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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 07-24 CC ADJ MINBook 64 Page 218 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 24, 1984 The adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent; None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, McCabe, Acting City Engineer Onley, Post, Interim City Attorney Tobin. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe (one minute of silent prayer for the McConald's victims), followed with invocation by the Rev. Ray Beeman, Lincoln Acres Community Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of Ju y 17, 1984. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager McCabe introduced Interim City Attorney Dan Tobin of Knutson, Tobin, Meyer & Shannon, saying Mr. Tobin has been the Asst. City Attorney in La Mesa since 1967. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the City atc .s_intPx ,.s* ppi ent. ''C�rried by unanittous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Proclamation be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation declaring the week of August 1 through 8, 1984 as "NATIONAL CLOWN WEEK" was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Dottie Streenz. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS Mayor Morgan's recommended appointment of Vincent Reynolds to the Library Board of Trustees was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this appointment. Carried by unanimous vote. San Diego City Councilman Ed Struiksma and Jack Limber (General Counsel for MTDB and a representative of SANDAG) were present and spoke of the new Transit Plan, saying this represents 17 months of work by National City and other jurisdictions dealing with transit reorganization (See Document No. 70754); in particular it calls for the assumption cf San Diego Transit by MTDB, the expansion of the MTDB Board, which would mean permanent representation for National City on the MTDB Board instead of representation on a rotational basis. Councilman Struiksma briefly outlined the plan and answered Council's questions. Mayor Morgan said National City has a good transit system; he is not sure we should go into something where we would have to divide up our revenue with someone outside the City. Councilman Struiksma replied the City's service would remain the same and the City would retain local control; they are trying to ensure and guarantee the regional route system. Mayor Morgan said they way he understands it, they will take some of the money that comes into National City to help other areas that don't pay as well. Councilman Struiksma said the City is already paying 11% off the top, 1% to SANDAG and 10% to MTDB; that will not change; what t2. Mayor is referring to basically applied to cities that will be coming into the system and are not currently paying that 11%. Discussion. Mr. Limber said additional funds required of cities would be those funds that are currently being paid under the City's contract with San 7/24/84 Book 64 Page 219 Diego Transit; each of the cities that has a regional route running through it has a contract with San Diego Transit; the SANDAG formula would essentially say that same amount of money being paid for regional services to date, or 5%, whichever is greater; those funds would go to MTDB and MTDB would act as contracting administrator. Further discussion. Mr. Limber continued, each city would have its own board member; in addition, each city would be authorized, but not required, tc contract with MTDB for local services. Bob Arthur, National City Transit, was present and said he feels there would be adequate control; there are enough safeguards; basically National City is paying nothing for regional service.; they would pay what they are currently paying or 5% (about $32,000 per year); that would not cause any serious problems. Further discussion. Mayor Morgan said he is not ready to vote on this; he would like the City Attorney to look at it. Further discussion re possible liabilities to the cities. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, the plan be approved in concept so the plan may be taken to the Legislature. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS JANIS STRANGMAN, 3309 Cypress, was present representing the three employee associations (MEA, FCA and Fireman's Assoc.), and requested a donation of $250 toward the cost of a joint association picnic next month. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the City contribute $250 for the employees. Carried by unanimous vote. DANNY FLORES (Sweetwater High School Marching Band), was present and requested a City contribution toward new uniforms for the band; their present uniforms are 20 years old; they had a fund raiser, but did not get a good response. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the City contribute $250 to the Sweetwater Marching Band. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Cooper said Sweetwater High School has not participated in the Maytime Band Review the past few years because their uniforms were shabby. Councilman Van Deventer reported the Sweetwater High School Football Team is trying to raise money to send the team to Hawaii. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the City contribute $250 to the Sweetwater High Football Team. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS The CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING on. APPEAL of PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL of APPLICATION for ZONE VARIANCE to ALLOW SUBDIVISION of 1.34 ACRES into 8 RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PARCELS, 3 of which will be landlocked with easement access over common driveway across 2 adjacent parcels, and 1 parcel with access via easement only located within the 3700 block of Sweetwater Rd., South side, Applicant: Boy Scouts of America, Z-2-84, and the CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING on APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL of TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP for the SUBDIVISION of 1.34 ACRES into 8 RESIDENTIAL PARCELS within the 3700 block of Sweetwater Rd., South side, Applicant: Boy Scouts of America, Case File No. S-1-84 (On June 26, 1984, Council continued this public hearing until all Council members could vote; this Zone Variance is being processed to allow the creation of 3 parcels that will not have frontage on a dedicated street with access to be provided via permanent right of access easement, and to allow residential driveways on an arterial street [Sweetwater Rd.] where other access to the property exists; the Planning Commission's denial of this variance was for the reason that the applicant failed to show that the strict application of the zoning regulations would deprive this property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the same zone and vicinity; access to these parcels was originally via a common driveway being less than 32' in width; staff is of the opinion that a 32' wide driveway with parking limited to one side only and recording a maintenance agreement that adequate access 7/24/84 Book 64 Page 220 can be provided for all parcels; applicant requests waiver of under - grounding of existing overhead power cable TV and telephone lines; the requirement for undergrounding utility service wires applies only to new service wires required to service a dwelling [See Document No. 70755] were held at this time. planning Director Post said the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of re -design of the map so the parcels would take access on Calmoor Way instead of Sweetwater Rd. Interim City Attorney Tobin reported he is the general counsel for the San Diego County Council of the Boy Scouts of America; they have not had any conversation on this item and he has not given any advice. CHARLES SMITH (San Diego County Council, Boy Scouts of America), 55 E. Sierra Way, Chula Vista, was present and said they have worked with the Planning Commission to redo some things and they feel they have alleviated some of Council's concerns. DAN BIGGS (Engineer on the project), 2727 Hoover Ave., was present and displayed renderings of the project with the proposed changes (one showing 40' wide driveways and another showing 32' wide driveways). Councilman Cooper said 40' driveways would encourage people to park motor homes on the street; it's too wide. Mr. Biggs continued, the 32' driveway is wider than necessary, but it would allow cars to drive in both directions and parking along one side; they would prefer this to the 40' width. Planning Director Post said staff's position is if Council moves in favor of this map, they would recommend 32' wide pavement. Discussion re the number of parking spaces available. Mr. Biggs continued, they are requesting a waiver of underground utility lines along Sweetwater Rd.; it would be a burden to underground them; on -site utility lines will be undergrounded. Planning Director Post said the Code only requires undergrounding for wires that would serve individual units. No one else was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Van Deventer; seconded by Cooper, the Public Hearings (Z-2-84 and S-1-84) be closed, and these items be approved with the 32' right-of-way, with all conditions as handed down at the first public hearing, and the under - grounding as presented by Mr. Biggs, the motion include the findings in support of Zone Variance (amendea motion). Councilman Dalla said we are counting garages as parking spaces, but most garages are not kept in such a state to accommodate the number of cars they are designed for; last Friday there were 37 cars parked on the street on Calmoor Way; this might be a mistake. Discussion. The City Clerk read into the record the findings in support of the Zone Variance (See Document No. 70756). Discussion. Amended motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Della. Councilman Van Deventer recognized newly appointed member of the Library Board of Trustees, Vincent Reynolds, who was present in the audience. Mr. Reynolds said he was very pleased and thanked the Mayor for this appointment and Council for their support. The PUBLIC HEARING on APPEAL of PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL of CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to ALLOW DEVELOPMENT of a TWO-STORY, 51-UNIT MOTEL on property located immediately East of I-805 and South of Plaza Blvd., Case File No. CUP-1984-10 and the PUBLIC HEARING on APPEAL of PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL of PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to ALLOW DEVELOPMENT of a WO -STORY, 51-UNIT MOTEL on property located immediately East of 1-805 and South of Plaza Blvd., PD-5-84 (Ordinance No. 1805 requires that any proposal for construction of a motel shall require issuance of a CUP to ensure that motel developments are of high quality and of good architectural design; this is a companion case to Planned Development Permit No. 5-84 to allow development of a two- story, 51-unit motel on property located between Plaza Blvd. and 14th St., West side of Grove St., between McDonald's Restaurant and I-805; the Planning Commission directed their attention to the quality and architectural design of the project to ensure that the intent and purpose of the Motel -Planned Development Combining Zone is being 7/24/84 Book 64 Page 221 satisfied; the details of project development, including access, effect upon adjacent and abutting properties, and project desirability to the public convenience and welfare, was considered in conjunction with the Planned Development Permit for this project; the project is in compliance with all standards for motel development as set forth in Ordinance No. 1805; the motel will have a swimming pool and off-street parking facilities to accommodate 56 automobiles; plans submitted indicate this building will be Spanish -style architecture; roof will be of California Mission style tile; exterior surface of all building walls will be surfaced with Mission style stucco finish and insert sections of Mexican clay tile; the site is presently vacant and unimproved; access to the project site is from Grove St. via a 27' wide easement through the parking lot of McDonald's Restaurant; the Planning Commission imposed three conditions for approval [See Document No. 70757]; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval) were held at this time. Planning Director Post said the Planning Commission recommends approval. DAVE SNYDER, 1450 University, San Diego, was present to answer Council's questions. Vice Mayor Waters said he would not support this unless he is guaranteed the traffic signal at Plaza & Grove will be operational at the time the project opens; the motel project is responsible for 50% of the cost of the light and the shopping center is responsible for 20% of the cost. Acting City Engineer Onley said the City's share would amount to $24-25,000. Mr. Snyder said the Fire Dept. has requested they build a decorator steel gate for emergency access and they (Fire Dept.) would have the only key. Councilman Van Deventer said he would like the fence to be faced with woven wire to prevent trash from blowing through. Mr. Snyder said that would not be a problem. Discussion re ingress and egress. Councilman Dalla inquired as to the maximum number of units allowed on this parcel. Planning Director Post replied the Ordinance does not have a maximum number of units. Further discussion. Councilman Van Deventer expressed concern about the South fence, saying he would want to make sure the 6' is from the highest point and not the lowest point. Mr. Snyder said that would not be a problem. No one else was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the Public Hearing be closed, the CUP and Planned Development Permit be approved, and all conditions be adhered to, including the additional ones with regard to the fence. Discussion re parking. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Cooper, Morgan. The PUBLIC HEARING on APPEAL of PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL of CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to ALLOW CONSTRUCTION of a 4,000 sq. ft. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR FACILITY at 115 E. 18th St., CUP-1984-7 (...involves the proposed construction of a masonry block building, 21' in height, containing a total floor area of 4,000 sq. ft., on a parcel of land having 5,750 sq. ft.; project site is presently vacant and located between two properties that are developed with lawful non -conforming, single -story, residential structures on the North side of 18th St., between National City Blvd. and 'B' Ave.; proposed use is automotive repair; off-street parking [3 spaces] is provided specifically for that type of use; the number of employees will be limited to a maximum of 6, or if a service vehicle is used in conjunction with the business, a maximum of 4 employees; because of the number of parking spaces being provided, the use of this structure will be limited to automotive related uses, warehousing and/or storage only; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval) was held at this time. Planning Director Post said Planning Commission and staff recommend approval. No one was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Public Hearing be closed and the CUP approved, with all stipulations of staff adhered to. Mayor Morgan said this piece of property is not big enough for this use. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining: Van Deventer. 7/24/84 Book 64 Page 222 The PUBLIC HEARING on GRANTEE PROGRESS and PERFORMANCE REPORT, Community Development Block Grant Program, 1982-83 (A Grantee Progress and Performance Report is required to be prepared, to be the subject of a public hearing before the legislative body of the Community, and to be filed for each Program Year of the Community Development Block Grant Program pursuant to the U. S. Housing & Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and applicable Federal Regulations and requirements of the Department of Housing & Community Development, State of California; the Public Hearing has been properly noticed, and the full report is available at the office of the Executive Director, Community Development Commission; a Resolution which would approve the report is a separate item on this agenda; staff recommends approval) was held at this time. Executive Director, Community Development Commission Peterson said this hearing is for the purpose of hearing comments on the progress of the Block Grant Program; the program is progressing according to schedule; there are 20 loans to date and another 50 are expected by the end of December. Discussion. No one else was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing be closed and the Block Grant Program be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The PUBLIC HEARING on WEED ABATEMENT (In accordance with Ordinance No. 1155, Council shall consider the Weed Abatement Report and Account, together with any objections or protests by any interested parties; at the conclusion of the hearing, Council shall either approve the report as submitted or modified, or corrected; the amounts so approved shall be liens upon the respective lots or premises, and Council shall adopt a Resolution assessing said amounts as liens upon the respective parcels of land) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported notice; were sent out and she received one letter of protest: 7-24-84 Eloise S. Landeros 461 Broadview St. Spring Valley, CA 92077 City of National City "I protest this weed abatement work done at 115 Highland Ave., National City on 1-3-1984.as unfair and unnecessary because we were taking care of the problem of trash and rubbish, due to remodeling the house on the back, address 111 Highland Ave. As of date I am still restuccoing the outside. (s) Eloise S. Landeros" PAULA LOO, 425 Roosevelt, was present and said she received a bill for $174 for a 7,500 sq. ft. lot at 415 Roosevelt; she doesn't mind paying it, but it is 5 times as much as she would have to pay someone to clean out the weeds; she did not get any notice beforehand; the Fire Dept. was supposed to notify her before the work was done; no one notified her; she did not receive a letter or find a notice posted on the lot; she was talking to her manager about the weeds; when the manager saw someone cleaning up the weeds, he thought she had ordered the work; the manager spoke with the gentleman and he said "I have a contract with the City." Captain Killacky, NCFD, was present and said the last available assessment list had the previous owner's name on it; on July 2, the previous owner informed the City of the change of owner- ship; the contractor who does the work hires other people to work for him and he cannot offer an opinion of their behavior. DON LEVITT (Abatement Contractor) was present and said he received notification from the Fire Dept. to abate this parcel; the City's schedule of fees 7/24/84 Book 64 Page 223 are set and he complied with the schedule; the parcel had a large accumulation of trash and he billed for mowing, hand weeding and hauling. Discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Public Hearing be closed, and the Weed Abatement Report be approved. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,384, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION (ENG. SPEC. NO. 934)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,384 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,385, "RESOLUTION ABOLISHING 'NO STOPPING ANY TIME' ZONES FROM THE SOUTHEAST CURB RETURN ON 17TH STREET AND NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD TO THE NORTH EAST CURB RETURN ON 18TH STREET AND NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,385 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,386, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S AGREEMENT WITH OFFICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC., SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,386 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,387, "RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, $9,500,000 DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, SERIES A." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,387 be adopted. Lengthy discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,388, "RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANTEE PROGRESS AND PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR THE EIGHTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 1982-83 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING THEREOF." Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,388 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,389, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT OF WEED ABATEMENT." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,389 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,390, "RESOLUTION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1782, AND ADOPTING THE FEE SCHEDULE FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 6806, RELATING TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY HEALTH, SANITATION AND LAND USE PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,390 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan called a recess at 9:35 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:42 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/24/84 Book 64 Page 225 Interim City Attorney Tobin said the thrust of the motion was that those names would be acceptable to the persons voting on the Council; whether or not the Mayor appoints them is a question that is unresolved; it may be in abeyance for a while. Councilman Dalla suggested Council defer on the Historical Committee; there may not be enough interest to pursue it; Council shc:uld give some thought to what they expect the committee to do. Discussion. Mayor Morgan said he recommends this be laid over and the City Attorney check into it. Councilman Van Deventer said there are some fine candidates who applied, but did not get appointed; there will be openings in the future and he hopes some of these people will reapply. Vice Mayor Waters requested the City Clerk notify these people of their appointments this week. Councilman Van Deventer said the Committee for Housing & Community Development will be appointed on August 14. The request of THE EAGLES for a TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (Class A) to hold LAS VEGAS NIGHT on August 11, 1984 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at 1131 Roosevelt Ave. (Fraternal Order of Eagles request Temporary Use Permit for Las Vegas Night to be conducted in their meeting hall, profits to be used for Sweetwater Basketball team European trip; Class A TUP requires Council approval; applicant also requests waiver of the $2,500 cleanup bond, the $50 inspection fee and the $25 per day license fee per Ordinance No. 1227; staff recommends approval subject to conditions of the Police and Fire Departments) was presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this request subject to the conditions of the Police and Fire Departments. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Clerk's report on PETITION of 75% OF OWNERS of property within 1911 Act Project, 22ND ST. BETWEEN PROSPECT AND EUCLID AVE. (Petition of property owners within 1911 Act Project electing to take the work and enter into a written contract to do the whole work at the price at which the same has been awarded) was presented. Discussion. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 3, dated July 17, 1984, in the amount of $29,671.65 (Warrants Nos. 84435 through 85409) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The request of SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL NAVY LEAGUE to serve ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES in Kimball Community Bldg. (The South Bay Cities Council Navy League has reserved the Kimball Community Bldg. to hold its annual Naval Services Woman of the Year dinner contest on September 26, 1984, approximately 200 adults expected to attend; the contest is part of the City's Salute to the Navy Week and is co -sponsored by the N.C. Chamber of Commerce; it is exempt from all fees and charges; the League is requesting Council authorization to serve alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the contest/dinner; City policy requires the following to be done when alcoholic beverages are to be served: 1. Applicant shall obtain a use permit from the Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control, a copy to be filed with Public Works prior to the event; 2. A Certificate of Insurance [personal liability and property damage in the amounts of $100,000 for a single occurrence and $300,000 for multiple occurrences] naming the City as co-insured shall be submitted; 3. Security arrangements shall be approved by the Chief of Police) was presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, in favor of this request. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. 7/24/84 Book 64 Page 226 The report of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE from their meeting of July 11, 1984 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this be approved and filed. Discussion re the speed bumps (New Business Item 1). Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. The Acting City Engineer's report on the DRAIN at 9TH STREET and EDGL.:TON !IAY to PLAZA BLVD. (This drain gathers water in 2 catch basins on 9:'h and deposits into a concrete swale on South Bay Plaza property; this bz,ing public property runoff, we are proposing to keep the water confined in a swale across the parking lot; since a garage now occupies the original pipe site and the property owners are reluctant to grant easements, this course was chosen; the estimate is $23,000; design will be done in-house; funding will be requested when approved plans and specs are obtained and permission to work on private property has been granted) was presented. Discussion. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS The Planning Department's report on PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION on an APPEAL by CHULA LUMBER COMPANY regarding the use of a MOBILE OFFICE TRAILER at 900 W. 24th St. (On May 15, 1984, Council approved a Planning Commission recommendation that temporary office trailers be allowed in commercial areas only after building permits for a permanent structure have been issued; at that time, a TUP could be issued for a specific time period; Council directed staff to submit letters to businesses on which trailers were located informing them of Council's action; as a result of these letters, Council began to receive requests from various businesses asking for relief from the abatement action; Council felt that there may be some special circumstances regarding some of the requests that warranted further consideration; therefore, they directed the Planning Commission to consider these requests on a case by case basis and report their findings to Council; the Planning Commission considered an appeal by Chula Lumber Co. for continued use of a trailer at 900 W. 24th St.; this request was based on severe economic problems encountered by them during the Mexican currency devaluation in August, 1982; their business exclusively exports lumber to Mexico; applicant previously had construction plans approved by the City for a permanent office facility, but due to their economic problems, they were unable to proceed with the building; the Planning Commission directed that the mobile office trailer be abated within 30 days and further instructed applicant to meet with City staff immediately to reactivate plans for building a permanent office facility; staff recommends Council affirm Planning Commission action) was presented. MR. GONZALES (Chula Lumber), 900 W. 24th St., was present and requested that Council allow them to continue using the trailer for a period of time; he is not in a position to build at this time; they broke the law by putting the trailer there; it was not out of malice, but dire need; he is requesting a minimum of two more years. Moved by Morgan, this request be approved. Motion died for lack of second. Vice Mayor Waters inquired if Mr. Gonzalez had any figures on what it would cost to build a building. Mr. Gonzalez replied he did not. Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the City Attorney look at this and meet with Mr. Post and report back to Council, and this be held over to August 28, 1984. Discussion. Councilman Cooper said he would like Mr. Gonzalez to bring back figures on what it would cost to build a building. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The Planning Department's report on PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION on an APPEAL by BALL OLDSMOBILE regarding the use of a MOBILE TRAILER at 1935 National City Blvd. (On July 16, the Planning Commission considered an appeal by Ball Oldsmobile for continued use of their trailer at 1935 National City Blvd; Ball Oldsmobile requested continued use of the 7/24/84 Book 64 Page 227 trailer to serve as a body shop office and to provide office space for supervisory personnel; they indicated they had no immediate plans to construct any permanent office facilities; the Planning Commission did not feel that any special circumstances existed and directed Ball O1es^^obile to abate the use of the mobile office trailer within 30 days sire they have no plans to construct permanent office facility; the Cc^ s,ion suggested that the body shop operation presently housed in tho mobile office trailer be moved to one of the existing permanent stru:`.ur.es; staff recommends Council affirm Planning Commission acty:) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, this be he.d over to August 28, 1984. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Manager's and Planning Director's report on PROPOSED ANNEXATION BOUNDARY between the cities of National City and Chula Vista and addition to the Sphere of Influence (An important part of the Lincoln Acres annexation process is to define a boundary line between National City and Chula Vista in the vicinity of the I-805/Route 54 interchange; we have recently received from Chula Vista a proposed boundary map which would locate the dividing line at the centerline of the proposed Sweetwater Flood Control Channel; this would be consistent with the City's contract with the Lower Sweetwater Fire Protection District establishing the Sweetwater River as the boundary for a future annexation; See Document No. 70758) was presented. Discussion. Mayor Morgan said Chula Vista is going ahead with their proposal of notifying people that they are going to annex and they would like for us to pass a Resolution in the next two weeks stating our intention to go ahead and annex at the same time; they would like the annexations to go ahead at the same time; they have just about 100% in Chula Vista ready to go; he would like this to be on the agenda in two weeks. Councilman Van Deventer said we discussed this in depth with the people and said we were not going to initiate it; if this is going to be on the agenda, he would like to see the minutes from that last meeting brought back. Mayor Morgan said he would get the Resolution ready and they can vote on it. Discussion. Councilman Dalla said he would suggest we not go forward with a Resolution; we agreed to pay the money for the election, and that was enough to make the people aware of our intentions; if they are interested in proceeding, they can demonstrate that at the election. Councilman Cooper said he is willing to contact the people who signed the petition and ask them to come to the City Council and let us know what they want to do. Further discussion. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, this report be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe requested an Executive Session on Personnel on completion of the agenda. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF Planning Director Post reported he distributed a memo re Fedco; he believes the problems are partially solved or will be entirely solved in the next week or two; he will contact the property owners. MAYOR Mayor Morgan spoke of a "For Sale" sign on a lot at 16th & Euclid. Acting City Engineer Onley said when the subdivision was put in there, the back end of 4 lots were offered to the City for medication; the City refused the dedication, but kept the right, at any time, to dedicate as a street. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, we start proceedings to dedicate the street. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/24/84 Book 64 Page 228 CITY COUNCIL Councilman Van Deventer expressed concern over the fact that the City Treasurer still has not submitted his report; he has not even received a response; he would like the City Manager to contact him and ask him whp.t the problem is. Cc- . ..17.man Van Deventer inquired about the status of the golf course, s�- we went out of our way to approve the arrangements; he would see a report and a representative of the company at the meeting on :, .st 7. Mayor Morgan said when they came in to get their permit, the .:y said they needed an EIR. Councilman Van Deventer requested a report (at the next meeting) re the trailers parked on the lot between 7th & 8th on National City Blvd., saying it's illegal and asking what are we doing about it. Vice Mayor Waters inquired about input re the Navy Master Plan and was advised the City Manager had requested input from every department. Vice Mayor Waters announced there would be an Executive Session at the conclusion of the 4:00 p.m. meeting of August 7 for the purpose of discussing executive salaries. Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session for Personnel at 10:45 p.m. Council reconvened at 11:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Councilman Dalia presented Gatorade and rubbing alcohol to Vice Mayor Waters (who ran a kilometer carrying the Olympic Torch immediately prior to Council meeting). ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., August 7, 1984. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 11:09 p.m. CITY CLER The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the City Council on July 24, 1984. Corrections ,� No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 7/24/84