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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 04-04 CC MIN113 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA April 4, 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, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Gill, Asst. Plan. Dir. Gunnarson, Hoffland, McCabe, 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 Rev. Atwell Stewart, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 21, 1978 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS Mayor Morgan's proposed reappointments of RICHARD O. KNUTSON and BETTY BERNAL to the Planning Commission and ERNIE BOYER and BERNARD TRAGER to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Mayor's recommendations. Councilman Dalla asked Mayor Morgan to notify the Council seven days prior to recommending appointment to the Planning Commission. Councilman Waters requested a letter outlining the terms of those proposed for the Planning Commission and if they have served before and for how long. Motion carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, these Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,691, "DEDICATION OF CITY STREET PURPOSES (Cagle Street)." Moved by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,691 be adopted. Resolution No. 12,692, "DEDICATION OF CITY STREET PURPOSES (Grove Street)." Moved by Resolution No. 12,692 be adopted. Carried Resolution No. 12,693, "DEDICATION OF CITY STREET PURPOSES (Division Street)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,693 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,694, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT (Thrifty Oil Company)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 12,694 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,695, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT (Gregorio Mangosing)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,695 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/4/78 OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC Van Deventer, seconded by Carried by unanimous vote. OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC Waters, seconded by Camacho, by unanimous vote. OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC 114 Resolution No. 12,696, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AND ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY (EUCLID AVENUE EXTENSION)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,696 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote Resolution No. 12,697, "RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN SMALL CLAIMS ACTIONS." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,697 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,698, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Modification of 7th Street Channel Bridge for Bicycle Passage, Specification No. 869)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,698 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,699, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1968 AND SETTING FORTH THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN SUPPORT OF FAIR HOUSING." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,669 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,700, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO IMPROVE AND FURNISH LIBRARY ADDITION." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 12,700 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1620 (4/4/Lg-1), "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36934 AS AN EMERGENCY MEASURE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 803 TO PROVIDE FOR MERGER OF SUBSTANDARD PARCELS OR UNITS OF LAND." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Ordinance No. 1620 (14/e4/38-3) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS The CONTINUED HEARING on APPEAL of Planning Commission denial of application for PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to allow development of a 2-story, 6-unit apartment building at 1916 "L" AVENUE (PD-101) was held at this time. Planning Director Gerschler stated he was advised the applicant, Ernie Crawford, wished to amend his proposal to show a single story, 3-unit building instead of the planned 6-unit, 2-story building presented to Council; if the Council wished to consider that plan the matter would have to be referred to the Planning Commission for a report which can be done on April 24th and the matter could return to Council the first meeting of May. ERNIE CRAWFORD, the developer, asked for feedback from the people in the audience who had opposed this project when first presented. ALBERT MALONEY, 2021, "L" Avenue, was present and stated he lives in the immediate vicinity of 1916 "L" Avenue; he opposes the building of morei.apartments in the "L" Avenue area, they have enough trouble now; he represents 25 homeowners and renters who live within 2 blocks of 1900 "L" Avenue; these people are of one opinion, no more, they do not wish to see this trend continue in this area; he would have no objection to the revised project proposed by Mr. Crawford. Mr. Crawford stated he plans to have a garden -type arrangement, composed of 3-units that would be staggered allowing for a private patio for each unit; there would be a lot of landscaping; the density would be cut by 50%; he proposes to have one 3-bedroom, 2 bath unit that would lend itself to an owner - occupancy and the other units would be 2 bedroom. Moved by Waters, 4/4/78 115 seconded by Camacho, we continue this public hearing to May 2nd with instructions to send it back to the Planning Commission for their reconsideration. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING to consider several AMENDMENTS to the GENERAL PLAN, GP-1-78, (The Planning Commission recommended: Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, & 9 approval; Item 6 - denial of petition; Item 8 - approval and addition of PD to a future zone change) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Asst. Planning Dir. Gunnarson stated this was the first General Plan change of 1978 and, as State law allows the City to consider general plan changes only three times during the calendar year, the Council and Planning Commission has grouped requests for General Plan changes together into these three hearings and will hear them at intervals starting with the Planning Commission in February and again in June and October; the case this evening has nine parts, the first five are City -initiated changes. Mr. Gunnarson displayed a map outlining the first of the proposed Amendments: ITEM 1, to change from Residential Density 16-20 to Residential Density 6-10 the city blocks bounded by 4th Street, "D" Avenue, 6th Street and the northerly prolongation of the centerline of "A" Avenue; and, the City blocks bounded by 4th Street, "G" Avenue, 7th Street, and "D" Avenue. Mr. Gunnarson said there are 173 parcels containing a mixture of multiple, two family and single family residential uses; the present zoning would allow 157 units to be developed on 51 parcels; the proposed amendment would reduce the density from a maximum of 20 to a maximum of 10 and if that happens this area would not have any more apartments built. VIRGINIA TAYLOR, 1201 La Sambra Drive, El Cajon, owner of the apartments at the corner of 4th and "D", was present and stated she owns three apartments in the area now Mr. Gunnarson stated the new zoning would not allow her to build any more; it will stay as it is. No one else was present in this regard. Asst. Planning Dir. Gunnarson displayed a map outlining the second amendment, the area between Highland Avenue, Palm Avenue, Division, and 8th Street: ITEM 2, to change from Residential Density 16-20 to Residential Density 11-15 the lots fronting on both sides of 7th Street, and on the 7th Street cul-de-sac east of "M" Avenue; the lots at 601-603 "M" Avenue, and 1312 through 1340 6th Street inclusive; the lots at 644, 704, and 708 "M" Avenue; the two landlocked parcels adjoining the west side of the properties at 704 and 708 "M" Avenue; the land contains 19 parcels containing 14 duplexes, 4 single family dwellings and one vacant lot; the current General Plan designation and zoning could allow a maximum of 38 additional multiple dwelling units within this area; the change, as proposed, together with a subsequent rezoning to RT would limit development to a maximum of two dwelling units per lot; a maximum of six additional units could then be allowed. No one was present in this regard. Mr. Gunnarson displayed a map outlining the third proposed amendment: ITEM 3, to change from Residential Density 16-20 to Residential Density 6-10 the lots on the south side of Melrose Street - 910 through 940 inclusive; 940 1st Street; the lots on the north side of 2nd Street, 925 through 1001 inclusive; the lots on the south side of 2nd Street, 910 through 944 inclusive, Mr. Gunnarson stated this land includes 15 parcels containing 13 single family dwellings and two duplexes; the current General Plan designation and zoning could allow a maximum of 41 additional multiple dwelling units; the amendment, as proposed, together with a subsequent rezoning to D-10, would not allow any new multiple dwellings, only single family and a few duplexes could be allowed. DELBERT CARNEY, 1606 Taft Street, Lemon Grove, was present and inquired about his property at the corner of Melrose and "J" Street (940 Melrose). Asst. Planning Dir. Gunnarson stated the property would be changed from the present density of three units allowed to one unit. Mr. Carney stated his property is listed as a duplex but he uses it as one unit; the lot is a pretty good size and a duplex would fit nicely on the back portion of the lot; he bought the property with the idea of building a duplex in future years, but has obviously waited too long. No one else was present in this regard. Mr. Gunnarson 4/4/78 116 displayed a map outlining the fourth proposed amendment: ITEM 4, to change from Residential Density 16-20 to Residential Density 6-10 the properties on the south side of E. 4th Street between 2026 through 2140 inclusive, and the northerly 15 feet of the property at 2004 E. 4th Street, Mr. Gunnarson stated there are 9 parcels developed for single family use; the current General Plan designation and zoning could allow a maximum of 25 additional multiple dwelling units; the change as proposed together with a subsequent rezoning to RS-2, single family residence, would limit this area to single family residences. No one was present in this regard. Mr. Gunnarson displayed a map outlining the fifth proposed amendment: ITEM 5, to change from Residential Density 16-20 to Residential Density 11-15 the properties on the east side of "T" Avenue, 431 through 535 inclusive; the south- erly 50 feet of the property at 2004 E. 4th Street; the lots on the north side of E. 7th Street from "T" Avenue through 2047 inclusive; the lots on the south side of E. 7th Street, 2012 through 2048 inclusive; the lots on the north side of E. 8th Street, 2005 through 2031 inclusive; the parcel between E. 7th and E. 8th Streets and adjoining the east side of the properties at 2048 E. 7th and 2031 E. 8th Streets. Mr. Gunnarson said there are 19 parcels including 13 single family, 4 duplexes and 2 vacant; the current General Plan designation and zoning could allow 69 additional multiple dwelling units; the change as proposed, together with a subsequent rezoning *a RT, two family residence, would limit this area to single and two family residences. No one was present in this regard. Mr. Gunnarson continued this completes the City initiated General Plan amendments; items 6, 7, 8 and 9 are changes that were issued at the request of property owners. Mr. Gunnarson displayed a map outlining the sixth proposed amendment; ITEM 6, to change from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial the vacant CL-PD zoned properties on the south side of Plaza Blvd., east of Euclid Avenue (Assessor's Parcels 558-010-47, 51 and 52); the vacant CL-PD zoned parcel on the south side of Plaza Blvd., west of Euclid Avenue (Assessor's Parcel 558-010-46); the site of Fed -Mart Shopping Center on the north side of Plaza Blvd., and east side of Euclid Avenue (Assessor's Parcels 558-010-35, 41, 43 and 48); the vacant CL-PD zoned properties on the west side of Euclid Avenue and north side of Plaza Blvd. (Assessor's Parcels 558-010-32, 42, 53 and 557-310-21); Fed -Mart store is on the northeast corner of Euclid and Plaza; all other parcels are vacant. The proponents are seeking this change to allow a later zone change from CL (Limited Commercial) to CBD (Central Business District - Commercial) which allows a greater number of commercial uses than does the present CL zoning. Mr. Gunnarson stated the Planning Commission has recommended against this change and the concerns raised are the proximity to school; the increase potential of commercial use; increase hazards due to traffic; appropriateness of commercial use better located in other areas; the Planning Commission did not have the benefit of the proponent's testimony at the hearing. CHARLES KERSCH, 860 Ismas Court, Mission Bay, owner of the properties on 8th and Euclid, two corners at Plaza & Euclid, was present and stated he has studied the traffic flow down both Euclid and Plaza Blvds and he can develop the property to better serve the interests of the City if it is rezoned to the higher designation. No one else was present in this regard, Mr. Gunnarson presented the seventh proposed amendment: ITEM 7, to change from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial the property at 835 Palm Avenue and 1620 to 1750 E. 8th Street, and the property at 1606 E. 8th Street. Mr. Gunnarson stated this is a completely developed area with a small retail commercial center; this change, if approved, would allow the proponents to seek rezoning to CBD (Central Business District) /coning which allows a greater number of commercial uses than does the present CL zoning. Mr. Gunnarson stated the Planning Commission has recommended in favor of this change. No one was present in this regard. JAMES HOUCK, 5986 Ridgemore Drive, San Diego, Fireside Properties, and the proponent, was present and stated one of the reasons for requesting the change is to give a broader base for renting the property; at the present time they are limited in what they can rent this property for; the City is presently too 4/4/78 117 restrictive on Neighborhood Commercial. Mr. Gunnarson stated the Planning Commission has recommended in favor of this change. No one else was present in this regard. (City Attorney McLean left Chambers at 8:25 P.M.) Mr. Gunnarson presented the eighth proposed amendment: ITEM8, to change from "General Commercial" to "Heavy Commercial" the vacant parcel on the east side of Palm Avenue, 200 block, adjoining the north side of the National Guard Armory (Assessor's Parcel 554-050-17); and stated the land is presently vacant; the Planning Commission and Council approved a General Plan change two years ago to General Commercial; at the time they approved that change, the applicant came in and said the reason he wanted the change was to develop a small household storage facility on the property; before he could come back in and get the zoning that he needed, the General Plan was amended again and that the General Plan designation will not allow or provide for that kind of use; the requested change is to Heavy Commercial; the Planning Commission has recommended in favor of this change. JOHN SENNEFF, 222 Winamar, San Diego, proponent, was present and stated the units proposed would be small household storage units averaging 4.X 4, 5 X 8, not drive-in units; they would be used to hold household goods, files, inventory parts. (City Attorney McLean returned at 8:30 p.m.) Councilman Van Deventer stated they have held meetings with the Chamber of Commerce and interested citizens and their feeling is that the entrance to the City should be as attractive as possible; whatever is decided for this particular area, the City is going to have to live with for a long time. Mr. Senneff stated they intend to put up some- thing very tasteful; he built a similar facility in Santee and it was so nice people stopped by thinking it was a motel rather than a storage facility; they will do the same thing with the facility here; considerin apartments and smaller homes in the area, people need storage and this would be useful and serve a real need in the City. Councilman Waters stated it appeared this belonged in an Industrial Area and in no way is this area Industrial. Mr. Gunnarson stated the Planning Commission recommended a PD permit which would necessitate the matter coming back before the Commission and the Council for final approval. No one else was present in this regard. Mr. Gunnarson presented the ninth proposed amendment: ITEM 9, to change from "Neighborhood Commercial" to "Residential", density to be determined, including the option of Seniors Housing, Density Unspecified, the property at 3205 East 8th Street. Mr. Gunnarson stated this is a City initiated item; the property involved is vacant with the exception of the single family home at 3208 East 8th Street; the City Council continued this item from the General Plan change hearing held on November 22, 1977, the purpose of the continuance was to allow the proponents to meet with neighboring property owners to work out details of the proposed seniors housing project; since that time the applicants have advised staff that they wished to withdraw consideration of the seniors housing project and seek instead change to a low density residential designation that would allow for condominium or townhouse development of the subject 7.4 acre site, not to exceed a density of 10 units per acre. BERNARD SPECTOR, 2515 Camino del Rio South, Suite 302, San Diego, the developer of the proposed project was present and said he, would like to show colored slides of similar projects. (While Mr. Spector set up the equipment, Council acted on some of the items previously heard.) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, ITEMS 1 through 5 be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the property owner's request (ITEM 6). Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this item (6) be referred back to the Planning Commission. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of ITEM 7. Carried by unanimous vote. There was discussion of ITEM 8, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, item 8 be continued for one week. Mayor Morgan stated he hoped Council would go out and see one of the mini --warehouses Mr. Senneff has developed. Motion carried by unanimous vote. There was discussion in regard to ITEM 9. Mr. Spector stated 4/4/78 118 when he first approached Council regarding a senior citizen project on the property at 3208 East 8th Street there was opposition from neighbors and they are withdrawing that project; they are looking for another site for the project within the City; single family homes on this site are not feasible; there appears to be tremendous opposition to rental units; therefore, they were proposing 53 units on 6.3 acres that would sell in the neighborhood of $60-65,000; this would be a well -developed area aimed at families with children. Mr. Spector stated he would like to show Council this evening is a very preliminary plan. City Attorney McLean stated he has reservations about Council viewing this insofar as it has not been presented to the Planning Commission. Mr. Spector stated he would like to make this presentation because if Council is not in favor of the basic concept, he and his colleagues would not proceed with it and waste both their time and the City's. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Spector to continue. Mr. Spector made a slide presentation of projects similar to the one proposed for this site. Mr. Spector stated they do not have a firm agreement with the land owner on price and they will not talk to him about this until they know what they will be allowed tp put on the property. Mayor Morgar stated if these units are arranged properly, he would look favorably on the project. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, this be heard on the next General Plan change in June and close the public hearing ion ITEM 9 continued from November 22.) Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan called a five minute recess at 9:20 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:25 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. The HEARING on APPEAL of Planning Commission's approval of application for PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to allow development of a 2-story frame and stucco, 8-unit apartment building at 227 Norton Avenue (PD-98) was held at this time, City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of mailing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler stated the Planning Commission approved this case and in his presentation of the case at the pre -Council meeting he pointed out some issues of architectural design; he advised the Council that he has looked at revised drawings that, in his opinion, satisfy the architectur issue that was raised and the degree of change of those plans in his opinion would not necessitate the case going back to the Planning Commission; the changes lower the building elevation by a few feet and do not increase the number of units. DAVE ARNOLD, Allied Builders, 3410 Crown point Drive, San Diego, was present and stated he plans to build a beautiful and expensive 8 unit apartment building; his purpose is to show Council what he proposes for the property; he checked the zoning with staff before securing the property in December; he received preliminary approval and the landscape plans approved; they have Planning Department approval; they have worked hard to try to find out exactly what the Planning Department was after and tbey••now have their approval; he has thousands of dollars invested in this project and he almost has to build it. Mr. Arnold displayed a drawing of the proposed project. Mr. Arnold stated he has lowered the building down ten feet from the original plan. Planning Director Gerschler stated Council appealed the Planning Commission's approval, partly on the urging of staff who felt that before the building was lowered, it appeared to be a three story building next to a one story building which staff thought was in conflict with Council's policy; now they have lowered the building and have solved the problem; there will be between a 16 unit single story apartment house and Mr. Dallas Widick's new two story apartment house. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, this hearing be closed and the application for this planned development permit be allowed to take place here in National City with all the 4/4/78 119 recommendations and conditions related by the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 37 dated April 4, 1978 in the amount of $41,071.96 (Warrants Nos. 61295 through 61486) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, this be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The NATIONAL CITY LIONS CLUB'S request to sell BEER during the Independence Day celebration in KIMBALL PARK (this request has been routinely approved by Council for past Lions Club Independence Day events in Kimball Park; a temporary use permit for this event has been processed and approved by the Police Department, Fire Department, Planning Department, Finance Department, and the San Diego County Department of Public Health; the Director of Building & Housing recommends the request be granted) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the request be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalia, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. The City Clerk's request of Resolution supporting LEGISLATION to eliminate the REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES IN PULL (statute requires publication of ordinances in full in a newspaper of general circulation; this is costly and few people read the ordinances; the Southern California City Clerk's Association is supporting legislation to reduce the costs of legal publications by asking the legislature to change statute to allow publication by publishing only the number, title, brief synopsis of content and statement that a full copy of the ordinance is available in the office of the City Clerk) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalia, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. The Director of Public Works' recommendation to approve CHANGE ORDER 1 to DRAINAGE CULVERT AND SEWER RELOCATION, EDA 07-51-00721-B (Sapper Construction Company) (this change order adds and underground system to drain Kimball Park and portions of "A" Avenue; a time extension is also included to provide for material delivery delays and inclement weather, all as provided by project specifications; the sum of $18,955 is added to the total contract price making an adjusted price to date of $989,355) was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's (Item 20) Report and recommendation on the PETITION FOR 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT of the alley, 18th Street to 20th Street, "K" Avenue and "L" Avenue (indicates a 52% petition without Ernie Crawford's signing; his signature will make the petition a 59+% of the area; it is recommended the project be authorized and the 1931 Act Debt Limitation Hearing be held) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of Item 20. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's Report and recommendation on the PETITION FOR 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT of Ninth Street, east of "R" Avenue and south of Terry Lane (51% petition; Council had requested a 60% petition which the property owners have been unable to secure; staff recommends the project be authorized and the 1931 Act, Debt Limitation Hearing be held) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 4/4/78 120 OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER CITY MANAGER GILL stated solicited Council's views on AB-2659 (compulsory and binding arbitration in negotiations with public safety employees); the League of California Cities has recommended cities oppose this bill. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the City Manager be directed to send a letter stating that the Council is opposed. Councilman Waters requested City Manager to advise Council of his opinions on items (in the League's Legislative Bulletin). CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. PLANNING Planning Commission's recommendation on proposed rezoning from RT, residential two family, to RM-1, residential multiple, the property at 2130 East 8th Street, ZC-19-78 (proposed rezoning applies to one lot now developed with a single family residence; the rezoning is to allow the use of the existing single family house as a "boarding home;" Planning Commission recommended denial; staff concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation; an appeal was received and the City Clerk recommended setting it for hearing on April 25, 1978) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Final Subdivision Map, SOUTH SCAPE CONDOMINIUMS, north of 16th Street east of Palm Avenue (this is a map of a one lot subdivision of 1.55 acres, to provide for construction of 23 condominium units; the City Engineer advises that the map is technically correct, complies with the State Subdivision Map Act, local ordinance, and the approved tentative map) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MAYOR MORGAN stated he sees the City will have to lay off 35 employees and that equals (a saving of) $1,100,000; this proves the City is paying their employees a lot of money. CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMAN WATERS spoke of the condition of the City's streets; saying before contracts are signed off, we should check on the holes in the streets made by big equipment and insist that they get finished (properly) before the contractor leave town. City Engineer Hoffland stated the City recently adopted the Southern California Public Works Association Specifications which cover the requirements for backfill; National City is stiffer than other cities within the county. COUNCILMAN DALLA spoke of the police retirement (2% at age 50) issue; saying in the past several months it has become a political issue; during the recent campaign the Mayor promised it would be put on a ballot and the people would have a chance to vote whether or not they wanted it; he doesn't feel the initiative process is worth the fighting in the community; neither the City, the Council, the Police nor the people can afford it; the Police Department needs to feel they have the confidence of the people at large; the credibility of the negotia- tion process is severely damaged; he would like to see the public pursue the initiative process, as opposed to the methods that are being conducted at the present time; there is no good purpose in prolonging this issue; ultimately, it's going to end up on the ballot and probably in court, where it belongs so a judge can decide the 4/4/78 121 issue on its merits. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the following question be put on the next ballot, which I understand is in November, the question would be as follows: "Shall the City Council of the City of National City pursue every available legal recourse to void that portion of Resolution 12,406 providing 2% at age 50 retire- ment for police officers based on the City's inability to fund such retirement benefits." There was discussion. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Camacho. PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICES OF DECISION. Item 24, Planning Commission Resolution No. 19-78, approving application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow the building of small WORK BOATS at 1300 Wilson Avenue (CUP 1977-26). Item 25, Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-78, approving application for PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to allow development of a 2-STORY, 4-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING at 630 "R" (PD-103) was presented. Ordered filed. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:50 P.M. CITY •PERK CITY F NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City, California, at their regular meeting on April 18, 1978. No corrections 0 Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 4/4/78