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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 12-08 CC MINBook 74/Page 277 12/08/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 8, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Berkuti, 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 Vice Mayor Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 1. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 1992 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Continued Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission denial of a Planned Development Permit for the construction of an 18 unit apartment complex at the northeast corner of Harbison Avenue and 16th Street. Applicant: John Siuta, Silvergate Builders, Inc. Case No. PD-1992-4. TESTIMONY: Ray Dracoules, R & J Realty Advisors, 3802 242nd Street, Torrance, CA, representing the project owner, spoke in support of their appeal Lynne Bonnell, 1524 Earle Drive, National City, spoke in opposition to the project. Mr. Clark, 3032 Plaza Blvd., spoke regarding traffic on 16th Street. Cathy Smith, 3028 E. 11th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the project. Kathleen Vandever, 1524 Earle Drive, National City, spoke in opposition to the project. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Book 74/Page 278 12/08/92 PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 1992 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Della, in favor of Staff's recommendation for approval of a maximum of 15 units subject to the findings for approval with attached conditions with final map plans subject to approval of the Planning Director. Motion died for lack of a second. TESTIMONY: Ray Dracoules, R & J Realty Advisors, 3802 242nd Street, Torrence, CA, answered Council's questions and spoke in support of the project. Lynne BonneII, 1524 Earle Drive, expressed her opinions in opposition to the project. Leah Isaac, property owner, spoke regarding what she felt was unfair treatment during the proposed project and spoke in support of it. Troy Fulks, 2118 N Avenue, National City, expressed his opinion on the issue. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza to continue this item to the December 22. 1992. 7:00 p.m. meeting for the purpose of allowing a community meeting between both the developer and the neighborhood. Carried by unanimous vote. The community meeting will be held at the Civic Center at 5 p.m. Planning Director Post will notify residents of date of meeting. Mayor Waters called a recess. Council members left the Council Chambers at 8:45 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 9:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Della, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Inzunza. Councilman Inzunza arrived at 9:01 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-219 through 92- 223). NOTE: Councilwoman Zarate requested that Item No. 5 be pulled. Councilman Morrison requested that Item Nos. 3 & 4 be pulled. Mayor Waters read the Resolutions by title only. CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 92-219. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND NATIONAL CITY CAPITAL FOR THE PLACEMENT OF POLICE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AT 700 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD." TESTIMONY: City Attorney Eiser recommended approval of the Resolution stating that no response had been received by Mr. Barkett or his attorney. Book 74/Page 279 12/08/92 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACT (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISION 3. Resolution No. 92-220. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO DIVIDE ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2208-2210 RACHAEL AVENUE. APPLICANT: ROGELIO & EMERITA TIPAY. CASE FILE NO. LS-1992-2." NOTE: Councilman Morrison stated that he would be abstaining as he was not present on the Council during the prior hearings on this item. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, for adoption. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. Abstaining: Morrison. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 4. Resolution No. 92-221. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR ACCESS TO A PARCEL VIA AN EASEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2208-2210 RACHAEL AVENUE. APPLICANT: ROGELIO & EMERITA TIPAY. CASE FILE NO. Z-1992-3." NOTE: Councilman Morrison stated that he would be abstaining as he was not present on the Council during the prior hearings on this item. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. Abstaining: Morrison. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 5. Resolution No. 92-222. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS WITHIN A RESTAURANT AT 2200 HIGHLAND AVENUE. APPLICANT: DAVID MENDOZA, BANANA'S RESTAURANT. CASE FILE NO. CUP-1992-9." NOTE: Councilman Morrison stated that he would be abstaining as he was not present on the Council during the Public Hearing on this item. He then stepped down and spoke as a citizen regarding this item. TESTIMONY: Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison Avenue, National City, spoke regarding his opposition to the issuance of anything other than a beer and wine license until a track record is established. Troy Fulks, 2188 N Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council and expressed his opinions on the issue. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Morrison. Book 74/Page 280 12/08/92 STANDARD PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS 1991 REGIONAL STANDARDS DRAWINGS 1992 6. Resolution No. 92-223. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 16,075 AND ADOPTING A NEW RESOLUTION FOR THE USE OF THE 1991 EDITIONS OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION AND THE STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND THE 1992 SAN DIEGO AREA REGIONAL STANDARD DRAWINGS." ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza for approval of Resolution No. 92-223. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Dalla, the Resolution be heard by title only. Motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Waters requested that this item be continued to next week when all open appointments will be considered. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT/SAD 7. Resolution No. 92-224. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS (SPECIAL ACT DISTRICT/SAD)." ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to continue this item to the December 15. 1992 agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY92-93 8. SUBJECT: Request for donation from Sweetwater High School to help support the Red and Gray Yearbook. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. REVENUE & TAXATION 9. SUBJECT: Letter from Yair Eldar, General Manager of the Radisson, asking to be placed on the Agenda to discuss City Ordinance #2032 regarding transient occupancy tax and the effect it will have on the hotel business in National City. NOTE: Mayor Waters noted that a letter had been received from Mr. Eldar (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) requesting that this item be postponed to the December 22, 1992 meeting. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 10. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 22. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $102,817.94 (Warrant Nos. 124060 through 124112 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $432,168.24. Book 74/Page 281 12/08/92 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, the demands be ratified and the payroll confirmed. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. SUBDIVISION 11. SUBJECT: Request for time extension -tentative subdivision map to divide three parcels into five on the west side of "D" Avenue, between 2nd and 3rd Streets. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council grant an extension for one year. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Staff's recommendation to extend for one year. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY PROMOTION 12. SUBJECT: Reinstitution of Neighborhood Council Meetings. It was the consensus of the City Council to reinstitute Neighborhood Council Meetings four times a year, to provide information and to seek feedback regarding programs and information. The program will be evaluated at the end of a one year cycle to see if it is worth continuing. Vice Mayor Dalla will check into the use of school auditoriums and determine what equipment, etc. would be needed. Vice Mayor Dalla requested that the Public Works Director check with the Sweetwater Authority on the paving at 24th Street and F Avenue. He also requested information on what other cities require of entities doing work within their boundaries. Councilwoman Zarate requested Planning Department Director Post check the conditions on 9th Street and B Avenue as continual yard sales, rubbish, and substandard housing conditions exist. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting of December 15. 1992 at 4 P.M. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 9:50 p.m. Book 74/Page 282 12/08/92 DAL Cran�.�_, 4G� KI/J CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of December 15, 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.