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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 12-11 CC MIN243 National City, California, December 11, 1962 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 1:30 p.m. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Foster, Hess, Ruehle, Stockman, and William Todd, Deputy City Attorney. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Bess, followed with invocation by Rev. Richardson, South Bay Bible Church. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented a certificate and cash award to Fred Baker of the Engineering Department from the Suggestion Committee. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting bf December 4, 1962, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8257 was read, "AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INDEMNITY AGREEMENT t'JITH LEE J. MORGAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND LRR J. MORGAN". Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8258 was read, authorizing and approving expenditure from Capital Outlay Fund in the amount of $5,076.21 to Lee J. Morgan Construction Company for Community Center Building. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. Carried, by the fol- lowing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays; None. Abstaining: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8259, "ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ON SWEETWATER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Motion was carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 8260, "AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE BILL OF SALE" with California Water and Telephone Company for water mains. in El Toyon Park, was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining: Hart. ORDINANCE NO. 1056, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 707 and 881 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, BY AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE 707", having to do with fees for county health permits, was presented for the second reading. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, it be adopted by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, that Ordinance No. 1056 be adopted. Carriedib9:the:fallowing vote to -wit: Aires:; Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. la/11/62 244 ORDINANCE NO. 1057, amending Ordinance No. 962 was presented ;dr the second and final reading. PLANNING DIRECTOR STOCKMAN stated that segr tion of the ordinance pertaining only to Derr had been deleted and the second reading was for the best interest of other individuals concerned. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY TODD read the Ordinance in full. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY TODD reported he had received a certificate of insurance for O. Stephen Ballard, dba South Bay Ambulance and dba Bay Cities Ambulance. The document is in order and recommended it be filed. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen ,:t} document be filed. Motion carried unanimously. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY TODD reported a Complaint for Damages for personal injuries for Paul Joseph Lorson. Deputy Attorney Todd requested permis- sion to represent the City and file an answer; the matter has been inves. tigated by our insurance carrier and it would be to our best interest to appear in opposition to the complaint. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendations of the attorney be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. MRS. ELIZAi3ETH AMES, 1927 Granger, National City, was present and inquired what had come of the referral to the Junior Chamber of Commerce to study the feasibility of National City becoming a charter city. It was done several years ago and nothing seems to have been accomplished. As the City is seventy-five years old, it should have a charter. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated in his opinion the best way to accomplish this might be for citizens groups to initiate petitions. There are many things the City could do with a charter which it is unable to do without the charter. HEARING on proposed zone change,in Zoll Annexation was held at this time. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she had received no written protests and requested any interested persons to appear at the microphone. Moved by Allen, seconded by Mart, the hearing be closed and the proposed change be referred to the City Attorney for carrying out the necessary steps. Motion was carried unanimously. MR. STROLZ of 10 E. First Street, was present and inquired if any action had been taken on his letter requesting permission to enlarge driveways for duplexes he is building at 1806-1812 E. 16th Street. PLANNING DIRECTOR STOCKMAN stated that it is to be discussed at Planning Commis- sion meeting December 12th. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated he was not 12/11/62 245 familiar with the problem. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the matter be referred to Planning Commission for action and placed on Council agenda for December 18th. Motion was carried unanimously. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he questioned the desirability of Gem Amusement Center in view of the fights. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported that to keep the record straight, one of the owners had been beaten by persons having previous records of altercations with National City Police Department. It was the fault of the aggressor and in no way a reflec- tion upon Gem Amusement Center. COUNCILMAN MORGAN presented a plan for remodelling existing City Hall. COUNCILMAN COLBURN reported that many cities have included shelter space for Emergency Operation Centers in plans for their civic centers. CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR DEHAVEN and himself have studied such plans as adopted by Denver, Colorado Springs, and Phoenix, and there is further need to study existing shelters first-hand for incorporation in plans for the proposed City Hall. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, to allow the City Engineer and Councilman Colburn to make inspections of these facilities early .the:, week of Dec. 17th. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart,. Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. MRS. TERRY, owner of Gem Amusement Center, 1528 Highland Ave., was present and stated that she appreciated cooperation with city officials. She further stated that there have been several complaints made against the Center but in each case the Center and its owners had been proven to be without fault. If there is further trouble, she will close the Center of her own accord, MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a letter from Governor Brown thanking him and the Council for the Resolution on Border Cities Conference. CITY MANAGER HESS reported that the survey of proposed change in pay days has not been completed. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he had been approached by individual employees on the question. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager refer the matter to the Police Relief Association, the Fireman's Association and the National City Municipal Employees Association for their reaction. ViceMayoc Alien withdrew the motion.. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that she called the County Assessor's office in regard to taxes on San Miguel property now owned by the City and learned that the error had been made in their office and the County Assessor will institute legislation to take care of the situation. No further action need be taken by National City. 12/11/62 246 CITY MANAGER HESS reported that a study of paving the area near the Girls Club showed a total cost of material would be $371.80 and he would recommend Council approval for the outlay. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that the following bids were received and opened for the improvement of National Avenue from 14th Street to 24th Street: Daley Corp., $82,592.25; Griffith Co., $80,959.60; R. E. Hazard Contracting Co., $79,773.10; V. R. Dennis Const. Co., $81,472.50; and Kenneth H. Golden Co., $78,447.35. The bids were referred to the City Engineer. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported a claim for damages to Paul Joseph Lorson was received in her office and referred to the City Attorney and the insurance carrier. COMMUNICATION from Director of Public Works Biggs, recommending relo- cation of Navy duplexes in National City was discussed. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the application for person to person transfer of off -sale beer and wine beverage license by Speedee Mart #11, 702 Highland Avenue, be filed. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the opening of the new post office had created a traffic problem, In view of the season, some specific action will have to be taken, in particular two red zones and two fifteen minute parking spaces should be created in front of the building, and recommended the Police Chief be given authority to have the Public Works Department paint the curb and the City Attorney draft a resolu- tion so indicating for presentation at the next meeting. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Traffic Safety Committee make a study of new problems in the area of the post office and recommend further needed action to the Council. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT on Hewitt Building now owned by the City made by City.?anager-- Hess. Total value of the building estimated to be $27,375; the shop area contains 5000 sq. ft.; office space 750 sq. ft., there being more space than in the present quarters for Public Works Department and the structure is conducive to easy transfer should the Council so desire. Present shed structure and gas tank would be installed across the street. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, to move facilities now 12/11/62 247 located at 14th and "D" to the property purchased from Hewitt at Hoover and 21st. Motion carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan, CITY MANAGER HESS presented request from San Diego Heart Association for a no fee permit to campaign for funds Feb. 14 to 17, 1963. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, we grant the City Manager authority to write a letter granting such permission. Motion carried unanimously. CITY MANAGER HESS reported he had a telephone conversation with Mr. Holzman of San Diego Credit Men's Association, regarding E»Z Set Win- dows. Mr. Holzman stated that as receivers of property they wanted to send a check for rent for period of Nov. 9, 1962, to Jan. 9, 1963, in the amount of $907.38. Mr. Holzman further stated that back rent of $8500 past due would be paid when they found a suitable lessee. CITY MANAGER HESS asked that it be put in writing and sent along with the check. However, only the check was received and he recommended the matter be referred to the City Attorney to see if it is in compli- ance with the existing lease. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the recommendation be approved. Motion carried unanimously. CITY MANAGER HESS read letter from the National City Employees' Assoc. to the Mayor and Council expressing thanks for granting the Monday before Christmas and New Years as paid holidays. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the letter be filed. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATION from Senator -elect Jack Schrade, expressing thanks for letter of December 4th and resolution opposing partisan politics in local government, was read by the City Manager. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported a study had been made of cost to install gables and cornices to the Community Building. Three cost estimates were obtained and ranged upward from $1900. City Manager Hess recom- mended that the improvement be set up in next year's budget as no pro• vision was made in Capital Outlay Fund for such an expenditure this year. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, that the improvement be held over until next year's budget. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX asked if money might be transferred from another fund to have the work done now. City Manager Hess stated he would have to analyze funds which would be available after certain necessary expenditures concerning safety were made. COUNCILMEN MORGAN and HART included the Mayor's suggestion in their motion. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated that there had been some problem concerning the hauling of fill dirt for the freeway; empty trucks returning on 4th Street have spilled dirt. The contractor has agreed to remedy it 12/11/62 248 by having his own sweepers clean the south side of 4th Street on Wed- nesdays and Fridays between 10:00 a.m. and noon. Newspapers could help by reporting these hours and requesting that property owners have their vehicles off the street. No parking signs can be posted if the newspaper stories do not reach the public. COUNCILMAN HART lest the Council Chambers, CITY MANAGER HESS brought to attention of the Council a communication received from U. S. Army Engineer Corps ',Notice of Public Hearing on Tia Juana River for Flood Control and Allied Purposes", Dec. 19th. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the communication be filed. COUNCILMAN HART returned. Motion carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Hart. COPY OF COMMUNICATION which Board of Supervisors received and took Advisory hermatiooasDe2tomoCnlot_asutend,.tefonf San egoCounyFlood otroDis colined by the Committee, and directing a hearing be held Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1963, at 2:00 p.m. was read by the City Manager. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER participated on the Advisory Committee and should be commended. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the City Engineer be commended for his participation, Motion carried unanimously, CITY CLERK ALSTON reported that she had received three letters of appreciation for the resolutions sent to the White House; Gov. Esquivel Mendez of Mexico and Mr. Rul of Mexico. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the letters be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she had been appointed by Pres. Noel Porter of the State League of California Cities to serve on the Elections Committee and requested permission to accept the appointment, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hart, the request be granted. Carried unanimously. CITY ENGINEER POSTER stated that bids for improvement to National Ave. have been referred to the State Division of Highways and the contract can be awarded when we have their approval. OLIVEWOOD HOUSING financial report for October, 1962, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the City Manager be authorized to send a letter of condolence to Mrs. Hewitt. Motion carried unanimously, MAYOR GAUTEREAUX thanked Mr. Alsdorf for calendars presented to Council and for his attendance at meetings. 12/11/62 249 Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the meeting be closed, Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 3:15 p.m. MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNNIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK 12/11/62