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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 10-02 CC MIN120 National City, California, October 2, 1962 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 1:30 p.m. o'clock by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen,- Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Foster, Hess, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag by City Manager Hess followed with invocation by Rev. Hicks of the Calvary Baptist Church. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 25th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of Sept. 25, 1962, by approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8196, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALI- FORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL SERVICES", was read. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None, RESOLUTION NO. 8197, "RESOLUTION DEDICATING EL TOYON PARK AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6902", was read. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he thought the Council should have the final decision in the section relative to construction and maintenance of roads through the park. ATTORNEY CARSTENS recommended the wording be changed to read: "The right to construct and maintain roads and streets for public use when needed, subject to the approval of the Council after having considered the recommendations of the Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Advis- ory 3oard and Park Superintendent". VICE MAYOR ALLEN, with the appro- val of Councilman Colburn, amended his motion to include the amended wording as recommended by the City Attorney. Carried by the following vote to•wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 8198, "RESOLUTION DEDICATING LAS PALMAS PARK AND AMEND- ING RESOLUTION NO. 6280", was read, as amended. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the resolution be adopted as amended. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he believed the legal description should be incorporated into the resolution. Councilman Colburn, with the approval of Council- man Hart, amended the motion to include the legal description be in- corporated into the resolution. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. 10/2/62 121 RESOLUTION MO. 8199, "RESOLUTION RELINQUISHING RIGHTS RETAINED BY CITY COUNCIL ILLATIVE TO USES IN KIM;J LL PARK", was read, as amended. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted as amended. VICE MAYOR ALLEN, with the approval of Councilman Colburn, amended the motion to include the Public Library be specifically allowed in the resolution. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present, and stated he thought there should be an election to determine if the City Hall should be on park property. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux, Nays: Hart, Horgan. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962, was pre- sented for the first reading and read in full. Moved by Morgan, se- conded by Allen, it be laid over until next week for a report from the Director of Planning and City Attorney relative to how much lumber may be stored in a C-2-A zone. Councilman Morgan withdrew the motion and Vice Mayor Alien withdrew his second. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the first reading not be accented and the first reading be held next week. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan. Gautereaux. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Section 41 of Ordinance No. 708, was presented for the first reading. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the first reading be laid over until next week. MRS. CLARA PAYSINGER, 1334 "K" Avenue, was present and stated she had a petition against issuing a license to the Gem Amusement Machines at 1528 High- land Avenue, as the place encourages school children to gamble. MRS. TERRY, owner of Gem Amusements, was present, and stated the machines were for the amusement of children and adults and she did not think they were a bad influence. REV. DAN NE'4JURN, 1715 E. 9th Street, was present, and agreed with Mrs. Paysinger. Motion lost by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Hart, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. The ordinance was read in full. PETITION, objecting to Gem Amusement Machines being licensed was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the petition be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for a report as to whether there are any legal grounds for refusing a license and a report as to the valid- ity of the accusations. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated relative to members of commissions living in National City, he desired clarification as to whether he should go ahead and make the ordinance changes and draw up resolutions. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the attorney proceed with amending the ordinances of the Planning Commission and Civil Service Commission, and drawing up resolutions for the Library 3oard, Park & Recreation Advisory 3oard and Traffic Safety Committee. Carried, by the following 10/2/62 122 vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Cotburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated , in talking to the attorney for the South Bay Irrigation District relative to proposed rate increase by the California Water and Telephone Co., it was suggested Leeds, Hill & Jewett be hired to make a report as to whether or not the rate in- crease is justified. The South Bay Irrigation District to pay 70% of the cost and the City to pay 30%. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, Councilman Morgan and City Attorney Carstens talk with Leeds, Hill and Jewett to find out the cost and report back to the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he received a certificate of insurance for Paul W. Crook. There is no action to be taken. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the relocation permit of Peter Tarantino appears to be in order and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the relocation permit of F. R. Evans appears to be in order and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. ELIZA3ETH AMES, 1927 Granger Avenue, was present in defense of Gem Amusement Machines. GUY C. WILSON, Manager, South Say Shopping Center, was present, and stated he believed consideration should be given to advanced planning of access roads to the proposed freeways through the City, particularly on the west side. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the matter be turned over to the City Manager and the commissions outlined in the park resolutions for report and recommendation. Carried by unanivmo . COUNCILMAN C0L>URN stated Hewitt Oros. is planning on having a grand opening on November 1st and thought 30th Street should be finished by that time. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he attended the 3order Cities Conference and the talks were very interesting. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he attended a Chamber of Commerce meeting and the Salute to Navy Week preparations are coming along very well. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated at 6:00 p.m. tonight at the Santa Fe Railway Station there will be an old time political rally. VICE MAYOR ALLEN absent. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he would like to have the City Manager see about getting matching funds for the Casa and Highland Avenue and covering some streets if there is money enough. 10/2/62 123 VICE MAYOR ALLEN present. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager and Mayor attend the Mayors' meeting and if necessary write letters to Washington let- ting them know we intend to make application for money for projects that would qualify under public works. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN i1ORGiiN asked how much it would cost if the Port Authority bill goes through and the fire station is taken over and contracted back to us. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated we would not be obligated to con- tract for their sctrvices. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Manager check with Mr. Freeman and make a report on this matter. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN MORGAN inquired where the money went that we got from the sale of land on 17th Street. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OS3URN stated it went into the Capital Outlay Fund. BILLS AUDITED 23Y THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $ 7,953.51 Traffic Safety 789.44 Park 689.10 Retirement 4,834.15 Harbor 33.20 Payroll 53,719.20 TOTAL $68,018.60 Moved by Alien, 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. RESOLUTION NO. 8200, was presented, authorizing the following expendi- ture from the Capital Outlay Funds Advanced Testing Lab., Inc., $14.50, for tests on Community Center 3ldg. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the complaint of A. J. Cracolici, Sr. relative to dust on Division Street has been referred to the Street Committee for a report. CITY MANAGER HESS stated relative to the matter of hiring another hu- mane officer, he would recommend a humane officer be employed on a 90 day temporary basis at the rate of $2.09 per hour, and he be allowed to advertise for the position. Moved by Morgan, 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. MINUTES of the Library Board of September 5th were ordered filed by unanimous vote. 10/2/62 124 APPLICATION FOR OFF SALE JEER 3. -INE LICENSE for King Sack Market was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colourn, the application be filed, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the sponsors of the Pony League have arranged a banquet for the boys on the team and request to use the Community Building Annex. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the request be granted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Mr. Hess stated the Deputy City Clerk will take reservations for anyone who wants to attend. VICE MAYOR ALLEN said Salute to Navy Week will be October 21-27 and the League Convention will be held October 21-24 and suggested some- one remain here for Navy Week. MAYOR GAUTE;EAUX said he would commute back and forth. NOTICE from State Board of Equalization listing various exemptions granted by the State was presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from City of San Diego stating the petition signed by residents of Angelo Drive which National City sent to San Diego has been referred to the City Manager of San Diego for a report. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he received an insurance policy for S. H. Pearlmutter and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney to see if it satisfies the conditions of the contract. Moved by Hart, se- conded by Colburn, th•e City Managers recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated relative to a report received from the Direc- tor of Housing, he would recommend consideration be given to rental of the Community 3uiiding to small groups at existing rates. Moved by Morgan, 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. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the hearing relative to Plaza Blvd. Improve- ment has been continued to October filth, as there are some questions to be brought before Council. A report will be given each Council member and it will be brought up next week. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Fraternal Order of the Eagles have re- quested art audience with the Council and will appear next week. COMMUNICATION from County Boundary Commission relative to Bonita Village Annexation to Chula Vista was presented and City Engineer's report read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, this be laid over for a week. Carried by unanimous vote. 10/2/62 125 CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated the report from Special Projects Engineer relative to Metropolitan Sewer, which each Councilman has, is for information only. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending Montgomery Annexation to the City of National City be approved. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and it be referred to the City Attorney for further process- ing. Carried by unanimous vote. PETITION requesting annexation to the City of National City of terri- tory known as Lincoln Court Annexation, was presented. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN recommended the petition be received and referred to the Planning Commission for a report. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, while the City Manager is thinking about the public works, he consider the City Hall. Carried by unani- mous vote. COUNCILMAN COL3URN recommended the name of William O'Quinn, 220 Kenton, be considered for the vacancy on the Park & Recreation Advisory 3oard. Councilman Morgan, suggested the name of 3arney Melillo. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 3:45 p.m. ATTEST: C TY CLtRK if /K9L-ri uuk 10/2/62