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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 07-16 CC MINBook 73/Page 179 7/16/91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 16, 1991 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager, Gerald J. Bolint, followed by the invocation by Councilman Dalia. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 25. 1991 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS PERSONNEL/RECOGNITION/APPRECIATION Mayor Waters presented the Purchasing Agent, Brenda Hodges, and Building & Safety Director, Michael Bouse, with certificates "In recognition and commendation for services you have rendered beyond your normal professional responsibilities by providing additional assistance (without compensation) after hours and on weekends for the betterment of the City of National City." CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 91-145 through 91-148 and Item Nos. 5 and 6 - TUP). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. ABATEMENT WEED 1. Resolution No. 91-145. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT OF WEED ABATEMENT." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 91-146. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION OF THE WEED ABATEMENT AND RUBBISH REMOVAL CONTRACT WITH E & J WEED ABATEMENT CO." Adopted. See above. Book 73/Page 180 7/16/91 SUBDIVISION 3. Resolution No. 91-147. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND WILLIAM GRETLER D/B/A/G-C EUCLID, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR A PROPOSED LOT SPLIT AT 2202-2212 EUCLID AVENUE." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 4. Resolution No. 91-148. "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 REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRE STATION SHOWER." (Building Specs. No. 1520-91). Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 5. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Ball Oldsmobile, Honda, GMC, request to erect a 20' x 40' tent for a sales promotion to be conducted from July 17 through August 17, 1991 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the application subject to all conditions of approval, to -wit: Fire: A separate Fire Safety Permit shall be obtained from Fire department. Provide a floor plan (site plan). Canopies to be flame retardant - provide certification. Finance: A Business License is required of all vendors and businesses participating. The dealership can operate on their current license. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 6. SUBJECT: Request for Public Fireworks Display Permit by the City of National City and the National City Chamber of Commerce for August 3, 1991 in connection with the "Armed Forces Salute." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the fireworks display permit. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, they be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 181 7/16/91 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Continued) GRANT FILIPINO CENTER 7. Resolution No. 91-149. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RESOURCES AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR A COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER TO BE OPERATED BY THE PHILIPINO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF NATIONAL CITY (PACNC)." RECOMMENDATION: The Executive Director of CDC recommended approval. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Resolution No. 91-149. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 8. Resolution No. 91-150. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF 1.0 MGD SEWER CAPACITY RIGHTS TO SPRING VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS AREA DEVELOPMENT 9. SUBJECT: Report on Otay Mesa Airport Proposal. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be reviewed and Council provide appropriate direction based on discussion. TESTIMONY: Chula Vista Mayor, Tim Nader presented the views of his city, Chula Vista, in opposition to the airport proposal (letter previously submitted, copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Jack Koerper, Special Projects Director for SANDAG, made a brief presentation and answered Councils' questions. Steve Brennan with the Chief Administrative Office, County of San Diego, explained the County position and answered Councils' questions. Mike Stro, representing the Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce, presented their views in favor of the proposed site and requested Council take a neutral position until further information was provided. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Zarate, to oppose the location of an airport in the South Bay. Otay Mesa area. Motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla, Van Deventer. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to submit to SANDAG. that if the airport is sited in the South Bay. South Bay representatives should comprise the majority of the city representatives on the study body. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 182 7/16/91 WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 10. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 52. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $238,319.99 (Warrant Nos. 116783 through 116890 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 11. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 1. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $174,245.60 (Warrant Nos. 116892 through 116985 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $464,934.99. 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. WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 12. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 2. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $133,949.69 (Warrant Nos. 116987 through 117059 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer for approval. Warrants parried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION POLICE FACILITY PROPOSED 13. SUBJECT: Communication from Warren Nielson regarding Police Station Facility. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, this item be filed. No objection as filed. SUBDIVISION 14. SUBJECT: A Petition from residents of Palmer Way, protesting the City Council's decision of 6/25/91, of extending by one year the permit granted to sub -divide the single lot at 1215 Palmer Way and to allow for the construction of a second home on the property. TESTIMONY: Del Dickson, 1220 Palmer Way, spoke in opposition to the extension. Martha Kojima, 1230 Palmer Way, spoke in opposition to the extension. Anne Woods Dickson, 1220 Palmer Way, spoke in opposition to the extension. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Van Deventer, to file. No objection as filed. Book 73/Page 183 7/16/91 Mayor Waters called a recess at 5:55 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. OTHER BUSINESS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 15. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-91 and 26-91 approving a Planned Development Permit for a 45,000 sq. ft. commercial building and zone variance for two signs on building wall which do not face a street. Property located on the south side of East 30th Street., 1000 ft. East of Highland Ave. (Applicant: Toys-R-Us). (Case File Nos.: PD-1991- 3/Z-1991-1). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. The Planning Commission voted to approve the applications. TESTIMONY: Alfonzo Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed his opinions on sign code requirements and provided the Council with the address of a potential code violator. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the item be filed. No objection as filed. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS YOUTH 16. SUBJECT: Revisions to Student Commissioner Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended Council consider the revised program for approval. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 17. SUBJECT: Appeal of the Traffic Safety Committee denial of a request to remove the one-way signs on 9th Street. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended denial of the request to remove the one-way signs. NOTE: An additional petition in favor of leaving the signs on 9th Street was received on July 15th. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). TESTIMONY: Lawrence Sies, 2220 E. 10th St., National City, spoke regarding the appeal. Mary Head, 936 Paradise Drive, National City, requested the direction of the signs be altered. Public Works Director, Curt Williams stated that he would ensure the signs are posted in compliance with Cal Trans requirements. Vincent Quidasol, 2127 E. 9th St., National City, spoke in favor of the denial. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, To deny the request to remove the one-way signs on East 9th Street. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 184 7/16/91 CABLE TV 18. SUBJECT: Semi -Annual Status Report submitted by Ultronics Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the report be filed. No objection as filed. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - Mayor Waters reported that he had met with Cal Trans representative Norm Larsen and his Staff and discussed the Councils ' request for a public hearing. Cal Trans would like to hold a workshop with Council on Wednesday July 24th at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the issues and determine if they can be resolved without a public hearing. The Mayor read into the record a letter received from the Commanding Officer of the U.S. Navy stating that they would relocate per the City request, the fence on 8th Street and replace it with a wrought iron decorative style fence. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The Mayor then advised the Council that he had received a letter from the Port of San Diego stating that the Port District had incorporated our City requests into their five- year Capital Improvement Program. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The Mayor informed the Council that the Mayors' and City Managers' who have been working with the Port District to obtain additional revenue from them, will be visiting Governor Wilson in the near future to enlist his support for the funding. The meeting will occur prior to the making of their presentation before the LANDS Commission. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY PROMOTION 19. SUBJECT: Status Report on "Armed Forces Salute." Councilman Van Deventer and Councilwoman Rosalie Zarate provided Council with an update on the item. Councilman Inzunza stated that the trip to our Sister City Tecate was all confirmed. He also advised the Council that the Government Advisory Group, on Metro II, had provided additional expenses that the members needed to be aware of and stated he would be bringing this item to the Council within the next few weeks for discussion/action. Councilwoman Zarate requested the itinerary and directions for those wanting to participate in the trip to Tecate but wanting to drive their own vehicles. Mayor Waters stated that a map and itinerary would be available in his office Wednesday morning. Book 73/Page 185 7/16/91 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed his opinions on the Euclid Avenue Extension project. Alexander McLintock, 2038 Euclid Avenue, National City, requested consideration of the closing of Euclid while under construction to all except residents. Lois Davison, 2011 So. Euclid, National City, inquired as to whether the City would be putting in a new driveway to her property to replace the one removed. (Signed City Permission Letter on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Zendia Smith, 2121 Prospect, National City, made inquiry on missing street signs from the corner of 22nd Street and Prospect. Lois Davison, 2011 So. Euclid, National City, informed Council that 2 street signs were laying in her front yard and might be those that are missing. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the 4th of July Carnival and improvements he had noted during his attendance. Warren Nielson, 1877 Cabernet Drive, Chula Vista, inquired as to the whereabouts of a 1776 video was that he had loaned to Vice Mayor Inzunza and was informed it was sitting on the desk of the Mayors' Secretary waiting for him to pick up. Vice Mayor Inzunza left the Chambers at 7:35 p.m. Vice Mayor Inzunza returned to the Chambers at 7:39 p.m. Mr. Nielson then expressed his opinions on the proposed police facility. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - July 23, 1991 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:40 p.m. cX6u, CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of July 23, 1991. 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.