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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 07-15 CC MIN98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA July 15, 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: Cmacho, 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 Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meet- ing of July 8, 1975 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS 00 None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these resolutions be presented by title only,. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,818, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF PARADISE DRIVE, LOCATED BETWEEN FOURTEENTH STREET AND PLAZA BOULEVARD." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,818 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,819, "RESOLUTION EXEMPTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTAL- LATION OF PERMANENT PAVING OF ONE-HALF THE STREET WIDTH AT 2339 CLEVELAND AVENUE AND FULL WIDTH ALLEY PAVING AT 2330 and 2300 CLEVELAND AVENUE (County Assessor's Parcels Nos. 559-117-04, 05, & 12, Coastal Rigging, Inc.)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11)819 be adopted. There was discussion concerning the reason for an exemption rather than a deferral at these locations. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Resolution No. 11,820, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (E. J. Christman Project) OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,820 be adopted. It was stated the amount was $50,000. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the introduction of this ordinance for first reading be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 7/15/75--1, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 962, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, to Provide Rules and Regulations for the Operation of Helicopters Within the City of National City." 7/15/75 99 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these ordinances for adoption be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No.. 1473 (7)5/75-I), "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE INSTALLA- TION 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, PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 1455." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1473 I /5/T5r-A) be adopted. Carried by unani- mous vote. Ordinance No. 1474 ( 7/8/76►-2) , "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANNUAL INS PB TION FEES FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1474 (718/75.3) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR Items 7 and 8 were presented: 7. Communication from City Clerk Campbell attaching Notice from Army Corps of Engineers of application of U. S. Navy to construct a pier and to dredge in San Diego Bay (North Island Naval Air Sta- tion); 8. Communication from City Clerk Campbell attaching Notices of applications by San Diego Gas & Electric Co. before the Public Utilities Commission: Application No. 55774, for authority to increase its gas rates and charges to offset increased unit costs of purchased gas resulting from Decision #84512; and Application No. 55775, for authority to increase its fuel costs adjustment billing factor for electric service to offset increased fuel costs resulting from Decision #84512 and #84575. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, if this is a new memo from the c, as and electric company on new gas rate that we oppose it...protest. (City Manager to write letter.) Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from City Treasurer/Finance Director requesting rati- fication of payroll and bills, dated 7/8/75 was listed on the Agenda, City Clerk Campbell stated this item is to be deferred. A communication from City Treasurer/Finance Director requesting RATIFICATION of payment of BILLS in the amount of $18, 021.02 (Warrants Nos. 51762 through 51792), dated 7/15/75 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, these bills be paid. Carried by the fol- lowing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. City Manager Bourcier's recommendation that CLAIM against the City by EDNA REYES BERSAMINA be denied and referred to the City Attorney for processing was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation.. Carried by unanimous vote. The Engineering Department's request for permission to call for BIDS for IMPROVEMENT OF PLAZA BOULEVARD, Palm Avenue to Harbison Avenue was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the City Engineer's request be granted. Councilman Pinson asked City Engineer Hoffland, before he calls for bids, if he would be notifying all the property owners of vacant property along there. City Engineer Hoffland said normally there is a one month advertising period; the owners can be contacted during that period. Mayor Morgan said he would be abstain- ing from voting on this; he owns some property there; he has checked with the attorney and he says there are no legal problems, but it... he doesn't like to get into a situation of voting where there might be something he is benefiting; there was a 1911 Act on this street several years ago and the charge there, he thinks, was $4,500-$5,000...he paid that price for the 1911 Act; it has always been the policy of the City to have the property owner pay for the street 20' out from the curb and then if it is a wide street, 20' in the middle is paved by the 7/15/75 100 City because the property owner is responsible for putting in the street improvement. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dallas Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Nbrgan. REPORTS CITY MANAGER qOURCIER - None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN PINSON said several months ago Mr. Dalla had asked that a letter of commendation be sent to people who voluntarily improved their property; he was by the Alpha Beta Market and they have done an outstanding job under enforcement; he thinks Alpha Beta needs a letter of commendation for such a nice job on their parking lot on the en- forcement; after thinking it over, he agrees with Mr. Dalla that anyone who voluntarily improves his property.....maybe we should send them a letter and tell them that we appreciate it. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, have staff do so. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN PINSON spoke in regard to a parking district in the works and said he doesn't know where it stands, but he knows that it is still active (Kimball house area); he hoped this would go; he would like staff to check out other streets; we have some streets along in here that are pretty close together and perhaps there is a possibility of closing some of these streets along National Avenue and maybe creating some more parking districts; in other words, instead of having 9th, loth, and llth,maybe close llth, maybe close every other block, unless there are businesses along there that would interfere with that; he would like to see the staff work on this and come up with a recommendation that so a of these streets be closed for a park- ing district; maybe some/Qafteaetoo. Mayor Morgan asked Planning Director Gerschler if the General Plan included any of these; he is in favor of what is being said. Mr. Gerschler said the General Plan doesn't identify any street closures in commercial areas, it does talk about parking districts throughout the commercial zones; he would like to make one comment on the logistics of that kind of study; there are considerable legal requirements that you have to take into account when you are designing a parking district; he did the background vork on the one being referred to; it took about one man -week in his office, plus Mr. Ballard's time which was probably a couple of man -days; so, for each block you probably have a minimum of close to two man -weeks to do this. Mr. Gerschler said given a preference, working through the City Manager, he would like taopresent a list of potential areas and let Council pick those they want to look at first and then they can find the time and do it; he would wait for instructions from the City Manager . COUNCILMAN PINSON requested the City Council oppose the action of. the Federal Government of a wheat sale to a foreign nation when it is going to result in the rising cost of bread in this country; it hap- pened once before and it is in the mill again; it is in the talking stages right now and that means that the people in National City are going to have to pay more for bread next year because of this wheat sale; as City Councilmen we should speak for the citizens of National City and let the Federal Government know that we oppose this kind of thing. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, we direct staff to in- form them of such. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:47 p.m. C y Clerk City of Natio = al City, California 7/15/75 101 The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of July 222 1975. il///No corrections Corrections as noted below or City of National City, California 7/15/75