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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 10-03 CC MIN36 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OP THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA October 3, 1972 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, Waters, Morgan. Absent: Reid. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Asst. City Eng. Hoffland, Maley, 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 Figgess, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 26, 1972 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. CITY CLERK CAMPBELL read in full RESOLUTION NO. 10,815, "RESOLUTION HONORING EDWARD G. STUBBS." Mayor Morgan presented the resolution and a "key to the City" to Mr. Stubbs. MAYOR MORGAN presented a twenty-five year pin to Asst. Fire Chief Harrold. Asst. Chief Harrold introduced his wife Marion. CITY CLERK CAMPBELL read the proclamation, "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" (October 8-14, 1972). Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Asst. Fire Chief Harrold. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 10,829, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OP REAL PROPERTY (Dana George and Jeanne E. Johnson)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,829 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 10,830, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES ('G' Avenue)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,830 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 10,831, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Carl and Clare A. Citarelli)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 10,831 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid, RESOLUTION NO. 10,832, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES ('M' Avenue)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 10,832 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 10,833, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DI EGO . " Ci t y Attorney McLean said this relates to the maintenance of the Sweetwater Flood Control Channel. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 10,833 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. 10/3/72 37 RESOLUTION NO. 10,834, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (17th Street Westerly of Newell, Assessment District No. 180)." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10.834 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NC). 10,835, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING MAP SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (17th Street Westerly of Newell, Assessment District No. 180)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 10,835 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 10,836, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION (17th Street Westerly of Newell, Assessment District No. 180)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, Resolution No. 10,836 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 10,837, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN (GP-2-72) TO AMEND GENERAL PLAN MAP 1985 TO AGREE WITH E. J. CHRISTMAN BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN." Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,837 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 10,838, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK, AND PERMANENT PAVING POR ONE-HALF THE STREET WIDTH AT 2122 AND 2124 EAST 11TH STREET (Stephens)." City Attorney McLean said he prepared two resolutions numbered 10,838; one resolution has no conditions on deferral and the other contains conditions that were recommende by the Planning staff: the applicants will either post security toward the cost of constructing the improvement or will execute a covenant running with the land that the applicant will not protest a 1911 Act. There was discussio Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 10;838 with conditions be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Pinson. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 10,839, "RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSITION 20 ON THE NOVEMBER, 1972 BALLOT, KNOWN AS THE 'CALIFORNIA COASTAL ZONE CONSERVATION ACT'." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 10,839 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. RESOLUTION NO. 10,840, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE AND TRANSFER OF TITLE FROM SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE POR PURCHASE OF BUS." City Attorney McLean said this authorizes the City to buy a bus from Southwestern College for the price of $500. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,840 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. (9/34/72) 1333, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1066, TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF THE NATIONAL CITY HISTORICAL COMMITTEE," was presented for second reading. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the second read- ing of the ordinance be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The title was read. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. V'26,7a 1333 be adopted. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None, APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $24,559.77 Traffic Safety 2,521.26 Park 611.54 Trust & Agency 100.00 Drainage 288.08 Sewer 432.10 Total $28,512.75 10/3/72 38 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the bills be approved and warrants drawn.' Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Reid. REFERRALS The report of the DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION in regard to softball practice at local facilities and indication that local teams cannot practice was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. An oral report in regard to the requested zone change for the Armory at 4th and Palm was made by Planning Director Gerschler who said the National Guard Armory people have been contacted; they have elected to proceed with a zone variance application; therefore, there was no action for the Council to take on this matter at this time. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. NEW BUSINESS A telegram from SENATORS CRANSTON and TUNNEY stating the City's revenue sharing entitlement of $534,000 is retroactive to January"1, 1972, half to be received next month and half to be received in January, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from the EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD, SAN DIEGO REGION, in regard to the staff report on wastes associated with ship building and repair facilities in San Diego Bay and requesting cooperation through the inclusion of a condition that newly pro- posed ship and boat yards must apply to the Board for waste discharge requirements in each new City permit for ship and boat yards was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from the STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION giving notice to sellers of gasoline and other motor vehicle fuel requiring that the posted motor vehicle fuel prices include the sales tax was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from the DISTRICT ENGINEER, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, in regard to their present activities in the State's Bicycle Studies Program and requesting information from the City in regard to the City's planned or existing bicycle system and attaching a map were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. An application for exchange from on -sale general bona fide eating place license to on -sale general public premises license by DONALD E. BURDETTE and DANIEL V. SMITH, SR., DBA CLUB 21, 2105 National Avenue (New Business No. 5) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, No. 5 on the agenda be filed under New Business, Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Reid. A communication from the MANAGER, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, stating they plan to hold a free barbecue for Navy families as part of Salute to Navy Week acti- vities and requesting the use of Las Palmas Park Saturday, October 14, for the event and the help of City employees in digging the pit and helping with the cooking of the meat and requesting a waiver of the rental fee for the Kimball Park Community Building for the "Miss Navy" dinner, Saturday, September 16, as half of those attending were Navy guests and ticket sales did not cover the cost of the dinner, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the request of the Manager of the Chamber of Commerce be approved including the waiver of the fees, Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from WILLIAM H. CALHOUN, ATTORNEY REPRESENTING MR. & MRS. KENNETH J. WINTERS, owners of 2232-34-36 E. 18th Street, making a formal claim against the City for the taking of 1400 sq. ft. of the property was 10/3/72 39 presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this item be referred to the City Attorney. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid, A communication from ELEANOR O'CONNOR, 4810 Logan, No. 101, San Diego, enclosing a list of jewelry claimed lost at the Municipal Pool on September 4 and a communication from the DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION in regard to the allegedly lost items stating the items were not left on deposit with the cashier in conformance with the instructional sign were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, this item also be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from MRS. DALE (MARY) HOLTHAUS requesting permission to appear before the Council to discuss damage to the landscaping of the bank on the front and east sides of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church during the recent Maytime Band Review and Report of Director of Parks & Recreation stating he has met with Father Figgess and has been waiting to hear his decision were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this request be granted. MRS. MARY HOLTHAUS, 1233 Palmer Way, was present and said St. Matthew's Church was one of two historical sites in National City, a national site in the Historical Society for the State of California, and registered with the National Historical Society; they feel they are kind of special; they have participated in the Maytime Band Review since it started by giving the use of their church (the raised patio for the judges and officials the use of their church and facilities had been totally free of charge to all City officials; there had evidently been a lack of communication; it had been now seven months and this was why they were appearing before the Council they had their 85th birthday last week and it quite disgraceful their banks were still not taken care of. FATHER FIGGESS, RECTOR, ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, was present and said he would refer them to the letter dated September 22 from Mr. Maley, Director of Parks & Recreation; this sounds like one of the arguments he has with his wife; she was always saying, "You never told me that" and I said "Of course I did, my dear;" she would say, "No, you thought you told me that;" he thought that was the case in this particular letter; he remembered distinctly meeting with the two gentle- men and according to Paragraph 1 he met with them and they talked about the situation and talked to him in considerable knowledgable language; he told them they were the experts on this matter and was glad the Council was taking some responsibility; they should do whatever they thought was right and proper and restore the bank the best they could; then they go down to Para- graph 4 they are talking about Hold• -A -Hill bank stabilizers which was much beyond his ability to understand what they were talking about; he was quite certain they never had such a conversation; it was one of those things they would have liked to have said or thought they said or meant to say but didn't quite; when they get down to the last paragraph regarding capital improve- ment, irrigation system and Hold -A -Hill blocks were offered to the church, etc., that was never mentioned; they had a very pleasant talk and talked about what to do and he left it in their hands; he would have thought that for such a responsible body, if they were going to make these suggestions (and they are technical suggestions) and you were expected to pay for certain things, these would have been put into a letter; he had no letter. Father Figgess said he would like to have the area restored so that it looker reasonably decent; the property gets tramped upon. Mayor Morgan said the City Manager will be i; touch with Father Figgess. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. HEARINGS The HEARING ON THE INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE THE WESTERLY 10' OF "E" AVENUE BETWEEN 15TH AND 16TH STREETS was held at thi s time. City Cle rk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication and Affidavits of Mailing and Posting *ere on file; the Planning Department transmittal was attached to the agenda. Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commission recommended in favor of this; they found that the street has no present or 10/3/72 40 contemplated future need for public purposes; the closing has been cleared with all the utility companies all of which have made a favorable report. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the public hearing be closed and the intention to vacate and close the westerly 10' of "E" Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets be approved and all stipulations of staff be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The HEARING ON THE PROPOSED KIMBALL PARK MASTER SITE PLAN was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication was on file and the Planning Department transmittal was attached to the agenda. Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commission reviewed this matter for compliance with the General Plan; the General Plan which was adopted in 1965 contained several references to park facilities throughout the City and several references to Kimball Park in particular; a represen- tative from the Park & Recreation Department Resented a schematic sketch to the Planning Commission; Mr. Maley was present to elaborate on that; the Commission heard the sketch explained to them and made a finding it does comply with the adopted General Plan. ARTHUR MALEY, DIRECTOR OF PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, was present, displayed the master site plan which he explained and answered questions of members of the City Council. No one else was present in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, the public hearing on the proposed Kimball Park Master Site Plan be closed and the Plan and the Planning Department transmittal attached be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. NEW BUSINESS (continued) A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard to signs in front of businesses on public property stating property owners have been notified of violations and enforcement will start about October 15 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, the City Manager's recommendation on Item 10 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Reid. A communication from MR. & MRS. BEM, 2705 "F41 Avenue, requesting permission to place a fence on City property so they will not have to remove a tree and the City Engineer's recommendation that the City give the Bems permis- sion to encroach into the right-of-way to protect the tree was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, Mr. & Mrs. Bem's request be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from HUGO J. CORNELIUS, owner of property at 2926 Grove Stree requesting the closing of old Grove Street from the old turn off on 30th Street to the cul-de-sac on the top of the hill., approximately 300' long was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this be referred back to the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from the CITY MANAGER stating he has been notified by the Area Director of the PEP Program to make preparations to extend the program another year and that with Council's permission he will proceed to submit the occupational summary for 1972-73 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from MRS. SHIRLEY YAHNKE, 1834 E. 16th Street, protesting the location of a fish cannery in National City and requesting a balance between single homes and apartments (New Business No. 14); and a communica- tion from Mrs. Manuel A. Silva in support of a fish cannery in the City (New Business No, 15) were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Items 14 and 15 be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from the PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR in regard to stop signs at 30th and "D" and recommending hatched lines be painted on the school cross- walk and the words "school crossing" be painted in all lanes apprr aching it was presented. City Manager Osburn said this appeared to be the best 10/3/72 41 solution at the present time; 30th Street is a fast street (Planning Director Gerschler left the Council Chambers at 8:15 p.m.) ; a four-way stop sign would give a false sense of security to someone trying to cross the street; they were making an effort to get hold of two portable lights to place there for benefit of children crossing the street. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, communication from Public Works Director, be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER requesting approval of the proposed boundary on the 1911 Act on Hodge Street so that it may be submitted to the City Council of Chula Vista for consideration was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, this be sent back to staff and laid over one week.. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from the DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION in regard to the request for surplus lights (currently in use at Hart Field) for use by Twin Hills Youth & Recreation Park and the request of Twin Hills enclosing their Articles of Incorporation was presented. City Manager Osburn said they will get in touch with these people and inform them the lights weren't capable (even when new) of lighting such fields as they have in mind. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, it be referred back to staff for further study. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The request of JUDGES, MARSHALS AND CONSTABLES ASSOCIATION for a no fee business license in order that they may sell and collect for advertising space to appear in the Association's magazine, the report of the BUSINESS LICENSE CLERK and the LICENSE COLLECTOR'S recommendation the request be granted were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Morgan, this item be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from the CHAIRMAN, TRAFFIC SAFETY CtITTEE, requesting appointment of one member to fill a vacancy on the Traffic Safety Committee was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, this be referred back to the Mayor. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. A communication from the CITY MANAGER, attaching the Traffic Safety Committee minutes of the meeting of September 13, stating the minutes require Council action on nine items and explaining certain items were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, Item 21 of the Traffic Safety Committee be taken one item at a time. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. There was discussion of Item b, Old Business. Moved by Morgan, Item "b" be approved. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, Item "b" under Old Business be denied. There was further discussion. Motion failed by the following vote, to. -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Waters. Nays: Camacho, Morgan. Absent: Reid. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Waters, durinc peak hours no left turn signs be at 8th and Highland. Councilman Waters said he would go along with this but would like to include in the motion it be referred back to the Traffic Safety Committee for study. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pinson, Waters. Nays: Camacho, Morgan. Absent: Reid. Moved by Pinson (no second) Item at Old Business, red curbing be approved on Highland Avenue at northwest corner of 2nd St. There was discussion. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Waters. Absent: Reid. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the rest of the items on Traffic Safety be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The request for retirement by CURTIS L. QUINLAN, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II, Street Division, effective January 8, 1973, last day of work through the close of business on January 7, and the Public Works Department notice of termination stating that replacement is required (Item No. 22, New Business) were presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of Item 22. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. 10/3/72 42 A communication from the DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION recommending denial of the square dance group's request for the use of Kimball Community Center at reduced rate and the request of Hoofers 'N Goofers were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the recommendation of the Director of Parks & Recreation be approved. There was discussion. Moved by Morgan, this motion be tabled one week to let Art (Maley) check with these people. Motion died for lack of second. Me tioln carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Reid. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a notice that the Community Action Council of National City -Lincoln Acres will hold a meeting October 5 at Kimball School Auditorium, 308 W. 18th Street to discuss the proposed cannery in National City; it was a communication addressed to the Council; they will have members of Van Camp and AFL/CIO Union present. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported in regard to the utility pole relocation at 18th and D, they would recall there was a TOPICS job underway at 18th and "D" to widen the street to install underground drainage; the bids came up much higher than they anticipated; they are re -drawing the plans and running the drainage down another street with the hope of reducing the overall bid; during this time the Gas & Electric Co. came in and moved their poles so there will be 11 ft. inside the new curb face and the sidewalk in that area will be 51 ft.; the condition that exists there now is temporary until they get back to bid and get a decent bid on that job. CITY MANAGER OSBURN requested Asst. City Eng. Hoffland to report on his study of 16th Street, Palm Avenue and Rachael Avenue. Mr. Hoffland said they looked into the traffic congestion on 16th due to the bridge constructio by the Division of Highways on 18th Street; they took traffic counts and studied the accident records on 16th; the intersection of 16th and Palm does warrant a signal at this time; the traffic on 16th will decrease after the 18th Street bridge is open and it will be sometime before a full standard signal will be necessary; they can get a temporary signal for around $2,400 and they could get it in very expediently which probably would be the best solution at this time; they recommend the temporary signal at 16th and Palm. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the City_Manager's recommendation be agyp!roved they���� ,, purchase a temporary signal for 16th and Palm. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. Mr. Hoffland spoke in regard to the traffic congestion at Harbison and 16th; and said this could be solved temporarily with some re -striping in that area, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, they approve the City Engineer's recommendation on striping, Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. CITY MANAGER OSBURN said last year they acquired some $75,000 in thorough- fare funds through the County and they have applied this year for funds for Harbison Avenue where it goes up to Reo through the subdivision to be built in San Diego; that will be the ultimate solution to 16th and Harbison. Councilman Camacho inquired if they will have to acquire right -of --way. City Manager Osburn said a minimum of two houses.. The PLANNING DEPARTMENT (1) communication stating the Planning Commission recommended denial of Zone Change ZC-6-72 to rezone from C.-3-A, General Commercial, and C-3-C, General Commercial, to R-4, Multiple Family Residence, for the property located at 702 E. 8th Street and (2) the appeal of Stephen. B. Drogin of the denial of Zone Change ZC-6-72 and requesting a public hearing before the Council be set for October 24 were presented. Planning Director Gerschler said the applicant was appealing the denial; the only action to be taken by the Council tonight was to set the matter for hearing on Oct. 24. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the City Planner's recom- mendation be approved that this be set for hearing on October 24, Item a under Planning Department. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. 10/3/72 43 The PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to Animal Control ordinance revision stating the Planning Commission voted to refer this to the City Council and the Planning Director's comment the Planning Commission was advised to ask the City Council to indicate their interest and desire for a study and report on the subject and that if the Council files the report the matter will probably be dropped from the Planning Commission agenda was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said on August 14 the Commission discussed the issue of animal control regulations and it was explained to them by staff that probably the most of animal control problems were not zoning issues at all and it was therefore, probably beyond the usual scope of the Planning Commission activities; they urged the Commission on that basis to ask the Council whether or not they wished to have the Commission proceed with a study of such regulations; they went on in that transmittal to point out the type of animal regulation that had been talked about would probably be more appropriately studied by the Animal Regulation Department rather than the Planning Commission; in any event, if the Council wishes to file this matter tonight, it will probably be dropped from the Planning Commission agenda. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, this item be filed. Planning Director Gerschler said he would suggest the Council consider ask- ing the Animal Regulation Department to consider the humane type of ordinance which was beyond the zoning jurisdiction and make a separate report to them directly on that; he did not think the types of problems they were dealing with here were zoning problems; they fall in another part of the City's operation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to the application for Limited Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 10 (C-2-PD) for signs at 3421 Plaza Boulevard by La Lanterna Pizza House and stating the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the conditions of staff adding the condition the height of the sign shall not exceed 10' was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said among the conditions would be the requirement that the exist- ing painted wall sign be removed and that the one pole sign be allowed and be a maximum of 10' above the top of the parapet wall; the action of the Council could be to approve the Planning Commission's recommendation. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the Planning Commission's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to the application for deferral of permanent paving for one --half the street width at 2100 Cleveland Avenue, M-4, Industrial Zone, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., and stating the Planning Commission recommended denial based on the City Engineer's findings was pre- sented. Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commission's denial of a deferral was based upon the City Engineer's and Planning Department's recommendations; they failed to reveal any justification for granting the deferral. There was discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, the Planning Commission's and the City Engineer's recommendation be approved for Item d for Reliance Steel be denied. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Reid. The PLANNING DEPARTMENT transmittal in regard to an application for deferral of gutter installation at 910 E. 7th Street, C-3-B, General Commercial Zone, residentially developed (Fred Scott) and stating the Planning Commission recommended the deferral be approved subject to three conditions based on the Engineer's findings was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the Planning Commission's recommendation_be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Waters. Absent: Reid. The CITY TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR'S Financial Statement for the month ended August 31, 1972 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. 10/3/72 44 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN WATERS said quite a few garage sales had been showing up around the City on a weekly basis; the ordinance says individuals can be allowed only two a year; the staff was off over the weekend; does the City Manager have any system set up to where anyone like the Police, etc. could look out for these things over the weekend. City Manager Osburn said he notified the Police of this yesterday. COUNCILMAN WATERS said he thought they should do something about giving the Police Department some recognition in regard to their Master Division Pistol Team; Mr. De Lucia and Rapoza, Chenelle and Fowler have done an outstanding job for the City and was surprised the local newspaper had not picked this information up because it was really outstanding; they were first on the Master Division Pistol Team, first in Riverside in 1971; they have outshot everyone in the State of California; this was something for a little city like this for four men to do; they were first in San Bernardino in 1971-72, Orange County first place in 1972; this information was handed over to the local newspaper but for some reason it was ignored; he would like someway for this to get into the newspaper to give these people recognition. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, some type of certificate be presented to these four individuals who by their outstanding performances in the field won the championship. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. COUNCILMAN WATERS said he would like to commend Mr. Gerschler and the Planning staff for the complete search of all the violations, etc. that existed in our parkways. MANOR MORGAN asked if it was easier to change the General Plan to meet business sections in this City where there won't be apartments on these corners set aside for years for business; he was thinking of Mr. Toledo's apartments; whenever they consider putting it back to R-4 out of the tourist zone...there may be someone would want to come in there and convert that and have a motel or restaurant or something like that; they don't know how it was going to change but it was going to change a lot when that freeway gets through there. Planning Director Gerschler said the AB 1301 Program states the necessity of making the General Plan and Zoning Map agree with each other; the Commission was now involved in a series of five public hearings to approach these problems and rather than set a single method of treating these they tried to leave the door open so they could treat them as the individual circumstances warrant; some people have plans to keep apartment houses forever and other people have plans for future conversion to commercial; he was certain there was no single solution to the variety of desires that property owners have; what they found in the first case, they had probably a couple dozen people to testify; in all but one of those cases they have been able to accommodate the desires of the property owners; in some cases they were suggesting that the General Plan be amended and in other cases the Zoning Ordinance be amended. MAYOR MORGAN said he wanted to make a request; since April 1970 the City Manager has been bogged down in a lot of paper work; these projects they have in the City he wanted to move along, like the Public Works Yard, the Senior Citizens, the Youth Center, the Multiple Purpose Building, and you can go on and on; they have moved the City but in the last few years they have not done the job that should be done here in the City; he was saying the paper work before in the City Manager's office, there were two secre- taries taking care of it; they have four secretaries in the City Manager's office taking care of it now; it was time they relieve the City Manager to where he could get on to the programs and for the progress of this City; he could see no reason why they didn't; he knew that when private enterprise gets through a year they try to show a profit; in public service such as this, the City or the County, all you have left to show for progress is parks or streets or public buildings or a senior high rise or something to make it better for the people who live within the boundaries; he couldn't 10/3/72 45 see that they had done their job in the last few years; he was going to propose to the Council they hire another man to help the City Manager and have him to work on these jobs and get the stuff done that had been sitting around here. Moved by Morgan, they authorize the City Manager to hire himself an aide to get on these projects and get them going, the Senior High Rise Building, the Public Works Yard, the Youth Center and every other project that they want to move, they were going to have to have somebody on it. Mayor Morgan said the Manager does not have time to do the job he was required to do and keep up with the paper work and to keep track of the money and everything else; they have been sitting here and not doing any- thing; they have an agenda here of just routine items; there was no use in his sitting there if they didn't progress. Moved by Morgan, they authorize the City Manager to hire an aide to get on these projects and get them started. Both motions died for lack of second. Moved by Waters, seconded by Pinson, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Reid. The meeting closed at 9:00 p.m. er City lerk ity of Nationa City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of October 10, 1972. No corrections Correction as noted below Mayor,ityo �` i itional City, California 10/3/72