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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 02-22 CC MIN52 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA February 22, 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. Hubert Campbell, Windsor Hills Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of February 1, 1977 held on February 4, 1977, and regular meeting of February 8, 1977 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OSCAR CANEDO, 1729 Cleveland Avenue, member, National School Board, was present representing a group of parents from the Lincoln Acres area; they were requesting a meeting with the Mayor and Chief of Police to help solve juvenile problems in their area; February 23rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Acres Auditorium was the time suggested. Mr. Canedo said he had a petition containing 60 signatures of parents who are,concerned with the problems in the area. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these Resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,265, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (David F. Barajas and Harriett Barajas)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 12,265 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,266, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A PRIORITY PLAN FOR EXPENDITURE UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE NEJEDLY-HART STATE, URBAN AND COASTAL PARK BOND ACT OF 1976." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,266 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,267, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Fourth Street Improvement, Spec- ification No. 859)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,267 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,268, "VACATION OF 25TH STREET BETWEEN THE WESTERLY LINE OF CLEVELAND AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF HARRISON AVENUE, AND CLEVELAND AVENUE FROM THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF 24TH STREET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF 25TH STREET." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,268 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/22/77 53 Resolution No. 12,269, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT (Justo Pardo)," Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,269 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, Resolution No. 12,270, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND HOLT ASSOCIATES FOR LIBRARY FACILITY PLANNING." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,270 be approved upon presentation of insurance and a completion date not later than May 31 for plans and specifications. TOM WILLIAMSON, 1360 Plum Street, San Diego, was present and stated his firm would have no trouble completing plans and specs. for the building by the May 31 date if the City does not delay approval. Motion carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (first reading) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this Ordinance for first reading be by title only, Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 2/22/77-1, "AN Ordinance of the City of National City to Add Chapter 6.43 to the National City Municipal Code Regulating Live Entertainment Such As Dance Halls and Cabarets to the City of National City." 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. 1556 (2/W/4-1), "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 18.32.030 TO PROVIDE THAT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES MAY BE CONSTRUCTED ON PARCELS BEARING THE 94PD - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT" ZONING DESIGNATION ON THE ZONING MAP, WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO SUCH "PD" ZONED AREAS (A-1-77)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1556 (2/i4/WW-1) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1557 (2//;/; .2), "AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZC-1-77, to add Planned Development Combining Zone [PD] to Property Bounded by Grove Street on the North and West, National City City Limit on the East, and Sweetwater Road on the South)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1557 (3//4//W-a) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - No report. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance DirectorTs request for ratification of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 33, dated February 22, in the amount of $168,727.23 (Warrants Nos. 56963 through 67020) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES from RAYMOND GOMEZ in the matter of the death of his son Anthony Gomez, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the Claim be denied and referred to City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. A request from Assistant Park Supervisor for SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL LEAVE without pay for eight months was presented. The leave would allow Asst. Park Supervisor DOUGLAS J. DUNCANSON time to complete requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in the agriculture - park administration field. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/22/77 54 The City Engineer's 1911 ASSESSMENT ACT PROCEEDING REPORT on the petition for the improvements of the east side of HOOVER AVENUE FROM 21ST STREET to Paradise Creek (south side); both sides of Hoover Avenue from Paradise Creek to 18th Street; west side of Roosevelt Avenue from 21st Street to 18th Street stating more than 60 % of the privately owned area have signed a petition to have a 1911 Act Improvement on the subject streets and staff recommends the City Council initiate 1911 Act based upon petition received with additional hearing and order City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications and report; also that 1911 Act to improve Hoover Avenue from 18th to 21st be abandonded; this later project was approved by Council on July 6, 1976 and conflicts with the subject petition was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Staff report. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. The TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE'S recommendation from its meeting of February 9, 1977 (an additional 75' of red -curb be installed on the north side of Plaza Blvd., east of "E" Avenue [Central Elementary School])was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, in favor of the recommendation. There was discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote, CONSENT CALENDAR Item 17: Planning Commission Resolution No. 13-77, approving an application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow an addition within the rear yard setback on property located at 2512 EAST SECOND STREET (PABLITO SUMABAT); Item 18: Letter from SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT inviting City to designate representative to ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PROBLEM OF SEGRAGATION AND RACIAL ISOLATION OF STUDENTS and compliance with related federal and state regulations (Mayor Morgan has noted that he will appoint Edward Ortiz, 2837 "J" Avenue as a representative). Mayor Morgan asked that Item 18 be confirmed by the Council. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation, Carried by unanimous vote. Item 17 was ordered filed by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN, #5-1977, containing the City Manager's recommendations (support of SB 4, Beverage Containers, Mandatory Refund Value, Recycling; AB 389, Advisory Nature of State Housing Element Guidelines Clarified; opposition to AB 351, Partisan Municipal Elections; SB 164, Compulsory and Binding Arbitration Mandate; support of Second Draft of Proposed State Housing Element Guidelines) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Manager's recommendations. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan, Nays: None. Abstain: Dalla. Tom Moynahan's request for approval of schedule of TOW TRUCK RATE CHANGES as listed (The rate increases are due to additional expenses such as taxes, insurance, state compensation rate increases and costs of equipment and repairs. New tow charges are: tow truck & operator - $18.50; base rate per town, $35.00; accident rate, $21.00; after first mile, $1.00 per mile. Dry run, $8.00 per run. Storage, $3.00 per vehicle per day or combination. Dolly job, $15.00. Labor at scene: tow truck and operator, $3.75 per quarter hour; Extra man, if needed $10.00 per hour) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote, The City Manager's memo attaching application by Lung Association for BIKE-A-THON to be held partially in National City, May 22, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/22/77 55 The LIONS CLUB Chairman's request of Annual Fourth of July Celebration for (1) permission to hold celebration in Kimball Park July 2, 3, 4, noon to midnight, (2) permit to sell beer, and (3) permit to play bingo was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the request. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, the motion be amended to approve everything but the bingo. There was discussion. Amendment to the motion failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Reid, Nays: Camacho, Pinson. Abstain: Morgan. Motion to approve, failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson. Nays: Dalla, Reid. Abstain: Morgan. The Chamber of Commerce's request for WAIVER of standard fees for use of KIMBALL PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING ANNEX on February 25,9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a Crime Alert Seminar for the businessmen and women of National City was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager's memo recommending that Municipal Pool TEMPERATURE be set at.a maximum of 780 was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of request. Carried by unanimous vote. The STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD'S letter requesting a council- man and staff representative be designated to participate in a TASK FORCE to study feasibility of implementing a SOLID WASTE RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY in San Diego to include evaluation of two new proposed sites was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Councilman Pinson be appointed this City's representative. Carried by unanimous vote. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California letter enclosing copy of its resolution regarding the California DROUGHT and URGING ADOPTION of a similar resolution was presented. Moved Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of request. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported on his discussion with one of the SEWER PROJECT CONTRACTORS in regard to leasing of City -owned land for a twelve month period at $200 per month. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved and he be authorized to work with the other sewer project contractors. (amended motion) Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN spoke in regard to SOLAR HEATING of the MUNICIPAL POOL, saying he would have figures in the next few weeks. Council made suggestions: that the Director of Building and Housing or the Director of Public Works prepare estimates; that the Council look at the facility at MCRD. The Mayor requested the unit be moved away from the fence. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN DALLA requested City Manager Osburn submit a timetable to Council regarding the hiring of the new City Manager. Mr. Osburn stated a meeting has been set up Friday with three other City Managers to review the applications received; when they are put in order they will be submitted to Council. MAYOR MORGAN asked City Attorney McLean if he would be in conflict of interest if he requested the Planning Commission to start proceedings to close the alley located across the street from his brother's property between 20th and 21st Street; this is a paper alley that residents in the area thought was closed. City Attorney McLean stated he would not be in conflict. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, study closing the Alley between 20th and 21st and National & Roosevelt. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/22/77 56 MAYOR MORGAN spoke regarding "no -parking" on Plaza Blvd. in front of the apartments; this is needed for children during school hours, but he proposes that a sign be erected to indicate residents can park on Saturday and Sunday. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN PINSON spoke in regard to the yellow curbing on 30th Street at Sweetwater High, sayinghe would like to see this referred to TSC also. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this item also be sent to the Traffic Safety Committee, Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MAYOR stated he has received a letter from Hartwell Mortuary; protesting the proposed Jack -in -the -Box adjacent to their property. this item will be before Council soon and he requested the Clerk to attach the protest to the Agenda when it comes up. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:15 p.m. City Ct rk City�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 March 8, 1977. Corrections No corrections City of National City, California 2/22/77