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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 10-26 CC MINBook 75/Page 256 10/26/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 26, 1993 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Daniels, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, 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 Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 19, 1993 be -approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming November 6, 1993 to be: "STEVEN & CONCEPCION MENDIVIL DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amendment of the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map from Light Manufacturing (ML) to General Commercial - Planned Development (CG-PD) for approximately 14.8 acres west of Highland Avenue, south of State Route 54. (Case File Nos: GP-1993-2/ZC-1993-3). 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 and recommended that the amendment be approved. Book 75/Page 257 10/26/93 ZONING (continued) TESTIMONY: Planning Director Roger Post gave a brief verbal summary of the proposed amendment. Lois Elbornetti, representing OPAC (Organizing Public Awareness Coalition), P.O. Box 170, Tustin, California, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment. Planning Director Post clarified that the amendment is to the General Plan/Zoning Map, not to the text of the General Plan. Mr. Post also explained that the item is not a project -specific plan, only zoning and the general plan are being considered. Lois Elbornetti answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to close the Public Hearing and for approval of the amendment. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONING 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amendment to the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map from RM-1-PD (Multi -Family Residential -Planned Development) to IC (Civic Institutional) for property at the northwest corner of 12th Street and "B" Avenue. (Applicant: City Initiated). (Case File No. GP- 1993-1 /ZC-1993-2). 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 and recommended that the amendment be approved. TESTIMONY: Planning Director Post gave a brief verbal summary of the proposed amendment. Marion F. Cooper, 1313 N Avenue, National City, expressed concerns regarding the Masonic Lodge. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Waters, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 93-148 through 93-168). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, for approval of the Consent Calendar by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 3. Resolution No. 93-148. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM PATRICIA HUGHES AND ROSALIND R. LIEUALLEN AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1010 DELTA STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES. (A.P.N. 551-480-16)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 75/Page 258 10/26/93 STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1993 4. Resolution No. 93-149. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND AT 1010 DELTA STREET (A.P.N. 551-480-16) AS DELTA STREET." ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 5. Resolution No. 93-150. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM JOSE R. AND ELIDA G. GARCIA AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1020 DELTA STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES. (A.P.N. 551-480-02)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1993 6. Resolution No. 93-151. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND AT 1020 DELTA STREET (A.P.N. 551-480-02) AS DELTA STREET." ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 7. Resolution No. 93-152. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM RAYMOND Z. AND ESTELA M. JUAREZ AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1030 DELTA STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES. (A.P.N. 551-480-03)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1993 8. Resolution No. 93-153. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND AT 1030 DELTA STREET (A.P.N. 551-480-03) AS DELTA STREET." ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 9. Resolution No. 93-154. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM ROBERTO R. AND JOSEFINA D. GALANG AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1040 DELTA STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES. (A.P.N. 551-480-04)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 75/Page 259 10/26/93 STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1993 10. Resolution No. 93-155. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND- NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND AT 1040 DELTA STREET (A.P.N. 551-480-04) AS DELTA STREET." ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 11. Resolution No. 93-156. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM FRANCISCO A. AND MARIA D. LOPEZ AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1116 DELTA STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES. (A.P.N. 551-480-05)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1993 12. Resolution No. 93-157. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND AT 1116 DELTA STREET (A.P.N. 551-480-05) AS DELTA STREET." ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 13. Resolution No. 93-158. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM RAMIRO RAMIREZ AND TERESA RAMIREZ AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1122 DELTA STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES. (A.P.N. 551-480-06)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1993 14. Resolution No. 93-159. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND AT 1122 DELTA STREET (A.P.N. 551-480-06) AS DELTA STREET." ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 15. Resolution No. 93-160. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM CARMEN C. ROMERO AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1128 DELTA STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES. (A.P.N. 551-480-23)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. - Book 75/Page 260 10/26/93 STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1993 16. Resolution No. 93-161. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND AT 1128 DELTA STREET (A.P.N. 551-480-23) AS DELTA STREET." ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 17. Resolution No. 93-162. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM MIGUEL MENDEZ AND MARTINA S. MENDEZ AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1134 DELTA STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES. (A.P.N. 551-480-22)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1993 18. Resolution No. 93-163. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND AT 1134 DELTA STREET (A.P.N. 551-480-22) AS DELTA STREET." ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 19. Resolution No. 93-164. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM GAYNELL SMITH AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1138 AND 1146 DELTA STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES. (A.P.N. 551-480-08, 09)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1993 20. Resolution No. 93-165. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND AT 1138 AND 1146 DELTA STREET (A.P.N. 551-480-08, 09) AS DELTA STREET." ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 21. Resolution No. 93-166. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM PARK VILLAGE LIMITED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR TWO PARCELS OF LAND FOR STREET PURPOSES. (A.P.N. 551-480-26)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1993 22. Resolution No. 93-167. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING TWO ACQUIRED PARCELS OF LAND, A PORTION OF A.P.N. 551-480-26, AS DELTA STREET." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 75/Page 261 10/26/93 STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1993 23. Resolution No. 93-168. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING A PORTION OF A CITY -OWNED PARCEL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF DIVISION STREET BETWEEN "R" AVENUE AND "S" AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES AND NAMING IT DIVISION STREET. (A.P.N. 552-404-01 AND 552-404-02)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Non Consent Resolutions be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CABLE TV RATE/REGULATIONS ADMIN 1993 24. Resolution No. 93-169. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A CERTIFICATION APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF BASIC CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING SAID RULES AND REGULATIONS." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that if, following Council review of the staff report attached to the Agenda, the Council desires to exercise basic rate regulatory authority under the limits of Federal law, staff recommended adopting the Resolution authorizing filing of the proper form with the FCC and setting a hearing to adopt applicable rules and regulations. TESTIMONY: Assistant City Manager Gerald Bolint gave a brief verbal summary of the Staff Report on Basic Cable Rate Regulation and recommended adoption of the Resolution. Martin L. Altbaum, National City Cable, 581 C Street, Chula Vista, answered questions of the Council. General discussion ensued. Sandy Murphy, Cox Cable Public Relations, explained Cox Cable's position regarding rate regulation and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza for approval of Resolution No. 93-169. Carried by unanimous vote. LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMIN 25. Resolution No. 93-170. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE TEMPORARY PLACEMENT OF A PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINER AT THE PUBLIC WORKS CORPORATION YARD FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. Book 75/Page 262 10/26/93 LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMIN (continued) TESTIMONY: John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, made inquiry as to what would be stored in the container. Police Chief Kent Reesor answered Mr. Kirk's questions, gave a brief overview of the Resolution, and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, for approval of Resolution No. 93-170. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 26. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 16. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $300,353.45 (Warrant Nos. 127895 through 127959 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $379,274.24. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the ratification of the warrants. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. SOLID WASTE ADMIN 27. SUBJECT: Discussion and recommendations on purpose and objectives of proposed new Solid Waste Governance. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council provide guidance to Interim Solid Waste Commission member Morrison. TESTIMONY: Councilman Morrison gave a verbal and slide presentation regarding the formal purposes and objectives of the new Solid Waste Agency. The presentation included Alternatives Menu, Regional Alternatives, and Specific Functions of Agency. He recommended a Strong Joint Powers Authority. General discussion ensued. Mayor Waters requested that City Attorney Eiser look into whether JPA appointed officials could approve bonding. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of a strong Joint Powers Authority. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE/HAZARDOUS 28. SUBJECT: Requested use of Community Building for Navy Public Hearing on Hazardous Waste. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the use and waive fees, and also ensure that Navy announces that the use of a city facility does not necessarily indicate the City's approval. TESTIMONY: John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke in support of the item. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. Book 75/Page 263 10/26/93 OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that the City had written a check for $96,585. to finish up the Las Palmas Westside, and Parks restrooms. The Mayor stated that the ribbon -cutting was held for the new "Hometown Buffet" and reported that approximately 80 employees from National City had been hired. Mayor Waters also stated that his "State of the City" address will be on Cox Cable Channel 24 on October 28, 29 & 31, 1993 at 5:00 p.m., on November 2, 1993 at 4:00 p.m., on November 3, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. and November 5, 1993 at 9:00 p.m. The Mayor stated that he was involved in a fund raiser in Coronado last Friday; he represented the city in a Monopoly Game against the Mayors of Coronado and San Diego. Mayor Waters won the championship, and $10,000 was raised by the event. CITY COUNCIL POLITICAL SUPPORT 29. SUBJECT: Letter from Gregory R. Cox concerning the expansion of gaming on Indian Reservations. TESTIMONY: Councilwoman Zarate made inquiry of the Council as to whether they would support Greg Cox in regards to opposition to the expansion of gambling casinos in the state. John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke against the expansion of gambling casinos. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke against the expansion of gambling casinos. General discussion ensued. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by. Dalla, to let our friends in Congress and in the legislature know that we are unwilling to bear the cost associated with the expansion of gaming on Indian reservations. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Inzunza. Councilman Morrison reported that our section on Highway 54 was just opened, and Plaza Bonita Center Way is nearing completion. He requested a report from Public Works & Engineering regarding the bad condition of Sweetwater Road, where the new road ends, approaching Plaza Bonita. Engineering Department Director Myers stated that the reconstruction will be completed this year. Councilman Morrison also made inquiry regarding the temporary storage bin in the back parking lot of the Civic Center. Public Works Director Williams responded that the electrical contractor is using the bin, as a part of his contract operation. Councilman Morrison also requested that a report be obtained from MTDB regarding the train which was reported on in the newspaper last week. Book 75/Page 264 10/26/93 Councilwoman Zarate commented, regarding the opening of State Highway 54, that the South Bay community has been very supportive regarding regional commuter problems. Vice Mayor Dalla requested that Staff refer to CalTrans two lights that have been out for a long time on the on -ramp from Sweetwater Road to Highway 805 South. Vice Mayor Dalla reported that there are two entities that are interested in operating an excursion train on the MTDB right-of-way (one is a private concern, the other is the San Diego Railroad Museum people). A sub -committee under the auspices of MTDB has been formed; the representatives are the South Bay cities, including San Diego and the Port District. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday. After the first meeting, our Port District representative will be included and one other community member. The track that goes by the Santa Fe Depot is not the track that will be used, the excursion train will use MTDB track. It is hoped that a tie-in can be made with the excursion train and the Santa Fe Depot. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mary Alice Taliak, ' 424 E. 1st Street, #4, National City, stated that the Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a luncheon on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Sweetwater High School honoring Gail Deavers, graduate of Sweetwater High School and Olympic Gold Medalist. She requested the delivery, use, and pick-up of 50 rectangular tables from the city for the luncheon. City Manager McCabe stated that he would meet with Ms. Taliak Wednesday afternoon. Cecelia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke against allowing a card casino in National City, stating that she has 1,000 signatures from residents opposed to gambling in the city. J. M. Harmston, 2917 L Avenue, National City, did not speak at this time. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council regarding bakery trucks parking in a city lot; abandoned vehicles; the old Police Department storage bin behind the Civic Center; and the improvements to Las Palmas Park. Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City, expressed her opposition to gambling in National City. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison,seconded by Dalla to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - November 2. 1993 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 9:32 p.m. Book 75/Page 265 10/26/93 :-1AA,t,.- 1 CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 2, 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.