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Home My WebLink About1981 04-07 CC MIN88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 7, 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, Grahl, McCabe, 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. Charles Molnar, First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 24, 1981 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS The Mayor's recommended appointment of Jess Van Deventer as Vice Mayor, effective April 7, 1981, was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Della, the appointment be made. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan thanked Councilman Waters for serving as Vice Mayor the last year. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,531, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON." (Alley No. 33, 12th St. to Civic Center Dr. between Roosevelt Ave. and Hoover Ave.) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,531 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's report on FEASIBILITY OF PROPOSED PETITIONED IMPROVEMENT, Alley No. 80, 18th to 20th, between Grove and Prospect (Petitioners represent 67% of the total benefitted area; Div. 4, Part 1, Sec, 2804 of the Streets and Highways Code, states that when more than 60% of the area petitions for improvement, the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 report and hearing are waived,) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, to accept the City Engineer's report and instruct him to proceed with the project. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,532, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 214. (Alley 80, 18th St. to 20th St., between Grove St. and Prospect St.)" Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,532 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,533, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 214. (Alley 80, 18th St. to 20th St., between Grove St. and Prospect St.)" Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,533 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/7/81 89 The City Engineer's report on FEASIBILITY OF PROPOSED PETITIONED IMPROVEMENT, Alley No, 66 from "L" Ave, to "N" Ave,, including 17th St, between "Ms and "N" Avenues and "M" Ave, between 17th St, and Alley No, 66 (Combined petitioners represent 71.8% of the total benefitted area,,) was presented. Moved by Dalia, seconded by Camacho, to alcet the City B eer's r o t and instruct him to roceed with the prop ect.. Carried y unanimous�vote„ P . . Resolution No, 13,534, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 212 (Alley No, 66, "L" Ave. to "N" Ave„ and 17th St, between "M" Ave, and "14" Ave„ and "M" Ave;. between 17th St, and Alley No. 66)" Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution Not 13, 534 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote, Resolution No, 13,535, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 212 (Alley No, 66, "L" Ave, to "N" Ave, and 17th St, between "M" Ave, and "N" Ave, and "M" Ave, between 17th St. and Alley No, 66)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No: 1303�5 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No, 13,536, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA RESOURCE RALLY, APRIL 20..26, 1981," Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution Not 13 536 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote„ ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION + FIRST READING Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the ordinances be presented by title only, Carried by unanimous vote, Ordinance No, 4/7/81.1, "An Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 18,16 (required yards and setbacks).to reduce required yards within the Commercial.Tourist (CT) zones," Ordinance No, 4/7/81.2, "An Ordinance amending Title 18 (zoning) of the Municipal. Code to prohibit the retail sale of other than automotive products at service stations." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Service Station Managers in the City be notified of the date this prc nance will be on the agenda for final adoption.. Carried by the following vote, to•.witp - Ayesi -Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays; None, Abstaining: Morgan. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, the City Manager contact the Chamber of Commerce and ask their assistan9e i"n-notifyin9 the service station managers, Carried by unanimous vote„ Ordinance No, 4/7/81-3, "An Ordinance re -zoning from CL (Commercial Limited to CBD.PD (Commercial Central Business District, Planned Development) to properties on the North side of Sweetwater Rd, within 2300 through 2800 block (inclusive)." ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer. the Ordinance be presented by title only, Carried by unanimous vote, Ordinance No, 1740 (R/24/8J,.1), "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE TIME AND PLACE OF REGULAR MEETINGS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NO, 716Ig AND N0. 1078." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Ordin a No 1740 8 R,4 8k.1) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER NO, 38, dated March 31, 1981, in the amount of $62,295,22 (Warrants Nos. 71834 through 71931), CONFIRMATION OF PAYROLL in the amount of $210,625,69 for the period ending March 15, 1981, and RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER NO. 39, dated April 7, 1981, in the amount of $124,616.44 (Warrants Nos, 71932 4/7/81 90 through 71989) was presented. Moved by Camacho, 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, City Engineer's Report on Feasibility of Proposed Petitioned Improvement, Alley No. 80: (See Par. 9, Page 88.) City Engineer's Report on Feasibility of Proposed Petitioned Improvement, Alley No. 66: (See Pax. 1, Page 89.) The Purchasing Agent's recommendation, AWARD OF BID # G.S. 8081-9 for asphaltic concrete be made to Huntmix, Inc., San Diego, in the amount of $60,000 (report on bid opening on file in Purchasing Dept.) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this bid be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The Purchasing Agent's recommendation, AWARD OF BID # G.S. 8081-11 for a mini industrial street sweeper be made to Tennant Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the amount of $19,998.46 (report on bid opening on file in Purchasing Dept.) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, this bid be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The request of the SOUTH BAY C.B. RADIO ASSOCIATION to serve alcoholic beverages on a continuous basis at its monthly meetings (second Saturday of the month from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the Kimball Bldg.) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, this request be denied. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None, Abstaining: Morgan. The City Engineer's recommendation of APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER, Assessment District No. 190, 19th St., Granger to Rachael (Field conditions required the addition and deletion of 15 items for a net increase in the contract price of $4,959.94, representing 3% of the original contract price. The Contractor is also requesting a 61-day extension, due to delay by the Utilities Companies.) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, to approve this request and direct the City Engineer to proceed with it. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION A letter from former Asst, Police Chief Reed on behalf of National City's Lion's Club, regarding holding annual 4th of July celebration in Kimball Park was presented. City Manager McCabe requested Council refer Item 1 of this letter (the use of Kimball Park, including the locations of booths, rides, etc.) to the staff to report back next week. Mr. McCabe stated Items 2 (selling of beer in Kimball Park during celebration) and 3 (permission for fireworks display to be held at 10:00 p.m, on July 4th) can be acted on tonight. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICE OF DECISION Planning Commission Resolution No. 4-81, "Resolution denying an application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow an amusement arcade involving coin operated mechanical and electronic video amusement devices on property located at 3142 E. PLAZA BLVD., Amir J. Khamon CUP-1981-.2" was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the application be filed as recommended by Planning Director Gerschler. Carried by unanimous vote. 4/7/81 91 STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE The Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendations from their regular meeting of March 19, 1981: (1) The request of Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Escarcega to remove one pepper and one eucalyptus at 717 Salot St., due to raised sidewalk, cracked wall, curb and gutter be approved with deposit of $20 for two replacements; (2) The request of Mrs. Miguel Correa to remove one myoporum at 1018 Hoover, due to cracked sidewalk be approved with deposit of $10 for one replacement; (3) Referral from City Manager to remove one large cocos palm at 438 "J" Ave. due to hazard with hi -voltage wires, be referred to SDG&E for removal, were presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote, TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Recommendations from the Traffic Safety Committee's regular meeting of March 11, 1981: (1) Approve the addition of a North -bound left turn refuge lane on Highland Ave. (3200 block) at the entrance to Royal Carpet Warehouse; (2) Approve the installation of a bus stop in the 3200 block of Highland Ave, on the East side and order the curb painted red between the two driveways serving Gemco; (3) Approve the installation of a ONE WAY - DO NOT ENTER sign on 19th St. facing East -bound traffic, located at the point where the street narrows, approximately 130 ft. West of Rachael Ave.; (4) Approve the modification of the traffic signal and lane lines at the intersection of 24th St, and Hoover Ave, to accomodate two left -turn lanes from North -bound to West -bound; (5) Approve the installation of a painted cross -walk with "Hatch Marks" across "D" Ave, South side of 12th St.; (6) Approve limited parking (30 min.) on the East side of Cleveland Ave. South of 15th St. and direct Public Works to paint the curb • green from 15th St. South to the first driveway and relocate the "30-minute parking" sign to a position adjacent to the green curb; (7) Approve the installation of two "School 25 MPH" signs on 16th St. as follows: mid -block between "F" and "G' facing West -bound traffic, mid -block between "C" and "D" facing East -bound traffic, direct the Public Works Dept. to install proper signs; (8) Approve installation of 5' of painted red curb on each side of four driveways entering "Happy Hollow Trailer Park" on Eta St,, East of Highland Ave.; (9) Direct Public Works to adjust the timing of the traffic signal at Division St. and Highland Ave. to convert to the automatic "flashing" mode between the hours of 12:00 midnight to 5:30 a.m.) were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendations be approved. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report, CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF City Engineer Grahl spoke of Commercial Realty's request to purchase a piece of city -owned property at 21st and Wilson which was referred to staff for study; Engineering Staff has come up with the possibility of vacating 21st St., with the idea of adding some 3,00C sq, ft. to this parcel, thereby making a more satisfactory parcel to offer for sale. Mayor Morgan called a meeting of the Real Estate Commission April 21st at 6:00 p.m. to consider this item. 4/7/81 92 MAYOR At the Mayor's request, the Clerk read his letter of March 27, 1981 addressed to the City Council: "Reference is to my letter to you dated March 6, 1981 and my letter to you dated March 17, 1981, disclosing my interest in property located in National City. This letter provides disclosure of additional information, as follows: I own Highland Investment Company, Inc. which owns a house at 341 East 18th Street, National City. The house rents for $100 per month. This additional information is submitted in the event I might be required to participate in the formulation of plans or policies for the redevelopment of a project area within the community where my interest in my property might constitute a conflict of interest." Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Van Deventer submitted three bills relative to "ride sharing" to the City Manager for study, saying this will be very important in the near future. Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session for Personnel Matters at 7:55 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalia, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None, ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote, the meeting closed at 8:17 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of April 21 1981. Corrections J No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 4/7/81