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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 09-11 CC MINBook 72/Page 144 09/1 1 /90 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 11, 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: Berkuti, Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, 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 September 4. 1990 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Abstaining: Pruitt. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS AREA DEVELOPMENT Report on the Master Plan Amendment - Southwest 60 acres of 24th Street Marine Terminal. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, to Jay this item over for 1 week until the Port Commissioner can be present. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, they be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming September 17, 1990 as: "CITIZENSHIP DAY," and the week of September 17-23, 1990 as: "CONSTITUTION WEEK," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then gave it to the City Manager to mail to the appropriate people. The Proclamation proclaiming September 15 to October 8, 1990 as: "COASTWEEKS," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then gave it to the City Manager to mail to the appropriate people. PUBLIC HEARINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 1990 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amending Ordinance 1940, replacing Section 11.40.110, and adding Section 11.40.200 (Transportation Permit Requirements for Moving Buildings) to the National City Municipal Code. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the ordinance be adopted at the conclusion of the public hearing. NOTE: The City Clerk noted that Proof of Publication is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 16,326 and 16,327). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET TRANSFERS 1990 2. Resolution No. 16,326. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES." RECOMMENDATION: Approve the project and approve the resolution transferring funds. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, for the adoption of Resolution 16.326. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 72/Page 145 09/1 1 /90 CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 16,327. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND DAVID M. GRIFFITH AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE MANDATED COSTS CLAIMING SERVICES." RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, it be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1990 4. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING SECTION 11.04.200 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, AND AMENDING SECTION 11.40.110 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1940 WHICH RELATES TO TRANSPORTATION PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR MOVING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND OVERSIZED VEHICLES AND LOADS, ON CITY STREETS." NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 5. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 10. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $169,393.38 (Warrant Nos. 112269 through 112337 inclusive, excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $431,784.86. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified and the payroll certified. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: DaIIa, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. CLAIM(S) FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY CLAIMS GAFFNEY, RICHARD A. 6. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Richard A. Gaffney. RECOMMENDATION: To 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. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 7. SUBJECT: Letter from First International Bank concerning their bank structure. TESTIMONY: Beverly Miller, Consulting Representative for First International Bank, 1749 Shady Crest Place, El Cajon, spoke in favor of the request and touched on the outline and Annual Report provided to the Mayor and City Council. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Ms. Miller then introduced Judith Abeles, an independent Attorney, specializing in International Law, 3318 Arthur Avenue, San Diego, who spoke in favor of the Banks' request. Norman Richins, President of the First International Bank, 7223 Linden Terrace, Carlsbad, spoke in favor of their request. Roger Post, National City Planning Director, gave a brief report. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Inzunza, to give them one year to get with Staff and come before this Council with concrete plans toward establishing First International Banks' Corporate headquarters in National City. Motion failed by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Pruitt. Nays: Dalla, Van Deventer, Waters. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, to file. No objection as filed. TESTIMONY: Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City asked when the City Council was going to use the same diligence (as they did on the Bank item) to clean up other areas in the City. OTHER BUSINESS AREA DEVELOPMENT 8. SUBJECT: F.Y. 1990-91 Neighborhood Improvement Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the action of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: Roger Post, Director of the National City Planning Department, gave a brief report and read into the record a report from the Planning Department citing current accomplishments of the City. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Book 72/Page 146 09/1 1 /90 TESTIMONY CONT.: City Council requested bringing this item back for a Workshop. Staff to provide estimates for the 3 items proposed (Civic Center Drive, 16th and Palm Area and Cul-de-sacs on certain neighborhood streets). Council to provide additional areas for discussion. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Pruitt, to refer to Staff to set a Workshop. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL - Vice Mayor Van Deventer referred to a letter he had circulated to the Council regarding an upcoming meeting with the new Navy representative and requested Councils' input. He also mentioned a Crime Report from SANDAG which reflects that the additional Police Officers added to the force are showing a positive impact on the City. National City is the only City in the County where the percentage of crime has decreased. Councilman Pruitt stated that he has requested the City Attorney's assistance in getting the word out that drive -by shootings will not be tolerated in this City. They are planned shootings and should be looked at as attempted murder. City Attorney Eiser will draft a Resolution requesting that the District Attomey pursue all drive -by shootings in National City as attempted murder not assault and also all drive -by shooting participants be tried at the most severe level of the law as adults not juveniles. He thanked the City Attomey for helping him in this endeavor. Councilman Pruitt also stated that he and Captain Deese of the National City Police Department attended the San Diego County Human Relations Commission Workshop where they learned that more could be done to address the needs of the City's youth. One way to accomplish this would be to establish a National City Youth Commission with representatives from the schools and other various organizations. He and Captain Deese will put this into some kind of format and present to the City Council at a later date. Councilman Dalla requested that the City Attorney provide the statistics on arrest records and prosecution of drive -by shooting incidents. He also requested that Police Chief Knee be put on a future Agenda to provide information on the improvement of the crime situation for the 1st Quarter. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Mary Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, addressed her concerns regarding garage sales being held in National City without permits being issued and requested assistance, particularly at 27th and C, to alleviate these problems. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to 3:00 p.m. - September 18. 1990 - Large Conference Room. Council Chambers. Civic Center for Workshop - Proposed Trash Franchise between the City of National City and EDCO. and a related Trash Service Rate Increase. Carried by unanimous vote. Next regular City Council Meeting - September 18, 1990 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 8:40 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of September 18, 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.