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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 06-25 CC MIN52 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA June 25, 1968 The regular meeting of the City Council of the Cicy of National City was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. Council members present: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Absent: Hogue. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Foster, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by the Reverend Gerald Kuehn, Calvary Baptist Church. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, 1968 be approved. Mayor Morgan stated if there were no objections voiced, the minutes would be approved. No objections were voiced. Absent: Hogue. COUNCILMAN COLBURN introduced his niece, Beverly Mourning, of Spring Valley who was present. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated the June 15th edition of "Municipal News" listed local laws enacted: West Allis, Wisconsin, a law forbidding the possession or sale of pornographic material; Jacksonville, a law forbidding the sale of offensive material to minors which appeals to their prurient, shameful and morbid interests. Councilman Colburn requested the City Attorney be directed to write to these cities to find out more about these laws. Mayor Morgan asked the City Attorney to write the letters. COUNCILMAN COLBURN said he wished to make a motion regarding personnel but did not think they needed an Executive Session to discuss it: he wished Councilman Camacho a happy birthday. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO stated in the near future they would receive a letter from the Colt League regarding their tournament; it will itemize a number of things requiring City help and he hoped they would all cooperate. MAYOR MORGAN stated Mr. Wilfred Escalante resigned from the Park.& Recreation Advisory Board and recommended the appointment of Mr, Charles Cassio, 2137 Grove Street, to complete Mr. Escalante's term. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. MAYOR MORGAN stated the City Clerk would read a resolution by title only per- taining to Captain Olsen, Commandant, Naval Station, San Diego, who will retire from the Navy Friday (June 28th). RESOLUTION NO. 9617, "A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO CAPTAIN OLSEN." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. The Mayor's proposed PROCLAMATION OF "GOD BLESS AMERICA WEEK IN NATIONAL CITY" (June 30th - July 6th) was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan, Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 9618, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Albert and Kathleen Taylor)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, it be read by title. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. The title was 6/25/68 53 read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: C macho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 9619, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EASEMENT (California - American Water Company)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, it be read by title. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 9620, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (17TH STREET, N AVENUE, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 138)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, it be read by title. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. The title was read. The City Clerk's Affidavit of Posting and Certificate of Publica- tion of the Notice to Bidders and the City Clerk's Report of the result of the opening of bids on the 1911 Act for N Avenue and 17th Street and the City Engineer's recommendation the low bid of R. E. Hazard Contractors be accepted and the other bids rejected, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. City Manager Osburn stated the bid of R. E. Hazard Contractors was ($20,461.30) 7.71% under the Engineers' Estimate. PAYROLL audited by the FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $71,914.31 was pre- sented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said the books would be closed June 26th at noon for the fiscal year and there were some final bills to be presented. BILLS audited by the FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented as follows: General Fund $ 7,180.33 Traffic Safety 2,618,44 Park 252.05 Drainage 3,493.07 Sewer 156.15 Civic Center 3,911.71 Total $17,611.75 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. The CITY MANAGER'S report in regard to State assistance in constructing the Library addition and recommending action be deferred for approximately thirty days, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the report be accepted and City Manager Osburn's recommendation be approved. Mayor Morgan stated if there were no objections voiced, it would be approved. No objections. Absent: Hogue. The CITY ATTORNEY'S communication in regard to Council policy on membership of the Building and Housing Advisory and Appeals Board (and referring to a recommendation by the Building and Housing Advisory and Appeals Board that membership include persons engaged in and representing the technical trades within National City, but not residents), was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the recommendation be approved and the City Attorney be authorized to draw the proper resolution to make this possible. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. 6/25/68 54 A communication from the AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA announcing National City will receive a pedestrian safety citation for 1967, was pre- sented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, City Manager Osburn be authorized to communicate with Mr. Seltzer, District Safety Consultant, Automobile Club of Southern California, and workout the time schedule considering when it would be most advantageous to the City to receive the award in the month they suggested and the Mayor be the recipient. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. A copy of a communication from the DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL DISTRICT SERVICES to the Board of Supervisors in regard to the present status of the Sweetwater River Flood Control Channel, was presented. City Engineer Foster said this was a recapitulation of the present situation; from reading the papers, he did not think there had been any significant changes since last week. Director of Planning Stockman said through an error properties west of Inter- state 5 were not zoned Flood Plain; this is set for the Planning Commission at their next regular meeting; they are working with the Port of San Diego to take care of it on the port land. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the communication be filed. Mayor Morgan stated if there were no objections voiced, the communication would be filed. No objections. Absent: Hogue. A communication from O. D. ARNOLD & SONS requesting consideration of the tentative subdivision map of 0. D. Arnolds Hills, was presented. City Manager Osburn stated this was heard before the Planning Commission last night. Director of Planning Stockman stated she did not have the written report tonight but could give an oral report. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this item be placed on next week's Agenda. C. L. Arnold, 6122 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, was present and said he would like to get started; the map was passed last night and it was now final. Councilman Colburn stated usually they had time to review the written report of the Planning Cbmmission; he inquired if Mr. Arnold had equipment waiting. Mr. Arnold said he was concerned; he would not want to get started and then find changes made. Mayor Morgan inquired if there were any changes. City Attorney McLean said there was a change in the street width and an issue about the condition to underground the antenna system for television reception. Councilman Colburn inquired if all utilities would be placed underground. Director of Planning Stockman stated the recommendation was all utilities, including television cables, be placed underground. Mayor Morgan inquired as to the width of the street. Director of Planning Stockman said there would be a 40' travelway in a 50' right of way. Director of Planning Stockman said the Planning Commission approval was unanimous. Mayor Morgan inquired if there was any legal reason they could not go ahead with it now. City Attorney McLean said they could indicate they were in agreement with the final plan and he could have the resolution approving the subdivision ready next week; however, any action they tooktonight would not change the fact that the subdivision map was not approved and would not be signed by City officials until the written resolution was adopted, the contract signed and bond posted; they could indicate to Mr. Arnold they don't see any changes but the fact remains the only way the final map could be approved was by formal resolution of the City Council. Councilman Camacho said the item should be laid over. Mr. Arnold inquired i.f he could get the bond. City Attorney McLean said they stopped working on the bond until they received some clarification which map Mr. Arnold was going to pursue; he was sure the Engineer would send him a report in the morning and they would prepare a bond from that. Motion to place on next week's Agenda was carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. A communication from MRS. GERALD W. GILL requesting the closing of C Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for the First Methodist Church Vacation Church School, July 8 - 19, 1968, and the Police Chief's recommendation the City provide barricades as in the past, were pre- sented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. 6/25/68 55 A communication from S, C. MATHEWS, PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT, soliciting the City's joining the District on the basis of the Joint Powers Agreement (acquisition of water company) and requesting filing of the communication to rebut inferences that might be deducted in reading the Minutes of May 14th, was presented. Mayor Morgan stated National City stood on its record for a hundred years; they have kept the water under the Mayor's and Council's jurisdiction and he didn't think they had to have it even indicated they would come here and lead us aroun d by the hand; we're big enough to stand on our own. The Mayor recommended the communication be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. A copy of a communication from the ACTIN DIRECTOR, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, to Police Chief Cagle in regard to the special program for Mexican - American Police and Community Relations and suggesting inquiry be renewed after final action has been taken on the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the communication be filed. Mayor Morgan stated they should see if they could get these funds; if the communication was filed, it would not authorize the Chief to go ahead. City Manager Osburn said if the Council would authorize them to proceed and re -submit the same application, or similar application, after the Omnibus Bill has been passed, that would be all they would need. Councilman Colburn inquired what the City's financial participation would be and if Council had ever received the report that was requested. City Manager Osburn said they did not receive a report; they were basically interested to see if it would be funded and if this was the type of program they liked to fund; they do like the program but there was insufficient money at this time; he believed the program would be 100% financed. Mayor Morgan said the application indicated it would be 100% and would not cost the City money; it would be very beneficial to the City if they could get this done. Council- man Colburn said he wasn't aware of the complete program; he thought they were going to get a report back; he concurred it would be to National City's benefit to have Spanish speaking policemen; he was certain many of the policemen spent extra hours waiting for an interpreter; he questioned the amount of time spent in Mexico living in Mexico City when there are cities nearby; he would not be in favor of the program as it is now; he would not be in favor of the City Manager's re -submitting the proposal unless it was changed to leave out the amount of time the police officers would spend living in Mexico City. Mayor Morgan said the money that would be coming in would include the whole package; he was not sure they could leave this out. City Manager Osburn said he understood this was part of the training: the police- men placed in the same position as a minority person coming into the Police Department and having trouble with the language. Councilman Colburn said he could understand that; he realized it would be fully funded by the Federal Government; he did not think at the local level they should ask the Federal Government for that type of funds. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to bring backa report next week to see if they could eliminate...we should have that question answered before going ahead; they could file this item and put it back on the Agenda again next week with the City Manager's report. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan, Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. A communicati.oa from N. S. BIGGS, SECRETARY, BUILDING AND HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD, in regard to updating the Building and Mechanical Codes, was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, this item be laid over for a week. Mayor Morgan asked if he wanted it put on the Agenda for next week. Included in motion and second this item be on the Agenda for next week. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. A communication from CITY ENGINEER FOSTER in regard to the Sweetwater Flood Control Project (Bridges), was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Engineer be authorized to bring backa report on participation costs regarding the lighting of the bridges mentioned and to check if the bridges have sidewalks. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None.. Absent: Hogue. 6/25/68 56 A communication from the CITY MANAGER listing items to be filed with the City Clerk (No Council action necessary): (1) Letter from INA Insurance Company of North America, 3500 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, California, dated June 13, 1968 regarding Sidewalk License Bond #M 218730 for Mr. B. J. Watson; (2) Report of San Diego County Water Authority operations for the month of May, dated May 31, 1968; (3) Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors, San Diego County Water Authority, dated May 9, 1968, and a letter Prom the San Diego County Water Authority, dated June 7, 1968, listing committee meetings, were presented. Excerpts of the Minutes of the PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD meeting of June 12th, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, they be accepted and filed. Mayor Morgan stated if there were no objections voiced, the minutes would be filed. No objections. Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated regarding the rights of way on 30th Street between B Avenue and I Avenue, the County has appraised five parcels of property in the City of National City; the total appraised fee is $3,754.00; he recommend- ed they be authorized to proceed with acquisition of this property needed for the construction of the widening of 30th Street. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated the Fire Chief reported to the Civil Service Commission regarding the California Fire Chiefs' Association's recommended minimum standards for fire service personnel; our Civil Service requirements presently require a height of 5'7" and the proposed height requirement would be 5'8" as recommended by the Association; it was related to the Civil Service Commission as 5'9" which was in error. The City Manager recommended he be authorized to inform the Civil Service Commission 5'8" is what is recommended by the California Fire Chiefs' Association; this would, upon their approval, become our new requirement for height for Fi remen. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's request be granted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated they would close the books for this fiscal year tomorrow at noon and requested the meeting be adjourned until the first meeting in July (July 2nd); at that time they will be able to transfer any funds required to bring up deficits in the various City funds. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from the SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY in regard to their position on the Bolsa Island Desalting Plant and the message they forwarded by Western Union to Senator Murphy and thirty-three Congressmen. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be authorized to send the proper communication (the speed of it to be left up to him) to oppose the legislation that is being proposed to force the MWD 1Metropolitan Water District) into this state water project. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan, Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from the COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR advising all tax deeded properties included in the City's agree- ment to purchase were redeemed and that advertising oosts are due and payable by the City. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the advertising costs be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None, Absent: Hogue. 6/25/68 57 MAYOR MORGAN recommended the meeting be adjourned until July 2, 1968 at 7:30 p.m. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be adjourned to July 24 730 p.m., i.rithe Council Chambers. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. ATTEST: 6/25/68