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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 01-03 CC MIN39 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 3, 1978 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, Dalla, Reid, Van Deventer, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Gill, Hoffland, McLean. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Gill followed with invocation by the City Manager. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION WEEK," January 16-22, 1978. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Michael F. Finneran, MAAC. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS JOE KELLY, 3740 Putter Drive, Bonita, was present to request the posting of signs in the golf course to prevent motor bikes from using the area on the weekends. Mayor Morgan told Mx. Kelley that the area was posted as of this date. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No.12,606, "RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK ("I" Avenue between 24th Street and 26th Street, Assessment District No. 191)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,606 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Reid. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. Resolution No. 12,607, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING WAGE SCALE ("I" Avenue between 24th Street and 26th Street, Assessment District No. 191)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,607 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Van Deventer. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. Resolution No. 12,608, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND ALLOCATION OF BUDGETED FUNDS TO IMPROVE AND FURNISH LIBRARY ADDITION." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,608 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Resolution No. 12,609, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Easement, Melrose Drain, Phase 2 Project - Rolland V. and Anneliese C. Marshall)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,609 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,610, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO FY 78 AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SAN DIEGO TRANSIT." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,610 be adopted. City Manager Gill stated bus service will be restricted to the tune of some $2700; it changes Route 13 service five 1/3/78 40 times during the week (hours that are felt to be the least used on that route will be eliminated) the City has no choice since we are short the $2700 this year; we must approve further reduction in bus service within the City because it is not getting return on the money it generates. There was further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,611, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (Alley between 2nd Street to 3rd Street and "E" Avenue to "F" Avenue, Assessment District No. 192)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,611 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,612, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING MAP SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Alley between 2nd Street to 3rd Street and "E" Avenue to "F" Avenue, Assessment District No. 192)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,612 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,613, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION (Alley between 2nd Street to 3rd Street and "E" Avenue to "F" Avenue, Assessment District No. 192)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,613 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,614, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT AND AGREEMENT TO HOLD PROPERTY AS ONE PARCEL AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (Gilbert S. Hardie and Isabel C. Hardie, 2220 McKinley Avenue)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,614 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,615, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (Gilbert S. Hardie and Hardford, Inc., 2220 McKinley Avenue)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,615 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS The continued HEARING on APPEAL of Planning Commission denial of APPLICATION FOR ZONE VARIANCE to allow conversion of a portion of a residential structure to commercial use on property at 1427 HIGHLAND AVENUE (Z-21-77) was held at this time. Planning Director Gerschler stated the applicant's attorney was present to discuss the case; but he wanted to point out that Council considered this case on November 15 and recommended that Mr. Garcia (the applicant) request that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission; the purpose of this was to allow Mr. Garcia to amend his request and have a new hearing; about that time the attorney entered the picture and other considerations were made and Mr. Garcia elected to not go back to the Planning Commission and hasn't as yet asked for a spot on the Agenda; in the meantime the Council has continued the matter twice; staff recommends that the matter go back to the Planning Commission because staff understands that Mr. Garcia will ask for permission to have off -site parking across the street; Mr. Garcia's attorney has since advised Mr. Gerschler they have arranged for parking on property off - site but on contiguous land (which is allowed by the zoning code) in which event, the case may not have to go to the Planning Commission. Mr. Gerschler urged Council to hear Mr. Wittke's (Mr. Garcia's attorney) evidence and then refer the matter back to staff for a status report to be developed. WILLIAM WITTKE, 5252 Balboa, San Diego, was present and stated in regard to the property at 1427 Highland, Mr. Garcia filed for a variance to allow for the lower garage areas in the residential unit to be converted into a small office space, this conversion is in coordination with zoning in the area which is generally commercial; they have submitted an evaluation by an independent real estate firm that surveyed the property and estimated the impact of the non -approval of this request. Mr. Wittke continued Mr. Garcia has held this property since 1940;... they have secured signatures from the property owners, tenants or residents in the immediate area in 1/3/73 41 favor of the conversion. (Mr. Wittke presented a petition to Council.) Mr. Wittke stated they originally...considered having the parking across the street; one of the parties that was interested in renting this space from Mr. Garcia had consented to a use of his property on the opposite side of Highland Avenue; at first, this appeared to be a good solution but after more review it was decided that...it would create a potential traffic problem; therefore, parking spaces were sought out on adjacent properties; they have secured leases on adjacent property for three parking spaces; their application for the conversion from a residential use to the commercial use would be conditioned upon the maintenance of parking facilities and they are aware of this and would agree to do so at all times and would comply with the require- ments of the Planning Commission regarding this. Mr. Wittke stressed the economic impact on Mr. Garcia should this be denied and said the proposed use of the property is consistent with the general area; the property itself could not be converted into residential units due to the change in the nature of the area; therefore, in consideration of the change in the area and general upgrading of the area they request that this application be approved subject to the parking requirement. There was discussion of the current utilization of the property and how the people who would use the businesses know where they were to park. Mr. Wittke stated the off -site parking is not grouped together as one;...each individual space would be separate; the parking leases vary from one to five years and are renewable; they had trouble getting people to commit for an extended period of time but they understand that the use of this building for a commercial purpose would hinge upon having a lease for parking facilities and they would agree to that. Planning Director Gerschler stated the required setback for a building on Highland Avenue is ten feet and this one is a little more than that; there is space to park a car in front of the building without it hanging over the sidewalk; however, the Environmental Impact Committee made the finding that if the parking remains as it is with cars backing onto Highland Avenue, an Environmental Impact Report would be required so the Council would be powerless to approve a variance this evening showing cars backing out from a business onto Highland Avenue; the options would be to redesign the parking so that they could park parallel to Highland rather than perpendicular, and the applicants have made a study as to how that can be done; but these things are among the things that staff would like to review. Mr. Gerschler stated the Environmental Impact Committee felt that the occassional visitors to a business that are not familiar with the problem would be more inclined to create a hazard than the people who might be going in and out every day; generally speaking, there is quite a bit of difference between a resident -style driver and somebody who only goes there once in a lifetime. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this be referred to the Planning Department staff and the hearing continued one week. City Attorney McLean stated the property owner should be ready to provide staff with all the details regarding this matter, the leases for the parking spaces, where they will be, what the lease arrangements are, etc. The HEARING on proposed REZONING to add PD (Planned Development) Combining Zone to certain properties between "N" and Palm Avenue within the 900 and 1000 blocks (ZC-21-77) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Public Hearing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler stated the Planning Commission and City Council have previously enacted an interim zoning to attach the PD zoning which will run out very soon; this hearing is for the purpose of making that PD overlay zoning permanent which is staff's recommendation; this rezoning would affect eight parcels containing a combined area of about 3.96 acres; seven of these properties are now developed with single family residences, the eighth is vacant; the properties are characterized by steep slopes and poor street access. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of staff's recommendation and the public hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/3/78 J 42 The HEARING on appeal from Planning Department notice of intention to remove an inoperative vehicle as a public nuisance at 1841 "N" Avenue (Z.V. 77-71) was held at this time. Planning Director Gerschler recommended this be continued for 30 days. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Planning Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (first reading) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1/3/78-1, "Amending Land Use Code to include new definitions, correct typographical errors, reorganize certain section, delete inconsistent or duplicated provisions and reinstate certain provisions that were repealed through the adoption of Title 18 (A-7-77). ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (second reading) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1613, (I2/28/??-1), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 891 REGULATING THE KEEPING OF BIRDS AND ANIMALS." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Ordinance No. 1613 (12/38//q-1) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS The NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION'S request to renew a TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (the Credit Union has requested the 12 month renewal which authorizes the use of a mobile modular office building on city property; the current permit expires by limitation on December 31, 1977; the city Real Property Officer & Planning Department find no objection to the requested renewal; if the extension is approved for 1978, staff will secure another rental agreement covering the same time period. It is staff's recommendation the request be granted.) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 23, dated December 27, 1977 in the amount of $19,153.13 (Warrants Nos. 60350 through 60414) and PAYROLL for the period ending December 15, 1977, in the amount of $174,821.74; and WARRANT REGISTER NO. 24, dated January 3, 1978 in the amount of $67,810.59 (Warrants Nos. 60422 through 60472) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: None. Motion to amend 4TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM as approved by City Council Resolution No. 12,594 on December 20, 1977 (Council on December 20, 1977 approved Res. No. 12,594 and the accompanying Fourth Year CDC Block Grant Program, as recommended by the Citizens Committee for Community Development; on December 21, Councilman Reid and Mayor Morgan indicated that they had not intended to approve $50,000 for Granger Music Hall; Councilman Dalla had already voted no on the Program. Executive Director Peterson, Community Development Commission, recommended approval of the Application as approved by City Council Res. 12,594 on December 20, 1977.) was presented. Mayor Morgan stated he requested this item be placed on the Agenda after looking over this item he believes Council should approve specific items on the building, including: the roof, bathroom, windows and a little wall in the back, totalling $13,240. Mr. Peterson suggested that this 1/3/78 43 figure be rounded out to $15,000. STEVE TICHY, 1223 Ridgeview Drive, president, South Bay Historical Society, was present and stated the goal of the South Bay Historical Society was to restore Granger Music Hall and turn it over to the City; it should and could be a focal point of culture in the City. Mr. Tichy displayed a schedule of concerts to be held in the hall over the next few months. Mr. Tichy stated the Hall is open to everyone in the City to use; $2,000 has just been spent to install sidewalks and monies are low; they are hoping to get funds from the Block Grant through approval of the Council, they are not asking for funds from the City, itself; the work must continue until the restoration is complete; MARK TARASUCK, 928 "A" Avenue, was present representing two bodies, the N.C. Citizens Committee for Community Development and as President of Save Our Heritage Organization; he asked the members of SOHO present in the audience to rise. (there were about 20) Mr. Tarasuck stated that SOHO is not just a San Diego, but rather a state-wide organization; they are present this evening to encourage Council to approve the application for $100,000 ($50,000 4th year & $50,000 5th year Block Grant applica- tions) for the restoration of Granger Music Hall; the building belongs to National City, the community, the county, the state and is the heritage of the people of National City. Mr. Tarasuck stated in 1975 the members of SOHO worked with members of the South Bay Historical Society on an historical vistas tour of the City; this brought in many people into National City showing them what the heritage of the City is. Mr. Tarasuck stated Council appointed the members of the Citizens Committee for Community Development; it was he who made the motion to allocate this money to Granger Music Hall, the members voted unanimously to have the money allocated, he respectfully asked Council to reconsider that the Commission is representing the people of the City; they feel it is in the best interest of the community to have work continue on the Music Hall, and asked why do they have to be penalized for doing half of the work themselves, showing that they have the intestinal fortitude to get as much done as has been done? Mr. Tarasuck said the people at the National Trust and such other organizations can't help because the Hall is no longer endangered; the people of the City have worked on the Hall and got it out of the endangered status. KEITH EVANS, who has done restoration work on many of the Victorian structures in San Diego, was present and stated National City has a fine inventory of Victorian homes; Granger Music Hall is the only building in the City that qualifies for national recognition, it is an outstanding structure; it is something that could draw people to the City; if this area (Music Hall) is developed right and in a timely manner it could act as a magnet to many groups within the county; Old Town State Park is now outdrawing Sea World (which should be of interest to the car lots and the new shopping area people); historic buildings can draw the people in to see them. BRUCE CAMBERLING 1228 Ft. Stockton Drive, San Diego, an expert on architect, Irving Gill (Granger Music Hall architect) was present and stated Mr. Gill is rapidly gaining recognition as one of America's foremost 20th century architects equal to Frank Lloyd Wright; there is now pending a grant application to write a definitive book on Mr. Gill through the National Endowment of the Humanities, after which time he will become better known nationally. Mr. Camberling stated Irving Gill designed a number of homes in National City and unfortunately the only one standing is Granger Music Hall, one of his earliest and most important commissions; the Hall has a lot of important features from his early period and is one of the few buildings that shows his early style; it is important that the building be preserved .and restored; at this point it is the only building of Mr. Gill's early period that is scheduled for permanent restoration and use; Council should look hard at preserving this building for all time because it is a national monument. Mayor Morgan stated the City itself has invested between $130-160,000 in the building already. MARION COOPER, 91 Shasta St., Chula Vista, was present and stated that the citizens of the community and the people concerned with the Hall have put a lot of time, effort and money into the Hall. Mr. Cooper stated he is Chairman of the 1/3/78 44 Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development of which Mr. Tarasuck is a member, and has served the City for many years for free, never asking for any compensation; the Committee has done a good job this year; this is the first item that they have come to the Council to ask help for, to complete the Hall; people have put countless hours in trying to raise funds, tours have been presented, Mrs. Camacho has given great assistance, there is a great organ in the building that needs to be restored and that will cost close to $10,000; there's history here and there are things in the building that people should see and be able to enjoy and Council tonight, as the Redevelopment Agency, should approve this grant to finish the Hall; he suggested Council be fair with this Committee which has put in many, many hours for the Council and Redevelopment Agency and will consider this this evening that if we are going to spend $150,000 on Kimball House, it would behoove us to restore the Hall that really means something to the community, even more than the Kimball House. Mayor Morgan asked if contributing $15,000 to the project would be abandoning it; Mr. Cooper stated he felt it would; he feels money from the Block Grant Program has been used carelessly through the years; the money they are asking for is not out of reason at all. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, we approve Granger Hall name on the application for the $50,00 for the fourth year and $50,000 for the fifth year that was stated on the application that we received. There was discussion. Motion failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer. Nays: Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, we include in the Block Grant for the retaining wall, $440.00; the completion of the restrooms, $3600.00; the repair of the roof, $7800.00; and restoration of the organ; rounded out to $25,000, to be worked out with Mr. Peterson to come back to Council what they are going to spend the money for. Carried by unanimous vote. The Director of Public Works° recommendation to INCREASE SEWER LATERAL FEES collected under Ordinance No. 1489 (a brief study of actual material and labor costs for installation of sewer laterals show costs approximately -- 4" lateral, $310.00; 6" lateral, $325.00; 80 lateral, $375.00; current fees are: 471 lateral, $145.00; 6" lateral, $170.00) Staff recommends that Ordinance No. 1489 be amended to increase sewer lateral fees to pay currently estimated costs of labor and material.) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of staff's recommendation to increase sewer lateral fees. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, a study be made and full report be made by City Manager. Mayor Morgan stated he wanted to see how these prices run with other cities, how much money will be raised, etc., we can't raise the price to where people and businesses won't come into the City. Carried by unanimous vote. A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES by JESSIE THOMAS alleging wrongful arrest was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Van Deventer, this be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The APPLICATION for person transfer ON -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE by Claudia C. and Francisco A. Camas and Alfredo O. and Fortunata C. Rivas, dba BARRIO FIESTA RESTAURANT, 1722 E. 8th Street was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, for approval. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Van Deventer. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. The application for original OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE by Salim Gappy, dba LESTER'S MARKET, 2540 E. 13th Street was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Van Deventer. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. The APPLICATION for ORIGINAL OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE by Richard O. Villalobos, dba VILLALOBOS°, 2336 Highland Avenue was presented. City Attorney McLean recommended Council protest the application on the ground that the proposed use would be in violation of the Land 1/3/78 Use Code. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Attorney's recommendation. WTLLIAM PHILLIPS, 245 "G" Avenue, was present and stated he was the manager of the business; it's a service station that would like to become a mini -market; it is strictly off sale, with nothing on the premises at all. There was discussion. City Attorney McLean stated this doesn't affect the sale of potato chips and the like but rather the sale of beer and wine. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstain: Dalla, Van Deventer. The APPLICATION for ORIGINAL OFF -SALE GENERAL LIQUOR LICENSE by Priscilla J. and Ronald A. Sperin, dba SPIRITS FACTORY, northwest corner Euclid and Plaza Blvd., (Staff recommends that a protest against the granting of this license be filed by the City pending the approval of plans, specifications, and other documents which will confirm that the future building complies with health,.structrual safety, environmental, and other applicable laws and regulations.) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of staff's recommendation until building plans can be made available. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Clerk's report on OPENING OF SEALED BIDS for DRAINAGE CULVERT AND SEWER RELOCATION, Specification No. 873 at 3:00 p.m., December 21, 1977 was presented: M. Arrieta & Son, Inc., basic bid total additive bid total $973,798.00, B-1 alternate additive bid total $741,678.00, B-2 alternate additive bid total $375,196.00, deductive bid items C $7,000; D $22,000; Sapper Construction Co., basic bid total $126,512.00, additive bid total $854,528.00; B-1 alternate additive bid total $696,977, B-2 alternate additive bid total $775,975.00, deductive bid items C $8,000, D $25,000; Mike Masanovich Construction Co., basic bid total $102,460.00, additive bid total $895,393.00, B-1 alternate additive bid total $659,664.00, B-2 alternate additive bid total $803,158.00, deductive bid items C $4,000, D $8,000; Engineer's estimate basic bid total $52,700, additive bid total $1,099,700, B-1 alternate additive bid total $714,300, B-2 alternate additive bid total $919,100, deductive bid items C $4,990, D $15,440, E $7,650. Presented for information only. Police Chief Kanagy's request for installation of AIR CONDITIONING in RADIO DISPATCH CENTER, Police Department (Agreement was reached between Building and Housing and the Police Department recommending installation of an air conditioning unit in the Radio Communications Center on which a survey has been completed indicating a cost of $3,000; the problem has existed for many months and presents a health hazard for the employees working in the room; the temperature reaches a serious point making working conditions unbearable as the current air conditioning system is not functioning efficiently. Staff recommends transfer of $3,000 from Police Department Salary Savings Account 1518-B-101 in which a surplus exists to Capital Outlay Account 1518-A-573, non-structural improvements. The Director of Building & Housing and Chief of Police concur that this project should be started as soon as possible as the survey has been completed and the only delay is the available monies. The cost of $3,000 was submitted by Air Tech Engineers, complete package.) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. 1/3/78 46 PLANNING Draft Environmental Impact Statement, SWEETWATER RIVER FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL, State Highway Route 54, recreation facilities and conservation of marshlands (Staff recommended Council direct them to draft a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers commenting on the D.E.I.S. and addressing the following: Preservation versus channel, Impacts to City's General Plan, Preservation and Mitigation, More discussion of Mitigation needed, Low Bridge a hazard, Disposal of excavated material, etc.) was presented. Planning Director Gerschler stated he and the City Engineer wish to propose one additional comment to the report which would be to say "property to be acquired for Wildlife Preservation or mitigation should not include areas necessary for Tidelands Avenue right-of-way"; this would include the area that goes down into Chula Vista necessary part of the Freeway Interchange between Rte. 5 and Rte. 54 and if this recommendation is not honored it would seriously impair that freeway interchange. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. Proposed schedule of ZONING and GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS OF APARTMENT ZONED AREAS (The schedule includes three general plan amendments involving 736 properties and 18 zone changes involving 1137 properties; the required public hearings will take about 13 months to complete, beginning with General Plan Change GP-1-73 scheduled for February 13, 1973 Planning Commission hearing; the first Council hearing is scheduled for March 20, 1973. Staff recommends [1] that the Council approve the schedule of general plan amendments and zone changes; [2] that the Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare an interim ordinance adding "PD" overlay zoning to all apartment zoned properties in National City; and, [3] that the Council appropriate an additional $600 for Planning Department Advertising Account No. 1511-260 to cover legal notice publication costs and purchase of property owner mailing lists.) was presented. Asst. Planning Director Gunnarson stated action could be taken now under recommendation 2 to instruct the City Attorney to prepare interim zoning regulations to apply to apartment z ned lands within the City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Recommendations from the Traffic Safety Committee's meeting of December 21, 1977 ([1] remove red curb markings and restore parking on the north side of Plaza Blvd. from National Avenue to half block east of "A" Avenue, excepting therefrom the westerly 25 feet adjacent to National Avenue; [2] install a "left turn refuge lane" on Sweetwater Road at Stockman Street; [3] install "green curb", 30 minute limit, for two parking spaces in front of 3101 Hoover Avenue; [4] install 5 feet of red curb on each side of the driveway for improved site distance at 3517 Stockman Street; [5] install 5 feet of red curb on each side of the driveway serving 131 East 12th Street.) was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by V sDeventer, item 1 be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to-wit:/Camacho, Reid, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Dalla, we approve the traffic safety recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE Recommendations from the Street Tree and Parkway Committee meeting of December 15, 1977 ([1] two melaleuca leucadendrons at the residence of Mr. Louis Sherman, 640 "J" Avenue be replaced by Callistemon viminalis; [2] one schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper) be removed at Mr. Santos Delgado, Jr., 1041 E. 6th Street; [3j one cocos plumosa interfering with the San Diego Gas & Electric power lines at 218 E. 4th Street be removed to be replaced with a cupania anacardioides (Carrot Wood); [4] one cocos plumosa interfering with the San Diego Gas & Electric power lines at 12 E. 6th Street be removed to be replaced with a callistemon lanceolatus) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Reid, in favor of the recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/3/78 47 MAYOR A letter from EDWARD B. BODGE, 1315 E. 1st Street, to the Mayor request- ing that ZONING in his neighborhood be returned to R-1 or R-2 was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan's recommendation that ZONE CHANGE for 3100 BLOCK OF COOLIDGE AVENUE be referred to the Planning Commission for processing was presented. Mayor Morgan stated he further recommends this be referred to Arnold Peterson, Director, Community Development Commission since this is in the redevelopment area. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN stated there have been many complaints about ALLEYS since the rain; staff should take the crew and equipment and windrow the street and put oil on it and make a hard surface for people to travel on. City Manager Gill stated he talked to the Engineer about using the road mix that they use and apparently there is some difficulty getting the oil mix; staff would like to come back with a recommendatior with what to do with the alleys at next council meeting. Vice Mayor Van Deventer stated that perhaps a study could be initiated to develop those alleys permanently. Councilman Reid asked the City Manager to check into the use of granite on the alleys. CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMAN DALLA commented on the tractor trailers on McKinley Avenue; the last time he looked there were six trailers not hooked up to anything, the wheels were down on the pavement; this was referred to staff and nothing came of it. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, staff look into this situation including all streets in the City. Councilman Dalla stated his main concerns were whether they should be parked there at all, the length of time the vans are parked, and the damage they do to the street. City Attorney McLean stated he had looked into the problem at one time and will bring back a report; other than the 72-hour parking ordinance, the City does not have any restriction. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:30 p.m. CITY CLERK CITE OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City California, at the regular meeting of January 17, 1978. Corrections corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 1/3/78