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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 8, 1991
The regular meeting of the City Council of the
City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor
ROLL CALL
Council members present:
Waters.
Administrative officials
Peoples, Post.
City of National
Waters.
Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate,
present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Myers,
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 Councilman
Dal la.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the minutes of the
regular meeting of December 18, 1990 be approved. Carried by
unanimous vote.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza,
in favor of the Mayors recommendation of reappointment
of Roy Fierro and Victoria Hood to the Traffic Safety
Committee. Carried by unanimous vote.
Vice Mayor Inzunza then introduced the most recent applicants
wanting to serve on Boards and Commissions.
TESTIMONY: Vincent Reynolds, 1243 Manchester, National
City, explained his interest in serving on the Traffic
Safety Committee and answered Councils' questions.
George Baca, 5 South Harbison, National City, explain
his interest in serving on the Planning Commission and
answered Councils' questions.
Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th Street, National City,
explained his interest in serving on various boards and
commissions and answered Councils' questions.
Pete Flores, 2522 "N" Avenue, National City explained
his interest in serving on the Planning Commission and
answered Councils' questions.
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Vice Mayor Inzunza then distributed ballots for voting on the
current Planning Commission opening.
Councilman Dalla left the Chambers at 7:30 p.m.
Councilman Dalla returned to the Chambers at 7:31 p.m.
Votes were cast and the ballots were passed to the City Clerk who
read the results of the vote, to -wit: George Baca, 1 vote;
Lawana (Pat) Large, 4 votes.
Vice Mayor Inzunza stated that Lawana (Pat) Large would be the
new Planning Commissioner and turned the meeting back over to
Mayor Waters.
Mayor Waters stated that he was recommending that Vice Mayor
Inzunza be appointed to the Cities Real Estate Committee and
Councilman Dalla be appointed as the second member.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in
favor. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Waters also recommended Councilwoman Zarate be appointed to
the San Diego Inner Agency Water Quality Panel.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza,
in favor. Carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUBDIVISION
1. Public Hearing - Request for time extension for Zone
Variance (Z-2-88) to allow access for three parcels via an
easement at 3140 East 2nd Street. (Applicants: Edward and
Elvira Arregui).
TESTIMONY: None.
ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing
closed. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza,
in favor. Carried by unanimous vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DENIAL
2. Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission denial of
Conditional Use Permit application for the sale of beer and
wine within a market at 431 N. Highland Avenue. (Applicant:
Cesar Bustamante) (Case File No. CUP-1990-14).
TESTIMONY: James Masseo, Attorney for the owner, Mr.
Bustamante, spoke in favor of the appeal.
Mary Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, spoke in
opposition to the appeal.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza,
that the Public Hearing be closed. No vote taken.
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Item 2 (continued)
ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing
closed. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, to
uphold the Planning Commissions recommendation for
denial of this particular Liquor License based on the
conditions so stated in the Resolution and the findings
also. Carried by unanimous vote.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 91-1 through 91-4).
Councilman Van Deventer requested that Item 6 (Resolution No. 91-
4) be pulled. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in
favor by title only (except Item No. 6 (Resolution No. 91-4).
Carried by unanimous vote.
CONTRACT
3. Resolution No. 91-1. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE COMBINED
PROJECTS: (a) NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM AND (b)
VARIOUS STREETS -RESURFACING". (Engineering Specs. No.
1040). Adopted. See above.
NOTE: Councilman Dalla commended the City Staff for their
accomplishments in completing the 1st year of this program.
The program encompassed a larger area than was originally
specified and still has a surplus of funds.
CONTRACT
4. Resolution No. 91-2. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROVIDING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO UPDATE THE CITY'S PAVEMENT
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM". Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT
5. Resolution No. 91-3. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY, COMMITTING THE CITY TO
DEVELOP SOURCE REDUCTION, RECYCLING AND HOUSEHOLD WASTE
PORTIONS OF THE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN." Adopted. See
above.
BUDGET TRANSFERS 1991
6. Resolution No. 91-4. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SWEETWATER HIGH
SCHOOL SOCCER FIELD."
NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer commended Mr. Donald Sauter
of the Sweetwater School District for his assistance in
making the Project possible as a cooperative joint effort
between the City and the School District.
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Item 6 (continued)
TESTIMONY: Mr. Donald Sauter, 1836 Via Las Palmas, a
representative of the National School District, addressed
the Councils' questions and stated that a sign will be
installed on "F" Street stating that this was a cooperative
effort between the City and the School District and
commended the Council for their help.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza,
for approval of Resolution No. 91-4. Carried by
unanimous vote.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, it be accepted by
title only. Carried by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL CODE 1991
7. Ordinance No. 91-2000. "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE
SALARIES OF THE MAYOR, THE CITY COUNCIL AND OF THE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION."
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza,
in favor. Carried by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
WARRANT REGISTERS 1990
8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 25. Ratification of Demands
in the amount of $100,584.57 (Warrant Nos. 114023 through
114143 inclusive, excepting 114121).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified.
NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer stated he would be abstaining
on Warrant Nos. 114078 and 114114 because he owns the
building.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza,
in favor. Warrants (except Nos. 114078 and 114114)
carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla,
Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None.
Warrant Nos. 114078 and 114114 carried by the following
vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters.
Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer.
WARRANT REGISTERS 1990
9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 26. Ratification of Demands
in the amount of $293,758.12 (Warrant Nos. 114145 through
114244 inclusive, excepting 114175 and 114176) and
Certification of Payroll in the amount of $429,405.61.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified
and the payroll certified.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in
favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit:
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WARRANT REGISTERS 1990
10. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 27. Ratification of Demands
in the amount of $729,570.84 (Warrant Nos. 114246 through
114297 inclusive, excepting none).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in
favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters.
Nays: None.
CLAIM(S) FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY
CLAIMS
11. Claim for damages: Rene Carter.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denying and referring to
the City Attorney.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, to
deny and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by
unanimous vote.
OTHER BUSINESS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
12. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission
Resolution No. 42-90 approving a Conditional Use Permit for
construction of a church and school and related facilities
and Zone Variance for a 6 ft. high fence in the front yard
in lieu of the 4 ft. height otherwise allowed, and for a 16
ft high, 112 sq. ft. sign in lieu of the 6 ft. height and 20
sq. ft. maximum area otherwise allowed for property on the
west side of Euclid Avenue south of 24th Street.
(Applicant: Gospel Light Bible Church) (Case File Nos. CUP-
1988-20/Z-8-88).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the
Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of
Decision be filed.
TESTIMONY: Jeff Bender, 120 1st Avenue, a
representative of the Church, spoke in favor of the
Conditional Use Permit and answered Councils'
questions.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza,
that this be filed. No objection as filed.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
13. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission
Resolution No. 41-90 approving a Conditional Use Permit for
the sale of beer and wine within a restaurant at 1430 Plaza
Boulevard, Suite E-1. (Case File No. CUP-1990-18)
(Applicant: Rowena Villanueva).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission
decision and recommends the Notice of Decision be filed.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate,
for approval of Staffs recommendation. Carried by
unanimous vote.
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Mayor Waters called a recess at 8:50 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Dalia, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate,
Waters.
SEWER RATES/METRO II
14. SUBJECT: Presentation of Draft Special Act District
Legislation for formation of the San Diego Area Wastewater
Management District (Metro II).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends providing guidance to
Governance Advisory Group representative, Vice Mayor
Inzunza.
TESTIMONY: Public Works Director Curt Williams
answered Councils' questions.
ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer,
to recommend that the City Council support the GAG in
the formation of Metro II (Special Acts District).
Motion withdrawn.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza,
to hold this Item over for 1 week. Carried by
unanimous vote.
NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT/IMPROVEMENT
15. SUBJECT: Report on the installation of bus shelters at
various locations within National City by the Metropolitan
Transit Development Board.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that this item be received
and filed.
TESTIMONY: Roy Means, a representative of the
Metropolitan Transit Development Board, answered
Councils' questions.
ACTION: Motion by van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza,
the report be received and filed. No objection as
filed.
BUDGET FY90-91
16. SUBJECT: Mid -year status report - FY 1990-91 C.I.P.
projects.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the report be
received and filed.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the
report be received and filed. No objection as filed.
CIVIC CENTER/REPAIRS
17. SUBJECT: Civic Center exterior repairs.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council
authorize the project architect to proceed with the
construction drawings for the exterior repairs to the Civic
Center based upon the preliminary drawings.
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Item 17 (continued)
TESTIMONY: Michael witkin, owner of witkin Design, the
project architect, 2204 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, made
a brief slide presentation and answered Councils'
questions.
Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison, commented on the project.
Vice Mayor Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 10:12 p.m.
Vice Mayor Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 10:18 p.m.
ACTION: City Council gave Staff and the Architect
constructive input on the conceptual design that was
presented. Council then requested Staff to return with
revised plans in a couple of weeks.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
18. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Project Concern
International request a TUP to conduct their annual South
Bay Walk for Mankind along portions of Sweetwater and Plaza
Bonita Roads from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 9, 1991. A
waiver of fees is also requested.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval subject to all
conditions and granting the request for waiver of fees.
Conditions are as follows: Engineering: On Sweetwater
Road, participants shall only walk on the north side of the
road staying on the sidewalk at all times, on Plaza Bonita
Road, participants shall only walk on the south or on the
east side of the road, staying on the sidewalk at all times.
City Attorney: Requires hold harmless, public liability
insurance with City and its officers and employees as
additional insureds. Risk Manager: One million dollars in
general liability insurance.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza,
for approval with Staffs recommendations. Carried by
unanimous vote.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
19. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - National City Jeep Eagle
request a TUP for Fallbrook Helicopter Service to give 5-7
minute helicopter rides in conjunction with the grand
opening of National City Jeep Eagle from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
on January 12th and 12th, 1991.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Temporary
Use Permit subject to all conditions, to -wit: Fire:
Helicopter not to block Fire Dept. apparatus access or
equipment (hydrants, sprinklers, etc. Finance: A business
license is required of all vendors and businesses
participating. Police: The landing pad to be located as
far west of National City Blvd., as possible. Take -off and
landing are not to cross National City Blvd.
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Item 19 (continued)
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza,
in favor with all of Staffs recommendations and
conditions. Carried by unanimous vote.
CITY MANAGER - No report.
CITY ATTORNEY -
MUNICIPAL CODE 1991
20. SUBJECT: Graffiti Control Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: City Attorney recommends that an amendment
be added to Section 10.64.040.
ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Della, to
have the City Attorney change the Ordinance language to
include marker pens and cans of less than 6 oz. and
forward same to the other cities in the County to ask
their support and encourage them to enact same.
Carried by unanimous vote.
OTHER STAFF - No report.
MAYOR - No report.
CITY COUNCIL -
Councilwoman Zarate inquired as to whether or not anything could
be done for the Seniors in Kimball Towers who have higher rates
from Cox Cable versus the National City Cable rates for those in
Morgan Towers. City Attorney Eiser was requested to look into
possible alternatives.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(A) (VALLADOLID V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY)
Mayor Waters stated that the Closed Session was cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalia, the meeting be
adjourned to the City Council Workshop - Proposed Police Facility
- January 9, 1991 - 3:30 p.m. Large Conference Room, Civic
Center. Carried by the unanimous vote.
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The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be January 15, 1991 -
4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center.
CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of
January 15, 1991.
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MAYOR
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA
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