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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 11-14 CC MIN30 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 14, 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, 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 Irene Pilling, First United Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the amended minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 1978 and the regular meeting of October 24, 1978 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK," second week of November. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Bill Wagner, President, Optomist Club. City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation, "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TEEN CHALLENGE WEEK," 11/12--.19/78. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Michael Johnson, Teen Challege Challenge. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS RON MAZE, 1049 "B" Avenue, was present on behalf of "National City Family' and gave a brief report on their project of crime prevention in the City which entails posting of neighborhood watch signs throughout the City. Mr. Maze and a "Family" member presented the first (Community Alert) to Mayor Morgan. WAYNE DEUEL, 3334 Newberry Street, was present and stated relative to his dismantling his barbeque structure and shade canopy, the Council voted for its removal and they can pay for that and it's relocation at a cost of $3,192, if they approve Resolution No. 12,393 this evening. JOHN THOMPSON, 3129 E. 2nd Street, was present regarding the dust problem caused by the use of the easterly driveway as a result of a lot split recently approved. Mayor Morgan stated he believes the City should do something to eliminate the dust. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the City Manager go out there and work out some sort of plan to satisfy this fellow and bring back a report. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS The HEARING on the FIFTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development requires a Grantee Progress and Performance Report for the Fourth Community Development Block Grant Program Year as part of the application for funds for the Fifth Community Development Block Grant Program Year; the public hearing is required by federal regulations to give opportunity for public 11/14/78 31 testimony or comment on the Report; the formal Report has been distributed to each Council member and to the press and has been advertised and made available to the public; National City Community Development Block Grant Program funds are as follows: 1st Year, $841,000; 2nd Year, $841,000; 3rd Year, $841,000; 4th Year, $557,000; 5th Year, $276,000; for a total of $3,356,000) was held at this time. ARNOLD PETERSON, Executive Director, CDC, was present and stated this relates to action item 27 on the Agenda (Resolution No. 12,910). No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, we close the public hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on APPEAL of Planning Commission's DENIAL OF PROPOSED ZONE VARIANCE, west of "N" Avenue, south of 26th Street, Z-18-78 (the variance requested is to allow the creation of a panhandle lot having 20 feet of street frontage instead of the 60 feet required for other lots in the RS-1, single family residence zone; this variance, if approved, would allow the subsequent processing of a parcel map which would divide an irregularly shaped parcel of land into four individual parcels; these parcels would range in size from 10,000 to 20,400 square feet; the parcel containing 20,400 square feet is the panhandle shaped lot with 20 feet of frontage, the subject of this application for variance; the Planning Commission denied this application because evidence presented to the Commission at the public hearing failed to support a finding of special circumstances applicable to this property that justifies the granting of variance; staff concurs with the Planning Commission denial of this application; it is recommended that nothing be done to further this project until the required E.I.R. has been prepared) was held at this time. PLANNING DIRECTOR GERSCHLER stated the applicant, Mr. Dan S. Biggs, has asked for a continuance. There was discussion relative to hearing those people present in this regard or continuing the hearing. The City Attorney advised one option was not to continue the hearing. The Planning Director stated if the variance were approved, the parcel map would then have to be approved; an EIR is required because the property in question is on fill; until the EIR is prepared the lot split cannot be approved; Planning Staff concurs with the Planning Commission. T.R. FOSTER, 2732 Virginia Drive, was present and stated not every owner had received a letter regarding the hearing and they should have; they don't want any change in the zone variance in Olivewood Terrace; Mr. Foster presented a petition (54 signatures) opposing the project to the City Clerk. In answer to the question "would they accept a lot split with the lots the same size as the existing lot size in the area", Mr. Foster said they would accept; they want nothing changed in the area and the zoning left as is. MAURICE HELGESON, 2649 Virginia Drive, was present and stated he opposes this variance. GRACE OUTLAW, 2729 Virginia Drive, was present and asked what happened to the area that belonged to the Boy Scouts; she is opposed to the project and against the zone change; she would not be opposed if the lots were the same as the existing zoning. CITY ATTORNEY MCLEAN stated the zone variance is the only issue before Council tonight and nothing else; if denied, the property owner would have to come forward with another plan. OTTO WERNER, 2639 Virginia Drive, was present and asked who gave permission to fill that canyon? He was advised that would be checked. GRACE COLE, 2733 Virginia Drive, was present and asked if the people will be notified of the change in the hearing date, if the matter is continued; people will not change their minds no matter how many times it comes before Council. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, we close the public hearinsa and approve the Planning Commission recommend- ation. MARIE HIGGENS, 2508 "N" Avenue, was present and stated she believes land was dedicated to the Boy Scouts by the Olivers. Mayor Morgan stated staff has been directed to look into this and report back to Council. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, these Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, the Resolutions be read in groups of five for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/14/78 32 Resolution No. 12,888, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (Alfredo B. and Julieta E. Gregorio, 2105-11 Van Ness Avenue)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,888 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,889, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deed from Alfredo B. and Julieta E. Gregorio, portions of Harbison Avenue between 20th and 24th)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,889 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,890, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (Harbison Avenue)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,890 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,891, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deed - 19th Street between Granger & Rachael, Eng. No. 4635-1504-B, Easement - 19th Street between Granger & Rachael, Eng. No. 4645 - Consuelo M. Barragan)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,891 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. (Note: Grant Deed and Easement faulty and will not be recorded.) Resolution No. 12,892, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (A portion of 19th Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,892 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. (Note; As this dedicates real property conveyed per Resolution No. 12,891 it will not be recorded.) Resolution No. 12,893, "RESOLUTION DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR ZONE VARIANCE TO ALLOW A MASONRY BARBECUE STRUCTURE AND FREE-STANDING SHADE CANOPY WITHIN THE REQUIRED 20, FRONT YARD SETBACK AT 3334 NEWBERRY STREET. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,893 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Camacho, Waters. Resolution No. 12,894, "RESOLUTION GRANTING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1077 (No. PD-105, to construct a detached single-family dwelling at rear of 1019 East 18th Street - Cornelio Evangelista)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 12,894 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,895, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT (Decorative brick planter adjacent to 1405 Manchester Street, Thorp)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 12,895 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,896, ''RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREE- MENT (Retaining wall adjacent to 1243 E. 2nd Street in public rights of way, Gallegos)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 12,896 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,897, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREE- MENT (Encroachment brick planter in 13th Street adjacent to 2422 E. 13th Street, Corrales)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 12,897 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,898, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deeds from Robert E. & Nina E. Bloomer; Iris M. & Roy E. Ambers; Albert & Veronica Chavez; Ian M. Black, 19th Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,898 be adopted. Resolution No. 12,899, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, (19th Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,899 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,900, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (19th Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,900 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/14/78 33 Resolution No. 12,901, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (19th Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,901 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,902, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (19th Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,902 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,903, "AMENDMENT TO CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RESOLUTION NO. 12,056, JUNE 1, 1976 (San Diego Regional Criminal Justice Planning Board)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,903 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,904, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREE- MENT (Block wall adjacent to 2627 E. 3rd St., Villax)." Moved by Dalia, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,904 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,905, "VACATION OF THE SOUTHERLY ONE-HALF OF 20TH STREET BETWEEN HOOVER AND ROOSEVELT AVENUES." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,905 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. Resolution No. 12,906, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREE- MENT (Fence in South Kenton Street Rights of Way, Beck)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,906 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,907, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR KIMBALL WILLOWS (Northeast corner of 12th Street and "D" Avenue)." Moved by Dalia, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,907 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,908, "RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX THE UNINCORPORATED "ISLAND" LOCATED SOUTH OF PARADISE AVENUE AND EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF 8TH STREET AND PLAZA BOULEVARD." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,908 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,909, "RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX THE UNINCORPORATED ISLAND LOCATED SOUTH OF 31ST STREET, EAST OF NATIONAL AVENUE." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,909 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,910, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A GRANTEE PROGRESS AND PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR THE FOURTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12t910 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,911, "RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE BUILDING AT 1311 ROOSEVELT AVENUE AS A HISTORIC BUILDING." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,911 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. Resolution No. 12,912, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Alley between 18th Street to 20th Street and "K" Avenue to "L", Assessment District No. 194)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,912 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,913, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE RIGHT OF WAY, "N" Avenue." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,913 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/14/78 34 Resolution No. 12,914, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deed from Regis Builders, Inc., - Ninth at "R")." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,914 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,915, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (NINTH STREET)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 12,915 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (first reading) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the ordinances be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 11/14/78-1, "Pursuant to Land Use Code (2C-24-78, to rezone from CL-PD to RS-2 PUD property at 3208 E. 8th Street)." Ordinance No. 11/14/78-2, "Pursuant to Land Use Code (ZC-8B-78, to rezone from RM-1-D-10 to RM-1-D-7.5-H-15 properties in the block bounded by Prospect Street, 20th Street, Euclid Avenue and 22nd Street)." Ordinance No. 11/14/78-3, "Pursuant to Land Use Code (ZC-14A-78, to rezone from RM-1-D-10 to RS-2-D-10 properties on west side of Rachael Avenue south of 24th Street, 2404 through 2552 inclusive)." Ordinance No. 11/14/78-4, "Amending Section 4 of City Ordinance 1227 relating to carnivals, circuses, traveling shows, and midways." Ordinance No. 11/14/78-5, "Regulating the consumption of alcholic beverages within certain places in the City of National City." Ordinance No. 11/14/78-6, "Prohibiting urinating/defecating in public." Ordinance No. 11/14/78-7, "Amending Ordinance No. 1606 relating to business license fees. There was discussion relative to Section 21C (General and Sub -Contractors licenses); is there a way to have General Contractors list all subs at the time they apply for work within the City; it should be more equal. City Attorney McLean stated out-of-town contractors are not charged on gross receipts; if Council wants to tax them, this should be referred to staff to check on. There was further discussion on ways to check on sub -contractors; whether most contractors have their subs when they start a job; the possibility, before the final sign -off on a project is made, a check be made on all subs. City Attorney McLean stated this could be handled as an Administration policy. City Manager Gill stated staff will look at this and report to Council. GEORGE WEBSTER, Manager, Chamber of Commerce, was present and stated under item 21B, the Savings and Loan Institution fee is $200; these institutions feel that this is high and out of line with other fees throughout the county. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, to change this to $100 from $200. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (second reading) Ordinance No. 1644 (1A/24/Z8-1), "AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZC-9A-78, to rezone from RM-1-D-10 [Residential Multiple -Density 10] to RT-D-10 ,[Residential Two Family -Density 10] the RM-1 zoned properties in block bounded by 18th Street, Rachael Avenue, 20th Street, and Granger Avenue [excluding the commercial zoned properties at 1815 Granger and 2302 and 2822-28 East 18th])." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1644 (19/24/7R-1) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1645 (16/24/76-Q), "ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SUBSECTIONS 18.108.060 and 18.108.110 TO ALLOW EXISTING COMMERCIAL RETAIL SHOPPING FACILITIES IN THE CA ZONE." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1645 (10/24/78-2) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/14/78 35 NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 16, dated October 31, 1978 in the amount of $16,725.94 (Warrants Nos. 63293 through 63348) and PAYROLL for the period ending October 15, 1978 in the amount of $183,924.61; and WARRANT REGISTER NO. 17 dated November 14, 1978 in the amount of $61,505.45 (Warrants Nos. 63349 through 63391); and WARRANT REGISTER NO. 18, dated November 14, 1978, in the amount of $45,916.49 (Warrants Nos. 63392 through 63446) and PAYROLL for the period ending October 31, 1978 in the amount of $184,090.33 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, these be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Community Develcp ment Commission's request to RELOCATE A TWO-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING from 1311 Roosevelt to 939 "A" Avenue, both sites in the City (this has been designated a Historical Building; applicant agrees to comply with all code requirements; the Department of Building & Housing has inspected the building and a report of the results have been made; staff recommends approval subject to field inspection approval of building code requirements for new construction, and conditions as follows: [1] new foundation be constructed in accordance to accepted engineering standards; [2] insulation be provided in attic; [3] new electrical service and wiring system be installed according to 1975 N.E.C.; [4] gas system be tested upon relocation; [5] additional heating facilities be provided in upstairs area; [6] T&P valve on water heater be extended to outside of building; [7] subject to field inspection approval of building code requirements for new construction, it should be noted that if this building is designated a "historic building" it may be repaired and rehabilitated without compliance to all the provisions of the Uniform Building Code; the estimated valuation for new construction of this type of building is $52,736.00) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, this request be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. The Director of Public Works' recommendation to approve CHANGE ORDER NO.. 2 to contract 07-51-00721-8 with Sapper Construction Company for the DRAINAGE CULVERT AND SEWER RELOCATION, 16th and National City Blvd. (the City's share of laboratory testing amounts to $3,500; currently there are sufficient funds budgeted in the project for this work; however, this change order is necessary to make payments through the general contractor) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Director of Publis Works' recommendation to APPROVE DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS adjacent to 2815 Lincoln Court, Burger (existing pavement is in satisfactory condition and no curb or sidewalk exist within 500 feet of this project; the property owner has an obligation to install curb, gutter, sidewalk and street pavement estimated to cost $2,013; under Ordinance 1491 he may be required to construct up to $2,215.13 in street improvements; he has applied for a deferral and has offered to sign a Covenant not to protest a 1911 Act for street improvements; approval is recommended with a condition that a Covenant be signed not to protest a 1911 Act for street improvements on Lincoln Court) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the recommendation at 2815 Lincoln Court. Carried by unanimous vote. Item 46, CLAIM FOR DAMAGES from Brenda D. Pommells on behalf of herself and minor claimants in the matter of the death of claimants' decedent Gary R. Pommells, a passenger on PSA Flight 182; Item 47, CLAIM FOR DAMAGES from James A. Croson alleging excess use of force on the part of the Police Department; and, Item 48, CLAIM FOR DAMAGES from Robert & Loretta Rehder alleging sewer damage to their home was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, these be denied and referred to the City Attorney. LORETTA REHDER, 3009 E. 18th Street, was present and stated considerable damage was. done to their duplex as a result of the sewer backing up in the 11/14/78 36 bathroom and they are in need of assistance. City Attorney McLean stated he has advised Council that the proper way to process a claim is to deny it and turn it over to the insurance carrier; this will be done in this case and the insurance company will be in contact with them. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Waters stated he would like to receive a report on the outcome of some of the claims, whether or not the insurance pays legitimate claims, etc. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING Planning Department's CPO REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SURVEY (at its August 1978 meeting the CPO Board of Directors initiated a survey of its 14 member jurisdictions to measure local implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Plan; the Plan contains the following nine elements [1] goals and objectives; [2] open space plan; [3] coastline plan; [4] housing plan; [5] transportation plan; [6] areawide water quality management plan; [7] air quality strategy, RAQS; [8] energy plan; L9] regional development policies; at the November 20, 1978 CPO Board meeting, Councilman Van Deventer, the City's representative will present the findings of the survey to the rest of the CPO Board) was presented. PLANNING DIRECTOR GERSCHLER stated this was for information only. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Recommendations of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE held over from Council meeting of October 24, 1978 (the Committee recommended that [1] the east curb of "E" Avenue between 9th Street and Plaza Boulevard be painted white as a passenger loading zone; [2] that the west side of "E" Avenue between 8th and Plaza Blvd. be striped as diagonal parking) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, these be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE Recommendations of the STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE from their September meeting: (1) Santos Delgado, 1041 E. 6th Street, remove two Olive trees damaging sidewalk; replacement required; (2) Arsenia Despojado 2004 Beta Street, remove on Camphor tree which is raising sidewalk; replacement required; (3) John T. Houdek, 708 Salot, remove one Eucalyptus tree, sidewalk cracked, replacement required; (4) San Diego Gas & Electric, 1404 Roosevelt, remove one Palm interfering with wires; replacement required; (5) Ben F. McMinn, 3318 Menard Street, remove one Brisbane Box tree, sidewalk raised, replacement required; the Park Division staff recommends ratification of the Committee's action was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, these be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER CITY MANAGER GILL stated the Finance Dept. budget included the position of Accountant, which was deleted, and requested Council approval of an Accountant in the Finance Office. There was discussion relative to referring the item to the Finance Committee; the Finance Chairman is to call a meeting because the quarterly report is up 11%; and the accountant'; salary. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of this particular Accountant. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER GILL stated there would be a Real Estate Committee meeting at 6:15 p.m. next Tuesday. Dedication of the Zoo will be held Monday, November 27. CITY ATTORNEY -s- No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. 11/14/78 37 MAYOR MAYOR MORGAN spoke in regard to a house near E. Harbison and 2nd Street where there may be a problem when it rains. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, the City Attorney, City Manager and Engineer look over the situation on E. Harbison and 2nd Street and decide on the City's obligation and report back to Council for action. Carried by unanimous vote. City Attorney McLean stated if the condition is the result of work on a 1911 Act it is very important that the City Engineer and City Manager understand what is happening out there and report to Council for remedial action. MAYOR MORGAN spoke in regard to Olive Street between 8th and Plaza Boulevard, saying when Council approves the subdivision map, the people on Olive Street want Olive closed at Plaza Boulevard; the City Engineer should try something temporary and see how it works. The Mayor requested the City Manager to report on this situation. There was discussion. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, this be referred to Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR CAMACHO requested information in reference to concessions operating in the park; does the City have a contract with concessioners that allows them exclusive rights to operate? City Manager Gill stated he is not aware of this. Mr. Camacho stated that an elderly gentlemen bought a license and equipment and has been told he couldn't operate in the park. City Manager Gill was requested to report on this matter. CITY COUNCIL A recommendation from Councilman Van Deventer regarding the Callahan Task Force Implementation Report (copies of the Report were .distributed to the Council by memorandum dated 10/18/78; the Planning Director has provided staff review by memorandum dated 11/9/78 which was distributed to Council; on 9/5/78 Council supported the basic recommendations contained in the Task Force Report as a basis for any proposed restructuring of regional planning or implementation; the implementation report recommends specific action with regard to implementation; at the 11/20/78 meeting of the CPO Board of Directors the Implementation Report will be considered; it is requested Council give direction to Councilman Van Deventer, the City's CPO representative) was presented. Mayor Morgan said the Callahan Report goes too far. Discussion. Planning Director Gerschler stated he suggests Council oppose any further implementation of the Callahan Report; he agrees with what the Mayor has said regarding this matter; everything he hears is that the cities will have to approach the Legislators in the spring and get this hammered out the way they want; the Council should not be stampeded and headed into saying we have to support the Callahan Report because that's the only shot Council is going to get; he doesn't believe it is; he suggested Council instruct its CPO representative to oppose the implementation of the Callahan Report at this time until Council sees what comes out of a legislative study. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, to oppose the Callahan Report using the Planning Director's memo as the basis for opposition. (amended motion) Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstain: Van Deventer. COUNCILMAN VAN DEVENTER stated he doesn't feel there is any way the City can support the South Bay Economic Development Commission's request for $5,000; the Chamber of Commerce works well with the City; they (SBEDC) don't do enough for us to warrant this amount of money. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, not to support the program this year, not to fund it. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. COUNCILMAN VAN DEVENTER stated at the Monday meeting of the CPO they will be discussing the six recommendations to pass along to the Assembly 11/14/78 38 Transportation Committee on Local Transportation Funds (the six recommend- ations which are basically what has been discussed in the past as far as the elimination of the 50% budget limitation, funding special transit service to the elderly and handicapped, providing for the pooling of LTF funds, providing for greater flexibility in the use of LTF funds, etc.) CPO has made a recommendation that these items should be passed on to the Transportation Committee. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:12 p.m. CITY CLERit�j CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City, California at their regular meeting on/November 28, 1978. Corrections No corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 11/14/78 1 1