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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 01-08 CC MINBook 73/Page 1 1/8/91 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. Book 73/Page 2 1/8/91 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. Book 73/Page 3 1/8/91 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. Book 73/Page 4 1/8/91 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: Book 73/Page 5 1/8/91 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. Book 73/Page 6 1/8/91 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. Book 73/Page 7 1/8/91 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. Book 73/Page 8 1/8/91 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. Book 73/Page 9 1/8/91 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. ( (, f CL- G'a 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.