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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 12-14 CC MIN11 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA December 14, 1971 The regular meeting of the City Council of t he City of National City was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Absent: Hogue. Administrative officials present: Foster, Gerschler, McLean, Minogue, 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 Mayor Morgan. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, thenutes of the re u1ar meeting of December 7, 1971 be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. �� �rsr��llM�r• I�riY��ll COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS COUNCILMAN CAMACHO asked if it was possible to pay the City employees this Friday instead of the regular pay day. City Manager Osburn said it could be done; the checks will be ready Friday for payment Monday morning, Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, a our C i t em 10 eel this corm n Friday instead of Monday. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. VICE MAYOR WATERS said he would like to take this opportunity to thank the reporter of the San Diego Union for the fine coverage in the article on R-1 property in National City; he noticed that the local paper didn't carry it; if they were informed at all they would know that the people of this community are very concerned about R-1 property; he hoped the City Planner would look into the few remaining sites in National City suitable for R-1. MAYOR MORGAN said in Los Angeles they had an opening for fireman in Civil Service; he was not sure of the number of openings but thought there were nine and 3500 people applied for the jobs; the City of Los Angeles said they couldn't give all of these people the examination; the applicants took the City to court and the court ruled they had to give all of the people the examination. The Mayor asked the City Attorney if National City could get caught in something like that, it could be very expensive; *aybe there was some way they could protect themselves. City Attorney McLean said whatever the Civil Service Commission decides the standards for the examinations are, that could be applied to everybody qualified; the answer is either raise the standards to eliminate the number of qualified appli- cants or have some sort of a screening examinatio o e ce the number of applicants that would be processed with the more/exam in9 techniques; he PP didn't think that was a problem at this point. 'ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CHARLES MICONE, 440 Plaza Boulevard, was present and wished the Council Happy Holidays. Mr. Micone said he read in the paper their fiscal depart- ment was in bad shape and needed help; they were going to have their checks done by Bank of America; not so very long ago right up here every- one (except maybe Mr. Waters) changed our City Treasurer to Fiscal Director and just because they made a change up there to Fiscal Director all of their troubles were going to be over; if the City had 500-600 employees he could see it. Mr. Micone said the City hired a particular elected person 12/14/71 12 for a Civil Service job so she is holding two jobs at the present time; maybe it was legal but it d dn' t look too legal to him. RAY KOONS, MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, SOUTH BAY POP WARNER FOOTBALL TEAM, was present and said last weekend the transportation the team had to go to Phoenix broke down and two ladies got on the phone (Mrs. McCoy and his wife, Mrs. Koons, who is the team mother); Mrs. McCoy came up with Mr. Osburn and Mr. Waters and a police officer, Ray Duke; Mr. Waters got up from his dinner and called people for transportation and Mr. Osburn was right with them and they came up with a Greyhound Bus to haul him and all of his boys back there (Mr, Koons asked his boys in the audience to stand up) ; they didn't have too good a record but they whipped Phoenix 32-►0; he wanted to say "thank you." DONNA PATTERSON, 2245 Lanoitan Avenue, was present and spoke in regard to her letter under "New Business, item 2"; she was a widow; she was still paying on the improvement for Lanoitan; she was putting a son through college, so she wanted to have it on record that she was against this; the lady next door to her, she understood she came to get a permit to build on her property and was told at that time she would not be allowed to get the permit until she signed over the 15' they wanted; if that's true, she thought that was kind of blackmail. There was discussion. Item 2, New Business was brought to the floor. (A communication from the CITY MANAGER reporting receipt of a letter from a Lanoitan Avenue resident and a communication from DONNA M. PATTERSON, 2245 Lanoitan Avenue, regarding a petition to put in sidewalks and street on La Siesta were presented.) City Clerk Minogue stated there was an additional letter (from Stephen E. Wight, 2301 Lanoitan St., dated December 14, 1971, protesting proposed widening of the alley at the east end of La Siesta Way into a full street) which she handed the Council at the Pre0Council meeting. There was further discussion. City Manager Osburn recommended the communication be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Mayor Morgan asked City Engineer Foster if he could figure out pretty close to what it was going to cost; and if he could get close, to send Mrs. Patterson a letter stating the estimated cost of the proposed improvement. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution be read b is tle. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 10, 520, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OP REAL PROPERTY (Inter -City Manor, Louis J. and Lee L. Babcock and Carl David and Leona M. Silva) ." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,520 be ad©pted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. "DEDICATION OP CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET 'F' Avenue) ." Moved by Camacho„ seconded by Reid, b, ado 4. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent; RESOLUTION NO, 10,521, PURPOSES (A portion of Resolution No. 10,521 Hogue. RESOLUTION NO, 10,522, PURPOSES (A Portion of Camacho, Resolution No Absent: Hogue. "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET La Siesta Way) ." Moved by Waters, seconded by 10 522 be ado. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 10,523, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OP AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BANK OF AMERICA FOR PAYROLL COMPUTER SYSTEM.." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10.523 be ado ted. Carried by the foliowi ng vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Waters. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 10,524, "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 12/1 7 t 13 REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION s OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PUBLIC STREET ACROSS CERTAIN DESCRIBED LAND IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION OF FEE TITLE TO SAID PROPERTY TO BE USED BY SAID CITY FOR SAID PURPOSE; AND DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY UNDER EMIN1TT DOMAIN PRO- CEEDINGS; COMMENCE AN ACTION IN THE CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING SAID PROPERTY CI' Avenue Cul-de-Sac 16th Street South) ." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10,524 be adopted. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO, 10,525, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR LEASE OF SCHOOL BUSES." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 10,525 ,be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO, 10,526, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SECURITY TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY TO FURNISH TITLE AND ESCROW SERVICE." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 10 526 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 10,527, "RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT SPLIT AT 3019 E. 18th STREET VACANT LOT ON 17TH STREET (Starfire Homes - Vern Holt)." Moved by Reid, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 10 527 be ado ted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 10,528, "RESOLUTION TO ABANDON AND QUITCLAIM CERTAIN SEWER EASEMENTS UPON RECEIPT OF EXECUTED EASEMENT TO REPLACE THOSE TO BE ABAN- DONED." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution, 10,528 be adopted. Carried by unanimous voter Absent: Hogue. HEARINGS The HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE ZC . 84 -71 TO RECLASSIFY FROM ZONE R-2, TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE, TO R-4-PD RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE, SOUTH SIDE OF 14TH STREET AND EAST OF GROVE AVENUE was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated the Certificate of Publication was on file and the recommendation of the Planning Commission was attached to the agenda. (City Manager Osburn left the Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m.) Planning Director Gerschler said they had the Planning Commission's recommendation in favor of the proposed zone change; they have their transmittal explaining the case; he would like to point out that on the plan that was before them, the plot plan, only the westerly 145' was actually involved in the zone change; the balance of the property was now zoned R-4-PD; the westerly 145' is now zoned R-2; it was that portion that the zone change to R-4--PD was being requested. GARY FARIS, 1417 Grove Street, was present and said this was his third trip here; they fought the Planning Commission tooth and nail, they had a petition which stated the reasons they felt this was not a desirable thing; they have been categori- cally denied any of the things they felt were important to them; (City Manager Osburn returned at 8:02 p.m.) ; this was sometime ago and he had some time to think about it and the more he thought about it the madder he got; their petition represents each and every residence bordering on this proposed area, on the west side, the north was undeveloped, the east was being developed and the south side was mostly in rentals to start with; the main reason they were given was this was good for the people of National City to have more and more apartments; at this time it seems redundant to go through the hassels they have already had; the question comes to his mind "who is the people of National City;" these residences that border on the area in question, apparently they don't count; seems as though they have had a pretty good dose of absentee ownerism in this town; they have thried to get improvements on 8th Street and the weed abatement taken care of; he still feels and wishes someone would answer the question "who are 12/14/71 14 the residents of National City that are to benefit from additional apart- ments." There was discussion. Vice Mayor Waters asked what percentage of the people in the neighborhood objected to this particular reclass- ification. The Planning Director said he had not figured the percentage; he had the petition there and would be glad to hand it down. Mayor Morgan asked the Planning Director to figure that. M. A. CLOUGH, JR., 1431 Grove Street, was present and said one or some percentage anyway of 100% were opposed to this; they only have 10 houses along that street that border that area; all ten are opposed to it; he though that was 100%; the first time they came down here they were told by the people they talked to (he believed that was the Planning Commission) that they were glad to see them because they never got any representation from the people down here; people complain after something was done; they came down and did a lot of talking and left with the impression (which they got rid of at the second meeting) that this particular thing would be disapproved; as they knew, after the second meeting it was approved; there were some people who spoke up pretty much against it; in fact, there were a couple on the Planning Commission; this will bring more people into National City, if that was what they were looking for; everything he read in the papers (and this was where he does get most of his information) says that one of the things they were concerned with now was overgrowth; also, the experts tell them the best way to slow down certain growth was not to build as much; some places are concerned with overbuilding. GARY FARIS, 1417 Grove Street, said a point that was made very strongly (and this was one that had them stirred up) this eye- wash, this proposed plan that was on the board was pointed out to them this plan doesn't mean a darn thing; it's an idea that somebody has that he might like to do; if they get the zoning and it is reclassified, what was to tell anybody at that point from doing anything they just happened to feel like; true, the Planning Commission has control over what they allow to be built; from what they have seen, they refer to the land as Disneyland West behind Fed -Mart, for instance, east of Fed -Mart; this isn't the reason these people bought these residences out there. There was further discussion. M, A. CLOUGH, JR., 1431 Grove Street, said what they would really like up there was not feasible, or at least he didn't think it would be compatible with what a lot of people have in mind; they like the horses that are up there right now; they would like to see something in the form of recreation area there. Planning Director Gerschler said the list they used in notifying property owners was based upon the current San Diego County Assessor's Roll; on the Assessment Roll they found 28 parcels within 300' which was the required notification in distance; on the petition they had 28 signatures, some of which are husband and wife, which of course, duplicate a property; of the names they find that 50% of the properties involved in the notice signed the petition; there are some names on the petition that are not on the property owners list; there might be two reasons for that: they might have got their property recently; they might have been for some reason incorrectly listed on the assessment roll or they might have recently purchased; but as it stands, they see 50% of the property within the 300' radius protesting the zoning. There was further discussion. The Planning Director displayed the developer's plans for the area. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Reid, they lay this over until 8:00 next Tuesday and give the Planner time to figure all the protests and give them the exact fi ure next week„ Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE 2C-85 -71 TO RECLASSIFY FROM A C-2, LIMITED COMMERCIAL, TO A C-2-»PD, LIMITED COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE, NORTHEAST CORNER OF INTERSECTION OF 8TH STREET AND HARBISON AVENUE was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated the Certificate of Pub- lication was on file and the recommendation of the Planning Commission was attached to the agenda. Planning Director Gerschler said they had the Planning Commission's recommendation in favor of this case and their staff report transmitting and explaining the matter; the property east of Harbison Avenue was all R-4 and C-2 property was recently placed in the C-2 or the R-4-PD zone, adding the PD designation; this one parcel, however, 12/14/71 15 was overlooked; the purpose of their bringing this before them tonight was to add this; this will then complete all of those properties east of Harbison Avenue. Mayor Morgan asked if there was anyone in theaters, ausedience to speak. No one was present in this regard. Moved by ed by Camacho, the proposed zone change. ZC-85-71 to reclassify from a C-2. Limit ed d Commercial to a C-2-PD be a roved and all recommendations of e staff be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE Z,Cn-d-8 ; _ 1pp�% ESTABLISH A HEIGHT REGU- LATION `RCMP IEa EAST OF HARBISON AVENUE COMBINING ZONE ON ALL C City Clerk BETWEEN DIVISION AND 16TH STREETS was held at me. Minogue stated the Certificate of Publication wasonfile and the recommen- dation of the Planning Department was attached to the agenda. Planning Director Gerschler said in preparing this case for the Council they discovered an error in the Planning Commission's minutes; they have asked that this be held over to refer this to the Planning Commission for clari- fication. Mayor Morgan asked if there was anyone who wanted speak tonight on this hearing. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this hearin.. on proposed zone change ZC-86-71 beheld over until their next regularly p po �Hogue. scheduled meeting at 6:O0. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the second „xebdin...of the ordinances be by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. ORDINANCE NO, 1289, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,THE INSPECTION, pN t1A REPEALING ORDINANCE NO, 1230 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR Waters, PEseCT ON , ANALYSIS AND DISPOSAL OF INDUSTRIAL. WASTES."Moved by by Reid, Ordinance No 1289 be ado ted, Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. ORDINANCE NO, 1290, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 962, ZONING HEAVY" ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALXFORNIA,. TO CREATE : INDUSTRIAL ZONE." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Ordinance No. 1290 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. ORDINANCE NO 1291, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1155 PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL OF WEEDS." Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No, 1291 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. ORDINANCE NO. 1292, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 962, ZONING �81 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZoneChange No. 71,, from M-4, Industrial, to MH, Heavy industrial, on West of Cleveland Avenue north of 17th Street) ." Moved by Camacho, vseeondedbyAbsent: Reid, Ordinance No. 1292 be adopt d. Carri ed by unan Hogue. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (continued) BLI SHI NG REGULATIONS FOR THE CON- TROL RESOLUTION NO. 10,5291 "RESOLUTION EST=4 OF INDUSTRIAL WASTES," was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid the resolution be read b title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The title was read. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, R eso- lut ion No. 10 529 be _ adop o City Attorney McLean said this resolution relates to the ordinance just adopted (Ord. No. 1289), Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - None APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE ODMMITTEE were presented: 12/14/71 16 General Fund Traffic Safety Park Retirement Gas Tax 2106 Sewer Plaza Sewer Total $19,488.89 635.40 656.91 23,283.65 10400.00 312.97 50.00 $45,827.82 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. NEW BUSINESS An application for on -sale beer license by FRANCES M. and RAYMOND KENNY„ 1621 30th Street, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Reid, the a lication be a roved for on -sale beer license b1r Frances M. and Ram d Kenny at 1621 30th Street. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Reid, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Hogue. An application by Howard Krugel to move a commercial building from 2225 Roosevelt Avenue to 135 W. 30th Street, a communication from the Director of Building & Housing recommending the request be granted subject to seven conditions, (plans and application attached), and a communication from the Planning Director recommending the application be approved subject to four conditions were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the application of Howard Kru el to move a commercial building from 2225 Roosevelt Avenue to 135 W. 30th Street with all of staff's stipulations be, carried out be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. A communi cat ion from the SAN DIEOO GAS & ELECTRIC CO. stating $75,580 has been allocated for conversions in 1972 in National City, which money will be used pursuant to Rule 31.A (there will be available carryover of any unexpended amounts in earlier years for conversion work in the City) , a communication from the City Manager regarding Rule 31.A which relates to future undergrounding projects, and a copy of Proposed Change to Electric Rule 31.A were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, these items be filed, Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Hogue. A communication from the CITY MANAGER regarding a grant for Granger Hall and a communication from the Chairman for Granger Hall, South Bay Historical Society, requesting the matter of Historic Granger Music Hall being declared a California State Historical Site be placed on the agenda were presented. There was discussion. MRS. HELEN LAMB, 441 E. 7th Street, Chairman of the :Granger Music Hall Committee, South Bay Historical Society, was present and spoke in regard to bids for the restoration of the Hall, possibility of grants for the restoration and said .Assemblyman Deddeh said he would take it up in the Assembly and so would Senator Mills. Mrs. Lamb said the Historical Society was given a beautiful $10,000 Steinway concert grand piano; it is in storage out at the assembly room there at the 7th Day Adventist School; they are planning for the first of their fund-raising events for 1972 a concert on January 29 with Evelyn Rice, concert pianist, playing Oat beautiful Steinway piano; also Howell Lewis will show his film "A Journey into the Past" which is on all historical buildings within National City including a train trip to Colorado where Ralph Granger made his money in the silver mines. There was further discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the declare Gran er Hail a California State Historical Site. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. A communication from the REGIONAL COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY; stating the application for assistance on traffic safety project as part of the California Traffic Safety Program has been approved and a Deta.ed 12/14/71 17 Budget Estimate were presented. Qrderec filled by unanimous vote. Hogue. A communication from the CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS inviting t h e City Council to attend the February 2, 1972 meeting, 9:30 a.m., for pre- sentation of the Regional Park Implementation Study was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote, Absent: Hogue. The CITY OF CARLSI3AD resolution opposing any proposal which would destroy an independent CPO staff or impair its ability to independently advise the CPO Policy Committee was presented.. rder d f' ed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue, A communication from the DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION stating the University of San Diego has requested use of the El Toyon ball field as a site for their home games during the 1972 season and recommending approval and the tentative 1971-72 schedule were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the Unive. sit , of San Die 's a uest be ap,;=o„ ed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue, The minutes of the regular meeting of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE of December 8 were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Absent: REPORTS PORTS CITY MANAGER OSBURN said he placed on their desks this afternoon a letter from Victor T. Wiglesworth, Civil Engineer, Mr, Foster and himself regard- ing a subdivision of approximately 100 homes that is to go in the City of San Diego north of 16th Street and east of Harbison Avenue; they asked some questions about hooking on to our sewer, etc.; Mr,. Foster gave them an answer on four items; he would concur with Mr. Foster's recommendation except that the City of San Diego use its powers of eminent domain to procure the sewer easements from the easterly City limits of the City of National City to Harbison Avenue; they could furnish them with an easement to go down to Plaza. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, they approve the Ci t Mans: earrecommendation on this iss e. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent; Hogue, CITY MANAGER OSBURN said there were three promotions within the Police Department; Allen Gagnon was promoted to Lieutenant, effective December 16; Clifford W. Reed, Jx. was promoted to Assistant Chief of Police, effective December 16; Kenneth Crews was promoted to Sergeant z effective December 16. VICE MAYOR WATERS said he noticed they had been hiring college students in the City Hall; and asked if Council had set a policy to approve the City Manager's hiring twelve high school students from the Sweetwater High School. City Manager Oaburn said the Council made two policies on this: one was to take so many from Sweetwater and so many from Southwestern, Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to check this and give this information to Vice Mayor Waters. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a Petition for Rehearing & Stay of Decision No, 79366 in the matter of Application Nor 52800 of the San Diego Gas & Electric Co„ before the Public Utilities Commission which was on file, 12/14/71 18 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:55 p.m. City Clerk City of National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of National City at the regular meeting of December 21, 1971, No corrections Correction as noted below Mayor, ty anal City, California 12/14/71