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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 02-28 CC MINBook 71/Page 55 2/28/89 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 28, 1989 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: Della, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Administrative officials present Bolint, Eiser, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager Bolint, followed with the invocation by Councilman Della. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by lnzunza, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of February 21. 1989 and the regular meeting of February 21. 1989 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS/APPOINTMENTS BUILDING ADVISORY & APPEALS BOARD Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Pruitt. The following applicant appeared before the Council and was interviewed. Taylor Bundy 1031 "R" Avenue Advisory & Appeals Board Vice Mayor Pruitt then turned the meeting back over to the Mayor. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPEAL/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission denial of Conditional Use Permit Application for construction and operation of an intermediate health care facility at 618 East 8th Street (Applicant Bobby Knox) (Case File No. CUP-1988-1) ** Continued from Council Meeting of 11/22/88** RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the public hearing be continued to March 28, 1989. TESTIMONY: None ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of Staffs recommendation to continue the Public Hearing to March 28, 1989. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET VACATION 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Vacation of the southerly 3 feet of 7th Street right-of- way between Roosevelt Avenue and National City Boulevard. (Applicant Concrete Dynamics) (Case File No. SC-6-88) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation that the area be vacated based on the findings that 1) the vacation of subject portion of right-of-way is consistent with the City's General Plan; and 2) that this portion of right-of-way is not useful as a nonmotorized transportation facility. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer. seconded by Inzunza, to close the Public Hearing in favor of Staffs and the Planning Commissions recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 15,891 through 15,895). City Attorney Eiser noted that Items 5 & 6 were companion items (Resolution Nos. 15,893 and 15,894) which were inadvertently reversed on the Agenda. Item 6 should actually preceed Item 5 and the numbers of the Resolutions should indicate that the order has been changed (Resolution 15,893 should really be 15,894 and vice versa.) City Engineer, Burt Myers noted that Item 3, Resolution No. 15,891 had the wrong address and should read 2132 Euclid Avenue. The following reflects the amended orders and corrected address. Mayor Waters requested that Resolution Nos. 15,892 and 15,895 be pulled. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Consent Resolutions (except Resolution Nos. 15,892 and 15 895) be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING/TRAFFIC 3. Resolution No. 15,891, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF RED CURB AT 2123 EUCLID AVENUE AND THE INSTALLATION OF "NO PARKING" SIGNS ON THE EAST SIDE OF EUCLID AVENUE AT 22ND STREET." Adopted. See above. Book 71/Page 56 2/28/89 STREETS/NAMING & DEDICATING 6. Resolution No. 15,894, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND ON "V" AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES. (Iglesia Ni Cristo, Church of Christ)." Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 5. Resolution No. 15,893, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED OF A PARCEL OF LAND ON 'V" AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES. (Iglesia Ni Cristo, Church of Christ)." Adopted. See above BOARDS & COMMISSION/PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY 4. Resolution No. 15,892, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 9 OF RESOLUTION NO. 9030 RELATING TO THE MEETING PLACE OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD." Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, Resolution No. 15.892 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT 7. Resolution No. 15,895, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA WATER COMMISSION TO SUPPORT THE ALLOCATION OF $4.3 MILLION TO THE F.Y. 1990 BUDGET FOR THE SWEETWATER FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT." Motion by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 15.895 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Resolution be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. LAS PALMAS POOL/FEES 8. Resolution No. 15,896,"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SETTING POOL FEES FOR SWIM LESSONS AND RECREATION SWIMMING." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of Resolution No. 15,896. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinances be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ULTRONICS/CABLE FRANCHISE 9. "An Ordinance of the City of National City granting a non-exclusive franchise to Ultronics, Inc. to construct, maintain and operate a cable television system within said City.' MUNICIPAL CODE 1989/NOISE VIOLATIONS 10. "An Ordinance of the City of National City amending Ordinance No. 1697 and Section 12.18.020(E) of the National City Municipal Code regarding penalty for noise violations." NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 11. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 34. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $250,918.89 (Warrants Nos. 104518 through 104602 inclusive, excepting none and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $368,989.82. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman Van Deventer said he would be abstaining on Warrant No. 104549 as he owns the building. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Warrants be approved. Warrants (except No. 104549) ratified by the following vote, to - wit Ayes: Della, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 104549 ratified by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Della, Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. POLITICAL SUPPORT/SAN DIEGO BAYFRONT PARK Mayor Waters read into the record, a letter of appreciation received from the Harborview Community Council. Copy on file in the City Clerks Office. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE 12. SUBJECT: Type 21 - Person Transfer, (not a new license), 1035 Harbison Avenue. Type 21 Liquor License is an off -sale general license authorizing the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises where sold. Book 71/Page 57 2/28/89 RECOMMENDATION: Police, Planning and Building Departments originally stated no grounds for objection. "**Police Chief Knee, however, said after Councils request to look further into the permit, he felt at this time, it would be in the best interest to the City, if the Council would protest the issuance of the license and allow Staff to attach a Conditional Use Permit to the new licensee. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the transfer. "*THIS WAS PRIOR TO POLICE CHIEF KNEE'S COMMENTS. No vote taken. " "*AFTER POLICE CHIEF KNEES COMMENTS*" Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the Chiefs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT 13. SUBJECT: Letter from the New Voters Association requesting time to make a proposal conceming non -biodegradable plastics and the formation of a City Commission. TESTIMONY: Darryl Gorham, 1519 "D" Avenue, made a presentation to the Mayor and Council on non -biodegradable plastics and requested Council adopt an Ordinance as other cities had to outlaw the use of such items. He presented the Mayor with a support letter from Assemblyman Steve Peace and several articles pertaining to the subject matter. A copy of these items are on file in the City Clerks Office. ACTION: The Mayor directed the City Attomey to look into the matter and then they will report back to Gorham next week. Elias Rodriguez, 1440 "I" Avenue, requested the creation of an Environmental Commission for the City. Mayor Waters read into the record a listing of numerous actions by the City, although it is a County responsibility. Copy of the listing is on file in the City Clerks Office. ACTION: Van Deventer recommended a report be done as to what other cities are doing, what their role would be, needs, size of the Commission etc. Recommended by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the item be brought back in 30 days. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS PARKING/TRAFFIC 14. SUBJECT: Request to address parking concerns at Lamb's Players Theatre. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends 1) Retain the red curb on Plaza Boulevard, it is needed for school buses; 2) Add a sign plate to the bottom of the three existing poles reading 6:00 am. to 6:00 p.m.; 3) Do not reinstall the crosswalk due to safety reasons; 4) An additional street Tight is not warranter per City policies. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to amend Staffs recommendation on Item 1 to post it instead of red curbing it and Item 4, ad the tight on the north side. Amendment by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to leave the red curb. install signs to and make an exception to install a street Tight If Staff runs into complications and cannot do this, they will bring back a report to the Council as an Agenda item. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT 15. SUBJECT: Rejection of request for recurring use of Kimball Community Center. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended denial of the request. TESTIMONY: ? of the FiI-American Senior Citizens Association spoke in favor of their request for recurring use of Kimball Community Center. Jake Benjamin, President of Fil-American Senior Citizens Association also spoke in favor of their request. He said they would provide their own insurance policy. Also, they are willing to pay the time and a half for the custodian services. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the Fil- American Senior Citizens Association use on the first or third Sunday on the interim basis for one year. Amended motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the Fil-American Senior Citizens Association use on the first and third Sunday for a three month trial basis. Amendment carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 16. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Open Heart Ministries request a TUP for their "OPEN AIR CELEBRATIONS" on the 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 19th of April, 1989. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions of City Attorney, Fire, Police and Finance Departments. Book 71/Page 58 2/28/89 TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staffs recommendation subject to the conditions of City Attomey, Fire, Police and Finance Departments. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NATIONAL CITY The Mayor read a thank -you letter into the record that he had sent to Captain Berla bile and the United States Navy for their loan of 10 backpacks at $250. each for the Boys & Girls Club of National City so that the boys could attend a field trip to the Grand Canyon. Copy on file in the City Clerks Office. AREA AGENCY ON AGING Mayor Waters cited a letter received from the County of San Diego, Department of the Area Agency on Aging. The letter advised that the contract for delivery of nutrition and/or social services to the elderly will be renewed for one year. Copy on file in the City Clerks Office. TECATE/SISTER CITY/EASTER The Mayor said that on Saturday, March 25th an Easter Egg hunt will be put on for our Sister City in Tecate. He assigned Councilman Della the task of coordinating the event All Council members confirmed that they would all be present. CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Warren Nielsen, 631 Port Dunbar, Chula Vista spoke regarding the responses he has received to his ads placed on the San Diego Convention Center naming and Route 252. He also requested the City Council put the National City Civic Center on the ballot ADJOURNMENT Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular Council Meeting - March 7, 1989 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:55 p.m. O, 6,1) CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of March 7, 1989. t. AU %(a MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE OR THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.