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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 10-10 CC MINBook 71/Page 198 10/10/89 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 10, 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, Pruitt, Waters. Absent: Van Deventer. 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 Tom G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 3.1989 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS The Mayor presented Beautification Awards to Mr. Vipan (Vini) Gupta, Manager of the Shell Gas Station for the landscaped area at his place of business at 1601 East 8th Street, Socorro Aguirre for his home improvement project at 1021 16th Street, Mr. & Mrs. Richard DeMara for new housing project at 2205 J Avenue and Mr. & Mrs. Marino Arreola for their new housing project at 1905 I Avenue. Rogelio & Carlotta Cesena received an award for their home improvement project at 1007 16th Street but were not in attendance. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS The Mayor turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Pruitt who stated that there was1 two-year term vacancy on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board and recommended Casilda Garcia for appointment. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the appointment. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamations be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of October 8 through 14, 1989 to be: "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to National City's Fire Marshal°., Patti Schiff. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions Nos. 16,094 through 16,095). City Engineer Myers requested that item 2 (Resolution No. 16,095) be pulled from the Agenda because Mr. Fierro was not interested in the lease at this time. Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, Q approval of Resolution No. 16094. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS 1. Resolution No. 16,094, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING LOST, UNCLAIMED AND DAMAGED BICYCLES BE DONATED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. Adopted. See above. REAL PROPERTY/CITY OWNED LAND 2. Resolution No. 16,095. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH ROY G. FIERRO FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29TH STREET BETWEEN HOOVER AND HARDING AVENUES." Pulled from Agenda. See above. Book 71/Page 199 10/10/89 NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 14. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $312,496.10 (Warrant Nos. 107473 through 107676 inclusive, excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $422,240.36. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Dalla, the bills be ratified and the payroll certified. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, lnzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: Van Deventer. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS LAND USE/BUILDING PERMIT 4. SUBJECT: Letter from Richard Blackman of Wheeler, Wimer and Blackman regarding Fedco Inc. - Request for exemption of public improvements required for issuing a Building Permit. ** Continued from Council Meeting of 9/26/89 ** RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denying the request for an exemption, but approve the request to delay the construction of the required public improvements by entering into an agreement and posting a performance bond (Letter of Credit, etc.) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of continuance until November 7. 1989. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. PERMITS/TEMPORARY USE PERMIT/WAIVER 5. SUBJECT: Letter from Marion F. Cooper, 1313 "N" Avenue, Chairman of the National City Lions Club, requesting waiver of fees for the rental of Kimball Hall. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Marion Cooper, Chairman of the National City Lions Club spoke in favor of waiving the fees. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of waiving fees. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nayes: Dalla. Absent: Van Deventer. OTHER BUSINESS FINANCE/REPORT 6. SUBJECT: Finance Director's Cash and Investment Reports as of September 30, 1989. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the reports be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, that the reports be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. Absent: Van Deventer. PLANNING/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 7. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 34-89 approving a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits within hotel restaurant, bar and banquet facilities at 700 National City Blvd. (Applicant: John Scull, Serj Corp.) (Case File No.: CUP-1989-12). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, the item be filed. No objection as filed. Absent: Van Deventer. PLANNING/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 8. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 33-89 approving a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of beer and wine within a restaurant at 1430 East Plaza Blvd., Suites E-10 and 11. (Applicant: Dan S. Cruz, Coda Investments, DBA Maynila Restaurant) (Case File No. CUP-1989-11). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, the item be filed. No objection as filed. Absent: Van Deventer. Book 71/Page 200 10/10/89 CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC REQUEST 9. SUBJECT: Project Read's request to use 1925 Seagraves Fire Truck for their "Chili Cook off," on October 14, 1989 in Kimball Park. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval and stated that a waiver of the $154 fee for the driver had been requested. ACTION: Moved by Waters, seconded by Pruitt, in favor with the waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote Absent: Van Deventer. REAL PROPERTY/ACQUISITION 10. SUBJECT: Purchase of property owned by John T. Walton and Christy R. Walton, 2525 "N" Avenue, for Las Palmas Golf Course. (City Attorney) ** Continued from Council Meeting of 9/26/89 ** RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the report be received and filed. ACTION: City Attorney Eiser explained that this item was on the Agenda in compliance with the Brown Act and requested a Closed Session later in the meeting to discuss it. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters spoke regarding the America's Cup and said he had been informed that the National City site is still in strong running for consideration. The Mayor also commented that the new Hotel is still on schedule to open on November 15, 1989. CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Eileen Stahl, representing the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #2712 of 922 Guatay Avenue spoke regarding the Fundraiser for the young boy who needs a bone marrow transplant. She said they would be unable to furnish the $1,000,000 worth of insurance required and requested approval of their current $500,000 insurance policy. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza , to put the item on floor. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Waters jor approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Warren Nielsen, 631 Port Dunbar, Chula Vista, presented photos of the house he built in Eastlake and the house he almost purchased in National City. He then spoke regarding the differences in City requirements. A copy of the photos he presented is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Robert Griner, 628 Buttercup Lane, spoke regarding the work being done on the new development, Phil Homes, which is not being done the way the contractor said it would. He requested Council interaction with the contractor. Colin Seid, 1010 Turquoise Street, Suite 301, San Diego, President of Construction Management Services, the Developer for the 36 units being built at Buttercup and Peach Blossom Lane, spoke in favor of the project and requested cooperation from the Council. City Engineer Myers spoke in opposition to Developers request and requested they comply with the punch list given to them. City Planning Director Post agreed with the City Engineers remarks. John Hanby, Project Manager for CNS, spoke in favor of the project also. Jim Purdue, purchaser of one of the new homes, spoke on behalf of residents between 3400-3500 block of Peach Blossom who feel they are victims. Arturo Yslas, 636 Buttercup Lane, agreed with City Engineers remarks regarding the slopes being unsafe and needing landscaping. Joe Morales, 3611 Cherry Blossom, spoke regarding problems he has experienced at his home since the development began and requested assistance in finding a remedy to the drainage problems which have been created. Book 71/Page 201 10/10/89 Councilman Della suggested a contingency plan be drafted should future needs arise. Councilman Inzunza requested Staff to bring something back on next weeks' Agenda. Warren Nielson encouraged Council to look at the house he spoke of earlier and invited Council and Staff to attend a party Thursday at 7:00 p.m at his place at Port Dunbar. CLOSED SESSION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 TO DISCUSS ACQUISITION OF WALTON PROPERTY, AND TO INSTRUCT THE CITY'S NEGOTIATOR AS TO PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza to adjourn to Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. Council left the Council Chambers at 8:40 p.m. Council returned to the Council Chambers at 9:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Della, Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Absent: Van Deventer. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Pruitt the meeting be adjourned to the next regular meeting - October 17. 1989 - 4:OOp.m: Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. The meeting closed at 9:01 p.m. 6-1.1 IAA,,, x Q cre CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of October 17, 1989. 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.