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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 02-26 CC MINThe regular meeting was called to order ROLL CALL 69 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA February 26, 1974 of the City Council of the City of National City at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. Council members present: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Hoffland, McLean, Osburn, Stenberg. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by Mayor Morgan. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular me etn�c�. of February 19, 1974 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Morgan presented Certificates of Appreciation for service to the City to: Kenneth P. Attaway, Lawrence R. Bou rgerie, Maurice V. Reynolds and Hazel I. Stockman. MRS. STOCKMAN introduced her grand- daughters, Kelly and Stacy Parker. Mrs. Stockman said she feels she can speak for all those going out tonight as well as herself that one person can do no job without the help and support of all the other employees and the administration. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,320, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING MAP SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Rachael Avenue - 16th Street to 20th Street, Assessment District No. 173)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,320 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,321, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (Rachael Avenue -» 16th Street to 20th Street, Assessment District No. 173)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,321 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,322, "RESOLUTION APPROVING REPORT AND FIXING HEARING DATE (Rachael Avenue - 16th Street to 20th Street, Assess- ment District No. 173)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,322 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,323, "PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF LEGISLATIVE BODY UNDER 'SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931' (Rachael Avenue - 16th Street to 20th Street, Assessment District No. 173)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,323 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,324, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (John G. & Jenny Ramos and J. Jesus & Rosa Zepeda) ." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No, 11(324 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/26/74 70 RESOLUTION NO. 11,325, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA„ ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH, 1974, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,325 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,326, "RESOLUTION GRANTING A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 1077 ffp. 60 at 1541-1543 , 1549 Euclid Avenue; and 2421-2423 East Sixteenth Street. R-4-PD, Residential Planned Development Zone (V.P.U., Inc. ! ." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,326 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this ordinance be presented to Council for second reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1412 (2/a 9/74) , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1337 RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE RATES TO ADD THE OCCUPATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Ordinance No. 1412 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said he has been meeting with interested legis- lators concerning the future of the court in National City; Assemblyman Deddeh has presented a bill to the State Assembly which would create a South Bay Judicial District (National City, Chula Vista and Imperial Beach); this bill would also provide for a traffic court with a Traffic Referee who would be Judge Menard, our present Justice Court judge; Council has explored the possibility of pre- serving the Justice Court in National City; it appears that it is not politically feasible to expect that the Justice Court in National City is going to continue; on March 12, the Administrator of the County Law and Justice Administration will be before the Council to present the recommendations of that organization concerning the status of courts in the South Bay; the basic recommendation of the County Departments is that the South Bay be served by a branch court of the San Diego Municipal Court; it would seem as though the Council should express some support for Mr. Deddeh in his efforts to pre- serve a South Bay Court so he will know that his ideas are supported by the City Council rather than the recommendation by the County Staff. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, Senator Mills and Assembl an Deddeh be notified that National Cit su orts A ess mbl -• man Deddeh's thinking in creating a South Bay Court and also in keeping the Traffic Court in the City of National City. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Park Gas Tax No. 2106 Drainage Sewer Parkway Improvements TOPICS Redevelopment -Bonita Revenue Sharing Total $11,644.44 295.57 7,358.37 320.60 1,649.59 673.42 45.15 103.00 Center 163.29 4,491.05 $26z744.48 2/26/74 71 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. REFERRALS The Assistant City Engineer's memo regarding preliminary cost estimates for pedestrian overpasses to span 8th and Plaza at "E" Avenue ($25,000 for wood structure and $40,000 for reinforced con- crete) was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, to refer this roblem to the Cit Mana er and Cit En ineer to sit down with the school officials and come back with a recommendation on this problem at Plaza and "E" and 8th and "E". Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY MANAGER'S memo regarding TAXICAB FEES in reference to licensing) stating the City Manager met with Mr. Lee Moore, Diamond Cab Company, and it was decided to charge a license fee of $25 per cab up to and including 20 cabs, all over 20 cabs will be $5 each was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the taxicab fees be as stated in the report. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The CONSENT CALENDAR, Items la through lg, were presented. (a) Letter from Public Employees' Retirement System regarding periodic actuarial valuation. (b) City Manager's recommendation 2/18/74 minutes of Senior Citizens' Advisory Committee meeting be approved and filed. (Minutes attached.) (c) City Manager's memo listing 3 items on file with the City Clerk. (1. Minutes of regular meeting of Board of Directors of South Bay Irrigation District dated 1/2/74; 2. Letter from San Diego County Water Authority, 2750 4th Ave., San Diego, dated 1/31/74, reporting Authority operations for January; 3. Minutes of regular meeting of the Board of Directors, San Diego County Water Authority, dated 1/10/74.) (d) City Clerk's memo reporting receipt of 3 notices from Army Corps of Engineers: 1. Application by Jos. M. Settle, San Diego, to construct dock and float about 10 miles north of Imperial Dam; 2. Application for permit by Odie Loppe, Laugh- lin, Nevada, to construct pier, ramp, and float No. 2 in Colorado River about 3 miles south of Davis Dam; 3. Application by Willis Hamilton, Parker, Arizona, for permit to construct pier into Colorado River 5 miles north of Parker. City Manager recommended these permits be filed. (e) City Clerk's memo attaching copy of notice of application filed with Public Utilities Commission by Greyhound Lines -West for approval of a proposed increase in its passenger bus fares and package rates and for consideration of additional 5% increase to afford them a reasonable rate of return. (f) Invitation by San Diego Transit Corp. for Mayor and Council members to attend a special public meeting Feb. 28, 1974, 2:00 p.m., where their proposed plan for new as well as improved service in metropolitan San Diego area will be presented. (g) City Manager's recommendation 1/16/74 minutes of Civil Service Commission meeting be approved and filed. (Minutes attached.) Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The POLICE CHIEF'S memo listing problems that could arise if the JUSTICE COURT were removed from National City and urging that every attempt 4e made for its retention were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A letter from the District Superintendent, SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT,, regarding City participation in development of 2/26/74 72 various projects stating: (1) the District is interested in joining with the City in lighting recreational areas at Sweetwater High and placing turf and irrigation systems on Granger Junior High and Sweet- water High, (2) they would like financial assistant for development of a new recreational area at National City Junior High School, and (3) they would like assistance in the development of existing recreational facilities at Granger Junior High and Sweetwater High was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, this be referred to the Finance Committee. There was discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the motion be amended to include that this be referred to the City Manager and he sit down with the School people and come back with a recommendation. Amendment to the motion carried by unanimous vote. Original motion carried by unanimous vote. A letter from Edith Sherman, Manager, NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, stating the Chamber of Commerce endorses ballot proposi- tion which allows expenditures to be made from General Fund in reference to historical building, with the recommendation that qualified people be appointed to serve on the Historical Committee and that the present committee be expanded to include professionals in the building industry was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES J.RGISLATIVE BULLETIN NO. 6, dated 2/15/74, with the City Manager's recommendations noted thereon was presented. Vice Mayor Pinson said he would like to pull one item out of this bulletin; Item 2 on Peace Officers, he feels there should be some type of support for these Peace Officers; if they get into a jam, he believes these punitive damages should be covered by the insurance companies; they should not have to go out and hire a private lawyer to defend them if they get sued by a private citizen in the performance of their duty; he feels Council should support AB 491. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Council support AB 491. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, to go along with the City Manager's other recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from EDWARD J. HAWKEN, Principal -Director of Adult Education, SWEETWATER ADULT SCHOOL, requesting free use of Kimball Hall on March 31, 1974 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Sweetwater Adult School. Carried by unanimous vote. STEP INCREASES for eligible employees (ARTHUR BRALEY and MARIAN BENSON, Library), approved by City Manager and Department Head, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these step increases be approved. Carried by unanimous voter A letter from CUNA MUTUAL INSURANCE SOCIETY, Cumis Insurance Society, Inc., regarding a rate increase in group health coverage and the City Treasurer's memo stating that if there are no objections, this information will be given to the employees for their approval were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this be filed. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. A memo from the Police Chief requesting the requirement of three years' service as a sergeant be reduced to two years' for the up- coming promotional examination for lieutenant was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The City Manager's memo recommending changes in TOW RATES was pre- sented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/26/74 73 The City Clerk's memo requesting TWO ADDITIONAL PEOPLE to work in the City Clerk's office on ELECTION DAY was presented. Mayor Morgan asked the City Clerk if she would like included in the motion the voluntary help needed. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, it be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from ROBERT R. ROBERTSON requesting the City pay $162.50 (for fees charged him when his car, as impounded) stating although his car was stolen and he reporte�cs stolen, it was later impounded and he was not notified, was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, to refer this to the City Attorney. There was discus- sion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from the CHIEF OP POLICE, dated today, in which he requested the two examinations be cancelled because the information now available to him indicates that one of the vacancies may not occur for a period of months; and he recommended both examinations be cancelled. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the Chief of Police and Manager's recommendation be approved. Moved by Waters, seconded by Morgan, the motion be amended to refer this to the Civil Service and get this aired out before this comes up again in another 3 or 4 months; this rule should be cleared up. Amendment carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Pinson. Original motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said he has received an application from the Christman Amusement Center to hold a CARNIVAL in National City March 13 to 17; this is to be held in the South Bay Plaza; they have made their application and paid their fees; the list of names of those running games within the area have been received; it is okay as far as the staff is concerned at this time. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of the staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said he has received a request from Mr. Ruiz regarding the $4,500 Council budgeted for GRANGER MUSIC HALL roof; $3,987 (was placed) in a fund --controlled account with Western Lumber; Mr. Ruiz is requesting the remainder of that fund be trans- ferred so the Historical Society can use it for part of the improvements on Granger Hall. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Historical Society. There was discussion. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Waters. Nays: Pinson, Reid, Morgan. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a Notice of Hearing from the Board of Supervisors, PUBLIC HEARING on March 6 at 2:00 p.m. to consider the NOISE REGULATIONS for San Diego County; he has no recommendations; he will have someone at the meeting. Planning Department transmittals (dated February 5 and February 18, 1974) recommending that approximately $1,000 be appropriated to send City-wide notices of hearings on the GENERAL PLAN and an estimate of the cost for the City -Wide mailing of public meeting notice were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Planning Director's recommendation and that dates be set as soon as possible. Carried by unanimous vote. A Planning Department transmittal regarding TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP - southeast corner of 16th Street and "L" Avenue (Cornelia Thoe) stating: (1) the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to four conditions, (2) this case appeared to be routine, and (3) it will allow the lot to be split into two parcels, one will be 82' x 125' and the other will be 75' x 125' was presented. Moved by 2/26/74 74 Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mayor Morgan said he has heard that some of his relatives may be involved in this; he will have to abstain from voting; he has no financial interest in this, he will abstain. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Planning Director Gerschler said he would like to report on a meeting held this morning on the PARADISE MARINA; the City sponsored a staff - level meeting of all the Governmental Agencies involved in the Paradise Marina; there were about 30 people in attendance, including people from the Department of Fish and Game, the Federal Fisheries and Wildlife people, Corps of Engineers and a multitude of govern- mental agencies; the reason for the meeting was to identify the areas of concern wherein other governmental agencies might object or balk the issuance of the required permits if the City were to go ahead with the Marina project; after about three hours of very intense discussion, Mr. McLean, Mr. Watts, the Environmental Planner, Mr. Stenberg and he (representing National City)...the Mayor was at the meeting to welcome the group...the outcome was the only long, real hurdle to satisfy the other governmental agencies is the promise that the Sweetwater Marsh in the City of Chula Vista will be pre- served; they must now work out how this is to be accomplished; Chula Vista's political leadership was represented at the meeting; they seemed to be at harmony with the plan; they seemed to be willing to cooperate; there was no criticism of the project itself; he felt that those there were enthusiastic; those he had expected to be critical seemed to support the idea; they will be formulating an action program with the City Manager within the next week and will bring that to the City Council; they will be proposing some definite action that Council might take to move this up to the next rung. Mayor Morgan said Mr. Gerschler did an excellent job. The CITY TREASURER --FINANCE DIRECTOR'S Financial Statement for month ending January 31, 1974, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. -- City Clerk Campbell reported on various aspects of the upcoming election; there were no filings made for write-in candidate; she would remain after the meeting to demonstrate the ballot punch and she will be taking it to the Senior Citizens meetings for demonstra- tions; the closed-circuit TV wiring was completed; the cable TV equipment is to be in on Friday; five TV receivers are to be borrowed and placed in the Community Building where the election returns will be received; everyone is invited to go to the Community Building on election night to watch the returns; refreshments will be served and there will be a 6-piece musical combo; no one except those with assigned jobs and those polling place workers returning ballot bags are to be in the Clerk's office; Council has approved that unpaid volunteers be solicited from each Mayor Candidate to answer telephones in the Clerk's office that night; they will also serve as legal poll watchers; Division Street is open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic; State law changes necessitate that the Absentee Ballots be counted last; the Post Office has agreed to screen their noon mail on March 5 for absentee ballots. Mayor Morgan said he was very happy to see Mayor Hamilton, of Chula Vista, and City Manager Thomas present at the Paradise Marina meeting, COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS VICE MAYOR PINSON said he received a request for a LIGHT on Ridgeway Drive, in the County, on top of the hill, about due south of Orange Street, if Orange Street went through; he has discussed this with Mr. Osburn; it is very dark in that area. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, to authorize the City Manager to write a letter to the 2/26/74 75 County Board of Supervisors requesting that a light be installed there, Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR PINSON said a notice of a special public meeting was received from the SAN DIEGO TRANSIT on February 28, at 2:00 p.m. to present San Diego Transit's proposed plan for new as well as improved services in metropolitan San Diego; he would like to know if the City will have a representative there? City Manager Osburn said probably some members of the Council will attend; there will also be a staff member there. Councilman Reid said he would attend. VICE MAYOR PINSON said he had received a communication from the Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, Lou Conde, in which he complains about CPO not giving sufficient lead time to the member agencies on particular agenda items. Vice Mayor Pinson read from the communication "...our staff did not receive proposed resolutions or supporting material until Thursday afternoon prior to the Monday morning action. The late delivery of this material prohibited our staff from analyzing the proposals and making any recommendations to our Board..." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, to support the County in this regard and that the Board of Supervisors have at least 10 days lead time. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN WATERS said he would like to have the Planning Department look into the ordinance in relation to HANDICAPPED PEOPLE; he has received complaints that the City does not allow transportation to go into R-1 areas to pick up handicapped people; he would like to find out what ordinances the City has in regards to handicapped people and a report brought back to Council. City Manager Osburn said he would check into this. COUNCILMAN WATERS said he has received several calls about the cutting of TREES in the north end of town; at the urging of the Mayor and Council, the crews are cutting all the trees in the area that are causing damage to sidewalks; nothing has been done in relation to replacing the trees; these trees should be replaced in accordance with policy recommended by the Street Tree Committee; over 200 trees are being removed. There was discussion. Councilman Waters asked the City Manager to look into this. MAYOR MDRGAN said a request for WAIVER OF INSTALLATION OF STREET, SIDEWALK AND GUTTER at 37 North "U" was brought before Council about 2 or 3 weeks ago; they are making an addition to this home; Council recommended they put in the sidewalk and not the gutter and not the street; there are no sidewalks anywhere near this location; the lawn slopes in such a manner as to create a hazard should the sidewalk be installed here; they are willing to sign a covenant running with the land to eliminate this; they do not mind putting it in but it will just be an eye sore; he feels Council made a mistake in not eliminat- ing the sidewalk also, Planning Director Gerschler said the City Engineer recommended that the waiver of the gutter be granted and the sidewalk be required; the Planning Commission followed that recommendation and Council approved it. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the sidewalk be waived at 37 North "U" with the condition they sign the covenant running with the land and they put it in 112oonn_request. Planning Director Gerschler said for the record City Council action was by Resolution No. 11,268. Carried by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Pinson. MAYOR MORGAN said he sees that some of the SERVICE STATIONS in National City are putting up "even and odd" number requirements for gas signs; what can Council do to go along with this; County, he knows, is adopting such a policy; the City of San Diego has adopted this; he feels it is time that National City adopts something to cut down the lines at these gas stations. City Manager Osburn said the 2/26/74 76 the County Emergency Services Organization is holding a meeting on this and inviting each City to attend it; they are going to discuss it in the early part of March. The City Manager's memo stating that March 5, 1974, is election day, and if Council does not wish to hold a meeting on that night, they could adjourn this meeting to March 12, 1974 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be adjourned to March 121 1974. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:40 p.m. x City Jerk City of National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of March 12, 1974. r7/7 No corrections H Corrections as noted below Mayor, City&fltationai City, California 2/26/74