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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 02-19 CC MIN61 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA February 19, 1974 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. Mayor Morgan welcomed all those present, especially the visitors from Mexico. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Absent: Reid. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, McLean, Civil Engr. Assoc. Onley, Stenberg. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager Stenberg followed with invocation by the Reverend Philip Larson, First Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the minutes of the regular meeting of February12,_1974 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Councilman Camacho welcomed the honored guests from Mexico and introduced Dr. Flores, Mayor of Tecate (our Sister City) , and his wife; the Vice Mayor of Tijuana (the Mayor of Tijuana had been here earlier but had another engagement and had to leave); a representa- tive of the Governor of Baja California and his wife; and Sr. Emilo Alvarez who coordinated this program. MR. ALVAREZ introduced other members of the visiting party: The Deligator of Industry and Commerce; Dr. DeSoto of Tijuana; the President of Chamber of Commerce, of Tijuana; Director of Tourism, Tijuana; Administrator of Customs, Tijuana; the City Council of Tecate; a friend from Tijuana Sr. Roberto de la Madrid; and many others. Councilman Camacho described the tour of National City for the visitors from Mexico. Mayor Morgan spoke of the friendly relationship between the United States and Mexico which he hoped would always exist; the Mexican people are the finest people with whom he has ever been associated; and invited the Mayor of Tecate to speak. The Mayor of Tecate addressed the Council saying he feels the friendly sister city relationship between National City and Tecate is symbolic of the relationship between United States and Mexico; and invited Council and everyone to visit Tecate at any time. Mayor Morgan introduced Mrs. Chenelle, his helper for the evening. HEARING The HEARING on PROPOSED AMENDMENT A-21-73 to Zoning Regulations to add thereto new "LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS," to adopt a "STREET TREE AND PARKWAY STUDY," to recommend adoption of a "STREET TREE ORDINANCE" and to adopt "GUIDELINES FOR ON -SITE LANDSCAPING" was held at this time. The Planning Director's transmittals (dated February 6 and February 8) stating: (1) the Planning Commission recommended the proposed National City Landscape and Maintenance Ordinance be approved and the Street Tree and Parkway Study be adopted; (2) if the Landscape and Maintenance Ordinance were adopted, it would give thorough control of street parkway landscaping and on - site landscaping; (3) he recommended the Street Tree and Parkway Study containing specific implementation programs (outlined on Page 2 of the staff report) be returned to staff for separate considera- tions as follows: City Council adopt the suggested Policy (Item 1) herewith, Items (2) and (3) be referred to the City Manager for 2/19/74 62 recommen tion, Items (4) and (5) City Council agenda items for 2/19/74,/ sr be referred to the Street e t Tree Committee for recommen- dations were presented. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication was on file. Planning Director Gerschler said the proposal represents a three part program; one dealing with land- scaping of private property throughout the City, the second dealing with installation and maintenance of trees in City street parkways and the third the preparation and adoption of guidelines that can be used by property owners and homeowners throughout the City for improving their landscaping; the Planning Commission held several hearings on all three proposals over a period of months; they have modified and revised the proposals; they presented their proposed program to the Chamber of Commerce and obtained their support; they have consulted with other City departments, the Street Tree Committee and with a consultant hired by the Council to prepare the Street Tree Plan; all of the recommendations made by these numerous people have been incorporated; the Planning Commission is recommending approval of all three items. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the hearing be closed; the ro sed amendment to the zonin re lations to ado t landsca in and maintenance regulations be approved with all stipulations con- cerned approved. In answer to a question about artificial turf or decorative rocks, Planning Director Gerschler said they have been experimenting in some locations, particularly some commercial areas; they have had good results under controlled conditions; the proposed amendment before Council requires landscaping; but it leaves the definition of the word "landscaping" up to the guidelines that will be presented in about a month; the guidelines as they stand now define landscaping as being all types of live plant material and approved types of artificial plant material. The City Clerk said no protests have been received. There was discussion in regard to questions asked by the public; "does this give the City the right to go beyond the parkway into private property?" Mr. Gerschler said only in one circumstance; if a tree is diseased, or full of insects and would be harmful to the public at large; if after giving notice to the property owner to correct this himself, he fails to do so, the City forces can enter private property for the single purpose of getting rid of those rodents, insects, vermin, etc.; there is a provision in the street parkway part of the program where very narrow parkways exist or no parkway at all and where the property owners desire street trees, after a neighborhood plan for a group of homes has been drawn up and approved by the City Council, and if the property owners will grant easements to enter and take care of these trees (they do this voluntarily); then there is the possibility that the City Council could authorize the use of City forces to maintain street trees that will be planted on private property. There was further discussion in regard to complaints and laying the item over for study. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this be tabled for 30 days. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS HERMAN BACA, representative of MAPA, 105 South Harbison, was present to petition the City Council for redress of grievance; MAPA has pointed out in the past basic inequities within the City; according to an article that appeared in Sunday's paper, he understands that five policemen were hired by the City and not one of them was of Mexican descent; MAPA feels this is an insult to the 40% of the population of the City who are of Mexican ancestry; he feels that if there is to be a representative government, this basic inequity must be corrected; if the system of selection cannot come up with a fair share of the jobs provided by the taxpayers then a mandatory plan should be instituted; such a mandatory plan has been initiated in the County and the City of San Diego to correct this inequity; it 2/19/74 63 seems that instead of the problem getting better it is getting worse; the buck stops here, there is a great need for people who understand some of the complex problems in the basic makeup of this community; the City Council should address itself to this matter. Mr. Baca said they understand there are revenue sharing funds; there is a stipulation for these funds and how they are to be spent; they are in the process of discussing this matter with legal counsel to see if some type of law suit can be presented to the court; if Council will not address itself to this problem, other avenues will have to be sought. There was discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to the Civil Service Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. VICE MAYOR PINSON stepped down from his Council seat and addressed Council from the podium saying he had a petition signed by approxi- mately 60 people (property owners, not necessarily the local registered voters, who have an interest in that area; they either work there; own property there; or, they are the registered voters of that area), he was presenting the petition on behalf of the lady whose son was hit on a bicycle at this intersection. Mr. Pinson presented the petition for a light at Second Street and Highland Avenue. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the City be authorized to,put this light in as soon as the City has the money for this job and as early as possible, Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,314, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS UNDER SECTION 21023.6 GOVERNMENT CODE AND TO CERTIFY SUCH DETERMINATIONS TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S RETIRMENT SYSTEM." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,314 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,315, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CPO) JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THAT CERTAIN MAYOR OR COUNCILMAN WHO ATTENDS CPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS' OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TO RECEIVE $50 SUM CERTAIN TO REIMBURSE SAID REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ADDITIONAL DEMANDS AND EXPENSES MADE UPON HIM FOR SUCH SERVICE WHERE SUCH PROVISION DOES NOT CONFLICT WITH THE CHARTER, OR ANY ORDINANCE, RULE, REGULATION OR POLICY OF A MEMBER AGENCY." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,315 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Waters. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,316, "RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL FACILITY USE PERMIT WHICH AUTHORIZES THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO THE SOUTH REGION BOY'S BASEBALL INC. OF PONY LEAGUE." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,316 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Reid. Abstaining: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 11,317, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Lorene J. Sorkness and Sidnie Deane Macias, widening of Palm Avenue, 1911 Act., Assessment District No. 161)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,317 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,318, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANCHORAGE RIGHT OF WAY TO SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY." Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,318 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. 2/19/74 64 RESOLUTION NO. 11,319, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE ALL OR PART OF ARCADIA PLACE FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 10TH STREET, SOUTH A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED NINETY FEET (390') MORE OR LESS." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolu- tion No. 11,319 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Ordinance be read to Council for first reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Ordinance No. 2/19/74, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1337 Relating to Business License Rates to Add the Occupation of General Contrac- tors. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney McLean said Council voted to authorize a contribution of $10,000 to the National City Boys' Club building assuming that that was a proper public purpose for which public funds could be expended; a package of data has been distributed to Council con- cerning the Boys' Club and its activities from which Council would be entitled to conclude that the expenditure of $10,000 of public funds is for a public purpose; if Council desires to authorize the expenditure of the $10,000 which is in the budget. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, to expend $10,000 for the Boys' Club on the grounds that it is for a public purpose. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $25, 500.14 Traffic Safety 8,718.39 Capital Outlay 4,057.00 Park 602.67 Retirement 576.50 Gas Tax No, 2106 10,486.27 Trust and Agency 100.00 Sewer 447.02 Revenue Sharing 4,551.79 Redevelopment -Bonita Center 2,628.75 Total $50,668.53 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -.wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Reid. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in the amount of $130 040.94 for the period. ending February 15, 1974 were presented. Moved: by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the payroll be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Reid. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A memo from the Asst. City Engr. recommending traffic signals not be installed at 8th Street and "E" Avenue and Plaza Boulevard and "E" and a memo from the City Clerk regarding receipt of petition re- questing installation of traffic signals at these locations and attaching a typed copy of the petition (prepared by the City Clerk's office) were presented. Assistant City Manager Stenberg was asked 2/19/74 65 when the study on the cost of overhead walkways, blinking lights or something of that nature to help these kids get across these inter- sections would be ready. Mr. Stenberg said his office should have a report to Council at the next meeting; the material is now avail- able. NEW BUSINESS The CONSENT CALENDAR, Items la through lc, were presented. (a) Notice by Diamond Cab Co., Radio Cab Co. and San Diego Yellow Cabs, Inc. of new mileage rates. (b) Letter from County Public Works Agency stating the request for County acquisition of property adjacent to Las Palmas Park has been reviewed and funds for acquisition of the property are being included in their budget proposal for the coming fiscal year. (c) City Manager's memo stating Mr. R. B. James, Coordinator, Law & Justice Agency, will appear before the Council March 12, 1974, 8:00 p.m. Mayor Morgan said in regard to Item b, a letter was received from Supervisor Jack Walsh saying County will include funds in their budget to purchase property adjacent to Las Palmas Park to enlarge the park. Consent Calendar ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A letter from Leo J. Arnold, Secretary, National City LIONS CLUB requesting use of Kimball Park July 3-4, 1974 to put on an OLD FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Lions Club's request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. (Assistant City Manager Stenberg left Council Chambers at 8:20 p.m.) A letter from Leo J. Arnold, Secretary, National City LIONS CLUB requesting financial assistance ($1,250) in putting on 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Morgan, in favor of the Lions Club's request and that the president of the Lions Club be directed to contact the Pony League and Little League (amended motion). (Assistant City Manager Stenberg returned to Council Chambers at 8:21 p.m.) Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. An Application for Personal Transfer of OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE by Bertha A. and James Toledo, dba TOLEDO'S PRODUCE AND ORIENTAL FOODS, 1736 Plaza Boulevard and the Police Chief's state- ment that investigation reveals no grounds for protest of the application were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of Mr. Toledo's request. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Reid. Abstaining: Morgan. An Application for personal transfer of OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE by Awni and Eileen Kazzazi and Arshak and Rosemary Balian, dba LAS PALMAS MARKET, 1535 18th Street and the Police Chief's statement that investigation reveals no grounds for protest of this application were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this application. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Reid. Abstaining: Morgan. Application for personal transfer of OFF -SALE GENERAL LIQUOR LICENSE by Edwin and Pearl Schwimmer, dba ED'S LIQUOR, 2431-35 National Avenue, and the Police Chief's statement that this application involves no new licenses were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this application. Carried by the following vote,lo -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Reid. Abstaining: Morgan. 2/19/74 66 The City Clerk's memo regarding TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION recommen- dation that 2-hour parking be installed on 5th from "V" east and "no parking" signs in the cul-de-sac was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, that 2-hour parking not be installed there and there be no parking in the cul-de-sac (amended motion) . Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from Sandra Schoenkopf, Director of EASTER SEALS requesting permission to conduct campaign from March 1 through April 14, 1974 and the License Collector's recommendation this be granted were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Easter Seals Society's request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A letter from William C. Wright, President, SWEETWATER-NATIONAL CITY KIWANIS CLUB requesting free use of Kimball Park Community Building on March 20, 1974 and permission to serve alcoholic beverages and an invoice from the City of National City for rental of Kimball Park in the amount of $50.00 less $10.00 deposit were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Kiwanis Club on both items. .,_ Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Reid. Abstaining: Morgan. A letter from Mrs. Ralph Pistole, Women's Auxiliary Chairman, NATIONAL CITY PONY LEAGUE, requesting the City purchase back cover of the 1974 Pony League Booklet for $50 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Auxiliary Women's request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A letter from Charles E. Rambo, Vice President, INTERSEA RESEARCH CORPORATION appealing to Council for payment of a cost overrun on an environmental study for the proposed Paradise Marina and enclosing detailed invoice was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, this be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A letter from LAWRENCE R. BOURGERIE, employee in Public Works Department, requesting RETIREMENT effective March 1, 1974 and stating he has completed six years of service with the City was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this request be granted. Mayor Morgan requested Mr. Stenberg take care of all the certificates and everything. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. STEP INCREASE for eligible employee approved by department head and City Manager: JESUS E. FLORES, Public Works Department, was pre- sented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. REPORTS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER STENBERG said a letter was received from the County Administrator asking whether or not the City would like to receive an early estimate of the City's assessed evaluation; this indication must be in by February 20, which is tomorrow; he would recommend that Council so indicate. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, in favor of this recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. CITY CLERK CAMPBELL said we are in the pre -election season; on Friday SAMPLE BALLOTS (polling place insert, candidates' statements, argument and sample ballot) were mailed to all the voters in the City; the first were delivered on Saturday, some were delivered today, the balance will be delivered this week; it was discovered that not all of the envelopes included a sample ballot; the Registrar of Voters has advised that the day these papers were inserted in the envelopes, there was low humidity and static electricity and some 2/19/74 67 envelopes contained several sample ballots and some none; anyone who does not receive a sample ballot will be mailed one immediately if they will notify the City Clerk's office. The Planning Department transmittal regarding application for RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 60 at 1541-1543, 1547-1549 Euclid Avenue and 2421-2423 East 16th Street (R-4-PD, Residential Planned Development Zone - V. P. U., INC.) stating the Planning Commission recommended the plan be approved subject to the conditions stipulated by staff was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said this would allow one duplex on each of three adjoining lots. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Planning Department's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The Planning Department transmittal regarding CPO "INITIAL COASTLINE STUDY AND PLAN," stating that the Planning Director recommended that the Council support the amendments to the CPO Initial Coastline Plan as recommended by CPO staff in their agenda report No. R-3, dated 2/25/74 and the Planning Department staff reviewed each of the amend- ments recommended by the CPO staff and found that if these amendments are approved by CPO, that the plan will be compatible with the National City General Plan and various policy positions taken by the City Council was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be approved and that the Plannin Director be commended on his actions and his results. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Reid. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN WATERS asked Mr. Stenberg which people can get rid of cats; he ladies who have had as many as 8 or homes; they have been advised to set Society will really be down on them City Manager Stenberg said cats are animal regulation officer will come detained by the property owner; this man Waters said he would give Mr. St cats are hanging around. to look into the procedures by has had several requests from 9 cats hanging around their traps; he feels the Humane should they do this. Assistant not licensed in the City; the by and pick up any cats that are service is provided. Council- enberg the addresses where the COUNCILMAN WATERS reported the National City Little League want a rack for bicycles; with the energy crisis on these days, there are more bikes being used down at the City parks; and asked Mr. Stenberg to look into the cost and feasibility of putting a rack to hold two dozen bikes at the Little League games. COUNCILMAN WATERS reported a request for the installation of stop signs on 16th Street heading east at the intersections of Hoover, Coolidge and Harding; they have a dangerous problem on the west side. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, to refer this to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. VICE MAYOR PINSON said with the gas situation as it is, service station owners are having problems just making a living; the vapor recovery system they are being forced to install is a hardship. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, Council send a resolution to the County Board of Supervisors to tell them to hold off on the vapor recovery system until they can come up with something better. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. MAYOR MORGAN asked about adopting an affirmative action plan (Mexican -American). The Mayor asked what happens when such a plan is adopted? there is a large Mexican group in this City that cannot communicate. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said in 1972, the City Council adopted an affirmative action statement in which the Per- sonnel Department was directed to make every attempt to recruit from minority groups with reference to blacks, Mexican -Americans, etc.; this policy statement is still in effect; 2/19/74 68 National City has not taken the action taken by the City of San Diego, that is to modify the Civil Service rules, amend job speci- fications, etc.; at the present time the Civil Service Commission is surveying approximately 22 job classifications which are classi- fied as "entry level;" there is no job below this to enter into Civil Service; they have not completed this study nor has the staff finished its study that will be going to the Commission; the City Council will have no action to take on the class specifications; however, any change in the Civil Service rules will, of course, be brought before Council. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, to authorize the City Manager to bring a report back in full on the affirmative program and how others work it and how it can take place and what to expect. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Meeting closed at 8:34 p.m. CitI Clerk City of National City, The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of February 26, No corrections Corrections as noted below California of the City 1974. Mayor, City of a lonaCity, California 2/19/74