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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 10-20 CC MINBook 69/Page 12 (r) 10/20/87 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 20, 1987 The regular 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: 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 Mc Cabe, followed with invocation by the Rev. Gary Craft, Lord's Harborlight Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by , seconded by , the minutes of the regular meeting of October 13, 1987 be held over for two weeks (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, the Proclamation be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The title was read. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Cooper, in favor of this Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation declaring the week of October 18-24m 1987 to be "NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK." Mayor Waters read the Proclamation aloud in full and gave it to the City Manager to mail. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION Mayor Waters presented a 30—year service pin to Civil Engineering Assoc. Robert Onley, saying Mr. Onley has done a good job and has served the City well. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor recommends that Gloria Bird be appointed to the Library Board of Trustees.ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of this appointment, effective January 2, 1988. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DOROTHY KANE, owner Happy Hollow Trailer Park, was present and said she received notice that she is in violation of the trash enclosure Ordinance; she would like Council to reconsider this violation. Planning Director Post said exemption is based on the volume of trash generated. Ms. Kane was advised to come in and discuss this matter with the Planning Director. POLICE PROTECTION E D W A R D C H U RCN, 1846 8th St., was present and said instead of building a new police facility, perhaps the City could contract with the Sheriff's Dept.; Mr. Church told of problems he has had with the police in the past. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 15,436 through 15,438) Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the Consent Resolutions be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. 1 1 1 Book 69/Page 13 (r) 10/20/87 CONTRACT — TRANSPORTATION/MTDB 1. Resolution No. 15,436, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROPOSED AGREEMENT COVERING ALLOCATION AND DISBURSEMENT OF REGIONAL READY PASS SALES REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988." (NCT, MTDB and Sandag) Adopted. See above. CONTRACT — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2. Resolution No. 15,437, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BOULEVARD INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS OF CITY'S PARCEL NO. 1987-6—NC (DUCK POND, SOUTH EAST CORNER OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND 3OTH STREET) AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Adopted. See above. EASEMENT — FLOOD CONTROL — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3. Resolution No. 15,438, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT FROM BOULEVARD INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS OF CITY'S PARCEL MAP NO. 1987- 6—NC (DUCK POND)." Adopted. See above. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE MGMT — CONFLICT OF INTEREST 4. SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER NO. 15, dated October 13, 1987, Ratification of Demands in the amount of ;184,386.23 (Warrants Nos. 98422 through 98529). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Pruitt, the bills be ratified. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman VanDeventer said he would abstain on Warrant No. 98480 because he owns the building. ACTION: Warrants (except No. 98480) ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 98480 ratified by the following vote, to —wit: Ayes: Cooper, Dalla, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: VanDeventer. CLAIMS 5. SUBJECT: The Claim for Damages of Mitchell Glass & Paint and 6. The Claim for Contribution or Indemnity of Taco Bell Corporation. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, these claims be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 7. SUBJECT: A letter from Jim Ladd requesting a one—year extension on his Conditional Use Permit (Planning Commission Resolution No. 48-86 allowing his Dickinson/Boal Mansion to operate as a Bed and Breakfast Inn) to enable him to find additional funding to complete his project. RECOMMENDATION: None. A CTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, we grant a twelve—month extension. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY FACILITY/GYMNASIUM 8. SUBJECT: A letter from Terry Hanks, California Border Association/Junior Olympic Boxing regarding City Sponsorship of boxing events in the gymnasium. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIM ONY: Terry Hanks, 1050 Buena Vista, Spring Valley, was present and requested the use of the gymnasium one day each month for youths of National City to hold their boxing matches. Robert Coons, 5526 Encino Dr., San Diego, was present and spoke in favor of the request. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, we refer this to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board and staff to review and come back with a recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 69/Page 14 (r) 10/20/87 OTHER BUSINESS PERMITS AND LICENSES 9. SUBJECT: The Planning Department's report on mural signs at 1705 National City Blvd. (Certificate of Occupancy for Auto Locators is being withheld until a mural sign is removed and permits obtained for other signs; Steve McPherson expressed his desire to retain the mural sign at the October 13 City Council meeting.) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council not initiate a Code Amendment to permit mural signs. TESTIMONY: Speaking in favor of a code amendment and retention of the murals: Patty Hurley, 3869 Grand View PI., Bonita Steve McPherson. Planning Director Post said Mr. McPherson presently has two murals in violation of the Code; if Council desires, they can direct staff to initiate a Code Amendment allowing mural —type signs ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Waters, this be continued until the applicant has had an opportunity to talk with staff to see if it is possible for him to come within compliance, and staff advise Council of the portion that cannot. Motion and second withdrawn. There was consensus that Mr. Mc Pherson meet with staff, staff make a determination and bring it back to Council for a final decision. VARIANCE — PERMITS AND LICENSES 10. SUB JE CT: The Associate Planner's report on demolition report for carriage house at 437 "G" Ave. (American Communities, Inc., owner of this historic property, has applied for a demolition permit to remove the carriage house in order to provide the three additional parking spaces required to convert this house to commercial office use.) RECOMMENDATION: The National City Historical Society recommends that the demolition permit be denied or delayed so that alternatives can be found to preserve the Carriage House; staff recommends that the demolition permit be denied and one of the following alternative actions be pursued: 1. Reconsider the Zone Variance to reduce the required number of parking spaces; 2. a modified variance regarding the number of parking spaces, their location and their size (the Historical Society suggests one additional space on one side of the Carriage House by providing compact size spaces; an additional space could be provided by parking in the 5—foot setback adjacent to 5th St.; 3. re —locate the Carriage House; 4. reduce the floor area used; 5. rezone for residential use. Discussion re moving the Carriage House or eliminating the second floor for commercial use. TESTIM ONY: Greg Mc Partland, American Communities, Inc., was present and spoke on behalf of the property owners. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Dalla, we deny the demolition permit, set this for public hearing and reconsider the zone variance to reduce the required number of parking spaces and let this gentleman get on with his business. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 228 11. SUBJECT: The Engineer's report on bids for Alley 35, District No. 228 (The following bids were received: T. B. Penick & Sons — $23,903.52; Sapper Construction Co. — $24,396.50; Alex McLintock — $24,896.95). Book 69/Page 15 10/20/87 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council reject all bids, return the bid security and readvertise for bids. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of staff's recom mendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL POLICY 12. SUBJECT: The Administrative Assistant's report on Council Policy updates (Stop Signs and Crosswalks, adopted by Council on September 15, 1987 and sale of surplus property, adopted by Council on July 14, 1987). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council adopt the policies for inclusion in the Policy Manual. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Waters, Policy No. 701 (Yield & Stop Signs installation policy) be amended to include a paragraph saying that if a decision by staff is not adequate and a number of concerned citizens come forward on a traffic issue, Council can make a decision at that tim e (amended motion). Carried by unanimous vote. Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, Policy No. 901 (Sale of Surplus Real Property) be amended to include the following: in the third paragraph "The City Council Real Estate Committee..., add "chaired by the Vice Mayor"; add, "City Council shall review the bids and may allow open bidding between those who have submitted written bids and met all other established criteria"; "...the highest bidder is then selected and given one year to build upon the land purchased and to perform as promised" amended to include that in the event they do not perform, the land would revert back to the City, and adopt the rest of the Policy in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 13. SUB JE CT: The request of the Chula Vista Boys' and Girls' Club for a Temporary Use Permit for use of the Plaza Bonita parking lot for their Haunted House on October 22—November 1, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval subject to the following conditions: Applicant shall provide a Hold Harmless Agreement and name the City as additional insured, $500,000 CSL. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by VanDeventer, this be approved subect to all conditions of staff. Carried by unanimous vote. TRANSPORTATION/NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT 14. SUB JE CT: National City Transit's conceptual design report for maintenance and operations facility (It has been determined that the proposed site [approximately one acre located across Paradise Creek from the City's Public Works yard] is unsuitable.) R E C O M M E N D A TI O N: Staff recommends the following: We continue saving TDA funds for a permanent facility; pursue site selection and acquisition with TDA funds on hand; replace current office trailer and work with the Public Works Director to find more suitable office location in the Public Works yard. TESTIM ONY: Bob Arthur, National City Transit was present and answered Council's questions. A CTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by VanDeventer, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER — No report. CITY ATTORNEY— No report. OTHER STAFF ELECTION/NOVEMBER3, 1987 The City Clerk reported that the South Bay Court would be used as Election Central on November 3; she and the Chula Vista City Clerk will be overseeing the counting of ballots; if there is anything Council particularly wants done that night, they should let her know as quickly as possible. MAYOR BUDGET FY87-88 15. SUBJECT: The request of the Sweetwater High School Red & Gray Yearbook Staff for a donation to purchase a color ad. i i Book 69/Page 16 10/20/87 RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, we donate $250 from the advertising budget or the Centennial budget, with Council to have final approval on the picture used. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUINITY PROMOTION — CENTENNIAL Mayor Waters inquired when the Centennial Banner should be removed; the Knights of Pythias have requested the use of the banner for their Centennial which starts in 1988. ACTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Van Deventer, this be put on the agenda in two weeks. Note: This motion was not voted on. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Mayor Waters said it appears that some Council members will be on vacation next week, and suggested that we have our next regular meeting on November 10, at 7:00 p.m., with no meeting on October 27. ACTION: Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY COUNCIL PARKING/TRAFFIC Councilman Pruitt said there seem to be a lot of accidents on 8th St., between Euclid and Palm; he would like this referred to the Traffic Safety Committee and hopefully, they can come up with something to slow the traffic down. PARKING/TRAFFIC Vice Mayor Cooper requested that the Police Dept. or the City Manager check the traffic on Division St. again; it's like a racetrack; we sent the Police Dept. over there some time ago, and within eight hours, they cited 40 people for speeding; he would like the City Manager to notify the Police Dept. and the Engineering Dept. and have them take a look at this problem. Councilman Dalla said we are in the process of doing the speed survey, and that is limiting what we can enforce relative to speed; if people are going a certain speed, that becomes the percentile, and that's what we have to peg our speed limit on; we should communicate some of these problems to (the City of) San Diego, and let them know how many accidents occur on our substitute 252. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Community Development Director Peterson inquired if Council would be meeting on November 3. Mr. Peterson was advised that November 3 was Election Day and there would be no meeting. ADJOURNMENT Moved by VanDeventer, seconded by Cooper, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m., November 10, 1987. (In accordance with Section 2.04.020 of the Municipal Code, there will be no meeting on November 3, 1987.) Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:52 p.m. / The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of November 10, 1987. Corrections CITY CL RK No corrections i---zi--(1) M ALR .l lzr CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA