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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 04-23 CC MINBook 78/Page 121 04/23/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA April 23, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Daniels, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, 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 April 16, 1996 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMM (101-12-1) Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Zarate, who stated that the Mayor had recommended that Loisetta Williams be re -appointed to the Housing & Community Development Committee for a full term ending April 28, 1998. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to re -appoint Loisetta Williams to the Housing & Community Development Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Williams. Book 78/Page 122 04/23/96 PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1995 (403-10-7) 1. Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit to allow a Mobile Recycling Facility at 3007 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Environmental Products Corporation). (Case File No. CUP-1995-10). Continued from the Council Meeting of February 13, 1996. (Planning) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the public hearing be continued to May 28, 1996. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to continue the Public Hearing until May 28, 1996. Carried by unanimous vote. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (406-1-11) 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Review estimated 1996-97 Consolidated Plan Funding Available for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Partnership Act (HOME) Programs and consider public comment and testimony regarding proposed projects and programs. Continued from the Council Meeting of April 9, 1996. (Community Development Commission) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing to review draft 1996-97 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan document, including proposed CDBG and HOME program budgets; consider public comment and testimony; and, give desired direction to staff. TESTIMONY: Jack Kennett, 235 S. Belmont, National City, representing the National City Education Foundation, spoke in support of their request. Ivan Bodge, 2210 E. 22nd Street, National City, spoke in support of his request. Book 78/Page 123 04/23/96 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1996 (continued) TESTIMONY: Reginald L. Murphy, Sr., 1369 Venca Way, San Diego, representing South Bay Pop Warner, spoke in support of their request. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, t continue the Public Hearing until May 7, 1996. Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCE DENIALS 1996 (409-1-22) 3. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission's denial of a Zone Variance to allow a 410 square foot wall sign in lieu of the 25 square foot maximum allowed for signs facing other than a street at 1112 Coolidge Avenue. Case File No. Z-1995-6. Applicant: Carlos Lubezky. (Planning) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission decision and recommended that the Zone Variance be denied. TESTIMONY: Robert B. Lapidus, Attorney representing the applicant, 350 W. Ash Street, Suite 1100, San Diego, spoke in support of their request. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, in favor. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Beauchamp, to close the Public Hearing and accept the recommended conditions of the findings for approval and that we adopt the recommended conditions of approval with the addition on item one by adding "except for an additional identification sign on Coolidge not to exceed twenty five square feet" and item five to end "except as noted in number one above which is relating to the additional identification sign." Motion died for lack of a second. Book 78/Page 124 04/23/96 VARIANCE DENIALS 1996 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the recommended conditions of approval with the one Stipulation that it be a 202 square foot sign with the phone number deleted, with the sign to be brought into compliance in 45 days. Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCE DENIALS 1996 (409-1-22) 4. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission's denial of a zone variance to allow two signs each exceeding the 25 square foot maximum allowed for signs facing other than a street at 211 West Plaza Boulevard. Case File No. Z-1995-5. Applicant: Richard King. (Planning) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission decision and recommended that the Zone Variance be denied. TESTIMONY: Jack R. South, Director of Sales & Marketing, Ace Packaging, 211 W. Plaza Blvd., National City, spoke in support of their request for a zone variance and answered questions from the Council. Greg Garratt, Attorney for Ace Packaging, 530 B Street, Suite 2300, San Diego, spoke in support of their request and answered questions from the Council. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, to close the Public Hearing, adopt the recommended findings for approval and recommended conditions of approval and leave the sign as it is, with the phone number and color red. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to close the Public Hearing, adopt the recommended findings for approval and recommended conditions of approval with the additional condition that the telephone number be deleted from the sign. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 125 04/23/96 MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 5. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code regarding floodway regulations. Case File No. A-1996-2. Applicant: City Initiated. (Planning) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council approve the proposed amendments based on the attached finding. TESTIMONY: None. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing Closed. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the proposed amendments based on the attached findings. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 96-50 through 96-51). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Consent Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C95-20) 6. Resolution No. 96-50. 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 MISCELLANEOUS CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, CROSS -GUTTERS, PAVEMENTS AND PEDESTRIAN RAMPS IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 95-4)." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 78/Page 126 04/23/96 GRANT/TDA/TRANSPORTATION DEV ACT FUNDS (206-4-9) 7. Resolution No. 96-45. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPLY FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT/TRANSNET FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING ROUTE SIGNS ON THE SWEETWATER RIVER BIKE PATH." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. OLD BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1996 (203-1-12) 8. SUBJECT: Green Meadows Children's Farm Native American Cultural and History Festival. Continued from the Council Meeting of April 16, 1996. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the application for a Temporary Use Permit be approved subject to compliance with all conditions of approval including payment of the $345.00 TUP processing fee and $3,000 for the use of Kimball Park from February 17 through February 21, 997 to be credited to the Parks C.I.P. fund. TESTIMONY: Kathleen Trees, City of National City Plan Check Engineer, Building & Safety Department, gave a brief report on the item. Parks & Recreation Director Jim Ruiz answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Second of motion withdrawn. Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #42. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $241,905.68 (Warrant Nos. 138410 through 138481 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $418,621.82. (Finance) Book 78/Page 127 04/23/96 WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, 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. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1996 (204-1-11) 10. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of March 31, 1996. (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1996 (403-11-1) 11. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 10-96 approving a Conditional Use Permit for an automobile body and paint shop at 1625 Coolidge Avenue. Applicant: Jose Lopez. (Case File No.: CUP-1996-1). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission decision to approve the Conditional Use Permit, and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, the Notice of Decision be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS/SCHEDULE ADMIN (102-7-1) 12. SUBJECT: Establishing a City Council Retreat Schedule. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested City Council direction. 1 Book 78/Page 128 04/23/96 COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS/SCHEDULE ADMIN (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to set the Retreat from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on either May 22 or May 29, 1996. CITY ATTORNEY CONFLICT OF INTEREST REG/ADMIN (503-10-1) 13. SUBJECT: Request for Conflict of Interest Workshop. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to hold the Conflict of Interest Workshop on May 14, 1996 at 5 p.m. in the Large Conference Room, Civic Center. OTHER STAFF - No Report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read into the record letters (copies on file in the office of the City Clerk) from the following people: Eddie Lopez III, 2900 Highland Avenue, National City, regarding the curfew; Shirley A. Ferrill resigning from the Housing and Community Development Committee; Michelle G. Bonit, 638 E. 24th Street #2, National City, commending the Council for the great job they do; from the San Diego Railroad Museum, 1050 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, congratulating the City on the plan to preserve the historic buildings in the community; Mary Herron gave highlights from the Board of Directors meeting April 19-20, 1996; Corrine M. Lafferty, 1621 E. 16th St., National City, regarding the Stein Family Farm; Joanne Reel, Public Affairs Rep. for SDG&E, reporting on the allocation for Rule 20A Underground Conversions; and from Javier Ochiqui, regarding the lack of facilities for the needs of young people in National City. The Mayor also reported on amounts spent from CDBG funds for improvements in the city (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk). Book 78/Page 129 04/23/96 CITY COUNCIL Councilman Beauchamp spoke regarding a conference he attended April 22, 1996 on county government; spoke regarding the Tuscon tourist trolley, and the possibility of a tourist trolley on Cleveland Avenue, tying it in with the Santa Fe Depot; and referred to the City Manager the issue of the use of a government rate of cellular phones by Public Safety personnel. City Manager McCabe reported that he is currently doing a study and will bring the item back either at a Council meeting or as part of the budget. Councilman Morrison reported on a Board of Supervisors meeting he attended that was called to discuss setting up a Regional Housing Authority. Councilman Inzunza thanked the Council, Mr. & Mrs. Everett Dickson and other members of the community for attending the meeting on Distinguished Schools. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Pat Weaver, 2428-2430 Granger Avenue, National City, spoke regarding a problem with a neighbor's dog. The matter was referred to the City Manager and Police Chief. Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, thanked the Mayor and City Council for their attendance and support of Library Appreciation Day. Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City, spoke regarding the serious problems with vandalism and crime in El Toyon Park and the nearby neighborhood, and suggested that a fee be established to enter the park. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to adjourn to the Next Regular Council Meeting - May 7, 1996 - 3:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:23 p.m. 0)°61L. CL—IYJi CITY CLERK Book 78/Page 130 04/23/96 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 7, 1996 /.I - 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.