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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 02-01 CC MINBook 76/Page 20 02/01/94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 1, 1994 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:02 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 Councilman Dalla. City Librarian Anne Campbell spoke regarding the loss of Children's Librarian Christopher Ewing, who passed away today. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25. 1994 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - To obtain views of citizens and responses to proposed reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the Community Development Commission. TESTIMONY: Assistant Director Tom Morrow gave a brief overview of the Public Hearing and the proposed reallocation of funds to three programs: 1) Tiny Tots, 2) Learn to Swim & Senior Swim and 3) Dusk -to - Dawn Lighting. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, to close the Public Hearing and allocate the funds to 1) Tiny Tots. 2) Learn to Swim & Senior Swim. and 3) Dusk -to -Dawn Lighting. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 21 02/01/94 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 94-8 through 94-9). Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN 2. Resolution No. 94-8. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DESIGNATING THE FIRE CHIEF AS THE CITY'S AGENT AND AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE." ACTION: Adopted. See above. LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN 3. Resolution No. 94-9. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER NEW POOL FEES FOR THE USE OF THE MUNICIPAL POOL." ACTION: Adopted. See above. URGENCY ORDINANCE Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1994 4. Ordinance 94-2073. 'AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 10.10 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO TARGETED RESIDENTIAL PICKETING." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Ordinance be adopted. TESTIMONY: Kathy Smith, 3028 E. 11th $treet, National City, spoke in opposition to the ordinance. Lanny Roark, National City Police Officers Association, 1200 National City Boulevard, National City, made inquiry of the City Attorney and read a prepared statement into the record in opposition to the ordinance. Elias Rodriguez, 1440 I Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the ordinance. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, jn favor of the adoption of Ordinance #94-2073. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS POLITICAL SUPPORT 5. SUBJECT: Letter from Steve Peace concerning Pacific Bell's schedule of communities for inclusion in its fiber optics system. TESTIMONY: Anne Burnett, Pacific Bell, 7337 Trade Street, San Diego, spoke regarding Pacific Bell's schedule and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded be Zarate, to refer to Sian for further review. with a report to be brought back in two weeks, Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 22 02/01/94 Item No. 15 was heard at this time. LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN 15. SUBJECT: National City Pool Schedule. RECOMMENDATION: Since the Agenda has a resolution setting February 22, 1994 for a Public Hearing on pool fees, it is recommended that this item be continued to February 22, 1994. TESTIMONY: Sandra Miller, 1573 Green Grove Avenue, El Cajon, read into the record a letter on behalf of her employers, Dr. & Mrs. Frank Hernandez, in favor of keeping the pool open. Mike Saltzsrin, U.S. Swimming, P.O. Box 2492, La Mesa, spoke in favor of keeping the pool open. Tom Paradowski, 2626 E. 15th Street, National City, Aquatic Manager, National City Swim Coach, Sweetwater High School Girls Swim Club Coach, spoke in favor of keeping the pool open. Ashley Brown, 5960 Pathfinder Way, Bonita, spoke in favor of keeping the pool open. Patricia Clayton, 2605 E. 16th Street, National City, spoke in favor of keeping the pool open. Robert Krings, 1014 San Miguel Avenue, Spring Valley, spoke in favor of keeping the pool open. Tyfani Krings, Alison Neal, Kristen Clowers, 2442 F Avenue, National City, National City Swim Club, read into the record a letter from Doug Gretenback, Board of Directors President of the Imperial Valley Desert Aquatics Swim Club. Becky Hamilton, 625 Bethany Street, San Diego, spoke in favor of keeping the pool open. Wil Richardson, 9536 San Carlos Street, Spring Valley, spoke in favor of keeping the pool open. Ken Catlin, 4008 Old Orchard, Bonita, spoke in favor of keeping the pool open. Gustavo Viveros, 123 28th Street, National City, spoke in favor of keeping the pool open. Stephen Cox, 5847 Central Avenue, Bonita, spoke in favor of keeping the pool open. ACTION: Motion by lnzunza, seconded by Morrison, jn favor of opening the pool on March 1, 1994. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters called a recess. Council members left the Council Chambers at 5:45 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, lnzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Book 76/Page 23 02/01/94 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 6. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 29. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $211,758.80 (Warrant Nos. 128938 through 129033 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $376,537.56. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Ratification of Demands and Certification of Payroll. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. AUDIT/FINANCIAL REPORT FY92-93 7. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 1992-93 Audit Reports. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the reports be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the reports be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1993 8. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of September 30, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the report b e Accepted and filed. No objection as filed. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1993 9. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of October 31, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the report b e Accepted and filed. No objection as filed. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1993 10. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of November 30, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the report b e accepted and filed. No objection as filed. Book 76/Page 24 02/01/94 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1993 11. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of December 31, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, the report be accepted Dnd filed. No objection as filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 12. SUBJECT: Request for use of Community Building by Narcotics Anonymous for a Combined Speaker Meeting, Talent Show and Comedy Show. ACTION: No action taken. The Public Works Director advised that the applicant for the proposed event had withdrawn the request. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 13. SUBJECT: Request for use of the Community Center for a Boxing Tournament. RECOMMENDATION: Based upon concerns of the Risk Manager, Parks and Recreation Director and the Public Works Director, Staff recommended that the request be denied. TESTIMONY: Gladys Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, declined to speak. Cecilia Kirk 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, declined to speak. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, jn favor of Staffs recommendation for denial of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 14. SUBJECT: Use of Community Building for Miss National City Pageant, and establishment of admission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the request be approved with a waiver of fees, and admission fees be set at $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. TESTIMONY: Victoria Waters, 1342 Carol Place, National City, answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. Item No. 15 was heard earlier, after Item No. 5. LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN 15. SUBJECT: National City Pool Schedule. GRANT/CALPAW 94 16. SUBJECT: California Parks and Wildlife Initiative 1994. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council support and endorse the Initiative. TESTIMONY: None. Book 76/Page 25 02/01/94 GRANT/CALPAW 94 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE ADMIN 17. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the minutes be approved. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to accept and file the minutes. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read into the record a letter from Jess and Sharon Van Deventer commending National City Citizens and the National City Fire Department for their quick response to a fire on his house roof. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison requested a staff report as to the status of the Kiosk in front of the IHOP Restaurant. He also reported a residential location at 26th Street and Highland Street that is in need of cleanup. - Councilman Dalla requested that the Public Works Director look into west -facing street signs (green) which are becoming unreadable. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Kathy Smith, 3028 E. 11th Street, National City, made inquiry of the Council regarding the number of Department Heads who reside in National City, and the correct date for the Council Workshop Meeting to discuss formation of a Citizens' Review Board (February 3, 1994 at 4 p.m. in the Large Conference Room). Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City, expressed his opinions regarding proper conduct at Council meetings, and the lack of courtesy shown by some citizens who attended last week's meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, To adjourn to the City Council Workshop to Discuss Formation of a Citizens' Review Board and a Public Relations Commission - February 3. 1994 - 4:00 p,m. - Large Conference Room. Civic Center. Next Regular City Council Meeting - February 8, 1994 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center, Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 6:25 p.m. Book 76/Page 26 02/01 /94 -pIrTiQZ CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 8, 1994. 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.