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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 01-15 CC MINBook 65/Page 106 1/15/85 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA January 15, 1985 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council m embers present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, McCabe, Post, Stafford, Interim City Attorney Tobin. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe, followed with invocation by Dr. I. Larry Clark, First Baptist Church of El Cajon. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, approval of the minutes of the regular m eeting of January 8, 1985 be laid over to January 22, 1985. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Morgan and Fire Chief Kimble presented silver certificates to Ron Coulter for his support and service to the Civil Defense Program over the years and to Hank Blevins of American Legion Post #255 for the funds furnished to the Fire Department for their special programs at Thanksgiving and Christmas. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Father Juan Acosta, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, and Pat Hart, General Contractor, were present to request waiver of permit fees for the restoration of St. Matthew's Church, a historic structure that was built in 1887—the same year that National City was incorporated. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the permit fees be waived. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,529, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN SUPPORT OF A SECOND ENTRANCE TO SAN DIEGO HARBOR." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,529 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,530, "RESOLUTION COMMENDING TOM HAMILTON FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS SUPERVISOR OF THE FIRST DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,530 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1/15/85-1, "An Ordinance pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of National City (GP-8-84 and ZC-9-84: Rezone property located at the NE corner of Sweetwater Road and Euclid Avenue; Applicant: David Malcolm) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1845 (1/8/85-1), "ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1831 AMENDING TITLE 17 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH FEES AND TO ALLOW FOR THE PERIODIC UPDATE OF FEES." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Ordinance No. 1845 (1/8/85-1) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 65/Page 107 1/15/85 Ordinance No. 1846 (1/8/85-2), "ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A NEW RESIDENTIAL ZONING CATEGORY OF RS—E (RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE—FAMILY ESTATE) A-2-84." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1846 (1/8/85-2) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1847 (1/8/85-3), "ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO THE LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZC-5-84 and ZC-7-84)." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Ordinance No. 1847 (1/8/85-3) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The Finance Officer's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 28, dated January 8, 1985, in the amount of $114,283.60 (Warrants Nos. 86221 through 86265) and PAYROLL for the period ending December 31, 1984 in the amount of $$385,041.67 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of Arnold Thomas Hiott was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL CITY AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE'S request for donation was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of this request and they be given $250 (not to be used for sponsorship). Carried by unanimous vote. THEO B. LAMB'S (Lamb Chevrolet) request, as one of the principal owners of 15 acres on National City Boulevard south of Rte. 54, that the land not be de —annexed from National City (it had come to his attention that there has been discussion concerning the possibility of Chula Vista's annexing property south of proposed Interchange 54 which will link 1-5 and 1-805) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the letter be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Cooper said this is part of what some people are proposing be part of the revised boundaries of Chula Vista and National City. Director of Planning Post said National City's SPHERE OF INFLUENCE will be heard in February at LAFCO and he could express Mr. Lamb's desire at the hearing. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, to leave the boundaries of the City as is. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION APPROVING A PROPOSED REORGANIZATION INCLUDING ANNEXATIONS TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND DETACHMENTS FROM THE LOWER SWEETWATER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT — ZONE 3 AND THE BONITA—SUNNYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, "Lower Sweetwater Reorganization" (LAFCO adopted the Resolution on December 3, 1984...the two areas to be annexed to National City consist of approximately 46 acres; one is approxim ately 10 acres and is north of the centerline of the future Sweetwater River Flood Control Channel and is within the right—of—way of Rte. 54, the other is County —owned and approximately 36 acres of unincorporated territory east of 1-805 adjacent to Plaza Bonita Shopping Center and lies within the flood plain of the Sweetwater River and eliminates an existing corridor of unincorporated land between National City and Chula Vista. The City of Chula Vista City Council is the designated conducting authority; they held a public hearing on January 8, 1985 and approved the reorganization) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. PLANNING COMMISSION — NOTICES OF DECISION Resolution No. 62-84, approving application for conditional use permit to allow the constructrion and operation of an automated car wash facility in conjunction with an existing self —serve gasoline station at 1601 East Eighth Street (Applicant: Shell Oil Company — CUP-1984-26) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, it be approved subject to all stipulations of staff and that there be free air and water. Carried, by the following vote,to—wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. Resolution No. 63-84, approving application for planned development permit to allow a drive—thru fast food restaurant within the 1800 block of Sweetwater Road, North Side (Applicant: Sillman/Wyman & Associates — Case File No. PD-8-84) was 1 I Book 65/Page 108 1/15/85 presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of PD-8-84. Discussion relative to this shopping center being developed piece by piece vs. the entire center and the fact that the shopping center's developers do not know when they will have possession of all the land. A question was raised regarding the driveway of this restaurant (Taco Bell) which appeared to end on the adjacent property. Director of Planning Post said they would not be given the permit if they did not have access to Sweetwater Road. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, the Director of Planning come back with a recommendation regarding development piece by piece or the over—all shopping center. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dal la, VanDeventer. Nays: Waters, Morgan. The Finance Director's CASH REPORT as of December 31, 1984 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to give him a breakdown on how much cash was at the Bank of America on April 1, 1984 and on January 1, 1985. The STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE'S recommendations to remove the following trees at: 510-518 "I" Avenue (Aguirre, Real Estate Network), with $15 to be paid to City Finance Dept. for replacement of one tree and 1602 Rachael Avenue (Agarma), with payment of $30 to City Finance Dept. for two replacement trees was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the recommendations. Mayor Morgan asked the Director of Planning to make a note to check Rachael between 16th and 18th Streets. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe introduced DAVE ADAMS who started yesterday as Administrative Aide under our PR Concept. City Manager McCabe requested an Executive Session re Personnel at completion of the agenda. CITY ATTORNEY No report. OTHER STAFF No reports. MAYOR Mayor Morgan asked the City Attorney if there was any reason why we cannot move ahead on that property (La Morena Liquor Store). Interim City Attorney Tobin replied he did not recall the Mayor's asking about La Morena; once the matter is set for hearing, then there would be a time frame of about 90 days; if it is unoccupied, it might be Tess than 90 days. Mayor Morgan asked if closing a street that people were using on the request of one man so he could build was really legal. Interim City Attorney said he did not understand the question. Councilman Dalla said the Mayor was referring to 12th and Wilson; and asked what made that any different from Lamb Chevrolet's asking to have "A" Avenue closed —it was used by many people. Mayor Morgan addressed the Interim City Attorney, saying Mike (Councilman Dalla) wrote me a pretty stiff letter and I turned it over to you. Mr. Tobin said the letter speaks for itself and he did not find any fault with it. Councilman Dalla requested the City Clerk read the letter into the record. "January 3, 1985 To: Kile Morgan, Mayor From: Michael Dalla, Councilman Subject: Your December 18th Meeting with The Attorney representing Downtown Business Interests Against the City "During the December 91 City Council meeting you publicly announced that Don M c Lean had withdrawn from consideration as counsel for the City's Community Development Commission. The December 13th edition of the STAR NEWS then reported that Don McLean had been retained by the Downtown Businesses to represent them AGAINST the City. On December 18 you met privately in your office with Don McLean. Book 65/Page 109 1/15/85 "Irrespective of the subject of that meeting, I'm concerned that the Mayor of the City would even consider meeting privately with the attorney representing outside business interests against the citizens and the public treasury of National City." CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Waters asked to have parcel no. 560-143-36 withdrawn from bid when the Real Estate Committee meets; the adjoining property owner had the property fenced and blacktopped in 1977 and has been renting it since; there was a cloud; no one ever gave him permission to use it; only Council has that authority. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, Parcel No. 560-143-36, 23,000 square ft., be withdrawn from going out to bid and be referred to the City Attorney to look into the matter and find out how much it cost and see that the City Council gets a report back and advice on what to do. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Cooper spoke of the poor condition of some of the City streets, saying National City Boulevard from 8th to Osborne and 4th Street are in terrible condition. Mayor Morgan said Highland south of 30th Street is also very bad; it will take $I million to get these streets back in shape. Councilman Cooper said he was very disturbed about the abandoned cars that are not being marked; there is one on "I" Avenue that has been there for five weeks; let's get some of these abandoned cars off the streets. Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session for Personnel at 4:52 p.m. Council reconvened at 5:51 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the meeting be adjourned. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:52 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of Corrections No corrections AY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA NOTE: Due to a faulty tape, the first 22 minutes only of this meeting are recorded.