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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 05-23 CC MIN258 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA May 23, 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: Deputy City Clerk Fasig, Foster, Linn, McLean, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by Melvin Chester, Baha'i World Faith. MAYOR MORGAN presented a thirty year pin to Leland B. Bacon, Assistant Fire Chief, who has been an employee of the City of National City since 1937 and has done an outstanding job. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 16, 1967 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. GEORGE W. WEBSTER, 1003 Plaza Boulevard, President, National City Chamber of Commerce, was present and read a letter stating the Chamber of Commerce had gone on record by unanimous vote supporting the proposed industrial develop- ment project; they urged a special election be called at the earliest possible time to get the project underway. Members of the Chamber of Commerce present were asked to rise to show their support of the project. Peter Storton, 920 Ethel Place, Chairman of the newly formed Citizens. Committee for Industrial Development, was present and read a statement asking the City Council to continue the project of industrial development in the area south of 18th Street to the railroad spur, north of 3Oth Street between National Avenue and Interstate 5 Freeway, excepting that portion located in the most north- westerly corner developed with residential structures; they asked the Council to place this item on a ballot for special election. Dorothy Covey, 1911 B Avenue, was present and said she was willing to have the Tidelands developed but not under these circumstances; she wondered how much money the people who voiced their ayes on this project were willing to put up; they were so willing to spend other people's money. MERRILL STAMPER, PRESIDENT, NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, was present and read a letter listing their requests for the 1967-68 budget: (1) National City re -adjust all classifications to a classification that is presently in effect in San Diego and a salary of within 5% of San Diego's; the City Manager, Department Head involved, Civil Service Commission and a member of the Employees. Association to have a meeting to make a recommenda- tion to the Council for adoption; no employee, regardless of the salary in San Diego, to receive less money than he is now receiving (2) the Merit System be re -adjusted and at that time it be turned over to the Civil Service Commission (3) sick leave build up changed from the present 90 day maximum to an unlimited build up with a maximum of 90 days pay at retirement time (4) the City pay the employee's medical insurance in its entirety (5) the City lower the working hours per week of the Fireman from the present 72 hours to 63 hours. Mr. Stamper said they were ready to discuss these matters at the next Finance Meeting. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the letter be turned over to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the meeting requested by the Municipal Employees Association with the City Manager and others be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DR. GEORGE PARCHEN, 101 E. 18th Street, was present and said National City had never been a wealthy town; we have Chula Vista on the south and San Diego on the north which have developed industrial projects with government assistance; 5/23/67 259 everyone agrees that this land should be developed but it has had its chance on a private basis; he urged every member of the Council to get behind the project. Dale Faris, President, Fluidgenics, 2640 Coolidge Avenue, was present and said seventeen years ago his company started out as a machine shop on Cleveland Avenue which was a dirt street and has since grown extensively; they have paid 1911 Act costs on Coolidge and Cleveland but the area surrounding them (not only individually held but also some owned by the City) is trash; people from all over the United States visit their plant and inquire what it is doing in that surroundings; he could only see another 20 years of this type of atmosphere unless the people of the town will push the development; five years ago his company tried to improve the property but have done as much as they can do in this area; they have to have some assistance to get the area so they can use it, not only for Fluidgenics but for everybody; something will have to be done on a community basis. Mr. Faris further said as it is now they cannot expand as there are drainage problems, street problems and terrain problems; National City will not attract good industry until the area can be made presentable. Vice Mayor Colburn inquired if the property was developed, would there be a market for it. Mr. Faris said with the Freeway, the bay and the railroad connections it couldn't miss. MAYOR MORGAN recommended they take up Item 2 (Certificate of examination of Referendum Petition) under the City Clerk's Report at this time. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, Item 2 under the City Clerk's Report be brought to the floor at this time. Carried by unanimous vote. Deputy City Clerk Fasig read the Certificate of Examination of Petition. City Attorney McLean stated if Council wanted to call a Special Election, he had an ordinance to that effect. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be read. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1167, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON AUGUST 1, 1967, FOR THE PUR- POSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY THE PROPOSITION OF THE ADOPTION OF A CITY ORDINANCE DECLARING A NEED FOR A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO FUNCTION IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND DECLARING THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY TO BE THE AGENCY," was read. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9378, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR THE SELECTION AND DESIGNATION OF TOW CAR SERVICES AS REQUESTED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the reading of the resolu- tionbe waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Mayor Morgan inquired if the Resolution provided for two organizations or three organiza- tions to provide towing services. City Attorney McLean said the resolution provided for two towing services. Councilman Hogue inquired why two were chosen. The City Attorney said the Chief of Police looked into the regulations of towing services (since it was primarily a police problem) in other cities and he based his recommendation on the experience of other cities. Council- man Hogue said if the Chief of Police thought two services were sufficient they should go along with that; if later on they found it was not sufficient than they could change it to three. Mayor Morgan said he was basing his idea on personal opinion; there would be people going on vacations and they could cover the City better with three. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Harris stated because of the regulations set up on tow services, it would be hard to get more than two at this time to qualify. Vice Mayor Colburn said the ordinance regulations calls for two companies with each company having two vehicles and employees to be on duty; vacations would be no excuse. Councilman Reid inquired if he needed the services of a tow truck could he call any that he wanted to call. City Manager Osburn said the person requir- ing a tow truck is always given his choice. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, spoke in favor of more than two tow trucks. Carried, by the following vote: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. Thomas Winstone, Winstone's Automatic Transmission Service, 731 G Avenue, was present and 5/23/67 260 spoke in favor of having three tow services and also inquired if the tow services would be put up on a bid basis. City Manager Osburn said the requirements of the towing company are in the resolution and Mr. Winstone would be furnished a copy of them. RESOLUTION NO. 9379, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OP REAL PROPERTY (Neill and Costello - 30th Street condemnation project)," was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the readin of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by readin of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title Carried by unanimous vote. was read. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be ado ted. ORDINANCE NO. 1168, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 62 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TOWING SERVICES," was presented for the second reading. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the readin of the ordinance be waived and it be adopted b readin of the title o, nlyy. Carried by unanimous vote. e t tle was read. Moved by Ho seconded by Harris, the Ordinance behadopted. Carried by unanimousgue, vote. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $63,122.92 was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the roll be a roved and warranty ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cob n, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. The CITY MANAGER'S and PART{ AND RECREATION SUPERVISOR'S recommended policy relating to use of City facilities, was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the recommended policy be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Deputy City Clerk Fasig read a portion of the communication in response to a request to the Council by Charles Ccssio, 2137 Grove Street. Mr. Coseio stated two weeks ago a motion was made by Councilman Hogue regarding the $7.00 charge to the National City Swim Team Club members for use of the pool. City Manager Osburn said this item did not pertain to that. A communication from DIVISION MANAGER A. F. POULTER, CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, advising that water meters are read every two months and that bills show the date of meter reading, the reading of the meter, the consump.. tion of water and the amount of the bill, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The CITY MANAGER'S report of City owned property as of May 23, 1967, was filed. Carried by unanimous vote. presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the report be accepted and The result of the opening of sealed bids on May 17th for a truck cab and chassis, aerial work tower, limb lopper and chain saw, was presented. City Manager Coburn recommended holding up the awarding of the contract for further investigation. MoVed by Reid, seconded by Harris, the City Manager's recommendation be approved C --------- arried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER stating the 1931 Act Debt Limitation and Majority Protest Report on Plaza Boulevard, Assessment District No. 154 (Document No. 39069) was filed with the City Clerk and requesting the City Attorney's review and recommendation and Council action necessary to conduct the proceeding, was presented. Moved by Hogue this be tabled until City Manager Eburn contacted the people in the area to see if they were interested in the project. Died for lack of second. City Engineer Foster stated they had prepared the information for the debt limitation report; now they needed some action of the Council to proceed. Mayor Morgan inquired if this was the area where they wanted to open a street for school children to go through. City Manager Osburn said that was correct; they had more or less agreed with school authorities to open a path through there prior to September so they could transfer the children to the new school on Earl Drive; they would share a portion of the cost of the traffic signals at Plaza and Harbison. Mayor Morgan recommended this be continued and the City Engineer be instructed to 5/23/67 261 set up a public hearing. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Councilman Hogue inquired what the cost would be. City Manager Osburn stated he understood the plans were practically complete; the only cost would be holding the public hearing which would not be a great amount. City Engineer Foster said under this proceeding they would have to send out cards to notify the people; it would be quite a lot of work for the Clerk to do; actual money to be spent would be for advertis- ing and printing, other than the time of the City employees. Councilman Harris inquired if they had any figures at all on what the cost of the project might be. The City Engineer said the total cost of the project is $24,378.51; the amount to be assessed against the property owners is $23,145.81. Councilman Hogue inquired if there was a reason for not assessing other people along the route who would be using it as they had done in other street programs of this nature. The City Engineer said they had included all of the people they thought they could. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from DISTRICT MANAGER J. A. HEARN, GRIFFITH COMPANY, request- ing an extension of thirty calendar days from May 15th to complete the 1911 Act improvement of C Avenue et al, Assessment District No. 147, and City Engineer's recommendation of approval, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the thirty day extension be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A step increase to Rate C for DONALD BRADFORD, Planning Department, approved by the department head and City Manager, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the step increase be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN stating the League of California Cities recommends opposition to SB 489 for three reasons, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, a resolution be drawn up to be sent to our senators and representatives notifying them we oppose Senate Bill No. 489. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION MALEY for an extension of leave of absence without pay for Felix Guidry for a period of time not to exceed sixty days, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. The minutes of the FINANCE COMMITTEE meeting of May llth, were presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the minutes be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from MAX T. MICHIELSEN & ASSOCIATES requesting adoption of a resolution to permit American Oil Co. to construct and maintain oversized driveways at the service station on the southeast corner of 8th Street and Roosevelt Avenue, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Councilman Hogue inquired if a request of this nature should go to the Planning Commission. City Manager Osburn said they had a report from the Planning Department and Engineering Department recommending approval of these overwidth driveways. Max T. Michielsen, 280 North Wilshire Avenue, Anaheim, was present and said they had discussed this proposal with both the Planning and Engineering staffs; they planned to set their curbs back to accomodate for the widening of 8th Street. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated a year or so ago he had asked that they look into the possibility of limiting the number of service stations that had come into their city; he wondered if they had had a report on it and if they had the power to make the limitation. City Manager Osburn said it was his opinion that they do not have the power. Director of Planning Stockman said she had reported to them at one time that there was a conference on this at the League of California Cities; the San Diego County Planning Directors Associa- tion is making a study throughout the United States to see if they could come up with some control. 5/23/67 262 The request of CITY MANAGER OSBURN to advertise for bids on paving asphalt and stock plant mix for street repair and overlay for fiscal year 1967-68, was presented, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from MRS. CHARL,FS MEECH, PRESIDENT, KENNETH L. BLANCHARD UNIT 255, AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, requesting permission to sell poppies May 26 - 27, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN regarding two items filed with the City Clerk: reports of San Diego County Water Authority operations for months of March, 1967 and April, 1967, was presented. Vice Mayor Colburn stated this was for information only. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN recommending authorization to enter into a lease and option agreement with Hawthorne Machinery Co. for a new Caterpillar No. 12 Motor Grader, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN requesting permission to go to bid for a 1/2 ton pick-up truck for use in the Street Department, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Councilman Reid suggested the request be referred to the Finance Committee, City Manager Osburn stated they had money in the Traffic Safety Fund for this. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY MANAGER OSBURN reporting the Acme Chevrolet escrow was closed and the initial payment deposited with the City Treasurer, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from CHAIRMAN IDA MAE H. KERR, NATIONAL CITY HISTORICAL COMMITTEE, requesting consideration be given to allowing $2,000.00 in the 1967-68 budget for expenses of the centennial celebration, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the request be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from MENO L. WILHELMS, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, CITY OF SAN DIEGO, stating the improvement of Paradise Valley Road is included in the 1968-69 capital improvement program and members of the San Diego City Engineer's staff are now contacting property owners requesting them to sign petitions agreeing to participate in their normal share of these improvements, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from FRANK HIGDON, SECRETARY, LIONS CLUB, requesting the use of the swimming pool and facilities at Las Palmas Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m,, June 3rd, for the purpose of entertaining the Junior Patrol at a swimming party and luncheon picnic, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. An application of the FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH to move a building from 944 N Avenue to 1200 E. 8th Street and Director of Building and Housing Biggs' recommendation, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, permission be granted. Director of Planning Stockman stated at 5:00 P.M. the Building Inspector advised her this was not ready to go before the City Council as the Church had not yet deposited with the City the required fee for a moving permit. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, this be laid aside until the Director of Planning gives the Council a recommendation on it. Carried by unanimous vote. The report of the CITY CLERK listing communications received from legislators: 1. Senator James R. Mills, acknowledging Resolution No. 9357 (eliminating distribution of pornographic matter) and Resolution No, 9359 (supporting 5/23/67 263 legislation to amend improvement act of 1911) 2. Assemblyman Wadie P, Deddeh acknowledging resolution in regard to SE 219 and 220 (relocation of sewers), was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN REID presented the request of the Thomas H. Cosby, Jr. Post 4630, 102 E. 16th Street, to sell poppies; they also extended an invitation to the Mayor, the Council, and their families to services at Vista Memorial Park on May 30th, at 10:00 a.m.; there will be a program and open house in American Legion Post 255, 35 E. 18th Street in National City. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Harris stated the Council of San Diego should be commended for having in their 1968-69 budget funds for widening Paradise Valley Road. Mayor Morgan recognized Mrs. Leland B. Bacon who was in the audience with her husband and expressed regret that he had not done so earlier. CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented his and the City Attorney's report relating to Lincoln Acres 1911 Sewer District (which was requested as a result of Mr. Franz Neff's statements at the May 16, 1967 Council meeting); we presently have two statements relating to payments to be made by National City - assessment charge of $7,621,00 and an acreage charge of $6,381.12 ($8.67 per acre, 368 acres) as a capacity fee; these expenditures and the normal operations expenditures will completely deplete the sewer fund and we are not in a position to make a contribution to this project from present City funds. Mayor Morgan inquired if it would be legal for the Council to go on record, whenever they hook up the sewer they would give them some kind of a break because they have the highest sewers in the City, or close to it. City Manager Osburn said he would rather now answer that now. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Councilman Hogue inquired if the National City Swim Team meets the criteria for using the Municipal Pool without cost; it seemed to him that the Swim Team would meet all five of the requirements listed in the report presented earlier in the meeting. City Manager Osburn said possibly it would; the only conflict would be that it was a regular event and normally these requests for use of the facilities are one time a year. The motion that the meeting be closed Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:45 P.M. ATTEST: 10--------.- CITIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 5/23/67