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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 07-28 CC MINBook 74/Page 184 07/28/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 28, 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 the 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 Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 21. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING LAND USE CODES AMENDMENTS ADMIN 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Consideration of Proposed Changes to National City Landscape Guidelines. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended Council adopt the revised Landscape Guidelines. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. TESTIMONY: General discussion ensued. Mayor Waters requested that the City tree (the Orchid tree) be referred to in the guidelines. Councilman Dalla requested that the non -adherence to the Landscape Guidelines by Jack in the Box on Highland Avenue and Toys R Us be looked into. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 185 07/28/92 NON CONSENT RESOLUTION Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the Non -Consent Resolution be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 92-145. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MULTIFAMILY RECYCLING PROGRAM, A YARD WASTE PROGRAM, AND APPROVING A TRASH SERVICE RATE INCREASE FOR EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION." TESTIMONY: Edward Burr, President of EDCO Disposal Corporation, 6670 Federal Blvd., Lemon Grove, answered Council's questions. Helen Adams, Deloitte & Touche, CPA, 701 B Street, San Diego, answered Council's questions. Mr. Burr stated that he would lower the Franchise Fee (leave at 2%), start the green waste program on April 1st as mandated, but he will start pilot program at his own cost prior to April 1st. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Mr. Burr's offer to leave the fee at $11.10 for Single Family Residences and a proportionate reduction of the other rates on the schedule and start at his own expense a pilot green waste program. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Dalla referred to the increase of $1.00 over the existing rate of $10.10, stating that of that dollar, .22 is because of the Consumer Price Index, .62 comes from the County's increased dumping fees, and .14 comes from the cost associated with the recycling, so .98 worth of the increase comes from those three things. He also asked for clarification regarding the date that the California Integrated Waste Management Act costs begin, and Public Works Director Williams stated it was at the beginning of FY 1993. OLD BUSINESS POLITICAL SUPPORT 3. SUBJECT: Report on Proposed Legislation to Amend the San Diego Port District Act. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended support of San Diego reimbursement legislation as amended, and provide other policy direction to staff as desired. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, to support the proposed legislation with the modified recommendations by Chula Vista and amendments provided by National City Staff to include reimbursement for all City services provided to the Port. not just Public Safety. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 186 07/28/92 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY92-93 4. SUBJECT: Request from the Sweetwater Presidents' Council for a donation to defray costs of conference attendance by School President. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval of the $100.00 request. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 5. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 03. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $232,236.39 (Warrant Nos. 122293 through 122419 inclusive excepting none). 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. SUBDIVISION 6. SUBJECT: Request for Extension of Tentative Parcel Map (LS-4-88) to divide one parcel into two parcels at 1215 Palmer Way. (Applicant: Jesus Salazar). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that a one-year time extension for Tentative Parcel Map LS-4-88 be approved. NOTE: Mayor Waters stated that he had received a petition today's date from "the neighborhood" in opposition to the request for extension. TESTIMONY: Jesus Salazar, 1215 Palmer Way, answered Council's questions and provided the Council with a flyer distributed by a neighbor. Del Dickson, 1220 Palmer Way, National City, spoke in opposition to the request. Bill Dickson, 440 N. Emerald Drive, Cedar Glen, California, whose family owns the property at 1220 Palmer Way, National City, spoke in opposition to the request. Mayor Waters noted that he had received calls from two neighbors in opposition who could not be present. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the map extension be denied. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to direct Staff to set a hearing for a rezoning and general plan amendment to RS1 in this area. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 7. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 15-92 approving a Conditional Use Permit Application for a laundry plant at 2302 East 10th Street. (Applicant: J. Edwin Cheneweth) (Case File No. CUP-1991-17). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, this item be filed. No objection as filed. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, made inquiry of the Council Book 74/Page 187 07/28/92 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 8. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 14-92 approving a Planned Development Permit Application for construction of a four- story, 70,000 square foot medical office building on the east side of Euclid Avenue, north of East 8th Street. (Applicant: Paradise Valley Hospital) (Case File No. PD-1992-3). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, this item be filed. No objection as filed. TESTIMONY: Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th St., made inquiry of the Council. VECTOR/RODENT CONTROL PROGRAM ADMIN 9. SUBJECT: Annual Report on the Vector Surveillance and Control District. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, this item be received and filed. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Eiser reported that the next regular Joint Powers Financing Authority Meeting is scheduled for August 11, 1992, and suggested that a Special Meeting be called on August 4, 1992 at 3:30 p.m. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters requested that the City Manager look into the area of Civic Center Drive and 1-805, as there are dumpsters being stored under the bridge. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Van Deventer stated that City Engineer Myers alerted him that the item relating to the bridge over National City Boulevard was coming before the SANDAG Board. Trans Net has been amended to allocate $556,000. of our Trans Net Funds in National City to go along with $80,000. of gas tax funds plus $2,536,000. of federal funds. He complimented City Engineer Myers for his work on this project. Councilman Van Deventer stated that the Highway 54 noise study has been contracted out. Councilman Inzunza requested Staff look into the trailer rigs parking on Sweetwater Road. Councilman Dalla requested Staff look into re-establishing no parking again on Sweetwater Road. Councilman Inzunza commented on abandoned shopping carts throughout the City. Councilman Dalla requested Staff look into the State land on the north side of Civic Center Drive which is overgrown and needs cleaning up. Book 74/Page 188 07/28/92 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, spoke regarding the areas throughout the City he felt were in need of cleaning. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the meeting be adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting - August 4. 1992 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:43 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 4, 1992. 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.