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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 08-10 CC MINBook 75/Page 196 08/10/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 10, 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 Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3. 1993 be approved. Councilman Morrison requested clarification of Item No. 10, the third action. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, to hold over for clarification. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS SUBJECT: Presentation of National City Flag to Congressman Filner and Presentation of Presidential Portrait to City. This item was held over pending the arrival of Congressman Filner. SUBJECT: Presentation by Chula Vista Councilman Fox regarding proposal from Chula Vista on the Border Environmental Commerce Zone. TESTIMONY: Chula Vista Councilman Bob Fox, 376 4th Avenue, Chula Vista, gave a brief verbal presentation and provided an information packet for the Council (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk). ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, for approval of the concept without obligation for funding. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBJECT: Presentation of National City Flag to Congressman Filner and Presentation of Presidential Portrait to City. TESTIMONY: Congressman Bob Filner, 333 F Street, Suite A, Chula Vista, CA 91910, presented a Presidential portrait to the City of National City. Mayor Waters then presented a flag of National City to the Congressman for placement in his Washington, DC office. Congressman Filner then provided a brief overview of the budget deficit actions taken. Book 75/Page 197 08/10/93 BOARD & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Edward M. Pieters be appointed to the Street Tree & Parkway Committee, and Freddie L. Boykin, Jr. be appointed to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board. ACTION: Motion by lnzunza, seconded by Morrison, for approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Edward M. Pieters to the Street Tree & Parkway Committee. and Freddie L. Boykin. Jr. to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Lori Anne Peoples administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Pieters and Mr. Boykin, and presented them with Certificates of Appointment. PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Proposed amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code regarding setback requirements for fences in residential zones. (Applicant: City -initiated) (Case File No. A-1993-3). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the proposed amendment based on the required finding for approval: That the proposed amendment to Title 18 of the Municipal Code (Zoning) is consistent with the General Plan which promotes a high quality urban environment with stable residential neighborhoods, recommends revision of development regulations as necessary to ensure public safety, and identifies as a goal the provision of a decent home and pleasant living environment for National City's residents. TESTIMONY: None. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, for approval of the proposed amendment based on the findings provided. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONING 1993 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Proposed Specific Plan for a Commercial Center north of 8th Street, between "N" Avenue and Palm Avenue. (Applicant: Daniel Linn) (Case File No. SP-1993-1). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission decision and recommended approval of proposed Specific Plan No. SP-1993- 1, with the 46 conditions stated in Planning Commission Resolution No. 9-93. ZONING 1993 (continued) TESTIMONY: Joseph Markowicz, 9736 Aviary Drive, San Diego, spoke in support of the proposed project and answered questions of the Council. Ron Detzer, 1129 Mary Lane, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed project and requested Council's consideration of this being a strip mall, the quantity of strip malls in the community, future traffic and congestion concerns, poor parking design (similar to the Galleria Center) and that the project is to be built in phases based on applicant's testimony. Fred Pruitt, 2414 E. 19th Street, National City, spoke in support of the project. Book 75/Page 198 08/10/93 Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. TESTIMONY: Daniel Linn, 238 Bush Street, San Diego, Project Architect, made inquiry of the Council and Staff regarding the proposed conditions. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolutions be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY CENTER/NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER 3. Resolution No. 93-119. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 93-109." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Resolution. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 8:23 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 8:25 p.m. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, for approval of Resolution No. 93-119. Carried by unanimous vote. RECORDS MANAGEMENT POLICE RECORDS RETENTION ADMIN 4. Resolution No. 93-120. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT MANUAL AND RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended adoption of the Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 93-120. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 75/Page 199 08/10/93 GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT 5. Resolution No. 93-121. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AN OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING GRANT, TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER THE GRANT PROCEEDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE TEAM 1 COMMANDER OF THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO SIGN ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID GRANT." NOTE: City Attorney Eiser noted corrections: Chief of Police is authorized to apply and sign any and all documents in connection with said grant, third year not second, and the correct amount of the grant is $30,775. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the Resolution be approved. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 93-121 with the corrections noted by the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1993 6. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Califormula Radio Group Fiestas Patrias Celebration - Continued from Council Meeting of August 3, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to the recommended conditions contained in Attachment A to the Agenda. NOTE: Mayor Waters stated that he had received a memo from the Building Director stating that the applicant had requested that this item be pulled from the Agenda (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the item be filed. No objection as filed. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 5. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $241,478.99 (Warrant Nos. 127029 through 127110 inclusive excepting 127031). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the ratification of demands. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. ZONE VARIANCE 8. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-93 approving a Zone Variance to allow one parking space in lieu of two spaces required and to allow a one foot side yard setback in lieu of four feet required at 2031 Euclid Avenue. (Case File No. Z-1993-4) (Applicant: Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. Book 75/Page 200 08/10/93 ZONE VARIANCE (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the notice be filed. No objection as filed. COMMUNITY CENTER/NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER 9. SUBJECT: Waiver of fees for use of National City Community Center by South Bay Democratic Club. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended imposition of all fees. If fees are to be waived, that the City out-of-pocket costs for custodial of $149.80 not be waived. TESTIMONY: Fred Pruitt, 2414 E. 19th Street, National City, President of South Bay Democratic Club, spoke in support of the request and answered questions of the Council. Janice Vandeford, 624 J Street, Chula Vista, secretary of the South Bay Democratic Club, stated that the Club was willing to pay custodial fees. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, to hold over for one week. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1993 10. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - National City Neighborhood Watch. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions and grant the request for a waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor subject to the Staff's recommendation. including the waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT FY92-93 11. SUBJECT: F.Y. 1992-93 C.I.P. Project Year -End Status Report. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison to accept and file the report. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. Book 75/Page 201 08/10/93 CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison made an inquiry of Public Works Director Williams regarding the trash contract discussion which was to be brought back on the Agenda in August. Mr. Williams stated that he received a request from Mr. Burr to hold the item over until he reviewed an automated system (October or November Agenda). Councilman Morrison then provided a brief verbal report on the County -Trash Board actions. Councilman Inzunza requested the City Manager arrange for a regular shopping cart pick up at Sweetwater High School, the Stockman/Sweetwater Road area and in front of Ace Metal on 24th Street. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Leonard Guise, P.O. Box 561, Escondido, CA, President of San Diego and Imperial County Peace Officers Association, read a letter in support of the National City Police Officers' Association. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry regarding people cutting through the hedges in front of the Civic Center. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, advised everyone about a drive at the Blood Bank on Sweetwater Road for bone marrow for National City resident Mary Martinez. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - August 17. 1993 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:08 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 17, 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. 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