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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 12-17 CC MIN200 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA December 17, 1963 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was call- ed to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. Council members present: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Absent: Hogue. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Biggs, Minogue, Civil Engineer Associate Onley, Osburn, Parks, Stockman, Watts. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 10, 1968 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Moved by Colburn, City employees be given a cost of living increase pay raise of 1%. Motion died for lack of second. MAYOR MORGAN requested the City Manager to report on the shuffleboard area. in Kimball Park to enable the Council to make a decision. MAYOR MORGAN presented a "Key to the City" to N. S. Biggs, Director of the Department of Building & Housing for the outstanding service he ha.s given the City, not only during normal working hours but also for the time he has spent working for the City while at home; he has devoted many hours of his off duty hours to work for the Redevelopment Agency at no expense to the City. Mr. Biggs thanked the Council for the honor stating he has worked for the City almost twenty years; the honor given him was encouragement to do even more for the City. JAMES P. JENKINS, 1247 Highland Avenue, was present and said he wa.s a partner in a cocktail lounge in National City and was concerned about the "resolution" increasing fees for this type of business; they paid the City a fair share of tax now; they just paid $6,000.00 for a license and it was his understanding the City of National City received $5,700.00 or 95% of this and they also re- ceive 95% of all license renewal fees every year and 95% of any fines assessed against any bars violating laws; a fee in excess of $600.00 is paid for the privilege of permitting dancing in their establishments; he could see no rea- son for any additional assessment. Harry E. Florentine, representing the San Diego Tavern & Restaurant Association, Suite 308, Spreckels Building, San Diego, was present and stated Mr. Jenkins' statement regarding the revenue derived by the City from alcoholic beverage licenses was correct; a, majority of servicemen come to National City where they are received in friendly tav- erns with friendly atmosphere; if his desire was just to consume alcoholic beverages, he could go to the liquor stores or supermarkets to purchase the beverage and save 50% of his money; however, his purpose is to enjoy a friend- ly atmosphere. Mr. Florentine quoted an item from the Star -News entitled "Taxations Abuse" which in substance states the excessive amount proposed for cafe lounges; everyone knew that the foundation of this nation was the fact the colonies could not stand abusive taxation by the British; they rebelled and formed the United States of America.; we do not want exorbitant taxation in our country but we realize some taxation is necessary. RESOLUTION NO. 9717, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREE- MENT," wa.s presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be ad2pted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 9718, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEWAGE TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT,"' was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. 12/17/68 201 RESOLUTION NO. 9719, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (A Por- tion of "I" Avenue)," was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adop- ted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 9720, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PUR- POSES (A Portion of "I" Avenue)," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the next two resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The title was read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Col - burn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated the next three resolutions related to Assessment District 155 (E Avenue, F Avenue, G Avenue, 19th Street, 21st Street, 22nd Street and an alley). Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the following three resolutions be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 9721, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, Avenue, 19th Street, seconded by Colburn, Absent: Hogue. "RESOLUUTION ADOPTING MAP SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF Assessment District No. 155, "E" Avenue, "F" Avenue, "G" 21st Street, 22nd Street and an Alley." Moved by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 9722, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, Assessment District No. 155, "E" Avenue, "F" Avenue, "G" Avenue, 19th Street, 21st Street, 22nd Street and an Alley." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 9723, "PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF LEGISLATIVE BODY UNDER 'SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931', Assessment District No. 155, "E" Avenue, "F" Avenue, "G" Avenue, 19th Street, 21st Street, 22nd Street and an Alley." Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 9724, "RESOLUTION APPROVING REPORT AND FIXING HEARING DATE, Assessment District No. 155, "E" Avenue, "F" Avenue, "G" Avenue, 19th Street, 21st Street, 22nd Street and an Alley," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The title was read. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Moved by MORGAN, seconded by Reid, the ordinance listed for second reading and adoption on the Agenda., "An ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Municipal Code relating to business license rates," be presented at the January 7th meeting of the City Council at which time the City Attorney will be present. Mayor Morgan stated this was a good ordinance although it has one or two flaws which should be corrected before adoption; he felt the Mayor and Council had the right to hire police protection to protect anything or find out anything they wanted to know about a business, who was in town and what was happening in town; it was the duty of the Mayor and Council to know what was going on in the City; "adults only" places should be policed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund Traffic Safety Library Park Retirement Special Streets Trust & Agency Drainage Sewer Civic Center Total $13,424.41 3,738.54 5.00 375.99 16,606.89 1,600.00 118.75 1,043.25 332.08 1,493.22 $38,838.13 12/17/68 202 Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Hogue. The hearing on the FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON EUCLID AVE- NUE BETWEEN THE NORTH CITY LIMITS AND 4TH STREET was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue stated the Affidavit of Mailing Notices of the Hearing was on file and a copy of the Planning Director's recommendation and City Engineer's letter to the property owners were attached to the Agenda. Director of Plann- ing Stockman stated the hearing was on the establishment of Underground Util- ity District No. 1 (25 feet each side of Euclid Avenue from the North City limits to 4th Street in the City of National City); there a.re approximately six structures whose owners wheud have to work with the public utilities to implement the underground utilities program; she did not believe the City Clerk had received any protests to the underground district at this time. Mrs. Stockman stated at the November 24th meeting of the Planning Commission they voted unanimously to recommend the district be formed; it is also the recommen- dation of the Technical Committee. Wilbur James, 2401 Beta. Street, was pre- sent and inquired what the cost would be to the property owners. Mrs. Stock- man replied it was her understanding the total cost would be approximately $47,293.00; there could be 24 lights at $320.00 each at $7,680.00, making the total $54,973.00; that would be in public right of way and would be completely paid by the monies obtained from the utility companies; so far as the cost to the property owners is concerned, if they are at the present time getting any facilities from any pole or any line running along Euclid Avenue, the utility companies would install the conduit going from the property line up to 100 feet back of the property line and the property owners cost would only be for the trench and riser necessary for service. Jim Dewes, representative of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company, was present and stated the Director of Planning had done an excellent job of describing the property owners responsi- bility. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the hearing be closed andthe recommendation of the City Planner be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. RESOLUTION NO. 9725, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, ON EUCLID AVENUE FROM NORTH CITY LIMITS SOUTH TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 4TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY," was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be read by title. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The title wa.s read. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Director of Planning Stockman requested the Council authorize the City Manager to direct a letter to the utility companies involved requesting since the City has established all of the necessary requirements for this program, they lay over the money for our City for 1968 to accumulate with our 1969 receipts. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the City Planner's recommen- dation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard to Senate Concurrent Resolu- tion No. 67 regarding a proposed public transportation system, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. A communication from MRS. R. EDMONDS stating petitions to the City of National City, National School District, etc. are in process requesting reduction in speed limit, concrete sidewalks and protection of children on Paradise Valley Road from Plaza Boulevard north of 8th Street to Plaza Boulevard south of Paradise Valley Road or a bus to transport children, wa.s presented. Council- man Colburn stated a report was received from the Police Chief which led him to believe this did not come under City jurisdiction. City Manager Osburn said this was the gist of the letter, the school district may provide bus transportation for the children if good reasons exist for such transportation. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the letter be filed and the City Mana- ger communicate with the writer of the letter and also a copy to the School Board of the National School District. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Mrs. Ronald Edmonds, 3710 Peach Blossom Street, was present and said what they wanted from the City of National City was protection for their 12/17/68 203 children on Paradise Valley Road and possibly a reduction of speed and a traf- fic light on the corner of 8th & Paradise Valley Read. Mayor Morgan inquired what the speed limit was there. City Manager Osburn replied when the light was flashing, it automatically goes to 25. Mrs. Edmonds said the children start walking off from Plaza Boulevard onto Paradise .Talley Road, then they have to cross over to 8th Street; many City officials had been out to check on the situation; something should be done about it: a stop light, reduction of speed farther down the road, or sidewalks. Mayor Morgan stated perhaps these people did not have the letter the Police Chief wrote and asked the City Manager to explain the contents of the letter. City Manager Osburn stated the Education Code makes it permissive for the School Board to furnish a bus where there aren't sufficient walk ways for the children; it was his understanding of the law that they had to make this determination whether or not there was a. bus needed. The City Manager inquired if they were speaking of grade school or high school children. Mrs. Edmonds stated the high school had already routed their bus to eliminate the problem. City Manager Osburn said it was his understanding the school board would have to make the decision whether or not a bus was necessary; he did not know whether or not they had come to this determination as yet; in keeping them up to date on what was going on in the area, the County of San Diego and the City of San Diego were doing engineering work (how close they were to construction at this time, he did not know) on widening Paradise Valley Road down to where the City had. widened 8th Street some time ago; when this develops to the state where the City can tell what was going to happen, the ditch would be covered and a sidewalk made over it; however, the walls of the ditch would not support automobile traffic so they would have to cover strictly for a walkway and put a guard rail around it if it becomes necessary. Councilman Colburn told Mrs. Edmonds he assumed her petitions had gone out. Mrs. Edmonds stated she had them with her. Mayor Morgan said they would be very happy to accept the petitions. Councilman Colburn stated from Mrs. Edmonds letter he felt she was not asking the City to provide a bus but to provide street improvement; as Mr. Osburn said, there is progress being made and if we invested any amount of money to widen or make any wider walkways at this time we would be duplicating money that would soon be spent; possibly the cost of a bus for this temporary period of time.... Mrs. Edmonds stated the school informed them they did not have a bus available. Councilman Colburn stated that was true but when the City came up against some- thing like this, they are made available if the safety outweighs the cost; if Mrs. Edmonds would get the information from the County and City of San Diego on their street improvements, when that takes place National City will cooper- ate in a joint venture at our City limits; until then, we could not afford to just go out and widen the street. Mrs. Edmonds inquired if there was a possi- bility of getting the flashing light changed into a stop light. Councilman Colburn replied the Traffic Safety Committee had discussed that and found by a traffic count a stop light was not warranted at that intersection. Mrs. Edmonds said she was before the Traffic Council last month and the month be- fore; they said they didn't want it because it would be stopping traffic con- tinuously all day long; at other school sections they have it where it is used as a stop sign throughout the school day and at approximately 6:00 it is turn- ed up to caution and inquired if this could be done in this case. Councilman Colburn stated it could be but then they were talking about an expensive sig- nal light which would be torn down in the near future when the street was widened; that whole corner will have to be changed to tie in with the new pro- posed street which will be at least a four -lane street improvement. Mayor Morgan recommended the stop light be referred to the Police Chief and the Traffic Safety Committee to let them study this one thing only. Mrs. Edmonds stated they studied it one time. Councilman Camacho inquired if a light could be installed to serve these people until notice was received as to when the road wa.s to be built; these people are worried about their children; the Council should do everything it possibly could to lighten their worry. Mayor Morgan stated the Educational Code says that if they don't have a safe way to go, the school district will bus them from their homes down to the school. Councilman Camacho inquired if the Council could write a letter to the school board. Mayor Morgan said they could refer it to the Police Chief and he could make a recommendation on it. Councilman Colburn stated they could refer it to the City Manager and he could check with each of these entities and find out the cost of the signal light; he has seen a signal light which was operated as 12/17/68 204 a flashing light except when punched by the pedestrian a.nd then it turns red which would then turn back to a flashing light and this would serve their pur- pose; before he would vote for the light, he would want an estimate of the cost of the light as opposed to the cost of the temporary bus service (and they would at the same time get an estimate on the construction project which would eliminate everything); in other words, if our light cost $6,000.00, may- be the bus service would run $4,000.00; he would rather see the bus service than the light; this could come out in the City Manager's report. Mayor Mor- gan suggested they refer the light situation to the City Manager. Councilman Reid requested the City Manager to check how many years the walkway had been in existence. Mrs. Edmonds said she believed it had been approximately eight years. Councilman Reid inquired if there was a law that after so many years a travelway could remain being used. City Manager Osburn replied there was a statute; he did not know the requirements but he would check into this. Barbara Patterson, 3715 Cherry Blossom Street, was present and said she was glad everyone was interested in their problem; they not only needed a street light, but curbs and sidewalks were also needed; there was 4/5 of a mile that was treacherous; the person who owns the property over which the children have been going has decided to fence her property; she did not feel she could send her children out on to that road. Mayor Morgan recommended she go to the next National School Board meeting; according to the Code, he felt the responsibil- ity was with the school board. Mrs. Americo Salinas, 3703 Peach Blossom Street, was present and said she heard Mr. 0sburn say when driving toward the flashing light, the speed automatically changed to 25 mph; they live on a curve and cars coming at a speed of 45 mph do not see it in time to slow; also, the law says people should walk facing traffic but inquired how the children could face traffic when they only have one side of the street; that was the City's problem and not the school's. Mayor Morgan stated they would be very happy to check on this. City Manager Osburn said across the street from her was in the County and not in the City. Mrs. Salinas said it was in between the County of San Diego and National City. City Manager Osburn said across the street from her was in the County of San Diego. Mrs. Salinas said the street they were talking about was in both sections because where the flashing light is it is in National City. City Manager Osburn said that was right. Mrs. Salinas said there was a big sign close by which says "Welcome to National City", so it was National City; and the sidewalk she was talking about was on this side where it says "Welcome to National City." City Mana- ger Osburn said the "Welcome to National City" sign may or may not be on the City limits; the light is in the City limits. Mayor Morgan told Mrs. Salinas if she would go to Civic Center tomorrow the Director of Planning, Hazel Stockman, would show her a map outlining the boundaries of the City. Mrs. Salinas said okey, because the sign does say "National City" they automatic- ally believe it is National City. City Manager 0sburn said one side of the street is and the other isn't. Mayor Morgan said they would have the City Manager check into this. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER and the DIRECTOR CF PLANNING approving the granting of an oversized driveway requested by the Best Ever Meat Co. on Wilson Avenue south of 14th Street, subject to two conditions (map attached to the Agenda), was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the request be granted with the stipulations set forth by the Director of Planning and the City Engineer. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. A communication from the CITY ENGINEER recommending the right of way agree- ments with the Division of Highways be processed, was presented. Civil Engi- neer Associate Onley displayed a map a.nd pointed out the parcels involved. Mayor Morgan asked if the State would take a portion where the freeway goes over the drainage ditch and take care of it. Mr. Onley said that was so; it was his recommendation the agreement be approved. City Manager osburn said this was a part of the freeway agreement for Route 805; they propose to build the freeway over the ditch; the City engineers have checked the plan a.nd the hydraulic calculations have been checked to assure the proper transitions; they can find no problem in relation to the hydraulics; the State has agreed to take charge of the ditch in the area over which they will build and main- tain it from now on. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the right of way agreements be processed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. 12/17/68 205 A communication from the CITY MANAGER in regard to licensing of apartment houses, was presented for information. A communication from the STATE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH redeclaring seven counties as a. rabies area and requesting completion of Statement of Enforce- ment forms by each of the governing bodies within the seven counties, was pre- sented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. An application for person to person transfer of off -sale beer and wine license by EDDIE M. CHASE and the SOUTHLAND CORPORATION, DBA 7-ELEVEN NO. 66, 2335 Highland Avenue, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the application be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Hogue. Excerpts from the Minutes of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE meeting of December llth, were presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the item be approv- ed and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. A communication from the CITY MANAGER suggesting the regular Council meeting of December 24th be changed to December 23rd, was presented. Moved by Camacho, the City Managerts recommendation be approved. City Manager Osburn stated Monday, 23rd was recommended. Motion seconded by Reid. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The resignation of ENGINEER THOMAS GRESHAM, Fire Department, effective Decem- ber 18, 1968; and a communication from Fire Chief Bacon accepting the resigna- tion with regret and requesting certification of a list for Engineer and for probationary fireman, were presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Reid, the resignation be accepted and the proper recognition be given to Mr. Gresham. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Approval of step increases for Bobby East, Public Works Department, and Michael Gallagher, Engineering Department, both approved by the department heads and the City Manager, were presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Col - burn, the step increases be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. A communication from the CITY MANAGER filing two items with the City Clerk (No Council Action Necessary), was presented: (1) Letter from the San Diego County Water Authority, dated December 2, 1968, enclosing tabulations showing changes in quantity of water stored in Sam Vicente Reservoir as of November 30, 1968, and the average monthly water deliveries in c.f.s. by the Authority to member agencies for the fiscal year 1968-69 through November 30, 1968; (2) Letter from the San Diego County Water Authority, dated December 6, 1968, listing committee meetings. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated some time ago Council requested drawings be made regarding the expansion of the Memorial Bowl in Kimball Park; the preliminary design is an engineering drawing and not suitable for showing to the public; he recommended they be authorized to spend approximately $100.00 for a ren- dering (to show how the area will look) for use in the promotion of this pro- ject. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Managerts recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated at the previous meeting Mr. Landers (Charles S., 1034 E. 22nd Street) wanted to know why his street was left out of the 1911 Act street improvement; he furnished each Councilman a letter regarding this and Mr. Landers also received a copy of the letter. CITY MANAGER OSBURN stated the National City Neighborhood Service Center will hold a posada on December 20th; they are requesting permission to use A Ave- nue from 8th Street south to 12th Street and east on 12th to the Community Building; this has been set up for 7:30 p.m. and it will take about twenty minutes to complete the march. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, the re- quest be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. 12/17/68 206 CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of a request from Mrs. Millie Valdez (Secretary to the Mayor and City Attorney) for four weeks leave without pay. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the request be granted. Carried by unan- imous vote. Absent: Hogue. CITY MANAGER OSBURN reported receipt of an offer of $1.00 from Mr. Ramo Garcia for tearing down the recreation building and mother shelter commencing on December 18th to be completed on January 1st; however, they would like to ad- just at this time; he has agreed to pay $1.00 for the building with the City to haul away the debris he accumulates; this appears to be the best way to get rid of the building and recommended it be approved. Moved by Reid, second- ed by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from Congressman Bob Wilson stating the House Judiciary Committee has declared this restriction (closing the Mexican border to unaccompanied minors) to be unconstitutional and that the matter will continue to receive his closest attention and enclos- ing a copy of the report from the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of a communication from State Senator Mills acknowledging receipt of the resolution pertaining to closing the Mexican border to minors. CITY CLERK MINOGUE reported receipt of communications from the following cities, all of which have adopted similar resolutions pertaining to closing the Mexican border to unaccompanied minors: Brawley, Campbell, Downey, Ocean- side, Ontario, and San Marcos. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission recommendation (on appeal of denial of the issuance of a building permit) to issue a sign subject to the property owners signing a request for the sign at 248 West 24th Street, M-3, Limited Industrial Zone. Mrs. Stockman stated as of this time the request has only been signed by the sign company and before this be grant- ed, they would like the request be signed by the property owner. Mrs. Stock- man recommended this item be laid over until the 23rd meeting to allow her time to contact the owner. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the Plann- er's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN reported receipt of a petition signed by 100% of the property owners requesting that 23rd Street between Highland Avenue and I Avenue be reduced from an 80' to a 60' right of way; she recommended this matter be set for a public hearing and the Planning Commission recommen- dation taken under consideration at that time, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the City Planner's recommendation be approved. Carried by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Colburn, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Hogue. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission recommendation the request for issuance of a C-2-P-D, Limited Commercial Planned Development Permit, for the construction of a Mr. Swiss (franchised food service store) at the NE corner of the National City Plaza Shopping Center, 100 block of Euclid Avenue, be granted subject to fourteen conditions; these conditions have been discussed with the developer and he has stated no objections. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Planner's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN presented the Planning Commission recommendation a special use permit to build medium sized luxury yachts on the vacant lot approximately 85' south of the Lemon Grove Plating Company, 1400 Cleveland Avenue (M-4, Heavy Industrial Zone) and approval of a metal building in con- junction therewith be approved subject to fourteen conditions plus three con- ditions covering the metal building. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the request be approved and the conditions be adhered to with the approval of the City Planner. Director of Planning Stockman stated she wanted them to 12/17/68 207 understand this was for one year; he would have to come in for another special permit at the end of one year or to remove everything and it possibly will not have the complete landscaping as they may anticipate until the one year is up. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAAN presented the .;Manning Commission recommendation a special use permit be granted to the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co., owner, and San Diego Consolidated Co., lessee, to install, maintain and oper- ate a transit -mix concrete batch plant south of 24th Street adjacent to the location of the Nelson & Sloan Co. east of Tidelands Avenue (M-4, Heavy Indus- trial Zone), subject to eighteen conditions; these have been discussed with the property owner and with the developer and they are in accord with it; it is to be understood the plant will be in operation to make their own concrete to put in their own driveways prior to the compliance of all the regulations but will not be selling concrete to the public until all the conditions are complied with. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Colburn, the Planner's recommen- dations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The TREASURER -FINANCE DIRECTOR'S statement for the month ending November 30, 1968, was presented. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the statement be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING ST0CKMAN stated in October after a survey conducted by the Building and Planning Departments there were some 47 zoning and building violations within the Sweetwa.ter Heights area which consists of approximately 58 acres and 234 dwellings; the Planning Commission felt these people should be given the right to take under consideration the improvement of that area, to work with a Citizens Committee and the Planning Director; as a result on December 9th the Citizens Committee for the Improvement of Sweetwater Heights presented a petition to the Planning Commission containing 213 signatures rep- resenting 201 parcels or 85.9% of the total parcels within the 234 lot Sweet- water Heights Subdivision; one signature could not be accounted for in the ab- sence of the address or lot number of the property represented. Mrs. Stockman stated the petition represents 154 property owners and 47 renters, leaving 33 parcels or 14.1% not represented either refusing to sign for one reason or another or were not at home; the petition represented 9 problems that property owners and renters feel they have in this area: Off street parking, existing building violations, school bus loading station, traffic problems, parkway improvement, general clean up program, street lights, recreational facilities and freeway litter; the Chairman of the committee was present and wished to present some slides on the program they would like to undertake. Mr. Robert Bush was present and showed the slides explaining each one as it was shown. Mayor Morgan requested the City Manager to have a report on this next week. Mr. Bush stated they would like to have stop signs on Stockman Street so it could be considered the main ingress and egress of the Sweetwater Heights area; now they have four streets entering on to Stockman with no stop signs; there have been many almost -accidents; they would also like to have an exten- sion of Cagle Street to Valley Road (about 150' to be blacktopped); it is common land and they are going to extend the street past the Arnold Heights area; it would be a prime place for a bus stop as there will be more children up there and the School District has agreed they can pick up all of the child- ren as they go through so that there will not be a large group of children as there are now (over 300 children standing at one bus stop); so far as the parkway strips, if they could meet with the Park Commission they could find out what could be done; the home owners are willing to spend the money to plant the trees if this seems like the logical thing to do; they have agreed to a general clean up of the community; they axe trying to do this the best they can themselves but they need someone to show them what to do in this sit- uation. Mayor Morgan inquired if they could have someone ip the City to check on the trash and if this was in the County they could check with the County people. City Manager Osburn said they could notify the County and also have the Fire Department and Health Department make an inspection of any property. Mayor Morgan inquired if they could get on this quickly. City Manager Osburn said they could. Mr. Bush said they were also planning a meeting with the North Park Mortgage Company and Mr. Arnold to see what they could do; they would like the City to take under consideration the installation of additional 12/17/68 208 street lights for better night lighting; as of now there are 13 lights for the entire area; some of the lights are 660' apart; Navy wives who are alone com- plain of this. Mr. Bush requested the City to pursue the development of a small park within the 7 acre area as shown pree ously on one of the slides; if the City will purchase the land, the community has agreed they will do every- thing they can do to build up the land. Mr. mush said what they wanted from the City was help in getting this area upgraded. A. G. Labiak, 3335 Newberry Street, was present and said there were 641 children of school age in the area. with approximately 300 to 400 not of school age; stop signs are needed on most of the streets as there have been two accidents. Director of Planning Stock- man recommended the petition be accepted with the following action taken: Planning Commission recommendation to permit the property owners to undertake the processing of a zone variance to enclose their garages be approved with no committment made on the part of the City Council or the Planning Commission as to their final decision; action taken by the City Council on the amount to be charged for a. building permit, if Council did grant them the right to process under the normal building fee, it would be with the understanding the building was up to code or would be brought up to code as required by the Building Department. Mrs. Stockman stated she would also recommend the Citizens Commit- tee be permitted to remain active to implement their program working with the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Improvement, the City, the school districts and other agencies. M:s. Stockman, said she thought the City had taken care of the stripping of `'wee.water Read; any other action they do not take on what they have seen here tonight she would recommend it be referred back to the Committee and the Planing Director, Park Director, Fire Depart- ment, Health Department, Animal Control Regula _-on Officer and Police Depart- ment be permitted to work with these people. Mayor Morgan said he thought the things the Director of Planning thought the Council should take action on should be referred to the City Manager for a report. City Manager Osburn said they only wanted action on the building permits. Director of Planning Stock- man said what she wanted tonight was on the building fees. City Manager Os - burn said City ordinance requires anyone who has violated the Building Code be charged a double fee on `heir permit; he knew many of these houses had changed hands and a lot of the owners bought them after they had been altered; they have no way of knowing this was in violation; he thought it would only be fair they be charged the regular permit fee with the understanding the houses are brought up to code as set forth by the Chief Building Inspector. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Director of Planning Stockman in- quired if the Council was in accord this committee remain active to implement the program working with the new]N organized Citizens Advisory Committee. City Manager 0sburn stated he thought this was one of the greatest things that had happened since he had been in the City, to see a group of people come in who wanted to improve a particular area to this magnitude; he thought it was wonderful; he recommended they be given all of the assistance they could in any way that was possible. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, this request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. Director of Planning Stockman stated the rest would be referred to the City Manager for a report next week. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the Planner's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. MAYOR MORGAN recommended the .eeeting be adjourned until Monday, December 23, 1968 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be adjourned until Monday, December 23, 1968 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Hogue. The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. ATTEST: i C IAY0 CITY OF xTIO • CITY, CALIFORNIA 12/17/68