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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 11-25 CC MIN198 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA November 25, 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, 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 Mayor Morgan and the Rev. Robert D. Davis, First United Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk said the minutes of November 18, 1975 will not be ready until tomorrow and approval of the minutes will be held over until December 2, 1975. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the minutes reflect that the. Mayor abstained from voting on the matter of the Community Block Grant, delineation of boundary lines. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor's proposed appointment of Jesse E. Van Deventer to the Planning Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Jerral B. Staples, was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, the appointment be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed appointment of Ralph A. Pinson to the Community Action Program Administering Board was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, /12222pointment be a?nroved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Abstain: Pinson. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WILLIAM KLUMPP, 1334 E. loth Street, was present and said that after the first of the year he will open a recording studio at 1304 National Ave. (upstairs); the street in front of the studio is painted red and he would like it painted yellow so it can be used as a loading zone for equipment. City Manager Bourcier asked Mr. Klumpp to put his request in writing; he would make sure it got to the proper department for action. 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. 11,913, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT (Lawrence A. Sies, fence at 2218 & 2220 E. l0th St.)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,913 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,914, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT (South Bay Town and Country, planter in Sweetwater Road right-of-way)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,914 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/25/75 199 Resolution No. 11,915, "RESOLUTION ADDING STREETS TO THE SELECT STREET SYSTEM (Valley Rd. from South Bay Freeway to Sweetwater Rd. and Bonita Center Dr. from Sweetwater Rd. to Bonita Mesa Rd.)," Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,915 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,916, "RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1975-14 TO ALLOW CONVERSION OF A DUPLEX AT 826-828 E. 22ND ST., FROM RESIDENTIAL USE TO NURSERY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS, TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXISTING LAD'N LASSIE NURSERY SCHOOL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 22ND ST. AND HIGHLAND AVE. (Dallis Widick)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,916 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,917, "RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL FACILITY USE PERMIT WHICH AUTHORIZES THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO THE NATIONAL CITY ROTARY CLUB." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,917 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Resolution No. 11,918, "RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN SMALL, CLAIMS ACTIONS." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11 918 be adooted. Carried by unanimous vote. ���`"`�""`" Resolution No. 11,919, "A RESOLUTION RELATING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS TO BE MAILED WITH SAMPLE BALLOTS," was read in full on request of Vice Mayor Dalla. Moved by Reid, seconded by P .non, Rem tjon No. 112 919 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these ordinances for second reading be by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1486 (11/1-1), "An Ordinance Amending Ord. 962, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California (ZC-6-75, to rezone from R-4 to R-1 the properties between 'L' Av. and Palm Av. and between 4th St. and 6th St., excluding therefrom the C-2 zoned properties at the southwesterly corner of 4th Street and Palm Avenue)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Ordinance No. 1486 (ih AE/IE-ai be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Ordinance No. 1487 (11//8/; 2), "An Ordinance Amending Ord. 962, Zoning Ordinance of the City of National City, California (ZC--7--76, to rezone from R-4 to R-1 the R-4 zoned properties on the south- erly side of Delta St. east of Highland Av. from 834 to 1146 Delta St., and the R-4 zoned properties on both sides of Bucky Lane; east of Highland Av. from 836 to 943 Bucky Lane)." Moved b Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1487 (11/1g/45_� be ad ted. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 11/18/75-3, "An Ordinance of the City of National City Regulating the Feeding of Wild Pigeons." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:B Dallabe denied. Carried, Camacho, Morgan. 9 Vinson, Reid. Nays: REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. NEW BUSINESS The Director of Parks and Recreation's request to ADVERTISE FOR BIDS to construct a SNACK BAR at the Municipal, Pool (to be e ui and operated by the Swim Club,q pped sales to be used to purchase materials, employy additional concession instruction and pay travel expenses as required) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 11/25/75 200 The Finance Director/City Treasurer's request for RATIFICATION of payment of WARRANT REGISTER No. 21, dated Nov. 25, 1975, in the amount of $38,985.68 (Warrants Nos. 52914 through 52982) and PAYROLL for the period Nov. 1-15, 1975 in the amount of $170,263.91 was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, payment be ratified. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. The SWIM CLUB'S request for waiver of fees for Kimball Hall Annex and kitchen for a FUND-RA1SING PANCAKE BREAKFAST on January 25, 1976 (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and the Director of Building and Housing's recommendation the rental fees be waived but the custodial fees ($47.74) a direct expense to the City be paid were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the reguest and recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Bicentennial Committee Chairman's request for bicentennial PAINTING OF FIRE HYDRANTS as an interesting means of celebrating the bicentennial and the staff recommendation that Council approve the project providing the Committee coordinates the painting with the Fire Chief were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, in favor of the request. There was discussion. IDA MAE KERR, Bicentennial Chairman, was present and stated she had not prepared cost estimates; when the Committee first discussed the project, it was proposed that the idea be presented to the schools as a project for school children; what the Committee wanted was the feeling of the Council before the schools were approached. There was further discussion. Mrs. Kerr said the Committee did have $1,000 in the City Budget for the fiscal year; part of the money would be used for the Bicentennial Parade; some of it could be used for painting the hydrants, but she had not researched the costs as it had been proposed as a project for the schools. In answer to a question about other planned events for the celebration of the Bicentennial, Mrs. Kerr said the Committee had represent- ation from many organizations within the City, she hoped to have a calendar of events. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan, Nays: Reid, The Director of Public Works' recommendation of approval of an ENCROACHMENT of a planter and tile paving at the northeast corner of 8th Street and D Avenue on 8th Street right-of-way (St. Mary's Church) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the encroachment be approvj. Vice Mayor Dalla stated this was his Church. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. The request of MARINE BOILER REPAIR, INC. 740 West 16 Street, for deferral of LANDSCAPING at 1402 Cleveland Avenue (they have been requested to bid on a manufacturing project that would require the use of the property as storage area; the added expense of permanent landscaping requirements would put their bid out of the question; the job on which they are bidding would provide labor for 50 new employees over a five month period; if they are awarded the contract, it would establish their company in this field and they would then make the required improvements) was presented. In answer to the Mayor's question regarding whether or not Council could grant temporary relief under the provisions of applicable ordinance, City Attorney McLean stated he had not discussed the matter with the Planning Director and could not answer; a zone variance would probably be required and it could be granted only under certain conditions such as hardship based on the land. There was discussion. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Council refer this to the Plannin Commission and tha_t_compsil ago o717;Caa7;777an-- and the ng of a y.22.4,1aElLuL. There was further discussion. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan., Nays: Dalla. REPORTS City Manager - None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 201 COUNCILMAN PINSON posted a map of the City on the board and presented his concept of NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS, citizen bodies appointed by the City Council and Mayor, which would meet on a regular basis and act in an advisory capacity to the City Council Mr. Pinson recommended the City be divided into nine geographical areas, each of which would have a Neighborhood Council composed of at least 5 citizens, they would meet and get input from their own areas, staff could meet with the Neighborhood Councils and advise them on matters such as better protection of their homes, safety, etc. Mr. Pinson read from agendas of such Councils in other cities and stated he had had good response from people he had talked to about the concept; the Chamber of Commerce is interested and is waiting for the City Council to adopt the ordinance establishing the Neighborhood Councils. COUNCILMAN CAMACHO reported receipt of a letter from Steve Torres, who is interested in leasing the land at 21st St. and Hoover Avenue (former site of the Public Works building) at $150 per month for storage of the agricultural equipment which he handles. City Manager Bourcier recommended it be referred to staff to investigate the zoning, whether or not fence would be required, etc. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, it be referred to staff for an answeras soon as possjble, Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN stated other mayors in the South Bay wanted our City Attorney to meet with the Mayor of Imperial Beach on the matter of an appointment to the Transit Board, The City Attorney indicated he would comply. Councilman Reid said there are three cities in the South Bay and there should be three city attornies involved. MAYOR MORGAN addressed Sharon Reid (aide to Supervisor Walsh) who was present in the audience, asking if she had anything more to report en the golf course, saying that he was not really satisfied with the letter he had received. Mrs. Reid said she had nothing more to report. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote, The meeting closed at 3:16 p.m. City ity of Nationaif ity, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of December 16, 1975, Corrections ONO corrections or City of National City, California 11/25/75