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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 08-20 CC MINBook 78/Page 303 08/20/96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 20, 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: 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 Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 13, 1996 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS PERS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Planning Director Post introduce his new employee, Mary DeHaven/Assistant Planner; and that Police Chief DiCerchio introduce his new employee, Tina Tumeo/Police Dispatcher. The new employees stood and were recognized by those present. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD (101-11-1) Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Zarate, who stated that Mayor Waters had recommended that Mr. Raymond M. Spann be re- appointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board for a full term ending August 31, 1998, which would required a 3/4th vote from the City Council. Book 78/Page 304 08/20/96 SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the re -appointment of Mr. Spann for a full term ending August 31, 1998. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Peoples administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Spann. Vice Mayor Zarate turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (403-9-10) 1. Continued 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 330 National City Boulevard. Applicant: Rui Morias, Universal Church of Christ. Case File No.: CUP-1995-17. Continued from Council Meeting of July 23, 1996. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council consider the information in Attachment No. 1 to the Agenda Statement, along with the previous reports and take appropriate action. Council Committe of Councilman Inzunza, Councilman Morrison and Planning Director Post gave an overview of the metting process with the Church, business owners and neighborhoods. TESTIMONY: Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, spoke in opposition to the item. Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, spoke in opposition to the item. Book 78/Page 305 08/20/96 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (continued) TESTIMONY: Paul O'Boyle, 945 4th Avenue, San Diego, representing Universal Church, spoke in support of the item, and requested reconsideration of a capacity of 250 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and an unrestricted capacity on Sunday; one -hour pakring from Division to Highway 5 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week; uniformed security/ and to allow parking in the truck area at the north end of the street. Mike Keough, 12440 Kestrel Street, San Diego, representing area merchants, spoke in support of the item, with the conditions listed in Attachment 1 to the Agenda. Ms. Juanita Pinney, 2131 E. 1st Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the item. Aileane Roberts, 845 E. 13th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the item. Georgia Guarano, 410 harbison Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the item and made inquiry of the Council and Staff. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the item. General discussion ensued. Councilman Morrison clarified that on Item C of Attachment 1 special services would be allowed four time per year from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on Item G, there will be a minimum of 2 uniformed security guards. Councilman Beauchamp requested the addition of "occupancy" on Item B, and to add Item L to Attachment 1 to read: "A review process of the Conditional Use Permit shall be done after a one-year period." Book 78/Page 306 08/20/96 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (continued) ACTION: Moved by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, to close the Public Hearing and in favor with the inclusion of Attachment 1 as amended and findings as contained in Planning Commission Resolution #6-96. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate. Nays: Waters. REDEVELOPMENT/PARK SUMMIT/PARK VILLAS (403-9-10) 2. Public Hearing regarding the issuance of multi -family housing revenue bonds. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council conduct the Public Hearing and consider resultion. TESTIMONY: Community Development Director Paul Desrochers provided a brief overview of the City's "sponsorship" by issuing multi -family housing revenue bonds. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolutions be heard by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. REDEVELOPMENT/PARK SUMMIT/PARK VILLAS (403-9-10) 3. Resolution No. 96-133. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY." (Community Development Commission) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution # 96-133. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 307 08/20/96 STREET RIGHT OF WAY (903-3-4) 4. Resolution No. 96-134. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF - WAY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNCECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF PEROPERTY ON THELMA WAY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution # 96-134. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1996 (903-11-11) 5. Resolution No. 96-135. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND NAMING IT EUCLID AVENUE AND 16TH STREET." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of Resolution # 96-135. Carried by unanimous vote. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 21 (904-1-7) 6. Resolution No. 96-136. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 21. (HIGHLAND AVENUE FROM DIVISION STREET TO EIGHTH STREET)." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. NOTE: Councilman Beauchamp stated that he would be abstaining as he has a contract with SDG&E. TESTIMONY: None. Book 78/Page 308 08/20/96 UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 21 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution # 96-136. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstainint: Beauchamp. Absent: None. DEEDS & EASEMENTS (D96-6) 7. Resolution No. 96-137. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY TO ABEL F. ARANZUBIA AND MARIA ARANZUBIA, HUSBAND AND WIFE." (Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution # 96-137. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the OrdinanceS be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 8. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1812 AND SECTION 7.32.100 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION 7.32.110 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO APPEALS OF ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS." (City Attorney) MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 9. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 744 AND CHAPTER 2.40 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." (City Attorney) Book 78/Page 309 08/20/96 MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 10(a). "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 1.40 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS." (City Attorney) MUNICIPAL CODE 1996 (506-2-11) 10(b). "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 1.44 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES." (City Attorney) NEW BUSINESS 12. WARRANT REGISTERS 1996 (202-1-11) SUBJECT: Warrant Register #07. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $303,574.49 (Warrant Nos. 139973 through 140087 inclusive excepting none). (Finance) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, 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) 13 SUBJECT: Consider Joining Amicus Curiae Brief in support of City of Del Mar in Breneric Associates v. Del Mar City Council. (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize joining Amicus Curiae Brief. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of joining Amicus Curiae Brief. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 310 08/20/96 CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read into the record a letter from Robert E. Brendza, Director Industrial Development, Pacific Region, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) regarding FNSF support of City development efforts. ACTION: Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of bringing this item onto the Agenda, as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Mr. Brendza, Director Industrial Development, Pacific Region, BNSF, gave a brief map presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. John Hazelton, Director of Automotive, BNSF, spoke in support of their proposal and responded to questions from the Council. Clayborn Swanson, 1921 F Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the item. ACTION: Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of placing this item on next week's Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 78/Page 311 08/20/96 CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison requested that Staff review an accident scene on Plaza Boulevard west of Euclid Avenue (sidewalk and fence) where repairs have not been made, and requested Staff look into the Port District's request for additional temporary buildings in the parking area as their prior committment was to use the temporary buildings for two years maximum when they would have permanent buildings built and it was now over three years with no visible action taken. Councilman Beauchamp stated he had been contacted about cruising problems in the 1100 block of D Avenue; requested Staff be trained to handle changes to the traffic signal light power grids so the City is not so dependent on the contractor. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 5:15 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 5:17 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, expressed her opinions on what to do with cruisers on "D". She also expressed concerns with the one - hour parking on National City Boulevard being diverted into neighborhoods. She also invited all to attend the "Committee to Reclaim our Neighborhhods" meeting with speaker Francisco Cook tomorrow, August 21, 1996 at 7 p.m. in the Community Center. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - August 27, 1996 - 6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Inzunza. The meeting closed at 5:25 p.m. eau QA,..)- CITY CLE Book 78/Page 312 08/20/96 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 10, 1996. 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