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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 05-12 CC MINBook 74/Page 117 05/12/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 12, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples, Ray. 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 May 5. 1992, and the Minutes of the Adjourned Workshop Meeting of May 6. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters requested a deviation from the Agenda, and introduced Dr. Cameron, Superintendent of National School District and presented him a check for $700,604.00 as the first payment of tax increment funds per the agreement between the City, CDC, and the National School District. Dr. Cameron thanked the Mayor, Council and staff. The Mayor then presented a check for the County of San Diego to County Supervisor Brian Bilbray for $1,000,000.00; the first payment of tax increment funds per the agreement between the City, CDC, and the County of San Diego. Supervisor Bilbray thanked the Mayor, Council and Staff. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Zarate, who introduced the following people for Council interview for various Commissions: Al Alvarado was previously interviewed, and was not present. Alma Graham requested that her name be withdrawn. Ted Hamilton was not present. Joseph Allen Martin, 2504 Seawind Drive, National City, expressed a desire to serve, answered Council's questions, and stated a preference for the Traffic Safety Committee. Janice Martinelli, 926 A Avenue, National City, expressed her desire to serve on the Planning Commission and answered Council's questions. Elizabeth Toy, 2141 0 Avenue, National City, expressed her desire to serve on the Planning Commission and answered Council's questions. Paul Rinks, 331 E. 29th Street, National City, requested that his name be withdrawn for 1 year. Vice Mayor Zarate turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. Book 74/Page 118 05/12/92 PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the National City Municipal Code to allow a commercial laundry plant in the IP Zone with issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. (Applicant: J. Edwin Cheneweth) (Case File No. A-1991-4). NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council deny the requested Code amendment. TESTIMONY: Ed Cheneweth, 11720 Timberlake Drive, San Diego, spoke in favor of the amendment and answered Council's questions. Edith Hughes, Director of Chamber of Commerce and "1992 Woman of Accomplishment spoke in favor of the request. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council regarding 9th Street. Charles Cheneweth, 2300 E. 6th Street, National City, brother of the applicant, spoke in support of the request and answered Council's questions. Mayor Waters declared the public hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor of the requested amendment. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: lnzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission denial of a Planned Development Permit for a residential and commercial mixed use development at the northwest corner of 8th Street and Harbison Avenue. (Applicant: Juanito Verzosa) (Case File No. PD-1992-1). NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission decision and recommended that the application be denied. TESTIMONY: Ruben Ivanier, Project Architect, 1399 9th Avenue, Suite 1206, San Diego, spoke in support of the appeal„ Wilbert Becker, 3030 E. 7th Street, spoke in opposition to the appeal. Alejandro Loresco, 3225 Kennelworth Lane, Bonita, partner of the proposed project, spoke in favor. Raymond Clapper, 1715 Harbison Avenue, National City, stated opposition to a "mixed -use" project. Juanito Verzosa, 137 National City Blvd., National City, partner of proposed project, spoke in support. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to continue the Public Hearing for thirty days to allow applicant to redesign project. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 119 05/12/92 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-75 through 92- 80). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 3. Resolution No. 92-75. 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. 558-230-22)." Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 4. Resolution No. 92-76. 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. 558-240-09)." Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 5. Resolution No. 92-77. 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. 561-262-03)." Adopted. See above. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 6. Resolution No. 92-78. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DEDICATING AND NAMING ACQUIRED PARCELS OF LAND ON EUCLID AVENUE FROM 20TH TO 22ND STREET AS EUCLID AVENUE FOR STREET PURPOSES. (A.P.N. 558-281-20, 2:1, 25, 04, 27, 06, 07, AND 08)." Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 7. Resolution No. 92-79. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM FLETCHER C. AND MARIAM S. WEST, DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED, AND DEDICATING AND NAMING A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1326 E. 24TH STREET AS 24TH STREET. (A.P.N. 563-030-41)." Adopted. See above. PROPOSITION A TRANSNET REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 8. Resolution No. 92-80. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING FISCAL YEARS 1993-1994 OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM." Adopted. See above. Book 74/Page 120 05/12/92 Item No. 14 was heard at this time. TRAFFIC SPEED CONTROL 14. SUBJECT: Report on the installation of speed humps on Cagle Street and the 3700 block of Stockman Street. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that they be directed to include the installation of two sets of speed humps on Cagle Street as part of the AC Overlay Project. TESTIMONY: Will Hill, 3306 Stockman, National City, spoke in support of the request for speed humps on Cagle Street. James McShay, 3527 Cagle Street, National City, spoke in support of the request. Darla Paston, 3433 Cagle St., National City, spoke in opposition to humps after Cagle is closed. Albert Paston, 3614 Cagle Street, National City, spoke in opposition to humps after Cagle is closed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, in favor of installation of speed humps on Cagle as proposed in the City Engineer's report, with the condition that they may be removed when Cagle Street is closed. Amended motion to have the City Engineer attend the neighborhood meeting to work with the residents. Carried by unanimous vote. City Engineer Myers commented that he had planned to go to the Caltrans Pre -job conference and recommend that they use Cagle Street as part of their yard, for the construction of it, which means they would seal it off right away. Councilman Van Deventer left the Council Chambers at 9:44 p.m. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Darla, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 9. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1069, AND SECTIONS 14.04.030(A) AND 14.04.040(B) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." NOTE: City Attorney Eiser stated that the main object of the Ordinance under Section II is to provide additional grounds for a variance under the existing Ordinance and Code Sections, for situations where the premises are on septic tanks and not connected to the sewer system. The effective date, if the Ordinance is adopted on May 19, 1992, would be June 19, 1992. The existing sections of the Code provide that where a variance is applied for and granted, a rebate for up to 90 days would be permitted, which would go back to March 19, 1992 if this Ordinance is adopted on May 19, 1992. Sections 1 and III update the existing Ordinance to reflect the Sweetwater Authority, rather than its' predecessor, California Water and Telephone Company. Councilman Van Deventer returned to the Council Chambers at 9:45 p.m. Book 74/Page 121 05/12/92 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1991 10. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 45. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $207,532.34 (Warrant Nos. 121352 through 121418 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $449,972.39. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 11. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 8-92 approving a Conditional Use Permit Application for the sale of beer and wine within a restaurant at 1510 Sweetwater Road, Suite A. (Applicant: Clementina Deniz) (Case File No. CUP-1992-1). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Notice of Decision be filed. No objection as filed. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 12. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 9-92 approving a Conditional Use Permit for a physical therapist's office at 3126 Plaza Boulevard, Suite F. (Applicant: Bonifacio Esperanza, M.D.) (Case File No. CUP-1992-2) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission decision and recommended the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Van Deventer, the Notice of Decision be filed. No objection as filed. ZONING 13. SUBJECT: Report on zoning requirements for nonconforming commercial and industrial buildings. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the report be filed. No objection as filed. Item No. 14 was heard earlier, after Item No. 8. TRAFFIC SPEED CONTROL 14. SUBJECT: Report on the installation of speed humps on Cagle Street and the 3700 block of Stockman Street. Book 74/Page 122 05/12/92 AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT 1990-91 AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT 1991-92 15. SUBJECT: Awards for Outstanding Financial Reporting 1990-91 and Excellence in Operational Budgeting 1991-92. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Eiser gave a brief report regarding the Historic Stein Farm property. He stated there are two court proceedings in progress: an action to partition the property and an escrow with Mr. Greaser to acquire the property, subject to the approval of the Probate Court. The date of the probate hearing is May 18, 1992. This item is scheduled for discussion during a CDC Budget review on May 15, 1992. 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. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to have the City Attorney ask for a continuance on the probate hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read into the record a letter dated May 8, 1992, that he had received from the Port District in response to his letter of May 7, 1992 regarding the proposed lease to Pasha Properties of an undeveloped 20-acre site area (copies on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The Port acknowledged that an appropriate level of environmental review is essential prior to the time a lease is granted. The Mayor reported that he had received an appraisal which had been prepared by a Port District consultant on the 22.6 acre Barkett property. The property was appraised at $3,952,133. CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Troy Fulks, 2118 N Avenue, National City made inquiry of the Council. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City made inquiry of the Council. Book 74/Page 123 05/12/92 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the meeting be adjourned to the City Council Finance Committee Preliminary Budget Review - May 15, 1992 - 9:00 a.m. - Large Conference Room - Civic Center. Next Regular City Council Meeting - May 19, 1992 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:02 p.m. • &() ./) CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of May 19 , 1992. M- 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.