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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 09-14 CC MIN222 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T STY OF NATIONAL CITY, cAl.VORNIA September 14, 1971 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Nat i on al City was called to order at 7:30 p,m, by Mayor Morgan, ROLE, CALL Council members present; Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Poster, Cersch1er, 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 the Rev. Wade McKinley, Highland Avenue Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of, the ulcer meeti n of ember 1971. roved., Carried by unanimous vote, COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN CAMACHO said the incoming administration of the City of Tecate (young men who are going to take over the government) would like to meet with the Council of National City to talk, since National City is in the Sister Cities Program, Mr, Camacho said they asked him (with Council's consent) to set up a date sometime after the 16th of September. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, he Council of Na .ional CIA set a date to meet the members f the Cbuncii of the Cit of Tecat Carried by unani mous vote.. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO said although he didn't like to recommend red curbs a number of citizens find it difficult to get out into the 30th Street flow of traffic from F Ave, Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, this item be referred to the Traffic Safet mmittee, Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR WATERS asked the City Attorney whether or not the Paris Pussy- cat bought a business license; he was looking into cases upstate and they don't seem to have much of a problem; if a business doesn't pay their business license they padlock the door; 99% of the businesses in this community have business 1icenseq they should take some hard steps and bring them into line, City Attorney McLean said he would give him a re- port on the status of that case. MANOR MORGAN recommended the appointment of Butch Bridgeman ► Jerry Harris and Stephen Torres to the Traffic Safety Committee, Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, he Ma or s s recommendation be oved„ Carried by unanimous vote. MAR MORGAN suggested they authorize the City Engineer to work with Chula Vista and see if they could work to join Edgemere and Grove Street across 30th St. and bring back a report at some later date. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, MAYOR MORGAN said Mr, Oebbrn and tenet with some of the ad hoc committee on the senior citizens building last night; they were enthusiastic and they want to see if they could put the plan together and see if they could get a senior highrise building in our City; it looks like they can gt ahead. ever MAYOR MORGAN reported last weekend they had the best rodeci Prank Lowe-:y, 9/14/71 223 President of the As loci ati cyn and everyone did an outstanding job. The PROCLAMATION of "YES WE CAN WEEK" (September 19-26, 1971) was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the proclamation be adopted. Canted by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Mr. Easton, of Aluminum Company of America, representing the "Yes We Can" Program. Chuck Davis, President, Industrial Metals & Sales., was also present in this regard. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MRS, DORIS BE4AUZAY, American Legion Post 255, was present and said they were having a special event this coming Saturday and she invited all to attend; a special award would be presented to a special person from this City; Mr. Reid will be there to make the award but they were not announc- ing the name of the person; it will be on Saturday, the l8th, beginning 5:00 p.m.; there will be a dinner following the presentation. HENRY SHELTON, VICE-PRESIDENT, NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCI- ATION, was present and.requested Council consider repealing Ord. No. 1281; he was on vacation when this came up; NCMEA has a committee working on recommended changes to the Civil Service rules which need to be modernized; on October 5 they will have recommendations to bring to the Council. THOMAS P. GRAHAM, 2415 E. 13th Street, was present and said a few weeks ago he went to Joey Ham of the Star -News in relation to 13th and Euclid; they got to talking about 13th St. and she told him before he shot his mouth off to go get facts so he did go find out some facts; he had been present several times since then presenting facts he found out about the State, particularly the State not having anything to do with Euclid Ave. being put through from loth Avenue to 30th Street; he presented these facts to the Council several times; if people were going to keep telling you to get facts and their elected officials were not listening and continue to lie or tell untruths or make misstatements in the Star -News particularly and make misstatements to him personally and to the people who are involved in this matter there was something very wrong going on here; if one of them could spend a half-hour or hour out of their day to go down there and find out he was sure they would get the same story. TERREL.L ROGERS, 2337 E. 13th Street, was present and read a letter of appreciation to Vice Mayor Waters which he presented to him. Vice Mayor Waters said his feelings were when a majority of the people do not want something, he was not about to go against them because he remembered it took a majority to get him into this office and it would take a majority to get him out. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and spoke in regard to the bright lights in the parking lot. J. T. STOVALL, 420 Harbison Avenue, was present and said he would like to speak in regard to IX on the agenda. FRANK LOWERY, Manager, Montgomery Ward, National City, was present and said his purpose for coming here tonight was two -fold; one was to thank the people of National City, the City Council and the Mayor for the support of the rodeo; he didn't have any final figures but it was successful; secondly, as an officer of the Chamber of Commerce he would like the City Council to consider approving the $7200 submitted in the budget to the City Council for the promotion of National City. There was discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Hogue, they approve this $7200. Motion failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Waters. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. HEARINGS The ASSESSMENT HEARING, 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT OF "F", 26TH AND 29TH STREETS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 166, was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue 9/14/71 224 stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavits of mailing and posting were on file; protests were received from: Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Beal, 2705 F Avenue, and Mrs. Lloyd Johnson, Sr., concerning Assessment 37 and 38. City Engineer Foster displayed a map representing Assessment District No. 166; and pointed out the boundaries of the district which included the areas benefitted by the improvement. Mr. Foster pointed out the -tree protests: Assess. 28, Assess. 37 and Assess 38; and said the improvement consisted of grading, paving and concrete work, that is curbs and sidewalks where they didn't exist before and the widening of 26th St.; the assessments were made on a benefit basis. Mr. Foster continued they have discovered several problems which have not been corrected; at 2705 D Avenue, Assessment 28, (the Bern property) there was a crack in the reinforced concrete slab and they suggest it be sawed to relieve the strain; if that doesn't stop it they will replace some of the slab; there is an alley return on 29th Street and D that was broken up and would have to be replaced; a portion of redwood header at the west end of 29th Street needs some repair; Items 37 and 38 there was an arithmetical error in the totaling of the assessments; there was a simi- larity of names and the two properties are together; to correct it they added $135.03 to one and took $135.03 from the other and the total assess• went will remain the same; (the old assessment for No. 37 was $135.03 higher than the new one; the old assessment was $727.63 and it will be now $592.60; on No. 38, the old assessment was $620.23 and will now be $755.26); these irregularities have been discussed with the contractor and the job is still, under warranty; at the conclusion of this hearing or shortly thereafter they wi 11 get in contact with the contractor and have these things fixed. MRS. LOYD, 300 E. 29th Street (Assess. 38) was present and said her son got his first statement for $467,14 ... then when he got the second statement it was for $727,63; he has the same amount of footage that their home has and theirs was $611.00; she couldn't see how they could add that on to theirs. City Attorney McLean said the City Engineer has just reported they made a mistake and propose to reduce that assessment from $727.63 to $592.60. Mayor Morgan said they were going to raise the other one. Mrs. Loyd said that was hers and how could they raise hers. Mayor Morgan said they were going to correct it; they made an error when they assessed the property as the names were the same or close to the same; they had too much on one and not enough on the other; they were going to have to go back and adjust these so they will be in line with what was fair. Mrs. Loyd asked if this would put hers up one hundred and thirty some dollars more. Mayor Morgan said $135.03. Mrs. Loyd said that was the same as the lady next door and she has 60' front and she only had 551. Mayor Morgan said hers would be reduced because they put too much on hers. Mrs. Loyd said no, hers was next to the other lady; she has a 60' lot and hers was only 55' . City Attorney McLean said this assessment was not a front foot assessment and they couldn't get the assessment just by saying how many feet you have on the street. HAROLD L. HOLT, 304 E. 29th St., (Assess. 39) was present and said his assessment was the next lot to Mrs. Johnson; his 60' lot assessment was $912; , . , he just wanted to know why it was so much; his depth was 125' and his width was 60'. City Attorney McLean said if he came to the Engineer's office Mr, Ramsey would show him the assessment sheets and exactly what work was charged against his lot and exactly how much that work cost; if they have made a mistake they will correct it. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Assessment Hearin be closed for F 26th and 29th Streets and the recommendations of the Engineering Department be approved and thibe presented to the administration for further ro- cessing. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING ON THE INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF "J" AVENUE - 22ND-24TH STREET was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Posting were on file and the recommendation of the Planning Commission was attached to the agenda; no written protests were received. Planning Director Gerschler said some of the property owners in this area on J Avenue between 22nd and 24th asked that the excess 10' of width ou ea ia. side of J Avenue which now makes an 9/14/71 225 80' right-of-way when only a 60, right-of-way appears to be needed, the excess 10' be vacated and returned to their private use. The Planning Commission reviewed this matter as required by law and made a finding that the subject 10' strip on each side of J Avenue was no longer needed for public or contemplated future public purposes and have recommended to the Council this area be vacated. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and said they have made a second Highland Avenue out of J; his corner in the last three months has had at least five accidents because of the lay of the land there; he didn't go along with closing it; there was no reason for it; if there was any newspaper announcement, he missed it.► Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, the hearing on the intention to vacate and close, a portion of J Avenue between 22nd and 24th Street be approved and close the public hearing subject to the two con4itions set forth. by the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY CAMACHO, seconded by Hogue, the resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 10,451, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPEN- DITURE (El Toyon Park)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Resolute No. 10,451 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 10,452, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 10052 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,453, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Thompson)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, Resolution No. 10,453 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,454, "RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (T.N.T. Ceramics)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,454 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,455, "RESOLUTION* WAIVING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF GUTTER AT 1010 E. 28th STREET (A.M. Henry)," Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,455 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,456, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREE- MENT (South Side of 22nd Street East of highland Avenue) ." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, Resolution No, 10, 456 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO. 10,457, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF 5TH STREET (North Half between Roosevelt and National Avenue)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid„ Resolution No. 10,457 be adopted,. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,458, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ('F' Avenue, 26th Street, 29th Street, Assessment District No. 166)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 105458 be adopted* Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES MOVED BY CAMACHO, seconded by Reid, the second reading of the ordinances be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDXNANCE NO. 1282, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (Zone Change No. ZC-4 82-71, to reclassify from a C-2, Limited Commercial, to a C-2-PD, Limited Commercial Planned Development Zone and to reclassify from an R-4, Multiple Family Residence Zone, to an R-4-PD, Residential Planned Develop- ment Zone, on all C-2 and R-4 properties East of Harbison Avenue between Division and 16thStreets.)," was presented for second reading by title. 9/14/71 r 226 Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, O dinance No. 1282 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1283, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, TO REQUIRE ADDITIONMOFF-STREET PARKING WHEN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IS CONVERTED TO USES SUCH AS RESTAURANTS, BARS, THEATERS, ETC, THAT HAVE UNUSUALLY HEAVY OCCUPANT LOADS," was presented for second reading by title, Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho„ Ordinance No. 1283 be adopted. J. P. STOVALL, 420 Harbison Avenue, was present and said he was a realtor and member of the South- western Masonic Temple Corporation; he was particularly concerned with the old Masonic Temple at the corner of 9th and National. Mr. Stovall spoke against the motion. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote, REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. APPROVAL OP BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $17,315.40 Traffic Safety 1,305.62 Capital Outlay 190,91 Park 124.81 Trust & Agency 575.00 Drainage 180.00 Sewer 410.68 Total 20,102,42 nw�li.rrmrlraroirorrr�ru� r.rlfr r�..�Ws Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, these bills be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Council considered the cul-de-sac on I Avenue. City Manager Osburn stated they were unable to contact the owner of this parcel of property; it was up to the Council, they could proceed with the condemnation or try to contact him again. There was discussion, Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, they inform the City Attorney to work out the necessary papers to bring about a suit of coneemnation against this piece of property at Y Avenue, Carried by unaz;lmous vote. The Council considered plans for 30 studio/bachelor apartments on the property in the 700 block of R Avenue. Planning Director Gerschler said pursuant to Council's instructions (City Attorney McLean left the Council Chambers 8:53 p.za.), all projects of 10 units or more be referred to the Council for review, they have transmitted this case; this property is in the R-4 Zone and it does not allow RM4- PD project; this considera- tion does not require any action by the City Council unless they wish to do so; they have their findings and comments. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS An application for a personal transfer (off sale beer and wine license) for the purpose of dropping a partner, 7-ELEVEN EVEN STORE, 3440 E. 8th Street, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the personal transfer at 3440 E. 8th Street be apprved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid,/ "Nays s' None. Abstaining: Morgan. A communication from the MANNER, CALIFORNIA STATE LANDS PROGRAM, advising that the City must submit two reports on January 1, 1973 to the Legisla- ture and the State Lands Commission (1) describing the use and development of granted lands and (2) a general plan for the future use of these lands, a chart of the action required by Chapter 1555 Statute 1970 and a copy,of 227 Chapter 1555 were presented. (City Attorney McLean returned to the Council Chamber 8:55 p.m.) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, t hi s be referred to the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from FRED E. CORBIN, Attorney at Law (representing Clyde H, Moses), requesting the Planning Department be authorized to initiate a zoning code amendment to provide for a massage parlor at 630 National Avenue was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard to license fees, stating maximum fees cannot be raised until the presidential ban is lifted; recommending the deadline for dog licenses be extended to January 31 and that the License Department be authorized to issue dog licenses for either one or two calendar years was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan.. Nays: Hogue. The minutes of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE meeting of September 8 were presented. Moved by Hague, seconded by Waters, the Minutes of the Traffic Safety Committee be filed and the recommendations be approved. Moved by Morganr seconded by Reid, the motion be amended to include the go ahead with the street li ht on Lou. Amendment to the motion carried by unanimous vote. Original motion carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the PRESIDENT, SOUTH BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, requesting consideraticn of the hiring of a historian by the three South Bay cities under the Federal Government Job Program (90% of salary to be paid by the Federal Government) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The request of MANUEL PORTILLO, Recreation Leader, to retire effective at the close of working day, September 15, and the Personnel Clerk's statement of accumulated sick leave and earned vacation time was pre- sented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the request of Manuel Portillo be granted and the recommendation of the City Manager „be„approved. Moved by Reid, an amendment be made that this gentleman be put on their eligibility list for 6 months and if he cares to come back he be top man. Amendment to the motion died for lack of second. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the FIRE CHIEF to place Captain Jack Bailey on sick leave without pay effective September 16 was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Fire Chief's recommendation be a roved ertaining to Captain Jack Bailey. Councilman Camacho said they should give Jack a letter of praise for the. service he has given to the City. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing three 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 August 3, 1971; (2) Comprehensive Health Planning Association Annual Report, June 1, 1970 -- May 31, 1971; (3) Letter from the San Diego County Water Authority dated September 1, 1971, enclosing tabulations showing changes in quantity of water stored in the San Vicente Reservoir as of August 31, 1971, and average monthly water deliveries in c.f.s. by Authority to member agencies for the fiscal year 1970-71 was presented. REPORTS CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from Senator Cranston acknowledging the resolution on the Lockheed loan guarantee and enclosing a statement of his position which was on file. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from the City of Oceanside enclosing their resolution authorizing city personnel to appear 9/14/71 228 and oppose a San Diego Gas and Electric Co. proposed increase before the Public Utilities Commission which was on file. notice of CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of % hearing before the Public Utilities Commission in the matter of the application of the Pacific Telephone & l.egraph Co. for authority to increase certain intrastate rates and charges for telephone service in an amount necessary to off -»set increases in wage and salary rates which was on file. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a reply brief of the City of San Diego before the Public Utilities Commission in the matter of the application of the San Diego Gas and Electric Co. in regard to increasing rates by surcharging for additional franchise fees, etc., which was on file. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, he. meet. a _,be .,clo_,osed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:00 p.m. c / City Clerk City of National City, al i f orn i a The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of September 21, 1971. ElNo corrections Correction as noted below Mayor, ity ol National City, California 411111406111111110110410 9/14/71