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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 08-19 CC MIN122 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 19, 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: Campbell, Gerschler, Hoff - land, Acting City Manager McCabe, McLean, Asst. to the City Manager Trowbridge. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag led by Acting City Manager McCabe followed with invocation by the Rev. Milo Wood, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pinson, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 122 1975 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Morgan presented a twenty-five year pin to LT. WILLIAM A. NOSAL, National City Police Department. Lt. Nasal introduced his wife and daughter who were in the audience. City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation, "NATIONAL CITY RODEO DAYS," September 15 through September 21, 1975. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Mrs. Dana Bridgeman. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS HARRY STONE, 620 Date Avenue, Chula Vista, was present and requested Council reconsider their decision regarding pool tables in the restau- rant he is building on West 25 Street; the estimated completion date is 6-8 weeks and he is in the process of finalizing the ordering of his equipment and time is of the essence; he pointed out a few things to clear up possible confusion; they are going to have a complete kitchen facility (estimated cost for the kitchen equipment is $25,000); it would seem poor business to invest this type of money to serve an occasional sandwich; it has never been his intention to build just another bar; his building permit was issued on July 25; their estimated cost of in- terior remodel is $30,663 (not including carpeting and air conditioning); to his knowledge, there has not been one protest or complaint from any citizen or tax payer about this matter; they did receive a 100% appro- val from the Planning Commission at a public hearing; they have seating for 50 plus people in the -dining area and 18 at the counter; he is a displaced businessman from the Redevelopment area where he had a bar and restaurant business for over 5 years and they did have pool tables in that establishment and they did not have any Police problems concern- ing the pool tables. Mr. Stone continued that pool tables are a necessary and very important part of this type of restaurant operation and he is seeking to reestablish the same number of tables that he had before the Agency took the property and the business; he appreciates Council granting him the conditional use permit, however, the pool tables which were part of his original request were denied, in this type of operation they are very necessary and important to make it eco- nomically feasible and make it stay on a paying basis; he asked Council grant him the pool tables. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, to authorize the Manager to put this item on the agenda for next week. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/19/75 123 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these resolutions be presented to the Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,834, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK IN McMILLIN'S BONITA PARK UNIT #2." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,834 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,835, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1477 REQUII. .ING AN ANNUAL PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,835 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,836, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1478 RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, OR ALTERATION, OF SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,836 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,837, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTAL- LATION OF GUTTER AT 1016 HELEN CIRCLE (Martin O. Agustines and Paz B. Agustines)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,837 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Resolution No. 11,838, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT (GP-2-75) TO THE NATIONAL CITY GENERAL PLAN DATED SEPTEMBER, 1975, AND GENERAL PLAN MAP 1973-74." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,838 be adopted, City Attorney McLean stated this was the series of General Plan changes that were on the agenda last week. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalia, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Resolution No. 11,839, "RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1975-4 TO ALLOW A PATIO TO BE ENCLOSED FOR LIVING PURPOSES WITHIN THE REAR YARD SETBACK AT 2835 PLAZA BOULEVARD (ROMULO CALUYA)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,839 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,840, "RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1975-5 TO ALLOW A PATIO TO BE ENCLOSED FOR LIVING PURPOSES WITHIN THE REAR YEARD SETBACK AT 3609 STOCKMAN STREET (CLARITO B. CAJULIS)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,840 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,841, "RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (LOT SPLIT) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1212 NATIONAL AVENUE AND 1220 NATIONAL AVENUE (MR. VATTUONE)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,841 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,842. " REEOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962 (Z-10.►75, TO ALLOW A CERTAIN 'OFF- PREMISE' TEMPORARY SIGN ADVERTISING 'SOUTHPORT BUSINESS CENTER' AND THE AVAILABILITY OF PROPERTY FOR SALE OR LEASE WITHIN THE E. J. CHRISTMAN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL PARK AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 24TH STREET AND HOOVER AVE- NUE)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,842 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,843, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962 (Z-9-75, TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED 10' FRONT YARD SET- BACK TO 3' TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR -CAR GARAGE, WITHIN AREA OF EXISTING PARKING AT 1443, 1445 and 1447 PARAISO COURT)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,843 be adopted. Carried by una- nimous vote. 8/19/75 124 Resolution No. 11,844, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962 (Z-8-75, TO ALLOW A LOT SPLIT CREATING A LOT HAVING A STREET FRONTAGE WIDTH OF 35' AT 1241 E. 24TH STREET [CLARENCE A. DEVINE])." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,844 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,845, "RESOLUTION GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 962 (Z-11-75, TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED 25' REAR YARD SET- BACK TO 12' AND DENIAL OF ZONE VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED 4' INTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK TO 12' AT 225 MANN AVENUE." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,845 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,846, "RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1975-6 FOR AN ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT OFFERING RESTAURANT FACILI- TIES AT 1539 PLAZA BOULEVARD (BOLL WEEVIL - LOVETT & CERISE)." There was discussion regarding the fact that the City has received a copy of Boll Weevil's application to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department for a General (eating place) License; the Conditional Use Permit granted in Resolution No. 11,846 is for the sale of beer and wine. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,846 be adopted. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson. Nays: Dalla. Abstaining: Reid, Morgan. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pinson, to amend the resolution to provide a restriction of a maximum of 4 pool tables. There was further discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid, Morgan. City Attorney McLean stated he had added Sub -paragraph G, "No more than 4 pool tables shall be maintained and operated on the premises under this permit" to Resolution No. 11,846. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,846 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid, Morgan. Resolution No. 11,847, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS-IN-AID FUNDS FOR ST. MATTHEW'S RESTORATION PROJECT (Rescinds Resolution No. 11,620)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolu- tion No. 11,847 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,848, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,848 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS The CONTINUED HEARING on PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE (ZC-5-75) from C-3-A (General Commercial) to R-4-PD (Residential Planned Development) vacant parcel of property, 1000 block of 9 Street, south side, opposite "K" Avenue (JAMES PATTEN) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Planning Commission recommended approval. Planning Director Gerschler stated he had nothing new to report. JIM PATTEN, 580 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, was present and said he represented the applicants in this matter; he has nothing new to add. HOWARD SMITH, 830 "K" Ave- nue, was present and stated he has signatures of 21 property owners on a petition opposing the zone change because it is incompatible with the adopted General Plan and the Planning Department compatibility and chart; the proposed development would...surrounded by commercial zones, all sides; traffic and recreation facilities are not presently adequate to support the number of units proposed; future development surrounding C-3-A property can be affected in negative manner. ABEL PARA, 1038 East 8 St. was present and expressed his opposition to the zone change because it was incompatible with the adopted General Plan; additionally the proposed development would be surrounded by commercial zones and that any future development would conceivably be affected in negative manner; possibly they have overlooked the guidelines for environmental impact review; the established guidelines define a discretionary pro- ject (Section 6.2) "discretionary projects shall be subject to review 8/19/75 125 by the EIC; discretionary projects shall include but not limited to..." and Sec. 6.24 General Plan Amendments require environmental review... perhaps there was one and he missed it; it's spot zoning...in the end it may be the applicant would be done a favor, not necessarily by the Council, but also by the people that are opposing it. Bea Buckelew, 1025 East 9 Street, was present and reminded the Council, of a parti- cular situation (sort of in the reverse of this one) that happened years ago; there was an island, a hill, just about opposite the Plaza Bowl; that was residential, the shopping center walked all around that and it took them many years and lots of money to get that brought into the commercial which is where it should be...(this property) is in the middle of a commercial. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, the pub- lic hearing be closed and that the application for zone change be denied. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pin- son, Morgan. Nays: Dalla, Reid. The HEARING on intention to VACATE AND CLOSE a PORTION OF PARADISE DRIVE, located BETWEEN 14 STREET AND PLAZA BOULEVARD was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Planning Commission recommended vacation of a portion of Paradise Drive, located between the northerly line of 14th St. and the easterly right-of-way line of I-805, subject to the reservation of easements; the Certificate of Publication and the City Engineer's Affidavit of Posting are on file. Planning Direc- tor Gerschler stated the Planning Commission recommended the street be vacated. No one was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the street be vacated and all conditions set down by the Planning Commission be approved and the public hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. NEW BUSINESS The Director of Public Works/recommendation to approve an ENCROACH- MENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT with SOUTH BAY TOWN AND COUNTRY SHOPPING CENTER (one-story commercial building located across a storm drain, which will be in storm drain easement when subdivision map is filed and South Bay Town and Country has agreed to all encroachment stipulations) was pre- sented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Director of Public Works' recommendation that 35' OVERWIDTH DRIVE- WAY (across frontage) be approved at 3106 East 16 Street was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Director of Public Works' recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer/Director of Public Works' recommendation that bid be awarded to GRIFFITH COMPANY for improvement of PLAZA BLVD., PALM AVE_. TO HARBISON AVE.; City Clerk's report on opening of sealed bids (ABC Construction Co., Inc. $61,435.10; Griffith Company $57,396.20; Sim J. Harris Company $59,876.65; V. R. Dennis Construction Co. $63,076.01; Daley Corporation $62,631.70; R. E. Hazard Contracting Co. $57,464.50) were presented. The City Clerk stated the Certificate of Publication of Notice to Bidders is on file. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the City Engineer/Public Works Director's recommendation be approved. In answer to the question when the work will begin, City Engineer Hoff - land said they will probably be starting within a month; there are several months of work; they think they will be finished around Christ- mas time. Mayor Morgan stated he would abstain because he has property in that area. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The request of ARCHIE SPOUNIAS to RELOCATE AN OFFICE BUILDING for equipment sales and rentals from 3040 Tidelands Avenue to 1842 McKinley Avenue (JA-MAC Construction Co.) was presented. Moved by Pinson, sec- onded by Camacho, in favor of the request and that the Building Department recommendations be complied with. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/19/75 126 Application for ON -SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE LICENSE (Type 47) by Boll Weevil, Inc. dba BOLL WEEVIL, Plaza Blvd. and Palm Ave.; and the Police Chief's recommendation the application be protested were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the application be protested pend- ing modification of the Conditional Use Permit (amended motion). ALFRED HLAWATSCH, attorney, 711 East 16 Street, was presented and thanked Council for the approval of the Conditional Use Permit (Res. No. 11,846) and explained why the problem came up; when the first per- mits were applied for, all Mr. Halleman was certain he could get was a beer and wine license; if he had applied for a permit covering a gener- al license and he failed to get the general license, the whole project would have fallen throouoh. he could not get a general liquor license AmmTe but he got on a list/if someone died, or for some reason couldn't raise enough money, etc., he might be able to pick up somebody else's chance; he was lucky and got the general license after this whole business started rolling; he didn't know that Mr. Halleman had it until after the last meeting; it was granted between the time the Planning Commis- sion met and the time the City Council met; he believes this license is an upgrading rather than a downgrading. Mr. Hlawatsch stated Mr. Lovett is out of town with his family and he wouldn't be able to get the proper signatures to start the process until he returns. There was discussion. Mr. Hlawatsch said he (Mr. Halleman) was never cer- tain whether he could do this; there is a potential for it...that is to have a Boll Weevil with cocktails; this would be a hybrid between the Cotton Patch and the Boll Weevil. There was further discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The City Treasurer -Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of pay- ment of BILLS in the amount of $80,534.32 (Warrant Register #7, Warrants Nos. 52070 thru 52154) was presented. Moved by Pinson, sec- onded by Camacho, the bills be ratified. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. A Memo from Planning Director stating the Government Code requires all cities to include a "Noise Element" in their General Plan; the Calif- ornia Council on Intergovernmental Relations "General Plan Guidelines - September 1973" calls for implementation of "Noise Element"; and staff recommends that (1) Council indicate its interest in having a "Noise Ordinance" prepared and enforced, (2) a staff Task Force be assembled to prepare the necessary ordinance and supportive administrative de- tails, were presented. BARNARD TRAGER, 516 East 24 Street, was present and spoke in favor of a noise ordinance. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the Planning Department be directed to proceed in drafting an ordinance. In answer to the question whether there is money available to set the Task Force up, Acting City Manager McCabe said they don't know all the ramifications as yet but the cost will be, in essence, the staff time of the Planning Department to develop this procedure; as far as enforcement, they will look at that, but it could be in the Building Department or a member of the Planning Department; expendi- tures might involve the purchase of equipment and training of people to use it. There was discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -- wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. A Communication from Attorney Cowett concerning City's liability in Chamber of Commerce Agreement for Christmas decorations and stating the City of National City has never in any way obligated itself to contribute to the payment for the Christmas decorations and in the absence of any agreement the City is not obligated in any way to pay any monies to the Chamber of Commerce for those decorations; and staff recommends the City not authorize the payment of $2,000 for Christmas decorations as billed by the Chamber of Commerce were presented. There was discussion. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. T. VICTOR DeFOREST, Manager, National City Chamber of Commerce, was present and said he agrees with what the attorney has said in his report; the $2,000 request he is sure was not an additional $2,000 over what was allowed in the advertising budget, 8/19/75 127 is that true? City Attorney McLean outlined the circumstances of the Chamber of Commerce's agreement with the Christmas decorations company: the Chamber thought they were buying this equipment; the document which the Chamber signed (and to which the City is not a party) is a lease agreement; the dispute arose between the Chamber of Commerce and the owner of the decorations; the Chamber said we paid the money called for under our contract and we own the decorations; the decorations company pointed out the document everybody signed is not a purchase agreement but a lease agreement; a lawsuit was filed against the Cham- ber; the Manager of the Chamber talked to him (McLean) about it; he read the documents and pointed out the City was not a party to the agreement; there was nothing for him to do as City Attorney; they had their own lawyer represent them; that lawyer entered into an agreement with the owner of the property to buy the property; the City is not a party to the lawsuit, the City is not a party to the contract in ques- tion, the City has no agreement with the Chamber to buy any part of these decorations; the City Manager asked us to report as to whether or not the City had any obligation to pay for these Christmas decora- tions, a legal obligation, and we say no they don't; if the City Council., as a matter of policy, wants to buy all or part of the Christmas decor- ations and continue to use them as they have been using in the past, we tell you there is no legal barrier; the question was does the City have a legal obligation to pay for these Christmas decorations and the an- swer is no. Mr. DeForest stated their attorney has set uplan agreement to purchase them on behalf of the Chamber and it was his understanding that you were recommending against the additional $2,000 other than that which is in the advertising fund at this point; there is $2,000 for the Christmas decorations in the advertising fund. City Attorney McLean said he is not making any recommendation on that. There was further discussion regarding the condition of the decorations, and possible City ownership of the decorations. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this be referred to the City Manager for his recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN NO. 22-1975, dated August 15, 1975 was presented. Acting City Manager McCabe requested in regard to Item No. 2 (Gasoline Tax) that the Council authorize the City Manager's office to send a communication to the parties strongly sup porting the need for local government to be included as a recipient of the increased gasoline tax revenues, produced under SB100. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recommenda- tion. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan said AB 696 would add Section 16868.5 to the Educational Code allowing groups sponsored by government agency such as the senior citizens to use their buses; State law at present does not allow senior citizens to rent a school bus for trips; AB 696 would allow government agencies to use school buses for transporting people from one place to another] we, should tell the Manager to write a letter in favor of this AB 696. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Mayor's recommen- dation. Carried by unanimous vote. The recommendations of Vice Mayor Dalla regarding changes in the STREET TREE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, (a) modify the Street Tree Improvement Pro- gram to apply to all properties willing to participate, (b) delete the limitation on the number of trees per lot currently allowed and let that determination be on an individual basis were presented. There was discussion about the possibility of selling trees at a discount price to business and industry in addition to residential owners, and whether it should be limited to small businesses and residential owners and possible limitation of the number of trees they could buy. T. VICTOR DeFOREST, Manager, Chamber of Commerce, was present and stated the Beautification Committee of the Chamber spent considerable time dis- cussing this; they are aware there people who might take advantage of this type of thing; the problem seems to be in the beautification of small business, the little guy who has a pretty rough time really keep- ing the store open during this period of time let along bring additional costs on himself by beautifying his business. There was further dis- cussion on possible limitations in the number of trees. Moved by 8/19/75 128 Morgan, seconded by Camacho, we refer this to the City Manager and he come back how we can control the trees in the business and industry section of National City. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of KIWANIS CLUB OF SWEETWATER to serve dinner wine during installation banquet in Kimball Community Building, September 24, 1975, was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Kiwanis Club. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla, Morgan. The request of MRS. ANNIE CAMACHO for free use of Kimball Park Commu- nity Building Main Hall and kitchen facilities October 4, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to serve refreshments and show slides of historic homes (including Kimball house) in conjunction with fund raising activity by South Bay Historical Society and Save Our Heritage Organization (half the proceeds for Granger Music Hall) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Mrs. Camacho's request be granted. Carried by una- nimous vote. REPORTS ACTING CITY MANAGER McCABE said last week the Council approved an ad in the Rodeo Association program and asked that he bring back a recom- mendation for change in the subject matter; they worked on that, but find the press time is this Friday and they won't be able to make a recommendation that quickly. Mr. McCabe requested Council authorize the same ad as last year with the necessary updating of titles. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recom- mendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission found that establishment of a retail motorcycle/accessory sales store and construction of a 9-hole miniature golf course at 510 National Ave. (referred to Planning Commission by the Council) would require a zone change and General Plan change (LARRY FAULK) was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said this is for information only. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the staff proceed and put this on the list for Gen- eral Plan change and bring it up for zone change at the proper time. There was discussion about whose responsibility it is to initiate the changes and it was stated that the City Council can initiate General Plan and zone changes, but it is generally the applicant's responsibi- lity; there was discussion about the present motel zoning. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Mr. Gerschler notify the gentleman that he is to make the first step for an applica- tion of a General Plan change and to follow the proper procedures. Carried by unanimous vote. A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission rec- ommended TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP for 1406 Highland Ave. and 702 14 Street (which is consistent with the General Plan) be approved subject to one condition recommended by staff (JOHN C. MABEE) was presented. Planning Director Gerschler stated the Planning Commission recommends adoption or approval of a tentative parcel map for 1406 Highland Ave. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission rec- ommended the issuance of a RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT authorizing the development of a 4-unit apartment building at the northwest corner of 18 Street and Rachael Avenue, subject to 4 condi- tions (W. H. WEBB, JR.) was presented. Moved Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. In answer to the question as to minimum unit size, Planning Director Gerschler said for a two -bedroom unit it is 7250 sq. ft. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN PINSON said he would like the northwest corner of 16th and National checked by the Traffic Safety Committee; when you are crossing 8/19/75 129 on 16 Street...crossing Highland Avenue on 16th going west there is a red curb there and there is also when you get across the street you have two lanes of traffic; immediately you run out of two lanes and you have the sensation of being in two lanes but all of a sudden there is a car in front of you parked at the curb and the lane isn't there any longer; it looks like a dangerous situation. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, Mr. Pinson's request be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO thanked Mr. McCabe for action taken this afternoon on a problem. MAYOR MORGAN said he has something in the future to think and talk about; make some architect control or have an architect look at some of these apartments in National City, they might look better and it's something we should think about. In answer to the question is this in the General Plan, the architectural control, Planning Director Gersch- ler said yes, they are preparing a summary report for Council. COUNCILMAN REID inquired if the City Manager would develop a procedure covering City property (equipment, livestock, etc.) on loan, or in use outside of its normal location, or in custody of persons other than City employees whereby the Manager's office would be notified so that questions regarding liability, etc. could be resolved in advance. Mrs. Annie Camacho was present and spoke of the recognition the tour of the historical homes is getting; there will be an article on the tour in the Sunset magazine (which covers most of the western states); this will help put National City on the map; this will be something very special for National City. Mrs. Camacho invited everyone who wants to help out to contact her; they need hostesses, hosts, and tour guides; they are going to have buses and they need 2 men on each bus to tell about the houses, need women in each room of a house to act as hostesses; they are going to have a whole block in front of Brick Row as sort of an art mart (like a bazaar) and have things for sale so all the people can come and take part in that if they don't want to go on the tours; they are going to have a slide show other people can take part in and see interiors of the houses. Mrs. Camacho said she would help Mayor Morgan with Kimball house as soon as she gets this over with. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. The meeting closed at 9:00 p.m. City C erk City of National ity, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of August 26, 1975. ErNo corrections El Corrections as noted below Mayo City of National City, California 8/19/75