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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 05-24 CC MIN214 THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 24, 1966 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. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Onley; Osburn; Minogue; Stockman. The meeting was oped with salute followed by silent prayer. Carstens; Linn; Associate Civil Engineer to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, MAYOR MORGAN presented '"anen Chambers, Jr., recipient of the MYRA award. City Manager Osburn read the nominating letter from the Lions Club. Warren intro- duced his parents and sister and Frank Jilliams and Frank Higdon of the Lions Club; he delivered the speech he will enter in the Lions Club Oratorical finals for California and Nevada at Fresno, June 19, 1966. RESOLUTION NO. 9133, "RESOLUTION 0? COMMENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNICIPAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD (WARREN R. CHAMBERS)," was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented an award to Warren R. Chambers. MOVED BY REID, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 1966 and the minutes of the adjourned meeting of May 18, 1966 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. , an•_: ordinance of the City of National City adopting a municipal code, was presented for the second reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Pyes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1128, "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING A MUNI- CIPAL CODE." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS recommended the Council adjourn for an Executive Session before the close of the meeting to discuss the Alco Fence Company litigation. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN stated Richard Gautereaux was National City's representative on the San Diego County 'sorter Authority and no longer lives within the city; he recommended the appointment of Charles Kerch to replace Mr. Gautereaux. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation of the Mayor be approved. Councilman Hogue stated there were many capable citizens and others should have a chance to participate in City activities. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. MAYOR MORGAN reported in regard to his request the City Manager apply for matching Federal funds for the improvement of major National City streets and drainage he received a report from the City Manager a meeting with representa- tives of the Federal government will be held within the next few days. MAYOR MORGAN reported Cpen House will be held for citizens to view the new Civic Center when the old City Hall is razed and the parking area is completed. MAYOR MORGAN displayed a map of the intersection of ?laza Boulevard and Palm Avenue; he stated there are people interested in buying the property who would like to cut back to the drainage and make it possible for traffic to enter the proposed business from more directions than at present and also make for more parking area; the buyers would construct a berm for traffic to turn right; they :... :.. :;�;�'r fN .�i't i" .'�•v:�:i C i,X rx^= . y'ri 60 !.".fit 5/24/66 215 will dedicate this street to 60 feet in width. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the matter be brought back next week after the City Manager has a chance to meet with the City Engineer and Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. THE USE DISTRICT HEARING on the proposed zone change from R-4, Multiple Family Residence Zone, to C-3-A, General Commercial Zone, requested by the South Bay Plaza Shopping Center, was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue read a letter from Cha les J. Hess, Vice -President, International Horizons, Inc., protesting the commercial zoning request. Frank Schaap, 9730 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, South Bay Plaza Shopping Center, was present and read a letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council requesting the zone change be granted; he displayed a map of the parcel under consideration. John Gilmore, 1003 ?laza Boulevard, was present and displayed the architect's draw- ing of the proposed 100,000 sq. ft. building that would be built on the subject land; it would be a full -line department store, to start by September 1966 and be completed in May of 1967; it would be approximately the same size as the Montgomery Ward store an Highland Avenue; the property around this parcel is zoned C-3-A; the property adjoining this parcel, owned by National School District, is used for a warehouse and bus storage; the re -zoning would act- ually only apply to two acres, as the remainder would be used for parking. Mayor Morgan asked if N Avenue would be open. Mr. Gilmore stated they were anxious to have N Avenue open as it would be a good access for their business; they would be making no improvements on that area. Mrs. John R. Knight, 1431 L Avenue, was present and asked the Council to grant the re -zoning re- quest so the residents in the area could make improvements on their property; get the dedication of N Avenue and 14th Street so the people could go ahead with their improvements. Director of Planning Stockman read the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission the zone change be granted. Mayor Morgan recommended the hearing be closed and the matter referred to the City Attorney. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and the request for zone change be referred to the City Attorney. City Attorney Carstens stated the motion should include the request for zoning was granted. Moved by Colburn,. seconded by Reid, the zone change be granted and included in the motion. Councilman Hogue asked if this included dedication of N Avenue. Director of Planning Stockman stated a commitment was made by South Bay Plaza they would work with the City in the opening up of N Avenue and 14th Street. Councilman Hogue asked if it would be developed by 1911 Acts. Director of Planning Stockman stated it would depend on the City and the people involved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 "J" Ague, was present and stated the new Council Chambers needed a clock; he did not like the idea of the City spending $6,000 for a special election to fill the vacant Council seat and didn't feel there was any necessity for it; the Council should support the Mayor, as the citizens showed their choice by voting him into office; and should appoint his choice to the vacant seat. Mayor Morgan stated the matter was out of the hands of the Council, as the 30 day deadline had passed and it would now have to go to an election, by law. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $60,347.83 was pre- sented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the payroll be approved and warrants be ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Nore . CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to the construction of a concession stand and equipment building in El Toyon ?ark; he stated originally he was concerned ovcthe distance from the sewer, but he found there was no great problem involved; the total cost to the City for the slab, plumbing and electrical service would be $1400; he recommended the Council proceed with the project. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. MAYOR MORGAN recommended the Council deviate from the Agenda and consider Item No. 6, under New Business, at this time. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, 5/24/66 216 the meeting adjourn for 20 minutes to observe the new type lighting displayed on "A" Avenue by the San Diego Gas and Electric Company. Carrie3.by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned for recess at 8:30 p.m. MAYOR MORGAN called the meeting back to order at 8:53 p.m. Council members present: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Council members absent: None. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported he was to have information on the disposition of the residents of .National City, within the Spring Valley Sewer District, and the amount of City's participation, at this meeting; the City Engineer had been ill all week and he was unable to obtain all the information he needed; he would complete the report as soon as the City Engineer returned. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated in regard to the Council's consideration of the amendment to Civil Service Rule, 4.3 - Promotional Examinations, his report appeared as Item No. 5 on the Agenda,,under.New Business. A COMMUNICATION from Sidney J. Colvin, District Superintendent, National School District, requesting use of Las Palmas Municipal Pool, June 1, 1966, for their annual Junior Patrol swimming party, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from George DeHaven, Deputy Director of Civil Defense, re- garding National City's request for Disaster Funds, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Mr. and Mrs. Felix L. Upson, 2815 "M" Avenue, expressing their appreciation of assistance in a recent emergency from a National City Police Officer, was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the letter be filed and a copy be put in the folder of the responsible officer. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from City Manager Osburn regarding Civil Service recommendation relating to promotional examinations, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the amendment to the Civil Service Rules be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Herald and Robert Simkin, Central Food Market, requesting consideration be given to diagonal parking on east side of "B" Avenue, between 8th and 9th Streets, to accomodate additional custaner parking due to expansion, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the matter be sent to the Traffic Safety Committee and a report be brought back to the Council. Vice Mayor Colburn stated sometime back the Council authorized diagonal parking on A Avenue for study, and asked if this could be included at the time the Traffic Safety Committee studies the Simkins request and if Traffic Safety Committee recommends diagonal parking, a study be made of the downtown area as' to the possibility of one way streets. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, it be included in the motion. Mayor Morgan stated what the Councilmen were request- ing would take longer than the Simkins could wait. City Manager Osburn stated the diagonal parking on A Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets, was for a trial period only and was the only area authorized for such study; he thought any street having diagonal parking was not eligible for Gas Tax Funds. Mayor Morgan stated the plan before Council was a long range plan. Vice Mayor Colburn stated he would encourage the maker of the motion to include an okay for the requested diagonal parking now before study is made. :Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the motion include approval of diagonal parting up until study is comple1 . Councilman Reid asked if there was a report available from the Police Department. City Ma:lager Osburn stated he had not received a report. Director of Planning Stockman asked if there could be included in the study the possibility of setting back the curb. Maor Morgan said this is something that would take time. Councilman Reid stated he would like to see the request for diagonal parking granted for a period of 60 or 90 days trial period while the report is being prepared. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if the enlargement was taking place immediately. Herald Simkin, 228 E. 8th Street, was present and stated it would be completed this weekend. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if the parking would create a problem if the Council waited for the study before granting approval of diagonal parking. Mr. Simkin stated there 5/24/66 217 had to be placesfor customers to park before he could sell his products; there was definitely a parking problem after the working hours. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue,, to grant temporary trial period for diagonal parking for a period of 60 days. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from South Bay Irrigation District enclosing their Resolution No. 195 endorsing Propositions "V" and "W", was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Raymond A. Whitwer, Contractor, notifying there would be a request for an extension of time on Civic Center contract, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. City Manager Osburn stated the communication was not the actual request; the contractor would make the request later. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Joe Robnett, 408 E. 30th Street, requesting refund of performance bond, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. MINUTES of the May llth meeting of Traffic Safety Committee, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a certificate of substantial completion, Civic Center, and recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for review and approval at the next meeting. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported each councilman had a list of 1911 Acts, in three categories: (1).List requiring no City participation; (2) List requiring City participation; (3) List of 1911 Acts being held up because of the Freeway 805; this to be the official list with Council's approval. Councilman Hogue stated he hoped the City could proceed immediately with those not requiring City participation in drainage. City Manager Osburn stated the. City would proceed with the projects on List 1, and do the projects on List 2 as possible. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if it was possible to indicate the number of 1911 Acts held up due to drainage and freeway projects. City Manager Osburn stated there were eight projects held up due to drainage and read -the titles of those projects: Orange Street (20th Street to 22nd Street), Valle Vista (20th Street Sly to Cul-de-Sac), 20th Street (Orange Street to Valley Vista); "N" Avenue (16th Street to 18th Street), 17th Street ("N" Avenue to Palm Avenue); 17th Street (Lanoitan Avenue to Rachael Avenue); Bahia Vista Industrial District #1 (Alleys, 26th Street - Hoover to Coolidge, 28th Street - Hoover to Wilson and Coolidge Avenue - 24th to 30th); Coolidge Avenue (24th Street to 30th Street); "T" Avenue (4th Street to 8th Street, "R" Avenue to "V" Avenue, 8th Street to 1 Block South); Division Street (Highland to Euclid Avenue); Harbison Avenue (Plaza Boulevard to 16th Street); the freeway was holding up four projects: 10th Street (Beverly Glen to West), llth Street (Paradise Drive to Sunny Crest), Paradise Drive (8th Street to 12th Street), Ilth Street (Palm Avenue to "R" Avenue), 12th Street ("R" Avenue to Beverly Glen); "Q' Avenue (North of Division); 21st Street (Newell to Grove Street); Grove Street (22nd to 24th Street). Mayor Morgan recommended the City Manager look at all streets without drainage problems and needing improvement and have the Coun,e. take action to start those projects immediately. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, to accept the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn stated the first projects on List 1 were jsst about ready to go. CITY MANAGER OSBORN reported receipt of a notice from the San Diego County Water Authority regarding reiteration of policy statement regarding storage requirements of member agencies and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBORN reported on the beautification and landscaping in front of the new Civic Center, proposed by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, and recommended the Council proceed with the original plans of the Architect and not decrease the parking area to allow the proposed beautification program. 5/24/66 218 Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if the curb parking in front of the Civic Center was to be permitted. City Manager bsburn stated it would remain two hour parking. Vice Mayor Colburn stated the City will increase the parking area when the old City Hall is razed and hoped Council would consider the proposed landscaping plan to help the appearance of the site. Bob Worthy, 1223 Manchester, Chailman, Park and Recreation Advisory Board, was present and stated only 7 parking spaces would be lost by the proposed landscaping plan; he urged the present plan be adopted or some type of plan that would allow landscaping in the parking area. Councilman Reid stated with the Library, Community Building and Court, all the space that could be obtained could be used for parking. Bob Worthy stated he hoped Council would consider purchase of other land for parking. Mayor Morgan stated the City is "big business" and there should be as many parking spaces as possible. City Manager Osburn stated the contract had been let for the parking area; in addition, the Masonic Lodge of National City is talking about building at 12th and B Streets; if this develops it might be possible to work something out with them. Mayor Morgan asked the Park and Recreation Advisory Board to take into consideration the fact when juries are called in to court as many as 50 or 60 people appear at one time. Bob Worthy stated he did not feel the loss of 7 parking spaces was that important. Motion failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn, Hogue. Mayor Morgan stated the motion died and the City Manager was to continue with theplans set forth originally by the Archi- tect. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of an invitation from American Legion Kenneth L. Blanchard Post, for members of the Council and their families to attend the 15th Annual Memorial Day Service in Kimball Memorial Bowl on May 30, 1966, at 10:30 a.m. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4630, to sell poppies May 27th and May 28th and recommended the Council approve the request. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the recom- mendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported there would be no meeting May 31st, as it was the fifth Tuesday in the month, and the following Tuesday, June 7th, the day for statewide primary elections and recommended a meeting be held on June 2nd. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the City Manager be approv el. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a copy of Resolution No. 7098 from the City of Monterey Park, opposing curbside delivery of mail by the United States Post Office. Mayor Morgan recommended the matter be put on the Agenda for next meeting.to allow further study. Ordered filed by unanimous •vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE stated there was a definite need for a clock in the Council Chambers and requested authorization to work with the architect in finding one suitable to the room. City Manager Osburn stated there were clocks from the old City Hall that could be put to use until clocks were purchased for the entire building. CITY MANAGER OSBURN read a letter from J. E. Rising, City and County Contracts Engineer, Division of Highways, regarding the improvements on 24th Street, from National Avenue to Harrison Avenue, and the problems arising from existing . state highway drainage facilities. VICE MAYOR COLBURN stated the Council had copies of the report of the City Manager in regard to a full-time City Attorney; asked what action, if any, the Council had taken on the matter. Mayor Morgan stated there had been no action as Council had been waiting for the report before the matter was re- solved. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be authorized to hire a full-time City Attorney. Councilman Hogue asked the City Manager to state thefigure he had in mind for salarycrL an attorney. City Manager Osburn reported it to be $14,000. Councilman Hogue slated the City was to pay a sala::y of $14,000 a year and the legal fees from the 1911 Acts would go into the G cal Fund. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the motion include the salarg, and the 1911 Act legal fees to go into the General Fund. Carried, by 5/24/66 219 the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. COUNCILMAN HOGUE stated one of the high points in the recent campaign was Civil Defense; he had asked for a report and wanted to know if there was one in the making. City Manager Osburn stated he could have it next week. MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Reid, the meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:39 p.m. MAYOR MORGAN called the meeting back to order at 9:54 p.m. Council members present: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Council members absent: Ncne. MAYOR MORGAN stated the next meeting would be called to order at 7:00 p.m., June 2nd, in order to instruct the members of Council on the electronic voting equipment. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the meeting be adjourned to June 2nd. The meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m. ATTEST: C:27/Yr-e- CITY CLER:2 OVAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 5/24/66