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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 05-22 CC ADJ MIN397 National City, California, May 22, 1962 Adjourned meeting of the City Council of May 22, 1961, opened at 1:30 p.m. o'clock, was called to order by Vice Mayor Allen at 2:00 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Council members absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bailey, Foster, Hergert, 0sburn, Stockman. HEARING ON WILLIAMS ANNEXATION was held at this time. City Clerk Alston reported she received no written protests, and no one was present in this regard. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and referred to the City Attorney for continuing the annexation. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Allen. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan, Gautereaux. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated we have received a request from Police Chief Cagle which is a emergency measure, and asked if the Council wished to have it brought up at the adjourned meeting this evening. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the communication from Chief Cagle be presented, as a emergency measure. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported he has been a member of the County Flood Control Committee, and he has the reports back and would like to present those to the Council tonight; they are preliminary reports. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated it would be in order for him to do so. Moved by Hart, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be adjourned until 7:30 p.m. Carried bar unanimous vote. ST: CITY CLERK C CE MAAIYOR, ITY OF N TIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 398 National City, California, May 22, 1962 Adjourned meeting of the City Council of May 22, 1962, held at 2:00 p.m. o'clock, was called to order by Mayor Gautereaux at 7:30 p.m. o'clock. Council members present: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Gautereaux, Kerr, Osborn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with pledge City Manager Osburn, followed with First Baptist Church. CITY CLERK ALSTON asked the minutes of May 15th be corrected as fol- lows: Page 388, second paragraph, the motion should read: "Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the hearing be closed, and the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission be approved, and referred to the City Attorney." On Page 390, there was an easement which was recommended be recorded, and it should have been referred to the City Attorney for a Resolution. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 15, 1962, be approved, as corrected. Carried by unanimous vote, MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented Asst. Fire Chief Bacon with a 25 year ser- vice pin, and extended his personal congratulations for the years of service given to the City by Mr. Bacon. RESOLUTION NO. 8117 was read, "FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE (WILLIAM'S ANNEXATION)". Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8118 was read, accepting easement from Highland Avenue Baptist Church, Inc. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. Alston, Bacon, Carstens, Foster, of allegiance to the Flag by Acting invocation by Rev. Clark of the RESOLUTION NO. 8119 was read, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DES- CRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED 'ZOLL ANNEXATION', AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO". Moved by Allen, sec onded by Hart, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 962 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA", was presented for the firs reading, and read in full. ORDINANCE NO. , approving "Cypress Annexation", was presented for the second and final reading. Upon motion of Alien, seconded by Hart, further reading of the Ordinance was waived. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote. 5/22/62 399 ORDINANCE NO. 1030, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'CYPRESS ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA". 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. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he had referred to him a communication from American Forest Products Corporation indicating the corporation has succeeded to the corporation entitled Tarter, Webster & Johnson, Inc.; and upon examining all the documents involved, it appears there is no further action for the Council to take in regard to the matter, and recommended the communication together with the certificate of ownership, be filed with the lease indicating the change of name. Approved by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported a relocation permit bond, issued on behalf of A. C. Bush, has been issued; the bond appears to be in proper form, and recommended it be filed. Approved by unanimous vote. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated last week the Council requested he appear in the hearing scheduled for May 17th in the case of Baker vs Cagle, which is an action filed on behalf of certain employees of the City wherein the Chief of Police is named as a defendant. In the Court appearance last Thursday we were able to obtain a three week continu- ance of the hearing, and it has been set for June 7th for reappearance. ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported on the escrow between the City of National City and the First Christian Church of National City in regard to the sale of land. Last week it was reported we would attempt to have all papers ready for signature tonight, but learned this afternoon there is the possibility of two liens for Federal income tax payments which were not made by the previous owner of the property. The matter of the liens can be determined in a very short time. The Council, if it is deemed necessary and advisable to get all the papers signed, when the liens have been satisfactorily cleared, could give its approval presently for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all the escrow papers. Attorney Carstens stated it is just a suggestion on his part. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Attorne in authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary escrow instructions, and other papers in escrow be authorized, providing an amendment is made in escrow to be signed by all people; that it will not be closed until such time as the liens have been cleared. Carrie by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Gautereau: Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. MARTHA M. SMITH, 910 "N" Avenue, was present, and stated she was appear- ing on behalf of the Republican Women's Club of National City, and 5/22/62 400 read a communication which stated the Executive Board of the National City Republican Women's Club, Federated, wish to state their support for the position of the City Council in which they propose an election on the Port Authority, only after changes are made following a study of the present and future boundaries of the District, and a financial study of the present San Diego Port Bonds and their retirement, the port operation, and the taxes imposed on property for support. They look to the council to protect the citizens of National City from being taxed out of proportion to benefits received. It is urged the City do not request Federal funds to assist in obtaining a new City Hall for National City. L. T. DERR, 11011 Fuerte Dr., La Mesa, was present, and stated he is the owner and developer of the ten acre parcel of land situated at the corner of 32nd Street and "D" Avenue. The land is being developed for the purpose of conducting a two day a week sale, and is requesting the Council consider a change in the existing license ordinance which makes it very difficult for him to do business in National City. Mr. Derr stated they will have two types of facilities to offer; one is an auction house where consigned merchandise will be sold under the stan- dard procedure of auctions; the second is where they act as landlords and rent space to an individual who may wish to display merchandise of his own, act as his own agent, and sell it. There are two types of people who use this facility; one is the professional or the party who attends this type of sale, this particular party they ask for no change or relief. He conducts his business in the same way as any other business man, gets his licenses and takes care of his affairs as the code requires. The other is that occasional type who would use it once or twice a year, in the main lives in National City or the sur- rounding territory who wished to dispose of something he owns, and as a rule it is used material. It is for this party they request some type of change in the licensing laws. It is hoped the City will adopt such type of regulation they have in the City of El Cajon, or several other cities; where the occasional type seller is given free use of the facilities without a license. Mr. Derr stated there would be no sales tax realized from this type of user. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, Mr. Derr get together with the City Manager, City Attorney and City Treasurer and explain this more fully to them, so they can make a recommendation to the Council when it is "all ironed out". Carried by unanimous vote. ANTHONY ZITNIK, 1508 Lanoitan Avenue, was present, and stated he wish( to know if he could get some help from the Fire Department in order t( burn the weeds on his property. Mr. Zitnik stated he owns approximately 5/22/62 401 five acres of land and he has no facilities to control a fire. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX asked what the policy has been heretofore concerning large acreage. ACTING CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated if the City gave the ser- vice to Mr. Zitnik, it would put us in a spot of having to do it for every request, which would make it impossible for the Fire Department to do. Mr. Osburn stated he would recommend the weeds be harrowed under or some sort of farm implement run over it to cut the weeds down. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he believed we have an ordinance which states the Fire Dept. will post places that should be cleared and burned, and if it is not complied with the Fire Dept. will burn it and charge the owner. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated we will check into the Ordinance, and it will be necessary to comply with it. RUBEN RUBIO, 1739 Cleveland Avenue, was present, and stated last week he was appointed to serve as a member of the Traffic Safety Committee, and was present to accept the appointment and will serve to the best of his knowledge. Mr. Rubio stated he would like to ask the functions of the Traffic Safety Committee. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he appreci- ated Mr. Rubio accepting the appointment, and suggested he contact Mr. Osburn, Acting City Manager, and the Clerk for the information. CHARLES M. SNELL, 1705 Redondo Street, San Diego, was present, and stated he represented the petitioning employees of the City before the Superior Court in connection with the Baker vs Cagle matter, and asked the Council to consider a resolution or direction to the Chief of Pol- ice from the Council whereby the matter of the question of the overtime pay for the officers is brought before the Council for its considera- tion. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the request of Mr. Snell be referred to our City Attorney for a report and direction back to the City Council on the legality of the move, and whether it is in order. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn. Nays: Morgan. Abstained from voting: Hart, Gautereaux. Mayor Gautereaux stated the motion would carry as an affirmative. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would like to thank the persons attending the meeting tonight; the first night Council meeting, and hoped the people would continue to support our night meetings, which are now or a trial basis. We welcome you to bring anything before the Council. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a proclamation, urging the citizens of the com- munity to support the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, through the purchase of Buddy Pop- pies on the days of May 24, 25 & 26. Moved by Alien, seconded by Har. the Mayor be authorized to make the proclamation. Carried by unani- mous vote. 5/22/62 402 MAYOR GAUTEREAUX announced we have two vacancies on the Traffic Safety Committee, and asked if any member of the Council had a recommendation. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated Thomas Cosby said he would like to serve on the Committee. Also Lee Brown at one time offered to serve on a com- mittee after he retired, and he is now retired. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Hart, the Mayor be authorized to appoint Thomas Cosby as a member of the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would appreciate it if the Council members would give some consideration of someone to fill the vacancy still existing on the Traffic Safety Committee, and present their recommen- dation at the next meeting. COUNCILMAN HART stated he has a daughter who lives in El Cajon and there are rumors going around there that National City is in bad shape financially; Mr. Hart said before the election we were accused of being bankrupt; then the books were audited and as of April 17th we show $363,002.36 in cash, so it would appear the City is not bankrupt. Moved by Alien, the press be notified we are not in the "red". Motion died for lack of a second. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated it might be inter- esting for the press to take a close look at the last audit report. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX recognized Charles Kerch, the City's representative on the San Diego County Water Authority, and stated he was happy to have him at the meeting this evening. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, the City Manager send a message to the Chief of Police complimenting the regular officers and the reserve officers of his department for the wonderful display they had in Balboa Park and the manner in which they dressed and conducted them- selves and showed visitors through the City display. It was a very good show. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the Police Week was an outstanding event; there were some 14,000 people who passed by and saw the display. It was a wonderful piece of public relations and hope it is perpetu- ated year to year. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated at the meeting this afternoon the time of the next Council meeting was discussed. June 5th is election day and therefore a holiday; and possibly we could hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 6th. Moved by Alien, if we cannot hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 5th, we do hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 6th. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated this was discussed earlier, and it would be in order that we adjourn this meeting to June 6th. of a second. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated due to the second phasing which should be completed before January 1, 1963, Motion died for lack out of the Housing, he would move that 5/22/62 403 the Park Supt. and Housing Director be requested to retire, and his retirement date be set not later than December 31, 1962, including accrued time and sick leave. Motion died for lack of a second. MINUTES OF PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD were presented. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the Council had requested the minutes be laid over for three weeks for study, and asked if the Council wished to consider it at this time. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, it be laid over until the next meeting. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan. Nays: Allen, Gautereaux. RESOLUTION authorizing calling of an election for the formation of a San Diego Unified Port District, was presented. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX asked if Mrs. Martha Smith would like to discuss further on her point the Republican Women's Club made. MRS. SMITH stated it would be her sug- gestion the resolution be read to the audience; it is a very fine one and would clarify it in everyone's mind, including the Council members. RESOLUTION NO. 8120 was read, "RESOLUTION OF CONSENT AUTHORIZING THE CALLING OF AN ELECTION FOR THE FORMATION OF A SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT AND REQUESTING CERTAIN STUDIES BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS". Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hart, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Councilman Morgan abstained from voting. COMMUNICATION FROM "AMVETS" requesting permission to solicit for dis- cards by telephone and pick up same, was presented. The request was granted by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM STATE DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH relative to status of animal rabies and canine rabies control, was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the communication be filed and made avail- able to the Chief of Police and the Humane Officer. Carried by unani- mous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS relative to nomination of representative for consideration and appointment by the Board to serve on committee to review and recommend standards for the construction and improvement of County roads was presented. Moved by Allen, sec- onded by Colburn, the Mayor and City Manager get together and name someone to serve on the committee. Carried by unanimous vote. CONIM UNICATION FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS regarding public hearing concerning proposed toll crossing of San Diego Bay between San Diego and Coronado, was presented. The communication was ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM NATIONAL CITY GARDEN CLUB, submitting statement of cost of trophies, was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, 5/22/62 404 we pay $165.44 to the Garden Club for the trophies. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. COMMUNICATION FROM SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT was presented, relative to renewal of agreement for joint participation in the City's recreational program. The School District's contribution for the fis- cal year 1962-63 is to be $1,750. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the Acting City Manager and City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary contract for approval. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated he would like to have a letter of appreciation forwarded to the Sweetwater Union High School District for entering into the recreation program and contributing to the City of National City, Vice Mayor Allen amended the motion to include the Mayor's recommendation; the amend- ment was seconded by Colburn. The motion was carried by the follow- ing vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. The amendment to the motion was approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE regarding bill for City adver- tising for the period of April 1, 1962, to June 1, 1962, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the bill be paid. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. REQUEST OF LUPE CERVANTES for refund of $25.00 performance bond was presented. The work was inspected and approved by the Engineering Department. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the $25.00 be refunded. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE requesting Curfew Ordinance No. 702 be amended, was presented. Moved by Alien, seconded by Gautereaux, it be referred to the City Attorney to make the amendments to the Ordi- nance as suggested by Chief Cagle. Carried, by the following vote to - wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. COMMUNICATION FROM ACTING CITY MANAGER OSBURN was read, recommending Resolution No. 7612, a Resolution appointing Thomas P. Golden as Deputy City Attorney, be rescinded. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, Resolution 7612 be rescinded. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. COMMUNICATION FROM POLICE CHIEF CAGLE recommending acceptance of resig- nation of Patrolman R. T. Wood, was presented. Moved by Morgan, sec- onded by Allen, the resignation be accepted with regrets, and a certi- ficate issued. Carried by unanimous vote. 5/22/62 405 REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER FOSTER relative to conference with City Engi- neer of Chula Vista in regard to street improvements, was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Gautereaux, the City Engineer make further studies and also consult with the City Attorney to see if it would be legal within our law that we incorporate it in National City. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None, Vice Mayor Alien abstained from voting. REQUEST OF THOS. H. COSBY JR. POST 4630, V. F. W. and its ladies auxi- liary for permission to sell poppies in the City on May 24, 25 and 26, was presented. The request was approved by unanimous vote. NOTICE FROM CORPS OF ENGINEERS regarding application by City of San Diego for permit to install concrete encased sewer pipes under and across entrance to U. S. Naval Training Center Small Boat Channel, was presented, and ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read, stating attached is Budget Approval for expenditure of State allocated (5/8 cent) funds for the 1962-63 fiscal year. ACTING CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated it is the approval of our request for National Avenue during the 1962-63 year, and recommended it be filed with the City Clerk. Approved by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM EMMANUEL SAVITCH OF PROCOPIO, PRICE, CO RY & FISHER was read, stating their office represents James, Calvin, Lawrence and Warren Humphries who have conducted a scrap metal business in National City under the name of Ace Metals. The land owned by the Humphries brothers is being condemned by the State of California for the purpose of improving Highway 101 and the State has acquired possession thereof by Court order. To obtain the order of possession the State was required to deposit the sum of $258,000. Under the law, the owner out of possession is entitled to withdraw a certain proportion of the depos- ited funds and Humphries brothers desire to withdraw the sum of $200,000. In order to expedite the withdrawal, any person possibly having an interest in the land must consent to the withdrawal or disclaim any interest. The title policy obtained by the State shows the City of National City as possibly having an interest. They know of no inter- est the City could have and would appreciate the City executing a dis- claimer so they may accomplish the withdrawal. They enclosed a copy of the Notice of No Objection and Stipulation, and a copy of the Dis- claimer.Mr. Savitch stated he will retain the originals and if the City consents to signing these documents will deliver them to the City for signature. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, it be referred to the City Attorney for a report and recommendation to us. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated Mr. Savitch contacted him in regard to the matter; and 5/22/62 406 Mr. Carstens also contacted the Counsel for the Division of Highways. So far as the City of National City is concerned there would be no interest in this particular property unless there were some taxes, liens or bonds, or something of that nature which is due and owing to the City. The order which they are asking us to sign is a disclaimer to the money which they wish to withdraw and the City of National City has no interest in it. Attorney Carstens suggested the City Treasurer also be requested to make an investigation and determination, and any other agency who may have some financial interest in the land. There is no legal objection to it, providing the City has no money coming to it. If the City. Treasurer, City Manager and anybody else who may have an interest in the land is satisfied he has no interest, there is no legal objection to the City going ahead and signing the disclaimer. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the City Planner have a title search made on the property to make sure there is no money due the City. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the title report would cost the City money, and in a particular case such as this it might be a substantial amount of money. The City has avail- able all the records to determine whether or not we have money due and owing to us. The City Treasurer probably could give a better report than the title company. COUNCILMAN HART withdrew his second to the motion. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated -they must have found records some- where showing the City has an interest in the property, cash or other- wise. Motion died for lack of a second. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated the matter has been referred to the City Attorney and suggested it be brought back under unfinished business, with a full report from the Attorney and our City Treasurer, and any other records that would be available to the City Attorney, so he can advise us in detail as to the point Mr. Morgan is making. ATTORNEY CARSTENS asked if Mr. Morgan knew of any particular interest the City had in the property. COUN- CILMAN MORGAN said the State has found one. ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in this particular case the reason the City of National City is a defendant in the action is because it is the way the State does in every case, they always name the City because there might be a poten- tial lien for taxes against the property, and that is why the City of National City is a defendant in the action. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hart, the City Clerk and City Treasurer be included with the City Attorney to make a report on the matter. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION FROM F. JAMES BEAR was read, stating he is interested in applying for the position of City Attorney for the City of National City. Moved by Allen, we close the applications for City Attorney and City Manager as of May 31, 1962, and the Mayor appoint the committees to interview and make recommendations. Motion died for lack of a 5/22/62 407 second. Moved by Hart, seconded by Morgan, the Mayor set a date, the deadline to be June 30th, or any date within a month or two, and all the members of the City Council have the opportunity to interview applicants for City Attorney or City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX recommended we communicate with Mr. Bear and inform him we have accepted his application and he will be notified. Approved by unanimous vote. ACTING CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated three weeks ago the Council decided to establish a Public Works Department, and since then the newly appointed Director, Mr. Biggs, and himself have been going over the City rather well trying to find office space where we could consoli- date all the operations, and finally came up with a space in the City garage at 14th Street and "D" Avenue. There will be some remodeling required and modernizing of wash room facilities, etc. in the building. It was the recommendation of Acting City Manager Osburn they be auth- orized to modify it at a minimum expense and establish the Building Dept., Public Works Dept., Street Dept., Sewer Dept., and Maintenance Division in the present City garage; which would leave the present Building Dept. office available for the City Attorney's office. Moved by Allen, seconded by Gautereaux, the recommendation of the Acting City Manager be approved. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX asked Mr. Osburn if he had the projected cost. ACTING CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated the cost of the material would be between $600. and $700. and the labor will be done with City forces. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Gautereaux. Nays: Hart, Morgan. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated the adjourned meeting at 2:00 p.m. today Chief Cagle submitted a communication to be presented to the Council, and the members present at the meeting passed a motion the communica- tion should be presented at the evening meeting. The communication from Chief Cagle requested approval be granted for the advancement of money to cover expenses to return two prisoners who are being held on our felony warrants in Albuquerque, N. Mex. The amount of money requested is $600. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the request of Police Chief Cagle for $600. be approved. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported today she received a copy of "California's Stake in the Colorado River" from the Colorado River Board of Califor- nia, and it will be on file in her office. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she was requested by the Council to advertise for a City Attorney, and sent a communication to the San Diego County Bar Association, and received an acknowledgment from William H. Macomber 5/22/62 408 President, stating her request was referred to the Editor of "Dicta" with the request the matter be treated in accordance with those out- lined and render the customary statement. The communication was ordered filed. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she was directed by the Council to write a letter to the Board of Supervisors to recommend Palomar Street be extended from Industrial Blvd. to National Avenue in Chula Vista. COPY OF COMMUNICATION from BOARD OF SUPERVISORS to ROAD DEPARTMENT stated the Board on May 8th referred said letter to the Road Depart- ment and the 'Planning Department. CITY CLERK ALSTON stated she wished to thank the Council for allowing her to attend the International Clerks' Conference; there were many interesting items brought out. The main part of the meeting was on filing, microfilming of records, voting machines, and codification of ordinances. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated he had copies of the report of the Flood Control Advisory Committee to the Board of Supervisors of San Diego County. This is a Committee that has been in operation for almost a year, and Mr. Foster said he took James Bird's place on it in the Fall of last year, and served on the Legislative Sub -committee. The report is quite lengthy and is the final findings of the Committee; it is being referred to the various agencies for their comments and discus- sions prior to final submission to the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Foster said he had copies for each member of the Council and hoped they would read the report and perhaps meet as a committee, or what- ever the Council sees fit, at some future date. The next meeting of their Committee is set for July 16th, and Mr. Foster said he hoped the Council would discuss it prior to that time so he will have some direc- tion when he meets with the Committee. We are hoping the meeting of July 16th will be the last meeting, and will then submit our report to the Board of Supervisors and the Committee then will no longer function. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX suggested Mr. Foster set time between now and July 16th, at his discretion, where it can be brought backbefore the Coun- cil, after study, and Mr. Foster give the Council some direction pos- sibly between now and then as to the study. MR. FOSTER said he will be glad to do so. CITY CLERK ALSTON reported the Recreation Director had to attend a school tonight, and wished Mrs. Alston to state she had no report. ACTING CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated he is working alone in the Manager's section and if the Council has sufficient applications for the position of City Manager he would appreciate getting some help. We have the 5/22/62 409 trash contract coming up, and the budget to get out, and it is quite a strain on one person. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated since all members of the Council are meeting, in respect to the Brown Act, did they wish to have a personnel session in the reviewing of applicants; or do they want all of the applicants before the City Council in an open session. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, we have a closed meeting on all applicants. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he thought we should interview the applicants, one by one, giving a half hour or more to the inter- view, after we have been able to study whet they have sent in regard to themselves; and send letters to those who would have to travel such a distance, unless there is someone who is absolutely so high above everybody else we would want to take a chance on having them make a great expenditure to come out here. We should call them in one at a time, and then out of the group each person, more or less, try to nominate one and then get the five and then go into a session and cane up with a selection. If we tried to hold an executive session for each individual, the time would be forever. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated it would be most appropriate, since we Council members are entering into interviews with applicants, that in further guidance and being competent of interviewing people with specific qualifications as these applicants, it would be to our advantage to invite at least two other City Managers to help us assist in conducting our interviews. It is the accepted procedure when the City accepts an invitation from an applicant out of State the City does pay the applicant's transportation to where he is being interviewed. It is worthy of consideration the point Mr. Alien has made regarding out of State applicants. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hart, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated on the recommendation of Mr. Osburn he would like to know when the Council would want the first session called, or would the Council wish that left to his discretion. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated he thought that should be left to the dis- cretion of the Mayor. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hart, the Mayor set the time for the hearings on the Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. EDWARD BODGE, 1315 E. 1st Street, was present, and thanked the City Council for having the night meeting. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he would like to thank everybody present for attending the meeting. Mr. Alien said he would like to take this opportunity to address the ladies and tell them he is in receipt of a letter from Civil Defense Headquarters stating they are having a Ladies' Civil Defense group, and some cities have appointed a lady director. Mr. Allen said he turned the letter over to our City Treasurer, Mrs. Kerr, and those who 5/22/62 410 are interested could get in touch with either Mrs. Kerr or George De Haven, Deputy Director of Civil Defense. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the meeting be adjourned until June 6, 1962, at 1:30 p.m. o'clock. Carried by unanimous vote. Meet- ing adjourned at 9:40 p.m. o'clock. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 1 J r �/ /L.f MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, .CALIFORNIA 5/22/62