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Home My WebLink About1982 08-10 CC MIN143 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 10, 1982 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, Della, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Ballard, Campbell, Gerschler, Grahl, McCabe, McLean. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe followed with invocation by City Manager McCabe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 1982 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Morgan said he intended to present "Keys to the City" to LARRY THOMAS and HAROLD HIGGINBOTHAM, who saved the life of a young man; since they were not present in the audience, he would make the presentations at a later time. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Public Hearings on (1) the proposed AMENDMENT to TITLE 18 (Zoning) of the N. C. Municipal Code to PROHIBIT any type of ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS within the Commercial - CBD (Central Business District) Zone, A-7-82 and (2) the proposed AMENDMENT to TITLE 18 (Zoning) of the Land Use Code to PROHIBIT the use of PRIVATE VIEWING ROOMS in establishments that sell or rent PRE-RECORDED VIDEO TAPES and similar media items, A-5-82 (A-7-82 would prohibit any type of adult entertainment establishments in the CBD Zone regardless of the floor area and without reference to the 15% rule mentioned in Chapter 18.69 of the Municipal Code. A-5-82 would prohibit the use of private viewing rooms in establishments that sell or rent pre-recorded video tapes and similar media items and would include a definition of "private viewing room" in the Municipal Code.) were held at this time. The City Clerk reported Certificates of Publication for both hearings were on file. Planning Director Gerschler said both Planning Commission and staff recommend adoption of the two amendments. ROBERT C. FRYER, 15 Blue Anchor Cay, Coronado (representing the Downtown Businessmen's Assoc.) was present and said he had not been able to obtain copies of the Ordinances that would adopt these amendments and could not speak intelligently about them. Copies of the Ordinances were given to Mr. Fryer and time was allowed for him to read them. Mr. Fryer said since he had not had time to study the Ordinances, he could only say that he did not favor prohibition as provided in the two Ordinances, but would favor regulation. No one else was present to speak. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearings be closed and amendments A-7-82 (to prohibit any type of adult entertainment establishments within the Central Business District Zonel and A-5-82 (to prohibit the use of private viewing rooms in establishments that sell or rent pre-recorded video tapes and similar media items) be approved subject to stipulations of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/10/82 Resolution No. 13,866, "RESOLUTION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Repair to Specification No. 924)," Moved by Resolution No. 13,866 be adopted. 144 ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FILING North Abutment, Highland Avenue Bridge, Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,867, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND (1910 'L' Ave. Gonzalez).' Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,867 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote, Resolution No, 13,868, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF SFRIT.ET IMPROVEMENTS AND A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND (1502 'L' Ave, C:cma)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 1.w,868 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote, Resolution No. 13,869, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO BUS LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No, 13,869 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,870, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Sweetwater Road Drainage, Assessment District No. 218)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No, 13,870 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.. Resolution No. 13,871, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (Sweetwater Road Drainage, Assessment District No. 218)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,871 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,872, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (22nd Street - Prospect to Euclid, Assessment District No. 222)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,872 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,873, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (22nd Street - Prospect to Euclid, Assessment District No. 222)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,873 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (First Reading) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 8/10/82-1, "Proposed Amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code to prohibit any type of adult entertainment establishments in the Central Business District Commercial Zone (CBD)." Ordinance No. 8/10/82-2, "An Ordinance Amending Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code to prohibit the use of private viewing rooms in establishments that sell or rent pre-recorded video tapes." NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 5, dated August 3, 1982, in the amount of $138,397.90 (Warrants Nos, 77041 through 77108) 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 request of HART & SONS for a two-year EXTENSION of time for filing FINAL MAP for CANYON PARK TOWNHOMES, 2300 Block of Euclid Avenue, Case File No, S-1-79 (City Council approved tentative subdivision map on September 11, 1979; applicant has been unable to record final subdivision map in the interval; Government Code states tentative map will expire 4 years from date of approval; a final extension of 1 year is possible; 8/10/82 145 extension of the companion PUD Permit will require Planning Commission action) was presented. Discussion re time constraints of extension. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, an extension of 1 year be approved as the State doesn't allow 2 years. Further discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of AMERICAN TOWING AND AUTO DISMANTLING, filed on July 30, 1982, and arising from an occurence on April 30, 1982 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, this be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION A letter dated July 23, 1982 from Congressman Duncan Hunter to Councilman Dalla, stating his enthusiasm for the naming of a Naval vessel for the City of National City, and that he has forwarded Councilman Dalla's letter to the Naval Historical Board (ultimate decision for names rests with the Board) with his personal endorsement was presented. No Council action required -- information c:nly. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Morgan spoke in response to published reports of the RAND Study which was published in various newspapers during the past week, outlining the growth of the City's sales tax revenues through the efficacious use of grants to develop land to attract business and industry, and re -stating the City's enviable position with respect to revenues. Other members of the Council joined the Mayor in refuting the Rand Study conclusions. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Camacho reported that at a meeting of MTDB he was asked if the spaces in the parking lot at the National City Trolley Station could be re -drawn to accomodate additional cars; a recent study shows that 40%.of the parked cars are compacts; the parking lot was striped to accomodate full-size cars. Planning Director Gerschler said the parking lot was planned three years ago; requirements have since been modified; he would work with MTDB on this. Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session on Personnel at 7:27 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:57 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., August 17, 1982. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:58 p.m. 8/10/82 146 The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of August 17, 1982. 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