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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 02-27 CC MINBook 72/Page 28 02/27/90 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 27, 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: 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 Tom G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 20. 1990. be held over for 1 week. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters called on Police Chief Stan Knee who introduced Sgt. Gary Clark. Sgt. Clark. explained that the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Sires) had heard that one of the better K-9 units, "Buddy," was recently medically retired and they graciously donated $1,000 to the training of a new dog. Gil St. Amand, 223 W. Plaza Blvd., National City, representing the Eagles Sires, explained that the Sires are combined of all the past presidents and introduced them. He presented the check for $1,000 to Chief Knee. Proclamations were read at this time. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, They be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming March 4-10, 1990 to be: "SAVE YOUR VISION WEEK," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to Dr. Donald Freeman, representing San Diego County Optometric Society. Dr. Freeman spoke about "Save your Vision Week." The Proclamation proclaiming February 28, 1990 to be: "COMMUNITY READ -IN DAY," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to Karen Benson, the District Librarian of the National School District. PRESENTATIONS PROPOSED CIVIC CENTER SUBJECT: Presentation of financing methodology for the new Civic Center complex and direction from City Council on how to proceed. The Mayor called on the City manager Tom McCabe who introduced the financing team that the City Council approved 2 years ago. Bill Huck of Stone & Youngberg, 4350 LaJolla Village Drive, Ste. 840 and Chic Adams of Jones, Hall, Hill & White. Prior to the presentation, Vice Mayor Jess Van Deventer read into the record a letter he wrote to the Mayor and the City Council. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). A booklet was handed out to the Mayor and the City Council (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk), of the viewgraph presentation. Bill Huck then gave the viewgraph presentation and answered the Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Waters, to endorse recommendation #1 and have these people come back with what they work 11R. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Waters. Nays: Pruitt, Inzunza. Abstaining: Van Deventer Motion by Dalla, seconded by Waters, to continue the item for 1 week. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: DaIIa, Waters. Nays: Pruitt, Inzunza. Abstaining: Van Deventer. Book 72/Page 29 02/27/90 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Ms. Sadie E. Gonzales be appointed to the Housing & Community Development Commission. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, jn favor of the Mayors recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Van Deventer. PUBLIC HEARING EUCLID AVENUE EXTENSION 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Necessity to condemn two properties for the construction of Euclid Avenue from 20th Street to 22nd Street. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the necessity to condemn two properties. NOTE: Councilman Pruitt stated he would be abstaining from voting because his property abuts Euclid Avenue. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, to close the Public Hearing and in favor of Staff's Recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 16,179 and 16,180). Councilman Pruitt stated he would be abstaining on Item 3 (Resolution No. 16,180) as his home abuts Euclid Avenue. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the Resolutions be accepted by title only. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the ConsentAgenda. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 16,179. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF LIEBERT, CASSIDY AND FRIERSON TO PROVIDE CONSULTING, REPRESENTATIONAL AND LEGAL SERVICES PERTAINING TO EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MATTERS." Adopted. See above. BUDGET TRANSFERS 1990 3. Resolution No. 16,180. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FOR EUCLID AVENUE FROM 20TH TO 22ND STREETS." Adopted. Abstaining: Pruitt. See above. NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, they be accepted by title only. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. NOTE: Councilman Pruitt stated he would be abstaining on Items 4 and 5 (Resolution Nos. 16,181 and 16,182) as his home abuts Euclid Avenue. STREETS/EUCLID AVENUE EXTENSION 4. Resolution No. 16,181. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES." (2031 Euclid Avenue owned by Bernard H. and Isabel M. Carillo). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, for approval. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. STREETS/EUCLID AVENUE EXTENSION 5. Resolution No. 16,182. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES." (2021 Euclid Avenue owned by Donald H. Hager). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, jn favor of Resolution 16.182. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Pruitt. Book 72/Page 30 02/27/90 PROPOSED CIVIC CENTER 6. Resolution No. 16,183. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SETTING A HEARING TO CONSIDER PAYMENT BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OF ALL OR PART OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CIVIC CENTER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, AND OF THE COST OF CONVERTING THE EXISTING CITY HALL TO A POLICE FACILITY." NOTE: Vice Mayor Van Deventer stated he would be abstaining because of possible conflict of interest. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Waters, in favor of Resolution No. 16.183. Failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Waters. Nays, lnzunza, Pruitt. Abstaining: Van Deventer. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the Ordinance be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ZONING 1990 7. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING POLITICAL SIGNS." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of Ordinance 1989. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 34. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $184,699.24 (Warrant Nos. 109446 through 109542 inclusive, excepting none), and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $391,247.32. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. OTHER BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1990 9. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash & Investment Reports as of January 31, 1990. RECOMMENDATION: That these reports be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the reports be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. PARKING DISTRICT 10. SUBJECT: Report on the responses to the questionnaire on changes to the parking controls in residential permit parking District "H". RECOMMENDATION: Retain the existing parking controls in District "H". NOTE: Councilman Dalla stated he would be abstaining as his home abuts the area. TESTIMONY: Mitch Guarano, 410 Harbison, National City, spoke in opposition to paying a fee for permit parking. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of Staffs' recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Dalla. SEWER CONSTRUCTION 11. SUBJECT: Repair by replacement - Storm Sewer Pumps. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize already appropriated sewer contingency funds for this $100,000 project. NOTE: Public Works Director Williams stated he will write to Cal Trans to see if they have better access to replacement parts. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of Staffs' Recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 12. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Project Concern International request a TUP to go through the City (Sweetwater Road and Plaza Bonita Road) for their annual "Walk for mankind" on March 10, 1990 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval subject to the conditions of City Attomey, Risk Manager, and the Police Department, i.e., Requires Hold Harmless, Public Liability Insurance with the City as Additional Insured, and coverage to be determined by Risk Manager. Request $500,000 General Liability Insurance. Reserves to handle - No expenditures of regular Police Resources. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by lnzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 72/Page 31 02/27/90 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 13. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Chula Vista Nature Interpretive Center request access to various streets in National City for their "Bicycle Ride" on March 4, 1990 from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval subject to the conditions of City Attorney, Risk Manager, Engineering, and the Police Department, i.e., Requires Hold Harmless, Public liability Insurance with the City as Additional Insured, and coverage to be determined by Risk Manager. Provide one million dollars in General Liability Insurance, with the City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers named as Additional Insured. Reserve officers and Scouts assigned - No expenditures for usage of regular Police Officers. National City Blvd., is too narrow for bike lanes. The 24th interchange is also too narrow for cyclists, if cones are placed to block off a lane in each direction (if needed) then safety will be enhanced. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL - Councilman Inzunza requested an alternate to the Govemments Advisory Group (GAG) Board. Councilman Pruitt volunteered. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Dolores Boyd, 244 E. 1st Street, National City, spoke regarding recently remodeling her home and the sidewalk curb and gutters where a problem has arisen on the need for a street patch. City manager McCabe was directed to look in the situation. CLOSED SESSION WITH CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6. CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) (MARTHA OXLEY V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY) ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, to adjourn to Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Council left the Council Chambers at 9:16 p.m. Council returned to the Council Chambers at 9:50 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Waters, the meeting be adjourned to 4:00 P.M. March 6. 1990 - Council Chambers. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:51 p.m. (.4 -Ivo- CITY CLER The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of March 6, 1990. 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.