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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 11-08 CC MIN271 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA NO3J2MBER 8, 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, Dalia, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Gill, Hoffland, McCabe, McLean. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Gill followed with invocation by City Mananger Gill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 25, 1977 be approved, Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pinson. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TEEN CHALLENGE WEEK," November 13-20, 1977. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mike Jackson, Director of San Diego Teen Challenge, accepted the proclamation and thanked Council for their support of their program. City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK," November 14-20. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to the Vice President of the Optimists Club. MICHAEL REESE, District Manager, Automobile Club of Southern California, was present and presented an AAA Pedestrian Safety Award Plaque for 1976 to the City. Mr. Reese stated National City is one of 53 cities in the 13 Southern California counties cited for pedestrian fatality... free year for 1976; the award was earned in competition with 396 U.S. cities of 25-55,000 population. Mayor Morgan thanked Mr. Reese for the plaque. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS BUD BRIGGS, 2030 E Avenue, was present and asked when the City would clean out the easement that runs through his property down to the Sweetwater River. Mr. Briggs said at the last Council meeting he was told to contact the City Attorney; he had not been able to reach him. Mayor Morgan stated if Mr. Briggs can work out the legal problems involved they would be glad to work with him; the Council is liable when they use public funds where they shouldn't be; this is a difficult problem and one that should be handled by the attorneys, both the City's and Mr. Briggs', City Manager Gill stated he would be glad to meet with Mr. Briggs and discuss this problem. 11/8/77 272 PUBLIC HEARINGS The HEARING on APPEAL, of Planning Commission's DENIAL of application for ZONE VARIANCE to allow conversion of a portion of a residential structure to commercial use on property located at 1427 Highland (Z-21-77) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Affidavit of Mailing and Certificate of Publication were on file. Planning Director Gerschler stated the Planning Commission's Resolution of denial was adopted by unanimous vote on October 10, 1977 and one of the factors cited was that the Commission as unable to make the finding necessary to granting the variance in the manner specified in the Government Code. Mr. Gerschler stated Planning staff concurs with the Planning Commission decision; approval of this variance would grant special privileges to this property that are consistently denied other properties; the need for adequate off-street parking for commercial uses, especially along busy thoroughfares such as Highland Avenue, is vital. City Attorney McLean stated the granting of this variance must be based on a hardship attached to the land; that is the land has special physical or geological evidences that denies it the capability of full use of other similarly situated land; as of tonight there is nothing in the staff report that would support this finding; unless the applicant can support some facts, Council has no choice but to agree with the Planning Commission recommendation. EDWARD L. GARCIA, 3133 Mount Miguel Drive, San Diego, was present and stated he has held this property for 37 years; he had done nothing with his property due to the fact that he was raising his family that included six sons and has not had the money to improve the property; he had built apartments on top of four garages and now wants to convert the garages into offices. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Garcia where the paxt- ment tenants would park. Mr. Garcia stated there would be no parking for them except what would be available in front; houses down the street have the same problem. Vice Mayor Pinson asked the City Attorney if the fact that this man's neighbor, prior to an Ordinance restricting this type of activity, was granted the right to improve his property the way Mr. Garcia wants to improve it, would create a hardship on Mr. Garcia's land? City Attorney McLean stated it would not. Councilman Camacho asked if the City inspected the electrical and plumbing work. Mr. Garcia stated he had a permit from the Building Department; he was not informed that what he was doing was against the law; he remodeled the garages for offices; 20 years ago when he built the garages, he put them up far enough away to have off-street parking and the sewer lines connected at that time; he knew at one time there would be businesses going in along the street, but at the time he couldn't afford to develop the property. Mr. Garcia stated he has spent close to $5,000 in putting in paneling,_the floor, the electrical, etc. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this be approved so he can finish up and get some renters. City Attorney McLean suggested Council receive a report from the Building Department. No one else spoke on this regard. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, the motion be amended to continue the public hearing one week so the staff can make'a report on the permit. In answering a question from Councilman Dalla, Mr. Garcia stated he never went to the building department with any plans or specifications or applied for a building permit. Amendment carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. The HEARING on NOTICE OF INTENTION to ABATE AND REMOVE AN INOPERATIVE VEHICLE as a public nuisance at 230 N. "U" Avenue (Z.V. 77-48) was held at this time. Planning staff recommended dismissal of these proceedings as the nuisance had been abated. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the public heaxing be closed_and this item be dismissed. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/8/77 273 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,517, "Accepting conveyance of real property (grant deed, John and Flora Knight, for street purposes 116th Street between "L" & "M" Avenues] ; grant deed, John and Flora Knight, for street purposes ]"L" Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets])." FLORA KNIGHT, 1431 "L" Avenue, was present and stated "M" Avenue (from 15th to 14th Streets) belongs to the City and the City has asked the property owners to bear the cost of a 36" storm drain on the City -owned street; at the time of dedication this street was accepted as an adequate street. Mrs. Knight said National City is governed by California General Law which states you cannot do for one person what you do not do for another; the City changed the grade of "M" Avenue after it was dedicated; now they were suffering a like hardship in that they have been on the 1911 Act list for 20 years and promised by other City Engineers that the work would be done; the City has long since been compensated in property tax (if the property had been improved 20 years ago), the land cannot be developed now since the City has raised the grade of 16th Street without the drain. Mrs. Knight continued she and her husband feel they are being liberal when they say they'll pay half the cost ofthe drain; it's a City -owned street, the City owns it and accepted it, the City changed the grade and then changed their minds; this is working a hardship on them; this property should be on the tax rolls. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this Resolution be filed for one week. City Attorney McLean stated laying this item over a week would not solve anyone's problem; Mr. & Mrs. Knight have been informed that staff does not recommend the City be committed to pay, in the future, half of the cost of the drain; staff has also told Mrs. Knight that the final decision rests with Council. JOHN R. KNIGHT, 1431 "L" Avenue, was present and stated this Resolution and Resolution Nos. 12,518, 12,519 and 12,520 and 12,521 all deal with the same problem; Res. 12,517 does nothing but reaffirm, if they re -deed to the City that portion of loth Street between "L" & "M" to which they have no objection; Mr. Knight sees no problem with approving Resolution No. 12,517; they are not in favor of the rest of the Resolutions. City Attorney McLean stated that staff has recommended Council allow the lot split and that when they develop "M" Avenue in the future they put this drain in; the Knights have said they will not make that promise unless the City commits in advance to pay half the cost; that is a Council policy decision. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we allow the lot split and forget the drain work. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Knight stated they have no objection to curb, gutter or sidewalk and signing the Covenant on the "L" Avenue property; what they object to is going down to "M" Avenue and signing a Covenant to split a lot on "L"; if and when the time comes to develop the property on "M" then they will get together with the City and work out the drainage problem. Resolution No. 12,518, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, (16th Street)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12, 518 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,519, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, ("L" Avenue)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson Resolution No. 12,519 be ado ted.. Caxr ad by unanimous ' vote. 11/8/77 274 Resolution No. 12,520, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (John and Flora Knight, "L" Avenue Northerly of 16th Street.)" Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 12,520 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,521, "Accepting covenant running with the land and directing the recording thereof (John and Flora Knight, "M" Avenue northerly of 16th Street)." This Resolution was not presented in lieu of Council's previous action. (See Resolution No. 12,517.) Resolution No. 12,522, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT AND AGREEMENT TO HOLD PROPERTY AS ONE PARCEL (Russell L. Duncan & R.L. Rahn - 1200 block of East 6th Street)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 122522 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,523, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ("I" Avenue between 24th Street and 26th Street, Assessment District No. 191)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,523 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,524, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING MAP SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ("I" Avenue between 24th Street and 26th Street, Assessment District No. 191)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,524 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,525, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION ("I" Avenue between 24th Street and 26th Street Assessment District No. 191)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,525 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (second reading) Ordinance No. 1601 (9/249/;;_1), "ORDINANCE TO ADD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMBINING ZONE TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES ZONED RM-1 AND ADOPTING SAID ORDINANCE AS AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE AND ADOPTING SAID ORDINANCE AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1601 (9/29/q;-1) be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Ordinance No. 10/18/77--1, "Adopted as an interim/urgency zoning ordinance pursuant to Sec. 65858 of the California Government Code, to specifically limit the quantity and design of new apartment house projects on certain designated properties within the City." Assistant Planning Director Gunnarson was present and displayed base maps and gave staff's recommendations regarding same (as outlined on Document #60404). The base maps displayed were: Map 1, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 29. LLOYD JOHNSON, 240 E. 29th Street, was stated he has been workingon developing a present and area (Base Map29 -- P • g project for a particular recommendation to add a one story height limit to properties within the canyon located south of 28th Street between "A" and "D" Avenues). Mr. Johnson stated this project would consist of a two story, six -unit building; the one story height limit, as recommended, would affect the design of the building and each unit would have to be reviewed and considered on a individual basis; in his own case there is quite a bit of work that has to be done in the canyon area, landscaping, etc.,Planning Director Gerschler stated the general guideline used is the issuance of the building permit, which Mr. Johnson doesn't have, is the line where vested interest accrues; the City Attorney has at times ruled otherwise, but generally once the buildin permit is issued, this would not take it awaersg ate if there's a question with the Johnson property thatwarrantsremovi ng that parcel from the proposal here, that could be done. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, he has enough vested interest in this plan that he should be removed from consideration. carried, by the following vote, to-wit:ThAyes: Camacho,ere was Dalla, a lMotion Reid. Nays: Morgan. Mr. Gunnarson continued by displaying Base�Mas� 31, 32, 39 and explaining the recommendations. Vice Mayor Pinson P apologized for being absent during the past meetings when this was presented; when he first heard of this he believed it to be a moratorium 11/8/77 275 on apartments, and was opposed to it however, since seeing this presentation believes it would be a good thing. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 10/18/77-1 be adopted. There was discussion. Motion to adopt the ordinance failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Camacho, Reid. Ordinance No, 1602 (11/ / M-1), "AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZC-17-77), to rezone from RM-1-D5 (Multiple Family Residence -Density 5) to RM-1-D10 (Multiple Family Residence 10) the property at the northwest corner of 24th Street and Newell Avenue, and the properties at 1839, 1923 and 1925 East 24th Street)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1602x (11/0;..1) be adopted. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. Ordinance No. 1603, (11/1/qq..a) , "AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO THE LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZC-18-77, to rezone from ML [Manufacturing Light] to CH [Commercial Heavy] the westerly 125 feet of the Brown Motors auto dealership and the westerly 115 feet of the city block bounded by 16th Street, National Avenue and West Avenue)," Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1603 (11Aflz-2) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1604 (11/1/g3-4), "AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZC-.20-77, to rezone from CL ['Commercial Limited to CBD-PD [Commercial Central Business District - Planned Development the northeast corner of Euclid and Division)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1604 (11/1/Z _.a) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. City Attorney McLean stated he had an Urgency Ordinance to present to Council that deals with adult book stores within the City; this is brought to Council as an Urgency Ordinance based on Councils position in the past opposing the proliferation of this type of endeavor. Ordinance No. 1605 (11/44/z2-1), "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 AS AN EMERGECY MEASURE PROHIBITING THE USES (NEW) "ADULT MOTION PICTURE THEATRES", "ADULT BOOK STORES" AND "ADULT NEWSRACKS" THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY," was read in full at the request of Councilman Dalla. Moved by Reid, Ordinance No. 1605 (�}/ 8 qW-1) be adopted. Carriedd9 seconded ubs vote. by unanimous NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 16, dated November 8, 1977, in the amount of $135,318.81 (Warrants Nos. 59872 through 59952)was by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be approved. presented. Moved y following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid tMeorgan. Nays: None. 9 , M A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES from BILL KREDER for alleged damage to door in an apartment at 915 "N" Avenue and from TRAVELER'S INSURANCE CO, for alleged damaged to window was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these claims be denied and referred to the CityAttorne . Carried by unanimous vote. 11/8/77 276 SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY FAIR ASSOCIATION'S request to reserve Kimball Park during the period August 31 through September 4, 1978 for the Third Annual South Bay Country Fair (It is staff's recommendation that final decision be delayed until [1] it is determined that the Pony League World Series is coming to the City; and, r2] negotiations, if necessary, can be made for alternate park use dates.) was presented. It was suggested the request be approved with the understanding that if it conflicts with the Pony League World Series, other arrangements would have to be made with the Fair people; the World Series would receive first priority. JOHN LA MONT, representing the South Bay Country Fair, was present and stated they understand the conditions and would make every effort to work with the City on this matter; they understand fully that the World Series activitie3 would have first priority. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be approved on condition it does not conflict with other activities. Carried by unanimous vote. The DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & HOUSING'S request for removal of street trees (The National City Street Tree and Parkway Committee has failed to generate a quorum at its last three monthly meetings; Park Supervisoi Joe Miyoshi has contacted three members of the committee to approve these delayed requests for street tree removals: [1] Mr. Andrew T. Cabaxles, 530 "L" Avenue; [2] Mr. Ara Koubeserian, 3316 Cagle Street. The committee members approving the requests are [1] Joe Reid; [2] Gene Earnster; r3J Adolph Labiak. Staff recommends that the action of the committee be approved.) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The REVENUE SHARING BUDGET, Fiscal Year 1977-78 was presented for adoption. City Manager Gill recommended the following expenditures: (la) grants to Parking Authority for Bonita Plaza Regional Shopping Center, land acquisition, including interest on note, and off site public improvements, including engineering construction design, $807,130 (2a) grants to Community Development Commission for Seniors Housing Area, Center City Project; lj public works in connection with the 300 unit Seniors Housing Area, $250,000; [2] Seniors Housing Kitchen and dining equipment, $25,000; (3) grant to Girls Club of National City for freezer for Senior Citizen Nutritional Program, $3,500; (4) grant to Community Youth Athletic Association for 15 passenger van, $7,300; (5) Capital improvements: [a] Casa De Salud, 14th Street and Harding Ave.: ceiling, floor, and miscellaneous repair and improvements, $13,000; ibj Kimball Community Building: replacement of drapes, $2,750; Civic Center: conversion of air conditioning $27,500; [di Fire Department Headquarters: 16th St. and "D" Ave., re -roof building and alley improvements, $42,570; rej El Toyon Park: tennis court lighting, $13,200, ifj Kimball Park: portable staging apparatus, $19,800; [g] Las Palmas Park: municipal pool solar heating, $66,000; [h] Hoover Avenue at 19th Street, drainage structure and facilities, $55,450; ri] Melrose Street at 2nd Avenue, drainage facilities, Phase II, $36,300; for a total expenditure proposed in Revenue Sharing for the coming year of $1,370,000. City Manager Gill stated this is all the money available; monies to be received during the coming year and that already held in trust. There was discussion. City Manager Gill stated there would be no reserves left at the end of the fiscal year in R venue Sharing money; the balance in the General Fund will be there are several other funds for the City but the total anticipated reserve excluding Revenue Sharing would be approximately $1,700,000. Councilman Dalla stated the City has block grant money and Revenue Sharing money and we have proposals for both; some of the bids for different projects that the City has going on are coming in a lot higher than anticipated; as a matter of policy, one of the things Council hasn't addressed and which we should, is whether or not the items in the block grant program that come in substantially higher in terms of bids are things that we're going to automatically subsidize with either General Fund money or Revenue Sharing money, or whether or not it's appropriate to scale down those projects; he initially felt Council should use Block Grant money for the things earmarked for them, but if Council cannot accomplish ail of those things the maybe Council should scale down expectations 11/3/77 7/17ici)Ly) 277 rather than take money that might be put to better use -- funnel it into those things where it was thought there was enough money to perform with the Block Grant funds; Council is spending $2,750,000 from Revenue Sharing that three weeks ago Council hadn't anticipated spending for the Block Grant program and, as a matter of policy, Council should determine whether to continue that, whether it's a trend or done just once in a while; perhaps Council should scale down expectations. Mayor Morgan stated the money that they are asking for was in the budget, in the Block Grant program, $650,000 to put in a drain from Wards underneath "D" Avenue; this is very important that Council had the money to spend on this project; because it's too bad there isn't enough money to do all the drain in there; it's a good thing and it helps the City; Council is lucky to have it. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Gill's request for adoption of FINAL 1977-78 BUDGET (The Finance Committee reviewed the proposed 1977-78 fiscal year budget and on July 12, 1977 the Council approved a tentative budget reflecting the Committee's recommendations and amendments; in accordance with General Revenue Sharing xegulations, hearings were also conducted to receive and consider recommendations from interested citizens prior to adoption of the final budget. The City tax rate for the current fiscal year has been established at $1.56.) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from COASTAL RIGGING regarding lease of property (Paul David of Coastal Rigging, Inc., asks Council give consideration to his leasing a portion of property on a small parcel of unoccupied land at the end of McKinley Ave. The preliminary title report indicates that the State of California (Caltrans) holds fee title to the subject parcel; however, it is possible that the State attempted to convey the property to the City in 1951 but the City did not accept title or, if accepted, did not record the documents. This question is under further study with staff in cooperation with Mr. David and Caltrans. It is staff's recommendation this be referred to them for report and recommendation.) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconled by Pinson, lein favor of staff's recommendation. PAUL DAVID, was present and stated agreedwith the mendation. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, we reer to the Traffic Safety E2EaLttrttthez.zalrzritatLtkA! diammal arkin from 23rd Street to 12112§II22122MSEinitLEiEEiEDITTTeraritTZWITIP71156;;37 (Coastal Rigging) was present ands-teTTTI--"e777nonthrago he applied for a 2-hour parking zone on McKinley between 19th and 20th because people working at Pepper Tank were parking in front of their building; this originally was painted green but a sign wasn't put up notifying people of the parking time limit; he applied for a 2-hour and it hasn't helped their situation. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The Director of Public Works' recommendation to approve DRIVEWAYS at northwest corner of 30th and "I" (Kentucky Fried Chicken) (The property owner has applied for an alteration of an existing driveway adjacent to the property line on 30th Street, and a new driveway adjacent to property line on "I" Avenue. Due to heavy traffic on 30th Street and because the existing driveway will become a drive-thru exit, left turns should be prohibited.) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, for adoption. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Morgan's recommendation regarding upgrading apartment zoning was presented. Mayor Morgan stated the time Las come for Council to 11/8/77 278 authorize the Planning Director to proceed with a study of apartment building in residential zones similar to the proposed urgency ordinance; he recommended the Planning Director be directed to begin the regular procedure of effecting a zone change to update apartment zoning with the City. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this request be approved. Councilman Reid stated he is in favor of this and had requested an update several years ago. Planning Director Gerschler stated he will be bringing to Council a schedule of how this will be brought to Council in a series of packages. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan's recommendation to bid for the 1978 Pony League World Series (Sponsorship of the Series will cost the City $15,000 plus an additional $15,000 which the Mayor feels will be forthcoming from the Mile of Cars Association.) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Councilman Dalla stated his concern about the reasons behind Pasadena, Texas not picking up the option year on their contract with the League; perhaps we're moving too fast in trying to pick up this contract; perhaps we could spend $15,000 somewhere else and have something more lasting and meanful for the young people. Councilman Camacho stated he is proposing to underwrite and assure the people that the youngsters that come here will be taken care of; Pasadena, Texas made a considerable amount of money on their World Series; the City would underwrite the games, the Association would do the selling, bidding, everything in order to give the City back its money; the national organization wants a committment from the City as to their support. Mayor Morgan stated when they put the World Series on in 1978, with the work that is involved, the City won't want to put it on another year; he only wanted to take it on one year. Councilman Dalla stated his concern is in spending $15,000 on a one-shot thing, if that money was put into something more substantial, a building or something, it would be better and more lasting. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. JIM C. SOTHRAS' letter regarding red curbing on the north side of Plaza Blvd. between National Avenue and ”B" Avenue was presented. JIM C. SOTHRAS, 999 National Avenue, was present and read a prepared statement to Council regarding the red curbing; the disadvantages of this situation are: (1) if there is any appreciable traffic on Plaza Blvd. it would be heading east and not west; (2) for the 25 years at the same location there have been no citations for any accident on Plaza Blvd. to his knowledge; (3) pertaining to the delivery men, they have no place to park except in the red zone and they would be subjected to traffic citation; (4) as regards the other businesses on Plaza Blvd, between Plaza Blvd. and 9th Street there are approximately seven to eight parking spaces available, and by eliminating the Plaza Blvd. parking it would create a hardship because the customers will go on to other businesses or areas thus depriving all of the people the revenue from the sales. Mr. Sothras further stated he feels, prior to the red zoning of Plaza he should have been informed pertaining to the markings so that he would have had an opportunity to speak on that -issue and argue against it. Mr. Sothras asked Council to reconsider the situation and possibly come to some adjustment. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, 1121s 122....ultutg....la...Atalf_fgr_ action. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL VICE MAYOR PINSON read to Council a proposed employment agreement between the City Manager and the City Council of the City; and said this is a contract for the manager, we finally have an outstanding manager and I would hate to see us lose him in the future. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, we direct the Mayor and Clerk to sign this contract. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/8/77 279 VICE MAYOR PINSON stated he realized that he has neglected his duties; it had been his intention to resign and he hasn't been able to get back to the City as he intended t0 do; by not having the 5th Councilman there are times where there's a split in the vote; it would be beneficia to the City that he resign tonight so that the seat can be filled immediately; the appointment is necessary because of problems that come up in the future, zoning problems, etc., where you need a 5th Councilman. Vice Mayor Pinson stated he feels the people of the City elected him because of being a businessman and father, a local citizen that has been here for years; all of these things had a bearing on his election and whoever replaced him should have the same background and the same feelings and outlook on life that he has; because of this he recommended the Council take action on making an appointment to become effective immediately of Jessie VanDeventer; he's a local businessman, a member of the Planning Commission, an outstanding gentleman and his views are similar to mine. Mayor Morgan stated the policy had been made to hold an election; therefore, Council would have to rescind earlier action. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Council rescind past action on setting a date and calling a special election. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Pinson read his resignation to Council. Mayor Morgan stated he hated to see Mr. Pinson resign. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Council accept the resi„gnation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Pinson thanked Council and the citizens of the City for the honor they bestowed on him by voting for him and wished the City well. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, we accept Mr. Pinson's recommendation if it is within the law to fill this tenure in office b the person he recommended. Councilman Camacho stated this would be his choice and the City would receive a fine citizen and fine gentleman and he could work with him very well and he hoped that is the feeling of the Council. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Van Deventer was introduced from the audience. COUNCILMAN REID requested a notice be mailed to all citizens in regard to the new emergency service now being provided by the Fire Department. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the recommendation. There was discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the motion be amended to change the policy back to the way it was. Mayor Morgan stated he believes it's wrong to have the Fire Department respond to an accident when they don't have an ambulance; the situation is in chaos and should go back to the Police responding to an emergency rather than the Fire Department. Amendment to the motion, failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Reid, Morgan. Nays: Camacho, Dalla. Motion to send notices to everyone in town carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalia, Reid, Nays: Morgan. WILLIAM WRIGHT, Fire Chief, was present and stated he believed the intent of the City Manager's direction to the Fire Department was to provide the citizens of the City with emergency medical services; as fax as other problems, they can be worked out; there has been no talk of hiring extra people -- they are running with two people in the rescue unit and leaving two men at the station to man the fire engine. Mr. Wright stated he is not requesting and does not anticipate requesting add- itional people to provide this program; the Fire Dept. is providing a service the people expect. Mayor Morgan stated he hopes Council will eventually discontinue this operation. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO commented on a call he received from Mr. Mesa; the City Manager, City Attorney and he met in the Manager's office and apparently Mr. Mesa, a sub -contractor, has not been paid by Mr. Artukovich (sewer replacement project); this is unfair. IDA MAE KERR, City Treasurer, stated that her office has not received instructions to pay any money to Mr. Mesa. City Engineer Hoffland stated one of the reasons for holding back the money is that it is a legal require- ment that the City withold funds until certain payments are made to subcontractors or suppliers; Mr. Mesa has filed a claim against Mr. 11/8/77 280 Artukovich and, therefore, no money can be paid to him; this is the only contractor to which this happened to out of the whole project. City Manager Gill stated this doesn't necessarily determine the validity of the claim. COUNCILMAN DALLA requested the City Engineer look into the cost of adding a left -turn phase to the traffic signals at 8th and Highland and Plaza and Highland. COUNCILMAN REID stated last Tuesday night there was another hold-up and stabbing down at the boat ramp; it's unfortunate that good people can't go down there and use the facility; he thinks the Port Authority has some responsibility. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, police reserves be paid to patrol on foot the boat ramp, Kimball Park, El Toyon Park from six to two. Moved by Dalla, the motion be amended to refer the matter of increased police patrols at the boat launching area and various parks to the Police Department and City Manager for a recommendation. Motion died for lack of second. Motion to approve patrols carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICES OF DECISION Item 31, Planning Commission Res. No. 90-77, approving an application for zone variance to allow two off*.street parking spaces and a masonry trash enclosure to encroach from 2 to 5 feet into the required lO-foot exterior side yard setback on property at the northeast corner of Grove and Sweetwater Road (Z-24-77). Planning Director Gerschler recommended this item be tabled for the time being; it will be placed back on the Agenda at another time. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:37 p.m. CITY Eilg CITY F NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City, California, at the regular meeting of December 6, 1977. EDCorrections 07o/a Yx> 95s7/o ri, corrections MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 11/8/77 7‘ a-)