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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 02-24 CC MINBook 68/Page R53 2/24/87 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 24, 1987 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, Mc Cabe, Post, Stafford. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe, followed with invocation by City Manager McCabe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by VanDeventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 13, 1987. the special meeting of January 15, 1987, the regular meetings of January 20, January 27, and February 3, 1987, the adjourned meeting of February 3, 1987 held on February 9, 1987, and the regular meetings of February 10 and February 17, 1987 be held over. Mayor Waters said if there was no objection the minutes would be held over one more week. There was no objection. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Proclamations be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The titles of the proclamations declaring the week of February 22-28, 1987 as "NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WEEK" and March 108, 1987 as "SAVE YOUR VISION WEEK" were read. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of these Proclamations. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation declaring the week of February 22-28, 1987 as "NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. Mayor Waters presented the Proclamtion to Dan Chantz and Jim Hudson, National School District. The Proclamation declaring the week of March 1-8, 1987 as "SAVE YOUR VISION WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. Mayor Waters presented the Proclamation to Don Freeman. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters presented a Congratulatory Certificate to Jonathan O. Tambio, Eagle Scout, Troop 114, citing the many awards he has won and his outstanding achievements. APPOINTMENTS BD COM M The City Clerk's report on Status of Appointm ents to Boards, Com missions, Committees was attached to the Agenda. The City Clerk said applications for persons interested in serving on committees were also attached and the applicants had been advised they would be interviewed at this time. Vice Mayor Cooper presided over the interviews, inviting applicants to come forward and state why they would like to serve. The following applicants spoke: LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gloria Bird Thomas Carnes Aida Rodriguez Erlinda Villarta (Jacqueline Bouley & Pete Sanvictores were not present.) TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Paul Rinks MISCELLANEOUS (Patricia Gray was not present.) Book 68/Page R54 2/24/87 Mayor Waters said there are two vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees, one vacancy on the Traffic Safety Committee, and one vacancy for a citizen member of the Building Advisory and Appeals Board. Vice Mayor Cooper announced that appointments would be made in two weeks. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY PERMIT RICHARD PLUMLEIGH, 1213 Skylark, La Jolla (representing Park Bonita Condominium Project, Valley Rd. & South Bay Fwy.), was present and requested a Temporary Occupancy Permit after their parking is completed and paved, for nine of their structures; he was advised by the Bldg. & Safety Dept. that he could not get this permit until the carports had been completed; because of the weather conditions, the carports have not been built; they are not ignoring them, but need to get the paving in first; weather permitting, they plan to do the paving on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week; he will submit a letter guaranteeing adequate parking, so the tenants will not be involved around the construction of the carports; the sidewalks are in, 80% of the landscaping has been put in, and they are not requesting the Occupancy Permit until the buildings have been inspected. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, this be put on next week's agenda (and in the meantime Mr. Plumleigh can get together with Mr. Reid and set up an appeal before the Advisory and Appeals Board) Motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT — GRAFFITI PAT BARAJAS, 375 "J" St., Chula Vista, was present and praised Council for their enforcement efforts on trash enclosures; he would like to see Council clear up the graffiti problem along 1-5, where it is all over the new buildings. Councilman VanDeventer outlined the City's graffiti removal program and advised Mr. Barajas that Council is on top of the problem. PARKING/TRAFFIC — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT M. A. CLOUGH, JR., 1431 Grove St., was present and spoke of the 4 1/2' hedges on the southeast corner of 16th & Palm, saying he travels east on 16th St. every morning and there are numerous accidents at that location; when you stop at the limit line for the red light, you cannot see the oncoming traffic from the left; the hedges should be trimmed back. Mayor Waters said the City Manager would check into this. Mr. Clough spoke of the City—wide clean—up days, saying they are usually on a Saturday, and a lot of people work on Saturdays; he would like to see this done four times each year, and perhaps the days can be alternated between Saturdays and Sundays. Mayor Waters asked the City Manager to pass this suggestion along to Edco Disposal and the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Clough was advised that this program is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, and perhaps he should contact Mr. Webster. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing on Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit and Planned Development Permit applications for construction of a 52—unit motel at the northeast corner of 7th St. & Roosevelt Ave. (Applicant: Chivay Hsu Architects; Case File Nos. CUP-1986-14/PD-08-06) and ZONE VARIANCE — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 2. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing on application for a zone variance to permit a minimum front yard setback of five feet in conjunction with the proposed development of a 52—unit motel at the northeast corner of 7th St. & Roosevelt Ave. (Applicant: Chivay Hsu Architects) were held at this time. Mayor Waters said a request for a 60—day continuance has been received from the applicant's attorney. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Waters, these hearings be continued for 60 days. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Vice Mayor Cooper said he would abstain because he owns property at 126 E. 9th St. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, the motion be amended to continue these hearings for 30 days. Motion died for lack of second. Motion carried by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Dalia. Abstaining: Cooper. MUNI CODE 3. SUBJECT: Public Hearing on amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code to consider changes to Section 18.62.070(G) and 18.62.190(C) concerning Book 68/Page R55 2/24/87 the display of political signs (To reduce the duration of time political signs can be displayed from 60 to 30 days) was held at this tim e. The City Clerk reported the Certificate of Publication was on file. RECOM MENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended that the proposed amendment be adopted; staff concurs with the Planning Commission's recom m endation. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the public hearing be closed, and the amendment be adopted with the following changes: maximum limit of signs shall be 4' x 8'; candidates be notified of any illegal signs and if they are not removed, they shall be removed by Public Works and the candidate billed a flat fee; the maximum time a sign can remain up shall be 30 days. Motion and second were withdrawn. Moved by Cooper, we change the maximum size to 4' x 8', candidates must remove any illegal signs or the City will remove them and bill the candidate ;10 per sign, and reduce the time from 60 to 30 days. Vice Mayor Cooper withdrew the motion. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, the maximum size be set at 32 sq. ft. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, we leave the fine in there as the Public Works Director recom mended (candidates shall be notified to remove any illegal signs, and if they are not removed in a reasonable tim e [48 hours), they shall be removed by Public Works and the candidate billed $10 per sign). Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the public hearing be closed, the above recommendations be included, and the maximum time limit for display of signs be changed from 60 to 30 days. Carried, by the following vote, to — wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer. Nays: Waters. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,217 through 15,223) Vice Mayor Cooper requested No. 6 be considered separately. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions with the exception of No. 6 (Resolution No. 15,219) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC 4. Resolution No. 15,217, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ABOLISHING ONE ON —STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 1328 ROOSEVELT AVENUE (MRS. ROSEMARIE HERNANDEZ)." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 5. Resolution No. 15,218, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ABOLISHING ONE ON —STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 1408 HARDING AVENUE AND ESTABLISHING A WHITE ZONE FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING OF BUS PASSENGERS AT 1408 HARDING AVENUE." Adopted. See above. DEED — STREET DEDICATION/PALM AVE 7. Resolution No. 15,220, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES AND NAMING AND DEDICATING PALM AVENUE (Younan)." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 8. Resolution No. 15,221, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF 'ONE—WAY ARROW' SIGN (R10) AND 'DO NOT ENTER' SIGN (R11) ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE WEST LEG (NORTH TO SOUTH) OF PARADISE DRIVE AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 10TH STREET (TSC 87-1)." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 9. Resolution No. 15,222, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF ANGLE AND PERMIT PARKING IN THE 3000 BLOCK OF EAST 9TH STREET." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 10. Resolution No. 15,223, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO (Route 252)." Adopted. See above. Book 68/Page R56 2/24/87 PARKING/TRAFFIC 6. Resolution No. 15,219, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF TWO 'PEDESTRIAN CROSSING' SIGNS (W54) ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHLAND AVENUE AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 13TH STREET (TSC 87-5)." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 15,219 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Not part of the Consent Resolutions) BUDGET FY86-87 11. Resolution No. 15,224, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ($10,000 from Engr. Salaries to Expert and Consultant Services)." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Resolution No. 15,224 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 12. Resolution No. 15,225, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND LWFW GROUP REGARDING OFFICE AUTOMATION SERVICES —PHASE 1 — FOR THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT." Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, Resolution No. 15,225 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC 13. Ordinance No. 1902, "AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 11.32.400 TO TITLE 12 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING PARKING VIOLATION PENALTIES AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR APPEARANCE TO ANSWER THE NOTICE OF PARKING VIOLATION." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Ordinance No. 1902 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNI CODE — PURCHASING 14. Ordinance No. 1903, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1480 AND SECTIONS 2.60.110, 2.60.210 AND 2.60.230 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (Purchasing)." Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, Ordinance No. 1903 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS 15. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 33, dated February 17, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $83,040.05 (Warrants Nos. 95502 through 95592). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends 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. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS MUNI CODE — BUDGET FY86-87 16. SUBJECT: Letter from Ms. Shirley Ferrill requesting that National City pass an Ordinance which would require posting of signs warning pregnant and nursing women of the dangers of drinking alcohol to fetuses and babies. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Moved by Da11a, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISION 16a. SUBJECT: Letter from Roland Bowman and Bob Henson regarding a property split at 4th St. & "T" Ave. (R. Bowman applied for lot split for said property in Nov. 1985; B. Henson wishes to develop and has submitted 12 different sets of maps; he filed for bldg. permit last summer; he cannot obtain financing until plans are approved; the plans cannot be approved until the lot split is approved; City is asking for soils test for the grading plan prior to approving lot split.) RECOMMENDATION: None. Book 68/Page R57 2/24/87 Planning Director Post said the Planning Commission approved the map with conditions; thus far, the applicant has not satisfied ten conditions of the Engineering Dept. and four conditions of the Planning Dept. TESTIM ONY: Roland Bowman, 845 E. 8th St., related the history of his attempt to obtain a lot split. Bob Henson, 2432 E. 18th St., told of his trying to obtain building permit. City Engineer Stafford said the soils report is required for approval of the improvement in the grading plans; the Planning Commission requires that the building and site development plans be approved, and that, by implication requires a soils report; this project falls under the State Subdivision Law which requires a grading plan. Planning Director Post said the Planning Co m mission was concerned whether or not it was possible to construct more units on the property which slopes; they wanted to see the final building plans before the map could be approved, and this was built into the conditions of approval; he has taken a close look at all the docum entation and everything is in order. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, this item be filed. Motion died for lack of second. Moved by Waters, seconded by Cooper, this be referred back to staff to bring back a report next week. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters called a recess at 9:12 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:22 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. OTHER BUSINESS ZONE - CONFLICT OF INTEREST 17. SUB J E CT: Request for Council approval of final building plans and building elevations for five detached, single-family dwellings to be located on the west side of Grove St., between 14th & 16th Streets (Proponent: John Q. Wirtz). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. TESTIM ONY: Gary Faris, 1417 Grove St., asked questions about the final building plans. M. A. Clough, Jr., 1431 Grove St., spoke of the elevation, and placement of the garages. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, this be approved. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman Van Deventer said he has a financial interest and a business arrangement with Mr. Wirtz, so he will abstain. ACTION: Motion carried, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. TRANSPORTATION/NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT 18. SUBJECT: The Finance Director's report of examination of the National City Transit Fund and the Red Cross Wheels Fund, indicating that no exception was noted in the course of the examination. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the reports be accepted and filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC 19. SUB J E CT: The City Engineer's report of the Traffic Safety Committee meetings of January 14 and 21, 1987. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the report be received and filed. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, the report be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC 20. SUBJECT: Request for white property line on pavement on south side of 24th St. west of Newell St. (to discourage cars from parking on private property at 1925 E. 24th St.). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City accept offer of dedication for the 15' strip in return for curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements; the resident at 1925 E. 24th St. has indicated an interest in this option, provided that a permit parking arrangement could be processed for the properties on her side of the street. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of staff's recom mendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 68/Page R58 2/24/87 SURPLUS PROPERTY 21. SUBJECT: The City Engineer's request for a meeting of the Real Estate Committee regarding Sheryl Lane surplus property. R EC OM MENDATION: Staff recommends a Real Estate Committee meeting be held, and staff be directed to advertise the parcels. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this request. Vice Mayor Cooper withdrew his motion. Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, we refer this to the Planning Commission, ask them to review the zoning, look at it from the north end, as well as the south end and come back with a recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 22. SUBJECT: The Public Works Director's report on littering signs (There are nine locations in the City where we have recurring litter problems.). RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends that Council determine number, location and exact verbiage of littering signs; staff would formalize appropriation for subsequent agenda. Public Works Director Williams said he would recom mend we go with the nine locations ("N" Ave. at 26th St.; 20th St. at Harding; 21st St. at Harding; 2800 block of 17th St.; well south of Division St. between El Toyon School and the freeway; 3300 block of "F" Ave.; 3300 block of "D" Ave.; Roosevelt, 7th to Division; Tidelands, 24th to 19th Streets); total cost would be approximately $3,700. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of staff's recommendation. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, the Public Works Director do a little more investigating, check pricing on ornamental trash can covers, and look into some "positive" signs (i.e. "Keep your City clean"), and bring back a report with costs in two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. It was requested that the City Manager write a letter to Dr. Smith, National School District, suggesting an anti —litter program in the schools. STREET LIGHTS 23. SUBJECT: The Deputy Public Works Director's report on Street Light Policy. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council provide staff direction regarding the alternative courses of action provided in the Street Light Report and the Street Light Policy. TESTIM ONY: Bill Daiber, San Diego Gas & Electric Co. was present to answer Council's questions. Elias Rodriguez (representing CAL), 1440 "1" Ave., spoke in favor of purchasing the street lights and changing to low pressure sodium lights. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, we maintain the present system and add additional lights as requested. Moved by Dalla, we add 120 lights, and keep the present system, and direct SDG&E to take the necessary steps to put in the additional lights right now. This motion was not seconded. Original motion carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, we add 120 lights, 400' apart and notify SDG&E tomorrow. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Cooper. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the matter of purchasing the lights be brought back at budget time, and the $300,000 budgeted be maintained. Carried by unanimous vote. 24. SUBJECT: Centennial Mural of Mrs. Judy Boss. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests Council policy direction since no plans have been received. TESTIM ON Y: J udy Sirois Boss, 1311 "0" Ave. (She is open to any suggestions from Council or citizens.) Some sug gestions made by Council for the mural were the Centennial Banner, an historical home, the old depot or the Kimball House. Th ere was consensus that the train, the trolley and "100 years of progress" can remain; the rest should be redone, and Mrs. Boss should submit drawings to Council before the work is done. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. Book 68/Page R59 2/24/87 OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR CITY FACILITY/KIMBALL TOWERS — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mayor Waters reported that he gave Roel Construction Co. the final payment for Kimball Towers, along with a letter commending them on the job they did. ANIMAL CONTROL Mayor Waters spoke of the City's dog licenses, saying veterinarians are now giving three—year shots, but we only have a two—year license; he would like to see staff look into this and perhaps Council could consider changing the policy to adopt a three—year license. PERSONNEL Mayor Waters recognized the City Manager and spoke of the good job he is doing for the City. CITY COUNCIL Councilman VanDeventer said he would like the comments of the Police Chief and the City Manager relating to everybody received this Western State Penal System letter; it was received; it needs to be put on the agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION — CLAIMS/LITIGATION — PERSONNEL City Attorney Eiser announced there is a closed session listed on the agenda to discuss pending litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to discuss Austin vs City of National City, the claim of Enrique Robledo and the People of the State of California and the City of National City vs Steven D. Wiener; there is also a closed session listed to discuss personnel matters. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Executive Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Council went into Executive Session at 11:14 p.m. Council reconvened at 11:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Cooper, Dal la, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 p.m., March 3, 1987. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 11:46 p.m. CITY C LEA K The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of Corrections ✓ No corrections 2-(, 1987. or MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA