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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965 01-05 CC MIN242 National City, California, January 5, 1965 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Allen, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Council members absent: Colburn. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS present: Carstens, Poster, Gautereaux, Hess, Minogue, Stockman. The meeting was opened with salute to the Flag led by City Manager Hess, followed with invocation by the Reverend I. L. Clark, First Baptist Church. (Councilman Colburn arrived and took his place at the meeting.) FRANK HIGDON, Secretary, National City Lions Club, was present and requested the use of the Community Building January 29th for a variety show to dis- charge the indebtedness incurred in obtaining a Hammond organ for the use of the community. Moved by Allen, seconded by Morgan, the request be granted. Carried by unanimous vote, Mr. Higdon introduced the President, Willard Braden, First Vice President, Dr, Robert Cameron, and past President, Clifford Bailey. MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Allen, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 22nd be approved, Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8826, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP NATIONAL CITY URGING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PROCEED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTY -WIDE MASTER PLAN AND PLEDGE COOPERATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OP SAME" was read. Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Mayor Gautereaux stated this is pursuant to the letter from Chief Administrative Officer Heggland, County of San Diego, and asked if the General Plan developed by the County would embrace the forth- coming results of the General Plan study in the City of National City, City Manager Hess stated the County would Confer with the individual municipalities and could blanket the individual plans with the County's Master Plan but the law provides that, even after the Master Plan is submitted, it may be amended; we are not precluded from submitting addi- tional projects. Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated the next Resolution authorized execution of order to vacate and close portion of Taft Avenue; approximately a year ago the Council authorized the closing of Taft Avenue, the adoption of the Resolution or Order of Vacation was deferred until certain easements were obtained. The City Attorney stated the present Resolution deals only with a portion of the area originally proposed. Director of Planning Stockman stated there is still some difficulty in obtaining proper easements with- in Taft Avenue between llth and 12th; however, there are no protests of any of the utility companies, the Engineering or the Fire Departments of National City on Taft Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets. Council• man Morgan asked for the recommendation of the Planning Commission and was advised they favored closing the street. Moved by Gautereaux, seconded by Hogue, the reading of the Resolution be waived and it be adopted by reading of the title only. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8827, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTION OF TAFT AVENUE." Moved by Alien, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. CITY ATTORNEY CARSTENS stated in regard to the Community Antenna TV's application for franchise, he would like to defer this until next week to complete checking with other cities before making a recommendation. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Alien, the matter be placed on the agenda for next week. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/5/65 243 COUNCILMAN MORGAN asked the City Engineer if it is possible to get the boundaries of the streets at Paradise Drive and 10th Street; the children can't walk in the street because of dirt on Paradise Drive. Moved by Morgan., seconded by Alien,. the matter be referred to the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote, MAYOR GAUTEREAUX read a letter from the National City Police Officers' Association expressing appreciation for consideration of the proposed incentive merit rating -program. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the letter be accepted and referred to the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. CHARLES MOLINA, Chairman, Chamber of Commerce, City Planning Committee, was present and road a letter from Ralph Finnerty, President, National City Chamber of Commerce, urging, the proposed _development of a mobile homes park adjacent to.the South Bay Plaza. W. R, BENSON & nrs.Louise Attaway of the National City Recreation Activities Committee were present and gave a plaque wishing all the citizens of National City many years of enjoyment from the picnic.equipment and benches given to the park by this Committee. PAYROLL AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE was presented: $58,606,23. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the payroll be approved -and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen,Coiburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE were presented: General Fund $ 13,335.65 Traffic Safety 9,652.81 Park 1,277.06 Retirement 4,954.55 Gas Tax (186,1) 450.00 Trust & Agency 100.00 1911 Act 620.64 Special Street 9,714.10 TOTAL $ 40,104.81 MOVED BY COLBURN, seconded by Hogue, the bills be approved and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. KATHY KERCH, SUHS student, was present and stated the student represent• atives of the Downtown Area and Visual Environment Committee feel a pickup -cleanup committee should be appointed to protect the general health and welfare of the citizens of National City and suggested a meeting be called of all interested citizens including clubs, organizations and volunteer groups; also, pictures be taken of the downtown establishments and forwarded to the property owner with a list of necessary improvements. The Committee also suggested a number of Amendments for the Zoning Ordinance. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the recommendations of the Downtown Area and Visual Environment Committee be approved and referred to the City Manager. Councilman Morgan asked if a report would be submitted by the City Manager next week. Carried by unanimous vote. USE DISTRICT HEARING on proposed zone variance to permit the building and operation of a quality Mobile Home Park between "L" and "N" Avenues and Plaza Boulevard and 14th Street was held at this time. John Gilmore, applicant, was present and outlined the plans for the Mobile Hone Park and read excerpts from a survey stating mobile home parks are.not.detri- mental to property values. E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, was present and stated he was against the street closing; the area requested to be closed was 750 by 100 feet. Mrs, Harry Kates, 1530 East 14th Street, was present and stated she owned three R.4 lots which would be on a dead end street if the street is closed. Albert Boyer, attorney for John and Flora Knight, 1431 "L" Avenue was present and stated the Knights own three nice homes which overlook the area of the proposed mobile home park and they 1/5/65 244 feel the property value will be damaged; also, the area to be vacated and closed is 45,000 square feet and if the value is only $1.00 per square foot, it could be considered a gift of $45,000,00. Mr. Boyer further stated Mr. Baruth,.professional planning consultant, advised against closing any streets until the comprehensive general plan for the City is completed. George Wright, 1324 "L." Avenue, was present and stated the Planning Commission recommended several "ifs" along with approval of the Mobile Home Park. John Gilmore said they asked for a portion of ►►M" Avenue from 12th to 14th Streets, but they are offering to give "L" Avenue from the top of the hill through to Plaza Boulevard. Councilman Morgan inquired about the width of "L" Avenue from the top of the hill to Plaza and was advised by Mr. Gilmore it is 30 to 35 feet. Rodney Smith, 541 "L" Avenue, architect for the project, was present and spoke in favor of the variance. Charles Molina reminded the City Council of the letter from the Chamber of Commerce which he read earlier in the meeting. Albert Boyer stated planning should look to the future; temporary business advantages should not be sufficient reason to close public streets which the City might need later; there are no North -South streets open between Highland Avenue and Palm Avenue in the area. Councilman Hogue stated he heard the property owned by the Knights was re -zoned for them. John Knight, 1431 "L" Avenue, stated they obtained a zone variance from R-1 to R.4 several years ago; the entire area has since been re -zoned to R-4. City Engineer Foster stated he recommended the developers make an engineering study and, to his knowledge, this has not been done. City Clerk Minogue read written protests from: John and Flora Knight and E. H. Alsdorf and letters favor- ing the variance from the South Bay Plaza Merchants Association and the Chamber of Commerce. David Smith, 1233 "CO Avenue, was present and pro- tested the granting of the variance because when the new freeway is constructed the area will be blocked off. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Hogue, the hearing be closed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Alien. Director of Planning Stockman read the November 25th recommendation of the Planning Commission the zone variance be granted subject to 25 stip- ulations and stated action was not taken within 60 days of the filing of the application for variance. Mayor Gautereaux asked Mr. Gilmore what difficulties they experienced in determining appropriate use of the R-4 land. Mr. Gilmore stated there is a 26% vacancy factor in housing in National City and they did not feel they could get a fair return on apart- ments. Moved by Cilburn, the zone variance be granted. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the zone variance be tabled until after the hearings on the street closings. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Nays: None. Abstaining: Allen. JAMES BIRD, FREELAND & BIRD, engineers and architects, was present and stated the plans for the National City Civic Center were ready for approval; the estimates were still within the $900,000.00 budget and Council authorization was necessary to go to the state for approval. Moved by Alien, seconded by Morgan, the request of the architect be approved and he be authorized to continue. Councilman Morgan stated the City Manager should be authorized to go to bid. Carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 8828, "RESOLUTION APPROVING ARCHITECT'S PLANS FOR THE NATIONAL CITY CIVIC CENTER" was read, Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. MAYOR GAUTEREAUX declared a recess. The meeting was called to order at 9:40 p.m. by Mayor Gautereaux. Council members present: Alien, Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux, Council members absent: None. 1/5/65 245 HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION to vacate and close a portion of "M" Avenue from 12th to 14th Street was held at this time. City Clerk Minogue reported written protest was received from E. H. Alsdorf, 2105 "J" Avenue, and a petition of protest signed by 28 persons was also received. E. H. Alsdorf was present and protested the closing. Albert Boyer, representing John and FloraXnght, protested. John Knight stated people drive across "N" Avenge and through the South Bay Plaza parking lot. Mrs. Flora Knight protested the closing and stated the former City Manager stated the streets in the area would be developed. Albert Boyer stated there is a public sewer in the area which points up the need for a complete engineering survey; drainage is a problem there; there has been a lot of talk about hardship in regard to the use of the property but they have owned the property only five years and they do not own the entire parcel now, they have an option to purchase. Mr. Alsdorf suggested the Council make a tour of the area. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed and we go along with the Planning Commission's hearing this be closed and the matter referred to the City Attorney for processing. Motion and second were with- drawn. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, the hearing be tabled. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Alien. HEARING ON RESOLUTION OP INTENTION to vacate and close a portion of 14th Street between "N" Avenue and "M" Avenue was presented at this time. The following appeared to protest the closing: Mrs. Harry Kates, 1530 E. 14th, and Albert Boyer, attorney fro Mr. and Mrs. John Knight, 1431 "L" Avenue. The petitions of 28 persons protesting the closing of a portion of 14th Street were presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the hearing be closed. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Allen. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Gautereaux, we do not close 14th Street between "N" and "M" waive the 40 foot setback and deny the petition. Mayor Gautereaux suggested the setback not be included in the motion. Motion withdrawn by Councilman Morgan and second withdrawn by Mayor Gautereaux. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Gautereaux, to deny the petition to close 14th Street, Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Allen. MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Colburn, we go along with the recommendation of the City Engineer, Fire Department and Planning Commission, making "L" Avenue a 40 foot street at the top of the hill down to the bottom and 60 feet from the bottom to Plaza Boulevard and have "L" Avenue line up with the north side of "L" Avenge at Plaza Boulevard, and the trailer minimum length be raised from 40 to 56 feet. Mayor Gautereaux stated the motion should include the overruling of the denial. Councilman Morgan included it in the motion, seconded by Colburn. Councilman Colburn suggested Items 2, 4, and 11 on Page 3 of the Planning Commissionts November 25th recom- mendation be excluded as they pertain to the closing of streets. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, Items 2, 4= and 11 be excluded from the motion. Mayor Gautereaux stated he had to be convinced there was a hardship for the owner of the property to make the best use of this property under the existing zoning due to the topography, which poses a difficult engineering problem; the granting of a zone variance would make it possible to elimin- ate this hardship and permit an economic development and return and would be an enhancement of the overall area. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Allen, Councilman Colburn stated the setback should have been considered in the motion; he asked if the 30 foot street (14th) is dedicated and was advised by Mayor Gautereaux it was. Councilman Colburn stated if this property is developed in the future, a 30 foot street would not be wide enough to allow parking in the front yards of the property facing 14th Street, and asked Mr. Gilmore if he would dedicate 10 feet if we reduced the setback.Mr. Gilmore stated that possibly 10 feet could be dedicated. Councilman Colburn asked if the property owners could dedicate an additional 10 feet, which would make that a 20 foot street and then set back 5 feet and install a cement block wall. Mr. Gilmore stated they could gain possibly as much as 10 feet. Mayor Gautereaux asked Mr. Gilmore if he would be willing to give a 10 foot right-of-way and he stated he would. Councilman Colburn asked if he could give up 13 feet and he said he could. 1/5/65 246 Plays: None. Councilman Colburn wished to know if this could be included in the resolu- tion to be considered at the next meeting. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, we request of the developers on 14th Street between "N" and "M" a 10 foot dedication fob street purposes and grant a 3 foot variance. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit; Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None,, Abstaining: Allen. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, the Resolution be read. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Allen. RESOLUTION NO. 8829, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF'ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE PORTION OF "M" AVENUE FROM 12TH STREET TO 14TH STREET"was read. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the Resolution be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to-wrt• Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan. Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Allen, USE DISTRICT HEARING on proposed zone change from R-1-S to C-2-P-D for Eagles: Annexation (approximately 3300.block Sweetwater Road). was, held at this time. City Clerk Minogue reported no written protests were received in this regard. John Bohling, President, Fraternal Order: of Eagles, Aerie #2712, was present to appeal the•Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the request for rezoning of the Eagles' Sweetwater Road property. Vice Mayor Alien asked the hours the bar is open. Mr. Bohling replied"the buffet"oreuld be open approximately 48.to 50 hours a week. Mrs. Geraldine Bracket, who lives east of the Eagles? property, was present to protest the "zone change. Moved by Vice Mayor Allen, seconded by Hogue, :the hearing be closed. Carried, _by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Alien, Golburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux. :Nays: None. Moved by,Allen, seconded by Hogue, the recommendation ofthe Flanning Commission be reversed and the Eagles be granted this zone change and the matter be referred to the City Attorney for further processing.Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue,;Gautereaux. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. COUNCILMAN COLBURN stated that he had eliminated from granting'the zone variance for the Mobile Home Park Item #11 on Page 3 of'the Planning Commission's November 25th recommenda.ion, asking that "accesses be at three locations, two of which shall•be permanently openand the -third at "M" Avenue shall be a locked gate for' -access for the Fire Department only.." Councilman Colburn stated this item *as excluded earlieras he did not know exactly how the street olosings were going to be handled and thought there might be some negotiation. Moved by Colburn, seconded by Morgan, this" be included in one of the stipulations as a condition of the'. variance when the resolution is drawn. Carried. by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Colburn, Hogue, Morgan, Gautereaux :,`Nays: None. Abstaining: Allen. NOTICE FROM U. S. ARMY. CORPS.OF'ENGINEERS in regard to requested .modifi- cation "of existing United States. Harbor Lines in the Municipal Yacht Harbor and South San Diego Bay, and communication from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in regard to San Diego County Special District.Services', application for permit to tonstrtict an- ocean outfall sewer about midway between Solana Beach and Cardi.ff`were;presented. Ordered filed>byunanimous vote. REQUEST' FOR REFUND of $25.W fe rforsnance bond by' Kenneth H,; Livesay, 1139 Manchester Street, was presented: Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the refund be granted and wait ;ordered drawn for same..',Carried', by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: AllenColburn, Hogue, M xgan, Gautereaux. COMMUNICATION FROM GENE A. SEtJRLOCfC, 1941 East 17th Street, in appreciation of Police Officers Milke, Ha11;_Rapoza, and Firemen Jacobs, Gresham and Wright was presented. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the communication be read`annd copies be placed in the officers' jackets. Carried by unanimous vote. The communication was.. read. Mayor Gautereaux requested the°City Manager to have these officers available at the next Council meeting for presentation of "keys to the City." Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, the Mayor's reques .ranted. Carried by unanimous vote, Mayor Gautereaux asked that Officer. > t+;: - of : the Police Department who was responsible for effecting the arrest of the, armed; robber at Newberry Cleaners, also be present.. -Moved ' by Morgan, "seconded by Hogue, this request also'' be' granted. Carr-iedby unanimous vote. 247 CITY MANAGER HESS presented the request of the Overmyer Warehouse Company for an oversize driveway in the vicinity of 28th Street and Coolidge Avenue, stating he understood they have entered into escrow proceedings with the owners of the property, the Bahia Vista Development Corporation, and they plan a number of driveways for loading and unloading of their trucks; they are basically a warehouse facility and rent space to industrial developers. City Manager -Hess suggested, due to the urgency of the transaction taking place between the developer and the prospective buyer, favorable consider- ation be given as this is purely an industrial area. Moved by Hogue, seconded by Colburn, the request of the Overmyer Warehouse Company be granted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Allen, seconded by Hogue, to include in the motion the approval of the plans by the City Engineer prior to construction. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of a request from the March of Dimes Parade Committee for permission to stage a parade in National City Sunday, January 24th, on Highland Avenue from 21st Street to Plaza Boulevard and east on Plaza Boulevard to the vicinity of Nurseryland. The Police and Fire Departments indicate no objection and the City Manager suggested permission be granted for the March of Dimes parade. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Hogue, permission be granted. Carried by unanimous vote, CITY MANAGER HESS reported receipt of escrow papers for the Canteen Service of San Diego (land at 24th and Coolidge) and suggested the escrow papers be filed and the City Clerk be requested to hold the note as well as the Trust Deed since there is money outstanding. Councilman Morgan asked if the Trust Deed was for four acres. City Manager Hess stated the Trust Deed was on four acres, payable at $1,000.00 a month at 6% interest. Councilman Morgan stated he felt the Trust Deed should have been on the whole property. Moved by Allen, seconded by Colburn, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Allen, Colburn, Hogue, Gautereaux. Nays: Morgan. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the receipt of a bond from the John Hansen Materials & House Moving, Inc. relative to house moving, which had been reviewed, found to be in order,and suggested it be filed, Ordered filed by unanimous vote. MINUTES of the regular meeting of the South Bay Irrigation District of December 1st were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS reported the receipt of policy of title insurance relative to the Alco Fence escrow, which had been reviewed, found to be in order, and suggested it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER HESS asked Councilman Morgan, Chairman of the Real Estate Committee, if it would be possible to hold a Real Estate Committee meeting on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Councilman Morgan said he would call a meeting. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported the receipt et a report from the Division of Highways, which is a compilation of street reports prepared last spring for all the counties in the state, showing progress for 1960-64, and needs to 1974. The City Engineer stated a copy would be available in the City Manager's office as well as the Engineering Department. CITY ENGINEER FOSTER reported the receipt of communication from the District Office of the Division of Highways in regard to bus loading zones on pro- posed freeways, particularly Route 805 going through the easterly part of town, stating that bus loading facilities will be constructed where they are in the public interest and the cost is not disproportionate to the public benefits to be derived therefrom. City Engineer Foster suggested he discuss this with the bus companies. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Colburn, the suggestion be approved. Moved by Alien, the matter be referred to the Transportation Committee. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Colburn suggested the City Engineer refer a copy of this to the San Diego Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Allen, the suggestion be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/5/65 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING STOCKMAN stated that Ordinance 842 adopted in 1954 provided no signs to be viewe4i primarily from a freeway could be erected; in 1960 an Amendment provided existing signs could be enlarged, extended, reconstructed or.moved, subject to a three -fifths vote of the City Council. The Director of Planning stated that Ordinance 842 provided for a 16 square .toot sign to identify a business or service, and she felt the City Attorney should'have some authority totreconsider these Ordinances. The Director of Planning stated Long*s Cabinet Shop at 2nd and Roosevelt has a sign 3, x 60' across the front of $he building and requested this be considered under Ordinance 973, reconstructed to a height of 3D to 40 feet, which can be viewed from the Freeway, and recommended the approval of the construction of this sign, Moved by Colburn, seconded by Allen, the Director of Plannim91S recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. VICE MAYOR ALLEN stated that the old High Fifteen Cafe property at 15th and Highland was sold and a first class restaurant will be opened when the necessary renovations are completed. MOVED BY MORGAN, seconded by Allen, the meeting be closed. unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 11:15 p.m. ATTEST: Carried by MAYOR, IT TION CITY, CAL ORNIA 1/5/65