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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 01-23 CC MINBook 78/Page 21 01/23/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 23, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:02 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 Assistant City Manager Bolint. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 1995 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS SERRA LIBRARY SYSTEMS BOARD (101-3-2) Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Zarate, who stated that the Mayor had recommended that Mr. Everett Dickson be re -appointed to the Serra Library Systems Board for a full term ending January 31, 1998. 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 Mr. Dickson. Vice Mayor Zarate turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. Book 78/Page 22 01/23/96 PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONE VARIANCES 1995 (409-1-19) 1. Public Hearing - Zone variance to allow creation of one parcel with access via an easement at 2132 Rachael Avenue. Case File No. Z- 1995-4. (Applicant: Oscar Idano). NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the project with recommended conditions of approval 1 through 3 attached. TESTIMONY: Oscar Idano, General Contractor and Mr. Lopez of Tijuana, Mexico, representing mother/property owner, Marina Pantoja Lopez, responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to close the Public Hearing and move in favor of Staff's recommendation with the added conditions of approval 1) Development on Parcel 2 shall be limited to one single-family residence and permitted accessory structures; 2) An easement across Parcel 1 for access from Parcel 2 to Rachael Avenue shall be reserved. The terms of said easement shall state that the easement will expire upon the recordation of a Notice of Completion for the construction of street improvements on Harbison Avenue adjacent to Parcel 2 and 3) At the time of development of Parcel 2, plans shall be submitted for approval by the Planning Director showing adequate area for future driveway access to Harbison Avenue from real rzi ed pares spaces. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, the three additional conditions of approval be applied on future projects (lot splits) in the area of Rachael and Harbison, and that the concept be referred to the Planning Commission and General Plan Advisory Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 23 01/23/96 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 96-12 through 96-15). NOTE: Councilman Beauchamp requested Agenda Item No. 5, Resolution No. 96-15, be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the consent resolutions (except Item No. 5, Resolution No. 96-15) be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADMIN 1996 (801-2-16) 2. Resolution No. 96-12. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB AT 2122 "A" AVENUE." ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 1996 (801-2-16) 3. Resolution No. 96-13. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO DIRECT CURBS ADJOINING ANY PEDESTRIAN RAMPS BE PAINTED RED OR POSTED NO PARKING." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C96-6) 4. Resolution No. 96-14. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR YOUTH DIVERSION, INTERVENTION AND RUNAWAY INVESTIGATION SERVICES." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 78/Page 24 01/23/96 SUBDIVISION (415-26-1) 5. Resolution No. 96-15. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR A FIVE LOT SUBDIVISION AT 13TH STREET AND EUCLID AVENUE, KNOWN AS "TECOLOTE," AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (CASE FILE NO. S-93-1)." ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 96-15. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT ADMIN (903-14-1) 6. SUBJECT: A request for an encroachment into the public right-of- way for the installation of security cameras and poles within the sidewalk area at 2210 E. 22nd Street. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council object 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 objects to waiver of insurance requirements. Staff recommended denial. TESTIMONY: Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, submitted a speaker slip in opposition to the requested encroachment request but did not speak to the issue. City Manager McCabe stated that the site had been visited by staff and the following were the legal actions that could be recommended to the Council at this point: 1) The staff recommendation of January 9, 1996 regarding the encroachment request does not change - it should be denied. 2) SDG&E has confirmed that cameras on their poles or on poles placed in their right-of-way would not be allowed. 3) If cameras are employed by the resident, it is recommended that they be placed on the resident's own property. 4) The Police Chief has taken action to personally discuss the situation with his officers and directed that the officers on evening shift provide extra patrol when able in the area. Book 78/Page 25 01/23/96 ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT ADMIN (continued) 5) The request to SDG&E for a more effective light on the pole directly in front of the resident, needs to come from the resident. 6) Recommend that the resident work with the Police Department to initiate a neighborhood watch and take those types of actions that go along with the neighborhood watch programs. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, t file the report with prejudice. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #24. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $137,939.20. (Warrant Nos. 136884 through 136951 inclusive excepting 136902) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $412,042.48. (Payroll for Period 11/21/95 - 12/04/95). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants and Certification of Payroll. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, 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. WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #25. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $403,440.66. (Warrant Nos. 136953 through 137078 inclusive excepting 137002). NOTE: Warrant Register No.'s 26 and 27 were approved at the City Council meeting on 1/9/96. Warrant Register No. 28 was approved at City Council meeting on 1/16/96. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. Book 78/Page 26 01/23/96 WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (continued) TESTIMONY: None. of the Ratification of Demands. Warrants carried by the ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 9 SUBJECT: Warrant Register #29. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $256,341.88. (Warrant Nos. 137253 through 137386 inclusive excepting None). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, 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. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1995 (204-1-10) 10. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of November 30, 1995. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept and file the Report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. CITY OWNED LAND/SALE (1001-1-1) 11. SUBJECT: Progress report on the sale of the city -owned surplus property, A.P.N. 558-101-04, located at the northwest corner of 16th Street and Euclid Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the sale of the surplus property to the adjoining property owner, with the conditions stated on the Agenda. Book 78/Page 27 01/23/96 CITY OWNED LAND/SALE (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C89-12) 12. SUBJECT: Towing Services Agreement. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested City Council direction. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Moynahan Towing's request for a 3 year extension with an additional 2 year option. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1996 (203-1-12) 13. SUBJECT: Council of Pilipino-American Organizations of San Diego. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the T.U.P. application subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for a waiver of the $345 processing fee only, with the applicant to reimburse the City for the remaining $5,380.32 in un-budgeted expenditures. TESTIMONY: Paul Ones and Gene Medina, representing the Council of Pilipino-American Organizations of San Diego, responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of a revised parade route of 12th Street to D, D to 16th Street, 16th Street to C, C to 15th Street and 15th Street to the Boys & Girls Club parking lot, the fee for City services to be $2,900, the $345 TUP processing fee to be waived. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. Book 78/Page 28 01/23/96 OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that on Friday, January 19, 1996, the Port signed an agreement to bring Mitsubishi Fuso truck imports from Los Angeles to the Port of San Diego. This will result in the creation of some 20 full-time jobs and increase Port revenues by $100,000 a year. Further, that the Governor had signed two bills: 1) AB 82 Booking Fees - provides that any increase in a booking fee charged by a county shall be adopted prior to the beginning of the county's fiscal year and may be adopted only after a noticed, public meeting has been held. Also, any county that imposes a booking fee to negotiate a reduced fee with any city, special district, school district, community college district, college or university within the county for any services that are performed by the arresting agency as specified, 2) SB 602 Local Use Tax: Leased Vehicles - provides that, with respect to a lease of a motor vehicle, if the lessor is a new motor vehicle dealer, the place of use for reporting and transmitting any use tax shall be deemed to be the city, city and county, or county in which the lessor's place of business is located, and if the lessor is not one of those specified persons, but purchases the vehicle from a dealer, the place of use shall be deemed as specified. The Mayor then announced that Scout Troop 114 had been robbed of all of their camping gear and needed assistance in replacing it. His office can be contacted for additional information. He then spoke regarding a recent Union Tribune article that appeared in the South County and North County editions. The South County edition was slanted and the North County edition was closer to the truth. He suggested a meeting be set with Mrs. Copley to discuss the issue of press coverage in National City. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Inzunza stated he would like to accompany the Mayor in his meeting with Mrs. Copley. Vice Mayor Zarate stated that she would be submitting an extensive report on the recent SANDAG retreat she had attended which she found to be very informative. Book 78/Page 29 01/23/96 CITY COUNCIL (continued) Councilman Beauchamp commended the new Police Chief and his success in getting positive press for the Explorer program and expressed his opinion on whether the Mayor and Councilman Inzunza should be representing the entire Council in their meeting with Mrs. Copley. Councilman Morrison made inquiry as to the request for an update report on "The Bear/Bigfoot." Councilman Inzunza requested that the topic of media coverage be brought onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to bring the topic of media coverage onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Mayor and Councilman Inzunza addressing the press regarding the coverage being provided on National City. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - February 6, 1996 - 3:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:22 p.m. 4k-L,' Clv?,-P-b-eJ- CITY CLERK Book 78/Page 30 01/23/96 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 6, 1996. 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