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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965 03-02 CC MIN20 National City, California, March 2, 1965 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: None. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux, Hess,- Minogue, Osburn, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Hess followed with invocation by the Rev. F. D. Compton, Sweetwater Assembly of God Church. Mr, Will Hyde, Sweetwater Union High School, was recognized and. commended for his program "Student in Government Day." MOVED BY HOGUE, seconded by Colburn, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 23rd be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8857, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Excavation and Embankment on Wilson Avenue from 24th Street to 30th Street)" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None, COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated a great deal of advertising has been done recently by the automobile dealers in National City directing people to our City and in the near future there will be new dealerships. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, we send thanks to the present automobile dealers who are advertising National City and the City Manager be authorized to make arrangements for possibly an "Automobile Week."Vice Mayor Allen asked if money would be allotted for this purpose.Councilman Colburn stated it was not the intention of the motion to allot any money. Mayor Gautereaux asked if it could be deemed appropriate to denote the sales efforts of our automobile agencies; this was the area of responsibility of the Chamber of Commerce and the City would support that type program. Vice Mayor Allen stated Councilman Colburn's motion would be in order with a variation: to lay it in the lap of the City Manager to carry it out in a manner that would not be derogatory to the City. Councilman Colburn stated the motion was to show our appreciation for the excessive amount of advertising. Motion carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated there has been controvery over the directional signs from Interstate 5 leading to National City and National Avenue; he noticed we have new signal lights at 8th Street and National Avenue which extend over 8th Street and he felt this would be an opportune place to hang a "National Avenue" sign, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Engineer be authorized to give us a report of the possibilit of this sign. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated additional left turn lanes to eliminate traffic tie-ups, etc., and expedite the movement of traffic may be feasible. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the City Engineer's Department be requested to make a study of traffic patterns and bring us a report on the possibility of additional left turn lanes. Vice Mayor Allen requested the left turn lanes on Highland Avenue at 16th, loth and 8th Streets be - taken under this study by the Engineers, Councilman Hogue asked Council- man Colburn if he was interested in left turns only or signal lights as well. Councilman Colburn said left turn lanes were his intention but the study might show light deficiencies at certain intersections. Councilman Hogue requested the intersection of 10th Street and "D" Avenue be included in the study. Motion carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN MORGAN stated longshoremen come from the Los Angeles and Long Beach area (there were 56 in the past week who carried "B" cards), who work here and return to Los Angeles; and asked if there was anything we or the Port Commissioner could do to correct this situation, Mayor Gautereaux stated the matter would be up to the respective Union and the relationship 3/2/65 21 the Port District has with the Union and suggested an inquiry be made to the Union relative to their policy in this matter. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, we have a report on this situation from the Port Commissioner, Councilman Hogue stated his neighbor works in aircraft in Los Angeles and there might be a lot of people who have their homes here and work in the Los Angeles area, Mayor Gautereaux stated it would be edifying to know the policy of the Union relative to this matter. Lorenz H. Ruehle, Port Commissioner, -was present and stated in order to work on the - docks a man must be a card-carrying Union member; this is a private enter- prise and we can not tell them how to run their business. Mr, Ruehle stated the problem might be peak loads at which time there are not sufficient local stevedores; at present it is possible local men would have maybe one day's work a month and could not afford to carry a Union card and possibly this would be the reason men would come from another area on a temporary basis; as the volume builds here) it would justify hiring additional local people who could afford to be card.carrying members and depend upon longshore work for their living. Councilman Morgan stated the 56 men, carrying "B" cards, who worked at the loth Street Pier last week came from Los Angeles. Mr. Ruehle stated if he had additional information, he could check into the matter, Councilman Hogue stated we should also be concerned with the amount of labor from other countries, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the motion be amended to include"more information be given to Mr. Ruehle and a report be brought back to the Council."Carried,by the following vote, to -wits Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Hogue, MAYOR GAUTERBAUX stated the Tourist Bureau of the City of San Diego has done quite a job and he was sure everyone has observed the information booth on Pacific Highway near the Del Webb Ocean House, which has a large map of the area identifying the places of interest in San Diego. The Mayor Said the booth is used to display San Diego products. Mayor Gautereaux reported representatives of the City of San Diego would like to have such booths in each of the cities in the County, The Mayor stated we have an ideal location in National City in the area of 24th Street and Route 5; the Division of Highways has taken for right..of»way more property than needed at this location and he hoped we could approach the State of California to determine if there was a piece of ground we could utilize at that location. If so, working with the Chamber of Commerce, we might erect a similar tourist information booth for the City of National City and display such things as our retail car sales, our Tri.City relationship with Tecate and Ensenada, Mayor Gautereaux said it could be a great asset to National City if this could be accomplished and he hoped it could be undertaken and studied to determine its feasibility. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the matter be referred to the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. W. E. CAGLE, Chief of Police, was present and called forward by Mayor Gautereaux, City Manager Hess commended Chief Cagle and the members of the National City Police Department, the first police department in San Diego County with 100% of the sworn personnel holding a basic certificate of the California Peace Officers. Mayor Gautereaux presented Chief Cagle with a plaque with the official seal. LORENZ H. RUEHLE, 837 Ethel Place, Chairman of the Steering Committee, Comprehensive Plan, was present and submitted to the City Council and the Planning Commission the report formulated by the Citizens' Advisory Committees, which constitutes their recommendations to be used as a policy guide and sets forth goals and objectives for the development of National City to the year 1985. Mr. Ruehle stated over 100 students participated in the General Plan and suggested the Council communicate with the School Board, expressing appreciation on behalf of the City. Mr. Ruehle added - nine working committees were organized with an estimate of nearly 71 com- mittee meetings by the end of January, 1965, and total manhours of the individual citizen committee members in excess of 830, Mr, Ruehle stated the Steering Committee unanimously approved on February 18, 1965, the statements and recommendations of the citizens, Mr. Ruehle recommended the report be referred to the Planning Commission for the holding of any necessary public hearings and the report be sent back to the Council with their comments and this report be adopted as a policy guide for the 3/2/65 22 General Plan. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, Mr, R is recom- mendation be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor GAtztereaux thanked Mr, Ruehle for his outstanding job as Chairman, Director of Planning Stockman and all of the people who served on these Committees. Councilman Hogue stated the Plan for the City of San Diego was presented to the teachers at their faculty meeting yesterday and they were informed it was of such importance that if they felt they could organize a unit around the Plan, enough would be purchased to use as textbooks. Mr. Ruehle stated copies of the report would be given to all citizens who appeared at these meetings. - Mr. Ruehle referred to the hours of additional work by the Planning Depart- ment and thanked Mrs. Stockman for the long hours she worked, and said National City is very fortunate to have such a Planning Director. Mayor Gautereaux stated he wished to acknowledge his thanks and appreciation for the work done by the students; it would be a pleasure to write to the School Board and thank the students, Motion carried by unanimous vote. MORRTSON SHEPHERD, District Boy Scout Commissioner, 6276 Calle Pavana, San Diego, was present, referred to his letter to Mr. Hess and invited - e Council and any other people in National City who would like to parti- cipate, to the Sister City activity tomorrow. City Manager Hess read Mr. Shepherd's letter, stating arrangements were made for 80 students and teachers from Tecate to visit National City Wednesday, March 3rd; the National City Junior Chamber of Commerce will host an informal lunch in Kimball Park at 11:30 a.m.; at 1:00 p.m. the group will board a bus and proceed to North Island where the Navy has arranged for them to tour the facilities and visit the U,S,S,"CONSTELLATION." The letter further stated it was necessary to charter a bus for the trip at a cost of $90.00 and requested the City Council, which has already shown considerable interest in our Sister City Tecate, to contribute the $90000 required for the bus, City Manager Hess stated in view of the time involved, he approved the $90.00 expenditure from the General Fund Special Services Appropriations and requested Council ratification, Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen] the expenditure of $90.00 be approved, Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, we ask the Chamber of Commerce to send a letter to the Commanding Officer of COMAIRPAC over the signature of the Chairman of Military Affairs Committee for arranging the visit aboard the "CONSTELLATION." Carried by unanimous vote. CARL NATONI, 637 E. 1st Street, was present on behalf of his father, - - Michael Natoni, 635 E. 1st Street, and asked for authority to sell door -to» door twelve items on a trial basis without business license. City Manager Hess stated once precedent is established the floodgates are opened for everyone to come in on a trial basis without license and he could not recommend in favor of such a no -fee permit, Vice Mayor Allen stated if the products are stored at home, this would come under the Planning Commission's jurisdiction as it would probably be a home occupation unless it is zoned for business as such. Director of Planning Stockman stated it is an R-1 zone and variance would be needed. Mayor Gautereaux suggested in view of the above, the matter be taken to the License Clerk or Mr. Hess personally and if there is any way the Council can assist, the assistance would be available and if not, it would be brought back to the Council at a later time by City Manager Hess. BILLS At7DITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General $ 8,354.10 Traffic Safety 1,588,95 Park 348.89 Special Street 42.50 Retirement 4,994.31 Total $ 15,328.75 MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Colburn, the bills be approved --and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 3/2/65 23 CITY MANAGER I-IESS repefted in regard to the oversized driveway on "E" Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets requested by William E. Knauer, the plot plan indicates a 100% driveway along "E" Avenue and the proposed construction provides 14 offstreet parking spaces. The City Engineer, City Planner and City Manager recommended denial of the variance for the 100% driveway. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the staff recommendation be approved. Vice Mayor Allen stated he favored the denial for the entire length but did not want to give the people the idea that we would not consider something - else. City Manager Hess stated along with the denial there will be recom- mendations as to possible avenues of relief but the basic proposal would have to come from them, Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from the San Diego County Water Authority in regard to funeral services for M. J. Dowd, Chief Engineer of Imperial Irrigation District and Chairman of the Colorado River Board and Six Agency Committee was presented, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the communication be filed. Vice Mayor Allen suggested the matter be referred to the City Manager for letter of condolence or whatever he sees fit, Carried by unanimous vote. MINUTES of the Civil Service Commission's meeting of February 17th were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNICATION from Civil Service Commission recommending extension of temporary employment of Mrs. Kathryn Olmsted was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the extension be granted. City Manager Hess stated the caption in this letter mentions the extension would be for about a month and he hoped the Council would not hold us to approximately one month as it may take longer than that to indoctrinate a new employee into the position and it would be very helpful to have Mrs. Olmsted remain on the job until such time as the position shall be completely and competently filled, which could possibly take two months or more. Councilman Morgan stated he would include this in the motion. Seconded by Hogue. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated he received the notice of premium payment and additional endorsements to the City's public liability insurance; the various additional endorsements were checked and it appears our basic policy remains the same; the adjustments were based on a vehicle count and there are certain endorsement changes but the overall liability remains the same, The City Manager suggested this be filed with the City Clerk and authorization be granted for payment of the premium. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a communication from James C. Patten, requesting the zoning for the Sweetwater Road Annexation be given the same consideration as the Eagles and zoned C-2-P-D, Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the request be approved and the matter referred to the City Attorney for the necessary processing. City Attorney Carstens stated it would be referred to the Planning Commission for a hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Director of Planning be instructed to present them with whatever changes she would like to have -in the -Ordinances. referring to planned zoning control, whether it be C-2-P-D, R-4-P-D, or R-1-P-D, that there are changes that should be made, Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS stated at the Real Estate Committee meeting of February 26th an offer was made for Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 of Block 46 and that portion of closed street adjacent to lot 13, also the triangular parcel abutting the west boundary of these lots, in the vicinity of 19th Street and Roosevelt Avenue behind the Welding Shop, City Manager Hess stated the conditions set forth in the offer were: Purchase Price $9,000.00, less 10% commission, or $8,100.00 net to the City, $2,900,00 cash to be delivered to the First National Bank, National City, as escrow holder within 30 days and the balance of $6,000.00 to be paid at $200.00 or more per month including 6% interest until paid, The City Manager stated 8/10ths of an acre is involved and the purchaser wishes to establish a wholesale. retail metal business dealing in new and used metal. The Real Estate 3/2/65 24 Committee recommended the Council accept the offer with the understanding the City will retain what is necessary for drainage; they will participate in a 1911 Act if and when it comes and construction will begin 180 days after close of escrow. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation of the Real Estate Committee be approved, Councilman Morgan stated the land should go to bid and questioned the used material, asking if it would be kept inside or behind a fence, Councilman Colburn asked if we would have any control in this zone on the type of building and fencing. Director of Planning Stockman stated the property lies within the industrial park zone and requires any material stored outside must be within a fence, Mayor Gautereaux asked the name of the proposed client and was advised Charles Davis, Jr.; the proposal was made by Cliff Reed, Sr, In answer to Councilman Morgan's question, Director of Planning Stockman stated it would have to be a solid fence. Mayor Gautereaux asked what the difference was between the sale of used metal, which indicates scrap, and a wrecking business, Director of Planning Stockman stated if the parts were salvaged elsewhere and put on the shelves at this location, it would be a different operation, Vice Mayor Allen stated in talking to Mr. Reed, his explanation was that this will be more or less I -beams, girders and this type of metal. Councilman Colburn spoke against the motion and asked that the maker of the motion consider the possibility of a meeting with this person to discuss what is actually proposed. Councilman Hogue stated Mr, Reed informed them there would be no automobile wrecking at this spot. Vice Mayor Allen stated we ought to sell this property, there are no water lines, no sewer, and these people will put in the lines at their expense. Mayor Gautereaux spoke against the motion; he favored selling the property but not for the- purpose for which it will be used. Motion failed by the following vote,to-wit: Ayes: Allen, Hogue, Nays: Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Gautereaux, the City Manager be instructed to communicate with the prospective buyer and set up a meeting or brim. a more informative report to us in regard to his intentions and business, Councilman Hogue asked what purpose the Real Estate Committee serves; Mr. Alien asked what the business was going to be used for and the information was brought back to the Council, what was said in that Real Estate Committee meeting would be just as binding as what would be said in front of the Council and if this is true, what would they be accomplishing by bringing him back the second time and having him publicly admit what -he wanted to use this land for. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: Allen, Hogue. CITY MANAGER HESS stated a second offer was made to the Real Estate Committee by Clint Matthews to purchase approximately 1-1/2 acres located at the intersection of 28th Street and Wilson Avenue, an unfilled slough area owned by the City and the Bahia Vista Development Corporation, for $15,000.00 net. The City Manager reported the Bahia Vista Development Corporation has tentatively agreed to sell approximately 1-1/2 acres at the same price, The offer was made subject to financing to build a Truck Terminal for the Mueller Truck Company, City Manager Hess stated Mr, Matthews wanted a commitment the land could be purchased for the $15,000,00 figure and then be given time to put the package together. The Real Estate Committee recommended the acceptance of $15,000.00 for this property. Councilman Mprga, Chairman of the Real Estate Committee, stated the property should gq to bid, all Mr, Matthews wanted was an indication by the Committee and does formulate his plans in financing, he will bring it back and a rfloammendation will be forthcoming from the Committee to the Council. Councilman Hogue stated when that recommendation is made, that person should come here and explain exactly what he is putting on that land. Vice Mayor Allen stated Mr, Matthews is going to sell the property to — Mueller. Moved by Allen, the Council indicate whether they would be will- ing to accept this lead pipe offer or not. Mayor Gautereaux stated the Chair would not accept that, Vice Mayor Allen stated he made a motion. Mayor Gautereaux said the Chairman stated this is not a recommendation of the Committee at this time and asks that it be withdrawn. Motion died for lack of second, CITY CLERIC MINOGUE read a communication from Congressman Bob Wilson acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 8834,--requesting Federal action and funds providing for the erection of an animal -proof fence in San Diego County along the International Border, which will be on file in her office. 3/2/65 25 CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported the receipt of the Annual Report of the State Employees' Retirement System and Report of Operations for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1964, which will be on file in her office. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommendation of February 24th accepting the plans for landscaping and parking at 541 "V" Avenue (Hardcastle) subject to parking spaces setback as required by the Zoning Ordinance. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the Planning Com- mission's recommendation be approved„ Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommendation of February 24th to permit the South Bay Optimist Club to hold a circus (without a side show) on March 28th on the South Bay Shopping Center parking lot at "L" and Plaza Boulevard with certain stipulations. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, the permit be granted as recommended by the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN read the Planning Commission's recommendation of February 24th to grant permission to the National City Junior Chamber of Commerce to hold a carnival on May 20-21•-22 and 23rd on the South Bay Shopping Center parking lot adjacent to the Nurseryland Nursery, "L" and Plaza Boulevard, with certain stipulations, The carnival will be held in conjunction with a sales promotion project, Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, THE CITY TREASURER'S REPORT for the month of January, 1965, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the report be accepted and filed, Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the receipt of a request for an oversized driveway at 2451 "D" Avenue where the owner wishes to develop a 4-unit apartment; the property is now vacant, The plans are on file with the -- City Planner and it will be brought back next week with staff recommen- dations, VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated he was invited to cut two ribbons tomorrow, one - at 10:00 a.m. at The Plantation, 15th and Highland,and immediately follow- ing the opening of the Aloha Shop in the Plaza, and the Council is invited to attend, MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Colburn, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote, The meeting closed at 9:00 p.m. ATTEST: i (—MAYOR, CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA o City Clerk 3/2/65