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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 03-14 CC MIN183 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA March 14, 1967 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, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Council members absent: Harris. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Administrative Assistant Linn, McLean, Minogue, Associate Civil Engineer Newberry, Stockman. MAYOR MORGAN welcomed the 6th Grade from the Olivewood School and some teachers who were present. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by Administrative Assistant Linn, followed with invocation by the Reverend Dwight Giadieux, First Christian Church. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 1967 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. RESOLUTION NO. 9328, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF STREET OR HIGHWAY EASEMENT (San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Company)," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. RESOLUTION NO. 9329, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION GRANT DEED (Continana Corporation)," 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. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Vice Mayor Colburn asked the City Attorney to state what the resolution con- cerned. The City Attorney said the City was negotiating to sell City owned real property to the Continana Corporation (which corporation proposed to build on the property a rest home and medical facility); an escrow was opened for that purpose; one of the things to be done by the City was to deposit the deed in escrow. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. RESOLUTION NO. 9330, "RESOLUTION URGING THE IMMEDIATE IMPROVEMENT OF PARADISE VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN CITY LIMITS OF CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SWEETWATER ROAD," 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. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. RESOLUTION NO. 9331, "RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM TO AMEND THE MAYO-BREED FORMULA FOR THE ALLOCATION OF STATE GASOLINE TAXES," was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Mayor Morgan said northern California was receiving 55% of the gas tax and southern California 45%; if the bill goes through they would receive 40% and we would receive 60%. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. ORDINANCE NO. , "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 962 Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California for the Humble Oil & Refining Company Establishing C-2-P-D Limited Commercial Planned Development," was presented for the first reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, 3/14/67 184 the first reading of the Ordinance be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The title was read. MAYOR MORGAN presented Certificates of Appreciation to two National City Police Officers: Patrolman Raymond D. Connolly and Patrolman Kenneth R. Crews who apprehended a kidnapping - robbery suspect wanted by the Los Angeles Police. MAYOR MORGAN presented a Certificate of Appreciation to George Burns, Building Inspector, who retired after nine years of faithful service. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney present to the Council for adoption an addition to the ordinance governing taxi cabs the stipula- tions: "no cab would be able to be parked with the meter running and refuse service to anyone, thereby taking up the allotted space; when they have a fare they would not be permitted to occupy this space; after two turns they could not continue going around the block and tie up the traffic." Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. MAYOR MORGAN recommended amending the resolution that created the Park and Recreation Advisory Board to read "the Board would be composed of five members" instead of seven; and the two vacancies at this time not be filled. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. MAYOR MORGAN stated the Alco Fence Company completed their new building and landscaping and Lou Long had completed renovation and landscaping of his business location and suggested everyone go look at these places as they had done much toward beautifying our City and making it a better place to live. MRS. CONSUELO RUBIO, Chairman of the Sister City Committee, 1729 Cleveland Avenue, was present and thanked the Council for assistance in enabling her to attend the General Meeting of the United States and Mexico Sister City Meeting held in Van Nuys, California, March 11, 1967, especially Councilman and Mrs. Luther Reid for driving her there and attending the meeting as representatives of our City; the topic of the meeting was to formulate plans for the 1967 International Convention to be held at San Antonio, Texas, August 10 - 12; the expenses of attending the convention would be four hun- dred dollars or more; she and Mr. Rubio would be willing to drive to San Antonio to attend the convention to represent National City provided the City helped with half of the expenses, not to exceed two hundred dollars. Mayor Morgan suggested as the City Manager was out of town the request be on the Agenda for the following week. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be referred to the City Manager's Office for a report. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and said when there was the first reading of an ordinance he would like to have them read to the audience; and requested Item 1 under referrals (Report of Police Chief Cagle to the City Manager in regard to restriction of individuals under twenty-one years of age from entering premises where alcoholic beverages are sold), be read when it was presented. The report of POLICE CHIEF CAGLE to the City Manager, in regard to the restriction of individuals under twenty-one yearsof age from entering premises where alcoholic beverages are sold, was read by City Clerk Minogue. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the report be filed. The Mayor asked the City Clerk to give a copy of the report to Mr. Alsdorf and she did. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The report of CITY MANAGER OS BURN in regard to a utility pole in the parkway and damaged street in the 200 Block, West 12th Street, was presented. Ordered filed, by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. 3/14/67 185 A communication from BOB RICKS, CHRISTIAN RECORD BRAILLE FOUNDATION, INC., requesting waiver of fee for permit to solicit and the recommendation of City Treasurer Kerr that permit be granted without charge, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request of Bob Ricks be approved on a no fee basis. Councilman Hogue said Mr. Ricks stated in his letter solici- tations would be made personally to business houses only and suggested send- ing the request to the Chamber of Commerce for their recommendation. Councilman Reid said City Treasurer Kerr had checked it out; he had a lot of faith in her and that was why he had seconded the motion. Councilman Hogue said there was a similar situation a while back; okayed by Mrs. Kerr; he was sure she did a good job but felt this should be turned over to the businessmen in the community for a recommendation. Mayor Morgan asked how much money would be handled by the solicitors. Administrative Assistant Linn replied it would be whatever the traffic would bear; in a situation such as this there was no set amount as to what people would be willing to donate. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the letter and attached recommendation be referred to the Chamber of Comm.trce for their recommendation in regard to its feasibility for approval by the City. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A communication from the CITY CLERK OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, requesting support of their Resolution No. 21-67 (A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Clemente Imploring Citizens to Show A Greater Respect for Law and Order to Deter Increasing Criminal Activity and Urging Legislative Reconsideration for Just and Fair Adjudication of Persons Convicted of Acts Contrary to Society), was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, a similar resolution be adopted and copies submitted to the local media and encourage their going over these (like printing it in the newspaper or possibly stating the same resolution on the radio). Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN recommending a civic project as requested by DeMolayls, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN listing the San Diego County Water Reports received, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A communication from LAWRENCE BUD BAILEY requesting a refund on business license fee with a memo attached from City Treasurer Kerr stating the refund would be in order, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request be referred to the City Manager's office for a report as to the validity of his not being in business during the year 1967. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. An application by FRANCES L. HARDIN, 721 J Avenue, for refund of $25.00 performance bond, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the refund be granted and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Harris. A communication from CITY ENGINEER FOSTER regarding the retirement of Velma L. Swales, Secretary, and requesting a replacement, and a copy of letter of retirement of Mrs. Swales, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the retirement be accepted andproper recognition be awarded to Mrs. Swales. Councilman Reid said they were losing a fine employee and he hated to see her go. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A communication from GEORGE W. WAKEFIELD, COORDINATOR, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OP COUNTY SUPERVISORS, regarding use of State Highway construction funds, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. 3/14/67 186 The minutes of the PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD meeting of February 8th, were presented. Ordered filed, by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A communication from JOSEPH MINOGUE, CULTURAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, requesting use of the Civic Center display case to publicize local and international artistic talent, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be granted so long as it was coordi- nated through the City Manager's office with their approval on the uses and times of the display case and the space that would be required, possibly setting up a schedule so that the City Manager's office could be aware at all times of what was intended. Councilman Hogue stated he did not know the purpose of the show case in the downstairs lobby nor the one in the Community Building. Administrative Assistant Linn said they could serve a dual purpose for whatever occasion might arise; he suggested Mr. Minogue give them more details. Joe Minogue, 1105 E. 4th Street, was present and said the intent was to alert the people of National City that they do have talented people who are capable of creating things of beauty; they would like to use the City display case for its impact value; they would like displays in banks and other public places; it was not their intent to use the display downstairs for all of these purposes; they would like to have a display case in the up- stairs lobby for that purpose; paintings could not be shown in the display case but would have to be on the walls of the various buildings (public and private) around town; the idea was just to get those things before the people. Councilman Hogue asked if this was something that might occurr every month or so. Mr. Minogue replied they wanted to use it this one time as it might give it the impact needed and they might never ask for the display case again; they would like to know it was available to them but would not be using it constantly or frequently. Mr. Minogue also invited the Council and everyone to Tecate Wednesday, March 29th, to the youth symphony concert. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. Mayor Morgan inquired if it would cost a lot of money to build a show case such as the one in the down- stairs lobby. Administrative Assistant Linn said they could have a cost estimate prepared. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT LINN presented City Manager Osburn's report on the possibility of dispersing taxi cab stands from the downtown area: While the cost to the City for moving the existing taxi stands would be minimal and appeared to be worthy of some consideration due to the present strike, a more thorough study by various departments revealed we would be spreading the problem to other areas not now affected and would be unfair to merchants or businesses; the dispersal would also add to the problems of law enforcement by causing us to spread our forces to areas not now affected; in the final analysis it was felt that taxi cab stands should remain at their present locations. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the report be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the State Controller's Annual Report of Financial Transactions Concerning Streets and Roads of Cities and Counties of California, Fiscal Year 1965-66 which would be on file in her office. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of two letters in regard to recent resolutions: fr an Martin C. Rohrke, Supervisor of Drafting Services, Valuation Division, State Board of Equalization, dated March 8, 1967, regarding Resolu- tion No. 9313 withdrawing the Derr Annexation from the Lower Sweetwater Fire Protection District; from Catherine D. McAndrew, Administrative Advisor, Department of Housing and Community Development, dated March 6, 1967, regard- ing local building regulations superseding State's (Health and Safety Code 19825); both letters were referred to the City Attorney. MAYOR MORGAN stated before closing the meeting they would adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss litigation. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated he would like to meet the Mayor, Councilmen and other officials elected by the Olivewood School 6th Grade. Miss Clark (teacher) 3/14/67 187 was present and said they had organized a student council at the school by a recent election; the representatives were from the third grade up. MisS Clark introduced their Mayor, City Clerk, City Manager, Chairman of the Safety Committee, and the official in charge of the patrol boys. Mayor Morgan welcomed them and said in a few years they would be taking over the operation of the government. 'ERALD L. MYRES, 833 E. 4th Street, was present and said he was also speaking for John Myres, 2150 McKinley Avenue, and Dennis Keith Myres; and asked what Council action would be taken on the interim ordinance adopted the previous night by the Planning Commission. Director of Planning Stockman stated the Planning Commission and staff had been working on criteria for development of structures within the manufacturing and industrial zones; the Planning Commission, in view of the potential development in conjunction with the development of the 24th Street Pier and the airport property, felt the immediate adoption of an interim ordinance under the Government Code would be in order for the welfare of National City; they recommended the City Council favorably consider its adoption. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be referred to the City Attorney. Mr. Myres asked for a first reading of the ordinance as they were ready to build; they bought a piece of property in good faith, expecting to build upon it like they had their other buildings with a zero setback; when they had presented their plans to the City for approval they found out they were required to have a four foot setback on this property (corner of 21st and Cleveland); they were proposing to build a 5,000 square foot building which would be an asset to the City tax rolls; they are being held up by this one requirement. Councilman Hogue asked Mr. Myres if he was opposing the ordinance. Mr. Myres replied he was not but he realized if they referred it to the City Attorney it would be one week before it was read and with the first and second reading it would be three weeks before action could be taken. City Attorney McLean stated he did not have a copy of the ordinance; it was amended by the Planning Commission. Mayor Morgan said he would not go ahead with this without the City Attorney's approval as there had been changes in it; the final ordinance would be prepared by the City Attorney which is the proper procedure; it could be read next week and adopted the following week. City Attorney McLean said it would go into effect immediately after the adoption by Council. Vice Mayor Colburn stated the Myres were at a point where they were being held up by this and inquired if there was anything they could do to start their project. Mr. Myres said they could not; their plans were in shape, financing was arranged, the property cleared escrow and the only thing they needed now was the okry of a zero setback instead of a four foot setback. Mr. Myres said the property was the corner lot on 21st and Cleveland and because it was a corner lot if they were required to have a four foot setback across the front and down the side of the property they would lose 600 square feet of the 5,000 square foot building planned. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 P.M. for executive session. The meeting was called back to order at 8:48 P.M. by Mayor Morgan. Council members present: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Council members absent; Harris. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:49 P.M. ATTEST: /CITY CLERK 3/14/67 Written notice has been served more than three hours prior to the Special Meeting held at 7:30 p.m. o'clock, March 20, 1967. ION1' MINOCUE, City 5p_erk We the duly elected and qualified Councilmen of the City of National City, California, do hereby consent to the holding of a Special Council Meeting on March 20, 1967, at the hour of 7:30 p.m. o'clock, in the Council Chambers, National City, California, for the purpose of: discussing action of the Supervisors of San Diego County in redistricting supervisoral districts and to take action thereon Dated this 17th day of March, 1967. -- I; LG �tiL COUNCILMAN COUNCILMAN CO NC a LMAN (/ COUNCILMAN