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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 01-09 CC MINBook 78/Page 1 01/09/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA •JANUARY 9, 1996 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: 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 Zarate. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 12, 1995 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters requested a deviation from the Agenda and recognized the accomplishments of the Sweetwater High School Boy's Soccer Team, which reached the CIF Division II final game last year. He then provided a verbal overview of their accomplishments (written copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). He then introduced Coach Lopez who introduced several members of the Girls Soccer Team and the Boy's Soccer Team. The team members presented Council and Staff with a Soccer Devil pin. Book 78/Page 2 01/09/96 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (101-4-1) Mayor Waters recommended that Mr. Ed Bodge be appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee for a full term ending December 31, 1998. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Peoples administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Bodge. SWEETWATER AUTHORITY (101-22-1) Mayor Waters recommended that Ms. Sue Jarrett be re -appointed to the Sweetwater Authority Board for a full term ending December 31, 1999. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Peoples administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Jarrett. Mayor Waters read into the record a list of Sweetwater Authority projects constructed in National City from 1992-93 through 1995-96 totaling $4,637,200. which Mrs. Jarrett had voted to support (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1995 (403-10-5) 1. Continued Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit for a Cellular Communications Facility with a 65 foot high monopole at 12 N. Euclid Avenue. (Case File No. CUP-1995-4). (Applicant: Airtouch Cellular). NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Book 78/Page 3 01/09/96 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1995 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the project with the monopole as shown in Alternative 1 attached to the agenda. TESTIMONY: Kevin McGee, Government Relations Manager, Airtouch Cellular, 5355 Mira Sorrento Place, Suite 500, San Diego, spoke in support of the requested Conditional Use Permit and responded to questions of the Council. Henry Cosio, 37 N. "U" Avenue, National City, made inquiry as to whether a guarantee could be given as to the EMF safety of the proposed monopole. Martin Cervantes, 33 N. "T" Avenue, National City, declined to speak but submitted a speakers slip in opposition to the proposed monopole. Robert Saito, 125 N. "U" Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed monopole. Kevin McGee and Michael Koneg, Director of Engineering for Airtouch Cellular, responded to public comments and questions of the Council. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Beauchamp, in favor of the requested Conditional Use Permit with the inclusion of an anti -scaling device. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to deny the request for a Conditional Use Permit re_c_onom- ndedfin ings for denial including the concerns for EMF safety. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by lnzunza, the Non Consent Resolutions be heard by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 4 01/09/96 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) CONTRACT (C95-24) 2. Resolution No. 96-1. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ON EUCLID AVENUE FROM 16TH TO 22ND STREETS. (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 94-4)." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the resolution authorizing the acceptance of work and the filing of the notice of completion. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 96-1. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C96-1) 3. Resolution No. 96-2. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR FUNDING OF THE FEDERALLY MANDATED STORM WATER MONITORING PROGRAM (1995- 96)." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council adopt the Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to enter into an agreement with the City of San Diego, as Principal Permittee, for conducting joint storm water monitoring program for an estimated not -to -exceed cost of $8,044. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 96-2. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 5 01/09/96 REDEVELOPMENT/PINE SUMMIT APARTMENTS (411-1-8) 4. Resolution No. 96-3. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE MORTGAGE BOND AND TAX CREDIT ALLOCATION COMMITTEE FOR A PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL FACILITIES." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council adopt the Resolution authorizing the CDC to consider the issuance of Mortgage Revenue Bonds to assist in the financing and rehabilitation of the Pine Summit Apartments TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 96-3. A sub -committee of the City Manager, Police Chief, CDC Director. Planning Director and Building & Safety Director to bring back information on potential improvements to the project. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1995 (506-2-11) 5. Ordinance No. 95-2102. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 10.30.030 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE; REPEALING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1266, SECTION 3 AND 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1249, AND SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 753; AND REPEALING SECTIONS 10.30.035, 10.30.040, 10.30.050 AND 10.30.060 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO SALE OR USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CITY -OWNED BUILDINGS LOCATED WITHIN PUBLIC PARKS." r Book 78/Page 6 01/09/96 MUNICIPAL CODE 1995 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council enact the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the adoption of Ordinance No. 96-2102. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS EL TOYON PARK ADMIN (702-6-1) 6. SUBJECT: Report on El Toyon Recreation Center - Conceptual Study. TESTIMONY: None. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 8:28 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 8:30 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to refer this item to the CDBG Committee for consideration. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #26. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $178,089.73 (Warrant Nos. 137080 through 137139 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $276,882.34. 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. Book 78/Page 7 01/09/96 WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #27. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $131,949.85 (Warrant Nos. 137141 through 137186 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. VARIANCES 1995 (409-1-19) 9. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 30-95 approving a Zone Variance to allow creation of one parcel with access via an easement at 2132 Rachael Avenue. (Applicant: Oscar Idano). (Case File No. Z-1995-4). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision to approve the zone variance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to set this item for Public Hearing within the next 30 days. Carried by unanimous vote. SDG&E FRANCHISE ADMIN (205-1-1) UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS ADMIN (904-1-1) 10. SUBJECT: Proposal from SDG&E for Buying Down Conversion Allocation and New Job Connection Credits. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report and proposal be filed, and no action be taken at this time. NOTE: Councilman Beauchamp stated he would be abstaining on this item as his church owns stock in SDG&E and he has business dealings with them. Book 78/Page 8 01/09/96 UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS ADMIN (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to lay this item over for further review. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT ADMIN (903-14-1) 11. SUBJECT: A request for an encroachment into the public right-of- way for the installation of security cameras with poles within the sidewalk area at 2210 E. 22nd Street. RECOMMENDATION: Staff objected to placement of the structures in City right-of-way due to concerns for City liability and establishment of an improper precedent. If the request is granted, staff objected to waiver of insurance requirements. Staff recommended denial. TESTIMONY: Ivan Bodge, 2210 E. 22nd Street, National City, spoke in support of the request. Kay Bodge, 2210 E. 22nd Street, National City, spoke in support of the request. Gerald Bodge, 2210 E. 22nd Street, National City, spoke in support of the request. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to refer this item to Staff (City Manager, Engineer and Police Chief), to bring back suggestions/ideas within two weeks. that will work and are within legal boundaries. to remedy this situation. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIM (501-1-116) 12. SUBJECT: Claim for damages: Randall Hall. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to deny and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 9 01/09/96 Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 9:25 p.m. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR LAND USE PLANNING/PRESERVATION (102-31-1) 13. SUBJECT: California Preservation Foundation Workshop: "The Mills Act and Other Preservation Tools." ACTION: Councilman Beauchamp and Vice Mayor Zarate expressed an interest in attending the workshop to be held in Escondido. Mayor Waters then provided updates that Pyreduct has had its plans approved and submitted all required bonds and insurance certificates and will begin its remediation work on the Public Works Yard beginning the week of January 8, 1996; Assembly Bill 1436 (Burton) relating to health coverage and emergency services is now in the hands of Senator Patrick Johnston, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 9:30 p.m. Mayor Waters then stated he had received a request to review the City Manager in Closed Session and suggested a Workshop be held to meet and discuss with the City Manager goals, objectives and duties and how they should be carried out for the upcoming year. CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL POLICY ADMIN (102-13-1) 14. SUBJECT: City of National City Standards of Conduct, Norms, Operations, and Procedures. ACTION: No action taken. Book 78/Page 10 01/09/96 CITY COUNCIL (continued) Councilman Beauchamp stated that he had requested the placement on the Agenda of January 16, 1996, a review of the City Manager in Closed Session. Vice Mayor Zarate requested that the Fire Chief express her appreciation and thank the National City Firefighters Association for their support and participation in the Spirit of the Holidays. Councilman Morrison thanked the Staff, National City Firefighters Association and Chamber of Commerce for their participation in the Holiday Bowl Parade - the Seagraves Fire Truck entry - and spoke regarding the pride displayed in their representation of National City. He then provided updates on a December meeting held with the Navy and the environmental panel regarding the hazardous waste site on the National City border and a table top exercise they participated in and how the agencies would react in the event of an emergency. He also provided an update on the Solid Waste Authority actions which will be publicly announced shortly and the fact that he was re -appointed as Chairman. Councilman Beauchamp advised of a new MTDB advertising campaign established to increase ridership. They would like to see the Mayor and Council participating by riding the National City Transit busses and greeting the riders. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City expressed her opinion that the maintenance shed and public rest room in El Toyon Park should be removed and additional swings, benches and children's play equipment added. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Waters, to adjoum to the next Regular City Council Meeting - January 16, 1996 - 3:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 10:05 p.m. Book 78/Page 11 01/09/96 17:)(Mki CITY CLE The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of January 16, 1996. 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.