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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 07-08 CC MIN105 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFCRNIA July 8, 195. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was call- ed to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. Council members present: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Foster, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman, Watts. CITY CLERK MINOGUE asked for a correction to the minutes of June 24th; the vote on Resolution No. 9859 "Valet Parking" was given as being unanimous and should have shown Vice Mayor Reid and Mayor Morgan voting nay. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of June 24th be corrected as stated by the City Clerk. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE asked for approval of the minutes of July 1 with a correc- tion (typographical error in the numbering of two resolutions.) Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 1st be approved with the correction requestedby the City Clerk. Carried by unan- _ imous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager and the City Engineer study Highland Avenue north of 30th St. to see if they can remove approxi- mately 80' of red curbing on the east side and report. Councilman Colburn inquired if this would change the white center lines. City Manager Osburn said they would include it in the report. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated it was nice to drive down Plaza Boulevard and see no black hillsides; they are now mowing the hillsides rather than burning them. MAYOR MORGAN said the City Manager was considering installing a traffic con- trol light with left turn arrow at Plaza Boulevard and Highland Avenue at a cost of approximately $30,000.00; if the traffic control is installed, they will have to red curb back from the corner to allow for left turn slot. The Mayor said there was a possibility the Council would deny red curbing because of protests, they should not spend engineering time on it; and suggested the item be on next week's agenda. Councilman Hogue said he saw no need for putting this on the agenda; perhaps after Plaza Blvd. is widened there will be no problem. Mayor Morgan said if they did not have a left turn slot they would not need the traffic control light. Councilman Hogue said the light would be needed after the street was widened; Mr. Chaney of the California Highway Department says the present slot is dangerous as the street is not wide enough. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, there be no further study of traffic control light at Highland and Plaza Boulevard. Councilman Hogue said he did not understand this as they already had a light there; they should leave it as it is until they get the street widened. Mayor Morgan said it is required to have a slot with this type control signal; there is no use engin- eering this if one is not to be installed. Councilman Camacho suggested they study this and it brought back for discussion; he had not been aware that it would be presented tonight; he desired more time. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, this item be laid over until next week so they can see what the Mayor is talking about. Carried by unanimous vote. JOSEPH MINOGUE, 808 Ethel Place, President, South 3ay Historical Society, was present and said the Society authorized him to accept on their behalf the offer of the developer (Frank Whittington) of the Granger property the three Granger buildings (Granger Hall, carriage house and the residence) without charge, the only stipulation was that the buildings be removed from the pro- perty; the developer agreed to give the Society $1,000.00 toward the moving of these buildings and a reasonable time in which to move them; he is also donating the organ for which he has received a written offer of $3,500. Mr. Minogue said support would be needed to raise money to move the buildings and 7/8/69 lob co restore them; obtain the land to put them on; generate a program to make it all worthwhile. Mr. Minogue requested the City to donate City -owned land. on 4th east of Palm to house the complex and to authorize the Mayor to sign z letter of intent to make this property available to the South Bay Historical Society; details could be worked out as they progressed. Mayor Morgan in- quired if they were asking the City for money. Mr. Minogue replied he was asking the City for land only; the people would be asked for money. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Council go on record as intending to lease the land to the Historical Society and that it be referred to the City Mana- ger and City Attorney for preparation of a resolution. (amended motion). Vice Mayor Reid suggested the City Manager make sure the building can be moved and also consider a site on D Avenue. City Manager Osburn said he discussed this with Mr. Minogue yesterday; the site they selected after consideration was the one on 4th, east of Palm Avenue; he thought leasing the land for $1.00 a year or whatever the Attorney says is legal would be better than giving it away. Mr. Minogue said there was no point in asking the people for money to move the buildings unless they knew they would have land. Mayor Morgan said a report could be given next week. Mr. Minogue said the developer (Mr. Whittington) has had people look at the building recently and they said the fire damaged the ceiling but had not damaged the structure sufficiently to endanger the moving. Carried by unanimous vote. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and inquired if at least $5.00 was included in the budget for the installation of a gate at the ramp to the Civic Center to eliminate the existing hazard. Mayor Morgan said the City Manager assured them during budget sessions they had the money to do it and it will be done this coming year. CHARLES MICONE, 440 Plaza Boulevard, was present and inquired if a traffic light was being considered for the corner of D and Plaza Boulevard. RESOLUTION NO. 9870, "RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ANNEXATION LEGISLATION REFORM IN CALIFORNIA," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the res- olution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN stated the Council instructed him to protest the issuance of an on -sale beer license to the Pizza Hut at 2030 Highland Avenue, they have filed a new application in which they include as conditions for their license all of the conditions that the Chief of Police recommended in his re- port. The City Attorney recommended the Council withdraw their protest. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the protest be withdrawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $15,112.99 Traffic Safety 1,152.04 Park 1,514.38 Retirement 17,044.54 Special Street 10,534.63 Drainage 33.51 Sewer 1,958.74 Total $47,350.83 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the bills be approved and paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. The report of DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING BIGGS in regard to Building Condemnation Procedures (time limits), was presented. Ordered filed by unan- imous vote. 7/8/69 107 :he CITY CLERK'S report of the opening of sealed bids for the improvement c-` 27th Street, A to D Avenue, and A Avenue, 27th Street to 28th Street, Spec. No. 746: T. B. Penick & Sons $22,078.82; R. E. Hazard Contracting Company $22,896.81; V. R. Dennis Company $19,598.39; and Griffith Company $24,577.92 (Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Posting Notice to Bidders on file) and the City Engineer's recommendation the low bid of V. R. Dennis be accepted and all others rejected, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the following two reso- lutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9871, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (27th Street and 'A' Avenue, Assessment District No. 168)." [Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9872, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE (27th Street and 'A' Avenue, Assessment District No. 168)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from MAYOR MORGAN in regard to a request for elimination of red curb on 8th Street at Euclid Avenue, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the red curbing on 8th Street be removed. Councilman Col - burn inquired what length of curb'was being referred to. Councilman Hogue said his motion meant the curb needed for the left hand turn lane. Council- man Colburn stated he was against the motion; there are two sides to the street and there is one lefthand turn lane that he thought was vitally nec- essary, although the other one could probably be eliminated; he would rather see a study made; they were starting a bad practice of not obtaining pro- fessional advice. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. A request for Partial Payment No. 2 (period from 6/1 through 6/30) from RAYMOND D. HAAS in the amount of $18,799.74 for alterations and additions to the Library certified by the architect, was presented. RESOLUTION NO. 9873, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITURES (Alterations and Additions to Public Library)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. A communication from JOHN W. HOPKINS, FEDERAL FINANCIAL PROGRAMS OFFICER, FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION, CALIFORNIA DISASTER OFFICE, stating FY 1970 Program Paper submitted for civil defense activities is approved, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the communication be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN BETTY WILSON of the TOWN AFFILIATION ASSOCIATION in regard to the Sixth Annual United States -Mexico Sister City Conference, was presented. City Manager Osburn stated this was a National Town Affiliation Conference particularly aimed at Mexican and American Sister cities; we have budgeted money for this purpose. Mayor Morgan recommended they send Mr. & Mrs. Ruben Rubio and Councilman Camacho to the conference. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Rubio be authorized to attend the conference and the City Manager.write Tecate (Sister City) a letter ask- ing them to attend the conference. (amended motion). Councilman Colburn recommended in the communication with Tecate they encourage their attendance by offering thentransportation since we would be attending also. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 9847, IM?ROVEMENT OF ORANGE, 18TH TO 2OTH STREET, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NC. 170, was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated the Certificate of Publication and the Affidavits of Posting and Mailing were on file; there are no written protests but she was handed a letter signed by W. W. Mangelsen, owner of property at 1833 Orange, just after tonight's meeting opened which she gave to the City Engineer. City Engineer Foster stated he read the letter and talked to Mr. Mangelsen briefly; he does not object to the job but has a problem in regard to the 7/8/69 109 curb and driveways; he requested Mr. Mangelsen to call him and they will gn out and look at the property; he felt the problem could be worked out; how- ever, at the moment he felt this should be considered a protest; he recommene-- ed Council adopt the resolution to proceed with the work. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the hearing be closed and the matter referred to the proper authorities. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the following two resolutions be present- ed by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9874, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK (Orange Street - 18th Street to 20th Street, Assessment District No. 170)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the .Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9875, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE (Orange Street - 18th Street to 20ti Street, Assessment District No. 170)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the EXECUTIVE OFFICER to the LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, dated June 25th, in regard to the "Duckpond Annexation" recommend- ing approval and that National City consider providing fire protection in Lincoln Acres and the staff provide assistance to the City, was presented. City Manager 0sburn stated this annexation has been approved; as soon as the City receives the Agency's resolution a resolution initiating the annexation will be presented to the Council. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the NATIONAL CITY RODEO ASSOCIATION requesting help in the form of an advertisement in the program book with proceeds to be used to help build a Serviceman's Center in National City, was presented. Moved by Hogue, these people be informed to contact City Manager Osburn about the type of help they are interested in and he inform the Council. Motion died for lack of second. City Manager Osburn said they were asking the City to take an ad in their program; one-half page is $150.00, full page is $250.00, page 3 is $350.00 and the back page is $400.00. Councilman Colburn recommended the City Manager communicate with Mr. Lowery and Mr. Jenner to remind them the City will be participating by having City employees preparing the field, etc. and any help from the City should be considered on that basis and not by a paid ad in a program. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City take a half -page ad to help with the rodeo advertising. Councilman Colburn suggest- ed the Council consider an estimate on their participation this year before they spend another $150.00. Councilman Camacho said they did not ask the Lions Club for a report on how much money the City spent helping them and they don't have to have a report on what they will be spending now; this is part of a community endeavor. Councilman Colburn said he was protesting this type of spending of City funds on the grounds they were already participating to a very substantial amount of money. Motion to take a half -page ad carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. A communication from the SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY enclosing their resolution urging early authorization of construction of the proposed Periph eral Canal as part of the California Water Project and urging Council conside- adoption of a similar resolution, was presented. City Manager Osburn recommen- ded National City adopt a resolution. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. The request of SIGMA PHI GAMMA SORORITY for a no -fee license to hold a rummage sale in the South Bay Plaza Shopping Center July 12th and the City Treasurer's recommendation of approval, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Applications for refund of $25.00 performance bonds by: (1) DONAID GRABLE, 2824 L Avenue, and (2) JAY K. WOODARD, 1441 E. 17th Street, both approved by the Engineering Department, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the refunds be approved and warrants drawn for the same. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/8/69 109 CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter signed by the Mayors of Oak- land, Berkeley, Emeryville and the Chairman of the Alameda County Mayors' Council in relation to the defeat of AB 2057 and SB 347 which will be heard on the loth of this month. Moved by Hogue, this item be filed. Motion died for lack of second. City Manager Osburn said the Bills relate to the propos- ed super -governmental agency in the San Francisco Bay area; it is regarding who would be responsible for the zoning, etc. and the cities are urging National City to support them in their fight against this; if it can happen there, it can happen anywhere else in the State. The City Manager recommend- ed they authorize the Mayor to sign the two slips received in the letter: one is addressed to the Senate and the other one to the League of California Cities showing National City is in support of these mayors; it would be mail- ed tonight after the meeting. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Hogue. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated he had a letter regarding the value of two parcels of property to be used in construction of the National City Public Works Yard and recommended he be authorized to place checks in escrow for this amount and the City file suit to get possession of the property so they can get in and make engineering and soil tests for the Public Works Yard; they will ne- gotiate with the people after the action has been started, Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Council- man Colburn said this was a reverse system of obtaining the property; they voted to locate the facility in an area where they don't have the rights to the property; they spent thousands of dollars in engineering and planning and still do not have the rights to the property; it is a shame the property was not secured before the money was spent or that the move to locate the Public Works Yard was not made to an area where the property was available. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a verbal request from an electrical contractor or company in the San Diego area stating they have permission from the Port Authority to establish an experimental station in the Tidelands for a period of 90 days; this area will be fenced, they will have a guard on duty at all times and will be removed by September loth of this year; this is. necessary to field test a piece or pieces of equipment for a governmental agency; he recommended they follow the Port Authority's authorization for the company to establish at this location for a period of 90 days. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated the special population estimate conducted by the State set National City's population at 51,600 people prior to July 1st; City Attorney McLean has given his decision that according to State law the Council members are now entitled to $250.00 per month salary. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the salaries of the members of the National City City Council be increased to $250.00 per month as is provided in Section 36516 of the California Government Code, based on our estimated population as report- ed by the State Department of Finance, and the payment be retroactive to July 1st. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said in regard to valet parking established on National Avenue, there appears to be a lack of authority for the police to tow away a vehicle; he recommended an amendment to allow the police to tow away a vehicle in this zone from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and any other requirements required to establish this. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from the Chief of Police regarding the red parking zone a.t Ace Antenna Service; this will be brought back to Council next week along with a recommendation after the inspection. 7/8/69 110 CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated due to the recent population estimate the City will have additional monies available for gas tax projects during 1969-70 and he recommended he be authorized to hire outside engineers to proceed with the plans for widening l6th Street from D to Highland Avenue (possibly having this done by Christmas) to alleviate the traffic congestion in the vicinity of the post office. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Mayor Morgan stated his mother lives in property he owns on this street. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. CITY MANAGER CBBURN stated the salary schedule as recommended by the Finance Committee was ready to be presented; it provides a 10o pay raise for all City employees. RESOLUTION NO. 9876, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING SALARY SCHEDULES FOR 1969-70," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of letters of acknowledgment of Resolution No. 9854 (Opposing Inflation) from: Murray L. Weidenbaum (for the Secretary of the Treasury), Noble M. Melencamp (for the President) and Vernon L. Sturgeon (for Governor Reagan). CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a letter from San Diego City Librarian Clara E. Breed enclosing an executed copy of the Second Fmendment (Serra Agreement). Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unani- mous vote. The meeting closed at 8:22 p.m. City Cle City of National Ci!', California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of July 15, 1969. No corrections Correction as noted below. Mayor, City of 7/8/69