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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 08-19 CC MINBook 85/Page 198 8/19/03 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA August 19, 2003 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Nick Inzunza. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Ungab. Councilmember absent: Parra. Administrative officials present: Condon, Dalla, Desrochers, Diaz, Eiser, Kirkpatrick, Morse, Pauu, Post, Trees. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and Invocation by Ariana Finnell, City Council Representative from Sweetwater High School. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Ungab, the Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of August 5, 2003, and the Regular Meeting of August 5, 2003, be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Parra. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ed Kravitz, Imperial Beach, objected to the pave -over of the railroad tracks on Harbor Drive. Ed Reed, Director of the National City Community Bank, expressed thanks to the Mayor and Council for their support of the recent Concert in the Park. Mr. Eugene Gleason, San Diego, protested receiving numerous citations for his vehicles and business activity in National City. Mariam Clark, Encinitas, requested that the City Council send a letter to the Probation Department on behalf of Terry Hanks. Book 85/Page 199 8/19/03 PRESENTATIONS PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1) Employee of the Month. Ryan Hyland from the City Managers Office introduced Leslie Deese, Employee of the Month for August, 2003. Employee Recognition. Acting Police Chief Penu Pauu introduced Police Sergeant Lanny B. Roark who was recognized for 20 years service to the City. Presentation. Councilmember Natividad presented a Certificate of Recognition for athletic achievement to Bryan Getrich Villegas. INTERVIEWS / APPOINTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (101-01-01) 1. Board & Commissions — Vacancies / Appointments. (City Clerk) ACTION: Mayor Inzunza stated that it was his intention to appoint the City Council to sit as the Building Advisory and Appeals Board and requested the City Attorney review the proposal. Mayor Inzunza also announced his intention to fill vacancies on the Traffic Safety and Street Tree Committees by appointing people currently serving on the Planning Commission. There was no action taken. NC COMMUNITY AND POLICE RELATIONS COMM (101-34-1) 2. Boards and Commissions: National City Community and Police Relations Commission — Interview and Appointment. (City Clerk) ACTION: Allen Bailey, Mark Gundert and Alethea Pruitt were interviewed for appointment to the Community and Police Relations Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2003 (403-18-1) 3. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility on top of an office building at 2005 Highland Avenue (Applicant: Cingular Wireless) (Case File No. CUP-2003-4). (Planning) Book 85/Page 200 8/19/03 PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont.) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to close the hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison Natividad. Nays: None. Abstain: Ungab. Absent: Parra. Note: Councilmember Ungab abstained because he is employed by the telephone company. GENERAL PLAN 2003 (405-8-4) 4. Public Hearing — Amendment to the Combined General Pan/Zoning Map from CA-PD to RM-1-PD for properties on the west side of A Avenue between 25th and 26t" Streets (Applicant: City Initiated) (Case File Nos. GP-2003-1, ZC-2003-1). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the amendment. TESTIMONY: Weldon Donaldson, Mile of Cars Association representative, distributed letters of protest and spoke in opposition. John Ball, Mile of Cars Dealer, spoke in opposition. James Fornaca, Mile of Cars Association, spoke in opposition. City Clerk Dalla introduced a letter into the record, by reference, from Ana and Lilia Molina, National City, in favor of the Amendment. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Ungab, to continue this item for 30 days and to continue the discussion to vacate 25th Street with a report back from staff. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Parra. GENERAL PLAN 2003 (405-8-4) 5. Public Hearing — Amendment to the Combined General Plan/Zoning Map from CL to RS-2 for approximately 1.06 acres at the southeast corner of 8th Street and N Avenue (Applicant: City Initiated) (Case File Nos. GP-2003-3, ZC-2003-2). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the amendment. Book 85/Page 201 8/19/03 GENERAL PLAN 2003 (cont.) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Ungab, to approve staff's recommendation and close the hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Parra. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 6 (NCMC), Item Nos. 7 through 9 (Resolution Nos. 2003-117 through 2003-119), Item No. 10 (Street Tree Committee Minutes), Item No. 11 (Port of San Diego Request), and Item Nos. 12 through 14 (Warrant Registers). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, Item No. 9 be pulled and the remainder of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Parra. NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 2003 (506-2-18) 6. SUBJECT: Approval of a motion to waive reading of the text of all Ordinances considered at this meeting and provides that such Ordinances shall be introduced and/or adopted after a reading of only the title. (City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. GRANT / DUI TRAFFIC EDUCATION (206-4-4) 7. Resolution No. 2003-117. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL IN THEIR D.U.I. ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, AND TO ACCEPT FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL INTERSTATE 5 D.U.I. CORRIDOR SAFETY GRANT." (Police) ACTION: Adopted. See above. BIKE PATH / TRAILS PLANNING ADM (802-4-1) 8. Resolution No. 2003-118. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF THE SWEETWATER CHANNEL LEVEE BIKE PATH." (Public Works/Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 85/Page 202 8/19/03 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) STREET SWEEPING SIGNS REG / POLICY / ADM (903-3-5) 9. Resolution No. 2003-119. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO INSTALL STREET SWEEPING SIGNS TO RESTRICT PARKING ON SEAWIND DRIVE, CALLE DELGADO, AND MEADOW DRIVE." (Public Works/Engineering) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: Luis Natividad addressed the Council from the podium and requested that the parking prohibition time frame be modified to be 10 a.m. to noon. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Ungab, to adopt the Resolution, with time limit to be from 10 a.m. to noon. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Ungab. Nays: None. Abstain: Natividad. Absent: Parra. Councilman Natividad abstained because he lives in the affected neighborhood. STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMM ADM (101-2-1) 10. SUBJECT: Street Tree and Parkway Committee Minutes. (Parks Recreation) ACTION: Adopted. See above. COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 11. SUBJECT: Request by Port of San Diego to attach banners to the light poles on Civic Center Drive. (Public Works / Engineering) ACTION: Approved. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2003 (202-1-18) 12. Warrant Register No. 05. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $425,733.29. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2003 (202-1-18) 13. Warrant Register No. 06. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,310,718.61. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. Book 85/Page 203 8/19/03 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) WARRANT REGISTER 2003 (202-1-18) 14. Warrant Register No. 07. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $348,238.08. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (506-2-18) 15. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 6.40 PERTAINING TO FORTUNE TELLING." (City Attorney) ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION 16. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE CLARIFYING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING LANDSCAPING, PAVING OF FRONT YARDS, FENCING, PARKING, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, THE HISTORIC PROPERTIES LIST, SETBACKS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ADDITIONS, DAY CARE FACILITIES AND ADDITIONAL USES AND DEFINITIONS. (APPLICANT: CITY INITIATED) (CASE NO. A- 2003-2)." (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Ordinance No. 2003-2228. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Parra. 17. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING TITLE 7 PERTAINING TO PROPERTY CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE CODE AND TITLE 10 PERTAINING TO PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY." (City Attorney) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (cont.) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to adopt Ordinance No. 2003-2229. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Parra. Book 85/Page 204 8/19/03 NEW BUSINESS SPECIFIC PLAN ADM (417-1-1) 18. SUBJECT: Report on preparation of a specific plan for the Westside area. (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that it be authorized to transmit a request for proposals to potential planning consultants. TESTIMONY: Carmen Roa, St. Anthony's Organizing Ministry, expressed some concerns and spoke in support of proceeding with the specific plan. Ted Godshalk, posed questions to the Council and spoke in favor of the Planning Department administering the specific plan process. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to approve. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Parra. VARIANCES 2003 (409-1-35) 19. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a zone variance to allow construction in the front yard setback at 305 J Avenue (Applicant: Charles Howrey) (Case File No. Z-2003-7). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to file. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Parra. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2003 (403-18-1) 20. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission denial of a Conditional Use Permit for a church at 421 National City Boulevard, with a variance to allow less than required parking. (Applicant: Community of Praise Baptist Church) (Case File No. CUP-2003- 10/Z-2003-5). (Planning) Book 85/Page 205 8/19/03 NEW BUSINESS (cont.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2003 (403-18-1) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: City Clerk Dalla reported that a proper written appeal was filed by the applicant and that the matter would be set for a hearing. ACTION: None. VARIANCES 2003 (409-1-35) 21. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a zone variance for an addition to 1724 and 1730 J Avenue without providing additional parking, and resulting in less than required building separation from an adjacent residence on the same lot. (Applicant: George Moreno) (Case File No. Z-2003-6). (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: George Moreno, the applicant, responded to questions and spoke in favor of the zone variance. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to set for public hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Parra. STAFF - None MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL POLITICAL SUPPORT ADM (102-4-1) 22. SUBJECT: Request by Councilmember Natividad to go on record opposing Proposition 54. (Council Initiated) ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to go on record opposing Proposition 54. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Natividad, Ungab, Inzunza. Nays: None. Abstain: Morrison. Absent: Parra. Councilman Morrison abstained because he does not see the item as a City issue and it therefore does not belong on the Council agenda. Book 85/Page 206 8/19/03 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.) Councilman Natividad: a) requested that the National City tennis club, a private group, be invited to a future meeting; b) requested that City staff meet with Mr. Apan, a soccer team representative, and Sweetwater High School about the possibility of allowing soccer play at the school on Saturdays; c) recommended proactive enforcement to deal with problems at a local business; d) requested an update on the progress at La Maze restaurant; and e) requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Antonio Payon. Councilman Morrison reported that the planned widening of Interstate Highway 5 through National City is still in the State budget despite budget problems but has been delayed until 2006. Councilman Ungab spoke about his visit to the National City Transit facilities and the quality operation he observed. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) (One potential case). ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to go into Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Parra. Councilmembers left the Chamber at 8:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned in memory of Antonio Payon. The Next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on September 2, 2003, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 8:20 p.m. Book 85/Page 207 8/19/03 14)1bia" CITY LERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 2, 2003. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 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.