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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 01-04 CC MIN1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA January 4, 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, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Gunnarson, Hoffland, McCabe, McLean, Osburn. The meeting was opened with pledge of allegiance to the flag led by City Manager Osburn followed with invocation by Dr. Charles Molnar, First. Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the minutes of the regular meetings of December 14, 21 and 28 1976 be a roved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - None MA YOR ' S APPOINTMENTS Mayor Morgan said he would appoint Marion Cooper as Chairman of the Com- munity Development Committee for 1977. (Mr. Cooper presently serves on the Committee.) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Dick Knutson, 2210 J Avenue, was present and as President, National City Quarterback Club, requested waiver of fees for use of the Community Build- ing, the kitchen and custodial fees, January 22, saying they are not a money -making group and every dime they take in goes back into the commun- ity; the Sweetwater Team won the championship this year. Moved by Camacho seconded by Pinson, all charges be waived. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, the motion be amended to include all charges but custodial fees. Amendment carried by unanimous vote. Motion carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn presented the report of the City Engineer for Assess- ment District No. 185 (1911 Act Improvement of Alley between E, F, 19th and 20th.) Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12 219 be adopted. Resolution No. 12,219, "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT AND TIME OF HEARING THEREON (Alley between E Avenue to F Avenue and 19th Street to 20th Street, Assessment District No. 185)." mous votes Carried by unani.- Resolution No. 12,217, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Grant Deed - Robert Pimentel and Ramona Pimentel.)'P seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12 217 be adopted. by mous vote.. Y unani- Resolution No. 12,218, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY (Easement - Joseph E. Garrett, Eugene B. Garrett and Bolivar Apartments Ltd.)" Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12 218 be 1 adopted_. Carried by unanimous vote. 1`----�— Resolution No. 12,219 - See FP 8 and 9, Page 1. Resolution No. 12,220, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO INITIATE AMENDATORY PROCEEDINGS FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE NATIONAL CITY GENERAL PLAN." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,220 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 1/4/77 2 Resolution No. 12,221, "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE 24TH STREET BETWEEN THE EASTERLY LINE OF PROSPECT STREET AND WESTERLY LINE OF EUCLID AVENUE (Formerly Orange Street)." Moved THE } seconded by Camacho, Resolution No. 12,221 be adopted.Carried by Pinson, following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nayy s: Reid. ys Resolution No. 12,222, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREE ENT (Susan J. Gilfoil)." Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,222 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. o Resolution No. 12,223, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DETERMINING THAT BONDS MUST BE ISSUED AND SOLD IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE MONEY NECESSARY TO PAY THE JUDGMENT ENTERED IN ACTION O. 306441 (South Bay Irrigation District, An Irrigation District PlaiTnntiff vs. California -American Water Company, " ' ' Camacho, seconded by Reid, Resolution No. 12,223ebenadotted. Moved by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan outlined the history of the waterarried companyyand the court action for acquisition of the water. y REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY- None. PUBLIC HEARINGS The CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING on APPEAL of Planning Commission's DENIAL of proposed zone variance (north end of K Avenue, east side, 1200 block, Z-10-76) was held at this time. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, the hearing be continued one week. Asst. Plan. Dir. Gunnarson indicated no one in the Planning Department had seen the new plans and they would recommend the plans be referred to Staff for review; however, Mr. Carroll was here to speak and he would recommend that he be heard. JAMES CARROLL, 4095 Bonita Road, Bonita, applicant, was present and said Council had continued the hearing to allow him time to have new drawings made showing a 5' setback instead of 0' setback; he had the drawings and presented them to Council. There was discussion. In answer to the Mayor's question, "Would you have any objection to talking to the neighbors before next week," Mr. Carroll said he would not mind but did not think he would get anywhere. Councilman Pinson said he would donate his copy of the plan to the neighbors so they could look it over; and he asked that if the neighbors approved the new setback they remove their names from the protest petition. BOB JOHNSON, 1214 K Avenue, was present and said the house would still be only 5' back; the picture hasn't changed very much; there didn't appear to be room for landscaping or trees. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING on APPEAL OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REMOVE AN INOPERATIVE VEHICLE as a public nuisance at 1429 Manchester Street was held at this time. (Council had been advised prior to the meeting that the nuisance had been abated.) No one was present to speak. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, to file the item. Carried by unanimous vote. The CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE to rezone from RS-2 (Residential Single Family) to RM-1 (Residential Multiple Family)and from Residential Density 10 to Residential Density 15 the property at 1846 East 9th Street was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing Notice of the Hearing were on file. Asst. Dir. Plan. Gunnarson said this proposed rezoning is a follow-up to the General Plan change (GP-2-76) which changed the land use designation on the property from Residential 6-10 Dwelling Units Per Acre to Residential 11-15 Dwelling Units Per Acre; the rezoning is consistent with the amende General Plan; the Planning Commission recommended the rezoning; the roped consists of about 7/10 acre and if developed with the existine e P rty family house and duplex, it would allow seven additional units.J1Nolone was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the hearing be closed and the proposed zone change to rezone from RS-2 to RM-1 and from Residential Density 10 to Residential Density 15 the property at 1846 East 9th Street be approved. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: A Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: Morgan. yes. The PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED AMENDMENT PLAN, GP-3-76, to consider several amendments show the properties located on the north and TO THE NATIONAL CITY GENERAL to the General Plan (A. To south sides of 24th Street, 1/4/77 3 between Newell Avenue and Las Palmas Park, for "Residential" use; B. To show the properties at 2529 and 2537 East 13th Street for "Residential" use; C. To show the RM-1 zoned properties between 30th and 31st Streets and "B" and "D" Avenues for "Residential" use; D. To show the property on the west side cf Highland Avenue and south of Trousdale Street for "Light Industrial" use; E. To show the CT-PD zoned property between 14th and 16th Streets and Sheryl Lane and Freeway I-805 for "Residential - 6-10 Dwelling Units/Acre;" G. To show a portion of the CL zoned properties on the north side of Sweetwater Road (1600-1700 block) opposite Sweetwater Town and Country Shopping Center for General Commercial use.) was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. Asst. Plan,. Dir. Gunnarson said the Planning Commission recommended Item A be continued to the next regular General Plan hearing in February. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Pinson, the hearing on Item A, GP-3-76, be continued as recommended by the Planning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Gunnarson said the Planning Commission recommended approval of Item B. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Planning Commission's recom- mendation on Item B. Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Gunnarson said the Planning Commission recommended approval of Item C. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Plan- ning Commission's recommendation (Item C). Carried by unanimous vote. Asst. Plan. Dir. Gunnarson said the Planning Commission recommended approval of Item D. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation (Item D). Carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Gunnarson said the Planning Commission recommended approval of Item E. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Dalla, the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval of Item E be approved. Carried, by the follow- ing vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Reid. Nays: Pinson. Abstain- ing: Morgan. Asst. Plan. Dir. Gunnarson reported the Planning Commission recommended denial of Item G. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, Item G be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. The PUBLIC HEARING on the SPECIFIC PLAN FOR GRANGER AVENUE AND VAN NESS south of 24th Street, and LEONARD STREET between Granger and Van Ness Avenues was held at this time. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing of Notice of the Hearing were on file. Asst. Dir. Plan. Gunnarson reported the Planning Commission recom- mended approval of this Specific Plan which would widen the right-of-way from 50' to 55'. No one was present in this regard. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, the public hearing be closed and the Specific Plan for Granger, Van Ness and Leonard be approved as recommended b the Plan- ning Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. REFERRALS Staff report on the request of the COMMUNITY YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOC. for a donation toward the purchase of a BOXING RING, stating $500 was budgeted under "Miscellaneous" agency contributions, Acct. 1506-650, and a $500 donation could be authorized was presented. There was discussion. Moved by Reid, seconded by Camacho, $1,000 be donated. Moved by Morgan, second- ed by Dalla, the motion be amended to give $500 as recommended b staff. Amendment carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pinson, Morgan. Nays: Camacho, Reid. Mayor Morgan stated if the City Manager could come up with an extra $500 he would favor giving it for the purchase of the boxing ring; but dipping into reserve funds should not be done. Councilman Camacho told Mr. Robles of Community Youth Athletic Assoc., who was present in the audience, that he personally would do everything he could to help raise the necessary funds. NEW BUSINESS The City Treasurer/Finance Director's request for ratification of WARRANT REGISTER NO. 25, dated Jan. 4, 1977, in the amount of $28,139.25 (Warrants Nos. 56470 through 56521); Payroll for the period ending Dec. 15, 1976, in the amount of $150,613.84; and WARRANT REGISTER NO. 26, dated Jan. 4, 1977, in the amount of $45,343.69 (Warrants Nos. 56522 through 56571) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, Payroll and Warrant Regis- ters Nos. 25 and 26 be ratified. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: None. 1/4/77 4 A PETITION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS by special assessment proceedings (east side of HOOVER AVENUE from 21st Street to the south side of Paradise Creek and both sides of the street to 18th Street; west side of ROOSEVELT AVENUE from 21st Street to 18th Street) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Reid, it be referred to Staff. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The Director of Public Works' recommendation of approval of DRIVEWAYS ad- jacent to the property line at 3400 PLAZA BOULEVARD (Christenson) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, in favor of the Director of Public Works? recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid... Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The Community Development Commission Executive Director's recommendation of approval of a DIRECT HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN by the Community Develop- ment Commission, otherwise pursuant to the adopted Home Improvement Loan Program, in an amount not to exceed $22,000, 20-year term, 3-3/4%, Gerald W. and Betty GIRLINGHOUSE, 2145 East 10 Street, was presented. Moved by Reid, seconded by Pinson, to approve the direct home improvement loan for Girlinghouse. Exec. Dir. A. Peterson was present and answered Council's questions, Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Pinson, Reid, Morgan. Nays: Dalla. Exec. Dir. Arnold Peterson, Community Development Commission, was present and displayed maps and reviewed in detail the MASTER PLANS for KIMBALL SQUARE and for the SENIORS HOUSING and related areas (llth to 15th Streets, "D" Avenue to "G" Avenue) within the CENTER CITY PROJECT. Mr. Peterson answered Council?s questions. Moved by Morgan, seconded by Camacho, the Master Plans be approved. There was discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. The matter of authorization for the City Manager to execute a CONTRACT between the City and the MAYTIME BAND REVIEW CORPORATION ($9,000) was presented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, the City Manager be given authorization. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items on the Consent Calendar were presented: 23. Planning Commission Resolution No. 63-76, approving an application for conditional use permit to allow the installation of a recreation field on privately owned property at the northwest corner of 16th Street and Wilson Avenue (Luis Natividad); 24. Planning Commission Resolution No. 64-76, approving an application for Planned Development Permit to allow development of Stanley Estates Subdivision on property located on the south side of 14th Street, west side of Orange Street (Richard Tuthill); 25. Planning Com- mission Resolution No. 65-76, approving an application for Conditional Use Permit to allow development of a church on property located on the north side of Sweetwater Road between Stockman Street and Cresta Bonita Way (Reiner Annexation - Seventh Day Adventist Church); 26. Planning Commis-sion resolution No. 66-76, approving an application for Conditional Use Permit to allow a health spa and conditioning center on property located within the 3900 block Sweetwater Road, north side (Reiner Annexation - Dr. Edwin Reiner); 27. Planning Commission Resolution No. 67-76, denying the application for variance from required off-street parking ratio and park- ing design standards on property located at 1009 East 8th Street (Teddy L. Bradt); and 28. Planning Commission Resolution No. 71-76, approving an application for variance to allow division of property (lot split) that will create a lot the only frontage of which will be via a 40' wide access easement on property located within the 3900 block Sweetwater Road, north side (Reiner Annexation - Seventh Day Adventist Church of Bonita). Th City Clerk reported an appeal of the denial of the application for variance (Item 27) had been received and recommended it be set for hearing Jan. 25. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, at the request of the applicant, Item 27 be set for hearing at 7:45 p.m., January 25, 1977i City Council Chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. Items 23, 24, 25, 26, and 28 were ordered filed by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter from State of California, Department Office of Historic Preservation, stating they of Parks and Recreation, were unable to fund grant 1/4/77 5 requested for GRANGER MUSIC HALL and urging the City to reapply for grants-in-aid funding 1977/78 (deadline for application 2/1/77) was pre- sented. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, that Mr. Ballard be directed to reapply for grants-in-aid funding under the direction of the City Manager. Carried by unanimous vote. A resolution of the City Council, City of Palm Desert) OPPOSING THE RE- DISTRIBUTION OF SALES TAX REVENUES ON THE BASIS OF POPULATION was pre- sented. City Manager Osburn said he had received a similar resolution from the City of Compton and would recommend support of the two cities. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, to support the City of Paim Desert and the City of Compton. Carried by unanimous vote. REPORTS CITY MANAGER City Manager Osburn reported receipt of notice of a seminar on the Coastal Act and said Mr. Gunnarson agreed to attend. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. City Manager Osburn reported receipt of the Annual Report of the METROPOL- ITAN WATER DISTRICT and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unani- mous vote. City Manager Osburn reported receipt of the Audit Report for the MUNICIPAL COURT and recommended it be filed. Ordered filed by unanimous vote. PLANNING The Planning Commission's recommendation of approval, subject to conditions recommended by Staff, of TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP for property south of Plaza Boulevard, east of Harbison Avenue (PLAZA COMMERCIAL, LTD.) was presented. 14,-c,c1- by Camacho, seconded by Reid, it be approved. Carried, by the following votwo, to -wit: Ayes: Camacho, Dalla, Pinson, Reid, Nays: None. Abstaining: Morgan. The Planning Commission's recommendation of approval of TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP for 2200 block of Euclid Avenue, west side, subject to four conditions (PALM HOMES) was presented. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Vice Mayor Reid spoke in regard to a mailbox that was removed from 12th Street leaving a bolt protruding through the sidewalk and asked that some- thing be done about it, City Manager Osburn said he would check into it. Mayor Morgan said Harold Morrison wants to build a single family home near 1-805 and Orange and it is zoned for business. Moved by Pinson, seconded by Camacho, this be referred to the Planning Commission to figure out how this can be done. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Morgan rep on 19th Street b they be referred the Ma or's reco rted two PETITIONS for street and drainage improvements tween Granger and Rachael were received and he recommended to Staff. Moved by Camacho, seconded by Reid, iniavor of endation. Carried by unanimous vote. seconded by Pinson, the meeting be closed. Carried by The meeting closed at 8:56 p.m. Moved by Camacho unanimous vote. City Cl rk City o National City, California The foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of National City, California, at the regular meeting of January 18, 1977. AM/ Corrections No correc io a or City of National City, California 1/4/77