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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 12-04 CC MIN235 National City, California, December 4, 1962 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Mayor Gautereaux introduced the new Deputy City Clerk, Ione Minogue. Mayor Gautereaux stated the South Bay Irrigation District's Board of Directors meeting is being held this afternoon, and he would like the Council meeting to be expedited so the Attorney and himself could attend the meeting. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Carstens, Foster, Hess, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by Chaplain Robinson of the Paradise Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the regular meet- ing of November 27, 1962, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would like to have Mr. Ruehle step forward and take the oath of office, which he is now accepting as our Port Commissioner. CITY CLERK ALSTON gave Mr. Ruehle the Oath of Allegiance. Mayor Gautereaux welcomed Mr. Ruehle. RESOLUTION NO. 8253 was read, "FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE (MONTGOMERY ANNEXATION)". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next resolution is in regard to the removal of soilage from the tidelands by the R. E. Hazard Construction Company, and a contract has been prepared for execution by Hazard and the City, and the resolution authorizes the signing of the contract. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the contract be read. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8254 was read, authorizing the execution of the con- tract between City of National City and R. E. Hazard Construction Com- pany. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the City Engineer raised the question as it is possible we have the wrong word "Construction" and it should be R. E. Hazard Contracting Company; and recommended it be included in the motion, if we have the wrong wording of the Company, we be auth- orized to make the clerical correction. VICE MAYOR ALLEN, with the approval of Councilman Hart, amended their motion to include the recommendation of the City Attorney.. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux, Nays: Morgan. 12-4-62 236 RESOLUTION NO. 8255 was read, "RESOLUTION OF CONTRATUTA TION TO JAMES HAMMOND". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the resolution stated the City Clerk Shall send a copy of the resolution to Mr. Hammond, and tomorrow night Sweetwater High School is holding a father and son banquet and he is sure Councilman Morgan will be in attendance as well as other members of the Council and himself, and wondered if it would not be appropri- ate the resolution be presented at that time. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Hart, the recommendation of the Mayor be approved, and the resolution be presented, and suggested Councilman Morgan present it. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he did not think it would take a motion, if the Resolution is adopted, and the last motion would be out of order. It would be just a matter of formality. VICE MAYOR ALLEN, with the approval of Councilman Hart, withdrew the motion. Resolution was adopted by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8256 was read, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL FOR THE USE OF THAT FACILITY AS A CIVIL DEFENSE SHELTER". Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he wished to highly commend the Paradise Valley Hos- pital staff and the Administrator of the Hospital for the sincere interest they have taken in the Civil Defense programming, and making available the facilities for a Civil Defense shelter. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he attended the annual dinner for the employees of the Paradise Valley Hospital, and he was given a tour of the basement facilities; they have an auxiliary power plant which would take over in case of power failure. Mr. Allen said he would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Paradise Valley Hospital for invit- ing him to the family dinner, and also for the privilege of being given the tour of the Civil Defense facilities, and he is sure if any of the other Council members are interested the Hospital would be happy to arrange a tour of the facilities. The Resolution was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 707 AND 881 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, BY AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE 707" was presented for the first reading and read in full. ORDINANCE NO, , regarding "Van Ness Avenue Annexation" was presented for the second and final reading. Upon motion of Colburn, seconded by Allen, further reading of the ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1055, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'VAN NESS AVENUE ANNEXATION' TO THE 12-4-62 237 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None, ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962, was pre- sented for the second and final reading. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN recommended the second reading of the ordinance not be held at this time, and the Ordinance not be adopted. Mrs. Stockman said since the last Council meeting she has obtained information which places a cloud on the dedication of the easterly -half of "D" Avenue along the prop- erty owned by Mr. Derr relative to the M-2-A zoning, and it was her recommendation the second reading not be held until the properly filled out easement is given -to the City and accepted. by the City for the installation of the sewer and until the deed has been given to the City clearing up the cloud on the dedication of "D" Avenue. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Director of Plan- ning be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated several weeks ago we received a communication from the Public Utilities Commission in regard to an investigation they were conducting relative to the adequacy of service and facilities of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. We directed a letter to the Public Utilities Commission requesting further information as to just what the investigation pertained to; and received a communication from R. J. Pajalich, Secretary, of the Commission. There was not too much information for the reasons of having an investigation; but the Com- mission started an investigation in July, 1962, relative to rates, tolls, charges, etc. and they have been analyzing the financial opera- tions of the Company and investing some of these things for presenta- tion at a later public hearing, which has not yet been scheduled. This is for -information only, no action for the Council. They indicated the hearings which had been scheduled in the previous correspondence to us were for informational purpose in helping them for subsequent hearings. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated last week there was referred to the City Manager and himself the question of the termination of the lease of E-Z Set Windows, Inc. and the matter has been referred back to the City Manager, which he will include in his report. COUNCILMAN HART stated he would like to see the City employees be given the 24th and the 31st of December off. Mr. Hart stated President Kennedy has declared those days as holidays for Federal employees and asked for an opinion from the City Attorney. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, we rescind the action of last week that we hold a meeting on December 31st, and adjourn the meeting of December 18th to December 28th 12-4-62 238 at 1:30 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hart, the City Attorney look into the legal possibilities of our employees being off on the Monday before New Years and the Monday before Christmas: ATTOR- NEY CARSTENS stated they have done some research; there is a City ordinance specifying certain holidays, and of course these two days are not in that particular ordinance. There is a problem of extra time off being interpreted as a gift of public funds. The City of National City a general law City, is limited by the constitution. Mr. Carstens said they could not find any cases similar; he did not say it would be so construed, but merely pointed out there could be a pos- sibility of some criticism. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by t-iart, seconded by Colburn, the City employees have December 24th and 31st off, and those employees involved in the safety service be accredited with the time. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen, Morgan. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he wished to express his appreciation for the cooperation of the police officers' wives in the reception for Mr. Hess; it was a wonderful success. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he has had discussion with the President of the Rotary Club and Mr. Campbell, Principal of Sweetwater High School, regarding the participation of students in government. Mr. Campbell will consult with the facualty and see when it can be done, and will advise Mr. Alien. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated there is a lady in his neighborhood whose house was broken into and food was the only thing that was taken, and she requested Mr. Morgan to inquire if any person that hungry was to come into the Police Department, would they be fed. CITY MANAGER HESS stated there are enough welfare agencies in the area, including such enterprises as the Salvation Army, etc. where a person who was really in dire need of food would be taken there by our police officers, and if there would be no place omen at night he is certain they would be given food even if the police officers had to pay for it out of their own pockets. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated if he personally was contacted he would "go out of his way" to see that food, shelter and whatever the need would be supplied. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he would do likewise, but the question posed by his neighbor has been answered by the City Manager. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated we are in the process now of conducting a survey of conditions and wages of the City employees and information will be coming to us at the end of the survey. Mayor Gautereaux said a particular area he feels should be explored, and he would like to refer to the City Manager as to the improvement of working conditions, 12-4-62 239 compensation and morale, for the Council to consider the possibility of our employees pay dates be changed to coincide with the County where employees will be paid every other Friday rather than on the 5th and 20th of each month. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated we have reports we must make to the State Retirement and it would change our method of book- keeping, report forms, etc. MAYOR GAUTERFAUX stated this is the rea- son he has asked it be reviewed by the City Manager. MRS. ALSTON stated if the 5th or 20th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the employees are paid the Friday before. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Alien, we have the City Manager study the Mayor's recommendation and give us a report on the possibility of having every two weeks pay day compared with the pay schedule of paying twice a month. Carried by unanimous vote. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $ 7,305.34 Traffic Safety Fund 43.00 Park Fund 300.86 Trust & Agency Fund 50.00 Special Street Fund 676.36 Payroll Fund 54,212.22 TOTAL $ 62,587.78 Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved for payment and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. The off -ramp on the Freeway was presented. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER pre- sented a chart and pointed out the various off and on ways of the freeway. Mr. Foster stated he has the complete plans for the project in his office if there are any questions the Council would like answered he would check the plans. THE QUESTION OF THE DUCK POND SANITARY FILL was presented. MEMORANDUM FROM CITY ENGINEER FOSTER was read, which stated the CityEngineer and Director of Planning met with Bob Burdette of the County Public Works Dept. on November 30th in regard to extension of the puck Pond Sanitary Fill. Mr. Burdette is going to furnish an estimateof dirt deficiency. As soon as this is determined the City Engineer will determine the location of available dirt. CITY MANAGER HESS stated it was established the petition would have to be filed by the property owners with the County Board of Supervisors requesting the fill -be continued, and they would also be required to process a zone variance with the City of National City; these items will be handled through the Planning Department who will work with the property owners in the preparation of the petition. The drainage problems will be worked•;. out with the City Engineer and the County Public Works Department, and an estimate of the amount of dirt needed to cover the sanitary 12-4-62 240 fill will be forthcoming. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported she is working with the property owners in the preparation of the petitions necessary. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX questioned the continuation of the drain- age in the area, and who would pay for same. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated it has been discussed with the representative of the County Public Works Dept. and recognize they are going to continue the 60 inch pipe through the fill and have agreed to furnish catch basins as required, but we are not prepared to say how many and where; however, there should be no problems. CITY MANAGER HESS stated with regard to E-Z Set Windows, Inc., he would like to recommend the letter which has been drafted and worked out between the City Attorney and himself be sent by certified mail and a return receipt requested. The communication was addressed to E-Z Set Windows, Inc., c/o Lawrence Holzman, San Diego Wholesale Credit Men's Association, relative to the City exercising its option to declare the lease immediately terminated. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the letter be forwarded. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he was contacted this week by Mr. Lister who is a representative for San Miguel School. The school has been receiv- ing tax bills from the County concerning property which the City pur- chased from San Miguel School. We have checked through Engineering and the tax bills that have been sent to San Miguel School are on the property acquired by the City. Mr. Hess recommended the matter be referred to the City Clerk to make certain it is taken off the San Miguel tax bill, and the County notified it is City owned property. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated there was referred to him for a report on the feasibility of paying for police officers uniforms which are damaged under unusual circumstances, and it would be his recommendation, based on Mr. Hart's original suggestion, the City follow through with the program; that uniforms would be replaced or repaired, when damaged under unusual circumstances; it would not apply to routine cleaning of uniforms on a day to day basis. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Manager's report be approved with the approval of him on cleaning or replacing the uniforms. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported there will be a business and economic fore- casting seminar to be held at San Diego State College on December 13th from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. There will be at least two or three persons from the administrative staff in attendance. It is called to the Coun- cil's attention in case any member is interested in attending the Seminar. 12-4-62 241 CITY MANAGER HESS reported a letter was brought to his office from Charles Harbison, and he is interested in the hearings that will be held December 5th, and recommended the letter, since it is addressed to the P. U. C. be taken by one of the Council members or representa- tives who will appear at the hearing in Chula Vista. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the communication be given to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT for November 7, 1962, were presented, and ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated with regard to the suggestion award program, we have under consideration a suggestion which is known as suggestion nine. It has to do with an administrative affair relative to blank prints, etc. which are used by the Engineering and Planning Departments. The suggestion committee has reviewed the suggestion and took it up with the department heads involved, and based on their schedule, it should net us some savings of $200. the first year of operation by following the employee's suggestion. It was the recommendation of City Manager Hess the Council give approval to pay the award which amounts to $15.00, based on the existing schedule, and the presenta- tion be made next week. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending "Hogan Annexation" be accepted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, and it be referred to the City Attorney for continuance of the annexation. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION was read, recommending "Shelby Drive Annexation" be accepted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, and it be referred to the City Attorney to continue with the annexation. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, we send letters to the principals of the high schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District, inviting students to attend our meetings, particularly those inter- ested in government, and if possible attend the night meetings. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he wished to know if the Council would consider adding No. 10 on the agenda under reports for our new Port Commissioner,, Approved by unanimous vote. 12-4-62 242 EDWARD PACK, 797 Monserate, Chula Vista, was present, and asked if it would be possible to have some black topping done for the Girls Club. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, it be referred to the City Manager. CITY MANAGER HESS stated it is already under discussion and Mr. Biggs is working on it, and a report will be forthcoming. Carried by unani- mous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he thought we could again compli- ment the City Manager and Director of Public Works for getting these things ready before the question arises; it is commendable. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 2:50 p.m. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: ITY CLERK 12-4-62