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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 10-06 CC MIN193 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 6, 1981 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Ballard, Gerschler, Grahl, McCabe, Secretary to the City Clerk McGonigle, 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. O. B. Booker, Missionary Church of God in Christ. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 2 1981 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Morgan presented a 25-year Service Pin to Michael Mendez, Park and Recreation Dept., and commended him for his dedicated service to the City. Councilman Waters read a letter from Supervisor Jim Bates in appreciation of Hans Lindemann, Mayor Morgan presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Lindemann, Mr. Waters commented that over 200 people attended Hans Lindemann Day at Granger Music Hall. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT Mayor Morgan recommended Lucille Martin be appointed to the Civil Service Commission. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,643, "RESOLUTION STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND A COVENANT Harry & Margaret Gill)." Moved by Resolution No. 13,643 be adopted. ACCEPTING A REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF RUNNING WITH THE LAND (1537 'K' Ave., Waters, seconded by Camacho, Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,644, "Resolution urging passage of gas tax supporting measure by County Board of Supervisors," (This item removed from the agenda as the Supervisors have already taken action.) Resolution No. 13,645, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND (1815 E. llth St., Saavedra)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,645 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,646, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND (3040 'C' Ave., Magdaleno)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,646 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. 10/6/81 194 Resolution No. 13,647, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 132647 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,648, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT (County Contract No. 16893)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,648 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,649, "RESOLUTION ORDERING VACATION OF TEN FOOD WIDE PORTION OF 'C' AVENUE LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOTS 11, 12, 13 and 14 OF BLOCKS 3 MAP 166 (3040 'C' Avenue)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,649 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,650, "RESOLUTION ORDERING VACATION OF THE NORTHERLY END OF 'K' AVENUE WITHIN THE 1200 BLOCK." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,650 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. 1759 (9/89/81-4), "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 803 TO PROVIDE FOR MERGER OF SUBSTANDARD PARCELS AND TO DESIGNATE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS THE AGENCY RESPONSIRT,R FOR THE PROCESSING AND THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 1759 (9/22/81-1) be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTERS NOS. 11, dated September 29, 1981, in the amount of $213,950.81 (Warrants Nos. 73608 through 73675); and 12, dated October 6, 1981, in the amount of $219,802.57 (Warrants Nos. 73676 through 73739) and CERTIFICATION OF PAYROLL for the period ending September 15, 1981, in the amount of $229,695.84, 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 City Treasurer/Finance Director's STATEMENTS of Changes in CASH BALANCES for the periods ending June 30, 1981, July 31, 1981 and August 31, 1981 were presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The request of the GIRL SCOUTS, San Diego -Imperial Council, Inc. for WAIVER OF FEES at organizational meeting (the Girl Scouts plan to hold an organizational meeting for all girls in National City on October 10, 1981 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Kimball Community Bldg. Annex, with approximately 75 girls expected to attend; the Girl Scouts have requested a waiver of fees; by prior policy, the building rental fee of $30 is waived automatically for this type activity; however, city out-of-pocket costs are not; staff recommends Council follow its stated policy and deny the waiver of utility and custodian fees which are city out-of-pocket costs) was presented. Moved by Dallas seconded by Camacho, in favor of staff's recommendation, Carried by unanimous vote. The City Clerk's report on opening of SEALED BIDS for 24th STREET CONSTRUCTION between the San Diego Freeway and 700 feet easterly on September 30, 1981 (five bids were received: Asphalt, Inc, - $499,333.00; Daley Corp. - $565,625.00; Griffith Co, - $543,678.00; R. E. Hazard - 10/6/81 195 $538,867.75; T. B. Penick - $663,588.00) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, it be filed and referred to the City Engineer. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The Purchasing Agent's BID, G.S. 8182-2 for CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS (the Christmas decorations will be used on the 12th St. islands, attached to the new light poles, replacing the 10-year old crowns formerly attached to the palm trees; after much research, it was determined that Valley Decorating Co. of Huntington Beach was the only year-round manufacturer of holiday decorations; their product design, quality and specifications met or exceeded the requirements of the Park and Recreation Dept. and therefore, a bid was solicited from only this source; public advertisement of the bid was made and is on file in the Purchasing Office; staff recommends award Bid G.S. 8182-2 to Valley Decorating Co. in the amount of $8,984.00) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of MITCHELL LEE SALTS, resulting from an incident on June 20, 1981 and filed with the City Clerk on September 24, 1981 was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOTICES OF DECISION Planning Commission Resolution No. 27-81 approving APPLICATION for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow a CHINESE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER for teaching Chinese Cultural Arts at 3142, Suite 'T', Plaza Blvd., CUP-1981-14 (This case involves the teaching of Chinese cultural arts within a portion of the Plaza Village Shopping Center that contains a total floor area of 1,800 sq. ft.; class topics will be relevant to Asian cultural arts, with a range of one to twenty students per class, six days a week, between the hours of 6:00 and 10:00 p.m., with private lessons available during the day; Planning Commission approves application subject to the five conditions set forte in said Resolution; staff concurs with Planning Commission approval) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, this be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Planning Commission Resolution No. 28-81 denying APPLICATION for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow a VIDEO ARCADE at 2417 Plaza Blvd., Case File No. CUP 1981-13 (This case involves the proposed operation of a video game arcade and snack bar within a portion of the Windmill Plaza Shopping Center, which contains a total floor area of 1,800 sq. ft.; applicant proposes to provide about 30 video game machines, 2 pool tables and a foosball table; the Police Dept. has advised their concerns include people loitering, higher incidents of vandalism, theft and increased noise; however, they are not opposed to the project if certain measures are made conditions of approval (these measures have been incorporated into the conditions of approval by staff]; Planning Commission denies this application for the following reasons: 1. the use will have an adverse effect upon adjacent and abutting properties; 2. the use is not deemed essential and desirable to public convenience; staff concurs with Police Dept. analysis and Planning Commission recommendation) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, this be filed. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Planning Commission Resolution No. 29-81 approving APPLICATION for ZONE VARIANCE to allow an 8-FOOT MASONRY WALL with 36-inch high guard rail within the required 14-foot front yard setback at 71.4 Palm Avenue, Z-4-81 (This case involves the proposed construction of an 8 ft. high retaining wall, to be located within the 14 ft. front yard setback established for the future widening of Palm Ave.; zoning regulations limit the height of fences and walls on all property located within the front yard setback to a maximum height of 4 ft.; since the wall is to be constructed along Palm Ave., which is planned to be widened, wall construction is subject to the condition that "at the time Palm Ave. is 10/6/81 196 widened, according to the present plan, the property owner will remove and reconstruct the retaining wall if necessary, at no cost to the City"; Planning Commission approves this application for the reason that strict application of the zoning regulations deprives this property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning; staff concurs with Planning Commission approval of this application) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, this be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE The Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendations from their meeting of September 17, 1981 (the following removals: 1. San Diego Gas & Electric, 2914 'J' Ave., two fan palm trees have grown into power lines and cannot be trimmed; property owner has given consent and SDG&E to make suitable replacements; 2. Mrs. Frank Caldern, 1015 E. Seventh St., one tree growing too close to the driveway; deposit $10 with the City for replacement tree to be planted elsewhere in the City because space is too limited at 1015 E. Seventh St.) were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe reported the League of California Cities meeting will be held October 17-20 and recommended the regular Council meeting of October 20 be postponed. Mr. McCabe recommended Vice Mayor Van Deventer be designated as the City's voting representative, with Councilman Camacho designated as alternate. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Manager's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager McCabe asked Chief of Police Hart for his comments on the Seattle Crime Prevention Program. Mr. Hart said it was a very broad program, and some of it would be adaptable to National City; a Community Watch program is one of the probable ways of making an impact on crime in the community. Mr. Hart further stated the City has purchased Watch signs and the program should be effective some time after the first of the year. CITY ATTORNEY - No report OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Morgan inquired on the status of the 1911 project on 'C' Ave., south of 27th. City Engineer Grahl stated there was a small real estate problem, but negotiations are underway. Mayor Morgan spoke of the traffic light at 30th and Prospect and said it is not working properly. The request of Sherri Ann Ross, MISS NATIONAL CITY, for $125 to sponsor her in the MISS GREATER SAN DIEGO pageant was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of this request. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Van Deventer requested that the Traffic Safety Committee look into the bus stop at 8th and 'C' in front of the Bank of America; many merchants bring their bank deposits in and with the addition of the bank's new Versatel machine, the President of the Bank of America is concerned that having a bus stop at that location might create crime problems. 10/6/81 197 Vice Mayor Van Deventer spoke of Assistant City Manager Bailard's report on SB215 and said he hoped everybody has an opportunity to look at it. Councilman Waters reported he has received requests for a bus bench at the Town and Country bus stop on Sweetwater Rd. and asked the City Manager to look into this. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., October 13, 1981. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:35 p.m. 1 CITY C The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of October 27, 1981. Corrections 1// No Corrections OR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 10/6/81