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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 03-16 CC MIN45 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 16, 1982 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: Dalia, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan, Camacho, Administrative officials presents Ballard, Campbell Grahl, McCabe, McLean. Absent: Gerschler, 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 Van Deventer, seconded by Dallas the minutes of the regular meeting of March 91 1982 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent; Camacho, PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH - March, 1982" was read, Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, this Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Ruth Mayer, American Red Cross. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "POISON PREVENTION WEEK - March 21-27, 1982" was read. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent; Camacho. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None Mayor Morgan reported that Supervisor Tom Hamilton requested that the City put something in the vault, which is to be sealed, at the new South Bay Court facility, and asked the City Manager to come up with something worthwhile. ADOPTION Of RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalia, the Resolutions be presented by title only, Carried by unanimous vote.' Absent: Camacho. Resolution No, 13,771, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deed from the Community Development Commission of the City of National City)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,771 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 33, dated March 9, 1982, in the amount of $278,794,63 (Warrants Nos. 75271 through 75319), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending February 28, 1982, in the amount of $231,594,07 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the bills be paid and warrants drawn, Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalia, Van Deventer,, Waters, Morgan, Nays: None, Absent: Camacho. 3/16/82 46 The request of the BOYS' CLUB of NATIONAL CITY to serve alcoholic beverages (The Boys' Club is planning a Western Dance and Dinner at the Boys' Club, 1430 'D' Ave,, on March 27, 1982, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with approximately 300 persons [all 21 years of age and older] expected to attend; they are requesting Council authorization to serve alcoholic beverages at this dinner/dance; the following requirements must be met when alcoholic beverages are to be served; 1. Applicant shall obtain a use permit from the Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control, a copy to be filed with Public Works prior to the event; 2. A Certificate of Insurance [personal liability and property damage in the amounts of $100,000 for a single occurrence and $300,000 for multiple occurrences], naming the City as co-insured shall be submitted; 3. Security arrangements shall be approved by the Chief of Police; staff recommends this request be approved subject to the three requirements listed above) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this request be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan, Absent: Camacho. The PETITION for DRAINAGE facilities, pursuant to 1911 IMPROVEMENT ACT, SWEETWATER RD. and PLAZA BONITA SHOPPING CENTER (Sweetwater Rd., from near Easterly City limits where three culverts cross to the box culvert at the Plaza Bonita Shopping Center) was presented, Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, this be referred to the City Engineer for study and evaluation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of KEVIN ROBERT TOTH, arising from an incident on January 13, 1982, and filed with the City Clerk on March 4, 1982, was presented, Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney„ Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of EDUARDO GUSTAVO CUEN, resulting from an incident on January 9, 1982, and filed with the City Clerk on March 8, 1982, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent; Camacho. The CLAIMS for DAMAGES of DANIEL LEA GUTIERREZ, ERMELINDA GUTIERREZ, NATALIE ROSE GUTIERREZ and JAMES C. POWERS, arising from the same incident on December 11-12, 1981, and filed with the City Clerk on March 9, 1982 were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Camacho. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING The proposed AMENDMENTS to APPENDIX 'D' of the National City LAND USE CODE, A-2-82 (The Land Use Code provides that the Planning Director may make determinations of land use in accordance with Section 18.104.030B; such determinations are presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for approval; this amendment incorporates 36 such determinations into Appendix 'D' of the Land Use Code; proposed additions are listed in Planning Commission Resolution No. 3-82; these amendments are routine and do not represent any substantial changes in code regulations; staff recommends approval) were presented, Planning Director Gerschler stated the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of staff's recommendation. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. The request for a six-month EXTENSION for filing of FINAL MAP for CANYON PARK TOWNHOMES, Applicant - Biggs Engineering, Case File No, S-1-79 (On September 11, 1979, Council approved the subdivision map for Canyon Park Townhomes, a 17-unit project within the 2300 block of Euclid Ave., applicant has not recorded the map and has been granted 3/16/82 47 two previous extensions, totalling 18 months; the Government Code would allow one more six-month extension; the extension for the companion case, PUD 3-79, will require a public hearing before the Planning Commission; staff recommends this request be granted) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of this request. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICES OF DECISION Planning Commission Resolution No. 4-82, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to allow development of a 5,456 sq. ft., single -story, BRANCH CLAIMS OFFICE for the FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP on property located within the 1000 block of Euclid Ave., West side, PD-8-81 (... involves the proposed construction of a 5,456 sq. ft. office building to be used by Farmers Insurance Group as a branch claims office; the building will be single -story with wood siding and metal mansard roof; the site contains approximately 57,499 sq. ft.; building and areas surfaced for parking and drives will occupy about 23,000 sq. ft.; the remaining 34,499 sq. ft. will be devoted to landscape; off street parking requirement is 28 spaces; plans submitted indicate provisions for 31 spaces; the Planning Commission approved subject to 10 conditions set forth in the subject Resolution; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Planning Commission Resolution No. 5-82, ZONE VARIANCE to allow a REDUCTION in the total number of OFF-STREET PARKING spaces required in conjunction with office use, from 33 spaces to 31 spaces at 1615 Sweetwater Rd., Z-1-82 (... involves reduction in the total number of off-street parking spaces required to allow an additional 500 sq. ft. of floor area to be used for office purposes within the existing two- story commercial building at the NE corner of Sweetwater Rd. and Grove St.; the Planning Commission approved subject to 3 conditions set forth in the subject Resolution; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. The proposed AMENDMENT to TITLE 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code to allow the retail sale of used appliances and the retail rental of new and used appliances (primary use) in the CL Zone (On March 8, 1982, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing for a proposed Code amendment to allow the sale of used appliances and the retail rental of new and used appliances in the CL Zone; after receiving testimony, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that no amendments be made to the Land Use Code, as the proposed uses would not be compatible with other neighborhood commercial uses; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's denial of this application; the applicant is entitled by law, to a Public Hearing by the City Council; staff recommends the matter be set for hearing) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe reported that the N.C.F.D. and the C.V.F.D. are now serving the Lower Sweetwater District; we have an engine and crews out there and have accepted two of their former employees; he expects it to work out very well. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF Police Chief Hart was present and spoke about the Youth Diversion Program, which has been very successful, but is now seeking refunding; they recently attended a conference in Palm Springs and were awarded a plaque, one of five in the State. Mr. Hart introduced Sgt. Merrell Davis, Supervisor and Coordinator, and Moises Paz and Linda Ruiz, Youth Diversion Counselors, who spoke briefly about the Youth Diversion Program activities. 3/16/82 48 MAYOR Mayor Morgan announced he would call an Executive Session at the completion of the Agenda. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Waters reported he had a communication from CalTrans District Director Lightcap announcing that I-805 within National City will be landscaped in the near future. Councilman Waters spoke of the Toro family who were burglarized recently while on vacation; everything but their refrigerator was stolen; he asked if the City could set up an area to accept donations for them. Mayor Morgan asked the City Manager to look into it. Councilman Waters spoke of the trash on the hill over Reo Drive; it is unsightly and can be seen from Sweetwater Heights. Mayor Morgan said this may be San Diego and asked Director Public Works, Williams to check this out. Vice Mayor Van Deventer announced the schedule for Highway 54; acquisition will start in April, bids in April, 1984 and final phase in December, 1985. Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session for personnel matters at 4:30 p.m. Council reconvened at 4:48 p.m. Council members present: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: Camacho. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., March 23, 1982. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. The meeting closed at 4:49 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council regular meeting of March 23, 1982. Corrections / No Cor ections MA CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 3/16/82