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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 12-14 CC MINBook 75/Page 301 12/14/93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 14, 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 December 7. 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS PARKING ADMIN 1993 1. Resolution No. 93-192. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING TOW -AWAY SIGNS ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 20TH STREET AND "C" AVENUE." TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry as to whether the decomposed granite that is on the property will be removed. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, for approval by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinances be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1993 2. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 3 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PERSONNEL, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 916 AND 1441, AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1023, 1076 AND 1943." Book 75/Page 302 12/14/93 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (continued) MUNICIPAL CODE 1993 3. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING SECTION 7.20.075 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO THE OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF GOODS OR MERCHANDISE." ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1993 4. Ordinance No. 93-2070. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1812 AND SECTION 7.18.100 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO SOLICITATION OF THE OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLES." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend that Council enact the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, for adoption of Ordinance No. 93-2070. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS POLITICAL SUPPORT 5. SUBJECT: Letter from Joseph E. Leary asking the Council to request that a study be done on the feasibility of FLOATPORT as an option for San Diego's new airport. TESTIMONY: Howard Blood, representing Float, Inc., 1660 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108, spoke in support of the request, provided a hand-out to the Council (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk), and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: No action taken. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 6. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 23. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $277,665.98 (Warrant Nos. 128406 through 128487 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, for ratification of demands. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DENIALS 1993 7. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 17-93 denying a Conditional Use Permit application for an amusement arcade at 925 E. Plaza Boulevard, Suite D. Applicant: McKee Enterprises, Inc., D.B.A. Electric Castle's Wunderland. Case File No. CUP-1993-9. Book 75/Page 303 12/14/93 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DENIALS 1993 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the application and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Della, seconded by Inzunza, the Notice of Decision be filed. No objection as filed. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DENIALS 1993 8. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-93 denying Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for a cellular communications facility with a 60 foot monopole at 2150 McKinley Avenue. Applicant: Pactel Cellular. Case File Nos. CUP-1993-8/CDP-1993-2. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the application and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Notice of Decision be filed. No objection as filed. ZONING 9. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 18-93 approving a request for exception to flood proofing requirements for property located at the southwest corner of Highland Avenue and State Route 54. Applicant: Stuart Engineering for Nu -Western Development Co. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the request and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison the Notice of Decision be filed. No objection as filed. STREET MAINTENANCE ADMIN 10. SUBJECT: Report regarding Development Plan and required street improvements for Thelma Way property -- Mr. Cuevas. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council require all standard Engineering requirements. TESTIMONY: Miguel Cuevas, 24 S. Drexel Avenue, National City, requested clarification of the report. He was provided publicly with a copy of all the reports and Council Agenda Statements on the plan to date, and City Engineer Myers gave a brief verbal explanation of the Thelma Way Development Plan. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to bring this item back to the Council next week to allow Mr. Cuevas time to review the reports. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY No report. Book 75/Page 304 12/14/93 OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters introduced the Port Commissioner from National City, Jess Van Deventer, 1706 Prospect Avenue, National City, who gave a brief verbal summary of the progress on the National City Marina, the agreement between the Port District and the City for Fire and Police Services, the paving of Berth 24-2 & 3, the funding of major CIP projects, preliminary plans for signing for Port properties, landscaping, and the Energy Plant on 14th and Tidelands. He stated that the new board on the Port Commission is very positive and that a lot of projects are planned in the future for the South Bay. Councilwoman Zarate made inquiry regarding the progress of the USIAA project. Mr. Van Deventer stated that all the papers have been signed and delivered to the Port. CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Dalla stated that the sign on northbound Highway 5 directs motorists to exit on Civic Center Drive for the San Diego Convention Center, but that at the bottom of the off -ramp there is no further direction to the Convention Center. He also referred to Staff that Division Street, East from Highway 805 to North "U" Avenue is very dark at night, and with the empty lot on the south side, there is a need for lighting. Councilwoman Zarate reminded everyone that there is a Committee to Reclaim Our Neighborhoods meeting at the National City Community Center tomorrow night, December 15, 1993, at 7 p.m. which will include a program by San Diego City School's Chief of Police Alex Rascon, Jr. on Zero Tolerance. PUBLIC ORAL.. COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, commented on the San Diego Union -Tribune article regarding the National City Graffiti Program, and also reported that the storm drain at Civic Center Drive and Cleveland Avenue is clogged. John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, declined to speak at this time. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, declined to speak at this time. Luis Molina, 908 Melrose Avenue, Chula Vista, contractor for Mr. Miguel Cuevas, made inquiry of the Council regarding the Thelma Way Development Plan, and was invited to return to next week's Council meeting, when this item will be on the Agenda again. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) - CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, ET AL v. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO (BOOKING FEES LITIGATION) Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Carried by unanimous vote. Council Members left.the Council Chambers at 8:07 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 8:27 p.m. Book 75/Page 305 12/14/93 ROLL CALL Council Members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, to dispense with the next Regular City Council Meeting - December 21. 1993 - 4:00 p.m. and adjourn to the Adjourned Meeting - December 21. 1993 - 2 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:35 p.m. c*r/11' avvj CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Adjourned Meeting of December 21, 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.