where the lumber is stacked up and they have been complaining as to the manner in which the sales have been taking place, indicating they did not think this was a due process, and felt permits probably had not been secured, which was the case. Mr. Hess said when the contract was originally drawn to have the two story building demolished there was nothing that gave the contractor any privilege to dispose or sell any of the lumber or fix- tures on the spot; however, it has been going on for a few days, and Mr. Hess stated having reviewed the situation thoroughly yesterday with members of the staff, he would recommend against issuing any permits as it would be a precarious position for the City; we would have no con- trol as to the amount of fixtures or lumber which could be sold and we do not know which would acually come out of the buildings or might be brought in from the outside. The area is not zoned for this type of selling, and Mr. Hess said he felt we would leave ourselves open to criticism by carrying on the sales. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and his ideas be upheld. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he would like the City Manager and the Street Committee to study the possibility of when someone took out a building permit for one house, or possibly two, the City would cut out the grade 8/14/62 63 for the curbs or sidewalks, whichever they want to put in. Mr. Morgan said this could be put on the agenda for the next meeting, and author- ize the Manager to come up with a recommendation what he and the Street Committee think in this regard. We should encourage the people by cutting the curb or sidewalk to grade. CONTINUED HEARING ON ZONE CHANGE for Frank Hobbs from R-4 to C-2 Limited Commercial, West of Palm Avenue and North of 4th Street, was held at this time. FRANK HOBBS, 202 Palm Avenue., was present, and thanked the Council for continuing the hearing so he could be present. Mr. Hobbs stated the request for a zone change is not only for his property, but for all the property owners in that locale who want the change made. It is the feeling of the property owners it would be to the betterment of the community if we could have a limited commercial zone; it is for 100% of the property owners in the block. COUNCILMAN MORGAN questioned how many people within the 300 foot radius objected to the proposed zone change. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated there were no objec- tions received. EDWARD BOLES, 5205 Racine Ct., National City, was pres- ent and stated he owns Lots 54 and 62 of Paradena Park, and has an apartment building on Lot 62 valued at approximately $172,000 and has other improvements on Lot 54 which is valued at approximately $50,000. Mr. Boles said he has stated if the zoning were changed he would make Lot 54 into commercial property. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX questioned the mat- ter of off street parking. MR. BOLES stated they have one off street parking place for each unit, which is 18 units; there is 151 plus feet in the front which has curbs and sidewalks which would allow a lot of parking without any detriment to anyone. JOSEPH L. GUIDRY, 3697 Frisbee, Sunnyside, was present and stated previously he lived at 132 Palm Avenue, and is owner of a portion of Lot 60; and if Mr. Boles decides to pro- ceed with the plans he speaks of he would gladly offer him the lot, and would move the house off the property to give Mr. Boles sufficient park- ing space. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, we accept the zone change. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 'km Avenue, was present, and asked if the property in question is not across from where a City park will be located; and questioned the idea of a commercial zone across from a park. MR. HOBBS stated the park was there, but it was moved for the freeway, and the park is now about one-half mile further back. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the hearing would have to be closed, so declared the motion out of order. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the hearing be closed on the zone change from R-4 to C-2 and be referred to the City Attorney for the change of zoning. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated last week the Council voted on Vice Mayor Allenfs motion we include Kimball Park in the ordinance dedicating the 8/14/62 64 parks in National City, and again we overruled the motion we passed that anything which is not an emergency should be laid over a week. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, we rescind the motion made last week of putting Kimball Park on the same ballot as the other parks. Motion ,lost, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated last week we added Section 43.1 to Ordinance No. 708 and he would like to have something else added. In this parti- cular ordinance, Mr. Colburn said he would like to have added that the paving, fencing and proper modern rest room facilities be included. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, we direct our City Attorney and City Manager to write this up so we can amend the ordinance.. PLANNING DIRECTOR STOCKMAN stated the Planning Commission at their last regular meeting placed swap meets in the M-2 zone, and curbs and sidewalks are not required to be installed in M-2 zones. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Allen, that matters brought before the Council will be weighed upon without them being laid over for the next meeting, or placing upon the agenda if felt necessary in a routine order of business. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux.. Nays: Hart, Morgan. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he read with interest a column by Mr. Chilson in regard to a city where he was in newspaper business and it is cele- brating its 75th anniversary this year. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, we send this city a resolution complimenting them on their 75th birthday, as well as our own. COUNCILMAN HART questioned the city. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated it is Williston, N. Dakota. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. VICE MAYOR ALLEN asked if we are going to have a special session or are we going to call for a vote by name on the selection of an architect. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would like it brought up under the City Manager's report, and that we vote on it by name on roll call. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented Lieut. Mounteer with a communication com- mending him for the instructions and course he has given in Advanced First Aid training. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented Lieut. Liesman with a communication commend- ing him for the course he just successfully completed in radiological training in Alameda, Calif. which enhanced our Civil Defense program; also presented him with a 15 year service pin, and extended his con- gratulations. 8/14/62 65 MAYOR GAUCEREAUX stated there has been somewhat of a controversial area since April in relation to transaction of properties the City swapped with Hewitt Brothers. He took note of the financial section of the San Diego Union, last Sunday's edition, where a special feature has been given to the Hewitt property and to the City of National City and to Mx. Hewitt in his development on the property since he purchased it. The news coverage indicates they will be employing somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 employees. This is the type of publicity the City of National City enjoys and needs, and will stimulate future industrial development within our City. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported yesterday he attended the Bay Committee with our other representative, Mr. Freeman, in Chula Vista. The Bay Commit- tee was on official record at the meeting before last as undertaking an alternate method of achieving a different type of bill other than the SB 41 which is now pending for a hearing before the Board of Supervisors. It was decided the Attorneys of two cities represented at the Bay Com- mittee meeting would prepare some type of bill that would be substi- tuted or an acceptable bill as sought by the four South Bay cities represented in the committee. The Committee is now asking the Governor of the State of California to call another extraordinary session of the Legislature, which is provided by law, to be heard and to attempt to amend the Bill in the particular areas that have been recommended by all the cities concerned. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager be instructed to change the name plates of the City Attorney, City Planner, City Manager, and put their names on them. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. THE REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER relative to resur- facing of sidewalks and our present ordinance, was presented. CITY MANAGER HESS stated we are waiting for certain laboratory tests con- cerning the material discussed last week, and thought it propitious to wait until we receive a reply to laboratory inquiries prior to making recommendations concerning an ordinance change since this was the point of issue. COMMUNICATION FROM MR. & MRS. C. A. HARVIE regarding junk yards on City streets, was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the letter be filed. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he would like the letter acknowledged with thanks and then file it. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated he would like to see it included in the motion, and asked if the maker would so do. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he thought it was nice to send letters of thanks, and he is very happy to receive such letters, but it does take time to send out letters to the persons writing them, but 8/14/62 66 there will be a thank you note back_ and forth, and questioned where one would stop. Motion lost by the following vote t.o-wit: Ayes: Colburn, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Hart, Gautereaux. Moved by Allen, seconded by m Gautereaux, the communication be acknowledged with thanks and filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereauxs Nays: Hart, Morgan. REPORT OF MEETING OF JULY 30TH OF SAN DIEGO BAY COMMITTEE was presented, and ordered filed by unanimous vote. EXCERPTS OF PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD'S MINUTES OF THEIR MEET- ING OF AUGUST 2nd were presented. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated there are two items he would like to have recommendations from the City Manager. CITY MANAGER HESS stated with reference to Paragraph 1, it stated that permission be granted for the proper departments to go ahead and apply for matching funds to construct the Senior Citizen's Center in Las Palmas Park. Mr. Hess said he discussed it with members of the staff this morning, and it was the general concensus of opinion that perhaps the word "apply" should have been "investigate" which was the general feeling at the time the minutes were taken down and transcribed by the committee. To apply would mean in essence that you would be directing us to go ahead to ask for matching funds which would mean we would have to have'fifty percent which we do not have since this was not a budgeted expenditure. Mr. Hess said it would be his suggestion it be investi- gated and not applied for; to recommend the Director of Planning ascer- tain the feasibility and the advisability of securing matching funds, but to make no direct application at this time. Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the minutes also request consideration be given to designation and preparation of a picnic area outside of the patio at El Toyon Park. Mr. Hess stated that probably these two communications crossed; the one coming from the Park and Recreation Advisory Board to the Council in a letter he had directed to them to take this under advisement, and to submit their recommendation to us as to whether or not they would like to see this actually developed into a barbeque area with lawns, or if they were speaking in terms of pavement. We should wait and see what they reply to the communication. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the recom- mendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he also would like to have considered, the minutes which stated it was voted to recommend to the City Council they direct the Director of Planning to seek information as to what land- scaping is to be conducted by the State Highway Department and to supply the Board with the information. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, 8/14/62 67 the Director of Planning be so advised. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the minutes be filed, as corrected. Carried by unanimous vote. APPLICATION FOR PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER OF ON -SALE GENERAL LIQUOR LICENSE from Harold F. Dodds to Walter L. Dodds, dba The Westerner, 22 W. 7th Street, was presented. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the meeting of the League of California Cities at Del Mar, August 17th. REPORT OF CITY TRFISURER for period ending July 31, 1962, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the report be accepted and filed:. Carried by unanimous vote. APPLICATION OF RICHARD L. GRAHAM to move a building from 2449-51 Doyle Street to the 2300 block on La Siesta Way, was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Engineering Department in regard to the requirements of this moving be approved, and the building be permitted to be moved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reportad last week there was referred to his office a review of a situation which involved the reinstallation of a member of the Fire Department, Donald Torbett, from the reserve list. It had nlee ing not been pointed out there had been some discussion at a Councilftthat -his name not be considered. Mr. Hess said he conducted an inquiry in this regard and these are the findings: On November 21, 1961, the Civil Service Commission unanimously voted to recommend to the Council and based on observations by Chief Bailey, that Donald Torbett be placed on the reserve list, resigning because of illness in the family. On November 28, 1961, at a Council meeting a communication from the Civil Service Commission was read, and it was moved and carried by a four to one vote that the request be denied. This in essence meaning Mr. Torbett not be retained on the reserve list. Subsequent to that time, approximately two months, on Jan. 23, 1962, the Civil Service Commission met again at which time they moved and seconded a letter be written to the then City Manager stating a reinstatement was made of Mr. Torbett and he was placed on the reserve list. Mr. Hess said as far as he can see, this is nothing more than a lack of communication between the then Civil Service Commission and the Council. Mr. Hess said he has recommended, and believes the Commission is considering, that recommendations of the Commission be processed through the City Manager's office only for scrutiny and observation and then relayed to the Council; the City Manager would take no action on them, only be 8/14/62 68 informed of their desires. By the same token, when the Council would take action on matters of this sort, it again be channeled through the City Manager and back to the Civil Service Commission. As a further immediate measure, the Personnel Clerk from now on will clip all per- tinent portions of the minutes of the Council and make certain they are placed in the appropriate personnel file. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated prior to April, 1962, it was Council policy, when an employee was terminated and a request was made before the Body they be placed on the eligibility list, an employee was not entitled to reemploy- ment once they left. CITY MANAGER HESS stated at the first Civil Ser- vice Commission he attended it was readily agreed by the Commission as well as members of his staff, there are certain ambiguities in the City Manager's Ordinance 885 as opposed to Civil Service Ordinance 712 and we are all in agreement we should try and straighten them out, and have a pair of ordinances that will compliment each other rather than contra- dict. We have discussed the matter between ourselves and the City Attor- ney, and with the enthusiasm the Civil Service Commission has now we should be able to come up with good logical ordinance changes which should compliment the City. Mr. Hess said he feels the recommendation he has made is not in opposition to any of the existing portions of the ordinance or the rules which are an adjunct to the Civil Service Ordi- nance. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Colburn. CITY MANAGER HESS stated several months ago the Council requested it be ascertained the manner in which Alternate Highway 101 would be established, and we have a communication from Mr. Dekema, State Highway Engineer, stating National Avenue from Division Street and 30th Street will be designated as Alternate Highway 101. The communication was ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated Councilman Morgan and himself met with a mem- ber of the staff of the County Administrator's office, Mr. Morey, con- cerning that the tax rate be included with the over-all tax bill. It developed this would entail quite a little cost as far as the County would be concerned, and at the present time they are conducting a sur- vey to install new business machines. It will take at least three years to incorporate the new system and when it is installed it will include the tax rate breakdown as well as the over-all tax bill. Mr. Hess said he would recommend when his office receives the information from the County we make it available to the newspapers and request they include in the publication the breakdown and be handled at no cost to the City. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/14/62 69 CITY MANAGER HESS stated a review of present fiscal matters reveals that on April 2, 1962, there was to be a transfer of funds in the amount of $300 from the Recreation Department to the Traffic Safety Fund; it was approved at that time; however, the transfer was not actually consummated, and asked the Council's approval to set the records straight. This is merely a question of taking funds from one department to another and involves no transaction of money outside the City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated at the last meeting he was requested to ascer- tain the cost of name plates to be issued to City employees who have contact with the public. The metallic tags worn over a pocket lapel which would be affixed by a pin or clasp can be acquired by us in the amount of $1.50 each; and it was the Manager's suggestion Police Offi- cers wear these tags and Inspectors who are doing a business with the City, such as Building Inspectors, and the Planning Department Field Representative; it would cost the City approximately $67 which the City Manager feels should be taken out of the budget of the various depart- ments, with the stipulation if any employee should lose one of the tags he replace it at his own cost. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. COUNCILMAN COLBURN questioned if that would include any of the people who work within the City Hall who contact the public at the counter. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he checked into it and found it was the general feeling a tag that would be clipped on or pinned could be destructive to a garment, and suggested the desk, where necessary, and the clerks who are dealing with the public, have a name board placed so the public will know who they are doing business with. COUNCILMAN ALLEN, with the approval of Councilman Morgan, included that in their motion. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated when the contract was written for the letting of the trash contract there was a matter involved of $4,000 which was to be paid to us by the successful contractor for purchasing of busi- ness machines which relate to the trash business. It was the sugges- tion of the City Manager consideration be given to earmarking this $4,000 to be set aside and utilized to place in the City Treasurer's office a business machine which can be used to handle the processing of 1911 Acts; also a cancelling machine in the Treasurer's office and a check signing machine to be used in the City Clerk's office. Mr. Hess stated he thinks the funds will be adequate and should be applied 8/14/62 70 for these business machines. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated we received a communication from the County Administrative Officer apprizing us of the fact they have contacted various survey companies to ascertain how much it would cost to con- duct a financial survey relating to the Unified Port District. They received replies which indicated a survey of this kind would cost from $1,200 to $1,750. The County points out they would not be permitted, and if the various cities involved were interested the cost could be shared among the various cities. CITY MANAGER HESS stated it would be his recommendation he be allowed to communicate with Mr. Heggland, Chief Administrative Officer, and advise him this is a matter whereby factual data will be collected and can be provided without cost in the individual cities; we could send in our information as well as the others, and allow the County to conduct the survey, they would be com- petent to come up with a financial study that would be handled by our financial survey people. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the recom- mendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated last week members of the City staff met with Dr. Askew, Director of Public Health for the County of San Diego, con- cerning the matter relating to future programs as related to our Casa de Salud. In response to our meeting, and in furtherance of the com- munication between National City and the County they have sent us an informative list of statistics applying to various health matters in the County. City Manager Hess said it is his feeling the report is self explanatory and we are getting wonderful cooperation from the County Health Department, and he be allowed to write to Dr. Askew thanking him for his assistance concerning the Casa and thanking him for providing us with the survey. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated at this time he would review the names of the architectural firms interviewed last evening by the Council, and obtain concerning each a vote as to whether or not they should be accepted. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would prefer the reading of the three firms and then they be taken at one time and before taking the vote any member of the Council that would like to discuss any of these individual architects have an opportunity to do so. CITY MANAGER HESS stated representatives of the three firms who were present last night are: Tucker, Sadler & Bennett; Freeland & Bird; and Richard Wheeler & Associates. Mayor Gautereaux called for a roll call on Tucker, Sadler & Bennett. Ayes: None. Nays: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. 8/14/62 71 Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. Roll call on Freeland & Bird: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. Roll call on Richard Wheeler & Associ. ates: Ayes: None. Nays: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Coun- cilman Morgan abstained from voting. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the decision of the Council is the firm of Freeland & Bird. CITY MANAGER HESS reported we have received information from the County Technical Standards Committee indicating they would like to have the Council appoint a member to be a part of this Committee; the purpose being to review engineering standards, and suggested City Engineer Foster be designated as our representative and Associate Engineer Newberry as alternate. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated with reference to the Tecate Fair on Septem- ber 14th, our Recreation Dept. has been in contact with the Sweetwater School District in relation to having the Junior High Band take part in the ceremony. We have been informed by the Sweetwater School Dis- trict they would like to have an official request from the Council, requesting their presence to take part in these ceremonies. It was the City Manager's recommendation he be allowed to send, in the name of the Council, to the Sweetwater School District, such a request. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported Thomas H. Cosby, a member of the Traffic Safety Committee, is presently confined at the U. S. Veterans Hospital at Long Beach, Calif., and is in Ward 4; he has been in the hospital for approximately a month and will be there for another month; and it was thought perhaps members of the Council would like to communicate with him. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the communication be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to Lieut. Liesman's recent schooling the City was required to pay a total of $180.; however, we have received notification $121 will be refunded to the City. CITY MANAGER HESS stated last week we had a letter from a citifen con- cerning stray cats, and there was some discussion we would perhaps con- sider a cat ordinance. However, for the present time, Mr. Hess said he would submit to the Council for consideration, a procedure be adopted whereby on each Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon we will receive, by the Poundmaster, at the side entrance of the City Yards, 14th and "D", cats which he will take to the County. The cats will be accepted free of charge providing they are bound in a cloth or burlap bag securely tied. We feel in some way this may help alleviate the stray cat situa- tion. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommen- dation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/14/62 72 CITY MANAGER HESS presented a letter from the Bureau of Yards and Docks relating to a contract we had with them in the past concerning the sewer contract and since they have removed a large portion of buildings in one particular area they are requesting they no longer be charged for this particular service. Mr. Hess requested the Council permit him to accept their offer that this amendment be made so they will not be charged for service they do not receive. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated we had an incident lately where an employee was afforded a physical examination at a charge to the City of $10 and shortly thereafter the employee terminated employment with the City. Mr. Hess said he would recommend these examinations be paid in cash by the employee, and following their probationary period with the City, they be permitted a petty cash basis refund. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Gautereaux. CITY MANAGER HESS reported we received a request from representatives of the Pop Warner Football League that the City grant permission to the National City group of the Pop Warner Football League to utilize park facilities at Las Palmas Park. They would be covered by $1,500 medical insurance policies with liabilities of $250,000 for any single accident. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Sweetwater Union High School District had the same request, and after a lengthy discussion it was unanimously voted the request be denied since the people felt boys between the ages of 10 to 13 were too young to play tackle football, The National City Recreation Dept. is now preparing its regular Fall touch football leagues which will embrace the same age level of boys; schools in San Diego have allowed use of their fields, but the City has not allowed use of their field, feeling the danger factor was too great. Mr. Hess said it is his recommendation we not permit the Pop Warner Football League to use City property for their games, thinking of the liability aspect as well as that of health. W. R. BENSON, 1325 Carol Place, was present, and stated he is President of the South Bay Pop Warner Association. This area is the only one in the entire San Diego area that is not going along with the Pop Warner movement. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, we permit Pop Warner activities in City parks, and the schedule be worked out with the Supt. of Parks and the Recreation Director, and City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/14/62 73 CITY MANAGER HESSstated the Council was provided with a copy of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting of August 10th and would be glad to answer any questions. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, we lay over the minutes until next week. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he feels there is one item that is somewhat of an emergency nature and he would like to identify that one, and would be happy to lay all the other items over. The item concerned is the recommendation of the Finance Committee to charge the Judges and Marshal's $1.00 for the use of chairs. COUNCILMAN MORGAN, with the approval of Councilman Hart, withdrew their motion. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated there is a recommendation of the Finance Committee the communication from the Metropolitan Water District be filed, but at the last meeting the City Manager and herself were authorized to contact them to get the figures so they could get our money to them by next Tuesday, and we will need a resolution prepared by the Attorney. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, we lay all of these items over of the Finance Committee meeting except the last two recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated with regard to the communication from the Metropolitan Water District, there was a resolution adopted last December that will not permit the letter to'be filed, and the figures, etc. that were asked for by the -City Clerk and City Manager will be forthcoming in another meeting, Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, Section 9 not be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the last item on the Finance Committee's -recommendation be approved. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the Judges and Marshal's hosted the meeting of the Judges and Marshalls on the loth of July and were billed $11.00 for chair rental. It was requested by them this item be waived. The FinanceCommittee recommended to reduce the billing to a minimum, being $1.00. Carried, by .the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the minutes of the meeting of the Citizens Committee for the new City Hall site held on August loth be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she received a communication from the office of the County Assessor, which stated in reviewing their records they find some areas annexed to the City of National City still remain within the boundaries of the Lower Sweetwater Local Fire District and of the Bonita-Sunnyside Local Fire District, as follows: Ordinance 858, Southwest Mesa; Ordinance 990, Sweetwater Heights; Ordinance 1019, Sweetwater No. 4. Mrs. Alston stated we adopted Resolution 8062 with- drawing it from the Fire District, so they are in error regarding that annexation; Ordinance No. 1030, Cypress Annexation; and Ordinance No. 8/14/62 74 1033, Williams Annexation. The communication further stated if the City Council so desires they should adopt resolutions declaring the areas annexed to the city withdrawn from the Local Fire District and file copies thereof with the governing body of the District, the State Board of Equalization and the County Assessor. CITY CLERK ALSTON recommended the City Attorney be authorized to prepare such a resolu- tion withdrawing these annexations from the Fire Districts. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Clerk be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported she received a notice from the County Water Authority of meetings to be held August 16th at the Water Authority Headquarters. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported he has a communication from the Public Utilities Commission which was referred to him by the City Manager and is in regard to a five million dollar appropriation for grade separa- tions which is available to various agencies under certain conditions. Mr. Foster stated after looking over the communication he sees no area where the City of National City would be involved or would be eligible for the money, and recommended the communication be filed. Approved by unanimous vote. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, in regard to the proposed zoning of the entire Sweetwater Valley; and it was felt the entire val- ley should be considered as a whole and not each portion separately. At the present time there are many diversified types of industry, as well as residential, and it was felt some control should be established over the Valley in order that future toning establishments might pro- ceed with order and decorum. It was recommended the City Council be requested to ask the County Board of Supervisors to instruct their County Planning Department to immediately place an Interim Zoning upon the Lincoln Acres area and then proceed with the establishment of a zoning in that area and not maintain an unzoned area adjacent to our City. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported she is working very closely with the State Division of Highways on an ordinance we could adopt which would give the City Council control over landscaping other freeways, considering now the Cross Town Freeway and State Freeway 241. Mrs. Stockman said she is also working with the Chamber of Commerce to come up with areas on both of these freeways where there might be excess land that local service organizations could be working on the land- scaping and developing, etc. This will not conflict with anything the City Manager is working on. 8/14/62 T 75 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated she would like to make a report on the 701 program. The Mayor and herself met with representatives of the State of California Planning Office where they received a very detailed outline of what the 701 Program entails in the development of a comprehensive general plan for the City. Mrs. Stockman said follow- ing the meeting she proceeded to prepare a plan which the City could work under and came up with the comprehensive plan which will be dis- cussed at a special meeting of the Planning Commission tomorrow even- ing. After the meeting the Planning Commission would like to establish a joint meeting with the City Council so they could then go over the entire program. The program can be discussed and taken under considera- tion; however, the final draft cannot be prepared with the estimates of costs until the Planning Consultant has been established and can assist with the preparation. It would be the thinking the Council could then determine the costs involved and the monies the City would have to expend. It was recommended the Director of Planning be permitted to contact the various professional planning consultants, after which the City Manager and herself be authorized to conduct interviews with a number of them. Following their selection of two, the matter then be referred to the Planning Commission to allow them to select the consul- tant whom they will recommend to be retained for the 701 program. To this point there will be no cost involved, only the time of the Director of Planning and the City Manager in interviewing the planning consul- tants, and no committments be made. After the final draft is prepared with the assistance of the planning consultant, the final draft will again be presented to the City Council for consideration. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated yesterday she received a telephone call from the California State Division of Highways, advising their records in Sacramento indicate that Highland Avenue adjacent to the Golden Arrow Dairy in Sweetwater Valley is annexed to both the City of National City and the City of Chula Vista. Mrs. Stockman said she has checked the matter and it was established Highland Avenue Annexation to the City of Chula Vista was filed with the County Boundary Commission in December, 1960, and final annexation with the State in May, 1961. The Sweetwater Annexation No. 3 to the City of National City was filed with the County Boundary Commission in April, 1961, with the legal des- cription approved and was completed in August, 1961. Mrs. Stockman stated it is apparent the annexation to Chula Vista would prevail since it was the first one filed, and the overlapping should have been noted in the report from the Boundary Commission. However, this was overlooked 8/14/62 76 and not brought up at the time so alteration could be made of the legal description, and Ordinance 1003 of the City of National City does include this area within the legal description. It was the recommendation of the Director of Planning the matter be referred to the City Attorney for legal consideration, and the Director of Planning be authorized to pursue the matter further with the San Diego County Boundary Commission and the City of Chula Vista. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. COUNCILMAN MORGAN withdrew his motion, and Vice Mayor Allen withdrew his second. MRS. STOCKMAN stated it is her recommendation it be referred to the City Attorney for his legal consideration to work it out with the County Counsel, and she will pursue it further with the Boundary Commission and the City of Chula Vista, and then it will come backto the Council in a report. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved and we look into the situation. Carried by unanimous vote, CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she would like to have the Attorney be author- ized to prepare the resolution for payment to the Metropolitan Water District next Tuesday. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, the request of the City Clerk in regard to a resolution to the Metropolitan Water District be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan. Nays: Gautereaux. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated every year during Navy Week we have a conven- tion, and somebody stays home to take over the duties of Navy Week, while others go to the convention. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, we address a communication to the Chamber of Commerce asking them if this cannot be changed so that Navy Week will not fall on our Conven- tion week, and if we can get some answer from them would like to have those parts of information that come up pertaining to City business, at least a copy of it sent to our City Manager so when we ask him a ques- tion he can intelligently report. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated it has been a pleasure to have Mr. Imam present today as a distinguished visitor to our Country, and hoped he will return to visit us again, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 4:23 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK. OR, CITY OF ISATIONAL CITY, /CAL IFORNIA 8/14/62