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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 08-25 CC MIN168 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETII':^ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 25, 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, Dallas Waters, Morgan. Absent: Van Deventer. Administrative officials present: 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 Father Peter Borda, St. Mary's Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1981 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer, PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS TOM MAC FADEN, 7456 Pacific Ave., Lemon Grove, was present representing the Jaycees, and asked for Council approval of a carnival permit for this weekend (to be held on the lot next to Dixieline Lumber); he has Police and Fire approval, but did not submit the request in time for the agenda. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this request be approved, subject to all requirements of the City being met, and refer this matter to the City Manager. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. JOSE GONZALEZ, 2534 Division St., was present and said he has been a resident of National City since 1970; he is a member of New Waves Car Club, whose main function is to promote unity and culture identity within the chicano community; this car club is a member of the San Diego Low Rider Council, which consists of 11 car clubs within San Diego County. Mr. Gonzalez said he was here to protest the harrassment, unfair treatment, illegal search of vehicles, unfair ticketing, and verbal and physical threats the chicano community is experiencing. Mr. Gonzalez further stated 50% of the people in National City are chicanos who pay taxes; they should feel secure and protected, not scared; chicanos should not be placed on a list for having customized vehicles. ELSA SANCHEZ, 801 27th St., San Diego, was present and restated Mr. Gonzalez's views. Ms, Sanchez said she is a member of Ladies' Pride Car Club; they put a lot of time and effort into their cars; they are proud of their cars and should be allowed to show them off. ENRIQUE MORALES, 1629 Harding Ave., was present and asked why the City Council is ordering the Police to harrass chicanos? What gives the Police Dept. the right to play God?, and said the low riders are told by the police to shut up and get out of town. Mr. Morales said the Chicanos are taxpayers and demand their legal rights; their cars are their hobby. RIGOBERTO REYES, 1475 Peter Lane, San Diego, was present and said there is concern in the chicano community about the abuse and discrimination going on in National City, especially on Highland Ave.; the chicanos are being treated as second-class citizens. 8/25/81 169 GEORGE RODRIGUEZ, 1728 Kearney Ave., San Diego, was present and said the National City Police treat low riders like criminals; when chicanos are stopped by the Police, they are told they have five seconds to leave town. Mr. Rodriguez further stated the Low Rider Council is demanding elimination of the NCPD "hit list", stop the threats and demands for low riders to get out of town, issue public statements that chicano community constitutional rights will be protected, and stop unwarranted tickets and impounding of vehicles. R. C. KESTER (sp? - no address given) was present and said National City, along with other cities, has a real problem; these young people have nice cars and have spent a lot of money on them; possibly the City could issue a permit for one night a week, or one night a month to show their cars off. PUBLIC HEARINGS The PUBLIC HEARING on EXTENSION of INTERIM ORDINANCE 1744, limiting the number of mechanical and/or electronic video game machines that may be placed in a business as an incidental use - Case File No. I-2-81 (This Ordinance will expire August 28, 1981; on Aug. 4, 1981, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1749, which will go into effect September 4, 1981; it is necessary to extend the Interim Ordinance since it will expire before Ordinance 1749 goes into effect; staff recommends approval of this extension) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. Planning Director Gerschler reported the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval. ROBERT FRYER, 15 Blue Anchor Cay Rd., Coronado, was present representing the National City Businessmen's Association, and said there is some confusion re how many video games will be allowed; Ordinance No. 1744 states two video games, but Ordinance No. 1749 states four video games. Planning Director Gerschler explained the new Ordinance (1749), which goes into effect next week, allows four video games; the old Ordinance (1744) allows two video games until the Ordinance dies. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the Public Hearing be closed and all stipulations of staff be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. The PUBLIC HEARING on APPEAL of Planning Commission's approval of PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PD-4-81), 1710 E. 4th St. (The proposed project consists of the addition of one two-story frame and stucco duplex on property having one existing single-family dwelling; each unit within the proposed duplex will have three bedrooms and approximately 1,100 sq. ft. of floor area; a private patio area of either 270 or 275 sq. ft., unenclosed off-street parking for two automobiles and access to 847 sq. ft. of common open space; the proposed areas of open spaces and off-street parking are consistent in area and number with that required by code; project site is located at the SE corner of 4th St. and "Q" Ave.; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval of this application) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler reported the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval. No one spoke in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the Public Hearing be closed and the Planned Development Permit be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. The PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED AMENDMENT to the National City LAND USE CODE to specifically allow the buying of second-hand precious gems or metals in Use Group 19 of Appendix D of the National City Land Use Code (This use involves the buying of second-hand precious metals and gems with no resale involved; the metals and gems are melted down and used to make new jewelry; businesses of this type are required by State Law to do the same type of reporting pawn shops and second-hand stores are required to do; staff recommends approval) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. 8/25/81 170 Planning Director Gerschler reported this change would affect only those businesses where the principal activity is the buying of second-hand precious gems or metals; it would not affect those businesses where that is an accessory activity; the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the Public Hearing be closed and all stipulations of the Planning Commission be adhered to. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 13,617, "Resolution extending fund limitation on contract for city inspection on Plaza Bonita public improvement work." Mayor Morgan said he did not know where we stood on this matter; he has talked to the Manager from time to time; the Resolution assumes this work won't be finished until the end of September; the paving will be laid tomorrow and all the work within National City will be finished; he believes the inspector has been including the (adjacent) County property. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this be laid over for one week and invite Berryman & Stephenson to come in and explain this request. Discussion. City Engineer Grahl said there is not very much work left; in addition to the paving, he is concerned that the irrigation system for the landscaping go in properly; there is a large City responsibility that will occur when the contract is turned over for maintenance of that landscaping and irrigation system; this work will be completed around mid -September. Further discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Resolution No. 13,618, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND (1534 Earl Dr., Mr. & Mrs. Kukec)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,618 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Van Deventer. Ordinance No. 1752 (8/18/81-1), "AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (Proposal to add PUD rPlanned Unit Development] Zoning to property at the Southwest corner of 24th St. and Euclid Ave. - Applicant, Pat Hart, Jerry Hart, Ernie Miller, Steve Siemers, ZC-3-80)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1752 (8/1g/81-1) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Ordinance No. 1753 (8/18/81-2), "AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA to rezone from Residential, Two -Family rRT] to Institutional -Private [IP] the property located between 2035 and 2119 East 8th St., ZC-8-80)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1753 (8/18/81--2) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Ordinance No. 8/18/81-3, "An Ordinance pursuant to Land Use Code of the City of National City, California (rezone those specific properties located on the South side of 17th St., addressed 1902 through 1938 inclusive, from Residential, Multiple -Family, density 15, to Residential, Multiple -Family, density 30, ZC-4-80)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Morgan, this be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Ordinance No. 1754 (8/18/81-4), "AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (initiated zone change to rezone from Institutional -Civic, Open Space jIC-OS] to Residential, Multiple - Family Planned Development [RM-1-PD], the property at 2820 Lincoln Court, ZC-2-81)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 8/25/81 171 1754 (8/1S/81-41 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer.. Ordinance No. 1755 (8/&8/81-4), "AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (proposed zone change to pre -zone from Limited Control [LC -County] to Commercial Central Business District Planned Development [CBD-PD] the properties at 1755, 1833, 1835, 1843-45 [inclusive] and 1825-31 [inclusive Sweetwater Road, subject to annexation to the City of National City, ZC-3-81)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1755 (8/18/81-6) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTERS NOS. 5, dated August 18, 1981, in the amount of $49,441.51 (Warrants Nos. 73150 through 73223); 6, dated August 18, 1981, in the amount of $123,429.67 (Warrants Nos. 73224 through 73284); and 7, dated August 19, 1981, in the amount of $61,217.50 (Warrants Nos. 73285 through 73362) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Absent: Van Deventer. The APPLICATION for TRANSFER of ON -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE, Type 42, of Wayne Wakefield, dba Gallopin Inn, 2325-29 Highland Ave. (Police, Planning and Building Departments state no objections) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this application be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalia, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Van Deventer. The APPLICATION for PREMISES TRANSFER of OFF -SALE GENERAL LICENSE for the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits of Daniel Kasid, Inc„ 2335 Highland Ave. (Police, Planning and Building Departments state no objections) was presented. Moved by Dalia, seconded by Waters, this application be protested because of the over -abundance of police problems in the immediate neighborhood relating to existing liquor stores. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Waters. Nays: None, Abstaining: Morgan. Absent: Van Deventer. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING The REQUEST for TIME EXTENSION for filing of FINAL MAP and PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT for Canyon Park Townhomes, Applicant, Pat Hart, Case File Nos. S-1-79 and PUD-3-79 (on September 11, 1979, City Council adopted Resolution No. 13,129, approving a tentative map for Canyon Park Townhomes Subdivision, a one lot condominium subdivision containing 17 units, located within the 2300 block of Euclid Ave.; pursuant to Government Code Section 66452,6, a map expires one year from the date of approval by the local legislative body; applicant has secured approval of a Planned Unit Development Permit [Resolution No. 63-79] granting deviation from Section 18.102.120 of the Land Use Code requiring a maximum slope ratio; project slopes were allowed to be 1-1/2:1; on September 2, 1980, City Council granted a time extension for filing the Final Map and Planned Unit Development; these permits will expire September 12, 1981; applicant has requested a six-month extension to complete processing of the Final Map; pursuant to Government Code Section 66452.6, a map may be extended for a period not to exceed an additional 18 months; the PUD permit expires on September 12, 1981 and will also need to be extended since it cannot be exercised without approval of the final subdivision map; staff recommends approval of the extension of time requests for both the subdivision and Planned Unit Development Permit) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the six-month extension. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. 8/25/81 172 CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL - No report. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the eeting be esadtourned tov4:00 p.m. September 1, 1981. Carried by es The meeting closed at 7:38 p.m. (/'—'NN?/( CITY CLE The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of September 1, 1981. Corrections ✓ No Corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 8/25/81