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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 03-22 CC MIN77 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA March 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, Dana, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None.. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gill, Gerschler, Newberry, 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 Mr. Sherman Scott, St. Mary's Catholic Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 81. 1977 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK," April 18-23. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the_proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Mr. Lee Lindsey. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS Mayor Morgan proposed appointment of Councilman Ralph A. Pinson as Vice Mayor (one-year term). Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Mayor's appointment. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these Resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,293, "A Resolution of the City Council for the City of National City authorizing Appropriation and Transfer of Funds to Cover the Increase in Costs of Turf Vacuum Sweeper for the Park 'Department," was listed on the Agenda but not presented. Resolution No. 12,294, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (Guadalupe Carrillo and Petra Carrillo)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, RsglUtion No. 12,294, be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,295, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF CHULA VISTA'S POUND FACILITIES AND SERVICES." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, this Resolution be held over one week for the City Manager to look over. There was discussion.. Second and motion was withdrawn. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,295 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,296, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING NOTICE OF COMPLETION (HEADQUARTERS FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION, SPECIFICATION NO, 801)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,296 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,297, "Resolution Accepting Work and Authorizing Filing Notice of Completion (Drainage Construction, Melrose and 2nd Street, Spec,. No. 858)," was listed on the Agenda Mt not presented 3/22/77 78 Resolution No. 12,298, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING _CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR A CITY MEASURE AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, -Resolution No. 12,298 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No, 12,299, "RESOLUTION EMPLOYING ORRICK, HERRINGiON, ROWLEY AND SUTCLIFFE AS BOND COUNSELS FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN CONNECTION WITH FINANCING THE ACQUISITION OF THE SWEETWATER WATER SYSTEMS." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,299 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (first reading) Ordinance No. 2/22/77-1, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1163 Governing the Use of Taximeters in Taxicabs." ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1560 (a/aa/77-2), "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 1558 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, DANCES, DANCE HALLS AND CABARETS IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1560 (2/R2/77-2) be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Abstain: None. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY No report. REFERRALS The Interim City Manager's memo regarding the LIONS CLUB'S request for bingo and;beer permit during FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, stating the current State penal code and National City Municipal Code definitions of those authorized to put on bingo games would preclude a bingo permit for the N.C. Lions Club for the Fourth of _July; however, serving of alcoholic beverage at a picnic, or Fourth of July, presents no different problem than in the past years was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this request be granted, the beer permit be allowed and the bingo not allowed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dallas Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Directp r-'s request for ratification of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 37 dated March 22, 1977, in the amount of $65,889.79 (Warrants Nos. 57200 through 57249) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dallas Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. The Director of Public Works' recommendation that CHANGE ORDER NO. 3, Headquarters Fire Station Reconstruction, Spec. No. 801, be approved was listed on the agenda and was approved under Resolution No. 12,296. Mr. Richard Garrett's offer to PURCHASE City -owned REAL PROPERTY (I0th Street and "R" Avenue)' ($7,000.00 for the parcel of land at loth and R Streets subject to appropriate permits being obtainable to construct a single family home within four -six weeks of the nego- tiation of the offer to purchase) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this be referred to staff with Council's concept that we favor the sale of this property but that we will _getsome bids as f..ar as the uroDert3L value and it should oo to bid. There was _-- 3/22/77 79 discussion. Councilman Dalia stated he has proposed this property for park land in the past and thinks it unwise to sell a lot that could be utilized for park purposes and later buy a piece of property at whatever inflated rate it might be. Mayor Morgan stated the people in the neighborhood have said in the past they are not interested in a park in that area. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dallas CONSENT CALENDAR Item 21. Request from Vido Artukovich & Sons, Inc., for a temporary USE PERMIT to locate a 100 square foot commercial coach at the construction yard at Ninth and "C" Avenue for the duration of their City sewer project; Item 22. Notification from City of Vista of intent to sell surplus real property; Item 23. Copy of City of Chula Vista resolution urging continued service along the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Company's San Diego to Imperial Valley line. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of Items 21, 22 and 23. Carried by unanimous vote. Item 24, Planning Commission Resolution No. 17-77, approving an application for ZONE VARIANCE to allow a THEATRICAL STUDIO and theatre offering live performances with less than the required amount of off- street parking on property located at 500 East Plaza Boulevard (Lamb's Players, Inc.); Item 25. Planning Commission Resolution No. 18-77, approving an application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow a theatrical studif) arkd theatre offering live performances on property located at 500 East Plaza Boulevard (Lamb's Players, Inc.). In answer to the question: "If the parking problems increase can this permit be revoked?'j Planning Director Gerschler stated if the terms and condi- tions of the permit were violated, Council could have a hearing and after that revoke it for cause. City Attorney McLean stated Council Would be waiving the parking restrictions by approvubg the variance saying they don't have to comply with the City ordinance on parking; the parking then would not be a basis for removing the Conditional Use Permit; a new owner could come in with a use allowed by the variance and the parking requirements will have been waived. There was further discussion. Moved by Morgan, the Conditional Use Permit be approved for one year. Died for lack of second. Planning Director Gerschler advised if Council wished to attach new conditions the matter should be set for hearing. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, these two items 124 and 25) be set for public hearing., Carried by unanimous vote. Item 26. Planning Commission Resolution No. 19-77, approving an application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow SALES, SERVICE AND INSTALLATION OF AM, FM, CB and other, recording/listening devices to include auto burglar alarms and total home security devices to be installed in home and auto on property located at 205 Highland Avenue (Randy B. Winters); Item 27. Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-77, DENYING without prejudice an application for ZONE VARIANCE to allow a room addition four feet one inch (4'1") from an existing dwelling in lieu of requir- ed fifteen feet (15') on property located at 1141 EAST SECOND STREET (Luis Barajas) was listed on the Agenda but was being held over; Item 28, Planning Commission Resolution No. 21-77, approving an application for PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to allow EXPANSION of PLAZA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER, adding additional retail space and parking immediately east of and abutting the existing shopping center at 3100-3126 Plaza Boulevard (Plaza Commercial, Ltd.); Item 29. Planning Commission Resolution No. 22-77, approving an application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow the RETAIL SALE OF NEW AND USED MERCHANDISE - novelties, notions, glass items and small pottery, on property located at 117 East Eighth Street (Ernest J. O'Brien). Moved by Dalla, seconded by t'amacbo, Items No.. 26, 2a, and 29 be approved_ Carried by unanimous vote. 3/22/77 80 PUBLIC HEARINGS The HEARING on proposed AMENDMENTS to the National City GENERAL PLAN (GP--1-77) (Planning Commission recommended to continue Item 1 to June 13, 1977 [Item 1, to show the properties located on the north and south side of 24th Street, between Newell Avenue and Las Palmas Park, -for "Residential" use. Specific denisty to be determined by the Planning Commission at the public hearing.); to approve Items2: 3a,33, 3c, 3d, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 [Item 2, to change the land use designation on the property at the SE corner of 8th Street and Euclid Avenue from "Neighborhood Commercial" to "General Commercial," Item 3a, to change the land use designation from "Residential 16-20 Dwelling Units/Acre" to "Residential 11-15 Dwelling Units/Acre" the properties bounded by East 4th Street on the north, "V" Avenue on the west, East 5th Street on the south, and a line parallel to and 50 feet west of Euclid Avenue on the east; Item 3b, to change the land use designation from "Medical" to "Residential 11-15 Dwelling Units/Acre: the property at 2226 East 5th Street; Item 3c, to change the land use designation frsm "General Commercial" and "Open Space" to "Residential 6-10 Dwelling Units/Acre" the properties at 2337 East 13th Street; Item 3d, to change the land use designation from "General Commercial" to "Residential 6-10 Dwelling Units/Acre" the property at 841 East 28th Street; Item 4. to change the land use designation on the northerly 140 feet of Parcel "C" of Parcel Map #3114 located at the northeast corner of Plaza Boulevard and proposed extension of "N" Avenue from "Residential 21-30 Units/Acre" to "General Commercial;" Item 5, to change the land use designation on the ML (Manufacturing Light) zoned property on the south side of 8th Street and west of I-5 Freeway from "Military" to "Light Industrial;' Item 6, to change the land use designation on the vacant parcel 150 feet east of Harbison Avenue on the north side of Plaza Boulevard (3100 block) from "Neighborhood Commercial" to "General Commercial;" Item 7, to change the land use designation on the property at 1709 East 16th Street from "Residential 6-10 Dwelling Units/Acre" to "Residential 11-15 Dwelling Units/Acre"; Item 8, to add to the Redevelopment Survey Areas, shown on Figure 1 of the National City General Plan, the amended Redevelopment Survey Areas adopted by City Council Resolutions No. 12,215 and 12,216.) was held at this time. The City Clerk stated written protest of Walter Hartwell, co-owner Rodriguez -Hartwell Paradise Valley Mortuary was received, City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and City Clerk's Affidavit of Mailing Notice pf Hearing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler displayeda map outlining the properties in question. Planning Director Gerschler stated the applicant for Item I requested the hearing be continued to June 13 at which time the Planning Commission will bear it again; this is part of a package, Council is required by state law to keep General Plan changes: together so rather than confuse the record this package will be kept together and they are suggesting send this back to the Planning Commission for hearing. Moved'by Pinson, seconded by Della, Item 1 be Deferred back to Planning Commission and hearing be set for June 13, Carried by unanimous vote. Planning Directs>r Gerschler stated Item 2 concerns property at the corner of 8th Street and Euclid Avenue, proposed change from "Neighborhood -Commercial" to "General --Commercial",'. the Planning Commission recommended in favor; staff does not concur; staff feels that the General Plan should be observed and held intact. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, we deny the Planning Commission's recommendation. WALTER HAR::TWE,I.i,., co-owner of Rodriguez -Hartwell Mortuary, was present spoke against the zone change saying roughly 75% of the people contactedin the area have signed a petition in opposition to this fast food outlet going in at this location (Mr. Hartwell handed the petition to Mayor Morgan); several ministers and priests have also signed the petition. Nr: Hartwell read letters from: the Centro de Familia, Inc., a non- profit group (which tualp.R. Mesc3.4-an—Americasl people) in opposition 3/22/77 81 to the fast food outlet; Mr. J. Bowman, former owner of Chief's ARCO Service Station at 2400 E. 8th Street stating it was a dangerous corner for making entry and exits; and Ir. & Mrs. Enic Bowles who expressed concern about the noise and traffic problems if Jack -in -the -Box were next door to the mortuary. Mr. Hartwell stated that this would have an adverse effect on businesses already located in the area which include a hospital, Friendship Manor, Friendship Nursing Home, income supplement housing for low-income people in the area, retirement apartments, medical offices, convalescent hospital and a church. Mr. Hartwell pave the letters to the Mayor for the record. Also present in the audience was a group of people carrying picket signs against Jack -in -the -Box. Councilman Pinson stated eventually some type of business has to go in on that corner, the owner can't continue to pay taxes on a piece of ground he can't put a business on; he encouraged Mr. Hartwell to plan ahead. In answer to a question from Councilman Dalla, Mr. Hartwell stated there are 32 off-street parking spaces at the mortuary. RAYMOND R. RAYMONDE, Director of Real Estate Research and Director of Corporate Research for Foodmaker, Inc., was present and stated that a rather emotional appeal has been made regarding this property, however, under the present neighborhood zoning, Jack -in -the -Box can build an installa- tion at that location with the exception of the drive-thru facility, they are just asking for a variance on that one condition; Jack -in -the - Box employs about 30% Chicano in their stores; they are probably the largest non -governmental or farm labor employer of Chicanos in that area; they hope to provide at least 40 full-time jobs for the young people in the community through this facility; they are good neighbors; they are probably the highest and best use for this piece of property that has been idle for over a year; this property has been on the market and available to both the mortuary and anyone else within the community and they took the opportunity to purchase; they are established along- side mortuaries throughout the nation; there are ones established in Long Beach and Los Angeles; there has yet to be a mortuary close down that is next to a Jack -in -the -Box, the one in Long Beach has been there for 20 years. Councilman Della asked Mr. Raymonde if without the drive-thru variance they would still intend to go in on that corner. Mr. Raymonde stated that a decision would have to be made regarding this, there are outlets without the drive-thru facility. CHARLES KERCH, owner of the apartments located at 2424 E. 8th Street, was present and stated that his manager has discussed this with the residents and they are very much opposed to this going in and particularly if it is open after midnight and opens before 6:00 a.m. in the morning. Mr. Kerch said he has an interest in the two fast food operations across the street which close at 9:00 p.m. and he doesn't feel Jack -in -the -Box is compatible with their usage; he also owns the Jack -in -the -Box across from Two Guys but there isn't a house within a mile of that operation. HERMAN ASTECERAN, 2426 East Division Street, President of Interior Azteca Club, was present and stated his club represents 120 members; they have made pre -need arrangements with Rodriguez -Hartwell Mortuary and they picked that particular mortuary because it's quiet; the club doesn't want to see Jack -in -the -Box go in next door to disrupt the quiet and solitude. Councilman Reid stated that the petition Mr. Hartwell presented to Council contained names of Chula Vista and San Diego people and he wanted that noted; also some business would event- ually have to go into that one location and it's rare to be able to do something in town that someone won't protest. Motion to deny carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Campbell called hearings 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. MIKE ROBERTS, an attorney representing Jim Piere and Nick Debes, the applicants of Item 7, stated he would have facts tc present to Council, if needed in considering this General Plan change which had been approved by the Planning Commission. Councilman Pinson asked Planning Director Gerschlex to explain Item 6 more fully (to change the land use designation 3/22/77 82 on the vacant parcel 150 feet east of Harbison Avenue on the north side of Plaza from "Neighborhood Commercial" to "General Commercial"). Mr. Gerschler stated this was east of the Thrifty Gas Station, facing on Plaza Blvd. directly across the street from the new shopping center at the southeast corner of Plaza and Harbison; the change would allow a fast food establishment with drive-thru; the General Plan shows "Neighborhood Commercial", the new shopping center at Plaza and Harbison wanted to put in a similar restaurant and were told they couldn't and they didn't; the new center east of this property is "Neighborhood Commercial", they wanted to put in a fast food restaurent, were .told they couldn't and they didn't; now this property which lies half way between the two is also "Neighborhood Commercial" on both the General Plan and zoning map and their opinion would be that clusters of uses of neighborhood commercial must be compatible with each other and to preserve that, the existing "Neighborhood Commercial" is the correct zone. MARTIN THOMILSON, 3511 Camino del Rio South, representing CHAR -BURGER was present and displayed a rendering of the building proposed for this site; and said Char - Burger is trying to present a new image and this building will reflect that; it will be an 1800 sq. ft. sit-down family rest- aurant; it does have take-out facilities; they can put the facility as -is on this property but what they can't do is have the drive-thru facility; that from an economic standpoint represents 30% of the revenue; the difference between this particular location and Jack -in -the -Box is that there are no residences around this building, (on(Olive Street there is one row of residences) behind them is a large drainage ditch and behind them a open field of seven acres which is in Escrow to a developer for a proposed shopping center; their immediate neighbor is a Thrifty Service Station, behind is an Alpha Beta. Mr. Thomilson stated that they would not be open 24-hours, it would be a lunch and dinner facility mainly; the traffic flow would be adequate if a customer wanted to stay in his car, obtain his goods and exit on the street. Councilman Pinson stated his concern is that it may tend to draw some undesirables.into the neighborhood that is close to a resi- dential section. Mr.lh mlinson stated that the entire block with the exception of the homes on Olive is going to be solid commercial. Councilman Dalla asked if without the drive-thru they would still open in the area. Mr. Thomlinson stated this is a secondary site at best so without it economically they could not go ahead. (Mayor Morgan adjourned the Sweetwater Water Authority from 8:30 p.m. to next Tuesday, March 29 at 7:30 in these Chambers.) JERRY THATCHER, 1966 Hornblend, San Diego, representing Char -Burger, was present and spoke in regard to the possibility of their location being a gathering place for undesirables, saying they presently operate 12 locations throughout the County and none of these has a gathering situation; it is not a hang-out for young people; most of the time this place will be closed by 10:00 p.m., on the weekends they may be open until 10-12 p.m.; the capital investment in the proposed building is great and they wish to present a famil-style restaurant; because of the high investment in the facility, they must be able to generate enough volume in order to justify that type of investment.. No one else came forward to speak. Moved by Pinson, the Public Hearing be closed and all other items be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Item 6 be denied. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid. Nays: Pinson. Abstain: Morgan. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the Public Hearing be closed and the Planning Commission's recommendations on the other items be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on APPEAL OF SITE PLAN DENIAL -proposed 32-unit apart- ment complex as shown on proposed site plan prepare by Walter Keutzing, Architect (SUN CANYON APARTMENTS, DONALD J. BURKHART) 3/22/77 83 was held at this time. Planning Director Gerschler said Planning Commission recommended upholding the Planning Department decision that this property is subdividable this is an interpretative case; the finding was made by Staff that this is subdividable; the property owner and their representatives felt that it was not, the difference being, if it's subdividable it's limited to one dwelling unit per lot; if the finding is made that it's not subdividable, then they can develop it with an apartment house if Council could not make a finding favorable to them tonighu, they still have remedies, they can file zone variances and zone changes to come up at a later date. DONALD J. BURKHART, 8238 Sugarman Drive, La Jolla, the owner of the property, was present and stated he asked the Planning Department if this particular land was a legal building site and it was understood that it was; they gave it to him in writing that it is a legal building site for 52 dwelling units, if not subdividable; if it is subdividable, it should be as an R-1 single family residence; Mr. Burkhart stated that this particular plot of ground consists of 5.17 acres and has no street access within the confines of National City; and without any street access within the City's jurisdiction it is not subdividable. City Attorney McLean stated that is not the law of the State; State Planning Law does not require a subdivision to have access to the jurisdiction that processes the subdivision maps; therefore, that issue would not be relevant in this matter. Mr. Burkhart stated the site is landlocked on all sides, it has one street coming from the San Diego side that cul-de-sacs out at San Diego City limits; the terrain where the street ends falls away in a 50 foot cliff; and again this area is not subdividable; he was requesting that the zoning allowing up to 52 dwelling units be permitted; in his case he is asking that 32 units be permitted on this site. WALTER KUETZING, architect who has assisted Mr. Burkhart with his proposal, was present and stated this is a very unusual piece of property mainly because of the terrain; it's a deep canyon and lacks proper access; if you could assume there was a subdivision there and also assume an emergency arose that required fire or police protection (and that would have to be National City's), this seriziee having to come through the City of San Diego could prevent fulfillment of duty. Mr. Kuetzing stated they would like to keep the majority of the area as open space, possibly for the use by the citizens of the City for park; this canyon connects further down with San Diego with a privately held ballebark and San Diego has told them they would like to have one continuous park there eventually; they would like to use the buildable portion and not increase the density one bit but simply do it on a reasonable basis; they would combine the units on the northeast portion of the property (where there is a mesa to which they have legal access) to a private easement which will connect with the National City portion of Rachael Avenue; this is a 40 foot easement; it would not suffice for a public street, but would be acceptable for a planned unit development; the question of the number of apart5,ients is relative. The area cannot be subdivided on the basis of one-house/one-lot and have legal size lots; this is the reason for the cluster -type devel- opment, which could be served by the private easement within National City; the rest of the canyon can be worked with. There was discussion. MovectOvil Morgan, seconded by Dallas the public hearing be closed and/ approve the Planninis g Commsion recommen- dation. Planning - Director Gerschler stated that if Council finds the .property is subdividable, Mr. Burkhart still can request a zone change or a variance; tonight the only issue is whether or not the area is subdividable. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Della, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. The HEARING on SPECIFIC PLAN FOR 19th Street between Granger and Rachael. Avenues (SP-19-76) as held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Hearing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler said Planning Commission recommended adopting the 3/22/77 84 specific plan establishing location of a new street right-of-way for 19th Street in accordance with Drawing 3416-D and Public Works Department Report #150. No one spoke in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the Public Hearing be closed and the Planning Commission's recommendations be approved. In answer to Councilman Reid's question. Planning Director Gerschler stated the Engineer has estimated that approximately four houses would have to be bought and it would probably be quite a number of years before the plan would be implemented; the four houses are located on the north and south side of 19th Street at Granger and Rachael; this specific plan would be consistent with the General Plan. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN #9-1977 containing recommendations by the Interim City Manager (oppose AB 76, proposal to reserve City authority to regulate maintenance of historic and special interest vehicles; oppose AB 20, "Vested Right" to complete subdivisions proposed; oppose AB 529, Business inventory tax exemption; support SB 90, funding for high rise fire standards; support SB 340, state personal income taxes, City utility user tax deduction). Moved by Della, seconded by Camacho, Ordered filed by unanimous vote. SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION'S LETTER regarding National City's partic- ipation in "Ride a Bus Day" promotions (promotion is geared to employ- ees, whereby a prearranged day is set aside by management to conduct the "Ride a Bus Day"; the idea is to inform all personnel to how they can ride the bus to work and return home efficiently; San Diego Transit staff provides all graphics andpublic information material and be on hand to answer questions and choose the correct bus routes) was pre- sented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. DON CRIB and LYNN MONTE2' request that their property at 3362 Valley Road be ANNEXED to National City was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this be held over until next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. The Police Chief's recommendation that two officers be permitted to attend F.B..I. NATIONAL ACADEMY to participate in training sessions beginning 7/10/77 and 12/1/77 (The purpose is for Administrative, Managerial and Executive purposes, so that the officer can return and train members of his department in various aspects of law enforcement; part of the training is to make an instructor of the officer so that he can pass his education and training on to subordinates. The F.B.I. will pay the round trip airflight to Quantico, Virginia; the officers will be housed at the F.B.I. National Academy where they will receive free board and room and medical needs; the F.B.I. suggests that each officer be given $5.00 a day incidental expenses while at the academy.) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Chief's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The General Chairman, 30TH ANNUAL MAYTIME BAND REVIEW'S letter request- ing support of their PROGRAM BOOK and stating a committee member will be in contact with the City was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Delia, this item be held over until the next regular meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER City Manager Gill stated Item No. 4 in the new LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN, SB 508, requires certain procedures for the removal of Police Chiefs and it is his recommendation that Council go on record as opposing SB 508 as written. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Mana9er's recommendation. Carried,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstain: Della. 3/22/77 85 PLANNING The Planning Commission's remmendation that TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP for two lots between 15th and 16th Streets east of Lanoitan Avenue (2915 E. 16th Street, PALM HOMES) be approved subject to five conditions: (a) sewer fees of $150.00 be paid as required by the Director of Building & housing; (b) a 30 foot wide street dedication exists for 15th Street across the northerly side of the parcel; this street shall be shown on the tentative map; (c) the map shall be monumented, showing found and set monuments; (d) the final map shall have a covenant, approved as to form and content by the City Attorney, attached to it, providing for a 15 foot wide driveway access lane across the west side of Parcel 1, to the benefit of Parcel 2; said access lane to be vacated and driveway improvements thereon removed whenever street improvements are constructed within 15th Street connecting Parcel 2 and an improved public street; (e) the final parcel map shall not be approved or recorded until an agreement between the property owner and the City for timely comple- tion of all public improvements required herein, with suitable security attached, has been accepted by the City Council was present- ed. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Della, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Planning staff's recommendation that resolution of intent be adopted TO VACATE portion of 7TH STREET AND "Q" AVENUE (southeasterly corner), a public hearing date be set and Planning Commission recommendation be considered at that time was presented. Moved by Della, seconded by Pinson, a resolution of intent be adopted and a public hearing be set to consider the staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN PINSON stated the Mayor was successful in organizing a COMMUNITY ALERT GROUP on Lanoitan; he feels that there should be a community alert group in several areas around town; this would be a self-help unit to assist the police in fighting crime in the neighborhoods, a neighborhood civic pride group to promote a better image in their local community; a citizens sounding panel to inform the Council of their local problems; this kind of group could be highly successful in getting to the root of the problems in their immediate neighborhood. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, we start taking action to establish more of these groups in other parts of town. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN REID stated he's very happy with the progress being made with the new sewer in town; however, at Division and "D" in the 200-300 block over the week -end there was a ditch that was open and prevented people from getting in and out of their driveways; someone should be available from the Engineering Department on week -ends to handle situations like this. Don Newberry, Asst. Dir. of Public Works, stated there are people on call and that he and Mr. Hoff land personally talked to the inspector on the job on Friday and told him to have that material removed by quitting time. City Manager Gill stated the contractor is supposed to have a man on duty available all week long and they will get back with the contract inspector to make sure he's aware of these problems and try to avoid them in the future. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO reported on his trip with the SAN DIEGO TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD from Edmonton, Toronto, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Dallas; it was a cold and rushing trip but he believes he saw enough to understand the problems that would accompany the development of a rail system in San Diego; he's glad he was given the opportunity to take the trip. MAYOR MORGAN stated the City Attorney should look into the matter of Encounter Groups; instead of massage parlors they are having talk 3/22/77 86 groups; it's serious and the City is going to have to do something about it; when massage parlors started in San Diego, National City passed an Ordinance prohibiting them; we don't want these people to move into National City. MAYOR MORGAN said a beautiful tree hasteen placed in Kimball Park and the City needs more of them. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, we adjourn until next Tuesday at 7:30 in these Chambers. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m. C City Cle+*k 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 April 5, 1977. 0 Correction ! "f No correcions Ma City of National ity, California 3/22/77