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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 07-15 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA July 15, 196S 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: Biggs, Foster, Kerr, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman, Watts. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osborn followed with invocation by the Rev. Gerald Kuehn, Calvary Baptist Church. CITY CLERK MINOGUE asked for a correction to the minutes of June 17th and 24th by adding "Carried by unanimous vote" pages 88, para. 11 and 91, para. 3. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the corrections be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 8, 1969 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated the Finance Committee recommended approval of the Police Department budget excluding one item; he asked the Council to re -con- sider the Chief's recommended reorganization of present staff without adding employees; the cost for this would be approximately $2,000.00 per year; the City Manager says the possible 20 tax reduction would be close to $10,000.00 per year; the Council might find the $2,000.00 by reducing taxes 10 rather than 20. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request of the Chief in regard to the reconstruction of the Police Department be authorized and it become effective immediately. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO requested a report as to the possibility of reimbursing the Police Reserve for the hours they contribute; they pay for their uniforms, guns, cleaning bills, etc. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to give a re- port on this. COUNCILMAN HOGUE requested a report as to why the improvement of Q Avenue south of 4th St. has not been completed. COUNCILMAN HOGUE asked City Manager Osburn and Director of Planning Stockman why the sidewalk on Harbison in front of the Alpha Beta and Texas Liquor stores was not completed. City Manager Osburn said they contacted the owner of the property and received no answer. City Engineer Foster stated his de- partment communicated with the owner; Alpha Beta Market indicated they will install theirs but the filling station hasn't quite completed theirs; his department will determine who did what; they will get it done. Councilman Hogue requested a report on this within two weeks. MAYOR MORGAN reported receipt of a call from Congressman Bob Wilson; he is working diligently on retaining funds for the smoke abatement for the Navy Fire Fighting School in the budget; he sent a letter to Senator L. Mendel Rivers encouraging him and his committee to leave this in the budget. MAYOR MORGAN stated Mr. Joseph Minogue is working to raise money to move Granger Hall from 8th Street to 4th Street; anyone wishing to contribute money should send it to "FIGHT"; it's a large project and will take a lot of work; he felt if the job could be done, Mr. Minogue could do it. Mayor Mor- gan presented his personal check as a contribution toward the project. MAYOR MORGAN presented 25 year service pins to James Webb and Delbert Cronk, Police Department and 20 year service pins to City Treasurer Ida Mae H. Kerr and Director of Building & Housing Biggs. 7/15/69 112 STANLEY KORGIE, PRESIDENT, NATIONAL CITY PONY LEAGUE, 2012 Valle Vista Avereae, was present and introduced H. R. Mendoza, Tournament Chairman and Miss Tony Vasquez and Miss Cindy De Moss, each a "Miss Pony". Tournament passes were presented to the Mayor, Council and various department heads. Mayor Morgan said the City appreciated the work of Mr. Korgie and others with the Pony and Little Leagues. MAYOR MORGAN expressed appreciation for those helping with the Swim Meet last week; over 1900 people participated Saturday and Sunday. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the following nine resolutions be pre- sented by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9877, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. RESOLUTION NO. 9878, "RESOLUTION URGING THE EARLY AUTHORIZATION OF THE CON- STRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED PERIPHERAL CANAL AS A PART OF THE CALIFORNIA WATER PROJECT, EITHER JOINTLY WITH AGENCIES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR SINGULARLY BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9879, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (15th and 'G')." Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9880, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PUR- POSES (A Portion of 'G' Avenue)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9881, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION QUIT- CLAIM DEED (Frank J. Sarn)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9882, "RESOLUTION REGARDING VALET PARKING SERVICE (Pleasure Club - 730 National Avenue.)' Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Reid, Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 9883, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RELOCATION OF GRANGER HALL." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopt- ed. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9884, "RESOLUTION AMENDING SALARY RESOLUTION NO. 9876." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adcpted. Carried by unani- mous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9885, "RESOLUTION FIXING SALARY FOR ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN asked for clarification of the Council's intention; did they intend to attempt to provide a relocation site for Granger Hall only or for all three buildings now on the Granger property (the hall, carriage house. and a cottage). City Manager Osburn said it was his understanding last week that the Council meant all three buildings; there is 3/4 of an acre site available to accommodate all three buildings. Councilman Colburn said all three of the buildings should be re -located if possible; the resolution was the vehicle to show the Historical Society the Council's sincerety. 7/15/69 113 ±ILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 5,290.74 Traffic Safety 3,498.50 Park 35.91 Special Street 808.39 Trust & Agency 18.00 Sewer 577.19 Civic Center 108.00 Total $10,393.73 Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the bills be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. The report of POLICE CHIEF CAGLE in regard to regulatory considerations affecting the operation of carnivals, was presented. Moved by Hogue, second- ed by Reid, the recommendation of the Chief be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. The Agenda listed an oral report by the City Manager in regard to a red curb on Highland Avenue north of 30th Street. The City Manager read a portion of the Traffic Safety Committee minutes of July 9, 1969 (Item 6, New Business): "in regard to the problem at Ace Antenna Service, 2903.Highland Avenue, wherein the revamping of Highland Avenue has left them with no loading zone for trucks or customer parking, the motion was made they approve Chief Cagle's suggestion to have a green 60' curb with 30 minute parking signs; it would eliminate the simulated island by replacing it with a double solid line and eliminate the red curb that would remain northerly of the 60 feet; the motion was carried unanimously." The City Manager concurred in the recommendation. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the recommendation read by the City Manager be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. The Agenda listed "Discussion of proposed directional traffic signal at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Plaza Boulevard." City Manager Osburn requested the item be laid over until next week. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this item be laid over until next week. Carried by unanimous vote. Applications for refund of $25.00 performance bond, both approved by the Engineering Department, by JOSEPH KIEHL, 822 Melrose Street, and GEORGE G. CANO, 127 W. 15th Street, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the refunds be approved and warrants drawn for same. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from BILL SARATI, PRESIDENT, NATIONAL CITY JAYCFRS, congratu- lating the Mayor and City Council for their leadership throughout the Redevel- opment Project, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the communication be filed. Mayor Morgan expressed appreciation to the Jaycees for their efforts on behalf of the Redevelopment Project. Carried by unani- mous vote. A communication from the PRESIDENT, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, stating their Board of Directors recommends that garage sales be observed and proper action taken if it is found that professional selling is going on, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, it be referred to the City Manager's office. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF THE LATTER DAY SAINTS for a no -fee permit to hold a yard and white elephant sale on their property at 1004 D Avenue, proceeds for the church building fund, and the City Treasurer's recommendation of approval, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/15/69 114 A communication from N. S. BIGGS, SECRETARY, BUILDING & HOUSING APPEALS BOARD, recommending an attached ordinance to establish fire zones be considered for adoption, was presented. City Manager Osburn stated this item was on tonight Agenda merely for information and recommended it be included on next week's Agenda. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The minutes of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE meeting of July 9th, were pre- sented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The minutes of the FINANCE COMMITTEE meeting of July 2nd, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The request of A. F. IMALEY, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, that Dan Lucas, Park Caretaker I, be granted a 30-day leave of absence without pay, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN in regard to unlawful draining of swimming pools (information only), was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Notice of a public hearing before the COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTING AS THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August l9th, for the purpose of considering three proposed changes in the rules and regulations of said district, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing three items with the City Clerk was presented: (1) Letter from San Diego County Water Authority, dated July 1, 1969 enclosing tabulations showing changes in quantity of water stored in San Vicente Reservoir as of June 30, 1969, and average monthly water deliver- ies in c.f.s. by Authority to member agencies for fiscal year 1968-69 through June 30, 1969; (2) Letter from San Diego County Water Authority, dated July 7, 1969, enclosing revised tabulation showing changes in quantity of water stored in San Vicente Reservoir as of June 30, 1969; (3) Certificate of Insur- ance from Percy H. Goodwin Company, dated June 20, 1969, covering Neighbor- hood Youth Corps, 852 Eighth Avenue, San Diego, California, Policy Nos. SLP 6368512 and PC 3021662. No Council action necessary. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the Pacific Telephone Company requested permiss- ion to set up TELEFAIR in the South Bay Plaza July 17 - 19, waiving the usual bond fee; it is an educational program. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated in regard to a pedestrian bridge over Route 805 into Las Palmas Park there were two types of structures which could be pro- vided: palings which stand 615 feet high and a wire cage about 8 feet high which almost encloses the entire area; the palings are considered the more beautiful, but the cage is probably safer; the Division of Highways would like to know if National City would like to pay for extending this bridge over to Newell Avenue; it will cost National City between $7,000.00 and $10,000.00 for the additional length. Councilman Colburn inquired how it would be financed. City Manager Osburn said street funds could be used; they would check the eligibility of gas tax funds. Councilman Hogue inquired why it would be necessary to extend it to Newell. City Manager Osburn replied it was designed specifically for children who would be coming across to the swimming pool. The City Manager said it would not be built for a couple years yet; if they wanted to go ahead with it they could obligate the money now. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the suggestion of the overpass over to Newell Avenue be approved by the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Council choose the enclosed type of structure. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said the only change in the TENTATIVE BUDGET has been to extend the widening of 16th Street from D Avenue to National Avenue; it will 7/15/69 115 now go from Highland Avenue to National Avenue with a 64' travelway; they wii= try to accomplish it by Christmas to help take care of the traffic in front of the post office; money was made available through the population estimate. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the budget be approved. Councilman Colburn said the Tentative Budget included some things he thought the Council should take some second looks at before adoption; he would like to see the Tentative Budget held over until everyone gets a chance to review it. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, this item be tabled until next week. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said in relation to the removal of red curbs at Euclid and 8th Street, Civil Engineer Associate Newberry presented a plan which was put on each Councilman's desk today; it shows a continuous turn lane east of Euclid Avenue on 8th Street past the hospital driveway; the turn lane would be tapered into nothing; this would necessitate red curbing on the north side of 8th St. from Euclid back to the driveway into the Paradise Valley Hospital or Sanitarium and eliminate the red curbs on the south side of 8th Street; it will accomplish the requested elimination of red curbs on the south and still allow the left turn. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the City Engineer's Department be authorized to proceed with the restoring of parking on the south side of 8th Street east of Euclid. Councilman Hogue said they settled this last week; once again something is back before the Council that they just made a decision on; he could see no use for the plan whatsoever. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from Senator Alan Cranston stating his intent to support efforts to restore and increase fund- ings for libraries which was on file in her office. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the State hoard of Equalization's re- port of Trade Outlets and Taxable Retail Sales in California, first quarter of 1969, which was on file in her office. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the City of La Mesa resolution oppos- ing SB 1414 providing a guaranteed minimum wage and hours and vacation time for policemen which was on file. The CITY TREASURER'S Financial Statement for the month ended June 30, 1969, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:11 p.m. City Clerk (l City of National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of July 22, 1969. No corrections Correction as noted below. Ma 6r, iJ of National City, California 7/15/69