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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 04-12 CC MINBook 76/Page 80 04/12/94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 12, 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, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Morrison. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples. 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 Assistant City Manager Gerald Bolint. Councilman Morrison arrived in Council Chambers at 7:01 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 5. 1994 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming April, 1994 to be: "HOMEBUYER EDUCATION MONTH" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to the City Manager to forward to the proper people. The Proclamation proclaiming April 22, 1994 to be: "EARTH DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to the City Manager to forward to the proper people. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda to call on Arturo Lopez, Sweetwater High School Teacher, 718 "L" Avenue, Chula Vista. Mr. Lopez introduced two students: Carla Banos, 240 "B" Avenue, Apt. A, National City, and Carolina Guerra, 946 "N" Avenue, Apt. 26, National City, who spoke regarding establishing a Bilingual Club Scholarship in Abel Portillo's name and invited all to attend a fund-raising dance on April 22, 1994 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Partch Gym. Book 76/Page 81 04/12/94 Vice Mayor Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 7:10 p.m. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS Mayor Waters stated that this item was basically for information only, to keep the Council current on the status of citizens serving on Boards and Commissions. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 94-40 through 94- 41). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Della, the Resolutions be accepted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Inzunza. CONTRACT 1. Resolution No. 94-40. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING PACIFIC SEVENTEEN, INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC SEVENTEEN, INC. FOR THE EIGHTH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 94- 1). II ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 2. Resolution No. 94-41. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE." ACTION: Adopted. See above. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY PROMOTION 3. SUBJECT: Letter from the San Diego Business Journal requesting National City advertise in the upcoming Economic Development Special Report to be featured in the Journal on April 25, 1994. Vice Mayor Inzunza returned to Council Chambers at 7:21 p.m. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Zarate, the item be filed. No objection as filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 4. SUBJECT: Letter from the National City Chamber of Commerce requesting use of the City's portable generator, with a waiver of fees, for the Cinco de Mayo festival on May 5, 1994 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the top of the parking structure located at the corner of 8th Street and National City Boulevard. Book 76/Page 82 04/12/94 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 (continued) TESTIMONY: Public Works Director Williams stated that he had received correspondence from the Executive Director of the National City Chamber of Commerce stating that one of the Chamber members had offered to provide the needed equipment and therefore the request was withdrawn. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Zarate, the request be filed. No objection as filed. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 5. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 39. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $127,078.19 (Warrant Nos. 129734 through 129803 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $379,880.61. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, for approval. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: DaIla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1994 6. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment. Report as of January 31, 1994. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1994 7. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of February 28, 1994 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1994 8. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of March 31, 1994. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. SEWER/METRO/SAN DIEGO AREA WASTE WATER MGMT/SAD 9. SUBJECT: Update on negotiations for the San Diego Area Wastewater Management District. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council review, and provide guidance to Board Representative Vice Mayor Inzunza. TESTIMONY: Public Works Director Curt Williams gave a brief verbal update and answered questions of the Council. Book 76/Page 83 04/12/94 SEWER/METRO/SAN DIEGO AREA WASTE WATER MGMT/SAD (cont.) ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, in support of the request and recommendation of Vice Mayor Inzunza to proceed with the extension of the deadline to December 31. 1994. pursue the possibility of obtaining a consultant and establishing a team approach on behalf of the smaller jurisdictions and say no to the present MOU. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL WORKSHOP NOTICES ADMIN 10. SUBJECT: Request to schedule workshop to review amendments to the Ralph M. Brown Act. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of setting the Workshop for April 21, 1994 at 4 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda to introduce and present to Mr. Wilburn the Proclamation for Homebuyers Education Month. Mr. Wilburn thanked the Mayor and the Council for their support. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT 11. SUBJECT: Letter from Cox Cable San Diego, Inc. inviting the Mayor and members of the Council to tour their facilities. Mayor Waters inquired as to who would be attending from the City Council. No Council members stated that they would be attending. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison stated that press was received front the Summer Pops Concert people and it was noticed that National City was not included in the advertising (no cities were included). Councilman Dalla reported that the 2200 block of Van Ness Avenue has become a weekend care sales lot behind the Junior High School, and that since it is on the street it might be a Police Department issue. It is impacting the neighborhood. Assistant City Manager Bolint commented on Councilman Morrison's item; he stated that he had contacted the spokesperson and requested that they do additional future promotion of the National City event. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, speaking on behalf of the Committee to Reclaim Our Neighborhoods, personally presented invitations to next week's meeting (their First Anniversary meeting) on Wednesday, April 20, 1994 at 7 p.m. in the National City Community Center. Judge William Pate will be the guest speaker. Book 76/Page 84 04/12/94 Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda to state that he had cut out and placed a picture of Councilman Morrison over prior Councilman Van Deventer's picture but this evening Mr. Manuel Cavada, of Creative Images Photography donated his services for a new photograph. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, provided the Council with a map for the location of an abandoned car at 15th Street and "C" Avenue. Alex McLintock, 2038 Euclid Avenue, National City, provided Council with an update on his project, and made inquiry regarding houses being moved through National City, and whether or not they pay fees. He also asked what information is available to the public and where to find it. Al Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th Street, National City, spoke regarding the homeless people living behind Toys R Us, and asked who was responsible for that area. Council advised that it was Chula Vista property. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - April 19, 1994 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:35 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 19, 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.