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Home My WebLink About1979 10-23 CC MIN27 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 23, 1,979 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, ROLL CALL Council members present; Camacho, Dalia, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan, Absent; None, Administrative officials present; Ballard, Campbell, Hoffland, McLean. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by the Asst. City Mgr* followed with invocation by the Rev, Hubert Campbell, First Baptist Church„ APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 16Aw 1979 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS The Mayor's proposed appointments of ANDRES G, MAGAOAY and KATHLEEN RAWLEY to the Committee for Housing & Community Development were pre- sented, Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, they be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS TOM PADEN, Chairman, Blue Ribbon Mobilehome Parks Committee, and BUD GRAY, Land Use Planning Director, County of San Diego were present, Mr. Gray outlined the work of the Mobilehome Parks Committee, their recom- mendations, auctions of the Board of Supervisors in this regard and San Diego County Ordinance No, 561.2 (New Series) amending the zoning ordi- nance relating to mobilehomes. Mr, Paden spoke of legislation now be- fore the state legislature which would remove mobilehomes from under the DMV and place on the tax rolls, permitting payment to fire districts; allow wheels, hubs and axles to be removed and the mobilehomes to be placed on foundations; change the designation from mobilehome to "manu- factured house," etc, There was discussion regarding mobile home sub- divisions, Mr, Paden asked for Council's support, Mr, Paden also re- quested Council allow them to find a lot within the City where they might place a mobilehome and let everyone see what it looks like,. CAROLINE ROSS, 2756 Ridgeway, Sweetwater Basketball Booster, was present and introduced GARY ZARECKY, Varsity Basketball Coach, Sweetwater High School., Mr, Zarecky expressed his gratitude to Council for what they did for the team last year; with their great team and player (All -Ameri- can Michael Pitts) they received national recognition and were on tele- vision on the east coast and southern states; the team rated third; this year they are looking toward even bigger things, Mr. Zarecky presented two plaques (one with a picture of the team, the other a picture of Michael Pitts) to Council, ALDEN HAGGARD, 1923 East 24th St,,, was present and complained of condi- tions caused by the construction of Las Palmas Villas by the Degen Con- struction Co,; dust, mud, attractive hazards, 6-7' deep open trenches, and a three•.ton earth packing device propped up with a 2x4, Mr, Haggard gave photographs of the area to Asst. City Manager Ballard* MRS, MILLE,N, 1925 East 24th St., were identical to Mr, Haggard► s, would check this out first thing LOUIS J, EAST, 301.6 East 9th St,, was present and said her complaints Mayor Morgan said the City Manager in the morning, was present and complained about the 10/23/79 28 parking of cars in front of yards; one has been sitting there about four months; the people don't use it as they have three other cars; behind what used to be McBride's at 8th and Harbison there is a junk' yard and the windows at McBride's are broken; Mr, East asked if these dars could be towed away. The City Attorney advised that because of recent Supreme Court rulings, the situation is more difficult; there is legislation before the state legislature which would provide a mechanism, in conformance with the constitution, which would allow it. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, we authorize the City Attorney to write to eveyone representing us in the state to adopt this. Carried by unanimous vote. Discussion re a station at 8th and Plaza that was told to move inoperable vehicles and now they are back, abandoned service stations at 8th and Harbison (McBride's) and 4th and Highland. The City Attorney said he would meet with the Planning Dir- ector, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the resolutions be present- ed by title only. Carried by unanimout vote. Resolution No. 13,150, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (1200 East 28 St., Frame).' Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalia, Resolution No. 13,150 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,151, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF 42604 E. First St,., Carroll)." Moved by Dalia, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No, 13t151 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,152, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (618 "F" Avenue, Martinez)," Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,152 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,153, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (1440 Harding Avenue, Jimenez)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,153 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,154, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF IN- TENTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY AND DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS INVITING BIDS FOR SAID PROPERTY." Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,154 be adopted and (the bidders) are to show what improvements will be installed and the (present) tenants be taken care of. (Amended motion) Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Resolution No, 13,155, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHO- RIZING EXEQUION OF A REVISED LEASE AGREEMENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO REVISED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,155 be adopt- ed. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN referred to the report of NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT regarding GOLD PASSES an loss of revenue due to acceptance of same and asked if Council wished to continue acceptance of Gold Passes, Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, we go along with tDe concept of Gold Passes but it (loss of revenue) not exceed $10,000 without Transit coming back to Council. Ken Fischer, General Manager, N. C. Transit was'present. Discussion re savings to Transit from reduced routes, use of passes by the handicapped and elderly and working with S. D. Transit, Motion carried by unanimous vote. 10/23/79 29 NEW BUSINESS The recommendation of the City Engineer to DENY DEFERRAL of requirements to INSTALL SIDEWALKS adjacent to 3005 East 16th St., Bolata (Property owner has obligation to install street improvements not to exceed $800; sidewalks estimated to cost about $750; property owner has applied for deferral on the grounds that a 1911 Act would complete sidewalks in the entire block and has signed a covenant not to protest a 1911 Act) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalia, in favor of the City Engineer's recommendation.- Carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's recommendation to PROCEED with PARK VIEW TERRACE DRAIN PROJECT (Existing drain system at Second St. between Harbison and Belmont Avenues is substandard and inadequate to carry storm flow of a 10-year frequency storm; the drain was originally constructed as part of the Park View Terrace Subdivision; alignments have been laid out: Align- ment 1 is estimated to cost $100,000 and follows an existing easement; Alignment 2 is estimated to cost $127,000 and follows Harbison Ave. "be- tween Second and Fourth, and Fourth St. from Harbison to Belmont; prop- erty owners have received flood damage in the last two years...staff recommendation is to approve alignment 1, including curb and sidewalks north side of Fourth $t. Harbison to Kenton and authorize staff to com- plete plans and call for bids) was presented, Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the City Engineer's recommendation. City Engineer Hoffland stated the work could probably commence in January and the new system would handle a 100-year storm. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 16, dated October 16, 1979, in the amount of $35,128.96 (Warrants Nos. 66,373 through 66,424) was presented. Moved by Dalla,,;- seconded by Camacho, the Warrant Registed be ratified. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes; Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan, Nays; None. The City Treasurer's MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT for the month ending September 30, 1979 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR MORGAN'S request for a study of parks' security (City Manager and the Chief of Police conduct a study of complaints and recommend to City Council ways to eliminate unauthorized activities) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalia, this request be done by our City Manager in reference to security. Discussion. BERNARD TRAGER, 516 East 24 St., Chairman, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, was present and re- lated some oS the problems that have occurred in the parks. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Morgan inquired about the status of the 1911 Act Improvement of 19th St. between Rachael and Granger. City Engineer Hoffland replied water mains and fire hydrants were required, there was some delay while Sweetwater Authority designed the system; there is also a problem of right-of-way; the Resolution of Intention is scheduled for December. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Van Deventer said this past week he had the opportunity to go to Montebello and was criticized; the trip cost only $53; there was the opportunity to study problems with parks and they showed us what they did; anytime there is an opportunity to learn, he would take advantage of it; and he would gladly pay the whole $53. 10/23/79 30 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:42 p.m. CITY CLERK CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of November 6, 1979. vrCorrections 7 No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 10/23/79