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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 12-22 CC MINBook 74/Page 291 12/22/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 22, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, 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 Vice Mayor Dalia. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Dalia, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 15. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS PERSONNEL RECOGNITION/APPRECIATION Mayor Waters read a letter from City Manager McCabe to retiring City Librarian Shula Monroe into the record (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk), and then presented her with a retirement gift and a Gold Key to the City. Ms. Monroe then presented the Mayor and the City Council with coffee cups with dinosaurs on them which said "Read --Avoid Extinction!", and thanked everyone for their support. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Dalla. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended Mr. Vince Reynolds for re -appointment to the Traffic Safety Committee for a full term. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to re -appoint Vince Reynolds to a full term on the Traffic Safety Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 292 12/22/92 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS (continued) HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TESTIMONY: Cecilia Mary Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, expressed her interest in serving on the Housing. and Community Development Commission and answered questions of the Council. Alda May West, 315 E. 3rd Street, National City, expressed her interest in serving on the Housing and Community Development Commission and answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the appointment of Cecilia Mary Kirk and Alda May West to the Housing and Community Development Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION NOTE: Vice Mayor Dalla stated that one applicant had called and stated that he was no longer interested in serving on the Civil Service Commission; also that applicant Del Redding had been interviewed by the Council at the December 15, 1992 Council meeting. TESTIMONY: John Aguilera, 921 Hoover Avenue, National City, explained his interest in serving on the Civil Service Commission and answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the appointment of John Aguilera and Del Redding to the Civil Service Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Dalla turned the meeting back to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 1992 1. SUBJECT: 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 File No. PD-1992-4). Continued from the Council Meeting of December 8, 1992. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council provide policy direction regarding land use alternatives. NOTE: Council members were provided copies of a letter received by the Mayor from the Law Offices of Wolf, Rifkin & Shapiro, who represent property owner Leah Isaac (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). TESTIMONY: Planning Director Post gave a brief verbal report on the Neighborhood Meeting held on December 16, 1992, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers. John Kampe, 1315 Earl Drive, National City, expressed the concerns of neighbors in opposition to the proposed apartment complex. George Kolerick, 5504 Alleghany Street, San Diego, spoke in opposition to the proposed apartment complex and in support of a gas station. Book 74/Page 293 12/22/92 PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 1992 (continued) TESTIMONY: Ray Dracoules, representative of property owner Mrs. Leah Isaac, expressed his client's position on the issue. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed, and requested that Planning Director Post explain the procedure the appeal would have to follow should they desire to pursue the development of a gas station. TESTIMONY: Mr. Dracoules answered questions of the Council regarding the installation of a fully automated gas station. City Attorney Eiser noted that unless the applicant states that they are withdrawing the permit application and pursuing a permit application for a gas station that: 1) a decision should be made to approve or deny the application for an apartment complex; or 2) the Public Hearing could be continued until the applicant could apply for processing of a gas station application (90 days). Mr. Dracoules confirmed agreement for a 90-day continuance. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by lnzunza, in favor of continuing the Public Hearing to allow the applicant to pursue a gas station permit (90 days). Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: lnzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Dalla. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission's action to revoke Conditional Use Permit 1990-18 for the sale of beer and wine within a restaurant at 1430 E. Plaza Boulevard, Suite E-1. (Appellant: Patricio B. Villanueva). (Case File No. CUP-1992-10). 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 to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 1990-18 based on the finding set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-92, and recommended that the appeal be denied. NOTE: Planning Director Post gave a brief overview of the occurrences at the property and noted the receipt of a letter in support of the revocation of the Permit by PNS Stores Inc. (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). TESTIMONY: Pat Villanueva, 82221 Waterman Court, Spring Valley, owner of Jollibee Family Restaurant, spoke in support of his appeal. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, to concur with the Planning Commission decision and recommendation that the appeal be denied and the Conditional Use Permit be revoked. This action is based on the findings contained in the Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-92. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 294 12/22/92 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME INVESTMENT PLAN 3. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Approving and authorizing the submittal of the Federal Fiscal Year 1993 Home Investment Partnership Annual Plan. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Assistant Director of the Community Development Commission David Sheldon gave a brief verbal overview of the Plan. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the 1993 Home Investment Partnership Annual Plan. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE/ADMIN GRANT/AB939 4. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Adoption of the Preliminary Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous Waste Element of the City's Solid Waste Management Plan. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended accepting public input. TESTIMONY: None. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Item No. 8, Resolution No. 92-233 was heard at this time. SOLID WASTE/ADMIN GRANT/AB939 8. Resolution No. 92-233. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AND THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN." ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, for approval of Resolution No. 92-233. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-230 through 92- 234). NOTE: Mayor Waters pulled Item No. 7 (Resolution No. 92-232), Item No. 8 (Resolution No. 92-233) was acted upon under Item No. 4, and a member of the public requested Item No. 6 be pulled (Resolution No. 92-231). Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 74/Page 295 12/22/92 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) CONTRACT 5. Resolution No. 92-230. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE COMBINED PROJECTS: CIVIC CENTER STORM DRAIN I AND II AND HOOVER AVENUE STORM DRAIN. (ENGINEERING SPECS. NO. 92-1)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME INVESTMENT PLAN 1993 9. Resolution No. 92-234. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1993 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ANNUAL PLAN." ACTION: Adopted. See above. TRAFFIC SIGNAL/SIGN 6. Resolution No. 92-231. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGN ON 20TH STREET AT VAN NESS AVENUE." RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommends that the stop signs not be installed because the Stop Sign Warrants have not been met. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke in support of Staff's recommendation not to approve the proposed stop sign installation. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate to authorize the installation of stop signs at 20th Street and Van Ness Avenue based on the videos provided by concerned neighbors indicating their need. and the fact that the intersection is at the crest of a hill which restricts the visibility of west -bound traffic on 20th Street. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 7. Resolution No. 92-232. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT DISPATCHING SERVICES." TESTIMONY; City Attorney Eiser stated that an issue had arisen after placement of this item on the Agenda, and recommended that this item be filed at this time. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to file this item. No objection as filed. Book 74/Page 296 12/22/92 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) Item No. 8 was acted upon under Item No. 4 (Public Hearing). SOLID WASTE /ADMIN GRANT/AB939 8. Resolution No. 92-233. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AND THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN." OLD BUSINESS LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMIN 10. SUBJECT: Update to City Council concerning neighborhood problems surrounding Plaza Manor Apartments. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be filed. TESTIMONY: Acting Police Chief Tom Deese gave a brief verbal update on actions taken to date. Kathy Smith, 3028 E. 11th Street, National City, commended actions by the Police Department, the improvements made, and expressed concerns on the remaining traffic in the area, that gates remain closed, and requested that Arcadia be red curbed, and tunnel grates be installed, especially by Harbison and the separation between the two streets. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS REVENUE & TAXATION 11. SUBJECT: Letter from Yair Eldar, General Manager, Radisson Inn & Suites of National City concerning Ordinance #92-2038 - Occupancy Tax for Federal or State Employees who are Paying with a Government Check. TESTIMONY: Yair Eldar, Manager of the Radisson Inn and Suites, National City, spoke in support of his request. Mr. Eldar confirmed that his request was for the ordinance to be amended to provide for collection of transient occupancy tax if the government employee pays for a room and is reimbursed by the government. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to hold this item over for Staff to provide a more in-depth study and status of other cities' actions on this topic in 30 days (January 26. 1993). Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 12. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 24. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $122,301.44 (Warrant Nos. 124316 through 124397 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $535,121.21. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalia, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Book 74/Page 297 12/22/92 NEW BUSINESS (continued) COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAM 13. SUBJECT: Report to the City Council on the 1992 National City Police Department Attitude and Public Opinion Survey. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be approved. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the report be filed. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER - No report. City Manager McCabe wished all a Happy Holiday. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. City Attorney Eiser wished all a Happy Holiday. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. Mayor Waters wished a "Merry Christmas to all." CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL POLICY 14. SUBJECT: Rescheduling release of weekly agenda to Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to refer to City Staff to provide comments (pros & cons) of such rescheduling. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Inzunza wished all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed his opinions on the inconsistency of Council's actions, the unauthorized dumping on the area of Grove and Sweetwater, Newell Street and 24th Street, and weeds in public right-of-way. Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, stated that he was the one who instigated the removal of the stop sign by 18th Street and Prospect, but supports it being left there as the neighborhood requested. Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th Street, National City, stated he is working on a plan for the Sister -City Committee, which he will bring back to Council. He commented on Arcadia area parking and suggested permit parking for the residents. Tom Deese, Acting Chief of Police, spoke regarding a local family whose home was destroyed by a fire last Sunday and requested support. Alda West, 315 E. 3rd Street, National City, thanked the City Council and the whole City Government for a job well done! Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, made inquiry as to whether the Committee Against Card Casino could donate remaining funds of $42 to the family that Acting Police Chief Deese referred to. Book 74/Page 298 12/22/92 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th Street, National City, expressed his opinion on the hotel tax issue. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting of January 12. 1993 at 7 P.M. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:45 p.m. C P.A.204111 ` CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of January 12, 1993. Gam/ 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.