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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 01-11 CC MINBook 76/Page 1 01/11/94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 11, 1994 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE. FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager Tom G. McCabe, followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of December 21. 1993 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda at this time to thank the citizens for their support during the recall effort by the National City Citizens for Safety group. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming January 11, 1994 to be the: "BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SOCCER NATIONAL CHAMPIONS DAY" was held over pending the arrival of representatives of the Boys & Girls Clubs. The Proclamation proclaiming the month of January, 1994 to be: "WATERSHED PROTECTION MONTH" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to Libby Lucas of the Environmental Health Coalition. Ms. Lucas gave a brief overview of the project and thanked City Staff and National School District Staff for their support of the program. Mayor Waters and Vice Mayor Dalla presented the students with city flags. Book 76/Page 2 01/11/94 APPOINTMENT/VICE MAYOR Mayor Waters recommended the appointment of Councilman Ron Morrison as the new Vice -Mayor for the term ending November 10, 1994. As there was no motion to appoint Councilman Morrison, Mayor Waters stated that the only other Council Member to recommend who is in an off -election year was Councilman Inzunza. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the appointment of Councilman Inzunza as Vice Mayor. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Morrison. PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 1994-95 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - 1994-95 Community Development Block Grant. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council open the Public Hearing for the 1994-95 program year, take any public or written testimony, and refer comments and applications to staff for further evaluation. NOTE: Executive Director Desrochers gave a brief verbal announcement that this is the opening of the hearing process. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed his opinion on the CDBG Public Hearing process. Councilman Morrison requested that private projects be listed separately from public projects. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Item No. 6 was heard at this time. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT 6. SUBJECT: Letter from Bertha Carbajal requesting to be placed on the agenda to discuss a personal family matter. TESTIMONY: Diana Guerrera, San Diego; Cristina Moreno, 311 E. 24th Street, National City; Norma Reyes, 6005 Roanoke Street, San Diego; Irene Felix, 313 E. 24th Street, National City; Sandra Moreno, 1902 C Avenue, National City, all spoke on behalf of the deceased and his wife and made inquiry of the Council with regards to the Police Department. Debra Landry, 40 S. Kenton, National City, gave her condolences to the deceased's family and spoke regarding incidents that she had personally been involved in with the Police Department. Councilwoman Zarate left the Council Chambers at 7:50 p.m. Councilwoman Zarate returned to the Council Chambers at 7:55 p.m. Book 76/Page 3 01/11/94 PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT (continued) TESTIMONY: Bertha Lorena Carbajal, 2313 D Avenue, #204, National City, spoke regarding what she and her family were going through and made inquiry of the Council with regards to the Police Department.. Police Chief Kent Reesor responded to statements made by the prior seven citizens. He gave a brief overview of the chain of events and stated that the complete in-depth report was just released today to the District Attorney's Office. He then responded to prior inquiries by the citizens and answered questions of the Couricil. Mayor Waters declared a recess. Council members left the Council Chambers at 8:23 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 8:40 p.m. ROLL CALL Council Members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. The second Proclamation was heard at this time. PROCLAMATIONS The Proclamation proclaiming January 11, 1994 to be the: "BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SOCCER NATIONAL CHAMPIONS DAY" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who presented it to Dave Manriquez. Mr. Manriquez, who was accompanied by several of the soccer players, gave a brief overview of the Boys & Girls Clubs Soccer Program. Mayor Waters and Vice Mayor Inzunza presented City flags to those present. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 94-1 through 94- 2). NOTE: Councilman Morrison requested that Item No. 3 (Resolution No. 94-2) be pulled. CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 94-1. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN AND AMONG THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITIES OF THE COUNTY ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM SOLID WASTE COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE." ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, for approval of Resolution No. 94-1. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 4 01/11/94 CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 93-194. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE CITIES OF NATIONAL CITY, LA MESA, CHULA VISTA, POWAY, AND IMPERIAL BEACH FOR THE PURPOSES OF ACQUIRING AND FUNDING CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION CONSULTING SERVICES WITH REGARD TO COX CABLE SAN DIEGO, INC." TESTIMONY: Councilman Morrison expressed his opinion in opposition to this item. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, jn favor of Resolution No. 94-2. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Morrison. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1994 4. Ordinance No. 94-2072. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 3 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PERSONNEL, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 916 AND 1441, AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1023, 1076 AND 1943." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Ordinance No. 94-2072. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS STREET MAINTENANCE ADMIN 5. SUBJECT: Thelma Way - Development Plan - Required Street Improvements - Mr. Cuevas. Continued from Council Meeting of 12/21/93. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the requirement of all standard Engineering requirements, however they also provided Mr. Cuevas an alternative option, which if he wished to pursue, would require Council approval. TESTIMONY: Mr. Cuevas, 24 S. Drexel Avenue, National City, expressed his views on his proposed plan. Luis Molina, independent contractor, gave a brief verbal/drawing presentation. Mr. Cuevas was directed by Council to work out his plan with the City Engineer, and the City Engineer to bring the item back to the Council only at such time that an agreement has been reached and the project could move ahead. At that time the decision can be made by Council if a diviation from the standard requirements is to be allowed. Book 76/Page 5 01/11/94 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Item No. 6 was heard earlier, after Item No. 1, Public Hearing. PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT 6. SUBJECT: Letter from Bertha Carbajal requesting to be placed on the agenda to discuss a personal family matter. STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1994 7. SUBJECT: Letter from James A. Helpling on behalf of residents requesting that an undedicated section of road between the barricade and Valley Road be officially dedicated as "Valley Road." TESTIMONY: City Engineer Burt Myers recommended that the request be referred to Staff for review. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to refer to Staff for review: Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 25. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $253,146.77 (Warrant Nos. 128600 through 128688 inclusive excepting none) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the ratification of demands. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 26. Ratification- of Demands in the amount of $302,073.79 (Warrant Nos. 128690 through 128737 inclusive excepting 128696), and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $382,742.68. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the demands be ratified and the payroll be certified. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. ZONE VARIANCE 1993 10. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 19-93 approving a Zone Variance to allow an 8-foot high fence within the exterior side yard setback in lieu of the maximum 4 foot height allowed at 655 Euclid Avenue. (Applicant: Paradise Valley Hospital). (Case File No. Z-1993-6). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission approving the zone variance, and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Notice of Decision be filed. No objection as filed. Book 76/Page 6 01/11/94 STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE ADMIN 11. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the minutes. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. POLITICAL SUPPORT 12. SUBJECT: Consideration of request by City of Pittsburg for Amicus Curiae assistance. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the amicus curiae assistance be authorized, at no cost to National City. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 10:02 p.m. BUDGET FY93-94 13. SUBJECT: Mid -Year C.I.P. Project Status Report. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed his opinion on several items and made inquiry of the City Council on several projects. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. Absent: Inzunza. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR 14. SUBJECT: Ribbon Cutting/Dedication Ceremony - Plaza Bonita Center Way. Mayor Waters invited all to attend the ribbon cutting/dedication ceremony of Plaza Bonita Center Way on Thursday, January 27, 1994 at 3:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the upper end of 1-54 (center of Valley Road and Plaza Bonita). Vice Mayor Inzunza returned at 10:05 p.m. Mayor Waters requested an update from the Police Chief on the house at 220 E. 9th Street house that has an out-of-town owner (Mrs. Glass). Councilman Morrison provided a brief update. Book 76/Page 7 01/11/94 MAYOR (continued) The Mayor then reported that the Filipino American Community of National City had given a $200.00 donation for a live pine tree to be planted in front of the National City Community Center to be decorated for Christmas annually. CITY COUNCIL 15. SUBJECT: Discussion of upcoming Port -funded concert. Consensus of the Council was for Mayor Waters and Councilman Dalla to contact the POPS organization and begin laying the groundwork for a concert to be held in Pepper Park with Port District funding, which had been approved for the City. Councilman Dalla then spoke regarding the shooting event at Horton Plaza and the way it was played down versus how things are hyped in National City (a disparity in the treatment by the media). Councilwoman Zarate made inquiry of City Manager McCabe regarding New Beginnings status and the need for representation by Council/Staff. She also stated that the Committee to Reclaim Our Neighborhoods in National City would be meeting Wednesday, January 19, 1994 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and was having Wayne Sakamoto of the Student Wellbeing, as the guest speaker who was going to be addressing gang identification (clothing, etc.). Councilman Morrison made inquiry regarding the status of Curbside Vending Ordinance and the need for enforcement of it. City Attorney Eiser stated it would go into effect on January 21, 1994. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Aileane Roberts, 845 E. 13th Street, National City, spoke regarding the need for cat licenses. She stated that the City of San Jose had initiated a program, and presented an article on the same to Mayor Waters. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, declined to speak at this time. Elias Rodriguez, 1440 "I" Avenue, National City, publicly stated that he would not propose a Police Department review board and suggested the establishment of a City Council "seat" election procedure versus "at -large" be placed on the Agenda. John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, expressed his opinion on the need to limit discussions on Engineering items, etc., and stated that substandard construction in the city would be the fault of Building/Engineering/Planning; he then proposed that a Citizens' Review Board be established for the Police Department. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry as to whose responsibility it is to clean the channel that runs through Kimball Park, and pointed out that planters at the new Police Department were apparently not waterproofed as they are leaking down the columns. He requested vendor enforcement on Roosevelt Street. Book 76/Page 8 01/11/94 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - January 18, 1994 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:43 p.m. (611..3-,. 0 AiNAA- Ps 6.42, CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of January 18, 1994. 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.