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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 08-14 CC MINBook 72/Page 127 08/14/90 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 14, 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 Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7. 1990 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. PRESENTATIONS LIONS CLUB George Hood, 1521 E. 22nd Street, National City, President of the Lions Club read into the record two letters he received regarding the 4th of July Carnival. (Copies on file in the Office of the City Clerk). He then presented a check to Chief Knee for the Police Department Reserves for $800.00. REDEVELOPMENT Mayor Waters introduced William J. Barkett, 864 Prospect St., La Jolla, who gave an update on the 8th and National City Boulevard Downtown Development Project. He reported that agreements with the contractors are in the final stages of being resolved. A construction crew is being mobilized and the job will be put out for re -bid. The job is still expected to be open on schedule between March and April of 1991. He then answered the Council's questions. The Mayor made an announcement that at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 19, 1990, the United Methodist Church at the corner of Alleghany and Reo Drive will host a Professional Choir from the Phillipines. The donations will go to help the earthquake victims in the Phillipines. Item No. 6 was heard at this time. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CODE ENFORCEMENT 6. SUBJECT: Letter from residents regarding the business, "Seafood City" located at 1420 Plaza Boulevard. TESTIMONY: Marion Cooper, 1313 "N" Avenue, National City, spoke to the issue of the smell of fish remains drifting up into the neighborhoods and causing a nuisance and requested assistance in eliminating the problem. Tennyson Jarrett, 1335 "N" Avenue, National City, said he had checked the situation out and found plastic bags in open dumpsters. He spoke to the owner who has requested additional trash pickup which still has not eliminated the problem. He requested the Councils' assistance in resolving the problem. City Manager McCabe informed the residents of the Staffs actions to resolve the problem. Mr. Carlos Go, part owner of Seafood City, 7096 Bullock Drive, San Diego, explained that they had purchased special equipment prior to opening to ensure all odors were taken care of. Since their opening, the equipment has failed several times. They requested the manufacturer repair the equipment which they have done on two occasions. They have also hired one person to handle nothing but garbage from daily opening until closing. They have daily garbage pickup including Sundays. He then answered Councils' questions. General discussion followed with several solutions offered, to -wit: To request the landlord to enclose the dumpster with a drain into the sewer line. Insulation on roof generators, dumpsters cleaned off -site and replaced by Edco. The Mayor at this point requested Staff look into and address the installation of refrigeration units and their enclosures as they tend to disrupt the neighborhoods. Book 72/Page 128 08/14/90 Tennyson Jarrett expressed appreciation for the Councils' time and assistance in this matter. Marion Cooper thanked the Council also. Carlos Go agreed to cease cleaning the bins on -site and arrange for Edco to dump off -site and provide sealed, clean bins. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, refer that particular matter (code & zoning protections thatmight be incorporated for fish -type operations to protect the neighborhoods) to the Planning Staff and Planning Commission to see if it's their recommendation that we tighten that up and incorporate some controls in any future use. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amendment to the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map from RS-3-GP-TZ (CG-PD) to RM-1-PUD and Specific Plan for 175 Residential Condominium Units on the south side of Sweetwater Road, East of Plaza Bonita. (Case File Nos. GP-4-88/ZC-8-88/SP-1-88) (Applicant: L & H Development, Inc.) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, to -wit: 1. Adopt attached environmental findings and certify the final EIR. 2. Approve the proposed general plan amendment, zone change and specific plan, based on findings and conditions listed in Planning Commission Resolution No. 22-90. NOTE: The City Clerk noted that an Affidavit of Mailing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. TESTIMONY: Robert Beecroft, 6286 Landa Drive, San Diego, CA, one of the project owners spoke in favor of the project and answered Councils' questions. Harvey Christensen, Project Architect, 12812 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd., San Diego, explained the project design and its amenities and answered the Councils questions. Councilman Van Deventer left the Council Chambers at 8:36 p.m. Councilman Van Deventer retumed to the Council Chambers at 8:38 p.m. Richard Sanders, 113 Pearl, Laguna Niguel, spoke in opposition to the project. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison, National City, questioned Planning Director Post as to the Planning Commission's vote. Paul Kelpin, 3755 Putter Place, Bonita, expressed his concerns to the project, i.e., swimming pools and the noise levels, lights on the tennis courts, traffic, etc. Art Eltich, 3734 Avenida Palo Verde, Bonita, spoke in opposition to the project. Paige Hardy, 3257 Bonita Mesa Road, Bonita, spoke regarding the noise, sewage and traffic and spoke in opposition to the project. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 8:51 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 8:53 p.m. Laurie Dodson, 3613 Putter Drive, Bonita, expressed concerns for the residents on the hill and their leach systems. Carol Freno, 3703 Alta Loma Drive, Bonita, Director of the Sweetwater Civic Association, spoke in opposition to the project primarily due to the density. A homeowner inquired as to proper drainage and spoke in opposition to the proposed project. Shawn Hayes, 3701 Royal Place Bonita, addressed concerns regarding their leach lines, blocking the view and the over -crowding of the schools. Loren Tomlinson, 3159 Greta Street, Bonita, stated her backyard is where the proposed tennis court is and inquired as to what would happen to her fence, trees and leach lines. Mr. Beecroft answered the Councils' questions and made closing remarks. Mr. Christensen answered the Councils questions. William Keamy, 28 Avenida Castilla, Laguna Hills, CA, spoke to the site previously being zoned for commercial. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla in favor of accepting the recommendations of the Planning Commission with the relocation of the Dwimming pool and the tennis courts to Staffs satisfaction and the Public Hearing be closed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Pruitt. Book 72/Page 129 08/14/90 Mayor Waters called a recess at 9:48 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 16,308 and 16,309). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 16,308. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENDORSE THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND HARTSON MEDICAL SERVICES TO NATIONAL MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 16,309. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY'S CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM/REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK." Adopted. See above. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1990 4. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1867 AND SECTION 10.52.010 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES." NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 5. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 06. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $314,519.78 (Warrant Nos. 111831 through 111922 inclusive, excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $491,480.09. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified and the payroll certified. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, jn favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS This Item was heard earlier before Item No. 1. CODE ENFORCEMENT 6. SUBJECT: Letter from residents regarding the business, "Seafood City" located at 1420 Plaza Boulevard. BUDGET FY90-91 7. SUBJECT: Request for donation from Benjamin Gill of the U.S. Rookies Baseball Team to help offset American Team expenditures associated with the annual Goodwill Series to be held in Japan. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, for denial of the r nj Past. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS COUNCIL POLICY 8. SUBJECT: Revised Policy for the sale of Surplus Property, Policy No. 901. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the revised policy. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, jn favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 72/Page 130 08/14/90 CONTRACT 9. SUBJECT: Report on Graffiti Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to go to bid. Bid period 30 days. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, jn favor of report from Parks and Recreation Department to go out to bid. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE REMOVALS 10. SUBJECT: Street Tree removals. RECOMMENDATION: L. H. Weber, removal approved due to raised sidewalk and damage to irrigation system. Replacement required 20-25 ft. north of corner. A. Wallale, denied removal of tree due to sign blockage and shedding of debris, A. Valdez, approved planting 7 trees. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the report be filed. No objection as filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 11. SUBJECT: National City Neighborhood Watch - Kenton/Beimont/Drexel request a TUP to conduct the 10th Annual Block Party on Belmont Street from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 18, 1990. A waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to all conditions and granting the request for a waiver of fees. Conditions are: Police: Public consumption of alcoholic beverages prohibited. Risk Manager: $500,000 General Liability Insurance, with the City named as an additional insured, and a Hold Harmless executed. Public Works: Assuming request is to close street, Public Works will provide barricades on Friday and will retrieve on Monday. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, jn favor. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - City Manager McCabe stated he and his Staff would like to address two items which made the newspaper this week, to -wit: 1. Senior Police Officer Examination - City Manager McCabe stated that a press release had been issued (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) but that some of the facts involved needed to be reiterated. He stated that there were 3 persons present that would like to make a presentation, Police Chief Knee, Personnel Director Schulman and Chairman of the Civil Service Commission Richard Hubbard. He then introduced each of the individuals who spoke to the issue and they answered the Councils questions. 2. ACLU Hotline Report - Chief Knee reported on what the ACLU police abuse hotline percentages were based on and then answered Councils' questions. Mayor Waters read into the record a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Frank King (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) commending the Police Department and Chief Knee for their actions taken on gang activity in their neighborhood. CITY ATTORNEY - BROWN ACT 12. SUBJECT: Impact of State Budget Legislation on Brown Act. City Attorney Eiser stated that his recommendation is that current procedures for posting of Agendas remain unchanged. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to make no change. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - Mayor Waters stated that he had received an Environment Impact Statement from the Navy regarding the impact of the proposed homeporting of four Fast Combat Support ships on the West Coast of the United States. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Waters stated that he had received the first of a series of Fact Sheets designed to keep the City Council informed as to the status of the Nelco situation. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Waters read into the record a memo from Terri Bettencourt, National City Business License Inspector, Revenue and Recovery Department, stating that the LaMesa RV Center had generated taxable sales in National City of $6,742.35. This amount was an increase of $2,127 over the May 1988 sale. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Book 72/Page 131 08/14/90 CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjoumed to 4:00 p.m. - August 21, 1990 - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:47 p.m. b c l „ re �J CITY CLERK The toregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of August 21, 1990. 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