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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 12-04 CC MINBook 72/Page 183 12/04/90 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 4, 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, Berkuti, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager, Gerald Bolint, followed by the invocation by Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 27. 1990 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BUSINESS RELATING TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 6, 1990 ELECTION ADMINISTRATION 1. Resolution No. 16,369. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1990, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR 2. SUBJECT: Mayor's Presentations to outgoing Council. Mayor Waters presented a plaque to outgoing Councilman Fred Pruitt for his loyal and dedicated service to the City of National City from1986 through 1990. Councilman Pruitt gave a brief farewell speech. City Clerk Lori Anne Peoples administered the Oath of Office to Mayor George Waters, Council members Michael Dalla and Rosalie Zarate. ROLL CALL New Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. A presentation was made to Mayor Waters by his granddaughter Jennifer. Councilwoman Rosalie Zarate and Councilman Michael Dalla both made brief acceptance speeches. APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR Mayor Waters recommended that Councilman Ralph Inzunza be appointed Vice Mayor for the coming year, 1991. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, to bring this item on to the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters called for a 15 minute recess at 7:30 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Council reconvened at 7:57 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, lnzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Book 72/Page 184 12/04/90 INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS SWEETWATER AUTHORITY BOARD Mayor Waters stated that his appointment to the Sweetwater Authority Board would be expiring on December 31, 1990 and wished to continue serving for another term. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval of the Mayors' re -appointment to the Sweetwater Authority Board. Carried by unanimous vote. SANDAG Mayor Waters recommended Councilman Michael Dalla be appointed as the alternate member to the SANDAG Board to represent the City in the event that Councilman Jess Van Deventer could not fufill his duties at any given time. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, for approval of Councilman Dalla as an alternate to the SANDAG Board. Carried by unanimous vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Mayor Waters stated that Emest Azcohar had expressed a desire to continue serving on the Civil Service Commission and recommended that he be re -appointed for a term expiring on September 30, 1995. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, Azcohar be re- appointed to Civil Service Commission. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza who introduced Donald Sauter, 1836 Via Las Palmas, National City. Mr. Sauter introduced himself and stated why he was interested in serving on the Boards and Commissions and answered Councils' questions. Vice Mayor Inzunza then introduced Marion Cooper, 1813 "N" Avenue, National City. Mr. Cooper then addressed the Council and explained why he was interested in serving on the Boards and Commissions and answered Councils' questions. Vice Mayor Inzunza then turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Zarate, the deadline for new applications for Boards and Commissions be December 31. 1990 and appointments to be made on January 15. 1991. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 16,370 through 16,373). Councilman Dalla requested that Item #6 (Resolution No. 16,373) be pulled. Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor (except Item #6 (Resolution No. 16.3731 Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 16,370. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH VAN DYKE & ASSOCIATES FOR DEVELOPING PLANS FOR THE WEST SIDE OF LAS PALMAS PARK." Adopted. See above. NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT 4. Resolution No. 16,371. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING "FOOD FOR FARE" DAYS, DECEMBER 13 THROUGH 16, 1990." Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISION 5. Resolution No. 16,372. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP TO DIVIDE THREE PARCELS INTO FIVE PARCELS ON THE WEST SIDE OF "D" AVENUE, BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD STREETS." (Applicant: Emil Bushert) (Case File No. S-1-90). Adopted. See above. BUDGET TRANSFER 1990 6. Resolution No. 16,373. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR REPAIRS OF LIBRARY MAIN DOORS." TESTIMONY: Shula Monroe, City Librarian for National City, answered the Councils' questions. Michael Bouse, Director of Building and Safety for National City, answered the Councils' questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 72/Page 185 12/04/90 NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, it be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET TRANSFER 1990 7. Resolution No. 16,374. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR CITY COUNCIL AND CITY TREASURER COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 16.374. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, it be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1990 8. "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF THE MAYOR, THE CITY COUNCIL, AND OF THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION." ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, the proposed Mayors' salary be increased 10% of base and the Community Development Commission side benefits be the same as City Council. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 9. SUBJECT: Letter from American Golf Corporation regarding outside sales at National City Golf Course. "Continued from Council Meeting of 11/13/90" RECOMMENDATION: Planning Director Post states if there is a desire to allow outdoor sales of merchandise on a permanent basis, a code amendment would be necessary. This could result in a cluttered appearance around our commercial areas, however. TESTIMONY: Jack Sands, General Manager of the National City Golf Course spoke in favor of the request. Richard Rathburn, from Nevada Bobs located in the Retail Center next to the Golf Course spoke in opposition to the request. ACTION: Councilman Van Deventer requested Staff to provide a report on what other cities do in instances like this. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, request this item be continued for two weeks. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters, Zarate. Nays: Dalla. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 10. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 22. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $125,404.56 (Warrant Nos. 113752 through 113821 inclusive, excepting none and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $424,579.95. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends ratification of these warrants and certification of payroll. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters, Zarate. Nays: None. OTHER BUSINESS PERMITS & LICENSES 11. SUBJECT: Approval requested for an extension of a going out of business sale. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that an extension through December 31, 1990 be granted. TESTIMONY: Bang Van Trieu, owner of Crown Furniture, 404 National City Blvd., spoke in favor of the request. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of request. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 12. SUBJECT: Firefighters' Association request to use 1925 Seagraves Fire Truck. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as submitted. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 72/Page 186 12/04/90 STREET TREE REMOVALS 1990 13. SUBJECT: Street Tree removals and replacements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendations are as follows: 1828 Wilson Avenue, Ofelia P. Sandoval, removal of tree due to raised sidewalk - denied due to lack of visible damage; 1145 E. 5th St., Joseph Martinez, removal of tree due to damaged retainer wall - approved with no replacement required due to narrow parkway; 912 E. 16th St., Florence Bowles, removal of tree due to raised sidewalk - held over for further review; 527 E. 3rd St., Felix Miramontes, removal of one tree due to cracking curb and sidewalk - approved due to damaged curb and sidewalk with one replacement required; 920 "G" Avenue, Patrocinia Revillosa, removal of two trees due to damaged tree trunk - approved due to diseased trunk with two replacements required. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staff recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 14. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - McMillin Development, Inc. requests a TUP to erect a 60' x 220' tent at 2727 Hoover Avenue in conjunction with a business promotion (Christmas Party) to be attended by 750 persons and to include live music and the serving of alcoholic beverages. The tent is to be erected on December 13, 1990, with the function occurring on December 15, 1990, and the tent scheduled for removal on December 17, 1990. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Temporary Use Permit with the following stipulations: 1. Fire: Secure separate fire safety permit and provide certificate of flame retardancy for tent & floor plan of tent. Inspection required prior to party. 2. Police: Obtain any necessary ABC permits, possession of open containers and consumption of alcoholic beverages in public view prohibited and designate lawful parking areas not in conflict with other tenant rights. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER - PORT COMMISSION Assistant City Manager Bolint noted there was an Item pending before the Port Commission. It is a proposal to move the Marine storage yard now located behind the San Diego Convention Center to the National City 24th Street terminal area. Planning Director Post explained the issue based on a conversation with Port Director Nay. Mayor Waters noted that he was informed the item will be delayed to the December 18, 1990 Port Meeting. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, to bring the Item onto the floor. Carried by unanimous vote. General discussion ensued as to alternatives to moving the facility to National City. Assistant City Manager Bolint summarized it as: Councilman Van Deventer suggested a strong letter of opposition from Mayor Waters to each of the Port Commissioners and to the Port Director stating that the Council would like to be notified when this item will appear on their Agenda and requesting that Staff be allowed to make a presentation before the Board stating alternatives and requesting that they consider them. Mayor Waters will also appear at the meeting. This Item will be put on the City Council Meeting Agenda for next Tuesday, December 11, 1990. They Mayor also suggested they write a Resolution for all the Council to vote on. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, jn favor of everything the Council said and what the City Manager summarized. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - POLICE FACILITY/PROPOSED 15. SUBJECT: Police Facility Project. RECOMMENDATION: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, jn favor of building a new Police Facility. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters read into the record a Nelco Fact sheet dated December 1, 1990. Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Book 72/Page 187 12/04/90 CITY COUNCIL - Councilman Dalla stated that they no longer continue to identify Major Capital Projects when they are happening. In years past the City posted signs that identified the Project, the cost and where the funding had come from so that the citizens were aware of what the City is doing for them. He requested that Staff consider the possibility of reporting back on the pros and cons of reinstating this policy. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Van Deventer, to adjoum to the City Council Workshop - First Intemational Bank. Temporary Bank Building and Proposed Police Facility Project - December 10, 1990 at 2:30 p.m. - Large Conference Room. Civic Center . Carried by unanimous vote. Next regular City Council Meeting - December 11, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 9:18 p.m. 44A,. CITY CLERk9 qf2 The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of December 11, 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.