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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 10-18 CC MINBook 63 Page 186 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 18, 1983 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: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Benzing, Bolint, Campbell, McCabe, McLean, Acting Planning Director Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe followed with invocation by Pastor Billy Robertson, First Assembly of God Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 11, 1983 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.' PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Proclamations be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation, "UNITED NATIONS DAY - October 24, 1983" was read by title. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Charles Jones. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation, "PUBLIC AWARENESS WEEK FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED - October 24-30, 1983" was read by title. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT The Mayor's proposed appointment of James Coville to the Systems Advisory Board of the Serra Cooperative Library System was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mx. Coville was present and thanked Council. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS HERB FOX, 806 Cardamom Ct., Chula Vista, was present and said he has been awarded the Mitsubishi franchise for National City, but the program has accelerated much faster than anticipated; 100 Mitsubishis are to be delivered tomorrow, Mr. Fox requested approval for a temporary (90 day) office facility at 3131 National City Blvd. to enable him to move the Volkswagens to that location. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Waters presented a $150 check from the American Legion to Chief Hart, to be used by the Police Reserves as needed. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Resolution be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,154, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LOWER SWEETWATER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,154 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. 1D/18/83 Book 63 Page 187 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Ordinance 9/27/83-1, amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code relating to Historic Properties, was not presented. OLD S I RSS The C:� .v Engineer's project for CURB, GUTTER and SIDEWALK REPAIRS at locations throughout the City (Staff has assembled a project to rE:r la;_e scvereiy damaged cu7b and :: _c'ewa1ks 8i, 190 locations throughout the City; at 61 of these locat:ionn, substantizi root pruning would be required in order to replace the curb and sidew a2)_:cs to a sa "e condition; Engineering Dept. requested Parks et Recreaticn s)t<nt : to re ew those trees and to comment on whether they zhould be root h:cand or removed; Parks & Recreation recommended removal of all 61 trees; to prevent having streets appear bare of trees where the residents didn't want to pay for replacement trees, replacement trees were included as part of the project cost; in response to a survey, 42 responses were received; 36 wanted the trees removed and 6 want the trees to remain; the 6 properties were further investigated to see if a modified sidewalk, curved around the tree, would be practical; at 2 locations, walls preclude a curved sidewalk and at the other 4 locations, the property owners did not want the encroachment into their front lawn; staff is requesting direction on how to handle the trees) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this project, with the stipulation if anyone has strong objections, the matter is to come back bc7.:o:re Ccuncil before the trees are removed. Discussion. MITCHELL B AUCHAMP, 1843 16th St., was present and commended City Engineer Benzing on the job he is doing. Mr. Beauchamp continued, he has looked at some of the sites where the trees are lifting up the sidewalks, and it is a real problem; if the program goes through, it will change the character of Olivewood Terrace. Mayor Morgan said if there is some way to save the trees, it should be done. Discussion re possibly transplanting some of the trees. City Attorney McLean said if the sidewalks are not repaired and someone gets hurt, it would be a joint liability between the City and the property owner. Further discussion. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the motion be amended to include authorizing the City Attorney to write a letter to the property owners explaining this liability. Further discussion. BERNARD TRAGER, 516 E. 24th St., was present and said the Park and Recreation Board has also looked into this problem, and suggested when building permits are issued which call for landscaping, a stipulation should be put in regarding the types of shrubbery that can be used. Amendment carried by unanimous vote. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The request of SAN DIEGO STORAGE TRAILERS for a TEMPORARY USE PERMIT to INSTALL an OFFICE TRAILER at 413 W. 21st St. (Applicant is seeking a Temporary Use Permit for an office trailer to serve a "trailer storage yard"; the property in question is a 6,250 sq. ft. lot; typically, a trailer storage yard is much larger, at least 40,000 sq. ft., in order to accomodate the turning movements of the trucks; in this case, it is likely that activity from this business would spill over into the public right-of-way on 21st St., an unpaved section of road; the following conditions have been suggested: 1. Lot area shall be surfaced with 2u of compacted decomposed granite, the top 1" of which shall be treated with SC-250 asphalt road oil to form a water resistant and dust -free wearing surface; 2. Business license shall be obtained; 3. Trailers and office shall not obstruct Fire Dept. access or equipment; provide Type 2A:IOBC fire extinguisher for office; 4. Building Permit required prior to placement of trailer; use of trailer shall not exceed one year; staff recommends the permit be issued for one year with no option for renewal) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, this request be denied. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. 10/18/83 CR) Book 63 Page 188 The Planning Commission's recommendation on City Council referral of PROPOSAL to DEVELOP a HEALTH SPA on property located within the 3900 block of Sweetwater Rd., North side, proponent: Dr. Edwin Reiner (On September 13, 1983, Council considered a proposal for development of a Health Spa on property having a total land area of 9 acres, and located adjacent to the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Sweetwater Rd.; on December 13, 1976, the Planning Commission approved a CUP to allow development of a Health Spa and Conditioning Center on a p'r ian of this property [southerly 8.12 acres] ; this development had site improvements that included a lake with recircnls'r rg aeration system, one 20' x 40' swimming pool, four 8' therapy pools, paved jogging trails with 8 exercise stations [each station provided with an intercom system/TV monitor], one 2-story administrative/medical building having 9,800 sq. ft. of floor area, and containing dining facilities and lounge, one 12-unit single -story building for housing clients with each unit having a floor area of 600 sq. ft., one single -story physical therapy and exercise building containing 1,600 sq. ft., and 2 tennis courts; in comparing the subject proposal with that approved by the Planning Commission and Council in 1976, it seems to lack the health and conditioning atmosphere of the previous proposal; the detached cottages dispersed throughout the site with a minimum of recreational facilities give an appearance of a "low cost housing" complex, rather than a health resort; the Planning Commission recommends that Council advise the proponent to revise his project to reflect more of a health resort image similar to that approved in 1976 prior to submitting applications for processing; development of this property as proposed requires issuance of a Planned Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit and Planning Commission approval of conversion and residential structure; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's recommendation) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 15, dated October 11, 1983 in the amount of $357,966.92 (Warrants Nos. 81509 through 81612 [81509 voided]) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of Raymond Harris, arising from an incident on September 22, 1983, and filed with the City Clerk on October 11, 1983 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of David Whigby, arising from an incident on August 27, 1983, and filed with the City Clerk on October 7, 1983 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The application for OFF -SALE BEER and WINE LICENSE, TYPE 21, PREMISES TRANSFER of Fedcal Distributing Company, dba FEDCO, 1100 Highland Ave. (Police, Planning and Building Departments state no objections) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, this license be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The application for ON -SALE BEER and WINE LICENSE, TYPE 41, PERSON TRANSFER of Chong Y. & Kyu S. Park, dba PICKLE BARREL DELI & RESTAURANT, 340 W. 26th St., Suite E (Police, Planning and Building Departments state no objections) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, this license be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. 10/18/83 Book 63 Page 189 OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICE OF DECISION Planning Commission Resolution No. 36-83 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to ALLOW a HEALTH SPA and BODY-BUILDING STUDIO at 8 North Euclid Ave., Suite B (The proposed health spa and body-building studio occupies 3,500 sq. ft. of floor area, located within the National City Shopping Center, NW corner of Euclid & Division [midway between the Wrigley Market and National University]; the studio provides a completely carpeted work-out area with weights for lifting, and weight machines, a sauna, whirlpool and shower facilities; this use has been in continuous operation at subject location since sometime prior to July 29, 1983; applicant was advised on several occasions to discontinue use until all necessary City permits had been obtained; he failed to do this and the business continues; the Planning Commission approved subject to two conditions [see subject Resolution] and recommended that Council appeal this decision and set the matter for public hearing for the reason that this business has been in continuous operation since the latter part of July and has failed to obtain the required building permits; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's recommendation) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, this be appealed and set for public hearing. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe requested an Executive Session on Personnel on completion of the agenda. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF The City Clerk's report on OPENING of SEALED BIDS for storm drainage facilities upgrading in Olive Ave. South of Eighth St. (Four bids were received; Windmill Developers - $18,102.00; Walter H. Barber & Son - $22,815.98; El Cajon Grading & Engineering - $24,776.00; Addax Construction Co. - $31,240.00) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The City Clerk's report on OPENING of SEALED BIDS for water improvements Grove St. at 14th St. (no bids were received) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Waters reported Mayor Cox of Chula Vista will be at the November 2 Council meeting to present the softball trophy. Councilman Van Deventer reminded everyone of the 6:30 function at the Methodist Church. Vice Mayor Dalla spoke of Council's authorization for staff to proceed with the design of the traffic signal for Plaza and Palm. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Morgan, the City Manager try to find money in the current budget so the work can be started before next June. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session for Personnel at 4:38 p.m. Council reconvened at 4:50 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. 10/18/83 Book 63 Page 190 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., October 25, 1983. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:51 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the City Council on October 25, 1983. x Corrections No Corrections MAY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 10/18/83 Change paragraph 3, page 187, by deleting: "Moved by Morgan, this be approved. Motion died for lack of second." Further change to the same paragraph, delete: "Nays: Morgan" and insert: "Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan." (This change is being made because the property under consideration is owned by Mayor Morgan's sister and he was not aware of the ownership at the time.)