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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 07-22 CC MIN116 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA July 22, 1969 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: Osburn, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman, Watts. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osborn followed with invocation by Pastor Olas Locke, Paradise Valley Church. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 15, 1969 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLBURN suggested a letter be written by the City Manager to the State requesting the erection of signs(in the vicinity of Newell & 18th St.) which indicate a state freeway project is in process, the amount to be spent, etc., the signs to be erected before the first part of August or as soon as possible because a lot of out of -town people will be coming into that area; they would be justified in notifying these people that was not the normal condition. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be authorized to communicate that the Council has requested him to do this. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated on June 24th Councilman Hogue moved that when the budget was completed a time be set for it to be explored by the citizens of the community; the motion died for lack of second; the Mayor stated the bud- get would come before the Council for approval and could be discussed at that time and the City Manager would place it on the Agenda at 8:00 p.m. as a pub- lic hearing. Councilman Colburn inquired if they would set the time for the hearing tonight as he presumed the preliminary budget would be up for adoption tonight. Mayor Morgan said what he had in mind was to set a hearing when they adopt the final budget. Councilman Colburn said last year a final bud- get was not adopted; he hoped this year there would not be an oversight and there would be a definite time set aside for interested citizens to review the budget. Councilman Colburn inquired how the citizens would know what items were in the budget. Mayor Morgan said this information would be avail- able in the City Clerk's office. COUNCILMAN HOUE stated he missed the Finance Committee meeting at which Police Chief Cagle requested authority to make certain changes in his depart- ment; today he received a letter from the Chief stating the basic advantages of the plan: consolidate the department, create closer supervision, estab- lish better control, secure uniformity of operation, the plan would not re- quire an increase in staff. Councilman Hogue said he was sorry the Council disapproved the idea; for about $2,000.00 the Chief believed he could do a better job. Councilman Colburn said some time ago Council unanimously adopt- ed a resolution "support your Police;" the following week after certain mem- bers of the press "got to" the councilmen, it was brought up again and the resolution failed. Councilman Colburn said later there was a matter in re- gard to a policeman and conflict in his employment, his business and a con- tract let by the City; at that time the Mayor made strong comments of con- gratulations on the Police Department. Mr. Colburn continued now, the Police Chief, who is very well qualified and highly recommended by the Mayor, resi- dents, and out of town people, has made a $2,000.00 budget request for re- organization of his department to give him better control and better morale for the men; he was shocked at the Mayor's attitude; they should support the Chief or get rid of him; the Chief must feel his request is important or he wouldn't have brought it to their attention again; he hoped the Council woulo. reconsider it when they adopt the budget. 7/ 22/ 69 117 MAYOR MORGAN requested the City Manager to check on the cost of installing lights on the center island of 12th Street (National to D) flush with the ground to be directed on the trees; eliminating the wrap -around lights they now have. MAYOR MORGAN reported Congressman Bob Wilson called him and said the House Armed Services Committee approved the budget including smoke abatement at the Navy Fire Fighting School; as this passed the Senate last year, they feel sure the money will be appropriated. MAYOR MORGAN presented Lt. James R. Crowell, President, National City Munici- pal Employees Association, with a certificate from the American Cancer Society for the donation made by the Association (the first a.nd largest employees donation). The Mayor expressed appreciation to the employees for working on such a worthy cause. JOHN SANBORN, 1113 E. 3rd Street, was present and asked the Council to delay the final markings for 8th Street; he is circulating a petition stating; "As residents we want left turn lanes on 8th Street..."; he will present the signed petition at the next meeting. Councilman Colburn said the Council voted unanimously to notify the Street Department not to paint anything ex- cept dotted white lines down the center and to designate the four driving lanes until a survey had been made 30 days after the street had been accepted as complete; to his knowledge the street has not yet been accepted as com- plete and nothing had erased that Council action; after discussion of the Mayor's proposed plan (which had not been submitted to the Council by the Engineers) the Council voted by a 3 - 2 vote not to paint any red curbs which was ridiculous as they had to paint some red curbs for fire plugs, etc. City Manager Osburn stated they have a grant from the Federal Government to study the "signing" of our streets which will commence in a few days; Mayor Morgan read from the July 1st minutes: "Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, no red curbs are to be painted on 8th Street until we find out there is necessity for left turn lanes." Mr. Sanborn said in other words, the left turn lanes not be included until after a study is completed to determine whether or not these left turn lanes are needed. Mayor Morgan said he really didn't know; he thought they would go ahead and paint it straight down and there be no left turns and in the future if needed they would be studied at that time. City Manager Osburn said it was his understanding it was settled, that they would not put the turn lanes in. Councilman Colburn outlined the action taken on the matter of the marking of 8th Street. Mayor Morgan said no action would be taken tonight on 8th Street; it has been pretty well settled; Mr. Sanborn can have the time to do whatever he thinks he should do. Mrs. Mary Jo Chambers, 1318 E. 18th Street, was present, and thanked Councilman Colburn for making everything clear; they need more men on the Council who will speak up and inform people who attend Council meetings what is in the minutes; she also appreciated the stand he took for the Police; if Police Chief Cagle neeci7 money for the re -organization of his department he should have it. Howard Ellis, Chairman, Traffic Safety Committee, 825 Ethel Place, was present and said he personally counted left turns on Highland south and north as well as another member of his committee; the local newspaper seems to be remiss in either memory and/or facts because they stated he said there was no traffic problem on 8th and Highland; he did not say that; the City Clerk will attest he said there were no left turn problems at 8th and Highland and he was sure he was correct in this; there is another member of the Traffic Safety Committee present tonight who will attest to this also; he did not know what Mr. San- born's interest is in left turn lanes but he could assure him there was no left turn traffic problem at 8th and Highland as attested and stated by the Chief of Police Walter Cagle; the situation may change; when he asked Chief Cagle would left turn slots affect traffic safety, he stated before the Council that if he had said "yes" he would have advocated left turn slots in the interest of traffic safety. "Assessment Hearing, 1911 Act Improvement of 17th Street and N Avenue, Assess- ment District No. 138," was scheduled for this time. City Clerk Minogue re- ported the requirement of legal advertising of the hearing was not fulfilled 7/22/69 11.8 aid recommended the hearing be re -scheduled for August 12th and that the ore letter of protest from Morris T. Chase, 1633 Whitestone Road, Spring Valley (owner of apartments at intersection of 16th Street and N Avenue) be held fo: the re -scheduled hearing. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Clerk's recommendation be approved. Mrs. Norma H. 3runer, owner of property at 1530 E. 17th Street, was present, she had been living out of town for the past 4 years and asked what was to be done to her property. Mayor Morgan said the improvement was completed and she now had a new street; she will be assessed for her share of the cost less the City's contribution. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING ON THE INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF B AVENUE AND 23RD STREET was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated the Certifi- cate of Publication and the Affidavit of Posting were on file. Director of Planning Stockman replied this was initiated by the Engineering and the City Manager and had not been before the Planning Commission. City Manager Osburn said the purpose was to clear the title in the housing complex between National Avenue and D Avenue, 24th and 22nd Streets. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and it be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for further processing. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING ON THE PROPOSED HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated the Certificate of Publica- tion was on file and the Planning Commission recommendation was attached to the Agenda. Director of Planning Stockman stated it set the standards and plans for the improvement of housing in National City; the program was pre- pared by the Planning staff working with the Building & Housing Department, Fire Department and Police Department under the guidance of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Improvement; at the regular meeting of June 17th, the plan before the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Improve- ment was recommended for approval; at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on June 23rd, (after holding a public hearing) they adopted by resolution the housing element of the Comprehensive General Plan and recommen- ded adoption by the City Council as a guideline to establish goals and rec- ommendations and to work for the improvement of housing and provision of ad- equate housing within the community. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the hearing be closed, the Housing Ele- ment be approved and it be referred to the proper authorities for further processing. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the resolutions listed on the Agenda be presented by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9886, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON (20th Street, 24th Street, Valle Vista Avenue, Granger Avenue, Van Ness Avenue, Assessment District No. 150)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. S887, "RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO INITIATE ON ITS OWN MOTION PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN UNiINHABITED TERRITORY AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO (Duckpond Annexation)." Moved by Hogue, second- ed by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9888, "RESOLUTION CORRECTING THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF JANUARY 4, 1944." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9889, "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC STREET ACROSS CERTAIN DES- CRIBED LAND IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA: AND THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION OF FEE TITLE TO SAID PROPERTY TO BE USED BY SAID CITY FOR 7/22/69 119 AID PURPOSE: AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS; COMMENCE AN ACTION II' THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING SAID PROPERTY (8th Street and Highland Avenue)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9890, "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PUBLIC WORKS YARD AND RELATED STRUCTURES AND APPURTENANCES THERETO ACROSS CERTAIN DESCRIBED LAND IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA: AND THAT THE PUB- LIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION OF FEE TITLE TO SAID PROPERTY TO BE USED BY SAID CITY FOR SAID PURPOSE: AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS: COMMENCE AN ACTION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING SAID PROPERTY (30th Street and 'A' Avenue)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9891, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITURE (Landscape Architectural Services, E1 Toyon)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "An ordinance of the City of National City, California, creating and establishing fire zones and repealing Section 9 of Ordinance No. 1197 and parts of the ordinances of said City in conflict therewith," was presented for first reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the first reading of the Ordinance be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented. General Fund $11,370.88 Traffic Safety 10,068.03 Capital Outlay 18,799.74 Park Fund 635.41 Special Street 106.74 Trust & Agency 50.00 Sewer 1,425.20 Civic Center 111.41 Total $42,567.41 Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the bills be paid. Carried by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $94,100.64 was pre- sented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the payroll be approved and paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. City Manager Osburn reported in regard to completion of work, Q Avenue south of 4th Street. He and City Engineer Foster met with Mr. Tessitore, the cement contractor who has curb and gutter permits on Q Avenue; Mr. Tessitore stated his workload would not let him get in there until July 21st; after this was discussed with him, President Nixon declared a holiday; the City set the stakes on the previous Friday and City equipment is grading today; Mr. Tessitore is not there yet but assume he would be tomorrow; if not, they would check to find out where he was. The City Engineer's recommendation the firm of Alan M. Voorhees and Associates be hired to perform a Traffic Device Survey under the Highway Safety Act, this intersection (Plaza & Highland) being the subject of their first endeavor was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Engineer's rec- ommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/22/69 120 A communication from the NATIONAL CITY POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION recommend- ing one hour of compensated time off for each four hours of stand-by time retroactive to July 1st, was presented. Moved by Hogue, the request be granted. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, this be referred to the City Manager's office and Chief of Police for a repor on the one hour of compensation or time off for each four hours and find out if this is a reasonable amount. Ray Brown, Acting President, National City Police Officers Association, was present and said they were not debating whether or not stand-by was necessary; they realized it was; stand-by this weekend was from 3:00 Saturday until 7:00 Tuesday morning; this was through the weekend and could be up to 80 some hours stand-by for a man having two days off; this cuts into the family time and they would like to see some compensation for this. Councilman Colburn inquired what "stand-by" consisted of. Mr. Brown replied it meant that at any time he would be only 30 minutes away from being on the job in uniform. Councilman Hogue stated Mr. Brown should be at the meeting since he represents the Police. Councilman Colburn said it wasn't a meeting he requested; be just asked it be referred to the City Manager and Police Chief; he presumed they would call in Mr. Brown or a representative; he did not question the necessity of compensation; he just questioned how they arrived at the one hour for four hours, what monetary value it had, etc. Carried by unanimous vote. Ray Duke, member of the National City Police Association, stated the Association realized the necess- ity for a staff study; however, they mould like an answer, if possible, by the August 5th meeting. The request of the NATIONAL CITY JAYCEES for financial aid in their fund raising program, "Run for the Money," part of the California Jaycee Olympics Program for mentally retarded children, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION advising they are de- veloping a comprehensive planning program to predict route locations, fre- quency of service and fare structures for the next 25 years with emphasis on the first 10, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. An original application for on -sale beer and wine license, bona fide public eating place, by VI CENT FIORE, DBA POSITANO PIZZA HOUSE, 2934 E. 8th Street, and Chief Cagle's recommendation the application be protested on the grounds it would be contrary to an existing zoning regulation, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Police Chief's recommendation be approved. Councilman Colburn said this would be protested because of the zone it was in; he inquired if a person applied for a business license was he checked by the Treasurer's office as to whether or not he was in the right zone. Director of Planning Stockman stated whenever a business license is taken out, they first go over to the Planning Department to check their zoning and their project is discussed at that time; the Planning Department does approve all business licenses. Carried by unanimous vote. A request to move a duplex dwelling structure from 2019-21 E. 20th Street to 18101/2-121 E. l6th Street by ALICE W. HUTCHINS and the Director of Building & Housing's recommendation it be approved subject to eight conditions and the Planning Director's recommendation it be approved subject to four condi- tions, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the request be approved subject to the twelve conditions. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT to rent City owned heavy equip- ment, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the request be approved under the supervision of City Manager Osburn. Councilman Colburn asked if the renting of City property was legal only to other tax -supported entities. City Attorney McLean replied you could lease City owned property any time it was in the public interest; he didn't recall there was any re- striction as to the lessee. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the SOUTH BAY YMCA for reduction in cost of the swim pool fee (summer day camp program) and Director of Parks & Recreation Maley's letter stating a decrease in pool fees is not justified in this instance, were pre- 7/22/69 121 rented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Director of Parks & Recreation Maley's recommendation be approved. Councilman Colburn inquired if the 200 fee now being charged was a discounted price to the YMCA and they were asking for an additional discount. City Manager Osburn said under a certain age the fee was 200, they let the whole group in for 200 each. Councilman Reid in- quired what the ages were of the youngsters who world be swimming. City Manager Osburn replied he did not know but he could acquire the information if they wanted it; he would assume they go up to sixteen years old. Council- man Reid said these people should have that privilege. Motion to approve Director Maley's recommendation carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Reid. The request of the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL & RECREATIONAL COMMITTEE for waiver of the rental fee of the Kimball Park Community Building, Sunday, July 20th, for the San Diego County Symphony Orchestra concert, was presented. City Manager Osburn said this item has been approved; he was sorry it got on the Agenda. A notice of hearing from the CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE UTILITIES & CORPORATIONS, Sacramento, July 15th, in regard to community antenna television, was presented. Moved by Hogue, Reid, this item be filed. Councilman Colburn inquired if the was aware of anything that came out of the hearing. The City he was not; this had to do with the City's continued right to chise tax on a cable TV; whether or not a cable TV can be had City is a separate question under the jurisdiction of the FCC. unanimous vote. ON PUBLIC SB 1077, seconded by City Attorney Attorney said levy a fran- in National Carried by A communication from FRANK L. HUMPHREY in appreciation of the Council's quick response regarding the problem of red curb zoning, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from ED. T. MALONEY in regard to on street parking and stating the red curb across the street from his office has caused a decrease in the number of people stopping at his office, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous=vote. Step increases for eligible employees, approved by department heads and the City Manager: Elizabeth Glover, Carlie Meyer, Library; L. R. Bourgerie, Walter Parmley, Public Works, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the step increases be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing two items with the City Clerk was presented: (1) Certificate of Insurance from Wilshire Insurance Company, dated 6/20/69, covering Teddy L. Bradt, dba Aaron Ambulance, 222 Plaza Street, covering ambulance service; (2) Letter from San Diego County Water Authority, dated 6/20/6c, reporting Authority operations for the month of June. No Council action necessary. CITY MANAGER OSEURN reported the City Cab Co. has no liability insurance at this time and recommended their license be pulled until they acquire the necessary insurance. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Councilman Colburn stated Mr. Hogue (City Cab Co.) called him and asked if he sold his business would the Council consider the new person so long as he qualified. City Attorney McLean said that would be up to the Council; Mr. Hogue's permit is non-transferrable and the new owner would have to comply with National City's ordinance; he has to make an application to show that the service is needed. Hotion to approve the City Manager's recommendation carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCIMAN presented the Planning Commission recommenda- tion of July lath that street improvements, 31st St. from National Ave. to the Southerly prolongation of A Avenue by the County of San Diego be approve; contingent on the Duckpond Annexation being approved and subject to 6 condi- tions (for construction of County Welfare Building); two of these conditions would pertain to the elimination of any left-hand turn off of or on to 7/22/69 122 National Avenue as recommended by the Police Chief. Councilman Colburn askeo if they removed the existing left turn from National Avenue east on 31st Street, how they proposed to get on to 31st Street. Mrs. Stockman replied they discussed this at the pre -council meeting and she would recommend this be referred to the City Engineer for further study to work this problem out with the County in the development of their plans. Moved by Colburn, second- ed by Morgan, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved except for Item No. 4 (Provisions shall be made to remove the existing left turn refuge on National Avenue at 31st Street& prior to occupancy of the proposed build- ing.) and Item 4 be referred to the City Manager's office for a change of thought and report back to the Council. J. P. McClure, employee of County Public Works, 435 Shell, was present and requested his department be invited to the discussion of the left turn problem. Mayor Morgan asked the City Man- ager to contact Mr. McClure regarding this. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN recommended the proposed closing of J Avenue from the northerly line of Melrose Street north a distance of ninety-five feet north to Division be set for public hearing, subject to the resolution ordering vacation not being adopted until easements have been worked out for the utility companies and provision made for fire and police departments to operate emergency equipment in the area until Division Street is officially opened. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Planner's recommenda- tion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:37 p.m. City Clerk Llif. City of National City, The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of August 5, 1969. No corrections Correction as noted below. Mayor, of National City, Calif. 7/22/69