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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 11-07 CC MINBook 77/Page 364 11/07/95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA November 7, 1995 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Beauchamp, Morrison. 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 Assistant City Manager Bolint. Beauchamp arrived in the Council Chambers at 4:03 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 24, 1995 and the Minutes of the adjourned Workshop Meeting of October 30, 1995 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (403-9-12) 1. Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit for a Mobile Recycling Facility at 1240 East Plaza Boulevard. Applicant: 20/20 Recycle Centers. Case File No. CUP-1994-13. Continued from Council Meeting of 10/3/95. Book 77/Page 365 11/07/95 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council Close the Public Hearing and file the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to close the public hearing and in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. CONTRACT (C92-29) 2. Public Hearing on Honeywell, Inc., Comprehensive Energy Conservation Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council hold a Public Hearing and take testimony. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to close the public hearing and in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. PARKING ADMIN 1995 (801-2-15) 3. Resolution No. 95-154. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF ONE ON -STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 336 "D" AVENUE, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the approval of Resolution No. 95-154. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. Book 77/Page 366 11/07/95 CONTRACT (C95-15) 4. Resolution No. 95-155. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS. (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 94-9) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the approval of Resolution No. 95-155. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. CONTRACT (C92-29) 5 (a). Resolution No. 95-156. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A HOME AND BUILDING CONTROL AGREEMENT AND A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HONEYWELL, INC. AND A CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT TO LA SALLE NATIONAL BANK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND STAFF TO EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the approval of Resolution No. 95-156. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. CONTRACT (C95-34) 5 (b). Resolution No. 95-157. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A POWER TO SAVE INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the resolution. Book 77/Page 367 11/07/95 CONTRACT (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the approval of Resolution No. 95-157. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. BUILDING PERMIT ADMIN (405-2-1) 6. Resolution No. 95-158. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY GRANTING A PERMIT TO MOVE A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council grant authorization to issue the permit to move the dwelling subject to City approval of plans showing compliance with all applicable regulations and standards as reflected in the attached plan check corrections. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the approval of Resolution No. 95-158. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinances be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. MUNICIPAL CODE 1995 (506-2-10) / ZONING 1995 (506-1-10) 7. Ordinance No. 95-2098. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SIGNS, ADVERTISING BANNERS, FLAGS, BUNTING AND PAINTED WALL SIGNS, AS WELL AS APPEAL RIGHTS FOR SIGN -RELATED VIOLATIONS AND AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE NATIONAL CITY LAND USE CODE. CASE FILE NO. A-1995-2." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Ordinance be adopted. Book 77/Page 368 11/07/95 MUNICIPAL CODE 1995/ ZONING 1995 (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Ordinance No. 95-2098. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. DSG/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SELECTION PROCEDURES (430-2-1) 8. Ordinance No. 95-2099. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRMS." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve and adopt the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Ordinance No. 95-2099. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Morrison. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ROUTE 54 PLANNING ADMIN (803-2-1) 9. SUBJECT: Letter from Dudley Crawford requesting a public hearing on the re -opening of Cagle Street. TESTIMONY: Dudley Crawford, 3312 Bonita Height Lane, Bonita, CA, spoke in support of his request. Vice Mayor Morrison arrived in the Council Chambers at 4:20 p.m. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was for staff to contact the post office to assist in the situation. PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT ADMIN (102-1-1) 10. SUBJECT: Letter from Frank Scott regarding reported problems on Bucky Lane. Book 77/Page 369 11/07/95 PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT ADMIN (continued) TESTIMONY: Frank Scott, 905 Bucky Lane, National City, spoke regarding a problem house in his neighborhood. Divera Scott, 905 Bucky Lane, National City, spoke regarding the problem house in the neighborhood, the large amount of vehicle traffic to and from this house, their lack of trash service and other related issues. Karen Witherspoon -Mitchell, representing her parents who live across the street from the problem house, expressed her concerns with the activities going on at the house and the endangerment to her family. Carlos Angeles, 923 Bucky Lane, National City expressed his concerns with the problem house and activities going on at it. Alice Hill, 906 Bucky Lane, National City, expressed concerns with the trash generated from the problem house, car traffic, gun shots etc., and requested assistance regarding a tree on private property (Summit Apartments) that was affecting her property. Bill Croce, 911 Bucky Lane, National City, expressed his concerns with the activity at the problem house and the effect on the neighborhood. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to refer the concerns expressed to the City Manager, City Attorney and Acting Police Chief for further action. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 11. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #17. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $198,373.24 (Warrant Nos. 136276 through 136356 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. Book 77/Page 370 11/07/95 WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Ratification of Demands. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 12. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #18. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $440,797.18 (Warrant Nos. 136358 through 136434 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $440,797.18. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, 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. TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN (801-4-6) 13. SUBJECT: Delay of traffic signal installation at Brisbane and 4th Avenue (Dixieline/Highland Avenue). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended direction from the Council on whether they will consider a delay on the installation of the traffic signal. NOTE: Councilman Beauchamp stated he would be abstaining from participation on this item as he has business with the developer. TESTIMONY: Glen Daigle, representing Gatlin Development, spoke in support of the request and responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, to hold this item over to the November 14, 1995 agenda to allow staff to gather additional information. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. Book 77/Page 371 11/07/95 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 14. SUBJECT: Request for use of the Community building for National City's Municipal Employees' dinner/dance Christmas party. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the use of the Community Building, with payment of the custodial fee of $111.70, and provision of insurance acceptable to the Risk Manager, approve the selling of alcohol for the event subject to obtaining an ABC permit. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the request. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. Abstaining: None. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 15. SUBJECT: Requested use of Community building and its parking lot on Saturday, November 18, 1995 by the Mexican Cultural Institute of San Diego to hold a Health Fair. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve the use of the facility as requested, subject to provision of insurance acceptable to Risk Manager, and security provisions acceptable to the Police Chief. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the request. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Morrison. Abstaining: None. BUILDING PERMIT ADMIN (405-2-1) 16. SUBJECT: Request of Alex McLintock for additional extension of Building Permits for construction at 1835 and 1837 "A" Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the City Council select one of the alternative actions specified in the attached report. TESTIMONY: Alex McLintock, 2038 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke in support of his request and responded to questions of the Council. Book 77/Page 372 11/07/95 BUILDING PERMIT ADMIN (continued) ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of granting Mr. McLintock an additional 30 days to obtain a required inspection appraisal and required permits. Carried by unanimous vote. CASA DE SALUD ADMIN (702-09-01) 17. SUBJECT: Casa de Salud renovation project - Status Update. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended this as an information item for Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 18. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - San Diego Low Rider Association and the National City Police Department Toys for Tots/Car Show. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for waiver of the $345.00 processing fee. TESTIMONY: Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City, spoke in support of the request and responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the request subject to compliance with all conditions of staff, and grant the waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. FIRE DEPT ADMIN (305-1-1) / TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 1995 (203-1-11) 19. SUBJECT: Request by the National City Firefighters' Association for: (1) Use of the 1925 Seagraves Fire truck; (2) Waiver of T.U.P fees and insurance requirement. Book 77/Page 373 11/07/95 FIRE DEPT ADMIN/ TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 1995 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended to approve request as submitted. TESTIMONY: Bob Medina, representing the National City Firefighter's Association, spoke in support of the request and responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters thanked the Star News for their accurate coverage of the Crime Report and their positive article on the National City Boys & Girls Club. He then stated that he had received a letter from Congressman Filner assuring him that he would not support any proposal that would interfere with the Marina plans. Mayor Waters then commented on the success of the Free Trash Haul Day. CITY COUNCIL SAN DIEGO ASSOC OF GOVTS ADMIN 1995 (105-1-5) 20. SUBJECT: Verbal report on SANDAG accomplishments. Councilwoman Zarate provided the Council with copies of a 1995 Year-end Legislative Wrap-up (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk). She then invited all present to attend a SANDAG workshop on "Livable Communities" to be held in the Winn Room at the Coronado Library on November 17, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. Book 77/Page 374 11/07/95 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ADMIN (104-2-1) 21. SUBJECT: Verbal follow-up on report of Cities Conference. Assistant City Manager Bolint presented a brief verbal overview of the workshops he attended at the League Conference and the legislative sessions. Councilman Beauchamp reported on the voting items and the process followed. Councilwoman Zarate stated that Ken Fabricatore would be available to present a workshop on the California Constitution Revision if Council so desired. He has presented this for SANDAG. Vice Mayor Morrison reported that at the Free Trash Haul Day one hundred 40-cubic-yard bins were filled, and reminded everyone that this Saturday, November 11, 1995, a free Hazardous Waste Haul Day is being held at 32nd and Tidelands Avenue in National City. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) - National Police Officer's Association, et al. v. City of National City, et al. ACTION: Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Carried by unanimous vote. Council Members left the Council Chambers at 6:50 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 7:17 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Book 77/Page 374 11/07/95 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - November 14, 1995 - 7:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:19 p.m. (Li`''''gtaiLL1) CITY CLE The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 7, 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.