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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 08-20 CC MIN10 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 20, 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: Gerschler, Deputy City Clerk Gudmundson, Hoffland, McLean, Parks & Recreation Director Maley, 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 Rev. Ted. W. Selgo, First Congrega- tional Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 13, 1974 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS None. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS Mayor Morgan recommended the appointment of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Jones to represent National City for the celebration of United Nations day on October 24, 1974. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Parks and Recreation Director Maley introduced Mr. John Cunningham, Coach of the National City Collegiate Baseball Team; during Mr. Cunning. hamts 5 years as coach of this team, they have been champions three times and came in second two times. Mr. John Cunningham, Coach of the National City Collegiate Baseball Team was present and thanked Council for the support National City has given the team. Mr. Cunningham introduced the players giving their positions on the team and his two assistant coaches Eric Swanson and Dave Gonzales. Pictures were taken of the players and coaches with members of Council. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,567, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,567 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,568, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION QUITCLAIM DEED TO HERBERT WILLIAMS AND DAVID WILLIAMS." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,568 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,569, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREE- MENT [Retaining Wall, Bonita Park Unit #2 (McMillim)]." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,569 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/20/74 11 RESOLUTION NO. 11,570, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No, 11,570 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,57L, "RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL FACILITY USE PERMIT WHICH AUTHORIZES THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO THE NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY RODEO ASSOCIATION, INC." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla Resolution No. 11,571 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 11,572, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY�SAN DIEGO TO WITHHOLD APPROVAL OF PROPOSED TAX SALE NUMBER 600 8-S►7 -22." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Res- olution No. 11,® 2 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY - None. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $32,469.67 Traffic Safety 697.32 Park 227.96 Drainage 633.51 Revenue Sharing Fund 7,709.36 Sewer 5,484.65 Redevelopment -Bonita Center 176.00 Total $47,398.47 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. The PAYROLL for the period ending August 15, 1974, audited by the Finance Committee, in the amount of $139.299,30 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the payroll be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. REFERRALS PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR'S memos making recommendations for improved tennis facilities at El Toyon and Kimball Parks, relative to requests made by Mr. Pruess; listing the suggestions of Mr. Pruess and giving itemized costs on short- and long-range basis and a petition requesting immediate action to: (1) complete and make adequate the lighting on the tennis courts of El Toyon, (2) supply proper benches on the courts, (3) rework wind screens, (4) supply and install rules and regulations, (5) furnish locked cabinet for bulletins and (6) etch, paint, light properly and incorporate (2), (4) and (5) above for Kimball Park tennis courts, with 83 signatures, were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, these recopme dationsbe approved. JAMES CURTIS, 211 East 5th Street, was present and said he has done research on the cost of improving the tennis facilities. Mr. Curtis handed a copy of Parks & Recreation Director Maley's recommended improvements indicating his (Mr. Curtis') cost estimates. Mr. Curtis said he obtained estimates from three suppliers and his figures are based on an average of these three estimates. Vice Mayor Camacho said he visited El Toyon tennis courts and was impressed with what is going on at the tennis courts. Councilman Pinson asked that the staff study the possibility of handling the tennis courts as the golf course is handled --scheduling use and charging a nominal fee. _Parks & Recreation Director Maley said he made recommendations for short-range and long-range improve- ments; the money for the short-range improvements could come out of 8/20/74 12 the Recreation Department's budgeted accounts; the pro type of operation suggested by Mr. Pruess might not serve the general public as well as they are being served at present, Mr. Stenberg said the items Mr. Maley has recommended amount to some $2480, most of this money is in his maintanance account and is available for his use. There was discus44 sion regarding damage due to vandalism, the possibility of turning the tennis operation over to private enterprise; a contract with the privat operator would provide for public use of the courts. Mayor Morgan stated that if this motion carries it will put in action the things that should be done now; then Mr. Maley could start working on coming up with a recommendation of what needs to take place over there. Mr. Maley said before the City goes beyond these improvements which need to be done now, that criteria should be set down for the pro type of operation; there is more than one person who would like to set up shop out there; it should go to bid; the people who are going to bid on it should be subject to close scrutiny; this person is going to be teach- ing our kids. Mayor Morgan said this is something Mr. Maley would have to come up with and bring a report to the Council. Mr. Dalla said as it stands now, no one is authorized to be down on those courts exclud- ing anybody from those courts at any time during the day; in other words, no one has authorization to do that. Mayor Morgan answered that's right. Carried by unanimous vote. James Curtis continued with his presentation; he does not feel Council is giving consideration to how the people who play tennis feel --like the Redondo's, Walter and Marita; these are the people who play tennis down on the courts, not the people who just go down there to have fun. Mayor Morgan suggested Mr. Curtis put his input in with Mr. Maley who will make recommendation to Council. Mr. Curtis urged Council to allow the tennis courts to remain open to the public without having a fee charged and without requiring reservations; no public court is run this way --only private clubs; he commended the City for putting the badly needed surfaces on the courts; there are still other things that need to be taken care of. Councilman Reid stated he will not vote to keep people locked out of there; he is not, however, against this program. Councilman Dalla asked Mr. Curtis, for his own information, if he was speaking for the program Mr. Pruess proposes or is he speaking simply for the improve- ment? you don't want the courts under any controlled conditions. Mr. Curtis said his position would be that the courts belong to the people and he thinks they should remain that way; if they should go into private control, it should be kept cool; mainly, he is for the improve- ments to the courts. ROBERTO ANDRADE, 222 Valva Avenue, was present and said this would benefit the young people to go down there and take lessons; in fact, the wives are going down there taking lessons; this will keep kids off the streets; he has heard some complaints about the public being shoved off the courts; he thinks with the propel supervision, it would work out. ROBERT PRUESS, 1904 "K" Avenue, was present and explained a model of the frontennis game that has been in the papers. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR items were presented: a. Asst. City Manager's memo concerning initiation of new bus route extensions, and stating the Transit Corporation will provide new bus schedules and publicity announcing same prior to September 16, 1974. b. City Manager's recommendation Civil Service Commission minutes (attached) dated July 17, 1974 be approved and filed. c. Letter of notification from Creaser, Price Insurance that Workmen's Compensation policy is in effect, stating the policy will be for. - warded as soon as possible. d. Acting City Engineer's memorandum containing information regarding Division Highlands Subdivision in City of San Diego adjacent to Peach Blossom Street. (Attached: Letter from City of San Diego to Acting City Engineer; excerpt from Daily Transcript) e. City Manager's memo stating County Noise Ordinance was distributed to Council members and stating any comments received will be for- warded to Dr. Askew. 8/20/74 13 f. San Diego County Water Authority's letter of transmittal for Resolution No. 74-31, a Resolution Fixing the Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 1974-75 and Resolution No. 74-29, a Resolution Establishing Vote of Representative of Member Agencies as Determinef by Assessed Valuations for Fiscal Year 1974-75. (Attached: Resolution No. 74-31 and Resolution No. 74-29) g. Tentative Agenda for San Diego Coast Regional Commission for Specia: Hearing on Friday, August 23, 1974 - 9:15 a.m., State Building, 1350 Front Street, San Diego. (Note: Second Public Hearing and possible adoption, of the Appearance and Design Element, San Diego Region) h. Mission Cable TV, Inc.'s letter informing City of plans to increase rates on October 1, 1974. (Attached: Rate Schedule) (Planning Director Gerschler left the Chambers at 8:53 p.m.) Moved by seconded by Reid, Item d, to direct the Attorney to look into the possibility of recovering some of the damages caused by the developer in that area; the City has spent over -time hours, used City equipment to clean up the mess. Councilman Dalla asked if it would be possible that the cost for the City Attorney taking the appropriate action is going to exceed the possible reimbursement to the City. City Attorney McLean said if it does he will not go any further. There was discus- sion. City Attorney McLean said we did not have any control over the design of the subdivision, that was entirely within the City of San Diego; the majority of the injury that occurred happened on private property; and the private property owners hired a lawyer and he is sure he adequately advised them of their rights to sue the subdivider; whether they decided to do that or not, of course, it is none of our affair; as far as damage to public owned property by large it was cleaned up by the subdivider; he will ask Mr. Hoffland to give him a report as what money the City is out and what we can attribute to the subdivider. Councilman Reid said if this happens again, before they tied into one of National City streets, there should be some research and ground rules laid down. (Mr. Gerschler returned to the Chamber at 8:55 p.m.). City Attorney McLean said the mud that hurt the pri- vate property didn't come down the street, it came down the banks of the grade of the operation that is behind the property. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, that we authorize the City Manager to study the east part of this subdivision back of Peach Blossom, east of where we put it on the west of the drain and make sure that these people are protected there if it rains. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Pinson said on Item g; he thinks Mr. Gerschler should attend the Regional Commission meeting on Friday, August 23. Planning Director Gerschler said he would attend. Councilman Pinson said Item h, regarding Mission Cable TV, he would like the City Manager to find out on these rate increases if the other cities are getting the same rate increase; if we're comparable to them; if the cost of their operation warrants raising the rates; and why can't we get Channel 100 in National City. The remaining items on the Consent Calendar ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Parks & Recreation Director's request for permission to PURCHASE FURNITURE AND FIXTURES needed in KIMBALL PARK'S NEW RECREATION BUILD- ING out of Revenue Sharing Funds was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Parks & Recreation Director's request. Carried by unanimous vote. The request from OWEN MENARD & ASSOCIATES for ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT for $5,000 to be added to original fee of $17,000 for a total fee of $22,000 be approved due to unforseen research involving extensive ex- penditures of time and money was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/20/74 14 The Real Property Officer's recommendation that minimum price in $20,000 price range be set for APPRAISAL of CITY OWNED PROPERTY at Northwest Corner, 22nd Street and Wilson Avenue, and letter of appraisa- from Lee C. Johnson Company with plat of area were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Vice Mayor Camacho said Council, by resolution, sometime ago gave the first right to purchase to C & M Meat Packing Co. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager's recommendations CITIES LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN NO. 21 Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, dations. Carried by the following Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None McLean left the Chambers at 9:00 p regarding LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA , dated August 9, 1974 were presented. in favor of the Manager's recommen- vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, . Abstaining: Dalla. (City Attorne3 • 111•) STEP INCREASES for eligible employees approved by Department Heads and City Manager (JESUS E. FLORES, Public Works Department; and ARTHUR O. BRALEY, Library) were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, in favor of this recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Public Works Director's request that Personnel Office certify three candidates from ELIGIBILITY LIST for additional employee in BUILDING MAINTENANCE Division, budget approved, was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Director of Public Works' recommen- dation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Acting City Engineer's recommendation that three CHANGE ORDERS, necessitated by State and Federal Contract procedures, for TOPICS Pro- ject, Specification No. 779 and Change Orders #1, #2 and #3, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the Engineer's recommen- dation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The C & L Construction Company's request that 73-DAY EXTENSION for construction project, KIMBALL RECREATION HALL, be granted and Building and Housing Director's recommendation this time extension be granted were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this be denied and restudied on the time part. There was discussion regarding days of work loss due to rain and the strike. The motion and second were withdrawn. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the City Manager study this and that they be allowed only the days lost due to the strike. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: Morgan. The City Manager's recommendation PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES dated August 8, 1974 (attached) be approved with exception to first page item regarding private tennis instructions on City owned facility was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from the State District Director of Transportation concerning SURPLUS STATE OWNED PROPERTY ADJACENT to EL TOYDN PARK, the Assistant City Manager's recommendation the City not purchase this property, and the Parks & Recreation Director's memo in this regard were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager's request for OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION to fill position of ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Manager's recommendation. Mayor Morgan said he is not in favor of moving those duplicating machines or reprinting machines down there. City Manager Osburn said they would look at it again. Carried by unanimous vote. The Acting City Engineer's memo regarding PARKING on ROOSEVELT AVENUE just north of 18th Street and recommending street be striped for diagonal parking was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Acting City En9ineer's recommendation. Mayor Morgan said those people are only using that for parking until we can bring 8/20/74 •• 15 Roosevelt Avenue from 16th Street down to 18th Street; there is no reason to limit that parking. There was discussion. Acting City Engineer Hoffland said this is not an accident problem; however, a lot of cars are parked and it is difficult to get in and out through the area to the street; the street doesn't go through; they felt the diagonal parking would help the situation in letting people get in and out a little easier and it would increase the parking space. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, to amend the motion that behind the radiator shop that vacant City property, between the street and the ditch, be leased to the radiator shop down there for $1 a year and he can 90 ahead and fence it; he has asked to do this. Amendment to the motion carried by unanimous vote. (City Attorney McLean returned to the Chambers at 9:06 p.m.) Councilman Dalla said he would like the lease to be renewable ..very year, no long term lease. Mr. Pinson said it could be off in 30/114s'just growing up with weeds now; he will go in there and fence it and use it for a parking lot. Original motion carried by unanimous vote. The Acting City Engineer's memo regarding IMPROVEMENT OF 4TH STREET east of 1-805 Freeway and Asst. City Manager's recommendation to secure Council approval and finance job when funds are available were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, this be approved when the funds are available. Carried by unanimous vote. The San Diego Gas & Electric Company's request for agreement regarding Engineering Fee of $5,000 for cost estimate and plans payable if un- able to proceed with BONITA PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, EjEtc'sreuestSanDieoGas8 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Acting City Engineer's recommendation that time and materials agreement for engineering services with Charles Christensen & Associate concerning TIDE GATES for PARADISE CREEK CHANNEL be approved not to exceed $7,000, a memo from Executive Director of Redevelopment to Acting City Engineer, and letter from Charles Christensen and Assoc. regarding proposal for Civil Engineering Work were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Engineer's recommen- dation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Request of SWEETWATER HIGH'S DEVILETTES DRILL TEAM for permission to appear before Council providing information regarding Sweetwater High School marching band and units bond drive was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a notice from the League of California Cities regarding SB1652 asking that National City oppose this; it is his understanding that it has been opposed by Mayor Morgan by telephone. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, a lgtter be sent to the Senate and Assembly opposing this. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. The FINANCIAL STATEMENT for Month ending July 31, 1974 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN PINSON spoke regarding salesmen and solicitors that go from door to door; he would like to propose that the License Clerk issue an ID card that has to be pinned on each solicitor or salesman that goes door to door in this City; it would be something that would be recognized; a nominal fee of 500 could be charged to cover the cost 8/20/74 16 of this ID card; if they are caught going from door to door without one, the police cite them for it. City Manager Osburn said we don't have cards presently; we have their names .listed with the Police Dept. if they are okay. There was discussion. Mayor Morgan directed the City Manager to check with other cities on this and bring a report to Council. Vice Mayor Camacho asked the City Engineer how the plans are coming for the Casa de Salud? Asst. City Engineer Hoffland said the plans are essentially done; the specifications are in the final draft. Mayor Morgan said he is aware the Senate and the House are working on a bill to alleviate the smog device on automobiles from 1966 to 1970 models; these cars are owned by people who cannot afford the $35; these devices increase the gas consumption by 25 to 40%; he does not feel this will eliminate the smog. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, to authorize the City Manager to send letters to the people in the State the Senate and the House stating that National City opposes this o le on the installation and would like to have some relief for these of these smog devices. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dallas Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:15 p.m. City of National City, California By: /ireputy The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of August 27, 1974. No Corrections CI Corrections as noted below Mayof Cit ofNationa1 City, California 8/20/74