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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
October 2, 1984
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 members present: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent:
None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, McCabe, 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 Father Juan Acosta, St. Matthew's Episcopal
Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meetings of
September 11, 18 and 25 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
P ROCLAM ATIONS
Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, the proclamations be read by title.
Carried by unanimous vote.
"LIONS WHITE CANE DAYS" (October 5-6, 1984). Moved by VanDeventer,
seconded by Waters, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
"ELEANOR ROOSEVELT CENTENNIAL DAY" (October 11, 1984). Moved by
Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
"TRAFFIC SAFETY WEEK" (October 14-20, 1984). Moved by Dalla, seconded by
VanDeventer, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
"UNITED NATIONS DAY" (October 24, 1984). Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by
Dalla, the proclamation be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Morgan presented the "Lions White Cane Days" proclamation to Vincent
Reynolds, President, National City Lions Club and "United Nations Day"
proclamation to Charles Jones.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The PUBLIC I-1,>=ARING on PROGRESS AND PERFORMANCE of the COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (National City is in a new cycle
(1985-86) of the Block Grant Program. This hearing on progress and performance is
part of the new cycle. Progress and performance were as follows: (a) In the
1982-83 Federal Program the City received $450,000 which was used to make 44
home improvement loans to owner —occupants of kw and moderate income; related
public works totalled $10,233. (b) In the 1983-84 program the City received
$600,000 from the State and made 27 loans to owner —occupants of low and
moderate income as of September 1984 for a total of $208,000; the $392,000
balance will allow approximately 50 more such loans to be made. (c) In the 1985-
85 program year the City applied to the State for $600,000 but thus far has not
been funded.) was held at this time. ARNOLD PETERSON, Executive Director,
Community Development Commission, was present and said the hearing was for the
purpose of hearing from interested citizens; it was noticed by publication. Mr.
Peterson answered questions from City Council. Mayor Morgan invited interested
citizens to come forward and be heard. No one was present in this regard. Moved
by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the public hearing be closed and the report
approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
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The CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING on the APPEAL of Planning Commission
DENIAL of VARIANCE to allow a storage shed (accessory structure) to be located
within the four —foot side yard setback required for detached accessory structures at
1807 "O" Avenue (Z-7-84 — Applicant, Maria Parra) was listed on the agenda in
error. The hearing had been continued to October 9, 1984 and the applicant so
notified.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be read by title.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,439, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING PLANNING DEPARTMENT FEES." Moved by
Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,439 be adopted. Discussion.
Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the motion be amended to delete the
costs related to City owned vehicles. Discussion. Amendment carried by
unanimous vote. Original motion carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,440, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
NATIONAL CITY GENERAL PLAN (Case File No. GP-7-84)." Moved by Waters,
seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,440 be adopted. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Resolution No. 14,441, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER
HAVING A TOTAL FLOOR AREA OF 126,697 SQUARE FEET, ON PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PLAZA BOULEVARD, IMMEDIATELY EAST
OF 'L' AVENUE EXTENSION (Meyer C. Wiener Company — Case File No. PD-4-84)."
Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 14,441 be adopted.
Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, VanDeventer,
Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Cooper.
Resolution No. 14,442, "RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AS AN INCIDENTAL USE (Type
41 Liquor License) IN CONJUNCTION WITH A BONA FIDE PUBLIC EATING
PLACE AT 1132 PLAZA BOULEVARD (CUP No. 1984-11)." Moved by VanDeventer,
seconded by Cooper, Resolution No. 14,442 be adopted. Carried, by the following
vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None.
Abstaining: Morgan.
Resolution No. 14,443, "RESOLUTION DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AS AN INCIDENTAL USE (Type
20 Off —Sale Beer and Wine Liquor License) IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PROPOSED
CONVENIENCE STORE WITH DELI AT 3035 EAST 8TH STREET (Tajran — CUP-
1984-16)." Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, this resolution be held over
as requested by the Planning Director. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution Noy 14,444, "RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A DRIVEWAY
SPECIAL PERMIT, 4102 PLAZA BOULEVARD (Croswell)." Moved by Cooper,
seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 14,444 be adopted. Consensus appeared
to be that this is the last time such a driveway permit will be issued. Motion
carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,445, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FROM PROJECT NO. 6507, SIGNAL AT 8TH AND HOOVER TO THE GROVE
PLAZA SIGNAL PROJECT." Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer,
Resolution No. 14,445 be adopted. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to —
wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan.
Resolution No. 14,446, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
ENTER INTO AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR PROPERTY AT 1625 ORANGE
STREET (E.H. and M.E. Shutt)." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters,
Resolution No. 14,446 be adopted, with the omission of the word "North" from
"North" Orange Street. Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,447, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
PIPELINE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE
RAILWAY COMPANY." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution
No. 14,447 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
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Resolution No. 14,448, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984-85."
Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,448 be adopted.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution No. 14,449, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAW TO ALLOW
PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN FILED BUT NOT COMPLETED TO
BE GRANDFATHERED SO THAT THEY MAY BE PROCESSED PRIOR TO SPHERE
OF INFLUENCE STUDIES BEING COMPLETED." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded
by Waters, Resolution No. 14,449 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING)
Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the ordinance be read by title. Carried
by unanimous vote.
Ordinance No. 10/2/84, "an ordinance pursuant to Land Use Code of the City of
National City, California (GP-7-84/ZC-6-84, to rezone properties located at 1601,
1615 and 1631 East 8 Street from CL (Limited Commercial) to CG (General
Commercial) and rezone property located at 711 Palm Avenue from CL (Limited
Commercial) to RM-1—PD—H-15 (Residential, multi —family Extendable Planned
Development Overlay, Height Limit 15 feet )."
NEW BUSINESS
The Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTERS NOS.
12 and 13 (Register No. 12, dated September 18, 1984, in the amount of
$107,338.46, Warrants Nos. 85067 through 85144 and Register No. 13, dated
September 25, 1984, demands in the amount of $78,002.49, Warrants Nos. 85145
through 85200) and certification of PAYROLL for the period ending September 15,
1984, in the amount of ;260,589.10 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. Nayes: Morgan.
The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of INEZ M. ORTON on behalf of her son ALLEN H.
ORTON la minor) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, the
claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote.
The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of ROBERT WILLIAM ROLF was presented. Moved by
Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, the claim be denied and referred to the City
Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote.
The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of ROBERT THOMAS HARTMAN was presented. Moved
by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, the claim be denied and referred to the City
Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A letter dated September 21, 1984, from STAN ADAMS, Manager, LaTino Alano Club
and La Casa, requesting permission to operate until their CUP is granted (LaTino
Alano Club islstmilar to Alcoholics Anonymous —they opened a facility at 16 East
Plaza Boulevard without obtaining the necessary permits, complaints from the
neighbors about noise brought them to the attention of staff; the Code Conformance
Officer made an inspection and advised them by letter that they needed a CUP to
operate; they have applied for the CUP and would like to continue their desperately
needed work until granting of the CUP) was presented. STAN ADAMS was present
and introduced M R. VALENZUELA who runs the program. Mr. Valenzuela outlined
their work with Spanish speaking alcoholics and their families. Director of Planning
Post told of the complaints received and of Director of Building and Safety Reed's
inspection of the premises and his finding of a number of things that needed to be
done —generally minor. Discussion. Mr. Valenzuela said that the Trophy Room
allowed their members to use their parking facilities during the day and Weisser
Sporting Goods allowed their members to use their parking facilities during the
evening and said further that their members were not noisy, nor did they attend
meetings in an intoxicated state. Members of the Council cautioned Mr. Valenzuela
that the Planning Commission might not grant the CUP and not to go to any great
expense in making improvements if they were granted permission to operate pending
decision on the CUP. Mr. Valenzuela expressed his hope that the CUP would be
granted but said they would move if it was not. Discussion. Moved by Waters,
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seconded by Cooper, they be allowed to operate until a decision is made on the CUP
and staff check to see if there is any danger to their members. Carried by unanimous
vote.
A request for DONATION by NATIONAL CITY AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE was
presented. Councilman VanDeventer said this is a request for team sponsorship and it
would be more appropriate for it come back in the springtime. Moved by
VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, this item be brought back in the Spring.
Councilman Dalla commented Council does make a substantial contribution to Little
League in the form of lights and the use of the fields. Motion carried by unanimous
vote.
OTHER BUSINESS
The request of Richard Schulman, Personnel Dept., for the EXTENSION OF
APPOINTMENT of DONNA DeMOSS on the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (Mrs.
DeMoss' term expires on September 30, 1984; Council will not interview candidates
for appointment until October 30, 1984; Mrs. DeMoss has made application for re—
appointment) was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of
this request. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
The STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE'S recommendations from their
meeting of September 20, 1984 (Recommended street tree removals: 226 East 4
Street, roots are breaking the curb and creating pedestrian hazard, $I5 to be paid to
Finance Dept. for replacement; 1420 and 1440 Coolidge Avenue, two trees lifting the
sidewalk, $30 to be paid to Finance Dept. for replacement; 447 East 2 Street, two
pepper trees have rotted, replacements to be arranged by the City; 30 South Kenton,
roots breaking sidewalk, no replacement do to the narrow parkway space.) were
presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the
recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote.
Director of Finance's and Public Works' recommendations on TRASH SERVICE RATE
INCREASE (In their letter of May 16, 1984, EDCO requested a rate increase;
numerous discussions and meetings have taken place between staff and representatives
of EDCO, resulting in a mutually agreed rate increase to be presented to Council for
approval;; The increases will amount to approximately 6.72% for residential customers
and 18.19% for commercial customers...in general the new residential rate will be
$6.25 a month and the commercial rate for one bin, once —a —week will be $40.50 per
month; the increases consider cost and revenue figures presented by EDCO, changes
in City requirements including disposal of sweeper sweepings and mandatory trash
service, application of the San Diego area Consumer Price Index and are based upon
the operating ratio method of determining profitability; they should be effective for
an approximate 2—year period; their rate compares favorably with rates in nearby
communities) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the
rate increase. Carried by unanimous vote.
Report on Planning Commission action on an APPEAL by PREMIUM AUTO SALES
regarding the use of a MOBILE OFFICE TRAILER at 102 East 30 Street (On
August 6, 1944, Planning Commission considered the appeal of Premium Auto Sales
for continued use of their mobile office trailer...the temporary use permit for their
trailer was issued on June 1, 1980 and expired one year later; Mr. Peters,
President, Premium Auto, requested the TUP be extended until the end of 1985 or
until litigation regarding the soil instability problems of the property are resolved;
the property is within the City's redevelopment boundaries...the Planning
Commission, after considering all testimony and evidence, affirmed the decision
appealed from by recommending the abatement of the mobile office trailer within
six months from the original abatement date of November 30, 1984, in any event,
not later than May 30, 1985.) was presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by
Morgan, in favor of staff's recommendation. Discussion. Motion carried, by the
following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters.
Report on Planning Commission action on an APPEAL by BAY CITY MARINE, INC.
regarding the use of a MOBILE OFFICE TRAILER at 1204 West 32 Street was
presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, this be held over for one week.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Report on Planning Commission action on an APPEAL by SOLANA LUMBER CO.
regarding the use of a MOBILE OFFICE TRAILER at 1850 Tidelands Avenue was
presented. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, this be held over for one week.
Carried by unanimous vote.
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Report on Planning Commission action on an APPEAL by ALFRED M. LEWIS, INC.
regarding the use of a MOBILE OFFICE TRAILER at 1001 West 19 Street (On
August 6, 1984, Planning Commission considered an appeal by Alfred M. Lewis, Inc.
for continued use of a mobile office trailer; Daniel H. Howard, VP and Div. Mgr.
for A.M. Lewis, Inc., requested they be permitted to store the trailer in the same
area they are presntly using for other motor vehicles until they either sell the unit
or find a new location at a new building site; according to their letter of June 18,
1984, they plan to lock the trailer and discontinue its use as a temporary office
facility; the property is zoned MM—CZ, Medium Manufacturing —Coastal Zone; outdoor
storage of equipment and materials is not permitted in this zone unless the storage
is incidental to the legally established use; since office trailer storage is not
customarilly found in connection with grocery product distribution, it cannot be
considered a permitted use; the Planning Commission...affirmed the decision
appealed from by recommending the abatement of the trailer within six months, not
later than February 6, 1985) was , presented. Director of Planning Post said the
trailer was set up without benefit of permits some twelve or fourteen years ago;
he concurred with the Planning Commission recommendation. Discussion. Moved
by Waters, seconded by Cooper, we tell Mr. Lewis to cease and desist from using
the trailer as an office and that he has the right to store it with the other motor
vehicles and that within a reasonable time (no later than February 6, 1985) he must
sell it or move it. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla,
VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. Discussion regarding possibility of collecting
fees for the period the trailer was in use.
Report on Planning Commission action on an APPEAL by CASTLE MOTORS, INC.
regarding the use of a MOBILE OFFICE TRAILER at 3000 National City Boulevard
(On August 20, 1984, the Planning Commission considered an appeal by Castle
Motors, Inc. for continued use of a mobile office trailer; Barry Carr, General Mgr.
Castle Motors, stated that the temporary office trailer is used as a customer
waiting area for the service dept. and as an office for the leasing dept., they are
leasing the property and, according to their letter, there are no provisions in their
lease for building additional buildings; Castle Motors had a TUP for this trailer
which expired on April 5, 1984; Mr. Carr further stated that Castle Motors had
entered into a one—year lease with Mobile Modular on May 15, 1984, with no prior
knowledge of the City Council's action that same day regarding the removal of
temporary office trailers; the Planning Commission...affirmed the decision appealed
from by recommending the abatement of the mobile office trailer at the expiration
of the lease between Castle Motors and Mobile Modular on May 15, 1985.) was
presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, to affirm the action of the
Planning Commission. Discussion. Motion failed, by the following vote, to —wit:
Ayes: Dalla, VanDeventer. Nays: Cooper, Waters, Morgan. Moved by
VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, this particular trailer be removed now. Carried,
by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Delia, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays:
M organ.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 41-84, denying a Conditional Use Permit to
allow the sale of alcoholic beverages as an incidental use in conjunction with a
bona fide public eating place type premises (Type 41 Liquor License), Applicant:
Delia V. Ramos'"(CUP 1984-18) was presented. The City Clerk reported an appeal
had been received and suggested it be set for hearing at the meeting of October
23. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, it be set for hearing on October 23,
1984. Carried by unanimous vote.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 43-84, approving CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
to allow the sale of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES as an incidental use in conjunction
with a bona fide public eating place type premises (Type 41 Liquor License) at
1604 East 18th St., Applicant: CARMEN and MIGUEL DIAZ (CUP-1984-20) w:.s
presented. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Planning
Commission's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes:
Cooper, Dalla, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 42-84, approving CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
to allow an AUTOMOTIVE EMISSION INSPECTION STATION and related repair at
3009 Highland Ave., Applicant: SMOG KING, INC., was presented. Moved by
Cooper, seconded by Morgan, in favor of the Planning Commission's
recommendation. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote.
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The Finance Director's MONTHLY CASH REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 1984 was
presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
MINUTES of the July 11, 1984 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE meeting were
presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER
The City Manager reported he had two memos, one from the City Engineer and one
from the City Clerk; the one from the Engineer is on drainage and probably should
be treated as an agenda item. Moved by Waters, seconded by VanDeventer, the
Engineer's memo re drainage requirements at the First Samoan Methodist Church be
placed on the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote.
The City Manager said the City Clerk's memo asks questions relating to the
advertising of surplus land sale: 1. Where should bids be opened? Ans: City
Council meeting. 2. What date should bids be opened? Ans: October 23,
1984. 3. In what increments should over —bids be made? Ans: $500. 4. Should
Council reserve the right to reject any or all bids? Ans: Yes. 5. Should
advertising appear in newspapers other than the Star News? Ans: No.
CITY ATTORNEY — No report.
OTHER STAFF
Planning Director Post inquired if Council wished to continue with the policy of not
allowing anyone to begin operating prior to the issuance of CUP; cases such as the
one tonight (LaTino Alano Club) present special circumstances; staff could continue
to direct such special circumstanmces to City Council. Consensus appeared to be
to continue present policy.
MAYOR
Mayor Morgan said he kept getting reports of people apparently living in the office
building at 21st and Highland. Planning Director Post said the Code Conformance
Officer has been there and there is no indication of anyone living there; the Police
Dept. is also assisting.
Mayor Morgan said over the past several years the City failed to maintain streets
properly; now it costs $10,000 a block to pay outsiders to come in and remove and
replace the blacktop; some provision will have to be made for on —going
maintenance.
CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Waters inquired about Value —Land which has moved into the old
Windmill Farms building on Plaza west of Euclid; he thought they sold used
merchandise. Planning Director Post said he did not know if they had a permit.
Councilman Cooper said Mr. Waters was thinking of Value Village.
Vice Mayor Waters said over 700 kids and their parents listened to the video tapes
on the torch this past week; he was also talking to the City Manager about a
display case foi the torch.
Councilman Cooper said he had six names for the Committee on Street Lights and
he could appoint the seventh; word is going around City Hall that Council has
already decided to buy street lights; this is not true; he had not made up his own
mind; the purpose of the committee is to study.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Waters, 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 October 9, 1984.
Corrections No Correction
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