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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 06-15 CC MIN136 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING Off' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA June 15, 1971 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, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Foster, Gerschier, McLean, Miraogue, 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 Milo Woods, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the re uIar meet in of June S, 1971 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL. COMMUNICATIONS NICE MAYOR WATERS said there had been discussion as to who would take over the Maytime Band Review and other activities in the community; he requested Council consider the possibility of Mrs. Hazel Stockman as their Public Relations Officer and maybe heading up something like this and discuss it at the Finance Committee meeting Monday. VICE MAYOR WATERS said Sunday some friends asked him to go and observe a fire being fought by the Fire Department; he went to the fire; what they were concerned about was the young children who were close to the fire as there was no one to supervise and to tell them to clear the area. Mr. Waters requested some comments from Chief Bacon, VICE MAYOR WATERS commented on the suspension of a► police officer; he read the involved police officers' reports and he was concerned over the way the Chief suspended the officer so fast and the wad► the City Manager signed his suspension without an interview; this gentleman has 10 years on the force and he has a family to feed; more consideration should be given to a regu- lar employee; when they get into trouble the City should stand behind them and the department head should stand behind them until they have had a Civil Service hearing to find out both sides of the story. ti COUNCILMAN HOGUE said he heard that a week or so ago a policeman fired a warning shot at a suspect and got a commendation for it; he did not know whether this was hearsay or not but this was what he heard; then a week or so later a man warns a person and the person admits he heard the warning, a shot was fired, the policeman was suspended for 30 days. Councilman Hogue asked for a report from the Police Chief stating what the rule is; he wanted to know what the department policy was for suspending a man for firing a warning shot and the thinking behind it; and he wanted to know if it was true that a man who had fired a warning shot a week or so before received a commendation and then this man performed the same type of incident and got 30 days suspension. COUNCILMAN HOGUE said sometimes he disagrees with the Supreme Court (like closing the swimming pool at Jackson, Miss.) but the other day the Supreme Court ruled that it takes a 2/3 majority vote to pass a bond election; he just read in the paper a day or two before that 30% of the population of the United States was receiving some kind of Federal aid or some kind of subsistence; if 2/3 of the people of the United States are the working people, they are contributing to the tax money budget and 1/3 of them are not, then he was pleased the Supreme Court was sticking to the 2/3 majority vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE said there are a lot of dirt alleys in the City and it was because people could not afford to put 6" of concrete in an alley; and he suggested they allow people to blacktop their alleys so they don't have to have dirt alleys and then when the development time comes then the 6" of 6/15/71 137 concrete can be put into the alleys. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, this idea be referred to the City an d nd tagineer to allow people to ut tem orar blackto in on their alle�s� until future develo ent comes and then they will be required to taut in their 6ft of concrete in their alley. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR WATERS said he would also like to have a copy of the Police Chief's policy, the ones he sets up and he would also like to know how they coincide with the State law. MAYOR MORGAN said he would like to advance the Senior Citizens' icusib ; the Public Works yard, the drainage, Casa, and additional, seating in Kimball Bowl and the multi -purpose building. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, they authorize the Cit Manager and Hazel Stockman to continue on each of these ro 'ects to make a lication to the Federal Government Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN commented on the bond issues in the County and why they don't pass. The Mayor said it was time elected officials cut taxes and hold the line on taxes. MAYOR MORGAN presented a 30-year pin to Patrolman Arthur Hokenson and said he was an outstanding officer and family man. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PRANK W. CHENELLE, representing the Police Officers Research Association of California said he was the San Diego Chapter President and Director on the Board of Directors, and also represented the National City Police Officers Association; their newly elected President, Gary Pierwola was present in the audience. Mr. Chenelle said he would like the Council to take a stand on 2 very bad bills presented in the legislature: AS878, a Human Relations Board with subpoena powers. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, this bill b„ a but on the agenda for next week. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, this Council o on record that this Cit does not need a review board; we oppose this tonight. Mayor Morgan withdrew his second to the motion. Councilman Reid said if the League of California Cities is so much on theirtoes, how come this was not brought out. City Manager Osburn replied fhe could not answer this. Councilman Reid asked him to finds out for him. Motion died for lack of second. Mr. Chenelle spoke against AB 2170. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, this bill be put on the agenda for next week. Carried by unanimous vote, Mr. Chenelle also spoke in regard to 58322, SB240, 1098 and SB333. HEARINGS The HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION AND CLOSING OF A PORTION OF 5TH STREET FROM THS WESTERLY LINE OF EUCLID AVENUE WEST A DISTANCE ` tom` 50' (PARADISE DEVELOPMENT CO.) was held at this time, City Clerk Minogue stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Posting were on file and the Planning Commission recommendation of approval subject to stipulations of Staff was attached to the agenda. Planning Director Gerschler said the Council has their transmittal dated June 8 reporting the action of the Planning Commission; on May 10, 1971 they recommended the vacation of this portion of 5th Street and finding the street has no present or contemplated future public use as a street, their recommendation for vacation includes conditions requiring the reservation of necessary utility easements and construction of a public walkway between Euclid Avenue and the existing end of the improved portion of 5th Street. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the closin of this tion of 5th Street be a- roved and the recommendations of the P.annin Commission and th.e City Planner be approved and referred to the Cit administration for further, rocessin and the resolution rtainiri to this be resented b title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,368, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE A. PORTION OF 5TH STREET." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,368 be adopted. CAi'ried by unanimous vote. 6/15/71 138 PLANNING DIRECTOR GERSC }LER said the City Council recently zoned the property on the west side of Euclid between 4th and 6th as C-4-PD; the C-4-PD Zone requires before a building permit can be issued for any project, the plans for that project must be reviewed by the Planning Commission and the City Council and approved by thepm; the applicants have submitted such a plan for the development of a 3-story medical building on the site. Mr. Gerschler said the plans were -reviewed by the Planning Commission last night and as indicated in the transmittal dated June 15, the Commission recommended the City Council's approval of Planned Development Permit No. 35 for this project including the 13 recommendations made by the staff with the stipulations that the staff recommendation No. 2 be modified to provide that the entire 3 stories of the building could be started now, occupancy permit on the 3rd floor to be withheld until the applicants have provided the park- ing required by code; the Planning Commission was advised by the applicants at the discussion last night that they have, in fact, placed into escrow a certain lot on 6th Street adjoining the property; this lot will be large enough to meet all of the parking requirements and they have, in fact, filed a zone change application that if approved would allow the use of that 6th Street for their off street parking. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the application four the Commercial Planned Devel opnient Permit No. 35 for the west side of Euclid Avenue be a- oved with the 13 recommendations* Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the resolutions be read b title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 10,362, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING REASSESSMENT ("I w, "J", "L" 20th, 22nd,24th Streets, Assessment District No. 153-SD)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, Resolution No. 1C) 362 be ado ted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. RESOLUTION NO, 10,3630 "RESOLUTION ENDORSING FEDERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LOCKHEED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10 363 be ado ted. Donald R. Jones, 2406 E. 19th St., was present and said it was true the government would probably have to put out money for Lockheed employees in the form of unemployment compensation, welfare, and possibly other programs; on the other hand, when a large corporation like this gets itself in such a position as needing a guaranteed loan from the Government it points up that the management and labor have done such a poor job that there should be a radical shake-up in the whole business. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 10,364, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING MAP SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Alley Block 146, Assessment District No. 177)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, Resolution NO. O 364 be ado ted. Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO* 1003650 "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (Alley Block 146, Assessment District No.. 177)." Moved by Waters,, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10 365 be ado ted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,366, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION (Alley Block 146, Assessment District No. 177)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10 366 be ado tea. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,367, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION MAKING STATE FUNDING AVAILABLE TO LOCAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 10 367 be ado ted, Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OP ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the first reading of the ordinances be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1273, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National, City (Allowing Industrial Meat Packing, Including Slaughtering As A Permitted or Conditional Use in the M-4 Zone)" (first reading) 6/15/71 139 ORDINANCE NO. 1274, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 062, Zoning Ordi- nance of the City of National City (Zone Change. No ZC-77-71, from R-2, Two Family Residence Zone, to R-4-Pik, Multiple Family/Rdfnice Zone between Helen Circle and Euclid Avenue North of Plaza Boulevard)." (first reading) REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said the proceedings to acquire the California -American Water Co. are still on schedule; the President of the American Water Works delivered a letter of value opinion today in which he stated his tentative opinion of value was not less than $40 million and not More than . ; . $53, 5O0,O00. ; they will take his deposition commencing Monday of next week; probably it will take all week; he will report further as they progress. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were General Fund Traffic Safety Park Retirement Gas Tax No. 2107 Special Street Sewer moved by Hogue, following vote, None. presented: $11, 369. 03 913.07 301.70 23, 366.27 996.20 11.20 363.84, Total 37 32i. 1 seconded by Camacho, these bills be paid. Carried by to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. the Nays: REFERRALS The request of PASTOR JIM RUNYAN, CALVARY FOURSQUARE CHURCH, to conduct a parade Saturday, June 19, 10:00 a.m. to 11:OO a.m., 16th and 24th Streets and 13 to Highland Avenue, the recommendations of the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Acting Director of Public Works and the Assistant City Manager's recommendation of approval were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the request of Pastor Jim Runyan, Calvary Four square Church, be granted. City Manager Osburn said the only thing they had to recommend on this was they only cross 18th Street twice instead of the criss-crossing of the street as he had intended; he would communicate this to him in a letter if they so desire. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the motion be amended they go along with the recommendation of the Cit Mana er that the be allowed to cross 18th Street onl twice. Amendment to the motion carried by unanimous vote. The original motion carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS A, communication from the CITY ENGINEER in regard to a proposed 1911 Act Improvement of 4th Street east of Harbison Avenue (Mariposa Street in San Diego) stating the San Diego City Engineer said their Council's policy was to instigate 1911 Acts after they have petitions from 60% of the frontage and suggesting National City have a petition was presented. City Manager Osburn said he would recommend National City also have a petition of 60% in National City before they ask San Diego to solicit their people. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Cit Mana er's recommendation be a roved pertaining to 4th Street east of Harbison Avenue. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN BOGUS said about a half block west of Harbison it was extremely rough with holes; he knew the people there do not have curbing; he understood that; he thought as a courtesy to the people who do use this street they might use some blacktop to bring that street back up to par again; it is just a short distance, a matter of 100 yds. or something. A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard to a survey made of resi- dents on 19th Street between Granger and Rachael Avenue and stating it appears most of the people residing in the area would prefer one-way traffic in a westerly direction was presented. Moved by WATERS, this item be filed, Item 2. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, 19th Street between Gran•er and Rachael Avenues be made one wa in a westeri direction. Carrie _ ►y Unanimous -vote. 6/15/71 140 A communication from the PRESIDENT, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, stating the Board of Directors recommends (1) consideration be given to synchronization of traffic lights on Highland Avenue from 4th to 24th Streets and (2) the County of San Diego be urged to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 54 and Sweetwater Road as a temporary measure or improve the intersection was presented. (City Attorney McLean left the Council Chambers at 8:23 p.m.) Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this item No. 3 under New Business pertaining to a communication from the President hamber of Commerce, be referred to the Traffic Safet Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MAAAGER in regard to the request by the National City Community Rodeo Association, Inc. for the sale of beer in Hart Field, Kimball Park,and the request of the Rodeo Association were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the re nest of the National Cit- munity Rodeo Association be approved and the, stipulations of the City Mana- er be adhered to that the have one oliceman r hundred and they will' stand this expense. (City Attorney McLean returned to the Council chambers at 8 :25 p.m.) Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Waters. Nays: Reid, Morgan. A communication from UNITED STATES SENATOR MUSKIE in regard to his revenue sharing proposal and requesting comments or suggestions was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, this item be filed. There was discus- sion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan. A communication from the U. S. DEPARTMENT OP LABOR, MANPOWER ADMINISTRATION,, advising a new program was starting to serve unemployed engineers, scien- tists and technicians and a total of $42 million has been made available nationally for use in 14 target areas was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, UNITED NATIONS DAY, 1071, re- questing a proclamation designating October 24 as United Nations Day and the appointment of a local chairman was presented. Moved by Hogue, secon- ded by Reid, the Mayor draw up a proclamation roclaimin October 24 as United Nations Da and if' he felt it was im ma rt enou h that he appoint a local chairman. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN said he would like to back up to Manpower Administration letter advising a new program was starting to serve unemployed engineers, scien- tists and technicians for a total of $42 million; he was in favor of taking action on that because it was re-training these people who have been laid off in aircraft and other professions to where they can get a job. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Item 6 under New Business the send a communi, cation to the U. S. De artment of Labor that the Council of National Cites approves of this ro ram of 42 million for retrainin of these eo le. City Manager osburn explained the program. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. A communication from the CALIFORNIA STATE AIR RESOURCES BOARD in regard to 1970 legislation governing burning and stating the law provides certain cities and counties may continue to operate open burning dumps for a limited time upon application to the Board and the Air Resources Board resolution stating the policy on submitting applications were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, the communications be , filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER in regard to 1-54 bridges stating the Highland Avenue bridge proposed at no extra cost appears to be adequate and the National Avenue bridge would be the best with the $43,000. cdntribution from the City, a communication from the Division of Highways and a descrip- tion of bridges (attached to the agenda) were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, he o alon with t Cit in a 's r ue t tha i bridges stating the Highland Avenue bridge AA:proposed and the NatiQnAL. Avenue bridge for P43.O0Q. be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/15/71 141 A communication from the CITE!'` MANAGER in regard to Sen to Bill 249 which would increase miscellaneous employees' retirement benefits by 20% and re- duce maximum retirement age to 67 and recommending the City accept the year 1980 for payoff and a total employer rate of 8.22% and a communication from the Public Employees Retirement System were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation pertaining to SB 249 b..s,appr4,2td. Frank Chenelle (PORAC & N.C.P.D.) said he would like to know if this only pertained to age 67 because he had the whole scale from PERS that it pertained to; it was no different from their 1098 except they were reducing the age to age 50; to him this was a form of mandation and he was wondering why the League of California Cities hadn't jumped all over the place like they did on 1098 or any other bill that PORAC puts in in regard to retirement; they fought them on 349, 378 and other similar bills. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER making recommendations on the League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin dated June 4, 1971 and a copy of the Legislative Bulletin (attached to the agenda) of June 4 were presented. Coved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the Manager's recommendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The minutes of the regular meeting of June g TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the regular meetin of the Traffic Safet Committee be a roved as submitted. Carried by unan ous vote. Step increases for eligible employees approved by department heads and the City Manager: (a) Robert D. Butts, Charles A.. Furry Penu Pauu, Robert J. Shepard, Police Department and (b) Ben Nakata, Park & Recreation Department, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, these ste increases be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing 4 items with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary) : (1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District dated May 4, 1971; (2) Cover letter from the Lions Club attaching a Certificate of Insurance covering the Lions Club Liability on the 4th of July celebration in Kimball Park, Certificate of Insurance from Cory & Adams, Inc., 29 S . La Salle St . , Chicago, 111. , Policy No. RTI 17 42 30, effective date 7/1/70, expiration date 7/1/73; (3) Cover letter from Transport Underwriters Assn., 3670 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, dated 5/19/71, enclosing copy of a Certi- ficate of Insurance concerning fire coverage on property owned or leased by Western Gillette, Inc.; (4) Cover letter from the Department of Housing & Urban Development, 2500 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, transmitting one executed copy of Grant Agreement on Project No. WS-Calif-422, Contract No H-602-4076, this letter being dated June 3, 1971, was presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated he was notified today by Mr. Kimball, State Cooperative Personnel Services, that they will receive their salary analysis and classification study by Friday of this week; he recommended they change the agenda of the Finance Committee meeting to be held Monday at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Building not as a Committee Meeting of the Council but as an informational proceeding the employees can attend; and Mr. Kimball and Mr. Emory will be present and explain the entire salary study. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation pertaining to reviewing of the salary recommendations be approved. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUB presented her communication dated June 10, in regard to supervisorial redistricting for information. The CITY TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR'S Financial Statement for the month ended May 31, 1971 was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this Financial Statement be acce ted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR WATERS suggested they go back to the communication from the City Clerk in regard to supervisorial redistricting and asked the City Clerk to display the map showing supervisorial redistricting and to explain the 6/15/71 142 areas; he Felt it was very important for National City to get back in the South Say areas; everyone should get involved in this and not just a select few. (City Attorney McLean left the Council Chambers at 8:45 p.m.) City Clerk Minogue displayed map No. 4 and pointed out the areas within each of the five districts. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the go along with the Clerkts recommendation so le will know where the stand. (City Attorney McLean returned to the Council Chambers at 8:47 p.m.) Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:50 p.m. City Cl k dity of National ty, Calif. The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of June 22, 1971. No corrections Corrections as noted below May.r, C f National City, California