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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 09-01 CC MIN162 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MSanNG OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATYON,AL CITY, CALIFORNIA September 1, 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, Foster, Minogue, 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 Father Peter Borda, St, Mary's Catholic Church. PRESENTATIONS Wadie P. Deddeh, Assemblyman 77th District, was present and awarded State Assembly Resolutions to former City Librarian, Ellen Baeder, and to Felicitas Baker, widow of Tomas W. Baker. The Mayor recognized Judge Richard Donovan who was present in honor of the memory of Tomas Baker. Members of the Police Department Pistol Team (Frank Chenelle, Ralph Heflin, Wayne Fowler, Gerald De Lucia, Bob Cooper, Gary Pi erwol a, and Al Gagnon) wexe present and displayed trophies won by the team, Mayor Morgan congratu- lated then and requested permission to display the trophies in the Civic Center for a week or two. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the' m i nu j e s of the regular meetinq of August 25 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATXONS COUNCILMAN WATERS requested the parkways at 15th where the Plaza lot starts be cleaned. COUNCILMAN WATERS said he appreciated the report and inquired where the 36 trees were planted. COUNCILMAN WATERS said in regard to narcotics prevention and education, comments were made that the $248, 000.00 in funding would not benefit National City; this is not true; all that you would have to do is check with the Model Cities. and Roosevelt and L Avenue on the trees in the freeway COUNCILMAN REID said we have a Lieutenant and one Sergeant and three men in the Detectives; it is true they get 5% extra but those fellows dress neat and wear a clean shirt every day, a white one, and he thought it was unjust and felt that they should get 5% more. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, we dive another 5%. Moved by Hogue, this item be tabled until the week after next. Died for lack of second, Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. MAYOR MORGAN spoke about the parcel of land on 30th St. (which the City sold to the rug company for $9,000 an acre several years ago) and expressed his hope that the school district would not purchase this industrial land for their administrative office, The Mayor suggested the City re -purchase the land and sell it to someone who would use it for industrial purposes. MAYOR MOtGAN requested the City Manager to report on the feasibility of con- verting the drainage easement on Earle Drive into a play area for small children,. The PROCLAMATION of "INTERNATIONAL GOOD WILL AND FRIENDSHIP" (September 3, 1970) was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, 9/1/70 163 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS JESSE RAMIREZ, 421 W. 16th Street, was present and proposed the Council help develop the Casa de Salud as a National City youth center for the area; they have the volunteer services of a group of architects (Crane Loch & Associates) who have developed a plan to remodel the Casa and the facility as they pro- posed; they also have a proposal they would like the Council to accept to study and help them implement. Luis Natividad, 1615 E. 18th Street, was present. Vice Mayor Camacho called a meeting Of the committee for a teen. - age post for 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8 $ at the Casa de Salud. FRANC CHENELLE and RAYMOND DUKE of the Police Department were present and requested on behalf of PORAC that criteria be set for the position of detective as it had just been made a lucrative position, Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, they delay the motion to give these people a 5% raise until they have a study into this and the rest of them decides the dirty shirt deal. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Waters„ Moved by Hogue* all the employees in our City who wear uniforms be given $100.00 year allowance for cleaning of their uniforms. Motion died for lack of second. .ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the xesealutions be read b title onl . Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,171, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Carrillo) ." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, resoi.uti on acre t i n conveyance. Of , real Property be a fiopted. Counci iman Waters said on these resolutions, couldn't he have some type of rough sketch what they were all about instead of what they say there. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 10,172, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CITY COUNCIL' S DESIRE TO HAVE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 805 COMPLETED ON ESTABLISHED SCHEDULE." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolution requestin9 Highway, 805 be complete schedule bs adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OP ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO, 1249, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1013 TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN BONA PI DE EATING ESTABLISHMENTS," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the o di n ce amends n Ordinance No 013 to pravf de ,for a S,�„r,,,, . +e,,,, „%gal Use P rmat to a how the sale cif alcoholic bevera, es n bona fide eatin estab� .ishments in our arks be resented to the Co cil b title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the o di nan e b ado. ted amendi n Ordinance 1013 to rovide for ecial Use P malts to low the sale o f alcoholic bevera es gn bona Bide eating establishments. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and said according to the way he reads the law, the Council does not have the authority to override the State and he would like to have that straightened out before this ordinance is passed. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Waters. Nays: Reid, Morgan. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Capital Outlay Park Gas Tax 2106 Drainage Sewers TOTAL $13,155.85 3,342.01 4,623.75 1,141.28 612.00 3,236.17 123.00 ,26, 234.06 Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, these bills be approved and paid. Motion carried by the following vote„ to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Waters, 9/1/70 164 NEW BUSINESS The amended application (untimely publication) for person to person transfer of on sale beer license under the name of PIZZA HUT OF SAN DI '" , INC., DBA PIZZA HUT, 2030 Highland Avenue, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the 1ieat on be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Appeal of denial of taxicab drivers permit by: (a) DONALD L. KRAUSE (Police Department has no objection to issuance of drivers permit provided CII report reveals nothing to the contrary) and (b) JORGE NEWBERY were presented. Council discussed the possibility of amending the ordinance in line with the Police Chi ef's recommendation. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, we should acce t the recommendation made b the Chief of Poli a in reference to the ordinance amendin the ordinance* Mayor Morgan asked if they coo d include 3 n the motion that the Cit Man er would brie back what hr ro osed fur this ordinance befor he starts a lie on it. Included in motion and second. Motion and amendment carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the request of these two people be denied until this recommendation be brow ht back. 'Carried by the following vote, to --wit; Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan. The request of MR. & MRS, F« A. JOLLY regarding unused City property at Harbison Avenue and gars Drive and the City Engineer's report the property is not being utilized but the City should maintain control of the parcel (sketch attached) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Cabana er's recommendation be roved tha we the City of National Cit y hold the prom on arb son and Earl cave. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. A communication frfm the NATIONAL CITY SWIM CLUB BOOSTERS giving notice of cancellation of agreement between the City and the National City Swim Club was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, this be turned, over to h-..M, aner on the National Ci.t Swim Club Boosters for him to work out so:ethino and come back with a vote. Council. Carried by unanimous An application to relocate a single family dwelling unit from 3328 Darling Lane to 611 E. 21st Street (A. ABIVAj , the Director of Building & Housing's recom►mendat i on of approval subject to 8 conditions and the Director of Plann- i ng' s recommendation of approval subject to an additional 4 conditions were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, there East to remove the dwin structure from 3.328 Darling Lane to 011 Et 21st Street be approved t rn h all teendatj ons of the Pl annii and Housi n Iris ectf any and Buai ldi n inspection. Carried by unanimous vote. An application to relocate three attached duplex dwelling units from 2032 Sweetwater Road to 2202 Orange Avenue (JAY CAMBLIN), the Director of Build- ing & Housing's recommendation of approval subject to 8 conditions and the Director of Planning's recommendation of approval subject to an additional 8 conditions were presented. Moved by C am acho, seconded by Reid, this request be -granted to move the d lex dweliin structures three of them 2032 Sweetwater Road National Ci to 2202 Oran a Avenue National Cit with all conditions demanded by, the Engineering ,and the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES requesting one voting delegate and alternate be named for purposes of voting at the Annual League Conference October 25-26 and that the League be notified was presented. Ma or Mor an .stated he would Bike to a int himself and the Vice Ma or as the a.ternat e. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Ma or' s recommendat ion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the ASSISTANT CITY .MANAGER in regard to allocation From P.O.S.T. Training Fund (representing 1/2 of the salaries paid to police officers while taking training courses) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN WATERS inquired if the Planning Department had considered parking as required by ordinance for the duplex dwelling units to be moved. Dir- ector of Planning Stockman said all requirements of applicable ordinances were considered, 9/1/70 165 The request of the JUNIORS OP SOCIAL SERVICE for permission to solicit funds for advertising and donations for its souvenir program for the annual Mardi Gras Bali, report of the Business License Clerk and the License Collector ' s recommendation the request be granted were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Carried by unanimous vote. The Minutes of the regular meeting of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 19 were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Minutes of the regular meeting of the LIBRARY BOARD OP TRUSTEES August 5 were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. RPPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported yesterday the Mayor and he met in Coronado in regard to the presidential parade Thursday; most of the mayors in San Diego County will be there; most cities recommend some employees who want to attend be given time off from about 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; each city was requested to provide buses to transport people to the parade and back; these buses are $45.00 each; he recommended National City take two buses and keep City Hall open by having enough people on hand to conduct business; he didn't think everyone would want to go to the parade. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved that money be rovided and the o le be allowed to g o. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan said there are 12 tickets for the councilmen and their wives and dignitaries in the stand, CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to the park Mr. Sommers dedicated in his subdivision on Sweetwater Heights; as they would recall, it was a parcel of about 100' x 160'; Mr. Sommers would like to extend this to a parcel averaging about 70' wide with 80' at the widest point and roughly 60' at the narrowest point and about 741 longer than the original park plus 25' strip; that's 297' long; this would be a part of the present road; our Planning and Engineering Departments have been working with the County and with the Highway Department to attempt to get a connection with Vallw Road other than the one we have now; it will be cut off; but if this property is accepted, he would recommend they leave it unimproved unti 1 the time t hat the other road is through and they can use this to continue carrying the school children out; it will give them control over half of the street in the future. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the recommendation of the Cif Mena er erta3inin to the rantin of this land on Sweetwater Heights be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, the meeting be closed. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from Assemblyman Pete Wilson acknowledging Resolution 10,133 relating to smoke research and con- trol programs which was on file In her office. The PLANNING COMMISSION recommendation the closing of Harrison Avenue (Scrap Disposal, Inc.) be found in violation, that the matter be considered separate from any action taken on the zoning violation in use of land and the City Attorney be directed to proceed with the necessary legal action for the opening of Harrison Avenue was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Planner's recommendation be approved pertaining to the opening of Harrison Avenue Wayne Culver, Pl anni ng Commissioner, 2435 Ridgeway Drive, was present and said in March the Planning Commission found Scrap Disposal in violation for closing of Harrison Avenue and this was upheld by the City Council; in June of 1970 Scrap Disposal was found in violation of the zoning ordinances as to the use for certain properties adjacent to Cleveland Avenue; the City Council upheld the finding of zoning violation but granted 6 months delay to clear this violation so that staff could work with Scrap Disposal; the Planning Commission felt these were two separate actions and that it was not their intent that Harrison Avenue remain closed during that 6 months period. Carried by unanimous vote. DtRBCTOR OP PLANNING STOCKMAN stated the 7-Eleven Market under construction at 2425 Sweetwater Road requested deferral of sidewalks, curb, gutter and 1/2 of the street width at this location; the State Division of Highways 9/1/70 166 with the development of 805 will realign, change grade and widen the Sweetwater Road at this location and they will install the curbs, gutters and street. Mrs. Stockman said at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission it was recommended by a 4W.1 vote that the deferral of sidewalks, curb, gutters and 1/2 of the street width at 2425 Sweetwater Road be granted subject to the applicant posting a bond or cash in the amount of $5.00 per lineal foot of frontage with the City for future sidewalk installation. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the recommendation of the Plannin Commission ertai nin to the buildin of the 7 Eleven Store ors Sweetwater Road the dela of the sidewalks and curbin be a roved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. DTR8CTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN recommended the proposed ordinance approved by the Planning Commission governing the splitting of property into four fewer parcels be set for public hearing before the City Council 0►ctober 6, 1970. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the Director of Pl annin 's recommendation be a owed that the ro s d ordinance vernin the s lift - in of ro ert into four oar fewer arcels be set for ubIfc bearin an October 6. Carried by unanimous vote, Moved by Camacho„ seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:03 p.m. City lerk City of National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of September 15, 1970. C� No corrections Correction as noted below Mayo, C3 y rf National City, California 9/1/70