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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 04-10 CC MIN142 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 10, 1979 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, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Ballard, Campbell, Gunnarson, McCabe, Newberry. 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. Atwell Stewart, St. Matthews Episcopal Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3� 1979z be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan requested Item 9 on the Agenda be considered at this time. Item 9, Resolution No. 13,022, "Authorizing City Manager to execute agreement to establish and operate transit service in National City." CITY MANAGER MCCABE stated the Manager's office and McDonald Transit Service have not concluded their development of a contract; the Manager's office requests this item be laid over to be brought back when it is ready* Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation that Resolution 13,022 be laid over until such time as a contract is prepared to come back to Council in its full form. ROBERT NELSON, MTDB, was present and stated he has reviewed the draft contract; he is not sure what the problems are; he can heartily recommend this contract. CLAUDE PAGE, San Diego Transit Corp., was present and stated there is a time constraint problem in scheduling services to conform to their labor agreement; there are restrictions on preparing scheduling and other details; the present contract with the City contains a date (April 1) for notifying San Diego Transit of any cancellation of service or any new service that should be added. City Manager McCabe stated he would get back with San Diego Transit as quickly as possible on proposed changes, Discussion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Morgan introduced LOU FREYMAN, a member of the Board of Directors of the Boys' Club, who introduced members of the All Star Hockey Team who were present in the audience. City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation, "BOYS CLUB WEEK," April 15-22, 1979. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, for the adoption of this proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan presented the proclamation to DAVID MANRIQUEZ who thanked Council on behalf of the Boys Club. City Clerk Campbell read the Mayor's proposed proclamation "WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT WEEK," April 15-21, 1979. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, this proclamation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MARIAN JONES, Council of Women Presidents, was present and introduced MARY JANE PERKINS, LEONA WULFF and JOAN BOGGS the Women of Achievement in the South Bay. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS Mayor Morgan's proposed appointment of Virginia Berrin to the Planning Commission was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation, Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, we file the original motion to defer this for one week to consider other people that have shown their interest to serve on the Plannin Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. Both motions Carrie by unanimous vote. 4/10/79 143 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS GEORGE WEBSTER, Manager, Chamber of Commerce, was present and stated the Chamber is sponsoring a general clean up campaign within the com- munity the week of April 23; and requested that week be declared "CLEAN UP WEEK". Mr. Webster said he had free passes to the dump for those who needed them. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, we make the weer of April 23rd "National City Clean Up Week." Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Webster reported the Chamber has been approached to act as sponsor of a HOT AIR BALLOON RACE to be launched from the redevelopment area at 24th Street and National City Blvd.; the race is to be held Sunday, May 20th starting at 9:30 a.m.; all insurance liability is being covered by Lamb Chevrolet and the Recovery Fund, Inc.; all balloonists will have ground crews responsible for the ground support requirements; there may be a need, for National City Police and traffic control. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, we authorize the City Manager to look into this and if everything is taken care of from a safety point of view, that we proceed and the area across from Lamb Chevrolet be "bladed." (amended motion) Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS The HEARING on proposed ZONE CHANGE to rezone from CL (Limited Commercial) to CBD-PD (Commercial Central Business District -Planned Development) the property on the northerly side of Plaza Boulevard, about 300' east of Harbison Avenue, having 414' of frontage on Plaza Boulevard, and depth of 112', ZC-7-79 (this request for rezoning is a follow-up to GP-1-79 which changed the land use designation on this property from "Neighbor- hood Commercial" to "General Commercial"; the effect of this rezoning will be to allow community serving retail and service commercial uses in place of the neighborhood serving commercial uses allowed in the existing CL zone) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Asst. Plan. Dir. Gunnarson stated the Planning Commission recommended in favor of this zone change; it is consistent with the General Plan; staff concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation. BOB WHITIS, Toubs Corporation, 223 Avenida de la Playa, representing the owner, American Building, was present and stated the site is currently unimproved with construction rubble and an unimproved ditch going through it; the owner proposes to relocate and improve the ditch and improve the site and develop a commercial complex that will complement the existing CBD Commercial zone complex directly to the south and west of the site. Discussion. In answer to a question of what would go in there, Mr. Gunnarson said the specific uses have not been presented; they will be required to get a Planned Development permit and any PD permit would be looked at closely by staff; current zoning is very restrictive and is designed for a Neighborhood Commercial center; the zoning that has been asked for is a type of commercial use which is designed to serve the entire community; no testimony has been received regarding this change. No one else was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the hearing on the proposed zone change be approved and that we adhere to all Planning Commission's recommendations. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Dalla, Waters. The HEARING on adoption of a SPECIFIC PLAN for EUCLID AVENUE between 16th Street and 18th Street, SP-7-76 (this specific plan would establish a proposed future street right-of-way 32' wide with a 34' driven way and curbs, gutters and sidewalks on both sides of Euclid Avenue from 16th Street; at this time there is no intention on the part of the City to acquire rights -of -way or make improvements along proposed Euclid Avenue between 16th and 18th Streets; the dedication of rights -of -way and improvements to Euclid Avenue would only be required when [1] there was an overall improvement project in the area; or, [2] if property owners wished to develop their properties to the extent where they would come under jurisdiction of Ord. 1491) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Asst. Plan. Dir. Gunnarson reported this is the third of three specific plans referring to Euclid Avenue between Plaza and 22nd 4/10/79 144 Street; an Environmental Impact Report was prepared in conjunction with the Euclid Avenue specific plan; the Planning Commission recommended adoption of the plan in accordance with Drawing 1748-D of the Engineering Department; staff concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation; and he advised Council that it would be necessary to acknowledge they have reviewed and considered the E.I.R. before they act on the proposal. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, the public hearing be closed and adoption of a specific plan for Euclid Avenue between 16th Street and 18th Street, SP-7-76 be approved and all stipulations of staff adhered to and we have considered the E.I.R. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on proposed AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC PLAN for 26th STREET AND "I" AVENUE, SP-2-77 (the proposed amendment suggests a 54' right-of-way for 26th Street between "I" and "J" Avenues which is 6' narrower than the 60 foot right-of-way required by the City Council policy for neigh- borhood streets; the amendment would, however, provide for a 40' driven way for 26th Street:,_ which complies with adopted Council policy; the amendment was requested in conjunction with a proposed tentative sub- division map which would create a 9-lot single-family subdivision at the south-west corner of 26th Street and "J" Avenue) was held at this time. City Clerk Campbell reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Asst. Plan. Dir. Gunnarson, stated this was initiated by a property owner; the Planning Commission recommends denial of the proposed amendment to the specific plan. GARY YAMATA, 919 E. 26th Street, was present and stated he objects to the proposed amendment and supports the Planning Commission recommendation. No one else was present in this regard. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, to close this public hearing and deny the proposed amendment to the specific plan. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, these be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,019, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND BERRYMAN & STEPHENSON, INC. FOR DESIGN OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS AT PLAZA BOULEVARD AND HIGHLAND AVENUE." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 1.1, 019 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,020, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO SEWAGE TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT OF 1969 BETWEEN CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,020 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,021, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (Van Dyke/Halsey Design Group)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,021 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Item 9, Resolution No. 13,022,(See page 142, paragraph no. 5) ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (first reading) Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, this Ordinance be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 4/10/79-1, "Pursuant to Land Use Code (ZC-4-79, to rezone from RM-1-D-10 and D-20 to RM-1-D-15 the properties on south side of Melrose Street -- 9402 through 940 inclusive." NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for RATIFICATION of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 39, dated April 10, 1979, in the amount of $30,559.28 4/10/79 145 (Warrants Nos. 64618 through 64672) and PAYROLL for the period ending March 31, 1979 was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, these bills be paid and warrants drawn. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None. The MAYTIME BAND REVIEW COMMITTEE'S request to hold a parade and awards ceremony (the Committee requests authorization to hold the 32nd Annual Maytime Band Review on the morning of May 5, 1979; a meeting of supervisory city staff members was held 3/27 with the Manager of the parade event; cooperative work assignments and time schedules were established in an effort to make this a successful event; a Temporary Use Permit has been processed and approved by all necessary departments; staff recommends the request be granted and all applicable fees waived) was presented. Moved by Dalia, seconded by Van Deventer, this request be approved. City Manager McCabe reported staff has been in contact with the various organizations that have provided traffic control in the past and they have the assurance they will have control; if they learn that is is not available, they will report to Council immediately relative to alternate plans. Carried by unanimous vote. Item 13, Report of Real Estate Committee held over to the end of the meeting. OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER CITY MANAGER MCCABE stated the Boys' Club requested permission to hold a SOAP BOX DERBY contest; this request has been processed through the necessary departments; staff is in favor of the event and recommend the Temporary Use Permit be waived. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, in favor of the City Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER MCCABE stated a REORGANIZATION in TECHNICAL SERVICES has been accomplished and requested (1) that Council authorize the Manager to establish the title of Director of Technical Services at a monthly salary of $2450; and, (2) establish a classification of Parks and Recreation Superintendent at salary range 134 and authorize staff to open a promotional examination for this position. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Manager's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY - Absent OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, we authorize the City Manager to make a stud on the hours at the Librar ossibly •.eeping the Library open between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Wenesday, Thursday_and Friday and bring a complete report back including the money it,would cost. Discussion. Mayor Morgan stated he intends for the Library Board to be involved in this. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR MORGAN asked the City Planner to look at the condominiums at 16th Street saying people will buy the units thinking they own the yard in front for their children to play in; he requested this be checked and a report brought back. CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMAN DALLA asked, for the record, how many positions were going to be added as a result of the reorganization. City Manager McCabe stated no new positions were being added to the budget; this is a reworking of existing positions and a reworking of the organization structure to be 4/10/79 146 more effective; no additional bodies will be added; it is the intent to streamline the whole building operation; permits, procedures, inspection, etc., to provide for a single source of contact and to provide a one-step permit process. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) Item 13, REPORT OF REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE in regard to city -owned property at I-805 and Plaza Boulevard (on 4/3/79 the Real Estate Committee met to consider a proposal received regarding the subject property; the Committee unanimously approved in concept the proposal received from Jimmy's Family Restaurant with the following conditions: [1] the property be considered as a subdivision; [2] the plan be subject to site plan review; and, [3] administrative and engineering costs be borne by the developer; the proposal provides for existing drainage channel to be covered at an estimated cost of $108,000 with balance up to $125,000 paid to City, plus engineering fees of $5,000; staff recommends Council authorize staff to prepare a contract for the sale based on the proposal received subject to three conditions) was presented. Mayor Morgan stated this property is adjacent to property he owns and he, therefore, would not take part in the discussion. Mayor Morgan stepped down and sat in the audience. Vice Mayor Camacho presided. Asst. City Manager Ballard reported he has been in contact with the people who submitted the proposal and preliminary indications are that they would agree to the conditions the Real Estate Committee imposed at their meeting of April 3rd; he recommended Council authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of the contract incorporating the proposal elements and such contract to come back to Council for approval. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dada,, in favor of the Real Estate Committee's recomendations for the sale of property at I-305 and Plaza Blvd. with the three conditions that we set down. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer. Nays: None. Abstain: Waters. Absent: Morgan. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the meeting be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:18 p.m. CITY CLER CITBC OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIF. The foregoing minutes were adopted by the City Coun it on April 17, 1979. Corrections No corrections MAY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIF. 4/10/79