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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 01-07 CC MIN151 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA January 7, 1975 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, Asst. Planning Director Gunnarson, Hoffland, McCabe, McLean. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager Bourcier followed with invocation by Rev. Hubert Campbell, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the adjourned meet- ing of December 10, 1974 held on December 11, 1974; the regular meeting. of December 17, 1974) the adjourned meetin• of December 17 1974 held on December 20, 1974; the adjourned meeting of December 17, 1974 held on December 23 1974 with correction to date in headin • the re ular meeting of December 24, 1974• and the adjourned meetin of December 17 1974 held on December 26 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pinson. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Morgan presented a plaque to retired City Manager Osburn and spoke of his outstanding work as City Manager and the other positions he held in the City; there has never been a more loyal employee than he; this plaque is in appreciation for his outstanding service. Mayor Morgan expressed best wishes for a long and happy retirement on behalf of the City Council and the citizens of National City. Mr. Osburn,said he enjoyed the 20 years spent in the employment of National City; this is the second job he has retired from and he enjoyed serving both the City of National City and the Navy. Mayor Morgan introduced Mrs. Osburn who was present in the audience. City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "Alcoholism Information Month January 1975." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Richard O'Brien, Immediate Past President, National Council on Alcoholism. Mayor Morgan said each Councilman has a list of names he proposes to appoint to the Citizens Committee for Community Development; the list consists of 13 names plus two alternates (Larry Ruehle, Chairman, Shirley La Rue, Jerry Harris, Lucy Ungab, James Bird, John Menard, Rosie Alvarado, Rosa Enriques, Ernie Azhocar, Jim Bobo, Steve Torres, Howard Lowffler, Bob Daily. Alternates: Marion Cooper, Ron Barnes); there will be eleven other alternates to come in; he would like each council member to furnish him with five names; from these 20 people a good selection can be made to fill eleven spots; he would like Council to approve this Citizens Committee. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, these thirteen names be approved plus the alternates (amended motion). There was discussion. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, to amend the motion to include that should a member miss two meetincs without just, cause --unless approved by the chairman --he be removed from the 1/7/75 152 Committee. Mayor Morgan said the staff has recommended that the Council select a chairman this year and that he would only serve for one year; he feels Council should not dictate who the chairman is; maybe the Committee will want him to serve longer; he does not like this restric- tion. Councilman Pinson said he feels the primary purpose of this chairmanship selection by Council is because at this point the Committee is not sufficiently known to one another to select a chairman; this does not necessarily remove the chairman after a one-year period but allows the Committee to make that decision. Amendment to the motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Dalla said he feels the Committee selection process has not been given the consideration or careful scrutiny it deserves; Council should be sure the Committee adequately reflects a cross section of the community and whether or not they are willing and capable of spending the time required to serve on such a Committee; he feels the idea of submitting five names and from those selecting alternates is a good one; however, he feels it would be an even better idea for selecting the entire Committee; he realizes this would cause a certain amount of complications for Mr. Watts (Redevelop- ment Agency Executive Director) to hold this over, but it would cause less complications in the long run if it is done right the first time rather than jockeying names around at the very beginning. Moved by Dalla, this be held over for one week. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Dalia said he is not voting against any one particular individual on the list; he feels that more time and consideration should be given to the selection. Mayor Morgan said he would have handled this differently had there been more time; Council has not met since December 17; the schedule is tight and there is $771,000 at stake; there will be changes in this Committee. Vice Mayor Camacho said he would like Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Watts to comment on this; how tight is this schedule? Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Watts was present and said there must be a citizen participation program if the City is to receive the funds; there must be a program that is viable and realistic and represents a cross section of the community's interest; time is running out on preparing the application, submitting the application to the Government so the Agency can secure the funds for the first annual year; after a partici- pation and involvement by whatever group the City Council selects, Council will make the final decision as to what form the application will take; delay at this juncture in having a citizen's committee would be inconvenient but not impossible to live with; this, of course, depends on the length of the delay; an adequate application must be submitted no later than April 15; State and local clearinghouse reviews request no less than 45 days prior to that; therefore, if public hear- ings or hearing are to be held prior to submitting the application to State and local clearinghouses, this means that some sort of citizen involvement program must occur prior to that time; February 1 is a very critical date. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Della. HEARING The HEARING on INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF 15TH STREET from the westerly line of McKinley Avenue, west a distance of 125' (Industrial Sales, Handy Metalmart) was held at this time. The Plan- ning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended approval of vacation subject to two listed conditions and that the City Attorney, with the consent of the property owner, write in the ingress and egress rights was presented. City Clerk Campbell stated the City Engineer's Affidavit of Posting and the Certificate of Publi- cation were on file. Asst. Planning Director Gunnarson said there is one property owner involved on both sides of the street; to his knowl- edge, all the conditions have been provided for; it is staff's recommendation the street closing be approved. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the public hearing be closed and a_portion of 15th Street from the westerly line of McKinley Avenue west a distance of 125 feet be closed sub*ect to the conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/7/75 153 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS HAROLD ARANDA, 1606 Coolidge Avenue, was present representing his mother, Mrs. Carmen Aranda, and said several years ago they had a dusk -to -dawn light installed in the alley (between Coolidge and Harding on 16th Street) because there was a lot of vandalism in that area; since the light was installed, this has been cut down a lot; they were told at the time they installed the light that the price of the light bill would go down; his mother is paying $5.71 for the light monthly; instead of going down, the bill has increased; he telephoned San Diego Gas & Electric Company and they suggested he talk to the City Council in this regard; the light is on City property yet they are paying for the light because they had it installed; he asked if there is some way by which the City can take over the payments for the light; his mother is on a pension of approximately $230 monthly and to her $5.71 is a lot of money; they can have the light disconnected, however, this could allow the vandalism to return. There was discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, Council authorize the City Manager to check this out, get in touch with Mr. Aranda and make a re ort to Council. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,649, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS TO REDEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT 28 ($50,000 Appropriated for Work on Bonita Center Project)." City Manager Bourcier's letter recommendingCouncil authorize the transfer of funds with the stipulation the General Fund be reimbursed after the sale of the bonds was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,649 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dallas RESOLUTION NO. 11,650, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREE- MENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO SECURE AND ADMINISTER FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT ACT (CETA)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,650 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,651, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11,539 ESTABLISHING PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULES FOR THE 1974-75 FISCAL YEAR." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 1151 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,652, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR SEWAGE TRANSPORTATION." A letter from the Water Utilities Director, City of San Diego, and the City Manager's memo were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11.1652 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,653, "COMBINATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OVER AND UNDER $2500 (Rescinding Resolution No. 11,643)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,653 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,654, "RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (LOT SPLIT) 2921 EAST 16TH STREET (Vondruska)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,654 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,655, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTAIN CHANGES IN WORK (loth Street, llth Street, 12th Street, 'R' Avenue, Paradise Drive, and Palm Avenue, Assessment District No. 161)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,655 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/7/75 154 RESOLUTION NO. 11,656, "RESOLUTION RETAINING CARROLL & BRANTLEY, ASSOCIATES AS AUDITORS FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,656 be adopted. (In discussion it was agreed Council wanted monthly visits.) Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,657, "RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 11,631 RELATING TO TRANSFER OF RIGHTS UNDER SAN DIEGO WATER COURSE PERMIT AND RIGHT OF ENTRY (Bonita Center Redevelopment Project)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11 657 be admIed. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, these ordinances be presented to Council for first readin by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1/7/75-1, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California, (ZC-10-74) to Rezone from M-3, Limited Industrial Zone, to M-1, Special Limited Industrial Planned Development Zone, HBTV(I)-PD, Highway Business - Tourist Visitor with Limited Industrial as Alternate Uses Planned Development Zone, and M-1 to HBTV(I)-PD, A Portion of the E. J. Christman Business and Industrial Park Located South of 24th Street and West of Hoover Avenue." Ordinance No. 1/7/75-2, "An Ordinance Regulating the Installation and Removal of Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks and Driveways Upon any Public Street or Alley within the City of National City and Providing for Fees, Permits, Inspections and Providing for Penalties for Violations Thereof and Revoking Ordinance No. 851." Ordinance No. 1/7/75-3, "An Ordinance of the City of National City, California Amending Title 15 of the Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 15.34 Relating to Special Regulations Pertaining to the Relocation, Rehabilitation, and Preservation of Historical Buildings." REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said the City's Real Property Officer reported there are a variety of delinquent rent accounts; he recommended the City institute suit to collect back rent on City owned property. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Attorney's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Letter from the County Administrator stating he did not feel it appropriate to recommend County participation in FUNDING FOR CASA DE SALUD EXPANSION due to heavy over -expenditures in welfare and other services was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, this be filed. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the bid of George Taylor at a price of $61,500.00 for the construction of the addition to the Casa de Salud be accepted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR items la through le were presented. a. Memo from City Clerk attaching notices from SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY to the Public Utilities Commission regarding (1) increase in rates and charges for electric service, and (2) increase for rates and charges for natural gas service. b. Memo from City Clerk attaching copy of Application No. 54942, petition of CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY before the Public Utilities Commission, for authority to raise rates in its Coronado, Sweetwater, Baldwin Hills, Durate, San Marino, Monterey and Village Districts. 1/7/75 155 c. Memo from City Treasurer/Finance Director, dated December 17, 1974, regarding ratification of payment of bills in the amount of $183,146.87. d. Memo from City Treasurer/Finance Director, dated December 24, 1974, regarding ratification of payment of payroll for period ending 12/15/74 in the amount of $139,312.90 and bills in the amount of $27,149.23 for a total of $166,462.13. e. Memo from City Treasurer/Finance Director, dated December 31, 1974, regarding ratification of payment of bills in the amount of $20,638.78. Consent Calendar ordered filed by unanimous vote. A letter from SAN DIEGO COAST REGIONAL COMMISSION offering to make a status report to the Council or Planning Commission on its past and future activities was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this item be referred to the Planning Commission and that Council get a full report as to their intentions. Mayor Morgan asked that the motion include if they wanted to come to the Council there would be no objection. Included in motion and second. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, stating they are not willing to recommend that budgeted funds be spent for acquisition of improved parcels north of 24th Street unless National City would make three listed commitments; and that County staff would recommend to the Board of Supervisors the $170,000 be used for development of park facilities on any vacant land north of 24th Street contiguous to LAS PALMAS PARK was presented. The City Manager's memo in this regard and a plat identifying the property were also presented. City Manager Bourcier said the vacant land available north of 24th Street is City owned land; he recommended at this time the City take advantage of the $170,000 to improve Las Palmas Park. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Communication from Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Watts regarding HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: (a) Community Development Program Project, (b) Recommendations Regarding Citizen Participation, and (c) Recommended Housing Assistance Plan was pre- sented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of (a), (b) and (c). Councilman Dalla asked that these items be considered separately. Motion and second withdrawn. There was discussion. Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Watts said the Agency is asking Council for approval of the project in concept with or without modifi- cations, so it can go to the Citizens' Committee and come back to the Council with their recommendations joined with staff's recommendations. City Attorney McLean asked Mr. Watts if the Agency wants a motion to approve the project as submitted by staff. Mr. Watts said yes, approved in concept. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, to approve (a), (b) and Sc) in this recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Mr. Watts referred to the appointment of the Citizens Committee earlier in the evening and asked if a chairman was appointed. Mayor Morgan said the Chairman was Mr. Ruehle. Proposal by Carroll & Brantley, Associates, for ANNUAL AUDIT of City records for July 1, 1974 through June 30, 1977 was presented. City Clerk Campbell said this item was approved by adoption of Resolution No. 11,656 (Page 154, Paragraph 1). Request by KATHRYN WARBURTON, Library Technician, for LEAVE WITHOUT PAY from February 3, 1975 to January 2, 1976 and memos from the City Manager and the City Librarian recommending approval were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/7/75 156 The City Manager's recommendation CLAIMS against the City by LOUIS A. TEJEDA, JR. and MICHAEL G. TRANT be denied and referred to the City Attorney for processing was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this be referred to the City Attorney and the claims be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's recommendation that improvements for SWEETWATER HEIGHTS PARK, Spec. 789, be accepted and a Notice of Completion be filed and a memo from Civil Engineer Technician Baker in this regard were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the recommendation by the City Engineer. In answer to the Mayor's question City Engineer Hoffland said the inspectors say all the specifications have been met and the Park Department is happy with it. Carried by unanimous vote. Letter from SAN DIEGO COUNTY HEART ASSOCIATION listing members of 1974-75 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, and requesting permission to conduct annual campaign in National City and the License Collector's recommendation this request be granted were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of this recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Bourcier's memo recommending the staff be directed to advertise and invite PUBLIC BIDS TO SELL EXCESS CITY -OWNED PROPERTY at southwest corner Plaza Boulevard and Coolidge Avenue and stating Tom Roberts, Appraiser, recommended that $27,000 be established as minimum bid for parcel and a plat identifying the property were pre- sented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Request by Building and Housing MAINTENANCE MICROFILE system be recommended fee schedule and an were presented. Moved by Reid, Building and Housing Director's - Director that FEE. SCHEDULE for updated, proposed resolution adopting excerpt from Health and Safety Code seconded by Camacho, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from Joe Wilson, Inc. requesting a variance to allow a 20-ft. separation between DRIVEWAYS for PLAZA ROYALE on Highland Avenue between 24th and 28th Street, a plot plan of the area involved indi- cating the proposed separation, the City Treasurer's receipt for deposit and the City Engineer's memo stating he saw no objection to the extra width driveway requested were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City En9ineer's recommendation this be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER BOURCIER asked the City Engineer to report on one item regarding a sewer. City Engineer Hoffland said a request has been received from Palm Homes that Change Order No. 1 be issued to the City's contract with R. S. Construction Company for the Priority 1, Phase 1 Sewer Project; this Change Order would amount to a little under $5,000; funds are available in Account 21, Drainage; he has no objections to this. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Engineer's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN ordered Items A and B under Planning (requiring no Council action) be presented together. (A) Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended application by Ray L. Huffmand Construction, Inc., for Zone Variance Z-8-74 be denied; this application is for variance from provisions of Ordinance 1436 to allow ccnstruction of four units on land containing 6,135 sq. ft.; a trans- mittal of this case will be attached to the January 28, 1975 Council agenda; and (B) Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended application by Gilbert E. Bivens for Zone Variance Z-9-74 be approved; this application is for variance from 1/7/75 157 required rear yard setback of 25' to 17'; the transmittal of will be attached to the January 28, 1975 Council agenda were (No action necessary at this time.) Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended application by IGLESIANICRISTO for EXEMPTION FROM PERMANENT PAVING for one-half street width ("V" Ave.) at 2145 East 8th Street be denied was presented. Mayor Morgan said they are building a pastor's home behind the church; they are willing to put in the sidewalk and curb and they have donated 30' x 125' for the street; they feel like they have done enough; he is sure they would sign something to the effect that they wouldn't protest a 1911 Act. RUBEN TRINIDAD, a Head Deacon of the Church of Christ, Igiesia Ni Cristo, was present and said they are attempting to build a small pastor's house behind the chapel; they asked the administration to provide enough money to build the building; they gave the money; in return the City of National City would like to have a portion of the property, almost one-third of the lot; this they did give to the City; the permit was approved but now they want the Church to also pave the road on the part that the Church has already given; they have no more money; this is not a business venture; he is representing the congre- gation tonight; the congregation was willing to appear before Council; he assured them he would appear and advise them tonorrow; he feels the officers of the City will provide all the aid to the Church they can give even if they are not members of this congregation. Asst. Planning Director Gunnarson said, in answer to Councilman Pinson, there is a half street now in existence. Mayor Morgan said what the church has given goes back two lots beyond that; they could go another 100 or 125 feet and that is as far as the street could go on that side; all the traveling up and down "V" Street is on the east side of the street and this is on the west side. There was discussion regarding the possibil- ity of a 1911 Street Improvement Act sometime in the future. Mr. Trinidad said he would sign a covenant with the approval of the administration; he cannot see any need for street improvement as there are only two houses. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, a deferral be granted rather than an exemption with the stipulation that a covenant is signed to that effect. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. this case presented. The Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended deferral be granted to ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTE FE RAILWAY COMPANY on required INSTALLATION OF CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK until such time as a 1911 Act or other improvement project is initiated, subject to two conditions set forth by the Engineering Department was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Plan- ning Commission's recommendation subject to conditions of the Engineering Department. City Engineer Hoffland (in answer to Council- man Dalla's question) said Harrison is a dirt area; construction of curb and sidewalk without pavement and drainage facilities would probably create an obstruction and result in a safety hazard to trucks and people using this area. There was discussion relative to requir- ing landscaping in lieu of installation of improvements. Asst. Planning Director Gunnarson said there is no "in lieu" ordinance; there is the landscaping ordinance which requires in those cases where certain street improvements are required they are also required to landscape the parkway; he does not know if this particular case fits that description. City Attorney McLean said there is no require- ment for landscaping; if you want to work out that kind of an agreement with this particular property owner and say "we will waive permanently the requirements for the installation of the street, you will do the following things" and they agree to it, such an agreement can be drawn up to provide for that idea. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, this be referred back to staff and have the City Attorney and the Manager work something out with the peoyle to come up with something to land- scape. City Attorney McLean said this is a very general instruction to work something out; he does not know whether or not the Planner has 1/7/75 158 sufficient guidance to do anything or make recommendations. There was further discussion. Mr. Gunnarson said they could meet with the property owner and see if there is an alternative that some landscaping could be provided to the property; unless there is a public street frontage where there is a real street instead of a paper street he feels staff would be wasting time. There was discussion relative to landscaping near their building or property line. City Attorney McLean said Council wants the staff to meet with the property owner and see if staff can come up with some alternatives that would be more desirable such as landscaping; they could certainly do that and report back next week. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson. Nays: Reid, Morgan. The Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Staff recom- mended that Council adopt RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE PORTIONS OF 22ND AND 23RD STREETS, between Highland and "L" Avenue; portions of "I" and "J" Avenues between 22nd and 24th Streets, except for portions of 22nd Street between "J" and "K" Avenues, as shown on City of National City Engineering Drawing #397-AD, setting a public hearing date and the Planning Commission recommendation taken into considera- tion at that time was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the recommendation by the Planning Staff. Mayor Morgan stated he owned property in that area; he did not know whether or not this would gain anything for him, however, he would abstain. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalia, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The Assistant Planning Director's recommendation that Council oppose continuation of a state -administered REGULATORY/PERMIT SYSTEM after the expiration of the CALIFORNIA COASTAL ZONE CONSERVATION ACT OF 1972 and recommend that San Diego Bay be excluded from the provisions of the Coastal Conservation Plan was presented. Asst. Planning Director Gunnarson said staff is asking Council to oppose the continuation of the present Coastal Zone permit system after the expiration of the present Act of 1976 and further the Coastal Commission be asked to recommend deletion of San Diego Bay from the jurisdiction of the Coastal Commission and the Coastal Plan in that it is already under State jurisdiction by lieu of San Diego Unified Port District. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of Mr. Gunnarson's recommen- dation, Councilman Dalla said, just for the record, Mr. Gunnarson's recommendation as far as the permit system is concerned is specifically referring to that particular system, it is not proposed Council advo- cate complete abolishment of some sort of responsibility for the Coastal Commission after expiration)is that correct? Mr. Gunnarson said their recommendation is strictly the owners' permit system that the people in the City are forced to comply with without any real benefit to the City or the residents of the City that the staff is aware of. Carried by unanimous vote. The City TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT for month ending November 30, 1974 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS VICE MAYOR CAMACHO said the Veterans of Foreign Wars advised him they have vacated the KIMBALL HOUSE on their property; he brought up at a prior Council meeting the possibility of razing Kimball House, itemizing the material taken down, storing the material, and at a later date re -erect the building, using the material that is usable and replacing the parts of the building that have deteriorated. Mayor Morgan asked City Manager Bourcier to bring a recommendation on this back to Council; perhaps an architect could draw plans and get an idea of just what this would entail to do this. Vice Mayor Camacho said he would not be in favor of replacing the building with a like one; it would lose its historical value; his proposal is to restore a house of historical value --to restore the house that was a part of this 1/7/75 159 community; the VFW have been very patient, but they would like the building moved; he realizes the City does not have the funds at this time to purchase the property on which to relocate the house; he feels citizens would be willing to become involved in saving this building; he proposed to have an article in this regard in the paper, let the people know what is proposed, tie Historical Society could possibly contribute names of those willing to help. Mayor Morgan asked Re- development Agency Executive Director Watts if there is any possibility in the Block Fund Act of acquiring funds in the middle of next year to purchase property on 9th and "A" to move the building; is there any- thing in the grant that would allow this? Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Watts said it is suggested that in the first year of the Plan's adoption by ordinance to create an area so real estate can be acquired; in the later part of the first year or the first part of the second year it is suggested to acquire real estate; more than likely this would be in the second year; it could possibly be in the first year but realistically, it would be better to plan on the second year. Mayor Morgan suggested that if the land at the southwest corner of Plaza Boulevard and Coolidge is sold for $27,000 [Item 10 on Council Agenda, sale approved earlier in meeting (Page 156 Pgh 4)], would it be possible to use that money and purchase one of those old houses and move the Kimball House over there. City Manager Bourcier said it is possible; he would like to look at the alternatives. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to report to Council on possible alternatives for saving this building. City Manager Bourcier said he would like to meet with the Director of Building and Housing to explore the possi- bility of salvaging as much of the building as is feasible.as he understands Council, the other alternative as Vice Mayor Glamacho sug- gested; on which he is to report is the possibility of moving the building to another site. VICE MAYOR CAMACHO said with the Council's consent a month or so ago he wrote to the presidents of the local Service Clubs; they will meet in Council Chambers on the 15th of this month to discuss the BICENTEN- NIAL PROGRAM; he invited any member of the Council interested in this project to attend. MAYOR MORGAN said it was proposed at one time to close 19th Street from Roosevelt to National Avenues; there is a business that wants to move out of Chula Vista and Council encourages this; it is Harrison Motors, a Fiat dealer; the Planners want to do a little landscaping and these people want to get started on the project; they have proposed he would have to put in sidewalks, curbs and put a street in down on 19th Street; it was recommended in the General Plan and the Council was in favor of closing that except when Mr. Watts thought he could get some money for Redevelopment Agency, second phase; they would put in curbs, sidewalk and fix it up on National Avenue; one of the prob- lems of National City is that there is a major street every 250 feet; in Chula Vista, they have those major streets 1300 feet from each other. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, to initigate a street closinof 19th Street, from Roosevelt to National Avenue. There was discussion. City Attorney McLean said the Planning Commission report may come back against the closing; the recommendation by the Council is the initia- tion of a street closing procedure. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN said the Planning Commission is working on this probliem; Lamb Chevrolet at 24th and National would like to just sign a lease" for property across from their plant; the Planning Commission says, "..well, will you fence it...will you pave it? and spend a lot of money?" Mayor Morgan said in the lease, there is a 3-day notice clause whereby the City can move them out in three days; he can see no reason why the City cannot start collecting the $500 now instead of down the road a bit; if it doesn't work out, they can be moved out in three days; that is all it is. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, to autho- rize Lamb Chevrolet to use this and have Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Watts to draw up lease with a 3-day clause in it whereby the City can move them out if so desire. There was discussion whether the 1/7/75 160 cars were to be stored or sold. Carried,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalia. MAYOR MORGAN said he feels it is time to tell those who are trying to stop the oil drilling along the coast of California that we are in need of this oil; we need this oil to provide our own energy so we will not have to beg the Arab nations for oil; the poor people are the ones who really have to pay the high prices for gas and oil; the Lincolns and Cadillacs are selling better than the smaller cars be- cause the people to whom money means nothing are the only ones buying cars now; we are going to have to declare war on the energy problem if we are going to provide what is needed for this country, otherwise they will chop us off. COUNCILMAN REID asked the City Manager to have someone drive on 17th between "Lu and Palm Avenues and see if it wouldn't be advisable to fill those holes; and then, have them go east on Plaza, there are some bad holes along the 2600 and 2700 blocks. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:58 p.m. Cite' Clerk ity of Natio al City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of January 14, 1975. No corrections OCorrections as noted below Mayo , City tional City, California 1/7/75