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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 09-22 CC MIN158 National City, California, September 22, 1964 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Hogue, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Colburn, Morgan. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT: Carstens, Foster, Gautereaux,Hess, Minogue, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by Father Rossell, St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Councilman Colburn arrived and took his place at the meeting. RESOLUTION N0. 8768, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO WINNER OF MUNI- CIPAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD" (George Stanley Kitagawa, Jr.) was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit; Ayes: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. Mayor Gautereaux presented an award to George Stanley Kitagawa, Jr. for his exemplary and meri- torious accomplishments. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX presented a pin to Kenneth Boulette for his 20 years of dedicated service to the City of National City. MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Hogue, the minutes of the September 15th meeting be approved with the following two corrections: 0n Page 153 under Director of Planning's report on oversized driveway, the word- ing should be changed from "Director of Planning recommended the Council approve the driveway providing the specifications on file with the City Engineer and the Plot Plan on file with the Planning Department are met" to "Director of Plannibg recommended the Council approve the driveway subject to the installation being approved by the City Engineer and in accordance with the Plot Plan on file with the Planning Department;" on Page 156 under the Director of Planning's report on Planned Development Permit, second line after the words "plans be approved", include the following "and a Commercial Planned Development Permit be issued." Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8769, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Application of "Slurry Seal" Coat to 80 Blocks of City Streets bounded by National, Highland, Division and 8th Streets)" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote,to-wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Rogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8770, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT DEED" (Henry and Irma M. Tikkanen) was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO, 8771, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY" (William George Kostakos and Angie M. Kostakos) was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,t,`autereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8772, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO A COMMITTEE FOR COORDINATED DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL PARKS" (Director of Planning and Park Superintendent)was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. 9/22/64 159 RESOLUTION N0. 8773, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7707"(Park and Recreation Advisory Board) was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None, Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8774, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR SIGNS, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1102" was read. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Councilman Colburn asked if the present signs would be allowed to remain. City Attorney Carstens stated any signs not in accordance would have to be approved by the Council. City Manager Hess stated it was the intention of his office to work with Engineering and Planning and contact those individuals whose signs were not in conformity and suggest they give it consider- ation in the interest of uniformity. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue. Nays: Gautereaux. Absent:Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next Resolution grants a Commercial Planned Development Permit, is three pages long and suggested it be adopted by reading of the title only. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading ot the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION N0. 8775, MENT PERMIT PURSUANT by Colburn, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, C l b Morgan. "RESOLUTION GRANTING COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOP - TO ORDINANCE NO. 1077." Moved by Allen, seconded the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, o urn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays:None. Absent: COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated he attended the League of California Cities conference on Saturday and there was discussion Ngge�-- ieie city matters. 1n as brought to his attention the City of San Di go/police ambulances rge for the service; it is not their intention to make a profit but to compensate for the additional investment. The City of National City provides ambulance service without charge. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Gautereaux, the City Manager be requested to give us a report regarding the possibility ot a charge as opposed to no charge for the services of the ambulance in National City. Vice Mayor Alien stated our ambulance is used only for extreme emergencies; its use is restricted to the area of our city limits; and the cost of oper- ating the ambulance would be hard to judge. Vice Mayor Allen stated he felt no charge should be made; it is good public relations. Councilman Hogue stated he would like the report to include cost of this service for a year. Councilman Colburn said he felt the report might reveal the possibility of full time patrol use for the vehicle. Vice Mayor Allen stated under General Law, the City can not deviate from the State restrictions in regard to ambulance operation. San Diego, as a charter city, can and does operate a smaller vehicle with less equipment. It would be almost impossible to use our ambulance as a patrol vehicle as there is no place to put a prisoner if one has to be taken into custody, whereas the San Diego ambulance has a jump seat for a prisoner. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. THE HEARING ON RESOLUTION N0. 8746, "Resolution of Intention(Sheryl Lane, Assessment District No. 137)" was held at this time. A written protest from Mr. and Mrs. William 0. Xander, 1845 East 16th Street, and two communications in regard to the improvement from Mr. and Mrs. Leonard W. Lightner, 2126 East 12th Street, and Robert Beil, 1013 East l8th Street, were read. Mrs. William 0. gander, 1845 East 16th Street, was present and stated her assessment would be higher than others as she has more frontage; the proposed improvement would not be of direct benefit to her but to the houses in back of her property; the street improvement would bring the street within 5 feet of her bedroom; and asked why Sheryl Lane was being improved and 16th Street was not. Mrs. Xander claimed she was never notified of the prpposed improvement and the street is private property. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded -by Hogue, as there is not a majority protest, the Assessment District be approved and the City Attorney proceed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. 9/22/64 160 RESOLUTION NO. 8776, "RESOLUTION ORDERICG WORK (Sheryl Lane Assess- ment District No, 137)" was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coiburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 8777, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE (Sheryl Lane, Assessment District No. 137)" was read. Moved by Allen, seconded by Coiburn, the Resolution be adopted. Mrs. William 0. Xander, 1845 East 16th Street, asked who owns the property that is being graded for a road. Mayor Gautereaux stated it belongs to the City, itis not a private road but a public street. Mrs. Xander claimed they were never notified that this was in the offing and stated she would secure legal counsel. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. THE USE DISTRICT HEARING on proposed zone change from R-2 to R-4-P-D for Arvil A. Hardcastle, 2216 E. 5th Street, was held at this time. A petition protesting the zone change, a communication from W. E. Lyman and Jessie 8. Lyman, stating they had no objection to the construction of the proposed new boarding home for the aged, and a communication from Charles I. Cheneweth, Administrator, Friendship Homes, Incorporated, 2328 E. 6th Street, reporting their records show an average occupancy of 98.4% for the past several years, and that inquiries had to be turned down, were read by the City Clerk. Howard J. King, 2226 E. 5th Street, was present and stated granting the zone change would create a spot zone and no changes of this kind should be made until the Plan for National City is developed. Mr. King said the San Diego newspapers carried a series of articles stating there is no present need for rest homes or homes for the aged. He further stated the present street will not accommodate the in- creased traffic. Joseph Viera, Jr., 2136 E. 4th Street, was present and asked how his name got on the petition protesting the zone change as he is not against it and was told his wife's name, not his, was on the petition. Director of Planning Stockman read the Planning Com- mission recommendation in regard to the application for zone change No. C-20 signed by Arvil A. Hardcastle for the property at 2216 East 5th Street. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed. (Councilman Morgan arrived and took his place at the meeting.) Vice Mayor Allen stated he received some complaints about the location of the kitchen and asked Arvil Hardcastle, who was present, if the kitchen could be located away from 5th Street, where it would not be near area residents. Mr. Hardcastle stated the kitchen has been moved on the revised plans. Vice Mayor Allen asked Mr. Hardcastle if the Council were to approve the zone change, when construction could be started. Mr. Hardcastle said the preliminary plans were complete and as soon as the State Department of Welfare's approval was secured, the construction would proceed. Vice Mayor Allen asked if the Council could assume construction would begin within 180 days. Mr. Hardcastle stated 180 days should be ample. Vice Mayor Allen asked when the old building would be razed. Mr. Hardcastle said it would be done at the time the new structure is finished and in full operation; the mortgage holder must be satisfied; probably no more than 60, possibly 90 days. Vice Mayor Allen stated we should obtain in writing when the work would be started and when the old building would be razed. Howard J. King stated he was told long before this came up it wouldn't matter whether he protested or not - it was all cut and dried. Mrs. 0. C. Halvorson, 2217 E. 5th Street, was present and stated when Arvil Hardcastle purchased the property he called his brother, Albert, to come help him. She said she heard Albert Hardcastle had 42 houses in Fresno under construction a year ago and walked off and left the project, and she didn't think he should be allowed to start something on this basis in National City, and the street facilities would not accommodate this situation. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, with the restrictions noted, the 180 days to start construction, a completion bond, and 90 days to tear down the old building, the zone change be granted and referred to the City Attorney. Councilman Colburn asked 9/22/64 161 if these restrictions can be made and if action can be taken if they are not fulfilled. City Attorney Carstens stated conditions can not be made on zone changes as they could be held to be invalid. Motion and second were with- drawn. Director of Planning Stockman asked even if the zone change were granted, wouldn't Mr. Hardcastle have to obtain a permit to operate his present business legally. The City Attorney stated if the zone change is granted, then the Hardcastles would have to apply for a permit under Ordinance 1077 and then the restrictions could be imposed; even though the zone change is granted, the present building is not in proper use and Mr. Hardcastle would have to get a permit to operate legally. Councilman Hogue stated that he was impressed by the fact at the present time the property tax on this land is approxi- mately $520.00 and if this development is put in, the City's tax income from the same property would be in the neighborhood of $5,000.00 a year. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the zone change be granted and the matter referred to the City Attorney tor the next step. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coeburn, tautereaux. Nays: Hogue, Morgan. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the City Planner check on the date of issuance of the permit so we can determine 1U0 days for start of construction and 90 days for demolition and if a performance bond was established. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. USE DISTRICT HEARING on proposed change to Ordinance No. 962 in regard to installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks, was held at this time. The City Clerk stated no written protests were received. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Director of Planning Stockman read the August 31st recommendation of the Planning Commissionin regard to the installation of curbs, gutters and side- walks in ail zones and that the Planning Commission be a recommending body only on waiver of installation of these improvements, with the City Council giving final approval. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission recommendation be approved and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanlmous vote. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX reported receipt of a communication from Fire , Chief J. C. Bailey, stating the President of the United States and the Governor of the State of California have proclaimed the week of October 9th, the anniversary of the disastrous Chicago fire, as "National Fire Prevention Week." Mayor Gautereaux stated, with Council approval, he would proclaim the week of October 4th through October loth, 1964, as "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK." Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the proclamation of the Mayor be approved.. Carried by unanimous vote. CHARLES ELLIS, 24 North "T" Avenue, president of the National City Swim Team Boosters, was present and extended an invitation to the Mayor and Councilmen to attend a barbecue dinner at the Casa de Salud on Saturday, September 26th, at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Ellis gave tickets to the Mayor and the Councilmen. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $58,452.65. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the payroll be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Coeburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays:None. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX stated that Lou Sothras desired to continue to serve on the Citizen's Civic Center Bond Committee and, with the approval of the Council, he would appoint Mr.s. Doris Heflin, 2213 East 4th Street, as a sixth member of the same Committee. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the appointment of Mrs. Doris Heflin be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Joe Minogue, 1035 "B" Avenue, Chairman of the Citizen, Civic Center Bond Committee, introduced Mrs. Doris Heflin. Mr. Minogue gave the first visible effort from the Committee to the Mayor and members of the Council, bumper sticker "Win with W". 9/22/64 162 CITY MANAGER HESS read a report from the Public Works Department in regard to lighting on North Drexel, advising a street lighting survey and report was made on April 8, 1963, and at that time the area was considered adequately lighted. The City Manager said another complete investigation has been made to determine if conditions have changed; an after dark inspection of the entire area was made on September 21, 1964. It was noted that the intersection of Cervantes and North Drexel is served by three 6,000 lumen incandescent street lights, two on Cervantes (in San Diego) and one on North Drexel. A review of the city street lighting map indicates that few residential inter- sections have a light intensity of 18,000 lumens within a radius of this size. A fourth light on East Division Street serves North Drexel. The Police Department reported there have been no traffic accidents at this location. City Manager Hess said, in his opinion, the conditions have not c;3anged and no new illumination need be con- sidered. Moved by Alien, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved . Carried, by the foiiowing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. Councilman Morgan stated the location of Mrs. Wendeil Miiler's house is such that she does not benefit from the existing lights and he believed the lighting should be improved. CITY MANAGER HESS reported, in regard to proposed traffic signal or 4-way stop signs at the intersection of 18th Street and "L" Avenue, less than a year ago a trafficsignal warrant system was established, listing traffic signal needs on a priority basis. The Traffic Safety Committee suggested the intersection of 18th Street and "L" Avenue be considered for a traffic signal and it is on our warrant list. The City Manager said other locations have a more urgent need of a traffic signal; consideration is being given to one for 12th Street, Plaza Boulevard and Palm Avenue and there are others in the vicinity of the new hospital; these are high priority numbers and the signal at 18th Street and "L" Avenue is sixth or seventh on the list. Periodic review is made by the City Engineer's office and Traffic Safety officials and this might move up on the list. Councilman Hogue asked if it were possible to put a temporary 4-way stop or one - way stop sign there. City Manager Hess stated there is a one-way stop on "L" Avenue. Mayor Gautereaux asked if any information was available relative to the priority position of this intersection in regard to the frequency of accidents as compared to other intersections having a higher priority. City Manager Hess reported that during the calendar year 1963 the police indicated there were seven accidents at the intersection, four injuries sus- tained and it is not known how this compares with priority signals such as the one at 12th Street, Plaza Boulevard and Palm Avenue. Councilman Hogue asked if there was some way to indicate an approach to a dangerous corner and the City Manager stated a long wavy line is used approaching a stop to indicate there is something ahead. A COMMUNICATION from Mrs. L. G. Kraft, Secretary, El Toyon P.T.A., thanking the City Manager for providing a traffic signal at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Division Street, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the communication be acknowledged and filed and an acknowledgement of thanks be sent all the interested citizens who appeared before the mike to let us know how serious the situation was. Carried by unanimous vote. A COMMUNICATION from the San Diego County Water Authority, enclosing a certified copy of Resolution No. 816 and requesting acknowledgment of same, was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the communication be filed and acknowledged. Councilman Hogue asked If this was not filed once before. City Manager Hess stated this com- munication was different and required no action. Carried by unanimous vote, A REQUEST FOR REFUND OF $25.00 PERFORMANCE BOND by Jacinto Diaz, Jr., 2324 "K" Avenue, was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the refund be granted and warrant ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. 9/22/64 163 A COMMUNICATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY in regard to a proposed change in the billing procedure for water stored in San Vicente Reservoir was presented, Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HE SS requested Councilman Morgan, Chairman of the Real Estate Committee, call a meeting of the Committee Friday, September 25th, at 4:30 p,m. in the City Manager's office. Councilman Morgan assented. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated the Chamber of Commerce requested approval of a directional sign at 5th and Freeway 101. They then attempted to secure another location for the sign at the northern boundary of the City and were unable to do so. The Chamber has re- quested consideration be given to the original request. The Planning Commission has gone on record as approving the directional sign sub- ject to seven restrictions as outlined in the Planning Commission recommendation of June 24, 1964. Director of Planning Stockman stated the Chief of Police has approved the restrictions set forth by the Planning Commission. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the Planning Commission's recommendation be a_eroved. Carried !DV —Unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, it be referred to the City Manager to work with the Chamber of Commerce. Carried by unanimous vote. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN, in answer to a question from Mayor Gautereaux, stated she would like Council members to submit names of interested people who would work on the sub -committee for the 701 program in the development of the Plan within the next week or two so they may be turned over to the Mayor. MOVED BY ALLEN, seconded by Morgan, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:27 p.m. ATTEST: 'CITY CLERK NATIONAL C Y, CALIFORNIA