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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 07-12 CC MINBook 63 Page 123 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 12, 1983 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Benzing, Bolint, Campbell, McCabe, Mclean, Acting Planning Director Post. APPPOVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 28, 1983, the adjourn.=_d ms,eting of June 28, 1983 and the regal a.r rer t n of July 5, 1983 be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. APPOINTMENTS The Mayor's proposed reappointment of Felicitas Baker to the Library Board of Trustees was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this reappointment. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FRANK AVALOS, 3905 Darwin, San Diego, (office address is 2513 Highland) was present and said he has several properties in National City; before Interim Ordinance 1794 was adopted, he had been dealing with the Building and Planning Departments regarding the construction of a motel at 8th & 'C'; he has documents to support the fact that he has spent time, effort, and money prior to the passage of this Ordinance; this Ordinance is causing him difficulties; he is losing $1,158 every day his project is delayed. Discussion. Mayor Morgan asked Acting Planning Director Post and City Attorney McLean to check into this and bring back a report next week. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,091, "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 14,007 ADOPTED MARCH 15, 1983 TO DELETE CONDITION OF APPROVAL RELATING TO ADDITIONAL VEHICLE LANE." Mayor Morgan said he talked to Mr. Snyder (Plaza Blvd. Assoc.) and he said he could leave the tip in and move it over a lane at Grove St., and 2 or 3 cars could turn there; he talked to the Engineer and there are 95 ft. to make an extra lane to turn into Grove St. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolution be amended to delete the section that belongs to the freeway and require the additional lane be built. DAVE SNYDER (Plaza Blvd. Assoc.), 1450 University, San Diego, was present and said when the traffic study was done, there were 3,300 cars going into Grove St., and the additional number of cars would be 110; with the elimination of the through traffic when the cul-de-sac is completed, 99% of the traffic going into Grove will be eliminated; the study did not recommend the widening of Plaza Blvd.; it would be of little value traffic -wise; it would create a difficult intersection at Grove St.; CalTrans has stated that the proposed widening of the So. side of Plaza Blvd. would have a detrimental effect on traffic. Mayor Morgan said he hoped Council would agree not to close Grove St. until Euclid goes through. Discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Council clarify its intent that the cul-de-sac go in in conjunction with the opening of Euclid, and since Euclid is being delayed, the cul-de-sac be delayed. Carried by unanimous vote. 7/12/83 Book 63 Page 124 Resolution No. 14,092, "Resolution approving agreement between the City of National City and the City of Chula Vista for storage of duplicate city records" was not presented. Resolution No. 14,093, "RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF EDGEMERE AVENUE TO SECOND AVENUE." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,093 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. Resolution No. 14,094, "RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 14,033, ADOPTED MAY 3, 1983 AND ADOPTING REVISED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 205 - ALLEYS 9 AND 12." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,094 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,095, "RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 14,032, ADOPTED MAY 3, 1983 AND APPROVING THE REVISED PLAT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 205 - ALLEYS 9 AND 12." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,095 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,096, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE TEMPORARY CLOSING OF A PORTION OF 33RD STREET IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (BANNISTER STEEL COMPANY)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 14,096 be adopted. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1799 (7/g/83-2), "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE COMBINED GENERAL PLAN/ZONING MAP." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1799 (;/6/83-2) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 7/5/83-3, "Ordinance approving an amendment to the National City Land Use Code regarding zone categories" was laid over to July 26, 1983 (pending completion of summary publication process). Ordinance No. 7/12/83-1, "Interim Ordinance of the City of National City, California, adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 as an urgency measure prohibiting the use of chain link fencing in all zones." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Ordinance No. 7/12/83-1 be denied. Mayor Morgan said it is the people who live outside National City who do not want this Ordinance; they have businesses here, but do not live here; they should put up fences that are good looking. Councilman Camacho said chain link fences do not look good on certain properties; not everybody can afford wrought iron or brick walls; some people can't afford anything but chain link; chain link fences are used for security purposes. Moved by Morgan, the Ordinance be amended to allow chain link fencing, approved by the Planning Dept., in back yards of residential areas that cannot be seen from the street. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Waters said he talked to 100 people and the consensus was that "not everyone can afford wrought iron or a block wall." Discussion. BOB THOMPSON, 151 Landis, Chula Vista, was present and said he is a building designer and has been doing business in National City for about 20 years; for the past 10 years, he has never been able to tell a client what type of fence he has to put up in National City; there has not been an Ordinance that is consistent; Council needs to adopt a fence Ordinance that is comprehensive. Further discussion. Mr. Thompson continued, wrought iron is not practical in an industrial area; the West side has been zoned Commercial, but there are a lot of people still living down there; other cities in the County require a solid fence between residential and commercial property. 7/12/83 Book 63 Page 125 Further discussion. MARTY NARSBOUGH (Alco Fence), 339 Lila Lane, El Cajon, was present and said most of the people in National City cannot afford wrought iron, but there axe several alternatives, including vinyl coated chain link and slatted wood; wrought iron runs $12/lineal foot as opposed to $4.50/lineal foot for chain link or $7/lineal foot for wood; block walls run up to $36/lineal foot. Further discussion. Motion. carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Morgan. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 7/12/83-2, "Ordinance of the City of National City, California fixing the Mayor's salary for Fiscal Year 1983-84." NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1, dated July 5, 1983, in the amount of $21,902.66 (Warrants Nos. 80573 through 80610 [80573 voided]) and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending June 30, 1983, in the amount of $237,157.98, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The request of the NATIONAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE to hold a 5-MILE RUN on October 9, 1983, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., in recognition of NAVY WEEK (The Chamber of Commerce has requested permission to hold a 5-mile run on October 9, utilizing public streets and Kimball Park as start and finish of the race, proceeds to be donated to the Navy Relief Fund; the Chamber also proposes to distribute free canned beer to adult runners after the race; the request has been reviewed and approved by the Building & Safety, Planning, Fire, Finance, Parks & Recreation, Police and Public Works Departments, subject to the following conditions: 1. Facilities Use application must be filed with the Parks and Recreation Dept.; 2. Details of barricades and traffic control must be arranged with Public Works; some overtime by City employees may be necessary; the Chamber also requested waiver of any fees; the Police Dept. may require the procurement of a parade permit) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this request. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The request for OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE, TYPE 20, of Hossein & Sharon Dami, NATIONAL MARKET & DELI, 841 National City Blvd. (Building Department states no grounds for objection; Planning Dept. states no grounds for objection, subject to Police Dept. recommendation; Police Dept. recommends this license be protested due to the following reasons: 1. Proposed premise is located in an area which has an over - concentration of licensed premises which generate significant police problems; applicant has not shown an adequate public need or convenience for his services in this area; Police Dept. protests issuance of this license unless the applicant agrees to the following conditions: 1. He will not apply for any other type of liquor license while at this location; 2. He will not modify the basic style of his business, primarily a grocery store, at this address; 3. Sales of alcoholic beverages will be between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. only; 4. Sales of alcoholic beverages will not exceed 25% of his gross sales of all other items) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this license be protested until conditions of staff are met. Discussion re the paper signs on the outside walls of the store and other stores in the City. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. 7/12/83 Book 63 Page 126 The request of the LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES that Council designate a VOTING DELEGATE and ALTERNATE for the ANNUAL CONFERENCE to be held in San Francisco, October 2-5, 1983 was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Dalla, Councilman Van Deventer be appointed delegate and Councilman Camacho as alternate. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of GLORIA YOLANDA GUERRA, arising from an incident on July 4, 1983, and filed with the City Clerk on July 5, 1983 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe requested Council authorization to issue a check in the amount of $9,760 for the City's share of the ASTREA Helicopter Fund, to be presented to the Board of Supervisors Friday by the Mayor. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No reports. MAYOR Mayor Morgan announced he would call an Executive Session for Personnel on completion of the agenda. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Waters reported the floodlights at Church's Chicken, 8th & Harbison, are very strong and shine into neighboring homes on 9th St., and asked Acting Planning Director Post to check into this and bring back a report. Vice Mayor Dalla expressed his hope that the Planning staff would look into maintenance requirements and requirements for proper screening between residential and commercial areas when preparing a fencing ordinance. Vice Mayor Dalla inquired if the study on intersections and traffic signals would address the question of "no left turns" during certain hours. City Engineer Benzing replied if there were intersections that appeared to need such regulations, the Traffic Safety Committee would study them and make recommendations. Mayor Morgan said due to Council's action tonight, Mr. Beauchamp could install a chain link fence; his approved plans showed a solid fence. Councilman Camacho spoke of the new computer at the Library, saying Mrs. Monroe should be commended for her initiative; there is no cost to the City and the computer company will share its profits with the City. Councilman Van Deventer reported SANDAG approved the flood channel on Sweetwater Rd. and also our last minute proposal for federal funds. Councilman Waters said the computer company (library computer) should also be recognized. Mayor Morgan called a recess at 8:13 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:23 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. 7/12/83 Book 63 Page 127 Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session for Personnel at 8:24 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:09 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be adjourned to 4a00 p.m., July 19, 1983. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:10 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular gular meeting of the City Council on July 19, 1983. Corrections 1/ No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 7/12/83