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Home My WebLink About1987 09-29 CC MINBook 69/Page 1 9/29/87 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL q CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 22, 1987 The adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent: Cooper. 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 the Rev. Margaret Stone, First Christian Spiritualist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 22, 1987 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Proclamations be read and approved by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper. The Proclamation declaring the month of October, 1987 to be "OCTOBER ESCROW MONTH." Mayor Waters read the Proclamation aloud in full, and gave it to the City Manager to mail. The Proclamation declaring the month of October, 1987 to be "HEAD START AWARENESS MONTH." Mayor Waters read the Proclamation aloud in full, and presented it to a representative of Head Start. The Proclamation declaring the week of October 1-8, 1987 to be "COLONIAL HERITAGE WEEK." Mayor Waters read the Proclamation aloud in full and gave it to the City Manager to mail. The Proclamation declaring the week of October 4-10, 1987 to be "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK." Mayor Waters read the Proclamation aloud in full and presented it to National City Fire Chief Kimble. The Proclamation declaring the days of October 2 and 3, 1987 to be "LION WHITE CANE DAYS." Mayor Waters read the Proclamation aloud in full and presented it to David Manriquez, National City Lions Club. Mayor Waters announced that today is City Attorney Eiser's Birthday, and wished him a Happy Birthday. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Certificate to Mr. Alex Torres. Mayor Waters announced that Mr. Torres was not present. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY PROMOTION — CENTENNIAL LUCY UNGAB, 3330 Lou St., was present and said the Philipino Organization is planning a picnic on Sunday, October 10, in Kimball Park for Navy Recruits, in conjunction with the Centennial and Salute to Navy Week, and they did not realize they needed to obtain a permit. Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, we make a finding that the need to take action on this matter arose after the agenda was posted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper. Moved by Van De venter, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this request. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper. Mayor Waters requested that Item 9 be considered at this tim e. Book 69/Page 2 9/29/87 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 9. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission action failing to approve Planned Development and Conditional Use Permit Applications for construction and operation of an automotive tune—up and oil change facility at the northeast corner of Euclid Ave. and Sweetwater Road; Applicant: David Malcolm; Case File Nos. PD-5-87/CUP-1987-5. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Com mission failed to take action to approve or deny the applications; staff recommends that Council file the Notice of Decision. Planning Director Post said to file this item would negate the proposal; this type of use is no longer allowed in the CG Zone; to approve this would require a Code Amendment. TESTIM ONY: David Malcolm, 625 Third Ave., Chula Vista, was present and outlined the background of this proposed project, and said he was not advised of the Code Amendment outlawing this use in a CG Zone; he would like the opportunity to be heard at a public hearing. There was discussion re Mr. Malcolm's previous plans for putting an office building on the property and the encouragement he received from the City. Councilman VanDeventer said he is not in favor of this project at that location, but is willing to set this for public hearing. Mr. Malcolm withdrew his request. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,431 through 15,432) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Consent Resolutions be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper. CONTRACT — FIRE PROTECTION 1. Resolution No. 15,431, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR FIRE DISPATCHING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 2. Resolution No. 15,432, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING REMOVAL OF THREE ANGLE PARKING STALLS ON THE WEST SIDE OF COOLIDGE AVENUE, FRONTING PROPOSED PLUMBING SHOP AT 1606 COOLIDGE AVENUE FROM END OF CURB RETURN OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 16TH STREET AND COOLIDGE AVENUE INTERSECTION TO 52.50 FEET SOUTHERLY." Adopted. See above. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGMT 3. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 12, dated September 22, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of $364,799.66 (Warrants Nos. 98173 through 98266), and CERTIFICATION of PAYROLL for the period ending September 7, 1987, in the amount of $342,311.31. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by VanDeventer, the bills be ratified. Carried, by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Dalla, Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Absent: Cooper. CLAIMS 4. SUBJECT: Claims for Damages of Hercules Gumabon and Erlinda C. Howard. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 5. SUBJECT: A letter from Fierro Construction Company requesting renewal of their lease on City property, located between Ace Metals and 1-5, between 23rd and 24th Streets. RECOM MENDATION: City Manager McCabe said he has referred this to the City Engineer, and it will be brought back to Council at a later date with recommendations. Book 69/Page 3 9/29/87 ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, we confirm the City Manager's recom mendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 6. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 31-87, approving applications for modification of a Planned Development Permit and a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of beer and wine as an incidental use to a convenience store at 2240 E. Plaza Blvd., Suite H; Applicant: Grove Plaza, Ltd.; Case File Nos. PD-7-87/CUP-1987-11. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve the applications; staff recommends that the matter be set for public hearing. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by VanDeventer, this be filed (amended motion). TESTIM ONY: Don McLean (representing Chuck Yablon, owner, Grove Plaza) was present and said when the new store opens, the old store closes, and the old liquor license is cancelled; a Notice of Hearing was sent out, using the mailing list provided by the City, and there has been no objection by the people in the area; there is no alcohol restriction on Phase I of Grove Plaza; the applicant has a signed 30-year lease from Circle K, conditioned upon issuance of the beer and wine license; this business will be located at the most remote area of the property, away from the residential area. ACTION: Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pruitt, VanDeventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla. Absent: Cooper. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 7. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Com mission Resolution No. 32-87, approving a Planned Development Permit Application for a 21-unit condominium project on the west side of 'V' Ave., between 5th and 7th Streets; Applicant: Priscilla R. Santos Pizarro and Florentino D. Pizarro; Case File No. PD-4-1987. The City Clerk reported she received a petition protesting this project. Planning Director Post said as part of the application and subsequent action, there is a proposal for a 1911 improvement Act which would bring full improvements to "V" Ave.; this should satisfy some of the concerns of the citizens. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve the application; staff concurs with the Planning Commission and recommends that this Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper. VARIANCE 8. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 33-87, approving a Zone Variance Application for five-foot high masonry/brick pilasters and five-foot high open wrought iron fencing within exterior side yard setback at 3551 and 3552 San Miguel Court and 3676 Valley Road; Applicant: Nowell -Thompson and Associates; Case File No. Z-6-87. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to approve the Zone Variance; staff concurs witht he Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Ordered filed by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 9. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission action failing to approve Planned Development and Conditional Use Permit Applications for construction and operation of an automotive tune-up and oil change facility at the northeast corner of Euclid Ave. and Sweetwater Rd.; Applicant: David Malcolm; Case File Nos. P D-5-87/C UP-1987-5. See above. BUDGET FY87-88 - CITY FACILITY/KIMBALL TOWERS/CASA DE SALUD 10. SUBJECT: The Park & Recreation Director's report on repair work and purchase of additional equipment for Kimball Towers and Casa de Salud. RECOM MENDATION: Staff recommeends the report be received and filed. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, this report be received and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper. Book 69/Page 4 9/29/87 CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY — No report. OTHER STAFF — No reports. MAYOR COMMUNITY PROMOTION — CENTENNIAL Mayor Waters spoke of the Centennial Parade, saying there has been some dispute over who won the first place trophy; the Kiwanis Club said they won first place, the newspaper said George's Bakery won first place and the Philipino Organization said they won first place; he has found out that all of the trophies were marked "First Place". CITY COUNCIL ZONE 11. SUBJECT: Petition from residents requesting Zone Change, 1400-1500 block of East 7th St. RECOMMENDATION: None. Councilman VanDeventer said Vice Mayor Cooper requested that this item be held over for two weeks. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by VanDeventer, this item be held over for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper. ADJOURNMENT Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., October 13, 1987. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Cooper. The meeting closed at 4:58 p.m. CITY CLt The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of October 13, 1987. Corrections No corrections MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA