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Home My WebLink About1983 12-13 CC MINBook 64 Page 9 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 13, 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, Campbell, McCabe, McLean, 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 the Rev. Wayne Rowland, First Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of November 22, 1983 be approved, and the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 1983 be approved with the following two corrections: Page 6, Para. 2, line 20, delete the word 'protest" and insert the word "protect"; Page 6, Para. 3, line 10, delete "Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendation" and insert "staff's recommendation." Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CAROLINE ROSS, 2756 Ridgeway Dr., Lincoln Acres, was present and inquired about the procedure for annexation to National City. Mayor Morgan advised Ms. Ross that this should be referred to staff, and staff will come up with a recommendation. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to staff. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTICNS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,194, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR 1911 ACT, 22ND STREET FROM PROSPECT TO EUCLID." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,194 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,195, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PASSENGER LOADING ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF 'D' AVENUE FROM 12TH STREET TO 100 FEET SOUTHERLY ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,195 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wits Ayes: Camacho, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla, Van Deventer. Vice Mayor Dalla said the reason for his and Councilman Van Deventer's abstention is they are on the governing board of the church. Resolution No. 14,196, "RESOLUTION SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO CONSIDER A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL CITY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,196 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,197, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A 'TREE AGREEMENT' WITH MRS. J. L. HARRISON (2435 E. 13TH STREET)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 14,197 be adopted. Caizied by unanimous vote. 12/13/83 Book 64 Page 10 Resolution No. 14,198, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED FOR STREET PURPOSES FROM JEANETTE L. HARRISON (2435 E. 13TH STREET, PARCEL NO. 558-091-08)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,198 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,199, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ENTER INTO AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR PROPERTY AT 2435 EAST 13TH STREET (J. L. HARRISON) PER ESCROW NO. 57322-S DATED DECEMBER 1, 1983 WITH LAND TITLE INSURANCE CO." Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 14,199 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 14,200, "RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM COMMERCIAL -LIMITED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (CL-PD) TO RESIDENTIAL SINGLE- FAMILY -SMALL LOT (RS-2) PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3731 CALMOOR WAY, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 564-460-33." Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 12/13/83-1, "Ordinance pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of National City rezoning from Commercial -Limited Planned Development (CL-PD) to Residential Single -Family -Small Lot (RS-2) property located at 3731 Calmoor Way (APN # 564-460-33; GP-2-83 and ZC-2-83)." ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 12/6/83-1, "Ordinance of the City of National City regulating garage sales" was listed on the agenda, but was held over (to January 3, 1984). Ordinance No. 1808 (12/e/84-2), "ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR COUNCIL BRIEFING SESSIONS." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1808 (12/6/84-2) be adopted. Discussion. City Attorney McLean said this Ordinance adds to the Municipal Code Section regarding Council meetings; when the Municipal Code was prepared, it did not reflect the City Council's rule that they would have briefing sessions; all the meeting rules should be in one place in the Code for clarity. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 21, dated November 22, 1983, in the amount of $66,812.80 (Warrants Nos. 81948 through 82007 [voided 81948 & 81966]), CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending November 15, 1983, in the amount of $242,269.67, RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 23, dated December 6, 1983, in the amount of $111,492.95 (Warrants Nos. 82073 through 82118 [voided 82073]) and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending November 30, 1983, in the amount of $253,474.41, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, 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 Eliseo Tamez Arenas, Jr., arising from an accident on December 3, 1983, and filed with the City Clerk on December 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. 12/13/83 Book 64 Page 11 The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of SHERRY ANN LARSEN, arising from an accident on October-25, 1983, and filed with the City Clerk on December 2, 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 Jose D. Padilla, arising from an incident on November 21, 1983, and filed with the City Clerk on December 2, 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 G.M.U., INC., filed with the City Clerk on December 1, 1983 was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied for reason of late filing. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICES OF DECISION Planning Commission Resolution No. 55-83 APPROVING ZONE VARIANCE TO ALLOW a 153 square foot ADDITION to the SECOND STORY of a SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE in a zone with a height limitation of 15' at 710 'K' Ave., Applicant: Austin B. Lucious, Case File No. Z-15-83 (Applicant desires to construct a 9' by 17' addition to the second story of an existing single-family dwelling; project site is zoned Single -Family Extendable, Planned Development with a height limitation of 15' maximum; existing dwelling is classified as lawful non -conforming because it is two stories and exceeds 15' in height; within the area bounded by 7th and 8th Streets, 'J' and 'K' Avenues, there are 13 parcels, 5 of which are developed with two-story structures; Planning Commission approved subject to one condition; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Planning Commission Resolution No. 56-83 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to ALLOW CONSTRUCTION of a SELF-SERVICE GAS STATION AND AUTOMATIC CAR WASH facility at 804 East 9th Street, Applicant: Texaco, USA, Case File No. CUP-1983-18, was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, this be appealed and set for Public Hearing. Discussion. Planning Director Post said this would be owned by Texaco with a private operator running it. Vice Mayor Dalla inquired if it would be possible for Texaco to provide names and addresses of similar operations in the County. Planning Director Post said he would make that request. Motion carried by unanimous vote. F'.nnning Commission Resolution No. 54-83 DENYING an APPLICATION for ZONE VARIANCE to ALLOW a PARCEL to be CREATED WITHOUT the required 50 FEET of street FRONTAGE at 3600 E. 8th Street, Applicant: Wellington Group, Case File No. Z-14-83 was presented. The City Clerk reported this was appealed by the applicant. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this be set for Public Hearing,on January 24, 1984. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe introduced Roger Post in his new capacity as permanent Planning Director. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No reports. MAYOR Mayor Morgan spoke of the people who live in condos who use the pool and cut through the unfenced property owned by the City, and asked the City Manager to check into this. Mayor Morgan continued, the trash bins at the condos need to be looked at. 12/13/83 Book 64 Page 12 Mayor Morgan reported he and Councilman Camacho have been talking to some officials about Harbor Drive; it is time to see the Port District, the Navy and the City of San Diego about landscaping Harbor Drive from Civic Center Drive to the Convention Center in San Diego. Lengthy discussion. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Waters reported the Canadian basketball team will be arriving Friday to play Sweetwater High School; a City businessman has arranged for their transportation from the airport to the City. Councilman Waters reported receipt of a petition from businessmen in the area of 8th St., between National City Blvd. and 'B' Ave. requesting that the two-hour parking be removed from the following streets: 'A' Ave. between 7th St. & 8th St.; 'B' Ave. between 7th St. and 8th St.; 'B' Ave. between 8th St. and 9th St.; 7th St. between 'A' Ave. and 'B' Ave.; 7th St. between 'B' Ave. and 'C' Ave. Mr. Waters gave the petition to the City Clerk and said he would turn this matter over to the Traffic Safety Committee. Councilman Van Deventer said he had received the City Manager's report relating to false alarms; it is a good report and he would like to see Council adopt the recommendation of Police Chief Hart, without fines for first time. Vice Mayor Dalia said he would like to see it on the next agenda. City Manager McCabe said it would be on the agenda next week. Councilman Camacho inquired if the trees planted today on 16th St. near the Post Office would be covered with grates; it is dangerous as it is. Executive Director, Community Development, Peterson said they would be covered. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., December 20, 1983. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:35 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of the City Council on December 20, 1983. / Corrections No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 12/13/83