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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 11-13 CC MINBook 72/Page 171 11/13/90 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 13, 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, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager, Gerald Bolint, followed by the invocation by Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 23. 1990 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Van Deventer who introduced Mr. Robert Griner, 628 Buttercup Lane, National City, who explained his interest in being involved in the City Boards and Commissions and answered Councils' questions. The Vice Mayor then turned the meeting back over to the Mayor. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, they be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Dalla left the Council Chambers at 7:04 p.m. Councilman Dalla returned to the Council Chambers at 7:06 p.m. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of November 12 through 18, 1990 to be: "CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to Candice David, 1166 10th Street, Imperial Beach, a representative of the National City Public Library. The Proclamation proclaiming the month of November,1990 to be: "KEEP NATIONAL CITY BEAUTIFUL MONTH," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then gave it to the Assistant City Manager to mail to the appropriate people. ELECTION Lori Anne Peoples, City Clerk, read into the record at the Mayor's request, the absentee ballot count received from the Registrar of Voters at 4:30 p.m. on November 13, 1990. The count was as follows: MAYOR George Waters, 2648 - 38.55% Ralph Inzunza, 2055 - 29.92% Fred Pruitt, 1863 - 27.12% Paul Rinks, 303 - 4.41% COUNCIL MEMBERS Rosalie Zarate, 3141 - 27.47% Michael Dalla, 2694 - 23.56% Ron Morrison, 2369 - 20.72% Jim Ladd, 1498 - 13.10% Ray Duke, 940 - 8.22% Darryl Gorham, 791 - 6.92% PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBDIVISION 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Tentative Subdivision Map to divide three parcels into five parcels on the west side of "D" Avenue, between 2nd and 3rd Streets. (Case File No. S-1-90) (Applicant: Emil Bushed). NOTE: Proof of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to recommend approval. Book 72/Page 172 11/13/90 TESTIMONY: Emil Bushed, Applicant, 657 2nd Avenue said that he would be glad to answer Councils' questions. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of Staffs recommendation subject to all conditions. Motion was withdrawn. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this item be held over for 2 weeks during which time Staff is to meet with the project developers and come back with a scheme for more adeauate parking. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 16,362 through 16,364). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, they be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 16,362. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEWER LINE ON CIVIC CENTER DRIVE." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 16,363. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MAYTIME BAND REVIEW CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR ADVERTISING. Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 4. Resolution No. 16,364. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED QUITCLAIMING A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF 30TH STREET BETWEEN "L" AND EDGEMERE AVENUES TO RIO SWEETWATER INVESTORS, LTD., A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. (APN 563-370-19, 25 and 26). Adopted. See above. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, it be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1990 5. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1867 AND SECTION 10.52.010 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING A LIST OF ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD BE PROHIBITED IN PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, jn favor. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 6. SUBJECT: First International Bank. RECOMMENDATION: It was recommended by the City Attorney that the Council choose a meeting date for a representative of the bank to meet with them in a Workshop meeting. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, to schedule a meeting for December 10. 1990 at 2:30 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL POLICY 7. SUBJECT: City Council Policy - Street Tree Removal and Replacement. **Continued from Council Meeting of 10/23/90** RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 17. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $204,752.62 (Warrant Nos. 113224 through 113280 inclusive, excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends ratification of these warrants. 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. Book 72/Page 173 11/1 3/9 0 WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 18. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $751,043.83 (Warrant Nos. 113282 through 113420 inclusive, excepting none) and, Certification of Payroll in the amount of $429,817.47. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends ratification of these warrants and certification of payroll. NOTE: Vice Mayor Van Deventer stated he would be abstaining on Warrant No. 113354 because it is a refund on a bond to his Company for a project that was completed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Warrants (except 113354) carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 113354 carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 10. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 19. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $113,749.94 (Warrant Nos. 113422 through 113495 inclusive, excepting 113421- 113425-113494). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUBDIVISION 11. SUBJECT: Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Arregui requesting an extension on their lot split at 3140 E. 2nd Street. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Edward Arregui, 3140 E. 2nd, National City, answered Councils' questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, jn favor of the extension. the Arregui's to provide the necessary materials to prepare for the Public Hearing on the variance. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADMIN 1990 12. SUBJECT: Letter regarding designated parking on the east side of "N" Avenue, from 14th Street to 16th Street as permit parking. RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Walter E. Rydberg, 1505 "N" Avenue, National City, spoke in favor of the request. ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council for Staff to proceed with the establishment of a parking district and the City Engineer to update the City Council by November 27. 1990. No vote was taken. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 13. SUBJECT: Letter from W. D. Goree of American Golf Corporation concerning the subject of outside sales at National City Golf Course. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to hold this item over to the December 4. 1990 City Council Meeting (as requested by Mr. Sands). Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DENIAL 14. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 34-90 denying a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of beer and wine within a market at 431 N. Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Cesar Bustamante) (Case File No. CUP-1990-14). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. NOTE: The City Clerk noted that an appeal had been received prior to the deadline and copies had been sent to all City Council members. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, to set for a Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 15. SUBJECT: Report of the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting of September 12, 1990. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Council accept and file the report. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, this item be filed. No objection as filed. Book 72/Page 174 11/13/90 SEWER CONSTRUCTION/MAINT ADMIN 16. SUBJECT: Submission of Revised Sewer Rate Structure and Revenue Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to submit the sewer rate structure and revenue plan to the State Water Resources Control Board. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN 1990 17. SUBJECT: Transfer of excess Traffic Signal Poles, Arms and Heads to our Sister City, Tecate. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends transferring the items to Tecate. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE REMOVALS 1990 18. SUBJECT: Street tree removals and replacements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Jim & Esther Daniel, 2824 'L' Avenue to plant 3 bottlebrush, Esther Neumann, 2321 'N' Avenue to plant 1 tree and SDG&E, 320 'B' Street, San Diego to remove 2 palms because the growth into the electrical lines is creating fire and safety hazards, approval with 2 replacements. SDG&E to pay $15 each for replacements. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 19. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Kiewit Pacific Company requests a TUP to use property in the 1000 block of 32nd Street as a temporary construction yard in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Sweetwater River Channel Improvement Project. The TUP is requested from November 14, 1990 to January 1, 1992 which is the completion date required by contract with the Corps of Engineers. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to all conditions, to -wit: Planning: Submit evidence of coastal permit from Califomia Coastal Commission. Fire: Provide one type 2A:10BC fire extinguisher. Building & Safety: Remove all temporary structures, facilities, equipment and materials and restore site within 30 days of completion of the project, but no later than 1-1-92. Engineering: Obtain a transportation permit for the haul route and post a $5,000 bond or cash deposit with the Engineering Department to guarantee that City streets are kept clean and free of debris. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - Mayor Waters read into the record the response from the Bureau of the Census that stated revised counts will be sent in late November or early December and final counts will be issued in the spring of 1991 after the Census questionnaires have undergone further processing and review. Councilman Dalla left the Council Chambers at 8:33 p.m. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 8:33 p.m. Mayor Waters read into the Record a letter from City resident, Robin Ray to Chief Knee thanking Officer Bilben for his outstanding performance, prompt response and calming presence after Mr. Ray's home was burglarized. Councilman Dalla returned to the Council Chambers at 8:35 p.m. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 8:36 p.m. Mayor Waters stated that December 4, 1990 was set for installation of the Council Members. Mayor Waters also noted that in January the new Zip Code change will go into effect and Departments should remember this when updating their stationary. CITY COUNCIL - Vice Mayor Van Deventer reported to Councilman Dalla, the MTDB Representative, that he had inquiries on the 24th Street Trolley property purchase and people were concerned as to why the area could not be fenced so that the parked cars are protected. They would also like two-way traffic flow returned to Wilson Avenue. Book 72/Page 175 11/13/90 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be adjoumed to 4:00 p.m. - November 20. 1990 - Council Chambers. Civic Center . Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:40 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of November 20, 1990. _t4e / L 1.001- 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.