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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 07-14 CC MINBook 68/Page 190 7/14/87 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 14, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, Eiser, Mc Cabe, Post, Stafford. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Mc Cabe, followed with invocation by Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 1987, the adjourned meeting of June 23, 1987 held on July 7, 1987 and the regular meeting of July 7, 1987 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS PERSONNEL Mayor Waters read a letter from the National City Post Office commending Animal Control Officer George Harlan for his professionalism and dedication. The Mayor presented a plaque to Mr. Harlan on behalf of the Post Office. Arthur Rosenberg, Supervisor, Mail and Delivery, and Richard Esinger, Asst. Post Master, National City Post Office were present and expressed appreciation for Mr.Harlan's dedication and cooperation with the Post Office. PERSONNEL Mayor Waters presented a Certificate of Recognition to National City Police Officer John S. Murray in recognition of his outstanding achievement and his use of professional judgment in apprehending a fleeing suspect in an attempted murder and robbery. Acting Capt. Deese was present and commended Officer Murray for taking the suspects in without injury to anyone. Mayor Waters presented a plaque to Tony McCune (McCune Chrysler —Plymouth) for being nam ed a "Goalbuster" by the Boy Scouts of America; this year the Boy Scouts of America made the most money in the history of the organization. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS BD COMM PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that James Grier, Jr. be appointed to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this appointment. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS POST OFFICE — POLICE PROTECTION — PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNS — FLOOD CONTROL CHARLES E. WIL LIA MS, 1615 Palm Ave. was present and complained that: the Post Office lost his Social Security check and it took four months to get it; he called Mr. Rosenberg at the Post Office, but his calls were never returned; if the Police Dept. responds in two hours, you are lucky; he has seen drugs being sold across the street from his house; he called the Police, but by the time they got there, it was too late; he has called Council members at different times, but they don't show up; there was a hit—and—run on Palm Ave. a week ago and three cars were hit; if you hit the stop light at Plaza, you can go clear to 18th St. without stopping; there should be a stop sign at 17th & Palm; there is a church in the area which holds Bingo on Wednesday nights; they are out in the parking lot drinking, throwing beer bottles over the fence and smoking pot; there is a drain on the church property that has been plugged up for six weeks. Mr. Williams was advised that these things are being referred to the City Manager. Book 68/Page 191 7/14/87 POLICE PROTECTION HAROLD REYNOLDS (manager of car wash at 2nd & Highland) was present and said people are shooting at cars as they go by; there are three or four cars each week with windows shot out; he has been told there's no use in making a report because the Police don't d�ohpanything about it; he has been threatened; two weeks ago he caught some guys /were trying to pry open his safe with chisels and screwdrivers; Police response time is from two to four hours or longer; National City people are paying the Police Officers' wages, and they don't respond; backyards are being used for restrooms. Mr. Reynolds was advised that if the Police do not respond, he should write down the date and time so the City Manager can listen to the Police tapes and check the Police schedule on that date. PUBLIC HEARINGS MUNI CODE 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on proposed amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code relating to specific uses, regulations and procedures. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed Code Amendments; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's recommendation. TESTIM ONY: Barry Wright, 2733 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, was present and protested amendment No. 23 (prohibiting the use of shipping containers and truck trailers for storage). ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, Item 9 (deleting storage yards as a prohibited use in ML zones) be approved and Item 23 (prohibiting use of shipping containers and truck trailers for storage) be modified so that in certain cases they can be approved on a temporary basis. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Item 6 (requiring a minimum lot size of 20,000 sq. ft. and a minimum street frontage of 100' for sales lots for automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, or similar vehicles) be modified to a 10,000 sq. ft. lot requirement and exclude the requirement for a 100' frontage. Motion and second were withdrawn. Moved by Cooper, we strike No. 6 from the Land Use Code. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Item 6A be modified to a 10,000 sq. ft. lot requirement, the requirement for a 100' frontage be excluded, and 6B (If the use of property as an automobile sales lot ceases at any time, any future use of the property shall comply with the lot size requirements of this section) be deleted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Item 18 (Discontinuance of a non —conforming use for more than six or more consecutive calendar months, rather than the existing twelve or more consecutive calendar months would forfeit any rights to continue the non—conconforming use) be deleted and leave it at twelve months as it stands now. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, Item 22 (providing that flag poles be regulated in the same manner as pole signs) be deleted. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Public Hearing be closed, and the amendments (except No. 22) be adopted with the approved changes. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters called a recess at 8:27 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:37 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalia, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. BUDGET FY87-88 — SCHOOL 19. SUBJECT: A letter from Dr. Gary Smith, Superintendent, National School District, requesting financial support for students to attend the Young Astronauts International Sum mer Jamboree in Japan. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIM ON Y: Joe Welch (teacher, John Otis School) was present and introduced two of the three children and answered Council's questions. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, we contribute ;250. Carried by unanimous vote. 1 I J Book 68/Page 192 7/14/87 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,358 through 15.361) Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCE MGIMT — CITY FACILITY/LAS PALMAS GYMNASIUM 2. Resolution No. 15,358, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING CAMACHO RECREATION CENTER REVOLVING FUND." (using fees collected from athletic leagues at Camacho Recreation Center) Adopted. See above. AREA DEVELOPMENT 3. Resolution No. 15,359, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT GRANT." Adopted. See above. 4. Resolution No. 15,360, "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88." Adopted. See above. DEED — FLOOD CONTROL 5. Resolution No. 15,361, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR A STORM DRAIN FROM SWEETWATER PLAZA EAST, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP." Adopted. See above. OLD BUSINESS BUDGET FY87-88 6. SUBJECT: Consideration of the Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City establishing Plan Check Revolving Fund, Resolution No. 15,326. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Resolution be adopted as submitted. A CTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of Resolution No. 15,326, the City Manager to come back with a report in one year to see how this is working out. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGIIIT 7. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 01, dated July 7, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $109,427.13 (Warrants Nos. 97218 through 98278 [except 97219-972281). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the bills be ratified. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. CLAIMS 8. SUBJECT: The Claim for Damages of Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Insurance Co. and 9. The Claim for Damages of lone Campbell. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. PERMITS AND LICENSES 10. SUBJECT: Application for Person Transfer, Type 41, On —sale Beer and Wine License, authorizing the sale of beer and wine for consumption on a bona fide public eating place, plus the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold; Applicant: Sen Sing, Inc., Yon —Pon Wong, sole officer, dba Oriental Cafe, 39 E. 7th St. RECOMMENDATION: Police, Planning and Building Departments state no grounds for objection. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 68/Page 193 7/14/87 OTHER BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 11. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision, Planning Commission Resolution No. 22-87, approving a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an automotive clutch rebuilding facility at 101-111 E. 18th St.; Applicant: Daniel Levine; Case File No. CUP-1987-4. RECOM MEND MENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve the application; staff concurs with the action of the Planning Com mission and recom mends that the Notice of Decision be filed. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman VanDeventer said he would abstain because Mr. Levine is leasing this building from him. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 12. SUB JE CT: Notice of Decision, Planning Commission Resolution No. 21-87, approving a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of used carpeting and floor covering at 1469 Plaza Blvd.; Applicant: W. A. Bohart, Jr.; Case File No. C U P-1987-6. RECOM MENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve the application; staff concurs with the action of the Planning Commission and recom mended that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, this be set for public hearing (August 11). Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCE 13. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision, Planning Commission Resolution No. 23-87, approving a Zone Variance Application for conversion of a residential structure of historical character to non—residential use (offices), with four off—street parking spaces in lieu of the required seven spaces at 437 "G" Ave.; Applicant: John H. Oschner; Case File No. Z-4-87/CP-1-87. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve subject to 18 conditions; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed and that the proposed plans for conversion of the structure be approved. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, this be set for public hearing (August 11). Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCE MGMT 14. SUBJECT: The Finance Director's report on Spending Limitation (Prop 4/Gann Initiative). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council consider an election to change the City's spending limitation either in the November, 1987 or June, 1988 election. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by VanDeventer, we proceed with whatever steps are necessary to have the initiative put on the June , 1988 ballot to increase our limit which in reality is not asking for additional taxation but allowing us to put to use those taxes that we are presently collecting. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL POLICY 15. SUBJECT: The Administrative Assistant's report on City Council Policy Manual. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends that Council adopt the Council Policy Manual format and text as a guide for decisions on related matters. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC RELATIONS 16. SUB J E CT: The Administrative Assistant's request for Council approval of a Holiday Issue of "National City Today". RECOM MENDATION: Staff recom mends that if Council desires, this be approved. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 68/Page 193(R) 7/14/87 OTHER BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 11. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision, Planning Commission Resolution No. 22-87, approving a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an automotive clutch rebuilding facility at 101-111 E. 18th St.; Applicant: Daniel Levine; Case File No. CUP-1987-4. R E C O M MEND A TI O N: The Planning Commission voted to approve the application; staff concurs with the action of the Planning Com mission and recom mends that the Notice of Decision be filed. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman VanDeventer said he would abstain because Mr. Levine is presently leasing from him. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 12. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision, Planning Commission Resolution No. 21-87, approving a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of used carpeting and floor covering at 1469 Plaza Blvd.; Applicant: W. A. Bohart, Jr.; Case File No. C U P-1987-6. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve the application; staff concurs with the action of the Nanning Com mission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, this be set for public hearing (August 11). Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCE 13. SUB JE CT: Notice of Decision, Planning Commission Resolution No. 23-87, approving a Zone Variance Application for conversion of a residential structure of historical character to non—residential use (offices), with four off—street parking spaces in lieu of the required seven spaces at 437 "G" Ave.; Applicant: John H. Oschner; Case File No. Z-4-87/CP-1-87. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve subject to 18 conditions; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed and that the proposed plans for conversion of the structure be approved. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, this be set for public hearing (August 11). Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCE MGMT 14. SUBJECT: The Finance Director's report on Spending Limitation (Prop 4/Gann Initiative). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council consider an election to change the City's spending limitation either in the November, 1987 or June, 1988 election. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by VanDeventer, we proceed with whatever steps are necessary to have the initiative put on the June , 1988 ballot to increase our limit which in reality is not asking for additional taxation but allowing us to put to use those taxes that we are presently collecting. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL POLICY 15. SUBJECT: The Administrative Assistant's report on City Council Policy Manual. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recom mends that Council adopt the Council Policy Manual format and text as a guide for decisions on related matters. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC RELATIONS 16. SUB JE CT: The Administrative Assistant's request for Council approval of a Holiday Issue of "National City Today". RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that if Council desires, this be approved. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 68/Page 194 7/14/87 I CITY OWNED PROPERTY — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 17. SUB J E CT: The City Engineer's report on demoliton schedule, Euclid Ave. project, 16th St. to 20th St. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the report be approved as outlined. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman Pruitt waid he would abstain because two of these properties abut his home. ACTION: Although THERE WAS NO MOTION OR SECOND, Council voted to approve the Engineer's recommendation by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, staff be directed to bring back a report in three weeks on the status of the ones that are left in the second category (1625 Orange Ave.; 1731 Orange Ave.; 1731 A Orange Ave.; 1731 B Orange Ave.; 2340 E. 18th St.; 2404 E. 18th St.), what their rent status is, if they are behind, caught up or what. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK — ELECTION 18. SUBJECT: The City Attorney's report on appointive office of City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, this be held over one week. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR BUDGET FY87-88 — SCHOOL 19. SUB JE CT: A I etter from Dr. Gary Smith, District Superintendent, National School District, requesting financial support for students to attend the Young Astronauts International Sum mer Jamboree in Japan. See above. COMMUNITY PROMOTION — CENTENNIAL Mayor Waters spoke of Mrs. Boss' wall at Plaza & Palm, saying it has been graffitied by a group called "Spit", and he feels the wall should be painted over. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, this item be put on next week's agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL MUNI CODE Councilman VanDeventer said we have no Ordinance relating to hedges; some people have "forests" and people can hide in them; he would like some type of Ordinance limiting the height of hedges brought back to Council. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the City Attorney bring back such an Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote. SIDEWALKS, CURBS, GUTTERS Vice Mayor Cooper inquired if the 50/50 sidewalk program is still going on. City Engineer Stafford said the 50/50 sidewalk program is still in effect on an as — requested basis. Mr. Cooper asked the Engineer to take a look at the sidewalk on "K" Ave., between 6th & 8th Streets; a lot of older people live up there and the sidewalks are in disrepair. Councilman Dalla said recently a gentleman appeared before Council regarding a marathon run for peace and the City indicated a willingness to work with them in their run through the City; the day of the race came and went and no runner showed up; the Police Dept. found out that the run had been cancelled and we had not been notified. Mayor Waters said last time the runner showed up and we didn't. STREET LIGHTS Councilman Pruitt said he would like to know, within the next two weeks, how many street lights SDG&E has installed, how many lights they are obligated to install and what the balance is that we can still seek obligation for, of the total number that has been allotted. Book 68/Page 195 7/14/87 POLICE PROTECTION Mayor Waters said he and the City Manager went out yesterday and watched the operations of the Police Dept. in regard to a search for a lost child; they put in a lot of effort and were successful. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., July 21, 1987. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:30 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of July 21, 1987. Corrections No corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA