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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 23, 1990
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: Della, 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 Tom G. McCabe, followed
by the invocation by Councilman Dalla.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of
January 16. 1990. be approved. Carried by unanimous vote.
INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Mayor Waters tumed the meeting over to Vice Mayor Van Deventer. The following individuals
appeared before the City Council for interviews and stated their reasons for wanting to be
appointed to one of our Boards and Commissions. Currently, there is 1 vacancy on the Civil
Service Commission, 1 on the Housing & Community Development Commission, 1 on the
San Diego County Water Board and 1 on the Serra Library System Board.
Lynne M. Bonne'', 1524 Earle Drive, National City, spoke in favor of her application.
Howard R. Schwitkis, 1117 Manchester St., National City, spoke in favor of his
application.
Dorine M. Ross, 3104 E. 18th Street, National City, spoke in favor of her application.
Vice Mayor Van Deventer closed the interviews and turned the meeting back over to Mayor
Waters.
Appointment of elected official to Clean Water Program Governance Advisory Group
(CWPGAG). Mayor Waters recommended Councilman Inzunza to be a representative of the
Clean Water Act Program Governance Advisory Group. The Committee will be studying
alternatives for governance structure of a future regional wastewater treatment agency.
ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of Mayors
recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote.
PROCLAMATIONS
Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the Proclamation be accepted by title only.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The Proclamation proclaiming the week of January 21-27, 1990 as: "KIWANIS WEEK,"
was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who presented it to National City Fire Chief Randy
Kimble, President of the Sweetwater Kiwanis Club of National City.
ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the
Proclamation. Carried by unanimous vote.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Jesse Ramirez, 343 E. Plaza Blvd, National City, Instructor for the
MAAC Project Amnesty Program at 16th & Hoover. Mr. Ramirez introduced his English as a
Second Language for Adults and Citizenship Class.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing, Appeal of Planning Commission approval of
Planned Development Permit Application for a 2-story, 3000 sq. ft. office building at
the northeast corner of Euclid Avenue and Sweetwater Road. (Applicant: Witkin
Design, for David and Annie Malcolm, Wilma Southworth) (Case File No. PD-3-89).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the application based on
findings and conditions required by the Planning Commission with the added
conditions to restrict left turns to or from the site and to require bonding for median
improvements to restrict left turn movements to and from the site.
NOTE: The City Clerk noted that an Affidavit of Mailing and Proof of Publication is on
file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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TESTIMONY: David Malcolm, 625 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, (applicant)
spoke regarding the proposed conditions.
ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, for approval wittt
conditions outlined by Staff. a letter of credit instead of posting a bond and to
close the Public Hearing. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla,
Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Inzunza.
STREET VACATIONS
2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Vacation of an unimproved portion of 12th Street
between "D" and "E" Avenues, and of the unimproved portion of the alley adjacent to
the northwest. (Case File No. SC-2-89) (Applicant: City of National City).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission that the area be vacated.
NOTE: The City Clerk noted that an Affidavit of Posting and Notice of Closing is on
file in the Office of the City Clerk.
TESTIMONY: None. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed.
ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staffs
recommendation with an inclusion in Condition #3 to read a bond or some
other form of acceptable security for landscaping. irrigation and maintenance
is required. Carried by unanimous vote.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 16,163 through 16,166). Moved by Van
Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote.
BUDGET TRANSFERS 1990
3. Resolution No. 16,163. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE THREE SIGNALS PROJECT." Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT
4. Resolution No. 16,164. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY DECLARING PERRY ELECTRIC, INC. THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH PERRY ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC
SIGNALS." (Engineering Specs. No. 1039). Adopted. See above.
CONTRACT
5. Resolution No. 16,165. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE MAYTIME BAND REVIEW CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
FOR ADVERTISING." Adopted. See above.
LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS
6. Resolution No. 16,166. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE
NATIONAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AN OFFICE OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE PLANNING GRANT, TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER THE GRANT
PROCEEDS, AND TO SIGN ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH
SAID GRANT." Adopted. See above.
NEW BUSINESS
WARRANT REGISTER
7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 29. Ratification of Demands in the amount of
$165,053.80 (Warrant Nos. 108959 through 109060 inclusive, excepting none).
NOTE: Vice Mayor Van Deventer stated he would be abstaining on Warrant Nos.
109022, as he previously owned the business and still owns the real estate, 109025,
as he built the project, and 109057 as he built the project.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified.
ACTION: Moved by Dalla, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Warrants (except
109022, 109025 and 109057) carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Warrant Nos.
109022, 109025 and 109057 carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes:
Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
BUDGET FY 89-90
8. SUBJECT: Letter from the Boys & Girls Clubs of National City requesting the
opportunity to make a presentation and bring the Mayor and Council up to date on
their building project.
TESTIMONY: Greg Beatie, Executive Director of Boys and Girls Club, 1430
"D" Avenue, National City and Albert Mendivil, 910 Redbud Rd., Chula Vista,
President of the Board of Directors of the National City Boys and Girls Club
were present. They made a presentation with design boards depicting the
three possible versions of the proposed facility.
OTHER BUSINESS
FINANCE
9. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash & Investment Reports as of November 30, 1989.
RECOMMENDATION: That these reports be accepted and filed.
ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, this item be filed. No
objection as filed.
FINANCE
10. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash & Investment Reports as of December 31, 1989.
RECOMMENDATION: That these reports be accepted and filed.
ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, this item be filed.
No objection as filed.
STREET VACATIONS
11. SUBJECT: Abandonment of the Street Vacation Proceeding for "G" Avenue,
south of 24th Street.
RECOMMENDATION: Abandon the Street Vacation proceeding for "G" Avenue,
south of 24th Street.
ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, to continue this
jtem for 30 days. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pruitt, Inzunza,
Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla.
CIVIC CENTER
12. SUBJECT: Council Speakers' Timing System.
RECOMMENDATION: To obtain and install equipment.
ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of Staffs
recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Pruitt, Van
Deventer, Waters. Nays: Dalla, Inzunza.
WATER CONSERVATION
13. SUBJECT: Water Use Restriction.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council to advise Staff if it desires preparation and
submission of a water use restriction ordinance to be adopted by the City, or
alternatively, to be adopted by Sweetwater Authority.
ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, to hold over to
obtain a letter from Sweetwater Authority as to their feelings relating to the
ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote.
CABLE TV ULTRONICS
14. SUBJECT: Semi -Annual Status Report on Cable Television System Operations
and Franchise Compliance submitted by Ultronics, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: To receive and file.
ACTION: Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, to receive and file.
No objection as filed.
CITY MANAGER - No report.
CITY ATTORNEY - No report.
OTHER STAFF - No report.
MAYOR - No report.
CITY COUNCIL -
Councilman Inzunza inquired as to the installation schedule of the stop sign at 18th and
Granger.
Councilman Inzunza also inquired as to the status of the review process for the City Manager,
City Attorney, CDC Director and the City Clerk. He was advised that the proposed forms
would be delivered for the Councils review this week.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -
Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, spoke regarding the need for an alternate
to be appointed to the Serra Library Board.
Frieda Pallas Sprague, 1243 Moana, San Diego, spoke regarding a development located at
22nd and "K" Avenue in National City and the delays in the final map processing.
ACTION: Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, to bring this item
onto the floor. Carried by unanimous vote.
Ed Sprague, 1243 Moana, San Diego, also spoke regarding the approval of his final map.
Mr. Pat Barajas, 375 "J" Street, Chula Vista, commended the Staff on taking care of the graffitti
on his National City property.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(A): (GERALD MCCANN V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY).
ACTION: Moved by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Council left the Chambers and went into Closed Session at 8:53 p.m.
Council returned to Chambers at 9:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjourned to 2:30 P.M.
January 26. 1990 - Council Chambers. Carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting closed at 9:06 p.m.
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CITY CLERK
The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of February 6, 1990.
MAYOR
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA
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