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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 10-11 CC MIN41 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 11, 1966 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. Council members present: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, 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 Assistant City Manager Linn. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 4th be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9220, "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED MAP AND REVISED REPORT OF ROUTES FOR SELECT SYSTEM AND REQUESTING THAT SUCH REVISED SYSTEM BE APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, 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. 9221, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR A POPULATION ESTIMATE," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the reading of the resolutionbe waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9222, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OP A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT (TRUST DEED TO TRUST DEED - CALMAID AND RING)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the reading of the resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title onl Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. City Attorney McLean explained the subordination was $30,000 to a construction loan. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Reid. Nays: Hogue, Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 9223, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LAYTON TRACK PAVER RENTAL AGREEMENT," 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 the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance regulating outdoor advertising in certain areas bordering state freeways, defining the terms used in said ordinance; providing for the enforcement thereof; prescribing penalties and remedies of each violation and revoking all ordinances in conflict there- with, was presented for the first reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by 10/11/66 42 Reid, the first reading of the ordinance be by title only, Carried by unanim- ous vote. The title was read. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance amending zoning Ordinance No. 962 of the City of National City, California, providing for the placing of signs within the limited industrial zone, was presented for the first reading. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the first reading of the ordinance be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance prohibiting the impersonation of a member of the opposite sex, was presented for the first reading. Councilman Hogue asked if copies would be made available to each Council member. Moved by Colburn, the ordinance be laid over until the next Council meeting. City Attorney McLean said a copy was put in each Councilman's mail folder; there was a police problem. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the first reading of the ordinance be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. ORDINANCE NO. , an ordinance of the City of National City, California, establishing the requirements to engage in the business of tattooing, providing regulations of the tattoo artist and of the facilities used, was presented for the first reading. City Attorney McLean said the City has a contract with the County for health services, the ordinance would provide health standards for the guidance of the County Officers. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the first reading of the Ordinance be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. ORDINANCE NO. 1136, "AN ORDINANCE ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962 OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, BY ADDING Thr ETO NEW SECTIONS 16.1, 16.2, and 16.3, ESTABLISHING FLOOD PLAIN ZONING CONTROLS," was presented for the second reading. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the reading ge{ the Ordinance be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Mayor t+nrgan inquired if there would be cost to the City. City Manager Osburn said after the channel was com- pleted, the City would be charged for cleaning its portion, about $20,000 a year; in the construction, the City would be charged for betterments, such as street widenings, etc. Vice Mayor Colburn asked if the $20,000 yearly charge would be for the City's portion only, the channel would cut across County areas and Chula Vista. City Manager Osburn said each entity will pay its share, based on frontage. The City Clerk read a telegram dated October lltb, from U. S. Senator George Murphy to Mayor Morgan, stating the Senate Public Works Committee authorized a flood control survey of Spring Valley Creek, Sweetwater River. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Ordinance be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN asked if the matching Federal Funds being sought in connection with the Street Improvement Bonds on the November 8th ballot would have to be repaid. City Manager Osburn said what was requested was a grant, MAYOR MORGAN announced there was a vacancy on the Planning Commission and he would like to appoint Harold Earle, 1344 Manchester, to the unexpired term of Charles Cheneweth (ending 1/14/68). Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the appointment be approved. CONSUELO RUBIO, 1729 Cleveland Avenue, Chairman of the Sister City Committee, was present and invited everyone to attend the program of folk dances to be presented by the City of Tecate at the League of California Cities Conference Sunday, October 16, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Rubio said the Senior Citizens would prepare and serve dinner to the performers and requested the use of the Community Building Kitchen and Annex from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m, and that the 10/11/66 43 Senior Citizens be re-imbursed for the cost of the food, not to exceed $50.00. City Manager Osburn said it could be granted as an expense of the Sister City Committee. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Sister City Committee's requests be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. HIAM EMERY, 514 G Avenue, was present and complained the pepper trees on his street were trimmed on the road -side to permit the sweeper to come by, but on the sidewalk side hit pedestrians in the face, also a hibiscus needed to be trimmed, tumbleweed was blowing down the street; they requested these items be taken care of in June. City Manager Osburn said the Park Department had been working on the landscaping of the Civic Center but would be free soon to do some of these other things. MRS. CATHERINE WILSON, 123 F Avenue, was present and inquired how her friends could obtain copies of the General Plan books; her friends were told fees were to be established but no one seemed to know how much or how it would be coll- ected. City Manager Osburn said Item 10 under New Business would cover this. Mrs. Wilson said some people have obtained the books free and it was not fair to charge some and not others. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, Item 10 under New Business be brought forward at this time. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn's recommendation charges be established for copies of the General Plan and Downtown Study (General Plan $2.00 - Downtown Study - $1.50) was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MRS. ROBERT RICHARDS, 1411 East 16th Street, was present and said generally she was not in favor of bonds; on Larry Ruehle Day she took the bus tour of the Industrial Area and now she knew the bonds were needed and would vote "Yes" on them. THE COUNCIL considered the proposed DIRECTIONAL SIGNS for the Civic Center. City Manager Osburn said each Councilman had a list of the signs prepared by Stan Biggs, Dwight Stogsdill, Chief Cagle and Walt Fujimoto, estimated cost $1,180 (not all cash outlay; Some of the work to be done by City employees). Moved by Harris, seconded by Colburn, the proposed signs be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. THE COUNCIL considered the application of HUMBLE OIL CO. for Limited Commercial Planned Development Permit at the NW corner of Euclid Avenue and Plaza Boule- vard. Director of Planning Stockman read the Planning Commission's recommend- ation to approve the application subject to eleven stipulations. Sherword Morf representing Humble Oil Co. was present and stated they wanted to install two 35' driveways on Plaza Boulevard and two 35' driveways on Euclid Avenue. Mrs. Stockman recommended approval of the application for permit as outlined in the Planning Commission's recommendation and that application for the oversize driveways be filed with the City Manager. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the Director of Planning's recommendation be approved and referred to the City Attorney. Councilman Harris asked if this would be a guideline to most of the other service stations we will be getting. Mrs. Stockman said it would be under planned development, service stations would be up -graded. Councilman Reid asked if the sewer problem had been worked out. City Manager Osburn said it had been; they would run a line back on their property to connect to the City's line on 12th Street. Councilman Reid asked when the permit was issued how long would they have to complete construction. Director of Planning Stockman said they would be permitted to develop it along with the shopping center; it would have to be completed in September 1969. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 10/11/66 44 The RESIGNATION OF ENGINEER CARROT. C. SHULL, Fire Department, and Chief Bailey's recommendation it be accepted, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Harris, the resignation be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. APPLICATION FOR OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE by Harry V. Pointer, dba Vernon's Market, 3106 East 16th Street, was presented. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, it be filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. APPLICATION FOR ON -SALE BEER LICENSE by Carrol C. Shull, dba Elbo Rest, 309 Highland Avenue, was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, it be filed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Harris, Hogue, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. A communication from the ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY (National City Community Action Council) requesting the use of the lobby and unused adjacent offices in the Olivewood Housing Office was presented. City Manager Osburn said the space was unused since Housing moved out and it would probably be maintained better than it would if left vacant. Moved by Reid, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Councilman Harris asked if the City could give 30 days notice to vacate in the event it was needed. Mayor Morgan recommended the 30 days notice be included in the motion. Included in motion and second. Motion carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE, National City Chapter, requesting the use of El Toyon Community Building, October 30th, for a receptior honoring Miss Christine Hess and foreign exchange students Asid Nouri and Berhane Bahta, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication enclosing EL CAJON RESOLUTION NO. 7997, recommending the Calif- ornia Constitution be amended to provide local general obligation bonds for municipal purposes may be approved by 60% affirmative vote of the electorate and urging all municipalities to support the recommendations set forth in the Resolution was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from BOB STRAUBINGER, Vice President, Student Activities, Southwestern College, requesting permission to have a homecoming parade Novem- ber 5th from 12:30 to approximately 1:30 p.m. and Acting Chief of Police Owen*s report there were no objections to the parade were presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from CITY TREASURER KERR recommending dog licenses be in the amount of $3.00 per year and the license be for one year only, was presented. City Manager Osburn explained the proposed two year licenses for dogs would present many problems; additional files and personnel might be needed; other cities with two year licenses were considering going back to one year license because of added work. Moved by Harris, seconded by Hogue, the City Treasurer*4 recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES* meeting of October 5th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A NOTICE OF PUBLIC Ocean, Mission Bay Thursday, November 1350 Front Street, HEARING on WATER QUALITY CONTROL POLICY for the Pacific and various tidal estuaries in San Diego and Orange Counties, 17th, 11:00 a.m., Auditorium (Rm. B-109), State Building, San Diego, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. 10/11/66 45 CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested permission to proceed with application to the Public Utilities Commission for crossing the railroad at 24th Street. Moved by Hogue„ seconded by Harris, the request be approved . Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested permission to start with eminent domain pro- ceedings for a parcel of property on 24th Street needed for right of way. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Carried by un- animous vote. CITY MANAG1 OSBURN reported three employees were eligible for step increases approved by their department heads, and recommended they be granted: George Swanson, Kathlyn Olmsted, and Don Blackington. Moved by Harris, seconded by Reid, the step increases be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from G.M. Cook, 404 Highland Avenue, to extend his driveway 51 and said it would be on the Agenda for the next meeting. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of the San Diego County Water Authority Report 'to Operating Heads of Member Agencies, Report of Water in Storage,, and - the _ Minutes of the October 13th meeting and recommended they be filed. Ordered filed by.unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested permission to file suit to recover damages to the Fire Station. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Harris, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK MINOGUE read a letter from U. S. Senator George Murphy to Mayor `Morgan stating he would continue to do everything possible to have the Sweet- water River project approved. CITY CLERK MINOGUE announced she had the advance registrations for the League of California Cities Conference next week. CHARIRS KERCH, representative to the SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY, was present and reported he was on the Right of Way Committee and the Personnel Committee and stated he was always available to answer any questions. MAYOR MORGAN told Mrs. Catherine Wilson he had a copy of the GENERAL PLAN which he would be happy to give to her. MAYOR MORGAN announced there would be no Council meeting next week because of the League Conference. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:20 p.m. ATTEST:_ CITY CLERK [DICE -MAYS", CITY CALIFORNIA 10/11/66