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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 08-07 CC MINBook 64; Page 229 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 7, 1984 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4: 0 0 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dallas VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials ; present: Benzing, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk requested that approval of the minutes of the special meeting of July 20, 1984, the regular meeting of July 24, 1984 and the adjourned meeting of July 24, 1984 be held over for one week. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, approval of the minutes of the special meeting of July 20, 1984, the regular meeting of July 24, 1984 and the adjourned meeting of July 24, 1984 be held over one week. Mayor Morgan asked to have his "yes" vote on the attorney's contract changed to "no" (Motion in Para. 5, Page 218: "In favor of the City Attorney's interim appointment." reflected action to approve a contract and City Manager's recommendation, which were distributed to members of the City Council prior to the meeting. The City Clerk does not have, nor has she seen a copy.) and was advised the vote could not be changed after the fact. Discussion. The City Clerk raid this item could be brought back for reconsideration and Council could vc.e. on it tonight. Discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved b;. Morgan, seconded by Waters, the Mayor's vote on the attorney's contract be changed from "yes" to "no". Interim City Attorney Tobin said the motion should be to reconsider this item. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Cooper, Council reconsider the vote on the City Attorney's contract. Carried by unanimous vote. Interim City Attorney Tobin advised Council to call the question on the motion reconsidered and then the Mayor can vote "no" on it. Vote to be reconsidered: "In favor of the City Attorney's interim appointment." Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. City Manager McCabe introduced the new City Engineer, Jerry Stafford, who was present. Mayor Morgan addressed Mr. Stafford, saying there's a job we've been trying to get through for five years; two years ago we had bids on the design of a street (one bid was $14,400 and one was $25,000); the contract was awarded to the higher bidder because they could complete the job in 90 days; the street is not done yet and he is hoping Mr. Stafford can accomplish this. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS The Mayor's recommended appointment of Gene Ernster and Jim Ledbetter to the Street Tree and Parkway Committee was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of these appointments. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's recommended appointment of Rosalie Zarate and George Hood to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was presented. Councilman Cooper said he would like to amend this to appoint Rosalie Zarate and Ed Bodge. Mayor Morgan said he did not appoint Ed Bodge; it would be a conflict of interest; Mr. Bodge works for Granger Hall; every year the City puts anywhere from $7-30,000 into Granger Hall. Vice Mayor Waters said Mr. Bodge has no authority at all and Parks and Recreation would have no authority over Granger Hall; Mr. Bodge could abstain from voting on anything that involves Granger Hall. Interim City Attorney Tobin said he would have some trouble disqualifying Mr. Bodge on an overall basis. Moved by VanDeventer, Rosalie Zarate and Ed Bodge be appointed to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Interim City Attorney Tobin said the recommended appointments to PR AB are 8/7/84 Book 64; Page 230 Rosalie Zarate and George Hood, and these are the names the Mayor wishes to appoint; the list of names that had been gone over at the last meeting indicated preliminarily that if Mrs. Zarate were appointed there would be approval, but there had been no consideration of Mr. Hood; it would be in order for Council to approve Mrs. Zarate and if more time is needed to examine Mr. Hood, this could go through the process established last week. Discussion. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Della, Rosalie Zarate be appointed to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Vice Mayor Waters inquired if an application was filled out by Mr. Hood and was advised none had been. Mr. Waters continued, this name was furnished without background material. Mayor Morgan said he would be happy to furnish this information. Further discussion. Vice Mayor Waters said he would like the motion to include that Mr. Hood be put on the list with the City Clerk and the information be furnished to her so the City Council can consider Mr. Hood for appointment. Interim City Attorney Tobin said that would be in order; however if the Mayor chooses not to appoint someone he doesn't have to. Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the motion be amended to include Mr. Hood file an application with the City Clerk. Amended motion carried by unanimous vote. *PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - See page 239. PUBLIC HEARINGS The PUBLIC HEARING on a PROPOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION to the State of California, Office of Economic Development in the amount of $400,000, Community Development Block Grant Program, Small Cities (National City is eligible to apply for an economic development grant through the State of California, Office of Economic Development, under the Community Development Block Grant Program; the application for $400,000 is for the work of removal of bay mud and trashy fill, import of new material, surcharging and rough grading the 1.968 acre site at the SE corner of 30th St. & National City Blvd., the site of the Duck Pond hole and former sites of Weather's Motors, the Duck Pond Bar and La Morena Liquor Store; the Community Development Commission, pursuant to its land sale contract, must deliver: this site in a condition under which buildings can be constructed using conventional footings and foundations; this grant would substantially assist in fulfilling the requirements of the land sale contract and would benefit the Mile of Cars, the City, the Community Development Commission, the State; the Resolution which appears separately on this agenda would authorize filing of the application) was held at this time. ARNOLD P E TE R S O N, Executive Director, Community Development Commission was present and said the purpose of this hearing is to consider a proposed application to the State for $400,000 which would be utilized to assist in the caring of the site at the SE corner of 30th & National City Blvd.; this grant would assist the Com munity Development Commission in its operations and to deliver the land to Brown Motors under a land sale contract. No one else was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the Public Hearing be closed, the grant application be approved, and all stipulations of staff be adhered to. Mr. Peterson said if we do not get this grant, the work will still have to be done; the amount budgeted is not up to the amount it will cost; the current estimate of a total cure for the entire site, including the site of the sinking liquor store (La Morena) is $650,000; the actual cost to do the job will depend upon several things; it's probable that it will cost $650,000; this would relieve us of $400,000 of the cost and our remaining cost would be $250,000. Discussion regarding the City's liability. Mr. Peterson said the $650,000 figure was determined by C. W. Christianson Engineering and is a pretty careful figure. Councilman Dalla said the estimate is $650,000; we have $250,000 budgeted in the bond money; if we do not get the $400,000 grant, do we have $400,000 available to do the job? Mr. Peterson replied we would have to use all of our grading money shown in the budget for this one job. Councilman Dalla inquired if we use all the grading money for this project, would that mean we would be short in another project or another part of this same project. Mr. Peterson replied yes. Discussion. Councilman Della inquired what the impact would be on the downtown redevelopment project if we do not get this grant. Mr. Peterson said it would make it more difficult; we're going to have to defer the acquisition of some of the more expensive -to - acquire properties for a time in order to proceed with this project. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 8/7/84 Book 64; Page 231 The PUBLIC HEARING on a PROPOSED APPLICATION to the U. S. Department of Housing & Urban Development for a HOUSING DEVELOPMENT GRANT (In 1977, National City voters approved 300 units of low rent housing for seniors; 150 units have been built at Morgan Towers with 150 units remaining to be constructed; the CDC owns sufficient land northerly of Morgan Towers to build 150 more units; the CDC needs to have $4 million in its seniors housing construction fund in order to have a chance to get a $3 million federal grant for the project; National City is on the list of• cities in the United States which are eligible to apply; the project, if financed for cash, will not have a mortgage and will not require long-term deep subsidies from federal and local taxpayers; the proposed application is for a $3 million housing development grant from HUD) was held at this time. ARNOLD P E T E R S O N, Executive Director, Community Development Commission, was present and said the City has an opportunity to apply to HUD for a housing development grant; in order for us to apply, for a grant of $3 million, it's necessary that we have in our hands, and committed to the project, $4 million; we presently have $2.1 million in the Senior Housing Construction Fund and tomorrow there are funds delivered in Los Angeles off of our bond sale, $1.9 million of which is by law, low and moderate income housing money; if we are going to be able to apply the Community Development Commission needs to designate that $1.9 million as Senior Housing Construction Fund; the $2.1 million and $1.9 million would equal the $4 million we need to have in hand and pledged to the project in order to have a good chance to obtain $3 million from the Federal Government. Councilman Cooper said the $1.9 million is for low and moderate income; when Council was trying to get the whole City in the redevelopment area (Proposition W), this bond sale money was promised for low and moderate income loans; now we're saying we're going to take the $1.9 million to put into the Towers fund; the money that's in there now is tax increment money which has been accrued from the redevelopment previously. Mr. Peterson said that was correct. Councilman Cooper inquired how we could justify taking the entire $1.9 million and putting it into one fund for seniors, a percentage of all of the people of National City; we would have to take whoever is on the list whether they are National City residents or not and let them into the new seniors tower. Mr. Peterson said with reference to low and moderate housing funds, there will be other allocations of 20% of the increment required continuously, as long as it's in the law, during the life of the project would have to go into the low and moderate income fund; our plan said that among our intentions in the downtown project was to do neighborhood improvement, conservation of neighborhoods; it did not specifically identify the low and moderate income tax increment for a particular purpose; it said among the purposes were such things as home loans into the neighborhoods; we could do such things as buy sites, discount them to developers to produce housing, rental or sale housing at a lower cost, subsidized housing, construct family housing as the Housing Authority, or we could construct housing for elderly as is being suggested here; the requirement is that the funds benefit directly persons of low and moderate income and if we were to designate funds for elderly under the condition of low and moderate income, we would be complying with the legal intent. Councilman VanDeventer said as far as he is concerned the DOWNTOWN is the number one priority because it leads to $1.9 million to be spent for the people of National City, 3, 6 and 9% loans; we have never followed through to the maximum of our ability in giving these loans; there have been people waiting on lists for 3 years that have not received a loan in the 6% bracket; we know we do not have enough money to do the DOWNTOWN project correctly; it would seem to be more effective for 54,000 people to benefit instead of 150; we have talked about getting rid of the DOWNTOWN area but have not done it; we would like to see another tower, but we have not pursued the private developer (concept) for this project; that project could be done by a private developer and then we could do both projects in a timely manner; we need to set down priorities, or take it to the voters and let them determine where we should spend this money. Mayor 'Morgan said he is not against the DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT; he wants to see it done, but it won't be National City people who reap the benefits of it; it will be business people from outside who will benefit; it will be owned by people outside the City; the Tower would be owned by the people of National City; if a builder builds the tower, the builder would .reap the benefits and not the people. Mr. Peterson said in the category of low and 8/7/84 Book 64; Page 232 moderate income, there are only about 27-30 people in various stages of the loan program; that was funded utilizing the State Small Cities and the Federal Small Cities; it is provided for in the budget for 20 months of loans on the basis of 5 per month (around $700,000); the category where the National City people are stacked up 150 deep is the category above the moderate; above the moderate they had about $200,000 and they were asking just $200,000 at a time in connection with General Revenue Sharing for that category of program; with regard to the $1.9 million of the bond sale, no part of it can legally be used for any family above the moderate income level. Councilman VanDeventer said it could be used for projects that would benefit low and moderate income people; there are other categories besides direct home loans; there are areas in the City that are not up to grade where this money can be used. Mr. Peterson said the money must be used directly for low and moderate income people and for housing purposes; if National City can come up with $4 million and can obtain the $3 million grant, no further subsidy of any significance would ever come on to these 150 units; it would be paid for with cash and the funds paid in by the tenants would be sufficient to operate and maintain this building and the grounds; with regard to the present Morgan Towers, the annual federal subsidy on that building, which contract runs for 35 more years is one half million dollars a year measured now; if you project that over the 35 years you're talking about $40-50 million of taxpayers' subsidy into that building for the remaining 35 years; in this equation, there wouldn't be any further subsidy; there could be such a thing as sufficient reserve funds to repair the roof requiring $50-100,000. Councilman VanDeventer said if a private developer was willing to build the new towers at no cost to the City under the guidelines proposed under this type grant, and we put the $2.1 million into the DOWNTOWN, we would get more mileage for the total benefit of the City, bringing more revenue into the City, cleaning it up and giving the City a better overall image; the $1.9 million could be used for loans; by doing this, both projects could move along at a faster pace. Discussion. LAWRENCE HESS (Consultant), H & L Management, 829 E. Washington St. was present and said a private developer, with sufficient subsidies, free land and a couple -,million dollars, could build housing there, but it would not help the low income people; they would not be able to afford the rents the developer would have to charge; the typical rent now being paid at Morgan Towers is $120. Councilman VanDeventer inquired what percentage of the residents of Morgan Towers are National City people. Mr. Hess replied he would guess approximately 80% when the building was originally filled. Mr. Peterson said the ratio is 2 National City persons for one person or couple from outside National City; the current ratio is approximately 2:1; when the building was built, National City had priority and all National City people who were on the list got their shot at it; then they proceeded to rent the rest of the building; their policy over the years has been 3 National City people for each one from outside. Councilman Cooper inquired how this could be controlled if it is built with federal money. Mr. Hess replied the federal government will not permit forbidding outsiders to move into the building; they have no problem with the ratio. Councilman Dalla inquired how the subsidy was taken care of. Mr. Peterson replied the federal government pays in monthly on behalf of each tenant. Further discussion. Councilman Dalla said according to Mr. Peterson's memo, it is estimated we could construct approximately 100 units for $4 million; if we get the federal grant of $3 million, plus put in an additional $5 million in money and property for a total of $8 million, we can get 150 units; for a 50% increase we would have 100% increase in cost, but if we deduct the 30 units of this 150 that have to be at fair market rent, we're talking 120 units for $8 million; for an additional 20 units, we would be spending $4 million; this is all public money. Mr. Hess replied for $4 million we could get 100 units of 2-story housing on that site. Councilman Dalla said for $8 million, we would get an additional 20 units, because 30 units of this project would have to be dedicated to fair market rent housing. Mr. Hess replied that was correct,but it'sfederal money. Councilman Dalla said federal money is still taxpayers' money; the facility does not include a dining hall, so that would have to come from somewhere else; the federal government does not subsidize or pay for dining facilities. Mr. Hess said the plans for Morgan Towers anticipate an expansion of the existing dining hall and kitchen; that would have to be paid for. Mr. Peterson said if we build this additional building, it's likely that additional area 8/7/84 Book 64; Page 233 is going to be needed on the dining area, and he would recommend the City, through General Revenue Sharing, make that addition; it cannot be made with housing funds. Further discussion. Councilman Dalla said when Mr. Peterson requested approval to hire Mr. Hess, it was indicated that $4 million was what we were going to apply for; Mr. Peterson indicated at that time that after evaluating the program, the more reasonable amount for us to apply for was $1 million and at most a million and a half; Mr. Peterson requested $4,000 to obtain Mr. Hess, and Vice Mayor Waters inquired what Mr. Peterson was proposing to do with the money, Mr. Peterson indicated for seniors; why do we now need $3 million dollars? Mr. Peterson replied Mr. Hess had made direct inquiry into this and has gotten clear and positive answers; we have standing to apply for $3 million. Further discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the Public Hearing be closed and approve this application for $3 million. Discussion. Vice Mayor Waters said in 1977 the voters voted for 300 units of housing, and we've built 150 units; what we're doing with the DOWNTOWN funds will not affect the programs we have established for redevelopment; this money cannot be used for redevelopment of the DOWNTOWN area; revenue coming of projects like the industrial development, the Town and Country and the Plaza Bonita could be used for the DOWNTOWN project. Mr. Peterson replied revenue from within the redevelopment area can be used for redevelopment. Vice Mayor Waters said we have never had the money up front for the projects we have done; we are always short; by the time the businesses are out of the DOWNTOWN area, other revenues from redevelopment areas can be generated to be used in the DOWNTOWN area. Further discussion. Councilman Cooper inquired where the money would come from to finish the DOWNTOWN Redevelopment if we get the grant, build the seniors' tower and then run out of money for the DOWNTOWN redevelopment. Mr. Peterson replied R MI will .apply this month for a $2 million grant from U D A G; they will probably be approved and the terms of the repayment will be very important to us; R MI/UDAG repayment money is a valid source of funds for community development; we do not have this source at the minute, but he believes we will have it in the near future. Councilman VanDeventer said that could be spread over many years at a very low interest rate; this would not generate sufficient funds to work on this project. Further discussion. Councilman VanDeventer said there are too many unanswered questions; there are areas in the City that need to be improved; the people would like to see something done in their own neighborhoods; we need to make a commitment to the people; we have taken care of the seniors, but there are areas we have not taken care of. Mayor Morgan said if things go along the way Mr. Peterson plans, there will be enough money to do it all. Councilman VanDeventer said Mr. Peterson said he could sell some land for $12/sq. ft.; we have never sold any land for more than $3-5/sq. ft.; he would like to see more realistic figures. Further discussion. Councilman Dalla said some time ago Mr. Peterson indicated that it might be necessary to provide some kind of economic assistance to attract the kind of developers we would like; now he is saying that $12/sq. ft. is profitable and reasonable; two weeks ago we were $2 million short; now we are not really $2 million short but we're going to have to phase the project and we might have to defer acquiring some of the larger sites; two weeks ago it was reasonable to apply for a million and a half dollars; now we're applying for $3 million; the numbers and circumstances are changing; this is confusing; the redevelopment plan that was approved had three main elements; one was to incorporate all of the various redevelopment projects and that was accomplished; another was project redevelopment and that's what we're talking about here; the third element was neighborhood improvement which provides for low interest loans to qualified property owners through the home improvement loan program; it was related in that election that one of the benefits that would accrue to residential property owners was low interest loans for property improvement and some other public improvements that they might benefit from; the $1.9 million we're talking about is the amount of money that .would be earmarked from the bond sale for that purpose; now we're going to take the $1.9 million that would go for neighborhbood improvement and apply that to a single site; the voters approved both the high rise and the DOWNTOWN redevelopment; the voters were told the high rise would be financed with federal funds with no tax increase; in 1976 when it was voted on again, the measure permitted up to 300 units and once again it was stated it would require no tax increase; if we 8/7/84 Book 64; Page 234 dip into the general fund for these projects, we are taking local tax money and breaking a promise; if we have to reduce services or raise the rents at Morgan Towers, we are in fact raising people's taxes; the way to clear this up is to put both issues on the ballot and allow the voters to determine what priorities they would like to pursue. Further discussion. Moved by Daila, seconded by VanDeventer, this motion be tabled for ten minutes so we can discuss it. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan called a recess at 5:26 p.m. Council reconvened at 5:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Councilman Dalla said we have conflicting direction from the voters; in the event we have a shortage of funds, it's important to have direction from them on how to proceed. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, we put two measures on the November ballot, the first one being: "If funding is limited, should the City's first priority for $4 million of redevelopment and housing funds be completion of downtown redevelopment, neighborhood rehabilitation, low interest loans and related public improvements?"; the second item is "If funding is limited should the City's first priority for $4 million of redevelopment housing funds be construction of an additional 150 units of seniors' housing?"; if those two questions appear on the ballot, we would have very clear direction from the voters how to proceed if in fact we end up short of funds; if we don't end up short of funds, then we have no problem. Discussion. Vice Mayor Waters said he didn't think something like this needs to be on the ballot. Further discussion. Mayor Morgan said we can do both projects; they can build the tower and we can go ahead and do the D 0 W N T OW N redevelopment; it may take a little bit extra on the end of the redevelopment DOWNTOWN, but when the money comes in we'll have the money to do the whole thing. Further discussion. Councilman VanDeventer said he would like to know what the voters think; this is not stopping the application for the $3 million. Further discussion. Vice Mayor Waters said the ballot measures would be a waste of the taxpayers' money. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer. Nays: Waters, Morgan. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, the original motion to approve the grant application be brought back to the floor and approve the application. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,391, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,391 be adopted. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Resolution No. 14,392, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR SHARING COST OF STATE HIGHWAY ELECTRICAL FACILITIES LOCATED IN NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,392 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,393, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A HOUSING DEVELOPMENT GRANT." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,393 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/7/84 Book 64; Page 235 Resolution No. 14,394, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT (SMALL CITIES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM) IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000." Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,394 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,395, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, PERMIT TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A TWO-STORY, 51-UNIT MOTEL ON PROPERTY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY EAST OF I-805 AND SOUTH OF PLAZA BOULEVARD (Case File No. PD-5-84)." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,395 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: .Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper. Abstaining: M organ. Resolution No. 14,396, "RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 4,000 SQ. FT. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR FACILITY AT 115 EAST 18TH STREET (CUP No. 1984-7)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,396 be adopted. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Cooper, Dalla, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Abstaining: VanDeventer. Resolution No. 14,397, "RESOLUTION APPROVING 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 BOULEVARD (CUP No. 1984-10)." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,397 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper. Abstaining: Morgan. Resolution No. 14,398, "RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF 1.34 ACRES INTO 8 RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PARCELS ON PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE 3700 BLOCK OF SWEETWATER ROAD, SOUTH SIDE (CASE FILE NO. S-1-84)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,398 be adopted. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: D alla. Resolution No. 14,399, "RESOLUTION APPROVING 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, ON PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE 3700 BLOCK OF SWEETWATER ROAD, SOUTH SIDE (Case File No. Z-2-84)." Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,399 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Resolution No. 14,400, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR DRAINAGE." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,400 be adopted. Discussion. City Manager McCabe said Mr. Onley has initiated our contact with CalTrans as directed by Council and is asking for them to assist us in expanding that drain on our side. City Engineer Stafford said he would look into this. R A Y M O N D J U A R E Z, 1030 Delta St. was present and said the water is going to overflow again and will be worse than it used to be. Discussion. Mr. Juarez continued, they are not going to cover it; it's up to National City. Further discussion. A resident of the area was present and presented a complaint petition to Council, saying the residents are really scared. Further discussion. City Manager McCabe said he would try to get an answer from CalTrans within 30 days. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,401, "RESOLUTION DESIGNATING RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA A, ESTABLISHING PROHIBITED PARKING, AUTHORIZES PERMITS AND POSTING OF SIGN." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,401 be adopted. Discussion. JE A N N E H O L L A N D, 72 Center St., Chula Vista, was present and said she owns property in this 8/7/84 Book 64; Page 236 area, and requested clarification of the parking permit area. Engineering Staff Assistant Onley was present and displayed a drawing showing the boundaries. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Resolution No. 14,402, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR PUBLIC PROTECTION SERVICES ON PORT DISTRICT PROPERTY IN NATIONAL CITY." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,402 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,403, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN DONALD F. MC LEAN, JR., INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES." Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,403 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,404, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN DONALD F. MC LEAN, JR., INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,404 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,405, "RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,405 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinance be presented by title only. .Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 7/8/84-1, "Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System." ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Ordinance No. 1831, (7/17/84-t), "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 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 Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, Ordinance No. 1831 (7/17/84-1) be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 4, dated July 24, 1984, in the amount of $216,583.08 (Warrants Nos. 84510 through 84582, void 84535), CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending July 15, 1984, in the amount of $283,540.61, and RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 5, dated July 31, 1984, in the amount of $180,478.54 (Warrants Nos. 84583 through 84649), was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Cooper, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of Esther Lawrence, arising from an accident on July 3, 1984, and received by the Purchasing Dept. on July 23, 1984 was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A LETTER from SOUTH BAY JUNIOR BANTAM FOOTBALL CLUB requesting DONATION for the 1984 Season was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, the City donate $250 to the League. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/7/84 Book 64; Page 237 OTHER BUSINESS The Planning Director's report on TRUCK TRAILERS being stored in the 700 Block of National City Blvd. (See Document No. 70802; staff recommends staff be directed to issue citations if the violation is not abated within a specified period of time) was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of staff's recommendation. Discussion. Planning Director Post said staff appeared in court on this matter; they thought they had an airtight case, but they did not; the D.A. representing us in this case was unable to connect Howard Adler with Eagle Furniture; they did not take the Business License to court and they lost the case. Discussion re handling the next trial and the possibility of working with and providing the D.A. with information. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. The City Manager's report on RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA A was covered in Item 13, Resolution No. 14,401 (See Page 236, Para. 2). The recommendations of the STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE from their meeting of July 19, 1984 (...the following street tree removals: 436 E. 18th St., Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Vikander, one olive tree is cracking the sidewalk and is overgrown, $15 toward replacement to be paid to the Finance Dept.; 31 Civic Center Dr., Manuel Roman, Sr., street tree is breaking the sidewalk; $15 toward replacement to be paid to the Finance Dept.; 2503 Norfolk St., Mrs. Hazel Sunday, 2 street trees are breaking the sidewalk; no replacement due to narrow parkway; 1514 F Ave., Office of the City Manager request, 4 street palm trees are overgrown and creating a hazard with overhead telephone and power lines; no replacement due to low wires) was presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL to use CITY BLEACHERS for a Nativity program on December 17, 18, 19 & 20 (Paradise Valley Hospital is requesting the rental fee be waived; we do not encourage moving our bleachers any more than is necessary; this creates undue wear, stress and potential warping; this could possibly establish a precedent to provide bleachers at no cost to anyone who asks; there are companies which provide bleachers for this purpose; there is a City Ordinance which requires the following fee for use of our bleachers: $50/day per bleacher, plus labor; in this case, it would amount to approximately $1,500 for use of 6 bleachers; City labor cost would be approximately $300; staff recommends the request be denied, or the request be approved and rental fees be charged) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, this request be approved and the fees waived. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Cooper. The Building & Safety Director's report on APPLICATION to MOVE EXISTING HOUSE located at 3145 E. 8th St. to a vacant lot located at 2900 block E. 16th Street (See Document No. 70803) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, this request be denied. Discussion. Building & Safety Director Reid showed photographs of the house to Council and said the house is presently located on commercially zoned property. Further discussion. LUCITA ALCANTARA (?), 3145 E. 8th St., was present and said she is one of the applicants and urged Council's support; the house is 25 years old; they would like to move the house and improve it according to the Code of the City; they will meet all the conditions set forth by the Building A Safety Dept. AL B RIS E N O was present and said he prepared the plans. Discussion re a two -car garage instead of a carport. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, this application be approved with a two - car garage instead of a carport. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe reported Joe Shannon, American Golf Corp., was present to report on the status of the golf course. Mr. Shannon said they hope to have the golf course open by April at the latest; the building issue has not •been settled yet; some of the building is salvageable, but most of. it is not; clearing and grading will probably begin next week. 817184 Book 64; Page 238 CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No reports. MAYOR Mayor Morgan reported receipt of a letter requesting a change in curfew hours. Discussion. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to have the Police Dept. check this out. Mayor Morgan's letter regarding an OPEN DRAIN on Delta was discussed earlier in the meeting. See Resolution No. 14,400 (See Page 236, Para. 1). CITY COUNCIL Councilman VanDeventer spoke of trash enclosures around the City which have not been brought up to Code. Councilman VanDeventer inquired if the Planning Dept. had information re the number of trailers inspected. Planning Director Post replied the Planning Commission is working on that now. Vice Mayor Waters thanked Gerry Bolint, Jim Ruiz and the Police Dept. for their efforts on the Olympic Run. Vice Mayor Waters reported he has received complaints there was no legal counsel at the Planning Com mission meeting. Vice Mayor Waters reported he has received complaints on the noise from the Jack -in -the -Box at 18th & Highland which is open 24 hours, from the people who live in the adjoining apartments. Discussion. Staff will advise Jack -in -the -Box of Council's discussion. Councilman Dalla recommended an adjourned meeting on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of adopting the Resolutions placing measures on the November ballot. Council concurred. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 8. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:52 p.m. lz CITY CLERI The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the City Council on August 21, 1984. Corrections No corrections MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA Book 64+ Page 239 *PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WARREN NIELSON, 2108 Harrison, San Diego, was present and thanked Council for placing a "Welcome to National City" sign and planter boxes at the corner of Main and Division; the trees have not been well cared for and the bushes have died; there is vacant land at the corner of Highland and Division that would be a good place for another sign. Mayor Morgan said we are counting on getting signs up at all entrances to the City, but it will take time to finish the project. 8/7/84