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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 05-10 CC MIN197 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 10, 1965 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Morgan at 7:30 p.m. Council members, present: Colburn,Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Coun- cil members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens; Foster; Linn; Minogue; Osburn; Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by Vice Mayor Howard Colburn. MAYOR MORGAN presented. Fire Captain Crossley a 20-year pin, for service in the National City -Fire Department. MOVED BY REID, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of May 3, 1966 and the minutes of the regular meeting of May 3,"1966 be -approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9123, *RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR SWIMMING FACILITIES," was read. Moved by Hogue, Seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS presented five resolutions pertaining to 1911 Act Improvement of "Q" Avenue, North of 16th Street. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the reading of the resolutions be waived and they be adopted by reading of the titles only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9124, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES ('Q' AVENUE NORTH OF 16TH STREET, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 149)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9125, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ('Q' AVENUE NORTH OF 16TH STREET, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 149)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO.. 9126, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING MAP SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ('Q' AVENUE NORTH OF 16TH STREET, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 149)." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted.. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9127, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION ('Q' AVENUE NORTH OF 16TH STREET, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 149)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9128, "RESOLUTION ORDERING NOTICE OF SEALED BIDS AND SETTING BID OPENING DATE CO, AVENUE NORTH OF 16TH STREET, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 149)." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in regard to whether or not National City resi- dents in the Spring Valley Sewer District could withdraw from the District he found the contract had been awarded for the work.;'anytime after the contract' has been awarded no changes can be made without -the written consent of the Contractor; the County can have a hearing on the proposed changes and make them; the City of National City had no jurisdiction to initiate this action since the Sewer District was under control of the County Board of Supervisors; the County Counsel informed him if there was -to be a savings to the residents by their elimination from the District;and:obtaining sewers from National City, there should be no problem in their getting consent; the residents would have to go before the Board of Supervisors and request the change. Mayor Morgan recommended the peopie+_of National City, within the Spring Valley Sewer District, be notified of the steps 'they could take, and instructed the 5/10/66 198 City Manager to contact the Board of Supervisors and see if it is possible to change the sewer down Ridgeway Drive without any extra costs in the District. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the Mayor be approved. Vice Mayor Colburn stated he looked at the City Engineer's maps and was informed the sewer was planned to serve the present homes and not any other part of the property; if the sewer was not run as planned would the City of National City have to run sewer down the canyon; when he voted on the matter he did not realize there would be such a taxation on the National City residents. Vice Mayor Colburn requested the City Manager ask the Board of Supervisors to hold up the project long enough to look into the matters and see if possibly the residents could be eliminated from the Sewer District and prove whether or not it would be more expensive for the City to install the sewer going up Ridgeway Drive or for the residents to hookup at the bottom of the canyon and include it in his report. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated he had met with Mr. Natoli, of Canteen Service of San Diego, and Mr. Jaffee, of Piedmont Construction, and they were ready to make a definite proposal to the Council. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the matter be considered at this time. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Sid Jaffee, 6331 Duane, San Diego, was present and read a letter dated May 9, signed by Allen Jaffee, to the Council stating Piedmont's proposal to the City for purchase of the land. Vice Mayor Colburn stated the proposal includ- ed the construction of a 10,000 sq. ft. building within 180 days, to be com- pleted within one year from the date title passes, and asked what other development was planned for the remainder of the property. Mr. Jaffee stated the property on 24th Street would be ideal for commercial establishment that would bring in sales tax; would not consider for low cost building but would consider it for a store, or restaurant, or something of that nature; on back property he would look for warehouse -type building. Vice Mayor Colburn asked, if after the construction of the 10,000 sq. ft. building Piedmont Construction was unable to proceed with other developments, would they be willing to deed - back the remaining portions. Mr. Jaffee stated the decision would be at the discretion of the Council; they might decide he wasn't doing his part to devel- op when he was not because of lack of tenants; Piedmont would purchase property on the basis outlined earlier; with proper work and development it would be a valuable piece of property, but he did not think Council could put out that kind of money. Vice Mayor Colburn stated the City sells property to receive revenue through development by creating jobs or receiving sales tax; if the property stays vacant it would increase in value and the City should realize this increase, not the buyer; he stated he was in favor of selling to Piedmont Constructiarn but the City should have some type of safeguard for development; and recommended the matter go before the Real Estate Committee. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if the Committee came up with a counterproposal would Piedmont Construction be interested. Mr. Jaffee stated he was interested in anything within reason, but did not goalong with the ideaof a deed -back agreement; his proposal was backed by cash, not second trust deed. Councilman Reid asked where the building was to be located. Mr. Jaffee stated he did not know at this time; it would depend on the tenant. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the matter go before the Real Estate Committee with someone from Piedmont Construction Con_panyyresent. Mr. Jaffee stated he was working to get a letter of intention from a prospective tenant, but had been unable to as yet. Mayor Morgan called a Real estate Meeting fcr Monday, May 16, at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Jaffee stated his money was tied up until the Council made a decision and would appreciate the matter being expedited. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated during the recent campaign there was a lot of discus- sion on expediting of 1911 Acts and he talked to the City Manager about dividing them into two categories: One, which would not require the City's participation so far as drainage was concerned and, Two, those that would require the City's participation for drainage. Councilman Hogue said in many cases it was the money that was holding up the work; if they were separated work could be started on those not requiring City participation. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager be instructed to divide the 1911 Acts into two priority lists. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if, after listing and dividing, theCity could notify the signors of the petitions and where City has created the 1911 Act, send notice to property owners and let them know if they desire their project done sooner, they can participate in the engineering themselves and indicate the extra amount, if any. City Manager Osburn said he would report on the matter. Carried by unanimous vote. 5/10/65 199 COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated there might be some money from land sales (Olivewood Housing) and it was suggested the money be used for a civic auditorium; Mayor Gautereaux organized a committee and they has asked for a report from Director of Planning Stockman and Director of Parks and Recreation Maley on the feasi- bility; he asked if the report was received a.nd if so would it come before Council. City Manager Osburn•stated he had the recommendations of the City Planner and Director of Parks and Recreation; most inexpensive feasibility report was about $6,000 and he was trying to determine if the City has the money for it at this time. MAYOR MORGAN stated he would like to have all resolutiors and ordinances listed on the Agenda. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, City Clerk and City Attorney list all resolutions and ordinances so Council will know what is coming before them. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if there would be problems with the time element. Mayor Morgan stated the resolutions would have to be in on Friday to be on the Agenda. Director of Planning Stockman asked if this would in- volve her Planning Commission recommendations; they meet on Monday evenings and there are times resolutions result. Mayor Morgan stated if resolutions not listed came before Council they could be laid aside if not understood. City Attorney Carstens stated the Agenda is prepared Friday morning, the minutes are printed about the same time, and it would be difficult to list them for the following meeting not knowing exactly what has been requested; it was his experience, over the past four years, requests were received from some of the departments on Tuesday afternoon to have resolutions prepared; this would cause a one week delay in the preparation of some resolutions. Mayor Morgan stated some of the other Cities make up their Agenda on Monde and send them aro and to the Councilmen by the Police Department. Mayor Morgan request- ed bid openings be scheduled for either Wednesdays or Thursdays, rather than Mondays. Councilman Hogue said if the matter would place a hardship on the Department Heads the Council might delay for a week or two and have Mr. Csburn and the Mayor work out a complete recommendationto be brought before the Council for a reasonable decision. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the matter be laid aside for one week for the Mayor, City Manager and Department Heads to confer and the recommendation be brought back then. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN stated the slurry seal covering the concrete gutters does not allow the water to drain thereby allowing it and dirt to collect; possibly the seal should only go as far as the concrete. City Fngineer Foster stated the gutters were filled with AC so the cars could get in and out without dragging, if not done in this manner the curb and gutter would have to be changed. Mayor Morgan stated he felt there were gutters filled where it was not necessary. TOM LEONARD, 2740 Lincoln Court, was present and stated the Council said when the figures from the Spring Valley Sewer District were known they were going to let the residents know how much the City would participate; the contract had been let; he would like the City Attorney's opinion as to what the law was when the Council put them in the Spring Valley Sewer District; after 19 years of putting in trunk lines for everyone else, could any Councilman come along and say these people could not get the same treatment because there was no money in the treasury; did something that has been going on for 20 years become law and mandatory. City Attorney Carstens stated the actions of a previous Council had no bearing on the present Council; the Council had the jurisdiction to include portions of National City in the Spring Valley Sewer District. Mr. Leonard stated he wanted to warn the people this Council and future Councils could say everyone has to provide his own police and fire protection; these citizens are not entitled and those are, City Attorney Carstens stated the last Council indicated their intention to contribute to the cost of the construction; the figures have not been broken down yet, so the amounts have not been established; it was in the law the Council has the right to contribute. MRS. VIOLA DRAIN, 3311 Alpha Drive, was present and stated she wanted to com- ment on the motion of Vice Mayor Colburn'to delay the.matter regarding the residents on Ridgeway involved in the Spring VaI1ey Sewer -District; if the residents were removed from the District the line down the canyon still had to be paid for and the rest of the citizens would have to share the expense. 5/10/66 200 HELEN LAMB, 441 E. 7th Street, South Bay Historical Society, was present and reported the Society contacted all the Department Heads and alerted them to not discard anything that might be of historical..value; these items must be kept some place until they ca.n be moved into the new historical room or the Library; the Society would like to request of the. City Council a suitable place to store these items and records, either the City Hall or a City build- ing, under lock and key and under the City Clerk's direction; the Society would make two lists to be kept by. the City and the South Bay Historical Society. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the matter be given to the City Manager for report next meeting on a suitable storage place. Carried by unanimous vote. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $61,212.40 was pre- sented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: tyes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. VICE MAYOR COLBURN stated in regard to consideration of AB 38 and AB 39, as scheduled on the Agenda, the bills passed and their interest was to protest the bills. MAYOR MORGAN stated in regard to the Report of Leeds,,Hill and Jewett, a meeting of the South Bay Irrigation District was to be held May 26th; the Committee would study the Report and bring back a report to the Council. Councilman Hogue stated he remembered the Otay Irrigation District discussed it and were prepared to say what they were for and against; maybe this Council should have a meeting for the same purpose before going to the meeting of the South Bay Irrigation District. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the Council approve the report and eliminate Otay from the District. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER stated in regard to the sewer up Ridgeway Drive to serve only those people within National City, the estimated cost was $46,000; he made another estimate for running a. six-inch line down every other property line, the estimated cost of which would be approximately $21,000. Councilman Hogue asked if this system was installed would pumps be eliminated. City Engineer Foster stated this had nothing to do With the pumps. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if the $21,000 included the five properties. City Engineer Foster stated it would include nine properties. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if the rear of the properties were developed would there be additional hookup fee. City Engineer, Foster stated this would eliminate some of the problems that have been brought up, however, there might be other citizens of National City within the Sewer District who have sewer problems. Mayor Morgan recom- mended the matter be turned over to the City Manager for report. Vice Mayor Colburn stated the City Manager had been directed to communicate with the Board of Supervisors; he could not understand why the hookup for one property owner would be over $6,000. Moved by Colburn, s econded by Reid, the report of the City Engineer be accepted and filed. City Manager Osburn stated the Council was talking about future savings and this was not a future matter, but an immediate cash layout; at present the sewer fund was $9,000 in the red and that was the real problem. Vice Mayor Colburn stated he wanted included in the report whether or not the residents could get out of the District, if the District was to continue, what would be the shares and demands on the City, and what the City would save on the pumping stations; the City could then look into the possibility of completing their sewer system by hooking on to the trunk lines. Mayor Morgan stated maybe some of these people would hookup now and some later; would it be possible the City would have money for the project at a later date. City Manager`Osburn stated the City will have to pay $130 per acre for every acre within the District over the next few years, amounting to $50-60,000. Carried by unanimous vote. C. W. Proctor, 2359 Ridgeway Drive, was present and stated there were people in the county who would hook on to the City line rather than hook on to the county; they would pay National City $$00 to hook up if the City ran a line up Ridgeway Drive. A COMMUNICATION from the President, Chamber of Commerce, containing the Board of Directorst request the City consider installing approximately 900 feet of sewer, drainage, setting a grade and grading the street in Bahia Vista, from 5/10/66 201 27th and Coolidge to 28th and`Ccolidge, apt west to Wilson Avenue, property owner to pay connecting fee, was presented., City Manager Osburn stated the estimated cost of drainage and sewer was,$24,000 and recommended Mr. Matthews be invited to the Real 3state Committee Meeting.. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the communication be filed. -Carried by unanimous vote. THE MINUTES OF THE Park and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of April 13, 1966, were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from W. W. Spinden, 1630 E. 16th Street, stating his satis- faction with improvement of 16th Street, was read.. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the U. S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration, in regard to proclaiming "National Maritime Day," was presented. The City Manager gave a copy to Mrs. Ham, National City Star -News, for press release. THE MINUTES of the Civil Service Commission Meeting of April 20th were pre- sented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. AN ANNOUNCEMENT of the League of California Cities' Mayors and Councilmen's Institute, May 22nd through May 25th, was presented. Ordered filed by unan- imous vote. .Councilman Hogue recommended Councilman Reid attend the meeting. A COMMUNICATION from National City Junior High School requesting use of Memorial Bowl, Thursday, June 9th, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. NATIONAL CITY Chamber of Commerce Resolution 66-4, in support of Propositions "V" and "W" was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Thomas W. Mears and Bob 'brthy, Divisional Pony Tourna- ment, agreeing to repay the City of National City the sum of $310.00, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. THE OLIVEWOOD HOUSING REPORT for the Month of April, 1966, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION FROM Sweetwater Union High School requesting the use of the Memorial Bowl and the Community Building for graduation rehearsals and exer- cises, June 16th and June 17th, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the Chairman, Civil Service Commission, recommending additional requirements for the classification of Assistant Librarian, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation of the Civil Service Chairman be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. THE MINUTES of the Library Board of Trustees Meeting of May 4th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. AN ANNOUNCEMENT of the "18th Annual Institute on Government," San Diego State College, Thursday, June 23rd,was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn requested permission to send all Department Heads who cared to go. Carried by unanimous vote. THE AGENDA for the '?ark and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting, May llth, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request for an over -width driveway at 1705 "J" Street; and said the matter would be on the Agenda next week. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated Mr. Earl Crawford sold Acme Ambulance Service to a Mr. Davidson; an application for license forthree vehicles had been received from the new owner, the insurance was being transferred; and recommended, upon receipt of the Certificate of Insurarrce and its approval by the City Attorney, permission be granted to issue the license,. -Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. 5/10/66 202 CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of notice of meetings of departments of the San Diego County Water Authority, Operational Report of May 3, 1966 and Minutes of the Meeting of April 14, 1966, and recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from the Kenneth L. Blanchard American Legion Post, to sell poppies on National City Streets, May 27th and May 28th and recommended it be approved. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN read the Progress Report for the Month of April for the new Civic Center; final inspection to be made Friday, May 13th. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a News Release regarding a transpor- tation study being made within the City by the State Highway Department. CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented step increases, approved by the Department Heads, for the following employees; R. Leighton Pratt, Recreation; John T. Nabors, Police; Billy D. Fawver, Police; Gail A. Twitchell, Library; Patricia L. Carlson, Library; and recommended the increases be approved. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cclburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from Jean Johnson, Secretary, Park and Recreation Advisory Board, requesting permission for two members of the Board to participate in the Fresno Mall trip, sponsored by the City of La Mesa; total cost of trip to be $50.00; and recommended the request be granted. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Mayor Morgan asked if this included Director of Planning Stockman. City Manager Osburn reported Mrs. Stockman was going but not out of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board budget. Director of 'Tanning Stockman requested that the Director of Planning and one member of the Planning Commission be given permission to make the trip. Vice Mayor Colburn suggested one member of Council would attend. Included in the motion andsecond. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, 'Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from the Junior Chamber of Commerce to use the Community Building, May 21st, to select "Miss Nation al City" and recommended the request be granted with no charge. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of request for the approval of assignment of the contract with Southwest Furniture Company to San Diego Trust and Savings Bank; recommended it be referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Clerk be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE read a letter from Mrs. Bernice M. Meier submitting her resignation from the Human Relations Committee because of the death of her husband. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the resignation be accepted and a letter of appreciation be forwarded. Vice Mayor Colburn asked that condo - 'woes be included in the letter, Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt regard to Summons and Complaint No. City stating the case was referred Scripps; and said copies of the let the City Attorney. of a letter from Travelers Insurance in 294260, Jewel Lewis vs. City of Nat ional to Attorneys Luce, Forward, Hamilton and ter were referred to the City Manager and CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of Resolution No. 66-6, City of Coachella, California, expressing support and devotion to the members of the Armed Forces of this country fighting in Viet Nam and said it would be on file in her office. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of Resolution No. 35, San Diego County Board of Supervisors, urging consideration of a second entrance to San Diego Bay; a copy of which will be filed in the City Clerk's office. 5/10/66 203 CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported recei-pt..of,a:petition from 146 persons (119 property owners), residing within .theSweetwater Heights Subdivision, request- ing Council consider purchasing4..1 acres for development of a park and recreation area. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be referred to the Park and Recreation advisory Board and the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. - CITY CLERK MINOGUE requested permission to miss the next Council Meeting to attend a Conference out of State and stated Mrs. Dorothy Barnhill would sit in as Acting Deputy City Clerk. Moved by Cclburn, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported the railroad company was again working on the portion of 24th Street and it would be completed this week. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING' STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission recommendation of May 9th, to deny the request (C-30) for zone change from R-2 to R-4 by Mr. C. M. Frazier, 2425 "K" Avenue, but to approve zone change to R-4-P-D. Mrs. Stockman recommended the report be received, the matter be set for public hearing and the report be brought back for consideration at the time of the public hearing. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the recommendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PI.ANNING,STOCKMAN reported receipt of a request on the 90-day extension on the Commercial Plan Development granted to Continana Convalescent Centers, Inc. and said the Planning Commission recommended Resolution No. 9027 be amended to grant the extension. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN requested the Director of Planning and one mem- ber of the Planning Commission be given permission to take the trip to the Fresno Mali. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the .request be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. MOVED BY REID, seconded by Colburn, the City Attorney be riven authorization to draw up the resolution to call an election to. fill the vacant Council seat. Carried by unanimous vote. MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Reid, a letter be sent to the Chamber of Commerce praising them for the success of the Maytime Band .Review. Carried by unanimous vote. MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Hogue, the meeting be closed. Carried by unan- imous. The meeting closed at 9:30.p.m. MAYOR, CITY OF NAT/ ATTEST: CITY CLERK AL CITY, CALIFORNIA 5/10/66