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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 02-11 CC MINBook 74/Page 32 02/11/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 11, 1992 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 Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 4, 1992, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters requested a deviation from the Agenda at this point and introduced National City Port Commissioner Delton "Rip" Reopelle. Commissioner Reopelle informed Council that PASHA had submitted a request to be heard at the next Port Commission meeting, February 18, 1992 at 2:00 p.m. with regards to their desire to obtain a lease on the vacant 20 acres of bayfront property in National City, west of the ITT building. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza to bring this item onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the Agenda was posted. Carried by unanimous vote. General discussion ensued. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to have the National City Port Commissioner restate the Councils' previous action to the Port District. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters also read into the record a letter received from County Supervisor Brian Bilbray congratulating the City of National City's claim for designated recyclables diverted from County landfills during the first quarter of 1991/1992 which qualified for a tonnage grant. 348,000 pounds of recyclables at a rate of $7.74 per ton, earning $1,348.50. The Mayor presented the check to the City Manager. Book 74/Page 33 02/11/92 PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amendments regarding Design Standards and Procedural Requirements for New Industrial and Commercial Development. (Case File No. A-1991-3). NOTE: Affidavit of Mailing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with Planning Commission recommendation with further modification of the recommended side yard setback requirement. TESTIMONY: Diane Gonzales -Richards, representing her parents who reside at 1040 Hoover Avenue, National City. John Retana, owner of commercial property at 1630 Harding Avenue, National City. Ted Godshalk, 2143 Cleveland Avenue, National City. Mary Johnson, owner of commercial property at 326 W. 11th Street, National City. Ed Borrak, representing his grandmother, Rose Gesser, who resides at 1420 McKinley Avenue, National City. Linda Aguirre, 440 W. 18th Street, National City. Suzanne De La Vergne, Principal of Kimball Elementary School, 302 W. 18th Street, National City. Rubin Rubio, 1729 Cleveland Avenue, National City. Veronica Avalos, 708 "D" Avenue, National City. Jesse Aguirre, 440 W. 18th Street, National City. Stanley Rogers, 1827 Wilson Avenue, National City. Margaret Godshalk, 2143 Cleveland Avenue, National City. Stanley Rogers, 1827 Wilson Avenue, National City. Lawrence Gonzalez, 521 W. 20th Street, National City. Barry Blackwood, owner of commercial property at 921 Coolidge Avenue, National City. Ed Borrak, representing his grandmother, Rose Gesser, who resides at 1420 McKinley Avenue, National City. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to amend recommendation 9 to allow non- conforming use properties on the Westside the same rights to rebuild as others in National City without the issuance of a variance. Motion withdrawn by maker and second. Consensus of the Council was to allow for further consideration of the Public Hearing with regards to recommendation No. 9 only. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to hold recommendation 9 over for staff to do further study and add clarification with regards to single family homes only on the Westside. with the intent that if any homes burn down. the owner has the ability to rebuild or if the home is dilapidated, they would be able to rebuild with the same square footage as they currently have. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of adoption of recommendation numbers 1-8. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 34 02/11/92 Mayor Waters called a recess at 9:32 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:46 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy, (CHAS), National City, California. RECOMMENDATION: Executive Director, CDC, recommends that the Public hearing be held, interested persons be heard, and the Public Hearing be continued to Tuesday, March 10, 1992 at 7 p.m. Council members Dalla and Inzunza entered the Council Chambers at 9:47 p.m. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chamber at 9:48 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chamber at 9:50 p.m. TESTIMONY: Arnold Peterson, Executive Director, Community Development Commission and David Sheldon, Assistant Director, Community Development Commission, explained the purpose and components of the study. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the City Council and CDC Director. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, to continue the Public Hearing to March 10. 1992. 7:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-24 through 92- 26). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval. Motion withdrawn by maker and second. CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 92-24. 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 MISCELLANEOUS CURBS, GUTTERS, PAVEMENTS, DRAINAGE AND NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS." (Engineering Specs. No. 91-14). TESTIMONY: Engineering Director Burt Myers clarified that this project was for the Councils' "Neighborhood Improvement Program" efforts where $300,000. was put directly into the neighborhoods by replacement where needed and new where none previously existed, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, pavements and drainage systems. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer for approval of Resolution No. 92-24. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 35 02/11/92 STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 4. Resolution No. 92-25. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON EUCLID AVENUE BETWEEN 18TH AND 20TH STREETS FOR STREET PURPOSES." (A.P.N. 558-240-10). ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval of Resolution No. 92-25. Carried by unanimous vote. DEEDS AND EASEMENTS 5. Resolution No. 92-26. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY TO FRED AND ALETHEA R. PRUITT." (Portion of A.P.N. 558-240-10). ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval of Resolution No. 92-26. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 6. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 32. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $182,798.64 (Warrant Nos. 120121 through 120203 inclusive excepting 120124). 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. . AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT FY 90-91 7. SUBJECT: Completion of Fiscal year 1990-91 Audits and Submission of the Related Reports. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the reports be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the reports be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - Mayor Waters stated that he had sent the letters at Councils' request to the utility companies, Cox Cable and the Department of Transportation advising them of the aggressive campaign by the City to rid our community of graffiti and soliciting their assistance in prompt removal from their property. (Copies on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Book 74/Page 36 02/11/92 MAYOR (continued) Mayor Waters stated that he had also sent a letter to Governor Wilson stating that the City of National City supports the City of San Diego request for a state of emergency and urges that resources be made available to repair the pipeline at the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). CITY COUNCIL - Councilman Inzunza made comment on the recent increase in graffiti throughout the city. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Fred Pruitt, 2414 E. 19th Street, National City, representing Mr. Cuevas, owner of property on Thelma Way, requested Council consideration of expanding the paving of Thelma Way to include Mr. Cuevas property and presented Council with handouts pertaining to the item. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, this item be brought back onto the Agenda with a Staff report in 2 weeks, Carried by unanimous vote. Robert Griner, 628 Buttercup Lane, National City, made inquiry regarding the Police Department photo radar unit. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry regarding city- wide storm clean up. CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) (ELDON HANSEN V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, ET AL.) ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of holding the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(A). Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 11:26 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 11:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the meeting be adjourned to the City Council Workshop - Kimball Community Building Rental Fees and Sewer Rates - February 12. 1992 - 3:00 D.M. - Large Conference Room. The next Regular City Council Meeting - February 18. 1992 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 11:31 p.m. Book 74/Page 37 02/11/92 B'1 MMA PR�-�Q ¢ a CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of February 18, 1992. TAYOR 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.