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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 06-12 CC MINBook 72/Page 86 06/12/90 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 12, 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: 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 Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 1990 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters told about his invitation to install the Maytime Band Review Officers, where he and the City were presented with a clock which will be hung in the Council Chambers near the President's portrait. Mayor Waters then introduced Jack Scull and Bill Barkett who presented an update on the 8th and National City Boulevard Downtown Development. TESTIMONY: Jack Scull, President of Serg Corporation, 610 W. 3rd Street, San Diego, spoke regarding comments about his company and the Radisson Suites Hotel and answered questions from the Council. Bill Barkett, Financial Partner of Radisson Inn and Suites, assured the Council he will continue with the loan on the project and answered the Council's questions. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, they be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming Saturday, June 16, 1990 to be: "GUAM LIBERATION DAY" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then gave it to Vice Mayor Van Deventer who will be attending their ceremony and presenting it to a representative of the Sons & Daughters of Guam Club, Inc. The Proclamation proclaiming June 16, 1990 to be: "IDA MAE KERR DAY"was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. The Knights of Pythias will be honoring Ida Mae Kerr and the Mayor will personally present it to her at that time. PUBLIC HEARINGS ABATEMENT WEED 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - 1989 Weed Abatement Public Hearing. RECOMMENDATION: Consider any written or oral protests or objections to the Report and Account. Approve the report and account. TESTIMONY: Jorge Guevara, 3040 E. 16th Street spoke regarding the abatement on his property and requested Council consideration to waive the charges. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, to deny the request. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to close the Public Hearing and accept the report as submitted by the Fire Department. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 72/Page 87 06/12/90 Item No. 17 was heard at this time. STREET VACATION 17. SUBJECT: Report on Petition for Vacation of "N" Avenue North of 28th Street. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the initiation of proceedings for vacation of the area identified on Agenda Statement map. TESTIMONY: Lois Tenwolde, 2424 "N" Avenue, National City, spoke in favor of the vacation and read into the record a letter submitted by Christy Walton and Marta Flores. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Staffs recommendation to proceed with the vacation. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 16,262 thru 16,270). Councilman Inzunza asked that Item 8 (Resolution No. 16,268) be pulled. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval (except Resolution No. 16,268). Carried by unanimous vote. STREET LIGHTS 2. Resolution No. 16,262. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO-WAY LEFT TURN ON HIGHLAND AVENUE, FROM ETA STREET TO DELTA STREET." Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMINISTRATION 1990 3. Resolution No. 16,263. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF 2-HOUR PARKING AND YELLOW CURB ON THE 00 BLOCK OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE." Adopted. See above. TRAFFIC SIGNS & SIGNALS 1990 4. Resolution No. 16,264. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A STOP SIGN ON BUTTERCUP LANE AT PEACH BLOSSOM STREET." Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMINISTRATION 1990 5. Resolution No. 16,265. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF 25 FEET OF RED CURB ON THE WEST SIDE OF LAUREL AVENUE, SOUTH OF 2ND STREET." Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMINISTRATION 1990 6. Resolution No. 16,266. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB ON THE DRIVEWAY WINGS AT 613 "G" AVENUE." Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMINISTRATION 1990 7. Resolution No. 16,267. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB ON PALM AVENUE, SOUTH OF 4TH STREET." Adopted. See above. CITY OWNED PROPERTY/SALE 9. Resolution No. 16,269. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING THE TWO CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 14TH STREET WEST OF EUCLID AVENUE TO BE SURPLUS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO OPEN AND ENTER INTO AN ESCROW FOR THE SALE OF THESE PROPERTIES." Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 10. Resolution No. 16,270. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY QUITCLAIMING TWO CITY -OWNED SURPLUS PROPERTIES ON THE NORTHSIDE OF 14TH STREET WEST OF EUCLID AVENUE TO JACK THACH AND EARL MOHLER." Adopted. See above. TRAFFIC SPEED CONTROL 8. Resolution No. 16,268. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON PALM AVENUE, NORTH OF 22ND STREET." TESTIMONY: Edgar Monroy, Traffic Engineer, answered the Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval of Resolution No. 16.268. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 72/Page 88 06/12/90 OLD BUSINESS POLICE FACILITY PROPOSED 11. SUBJECT: Police Facility Project. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council provide Policy direction to staff. TESTIMONY: Councilman Pruitt presented a handout outlining his solution which he would like considered at the workshop. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to hold a workshop on Wednesday July 18 at 9:15 a.m. to discuss this item submitting locations. etc. prior to for inclusion in discussion. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 12. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 49. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $121,887.61 (Warrant Nos. 110978 through 111026 inclusive, excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY89-90 13. SUBJECT: Request for $100 donation from the Sweetwater Roller Rink for the City Council to purchase a full page advertisement in the official program of the National Championships for Roller Hockey, which will be hosted at the Sweetwater Roller Rink. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS VARIANCES 14. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 14-90 approving a Zone Variance for a second story addition to an existing single-family residence in the RM-1-PD-H-15 Zone at 625-1/2 "Q" Avenue. (Applicant: Joe Kroll, Pride Builders) (Case File No. Z-2-90). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with Planning Commission decision and recommends the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, jn favp(. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 15. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-90 approving a Conditional Use Permit for a two-story duplex in the General Commercial Zone at the northwest corner of E. 18th Street and "D" Avenue. (Applicant: Robert Morgan) (Case File No. CUP-1990-02). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with Planning Commission decision and recommends the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 16. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 17-90 approving a Conditional Use Permit for an addition to one of two residences on a parcel in the General Commercial Zone at 127 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Juanito Verzosa) (Case File No. CUP-1990-03). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends the Notice of Decision be filed. NOTE: Vice Mayor Van Deventer stated he would be abstaining because he has worked with the individual. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, in favor in accordance with Staffs recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. This item was heard after the Public Hearing STREET VACATION 17. SUBJECT: Report on Petition for Vacation of "N" Avenue North of 28th Street. RECOMMENDATION: Initiate proceedings for vacation of the area identified on the map. Book 72/Page 89 06/12/90 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 18. SUBJECT: Report of the Traffic Safety Committee Meetings of March 14, and April 11, 1990. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. NOTE: Councilman Pruitt expressed concerns with Item No. 90-13, a stop sign is a definite need in his opinion. Vice Mayor Van Deventer agreed with Councilman Pruitts' concerns. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, to accept the Traffic & Safety report. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - City Manager, Tom McCabe presented the Council with a gift from Sweetwater High School, their 1990 Yearbook for display in the Civic Center display case. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL - WATER CONSERVATION 19. SUBJECT: Discussion of Clean Water Program, Governance Advisory Group Issues. ACTION: 1. Membership: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, jn favor of the Elected Official with reimbursement from the organization Clean Water Program for Greater San Diego. Carried by unanimous vote. 2. Representation: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, one member agency. one vote. Carried by unanimous vote. 3. Voting: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, weighted voting, 50% and one second to put it on the floor. over -ride to require 3 cities and 55% of the vote. Carried by unanimous vote. 4. Basis of Vote: Motion by Van Deventer, second by Pruitt, jlow. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Martin Lopez, representative of Four Square Productions of National City spoke regarding his request for a Temporary Use Permit previously submitted which has been re -submitted with new dates. He requested a waiver of the two week requirement. The City Manager spoke to the item and said there was approval of the change of dates. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to bring the itern onto the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Frank Olive, 1317 "D" Avenue, requested some attention to the concrete block wall in front of Morgan Towers where the school children are climbing and sitting. He inquired as to the feasibility of benches being installed. City Manager Tom G. McCabe will look into a remedy to this problem. John Davis, Owner of Davis Trucking, 15130 Tombstone Creek Road, El Cajon, spoke regarding Concrete Dynamics and the Radisson Suites project for which he did work and is still pending payment. J. B. Hallford, 2729 E. 18th Street, requested assistance in some sidewalk repair which he stated is dangerous. City Engineer Myers stated that he would be in contact with Mr. Hanford. Herman Koff, 9302 Jamacha Road, Spring Valley, Westcoast sub -contractor on the Radisson Suites, spoke regarding work that he performed and is still pending payment for from the Contractor. Warren Nielsen, 1877 Cabernet, Chula Vista, spoke regarding the Police Facility Workshop scheduled for July 18, 1990 and suggested putting all of the building alternatives on the ballot. Book 72/Page 90 06/12/90 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjourned to 9:00 A.M. June 15. 1990 - Finance Committee Hearing - Large Conference Room. Second Floor. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. City Council Attendance at Port Commission Public Hearing on the Marine Addition at 32nd Street and Tidelands - Radisson Inn Hotel, 8th and National City Boulevard, National City - June 19, 1990 - 2:00 p.m. The next regular City Council Meeting will be held June 19, 1990 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting closed at 9:18 p.m. CITY CLERK�1 The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of June 19, 1990. 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. 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