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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 12-18 CC MIN250 National City, :California, December 18, 1962 Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 1:30 p.m. Council members present: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Colburn. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Carstens, Hess, Newberry, Ruehle, and Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by Rev. H. Stonier-Hamnett, St, Matthews Episcopal Church. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX extended the City Council's thanks to retiring Deputy City Clerk Gladys Bulmer. Vice Mayor Allen called for a standing ova- tion in recognition of her eighteen years service to the City. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 1962, be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 8261 "DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON (GROVE STREET FROM 16th TO 18th STREET)" was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn.. RESOLUTION NO. 8262 "GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIG- NATED 'SHELBY DRIVE ANNEXATION' AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO", was read.. Moved by hart, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. absent: Colburn. RESOLUTION NO. 8263, "GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIG- tit NATED 'HOGAN ANNEXATION', AND GIVING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO", was read. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the resolution be adopted, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux.• Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. RESOLUTION NO. 8264 was read, "ESTABLISHING PARKING TIME LIMITS". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn, A COMMUNICATION from J. Dekema, State Division of Highways, to City Manager Hess, approving awarding of contract for improving National Avenue, to low bidder, Kenneth H. Golden Company, was read, RESOLUTION NO. 8265 was read, "AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT i FOR IMPROVEMENT OF NATIONAL AVENUE, GAS TAX PROJECT #72-1," Moved by 12/18/62 251 Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted and the letter be filed by the City Clerk. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY", was presented for the first reading and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'MONTGOMERY ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY" was presented for the first reading and read in full. ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported receipt of a letter from Leeds, Hill and Jewett, engineering firm, retained jointly by South Bay Irrigation Dis- trict and the City of National City for study of California Water and Telephone Company's application for increase in water rates and for representation at the public hearings thereon for direct examination of company witnesses. To date the charge for their services is about $3,600. They propose a continuation of their services: examination of the not -yet -completed Public Utilities Commission Staff Report, representation and assistance to the attorneys at the adjourned hearing in Chula Vista on February 13, 1963, for a charge not to exceed $6,000 in addition to charges already incurred. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, to continue the agreement with Leeds, Hill and Jewett on a joint basis with South Bay Irrigation District, the City of National City to bear thirty percent of the cost, and the City Attorney be authorized to communicate with both Leeds, Hill and Jewett and the South Bay Irrigation District to confirm the Council's desires. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. COUNCILMAN HART left the Council Chamber. ATTORNEY CARSTENS presented statement of account with Leeds, Hill and Jewett, recommending it be referred to the City Manager for examination and approval. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn, Hart. COUNCILMAN HART returned. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he and Vice Mayor Allen had attended on Dec. 12th, a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce in Chula Vista called by Mayor Menzel of Chula Vista relative to the Unified Port District and attended by the Mayors and City Attorneys of the five cities within the Unified Port District. It was the recommendation of this group the City Attorneys of each of the five cities meet together to formulate 12/18/62 252 a unified proposal for amendments to Assembly Bill No. 41. A meeting has been scheduled for Friday, December 21, for this purpose and the results would be brought back to the Council for discussion and appro- val. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the City Attorney attend this meeting on behalf of the City of National City. Carried unanimously MRS. ROBERT RICHARDS of 1411 E. 16th Street was present, and read her letter of resignation from the Citizens Street Committee. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the Council accept Mrs. Richards' resigna- tion with regret. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN reported there is a stop sign for eastbound traffic at the corner of Lanoitan and Sixteenth. This sign was erected before Sixteenth Street was as heavily travelled. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the stop sign at the corner of Lanoitan and Sixteenth be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for study and recommendation and the City Manager make a study of the high bank on City property at the same corner. Carried by unanimous vote, VICE MAYOR ALLEN called attention to the Press in regard to the Decem- ber 28th adjourned Council meeting which will be held at 1:30 p.m. VICE MAYOR ALLEN inquired as to the status of the resolution or ordi- nance which was to have been prepared to legally establish a Library Board. The City Attorney stated the archives are being searched for possible history of a past resolution establishing the Board. New ordinance establishing the Libraiyill be submitted to the Council if such a document cannot be located. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE presented: General Fund $ 16,149.91 Traffic Safety 7,411.31 Park 1,773,30 Retirement 19,019.38 Harbor 1,617.09 Park Construction 8.14 Payroll 52,158.78 TOTAL $ 98,137.91 Moved by Alien, seconded by Gautereaux, the bills be approved for pay- ment and warrants ordered drawn for same, Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn, RESOLUTION NO, 8266, "AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXPENDIURES FROM THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Colburn. 12/18/62 253 CITY MANAGER HESS reported the Planning Commission recommended the City Engineers plan permitting two oversize driveways at 1806 and 1812 E. 16th Street to provide off street parking be approved. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, this recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Colburn. CITY MANAGER HESS stated a survey of funds available was completed and there is sufficient to install gables and cornices at the Community Building even though the item had not been budgeted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hatt, the low bid of $1,923 for installation of gables and cornices by Lee J. Morgan be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign a contract. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Colburn. CITY CLERK ALSTON announced the result of bids on comprehensive liabil- ity insurance opened at 3:00 p.m. on December 17, 1962. Only one bid was submitted, from Farmer's Insurance Group, Miller and Miller Agency, National City, in the amount of $15,233.68 for one year. City Manager Hess stated it is $3,819 more than last year and is, in part, due to the larger number of city owned vehicles and employees. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, to accept the insurance bid. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. Mayor Gautereaux stated the receipt of one bid only at this late date put the City in position where advantage could be taken and asked why bids were invited so close to expiration date of the present policy. City Manager Hess stated that it had been the policy to invite bids at this time. Mayor Gautereaux recommended the City Manager be authorized to start bids ninety days prior to expiration of policy. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, to adopt the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. ,' REPORT of City Manager and City Engineer on the results of hearing on improvement of Highland Avenue, Division to Fourth and Eighteenth to Thirtieth Streets, and recommending the project proceed, was submitted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, recommendation of City Manager and City Engineer be approved, and referred to the City Attorney for prepar- ation of resolution. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. Committee MINUTES of Industrial and Legislative Affairs of the Chamber of Com- merce meeting held November 29th and a resolution adopted at the meet- ing were presented. The resolution recommended the State find a more equitable and fair method of inventory taxation. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the resolution of the Industrial and Legislative Affairs Committee be approved and referred to the Attorney to prepare 12/18/62 254 same and our Resolution be forwarded to the State Legislators. Carried by unanimous vote. The minutes of the December 5th meeting of the LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUS- TEES was presented. The minutes were ordered filed by unanimous vote. LETTER from Peter J. True, President P. T. C., Inc., requesting waiver on installation of curbs, gutter and sidewalks at Handley Apartments, 1802 E. Twelfth Street was presented. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read a letter from the Planning Commission outlining their reasons for denying this request. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the recommendation contained in the City Clerk's report on League of California Cities Conference be placed on the agenda for next meeting. Carried unanimously. CITY MANAGER HESS stated the Chamber of Commerce had requested obtain approval of the Council for appointment of Mrs. Ida Mae Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce City Beautification Program, and recommended this approval be given. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the court room will not be available for the adjourned Council meeting on December 28th and the meeting will be held in the Library Conference Room. CITY MANAGER HESS stated that he wished to correct the impression that nothing is being done about condition of streets. An application has been submitted to H.H.F.A. for 115 blocks of paving in National City at a cost of $59,500 for one-half participation. Indications are that authority to go ahead will be given. CITY MANAGER HESS presented offer of Pacific Outdoor Advertising Com- pany to build and install a large sign concerning traffic safety; to be installed north of the entrance to the employees' parking lot. The sign would emphasize traffic statistics, and recommended the offer be accepted. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, to approve the recommen- dation of the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. A contract from the State Employees Retirement System was presented by City Manager Hess. He explained that an actuarial study is required every four years relative to the contributions made by the City. The cost of the contract is $275 and would determine whether contributions would remain at present level or be increased or him to Kerr as 12/18/62 255 decreased. The City has entered into such contracts in the past and City Manager Hess recommended the contract be referred to the City Attorney so he could prepare the proper resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, to accept the City Manager's recommendation. Carried unanimously. COUNCILMAN HART introduced Mr. Randall of the Pacific Outdoor Advertis- ing Company who was seated in the audience. Mayor Gautereaux thanked Mr. Randall and his company for their generous contribution. RESOLUTION NO. 8267, "AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM HARBOR TO GENERAL FUND" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the reso- lution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. CITY MANAGER HESS reported he met with Captain Ellsworth Kiser of the San Diego Harbor Patrol. As of now, no change is contemplated in pat- rol of land in National City within Port District. In the near future the Port Police plan to install a patrol boat in the South Bay area. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he had received a request from the Seventh Day Adventist Church for annual caroling and to conduct a Christmas campaign. Because of time limitation, permission was granted, but the City Manager would like to have Council approval.. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hart, that approval be given. Carried unanimously. A letter from City of Chula Vista, directed to Vice Mayor Cecil Alien, was presented by City Manager Hess. It announced a meeting Friday, Dec. 28, to include Mayors, Councilmen, City Attorneys and represen- tatives to the Unified Port District meeting to be held in Marston'$ Tea Room at 7:00 p.m. CITY CLERK ALSTON listed names of those who would attend so that reservations could be made. CITY MANAGER HESS presented letters from Mayors and City Councils of Oceanside and Coronado to Mayor and City Council of National City, con- taining Christmas greetings and recommended they be referred to the Mayor. A communication from B. J. Gautereaux, Director of Housing, requesting performance bond on behalf of Jose Cascio be released as the duplexes covered have been removed from Olivewood Housing and the premises satisfactorily cleared, was read by City Manager Hess who added his recommendation for granting the request. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. CITY MANAGER HESS presented a letter from City of El Cajon opposing partisan political labels by municipal office candidates. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the letter be filed. Carried unanimously. 12/18/62 256 CITY MANAGER HESS reported that as directed by Council he had requested the Municipal Employees Association, the Police Relief Association, and the Fire Association to provide him with their opinions as to possible change in pay day structure and it was found there were more in favor of retaining present system. He, therefore, recommended there be no change in payday. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the recommenda- tion be approved. Carried unanimously. Based on Vice Mayor Allen's request that educational institutions be advised their students would be welcome at meetings of the City Council, City Manager Hess has written to the schools within the district and the students have been informed and will be encouraged to attend. CITY MANAGER HESS stated a communication has been received from the City of San Diego relative to an alleged oversight on the state level tax which caused $10,412.58 in sales/to be paid to National City instead of San Diego.. City Manager Hess recommended it be referred to the City Attorney and on his recommendation to the Finance Committee for study. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the recommendation be approved. Carried unanimously. CITY MANAGER HESS read a letter from Port of San Diego to City Engineer Foster regarding grading of tidelands area south of Paradise Creek. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the letter be filed. Carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT recommending grant deed received from Juanita B. and Lyman T. Derr relative to the easterly 40 feet of "D" Avenue from 32nd Street to center of Sweetwater River, be accepted. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the deed be accepted and referred to the City Attorney. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. E. H. ALSDORF of 2105 "J" Avenue was present and stated he had purchased potato chips at W. T. Grants and they collected sales tax. His under- standing is it was a food item and not taxable. City Manager Hess sug- gested Mr. Alsdorf write to the State Board of Equalization for clari- fication. MR. ALSDORP further stated his objection to the erection of the traffic statistic sign near the employees' parking lot and requested the Coun- cil to rescind action permitting the sign. PLANNING DIRECTOR STOCKMAN stated the matter of the sign would go before the Planning Commission on December 26th. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX extended his Season's Greetings to the people of the City and asked that each of us give as our contribution, our concerted attention to safe driving record with no fatalities and hope we end 12/18/62 257 the year with a clean fatality record in National City and that we be thankful for the Christmas present of the Unified Port District. VICE MAYOR ALLEN reported that all members of the Council plus officers of service groups attended a breakfast this morning at the invitation of the administrator and personnel of Paradise Valley Hospital. This is a, community project but only a small amount will be asked for. Moved by Hart, seconded by Allen, the meeting adjourn to the Library Conference Room at 1:30 p.m. on December 28, 1962. Carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. _[icy GTiG CITY OF IONAL CITY, IFORNIA ATTEST: CITY CLERK 12/18/62