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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 06-15 CC MIN103 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL, CITY, CALIFORNIA June 15, 1976 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: Bourcier, Campbell, Gerschler, Hoffland, McCabe, McLean. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Bourcier followed with invocation by the Rev. Dale Barizo, Paradise Valley 7th Day Adventist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the reguIar meetings of May 18 and May 25, 1976 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "NATIONAL CITY RODEO DAYS, June 28 through July 4." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Lloyd Bridgeman accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Rodeo Association. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None. ORAL. CONLMUNICATIONS LUIS NATIVIDAD, 1418 Meadow Drive, National City was present and spoke regarding the announced termination of Arthur Maley, Director of Parks and Recreation, and others effective Sept. 1, 1976, saying he spoke to Council before on unpopular issues, but they were issues that he beljved in; the termination of Mr. Maley affects the Mexican -American community, the Senior Citizens and young people; Mr. Maley has been active, a positive member of the community, and no other department head has done or tried to do what he has; he could see no reason for his termination; he requested the termination be rescined and that a committee of citizens represent- ing all phases of life in National City, business community, senior citizens, etc., make recommendations to the Council regarding these terminations. MIKE GALLAGHER, President, National City Municipal Employees Association, was present and said on beha:.f of the employees, there was a membership meeting on June 14, the purpose of which was to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding which was to be signed by the chief negotiator and himself; between the time of the meeting and the time at which the Memorandum was presented, it was announced that eight people were to be terminated; the reason given in the newspapers was that it was an economy move to eliminate revenue sharing from the operating budget; evidently no thought was given to gradually eliminating revenue sharing funds over a period of years, particularly years when the City would be in a better financial position to do so; this City has one of the lowest ratios of employees to residents of the 13 government organizations in San Diego County; it is the Association's understanding that the City Manager presented a balanced budget to Council; if this,is the case, how can you as elected officials fire employees who have given as much as 29 years of service to the City and call it an economy measure; this is not the year for increasing the reserve fund by staff cutbacks; however, it is a good year to look at Council objectives and postpone some of those targets until the City coffers 6/15/76 104 are a little fatter. Mr. Gallagher continued the membership voted 4-1 to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding; however, they stipulated that unless the Council rescinds the firings they will not sign the Memorandum and the terms and conditions of employment can remain as they are presently. BERNICE MEIER, 3420 Tolas Court, Chairman, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, was present and stated Council should be commended on their efforts to establish a livable budget; however, Council didn't show PRAB the courtesy that should be expected when they decided the City didn't need a Director of Parks and Recreation without consulting th Board; to remove the Director on the basis of economy borders on the ridiculous; Mr. Maley has brought modern measures of maintenance to our parks and thereby saved the City many times his salary; he hasn't cost money; he has saved it; recreation programs have been greatly expanded, City -owned facilities are now used to the maximum; schools are •used for recreation programs to the limit of the budget; school children are served by City staff and facilities after school hours; good cooperative management now exists between City and schools where formerly there was a vacuum; the City is getting top return for ever3dollar spent for recreation purposes, Mrs. Meier said there is a good cooperative relationship between the Board and the Director, Mr. Maley keeps the Board well informed on departmental activities; he seeks and heeds the Board's advice on matters pertaining to policyapproval of the budget items pertaining to personnel would make a sham of the Civil Service system, lower the level of service to our citizens; destroy progress made by the department and serve no positive purpose; for the reasons listed above, PRAB unanimously urges Council to withdraw the proposal and retain the Director; a change is not in the best interest of the department, Board, City, or the people who are being so well served. RAY COONS, President, Pop Warner Junior League Football, was present representing his organization and stated that his organization feels that Mr. Maley has served the City in a competent and conscientious manner and to let him go would be an injustice to the people of National City; Mr. Maley has worked for the City for many years and he had personally had dealings with him for five years; he has.rever been too busy to listen to the youth of the City and has gone out of his way to do everything he could for them; other departments that are to replace him have only given us inaction and excuses; while we realize the need to economize, we request the City to reconsider the firing of Art Maley and look for another avenue of savings. SHIRLEY LA RUE., 1933 "0" Avenue, Charter Member/ National City Seniors, Chairman of Senior Advisory ComieUttee, member of the Redevelopment Committee, was present and stated that she believes that National City has one of the best senior citizens clubs in Southern California due to the efforts, understanding and guidance provided by Mr. Maley and the Recreation Department; he has always been honest, straightforward and faithful in his work with the club; the Club voted on Monday (134 members voted) to ask the Council to rescind the action which would remove Mr. Maley and other City employees from their positions; they will fight if necessary to keep these people in our service; the Seniors have supported Council on previous occassions, in order to assure their support they recommend Council reconsider present actions and return these people to their former status; they endorsed what the Employees Association has said. IAN ATKINS, co-owner, National City Fire, was present to add his support to Mr. Art Maley. GENE ERNSTER, 1724 La Posada, representing Colt League Boys Baseball was present and stated the article in Sunday's paper was shocking in that the City is trying to use this means to balance a budget; personally his taxes almost doubled this past year and he wondered why all of a sudden they are so short o. money; he has worked closely with the Parks and Recreation Department for fifteen years in the baseball programs of the City and he feels that this is a very underhanded trick and it should not be carried through; the members of Youth Baseball of National City plan to do whatever is possible to prevent this from happening. MARY HOLTHAUS, 1233 Palmer Way was present and spoke to the Council on behalf of the parents of National City;as a parent it is unthinkable that Council would 6/15/76 • , - " " '. . ; , s „.4„ - 105 discharge the Director of Parks and Recreation; the Recreation Department has gone from poor to excellent since Mr. Maley has been with the City; he has always fought diligently for the finest staff members that came up to his qualifications; and they are the best any City could have; the programs provided the youngsters of the City are endless; it is a proven fact that families try to locate in an area where their children have benefits of extra- curricular activites in the recreation areas; she hoped Council would find it possible to find another way to accomplish the problem of the City budget. Mrs. Holthaus said she was speaking for hundreds of parents who are not here this evening; Mr. Maley has been fantastic, every person who has come in contact with him has felt this way; he has done a superb job; he has initiated programs that are being enjoyed by all the children of National City. Mrs. Holthaus also stated her daughter Sandy has been chosen to go to the State Special Olympics representing the South Bay in the swimming event. RICHARD ACEY, 2120 B Ave., was present and stated he has been a citizen of the City since 1957 and has known Mr. Maley as a good friend for eleven years; he is speaking not only as a citizen but as the Section 1 Director of Boys Baseball, Colt League Program for 15-16 year olds; he felt it would be a miscarriage of justice if Council dismissed Mr. Maley; he bitterly protested it, it's unfair and uncalled for. ANTHONY CURTIS, co-owner, National City Fire, spoke in support of Mr. Maley and the assistance and help he gave Fire in getting started in the City. GEORGE WATERS, former member of the City Council was present and spoke about the budget saying the people proposed to be laid off cover about $125,000.00, which is a drop in the bucket the tax revenue will exceed this year by $150,000.00; also, we have the highest increased assessment of any City in the County, 50.3%; City employees have offered to give up any raises if Council will continue employment of all City employees, I think that's a great thing on their part to offer that and I think in this case the City ought to bend a little bit; Revenue Sharing will bring in about $600,000.00 this year; the conclusion is that there is nothing to justify the deletion of Staff; he submitted the reason for the action is personal; the Council tried to remove Mr. Maley once before; Mr. Maley has increased the area to be managed with the same number of people and that comes under the heading of very good management; the Civil Service system assures the people of the community that they will get fair, competent service; citizens cannot afford an erosion of that system, they voted it in; the Council has no moral right to change it and Council's decision is, very pure and simple, an erosion of that system; Council representing the people should respond to the will of the people; Watergate has taught the citizens to take action against abuses of authority; in order to avoid community dissension and to proceed with the honest business of City government, he suggested Council reject the proposal of the Finance Committee and return these employees to their positions. DORIS MCKINNEY, 120 Valva Ave., Chairman, Civil Service Commission, was present and spoke about her concern with the erosion of the Civil Service Commission saying at a time when we have such a large unemploymebtproblem in San Diego, Council is ill-advised to lay off any employees within the City; she did not know the rationale behind it, she did not know the budgetary problems, but surely the amount of money to keep these employees and to give the citizens the proper services that they have a right to expect from their tax dollars, certainly, gentlemen, you ought to be able to find another way of cutting costs; as a fiscal conservative she agreed that the line had to be held; but do we have to do it at the price of a great many people. Mrs. McKinney spoke of Glen Trowbridge, Personnel Officer saying to lose Mr. Trowbridge you would lose an important part of your City government; and she urged Council to reconsider; the City has a right to. revenue sharing funds and ought to use them, they're everyone's tax dollars; they have a right to expect to have good services from the City; they don't need a lot of monuments, or a lot of tennis courts, golf courses, and things of that sort at this particular time; the most important thing is to give full service and to keep the people who have worked so hard to make this a decent and fine place to live. AL ALVARADO, 2423 20th St., was present and said he has been involved in Youth Programs for 15-20 6/15/76 106 years and he can say that Mr. Maley has been a great help, expeciall3 in starting Girls Softball in the City; he was here to express his concern over the actions of the Council at this time; they can do without a variety of things, such as lighted fields at Sweetwater High School for the next five years, a proposed Fire Station, irrigation at Sweetwater High for the next few years; and consider keeping these employees with the City. PUBLIC HEARINGS The continued HEARING on intention to VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF 12TH STREET adjacent to and abutting 1911 E. 12th St., and the westerly right-of-way line of Interstate 805 at 12th St., was held at this time. (Planning Commission recommended vacation of this portion of 12th St., with Quitclaim Deed to be executed at time closure is finalized.) City Engineer Hoffland stated that Council requested this be held over one week to allow staff to meet with Mr. Thomas Smith to work out some problems. THOMAS SMITH, 1911 E. 12th St., was present and stated he had spoken to Mr. Hoffland and they have reached agreement; his objection was the guard rail that would be in the portion of 12th, the City can remove one section of the guard rail and that would be acceptable to the City's safety' standards and also acceptable to Caltrans; another section would be moved behind the sidewalk so these two efforts would satisfy everyone concerned. Mr. Smith stated he also wanted to fence this piece of property. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, since no one else has approached the podiumthis Public Hearing be closed and the vacation and closing of a portion of 12th Street adjacent to and abutting 1911 E. 12th St., be approved and all conditions as stated by the Planning Commission be adhered to., Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING to consider REPORT and any protests to actions taken by Director of Building & Housing regarding BUILDING CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE (substandard aportment building) at 415 ROOSEVELT AVENUE; and that a special assessment be imposed upon the real propoerty to recover funds expended by the City for thE demoliton contractor's work and related costs as specified in Chapter 16 of the Uniform Housing Code was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication was on file and the owners of property affected had been notified by certified mail. STAN BIGGS, Director of Building & Housing, stated that since this there have been some administrative costs that should be considered in the assessment in the amount of $100.00 plus $1,443.00 for the contractor for a total assessment of $1,543.00. Mr. Biggs stated the building at 415 Roosevelt was gutted by lire; the Fire Depart- ment with the help of the City Attorney, using all the tools at their disposal as provided by the State of California and the Ordinance of National City, attempted to get the owners to demolish the building; the building was condemned as a public nuisance and unsafe; it was impossible to get the required work done; the building subsequently went into escrow, the buyer of the property obtained a permit to demolish the building; however, the work that he did only further increased the hazard; the building appeared to be at the point of collapse; after that otner unsuccessful attempts were made to get the building demolished; councilprequested to go ahead with the demolition at City expense as allowed by law; this was done through open bid and the wok has since been done. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this Public Hearing be closed and that we follow the Director's recommendation that a s ecial assessment to be imposed upon the real property to cover funds expended by the City, in the amount of $1,543.00. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on proposed ZONE CHANGE to rezone from RM-1-PD to RS-2-PD or RS-1-PD a portion of the property located at 3700-3800 block of SWEETWATER ROAD, south 4de (County Assessor's Parcel Nos. 564-360-15 and 564-360-22 EZC-1-761)was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and City Clerk's Affidavit of Mailing of Notices of hearing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler stated this is regarding the SUBDIVISION MAP V15/76 4 ' r 107 FOR BONITA GREENS; the Planning Commission recommended Council establish residential single-family dwelling with a PD overlay; PD overlay would give the Council review of the architectural design of the houses at the subdivision; the Planning Commission further recommends approval. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the Public Hearing be closed and the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION' OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these Resolutionsbe presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,060, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (Raul Murrillo Torres & Concepcion R. de Torres)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Carvicho, Resolution No. 12,060 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No, 12,061, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM SPECIAL STREET TO GENERAL FUND." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,061 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,062, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1509 REQUIRING AN ANNUAL PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 122062 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,063, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TOFEXECUTE A LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE SOUTH BAY MUNICIPAL COURT." Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 12,063 be adopted. Under discussion, Mayor Morgan asked City Manager Bourcier to investigate the possibility of Council moving into a new building with the County paying enough for this building so that we could pay for another building with the Police Department remaining in this building; is there a possibility County will pay enough money to supply the City with a new building here? Moved by Morgan, we direc the City Manager to make a study of this and see what the proposal would be to this recommepdaciog. Motion died for lack of second. Original motion carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,064, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE TWENTY -FOOT f20') ALLEY LYING BETWEEN NATIONAL AND 'A' AVENUES, BETWEEN 20TH AND 21ST STREETS." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,064 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,065, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF 'F' AVENUE BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF 14TH STREET AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 16TH STREET." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 12,065 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,066, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE 'PROPOSED REGIONAL AIR QUALITY STRATEGY AND AIR MAVAGEMENT PROCESS." Moved by Morgan, we refer this item to the City Attorney tor his recommendations on how this would affect NationaL city andreport back next wPek. MIKE AULICK, CPO, and Air Quality Planning Team, was present to answer questions Council might have regarding the three alternative strategies. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Aulick exactly how this would affect the City, to the nuts and bolts of it; if we start to do something out here who would stop us? Mr. Aulick stated that the three strategies proposed would all meet the Federal Air Quality Standards and the three strategies are different; what they are asking is for each City to recommend which strategy shoulC be adopted; Strategy A 6/15/76 use has land controls in it; Strategy B does not; Strategy C would reduce air pollution quite a bit and it also has land use controls in it; in Strategy B which the City's Staff has recommended, most of the controls would be by the Air Resources Board and the County Air Pollution Control District through their rules and regulations; it would also encourage bicycle systems and encourage car pools; those are the two tactics that the City of National City would be asked to encourage. Councilman Pinson asked how soon after the Cities ratified A, B, or C would the Agency come into effect where they will be making determinations on how a City can operate? Mr. Aulick stated that they are not establishing a new agency; the Air Pollution Control District which is the County Board of Supervisors will deal with the things that they are authorized to deal with under law (which are regulations controlling emission); Cities which can deal with bicycle systems, car pools, etc. would be asked to do so; the target year is 1985. There was discussion. Mr. A4ick stated that about half of the Cities so far have gone for Strategy B and about half for a modified B, which adds two other tactics a more advanced vapor control and a coordinated land use and transportation action. Mr. Aulick further explained that the Board of Supervisors has the authority to work as a Air Pollution Control Board on technical sources but have bo authority to act on land use in the incorporated sections of the County; the recommendation is that these responsibilities remain the same. There was further discussion. Moved by Reid, seconded by Morgan, we hold a meeting at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday June 16, 1976, to vote on this Resolution and in the meantime the City Attorney will look it over. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Resolution No. 12,067, "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 Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,067 be adopted. City Manager Bourcier stated the Agreement with San Diego Transit would require the City to spend all of its SB-325 allocation, and approximately $2900 of City money. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. 108 Resolution No. 12,068, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING PLANS TO MODIFY LAS PALMAS GOLF COURSE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR SAID COURSE." Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, we table this motion until City Attorney can work with the other attornies on this. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,069, @'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR STATE BEACH, PARK, RECREATION AND HISTORICAL FACILITIES BOND ACT OF 1974, PROJECT NO. 37-00 0g,KIMBALL PARK DEVELOPMENT, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,069 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,070, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL, CITY POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION FOR THE 1976-77 FISCAL YEAR." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,070 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,071, "VACATION OF SIXTH STREET BETWEEN NATIONAL AND ROOSEVELT AVENUES." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No..12,071 be adopted with all the stipulations plus removin the im rovements after the street is closed,. City Attorney McLean recommended the motion to approve 12,071 include two additional conditions; the first being that the existing public 6/15/76 109 improvements within the vacated right-of-way be removed in its entirety; and, secondly, the applicant and owners of underlying fee interests of that portion of 6th Street more particularly described in Resolution No.%12,071 execute Quitclaim Deeds reconveying the street right-of-way to the City and deliver the same to the City Clerk and the Clerk be direcred to record those reconveyances if the motel proposed by the applicant is not constructed within twelve calendar months. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the motion be amended to include the City Attorney's recommendation. Amendment and original motion carried by unanimous vote, INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (first reading) Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 6/15/76-1, "An Ordinance Amending the Land Use Code of the City of National City (ZC-4-76, Zone Change to Make Five Amendments to the Zoning Map and Residential Density Map)." Ordinance No. 1511 (4/15/44-2), "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO REGULATE THE DEVELOP- MENT OF RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE CBD ZONE." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1511 (4/15(4-2) Planning Director Gerschler explained that when the Land Use Code was adopted in March, a previous provision allowed single-family dwelling in CBD zones (where they would be located in a block that was already mostly residential); that language was somehow mistranslated; the way it came out in the Land Use Code is that you could have today any type of residential in the CBD zone; we think this is contrary to what the Council proposed and so the Urgency Ordinance has been written due to the number of inquiries from people wanting to obtain building permits. Carried by unanimous vote, REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - No further report. NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director/city Treasurer's request for RATIFICATION of payment of WARRANT REGISTER No. 49 dated June 8, 1976, in the amount of $39,034.93, Warrants Nos. 54758 through 54834; and WARRANT REGISTER NO. 50 dated June 15, 1976 in the amount of $54,559,64 and PAYROLL for the period May 16.31, 1976 in the amount of $232,818.14 (Warrants Nos. 54835 through 54888) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these Warrant Registers Nos. 49 and 50 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. A PETITION to improve HOOVER AVENUE between 18th and 21st Streets close 20th Street between Roosevelt and Hoover, City to install temporary piping in Paradise Drain Channel and no cost of temporary or permanent drainage structures of said drain to be borne by the property owners was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be referred to City Manager for a report. Carried by unanimous vote. The application for OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE, Type 20 license from Cesar M. Martinez, dba The Produce Market, 3420 East Plaza Blvd., was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the application. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Nays: Dalla, Abstain: Morgan. The application for ON -SALE BEER LICENSE, Type 40, personal transfer - Warren W. Woods, dba Golden Pheasant, 215 Highland Avenue was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the application. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Nays: None, Abstain: Morgan. 4/15/76 110 The application for ON -SALE BEER LICENSE, Type 40, amended application, person transfer - Catherine L. & Donald F. Hicks, dba The Corral, 21 W. 8th Street was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the application. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan, The amended application for OFF -SALE GENERAL (Type 21) license, Robert D. & Mary M. Dove and James C. & Mary Ann Dion, dba Len's Liquor, 740 National Avenue was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the application. ROBERT D. DOVER was present and in response to a question by Councilman Reid answered that this is a new license going in. Councilman Pinson withdrew his motion. Mr. Dover stated that there had been a license at this address up until 1974; and the owner of the license sold the liquor license and retained a beer and wine license; what we intend to do is purchase his business and add a liquor license to the existing beer and wine license. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the application now that I know it won't saturate the area. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid. Nays: Dalla. Abstain: Morgan. The APPLICATIONS by Yoshiko Grasser for: (a) Type 47 ON -SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (personal transfer, 841 National Avenue;) (b) ON -SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE (Type 47) amended (person and premises transfer from 841 National Avenue to 821 National Avenue, dba Tahiti); (c) ON -SALE GENERAL PUBLIC PREMISES (Type 48), premises transfer from 321 National Avenue to 841 National Avenue, were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of item a and that we oupose b and c, included in the motion that that's on condition the existing conditions on the license remain in effect. City Attorney McLean explained that Staff's position is that the purchase of the existing business at 831 National Avenue which has a license conditioned on the sale of food is consistent with our policy to control the introduction of new liquor licenses in the saturated zone; however, it's our concern that the second two transfers would violate Council's long standing policy that the area around 8th and National is a saturated zone and there can be no transfers, modifications or introduction of new licenses into the area; it may be that an arrangement can be worked out to assure, from the City's point of view, that indeed restaurants will be operated, but at this point there is no assurance; Staff feels that if Council is going to maintain a policy they must deny the license; if something could be worked out with the Planning Commission in the way of a Condition- al Use Permit such as the restaurant you are taking over has, it may be that Staff would be in the position in the future of recommending a license. SHIRLEY GRASSER, 4303 Bonita Rd., was present and stated she couldn't understand why when this is only a transfer two doors down, how that would change the condition of that particular block. City Attorney McLean stated that they have communicated with the ABC to obtain a. committment from them that the transfer would not violate Council's established position on saturated zones; Staff cannot give that assurrance at this time. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. The APPEAL by Lee J. Morgan relating to BUILDING PERMIT VALUATION automobile storage building at 201 West 18th Street was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, due to the Council's policy that we have handed down to Mr. Biggs in the Building Department on controlling building costs so that he has some fees to work with and he is going by those guidelines, this be denied. LEE MORGAN (office address: 201 W. 18th Street), was present and stated that he was going to spend approximately $3,000 on the site and it's been appraised at $8,000; he only wants to store his motorhome, build a shed for other motorhomes; his taxes are being raised to where he can't afford to do it; he took this to the Appeals Board and they referred him to Council. N.S. BIGGS, Director of Building and Housing stated that Council established the policy in 1959 ... 6/15/76 111 all Cities and Counties, including the County of San Diego adopted the valuation schedule from the Building Standards Monthly, which is a publication put out by the International Conference of Building Officials which are the people that publish the Building Code, we've been using it and updating it once a year; in this particular type of case it is a simple type construction, over 2,000 square feet in area; it was placed in the same category as a residential car port which is $3.90 per square foot, which is the lowest evaluation given on the entire chart, any lower would have to be approved by Council. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dallai Pinson, Reid, Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Legislative Bulletin #24-1976, dated jun.2 11, 1976 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A REQUEST by the Girls Club of National City, Inc. for ALLOCATION of $15,000 from revenue sharing funds was presented. GORDON FLEISHER, 2407 E. 2nd Street and President of the Girls Club.of National City was present and stated that they have been trying for a year and a half to get the Senior Citizens Lunch Program going in the City; at one time it was thought itcould be done through the City; they applied again for surplus funds from the County but they could not get a Resolution of support from the City; we have been invitma t participate in a surplus amount of money that the r^....v1/ has (in Title VII funds of some $200,00.00) if we certzia send them a proposal for setting up the program, which Ideal for the Girls Club )because they .are, not busy at noontime. Mr. Fleisher stated further that it has been estimated that the cost of the program would be approximatley $55,000 of which $13,000 would be in -kind donations from the Girls Club in the way of secretarial help, so forth; there is a committment from'the County of $33,000 for the fiscal year 1976-77; and what they need from the Council is a Resolution of support; in addition to that we are asking the Council to go one step further and say that in the event that they do not get complete funding in the fiscal year 1977-78 and if there is revenue money available, will you donate $15,000 at that time; they are not asking for any money this year. In answer to a question by Mayor Morgan, Mr. Fleisher stated that this program would provide lunches for the senior citizens of National City at the Girls Club premises, five days a week, free lunches, if the senior could donate. .50C that would be fine; if not, they are not required to. NENITA VIRAY, Executive Director, Girls Club of National City, was present and stated that she feels they have been unsuccessful in their efforts in the_ipast due to the fact that they did not have the support of the City; seniors in Chula Vista and other cities enjoy this, why can't those in National City. Mayor Morgan asked if it would help to have a Resolution written supporting the program but not mentioning money. City Attorney McLean stated he would prepare such a Resolution. The REQUEST of the NATIONAL CITY AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE: (a) approve to stage a South Bay Country Fair 9/1-6/76 in Kimball Park; (b) use of Kimball Park and its facilities 8/28 through 9/7/76; (c) waiver of City license fees for carnival and fair exhibitors was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the request. (City Attorney McLean left Council Chambers at 9:00 p.m. and returned at 9:03 pm.) IDA MAE H. KERR, Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee, was present and stated that the idea is to have the booths -run by local people; the exhibitors will purchase their spot and the local organizations will not have to purchase theirs; no City funds will be requested for this. Mayor Morgan stated that years ago the first County Fair was held in National City. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 6/15/76 112 The REQUEST of Clyde M. Dearnester for $200 to PROVIDE MUSIC for National City Bicentennial Music Festival and Picnic was presented. CLYDE M. DEARWESTER, 1221 K Avenue, was present and stated he was representing the Knights of Pythias who are putting on the Bicentennial picnic; Mr. Dearwester stated he exhausted all avenues in looking for free music for this; they would like to depict A' erican music from the 30's to,1976 and it will take two bands; the schools had been contacted but this being summer time, no one is around. Councilman Dalla asked if the military had been contacted, he was told they were not since they are looking primarily for a dance band. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the request and that it come out of the Bicentennial fund. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, this Resolution be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,072, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE GIRLS CLUB OF NATIONAL CITY IN INSTITUTING A LUNCH PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS (continued) A REQUEST by Jaycees that City have HOLES FOR HOLDING FLAGS drilled in front of various business establishments was presented. Moved by Morgan, we approve this request. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Camacho stated he would like to see the Jaycees borrow theequipment from the City and have them do the work. BOB NEWMAN, President of the National City Jaycees, was present and stated that his organization collects $11.00 a year for putting the flags up; in the past the equipment had been borrowed from another member, but it is no longer available to them. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, authorize Public Works to give the Jaycees the pr2per tools to .do this job. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER City Manager Bourcier reported receipt of a request from the Church of God of Prophecy to conduct a parade on the 26th of June; he recommended Council deny this request and inform the Church that if they want to conduct a parade on that date that they contact the Chief of Police and work out a different route. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Mana er's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNING The Planning Commission's recommendation that TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP for BONITA GREENS, 3700-3800 Block of Sweetwater Road, south side, be approved subject to 37 conditions recommended by staff (Calmoor Homes, Inc.), (conditions outlined in Transmittal, Document #57863) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this item be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: Morgan. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN REID spoke regarding the pedestrian overpass at 1-805 and Las Palmas; he has received quite a few calls regarding motorcycles and bicycles going over this. City Manager Bourcier stated he would contact the State. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO stated he has received calls from property owners on Plaza by 8th Street in reference to the speed of cars going into that corner; it's difficult for them to pull out of their driveways. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Dalla, this be referred to Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. 6,/15r76 113 A representative from the JAYCEES spoke regarding arrangements for the PARACHUTE JUMP to be made by the Navy's Parachute Team, West, July 4th, in Kimball Park. He stated everything is arranged with the exception of getting the Certificate of Insurance to the City; it is being mailed from the State Jaycee headquarters and should be in any day; this will involve a thirteen man team, twelve men and a woman. VICE MAYOR REID spoke regarding the Rodeo going on in the afternoon and the fireworks that night and asked how it would affect the animals at the park. City Manager Bourcier stated that the animals will be removed by 10:00 p.m. the preceeding night. MAYOR MORGAN called an Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. for personnel matters. Council reconvened at 9:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, to adjourn the meeting to 5:00 p.m.2 June 16 in these Chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. y Clerk Cit of National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of July20,, 1976. Corrections No co ctions City of National City, California 6/15/76