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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 09-20 CC MIN15 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 20,. 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: Harris. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Foster, Linn, McLean, Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. THE MEETING WAS OPENED with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn. A11 present observed a minute of silence in memory of ex -Vice Mayor Alien who passed away September 14th. Father Joseph Rosen., St. Anthony's Catholic Church delivered an invocation and eulogy. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue; the minutes of the regular meeting of September 13th•be approved with the following corrections Page 10, the Resolution, authorizing execution of agreement between National City and Chula Vista should be numbered No. 9209. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. RESOLUTION NO. 9210, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EMPLOYMENT LETTER BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND O'MELVENY AMCMYERS (Bond Measures 11/8/66)" 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. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Harris. RESOLUTION NO. 9211, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDED PLAN OF SERVICE FOR SERRA REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM." was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colbourn, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded. by Reid, the Resolut- ion be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. RESOLUTION NO. 9212, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON (Lanoitan Avenue from 18th Street to 24th Street, Assessment District No. 141)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. RESOLUTION NO. 9213, "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF TAFT AVENUE. (from sly line of 12th St. to my line of 13th St.)," 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. Absent: Harris. The title was read, Movecd"by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. CITY ATTORNEY MC LEAN said the next resolution pertained to the General Plan. Mayor Morgan stated there were people present at the last meeting who did not realize the hearing on the General Plan was called and asked if there was anyone present who wished to be heard even though the hearing was closed last week. Mrs. FLORENCE UZEMECKI, 524 "I" Avenue, was present and said she objected to some of the changes in the General Plan; the property on which their business is located is within an area to be zoned for high-rise apartments. Mrs. Uzemecki said Director of Planning Stockman stated 9/20/66 she had no intention of changing the zoning on Highland, but the value of property and what is to be done with it depends on who is the Director of Planning; if they had the opportunity to sell the property, the person buying it would have to build high-rise: apartments; there was nothing in the Plan to give any surety the zoning of the property would not be at the whim of the Planning Commission and the Council and that could be dangerous. Mrs. Uzemecki suggested as the Plan is so far reaching it be put on the ballot to let the voters decide whether or not they want it, Mayor Morgan recommended it be on the Agenda for next week as a resolution and not as an ordinance as listed on the September 20th agenda, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris, VICE MAYOR COLBURN stated the General Plan, on adoption, would not be demanding of the property owners to change their future plans; it would be a suggested guideline; it is flexible and if as years go by the trend is toward these changes, the property values will increase. MAYOR MORGAN announced Councilman Harris was quite ill, a specialist had been called in and he might be hospitalized, MAYOR MORGAN said there were several vacant lots that needed to be cleaned up and he would like to know if there were ordinances whereby the City can clean up and put the cost on the tax roll or find some way to make the owner pay. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Attorney report next week. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A proclamation of KIWANIS KIDS DAY, Saturday, September 24th, was read. Mayor Morgan recommended approval. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. At the Mayor's request, the City Clerk read a letter from the SISTER CITY CCMHMITTEE to MRS. JOHN F. KENNEDY requesting her assistance in the selection of a tree for the Kennedy Memorial in Tecate. A letter from ASSEMBLYMAN CLAIR W. BURGENER to the Mayor in regard to the problems of an on -off ramp to the South Bay area from the proposed Coronado Bay bridge was read. MAYOR MORGAN announced the PARIS THEATER was under new ownership; first class films would be shown; and it would be a good place for young people to go. MAYOR MORGAN called Dr. George Parchen (who was present in the audience) forward and gave him a list of names of approximately 50 citizens who would form the "PASS THE BONDS" Committee. VICE MAY02 COLBURN said each of the Councilmen was elected and when voting represented the citizens of National City or his own thinking; the Mayor has always appointed committee members with the Council's approval; several times recently the chairman of a committee or commission has recommended names of possible appointees; such recommendations should be considered the same as recommendations from any citizen. The Vice Mayor suggested the Mayor write to the chairman of each committee, commission, or board to tell them there should be action by their body to back up the recommendation; there were many good people who could serve who were not known to the chair- men. Mayor Morgan said he would send letters to each chairman. WILLIAM E. PERKINS, 522 G Avenue,,. was present and said he called in June and twice since then to request his tree be trimmed; no one came; then the street sweeper trimmed half the tree because the hanging branches hit him as he worked; he would like the tree trimmed all around or have it chopped down. Mr. Perkins said it seems to take from one year to eighteen months to get anything done. Mr. Perkins also said the vacant lot across from him was waist high in weeds and they tried to get it cleaned up, the Pire Department ordered it cleaned and the owner spot burned it....just enough to pass, Mr. Perkins 9/20/66 17 said they would appreciate something being done. The Mayor suggested the matter be turned over to the City Manager. Councilman Hogue said he was sure there was a priority list for such work. City Manager Osburn said the crew was working in the vicinity of "J" Avenue and 26th Street yesterday. Councilman Hogue said common courtesy would be to tell these people when they call there is a priority list and give them an approximate time when the request could be filled. Councilman Hogue said he did not know what the solution to burning off lots was, but there should be some way to clear vacant lots without burning, MRS. ROBERT RICHARDS,, 1411 East 16th Street, was present and reported she. witnessed several 'school• children attempting to cress; the intersection of. 16th•and Harbison; the situation was dangerous; she suggested something be done to provide for the safety of the children. Mrs. Richards also said her property is now R..1, and the area was recommended for high-rise apartments in the General Plan; it did not suit her but she would not take action against the City. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $10,035.13 Traffic Safety 718.73 Park 980.87 Trust and Agex,y 175.00 Special Street 3,829.27 Drainage 1,068.00 Sewer 595.91 Civic Center 13,831.83. T OTAL $31,234.74 moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue,, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Harris. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $64,576.96 was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to wit Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Harris. AN APPLICATION for person to person, premises to, es transfer and ex.. change of ON -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE, bona fide eng place, by HAROLD F. DCDDS, 614 National Avenue, was presented. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and read a copy of his letter dated September 19th to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Sacramento, protesting the application. Moved by Hogue,, seconded by Colburn, the recommendation of the Chief of Police to protest the license unless issued under three conditions (1. the on -sale beer and wine, bona fide public eating place, license, shall not be exchanged for an on -sale beer and wine, public premises no food required, license; 2. no live entertainment shall be held on the premises; and 3. no bar to be installed on the premises.) Vice Mayor Colburn asked the City Attorney if the stipulations were legal. City Attorney McLean said the ABC solicits the opinion of the City under certain circumstances; it would be proper to protest the issuance of the license, but if the application was made for a bona fide eating place, etc., the protest would be withdrawn; if the applicant proceeded in the face of the protest, the ABC would schedule a public hearing. Councilman Reid asked if the sale of sandwiches or hot soup only would qualify for bona fide eating place. City Attorney McLean said he could not say what the regulations were; the Director of ABC estab- lishes the criteria for eating places. Councilman Hogue asked if the item could be delayed. Mayor Morgan asked for a definition of "bar"as the Police ai/20f 6.e 18 Chiefts recommendation stated no bar was to be installed, The City Attorney said a bar would be a counter across which drinks were served to consumers; without a bar, drinks would have to be served at tables as in an eating place; not having a bar would give further control. Mayor Morgan recommended the item be laid over for one week. HAROLD DODDS was present and stated he made application to open a food establishment, a Spanish restaurant, not a beer bar; he had to proceed with the idea of making money and the things that were being taken away from him would limit business; in the restaurant business, you have to sell more than one article; he was trying to open an additional businestrtta National City in a store that has been vacant for three or four years, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's recommendation it be laid over for a week be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. A communication from POLICE CHIEF CAGLE outlining the necessity for a change of criteria for MERIT STEP and recommending approval of the change and the City Manager's recommendation of approval were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the recommendations of the Chief of Police and City Manager be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. The MINUTES of the LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES' meeting of September 7th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. APPLICATION FOR REFUND of $25,00 performance bond by RUBLE R. BEAUCHAMP, 1430 Sheryl Lane, was presented. Movedby Colburn, seconded by Reid, the refund be approved. Carried by unanimous vbte. Absent: Harris. CITY MANAGER OSBURN read his report dated September 20 in regard to the cost of the City's providing sewers in the Lincoln Acres area: total cost approximately $92,000; the approximate cost of sewering the Proctor Annex- ation on Ridgeway Drive $8,500. Vice Mayor Colburn said the reason he asked for the report was because there was a lot of talk about the obligat- ion of the City to furnish the sewers; $92,000 was a lot of money; if the annexations had been dependent upon sewers and this estimate had been pre. pared, he could not imagine the citizens of National City allowing the expenditure to accept these additional acres to the City. The Vice Mayor said when O. D. Arnold Estates annexed to the City, was sub -divided and homes built, no City money was spent on sewers. Vice Mayor Colburn said the cost of the sewers in Lincoln Acres was excessive because of the low density of population; there were many vacant lots; if the area were more heavily populated and the cost divided among the residents it would be considerably less; State laws were forcing sewers and this was progress. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, said he was here when sewers were installed by the City using money received from the tidelands; the people in Lincoln Acres will be paying taxes for years to come; he was for the City assuming the major part of the cost; the City was receiving money on the sewer charges of $1.50 per month. THE CITY MANAGER reported receipt of a letter from the State Department of Finance in regard to population census and said it might be possible to develop a population estimate during the calendar year 1966. The City Manager said he felt there was sufficient information on hand to furnish a population estimate at an estimated cost of $300 - $500, instead of the cost of a census $7,000. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the population estimate be prelbared. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Harris. CITY MANAGER OSBURN presented a step increase for HOWARD BRILE, approved by his Department Head and recommended it be approved. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the step increase be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from E. J. Moore, Executive Vice President, CONTINANA CONVAI-RSCENT HOMES, requesting a 60 day extension on their escrow and option. The City Manager said they were sincere in • , + - : - 9/20/66 19 their intention and recommended the extension be approved. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported three bids were received to repair the FIRE STATION damaged by a car: McMillen $1559, Hart & Sons $1680, Raymond Whitwer $1245. The City Manager recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Raymond Whitwer. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the ,City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to- vdt' Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Harris. Councilman Hogue asked what could be done in view of the fact the driver of the car was not insured. City Manager Osburn said it would be taken to court. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported Mr. Arnold, owner of property on 24th Street, had agreed to take $14,600 for a parcel of property necessary for the im- provement of 24th Street, providing the City pay him $100 for tearing down an old building and furnish him sewer coneeceion. The City Manager recom- mended approval. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Harris. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of Chula Vista's Resolution No. 4095, in regard to the on -off ramps from the Coronado Bay Bridge to the South flay Area and said copies were sent to the State Legislators, The City Manager said it was similar to the resolution previously adopted by National City. Mayor Morgan said the on -off ramps south to Interstate 5 were important to the people of National City; bids for initial phases of construction were to be opened October 25th; and urged everyone to write to Governor Brown requesting the ramps be provided. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication, from the State Employ. ees Retirement System stating the actuarial re-evaluation was completed on June 30, 1966, and requesting Council approval of execution of the contract based on the new figures. The City Clerk recommended it be referred to the City Attorney for a resolution. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the City Clerk's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a Summons, Petition for Validation of Special Assessment Proceedings, and Notice: of Pendency of Proceeding in the matter of the determination of the validity of assessment proceedings and contract for the City of National City, proposed street, sewer, et al, improvements, pursuant to Resolution of Intention No. 9127 (Ferry Bros. Construction Co.) and said it was referred to the City Attorney. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the recommendation of the Planning Commission at their regular meeting of September 12th to approve the appli- cation for 90 day extension of time to install curbs, gutters and sidewalks at 2334 Prospect Street by Howard Faulkner. The Director of Planning ex- plained his house, in front of the newly completed construction, was destroyi by fire last week and as soon as his insurance monies are received he plans to rebuild or remodel the house and will complete the installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the recommendation of the Planning Commission at their regular meeting of September 12th.to approve application for Zone Variance No. Z-42, signed by Robert L. Zurbach., Vice President, Reliance Steel and Aluminum Co., in regard to the property east of Harrison Avenue, 530' south of 20th Street, subject to three stipulations. Mrs. Stockman explained the applicant requested a waiver of the required 4' setback on Harrison Avenue as it would defeat the purpose of the location of the property and the existing railroad siding to service the facility; also it was necessary for them to utilize the 115' of property width. The Director of Planning recommended it be placed on the Agenda for October llth. 9/20/66 20 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the _Director of Planning•srrecommend.- ation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harms. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the recommendation of the Planning Commission at their regular meeting of September 12th, after the hearing, to establish zoning on the National City Airport Annexation as follows: C.4, F-1 Wholesale Commercial Designated Floodway Zone; C-4, F•-2 Wholesale Commercial Flood Plain Restrictive Zone; M-3, F-1, LimitedIndu$trial Desig- nated Floodway Zone; and M-3, F..2, Limited_ Industrial Flood Plain Restrictive Zone as outlined on Map No. Z-39 on file in the office of the Planner. The Director of Planning recommended it be set for public hearing October llth. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Director of Plannim's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion at their regular meeting of September 12th, after the hearing , to establish zoning for the Lincoln Court Annexation R-1, Single Family Residence Zone. The Director of Planning recommended it he set for public hearing October llth. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous Vote. Absent: Harris. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the recommendation,of the Planning Commis- sion at their regular meeting on September 12th the City Council take the steps necessary to bring the City of National City under the Parcel Map Act of the State of California, Mrs. Stockman explained at the present time the City has no control over the splitting of lots or division of land into four parcels or less, which is a serious gap in the law; under the Parcel Act a map would have to be filed with the Planning Commission and Council and be recorded. Mayor Morgan inquired if there had been any problems. Mrs. Stockman said there has been considerable trouble with people selling off less than 5,000 sq, ft., the requirement for building; also people split parcels for lending purposes. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, inquired if it would apply where there were four lots or less. Mrs. Stockman said it would apply to a split of land into four parcels or less. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved. Carried by un- animous vote. Absent: Harris.. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission at their regular meeting on September 12th the City Council notify the State (Mice of Planning the City feels that Mr. Karl Baruth has done an outstanding job in working with the citizens of National City and the City feels his firm (Simpson, Stratta and Associates) has complied with the contract which the City entered into for the development of a Comprehensive General Plan for the City of National City, Mrs. Stockman said if the Council was in accord with the recommendation, she would recommend the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the acknowledgement of completion of services of planning contractor in a manner satisfactory to the City of National City and notify the State Office of Planning the consulting firm has completed their contract with the City. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the recommendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Harris. MAYOR MORGAN again reminded all of the importance of the on -off ramps to the South Bay area from the Coronado Bay Bridge and urged: everyone. to write to Governor Brown. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, inquired what kind of letter 9/20/66 was to be written. Mayor Morgan explained the letter, should urge the construction of an on -off ramp from the bridge to Interstate 5 to the south. MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by u»animous vote. Absent: Harris. The venting closed'at 6:55 p.in. ATTEST: tiT F CITY CLERK CALIFORNIA 9/20/66