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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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