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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 08-06 CC MIN262 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 6, 1974 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National. City was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent. None. Administrative officials present: 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 Mr. Hubert R. Campbell, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Move� by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of July 16 and July AS and the correction (vote paragraph 1, page 258:Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla) be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, for approval of correction to the previously approved minutes of July 16, page 246 (19q4 1973). Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS MR. WILLIAM DARTON, Principal of National City Junior High School and student Elizabeth Becerra, were present and gave a 13-star U.S. Flag to the Mayor saying the students have been engaged in making flags on their own time after school as a patriotic project. Mr. Darton said with the bicentennial coming up it will be appropriate. Mayor Morgan thanked Mr. Darton and Miss Becerra. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ROBERT PRUESS, 1904 "K" Ave., Apt. C, was present and said he wrote a letter to Council requesting improved tennis facilities at El Toyon and Kimball Parks. Mr. Pruess read from a petition: "We the residents of National City do hereby request the Council of National City to take immediate action to: (1) complete and make adequate the lighting on the tennis courts in El Toyon Park; (2) supply proper benches on the courts; (3) rework wind screens; (4) supply and install rules and regulations; (5) furnish lock cabinets for bulletins; (6) etch, paint, light properly and incorporate (2), (4) and (5) at the Kimball Park Courts." Mr. Pruess spoke in regard to his experience playing at UCLA with the Davis Cup players, organizing the Bruin Tennis Club at UCLA, playing against Mexico, organizing tennis clubs in North County and said he is almost a tennis engineer; he can see what is needed. Mr. Pruess stressed the need for better lighting, stating S.D.G. & E. Co. metered the courts for him. There was discussion. Mr. Pruess spoke in regard to a Pro Shop at El Toyon Park and said they are running tournaments now and that they have four instructors (he is one of them); the City may pay them; that is still negotiable yet but they want to get the program going; they cannot wait a long period of time; he feels it is only fair they should be paid; they are offering lessons one -hour Monday through Thursday from 6 to 7, Saturday and Sunday two-hour periods; one is from 8:00 to 10:00 in the morning and from 1:00 to 3:00 in the afternoon; they can have one one -hour period at night and 8A04 263 one two-hour period on a weekend; that just ties up one court. Mr. Pruess said Mr. Maley worked with him to set this up; they charge $1.00 per year which goes into the Club fund for membership cards and other expenses. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said this is not a City sponsored event at this time; this is a private operation as he understands it; it is a club per se utilizing City facilities. There was further discussion. Mr. Stenberg said the tennis courts were provided for general public use, not necessarily for professional play; we would like to have professional courts and there is no reason why the City couldn't if Council wishes to spend the money; it has not been the practice in the past; the contract we had two or three years ago was completed properly according to the specifications; again, the two courts at El Toyon were lit for general public use; they are not as bright as you would find in a professional court but they did not cost that much. There was discussion in regard to better tennis in National City as this has become a popular sport; how much money it would cost and whether or not it would build the image of the City. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, a report be brought to the Council in reference to this tennis by the City Manager and personnel responsible. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Pruess said the cement at the Kimball Park Courts is in fine shape; it does not need resur- facing; it only needs to be etched and painted. HAROLD FRANKLIN GORHAM, 102 Highland Avenue, was present and spoke in regard to his trip to Washington; he spent about three hours with Senator Hartke who in turn, sent him to meet with Irving A. Glasser in the office of Systems Engineering, office of the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and that office, in turn, set him up with Michael McGafferty, PhD, Civil Engineer, Office of Research and Development, Federal Railroad Administration; through the Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate in Washington, the U.S. National Chamber of Commerce)he conferred with C. W. Faught, Director of Transportation and Communications and he set him up with an appointment with the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Gorham explained how the twenty billion dollar six -year mass transit bill, passed by the House (which will be brought up before the Senate sometime this month) will be handled. Mr. Gorham also said he conferred with the Governor's aide in New Orleans and the Mayor of New Orleans. HEARINGS The HEARING to impose an OPEN SPACE OVERLAY ZONE on property located at the southwesterly corner of NEWELL. AND 24TH STREETS was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication was on file. The Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended the zone change be denied was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said sometime ago the City Council adopted an interim urgency ordinance that placed open space overlay zoning on Caltrans property located at 24th and Newell; that urgency interim ordinance has now expired; the Planning Commission undertook studies for permanent zoning; they scheduled hearings to consider open space overlay zoning for all of the properties along 24th Street adjoining Las Palmas Park; after the hearings and receiving a very substantial protest to such zoning by the property owners involved, the Planning Commission denied the case; this was reported to the City Council at a previous meeting; the City Council indicated the reestablishment of an open space overlay be considered on the Caltrans property only; the matter scheduled for hearing tonight is for that purpose of considering open space overlay zoning for the Caltrans property at 24th and Newell. Mayor Morgan asked if Mr. Rypinsky of Del Mar was present to represent the State? City Clerk Campbell said she did advise Caltrans that the hearing was to be tonight. No one was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, the,public hearing be closed and authorize the Planner to continue with this overlay of the Caltrans property at this corner. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. 8/6/74 264 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,549, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FINDING AND DETERMINING THE DISABILITY RETIREMENT FOR POLICE SERGEANT WILLIAM R. CURTIS PURSUANT TO SECTION 21023.6 OF THIS GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,549 be adopted. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said the employee has complete knowledge of it; he is in favor of it and so is the staff. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,550, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT (3618 Cagle Street, Myrtle I. and Norman Pollard)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,550 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,551, P1A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FILING OF APPLICA.. TION FOR FUNDS GENERATED BY THE STATE BEACH, PARK, RECREATIONS, AND HISTORICAL FACILITIES BOND ACT OF 1974, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPMENT IN KIMBALL PARK." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,551 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 11,552, "Resolution Approving Execution of Contract between City of National City and National City Chamber of Commerce." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this be held over for one week until everyone can resign from the Chamber of Commerce who sits on the Council. City Attorney McLean said there is a recent amendment to the State Conflicts of Interests law that prohibits members of the City Council from belonging to nonprofit corporations with which the City has contracts; you can either resign from the Chamber or not have a contract --one or the other; he assumes the Council members would want to resign from the Chamber. Mayor Morgan said he has belonged to the Chamber for 25 years; he does not like to be forced to resign; he does not like for the State Representatives to put him in a spot where he cannot continue membership in an organization he has belonged to so long; and asked how one could work it out so a chain of membership is not broken; he just received his 25-year pin for service. City Attorney McLean said he would suggest advising Assemblyman Deddeh of your views and perhaps he can sponsor...Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, the Mayor write a letter on behalf of the City Council telling the people who represent us in the State of the feeling of the Council and the Mayor on this subject. First motion carried by unanimous vote. Second motion carried by the following vote, to -wit a Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. RESOLUTION NO. 11,553, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE 25TH STREET BETWEEN THE WESTERLY LINE OF CLEVELAND TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF HARRISON AVENUE, AND CLEVELAND AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH- ERLY LINE OF 24TH STREET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF 25TH STREET." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,553 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,554, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE UNNECESSARY STREETS AND ALLEYS LOCATED WITHIN THE E. J. CHRISTMAN BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL, PARK I, REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,554 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,555, "RESOLUTION REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT BETWEEN 22ND seconded by Pinson, Resolution N o. 8/6/74 265 RESOLUTION NO. 11,556, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF pJe AVENUE, 22ND TO 24TH STREETS." Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 119556 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,557, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTIONS OF 17TH STREET BETWEEN CLEVELAND AND HARRI- SON AVENUES (Scrap Disposal, Inc.)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11 557 be ado ted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,558, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Scrap Disposal, Inc.)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,557 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this ordinance be presented to Council for first reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 8/6/'74-1, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of National City Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System." REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN said the PROPERTY AT 415 ROOSEVELT AVENUE is in a dangerous condition and creates a hazard to the public safety; he suggested he be authorized to take whatever steps necessary to check this condition. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Attorneyps suck estion. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $29,791.20 Traffic Safety 6,269.27 Capital Outlay 603.69 Park 3,192.11 Retirement 20,185.66 Gas Tax 2107 138.00 Gas Tax 2106 250,000.00 Revenue Sharing Fund 6,147.06 Sewer 5,810.01 Redevelopment -Bonita Center 3,027.43 Total $325,164.03 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. 9 The PAYROLL for the period ending July 31, 1974, audited by the Finance Committee in the amount of $150,745.69 waspresented. seconded by Reid, this be approved.Moved by Camacho, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid,Dalapinson,rMorgan.d by Nae ys: vote, Nays: None. REFERRALS The Assistant City Manager's report on the DIAL -A -RIDE program was presented. Moved by Dallas seconded by Pinson, this be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. The Acting City Engineer's recommendation an ASPHALT BERM be installed as a PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MEASURE to delineate a dirt path between Sweet- water High School and Stockman Street and stating that less than 50 8"/ 74 266 students presently use this route to school and because of the low usage, he could not recommend a sidewalk project was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, to lay this over one week to get a report on the cost (asphalt sidewalk in addition to the berm). Carried by unanimous vote. The Assistant City Manager's recommendation Council determine whether or not they wish to direct the City Attorney to amend the Municipal Code and Repeal Resolution 776 so as to PREVENT THE PARKING OF TRUCKS AND TRAILERS on City Streets was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the City Attorney amend the ordinance to prevent the tractorless trailers from parking on public streets. Carried by unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Public Works Director's recommendation that contract for furnishing ASPHALTIC CONCRETE, fiscal year 1974-75 be awarded to the V. R. Dennis Construction Co. and stating the items are (1) Alternate "B", 4000 tons A. C. delivered to City's spreader, $12.25 per ton and (2) Item 2, 500 tons SC250 A. C. delivered to stockpile $13.24 per ton, was pre- sented. [The bids received by the City Clerk were: Asphalt, Inc. - Item 1, Alt. A, $16.94 including tax. Daley Corporation - Item 1, Alt. A, $14.00; Item 1, Alt. B, $13.50; Item 2, $14.00 (Daley Corporation will add $1.00 to the unit price of each item bid for work performed after 12/1/74). V. R. Dennis - Item 1, Alt. A, $14.48; Item 1, Alt. B, $12.25 (20 ton max) $14.80 (10 ton max); Item 2 $13.25 (20 ton max), $15.25 (10 ton max). Griffith Co. - Item 1, Alt. A, $15.53; Item 1, Alt. B, $13.00 including tax; Item 2, $13.50 including tax. Sim J. Harris - Item 1, Alt. A, $15.12 (7/1/74-12/31/74) $16.12 (1/1/74- 6/30/75); Item 1, Alt. B, $11.95 (7/1/74-12/31/74), $12.95 (1/1/75- 6/30/75) both including tax; Item 2, $13.47 including tax. Industrial Asphalt - Item 1, Alt. B, $12.39 including tax; Item 2, $11.92 includ- ing tax. All bidders but Daley and Harris stated their prices would escalate to City as their costs increased.] Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Public Works Director's request. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. The Public Works Director's recommendation that contract for TIRES for fiscal year 1974-75 be awarded to South Bay Tire Company, 2315 Highland Avenue, be presented. [Bids were received from Daniel's Tire Service, Goodyear Service, South Bay Tire Company and Dorman's, Incorporated and are on file in the office of the City Clerk (Document Numbers 54065, 54066, 54067 and 54068).] Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Public Works Director's recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS were presented: a. City Manager's recommendation minutes (attached) of the July 10, 1974 meeting of the Library Board of Trustees be approved and filed. b. City Manager's recommendation minutes (attached) of the July 18, 1974 meeting of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee be approved and filed. c. City Manager's memo reporting receipt of notice of joint public hearing before the City Council and Redevelopment Agency on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1974, to consider adopting a Redevelopment Plan and a Relocation Program for the Bonita Plaza Redevelopment Project. d. Letter from Office of Emergency Services regarding SB 1614, Natural Disaster Assistance Act, and stating that beginning January 1975, their office will take over administration of the Act. 8/6/74 267 e. Letter from Miss Pennie A. Travers, 420 E. 5th St., stating that National City deserves an anima/ adoption shelter and clinic and enclosing a copy of her letter to newspapers. f. Progress report by Building & Housing Director relating to air pollution and waste pollution. g. Memo from Acting City Engineer stating he will be happy to serve on the City -County Thoroughfare Committee as a regular member. h. Letter of appreciation from parents of El Toyon Judo Club members for financial assistance which enabled the club to participate in the Judo Nationals held in San Francisco recently. (Attached: List of signatures.) Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the consent calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. An application for person -to -person transfer of on -sale beer license, Dillard N. and Mary F. Chilton dba Roundup Cafe, 330 Highland Avenue and the Assistant Police Chief's memo stating that investigation revealed no legal grounds for protest of this transfer were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this application be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Letter from STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION stating that excess land adjacent to El Toyon Park (two parcels consisting of 82,233 sq. ft.) is to be sold and asking to be notified if the city is interested in purchasing was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to the staff for a report and recommendation. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said the price and map will be part of the report. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from MAAC Project asking that request for use of and trans- portation of BLEACHERS AND FOLDING CHAIRS (request for August 17, 1974 was approved at the July 23 meeting) for fund raiser on August 17, 1974 be changed to August 24, 1974 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, to approve the change. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager's memo stating that ALFONSO CARRILLO, 215 East 30th St., has requested reissuance of BUILDING PERMIT for $38 fee; the Building and Housing Director's memo recommending Mr. Carrillo be allowed to complete his project and renew the permit by payment of $38 fee; the City Treasurer's "Demand for Payment" form and a memo to the City Treasurer from the Assistant City Manager in this regard were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, this be approved. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. A PETITION containing 13 signatures for removal of 2-HOUR PARKING SIGNS from 600 block of "A" Avenue was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, to refer to the Traffic Safety Committee. There was dis- cussion. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from Arevalo & Safino of San Diego, Inc., regarding SOUTH PORT BUSINESS CENTER property, southwest corner of 28th St. and Coolidge Ave., requesting (a) reduction in DRIVEWAY clearance from curb return on Coolidge Ave. from the permitted minimum 15.00 to 5.18', and (b) increase in maximum 30.00' commercial driveway width to 55.00' for three driveways on 28th St. and the Assistant City Engineer's memo stating they have no objection to the driveways as proposed were pre- sented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. The Acting City Engineer's request that a Civil Engineering Technician II examination be scheduled was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Engineer's request. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/6/74 '''---7;;;;;;;mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmdMIIMMIiimmmm 268 An APPLICATION FOR REFUND of $100 performance bond by Paul B. Mason, 1130 Manchester, with the Engineering Department notation that final inspection was okay was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. A request by NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY RODEO ASSOCIATION, INC. for permission to sell BEER at two booths in HART FIELD during 7th Annual Rodeo on Sept. 14-15, 1974 was presented. Councilman Pinson asked for a ruling from the Attorney on this; he belongs to this association. City Attorney McLean said in that case, you cannot vote on it until you resign. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be laid over for one week. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. A request by NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION that Ordinance No. 1076 be amended to include a provision for RECLASSIFI- CATION and recommending the following amendment: "Any person holding a position on the effective date of this amendment who has served continuously for one year and received satisfactory or above ratings on his Employee Performance Report in the position being reclassified shall assume the status of that new titled position without qualifying examination upon approval and recommendation of the department head, Personnel Officer and City Manager," was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, this be denied. There was discussion. DALE POUND, President of the Municipal Employees Association, was present and asked that Council consider this before action is taken; the Associa- tion is asking for this not to advance an employee without an examination, but so that an employee who has been serving in a particular job function for several years where management reclassifies his position be reclassified along with that position; he is already doing the work; he is already fulfilling that position; it is a reasonable request that he be allowed to assume that position. There was further discussion. City Attorney McLean said...what arises sometimes is a dispute as to whether the proposal is a reclassification or in effect a promotion...City Attorney McLean suggested the Association come in and talk with him in this regard; he has been advising the Manager...; perhaps they do not follow just how the ordinance would apply here; he does not feel there is a problem. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, to amend the motion to refer this to the Attorned the Employee Association President can get with the Attorney and come back with a recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The request by V. C. CLINE, INC. that RED PAINT BE REMOVED FROM CURB in front of 1840 Highland Avenue and the Public Works Director's memo stating curb was painted red by the direction of City Council to accommodate a lengthened left turn lane were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, to refer this back to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. A request by MAAC Project that National City contribute $700 for CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY on December 14, 1974 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, $700 be applied to the request for the Christmas party by MAAC project. Carried by unanimous vote. There was discussion. DICKIE VALDERAMA, Associate Director MAAC, was pre- sent and said the City of Chula Vista has appropriated $700 in their budget as a yearly contribution to their Christmas party. Mr. Valde- rama said they appreciate any money they can get; Council is invited to attend again this year; this year they are trying to have the party at the Navy Field; they would like to have Council's permission to have the billboard utilized for advertising if this is possible. Mr. Valderama asked for the specific law governing this conflict of interest mentioned earlier; he would like to get a copy and research it; it would definitely have an effect on an organization such as his. The request of the NATIONAL CITY GIRLS' SOFTBALL LEAGUE to hold a fund- raiser August 1, 1974 to September 7, 1974 and the City Manager's memo 8/6/74 269 stating the City Attorney should determine if it would be a "lottery" were presented. City Attorney McLean said there is nothing wrong with selling tickets as long as the buyer of the ticket doesn't get a prize. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Girls' Club. RITA SMITH, (GirlsSoftball League) 1321 Lanoitan, was present and said the girls will be selling the tickets for $1.00 for a vote for Softball Queen; there will be a drawing at the close of the ceremony. City Attorney McLean asked if the people who purchase tickets partici- pate in the drawing? Miss Smith said right. City Attorney McLean said unfortunately, he was asked and he must tell her it is against the law. Miss Smith pointed out that the Spurs and Saddle Rodeo is doing the same thing. City Attorney McLean said yes, but they did not ask a lawyer to give them an opinion. Councilman Dalla said he has an interest in the Girls' Softball League; he will not vote on this. City Attorney McLean said Council can give the Girls' Softball League permission to use the facility; you are not telling them how to run a raffle; we are telling them it is against the law to run a raffle and if Council wants to give them the use of the City property...Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. City Attorney McLean said he assumed they were also asking for the use of City property; he sees that is not in the letter. A letter from the CITY OF SAN DIEGO, Department of Transportation, regarding the INTERSECTION OF REO DRIVE AT ROUTE 54 in National City and the immediately adjacent intersection of Reo Drive at Tonawanda Drive -Valley Road in the City of San Diego and a memo from the Acting City Engineer and Public Works Director recommending: (a) traffic signal installation project at Reo Drive, Valley Road, Tonawanda Drive and Route 54 be approved; (b) National City budget $7,000 for its share of the project costs; (c) City of San Diego be requested to obtain its Council's approval; and (d) City of San Diego be requested to approve the entire FAU package as approved by the Thoroughfare Committee were presented. City Manager Stenberg said this job has not been scheduled yet; when they come to it, they will do nothing unless they do have the money at that time. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, it be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A STEP INCREASE recommended by Department Head and approved by the City Manager for eligible employee (Fireman DAVID A. ZIETLOW) was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan ordered items 17, 18 and 19 be taken together. Requests of (17) HEMOPHILIA ASSOCIATION of San Diego County to conduct campaign, (18) MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATIONS OF AMERICA, INC. to conduct campaign in City during November and December 1974, and (19) FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH to conduct Light Bulb selling campaign in City August 8 through 24, 1974 and the License Collector's recommenda- tions these requests be granted were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Items 17, 18 and 19 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE'S recommendation (made at the July 17, 1974 meeting) (a) left turn pockets be installed at 8th St. and High- land Ave. on 8th St. was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, CHARLES GREEN, 1244 "K" Ave., was present and said they went through a 1911 Act on 8th St. a few years ago; they were promised that this would take care of all their problems; they have had nothing but problems since; in fact, the blacktop was not even cool, when it was suggested they be deprived of 50% of their parking -- all of the parking on the south side of 8th St. for the entire length of the project; it seems like every three months this thing comes up to the City Council; he is beginning to feel he is being harassed by the City Council and some of the City Committees; they got petitions with signatures from all of the merchants in 1969 8/6/74 270 including four of the tenants of Mr. Harris; they have steadfastly opposed this all of these years; they were promised they would not lose any parking if they would cooperate with a 1911 Act; someone has lost faith with the merchants on 8th St.; he would like to have a solution; they cannot lose this parking; they would go out of business if they did; they would sue the City; they would do everything in their power to keep this parking; surely the City does not want to enter into litigation; they would have to pay their attorney as well as the City's attorney through their taxes; it would be a battle in futility and eventually they would win and retain their parking; he had copies of the City records, copies of letters opposing, copies of the petition containing all of these signatures opposing this; he has another petition that was to be presented to the Council dated September 25, 1973 which includes 13 signatures of the merchants within 200 feet of the intersection of 8th and Highland; he has a copy of a letter from Dr. Urey to the City Council. There was discussion. Asst. City Engineer Hoffland said there was a request made by the Chamber of Commerce, he thinks, that left turn situations along Highland be considered; a consultant, Vorhees & Associates, made the study and recommended some signals...one was a semi -actuated signal at llth and Highland and some signals on west and those are now in the budget; this one item was held over for various reasons, Mr. Green said he has been at this location for 23 years; he used to stand an the sidewalk in front of his place and count cars with a stop watch; he knew exactly how many went through and how many caused the problem; there are no problems there now that will be solved by putting in a left turn lane; ...in Mr. Dekema's speech to the Kiwanis Club on July 24, 1969 he said the freeways are engineered to take care of 60% of the traffic of a population of 2 million; the streets are provided for the business people and the residents; if we have a traffic problem on 8th St., he would suggest it be referred to Mr. Dekema to solve; he has been pushing the Chamber of Commerce for two years to get the freeways to connect; this would take the "through -traffic -people" off the local streets away from our businesses and away from our schools. There was discussion of future Freeway 252 and the advantage of traffic to the businesses on 8th St, LORNA HARRIS, 7181/2 East 8th St., was present and said parking is vital for all the merchants; 90% of her business is done by telephone; she depends a great deal on the drop -in trade for money in the cash register; when bills are sent out, it takes time (from 30 to 90 days) to get her money back; this means her money is tied up on book work; she would prefer, rather than have her parking taken away, 8th St. made a one-way street; she does feel that with the freeway being constructed Council might wait to see if this would handle the traffic; the freeways have been held up due to strikes; she would like any action delayed until the freeways are completed and see how much they would relieve the traffic; it is just like a freeway now and you cannot go out on the street; she is aware that Council must make a decision and this is the alternative that she would prefer that 8th St. be made one way; Mr. Harris is present tonight; he drives the trucks and knows the traffic more than she; her business will not suffer as much as others will from the loss of park- ing. There was discussion re 35 accidents at that intersection already this year; some of these accidents have been injury accidents--17 injuries; there are problems there; at one time Mr. Harris, who is chairman of the committee, was very much opposed to red curbing; today Mr. Harris recommends it; in fact, he approached the Mayor and Vice Mayor and recommended that something be done with it; this is why it is on the agenda. Assistant City Engineer Hoffland said several one- way street alternatives were considered; the last one was 8th St. east bound and 7th St. west bound; the problem is you have to completely signalize the whole rout.e. There was discussion relative to the merchants on 8th St. signing a petition opposing the one-way streets. Mrs. Harris said there was no petition circulated as far as the one-way street was concerned; they did have a meeting of the merchants on 8th St. and/proposal was made by Mr. Maguire that traffic be rerouted at the top of 8th and "K" and route the traffic westerly one way and 8/6/74 271 easterly one way on 8th St.; but there was no petition circulated; some merchants would prefer not to have it a one-way street; she, if she must answer if she would prefer either or, her alternative would be the one-way street solution rather than have the parking taken. There was discussion of a letter addressed to the Council signed by people opposing the one-way street pattern recommended by the General Plan. Mrs. Harris said they proposed that 8th St. be one of the arteries going west and 10th St. to be the artery going east; they felt this should wait until the freeway actually goes in; we do not know how the freeway will affect this problem. Reference was made to an intersec- tion collision report stating that 8th and Highland is the second highest in the City; the highest accident rate is on private property. Mrs. Harris said several years ago there was a drawing indicating proposals for this intersection where they wanted to take x-number of feet; she looked at plans at that time and then talked with the State engineer; he said this was not enough space; they would recommend it be red curbed clear to "G" St. Mr. Hoffland displayed a map showing the latest proposal and explained the proposed red curbing. (City Attorney McLean left chambers at 9:05 p.m.) There was further dis- cussion. NORM FISH, Sight and Sound, was present and said there is something that can be done to remedy the problem --installation of a directional left -turn signal light would solve the problem and it is extremely expensive; if you are talking about lives, it is not a matter of costs, it is a matter of lives; the problem has not been the left -turn lane; the accidents are caused by illegal actions, usually running red lights; when the freeway goes through a certain portion of the traffic will be diverted; we don't know how much; the legally recommended width of the street in order to have a left -turn lane and parking is 70 feet; there are other solutions that were discussed; one was a police officer; he would be welcome to use his parking lot to park a police car; that would eliminate 50% of the accidents that occur at this intersection at the hours from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.; this is when your accidents occur and it is all because of illegal activites; nothing is going to eliminate illegal activity except an officer or a flashing light; every curb that is taken away is approximately $10,000 a year volume; this means taxes and your salaries and his business; if it meant saving a life, there is no amount of red curbing --you can have the whole street and his store too; that is not the problem. (City Attorney McLean returnee at 9:10 p.m.) Mr. Fish said another solution would be a "no left turn" sign from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 a.m.; that would eliminate that traffic hazard; it is inexpensive and there are blocks before and after where they can make that turn; it would probably be the most logical solution. There was discussion regarding the problem being moved back to D, E, F. Asst. City Engineer Hoffland said they feel it will save about one-third; the accidents here are not high speed accidents; in this report, there were 18 property damage only accidents and 17 injury accidents; this would indicate that the traffic is not all illegal turns or illegal speeds; it is a combination; and no method used to control is going to get rid of all the accidents; this is probably the businest intersection in town so we expect a high number; in the last year or so accidents have doubled the next intersection. There was further discussion. Mr. Fish said he would be willing, after listening to the discussion, to give up his two parking spaces; he would be willing to have this tried; J & J is the only business other than Sight & Sound who is losing a parking space in front of his store; he does not want red curbing increased for the other businesses. Lorna Harris asked the City Attorney if it is possible to have this in writing, that they are going to try this, and that it is felt this is going to solve the problem; could this be putin writing that it is a trial. Mayor Morgan said the maker of the motion would put it in the motion that this will be a trial and it will be on the tape; it will be a permanent record in the City. Vice Mayor Camacho suggested it be limited to a year. Mr. Fish asked if he could have a small sign that says "parking" along the side and LornWs can use his lot and J & J also 8/6/74 272 Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, to amend the motion on the floor that this be tried for onLyear and have the Engineer monitor the traffic again at the end of one year bring back a report and if this is not correcting any problem that Council reconsider this and possi- bly take it back to the Traffic Safety Committee. FRANK THELAN, 725 East 8th St., was present and said he opposes any red curbing there; he has been in there for about one year; if people can't park there he will get no business. Amendment carried by unanimous vote. Motion carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE recommendation (made at the July 17, 1974 meeting) (b) parking be prohibited on east side of Plaza Blvd. north of 8th St. intersection was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of Item b. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Councilman Reid said he voted no because he does not believe Council should go into another jurisdiction and take over. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE recommendation (made at the July 17, 1974 meeting) (c) a two-hour limited parking zone be ordered for west side of Wilson Avenue between 13th and 16th Streets was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, Council approve this. Carried by unani- mous vote. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE recommendation (made at the July 17, 1974 meeting) (d) prohibit parking on west side of "L" Avenue between 26th and 30th Streets was presented. There was discussion. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this be denied. Mr. Hoffland said the request was made by Mr. Killion; he asked that several things be done; one was to put in four-way stops at each end of this stretch; the other was to widen the street; another one was the parking prohibition on both sides of the street; traffic volumes are not particularly high, 2500 cars a day; the first recommendation to widen the street was denied by the Council; the Traffic Safety Committee brought this item back as a parking prohibition; they are only recommending one side. Carried by unanimous vote. The Acting City Engineer's recommendation that proposed unnamed street, located from the present intersection of Valley Road and Route 54 due south to an intersection with Sweetwater Road be included in the SELECT STREET SYSTEM of both National City and the County of San Diego was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Assistant City En9ineer's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The recommendation of the Acting City Engineer and Public Works Director that the THOROUGHFARE COMMITTEE be authorized to act as a technical review committee for CPO and Caltrars Transportation Plans and reports on a schedule not to exceed 4 meetings per month was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this recommendation 122...22E2x24.41. Carried by unanimous vote. A resolution from the CITY OF DOWNEY requesting members of the Califor- nia Legislature to repeal and amend sections of the California Government Code pertaining to State employee retirement system for state legislators who are no longer serving due to loss of election or apportionment and attaching letters from the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Downey urging that National City adopt and forward to its representatives a similar resolution was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. REPORTS Asst. City Manager Stenberg said he has a CHANGE ORDER for the Kimball Park RECREATION BUILDING which amounts to $150 (a fixture in the base- ment for maintenance crew.) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this be a roved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Stenberg said they plan to have the Recreation Building open by the middle of September. 8/V74 273 A Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended application for ZONE VARIANCE (Z-2-74) to allow one double- faced temporary construction sign containing 160 sq. ft. be approved subject to limitation of one sign on the site, to be in compliance with all other City codes and ordinances, and it be removed prior to final inspection of the project and the Planning Director's statement that a transmittal of this case will be attached to the August 27, 1974, agenda; however, if a protest is received within 15 days from August 6, 1974, the City Clerk shall give written notice and set it for public hearing was presented for information only. The Planning Director's memo regarding COASTAL COMMISSION - "appearance andcksign element of the California Coastal Zone Conservation Plan, San Diego Region," was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the Planning Director's recommendation be forwarded to the local and state Coastal Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Treasurer -Finance Director's FINANCIAL STATEMENT for the month ending June 30, 1974 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN DALLA recommended one PARKING SPACE be set aside on National Avenue in front of the Civic Center for the HANDICAPPED. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of Mr. Dalla's recommendation and it be the first slot to the south (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN DALLA inquired if the street behind BROWN MOTORS (Roosevelt) is opened or closed? Mr. Stenberg said that is an OPEN PUBLIC STREET. Councilman Dalla said Brown Motors has a yard right there and there are a multitude of Volkswagens parked diagonally, straight --if this is an open street, it should be checked; he does not think they are legally parked. Assistant City Engineer Hoffland said he would check this. COUNCILMAN DALLA said on National Avenue near the Harbor Drive In where they are doing some sort of street work, there has been a very bad patch job. Councilman Reid said that is the County. COUNCILMAN DALLA said over by Westy's Lumber Company there is a chain link fence and they have some truck trailers parked on the street side of the fence; he wondered if that is permitted in that area. Planning Director Gerschler said he would check into it. MAYOR MORGAN said Mr. Paul Mizony is under the impression that a street was named after him; he is very happy about this. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, to name Transportation, between 24th and 30th, Mizony Avenue. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN said west of "B" Avenue, there is a gentleman who was told that it is a policy where when they put in the curbs and side- walks then the City covers the street with blacktop; he has put curbs and sidewalk in there and it has just gone on and on; he feels it is time to get that done. Mr. Stenberg said he would check it out. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Council adjourn. Mr. Fish, Sight and Sound, was still present and said he would like to clarify Councils position that it is okay to put a very small sign that says "parking lot to the rear." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Public Works put a sign up there indicating there is parking in Mx. Fish's parking lot. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/6/74 274 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the meetin9 be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:56 p.m. c City erk City of National ity, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of August 13, 1974. 0 No Corrections 0 Corrections as noted below Mayor, Cit City, California 8/5/74