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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 06-12 CC MIN54 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA June 12, 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, Attorney Paul Marks, Stenberg. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by Assistant City Manager Stenberg followed with invocation by Dr. M. O. Garner, Calvary Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5L 1973 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CITY CLERK CAMPBELL read a Statement of Support of the Guard and Reserve signed by Secretary of Defense, Chairman, National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and the Mayor of National City. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Mayor's proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS JOHN WILKINSON, 1628 E. llth, National City, was present and inquired about a statement in the National City Star -News, May 13, which quotes the City Engineer: "he said it would be cheaper to purchase homes along the street on Palm Avenue and avoid the apartment complexes;" most of the people from East 9th Street to East llth Street feel that they are being fenced in by apartments. Mr. Wilkinson asked why, if they are going to widen Palm Avenue is it that they will not be bothered as far as widening that street; we were there first and we believe that, if they are going to take any distance off the property on one side of the street, it should be equal on the opposite side. There was discussion. MR. A. M. QUINTO, Quinto Realty, 804 E. 4th Street, was present and came forward to address Council. Mayor Morgan said the Manager has a report on the agenda and asked Mr. Quinto to speak at that time, Council would call him at that time. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these resolutions be presented to Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 11,073, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT DEED TO LEON SIMMS." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,073 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters,, Nays: Morgan. RESOLUTION NO. 11,074, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 11,074 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Pinson, Waters. 6/12/73 55 RESOLUTION NO. 11,075, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT (C & M Meat Packing Corporation)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 11,075 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these ordinances be presented to Council for first reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 6/12/73, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1069 Establish- ing Sewer Service Charges and Rescinding Ordinance 1244." ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these ordinances be presented to Council for second reading by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1367 (6/5/73-1), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZC-3-73 to Rezone from C-3-C to R-4 the commercially zoned area between National and Highland Avenues, South of llth and North of 19th Street)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Ordinance No. 1367 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1368 (6/6/93-2), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (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 Industrial Planned Development)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, Ordinance No. 1368 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Fund Park Fund Sewer Fund Total $13,503.71 347.59 5,365.76 745.12 $19,962.18 Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, these bills be paid. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The appeal of MARIE E. MOUNTS, Library Technician, of the Civil Service Commission's decision not to reinstate the eligibility list for position of Library Technician and communication from the Assistant City Manager to Chairman, Board of Library Trustees and City Librarian were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Civil Service Com- mission's recommendation. There was discussion. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said the Library Technician list expired in February 1973; the procedure followed in the past was to receive requests from department heads, City Manager, Civil Service Commission or employees to extend lists if there are valid reasons; in this instance, the list was established for 6 months as provided under Civil Service rules; there were no requests and the list automatically expired; in retrospect, it was apparently the desire of the City Librarian to extend this list and he was unaware of the fact that it did expire in February; the Personnel Office did not notify him, we had not been in the practice of doing that. Mr. Stenberg said the request which originated with the Library Board, with the City Librarian's approval, is to have the Civil Service Commission reinstate this expired 6/12/73 list; this was discussed at the Civil Service Commission meeting in May; the Civil Service Commission has never reinstated such a list; there was no provision in Civil Service rules for this; as you will note from their minutes, they indicated that this might set a bad precedent and on that subject only did they deny it. There was discussion. JOEL SIEGFRIED, City Librarian was present and said Mrs. Mounts has worked for the City of National City for three years; and reiterated this request has the support of the Library Board and of himself; it was his lack of awareness of the procedure to notify the Personnel Office that he wished an extension of the eligibility list; a loyal employee of the City should not have to suffer as a consequence of such an error; this is not setting a precedent but is an isolated case. There was further discussion. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Camacho, Pinson. NEW BUSINESS Consent Calendar Items: la. City Manager's recommendation minutes of 5/21/73 meeting of Advisory and Appeals Board be approved and filed; lb. Notice from State Division of Highways that State Department of Public Works and Aeronautics are being reorganized into a Department of Transpor- tation, effective 7/1/73, and giving the new local mailing address; lc. City Clerk's memo reporting receipt of communication from Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and resolution of the Board concerning the Comprehen- sive Planning Organization; id. City Clerk's memo reporting receipt of notice from San Diego Gas & Electric Co. that it filed Application No. 54076 with the Public Utilities Commission requesting authorization to increase its rates and charges for natural gas service; le. City Clerk's memo report- ing receipt of resolution from Local Agency Formation Commission approving a proposed annexation of territory to the City of National City (Keegan, et al, Annexation) subject to four conditions; lf. City Clerk's memo reporting receipt of Seal Beachletter and Resolution No. 2213 which urges California State Legislature to enact legislation that will equalize the tax burden within the coastal zone which is now being borne solely by the local tax- payers; lg. Copy of Statement of Mission and Key Activities of the State Department of Transportation and cover letter; lh. Assistant City Manager's recommendation minutes of 5/23/73 meeting of the Civil Service Commission be received and filed; li, Notice of change of meeting date of Civil Service Commission from 4th Wednesday to the 3rd Wednesday of the month, effective June 1973. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, that Council approve Item c and support the Board of Supervisors in its resolution. There was dis- cussion. Second withdrawn. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Pinson, (Item d) Council oppose the application of San Diego Gas & Electric for increase in rates. Motion died for lack of second. Consent calendar ordered filed by unanimous vote. HEARINGS The CONTINUED HEARING on proposed ZONE CHANGE ZC-6-73 to rezone from C-2-PD (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 (the hearing was continued from 5/8/73; at the 4/3/73 hearing, Council voted "to refer low, low density" to the Planning Commis- sion for a standard; the Planning Commission recommended they ask for public hearing to consider zone change insofar as the density of the area is concerned.) was heard at this time. Planning Director Gerschler said the last time this matter was before you the applicant asked for a contin- uance until tonight; the City Council granted that continuance; we have received nothing new that has been filed with the City on this; the appli- cant is in the audience tonight and perhaps he is prepared to speak. DWAIN KANTOR, 839 Avalon Court, San Diego, was present and said he was unablc to be here last month; since his last Council meeting, at the suggestion of Mr. Gerschler, he contacted Mayor Morgan to discuss the matter; the Mayor suggested we might bring in a plan which we could show Council that might fit in with what Council might like in this particular area; since that time also, they have had contacts with a developer who has made an offer 6/12/73 57 subject to suitable zoning on the property (which is presently zoned C-2-PD); they have spent considerable time and money developing a plan. NEIL FRUM- KIN, 8384 Hercules Street, La Mesa, Unified Leasing, was present and said his company looked at Mr. Kantor's property and have an arrangement with Mr. Kantor whereby Unified Leasing would purchase the property to develop subject to suitable zoning. Mr. Frumkin displayed plans and renderings of the type of buildings proposed. Mr. Frumkin explained the plan; it calls for two of the 8 acres to remain commercially zoned; to be developed in three stages (Stages a, b, and c); it would encompass a total of 15,150 sq. ft. of commercial development; they would have 63 parking spaces on the commercial portion; this is a parking ratio of 4.2 per thousand; we feel the residential would be the balance, a total of 6.127 acres; they antici- pate developing in three stages, stages d, e, and f; stage g is just the recreational facilities; there are a total of 43 units or exactly 7 per acre; he shows parking of 103 spaces which is 2.4 per unit; again, the interesting thing is the total residential space is 266,000 sq. ft., 68% Of that would be left open space; only 85,000 sq. ft. of that 266,000 sq. ft. would have any type of development on it; that includes the recreational facility, car ports, private patios that go with the units, etc.; the City requirements would be for 20% open space; they have worked this out for 7 units per acre and are able to keep 68% of it as open space; they have a total of 43 units, mostly 3 and 4 bedroom; they have a central recreational building and a pool to serve the area; the 40 units would be wood, slump stone and brick; this would fit in very nicely both in the rural setting and what we think the people would like to have. Mr. Frumkin continued they have commitments now for just the phase 1 of the commercial building "a" for the convenience market and laundry and dry cleaner; they would only go in if the residential went in; he would imagine they would start with parcel "a" of the commercial which is about 5,500 ft. and "b" of the multi- unit residential which would be 14 units and as they get those built move on to the next one. There was discussion. Planning Director Gerschler said Council asked the Planning Commission to study a new low, low density residential for the General Plan; the Planning Commission did study this and at a previous meeting they reported to you that the General Plan now contains a low, low density designation therefore there was no need for amending the General Plan; then that was filed. Planning Director Gerschler said the presentation you heard tonight would require some amendments in the proposals and, if Council is at all serious about considering this further, he would suggest Council give Planning a week delay to consult with the applicants to work out the details. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, it go back to the Planning Commission for further study on this gen- tleman's plan. Planning Director Gerschler said low, low density as specified in our General Plan at the moment is the maximum of 3 dwelling units per acre; that would not accommodate the plan you just looked at; the plan you just looked at is 7 per sq. acre, as he understands it; the Planning Commission will, as he sees it, will first of all consider the amended building application, the amended General Plan to accommodate this plan and that is what they will be reporting on. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid. Nays: Waters, Morgan. The CONTINUED HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "LEWIS ANNEXATION" (Planning Department memo regarding Wellington protest of Lewis Annexation and stating pursuant to Sec. 35313 of the Government Code, no further proceedings may be taken to annex this area at this time) was held at this time. Planning Director Gerschler said the hearing on this has been continued on two previous meetings because a question was raised by one of the members of the Council two meetings ago about some possible new state legislation that would have a bearing on this; it was returned to the City Attorney to answer; he is still on vacation; we hope he will be back next week; he would suggest Council continue this one more week. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Planner's recommendation, that it be continued until 8:00 p.m. at our next regular meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. The ASSESSMENT HEARING ON 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT, LA SIESTA WAY, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 178 was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the 6/12/73 . 58 Certificate of Publication and City Clerk's Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Filing Assessment and Fixing Time of Hearing Thereon are on file, and protests were received from Mr. "Barney" J. P. Watson, 2140 Granger Ave. and Mr. Raymond E. Lemen, Assessment No. 7. ROBERT E. ONLEY, Assessment Engineer, City of National City, was present and posted maps outlining the area involved. Mr. Onley described the markings on the map and said this work was directed by this Council; it was conducted by the Engineer of Work; this particular district had $5,804.65 for miscellaneous expenses; it had $61,647.95 for the improvements; of this cost $16,755.94 was contributed by the City, $34,892.01 was spread across the district; he personally in- spected every parcel in the district for its benefit from the improvements and spread the $34,892.01 across the district according to the benefits derived from the improvements; this district is bounded by 20th Street, 24th Street, Granger Street, Lanoitan Avenue and La Siesta Way runs through the center. City Engineer Foster read a letter, dated 5/24/73, to the City Council signed "Barney" J. R. Watson protesting the difference between the estimate and the amount of the assessment and, although there was a double driveway gate in the fence, the City had not provided a driveway. The City Engineer then read a letter, dated 6/8/73, to the City Engineer from Mr. Ramsey, of the Engineering Department, City of National City, giving a breakdown of the costs involved and indicating that, since the assessment exceeded the estimate by more than 10%, the City contributed $27,14; and stating that although there was a double gate, there was a 4 ft. high bank in front of the gates preventing vehicular entry and the gates are 21.5 ft. back from the face of the curb (pictures were passed out showing this condition); Mr. Watson had contacted the City Engineer's office regarding a driveway and was advised that there would be additional costs and Mr. Watson said he did not want the driveway work done. Mr. Foster then read a letter of protest, dated 6/10/73, to the City Clerk from Raymond E. Lemen in which he stated that the original estimate was $1,005.40 and the final assessment was $1,103.58; and a letter to the City Engineer from Mr. Ramsey, of the Engineering Department, giving a breakdown of the costs and stating that the difference between the original estimate and the final assessment did not exceed the 10%. Councilman Waters asked Mr. Foster if there was a garage there. Mr. Foster said no. Mayor Morgan said it is the policy of this Council, if the cost of a project runs more than 10%, that it goes back for a public hearing. Mr. Foster said the assessments have been adjusted so that they are within the 10%. RAYMOND LEMEN, 2120 Granger Ave., was present and stated that he owned property on Granger; we get a paper estimating the cost and then we get a bill that is $100 higher. Mayor Morgan said whenever the Engineers prepare plans, they send out an estimated cost; this is not necessarily the cost, it could be higher or it could be lower; by law, they have to go out to bid on it; then we accept the lowest bid on the job; whenever we went to bid, time passed and costs kept rising; by then it ran more than our estimated cost; the policy of the Council is to instruct the Engineer, if the cost runs more than 10% on the job, we will have to call another public hearing where people can hear this; if it stays within the 10%, then they don't go back to a public hearing; we can go ahead and put your street in; we have a big majority here, close to 100%; this is within 2%, 3%, 4%, or 5%; usually they run 17%. There was discussion Mr. Onley said we use current prices and try to outguess the contractors; you cannot do it because when the President of the United States or Congress cannot outguess them, there is no way we can; we have done very well, actually; we have been able to do improvement projects in our City where other cities have been unable to do so. There was further discussion. MR. DE SILVA, 2231 Lanoitan, was present and said the back of his property is next to La Siesta Way; when they improved the street they took a 50 ft. or 60 ft. U-shaped pipe out of the street and deposited it on the back of his property; he cannot remove it; someone should come in with a cutting torch and remove the pipe in sections. City Engineer Foster asked the address and said he would take care of it. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, that the public hearing be closed and all stipulations of staff be adhered to and assessment be confirmed. Councilman Reid said he has a question, should he vote on this, is he approving that street with his vote? Attorney Marks said no, you are just refusing to pay the excess for the gentleman's protest. Councilman Camacho said when you have the plans drawn 6/12/73 59 up, is there a designation as to who is going to get a driveway and who is not; was there a driveway specified for Mr. Watson. Mr. Foster said no. Mr. Onley said the City has an ordinance...if there is no garage, we do not create a driveway unless they request one. Councilman Waters said if there is something wrong with this street, this is no time to approve this; we have a responsibility to take care of the people out there; if there is something wrong, please let us know. Councilman Reid said, all he can say, is there are pleaces in it he would not pay for. Aiae Mayor Pinson said let's have the Engineer look at them. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, to table the motion for one week. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS (continued) A communication from the PRESIDENT, of the SOUTH BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC., regarding Kimball House, 21 West Plaza Blvd. was presented. Moved by Morgan, we authorize Mr. Gerschler and the Manager and the Attorney and all the staff to look at this piece of property...if we can find another location for the parking lot for their business and make a report on this and if this would work out, leave the house sit at the same location it is now. Councilman Camacho said if we look around, where else could the VFW find a parking facility that would be adjacent to their operation without having to remove homes or buy the property that he is sure the VFW at this point and time cannot afford. Mayor Morgan said if they find something close by at the same price and the City can buy this property and leave it sit there instead of having moving costs of $10,000 and later on when we find a place for this building we can move it and sell it, this lot, and get our money back. IONE MINOGUE CAMPBELL, President of the Historical Society, was present and said they are, as individuals, very much concerned with the house; however, they feel that until such time as they can give their full work and financial support to the project, they have no right as a group to urge or ask anyone else to undertake the task; she did try to indicate in her letter that in that particular location, the house would not show up the way it should. THOMAS M. GIBSON, 3902 Bonita View Drive, Bonita, was present and said he was directed by the City Council at the last meeting to approach Planning and file application for a zone variance to allow off- street parking for the VFW; he learned there is a $50 filing fee for this zone variance; he does not feel that he should obligate the VFW to put up this $50; they are willing to do the leg work. Mayor Morgan said he would put up the $50 himself. Mr. Gibson suggested the VFW give a one-year limitation on the house remaining at 21 West Plaza Blvd. subject to an extension in the event the Historical Society so desires; they are concerned with complying with City ordinances for off:street parking; all the VFW wants to do is pursue their original idea of purchasing the property and getting our home established in this location; if the City Council can see fit to go ahead and grant the VFW, or see that they get a temporary variance, they will alow the house to sit where it is; they have no desire to destroy it; they will give the City Council and the Historical Society plenty of time to make up their minds; he just feels that the VFW should not be obligated for the $50. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, we authorize the Planner to work out a use permit for the VFW hall to permit parking where they can operate their business. Planning Director Gerschler said he raised the question at the last meeting and asked the City Attorney to comment at that time as to whether or not the City can initiate a zone variance; as he reads the Code, the applicant has to pay a $50 fee or someone in his behalf. Mr. Marks said he is not prepared to answer the question at this time. Carried by unanimous vote. The CITY MANAGER'S recommendations regarding LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Legislative Bulletin, dated June 1, 1973, was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, the City Manager's recommendation be approved on this item. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, to amend the motion to oppose Item 1 on the League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin, dated June 1, 1973, the raising of vehicle license fees from 2% to 2.86%. Amendment to motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Reid. Orginal motion carried by unanimous vote. 6/12/73 61 REPORTS VICE MAYOR PINSON called a Finance Committee meeting for 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 18, in the Conference Room. The ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER reported receipt of 4 bids for the demolition of two buildings, 1521 and 15211 C St.; low bid of $379 was received from Associated House Movers and Wrecking; this company has agreed to demolish the two buildings and clear the site within a 30-day period. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Council approve the low bid on this demolition project. Carried by unanimous vote. The ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER reported that the CONSULTANT SELECTION COMMITTEE for the National City General Plan update project recommended the firm of Duncan and Jones Urban Planning and Design Consultants, Berkley, California, be retained for the General Plan update project. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Pinson, the Consultant Selection Committee's recommendation on the up- date of the General Plan be approved. Councilman Waters said the existing General Plan is supposed to be good until 1985, we spent $60,000 on it; he is sure the City has a staff sufficiently capable of taking care of this; he had rather take that $50,000 to hire four policemen. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. The ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER reported receipt of a request by the Chief of Police for an extension of a probationary period for Patrolman Randolph Steele for an additional six months and recommended approval. Mayor Morgan said this matter would be taken up after the Executive Session. (see Page 62) The ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER reported receipt of a request for waiver of driveway requirements for property located at 220 West 14th Street, from Donald Chase and Frederick Chase; it was referred to the City Engineer's office; the City Engineer recommended approval. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Engineer's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER reported receipt of a notification from the Neighborhood Youth Corps that they have been funded; beginning on Monday, June 18, 35 young people will begin working for the City. An oral report by PLANNING DIRECTOR giving staff recommendation regarding amendment of City ordinance requirements for minimum parcel size of "Condominium Subdivisions" was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said, since this matter was placed on the agenda, he has consulted with the City Attorney and found an administrative means of solving the problem and asked that this item be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS VICE MAYOR PINSON said he would like to ask the City Manager what has been done about the open ditch behind Kimball School. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said this has been discussed with the Director of Public Works who was instructed to contact the school and attempt to determirewho is dumping the material; they have also scheduled City crews to go in and pick up the more obvious litter. VICE MAYOR PINSON said he has one other item; the Miss National City and the Junior Miss contests have been handled by the National City Jaycees and, in his opinion, quite poorly; he thinks Council allot!ed $1,500 for this contest; he would like to know how it was spent; he would like to get a cost breakdown. Moved by Pinson, the Miss National City and Junior Miss be turned over to the National City Chamber of Commerce. Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Morgan said let's do some checking on this. There was discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the City Manager get the cost breakdown for the Junior Miss and Miss National City contests and 6/12/73 60 A request by MAYTIME BAND REVIEW CORPORATION for $8,000 to be included in the 1973-74 City budget for the 27th annual Maytime Band Review was presented Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this item be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. A memo from DIRECTOR of PARKS AND RECREATION regarding request by Casa Men's Club for free use of Kimball Hall, was presented. Councilman Camacho said he was notified by members of the Casa Men's Club to forget about this. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. A step increase for eligible employee, approved by City Manager and Depart- ment Head: RANDY L. KIMBLE, Fire Department, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's and Department Head's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Reports regarding bids received for NEW WHEEL LOADER,(Spec. 73-3--Inter- national Harvester submitted two bids: HAH $14,500 and H-30F $15,025; and Metro U.S. Services, $14,999) and NEW SELF-CONTAINED, SELF-PROPELLED TRAFFIC LINE MARKING MACHINE, (Spec. 73-4--Henberger Co. $12,731.49 and J.B. Bauer Co. $13,586.57); and Public Works Director's recommendation the low bid of $14,500 (net).be accepted for the International Hough Loader from the International Harvester Co. and the low bid of $12,731.49 be accepted for the Traffic Line Marking Machine by the John C. Henberger Co., were presentee City Clerk Campbell stated Certificates of Publication and City Clerk's Affidavits of Posting are on file. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, in favor of the Director of Public Works recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. A request of MISSION CABLE TV, INC. that the City go on record opposing S8 1330 and SB 754, concerning State regulation of cable television and suggestion that if a City representative cannot appear before the Senate Committee on Public Utilities and Corporations June 12, a communique be sent to committee members in our area and/or the committee Chairman, Senator Alfred E. Alquist, and request the communique be read into the record, were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of Mission Cable TV and that Council support it with a resolution to the repre- sentatives. Carried by unanimous vote. The report of DIRECTOR of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT regarding funding informa- tion --improvement and expansion of Casa De Salud (CPO advised there are no State agencies that assist in development, restoration or enlargement of community service centers) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation that we take $40,000 out of revenue sharing money to improve Casa De Salud. Mayor Morgan said he would like to have discussion on this and have included in the motion that Staff prepare the plans for this building; if we go out to an architect and let them do it, they charge 10%; it costs $40,000 and it would be $4,000 coming out of it for an architect; he would not recommend this if this were a new building. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, that Council include in the motion that staff will prepare plans and specifications for this job. MARY HOLTHAUS, 1233 Palmer Way, was present and said she is not against this; she urged that Council consider a more centrally located youth center to accommodate all of the teens in National City. Councilman Waters said the revenue sharing money that we will have by the end of the year will come to a little over a million dollars; about $850,000 will go to the public works yard; this extra money will enable Council to go ahead and remodel the Casa and, also along with that, Council is considering taking revenue sharing money to build a nice recreation hall; you will hear about it in a few weeks. Mrs. Holthaus said she would like to point out she had previously come before Council with the results of a survey indicating that the teens of National City did want and need a place for themselves; again she urged Council to please consider something centralized for the entire community. Vote on amendment to motion carried by unanimous vote. Original motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Pinson. The Mexican -American Political Association Chairman was present and thanked Council for making this decision. 6/12/73 62 bring it back to Council. AL ALVARADO, 2423 East 22nd St., Past President of National City Jaycees, was present and said he was not present this year, however, in the past they have had a budget submitted with a cost breakdown for the two events; he believes it was sent this year too for $1,500. Assistant City Manager Stenberg said he thinks Council is talking about a statement of expenditures after the contest; we have received a budgeted breakdown but this was prior to the events. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN called an Executive Session at 9:37 p.m. The meeting was called back to order by Mayor Morgan at 9:47 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, the request of the Police Chief to extend probationary period for Patrolman Randolph Steele for an additional six months be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. The ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER said Mr. Quinto, who is in the audience, has requested permission to address City Council concerning an appeal. Planning Director Gerschler said there are two issues involved; one is an appeal on a Planning Commission denial'of a zone variance request; the other is an appeal on a Planning Commission denial of a building conversion permit; when Council receives an appeal on a zone variance, Council asks the City Clerk to set a date for public hearing; it can't be heard tonight because they have to give notice; the second question, the appeal on the building conversion permit denial by the Planning Commission, there is a question of whether or not that can be appealed; he recommended that this be referred to the City Attorney for a report. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in -favor of Mr. Gerschler's recommendations. MR. QUINTO, Quinto Realty, 804 E 4th St., was present and said he had comments on the Planning Commission's action; he strongly feels that there are mitigating circum- stances that should be given consideration by the Council in this case; he asked to be placed on the agenda of the next Council meeting. Mayor Morgan said this will all be heard at the public hearing. City Clerk Campbell said this hearing would be scheduled for June 26, 2 weeks from tonight, at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Quinto said in accordance with the Planning Commission action, they have to close the office before the hearing. Planning Director Gerschler said there would be no action to close the office before the City Council has had the opportunity to look at the two questions. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed a 9:54, .m. Ci Clerk ity of Nati 1 City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City at the regular meeting of June 19, 1973. No corrections jCorrections as noted b Mayor",' Cityational City, California 6/12/73