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Home My WebLink About1982 10-05 CC MIN179 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 5, 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: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. bnt: Camacho. Administrative officials present: Ballard, Campgan,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 Chaplain Wilfred Reyna, Paradise Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 28, 1982 be unproved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Proclamations be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "FOSTER GRANDPARENTS' RECOGNITION MONTH - October, 1982" was read by title. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Margaret Bruce, Director. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "SALUTE TO NAVY WEEK - October 11-15, 1982" was read by title. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho, Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to George Webster, National City Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "VETERANS' CALL TO UNITY MONTH - November, 1982" was read by title. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing on the FORMATION of UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT No. 15, on Plaza Blvd., Highland to Palm Ave, (The Public Hearing was set by Resolution No. 13,891, adopted by Council on September 7; allocations are made available from profits of the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. for relocation of overhead utilities to underground) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavits of Mailing and Posting were on file. City Engineer Grahl displayed a map showing the boundaries of the proposed underground utility district, and said no protests have been received; all procedures of the Streets and Highways Code and the National City Municipal Code have been adhered to, and he recommended approval. No one was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing be closed, Underground Utility District No. 15 be approved, and all stipulations of staff be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. 10/5/82 180 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Camacho. Resolution No. 13,902, "RESOLUTION ABANDONING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Van Ness Ave., 24th St. to Leonard St.), ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 200." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,902 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Resolution No. 13,903, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15 (Plaza Blvd., Highland to Palm Ave.)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,903 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. City Attorney McLean said a Resolution deleting a portion of Resolution No. 13,796 was held over last week for additional information; a supplement was given to Council today. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the supplement to Resolution No. 13,796 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Resolution No. 13,904, "RESOLUTION AMENDING CONDITION 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 13,796 PASSED AND ADOPTED MAY 4, 198h1 dMinVedtheysDTaifeneiconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,904/te aaopt2d. Care y unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Resolution No. 13,905, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DIVISION." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,905 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Resolution No. 13,906, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RADIO COMMUNICATIONS FUND AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,906 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 13, dated September 27, 1982, in the amount of $129,310.40 (Warrants Nos. 77584 through 77643 [voided 77583]) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Camacho. The Planning Department's recommendation for GRAFFITI PREVENTION GUIDE (Planning Dept. has completed a Graffiti Prevention Guide designed to assist the homeowner and businessman in alleviating graffiti; such things as removal of markings, graffiti resistant paints, protective landscaping, and construction materials are covered; preparation of the brochure was done by Liza Virata, a planning student at UCLA who volunteered her services; 1,000 copies of the pamphlet have been printed at a cost of $247; 1,000 additional copies can be obtained for an additional $176; staff recommends the brochure be accepted and authorized for distribution) was presented. Planning Director Gerschler said he would like Council to review this brochure and accept it, and pass it along to the Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this brochure be accepted and distributed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of JAMES and RUTH LA VALLE, arising from an incident on July 8, 1982, and filed with the City Clerk on September 27, 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. 10/5/82 181 The CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES of JAN ESCOLASTICO MONTERO and ROSALIND DE CASTRO, arising from an incident on June 25, 1982 and filed with sthendeheCit y bClerk on September 29, 1982 were presented. Moved by Waters, Van Deventer, these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING Planning Commission Resolution No. 36-82 APPROVING EXTENSION of TIME in which to exercise CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT for DEVELOPMENT of a GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY RETAIL OUTLET AND SERVICE CENTER, 1700 block Sweetwater Rd., North side, CUP-1981-10 (On August 24, 1981, the Planning Commission approved application for Conditional Use Permit to allow a tire retail outlet and service center within the 1700 block oftSweetwate r Rd., North side; the permit will expire October 13, proponent is requesting a one-year time extension in which to exercise this CUP because "due to current financial conditions, Sweetwater -Limited has been unable to arrange for satisfactory financing for construction of the premises contemplated in the application"; proponent states they are actively pursuing financing and as soon as same is available, intends to construct the facilities approved in the CUP; the Planning Commission approved this extension to October 13, 1983; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval) was presented. Discussion. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Planning Commission Resolution No. 37-82 APPROVING EXTENSION of TIME in which to exercise PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT for DEVELOPMENT of a SHOPPING CENTER, 1700 block Sweetwater Rd., North side, PD-5-81 (On September 14, 1981, the Planning Commission approved application for PD to allow development of a shopping center containing a total floor area of 22,000 sq. ft.; this permit will expire if not extended; proponent is requesting a one-year extension because "due to current financial conditions, Sweetwater -Limited has been unable to arrange satisfactory financing for construction of the premises"; proponent states that they are actively pursuing financing and as soon as same is available, intends to construct the facilities approved in this permit; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval of this extension) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. Planning Commission Resolution No. 39-82 APPROVING an EXTENSION of TIME in which to exercise PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT allowing a 17-UNIT CONDOMINIUM project within the 2300 block of Euclid Ave., West side, PUD-3-79 (On April 12, 1982, the Planning Commission approved a 6-month time extension in which to exercise this permit for Canyon Park Townhomes Condominium project; this permit will expire on October 21, 1982 if not extended; on August 10, 1982, Council approved a one-year extension for filing the final subdivision map for this project; this was the final extension allowed by the Subdivision Map Act and will expire on August 11, 1983; proponent is requesting a one-year extension in which to exercise this permit because the economy at this time does not warrant construction; the Planning Commission approved extension to August 11, 1983, so expiration of this permit would coincide with the expiration date of the Tentative Subdivision Map; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE The STREET TREE and PARKWAY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS from their meeting of September 16, 1982 (... the following street tree removals: Mrs. Teresa Ramirez, 1925 Wilson, street tree has raised the sidewalk and cracked the curbing; removal recommended on $10.00 deposit for replacement; James E. Mobley, 3416 Tolas Court, one bottlebrush tree is destroying the sidewalk and is unsightly; removal recommended, and Parks Supervisor to determine if parkway is wide enough for replacement) were presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. 10/5/82 182 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE The TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS from their meeting of September 8, 1982 (1. Paint white curb on the East side of 'E' Ave. in front of Central School, and install 4-5 "Maximum Standing 3 Minutes" signs; 2. Paint a crosswalk at 30th on the West side of Transportation Ave.; 3. At Sweetwater Heights Subdivision: a. Replace the existing 35 MPH with 25 MPH speed limit signs on Stockman from Sweetwater Rd. to Cagle St.; b. Paint a white center line on Stockman from Sweetwater Rd. to Cagle St.; 4. Designate a 45' loading zone at 221 W. 16th St. for Moore's Spring Co.) were presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. CITY MANAGER Kimball,who was City Manager McCabe thanked firefighter Randy responsible for obtaining the grant for fire and police communications system. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF to start work on City Engineer Grahl reported that V. R. Dennis is ready resurfacing of streets this week; they will begin on National City Blvd., then continue on to Highland, Roosevelt and Cleveland. MAYOR Mayor Morgan said Council set aside $50,000 in the budget for curb and sidewalk repair; he would like to see $5,000 of that set aside to purchase cement and a small cement mixer for City crews to make small cement repairs instead of using blacktop. Discussion. Consensus this be included in the report the City Manager is preparing; also requested to be included in the report: the feasibility of putting cement work out for bid on a "per sq._ft." basis; if there are 15 or 20 small repairs needed, they could all be done at one time. Mayor Morgan spoke of a handicapped lady at 704 'M' Ave. who does not drive, but who has friends pick her up to take her to the doctor; often other cars are parked in front of her house, and he asked that the space in front of her house be designated "Handicapped Parking." Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, this be referred to staff to see if it meets with City policy. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Camacho. CITY COUNCIL - No report. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by 7:00 p.m., October 12, 1982. Camacho. The meeting closed Van Deventer, the meeting be adjourned to Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: at 4:22 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved by regular meeting of October 12, 1982. Corrections the C'ty Council at their No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 10/5/82