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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 03-22 CC MINBook 76/Page 67 03/22/94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 22, 1994 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Daniels, Eiser, McCabe, Myers. 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 March 15. 1994 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of April 4 through April 10, 1994 as: "DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to the City Manager to forward to the appropriate people. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza. Mr. Relly A. Mendoza, 4132 Calmoor Street, National City, who had expressed an interest in serving on various Boards and Commissions was not present to be interviewed. Book 76/Page 68 03/22/94 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS (continued) PLANNING COMMISSION There were two incumbents and two other individuals wishing to serve on the Planning Commission: Ronald J. Detzer (incumbent), Lynda Hart, Richard Knutson (incumbent), and Austin Oliver. Vice Mayor Inzunza distributed ballots to the Mayor and Council, and instructed them to cast two votes, one for each vacancy. The Deputy City Clerk read the results of the Ballots, to -wit: Detzer, 5 votes; Knutson, 5 votes; Hart, no votes; and Oliver, no votes. Mayor Waters announced that Mr. Detzer and Mr. Knutson were re -appointed. Vice Mayor Inzunza turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. Mayor Waters introduced both Mr. Detzer and Mr. Knutson, who were present in the audience, and they both came forward and thanked the Council for their support. Mayor Waters then deviated from the Agenda to introduce Miss National City 1993, Melissa Frigillana. Ms. Frigillana spoke about her reign as Miss National City, thanked the Mayor and City Council for their help and support, and then introduced Miss National City 1994, Maria Tomas. Ms. Tomas spoke regarding her anticipations for the coming year and thanked the Mayor and Council. Mayor Waters then presented the outgoing Miss National City, Melissa Frigillana, with a gold key to the city. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolution be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. DEEDS AND EASEMENTS 1. Resolution No. 94-34. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM NATIONAL CITY CAPITAL AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED FOR A PARCEL OF LAND FOR ALLEY PURPOSES ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE ALLEYWAY, BETWEEN 7TH STREET AND 8TH STREET, EASTERLY OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD. (A.P.N. 556-371-10, 2, 3, & 4)." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, for adoption of Resolution No. 94-34. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 2. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 36. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $253,963.92 (Warrant Nos. 129495 through 129615 inclusive excepting 129495, 129498, 129503, 129504, 129511, 129513, 129535, 129582, 129611, 129612). Book 76/Page 69 03/22/94 WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the demands be ratified. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 1994 REVENUE AND RECOVERY ADMIN 3. SUBJECT: Council approval to reclassify certain traffic signal project expenditures from Gas Tax to CDBG. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve reclassification of $105,942.14 from Gas Tax to CDBG for the eligible traffic signal project expenditures listed in this report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, for approval of the reclassification. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 4. SUBJECT: Report on the installation of additional six (6) bus shelters by the Metropolitan iTransit Development Board at various locations within National City. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council regarding three of the proposed shelters, and recommended an additional one at 8th Street and National City Boulevard. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to carry this item over for two weeks. Carried by unanimous vote. BUILDING PERMIT ADMIN 5. SUBJECT: Request for permit to move structures within the City (Dixieline Lumber). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council approve the request for a permit to move the restroom building .and five canopies subject to compliance with the plans approved by the City. TESTIMONY: Miguel Vasquez, Senior Plan Checker, Building & Safety Department, gave a brief verbal and posterboard presentation outlining the request., and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, for approval of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. Book 76/Page 70 03/22/94 MAYOR Mayor Waters read into the record his memo (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) regarding the Marina discussion at the Port District Meeting on March 29, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. He listed the key leaders of the community who would be attending to speak in favor of the marina in National City, and invited all present to also attend. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate read into the record a memo (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) to the City Manager from Captain Deese which was distributed to the Council, regarding a letter of commendation recognizing the work of Police Communication Dispatcher Rosemary Martin del Campo. As indicated in the commendation, Ms. Martin del Campo's effort resulted in a dangerous felony crime being interrupted without injury to the victim, the suspect, or the responding officers; she was greatly responsible for the successful conclusion of this incident. Councilwoman Zarate thanked Police Chief Reesor for notifying the Council of the commendation. CONTRACT 6. SUBJECT: Letter from Rourke, Woodruff & Spradlin regarding legal services for the San Diego Interim Solid Waste Management Commission. TESTIMONY: Councilman Morrison gave a brief explanation of the request by Rourke, Woodruff & Spradlin for a letter from the city approving and accepting the use of the County's Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for payment of legal services provided to the Interim Commission and acknowledging and waiving any conflict that may occur between the city, the Interim Commission and the County of San Diego on this issue. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, for approval of the request, and authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters requested that the following item, Resolution No. 94-35, regarding SDG&E Retrofit Lighting Program Incentive Contracts, be brought onto the Agenda, as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to bring the item onto the Agenda. as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 7. Resolution No. 94-35. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE COMMERCIAL LIGHTING RETROFIT AGREEMENTS WITH SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Public Works Director Curt Williams introduced Deputy Public Works Director McAvoy, who gave a brief verbal outline of the proposed resolution and answered questions of the Council. Book 76/Page 71 03/22/94 CONTRACT (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, for approval. No vote taken. General discussion ensued. Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Resolution be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, for adoption of Resolution No. 94-34. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alex McLintock, 2038 Euclid Avenue, National City, stated that several months ago he had applied for a permit to move two buildings within the city. He reported that since then, while waiting for a permit to be issued, the buildings have been severely vandalized. He stated that the city has posted Stop Work Notices on the buildings, and requested that he be allowed to at least secure the buildings. Miguel Vasquez, Sr. Plan Checker, Building & Safety Department, stated that a permit (to secure the buildings only) would be issued tomorrow. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - April 5, 1994 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:08 p.m. _ 77 CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 5, 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.