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Home My WebLink About1982 04-06 CC MIN52 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 6, 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: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Ballard, Campbell, Gerschler, Grahl, McCabe, Assistant City Attorney Montandon. 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. R. Gregory Park, Paradise Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 23, 1982 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "FAIR HOUSING MONTH - April, 1982" was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTH - April, 1982" was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - April 5-9, 1982" was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Joe Kerns. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT WEEK - April 11-17, 1982" was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Cathy Henderson. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - April 18-24, 1982" was read. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, this Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to City Librarian Shula Monroe. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT The Mayor's proposed appointment of Alex J. Torres to the Traffic Safety Committee was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS GEORGE WEBSTER, National City Chamber of Commerce, was present and asked Council to support the Maytime Golf Tournament on April 30, and announced that there will be a City-wide clean-up day on April 17. Mayor Morgan asked that everyone go out and vote on Election Day; if anyone needs a ride to the polls, they should feel free to call him or the Council members and transportation will be arranged. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/6/82 53 Resolution No. 13,775, "RESOLUTION ABANDONING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Harding Ave. and 21st St., Assessment District No. 201)." Moved by Dallas seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,775 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,776, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE E OF Fo REAL al ity PROPERTY - (Grant Deed from the Parking Authority of the City Center)."secondedC Lot 14, Plaza Bonita Shopping b Moved by Waters,y Dalla, Resolution No. 13,776 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. (Item 13) The City Clerk's Report on OPENING of SEALED BIDS for repair to North abutment of Highland Ave. bridge (Four bids were received: Ripley Construction - $24,151.74; Sapper Construction Co. - $36,305.00; T. B. Penick & Sons, Inc. - $19,359.50; Carolyn Scheidle, Contractor - $24,412.80) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the low bid be acce ted T. B. Penick & SonsInc. and all other bids rejected. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,777, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Repair to North e Specification No. 924)." Moved by abutment, Highland Ave. bridge, P 13 777 be adopted• Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,778, "RESOLUTION AMENDING APPENDIX D OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL USES IN CERTAIN USE GROUPS (A-2-82)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,778 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,779, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY from Miguel and Frances S. Ramirez)." (Easement for drainage purposes � Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13779 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,780, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deed for street purposes from Miguel and Frances S. Ramirez)." 13,780 be Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,781, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Individual Grant Deed of a work/slope easement for sstreet td by Camacho, purposes ffrom Miguel and Frances S. Ramirez). Moved by Resolution No. 13,781 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - FIRST READING the Ordinances be resented Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 4/6/82-1, "An Ordinance pursuant to Land Use Code of the City of National City, California (Rezone from Commercial -Central Business District [CBD] to Commercial -Central Business District - Planned Development [CBD-PD] property at 906 through 914 E. 8th St. [City initiated]) ." Ordinance No. 4/6/82-2, "An Ordinance pursuant to Land Use Code of the City of National City, California (Rezone from Residential -Single -Family [RS-2] to Commercial Limited [CL] property at 404 Palm Ave. and 1531 E. 5th St.)." Ordinance No. 4/6/82-3, "An Ordinance pursuant to Land Use Code of the City of National City, California (Rezone from Commercial -Central Business District [CBD] to Residential Mobilehome Park [RMH], the property located at 999 Division St. and 2621 Sweetwater Rd. - ZC-7-81)." 4/6/82 54 Ordinance No. 4/6/82-4, "An Ordinance pursuant to Land Use Code of the City of National City, California (Rezone from Commercial -Limited [CL] to Commercial Ceo�tsW eBwatersRd.,strict AssessErBs]the PaxcelrNosrty 563�161e53,d n the 1700 block 54, 55 and 63 - ZC-9-81)." NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 35, dated March 22, 1982, in the amount of $72,505.87 (Warrants Nos. 75394 through 75468), CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending March 15, 1982, in the amount of $232,716,55, and RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER 36, dated March 29, 1982, in the amount of $123,732.64 (Warrants Nos. 75469 through 75531) 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 City Clerk's Report on OPENING of SEALED BIDS for repair to North abutment of Highland Ave. bridge (See Page 53, Para. 3). The Request of the NATIONAL CITY NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE to serve ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (... requested use of the Kimball Community Building to hold its annual fund raising dance on May 8, 1982, approximately 100 adults in attendance; the Little League is requesting Council authorization to serve alcoholic beverages at this dance; the City rental policy requires that the following be done when alcoholic beverages are to be served: 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; Certificates 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; security arrangements shall be approved by the Chief of Police; staff recommends this request be approved Deventer,st to Van the three requirements above) was presented. Moved by seconded by Waters, in favor of this request. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Police Chief Hart's STATUS REPORT on the NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the report be approved. Discussion. Mayor Morgan said he would like to start a program to close off some of the streets in the City to help alleviate the crime problem; every four blocks, we have a major street and by closing off some of the streets, access to the residential areas would be limited and this would discourage criminals. Further discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of MARLYN A. MICHAUD, arising from an incident on February 18, 1982, and filed with the City Clerk on March 17, 1982 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, this clailil pe denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of CARLOS FERNANDEZ, resulting from an incident on February 12, 1982, and filed with the City Clerk on March 30, 1982 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The request from local businessmen for Council consideration of STREET PARKING, ROOSEVELT AVE. - PLAZA BLVD. area was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, this be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee and staff for study. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/6/82 55 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from REAR ADMIRAL PAUL T. GILLCRIST, U.S.N., requesting adoption of an Ordinance concerning DRUG PARAPHERNALIA was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, this be referred to staff for study. Carried by unanimous vote. A letter from JAMES W. HUNT, UNIFIED SAN DIEGO COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION requesting adoption of a Resolution encouraging the City of San Diego to rejoin the Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of this request. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICE OF DECISION Planning Commission Resolution No. 7-82, approving an APPLICATION for ZONE VARIANCE to allow two POLE -MOUNTED or FREE-STANDING SIGNS to be located on premises other than that upon which the business advertised is located (off -premises signs) on property located within the SOUTH BAY PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER, South side of Plaza Blvd. between Highland Ave. and the southerly prolongation of 'N' Ave. — applicant, Pacific Investment Group, Case File No. Z-2-82 (The new owners of the South Bay Plaza Shopping Center are in the process of subdividing this shopping center, and expanding it by adding additional retail sales area; the major tenants of this expansion desire to aid identification of their use within the shopping center by installation of two free-standing signs, one on Plaza Blvd. frontage and one on Highland Ave. frontage; each sign will identify the shopping center and will contain separate plaques identifying each of the major tenants; a zone variance is required for these signs because each of the major tenants to be identified will be located on a different parcel from that upon which the signs are to be located; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval of this application) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Waters reported that Julie, who cooked for the various service clubs for over 40 years, passed away. Rosary is tonight at 7:00, Berge Roberts, and funeral services tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Councilman Waters spoke of American Ammonia's request to locate on Tidelands Ave.; he would like to see that land used for something more constructive. Vice Mayor Van Deventer stated that our Representative to the Port District is opposing American Ammonia's request. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, our Port Representative be advised that Council has gone on record as being opposed to American Ammonia locating in the Port District within the City. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Dalla reported that the right-of-way at Euclid and 13th is in need of maintenance. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., April 20, 1982. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:35 p.m. (41"--- CITY CLER 4/6/82 56 The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Codncil at their regular meeting of April 20, 1982. Corrections / No Corrections 0 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 4/6/82