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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 08-23 CC MIN297 MINUTES• OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA. AUGUST 23, 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, Harris, Morgan. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Foster, Linn, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. THE MEETING WAS OPENED with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn, followed with invocation by Dennis Sherman, ministerial student. City Clerk Minogue requested the approval of the minutes of the August 23rd meeting be deferred until the next meeting as they were not distributed until late today. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the City Clerk's request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9196, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Construction of Civic Center and Emergency Operating Center)," was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9197, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SAN DIEGO (Superior Court Case No. 288436)," was preeented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9198, "RESOLUTION FIXING 1966-67 TAX RATE (Section 51511 of the Government Code)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9199, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO CHIEF BAILEY AND THE NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT," was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9200, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT (Olive - wood Housing), was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9201, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATING THERETO," was read in full. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the Resolution be adopted with one change that the amount of $80,000, the figure designated for parks, be increased to $120,000. City Manager Osburn said this amount of money would do most of the work for which we are allowed matching funds; some items in the parks are not eligible for matching funds, such as lighted ball fields, etc., but it would basically allow for completion of El Toyon and start the landscaping and other improvements in Las Palmas. Councilman Hogue asked if this program would permit replacing of the old recreation building in Kimball Park. City Manager Osburn said that it was basically for El Toyon and Las Palmas Parks. Councilman Reid asked if there was a time limit on spending of the matching funds. City Manager Osburn said that once they are committed he didn't think there was a time limit as to when we could spend the money on any of the projects. Bob Worthy, 1223 Manchester, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, was present and outlined the plans for improvements and landscaping of El Toyon and Las Palmas Park. Director of Planning Stockman said to qualify under the beautification program it would be necessary for a capital improvement 8/23/66 298 program to be prepared by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board; the Council would have a chance to study the approved improvements and make application each year. Councilman Hogue said he would vote to put the measures on the ballot because it is the people's right to decide whether they want something or not; but he would work against the measure for streets; some streets are improved by 1911 Act and gasoline tax is used for the development of the major streets in the City; it was pot right for persons paying for 1911 improvements to .be asqed. for improvements on other streets. Mayor Morgan commented that these bonds would cost about three to four dollars a year for each owner in National City; over a 25 year period it would amount to $100, it was important to improve streets to bring in industry and broaden the tax base. Dr. George Parchen, 10. East 18th Street, was present and stated improving streets, which would improve the City, was a good idea; it wasn't the $4.00 a year but the principal of the thing; it would be ridiculous to complete the 24th St. Terminal where goods will come in and not have streets for distribution of these goods throughout the County. Councilman Harris said two years ago he tried to circulate a petition to get 8th Street widened from Highland Avenue to Harbor Drive,`when 8th Street east of "L" Avenue was completed by gas tax funds and was unsuccessfuj; the councilmen should help our people get these streets as long as matching funds were available. Dorothy Covey, 1911 B Avenue, was present and said she came from a town in Colorado that had the help of the government and couldn't use their facilities as they would like to; that she was leery of how many strings would be tied to it. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the amended Resolution increasing the cost of the municipal improvement for parks and recreation from $80,000 to $120,000 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTICNV' NO. 9202, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF A SPECIAL BOND ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 8, 1966," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. , "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 November 8, 1966, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said City propositions to incur bonded indebtedness by said City for certain municipal improvements," was presented for the first reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the first reading of the Ordinance be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. City Clerk Minogue announced that the USE DISTRICT HEARING, Proposed Ordinance Change, R-1-S-1, to protect architectural design and quality control, originally scheduled for this time, was re -scheduled for September 6. THE USE DISTRICT HEARING to establish R-4-P-D, Residential Planned Develop- ment Zone, for Alta Drive Annexation, was held at this time. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the hearing be closed, and it be referred to the City Attorney for further processing. Carried by unanimous vote. THE USE DISTRICT HEARING to establish R-4-P-D, Residential Planned Develop- ment Zone, for Propsect Street Annexation, was held at this time. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed, and it be referred to the City Attorney for further processing. Carried by unanimous vote. THE USE DISTRICT HEARING to establish R-4-P-D, Residential Planned Develop- ment Zone, for Proctor Annexation, was held at this time. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the hearing be closed, and it be referred to the City Attorney for further processing. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/23/66 299 THE USE DISTRICT HEARING to establish R-4-P-D,`Residential Planned Develop- ment Zone, for Ridgeway Drive Annexation, was held at this time. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the hearing be closedL and it be referred to the City Attorney for further processing. Carried by unanimous vote. THE USE DISTRICT HEARINQ to establish R-4-P-D, R odone wa PlznsentDenea s re- ment Zones for Wright Annexation, was held at this time./ SMoved %y Reid, gard. seconded by Harris, the hearing be closed, and it be referred to the City Attorney for further processing. Carried by unanimous vote. R-1 ,�. a,� qr�°,`�c�' THE USE DISTRICT HEARING to establish e, ^ Zone, for Pommier Annexation, was held at this time. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the hearing be closed, and it be referred to the City Attorney for further processing. Carried by unanimous vote. THE USE DISTRICT HEARING to establish C-2-A, Special Limited Commercial Zone, for Slepko Annexation, was held at this time. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the hearing be closed, and it be referred to the City Attorney for further processing. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY MC LEAN requested authorization to file suit for damage to City property as a result of an automobile accident in the amount of $310.00. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the City Attorney's request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN said he had several complaints about the skating rink on Highland Avenue and 24th Street and asked the City Manager and Chief of Police to check into the complaints and report to the Council. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN stated he would appoint the following to the Sister City Committee to represent National City in Tecate on "National City Day", with approval of the Council, as representatives of the service clubs: Lions Club, Lew Long; Kiwanis, Joe Minogue; Altrusa, Miss Bernice Stang; Rotary, Don Torbett; Chamber of Commerce, Mrs. Ione Minogue; Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Oscar Canedo; also, Mrs. Erminia Valdez, Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Rubio, Phillip Milligan and honorary members, Robert Milke and Mrs. Joey Ham. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the appointments be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from Kiwanis Club of National City requesting the Mayor to proclaim the week of August 28-September 3 "FREEDOM OF ENTERPRISE WEEK" was presented. moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the proclamation be approved. George James, 1424 J Avenue, was present and requested the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. J. W. MORDHORST, 5703 Alta Vista Avenue, was present and asked the Council to to consider re -zoning the property on Highland Avenue between Second and Third Streets on the west side of Highland Avenue from retail to wholesale. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, it be referred to the Planning Commission. Mr. Mordhorst said it was referred to the Planning Commission six months ago but no action was taken. Director of Planning Stockman said formal application for the change was not made and the Planning Commission had nothing to act on. Mrs. Stockman recommended Council and the Planning Commission give considera- tion to permit limited wholesale usage under planned development on Highland north of Fourth Street, and said if the Council was in accord with her recommendation, she would like the Council to initiate the action and refer it to the Planning Commission. Motion and second were withdrawn. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Mayor Morgan said the Planning Commission or Council would have to approve the business under planned development. Director of Planning Stockman said public hearings would have to be set. Motion carried by unanimous vote. E. H. ALSDORF, 2105 J Avenue, was present and asked if the address of the Civic Center had been approved by the Postoffice Department. City Manager Osburn said the address is 1243 National Avenue. Mr. Alsdorf asked what the -4 /d/2 Sl(O 6 8/23/66 300 National City tax rate is for this coming year and said the Resolution should have been read. Mayor Morgan said the tax rate was $1.63, including the Civic Center bond. Mr. Alsdorf asked if the total cost of the Civic Center was known. City Manager Osburn said it was $1,027,000. PAYROLL (8/1-15) AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $68,895.94 was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for, same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to the City Manager's and City Engineer's hearing held on August 15, 1966, on Assessment District #142, 21st Street, 20th Street, "C" Ave., and Alley, written protests were 8.75%, ex- cluding the alley, oral protests 8.75%, excluding the alley, and 39.91% of the alley protesting orally. City Manager Osburn said there was not a majority protest. Mayor Morgan recommended it be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for further processing. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN read his report dated August 23, 1966 (in regard to a communication from W. B. Jones, 1722 Prospect Street, requesting a reply to his letter of protest filed for the June 28th Assessment Hearing on Prospect St.) which stated in part the new driveway was installed four feet wider than the existing driveway at the property line, which is standard procedure unless otherwise requested by the property owner, and the adjustment of curb eleva- tion was made to improve the drainage. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the report of the City Manager be accepted and filed. Mr. W. B. Jones was present and asked Mr. Morgan if he had seen the driveway and if he thought it was as wide as it should be. Mayor Morgan said it is a very narrow driveway. Mr. Jones said he wasn't given a chance to request a wider driveway; this was a personal difference and that his driveway was blocked eleven days. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported there were no funds available at this time for hiring outside engineers for 1911 Act improvements and he would like to re- port further after the first of the year. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's report be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to ramps to serve the South Bay Area from the Coronado Bay Bridge a letter was received from Mr. Emerson Rhyner, Deputy Chief Counsel,of'thelDivision of Contracts and Rights of Way, Depart- ment of Public Works, enclosing maps showing the route as scheduled and the proposed change relating to on and off ramps serving South Bay; the ramps were under study and depend on financial feasibility. The City Manager recommended the Council write letters to state representatives and candidates for these positions, the local Chamber of Commerce, and the aid of the Chula Vista City Council and Chamber of Commerce also be solicited. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, that the Council pursue these recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to possible sources of funds available for development and revitalization of the downtown area; that funds to assist in a downtown study could be acquired from (1) The Federal Government Agency, Department of Housing & Urban Development, under the 701 Section of the Housing Act of 1954, a two-thirds grant and the remaining one-third to be borne by the City; (2) The Urban Redevelopment Program for advancement of monies foR,��+��,cific projects, (3) To expand the proposed downtown civic auditoriums the City to bear all the expenses. The City Manager said any of these studies should conform with the General Plan and stay within the vicin- ity of the downtown 13 Miracle Blocks and suggested three areas: (1) National Avenue to Interstate 5; Division St. to 13th St., (2) Division St. to loth St., and (3) in the area south of 6th Street. Mr. Osburn recommended the Council and business men of the area meet with Mr. Walter Slattery, Los Angeles offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Renewal, to secure more information relating to the Federal Programs. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be instructed to contact Mr. Slattery and that Council set up a town meeting with Mr. Slattery and allow the people as well as the Council to ask questions and discuss Plan No. 2 as proposed by the City 8/23/66 301 Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. The Notice of Second Public Hearing or WATER QUALITY CONTROL, POLICY FOR SAN DIEGO BAY, Thursday, September 15, 1966, 10:00 a.m., Room B-109, 1350 Front Street, San Diego, from San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the International Relations Committee, Chamber of Commerce, in regard to chartered buses to take interested National Citians to Tecate for "Good Neighbor Day at the Tecate Fair" August 27th, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting for the month of August were presented. Ordered:.filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the Secretary, Park and Recreation Advisory Board, recommending a Real Estate Committee meeting for the purpose of a land swap for a neighborhood park in Sweetwater Heights and the landscaping of the new Civic Center be put to bid was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, in favor of the Board's recommendations. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Hogue, seconded by.Colburn, the first request for calling of the Real Estate Committee meeting regarding a land swap, be approved, and the second item regarding landscaping of Civic Center be filed. Mayor Morgan said we have three parks; the General Plan recommends further use of school play- grounds; the General Plan requirement is 1.4 acres per thousand population; National City has four acres of park land per thousand population; the main- tenance of parks is expensive. Bob Worthy, Chairman, Park and Recreation Advisory Board, was present and urged the Council to swap City owned land for acreage in the Sweetwater Heights area for a neighborhood park and requested he be allowed to be present at the Real Estate Committee meeting. Councilman Harris questioned Mr. Worthy about the location of the park and said it would be at the city limits and the City could be building and maintaining a park for use of people outside of the City. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid. Nays: Harris, Morgan. Mayor Morgan (Chairman, Real Estate Committee) called a Real Estate Committee meeting for Thursday, August 25th at 4:00 p.m. A communication from Executive Director and General Counsel, League of California Cities, enclosing sample resolution and requesting observance of the contribution highways, streets and roads have made to the safety, con- venience and driving pleasure of motorists was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, a similar resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from Mrs. Edgar Misner, Women's Mission Society, Encanto Baptist Church, requesting permission to hold a rummage sale at South Bay Plaza on a no fee basis was presented. The City Manager recommended approval. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the Chairman, Traffic Safety Committee, containing three recommendations: (1) White center line at Plaza and Harbison be re -painted, (2) "No entrance" sign near rest home driveway on Paradise Drive be moved 20', and (3) speed limit on 8th Street remain 35:MPH:but that another 35 MPH sign be erected was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. An application before the Public Utilities Commission of Greyhound Lines, Inc., Western Greyhound Lines Division, for an order authorizing a stateway increase in intrastate passenger fares, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The minutes of the Buffer Zone Committee meeting of August 19th were present. ed. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the minutes be filed. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the motion be amended to include the letter to be sent to Washington, D. C.. not be sent. Councilman Harris spoke in defense of the Committee's action. Earl Crawford, 1104 Roosevelt Avenue, was preeent and requested the Minutes of the Buffer Zone Committee be read. The City Clerk read the Minutes. George Shrader was preeent and spoke in favor of moving the Navy Fire Fighting School east of the City. Moved by Hogue, seconded by 8/23/66 302 Harris, the motion be amended to include any communication from this Committee to the Federal Government come before the Council. Amended motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Hogue said he was sure the Committee understood they should present a rough outline of the brochure before the Council approved the $250.00. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, to urge the Committee to continue with the brochure, and when the items are completed, to submit a rough draft to the Council and the request for $250. Carried by unanimous vote. An order instituting investigation before the Public Utilities Commission for the purpose of establishing a list for the year 1967 of railroad grade cross- ings of city streets or county roads, etc., was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a notice the Mayors of San Diego County were invited to play a pre -Padre Game against the San Diego City Council, Thursday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m. CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested permission to go to bid on the 24th Street improvements when they are approved by the State. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested permission to proceed with right-of-way acquisi- tion necessary for the 24th Street improvement. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN read the August 22 letter from the Dale Building Company to Mayor Morgan outlining their approval of the return of approximately two acres fronting on "A" Avenue in order that the City may sell it to Acme Chevrolet providing Dale Building Company was permitted to pay 10% down with the balance on same terms and conditions as given to Acme Chevrolet; the escrow be extended for 90 days; the City vacate all streets within the bound- aries of the property to be purchased ("F" Avenue to remain open); an addi- tional commercial zoning be granted on the portion between Highland and "F" Avenue and the Engineering Department give Dale Building Company a boundary survey. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the escrow instructions be so amended providing the asked for zone change met with approval of the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn requested per- mission for the City Attorney and himself to open escrow for Acme Chevrolet. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the City Manager's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER CSBURN reported receipt of a letter from the Sa.n Diego County Water Authority and a certification of the 1966-67 equalized assessed valua- tions of all property within the San Diego County Water Authority; a certified copy of Resolution No. 896, a Resolution establishing vote of repreeentatives of member agencies as determined by assessed valuations for fiscal year 1966-67, and Resolution No. 899, a Resolution fixing the tax rate for the fiscal year 1966-67, and recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to the request for rate adjustment for refuse service, he investigated and found National City residents paid a lower price than other cities, but he could not determine whether or not a price increase was necessary until the books were audited and recommended the City Auditors, Rigney & Hill, be hired to make an audit of their books. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER CSBURN presented the State Controller's report of examination of federal contributions for Civil Defense personnel and administrative expenses dated July 22, 1966, and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the City has gradually picked up additional traffic signals, and it has become quite a maintenance project, and recommend- ed a contract be signed with Chula Vista for repair, etc. The City Manager said it would run about $2,000 a year, and recommended he be authorized to 8/23/66 303 enter into the agreement. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Managers recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE presented a communication from Assemblyman Barnes in regard to the cross -bay bridge, and said it would be on file in her office. CITY CLERK M,INOruE presented a resolution of the Board of Port Commissioners of the San Diego Unified Port District commending John Bate and said this was sent to us in the hope we might adopt a similar resolution. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, a similar resolution be adopted. Vice Mayor Colburn asked that the resolution specifically include mention of Bate's interest in our City. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE presented a communication from A. H. Mueller, County Audi- tor and Controller, listing valuation of taxable property in National City, fixed by the County Assessor and equalized for the year 1966-67 and said the original would be on file in her office. CITY CLERK MINOGUE said last week the Council voted to• proceed with the hear- ing on the General Plan; she has scheduled the hearing for September 13th. THE CITY TREASURER'S REPORT for the month ending July 31st, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN suggested that the street closings that were requested be referred to the City Attorney for the necessary resolution estab- lishing the public hearing. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the City Planner's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:45 p. m. ATTEST: MAYOR, CIT\ OFL CITY, CALIFORNIA 8/23/66