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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 05-14 CC MINBook 78/Page 150 05/14/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 14,1996 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: 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 May 7, 1996 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming May 17, 1996 to be: "PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to National City Police Detective Lou Balke, President of National City Police Officers' Association. Detective Balke thanked the Council for their support. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda to announce that he had signed checks for payment of the tax increment moneys in the amounts of $90,000. to the San Diego County Office of Education, $90,000. to Southwestern College, $700,604. for the last payment to National School District, and $650,000. to the County of San Diego. Book 78/Page 151 05/14/96 PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (403-9-10) 1. Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission's approval of modification of Conditional Use Permit-1994-14 to extend the permitted hours of operation of a church and denial of a request to modify a condition of approval to remove any link between parking complaints and the church at 300 National City Boulevard. Applicant: Rui Morais, Universal Church of Christ. Case File No.: CUP-1995-17. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision to approved the request to extend the church hours of operation and deny the request to modify a condition of approval which links parking complaints to the church as authorized by Conditional Use Permit-1994-14. TESTIMONY: Planning Director Roger Post gave a brief verbal report regarding the Universal Church of Christ located in the Bay Theater at 330 National City Boulevard, and responded to questions of the City Council. Mike Keough, 12440 Kestrel Street, San Diego, representing Heilig Meyers Furniture Store, spoke in opposition to the proposed modification to the Conditional Use Permit and requested a continuance of the Public Hearing to allow the church and merchants to come up with a compromise that would work for all parties involved. Mike McDade, of Sullivan, Wertz, McDade & Wallace, 945 4th Avenue, San Diego, attorney representing the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, spoke in support of the proposed modifications to the Conditional Use Permit and responded to questions of the City Council. Edward Campiani, Administrator to the Church, 12301 Luiz Avenue, Coronado Hills, Mexico, spoke in support of the proposed modifications to the Conditional Use Permit and responded to questions of the City Council. Juan Jose Torres, owner of the Bay Theater, 330 National City Boulevard, spoke in support of the proposed modifications to the Conditional Use Permit and responded to questions of the City Council. Book 78/Page 152 05/14/96 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (continued) Ellen Stewart, John E. Stewart Company, 299 Landis Avenue, Suite 203, Chula Vista, owner of 404-408 National City Boulevard, read into the record a letter submitted in opposition to the proposed Conditional Use Permit modifications that she had submitted to the City Council (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk). Edward Campiani responded to questions from the City Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Planning Director Post responded to questions from the City Council regarding truck parking signage which had gone before the Traffic Safety Committee. General discussion ensued. Vice Mayor Zarate suggested that the lots behind the store be included in the discussion. Mike Keough, representing Heilig Myers, responded to questions from the City Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to reopen the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to continue the Public Hearing for 60 days to allow both groups to discuss and reach agreement and get the results of the Traffic Safety Committee meeting regarding truck parking on Roosevelt Avenue. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Edward Campiani, representing Universal Church of Christ expressed concerns with the continual extensions of their request. Book 78/Page 153 05/14/96 Item No. 4 was heard at this time. STREET VACATION (902-31-1) 4. Resolution No. 96-59. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF WEST 12TH STREET BETWEEN MCKINLEY AVENUE AND INTERSTATE 5. CASE FILE NO. SC-1996-1." (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution, setting a public hearing date for consideration of the Planning Commission recommendation that the area be vacated. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, Resolution No. 96-59 be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, to set a Public Hearing for June 11, 1996 to discuss this item further and allow for additional review. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) BUILDING PERMIT APPEALS/DENIALS ADMIN (405-2-2) 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeals of Roy M. and Dorothy Dickey regarding the Advisory & Appeals Board's Determination of the lawful status of two dwelling units existing at 525-529 C Avenue. (Building) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council conduct the public hearing. TESTIMONY: Building and Safety Director Michael Bouse gave an overview of the Staff Report and a background on the property complete with a slide presentation. He also provided a viewgraph presentation on the Uniform Building Code Residential Occupancy Designations of the property (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk). Book 78/Page 154 05/14/96 BUILDING PERMIT APPEALS/DENIALS ADMIN (continued) TESTIMONY: Gary Dickey, 3622 Steel Canyon Road, Jamul, representing his parents, the property owners, spoke in support of the appeal and responded to questions of the City Council. He proposed the removal of the attic unit and stairway, and installation of a heater in the garage and a carport for off-street parking. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to deny the appeal based on the findings and have the attic room removed and the garage unit turned back into a legal garage. TESTIMONY: National City Housing Inspector Hector Zamarano reported on the number of identified and corrected garage conversions throughout the City and responded to questions of the City Council. General discussion ensued. ACTION: Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate. Nays: Waters. Abstaining: Beauchamp. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 155 05/14/96 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) 3. Resolution No. 96-58. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) UNIVERSAL HIRING AWARD, AND ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 96-58. Carried by unanimous vote. Item No. 4 was heard earlier, after Item No. 1. STREET VACATION (902-31-1) 4. Resolution No. 96-59. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF WEST 12TH STREET BETWEEN MCKINLEY AVENUE AND INTERSTATE 5. CASE FILE NO. SC-1996-1." (Planning) CONTRACT (C96-13) 5. Resolution No. 96-60. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONSTRUCTION ELECTRONICS INCORPORATED FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE SECURITY ACCESS, PUBLIC ADDRESS AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS AT THE POLICE FACILITY." (Police) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended resolution to approve CEI (Construction Electronics Incorporated) as sole source vendor to maintain security, fire alarm and public address system, and authorize Purchasing Agent to issue purchase order as required. Book 78/Page 156 05/14/96 CONTRACT (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of Resolution No. 96-60. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinances be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 6. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REPEALING ORDINANCES 1952, 1935, 1803, AND 1663, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18.24 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES MODEL FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE AND, AS AMENDED HEREWITH, REGULATING CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS." (Planning) MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 7. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 55 OF ORDINANCE NO. 827, AND SECTION 11.44.050 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO STOPPING, STANDING, SITTING OR LYING DOWN ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES." (City Attorney) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 157 05/14/96 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (continued) MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 8. Ordinance No. 96-2105. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 92-2033, AND SECTION 17.07.032 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS FOR SUBDIVISIONS." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the adoption of Ordinance No. 96-2105, Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1995 (202-1-10) 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #45. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $168,859.94 (Warrant Nos. 138687 through 138768 inclusive excepting none). (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, 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. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS NOTICES ADMIN (102-5-1) 10. SUBJECT: Preparation of Agenda for May 29 City Council Retreat. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council direct Staff as to preparation of Agenda. Book 78/Page 158 05/14/96 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS NOTICES ADMIN (continued) TESTIMONY: City Attorney Eiser stated that the Retreat would be held in the Senior Center, not the Library as indicated on the Agenda Statement. ACTION: Council concurrence was for the Agenda to state "Strategic Planning of Objectives and Goals in the Governance and Administration of the City" and whatever else the consultant suggests. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1996 (203-1-12) 11. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - St. Anthony's Catholic Church. (Building & Safety) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and deny the request for waiver of the $345.00 processing fee. TESTIMONY: Mr. Jesse Ramirez, 343 E. Plaza Blvd., National City, spoke in support of the Temporary Use Permit. Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, representing the Lowriders' Association, stated they would sponsor the event. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Temporary Use Permit with denial of the request for waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. VARIANCES 1996 (409-1-21) 12. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-96 approving a zone variance to allow parking within the front and exterior side yard setbacks on vacant property at the southeast corner of Highland venue and East 28th Street. Applicant: Joel San Juan. Case File No.: Z-1996-2. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission's decision to approve the zone variance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to accept and file the Notice of Decision. No objection as filed. Book 78/Page 159 05/14/96 CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF National City Police Chief DiCerchio provided an update on the status of the 1983 Blue Bird Bus which was donated by the National City Transit Company to be converted for the use of the proposed Neighborhood Policing Team as well as crime suppression activities throughout the entire City. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that the new Community Development Block Grant total is $1,488,000., which includes an extra $100,000. above what was anticipated. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison stated that the City-wide trash clean-up day Saturday was a success, and estimated that 112 40-foot bins had been filled. Vice Mayor Zarate made inquiry of Building and Safety Director Bouse regarding the status of the McLintock property. Councilman Beauchamp made inquiry as to the dates that Staff would be looking at for recess after budget. City Manager McCabe suggested June 25, July 2, and July 9, 1996. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, spoke regarding the handicap ramp being used to access the property at 16th Street and Euclid Avenue on the northwest side, and reported several locations that have converted garages. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to a Workshop on Widening of Division to Harbison - May 15, 1996 - 6:00 p.m. - Large Conference Room, Civic Center. Next Regular Council Meeting - May 21, 1996 - 6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 160 05/14/96 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 9:32 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 21, 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.