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Home My WebLink About1981 10-13 CC MIN198 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 13, 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, 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 the Rev. O. B. Booker, Missionary Church of God in Christ. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 1981 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "UNITED NATIONS DAY - October 24, 1981" was read. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Charles Jones of the UN. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "VETERANS RECOGNITION MONTH - October 23 through November 23, 1981" was read. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, this Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the Proclamation to Bernard Trager. The Mayor's proposed Proclamation of "YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK - the second week in November, 1981" was read. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this Proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS The PUBLIC HEARING to obtain the views of citizens and to respond to citizen proposals regarding the preparation of an APPLICATION to the U. S. DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT for a grant under the Small Cities Program, which provides funds for community development purposes to cities under 50,000 in population (On November 15, 1977, the City Council, by Resolution No. 12,530, authorized the Community Development Commission to prepare applications on behalf of the City for funds pursuant to the U. S. Housing & Community Development Act, and if approved to administer programs utilizing such funds; the Executive Director of CDC recommends that the City apply for a $600,000 Small Cities Grant for home improvement loans [$480,000], street tree planting within the Center City Redevelopment Project [$60,000], and administration r$60,000]; this hearing is the first of two Public Hearings, the second to be held November 10, 1981 [HUD requires two Public Hearings]; after taking testimony re housing and community development needs, especially from persons of low or moderate income, this hearing should be continued to November 10, 1981; Executive Director, CDC, recommends Council approve filing of application to HUD for $600,000 Small Cities Grant) was held at this time. ARNOLD PETERSON, Executive Director, CDC, was present and answered questions. No one else was present to speak in this regard. 10/13/81 199 Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the hearing be continued to November 10, 1981. Carried by unanimous vote. The PUBLIC HEARING on APPEAL of Planning Commission's approval of CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT No. 1981-10, at 1704 Sweetwater Rd. (On September 22, 1981, Council appealed the decision of the Planning Commission in the matter of a Good Year Tire and Rubber company retail outlet and service center at 1704 Sweetwater Rd.; the subject request is to re -activate a Conditional Use Permit granted by the Planning Commission in January, 1980 that was not exercised within one year and therefore, became null and void; this application involves the same building layout and arrangement previously approved; total floor area allocated for retail sales use represents approximately 19% of the total floor area to be constructed on this site; the Planning Commission approves this Conditional Use Permit subject to seven conditions set forth in their Resolution No. 22-81; on August 24, 1981, the Planning Commission approved Planned Development Permit No. PD-5-81 to allow development of a shopping center on this site, and this approval was not appealed by Council; staff concurs with Planning Commission recommendation) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Planning Director Gerschler said the Planning Commission recommends approval of this Conditional Use Permit subject to compliance with the conditions stated in the Resolution. TOM WILLIAMSON, architect, 1819 5th, San Diego, was present to speak in favor of this project. No one else was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing be closed and Planning Commission's recommendations be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. The PUBLIC HEARING on proposed AMENDMENT to TITLE 18 (zoning) of the National City Municipal Code to regulate the location of establishments that sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, other than bona fide public eating places (On September 14, 1981, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance regulating the location of establishments that sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises other than bona fide eating places [bars]; the proposed amendment will require that all new bars locate no closer than 1,000 ft. to the exterior walls of existing bars and no closer than 660 ft. to the exterior walls of public schools within the City boundaries; those bars already located in the City will be granted a lawful non -conforming use status if they do not meet the new requirements; staff concurs with Planning Commission recommendation) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. Planning Director Gerschler reported Planning Commission and staff recommend approval. No one was present to speak in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the Public Hearing be closed, Planning Commission's recommendation be approved and all stipulations of staff be adhered to. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,651, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROF2RTY (Grant Deed for portions of 'C' Avenue)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,651 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,652, "RESOLUTION DEDICATING CITY -OWNED PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES (Portion of 'C' Avenue)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,652 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 10/13/81 200 Resolution No. 13,653, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION GRANT DEED TO PMANUEL H. CHAIDEZ & ROZELIA CHAIDEZ ('C' Avenue South of 27th Street)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,653 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,654, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AND ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY (NE corner of Euclid and 24th Street for East side Fire Station)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,654 be adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. Resolution No. 13,655, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY ('C' Avenue South of 27th Street)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,655 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,656, "RESOLUTION CEDICATING CITY -OWNED PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES (Portion of 'C' Avenue)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,656 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,657, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Corporation Quitclaim Deed for street purposes - Roman Catholic Bishop)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,657 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote, Resolution No. 13,658, "RESOLUTION DEDICATING CITY -OWNED PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES (Portion of 8th Street, 'D' Avenue and 'E' Avenue)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,658 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,659, "RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ('C' Avenue, South of 27th Street, Assessment District 193, T. B. Penick & Sons)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,659 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER NO. 13, dated October 6, 1981, in the amount of $155,377.15 (Warrants Nos. 73740 through 73812) and CERTIFICATION OF PAYROLL for the period ending September 30, 1981, in the amount of $230,305.04, was presented. Moved by Waters, 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. The City Treasurer/Finance Director's STATEMENT of Changes in CASH BALANCES for the period ending September 30, 1981 was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. The City Manager's report and recommendations on taxicab permit procedures was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, this be held over for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of JANET LEE JACK, resulting from an incident on August 1, 1981, and filed with the City Clerk on October 6, 1981 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of DEBORAH DIAMOND, resulting from incidents on June 26 and August 6, 1981, and filed with the City Clerk on October 2, 1981 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. 10/13/81 201 The CLAIM for DAMAGES of JOHN RODRIGUEZ, arising from an incident on June 26, 1981, and filed with the City Clerk on October 2, 1981 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The CLAIM for DAMAGES of JOHN RODRIGUEZ, arising from an incident on August 7, 1981, and filed with the City Clerk on October 1, 1981 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER - No report, CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF Planning Director Gerschler reported the South Bay Plaza Merchants Association and Christiansen Amusements requested approval to hold a carnival on October 22-25, from 5:00 - 12:00 p.m. (South Bay Plaza Merchants Association hopes to generate business for the Plaza; Building & Safety, Planning, Fire, Finance, Police, and Park & Recreation Departments recommend approval). Mr. Gerschler stated staff recommends approval. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of staff's recommendation. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. Planning Director Gerschler recommended the Mayor or City Manager write letters opposing AB1152 and AB1385. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Planning Director's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR Mayor Morgan inquired about the delays in re -locating a barber shop. Planning Director Gerschler said this matter had come before the Planning Commission and will be on the Council agenda shortly. Mayor Morgan inquired about the possibility of posting 4-hour parking signs in the area of the Casa. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Dalla spoke of the trash and litter around South Bay Plaza and inquired what could be done about it. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to staff. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Dalla suggested Council recognize Ball Olds for their new installation, accomplished without any assistance from governmental agencies. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to the Chamber of Commerce to come up with a way to recognize these people. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Camacho reported the City of Hawthorne has adopted a Resolution opposing parole for Sirhan Sirhan and recommended National City do the same. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, a Resolution opposing shortening of Sirhan Sirhan's sentence be sent to the State Parole Board. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Waters spoke of the proposed garbage disposal plant and said despite the newspaper saying the City wants it, we are opposed to it; it would cause congestion on 8th St.; we are trying to clean up the downtown area, and we should not allow a garbage disposal plant in the City. 10/13/81 202 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., October 27, 1981. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:37 p.m. CITY RK The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of October 27, 1981. Corrections V/ No Corrections 10/13/81