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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 03-20 CC MIN0`'`` 215 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA March 20, 1973 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, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerechler, Assist, City Eng. Hoffland, McLean, Coburn, Stenberg. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to -the Flag led by City'M eager Osburn followed with invocation by the Rev„ Reginald-Bmrry,_,Fizat Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 13, 19731 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CITY CLERK CAMPBELL read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "Women of Achievement Week" (April 1-7, 1973). Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, for adoption of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to Ms. Jan Phillips, immediate Past President of Presidents Council of Woments Service, Business & Professional Clubs of San Diego. Ms. Phillips stated that of the 13 women of achievement in San Diego County, 4 reside in the South Bay area, ORAL CC MUNICATIONS BERNARD L, KREGER, Kenneth Blanchard Post 255, American Legion, was present and stated they have a problem getting into their parking lot and requested that 251 or 301 be red curbed adjacent to the driveway. Councilman Waters asked what the Traffic Safety Committee recommended. City Manager Osburn stated they did not have a meeting at their regular scheduled meeting time; he believed the meeting would be tomorrow (3/21/73). City Manager Osburn said he would let them know how it turned out. WALT FUJIMOTO, Bird, Fujimoto & Fish, A.I.A., was present and stated. his firm was commissioned to prepare the Master Plan for the Public Works Center in National City, Mr. Fujimoto referred to the Master Plan on display and said the one side is bounded by 30th and "A" Ave. (on the north east corner); the site that was allocated for the facility was 2.88 acres, but that was not adequate and, there. fore, they recommended to the Council, by letter, that they pre- clude from extending 29th St. to "A" Ave. and close off that street to gain approximately 801 x 5281, (about 1.27 acres); in addition to that they recommended the canyon to the north of that area be acquired to add additional space for the Public Works Center and possibly develop that area for a mini park or tots park; they felt that that apace in addition to the proposed site would give enough acreage to house your Public Works facility for the next 20 years or so. Councilman Waters asked how long it would take to get the complete specs so the City will be able to go to bid on this. Mr. Fujimoto said about three months; propose to go out to bid some- time in August; they should be finished by July. City Manager Osburn said everyone concerned with it has gone over the plans, have reviewed 3/20/73 216 the space and are well pleased with these plans; this will take care of the ultimate growth of National City. There was discussion in regard to filling the canyon, the adequacy of the facility in future years, grading the site and installing drainage, The City Manager said property would have to be acquired and recommended he be authorized to hire an appraiser; and further recommended Bird, Fujimoto and Fish be authorized to consult with the City on the Environmental Impact Report. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, that we accept this proposal and authorize the plan be prepared and the City Manager be authorized to po to bid on fill, drain ee, and the sewers and everything that goes with it; to hire an appraiser, and that Bird, Fujimoto & Fish be authorized to consult with us on the Environmental Impact Report. (Amended Motion) Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION CF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, that these resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,997, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM GAS TAX 2107 TO TRAFFIC SAFETY", Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 101997 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, RESOLUTION NO. 10,998, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT (GEMCO PROJECT)". Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,998 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the first reading of this ordinance be_presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 3/20/73, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1227 Relating To The Operation And Licensing Of Carnivals, Circuses And Midways." REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported distrubting a report concerning the... the Delgado Terrace Property Owners Association; last Tuesday they bad... their annual Association member meeting. The City Attorney said after consulting with the Officers of the Association over a period of the last several months, his conclusion is that if the City Council desires to assist this Association in conducting its affairs, now is the time to do so; there are three things that need to be done if the Council is going to get involved: (1) to authorize the City Attorney to conduct legal action on behalf of the Home Owners Association and to enforce their assesments and take other legal steps as necessary to assist the Home Owners Association in the conduct of their affairs; (2) the Public Works Department be instructed to cooperate with the Home Owners Association in planning and advising on the construction and improvements in the common areas that the Home Owners Assoc. owns and manages; (3) the Park Department be authorized to consult with the Home Owners Assoc. concerning renovation of the common areas and that the Park Department be authorized to plant mature trees in the common areas...There was discussion, Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Attornev's recommendation and report and the City Manager be authorized to use any department he needs to carry this out and that we furnish the trees. There was further discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported on the new Municipal Code; a meeting was held with all the department heads and with the publisher of the Code; we are impressed with the work they are doing; we believe that 3/20/73 217 it is important to hold off trying to finalize the Code until the new zoning laws are ready; based on that and other facts is the work that has to be done; we have tentatively planned on cut-off date of September 1st for getting all of the laws in progress adopted and repealing all the old laws we have to repeal and we will have a modern Code; it is coming along very well, the City's money has been well spent. CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN reported that a cost bill in the condemnation of the California -American Water Co. case has been filed in the amount of $35:177.83; we have made a motion to tax that cost bill and that hearing will be held on March 29th at 3:00 p.m. with Judge Focht; likewise„ the Water Co. has made a motion for a new trial and it is anticipated their motion for new trial to be held on March 29th at 3:00 p.m.; motion for new trial is a step necessary to lay the ground work for the appeal which they have announced they intend to pursue; the last memo presented concerns internal operation. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $42,990.37 Traffic Safety 6,454.30 Park 135.94 Gas Tax No. 2107 24,622.30 Park & Rec. Capital Outlay 49.00 Drainage 134,40 Sewer 9,019.83 Total $83,406.14 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills be paid and warrants be drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented in the amount of $139,556.20. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the payroll be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. NEW BUSINESS A Notice from COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO regarding award to Standard Oil Co. for period 1/16/73-2/15/74; maximum price for deliveries to City tank will be .169 per gallon for ethyl in minimum lots of 400 gallons; .07 per gallon State and sales tax applicable to City's purchases, was presented. (Consent calendar item) Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A Communication from CITY MANAGER recommending minutes of the regular meeting of 3/7/73 of LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES be approved and filed was presented. (Consent calendar item) Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A statement from SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO. of electric and gas revenue from customers in National City for calendar year 1972 subject to franchise fee under Ord. 607 was presented. Councilman Waters stated we should thank SDG&E for giving us $44,000 to use; and the taxpayers of course. (Consent calendar item) Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from MAYTIME BAND REVIEW COMMITTEE requesting Council refer Concession requests during Maytime Band Rewiew to Committee and stating a list of concessions approved by the Committee will be furnished to the City prior to the parade, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Maytime Band Review Committee's request. Carried by unanimous vote. 3/20/73 218 A communication from the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE recommending City consider entering into Joint Powers Agreement with two junior high schools and Sweetwater High School to use school facilities for recreation; and communi- cation from Director, Parks and Recreation, regarding proposed program and stating written Joint Powers Agreements are limiting as well as enabling and in certain instances where the City has made capital improvement, or where the level of cooperation is dubious, the limitations of such an agreement exceed any benefits obtained in a city of this size, were pre- sented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the recommenda- tion of the Chamber of Commerce, in relation to the two schools and Sweetwater High. Councilman Camacbo asked the City Manager to look into having the County join us in a Joint Powers Agreement with Sweetwater Dist. as there are a lot of people up around the Granger area who live in the County of San Diego and who would use this facility; our County Board of Supervisors, Board of Education. Mayor Morgan asked City Manager Osburn to check into this. Councilman Waters asked Mr. Osburn to inquire of the school district if they have some type of a charge program...they might be charging a certain amount of revenue for the use of those facilities like Sweetwater School Dist. ...the County people. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from Director, Parks and Recreation Dept., stating CALIFOR- NIA CUTIES is interested in playing an exhibition softball game in National City and asking for Council's thoughts on this matter; and attaching a communication from California Cuties stating a tentative date for playing in National City, the terms, and other germane information, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, they be given the opportunity to play someone here within the City, a service club would sponsor them, and if they don't conflict with any of the schedules of the Recreation Dept. can't see any reason to deny them. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn asked if Council would like to desig- nate a local sponsor. Vice Mayor Reid said how about the Girls Softball, if they are willing to do it. Councilman Camacho said he (City Manager) could refer it to them and see what they think. A communication from the License Collector recommending the request by PRIDE, INC. for waiver of license fee, for annual no -fee solicitors permit, be denied and they be allowed to buy required business license was pre- sented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, in favor of the License Director's recommendation. TED B. NOVACK, Secretary -Treasurer, Pride Equals Respectability & Equality, Inc. was present and said the license is solely for the purpose of candy sales; at the pre -Council meeting he had heard them speak about possibly magazines, subscriptions, etc.; it will be solely for the purpose of candy sales. Mr. Novack said upon checking with your licensing department, he understands groups identical to them, the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, don't require a license; if this is possible, he hopes the fee can be waived. There was discussion. Second and motion withdrawn. There was further discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of Pride, Inc. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER in regard to a petition for construction of a mini park on the south playground of Olivewood School and attaching the petition containing 546 signatures (including students and parents) with the letter of transmittal from the Student Council, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, that this be brought up at the budget meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the SOUTH BAY OPTIMIST CLUB, sponsors of the DeWayne Brothers Circus 4/8/73, and requesting waiver of license and permit fees and surety bond and the Circus Chairman's letter stating security will be provided by members of the club and requesting requirement for provision of a private police patrol be waived and the Police Chief's statement he has no objection; Certificate of Insurance; Circus Chairman's letter stating policy expires 3/31/73 but company will furnish new policy number upon request, were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Optimist Club. City Manager Osburn said normally we have a 3/20/73 219 clean-up bond and in this instance, the Optimist clean up the area. Carried by unanimous vote. An appeal of CEDU FOUNDATION, INC. for reconsideration of their request to solicit in the City and the City Manager's statement the 3/6/73 recommen- dations of the License Dept. and City Manager were based on the fact we have a large number of similar organizations within our area and any such funds should be used here rather than Running Springs area, were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY MANAGER with recommendations on various items in the League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin No. 1, dated 3/9/73, and a copy of the Legislative Bulletin were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from the SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION in regard to the application to CPO for SB 325 funds in the amount of $171,011 with National City's cash contribution to be $2,726; with general description of through -routes serving the area and map showing National City bus routes, were presented. City Manager Osburn said he talked to the Transit Co. today and they inform him they had a deadline for proposed budget for the next year; they are sure these will be many changes in it and they will be talking to us between now and the first of July in setting up the bus system, area services, etc. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, that the communication between the San Diego Transit Corporation application be approved, with the stipulation that we look into the possibility of gettinc a bus up in Sweetwater Heights and the Manager bring a report back on that subject. There was discussion. BERNARD L. KREGER, 516 E. 24th St., was present and said he would like to go on record saying his voting membership, 440 people, do not want anyone with a title like Comprehensive Planning Organization to tell us what to do. There was further discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson, Waters. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the Chief Building Inspector inspected the two houses next to the Girls Club; as you recall we bought this property with the intent of tearing the houses down when the Girls Club was ready to expand their facilities; one of the houses is vacant, one is occupied; he recommends (Bldg. Insp.) we notify the tenant that the house is unsafe and they will be required to move as soon as possible so we can proceed with demolishing these houses, clean up the lot. Moved by Pinson, seconder by Reid, in favor of the Building & Housing Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal stating the Planning Commission recomment, denial of application for Zone Change ZC-5-73 to prezone to TCR-PD prop- erty located at northeasterly corner of Bonita Road and Bonita Mesa Road to the southerly line of the Bonita Golf Course; with the Planning Director stating unless an appeal is filed, the City Council is not required to hold a public hearing and further consider this case, the City Council may schedule the matter for public hearing in absence of an appeal if they choose; a drawing of area proposed for prezoning is attached to the agenda, was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, that the City Council schedule a public hearing on this matter and that the City Clerk be directed to inform the public. Mayor Morgan displayed a map and directed the Planner to work with the Bradley people for an equestrian park; we don't have anyplace in National City for horses; that is what we will have to work on, to pre -zone this before its annexation to the City. Planning Director Gerschler said there are many questions involved; first, he would be happy to meet with him and discuss his plans; if it is the Council's wish to amend the zoning ordinances to create zoning that would allow an equestrian park of the type shown on the map; it would be appropriate for the Council to, by motion?to instruct the Planning Commis- sion to undertake such a Code amendment. Carried by unanimous vote. 3/20/73 220 Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the City Planner get with the property owner and come up with the proper zoning and etiquette in regards to the things mentioned just a while ago like for horses and so forth, we have an ordinance we require 20,000 sq. ft., zone for an equestrian park. Carried by unanimous vote. A PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal stating the Planning Commission recom- mendation, regarding an application for deferral of installation of full width alley paving at 2311 Van Ness (Contreras), that they accept the Engineer's requirement and recommendation the deferral be granted subject to five listed conditions was presented. There was discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Planning Commission's recom- mendation and all stipulations of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR Financial Statement for mon•h ending January 31, 1973, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN PINSON asked the City Manager if he had found out anything on our recording machine. City Manager Osburn stated they are still working on it. COUNCILMAN WATERS said he has had quite a few requ is that in our plan for Kimball Park consideration be given to a track/be installed on the outside perimeter of that Park. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to our Park and Recreation Advisory Board for their consideration and study. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN said we have an alley between 4th and 5th, "B" and "D" and when it rains, people can't get through there; also an alley or part of a street up La Siesta Way that they can't get through there; if our Public Works Director cannot satisfy these people or get them where they can get through the streets when it rains, I think, Mr. Manager, we might need a new Public Works Director. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, that we authorize the Public Works Director to fix this ally and this street where the People can get over there if they have to make a new hole and pour the oil out put it back up where they can get through there even when it rains. City Manager Osburn asked if this is La Siesta Way south of 18th. Mayor Morgan said that is right. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN advised Redevelopment Director Watts that he is serious about National Avenue clean-up; we may have to go to a special election and authorize the urban development in the area of 8th and National; maybe from the Civic Center all the way to Division St.; if we started doing something like this we would have to go to an election; 150-180,000 cars pass this a day; it creates a bad image; it is time we take the bull by the horns and clean this up and do something about it. Mayor Morgan asked Mr. Watts to work on this including a special election or whatever it takes to get some thoughm on this; get a motel if they want to come in town, where we can get something in there; there may not be a motel in this area unless we do something with this; it is time that we get busy and clean up this area. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to authorize some of the staff, the Planner, or anyone to get started on this and come up with something where we can go to people and say "Mr. motel owner, we have a place for you in Nationa; City"; this is what we can do and it is going to take that. MAYOR MORGAN said to the City Planner in connection with the up -dating of the General Plan; we are going to have to re -zone a lot of R-2 and maybe R-4 property back to residential;...it is time we get busy and hold down some of the apartment construction in the City. Planning Director Gerschle. said from the outline he prepared and has been submitting to the Commission and Council and staff, he has identified the Cityts number one problem as the question of what to do about the apartment house construction; he would like to add, they will have that General Plan outline for approval 3/20/73 221 at the Council meeting of'April 3 if it meets with their pleasure; after they have approved the outline for the work, we will be ready to go to finding a consultant and starting of the work. Councilman Waters said... on this particular article especially; not over six months ago we had the City Planner draw up and check within the City of National City what areas could be zoned for R-1 homes;...he received no response, and thought it was a 3.2 vote against it;...the City Planner went to the trouble and brought a report around here, a nice diagram of what areas could still be set aside for R-1. Councilman Camacho said...he would like to see a lot of R-1 residence here, because we need it; we have voted, all have been guilty, can't see putting the burden on only one person; we are a Council and regardless we are all responsible for the actions. MAYOR MORGAN said he has been going over the gas tax funds in National City, we put Euclid Ave. in the budget this year; looking over all the funds, we don't have enough money to go ahead with Euclid at this time. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, that we divert the money that is going on construction of Euclid Ave. this year to Palm Ave. between 4th and 8th and from Plaza to 18th St, and the Manager be authorized to go to bid on this section of Palm Ave. There was discussion. City Manager Osburn said he thought we cea d go to bid in 30-45 days; Palm is a very busy street and driving over it, especially the north end of it, it does need repairs very badly; when and if the State starts $05, they propose to come up part of the way south on Palm Ave. and we would take it from there where their work stops; our work would continue down to 8th St.; it would leave the section there from 8th to Plaza, still in pretty bad shape; Palm is being used now and Euclid Ave. is not being used; the County has held us up on the southern section of Euclid; we have the plans prepared and submitted the Environmental Impact Report to the County and we haven't heard from them; we don't expect them to go to bid to finish Euclid from Ridgeway to 22nd till the end of this year. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the Manager, the Attorney, and the Mayor get buy and set up meetings with the telephone company and see if we can get our telephone office open back in the City of National City. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at $:42 p.m. ty The foregoing minutes were approved by the at the regular meeting of March 27, 1973. No corrections Corrections as noted below city of National City Council rk it•y, California of National City Mayor, C ty f ational City, California 3/20/73