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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 10-22 CC MIN160 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 22, 1968 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. Council members present: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Absent: Reid. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Foster, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman, Watts, Port Commissioner Ruehle. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by Cdr. Ernest M. Reagan, Jr., CHC, U.S.N. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 8th be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Reid. VICE MAYOR HOGUE stated he appreciated acting as mayor during Mayor Morgan's absence from the City and that he learned about responsibilities, trials and tribulations. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO asked the City Manager if the NATIONAL CITY QUARTERBACK CLUB could have the use of El Toyon Community Building without fee for a pancake breakfast on November 17th. COUNCILMAN COLBURN reported all resolutions which the City of National City supported were adopted at the League of California Cities Conference in Los Angeles (October 13-16). The Council commented on the new format of the Agenda. Mayor Morgan re- quested his copy be made up in the old way. MAYOR MORGAN reported about two weeks ago twelve members of the County Grand Jury toured the facilities of the Civic Center and asked him to report to the Council they had never been in a Police Department where they were so well received nor where they found conditions to be better. MAYOR MORGAN presented a twenty year service pin to Tony Soares of the Street Department. The proposed PROCLAMATION OF UNITED NATIONS DAY was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Mr. Charles Jones, member, United Nations Association. Mr. Jones gave the Mayor a United Nations flag to fly on October 24th. MRS. FLORENCE UZUMECKI, 524 "I" Avenue, was present and protested both the proclamation and the display of the flag. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and said he was promised the fig- ures on the total amount spent on the Civic Center a long time ago and would like his question answered. City Manager Osburn said he thought the figures were given to him. RESOLUTION NO. 9676, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the res- olution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 9677, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF THE DEL MAR RACE TRACK FACILITIES," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted. Vice Mayor Hogue stated he could not support it 10/22/68 161 ecause he did not know whether or not the County planned to operate the aces. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, organ. Nays: Hogue. Absent: Reid. ESOLUTION NO. 9678, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE TIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by amacho, it be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. T e title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be dopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. R OLUTION NO. 9679, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SOUTHWARD EXTENSION OF I ERSTATE HIGHWAY 15 TO SAN-BIE6® THE MEXICAN BORDER," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be read by title. Carried b unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, t e Resolution be adopted. There was discussion relating to changing the 'tie to "...extension...to National City or the Mexican Border." Moved by C• the Resolution be amended to state "...extension ... o Mexican Border," Motion to amend the Resolution carried by unani- m. Motion to adopt the Resolution carried by unani- m lburn, seconded by Hogue, t the us vote. Absent: Reid. us vote. Absent: Reid. R OLUTION NO. 9680, "RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF DIRECT BUS SERVICE TO THE TIONAL CITY INDUSTRIAL ZONE," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded b Camacho, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Assent: Reid. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, t e Resolution be adopted. During discussion regarding whether or not a t me limit should be determined for awaiting an answer prior to taking fur- t er action it was stated the City Manager would forward the Resolution with a letter stating the Council's views. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. 0 a B m C N 8 t R DINANCE NO. , "an ordinance of the City of National City, California, opting by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition & Appendix A, C, D, F and G, declaring and establishing regulations for the installation, intenance and alterations of plumbing systems within the City of National ty providing penalties for the violation thereof and repealing Ordinance . 1147 and all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict there- th" (amended as approved by the Council at the regular meeting of October , was presented for first reading. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, e reading of the ordinance be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: id. The title was read. DINANCE NO. , "an ordinance providing for the regulation of private d=livery service depositing materials upon private premises," was presented f.r fixet reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the reading of t e ordinance be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The t tle was read. INANCE NO. , "an ordinance of the City of National City relating to t e requirements for the undergrounding of utilities," was presented for f rst reading. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the ord- i ance be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The title w-s read. P. J. Dewes, San Diego Gas and Electric Co., 101 Ash Street, San D ego, was present and thanked City Attorney for the interview granted him a d urged adoption of the ordinance; he was not against Mr. McLean's amend- m=nt to the model ordinance but thought the ordinance lost clarity. O''INANCE NO. 1208, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDI - NCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (Zone Change to Establish H.tel-Motel-Tourist Recreation Planned Development Zone)," was presented for s=cond reading. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the reading of the o dinance be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The le was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Ordinance be adopt- e.. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Reid. 10/22/68 162 CITY ATTORNEY MC LEAN reported an unsafe building (public nuisance) at 3341 Sweetwater Road, and requested authority to file suit against the owner who would not negotiate. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Attorneyb request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. CITY ATTORNEY MC LEAN reported various land owners and contractors appear to be responsible for a break in the sewer lines and requested authority to file suit. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $76,480.30 was pre- sented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Reid. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $37,364.27 Traffic Safety 1,797.19 Park 1,555.65 Retirement 15,725.89 Gas Tax (2106) 1,990.29 Special Street 536.77 Trust & Agency 25.00 Drainage 12,208.44 Sewer 3,439.11 Civic Center 499.64 TOTAL $750.42.25 Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Reid. The Council considered the matter of the location of the Public Works Depart- ment; petition opposing the relocation at the D Avenue site and a report from Merrell 4 Watts, Executive Director, Redevelopment Agency, in regard to dis- position of City -owned property within the Redevelopment Project Area were presented. Petition and report were ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Mayor Morgan stated there should be discussion regarding the location of the Public Works Yard. Councilman Camacho stated the D Avenue site was controversial and the present site would not be compatible with the plans for the Redevelopment Area. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Morgan, the site be moved to 30th Street and the City Manager be authorized to proceed with construction and engineering plans and obtain a bid on the buildings. Discussion followed. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. Absent: Reid. A communication from HARKINS & LERCHER, Attorneys at Law, requesting the City Council hear their client Mrs. Grasser (applicant for public premises license) dba Tahiti, 819 National Avenue was presented. Moved by Hogue, the person be heard. Motion died for lack of second. Max Lercher, 806 National Avenue, was present and stated some time ago Mrs. Grasser made application for the public premises license, the application came before the City Council, Mrs. Grasser did not know it was scheduled to cane before the Council; and the Council voted to protest the license. Mr. Lercher stated Mrs. Grasser has held a license to serve alcoholic beverages and food; she plans to con- tinue serving food between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.; the change in license was suggested by the A.B.C.; to conform to her present license she would have to serve breakfast and lunch and hire additional employees; chances are that very few people would eat breakfast or lunch there. Mr. Lercher continued under the public premises license minors would not be per- mitted to enter, she would continue operating her business as she has been doing; if the Council would reconsider and withdraw their protest we would have the best of both worlds. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Council reconsider its protest of change of license. Mrs. Yoshiko Grasser, 10/22/68 163 o er of the Tahiti, was present and confirmed statements made on her behalf b Mr. Lercher. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, protested, stating he did not f=vor the return of the saloon. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: A, es: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Reid. A communication from NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY in regard to franchise f.r installation of underground cable was presented. City Manager Osburn r commended it be held over. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, it be re- f rred to the City Manager for further clarification and investigation. C ried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. T e application by CARNIVAL TIME SHOWS for a carnival at Wards Parking lot N.vember 13-17, 1968, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, i be approved subject to the City Manager's approval of their insurance and bind. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from the SALVATION ARMY requesting permission to place ristmas Kettles at Penney's, the Post Office and Montgomery Ward's November through December 24, 1968, and the City Treasurer►s recommendation of proval were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, permission be g anted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from National City Junior High Band Director Reed stating eir SWINGING' KINGSMEN STAGE BAND has been invited by the University of N-vada to participate in a jazz festival at the Reno campus March 15-16, 1.69, and requesting City aid in transportation ($100.00) in conjunction w'th the 200th Celebration was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by C acho, it be referred to the City Manager for report (on the type of trans- p.rtation). Peter Xander, member of the band, was present and stated trans- rtation would be by chartered Greyhound Bus. Motion and second withdrawn. ved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the $100 towards cost of transportation b- approved. Councilman Colburn requested the bus carry a sign with the name o the band and the City and offered to help the students have the sign p inted. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Reid. Th- resignation of FELIX GUIDRY, Park Caretaker II, and Director of Park & Re reation's request a closed examination be scheduled as soon as possible we e presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Vice Ma, or Hogue requested a certificate be prepared for Mr. Guidry. MI ES of the regular meeting of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION of October 16 h were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. 2 a S i•RY of the MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES' meeting of October 2n. was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. E ERPTS from the MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD meeting of October 9th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Re d. ST INCREASES for eligible employees, approved by department heads and the Ci y Manager, were presented as follows: Stephen Hovanic, Russell Shotwell, He ry Steutzer, Public Works Department; Timothy Ramsey, Engineering Depart - me t. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the step increases be granted. Ca ried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A •ommunication from Acting City Manager Parks filing 3 items with the City C1=rk (No Council action necessary) was presented: (1) AVO from City Clerk's of ice attaching copies of correspondence received from San Diego County Wa er Authority; (2) Letter from San Diego County Water Authority, dated 10 2/68, enclosing tabulations showing changes in quantity of water stored in San Vicente Reservoir as of 9/30/68 and average monthly water deliveries in c.f.s. to member agencies for fiscal year 1968-69 as of 9/30/68; (3) Audit resort, Justice Court of National Judicial District for fiscal year ended 6/ 0/68.) 10/22/68 164 C TY MANAGER OSBURN reported City Treasurer -Acting Finance Officer Kerr has n• objection to making up two extra payrolls a year (to pay every other week r-ther than twice a month.) Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the change i payroll procedure be authorized after the City Manager has received con- f'rmation that the change is desired by the National City Municipal Employees' A sociatien. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. CI Y MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to the availability of Federal funds fo the Library wing addition to the present National City Library; Federal fu ds have been appropriated for this fiscal year but the State Librarian is no able to determine how much money may be available for expansion; it is believed the funds will be primarily for new building. The City Manager said wi h this in mind his recommendation would be to proceed at this time and not wa t for Federal funds. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Ciy Mana- ge 's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ay-s: Camacho, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. Absent: Reid. Th City Clerk presented a communication from the STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER in regard to acquisition of right-of-way by the State Division of Highways. Or.;ered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Th • City Clerk presented the County Tax Collector's advertising of Agreement No 6745 (purchase of tax deeded lands). Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Ab ent: Reid. Th Re an 13 pr was t or Hog ap recommendation of the PLANNING COMMISSION to approve application for idential Planned Development Permit north of 16th Street between Lanoitan Euclid Avenues for the construction of 168 apartment units subject to conditions was presented. City Clerk Minogue stated since the Agenda was pared a protest to the fencing and use of 60' wide section for parking received from Anthony and Mabel A. Zitnick, 1508 Lanoitan Avenue. Direc- of Planning Stockman recommended it be laid over for one week. Moved by e, seconded by Camacho, the Director of Planning's recommendation be oved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. DIR- OR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN recommended two Zone Variance applications (1. Z-5• for 13'8" rear yard setback at 3004 East 9th Street, and 2. Z-57, set- bac on all fence installations and landscaped areas at the SE corner of 22n• and A) be placed on the Council Agenda for November 12th for final de - cis on. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the Director of Planning's rec.mmendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The report of the City Treasurer for the month ending September 30, 1968 was pre-.ented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, it be approved and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The Council adjourned to executive session to discuss pending litigation at 8:3• p.m. May.r Morgan called the meeting back to order at 8:55 p.m. Council members pre ent: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Absent: Reid. May.r Morgan recommended the meeting be adjourned to 7:30 p.m., October 29th in the Council Chambers. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. City Clerk Minogue asked if there was to be an Agen.a for the adjourned meeting. City Attorney McLean stated there would be. Moti.n to adjourn carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The meeting ad- jour ed at 8:57 p.m. ATT .T: CITY CLERK J/( 10/22/68