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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 11-18 CC MIN19 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA November 18, 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, 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. Rod Barr, First United Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of November 4, 1980, the regular meeting of November 11, 1980, and the adjourned meeting of November 111 1980 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS The Mayor's proposed reappointment of FELICITAS BAKER to the LIBRARY BOARD of TRUSTEES was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor's proposed reappointment of DORIS MCKINNEY to the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of t%he Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS LAZARO LUPIAN, 2440 J Avenue, was present and requested Council's assistance in regard to his property; he is trying to get a lot split at 2440 J Avenue; he and his wife started procedures for a lot split 22 years ago and face a situation where the Water Authority says they have to come up with $12,500 for a water main and fire hydrant; all they want to do is split their lot and do the best they can with it. In answer to the question, "Was he the only one who was requested to pay this moneys were any of the other property owners requested to split the payment of this money?", Mr. Lupian said none of the other neighbors were involved; one gets their water from J Avenue and the other has water service. Discussion. Mayor Morgan asked the City Attorney if there was some way to get around this. The City Attorney advised the City does not control the water authority. Planning Director Gerschler said if Council would refer this back to Planning, he would develop a report and bring it back before Council. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, this be referred back to Planning Department and be brought,back before Council in two weeks. Vice Mayor Waters said we should request Sweetwater Water Authority to see if some consideration can be given by the Sweetwater Water Authority Board; he would like this relayed before it comes back to Council. Mayor Morgan said when the City improved the street by 1911 Act, fire hydrants were not included. Motion carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,469, "Resolution giving notice of intention to vacate and close Roosevelt Avenue between 18th Street and the southerly line 11/18/80 20 of the vacated 17th Street." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,469 be laid over for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,470, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California authorizing execution of an agreement for loan and repayment with the Parking Authority of the City of National City for the Plaza Bonita Regional Shopping Center, National City, California." The City Manager recommended this resolution be filed and City Council authorize City Manager to advance revenue sharing money to Parking Authority in the amount of $300,000.00. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,470 be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, City Manager's recommendation that City Council authorize City Manager's office to advance $300,000.00 of revenue sharing to Parking Authority be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,471, "RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER OF WORK." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,471 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,472, "EARLY RENEWAL OF REFUSE COLLECTION AGREEMENT (Edco Disposal Corporation)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 13,472 be adopted. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, that the motion be amended that the agreement be for 5 years (rather than 10 years) with a study for another 5 year extension. Discussion re the difficulty of financing of equipment on short term. Councilman Dalla asked Mr. Burr (Edco) if his contracts with the four other cities in the County all expired at the same time or at different intervals. Mr. Burr replied they expired at varying times. Discussion. Amendment failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer. Nays: Camacho, Waters, Morgan. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Waters, Morgan. Nays: Dalla, Van Deventer. Resolution No. 13,473 - See Page #21 , Paragraph # 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS The HEARING on the proposed AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18.56 (LOTS) to add new section to prohibit the separate sale of commonly developed parcels or lots (A-3..80) 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 recommended approval. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the hearincl be closed and the proposed amendment to the Municipal Code be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on the proposed AMENDMENT TO THE OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 18.58 of the National City Municipal Code, to provide provisions for compact car spaces, (A-4-80) 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 recommended approval. No one appeared in this regard. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, this hearing be closed and staff's recommendations approved. Discussion re the size of the proposed spaces and the percentage of total parking for compact cars in view of the probable proportionate number of small cars in the future. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on the proposed SEVENTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. ARNOLD PETERSON, Executive Director, Community Development Commission, was present and said the purpose of this hearing was for input from other persons, particularly those of low and moderate income and minority people in the community. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, 11/18/80 21 Council approve the Seventh Year Community Development Block Grant Program and close the public hearing, Discussion. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the motion be amended (by changing the memorandum dated November 7, 1980, attached to Resolution No. 13,473) to increase Item # 1 Home Improvement Loan Program by 50,000.00 to $200,000.00; to reduce Item # 3 Economic Development, from $sq, 000.00 to $30,000.00; to Reduce Item # 4 from $50,000.00 to $40i000.00, and to reduce Item # 6 from $50,000.00 to $30,000.00. Further discussion. Amendment carried by unanimous vote. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,473, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A SEVENTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 13,473 be adopted, Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS The staff recommendation (PARKS & RECREATION DEPT.) of approval of the Street Tree Replacement Policy (Street trees will be replaced if space is available in the parkway or front set -back; recommend a maximum of 2 street trees per 50' lot frontage and 4 trees where corner property is involved...if there are 3 trees on a 50' lot frontage and one is removed, it would not be necessary to replace it; when replacement trees are required, the tree will be removed when the $10.00 fee is paid by homeowner; recommend approval of Street Tree meeting of October 16, 1980) was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote, The Planning Director's Report and Recommendation on the RELOCATION AND OF THE MTDB "TROLLEY" STATION from Civic Center Drive to 8th Street (...recommends that support be given for subject relocation with the emphatic stipulation that nothing be done that will delay or forestall at bus connection with the trolley at either 8th Street or Civic Center Drive; and that MTDB consider the concept of a full "inter -model" station at 8th Street [Serving all transportation systems and services]) was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation (At October 28, 1980 meeting the Mayor recommended the station be moved from Civic Center Drive to 8th Street.) Discussion, Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER No. 18, dated November 11, 1980 in the amount of $110,299.51 (Warrants Nos., 70,353 through 70,408) and CONFIRMATION of PAYROLL for the period ending October 31, 1980, in the amount of $211,836.23 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, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER No. 19, dated November 18, 1980 in the amount of $98,218.09 (Warrants Nos. 70,410 through 70,483) 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, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan,. Nays: None, The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of ALBERTA BERTRANCE, 1529 Harding Avenue, filed with the City Clerk on November 7, 1980 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The application of MCCUNE MOTORS to install a COMMERCIAL MOBILE UNIT for TEMPORARY OFFICE FACILITIES at 1800 National City Boulevard (A sales office is required by State law on site wherever there are car sales. McCune Motors has leased this site for three years to Camillo Motors for use as used car sales, and are requesting approval of a Temporary Use Permit to use a State approved commercial mobile unit for 11/18/80 22 office facilities, for a period of three years; it will be located within the FW Zone, but is exempted from the flood proofing requirement of Ordinance No. 1663, as it is temporary and the wheels will remain on the unit; application has been processed and approved by Planning, Fire, Finance, Police and Building and Housing; Building and Housing staff recommends that this be granted subject to all applicable provisions,..for the physically handicapped) was presented. Planning Director Gerschler advised the Code puts a one year limit on such permits; they could ask for a renewal. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, this request be approved for one year. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. The PETITION (85 signatures) for STREET IMPROVEMENTS on a portion of EUCLID AVENUE, filed with the City Clerk on November 11, 1980 (...to surface the center divider of Euclid Avenue between 14th and 16th Streets with asphalt; according to terms of purchase...and City plans at time of completion of this development, this work should have been done in 1972...used as drag strip, causing clouds of dust...the paved portion becomes covered with mud during rainy weather...since the opening of Grove traffic on this portion of Euclid Avenue has increased) was presented. JOE CRAIN, 2430 Seawind Drive, was present and said 10 years ago this area was a canyon and now there are approximately 120 homes; the street is constantly being used as a drag strip causing large amounts of dust; in rainy season it becomes mud, creating a dangerous condition; there has been a large increase in traffic flow through this area since Grove was completed; the homeowners in this area want a strip of blacktop 20' vide and 600' long. Discussion. City Manager McCabe read a section of the Capital Improvement Program, FY 80-81 Budget, "Item 60-8202 .. construct Euclid Avenue, Plaza to 16th Street, potential funding is from Federal Aid Urban and Gas Tax, scheduled for 1982-83 in the sum of $367,000.00 and $77,000.00." Further discussion. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, this item be referred to staff to come back in two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan requested a copy of the City Engineer's report be given to Mr. Crain when completed. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION .• NOTICES OF DECISION Planning Commission Resolution No. 30-80, approving an application for PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to allow construction of one (1) additional, single story, single family dwelling on property located at 1702 "N" Ave., Applicant, ROBERT J. CHAMBERS, Case file No. PD-5..80, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Planning Commission Resolution No. 29-80, approving an application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow development of two (2) detached single family dwelling (one each parcel) on property located on the West Side of Cagle Street, north of 3825 Stockman Street; Applicant, CHARLES J. RAMM, Case File No. CUP 1980-9, was presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Planning Commission Resolution No. 28-80, approving an application for ZONE VARIANCE to allow reduction in required rear yard setback in conjunction with development of a detached single family dwelling from 25' to 7' on property located within the 1200 block of Harbison Avenue, west side; Applicant, ART CORDOVA, Case File No. Z-8-80, was presented. Vice Mayor Waters inquired if applicant was required to circulate a petition in this area as this is a two story building. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Morgan, Nays: Waters. CITY MANAGER - No Report. CITY ATTORNEY - No Report. 11/18/80 23 OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR - No Report. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Waters reported receiving complaints about signs on utility poles and asked the City Manager to recommend within a couple of weeks how to handle this; whether it requires an ordinance, fines, etc. Vice Mayor Waters spoke of prostitutes on National City Blvd.,.saying he has received complaints; and cited a report from the Police Dept. stating it was their goal to eliminate...Prostitution; the Prostitutes are still there. Mr. Waters said after arrested, prostitutes are free on bail almost immediately; and suggested elected officials write to judges and protest. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:29 p.m. "' gee — CITY CLEVK CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of November 25, 1980. D Corrections .4 //r No Corrections OR CITY OF NATICITY, CALIFORNIA 11/18/80