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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 04-10 CC MINBook 72/Page 53 04/10/90 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 10, 1990 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, Van Deventer, Waters. Administrative officials present: Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples, Post. Absent: Bolint. 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 Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 1990 and the minutes of the Joint Planning Commission/City Council Meeting of April 2. 1990 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters and the City Council presented their checks for $100 each to Dolce Bautista, 2710 E. 1st Street, National City, Public Relations Officer for DECA and Marlene Blas, 1808 La Posada St., National City, 1989 DECA Reporter for Sweetwater High School DECA. Mayor Waters read into the record a thank you letter from the DECA students to the Mayor and Council. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, they be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 22 through 28, 1990 to be: "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to Shula Monroe, National City Librarian. Item 5 was heard at this time. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution No. 16,222). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, to read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 5. Resolution No. 16,222. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT B TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT OF 1972 BETWEEN THE SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CREATING THE SWEETWATER AUTHORITY." TESTIMONY: Mayor Waters introduced Gary Butterfield, General Manager of Sweetwater Authority and South Bay Irrigation, Michael Cowett, Legal Counsel, Carlo Fowler, Bond Counsel of Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe, Ash Wood, Investment Banker with Paine Webber and Sue Jarrett, National City Representative, on the Board of Directors for Sweetwater Authority. Gary Butterfield, 926 Myra Avenue, Chula Vista explained what the Joint Powers Agreement would provide. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Item 14 was heard at this time. CITY COUNCIL - WASTEWATER TREATMENT (GAG) 14. SUBJECT: Report and recommendation from the Governance Advisory Group (GAG) representative regarding the Clean Water Program for Greater San Diego. TESTIMONY: Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Councilman Inzunza who paraphrased from a report presented to the Councilmembers prior to the meeting, into the record, (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Councilman Inzunza then introduced Mr. Butler. Mr. Bill Butler, 13663 Glencliff Way, San Diego, representing the Clean Water Program in San Diego, spoke in favor of the recommendations and answered Councils questions. Book 72/Page 54 04/10/90 ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to endorse the action taken by the Representative on the GAG Board. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS VARIANCES 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission denial of a Zone Variance Application for a 160 sq. ft. wall sign on a wall with no street frontage at 3007 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Jessica Ogren, for California Neon Products) (Case File No. Z-11-89) '* Continued from Council Meeting of 2/13/90 " RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the application be denied. TESTIMONY: Chad Rogers, 3007 Highland Avenue, owner of Pistol Petes introduced Jessica Ogren of California Neon Products, 4530 Mission Gorge Place representing Mr. Rogers of Pistol Petes. She gave a brief photo presentation in favor of the appeal. Both Mr. Rogers and Ms. Ogren answered Councils questions. A handout with copies of the Center Lease was also given to Council and Staff. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, to hold this item over for 1 week. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 16,219 thru 16,221). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 2. Resolution No. 16,219. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND AT 2133 VAN NESS AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES." (A.P.N. 558-320-14). Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 3. Resolution No. 16,220. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DIVISION STREET IN FRONT OF EL TOYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL." (A.P.N. 554-050-02 AND A.P.N. 554-050-04). Adopted. See above. LAW ENFORCEMENT 4. Resolution No. 16,221. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROPRIATING $15,052.12 OF FORFEITED FUNDS SEIZED PURSUANT TO TITLE 21, U.S. CODE, SECTION 881, TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT F.Y. 1989-90 BUDGET." Adopted. See above. This Item was heard at an earlier time, after the Proclamation. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT 5. Resolution No. 16,222. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT B TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT OF 1972 BETWEEN THE SOUTH BAY IRRIGATION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CREATING THE SWEETWATER AUTHORITY." ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, it he accepted by title only Carried by unanimous vote. ZONING 6. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING HOMES FOR BATTERED WOMEN." (Case File No. A-5-89). ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, for adoption, Ordinance No. 1991. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS NEW CIVIC CENTER 7. SUBJECT: Bid results for the Civic Center Project - City Council direction. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is requesting direction from the City Council in ord r to complete the bid procedure for the Civic Center Project. TESTIMONY: Richard Bird, Attorney for M. H. Golden Co., spoke in favor of the award of the contract. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the project. Book 72/Page 55 04/10/90 Allen Olsen, owner of property at 32nd and National City Blvd., spoke regarding the proposed Senior Hi Rise and was requested to speak later. NOTE: Vice Mayor Van Deventer stated he would be abstaining on this item. Vice Mayor Van Deventer left the Council Chambers at 8:42 p.m. Vice Mayor Van Deventer returned to Council Chambers at 8:44 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Dalla, this item be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. Mayor Waters called a recess at 8:55 p.m. Council returned to the Chambers at 9:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 40. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $703,997.87 (Warrant Nos. 110128 through 110214 inclusive, excepting 110213). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, jn favor. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY89-90 9. SUBJECT: Request for donation from the National City Pony League to help with the operating expenses of the League. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 10. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 10-90 approving a Planned Development Permit for construction of an automotive -oriented commercial center with a car wash and alteration of an existing watercourse at the southeast corner of Plaza Blvd. and Euclid Avenue, (Applicant: Joseph Wong) (Case File No. PD-8-89). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, this item be set for Public Hearing on May 8. 1990. Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCES 11. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-90 approving a Zone Variance Application for a 9-ft. high block wall in lieu of a 8-ft. maximum permitted at 1745 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Dennis Wozniak, Foodmaker, Inc.) (Case File No. Z-1-90). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, this item be filed. No objection as filed. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12. SUBJECT: Consider setting Public Hearing to consider removal of the Granger Apartments from the Low Income Housing Inventory. RECOMMENDATION: Consider setting Public Hearing, and direct Staff to mail notices to residents of Granger apartments 15 days prior to Hearing. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, to deny this request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. Book 72/Page 56 04/10/90 MAYOR - FREEWAY SIGN 13. SUBJECT: Letter from the National City Chamber of Commerce regarding the new freeway sign requirements. TESTIMONY: Kassia Kossyta, National City Risk Manager spoke to Councils concerns. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Chamber of Commerce request. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters noted that Mayor Smith of Imperial Beach passed away and he had sent flowers on behalf of the Mayor and Council. He also noted that a card would be circulated for their signatures. This Item was heard at an earlier time after the Proclamation. CITY COUNCIL - WASTEWATER TREATMENT (GAG) 14. SUBJECT: Report and recommendation from the Governance Advisory Group (GAG) representative regarding the Clean Water Program for Greater San Diego. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Allen Olsen, 970 E. 'J' Street, Chula Vista, spoke in opposition to the proposed Government Subsidized Housing Project he read about in last weeks paper. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison National City, spoke regarding the Federal seizures reported in the papers on the Bicycle Club and the Silberman Case. He commended Police Chief Knee and Assistant Chief Fowler on the report they had done. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to the next regular meeting at 4:00 P.M. April 17. 1990 - Council Chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:40 p.m. Aw CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of April 17, 1990. 4 /.L MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. 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