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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 02-20 CC MIN217 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA February 20, 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: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Assistant Planner Brile, Linn, McLean, Minogue, Civil Engineer Associate Newberry, Osburn. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by Vice Mayor Colburn. CITY CLERK MINOGUE requested approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 13th with an addition to Resolution No. 9538 pertaining to easements and grant deeds was specifically cited as the Valle Vista Storm Drainage Project; one deed was for the dedication of a 10t strip at Happy Hollow Trailer Park. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the minutes of February 13. 1968 and the addition be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR MILBURN stated City Clerk Minogue was appointed Chairman of the National City Cancer Unit and suggested volunteers contact Mrs. Minogue. COUNCILMAN REID inquired if National Avenue improvement (Division to 6th Street) was finished and what they were going to do at 1st and National to keep cars from going left. Civil Engineer Associate Newberry said it was not finished; the plan called for double, double lines down the center for quite a ways which will prohibit a left turn. COUNCILMAN REID asked the City Manager to obtain the cost of having the El Toyon Community Building painted and repaired (holes in the floor, etc.) COUNCILMAN HARRIS inquired when they planned to put the island in Plaza Boulevard. City Manager Osburn said they hoped to put it in when the sewer and water lines were installed; when he last talked with the water company they had no idea what the use would be or what size main would be required; they were now checking with the City of San Diego regarding the sewage flow through this particular line to determine the size line required; at the staff level, they had been considering putting a couple inches of A.C. there for safety reasons. Councilman Harris said on the way home from the last Council meeting he drove down that street in the rain; it is a dark street and because there were no white stripes on the street, it could be very dangerous. Moved by Harris, a broken white stripe be painted on the edge of each driveway toward the center so cars could see to follow that line to keep from going over the curb. Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to make some kind of report on this or to have the Traffic Safety or someone study i.t. Vice Mayor Colburn said they installed some reflector posts at intersections where needed; perhaps as a temporary measure some reflectors could be used. The Mayor asked the City Manager to study all phases of the problem. VICE MAYOR COLBURN said in discussing "no left turns on National Avenue," he assumed they meant traveling south where Main Street joins National and turning east on lst. Civil Engr. Assoc. Newberry said that was correct. Vice Mayor Colburn said that was started some years back before Interstate 5 was constructed; he inquired with Interstate 5 and the off ramps just to the north of that intersection if the amount of traffic on National warranted "no left turns" there or if there was room for a left turn slot. Mr. Newberry said there was no room for that kind of slot; there was just 52t between curbs which was needed for four moving lanes; to make a proper left turn on to 1st Street, it must be made at quite an angle to the on -coming traffic; it has been unfair to cite people for turning left when the legend 2/20/68 218 was only on the pavement; however, now with the double, double line and the words "no left turn," they should be able to get the message to them. Vice Mayor Colburn inquired if plans were being made for a left turn slot at 2nd and National. Mr. Newberry said they were. The Vice Mayor said he was concerned because it was a possible motel site. MAYOR MORGAN stated Supervisor of Recreation R. Leighton Pratt was not present in the audience; he was resigning his position to accept one in another state and the Park & Recreation Advisory Board had expressed written appreciation for his "energetic and wholesome approach to the functions, departmental and civic" which would be a loss to the City. City Clerk Minogue read the letter. Mayor Morgan said a Certificate of Appreciation would be given to Mr. Pratt along with the aforementioned letter. MAYOR MORGAN presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Alsdorf in recognition of their faithful and active participation in City Council meetings and civic affairs. Mr. Alsdorf said this was the 10th year they had been attending Council meetings. MAYOR MORGAN said National City would celebrate its Centennial soon; a "Whisker Contest" was scheduled and inquired if the Vice Mayor had received approval from the Chairman of the committee for his entry. J. W. Kirby, 115 E. 18th Street, Chairman, Beard Growing Contest, was present and said the Vice Mayor called and requested permission to grow a beard but he only has part of a beard; the kick-off was already here; posters advertising the con- test would be all over town before the end of the week. The Mayor's proposed proclamation of "NURSERY EDUCATION WEEK (March 3 - March 9, 1968) was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9541, "RESOLUTION OF COMMFNDATXON TO WINNER OF MUNICIPAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD, James Hailing," was read. City Clerk Minogue read a letter from the Firemen's Relief Association recommending Master Hailing, 831 Melrose Street, as recipient of the award. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented a framed copy of the resolution to Master Hailing. RESOLUTION NO, 9542, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (E. T. and Priscilla L. Maloney)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9543, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (14th Street)," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9544, "RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE FUNDING OF THE SWEETWATER FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Colburn said the resolution was to be sent to the proper legislators and inquired if the City Manager would see that others who might be interested would also receive copies. ORDINANCE NO. . "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordinar.c,- of the City of National City, California (Zone Reclassification from R-4 to C-4 for City Owned Property East of "A" Avenue between 28th and 29th Streets Olivewood Housing Project)," was presented for the first reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the reading of the Ordinance be by title only. 2/20/68 219 Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN report a fence appeared to encroach on the right of way at 1708 Cleveland Avenue and said if the Council desired, he would proceed to cause the obstruction to be removed. Mayor Morgan inquired where the Planning Commission stood in this regard. City Attorney McLean said the Planning Commission referred it to the City Engineer for survey which revealed the fence does in fact encroach in the public right of way. Vice Mayor Colburn stated the property owner was in the audience and asked for permission to question him. Mayor Morgan stated the owner could answer if he desired. Roger Maurais, 1708 Cleveland Avenue, was present and inquired if his was the only property involved. City Attorney McLean said it was the only property referred to in the report. Mr. Maurais said if he was in violation, he would suggest all of those violating be brought in. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Attorney's recommendation be approved and he be authorized to file the proper suit or papers to rectify the situa- tion. Councilman Reid inquired if they could give so many days for this to be taken care of first. City Attorney McLean suggested thirty days. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the motion include a thirty -day time limit be given. Vice Mayor Colburn inquired if the motion carried would they then institute a suit in thirty days if the situation was not corrected. City Attorney McLean said that was correct. Mr. Maurais said he wondered why he was the only one mentioned; he was not the only one with that set back on Cleveland Avenue. Mayor Morgan inquired if thirty days would be enough time for the encroachment to be rectified. Mr. Maurais said he could take care of it within thirty days; however, he had measured his property and the other properties there and inquired why he was the only one mentioned tonight. Councilman Hogue said if Mr. Maurais was right, it should be checked into. Mr. Maurais said when the fence was installed, it was put up in line with existing fences on the same street. Mayor Morgan asked that the Planner bring backa recommendation of the other fences in the area. Councilman Hogue said they should defer action and checkthe whole block before picking on just one person. Vice Mayor Colburn said recently they had taken a strong stand on the demolition of various unsafe buildings; some had been demolished and some were just in the process; however, they did have to start somewhere; he felt the Council could pass this motion and if Mr. Maurais corrected his within 30 days then he would not have a problem; this could be leadership in correcting these areas. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Planner be instructed to check 17th and Cleveland and the general area to see if the other fences in this area are out of their proper places and if so, be informed they will have to move their fences back. Vice Mayor Colburn inquired if a time limit could be set for the report. City Manager Osburn said two weeks should be all right. Carried by unanimous vote. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $14,024.54 Traffic Safety 9,808.66 Park 527.93 Retirement 14,729.43 Gas Tax 2107 51,429.19 Gas Tax 186.1 40.00 Trust and Agency 50.00 Special Streets 1,039.42 Drainage 3,636.37 Sewer 99,418.54 Civic Center 120.44 T OTAL $194,824.52 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Councilman Hogue inquired where they would get the money to pay the sewer bill. City Manager Osburn said the Sewer Fund now was $44,613.48 in the red; this was because the y had to make their annual 2/20/68 220 payment to the City of San Diego which was over eighty-five thousand dollars and they made a quarterly payment for maintenance and operation. Councilman Hogue inquired how they would raise this large amount of money. City Manager Osburn said by the sewer service charge on the water bills. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $68,250.47, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. The result of the opening of sealed bids for the IMPROVEMENT OF A AND B AVENUES, 26TH TO 27TH STREET, was presented. City Clerk. Minogue said the Certificate of Posting and Certificate of Publication were on file. City Manager Osburn recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, T. B. Penick & Sons, in the amount of $25,336.72 and all other bids be rejected. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RES LUTION NO. 9545, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ("A" Avenue, "B" Avenue, 26th Street and 27th Street)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. The result of the opening of sealed bids for the IMPROVEMENT OF 24TH STREET, HOOVER TO HIGHLAND, was presented. City Clerk. Minogue said the Certificate of Posting and Certificate of Publication were on file. City Manager Osburn recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, T. 8. Penick & Sons, in the amount of $83,789.96 and all other bids be rejected. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9546, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (24th Street from Hoover Avenue to Highland Avenue)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title max. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of DIRHLI R OF BUILDING & HOUSING BIGGS for an additional trans- portation vehicle, was presented. City Manager Osburn recommended the purchase be approved. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY ENGINEER FOSTER in regard to sewer service charge for the Naval Exchange Service Center to be constructed on 8th Street near Wilson Avenue, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. (The City of National City not attempt to collect the sewer service charge and allow San Diego to continue as there are no meters to segregate the water used from this building and the other buildings at the Naval Station; the City of San Diego, in turn, would credit the City of National City for the estimated amount of sewage from this facility.) City Manager Osburn said this was also his recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from FRANKLIN GEERDES, ATTORNEY FOR NATIONAL CITY TOWING & STORAGE COMPANY, thanking the Council for extension of time and outlining steps taken to conform to contract, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN in regard to the closing of the National City - Maloney escrow, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 2/20/68 221 A communication from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE recommending the City Council consider contracting to have old stripes removed from City streets with a sandblasting method, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, it be laid over for a week as the City Manager will haveef, recommendation at that time. Councilman Hogue stated the City Manager said the area they were talking about was in the vicinity of 8th to loth on Highland Avenue; at Palm and Plaza; this last area is very bad; the paint seeped through pre- vious attempts of covering; if they were not going to re -surface Plaza in that area, a sander should be rented to cut these old stripes off of the street. City Manager Osburn said the engineer would check the condition of the street; if it needed slurry seal anyway, this would be the solution. Vice Mayor Colburn said the Chamber of Commerce's letter referred to several straits but Highland Avenue in particular; they should take care of the item before them this week rather than laying it aside until next week; they could refer it to the City Manager for a report as to the best method, whether it be sandblasting on some streets and slurry on others. Councilman Hogue said they referred only to one area, an area to be covered with slurry seal, and inquired if it would be cheaper to slurry the area in which the stripes needed covering or if it would be cheaper to sandblast them. City Manager Osburn said it would depend upon the condition of the street; the letter said Highland Avenue had so many old lines and he assumed it was in the area of 8th and loth; there has been nothing done to Plaza Boulevard since it was put in 10 - 12 years ago; it certainly could use a slurry seal and it would cover the stripes; there were some streets on which it would be better to sandblast. Councilman Hogue asked that the Chamber be informed they were checking into this. Motion carried by unanimous vote. A communication from ASSISTANT PERSONNEL OFFICER LINN in regard to a pro- posed amendment to the Civil Service Ordinance (to include provision granting service credit to employees on leave of absence for injuries under Workmen Compensation Laws), was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from FIRE CHIEF BAILEY requesting permission to participate in the Fireman "Bombero" Program of Mexico, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Councilman Reid inquired how many people and how much money were they talking about. City Manager Osburn said last year they had four people which cost $110.0o; this year they could handle five or six at about $27.00 each. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN recommending a member of the City staff be appointed as notary public, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Councilman Reid inquired why they couldn't have a notary public on each floor. City Manager Osburn said he talked to Mrs. (Maud) Smith on the first floor and she would act as notary. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, requesting Council consideration of county -wide air pollution control and an expression of Council's opinion on the need for and desirability of same, was presented. Mayor Morgan recommended Vice Mayor Colburn be appointed to this and if there is money to be spent, he give a recommendation on the money situation after he goes to a few meetings to see exactly what they intended to do. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. An application for refund of $25.00 performance bond by E. L. MILLER, 2115 Valle Vista Avenue, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the refund be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. An application for person to person transfer of on -sale beer license by DONALD A. WONDRASH, DBA AL'S CAFE, 2100 National Avenue, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the application be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. 2/20/68 222 MAYOR MORGAN asked Administrative Assistant Linn to check the Mayor's voting button before the next meeting. An application for person to person, premises to premises transfer and an exchange of on -sale general (bona fide public eating place) license by DENNIS L. MOORE and DONALD F. WALL, DBA DINTY MOORE'S NO. 12, 28 N. Euclid Avenue, was presented. City Clerk Minogue said after the Agenda was made up she had received a copy of inquiry from the Director of Planning to the City Attorney in regard to the license within a C-2-P-D Zone and the City Attorney's answer that "incidential use is not authorized where specifically prohibited by ordinance." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the license be protested. Vice Mayor Colburn asked the City Manager to write a letter to (or contact personally) Mr. Moore or Mr. Wall, or both, and fully explain the purpose of the protest and the fact ordinance does not allow a liquor license in C-2-P-D zoning; possibly they would withdraw their application. Mayor Morgan said the Council should go on record of not allowing licenses issued in some other part of the County and to be transferred into our City. Councilman Hogue said the C-2-P-D ordinance does not allow liquor licenses; he could not see how in the future they could use C-2-P-D again, it might be a problem some day for future development such as the Sweetwater River Valley, and he inquired if this could be deleted from the ordinance. Assistant Planner Brile said C-2-A zoning could have planned development added and would permit the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a bona fide restaurant. Councilman Hogue inquired the difference between C-2-A and C-2-P-D. Assistant Planner Brile said the C-2-P-D was the Limited Commercial Planned Development Zone which permits all the uses of a C-2 Zone but under planned development; C-2-A is like C-2 but permits the sale of alcoholic beverages under certain circumstances in conjunction with a restaurant, motel, etc. Motion carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the SOUTH BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC., requesting on behalf of the Congress of History rent free use of Kimball Community Building dining room Friday evening, March 8th, and all day Saturday, March 9th, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. City Manager Osburn said the Historical Society has rented the building for March 7th, 8th and 9th for $115.00; this is an additionalrequest; the normal charge would be $65.00 but the Society would like it at no fee if possible. Vice Mayor Colburn said the City Manager did not state whether the Historical Society came under the rent free agreement set forth as policy to be adhered to. Helen Lamb, 441 E. 7th Street, President, South Bay Historical Society, was present and said the Congress of History was a county -wide organization of historical societies and they asked to come to National City and will help to start the lOOth anniversary celebration; arrangements had been made with Director of Parks & Recreation Maley to rent the hall, the kitchen and to serve all of their meals in the main hall; they find their Friday night dinner, Saturday luncheon and Saturday night banquet may run over in time at the time of the entertainment in the main hall; they could not entertain in the main hall at the same time they were setting up the tables; it would be easier to handle the catering problems if they could move out of the main hall into the dining room. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Council- man Hogue stated they charged City employees to use the building; he thought they had decided at that time City Manager Osburn would decide whether or not this should be this way and brought back on the floor. City Manager Osburn said this was true; they had rented the hall for the three days at the $115.00 fee and this was a request for an additional use at no fee and it was a variation. Items to be filed with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary): (1) Letter from the SAN DIBGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY, dated January 31, 1968, to the Board of Directors reporting Authority operations for the month of January; (2) Letter from the SAN DIBGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY, dated February 8, 1968, to operating heads of member agencies regarding Member Agency Storage in San Vicente Reservoir, were presented. CITY CLERK MINOGUE stated the following were received and were on file: (a) San Diego County Water Authority's 21st Annual Report; (b) Annual 2/20/68 223 Report of the San Diego Unified Port District for 1966-67. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a Writ of Execution and Notice of Garnishment, George N. Whittler et al, Plaintiffs, Vs. Fernand K. Talbot, Defendant; copies were referred to the City Attorney and City Manager. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a Notice of Hearing and Applications for Adjudication of Claims, Joseph L. Rapoza, Jr. Vs. the City of National City and the State Compensation Insurance Fund; copies were referred to the City Attorney and City Manager. CITY CLERIC MINOGUE presented a request for an audit of her accounts prior to March 1st. City Manager Osburn stated the Auditor had been contacted and would be here around the first of April. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:36 p.m. ATTEST: l CITY CLERK MAYOR, CITY OF ATONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 2/20/68