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Home My WebLink About1981 08-11 CC MIN160 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 11, 1981 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, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Ballard, Campbell, Gerschler, Grahl, McLean. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager Ballard followed with invocation by Father Peter Borda, St. Mary's Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 4, 1981 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WILLIAM BARTON, 2917 "N" Ave. was present and inquired if the City plans to clean the trash off the two lots on Sweetwater Rd., next to the golf course; how long it takes to have a palm tree trimmed (between 2917 and 2923 "N" Ave.); and about the traffic signal at 30th and Edgemere. Assistant City Manager Ballard said he would look into the first two items. City Engineer Grahl said he would check on the traffic signal. PUBLIC HEARINGS The PUBLIC HEARING on APPEAL of the PLANNING COMMISSION'S Resolution No. 12-81 DENYING application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow a general automotive repair business at 3035 East 8th St., CUP 1981-6 (This project involves the proposed construction of a combination masonry/ frame and stucco, single -story, 4-bay automotive repair facility, approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of floor area; project site is presently vacant, unimproved land containing 13,670 sq. ft., at the NW corner of East 8th and Harbison Ave., zoning is Commercial Limited; Planning Commission denies this application for the reason the proposed use will have an adverse effect on adjacent or abutting properties; Staff concurs with Planning Commission's denial) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Affidavit of Mailing and Certificate of Publication were on file. Planning Director Gerschler reported the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial. ALEX LORESCO, 3225 Kenilworth, Bonita (realtor and part owner of subject property), was present and said the City has declared the subject property an eyesore; to his knowledge, the property was previously an auto repair shop and gas station (2 bays and 1 gas pump); they want to demolish the old building and build a larger, more modern one; this would be an improvement over the vacant lot, which collects trash and debris; he has surveyed the neighborhood and the people are more or less in favor of the building, over a vacant lot. Mayor Morgan stated the City tries to keep the automotive repair shops on National City Blvd, and to the West of National. Planning Director Gerschler said the property is zoned Commercial. It was suggested that other businesses such as a barber shop, cleaners, medical offices or Mr. Loresco's own real estate business could be put in there. Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the Public Hearing be closed and Planning Commission's recommendations be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. 8/11/81 161 The PUBLIC HEARING on Assessment Roll No. 202, for the 1911 ACT IMPROVEMENT of ALLEY NO. 78, 18th to 20th Streets, between "N" and "0" was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Affidavit of Mailing and Certificate of Publication were on file. ROBERT ONLEY, Engineering Staff Assistant, was present and displayed a map of the exterior boundaries of Assessment District 202, showing the area to be improved and each parcel assessed. Mr. Onley reported the incidental expenses were $4,748.49, the contract costs $34,854.25, the City contribution $9,512.74; the total amount to be assessed is $30,090.00. Mr. Onley said he received no protests to this assessment. Mr. Onley continued, he assessed the total sum of $30,090.00 upon the lots, portions of lots, and parcels of land in this Assessment District benefitted thereby, upon each respectively in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each of the said lots, portions of lots, and parcels of land; he personally visited the area and each parcel is benefitted in proportion to the assessment. No one else was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing be closed, Assessment Roll No. 202 be approved, and Engineering Dept. rules be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,606, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EIGHTH YEAR (1982)." This Resolution was listed on the agenda but was withdrawn by CDC. Resolution No. 13,607, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE) PROGRAM FOR USE BY THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,607 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,608, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT, ALLEY NO. 78 FROM 18TH TO 20TH STREETS, BETWEEN "N" AVENUE AND "0" AVENUE, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 202." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,608 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,609, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO HAYWARD, URY, STENGER AND STENCIL" ('N' Ave. South of 8th Street and 9th Street South of 'N' Ave,)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,609 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1750 (8/4/81-1), "ORDINANCE CONSENTING TO ASSIGNMENT OF EXISTING LEASE WITH AMERICAN FOREST PRODUCTS CORPORATION TO COLE INDUSTRIES, INC." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1750 (8/4/81-1) be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS SANDAG Joint Powers Agreement Amendment (This amendment would provide that during the time the County of San Diego is not a member of SANDAG, it would take only 4 member agencies rinstead of the 5 required now] plus 51% of the weighted vote to overturn an action taken under the "one -member, one -vote" procedure; when the County rejoins SANDAG, the number required would again be 5; staff recommends approval) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of this amendment. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. 8/11/81 162 OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING The TENTATIVE subdivision MAP, PLAZA BONITA SHOPPING CENTER, located between Sweetwater Rd., Plaza Bonita Rd., and Bonita Mesa Rd., Case File No. S-3-81 (This tentative map proposes the division of the Plaza Bonita Shopping Center into 13 lots; lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12 and 13 are designated for parking; lots 4, 6, 7, 8 and 11 are designated as the stores; access will be via Sweetwater Rd., Plaza Bonita Rd., and Bonita Mesa Rd.; zoning is CSC-PD [Commercial Shopping Center - Planned Development]; General Plan designation is SC [Shopping Center]; staff and Planning Commission recommend approval of this tentative map) was presented. Discussion. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the tentative subdivision map be approved. Further discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Morgan's letter to Council re regulating the hours of the Jack -in - the -Box at 18th and Highland was presented. Mayor Morgan said he would bring back a further report at a future date. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan spoke of the letter from Wendell Olson, District Manager, Jack -in -the —Box: "It has been brought to my attention through talking to Captain Fowler that a problem exists between the JACK IN THE BOX at 1745 Highland and the residents in that immediate area." "With respect to all parties involved, I want to assure you that Foodmaker, Inc. is working to alleviate any possible problems." "I have authorized the installation of a new, sophisticated speaker system. This system is designed to get orders clearly and quickly from vehicle to attendant, thus, limiting background noises. As the outside noise level goes down this system conversely reduces its noise output. This system has been highly successful in the test stores." CITY COUNCIL The City Clerk read into the record Councilman Dalia's letter stating his ownership or interest in real property in the City: "Please enter into the official minutes of this body, the fact that I own or have an interest in, the following property located in the City of National City, County of San Diego, State of California." 1020 "C" Avenue (my home) "This information is provided pursuant to the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code relating to development agencies and 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 interests in my property might constitute a conflict of interest." 8/11/81 163 The City Clerk read into the record Vice Mayor Van Deventer's letter stating his ownership or interest in various real properties in the City: "This letter provides disclosure of information on my property in National City. 1. 34 E. 17th St., National City Business property. 2. 106 E. 17th St., National City Business property. 3. 1706 Prospect St., National City Personal property. 4. 2965 Ridgeway, National City Rental. 5. 2749 Wilma, National City Rental. 6. 41 & 43 E. 18th St., National City Rental. 7. 25 E. 17th St., National City Rental. "This 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 interests in my property might constitute a conflict of interest." Councilman Camacho said his letter re property ownership in the City would be forthcoming. Councilman Dalla asked Assistant City Manager Ballard if something could be done to prevent people from putting trash in the street tree containers. Mr. Ballard said he would look into it and report back. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 par August 18, 1981. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:22 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved by/the City Council at their regular meeting of August 18, 1981. Corrections V No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 8/11/81