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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
July 22, 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: Dalla, Camacho (arr. 7:32 p.m.), Reid, Morgan.
Absent: Pinson. Administrative officials present: Bourcier, Campbell,
Acting City Attorney Cowett, Gerschler, Hoffland, McCabe.
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 Reid, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of
July 15, 1975 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these resolutions be presented bar
title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
Resolution No. 11,821, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT (La Siesta Way
from 18th Street to 20th Street, Assessment District No. 182)." Moved
by Reid, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,821 be adopted. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
Resolution No. 11,822, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY FIXING AND ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR THE 1975-76 FISCAL
YEAR." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11022 be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, this ordinance for first reading
be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
Ordinance No. 7/22/75-1, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 828 to
Provide for a Public Pound and Repealing Ordinance No. 1062."
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
Moved by Dalla, seconded by Reid, this ordinance be read by title only.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
Ordinance No. 1475 (g74'7&-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." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1475
(.7_14;/75-1) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None.
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NEW BUSINESS
The request of the City Treasurer/Finance Director dated July 8, 1975,
for ratification of payment of PAYROLL in the amount of $151,281.51 for
payroll period ending June 30, 1975, and BILLS in the amount of
$16,139.84 (Warrants Nos. 51658 thru 51695) for a total of $167,421,35,
was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills and
payroll be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camathc
Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Pinson.
The request of the City Treasurer/Finance Director, Dated July 22, 1975,
for ratification of payment of BILLS in the amount of $19,856,26 (War-
rants Nos. 51793 thru 51855), was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded
by Reid, these bills be paid. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Pinson.
The pRffeTendation of the City Manager that Council adopt UPDATED BUILD-
ING/VALUATION SCHEDULE, and a communication from the Building & Housing
Director attaching a Valuation Schedule dated January 1975 were presented.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation be
approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
The recommendation of the Public Works Director the request of the
Redevelopment Agency to construct a "National City Welcomes You" SIGN
in public right-of-way at 24th Street and Wilson Avenue be approved;
and attaching the Redevelopment Agency request were presented. Moved
by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Public Works Director's
recommendation and Redevelopment Agency's sign. Carried by unanimous
vote. Absent: Pinson.
The request of the Public Works Director for permission to go to bid on
furnishing, or furnishing and applying, asphalt concrete for pewied-eg
Am(314fit-te-Novembew-gQ7-19q;, for the fiscal year 1975-76 and the City
Clerk be directed to publish notice to bidders was presented. Moved by
Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of Director of Public Work's recom-
mendation and this be for the total fiscal year. Carried. by unanimous
vote. Absent: Pinson.
The request of LAMB CHEVROLET CO., that the City consider closing "A"
Avenue between 24th and 22nd Streets and sell them this land, or sell
them land on National Avenue between 24th and 22nd St. for a truck lot
was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, we refer this to
the City Manager, Planning Department, and Redevelopment Agency Director.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
A communication from the Building & Housing Director attaching the re-
quest of WILFREDA DeLEON for use of KIMBALL COMMUNITY BUILDING Main Hall
to celebrate a wedding anniversary on August 3, 1975 and authorization
to serve an alcoholic beverage (champagne) was presented. Moved by
Reid, this be denied. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Camacho,
seconded by Dalla, this be approved. Carried, by the following vote,
to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla. Nays: Reid. Abstaining: Morgan.
Absent: Pinson.
REPORTS
CITY MANAGER BOURCIER requested Council's authorization to approve the
request of Harbor Lift Truck & Equip., Inc. to use a temporary building
for office purposes at 1200 Harbor Drive subject to the conditions as
delineated by the Director of Building and Housing. Moved by Reid, sec-
onded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recom-
mended approval of the application for Residential Planned Development
Permit (No. 70) to construct one 2-story frame and stucco duplex at
2041 E. 5 Street (M. PALMER for EARL ROYS), subject to four conditions,
was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Plan-
ning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Pinson.
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A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission rec-
ommended to Council regarding TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, 2822 E. 15 Street,
2811 E. 16 Street (CHASE AND COOK): (a) Map be approved subject to two
conditions shown in the report; (b) Council indicate whether or not it
is interested in acquiring Parcel 2, shown on General Plan as a park;
(c) Street vacation procedures be initiated on 15 Street and Palmer Way,
was presented. It was stated there are no funds available to acquire
Parcel 2 at this time. In answer to the question about a time limit to
initiate procedures, if indeed the City is interested in acquiring the
property, Acting City Attorney Cowett stated that there are statutory
guidelines on how long the Council can delay in the acquisition of
land which has been designated as a potential park site; but what the
law requires is that Council pursue such an intent in good faith and
with the clear intention to acquire it sometime in the near future; it
should not be a very long-term goal that would have the effect of pro-
hibiting the development of the parcel of property merely because
Council desires to acquire it sometime in the distant future; Council
should be focusing upon the acquisition of the property sometime in
the near future. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Item 13 be approwed,
(a), (b), and (c) with the stipulations of the Planning Commission's
recommendation and enough additional right-of-way for cul-de-sac at the
end of 15 Street be provided. (amended motion) Planning Director Gersch-
ler said he and the City Engineer have both recommended that Council add
a stipulation that enough additional right-of-way for cul-de-sac at the -
end of 15 Street be provided. EVERETT DICKSON, 2745 E. 14 Street, was
present and said he owns the property directly across from where Mr.
Chase intends to build the house; the street is very narrow and they
like it that way and they don't want any streets through there except
for the people that like to get into there; and he asked whom he could
contact at a later date to further discuss this. Planning Director
Gerschler stated the Planning Commission has scheduled a hearing on the
street vacation idea and either he or the City Engineer can talk to Mr.
Dickson at his convenience. There was discussion concerning park areas
designated in the General Plan. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Pinson.
A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission rec-
ommended denial of the application for ZONE VARIANCE (Z-8-75) to allow
a LOT SPLIT at 1241 E. 24th Street (CLARBNCE A. DEVINE); and communica-
tion from the City Clerk attaching copy of appeal by Clarence A. Devine,
copy of notice of proposed public hearing, and recommending the hearing
be scheduled for 8/12/75 were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by
Camacho, that we set this public hearing for 8/12/75 at 7:45 p.m.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson,
A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission rec-
ommended approval of the application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (No.
1975-6 at 1539 Plaza Boulevard to allow an entertainment establishment
offering restaurant facilities, including beer and wine, billiards
and amusement machines (BOLL WEEVIL - LOVETT and CERISE) subject to five
amended conditions, and Planning Director stated this case will appear
on the Council Agenda August 12, 1975 was presented. Ordered filed by
unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson
A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recom-
mended approval of the application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (No.
1975-4) at 2835 Plaza Boulevard to allow enclosure of existing patio
for living purposes (ROMULO CALUYA), subject to two conditions; and
Planning Director stated this case will appear on the Council agenda
August 12, 1975 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent:
Pinson.
Director stated this case will appear on the Council agenda August 12,
1975 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission rec-
ommended approval of the application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (No.
1975-5) authorizing enclosure of existing patio for living purposes at
3609 Stockman Street, subject to compliance with all applicable provi-
sions of the Uniform Building Code (CLARITO B. CAJULIS); and Planning
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A Planning Deaprtment transmittal stating the Planning Commission reconi
mended approval of application for ZONE VARIANCE (Z-9-75) from required
10' front yard setback to 3' to allow construction of a 4-car garage,
within area of existing off-street parking at 1443, 1445, and 1447
Paraiso Court (F. L. SWATY "FIKE"); and Planning Director stated this
case will appear on the Council agenda August 12, 1975 was presented.
Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recom-
mended approval of application for ZONE VARIANCE (2-10-75), not to
exceed one year, to allow a certain "off -premise" temporary sign adver-
tising "Southport Business Center" and availability of property for sale
or lease within the E. J. Christman Business and Industrial Park at
southeast corner of 23 Street and Hoover Avenue; and Planning Director
stated this case will appear on Council agenda August 12, 1975 was pre-
sented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recom-
mended approval of the application for ZONE VARIANCE (2-11-75) for
2-story addition, subject to three conditions as amended, and deny the
variance to reduce the interior side yard setback to 1-1/2' at 225 Mann
Avenue; and Planning Director stated this case will appear on the
Council agenda August 12, 1975 was presented. Ordered filed by unani-
mous vote. Absent: Pinson.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMAN CAMACHO said the City Manager, in pre -Council, said the
issue of the old public works yard would be on next week's agenda; he
would like to apologize to Mr. Bourcier; he received a call from the
Mayor of Tecate wanting to know the status of the building and he told
him that he would bring this to the Council's attention today; unfor-
tunately, we failed to notify them of our dedication of the new Public
Works Yard; he was informed that they would be notified so they would
be here; they were very sorry that they weren't notified to come to the
dedication; at this time, we have had bids on this thing and it has been
an issue in the newspapers; he thought they all(Council) were in accord
since we directed the City Manager to get rid of the building at his
own discretion; he would like the Council's feeling on this; he would
like to notify them tonight because they are anxious; this building has
been up for bids and nobody wants to knock it down for nothing; our
Sister City is willing to come here and take it away if we give them
the salvage right and everything; he would like to ask the Council at
this time if they would be willing to make a decision tonight and if
so at this point in time...City Manager Bourcier said regarding this;
the two bids that the City has received are for significant amounts of
money and it would be his recommendation that it would be the most pru-
dent act if we could get rid of this building without cost to the City;
it would cost us a minimum of $2,500 if we took the lowest of the bids
received; it would be his recommendation that the City of Tecate's offer
of no cost would be beneficial to us. There was discussion. Council-
man Camacho said the reason they want to know is because they are wanting
to let the State know that they have been given the building so they
could use equipment provided by the State to haul it away and have the
proper equipment; what they intend to do is to raze whatever they can
every day and fix it on the truck and haul it off and come back the next
day, ad every day go back to Tecate with a load; they want to have good
equipment; they apparently have to notify the State to apply for the use
of some equipment, whatever they need. Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Camacho, tentatively (that's the way it should be made), and instruct
the City Attorney to come back with the proper paper work; and that
will...in case somebody between now and then comes in and says they
will give us $5,000 for it...City Manager Bourcier said there are only
two firms in the County that demolish buildings and they contacted them
both and received written proposals; there is nobody else to contact;
awarding the contract to the lowest bidder ': would cost the City
$2,500 and giving it to Tecate, it won'tcost the City a dime. Council-
man Camacho said with the Mayor's permission and authorization he will
notify Tecate. Mayor Morgan said this is the thing, maybe the attorney
will come with something that he can't work out; there may be some rea-
son...he doesn't know; he doesn't wadtto say well he will vote for it,
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what he brings in here, because he will have to work it out to his
(the Mayor's) satisfaction. Councilman Camacho said okay, he will
notify them. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson,
MAYOR MORCAN said the property on the west side of Roosevelt from Plaza
to 9 Street 250 feet, back to 125 feet is for sale for $2.24 a square
foot; we need parking, public parking, in that area and this might be a
possibility of getting public parking„ Moved by Morgan, seconded by
Camacho, the Manager explore this 250' x 125' property on West side of
Roosevelt'in every way to see if he could come up with something for
public pa -king for this area and make a recommetndation back to the
Council, Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson.
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson. The meeting closed at 8:01 p.m.
Cit3j 7Clerk
City 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 August 5, 1075.
Ei/No corrections
Corrections as noted below
Mayo
City of National City, California
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