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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 02-23 CC MINBook 75/Page 43 02/23/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 23, 1993 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, 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 Vice Mayor Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by lnzunza, seconded by Waters, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 16. 1993 and the Adjourned Meeting of February 17. 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amendment to the Local Coastal Program and combined General Plan/Zoning Map from OS -CZ (Open Space -Coastal Zone) to CH -CZ (Heavy Commercial -Coastal Zone) for area south of RT./ 54, west of National City Boulevard and north of 35th Street. (Applicant: David Wiles) (Case File Nos.: LCP-1993-1, GP-1992-7, ZC-1993-1). NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended that the amendment be approved, based on findings attached, and that the City's Design Guidelines apply to future development on the property. Staff agreed with the Planning Commission recommendation. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the Planning Commission recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 44 02/23/93 ZONING 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission denial of a zone variance to allow one 160 sq. ft. sign on a wall with no street frontage at 3007 Highland Avenue. Case File No. Z-1992-4. (Applicant: Chad K. Rogers). 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 the March 9, 1993 City Council Meeting as per the request of the appellant. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of continuing the Public Hearing to the March 9. 1993 Council meeting as requested by the appellant. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 93-21 through 93- 23). Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADMIN 1993 3. Resolution No. 93-21. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF 15 MINUTE TIME - LIMITED CURB PARKING AT 700 EAST 22ND STREET." ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 1993 4. Resolution No. 93-22. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF ANGLE PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 17TH STREET, BETWEEN NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND "B" AVENUE AND THE INSTALLATION OF "LIMITED CURB PARKING SPACE" DEMARCATION ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 17TH STREET, BETWEEN NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND "B" AVENUE." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 5. Resolution No. 93-23. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-164 CONCERNING THE MASTER LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-219, CONCERNING A LEASE FOR PLACEMENT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ON THE RADISSON SUITES HOTEL." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 75/Page 45 02/23/93 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the resolution be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 6. Resolution No. 93-24. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR THE MULTI -CULTURAL SERVICE CENTER WITH PACNC." TESTIMONY: Nita Arevalo, 340 N. "R" Avenue, National City, requested to speak regarding speed humps located on "R" Avenue and Alpha. Paul Desrochers, Executive Director, Community Development Commission answered questions of the Council and stated that the hours of operation requested would be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday and 7:00 a.m. to Midnight on Tuesday through Sunday. Lucy Ungab, 3330 Lou Street, National City, representing PACNC answered questions of the Council and stated that the PACNC would not have a problem with a schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. to Midnight Friday and Saturday. Bert Andrade, 1609 Casa Place, National City, member of PACNC made inquiry of the Council. Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th Street, National City, made inquiry of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 93-24 with the hours of operation to reflect Monday - 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Tuesday thru Thursday - 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.. Friday & Saturday - 7:00 a.m. to Midnight. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters then requested that the Ad -Hoc Building Committee of PACNC come forward. He read into the record a brief summary of the summary of the efforts of PACNC to bring their dream of having a community service building to a reality. The Mayor then presented the keys to the building to Lucy Ungab. Vice Mayor Dalla presented each committee member a large commemorative key with the inscription PACNC '93 on it. The following PACNC committee members expressed their thanks to the Mayor, Council, City Staff and public for their support: Lucy Ungab, 3330 Lou Street, National City Carlos Sarmiento, 2436 Melrose Street, National City Bert Andrade, 1609 Casa Place, National City Cornelio Evangelista, 1107 E. 16th Street, National City Mayor Waters then recognized in the audience, former Councilman and current Port Commissioner, Jess Van Deventer, who was also instrumental along with Vice Mayor Dalla in securing the facility. Book 75/Page 46 02/23/93 CONTRACT (continued) Lucy Ungab, 3330 Lou Street, National City, invited everyone to attend their Grand Opening Ceremony on Saturday, March 13, 1993 which is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. OLD BUSINESS TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN 1991-96 7. SUBJECT: Report to the City Council on the decision of the National City Traffic Safety Committee regarding the request for a traffic signal at Highland Avenue and Twenty -First Street. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. NOTE: Council requested the next meeting agenda contain an item to allow for a revision in the procedure of processing/distribution of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. REVENUE & TAXATION ADMIN 8. SUBJECT: Report on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Ordinance No. 92-2038 not be amended. TESTIMONY: Terri J. Bettencourt, Revenue & Recovery Coordinator for the City of National City, gave a brief overview report and answered questions of the Council. Gary Roberts, Econo Lodge Motel, 1640 E. Plaza Boulevard, National City, expressed his opinion on the issue, speaking in opposition to Ordinance No. 92-2038 and answered questions of the Council. Yair Eldar, General Manager, Radisson Inn & Suites explained his viewpoints on the issue in opposition to Ordinance No. 92-2038 and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to repeal Ordinance No. 92-2038 and reintroduce an Ordinance which would disallow a TOT exemption for all state or federal employees unless they were paying directly by government check or purchase order. A report reviewing the issue to be brought back at the end of February/beginning of March. 1994. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 8:48 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 8:49 p.m. Book 75/Page 47 02/23/93 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY92-93 9. SUBJECT: Request for donation to help support the Nat -Par Colt League. TESTIMONY: Richard Holly, 113 N. Kenton Avenue, National City, answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the $250 donation. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY92-93 10. SUBJECT: Request for donation from the Sister City Committee to help with their expenses. TESTIMONY: Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th Street, National City, answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza in favor of a $150. donation for membership in the U.S. Mexico Sister City Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 11. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 33. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $179,917.00 (Warrant Nos. 125050 through 125129 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the demands be ratified. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1993 12. SUBJECT: Report on the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting of January 13, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. CLAIM 13. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Pacific Bell RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. Book 75/Page 48 02/23/93 MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Dalla made inquiry of Staff as to when the recently vacated parking area previously occupied by the Police Department would be re -striped and the signs would be removed in order to allow for parking by the public. City Manager McCabe stated that the project had been scheduled for after removal of the construction trailer. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting of March 2, 1993 at 4:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:12 p.m. olL cA..1.,..,,,...._k, ,i2k,rp...E6 CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 2, 1993. MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA 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.