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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 08-18 CC MIN152 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OP THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 18, 170 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, Assistant Planner Brile, Deputy City Clerk Fasig, Foster, McLean. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by Assistant City Manager Bourcier followed with invocation by Mx. E. H. Alsdorf. APPROVAL, OF MINUTES Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the repular meeting of August 11, 1970 be approved. Mayor Morgan asked if they could clarify the motion under Referrals and include it in the motion to approve the minutes: this part will be one way from National Avenue to D Avenue and the direction 2122twawj11 be . Included in motion and second. Carried y unani- mous vote. COUNCIL ca4muNi CATI 0 NS Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Council refer to the City 1.2si...:ther.sitzjamtorearethenecessarychanges or whatever we need to allow the 9olf course to receive a beer Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Attorney, staff or vehicle license. Tgaters. Nays! COUNCILMAN WATERS stated the tall palm trees in El Toyon ?ark do not pinide sufficient shade; he would like the Acting City Manager to speak with/Direc- tor of Parks and Recreation regarding ways to improve this situation; also, he was told rats inhabit the tall palm trees and this should be checked out. COUNCILMAN WATERS said there has been quite a decline this year in swim meet attendance and requested this be looked into and some answers given at the next Council meeting. VICE MAYOR CAMACHO reported on National City's participation in the Tecate fair; Saturday, August 22, is the day they have set aside for National City and urged everyone to attend. MAYOR MORGAN recommended the appointments of Mr. Luis Natividad, 1615 E. 18th Street, to the Park & Recreation Advisor Board and Mr. Milo P. Wood, 2610 "I(" Avenue, to the Library Board of Trustees. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN said people of Mexican ancestry in National City and elsewhere in the San Diego area celebrate Mexican Independence Day next month and recommended the City buy a full pale for $100.00 in their prdgram. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN said R Avenue has installed curbs almost from 4th to 8th Street; all of this was underway before the City changed its policy but they didn't get them completed in time to go before the Council prior to the policy change; the Mayor said it wasn't fair to the people in the area. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager be instructed to install 1'1" asphalt on R Avenue from 4th to 8th. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN made a plea to City employees or anyone else who would give blood for the Rev. Leroy Westbrook, Pastor, First Baptist Church. 8/18/70 153 MAYOR MORGAN announced the $400,000.40 grant for a sewer down Plaza Boule- vard has been approved. MAYOR MORGAN appointed the Vice Mayor, Mr. Nat iv idad and himself to work as a committee for a teen-age post in Casa de Salud to recommend what they think should happen in this area. MAYOR MORGAN presented a 20-year pin to Police Lieutenant William A. Nosal. MAYOR MORGAN said the Federal Government was granting National City $400,000.00 to put the Plaza Boulevard sewer in and the City of San Diego was contributing $247,000.00; none of this money will have to be paid back. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS JAMES P. JEIINS, 1247 Highland Avenue, was present and expressed his gratitude to the City Council for cooperating with him on the parking situa- tion at 21st and National Avenue (making street one way). ADOPTION OP RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the resolutions be_presented by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,162, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF TAX DELINQUEN- CIES OCCURRING PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1950." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this resolution authorizing cancellation of tax delinquencies prior to Jul 111950 be adopted.. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,163, "RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 8 AS A HOLIDAY RATHER THAN SEPTEMBER 9, 1970 . " Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, this 'esolution designating September 8 as a holiday instead of the 9th be ado2I- e dd. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION 140. 10,164, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION GRANT DEED (Walter and Agnes Florence Landers)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this resolution authorizin execution of cor oration rant deed to A nes Florence and Walter Landers be roved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,165, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OP AN AGREEMENT FO THE LEASE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY WITH THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this resolution • - rt ai ping to a lease with the school district be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said he would hold the introduction of this ordinance ("An ordinance of the City of National City providing for the installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and permanent pavement and establishing the procedure for exemption from or deferral of said improvement requirements") until Director of Planning Stockman returns. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINiANCE COMMITTEE were presented. General Fund Traffic Safety Capital Outlay Park Retirement Gas Tax 2106 Drainage Sewer Total $ 7,606.34 3,160.69 119.45 232.71 21,919.63 20,500.00 539.75 8.10 54�, 086.67 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: None. 8/18/70 Reid, Waters, 154 REFERRALS The CITY MANAGER'S recommendation the decision on the proposed Public Works Yard be postponed until around October 1 was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, they go alon9 with the City Manv er's recommendation per- taining to the Public Works Yard. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY ATTORNEY stated he neglected to read one resolution and if he could return to the first resolution listed on the Agenda he would just read the title. RESOLUTION NO. 10,166, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY PUND EXPENCiI- TURE (El Toyon Phase II)." Moved by Camacho, seeded by Reid, the resolu- t ion aut hori aa.n a Ca it al 0ut la Fund a endit ur a for IPhas a II be a roved. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS A person to person transfer of on -sale beer license by PIZZA HUT OP SAN DIEGO, INC., DBA PIZZA HUT, 2030 Highland Avenue, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the arson to arson transfer of on -sale beer license by Pizza Hut be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. A communication from the CITY MANAGER regarding sale of City property at 24th Street was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the communi- cation from the Cit Mana er regardi sale of Cit ro ert at 24th Street, his recommendation; be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. A communication from HENRY A. FALCE, DBA HENRI'S MOTORS, 2115 National Avenue, appealing the decision of the Planning Department and a communication from JAMES P. JENKINS, 1247 Highland Avenue, requesting the business license be granted Mr. Falce were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Council go along with the decision of the Planning Department and the _..._. Planning Commission. James P. Jenkins, 1247 Highland Avenue and Mrs. Henry A. Palce were present and spoke in this regard. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY ENGINEER FOSTER regarding sidewalk widths in the Industrial Area (including Port District properties) and requesting estab- lishment of policy and a communication from the Planning Department stating they were in accord with the recommendation of the City Engineer were pre- sented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, sidewalks be 5' in this district including the Port District and the property down there and all those streets be a uniform 5' instead of the 8' . Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid. Nays: Hogue, Waters, Morgan. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the policy be set that the sidewalks be installed from the curb over 6t. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the policy be set for the installation of sidewalks in the industrial area be fixed that sidewalks be installed from the +,ackecge of the curb in and the width of the sidewalk be 5'. Mayor Morgan suggested they re9uire 2'' for a public right of way back of the sidewalk. Included in motion and second. Carried by unanimous vote. �. A communication from the DIRECTOR, PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, stating Mr. Oswald M. Cruz moved from the City and was no longer a member of the Park & Recreation Advisory Bard and requesting an appointment be made to fill the vacancy was presented. Mayor Morgan said that had been taken care of. The minutes of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE meeting of August 12, 1970 were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the minutes be filed and the recommendation of the Chief of Police and Traffic Safety Committee be approved. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Waters* Nays: Reid, Morgan. 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 August 7, 1970, Subject: Schedule of time of Committee meetings for August 13, 1970 and Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board 8/ 18/ 70 155 of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority of July 9, 1970; (2) Certificate of Insurance, Taxi Insurance, Insured: William L. Sale, DBA Radio Cab Company, 2504 "C" Street, San Diego, California 92102, was pre- sented. REPORTS ASSISTANT CITtY MANAGER BOURCIER said this past week our City was approached by the Department of Human Resources Development; they have a new program (Supplemental Training & Employment Program) which goes in effect when the unemployment rate goes above 4; the State of California pays the wages of the person with specialized training up to 36 weeks at no cost to the City; he recommended authority be given to enter into an agreement with the State to hire several of these employees. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, they as a Cityenter into the STEP Pro ram u n t he recommendation of the City Manager. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. ASSISTANT CITY SAGER BOURCIER reported receipt of the League of California Cities' Legislative Bulletin; the Senate has approved time and one-half for policemen and this item will probably be coming up for the full Assembly later this week; if we wish to again give them our views on this bill, we will need to send a telegram. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, this item be filed. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Waters. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Moved by Camaccho, seconded by Reid, the Mayor send a telegram expressing our displeasure. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes : T Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue, Waters. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER BOURCIER reported receipt of a letter today from the Redevelopment Director stating that during the next two or three years, due to work being done in the Redevelopment Area, he was going to hire an engi- neer; however, due to his fluctuating work schedule he might not be able to use this engineer full time during the whole 3-year period. The Assistant City Manager requested permission for the City to enter into a contractual agreement with the Redevelopment Agency to use this engineer when the Re- development Agency was not using him full time. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, we enter into an agreement with the Redevelopment Agency to use this e. nc ineer that the Redevelopment Agency intends to hire when he is not being used. Carrled by unanimous vote. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER BOURCIER reported receipt of a communication from an attorney requesting that the City accept a claim and waive the 100 days statutory period on behalf of the minor claimant; he recommended this appli- cation be denied. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the Cit liana ger's re commendation_be approved this claim be denied, this 100 days. Carried by unanimous vote. DEPUTY CITY CLERK FASIG reported receipt of a communication from Senator Clair W. Burgener stating if AB 1019 (horse racing) should come before hir for a vote, it would have his full opposition. ASSISTANT PLANNER BRILE reported regarding the request for approval of re- visions to Planned Development Permit No. 26 (The Ped-Mart Corporation). Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the request for approval of the re- visions to Planned Development Permit No. 26 for The Fed -Mart Corporation be aproved. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSISTANT PLANNER BRILE said the Planning Commission on August 10, 1970 recommended the issuance of a Special Use Permit to Children's Amusement Rides (southeast corner of Delta Street and Highland Avenue) subject to 20 conditions. Moved by Reid, this permit be denied for the ride at the south- east corner of Delta and Highland. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, this installation of the Children's Amuse- ment Rides enter rise at the southeast corner of Delta Street and Hi hland Avenue be approved and a Special Use Permit be issued sub 'ect to the 20 conditions placed by the Plannin Commission. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid. 8/18/70 156 ASSISTANT PLANNER MILE presented the Planning Commission recommendation the proposed site development and shop building on property between National and "A" Avenues on 27th Street (Webster Pontiac) be approved subject to 4 condi- tions. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the plans for Webster Pontiac between National Avenue and "A" Avenue on 27th Street be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGA'r stated Item a ("Recommendation proposed ordinance regulating garage sales be set for public hearing on Sept. 15, 1970 and Planning Commission's recommendations considered at that time"), Item b ("Recommenda- tion application for Zone Variance Z-74 P34 Division Stj be placed on the agenda for Se tember 15, 1970"), Item c ("Recommendation proposed amendment to Ord. 1213 regulates service stationsg be set for public hearingSept. on ep 22, 1970") and Item d ("Recommendation request for vacation of portion of 'F' Ave. between 14th & lath Sts. be set for public hearing and the Planning Commission's recommendation taken under consideration at that time") under Planning Commission Report were setting hearings and suggested they take all four of them at one time. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, d be set for public hearing at the regularly scheduled time as reported by the Planning Commission and as indicated on our plan today. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR'S Financial Statement for the month end- ing July 31, 1970 was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Financial Statement be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unan- imous vote. The meeting closed at 8:33 p.m. City Clerk City of National City, Calif. The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of August 25, 1970. No corrections riCorrection as noted below„ Mayon, Ci( national City, California 8/18/70