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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 02-15 CC MINBook 76/Page 34 02/15/94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 15, 1994 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 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 Dalia._ APPROVAL OF .MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 8. 1994 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BAYSIDE COGENERATION PROJECT 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to finance the Bayside Cogeneration project following a Public Hearing and making certain determinations thereto. 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 conduct the public hearing and approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: Laura Hunter, Director of the Clean Bay Campaign, representing the Environmental Health Coalition, 1717 Kettner, Suite 100, San Diego, expressed concerns on the proposed project and the use of anhydrous ammonia and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to continue the Public Hearing to the March 1. 1994 meeting. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 35 02/15/94 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BAYSIDE COGENERATION PROJECT 2. Resolution No. 94-15. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS OF THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO FINANCE THE BAYSIDE COGENERATION PROJECT FOLLOWING A PUBLIC HEARING AND MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS THERETO." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution NOTE: City Attorney Eiser stated that this item was a companion item for Agenda Item #1 - Public Hearing, and therefore should also be continued to the March 1, 1994 meeting. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the City Attorney's recommendation to continue this item to March 1, 1994. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT ' 3. Resolution No. 94-16. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THE KIMBALL PARK ZOO FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO READVERTISE THE PROJECT. (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 94-3)." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, to reject all bids and defer going out to re -bid until operational costs could be submitted for review, Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 4. (a) Resolution No. 94-17. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO PORT DISTRICT FOR USE BY THE CITY AND ITS PERMITTEES OF THE FORMER TIDELANDS FIRE STATION." RECOMMENDATION: Staff reported that the options are to: a) Approve the Port District agreement and Youth Boxing Group Sublease agreement as presented with liability insurance requirements set at five (5) million dollars; or, b) Reject all agreements and return the property to the Port District. NOTE: Mayor Waters stated that a phone call had been received from Mr. Coons of U.S.I.A.A. stating that he would be unable to attend this meeting and request the item be tabled at this time. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council and expressed his opinion on the item. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to lay this item and accompanying item 4(b) over for two weeks, Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 36 02/15/94 CONTRACT 4. (b) Resolution No. 94-18. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SUBLEASE WITH THE UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF AMATEUR ATHLETICS FOR RECREATIONAL USE OF THE FORMER TIDELANDS FIRE STATION." RECOMMENDATION: Staff reported that the options are to: a) Approve the Port District agreement and Youth Boxing Group Sublease agreement as presented with liability insurance requirements set at five (5) million dollars; or, b) Reject all agreements and return the property to the Port District. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: See 4(a) above. OLD BUSINESS POLITICAL SUPPORT 5. SUBJECT: Pacific Bell Fiber Optic Network Phasing Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that if Council desired to follow- up on the matter further, staff can prepare and send a letter as directed by Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded be Dalia, in favor of Staff's recommendation to send Attachment #4, letter to Tom Moulton. Vice President Pacific Bell. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 6. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 31. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $149,774.98 (Warrant Nos. 129097 through 129173 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $370,308.90. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Ratification of Demands and Certification of Payroll. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalia, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 7. SUBJECT: Chamber of Commerce use of National City Community Center. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the use of the building and the waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: Mary Alice Taliack, Executive Director of the National City Chamber of Commerce answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 1994 8. SUBJECT': Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 2-94 approving a Planned Development Permit for a 13,500 sq. ft. addition to a hospital at 2400 East 4th Street. Applicant: Paradise Valley Hospital. Case File No: PD-1993-5. Book 76/Page 37 02/15/94 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 1994 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the application, and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalia, seconded by Morrison, the Notice of Decision be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe stated he would be bringing an item onto next weeks agenda to schedule a Finance Workshop. The tentative date is Thursday, March 3, 1994 at 3:00 p.m. Consensus of the Council was to hold it Monday, March 7, 1994 at 3:00 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison made inquiry of Staff as to the authority of the City to remove graffiti on parked trucks located in storage facilities that face the freeway. He also expressed his appreciation for actions taken by Code Conformance and the Police Department to shut down illegal flower vendors. Councilwoman Zarate made inquiry as to the status of the enforcement being taken on illegal flower vendors and on possible long term solutions to the cruising problems. Councilman Dalla echoed the compliments to Planning and Police. He then requested Staff look into purchasing the proper color of paint for graffiti eradication on Brick Row and; also requested they look into the property between Toys-R-Us and Advantage as the bank has been overgrown and not maintained for some time. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Louise Martin, 1527 E. 14th Street, National City, congratulated the Planning and Police Departments for their success in closing down several illegal flower vendors over the weekend, complemented the City Graffiti employee, Dave, for his good work and also Councilman Morrison who has been observed removing graffiti throughout the City. Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City provided the Council with a list of abandoned cars and stated that permit parking was not being enforced across the street from the post office. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed concerns with graffiti not being attended to in the Park. He also made inquiry regarding the replacement of the traffic control device on 18th Street and Highland Avenue. Book 76/Page 38 02/15/94 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Weldon Clifton, 1235 "K" Avenue, National City, expressed concern with a dip in the road at 13th and "J" Street going west, which he felt should be modified. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City reminded the Council and those present of the Committee to Reclaim Our Neighborhoods in National City meeting which was scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 16, 1994 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the National City Community Center. The speakers will be Ms. Susie Pennel, Director of Criminal Justice with SANDAG and Mr. Larry Beck, President of the National City Firefighters Association. Robert E. Severson, 1202 6th Street, National City (business address), made inquiry as to when the workshop for Residential Rentals was being held. He stated that the Mayor had told him it was scheduled for the 28th of February. He then requested it be placed on the February 22nd, 1994 Agenda for a presentation by his organization. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - February 22. 1994 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:26 p.m. 44/Lt , OAAA,..,t e 4T121-1a) CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 22, 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.