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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 09-18 CC MINBook 72/Page 149 09/18/90 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 18, 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, Van Deventer, Waters. Absent: Pruitt. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager, Gerald J. Bolint, followed by the invocation by Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 11. 1990 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pruitt. The Proclamations were read at this time. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, they be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Pruitt. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of September 17-23, 1990 as: "CONSTITUTION WEEK," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then gave it to the Assistant City Manager to mail to the appropriate people. Councilman Pruitt entered the Council Chambers at 4:06 p.m. The Proclamation proclaiming September 22, 1990 as: "AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S DAY," was read aloud in full by Mayor Waters who then presented it to Beverly Peckenpaugh, representative of the American Business Women's Association. PRESENTATIONS AREA DEVELOPMENT A . SUBJECT: William J. Barkett - Update report on the 8th and National City Boulevard Downtown Development Project TESTIMONY: William J. Barkett, 864 Prospect Street, read a statement into the record. Jack Scull, President of Serj Corporation, spoke on his good faith efforts to remedy the lien situation and complete the project. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION B. SUBJECT: Letter from the South County Economic Development Council requesting a presentation on the goals, objectives, and implementation plans of the Economic Development Council. TESTIMONY: Marilyn Lassman, President of the South County Economic Development Council, 2727 Hoover, gave a presentation on the goals, objectives, and implementation plans of the Economic Development Council and distributed a information packet to the Mayor and Council on the concerns of Crime and Transportation. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. POLITICAL SUPPORT C. SUBJECT: Letter from the San Diego 2000 Committee stating support for the "San Diego Traffic Control and Comprehensive Growth Management Initiative" and requesting a presentation to the Mayor and Council. Another letter is from Chairman Leon Williams, San Diego County Board of Supervisors, stating County opposition on the same initiative. TESTIMONY: Fred Pierce, 600 'B' Street, San Diego employee at Price Waterhouse, representing the San Diego 2000 Committee made a presentation to the Mayor and Council stating support for the "San Diego Traffic Control and Comprehensive Growth Management Initiative." Book 72/Page 150 09/18/90 AREA DEVELOPMENT D. SUBJECT: A report on the Master Plan Amendment - Southwest 60 acres of 24th Street Marine Terminal. TESTIMONY: Rip Reopelle, 801 Ethel Place, National City, National City Port Commissioner made a brief report and gave the following recommendations: 1. Not recommended by Commissioner Reopelle, just an option. Take no action today. Continue to review the study and give him some direction on what areas Council would like him to pursue in terms of answers and concerns that they have. 2. The Council focus on assisting McComic Inc. to promote the America's Cup sites both at the ITT Building and the adjacent 20 acres to the west, on a short term lease of 2-3 years, which would not interfere with what National City has planned for the area. 3. Change the configuration of the request. Drop the 20 acres where the lumber is stored and unloaded. Request the undeveloped 20 acres on the water. Encourage Mariners Park to be included in that zone change. Mr. Hatfield of McComic-Halivest Marine Partners confirmed for Council, his firm's support of the rezoning of the area west of the ITT Building and the property on which it was located to Tourist Commercial. Howard Schwitlas, 1117 Manchester Street, commented on the Port Directors negative report. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, for the Mayor. with input from Commissioner Reopelle. construct a letter to the Port Authority. Carried by unanimous vote. WATER CONSERVATION E. SUBJECT: A Clean Water.Program Presentations - (a) Facilities Planning Status; and (b) a Review of Environmental Documentation. TESTIMONY: David Schlessinger, Director of the Clean Water Program, made a brief presentation and provided handouts to the City Clerk for distribution to the Mayor and Council. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Vice Mayor Van Deventer left the Council Chambers at 5:43 p.m. Vice Mayor Van Deventer returned to the Council Chambers at 5:46 p.m. Proclamations were heard at an earlier time. PROCLAMATIONS Proclaiming the week of September 17-23, 1990 as: "CONSTITUTION WEEK." Proclaiming September 22, 1990 as: "AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S DAY." ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 16,328 thru 16,332). Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. DEEDS & EASEMENTS 1. Resolution No. 16,328. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY AT 1431 FIG COURT TO PABLO C. GUERRERO AND MARIA G. CAMACHO." Adopted. See above. GRANTS - LIBRARY 2. Resolution No. 16,329. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN CONSIDERATION FOR LITERACY TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED BY PROJECT READ AT R.J. DONOVAN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 16,330. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JOINT VENTURE OF KEESE CONSULTING AND WILSON ENGINEERING FOR A SEWER REVENUE STUDY." Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 4. Resolution No. 16,331. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE AUTOMATED REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM (ARJIS)." Adopted. See above. Book 72/Page 151 09/18/90 LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS 5. Resolution No. 16,332. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY URGING AGGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT ACTION BY THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY IN PROSECUTING JUVENILE GANG -RELATED CRIMES." Adopted. See above. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, it be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1990 6. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1867 AND SECTION 10.52.010 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING A LIST OF ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD BE PROHIBITED IN THE CITY'S PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES." ** Continued from Council Meeting of 9/4/90 ** RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Motion withdrawn. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, to amend the Janguage to make more specific and bring it back for Councils' approval. Carried by unanimous vote. City Attorney Eiser read Item #5, Resolution No. 16,332 into the record at the request of Councilman Pruitt. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison spoke regarding a newspaper article on an incident which occurred Sunday morning. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 11. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $515,481.07 (Warrant Nos. 112339 through 112435 inclusive, excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. CLAIM(S) FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY CLAIMS KERBY, JAMES E. 8. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: James E. Kerby. 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. CLAIMS MARKL, GLEN 9. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Glen Markl. 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. OTHER BUSINESS CENSUS 10. SUBJECT: Report regarding Preliminary Census Counts. RECOMMENDATION: File the report. TESTIMONY: Staff reported the City came up with approximately 6,000 people short, the Department of Finance concurred with this conclusion. This report will be directed to the Census for amendment. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, to De filet. No objection as filed. LAW ENFORCEMENT 11. SUBJECT: Review of SANDAG's report on Mid -Year 1990 Crime in San Diego County. RECOMMENDATION: Review. TESTIMONY: Chief of Police Stan Knee gave a brief presentation and answered Councils' questions. Ron Morrison, 1233 Harbison suggested Council encourage the County Work Furlough Program. Thomas Mitchell, 3517 Stockman, made comments regarding his 15 year old drug addict grandson that is on the streets and how nothing can be done about it. Book 72/Page 152 09/18/90 ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, to accept and file. No objection as filed. POLICE FACILITY PROPOSED 12. SUBJECT: National City Police Facility - Status report. RECOMMENDATION: File the report. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, to be filed. No objection as filed. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER - Assistant City Manager Bolint stated he had received a letter from the National School District requesting $200 from the Council to help co-sponsor a luncheon for 11 Tecate educators. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ACTION: Motion by Pruitt, seconded by Van Deventer, to put this item on the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY - City Attomey Eiser gave a brief report on statistics of Gang Activity within the 92050 zip code. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL - Councilman Pruitt spoke regarding a memo he had circulated on the establishment of a National City Youth Commission. He hopes to have it ready to bring to Council next month and requested Councils' input for incorporation into the proposal. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Shula Monroe, City Librarian and President of the National City Altrusa Club extended an invitation to Mayor and Council for next Wednesday, 9/26/90 from 5-7 p.m., to attend the Sundowner which will be held in the Library Conference Room. This is also a kickoff of the Support and Learner Campaign for Project Read. CLOSED SESSION FOR PENDING LITIGATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) HOGLE V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Council left the Chambers and went into Closed Session at 6:52 p.m. Council returned to the Chambers at 7:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Assistant City Manager Bolint stated that Assemblyman Steve Peace had invited the City to participate in "Government Day" scheduled for Saturday, September 29, 1990 at the Plaza Bonita Mall from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 p.m. - September 25. 1990 - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:12 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of September 25, 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.