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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 10-16 CC MINGautereaux at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux AOMIN18tRATIVE OFFICIALS present; Hetitio Gsbukn, Stockman* 133 National City, California, October 16, 1962 Regular meeting of the City council was called to order by Mayor Council members presents Alien, Council members absent: None. Alston, Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, The meeting was opened With pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by Rev. H. Stonier-Hamnett of St. Matthews Episcopal Church. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the regular meet. ing of October 9, 1962, by approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated we have five resolutions which come. under the first item under new business on the agenda, and recommended the resolutions be 1pid over until the item is discussed. Moved -by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated Mr. Balajadia is not financially able to at the present time install sidewalks on his property; ho*ever, he is in accord with putting in curbs and gutters; and it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission he be permitted to bave a waiver on the installation of sidewalks if he would sign an'instru- ment with the City he would put them in within a year, or have a lien put against his property so the City could install the sidewalks within a year, and so accomplish the installation of the sidewalks. Mr. Balajadia has signed. the Covenant Running With Land and Grant of Lien, It was Mrs. Stockman's recommendation a resolution be read accepting the Covenant Running With Land and Declaration of Condi- tions and Restrictions. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8203 was read, accepting Declaration of Conditions and Covenant Running with Land from Tomas and G. 3alajadia. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the first ordinance to be introduced is a very lengthy one and repeals Ordinance 837 and provides for regulation of grading, excavations, hills and water courses in the City. We have not heard from City Engineer Foster whether or not this is in confor- mance with his final recommendations, and the City Manager has sug- gested the Council might wish to get Mr. Foster's definite approval on 10/16/62 134 the technicalities before the first reading. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the first reading of the ordinance be laid over until the arrival of the City Engineer at the end of the meeting, unless it is too late, and if it is too late at that time, it be laid over until the next meeting. VICE MAYOR ALLEN, with the approval of Councilman Hart, changed the motion and moved the first •reading of the ordinance be laid over for a week. Carried by unanimous vote, ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was presented for the first reading, and read in full. ORDINANCE NO., relative to the requirement that members of the Civil Service Commission and Planning Commission be residents of the City of National City, was presented for the second and final reading. Upon motions of Colburn, seconded by Allen, further reading of the Ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1049, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMEND- ING ORDINANCE NO. 712 AND ORDINANCE NO. 729 AND PROVIDING FOR MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO BE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Allen, seconded by ►Morgan, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the Sidewalk License Bond for Al Freetly appears to be in proper order and recommended it be filed. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated with reference to the referral to him relative to a Library Board Ordinance, there is still considerable work to be done on this and he is not prepared at this time to give a report on the ordinance. The City Manager and City Attorney have considerable work yet to do in this regard and it may be a week or two before the City Attorney will have a report.to make. CITY MANAGER HESS reported they have researched the existing ordinances, and resolu- tions to date and have found no material which indicates there has ever been created in National City the Library Board either by ordi- nance or resolution. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, we have a resolution drawn creating a Library Board.. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated there are alternative ways of creating the Board and the City Manager and himself are trying to find the proper way to create it; the Edu- cation Code provides for an ordinance, and there are alternative methods in the Government Code. The motion was withdrawn. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the City Attorney and City Manager be given more time on this item. Carried by unanimous vote. 1O/16/62.. 135 ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the matter of the endorsement of insurance policy of San Diego Gas &Electric Company relative totidelands lease, there was one item about which we communicated with the Company but have not received an answer but should have it by next week. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated with reference to the resolution of Fraternal Order of Eagles he has found there is nothing of a legal complication or problems involved in the resolution. It would appear the matter could be handled by a simple minute entry, or by vote of the Council that they chose to allot a certain time for these People to present their matters. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, we proceed with the Eagles' resolution under the terms outlined by the City Attorney and try it on a trial basis for several months. Mayor Gautereaux said he thought it would be most appropriate if the Council adopted and permitted them to carry on the program in National City as they requested with a simple resolution. CITY MANAGER HESS recom- mended the fourth Tuesday of each month be reserved for this particu- lar item if they have anything to submit. COUNCILMAN MORGAN, with the approval of Vice Mayor Allen, withdrew their motion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, we have a resolution prepared by the City Attorney relative to the Eagles' resolution, and all other interested organizations would have the same privilege. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO THE OFFICIALS AND CIVIC EMPLOYEES OF NATIONALCITY, adopted October 12, 1962, by the Fraternal Order of Eagles', was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, we acknowledge the resolution and accept it. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX introduced Mr. and Mrs. Hess from Wisconsin, parents of City Manager Hess. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated as National City's representative to the San Diego County Unified Civil Defense & Disaster Organization, he met with them, they did not have a quorum but did have.discussion on the second phase of the fallout shelter situation. National City has one building that would house 120 people. The maximum figureproposed per person to be housedwould- cost the City $1. per person if this building was accepted, and, would cost the City $120. maximum. Mr. Allen recommended the Council take the matter under consideration for next week's meeting to see if we would be willing to vote for $120. maximum toward the signing of Paradise Valley Hospital as a general fallout shelter -for the public. -Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, it go on the agenda for next week's Council meeting. MAYOR GAJTEREAUX asked Vice Mayor Alien if this recommendation would include a report from our City Manager and Director - of Defense. VICE MAYOR ALLEN said it would. Motion lost, by -the following vote to -wit: Ayes. Alien, Colburn. Nays: Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. 1©/16/62 136 VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated in the coverage of Navy Week he has learned the Commandant of ,the Coast Guard Station has accepted an invitation and will be with us during Navy Ueek. VICE MAYOR ALLEN reported he attended a breakfast this morning at which Rep. Michael Kirwan of Ohio, who is Chairman of the Interstate Waterways Committee made a talk in regard to San Diego's Bay Devel- opment. Governor Brown was present and sent his greetings to Mayor Gautereaux. Rep. Kirwan said the Bay project is a "must" as far as the Committee is concerned. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he had previously requested we consider send- ing resolutions to Gov. Brown and Gov. Esquivel for the speeches they made at the Border Cities Conference; particularly on narcotics and the cooperation on the narcotics situation. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, we send a resolution of appreciation to both Governors. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated we were at a point of attaining information in writing as to what these speeches actually contained; and asked if we had such information. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he has in his office a summary of the contents and substance of the speeches. We can make copies of the material available and send one to each of the Council members so it could be considered at the next meeting. COUN- CILMAN HART said he would recommend we read the material the City Attorney has before any action is taken. Vice Mayor Allen, with the approval of Councilman Colburn, amended their motion to include the recommendation of Councilman Hart. Vice Mayor Allen, with the approval of Councilman Colburn, withdrew their motion. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, we ask the City Attorney to provide us with a copy of the material he has and put it on the agenda for next week. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the City Engineer and City Manager study the island at 30th and National to make sure it is in the right location to the industrial area. CITY MANAGER HESS 'sug- gested they prepare a complete report for the Council for next week so the Council can be apprized of all the details. Councilman Morgan, with the approval of Councilman Colburn, amended their motion to cover all of the islands, within the City of National City in that vicinity. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated with reference to the proposed annexation of the City of Chula Vista of territory in Bonita, it included the fire station in Bonita and a little land beyond. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Attorney look into the situation and see if there is something we could do to help those people work out their problems. Carried by unanimous vote. 10/16/62 137 COMMUNICATION signed by ten residents in the 2400-2500 block on "K" Avenue, was read, expressing their appreciation for the recent resur- facing and sealing -of "K" Avenue between 24th and 30th Streets. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the communication be filed. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated Much Credit goes to our Street Committee in their diligence in watching and keeping a close eye on the work as it pro- gressed and the fact they set this street aside to be resurfaced. Carried by unanimous vote. -.MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a proclamation of the United Nations Association of San Diego, proclaiming Wednesday, October 24, 1962, to be "United Nations _Day" in National City, and the week of October 21 through 27, 1962, to be "United Nations Week" in National City; and stated if it is the pleasure of the Council he would like to make the proclamation. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Mayor be authorized to make the proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented Maud F. Smith with a certificate for the completion of her radiological monitoring course. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Harbor Fund TOTAL Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, ment, and warrants ordered drawn for $ 15,897.06 610.40 1,041.03 707.94 $ 18,256.43 the bills be approved for pay - same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated if it is the pleasure of the Council he would like to appoint Barney Melillo as a member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated on October 10th he attended a meeting with a C.F.A. director, which is a portion of the H.H.F.A., the Mayor, Assistant City Manager, Director ofPublic Works and the City Engineer. At that time they related to us pertinent information relative to the Public Works Acceleration Act. There was under consideration an appropriation of nine hundred million dollars to be allocated through- out the United States for public works activities. Congress has adjourned but the allocation has been reduced to five hundred million: dollars, and it is his understanding the State of California can receive no more than ten percent of the overall amount of the five hundred million dollars. There are certain provisions in the bill which provide for public works monies to be allocated to small 10/16/62 138 communities. It was pointed out the applications should be prepared promptly so they can be given favorable consideration. Following the meeting on the loth, the City Manager and Mr. Osburn went to Los Angeles on the 12th to get additional data from the H.H.F.A. people and presented them with a penciled application which we had made con- cerning the possible construction of a City Hall in National City. They reviewed our figures carefully which had been prepared by Mrs, Stockman, Mr. Osburn with assistance of the City Engineer and other officials and thought""this was the type of project that would be most desirable. City Manager Hess stated they.have applications prepared for the Council's perusal today along with the necessary resolutions as required under the act. However, at this time it might be better to get some idea as to the site for the City Hall, MAYOR GAUTEREAUX asked if we had a written report from our Site Committee. CITY MANA- GER HESS stated he has a recommendation which was presented by Ralph Finnerty, Chairman of the Site Committee. A sketch of the areas involved was shown to the Council. Mr. Hess said in all fairness to the Site Committee it should be pointed out they would normally require more time to come to a decision because it is an important one to make; however, they were apprized by the City Manager of the situation based on the amount of money available, and the fact all the communi- ties in the area will be trying to obtain these monies. The Site Committee held a meeting yesterday and suggested two sites. Their first recommendation would be to utilize City land which is in the general location of the Public Works Building; however, including the area from 14th to 16th Streets, which would mean acquisition of land by the City. Their second recommendation would be to utilize City lands where the Public Works Building is located plus additional land to the east. BOB HENDERSON, a member of the Site Committee was pres- ent, and stated their first choice was the area from 13th to 16th Street, and from ttE" Avenue to f1D" Avenue; the second choice was from 13th to 15th Streets, with a diagonal section of City land to the east which would be about 21 city blocks in area. Their first:choice includes City land from 13th to 15th which is City owned, and it includes acquisition Of one block from 15th to 16th and "Dt' to ttEt' Avenues. Moved by Hart, seconded by Alien, we go ahead with the first site. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated as he understands it, the first choice is not property the City owns completely free; and if that be the case, before our application would be in proper order as far as public works monies are concerned the land must be owned free and clear. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the land would have to be free and clear within 120 days of the application. If at the end of that time you do not have clear title to the land they cancel the application, 10/16/62 139 and you are no6t eligible for these matching funds. COUNCILMAN COLBURN asked if the first choice was because of the locality or for financial reasons. E. J. CHRISTMAN, 440 E. 2nd Street, member of the Site Com- mittee, was present, and stated it seemed to be the unanimous opinion of the Committee that the site on 16th Street would be on level ground and it would be a more presentable site and have better access. The only access to the lower site would be Off of "D” Avenue which is a very narrow street. Also the parking situation would be very good if the first'site.is selected.- Mr.. Christman said if the building was built at the lower site you would have to pass over the top of the drainage which the architect estimated would cost approximately $160,000 or $170000.. The architect estimated on the basis of assessed value times six, Which is a very liberal estimate, and by that Method of valuation it come cheaper to the City than covering the drainage. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Federal Government would pay one-half the overall cost to 'Cover the drainage area to be used for parking space; they willhot pay any portion of the:money to be used for the acquisition of property; and we would need to have the property free and clear before we can make the application. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he personally would be happy to -take the first choice of the Site Committee, but in thisinstance it would not put us in a position to qualify for 50 percent of the funds that are available, and because of that he would hope the Council members would consider the second choice which would qualify us for these funds and put us in a position to take it before the electorate for approval. COUNCILMAN HART suggested the matter of the site be laid over for a few days for study. After considerable discussion, Coun- cilman Hart, with the approval of Vice Mayor Allen, withdrew the motion. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, we set this item of business to the last item of business on the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, travel expenses be allowed to those attending the League of California Cities Conference. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the Council has always passed a motion allowing the elected officials and department heads to attend, and those who attend be allowed their expenses. Vice Mayor Allen, with the consent of Councilman Hart, included in the motion, the Council, elected officials and department heads be allowed to go to the Conference, and expenses be paid by the City. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER FOSTER regatding Sweetwater Heights Subdivision and balance due subdivider was Presented. Moved by Morgan, 10/16/62 140 seconded by Hart, the City Engineer's report be accepted. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated the matter was laid otrerat the last meeting because of trees. As far as the Engineering Department is concerned they thought the subdivider had fulfilled his contract and the trees were not mentioned in the contract they had on file. CITY MANAGER HESS stated subsequent to the contract there was a written agreement by the subdivider wherein they would install trees, and a representa- tive of the subdivider came in to see him and discussed the matter with Park Supt. Gautereaux, and the subdivider will submit to the City Manager's office their proposal to install the trees and it the type of trees they suggest meets with the approval of Mr. Gautereaux, the City Manager will have a report for the Council recommending it be accepted. If the trees are not of the type Mr. Gautereaux feels should be installed he would request the Council give him permission to re -negotiate with them to get the proper type of trees most con- dttcive to the area, Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the request of C. J. Melillo for a. refund of $25. performance bond be approved, and the necessary officials be authorised to draw the warrant for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays; None. PETI1ION sigi'ied by nine persons objecting to the Gem Amusement Center, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, both the petition and the communication from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints be filed. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he would like to have the City Manager check into the matter and see how other cities handle this and make a report. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated he thought the next action to be taken after having a report from our Police Dept. and City Manager would be from the school or the Police Dept. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux, Nays: Morgan. Councilman Hart abstained from voting. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF OFF SALE GENERAL LIQUOR LICENSE to Lowell K. and Frances H. White, Frank G. and Aileen V. Stengel, dba Pard's Delicatessen and Liquor, 3102 E. 16th Street, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Calbutn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan, APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF ON SALE GENERAL LIQUOR LICENSE TO Russ Willard, Inc., Richard E. Gautereaux, Prete, William L. Todd, Jr., V. Pres., and William Carstens, Secy-Treas., dba Plaza Bowl, 1201 E. 10th Street, was presented.. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the application be filed. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: AYes: 10/16/62 141 Allen, Colburn, Hart. Nays: Morgan. Mayor Gautereaux abstained from voting. Councilman Morgan stated he didn't see how three City officials could hold a liquor license and then protest further liquor licenses in National City which is supposed to be a saturated area. ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM'DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE DE HAVEN to the Council of their expression of'sympathy relative to the recent demise of Mr. DeHaven's father was presented and ordered filed by unanimous. vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated it is his understanding should the City ever be interested in acquiring matching funds'from the Federal Government it will be necessary the Council accept an approved budget. To date we are operating under a budget which so named by the Council as an operating budget, and recommended the budget we have been operating under.beapproved. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the 1962-63 budget be"approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS stated last week the Council referred to him the litter ordinances based on the appearance of Mr. LaDou, Chairman of the War against Litter Committee, and has found we have six existing local ordinances which cover the situation as well as a multitude of State laws; however, at this time, Mrs. Stockman is preparing a pos- sible amendment to Ordinance No. 1010 which now is only applicable to industrial areas, and if it is approved by the Council it will give added strength to our litter ordinance as applied to residential areas. No action is required at this time. CITY MANAGER HESS stated a new roof is required on the recently com- pleted Community Building; the presentroof has been declared to be unsuitable; this is on the old existing structure and has nothing to do with the new construction. We requested four estimates and the lowest estimate was in the amount of $1,009. and was by an out of City bidder, and the second low estimate of $1,017. is by a local man, Leo Delgado, and it was the Manager's recommendation he be accepted as the contractor and the money be approved to be paid out of the Capital Outlay Fund. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the contract for the roof be accepted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Moved by Hart, seconded by [organ, before they put the new roof on, facia board be put on the top to match up with the rest of the building. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None: CITY MANAGER HESS reported the Disabled American Veterans -have made a request for a forget-me-not sale; and was the recommendation of the 10/16/62 142 City Treasurer it be permitted, and the City Manager concurred. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation of -the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he has a request from.the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company relative:.to a side track to be installed at the John Hancock Investment Company, and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney to make certain it:is in compliance with the agreement we have currently ,in. -effect with both of these firms. Approved by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported we are in receipt of $22,258.77 which is full payment on the eight lots which were purchased by the First Christian Church. This pro;aerty was originally purchased out of drainage funds; and the drainage funds are funds which originated from the General Fund, and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney to be sure we will be operating on legal grounds, and if we can he would like to have the money deposited into the General Fund if there is no legal implications. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and we get a report from the City Attorney whether this is a legal transac- tion. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8204 was read, authorizing the following transfers as a loan: From Capital Outlay to General Fund, $60,000.; from Drainage to General Fund, $30,000. COUNCILMAN MORGAN questioned the transfer. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX explained it had been/in the pasta It would save high interest and had to be done on account of mistakes made'by the former Council. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -watt: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported we have received a final inspection of the Community Building from our Public Works Director, as well as the Deputy, Inspector for Building Inspections and they recommended the building be accepted. Mr. Hess stated he concurs with the recommen- dation with one stipulation; there is one potential safety hazard, at the front entrance where there are some protruding door catches which should be altered; however, this is a slight matter which we can work out with the contractor, and recommended the building be accepted. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colbur42) the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated there are also some door stops on the floor going into the foyer of the dance hall. Mr. Hess said they were indicated also. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes:. Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. 10/16/62 143 CITY MANAGER HESS reported we--recei•ved a communication from Dr. J. B. Askew, Director of Public Health of the -County of San Diego, which is information concerning our jail facilities. They have recently con- ducted an inspection of the facilities and their report indicates the sanitary conditions are in compliance with the jail 'standards and other public:laws. There were a few minor recommendations they made which have been Called to the attention of the Chief of Police, and they will be taken care of. COMMUNICATION FROM NAT ONAL_FREIGHT TERMINALS was presented, They are endeavoring to secure additional financing to construct a warehouse and a dock on the leased premises they now hold. They would like to have some consideration for a lease beyond the 25 year term which was previously established. CITY MANAGER HESS recommenced it be referred to the City Attorney for study, and if there is no complication he 'would recommend he prepare a resolution which could be brought before the Council at the adjourned meeting this week so we can handle the matter expeditiously in favor of National Freight Terminals. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY COUNCIL was read, stating recently Mrs. Gilbert L. Avery, Safety Chairman of the Ninth District Parent Teachers Assn, and member of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Traffic Safety Council reported to their directors on a meeting which she had attended with officials of the City of San Diego relative to the provisions for sidewalks in residen- tial subdivisions. Mrs. Avery advised them the City of San Diego now has approved some subdivision plans withoutrequiring sidewalks. Because of this information and because a subdivision in other incor- porated and unincorporated areas in San Diego may be under considera- tion, the San Diego. County Traffic Safety Council wishes to advise the Council of its policies supporting the provisions for sidewalks in all residential areas. This policy they feel is consistent with the over all program of accident prevention which the Traffic Safety Council develops, supports and carries out. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated our Subdivision Ordinance does require the installation of curbs and sidewalks; however, the City Council and Planning Commission can waive the requirement of sidewalks, if it is so desired; it is up tous to enforce and uphold the ordinance. The communication was ordered filed by unanimous voto. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she rec;e ;.cam. a copy. of a communication addressedto the City -Clerk of San Diego from,t e...Gounty Boundary Com- mission, stating the County Boundary Commission approved as definite and certain, the boundary description-of'the' proposed feRancho:Hills 144 Tract" exclusion from the City of San Diego and annexation to the City of National City, subject to the corrections listed on the attached sheet. The communication was ordered filed by unanimous vote. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending "Lincoln Court Annexation" be accepted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and referred to the City Attorney to process the annexation, Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION relative to the establishment of zoning of Williams Annexation as a C-2-A Special Limited Commercial Zone, was presented. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN recommended the report be received and a public hearing be set for November 13th. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Direc- tor of Planning be approved. Carried, by unanimous vote. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was presented, relative to the establishment of ;toning on Chase Annexation as a C-2-A special Limited Commercial Zone, and it was the recommendation of the Director of Planning the report be received and a public hearing set for Nov. 13th. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Direc- tor of Planning be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, REPORT OF CITY MANAGER HESS and CITY ENGINEER FOSTER, HEARING OFFICERS, relative to the hearing on improvement of Plaza Blvd., was read, recom- mending the project proceed under the 1911 Act Improvement procedure. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Engineer regarding the 1911 Act proceedings on Plaza Blvd. be approved and referred to the City Attorney for the next step. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT relative to Project No. P-Calif-3598, Contract No. H-602-1546, was presented. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated they have enclosed an agreement for public works plan preparation whereby the Government offers to make an advance of not to exceed $15,500 to aid in financing the cost of preliminary planning for the City Hall. it would entail the preliminary planning consisting of basic site plans, floor plans, major elevations cross section, outline specifica- tions, and cost estimates. Mrs. Stockman stated she referred the agreement for public works plan preparation to the City Attorney and he is in accord with the agreement as prepared by the Federal Govern- ment. It was the recommendation of the Director of Planning the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary resolution for the City to approve and accept, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the 10/16/62 145 agreement so we may proceed with the plan, it will also be necessary for the Council to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the neces- sary resolution entering into a contract with the Architectural Firm, Freeland and Bird, to become the architects under this project. MRS. STOCKMAN stated the $15,500 is an interest free loan which the Federal Government will make to the City to do the preliminary planning. This money is not refundable until you start construction upon the City Hall. If a City Hall is never built you never repay the money. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the report of the Director of Planning be approved and accepted. CITY MANAGER HESS stated if we built a City Hall without receiving a grant from the Federal Government for matching funds we would then have to pay back this money. If we receive a grant from them this will be included in the grant and not repayable under any conditions. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the resolutions relative to advanced planning be presented at this time. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8205, was read, PUBLIC WORKS PLAN PREPARATION". Moved by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous VICE MAYOR ALLEN excused. RESOLUTION NO. 8206 was read, approving contract with the architec- tural firm, Freeland and Bird, to perform the overall architectural work required for the construction of a City Hall. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Allen. VICE MAYOR ALLEN present. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Manager make application for matching funds for building the Casa, doing Highland Avenue, and covering over all the streets; using the money we have and money we have coming in which can be put into the Capital Outlay Fund for this purpose. CITY MANAGER HESS stated prior to making any application he will have to have direct guidance from the Council as to the amount of money you want to apply, the source you want to derive it from, and the exact location of the projects. Councilman Morgan, with the approval of Councilman:Hart, amended the motion to include the monies we have received from the property on 22nd to 24th Streets, National to "A" Avenues; the Casa located in the same place it is at the present time; Highland Avenue and streets that would be covered would be the "RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR seconded by Colburn vote. 10/16/62 146 recommendation of the City Manager and public Works Director. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated there is much involved here as to future public works projects and future earmarking of funds, and it is his feeling anything of this magnitude,- this particular motion that carries pro- jects of this size certainly should not come on th2 dpitr,of the mom- ent, and should come through our Manager with repolts and recommenda- tions. VICE MAYOR ALLEN questioned whether redepral funds were not available for such a project as the 9a$a. CITti MAW\GER HESS stated there is a good possibility it could qual.f (beVause, .the building is not devoted entirely to regreatie -t COtinfaii Morgan, with the approval of Councilman Hart, Withdrew the motion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by, Allen, we put, these items on the agenda for the adjourned meeting Thursday night. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by, Allen, seconded by Morgan, we change oCity fall" to ”Civic Center's:. Carried,` by the following vote Ayes. Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereath . Nays`: Hart. Moved by Colburn, secondedt by Allen , the meeting be adjourned, until Thursday, October l8th, at 7:30 p.m Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. ATTEST- 10/16/62