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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 01-12 CC MINBook 69/Page 69 1/12/88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 12, 1988 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Campbell, Eiser, McCabe, Post, Stafford. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager Mc Cabe, followed with invocation by Vice Mayor Dalla. Mayor Waters reported that City Treasurer Del Redding is in Scripps Hospital after heart bypass surgery; he is still in intensive care, but they are hoping he will be able to have visitors on Thursday. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk reported the minutes of the regular meeting of January 5, 1988 had not been distributed and requested that they be held over one week. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 5, 1988 be held over one week. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters presented a Key to the City to Eagle Scout Patrick DeGuire, for services to the Com munity and outstanding leadership in the Boy Scouts of America. Mayor Waters acknowledged Patrick's mother, Mrs. Jacqueline DeGuire for having two sons who attained the rank of Eagle Scout and presented her with a Key to the City as Mother of the Year, 1987. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS SUBJECT: SANDAG's Regional Recycling Strategy Advisory Committee. RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Councilman VanDeventer be appointed to serve on the Regional Recycling Strategy Advisory Committee. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 20. SUBJECT: Request for extension of project CUP for the 54—unit hotel and restaurant, 1610-20 Plaza Blvd. (CUP 1986-08/PD-5-86, Planning Com mission Resolution No. 45-86, City Council Resolution No. 15,184, IS-86-22). RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends that Council approve the Planning Director's recommendation, if any. TESTIMONY: Gary Lee, 14736 Brookstone Dr., Poway was present and requested a four —month extension to allow staff time to check the plans. Building & Safety Director Reid said he has no objection to granting the extension; Planning Director Post said he has no real concerns with granting the extension; City Engineer Stafford said he would like to ask, as a condition of the extension, the opportunity to review the possibility of the applicant's participation in undergrounding the power poles along Plaza Blvd. Mr. Lee said he was not in a position to agree to this condition. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, we grant an extension of two months and if they are not ready to go by then, we consider a further extension. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, we grant the four —month extension, with the condition the applicant talks to the City Engineer about the feasibility of under grounding the utility poles. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 69/Page 70 1 /12/88 PUBLIC HEARINGS AREA DEVELOPMENT/LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on National City Local Coastal Program, Land Use Plan, Case File No. LCP-1-87. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing were on File. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended approval of the draft Land Use Plan with further changes; staff concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Com mission except for the replacem ent of the Industrial designation by Open Space Reserve in the area southwest of National City Blvd. and 35th St. Asst. Planner Ray was present, displayed a map and said the Local Coastal Plan is an update of the plan adopted by the City in 1981, and briefly outlined the program. TESTIM ONY: Mitchell Beauchamp, 1843 16th St., was present and spoke in favor of leaving the area southwest of National City Blvd. and 35th St. zoned for Light Manufacturing. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Public Hearing be closed, and move in favor of staff's recom mendation, leaving the ML zone on the area southwest of National City Blvd. and 35th St., and move forward with the rest of the Planning Com mission's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET VACATION 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on the proposed vacation of the easterly 117.5 feet of the alley which extends westerly from 'R' Ave., between 620 and 630 'R' Ave.; Applicant: Mario and Josefina Dazo; Case File No. SC-3-87. The City Clerk reported that the Certificate of Publication and the Affidavits of Mailing and Posting were on file. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed vacation; staff recommended that this portion of public right—of—way be vacated. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Hearing be closed and this portion of the alley be vacated. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET VACATION 3. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of Paradise Drive between 12th St. and 1-805 northbound on —ramp; City initiated; Case File No. SC-3-79. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavits of Mailing and Posting were on file. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed vacation; staff recommended that this portion of Paradise Dr. be vacated and disposition of property be pursued in accordance with adopted City Policy. TESTIM ONY: Corky ? was present and said the property is of no value to him and he does not want to be responsible for paying taxes on it. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Public Hearing be continued for 30 days, have staff come back with the tax information and information regarding what Mr. ? can do with the property if he accepts it, and notify Mr. ? as soon as the information is available. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SIGNALS/SIGNS Mr. Corky ? said he requested that a stop sign be installed at the bottom of his hill (12th St. & Paradise Dr., heading south); people have driven down the hill, driven over the sidewalk and knocked down a wall; he was referred to the Traffic Safety Committee. City Engineer Stafford said he is not sure why the Stop Sign was not put in; the Traffic Safety Committee probably voted against it because they felt it was unwarranted. Mayor Waters asked the City Manager to look into this. STREET VACATION 4. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on application for vacation of unimproved portions of 15th St. and Palmer Way, located approximately 200 ft. easterly of the intersection of 14th & 15th Streets, and 300 feet south of Palmer St.; City initiated; Case File No. SC-1-87. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication and Affidavits of Mailing and Posting were on file. Book 69/Page 71 1/12/88 RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended vacation of said portions of 15th St. and Palmer Way; staff concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the street vacation subject to the reservation of a drainage easement. TESTIM ONY: Bill Dunlap, 1432 Earle Dr., was present and inquired about access to the rear of his property off of Palmer Way. Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th St., was present and said he uses that area for his compost pile, and he would like to maintain an access through there so he can go through the school property; he accesses the rear of his property through Palmer Way and 15th St. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Public Hearing be closed, and we vacate 15th St., but we do not close Palmer Way. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters recognized a group of Girl Scouts in the audience, noting they had probably planned to speak under Public Oral Com munications and asked them to come forward. Michelle Brown, 1260 4th St., spoke on behalf of the Girl Scouts and presented Council with five boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to kick—off their annual cookie sale. PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont'd.) VARIANCE 5. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing on reconsideration of Zone Variance Application (Z-4-87) to allow the conversion of a residential structure of historical character to non—residential use (offices) with four off—street parking spaces in lieu of the required seven spaces at 437 'G' Ave. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend approval subject to 18 conditions; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval. Planning Director Post said the applicant is no longer doing business at this address; his intention now is to lease the structure as office space or sell the property as an office building. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Public Hearing be closed, and staffs recommendation with all 18 conditions approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROPERTY ABATEMENT 6. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on appeal of the Planning Commission's finding of violations at 710 'K' Ave. and order for the abatement and removal of said violations (unauthorized construction of a second —story addition). RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission denied the appeal; staff recommends that Council deny the appeal. TESTIMONY: Fred Hlawatsch (attorney representing Ms. Burns), 905 E. 13th St. was present and requested a 4-5 week continuance. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, we continue the public hearing and grant a two —month extension. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters called a recess at 8:46 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,500 through 15,504) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, the Resolutions be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Cooper requested that No. 9 be considered separately. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions (except No. 9) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 232 7. Resolution No. 15,500, "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLAT SHOWING EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 232 (Alley No. 103, 22nd to 23rd Streets, 'K' to 'L' Avenues." Adopted. See above. Book 69/Page 72 1/12/88 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 232 8. Resolution No. 15,501, "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 232 (Alley No. 103, 22nd to 23rd Streets, 'K' to 'L' Avenues)." Adopted. See above. DEEDS 10. Resolution No. 15,503, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT DEED FOR REAL PROPERTY, FOR STREET PURPOSES FROM PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL." Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATION 11. Resolution No. 15,504, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES AND NAMING IT 7TH STREET AND ARCADIA AVENUE." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — TRANSPORTATION/NCT 9. Resolution No. 15,502, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO EXTEND NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT ROUTE 602 TO PARADISE HILLS." Bob Arthur, National City Transit, was present to answer Council's questions. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, Resolution No. 15,502 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Ordinance be presented by title only. Mayor Waters said he could not vote for this for introduction, because he feels it would set the City back. Carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer. Nays: Waters. City Attorney Eiser said the vote to read an Ordinance by title only must be unanimous, or the Ordinance must be read in full. Mayor Waters called for a re —vote. Motion to read the Ordinance by title carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Mayor Waters requested that the records show he is not in favor of this Ordinance. MUNI CODE 12. "An Ordinance of the City of National City amending Ordinance No. 1910 and Chapter 15.12 of the National City Municipal Code, and adding Section 11.40 to the National City Municipal Code. OLD BUSINESS BD COMM/TRAFFIC SAFETY COM MITTEE 13. SUBJECT: Report of the Traffic Safety Committee commending Mr. Roy Fierro, departing member of the Committee, for the years he had served on the Committee. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. Vice Mayor Dalla said he understood Mr. Fierro has indicated he would like to remain on the Traffic Safety Committee; we have another vacancy coming up, and he would like to have interviews scheduled for next week. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 14. SUB J E CT: Home Improvement Loan Policy, Developm ent Services Group (DSG)/Community Development Commission staff (CDC). RECOMMENDATION: Developm ent Services Group and Community Development Commission staff recommended approval as submitted. A CTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGIIIIT 15. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 27, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $79,740.46 (Warrants Nos. 99374 through 99442). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the bills be ratified. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: None. Book 69/Page 73 1/12/88 PERMITS AND LICENSES 16. SUB JE CT: Application for Type 41, Original on —sale beer and wine license, authorizing the sale of beer and wine for consumption on a bona fide public eating place type premises, plus the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold of Chong & Roxanne Mun and Jeannette & Randy Mun, 1141 Highland Ave., dba Hyundai Korean BBQ. RECOMMENDATION: Police and Building Departments state no grounds for objection; the Planning Dept. recommends that the City Council protest issuance of this license until such time as the applicants obtain a Conditional Use Permit. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, this be protested until a CUP application is received and approved. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY87-88 17. SUBJECT: Request from the National City American Little League for a ;250 donation for sponsorship of a major league team and help in buying equipment, uniforms, insurance, etc. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, we donate $250 for equipment etc., to be a contribution and not a sponsorship. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CITY —OWNED PROPERTY — LAS PALMAS PARK 18. SUBJECT: Status Report on Land Exchange with adjacent condominiums — Las Palmas Park. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. CABLE TELEVISION 19. SUBJECT: Annual Status Report on cable television system operations and franchise compliance submitted by Cox Cable San Diego. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. ACTION: Received and filed by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters thanked Cox Cable for carrying his State of the City Address nine times. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 20. SUBJECT: Request for extension of Project CUP for the 54—unit hotel and restaurant, 1610-20 Plaza Blvd. (CUP 1986-08/PD-5-86). See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 21. SUBJECT: A request from the Boys, and Girls, Club of National City for a Temporary Use Permit to conduct a carnival from January 25 through February 8, 1988, National City Blvd. to Roosevelt, between 7th & 8th Streets. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval subject to the following conditions: A separate permit shall be obtained from the National City Fire Dept.; carnival shall be inspected by the Fire Dept. prior to the event; applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Public Liability, naming the City and C DC as additional insureds; applicant shall provide a Hold Harmless Agreement; Insurance should be at least in the amount of $500,000 combined into single units, covering all bodily injury and property damage; NCPD Reserves to provide assistance (2 officers per evening); Christiansen Amusements to provide $2,500 bond. Greg Beatty, Executive Director, National City Boys, and Girls, Club, was present and requested and requested that 7th St. be closed between National City Blvd. and Roosevelt. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this request with a waiver of all fees and the street closing. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters asked the City Manager to make sure there would be no conflict with the groundbreaking for the new motel. CITY MANAGER — No report. I Book 69/Page 74 1 /1 2/88 CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR PA RKING/TRAFFIC 22. SUBJECT: "No Truck Parking" (On July 21, 1987, Council voted to install "No Truck Parking" on the east side of Roosevelt, from Main St. to 8th St.) RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recom mended that the "No Truck Parking" be removed on the east side of Roosevelt, between 4th and 2nd Streets. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of the Mayor's request. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla. POST OFFICE Mayor Waters reported that he and Mr. Cooper attended a post office meeting with Jim Bates; Mr. Bates has received a reply from Sue Reed and he will be meeting with her to discuss the matter further; after that, he will schedule another meeting with the Task Force members; Ms. Reed said the piece of property adjacent to the post office which they have been negotiating to buy is owned by three people; the current owners are not interested in leasing, but they are interested in selling. CITY COUNCIL TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 23. SUBJECT: Request of Councilman Pruitt for use of the Kimball Com munity Bldg. each year by Sweetwater High School for their Annual Awards Banquet. RECOM MENDATION: Councilman Pruitt recom mended that Council authorize a waiver of fees for use of the Community Bldg. in conjunction with the Sweetwater High School Awards Banquet held last Saturday and that Sweetwater High School have use of the Community Bldg. each January for their Awards Banquet with a waiver of all fees. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the fees for this year be waived. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CITY FACILITY/COMMUNITY BLDG. Terry Hanks, 150 Buena Vista, Spring Valley, was present and spoke re the costs for implementing an on —going boxing program, should the City decide not to implement it under the regular recreation program, saying the report is finished. Mr. Hanks was advised to submit the reports to staff. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., January 19, 1987. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:52 p.m. CITY CLERKV The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of January 19, 1988. Corrections No corrections CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE OR THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.