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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 04-03 CC MIN230 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA April 3, 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, Foster, Gerschler, McLean, Osburn, Stenberg. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by Father Peter Borda, St. Maryts Catholic Church. (Planning Director Gerschler left the Council Chambers) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 27, 1973 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CITY CLERK CAMPBELL read the Mayor's proposed proclamation of "Early Child- hood Education Week" (April 1 through April 7). Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, this proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS LARRY SMITH, NATIONAL BUILDING INDUSTRIES, was present and inquired about Item 14-1II on the March 27, 1973 agenda regarding a building move at 2300 Cleveland. Mayor Morgan said Council would ask Planning Director Gerschler to report on this later before action be taken in this regard. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,003, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK, AND PERMANENT PAVING FOR ONE-HALF THE STREET WIDTH AT 2202 ORANGE AVENUE (Camblin)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,003 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 11,004, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK AT 1400 WEST 28TH STREET, M-4 INDUSTRIAL ZONE (Dixieline Lumber Co., Inc.)." Councilman Pinson said he would like the Resolution to include a covenant running with the land. City Attorney McLean said he would add this to the resolution and Council could adopt it as amended (a paragraph requiring the owners to execute a covenant running with the land to install improvements within 90 days on the demand of the City Council). Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,004 be adopted as amended. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. (Planning Director Gerschler returned to the Council Chambers) RESOLUTION NO. 11,005, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN (GP-15-72) CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION ON THE PROPERTIES AT 1325-39 4/3/73 231 AND 1438-44 E. 8TH STREET." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,005 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,006, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON (Alley in Blocks 239 and 240, Assessment District No. 179)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,006 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) At the request of the Mayor, Planning Director Gerschler reported on NATIONAL BUILDING INDUSTRIES' request to move a building to another location on the same property at 2300 Cleveland Avenue saying Council was presented a list of zoning requirements at the last regular meeting; the applicant was not present last week and the Council referred the case to the Planning Commission; Council could act upon this tonight. Larry Smith came forward again to present National Building Industries' case: there are two existing buildings; they plan to move one over adjacent to the other and make some modifications to make it look presentable; the vacated area would be used for a loading dock; this is a temporary move as National Building Industries is planning to build a new building on this site (however, this is still in planning stage). There was discussion. Planning Director Gerschler said the building could be made to meet all code requirements and the applicant has agreed to do this; one of the existing code requirements is that the building be faced with baked enamel type metal; if Council should act on the case tonight, the applicant could go to the Planning Commission and seek approval. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this gentleman's request be granted and he adhere to all the stipulations and conditions brought forth by the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY MCLEAN said he distributed a report concerning the Maytime Band Review's request for some sort of licensing procedure for vendors along the parade route in which three alternatives were outlined. There was discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, to approve the third alternative (Item c) of the City Attorney's report and set the fees at $50 for out of town peddlers and adopt it. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY MCLEAN reported the GIRLS' CLUB Board of Directors would like to sublet two rooms of their building to the Philippino-American Council for a free medical clinic. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the City Attorney be directed to draw up sublease for the Girls' Club in relation to the Philippio Community's request. Carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $15,373.90 Traffic Safety 655.55 Park 419.41 Retirement 13,026.96 Total $29,475.82 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The CITY MANAGER'S report regarding a proposed agreement between National City and the Sweetwater Union High School District was presented. City Manager Osburn said the City entered into verbal contract prior to budgeting last year; $7,500 was budgeted for lighting basketball, tennis and handball 4/3/73 232 facilities at Granger Junior High; the contract contains conditions that the school would furnish the janitorial service, upkeep and repair of the facilities and the City would pay the light bill; the City will have use of the facility when school is not in session and all summer; the entire lighting package is estimated at $29-30,000; the City is committed to $7,500 this budget time; bids have not been called for as yet. The City Manager recommended the City sign the contract and commit the City for $7,500 through June 30. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Manager' recommendation. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS Consent Calendar Items (la. A letter of appreciation from GIRLS' CLUB OF NATIONAL CITY, INC., for use of Community Building for Lions Club Bene- fit Show; /b. City Manager's communication stating attached letter from SAN DIEGO COAST REGIONAL COMMISSION sets forth rules and regulations, basically stating that the local entity must approve plans of any construc- tion in coastal area prior to being submitted to the Commission; lc. City Manager's recommendation minutes of March 21, 1973, adjourned meeting of LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES be accepted and filed; ld. City Manager's recom- mendation minutes of March 22, 1973, regular meeting of the STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE be approved and filed) were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, they be approved with the exception of Item ld which would be considered separately. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, the City Manager's recommendation on Item ld be approved but that the Masonic Lodge's portion of those minutes be laid over until next week. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY CLERK'S report of opening of sealed bids for 9 vehicles, Spec. No. 73-1, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, this item be laid over until next week. Carried by unanimous vote. The MAYTIME BAND REVIEW'S request the City advertise in their program magazine ($400) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of Maytime Band Review's request for a $400 ad, same as last year. Carried by unanimous vote. An invitation by the GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS for Council to testify before their subcommittee on the subject of local govern- ment reform was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, this be filed and the City Manager have someone attend. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY MANAGER'S recommendation City sign contract and amendment with SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY for replacement of trees and a letter of Agreement between the City and San Diego Gas & Electric Company concerning removal of trees on City property which are growing into high voltage electric lines and listing terms and conditions and an amendment to Item 5 of the letter of Agreement were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. There was discussion. Councilman Waters asked Planning Director Gerschler if he would look into the 25 gallon tree recommendation of the Street Tree & Parkway Committee and get in touch with the Gas Company and see if they would object to going along with that recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of NATIONAL CITY SERVICEMEN'S CENTER, INC. for waiver of license fee for a carnival April 18-22 and the License Collector's recommendation the fee be waived, providing the carnival will meet requirements of Ordinance No. 1227 (Christiansen Amusements carnival to be located on Montgomery Ward's front parking lot) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of License Collector's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY MANAGER'S recommendations regarding items on LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE BULLETINS NO. 2, dated 3/16/73, and NO. 3, dated 3/23/74, were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's 4/3/73 233 recommendations (on Legislative Bulletin No. 21 be approved. Councilman Waters directed Council's attention to Page 128, Item 5, of the agenda attachments, on which the City Manager made no recommendation; Subdivision Map Act -Appeals: "authorizes any person who appeared before the proceedings or who would be adversely affected, to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission on a tentative map review..." and said a recommendation should be made that any person does have the right to appeal any decision of the Planning Commission. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, the motion be amended to include a recommendation in favor of any person's right to appeal a decision of the Planning Commission. There was discussion. Amendment carried by unanimous vote. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Waters directed Council's attention to Item 5, Page 134 (Southern California Rapid Transit District, Rapid Transit SB 205) where the City Manager made no recommendation. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, Council approve this bill. There was discussion. Motion failed by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Pinson, Waters. Nays: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Councilman Waters called attention to Item 7 on Page 135 (regarding free licensing of neutered dogs and cats and allowing state income tax deduction in the amount of the cost of spaying or neutering up to $50). Moved by Waters, Council oppose this Item 7. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, City Manager's recommendations regarding items on League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin No. 3, dated 3/23/73, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY OF DEL MAR'S resolution endorsing AB 123 which requires San Diego County Assessor in 1975 to furnish estimate of assessed valuation no later than May 15 for succeeding year was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Council have resolution adopted endorsing the City of Del Mar's resolution. City Manager Osburn said it would be a great help to theCity to have this information prior to budget time. There was discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. HEARINGS The HEARING TO AMEND EXISTING NATIONAL CITY ZONING REGULATIONS (ORDINANCE NO. 962, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED) AND TO AMEND THE NATIONAL CITY GENERAL PLAN TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDI- NANCE, GENERAL PLAN, AND ANY SPECIFIC PLAN (A-4-73) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication of Notice of the Hearing was on file. Planning Director Gerschler said this results from AB 1301 Program (zoning and the general plan have to be in agreement) if an application for zone change is submitted and if that request in zoning would produce a conflict with the general plan, it would also be necessary to amend the general plan at the same time the zone change is being made; the zoning ordinance does not now provide for property owner initiated General Plan changes; the State law gives that power to the Planning Commission and to the City Council, either/or; Planning Commission, after considerable study, feels it would be in the Community interest if the Planning Commisson and City Council retain that option and thereby did not establish a property owner initiated method for General Plan amendments; if this were adopted, a property owner wishing to have the General Plan amended would have to come before the Planning Commission or City Council, or both, and convince them that this would be in the public interest; if both City Council and Planning Commission were convinced, City Council would set up a hearing to consider a change in the General Plan. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the hearing be closed and the amendment (A-4- 73) to Ordinance No. 962, as amended and supplemented, and to amend the National City (General) Plan to establish procedures for initiating amend- ments to the Zoning Ordinance, General Plan be approved with all conditions adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE ZC-3-73 AND AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN AND/OR ZONING MAP OF NATIONAL CITY ON THE COMMERCIALLY ZONED AREA BETWEEN NATIONAL AND HIGHLAND AVENUES, SOUTH OF 11TH AND NORTH OF 19TH STREETS was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell reported Certificate of 4/3/73 234 Publication and City Clerk's Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Use District Hearing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler showed maps indicating existing land uses in the area; and said within this district there is conflict in that there is residential in the commercial zone and commercial in the residential zone, etc.; the Planning Commission proposes to rezone only those properties on which there are existing apartment houses and three properties where property owners asked for R-4 zoning where the owners plan apartment buildings. The Planning Director stated the Planning Commission recommended that property at 700 and 702 E. 16th be left in the Commercial Zone as the owner requested this; since that time, however, the property owner has asked that the property now be zoned R-4; due to this, he would recommend that the Planning Commission recommendation be modified to zone 700 and 702 E. 16th to R-4. Mr. Gerschler continued the only deviation from policy is the property at 1512 "E" Avenue (a single family dwelling in a Commercial Z)ne); the area was a Commercial Zone and had very high density residential; the Commission recommended that all of this be changed to show Commercial on the General Plan except the properties to be rezoned to R-4; on those properties, the Planning Commission recommends you amend the General Plan to reduce the density from "very high density residential', to "high density residential"; this just about cuts the potential yield into half. JIM GRAHAM, 1512 "E" Avenue, was present and said...he agreed with the overall plan of making the property commercial and would like it to remain so. ERNIE PETERSON, 3422 Addison Street, San Diego, owner of property between 14th and 15th Street on "F" Avenue was present and said he was present because he misinterpreted the terms of "high density" and "very high density" at the time this was held before the Planning Commission and read a letter requesting that Council not chlBgR the General Plan adopted by Resolution 9084 on the 15th of March! Mere was discussion. Mayor Morgan advised Mr. Peterson that the City was in the process of lower- ing the density in National City. Mr. Peterson said it would be his intention to maintain parking as well as open spaces; he had originally planned 42 units on this particular property and the parking ratio and other requirements have turned us down to about 36; this further reduction would drop it to almost 24 units. There was discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the public hearing be closed and proposed zone change ZC-3-73 and amendment to General Plan and all stipulations of staff be adhered to except 700 and 702 East 16th Street. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, to amend this motion that the "E" Avenue property not be zoned R-4, that it would remain in the "C" Zone. Amendment carried by unanimous vote. Motion carred by unanimous vote. The HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE ZC-6-73 TO REZONE FROM C-2-4PD (LIMITED COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) TO R-4-PD (RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT), THE C-2-PD ZONED PROPERTY ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF THE 3700-3800 BLOCKS OF SWEETWATER ROAD AND TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN TO CONFORM TO THE ZONING MAP nOw held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and City Clerk's Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Hearing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler showed a map indicating the property involved and surrounding properties and said the property came under the provisions of AB 1301; Planning Commission thought the best zoning to be R-1; this was presented to Council at their previous hearing; the applicant asked for rehearing and the matter was taken back before the Planning Commission, and after further consideration, the Planning Commission recom- mended the property be zoned R-4-PD with low density residential. There was discussion. DWAIN KANTOR, 839 Avalon Court, San Diego, one of the owners of the property, was present and said that they taro requesting the R-4-PD zoning to develop the property for town houses or condominiums, possibly cluster houses to blend with the landscape. Mayor Morgan stated the property was lower than the adjacent road and asked if they planned to grade the property to that level. There was discussion of the need for more R-1 housing in the City and the density permitted under R-4-PD. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and Zone Change ZC-6-73 from C-2-PD to R-4-PD be approved and all stipulations be adhered to. There was discussion relative to the fact that under R-4-PD zoning there could be as many as 7 units per acre. The Mayor inquired if the R-4-PD zoning could be cut to a density of 5 units per acre. City Attorney McLean 4/3/73 235 said R-4-PD has a set criteria (density, set back, open space, off-street parking, landscaping) and when an R-4-PD is approved you have to work within the criteria of the R-4-PD ordinance; you can't, in the plan review, and just arbitrarily decide to change the density requirement; if the plan is submitted, and the density is 7 per acre and the General Plan calls for 7 per acre you would be hard pressed at that point to force the developer into 5 per acre; in this area R-4-PD zoning carries with it a General Plan density of 7 units per acre; you can change the General Plan density requirement or have an intermediate density or something like that; maybe you should instruct the Planning Department make changes in the density requirement... There was further discussion of a density of 5 units per acre in R-4-PD and referring the matter to the Planning Commission. Mr. Kantor stated that, if the Council would not approve the zone change to R-4-PD, he would like to have the zoning remain C-2-PD. LLOYD HILL, McMillin Construction Company, 41 E. 24th Street, was present and said Mr. McMillin had secured financing for his nearby property also zoned R-4-PD and in view of Council's discussion, he thought there would be great concern by lenders and uevelopers; he thought the property could be developed under R-4-PD to beautify the area; the condominiums they proposed to build would be in the $40,000 class. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, that the hearing be continued until 8:00 p.m., May 8 in City Council Chambers. City Attorney McLean ruled that the motion to continue the hearing took precedent over the original motion. Motion to continue carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, to refer low, low density back and the Planning Commission set a standard on low, low density for National City. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Camacho, Reid. The HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE ZC-7-73 TO REZONE PORTIONS OF THE E. J. CHRISTMAN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL PARK TO TRC-PD (TRANSPORTATION CENTER - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) AND M-1 (SPECIAL LIMITED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication of the Notice of the Hearing was on file. Planning Director Gerschler said this is within the Redevelopment area and pointed out the area on the map (National Avenue, 30th Street, Coolidge Avenue, 24th) and indicated the zoning changes. MERRELL L WATTS, Executive Director, National City Redevelopment Agency, was present and told Council that these changes would bring the zoning into conformance with Ordinance 1303 and eliminate discrepancies between other City ordinances and the Redevelopment Plan. There was dis- cussion. There was no one else present to speak on this subject. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and ZC-7-73 be approved as requested by the Redevelopment Agency and all stipulations of staff be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) A communication from COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION suggesting that each City interested in a special census should contact the State Department of Finance as soon as possible (Initial contact implies no official commit- ment and will facilitate their planning and assure that the City will become apprised of all details related to a special census) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A communication from Building Representative, NATIONAL CITY JUNTHIGH SCHOOL, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, Local 1932 AFL-CIO, suggesting City enter into Joint Powers Agreement with Sweetwater Union High School District to develop land purchased to expand their campus was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, this item be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. A request of the ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT for a time extension of 15 working days on the La Siesta 1911 Act Improvement (due to delays caused by incle- ment weather conditions) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the City Engineer's recommendation that this extension be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/3/73 236 The application of PHILIP ACQUARO, dba Vesuvio, 1231 Highland Avenue, for new on -sale beer and wine eating place license and the Police Chief's recom- mendation (1) The application be protested due to lack of Planning Commission recommendation regarding Conditional Use Permit, (2) if the Commission's recommendation, when given, is favorable and approved by City Council, the protest be withdrawn, (3) if license is approved, it contain: (a) sale of beer and wine be in conjunction with and incidental to sale of food, (b) no live entertainment be permitted in or upon licensed premises, (c) no alcoholic beverages be served after 11:00 p.m3 Affidavit in Support of Application for Alcoholic Be`erage License and the Application were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Police Chief's recommendation and the license be protested. Carried by unanimous vote. TJ •request of SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL JUVENILE LAW INSTRUCTOR to close "F" St. between 26th St. and 28th St., just north of Sweetwater High and parallel to the new baseball field, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., on April 11 to use this portion of the street to simulate an accident involving an already "banged up" automobile and a motorcycle to enhance the realism of an actual case while teaching students the legal, medical, and social responsibilities and liabilities involved in such an accident was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receiving a request for a bus for a soccer team to go to Los Angeles. Mayor Morgan said the bus is for National City Soccer team who are in the quarter finals in the western states; they have a bus to take a portion of the team but need another bus to accommodate the entire team; they are going 20 miles east of San Clemente; would like Council authorize City Manager to work out a bus for the team. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be authorized to find transpor- tation for these youngsters. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK CAMPBELL reported receipt of a City of Vista resolution urging expeditous adoption of State legislation authorizing public agencies to fix and collect charges for installing and maintaining fire hydrants (on file). CITY CLERK CAMPBELL reported receipt of a communication from Local Agency Formation Commission regarding amendment to previously approved resolution: "Koenig Corporation Transfer of Territory" from the City of Chula Vista to the City of National City (on file). CITY CLERK CAMPBELL reported receipt of a Notice from the Department of the Army, Los Angeles District, Corps of Engineers, that an application has been made by Signal Landmark, Inc. for a permit to construct an opening into navigable waters of San Diego Bay at Phase 3 of Coronado Cays and attaching drawings and stating interested persons are invited to submit written comments or objections on or before April 27 (on file). CITY CLERK CAMPBELL reported receipt of a Notice of Hearing before the Public Utilities Commission in the Matter of the Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Co. for authority, among other things, to increase its natural gas rates, etc. (on file). CITY CLERK CAMPBELL reported receipt of a Notice of Public Hearing by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District April 18, 1972, 2:00 p.m., Room 310, Bd. of Supervisors North Chamber, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, for the purpose of considering proposed changes in the rules and regulations of said District (on file). The PLANNING DIRECTOR'S recommendation City Council adopt the proposed "Guidelines for Environmental Impact Review" as the official policy of National City, and order implementation of all provisions described therein (placing the prime responsibility of local administration with the Planning Dept. with all City depts. instructed to fulfill their responsibilities) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Planning Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/3/73 237 The PLANNING COMMISSION recommendation that plans for proposed TWO4TORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER of 30th and "B" be approved subject to the 9 conditions set forth by Staff (all applicable zoning laws are being complied with, and this site is not within the "Proposition 20 Permit Area") was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation and all stipulations of Staff be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. A request by B. I. GENTRY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., for variance on Ordinance No. 851 to reduce the minimum distance of driveway from property line from 11' to 8' at 724 "B" Avenue, the City Engineer's statement he has no objection to the request, Planning Department's statement the granting of the request won't affect approved design and layout of proposed off- street parking (Ordinance No. 851 states approval of such request shall be evidenced by resolution and Ordinance No. 1260 requiring a fee of $25 to accompany each application; no evidence can be found that this fee has been paid) were presented. Planning Director Gerschler said this request, if granted, will eliminate the necessity of removing a tree. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, in favor of Gentry Construction Company and the recom- mendation of the Staff. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT for month ending February 28, 1973 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN PINSON said transit busses are running all over town now and, no doubt, there will be need for bus stops; and asked if this means red curbs? will it be Council's policy to require red curbs at all bus stops? even in places where there is little traffic? Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, to refer the matter of red curbing bus stops to the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN WATERS referred to a Kiplinger California Newsletter which indicates San Francisco is on the skids as a major port because the con- tainerization problems have eaten up big chunks of coastal property; and suggested National City keep an eye on containerization so that National City port land does not become tied up. COUNCILMAN WATERS referred to a report by the City Manager, sometime ago, regarding the sign on the freeway at the end of 13th St. was broken in half; this sign directs people into the City; and said he received several calls about this condition and something should be done about it. City Manager Osburn said the Division of Highways, Maintenance Department, has been notified. COUNCILMAN WATERS directed Council's attention to Plaza Blvd., east of Harbison, where there was a drainage problem during the rains caused by land fill of property up and above these people. Councilman Waters suggested that the property owner who caused the problem be spoken to regarding this matter and the City go out there and look into this. COUNCILMAN WATERS congratulated Sen. Mills, who authored a Bill regarding SB 325 money and read a portion of Senator Mill's statement. Councilman Waters said he was not too far off the beaten path in his arguments against San Diego Transit. MAYOR MORGAN asked City Manager Osburn to investigate cases in National City when our towing contractor does not have equipment necessary to do the job and outside towing companies were called. City Manager Osburn said he was unaware of this and he would investigate. MAYOR MORGAN asked Planning Director Gerschler if the Planning Commission has ever checked into widening Palm Ave. ten feet on each side and requiring people to set back ten feat. Planning Director Gerschler said he would look into this. 4/3/73 238 MAYOR MORGAN inquired about the General Plan. Planning Director Gerschler said the outline for the update of the General Plan will be presented next Tuesday night for Council action. MAYOR MORGAN said he is notifying Council the Tree Memorial Funds will be handled by Stan Biggs and himself. MAYOR MORGAN asked City Manager Osburn where the South Bay annexation of the Fire Districts stands. City Manager Osburn reported that he has the study of the County and Chief's are looking at it; he will meet with City Management and Chiefs of Chula Vista in the next few days. Mayor Morgan said the Board of Supervisors voted to hire someone to set this up, and as far as he is concerned, National City can set this up. The Mayor further asked the City Manager to notify those at the meeting that he would not be in favor of this. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Meeting closed at 9:36 p.m. CitClerk City of Natio 1 City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of April 10, 1973. No corrections Corrections as noted below Mayor, City cff Iational City, California 4/3/73