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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 03-01 CC MINBook 76/Page 45 03/01/94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 1, 1994 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:04 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Inzunza. 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 Morrison, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 22. 1994 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Inzunza. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters presented Lieutenant Craig Short of the National City Police Department with his twenty-year service recognition pin. Vice Mayor Inzunza arrived in Council Chambers at 4:06 p.m. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, the Proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming March 2, 1994 to be: "SARA MANYAK DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to Ms. Manyak. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda to state that a check from PACNC for $100.00 for the purchase of pine trees for planting in front of the National City Community Center had been received, and he then presented it to Parks and Recreation Director Jim Ruiz. Book 76/Page 46 03/01/94 PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/BAYSIDE COGENERATION PROJECT 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Issuance of Revenue Bonds of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to finance the Bayside Cogeneration Project. Continued from Council Meeting of February 15, 1994. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the Office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council conduct the continued Public Hearing. TESTIMONY: None. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of closing the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FEE SCHEDULE LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN 2. Resolution No. 94-21. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING A PORTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FEE SCHEDULE." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, expressed her opinion on the item. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Avenue, National City, expressed her opinion on the fees. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor. with the understanding that the fees will be reviewed in the future. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/BAYSIDE COGENERATION PROJECT 3. Resolution No. 94-22. 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 approval of the Resolution authorizing the sale of tax-exempt bonds. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 47 03/01/94 Councilman Morrison left the Council Chambers at 5:05 p.m. SEWER CAPACITY FEES ADMIN 4. Resolution No. 94-23. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE SEWERS APPEAL BOARD CONCERNING THE PROPERTY AT 227 EAST 16TH STREET." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the recommendation of the Sewer Appeal Board to approve the connection of the property to the City Sewer System based on the 4 conditions in the report. Councilman Morrison returned to the Council Chambers at 5:09 p.m. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Waters, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 5. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 10.54 TO TITLE 10 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "GRAFFITI CONTROL," AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1812 AND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2001 AND CHAPTERS 7.16 AND 10.64 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE." NOTE: City Attorney Eiser noted two changes recommended by Building & Safety Director Bouse: 1) Page 3: Section 10.54.050. 72 hours is recommended in lieu of seven days. 2) Page 4, Section 10.54.070. Deletion of the phrase "quasi public" is recommended. ACTION: Motion by Morrison„ seconded by Zarate, in favor of the two proposed revisions of the Building and Safety Director. Carried by unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS CONTRACT 6. SUBJECT: Rebidding the improvements for the Kimball Park Zoo Facilities, Engineering Specification No. 94-3. Continued from Council Meeting of 2/15/94. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council provide direction to Staff. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, to defer consideration of this item and take it up during our budget discussions. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 48 03/01/94 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 7. SUBJECT: Letter from Doug Perkins of the South San Diego County Economic Development Council requesting use of the vacant Police Department space below City Hall. TESTIMONY: Doug Perkins, 1000 W. 24th Street, National City, answered questions of the Council. Vice Mayor Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 6:03 p.m. Vice Mayor Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 6:08 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, for approval of the concept. with the City Manager to draft an agreement for the parties to sign with details prior to their occupying the space. to include considerations of insurance. security. etc. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 33. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $100,968.07 (Warrant Nos. 129276 through 129373 inclusive excepting 129277/129285) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $384,481.19. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, 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. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 9. SUBJECT: Request to enter Antique Fire Truck in the Maytime Band Review. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the request be approved as submitted. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 10. SUBJECT: Authority to sell alcohol in Kimball Park in connection with the annual Boards and Commissioners Banquet. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the sale/dispensing/consumption of alcohol in the park in connection with the title event. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor with the correction that this is for in the National City Community Center. not in Kimball Park as the Agenda Item stated. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 49 03/01/94 SEWER METRO SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MGMT/SAD 11. SUBJECT: Information update on Wastewater Management District Formation Issues. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: No action taken. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 12. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - National City Chamber of Commerce requests a TUP to conduct the Third Annual National City Heritage Days Auto Show in Kimball Park from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 14, 1994. Request also includes permission to close "A" Avenue between 9th Street and Plaza Blvd. on Saturday, August 13 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Lions Club BBQ scheduled for 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. A waiver of fees is requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council approve the Temporary Use Permit Application subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for a waiver of fees. TESTIMONY: Ed Pieters, 1940 McKinley Avenue, National City, answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 6:47 p.m. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that a 7/0 vote of the Sweetwater Authority extended the City of National City's takeover of sewer billing service from July 1, 1994 to July 1, 1995. The Mayor stated that he had received a copy of a letter to the Director, San Diego County Department of Health Services, Hazardous Materials Management Division, from Jane I. Hassiem of the Save Our Bay Committee, (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) reporting that the property at 1400 Tidelands Avenue has ten rusty barrels on it, and requested the Staff look into the matter. - The Mayor then read into the record (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) a letter received from David Jones, Pastor of the Gospel Light Bible Church, commending the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and other City Staff for their cooperation in difficult situations, while designing/building their new facility. Book 76/Page 50 03/01/94 CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor lnzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 6:55 p.m. Councilwoman Zarate made inquiry of Staff regarding the -resignation of a member of the General Plan Advisory Committee, and whether or not the position would be filled, or if it is too late in the game. She also requested Council direction on the SANDAG issue of Airport expansion; requesting that the issue be placed on the next Agenda (Miramar or Lindburgh). Councilman Morrison requested that Staff confer with the Metropolitan Transit District Board to post non -pedestrian areas by the Trolley Station and maintain their signage to keep it free from graffiti. He also advised that action had been taken on prior areas of complaint: 18th and McKinley has been demolished, and the house at 9th Street and "B" Avenue appears to have been vacated. Councilwoman Zarate spoke regarding the McKinley property and her work with Mr. Valderrama. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the Stein Farm being a diamond in the rough and the potential it holds for the City; the loss of Mr. Valderrama's store to the wrecking ball (18th & McKinley); and made inquiry as to why National City has never been selected as a hazardous waste collection point. He then provided several other locations that have old rusty barrels behind their location (at 12th and National City Blvd. and at 11 th Street and Roosevelt Ave.) and trash receptacles in need of enclosure at 9th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. He stated that the west side area is beginning to clean up their neighborhood. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, advised that Ray Duke had suffered a heart attack and was in the Veteran's Hospital. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - March 8. 1994 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center, Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:13 p.m. CITYCLERK Book 76/Page 51 03/01/94 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 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.