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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 11-13 CC MIN37 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA November 13, 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, Gerschler, Hoffland, McCabe, McLean, Peterson. 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 Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 6, 1979, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS The Mayor's recommendation of reappointment of Mr. Van Denover to the Library Board was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. SCHEDULED PRESENTATION TOM HAMILTON, Chairman, Cbunty Board of Supervisors, was present to speak on the proposed revision to the County Air Management Process. Mayor Morgan said Supervisor Hamilton has done more for the South Bay area than any previous supervisor. The Mayor recognized Greg Smith, Adm. Asst, to the Supervisor, who was also present. Supervisor Hamilton said the cities have been left out of planning; the proposed revised pro- cedures would allow each city an equal voice; the County of San Diego is seeking to be the lead agency in RAQS, the air pollution control dis- trict, also its implementation. RICK SOMERVILLE, Air Pollution Control District Officer, was present and outlined the proposed revisions, an- swered questions, and requested Council's support of the proposed re- vision. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, a resolution be prepared in support of the County and authorize the Planner be the one the county would contact, Councilman Van Deventer spoke of a CPO report to which City Staff has added recommendations and suggested no action be taken until Council has studied the report. Discussion. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, this be tabled for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Waters addressed Supervisor Hamilton, saying National City has the highest crime rate in the County; we have parks, football and baseball; but we need a big gym; we have to give these kids something to do; and asked if the County has some extra money for this purpose. Supervisor Hamilton replied the County did not have that kind of money but on Council's agenda was a hearing on Community Block Grant Program and such money might come out of that. Discussion. Mayor Morgan re- ported the City's Park and Recreation staff recently worked out an ar- rangement with Sweetwater High School for the use of their gym and sug- gested we use what we have. Discussion. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS GENE ROSS, 1926.East 17th Street, was present and reported that about three years ago, the FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 1905 East 18th Street started a school at their facility without permission and then applied for permission and were turned down by the Planning Commission; they waited about a year and then came back and for about six months kept coming back to the Planning Commission; and then they withdrew their. 11/13/79 38 request; however, the school continues in operation and has expanded. Mr. Ross gave a copy of a petition against the school signed by people in the area to the City Clerk. Mayor Morgan presented a plaque to Councilman Camacho in appreciation of his service to the community. PUBLIC HEARINGS The HEARING on proposed ZONE CHANGE, ZC-14-79, to rezone from I-P (Insti- tutional Private) to RT (Residential Two Family) and to add PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning to the property located at 2503 through 2802 Hill Drive, a private driveway on the grounds of Paradise Valley Hospital, to allow submission of an application for a Planned Unit Development Permit allowing deviations from the requirements of the zoning regula- tions and subdivision regulations of the N. C. Land Use Code otherwise applicable to said land was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Plan. Dir. Gerschler reported the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Waters, the hearing. be closed and the zone change as approved by the Planning Commission and Staff be established. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on the progress and performance of the FIFTH YEAR activities funded by the U. S. Department of Housing & Urban Development under the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. Exec. Dir. Peterson, Community Development, was present and stated a summary of a 35 page document (Grantee Progress and Performance Report for the Fifth Program Year) was attached to the agenda, notice of the hearing was published in the Star -News, La Prensa and Viewpoint. Mr. Peterson re- viewed the contents of the summary. Discussion. Councilman Waters inquired about the possibility of a gym, instead of a parking lot; what is needed to help combat crime is facilities for young people. Exec. Dir. Peterson explained that we were still in the Fifth Year Program and will be until April; the next grant for the Sixth Year would come to Council; the Committee has yet to hear the Sixth Year. Discussion. Moved by"Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. The HEARING on HOUSING ELEMENT EXTENSION (to consider the adoption of a resolution requesting the State Office of Planning and Research [OPR] to grant an extension of six months to the operative date of the Housing Element Guidelines) was held at this time. Plan. Dir. Gerschler reported Staff recommended approval. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the hearing be closed. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Van Deventer, the Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,167, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GRANTEE PROGRESS AND PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR THE FIFTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING THEREOF." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 13,167 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,168, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPLYING FOR A SIX (6) MONTH EXTENSION TO THE OPERATIVE DATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT GUIDELINES UNTIL JULY 1, 1979." Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 13,168 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Resolution No. 13,169, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 11/13/79 39 RECOGNIZING THE REGIONAL HOUSING ALLOCATION FORMULA AND ADOPTING A NATIONAL CITY 'FAIR SHARE' ALLOCATION." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Resolution No. 13,169 be adopted. Discussion. Carried by unani- mous vote. Resolution No. 13,170, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE DELETION OF RAMPS TO TIDE- LANDS AVENUE FROM THE FREEWAY ROUIESI -5/54 INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION." Moved by Morgan, seconded by Waters, Resolution No. 13,170 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the ordinance be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Ordinance No. 4./6/79-1 1700, "AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A COLLECTION FEE FOR THE COST OF COLLECTING CHECKS ISSUED TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY WHICH ARE DISHONORED." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Ordinance No. 11/4/79-1 1700 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS Reconsideration of the City Engineer's recommendation to APPROVE EXEMP- TION of requirements to INSTALL SIDEWALK on Haffley Avenue adjacent to 901 lest 24th Street, Georgia-Pacific was presented. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Van Deventer, to approve the recommendation. Discussion. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Van Deventer, Morgan. Nays: Dalla, Waters. NEW BUSINESS Application for OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE, new license, of Nooradin Tawfiqe, dba BESAM'S MARKET, 1615 East 8th Street, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. Application for Type 20 - OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE, person to per- son transfer, of the Southland Corporation and Robert R. & Sheryl A. Ciaccio, dba 7-ELEVEN FOOD STORE #2001-18978C, 3100 Plaza Boulevard, was presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The CLAIM FOR DAMAGES of CARLOS MENDOZA, JR. resulting from accident on July 21, 1979, was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, the claim be rejected on the grounds that it was filed late and be referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of WARRANT REGISTER #19, dated November 13, 1979, in the amount of $39,891.32 (Warrants Nos. 66537 through 66632) and PAYROLL in the amount of $187,357.73, for the period ending October 30, 1979, was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, the register be ratified and payroll confirmed. Carried, the the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters, Morgan. Nays: None.. The City Engineer's request for permission to advertise for BIDS for RE- MOVAL OF ALL STRUCTURES on two City -owned properties at 1645 and 1733 Orange Avenue (the building at 1645 has been condemned and must be de- molished and the building at 1733 is vacant, needs extensive repair and can possibly be moved off the property) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the City Engineer's recom- mendation. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The City Engineer's recommendation to approve CHANGE ORDER #1 to the contract with Select Electric for SIGNAL INSTALLATION at PLAZA and 11/13/79 40 EUCLID, Spec. No. 854 (this change order provides for high-pressure sodium-vapor lights in lieu of mercury vapor...sodium vapor utilizes less energy and therefore less operating cost...this change order amounts to $105 which will be amortized in less than two years of operation) was presented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS Recommendations of the TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE from their regular meet- ing of October 10, 1979, (1. That the East-West portion of the "T" alley between "A" and "B" and llth and 18th be signed for "no parking"; 2. that barricades at Plaza and Olive have proven successful and this traffic control configuration be made permanent; 3. that a stop sign be placed at 6th and Rachael; 4. that school crossing signs be placed in addition to existing legends for Lincoln Acres School on Lanoitan Avenue; and 5. that a handicapped parking stall be placed adjacent to 524 "I" Avenue; the applicant has obtained a handicapped license from the DMV.) were presented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalia, in favor of the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendations. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney recommended the City Council join the County of San Diego in resisting the claim of La Costa (regional parks). Moved by Dalia, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Attorney's recommenda- tion. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR The Mayor's request that Council reconsider its action to require McCUNE MOTORS to install sidewalks at their location at 24th and National City Boulevard (When Mr. McCune brought in his plans for building permit, he was informed there were street improvements to be installed. Side- walks were installed for every business in the Redevelopment area and the Mayor was in favor of Redevelopment installing for McCune) was pre- sented. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Van Deventer's request for policy position regarding County- wide vs. City of San Diego only vote for the REGIONAL AIRPORT was pre- sented. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, on the issue of the airport location, the City's first choice be Lindbergh Field with Mira- mar as second choice. Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Waters, the vote on the airport issue should be County -wide because all of the County uses the airport. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan stated he did not want the airport issue on the ballot un- less they have printed on the ballot where they want to move the airport to. Councilman Van Deventer reported the CPO agenda for Monday has an item regarding the "911" program; according to the agenda we are one of the cities that has not responded. City Manager McCabe said we submitted a plan and had it approved; the Police Department is submitting our request to the proper authorities. City Attorney McLean reported he left instruc- tions with his secretary to get the necessary details to prepare a reso- lution. Councilman Van Deventer said the CPO agenda also gave the California Transportation Committee's hearing dates on 252--January 23, 24 and 25 in San Diego; we should be working on that. City Engineer Hoffland said 11/13/79 41 he did not know of the 23rd; he would be there. Vice Mayor Dalla stated Mr. Waters brought up something that had been on his mind for some time; there is a definite need in this community for paying attention to the young adults; we have tiny tots...senior citi- zens; but there is the bracket where they have grown up and do not seem to need assistance, but we are missing the boat if we do not get the young adults involved in this City; whether the solution is a gym, he did not know; but talking about it was the first step; we have been ignoring the junior high and senior high school age; if we continue in that direction, we are going to pay the price. Councilman Van Deventer said he agreed; other cities have taken up the challenge; there are a lot of kids who are not athletic but who like to dance, to play pool, etc.; a teen center, or whatever you want to call it, is needed. Vice Mayor Dalla said if we do not provide a healthy outlet for the young adults, they will find unhealthy outlets. Councilman Camacho spoke of the loss of his brother last week and the many kindnesses shown to his family and himself and thanked the Council and each one personally. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Waters, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be elosed. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:14 p.m. CITY C11.ERK CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of November 20, 1979. QCorrections Ef// No Corrections !/ CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 11/13/79