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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 10-30 CC MINBook 77/Page 356 10/30/95 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 30, 1995 The adjourned Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Daniels, Desrochers, Eiser, Kimble, McCabe, Myers, Post. Others present: John Ball (Ball Oldsmobile), Weldon Donaldson (President of National City Mile of Cars Assn.) and George Webster (Webster Pontiac). ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the Council Chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. The adjourned Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Daniels, Desrochers, Eiser, Kimble, McCabe, Myers, Post. Others present: John Ball (Ball Oldsmobile), Weldon Donaldson (President of National City Mile of Cars Assn.) and George Webster (Webster Pontiac). COUNCIL NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS (102-3-1) STREET/ "A" AVENUE ISSUES (903-18-1) Book 77/Page 357 10/30/95 SUBJECT: "A" Avenue Issues. (continued) Mayor Waters gave a brief explanation of the intent of the Workshop Meeting, and read a list of complaints received in his office from A Avenue residents (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk). The list of complaints was discussed as follows: 1. BIG TRUCKS (LOADING AND UNLOADING CARS). SUBJECT: Concerns discussed included blocking of traffic on A Avenue, damage to streets, noise, and fumes from trucks left running while unloading. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to refer this item to Staff for study. 2. SPEAKER NOISE PAST 10:00 P.M. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, 1Q request of the auto dealerships that speakers be used no later than 10 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. 3. THE RELEASING OF HELIUM BALLOONS. TESTIMONY: Martin Torres, 1943 "A" Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the release of helium balloons on Sundays. ACTION: No action taken. 4. THE DRAIN (POURING ANTI -FREEZE, OIL). SUBJECT: Site contaminants and street elevation. TESTIMONY: John Ball, representing Ball Oldsmobile, 1935 National City Blvd., National City, spoke regarding the drain and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to refer to Staff the problem of site contaminants (must be dealt with on -site) and Street elevation (could be corrected by installation of curb/gutters and low flow�torm drain). Book 77/Page 358 10/30/95 5. PAINTING THE CARS (FUMES, MIST FROM PAINT ON RESIDENTS CARS). SUBJECT: Spray painting done outside paint booths. TESTIMONY: National City Fire Chief Randy Kimble spoke regarding this issue, answered questions of the Council, and stated that the Fire Department would respond to citizen's complaints. David Ventimiglia, 140 E. 28th St., National City, suggested the use of down draft systems in paint booths. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, Staff to send a letter to the dealer to cease and desist spray painting outside of the paint booths. Carried by unanimous vote. 6. CURB ON BALL'S SIDE OF 20TH STREET. SUBJECT: Safety issue with pedestrians walking in street (no curb, gutter or sidewalk). TESTIMONY: Martin Torres, 1943 "A" Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the safety issue. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to refer to Staff to continue to try to negotiate with Ball Oldsmobile for easement. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Weldon Donaldson, President of the National City Mile of Cars Association, addressed the Council and the citizens present and answered questions on all of the issues listed. 7. AUCTIONS ON MONDAY MORNINGS (8:00-12:00 A.M.) TESTIMONY: Rita Hernandez, 2113 "A" Avenue, National City, reported that auctions were no longer taking place. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to refer this item to Staff for monitoring. Book 77/Page 359 10/30/95 8. FIXING THE STREETS --REPAVING (FIX THE HOLES MADE BY BIG TRUCKS). NOTE: This item was discussed under Item # 1. 9. "NO PARKING" TICKETS ARE NOT BEING ISSUED. TESTIMONY: John Mournian, 1721 "B" Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the issue. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to refer this item to Staff to obtain parking statistics from the Police Department. 10. CURB PAINTED RED IN FRONT OF MRS. THOMPSON'S HOUSE. TESTIMONY: Loida Thompson, 2122 "A" Avenue, National City, requested the installation of a red curb in front of her residence, as trucks parking in front block her driveway. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to refer this item to the Traffic Safety Committee for feasibility determination. Carried by unanimous vote. 11. TRASH FROM DEALERSHIP IN OUR YARDS. SUBJECT: Trash from dealerships, particularly in public area of the cul-de-sac on 31 st Street. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to refer this item to the Public Works Director to immediately clean the public area on 31 st Street, and to the Planning Director for code enforcement action. 12. KEEP THE TREES ALIVE AND PLANTED ALONG THE STREETS. TESTIMONY: CDC Executive Director Paul Desrochers answered questions of the Council. Forbes Mournian, 2721 "B" Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council as to whether there is an ordinance requiring business owners to maintain landscaping. Book 77/Page 360 10/30/95 12. KEEP THE TREES ALIVE AND PLANTED ALONG THE STREETS. (continued) TESTIMONY: David Ventimiglia, 140 E. 28th Street, National City, stated that residents are not aware that they are required to maintain the landscaping. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to refer this item to Staff for study. 13. WE DO NOT WANT SIDEWALKS PUT IN FRONT OF OUR HOUSES. TESTIMONY: Linda Kimball, representing the property owner at 2122 "A" Avenue, National City, made inquiry of Council as to whether or not the street was going to be widened; if not, property owners may be willing to discuss installation of sidewalks. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to refer this item to Staff. 14. WE DO NOT WANT THE SALESMEN SPEEDING IN FRONT OF OUR HOUSES. TESTIMONY: Martin Torres, 1943 "A" Avenue, National City, expressed concerns regarding the speeding by dealers and mechanics on "A" Avenue. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to refer this item to Staff to communicate safety concerns with the dealers. 15. STOP THE DELIVERY TRUCKS FROM HONKING THEIR HORN ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. TESTIMONY: Weldon Donaldson, President of the National City Mile of Cars Assn., answered questions of the Council. Ernesto Lozano, 2005 "A" Avenue, National City, John Mournian, 2721 "B" Avenue, National City; Fu Wen Ko, 275 "A" Avenue, National City; and Rita Hernandez, 2113 "A" Avenue, National City, all expressed their concern with the problem. Book 77/Page 361 10/30/95 15. STOP THE DELIVERY TRUCKS FROM HONKING THEIR HORN ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. (continued) ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to refer this item to the Planning Director to communicate with the Mile of Cars regarding the honking of horns. 16. WE DO NOT WANT THE CLOSING OF 27TH STREET. TESTIMONY: Maybelle Reed, 140 E. 27th Street, presented the Mayor with photographs, and a petition with 65 signatures (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) opposing the closing 27th of Street. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was that this item will be addressed at a Public Hearing to be held on November 14, 1995 at the 7 p.m. Council meeting. 17. STREET SWEEPER LEAVES THE STREET THE SAME (NO USE OF WATER TO CLEAN). ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to refer this item to the Public Works Director for review. 18. THE GARDENERS FOR BALL LEAVE A MESS AFTER THEY FINISH CUTTING THE GRASS. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to direct Staff to work with Ball Oldsmobile to rectify the problem. 19. REMOVE OR FIX THE HOUSE ON BLOCKS ON 19TH AND A AVENUE. TESTIMONY: Alex McLintock, 2038 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed his opinion on the item. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to consider this item at the November 7. 1995 Council meeting. Book 77/Page 362 10/30/95 20. MAKE A DESIGNATED PARKING AREA FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF BALL. TESTIMONY: Planning Director Roger Post reported that there are 36 parking spaces for employees, with an estimated one-half being used by employees, with the rest for storage of new cars, etc. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to instruct Staff to determine where the required employeeparking is located, how many employees there are, and how many use the parking. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Ernesto Hernandez, 2113 "A" Avenue, National City, spoke on the issue. 21. NO CURBS AND SIDEWALKS. NOTE: This item was discussed earlier, under Item #13. 22. NO ALLEYS. SUBJECT: Unpaved and paper alleys. TESTIMONY: David Ventimiglia, 140 E. 28th Street, National City, spoke on the need to pave alleys. Lavonna Bucek, 121 E. 20th St., National City, requested that the alley between A & B Avenues near her home be paved. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, IQ refer this item to Staff for study of the alloys between 18th & 30th Street, and National City Blvd. to D Avenue, with the intention of vacating paper alleys and that non -paved alleys be paved, with priority given to those closest to "A" Avenue. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Annie Camacho, 1937 "A" Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the Mile of Cars. Billy Hilger, 2023 "A" Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the issue. Alex McLintock, 2038 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed his opinion on the item. Book 77/Page 363 10/30/95 Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 8:44 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 8:46 p.m. 23. HUMPS NEED EXTENDED. SUBJECT: The need to replace speed bumps with speed humps that extend across the street. TESTIMONY: David Ventimiglia, 140 E. 28th Street, National City, expressed concern with the liability of speed bumps. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to refer this item to Staff to study replacing speed bumps with speed humps. 24. TWO LOTS WERE PURCHASED FOR EMPLOYEE'S PARKING ALONG A AVENUE, NONE ARE USED. NONE: This item was discussed earlier, under Item #20. TESTIMONY: George Webster, Webster Pontiac, 2601 National City Blvd., National City, answered questions of the Council and addressed those present. Council requested that the City Manager bring back a complete report in thirty days, with interim reports as available. TESTIMONY: David Hernandez, 2959 Ridgeway Drive, National City, an automobile transport driver, requested secure loading zones due to the theft of automobiles from transport trucks during delivery. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - November 7, 1995 - 4:00 p.m - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 9:01 p.m. Book 77/Page 363 10/30/95 . ' \ A. OAAJ,)\D :2t`4 ' CITY CLE The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 7, 1995. 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.