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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 07-23 CC MIN252 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA July 23, 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, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Biggs, Campbell, Gerschler, Hoffland, McLean, Stenberg. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Asst. City Manager Stenberg followed with invocation by the Rev. Hubert Campbell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of July 9 held July 122 the adjourned meeting of July 9 held on July 15 and the regular meeting of July 16, 1974 (corrected to show 2441 25th Street in paragullt_11_40...2121talmEa2e2q. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS DALE POUND, 2237 E. 22nd St., President of the National City Municipal Employees Association, was present and said he received a letter from the City Attorney stating that the question of the City converting to a SELF -INSURED COMPENSATION program is not a negotiable item for which a "meet and confer" session is required; the Association believes it is; this is rather academic at this point since the changes made by R. L. Kautz and Company are congenial with the Association's request; he would appreciate City Attorney McLean expounding upon his reasoning for denying this request and giving the Association an opportunity to show where it would be a reasonable request. On request of the Mayor City Attorney McLean said the issue of whether or not the City is self -insured as far as workmen's compensation purposes is not a nego- tiable item; that is his understanding of the Meyers, Millias, Brown Act; it is what is called an area of management prerogative; it is up to the City Management; it is an administrative decision and they need not confer with the employees over that particular issue. Asst. City Manager Stenberg said R. L. Kautz and Company has guaranteed the employees will be able to use any doctor they so wish and any hospital they so wish if they are injured in the line of duty... ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,540, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMO- RANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND R. L. KAUTZ & CO. FOR A SELF INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,540 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/23/74 253 RESOLUTION NO. 11,541, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITURE." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,541 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,542, "RESOLUTION APPROVING COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO'S PRIORITY PLAN FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE BEACH, PARK, RECREATIONAL, AND HISTORICAL FACILITIES BOND ACT OF 1974 FUNDS." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,452 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,543, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTAL- LATION OF SIDEWALK AT 2745 TIDELANDS AVENUE (Boise Cascade)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,543 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. RESOLUTION NO. 11,544, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (State Department of Transportation; Robert M. Callicott and Joy C. Callicott)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,544 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,545, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,545 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 11,546, "RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1974-2, TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING, AS A SEPARATE ENTERPRISE, IN THE C-2-A-F2, SPECIAL LIMITED COMMERCIAL, FLOOD PLAIN RESTRICTIVE ZONE, 1541 SWEETWATER ROAD (W. G. & Associates)." City Attorney McLean said this resolution relates to item 2a under Item 15 (Planning Report) on the Agenda; the Planning Commission recommended granting of the conditional use permit con- tained within the resolution. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 11,546 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,547, "A RESOLUTION SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ON A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A RELOCATION PROGRAM FOR THE BONITA PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,547 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,548, "A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR JOINT NOTICES PERTAINING TO THE BONITA PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,548 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, these ordinances be presented to Council for second reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1435 (q/16/ 4-1), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA tC«5-74 to rezone from TC-PD (Tourist, Commercial Planned Development) to R-4 (Multiple Family Residence) the property at 1736 E. 12th Street (Toledo J ." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1435 (q/141/ 4-1) be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. City Attorney McLean said he has an urgency ordinance to present for adoption. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, the urgency ordinance be presented for adoption by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 7f 23%74 254 ORDINANCE NO. 1436 (;144744-1), "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DENSITY CONTAINED WITHIN THE GENERAL PLAN 1990 IN ALL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, Ordinance No. 1436 (q/2344-1) be adopted. LEWIS THOMPSON, 4080 Butternut Hollow Lane, Bonita, was present in regard to property at 315 30th Street and said he first became involved with this in April; he is not a real estate dealer but a former automobile dealer and perhaps does not know enough about this. Mr. Thompson outlined some of the problems which had delayed the project and said he is now working with Al Beauchamp who can perform as originally intended; the application for the building permit goes back to July 2, 1973, well ahead of the time Council entertained changing zoning on any of the properties involved; a second application was filed on the llth of March 1974; the latest revision was June 26; the EIR was made July 5 showing no significant impact on the community and approved by them and saying that permits may be issued July 15. Mr. Thompson continued he learned that the permit could have been picked up as late as today; there were so many parties involved that communication broke down and he did not get the permit today; he understood there was a question regarding the number of pounds of grass seed to be put in per square foot and that the City wanted a couple of trees and he is certainly willing to comply with this; the EIR has not been signed; he is not authorized to sign it because he did not originally ask for the permit. Mr. Thompson said they can comply with all the City's requirements;.... and he will perform as he tells Council he will;...the project will be built to the satisfaction of Council; if this zoning is downgraded there is no way his investment can be protected; he is not asking for charity; he is only asking Council to be as fair with him as he promises to be with Council. Planning Director Gerschler said the permits were never issued because the plans were never complete; that was the case up until five minutes after five today; the plan they have been reviewing since July 1973 in Mr. Gerschler's opinion lacked architectural quality; he sent it back on more than one occasion with the suggestion it be redesigned; Ordinance No. 1306 adopted by the City Council a couple of years ago is the apartment house design ordinance which instructs the Planning Department to review all plans for projects; they are required to make six specific findings before the permit is cleared; one of these things is architectural quality and another is compliance with the General Plan...Mr. Gerschler said the urgency ordinance, if it is adopted, would apply uniformly to all property in the City; this is not the only property that has pro- gressed along the road toward building permits in recent months; he cannot help but comment that if the plans had been finished any time between July 3, 1973 and 5:00 this afternoon, the permit would probabll have been issued; the fact that the plans were not finished was the choice of the people asking for the permit and were not delayed by the City; a genuine effort was made to improve the plan and changes were made; the permittee took the plans back several times and they were very close to being finished; his office instructed Mr. Thompson's representative early this morning that if the Planning Department could obtain the signature on the Environmental Assessment Statement and make some minor corrections on the landscaping plan, the plans would be sent to the Building Department; it would then be up to Mr. Biggs to issue a permit as he saw fit. Mr. Thompson said communication got mixed up; Mr. Gerschler is referring to Ron Logsdon who is not Mr. Thompson's representative; Mr. Logsdon filed the original request.. Mr. Beauchamp did contact Mr. Gerschler and understood that they could not pick up the permit today; the word that they could pick up the permit never did get to Mr. Thompson. There was discussion. City Attorney McLean said Council can adopt this ordinance and say that any permits ready for issuance by noon tomorrow will be issued...There was further discussion. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, to amend the motion the ordinance reflect the plans ready for issuance by noon tomorrow, July 24, be issued. There was further discussion. Council- man Reid said he feels it is unfair; he wants to have no part of a moratorium to cut this out; he wants to be on record in this regard. 7/23/74 • ^4, nt,„: . 255 JOE LATHERS, J L Construction Company was present; he outlined apart- ment construction he has done in the City and requested Council consideration of his present project, the 92 units at 7th and R; he is. 99.40% through; he has been in the process for six months or more; he has put out money $42,000 for the total financing; this goes down the tubes if he does not pick up the permanent financing; this morning he learned there is going to be a change; this would cause him at least $40,000 worth of problems; he does not believe in suing and he is not going to do it; he is looking for an honest shake to keep him from going down the tubes also. Mr. Lathers requested 30 days;...and said in part if Council is going to cut this off in one day, Council should instruct Mr. Gerschler to cooperate...he will do anything Council wants but if Council votes this emergency measure in now it will kill him; it will take him down; he will not go bankrupt but he has worked a long time for what is his and he does not want to lose it;... he will pay for the streets all the way down 7th and up R; he will put in $14,000 worth of water rights, a $5,000 fire hydrant; he will do any- thing because this has been 6 or 7 months. There was further discussion. Planning Director Gerschler said he advised the designer of this project (Lathers) that unless some basic architectural improve- ments were made in the plan, he would deny the plan under site review and make it subject to appeal to the City Council. Amendment carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. City Attorney McLean said the intent of the motion is to adopt the urgency ordinance as amended. Original motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney McLean said there is an application before the County Board of Supervisors to acquire the BONITA PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER site for a park; that hearing will be resumed tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. in the Supervisors Chambers; he recommended those members of the Council who are in favor of the shopping center project be present at 8:30 a.m. to express their support for the project to the Board of Supervisors. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $13,271.75 Traffic Safety 178.41 Park 965.33 Gas Tax 2107 10.00 Trust & Agency 100.00 Drainage 1,020.80 Sewer 6.86 Total $159553.15 Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, these bills be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalia, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. The PAYROLL for the period ending July 15, 1974, audited by the Finance Committee in the amount of $145,156.32 was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho„ the payroll be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalia, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. REFERRALS The City Manager's report in regard to John Q. Wirtz's property at 305-307-309-311 East 27th Street (noncompliance with City ordinance for off-street parking) and the Building and Housing Director's memo- randum I...Final inspection was made 4/26/59. The adjacent street (East 27th) was unimproved. Off-street parking was provided as shown 7/23/74 „„ „. 256 on the approved plans. A 1911 Act project was completed in 1970. It appears that a driveway which would have made the off-street parking accessible from East 27th Street was inadvertently omitted at that time. The solution...is the installation of a driveway —.I attaching copies of applications for building permits and map of property were presented. There was discussion. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Building and Housing Director's memorandum in regard to enforce- ment of Ordinance No. 1315 in relation to PORTABLE TRAILER SIGNS was presented. Building and Housing Director Biggs said the ordinance is difficult to enforce in regard to these portable signs which are prohibited; they appear over night; they have only one field inspector; they have solicited the help of the Police, Planning and other departments that have agents in the field; when these are found, they notify the Building and Housing Department and they take steps to get them removed; the unfortunate part of it is they pop up again in another location; letters have been sent to the owners of these por- table signs stating if they commit this offense again they are in violation of the ordinance and subject to 6 months in jail and/or $500 fine; they never seem to get the same signs back in town; it may be there is one company using several company names; it is difficult to handle. There was discussion of towing the signs away as an automobile would be towed away; then someone would have to come around to pick it up and then the City could talk business. Mr. Biggs said he would like to discuss it with the City Attorney; it might take care of the problem if it is possible. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The City Manager's memo concerning FOUR -DAY, 10-HOUR WORK WEEK was presented. Councilman Pinson said this particular item should be filed; he would like Council to consider keeping some of the offices open until 6:00 p.m. and at least give the eight -to -five worker a chance to come into City Hall to transact his business; the state law says he should be able to get off work to transact his business but the employer does not always allow this. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager study the possibility of keeping the main "people" offices open, not Mr. Watts' office or places like that but the people offices where people are involved who need to come to City Hall and get their chores taken care of --maybe just four offices --to see what it would cost and what the problems would be just keepin9 some of the offices open and report back. Carried by unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Building and Housing Director's memo requesting Council ratify action taken by the San Diego County Building Department Directors relating to issuance of building permits and valuation schedule were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Building and Housing Director's request. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR items were presented: a. City Manager's recommendation minutes of June 19, 1974 meeting of the Civil Service Commission (attached) be approved and filed. b. Letter from National City Chamber of Commerce endorsing Planning Commission recommendations: (1) West side remain zoned light industrial; (2) Specific plans be established on block to block basis, as well as area wide architectural and design standards. c. City Manager's recommendation minutes of July 11, 1974 meeting of Park and Recreation Advisory Board (attached) be approved and filed. d. City Manager's memorandum stating bids received for tires and asphaltic concrete for 1974-75, (There will be a recommendation for next council meeting on 8/6/74.) and the City Clerk's report 7/23/74 257 on the opening of sealed bids for same. e. Real Property Officer's memo regarding standard form Residential Rental Agreement (attached) approved by City Attorney for use in rental of City owned property. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The SWEETWATER UNION HIGH DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT'S letter stating their Board of Trustees had changed school attendance boundaries and that future students graduating from Granger Junior High School includ- ing those residing in Sweetwater Heights would attend Sweetwater High School and that the approved walking distance for high school students was increased to 22 miles and requesting the City explore possibilities for eliminating the improper storage of vehicles and installing side- walk along the route where students will have to walk and a plat of the area were presented. Mayor Morgan said Assistant City Engineer Hoffland will report on this at the next regular meeting. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Building and Housing Director's request that Council direct the Planning Department to prepare documents for variance to nullify requirements for SITE PARKING at CASA DE SALUD and stating the limited area for expansion will not permit parking facilities to be incorpor- ated into design was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Building and Housing Director's request. Carried by unanimous vote. STEP INCREASES recommended by Department Heads and approved by the City Manager for eligible employees (BETTY ARTRIP, Building Department; DOUGLAS J. DUNCANSON, Park and Recreation; RONALD A. CLINE, BARBARA JIMENEZ, WILLIAM A. OSBURN, Police Department; MARY ANN BAKER, Library) were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the department heads recommendations for step increases. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY RODEO ASSOCIATION requesting City representation in souvenir program book for rodeo to be held September 14 and 15 and stating Hattabelle Richards will contact City Manager with further details was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, request be approved in accordance with last year's costs. Carried by unanimous vote. The County Engineer's request for approval for THOROUGHFARE COMMITTEE to serve as Technical Committee to consider highway plan a part of State Transportation Plan and CPO's letter urging approval were pre- sented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, authorize the City Manager to make a study on this and bring a report to Council. Carried by unanimous vote. The Public Works Director's request to be replaced by CITY ENGINEER AS MEMBER OF CITY -COUNTY -THOROUGHFARE COMMITTEE was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. The MAAC Project Director's request for use and transportation of BLEACHERS and FOLDING CHAIRS for fund raiser for youth activities scheduled August 17, 1974 at MAAC location was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, to grant this as last year. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from the Calif. State Department of Transportation stating they adopted a resolution of intention to RESCIND FREEWAY ADOPTION (unconstructed State Highway 157, City of San Diego, I-805 to State Highway 54 near Sweetwater Reservoir) and requesting pertinent infor- mation helpful to the Highway Commission in making a final decision within 30 days and the Assist. City Engineer's memo stating the Engi- neering Department has no objection to the proposed change were 7/23/74 258 presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, Council should notify the Dept. of Transportation, Assemblyman Deddeh and Senator Mills and anyone representing this County that we are not in favor of eliminat- ing any more things that benefit the South Bay. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA'S request to use the Court Room Thursday Evenings for'Impact of Drinking and Driving" program (Spanish - Speaking class) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. The Sweetwater High School Instrumental Music Director's request for permission or permit for band to march on "F" Street across 24th St. to 18th St. was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, this be granted. There was discussion. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, to amend motion to lay this item over one week. BEVERLY FOL- LENDORF, Instrumental Music Director, Sweetwater High School, was present and said she understands the objections of the residents; they marched up and down those same streets last year; they were limited to march on "F" Street adjacent to the school and not allowed to cross 24th Street; this was a request by the Police Chief because there were so many complaints; the complaints were generally in the same area as they kept marching back and forth; it is very difficult to practice forward motion when you have to keep doing the countermarch; the people should complain; if they could make one trip in front of the homes rather than march back and forth, perhaps there would be fewer complaints; if they could make one motion from the school down "F" Street, cross 24th, turn around and come back to the school and time it just right they would only pass each house one time; during football season they practice marching every day about 35 minutes; sometimes there is only marching and there is no music; it depends on what they are working on; they have to practice someplace; she has spoken with the Chief of Police and he recommended she come before Council; the Police Department is not willing to provide any kind of traffic control; she takes care of the traffic control and on weekends parents help. There was discussion. It was suggested the Police Liaison Officer assist. Mr. Stenberg asked Miss Follendorf to call him tomorrow giving him the times they will be marching...Mr. Stenberg was requested to report on the frequency of the complaints. Council- man Camacho withdrew his second to the amendment. KEN MCMILLAN, 2408 J Avenue was present and said he used to march in that band; they marched down J and K streets on the other side of Highland Avenue; people complained over there; people complained when they marched down "F"; they did not complain when they were in parades and won competi- tion;...the children should be given every opportunity to participate in this. Councilman Dalla suggested Miss Follendorf do a little pub- lic relations work and notify the people along the route; it might cut off some of these complaints before they happen. Carried by unanimous vote. A request by LEUKEMIA SOCIETY OF AMERICA for permission to conduct a fund raising campaign during September 1974 and the City License Collector's recommendation the request be granted were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Request from Charles Kerch, H. Salt Esq. and Picnic 'N Chicken for permission to exceed 40% DRIVEWAY limitation as provided in Ordinance 851 on frontage property west side of Euclid, south of 8th Street, and the Assistant City Engineer's memo stating he has no objection to proposed driveway were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, to grant this request. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/23/74 259 REPORTS ASST. CITY MANAGER STENBERG reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Paul David, Coastal Rigging, 1936 Cleveland who appeared before Council last week asking the City's assistance in a matter involving the Public Hearing at the State Building on July 26; he has since indicated this public hearing will be held and is notifying the City; the City will have a representative down there also to assist this gentleman. ASST. CITY MANAGER STENBERG requested a CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION for the classification of CUSTODIAN; this position is in the budget; this is in accordance with a new procedure that Council initiated this year that authority be requested by minute action to begin the Civil Service procedure. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ASST. CITY MANAGER STENBERG requested CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION for the classification of STREET SWEEPER OPERATOR; this was also discussed in the Finance Committee and approved. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ASST. CITY MANAGER STENBERG requested (on behalf of the Fire Chief) authorization to fill three positions of FIREMEN due to the Fair Labor Standards Act...Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, this be denied at this time and the Manager will bring a report later. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. The Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended conditional use permit be approved with six conditions to allow construction of a two-story professional building, as a separate enterprise, in the C-2-A0F2, Special Limited Commercial, Flood Plain Restrictive Zone, 1541 Sweetwater Road (W. G. and Associates) was pre- sented. (This was approved under Resolution 11,546, Page 253, Pgh. 6) Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commission last night reviewed the changes made by Council on the GENERAL PLAN; this now leaves the way clear for the adoption of the Plan; he recommended Council adopt the General Plan text and map as recommended by the Planning Commission and modified by the City Council and refer to the Environmental Impact Committee for determination of environmental impact review procedures and transmit it to the consultant for comple- tion according to the contract. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Planners recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Planning Director Gerschler said he transmitted to the City Council a few days ago a memo regarding PARADISE MARINA after discussion with the Sweetwater Flood Control Coordinating Committee; he stated in the -memo that he had advised the various agencies including the Army Engineers that National City remains committed to the hope for the Paradise Marina project; Mr. Hoffland and he attended one of these Coordinating Committee meetings this morning where the Army Engineers were again trying to finish the environmental impact report for the flood control channel; they are trying to get the approval of the cities to the proposal for litigation suggested by the Bureau of Fisheries and Wildlife; the Bureau of Fisheries and Wildlife has proposed, and now have the support of the State Department of Fish and Game, that all the Paradise Marsh be acquired by the Federal Government and be saved as a natural wildlife habitat; this would prevent any possibility of the Paradise Marina Project; he advised the Committee this morning that, to the best of his knowledge, it is still the City Council's committ- ment to support the project and until the City Council advised him otherwise, that would be the case; if Council should after reviewing his memo and all the factors involved feel that this position should be modified in this regard, this should probably be taken up and a new 7/23/74 260 policy dawn up. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, Council qo on record again in support of Mr. Gerschler and anyone else who is working on this project to see that it is completed. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Pinson said for the past several years Council has been reducing the TAX RATE in National City; this is a goal Council would like to see where the property taxes would be completeky erased in National City. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, to reduce the tax rate by 14. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Pinson said he would like to have a report on the MONTHLY REPORT TO THE CITIZENS he requested. Mayor Morgan said he talked with Mr. Osburn about this and he is working on it; he is planning to bring a report to Council in this regard. Councilman Pinson said the Council has hedged for several years on this ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMMITTEE; he thinks it is time to establish such a committee to work with the Planning Department and Planning Commis- sion so there will be good strong architectural design recommendations brought before the Council; he feels the Mayor should appoint some committee members. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, to establish an architectural design committee as soon as possible and the Mayor start making_ a list of people and get them appointed. Mayor Morgan said he will have to look into how this is done; that is a big responsibility; he would like Mr. Gerschler's help. JOE WALKER, 1650 Vista Way, El Cajon, was present and said he is in attendance tonight on another matter; he is a general contractor; he has worked with committees of this type made up generally of "little old ladies in white tennis shoes from Pasadena;" this makes it tough because they have no expertise in the field; if Council does appoint people to such a committee he would recommend that they be capable city employees who are dealing from day to day with what the City wants -- perhaps local architects might get inwiv NAueReNe was discussion. Councilman Reid asked that the Attorney/iule as he aid when he proposed this? City Attorney McLean said there is no ordinance providing for architectural review in this community. Planning Director Gerschler said he thinks what the Mayor is suggesting is that they get together and bring back to the Council a total program that will involve the ordinance, the way a committee is structured...the whole complete package. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Mayor Morgan said he sees in the newspaper where San Diego is hiring FEDERAL HELP; if there is Federal money available, we, in National City, want our share. Asst. City Manager Stenberg said a request has been submitted to be considered for this particular advance PEP program; he has not been notified that National City has received any money; but, there is a bid in at this time. Mayor Morgan said he has not spoken to Mr. Watts about this yet; there is a man in National City who is 94 years old; he has compiled a his- tory of National City; he was a part of this City for many years; he hopes it is not too late for this suggestion and he hopes Council will go along with him on this; he would like to name Transportation Avenue MIZONY AVENUE; he asked for Mr. Watts to comment on this. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, to name Transportation Mizony Avenue. There was discussion. City Attorney McLean said possibly Council might like to refer this suggestion to the staff for a report. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, to amend the motion to refer this to the staff for report. Amendment carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/23/74 .". 261 The meeting closed at 9:05 p.m. City City of Nationa lerk City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of August 6, 1974. (:3 No corrections Op Corrections as noted below Mayor, ity o tional City, California Page 258, first paragraph, vote should read, Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. 7/23/74