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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 05-09 CC MINBook 71/Page 103 5/09/89 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 09, 1989 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, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by City Manager McCabe, followed with the invocation by Reverend Kirby Pickus of the First United Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2 1989 be approved. No vote taken. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, !tg minutes of the regular meeting of May 2. 1989 be held over one week. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt the Proclamations be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation declaring the month of May 1989 as "VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS MONTH" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. The Mayor then presented the Proclamation to Harold Brehaut. The Proclamation declaring that May 12, 1989 be known as "MILITARY SPOUSE DAY" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. The Mayor then presented the Proclamation to Sheila Roberts. The Proclamation declaring the week of May 14-15, 1989 as "NATIONAL GIRLS CLUB WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. The Mayor then presented the Proclamation to Andrea Polk. The Proclamation declaring Monday, May 15, 1989 as: "PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY" and proclaming the week of May 15, 1989 as: "POLICE RECOGNITION WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. The Mayor then presented Paula Medina, Officer Robert Medinas' widow with a Key to the City and requested Council approval to fly the flag at half mast on 5-15-89. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt jn favor. Carried by unanimous vote. The Mayor then presented the Proclamations to Officers Frank Chenelle and Sharon Jaggard. The Proclamation declaring the week of May 15-21, 1989 as: "GOOD POSTURE WEEK" was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. The Mayor then presented the Proclamation to Dr. George Parchen. The Proclamation declaring the week of May 15-21, 1989 as: "SAFE KIDS WEEK"was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters. The Mayor then presented the Proclamation to Susan Heil. PRESENTATIONS SWEETWATER AUTHORITY Update report on the Sweetwater Authority by the National City representative. Sue Jarrett, 1335 "N" Avenue made a brief presentation and then gave the Mayor and Council a brochure on the Sweetwater Dam and How to Have a Green Garden in a Dry State and a Watch our Water Magnate (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Book 71/Page 104 5/09/89 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 15,949 & 15,950). STREET VACATION 1. Resolution No. 15,949, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE THE SOUTHERLY 3 FEET OF 7TH STREET BETWEEN ROOSEVELT AVENUE AND NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD". (Case File No. SC-6-88). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY 88-89/POLICE 2. Resolution No. 15,950, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROPRIATING $24,680.00 OF FORFEITED FUNDS SEIZED PURSUANT TO TITLE 21, U.S. CODE, SECTION 881 TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FY 1988-89 BUDGET. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza the Ordinance be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. STATE STANDARDS/POLICE/MUNICIPAL CODE 1989 3. An Ordinance of the City of National City amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 996, and Chapter 3.40 of the National City Municipal Code (Adopt and Adhere to State Standards set by the Commission on Police Officers Standards and Training for recruitment and training of public safety dispatcher personnel). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt. that Ordinance 1973 be adopted. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 212 4. SUBJECT: Report of Discussion of Assessment District No. 212 Proceedings. **Continued from Council Meeting of April 18, 1989**. The City Clerk reported that meeting notices were sent via Certified Mail to all property owners as of the last assessment. The City Engineer reported that in addition to the Certified Mail notices, notices were posted on all houses in the assessment district. The City Attorney gave his legal opinion that all proper procedures had been complied with throughout the assessment district process. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: Jose Calderon, 1341 17th Street, (daughter translated ) spoke in opposition. Rose Noriega, 1702 "N" Avenue, spoke in opposition. Mrs. Davis, 1712 "L" Avenue, spoke in opposition. Raymond Hernandez, 1535 Earle Drive, spoke in opposition. Mr. Hatfield, 5528 Maple Street, spoke in opposition. Ignacio Jauregui, 1702 "M" Street, spoke in opposition. Mr. Aragon, 1640 "M" Avenue, spoke in opposition. Elias Rodriguez, 1440 "I" Avenue, spoke in opposition. Marion Cooper, 1313 "N" Avenue, made statement as to not having had a conflict of interest as the properties in question are in trust to his daughters. He then proposed the use of Block Grant funds to eliminate the need for the people to pay. Tony Villafranca, 23 Mesa Avenue, spoke in opposition. ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza that whether we take the funds from Neighborhood Improvement or whether we take the funds from one of the reserves. that the City pick uD the entire cost of this improvement. Councilman Van Deventer reauested clarification as to whether the money should come from the Block Grant Funds. The maker of the motion confirmed this. Carried by the following vote, to -wit Ayes: Pruitt, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla. Mayor Waters called a recess at 8:40 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:57 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent: None. Book 71/Page 105 5/09/89 NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 5. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 44. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $116,923.33. (Warrants Nos. 105429 through 105494 inclusive, excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $342,722.75. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer the bills be ratified and the payroll be certified. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Della, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Vice Mayor Pruitt, with regards to Item 4, said he had spoken with the City Engineer who advised that the1913 Act will now go into effect so 1911 will not happen again. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC REQUEST 6. SUBJECT: Letter from the Samoan Community Services requesting support in sponsoring the Samoan Youth Academic Scholarship fund-raising event and requesting the usage of Granger Hall for this event. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza in favor of the $250. support request only. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS BUDGET 7. Finance Director's Cash and Investment Reports as of March 31, 1989. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the report be accepted and filed. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer seconded by Pruitt the reports be filed. No objection as filed. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 8. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 14-89 approving a Planned Development Permit Application to allow construction of a three-story medical office building on the west side of Euclid Avenue, between 6th and 7th Streets. (Applicant: Paradise Professional - Dr. Ben Medina). (Case File No. PD-2-89). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer seconded by Pruitt the decision be filed. No objection as filed. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 9. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 13-89 approving a Planned Development Permit Application to allow construction of a two-story medical office building on the east side of Euclid Avenue, north of 8th Street. (Applicant: Steven H. Reynolds). (Case File No. PD-4-89). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt for approval to films Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 10. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-89 approving a Conditional Use Permit Application for reconstruction of a fast-food restaurant with addition of a drive-thru area at 840 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Kentucky Fried Chicken). (Case File No. CUP-1989-1). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer,seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza to set the iternl for Public Hearing on June 13. 1989 at 7:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - Personnel Director Schulman reminded Council of the closed hearing. MAYOR - No report Book 71/Page 106 5/09/89 CITY COUNCIL AREA DEVELOPMENT/BAYFRONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 11. SUBJECT: Bayfront Economic Development Committee Meeting. Vice Mayor Pruitt gave report on 1st meeting of Committee. The consensus of the meeting was to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Port Commission asking them to delay negotiations with PASHA Automobile and to give the City an opportunity to address a Tourist Commercial Use for the outlying property that was shown on a map in Mr. Posts' posession of roughly 200 acres. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS lone Campbell, 808 Ethel Place announced that next Wednesday at 12:00 noon the Friends of the Library will be holding a Pot Luck. She then thanked the Council for voting on the 1911 Act. Allen Olson, 970 East "J" St., Chula Vista, made a statement objecting to #3 of the Redevelopment Program and presented a copy of his speech to the Mayor. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th Street, ( Congressman Bates Representative) said he will secure Insurance via co-sponsorship for the Samoan Community Service. He then requested the tour of the bayfront land meeting time be changed to 3:30 p.m. Vice Mayor Pruitt and Councilman Inzunza will attend. (Copy of the letter from Bates on file in the Office of the City Clerk) CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION WITH CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, jn favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Council left the Council Chambers and went into Closed Session at 9:40 p.m. Council returned to the Council Chambers at 9:55 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Pruitt the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular Council Meeting - May 16. 1989 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.. C4CY1 A.. 0 CITY CLER The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of May 16, 1989. "4 l iw 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 OR THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.