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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 12-08 CC MIN231 MINUTaS OF THE REGULAk MEETING OF THE CITY COJMCIL OF THii CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA December 8, 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, 4aters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: 3ourcier, 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 Mr. E. H. Alsdorf. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the re ular meeting of 1:1.1:11L2,121111Ls4221.5=4. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS VICE MAYOR CAMACHO presented a plaque to the Mayor in appreciation of the City's participation in the South Bay Pop Warner Football League. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MRS. 8ILL HART, 3409 Menard Street, was present and requested the right to speak under Referrals in regard to the Narcotics Division. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the No. 1 Item underReferrals (Communication from City Manager in regard to monies available for additional police officers and cost--afestaishin"—a-TrgiZeNarcoticsEsureatTh--------e u,ouhtonthefloor at the present time. Carried by unanimous vote. Mrs. Lawrence H. Weber, 405 E. 26th St., was present and said she wanted to speak under Oral Communica• tions and not on this particular item. Mayor Morgan said they had an item now they would have to finish and then they would come back to her. REFERRALS Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the City Man.ver's recommendation to set up a Narcotics Division as $14 000 is available for the balance of the ear and this wa the Chief of Policels re9uest which they took out of the bud et on account of mone •) be approved for him for the rest of this fiscal ear and theft if we have enou h money at the next bud et sessions it will be permanent. City Attorney McLean said if he understood the motion correctly, Mr. Reid was moving that the Police Department would establish a Narcotics Division staffed by 2 officers and a police matron and with the necessary equipment. Mrs. William Hart thanked the Council for the motion to establish a Narcotics Division, inquired what the people could do to have Officer Milligan transferred to the Narcotics Division, and reported on a meeting with the Chief of Police. The Mayor, City Attorney and members of the City Council explained the history and workings of the Civil Service Commission and indicated they could not direct the Chief of Police to trans- fer Mr. Milligan. The City Attorney stated employees' employment rights are protected by the Civil Service Ordinance and that if rights were violated, the employee has redress to the Civil Service Commission, with the right to appeal of the decision before the Council and the Court. Gene Berry, 1226 Roselawn, was present and inquired about Officer Milligan's being transferred to the Narcotics Division. Phillip R. Milligan, 2441 M Avenue was present and asked the City Attorney what part of the Civil Service rules allowed his personnel file to be released without his knowledge or opportunity to answer. Arthur Mournian, 2721 3 Avenue was present and asked how they could get a new police chief if it was found that he was acting out of order. Council- man Waters said last week the Mayor directed the City Manager to see that someone was made available to speak to Mrs. Frost's class on narcotics and inquired if that had been done. The City Manager said the Chief of Police had been in touch with the school principP1 and a meeting will be scheduled. 12/8/70 232 Moved by Waters, consideration be given to the possibility of Mr. Milligan being reinstated on a probationary period, maybe for 6 months or until he was late or falls down on his duties, when they set up the Narcotics Division. Died for lack of second. Phillip R. Milligan stated in regard to rotation of detectives after 90 days there is no such thing as normal rotation because they receive a cut in pay on transfer to patrolman. Bill Hart, 3409 Lenard. Street, was present and spoke about the young man who admitted he was a narcotics addict at the last Council meeting. Craig Johansen, 3444 Menard Street, was present and asked if the City Manager cared about kids and said the Narcotics Division would not be half as good without Officer Milligan. Donald R. Jones, 2406 East 19th Street, was present and spoke to the subject of action taken when an employee does something wrong. Mrs. Mary Holthaus, 1233 Palmer Way, (representing the South Bay Narcotics Division of Chula Vista, National City and Imperial Beach) was present and thanked the Council for creating the Narcotics Division; there was a problem; Mr. Milligan was an outstanding man and has rapport with young people and what he has been able to do with the kids was fantastic. Walter Piazzoni, 2707 Virginia Drive (teacher at Sweetwater High School) said about 60 of his students have tried one drug or another; it is hard to get a good teacher and it is hard to get a good man; when you find someone who gets along with kids, you better hang on to him; if there is anyway to get Phil back in, it should be done. Teresa Simms, 2443 N Avenue, was present and spoke. Jack Carper, 108 East 5th Street, was present and inquired about the cost of training new men in narcotics; he said if you have a good pitcher why take him out of the ball - game. Mrs. John Taylor, 1034 B Avenue, was present and related the story of her dog having been picked up some years ago and the Mayor's role in getting the dog back from the pound on a Saturday; he interfered then but he said he couldn't interfere to help the children. Motion to establish a Narcotics Division within the Police Department for the balance of the fiscal year carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Continued) MRS. L. H. WEBER, 405 E. 26th Street, was present and said she had a petition and a letter signed by the Principal of the 0livewood School; she was asking the support of the Council when she submits this tomorrow to the (Traffic) Safety Commission to help them in establishing a 4-way stop at the corner of 26th and 0 Avenue; it has become a speedway. Mayor Morgan said she should present her petition to the Traffic Safety Committee. Mrs. Weber said she intended to but she was asking for the support of the Council. Mayor Morgan said all the boards and committees in National City take care of recommen- dations to the Council; this is the way it is all handled. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be read bz title. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Continued) AL ALVARADO was present and said he would like to speak under Oral Communica- tions; Nancy (Hokenson) asked him to spalp on her behalf because she had to leave, Mr. Alvarado said Nancy asked him to thank the Council for their support for her year of "National City SAyree Junior Miss" and to invite them Saturday at 7:30, National City Junior Ht..gh School, for the 5th Annual Junior Miss affair. Mayor Morgan said Miss Hokenson was an outstanding young lady and he was sorry business ha4 taken so long and she had to leave. AL ALVARADO spoke on behalf of Ike. Milligan; he hoped Mr. Milligan would be given consideration; he felt that Mr. Milligan has the key to communication with the youth; he was interested in them and they need such a man as Mr. Milligan. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Continued) RESOLUTION NO. 10,225, "RESOLUTION ANNULLING EASEMENT GRANTED .BY RESOLUTION 6831 (Recorded 1-17-57, Book 6422, p. 249 of Official Records)". Moved by Waters, seconded by Hogue, Resolution No. 10,225 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 12/8/70 233 RESOLUTION NO. 10,226, "RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (South- land Industrial Park Unit No. 2)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,226 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,227, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Plaza Boulevard Interceptor. Sewer, Specification No. 761)," Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,227 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,228, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING EUCLID AVENUE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2." Moved by Waters, seconded by Hogue, Resolution No. 103228 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO, 10,229, 'RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Metropolitan Shopping Square, Incorporated)," Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,229 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,230, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION QUIT- CLAIM DEED TO METROPOLITAN SHOPPING SQUARE, INCORPORATED." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10 230 be ado ted. Carried by unanimous vote INTRODUCTION cE ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO., , "An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1236 as amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City amending the Transportation Center Planned Development Zone and the Transportation Center Support Planned Development Zone within Phase II of the E. J. Christman Business & Industrial Park," was presented for the first reading. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Tatters, the first reading of the ordinance be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said the Council already had his report. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Capital Outlay Park Gas Tax 2106 Special Street Trust & Agency Drainage Sewer Total $ 6,769.54 186.26 229.64pp 598.33 120,00 40.00 25.00 7,166.02 440.65 l5 575.44 Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, these bills be a roved and warrants e drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $105,092.98 was pre- sented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: None. REFERRALS (Continued) The report of the CITY MANAGER on vacant service stations within the City was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, it be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A communication from the CITY MANAGER reporting that Mr. T. O. Prior, General Manager, San Diego Transit Corporation, would be in the audience and will answer questions was presented. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Prior how they arrived 12/8/70 234 at a figure making National City:s higher than El Cajon or Chula Vista. Councilman Reid asked since the company was losing money how did they negoti- ate the wage increase and come up with the highest paid drivers in the country. Councilman Reid inquired what would happen if they keep losing money and say on June 1 they want more money from this city. Mayor Morgan asked if he had thought about the County taking this over; he talked to some of the members of the Board of Supervisors and they are willing to accept this. Councilman Waters said originally the bus company solicited spaces in the City and paid the City a 2% return; you are asking for a certain amount of money besides; this is publically owned and he felt they had very poor management because say the City would give them this type of money; that doesn't give them the right to manage the taxpayers money poorly; their bids against private enterprise (which is other local bus companies) was in the amount of $13.54 for the San Diego Unified School District and the competition was $20.00 and $24.00„ their nearest rival; with the problem they are having in loss of revenue, it appeared they were bidding low for a reason; even if it was to keep their bus drivers busy, he thought sometimes they might have too many bus drivers. Councilman Hogue asked why the difference in the cost (between National City and other cities); wasn't it because National City was in between San Diego and outlying cities; to communicate to outlying cities, the bus travels through our city and National City has to compensate for that. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Prior to furnish them with a copy of all of the routes in National City. Councilman Waters said he agreed with the Mayor; when this City of only 8 square miles will pay more than Chula Vista with 25 square miles; this should be adjusted a little as we should not have to pay more than a city larger than us. Councilman Hogue inquired what the number was of administrative employees and bus drivers employed by the company. Mayor Morgan told Mr. Prior they appreciated his coming out. NEW BUSINESS An application for a new off sale beer and wine license by OSCAR M. and PRANCES B. GUERRA, DBA GUERRA'S MEXICAN FCOD TO GO, 1331 Harding Avenue, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the application for a new off sale beer and wine license by Oscar M. and Prances B. Guerra dba Guerra's Mexican Food -to -Go 1331 Harding Avenue be filed. Oscar Guerra, 1331 Harding Avenue, was present. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The request of SIDNEY E. BLACK to move a 6-unit apartment building from 408 US" Avenue to 124 E. 17th Street: (a) recommendation of the Director of Building & Housing the request be granted subject to 6 conditions; and (h) the recommendation of the Director of Planning the request be approved sub- ject to 10 conditions, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the re nest of Mr. Black to move a 6-unit a artment be ranted with the recommendations of the ?Tannin Commission bein com lied with and the Direc- tor of Buildin & Housin . Sidney E. Black, 1653 Evergreen, Imperial Beach, was present, Carried by unanimous vote. Communications were presented ,� regard to school property at the SE corner of 8th and E Avenue: (a) from the District Superintendent, National School District, stating the Board of Trustees acted favorably upon an offer to purchase said property and that if sale is consumated they may exercise a 30-day cancella- tion clause in the lease agreement with the City and request vacation by January 1; (b) Copy of communication from the City Manager to Father Figgess, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, advising him of the School Board action and stating they may be a serious problem of relocating the surplus food program. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, these items be filed ertainin to the school property at the SE corner of 8th and E. City Manager Osburn replied they were trying to find another site and may have something by next week if everything worked out. Councilman Waters suggested the use of Welfare Agency's new offices on 30th Street. City Attorney McLean said one of the conditions of the Planning Commission approval was that the building be occupied only by administrative personnel of the Welfare Department and would not involve their clients coming to that location; the Planning Commission said that was not consistent with the industrial zoning. Carried by unani- mous vote. 12/8/70 235 A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard to the League of California Cities League Bulletin relating to the financial crisis of cities and a copy of a letter from the MAYOR, CITY OF PASADENA to the Hon. Frank Lanterman re- questing his commitment to support and sponsor legislation proposed in the letter to alleviate financial crisis, were presented. Ordered filed by unan- imous vote. A communication from the SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO. reporting they have budgeted $2,610,000.00 for the year 1971 for converting overhead electric lines to underground - amount allocated for conversions within City will be $64,210.00, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Hogue, this be filed and we thank them. Carried by unanimous vote. A. communication from the CITY ENGINEER in regard to applications for over- sized driveways and recommending amendments to Ordinance 851 was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved pertaininc, to the su ested amendment to Ordinance 851. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the PRESIDENT, NATIONAL CITY POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, endorsing actions of Chief Cagle and stating that the Police Department under Chief Cagle's leadership has enjoyed a remarkable unity of effort, was pre- sented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, this item from the President of the National City_Police Officers Association be filed. Frank Chenelle, NCPOA, was present and said he would like very much (due to the fact their letter was taken out of context by 3 different newspapers) to have this communication read into the minutes. The City Clerk read aloud the letter from the National City Police Officers Association to the City Manager, dated December 3, 1970. Carried by unanimous vote. A copy of a communication from the VICE PRESIDENT of ALFRED M. LEWIS, INC. in appreciation of aid given that company by the National City Police Department was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The minutes of the regular meeting of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE of November 25 were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Traffic Safety Committee of November 25 be approved and the Council direct the Ma or to resent a certificate signed by the Mayor to Mr. Ellis and Mr . Thomas Dollar for their many years of service to the City of National City. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION for an extension of the 90-day appointments for temporary Park personnel (Messrs. Mason, Norman, Tellez and Vidrio, Park Caretaker I), was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this re uest of the Director of Parks & Recreation for an extension of the 90-►da a ointments for tars orar Park ersonnel Messrs. Mason, Norman, Tellez and Vidriot be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the FIRE CHIEF for an extension of time for temporary employee C. H. Butcher was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the request of the Fire Chief for an extension of time for stem rar ernloee C.I1. h Butcerb ,e approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Approval of step increases for eligible employees, approved by department heads and the City Manager for: Henry W. Shelton, Fire Department; Maria Singelton, Police Department; Ben Nakata, Park Department; V. Duncan, Library, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, the step increases be a roved for ell ible em to ees Henr W. Shelton Maria Sin Belton Ben Nakata and V. Duncan. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing two items with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary) : (1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the .Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District dated November 3, 1970; (2) Certificate of Insurance from Pete Buffo & Assoc. Insurance, 1269 E. Broadway, El Cajon, covering Allen J. Riggs, Jr. and Vella Mae Riggs, 12/8/70 236 3910 Bancroft Street, San Diego, Policy No. NSL4184634, was presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request for a 45' curb cut at 2039 L Avenue; this Will be on the next agenda with reports from the departments. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from Edwin W. Thomas, Assistant Cabinet Secretary, Governor's Office, in regard to the resolution relating to the South Bay ramps, Coronado Bay Bridge. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the California Council on Intergovern- mental Relations publication "Allocation of Public Service Responsibilities" which was on file, CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of copies of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company's petition and petition for hearing on Modification of Application 52250 for order authorizing Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and authority to increase rates by surcharge and the Public Utilities Commission's order Preliminary to Issue of Certificate which was on file. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unani- mous vote. The meeting closed at 9:47 p.m. (\'') City Clerk City of National City, alif. The foregoing minutes were approved by the city Council of National City at the regular meeting of December 15, 1970. No corrections EliiCorrection as noted below Mayor, Cit . o' National City, California