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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 03-09 CC MINBook 75/Page 57 03/09/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 9, 1993 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:01 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 Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 2. 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Proclamation be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming March 9, 1993 to be: "MAJOR NICHOLAS BRITTO- NATIONAL GUARDSMAN DAY" was read in full by Mayor Waters, who then presented the proclamation to Major Britto, who thanked the Council for their strong support. PUBLIC HEARINGS VARIANCE 1993 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission denial of a Zone Variance for a 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 concurred with the Planning Commission decision and recommended that the appeal be denied. TESTIMONY: None. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Vice Mayor Dalla requested that the item be trailed to the end of the agenda, pending arrival of the applicant. Book 75/Page 58 03/09/93 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Resolution be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT/CIP BUDGET TRANSFERS 1993 2. Resolution No. 93-30. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR REQUIRED CONTRACT MAINTENANCE OF SWEETWATER CHANNEL." TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 93-30. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS CODE ENFORCEMENT/VIOLATION ZONING 3. SUBJECT: Report on zoning alternatives for the Masonic Lodge property at the northwest corner of 12th Street and "B" Avenue. Continued from Council Meeting of 2/16/93. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended initiating an amendment to consider IC zoning for the property. TESTIMONY: Gene Bowman, 845 E. 8th Street, National City, requested Council support in grandfathering the item to its prior C3C Zone. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, this item be referred to the Planning Commission for a Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS POLITICAL SUPPORT 4. SUBJECT: Letter from Assemblyman Jan Goldsmith requesting City Council endorsement of AB 193 regarding prevailing wage. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in opposition to the requested endorsement. Amended motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to table this item for two weeks to give time to acquire additional information. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY92-93 5. SUBJECT: Request for Donation from Sweetwater High School to help with expenses associated with the advanced placement U.S. History class field trip to Washington D.C. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the item be held over one week to have Ms. Mayhew present to make a presentation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 59 03/09/93 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (continued) BUDGET FY92-93 6. SUBJECT: Request for Donation from Sweetwater High School Class of '68 (Reunion Committee) to help fund a scholarship for the school's next graduating class. TESTIMONY: Chris Grey, 2916 Larkin Place, San Diego, spoke in support of the request. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of a $250 donation. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 35. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $187,363.71 (Warrant Nos. 125218 through 125295 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the ratification of warrants. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters stated that he and Vice Mayor Dalla were going with the Chamber of Commerce to Sacramento to meet with Governor Wilson regarding the State and County budget actions and the effects they are having on cities. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Dalla requested that Staff review the intersection of 22nd Street and A Avenue to see if it meets the requirement for a street light. Item No. 1 was heard at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS VARIANCE 1993 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission denial of a Zone Variance for a 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 concurred with the Planning Commission decision and recommended that the appeal be denied. Book 75/Page 60 03/09/93 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) VARIANCE 1993 TESTIMONY: Chad K. Rogers, 3007 Highland Avenue, National City, spoke in support of his request for appeal and answered questions from the Council. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to approve the Variance based on the proposed three findings for approval provided by the Planning Director. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jim Braun, Centermark Properties, made inquiry regarding Plaza Bonita's employment of off -duty and reserve police officers and their hold -harmless agreement. A letter was submitted to the City Attorney requesting the placement of a liability cap in the agreement (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Councilman Inzunza requested that the item be placed on next week's agenda. Russ Andersen, 1616 West Avenue, National City, owner of Southwest Paint and Body, expressed concerns with people parking and conducting business on the sidewalks in that area. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, to adjourn to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - March 16, 1993 - 4:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:01 p.m. k CITY CLERK 1 The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1993. 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.