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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 12-23 CC ADJ MIN209 ,A ti O t S !+ -,- 3 MINUTES OF THE r�JvzT� . '' : � .= Ii'dtis OF .�L , ,L•r,aEri 17TH OF THE CITE COUNCIL DF THE CITY OF lATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 3ece<ber 23, 1966 The adjourned 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, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. ADMINIST>RATIVE OFFICIALS present: Foster, iainogue, Parks, Stockman, Watts, The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by Acting City Manager Parks followed with invocation by Mayor Morgan. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 17th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL �+AN CJLBURN spoke in regard to the closing of Plaza Boulevard east of Harbison for over a week because of construction of a service station and stated he did not think the closing was necessary, ODUNCILMAN REID said he asked for a study of traffic conditions and recom- mended solutions to the problem in the vicinity of the Post Office during the Christmas rush; nothing was done, Councilman Reid suggested a study be started now so there might be a remedy for the situation by next Christmas, Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Er. reid°s suggestion be approved and July be established as the deadline for the recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MO dGAN expressed his appreciation for the good work done by Mrs. Con- suelo Rubio, Chairman, Sister City Committee, and the Chamber of Commerce in providing a party and necessities for the children of the Tanama Valley School outside Tecate. MAYOR MO:GAN said he was disturbed by persistent rumors a fish cannery would locate in National City; he would like such a business to be illegal in the City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution declaring fish canneries a nuisance. Councilman Colburn said he would like to have a report before authorizing such a resol- ution; possibly modern techniques might safeguard against unpleasant odors; if not, he would agree action should be taken. Vice Mayor Hogue said errors were made in the past because Councils did not anticipate the location of certain types of business; he would not want his home on the windward side of a fish cannery. Mayor Morgan said if these undesirable businesses contin0 ue to come in and the Port Authority continues to "shove them down our throat," the Port Director or our Port Commissioner should be replaced. Potion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: ramacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan, Nays: Colburn. MRS. R. EDik NDS, 3710 Peach Blossom Street, was present in regard to the safety of school children residing in her area going to and from school. Mrs, Edmonds said after appearing at Council last week she received a copy of a letter from the County Counsel stating the school district was not empowered to hire crossing guards and asked what the City would do about the dangerous situation. Mayor Morgan re -stated his belief the schools have a responsib- ility to provide for children going back and forth to school in a safe manner. Councilman Colburn said the problem went beyond the safety of the school children; all pedestrians using or crossing Paradise Valley Road were in danger. Moved by Colburn, two members of the City Oouncil and two members of the National School District be appointed to study and survey alternate routes that could be taken. Died for lack of second. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the Public Works Director be authorized to move the fence back along the l02 easement shown on the Williams Manor Subdivision Map and to fence and pave. a walkway along the easement which runs easterly from the intersection of 7th and Tolas Court and which then runs parallel to the lined drainage ditch on the north side of Paradise Valley Road and to fence a "bridge" over the drainage ditch. Acting City Manager Parks said he had a 12/23/68 210 report he planned to present later on the PgenCa. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the subject be brought to the floor at this time. Harried by unanimous vote. Mx. Parks said at the last meeting this was referred to the City Manager; the City Engineer estimated the cost of a signal light (stop light actuated by push button) at the intersection of 8th Street and Plaza Boulevard at $2,000 installed; this could cause considerable traffic back up and might be more dangerous than the present situation; the County is design- ing construction improvements to Paradise Valley Goad but it may be some time before the improvements are made; the stop light at the intersection would not be the solution. Mr. Parks continued the map of the subdivision shows a 1O1 easement from Tolas Court and 7th Street for utilities and a 101 easement along the drainage channel for sewer purposes, also for ingress and egress; his recommendation would be to fence the easement and provide a fenced bridge across the drainage ditch; he believed this could be furnished for the same cost as the signal at the intersection. Mayor Morgan said he would include in his motion the cost not exceed $2,000. councilman Camacho asked how long it would take to fence the easement. Acting City Manager Parks said it was only fair to warn the Council the owners may contest the interpretation of "ingress" and "egress". Councilman Cnraacho said it was a dangerous situation and if the school district cannot help these people the City should give them some help. Mayor Morgan said he hoped the work could be done by the time school opened. Acting City Manager Parks said if City crews did the work they could start immediately. Councilman Colburn asked when the passage- way would be finished; without the City Attorney he would not want to make any deals but felt that the property might be leased; he understood from the owner who fenced his property (where the children used to walk) there was cause for his action: debris was strewn, etc.; this might be a stopgap until Paradise Valley Road was improved; and the study could be made. Motion to fence the easements carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan reiterated his belief it was the schoolts responsibility and it was time the school assumed it. JEAN BEAU Az, 1204 East 7th Street (Commander, American Legion Post #255) was present and read his letter requesting no -fee permits to cover the sale of tickets for and the sale of pre -packaged food and soft drinks at the Donkey Baseball Came to be held at the Pony League Field in National City on March 22nd; he slated they planner, to start the sale of tickets immediately; pro- ceeds designated for child vaelfare, veteran rehabilitation and related pro- grams. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution approving participation by local housing owners in the Federal Rent Supplement Program and the City Managerts letter dated December 19th in this regard were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, it be referred back to the City Manager for a report to be submitted to the Council before the resolution is brought to the floor. Moved by Hogue, the resolution be taken off the Agenda. Died for lack of second. Acting City Manager Parks said participation in this type rent supplement program was one of the criteria for the ratification of our workable program for community improve- ment; there was no great rush; it could be referred back to the City Manager for a report January 7th. Motion to refer to the City Manager carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 97266, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NG/MEER TO FURNISH PLANS, SPECI- FICATIONS AND ESTIMATES (27th Street between A Avenue and 1) Avenue and A Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets)" was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, it be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the next two Resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. RES0LUTION NO. 9727, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, s R/W ti ♦ R/`0 GRANT DEED, ADD EASEMNT DEED (Parcel No. 1603:s-1 and Parcel T�o 16836-2, Interstate Highway 305/Plaza 'Boulevard Interchange Drainage.)" Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote* 12/23/68 211 RESOLUTION NO. 9723, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ECU ION Or RIGHT-OF-WAY CONTRACTS AND GRANT DEED (Parcel Ho. 11333, Interstate Highway 805/Plaza Boulevard Interchange Drainage.)" Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager's report in regard to PRIMA FACIE SPEED LINITS, SWEETWATER ROAD - SWEETWATER HEIGHTS was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Councilman Colburn recommended the City Manager send a copy of the report to the Sweetwater Union High School District in regard to the bus routing prob- lem. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Councilman Colburn's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The matter of the issuance of a sign subject to the property -owner signing a request (248 West 24th Street, I-31 Limited Industrial Zone - laid over from the meeting of December 17th) was considered, Director of Planning Stockman dated because of illness the application was not signed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The City Clerk read the result of the opening of sealed bids for the construc- tion of Kimball Park Utility Building (certificate of publication and affi- davit of posting notice to bidders on file) as follows: Dream Builders $26,061.00; Hurray Greengrass Construction $24,933.00; and National Building Industries $23,460.00. Acting City Manager Parks stated the bids were higher than estimated and recommended they all be rejected and the City re -advertise. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the Acting -City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. (rays: done. Abstaining: Reid. The matter of the PUBLIC WO:aS YARD construction was considered. A communi- cation from the City Manager stating three proposals were received and recom- mending Design Consultants with John S. :Roel, AIA, be awarded the contract was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, a resolution be drawn awarding the contract as recommended by the City ::Onager. Councilman Colburn said he did not feel it was proper to hire a consultant at this time. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Snamacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. A communication from the City Engineer recommending the culvert extension and the grading for the Public Works site be handled by a separate contract at a later date was presented. Moved by .Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. GArried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, :.'organ. Nays: Colburn. The request of the BORDER DISTRICT OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND TRAILER CLUBS ON AL.;L:RIOA to use -Kimball Park baseball field for 1969 Border District Rally September 18-20th, 1969 and to use the park area and the Bowl for church services Sunday morning and a private auction on Saturday and the recommenda- tions of the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Fire Chief in this regard were presented. Acting City Manager Parks recommended the requests be granted in accordance with the staff recommendations. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Acting City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A COL 'IUU"NI'0ATION FROM J. P. EKSTRAND, General Manager, Sim J. Harris Co., requesting cooperation in regard to swap meets was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Plotice that the WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO. has made application to the Public Utilities Commission to make changes in rates for intrastate service in California and stating a copy of the application and related exhibits will be furnished upon written request was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The request of SANTIAGO E. APA ;'_' to move a building from 2304 Grove to 2422 M Avenue and the Director of Building and Housing's recommendation it be approved subject to six conditions were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by 'Camacho, it be approved subject to the six conditions and a seventh con- dition that he will install curbs, gutters and sidewalks and will sign a covenant running with the land that he will not oppose future street improve- ments. Carried by unanimous vote. 12/23/68 212 A COMMUNICATION a BOM THE CITY M LWAGF._,": recor,nx:mending two conditions in regard to the Council's December loth approval of J'A' CAn LL S request to move a building from 2126 Grove to 2210 Bast 22nd Street (that he install curbs, gutters, and sidewalks and sign a covenant running with the land that he will not protest any future street improvements) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Tanager's recommendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A CO>=IiUNICATTON FROM T E r..0`v_J f ENGINEER . requesting the City Council adopt a resolution declaring portions of 30th Street lying within limits of National City to be a County highway was presented. moved by Hogue, seconded by Carecho, a resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. A COM1FJNICATION FROM JAI S J. WE?; ;S in regard to his request for a driveway permit off of Plaza Boulevard and the requirement that 1501 lineal sidewalk be installed before the permit issue. (=NG X ST_.E) was presented. Moved by Camacho, it be referred to the City Attorney for further. report. Died for lack of second. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, it be filed, Councilman Colburn said the situation in regard to the lease agreements was unique; he was being asked to install sidewalks on an area not leased by hire; there should be more cooperation; the slide formerly at the location was not required to install sidewalks; the car wash and the Plaza Bowl do not have sidewalks. James J. Wermers, 3530 Bancroft, Spring Valley, was present and said they have installed sidewalks on the property they front on; they do not have a - lease for any property on Plaza Boulevard; they could not stop another busi- ness from going in there if they installed the sidewalks; their sign is not on their leased property; the car wash sign is on their property; they owned the building only; if he had to install sidewalks, he would abandon the whole thing. Councilman Colburn inquired if the building had been leased. Lr. Wermers said it had been. Councilman Colburn asked if the agreement between Mr. Wermers and his tenant was that Wermers construct the building and he lease it with the understanding the driveway would be included, or was the driveway optional. Mr. Wermers said the driveway was optional; but it would be helpful to have the driveway. Councilman Colburn asked if his tenant could approach the South Bay Plaza Corporation and request the driveway and explain the lease; it was up to them to negotiate. Councilman Reid asked if the Council could find out to whom the sign permit was issued. Mayor Morgan - asked Mir. Parks to report on this to the Council. Jim Pantazoplus, 2g6 8 Wash- ington Street, Lemon Grove, was present and stated he was Mr. Wermer=s partner; the driveway is needed for business; they had installed sidewalks on L Avenue; the Code stated sidewalks had to be installed when the cost of improvement was $2500; the value of the sign was only $1600; they could have had the South Bay Plaza Corporation come down to ask for the permit; the building has been held up for two weeks, Mrs, Stockman stated since the Plaza Corporation is the real owner they should come in and talk to staff. Motion to file carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Camacho. Councilman Oplburn.iecommended I-1r. Pantazoplus and Mr. Wermers contact the City Tanager. Mr. Panta=opius said they had talked to the City Manager and he seemed to see no reason --also the little fellow in Engineering said he could see no problem, Councilman Colburn said if the improvement doesn't exceed the amount in the ordinance the --Council should not hold up the building. Councilman Hogue said the gentleman should talk to staff. MUTES of the PARK AND REC"z'EATION AD`JISO ;Y ^o0ARD meeting of December llth were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A letter of resignation from CHABLE E L. cGUE, Secretary Planning Department, and the Director of Planning's recommendation the resignation be accepted with regret (her employment to terminate at the close of business day February 7th and last day of work to be January 6th) and requesting permission to employ a temporary secretary and the Civil Service ':omission certify a secretarial list at the earliest possible date were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the resignation be accepted with regret and the requests approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MIITUTES of the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION meeting of December 18th were pre- sented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 12/23/68 213 A C;:rMiM':U.UNI::AATIOIT FROM THE CITY mANAGE, approving the bond covering JAMES V. and BERTHA TOLEDO for the installation of improvements at 1734 East 12th St. was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the bond be approved and the improvements installed within one year, Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION FROM THE CIT.' MANAGER filing three items with the City Clerk - (No Council action necessary): (1) Letter from San Diego County Water Author- ity dated 11/30/68 reporting Authority operations for the month of November, (2) Agenda of Board of Port Commissioners, San Diego Unified Port District, dated 12/17/68, (3) Financial Guaranty Bond No. 1553257 from the Travelers Indemnity Co. dated 12/12/68 covering James V. and Bertha Toledo, 1734 East 12th Street, was presented. PAYROLL, AUDITED BY THE FICAid+CE C0Iv1:ITTEE in the amount of S79,135,71 was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for save. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Hogue, Reid, I+Morgan. Nays: None. ACTING CITY MANAGER PARKS reported receipt of a request for a crosswalk across Plaza Boulevard and a street light in the vicinity of Toledo's Market and stated it had not been discussed by the Traffic Safety Committee and recom- mended it be referred to then. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, the Acting City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTING CITY MANAGER PARKS stated he received a communication from Director of Parks and Recreation Maley in regard to the Council's discussion of the shuffleboard courts and recommended it be referred back to the City Manager for consultation with the Mayor and they proceed within funds available. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Acting City Manager's recommendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTING CITY MANAGER PARKS reported receipt of a communication from Paul K. Hutton who lives in the vicinity of 24th Street and Granger Avenue requesting assistance from the City Engineer in regard to storm: drainage related to the 1911 Act Improvement and recommended it be referred to the City Engineer for cooperation with Mr. Hutton, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Acting City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY CL.E`ia reported receipt of communications from the following cities - indicating they have adopted resolutions in regard to closing of the Mexican - American border to unaccompanied minors: Ione, Larkspur and Vacaville. Councilman Hogue inquired as to the status of improvements at Harbison and l6th Street and was advised the Engineer's Report would be presented soon. Mayor Morgan recognized Er. and Mrs. Merrill Watts who were present in the audience. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:45 p.m. Mayor, City of rational City,, California Attest: City Clerk 12/23/68