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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 04-13 CC MINBook 81/Page 84 4/13/99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 13, 1999 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 Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Dalla, DiCerchio, Desrochers, Eiser, Kimble, Kossyta, McCabe, Morse, Myers, Post, Trees, Williams. 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 Morrison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 6. 1999. be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, the Proclamations be read in their entirety.. provided there is someone present to accept it. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming April 18, 1999, to be "NATIONAL CITY OLYMPICS DAY" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters. The Proclamation proclaiming "UNITED DOMESTIC WORKERS OF AMERICA" and "DOMESTIC WORKERS HOME CARE CENTER DAY" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters and presented to representatives from the organizations. Book 81/Page 85 4/13/99 INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1) Mayor Waters turned control of the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison. Mr. John M. Georgino, 6379 Caminito Lazaro, San Diego, appeared for an interview and expressed his interest in serving on the Building Advisory & Appeals Board . CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ADMIN (101-9-1) Vice Mayor Morrison stated that Mayor Waters had recommended that Ms. Rita Heuss be appointed to serve on the Civil Service Commission, for a term expiring September 30, 2004. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, jn_favor of Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Dalla administered the oath of office to Ms. Heuss. STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-2-1) Mayor Waters recommended that Mr. Albert Keen be reappointed to serve on the Street Tree & Parkway Committee, for a term expiring April 30, 2003. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCES 1999 (409-1-27) 1. Public Hearing --Zone variance to allow reductions in the number and size of required parking spaces, in conjunction with the expansion of an existing medical clinic at 2743 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Joel San Juan, Operation Samahan Health Clinic) (Case File No.: Z-1998-3) (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 recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the request. Book 81/Page 86 4/13/99 PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCES 1999 (continued) TESTIMONY: Teddy Tafoya, 826 Ethel PI., spoke in opposition. Everett Dickson, 2745 E. l4th Street, spoke in opposition. Ailene Roberts, 845 E 13th Street, spoke in opposition. Joel San Juan, representing the Samahan Clinic, spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to approve the request. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Beauchamp, Soto. Nays: Morrison, Waters. Abstain: Inzunza. City Attorney Eiser advised the Council that the affirmative vote of the Planning Commission prevails since the City Council took no action to change or deny the variance. Note: Councilman lnzunza publicly stated that he abstained from voting because he owns property near the proposed site. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR --Item Nos. 2 through 4 (Resolution Nos. 99-40, 99-41, 99-42). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Soto, Item No. 3 be pulled. and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. N.C. TRANSIT PARATRANSIT PLAN (TDA FUNDS) (805-1-4) 2. Resolution No. 99-40. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CLAIMS, AGREEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE RECEIPT OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000." (National City Transit) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 81/Page 87 4/13/99 VARIANCES 1999 (409-1-27) 3. Resolution No. 99-41. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A ZONE VARIANCE MODIFICATION TO DELETE A CONDITION OF APPROVAL REQUIRING A TRASH ENCLOSURE AT ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH, 1816 HARDING AVENUE. APPLICANT: ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH. CASE FILE NO.: MI-Z-1997-2." (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, to adopt Resolution No. 99-41. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Soto, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp, Morrison. Absent: None. Abstain: None. PARKING ADMIN 1999 (801-2-19) 4. Resolution No. 99-42. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH A THIRTEEN FOOT RED NO PARKING ZONE ADJACENT TO THE DRIVEWAY AT 2727 HOOVER AVENUE." (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1999 (506-2-14) 5. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 2.44.030 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO THE RETENTION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY." (City Attorney) Book 81/Page 88 4/13/99 NEW BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1999 (403-14-1) 6. SUBJECT: Request for City Council determination of substantial conformance with Conditional Use Permit 1987-3, involving an elderly care facility under construction at 2525 Highland Avenue. Applicant: Joseph Bendah. Case File No. CUP-1987-3. (Nanning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Joseph Bendah, the applicant, spoke in favor and thanked the City staff for their hard work and assistance. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Inzunza.. Note: Councilman Inzunza publicly stated that he abstained from voting because he owns property near the proposed site. FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (305-1-1) 7. SUBJECT: Progress Report on the National City Crisis Team. (Fire) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Firefighter Kevin Killacky, 333 E 16th Street, reviewed the purpose, goals, and accomplishments of the National City Crisis Team since it was formed. ACTION: Accepted and filed. NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 8. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Building by the InterArnerican College on Friday, 25 June, for a graduation dinner and on Saturday, 26 June, for a graduation ceremony, and waiver of fees. (Public Works) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to approve the request. Carried by unanimous vote. M Book 81/Page 89 4/13/99 CITY MANAGER --No Report CITY ATTORNEY --No Report OTHER STAFF TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1999 (203-1-15) SUBJECT: Off agenda request for a Ternporary Use Permit for a used car sale at Plaza Bonita Center parking lot on April 17-18. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval subject to compliance with all conditions of approval. TESTIMONY: Mark Epperson, 3527 lbarra Rd., Spring Valley, explained why his request was late and requested Council approval of the TUP. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Soto, to bring the item onto the agenda. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Soto. Nays: Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. POLITICAL SUPPORT ADMIN (102-4-1) 9. SUBJECT: Environmental Health Coalition's (EHC) Legislation for Reform of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control Board. (Councilman Inzunza) RECOMMENDATION: None. TESTIMONY: Paula Forbis, 1717 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, representing the EHC, spoke in favor and responded to questions. ACTION: There was a consensus to have staff bring back an appropriate resolution of support at a later date. MAYOR --No Report. CITY COUNCIL --No Report. Book 81/Page 90 4/13/99 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ted Godshalk, 2142 Cleveland Avenue, reported on dumping problems on the west side, especially along Cleveland and McKinley Avenues. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by lnzunza, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting --April 20. 1999--at 3:00 p.m. --Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:40 p.m. q a It i d/ 4- CITY C ERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of' April 20, 1999. 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.