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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 03-17 CC MINBook 74/Page 63 03/17/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 17, 1992 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, 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 Dalla, the Minutes of the Regular --Meeting of March 3. 1992. and the Minutes of the Adjourned Workshop Meeting of March 4. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Proclamations be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 5 to April 11, 1992 as "SIGHT FIRST WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who presented it to Marion Cooper, 1313 N Avenue, National City, representing the Lions Noontime Club of National City. Mr. Cooper explained the project and thanked the Mayor and Council for their support. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 5 to April 11, 1992 as "ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL WEEK" and March 26, 1992 as "ALTRUSA DAY" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who presented it to Edith Hughes, 1104 Manchester Street, National City, representing the Altrusa Club of National City. Ms. Hughes thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation. The Proclamation proclaiming the month of April, 1992 to be "EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who presented it to Dennis Sheean, Division Chief, who thanked the Mayor and Council for their support and explained the program and upcoming preparedness events. PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy, (CHAS), National City, California. Continued from Council meeting of February 11, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Executive Director, CDC, recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution approving and adopting the CHAS. Book 74/Page 64 03/17/92 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (continued) TESTIMONY: Arnold Peterson, Executive Director, Community Development Commission, City of National City, gave a brief overview of the CHAS and confirmed to Council that he would make amendments to the Strategy prior to submitting it by changing throughout the Summary where reference is made to "continue using remaining 15% CDBG funds to assist community service organizations" to "continue using remaining 15% or Tess CDBG funds to assist community service organizations." Dave Sheldon, Community Development Commission, spoke regarding the program. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City made inquiry of Council and Community Development Commission Director. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Executive Directors recommendation for approval with the modification of "continue using remaining 15% or less CDBG funds to assist community service organizations" where indicated in CHAS report. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-39 through 92- 40 and Item No. 4 - Consolidated Cash & Investment Report as of January 31, 1992). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by lnzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT 2. Resolution No. 92-39. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION REGULATING PHOTO RADAR (SB 1349) INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHARLES M. CALDERON." Adopted. See above. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3. Resolution No. 92-40. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." Adopted. See above. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1992 4. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash & Investment Report as of January 31, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the reports be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 74/Page 65 03/17/92 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the Resolutions be approved by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. PERSONNEL HIRING POLICIES 5. Resolution No. 92-41. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING A DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION POLICY." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended adoption of the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Roger DeFratis, Personnel Director, answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 92-41. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS CITY OWNED LAND ADMIN 6. SUBJECT: Report of the City -owned surplus properties at the northwest corner of Euclid Avenue and 16th Street, A.P.N. 557-400-19 and 558-101-04. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: Councilman Dalla requested consideration of alternate action: the City to keep and landscape a portion of the lot similar to the landscaping that currently exists across the street and along Euclid Avenue and when it's feasible and the bus stop is approved at that location, have a turn lane or bus stop out of the travel lane and then give the remainder to the adjacent property owner. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Councilman Dalia's amendment to Staff's recommendation and for the Engineering Department to create a project/plan and bring it back to the Council for review/approval. Carried by unanimous vote. BUILDING PERMIT ADMIN 7. SUBJECT: Request for determination of non -significant alteration (Santa Fe Depot: Curtis Corn, Owner). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation: Approve the issuance of the building permit to install the Texture 111 siding subject to the following conditions: 1. That the permit for the siding be withheld until the prior permit condition pertaining to the freight door installation is satisfied. 2. That the Texture 111 siding be installed over the existing exterior building finish. TESTIMONY: Don Helmer, 4045 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA., spoke in support of the request and answered Council's questions. Curtis Corn, 4429 Loma Paseo, Bonita, CA., spoke in support of the request. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 66 03/17/92 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY91-92 8. SUBJECT: Request for Donation from the Sweetwater High School Basketball Team to go toward the operation of the team. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, jn favor of final $250.00 budget donation for Sweetwater High School. Amended motion by maker and second, in favor of the allocation of $125.00 to the Sweetwater High School Basketball Team. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 36. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $198,184.62 (Warrant Nos. 120547 through 120597 inclusive excepting none). 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. WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 10. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 37. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $216,951.81 (Warrant Nos. 120599 through 120700 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $463,197.35. NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer stated he would be abstaining on Warrant No. 120644 as he owns the building. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Warrants (except No. 120644) carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant No. 120644 carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 1992 11. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 4-92 approving a Planned Development Permit for a 6-unit apartment complex south and east of 1846, 1848 and 1850 E. 9th Street. Applicant: Anthony & Mary Drosi. Case File No. PD-1991-7. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission decision and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Staff's recommendation to file. No objection as filed. LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN 12. SUBJECT: Las Palmas Pool Solar Heating Array Evaluation and Recommendations. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that a CIP project be generated and considered for next available CDBG funding. Book 74/Page 67 03/17/92 LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN (continued) ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the CIP project be generated and considered for the next available CDBG funding. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 13. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Bay Plaza Shopping Center (1430 East Plaza Blvd.). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of city departments. TESTIMONY: Richard Eller, 1430 E. Plaza Blvd., Bay Plaza Shopping Center Manager, answered City Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 14. SUBJECT: Maytime Band Review, City Entry. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval as submitted. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT 15. SUBJECT: Request to install two signs on public property advertising the National City Noontimers Lions Club. (Applicant: Marion Cooper) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council consider the Planning Commission recommendation and determine whether the proposed signs are in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 15,112 and Municipal Code 10.48.030. TESTIMONY: Marion Cooper, 1313 N Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the request and answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - Mayor Waters stated that the new Miss National City Pageant winner was Sally Cruz. Book 74/Page 68 03/17/92 MAYOR (continued) Mayor Waters then stated that he felt it is necessary to reschedule the interviews for Board & Commissions to April 14, 1992 at 7:00 p.m., since most people are working at 4:00 p.m. and cannot appear before the City Council. Appointments to be made April 21, 1992 at 4:00 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, to bring this item onto the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, for approval of rescheduling interviews for Boards & Commissions for April 14. 1992 at 7:00 p.m. and appointments for April 21. 1992 at 4:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters read a report from the Police Department regarding a citizen complaint about a speeding problem at 22nd and Euclid, specifically during school hours (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Mayor Waters reported that the City had received a check from the American Legion Post No. 255, for $500.00, for the National City Nutrition Center. Mayor Waters stated he had received five calls/letters regarding sewer service charges assessed to people who are not hooked up to sewer. He referred the item to Staff to review and bring a report back to Council. SOLID WASTE/TRASH 16. SUBJECT: Letter from the Chamber of Commerce announcing plans to conduct a City -Wide Clean-up Day on Saturday, June 20, 1992, and requesting the use of 32nd Street and Tidelands Avenue for the use of trash drop off and loading site. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. AREA DEVELOPMENT 17. SUBJECT: 20 Acres of Port District land between the old ITT building west of the waterfront. ACTION: Councilman Dalla requested a written report from City Attorney Eiser as to the legality of the request prior to taking action to put it onto the ballot, as the property is under the Port District control, and can the City appeal directly to the Coastal Commission. PERSONNEL RECOGNITION/APPRECIATION 18. SUBJECT: Letter from Yair Eldar, General Manager of the Radisson commending National City Police and Officer Thomas Plotts for their efficiency and quick response. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. NOTE: For the Record, the Policewoman was Officer Estela Cordero. ACTION: Mayor Waters read the letter into the record. CITY COUNCIL - No report. Book 74/Page 69 03/17/92 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the Euclid and 22nd Street speeding report. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting - March 24. 1992 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:08 p.m. c•OAL. Q 2P,/ CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of March 24, 1992. k 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.