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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 01-20 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA January 20, 1981 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Grahl, Prin- cipal Planner Larson, 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 the Rev. Richard P lache, First Christian Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meet- ing of January 13, 1981, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None Mayor Morgan recognized F. GEORGE JAMES, member of the Board of the San Diego Unified Port District, who was present in the audience. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the resolution be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Dalla spoke in reference to Resolution No. 13,502, saying staff submitted a proposed policy governing parking for handicapped and he had proposed changes to Items 1, 3 and 4 of the policy, Item 2 to remain un- changed (Item 1. "In establishing on -street parking facilities for the disabled there shall be a reasonable determination made that die-€at14*y wi44 sem"e*Q-4ken"a'+ 4aa ed- a -and--4ha4 the need is of an on -going nature"[words lined through to be -'.eleted]; Itera 3, "Subject residence must not have useable off-street parking available or off-street space available that may be converted into disabled parking" Lunderlined words to be added]; and Item 4.to be eliminated in its entirety for the reason that the stated requirements for a disabled license plate are adequate proof of an individu- al's disability or handicap and to require an additional signed statement from a physician is both demeaning and unnecessary. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, to approve the three changes. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,502, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROPOSED PROCEDURE AND POLICIES FOR THE DESIGNATION OF HANDICAPPED PARKING STALLS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 13,502 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finanee Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 28, dated January 20, 1981, in the amount of $116,169.26 (Warrants Nos. 71,049 through 71,121) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT, prepared and submitted by certified public account- ants, Diehl, Evans & Company (examination of all Revenue, Expenditures and Fund Balances for the fiscal year 1979-80) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's recommendation of DENIAL of application for DEFERRAL of STREET PAVING at 1318 Lanoitan Avenue (applicant is attempting to sell his property and discovered that his house never received final inspection... the street paving was never accomplished; Ordinance No. 1491 requires all 1/20/81 54 street improvements be installed; applicant is now seeking deferral of paving requirements and has executed a Covenant waiving his right of pro- test to a 1911 Act improvement;...other property owners have added street improvements on Lanoitan; estimated cost of this work is about $1,900) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of staff's recommendation to deny. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's recommendation the ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT for a portion of 29th Street, east of "A" Avenue be approved and recorded (property owner at subject location inadvertently fenced a portion of 29th Street when he graded and improved the remainder of his lot...he is now seeking permission to leave the fence undisturbed until such time as the City needs to occupy the land; 29th Street is not a dedicated street but shows only as a potential [or paper] street on City records) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, staff's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Director of Public Works' recommendation of approval of the request of ALTRUSA CLUB to use Kimball Community Building for its Annual International Dinner on March 21, 1981, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., waiver of building ren- tal fees, and to serve alcoholic beverages between 6:30-7:30 (approval of serving alcoholic beverages subject to three conditions) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of Altrusa Club and staff's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The Director of Building and Housing's recommendation the request of CIRCUS VARGAS to hold a circus from January 29-February 4, 1981, National City Boulevard at West 33 Street, be approved subject to compliance with Ordinance No. 1227 and all other applicable laws (Temporary Use Permit has been pro- cessed and approved by the Planning, Fire, Finance and Police Departments) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The PETITION for permanent asphalt pavement, standard sidewalk and Type "G" curb, drainage, right-of-way and incidentals thereto by special assessment proceedings (1911 ACT) for DELTA STREET east of Highland was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, it be referred to the City Engineer for processing. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's recommendation the proposal of Novak, Dempsey and Associates for PAVEMENT EVALUATION SERVICES be approved and the City Engineer authorized to enter into agreement for this work (Capital Improvement Pro- gram includes several projects for repair/reconstruction of City streets; project scope is based on the observed condition of street surfaces and experience based on knowledge of pavement construction and traffic; this approach has been fairly standard until recently when municipalities and the federal government have undertaken a more scientific and professional approach to pavement evaluation; the results of such studies have usually resulted in lower costs for street repair or have allowed more streets to be repaired for a fixed sum._.the cost $47,000 for 55 miles of two-lane pave- ment at selected locations...) was presented. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Further discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's recommendation of approval of the request for RELEASE OF LIEN for the property at 2312 East 13 Street, applicant - Rodriguez (Resolu- tion No. 12,513 accepted and recorded a lien agreement to guarantee street improvements in the amount of $562.70; this lien is causing distress to the applicant in that it places a "cloud" on the property title; applicant de- sires to have the lien released by the City and substitute a Covenant waiv- ing right of protest to an assessment district street project) was presented. City Attorney McLean recommended in favor of the release. Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. 1/20/81 55 OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Waters said the 40th President was sworn in today and asked when his picture would be on the wall of Council Chambers. City Manager McCabe reported it was ordered and was on its way. Councilman Van Deventer reported at the meeting of SANDAG on Monday, Caltrans announced Highway 54 has been deferred to 1983-85, until we have something from the federal government on the channel; there is supposed to be further information on funds for the channel in April. Councilman Van Deventer reported the matter of the location of the airport was also discussed at SANDAG on Monday; there was discussion regarding moving the airport to Miramar; the Navy is opposed; the final board action was the City of San Diego is to apply for funds for a study on the joint use of Miramar. Councilman Dalla commented on the recent activity on the trash disposal plant, saying some time ago Council adopted a Resolution opposing its location in the City, and suggested if the Resolution was not sent to the proper authorities, it be sent now. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, the Resolution be sent to the proper authorities. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING The PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED AMENDMENT to CHAPTER 18.58 MUNICIPAL CODE to REDUCE THE OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR OFFICE USES was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. Principal Planner Larson reported the Planning Commission recommended the Code be amended for administrative, clerical and professional offices, excluding health services, as follows: first 5,000 sq. ft. - 1 space for every 200 sq. ft. of gross floor space; 5,000-10,000 sq. ft. - 1 space for every 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area; 10,000-30-000 sq. ft. - 1 space for every 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area; 30,000-100,000 sq. ft. - 1 space for every 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area; over 100,000 sq. ft. - 1 space for every 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area (spaces are for each building and these formulae will not accumulate where there is more than one building on the property); health services - 1 space for every 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area. Mr. Larson stated staff concurs with the Planning Commission and that the changes are in line with requirements of other cities. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the public hearing be closed and all recommendations of staff be adhered to and the proposed amendment be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor waters commented on meeting City of San Diego Councilman Williams and mentioning Route 252 to him. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:41 p.m. City Clez City/of National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at the regular meet- ing of January 27, 1981. Corrections" 2No corrections 1°11( ,(1/1z, M- or City of National City, California NOTE: It was on this day the 52 American hostages held by Iranian terrorists were released after 444 days of captivity. The Rev. Plache included prayers for the hostages, their families and loved ones in his invocation. 1/20/81