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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 01-25 CC MIN20 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 25, 1977 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, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Hoffland, McCabe, McLean, Osburn. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by the Rev. Charles Molnar, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 11, 1977 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Dir. of Building & Housing Stan Biggs presented to Mayor Morgan the last Bicentennial Flag flown over the City. Mayor Morgan thanked him and asked that it be placed in the Library. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS DICK KNUTSON, 2210 J Avenue, President, National City Quarterback Club, was present and thanked Council for the use of the Community Building and gave special thanks to Councilman Dalla for helping wash dishes after the banquet; and a hearty thanks to the custodian. C.L. LIPOVSKY, 435 W. 18th Street, was present, and stated he has a triplex at 427-433-435 l8th and requested Council to allow green curbing for 75 feet in front of his home (east side of Wilson) Mr. Lipovsky stated the Traffic Safety Committee recommended against the green curbing but it is necessary due to heavy traffic and a roofing company which is located at 1726 Wilson Avenue, across the street, they use the area for parking and their employees park in front of his home all day long. Mr. Lipovsky stated the green curbing and a sign limiting parking to 30 minutes would help solve the problem. There was discussion. Councilman Pinson stated that he is concerned that Council is not informed of the actions of the Traffic Safety Committee, particularly those requests that are denied. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, the green curbing and sign stating 30-minutes parking be put in. Mr. Lipovsky stated the limited parking sign, although also limiting those people visiting him, would be greatly appreciated. Motion carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS The PUBLIC HEARING on SPECIFIC PLAN FOR 30TH STREET AND SWEETWATER ROAD between "N" Avenue and a point located about 150 feet easterly of Grove Street, and for Grove Street northerly of Sweetwater Road (SP-29-76) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Public Hearing were on file. TOM KINNEY, 4234 Highland Glen Way, La Mesa, was present and asked that this hearing be continued. 1/25/77 21 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the hearing be continued for 30 days. Carried by unanimous vote. The PUBLIC HEARING on proposed ZONE CHANGE to rezone from CL-PD to RS-2-PD a portion of the property located at 3700-3800 SWEETWATER ROAD, south side (ZC-14-76) 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 recommended approval. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the hearing be closed and we approve the planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The PUBLIC HEARING on proposed ZONE CHANGE to rezone from CL-PD to CBD-PD the NORTHWEST CORNER OF EUCLID AVENUE AND DIVISION STREET (ZC-15-76) 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 recommened approval. BOB SHAEFFER, 233 A Street, applicant, was present and stated he could answer any questions or show a rendering of the area involved. There were no questions. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and the zone change to rezone from CL-PD to CBD-PD be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. The PUBLIC HEARING on APPEAL of Planning Commission Resolution No. 67-76 (denial of application for VARIANCE from required OFF-STREET PARKING and PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS on property located at 1009 EAST 8TH STREET - TEDDY L. BRADT, Z-15-76) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Public Hearing were on file. Plan- ning Director Gerschler stated the Planning Commission's report has been given to Council; this is an appeal of the denial made by the Planning Commission. TEDDY L. BRADT, 3133 East 2nd Street, was present and stated he requested the variance for Aaron Ambulance Service at 1009 E. 8th Street to provide parking places for his ambulances and one employee vehicle; the City Code reads that he must provide one space for each 400 sq. ft. of building space, his building is approximately 2,000 sq. ft. which would require five parking spaces, plus four for his service vehicles; he requested reducing the four spaces to one because there is no call for customer parking; there are six additional parking spaces in the street next to his property; the space is needed due to the fact that the upstairs of the building is used for crews' quarters (on -duty crews 24-hours a day); Mr. Bradt displayed a drawing of his tandem parking plan and said/iseasking for elimina- tion of the required four on -property parking places because he needs that space to have his people there on a 24-hour basis. RAY DOOLEY, 715 J Avenue, vas present and stated he has visted the facility and Mr. Bradt's//ams to be workable; if his plan is approved it would be much better than parking his ambulances in the street. ABEL BARA, 1038 - 8th Street, was present and stated with him is Mr. & Mrs. Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. Rocas, Mrs. Smith, and they all wish to go on record as being in favor of granting of the variance for the applicant. HOWARD SMITH, 830 K Avenue, was present and stated he has lived in the neighborhood for 41 years and he can't see anything wrong with the ambulance service going in there; this will enhance the neighborhood. BOB INGALLS, 820 Edgerton Way, was present and stated he and his wife are in favor of this variance. MARY GOMEZ, 1420 South Harbison , was present and spoke in favor of the variance being granted. STELLA REMMAGE, 1004 E. 8th Street, was present and stated she is very pleased that the ambulance service is there and they are fixing up the house, the majority of neighbors are in favor of their being there. BARBARA SHELTY, 817 Edgeton Way, was present and stated she feels they should be allowed their variance because they do not like having the ambulances parked on the street and it would be a lot safer and it's a good business, 1/25/77 22 something we all have to have. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, this request be approved. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the motion be amended to postpone this for one week. Amendment to the motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,236, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY TEN FEET (10') OF SIXTH STREET BETWEEN 'L' AND 'M' AVENUES." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 12,236 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,237, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BOND AND AGREEMENT TO INSTALL CURBS, GUTTERS AND STREET PAVING ON 'I' AVENUE BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 26TH STREET (PIMENTEL)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,237 be adopted. Carried by'unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,238, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PARK & RECREATION FUND NO. 15, VARDA SILENT ALARM." Moved by Reid, -seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 12,238 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,239, 'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND THE PROJECT AGREE- MENT FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS-IN-AID FUNDS FOR GRANGER HALL RESTORATION PROJECT." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,239 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,240, "RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR PROPERTY AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF PLAZA BOULEVARD AND 'L' AVENUE (South Bay Plaza North)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,240 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. kesolution No. 12,241, "RESOLUTION RELEASING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND GRANT OF LIEN EXECUTED BY FRED SCOTT." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,241 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,242, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF UNBUDGETED GENERAL RESERVE #1 TO TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND #1521-420." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,242 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES (second reading) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these Ordinances for second reading be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1553 (1/18/q?-1) "AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO THE LAND USE CODE (ZC-7-76, TO ADD PD [Planned Development] ZONING TO RM-1 ZONED PROPERTIES BETWEEN 5TH AND 8TH STREETS AND 'R' AVENUE AND I-805 FREEWAY)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Ordinance No. 1553 (1/18/;;-1) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. REFERRALS A memo from the City Manager attaching a report from the Police Chief regarding methods of PATROLLING CITY PARKS and stating that the most economical and effective way would be by addition of one officer and one dog (the recommendation was an alternative to the 1/25/77 23 placement of mobile homes in the parks; it is felt that a comprehen- sive patrol can be made of parks at night, by car and on foot, with an officer and dog; the cost of the program annually is $23,360.00, a savings of about $3,000 per year; it would not give the full covers e furnished by Reserves; this problem, however, could be solved by supplemental use of officers in the present dog program. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Dalla, this be referred to the Finance Committee. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the motion be amended to approve (addition of one officer and dog). There was discussion in regard to the practicality of having someone live in the parks in a mobile home; adding personnel at budget time, not in the middle of the year; utilizing this type of patrol in the three parks instead of having three people living in the parks; whether $23,000 should be added to the budget at the present time; whether the budget can be balanced for next year and if this is the time to hold the line and thrash it out at Finance Committee meetings. Amendment to motion carried, by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid. Nays: Dalla, Morgan. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Planning Department recommendation that Council instruct Plan- ning Department Staff to take six listed actions regarding imple- mentation of the CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT OF 1976 ([1] prepare a request for exclusion of all areas in National City within the coastal zone, except for Paradise Marsh, lands within the San Diego Unified Port District, and U. S. Navy lands; [2] urge Assembly- man Wadie Deddeh to carry a bill to remove the I-5 to Tidelands Avenue strip from the Coastal Act; [3] prepare a work program with related budget needs for preparation of the "Local Coastal Program"; [4] work with Port District officials and Coastal Commission staff to resolve overlapping jurisdiction within the coastal zone; [5] withhold action on assuming the coastal permit authority pending progress on items 1 and 2; [6] report back to City Council on each of the above items) was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, we go along with the recommendation with the exception of involving Assemblyman Deddeh in this. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The MASTER PLAN FOR KIMBALL PARK and alternatives for Phase I construction were presented. Asst. to the City Manager Ballard, introduced Thomas Van Dyke, President, Van Dyke/Halsey Design Group, who stated that in October 1976 he was commissioned to conduct a Master Plan study of Kimball Park, picking up from the 1972 Master Plan which had the major complements of reorienting back fields, adding soccer, reworking and expanding the animal viewing area and related picnic facilities, relocating parking areas, additional construction on the amphitheater, recreation center and a service road; the amphitheater, recreation center and service road have been constructed. Mr. Van Dyke outlined the preliminary work on the Plan: inventory and analysis to obtain information; the social data phase of gathering (which was done via a questionnaire circulated through various committees, members to special interest groups within the City); and program development (taking all of the recreation information which is available from the questionnaire and the information that is available on existing uses from a recreation standpoint, putting those into some concrete ways and objectives on what the City wants for its parks and recreation needs and Kimball Park); the design concept; the final plan which is the Master Plan; the cost phasing (there are three alternate schemes.) Mr. Van Dyke displayed charts and maps to illustrate the various phases leading to development of the Master Plan. Mr. Van Dyke also displayed a map outlining the 13resent park facilities and listing what is in the park that is working well and what is not, and explained them to Council. Mr. Van Dyke stated that in collecting the social data they formed an Ad Hoc Committee com- prised of the Chamber of Commerce, President of the Historical Society, organized sports clubs, minority groups, public schools; 1/25/77 24 they were given questionnaires to circulate and from the question- naires returned they determined the users of the park have been users for many years, they are less well off financially than the non -users, they tend to be minorities and have lived in National City for a number of years; there tends to be a balance of indoor and outdoor activity; the library was the most popular recreation activity with the animal viewing area and picnic area placing second; everyone who answered the questionnaire felt Kimball Park should be a major community symbol and that it should provide more open space than it does now; the real problem areas are: security, cleaner restrooms and more centralizing of services. Mr. Van Dyke continued from this information and analysis of the site, they started looking at the design process which will be used to put the present facilities and those that are wanted in a plan to show how they will affect one another; there are many conflicts in Kimball park as far as layout of facilities is concerned; the problem is which ones can and can't you live with. Mr. Van Dyke displayed the proposed Master Plan and he went over the major components of the plan for Council, stating the major element in the plan is the retention of baseball; the initial impression was that baseball dominated the park and there were other recreation activities that people desired within the park; however, their findings showed that baseball was the dominant activity of the park and should therefore be retained as a dominant activity; it is suggested that the present Little League field be upgraded with new fencing and also a hub concept with a new field located for the Pony League (and these would be structured ball fields, possible grassed in areas); Allen Field has been pushed up into Kimball Bowl which utilizes Kimball Bowl to a greater degree; the plan showed pedestrian walkways through the park which are accessible to emergency vehicles so there can be a reasonable amount of security and easy access to the park; another major element is the relocation of the animal viewing area, the zoo, the tiny tots and the picnic area; the plan would open up this space and extend a parking area for 43 vehicles into the park; through traffic to the public would be closed off on "A" Avenue; the tennis courts would be relocated; and a jogging trail with exercise stations along the way would be added. Mr. Van Dyke said the Master Plan calls for a selection of three alternatives: [1] improvement of the animal viewing area, picnic and tot lot area; [2] move of Allen Field, and addition of a soccer field; [3] move of tennis courts and new lighting. [4] parking; [5] ground drain- age. Mr. Van Dyke explained in detail; and said they want to utilize the existing picnic area (it can be done by retaining the present grade) and move the zoo south between the Little League Fields (without affecting its use or function, and expanded in size and elimination of the security problem); the parking addition would run $11,000; picnic area, $12,000; tot lot, $5,000; animal viewing area, $48,000; landscape, $36,000; the total being $112,000. Mr. Van Dyke said under item 2 (the moving of Allen Field), the grading would run $15,000; fencing $11,000, irrigation $58,000; restroom restoration cost is unknown, landscape $27,000, for a total of $110,000. Mr. Van Dyke stated under Item 3 (moving of the tennis courts and new lighting for those facilities, two tennis courts and adjacent parking for about ten cars), the new courts $25,000; lighting $13,000, walk $4,000; parking $7,000, landscape $9,500, for a total of $58,500. Mr. Van Dyke said supplemental items could be the addition of parking at $350 per space; which includes access road; underground drainage and box culvert which would run $840,000 and which would get the water through the park; an alternate scheme would be three eight -foot diameter pipes at $300 a foot or $427,000. Mr. Ballard stated the Park and Recreation Advisory Board recommended alternative number 1 (enlarging the zoo and tiny tot). Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, we approve the Master Plan and accept the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board on' the acceptance of Phase 1. Mr. Van Dyke stated that part of the problem in the park is flooding; and if this Phase 1 is approved, if there are capital improvement funds 1/25/77 j 25 available, some money be expended to extend this drainage. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Ballard to draw up a plan and bring in exact figures on the cost of such drainage. There was discussion. The need for additional parking was questioned. Mr. Van Dyke stated the questionnaire was sent out to ;00 people and 200 were returned. ARTHUR S. MALEY (former Director Parks and Recreation), 3433 Eleanor Place, was present and stated the 1972 Kimball Park Plan could have been implemented at a lesser cost; he questioned the public input on the plan and stated that the relocation of Allen Field into Kimball Bowl and the relocation of the tennis courts and zoo would be unnecessary expenses and would give less service to the users of the park. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstain: Reid. The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 29, dated February 1, 1977, in the amount of $47,539.05 (Warrants Nos. 56562 through 56744); Payroll for the period January 1-15, 1977 in the amount of $153,385.30 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Payroll and Warrant Register be paid. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Application for person to person transfer of type 48, ON -SALE GNERAL PUBLIC PREMISES LICENSE from Walter J. Roha and Esther M. Roha to Harold F. Dodds, dba GOLDEN BARREL, 710 National Avenue, was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. The Director of Public Works' recommendation to approve CHANGE ORDER #1 to contract with R.S. Construction Company on 2ND STREET DRAIN (change order would grant a new completion date of January 20, 1977) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Director's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstain: Pinson. (City Attorney McLean left Council Chambers at 9:27 p.m. and returned at 9:30 p.m.) The Director of Public Works' recommendation to set a HEARING for the APPROPRIATION OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS for engineering and inspection fees related to the reconstruction of sewer lines EDA Project 07-51-00721 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Public Works Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Director of Public Works' recommendation to DENY EXEMPTION from requirements to install ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS adjacent to 1126 "C„ Avenue (Donald Chase) was presented. DONALD CHASE, 1223 E. 7th Street, was present and explained the uses and problems of this dead-end alley, and stated he would be willing to pay for improv- ing the alley, but no one else would. Mayor Morgan directed Director of Public Works.Hoffland to meet with Mr. Chase and show him how to put in the improvements. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstain: Dalla, Reid. The Director of Public Works, recommendation to approve DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS adjacent to 1338 ROOSEVELT; David Barrajas, owner, has applied for a 5-year deferral, but because no 1911 Act petitions are being circulated at this time, a 15-year deferral wou would be more appropriate, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/25/77 26 The TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE'S recommendations made at the meeting of January 12, 1977: A. "A" Avenue be established a one-way street northbound between National Avenue and Plaza Boulevard. (a) signs be..installed on 12th Street at 91A44 Avenue indicating "CAUTION: EMERGENCY VEHICLES") B. Sixty feet of red curb be installed in front of "Arby's" on the west side of Highland Avenue at 20th Street, were presented. Councilman Dalla stated in regard to making "A" Avenue one-way from National to 12th, it might alleviate the problems of the Police Department but would create a problem for the other City employees who park in the upper lot; when they exit City hall they'll have to go down the hill to the left and stop at 12th and this might compount the problem the Police Department has and inconvenience City employees; he would propose as an alternative that it be made one-way from the entrance to the parking lot which is adjacent to the tot lot area above the park so that the people exiting can either go right or left and/thetsame time, the Police Department would have what they want. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Morgan the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendation be amended to make it one-way from the parking lot north to 12th. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the other items be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Pinson expressed his concern over the Traffic Safety Committee's not sending to Council items that they have denied. City Engineer Hoffland stated the Committee is a Mayor's Committee and constituted by Resolution; the recommendations they make come to the Mayor and Council direct; items that are not approved appear on the minutes and they are gotten to the Counci; the other alternative would be automatic appeal to every case that has been denied. Councilman Pinson stated he requested a stop sign at the corner of 9th and C to stop the north/south traffic on C Street from crossing 9th. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, a stop sign be put at 9th and "C". Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid. Nays: Dalla, Morgan. Item 25. Request for City Council approval to move the two story wood frame house presently located at 1311 Roosevelt Avenue to Kimball Square to be situated southerly of Kimball House between 9th Street and Plaza Blvd. on the east side of "A" Avenue. (It was announced at Pre -Council Conference the house had been sold as a residence.) No action was taken. CONSENT CALENDAR Item 26. Letter from County of San Diego stating the South Bay Branch Office of the Revenue & Recovery Department is considering a move to Southland Industrial Park and staff may subsequently recommend to Board of Supervisors the holding of a public meeting to discuss the proposed lease. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The Buidling & Housing Director's memo regarding DAMAGE by renter to KIMBALL COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ANNEX and recommending that he be authorized to require future renters to post a bond when (1) Certificate of Insurance cannot be obtained, or (2) Certificate of Insurance is not required but the Director believes City interest requires such protection was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Director's request. Carried by unanimous vote. National City Police Officer's Association memo suggesting an ACTUARIAL STUDY be made by PERS to obtain exact figures to be used to implement 2% AT 50-YEAR RETIREMENT was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn stated this study would take approxi- mately three weeks. 1/25/77 27 A letter from CPO regarding PROPOSITION 2 FUNDS was presented. The letter stated that if an allocation priority plan is approved, the total County allocation will appear in the next State Budget Bill and it will be necessary for any jurisdiction to apply for funds for any individual project; therefore, if the County or any city is ready to apply for the Bond Act funds, an allocation priority plan must be developed by March 1977. City Manager Osburn suggested that Asst. to the City Manager Ballard look into the application for funds. CITY MANAGER - No report. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS - None. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. The meeting closed at 9:45 p.m. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. ( City Cleric City o National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City, California, at the regular meeting of February 8, 1977. EiCorrections No corrections 6 P /%?%J' Mayor City of National City, California 1/25/77