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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 09-15 CC MIN167 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETIN3 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL 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: Caraacbo, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative Officials present: Bourcier, Foster, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. SALUTE TO FLAG AND IN4OCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by E. H. Alsdorf. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the regular meeting of Septemkez_iLaiajlt.Eamayll. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN WATERS inquired about upgrading of required room sizes of new homes and requested it be on next week's agenda. Director of Planning Stockman said she prepared a list of requirements on the size of structures which Council asked be laid over for study; she is working on the R-4 Zone at this time, increasing it and requiring open space; she would appreciate guidance from the Council. COUNCILMAN WATERS said he has been receiving regular reports on the differ- ent departments; he noticed the Police Department spends quite a bit of time at meetings out of town and in surrounding areas; he noticed they have no training program or it just wasn't being put on part of his report and inquired about a physical fitness program. COUNCILMAN WATERS said parking spaces are scarce around City Hall and in- quired about purchasing the land that belongs to the Masons across from *he Library. City Manager Osburn said the Masons were having plans drawn to build on that site; it was his hope that they could form a joint agreement with them to establish a parking lot, maybe down someplace on "A" Avenue that would oe of use to the Library, the Community auilding and the City Hall; when and if they build we will try to establish a joint parking lot. COUNCILMAN WATERS gave a bubble gum wrapper and decal enclosed in the bubble gum package (which pictured a helmeted beast in a police car labeled "Super Fuzz") and asked if the City Attorney thought something could be done about its distribution to impressionable children. Moved by Reia, seconded by Waters, al...21242i119_21 umt, and 8th be marked "school crossing" the same as all the rest of the schools zone sim_122:_p2I up. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the next time the ut 'n s eet traffic 102112._Itty_imlude an additional traffic si nal at 18th and "L" in the contract. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN reported the Police Pistol Team had another meet and they came in third in the whole State of California. and a 25 mile MAYOR MORGAN stated they had a successful rodeo in National City and thanked the officials, the Chamber of Commerce and the people who worked on this: Frank Lowery, Bob Jenner, Mrs. Harris and Reith Sherman and all the others. MAYOR MORGAN presented a certificate to Oswald Cruz for his service on the ?ark and Recreation Advisory Board. 9/15/70 168 The &ROCLAMATION of "V.F.W. AND AMERICAN LEGION FREEDON SIGNATURE WEEK" (September 20-26, 1970) was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the 2roclamat ion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and requested a left turn lane at 21st and Highland; asked that Council table the ordinance allowing alcoholic beverages in the park and said he could not understand why they made 21st Street from National Avenue to D Avenue a one-way street. MICKEY PHILLIPS, 5796 Roanoke Street, San Diego, Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and member of the Executive Board of the American Legion, was present and thanked the Council for the Proclamation and said Chief Rainwater would deliver the petitions to representatives of the North Vietnamese Government at the Paris peace talks; he will also visit Switzer- land and the United Nations. ADO r"'T ION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be read b title onl Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 10,173, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolution creating a ,point Viers relationshi between the Cit of National Cit andf the Redevelopment Ageasy. be, approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,174, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDI- TURE (El Toyon, Phase II)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the reso- lution authorizin Ca► ital Outla Fund ex- enditure for El Toyon, Phase II, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said he delivered his report to the City Council con- cerning property on Plaza Boulevard; the report concludes it appears to him there are 2 possible courses of action which he stated and he desired the Council tonight or next week to tell him what the Council wishes him to do. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the City Council go on record to in- struct the Attorne to wait until the outcome of the Flannin9 Commission's hearin concernin the ro osed develo went of Mr. Livel, :s or ert Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $18,077.31 Traffic Safety 5,470.24 Capital Outlay 5,580.00 Park 547.09 Retirement 22, 473.37 Sewer 17,788.75 Total 69 93 .7 i Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the bills be a roved and warrants drawn for same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $107,089.32 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the payroll be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, t ers , Morgan. Nays: None. 9/15/70 169 REFERRALS The CITY MANAGES report in regard to the Imperial Rug property was pre- sented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, this,report of the City Manager, pertaining to Imperial Rug property be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The CITY CLERK'S report on the opening of sealed bids for the Beautification of El Toyon Park, Calif. 2-121, Electrical, Planting, Soil Condition & Irrigation, Labor Only, was presented. The City Clerk said the Affidavit of Posting and Certificate of Publication were on file. City Manager Osburn said in regard to this, they did call for bids for labor on the electrical, planting, soil conditioning and irrigation for the completion of El Toyon Park; we received no bids and this leaves us with 2 alternatives: either re -advertise to go back to bid or complete the work with the City crews. The City Manager recommended they proceed with the work with the Citcrews. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Mana er's recommendation be approved in regard to El Toyon Park. Carried by unanimous vote. HEARINGS The HEARING ON THE INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE 3 ALLEYS IN THE CENTRAL. SCHOOL SITE was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated the Certificate of ?ublication and the Affidavit of Posting were on file. City Ittorney McLean said the School District informed them a title search had raised the question about whether or not three old and used alleys within the Central School District had been properly vacated and they requested for the sake of their record of their title the City vacate these unused alleys; they have buildings on top of them and so forth; the Council discussed this at a prior meeting and decided to go ahead with the vacation. Mayor Morgan said this public hearing was open and inquired if there was anyone in the audience to speak at this time. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the hearin be closed and the vacating and closing of the three alleys in the Central School site be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,175, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE THREE ALLEYS IN CENTRAL SCHOOL SITE," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the rap...91,..41514pertainin9 to the closin9 of these alleys be presented to the Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution vacating these three alleys be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. The USE DISTRICT HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING °Rain/VCR OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR. GARAGE SALES was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated the Certifi- cate of Publication was on file and the proposed ordinance and Planning Commission recommendation of adoption was attached to the Agenda. Director of Planning Stockman explained the proposed ordinance. Mayor Morgan said this public hearing was now open on garage sales and inquired if there was anyone in the audience to speak at this time. Donald R. Jones, 2406 E. 19th Street was present, and inquired if "used material" meant it had been bought by you and you have actually put it to use. Director of Planning Stockman said he could not go down to the swap meet and buy material and sell it from his garage; it must be something that he has cleaned out of his garage that his family has used and he is selling. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and the first reading of the ordinance be pre- sented to the Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title ORDINANCE NO. , "An ordinance of the City of National City regulating garage sales" was read. NEW BUSINESS (continued) The CITY MANAGER'S & CITY ENGINEER'S report on the Special Assessment In- vestigation, Limitation & Majority Protest Act of 1931 Hearing, District 166, "F" Avenue, 26th St., 29th St., was presented. City Clerk Minogue stated the Affidavits of Mailing and posting and protests received (Melvin & Wanda Bern, 2705 "F" Ave.; Jeannette Maynard, 617 E. 28th Si..; Roy W. & Elcla Pearl Barton, 2917 N Ave.; Mrs. Mitchell Guarano; Violet E. Buby, 605 E. 28th St.; 9/15/70 170 petition containing 5 signatures) were on file. City Manager Osburn stated the hearing was held on September 2 and there were 14 persons present; 9 of the 43 parcels were represented; there were 6 written protests and 3 oral protests; the specific codes relating to this section were read and there was not a majority protest; the meeting closed at 8:14; it was their recom- mendation that there being less than 50% protest in either portion of the district, the protests be overruled and the project proceed, that the curb be extended on 29th Street by Assessment #37 and such extra costs be assess- ed; the report is signed by the City Manager and City Engineer. Mcved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, in the matter pertaininl.to the Special Assessment of District 166 on "PH Avenue 26th Street and 29th Street that the recom- Manager and Cityjngineer be Carried by unanimous vote. The recommendation of the CITY MANAGER that three parcels of City owned pro- perty within the Redevelopment Area be turned over to the Redevelopment Agency and the City be reimbursed on the completion of the project and sale of tax increment bonds was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, 1112altJusATmLLmatatnati2aAsmeamim111LSLIU=emimaenly. that it be turned over to the Redevelopment Director and it be approved by the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. An application for person to person transfer of off sale general license by BEVERLY A. & WILLIAM P. MEISTER, DBA PARDIS DELICATESSEN & LIQUOR, 3102 E. loth Street, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, 11124.2pli: catio42to person tranclfnforrsol...2K.LVAIM2er---81dert" name of Beverly A, & William P. Meister be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain- ing: Morgan. A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard to approval of the final budget, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the final presen- tation of the, budget as preSented to the Council by the City Manager be theCouncil. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER requesting permission to check into the possibility of adopting an ordinance to provide guidelines and control of parades and public gatherings was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, 1122...aty2tila.etnttlit....124rl41191s back to the Council in reference to this uicblines and control of garades and publisgapierings within the C ty of National citx. Carried by unani- mous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER recommending the establishment of the Department of Community Development and that Mrs. Stockman be assigned as Director of Community Development and that a Planning Director be hired was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Council 90 along with the recommendation of the City Manager in establishin a De artment of S2Ea22i,LvitytLomtn.A. Carried by unanimous vote. The Police Chief's request to solicit bids for 12 new police vehicles was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Chief's recommendation be approved to solicit bids for 12 new police vehicles. Carried by unani- mous vote. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER in regard to a petition from resident on Valle Vista and 19th Street requesting the City act to correct a dangerous situation created by a dirt bank encroaching into the street right of way was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, pertaining to this item on lalle Vista and 19th Street for grading of the dirt bank, the City Engi- neer's recommendation be approved in this manner. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, this communication from the En ineer on 19th Street be tabled for one week. Carried by unanimous vote. 9/15/70 171 A communication from the DIRECTOR (F' PARKS & RECReATI0N recommending the request of the Hazard Contracting Co. for an extension of 15 days to complete the contract for work to be done at El Toyon Park be approved was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this ice uest be a roved from Mr. Male and the extension of 15 days for Hazard be granted for El Tooyon Park. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the change order ertainin to the im rovement of El To on Park Item I3 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT in regard to the tax levy for the fiscal year 1970.71 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. An appeal of denial of taxi driver's permit by PHILLIP KENNEDY, 2410 Ridge - view, San Diego, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, this a 1ication be held u until the Police Chief bri s in his recommendation on the change of ordinance. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, t ers . Nays: Morgan. The request of the SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHAPTER, NATIONAL CYSTIC FI SROS IS RESEARCH FOUNDATION, to place coin cannisters in local stores and businesses during the month of September, the report of the Business License Clerk and the City License Collector's recommendation the request be granted, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this ze uest to the C stic Fibrosis Research Foundation be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the HARRY S. NELSON CHAPTER NO. 2, DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS to :ell Forget -Me -Not flowers November 5, G, 7, the report of the Business License Clerk and the License Collector's recommendation of approval, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this request by the Disabled, American Veterans to sell For et -Pie -Hots in November be a roved. Carried by unanimous vote. The application for a permit to paint house numbers on curbs by students from San Diego State (but not sponsored by the school) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Applications for refund of $25.00 performance bonds by (1) JOSEPH R. LATHERS, 1335 E. l8th Street, and (2) WILLIAM S. JAMES, 2401 Beta, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these refunds be ranted on these two gentlemen, Mr. Lathers and Mr. James. Carried by unanimous vote. Approval of step increases for eligible employees, approved by department heads and the City Manager: Beverly Thompson, Kathryn Warburton - Library; Ernesto Sanz - Public Works; Craig Bradshaw, Eugene Ciolli, Raymond Estrada., Donald Smith, Carroll Stanley - Police Department; Robert Bourcier - City Manager's office; Rolf Gunnarson - Planning Department; Stephen Davis, David Hoffman, Tyrone Northcutt, Sam Pritchard, Joseph Rader - Fire Department, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, these increases be Droved as recommended by the department heads and the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN said they have been working with Mr. Petersen who owns property west of Highland Avenue on both sides of 14th Street and they have reached an agreement; they passed this letter out to each councilman along with a map or diagram of the street to be fixed; basically, this is the recommendation: Mr. Petersen install. Type G... Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the recommendations of the City En9ineer and the City Manager per -- tainin to14th Street Highland Avenue to F Avenue be a roved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said the Sweetwater High School Football Coach (David R. Lay) has requested the use of our Hi Ranger at the football games for photography and spotting; one of our City employees has agreed to drive the 9/15/70 172 vehicle and to take care of it at no additional overtime pay; he couldn't determine if there were any games to be held outside of the San Diego area so the truck would be in our vicinity at all times; Mr. Mike Mendez has vol- unteered to drive it; he normally drives the vehicle anyway. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Coacha of Sweetwat er Hi h School be ran t e. his wish andthat the City allow him to use the Hi Ranger for his football games. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MTNOGUE reported receipt of a Notice of Application filed with the California Public Utilities Commission by various railroads for authority to increase California intrastate passenger fares. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from the San Diego County Emergency Medical Care Committee listing additions to the list of hospitals classified as primary emergency facilities. COUNCILMAN WATERS asked the City Manager what was the copy he had regarding "Sale of City Owned Property." City Manager Osburn replied he would talk to him about that after the meeting. DIRECTOR OP PLANNING STOC vIAN said she had an application for zone variance which had been held over for the necessary 15 days at the address known as 2334 Division Street for a variance in rear yard setback from 25' to 6' to permit the construction of a family room addition and to extend the kitchen Mrs. Stockman said at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on August 10 it was moved and unanimously passed that this be granted subject to 4 conditions. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City_Pianner s recommendat ion be approved subject to the four conditions. Carried by unani mous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN said she was prepared to give an oral report; the Council recently approved a Conditional Use Permit for Mr. (Merle) Palmer to construct a mobile home park off of Valley Road; at that time it was our understanding that all of the utilities would be underground; this gentleman is improving a street, half in San Diego and half in National City; there are existing 3 telephone poles in this area and right in the middle of the street; since San Diego requires on approval of their plans of a mobile home park, they must file a subdivision map; it would require him now to go to the Public Utilities Commission and have a 6 months delay in order to re- locate them on the San Diego side; so he is asking permission from the Planning Commission to relocate them on the National City side for 36 months; the only pole that he is using would be the first pole here which will pro- vide the electricity to the transformer and all of the electricity within his park is underground; the 2 back poles provide electricity to the Little League diamond only; the cost of relocation would be $2500.00; the cost of going underground would be approximately $13,100.00; this would be only for 36 months; the Planning Commission felt that there was not a hardship in- volved. City Attorney McLean said if the Council desired there could be some form of document requiring the performance, a bond or contract. Merle Palmer, 711 E Street, Chula Vista, was present and and requested permission to move the poles for 36 months. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, they allow this gentleman to move those poles over on the National City side for 36 months and the City Attorney be instructed to -work out some kind of a contract with him to make sure it will be done. Motion carried by the iol lowing vote, to -wit: Ayes: tacho; -Logue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters The CITY TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR'S Financial Statement for the month ending August 31, 1970, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 9/15/70 173 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:35 p.m. City Clerk City of National City California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of September 22, 1970. 4 No corrections Correction as noted below Mayor, Ciz cf' .fial City, California