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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 07-17 CC MINBook 72/Page 110 07/17/90 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 17, 1990 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 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 Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 26. 1990 and the minutes of the adjourned special meeting of June 21. 1990 be approved Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION TO THE BOYS CLUB SOCCER TEAM Mayor Waters read into the record a letter listing the names of the boys on the Soccer Team (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and introduced Dave Manriquez, head of Boys Club who introduced the members of the National Champion Team. Vice Mayor Van Deventer assisted Mayor Waters in passing out certificates of appreciation to all the team members. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 16,292 thru 16,297). Vice Mayor Van Deventer requested that Item 5 (Resolution No. 16,296) be pulled. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor (except Resolution No. 16.2961. Carried by unanimous vote. LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION 1. Resolution No. 16,292. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING ASSET FORFEITURE REVOLVING FUND." Adopted. See above. PERSONNEL POSITIONS 2. Resolution No. 16,293. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING RANGE FOR THE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST." Adopted. See above. LABOR RELATIONS POLICE 3. Resolution No. 16,294. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION." Adopted. See above. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 4. Resolution No. 16,295. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM SHERI LYNN TODUS AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR STREET PURPOSES." (A.P.N. 558-281-04). Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 6. Resolution No. 16,297. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN GOLF CORPORATION AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 16,287." Adopted. See above. Book 72/Page 111 07/17/90 TRAFFIC STREET MARKINGS/PARKING 5. Resolution No. 16,296. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO-WAY LEFT -TURN LANE AND PROHIBITING ON -STREET PARKING ON HIGHLAND AVENUE, 7TH STREET TO 8TH STREET." Adopted. See above. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, jn favor of Resolution No. 16.296. Carried by unanimous vote. NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 16,298 through 16,301). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, they be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 7. Resolution No. 16,298. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF CALIFORNIA FOR DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF CALIFORNIA TO PROVIDE A GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS." TESTIMONY: Richard Schulman, Personnel Director answered Council's questions. Peggy Haggard, Payroll Clerk, answered Council's questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, jn favor of Resolution No. 16.298. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 8. Resolution No. 16,299. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CIGNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICAN (CIGNA) FOR CIGNA TO PROVIDE A GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of Resolution No. 16.299. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 9. Resolution No. 16,300. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REVISED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION FOR THE COLLECTION OF RUBBISH AND TRASH WITHIN THE CITY." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to hold this iterrt over for 30 days. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE/TRASH 10. Resolution No. 16,301. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A TRASH SERVICE RATE INCREASE FOR EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION." ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Pruitt, to hold this item over for 30 days. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Waters, it be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1990 11. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR A ROADWAY INTO THE CANYON AREA NORTHWEST OF E. 30TH STREET AND "D" AVENUE." NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 12. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 52. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $349,322.46 (Warrant Nos. 111257 through 111356 inclusive, excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $393,533.62. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified and the payroll certified. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Book 72/Page 112 07/17/90 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 13. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 01. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $486,675.28 (Warrant Nos. 111358 through 111424 inclusive, excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 14. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 02. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $236,352.14 (Warrant Nos. 111426 through 111495 inclusive, excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $386,587.02. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified and the payroll certified. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. CLAIM 15. SUBJECT: Claim for damages - Carla Louise Nixon. RECOMMENDATION: Deny and refer to the City Attorney. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, to deny and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIM 16. SUBJECT: Claim for damages - John Davis. RECOMMENDATION: Deny and refer to the City Attorney. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to deny and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET FY90-91 17. SUBJECT: Request for donation from the National City Junior High School's "Reach Program" to help assist the program. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY90-91 18. SUBJECT: Request for donation from the Senior Citizen Softball Team (representing National City Seniors) to help assist the team. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION 19. SUBJECT: Request for City Council decision on the installation of a non-standard driveway approach at 543 National City Boulevard. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests direction from the City Council. TESTIMONY: A brief presentation was made by City Engineer Myers. Father Josef de Brute, 543 National City Blvd., National City, spoke in favor of his request for a non-standard driveway. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, to .approve the driveway with dimensions to be approved by the City Engineer. at time fence js to be installed. discussion and approval of type to be handled by Planning Department as it is collapsible so that parking is available when needed and the tree to be moved. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY89/90 20. SUBJECT: F.Y. 1989-90 C.I.P. Project Year -End Status Report. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: Council commended Staff for an excellent job. Assistant City Manager Bolint commended the Department Heads for a fine job this year. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to receive and fj. No objection as filed. Book 72/Page 113 07/17/90 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 21. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Ball Oldsmobile-Honda-GMC request a TUP to erect a tent at 1938 National City Blvd. for the purpose of serving food and soft drinks as part of a sales promotion commencing on July 1, 1990 and ending on August 12, 1990. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. ACTION: Motion by Dalia, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - City Attorney Eiser commented on the letter sent to FPPC that City Council approved last week and commented that no response is expected for 30-60 days. He recommended that Council postpone the CDC Workshop on Amendment III that was scheduled for July 18, 1990 for at least 60 days to allow for the response to be received. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL - Councilman Pruitt stated that he was approached by an owner of a business on Highland Avenue who had received a letter from the Police Department asking if the fast foods on Highland would entertain closing between 7:00 p.m. and midnight on Sunday nights. Councilman Pruitt inquired if Council or City Manager was aware of this. City Manager McCabe was directed to look into this item. Councilman Dalla requested the letter be referenced in the minutes. The one section that deals with closing, the letter covers a number of suggestions, but the paragraph in question states, to -wit: "If you operate a fast food restaurant and are able to close your dining area between 7:00 p.m. and midnight on Sunday nights it would be greatly appreciated." Copy of the full letter is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Councilman Pruitt also noted that 2 citizens who received letters referencing petitions that did not come before the City had contacted him. He stated that the Mayor had sent out 500 responses to these and requested the City Attorney to look into these to see if it is proper to send out responses to something that Council has no knowledge of. Copy of the Mayor's letter is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Waters called on Jess Haro, immediate past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chicano Federation of San Diego County, who introduced Mrs. Theresa Pasqua) Valladolid, wife of David John Valladolid, Plaintiff in the at -large election lawsuit against National City, 1024 Paradise Drive in National City. She read into the record the testimony of her husband. Councilman Dalla inquired as to whether Mrs. Valladolid was aware of the Latino or Hispanic representation in National City during the time that they have resided here. He stated that 18 out of the last 20 years there has been Hispanic representation on the City Council. Mrs. Valladolid stated that they were unaware of any Latino or Hispanic representation. Jess D. Haro spoke again on voting rights and requested that a referendum be put on the ballot. ACTION: Motion by lnzunza, to request placement on the next Agenda to discuss whether or not to put the item on the ballot. Motion died for lack of second. Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th Street, National City, spoke in favor of District Elections being put to a vote of the people although he does not favor District Elections himself. Paul Rinks, 331 E. 29th Street, National City, spoke in favor of putting District Elections on the ballot. Vice Mayor Van Deventer left the Council Chambers at 5:45 p.m. Vice Mayor Van Deventer returned to the Council Chambers at 5:46 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Juan Hemandez, resident of National City, spoke against District Elections and in favor of at - large elections. Raymond Duke, 1437 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to outsiders proposing District Elections. Book 72/Page 114 07/17/90 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to 9:15 a.m. July 18, 1990 - Large Conference Room. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. City Council Workshop - Discussion of Evaluation Process and Procedures - July 19, 1990 - 4:00 p.m. - Large Conference Room, Civic Center. Next regular City Council Meeting - July 24, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 5:53 p.m. 9 Cy\ _A. ‘A.A.}..- t 1 PrAOL Q../ CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of July 24, 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.