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Home My WebLink About1975 05-20 CC MIN43 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA May 20, 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, Pinson, Morgan. Absent: Dalia, Reid. Administrative officials present: Bourcier, Gerschler, Hoffland, McCabe, McLean, Acting Deputy City Clerk Schmock. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag led by City Manager Bourcier followed with invocation by Mr. Mike Erwin, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Mayor Morgan stated approval of the minutes of May 13, 1975 would be deferred to next week. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS EVERETT DIXON, 2745 E. 14 St., was present and said he thinks there are plans for new housing on the extension of 15 St. past the 2900 block on the south side; if there are he would like to be aware of it. Flaming Director Gerschler said he didn't know of anything, but would be more than happy to look in to it. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, we authorize the Manager to make a study of this and give this gentleman a report on anything that they have in plans for development in that area. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. EVERETT DIXON, 2745 E. 14 St., said he rides a bicycle to and from work most of the time and the conditions of our City streets maybe adequate for a vehicle, but in some places they are very disastrous for a bicy- cle because of the penetrations the contractors make; would Council help him in this situation. Planning Director Gerschler said the City now has appropriated about $7,000 from the State of California; appli- cation has been made now for $88,000 for the South Bay Bicycle Route Plan; the Comprehensive Planning Organization is administering the California Bicycle Trails and they are presently doing a County -wide bicycle plan. Mayor Morgan invited Mr. Dixon to come down and go over the plans that Mr. Gerschler has been working on; this Council is in favor of helping out this bicycle situtation; it is too bad we have put in so many streets before we thought about bicycles; we should probably have taken 6 or 8' on the side and widened it a little bit and just say this is for the bicycles. There was discussion regarding private con- tractors' work on public streets; when they penetrate the street they do not always bring that street back up to the level it was; this can be rough on a bicycle when there is an inch and a half or two inch dif- ference in the asphalt level; the patches are not always permanent but will be made permanent later. City Engineer Hoffland said any work that is done in the street is done via a permit; we inspect the permit; along National Avenue, for example, there are a lot of t►porary patches now; they will be made permanent later; between ?rt1 and 3Cth there are permanart patches; between 32#h and 22nd it is kind of rough. EVERETT DIXON, 2745 E. 14 St., said concerning the Palmer Way School, they have a nice stand of trees, but there is a rather dense growth of undertrish below them; the children have dragged in this and that and pieces of junk and trash; he would like to see this removed in line with the beautification of the City; the School District should take care of 5/20/75 44 this; there are large California Hollies that should be retained, but there is much underbrush that should be removed. He was advised of the annual Fire (Weed) Abatement program which is underway at the present. City Manager Bourcier said he could have the Fire Marshal look into this particular situtation. Mr. Dixon asked if the Fire Marshal could meet with him at a certain time, he could show him this area; his phone number is 477-7097. MRS. EDITH SHERMAN HUGHES, Chamber of Commerce)waspresent to speak. Mayor Morgan said he was sorry to see her leave and that she had done an excellent job for the City and the Chamber for 25 years; and they appreciated the interest and effort she has put in. Mrs. Hughes said she was not leaving the City; she presented Council a new National City book prepared by the Chamber. JIM GRAHAM, 1512 1'E" Ave., was present and distributed a notice of the First Annual Picnic for Handicapped Seniors to be held in Kimball Park Bowl area on Saturday, May 24, 1975; ail`ie is a volunteer worker with the Welfare Department and Senior Citizens Center in National City; he was working with some Seniors who were handicapped other than age, having wheelchairs, etc.; he felt the biggest problem was lack of com- munication between them, rather than with other people. He invited Council to attend. JOHN WILSON, Post Commander, Post 4630, THOMAS H. COSBY VFW of National City, was present and said most people don't know where the Post is and he hoped to rectify it; he has a sketch of a sign he hoped they could install over the porch of the building; he understood he needed to go through the City Council in order to get this one. City Manager re- quested he take the sketch to the Building Department, and stated it would not require Council action unless a variance was needed or there was something out of the ordinary. Mr. Wilson invited everyone to Memorial Day Services this coming Sunday. HEARINGS The CONTINUED HEARINGS to (A) consider an amendment to the official zoning map to add Flood Plain Overlay (F-1 or F-2) zoning to the previ- ously approved prezoning to TCR-PD on PROPOSED BRADLEY ANNEXATION; and (B) on proposed prezoning of Bradley Annexation (ZC-4-74), Equestrian Park Overlay, "E" Zoning, were held at this time. The Planning Commis- sion recommended approval of zone change to prezone property on the proposed Bradley Annexation to F-1 Floodway; and Bradley Annexation be prezoned Equestrian Park Overlay, "E" Zoning. City Manager Bourcier stated a letter was received from the Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bradley requesting that there be no further action regarding these public hearings. City Attorney McLean advised Council to make a motion to abandon the two matters which are listed in the public hear- ings at the request of the applicant. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Attorney's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the resolutions be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,781, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $52,615 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT OF 22ND STREET AND HOOVER AVENUE." Moved by Camacho, second. ed by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,781 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,782, "RESOLUTION ABANDONING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (28th Street, "J" Avenue and "I" Avenue, Assessment District No. 182)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,782 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. Resolution No. 11,783, "Resolution Confirming Assessment (loth Street, llth Street, 12th Street, "R" Avenue, Paradise Drive and Palm Avenue, Assessment District No. 161)." City Attorney McLean said he will pass 5/20/75 45 Resolution No. 11,783 because it needs some rewriting. Mayor Morgan stated it would be on the agenda next week. RESOLUTION NO. 11,784, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962 (Z-4-75, 339 West 13th Street, Jack M. Danford, County Assessor's Parcel No. 559-033-06)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,784 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. Resolution No. 11,785, "Resolution Granting Zone Variance Pursuant to Ordinance No. 962 (Z-3-75, 1902 Highland Avenue to reduce minimum site area required for a service station from 15,000 sq. ft. to 7,500 sq. ft. to allow development of an automotive drive-thru lubrication & tune-up establishment, Terry Rakov, County Assessor's Parcel No. 560-192-15)." Moved by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,785 be adopted. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, the resolution be filed.. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Camacho. Absent: Dalla, Reid. Resolution No. 11,786, "Resolution Granting Commercial Planned Develop- ment Permit Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1077 (Terry Rakov, Permit #68 authorizing development of an automotive drive-thru lubrication & tune- up establishment at 1902 Highland Avenue, County Assessor's Parcel No. 560-192-15)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, this be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Camacho. Absent: Dalla, Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,787, "RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1975-1 FOR BOAT YARD AND SHIP REPAIR FACILITY AT 1301 West 24 Street (Triple 'A' South, Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as shown on San Diego Unified Port District Tideland Lease Drawing No. 1704-B)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,787 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this be presented for first read- ing by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. Ordinance No. 5/20/75-1, "An Ordinance Amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 707 Relating to Annual Inspection Fees for Food Establishments." REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY MCLEAN stated they have distributed to Council copies of the briefs they filed in the Court of Appeal on two matters pending in litigation against the City. NEW BUSINESS The Application by SAFEWAY STORES, INC., 1608 Sweetwater Road, for PER- SON -TO -PERSON and PREMISES -TO -PREMISES transfer of off -sale general liquor license; and Police Chief's communication stating there appeared to be no grounds for protest of the application were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this application be approved. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Pinson, Camacho. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Dalla, Reid. League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of pay- ment of BILLS in the amount of $68,837.23 (Warrants Nos. 51226 to 51260) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the bills be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Dalla, Reid. N, 0 Communication from Architect James W. Bird recommending CHANGE ORDER NO. N, 3 for the NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC WORKS CENTER be approved; and memo from the City Engineer attaching a copy of the Change Order were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the recommendation of the architect. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. 46 Communication from City Engineer Hoffland recommending bid by Nelson L. McMann for the POLICE PISTOL RANGE VENTILATION, Spec. No. 838 be acceped and all other bids rejected; City Clerk's report on opening sealed bids (Nelson L. McMann, $7,200; Westtensen Construction, $8,600), Affidavit of Posting and Certification of Publication were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City En ineer's recommend- ation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. Communication from City Manager Bourcier giving the following recommend- ations concerning the California Coastal Plan: A. Council endorse thirteen recommendations made by Planning Director, B. Council authorize Planning Director to appear at next public hearing to represent National City; and memo from Planning Director were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Mana9er's recommendations on Item A and B. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. Communication from City Manager Bourcier recommending Council grant PKM, A Partnership, 120-day time extension, 30th Street and "A" Avenue prop- erty and authorize appropriate recordation of same; and communication from McMillin Construction Company were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalia, Reid. REPORTS CITY MANAGER BOURCIER said he has a request from INVEST -CAL REALTY CORP- ORATION; they are ready to start construction during the month of June on their building; he recommended that Council grant a 6-month time extension on their building permit so the construction may begin. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. CITY MANAGER BOURCIER recommended the Finance Committee schedule a meet- ing for next Wednesday (May 28) at 3:00 p.m. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalia, Reid. Mayor Morgan stated if they dodt get finished with the budget, they will continue this meeting of Wednes- day at 3:00 to Thursday at 3:00. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Morgan, Councilmen Camacho and Pinson spoke about the trip they made to Sister City Tecate and the improvements that had been made by the people of Tecate and expressed the hope that the friendly relation- ship will continue. MAYOR MORGAN spoke in regard to the lot we proposed to buy at Newell and 24 St., saying we missed the bid by $175 ;...money is tight around this place; he proposed Council raise money to put in this park and buy this land, so we can get this $150-200,000 donation from other areas around there; it is going to cost extra money and we would have to authorize the Manager to start procedures so that we can get it; otherwise, it will close and someone else will get it and it will be hard to get hold of this land at Newell and 24 St. The Mayor continued, to raise that money, ...he, himself, never intended to vote for a park at 10th and R, on the land the Manager recommended we put out to bid; we just filed (that recommendation); he would like to see Council authorize the sale of the land at 10th and R and use that money to put into the land at Newell so that we can enlarge the park (Las Palmas); and the fact that we have this fellow that is going to give us land and it's worth $150- 200,000; if we don't take advantage of that, he thinks the City is think- ing wrong; this way we can raise some money and we will have a little extra money where we can do it because our budget is tight this year. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, we authorize the City Manager to go to bid on "R" and loth Street, to make some money where we can go ahead with the buying of the property at Newell and 24th Street. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla, Reid. MAYOR MORGAN said several MAY COMPANY officials came to his office last 5/20/75 47 Wednesday and had a chat (including Mr. Peterson and other people); they made the call to just get acquainted; they wanted the Mayor to authorize the secretary to set-up meetings with each individual council- man so they can get better acquainted with them; they are at the City's disposal; if we have a Kiwanis Club or Lion's Club meeting or any serv- ice club or groups of people, they are at the City's disposal to come at a minutes notice to talk and tell how much they are interested in coming into the City of National City; they are coming to no other place but National City, they will tell you that; he has authorized the sec- retary to set up these appointments so the council can get better acquainted; he has done most of the negotiating with the May Company; he knows the Council has been on the side and they have been very help: ful; they have talked to them, but as far as really pushing...they don't really know them and want to get acquainted; they dor2't only want to get acquainted with the Council, they want to get acquainted with National City; they want to be part of this community; they want to help National City out with the Little Leagues and the projects that we have; when they move in, they move in as a part of a community; it is not only the sales tax and the property tax that we generate that we are inter- ested in, but they don't want to come in unless they can be a part of the community; they are willing and able to come forth and help us in every way they can; they are ready and we are ready and he is sure the Council is ready to meet them; he took them to the Kiwanis Club last Wednesday, they were very impressed with the meeting and they want to join the Kiwanis Club and he is sure they will have officials in all the other service clubs; this invitation doesn't only include Mr. Green, Mr. Bloom, and these fellows; the President and Mr. Getz and those peop- le are at the City's disposal; all we have to do is call them, they are ready; he hasn't sat down at a meeting that was more friendly and more informal and told us what we want to do...they want to know what they can help us with; anything that Council can help and think of and the people of this City .., the people that call Council and they want something, if he can, he will make the call or the secretaries will make a call and we will have them in the City; they will come down here; they won't stay only one day, they will stay a week if we want them for a week, they will be here; they are here to help; they are going to move in with the community ... he believes this community is ready; they want to get acquainted and they want to make everybody happy, even the people that are fighting us; they are good neighbors and they want to be a good neighbor and they want to be good community leaders in this City; they want to help us and second over this City in San Diego County, we are asking and we will welcome them into the City; he is hoping...how quick we can get them in without...., he believes we can eliminate the property tax that comes to this City and this would be wonderful to have a City that can run without property taxes coming to the City; this is what he is looking forward to and he hopes the City will continue to move in this direction because it is only beneficial to our community and the people who live here; they are willing to help us do it and he wants them in. Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session on Personnel at 8:11 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Pinson, Morgan. Absent: Dalla, Reid. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalia, Reid. he eeting closed at 8:16 p.m. City t` lerk City of Nation.:' City, California The, foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of Na Tonal City at the regular meeting of June 3, 1975. LLJ No corrections L I Co noted r /' ns e below Mayor, City' o tional City, California 5/20/75