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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 05-07 CC MIN146 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL. CITY, CALIFORNIA May 7, 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. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Absent: Reid. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Asst. City Engr. Hoffland, McLean, Osburn, Stenberg. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by Mayor Morgan. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 23z 1974 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS The proposed proclamation of "FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY," May 11, 1974, was read by City Clerk Campbell. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, it be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The proposed proclamation of "POPPY DAYS," May 17-18, 1974, was read by City Clerk Campbell. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, it be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Mr. Trager of the American Legion. The proposed proclamation of "GIRLS CLUB WEEK," May 12-18, 1974 was read by City Clerk Campbell. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, it be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The proposed proclamation of "NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION WEEK," May 12.- 18, 1974, was read by City Clerk Campbell. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, it be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The proposed proclamation of "ABWA SCHOLARSHIP MONTH," Month of May, was read by City Clerk Campbell. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, it be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Mrs. Edith Sherman Hughes, member American Business Women's Association, The proposed proclamation of "ANTI -LITTER MONTH," Month of May, was read by City Clerk Campbell. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, it be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The proposed proclamation of "CORRECT POSTURE MONTH," Month of May, was read by City Clerk Campbell. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, it be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MRS. CONSUELO RUBIO, 1729 Cleveland Ave., Chairman of the Tecate - National City Sister City Committee, was present and reported the tragic death of Prof. Duran who was Mayor of Tecate when the Sister City relationship was formalized. Mrs. Rubio outlined Prof. Duran's career as teacher, director of the secondary school, mayor, and as 5/7/74 147 secretary to the governor of Baja California. Mrs. Rubio requested letters of condolence be sent to the City of Tecate and to the Duran family. Mayor Morgan said this would be done. HEARINGS The HEARING on the PROPOSED REVISION OF THE NATIONAL CITY GENERAL PLAN was called at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication of Notice of the Hearing is on file. Protests of: the 8TH STREET MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION to any change in the flow of traffic on 8th Street; NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (by resolution) disapproving the Preliminary General Plan recommendations in regard to schools; and five property owners (Fred Scott, 814 Ethel Place; Ed T. Maloney, 845 Highland Avenue; Priscilla L. Maloney, 845 Highland Avenue; Jerry Harris, 805 Ethel Place; Elaine Harris, 805 Ethel Place) re- questing land in the area of Plaza Blvd. and I.-805 be zoned C-3 instead of the present TC-PD zoning, were presented. Planning Director Gerschler recommended the hearings on the GENERAL PLAN UP- DATE scheduled before the City Council be continued to June 11 and 18, 1974. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the hearings be continued to June 11 and 18. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The HEARING on the PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE ZC-3-74 to rezone from R-4, Multiple Family Residence, to C-3-A, General Commercial, the easterly 165' of the northerly 199' of Assessor's Parcel No. 563-010-31 (east side of the 2500 block of Highland Avenue) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication of the Notice of Hearing and the Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler reported the Planning Commission recommended the zone change be approved; the change was requested because the front of the property was zoned commercial and the rear residential; the owner requested the entire property be commercial. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the hearing be closed and the proposed zone change, ZC-3-74, be approved subject to all stipulations of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The HEARING to determine whether the public health, safety, or welfare require the formation of an UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT on National Avenue between 12th and 16th Streets, DISTRICT NO. 4, and on National Avenue between 16th and 22nd Streets, DISTRICT NO. 6, was by Council action delayed until later in the meeting as requested by John Snod- grass, of Pacific Telephone Co., who wished to be present but who had to attend a hearing at the City of Imperial Beach prior to coming to National City. (The report of this hearing is on page 153of these minutes.) HEARING on the intention to VACATE and CLOSE "M" AVENUE extension, south of 9th Street, north of Plaza Boulevard (Cal -Home Development, Inc.) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication of Notice of the Hearing and the City Engineer's Affidavit of Posting were on file. Planning Director Gerschler stated the Planning Commission recommended the vacation of "M" Avenue extension (south of 9th Street and north of Plaza Boulevard) subject to the confirmation that public utility easements have been reserved; the portion proposed to be vacated is a "paper street" only. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the hearing be closed and "M" Avenue extension, south of 9th Street, north of Plaza Boulevard, be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The HEARINGS on the adoption of the UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, Volume I, 1973 Edition and the Appendix thereto, excepting Chapter 70; the adoption of the UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, Volume II, 1973 Edition, Appendix A, Chapter 22 of Appendix B, and Appendix C thereof; the 5/7/74 148 adoption of the UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1973 Edition and the appendix thereto; and the adoption of the UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1973 Edition, and Appendix A, B, C, D, and F thereto were held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificates of Publication of Notices of the Hearings were on file. No one was present in regard to any of the four hearings. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the hearings be closed and the (four) codes be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,473, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (JERRY AND ELAINE L. HARRIS, 12TH ST. IN 1911 ACT DISTRICT NO. 161 & JOSEPH JOHN AND CAROL LYNN RADER AND MERRILL M. AND DONNA R. STAMPER, LA SIESTA WAY IN 1911 ACT DISTRICT NO. 182)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,473 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,474, "RESOLUTION ABANDONING EASEMENT -DRAINAGE: EASTERLY 100' OF BLOCKS 105 & 106, NATIONAL CITY MAP 348." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,474 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,475, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT--EUCLID AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 798." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,475 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,476, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM FOUR SPECIFIC FUNDS TO THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,476 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,477, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 'GUIDELINES FOR ON - SITE LANDSCAPING' PREPARED BY THE NATIONAL CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT." Planning Director Gerschler stated the "on -site landscaping" per- tained to multiple family, commercial and industrial uses only. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,477 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,478, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 'STREET TREE AND PARKWAY STUDY, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA' PREPARED BY RECREATION SYSTEMS, INC., OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, AS A 'GUIDELINE POLICY'." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,478 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,479, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (JAMES DARR, JR. AND IMOGENE M. DARR, EUCLID AVENUE EXTEN- SION PROJECT.)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,479 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,480, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT-IN-AID FUNDS BY THE ST. MATTHEWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,480 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,481, "RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION W." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 11,481 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the ordinances be presented for first reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. 5/7/74 149 Ordinance No. 5/7/74-1, "An Ordinance Of The City Of National City, California, Amending National City Zoning Ordinance No. 962, To Provide Landscaping And Maintenance Regulations (Private Property)." Ordinance No. 5/7/74-2, "An Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code And Providing A Uniform And Orderly Scheme For The Planting And Mainte- nance Of Street Trees And Parkway Landscaping." Ordinance No. 5/7/74-3, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 803 Relating To The Requirements For Subdivision Map Certificates." ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the ordinances be presented for second reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. ORDINANCE NO. 1421 (4/2/44-4), "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME I, 1973 EDITION AND THE APPENDIX THERETO, EXCEPTING CHAPTER 70, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1259, AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1421 (4/2/44-4) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. ORDINANCE NO. 1422 (4/2/44•-5), "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME II, MECHANICAL, 1973 EDITION, AND APPENDIX A, CHAPTER 22 OF APPENDIX B, AND APPENDIX C THEREOF PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1326 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1422 (4/2/44-4) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. ORDINANCE NO. 1423 (4/2/44-6), "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1973 EDITION, AND THE APPENDIX THERETO, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THERE- OF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1264, AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1423 (4/2/446) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. ORDINANCE NO. 1424 (4/2/44-W), "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1973 EDITION, AND APPENDIX A, B, C, D, AND F, DECLARING AND ESTAB- LISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND ALTERATION OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1284 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1424 (4/2/W4._ ) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS audited by the Finance Committee were presented: General Fund $ 37,224.52 Traffic Safety 11,245.98 Park 3,619.22 Retirement 18,651.69 Gas Tax 2106 600.00 Revenue Sharing Fund 27,169.50 5/7/74 150 Sewer $ 1,750.37 Redev. Bonita Cen. 200.00 Total $100,461.28 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Reid. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD ENDING APRIL 30, 1974, audited by the Finance Committee, in the amount of $127,232.38 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the payroll be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Reid. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Manager's recommendation that the contract for construction of PUBLIC WORKS CENTER be awarded to Westtensen Construction Co. in the amount of $1,138,602 and all other bids be rejected was pre- sented. (The City Clerk's report of opening of sealed bids was outlined in the City Council minutes of April 23, 1974.) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recom- mendation. Mayor Morgan said he would abstain, his brother-in-law may be involved in the construction of this project; he has no interest in this project himself. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Reid. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR: Items which are considered to be routine were presented and ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. a. Copy of a letter from Mayor, City of Vista, to County Administra- tor stating Vista does not wish to participate in a joint powers authority to conduct a study of the structure and division of responsibilities of local government agencies. b. City Clerk's memo stating the following notices were received from the ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS: (1) Application by Norman B. Jacobson, Yuma, for permit to install boating facilities in COLORADO RIVER; (2) Application by San Diego UNIFIED PORT DIS- TRICT, for permit for maintenance dredging within U. S. Project Lines and approximately 300' westerly of Pier 8 at San Diego Naval Station, National City; (3) Notification amending original public notice concerning need for an Environmental Impact State- ment covering the water -oriented development in HUNTINGTON HARBOUR c. City Clerk's memo attaching copy of a communication from CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN WATER CO. to the Public Utilities Commission attaching tariff schedules applicable to its Sweetwater District, to be effective May 11, 1974. d. City Clerk's memo attaching notice of hearing June 18, 1974 before the PUC on application of SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO. for authority to increase rates and charges for gas service. e. STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION'S Report on Taxable Sales in Califor- nia, 1973--4th Quarter, received and on file in the City Clerk's Office. f. STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 1972.73 Annual Report, received and on file in the City Clerk's office. g. Letter from STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION outlining plans for an interim inside widening of southbound I.-5 between 24th Street in National City and "E" Street in Chula Vista and stating the project has become necessary due to congestion on I-5 and delay of 5/54 freeway project. The City Manager's recommendations on LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES legislative bulletin No. 12, dated April 19, 1974 were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's 5/7/74 151 recommendations. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla, Absent: Reid. The Reportsof City Manager and City Engineer on their hearing on the proposed 1911 Act Improvement of RACHAEL AVENUE Assessment District No. 173 (Rachael Avenue from 16th to 20th Streets) stating protests were received as follows: 3-pa9e petition with 45 signatures; letter of protest from Mary E. Prestoe'sna*eigtter notifying City of new owners of property at 1904 Rachael Avenue; Certificates of Posting and Mailing were on file in the City Clerk's office prior to hearing. The hearing officers recommended the project be abandoned. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the recommendation of the Hearing Officers that the project be abandoned. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The City Manager's recommendation the low bid of T. B. PENICK & SONS in the amount of $250,183.29 be accepted for ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 161 (PARADISE DRIVE, PALM AVENUE, 10TH, 11TH AND 12TH STREETS, ET AL) and all other bids rejected; and that the City pay all costs in excess of 10% of the Engineer's estimate; a memo from the Assistant City Engineer attaching Assessment Act Project Status Report; and the City Clerk's report of opening of sealed bids (Daley Corporation-- $270,533.78; Griffith Company--$308,164.49; R. E. Hazard--$276,418.72; and T. B. Penick & Sons--$250,183.29) were presented. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Posting were on file. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. There was discussion in regard to proce- dure for reassessment to save City money, the time required, and the fact that a later bid would probably be higher in cost. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The City Manager's recommendation that National City Planning Depart- ment memo and City of San Diego, Planning Commission's letter promoting the use of CORAL TREES for landscaping purposes be referred to the Street Tree & Parkway Committee for review and recommendation was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The City Manager's recommendation that Staff be authorized to secure bids for City's FIRE INSURANCE for next three years was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The City Manager's recommendation that an ACCOUNTING FIRM be desig- nated to audit financial records of the City (Informal bids have been received from Carroll & Brantley, Associated, certified accoun- tants from Costa Mesa, Calif. -- FY end 6/30/72 - $4,500, FY end 6/30/73 - $4,200, FY end 6/30/74 - $4,200, total $12,900; and Ernst & Ernst, a nationwide accounting and mangement auditing company -- FY end 6/30/72 - $4,500-$5,500, FY end 6/30/73 $4,500-$5,500, FY end 6/30/74 - $5,000-$6,000, total $14,000-$17,000, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recom- mendation the lower bid be accepted (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. KAISER ENTERPRISES' request for refund of portion of 1974 business license and License Collector's memo stating there is no provision in City Code for a refund were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the License Collector's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Building & Housing Director's recommendation that $150 SEWER PERMIT FEE BE REFUNDED to MR. EDWARD PETTINGILL, 2545 Prospect Street; Mr. Pettingill's request attached was presented. Moved by Pinson, secondel 5/7/74 152 by Dalla, in favor of the Building & Housing Director's reconunendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. NATIONAL CITY JAYCEES' request for reimbursement of expenses incurred in presentation of "Miss National City" Pageant; breakdown of expenses (total $771.91) and copy of contract between City and Jaycees were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the National City Jaycees' request and the full amount be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. Absent: Reid. The Assistant City Engineer's recommendation that Public Works Depart- ment check area of 10TH STREET AND PLEASANT LANE after each rain and clean up any debris and letter from Mr. Charles Heck, 2911 E. 10th St., complaining of problem were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Assistant Engineer's recommendation. MR. CHARLES HECK, 2911 East 10th St., was present and said about three years ago he appeared before Council asking to have a drain put in his area; two years later he came back to Council and found this at the bottom of the stack again; this would have been much cheaper at that time; two years from now, when he comes again before the Council asking for this drain it will be higher still; he knows the Assistant City Engineer is looking out for City money; however, he would like to ask if he would make the same recommendation should he live in this area; there are two lots on the corner of Pleasant Lane that can never be built on unless they remove the debris (8th and Pleasant Lane); this debris keeps coming down; this has been a problem since the opening of Pleasant Lane. In answer to the question as to what the opening of Pleasant Lane had to do with the problem, Mr. Hoffland said as areas develop and are improved more surface area is made impervious to drain water; it therefore runs off and collects in the streets and as areas are developed there is more runoff; the storm water is carried in the street on Pleasant Lane; the problem is caused by the street grade being so flat on one street and so steep on the other; the steep grade carries rocks and sand and deposits it in the flat grade; the drainage problem is not large enough to require an underground system; rule of thumb is between 15 and 20 acres to require the expense of underground drainage system; there is substantially less than that; if it were in his neighborhood he would make the same recommendation. JAMES ROGERS, 2912 East 10th Street, was present and said there are several large apartments in the area that are contributing to the problem of debris and drainage; they get drainage from Harbison, Pleasant Lane and also backup from Arcadia; this problem will get greater not smaller; there is a place that recently burned and old furniture and other debris were left on the lot and will be coming down the street. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Hoff - land to check into this and if it is more of a problem than was anticipated make another recommendation. Assistant City Engineer Hoffland said it is essentially a maintenance problem; he will keep checking with the Director of Public Works; he indicated that although his forces are usually busy during the rainy season, he could look at this particular area after each rain. Mayor Morgan inquired of the Assistant City Engineer if alternates had been considered. Mr. Hoff - land said they could continue to study other methods; they felt this estimate was consistent with bids that were being received; part of the problem is the flat grade on one of the streets; they could rip up curbs on both sides for about 200 feet and replace it with a cheaper grade which would help; there again they would still have to go out after each rain and clean it up. Mayor Morgan directed the Assistant City Engineer to give Council a report after the next rain or second rain. Councilman Pinson said he would like to direct the City Manager to take a look at the remarks made by Mr. Rogers regard- ing the burned house and furniture and debris laying around that area. City Manager Osburn said he would see that this is taken care of. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. 5/7/74 153 HEARINGS (continued) The hearing to determine whether public health, safety, or welfare require the formation of an UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT on NATIONAL. AVENUE between 12th and 16th Streets, District 4, and on National Avenue between 16th and 22nd Streets, District 6, was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Affidavit of Mailing of the hearing was on file. Letters of protest were received from Stanley E. Jen- nings, Attorney for Henry Wallace Cohu and Jack Dana, Co -:Trustees under the will of LaMotte T. Cohu owner of the property known as 1800 National Avenue and occupied by McCune Motors and from James P. Jenkins, owner of properties known as 2105 and 2115 National Avenue. Assistant City Engineer Hoffland reported he had talked to Attorney Jennings and to McCune Motors and as there was no cost to them, they were withdrawing their protests. JOHN SNODGRASS, Pacific Telephone Company, was present but did not speak. No one else was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the hearing be closed and it be determined public health, safety or welfare require the formation of an underground utility district on National Avenue between 12th and 16th Streets (District 4) and on National Avenue between 16th and 22nd Streets District 6 subject to all sti ula- tions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. NEW BUSINESS (continued) The City Manager's recommendation that 4/10/74 minutes of Traffic Safety Committee be approved and filed was presented and action was taken on the following items: a. OLD BUSINESS, ITEM B - Recommendation to Boulevard 16th St. from National to east City limits, changing 4-way stops at 16th and "L" to 2-way stops. b. NEW BUSINESS, ITEM A - Recommendation to install 4-way stops at 4th St. and "D" and to put back on agenda in 90 days to investi- gate for traffic signal when bridge goes in on 4th at Palm. c. NEW BUSINESS, ITEM B - Recommendation to install street light in vicinity of 1032 E. 2nd St. d. NEW BUSINESS, ITEM D - Recommendation to place "Pedestrian Crossing" sign at top of hill on Euclid and to add hatched lines to existing crosswalk at so. side of 6th St. on Euclid. (THIS ITEM WAS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT 4/23/74 MEETING.) e. NEW BUSINESS, ITEM E - Recommendations regarding crosswalks and curb markings at various school locations: la. Crosswalk north of intersection of "F" at 24th. lb. Crosswalk on "F" south of intersection at 24th. lc. White angular marks in main school crossing, 24th and "F". 2a. Install limit lines on 26th so. of intersection at "F". 3a. Install matching hatch marks in crosswalk (main) east intersection on "D" at 26th. 3b. Repaint limit lines at boulevard stop signs north and south of intersection on 26th St. at "D" Ave. 3c. Trim back ivy on tree so guard can be seen on northeastern corner of 26th and "D". 5a. Add matching (white or yellow as required) hatching marks at school crossing, 1900 bik. of E. 18th St. 6. Remove south crosswalk at 26th St. and "D" Ave. f. OTHER BUSINESS, ITEM A - Recommendation to change Ord. 827 by deleting Chief of Police as Traffic Engineer and transferring this duty to Engineering Dept. where a professional traffic engineer/coordinator will replace the Chief of Police. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, Item a be left as is. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Assistant City Engineer Hoffland said Council has already taken action on Item b. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Item c be approved. Councilman Dalla asked why this item is coming from the Traffic Safety Committee instead of the City Manager? City Manager Osburn said he has no objections. Mayor Morgan directed Mr. Hoffland to inform the Traffic Safety Committee 5/7/74 154 that the City Manager takes care of the lights. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Vice Mayor Camacho said Item d has been approved. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of Item e. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, that on Item f2 the City Attorney write an ordinance to this effect. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Request of PARENTS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE, EL TOYON SCHOOL, for help in making their area safe for children and a copy of 4/24/74 minutes of El Toyon School Advisory Committee were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this item be filed. DOROTHY BAGDZIEWICA, 534 "Q" Avenue, was present and thanked Mayor Morgan for his efforts on behalf of El Toyon School; parents keep their children at home for fear of having them beaten by older children in the park; the child- ren cannot go anywhere near the park without being threatened or beaten; there have been many gang fights; this occurs when the school children get off the school buses; many parents have not complained to the Police Department; she is trying to get the parents to call the police, write letters; to attend the meetings of the Advisory Committee, to let it be known what is going on at El Toyon Park. Mayor Morgan said -the Chief of Police said they have received very few calls in this regard; the people should call the Police Department when there is a problem so a pattern can be set and acted upon. Mrs. Bagdziewica said the son. of one of the ladies present was beaten up three times; she will speak to Council. Vice Mayor Camacho asked if there is a specific time this occurs? Mrs. Bagdziewica said between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m., and weekends; during the summer the child- ren will be out of school all day. Vice Mayor Camacho said he has recommended a Park Ranger; Council is going to look into the budget this next year to see if one person can be stationed there; there is the possibility that a city -.owned house can be moved into the area where a ranger could be there permanently. MRS. MARSHA SMITH, 542 "Q" Avenue, was present and said she called the Police Department after her son, was beaten by 16 junior high school children --the construction workers told her about this --her son -.-the Police Depart- ment told her that because of the construction work being done in that area it was impossible to get into the park; the Police Depart- ment told her she would have to catch one of the offenders and hold them until the Police arrived; in no way can she hold a 15 or 16- year old kid until the Police Department can get there; this is the third time her son has been beaten in the park; the teachers at El Toyon school used to take the children to the park for picnic lunches at times; they no longer do this; her son was beaten three times at 4:00 p.m.; he is no longer allowed to play in the park. Councilman Pinson asked the City Manager if the Liaison Officer could be scheduled to go to the park during these hours until something else has been worked out? ANITA PENNY, 2131 East First Street, said she has lived across the street from El Toyon Park and watched it being built; she is now watching it being destroyed; it is about time the ranger is assigned to that park; there should be more lights; by the time the Police arrive they have left. Mayor Morgan said the lights were cut down in some of the parks as a result of the energy crisis; it is over now, perhaps there could be more light. Mrs. Penny said there are some lights but not enough. Councilman Pinson said if there is a lot of destruction going on over there, it may pay to have a man over there; that may save money. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The City Manager's recommendations that CLAIM of AMANDA SUE TAYLOR and RANDALL TAYLOR be denied and referred to the City Attorney for further action was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The City Manager's recommendation that Council decide whether or not the City will participate in llth International Conference of U.S./ 5/7/74 155 MEXICO SISTER CITIES and, who will represent the City and memo from United States/Mexico Sister Cities Assn., Inc. regarding the Confer- ence were presented. Mayor Morgan said he recommended this be referred to the Budget Committee. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation this be referred to the Bud9et Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Park and Recreation Director's recommendation that Council support PROPOSITION I (PARK BOND ACT) on June ballot; letter from Park Development Director, County of San Diego; and sample resolution endorsing State Recreation Bond Act of 1974 were presented. City Manager Osburn said Park and Recreation Director Maley researched this and the City should get about $125 to $150,000. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Park and Reoreation Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Request by "CITIZENS FOR CAL -VET PROPOSITION 3" that Council endorse the Cal -Vet $350 million bond measure on June ballot; sample resolu- tion endorsing Proposition 3; and fact sheet about Cal -Vet Bond Proposition 3 were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of supporting Proposition 3. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. License Collector's recommendation that request of "OPERATION SAVE THE BABIES" be granted "No -Fee" permit to solicit funds and tangible merchandise in National City through December 31, 1974 and the request were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the License Collector's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. License Collector's recommendation that request of UNIFICATION CHURCH OF CALIFORNIA be granted permission to solicit funds in National City for remainder of year and the request were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the License Collector's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S recommendations that (a) Council maintain an active interest in the preservation of HISTORICAL SITES in National City and (b) KIMBALL HOUSE be moved to City owned land at 16th and "B" and it be restored for a museum to house historical artifacts were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, the Manager and Mr. Watts Director of Redevelopment, check into this and see if they can find a suitable location for this historical building in National City. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The Planning Director's recommendation no action be taken on request by COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT that City conform to Sec. 5116 of the welfare and institutions code, as amended, and that the letter be noted and filed until the City is advised that State legislation pre- empts local zoning laws and the letter from County Planning Department enclosing copy of Section 5116 were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Planning Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Request by President, SAN DIEGO YELLOW CABS, INC., to discuss a "demand -responsive" system that would supplement present taxicab and fixed route operations and an excerpt from Western City magazine were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this be filed and if any consideration be given to this t e of system it be given to a National City cab company. BILL HILTON, President, Yellow Cab Company, 939 13th Street, San Diego, was present and said they have operated in National City for over 20 years. Mr. Hilton described the dial -a -ride system and said it could be financed with revenue sharing, SB 325 funds and an upcoming bill, AB 3410, introduced by Assemblyman Deddeh will also provide funds to subsidize this type of operation; he outlined the benefits such transportation would provide 5/M4 156 to the senior citizens and other residents of the City; his company is experienced in this type of operation as they are currently operating in La Mesa and El Cajon; he feels National City is a prime candidate for dial -a -ride; El Cajon is using revenue sharing funds to finance their dial -a -ride system; La Mesa, under the new rules of SB 325, is utilizing SB 325 funds for this purpose. Mayor Morgan suggested Mr. Hilton come in and discuss this with the City Manager who would make a recommendation to Council. (There was discussion clarifying the motion, whether or not it limits consideration to local companies.) Moved by Morgan, seconded by Dalla, to amend the motion to let the City Manager talk to anyone in the transportation business and bring a recommendation to Council. Amendment to motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Motion carried by unani- mous vote. Absent: Reid. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN said notice has been received that the PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION in Decision No. 82749 allowed a water rate increase by CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN in the Sweetwater District; this will be in effect very shortly. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a copy of the excerpts from the FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1974 which will affect the City, its employees very drastically; it will require that all employees who work overtime be paid time and a half instead of com- pensatory time off; he will report further as he receives more information. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, a letter be sent to our Federal representatives notifying them that whenever th.ty. pass a bill that raises the cost on the City of National City that they appropriate the money to fund this. Councilman Pinson suggested this be in the form of a Resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Absent: Reid. Mayor Morgan said he would like a record kept of the expendi- tures forced onto the City by State and Federal legislation; if the people objected the legislators would take a second look before they do things like this; the City employees are not happy with this decision; it is time to tell these legislators what we the people want. The Planning Director's memo stating he saw no objection to the "RANCHO SAN DIEGO PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP 73-07), (Attached: Memo from San Diego County Planning Department, "Synopsis of Rancho San Diego History" and area map of the proposed development) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Recommendation by Planning Commission that application by NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY for conditional use permit (No. 1974-1) be approved subject to 6 conditions of staff was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said all .Council is required to do tonight is to set this for review at the end of 15 days. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Recommendation by Planning Commission that TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP LS- 4-74 (north side of 16TH STREET BETWEEN EUCLID AND ORANGE AVENUE) be approved subject to two conditions of staff was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Recommendation by Planning Commission that TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP LS- 3-74 (1004-06 NINTH STREET) be approved subject to two conditions of staff was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Recommendation by Planning Commission that exemption for SIDEWALK 5/7/74 157 INSTALLATION be denied on "R" AVENUE AND DELTA STREET and sidewalk be deferred on DIVISION STREET with condition that owner sign a covenant not to protest 1911 Act for sidewalks (Sandoval) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Planning Com- mission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Recommendation by Planning Commission that application for deferral of SIDEWALK INSTALLATION at 303 South Kenton Avenue be denied (Rosario) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Recommendation by Planning Commission that a portion of WILSON AVENUE, south of 28th Street, north of 30th Street BE VACATED and the Planning staff's recommendation Council adopt a resolution stating intent to vacate and close and set a public hearing date were presented. Planning Director Gerschler said the action tonight would be to refer this to the City Attorney for the preparation of a resolution. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Planning Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS MAYOR MORGAN recommended the appointment of WILLIAM H. HORGAN, 2206 "L" Avenue, Telephone 477-0302, to the STREET TREE COMMITTEE and the appointment of ADOLPH G. LABIAK, 3335 Newberry Street, Telephone 475-3139, to the PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The meeting closed at 9:05 p.m. CO, City 9EJerk City of Nationar'City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of May 14, 1974. No corrections EDCorrections as noted below (//1Z Mayor, ity o t o al City, California 5/7/74