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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 01-25 CC MINBook 76/Page 14 01/25/94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 25, 1994 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:01 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 Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 18, 1994 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza. SERRA SYSTEMS ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended that Mr. Everett Dickson be reappointed for a term ending on January 31, 1996. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Lori Anne Peoples administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Dickson. VARIOUS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Ms. Lynda Hart, 1136 E. 4th Street, National City, explained her interest in serving on various Boards and Commissions and answered questions of the Council. Vice Mayor Inzunza turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. Book 76/Page 15 01/25/94 PUBLIC HEARINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 1994 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Ordinance of the- City Council of the City of National City amending Title 6 of the Municipal Code by adding New Chapter 6.74 relating to vending machines. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that this proposal not be pursed any further, as it has been ascertained by staff that the proposal initially made is not legally permissible under Section 16002.5 of the California Government Code. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Da11a, seconded by Inzunza, the hearing be closed and the item be filed. No objection as filed. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Waters, seconded by Zarate, the Non -Consent Resolutions be heard by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 94-6. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICE SPACE WITH HARTS_ON MEDICAL SERVICES." TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 94-6. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADMIN 1994 3. Resolution No. 94-7. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF ONE ON -STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 242 EIGHTH STREET, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA." TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 94-7. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 4. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 28. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $240,792.50 (Warrant Nos. 128838 through 128936 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, 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. Book 76/Page 16 01/25/94 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 5. SUBJECT: Request for use of the Community Building by the National school District for a "Community Forum" on 2 February 1994. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended the use be approved and the fees waived. TESTIMONY: Public Works Director Curt Williams answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the request including the waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET FY93-94 6. SUBJECT: Request to expend City monies to permit the Interim Solid Waste Commission to conduct its' own management audit of the County Solid Waste Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Public Works Director be authorized to pay the Interim Solid Waste Commission audit assessment from available monies. TESTIMONY: Public Works Director Curt Williams answered questions of the Council. Councilman Morrison explained his views on the issue and why the Commission feels this course of action is necessary, and answered question of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS REPORTS 7. SUBJECT: Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Bayside Cogeneration Project. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the letter be approved for transmittal to the Port District. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS REPORTS - 8. SUBJECT: Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Report for the National City Marina Project and Port Master Plan Amendment. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the letter be approved for transmittal to the Port District. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 17 01/25/94 CABLE TV RATE/REGULATIONS ADMIN 1994 9. SUBJECT: Annual Status Report Submitted by Cox Cable, San Diego. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF City Engineer Burt Myers reminded everyone that the opening of Plaza Bonita Center Way will be at 3 p.m. this Thursday, January 27, 1994. He also reported that he has received unofficial word from CalTrans that the signage cost is down from $300,000. to around $85,000. MAYOR Mayor Waters invited all to attend a birthday celebration for National City Founder, Frank Kimball on Wednesday, January 26, 1994 at noon at La Vista Cemetery, which was remodeled by the Lions Club. COUNCIL WORKSHOP NOTICES/ADMIN 10. SUBJECT: Scheduling Workshop to discuss Formation of a Citizens' Review Board and a Public Relations Commission. TESTIMONY: Bertha Carbajal, 2313 D Avenue, #204, National City, spoke in support of the need for a Citizens' Review Board. Sandra Moreno, 1909 C Avenue, #7, National City, thanked Councilman Morrison for his support and assistance in acquiring general information on the incident involving the death of her brother-in-law and another incident regarding what she felt to be unprofessionalism of several National City Police Officers. Kathy Smith, 3028 E. 11th Street, National City, expressed her opinions on the Police Department and the job they are doing. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to hold the Workshop Meeting on Thursday, February 3, 1994 at 4 p.m. in the Main Conference Room. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Dalla requested that the Chief of Police take note that 2973 Ridgeway Drive is in fact in the City of National City (residents have on several occasions been told by the Police Department that they are in the Councy), and requested that he look into a cooperative agreement with the Sheriff's Department for this type of situation (where properties are on the boarder line). He also stated that the handicapped parking space at 18th Street and B Avenue could be removed. Book 76/Page 18 01/25/94 CITY COUNCIL (continued) Councilwoman Zarate reported a rash of vandalism between 8th Street and Palm Avenue, and inquired as to whether the Police Department has set up anything to curb the activity (shopping center with King's Deli, 1624 8th Street). Councilman Morrison stated that he was in agreement with Councilman Dalla on the need for a cooperative agreement between the Police & Sheriff's Departments, however he expressed concerns with Sheriff Department helicopter patrols. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, commented on Deputies patrolling in Lincoln Acres, and expressed his opinion on homeless people living behind an abandoned store on 8th Street with its possible addition to the vandalism problems Councilwoman Zarate had referred to. He then expressed concerns with unpaved parking lots throughout the city (18th Street & Palm Avenue), the appearance of alleys and the need for more decomposed granite (across from St. Anthony's), and expressed his opinion of the use of the Community Center by small number of people. He also made inquiry on the requirement for public building lighting 24 hours a day. Pam Kitchens -Engle, 2605 J Avenue, National City, made inquiry as to whether a person must be a United States citizen to receive a Community Development Commission loan. She then thanked: City Clerk Lori Peoples, Mayor Waters, City Engineer Myers, the Police Chief and the Police Department for services they had provided her. A long-time National City resident stated that he found out that his son had been tagging; he and his family extended apologies to all property owners and have removed or are in the process of removing the graffiti. He also extended his apologies to the Council and Staff. Mary Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke about how proud she was of this parent and his son. She also expressed her opinions in opposition to the establishment of a Police Review Board. Everett J. Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, Block Captain representing Neighborhood Watch Council 219-2, National City, spoke regarding the establishment in his neighborhood a a McGruff Safe House Program. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, commented on calls received about a drug house at 124 Harbison, which has been reported but no action taken, and spoke in support of a Police Review Board. Bertha Carbajal, 2313 D Avenue, National City, stated that she is not against the Police Department in general, but is opposed to police brutality, and expressed her support of the establishment of a Police Review Board. Juan Astorza, 24 N. Belmont, National City, spoke in support of the establishment of a Police Review Board. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - February 1, 1994 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 8:39 p.m. Book 76/Page 19 01/25/94 (Th CITY CLERK AQ/ The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 1, 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.