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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 03-11 CC MIN275 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR i43EING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Tit: CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA March 11, 1353 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City cf National City was call- ed to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. Council members present: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: Acne. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Foster, McLean, Meyer, iviinogue, Osburn, Parks, Stockman. The meeting was opener with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn fol- lowed with invocation by Chairman Melvin Chester, 3ahati World Faith. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the minutes cf tag regular meeting of March 4, 136; be approved. Carried by unani,:cuS vote. MAYOR MO GAN recommended the Council authorize the City Manager to write a letter to the 3oard of Supervisors to inform them the Council was not in favor of extending the meeting of the requirements of trieir smog control ordinance to 1575. Moved by Reid, seconded oy Camacho, the Mayor's recommendation be approvers. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN recommended the following problem be turned over to the City Planner and the City Attorney and if proper, they could refer it to the Plann- ing Commission for a recommendation: if a department store coming into the City of National City would want to tie one side of the shopping center on Plaza Boulevard from one side to the other and have stores up above; they could come back with a recommendation this be permitted; there has been some talk of closing Plaza Boulevard which he was sure would never be done; this way they would tie one side to the other; he thought it would be something unique for the City. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recom- mendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DAVID WIGNALL, 2819 E. llth Street, was present and inquired what Council de- cided to do regarding the request he made the 2revious week for condemnation of a field; he also wanted to know why the Traffic Safety Committee would not be meeting tomorrow. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and complained because a gate had not been installed on the ramp to the Civic Center. City Manager Osburn said they went to Did for stairs at one time and the prices came in too high; to- morrow they will have someone out to give a price for installing matching steps on the open side which will take care of the hazard. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, stated he saw a picture in the National City News where the Mayor and the City Manager were looking at the mud that came down from somewhere; it will continue to come down and he suggested a cause- way be made along Paradise Creek to take care of that water for all time. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the four resolutions listed on the Agenda be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 3758, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION AND DIRECTING BNGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES (Arcadia Place, 8th Street to loth Street and a portion of loth Street adjacent)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 3375g, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIidG LI3RARY CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EX- PENDITURE." Moved by Reid, Seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. S770, "RESOLUTION GRANTING A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 1077 (Jose L. Santana, 210 E. 1Sth Street)." 3/11/63 277 :-roved by Camacho, seconded by Raid., the Resol Lion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 3771, °'RESOLUTION WAIVING REKJI-:EiNIENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS (2422 I i Avenue)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolu- tion be adopted with the stipulations incl ce_+. Carried by unanimous vote. The agenda listed an oral report to be given by the City Engineer in regard to block wall at the ball park in Las Palmas Park. The oral report was not given. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Engineer's report be accepted for f•_rther study by the Council. Carrie:' by unanimous vote. The agenda listed the presentation of final plans for the Library by the architect. Aithough the architect was present, he did not make his presenta- tion. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, since the Library Board of Trustees approved the final plans for the Library addition, the Council apercve the plans. Vice Mayor Hogue said some things had to be left out because of the predicted expense of building the Library; they should take this under consid- eration at future budget sessions of the Finance Committee to start including these things in capital outlay. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard tc paving the road easement north of Sweetwater Heights Subdivision tc alleviate the dangerous school bus situation, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconder by Camacho, the City iiana- 9er's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER recommending the proposed agreement be- tween the City of San Diego, National City and County of San Diego for the improvement of Paradise Talley Road be signed (City's estimated share, $30,000.00), was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the City Man- ager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the MAYOR OF NEWPORT BEACH in regard to off shore oil development and enclosing two resolutions in this regard, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the PRESIDENT, CHAMBER OF cadr,ERCE, requesting the City Council ask the San Diego Transit System to move the location of a bus stop the NE corner of 3th and Highland 1/2 block, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the PRESIDENT, CHAi✓3E_Z CEO COMMERCE, stating their Board of Directors urges the Council to take action to solve the problem of removing obsolete pavement markings, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, a letter be sent to the Chamber of Commerce informing theta City Manager Osburn was now working on this problem. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CALIFORNIA BOARD OF PARS( & RECREATION FERSONNEL announcing their program of certification in administration and that Director of Parks & Recreation Arthur F. Maley has been granted a certificate in admin- istration, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the SAN DIEGO COUNTY DEsA'_2T::r'T OF AGRICULTURE in regard to their spraying program, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER stating the County Traffic Department will construct left turn refuge islands on 30t_h Street which will require "no parking" zones for 430' in all directions from the subject intersection and. recommending Council acknowledgment and installation of appropriate signs and markings, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: '-?organ. An application for refund of $25.00 performance bend by DENNIS H. PENNELL, 3/11/69 278 234 Highland Avenue, was presented.. Moved ;.)y `.ode, seconded by Reid, the re fund be granted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Col - burn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. A communication from PATRICK W. SWEENY, APPRAISER, in regard to his services for appraising the 43 parcels of right of way on Division Street, was present- ed. City Manager Osburn recommended the proposal with a $9,000.00 fee (cover- ing a full report with delivery date not to exceed 120 days from date of authorization) be accepted; this is necessary in the widening of Division Street from Highland Avenue to 300' or 400' west of Palm Avenue; the City agreed with the State they would do this in conjunction with their building the connector link between Highway 5 and 305 north c_ National City. Moved by Camachoy seconded by Reid, the recommendation of City Manager Osburn be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The requests to move dwelling structures by RAY STEPHENS: (a) 3135 Shelby Drive to 510 R Avenue and the Director of Building & Housing's recommendation it be approved subject to seven Building & Housing conditions and four Plann- ing Department conditions; (b) 2133 E. 32nd Street to 512 R Avenue and the Director of Building & Housing's recommendation it be approved subject to sev- en Building & Housing conditions and four Planning Department conditions, were presented. Mrs. Rita Stephens, 504 R Avenue, was present and inquired what the conditions were for a waiver. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the two requests be approved except the third condition (Owner to sign a covenant runnin with the land that he will not rotest future 1911 Act Improvements or other street improvements) which will be changed to read "1911 Act Improve- ments or any others." Mrs. Stephens said she was referring to the four Plann- ing recommendations; according to the way it reads, they can't rent their places until they complied with every condition and most of them cannot be at this time. Director of Planning Stockman stated she thought Mrs. Stephens was talking about Planning Department recommendations 2, 3 and 4: "(2) Curbs, gutter and sidewalks be installed on R Avenue (50') prior to occupancy," Mrs. Stephens could process an application for a waiver to be taken under consider- ation by the Planning Commission and the City Council separately at that time and which could be granted subject to conditions;" (3) Permanent paving per City of National City Engineering Datum be installed for one-half the travel - way width of R Avenue prior to occupancy'there would have to be some type of a waiver if it's permissible (according to the value placed upon the property by the City Council);``(4) All utilities within the peripheral boundaries of the subject property be installed underground," if she feels there is a hard- ship involved there is a process of securing a waiver through the Planning Commission and City Council on them. "Dice Mayor Hogue stated what the Direc- tor of Planning was saying was if Mrs. Stephens disagreed with Conditions 2, 3 and 4 she would have to go through the normal procedure of appearing before the Planning Commission and asking for a waiver on these three items; they will vote on it and then it will come before the Council. Director of Plann- ing Stockman stated if Mrs. Stephens would meet with her in her office tomor- row, she would be glad to go over with her what was necessary to get on the Planning Commission Agenda for March 24th. Mrs. Stephens said there were deadlines for moving these houses. Mayor Morgan inquired if there was any legal reason to prevent the moving of the buildings. City Attorney McLean said the houses would be moved subject to the stated conditions and she would be taking a chance she could convince the Planning Commission to waive any of the conditions at a later date; City ordinance requires those conditions be met in the absence of a waiver. Mrs. Stephens said she felt sure they could obtain the waiver because the street conditions would be hazardous at this time; they would love to have streets there but they are not practical now. Mayor Morgan asked if she would oppose a 1911 Act. Mrs. Stephens said she would not. City Attorney McLean said the only action the Council could take tonight was to grant the permit; she can apply to the Planning Commission for waiver. Mayor Morgan told Mrs. Stephens this would not hold her up from mov- ing the building but she would have to ask the Planning Commission to waive the items until the street came through; it would come back before the Council and if they went along with it, a waiver would be granted until a 1911 Act was ready. Motion to approve the requests, with a change to the third condition, carried by unanimous vote. 3/11/69 275• A communication from the CITY LIBRARIAN outlining action taken by the Boars; c " Trustees at the regular meeting of March 5th, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vo''.e. A communication from the PRESIDENT, NATIONAL CITY ART ASSOCIATION, in appre- ciation for use of the Civic Center for the 200th art exhibit, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN filin three items with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary), was presented: (1) Leter dated March 3, 1969 from San Diego CovAty Water Authority enclosing tabulations showing changes in quantity of water stored in San Vicente Reservoir as of February 28, 1969 and average monthly deliveries of water in c.f.s. by the Authority to member agencies for the fiscal year 1958-6: through February 28, 1969; (2) Certificate of Insurance from Peacock Insurance Company, 2'5 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California, insuring John G. Woolman, dba Woolman Enterprises, 3737 5th Avenue, San Diego, California, Policy Idos. DAUB 3683783 and NSL 2326145; (3) Letter dated February 18, 156 from John Burnham & Co., P. . Box 2910, San Diego, California regarding renewals of expiring insurance poli- cies RTA 9910218 & RTG '10228 & 106085 for San Diego Yellow Cabs, Inc. VICE MAYOR HOGU3 said the City Librarianscommunication stated, "...plans sub- mitted to the Board by Bird, Fujimoto & Fish, A. 1. A. be approved as submitt- ed and forwarded to the City Council with a regaest that the Architects be authorized to advertise for bids;" and he inquired if that was what the Coun- cil did earlier. City i.anager Osburn said the plans were approved but author- ization was not given to go to bid; they would appreciate authorization to go to bid. Moved 'oy Camacho, seconded by Reid, authorization be given to gc to bid. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBO_<N reported receipt of a notice from the Department of Hous- ing and Urban Development that National City has been re -certified of the Workable Program until March 1, 1970. CITY MANAGER OSB"JRH reported receipt of the League o! California Cities bulle- tin dated February 24th in reference to a Mayors and Councilmens Legislative Institute April 14th-15th at the El Dorado Hotel in Sacramento. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Jenson of the Sweet- water High School regarding "Student in Government Day;" they are requesting April 22nd; if Council approves this, he requests permission to work out the details with Mr. Jenson. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Mana- ger's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSI3RJ reported receipt of a letter from a contractor (Charles M. Moreno) regarding the delay of a required sewer connection fee; it would cause the City to have quite an outlay in installing the sewer lines for 200' to 220'; Director of Building & Housing Biggs recommended the City collect the fee along with the building permit (policy since 1955); the City Manager rec- ommended the City not veer from this policy at this time. moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Mr. Biggs' recommendation be apnrcved. Vice Mayor Hogue said Mr. Moreno states in his letter his loan is in jeopardy because of this item; he is asking the City Council to delay the payment of the fee until the work has progressed to where they have poured their slabs or foundations; that way they will be able to swing the loan; he would hate to see a 24 unit apart- ment complex held up and not completed because some kind of deal (such as transferring money .from one fund into the sewer fund) could not be worked out; there is too much of R shortage of living places in National City. Mayor Mor- gan requested the City Manager to keep the Council informed on the progress of this project. Motion to approve ivir. Biggs' recommendation carried by unan- imous vote. The HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 3752, 1311 ACT IMPROVEMENT (E, F AND G AVENUES, 19TH, 21ST & 22ND STREETS, ASSRSSMEnT DISTRICT NO. 155) was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue staled the Affidavits of Posting, the Certificate of Publication and the Affidavit of mailing were on file; protests 3/11/69 230 were received an: referred to the City Engineer as follows; Madelyn Head, Warren Briggs and Thelma Otto, owners of Assessment I?os. 14, 25 and 26; Thelma Otto, owner of Assessment No. 15; Bessie C. Jan Horn, Glenn Jan Horn and Mar- garet Van Horn, 1841 G Avenue; Clarence W. Lane, 1'906 E Avenue; John A. Runyon, 2323 G Avenue, Herman and Margaretha. Krause, 1S0i2, F Avenue; Malieta Donahue, 2305 G Avenue; Charles F. Harbison, 1915 F Avenue; David M. Harbison, 605 E. 19th Street. civil Engineer Associate Onley stated the protests filed with the City Clerk all seem to be in order and represent approximately 10%. Evan Ogden, 575 Corte Helena, Chula Vista, was preset and said he was interested in the property at 1919 E Avenue and inquired if th_ work was to be done, when would it start, when world it be completedand when would the property owners be billed; also, were they in fact talking about curbs, sidewalks and street pavements. Civil Engineer Associate Onley said there would be sidewalks on both sides of the street. Mr. Ogden inquire;:when the work would go out for bid. Mayor Morgan replied if the resolution was passed, the bids on this project would be opened April 23rd. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and the City proceed with the 1911 Act. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the following three resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9772, "RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT PROJECT SHOULD PROCEED, E Avenue, F Avenue, G Avenue, 19th Street, 21st Street, 22nd Street and an Alley, Assessment District No. 155." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Res- olution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9773, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK, E Avenue, F Avenue, G Avenue, 19th Street, 21st Street, 22nd Street and an Ailey, Assessment District No. 155." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9774, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE, E Avenue, F Avenue, G Avenue, 19th Street, 21st Street, 22nd Street and an Alley, Assessment Dis- trict No. 155." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopt- ed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated the following persons will be taking the course, "Modern Supervision Techniques," class which will start tomorrow morning (March 12th); Bob Onley will be the discussion leader and attended school in Los Angeles regarding this; Mrs. Ida. Mae Kerr, City Treasurer and Finance Director, Joe Miyoshi, Park & Recreation Department, Jesus Saavedra, Sewer Department, Tony Soares, Street Department, and Leslie Harmon, Equipment Division of Maintenance, will be taking the course. CITY MANAGER OSEURN reported receipt of a request for an overwidth driveway at the vacant lot at the NE corner of 12th and 3; it will be on next week's Agenda. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the fully executed right of way con- tract, Division of Highways, for Freeway 805 which was on file in her office. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the resolution of the Local Agency Formation Commission approving a proposed annexation of territory to the City of National City (Koenig Annexation No. 1) which was referred to the City Manager and Director of Planning. MAYOR MORGAN called an Executive Session. ROBERT BUSH, CHAIRMAN, SWEETWATER HEIGHTS ImpRovamaNT COMMITTEE, was present and thanked the Mayor and City Council for the action taken for the pavement of the road easement in Sweetwater Heights; this will take care of the dust problem and dangerous situation they have there. 3/11/69 Executive Session began at 8:14 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. Council members present: Camachc, Col - burn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Moved by Camacho, seconder: by Hogue, the meeting ae closed. Carried by unan- imous vote. The meeting closed at 8:41 p.m. ATTEST: —Hirt:— CITY CLEIX MAYOR, CITIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 3/11/63