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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 11-14 CC MINBook 77/Page 375 11/14/95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA November 14, 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, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Berkuti, Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, 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 Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 7, 1995 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda to recognize City Attorney Eiser for his personal contribution to the National City Boys & Girls Club. Mayor Waters then requested Item No. 2 be heard prior to Item No. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (403-10-6) 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit to allow a Mobile Recycling Facility at 901 Euclid Avenue. Applicant: Ralph Orsino, Mobile Recycling Corporation. Case File No.: CUP-1995-8. Book 77/Page 376 11/14/95 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the application be approved based on the findings for approval and subject to the conditions of approval as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution 19-95, with added conditions that the facility be relocated to the north end of the building, adjacent to the loading dock, and that it be screened with an architecturally compatible masonry wall. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Staff's recommendation subject to all conditions of approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1995 (403-10-7) 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit to allow a Mobile Recycling Facility at 3007 Highland Avenue. Applicant: Christy Rael, Environmental Products Corporation. Case File No: CUP-1995-10. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission decision to approve the application based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-95, with an added condition that facility be screened with an architecturally compatible masonry wall. TESTIMONY: Mayor Waters read into the record letters in opposition to the proposed recycling facility received from: 1) Lorraine Van Cleave for Victoria Stowell and Robert Lion, 548 Otis Street, Chula Vista, and 2) Donna Rogozienski, 2837 "M" Avenue, National City. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd St., National City, spoke in opposition. 1 Book 77/Page 377 11/14/95 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1995 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Zarate, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to petition the State to include the Food 4 Less store in the convenience zone that is now the Supersaver zone and apply for an exemption for that zone. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to continue the Public Hearing for 90 days. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET VACATION (902-29-1) 3. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Vacation of the portion of 27th Street, between National City Boulevard and "A" Avenue. Case File No.: SC-1995-2. Applicant: George Webster. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the application. TESTIMONY: Zenaido Villalobos, 2730 "B" Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed closing of 27th Street. F. F. Mournian, 2721 "B" Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed closing of 27th Street. Mrs. F. F. Mournian, 2721 "B" Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed closing of 27th Street. John S. Mournian, 2721 "B" Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed closing of 27th Street. Larry Cox, Manager of an apartment complex at 303 E. 27th St., National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed closing of 27th Street. Roy Metcalf, Controller of Tri City Paint, 190 E. 27th St., National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed closing of 27th Street and had the Mayor read into the record a note of decision for People v San Rafael (1928) 95 CA 733, 273 P 138 (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Book 77/Page 378 11/14/95 STREET VACATION (continued) Mayor Waters read into the record a letter received from Ralph R. King in opposition to the proposed closing of 27th Street and stated that a petition had been received from residents in opposition to the vacation of any city street between 18th and 30th on A Avenue, National City Boulevard to D Avenue (copies on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Lane Pearson, owner of Colonial Dodge, 2829 National City Boulevard, National City, spoke in support of the proposed closing of 27th Street. George Webster, owner of Webster Pontiac, 2601 National City Boulevard, National City, spoke in support of the proposed closing of 27th Street and explained why the request was made and the thoughts behind it (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). ACTION: Motion by Waters. seconded by Inzunza, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to not vacate 27th Street based on the recommended findings for denial. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. REVENUE & TAXATION ADMIN (205-2-1) 4. Resolution No. 95-159. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SUPPORTING ACTION TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT DISTRIBUTION FORMULA FOR PROPOSITION 172 FUNDS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution supporting a review and discussion regarding the distribution of Proposition 172 funds within San Diego County. Book 77/Page 379 11/14/95 REVENUE & TAXATION ADMIN (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the approval of Resolution No. 95-159. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C-94-24) 5. Resolution No. 95-160. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH R. E. STAITE ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE HARBOR DRIVE BRIDGES." SPECIFICATION NO. 1028. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the change order. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the approval of Resolution No. 95-160. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN 1995 (801-4-6) 6. Resolution No. 95-161. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 017 TO LOCAL AGENCY - STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL - AID PROJECT NO. 11-5066." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize the Mayor to sign both copies of the Program Supplement Agreement with CalTrans; direct the City Clerk to insert the Resolution number and date in the spaces provided on the first page of each agreement and to return both copies of the agreement with a copy of the resolution to the Engineering Department to Cameron Berkuti. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the approval of Resolution No. 95-161. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 380 11/14/95 DEEDS AND EASEMENTS (D-95-8) 7. Resolution No. 95-162. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES WITH CHULA VISTA TOWN CENTER ASSOCIATES, LP." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the approval of Resolution No. 95-162. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. MUNICIPAL CODE 1995 (506-2-10) 8. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1883, AND SECTION 1.20.010 (A) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." OLD BUSINESS TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN 1995 (801-4-6) 9. SUBJECT: Delay of Traffic Signal Installation at Brisbane and 4th Avenue. (Dixieline/Highland Avenue) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended direction from the City Council on whether they will consider a delay on the installation of the traffic signal. TESTIMONY: None. Book 77/Page 381 11/14/95 TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN 1995 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, tQ approve the delay requested by the developer to November 21, 1995. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 10. SUBJECT: Warrant Register # 19. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $404,474.56 (Warrant Nos. 136436 through 136508 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, 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. POLITICAL SUPPORT (102-4-1) 11. SUBJECT: Consider authorizing letter in support of rehearing in Santa Clara County Local Transportation Authority v. Guardino. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended direction from the City Council. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Waters, in favor of authorizing the City Attorney send a letter in support of a rehearing on behalf of the Mayor and Council, Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 382 11/14/95 COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 12. SUBJECT:: Request to use 1925 Seagraves fire apparatus. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended City Council to approve the following: 1. Use of the 1925 Seagraves fire apparatus for parade on November 18, 1995 at the Plaza Bonita Shopping Center. 2. Approve the special rider (Santa Claus) on the fire apparatus. 3. Approve driver options 1 - 3 (Option 1: Overtime call back for two personnel. Approximate amount: $135.00. Option 2: If Fire Department staffing permits, on duty personnel will be utilized at no additional cost. Option 3: The National City Firefighters' Association agrees to provide off duty drivers at no cost in exchange for support of the Spirit of the Holidays Program). NOTE: Fire Chief Kimble stated that the National City Firefighters' Association had agreed to provide an off duty driver at no cost. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN 1995 (414-1-10) 13. SUBJECT:: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-95 approving a planned development permit for an adult school and zone variance to allow parking within the 10 foot front yard setback and a portion of the building within the 5 foot exterior side yard setback at the northwest corner of 24th Street and Wilson Avenue. Applicant: Martinez, Cutri & McCardle. Case File Nos.: PD-1995-5/Z-1995-3 RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision to approve the planned development permit and zone variance applications. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Notice of Decision be accepted and filed, No objection as filed. Book 77/Page 383 11/14/95 CLAIM (501-1-115) 14. SUBJECT: Claim for damages: Rosalia Pifion. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to deny the claim and refer it to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIM (501-1-115) 15. SUBJECT: Claim for damages: Willie Abram. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to deny the claim and refer it to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate, Councilman Inzunza and Vice Mayor Morrison commended the National City Police Department, National City Fire Department, Lowrider Council and Richard Sherman for holding a successful toy drive without incident last weekend. Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City, added comment on the event and thanked the Mayor, Council and City Departments for their support. Book 77/ Page 384 11/14/95 CITY COUNCIL (continued) Vice Mayor Morrison requested staff definition on what the policy is going to be on TUP's to avoid the Council being caught in situations where the request is different from the documentation provided, etc. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alda West, 315 E. 3rd St., National City, thanked the Mayor and Council for their support in allowing the car clubs to have the toy drive. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd St., National City, thanked the Mayor and Council and Richard Sherman for their support of the Spirit of the Holidays. She then reported on her trip to San Francisco to participate in the workshop "Trainer of Trainers" on behalf of the Committee to Reclaim Our Neighborhoods and invited all present to attend their meeting at the National City Community Center tomorrow evening, November 15, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Waters recognized Frank Chenelle, National City representative on the San Diego Water Board, and First Lady Victoria Waters, who were present in the audience. CLOSED SESSION: Closed Session - Personnel Matters - Government Code Section 54957. ACTION: Moved by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54957. Carried by unanimous vote. Council Members left the Council Chambers at 9:37 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 10:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Book 77/ Page 385 11/14/95 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - November 21, 1995 - 4:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:00 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 21, 1995. / td- t - d re . e(z 7/'- --- 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.