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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 02-11 CC MIN184 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNC I L OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA February 11, 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, Gerschler, 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 the Rev. Ted Selgo, First Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 4, 1975 with the addition of Item 21 (Mayor Morgan ordered items 21, 22, and 23... be taken together -» . Item 21 Recommendation by Planning Commission that application Z-6-741 be denied for variance from requirement for paving, setback and land sca in of off-street arkin lot within the 400 block West 13th Street, north side Mac's Transfer . Transmittal of this case will be attach t.... he 2 25/75'agenda. t4 Para ra h 6 Pa a 181 be �_________ approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation, "NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION WEEK, February 9 - 15, 1975." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, this proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - none. ORAL COMMUNICATION R. MITCHELL BEAUCHAMP, 1625 "I", was present and said yesterday in these Chambers, Congressman Van Deerlin assembled many interested parties to discuss the many chaotic problems involved With the con- struction of Highway 54, Interstate 5 widening and channelization of that renowned navigational artery, the Sweetwater River. Mr. Beauchamp recommended Council make firm its position of the future of Paradise Marsh, inasmuch as it seems to be a key factor in this complex situation of freeways and ditches. Mayor Morgan said Council tooka tin stand in favor of it. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these resolutions by presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,687. "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Director's Deed - California State Department of Transporta- tion)," Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,687 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,688. "RESOLUTION DEDICATING SURPLUS PROPERTY ADJACENT TO EL TOYON PARK." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,688 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 2/11/75 185 RESOLUTtON NO. 11,689, "RESOLUTION RELATING TO ADDITION TO STREETS TO Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Carried by unanimous vote. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11,251 THE CITY'S SELECT STREET SYSTEM." Resolution No, 11,689 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO, 11,690, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND BALANCE TO SEWER PRIORITY I, PHASE I (Sewer Project, Plaza Boulevard and "M" Avenue). Pinson, Resolution No. 11,690 be adopted._ Carr Cved arried Reid, seconded by d by unanimous vote.. RESOLUTION NO. 11,691, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM REDEVELOPMENT FUND BALANCE TO ACCOUNT NO. 28 . " Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,691 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote, REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - none. REFERRALS The PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S memo, dated January 27, 1975, summarizing action taken by the STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE, Policy adopted by Street Tree & Parkway Committee in 1971, and the City Manager's report in this regard requesting Council take action on recommendations submitted by the Street Tree & Parkway Committee (1. Approved the request of Mrs. C. LeMasters, 3441 Cagle Street, to remove one tree from her parkway [Concrete damage and sewer blockage]; 2. Refused the request of Mrs. George Meyer, 1933 "N" Avenue for the removal of one tree from her parkway [Sewer blockage]; and 3, Approved the removal of two trees from the parkway of Joseph Martinez, 13 North Belmont (Concrete damage and sewer blockage]) were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, The Parkway and Street Tree Committee's recommendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 11-13) were presented: (11) Real Property Officer's memo attaching notice from Calif. Dept. of Transportation giving information on sealed bid sale of PROPERTY at corner of 24TH STREET AND NEWELL AVENUE; (12) Application by Far West Recreation Centers, Inc. and Nevada Sport Service, Inc., dba PLAZA BOWL, 1201 Plaza Blvd. for personal transfer of on -sale general eating place liquor license (duplicate) and the Police Chief's statement that no Council action is required; (13) The City Clerk's memo attaching a copy of the Public Utilities Commission's responsetoCALIFORNIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY'S request for interim rate relief (Appl. 54942) and staff position on petition of California American -Water Co. for interim relief, Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The application (Item 14) of Thelma C. McFarland and Della I. Plans, dba COZINE' S GROCERY, 402 W 13th St, for personal transfer of off -sale beer and wine license and the Police Chief's statement there appears to be no grounds for protest were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, for the approval of thisitem. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Camacho, Della, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstain- ing: Morgan, The application (Item 15) of Jerald E. Toogood, William G, Hepp and Jesse L. Beagley, dba EL TACO No, 49, 1940 Highland Avenue, for new on -sale beer license and the Police Chief's statement there appears to be no grounds for protest were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, for the approval of this item (151.o There was discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalia, Pinson Reid. Nays: Morgan. , 2/11/75 186 Application by LONGS DRUG STORES, Inc., 1730 Sweetwater Road, for person -to -person and premises -to -premises transfer of off. -sale,. general liquor license and the Police Chief's statement there appears to be no grounds for protest were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, for the approval of this item. Carried,by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dallas Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. HEARINGS The Hearing on an APPEAL of the Planning Commission's recommended DENIAL OF aprE VAPIA.NCE(Z-8.,74) from provisions of Ordinance No. 1436 to allow construction of a 4-.unit apartment building on a parcel of land containing 6,135 sq. ft. at 1524 East 17th Street (Ray L. Huffman Construction, Inc.) was held at this time. The Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended the application for variance be denied and the City Clerk's memo attaching a letter of appeal from Ray L. Huffman Construction, Inc., and a copy of Ordinance No. 981 were presented. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Hearing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler said a complete copy of the Planning Commission's file, including all the various correspondence with the applicant and others, has been transmitted to Council; the Planning Commission denied the request and make the finding that the General Plan now allows the construction of three dwelling units on the lot and they found no justification for Weasing that. FRANK HERNANDEZ, 1503 East 17th Street, was present and7the people who came with him tonight are absolutely against this apartment not so much for the sake of the apartment but the lack of facilities for the youngsters and parking facilities; he does not like to generalize but since all the apartments have been built in the area they have had police problems; they have had thefts, vandalism; they did not have this problem five or six years ago; he feels there are sufficient apartments in their area; they do not want any more apartments; the parents of these small children are out working and the children run unsupervised. CARL HERNANDEZ, 1415 East 17th Street, was present and said the previous speaker was his father; there are supervised facilities in National City for children to play; his problem is parking; when he moved into this area there were 12 houses on the street; now there are a total of 34 dwelling units on that same street, this includes apartments, duplexes, etc; sometimes he has to drive around the block looking for parking; he does not feel that tearing down a single-family dwelling unit and putting in four apartments is going to help the situation; the police problem is a big thing. RAY HUFFMAN (appellant) was pre- sent and said it is sad when the public ties in aspects of the undesirable part of our society with apartments; if the statistics were shown, they would indicate that density or lack of density does not result in crime; he lives in a very nice neighborhood in Pacific Beach and they have this problem. Mr. Huffman continued this: property (1524 East 17th St.) was purchased three years ago when it was zoned R-4; he believes it is still zoned R-4; they developed a set of plans under the guidelines of National City ordinance to build an 8-unit apartment house; before the plans could be submitted to the Building Department, the parking requirements were changed; the plans were then altered to a 6-unit apartment; they got caught in another downzone; they drew up another set of plans and got approval for a 4-unit apart- ment building and submitted them to the Building Department; before they could get the plans out of the Building Department, they were caught in another downzoning; they are not trying to crowd a lot of units on a small piece of property; he has built probably 175 apart- ment houses in the City of San Diego on 50-ft wide by 125 ft. lots, housing eight units,five one bedroom and three twos with adequate parking with a maximum of 50% coverage; he has little or no problems with complaint bout density or parking requirements; he feels the City of Nationaij ould use four good units; he would not purchase this property for the purpose of building four units but he was caught in something he had not anticipated ; he recently completed a building for 2/11/75 r. 87 low income families which was filled in three weeks; this will give some idea for the need for housing in this area; as developers are forced to use their properties for smaller developments, they will be forced to raise the rentals; had the City processed the building application in a reasonable period of time (They made an application for a building permit for four units on June 12, 1974; the urgency ordinance was passed and by July 23 it was law and they had yet to receive the building permit; it sat in the City of National City for approximately 6 weeks; they have not been able to determine the reason for this.) had the permit been issued prior to the adoption of the ordinance„ he would not be before the Council tonight; he brought this before Council once before and was directed to take it to the Planning Commission and request a variance; they have not been successful with the Planning Commission, and he hopes to be more successful with the City Council this evening; there are unusual circumstances existing in this case; he sits on the Board of Appeals in the City of San Diego, and he is aware of the laws variances are required to adhere to. Councilman Dalla said one of the problems in multi -unit areas, whether or not there is adequate off-street parking, is that there is nothing that can be done to force thepeople who live in the apart- ments to use the off-street parking provided for them; in many instances it is more convenient for them to park in the street leaving less space for those neighbors with no off-street parking; these people who are complaining about lack of parking due to apartment buildings have valid complaints. Mr. Huffman said the City of San Diego several years ago, was considering a parking ordinance... - people will use the parking that is most easily available to them; it was suggested that street parking be eliminated period or allow it on a "permit" basis; for any new building, you would not be allowed to park out in front after a certain period of time forcing the cars to be parked on the site where parking is provided off-street; it is easier for transportation to move up and down streets without parking on the streets; it is safer; it is easier to clean the streets; it makes for better crime detection; there are all sorts of reasons why there should be no parking on the streets. There was discussion, Mr. Huffman said his argument is not to get more on site -.-that is not the argument; their problem was they just couldn't keep up with the changes; with only three units, it just doesn't make sense to do it; it is hard to believe that anyone would ever notice the one extra unit in that area. FRANK HERNANDEZ spoke again saying there are quite a few apartments in that area; on "N"AvenuAt..0 there are 8 apartments in that short block; there is one on 17th Street where he lives; there has been nothing but trouble since they came in there; there is sufficient space in the City where these buildings can be spread out; they don't have to be crowded in this small area. MRS. SMITH, 1504 East 17th Street, was present and said she does have apartments behind her; she has lost every window in her garage; the insurance company is getting tired of replacing them; they are from the apartments; she never had any trouble before; they will not dump their trash in their containers; they knock her fence down; the alleys are not wide enough to back out; there is the parking situation, and most people own two cars; she used to own four cars, one was stolen recently; the parents of the children in the apartments know they are breaking out their windows. No one else was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the public hearing be closed and that the denial is as per the Planning Commission's recommendation Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING to consider AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP to rezone from C-2 to C-2-*PD the C•2 zoned property on the south side of 8th Street between Palm Avenue and "R" Avenue, excepting therefrom the corner parcel at 8th and Palm (2C-11.-74) was held at this time. The Planning Depart.• ment transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended the zone change be approved and the Planning Director's statement that rezoning is sought to allow for on -premise alcoholic beverage license in con- junction with an Italian/American Restaurant to be located at 1722 East 8th Street was presented. City Clerk Campbell stated the 2/11/75 188 Certificate of Publication and the Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Hearing are on file. Planning Director Gerschler said this is the property at 8th and Palm, the Lucky Market and newly constructed shops are being built; the entire site would be reclassified from C--2 to C-2--PD; the Planning Commission recommends approval. JAMES M. HOUCK, representing the builder and owner of the property at this location, was present and said they thought they originally had (proper zoning) and did not question it when Mr. Duensing rented their property at 1722 for a pizza establishment serving wine and beer; they found out differently; in the project (completed but not finaled out by the Building Department) in addition to the Lucky Market and a small Taco Shop on Palm, they have rented to the Pizza Villa,, a florist shop, a liquor store and a realtor; 50% or more is already rented out; Mr. Duensing, his tenant, has assured him as:well as the ABC that the alcoholic beverages that would be sold would represent less than five percent of his total gross sales; the property has been landscaped and everything done as required by the PD. Planning Director Gerschler said it more than complies with the planned development; they have done an outstanding job improving the property. MIKE DUENSING, owner Pizza Villa at 1722 East 8th, substantiated what Mr. Houck said; he has no intention of running a beer bar or anything like that; he just wanted to run an eating establishment; he has a full line of dinners; a full complement of sandwiches; he can seat about 40 maximum; his place is new and well lighted; he had applied for a license but with..) drew the application because of the zoning. City Attorney McLean asked Mr. Duensing if he is going to apply for a conditional license that requires beer and wine to be sold in conjunction with food... Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and that the amendment to the zoning map to rezone from C-2 to C-2-PD the _property on the south side of 8th Street between Palm Avenue and "R" Avenue be accepted and all stipulations by the Planning Commission be recognized. There was discussion. City Attorney McLean said...the City has pro- tested the issuance of general on -sale beer and wine licenses unless certain conditions are attached; the Police Chief recommends no bar, no live entertainment and the sale of beer and wine be in conjunction with the sale of food in a bona fide eating establishment; he mentions this so that, if that is this gentleman's intention he will save him. self a go -around with the City Council by applying for the license in that way... No one else was present in this regard. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Nays: Morgan. The HEARING on the City's proposed APPLICATION for Federal Assistance pursuant to the U.S. Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM) consisting of the following: (1) Three -Year Community Development Plan, (2) One -Year Community Development Program, and (3) Housing Assistance Plan was held at this time. A memo from the City Manager attaching, (1) recommendations by the Citizens' Committee on Community Development regarding the Block Grant Program, and (2) minutes of the Committee for meetings held January 22, and 29, 1975; and a memo from the Executive Director, Redevelopment Agency, with copies of the following attached: (1) Application for Federal Assistance (Exhibit "A"); (2) Memo, dated November 12, 1974, entitled, Housing & Community Development Act of 1974, Block Grant Program as it Relates to National City, California"; (3) Letter, dated January 31, 1975, to Larry Ruehle, Chairman, Citizens' Committee for Community Development, entitled, "City of National City,Three-Year Community Development Plan, Housing Assistance Plan and One -Year Community Development Program," with typewritten notations marked AP/RDA (Arnold Peterson, Assistant Director Redevelopment Agency)(Exhibit "B"); (4) Memo, dated December 4, 1974, entitled, "Draft General Statement, Three -Year Community Development Plan Summary and One. -Year Community Development Program"; (5) Memo, dated December 19, 1974, entitled, Recommendation for Citizen Involvement Pursuant to the U.S. Housing & Community Development Act of 1974"; (6) Memo, dated January 1, 1975, entitled, "Community Development Program Projection"; (7) Memo, dated January 3, 1975, entitled, "Draft Housing Assistance 2/11/75 .189 Plan, City of National City"' (8) Chamber of Commerce letter dated December 10, 1974; (9) Claau.ber of Commerce letter dated December 17, 1974; (10) Memo from Merrell L Watts to the Chairman and members of the Citizens' Committee, dated January 23, 1975; and (11) Correspon- dence among Mr. Herman Baca, President, C.A.S.A. Justicia, National City, the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), The Mayor, and the Redevelopment Agency having the following dates: December 20, 1974, two letters from HUD, one certified, one not certified, both undated; January 13, 1975; January 29, 1975 HUD; January 29, 1975 C.A.S.A. Justicia; and January 31, 1975; and February 5, 1975 were presented. The City Clerk reported a notice of hearing, as published in the Star -News, was on file. ARNOLD PETERSON, Asst. Director, Redevelopment Agency, was present and explained in depth the memos, recommendations and application, and he stressed that the plan is flexible in that changes can be made by Council action. Mr, Peterson distributed copies of a Summary Sheet dated February 11, 1975, on the Application for Federal Assistance. U.S. Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, City's Three -Year Community Development Plan Housing Assistance Plan and One -Year Community Development Program (annual applications required), which outlined the Summary of activi- ties and estimates of cost (taken from the Redevelopment Agency Staff memo to Citizens' Committee for Community Development, dated January 31, 1975) and the Citizens' Committee for Community Development recommendations (taken from City Manager's memo of February 6, 1975) on the related activities and cost estimate. Mr. Peterson displayed a map of the proposed boundaries of the housing assistance area and then showed a transparency of a map depicting the census tracts in the proposed area which he explained in depth. Mr. Peterson showed a transparency of the roster of the Citizens' - Committee for Community Development members and alternates. In answer_ to Cou ncil 1 questions, Mr. Peterson said if funds, were 'gene`rated from a bond : sale, the money could be used outside the project providing Council determined that the facilities ,or improvements needed .outside were of benefit to the project.; the amount allocated is based on thecensus of 1970 and not on. the County census to start soon; site required; review ,could be r p eq, � ; Council may establish . architectural review as .a requirement; Council may appoint a committee; Council could deal in written standards; there are guidelines from the Federal Government;admifiistrative rules have been.publ.shed; the nature of the program and the intent of the Congress. in making the program is that the cities and ,counties will dotheir own program; they are not going to do as they used to, do; there is . a possibility, on the historical aspect down on Brick Row, of getting funds through another type of program (Councilman Pinson noted that .the Committee ; did, not feel favorable in this regard) ; there are a variety of programs dealing .with this type of preservation; he cannot now name them; this application includes whatever the Council wishes; if no funds are provided for a -historical site, it would not jeopardize later applications; Council could, agree with. the Committee and notinclude historical in. the application; Council could include it in part, for example, Brick Row and not the other, discretionary funds only; .all these alternatives, are _available.. Mr. Peterson answered a questionabout neighborhood improvements in the second or third : year (neighborhood .spotclearance of property that is beyond rehabilitation) to be replaced with commercial, offices, and professional in what -is now residential neighborhood,.: saying most of this area that is residential is now zoned commercial and is shown commercial on the General, Plan .with, parts ;of it shown residential; what is implied here is that in, these economic, market and financial feasibility and conditions of buildings and occupancy studies, certain information would be : obtained; • CityGo and%this. information might lead the Council, the Agency, the Planning Commission, the City andAgency staff to make changes in the General Plan of the City in particular areas.. which changes would be based up on _� he evidence produced in these various ;studies. Fr. Peterson said that judgment about the condition of housing would necessarily be one of the City's 2f11/75 190 Housing and Building Department in terms of their input and criteria; they might possibily have a Structural Engineer that deals in these matters work with the City departments and Agency to develop these criteria. Mr. Peterson said we are talking here about a large variety of treatment, conservation, rehabilitation, no treatment at all; spot clearance, reconstruction and so on; the owners of property would each and all be informed by certified mail in connection with the adoption of a redevelopment plan, Mr. Peterson said these figures ($100,000 for administrative costs) are only estimates; that amount would include those costs in connection with establishing a Housing Authority if the Council wished to do that, but it would not include any costs in connection with the operations of such an authority; this $100,00 is for the first year. BARBARA STRAHAN, 1521 East 22nd, (Secretary, Citizens, Committee for Community Development) was present and said there has been criticism that the Citizens, Committee for Community Development has been selected too late to be effective or to have the proper input; she is not present tonight to argue that point; the Citizens' Committee has reserved the right to review and reconsider all parts of the plan once the application has been made; she sincerely feels attempts to keep the City of National City from receiving these monies that are geared for these projects such as the senior ditizens housing, neighborhood redevelopment, etc. are a sad mistake; she hopes the citizens of National City will overlook the alleged lateness in forming this committee for the financial aid it can mean to the community she is appearing as an individual and not speaking for the Committee; she is asking the citizens of National City to give their input and use the Committee for what it was intended and give the Committee their support; the names and addresses of the Committee members have been published and any citizen having input is invited to contact the Committee. No one else was present in this regard. City Attorney McLean said the hearing does not have to be closed; there is a second hearing scheduled and advertised; no Council action is required. The hearing was adjourned to February 18, 1975, City Council Chambers, at 7:45 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Request by City Treasurer/Finance Director for ratification of PAYMENT OF BILLS in the amount of $14,315.13 and PAYROLL for the period ending January 31, 1975 in the amount of $147,490.24, Total $161,805.37 was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the,payroll and bills be ratified. Carried)by the following, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. A letter from Department of Transportation, County of San Diego, re- garding SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION Route 12A Change and attaching a map showing proposed change and the City Manager's recommendation the City authorize San Diego Transit to implement the slight change in Route 12A as soon as practicable after July 1975 were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Recommendation by Councilman Dalla that Council approve an annual program, if money is available, to IMPROVE, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED SIDEWAU{S and that this be submitted to the City Manager for study and report and possible inclusion in next City Manager Bourcier said this is included sin�thetCETA was presented. n approximatelyprogram e°W; $14,000 will be used for this. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this be filed. Councilman Dalla said...he is glad this is being done; he had suggested it before and heard there was such a possibility; he would like to direct attention to the fact that he is speaking in terms of an annual program; he would guess that if CETA funds and CETA people are being used, when CETA is over the program is over...City Manager Bourcier said under Title 6, the City is entitled to $150,000 of which 20% could be used for material; that would be $30,000 which has been spread out for $14,000 for Parks and Recreation, $14,000 for Public Works, and $2,000 for the rest of the departments; the labor would be additional. Councilman Dalla asked if the $14,000 2/11/75 191 allotted to Public Works would be used for any purpose other than curbs, gutters and sidewalks? City Manager Bourcier said at this time it is programmed for curbs, gutters and sidewalks; no program has been set up yet; he would guess that an inventory of the City would be done to find out the status before beginning. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS City Manager Bourcier said during the past budget year it was decided to attempt to have the police cars last for a period of two years; this is not working out; rather than spend the balance of the money available for maintenance, he requested permission to go out for bid for six new POLICE VEHICLES as soon as possible. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Manager's recommendation. There was discussion. City Manager Bourcier said the specifications do not include air conditioning; if Council wants air conditioning, he would request direction to include it. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, to amend the motion to include air conditioning. There was discussion regarding the need for air conditioning. The second to the amendment was withdrawn. Amending motion died for lack of second. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. The Planning Director's report stating at the present time National City has no regulations for controlling PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE and traffic hazard problems was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, to file the report. Motion failed by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Reid, Morgan. Nays: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson. There was discussion. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the Planning Direc- tor be directed to come up with something. Councilman Dalla read the original motion, "move that we direct the staff to initiate an amend- ment to the zoning ordinance requiring the owners of parking lots to properly mark them and show the flow of traffic, parking, and street 22Iterns so as to conform to property safety requirements." Included in motion and second. Planning Director Gerschler said this has been through public hearings before both the Planning Commission and the City Council; the legal requirements have been satisfied; the matter is now ready to be put into ordinance form. Mr. Gerschler suggested the City Attorney and he be asked to bring in an ordinance for a later meeting. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the City Attorney and the Planning Director be asked to bring in an ordinance amendin the zoning ordinance to require parking lot owners to properly mark, show the flow of traffic, parking and street patterns of parking lots so as to conform to property safety requirements. Carried by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson. Nays: Reid, Morgan. Councilman Reid said Council should have the City Manager go up and down some of the City streets and fill up some of the chuck holes. Vice Mayor Camacho said fine; he agrees with that too. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN PINSON asked City Engineer Hoffland to make a report on the BRADSTON RATTAN landscaping. City Engineer Hoffland said last week on Council Agenda there was an item regarding the deferral of sidewalks at Bradston Rattan Company, 131 West 33rd; the Planning Commission and the City Engineer recommended denial of the deferral on the basis of the fact that no conditions in the ordinance were met to warrant the deferral; the Council asked that a study be made on possible conflicts between the proposed sidewalk and future Route 54; about one-third of the sidewalk would be in conflict with future plans with Route 54; the frontage of Bradston Rattan is about 300 feet; the cost of sidewalks would be about $1200; since they already have landscaping in front of their present building, there was some discussion that landscaping in lieu of sidewalks would be appropriate for the new area; his recommendation would be that they be allowed to put in landscaping in lieu of the sidewalk. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, they be allowed to tradeoff like that. There was discussion. Carried by the 2/11/75 192 following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. MAYOR MORGAN asked the City Manager if in other cities the BUS STOP BENCHES are rented; he has heard that they are. City Manager Bourcier said the benches at bus stops are owned by a private company. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to find out how other cities handle this and make a report to the Council. MAYOR MORGAN pointed out to the City Manager that the back side of Council agenda is blank, unused paper and asked if it could be reused. City Manager Bourcier said this is cut up and used as scratch paper in various departments. COUNCILMAN REID said he heard a gentleman say this morning that he could not understand why they say this is a recession, and people are out of work; everywhere he goes there are tons, bales, masses of paperwork; every person in the United States should be working carry- ing all the paper; someone is going to have to start using a little common sense; this gentleman was a congressman. MAYOR MORGAN spoke in favor of the proposed location of the CORRECTION CENTER in Otay Mesa; this would take care of children from 14 to 16 years of age; it would keep the children who are in trouble nearer their homes; this has been before the Board of Supervisors, and they are making a decision on whether or not to put it in there; he has seen pictures of the proposed facility; a very nice building is planned; it would be landscaped; it would make a nice atmosphere for those troubled children. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, to recommend by Council resolution to the Board of Supervisors they go ahead with this plan (amended motion). There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:33 p.m. City Clerk City of National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of February 18, 1975. No corrections ED Corrections as noted below Mayor, City ral City, California 2/11/75