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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 05-05 CC MIN51 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEET I NG OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA May S, 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, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bourcier, Deputy City Clerk Fasig, Foster, Kerr, McLean, Osburn, Stockman. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by E. Blair Fuller, Baha=i Faith. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 28, 1970 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS VICE MAYOR CAMACHO suggested a letter of commendation be sent to the young people who participated in the clean up after the Maytime Band Review. COUNCILMAN WATERS stated he was informed in the evenings animals are left out in the zoo area, and consequently, leave the lawn in such a condition that people cannot enjoy themselves by sitting on it; he requested the City Manager to check into this. MAYOR MORGAN thanked Vice Mayor Camacho for representing National City with the Tecate delegation during the Maytime Band Review. The Mayor said he also appreciated work done by the Chamber of Commerce. MAYOR MORGAN presented a plaque to Councilman" Luther G. (Joe) Reid in appre- ciation for his services as Vice Mayor during 1969-70. MAYOR MORGAN inquired about the plaque for Ex -Councilman Colburn. Assistant City Manager Bourcier replied it would be ready soon. MAYOR MORGAN said the Engineering Department was drawing plans for a 1911 Act on 26th Street and F Avenue; it would require one more work day to in- clude that portion of 29th Street which was left out when 27th Street and A Avenue were done; a majority did not sign the petition, but these people are very anxious to get their street improved; if Council would see fit to include 29th Street back as far as we have planned, in the plans for the District the Engineers would include it in the district. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, 29th Street be included in the district. Carried by unan- imous vote. The PROCLAMATION of "FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY" (May 9, 1970) was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the proclamation" be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. The PROCLAMATION of "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" (May 10 - 16, 1970) was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL CCMMUNICAT IONS VINCENT PARTIDA, 1941 K Avenue, was present and spoke regarding his request the previous week to appear on the Agenda. Mayor. Morgan said they would like to have a written report of his proposals to be included on the Agenda so the Council could study it. Mr. Partida asked about the request of the Narcotics Prevention Board for an in -kind contribution for rental of the building at 1910 National Avenue. City Manager Osburn said they did not 5/5/70 52 have a report on that yet; they hope to have it by next week. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,088, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDI- TURE (Beautification of E1 Toyon Park)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,089, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Ransdell)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 100090, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (Eighth Street)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION N0. 10,091, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORX AND AUTHORIZING FILING C NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Plaza Blvd. - Hoover to Highland, SS-111, Specifica- tion No. 751)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,O92, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORX AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Block Wall - Harbison Avenue, SS0118, Specification No. 752) . " Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,093, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE tom' FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON (Harbison Avenue between loth Street and Plaza Blvd., Assessment District No. 160)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES City Attorney McLean stated the ordinance listed on the Agenda ("An ordi- nance amending Ord. No. 1021 relating to the regulation of pawnshops") was not ready for presentation. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported in regard to the $50,000.00 cost to the City for the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. to move lines between 1-54 and Tide- lands Avenue west of I-5: the point raised by the Council last week was that the Gas & Electric Co. had been required to re -locate some of its facilities at no expense to the City and the question is whether or not that rule should apply in the extension of Tidelands Avenue; the difference is this, the Gas & Electric Company facilities that are in City right of way must be re -located to accommodate street building at the utility expense; the facilities that are involved in the Tidelands Avenue project are not Gas & Electric Co. facilities in an existing street right of way but are facilities in the pre-existing easement which the Gas & Electric Co. acquir- ed and we are asking them to modify the facility to allow the public street to pass through their easement; therefore, the charge to the City is a por- tion of the relocation expense and appears to be proper; the question is whether or not the Council wants to proceed with the extension and connec- tion of 1-54 and Tidelands Avenue. Vice Mayor Camacho inquired if they approved this tonight, would it just be showing their intentions. City Engineer Foster said the City has to indicate to the power company within a short time that it does intend to do this and are willing to participate in the remodeling of the power lines; then at a later date they can decide either to do it or not to do it; hopefully, this would be an indication they intend to do it. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, they go on record! as participating in this. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Hogue, Waters. 5/5/70 53 CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported receipt of a notice from the attorneys repre- senting the peep show operators in a suit against the City; they have aban- doned their appeal; the City's peep show ordinance is final and valid. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said he received notice today from the attorneys for the water company that they have filed a petition for a hearing in the State Supreme Court concerning their attempt to block the condemnation of the water district; the City and the South Bay Irrigation District will be re- plying to their application shortly. APPROVAL OF BILS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $22,199.25 Traffic Safety 9,830.40 Capital Outlay 91.62 1'ark 841.86 Sewer 210.16 Civic Center 88.56 Total $33,261.85 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bias be paid and warrants be drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: -Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE CCMITTEE in the amount of $92,962.51 was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the payroll be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. HEARING The HEARING ON THE NOTICE OF FILING REASSESSMENT (I, J, L, 20TH, 22ND, 24TH STREETS, REASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 153-»R) was held at this time. Deputy City Clerk Fasig stated the Affidavits of Mailing and Posting and Certificate of Publication were on file; protests (received prior to day fixed for hearing: Walter L. Mackey, 2014 XC Avenue, Assessment 39; Nettie C. Stidham, 1920 J Avenue, Assessment 95; Ellen B. & L. T. Gottschall, 2019 J Avenue, Assess- ment 91; Mrs. Rose O'Keefe, 2020 J Avenue, Assessment 89; Carl W. & Lina A. Rasmussen, 2025 I Avenue, Assessment 88; Adelaide E. & Sidney N. Laverents, 1928-30 J Avenue, Assessment 96. Received on day of hearing: H. Forte, 1025 E. 18th Street, Assessment 153) were received. City Attorney McLean reported receipt of a verbal report from a consultant whom the City retained on this matter; he made suggestions to the staff which would requite exten- sive mathematical calculations and which could not be accomplished prior to the hearing tonight. The City Attorney recommended the hearin be continued 2 weeks to the Council meeting of May 19 at 8:00 p.m. at which time they will be able to relay the -consultant's opinions to the City Council. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Councilman Hogue said they have already delayed this and because of the trouble they have had, they had to add a 7% increase on the costs; he in- quired if this delay would add more on to these people. City Attorney Mc- Lean said the dollars and cents of the continuance of 2 weeks is not going to be a significant factor; he believed it was important the Council have the best advice available in the matter before making a final decision; what the consultant has to say about the district will be of some importance to the Council in making a decision. Councilman Hogue requested a report on the total amount of interest that has accumulated. Mrs. Ellen Gottscha.11,. 2019 J Avenue, was present and complained the Engineer's office sent people to her home to collect their interest; she thought that was most unethical. S. M. Rhody, 1923 K Avenue, was present and complained about interest charges received after having paid his bill in full. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Rhody to talk to Civil Engineer Associate Onley in his office in the Engineer's Department. E. E. Chavez, 1304 K Avenue, was present and asked if there was anyone present who was qualified to give them a recapitulation of the status of the district; also, he would like to know who was paying for the consul- 5/5/70 54 tant. City Attorney McLean said the status of the matter is that the dis- trict has to be reassessed which is what the staff is attempting to do; the cost of the consultant can be charged against the district but that's a matter the Council will decide. Motion carried by unanimous vote. REFERRALS The Agenda stated the City Manager would report in regard to the cost of the Cityts contribution relative to Police equipment (AB 317). Ordered filed by unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Council considered the rubber tree on "N" Avenue between 24th and 2 ith Streets. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the tree be left standing and build the street away from it. Councilman Waters questioned the feasibility of deviating from the street pattern for the value of the rubber tree. Vice Mayor Camacho said the people who would be paying for the street assessment should be the ones to determine whether or not to leave the tree standing. Councilman Waters expressed concern about how frequently they have to clean out drain pipes because of roots. Motion and second withdrawn. City Engi- neer Foster explained the diagram on the wall showing several plans. William Barton, 2917 N Avenue, was present and spoke regarding the street. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, they put a 40' traveiway in and take the tree out. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid. COUNCILMAN HOGUE said the streets in the area of 24th Street are full of chuck holes and cracks; they had an expensive street covering job on the other side of National and he couldn't see why they couldn't start a similar program over in the area from Highland down to about N and from 18th over to about 30th. City Manager Osburn said they were proposing a covering program to start with the new budget and will make a check to see what is the worst area of the City to start on; this area will be considered. NEW BUSINESS A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN in regard to the sale of City pro- perty at 24th Street and B Avenue, was presented. Mayor Morgan inquired if they could put this up for $1.00 per sq. ft. and then to go to the highest bidder; if they decided at that time they didn't want to sell it for $1.00, they would not be committed. City Attorney McLean stated they should say the City solicits proposals. Dallis Widick, 4270 Summit Drive, La Mesa, was present and said he was interested in Parcel 1 (located at 24th and B, 290' x 125') of this property on the basis of a long term lease. Councilman Hogue inquired why they couldn't set up a real estate meeting and let him send in his ideas, plans, his design, what he intends to do with it and what his offer is. City Manager Osburn asked if they wanted him to go ahead and advertise or did they want to look this offer over before they advertise. Councilman Hogue suggested they hold the real estate meeting first. Mayor Morgan told the City Manager to set the time for a real estate meeting. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, they hold a real estate meeting to discuss this land. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Hogue said they could notify the people to bring in their plans. City Manager Osburn said he would set the time at the next Council meeting. A communication from JOT QUXMBY in regard to the San Diego Summer Job Fair for Youth, was presented. City Manager Osburn stated he would like the City to artici ate this ear; if they were not more successful in recuiting National City people than they did last year, they will skip it from then on. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. R. J. Williamson, 2900 Highland Avenue (Sweetwater High School), was present and said there were a number of youngsters within the City of National City who are qualified for Job Fair; they have a complete list of all the youngsters who are eligible and if City Manager Osburn and the Council desired, they would supply the names of these youth and the skills they have. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Williamson if he would bring the list to the City Manager and go over it with him. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 5/5/70 55 A communication from SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL requesting extension of the Work Experience Program for students for the 1970-71 school year, was presented. City Manager Osburn said they agreed last year with Sweetwater Union High School to hire some of their senior students on a 2-hour basis per day; they now have 14 working for the City and the department heads are very pleased with their performance; he recommended the go into next ear's program. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommenda- .tion beapproved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the PRESIDENT, NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, stating the Streets & Highways Committee recommended requesting the painting of T-mark parking spaces on Highland between 13th and 16th Streets, was pre- sented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this be referred to Traffic Safer and the Police Ae rtment. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from MRS. SHIRLEY YANNKE in regard to the starting of a tree nursery, was presented. Mayor Morgan asked if they could do this. City Manager 0sburn replied he would have a report on this next week. Ordered filed leed by unanimous vote. A communication from ROBERT D. DODDS, PRINCIPAL, NATIONAL CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, expressing appreciation for assistance with the band trip to Anaheim, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the NATI0NAL CITY FIREMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION inviting the Mayor, City Councilmen and City Manager to attend the Fire Service Recog- nition Day program. May 9 at the Fire Department, Headquarters Station, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Minutes of the regular meeting of the LIERARY BOARD OF TRUSTE ', April 1, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The request of the AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, KENNETH L. BLANCHARD UNIT 255, to sell poppies May 22 - 23, the report of the Business License Clerk and the License Collector's recommendation the request be granted, were present- ed. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing 3 items with the City Clerk (No Council action necessary): (1) Certificate of Insurance from Anderson In- surance Agency, 207 Garrett Avenue, Chula Vista, covering Transit Casualty Co., Policy No. SMP 130745, in connection with a cooking school held in Kim- ball Hall, National City; (2) Certificate of Insurance from Travelers insur- ance Company, San Diego, Policy No. I»SL 4184376, covering Lee R. Moore, DBA Diamond Cab Co., 438 National Avenue, National City; (3) License and Permit Bond from Western Surety Company covering Gerry L. Corpuz and Sandra Corpuz to relocate a building from 1939 24th Street, National City, to 2910 l6th Street, National City, was presented. REPORTS DEPUTY CITY CLERK FASIG reported receipt of a communication from the Public Utilities Commission in regard to the proposed amendment to General Order No. 98-A (to prohibit smoking aboard equipment of passenger stage corporations within the state) . DEPUTY CITY CLERK FASIG reported receipt of the Annual Report of Financial Transactions concerning Cities of California, fiscal year 1968-69. 5/5/70 Moved by Camacho„ seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at :35 p.m. Clerk 1------ city City of National City, Calif. 56 The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of May 12, 1970. Ld EJ No corrections Correction as noted below. Mayor, Cit ational City, California