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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 06-13 CC MINBook 77/Page 199 06/13/95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 13, 1995 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: Beauchamp, Morrison, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager Tom G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Morrison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 6, 1995 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Mayor Waters presented a certificate to Matt Rios in recognition and commendation for his unselfish act of courage in assisting at the emergency medical scene of two assault victims on April 23, 1995. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMM (101-12-1) Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison, who introduced Ms. Georgia E. Guarano, 410 Harbison Avenue, National City, who explained her interest in serving on the Housing and Community Development Committee and answered questions of the City Council. Book 77/Page 200 06/13/95 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (continued) INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES (101-3-1) Vice Mayor Morrison stated that Mayor Waters had recommended that Mr. Charles Howrey, 305 J Avenue, National City, be re -appointed to the Library Board of Trustees. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Peoples administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Howrey. Vice Mayor Morrison turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda and had National City Fire Chief Kimble provide a report on the fire that had destroyed St. Anthony's Church yesterday afternoon. Councilman Beauchamp announced that Milo Wood had passed away today. PUBLIC HEARINGS NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (411-1-7) 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Redevelopment Plan for the National City Redevelopment Project as amended and the Final Environmental Impact Report related thereto. (A joint public hearing of the City Council and the Community Development Commission of the City of National City, CA); and Public Hearing under Section 33355 of the California Community Redevelopment Law. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council open the public hearing, take testimony, consider CDC Resolution and then continue the hearing to June 20, 1995, wherein responses will be provided to the comments received at this hearing. Book 77/Page 201 06/13/95 NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (411-1-7) Mayor Waters followed the Joint Public Hearing Procedures (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). City Attorney Eiser provided a brief explanation of the purpose of the meeting and made a statement regarding those Commission/City Council Members who will be abstaining from participation in the Joint Public Hearing and consideration of the Amendment due to a potential conflict of interest; thereafter, the Commission convened for the purpose of approving a resolution transmitting the Amended Redevelopment Plan and the Commission's Report to the City Council. He then requested that Fair Political Practices Commission document numbers A-93-076 and A-95-081 be entered into the record (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The Community Development Commission was called to order at 7:12 p.m. ROLL CALL Commission members present: Beauchamp, Morrison, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. The Community Development Commission approved their Resolution No. 95-37, A "RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS AMENDED AND APPROVING ITS REPORT TO NATIONAL CITY'S CITY COUNCIL AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE AMENDED PLAN AND THE REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL." Mayor Waters declared the Joint Public Hearing open and provided introductory remarks. Book 77/Page 202 06/13/95 NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (continued) Executive Director Desrochers made a brief summary presentation, introduced Jim Simon who was prepared to respond to any technical questions on the proposed redevelopment plan and Phil Martin who was prepared to respond to any questions on the EIR. Mr. Martin provided a brief overview of the EIR process, actions taken and responded to questions of the Council/Commission. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of entering the documents into the record of the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters then requested the record of any written protests be entered into the record. City Clerk Peoples indicated that two written protests had been received as follows: 1. Dated April 27, 1995, received June 1, 1995 from William N. Thornton Jr. and Norma J. Thornton, 4644 Alamo Drive, San Diego in opposition regarding their parcel numbers 559-076-04, 559-076-05, 559- 085-13, 559-085-08, 559-034-15. 2. Dated June 1, 1995 from June Simon, 220 E. 9th Street, National City, in opposition regarding her home at 220 E. 9th Street. The Mayor then read into the record a letter of support for the National City Redevelopment Project from the National City Chamber of Commerce. TESTIMONY: Janice Corn, 4429 Loma Paseo, Bonita, CA spoke in opposition to the item. Ted Godshalk, 2143 Cleveland Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the inclusion of single family homes in Eminent Domain under the proposed redevelopment plan or as an option, eminent domain only to be allowed south of W. 23rd Street. Book 77/Page 203 06/13/95 NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (continued) TESTIMONY: John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the item. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the item. Ed Bullock, 1420 McKinley Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the use of eminent domain. Ruben Rubio, 1729 Cleveland Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the redevelopment project but made inquiry regarding a rumored MAAC project. Fabiola Zatarain, 625 K Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to eminent domain. Kathleen Mosley Smith, 2928 N Avenue, National City, made inquiry regarding eminent domain and the areas to be affected. Oscar Zatarain, 320 E. 2nd Street, National City, made inquiry regarding the proposed redevelopment project. Mary Alice Taliak, Executive Director of the National City Chamber of Commerce, 711 A Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the item. Sonny Angel, 34 E. 18th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the item. The Executive Director responded to some of the testimony presented. Council/Commission Members responded to some of the testimony presented. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to close the Public Hearing and adjourn to a joint meeting on June 20, 1995 to consider responses, staff to exclude eminent domain from single family housing units within the proposed area and delete the swap meet site. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Disqualified: Beauchamp, Zarate. Book 77/Page 204 06/13/95 Mayor Waters called a recess. Council left the Council Chambers at 8:24 p.m. Council returned to the Council Chambers at 8:40 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Morrison, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Beauchamp. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Beauchamp. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 1995 (414-1-10) 2. Resolution No. 95-82. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DENYING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TWO RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON PROPERTY DEVELOPED WITH A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 910 "N" AVENUE. (APPLICANT: ALEX C. CAROLINO). (CASE FILE NO. PD- 1994-6)." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 95-82. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Beauchamp. CONTRACT (C90-24) 3. Resolution No. 95-83. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT TO WITH KEESE CONSULTING, INC. AND WILSON ENGINEERING." Book 77/Page 205 06/13/95 CONTRACT (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 95-83. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Beauchamp. CONTRACT (C87-30) 4. Resolution No. 95-84. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH MCDONALD TRANSIT ASSOCIATES, INC." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 95-84. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Beauchamp. Councilman Beauchamp arrived in the Council Chambers at 8:43 p.m. OLD BUSINESS SEWER CAPACITY/FEES ADMIN (901-1-4) 5. SUBJECT: Delay in National City Billing for Sewer Services. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council note and file. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of the delay in the billing for sewer services. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 206 06/13/95 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 6. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #47. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $828,712.90 (Warrant Nos. 134647 through 134712 inclusive excepting 134664) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $401,893.63. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Ratification of Demands and Certification of Payroll. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (403-10-3) 7. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 8-95 approving a Conditional Use Permit for an ambulance service at 2606 Transportation Avenue, Suite A. (Case File No. CUP-1995-3). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the application. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the. Notice of Decision be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1995 (204-1-10) 8. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of April 30, 1995. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept and file the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the re ort be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. Book 77/Page 207 06/13/95 FINANCE-INVESTMENTS/POLICY (204-2-1) 9. SUBJECT: Phased withdrawal of voluntary participants from San Diego County pooled investment fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council receive and file the phased withdrawal of voluntary participants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters stated that the San Diego Union had printed an interesting story on May 23rd pertaining to the Code Enforcement Officer for the City of San Diego assigned to the downtown area. It stated that each officer works an average of 300 cases per year. In National City, our Code Enforcement Officer, Jack Kearney, averages 560 cases per year, nearly double that of San Diego. The Mayor then stated that he had received a letter from Myrtle Rudesill of Sweetwater Road which contained a false statement purportedly made by him. CITY COUNCIL METROPOLITAN TRANSIT BOARD ADMIN (101-14-1) 10. SUBJECT: MTDB Rate Increase. TESTIMONY: Freddy Rios, National City Transit, responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, to direct Councilman Beauchamp to vote against the proposed increase. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. Book 77/Page 208 06/13/95 Councilman Beauchamp then advised the Council that Assemblywoman Ducheny was sponsoring Senate Bill #998 for the San Diego Railroad Authority allowing for a Joint Powers Authority to be established among specified entities in the San Diego area for reactivation of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway Projects. Councilman Inzunza spoke regarding the great loss to the community of St. Anthony's Church and requested the Council, as leaders of the community, help to rebuild the church. Councilwoman Zarate expressed her disdain with personal attacks being made on other Council members. Councilman Morrison echoed Councilman Inzunza and Councilwoman Zarate's comments. He then stated that a positive of the Chula Vista Food 4 Less store was the clean-up of the property behind the store of the habitat of urban outdoorsmen and requested staff look into the resurfacing of Olive Street after work was done by the water company. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke regarding the bad appearance of blue tarps at the swap meet as seen from the freeway and requested Council and City Staff RSVP to their invitations for the upcoming PACE Workshop/Community Exchange Program on June 22 and 23, 1995, beginninng at 8:30 a.m. in the National City Community Center. John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke regarding the maintenance of a fire hydrant in front of St. Anthony's Church. Ed Bullock, 1420 McKinley, National City, requested a waiver of permits for the reconstruction of St. Anthony's Church. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn to a Finance Committee Meeting - June 16, 1995 - 12 noon - Large Conference Room, Civic Center. Next Regular City Council Meeting - June 20, 1995- Council Chambers, Civic Center. ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 9:35 p.m. Book 77/Page 209 06/13/95 CITY CLE The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of June 20, 1995. MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 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.