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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 09-04 CC MIN97 National Cityr California, September 4, 1962 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None.. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Carstens, Hess, Newberry, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with acute to the flag by City Manager Hess ev. followed with invocation by/Crowell D, Eddy. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX introduced Crowell D. Eddy, former tax assessor; William Dunn, the oldest living citizen of National City. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX introduced Harold Requa, the oldest living mayor of National City, and presented him with a certificate of appreciation for his service as Mayor. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, Mr. Requa assist Mayor Gautereaux. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX AND COUNCILMAN MORGAN presented certificates of appre- ciation to the Coaches and each member of the Nat -Par Pony League Team,, ASSISTANT MAYOR REQUA asked for roll call. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux, Requa. Council members absent: None. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 28, 1962, be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: - Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, the minutes of the adjourned meet- ing of August 28, 1962, be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit:. Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux.:. :Nays: None. Councilmen Hart.and.Morgan abstained-.from.moting.. RESOLUTION_ NO, 8187;-"RESOLUTIAN . AUTHORIZING.:SA1:E OF VEHICLE TO CITY OF TECATE, S.C., MEXICO", was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , relating to civil defense and disaster was pre- sented. Upon motion of Alien, seconded by Colburn, that only the heading be read and further reading of the ordinance be waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO, 1044, "AN ORDINANCE OF ,THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 756". Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, 9/4/62 98 Gautereaux. Nays: None.. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the matter of the insurance of the Seat Belt Clinic of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce would require further study and recommended the matter be given further research by the City Mana- ger. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager check into the insurance policies to see if the City is covered for any liability that may result from use of City land and if the Manager and Attorney approve the insurance, the Manager be authorized to execute the agree- ment with the Jr. Chamber before the next Council meeting. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he has studied the insurance policy of National Dry Kiln & Processing Co. aid finds it does meet the require. ments of the lease and recommended it be filed. Moved by Allen, se- conded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated it is his legal opinion and recommenda- tion relative to back salaries of policemen, the Council deny all claims which accrued and became payable prior to the 90 day period pre- ceding June 6, 1961. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recom- mendation of the City Attorney be approved and accepted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORIEY CARSTENS stated he has the opinion of the Legislative Counsel which stated as far as pay is concerned, the Mayor is a Coun- cilman and is entitled to the same salary. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the communication be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan. Nays: None. Mayor Gautereaux abstained from voting. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated relative to dedication of parks, once`. land is dedicated for park purposes, it cannot be used for any other purpose, and can only be "undedicated" by a vote of the people. If°a resolution is made dedicating the parks, the new City Hall could not be built on park property. Attorney Carstens recommended he be auth- orized to prepare a resolution dedicating the parks and work with the. Planning Director on an ordinance to regulate use of the parks. Moved, by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes; Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. ALBERT E..CLARK, 914 E. 3th Street, was present, and stated he brought greetings from England, where he had attended Council meetings, last year. 9/4/62 99 Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Manager study the lighting situation in Las Palmas Park. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HART: suggested the American Flag should be displayed from every home possible during the 75th Anniversary Celebration. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager look into the matter of how a sewer charge would effect homes that are on cesspools. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager check and make a report regarding whether the flag salute or the invocation should come first on the agenda. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Moved by Allen, a public meeting be held regarding AB 41, with the pros and cons presented. Motion died for lack of a second. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX thanked the Council for giving him the opportunity to attend the American Municipal Association Congress in Philadelphia. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the City of San Diego has withdrawn from the San Diego Bay Committee, and recommended it be put on the agenda for next week whether or not National City wishes to continue on the Com- mittee. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommenda- tion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $ 54,012.51 Traffic Safety 3,806.35 Park 407.98 Trust & Agency 280.00 Park Construction 2,913.43 Payroll 56,159.48 TOTAL $117,573.75 Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS stated in regard to fencing of swap meets, he recom- mended the fencing be not less than six feet in height and material be of chain link or open type fencing to be approved by the Director of Public Works; also there should be incorporated into the ordinance, no camping or overnight residency be permitted on the grounds. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. APPLICATION for transfer of Off Sale Beer & Wine License to Speedee Mart, Inc., 824 Palm Avenue, was presented. REPORT from Police Chief Cagle stated investigation reveals no grounds for protest. Moved by 9/4/62 100 Allen, seconded by Colburn, it be filed,. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he has received taro suggestions under the new Merit Award System. Mr. Hess said the first idea presented was not a new idea and has been under consideration for some time; therefore he recommended the employee be given a certificate only. Approved by un- animous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the sedond idea of using dis- carded City equipment to handle the job of street patch truck has saved the City about $900 which had been budgeted for the repair of the patch truck and recommended the employee be awarded $45 for his idea. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN ALLEN suggested the first award be presented at a Council meeting. CITY MANAGER HESS stated regarding the acquisition of 400,000 gallons per day of sewage, the City Council of Chula Vista wishes to give rights to 100,000 gallons. Mr. Hess recommended he be permitted to negotiate with the City Manager of Chula Vista and acquire the rights for 100,000 gallons. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recom- mendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS announced that Wednesday, September 5th, at 9:00 a.m. at -Fire Station No. 1, National City will take delivery from the County of eight radiological monitoring kits. CITY MANAGER HESS presented change orders from Robert Bradt for the renovation of the Community Building in the amount of $1,758 and re- commended authority be given the Mayor to sign the change orders. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of the City Mana- ger be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. COMPIUNICATION from Community Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce regarding downtown beautification program was presented. The communication set forth several recommendations on the matter. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendations be turned over to the City Manager and he allot them to the various committees for reports. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he had a note stating an individual came in to thank the Police Dept. for their courtesy and assistance when he ran out of gas on the freeway. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager notify the Chief of Police and the note be filed. ca /h.1f 1 101 ATTEST- , OilY CLLRK Carried by unanimous vote.. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he had a note stating a person cam: in to thank the Police Dept. for the use of their emergency vehicle. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Chief of Police be notified and the note filed. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Metropolitan Sewerage and Advisory Board, stating a bus tour has been arranged of the sewerage system on Saturday, Septem- ber 8th, leaving Civic Center at 9:00 a.m. Anyone interested in at- tending should contact the City Manager. Communication ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from San Diego Bay Committee stating any member who misses three consecutive meetings should be replaced. Communication ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he has been informed by the Ford Foundation that the Casa project is not the type of project they are lending financial assistance. Mr. Hess requested he be given authority to contact various labor union,authorities about getting certain dispen- sation for members of the various trade organizations to take part in a volunteer labor program for the development of the Casa. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the revision of ordinance 837 be placed an the agenda for next week and the Council have their observa- tions on the matter ready at that time. Carried by unanimous vote. TELEGRAM from Kile Morgan stating the Pony League team had won the game at Washington, Penn. was read and ordered filed by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX requested permission, for the City Manager, to seek further information on an available foundation fund grant for the Senior Citizens area. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, permission be given the Mayor and City Manager to seek the information. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX thanked Vice Mayor Allen and the Council for handling matters so well while he was in Penn., also the cooperation of the Department Heads. Moved by Allen, we send a thank you note to the people who handled the Labor Day parade. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX suggested the item be held over until the end of the 75th Anniversary. Vice Mayor Allen withdrew his motion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Assistant Mayor Requa close the meeting at 3:25 p.m. MAY R, CITY OF P3AT flOMAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 9/4/62