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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 10-27 CC MINBook 74/Page 243 10/27/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 27, 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: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Dalla. 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 Assistant City Manager Gerald Bolint. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 20. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamation be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Dalla. The Proclamation proclaiming the month of November, 1992 to be "MEALS ON WHEELS MONTH" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to a representative of Meals on Wheels. Councilman Dalla arrived in Council Chambers at 7:03 p.m. Mayor Waters deviated from the agenda and read into the record a letter received from the Board of Directors of the National City Little League (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk), thanking the City for their contribution. The Mayor then read into the record a news release (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) announcing that a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting had been awarded to the City of National City and an award of Financial Reporting Achievement had been awarded to Alex Caloza, Director of Finance. Mayor Waters then introduced City Finance Director Alex Caloza and City Treasurer Del Redding, and presented the Certificate and plaque to Mr. Caloza. Book 74/Page 244 10/27/92 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE Mayor Waters recommended the appointment of Mr. Troy Fulks to the Street Tree & Parkway Committee for a term ending April 30, 1996. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor then called on City Clerk Peoples who administered the Oath of Office and presented a Certificate of Appointment to Mr. Fulks. PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amendment to the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map from General Commercial (CG) to Senior Citizen Housing - Planned Development (RM-3-PD) for approximately 1.6 acres south of 14th Street, north of 15th Street, approximately one-half block east of "F" Avenue and one-half block west of Highland Avenue. Applicant: Telacu Housing -National City, Inc. Case Files No.'s GP-1990-1/ZC-1992-3. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission decision and recommends approval of the amendment, based on the following findings: 1) That the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed negative declaration. 2) That the proposed amendment is in the public interest and consistent with General Plan policies for provision of a wide range of housing types, encouraging privately initiated redevelopment efforts in commercial areas of the City, and the provision of adequate housing for persons with special needs, including the elderly. 3) That the proposed rezoning is consistent with and necessary to implement the General Plan, since the proposed zone is identical to the proposed General Plan designation, and the proposed PD overlay will provide discretionary review to ensure higher quality housing and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. NOTE: Mayor Waters stated that he would abstain on this item, as he owns property within one block of the development. The Mayor then turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Zarate. TESTIMONY: Kris Morrish, 5400 E. Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90022, representative of Telacu Housing, spoke in support of the project and answered questions of the Council. Ruth Jaramillo, 7857 Convoy Court, Suite 209, San Diego, Chairperson, South Bay Economic Development Corporation, partner in the project, spoke in support of the project. Clemente Troncoso, Troncoso Raza Associates, 1900 Tahquitz- McCalium Way, Palm Springs, architect on the project, answered Council's questions. Book 74/Page 245 10/27/92 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Vice Mayor Zarate declared the Public Hearing Closed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, for approval based on findings 1. 2 and 3. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate. Nays: None. Abstaining: Waters. Vice Mayor Zarate turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. STREET VACATION 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Vacation of the portion of West 21 st Street, between National City Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue. (Case File No. SC- 1992-1) Applicant: Colonial Ford. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation that the area be vacated based on the following findings: 1) That the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and adopt the proposed negative declaration. 2) That the vacation of subject portion of right-of-way is consistent with the City's General Plan, since West 21 st Street is not classified as an arterial or collector street, and the vacated area will revert to the adjacent property owners, and adequate access will be provided to properties in the area. 3) That the portion of public right-of-way is not useful as a nonmotorized transportation facility, as defined in Section 156 of the Street and Highway Code of California, since adequate area for nonmotorized transportation will be provided along existing local streets. 4) That this portion of public right-of-way is not needed for present or prospective public use, since the area is developed with commercial uses and service by adequate roadways. TESTIMONY: None. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing Closed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, in favor of findings of approval 1 through 4 and the condition of an easement for SDG&E. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution No. 92-194). NOTE: Mayor Waters stated that he would be abstaining as he owns property within one block of the development. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza for approval. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate. Nays: None. Abstaining: Waters. Book 74/Page 246 10/27/92 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) ZONING 3. Resolution No. 92-194. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMBINED GENERAL PLAN/ZONING MAP FROM CG TO RM-3-PD FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.6 ACRES SOUTH OF 14TH STREET, NORTH OF 15TH STREET, ONE-HALF BLOCK EAST OF F AVENUE AND ONE-HALF BLOCK WEST OF HIGHLAND AVENUE. APPLICANT: TELACU HOUSING -NATIONAL CITY, INC. CASE FILE NOS. GP-1990-1/ZC-1992-3." Adopted. See above. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONING 1992 4. AN "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE LAND USE CODE FROM CG TO RM-3-PD FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.6 ACRES SOUTH OF 14TH STREET, NORTH OF 15TH STREET, ONE-HALF BLOCK EAST OF F AVENUE AND ONE-HALF BLOCK WEST OF HIGHLAND AVENUE. APPLICANT: TELACU HOUSING -NATIONAL CITY, INC. CASE FILE NOS. GP-1990-1 /ZC-1992-3." WRITTEN COMMUNICATION BUDGET FY92-93 5. SUBJECT: Request for donation from South Bay Community Services to support Casa Nuestra facility. TESTIMONY: Patricia Monday, 1427 Kim Place, Chula Vista, representing South Bay Community Services, spoke in support of the request, provided a handout to the Council (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk), answered Council's questions, and introduced Irving Wexler, a prior resident of the facility. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 6. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 16. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $305,826.98 (Warrant Nos. 123514 through 123601 inclusive excepting 123514) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $450,620.40. 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. Book 74/Page 247 10/27/92 NEW BUSINESS (continued) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 1992 7. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 18-92 approving a Planned Development Permit for a car dealership on the west side of National City Boulevard, between 20th & 22nd Streets and on the west side of Roosevelt Avenue, between 20th & 21 st Streets. (Case File PD-1992-6). Applicant: Colonial Ford. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIM 8. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Teresa Henderson. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to deny and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1992 9. SUBJECT: Report of the Traffic Safety Committee meeting of September 9, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. NOTE: Councilman Van Deventer requested that Item No. 92-9 (Request to Install a Diagonal Crosswalk at 8th Street and National City Boulevard) under Old Business on the Traffic Safety Agenda be brought back for further review when the parking structure is completed in approximately six months. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMIN 10. SUBJECT: Report concerning neighborhood problems surrounding Plaza Manor Apartments. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be filed. TESTIMONY: City Manager McCabe and Acting Police Chief Deese summarized the meetings with community residents and actions currently underway to resolve the problems being experienced. Cathy Smith, 3028 E. 11th Street, National City, spoke favorably of actions being taken and planned, and presented copies of a newspaper article to the Mayor and Council (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Larry Burke, 3014 E. 11th Street, National City, answered council's questions and stated he preferred the installation of speed humps. He commended the National City Police Department Officer assigned, Keith Fifield, for doing an outstanding job. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Van Deventer, the report be received and filed. No objection as filed. Book 74/Page 248 10/27/92 NEW BUSINESS (continued) SCHOOL ADMIN SOLID WASTE/HAZARDOUS 11. SUBJECT: Toxic Discovery at Sweetwater High School. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be filed. TESTIMONY: City Manager McCabe gave a brief verbal overview of the report and answered Council's questions. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters expressed concern regarding the gambling situation, and false information being put out by those who support it. Acting Police Chief Deese emphasized that the Police Officer's Association does not represent the Police Department. The National City Police Department is opposed and the tactics being used demonstrate what to expect from Highland Roosevelt Corporation, (the dishonesty, etc.). CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Zarate updated the Council with regards to the Committee Against Card Casino activities and invited the Council and residents to attend this Sunday's rally at 2 p.m. at the park. She also invited everyone to the last debate/information session at 6 p.m., Thursday, October 29th, at Las Palmas School. Councilman Van Deventer stated that he has received positive response to his discussions with people regarding the card casino scam, the majority are opposed. Councilman Dalla made inquiry as to the status of the "No Truck Parking" signs to be installed on Sweetwater Road. He also stated that he hoped the people would discount the information of the Police Officer's Association and retired police officers regarding the card casino and give more weight to the District Attorney's report and local leaders. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alda West, 315 E. 3rd Street, National City, made inquiry regarding the license to get a chemical agent for self protection. Acting Police Chief Deese answered her questions. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, requested that Mayor Waters write a response to the letters being received with citizen's name on them regarding the proposed card casino. Elias Rodriquez, 1440 I Avenue, National City, thanked the Council for their support and work provided against the proposed card casino. Troy Fulks, 2118 N Avenue, National City, made inquiry regarding Proposition R. Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th Street, National City, reiterated Councilman Dalla's comments on the truck parking on Sweetwater Road. Book 74/Page 249 10/27/92 CLOSED SESSION CLOSCODEED SECTIONION FOR 54956.9(A)PENDING CARTER VfGCITYON UNDER OF NATIONALO GOVERNMENT CITY. CLOSED SESSION WITH CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of holding the Closed Sessions under Government Code Sections 54956.9(A) and 54957.6. Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 8:28 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 9:17 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Van Deventer. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to the next Regular City Council Meeting - November 10. 1992 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center and dispense with City Council meeting of November 3, 1992. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Van Deventer. The meeting closed at 9:17 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 10, 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.