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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 02-12 CC MIN91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA February 12, 1980 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by -Mayer-4torgerh Vice Mayor Dalla. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer„ Waters. Absent: Morgan. Administrative officials present: Ballard, Campbell, Gerschler, Hoffland, 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 Dr. John Bontragers Paradise Hills United Church of Christ. APPROVAL OF MINUTES .. None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CARLOS DOMINGUEZ, 9917 Ivy St., Spring Valley, was present and said he has been paying for a business license for A Randy's Driving School in National City since 1976; last year the school relocated within the City and in the same zone (CBD zone); when he applied for renewal of the license this year, he was sent to the Planning Dept, due to the change of address; he was told a conditional use permit was required; he was issued a CUP application and an Environmental Assessment form; he feels many of the questions on the form do not apply to his business, pri- warily because teaching is not done in the building, but in the car; the main purpose of the office is for communication and keeping students' records on file; cars are not left on the premises overnight; therefore., he does not think it is fair to pay $150 for the CUP besides the $52 for the business license and asked Council to decide on his behalf. He was advised the law now requires a CUP. Planning Director eatbier offered to help him place his case on the Planning Commission's agenda. AL ALVARADO, 2423 E. 20th St., was present and said he has been invited to take an all-star baseball team from San Diego County, including three National City Pony League boys and two National City coaches to play in Japan and requested the City donate $4000 toward expenses (a total of 25 boys and 5 coaches are going). Mr. Alvarado requested a letter from the Mayor to present to the mayors of the five cities they will visit and that the City donate 150 token gifts (25 x 5) such as small flags, for the boys to present to their hosts. Mr. Alvarado said they will play 9 games in 15 days starting July 28, 1980; will need some donations by April. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, Mr, Alvarado contact the City Manager with details on the trip and the City Manager present that information to Council Members. Carried by unanimous vote, Absent: Morgan. PAUL MARSHALL, 3026 E. 19th St., was present, and requested a verbatim transcript of his remarks tonight regarding the 1911 Act Improvement of 19th St. so the Mayor, in absentia, may know what was going on; he would like comments of Councilmen included, with a copy to Mr. Odle . Councilman Camacho advised him that everyy word spoken at the podium is recorded. Mr. Marshall said he had been present at Council Meeting on March 22, 1977; some property owners had spoken; he has not been able to find a verbatim record of that meeting; the transcript shows people were here and spoke, but there is no verbatim record. The City Clerk sug.• gested he listen to the tape. Mr. Marshall distributed 3 pages covering Excavation, Removal and Reconstruction; and said excavation pertains to the hill half -way. down 19th Street between Rachael and Granger (at the meeting on March 22, 1977, the public was informed the hill was a hazard, something should and would be done about it whether or not the 2/12/80 92 Street went in; the City was going to take care of the cost of removing the hill; the Mayor and Council members told the public that the hill would be lowered, dirt pushed on both sides, the City to assume total expense; now estimated costs are $16,656,00). removal items: refers to trees, shrubbery, fences that need be removed (the City Council told the people these items would be removed at city expense; the estimate shows $15,386.00 against the removal); on pages 2 and 3: trees, shrubs, hedges will be removed; slopes created will require that the EIC issue a negative declaration with stipulations covering replacement or reim- bursement for material removal and creation of slopes; the people are not requesting reimbursement for hedges and trees; only requesting that the City take care of costs as per original agreement; on page 3, item 8: trees, hedges, and shrubs to be removed, no replacement planned; (but the initial study mentioned cost of replanting trees would be borne by City; the people do not want that; they are only requesting the exca. vation promised and the promised removal items be taken care of as per original agreement). Mr. Marshall said his neighbor has already removed a hedge; another has removed trees, thereby eliminating some of the work; other property owners would cooperate to help bring costs down. Mr. Marshall continued item 3, reconstruction: the City promised to help cover costs of street construction, estimated at $34,665.45, City's contribution is $660.00, which is not substantial; the City is contrib- uting more than usual, but the cost is greater than any other city assessment has been; if the cost and assessment is that much higher, the contribution should be higher; incidentals of $16,295.00, engineering costs; going into a fire system of $24,550.00, which had not been intended in the original plans; they have no objection to it, but it is not helping with the cost of construction of the road; the City is pick- ing up the costs of the signs, guard rails, walls, etc., which were not originally discussed or included in the original plans back in March; the people have requested the City to bear the costs of excavation, costs of removal items, and substantial contribution toward street con- struction; residents want the street improved at reasonable costs they can afford. Mr. Marshall said some people think the original assessment is final; the owners desire to know how the bond is going to be paid, whether it is a ten-year bond, how payments are to be made, whether it could be handled by the City Attorney so th the assessment can go against the property if sold in the future.'ealitQan'that was not possible. Djscgsion. Councilman Van Deventer suggested the City t•:anager bbtain a breakdown of each of the costs•to the property; he thought it would be beat to refer it to the City M&nar for a breakdown of funds jies8§11tt *BleS 1d do,....and answer the bulk of the questions of /Councilman Waters asked Mr. McCabe to get a copy of what took place at the Regular Meeting on March 22, 1977, in relation to the 1911 Act; what was said; what was promised; if the City had promised certain things, the removal items, $15,386.00; the grading, $16,656.00, the City should honor it. Becay.se of overload of work due to election, the City Clerk requested permission to listen to the tape and if there is anything there regarding the 1911 Act, everything would be stopped to type the verbatim transcript. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho._tbe City Manager get a breakdown of each of the assessment costs to the Property owner and verbatim transcript of 1911 Act at Council Meeting of March 22, 1977 no later than two weeks from now (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. MRS. ORPHA GRETLER, 2906 E. 19th St., was present and she agreed with Paul. Marshall.. JOE BOCHNIAK, 3003 E. 19th St., was present and said when he built his house on top of the hill 24 years ago, the City asked him for a 10' easement, and he gave a 20' . easement to fix the street; two years later he had to pay for sidewalks, curbs on 18th St., recently he received a bill for $3,464 plus $642 to change his water line from'18th St.. to 19th St. Mr. Bochniak was advised that the hearing was continued until March 4 and he should make his comments at that time,. JOSE LARA, 3031 E. 19th St., was present and said he agreed with Mr. Marshall,. 2/12/80 93 Mr. Bach, 1121 "D" Ave., Apt. D., was present and said he received a complaint that his car was going to be towed away from the rear of his address; he will have to pay towing expense if it is towed away, has found out that if he repairs it, he can keep it there; has most of the parts for the repair, but it will take about five months to get it in operating condition. Vice Mayor Dalla explained he needs to write a request for a continuance of the matter and send it to the Planning Dept. and then it will be placed before the Council. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS The City Clerk read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "20TH DECENNIAL CENSUS DAY," February 14, 1980. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of theroclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan, Vice Mayor Dalla presented the proclamation to MICHAEL CASTRO. PUBLIC HEARINGS The CONTINUED HEARING from February 5, 1980 on ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE at 333 Highland Ave. (On April 6, 1979, staff conducted an on -site in•. spection of the subject premises which revealed weeds; broken bottles scattered about the paved area of the site; graffiti on building; win- dows and doors boarded up with unpainted and weathered plywood; posters placed on building; paint on exterior surface of building showing signs of deterioration and peeling; uncontrolled parking of motor vehicles; and, uncontrolled storage of trash and garbage. The property owner received this notice on April 10, 1979. On May 16, 1979, zone variance and conditional use permit applications were filed to allow an auto. motive tune..up facility on this property. Pending resolution of these applications, the matter of violation was held in abeyance. Appli- cation for Zone Variance [Z.10.79] was approved by the Planning Com.. mission on August 27, 1979, and, their action ordered filed by the City Council September 4, 1979. Application for Conditional Use Permit [CUP-1979-6] was approved by the Planning Commission September 10, 1979, and denied by the City Council [Resolution 13,171] November 20, 1979. On December 27, 1979, staff re -inspected the premises which revealed no change in condition of the property from that noted on April 6, 1979. Notice of hearing on abatement of nuisance was directed to the property owner on January 10, 1980, and posted on the premises January 15, 1980.) was called at this time. The Director of Planning said the property owner, Henry Bookspan, requested the hearing be continued until March 4, 1980; he issout of town. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this Hearing be continued till March 4, 1980. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Dalla. Nays: Waters. Absent: Morgan. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Resolution No. 13,242, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CORPORATION GRANT DEED TO A. B. BEAUCHAMP AND ARLENE R. BEAUCHAMP." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 13,242 be adopted. Vice Mayor Dalla explained he would abstain because he has a business relationship with Mr. Beauchamp. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dallas Absent: Morgan. 2/12/80 94 Resolution No. 13,243,"RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESS.. MENT AND TIME OF HEARING ("N" AVE. AND 9TH ST., ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO, 188)." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,243 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan, Resolution No. 13,244. "RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT PROSPECT AND SWEETWATER ROAD (ENTRANCE TO SWEETWATER TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPING CENTER)." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No, 13,244 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan, Resolution No. 13,245, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF (3200 HIGHLAND AVE)," Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 13,245 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Resolution No, 13,246, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR CITY CONTRIBUTION TO ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 188. ("N" AVE, AND 9TH-ST,)." Moved by Waters„ seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13 246 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Resolution No. 13,247, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,247 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. Resolution No. 13,248, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REVISED LEASE AGREEMENT AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO REVISED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,248 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION OF WARRANT REGISTER NO. 31, dated February 12, 1980, in the amount of $121,215..49 (Warrants Nos. 67,531 through 67,590) and CONFIRMATION of PAYROLL for the period ending January 31, 1980 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, demands be ratified and payroll confirmed. Carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Morgan. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of DEBRA J. KNEEBONE was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, it be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan, The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of MICHAEL WINSLOW WHYTE was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, it be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY MANAGER The City Manager reported the Metropolitan Transit Development Board authorized $100,000 for transit, and he recommended Council direst his office to refer funding review for distribution process to MTD Board. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Vice Mayor Dalla reported receiving a complaint the one•.way sign on an alley between 1st St. and Canna Dr. is facing the wrong way. 2/12/80 95 CITY comm. Councilman Waters said many complaints have been received from the public regarding the new traffic signal on Plaza Blvd. at Euclid Ave..; when traveling east on Plaza Blvd. and the left.•turn arrow turns green, there is no reason why traffic can not proceed directly east, because there is nothing coming across the path of traffic at any time; and asked the City Manager to check this. City Engineer Hoffland said Resolution No. 13,245 approved tonight will take care of this problem Councilman Van Deventer complimented City Manager McCabe for his sue. cessful manner in dealing with State representatives regarding Revenue Sharing; correspondence received from them indicated they would vote in favor of continuance of this program. Councilman Waters mentioned a meeting is scheduled in Washington, D.C. on this and suggested Council members make an effort to attend if possible. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer,, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morgan. The meeting closed at 8:27 p.m. f CITY CLERK CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of 3NOUtitdiveo2gionKt9c March 4, 1980 alCorrections 0 No Corrections Par. 1, page 91: The regular meeting... 1 T/ �.rder at 7:30 p.m. by Vice Mayor Dalla Mayer-MeffgaR. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. CALIFORNIA 2/12/80