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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
May 17,E 1977
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, Morgan. Absent: Pinson,
Reid, Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gerschler, Gill,
Hoffland, McCabe, McLean.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager
followed with invocation by the Rev. Hubert Campbell, Windsor Hills
Baptist Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalia, the minutes of the regular meetings
of, May 3.. and 10, 1977 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Pinson, Reid.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
City Clerk Campbell read the mayor's proposed proclamation "POPPY DAYS,
May 20-21." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalia, the proclamation be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson, Reid. Mayor
Morgan presented the proclamation to Bernard Traeger representing
National City's VFW Post,
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS
Councilman Camacho introduced Mr. Bob Nelson, General Manager, San Diego
Metropolitan Transit Board, who introduced his assistant Mr. Bill Morris.
Mr. Nelson presented a program on the fixed guideway system proposed
for the area and said the presentation was made with the idea of
keeping the communities informed on the progress of rapid transit in
the area.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
GLADYS DIXON, 2745 E. 14th Street, was present asked about the two
"No Parking at Any Time" signs placed on their property by the Traffic
Safety Committee after a neighbor requested same; that leaves no
parking on E. 15th Street for any of their guests. Mayor Morgan stated
this would be referred to the City Manager and Engineer.
EARL ISBELL, 2530 E. 13th Street, a member of the Band Boosters of
Sweetwater High School and STEVE PARKER, Director of the Instrumental
Music Department, Sweetwater High were present to request $500.00
from Council to help make up a deficit in their program for the current
year. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to the
Budget Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson, Reid,
PUBLIC HEARING
The HEARING on proposed ZONE CHANGE from RM-1 (Multiple Family
Residential), Density 10, and CT-PD (Commercial Tourist -Planned
Development) to RM-1-PD (Multiple Family Residence -Planned Development
Density 15, property at 1709 E. 16th Street (ZC-8-77) was held at
this time. City Clerk Campbell stated the Certificate of Publication
and Affidavit of Mailing were on file. Planning Director Gexschler
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stated the Planning Commission recommended approval. MIKE ROBERTSON,
Attorney with the firm Fredman, Silverberg and Lewis, 3252 5th Avenue,
San Diego, representing the applicants was present and urged Council
approval. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the Public Hearing be
closed and the proposed zone change from RM-1 to multiple family
resident and the Planning Commission's recommendations and all conditions
be adhered to. Planning Director Gerschler stated that 1h acres were
involved, under the present zoning they could build 15 units and under
the proposed zoning they could build 23 units; the plan that was
presented to the Planning Commission was very open with a lot of space,
tall buildings well separated with lots of plan areas; comparing it to
other projects it would be a low density project. Mayor Morgan stated
he was opposed to a high density apartment complex. Moved by Morgan,
this be tabled for hearing before the full Council. Motion died for
lack of second. Mr. Robertson stated that this was a large parcel of
property; in 1972 and 1974 permits for the construction of a 44-unit
complex were granted for this parcel, the surrounding properties
immediately to the south and west are two to three times as great in
density as the density which is now being requested; part of the
rationale behind the Planning Commission granting the request was the
fact that there is no buffer zone on this block; the entire block is
developed with much higher density projects and this project is right
in the middle of them. Mr. Robertson stated the property is difficult
to work with and will require extensive grading; his clients interest
in increasing the density from 10 to 15 is really practical; they want
to build a quality apartment complex that would include open space areas,
abundant landscaping, play area, full oft -street parking, swimming pool
and recreation room; in order to do this, economically they need to
develop 23 units; even with 23 units on the property, the coverage by
the buildings is going to be 20% of the total ground area. Councilman
Camacho spoke in favor of the zone change. Owner Nicholas Debros
was present and spoke. Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Camacho, Dalla. Nays: Morgan. Absent: Pinson, Reid. Moved
by Morgan this be placed on the next agenda for consideration by full
Council. Died for lack of second.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, these Resolutions be presented to
Council by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson, Reid.
Resolution No. 12,352, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AMENDING A HOUSING ASSISTANCE AREA AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA TO AMEND ITS AGREEMENT WITH THE BANK
OF AMERICA, NT&SA, TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL SMALL AREA WITHIN THE
OPERATION OF SAID AGREEMENT." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla,
Resolution No. 12t352 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Pinson, Reid.
Resolution No. 12,353, "AWARD OF CONTRACT (ALLEY BETWEEN HOOVER AVENUE
AND COOLIDGE AVENUE 17th STREET TO 18th STREET, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
#186)." Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,353 be
adopted. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho,
Dalla. Nays: None. Abstain: Morgan. Absent: Pinson, Reid (1911
Act - possibly will be back on 5/24 agenda, may require 4/5 vote of
full Council).
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, this be presented by title onlv.
Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson, Reid.
Ordinance No. 5/17/77-1, "Establishing a Specific Plan (SP-36-76) for
the location of street right-of--wav ,,for 20th Street west of "N" Avenue
and east of 'IL" Avenue."
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ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, this Ordinance for adoption be by
title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson, Reid.
Ordinance No. 1574 (5/10/?g-I), "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 1522 AND SECTION
6.42.080(g) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO BINGO
GAMES." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, Ordinance No. 1574
(S/10pq-I) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson,
Reid.
NEW BUSINESS
A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES from Loretta Sue Mahn alleging injuries received
February 13, 1977 was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla,
the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by
unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson, Reid.
The Director of Public Works' 1911 ACT ASSESSMENT PROCEEDING REPORT,
Granger Avenue from 24th to Leonard Streets (Petitioners of 75% of
the benefit area adjacent to Granger Avenue have requested the following
improvements: curb, gutter, sidewalk, base, paving, grading, drainage
works, right-of-way, and such miscellaneous works as required. It is
recommended that Council accept the 1911 Act petition and order the
City Engineer to repare plans, specifications and report) was presented.
Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the City Engineer's
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson, Reid.
The Director of Public Works' recommendation to approve STREET PROGRESS
AND NEEDS REPORT (Section 2156) as requested by Caltrans (Caltrans has
requested local City and County agencies to provide cost data on the
maintenance, administration and rehabilitation and safety efforts on
local streets and roads; this type of report is submitted every four
years.) was presented. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho, this
recommendation be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent:
Pinson, Reid.
The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 45, dated May 17, 1977, in the amount of $35,637.17
(Warrants Nos, 57680 through 58808) and PAYROLL for the period April
16-30, 1977 in the amount of $161,226.00 was presented. Moved by
Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the payroll and demands be approved.
Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Morgan.
Nays: None. Absent: Pinson, Reid.
Item 13, Planning Commission Res. No. 35-77, a Resolution of the
Planning Commission approving an application for PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT to allow development of a 32-lot single family subdivision on
property located within the 3700-3800 block Sweetwater Road, south side;
Item 14, Planning Commission Res. 36-77, a Resolution of the Planning
Commission approving an application for PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to
allow expansion of the Nite Lite Inn Motel on property located
immediately north of and abutting 521 Roosevelt Avenue;
Item 15, Planning Commission Res. 37-77, a Resolution of the Planning
Commission approving application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow a
ship repair facility at 1301 West 24th Street. With regard to Item 14,
Councilman Dalla stated Council erred when they eliminated previous
conditions requiring the portion of the motel facing National Avenue
to have some landscaping; he would like to reinstitute that condition.
City Attorney McLean stated Council would have to reestablish the
requirement for landscaping. Mayor Morgan stated that this has been
discussed by Council in the past. Moved by Dalla, we appeal Planning
Commission Res. 36-77. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman
Dalla stated he was primarily interested in a condition attached to the
development ttsat .wo'-Ud refire NW? li-cant to remove any graffiti
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that may appear on the building. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Camacho,
we appeal Planning Commission Res. 36-77. Motion carried, by the
following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla. Nays: Morgan.
Absent: Pinson, Reid.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The League of California Cities' Legislative Bulletin #17-1977 was
presented. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson, Reid.
OTHER BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER - No report.
CITY ATTORNEY - No report.
OTHER STAFF - No report.
PLANNING
The TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP for MORNING BRER7E and the Planning
Commission's recommendation of approval subject to 23 conditions was
presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the
Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
Absent: Pinson, Reid.
The Director of Public Works' recommendations on actions of TRAFFIC
SAFETY COMMITTEE meeting of May 11, 1977: (a) paint a 4" wide stripe
along the right side of the right southbound travel lane around the
curve at Main Street and National Avenue; (b) post "No Left Turn" signs
at the two driveway exits onto 30th Street, west of Highland Avenue,
as requested by the Principal of Sweetwater High School; (c) prohibit
parking on the south side of llth Street between National and "A"
Avenues, to be accomplished by painting the curb red; (d) approve the
closing of 8th Street for a two -week period during the hours of 6:30
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays, from "D" Avenue to "L" Avenue; (The purpose
is to accommodate the contractor for Sewer Job No. 3 in order that
traffic and parking disruptions would be limited to a short period of
two weeks in lieu of the three weeks or longer period required for
working amidst moving traffic.) were presented. Moved by Camacho,
seconded by Morgan, for the approval of the Traffic Safety Committee's
recommendations. MARTIN KORDICK, contractor for Sewer Project No. 3,
was present and answered Council's questions, saying it would be more
expeditious to the citizens and businesses in the area to close 8th
Street and complete the job as quickly as possible. Mr. Kordick handed
a plot map outlining the work and estimated progress to Council. Mr.
Kordick stated they wish to close 8th Street at "E" Ave., construction
will begin at "D" Ave. on the down side; they will be taking up existing
sewers and putting down new ones, so they should be proceeding a block
at a time; if they can close the street and start operations they
figure they could get to Highland Avenue within two days; they would
be closing the street from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; every evening they
would open the street for four lanes of traffic; by closing the street
two blocks at a time there should a minimum of disruption to the
businesses in the area. Mr. Kordick stated they would assume full
responsibility for all the problems that would be involved, the
barricading, traffic and P.R. work; they have notified the businesses
and residents of the area and asked them to attend Council meeting
this evening to voice their opinions on any anticipated problems they
may have. No one was present in the audience to speak on the subject.
Motion carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson, Reid.
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CITY COUNCIL
Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalia, the meeting be closed. Carried
by unanimous vote. Absent: Pinson, Reid. The meeting closed at
8:40 p.m.
City Cierlt�
City of National City, California
The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City
of National City, California, at the regular meeting of June 7, 1977.
0 Corrections No corrections
Maor
City of National City, California
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