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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 12-02 CC MIN222 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA December 2, 1969 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, Morgan. Absent: Colburn. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Bourcier, Minogue, Civil Engineer Associ- ate Onley, 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. Reginald Berry, First Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 25, 1969 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Colburn. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR MORGAN stated a new street was installed on parts of 7th Street, Q Avenue and 5th Street; the residents on the street plan to celebrate by having a "big feed" and dance this Saturday night; they would like to block off Q Avenue between 5th and 7th from 5:30 to 11:00 and he recommended Councilts support in this. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Colburn. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS J. F. ALBERTSON, 341 Kenton Avenue, was present and said so far as the 1911 Act improvement on Pleasant Lane was concerned, he was in favor of it; how- ever, due to the engineering the project was not necessarily an improvement; it was detrimental to some properties by setting them below street grade; the Engineering Department was trying to maintain a 14% grade; (Councilman Colburn arrived) he wanted to go on record as being opposed to the grade as engineered. Councilman Hogue inquired if the grade had been set on the street before. City Manager Osburn said to his knowledge this was the first grade set on this street. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) MAYOR MORGAN stated since all of the Council members were present the photographer would take their picture. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, this be delayed until next week. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9984, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Euclid and Ridgeway)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the resolu- tion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9985, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Palm Avenue)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9986, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (Palm Avenue)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 12/2/69 223 RESOLUTION NO. 9987, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITURE (Beautification of E1 Toyon Park)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - No report. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 9,208.77 Traffic Safety 858.34 Capital Outlay 23,510.70 Park 1,205.65 Retirement 19,661.65 Gas Tax 2106 8.32 Special Streets 140.00 Trust & Agency 50.00 Sewer 362.94 Civic Center 151.70 Total $55,158.07 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. REFERRALS The Agenda listed a report of the City Manager in regard to repair of street excavations by utility companies. No report was made. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Agenda listed a report of the City Engineer in regard to wall, Harbison Avenue, and permission to advertise. No report was made. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Councilman Camacho stated Civil Engineer Associate Onley has a report to make on this. Councilman Hogue called for a vote. Carried by unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Council considered Phase II of the General Neighborhood Renewal Program as outlined in the memorandum dated November 25 from the City Engineer, Dir. of Planning, Dir. of Building & Housing and the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency. City Manager Osburn recommended they approve the rec- ommendation of the staff and ask the Planning Commission to initiate the sone change for this area. Moved by Camacho, the City Manager's recommenda- tion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS An application for person to person transfer of on sale general (bona fide public eating place) license under the name of CARE LA DAZE, INC., 1441 Highland Avenue (President, Chairman, Director - James W. Thompson; Vice President, Treasurer - Leo Delgado; Secretary - Gus Pappas), was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the application be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. A communication from STAR -NEWS PUBLICATIONS in regard to an annual Christmas and New Year greeting advertisement, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the communication be filed. Second to motion withdrawn. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the ad be taken in the Star -News. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. An application for refund of a $25.00 performance bond by MRS. L. G. LOCK, 435 Division Street, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, 12/2/ 69 224 this requestbe granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A request from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE for City help in regard to Christmas decorations on 12th Street between National and D Avenue, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, this request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. The minutes of the regular meeting of the PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD of November 17, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The minutes of the regular meeting of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION of Novem- ber 19, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing four items with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary): (1) Agreement dated November 20, 1969 between the National School District and the City of National City regarding the use of the playground at Kimball School; (2) License Bond No. SLR-707 27 02 from the Fireman's Fund American Insurance Companies effective November 21, 1960 covering Milton J. Wershow Company, 1012 South Hill Street, Oceanside, California, with application for Auction attached; (3) Binding Advice Letter from Bayly, Martin & Fay, Inc., San Diego, covering the South Bay Historical Society commencing November 6, 1969 and ending December 6, 1969, No. 12176; (4) Certificate of Insurance from the Canadian Indemnity Company insuring The Parish of Saint Matthew, 521 East Eighth St., National City, Policy No. GLA 923894, regarding voluntary distribution of food, was presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from the General Contractor on the Library for payment of $37,194.08 less $1,171.26; this has been approved by the architect and he recommended this be authorized. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBORN stated Director of Parks & Recreation Maley requests permission to order more fish for the pool; they have now recouped their initial investment of $500.00; the mortality rate of the fish is dropping; there are some tests which have not been completed to determine why the fish have been dying; how many they would order would depend on whether or not they would get the problems solved; in any case, they would not order more than 1,000# more fish or $500.00. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, Mr. Maley's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Reid. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the legal advertisement of the County Tax Collector in regard to the agreement with National City to purchase tax deeded land which was on file. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented tie Planning Commission recommenda- tion application for zone change No. C-60 on property located north of Sweetwater Road in the 3300-3900 blocks be set for public hearing and the Planning Commission recommendation and the appeal of Macey L. McMillin, Jr. be taken under consideration at the public hearing; this is to change the area from an R-1, Single Family Residence Zone, to a Tourist Commercial Recreation Planned Development Zone. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the Planner's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission recommenda- tion the Alpha Detachment from the City of National City for annexation to the City of San Diego be approved and the matter be referred to the City Attorney for the necessary resolution. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Planner's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission recommenda- tion the request of Southland Savings & Loan Association to vacate a portion 12/2/69 225 of 35th Street located in Southland Industrial Park Subdivision, Unit No. 2, be approved subject to the property owner's dedication of land necessary for the cul de sac. Mrs. Stockman recommended this be referred to the City Attorney for the necessary resolution. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the City Planner's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated a condition to the approval of the map of the O. D. Arnold Hills Subdivision was that there be one central TV an- tenna and reception to all of the houses be placed underground or the antennae be concealed; the subdivider appealed this and the City Council did not release him from this requirement; the subdivider placed all of the television antennae in the ceilings of all of the dewellings; four of the dwellings have placed above ground antennae on their houses and a petition has been received indicating they are not receiving good reception and there is one station they cannot receive at all. Mrs. Stockman stated the Planning Commission recommended the City Council initiate the necessary legal action to require the developer. C. D. Arnold & Sons, to provide adequate television reception within the subdivision as part of the conditions contained in the subdivision map. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Planning Commission recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Moved by Reid, those people be allowed to use outside antennae until there is cable TV. Motion died for lack of second. CIVIL ENGINEER ASSOCIATE ONLEY asked for clarification on Agenda Item XI, 2 as to what the City Manager's recommendation was. Mayor Morgan said it was to accept the report and go to bid. The ASSESSMENT HEARIIJG ON THE 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT OF 8TH STREET, X AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE RAILWAY, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 165, was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on file; no protests were received but a letter was received signed by Donald H. Freeman, 345 East 8th Street, regarding a window that was damaged by a stone when work was performed; it has since cracked and had to be replaced; the letter asks for the refund of $152.28. Civil Engineer Associate Onley asked the letter be referred to the City Attorney; when a contractor is on the job he is covered completely by insur- ance; the City Attorney will deny this and refer it to the contractor. Mr. Onley stated they have no protests. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the hearing be closed and it be referred to the proper authorities for further processing and the letter be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION N0. 9988, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT (8th Street, '_.' Avenue to Easterly Line of Railway, Assessment District No. 165)," was pre- sented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be read by title. The title was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:05 p.m. City j f National City, Calif. City Clerk The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of December 9, 196S. 71 No corrections I Correction as noted below. 4 Mayor, Ci`iy National City, California 12/2/69