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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 01-16 CC MIN148 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CI TY , CALIFORNIA January 16, 1973 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, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, McLean, Civil Eng. Assoc, Onley, Osburn, Stenberg, Mayor Morgan recognized the Adult High School Government Classes of Carol Cove and T. J. Austin present in the audience, SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by the Rev. Milo Wood, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by January 16 , 1973 be approved. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of Carried by unanimous vote, +• None SGT, FOWLER, Vice Pres., Police Officers Association, was present and out- lined the Association's sponsorship of the San Diego County Drag Raching Association which has grown and is now taking on formidable endeavors such as the Car Show at South Bay Plaza, Saturday, January 20, 1973, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the benefit of the Muscular Dystrophy Drive. Sgt. Fowler requested not only Council's moral support, but material support as well, and asked if the City would furnish a public address system. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, that we the Cit rovide a ublic address system. Carried by unanimous vote. BOB WORTHY, 1243 Manchester, was present and stated he read in the San Diego and National City papers about the gas tax money for the transit system and that San Diego has a good chance of getting all that money. Mr. Worthy said this has been going on for approximately ten years;...we have enabling legislation on the books for a transportation district;...I'd like to have a vote on how San Diego runs the Transit System; what they buy; how they spend my money, There was discussion of CPO, San Diego Transit System and mass rapid transportation. Bob Worthy asked the Council by resolution to put the matter of mass transportation to the vote of the people and urged the Council to pass a resolution urging all the cities and the county to put it to the vote of the people. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of Bob Worthy's recommendation to petition the Board of Supervisors to call for a special election on mass transit, Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Waters. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. BOB REYES, 872 Stella Street, National City Jaycees, was present and intro- duced Amelda Academia, National City's Junior Miss; who will represent us again this year in Santa Rosa; she has a 3,77 grade average; she will leave the 21st of this month. Mayor Morgan recognized CHARLES GARRISON, President, National City Jaycees, who was present, 1/16/73 149 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. City Attorney McLean recommended Resolution No. 10,941 (4Q,936) and Resolution No. 10,942 (101-937) be laid over. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, that the City Attorney's recommendation to lay over Resolutions Nos. 10,941 and 10,942 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,941 (107930, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF 5TH STREET (North Half between National and Roosevelt) ." (Laid over . ) RESOLUTION NO. 10,942 (10, 93g) , "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF 5TH STREET (South Half between National and Roosevelt)." (Laid over.) RESOLUTION NO. 10,943, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK IN SEAWIND GREENS SUB- DIVISION." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,943 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,944, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (Robert T. and Marie H. Ingle)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, that Resolution No. 104244 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,945, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN (GP-17-72) TO DESIGNATE PORTIONS OF R-4 ZONED AREA FOR RESIDENTIAL USE." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,945 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 10,946, "RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (601 West 12th Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10046 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 10,947, "A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE SENIOR CITIZEN PRO- JECT AND FUNDS TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10) 947 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,948, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE TWENTY-FIRST STREET FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF CLEVELAND AVENUE TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE ALLEY; AND, ALLEY CLOSING BETWEEN CLEVELAND AND HARRISON AVENUES, FIFTY (50) FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF TWENTY-- FIRST STREET." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10, 94 3 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,949, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Gustav Adolph Denecamp III and Sandra Lee Denecamp)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,949 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 10,950, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (Division Street)." Moved by Waters,, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,950 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the ordinance be presented for second reading to Council by title one. Carried by unanimous vote, ORDINANCE NO. 1345 (1/9,73), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962 ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZC-8-72 to Rezone from Cr-2, Limited Commercial, to R-4-PD, Residential Planned Develop- ment, properties at 3040 and 3042 through 30461 East 16th Street." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, in favor of Ordinance No. 1345 `1/9/T3) . Carried by unanimous vote. 1/16/73 150 REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported that the City of El Cajon has invited National City to join in a brief to the State Supreme Court opposing the spreading of the surcharge tax for the City of San Diego (S.D.G. & E. franchise) to all citizens of San Diego County;...it would be in the City's interest to join that action. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of. City Attorney's recommendation that we oppose the surcharge on gas, City of San Diego. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $12,138.68 Traffic Safety 1,529.01 Park 303.14 Gas Tax No. 2107 177.03 Sewer 610.25 Total $14 , 758.11 Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. REFERRALS The CITY MANAGER'S report in regard to financing additional recreation personnel for Highland School and attached reports from Dir. Parks and Recreation and Asst. to the City Manager were presented. EDDIE JORDAN, 3916 Cherry Blossom, Harbison Elementary School PTA, was present and said Harbison School does not come under the Parks and Recreation Program and proposed the Council consider including Harbison Elementary School. Councilman Waters asked how many elementary schools we have and was advised there were nine. City Manager Osburn said his report was on the specific item of last week (Highland School); in addition there are at present programs at four schools: Kimball, Olivewood, Lincoln Acres, and Palmer Way. City Manager Osburn said we have money in the budget to cover Highland School and he would like to check before he says there is enough money to cover everything. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, for the City Manager to come back with a report regarding finances; I don't like all this personnel; it will be coming up in the budget in about four months, if we have the re ort next week and if we have this t of money for the school district, In discussion Councilman Waters said all schools should. be treated the same. City Manager Osburn said that the $75.00 per/ ''$itnew apartment construction didn't materialize; last month it was $2,000. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, to amend the original motion that we go ahead with funding of Highland Avenue School as requested. There was further discussion. Amendment to the motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid, Waters. Motion carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The CITY CLERK'S report on the opening of sealed bids for ten new Police Vehicles (Colonial Ford $25,540.00; McCune Motors $19,985.99); Certificate of Publication; Chief of Police's recommendation the low bid of McCune Motors be accepted, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of Chief of Police's recommendation the low bid of McCune Motors be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CHIEF OF POLICE in regard to two CCCJ/LEAA Grants to be received and outlining procedure for accounting was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, stating the District is studying two projects for the 1/16/73 151 installation of turf areas and sprinkler systems at Granger Junior High School and Sweetwater High School to create more desirable playground conditions and asking if the City would be interested in a joint venture in developing the areas was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Superintendents Sweetwater Union High School District's request. Moved by Morgan a report come back in a week. Councilman Waters said he thought the City Manager should study with the Parks and Recreation Department, and then if next week the Council feels that we can afford it, well fine, it was an Agenda item and should be taken first. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CHAIRMAN, COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, outlining their program to map the flood plains and delineate the floodways for nine streams in the County and inviting a City representative to attend a meeting in this regard on January 17, at 2:00 p.m, in the Conference Room, Building 2, 5555 Overland Avenue, San Diego, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from WILLIAM B. MARTY, UNIFIED SAN DIEGO COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION, in regard to anticipated shares for the Fisal Year 1972-73 and stating National City's probable share will be $1,675.04 was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, that this item be filed. There was discussion. The City Manager said Mr. Onley and he would be there. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, this item be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Communications in regard to TOWING CONTRACTS: (1) City Manager attaching a letter from TOM MOYNAHAN relating to extension of the towing contract for a five year period and stating a check has been made with other cities and their policies range from informal agreements to five year contracts and that the service provided by Mr. Moynahan is excellent; (2) Request of Gaetan R. Maurais, President, AMERICAN TOWING, INC. to provide service under City Ordinances and Resolution; (3) Reports from the Asst. to the City Manager and City Attorney, were presented. City Manager Osburn stated our present contract is for two years; this is the second year. In answer to the question does American Towing meet the provisions of ordinance, Planning Director Gerschler said, the property owner must have his property in com- pliance with the zoning act requirements; after he qualifies to submit the proposal to the City Council, the City Council can allow a towing contract subject to a conditional use permit. Mr. Gerschler said in the Moynahan case, most of the conditions were contained in the conditional use permit; ..,it would be impossible to say that anyone anywhere in town could qualify with conditions you might attach to some future permit; at the moment the American Towing Company, on Cleveland Avenue in my opinion, would not be eligible to submit a request to the City Council for granting of a towing contract; the noncompliances are small and of minor nature; technically, the property is not in complete compliance. There was discussion. City Attorney McLean said, it is up to the Council to decide the policy as to police business; now bear in mind, that all we are talking about here is the police call; anybody who can pay the business license fee and comply with the zoning, can operate a tow truck without permission;...if you want to you can follow the present procedure which would allow two tow companies to get police business, no more; if you wish you could change that policy and give somebody an exclusive contract or you could change the policy and let anybody you wanted to get the business; present procedures, according to the Council, call for two year contracts; the last time that the City solicited proposals for the police car business there was only one qualified towing company, that was Moynahan; the other gentleman, for various reasons did not qualify; so Mr. Moynahan was given a two year contract to have all the City business; later on, somebody suggested to the Council that you reconsider in the middle of the two year period and add another towing service and the Council decided not to do that; so if you want to reconsider now, you would have to come back the next time the two year contract is up; to change the policy. There was further discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, to leave it like it is until bid time. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/16/73 152 The CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD, San Diego Region, Notice of Public Hearing on January 22 to consider revisions to Chapter IV of the Interim Water Quality Control Plan for than Diego Basin, as request- ed by the State Dept. of Fish and Game was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. An application of SAN DIEGO YELLOW CABS, INC. for 20 taxicab permits (same number as 1972) and their certificate of insurance were presented, Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, for the approval of the 20 taxicabs. Carried by unanimous vote. A request of City Manager to hire two men on a ninety day basis to replace the SURVEY CREW injured in an accident was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Managerts recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported he had a communication from Richard J. Thompson, Director, SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS, San Diego County, and he asked that we approve in concept their request for matching funds for a study on the SENIOR CITIZENS: how they are living in San Diego County and what we can do to help their living conditions. The City Manager said they are request- ing a $73,000 grant from the Federal Government, to be matched by $40,000 from the County funds; and recommended approval. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, to approve the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK CAMPBELL reported receipt of the State Board of Equalization Third Quarter 1972 "Taxable Sales in California" which is on file. CITY CLERK CAMPBELL reported receipt of Co. that it filed Application No. 53778 for authorization to increase rates and that increases proposed could amount to all customers, or about 270 a month for which is on file. notice from San Diego Gas & Electric with the Public Utilities Commission charges for natural gas service and approximately 0.387 per therm for the average residential customer CITY CLERK CAMPBELL reported receipt of a communication from Clerk of the Board of Supervisors stating the Board acted on January 2 to accept the proposal of the Special Services Agency to purchase an appropriate site in the South County and construct a new South County Animal Shelter (proposal attached) which is on file. CITY CLERK CAMPBELL reported receipt of the first amendment to the appli- cation (No. 53748) before the Public Utilities Commission of Califrnia- American Water Co. for authority to raise its rates in Sweetwater District and it is on file. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to the application for deferral of sidewalk installation at 900 West 24th Street (THE DEPOT) and stating the Planning Commission recommended a deferral of six months to allow the proponent to initiate either a street closing or a sidewalk installation, with the provision that he agree to do the work on direction of the City after six months, if necessary, if the street is not vacated or in process of being vacated and that the cost of the work be guaranteed by suitable surety, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the request of 900 West 24th Street and all stipulations of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to the application for deferral of installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and permanent paving for one-half the street width at 3001 Coolidge Ave., M-3, Limited Industrial Zone (MAGEE) and stating the Planning Commission recommended denial of the deferral of installation of curb and sidewalk and waiver of one-half street paving and further that the asphalt concrete overlay be approved as a 1/16/73 153 permanent paving for that portion of Coolidge Ave. under consideration, was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, in favor of Planning Commission's recommendation of denial and that all stipulations of staff be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to the application for deferral of gutter installation at 3016 East 7th Street, R-1, Single Family Residence Zone (MACOUBRIE) and stating the Planning Commission recommended approval of the deferral of gutter installation subject to three conditions (covenant running with the land not to protest a 1911 Act Improvement, to bear the cost of the improvements whether instigated by the City or property owners, and to post a cash bond in the amount of $110 with the City Treasurer) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of 3016 East 7th Street and cash bond in the amount of 110 and recommendations of staff be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCZ L COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR MORGAN said he was calling an Executive Session after we get through with the meeting. On request of Councilman Waters, VICE MAYOR REID reported on the C.P.O. meeting where funding for San Diego Transit was approved, saying there was no other way to handle it and I'd just like to clarify a couple of things and I'm no expert, but we're really putting in $118,000 approximately; San Diego is putting in $4,000,000;...to make it plain and short, there would have been no buses running through this City without this money. MAYOR MORGAN said in regard to expansion of Memorial Bowl, Kimball Park, he was sorry he committed himself to the project. COUNCILMAN WATERS said when City crews are doing a job they work for the City Manager; and he hoped the local newspaper won't go down there and start making comments while they're working; let it go through the City Manager. MAYOR MORGAN said, I wrote the Planning Commission and the City Council a letter in regard to a man over on the west side who wants to build on 2lst and McKinley; he has to set it back four feet; and the people next door on both sides of him are sitting out right on the line; now he's got a vacant piece of property there, and he wants to build; and asked why this man has to move back four feet and the other people on both sides of him set out on the property line. Planning Director Gerschler said he will prepare a response to the letter. MAYOR MORGAN asked the City Manager, in view of the rain this year; to get a report on the roof on Granger Hall; could you get back to me and see if we can get a roof on that. MAYOR MORGAN called an Executive Sesstion at 8:46 p.m. The meeting was called back to order by Mayor Morgan at 9:09 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:10 p.m. f City lerk city of Nationa City, California 1/16/73 J 154 The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of January 23, 1973. No Corrections Correction as noted below Mayor, Ci of y ' ": tional City, California 1/16/73