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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 04-18 CC MIN228 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA April 18, 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, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. 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 Vice Mayor Colburn. Moved by Reid, seconded. by Harris, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 11, 1967 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9352, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP FOR MILES MANOR NO. 1 SUBDIVISION," 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 Harris, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN stated the City renegotiated the terms of sale of land to the Continana Corporation to provide for a penalty of $17,500.00 in the event the buyers did not consummate the sale; the money is to be paid out of escrow to the City; the escrow agent has asked for instructions as to paying the 10% real estate commission on this amount of money when it is released to the City. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the escrow agent be informed to pay the commission to the agent. Mayor Morgan stated the Real Estate Committee Minutes should be checked as he did not recall advertising this land for $23,000.00 less the commission. City Attorney McLean stated there was no time limit in regard to the paying of the commission; the escrow agent was holding the funds payable to the City pending the Councilts decision as to whether or not it would authorize the payment of a commission; the only time involved the time it would take the City to get some of this money after it is decided how it is to be handled. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the motion be tabled until the City Manager brings before them the information the Mayor suggested obtaining. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HARRIS stated some time ago the Council requested maps of the streets to be improved and the streets improved within the past year; he had not received a map. Mayor Morgan stated he had received his map and requested the City Engineer to furnish a map to Councilman Harris. VICE MAYOR COLBURN stated last week the Council acted on a letter from Sweet- water Union High School requesting two uses of City facilities: the Memorial Bowl for graduation and the Community Building for the changing and storage of caps and gowns for the graduation exercises and for a senior breakfast; the letter did not state they wanted these uses on a no fee basis and it was assumed they understood the cost fee basis; the Council authorized use of the facilities on a cost fee basis. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, both of the requests for the use of the Memorial Bowl and the Community Building be authorized to the Sweetwater Union High School seniors on a no fee basis. Councilman Hogue said the school had a gymnasium and a cafeteria which could be used for these purposes; other groups have been charged for the use of the building; if the Council deviated from the cost fee policy by granting the request on a no fee basis they would be back in the same rut. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the motion be changed to two different motions, the first one to be there would be no fee charged on the use of the Community Buildin for the graduation exercises and for the day before practice and for the use of the Memorial Bowl for graduation exercises. Carried by unanimous 4/18/67 229 vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the use of the Community Building for the breakfast to be served to the seniors of Sweetwater Union High School be authorized on a no fee basis. Vice Mayor Colburn said any fee charged for the use of the facilities would come from the seniors and i# would increase their budget to do so; if there was any money left in their budget it would go to the Boys and Girls Clubs of National City. Councilman Hogue said once they set a policy they should stick to, it; if it is a bad policy they should go back and let everyone use it free; he could see no difference between the Sweetwater High School senior class and other groups that had requested usage on a no fee basis. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Morgan. Nays: Hogue, Reid. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the policy for the use of the Community Building be reviewed looking into the possibility of makin9 it available to all citizens of the community on a no charge fee. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Harris, Morgan. B. J. GAUTEREAUX, 2019 Highland, was present and inquired if the official invitation was received for the opening of Pony League, Saturday, April 22nd (providing it doesn't rain), Mayor Morgan stated the City Manager would have it in his report. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated an article in the San Diego Union by Charles Ross reported that within eight years the price of water in the San Diego area would be doubled; we should keep this in mind because if the price the City pays for water doubles and we sell it to the water company at the same price they would jump their prices to the homeowners. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $10,715.47 Traffic Safety 2,581.30 Park 321.84 Retirement 11,462.98 Gas Tax 2107 48,477.75 Gas Tax 186.1 650.00 Drainage 3,243.45 Sewer 752.11 Civic Center 16.22 T OTAL $78,221.12 Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. 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 $65,067.48 was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, 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 HISTORICAL COMMITTEE'S recommendation the proposed ordinance establishing a Cultural Heritage Board be deferred until after the next Committee meeting, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Historical Committee's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. POLICE CHIEF CAGLE'S report in regard to limiting the sale of aircraft glue to adults, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, letters be sent to our assemblymen and senators informing them the Council favors the establishment of a law to remove these harmful glues from the market. Carried by unanimous vote. Applications for alcoholic beverage license: (a) original application for on - sale beer by EUGENIA M. & GENE R. BELLAR, DBA AL'S CAFE, 2100 National Avenue (b) person to person transfer on -sale general, public premises (for the purpose of incorporation) by HAROLD DODDS, INC., DBA THE WESTERNER, 22 W. 7th Street (c) person to person transfer, off -sale beer and wine by MURRAY 4/18/67 230 GODOSKY, DBA VALLEY RANCH HOUSE, 2044 Sweetwater Road, were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the applications be filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid. Abstaining: Morgan. The minutes of the REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE meeting of March 24th, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The request of DONALD SPICKARD, Custodian, for sick leave without pay, April loth - July loth and Administrative Assistant Linn's recommendation the request be presented to the City Council, were presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the sick leave without pay be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN recommending five 20,000 and six 35,000 lumen lights be provided on existing poles on Highland Avenue from 4th to Division Streets, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the lights be authorized and the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from IRA PROCTOR, PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL CITY RUBBISH SERVICE, INC., requesting an increase in charge for rubbish service due to County of San Diego's legislative and administrative actions in regard to dumps, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the request be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY OF LA MESA resolution opposing Assembly Bill 804 requiring certifica- tion licensing of electrical inspectors and a report from Director of Build- ing and Housing Biggs urging the proposed legislation be defeated, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the recommendation of the Director of Building and Housing be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORONADO in regard to their general plan program and requesting a letter be forwarded to the State Planning Officer indicating cognizance of the planning study, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted and the communi- cation accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A news release from the STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, in regard to landscaping Interstate 5 Freeway from 24th Street in National City norther7.y to 28th St. in San Diego, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from EDITH SHERMAN, MANAGER OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, requesting the City to provide trash pick up service the last week of April for the annual clean up drive, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY advising that the option and contract for the SW corner of 24th & Coolidge will not be exercised and the City was relieved from any and all obligations in that option, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the SAN DIEGO AREA CHAPTER, THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, regarding the annual fund raising appeal during the month of May and the business license clerkts report, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the request be approved and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN in regard to five items to be filed with the City Clerk: (1) San Diego County Water Authority Report to operating heads of member agencies, dated April 3, 1967 (2) Report of April meeting of San Diego County Water Authority (3) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority, March 9, 1967 (4) April 7th report to Operating Heads of Member Agencies on Notice of 4/18/67 231 Meeting at 1:30 P.M., April 19, 1967 (5) Certificate of Insurance from Transport Indemnity Company relating to Policy No. 6000278 - C & T Corporation and Western Gillette, Inc. (Endorsements #28, 29 and 30). Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The application of the NATIONAL CITY QUARTERBACK CLUB to use the El Toyon Community Building May 13th for a fund raising barbeque, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. City Manager Osburn stated the charge for the use of the building would be $27.80. Motion and second said they would include in the motion that the charge listed on the permit form be charged. Carried by unanimous vote. The minutes of the PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD meeting of March 8th, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The recommendation of the PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD in regard to a facility for the launching of small craft, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the recommendation be filed. City Manager Osburn stated this was a part of the General Plan and there would be room for a boat launching facility in the Sweetwater River Channel; the Port Authority made this request. Mayor Morgan stated they should go on record as supporting the recommendation of the Park & Recreation Advisory Board. City Manager Osburn read the recommendation of the Park & Recreation Advisory Board: "...the City Council recommend to the Port District our desires to have a facility for the launching of small craft, this area also to include rest rooms, adequate picnic facilities, and landscaping." Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the motion include the recommendation of the Park & Recreation Advisory Board be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from the Ja'Mac Construction Company requesting they be allowed to pay for a sewer hook-up on 28th Street, on which their property also fronts, instead of Tidelands Avenue; this would allow them to pay $1150.00 in comparison to $3500.00; they are there on a temporary lease. The City Manager recommended their request be granted. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Councilman Hogue inquired if the Ja'Mac Construction Company were to move would its successor in that location be able to use the sewer. City Manager Osburn said they could use the one tha.t had been paid for on 28th Street; they would only have to pay the hook-up fee and would not have to pay for the main again. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Morgan. Nays: Hogue, Reid. CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested permission to go to bid for one truck, cab and chassis, an aerial work tower and accessories, one hydraulic limb lopper (tree trimming equipment for the Park Department); some time ago Council approved the use of capital outlay money for this; the specifications were ready. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the City Manager's request to go to bid on these items be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated Mrs. Consuelo Rubio, Chairman, Sister City Committee, requested use of the Community Building Annex on May 31st for a dinner for Tecate officials and delegates; Tecate will present their resolu- tion declaring us their Sister City; the normal charges on this would be $17.76 but it is a committee of the City and has no budget. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the use of the Community Building be granted on a no fee basis. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter addressed to the Board of Directors of the National City Council inviting their attendance at the opening day ceremony of the National City Pony League, Saturday, April 22nd, 11:00 A.M., in the Pony League Field. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of the Annual Report of Financial Trans- actions, Cities of California, fiscal year 1965-66 from the State Controller which will be on file in her office. 4/18/67 232 CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a letter from the City of San Clemente, dated April 11, 1967, advising their City Council had adopted a resolution similar to National City's urging revision of the Mayo -Breed formula for the allocation of State gasoline taxes; the letter will be on file in the City Clerk's office. CITY CLERK MINCGUE reported receipt of Policy of Title Insurance No. 854012 issued by the Title Insurance & Trust Company (sale of land to Acme Chevrolet). DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission recommendation the application of Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Shaw for a building permit to construct a single family dwelling on Lot No. 65, O. D. Arnold Estates (located on Ethel Court, R-1-S-1 zone; the proposed structure would have a 70 - 78 foot front yard set back which would not be harmonious with other homes in the area and would be in conflict with the zoning ordinance), be denied a.s no new or revised plans were received. Moved by Colburn; seconded by Morgan, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Councilman Hogue inquired if it was the buyer's responsibility to find out what can be built on the property. Director of Planning Stockman said in this area there were very strict deed restrictions and because of this the buyer should be aware of it; in general, most people would buy a piece of land not realizing it lies within a flood channel or that there were restrictions against it and do not have knowledge of it until they apply for a building permit; her office cooperates with people who call in by giving them the required infor- mation. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Abstaining: Harris. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission recommenda- tion the application for zone variance No. Z-44 by John W. Gardner, Jr. and John B. Morgan to develop property 150 feet east of Euclid, south of 8th Street for the construction of a mortuary, including a chapel be approved subject to nine conditions. Mrs. Stockman recommended the report be received and placed on the Agenda of May 9th for the final determination of the City Council (after the necessary expiration of the fifteen days). Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR COLBURN, Chairman of the Finance Committee, called a meeting of the Committee for Friday, April 21st, at 4:00 P.M. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:10 P.M. MAYOR, CITY OFF:ATIsNAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: City Clerk 4/18/67