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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 03-16 CC MIN43 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA March 16, 1971 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, Hogue, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Administra- tive officials present: Foster, Gerschler, McLean, Minogue, Osburn. SALUTE TO FLAG AN) INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by Mt. Alsdorf. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of Mardi 9, 19'I1 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS VICE MAYOR CAMACHO proposed changing the approved amount for travel expenses: the reservations for the Washington, D.C. hotel were confirmed at $25 per day and the total amount allowed is only $30 per day. City Manager Osburn recommended the amount allowed be for the actual expenses. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager's recommendation that actual expenses be allowed for travel be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCILMAN HOGUE spoke about the Maytime Band Review route on National Aversa and expressed his disapproval; he suggested in the future consideration be given to using Highland Avenue for the parade. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS RICHARD L. GRAHAM, 312 Sunnyside, San Diego, was present and inquired about the lot split at 2317 La Siesta Way. The Mayor advised Mr. Graham the matter would be considered when it came up on the agenda. MRS. TEDDY TAFOYA, 826 Ethel Place, was present to protest the proposed building at 839 Ethel Place. The Mayor advised Mrs. Tafoya it would be con- sidered later in the meeting. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Resolutions be read b title. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,2930 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDI- TURE (El Toyon Park)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 102 293 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,294, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENCROACHMENT IN PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY, 19TH ST., TO McCUNE MOTORS." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,294 be adopted. There was discussion. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. RESOLUTION NO. 10,295, "RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO REDUCE THE TIME DURING WHICH PROPERTY IS REMOVED FROM TAX ROLLS DUE TO FREE- WAY RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION." Moved by Hogue, seconded by Camacho, Resolu- t ion No. l0, 295 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 100296, "RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND HALF -STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR (2240 East 16 Street)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,296 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 3/16/71 44 RESOLUTION NO. 10,297, "RESOL,UTION AUTHORIZING THE RECONVEYANCE OF A PROMIS- SORY NOTE AND TRUST DEED TO S L M CO., A PARTNERSHIP." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution Na. 10,297 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY McLEAN stated a written report was distributed to the members of the City Council. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $43,839.32 Traffic Safety 4,057.90 Capital Outlay 808.65 Park 153.74 Retirement 23,284.39 Gas Tax (2106) 120.00 Trust and Agency 25.00 Sewer 862.57 Total $73,151.57 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Reid, Uat ers , Morgan. Nays: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A communication from the CHIEF, ENGINEERING DIVISION, CITY OF SAN DIEGO, in regard to the possibility of planting or landscaping a large cut slope ad- jacent to Paradise Valley Road and east of Plaza Boulevard was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, it be referred back to the Cit Mana- er for study, investigation and report back to the Council. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS A communication from the SECRETARY, NATIONAL CITY LIONS CLUB, requesting the use of Kimball Park on the 3rd and 4th of July, 1971, for an old-fashion- ed 4th of July celebration was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Lions Club request for the use of Kimball Park on the 3rd and 4th of July be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A request for SPECIAL DRIVEWAY PERMIT at 1709-33 East loth Street with the attached plot plan were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The CITY ENGINEER'S recommendation the City advertise for bids on sewer re- location, I-805, l6th to 24th Street was presented, Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City En9i veer's recommendation to advertise for bids on the 805 sewer relocation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER recommending the request of W. E. CHRISTMAN to alleviate storm water erosion in the parkway at the north-east corner of 4th and National be met as in similar conditions at other places in the City (by placing a concrete curb alongside the downstream edge of the driveway that will divert the water back into the gutter) and the re- quest of W. E. Christman were presented. There was discussion and it was indicated the City Engineer would talk to Mr. Christman. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, this item for Mr. Christman be filed. Carried by unani- mous vote. The request of the NATIONAL CITY DeMOLAY CHAPTER to waive the license fee for curb painting, the report of the Business License Clerk and the License Collector's recommendation the request be approved were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Hogue, the license fee be waived for the DeMola 'S curb painting. Carried by unanimous vote. 3/16f 71 45 A communication from the PLANNING DIRECTOR stating Mrs. Minerva Burke will be leaving City employment for personal reasons and recommending her personnel record show her services were exceptionally fine and requesting the prepara- tion of an eligibility list for Clerk Typist II was presented. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Waters, the Planning Director's suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Step increases for eligible employees, approved by Department Heads and City Manager, were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, step increases for Marian Benson and Kathryn Warburton) Library and Phillip Ewert, Michael Hicks and Fred Shetlin Fire De artment ire a roved. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a letter from the Chamber of Commerce inquiring if as a result of last week's Council action Olivewood Women's Club had exclusive rights to sell cold drinks at the Bowl at the Maytime Band Review and if they would be subject to the Chamber of Commerce charges. Councilman Waters said he understood the motion was that the Council author- ize the Women's Club to have their stand but it will come under the cogni- zance of the Chamber of Commerce. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported the San Diego Gas and Electric Co. requested permission to place a 6" high pressure gas main to serve IT&T and another leg to serve the fire school when their construction is completed; they con- templated going down loth Street and Mr. Foster recommended 12th Street; it appears to be satisfactory to the Gas and Electric Co. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the San Diego Gas and Electric Co. be permitted to install the gas main on 12th Street. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported there was an inquiry about the property east of Q Street, in the vicinity of the drainage ditch and requested a meeting of the Real Estate Committee. Mayor Morgan called a meeting of the Real Estate Committee for 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 29, in the Conference Room. COUNCILMAN WATERS inquired about a letter from Supervisor Jim Bear in regard to the redistricting map. The CITY CIARK reported receipt of a Notice of Public Hearings before the Assembly Committee on Elections and Reapportionment in Los Angeles Friday, March 19, and Sacramento, Friday, March 26, which is on file. The PLANNING DIRECTOR presented the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the application for deferral of the installation of full width alley paving at 124 East 17th Street subject to the conditions recommended by staff. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Morgan, the Planning Commission's recommendation as to the deferral of the alle avin at 124 East 17th Street be approved. There was discussion. Motion carried by the following vote, to -.wit: Ayes: Camacho, Hogue, Morgan. Nays: Waters. Abstaining: Reid. The PLANNING DIRECTOR presented the Planning Commission's recommendation the proposed lot split at 2317 La Siesta Way-2316 Granger Avenue be approved subject to the 2 conditions recommended by staff. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the proposed lot split at 2317 La Siesta Way-2316 Granger Avenue be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. The PLANNING DIRECTOR presented the Planning Commission's recommendation the application for residential planned development permit no. 31 at 2746 East 16th Street (Starfire Homes, Inc.) be approved subject to the 12 conditions of staff. Earl Brown, Starfire Homes, was present and said they were in accord with the 12 recommended conditions. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the planned de- velopment permit for 2746 East 16th Street f Starfire Homes, Inc.) be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 3/16/71 46 The CITY TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR'S financial statement for the month end- ing February 28, 1971, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The PLANNING DIRECTOR presented the Planning Commission's recommendation of March 8 that the location and plans for a single family dwelling exceeding one-story in height within the R-1..S-1, Special Single Family Residence Zone, 839 Ethel Place, be approved. Plot Plan and exterior elevations as well as the Planning Department Staff Report were distributed to members of the Council. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Reid, the recommendation of the Planning Commission $ranti ng this person the right to build his home at 839 Ethel Place beapproved. Mrs. Teddy Tafoya, 826 Ethel Place, was present and protested. Tom Maguire, 131 East J, Chula Vista, was present and stated he was the owner of the property and proposed to move to National City. Mr. Maguire displayed drawings and said that Mrs. Tafoya's house was two stories and exceeded his proposed building in height. Leonard J. !trod, 904 Ethel Place was present and protested. Motion carried by unanimous vote. HEARINGS The HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDI NAla+10ES of the City of National City wherein "Accessory gasoline sales" uses shall be permitted and regulatory provisions related thereto was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the certificate of publication on February 28 of the Notice of the Hearing was on file. The Planning Director presented the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission that Ordinance No. 1216 be repealed and that Ordinance No. 1213 be amended by staff fs recommendation and the zoning codes as they pertain to Conditional Use Permits be modified by the listed staff recommendation (all contained in transmittal letter dated March 11 from the Planning Director to the Mayor and City Council.) No one was pres- ent in this regard. Council discussed the amendment. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, the proposed ordinance be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Hogue, Waters. USE DISTRICT HEARING on the proposed zone change (Z-73) from R-2, Two -Family Residence Zone, to C-2-PD, Commercial Planned Development Zone, on Lot Numbers 6-12, Block 1, and Lot Numbers 2, 3, 5, 6, 11 and 12, Block 2, Sanitarium Place (located on the west side of Euclid area 100' between 5th and 6th Streets) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certifi- cate of Publication on February 25 of the Notice of Hearing was on file. The Planning Director presented the Planning Commission's recommendation that the zone change be approved subject to Staff's conditions and eliminat- ing Lots 2 and 3 of Block 2 and the staff report and recommendation dated January 29. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Planning Commission recommendation in regard to Zone Chance Z-73 be approved and it be referred to proper authorities for processing. Carried by unanimous vote. 3/16/71 47 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be adjourned to 7 :30 p.m. , Tuesday, March 30, 1971,_ and that notice be given of the Conference meeting at 6:45 on the same date. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. City Cle'k Ci1'y of National ' ' ty , Calif. The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the adjourned meeting of March 30, 1971. 71( No corrections Correction as noted below Mayor, Cit '"o tional City, California 3/16/71