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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 08-27 CC MIN17 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 27, 1974 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Gerschler, Deputy City Clerk Gudmundson, Hoffland, McLean, Osburn, Stenberg. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meetingwas opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by Rev. Ted W. Selgo, First Congre- gational Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 20, 1974 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Deputy City Clerk Gudmundson read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "NATIONAL CANCER DAY", September 8, 1974. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, this proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS KATHY NEALEY, 510 Hill Place, and AURORA LICUDINE, 405 Honeysuckle, were present and spoke in regard to the fund raising events spon- sored by the Sweetwater High School Band and Drill Units; this week they are holding their annual bond drive. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, that the City Manager study this situation and come back with a financial recommendation in assisting this young group of people. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, these resolutions be presented to the Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,573, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK IN MCMILLIN'S BONITA PARK UNIT #1". Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Res- olution No. 11,573 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,574, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT BY OWEN MENARD AND ASSOCIATES." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,574 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,575, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No, 11 575 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,576, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND C . W. CHRISTENSEN & ASSOCIATES," 8/27/74 18 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,576 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $9,264.83 Traffic Safety 4,243.83 Park 163.52 Gas Tax 2106 100.92 Trust and Agency 862.82 Special Street 1,105.00 Revenue Sharing Fund 153.70 Sewer 284.18 Total $16,178.80 Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, these bills be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. REFERRALS The Asst. City Manager's memo concerning FLOATING HOLIDAYS (attaching Resolution No. 10,726, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING HOLIDAYS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND A POLICY REGARDING THESE HOLIDAYS") and the City Clerk's letter in this regard were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. The PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S report regarding temporary arrangement with National City Tennis Club for use of E1 Toyon Tennis Courts, stating exclusive use of one of the four courts at specified times is temporary and pending permanent agreement, subject to seven conditions, was presented. Councilman Pinson said the Pro Shop should be used for something other than a place to store lawn mowers. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. HEARINGS The continued hearing to consider an amendment to the official zoning map to add FLOOD PLAIN OVERLAY (F-1 or F-2) zoning to the previously approved prezoning of TCR-PD on PROPOSED BRADLEY ANNEXATION (ZC-12-73) was held at this time. The Planning Department transmittal stating: (1) the Planning Commission recommended approval of zone change to prezone property on the proposed Bradley Annexation to F-1 Floodway, (2) the hearing was continued from May 28, 1974 meeting, and (3) the applicants are requesting a 6-month continuance was presented. Mr. E. A. COMSTOCK, Mr. Bradley's Agent, 2246 3rd, San Diego, was present and said they are asking for an additional six months because of the problems they are being faced with regarding the Sweetwater Park. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of Mr. Bradley's recom- mendation to continue this hearing until February 18, 1975, 7:45 p.m., in these chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. The continued hearing on proposed prezoning of BRADLEY ANNEXATION (ZC-4-74), EQUESTRIAN PARK OVERLAY, "E" Zoning, was held at this time. time. The Planning Department transmittal stating: (1) the Planning Commission recommended the Bradley Annexation be prezoned Equestrian Park Overlay, (2) this "prezoning" will not go into effect until after the annexation becomes final, (3) this hearing was continued from the May 28, 1974, meeting, and (4) the applicant is requesting a 6-month continuance was presented. Moved by Pinson, 8/27/74 19 seconded by Camacho, in favor of Mr. Bradley's recommendation to continue this Hearing until February 18, 1975, 7r45'p.m., in these chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR items were presented: a. Invitation from San Diego Transit Corporation to attend their Cavalcade of Buses celebration on Friday, Sept. 13, 1974. b. Memo from City Clerk stating that a report of the proceedings and an accurate account of the cost of abating the nuisance (weeds) on each separate property has been filed with her and that the report and account have been set for hearing by City Council on 9/3/74. (Attached: Memo from Fire Chief re- garding Weed Abatement Program - 1974.) c. Memo from City Clerk giving notice of Public Hearing, San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, on Wednesday, 9/4/74, 11:00 a.m., County Administration Center. d. Recommendation by City Manager that Street Tree & Parkway Committee minutes (attached) of August 15, 1974 be approved and filed. e. Recommendation by City Manager that Traffic Safety Committee minutes (attached) of August 14, 1974 be approved and filed. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, items a, b, c, and d be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Pinson said that item e, in reference to the 4-WAY STOP AT 20TH AND "K", if there is a hazard there, then we should put in stop signs. LOLA MACIAS, 1130 East 5th Street, was present and said there are a lot of kids in that neighborhood; a stop sign is needed because the hill is steep. Councilman Pinson said maybe the stop sign will slow down the traffic. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, to put in 4-Way Stop Signs at 20th & "K" on a trial basis. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Application by Robert J. Blake, Dba LEN'S, 740 National Avenue, for new OFF SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE and the Police Chief's memo stating there appears to be no basis for protest of this application were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Application by Frank Miller, Jr. & Peggy M. Miller, Dba PLAZA LIQUOR STORE, 1626 E. 8th Street, for Premise -to -Premise TRANSFER of OFF - SALE GENERAL LIQUOR LICENSE and the Police Chief's memo stating there appears to be no basis for protest of this application were presented. Councilman Dalla asked City Attorney McLean under what conditions would Council be justified in protesting a license of this sort? City Attorney McLean said if granting of the license would be in- jurious to the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the general community, or if the granting of the license would violate a specific section of the laws relating to the operation on the pre- mises, such as being too close to a church, school, or some such specific objection. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by the following vote: to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson. Nays: None. Abstaining: Reid, Morgan. Application by Angeline 1. & Walter J. Bennett and the Southland Corporation, Dba 7-ELEVEN, 1603 E. 18th St. for new OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE and the Police Chief's memo stating there appears to be no basis for protest of this application were presented. 8/27/74 20 Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Amended application by the Southland Corporation and Theodore N. Wild, Dba 7-ELEVEN #13564, 15 N. Euclid Ave., for PERSONAL TRANSFER OF AN OFFS -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE and the Po lice Chief's memo stating there appears to be no basis for protest of this amended application were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Amended application by Food Palace Super Market, Inc., Dba WRIGLEY SUPER MARKET, 6 N. Euclid Ave. for PERSONAL TRANSFER OF OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE and the Police Chief's memo stating there appears to be no basis for protest of this application were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. A draft copy of Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating a STRIKE FORCE - ROBBERY, and the Police Chief's memo requesting this be approved were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this request by the Police Chief be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Conrad T. Prebys' LETTER OF COMPLAINT, concerning inability to obtain building permit for 15 units at 1206-1208 E. 2nd St. was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, this be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. MR, CONRAD T. PREBYS, 5847 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, was present and asked what it meant now that his letter is filed. City Attorney McLean stated that Council considered his complaint and took no action. Mayor Morgan suggested Mr. Prebys talk to Planning Director Gerschler tomorrow and he would be able to answer his questions about recourse. The City Manager's memo regarding SOUTH BAN COURT FACILITY, stating the City could recommend a site for the location, was presented. Mayor Morgan said interference with our court here should be protested until Mr. Deddeh gets everything arranged; a letter should be sent letting them know we want to keep the court in National City. There was dis- cussion. City Attorney McLean said they want the South Bay Court located in the central part of the population. Mayor Morgan said the City Manager has recommended the location at "C" and National Avenue in Chula Vista. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Moved by Reid, to amend the motion to check into buying the land at 32nd St. that's in our City and put the court there. Died for lack of second. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, to authorize the City Attorney to contact Mr. Deddeh about keeping these court facilities in National City and report to Council. Mayor Morgan said we're going to get a Municipal Court in the South Bay, but have talked about leaving Nationa City's Court as a Referee Court; this is what we're fighting for now to keep this Referee Court here. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Pinson, to ask Mr. Deddeh to do something down in the Assembly to changz the way judges are appointed. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, to ask Mr. Deddeh to work in the dir- ection of getting judges elected by the people in the communities in which they will be working. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. 8/27/74 21 The City Manager's recommendations regarding LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN NO. 22, dated August 16, 1974. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. The Assistant City Manager's memo regarding EXPANSION AND REPAIRS TO FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS recommending: (a) an architect be hired for design work, (b) secure minute action to authorize ini- tiationof the project, and (c) secure minute action for approval of use and selection of a private architect; and stating the City Council approved the sum of $57,000.00 in Revenue Sharing Funds for this project in the 1974-75 budget was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Asst. City. Manager's recom- mendations. Councilman Pinson said.Jhe is in favor of the expansion and all the repairs, but he would like the record to show he doesn't believe —that an architect should be hired; the City's engineers can come up with a design for this work or get someone that isn't that expensive. Mr. Hoffland said the Engineering staff is primar- ily structural orientated; they can make changes, but don't have people with architectural experience. Mr. Stenberg said that $7,000.00 was only an estimate; they don't have an accurate price on the architects fees at this time. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson. STEP INCREASES for eligible employees recommended by Department Head and approved by City Manager (William Amici; Robert Bangs, Jr.; Lynord Bolding; George Severance; Craig Short; and Dickey J. Turner, Police Department) were presented Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, this to be referred back to the Chief of Police to rewrite the recommendations. Moved by Reid, to approve it as the Chief recommended. Motion died for lack of second. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Reid. The Building and Housing Director's recommendation that relocation PERFORMANCE BOND in amount of $1,200 be released for NATIONAL BUILDING INDUSTRIES for work at 2300 Cleveland Avenue was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, approval of the recommendation by the Buildin9 and Housing Director. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the San Diego Gas and Electric Company (agreement attached) regarding the installation of ornamental street lights in conjunction with under -ground conversion project, Underground Districts 4 and 6, and the Asst. City Engineer's recommendations: (a) approval of financing for the lighting system from a special electrical rate, LS-4; (b) approval of use of 8209 conversion funds in amount of $9,815 for ornamental lighting; and (c) the contract with San Diego Gas and Electric Company be executed were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Acting City Engineer's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. The Redevelopment Agency Executive Director's memo regarding Elderly Citizens Housing Development recommending (a) development format to create non-profit corporation to act as sponsor of housing for the elderly and (b) conduct interviews of housing consultants and provide recommendation for hiring a consultant to assist in preparation of an application to HUD was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dalla, imendationsoftheR22nentAerthereconicbearoved. Carried by unanimous vote. Recommendations by TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at August 14, 1974 meeting: (a) SIGNAL for intersection of 4TH STREET AND "D" Avenue be budgeted for fiscal year 1975-76, (b) DIAGONAL PARKING be approved for one side only of MCKINLEY AVENUE between 19th and 22nd Streets after required 8/27/74 22 street work has been completed by Pepper Industries, (c) regarding re- quest to ELIMINATE RED CURB at NORTHWEST CORNER OF 19TH AND HIGHLAND, Committee finds that traffic controls at that location have improved traffic safety and they can make no further recommendations, were pre- sented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Traffic Safety Committee recommendations on Items a & b. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Morgan, to amend the motion to consider Item a for fiscal year 1975-76, but not to budget it. Amendment carried by unanimous vote. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, item c be filed. There was discussion. Acting City Engineer Hoffland said the Safety Committee's findings were based on the Public Works Director's comment that the improved sight distance from 19th St. and the left turn situation had improved the safety. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, to amend the motion to put this intersection back south of 18th as it was before they painted it. Mayor Morgan said very few cars turn left on 18th St. off of Highland going north. Acting City Engineer Hoffland said Mr. Klein has a wide driveway that's not used now; he could extend that driveway a little farther and make a circular driveway in and out; he had mentioned this to Mr. Klein who chose not to do this. Amendment to the motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Request by Westtensen Construction Co. to use another SUBCONTRACTOR in place of Pollard Plaster & Drywall for the NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC WORKS CENTER. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, this be laid over until September 10, 1974. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS City Manager Osburn said the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board has re- quested a meeting with the City Council at 4:30 p.m., August 28, 1974, to discuss the STATE BOND ISSUE in relation to KIMBALL PARK IMPROVE- MENTS; there is a deadline on the application; that is why they want the meeting so soon. There was discussion. Mayor Morgan recommended this Council meeting be adjourned to tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. The Planning Department transmittal regarding the Planning Commission recommendation that application for ZONE VARIANCE (Z-2-74) be approved to allow one double faced TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SIGN, containing 160 square ft. on property proposed for a shopping center, south side of Sweetwater Road, between Edgemere and 1-805, to be in compliance with all city codes and ordinances, and stating sign will be removed prior to final inspection of the project was presented. Councilman Dalla said there is a substantial sign up there right now; he wouldn't want a larger one up there; he would like to see this held over for one week and staff check the size of the existing sign. Planning Director Gerschler said one of the conditions of the variance is that they only have one sign. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the Planning Commission recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. The Planning Department transmittal regarding the Planning Commission's recommendation that DEFERRAL OF SIDEWALKS be denied for "N" Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets, 14th St. between "M" Avenue and "N" Avenue and 16th St. between "M" and "N" Avenues; STREET IMPROVEMENTS be deferred on "M" Avenue between 14th and 16th Sts. until the 1911 Act is resolved, provided the school district posts a Bond or agrees not to protest a 1911 Act was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, to approve the Planning Commission's recommendation except omit requirement for posting of a bond and agreement not to protest 1911 Act. WALTER CRAPO, 835 East 18th St., representing the school district, was present and said he did not understand Council's action. Mr. McLean stated the school district is getting the .deferral without any condi- tions. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/27/74 23 Planning Department transmittal stating the Planning Commission recommended the application by City for Zone Variance (Z-3-74, Casa Le Salud) be approved. Planning Director Gerschler stated this is for information only and will be back on Council agenda on September 17, 1974. The Planning Director's memo stating that Planning Commission on 8/12/7, adopted "Lighting guidelines for apartment complexes" which will be used for site plan review procedures for all new projects was presented Planning Director Gerschler said this was for informational purposes only. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, this should be referred back to the Planning Commission and include commercial and industrial and we direct them to work up an ordinance on this. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Pinson stated that, on July 9, 1974, Council denied a re- quest by the MARY J CAFE for DIAGONAL PARKING; that is on 20th and Cleveland; the Traffic Safety Committee recommended it not be approved on Cleveland; she says that she was misunderstood and that she wanted diagonal parking on 20th. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this go back to the Traffic Safety Committee for study on 20th St. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Pinson spoke regarding the rudeness of the personnel at the DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; they continually have long lines and don't seem to care; he feels Assemblyman Deddeh should be notified so he can investigate this. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, to ask Mr. Deddeh to check this place out. Councilman Dalla said individual letters can be written; he doesn't feel the City Council should take official action on this. There was rurther discussion. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Nays: Dalla, Reid, Morgan. Mayor Morgan asked Acting City Engineer Hoffland about the progress on Division Street. Mr. Hoffland said the adjuster was to get it set up today, but he (Mr. Hoffland) was unable to contact him this afternoon. Mayor Morgan asked Planning Director Gerschler what kind of ZONING could be put on the PROPERTY ON 8TH STREET (the old lumber company) that runs back into the school property so it can be used; this came to Council before and it was zoned something that he believes will never be used. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, authorize the Planning Commission and staff to make a recommendation as to what kind of zoning can be put on this property so it can be used and put in for the next General Plan change in October. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan said he had talked to the Engineer and Manager about this 1911 ACT on PALM AVENUE; it has been the policy to hold the money until the job is completed; however, $90,000 is being held up until the job is completed; he would like to set up payments so when the work is done he can receive so much --as the job progresses. City Attorney McLean said if Council has agreed to make the $90,000 contribution to the district then that can just be lumped in with the rest as work is done; this has not been done in the past because there has not been that much money involved; the construction contract may require mod- ification. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, to 90 along with this and if a contract change is required, the Attorney bring Council a contract change so this can be done. Acting City Engineer Hoffland said this is a City -participation project; there is about $90,000 of City participation funds; the Mayor is asking Council to consider making progress payments on the Cityts portion; ten percent is held back until the completion of the job to insure completion. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/27/74 J 24 Councilman Dalla asked if there was a MINIMUM SPEED LIMIT in RESIDENTIAL AREAS. City Attorney McLean said the State Law is 25 unless it is posted below that. Councilman Dalla said the area by the National School District Office, there is some dumping going on in the back. WALTER CRAFO was in the audien e and said that it is basically stock pile and there is no rubb.-" being put there that he knows of, and if there is he'll take care o, it. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be adjourned to 4:30 p.m. tomorrow in these chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 9:00 p.m. (1 C Clerk City of National City, California By: 127, Deputg7City Clerk The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of September 3, 1974. EZNo Corrections Correc ions as oted below Mayor, Ci y o tonal City, California 8/27/74