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Home My WebLink About1981 03-10 CC MIN77 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TFTE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 10, 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: 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 Pastor Mike Hanson, Paradise Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 1981 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit; Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. PUBLIC ORAL COMMTJNICATIONS None ADOPTION OF RESOLTJTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,523, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (QUITCLAIM DEED FOR FIG COURT - KREHEL)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,523 be adopted as recommended by City Engineer Grahl. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,524, "RESOLUTION DEDICATING CITY-O..'cNED PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES (FIG COURT)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,524 be adopted as recommended by City Engineer Grahl. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,525, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (QUITCLAIM DEED FOR PALM AVENUE - GODINEZ) ." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,525 be adopted as recommended by City Engineer Grahl. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,526, "RESOLUTION DEDICATING CITY -OWNED PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES (PALM AVENUE)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,526 be adopted as recommended by City Engineer Grahl. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,527, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,527 be adopted as recommended by City Engineer Grahl. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,528, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WEED ABATEMENT FUND." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. .13,528 be adopted as recommended by staff. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS The matter of the EAST SIDE FIRE STATION (On 2/10/81 Council directed staff to identify fire station locations in the vicinity of Euclid Ave. 3/10/81. 78 Staff reviewed four possible sites: 1. South of 2038 Euclid Ave.; 2. & 3. NW corner Euclid Ave. and 24th St.; A. NE corner Euclid Ave. and 24th St.; 5. Las Palmas Park original site, for comparison]) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the City enter into negotiations with National School District Board for a flat parcel, 97' x 150' with direct access onto Euclid Ave. (NE corner Euclid Ave. and 24th St.) as recommended by staff. Discussion. Fire Chief Bridoe.s was present and answered questions. Vice Mayor Waters said he would vote against this site because it would only allow 15,000 sq. ft. as opposed to the 18,000 originally discussed. Chief Bridges stated this should not adversely affect one site over the other, because we can always to to two stories if necessary; the proposed new station would he slightly larger than Station 2 so a secrnd engine company could be housed, if necessary, in the future. Carried by the following vote, to -wit; Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER NO. 35, dated March 10, 1981, in the amount of S224,282.35 (Warrants Nos. 71637 through 71688) was presented. Moved by Camacho, 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 PETITION for 4-way STOP SIGN at 16TH AND ORANGE (Traffic Safety Committee and City Engineer recommend denial) was presented. City Engineer Grahl reported the City's intent is to provide a study on lowering 16th St. to provide increased line of sight. Discussion. Mr. Grahl further stated this study would prohahly have to he done with a Consultant and would take several months; it would be a CIP project. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, this matter he referred to Engineering Department to make a feasibility study on .lowering the grade on 16th St. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY .ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Waters asked why the new shopping center was named Bonita Plaza; National City has spent several million dollars on the project and Bonita took us to Court and he feels it should be named for the City. Councilman Dalla commented the name of the shopping center is Plaza Bonita, which means "Beautiful Plaza". Vice Mayor Waters reported the South Bay Historical Society will be showing two silent movies (Harold Lloyd and W. C. Fields) at Granger Music Hall at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12; it's free and everyone is welcome. PUBLIC HEARING The continued Public Hearing on APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 205 NATIONAL CITY BLVD. (Bob McGan, CUP 1980-13) was held at this time. Planning Director Gerschler stated Planning Commission denied this application on the grounds it would be incompatible with neighboring uses and staff concurs. Anthony Villadolid (Defenders, Inc. of Chula Vista), 1025 Paradise Drive, National. City, was present and spoke as a supporter of CRASH, Inc., stating the staff of CRASH recognizes the legitimacy of the concerns of the neighbors in the area; CRASH is supervised by experienced people on a 24-hour basis and is 3/10/81 79 recognized by the Courts and Probation Department; the participants are not allowed to leave the premises and therefore, should not have an adverse effect on the surrounding area; in the 8 months CRASH has been at this location, there have been no incidents of participants coming out of the program and becoming involved in a crime in this area. Mr. Villadolid said CRASH is funded through June 30 and plans to stay at this location only until June 30; if funded at that time, their new fiscal budget should allow for relocation. Joe Wilton (Long Cabinet Co.), 139 Roosevelt Ave., was present and spoke in opposition, asking why, if the CRASH program was so great, it depended on this location. Mayor Morgan replied the program was not funded beyond June 30, and it is uncertain whether they will receive additional funding at that time; on June 30, they will move out or close down entirely. Discussion. Gladys Hawkins, 224 F Ave., was present to speak in opposition to the CUP and suggested Council get something in writing tonight. Mr. Villadolid stated he has spoken to Mr. McGan; he is not retained; there is no money being exchanges] here; he will accept the responsibility of being Attorney for the program; he will go on record as indicating that the program as of June 30 will vacate the premises. Planning Director Gerschler recommended Council deny permit and let Zoning Enforcement take its usual course; if the CUP is denied tonight, he will issue notice of violation tomorrow morning and the zoning process will be triggered. City Attorney McLean stated if Council is agreeable to CRASH remaining at the present location until June 30, he, Planning Director Gerschler and Mr. Villadolid will work out details. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the Public Hearing be closed and Planning Director Gerschler's recommendation to deny permit and let zoning enforcement take its usual course be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote, the meeting closed at 8:07 p.m. CITY CLER The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of March 17, 1981. i L Corrections No Corre tions MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 3/10/81