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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 07-08 CC MINBook 67/Page 92 7/8/86 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA July 8, 1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, Eiser, McCabe, Principal Planner Ray, Stafford. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe, followed with invocation by the Rev. Kirby Pickus, First United Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 24, 1986 be approved as revised. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FREEWAY/HIGHWAY WARREN NEILSON, 3885 Birch St., San Diego, was present and displayed a map of a revised plan for Route 252; and said he asked the San Diego City Council to place the matter on the ballot and encouraged Council to support a compromise such as this. RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Morgan suggested that Mr. Neilson speak to Councilmen Cooper and Dalla and show them how Route 252 would tie into 1-5 and 805. ACTION: None. PROPERTY ABATEMENT JULIAN HARMSTON, 2917 "L" Ave., was present and said Council gave him until July 14 to abate the public nuisance on his property; he rented a truck and hauled two loads to the dump; he did not get his disability check this month and cannot afford to rent another truck, and requested another 30—day extension. RECOMMENDATION: Fire Chief Kimble said Mr. Harmston has been making an effort and he would not object to another extension. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of a 30— day extension. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. PARKING/TRAFFIC DAVID WIGNALL, 2829 E. 11th St., was present and said he circulated a petition requesting a Permit Parking District in his neighborhood, and most of the residents in the area signed the petition; City staff has been very helpful, but he was told it would take four months to get this through, and if he wanted to get the time shortened, he should go before Council. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to check on this and see if it can be put through in less time. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEALTH/COUNTY — FEES — CONTRACT 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1858 and adopting San Diego County Health Department Ordinance No. 7142 related to sanitation, land use and inspection fees, to adjust fees related to services rendered by County staff. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the public hearing be closed and staffs recommendation be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Book 67/Page 93 7/8/86 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Consent Resolutions 2 through 7 (Resolutions Nos. 15,008 through 15,013) Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan said he would abstain on No. 2. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the Consent Resolutions with the exception of 7. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET 2. Resolution No. 15,008, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT FOUR LOCATIONS WITHIN NATIONAL CITY." (Lanoitan Ave., north of 16th St.; "I" Ave., 18th — 20th; "O" Ave., north of 14th St.; 12th St., east of McKinley Ave.) Adopted. Abstaining: Morgan. See above. GENERAL PLAN — ZONING — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 3. Resolution No. 15,009, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN (GP-1-86 AND ZC-1-86)." (from CL to RM-3—PD, property on west side of Palm, 190' north of 4th; from CL to IP, property on east side of Palm, 500' north of 4th; from RS-2 to IC, property on east side of Palm, 100' north of 4th St.) Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — SUBDIVISION — DRIVEWAY 4. Resolution No. 15,010, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, FAMPEL OF SAN DIEGO, INC. AND DEL RIO CORPORATION FOR COMMON DRIVEWAY PAVEMENTS." (Serving Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7, Casa Bonita Subdivision) Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — SUBDIVISION — FLOOD CONTROL 5. Resolution No. 15,011, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, FAMPEL OF SAN DIEGO, INC. AND DEL RIO CORPORATION FOR A CONCRETE DRAINAGE DITCH." (East boundary of Casas Bonita Subdivision) Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — SUBDIVISION 6. Resolution No. 15,012, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, FAMPEL OF SAN DIEGO, INC. AND DEL RIO CORPORATION FOR MONUMENTATION OF CASA BONITA SUBDIVISION." (Sweetwater Rd., east of Freeway 805) Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — WASTEWATER MGMT 7. Resolution No. 15,013, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SWEETWATER AUTHORITY FOR SEWER SERVICES BILLING AND COLLECTION." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 15.013 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. (RESOLUTIONS NOT A PART OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS) BUDGET FY86-87 — ELECTION NOVEMBER 1986 — POLICE PROTECTION — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 8. Resolution No. 15,014, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS." RECOMMENDATION: CIP Committee recommends a measure on the November 1986 ballot for bonds, minimum amount of $6 million. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Mayor Morgan spoke of his service station at 8th & Roosevelt, and inquired if there would be a problem with his voting on this. City Attorney Eiser said if there was a material, financial effect on the property, the Mayor should abstain; the only way to tell for sure would be to request an opinion from the FP PC. Mayor Morgan said he would like to vote against this. City Attorney Eiser said that would be participating in the decision and would not be the same as an abstention. Book 67/Page 94 7/8/86 ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of staff's recom mendation of $6 million, and Resolution No. 15,014 be adopted. Councilman Dalla suggested that Council consider $6.5 million bond issue, which would include any additional funds that may be needed for extra footing to allow for the possibility of a third floor in the future. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of this recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 1986 9. Resolution No. 15,015, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1986 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. (One Mayor and two members of the City Council)" Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 15,015 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 1986 10. Resolution No. 15,016, "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONDUCT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1986 AND TO CONSOLIDATE THAT ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DAY." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 15,016 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 1986 11. Resolution No. 15,017, "A Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to conduct a special election of the City of National City on Tuesday, November 4, 1986 and to consolidate that election with the statewide general election to be held on the same day." RECOMMENDATION: City Attorney Eiser recom mended this Resolution be dropped from the agenda. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, this Resolution be dropped from the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 1986 12. Resolution No. 15,018, "A Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to conduct a special election of the City of National City on Tuesday, November 4, 1986 and to consolidate that election with the statewide general election to be held on the same day." RECOMMENDATION: City Attorney Eiser recommended this Resolution be dropped from the agenda. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this Resolution be dropped from the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. PERSONNEL BEN — RET — POLICE PROTECTION Resolution No. 15,019, "RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISION AND EXTENSION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION." (one—year extension, July 1, 1986 through June 30, 1988) Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 15,019 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper, Morgan. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ZONING — GENERAL PLAN 13. "An Ordinance rezoning certain parcels of real property pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of National City. (GP-1-86 and ZC-1-86)" (from CL to RM-3—PD, property on west side of Palm, 190' north 'of 4th; from CL to IP, property on east side of Palm, 500' north of 4th; from RS-2 to IC, property on east side of Palm, 100' north of 4th) ZONING — MUNI CODE — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 14. "An Ordinance of the City of National City amending Ordinance No. 1503 and Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code to establish regulations for automotive and truck repair establishments and other uses located within manufacturing and industrial zones." Book 67/Page 95 7/8/86 CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Mayor Morgan and Vice Mayor Van Deventer stepped down and sat in the audience. Councilman Cooper remained as a result of random selection at the meeting of June 24, allowing his participation in order that there would be a quorum. TESTIM ONY: Steve Schwartz (Attorney representing property owners whose property might be affected by this Ordinance, said this Ordinance suggests there will be a problem with existing businesses. If an existing lease expires, would the City require a C UP for the new tenant? Mr. Schwartz asked Council to refer this matter to staff for review and consideration.) Mario Cioe (Council agreed to a lot size of 7,500 sq. ft. and six parking spaces, one space for each 800 sq. ft. of building area; if the tenant violates the Code, the City cites the owner.) Jim Beauchamp (Part of the problem could be solved with angle parking.) Dick Plum lee (Many of the lots on the west side are only 25' lots; in many cases, it would require three Tots to have a minimum lot size of 7,500 sq. ft.; the people on the west side could not afford to replace their homes if they sell them for fair market value; Council or staff needs to review the whole west side area to see what they can do to help those people.) Alton Beauchamp (The analysis of parking violations is not clear as to what the violations are. Councilman Waters (Referred to a petition signed by 22 residents of the area requesting something be done about the parking problem, and said according to department records, there have been 169 violations west of National City Blvd. in the past year; this is because we have allowed businesses to go in without adequate off— street parking.) Jim Beauchamp (Volunteered to work with staff on angle parking and was advised this would be brought up at the Traffic Safety Committee meeting next month.) Fred Hlawatsch (Suggested that the situation be analyzed with the point of view that eventually the entire area would be non— residential.) ACTION: None. Mayor Morgan and Vice Mayor VanDeventer returned to their places at Council. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION HEALTH/COUNTY — FEES 15. Ordinance No. 1887, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING SAN DIEGO COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 7142 (NEW SERIES) RELATING TO HEALTH, SANITATION AND LAND USE FEES, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1858." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Ordinance No. 1887 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to — wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. DEVELOPER FEES 16. Ordinance No. 1888, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 1622 AND 1704, AMENDING CHAPTER 4.34 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION 18.88.060 TO CHAPTER 18.88 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES FEES." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1888 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to — wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGIIIT 17. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 53, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $309,464.50 (Warrants 92607 through 92689), and Certification of Payroll for the period ending June 30, 1986 in the amount of $330,772.74. RECOMMENDATION: Ratification of the Warrants. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Warrants ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Payroll ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Book 67/Page 96 7/8/86 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TEMPORARY USE PERMIT/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 18. SUBJECT: Request from the Bay Plaza Merchants' Association for their grand opening celebration for Bay Plaza Shopping Center to publicize the official grand opening from July 10, 1986 through July 12, 1986, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. RECOM MENDATION: Approval subject to conditions of the Fire Dept. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman Cooper said he would abstain because his home adjoins this property. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of this request. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Cooper. PARKING/TRAFFIC 19. SUBJECT: Report and Recommendations of Traffic Safety Committee Meeting of June 11, 1986. RECOMMENDATION: Traffic Safety Committee and staff recommend this report be received and filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of staff's recommendation relating to signs to be installed for $3,526. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, we eliminate a traffic signal on Plaza Blvd., between Highland Ave. and "L" Ave. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF STREET City Engineer Stafford requested Council approval of his request for a detour on Harbison Ave. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. M AYOR LANDSCAPING Mayor Morgan requested a copy of the Ordinance giving the City the authority to put in landscaping around apartment buildings. Principal Planner Ray said he would check into it tomorrow. CITY COUNCIL STREET CLOSING Councilman Waters spoke of the buildings that were torn down in South Bay Plaza, saying it appears that the street that used to come through from Edgemere into the Plaza will no longer exist. City Engineer Stafford said that is correct. Mr. Waters inquired about the area between a house and the apartment building by Edgemere. City Engineer Stafford said he believes that belongs to the City, but he will check the plat and bring back a report. BUDGET FY86-87 20. SUBJECT: Reconsideration of $20,000 Budget Allocation. Councilman Waters requested that the City Clerk read into the record his memo of July 3: "July 3, 1986 "TO: Mayor and City Council "FROM: Councilman Waters "SUBJECT: $20,000 Budgeted Item of Mine "At the last Council meeting, I mentioned to you that I wanted to use the full $20,000 for dusk to dawn lights. I want to make a slight change. I had a request from a member of the National City Centennial Comrittee, to support a project similar to Mrs. Kimball's, the wife of the finder of our City, who planted 100 trees for the children of our community. As chairman of this project, she seeks financial assistance in the planting of 100 trees in all of our City's schools during the up and coming centennial celebration, in recognition of Mrs. Frank Kimball's accomplishments in 1887. To my knowledge, she has permission to do so. Book 67/Page 97 7/8/86 "1 want to take $1,000 from that $20,000, to purchase 100 trees and leave the remaining $19,000 for the dusk to dawn lighting project that 1 suggested at the last Council meeting. I would also like to have Jim Ruiz give her guidance on what trees are acceptable to be planted within the City. "I appreciate your consideration of this request. "(s)George H. Waters "Councilman" PERSONNEL Vice Mayor VanDeventer said during budget hearings, we received a report regarding our use of temporary inspectors; the City Engineer gave Council sufficient information to justify the funding of a full—time inspector for one year. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of a full—time inspector (on a temporary basis). City Engineer Stafford said we have a good candidate for the position, but he doesn't feel a temporary position would be a good incentive; he would prefer not to create the position, and keep this individual on as a contract inspector. Mayor Morgan requested this be laid over for one week. BUDGET FY86-87 Councilman Dalla spoke of Mr. Waters' request to use $1,000 for trees, saying there should be a motion to reconsider. City Attorney Eiser said if this was approved by motion, there should be a motion to reconsider. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, we bring this back for reconsideration and approve the expenditure. Vice Mayor VanDeventer said he read in the newspaper that the individual in charge of this project was short $1,500; he would like to add $500 from his account. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, this be included in the motion. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., July 15, 1986. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:43 p.m. d l� CITY CLERIC•' The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of July 22, 1986. Corrections No corre tions 0 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA