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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 08-17 CC MIN196 MXNUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 17, 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, Gerschler, McLean, Minogue, 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 Mr. Milo P. Wood, First Baptist Church. MAYOR MORGAN announced the Port District voted 7-0 in favor of ITT and not to allow ship wrecking in National City, APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 10. 1971 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote* MAYOR MORGAN introduced Mr. Lawrence Cook of Copley Press who was present to show a film on the kick-off of the American Revolution Bicentennial. Mr. Cook said he represented the American Revolution Bicentennial Commis- sion and more specifically, a group of patriotic citizens in San Diego County who have been doing a lot of advance planning and discussion about proper recognition of the Bicentennial in the various cities in San Diego County; 45 states have established commissions for bicentennial cele- brations and many cities (particularly the larger cities) have commissions established and engaged in preparations for the year 1976; he would request the National City Mayor and all of the other mayors in the county to serve with them on an informal planning group to work out a proper organization which would function properly for San Diego County observances. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN CAM CHO said every year firemen from Mazatlan, Mexico, come here for a period of training; through most of Mexico the fire departments are mostly on a volunteer basis; after 27 years of hard work they have finally built themselves a new fire station; the letter says thanks to the present administration they finally have the facilities to house their volunteer fire department; they are going to have an official celebration with parades and everything and would like to see National City repre- sented there if at all possible; this is on August 22. COUNCILMAN HOGUE said they don't have a license on horses, monkeys and cats .!and all the other pets. Moved by Hogue, not to discriminate against dog owners and remove the license fees for dogs. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Hogue, a license fee be charged on all pets owned in the City. Motion died for lack of second. VICE MAYOR WATERS asked the City Manager how he came out on the direct- ional signs for the Civic Center, had he checked with the State Highway on the feasibility. City Manager Osburn said he had written a letter but had received no answer as yet. VICE MAYOR WATERS said four or five months ago he mentioned that the area of L Avenue going up from the South Bay Plaza Shopping Center was dirty and the grass was tall and the people in that area were complaining about it; he mentioned this and asked the City Manager to find out who it belonged to and have the Fire Department notify them to clean the area up; he got a couple more complaints on it. The Vice Mayor asked the City Manager to see what he could do about that. 197 VICE MAYOR WATERS said early in the week he sent the President of the Chamber of Commerce to the Civic Center because he had some good infor*a- Lion for all five members of the Council Called Millie, the legal secretary, to inform them he was +timing up and to have 5 copies made up and a copy put on each councilman's desk; he didn't see his copy; he was told about an hour later that this individual was practically thrown out of the City Hal l . Mrs Waters said no one should have to go through t ha t embarrassment; he didn't want to ever hear of this happening again. MAYOR MORGAN said in regard to the proposed vacation of 10' on the east side of J Avenue between 22nd and 23rd; the owners of 2205 J.Avenue are On their vacation and would like to utilize their time to build a well,; they can't get a permit until this is closed (by Resolution) ; he would like to see them get the permit to build a wall so the water won't run over and wash down to the house next door. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, he a th•ri h- Plann n,. and i in ar -nts o i, t ^ 1, tbi+s t, or his b ock wall tw - . n the * use t 2. and he hohse nex door so hat h an oft e e thy, tt3.e w i,, Carried •y unanimous vote. MAYOR MORE repo ended authorizing the Attorney and the City Manager to prepare a bond issue for Multiple purpose building (youth center, a tiny tots, a medical center) the goverflaent will pay SO% of this building and what the bond will be is for the 20% that the City would have to put in towards this project. Moved by MOrgen, seconded by Reid, Iihey auth- orize the C . . torne d he M • to •roc w_ h a bony measur for this mu`' i • . /where they can have 'a for the _ Communi t 0 le u • u h c = ntear for co { et • • f Memor al Bow ime = a R vi and • raduat on • the k ty Su ld n at h tre o corn •lete this arkini T ere was discussion. Vice Mayor Waters said he would prefer v: go separate on the ballot, if this could be worked out. Carried by unanimous vote* MAYOR MORGAN said he didn't think Council should take any action but Supervisor Bear called him and said he has a Supervisoriai. Redistricting plan worked out that will take in the South Bay, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, National City, Coronado and the tip of Point Loma; he thinks that he has the votes to put this in. MAYOR MORGAN said 13th Street will be considered under Unfinished Business; if they were going to continue with buying of the three houses (and there have been a lot of questions of whether the prices on each house was enough money) he was hoping the Council would go along with hiring another appraiser for these three houses to make sure the price was right; he was a builder and knew what it cost to build and sometimes he questioned what people came up with themselves with these appraisals, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Cam.acho, e o ahead an bu the e t ee uses t e authorize the C t Manager to •et oth-r •r= s - on th se three houses. There was discussion, arried by unanimous vote. The PROCLAMATION of "CONQUER LEUKEMIA MONTH" (September) was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, htaumposama.t.Lea.1.49.1stazi. Carried by unanimous vote. ha ha een sed. scus HEARINGS The CONTINUED HEAR ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE 962 TO CREATE AN M.H, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE, AND A '3 PROCEDURAL REGULATIONS FOR CONDITIONAL, USE PERMITS and the CONTINUED HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANCE " .81-9i, TO REcwSIFY FROM ZONE M”4 (IN1X;STRXAL) TO ZONE M..H (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) AN AREA VAT OF CzavELAND AVENUE NORTH OF 17TH STREET were held at this time, Planning Director Gerschler said the Council had the letter from the applicant's attorney asking for a three weeks contin- uance; they have the recommendation from the City Attorney and' himself that this continuance be granted; they were confident that at the end of the three weeks period they will be ready to submit a final recommendation* Moved by Cainacho, seconded by Morgans the Flanne omznendat be B/17/11 198 approved. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid. ORAL. COMMUNICATIONS MRS. CONSUELO RUBIO, 1729 Cleveland Avenue, Chairman of the Sister City Committee, was present and reported on the United States -Mexico Sister City Annual International Conference she and Mr. Rubio attended in Oxnard, California where the emphasis was on youth, Mrs. Rubio gave the Mayor an award certificate: "Awarded to National City, California in recognition of special efforts and contributions to the cause of international friend- ship and understanding to the Sister City Program and relationships with Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, 14 August 1971," E. H, ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and said the floodlights outside the building make it difficult to get out of this building towards the light; he would like to have that readjusted. ADOPTION 9F RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY CAMACHO, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be read by title* Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,431, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECT/NG THE RECORDING THEREOF (Villarin and Kercher)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, Resolution No. 10,431 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,432, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (14th Street and :'F' Avenue, Specification No. 767)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,432 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,433, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Alastuey, Euclid at 13th)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No, 10,433 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,434, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY (Alastuey, Euclid at 13th Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,434 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO„ 10,435, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY (Silver) ." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, Resolution No 1O 435 be a ted. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION 0? ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO, 1280, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1052 Regulating Grading, Excavati cns, Fills and Water Courses," was presented for first reading. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1280 be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the second reading of ordinances be by title. Carried by unanimous vote, ORDINANCE NO. 1277, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,, TO PROVIDE THAT ONE NON -CONFORMING USE MAY REPLACE ANOTHER NON -CONFORMING USE PURSUANT TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No, 1277 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO, 1278, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR A 'HEIGHT REGULATION? COMBINING ZONE." Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, Ordinance No. 1278 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO • 1279, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 962, ZONING 8/17/71 199 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (Zone Change No. ZC-8OE 71„ from R-2, two Family Residence Zone to C-2iPD, Commercial Planned Development Zone, at 2321 6th Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, Ordinance No. 1279 be adopted.. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None APPROVAL OF HILLS AND PAYROLL HILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were Moved by Hogue, following vote, Nays: None. presented: General Fund $20,441.74 Traffic Safety 42.81 Park 936.55 Sewer 33.14 Total 454.24 seconded by Camacho, these bills be paid. Carried by to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. the REFERRALS A communication from the CITY MANAGER regarding additional parking in the Library vicinity and communications from the City Engineer and Park & Recreation Director were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this item be sent back to tie City Manager for further scrutinizing so far as opening up,parking for the employees and things of that nature. Carried by unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The extension of Euclid Avenue was considered at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated a communication from Kenneth A. Wood, Attorney, in regard to the extension of Euclid Avenue and the possible closing of a portion of 13th Street, a map of the area, the City Manager's letter outlining the background of events in the area of Euclid Avenue and 13th Street, and a petition signed by twenty-one persons stating objections to plans to deadend 13th Street at the 2500 block and requesting reconsideration of the City's present plans were attached to the agenda. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho,, /112x..90 along with the plans presented to them by the members of staff, including Engineering and Planning,,. Thomas Patrick Graham, 2415 E. 13th Street, was present to speak on behalf of his father. Mr, Graham read a letter addressed to the Mayor, City Council and the people, asking: "Why was it necessary to run Euclid Avenue through the rest of National, City? Why is the Mayor so Insistent on doing so and why is he so insistent on the present serpentine route? If the necessity does exist, Euclid could be tied directly into the deadend of Lanoitan ,.. eliminating two cul-de-sacs, ...also, the homes of the people could be spared..." Vincent S. Caldwell, 2502 E. 13th Street was present and asked: "Why the people of 13th Street had not been formally and legally notified of the proposed Euclid extension? Out of whose pocket will the money be taken for the building of Euclid Avenue, Orange and the cul-de- sacs? Why haven't the people whose property will be effected been given delineative descriptions and sketches? Who permitted the misalignment of Euclid Avenue where if the Euclid extension is forced through will result in the residents of 13th Street bearing that burden by the loss of their homes?" Walter Blackburn, 2432 E. 13th Street, was present and said if the street has to go through he couldn't see that by its being up on a level with 13th Street that it was going to save the neighborhood; if the street was up there the traffic and what have you, the neighborhood was not going to be what it was right now; if it had to go through, the only practical way for it was down like they had planned; the volume of traffic supposed to travel on the street doesn't coincide going through a small residential neighborhood. Mrs. Margaret Hirschy, 2314 E. 13th Street, was present and said she would like to see the map because they ,have heard all kinds of rumors of where it was going through; they have also checked 8/17/71 200 to see what the grade would be up to 13th Street. Mayor Morgan asked Civil Engineer Associate Onley to show the map. Mrs. Hirschy said if they brought Euclid Avenue up to street level there would be no necessity of getting Orange Street through at all; they could leave that property alone and would need none of the cul-de-sacs; it was not that great of a grade to come up or go down on the other side; it was not going to come to a peak because the street is 30' wide and there is also property which extends back to about at least 100' on either side of the street; so it was not coming to any peak; they couldn't do anything else; if they built a bridge there it would be less costly than going the route they were going now and tearing up everybody's property. Civil Engineer Associate Onley displayed a map of the area and said the City gineer's decisjon was based on engineering data they have used for years (California State manual of the formulae to use). Mr. Orley described the grades in the area. Thomas P. Graham, 2415 E. 13th Street, said he called Mr. Gary Schultz who designed a portion of 805 through National City; that portion of Euclid Avenue was not deemed necessary to the freeway plans; the only portion of Euclid that was deemed necessary to freeway plans was the portion from Ridgeway down to Sweetwater and Euclid Avenue will be re- placing Ridgeway as a feeder street to an on -ramp to Interstate 805; this portion does not have anything to do with any part of the freeway in National City so far as the State was concerned. There was discussion. Mr. Onley answered questions in regard to a bridge and grades. There was further discussion. Carol Stubblefield, 2402 E. 13th Street, was present and asked questions about the bridge, what was going to happen to their water lines, gas lines, sewer lines and all when they put Euclid through, and if when Orange Street goes through will 14th Street be completed. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cainacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, they start buying property that was for sale south of pith Street i 3stead of pursuing this ro ert to ut this between Plaza and 14th now and the will buy property that was for sale. Mrs. William H. Murphy, 2509 E. 13th Street, was present and said in regard to buying property south of 16th, she would like to make a suggestion, when they were bought out from the State five years ago, well in advance of anything that happened they got a letter: we are considering a freeway and your property may be purchased; also she called HUD about displacement fees the City had to give them or what fees the City Council or the State or whatever should give to people or offer people who have to move because of a freeway or street going through. There was discussion. Terrell E. Rogers, 2337 E. 13th Street, was present and said in regard to the proposed access, he didn't think it equaled the street they now have, especially since they were previously inconvenienced by the deadending of 13th Street on the west; at that time the City owned the property on the north and there was plenty of fill dirt available from Plaza Boulevard, the street that was unopened. Mr. Rogers read a letter dated 16 August 1971, addressed to Mrs. Gertrude Rogers, 2339 E. 13th Street, National City, signed by Mayor Morgan. Mr. Rogers said Mrs. Rogers owns no property in that area, has never made application nor received a building permit. Mayor Morgan said he would publicly apologize if he had offended her. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN recognized County Supervisor Jim Bear who was present. Supervisor Bear said he thought they were almost there in working out a compromise (on Supervisorial Redistricting) that will put the city of Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, San Ysidro, in a South Bay District and also allow a vote next June and will maintain the east County and north County districts; their support Thursday in that regard would be quite helpful. SUPERVISOR BEAR spoke in regard to SANCOG. A communication from the CITY MANAGER regarding Senate Bill 707 was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/17/7: 201 The report of the City Clerk on the opening of sealed bids for tires, fiscal year 1971--72, and the recommendation of the Acting Director of Public Works and City Manager the bid of South Bay Tire Co. be accepted (copies of bids attached to the agenda) were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Morgan, this beaeproved. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Reid, Waters, NEW BUSINESS The CITY MANAGER'S recommendations in regard to the League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin and the Legislative Bulletin of August 5 were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the Mann► er's recommend .- tion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the DEPUTY CITY CLERK, CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH: stating the Imperial Beach City Council reaffirmed their position that the Tijuana Flood Control Channel was a necessity for their city was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The request of JUNIORS OF THE SOCIAL, SERVICE AUXILIARY TO solicit funds in National City for advertising and donations for its souvenir program, starting in early September and lasting approximately ninety days, the report of the Business License Clerk and the License Collector's recomen- dation the request be granted were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the request of the Jun'ors of the Social Service Auxiliar to solicit funds in National Cit for ni et a s be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the DIRECTOR, COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION & FLOOD CONTROL regarding Water Resources Management Committees and Board and stating a general meeting of the elected representatives of the water management agencies of San Diego will be held Friday, August 27, 1971, 9:30 a.m., Board of Supervisors' North Chambers (Rm. 310), 1600 Pacific Highway, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the DISTRICT ENGINEER, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, giving reason for upcoming Department of Public Works public hearings regarding the proposed additions and deletions to the State Highway System ani listing the time and location of hearings was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The minutes of the regular meeting of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE of August 11, 1971 was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the re ulcer meetin of the Traffic Safet Committee be filed and approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Step increases for eligible employees approved by the department head and the City Manager for Ilona Koesterer and Donald Berstler, Police Depart- ment, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, these be approver. There was discussion, Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported he and Assistant City Manager Stenberg met with Frank Panarisi, Human Resources Administrator for San Diego County, to go over this Emergency Employment Program and it appears that a city under 75,000 people will have to contract with the county who will contract for them with the Department of Labor; National City will get somewhere between $60,000. and $70,000. for this type of employment between now and June 30 of next year; this will enable them to hire between 6 - 10 people, depending on what rates they hire; they have certain requirements set up which they do not have yet; they expect it will be early October before they can have the first person employed by the City under this program; this is the same for all the other cities except the City of San Diego and the County of San Diego. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, this item from the Emergency Emnployment Program be filed.. 8/17/ 7'1 202 Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a telephone call from Ozzie Nollett; they have changed the date of the boxing match in Kimball Park three times and the l as t date was for August 23; Mr. Nollett i of orme d him the fight has been cancelled and no future date set. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said most of them were aware they have a large hill of granite down in Las Palmas Park which was in the way of the golf course; they hoped to have the contractor (Daley) on 30th Street remove some of this dirt in the construction and widening of 30th Street and going up the hill; he didn't want to take that; he wanted to take a pile further south where there is plenty of dirt available; he has talked to the golf course management; they axe in agreement that this will be bene- ficial to them; he recommended they let them have this dirt on the same terms and conditions as the other hi 1 • i t was either lO or 11 a s guars bra d, Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue„ the City Manager's recommendatipn be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. « CITY CLERK MtNOGUE reported receipt of a (a) Transmittal Notice from the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. enclosing an application which they have filed with the California Public Utilities Commission for authority to increase certain intrastate rates and charges furnished within the State by $84, 800, 000p (b) Notice from the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. it filed an application with the Public Utilities Commission for authoriza- tion to partially offset increased fuel oil costs, increase rates and charges for electric service, include in its electric tariffs a fuel adjustment clause and to add, modify, or withdraw certain of its electric tariff schedules and (c) Notice from the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. it filed an application with the Public Utilities Commission for authori- zation to increase rates and charges for gas service, to include in its gas tariffs purchased gas adjustment clause or expended advice letter procedure and to modify certain tariff schedules. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, Items a b and c be filed because the President has taken care of those three items alreadl. Carried by unanimous vote, CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from Senator James R. Mills thanking the Counci 1 for apprising him of their views on AB 3050 and stating the San Diego delegation decided last week to take action on SANCOG bill after the recess since the bill was to be substantially amended. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the City of Chula Vista Resolution Noy, 6161 supporting the supervisorial redistricting plan designated as Plan 7 and urging the change of district numbers from 4 to 2. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, Item "e" be filed. Vice Mayor Waters told the City Clerk he would like her to check on this recommendation Jim Bear came up with tonight and see if they could get some information on this before going down there Thursday. Carried by unanimous vote. An appl icati, cn for R-4--PD, Residential Planned Development Permit No. 36, between 5th and 7th Streets between "T" and "V" Avenues (McMillin Con- struction Co.), approved by the Planning Commission with staff's stipu- lations, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this application for an R-4-PDT Residential Planned Develoent Permit No. 36, between 5th and 7th Streets be a roved with the 23 sti ulations. Carried by unanimous vote. An application for a Conditional Use Permit - auto towing, storage and repair at 3200 National Avenue (Moynahan), approved by the Planning Commission subject to the 13 conditions of staff, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this Conditional Use Permit pertaining to MM?ynahan's storage be approved and subject to the 13� conditions. Carried by unanimous vote. 8117/71. The City Treasurer -- Finance Director's Financial. ended July 31, 1971 was presented. Ordered filed Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, thetbe 203 Statement for the month by unanimous vote. mee inch closed.. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:18 p.m, City Clerk City of National City, alifornia The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National. City at the regular meeting of August 24, 1971, 4111.11.1101010001 No corrections Correction as noted below Mayor's City ► '" tat ional City, California 8/17/71