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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 06-03 CC MIN57 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA June 3, 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, Dalia, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bourcier, Campbell, Gerschler, Hoffland, McCabe, McLean. 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 the Rev. Dale Barizo, Paradise Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mayor Morgan welcomed Mrs. Gove's Sweetwater Adult School Government class to the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meetings of May 20 and 27, 1975 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "KIWANIS GOLD- EN ANNIVERSARY WEEK" June 11-17, 1975. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan said he would present the proclamation to the Kiwanis Club at their banquet. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PETER XANDER, 1845 East 16 Street, was present and requested the Mayor and Council set up a evening meeting, open to the public, within a month with representatives of the MAY COMPANY (as per the Mayor's statement in the minutes of May 20) where there could be arguments, pro and con, and questions asked. ANSEL STOKES, 1112 Manchester, was present and presented petitions (pur- portedly signed by 1600 persons) which read: "We, the supporters of National City National Little League, are petitioning the National City City Council for development and use of the northeast corner of Bird Field, Las Palmas Park, as a Senior Baseball field. At the present time, the site is undeveloped and unused. Funds have been apportioned for the development of Las Palmas Park and this portion of the park could easily be made into a baseball field for the use of our senior players and the girls soft ball senior teams. Our senior teams are playing at Sweetwater High School at present, even though their support is drawn from our organization. We feel that our seniors would draw more fans, recruit more players, and definitely encourage more participation if they were located with the minor and major teams at Bird Field." Mr. Stokes said in part they would work with the City in preparation of the field, landscaping, etc.; the field could be used for softball and soccer, and by the Recreation Department; when developed, the field could accommodate approximately 500 boys and girls and approximately 200 adults. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, this be referred to the City Manager and Park Director to work out the future use of this area. Carried by unanimous vote. CARL FRANK HERNANDEZ, 1415 East 17 Street, was also present and spoke in favor of the use proposed in the petitions, stating there are no rest room facilities at Sweetwater High School and requesting the use of the area until such time (5-15 years) before a proposed gymnasium is built on the site. Mayor Morgan stated it was his 6/3/75 58 intention that members of the group be included in the discussions with the City Manager and Park Director. OZZIE NOLLET, 3015 East 20 Street, was present and requested permission to use the bowl in Kimball Park for an outdoor boxing show the evening of July 3 prior to the Lions Club 4th of July celebration, the first fight to be at 6 p.m. and the 7 p.m. fight to be on national television; he would need a letter of intent to present to the Boxing Commission no later than June 17, but preferably by June 7. After discussion it was decided that Wednesday, July 2, would be the best date. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Mr. Nollet be allowed to use the Kimball Park Bowl for a boxin show on July 2 with the permission of the City Manager and the City Attorney and working in cooperation with Councilman Camacho on behalf of the Lions Club. Mr. Nollet stated all benefits would be to the Boys and Girls Clubs, Pony League, Little League, and all youth ac- tivities involved; with the approval of the Boxing Commission he would donate 500 of every ticket sold to the Girls Club and also all proceeds from parking and ushering and programs to be given to the Little League and Pony League. Mr. Nollet said he would furnish the portable seats and sanitary facilities. Carried by unanimous vote. HEARING The Hearing on the PROPOSED AMENDMENT to existing National City Zoning Regulations (Ordinance No. 962) to provide regulations applicable to UNUSED OR ABANDONED SERVICE STATIONS was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication of Notice of Hearing was on file. Planning Director Gerschler stated the Planning Commission, after public hearing on the City initiated proposed amendment, recommend- ed their proposed ordinance (ordinance would not prohibit the remodeling of such service stations, provided the structure complies with or can be made to comply with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code and existing zoning regulations, to accommodate a use permitted in the zone wherein said structure is located...the ordinance would limit the time that abandoned service stations, showing signs of unsightliness and blight that depreciate values of surrounding properties, can remain without action by the City) be adopted by the City Council. Mr. Gerschler stated at the present time the City has no such regulation; the proposed ordinance is modeled after a San Jose ordinance and was recommended by the League of California Cities; it would allow the Council to make a finding that an abandoned service station is a public nuisance and order the abatement of the nuisance by reusing, remodeling, or removing the abandoned building. There was discussion. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, sec- onded by Pinson, the public hearing be closed and the proposed amendments to provide regulations applicable to unused or abandoned service stations be applied including all the Planning Commission recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be presented by reading of the titles only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,795, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF LAS PALMAS PARK.i4 Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,795 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the ordinances be presented for first reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. V3/75-1, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California (ZC-3-►75, to Rezone Property at the Southeast Corner of 31 Street and National Avenue from C-4 to TRC-PD)." 6/3/75 59 Ordinance No. 6/3/75-2, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California, to Provide for 'Exceptions' in Rear Yard Setback within Single Family Residence Zones (A-5-75)." REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. NEW BUSINESS The APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL TRANSFER OF OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE of BONIFACIO and RAMONA D. DAMIAN, dba AIROLITO GROCERY, 1643 Wilson Avenue, and the Police Chief's statement there appeared to be no grounds for protest were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the license be granted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL TRANSFER OF ON -SALE GENERAL PUBLIC PREMISES LICENSE of EVA M. JIMINEZ and HERMINIO QUINONES, dba CLUB 21, 2105 National Avenue, and the Police Chief's statement there appeared to be no grounds for protest were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the license. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The City Finance Committee's recommendation the PRELIMINARY 1975-76 BUD- GET be adopted was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the preliminary 1975-76 budget be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. The LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Legislative Bulletin No. 17-1975, dated May 30, was presented. City Manager Bourcier recommended Council support AB 1807 (to increase the rate of alcoholic beverage taxes), saying the tax should generate between $1-$2 per capita which would help offset the increased costs of public safety resulting from use of alcoholic bever- ages. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager recommended Council oppose AB 1029 (property tax override for state - mandated retirement costs). Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Bourcier stated SB 275 was defeated; however, AB 119 is identical and should be opposed ( negotiations ). Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager indicated letters would be written to the legislators in regard to these bills; he would refer AB 1082 (storage of historic or special -interest vehicles in residential areas) to the Planning staff for study. The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF PAY- MENT OF BILLS was DEFERRED to the regular meeting of June 10, 1975. The recommendations of the City Engineer and the Director of Parks and Recreation for the improvement of LAS PALMAS PARK, PHASES II and III (A. Council approve over-all plan, and B. Council approve advertising for grading) were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the recommendations be approved. In answer to Councilman Reid's questbn, City Manager Bourcier stated no additional land would be purchased. In answer to Vice Mayor Dalla's question, City Manager Bourcier stated the recommendations would be used as guidelines, they are good points from which to start; the County would require the hiring of a licensed land- scape architect, etc. JIM ROBERTS, 2779 Prospect St., was present and asked, if this was the case, how could Council approve advertising for grading when the precise grading to be done is not known. City Manager Bourcier stated there was excess dirt and the grading to be advertised is merely to remove that excess dirt. Carried by unanimous vote. The recommendation of the City Manager that the CITIZEN PARTICIPATION STREET TREE AND PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM be approved was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation to approve the Street Tree and Parkway Improvement Program be approved. In answer to Vice Mayor Dalla's question about the trees to be planted within a neighborhood if the program is implemented, City Manager Bourcier stated implementation of the program would carry out the street tree program that was done several years ago by a consultant. Carried by unanimous vote. 6/3/75 60 The City Manager's recommendation the CLAIM of ANNIE R. TINSLEY be denied and referred to the City Attorney was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Car- ried by unanimous vote. The request of RODNEY L. B. SMITH for reconsideration of Resolutions Nos. 11,785 and 11,786 (rejected by the City Council onMay 20,197)at to permit the development of a lubrication and tune-upestablishment 1902 Highland Avenue was presented. RODNEY L. B. SMITH, 1003 Plaza Bou- levard, was present and stated he owned the land which Mr. Rakov en theply anned to develop; he thought Council was under a misconception re- jected the plan. TERRY RAKOV, 4675 Yerba Santa, San Diego, was present and spoke in favor of the development, saying the business would be merely the oiling and greasing and minor tune-ups of carshe o4perates similar businesses (LUBRIMART at 1401 Convoy and TUNECRAFT El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego); although each of these businesses serve but a single function, he believed the two functions at onelocation nnwould dg be compatible. In answer to the question about storage of cars more than minor tune-up, Mr. Rakov replied the owners would be advised to take the cars to a garage; if the cars could be driven in, they could be driven away; they would not be accepting major repairs where cars had to be towed in. There was discussion. Planning Director Gerschler an- swered Councilman Pinson's question as to what could be done ifo the use ed and were approved and if it was found later that cars were being major repairs were being made, by saying the City could proceed with zoning violation or cause his business license to be revoked. In answer to Councilman Reid's question as to how many employees there would be, Mr. Rakov stated one man is required for tuning, one, possibly two for lube; there might be four, maybe five on weekends. The Mayor stated he had visted the two places Mr. Rakov now operates and they were clean; he asked if there was provision in the resolutions that the proposed development would have to be kept clean. Mr. Gerschler said such pro- vision was not included at the moment but they could be added; he would have a week to work on it. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the gent- leman's application be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS City Manager - None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN CAMACHO spoke of the collection of 160 watercolors of native California flowers painted by Charles Harbison's mother which are to be presented to the City; they will be on exhibit at the Library; the Li- brarian would like to have them bound (after they are lettered) at a cost of $105-$110 before placing them on exhibition; the Library does not have the $105. Moved by Camacho, we, the City Council, provide money to provide the binding of these beautiful paintings so this can be a gift from the City as well as Mr. Harbison to the people of National City. Moved by Reid, the motion be amended to refer it to the City Manager and it come back next week. City Manager Bourcier said Council had authorized this about a month ago with the funds to come from the Library budget; he (the City Manager) would be able to come up with the money. Seconded by Pinson, Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. MAYOR MORGAN called an Executive Session (Personnel) at 8:22 p.m. COUNCIL RECONVENED at 8:37 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. CECIL WILLIAMS, 3040 East 7 Street, was present and spoke in regard to the proposed plans for LAS PALMAS PARK saying he was against giving of much space to picnic areas; in driving past Kimball Park he did not notice more than one or two families using the facilities. Vice Mayor Dalla stated on Saturdays and Sundays cars are parked on both sides of the 6/3/75 61 street and quite a few families have picnics and play games on the grass. Carried by Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:39 p.m. C. y Clerk ity of Nati al City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of June 10, 1975. No corrections Corrections as noted below Mayor, ity o ational City, California 6/3/75