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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 05-14 CC MIN158 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL C ITY , CALIF ORN IA May 14, 1974 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan, ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Asst. City Engr. 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 the Rev. Phillip Larson, First Congregational Church, APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regularmeeting of May 7, 1974 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho,, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. PRESENTATIONS AFD PROCLAMATIONS MAYOR MORGAN presented twenty year service pins to, CAPTAIN ROBERT H. AULT, Fire Marshal, and CLARENCE TORMONDSON, Custodian, and commended them on their dedicated loyal service to the City. City Clerk Campbell read the proposed proclamation "PUBLIC WORKS WEEK," May 3_9-25, 1974. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, it be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Asst, City Engr. Hoffland and spoke of the importance of public works, *outlining the $3,489,000.00 worth of public works projects underway in the City: the Public Works Facility; the new Recreation Building; Sweetwater Heights Park; Division Street improvement; lighting for girls baseball; Paradise Drive, Para,, 10th and 12th Streets; Euclid Avenue; and commended City staff responsible for drawing the plans and carrying the projects through to completion, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Pinson recognized Carmen Perry, Miss National City, who was present. EVERETT J. DICKSON, 2745 East 14th Street, was present and stated he received notice from the Fire Marshal of a fire hazard existing in the canyon behind Palmer Way School (Weed Abatement Notice) and alleged the City failed to clean up its own property at the end of 15th Street. Mayor Morgan said this is the time of year the City moves to have people clean up fire hazards and if Mr. Dickson knew •f anyone who failed to receive a notice he would be glad to know of it. HEARINGS The Hearing on the proposed REVISION OF THE NATIONAL CITY GENERAL PLAN was called at this time. City Clerk Campbell reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. Planning Director Gerschler recommended the hearing be continued t• June 18. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the hearing be continued to June 18. Carried by unanimous vote. 5/14/74 159 ADOPTION OR RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,482, "RESOLUTION ABANDONING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (RACHAEL AVENUE - 16TH STREET TO 20TH STREET, ASSESSMENT DIS- TRICT NO. 173)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,482 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,483, "RESOLUTION CALLING ON FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET INCREASED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MANDATED PROGRAMS." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,483 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,484, "RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT LS-3--74 (TEN.- ATIVE PARCEL MAP) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1004--06 9TH STREET (SCHAPP, SCHAPP AND GILMORE)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,484 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,485, "RESOLUTION SOC IATES , AS AUDITORS FOR THE CITY seconded by Camacho, unanimous vote. RETAINING CARROLL & BRANTLEY , AS - OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Reid, Resolution No. 11,485 be adopted. Carried by INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the ordinance be presented for first reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 5/14/74, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 827 Reg- ulating Traffic Administration Upon Public Streets Of The City Of National City." ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the second reading of the ordi- nances be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO, 1425 (Ff7/74-1.), "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 02 NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING NATIONAL CITY ZONING ORDINANCE NO, 962, TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS (PRIVATE PROPERTY) ." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Ordinance No. 1425 (g/ / 4-1) be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dallas Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. ORDINANCE NO. 1426 (5/7/74-2 ), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING A UNIFORM AND ORDERLY SCHEME FOR TIE PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET TREES AND PARKWAY LANDSCAPING." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla Ordinance No. 1426 (6/7, ?4--2) be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dallas Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. ORDINANCE NO. 1427 (6/7/74-8) , "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 803 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBDIVISION MAP CERTIFICATES . " Moved by Dana, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1427 (5,7,74--3) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: 5/14/74 160 General Fund $66,472.89 Traffic Safety 899.07 Capital Out l ay 20, 000.00 Park 540.39 Retirement 17,976,12 Gas Tax 2106 27,228.03 Special Street. 19,912.00 Sewer 9,392.80 Redev. Bonita Cen. 11.54 Total $162,432.84 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dana, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None, NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR items were presented: a. A memo from the City Clerk in regard to a letter from Chief, Val- uation Division, STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, attaching a new schedule of fees for processing filings under Sec. 54900, Govern- ment Code (annexations, etc.); new fees to be effective fiscal year 1974-75 and to become schedule of fees in Ordinance No. 1297. b. City Manager's memo listing items to be filed with the City Clerk: (1) Minutes of the regular meeting of Bd. Dir., S. D. County Water Auth., dtd 3/14/74; (2-4) Letters from S. D. County Water Auth'., 2750 Fourth Ave., San Diego: dtd 3/31/74, reporting Authority operations for the month of March; dtd 4/3/74, enclosing tabula. tions showing changes in quantity of Authority -stored water as of 3/31/74 and average monthly water deliveries in cfs to member agencies for fiscal year 1973-74; dtd 5/2/74, enclosing tabulations showing changes in quantity of Authority -stored water as of 4/30/74, and average monthly water deliveries in cfs to member agencies for fiscal year 1973-74; and dtd 4/18/74, attaching resolution forms and fact sheets regarding Proposition W. c. The City Manager's letter of recommendation the minutes of the LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES meeting of April 10, 1974, be approved and filed and attaching the minutes. d. The City Manager's letter of recommendation the minutes of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION meeting of April 17, 1974, be approved and filed and attaching the minutes. e. The San Diego Coast Regional Commission CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL for construction of a new PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY on the side of the existing public works complex. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the Consent Calendar beimproved. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from Councilman DALLA in regard to the HANDICAPPED AND DIS- ABLED and recommending parking spaces marked "Parking for Handicapped and Disabled Only" be set aside in front of Civic Center, Library, Police Station, and other public buildings; that suggestions be solic- ited from appropriate organizations to determine other means of assis�- tance the City might provide; and that Council dedicate themselves to do whatever is practical and feasible in future City activities to assist the handicapped and disabled to the fullest possible extent was presented, Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of Council- man Dana's recommendations. All concurred the recommendations were good. There was discussion relative to whether or not there had been any problems, if there was a need to restrict parking, and if the spaces should be allocated during working hours only. Mayor Morgan suggested trying one space in front of the library for a while and said there were plenty of spaces in front of Civic Center. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the motion be amended to one parking space at the library only. Mayor Morgan spoke of the curbs at 18th and D and in the park which are constructed so that wheel chairs can get over them without problem; the City has started in the right di- rection. Amended motion carried by unanimous vote. 5/14/74 161 The City Manager's recommendations in regard to the LEAGUE OF CALI- FORNIA CITIES' LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN NO. 13, dtd 5/1/74 were pre- sented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendations. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, id, Morgan. Nays: None, Abstaining: Dana. A letter from NATIONAL CITY RUBBISH SERVICE requesting an amendment to Exhibit "A" of their contract with the city to increase charges for service to offset increased costs of fuel, tires, supplies, mainte- nances labor, etc., and listing current charges and proposed new charges was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, that the City Manager be delegated to bring back the best recommendation and we take it from there. Councilman Dalla requested the report include comparative rates from other cities. City Manager Osburn stated National City is located farther from the dump than any of the other cities and that gasoline is the largest expense of N.C. Rubbish Ser- vice. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from the City Manager recommending the minutes of the TRAF- FIC SAFETY COMMITTEE meeting of April 17, 1974, be approved and filed and that action be taken on the following items was presented: a. Old Business -» recommendation to paint the curb line 15' further west at Palmer Way and Plaza Blvd. intersection as requested by Officer Tacquot. b. New Business -- Recommendation that no streets be nar- rowed and that rights -of -way be at least 60' wide for traffic safety purposes. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in for of the City Manager's recommendations, including a and b. Carriedavby unanimous vote. STEP INCREASES for eligible employees as recommended by their Depart- ment Heads {MARTHA GRAFTON, City Manager's Office; THOMAS BCHLER and ISAAC HOLLIS, Fire Department; DON L. ROSE, Planning Department; JILL ALLEN and REBECCA REED, Library) were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Department Heads' recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of VOLUNTEER SERVICE LEAGUE OF PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL and the Park and Recreation Director's recommendation of approval for their free use of Kimball Community Building on November 23-24,, 1974 were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Director of Parks and Recreation recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from the Manager, LAS PALMAS GOLF COURSE listing a schedule of increased fees necessitated by increased costs was presented for Council approval. City Manager Osburn was asked if he had a recommen- dation and replied their costs have gone up. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Golf Course's new fees. Carried by unani- mous vote. A letter from the Real Property Officer recommending rejection of an offer by Rogelio Vazquez to purchase City -owned property at the corner of 30TH STREET AND "A" AVENUE as the offer is too low and the sale of the corner lot would leave the remaining property virtually unmarket- able due to its topography, the real estate purchase contract, and a cover letter from the realtor were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalia, in favor of the Real Properiy Officer's recommen- dation*. JOE CASILLAS, 832 East 18th Street, was present and explained the offer to purchase on behalf of his client Rogelio Vazquez. City Manager Osbuxn stated he had a second offer to buy the entire parcel and would recommend going to bid, advertising the property for sale. Councilman Camacho advised Mr. Casillas the City has been offered far in excess of Mr. Vazquez's offer. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 5/14/74 162 A letter from the City Manager recommending the CLAIM of MARIA LUZ FLORES be denied and the City Attorney directed to investigate the matter was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Cit Mana•er's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from the City Manager in regard to the request of the Manager of LAS PALMAS GOLF course for the City to fund the installation of protective fencing at the north end of LAS PALMAS DRIVING RANGE and a copy of South Bay Fence Company's estimate of $3, 557.00 for the instal- lation were presented. City Manager Osburn said, in answer to a uestion the lease would hold the Golf Course owner responsible for this. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be denied. Mayor Morgan inquired if the matter could be negotiated. City Manager Osburn replied they had fenced the other side. Carried by unanimous vote. DIAMOND CAB COMPANY'S proposal for a "DIAL -.A -RIDE" low-cost public transportation system within the limits of National City was presented. LEE MOORE, Diamond Cab, was present and offered to answer any questions. Mayor Morgan explained that last week Yellow Cab came in and said they would like to operate such a service; it was the feeling at that time that Council would like a company located within the City to operate the service; but Council voted that the City Manager make a study and come back to Council with a recommendation; the City Manager is work- ing on this now. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be tabled until the Manager comes up with figures. Carried by unanimous vote. The CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION'S Report on Action Taken at Public Hearing on Appeal of Termination by FRANK L. BLICKENSTAFF April 26, 1974, which also contains the statement that under provisions of Civil Service Rule 810, the City Council has 30 days after the Commission has certi- fied its findings and decisions to affirm, revoke, or modify the Commission's action was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the Civil Service Commission's action be affirmed. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from the CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY for the use of Kimball Park Saturday, May 18, 9:00 to 6:00, and Sunday, May 19, 10:00 to 4:00, for the sale of items under $1.00 to raise money for the Church; the Director of Parks and Recre- ation recommended denial. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalia$ the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation be approved and the use of the Park denied. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from SOUTH BAY PRESS,, signed by George Kelly and Paul Howell, offering $37,500.00 for the City -owned parcel of property at 30th and "A". The City Manager said two people are interested in the property and recommended going to bid and selling to the highest bidder. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Mana er be directed to ut this ro rt u for bid. Mayor Morgan recommended the bidders should present a proposal of what they intend to put on the property...not to furnish blueprints... but to outline what they proposed to do with the property. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, the motion be amended to add that they (the bidders) be asked to make a proposal to Council regarding what they are going to use the land for. City Attorney McLean said,, in answer to a question, that this could be made part of the escrow. Amendment to Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN recommended communications from the Army Engineer Corps and Public Utilities Commission be screened by him so that items which do not directly pertain to the City may be filed without Council action. Moved by Morgan„ seconded by Reid, these items and other items be screened. Carried by unanimous vote. 5/14/74 163 A Planning Department transmittal in regard to the application for DEFERRAL of installation of CURB, GUTTER, and SIDEWALK on /°M" Avenue, 14th to l6th Streets; SIDEWALKS on 14th Street between "M" and "N►a Avenues, on "N" Avenue between 14th and 15th Street, on loth Street and stating the Planning Commission recommended DENIAL of the DEFERRAL OF SIDEWALKS on "N" Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets, on 14th Street between "M" and "N" and on 16th Street between "M" and "N"; and APPROVAL OF DEFERRAL of street improvements (concrete work, not paving) on "M" Avenue subject to the National School District's posting of a bond or filing of an agreement not to protest a 1911 Act Improvement was presented. (Councilman Camacho recognized Frank Perez, Planning Commissioner and Chairman, National School District Board whowas present.) Moved by Reid, this be laid over for a week providing the City Manager can come back with a report. School Superintendent S. J. Colvin, who was present, asked if it could be laid over for two weeks. Motion died for lack of second. Council discussed the possi- bility of a 1911 Act Improvement project being petitioned on "M" Avenue, when the City Manager could have estimates of the costs, and whether or not the City had the money to proceed with the project at this time. Mayor Morgan asked if an item could be laid over for one year. City Attorney McLean said the problem before the Council is that the City is making a demand on the National School District for improvements based on the construction of a building and that issue should be resolved in the near future. There was discussion. School District Administrative Staff present in the audience stated the preliminary district budget would be ready in June and final budget would be presented in August. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this matter be tabled until the last week in August (amended motion. Carried by unanimous vote. A Planning Department transmittal in regard to TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP for the NORTHEAST CORNER,, 18TH STREET AND PALM AVENUE (Alton Beauchamp) and stating the Planning Commission recommended the tentative parcel map be approved subject to three conditions (1. That within one year From date of approval of the tentative parcel map, the applicant file with the County Recorder a parcel map, approved by the City Engineer, in substantial conformance with the approved tentative parcel map in conformance with the State Subdivision Map Act; 2. That the applicant pay all sewer connection fees as determined by the Director of Build- ing and Housing; and 3. That sidewalks be installed on Palm Avenue) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the Planning Commission recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution in this regard be read by title onl . Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 11,486, "RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP -- NORTHEAST CORNER, 18TH AND PALM AVENUE (ALTON BEAUCHAMP)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,486 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Moved by Reid, the City Manager bring that report back about the nine to ten extra spaces on "A" Avenue and in new parks going to start up the kids 9et together and name the_park up there (park now known as Sweetwater Heights Park). Councilman Pinson said he would second the part of the motion on parking. There was discussion. Councilman Pinson withdrew his second. Motion on parking failed for lack of second. Councilman Pinson seconded the part of the motion having to do with Sweetwater Heights Park. Motion ca •ried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:25 p.m. City erk C ty of Nation City, California 5/14/74 164 The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of May 21, 1974. No Corrections 0 Corrections as noted below /1 Mayor, ty ational City, California 5/14/74