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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 10-13 CC MINBook 74/Page 233 10/13/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 13, 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, Ray. 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 Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 6. 1992 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Zarate. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS CONTRACT SUBJECT: Discussion and consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Five Member Cities of the Unified Port District and adoption of related resolutions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of moving forward with the Memorandum of Understanding. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamations be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming October 16, 1992 to be "FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM DAY" was read aloud by Mayor Waters. The Mayor then presented the Proclamation to Sister Susann Kerraghan, Director of Foster Grandparents Program, Catholic Charities, 349 Cedar Street, San Diego. The Proclamation proclaiming October 25, 1992 to be "LILLIE PYKE DAY" was read aloud by Mayor Waters. The Mayor stated that he will present the proclamation personally on her birthday. The Mayor then deviated from the agenda and read into the record a letter received from Sumie O'Rourke (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Book 74/Page 234 10/13/92 PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission's denial of Condition Use Permit for installation of automotive electric equipment at 1309 Highland Avenue. Applicant: Ronnie's Electronics. Case File No.: CUP-1992- 5. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the application be denied due to the following findings: 1) That the proposed use will have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties, since the installation and testing of automotive electronic equipment would result in excessive noise being generated on site, impacting adjacent residences. 2) That the proposed use is not deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience or welfare, since the site is adjacent to residences to the east and south and installation and testing of automotive electronic equipment would result in noise disturbances in the area. TESTIMONY: Michael Witte, Attorney, 1901 1st Avenue, San Diego, representing Ronnie's Electronics, spoke on behalf of his client and answered Council's questions. Aileane Roberts, 845 E. 13th Street, National City, spoke in support of the Planning Commission denial. Sandra Simpson, 838 E. 13th Street, National City, spoke in support of the Planning Commission denial and presented a photo board presentation along with Dorothy Simpson, 838 E. 13th Street, National City. Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Zarate as his business is located within one block. TESTIMONY: Dorothy Simpson, 838 E. 13th Street, National City, spoke in support of the Planning Commission denial. Ruell Reeves, 929 E. 13th Street, National City, spoke in support of the denial. Vice Mayor Zarate declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, to deny the request with findings (1 & 2). Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate. Nays: None. Abstaining: Waters. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to refer this particular use to Planning Staff for review and recommendation as to additional requirements. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Zarate turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. Book 74/Page 235 10/13/92 Mayor Waters called a recess. Council members left the Council Chambers at 8:15 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 8:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, lnzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Item No. 11 was heard at this time. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 11. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Parade for Gail Devers sponsored by the City of National City and the Sweetwater High School District. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to bring onto the floor the allocation of UP to $250. to help decorate the High School for this event. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Mary Ann Peralta, of Eleanor Place, National City, spoke in support of the request. Laura Charles, of Ethel Place, National City, also spoke in support of the request. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to allocate $250. to the Gail Devers Celebration on the 19th of October. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, to approve the Temporary Use Permit. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-185 through 92- 187). NOTE: Vice Mayor Zarate requested that Item No. 2 (Resolution No. 92-185) be pulled. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval (except Item No. 2)_ Carried by unanimous vote. STREET VACATIONS 3. Resolution No. 92-186. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF WEST 21ST STREET BETWEEN NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND ROOSEVELT AVENUE. (SC-1992-1)" Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISION 4. Resolution No. 92-187. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR MICHELLE COURT SUBDIVISION AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 26TH STREET AND "J" AVENUE. (CASE FILE #S-2-86)." Adopted. See above. Book 74/Page 236 10/13/92 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING 2. Resolution No. 92-185. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TO ADD CARDBOARD AS A DESIGNATED RECYCLABLE MATERIAL FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY." ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 5. AN "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING SECTION 6.38.240 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 6. Ordinance No. 92-2038. AN "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 4.32.040 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ORDINANCE NO. 91-2017." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS CITY OWNED LAND/LEASE 7. SUBJECT: Joint Use of Property at 2101 Hoover. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the report be filed at this time. No objection as filed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS POLITICAL SUPPORT 8. SUBJECT: Letter from Supervisor Bailey to Mayor Waters in support of Proposition A. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE/TRASH 9. SUBJECT: Letter from Edith Hughes, Chamber of Commerce Director, to Mayor Waters requesting the use of 32nd Street at Tidelands Avenue for use as the trash drop off and loading site between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on November 14, 1992 to conduct a City Wide Clean-up Day. Book 74/Page 237 10/13/92 SOLID WASTE/TRASH (continued) ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Edith Hughes, 1104 Manchester Street, National City, answered Council's questions on the new Plaza Bonita sign and the Chamber of Commerce/Mile of Cars sign at 4th Street and 1-805. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 10. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 14. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $283,953.28 (Warrant Nos. 123306 through 123378 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $456,206.36. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Item No. 11 was heard earlier, after Item No. 1 (Public Hearing). TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 11. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Parade for Gail Devers sponsored by the City of National City and the Sweetwater High School District. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters spoke regarding Security and Alarm System Companies acting like vultures when tragedy hit a neighborhood CITY COUNCIL - No report. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, spoke regarding illegal posting of signs throughout the City by the Harbor Club. Mr. Morrison also spoke about the tragic loss of long-time National City residents Dan and Glenda Freeman. Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, answered questions regarding signs being posted in the City. Alda West, 315 E. 3rd Street, National City, spoke in support of Tom Deese as candidate for National City Police Chief. Rita Heiss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City, made inquiry regarding the Gail Devers parade. Book 74/Page 238 10/13/92 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting - October 20. 1992 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center, Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:20 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of October 20, 1992. 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.