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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 12-11 CC MINBook 72/Page 190 12/11/90 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 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, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Berkuti, Bolint, Eiser, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the 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 Dalla, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1990 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION Mayor Waters read into the record a letter of commendation from the City Manager and then presented a 20-year service pin to Lieutenant Penu Pauu, of the National City Police Department. Police Chief Knee also commended Lieutenant Pauu for an outstanding job in his 20 years of service. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza who introduced Janice Martinelli, 926 "A" Avenue, National City. Mrs. Martinelli stated why she was interested in serving on the Planning Commission and answered Councils' questions. Pat Large, 820 Mary Court, National City, told the Council why she was interested in serving on the Planning Commission and answered Councils' questions. Vice Mayor Inzunza then turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. CITY FEE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Councilwoman Zarate be appointed to serve on the City Fee Committee. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS NON -CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, they be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 1. Resolution No. 16,375. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HYDRO -PRESSURE SYSTEMS TO PERFORM GRAFFITI ABATEMENT SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY." Book 72/Page 191 12/11/90 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution awarding Bid No. B-1-90 to Hydro Pressure Systems in the amount of $96,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 16,375. Carried by unanimous vote. Building and Safety Director Michael Bouse explained the program inclusive of the graffiti removal procedure. He then explained the "Authorization Form" which would have to be signed by the property owners in order to allow the contractor to go onto the property and remove the graffiti. To mail the "Authorization Form" out with an explanatory letter to all property owners would cost $3500. However, it could be included into the National City Newsletter for a cost of $1500. He therefore would recommend the form be included in the National City Newsletter which will print next week and requested the Council authorize the Staff to spend $1500. of the money available in the account for this. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, this item be brought onto the floor. Carried by unanimous vote. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the allocation of $1500. to put the Authorization Form in the Newsletter. Carried by unanimous vote. NOTE: The form and article are to state that this is a one year trial program, and the phone numbers to report graffiti on phone company and SDG&E utility boxes are to be included. CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 16,376. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH U.S. PUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR PHOTO RADAR SERVICES." RECOMMENDATION: The Police Department recommends the City engage in a contract for photo radar services with U.S. Public Technologies. TESTIMONY: Police Chief Knee explained the program and how it was operated at no cost to the taxpayer. Lt. Osburn explained the public awareness and media campaign which will ensue prior to the actual implementation of the program. Both answered Councils' questions. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 16,376. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT 3. Resolution No. 16,377. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY OPPOSING THE RELOCATION OF STAITE ENGINEERING TO THE NATIONAL CITY BAYFRONT." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Resolution be adopted. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 16,377. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters read into the record the letter he sent to the Port Commissioners and also a letter from San Diego Councilman Ron Roberts to the Port Commission supporting the relocation of Staite Engineering to National City. (Copies of both letters on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Book 72/Page 192 12/11/90 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION MUNICIPAL CODE 1990 Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, it be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 4. "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF THE MAYOR, THE CITY COUNCIL, AND OF THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION." NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1990 5. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 23. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $302,217.51 (Warrant Nos. 113823 through 113910 inclusive, excepting 113857 AND 113909). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the warrants be ratified. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. Warrants carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION BUDGET FY90-91 6. SUBJECT: Request for donation from the Sweetwater Baseball Team, Sweetwater High School, to help raise money for the 1990-1991 year. TESTIMONY: Gilbert Benitez, 1405 Scott Drive, National City addressed the Council and explained why the funds were requested and introduced team members Robert of 434 "M" Avenue and Nolen of 3145 E. 8th of National City. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DENIAL 7. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 36-90 denying a Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of a single-family dwelling to a church at 1741 E. 8th Street. (Applicant: California Construction Co.) (Case File No. CUP-1990-10). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission to deny this application. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 8. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 37-90 approving a Conditional Use Permit for renovation of an existing commercial building and construction of 2,840 sq. ft. of new retail area at the southwest corner of E. 8th Street and Palm Avenue, and Conditional Use Permit for the sale of beer and wine within a market proposed for the renovated building. (Applicant: Richard Badt, Sillman/Wyman, Inc.) (Case File No. CUP-1990- 9). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. NOTE: Councilwoman Zarate abstained as she had previously considered the item as a member of the Planning Commission. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Van Deventer, this item be set for Public Hearing. (January 22, 1991). Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Zarate. Book 72/Page 193 12/11/90 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 9. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 38-90 approving a Conditional Use Permit for construction of an 11-unit apartment complex in the CG Zone, with zone variance for reduction of the required front yard setback from 20 ft. to 12 ft. and for construction of a 6 ft. high fence within the front yard setback in lieu of the 4 ft. maximum height allowed on the west side of "L" Avenue approximately 200 ft. north of Plaza Blvd. (Applicant: PBD Architects Associated) (Case File No. CUP-1990-7/Z-3-90). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission decision and recommends the notice of decision be filed. NOTE: Councilwoman Zarate abstained as she had previously considered the item as a member of the Planning Commission. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the Item be filed. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Van Deventer, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Zarate. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 10. SUBJECT: 1990-91 Neighborhood Improvement Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council select an appropriate date for the continued workshop. ACTION: Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, Staff to schedule the workshop for January 16, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL - Councilwoman Zarate thanked the City Council for affording her the opportunity to participate in the due process in regards to the Commissions. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Felicitas Baker, 1421 E. 22nd Street, National City made a special request that her husband, former Police Officer Tomas W. Baker's name be placed on the Memorial Plaque the City has for people who have served the Community. Mayor Waters referred the matter to the City Manager to coordinate with Police Chief Knee to make the arrangements. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Van Deventer, seconded by Dalla, the meeting be adjourned to a Workshop at 2:30 p.m. December 17, 1990 - Proposed Police Facility - Large Conference Room. Carried by unanimous vote. 2ook 72/Page 194 12/11/90 Next regular City Council Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on December 18, 1990 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting closed at 8:05 p.m. P\AAJ,--x-VL CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of December 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. 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