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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 10-19 CC MIN253 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA October 19, 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, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: Hogue. 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 Osbprn followed with invocation by the Rev. Karl Hertle, Lincoln Acres Community Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 12, 1971 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN CAMACHO spoke in regard to the Mayor's suggestion that a per unit fee be added to building permits for the purpose of obtaining and developing parks. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Morgan, that we pass this ordinance tonight, $50 per unit and $25 on trailers,. (Councilman Hogue entered Council Chambers at 7:36 p.m.) There was discussion.. Moved by Waters, seconded by Hogue, it be postponed for one week till they see and read the ordinance. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO inquired about Sgt. Brown's position at this time. City Manager Osburn stated he was acting sergeant while on his present job but the rank was not permanent. MAYOR MORGAN displayed maps of his proposed extension of Euclid Avenue with the pedestrian and vehicular bridge over Plaza Blvd; and explained what properties would have to be acquired. The Mayor also displayed a map of the Select Street System within National City. A proclamation designating "VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE WEEK IN NATIONAL CITY" October 24-30 was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the procla- mation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The proclamation designating "NAVY DAY" Wednesday, October 27, 1971 was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, it be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. HEARING The hearing on WEED ABATEMENT ASSESSMENTS was held at this time. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported the Fire Department's Report and the affidavit of posting the notice of the hearing were on file. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the recommendation of staff be approved. City Attorney McLean explained the assessments. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. 10/19/71 *At meeting of 11/2/71 Mayor Morgan requested change of minutes to read "vehicular bridge over Euclid Avenue" rather than Plaza Blvd. Correction ordered approved. 2,54 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS DONALD R. JONES, 2406 E. 19th Street, was present and asked in regard to the parks if Mrs. Stockman could advise the service organizations what they can do to help save the City some money and suggested in regard to the communication from Acting Chief of Police (further down on the agenda) requesting to go to bid for 11 police vehicles that the City purchase some small cars with radios, etc. and have only a few of the big cruisers and save the City some money like a city did in Ohio. Mr. Jones said his home is in the path of the proposed Euclid Ave. Extension and asked if there was any provision for relocation, to, same size home, footage, etc. in another location within the City. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the resolutions be read by title? Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,481, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITURE (El Toyon Park)".. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10 t481 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,482, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY (A. G. MURRER, 324 W. Plaza Boulevard)". Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution Not 10,482 be adopted. CHARLES MICONE, 440 Plaza Blvd., was present and spoke against the resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Norge.. Abstaining: Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 10,483,, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (GLENN WORLAND HILL AND MINNIE W. HILL)". Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,483 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 10,4841 "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (MERLE F. PALMER)". Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 10 t484 be adopted? Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,485, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (CALLE ABAJO)". Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, Resolution No. 10,485 be adopted.- Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the second readingof t h.e ordinance be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1287, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 9620 Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California (Zone Change No. ZC-83-'71, from Zone R-1, Single Family Residence Zone to C-2-PD, Commercial Planned Development Zone, South Side of 12th Street, East of Highland Avenue)". Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1287 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue,, Reid, Waters, Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney McLean announced the birth of his son, Michael, Friday, October 15. City Attorney McLean reported that analysis of the method of the City's financing acquisition of the water company revealed some question as to the City's ability to acquire the company under the existing joint powers act, The City Attorney said on advice of the bonding attorney, he requested Assemblyman Deddeh to amend the joint powers act. Assemblyman Deddeh sponsored and introduced the amending legislation which was adopted today. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager write a letter of thanks to Assemblyman Deddeh for his outstanding work on behalf 255 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the bi li s be paid Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS of the people oon f Nat Ia l City. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL, OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Capital Outlay Park Sewer Total MOM $20,019.89 2,883.03 2,207.87 1,355.59 27.02 $26,493.40 and warrants drawn. Hogue,, Reid, of $115,113, 56 was the arall, be approved. Hogue, Reid, Conversion of tesidential structure to restaurant at 2956 Grove St., C.2-, A, Special Limited Commercial Zone (Kenny) was presented. Moved by Hogue that this request of this applicant for conversion of residential struc- ture to restaurant on Grove St. be approved with the 8 conditions of staff. Died for lack of second. Mayor Morgan stated Mr. Kenny asked that this be laid over until his plans are completed and he presents them to Council at a later date. Moved by Waters, seconded by Hogue, that the conversion of this structure at 2956 Grove St. be laid. ove to the next re Marl scheduled meeting or Mr. Kenny notifies staff he js ready to go. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS A communication from CITY ENGINEER attaching petition for curb and gutter on 5th Street west of Harbison Avenue and map of the area and stating petitioners request time on agenda to discuss the problem of getting street improvements were presented. AL CALAHAN, 3000 E. 5th St. was present and spoke in favor of the street improvement and asked if the street could be improved without curbs. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Engineering Dept. and Administrative Dept. be directed to contact these people and tell them if they install proper curbs and gutters that the City will lay the 4" blacktop. There was discussion. BEATRICE M. JOHNSON, 3019 E. 5th St., was present and spoke about the condition of the street and asked what the citizens could do to have it improved and how would It be improved. Second and motion withdrawn. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, a 1911 Improvement Act be initiated on 5th St. west of Harbison Ave. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication -from the CITY MANAGER requesting the setting of Council policy regarding design of sidewalks and parkways in Redevelopment Area and communication from REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR were pre- sented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this item pertaini9g to the Redevelopment area sidewalks . and parkways be, approved. MERRILL WATTS, Director, Redevelopment was present and explained his recommendation regarding the widths of sidewalks and parkways contained in his letter Of October 7. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN presented the proclamation "VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE WEEK IN NATIONAL CITY" to MYRCN WNMR who was present. 10/19/71 256 A communicate an from the FIRE MARSHAL recommendingchanges Abatement Ordinance (Section 8. to the Weed Provisions for the mailing of bills to the property owners and a notice of the public hearing to be enclosed; Section 12. Provide for the payment of bills due for a period of seven (7) days after the public hearing.) was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the ordinance be amended rovide for a ►er i_od of 30 days after hearin to a the bills and Fire Marshal's recommendation Section a be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the ACTING CHIEF OP POLICE requesting perMission to go to bid for eleven police vehicles was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Actin Chief of Police's re uest be approved. Carried by unanimous vo The amended claim ($1,000,000) of WAYNE DAVID CORUM against City of National City Police Department was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Seidl the claim be dew n iee& Carried by unanimous vote, An application for refund of $25.00 Performance Bond by RALPH WILMOT 1556 E. Main St., El Cajon, for E-.Z- 8 Motels and recommendation by Engineering Department refund be denied were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the 25.00 Performance Bond refund be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. A commun e c at i on from DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION regarding request of Quarterback Club to use El Toyon Recreation Center and recommending support were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the re uest of the Quarterback rterback Club to use El To on Rec e tion Center be a roved,. Carried by unanimous vote, A commun ec at i on from CHAMBER OP COMMERCE MANAGER requesting use of City property for Salute to Navy Week Parade, Saturday, October 23, 1971 and a drawing of the parade area were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the re uest of the Chamber of Commerce Mana er be a roved. Carried by unanimous vote, A communication from AMERICAN LEGION, Kenneth L. Blanchard Post 255, stating appreciation to City for permitting them to play their home games on the El Toyon Park field was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Minutes of the STREET TREE COMMITTEE meeting of September 9, 1971 were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the City Manager make a re ort and bring it hawk to Councils (City Attorney McLean left Council Chambers at 8:55 p.m.) Carried by unanimous vote. The Minutes of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE meeting of October 13, 1971 were presented. +Ordered fe ed by unanimous vote. A LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN dater October 8, 1971 was presented. Order d filed by unanimous vote. REPORTS The City Manager reported the .7 & L, Construction Co.. is interested in purchasing some City -owned land in the vicinity of Palm Ave, and 16th St. (City Attorney McLean returned to Council Chambers at 8:57 p.m.) Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, it be referred to the Real Estate Committee at a meetxn to be held at :00 .m. Frida October 29. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager reported copies of the Port Authority's affirmative action program were given to each member of the Council and would be on an agenda in the future. The City Manager urged the Council to study it and stated he could see no problems in adopting it. 10/19/71 257 The City Manager reported the National School, District requested Council support by resolution of a single unified school district within the boundaries of the City of National City. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the Council go on record by resolution to support a sin 1 unified s of district elementarythrow b hi h school within the boundaries of Nat anal. Ci ty, D0NALD R. JONES, 2406 E. 19th St., inquired about the feasibility of a single unified school district in National City. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the Real Estate Committee meet a 4;OQ plm." Friday? October 29 in the Conference Room fortheur ose of considerin the offer of J & Constr ction Co, Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported the County Board of Supervisors Resolution in support of Assembly Bills 2693 and 2683 and in opposition to Senate Bill. 629 and the State Board of Equalization Trade Outlets & Taxable Retail Sales in California, second quarter of 1971, were received and on file. The TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR'S Financial Statement for the month ended September 30, 1971 was presented. Ordered -filed by unanimous vote. The PLANNING DIRIECTOR requested permission to proceed with the application to annex the property at the SE corner of Highland Ave. and 30th St. Moved by Camacho,, seconded by Waters, the re uest in re rd to annexation be approved„ Carried by unanimous vote, Moved by Waters, seconded by Ho tin unanimous vote. The meeting adjour'neheate9 05be closed. Carried by p.m. City Clerk City of National City,. Cai iforni a The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council, of National City at the regular meeting of October 26, 1971. -Fla-No corrections Correction as noted below Mayor, ty ation City: Ca3.ifarnia Correction to Pg. 253 of minutes as ordered by Council at meeting of 11/2/71. 10/19/71