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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 03-11 CC MIN114 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA March 11, 1980 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Morgan. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dallas Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Ballard, Campbell, Gerschler, Gunnarson, 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. Milo Wood, First Baptist Church-. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalia, the minutes of the re1ular meeting of February 261 1980, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS The Mayor's proposed reappointments of LEONARD GREASER and HARLAN CHRISTENSEN to the Advisory and Appeals Board were presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the Mayor's reappointments be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS James Matherly, 402 Oaklawn Ave., Chula Vistas was present and spoke in regard to MTDB and the passenger train from San Diego to Tijuana. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the resolutions be presented title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution Nos 13,267, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, MAKING A COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ADOPTED REVISED REGIONAL AIR STRATEGY TRANSPORTATION TACTIC T-5, EXPANDED TRANSIT AS SET FORTH HEREIN." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho,, Resolution No. 13,267 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,268, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMEND- ING CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (To amend said con- tract for design, development and full inspection of Kimball Park Phase III -a)." Moved by Dallas seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,268 be adopted. Discussion, Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,269, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deed from Everardo C. and Maria L, Carrillo, A portion of Division Street.)" Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,269 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,270, "DEDICATION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES (A portion of Division Street.)" Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalia, Resolution No, 13,270 be adopted. Carried by unani- mous vote. Resolution No. 13,271s "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD JUNE 3, 1980, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY A MEASURE RELATING TO THE CON- STRUCTION OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING FOR FAMILIES CF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE 1980 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE OF ELECTION," Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalia, Resolution No, 13,271 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 3/11/80 115 Resolution No. 13,272$ "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO CONSOLIDATE THE SPECIAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY TO BE HELD JUNE 3, 1980, WITH STATEWIDE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAME." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,272 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANVCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the ordinances for first reading be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 3/11780-1, amending the National City Land Use Code to allow "Contract Sewing" in the CH Zone (A-1-80). Ordinance No. 3/11/80-2, rezone from RM-1-D-30 to Rm-1-D-15 the proper- ties on the north side of 17th Street, 1821 through 1941 (inclusive) and south side of 17th Street, 1902 through 1938 (inclusive), ZC-15-79. Ordinance No. 3/11/80-3, amending the Municipal Code to reduce required front yard setback on Cleveland Avenue between Civic Center Drive and 24th Street, A-14-79. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the ordinances for adoption be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1707 (a/4/80-1), "AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO LAND USE CODE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (ZC-14-79, to Rezone from I-P (Institutional Private) to RT (Residential Two-family) and Add PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zoning to the Property Located at 2530 thru 2802 Plus 515 Hill Drive (A Private Driveway on the Grounds of the Paradise Valley Hospital.)" Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Ordinance No. 1707 (a/4/80-1) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 1708, "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS AN EMERGENCY MEASURE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, PROHIBITING THE DIVISION, BY SALE OR GROUND LEASE, OF COMMONLY DEVELOPED PARCELS AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF SUCH DIVISIONS WITH THE APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Ordinance No. 1708 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Public HEARING on APPEAL of NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ABATE AND REMOVE an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative VEHICLE from the rear of 1121 MD" Avenue was held at this time. The City Clerk reported notice of the hearing was mailed to the owner by certified mail, return receipt was received. Planning Director Gerschler reported staff recommends Council find this is a public nuisance and order the vehicle removed. GORGE BUCK, 1121 MD" Avenue., owner of the vehicle, was present and said due to the rain he had not been able to clean it up. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, the hearing be continued for one week. Carried by unanimous vote. The Public HEARING on proposed AMENDMENT to the GENERAL PLAN, GP-1-80 (to change from "light industrial" to "residential 6-10 dwelling units per acre" the properties within the 31st Street Island Annexation fronting on the south side of 31st Street [Assessor's Parcels 562-252-01, 02, 09, 10, 11 and 12]) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. Mayor Morgan and members of the Council expressed their appreciation for Mr. Gunnarsonis work over the past years and wished him well on his new job in Escondido. Asst. Plan. Dir. Gunnarson reported the Planning Commission and Staff recom- mend approval. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the public hearing be closed and the )rolosed amend- ment including all recommendations of staff be approved. Carried by 3/11/80 116 unanimous vote„ The Public HEARING on proposed AMENDMENTS to the LAND USE CODE, A-13-79 (to add provisions regarding landscaping single and two-family dwelling units; restricting conversions of existing apartments or two-family dwellings to condominium, community apartment, or stock cooperative form of ownership; allowing factory -built housing only in mobile home parks; requiring maintenance for private drainage systems; allowing condominium subdivision of commercial and industrial properties; allow- ing limited live entertainment services in conjunction with permitted "on -sale alcoholic beverage establishments" and "restaurants", and several amendments to clarify definitions, provisions, and administrative procedures to remove ambiguities and achieve consistency with other municipal code provisions) was held at this time, The City Clerk re- ported the Certificate of Publication was on file, Asst. Plan. Dir. Gunnarson reported the Planning Commission and staff recommended ap- proval. B. TRAGER, 516 E, 24 Street, was present and expressed his ap- proval of the amendments and inquired if it affected existing accumu- lations of trash or existing hazardous condition (discarded refrigerator with doors attached, etc.). City Attorney McLean said Council is not countenancing such conditions; they are in violation of existing laws. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, the City Manager be autho- razed to have staff make an inspection of these laces and revert to Council, Carried by unanimous vote, No one else was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the public hearing closed and the ro ed amendment to the National Cit Land Use Code to all conditions o staff and Planning Comm ssion, Carried by unanimous vote„ NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WAR- RANT REGISTER NO, 35, dated March 11, 1980, in the amount of $121,332.47 (Warrants Nos. 67,783 through 67,831) and PAYROLL for the period ending February 29, 1980, in the amount of $195,685.99, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, these bills be paid and warrants drawn, Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dallas, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None,. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of JESUS BLANCO SANDOVAL was presented, Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dallas it be denied and referred to the City Attorney, Carried by unanimous vote,, The City Manager's recommendation he be authorized to sign a Letter of Agreement between National City Transit and San Diego Transit Corpora- tion for TRANSFERS between SDTC's Route 12 and NTC's Route 603 (Paradise Hills -National City) at Euclid and Division and at Euclid and Paradise Valley Hospital was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of the recommendation, Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING The TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP forFEPPER HILL CONDOMINIUMS, 1851 E, 18 Street, S-1-80, was presented. MELVIN (GENE) ROSS, 1926 E, 17 St,, was present and said he and his neighbors had seen the plans; he still protested the density, the project should be the same density as on 17th St. (15 units/acre). Planning Director Gerschler said two hearings each for General Plan and Zone Change were held on the density for 17th Strcpat and 18th St.; Council allowed more units on 18th St, between the church and apartthouse. Mr, Ross said it doesn't work out because tho children come from 16th and 18th Sts, to play on 17th St. MRS. NumA DUWD, 1902 E. 17 St, was present and said the condominiums would affect her property a lot because the hill slopes down and people could jump a fctce there. Mr. Gerschier said the fence had to be at least 6' high on their side. Mrs.. Dowd questioned the drainage. 3/11/80 117 MRS, FRS, 1912 E. 17 St, was present and said she was con- cerned with the drainage and the fences; the plans looked very nice; but it is going to be very crowded and congested, MARINE ROSS, 1922 E. 17 St., was present and said they had the children from the church and now they will have the children from this project; the developer will sell and be gone; and asked who is going to take care of the kids? there is not enough space for them to play. Gene Ross said what Mrs. Dowd and Mrs. Freeman were complaining about was the 6' fence which because of the hill will be from 21 to 0= above grade on their property. JOHN FRENCH, 1609 Los Alto Rd., San Diego, owner and developer of 1851 E. 18 St., was present and said he met with the neighbors and they had two complaints which he could do something about: drainage, he had a plan to eliminate drainage to their property; fencing, it would be his preference to put up wood fence rather than masonry; his understanding was that chain link fence with slats is allowed; he would install trees and shrubbery for their privacy; the elevation of his property was reduced from 9' to 4'. Discussion, Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the public hearing be closed and the tentative subdivision map subject to 24 con- ditions of staff be approved. Discussion re masonry wall rather than chain link fence, City Attorney McLean advised that was not at issue tonight; the PtD was approved sane time ago; the matter before Council is the tentative subdivision map. Discussion. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalia, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. Vice Mayor Dalla asked the City Attorney about the status of the church suit, The Planning Commission's interpretations and recommendations regarding "manufactured housing", "Factory -built Housing" and Mobilehomess' (DEF- INITIONS: 1. A "factory -built house" is a pre -manufactured structure delivered to the site in pre -fabricated condition;...must comply with all local building codes; 2, "Mobilehomes" are also pre -manufactured structures delivered to the site in pre -fabricated condition, but not built according to local building codes; they are built according to standards promulgated and enforced by the State, STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission action of 2/25/80 and recom- mends these actions by the Council: 1. Direct staff to prepare an ordinance [urgency/interim] to require "site plan review" for all "fac- tory. -built housing"; 2. Decline to initiate changes that would allow "mobilehomes" or "converted mobilehomes" on single lots (outside of mobilehome parks]; 3, Direct staff to prepare a resolution to add "architectural design guidelines for factory -built housing to the Land Use Code Appendices,) were presented, Moved by Dalia, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Planning Commission's interpretations and staff recommendations. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Waters. STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITEE The Street Tree and Parkway Committee's recommendations (from their February 1980 meeting) to remove five trees (2926 "N" Ave replacement required; 515 "L" Ave - replacement not required; 2918 "M" Ave. - re- placement required; 1728 Delta St. - replacement required in front set- back due to narrow parkway; 217 E. 18 St, - replacement required) were presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of of the Committee's recommendations* Discussion. James Ruiz, Superin- tendent of Parks was present and said the replacement trees were 15 gallon size; they have a backlog; it will be a couple of months before they can be planted. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report CITY ATTORNEY - No report OTHER STAFF No report MAYOR - No report 3/11/80 118 CITY COUNCIL Councilman Van Deventer reported that the CETA employees authorized for the City at 4:45 p.m.. today are over and above the two slots in the Police Department, Councilman Waters recommended all of those CETA employees authorized today be given training by the Police Department and used for foot patrol, etc, throughout the City; crime is our biggest problem; it would be the best use of CETA. The City Manager said he would check this out; there might be a problem with their qualifications as sworn officers, Mayor Morgan commented that over 50% of the crimes committed within the City were committed by San Diego people. Mayor Morgan called an Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Dalla said he would attend; it has been out in public so long it could con- tinue to be discussed; he hoped others would feel the same obligation for discussion in executive session in future. The City Council reconvened at 9:22 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Camacho, Dana, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:23 p.m. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of March 18, 1980. Corrections No Corrections CITY OF NATIO CITY, CALIFORNIA 3/11/80