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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 10-12 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA October 12, 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, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bourcier, Campbell, Gerschler, Hoffland, 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. Bill Ward, Paradise Valley Hospital. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 5, 1976 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "UNITED NATIONS WEEK," October 24--30, 1976. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Mr. Charles R. Jones, National City United Nations Chairman. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS The Mayor's recommendation Helen Cobb be appointed to the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS JIM ESTRADA, Director of Communications, CPO, 1200 Third Avenue, San Diego, was present to explain the 208 program which they have embarked on through the EPA; the series of meetings to various City Councils is to provide as much information as possible so that the Councils might help the CPO in minimizing the governmental duplication that takes place in developing sound plans for the future. STUART SCHAFFER, Associate Director of Land Use, presented a slide program on the 208 Program WATER QUALITY PLAN. Mr. Schaffer explained that the term "208" merely refers to the paragraph in federal law that requires this kind of work to be done throughout the country. The problems for solution include: how to prevent water pollution in our streams, bays and ocean from these kinds of sources; agricultural activities and infrequent periods of rain. Mr. Schaffer said in cooperation with local agencies they are trying to arrive at a population forecast for the country as a whole and for each incorporated area in the county; they would like a population forecast for National City's incorporated area for the next 20 years; those forecasts will include total population, total employment and numbers of houses. The forecasting process will be gone through every few years to catch any mistakes that might occur. RICHARD J. HUFF, Executive Director of the CPO was present and emphasized this was the first in a series of discussions his organization will be having with Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS The PUBLIC HEARING on WEED ABATEMENT was held at this time. Clerk said attached to the agenda are: a report on the 1976 Program; protest by Bud Murphy, Poway, and the City Clerk's The City Weed Abatement reply; report 10/12/77(, 201 on deliVery of notices and bills; and a copy of Ordinance No. 1155 governing the weed abatement. City Clerk Campbell stated the AffidavitS of Posting and Mailing notice of hearing were on file. FIRE MARSHALL WRIGHT was present and made a report on the program; he stated the City is surveyed, property owners are notified, a resurvey is made and violations that have been corrected are passed on and those that are not, the property owners are given final notice and properties where the nuisance has not been abated are then cleaned at owners' expense by City contract. City Attorney McLean asked Mx. Wright to comment on the protest received from Mr. Eud Murphy; Mr. Wright stated this was the only protest received; when the work is done by the contractor, a representative of the Fire Department inspects the work to be done so that the property owner is not charged for work that doesn't need to be done; a letter was sent July 13, 1976 to Mr. Murphy; an inspection was made the first week in August; photographs were taken August 12, 1976; the job was done and reinspected on August 18,1976; Mr. Murphy stated that he had his property cleaned by another individual and normally when this happens the owner contacts the Fire Department to have an inspection made when the job is completed; they received no call from Mr. Murphy in this. matter; when the work was done by the Fire Department there were weeds on the property, mattresses and miscellaneous articles. Mr. Wright displayed photographs of the area before and after the work was done. The photographs were given to the City Clerk to be filed with the proceedings. An unidentified man in the audience spoke in support of the program. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, we close the public hearing and approve the Fire Marshall's actions. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on SPECIFIC PLAN FOR HARBISON AVENUE BETWEEN 20TH AND 24TH STREETS (SP-14-76) was held attthis time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commission recommends approval of the specific plan. An unidentified man from the audience spoke of his concern about these streets in the future: What will the grade levels be? Are there any plans now for develop- ing the area? Mayor Morgan stated this is merely a specific plan; the area will be left as it is; the Council is merely identifying where future streets and alleys will be. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the public hearing be closed and the Specific Plan be 2.2,proved on Harbison between 24th. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on SPECIFIC PLAN FOR QUARTER SECTION 130 (8th Street between Palm and Euclid Avenues, 7th Street between Palm and "Q" Avenues, and "Q" Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets (SP-25-76) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and City Clerk's Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commission recommended approval of the specific plan. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the hearing be closed and approve the Planning Commission's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on SPECIFIC PLAN FOR QUARTER SECTION 106, portions of 8th Street between Euclid and Harbison Avenue (SP-30-76) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Specific Plan. 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. Mayor Morgan requested Council go to Item 28 on the Agenda. Item 28, REPORT on SCHOOL COMMUNITY RECREATION PARKS (MINI -PARKS): After meeting with National School District Superintendent Delton Reopelle and his staff, the City Manager recommended that the City turf far areas, fax acres of selected areas throughout the City; the School District will provide the maintenance for these areas; put in additional monies so there will be money for landscap- ing, fencing, and other equipment that will be used; a select group 10/1W76 202 chaired by the District Superintendent be permitted to determine where these areas should be; the City allocate $100,000 from fourth quarter revenue money to be used for this project was present- ed, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the recendation$ by the Manager be approved. There was discussion. BA BARA STRA►HAN, 1521 E. 25-th Street, President, Board of Trustees, National School District, was present and stated the Board has voted unanimously in favor of this plan; ...the district is not planning to hire new maintenance men but will utilize those already on the payroll; they have lawnmowers and all necessarryequipment to take care of the parks; it will not cost the taxpayer any more money; the vandalism in the elementary schools is much lower than that in the upper grades;there are small children in town who cannot get to a green area; it will not cost the taxpayers any more money, the money has been budgeted, There was further discussion. DELTON REOPELLE, Superintendent, National School District, 801 Ethel Place, stated that he would expect the blue ribbon committee to answer a lot of questions raised by Council; he feels these turf areas will improve the curriculum; the community also will be able to use these areas, the seniors and so on. There was further discussion. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, these Resolution be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,162, "A RESOLUTION ADOPTINOI AN AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX 'D' AND APPENDIX 'E' (983-5.17 -/Group 17) OF THE LAND USE CODE." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,162 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,163, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING STREET AND ALLEY VACATION PROCEDURES, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE VACATION OF PUBLIC WAY AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY DIRECTIVE THEREFOR AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 9421." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,163 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,164, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT (Sutton)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 12,164 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,165, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION (5th Street Sewer - Priority 4, Phase I, Specification No. 853)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 12.165 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 12,166, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $7,600.00 FROM FUND 22 TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND NO. 3." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,166 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstain: Pinson. Resolution No. 12,167, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No, 12,167 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES (second reading) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these Ordinances for second reading be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance 1531 (10/5/76-1), "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE LOCATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR QUARTER SECTION 134, PORTIONS OF HIGHLAND, "I", "J", AND "N" AVENUES AND 24TH 10/12/76 203 AND 28TH STREETS." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Ordinance 1531 (&9/ //4.4 ) be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson. Nays: None. Abstain: Reid, Morgan. Ordinance 1532 (1g///?4-.2), "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE LOCATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR QUARTER SECTION 105, PORTIONS OF 4TH STREET AND 8TH STREET BETWEEN EUCLID AND RACHAEL AVENUES." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Ordinance 1532 1 10/5/44-2) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1533 (1415/q-3) "AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZC-6-76, to rezone from CL [Commercial - Limited] to RT [Residential Two Family] and to amend the residential Density Map Designation of 10 dwelling units/acre to 15 dwelling units/acre on the vacant parcel located on the westerly side of Granger Avenue between the properties at 2414-18 and 2430 Granger Avenue }Assessor's Parcel No. 564-01Q--53])." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Ordinancebe adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -`wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: Morgan. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - No further report. REFERRALS Administrative Analyst SID MORRIS' REPORT on SOLAR POOL HEATING: a solar pool heating system is cost beneficial; however, the initial cost represents substantial capital outlay; and recommended Council consider the merits of a .solar heating system at its next review of the Capital Improvement Program. Mayor Morgan requested City Manager Bourcier to arrange a field trip for Council and the press to see a solar heating system in operation. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, this be referred to the Budget Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk's report on opening of bids for Drainage Construction, Melrose Avenue and Second Street, Specification No. 858. (R.S. Construction Co., $34,193.70; Daniel L. Muns Engineering Co., $40,310.65; T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc., $44,978.50; A-C Company, $38,628.97; Carver Corporation, $37,851.85; L.E. Morgan Construction Co., $24,919.00) and Director of Public Works Hoffland's recommenda- tion that the check of Mr. Larry Morgan be accepted and upon deposit, his bid be withdrawn and bond released; the bid of R.S. Construction be accepted in the amount of $34,193.70 and all other bids be rejected and $7,600 be transferred from Fund 22 to Fund 3, Melrose Avenue and 2nd Street Drain were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstain: Pinson, LAWRENCE E. MORGAN, 962 Valencia Court, Chula Vista, was present and stated that he had made an obvious error in bidding; he had left out the excavation cost on the job; and asked Council to consider releasing his check in the amount of $1,245.95. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Mr. Morgan's check be returned. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan requested the minutes reflect that Lawrence E. Morgan was not a relative. The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER NO. 14 dated October 12, 1976 in the amount of $143,017.82 (Warrants Nos. 55811 through 55859) and PAYROLL in the amount of $154,729.24 for the period September 16-30, 1976, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be approved. Carried,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan.' The Executive Director of the Community Development Commission's REQUEST that Council set two PUBLIC HEARINGS both at 7:45 p.m., the first on Tuesday, October 26,1976 and the second on Tuesday, November 9, 1976, to consider the Community Development Block Grant was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the public 10/12/76 204 hearin s be set for October 26th and November 9th. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The RECOMMENDATION by the Director of Public Works to approve CHANGE ORDER I to contract with T.B. Penick & Sons for improve- ments to Las Palmas Park Phase I, Specification No. 840 :(The Change Order represents a decrease of $108.05 in the original contract cost of $182,279.75) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the recommendation be approved. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The RECOMMENDATION by Director of Public Works on APPEAL by McCune Motors from requirements of Ordinance 1491 for installation of curb and gutter on Roosevelt Avenue (Mr. McCune has offered to install approximately 125 feet of gutter or roll curb. The basis of the appeal is that the actual contract cost of sign relocaw tion was $5,000) was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the Public Works' Director's recommendation be approved.Director of Public Works' Hoffland stated his recommendation is simply forwarding the determination by his department that up to $960.00 worth of curb would be required under Ord. 1491 and this is based on permit valuation; that entire amount should be installed; McCune has offered to do half that; he would like the motion to reflect what Council is approving. Mayor Morgan stated that his motion is that they drove McCune's recommendation.that they put in 10% of the contract taut the signthe 're sustaining thes �YI41peal, 1ap seconded by Reid. There was discussion in regard to other people who have appealed the cost of doing the work; in the past Council has said they must go along with the formula that's based on the book and therefore McCune shouldn't be exempt from doing the work as recommended. It stated his improvement was assessed at $10,000; all he's going to do is pick up a used sign and has a contract to do it for $5,000. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. CONSENT CALENDAR Three items were presented: Planning Commission Resolution No. 51-76, approving an application for PLANNING DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to allow a duplex and single family dwelling at 2839 and 2901 East 19th Street, respectively (Gordon Moldt); Planning Commission Resolution No. 52-76, approving an application for VARIANCE to allow reduction in required rear yard setback from twenty feet (20') to five feet (5') at 2121 East Fourth Street (Rita J. Heuss); Correction to MINUTES of September 21, 1976. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, these items be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER - No report. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN CAMACHO requested (on behalf of the South Bay Historical Society) A Avenue from 9th to Plaza be closed on November 13, Saturday, for the Tour (to benefit Granger Hall) and "no parking" signs be posted on the north and south sides of Plaza Boulevard between National and A Avenues, for the busses to be stationed there; also a "no parking" sign be posted in front of the Community Building from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Morgan, the requests be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO asked Planning Director Gerschler if a report concerning the playground area on the west side that had been requested by Mr. Luis Natividad 4,s ready; and was told the City Manager's office Is preparing it. 10/12/76 205 COUNCILMAN DALLA stated the General Plan identifies various schoolgrounds and other possible areas where the City could participate in developing some park sites; rather than having a Committee appointed to study location of the mini -parks, he recommended that we provide them with the information that is in the General Plan to save them leg work and as a positive step in getting the job done. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, this recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. MAYOR MORGAN suggested Council buy the property belonging to the Olivers on 30th Street; they (Municipal Golf Course) wants to build a club house there and they have run into problems. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, refer this to Staff and come back with a recommendation of how we can buy it, with condemning powers if we have to, to include it in the olf course in National City. Councilman Camacho stated he has asked Ron Ballard prepare a list of existing properties that the City owns and would be willing to trade with Mr. Oliver for his piece of property; this is one avenue we have in case Mr. Oliver is interested in trading. Motion carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN reported that he has met with all the people on Virginia Drive, L Avenue from 30th Street to 24th Street and they have agreed unanimously that a "stop sign" be put at 26th and L and 28th and L; the problem has been as there are no stop signs on L Avenue, it's hard to get out on 30th Street and the cars keep stacking up beyond driveway entrances. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, we authorize staff to put in "stop signs" at the inter- sectiorsof 26th and L and 28th and L, four-way stops. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, .the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:05 p.m. City �lerk Ciiy of National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of October 26, 1976. El Corrections WI No corrections May City of National City, California 10/12/76