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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 01-22 CC MINBook 73/Page 20 1/22/91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 22, 1991 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, 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 Councilman Dalla. Mayor Waters noted that a sympathy card signed by all Councilmembers and a wreath on behalf of the Council and the citizens of National City had been sent to the family of Chula Vista Mayor Gayle McCandliss, who passed away last Thursday evening. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 15, 1991 and the adjourned workshop meeting of January 16, 1991 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS LAW ENFORCEMENT Presentation to the Mayor of a donation for the DARE Program by the American Legion. Hank Ranbold, Bingo Chairman of American Legion #255 explained that they sponsored a Marathon Bingo to raise money for the National City DARE Program. He then introduced LegionCommanderLarry Bennett who presented a $1000, check (a $500. check had - been previously delivered) for a total of $1500. to Police Chief Knee for use in the program. Police Chief Knee commended the American Legion for their support of the program which has contributed to it's success. Book 73/Page 21 1/22/91 Councilwoman Zarate stated that she had come up with the idea that a giant yellow ribbon/bow should be hung across the front of Civic Center with a white banner in the middle stating "National City supports our Armed Forces." Mayor Waters has contacted several local businesses who will donate the materials, printing, etc. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, to bring this item onto the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, to approve the 12 ft. banner which states National City Supports our Armed Forces with a 6 ft. long yellow bow to be mounted by Staff onto the building, to be left up for the duration of the War. Carried by unanimous vote. It will be installed next Wednesday, January 30th at 11:00 a.m. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Mayor Waters stated that Luis Natividad had expressed a desire to continue serving on this board and recommended reappointment to the Traffic Safety Commission for a one year term expiring January 16, 1992. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval of the Mayors' recommendation (as stated above). Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS DESIGN GUIDELINES 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - City of National City Design Guidelines. **Continued from Council Meeting of 11/27/90** RECOMMENDATION: Staff agrees with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and supports the changes described in the attached list. TESTIMONY: Steve Ray, Principal Planner for the City, answered Councils' questions. Ted Godshalk, 2143 Cleveland Avenue, Planning Commissioner for the City, encouraged Council to expedite the Guidelines and spoke in opposition to the use of barbed wire. ACTION: Motion by Waters, in favor thatwe do not eliminate the barbed wire on top of chain link fences in the industrial areas. Motion died for lack of second. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the flexibility of barbed wire or scissor wire on existing chain link fence or new constructed walls under the Guidelines which are basically plastered walls, wrought iron walls, masonry walls in the industrial area - it can be used, but no new chain link fence with barbed wire on top. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. Book 73/Page 22 1/22/91 DESIGN GUIDELINES( Continued) ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded. by Inzunza, to hold the Design Guidelines over to February 5, 1991 to review the new wording. (See below for vote). ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Van Deventer, to refer that item (Land Use Code Amendment with regards to the wall height limitations in front yards) to the Planning Commission. Motion withdrawn. Councilman Van Deventer left the Council Chambers at 8:05 p.m. Prior motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Van Deventer. Councilman Van Deventer returned to the Council Chambers at 8:07 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Waters, to refer this fence (height in front yards) in regards to people with mental health problems to be reconsidered by the Planning Commission for a code change. Motion died for lack of second. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 91-92 2. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBGP), 1991-1992, Guidelines. **Continued from Council Meeting of 11-27--90** RECOMMENDATION: The Executive Director of the CDC recommends thattheguidelines be established. Final -City Council action is scheduled for February 26, 1991. The Public Hearing should be continued to February 26, 1991. TESTIMONY: Arnold Peterson, Executive Director of the Community Development Commission, explained the purpose of the Public Hearing. Jim Ladd, 1433 E. 24th Street, President of Friends of the Library, spoke in favor of the Project Read request for funds. Shula Monroe., National City Librarian, answered Councils' questions. Russ Hamm, Project Read Director, answered Councils' questions, Yvonne Stevens, 1141 Wynsona Way, a Project Read volunteer tutor, spoke in favor of the request. Ernestine Watson, 2015 Grove, National City, a Project Read student, spoke in favor of the request. Tony Burns, 946 -'N' Avenue, National City, a Project Read student, spoke in favor of the request. George Cameron, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for the National School District, spoke in favor of the Districts' funding request and answered Councils' questions. Book 73/Page 23 1/22/91 TESTIMONY: (Continued) Jan Allen, Development Director for the Wellness Community of San Diego answered Councils' questions. Mickey Beyer, Development Director of Paradise Valley Hospital, 2400 E. 4th Street, National City, answered Councils' questions. Chris Walker, Program Development Director of Paradise Valley Hospital, also spoke. Vice Mayor Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 8:53 p.m. Tom Carnes, 2202 E. 10th Street, President of National City Historical Society explained and spoke in favor of their additional request and answered Councils' questions. Vice Mayor Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 8:56 p.m. Shirley Ferrill, 2712 East 14th Street, Chairman of the Housing and Community Development Commission, wished the City Council luck and urged them to spend the money wisely. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison, National City spoke in favor of the National School District request, noting however, if the District increases funding they should reimburse the City. Warren Nielsen, 1877 Cabernet Drive, Chula Vista, began speaking on his Police Facility Proposal and was asked to bring the item back under Public Oral Communications. Jim Ruiz, Parks & Recreation Director, spoke to the Housing and Community Development Commissions' negative recommendation on graffiti removal in the parks which is not covered under the new City-wide program. Police Chief Knee stated he would be available to answer questions for South Bay Community Services who offer counseling through the DARE program and have requested a 1 year funding. City Council detetuLined guidelines as follows: SERVICE PROJECTS -$135,000. 1. Episcopal Community Services, Alcohol Recovery. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $10,000. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalia. 2. Wellness Community of San Diego. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, in favor of $2,000. Motion died for lack of second. Book 73/Page 24 1/22/91 CDBGP (Continued) 3. San Diego Resident Relations Foundation. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $4,400. Carried unanimous vote. 4. AIDS Foundation of San Diego. No response. 5. USIAA (United States Institute of Amateur Athletics) ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $15,000. Carried by unanimous vote. 6. Heartland Human Relations Association. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, in favor Motion died for lack of second. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded in favor of $3,000. Carried by unanimous of $3,500. by Inzunza, vote. 7. National City Historical Society, Inc. No response. 8. South Bay Community Services Inc. No response 9. Friends of the National City Public Library - Project Read. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $40,000. Carried by unanimous vote. 10. National School District. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, in favor of $25,000. Motion died for lack of second. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $12,500. Carried by unanimous vote. 11. Paradise Valley Hospital - Emergency Care ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $30,000. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. 12. Graffiti removal, Parks. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $20,100. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Zarate. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to amend the above motions to be: 2. Wellness Community of San Diego $2,000 and 12. Graffiti removal, Parks $18,100. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS $765,000. 1. West side storm drains. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $210,000. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 25 1/22/91 CDBGP (Continued) 2. Install and repair curbs, gutters and sidewalks. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $100,000. Carried by unanimous vote. 3. 50/50 sidewalks, curb and gutter and retaining wall program. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of $10,000. Carried by unanimous vote. 4. National City Family Clinic. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of $10,000. Carried by unanimous vote. 5. Traffic Signal Installation. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, in favor of $200,000. Motion died for lack of second. 6. Installation of storm drain system on Hoover between 30th and 33rd. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of $70,000. Carried by unanimous vote. 7. Traffic signals - National City Blvd. and 12t:h and National City Blvd. and Civic Center ACTION: Motion by Van in favor of $200,000. 8. Las Palmas Park. ACTION: Motion by Van in favor of $100,000. 9. Traffic Signal Installation. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of remainder of $65,000 to go t.o Traffic Signals. Carried by unanimous vote. Drive. Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, Carried by unanimous vote. Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to continue the Public Hearing to February 26, 1991. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters declared a recess at 9:45 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:57 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. PARKING DISTRICT ADMIN 3. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Formation of Residential Permit Parking District "J." NOTE: Proof of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Book 73/Page 26 1/22/91 PARKING DISTRICT ADMIN (Continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends holding the Public Hearing and directing Staff to proceed with the formation of the district. TESTIMONY: Mrs. Robert Richards, 1411 E. 16th, National City inquired as to how the proposed Parking District would benefit her and expressed other concerns. Council addressed and answered her concerns. TESTIMONY: (Continued). Edgar Monroy, Traffic Safety Engineer for the City answered Councils' questions. Katharine Wesner, 1426 E. 15th Street spoke in favor of the proposed parking district being extended up to her home. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Motion amended to include increase the parking district size. Motion withdrawn. ACTION: Motion by Dalia, seconded by Van Deventer, to continue the Public Hearing to February 12, 1991 to re - notify the area residents (and re-evaluate the proposed parking district boundaries). Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 4. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit for the renovation of an existing commercial building and the construction of 2,840 sq. ft. of new retail area at the southwest corner of E. 8th Street and Palm Avenue, and Conditional Use Permit for the sale of beer and wine within a market proposed for the renovated building. (Applicant: Richard Badt, Sillman/Wyman, Inc.) (Case File No. CUP-1990- 9) . RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the application with all conditions required by the Planning Commission and the additional condition regarding intersection improvements. NOTE: Proof of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing on file in the Office of the City Clerk. NOTE: Councilwoman Zarate stated she would be abstaining from voting as she had voted on this item as a Planning Commissioner previously. TESTIMONY: Richard Badt, Architect with Sillman/Wyman & Associates, 9609 Waples St., San Diego spoke in favor of the project. Book 73/Page 27 1/22/91 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Continued) Richard Varriano with Rancon Real Estate, 4180 La Jolla Village Drive, requested Councils' consideration to amend one of the approval conditions (#29) to allow the use of 30% of the window space and only use neutral colors as deemed appropriate by the City. ACTION: Motion by Waters, in favor of the 30%. Died for lack of second. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by 7:nzunza, in favor of 25% of total window space for signage, the Planning Department to control the color choices. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Zarate. ACTION: Motion by Dalia, seconded by Van Deventer, to close the Public Hearing and add the condition regarding the return radius for the curve as specified by Staff to the conditions of approval. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Zarate. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to approve the Conditional Use Permit with all conditions approved by Staff. Carried by the follcwing vote, to - wit: Ayes: Dalia, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Zarate. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution No. 91-6). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DENIAL 5. Resolution No. 91-6. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE WITHIN A MARKET AT 431 N. HIGHLAND AVENUE. (Applicant: Cesar Bustamente) (Case File No. CUP-1990-14). Adopted. See above. NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalia, they be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 6. SUBJECT: Resolution No. 91-7. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ASSOCIATES FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR THE POLICE FACILITY SITE." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with Willdan Associates to provide real property acquisition and relocation assistance services for the proposed Police Facility Site. Book 73/Page 28 1/22/91 CONTRACT (Continued) NOTE: City Attorney Eiser stated that Willdan Associates had requested additional changes to the agreement as presented. He and the Risk Manager have viewed the requested changes and have no objections to those changes. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 91-7. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET TRANSFERS 1991 7. SUBJECT: Resolution No. 91-8. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO ENGAGE A CONSULTANT SERVICE RELATING TO THE PROPOSED POLICE FACILITY SITE." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving the resolution authorizing the transfer of $30,000 from the Harbor Drive landscaping project to the Police Facility Project. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 91-8. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS CIVIC CENTER/REPAIRS 8. SUBJECT. Civic Center Exterior Repairs. **Continued from Council Meeting of 1/8/91** RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council authorize the project architect to proceed with the construction drawings based upon the revised preliminary drawings. TESTIMONY: Michael Witkin, project Architect, 2204 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, made a slide presentation incorporating Councils' prior requests. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to authorize the Architect to proceed with what he has presented with the exception of the bridge sign, the lower sign and that he substitute with a monument sign treatment at the entrance to the parking lot, everything else proceed as presented. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 29. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $142,282.23 (Warrant Nos. 114367 through 114488 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer stated he would abstain on Warrant No. 114419 as it is a tenant of his. Book 73/Page 29 1/22/91 WARRANT REGISTERS (Continued) ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Warrants (except Warrant No. 114419) carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 114419 carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. OTHER BUSINESS UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT 10. SUBJECT: Report on Underground Utilities RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends prioritizing the underground districts. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, to list 19 as #1 priority then 17, 16, 18, private hookups (as legally allowable) to be included in the project. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 11. SUBJECT: Request from National City Chamber of Commerce to use Kimball Community Building - Serve alcoholic beverages and waiver of fees. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the request to serve alcoholic beverages subject to two requirements, to -wit: 1. Applicant shall obtain a use permit from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), copy to be filed with the Public Works Department prior to the event. 2. A Certificate of Insurance (Personal Liability and Property Damage in the amount of $500,000 for a single occurrence) naming the City as an additional insured shall be submitted, to include host/liquor liability, and a Hold Harmless form executed. By existing Council policy, fees for building rental for this Category activity are waived. It is recommended that the City out-of-pocket costs for Custodial Services $165.30 and for Utility Services $48.00 not be waived. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of Staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 12. SUBJECT: City of La Mesa's request to use the 1925 Seagraves Fire Truck. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of request as submitted. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. Book 73/Page 30 1/22/91 CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - Mayor Waters read into the record a letter he had sent to Mr. Jack Scull regarding the Master Agreement he had entered into which required plans be submitted, and requested :he contact the City to specify his plans and/or intentions. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). CITY COUNCIL - Vice Mayor Inzunza requested placement on the February 5, 1991 Agenda for consideration, his proposed Post Budget recess dates of July 2 and 9, 1991. Councilman Dalia noted there would be a public memorial for Chula Vista Mayor Gayle McCandliss on Thursday, January 24, 1991 at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Chapel at 630 Corte Maria, Chula Vista. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Warren Nielsen, 1877 Cabernet Drive, Chula Vista, spoke regarding a pamphlet he submitted to Mayor/Council/Staff which he plans to mail to all registered voters in National City. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison, National City, made comments on Agenda Item #6. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting - February 5, 1991 - 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by the unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 11:25 p.m. • \;01 ,)1 CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of February 5, 1991. MA OR 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.