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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 06-21 CC MIN237 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 21, 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: Carstens; Foster; Linn; Minogue; Osburn; Stockman. The meeting was opened. with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed by invocation by the Reverend Robert Parker, Lincoln Acres Community Church. MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meet- ing of June 14th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9146, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO CAPTAIN GEORGE H. WHITING, USN,'" was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan Presented Captain Whiting with a hand scrolled copy of the.resol- ution.. Captain Whiting thanked the City Council and City officials for making servicemen welcome here. RESOLUTION NO. 9147, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO THE. WINNER OF THE MUNICIPAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD, (SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 66)" was read. Kathy Prochaska and Bill Hughes were present to accept the award for the Senior Class. RESOLUTION NO.. a resolution of award of contract, "Q" Avenue north of 16th Street, Assessment District No. 149. , was presented. Moved by Hogue, teconded by Reid, the reading of the Resolution be waived and At be adopted by title -only. City Manager Osburn recom- mended the contract be.awarded to Ferry Bros. Construction Company in the amount of $20,751.80 and all other bids be rejected. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9148-, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, "Q" AVENUE NORTH OF 16TH STREET, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 149." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. _, a resolution giving notice of intention to vacate and close portions of Olivewood Housing area, was presented. City Engineer Foster stated each Council member had a copy of a map indi- cating those streets and alleys proposed to be ci.osed; they were miscellaneous streets, not actually being travelled, but they were dedicated; the buyers of the property asked they be vacated, Mayor Morgan stated he contacted the buyers of the land and expected to hearfrom them soon and recommended the resolution be laid over until the buyers contacted his office. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. , a resolution dedicating city owned property for public street purposes (Portion of Coolidge Avenue, 28th to 30th Street), was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by title only. RESOLUTION NO. 9149, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (PORTION OF COOLIDGE.AVENUE, 28TH to 30TH STREET)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. , a resolution granting zone variance pursuant to Ordinance No. 962, (Roger Steele), was presented. Moved by Colburn, 6/21/66 238 seconded by Reid, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by title one. Carried, by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9150 "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962, (ROGER STEELE), Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance an ordinance approving the annexation of .certain uninhabited �territory designated "National City Airport Annexation" to the City of National City, was presented f.or the first reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the first reading of the Ordin- ance be waived and it be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. , an ordinance approving the angexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "National City Airport Annexation" to the City of National City, was read. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported on the collection, of delinquent rent from former tenants of Otivewood Housing whose home was burned; the general policy of the collection agency was to retain 500 of all monies collected, their fee for services rendered, on an "as collect- ed".basis; they had done some work in attempting to collect on this debt and would be entitled to 50% of collection no matter who col- lects payment; lif collection is withdrawn by the City and is later collected a 50% fee of all monies collected would be due to the agency. The Council discussed the collection by the commercial agency. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the debt be withdrawn from the collection agency and the Citv Manager be directed to take any further action necessary. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Colburn. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported the City Clerk was served with a re- straining order and order to show cause in the case of Everett F. Johnson and Mary R. Johnson vs. National City and Does 1 to 100, inclusive, involving the alley off Lantana Drive between 4th and 5th Streets directed to be opened by Council; a hearing was to be held in Superior Court, County of San Diego, on July 11, 1966; due to the restraining order Council could not have the fence removed and the alley opened until the Court decides the matter. Donald Freeman, 345 E. 8th Street, attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hutton, was present to represent Dealers Service Company, tenants on the property in question and stated if the alley is constructed it will create a great deal of economic hardship on these people; the Hutton's have been in business 3 or 4 years at this location and have annual income of gross sales of over $90,00, which is bringing In around $3600 a year in sales tax to the City; they pay $30,00 to $40,00 annually to employees who spend money in the area; the Hutton's • have consistently "tried National City first" and have others de - ending on their business; if the property is cut in half they would have to find another location, yet they still have 8 1/2 years left on their present lease; and they would like Council's consideration as to whether or not an alley is actually needed. Mayor Morgan asked if Mr. Freeman's clients would allow trucks and machinery to cross their property inorder to build a swimming pool and fence on Mr. Grobe's lot. Mr. Freeman stated he felt it could be worked out. Mr. Grobe, 35 E. Fifth Street, was present and stated the City had spent much time in arriving at their decisions that the alley was dedicated and followed with notice to vacate to the tenants; he felt the owners had been collecting rent for some years on property that was legally that of the City; the alley should be opened imm- ediately. City Attorney Carstens stated no further action could be taken untie after a decision by the court. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS reported regarding the settlement with Alco Fence Company; he had .contacted the Alco Fence people and suggested the matter go before an Executive Session.. Moved by Hogue, seconded 6/21/66 239 by Reid, an Executive Session be called at the completion of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. A HEARING ON ZONE CHANGE C-30, Zone Change from an R-2, Two Family Zone, to en R-4, Multiple Family Residence Zone:, on the North Side of 18th Street from the corner of La. Siesta Street to Rachael Street, was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated she had the Certificate of Publication and read a letter of conditional protest from Mr. William Watson, 1539 Evanston Street, Independence, Miss- ouri, signed by his daughter, Viola Watson. Mr, C. M. Frazer, 2425 K Avenue, was present and spoke in favor of the zone change. Director of Planning Stockman stated the letter of protest was from a property owner within a 300 foot radius, not within the immediate area of the proposed zone change; it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission the zone change to R-4 be denied and that the proposed zone change for all those properties between 17th and 18th Streets and between La Siesta Street and Rachael avenue be granted .from R-2, Two Family Residence Zone to R-4-P-D. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and the zone change be referred to the City Attorney for further action.) Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN presented Warren Chambers with a "key to the City" in recognition of his winning the speech finals in Fresno. MAYOR MORGAN asked that Lillis Hiawatsch and Buford Ellis be appoint- ed to the two vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, to hold up the appointments and take the matter up in an Exeucutive Session. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Morgan. MAYOR MORGAN stated he had received a resolution from the City of Chula Vista urging opening of the Navy Repair Base. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager research the records to see if the Council had adopted similar resolution in the past and bring back report next -meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN stated he reviewed the proposed budget for the coming year prepared by the City Manager and was concerned to find no allowance made for an increase in salary to the employees of the City; he recommended sitting with the City Manager and going over the figures before the budget was approved, Councilman Hogue asked if it wasn't proper for the Finance Committee to review the matter before coming before Council for approval, Mayor Morgan stated it would go before the Finance Committee, but he felt there should be an open forum before it reaches that point. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Finance Committee sitedown.with the City Manager and come up with a decent relse for the employees. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice -Mayor Colburn called a Finance Committee Meeting for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22nd. Councilman Hogue stated he did not see money budgeted for a feasibility study on a Junior Conco.trse on National Avenue and felt it should have been Included; also he would like to see money budgeted to surface those dirt streets west of National Avenue that -have curbs and sidewalks. City Manager Osburn stated $60,000 to $61,000 had been set aside for the street project. Vice Mayor Colburn asked the discussion be closed until after the Finance Committee Meeting. PETE STORTON, 920 Ethel Place was present and, reported on the traffic problems and accidents caused by speeding vehicles on Manchester Street; there had been additional accidents since the matter first went before Council last year and a solution should be reached before the situation got any worse. Mayor Morgan asked for Mr. Storton's recommendation, Mr. Storton recommended there be some legislature to change the present speed limit to 15 miles per hour. 6/21/66 240 Mayor Morgan stated an expert from San Diego was to come in and make a study of the problems and then make a recommendation. City Manager Osburn stated the last recommendation of the Qity of San Diego was to open up Reo Drive, which would be expensive. Mr. Stor- ton stated if they waited for a recommendation from San Diego it would be the same situation as last year. Mayor Morgan stated he would be happy to meet with the residents of the area to discuss the problem. Bob Worthy, 1223. Manchester, was present and suggested that three-way stop signs be placed at each intersection of the street; it would cause an inconvenience to drivers that might possibly discourage some and cause them to seek an alternate route; recommended signs be installed temporarily until a better solution could be presented. Jerry Harris, 826 Ethel Place, was present and stated he Iived in the area and is also Chairman on the Traffic Safety Committee; he had unsuccessfully sought the Traffic Safety Committee's approval to recommend three-way stop signs in that area last year and they felt it unsafe due to stopping on hills; he still felt an immediate solution would be the three-way stop signs. Al Beauchamp, 1123 Manchester( was present and stated he could show the Council a number of places in San Diego where the presence of a stop sign made it necessarylto stop on a hill and there was no problem with accidents there. Arlene Beauchamp, 1123 Manchester, was present and stated that something had to be done immediately before anymore traffic accidents were caused. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City install three-way stop signs at Manchester and Angelo. Manchester and Ethel, Manchester and Eleanor and a single stop sign at intersection of Plaza Boulevard and place slow to 15 mph, If legal. Carried by unanimous vote. Howard Schwitkis,1l17 Manchester, was present and stated the signs: should be installed and shcuidbestudled for at least six months before deciding on a better solution. MRS. ANVETTA RICHARDS, 1411 E. 16th Street, was present and said the center white line at Harbison and Plaza Boulevard is faded; there are no stop signs at the lanes in South Bay Plaza that enter on to L Avenue; she didn't feel she should have to be taxed for the instal- lation of sewers in the Lincoln Acres area; the City Council had denied a politician the use of a sound trick In the Primary campaign because it was against the city noise ordinance, but yet three politicians (Gautereaux, Allen, and Mr. Camacho) running in our local elections broadcast from an airplane; the voters and precinct workers have to abide by the election rules and any man good enough to run for a City Office should be honest enough to abide by the rules laid down by the City of National City and the State of California. Mayor Morgan recommended the City Attorney report on the legality of broadcasting from an airplane. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the items brough, before Council by Mrs. Richards on street and traffic problems be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. ROBERT BELKNAP, Scoutmaster for Troop #865 in National City, was present and requested permission to paint curb signs to raise money for the troop. City Manager Osburn stated permission had been granted in the past but he was not aware of the conditions under which permission was granted; he could let Mr. Belknap know If he would call the office later in the week. CHARLES P. SMITH, 1944 Grove Street, was present and stated he had been cursed while doing business with the Engineering Department by Associate Civil Engineer Donald Newberry, in front of witnesses, and demanded Mr. Newberry resign his position, or the Council fire him. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the matterjbe taken up in the Executive Session. Carried by unanimous vote. LORENZ H. RUEHLE, 837 Ethel Place, National City representative to the Port Authority,was present and reported on the status of con- 6/21/66 241 ruction projects and the S4,000,000 federal grant being worked on by the Port Authority; he had gotten an opinion from the Port Attorney that the use of some of 24th Street Bonds was legal in the construct- ion of extension of 24th Street from the freeway to the tidelands; the Port Commission had been Informed of the legality of such a move and they were unanimously In favor of participating, in the 24th Street project to the extent of $40,000; he asked the Council to instruct the City staff to get together with the Port staff and work out the details. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request of Mr. Ruehle be granted and the City Manager be directed to work with the Port Staff on the matter. Carried by unanimous vote. Ray Duke, 1414 K Ave.,was present and asked what plans were being pursued as to a small yacht harbor for the City. Mr. Ruehle stated they were trying to work it in with the Sweetwater Flood Control Channel. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $20,410.25 Traffic Safety 2,047.47 Park 1,025.93 Retirement 5,471.15 Trust and Agency 50.00 Special Street 20,145.06 Drainage 846.78 Sewer 952.50 Civic Center 75,422.15 TOTAL -$126, 371 .21 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same, Carried. by the following vote, towit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE In the amount of $61.202.39, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. A COMMUNICATION from Edith Sherman, Manager, Chamber of Commerce, requesting Council to consider request for zone variance In the vicinity of Wilson Avenue and 30th Street to permit a directional sign" was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Director of Planning Stockmanstated the matter would have to go before the Planning Commission for hearing before Council could take action properly. Motion and Second withdrawn. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the request be referred to the Planning Commission for proper processing. Carried by unanimous vote. MOVED BY REID, seconded by Colburn , the possibility of City Partic- ipation in Spring Valley Sanitation District to aid residents of National City be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. A REPORT from City Manager dated -June 17th, regarding 1911 Act on 8th Street fnpm Interstate 5 to L Avenue and scheduling of improvements on Plaza Boulevard East of Harbison, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Chief of Police Cagle's recommendation in regard to left turn lane at the Intersection of 16th Street and Highland Avenue,, was presented. Accepted and ordered filed by unanimous vote. THE REPORT of Building inspector Biggs in regard to final inspection of the Civic Center, was presented. Councilman Reid commended John Wesley on his contribution to the construction of the Civic Center. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. THE MINUTES OF the Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting of June 8th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 6/21/66 242 AN APPLICATION for person to person transfer of on -sale general, public premises, license by Ethanol, Inc., dba Club 66, 730 National Avenue, for purposes of incorporation, was presented.e Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the application be Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: yes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. A COMMUNICATION from the Corresponding Secretary', North San Diego Council of United Church Women In regard to lack of support given to the Citizens Interracial Committee, was presented. Phil Sites, was present and informed the Council of the activities of the Citizens Interracial Committee and asked they consider a city donation to their organization. Mayor Morgan stated National City had been asked to donate I0¢ per resident of the City, whereas San Diego was donating only 5¢ per person; the Council might consider 5¢, but thought it unfair to ask anything more. Mr. Sites stated the committee would be happy to accept any donation. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the matter qo before the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Edith Sherman, Manager, Chamber of Commerce, requesting use of and waiver of fee for Kimball Community Building for fashion show for Navy Wives, October I9th and 21st, was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A COPY OF A COMMUNICATION from E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 J Avenue, to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, protesting the on - sale beer license at 910 30th Street, was presented. Moved by Hogue, the communication be filed. Vice -Mayor Colburn asked if the Council had a legitimate protest on area not within City of National City. City Attorney Carstens stated he would have to review the law. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated he had received a communication from Alcoholic Beverage Control this particular application had been withdrawn. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager check to see if the application had been withdrawn. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Bob Wheeler, owner, Liberty Cab Company, in regard to denial of his application for license and City Manager's reply inviting Mr. Wheeler to appear during Oral Communications at Council Meeting, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from Edith Sherman, Manager, Chamber of Commerce, requesting their 1965-66 City Advertising Contract be amended, was presented. City Manager Osburn stated they wanted to transfer money from one part of their budget to another, and recommended approval. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City_ Manager's recommendation 4e approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the President, Chamber of Commerce, to Director of Planning announcing the Board of Director's endorsement of the Preliminary General Plan, 1985, was read. Ordered filed by unani- mous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Charles Smith regarding his complaint against Mr. Donald Newberry, Associate Civil Engineer, and stated investigation was under way. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from Chief Bailey regarding the fireworks on Fourth of July for the Lions Club celebration enclosing a certificate of insurance which had been reviewed by his office; he recommended it be referred to the City Attorney and if he approved it be filed with the City Clerk. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the City Ma ager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/21/66 243 CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported John Moran was eligible ,for step in- crease approved by his Department Head and the City Manager. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, they Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY: MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of Auditor's Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, irS65, from John C. Rigney, ic Accountant, and recommended it be filed with the City Clerk. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of the signed agreement between State of California Highway Department and City of i'!ational City of the maintenance of State highways within the City limit; he recom- mended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER O53UrRN reported receipt of a request from Mr. Chuck Terre!, Chamber of Commerce County Fair Display Chairman, for the use of City truck and driver in order to transport items to the Del 'ar Fair and recommended approval. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the re ue t e rant dand th m t' n include return of the dtsaiayty t e tv.. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY TANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from °ir. Butts, attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Johnson on the opening of the alley off Lantana Drive, between 4th and 5th Streets, requesting the City allow a delay beyond the 10 day period; the request was immaterial at present due to the receipt of the restraining order. CITY CLERK MINOGUE read a copy of a letter from Assemblyman Donovan to Edison W. Reiner, Department of Public Works, Division of Contracts and Rights -of -Way, requesting access from the Coronado Bay Bridge to the South; she read a letter from Senator Schrade promising his help in the same matter; she read a letter from Assemblyman James R. Mills, regarding the Coronado Bay Bridge access routes., stating his concurrence and support. CITY CLERK MINOGUE read the resignation of Evelyn Kelly, Temporary Deputy City Clerk; until such time she has a certified Deputy she asked that Miss Cathy Brannon operate the recording equipment and someone operate the electronic voting machine. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the resignation be ,accepted with regrets. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, to approve the City Cterk's request. Carried by unanimous vote. THE CITY TREASURER'S report for the Month ending May 31, 19f6, was presented. Ordered accepted and filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported Mr. Cameron, representing the National Meat Packers, was present at the Real Estate Committee Meeting of June 20th and interested in buying the lot owned by the City on 22nd and Wilson; it was recommended by the Committee the Council turn the matter over to the City Manager to come up with an exact right-of-way necessary for a railroad spur to go down 22nd Street, the remainder of the property to be marked in footage and the National Meat Packers be advised as soon as possible. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the ReaLEstate Comml tteee be a rrovved.. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn stated in re— gard to the Webster Pontiac offer to purchase, the Committee recommended another Real Estate Committee Meeting be called for 3:00 p.m., June 27th on the problem. Mayor Morgan stated he had thought about the problem and recommended the Council offer the property at the original price of $23,000 an acre; he did not feel the price should be reduced. Councilman Reid stated he did not feel the man should pay $23,000 an acre when the land facing Highland was sold for $22,000; he is a good businessman and brings the City a lot of sales tax. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the plot be reappraised and add the price of appraisal on to sale price and offer to Mr. Webster at that price. Howard Schwitkis, was present and stated the Council should offer the 6/21/66 244 plot at $23,000, or $22,000 plus appraisal. Mayor Morgan stated he was not in favor of reducing the price by reappraisal; he had agreed to buy at the original price once. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the plot be offered at $23.000 an acre and if accepted the City Manager be authorized to open escrow. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn stated, after discus- sion with Mr. Moore of the Continana Convalescent Centers, the Committee recommended an extension be granted from June 20, 1966 to August 20, 1966. Moved by Colburn seconded by Reid, the recommenda- tion of the Real Estate Committee be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN called a recess at 10:10 p.m. for an Executive Session. MAYOR MORGAN called the meeting back to order at 10:50 p.m. Council members present: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Council members absent: None. MAYOR MORGAN recommended the appointments. of Lillis Hlawatsch and Buford Ellis to the full term vacancies on the Library Board of Tustees. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Mayor's recommenda- tion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN recommended the hiring of Donald F. McLean City Attorney. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the recommendation be approved and the City Manager contact and find out when he will be available for employment. unanimous vote. MOVED BY REID, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:55 p.m. ATTEST: f; .MAJOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA as full-time Mayor's Mr. McLean Carried by Carried 6/21/66