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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 07-08 CC MIN93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA July 8, 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. 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. W. V. Prindle, Highland Avenue Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of June 24, 1975 held on July 1, 1975 and the rgular meeting of July 1, 1975 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor's proposed proclamation, "EDITH A. HUGHES DAY," July 10, 1975 was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan commended Edith Hughes for her work for the business people and citizens of National City. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MRS. HELEN LAMB, 441 East 7 Street, was present and said her co -.chairman, Mrs. Saunders, National City Antique Show was also present; they have put on 12 of these shows in the Kimball Community Building; when they started in 1963 the City had no rules or regulations regarding the hall so they decided on a service charge of $2.50 per dealer (19 dealers in the first show); that year they took in and turned over to the (South Bay) Historical Society $635.58; over the years it has grown to where they now take in around $900.00 profit that they can turn over to the Historical Society; it is ear -marked for the restoration of the Granger Music Hall; none of these funds ever go towards expenses of the Histori- cal Society. Mrs. Lamb said she made application to the City for the show with her customary fee of $150.00, as she has done for a number of years; new regulations went into effect July 1; Mr. Bourcier and the Building Department approved the dates of the show and did not charge for hall rental itself 5. ($ 00 per hour); however, they did come up with custodial services for the main hall for 34 hours (approximate time the building would be used): at 6.92 an hour for a total of $231.88 plus the charge for the annex ($231.88) for a total fe of $463.76 which is half of their (anticipated) profits for the Historical Society. $463.76 plus a $25.00 returnable kitchen deposit, making a total of $488.76. Mrs. Lamb continued she has her deposit of $150.00 and the amount due is $338.76; they have gone by the new rules and regulations, they have trimmed them as far as they can and they have no alternative but to charge her this fee; the custodian comes in at 6:00 o'clock in the morning and empties the ash trays and takes care of the restrooms and takes care of whatever other trash has to be emptied; when they set up an antique show no one goes in the booths, or in the hall, unless the dealers are in there because those dealers have antiques inlhere worth thousands of dollars and she wouldn't want and Council wouldn't want anyone in there so if something goes wrong, something gets broken some- one can say "the janitor was in there;" they don't want any of that. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, we refer this to the City Manager and he work it where you can have your antique show there. There was 7/8/75 94 discussion. City Attorney McLean asked Mrs. Lamb if she could pay y sax),would that be fair? Mrs. Lamb said that would be agreeable. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, to include the $200 in the motion. Car- ried by unanimous vote. ---- ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ` Resolution No. 11,816, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTAL- LATION OF CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK AND ONE-HALF STREET WIDTH PERMANENT PAVING ON 17TH STREET AT 3033 18TH STREET (Files - County Assessor's Parcel Nos. 558-220-22, 23, 24, and 25)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No, 11,816 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,817, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (Jack H. and Retha E. Files)" was read in full. Moved by Camacho,seconded by Reid, Resolution No.' 11,817 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. HEARINGS The CONTINUED ASSESSMENT HEARING (LA SIESTA WAY from 18th Street to 20th Street, Assessment District No. 182) was held at this time. City Engineer Hoffland said during the first part of the hearing they had complaints on two driveways; he has inspected those driveways: Mrs. Koruga's driveway does accept her vehicle without scratching or any- thing to her car, it clears the driveway; the driveway to the west will be corrected by the contractor, T. B. Penick & Sons. City Attorney McLean asked if there was further public testimony. MRS. CHESTERINE KORUGA, 1921 La Siesta Way, was present and said Mr. Hoffland and Mr. Baker were both over to inspect her driveway. City Attorney McLean asked Mrs. Koruga is she was satisfied now that the problem of her driveway has been resolved. Mrs. Koruga said it hasn't been resolved. City Attorney McLean said it will be fixed, the Engineer... Mrs. Koruga said they said within 10 days. Mr. McLean said okay; that was the com- plaint...driveway clearance. Mrs. Koruga said yes; also the hump on her driveway; there is a big dip in her driveway. City Attorney McLean asked Mr. Haffland if he will be taking care of this. City Engineer Hoffland said no, this particular driveway does accept her car now; they will have Penick go by and smooth out the little dip that is at the top there; it doesn't affect her access...just smooth up the drive- way. City Attorney McLean said...as far as you are concerned Mr. Hoff. land that will settle the defects if any in the work. Mr. Hoffland said yes. Mrs. Koruga said they have a flag...red and yellow flag on her gas pipe...gas line..., so she can see the gas meter coming up her driveway. City Attorney McLean said it would be in order to close the hearing, to confirm the assessment, and refer the matter to the City Attorney for further processing. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, that the public hearing be closed and that the assessment be confirmed. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING to amend Ordinance 962 to add thereto specific provisions to allow HELICOPTER LANDING AND TAKE -OFF OPERATIONS on qualified build- ings in industrial zones, including development standards and use • limitations related thereto was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Planning Commission recommended that Ord. 962 be amended to provide rules and regulations for the operation of helicopters within the City as set forth in the proposed ordinance, and the Certificate of Publication was on file. Planning Director Gerschler said this case he presents tonight does not grant any permits or authorize the use of any particular property for helicopter landings; it does put into the Code provisions that would make it possible for people in the future to ask the City Council for a permit for helicopter landings; the Plan- ning Commission recommends approval. No one was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the public hearing be closed and the amendment to Ord. 962 be adopted with all the Planning Commission*s recommendations adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/8/75 95 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Mbved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these ordinances be by title only. for first reading. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 7/8/75-1, "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 Providing for Fees, Permits, Inspections, Penalties for Violations Thereof and Rescinding Ordinance No. 1455." Ordinance No. 7/8/75-2, "An Ordinance Relating to Annual Inspection Fees for Food Establishments. AD3PTION OF ORDINANCE Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the ordinance bepresented for sec- ond reading to this Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1472,/"AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR A SETBACK ON PALM AVENUE BETWEEN DIVISION STREET AND 411UAREF," Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Ordinance No. 1472 Wa& ted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported receipt of further information concern- ing the intention of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway to close the freight agency service in National City and said he will continue to object to that proposal before the Public Utilities Commission. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported receipt of another Friend of the Court brief in support of the California -American Water Company and against the City's condemnation of their properties filed by the Southern California Edison Company. NEW BUSINESS The APPLICATION by Andrew L. and Ira L. HENDERSON and the Southland Corporation, Dba 7-ELEVEN STORE #13564, 15 N. Euclid Avenue, for per- sonal transfer of OFFSALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE; and communication from the Police Chief stating there appeared to be no grounds for protest of this application were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the application. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. A communication from the Director of Building and Housing requesting approval of the USE AGREEMENT, and changes noted (1. Building desig- nation be changed from "Kimball Hall" to "Kimball Community Building, and 2. Negate the requirement that the City guarantee parking for students) between the SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT and the City for use of Kimball Community Building (Item 10 on the Agenda) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation that we approve Item 10. City Manager Bourcier said this is a standard agreement between the City and the Sweetwater High School District to use the City's Community Building for certain adult classes,lin the past, this agreement has been signed by staff and he thought that the Council at least should be aware of it; there are no operating problems involved. It was stated this is for physical education classes which would be held for approximately 1 hour on certain days during the week. There was discussion. Car- ried by unanimous vote. The request of the Valvarsity of California, San Diego, School of medicine for waiver of fees and permission to complete a Health and Indicators Survey and the recommendation of the License Collector that the request be granted were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the License Collector's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/8/75 • 96 The request of MISS MARY W. GIBBS for use of the Community Building Annex August 23, 1975 for a wedding reception and authorization to serve alcoholic beverages and a communication from the Building and Housing Director stating rental and custodial fees have been paid were presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, that this request be denied. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalia Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.. # City Manager Bourcier's recommendation staff be authorized to work out details of a proposal for a JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT with SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT for the installation of lights, and resur- facing improvements on two multi -use courts at Sweetwater Union High School was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Cit,anager's recommendation. There was discussion concerning funding and citizens using the high school courts and playground equip- ment. Carried by unanimous vote. g City Mgr. Bourcier'srecommendations regarding RESIDENTIAL SEWER LATERAL POLICY AMENDMENT ( (A) The City Council amend the Residential sewer Lateral Policy to provide for initial response by City Public Works crews to requests for sewer lateral service on a twenty-four hour ba- sis; [B] $2,500 be added to the Public Works Department, Sewer Service fund 25, Account: 102, for overtime • im- plement the policy amendment effectiCeJiCity staff be directed to mmediately and authorize appropriate publication of said policy) were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, all the recommendations be approved. MARION COOPER, 91 Shasta Street, Chula Vista, (Cooper's Plumbing and Heating, 1238 Roosevelt Avenue) was present and asked Council why the reversal on this? The ordinance was passed a little over a year ago; why take this back and cost the City all this money? the taxpayers? It was stated in the past there was a crew that would respond to calls and would check and see if it was plugging up the City lines, and if so, they would relieve it; one place a person let the sewer run down the street...Mr. Cooper said there is an ordinance against that; this is not a reason for changing the ordinance; this ordinance was passed to conform with the other cities in the County of San Diego; this is the only City he knows of that maintains its laterals; the new ordinance conforms to the Uniform Code of the County, State, and IAPMO and says the cleanout be put within 21 of the house; now, how is the City crew going to go on private property and start cleaning out the sewer line? is this what they are going to do? is this what you want? discussion concerning the clean outs after 2 requests and ifhiteisas the City's fault, set up a system whereby the City pays the bill. Lotion failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Reid, Morgan. Nays: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson. The LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN dated July 1, 1975 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER BOURCIER - None. A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission rec- ommended the application for variance (Z-7-75) from setback and landscape requirements at 3000 National Avenue ICASTLE A.M.C.) be grant- ed subject to the five conditions of staff/w oVg s89tigdson by Dalla it be denied. , seconded Motion failed, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pinson. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the Planning Commission recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla, Pinson, COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN PINSON requested the National City Council to support the views of the Chula Vista Council on the redistricting of Supervisorial District (No. 1) where they Chula Vista down the middle and took a 7/8/75 97 prime candidate out; it looks to him like it was gerrymandered for that reason; maybe it wasn't; but that is the impression he gets. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, we support them on that. .their disapproval of the redistricting. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. VICE MAYOR DALLA said he was made aware of a situation just last week; we provide a lot of athletic and recreational facilities, swimming, football, you name it; but there is no measured mile in Kimball Park and that is something people have wanted for a long time. City Manager Bourcier said they are working on it. MAYOR MORGAN requested Council authorize the City Manager to write a strong letter to the Transportation Committee of the State opposing the elimination of (freeway) 125 that goes into Brown Field to the gate that is going to be opened up sometime in the future; we need that free- way. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, that we authorize him to write a letter in support of keeping the 125 (freeway). Carried, by the fol- lowing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dana. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:20 p.m. TLQ City lerk City of Nationa City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of July 15, 1975. No corrections LJ Corrections as noted below May City of National' City, California 7/8/75