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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 06-27 CC MINBook 71/Page 129 6/27/89 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 27, 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: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent: Pruitt. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe, followed by the invocation by Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza , the minutes of the regular meeting of June 20. 1989 be approved Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. Absent: Pruitt. Mayor Waters requested the Closed Sessions be heard at this time. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) (ALEX MCLINTOCK V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY). CLOSED SESSION WITH CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pruitt. Council left the Council Chambers and went into closed session at 7:03 p.m. Council returned to the Council Chambers at 7:50 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent: Pruitt. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS LIBRARY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Deborah Canedo be re- appointed to the Library Board of Trustees. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza Deborah Canedo be re -appointed to the Library Board of Trustees. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pruitt. PUBLIC HEARINGS TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission denial of a tentative parcel map to divide one parcel into two parcels at 1215 Palmer Way. The City Clerk reported that the Affidavit of Mailing and Proof of Publication was on file in the Office of the City Clerk. (Applicant: Jesus Salazar) (Case File No. LS-4-88). RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission voted to deny the application. The Staff recommends that the project be approved. TESTIMONY: Martha Kojima, 1230 Palmer Way, spoke in opposition. Eugene Griswold, 1212 Palmer Way, spoke in opposition. Bill Dickson, 440 N. Emerald Dr, Cedar Glen, CA, who is a legal conservator for his mother who owns 1220 Palmer Way, spoke in opposition. Mary Esther Salazar, 1215 Palmer Way, (applicant) spoke in favor. Victor Rodriguez, Civil Engineer for the project, 30 E. Palmer St., Chula Vista, spoke in favor. ACTION: The Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Moved by Van Deventer for approval of project motion died for lack of second. Moved by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, to continue the Public Hearing until July 11. 1989 at 7:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pruitt. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions 16,006 through 16,010). Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla the Consent Resolutions be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pruitt. Book 71/Page 130 6/27/89 PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNS 2. Resolution No. 16,006, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF YIELD SIGNS ON "G" AVENUE AT 5TH STREET." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC SIGNS 3. Resolution No. 16,007, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF YIELD SIGNS ON "A" AVENUE AT 7TH STREET." Adopted. See above. PARKING/TRAFFIC 4. Resolution No. 16,008, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB ON 22ND STREET WEST OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD." Adopted. See above. BUDGET TRANSFER 89 5. Resolution No. 16,009, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF RESERVE FUNDS." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT/POLICE COMMUNICATIONS 6. Resolution No. 16,010, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE RICHTER GROUP TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT." Adopted. See above. NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer , seconded by Inzunza, the Resolution be accented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pruitt. CONTRACT/EXECUTIVE/MID-MANAGMENT PERSONNEL 7. Resolution No. 16,011, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE AND MID -MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL." Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution 16.011. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pruitt. NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 51. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $257,245.94. (Warrant Nos. 106045 through 106149 inclusive, excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the demands be ratified. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Pruitt. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SISTER CITY/TECATE 9. Letter from the Tourism and Conventions Bureau of Tecate, Baja California, Mexico inviting their Sister Cities to their traditional festival, "Tecate on the Move" on July 13- 30, 1989. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer to be filed. No objection as filed. Absent: Pruitt. OTHER BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 10. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 19-89 approving a Conditional Use Permit application to allow an amusement arcade and the sale of beer and wine within a pizza parlor at 3007 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Chad K. Rogers, Pistol Pete's Pizza) (Case File No. CUP-1989-5). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla that this item be filed. No objection as filed. Absent: Pruitt. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 11. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-89 approving a Conditional Use Permit application to allow relocation of a lawful nonconforming printshop/residence from 715 Highland to 1604 "D" Avenue. (Applicant: Elizabeth J. Hall) (Case File No. CUP-1986-6). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. Book 71/Page 131 6/27/89 ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza that this item be filed. No objection as filed. Absent Pruitt. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/CONFLICT OF INTEREST 12. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 21-89 approving a Planned Development Permit application for construction of a 3,100 sq. ft. addition and operation of a preschool at 1540 Harbison Avenue. (Applicant: Marilyn Ponseggi) (Case File No. PD-5-89). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councilman Van Deventer said he would abstain on this item as he owns the property. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza that this item be filed. No Objection as filed. Abstaining: Van Deventer. Absent: Pruitt. TESTIMONY: Allen Olson, 970 E J Street, Chula Vista, spoke in opposition to Councilman Van Deventers' property ownership in the City, which he feels is a conflict of interest. ZONE VARIANCE 13. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 22-89 approving a Zone Variance application to allow reduction in the rear yard setback to 6 ft. in lieu of the 10 ft. required and to allow no on -site parking spaces in lieu of the three required at property located at the northeast corner of 22nd St. and "K" Avenue. (Applicant: Ed Sprague, Jr.) (Case File No. Z-5-89). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza that this item be filed. No objection as filed. Absent: Pruitt. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 14. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 18-89 denying a Conditional Use Permit application to allow the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits and to provide facilities for dancing and entertainment within a proposed restaurant, and Zone Variance regarding parking requirements for the proposed use on the east side of National City Blvd. between 7th and 8th Streets. (Applicant: Serj Corporation) (Case File Nos: CUP-1989-3/Z-4-89). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. The Planning Commission denied the application. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza that this item be filed. No objection as filed. Absent: Pruitt. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 15. SUBJECT: Finance Director's Cash and Investment Reports as of May 31, 1989. RECOMMENDATION:Staff recommends that these reports be accepted and filed. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, that this item be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. Absent: Pruitt. REPORT/ULTRONICS 16. SUBJECT: Semi-annual status report on cable television system operations and franchise compliance submitted by Ultronics, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the report by received and filed. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, that this item be accented and filed. No objection as filed. Absent: Pruitt. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT/FIREWORKS/JULY 4TH 17. SUBJECT: Request for Public Fireworks Display Permit by National City Lions Club - 4th of July. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of fireworks display permit. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza in favor . Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pruitt. COUNCILMAN/ABSENCE/PRUITT 18. SUBJECT: Excused Absence for Vice Mayor Pruitt. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting approved absence. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalia in favor to grant an extension. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pruitt. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. Book 71/Page 132 6/27/89 MAYOR The Mayor read into record, a letter from Mr. Barkett regarding his intention to develop the Marina/Seaport Village. HIGHLAND AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH The Mayor read into record, a letter from the Baptist Church, 2605 Highland Avenue, requesting a red curb because of a hazardous condition caused by parked vehicles which block the view of drivers leaving the parking lot. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla to refer this to the Traffic and Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pruitt. NATIONAL CITY ELEMENTARY COUNCIL The Mayor read into record, a letter from Sally Kosbiel, Safety Committee Chairman for the National City Elementary Council. She thanked Chief Knee for the increase of police patrols at some of the schools. She also mentioned that some of the problems have not been addressed as yet and requested assistance in these areas. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to refer this to the Traffic and Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pruitt. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Inzunza spoke regarding a meeting with NOVA members, some of which are on the South Bay Environmental Task Force. The concern was that NELCO could potentially become a permanent Toxic Waste Dump. He requested the City Attorney check into legal ways to get them to clean up before moving to Mexico and report back at the next City Council meeting. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Warren Nielsen, 619 Port Dunbar, Chula Vista, spoke regarding a statue being built by a Solana Beach architect for support of the students in China. He gave a copy of foundation brochure to the Mayor. Mr. Nielsen also presented the Mayor with a hat representing the one the Star News had depicted the Mayor wearing in their cartoon. Eddie Perez, 334 "G" St., Chula Vista, Apt. 1, Chula Vista, spoke regarding a recent shooting incident in National City and requested support of preventive strategies via the creation of more youth activities. He asked the Mayor and Council to make this a priority in the City. CLOSED SESSION Moved to front of Agenda. CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) (ALEX MCLINTOCK V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY). CLOSED SESSION WITH CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza the meeting be adjourned to the Finance Committee Preliminary Budget Review Meeting - June 29. 1989 - 9:00 a.m. - Large Conference Room. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pruitt. The meeting closed at 9:18 p.m. Qi�vvu� CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of July 11, 1989. MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. 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