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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 10-10 CC MIN88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA October 10, 1967 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice Mayor Colburn. Council members present: Harris, Hogue, Reid, Colburn. Absent: Morgan. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Foster, Linn, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by the Rev. R. D. Richardson, South Bay Bible Community Church, Vice Mayor Colburn welcomed the Sweetwater Union High School students in the audience and recognized the foreign exchange student from Morocco who is living with Mr. and Mrs. Ruble Beauchamp. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 3rd be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Director. of Parks and Recreation Maley presented his annual report for the fiscal filar 1966-67, COUNCILMAN REID asked if anything could be done in regard to the use of spray paint by young people; it was cheaper and easier for them to obtain than glue. Vice Mayor Colburn said the City Attorney would report to Council. VICE MAYOR COLBURN presented a 20 year pin to FIRE CAPTAIN RICHARD J. HARROLD. RESOLUTION NO. 9460, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE 25TH STREET BETWEEN "A" AVENUE AND "B" AVENUE AND THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 2 OF SMITH AND PLANTE'S SUBDIVISION BETWEEN 25TH STREET AND 26TH STREET," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The title was read. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 9461, "RESOLUTION URGING TIGHTER CONTROL OF THE NARCOTIC TRAFFIC IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND RECOMMENDING STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF PENALTIES IN NARCOTIC ARRESTS," was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the Resolu- tion be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Reid, Colburn. Nays: Hogue. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 9462, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE 13TH STREET, QUARTER SECTION 129," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The title was read. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 9463, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (Plaza Boulevard)," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 9464, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 9459 PERTAINING TO AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE FIFTH STREET STORM DRAIN (To correct Spec. No.)" was 10/10/67 presented. Moved by Hogue, reading of the title only. Hogue stated his motion was Carried by unanimous vote. 89 seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted b uy In answer to the Vice Mayor's question, Councilman to adopt the Resolution. The title was read. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 9465, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARK CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDI- TURE (Aerial Platform - $18,732.65)," was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be ado ted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Hogue, Reid, Colburn. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. ORDINANCE NO. ._.__., "An Ordinance of the City of National City Relating to Street Improvements and Underground Utilities," was presented for the second reading. City Attorney McLean stated the Ordinance contained the amendments made last week at the first reading. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Colburn. Nays: Hogue, Reid. Absent: Morgan. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be held over to the next regular meeting (October 24th) when there would be full attendance. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY MC LEAN stated an amendment to claim for personal injuries was referred to him; the Council previously rejected the claim; and recommended the amendment be rejected. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Attorne 's recommendation be roved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The Council considered support of the SOUTH BAY GUIDANCE CENTER'S request the San Diego County Board of Supervisors provide funding under the Short -Doyle Act. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Center's request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 9466, RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SOUTH BAY GUIDANCE CENTER AND REQUESTING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER THE TERMS OF THE SHORT-DOYLE ACT," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The title was read. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be ado ted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. THE USE DISTRICT HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1, Single Family Residence Zoning, to R-4-P-D, Residential Planned Development Zoning, south of 4th Street between Rachael and the northerly prolongation of Shell for a con- valescent home was held at this time. Director of Planning Stockman presented the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval. There was no one present in this regard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the hearing be closed and the recommendation of the Planning Commission accepted and referred to the City Attorney for further processing. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. ORDINANCE NO. , An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 962, zoning ordinance of the City of National City referring to area south of 4th Street between Shell Avenue and Thelma Lane, was presented for the first reading. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the readin of the Ordinance be b title onl . Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The title was read. A COMMUNICATION FROM W. V. ESCAL,ANTE, SECRETARY OF PRAB, requesting permission for one member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board to attend the League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco the week of October 15th was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, with Mr. Osburn's approval a re resentative of PRAB be sent to the Conference in San Francisco at Cat expense. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Hogue, Reid, Colburn. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. APPLICATION FOR REFUND of $25.00 performance bond by LOUIE E. SHERMAN, 640 J Avenue, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the application 10/10/67 90 be approved and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Hogue, Reid, Colburn. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS before the SAN DIEGO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION on Wednesday, October 11, Room 310, 1600 Pacific Highway (9:00 a.m. Amendments to General Plan of Major Highways, 9:30 a.m. Regional General Plan, San Diego County, 1990), was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. A COPY OF A COMMUNICATION from the Director of County Department of Special District Services to the Chairman, California Flood Control Conference, Sacramento, in regard to the SWEETWATER RIVER PROJECT, was presented. City Manager Osburn said this was just to bring information on the project up to date; the appropriation by the Federal Government may be made in the Spring of 1968. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. A COMMUNICATION from the Chairman, Ways and Means Committee, BETA SIGMA PHI, requesting permission to sponsor a rummage sale at 35 East 18th Street, on Saturday, October 7th, was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. A COMMUNICATION from the County Veterinarian in regard to the skunk problem in National City, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, it be filed and a letter of thanks forwarded to the County Veterinarian. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. ELIGIBILITY FOR STEP INCREASES, approved by department heads and the City Manager, for the following employees, was presented: George Swanson, Carol A. Cove, and Jo Fasig. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the step increases be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. A LETTER requesting acceptance of RETIREMENT effective October 15th by CONRAD O. MUNDAHL, Building Repairman, and the Director of Public Works' request for a replacement for the position were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the retirement be accepted and an appropriate letter be sent and the City Manager handle the matter of the replacement. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. A COMMUNICATION from the CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE stating three items were filed with the City Clerk (October 3rd communication from the San Diego County Water Authority to the Operating Heads of Member Agencies; Certificates of Insurance for Continana Convalescent Center covering Prime Contractors, Inc. and C & Q Amusements covering their operation at Montgomery Wards,j5eptember 27th through October 3rd) was presented CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported a copy of a communication from Mrs. Frances M. Tolpo, 4140 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, to the National City Star -News was received and referred to the Mayor on October 2nd. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY CLERK MINOGUE presented a news release from the Department of Housing and Community Development announcing hearings in Los Angeles on October 9th and loth for information. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported the amendment to the claim for personal injuries, PAULINE G. LUNA, was received and referred to the City Attorney and insurance adjuster (same amendment Council voted to reject earlier in the meeting). THE CITY CLERK reported the City of San Diego's Annual Financial Report, "WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES," was received and is on file. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER made an oral report on items relating to the State Division of Highways. The City Engineer recommended access to homes on undedicated street (Terry Lane) in connection with Freeway 805 be provided by the State by buying a house facing on R Avenue and dedicating the property. 10/10/67 91 Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the City Engineer's recommendation in regard to Terry Lane be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. City Engineer Foster recommended the proposed extension of Euclid to provide for interchange at Sweetwater Road and 805 be relocated within the County and requested authorization to request the County Board of Supervisors to revise their Freeway Agreement to provide for same. The City Engineer stated it was tentatively agreed the expense of the construction of the road would be borne by the County and the State. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the City Engineer's recommendation and request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S recommendation a committee be appointed to work with the State Division of Highways on furthering and expediting the construction of Route 805 through National Citg was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the request be denied and a letter sent to the Planning Commission explaining the reason for it. Vice Mayor Colburn stated the letter would indicate the conversation with the Division of Highways that at this time they feel it is not because of lack of interest that 805 is scheduled as it is; they hope the funding will be obtained early next year. Councilman Harris spoke against the motion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Reid, Colburn. Nays: Harris. Absent: Morgan. CITY MANNER OSBURN reported receipt of three copies of the Freeway Agreement (11-5D-805) and stated copies wculd be in the Engineering and Planning offices as well as his for study before the next Council meeting at which time the agreement would be executed. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to expenses for out of town trips, other cities in most cases are allowing $200.00 per person for the Conference in San Francisco, to pay travel, registration and living expenses. The City Manager said those attending the San Francisco Conference did not have a choice of hotels and it was difficult to establish a maximum allowance; the present allowance was not sufficient when the hotel charge would be $22.00 to $26.00 per day. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the $30.00 a day maximum travel expense allowance be eliminated for this trip (League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco) for the Council and employees who are going and further study be made of the problem by the City Manager and a report made to the Council. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Hogue, Colburn. Nays: Reid. Absent: Morgan. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission recommendation of October 9th to approve the application for limited commercial planned development to permit the operation of an auto parking lot west of F Avenue between the closed 31st Street and closed 32nd Street subject to 18 conditions and subject to review at the end of two years. Mrs. Stockman said no fence would be installed at the northerly parking lot property line 145 feet south of 31st Street, but traffic barrier of poles would be installed to protect existing fences. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Councilman Hogue suggested if some- thing like this comes up again the applicant meet with the Planning Commission and agreement be reached before it is brought to Council. Mrs. Stockman said this was not the property the adjacent residents complained about. Councilman Reid asked if the Director of Planning thought it would be settled in two years. Mrs. Stockman said it would not, the freeway and channel were not scheduled for completion until 1972, but the Council could review it in two years. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Harris, Hogue, Colburn. Nays: Reid. Absent: Morgan. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed (next regular meeting October 24th). Carried by unanimous vote. Ase'slt: .rgan. ATTEST: Y 44. VICE MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CI CALIFORNIA CITY CLERK (j 10/10/67