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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 02-27 CC MIN191 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA February 27, 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, Foster, Gerschler , McLean, Osburn,, Stenberg. 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. Phillip Larson, First Congregational Church, APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 20, 1973, with correction (Paragraph 51 page, 187: "Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters Reid.,") be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS BERNARD L. KREGER, 516 E. 24th Street, representing the American Legion, was present and requested a no -fee permit to enable the American Legion to sell "Buddy Poppies" May 18 and 19. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of American Legion Post 255's guest to sell poppies May 18 and 19. Carried by unanimous vote. JULIAN GOEB, 5746 Lodi Street, San Diego, representing Lamb Chevrolet Company, was present and stated that he would like to discuss the property across the street from Lamb Chevrolet; the property, which Council approved last week, to be used temporarily by Lamb Chevrolet.. The Council agreed to consider this item which was scheduled to be under City Manager's Report later on the Agenda. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said the Redevelopment Agency considered this matter last week and they voted to allow this lease on a month -toy -month basis with a 30- day termination clause; it was the City Manager's understanding then that they were asking for approximately one-half of the block between 23rd, 24th, National and Roosevelt; a letter was received from Lamb Chevrolet today requesting the entire block; since it is on a temporary basis, it was agreed they could probably secure a temporary electrical permit to hook into the poles that now exist on the Standard Station and use Standard Station's rest room facilities; a letter was received from the Standard Station granting permission for this from owner of the station; permission was requested to oil the surface rather than blacktop the surface since it is a temporary situation; the only obstacle is the Planning Commission has to approve vehicle sales law, lighting, landscaping, ingress and egress, paving and all of the side improvements in use. The City Manager said the City Attorney had ruled that this should go back to the Planning Commission. Councilman Camacho raised the question of the rental .. Council approved a portion of the area for $300.00 and now they want the whole block, will there be a change in the rental fee, City Manager Osburn said this was being handled by Mr, Watts who had suggested a price of $500 a month 2/27/73 192 as a logical price for the entire lot. Councilman Waters pointed out that this must go back to the Planning Commission and the City Planner should explain the situation. Planning Director Gerschler said he would try to call a special meeting of the Planning Commission to work this out. There was further discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho,, this item be referred to the Planning Commission for proper action and the price of 500 for the full lot if the want at usi,n he Standard Station facilities etc with the underw sanding that Lamb Chevrolet has the right to bring it back to Council or appeal, City Attorney summarized motion: if the Planning Commission wants to approve they can go ahead without_aty further action and if they Lamb Chevrolet are unhappy and want to come back, that is their business. Councilman Waters and Councilman Camacho said that was the intent of the motion. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho,, seconded by Waters, the resolutions be read by title only,. Carried by unanimous vote....._._,..��..�__. RESOLUTION NO, 10,985, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Edith C. Spencer)," Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No, 10,985 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,986, ►'DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES , ►► Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Reso- lution No. 10,986 be adopted,. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,987, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9700 RELATING TO CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT*" Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson►, Resolution No. 10,987 be adopte13 Carried by unanimous votes RESOLUTION NO. 10,988, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SHORT-TERM LOAN OF $350,000 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,988 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO. 10,989, ►►RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP) AT 30TH AND HIGHLAND, SANTA ANITA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,989 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY .. None APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Park Gas Tax No, 2107 Park & Rec Cap outlay Sewer Total $15,457.09 802.53 421.92 1,032.50 189.75 9 0. 67 $1?s994.46 Moved by Pinson, 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 Assistant City Manager's report in regard to the request of AMERICAN TOTING CO. to be reinstated on towing list for city -initiated towing calls and stating the American Towing Company appears to be eligible to receive towing requests initiated by the City; however, 2/27/73 193 prior to Council action the City Attorney should indicate whether or not another company has been given the exclusive right was pre- sented. City Manager Osburn said staff has required an inspection be made and approval has been given to Mr. Maurais' qualifications to become a member of the towing companys to be called by the police department in conjunction with Moynahan; a resolution adopted April 4, 1972, called for one company,, however, this resolution can be amended, should Council desire to do so; the current contract expires March 15, 1974. There was discussion. City Attorney McLean ruled that if Council desires to add another towing company at this times Council can do that; Council in so doing would amend the existing resolution for procedures for towing to provide for selecting another towing contractor. There was further discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the report regarding American Towing Company be filed* GAETAN MAURAIS,, American Towing Company, 1104 Palm Avenue, was present and directed Councils attention toward Resolution No. 9378, dated 1969, when the first contract came up; at that time there was only one company who qualified and Council voted that upon a second company being able to qualify they would be admitted to the towing contracts for the City; based on this, American Towing has spent a lot of money, time and effort to comply with the City'ts ordi- nance and resolution; what American Towing is asking now is that Council recognize the words spoken in their resolution. Mr. Maurais stated he had telephoned Mr. Stenberg to get the exact wording of the resolution and for that reason he was in attendance at this Council meeting. There was discussion. City Attorney read Resolu- tion No. 10,619 [Resolution of Award of Contract (Tom Moynahan Towing Company) which stated that this bid was accepted and that all other bids are rejected` passed and adopted by Council April 4, 1972. There was discussion regarding expiration of the contract, Carried by the following vote, to.wit : Ayes: Camacho„ Pinson, Waters, Morgan* Nays: Reid. A SURVEY OF DOG TRAINING CLASSES IN OTHER CITIES by the Park and Recreation Department for cities of La Mesa, El Cajon, Chula Vista, Imperial, Beach, San Diego, and Coronado was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, to file the survey on dog training classes in other cities. Carried by unanimous vote. HEARINGS The HEARING ON NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF GROVE STREET FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 30TH STREET, NORTH TO THE CUL -DE. SAC ON GROVE WAY was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the vacation subject to condition that prior to adoption of resolution ordering vacation, reservation of public utility easements be confirmed; certificate of publication and affidavit of posting are on file. Planning Director Gerschler stated that the Planning Commission has investigated this matter thoroughly and found no present or future need of this property for public street purposes. No one was present in this regard, Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the public hearing be closed and the intention to vacate and close a_portion of Grove Street fom the Northerly line of 30th Street be approved ,sect to all stipulations of staff. There was discussion. HUGO J. CORNELIUS, 2926 Grove Street, was present and addressed Council. Mayor Morgan drew a map indicating ingress and egress. Mr. Cornelius explained the map. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to«wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid. NEW BUSINESS A letter of appreciation from the PRESIDENT, SAN DIEGO DRAG RACING ASSOCIATION (for support of Muscular Dystrophy benefit car 1/20) was presented. (consent item) show on A communication regarding the STATE BEACH, PARK, RECREATIONAL AND 2/27/73 194 HISTORICAL FACILITIES BOND ACT OF 1974 (Requires majority vote of voters and each county to consult with cities and districts to develop priority plan for expenditure of county's allocation of 1974 bond funds) was presented. (consent item) The CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 7, 1973 REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES BE FILED was presented. (consent item) INFORMATION ON PUBLIC HEARINGS WHICH ARE TO BE CONDUCTED ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM was presented: Tentative list of hearing dates and locations given, (consent item). Councilman Waters asked the City Manager if anyone is scheduled to attend. City Manager Osburn said the City would have someone attend. Councilman Waters said he would like the state to get out of local problems and give more control to the city and he would like this passed along for him. A PROGRESS REPORT FROM MISSION CABLE TV, INC, was presented. (consent item) Councilman Waters asked when National City is going to get cable TV and if added pressure could be applied to speed up the process, City Manager Osburn said it would be 30 to 45 days from January 15. Mayor Morgan pointed out that this was tied up in the Federal government hassle, the FCC and has been tied up for three or four years, There was discussion, The CITY MANAGER 'S RECOMMENDATION PROPERTY AT SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF 30TH AND HIGHLAND BE REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO START ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS (Peter J. Keegan property) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Manager is recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote ..__._._ The ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION THAT MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND MANAGEMENT'S NEGOTIATING TEAM BE SENT TO THE INSTITUTE ON LABOR RELATIONS IN SAN FRANCISCO,, MARCH 28-29 (Total cost per individual is $200.00) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this item be ordered filed, Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING MINUTES OF FEB 8, 1973 REGULAR MEETING OF PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, minutes of Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting of Feb, 8, 1973 be filed. Mayor Morgan said last week Park and Recreation Director Maley appeared before Council and told Council he had told the Girl's Soft Bali. League they could have the ball fields; the Mayor read from page 41 (Minutes) and said this did not sound like what he told Council last week, There was discussion, Carried by unanimous vote. The REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BE REQUESTED TO PUBLICIZE THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY ON DISPLAY SIGNS VISIBLE FROM I.5 AND CITY OFFER TO PAY COSTS (Suggested sign wording: "Industrial Hub of The South Bay") was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director's recommendation be referred 10 the City„_,Manager and that the City Manager contact the Chamber of Commerce in regard to this matter and report back to City...Councils Carried by unanimous vote, An APPLICATION BY S HOW OF SHOWS FOR PERMIT TO HOLD A CARNIVAL MARCH 1.4, 1973, SOUTH BAY PLAZA was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of Show of Shows permit to hold the carnival March . Councilman Camachasked City Manager Osburn if he were satisfied with the identification of the people who are employed by this carnival. City Manager Osburn said Cityordinance requires that we have the names, social security numbers or drivers license and home address of the people operating the games on the midway, and we have the names and social security numbers; however, we have only one address where they 2/27/73 195 can be contacted; they supposedly are on the road all the time. City Manager Osburn recommended the ordinance be amended to read "social security number and drivers license," Councilman Waters said he would change his motion to include the change in the City ordinance to have both the social security number and drivers license, seconded by Camacho. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. A REQUEST BY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN TO CONDUCT CAMPAIGN MARCH 12 APRIL 22, 1973, License Collector's recommendation request be approved and Fact Sheet attached to request were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, request by Easter Seal Society be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION THAT CLAIM BY MR, JESUS MANUEL SANCHEZ BE DENIED was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, in favor of City Mana9erb recommendation that Mr. Sanchez's claim be_denied and this be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION JAIL LOCK TO ORIGINAL CITY JAIL BE DISPLAYED IN POLICE DEPARTMENT TROPHY CASE (presented to the City by Mrs, Claire Goldsmith) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of Cit Mana er :s recoommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A.; REQUEST BY MARSHA CARSON, PBX OPERATOR, FOR LEAVE WITHOUT PAY (Leave to begin 2/1/73 and to terminate when physician gives release) was presented*. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, request by Marsha Carson be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A REQUEST BY NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL, EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION THAT CUNA INSURANCE POLICY BE APPROVED ON A MONTH -TO -MONTH BASIS was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, request by National City Municipal Employees Association be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS The City Manager's report on temporary lease of land to Lamb Chevrolet was presented to Council during ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The CITY MANAGER requested Council's permission to expend approximately $500 to develop an office in the Emergency Operating Center for Pur- chasing; this would be a temporary office for about nine to twelve months; Purchasing's permanent place will be in the new Public Works building when it is completed; the present Purchasing Department would be utilized for an agenda roam and get part of operations out of City Manager's office which is very busy at times; there is money in build.. ings funds, will not have to make any more appropriations. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, City Manager's request be granted, Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK CAMPPBELL reported receipt of A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION UPON APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (March 5, 1973, 9:00 a.m., Room 358, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego - Annexation No. 4-72, approximately 27 acres) which is on file, COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN WATERS asked the City Manager what would be done in case a 6-car crash occurred in the City - would another local towing company be called - what does the Police Department usually do in cases like this? City Manager Osburn said this is certainly a possibility and Mr, Winstone came in to talk about this and asked that he be put on the list as an alternate; this is one of those things that you can never tell when you need them, especially during rain and wet, sometimes we have three or four accidents at one time. 2/27/73 196 Councilman Waters asked the City Manager if he were in favor of using the local companies first. City Manager Osburn said yes, absolutely. COUNCILMAN WATERS said he had been out on several speaking engage- ments on request of certain organizations and three times he had been asked when something would be done about the shabbiness of residential areas and our parkways; this has come up before, people are concerned about the way our parkways look, the trees, and things of this nature; would like to see a program set up to improve the appearance of our residential areas and parkways. Mr. Waters suggested staff should come up with a way to entice people to plant trees and make it known that the City will plant for them if they will buy a $17 or $18 tree; if this sort of thing could be encouraged, the City would gradually start to look nice. City Manager Osburn said Council would recall granting the Park and Street Tree Committee permission to go to bid with a Riverside firm; they have now completed their survey, which was done by Mr, James & Mr. Boulette, of the width of all the parkways, the existing trees, and they will be in shortly with a report as to what kinds of trees we can establish in various width parkways and certain areas of the City; we have put the money in the budget to establish a nursery to grow our own trees and we should be well underway with this program in the next couple of years. There was further discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the City Manager be authorized to come up with a budget proposal for our tree planting this next year and put it in theular budget,. Council- man Reid said we are spending money for a report which will be final in about two months and suggested waiting for the report before taking action. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan, Nays: Reid. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, over on N Avenue lust before we C„Lot o e Act th' bi r er tre was saved and has one limb hanaina down. obstruc ' n the rah icku that one limb be removed .. ,his is in the .form of a motion for the City Manager to check this and have that one limb„rem_ Dyed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. City Manager Osburn said there is a standing order for the sweepers to notify them when there is an obstruction of any kind, and we should be getting a notification from the sweeper. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, that on C Avenue because of trees there is concrete causing a little problem where the sidewalk is raised and creates a hazard and t at t e t Manes er have a Maintenance group u th r and lift it u and rake the dirt out and., i there is a Xsopt undftrneath it, cut it and replace the sidewalk so that it matches die rest of that sidewalk as a temporary measure. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan, Nays: Waters. Mayor Morgan requested that the City Manager have the council minutes put in agenda package. Mayor Morgan called an executive session at 8:36 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 8:50 p..m. ROLL CALL,, Council members present: Camacho, Pinson„ Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: none. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by.unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:51 p.m. d ity of Nationa City, Ca *'fvrnia 2/27/73 197 The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of March 6, 1973. No corrections Corrections as noted below Mayor, C tyo National City, California 2/27/7 3