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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 10-06 CC MIN179 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA October 6, 1970 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:30 pem. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: Camacho. Administrative officials present: Bourcier, McLean, Minogue, Newberry, 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 Mr. E. H. Alsdorf. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meetin9 of September 22, 1970 be approved,. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN WATERS reported the property at the SE corner of 30th and National was fenced with barbed wire and asked if action could be taken to alleviate the dangerous situation. Mrs. Stockman suggested it be declared a public nuisance because of its location. Moved by Waters, seconded by Hogue, this be declared a nuisance and the City staff be directed to take action to have this barbed wire fence at the SE corner of 30th and -National removed. Carricl by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. MAYOR MORGAN stated his intention of appointing young people to various City Boards and Commissions: Sandra Large and Michael Della to the Planning Commission, Vicky Bowie and Larry Emerson to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, Ronald D. Thomas and Richard Enriques to the Civil Service Commission, Robert Eareno to the Library Board of Trustees and J3ddie Peres to the Traffic Safety Committee. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, these young people be appointed as designated by the Mayor. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Mayor Morgan announced he would set aside one evening each month when he would meet with these young people. MAYOR MORGAN spoke in regard to the lending policies of large insurance companies where they circumvent the maximum 10% legal rate of interest by paying out only 80% of the actual value of the loan, by demanding 50% owner- ship of the project and all rents for the first five years in addition to the 105 interest on the loan and asked if the Council would consider a resolution or a letter to be sent to our federal legislators urging adoption of federal laws limiting the demands of these companies. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, the Council direct the City Manager to draw up a recommendation with the help of the Mayor and draft a letter or resolution to be pres!inted at the r2922ueetilac-treularipssay21. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. Absent: Camacho. THE PROCLAMATION OF NATIONAL PHARMACY WEEK (October 4-10, 1970) was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, 1122,...rociatisajat. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. THE PROCLAMATION OF UNITED CRUSADE CAMPAIGN MONTH (October 1970) was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 10/6/70 180 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the. Resolutions be presented for adoption by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. RESOLUTION NO. 10,183, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OP REAL PROPERTY (Las Palmas Park .. Snyder)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the Resolu- tion acce tin conve ante of zeal ro rt Las Palmas Park - Sn der be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. QRANT CP EASEMENT AND RESOLUTION NO. 10,184, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OP/GRANT OF RIGHT OF WAY TO SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY." Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, the Resolution authorizin execution of rant of ri ht of wa to San Diego Gas and Electric Company be approved.Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. RESOLUTION NO. 10,185, 'RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED TENTATIVE MAP OF SWEET - WATER MESA SUBDIVISION." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution a rovin revised tentative ma of Sweetwater Mesa Subdivision be a oved.. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY No report. APPROVAL, OF BILLS ANI) PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Parks Gas Tax (21060 Special Street Drainage Sewer Total $16,767.81 322.24 3,513.89 313.00 1,396.43 529.00 472.88 23 315.25 Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, they bibt. pprov_edpaid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None A Absent: Camacho. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTER in the amount of $102, 976. 3 was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the payroll be approved» Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Camacho. NEW BUSINESS A. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR OF CHULA VISTA requesting support of their resolution urging the Local Agency Formation Commission to adopt a policy of requiring annexation to municipalities for any areas which require urban services (resolution attached) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A COMMUNICATION PROM THE CITY MANAGER in regard to National City participa- tion in the cost of the "ROOTS OP CALIFORNIA CULTURE" EXHIBIT at South- western with attached letter from the Mayor of Chula Vista explaining the costs, contents of display, etc. were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A COMMUNICATION PROM THE SOUTH BAY CITIZENS' PLANNING COMMITTEE in regard to open space and asking support of enabling legislation empowering local government to effectively control rate of attrition of open space lands, especially those within urbanized areas, and legislation which offer tax incentives to owners who agree to keep their land "open" or in recreational uses was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, it be filed. Colleen Clopton, 2706 L Avenue, was present and asked favorable consideration of the 10/6/70 181 communication on behalf of the South Bay Citizens' Planning Committee. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY MANAGER requesting permission to calf for bids on the Plaza Boulevard Sewer, bids to be opened on November 4, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the request o_f_the City Manager to call for bids on Plaza Boulevard sewer be a roved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. APPLICATION FOR REFUND of $25.00 performance bond by DAVID POSADA, JR., 37 East 21st Street, approved by the Engineering Department, was presented* Mov ed by Reid, seconded by Waters, the appl is at i on Dav id Pos ada be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A COMMUNICATION FROM FRED EVARKION requesting permission to install a 2' mansard roof and a 2' planter at CAFE LA MAZE, 1441 Highland Avenue (Mansard roof will be not less than 101 above public property) was presented Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the item of the mansard roof and planter for Cafe La Maze be referred to the Cit Planner and other concerned de Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. artments. A. COMMUNICATION FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION in regard to a long-range program for saving or replacing street trees in the north section of the City with list of locations attached was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, this item 1Lon2-range program for saving or replacing street trees) be laid over for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A COMMUNICATION FROM JOHN CUNNI NGHAM , BASEBALL COACH, NATIONAL CITY COLLEGIANS, thanking the Mayor, City Council, and Mr. Maley for t heir support and reporting the Collegians won the Southern Division of the Collegiate Baseball League (overall record: 30 wins, 15 losses) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, a letter of a reciation be sent to Coach Cunningham and his letter, be filed (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A COMMUNICATION PROM THE CITY MANAGER IN REGARD TO INCREASE IN HEALTH INSUR- ANCE PREMIUM was presented. City Manager Osburn explained the necessity for the increase and that employee approval of the increase in dependents rate would be sought. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City accept the responsibility for this additional payment. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION in regard to the operation of the Swim Club was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A COMMUNICATION PROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE in regard to the fund request of the POLICE PISTOL TEAMS (Pistol Team request attached) was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, to communications be filed and the City Manager be directed to check to see who sponsors these team shoots because I am of the o inion that T if other cities s onsor these shoats we could too. Gary Pierwola, National City Police Pistol Team Representative, was present and spoke in regard to the request. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEL CERRO JUNIOR WOMAN' S CLUB in appreciation for Council's permission to hold their annual rummage sale, the proceeds of which will enable them to conduct 100 philanthropic projects, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. THE REQUEST OF THE SALVATION ARMY to place street kettles for their Share with Others Christmas Cheer Program at three locations within the City from November 27 through December 24, the Business License Clerk's report, and the License Collector's recommendation of approval were presented. Moved by 10/6/70 182 Hogue, seconded by Reid, the re uest of the Salvation Army to place three kettles in the City November 27 through_ December 24 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF OP POLICE requesting permission to appoint one new patrolman to fill the vacancy created by the possible permanent disability of Patrolman Robert L. Summers was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Hogue, the request of the Chief of Police to appoint a new patrolman be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. THE MINUTES of the regular meeting of the PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD of September 21 were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent Camacho. THE MINUTES of the regular meeting of the LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES of Septeiniher 2 were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY MANAGER filing four items with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary) : (1) Insurance endorsement dtd. 8/19/70 covering Redevelopment Agency to be made part of Policy ESU 10 06 44 Eagle Star Ins. Co., (2) Letter from Dept. of Human Resources Development dtd. 9/11/70 attaching two duplicate originals of Step Contract No. 46, (3) Certificate of Insurance dtd. 9/17/70 covering Parish of St. Matthew, 521 E. 8th St . , Policy GLA 923894, (4) Letter from City of Del Mar, dtd. 9/25/70 with copy of letter to Assemblyman John Stull urging completion of Interstate 805 on schedule as originally approved. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request for a 37' driveway at 1702 Harding Avenue, approved by both Planning and Engineering Departments. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the oversized driveway at 1702 Hardin bbe ap r�„off. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the request of William Klumpp, 1334 East l6th Street, for a no -fee benefit performance at the South Bay Plaza Mall on October 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the victims of the San Diego County fire, admission to be paid by food, clothing, staples, packages of bird seed, food for animals, etc.; Mr. Klumpp also requested permission to solicit. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, Mr. Klumn be allowed to hold his tall in South Plaza and that the license fee be excused but that he not be allowed to go from door to door. (amended motion) Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the request of Mr. . Maloney and Mr. Lathers re- garding the escrow for city -owned property at 24th Street and B Avenue; under the terms of the escrow they would pay a down and receive 1/3 of the property including Parcel A; they would like to receive Parcel B as well; Parcel 8 is a strip of land 40' x 150'. Mr. Osburn said he could see nothing wrong with this and, if Council approved, it could be included in the escrow instructions. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, Mr. Maloney and Mr. Lathers be allowed to take Parcel 28 also. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. CITY MANAGER OSSURN reported the problem of the Plaza Boulevard Sewer is being solved two ways; San Diego is installing sewer line down Rachael Avenue to the Spring valley sewer line and the contractor will be finished in about sixty days; this will take some 850,000 gallons off our sewer lines; we will be under construntion with our own sewer very soon, permission to go to bid having been approved tonight. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request for two overwidth drive- ways at 1820 E. Lath St. to furnish ingress and egress to 16 units, the re- quest will be on the Agenda next week with reports from Planning and Engineer- ing Departments. 10/6/70 183 CITY MANAGER 0SBURN announced the City received delivery of a $50,000 fire pumper this morning by rail. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of an announcement from the DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS that the STATE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ACT has been amended in an im- portant war. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the announcement from the Division of Highways be referred to the City Attorn y. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. CITY CLERK. MINOGUE reported receipt of communications from ASSEMBLYMAN PETE WILSON and the GOVERNOR'S LEGISLATIVE SECRETARY acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 10,172 in regard to completion of Interstate 805 as scheduled which are on file. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT, CITY OP SAN DIEGO, WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, fiscal year ended June 30, 1970 which is on file. THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S recommendation of approval of application for Zone Variance No. Z-75 (Arnold Gonzales, 1343 Ranger Road - from 20' to 17' Set- back to construct a family room addition) subject to four conditions was presented by Director of Planning Stockman. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, application for Zone Variance No. Z-75 by Mr. Gonzales be approved subject to the four conditions recommended by the Tannin Commission. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Waters. Absent: Camacho. THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S recommendation of approval of application for Zone Variance No. Z-76 (Joe C. and Ignacia P. Fernandez, 1007 Division - to permit use of C-3-3 property for single family residence) be approved subject to nine conditions was presented by Director of planning Stockman. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the application for Zone Variance No. Z-76 bar Mr. and Mrs. Fernandez be approved subject to the nine conditions recommended aim the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. HEARINGS THE CONTINUED USE DISTRICT HEARING on the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 1213 REGULATING SERVICE STATIONS TO PERMIT MAJOR MECHANICAL WORK and to require the removal of any vacant service station which has remained vacant for any consecutive period of twelve months was held at this time. Dr. Bernard Schemmer, 334 East 8th St., President, Chamber of Commerce, was pres- ent and read the recommendation of the Board of Directors and the Business and Industrial Development Committee to request the City Council and Planning Commission to amend the zoning ordinance to permit the repair of automobiles inside the buildings of service stations in the City, making necessary pro- vision for the cleanliness of the stations, etc. Dr. Schemmer said the Chamber was in favor of the proposed ordinance. No one else was present in this regard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and the ordinance be presented to the Council for first reading by title only. Discussion of the ordinance followed and it was stated the ordinance would permit one car only on the premises of a service station for major repair, the hours for major' repair work would be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and that the re- moval of service stations vacant for a period of over one year was deleted as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1213 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR CONTROL OF SERVICE STATIONS." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the Council inform the Bureau of Vocation- al Standards that we are of the- o inion that some kind of standard should be set is for the school in trainin or a erience a erson must have to be a mechanic and work on people's automobiles. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining: Reid. Absent: Camacho. 10/6/70 184 THE USE DISTRICT HEARING on the proposed ordinance governing the splitting of property into four or fewer parcels was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the certificate of publication was on file. Director of Planning Stockman read the Planning Commission recommendation the proposed ordinance be adopted. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the hearin9 be closed and the ordinance be resented to Council for first readin9 by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. ORDINANCE NO. 2 "AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY INTO FOUR OR FEWER PARCELS." THE HEARING ON THE INTENT TO VACATE AND CLOSE certain portions of 8 Avenue and 26th Street was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue reported the certificate of publication and the affidavit of posting were on file and that letters were received from the San Diego Gas and Electric Company and the California -American Water Company protesting the closing until easements were negotiated and acquired. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, was present and asked if there would be a street. Director of Planning Stockman answered this would merely close a portion of the street, there would still be a 60' street through the area. No one else was present in this regard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and the resolution of vacation be read by title onlx. City Attorney McLean said the order of closing would not be recorded until the easements were acquired. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. RESOLUTION NO. 10,186, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION CP ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OP B AVENUE AND 26th STREET." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the resolution authorizin the execution of order to vacate and close certain oortions of E Avenue and 26th Street be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the meeting be closed. Carried by unani MOUE; vote. Absent: Camacho. The meeting closed at 8:30 p.m. ft_ z---i—t—er---z- City Cler( Cit'of National C'ty„ Calif. The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of October 13, 1970. No corrections Correction as noted below 1.1.11.11001•01•00 11.0.101,0.1.1.1110* Mayor, Ci y National City, California 10/6/70