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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 03-10 CC MIN9 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. March 10, 1970 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, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVTE OFFICIALS present: Bourcier, Foster, McLean, Minogue, Osburn. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by Councilman Colburn. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 1970 be approved.. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN COLBURN inquired if the letter from the Fire Chief to Charles Palomino was to be brought up. City Manager Osburn stated each of the councilmen has a copy and there is a copy of it in Mr. Palomino's record. Councilman Colburn said Mr. Palomino was credited with saving a life and this was a congratulatory letter to him from the Fire Chief. Moved by Col - burn, seconded by Camacho, a resolution be passed commending Mr. Palomino and we include that in his... Mayor Morgan said he had not seen the letter buwould be very happy t go along with it and if there were no objections he would give him a Certificate of Appreciation. Carried by unanimous vote. C)R AL COMMUNICATIONS - None. Director of Planning Stockman arrived. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be presentee title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,053, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EASEMENT TO SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (Addition to Public Library)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, ,the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,054, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Turner)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,055, "RESOLUTION URGING EARLY APPROVAL AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PERIPHERAL CANAL AS A FART OF THE STATE WATER PROJECT." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,056, "RESOLUTION APPROVING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TOPICS PROGRAM". Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said he distributed his report in writing. 3/10/70 10 APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE CC MITTEE were presented: General Fund $13,733.01 Traffic Safety 954.46 Park 244.59 Retirement 19,573.41 Gas Tax 210E 160.00 Gas Tax 2107 7,633.35 Drainage 1,054.84 Sewer 264.26 Total Moved by! Camacho, seconded by Hogue, these bills be paid. Carried by the fo1lowinlg vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: No n e . PAYROLL AWITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $92, 250.13 was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the payroll be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid„ Morgan. Nays: None. REFERRALS The City Manager's report in regard to street improvements in Phase II of the Redevelopment Project dated March 5, 1970 was presented. The City Mana- ger said Redevelopment Director Watts and City Engineer Foster agreed with him it was too early to set a permanent street pattern and permanent grades in this area; they don't have the engineering on ?hase I yet which will to a great extent determine the grade in Phase II. The City Manager recommend- ed they continue the normal routine with the ossibilit of surfacing a stri 24 - 30 feet wide in this area until they have more com lete informa- tion on the general area. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS A communication from JOHN R. MOC , ARCHITECT FOR ZELLERBACH PAPER CO., re- questing reconsideration of the requirements for the installation of side- walks at 1010 W. 19th Street, was presented. City Engineer Foster said Mr. Mock sent in a revised plan giving more information than before; the side- walk proposed along Haffly Street will either be sidewalk or driveway even with the southerly extremity of the building; on that basis he recommended Tyr. _blocquest k's rebe ro appved. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from JAMES DOWLING, NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, stating he is now President and General Manager of G.M.U. , was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. An invitation from the DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR PATROL to the Mayor and Council to accompany the National City Junior Patrol on an annual field trip to the Naval Air Station, North Island, March 18, 19, 20, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from ED WADE, PRESIDENT, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, extend- ing appreciation to the Mayor and Council and congratulations on the many changes and improvements in National City, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH'S resolution expressing support for S-3093, California Marine Sanctuary Act (precluding the Federal Government from entering into any future leases for the exploration for or extraction of oil or gas... submerged lands...), was presented. Ordered filed by unani- mous Mote. 3/10/70 11 A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing five items with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary): (1) Certificate of Insurance from Continental National American Group, 310 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111., covering Federal Sign and Signal Corp., its Division and Subsidiaries, 120 S. River- side Plaza, Chicago, 111., effective 1/1/70 to 1/1/73, Nos. WC-01-7602340-R and CCP-01-7441502-R; (2) Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District dated 2/3/70 and minutes of the adjourned meeting of the above named dated 2/17/70; (3) Certificate of Insurance from Sarney and Barney, llth Floor, 1010 2nd Ave., San Diego, Calif., covering Hartson Ambulance, Inc., 4318 47th St., San Diego, Calif., Policy Nos. 72 WH 111033, 72 C206239 and AEL 010359; (4) Memorandum of In- surance from Reserve Insurance Co., 3470 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif., covering San Diego Yellow Cab, Inc., 639 13th St., San Diego, Calif., Policy No. XGA 000846, effective 2/18/70 until cancelled; (5) Letter from San Diego County Water Authority dated 3/3/70, enclosing tabulations showing changes in quantity of water stored in San Vicente Reservoir as of 2/28/70, and average monthly water deliveries in c.f.s. by Authority to member agencies for fiscal year 1969-70 through 2/28/70, was presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER 0S3URA reported receipt of three bids from electric companies for the sale of conduit to the City of National City in construction of El Toyon Park; he recommended they acce t the middle bid which is $130.13 over the low bid, the reason being that this pipe is in 101 lengths and it is palletized; it will be more expedient to install; they will save more than $130.00 in installing the pipe in the ground and there will also be less fittings required; the price will be about the same at the end; this is also the recommendation of the Park & Recreation Director and the architect on the job. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommen- dation be aeproved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated he placed information relating to two (League) bulletins in regard to A398 and AB430; A398 is a bill that would provide if the City and the members of the Police and Fire organizations do not agree on salaries, each would appoint a representative and they would appoint a third representative; if these two people could not agree on a third repre- sentative, one would be appointed from the State Conciliation Service; this man's decision would be final in that if they couldn't come to an agreement, he would make the final decision. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this Council o along with the recommendation of the League of California Cities on these two bills Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said the Cab Drivers' Ordinance, set up certain require- ments for persons desiring to drive a cab in the City of National City; one of the requirements is that they have never been convicted of a felony; they received an application from a Mr. Maxwell which was turned down by the ?aloe Department; however, in searching Mx. Maxwell's record they find he has not been convicted since 1950; in fact, he has had one traffic violation since that time; both he and the Police feel he should be given a cab driverts license; he is driving a cab in the City of San Diego now and meets their requirements. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Mr. Maxwell be given a City license to operate a cab. Councilman Colburn inquired if there was an urgency on this. Eugene Maxwell, 605 13th Street, San Diego, was present and said he drives for the Yellow Cab Co. and they have detailed him to drive in National City, Lemon Grove and Spring Valley because he knows the area but he also drives in San Diego; he was not full time detail- ed here, just when they need an extra cab with a license to help out the two regularly detailed men, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, this be tabled until next week's meeting. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of the fully executed amendment to the contract between the City of National City and the Public Employees' Retire- ment System and recommended it be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 3/10/70 12 CITY CLERK MINOGUE stated the items under her report: ( a) House Resolution No. by Assemblyman Deddeh relative to travel routes between California and Baja California Peninsula; (b) Communication from Chief Administrative Officer, County of San Diego, adknowledging National City's resolution in regard to welfare abuses and stating his satisfaction that all reasonable and appropriate actions are being taken to assure that only those people entitled to public assistance receive aid and that when abuses are discover- ed immediate and appropriate action is taken as necessary; (c) Communication from State Senator James R. Mills acknowledging receipt of National City's resolution opposing the Disclosure of Assets Law; (d) Communication from Assemblyman John Stull acknowledging receipt of National City's resolution opposing the Disclosure of Assets Law and enclosing copies of A351 and AB446 which would make the law less burdensome; (e) San Diego County Ordi- nance No. 3475 amending the documentary transfer tax ordinance exempting political subdivisions from tax imposed when the agency is acquiring title; (f) Communication from County Auditor and Controller outlining the procedure for submitting special assessments to those agencies whose flat charge special assessments will be collectedby the County on the 1970-71 County Tax Roll, received and on file; (g) 23rd Annual Report of the San Diego County Water Authority, received and on file ), were for information; how- ever, she would call their attention to Item ( d ) (communication from Assemblyman Stull which had attached copies of AB51 and AB446 having to do with disclosure. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The PLANNING CCMISSION recommendation that Scrap Disposal, Inc. be found in violation of blocking a public right of way and they cease and desist and clear the right of way of Harrison Avenue, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Planning Commissions recommendation be a roved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Colburn. An application for a building permit to erect signs at the Paris Pussycat Theatre, 930 National Avenue and sketches of the signs, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, this request be. denied.. Director of Planning Stockman reported they have come in with a request for a large sign to be placed on the rear of their building with nothing but wording on it to be seen from the freeway; they have a request for two new signs to overhang National Avenue; within the center of this overhang they would have one sign going up with a large 81 rotating sign of a pussycat girl, and it would say "theatre open all night"; the pussycat girl would be like a majorette in a band and if Council agreed to let them put up the large sign, then she would recommend that all of the existing figure signs be removed from the building and repainted, including the one on the canopy,, and either painted over or replaced with this new type of a better dressed girl. Jack Yeomans, 1450 E. Valley Boulevard, City of Industry, representing the Neo-Lite Sign Company, was present and said unfortunately, he was a sign contractor and he sold these people signs; what they planned to do was to upgrade the appearance, what goes on inside is up to the individual; anybody that likes going, they had nothing to say about it; they are trying to upgrade the appearance of this theatre; the signs they have proposed are very attractive; they are all plastic face; he has a color sketch of the sign which will be typical; the girl they proposed on the revolving sign was not degrading but was a cute little girl; there was no reason to turn him down; he was a general contractor in the business of selling signs; what went on inside the movie house and what they showed, he had no control over. Jean Perkins, 6015 Winchester, San Diego, was present and said she has a shop across the street from the Pussycat Theatre; she would like to see the sign changed; if the law lets them have this theatre and the Council can't do anything about it, if they could dress up the Avenue, she thought it was up to the City and the Council to dress the Avenue up; they could put clothes on that girl, take that nasty sign down; she didn't know why they object to it. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 3/10/70 13 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:53 p.m. City Clerk City of National City, •alif. The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of March 17, 1970. M00011104.11.ffinall No corrections Correction as noted below Mayor, C±t6f 1Iationa1 City, California 3/10/70