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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 01-13 CC MIN244 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA January 13, 1970 The -:c-gular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was cal17,.d to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROL; JL members present: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan, Absent: ,- ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bourcier, Deputy City Clerk Fasig, Mr Civil Engineer Associate Onley, Osburn, Associate Planner Sullivan. SAL * 10 FLAG AND INVOCATION The 'rang was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn fol'd with invocation by Mr. E. H. Alsdorf. APPRCH:',.- OF MINUTES Mo,7,.: by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meetingo Jry 6, 1970 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUIW;TI., COMMUNICATIONS MA ,!.-Z MORGAN stated Supervisor Henry Boney was asking to build a court some- wh the South Bay area; the County is going to build a welfare office at i.",9 corner of 31st and National and if they would build another story or tw on to this building they could put in the whole complex; they should authorize the City Manager to check into this and see if we can get all of this in our Citx. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommen- dation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYCR MORGAN stated he would like to have the City Manager authorized to get the poles moved back on 16th Street and Palm Avenue out of the street right of way; when the bids come in they will be able to move in and get the street done. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the recommendation btasvpr221,14. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN stated the hearing on zoning for the Duck Pond Annexation was set for January 20 but had not been advertised; the City Clerk's Office was requesting the hearing be re -scheduled for February 2. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN presented a certificate to Arthur Maley, Director of Parks and Recreation, in recognition of the fishing program he initiated at the municipal pool. MAYCR MORGAN stated the request for a re -scheduled hearing on the Duck Pond Annexation was for February 3 rather than February 2. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the hearing be changed to February 3 8:00 .m. in these chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. The PROCLAMATION of "JAYCEE WEEK AND 50TH ANNIVERSARY" (January 18-24, 1970) was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, ticiaEIianj3ea.leroara. Carried by unanimous vote. MAY MORGAN presented Jaycee plaques for Christmas decorations to MrS. Elizabeth Backus, winner of best religious theme, and Mr. & Mrs. (J.K.) Osborn, for the best novelty theme. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 1/13/70 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Mows:T. by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Carrid by unanimous vote. 245 Ra,C,UTION NO. 10,011, "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUB- LIC rpITEREST0 CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION,. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC STREETS ACROSS CERTAIN DF.5:7ZIBED LAND IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CA7IPORNIA, AND THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY DEMAND :.CQUISITION OF FEE TITLE TO SAID PROPERTY TO BE USED BY SAID CITY FOR SK- PURPOSE; AND DECLARING TIE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO A >IRE SAID PROPERTY UNDER EMINENT DCMAIN PROCEEDINGS; COMMENCE AN ACTION SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ,-,IEGO FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING SAID PROPERTY (Division Street from Hind Avenue to Interstate 805)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, therolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REF, :ZION NO. 10,012, "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUB- LI: LNTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF THE CITY CF NATIONAL CITY REQUIRE TH. CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A FLOOD CONTROL AND DRAINAGE SK0IN ACROSS CERTAIN DESCRIBED LAND IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AN) NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION OF FEE TITLE TO SAID PROPERTY TO BE US&) 3Y SAID CITY FOR SAID PURPOSE; AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS; COMMENCE AN ACTION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY CF SAN DIEGO FOR THE. PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING SAID PROPERTY (7th Street Storm Drain)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be adoyted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 10,013, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9622." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,014, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDI- TURE (Addition to Public Library and Beautification of El Toyon Park)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,015, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS PER aUDGET." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,016, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS (Special Street and Drainage)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,017, "RESOLUTION OR AWARD OF CONTRACT (Construction of Wall - Harbison Avenue, Specification No. 752)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT cle CITY ATTORNEY - No report. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 60519.62 Traffic Safety 3,759.60 Park 54.10 Gas Tax 2106 7,710.00 Gas Tax 2107 4,650.00 Sewer 97.06 Total $22)790.38 1/13/70 246 Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, these bills be _paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. UNFINT0HED BUSINESS A communication from the CITY MANAGER giving a recommendation regarding tow truck bids (Tom Moynahan, 2745 Wilson Avenue; National City Towing, 1625 Coolidge Avenue; American Auto Storage, 1730 Cleveland Avenue) for the next two years, was presented. Moved by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be -'proved. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Colburn, seconded by the final recommendation of the City Manager, or at least considera- tc..L' be given to Mr. Moynahan and the second alternate, American Auto Storage, b3 glowed to comply with the Planning Commission requirements and the Cou(!cil requirements regarding this bid. Councilman Camacho said since Mr. Mo-yran has been the only one to conform, he only should have the towing bid. Second to motion withdrawn. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by 1:74(jue, seconded by Camacho, the comete job of acceptn towing in Natiardedt921Ehan. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan. NEW USINESS The result of the opening of sealed bids (Paul W. Hansen Contracting Corp., $16,399.09; B. G. Masters, dba Masters Construction, $7,764.00; Ballard Williams, $8,224.57) construction of wall in Harbison Avenue, et al, and the City Engineer's recommendation the low bid of $7,764.00 be accepted and awarded and all other bids rejected, were presented. Deputy City Clerk Fasig stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Posting were on file. City Attorney McLean stated this had been acted upon. An alcoholic beverage application for person to person transfer of off -sale beer and wine license under the name of GARTH R. BRUNSON, MARCILE L. BRUNSON AND THE SOUTHLAND CORPORATION (co -licensee), DBA 7-ELEVEN STORE NO. 470-066, 2335 Highland Avenue, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the application be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. An alcoholic beverage application for person to person transfer of off -sale beer and wine license under the name of AMADO R. & JULIA S. QUINTANILLA and THE SOUTFLAND CORPORATION (co -licensee), DBA 7-ELEVEN STORE #470-020, 824 Palm Avenue, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the appli- cation be filed. Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Nays: None. Ab- staining: Morgan. An alcoholic beverage application for premises transfer of on -sale general, public premises license under the name of YOSHIKO GRASSER, 03A TAHITI, 821 National Avenue, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the application be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid. Abstaining: Morgan, A communication from JOSEPH A. TUFAGA, 1480 Ebbs Street, San Diego, request- ing use of the Community Building and kitchen facilities Saturday, March 21, 1970, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for a wedding reception, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, since this was denied by the Director of Park & Recreation and the City Mana9erj the Council also deny this request. Carried by unanimous vote. An application for a business permit by the CARNATION CAB CO., INC., 753 10th, Imperial Beach, for thirteen taxicabs, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, Ilieitppli.2A:a.291atproved. Carried by unan- imous vote. An application by LLOYD E. MILLER, JR., 3rd & Ash, San Diego, for a driver's permit, denied by the Police Department, and an appeal by the applicant, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Police Department be upheld. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/13/70 247 A communication from MRS. H. W. SIMONS, 123 No. Kenton Avenue, requesting the formation of a full time school safety patrol position within the Police Department, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, this be re- ferred to the Finance Committee meetin for the next fiscal ear. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER regarding the transfer of title of Civil Defense equipment, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER recommending acceptance of the im- provements of 27th Street - National to DI A Avenue - 27th to 28th Street, Aosessment District 168, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, theotl improvements be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the DISTRICT ENGINEER, DIVISION OP HIGHWAYS, enclosing a copy of the final report on the initial phase, "National. Highway Functional ClaGsification Study," and stating the next phase will start early in 1970, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the DIRECTOR OP PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT regarding the termination of employment of a probationary employee, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the Director's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Step increases for eligible employees, approved by department head and City Manager: Lawrence Bourgerie, Walter Parmley and Charles Skipper, were pre- sented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, IhE1Itp increases be aRRE2y21. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing two items with the City Clerk (No Council action necessary): (1) Letter from the San Diego County Water Authority dated January 2, 1970, showing committee meetings scheduled; (2) Letter from the San Diego County Water Authority dated January 5, 1970 en- closing tabulations showing changes in quantity of water stored in the San Vicente Reservoir as of December 31, 1969, and average monthly water deliver- ies in c.f.s. by Authority to member agencies for the fiscal year 1969-70 through December 31, 1969, was presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from Mr. (Earl R.) Car- michael, Pacific Coast Vice President, Amateur Softball Association, re- questing Mr. Maley be allowed to serve as a. Commissioner of the Amateur Soft Ball Association of America. The City Manager said it would cost the City approximately $200. - $300. a year and he recommended it be approved. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Mr. Maley be allowed to cce t this honor. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSSURN reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Frank Chenelle, Retirement Chairman, National City Police Department; they requested an actuarial survey regarding costs of the 50-year retirement bill for Police and Fire members; the cost of the survey is $94.00 which they have volun- teered to pay. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, Iliplaymbe author- dandthe City pay for he_sjy. by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a notice stating all portable amuse- ment rides must have a valid permit to operate within the State of California; the Police, Fire and Building Departments have been notified and the notice will be on file in the City Clerk's office. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said last week the City Council asked him for a report regarding Scrap Disposal, Inc.; he felt there were same violations and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for further action. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Second to-r,lotion withdrawn. Mpved b Mcigarlyseconded by Hogue, this be put n the Agenda for next week. 1/ 3/70 248 William Ward, 525 B Street, San Diego, Attorney for Scrap Disposal, was pres- ent and said he was not familiar with the contents of the report; he hoped they would have an opportunity to examine it and to appear at the next meet- ing to discuss it in open session. City Attorney McLean stated the Council may or may not decide to let him see it; it was not a public document but was an inter -staff communication which concerned the possibility of litiga- tion. Councilman Hogue gave Mr. Ward his copy of the report. Moved by Colburn, the motion be amended that all businesses in the industrial area of Rational City be included in this report as to their legality and whether they wanted them to continue business or not in the City of National City. Amendment to the motion died for lack of second. Henry Roloff, Executive Director, Port Improvement Associates of San Diego, P. O. Box 1046, San Diego, 92112, was present and spoke regarding Scrap Disposal t s economic effect upon the Community. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. DEPUTY CITY CLERK PASIG reported receipt of a communication from the San Diego County Water Authority enclosing a certified copy of the Authorityts Statement of Change of Boundaries for 1969 which was on file. COUNCILMAN C©L3URN stated there was an item on their desks regarding the Historical Society and inquired if there was any action needed at this time. City Manager Qsburn stated in this item he asked Mr. Minogue for a schedule of what they intended to do in relation to Granger Hall; this will be sub- mitted to the Council as soon as he receives it. MAYOR MORGAN recommended the appointment of Mr. Geor a James to a full term on the Library Board of Trustees. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogu Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated the Council received an excerpt from the Los Angeles Times headed, "Pasadena Should Stand Up and Fight"; the City of Pasadena has enacted an ordinance prohibiting new gas stations within 504t of an existing station; they claim it is a traffic hazard. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, we send a letter to the City ofPasadena and. support.thern in their fi ht a ainst the additional, amount of service stations and show that National Cit stands behind them and. ho tha. t if their ordinances are upheld by the Courts we can enact the same ourselves. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining: Reid. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unan- imous vote. The meeting closed at 8:35 p.m. City Cle y of National t y, Calif. v. 6The foregoing minutes were approve(by / the City is unci of/Nat i al City at the regular meeting of January 20, 1970. Nocorrections. Correction as noted below. Mayor, OE. ty oi"' "tIonal City, California 1/13/70