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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 05-14 CC MINBook 73/Page 122 5/14/91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 14, 1991 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Della, 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 salute to the flag led by City Manager, Tom G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Councilman Della. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Van Deventer seconded by Della, the Minutes of the regular meeting of May 7. 1991 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Della, they be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming May 18, 1991 as: "PROJECT BRIDGES DRUG AWARENESS DAY" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who presented it to Reverend William Mayhew of the Baptist Church. The Proclamation proclaiming May 18 and 19, 1991 as: "VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DAYS" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who gave it to the City Manager to forward to the appropriate people. PUBLIC HEARINGS SPECIFIC PLAN 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Specific Plan for a Mixed Use Development on the north side of Plaza Boulevard between Interstate 805 and the intersection of Plaza Boulevard and 12th Street. (Applicant: Joseph Wong) (Case File No. SP- 2-90). NOTE: Affidavit of Mailing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation, with one added condition: That a planned development permit be required for the applicant's 2 parcels if construction does not begin within 2 years. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the specific plan for the area east of Grove St., with recommended conditions, based on findings included in its resolution, and a requirement of a separate specific plan for the area west of Grove St. Book 73/Page 123 5/14/91 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) TESTIMONY: Joseph Wong, architect and representative of the property owner, 2359 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, displayed blue print plans, explained the project and answered Councils' questions. Mr. Wong commended the Planning Staff for their assistance throughout the project. Tracy Miller, property owner to the north-east of this project, Vallueland Center, spoke in support of the project and requested that the landscaping for the City parcel be kept low for visibility reasons. Mr. Miller also commended the Planning Staff for their "terrific" assistance. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the Staff and Planning Commissions' recommendations be approved with the added condition that a planned development permit be required for the applicant's parcels if construction does not begin within two (2) years. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 91-79 through 91- 90 and Item No. 14 - TUP). NOTE: A public request was received to pull Item No. 14 from the Consent Calendar. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval (except Item. No. 14 - TUP). Carried by unanimous vote. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 2. Resolution No. 91-79. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DIVISION STREET AND HIGHLAND AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES." (A.P.N. 556-061-33). Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 3. Resolution No. 91-80. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DIVISION STREET AND HIGHLAND AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES AS HIGHLAND AVENUE AND DIVISION STREET." (A.P.N. 556-061-33). Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 4. Resolution No. 91-81. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHLAND AVENUE AND ETA STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES? (A.P.N. 551-570-07). Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 5. Resolution No. 91-82. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHLAND AVENUE AND ETA STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES AS HIGHLAND AVENUE AND ETA STREET." (A.P.N. 551-570-07). Adopted. See above. Book 73/Page 124 5/14/91 DEEDS & EASEMENTS 6. Resolution No. 91-83. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DIVISION STREET AND HIGHLAND AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES." (A.P.N. 551-570-08). Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 7. Resolution No. 91-84. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING AN ACQUIRED PARCEL OF LAND AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DIVISION STREET AND HIGHLAND AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES AS DIVISION STREET AND HIGHLAND AVENUE." (A.P.N. 551-570-08). Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 8. Resolution No. 91-85. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DIVISION STREET AND HIGHLAND AVENUE." (A.P.N. 551-570-07). Adopted. See above. BUDGET TRANSFER 1991 9. Resolution No. 91-86. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COVER WEED ABATEMENT COSTS." Adopted. See above. STREET VACATION 10. Resolution No. 91-87. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE AN UNIMPROVED PORTION OF "R' AVENUE, SOUTH OF 9TH STREET." (Applicant: Richard Dickerson) (Case File No. SC-3-89). Adopted. See above. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 11. Resolution No. 91-88. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT AT 1630 HIGHLAND AVENUE." (Applicant: Robert Paradise, McDonald's Corporation). (Case File No. CUP-1990-17). Adopted. See above. PERSONNEL POSITIONS NEW 12. Resolution No. 91-89. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR A NEW POSITION OF PHOTO RADAR SPECIALIST AND APPROVING THE SALARY RATE FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION AT $14.00 PER HOUR." Adopted. See above. Book 73/Page 125 5/14/91 CONTRACT 13. Resolution No. 91-90. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION CONCERNING AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GROSSMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE. " Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 14. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Bonita Road Runners. Request to conduct a road race from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 1991 commencing at the Plaza Bonita Shopping Center. A waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving the Temporary Use Permit subject to all conditions, to -wit and DENY the request for waiver of fees: City Attorney: Requires hold harmless agreement, public liability insurance with City and its officers and employees as additional insureds, with amount of coverage established by Risk Manager. Finance: A business license is required if monies are solicited, admittance charged or food, beverages or merchandise is sold. If any of the vendors or organizations are registered not -for - profit there will not be a charge for their business license. Police: Applicant shall contact Assistant Chief Fowler, 336-4462, prior to May 15, 1991 to discuss ground traffic control. Risk Manager: If streets or street lanes are closed, provide one million dollars general liability insurance policy, with the City, its officers, agents and employees named as additional insured. Execute hold harmless (this has been signed). TESTIMONY: Dave Brandland, Race Director, 575 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista explained the clubs intents and requested a waiver of fees. A handout was provided to the Mayor and City Council (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor with waiver of fees. Carried by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalia. NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, it be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. SEWER CAPACITY ADMINISTRATION 15. Resolution No. 91-91. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN SEWER RATES WITHIN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the resolution. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 91-91. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 126 5/14/91 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 16. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 45. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $163,567.47 (Warrant Nos. 116082 through 116137 inclusive, excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY90-91 17. SUBJECT: Request for Donation from the National City Girls Softball League to help purchase team jerseys, equipment and insurance. TESTIMONY: NONE. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the $250. request. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 18. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-91 approving a modification of Planned Development Permit No. PD-9-86 to allow the use of an area as a meeting room for a church at 2918 E. 18th Street. (Applicant: Marilyn Ponseggi, for First Samoan Methodist Church). (Case File No. PD-4-90). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission decision and recommends the Notice of Decision be filed. Planning Commission approved the application. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla this item be filed. No objection as filed. SEWER CAPACITY ADMINISTRATION 19. SUBJECT: Authority for City Manager to negotiate for sale of sewer capacity rights. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate for sale of up to 1 1/2 MGD capacity, at the best currently available price, with a near term (6 to 10 year) buy-back option. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. COUNCIL POLICY 20. SUBJECT: Request regarding additional Agenda materials. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the item be filed. No objection as filed. Book 73/Page 127 5/14/91 CITY MANAGER BUDGET FY91-92 21. SUBJECT: Finance Committee 1991-1992 Budget Review. RECOMMENDATION: Staff, after discussion with Vice Mayor Inzunza who will chair the Finance Committee Fiscal Year 1991-92 Budget Review, recommends a meeting date of Wednesday, May 29, 1991 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS/HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 22. SUBJECT: Report on Housing and Community Development Committee. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, to request the City Attorney bring this back on a future Agenda with changes to alter the term limits. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR LETTER/LIONS CLUB Mayor Waters read into the record a letter received by the National City Nutrition Center from the Lions Club with a check for $1,358.68 to be used for the purchase of a TVNCR and cabinet for the Cafeteria. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Dalla noted that several weeks ago a discussion had ensued regarding Cal Trans and the Cagle/Stockman/Highway 54 connection. Per conversations with Cal Trans, their intent is to have a connection through to Cagle Street and to not close it a previously understood. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to bring this item onto the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to formally request Cal Trans schedule a Public Hearing with the residents of Sweetwater Heights in National City to consider their (Cal Trans) proposal for the interchange at Rio Drive (Cagle StreetNalley Road) and Highway 54 and the City Council be notified of the hearing time and place. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters inquired of the Planning Director, as to the status of the unauthorized installation of a towing yard on Cal Trans property located on 30th Street. Planning Director Post informed the Council that the property was actually County property not National City property. A letter has been directed to the County Planning Department asking what permit process they had gone through. An answer is expected shortly. Book 73/Page 128 5/14/91 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison, National City, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 20 and lobby/public Agenda copy. Councilwoman Zarate thanked Police Chief Stan Knee for his report and response with regards to the Delgado Terrace. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT COSDE SECTION 54956.9(A) (MASSI AND KNOWLES V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY) ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to bring this item onto the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 8:31 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 8:47 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - May 21. 1991 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:48 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of May 21, 1991. , t AYOR 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.