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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 11-17 CC MIN211 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. November 17, 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, McLean, 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 Elder Frank E. Miller, Church of the Latter Day Saints. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the re ular_meeting o November 10 ].970 be a roved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Moved by Hogue, because of the split vote on the new animal ordinance, the ordinance be presented to the Council again for adoption. Motion aied for lack of second. Moved by Hogue, the new animal control ordinance be brought back and presented to the Council with the items pertaining to the keeping of horses in the City in the new ordinance left out and the old method be put into the new ordinance and also the item pertaining to the keeping of monkeys be removed from the new ordinance and whatever regulations there are and the old ordinance be put into the new ordinance. Motion died for lack of second. COUNCILMAN WATERS spoke in regard to an article in the N. C. Star -News and said what they did to the people of this City was an injustice; he wanted to thank the Star -News for reporting to the people how diligently he was carry- ing out his duties of his office; that type of reporting has insulted a lot of good people who were sincere when they asked that items be checked; he was given a mandate by the people to help govern this City and to safeguard the taxpayers interest and he intended to do that whether it took 30 special reports or 60. COUNCILMAN WATERS said he also noticed in the local paper they were having fun with his requesting requirement of bedrooms large enough to accommodate king and queen size beds but it wasn't funny to roughly 28 people who re- quested him to look into this; today he received a letter from. the Southern California Zone National Association of Bedding Manufacturers; they spotted the item in the Star -News "King sized beds don't fit in National City bed- rooms; " the letter reads in part : "...National City is not the only area where bedrooms are being created too small for adequate uses. Hopefully, more architects and master planners will try to upgrade minimum standards led by such foresighted gentlemen as you." Councilman Waters said he re- ceived with it an information sheet which goes back to 1922; he would like the City Manager to read the letter and hand it over to the Planning staff for consideration. VICE MAYOR CAMACHO said he had to speak in reference to the Star -News article about the Council; he must protect the Council as well as himself; he was appointed to the Teen Age Post Committee; he and the Mayor met with the men who were going to work with them on the Teen Post and Mr. Ramirez said he knew a man in HUD who would help them put a second story gym on Casa de SSalud through a neighborhood funding project; Mr. Ramirez told them they would receive $9.00 for every $1.00 they would put into this project so they let Mr. Ramirez take it from there; he told them he would look into this and he would call him and Mr. Morgan and they could proceed from there; up to the time the article was in the newspaper Mr. Morgan and he had been waiting for Mr. Ramirez to bring this report to them; in the meantime, they have 11/17/70 212 looked into it and learned that under this type of programing the government will pay 65 2/3% and the City would have to pay 33 1/3%. MAYOR MORGAN publically thanked the San Quentin prisoners; when through the 7-Step Program they appealed for blood donors for the pastor at the First Baptist Church the prisoners donated 150 pints; no word came from San Quentin but when the pastor asked the blood bank for a report (he has used 70O or 800 pints of blood) he learned of the 150 pints of blood coming from the prisoners in San Quentin. The PROCLAMATION of "TOYS FOR TOTS WEEK" (November 16 - 20, 1970) was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the roclamation be ado ted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUi3ICATIONS KATHY DEDR ICI{, 919 C Avenue, was present and spoke in regard to the Head - start Program; they would like to get a "no fee permit" from National City to solicit funds to send 10 parents to Washington to protest the 13.45% cut to Headstart. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this lady's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. WALTER HALLAM, 2930 Division Street, President, San Diego County Conference, Pop Warner Football, was present and said he was directed by his Executive Board to extend thanks for the excellent turnout last Saturday at Sweetwater High School; it was their hope they all enjoyed the ball game; he had some tickets for the Classics and would give them to them after the Council meet- ing. MRS. HART, 3409 Menard Street, was present and requested the reinstatement of Mr. Milligan (who has been put back as a patrolman) as head of the Juvenile and Narcotics Department in National City; Mr. Milligan has given tremendously of his own free time to help these children and he has put a little bridge in their communication gap; they have asked many questions and have been told they deserve no answers to their questions; as residents of National City and as taxpayers, they feel they do, and as parents; if there is anything at all that they can do or anybody can do to reinstate this man as head of Juvenile and Narcotics where he is more needed. Mrs. Hart inquired if there was anything they could do; she was not alone; there were quite a few children in the audience, as they could see, and any one of them would speak for Mr. Milligan. Mayor Morgan instructed Mrs. Hart to call the City Manager's office and talk to him about it. Ruth Hitt, 3408 Menard Street, was present and said this was coming from the heart; she was told last night there wasn't anything unusual about a switch being made in a department but under certain conditions that have come up as of tonight, she felt there was more to it than what has been brought to the City Council ' s attention; she as a parent, taxpayer and voter would request that Mr. Milligan be reinstated. Ruth Swyers, 3402 Menard Street, was present and said she was also present on behalf of Mr. Milligan; she was one of those parents who always thought it would happen to somebody else but it did happen to her; Mr. Milligan straightened out her son, thank God; to see him treated this way was not right; he talked to her son when they could not talk to him; he straightened him out; he is 18 now and a young man; please reconsider. JOHN K. HOON, 1241 Ranger Road, was present and said he read the local news- paper and was extremely concerned about the article that Mr. Waters mention. ed because he was the one who turned in the bubble gum wrapper thing that they had a joke about; one of his little girls bought this bubble gum at a local store and brought it home and showed it to him (it said "The Fuzz" and shows a policeman riding a tank carrying a clui:4 it may seem like a trivial thing but that was what was wrong now with America and with all the cities; they avoid these trivial things. 11/17/70 213 RUBEN RU3IO, 1729 Cleveland Avenue, was present and said a group and the newspaper have a bandwagon to rezone the west side back to residential; last week he talked to quite a few people and property owners who live on the west side; they asked him to come and express their feelings; they feel this way that 15 years ago they had a fight in National City and at that time they decided the west side should stay as industrial and they would live with it; this is the way they feel now; they don't want to see that part go back to residential; one thing they would like to express to you is that they would like a review of the ordinance and an amendment added to ease the restrictions on people that have a small lot so they can build an extra building or something like that, would be more appreciated, than to go back to residential. MRS . GEORGE CALLUS, 533 E Avenue , was present and spoke on behalf of Mr. Milligan; Mr. Milligan's problem seems to be his paperwork; he can't get it all done; if he feels that maybe he can help some child or some young adult that was more important; she realized they needed paperwork for records and for other people to see; she would rather see a kid stay free from being an addict; if at all possible, if they could take it under consideration, maybe they could get Mr. Milligan a recorder and a secretary could type for him. Councilman Waters requested the City Manager report back to the Council. Councilman Reid said he had all the respect in the world for Mr. Milligan and he was a wonderful man besides a police officer, but it was his own re- quest that he got out of there; he put it in writing. Councilman Hogue re- quested the report include the qualifications that Mr. Milligan's replace- ment has: experience and background in the area of dealing with juveniles. City Manager Osburn said the whole police department is a training ground; they have 4 phases of work that they try to give them all experience in. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 10,212, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASE FOR INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY WEST OF TIDELANDS AVENUE WITH TARTAR WEBSTER & JOHNSON," was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, the re solution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,212 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. I NTR OD UCT I ON OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO., "An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1225 regulating drivers of for hire vehicles," was presented for first reading. City Attorney McLean said he should state that the City Manager's recommendation for this was attached to the agenda and this will provide for allowing resi- dent aliens to qualify for for hire permits which was in line with current law. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the first reading of the ordinance be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported the City Treasurer referred to him the matter of a debt of $142.70 between the City and the 7-Step Foundation, the fee for the use of Kimball Bowl; collection efforts have not been fruitful; he wish- ed to know whether the Council wanted to forego the money or to sue for it. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Council o on record as acre tin this debt and not prosecuting these people for collection of the move Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF i3I.,LS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 8,480.40 Traffic Safety 2,338.42 Park 318.68 Retirement 23,009.82 Sewer 251.43 Total $34, 398. 75 11/17/70 214 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: None. REFERRALS The report of the CITY MANAGER in regard to the handling of applications for overwidth driveways, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, this report be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The request for two oversized driveway curb cuts for property located between 24th and 26th Streets, between A and B Avenues (Joseph R. Lathers), approved by the Engineering and Planning Departments, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the City En9ineer's recommendation be approved that this request Le granted for the 2 oversizedri dvewa s at 24th and 6j Streets between A and B Avenues. Carried by unanimous vote. The request for an oversized driveway cut at 2115-2145 G Avenue (A. B. Beauchamp) and the recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director. of Planning the request be denied were presented. Moved by Hogue, the request for the oversized driveway cut at 2115-2145 G Avenue be approved. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Camacho, seconded. by .Reid, they follow nda the recommetion of the Cit En� inset and the .Director of Plannin and. deny the request at 2115 -2145 G Avenue for an oversized driveway. City Manager Osburn said this was discussed with Mr. Beauchamp and he thought the recommendation of the Planning and Engineering was to suggest the plot plans and building plans be revised to accommodate the property owned or that plans be held up until, the Council is petitioned for a street closing and the same is approved. Councilman Hogue asked the City Attorney if they could close the street tonight if they wanted to. City Attorney McLean said he didn't have a resolution tonight. Councilman Hogue inquired if they had to have a public hearing. City Attorney McLean replied the law was changed; the matter was referred to the Council and the Council said they wanted to continue to have closings of streets referred to the Planning Commission for report. Councilman Hogue said if he voted "yes" on this motion, did that mean that next week the City Attorney would bring back a resolution to close that street. City Attorney McLean said that was right. Carried by unani- mous vote. The request far an oversized driveway, 1533-1535 Q Avenue (Max Eberhardt) , and the recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Planning the request be denied were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the request for oversized drivewa at 1533-1.535 Q Avenue be denied as recommended by the City En9ineer and Director of Planning. Carried by unanimous vote. The request for oversized driveway at 1123 E. 7th Street (James T. Bashor) and the recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Planning it be approved were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Hogue, the request foroversized drivewa at 1123 E. 7th Street James T. Bashor and the recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Planning be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The application of SAN DIEGO AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., 3068 Adams Avenue, San Diego, for 2 ambulance permits (ambulances responding to emergency calls) was presented. City Clerk Minogue stated the Certificate of Insurance was attached to the agenda. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this request be denied. Donald F. Prior, President, San Diego Ambulance Service, Inc., 6960 Casselberry Way, San Diego, was present and said the reason they were asking for a permit to serve this area was not to come out here and estab- lish a business; right now the City is serviced by 2 ambulance companies whom they knew and he believed they had permits issued for 2 others to come out and serve on a call basis; this is what they were asking for also, it is to be allowed to come out and answer a specific request only, not to es- tablish a business here. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Hogue, 11/17/70 215 seconded by Camacho, thiscornpany be llowed to coraiu.micate backwards and forwards throgh our CityAra b ul an e Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the SENIOR CLASS ?RESIDENT, SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL, requesting permission to have a cavalcade from 24th Street north on National, east on 3th and south on Highland to the school, 6:00 to 6:45 p.m., Friday, November 20, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the communication from the Senior Class ?resident Sweetwater Hi h School,re- uestin perrnission to have a cavalcade from 24th Street north on National., east on 8th and south on Highland to the school between the hours 6:00 to ranted. (amended motion) Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from AL BEAUCRAM? requesting issuance of a building permit to construct 48 units on the half block between 21st and 22nd Streets east of G Avenue pending closing of the street to a 601 right of way was present- ed. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Ilm_IJA12AIIII for one week. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard to the hiring of a field representative for licenses and zoning was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the communication from the Cit Manager in regard to the hirin • of a field re res ntative for licenses and 209122EILIALAtalsa . Carried by unanimous vote. The Council considered the Joint Powers garding the Human Relations Commission: Manager recommending participation, and Manager of 7ista expressing the concern filed by unanimous vote. Agreement with San Diego County re - (a) Communication from the City (b) a communication from the City of the Vista City Council. Ordered A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard to the extension of Tide- lands Avenue was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this it be tabled until further information as to the cost to the citizens or to the City of National City can be brought in. Carried by unanimous vote. The Council considered the pedestrian overcrossing at 22nd Street across Newell Street: (a) Communication from the District Design Engineer, Divi- sion of Highways, forwarding copies of the cooperative agreement and stating the estimated cost to the City is $16,000.00; and (b) Communication from the City Manager recommending signing of the agreement. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, x2LtAtSLLf.L22theCitmanaerar)ineerbeiventhe right to continue with the construction of this over ass at this 22nd Street crossing at Newell. Carried by unanimous vote. Approval of a step increase for an eligible employee, Marie Mounts, Library, approved by the department head and City Manager, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this step increaseforeliiii.f. Mounts in the Liaam.22.erovedbthedeartr_zeadbearoved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing two items with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary): (1) Reinstatement Notice from Farks & Company, 5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, covering Bay Cities Ambulance, Inc. & O. Stephen Ballard & Ballard's Ambulance Service, 335 E Street, Chula Vista, effective 11/9/70; (2) Letter from San Diego County klater Authority dated November 2, 1S70 enclosing tabulations showing changes in quantity of water stored in San Vicente Reservoir as of October 31, 1970 and average monthly water deliveries in c.f.s. by Authority to member agencies for fis- cal year 1970-71, was presented. The request of GARRY HUMMEL, SPONSORSHIP CHAIRMAN, SOUTH BAY POP WARNER FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, for City participation in the annual National. City Bowl was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the request of the 11/17/70 216 Sponsorship Qhairman of the South Baj Pop Warner Football Association be ate. roved. Councilman Waters asked how much they wanted. Councilman Hogue said 300.00 was his motion. Garry Hummel was present and said they have 7 teams coming from Scottsdale, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Oceanside and the total amount of fellows in this is 360 participation plus our 360 boys and girls and that's 700; just figuring it at $1.00, they will pay the difference if it comes to $700.00, but he would appreciate...it 's a $1400.00 budget which they were carrying most of it plus the cost of housing everybody and they would appreciate a $500.00 donation. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the motion be to include the donation of $500.O0. Motion on the amendment carried by unanimous vote. Vote on the original motion carried by unani- mous vote. Mr. Hummel invited the Mayor, Council and everybody to the game and he would appreciate having somebody there that he could present a trophy to. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported they called for bids on the Annual Report; they gave out 7 bid forms; they received one bid from the Star -News: $3,150.00 using black and one additional color ink on white paper; it is suggested that $85.00 be adder] to this amount so that colored paper may be substituted for white; the result will be $3,235.00 for 12,000 copies of the Annual Report; also, the colored paper is not available in the 70# stock s.o they would have to ship in 60# paper and this was considered in the $85.00 addi- tional bid; we budgeted $4,000.00 for the annual report. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this bid be accepted and they have this report by the Star -News. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said the first item under the City Clerk's report was a notice from the County Hoard of Supervisors of one parcel of tax -deeded land to be auctioned for taxes in National City; the parcel is 27;0 x 1001 and is on the SE corner of 20th and Wilson; the amount due is $1,025.00; there is a house on it and he noticed tonight there was a light in the house so someone lives there. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, they authorize the City Manager to put in a bid. for buying this property of 3711 x 1001 �►n Wilson Avenue in National. Cit . Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue, Waters. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a, notice received from the Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, relative to revocation of regulations governing restricted areas in San Diego Harbor which was on file. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of application for blanket zone variance (No. Z-79 by Donald J. Ronayne) covering Units No. 1 and 2 of the National Award Homes subject to 6 conditions; she recommended their recommendation be upheld. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, regarding Variance No. Z-.791..they go along with_ the recommendation of the Cit Planner. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN recommended Agenda Items a (Application for Zone Change No. C-70 from R-2, Two -Family Residence Zone, to R-4, Multiple Family Residence Zone, 20th Street to 24th Street, Granger to Lanoitan) and b (Proposed amendment to Ord. No. 1140 regulating on -premises outdoor ad- vertising in certain areas bordering state freeways) under the report of the Director of Planning be set for public hearing before the City Council on December 15. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Director of'lannin r s recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/17/70 217 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, 1..12(2Lalae3eclansit. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:30 p,m. c, CitIrCller City of National City, Calif. The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of November 24, 1970. No corrections 17-1 Correction as noted below Mayor anal City, California 11/17/70