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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 02-22 CC MINBook 76/Page 39 02/22/94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 22, 1994 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, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples, Ray. 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 Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 15. 1994 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters commended Edward L. Crain, III, John H. Zumaya and David M. Perez for life-saving efforts for a fellow employee by presenting them with certificates reading "In recognition of these brave and life-saving efforts for a fellow employee which occurred on November 29, 1993 at the 24th Street Terminal in National City." Mayor Waters then deviated from the Agenda and called on City of National City Port Commissioner Jess Van Deventer, 1706 Prospect Street, National City. Mr. Van Deventer reported on the items on today's Port Agenda which related to National City: 1) The 1993-94 Police and Fire Funding; 2) A contract that will lead for three consistent years of a guaranteed figure ($349,000.00) so that the budget can be handled here in National City; 3) Regarding the issue relating to the tenants and the ITT Building, it was decided to come back in 60 days with a fee that would be competitive with the other people in the marinas in the region; 4) Terms had already been agreed to for the Cogeneration Plant on Tidelands prior to coming to the Commission for approval; and 5) The issue of dealing with the traffic circulation relating to the trains was passed also, which will ease the situation as far as being able to move more business into the Port lands. Mr. Van Deventer also answered questions of the Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FEE SCHEDULE LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing: To consider new pool fees for the use of the municipal pool. Book 76/Page 40 02/22/94 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the increase in revenue be used to pay the additional costs of keeping the pool open ($16,000 to Public Works, $7,000 to Recreation). A resolution formalizing the Council's action will be brought back on the next agenda. The Fee Committee recommended the following fees for use of the pool become effective March 1, 1994: Learn to Swim Lessons--$30 for residents, $35 for nonresidents, additional enrollees, not to exceed 2 from same family, 1/2 price. Recreation Swim--$1. Adult Noon Swim--$1. National City Swim Club--$300 per month. Masters Swim Club--$100 per month. Masters Swim Club--$100 per month. High School Aquatic Teams--$20 per hour. AAU Swim Teams--$5 per lane, per hour, with a two lane, two hour minimum. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended approval except Learn to Swim. They recommended residents fee remain at $25, increase non- resident fee to $40. TESTIMONY: Louis Aidem, 7407 Prairie Mound Way, San Diego, spoke in support of the Parks & Recreation Department recommendation. Kristen Glowers, 2442 F Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the pool being opened. Tom Paradowski, 2626 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke in support of the proposed fees and read into the record a letter from Pat Kope, of the Heartland Swim Association, expressing an interest in the use of the pool for a fee. Mike Clowers, 2442 F Avenue, National City, Vice President of the National City Swim Club, made inquiry of the Council as to year-round usage of the pool and the solar system. Daniel Davalos, 2222 Melrose Street, National City, expressed his opinions on how to make the pool pay for itself and the need for the establishment of a pool advisory board to ensure that the pool generates continued revenue. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to accept the proposed fees of the Fee Committee with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on the Learn to Swim fees. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Non Consent Resolutions be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISION/PARK VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT 2. Resolution No. 94-19. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AMENDED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PARK VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT." Book 76/Page 41 02/22/94 SUBDIVISION/PARK VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended adoption of the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 94-19. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT 3. Resolution No. 94-20. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY IN THE NEW BEGINNINGS COLLABORATIVE AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR THE NEW BEGINNINGS COLLABORATIVE." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Veronica Enrique, 1500 "N" Avenue, National City, representing National City New Beginnings, explained the program and answered questions of the Council. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, stated that the Committee to Reclaim Our Neighborhoods supports the New Beginnings Collaborative. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, declined to speak at this time. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 94-20, Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS COMMUNITY PROMOTION 4. SUBJECT: Further discussion of the San Diego Pops event on the waterfront. TESTIMONY: Michael Tikms, San Diego Symphony, provided a handout to the Mayor and Council (copy on file in the office of the Clerk) and stated that they would include fireworks if desired. Stephen Karo, 10760 Itzamna Road, La Mesa, presented a handout to the Council (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) and gave a brief verbal presentation on what their organization could provide. Ed Pieters, 1940 McKinley, National City, Executive Board, National City Historical Society, added additional input in support of his organization's proposal and answered questions of the Council. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, declined to speak at this time. Jess Van Deventer, City of National City Port Commissioner answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to hold this item over for two weeks allowing Staff enough time to get back some of the questions that have already been raised and have more information on this item. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters declared a recess. Council members left the Council Chambers at 8:55 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 9:08 p.m. Book 76/Page 42 02/22/94 ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Inzunza. Vice Mayor Inzunza arrived in Council Chambers at 9:09 p.m. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 5. SUBJECT: Letter from Robert Severson requesting discussion of the increased Rental Property Business License Fee. TESTIMONY: Robert E. Severson, P.O. Box 1027, National City, provided a handout to the Council (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) and spoke in support of returning to a tax based on gross receipts. Don Brady, 1831 E. 18th Street, National City, expressed concerns with current taxes and suggested they be based on gross receipts. Lee G. Harvey, 5235 Glen View Place, Bonita, representing San Diego County Apartment Association, expressed support of an increased gross receipts versus the current tax which allows no consideration for vacancies, and answered questions of the Council. Patrick Barajas, 375 "J" Street, Chula Vista, expressed support of an increased gross receipts and in opposition to increased sewer charges. Theadore M. Smith, Attorney and Chairman of the San Diego County Apartment Association's Legislative Subcommittee on Rental Unit Business License Taxes and Other Fees, 2225 Camino del Rio South, Suite A, San Diego, provided Council with a Multi -Family Fee Study (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) and spoke in support of returning to an increased gross receipts tax. Edie Mann, 817 Eta Street, National City, representing Guarantee Management and their 268 National City Units, spoke in opposition to the current Residential Rental Tax. J. Stewart Potter, 2323 "D" Avenue, National City, representing National City Park Apartments, made a brief verbal presentation and provided a handout to the Council (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) and spoke in support of Mrs. Harvey's suggestion. Deelta Howerton, 1809 E. 17th Street, National City, spoke in support of returning to a gross receipts schedule. Mark Marchand, 880 Canaries Court, Chula Vista, representing the Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors, spoke in opposition to the current method of tax and in support of reasonable increase based on gross receipts. Rosalie Zarate, 1730 E. 12th Street, National City, speaking as a citizen who owns rental property expressed concerns and in support of the meeting being scheduled to resolve this. ACTION: The consensus of the Council was to establish a committee, as recommended by Councilman Morrison, to discuss possible alternatives at a meeting on Thursday, February 24, 1994 in the Large Conference Room, Civic Center. The Committee would include Councilman Morrison, Vice Mayor Inzunza, City Attorney Eiser, City Manager McCabe, City Treasurer Hood, Lee Harvey, Ted Smith, Patrick Barajas, Deelta Howerton, Edie Mann, and Mr. Beauchamp. Book 76/Page 43 02/22/94 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 6. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 32. Ratification_ of Demands in the amount of $289,462.89 (Warrant Nos. 129175 through 129274 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. SOLID WASTE/TRASH 7. SUBJECT: Trash - Automated service starting date, and rate reduction date. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council delay the start of automated collection system to 1 October 1994 and delay concomitant rate reduction to 1 October 1994. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Alternative 2 (The full fare rate increase can be imposed 1 July 1994: and then at the start o.f automated service. the reduced cost of automated could be handled by a direct rate reduction). Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE/TRASH 8. SUBJECT: Trash - Interposing no objection to Edco Agreement with Organic Recycling West, Inc. regarding green waste. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the letter attached to the agenda interposing no objection to Edco contract with Organic Recycling West, Inc. regarding delivery of green waste. ACTION: Staff requested that this item be laid over. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 9. SUBJECT: Letter from Robert Coons, Executive Director, USIAA, requesting the use of Louis Camacho Recreation Center to host the San Diego/Imperial County Golden Glove Amateur Boxing Championship. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the request from USIAA be placed on the agenda of March 8, 1994 in order to discuss the request with other departments. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to lay over this item until further notification from Mr. Coons. COUNCIL WORKSHOP NOTICES ADMIN 10. SUBJECT: Scheduling City Council Finance Workshop. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council hold a Finance Workshop on Monday, March 7, 1994 at 3:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room. Councilman Dalla Iett the Council Chambers at 10:10 p.m. Councilman Dalla returned to the Council Chambers at 10:15 p.m. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to schedule the Finance Workshop on Wednesday, March 9, 1994, at 4 p.m. Book 76/Page 44 02/22/94 CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters stated that the Holiday Inn Grand Opening was scheduled for 6 p.m. on March 15, 1994, so Council may wish to consider starting their meeting at 3 p.m. on that date. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison requested that Staff look into the group who is putting up posters of a child on telephone poles throughout the city. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, representing the Citizens Patrol, gave a brief status report of the organization, and offered T-shirts for a $15.00 tax-deductible donation. Fred Creveling, Manager of Inner City Housing, spoke regarding subsidized housing. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, stated that she was proud of the Mayor's purchase of a Citizens Patrol T-Shirt and stated that the Committee to Reclaim Our Neighborhoods supports their program also. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - March 1, 1994 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:23 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 1, 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.