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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 11-07 CC MINBook 71/Page 207 11/07/89 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 7, 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: Della, 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 Della. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Della, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 17. 1989 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Items 10 and 11, Non -consent Resolutions were heard at this time. NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL ELECTION 10. Resolution No. 16,107. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1990, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF A QUESTION RELATING TO A PROPOSED ORDINANCE ALLOWING CARD ROOMS IN NATIONAL CITY." RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that this be held over for a 45 day period to continue research on the project. SPECIAL ELECTION 11. Resolution No. 16,108. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONDUCT A SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1990." RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that this be held over for a 45 day period to continue research on the project. TESTIMONY: Elias Rodriguez, 1440 "I" Avenue, representative of NOVA, requested the Council vote on these two issues at this time. Darryl Gorham, 1519 "D" Avenue, spoke in favor of placing it on the ballot. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison, spoke against putting the item on the ballot. Mike Ragona, Bonita resident, spoke against putting the item on the ballot. lone Campbell, 808 Ethel Place, spoke against putting the item on the ballot. Kile Morgan, 1223 "J" Street, spoke against putting the item on the ballot. Alfred Hlawatsch, 905 E. 13th Street, spoke against putting the item on the ballot. Craig Bramwell, President of San Diego Sweetwater Stake, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, spoke against putting the item on the ballot. Lucinda Calderone, 1341 E. 17th Street, spoke against putting the item on the ballot. Darryl Gorham, 1519 "D" Avenue, spoke again on allowing the voters of the City to vote on the item. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison, spoke again against putting the item on the ballot. Raymond Gumtz, 501 1st Street, spoke against putting this on the ballot. Don Shock, Pastor in Chula Vista, spoke against putting the item on the ballot. Ken Nichols, 142 E. 16th Street (Church Address), not a resident of National City, spoke in opposition to putting the item on the ballot. F. F. Mournian, 2721 "B" Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed hotel/cardroom. Jan Shock, 853 Blackwood Road, Chula Vista, spoke in opposition to putting the item on the ballot. Book 71/Page 208 11/07/89 ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla to hold the both items over for 45 days. No vote taken. Amended by maker and 2nd to hold over to January 9. 1990 at 7:00 D.m, Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Inzunza, Pruitt. Mayor Waters called a recess at 5:35 p.m. Council reconvened at 5:50 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Pruitt who introduced Michael E. Williams. TESTIMONY: Michael Williams, 1844 "E" Avenue spoke regarding his qualifications for the position. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla the Proclamations be presented by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the remaining holiday months of 1989 and all of 1990 as: "BUCKLE UP FOR LIFE CHALLENGE!" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to the City Manager to mail to the appropriate person. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote. HEARING BUSINESS LICENSE APPEAL 1. SUBJECT: Hearing on Appeal of Business License Penalty. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that appeal be denied and penalty be upheld. TESTIMONY: Karen Buchanan, representative of Sewco, 300 "B" West 28th Street, National City spoke regarding the Business License penalty and answered questions from the Council. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, second by Pruitt, to uphold the Business License Department Penalty. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolutions 16,099 through 16,106). Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza in favor of Consent Resolution Items 2 through 9. Carried by unanimous vote. NOTICE OF COMPLETION 2. Resolution No. 16,099, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE "V" AVENUE IMPROVEMENT -SEWER MAIN." (Engineering Specification No. 1032). Adopted. See above. NOTICE OF COMPLETION 3. Resolution No. 16,100. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND APPROVAL OF THREE CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE WIDENING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH BAY FREEWAY." (Engineering Specification No. 1026). Adopted. See above. NOTICE OF COMPLETION 4. Resolution No. 16,101. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE STREET IMPROVEMENT AT 5TH STREET AND "V" AVENUE AND HOUSE REMOVAL." (Engineering Specification No. 1022). Adopted. See above. Book 71/Page 209 11/07/89 TRAFFIC STREET MARKINGS 5. Resolution No. 16,102. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A RED CURB AT THE DRIVEWAY WINGS FOR 735 2ND STREET." Adopted. See above. TRAFFIC STREET MARKINGS 6. Resolution No. 16,103. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF THE RED CURB IN FRONT OF 2819 PLAZA BOULEVARD." Adopted. See above. TRAFFIC STREET MARKINGS 7. Resolution No. 16,104. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TWENTY -MINUTE PARKING ZONE AT 119 E. 8TH STREET." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT/LAS PALMAS PARK 8. Resolution No. 16,105. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH VAN DYKE AND ASSOCIATES FOR DEVELOPMENT PLANS OF LAS PALMAS PARK." Adopted. See above. STREET VACATION 9. Resolution No. 16,106. "A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE AN UNIMPROVED PORTION OF 12TH STREET BETWEEN "D" AND "E" AVENUES, AND OF THE UNIMPROVED PORTION OF THE ALLEY ADJACENT TO THE NORTHWEST." (SC-2-89). Adopted. See above. NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL ELECTION 10. Resolution No. 16,107. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1990, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF A QUESTION RELATING TO A PROPOSED ORDINANCE ALLOWING CARD ROOMS IN NATIONAL CITY." This Item was heard at the beginning of the meeting. SPECIAL ELECTION 11. Resolution No. 16,108. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONDUCT A SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1990." This Item was heard at the beginning of the meeting. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt they be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT/AMENDMENT/PERS 12. "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." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends accepting proposed ordinance for second reading. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS LAND USE/BUILDING PERMIT 13. SUBJECT: "REQUEST FROM THE NATIONAL CITY FEDCO STORE FOR THE EXEMPTION OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED FOR ISSUING A BUILDING PERMIT." ** Continued from Council Meeting of 10/10/89 ** RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denying the request for an exemption, but approving 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: Edward Butterworth, President of Fedco, 9300 Santa Fe Springs Road, Santa Fe, CA, spoke in favor of the request for exemption. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the appeal be denied and delay the request for public improvements for a maximum for two years except the ones that are hazardous be replaced immediately. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 71/Page 210 11/07/89 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS/PAYROLL 14. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 16. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $133,309.27 (Warrant Nos. 107794 through 107873 inclusive, excepting 107801) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $382,470.43. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. WARRANT REGISTERS 15. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 17. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $662,769.60. (Warrant Nos. 107874 through 107982 inclusive, excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer for approval. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. WARRANT REGISTERS/PAYROLL 16. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 18. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $191,137.13 (Warrant Nos. 107984 through 108070 inclusive, excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $415,007.20. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE 17. SUBJECT: Type 41 - Original License - 1430 East Plaza Boulevard, Suites E10 and 11. Type 41 Liquor License is an on -sale beer and wine type license which authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption on a bona fide public eating place type premises plus the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold. RECOMMENDATION: Police, Planning and Building Departments state no grounds for objection. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE 18. SUBJECT: Type 47 - Person Transfer - 700 National City Boulevard. Type 47 is an on -sale general eating place which authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on a bona fide public eating place type premises plus the sale of beer and wine only for consumption off the premises where sold. RECOMMENDATION: Police, Planning and Building Departments state no grounds for objection. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE 19. SUBJECT: Type 47 - Premises Transfer - 1908 Sweetwater Road. Type 47 is an on -sale general eating place which authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on a bona fide public eating place type premises plus the sale of beer and wine only for consumption off the premises where sold. RECOMMENDATION: Police and Building Departments state no grounds for objection. The Planning Department objects until the Conditional Use Permit Application received 9/28/89 is approved. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, to deny until CUP is approved. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 20. SUBJECT: Letter from Alexander Kreiglowa of National City requesting his letter be read into the Council Minutes regarding being in favor of the merger of S.D.G. & E. and Southern Califomia Edison. ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the item be by reference only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 71/Page 211 1 1 /07/89 21. SUBJECT: Letter from Thomas Mitchell, Sr. regarding items of concern with the Police Department, the School District, and the Building/Safety Department. TESTIMONY: Thomas Mitchell, 3517 Stockman spoke regarding his letter. OTHER BUSINESS ZONE VARIANCE 22. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 35-89 denying a Zone Variance Application for a 160 sq. ft. wall sign with no street frontage at 3007 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Jessica Ogren, for California Neon Product) (Case File No. Z-11-89). NOTE: The City Clerk stated a request for appeal has been received from the applicant and the next available date for Public Hearing is February 13, 1990. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with Planning Commission denial and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Della in favor of Public Hearing 2-13-90. Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCE 23. SUBJECT: Request for time extension - Variance to allow access via an easement in conjunction with a lot split at 3140 E. 2nd Street. (Applicant: Edward & Elvira Arregui) (Case File Nos. Z-2-88/LS-2-88). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council grant a 12 month time extension. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. FILIPINO CENTER GRANT 24. SUBJECT: Filipino Center Grant RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that since the Community Development Department already has funds in their budget for this project they work on this grant in conjunction with the $25,000 they have in their budget. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of turning it over to the CDC. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE REMOVALS 25. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removals. RECOMMENDATION: The Park Division Staff recommends ratification of the Street Tree and Parkway Committee's action. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Della, to be filed. No objection as filed. WELLNESS CARE -A -VAN 26. SUBJECT: "Wellness Care -A -Van" Letter of Agreement. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends executing an agreement with Kaiser Permanente. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Della, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - 27. SUBJECT: Property Acquisition Division at 805. Mayor Waters read his letter into the record and also a letter from the property owner, Robert Abrigo. Copies are on file in the office of the City Clerk. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Della in favor of pursuing the appraisals on the land for acquiring this site for the uses that were discussed Items 1 through 4. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Della, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Pruitt, Inzunza. Mayor Waters read into the record a thank you letter from Brick Row property owners commending the Mayor, City Attorney Eiser and Assistant City Attorney Harter. Copy on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Waters also read a letter from Christine Stein regarding her resignation from the Civil Service Commission. Copy on file in the office of the City Clerk. Book 71/Page 212 11/07/89 CITY COUNCIL - Councilman Inzunza requested an update on the City Council Commissioners Dinner from the City Manager. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Jessica Ogren, 4032 Rogers Road, Spring Valley, representing Pistol Petes, spoke regarding the Public Hearing set for February 13, 1990. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Della, the meeting be adjourned to the next regular meeting - November 14. 1989 - 7:00 D.m.- Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:12 p.m. n LL C� ,il CITY CLE K The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of November 14, 1989. l�/ s 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. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.