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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 10-22 CC MINBook 73/Page 266 10/22/91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 22, 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: Berkuti, Bolint, Harter, McCabe, 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 Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 15. 1991, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamations be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming October 1991 as: "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then requested the City Manager forward it to the appropriate people. The Proclamation proclaiming the remaining holiday months of 1991 and all of 1992 as: "BUCKLE UP FOR LIFE CHALLENGE," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then requested that the City Manager forward it to the appropriate people. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda at this time to report that a check had been received from Mr. Barkett in the amount of $43,786. for the TOT Tax as agreed upon for the unfinished Radisson Suites. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mayor Waters recommended that Ms. Lily Fernandez -Martin and Mr. Lester Huston be appointed to the Library Board for a full term ending June 30, 1994. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 267 10/22/91 PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission denial of Conditional Use Permit for expansion of a shopping center at 3007 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Sil!man/Wyman, Inc.) (Case File No. CUP-1991-6). NOTE: Affidavit of Mailing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the appeal be denied. TESTIMONY: Larry Sillman, applicant, spoke in favor of the appeal and answered Councils' questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to hold this item over until the November 12, 1991 Council Meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONE VARIANCE 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission approval of a Zone Variance to reduce parking requirements from 48 spaces to 40 spaces for a shopping center with a Laundromat at the southwest corner of 8th Street and Palm Avenue. (Applicant: R. Badt / Appellant: R. Niblack) (Case File No. Z-1991-3). NOTE: Affidavit of Mailing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council deny the appeal and approve Zone Variance Z-1991-3 based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 33-91. TESTIMONY: Richard Niblack, owner of property at 1610 E. 8th Street, National City, spoke in favor of his appeal and answered Councils' questions. Richard Badt, Sillman/Wyman, Inc., project architect, spoke in favor of the Planning Commission approval of the Zone Variance and answered Councils' questions. Clay Pederson, 3790 Rivera Drive, San Diego, representative of property owner, PWS Development/PWS Investments, spoke in favor of the Planning Commissions approval of the Zone Variance and answered Councils' questions. Richard Variano, Leasing Agent for PWS Development, 4180 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, answered Councils' questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to recommend the appeal be denied and approve the Zone Variance based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 33-91. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 91-208 through 91-213 and Item No. 9. TUP). NOTE: A member of the Public requested Item No. 7, Resolution No. 91-212 be pulled. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, fQr approval (except Item No. 7, Resolution No. 91-212). Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 268 10/22/91 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 91-208. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND DUDEK AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM, PHASE I AND II." (Engineering Spec. No. 92-1). Adopted. See above. BUDGET TRANSFERS 1991 4. Resolution No. 91-209. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR REO DRIVE FROM STATE ROUTE 54 TO SWEETWATER ROAD." Adopted. See above. CITY PURCHASE OF PROPERTY 5. Resolution No. 91-210. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT AN OFFER FOR SALE AND OPEN AN ACQUISITION ESCROW FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT 3404 VALLEY ROAD." (A.P.N. 564-310- 03). Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 6. Resolution No. 91-211. 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 TENANT IMPROVEMENTS FOR CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - PHASE II." (C.I.P. NO. 1215-91-11). Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 8. Resolution No. 91-213. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A RIGHT OF ENTRY PERMIT WITH THE SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD (MTDB) FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEWER LINE ON CIVIC CENTER DRIVE." Adopted. See above. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 9. SUBJECT: Request for Public Fireworks Display by Sweetwater Union High School. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the fireworks display permit. ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 73/Page 269 10/22/91 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) BUDGET FY91-92 7. Resolution No. 91-212. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING A FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92." TESTIMONY: Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 91-212. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS SEWER CAPACITY ADMIN. 10. SUBJECT: Sewer Rates for Nearby Cities. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: Leonard Aguillard, 138 Minot, Chula Vista, owner of 5 units in National City at 2110 E. 20th Street, expressed concerns with rate increases and presented a handout to the Mayor and Council. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council. Ann Abbott, 2105 E. 4th Street, National City, spoke regarding her opposition to the flat rate charges for trash and sewer. Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City, made inquiry of the Council. Martin Altbaum, 581 "C" Street, Chula Vista, stated that he would be willing to provide the City with his engineering drawings which would provide a lot of the information needed by the City in order to update their records. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to direct the City Manager to take whatever steps are necessary to get the records accurate and current with regards to the sewer rates. Carried by unanimous vote. Council then discussed having a representative from the Sweetwater Authority attend the November 5, 1991 Council Meeting to explain the water situation, costs etc and answer questions. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 11. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 16. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $220,295.63 (Warrant Nos. 118517 through 118617 inclusive, excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer stated he would be abstaining on Warrant No. 118559 as he owns the building. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Warrants (except 118559) carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 118559 carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. Book 73/Page 270 10/22/91 CABLE TV/ULTRONICS 12. SUBJECT: Interim Status Report submitted by Ultronics, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: Martin Altbaum, President, Ultronics, Inc. answered Councils' questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. SOLID WASTE/TRASH 13. SUBJECT: Periodic Report of EDCO Activities RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER - No report. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - The Mayor requested that the CITY COUNCIL be heard first. CITY COUNCIL - 14. SUBJECT: Oral Report on League of California Cities Meeting. TESTIMONY: Councilman Van Deventer gave a brief oral report on the various workshops/presentations held at the League of California Cities Conference. He provided the Council with an "Evaluation of Appointed Officials" form used by the City of San Luis Obispo, which he had acquired at the Conference for possible use in our City. Councilwoman Zarate inquired as to whether there would be an in-house recycling program established for the City offices and was advised there was one in the process of being established. Councilman Van Deventer stated that he had observed the demolition of the old meat packing plant at 1-5 and 24th Street today. He also made inquiry as to the status of the old service station at 8th Street and "E" Avenue. Councilman Dalla made inquiry of the Fire Chief with regards to the old service station located at Plaza Boulevard and 8th Street and any possible assistance from the County Hazardous Waste people. Book 73/Page 271 10/22/91 MAYOR was heard at this time. MAYOR Mayor Waters stated that he had received an inquiry from a major store that is interested in locating in National City and would like to discuss this possibility with the Council members. The Mayor then read a letter into the record which had been sent to Barry Woods, Graffiti Abatement Co. and copied to him from the Bonita Paradise Mobile Home Park commending the prompt and excellent service provided on graffiti removal. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). This item, CITY COUNCIL, was heard prior to MAYOR. CITY COUNCIL - 14. SUBJECT: Oral Report on League of California Cities Meeting. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City made inquiry regarding a Community Development Commission item and requested the report from the Sweetwater Authority representative be moved to the meeting of November 12, 1991 as it would be a 7:00 p.m. meeting. He then gave an update on the success of the Boys & Girls Club fundraiser, Dash for Cash, which was held Saturday, October 19th and raised approximately $1,600. Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City, spoke regarding graffiti on the wall of the new homes at 4th and "T' Avenue. Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, thanked the Council for their action in the neighborhoods and reported additional items he had observed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - November 5. 1991 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:48 p.m. ct , , CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of November 5, 1991. 1�/1! 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.