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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 10-17 CC MINBook 71/Page 202 10/17/89 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 17, 1989 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: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. 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 Dalla the minutes of the regular meeting of October 10.1989 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. The Mayor requested that the Proclamations be brought forward on the Agenda at this time, prior to the Presentation. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza the Proclamations be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming October 24, 1989 to be: "UNITED NATIONS DAY" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to the City Manager and requested he send it to the proper people. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of October 22 - 29, 1989 to be: "RED RIBBON WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to Jorge Pelayo, a representative of the South Bay Alcohol Recovery Services. The Proclamation proclaiming November 3rd and 4th, 1989 to be: "VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DAY" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to Clyde Baslow, a representative of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Proclamation proclaiming November 10th and 11th, 1989 to be: "CALIFORNIA VISION PROJECT DAYS" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to Dr. Robert Wolde, a representative of the San Diego County Optometric Society. PRESENTATIONS Presentation by George Hardie, Bayshore Plaza Hotel, Inc., requesting Council support for a hotel project in National City. Mr. George Hardie, 2414 Hoover Street, National City, read into the record a letter he had sent to the Mayor and City Council regarding the proposed Hotel. He then introduced Terry Ashton, formerly Operations Director for Disneyland Hotels and Phil Saenz, Community Affairs liaison. Mr. Hardie presented a handout on the Bayshore Plaza Hotel (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) to the Council and Staff. Terry Ashton then made a presentation with graphics boards depicting the possible Hotel structure, parking and restaurants. He also showed photos from the "Bicycle Club", the "World's Largest Card Casino." Mr. Hardie then presented a short video depicting the "Bicycle Club." A general discussion followed between the City Council and Mr. Hardie concerning the proposed Hotel and Card Room. TESTIMONY: Kile Morgan, 1223 "J" Street, spoke in opposition. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, spoke in opposition. Elias Rodriguez, 1440 "I" Avenue, a representative of New Opportunity Voters Association, spoke in opposition. Reverend Don Shock, Calvery Chapel of Chula Vista, spoke in opposition. Reverend Ken Nichols, Reverend of Southport Christian Center, 142 E. 16th Street, National City, spoke in opposition. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke in opposition. Dennis Breedlove, Assistant Pastor for Calvary Chapel, Chula Vista, spoke in opposition. Book 71/Page 203 10/17/89 Craig Bramwell, Bonita, President of the Sweetwater Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, spoke in opposition. Renea Bollin, Teacher in National City, lives in Chula Vista, spoke in opposition. Hobert Clay Weihire, Cathedral City, spoke in opposition. Martin Aultbaum, National City Cable, spoke in opposition. Carolyn Nichols, Pastors wife, spoke in opposition. Mike Ragona, Bonita resident, spoke in opposition. Anthony Cook, Chula Vista, spoke in opposition. Mayor Waters read into the record, a letter that he was given, that had been mailed out to some of the Pastors in the City by Ex -Mayor Kile Morgan and Reverend Nichols. He then read his responding letter. (Copies are on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Councilman Van Deventer requested Mr. Hardie to respond to the testimony presented, which he did. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, spoke in rebuttal to Mr. Hardies' comments. The Mayor announced that there was a large earthquake in the San Francisco area. Reverend Shock gave a prayer for the people in San Francisco, and then spoke in rebuttal to Mr. Hardie. City Attorney Eiser reviewed the proposed actions by Mr. Hardie, to -wit: 1) First, two items involving the redevelopment agency. He stated that they would have to be addressed at a Community Development meeting if the Council so desired. 2) Second, the matter of actually putting it on the ballot on the date of February 6, 1990. This would be possible for the Council to consider at their regular November 7th Council Meeting and still have the 88 days before calling a Special Election to place the initiative on the ballot to repeal the existing Ordinance that prohibits Card Rooms. Councilman Pruitt inquired as to whether November 7, 1989 could be a regular Council Meeting as it is "Election Day". The City Manager responded that a Council Meeting could be held on that date since our City was not participating in the Election. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, to refer this item to Staff. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor called a recess at 6:10 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:23 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent: Dalla. Councilman Dalla entered Council Chambers at 6:25 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission approval of Planning Commission approval of Planned Development Permit Application for a 2-story, 3,000 sq. ft. office building at the northeast corner of Euclid Avenue and Sweetwater Road. (Applicant: Welkin Design, for David and Annie Malcolm, Wilma Southworth) (Case File No.: PD-3-89). ** Continued from Council Meeting of 9/26/89 ** TESTIMONY: Wilma Southworth, 321 Del Mar Avenue, Chula Vista spoke regarding the traffic markings. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, second by Inzunza in favor of Staffs recommendation in exchanging the land. (Option 1, to direct the City Engineer to obtain appraisals for the project site and City property, and continue the hearing 60 days ). and close the Public Hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer. Nays: Waters. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla they be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS/AMENDMENT/PERS 2. Resolution No. 16,096, "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Resolution consistent with prior Council Action. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer seconded by Pruitt for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 71/Page 204 10/17/89 CONTRACT/REWARD STRATEGY GROUP, INC. 3. Resolution No. 16,097. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH REWARD STRATEGY GROUP, INC. FOR REWARD STRATEGY GROUP, INC. TO PERFORM A POSITION CLASSIFICATION STUDY AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE." RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommended approval. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY 1989-90 4. Resolution No. 16,098. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING A FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989-90." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended adopting the final budget for fiscal year 1989-90. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinance be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT/AMENDMENT/PERS 5. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 6. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 15. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $165,877.03 (Warrant Nos. 107678 through 107792 inclusive, excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the warrants be ratified. NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer stated he would abstain from Warrant No. 107763, as it was a bond refund to him for street improvements. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the bills be ratified (except Warrant No. 107763). Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Warrant No. 107763 ratified by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. CLAIM(S) FOR DAMAGES COX CABLE 7. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages - Cox Cable. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended this be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Pruitt to disapprove and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS WESTSIDE PARKING STUDY 8. SUBJECT: Neighborhood Meeting for the Westside Parking Study. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the study be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. PHILHOMES PLAZA SUBDIVISION 9. SUBJECT: Update report on the Philhomes Plaza Subdivision. RECOMMENDATION:Staff recommended the reports be received and filed. Engineering reported that the subdivider had completed all of the major items of work with the exception of the street slurry seal on Peach Blossom Street, which has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 1989. The subdivider has re -graded, compacted and hydro -seeded all of the problem slopes, submitted a final soils report, fine grading certificates, as -built drainage, and an Emergency winterization plan. Planning reported that the rear yards on all Tots (1-18) still require irrigation and landscaping in accordance with approved plans, crib walls need planting, additional planting on side yard slopes is still needed and a revised site plan and elevation for Lot 4 is to be submitted to determine compliance with Land Use Code regulations. Building and Safety reported that the developer had not complied with Title 24 of State Code for Model B (five units) blinds on rear windows. A site plan for Lot 4 with architectural plans was required and a $5,000 bond for Model B was also needed. Book 71/Page 205 10/17/89 TESTIMONY: Colin Seid, Developer, 1010 Turquoise Street, Ste. 301, San Diego, presented Council with handouts. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. John Hamby, Project Manager, responded to Council questions. Charles Richman, new homeowner, who is staying in a Hotel, spoke regarding the development. Willie Naval, 427 Shell Avenue, National City, Project owner, spoke regarding the development. CONTRACT/TRASH FRANCHISE 10. SUBJECT: Extension of existing trash franchise. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the contract extension and to direct staff to draft a new contract containing recycling requirements and an increased franchise fee. TESTIMONY: Edward Burr, President of the National City Rubbish, 6670 Federal Boulevard, Lemon Grove, stated that he would work with Staff on the issues raised. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to hold this item over for 30 days for Staffs report regarding franchise fees. length of contract. provisions received fromprovider from other cities. Carried by unanimous vote. KIMBALL COMMUNITY BUILDING USE 11. SUBJECT: Revised parameters for Kimball Community Building Use; and special consideration for United Filipino American Senior Citizens of San Diego, Inc., use on November 5, 1989. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended changing the advance reservations to six per a 3-month period, change 45-day schedule lock -in to 30 days, permit 10-day reservation reopener, authorize the UNITED FILIPINO AMERICAN SENIOR CITIZENS OF SAN DIEGO, INC., use of Kimball on Sunday, November 5 (or alternatively Saturday, November 11). ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, in support of Staffs recommendation, including making facility available to the other organization on 11-5-89. Amended motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer , to split the motion after "Staffs recommendation." Amended motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Nays: Inzunza, Dalia. Original motion carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE REMOVALS 12. SUBJECT: Street Tree removals. (3711 Kellie Court) RECOMMENDATION: The Park Division Staff recommended ratification of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's action which was in favor of removal. TESTIMONY: Gordon Drake, Parks and Recreation Supervisor addressed the Councils' questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, for approval,. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL POLICY UPDATES 13. SUBJECT: Council Policy Updates. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the adoption of the policies for inclusion in the Policy Manual and to amend the policies submitted by the City Clerk. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMIT 14. SUBJECT: Request for Public Fireworks Display Permit by Sweetwater High School. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the fireworks display permit. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. ANNEXATION REPORT 15. SUBJECT: Report on the annexation and de -annexation status for the area at the southern City limits of National City and the City of Chula Vista. RECOMMENDATON: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer reauest continuance for 30 days. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 71/Page 206 10/17/89 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 16. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Chula Vista Nature Interpretive Center. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the requested date change from October 22, 1989 to November 19, 1989 subject to the conditions of the City Attorney, Risk Manager and Police Department, to -wit: 1) Hold Harmless and Public Liability Insurance required with limits to be approved by the Risk Manager. 2) One Million Dollars Hold Harmless and Public Liability Insurance required and name the City, It's Officers, Agents, Employees and Volunteers as Additional Insured. 3) The Police Department will not be providing assistance. The applicant has agreed to provide a minimum of eight (8) security guards. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla for approval. Carried by unanimous vote CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - 17. Rental of Housing for Drug -Related Activities. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt in favor of having the City Attorney draft an ordinance and bring it back for Council approval. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF Planning Director Post stated that a TUP for a Sweetwater Town and Country Shopping Center promotion needed to be acted on tonight due to the fact that there will not be a Council meeting next Tuesday. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt to put the item on the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt in favor of approval with Staffs recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR - 18. Notes discussing a 10/6/89 meeting with Mr. Tufuno regarding the property located at 1741 East 8th Street. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Director Post suggested that the Group apply for a Conditional Use Permit. TESTIMONY: Reverend Tufuno, representative of Samoan Congregational Church of Jesus, 6726 Omega Drive, San Diego, spoke regarding the property. Mayor Waters also spoke regarding the Tecate Van which was to be delivered to the orphanage and read into the record a letter received from the Mayor of Tecate stating that the prior misunderstanding had been straightened out. A copy of the letter is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer the meeting be adjourned to the next regular meeting - November 7. 1989 - 4:00 p.m.- Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:15 p.m. (1) CITY CLE • K The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of November 7, 1989. !a_ MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. 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