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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 06-11 CC MINBook 73/Page 152 6/11/91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 11, 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: 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 salute to the flag led by City Manager, Tom G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 4. 1991 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION GIRL SCOUTS Presentation to Miss Heather Morrison, Girl Scouts. Mayor Waters stated that the presentation will be rescheduled to the June 18, 1991 as Miss Morrison was unable to attend this evenings meeting. Item No. 15 was heard at this time. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION BUDGET FY90-91 15. SUBJECT: Request for donation from Danielle Bennett for financial aid to help cover expenses associated with costs of competing in the 1992 Miss California USA pageant. TESTIMONY: Danielle Bennett, 530 "L" Avenue, National City addressed the Council and stated her request for financial aid. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza to allocate $500. to Ms. Bennett. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS STREET TREE & PARKWAY Mayor Waters read into the record his recommendation for appointment of Harry Sykes to fill the current opening on the Street Tree & Parkway Committee. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval of the Mayors' recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 153 6/11/91 Item No. 18 was heard at this time. MAYOR POLICE FACILITY PROPOSAL 18. SUBJECT: Discussion of Alternate site for Police Facility. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to direct the City Manager to immediately inform the Council should they (Staff) incur some insurmountable obstacle that would prevent the completion of the project at the approved site so that an alternate course of action could be pursued if necessary. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING REDEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT III 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amendment III, National City Downtown Redevelopment Project. (A joint public hearing of the City Council and the Community Development Commission of the City of National City, CA); and public hearing Under Section 33679 of the Health and Safety Code. RECOMMENDATION: The Executive Director, CDC, recommended approval. NOTE: City Attorney Eiser explained that based upon an advice letter from the FPPC, he advised three of the Council members, Mayor Waters and Council members Van Deventer and Zarate, who own property within the redevelopment area, to abstain from participating in the amendment. However, since a quorum is necessary to conduct Council business, the law provides for one abstaining Council member to be selected to participate by a random selection process. At the last Community Development Commission meeting, a random selection occurred and Mayor George Waters was selected. Councilman Van Deventer and Councilwoman Zarate therefore, will not be participating in this item and this procedure will carry throughout all decisions pertaining to Amendment III. TESTIMONY: Arnold Peterson, CDC, explained the particulars of the Amendment and the purpose of the Public Hearing. Larry Tagle, President of the National School District Board, spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. Thomas Robinson, representing the County Office of Education and the County Board of Education, spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. Tom Silva, representing the Sweetwater Union High School District, spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. John Ball, 2730 "G" Avenue, National City made inquiry regarding a letter he received on the expansion of the Sweetwater High School to the north for a future adult school. Susan Day, 111 East 5th Street, National City, thanked the City Management and Council for services provided to the public which make the City the most wonderful place to live. Book 73/Page 154 6/11/91 TESTIMONY (continued) Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, agreed with the statements made by Ms. Day, made inquiries of the Council and expressed his opinions on the proposed amendment. John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, made inquiries of the Council and expressed his opinions on the Police Facility. Mrs. Robert Richards, 1411 E. 16th Street, National City, spoke in favor of the Police Facility and thanked the City Council for creating a parking district on 16th Street. Warren Nielson, 1877 Cabernet Drive, Chula Vista, spoke regarding the Police Facility. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Waters declared a recess at 8:20 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:38 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the Public Hearing be closed and Council proceed with Amendment III as specified in the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote of those eligible to vote, to -wit: Dalla, Inzunza, Waters. Abstaining: Van Deventer, Zarate. NOTE: The City Clerk stated for the record that no written protests had been received in her office or at the Public Hearing with respect to Amendment III of the Redevelopment Plan. Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11 were heard at this time. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS REDEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT III 9. Resolution No. 91-121. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT AMENDMENT III, NATIONAL CITY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO PREPARE A NEGATIVE DECLARATION THEREFOR." ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, for the adoption of Resolution No. 91-121. Carried by unanimous vote of those eligible to vote, to -wit: Dalla, Inzunza, Waters. Abstaining: Van Deventer, Zarate. Book 73/Page 155 6/11/91 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 10. Resolution No. 91-122. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONSENTING TO FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW POLICE FACILITY AND IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT BOUNDARY." ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Resolution No. 91-122. Carried by unanimous vote of those eligible to vote, to -wit: Dalla, Inzunza, Waters. Abstaining: Van Deventer, Zarate. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION NOTE: City Attorney Eiser proposed the modification of the provision on page three, Item (c), Section E to add Section E.7. to read as follows: "Pursuant to Section 33445 of the Law, Community Development Commission tax increment revenues shall be utilized to pay for one-half the cost of the acquisition of land for and the cost of installation and construction of a new police facility for the City of National City within the Redevelopment Project Boundary. For this purpose, the Community Development Commission shall pay $4 million in cash in June, 1991, and $1 million in cash in December, 1991, to the National City Joint Powers Financing Authority, and shall make such further payments from time to time as requested by the Auditor and Treasurer of the Authority." Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote of those eligible to vote, to -wit: Daila, Inzunza, Waters. Abstaining: Van Deventer, Zarate. MUNICIPAL CODE 1991 11. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AMENDMENT III, NATIONAL CITY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA." ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 91-114 through 91-120). NOTE: Mayor Waters requested Resolution Nos. 91-115 and 91-118 be pulled. Councilwoman Zarate requested Resolution No. 91-116 be pulled. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval (except Resolution Nos. 91-115, 91- 116 and 91-118). Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADMINISTRATION 1991 2. Resolution No. 91-114 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB AT 999 DIVISION STREET." (Happy Hallow Trailer Park). Adopted. See above. Book 73/Page 156 6/11/91 CONTRACT 5. Resolution No. 91-117. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING SOUTHLAND PAVING, INC. TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHLAND PAVING, INC. FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THELMA WAY SOUTH OF 4TH STREET." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 7. Resolution No. 91-119. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING KIM CONSTRUCTION TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KIM CONSTRUCTION FOR CIVIC CENTER EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 8. Resolution No. 91-120. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROPRIATING COUNTY -PROVIDED AB 939 PLAN FUNDING." Adopted. See above. BUDGET TRANSFER 1991 3. Resolution No. 91-115. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR REPAIRS TO KIMBALL COMMUNITY BUILDING AIR CONDITIONING." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval of Resolution No. 91-115. Carried by unanimous vote. ENCROACHMENT REMOVAL AGREEMENT 4. Resolution No. 91-116. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR IN-N-OUT BURGER, INC. AT 2444 SOUTHPORT WAY." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval of Resolution No. 91-115 with the added condition that the proposed wall be sealed with anti -graffiti sealer. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE/ADMIN 6. Resolution No. 91-118. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DESIGNATING THE COUNTY AS THE SOLID WASTE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA)." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 91-118. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 157 6/11/91 The next three Items, Nos. 9, 10 and 11, were heard at an earlier time, after Public Hearing. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS REDEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT III 9. Resolution No. 91-121. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT AMENDMENT III, NATIONAL CITY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO PREPARE A NEGATIVE DECLARATION THEREFOR." COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMIN 10. Resolution No. 91-122. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONSENTING TO FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW POLICE FACILITY AND IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT BOUNDARY." ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION MUNICIPAL CODE 1991 11. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AMENDMENT III, NATIONAL CITY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA." ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1991 12. Ordinance No. 91-2012. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1829 REGARDING APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends enactment of the Ordinance. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza for adoption. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 13. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 49. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $131,493.98 (Warrant Nos. 116479 through 116540 inclusive excepting 116480). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Book 73/Page 158 6/11/91 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES CLAIM ERRECA'S, INC. 14. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Erreca's, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denying and referring to the City Attorney. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this item be denied and referred to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. This Item, No. 15, was heard at an earlier time, after Mayor's Presentations. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION BUDGET FY90-91 15. SUBJECT: Request for donation from Danielle Bennett for financial aid to help cover expenses associated with costs of competing in the 1992 Miss California USA pageant. OTHER BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 16. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision -Planning Commission Resolution No. 19-91 approving a Conditional Use Permit for an addition to one of four detached single-family residences at 921 M Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with Planning Commission's decision and recommends the Notice of Decision be filed. Planning Commission approved the application. TESTIMONY: Mildred Bundy, 903 M Avenue, National City, requested Council consideration on Condition #5, to not put the sidewalks in on N Avenue until the street goes in. William Bundy, representing the contractor on the project, answered Council's questions. NOTE: Consensus of Council was to accept a Letter of Credit if acceptable to the City Engineer. The City Engineer is to meet with and assist the applicant with the necessary paperwork inclusive of providing information on the 50/50 sidewalk program. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the item be filed. Carried by unanimous vote. ROUTE 54 PLANNING 17. SUBJECT: Report on the Cagle Street/Rio Drive proposed connection. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the setting of a time and place for an information hearing on the extension of Cagle Street. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, this item be filed. Motion died for lack of second. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to reiterate in the strongest terms possible. in letter form. Council's desires for a public hearing on this particular item and have the Mayor and perhaps Mr. Van Deventer as he is the City representative on SANDAG, personally deliver the letter to the Cal Trans Director locally. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 159 6/11/91 ROUTE 54 PLANNING (continued) TESTIMONY: Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, made inquiries of the Council. Mayor Waters requested consideration of the topic of sound walls be included in discussion at the Cal Trans public hearing when scheduled. NOTE: Councilman Dalla stated that he would be voting against the inclusion of the sound wall issue at the same hearing as the Cagle Street/Rio Drive hearing as it has potential to dilute the urgency of the interchange issue. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to bring this item onto the agenda. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of including the topic of sound walls in the meeting. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - This Item, No. 18, was heard earlier in the evening, after Interviews/Appointments. POLICE FACILITY PROPOSED 18. SUBJECT: Discussion of alternate site for Police facility. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS SISTER CITY 19. SUBJECT: Discussion of National City Day in Tecate, Saturday, July 20, 1991. General discussion ensued. Mayor Waters read into the record Nelco Oil Refining Fact Sheet #6 dated June 6, 1991. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) The Mayor then inquired of Councilman Van Deventer, the SANDAG representative, as to whether the Otay area would be interested in taking the Marines and expanding the airport where it is. Councilman Van Deventer said the issue would be on the June SANDAG agenda for discussion but not for a vote until July. All information will be brought back to the City Council. Book 73/Page 160 6/11/91 CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Warren Nielson, 1877 Cabernet Drive, Chula Vista provided Mayor Waters with a letter expressing his opinions on the Police Facility which the Mayor read into the record. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - June 18. 1991 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:15 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of June 18, 1991. YOR 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.