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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 11-25 CC MIN216 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING Or THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA November 25, 1c,69 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, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: 3ourcier, Foster, Maley, McLean, Mincgue, 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 the Rev. Leroy C. Westbrook, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 18_,_ 1969 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN COLBURN introduced Emmett G. Lindquist, Regional Safety Consul- tant, Automobile Club of Southern California, and Howard Thomas, Manager of the District Office, who presented a plaque to Mayor Morgan (Pedestrian Safety Citation - two consecutive years without a pedestrian death.). COUNCILMAN COLEURN introduced coaches, team members and cheer leaders of the National City Pop Warner Football Team and said the team has won every game on their schedule with an outstanding record of 10-0. RESOLUTION NO. 9979, "RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE SOUTH BAY FALCONS," was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented a certificate of appreciation to the coach. COUNCILMAN) HOGUE spoke in regard to a section of Lanoitan Avenue that had been dug up by the water company; the repair of the excavation was made with an oil mix which is only a temporary repair; it appears they are inspecting the water lines and just shoveling dirt back into the holes (without com- pacting it) and throwing some kind of mix on top; he suggested the City see that repairs were made correctly; citizens have paid a lot of money for their streets. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to give them a report on this area (20tii and Lanoitan). Council discussed adoption of an ordinance which would force any company that would be digging into the streets to notify the City by letter where the excavation would take place and the es- timated time for its completion and inspection of repairs by the Engineering Department. COUNCILMANi COL3URN stated he talked to Mr. Howard L. Morrison who owns pro- perty in "Phase II" of the redevelopment area; Mr. Morrison has a 2-story commercial building under construction (total estimated cost of project $108,000.00) with the intentions of having a rental supporting the 24th Street Pier; after an inspection of the property by the Chief Building In- spector and the Director of the Redevelopment Agency, he was advised bids would be made on the property; now he finds it is not included in the lst Phase and was told by Mr. Watts the Agency was not responsible for any loss to him or that the property was not yet released at this time; he has suffer- ed a financial loss. Councilman Colburn suggested a report be given from the staff immediately as to what can be done to return property back to the free use of the property owners or to stand by to start purchasing; even the freeways do not tie up land with committments except when they are ready to purchase; it would be wise to take action on this at the next meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. City Manager Osburn said he has a staff recommenda- tion which will be on the agenda next week; the City Attorney has not yet checked it. 11/25/69 217 MAYCR MORGAN stated they received a report from the City Engineer some time ago regarding fifty-four blocks of streets to be improved; he recommended a 1911 Act be instigated on all the streets but they would be handled under the direction of the City Manager, as to whether we have money to put in the drains, etc.; we won't do them all at one time; the City Manager could schedule them for the Engineer to go ahead, a district at a time. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN recognized Jaycee President Bill Sarati. Mr. Sarati introduced the 1969-70 Junior Miss of National City, Nancy Ann Hokenson. Miss Hokenson stated it was an honor to represent National City. The PROCLAMATION of "TOYS FOR TOTS DAYS" (December 1 - December 24, 1959) was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The PROCLAMATION calling upon all citizens of the City to attend the church of their choice on Thanksgiving Day was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RES0LUTICi1S Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolutions be presented by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9980, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTIG COITVEYAI'JCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Metropolitan Shopping Square, Incorporated)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9981, "RES0LUTI0N AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITURE (Urban Beautification - El Toyon Park)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NC. 9982, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COIJENANT RUNNING WITH LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF." Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NC. 9983, "RESOLUTION AMEi'DING RESOLUTION NO. 9927 GRANTING A RESIDENTIAL PLANTED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO F. L. WHITTIN•aTON AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 9977." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Frank Whittington was present and said this met his needs. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McL Ai'J stated in regard to the resolution concerning the cove- nant running with the land (Res. 9982) which relates to the guest house on the Hoffman property, he would recommend Council authorize the refunding of the $500.00 bond to the Sparrow Construction Company. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carrie. by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. CITY ATTORNEY HcLEAi1 stated he circulated a letter to the Council from the California Disaster Cffice concerning a claim against the City for $5,455.C4. (construction of Civil Defense Center) we are legally obligated to pay and he recommenced they do so. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/25/69 218 APPROVAL OF (1) BILLS AND (2) PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED 3Y THE FTNAi:Cc COMMI11EE were presented: General Fund $ 9,523,36 Traffic Safety 4,443.36 Capital Outlay 14,445.34 Park 185.01 Trust & Agency 25.00 Drainage 80.00 Sewer 528.17 Civic Center 57.73 Total $2S,287.97 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, these bills be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMNITTIri in the amount of $91,496.34 was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded byReid, this payroll be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. REFERRALS CITY MANABER OS2URN stated persons from Chula Vista, La Mesa, Coronado and San Diego viewed a demonstration of a tree removal machine (proposed for purchasing); they did not committ themselves to any specific use of the machine but expressed interest; the total cost of the machine is $18,500.00 plus sales tax. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, this item be filed. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this machine be purchased so that we can go along with our beautificationprogram. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the motion be amended to include that they have assurance the machine would be used every day possible in National City or somewhere in the county and proper recording be made of the employee's time. Councilman Colburn said what he was asking was that it be referred for a report at the budget session. The amendment to the motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Motion to purchase the machine carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A communication from WILLIAM O. HOGAN in regard to refusal of National City Police Department to renew cab drivers permit for Norman I. Herth was pre- sented. City Attorney McLean stated Herth's attorney had to leave town on business and he asked to remove this from the agenca until his lawyer was back in town. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Attorney's rec- ommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Council considered bids for the Annual Report. Moved by Colburn, this item be dropped for this year. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Star -News be given this report to do. Nary Chambers, 1318 8. 18th Street, was present and said she did not know of such a calendar until last year; she has never received one from the City; it is just a waste of money; most of the time when the Star -News throws any- thing on their lawn it goes into the trash. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Horgan. Nays: Colburn, Hogue. NEW BUSINESS A communication from JAMES B. SLA LE appealing the decision in regard to a cab drivers permit, was presented. City Manager Osburn said the permit was not granted because of three traffic violations within the past year. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this request be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/25/69 219 A communication from WILLIAM H. HOGUE, FACULTY MEMBER, BELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, enclosing a petition urging the immediate improvement of Paradise Valley Road, was presented. Councilman Hogue stated one of the things they could do was write a letter to the Bell Junior High School Faculty to make them aware of what they had done in National City. Moved by Camacho, second- ed by Reid, Councilman Hogue's recommendation be approved. Carried by unan- imous vote.. An alcoholic beverage application for person to person transfer (dropping and adding partner) of off sale beer and wine license under the name of SOUTHLAND CORPORATION and DOMINGO R. and E+IANGELINE QUINTERO, DEA 7-ELEVEN STORE #470-011, 702 Highland Avenue, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the first item listed regarding the 7-Eleven store under 470-011 be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. An alcoholic beverage application for person to person transfer (adding partner) of off sale general license under the name of CARL & MAY LASKY and EDWIN & PEARL SCHWIMMER, DEA C & M LIQUOR, 2431-35 National Avenue, was pre- sented. Moved by Rogue, seconded by Colburn, Item b, transfer for 2431-35 National Avenue, be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. An alcoholic beverage application for new beer and wine wholesaler license under the name of GERALD K. HOWELL, INC. (President, Gerald K. Howell; Secretary -Treasurer, James O. Hewitt; Vice President, Barbara Howell), DEA J & J DISTRIBUTORS, 1240 W. 28th Street, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the application for new beer and wine wholesaler's license under name of Gerald K. Howell, Inc. be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstain- ing: Morgan. A communication from the CITY ENGIIEER recommending new traffic signals be installed at l8th Street and D Avenue, was presented. Moved by Colburn, it be referred to budget session. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this item be approved. Carriedby unanimous vote. A communication from the PARADISE VALLEY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH re- questing permission to solicit in National City using carol singing groups and cars equipped with electronic sound, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CHAIRMAN, INTERIM TOPICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, in regard to implementation of the federal TOPICS program in California and outlining general framework of administration of the program, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER recommending the request for over- sized driveway at the Ranch House Liquor Store, 1602 E. 4th Street be denied., was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Applications for refund of $25.00 performance bonds by DALTON E. DAVIS, 502 E. Division Street, and RALPH MUNOZ, 2112 La Siesta. Way, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the refund be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM in regard to actuarial valuation, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to the City Manager and he be given right to go ahead and proceed. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from ASSISTANT REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, enclosing one fully executed contract for grant for urban beautification and improvement under Title VII, Project No. Calif. 3-139, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 11/25/69 220 The request of the CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART (El Cajon) to solicit adver- tising for a program December 1 through February, report of the Business License Clerk and the License Collector's recommendation request be granted, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. The retirement of J. E. OWEN, ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE, as of December 31 and the Police Chief's recommendation it be accepted with sincere regret, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the letter of retire- ment be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. The retirement of W. P. YOUNG, LIEUTENANT, POLICE DEPARTMENT, as of December 31 and the Police Chief's recommendation it be accepted with sincere regret, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, this be accepted and rec- ognition be given for his service. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the CHIEF OF FOLICE for permission to install air condition- ing equipment in the ten new police vehicles, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Chief's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, this be part of the future specs for the buying of police cars. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CHAIRMAN, CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, in regard to the uniform employee performance repert, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, this be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing four items with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary): (1) Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment Contract for a grant for Urban Beautification and Improvement under Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended; Identification No. Calif. B-139, Contract No. Calif. B-139(G); (2) San Diego County Water Authority letter dated October 31, 1969 reporting Authority operations for the month of October; (3) Endorsement effective August 20, 1969, which forms a part.of Policy ESU 10-06-44 by Eagle Star Insurance Company, Ltd. issued to the City of National City, et al; (4) Letter from San Diego County Water Authority dated November 17, 1969 in regard to the annual Statement of Change of Boun- dary, was presented. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported he has some information regarding the rehabili- tation program which he was asked about last week; he would like to delay this for approximately two more weeks and will make a full report at that time. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated he had a copy of a letter from City Engineer Foster to the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. regarding the undergrcunding of utilities on Euclid Avenue from the northerly city limits to 4th Street; he requests they spend $14,800.00 of our undergrounding money for the installa- tion of proper structures to install the ornamental street lights and up- grade the lighting on this particular section of the street. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this request be granted (support of request to the utility company). Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated they have acquired all of the rights of way for the 7th St. Drain except one; he recommended they be authorized to proceed with a condemnation suit to acquire this right of way and if they do get permission, he would like to have permission to go to bid also. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to Rachael Avenue; the City of San Diego tried to instigate a 1911 Act on Rachael Avenue north of 20th Street about three years ago and could not arouse enough interest in this area to continue the 1911 Act; it was requested by some of the National City resi- dents and they could not arouse interest again last week; the people have already been furnished a petition: one from lath to 18th Streets; the other 221 from 18th to 20th Streets; we can wait on those or if the Council wishes to initiate a project on our side of the street we can go ahead and take a chance of getting it protested out at the Debt Limitation hearing. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Council initiate this. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said the target date for the use of the proposed facility for the San Diego Chargers was September 1, 1970; after checking with HUD, some of our applications have not had final approval; the minimum the pro- ject could be accomplished in would be 81 months and there are only 9 months left; with one strike it would shoot the whole project down and delay it long past their starting date; he recommended they shoot for a target date of 1971; this is agreeable with the Chargers. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. City Manager Osburn said if they wanted it on the April ballot they could do it. Carried by unan- imous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, this item be placed on the April ballot of the next regular election held in National City. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERIC MIWOGUE reported receipt of a communication from the United States Army Corps of Engineers in regard to an application by Silberberger Construc- tors, Inc. to construct breakwater, Encinitas, which was on file. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from Senator Alan Cranston in regard to Title II of the Internal Security Act of 1950 which was on file. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the League of California Cities Di- gest of 1:69 Legislation affecting cities which was on file. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unan- imous vote. The meeting closed at 8:58 p.m. City Clerk City of National City, Calif. The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of December 2, 1969. J No corrections Correction as noted below. Mayor, Ci iational City, California 11/25/69