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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 06-14 CC MIN150 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA June 14, 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: Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Gill, McCabe, McLean, Newberry. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Gill followed with invocation by the Rev. Atwell Stewart, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES City Clerk Campbell requested approval of the minutes of June 7, 1977 be deferred one week. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Morgan proposed the appointment of Councilman Dalla to the Policy Task Force - Growth Management. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, in favor of the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS HELEN TAYLOR, 2320 E. 16th Street, a member of the San Diego Youth Symphony Orchestra was present to request Council's financial assistance to enable her to accompany the Orchestra on a concert tour of Costa Rica; she was the only member of the symphony living in National City and would consider herself a representative of the City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this be referred to the City Manager for a report to be brought before Council at next meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. HENRY VACA, 170 Milan Street, Chula Vista, was present and distributed a letter to Council detailing the fact that Mr. Vaca and his fiance, Dora Enriquez, had booked Kimball Hall for their wedding reception to be held from 2-6 July 30th on March 18; since that time they have had invitations printed and many of their relatives are coming from Mexico to attend the wedding and reception; they are aware of the problems at the hall with damage being done by those using it; however, they are not planning on serving alcoholic beverages and it is to be held midafternoon, they would like Council permission to proceed. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Mr. Vaca be allowed to use the hall as planned. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Councilman Reid asked the City Manager to check on how many applica- tions had been filed for use of the hall prior to Council's action on June 7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, these Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Resolution No. 12,374, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR LIBRARY/HISTORY ARCHIVES ADDITION." Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, Resolution No. 121 374 be adopted. There was discussion. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. City Attorney McLean stated three affirmative 6/14/77 votes are needed to spend money. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, this item be put on the Agenda next week. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Resolution No. 12,375, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, AUTHORIZING AEROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE UNBUDGETED RESERVE FOR DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURE DUE TO TERMINATION." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,375 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Resolution No. 12,376, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE 20 FOOT WIDE ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN 20TH AND 21ST STREETS, BETWEEN NATIONAL AND ROOSEVELT AVENUES." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,376 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Reid. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Prior to reading of Resolution No. 12,377, (authorizing Execution of an Agreement between the City and S.D. Transit Corporation) Mayor Morgan stated this was discussed in pre -Council, three proposals were made, staff feels that the third proposal is the one to work with. CLAUDE PAGE, Transit Coordinator, S.D. Transit Corp., was present and said he brought three alternates with him, with alternate three, Route 100, the Express Stop bus that comes from the Imperial Beach area south of Chula Vista and stops in National City going on to San Diego, the stop will be abandoned in National City; the bus will not make a stop in National City and the first stop will be at the 32nd Street Naval Station; this will save the City approximately $90,000 for the fiscal year. Mr. Page continued they propose that Rte. 12 and 12-A service be reduced by eliminating the first trip in the morning and the last four trips at night, which means the City will have service from approximately 6AM to 7PM Mr. Page said alternate 3, in addition, recommends the abandonment of the old National City routing via 13th, Cleveland and 24th, that route presently is serving 8 boarding passeng- ers a day and would allow the City to retain•service on Rte. 13; that saving would reduce the cost to the City by approximately $19,000. Route 13, the present proposal is that the turn -back service at 21st and "L" would be abandoned, those trips would turn back at the City limits; the remaining trip on hourly service would come down Highland, go over 18th, down "L" Street and because of the previous action by Council concerning traffic on "L" Street, they will develop a routing with Council's approval to bring the bus back to Highland Avenue by a route to be determined ln the next few weeks; this would result in a slightly increased mileage cost per route 13; however, if Council doesn't abandon Sweetwater. Heights area which is serving approximately 48 passengers a day. These two changes on 12 and 13 would become effective September 4th, which is the next change of driver schedules; Route 100 would disappear July 1. Mr. Page stated these proposals would bring the need for claiming against the LTF money which is now only approximatley $385,000 down to the point where the City would have approximately $18,000 surplus; when Route 13 is readjusted it may be dropped by another $3,000 Mr. Page stated if Council approves Alternate 3 proposal as a contract this evening, by minute action he would make the adjustments, come back to Council with an amendment to reflect that additional mileage, since adjustments would have to be made in the final budget; at that time perhaps other scheduled adjustments could be made. There was further discussion. RICH MURPHY, in charge of scheduling for the Transit Corporation, was present and stated they would look at Rte. 29 and 32, early morning and late nights, they have looked at Rte. 32 extensively in the past at both ends and National City is right in the middle of the route. Resolution No. 12,377, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan. Resolution No. 12s377 be adopted_ Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. 6/14/77 152 Resolution No. 12,378, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT AND AGREEMENT TO HOLD PROPERTY AS ONE PARCEL (C-J Co., Ltd.)" Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalia, Resolution No. 12,378 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Resolution No. 12,379, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Traffic Signals - Palm Avenue & Division Street, Spec. No. 850)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalia, Resolution No. 12,379 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Resolution No. 12,380, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Plaza Blvd. Pedestrian Activated Traffic Signal, Spec. No. 860)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,380 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Resolution No. 12,381, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Reconstruction of Euclid Avenue, Spec. No. 865)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,381 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Resolution No. 12,382, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMEND- ING "APPENDIX A" OF THE SIGN ORDINANCE (MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 18.62.030)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalia, Resolution No. 12,382 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Reid. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (first reading) Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, these Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Ordinance No. 6/14/77-1, "Pursuant to the Land Use Code (ZC-9-77, to rezone property at NW corner of Grove Street and Sweetwater Road from RS-2-FP-OF-PD to CL-FP-PD." PUBLIC HEARING The PUBLIC HEARING on intent to VACATE AND CLOSE 20TH STREET between Roosevelt and Hoover Avenues (SC-06-76) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Posting were on file. Planning Director Gerschler stated the Planning Commission recommended 20th Street between Hoover and Roosevelt is needed for public street purposes until Hoover has been improved between 18th and 20th; at that time there will be no further need for this section of 20th and it would then be vacated. City Attorney McLean stated that since the Mayor will not be able to participate in discussion or vote on this matter due to a relationship with one of the applicants; and in view of the fact that only two councilmen are left, he would suggest this hearing be continued until there is a full Council present. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, this public hearing be continued to July 12 at 7:45 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. OLD BUSINESS A recommendation from the City Librarian Council approve PLAN AND SPECIFICATIONS for Library addition and authorie advertising for bids was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Councilman Dalla stated this was on the Agenda last week to approve plans and specifications, and there were none; he understood these became available this afternoon around closing; it is ridiculous to approve something which you don't have access to. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalia. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. 6/14/77 153 NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 49, dated June 14, 1977, in the amount of $235,971.77 (Warrants Nos. 59192 through 59151) was presented. Moved by Dalia, seconded by Reid, this be ratified. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalia, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Application for ON -SALE GENERAL, PUBLIC PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSE, person transfer by Tony Bedalov, Inc., dba ANTONIO'S, 822 National Ave. was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalia, Reid. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. The Recommendation of the Director of Public Works to abandon 1911 Act Assessment District No. 188, "N" Avenue and 9th Street (City Council had accepted a petition of. more than 60% of the frontage and more than 60% of the area to improve "N" Avenue from 8th Street to Plaza Blvd. and 9th Street from "M" to "N" Avenues, and ordered the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications, preliminary assessments have been prepared. The debt limitation is exceeded by $7,093.14 and has been waived by petitioners. Petitioners have expressed dissatisfaction with the high assessments and have expressed a desire to complete a part of the works outside of the proceedings.) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Della, assessment district 188 be abandoned. Mayor Morgan stated there are some people between "N" Avenue between 8th and 9th turning on 9th from "N" to "M" -- if you eliminate the fence for the wall in there, they could reassess those people and they would go along with this; it's a bad street on "N" Avenue from 8th to 9th; they could do a two block 1911 Act in that area, or at least see what the cost is and go from there. City Attorney McLean stated if Council agrees with the Mayor that consideration should be given to reducing the scope of the project to those two blocks, he would suggest Council not abandon District 188 at this time and refer it to the City Engineer \ for study. Councilman Reid asked if there were drainage problems on "N". Asst. Director of Public Works Newberry stated there were but it's not extensive, rather nagging. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalia, this be referred to the City Engineer for further report. Mayor Morgan explained to Mrs. Bird who was present in the audience that Council was eliminating the part going through to Plaza Blvd. to her house; they will try to set up a 1911 Act where the people want it, down in the two block area from 8th Street to 9th Street and from 9th Street from "M" to "N". Carried by unanimous vote. Mrs. Bird explained she had never been contacted regarding this. ROGER BURUM, 1025 "N" Avenue, was present and asked who determined the boundaries of the area and what property owners would be involved. Mayor Morgan explained the Engineer investigates this and reports to Council. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. The Assistant City Manager's recommendation regarding the City's property insurance coverage (Current property insurance coverage expires in June; for this reason, the City's insurance broker, Cheverton Bach/ Bayly Martin & Fay have contacted available carriers and solicited the following information: Great American, $8,308; Deans Homer Insurance, $10,459; Allen Dale Insurance Brokers, declined to quote; Fireman's Fund, $6,790. The City's cost for this coverage will increase to $6,790 annually from the present rate of $5,245. It is recommended Council accept the low quote from Fireman's Fund; the City's insurance broker concurs.) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. The Assistant City Manager's recommendation regarding City's public employees blanket bond coverage. (The coverage provides for $2,500 on each employee and excess coverage of $27,500 for the position of Mayor, City Manager and City Treasurer/Finance Director. The City's policy expires in June and the City's broker, Cheverton Bach/Bayly Martin & Fay have solicited the following information from available carriers; Commercial Union, withdrew quotation of $835; Fireman's Fund, $918; Industrial Lud it3z . Declined. to Quota:- It 6/14/77 154 is recommended Council accept the low quote from Fidelity & Deposit Company; the City's insurance broker concurs.) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. The SOUTH BAY PLAYERS request for use of Kimball Hall on a rent-free basis and the City Manager's recommendation to refer this request to staff for investigation and recommendation was presented. CARLOS MCCALL, 1127 Dixon Drive, Chula Vista, Business Manager for the South Bay Players was present and stated he would return next Tuesday night to present background on the South Bay Players. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Request of Ralph Hughes, President, SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY FAIR ASSOCIATION for waiver of licenses and fees for Carnival July 6 to July 10 and the City Manager's recommendation this be referred to staff for investi- gation and recommendation was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, this be referred to staff. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent; Camacho, Pinson. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES' LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN #21-1977 was presented. City Manager Gill recommended Council oppose AB 1330 which provides some reimbursement to property owners in case their property is downzoned. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Manager's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Dalla, a letter be sent regarding AB 1455, election by districts. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. PLANNING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP - BONITA GOLF COURSE, LS-10-77 (Planning Commission recommends approval subject to three conditions: a, that the covenant and agreement provided for in Municipal Code Section 18.16.300 be submitted and approved prior to City Council approval of the final map and that said covenant and agreement will provide adequate access to a public street in accordance with Municipal Code Section 18.16.300; b, improvements consisting of grading, drainage, traffic access, parking, sewage and utilities will be guaranteed by contractual agree- ments between the property owners and/or developers and the City. The City Attorney is preparing such agreements for execution prior to the recordation of the parcel map; c, monuments shall be set on all new lot corners. The monuments shall be set prior to construction and will be guaranteed by construction agreement between the property owner and/or developers and the City.) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Recommendations of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE from the regular meeting of June 8, 1977 were presented: (a) that "A" Avenue Concept Plan be approved as presented by Community Development Director; (b) that diagonal parking be installed on McKinley Avenue between 14th and 23rd Streets; (c) that red curbing be installed along the frontage of 4002 Plaza Boulevard; (d) that 15-minute limited parking be install- ed on the South side of 12th Street w/o "A" Avenue for two parking spaces; (e) that portions of Plaza Blvd. be closed between the hours of 6:30 a.mw and 4:00 p.m. weekdays to aecnniodato the reconstruction 6/14/77 155 of sewer mains in the area. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Dalla, the recommendations be approved with the exception of item a. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstain: Reid. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, Item a be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalia. Absent: Camacho, Pinson. MAYOR CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMAN REID stated there's a small drinking fountain used by the Little League where the water comes out slowly and requested increased water pressure. MAYOR MORGAN stated he wants someone to go through the City and stop all apartments going into residential areas; survey the City to eliminate this problem; it's time to stop this. DALE FOSTER, 1101 E. 3rd Street, was present and stated a vote was taken in the City to get rid of R-4 zoning and getting R-1 zoning back to what was wanted, and this did pass; because of this he moved in after an apartment house was built and his taxes were raised about $200 a year to go back to R-1; it's fine to say we're going to stop this but the citizens will pay for it. Mayor Morgan stated the General Plan has zoned everything in the City from 1 to 5 on a lot and this is where the apartments get in; it should go back where you can only build one house per lot. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:35 p.m. City lerk CIT71 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 June 21, 1977. 0 Corrections No coffee ons MAY CITY OF NATIONAL C Y CALIFORNIA 6/14/77