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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 12-10 CC MINBook 73/Page 301 12/10/91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 10, 1991 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: 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 Meetings of November 26 and December 3. 1991. be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION Eagles presentation of a check for the "Spirit of the Holidays" Program. Mayor Waters called on Bill St. Amand, 223 W. Plaza Blvd., Bill Palmer and Armando Morales, representatives from the National City Eagles Club No. 2712. They presented a check for $400. from their Bingo program to Fire Chief Randy Kimble to help with the costs of the Spirit of the Holidays Program. PUBLIC HEARINGS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1992 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Community Development Block Grant Performance to date and first Public Hearing on the 1992-1993 Block Grant Program. RECOMMENDATION: The Executive Director, Community Development Commission, recommended that the Progress and Performance Report be approved and that the Public Hearing be continued to Tuesday, January 21, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. TESTIMONY: Vincent Reynolds, President of the Friends of the National City Public Library spoke in favor of their request of $80,000. for the Project Read Program. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the Progress and Performance Report be approved and the Public Hearing be continued to Tuesday. January 21. 1992 at 7:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 73/Page 302 12/10/91 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit for live entertainment within an existing movie theater at 330 National City Boulevard. (Applicant: Juan and Dignora Torres --Case File No. CUP-1991-13) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing, Proof of Publication, and Affidavit of Mailing are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of CUP-1991-13 subject to the conditions and based on the findings set forth by Planning Commission Resolution No. 36-91. TESTIMONY: Juan Jose Torres, Applicant/Owner, spoke in favor of his request and answered Councils' questions. Mike Keoghe, District Supervisor of McMahan's Furniture Store expressed concerns with the area parking and answered Councils' questions. Cal Perez, Owner of Keith's Restaurant, expressed concerns with the area parking and answered Councils' questions. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the approval subject to the conditions and based on the findings set forth by the Planning Commission. including the deletion of Item #4. No vote taken. Amended motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters to close the Public Hearing and move in favor of approval subject to the conditions and based on the findings set forth by the Planning Commission. amended to delete Item #4. have 1 week runs 4 times a year and Amateur hours 1 time a week 10 times a year. the applicant to notify City Staff prior to live performances of their scheduled date and time. Carried by unanimous vote. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 16 3. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Public Hearing on the establishment of Underground Utilities District 16. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing, Proof of Publication, and Affidavit of Mailing are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Vice Mayor Zarate stated she would be abstaining as her property abuts District 16. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended preparation of a Resolution establishing Underground Utility District 16. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by lnzunza, in favor of Staffs' recommendation to prepare a Resolution establishing Underground Utility District 16. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalia, lnzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Zarate. Book 73/Page 303 12/10/91 UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 17 4. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Public Hearing on the establishment of Underground Utilities District 17. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing, Proof of Publication, and Affidavit of Mailing are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended preparation of a Resolution establishing Underground Utility District 17. TESTIMONY: Daniel Murphy, 936 "A" Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to Proposed District 17, made inquiry and answered Councils' questions. (Copy of letter of opposition, previously received, on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Ellinor Juarez, 916 "A" Avenue, National City, spoke in favor of the proposed District 17 and stated that she spoke on behalf of several other "Brick Row Owners" and made inquiry of the Council. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to direct Staff to prepare a Resolution establishing Underground Utility District 17. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters requested a deviation from the Agenda. Item Numbers 10 and 11 were heard at this time. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY91-92 10. SUBJECT: Request for Donation from National City Quarterback Club to assist the Sweetwater High School A.S.B. in meeting expenses for their athletic program. TESTIMONY: Fred Pruitt, 2414 E. 19th Street, National City, spoke in favor of the request, made inquiry and answered Councils' questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the allocation of $250.00. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY91-92 11. SUBJECT: Request for Donation from Granger Junior High School to help reimburse them for the cost of their ad. TESTIMONY: Josetta Koski, Mary Ann Lapid, and Jose Centeno representing the Granger Junior High School Peer Counselors Program, spoke in favor of their request. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the allocation of $250.00. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Inzunza stated that he had received a letter from the Filipino -American Senior Citizens Group with regards to its annual Children's Christmas Festival to be held on December 15, 1991 requesting a $250. donation and requested this item be placed on the Agenda. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). SUBJECT: Request for Donation from the Filipino -American Senior Citizens Group. Book 73/Page 304 12/10/91 REQUEST FOR DONATION (continued) ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, this item be brought onto the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Fred Pruitt, 2414 E. 19th Street, National City, made inquiry of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the $250 request to be allocated for gifts for the children. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 91-239 through 91-241). NOTE: Councilman Dalla stated he would be voting against Item No. 5, Resolution No. 91-239. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISION 5. Resolution No. 91-239. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING MODIFICATION OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 1-87 TO ALLOW TWO-WAY TRAFFIC CIRCULATION WITHIN THE SITE, A SINGLE FENCE BETWEEN THE UNITS AND A SIGN 12 FT. FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SWEETWATER ROAD AND REO DRIVE." (APPLICANT: WITKIN DESIGN, INC. - CASE FILE NO.: PUD-1991-1). Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. Abstaining: None. NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM 6. Resolution No. 91-240. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT TO PROVIDE FREE RIDES FOR CANNED FOOD ON DECEMBER 11 THROUGH 15, 1991." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 7. Resolution No. 91-241. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH JHK AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO DESIGN PLANS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AT 12TH STREET AND AT CIVIC CENTER DRIVE." Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, they be presented by title only. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, Resolution No. 91-242 be introduced by title only. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer, Zarate. Book 73/Page 305 12/10/91 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) CONTRACT 8. Resolution No. 91-242. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Councilman Van Deventer left the Council Chamber at 9:15 p.m. Councilman Van Deventer returned to the Council Chamber at 9:18 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to eliminate Item (d) under Section 2.4 of the Agreement. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer, Zarate. Motion by DaIla, seconded by Waters, to direct Mr. Peterson. with the assistance of the City Manager and Finance Department, to make arrangements to have a consultant review the assumptions. the basis for the assumptions and provide an analysis of the numbers that have been computed regarding the financial flow of revenue for Amendment III. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer, Zarate. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, Resolution No. 91-243, be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET TRANSFERS 1991/PARKING ADMIN 1991 9. Resolution No. 91-243. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DESIGNATING LIMITED PARKING FOR STREET SWEEPING ZONES AND POSTING OF SIGNS, FOR THE AREA BOUNDED BY NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD, 1ST STREET, "D" AVENUE, AND 7TH STREET AND AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council approval. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Resolution No. 91-243. No vote taken. Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, to lay this item over for 45 days. Carried by unanimous vote. Item Numbers 10 and 11 were heard prior to CONSENT CALENDAR WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY91-92 10. SUBJECT: Request for Donation from National City Quarterback Club to assist the Sweetwater High School A.S.B. in meeting expenses for their athletic program. Book 73/Page 306 12/10/91 BUDGET FY91-92 11: SUBJECT: Request for Donation from Granger Junior High School to help reimburse them for the cost of their ad. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 12. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 23. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $80,999.65 (Warrant Nos. 119247 through 119312 inclusive excepting 119311) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $482,317.33. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 13. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 39-91 approving a Conditional Use Permit for construction of a Boys and Girls Club at 1430 "D" Avenue. (Applicant: Gregory P. Beatie--Case File No.: CUP-1991- 14). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission decision and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chamber at 10:36 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chamber at 10:38 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, this item be filed. No objection as filed. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 14. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 38-91 approving a Planned Development Permit for construction of a six unit apartment complex at 3343 Orange Street. (Applicant: Douglas J. Collins -- Case File No. PD-1991-4. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission decision and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla this item be filed. No objection as filed. CITY OWNED LAND ADMIN 15. SUBJECT: Status Report for the surplus property located on the south east corner of Division Street and Laurel Avenue, A.P.N. 554-012-01. RECOMMENDATION: Staff states the best use for the property is to combine it with the adjacent property (Mrs. Brown's property), therefore, it is recommended that the property be given to Mrs. Brown for a minimal consideration, with the requirement that Mrs. Brown performs Conditions No. 2 ("Buyer shall remove the pump station structure and abandon the wet well in accordance with the standard specifications for Public Works Construction") and 3 ("Since the parcel is too small for a building site, the buyer will be required to combine it with the adjacent parcel") within 6 months. Book 73/Page 307 12/10/91 CITY OWNED LAND ADMIN (continued) TESTIMONY: Fred Pruitt, 2414 E. 19th Street, National City, representative of Mrs. Brown, made inquiry of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, this property be transferred to Mrs. Brown on the condition that she performs condition numbers 2 and 3 at which time the property will be transferred. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS/PART-TIME/TEMPS/SEASONAL 16. SUBJECT: Review of temporary part-time Civic Center receptionist position. RECOMMENDATION: If the Council desires to retain the position, Staff recommends a 6-month continuance and review again at budget time. Refer to CDC for review and action. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, this position be continued for the next 6 months and reviewed at budget time. Refer to CDC for review and action. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - City Engineer Myers stated that the Mayor had informed him that he had personally received a verbal request at the last City Council meeting, by Mr. Carillo, to hold over the Staff report on his property, currently scheduled for December 17, 1991 4:00 p.m. to January 14, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, to bring this item onto the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to re -schedule the Staff report on Mr. Carillos' property to January 14. 1992 at 7:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR - Mayor Waters suggested Council consider the renaming of Reo Drive, Copeland Drive after one of our City founding families. Vice Mayor Zarate also proposed Rancho de la Nacion. CITY COUNCIL - Councilman Inzunza requested the city look into why the phone transformer boxes and bus benches take so long to have graffiti removed. It was explained to him that the companies who own these items have not given permission to eradicate their property. The City Manager will have the Building and Safety Director try again to obtain authorization. Councilman Inzunza made inquiry as to when the Boards and Commissions Annual Banquet would be held and was informed that it would be on the 30th of March, 1992. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. Book 73/Page 308 12/10/91 CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C) (WALTHALL V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY) ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(C). Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 11:13 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 11:25 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - December 17. 1991 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 11:26 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of December 17, 1991. ci MAYOR 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.