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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 05-03 CC MINBook 76/Page 102 05/03/94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 3, 1994 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:03 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 Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 26. 1994 and the Adjourned Workshop Meeting of April 26. 1994 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS Continued discussion regarding Proposition A - Designation of Miramar as the Preferred Site of the Charles A. Lindbergh International Airport: Citizens for Miramar; U.S. Navy Representative from NAS Miramar; Residents and organized Allies for the Realignment of the Marines at NAS Miramar. TESTIMONY: Curtis Macchioni, 4173 Caminito Del Villa, University City, San Diego, representing residents and organized allies for the realignment of the Marines at NAS Miramar, spoke in opposition to Proposition A. A copy of a letter sent by the Proponents to President Clinton was presented to the Mayor and the Council (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Fred Pierson, Special Assistant to the Commanding Officer at NAS Miramar, Code OOM, San Diego, spoke regarding the Marines moving to Miramar, and in support of their relocation to the site. Captain Charlie Jensen, 3935 Foursome Drive, Borrego Springs, representing Citizens for Miramar, spoke in support of Proposition A. PROCLAMATIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamation be read in its entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 103 05/03/94 PROCLAMATIONS (continued) The Proclamation proclaiming May 5, 1994 to be: "NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to Reverend Curt Nichols, representing the National Day of Prayer Committee, who invited all to attend on Thursday, May 5, 1994 at 12:20 p.m. in front of City Hall. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Inzunza, who introduced Mr. Anthony Portillo, 104 N. Belmont Avenue, National City, who expressed his desire to serve as a Student Commissioner and presented Council with a brief biography (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk). Vice Mayor Inzunza turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution No. 94-46 through 94- 48). Motion by Della, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. DEED AND EASEMENTS STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1994 1. Resolution No. 94-46. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM J & C PROPERTIES, DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED, AND DEDICATING AND NAMING A PARCEL OF LAND AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HOOVER AVENUE AND 21ST STREET. (A.P.N. 560-392-11)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. DEED AND EASEMENTS STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1994 2. Resolution No. 94-47. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM J & C PROPERTIES, DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED, AND DEDICATING AND NAMING A PARCEL OF LAND AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD AND 22ND STREET. (A.P.N. 560- 394-17)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 76/Page 104 05/03/94 DEED AND EASEMENTS STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1994 3. Resolution No. 94-48. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM J & C PROPERTIES, DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED, AND DEDICATING AND NAMING A PARCEL OF LAND AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROOSEVELT AVENUE AND 21ST STREET. (A.P.N. 560-392- 11). II ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. _ BUDGET TRANSFERS 1994 4. Resolution No. 94-49. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR A PROJECT TO EVALUATE THE CIVIC CENTER HVAC DUCTWORK." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the resolution be approved. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 94-49. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET TRANSFERS 1994 5. Resolution No. 94-50. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR REQUIRED CONTRACT MAINTENANCE OF THE SWEETWATER CHANNEL." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the resolution be approved. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 94-50. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION MUNICIPAL CODE 1994 Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 6. Ordinance No. 94-2075. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTION 11.68.070 OF ORDINANCE NO. 92-2025 AND SECTION 11.68.070 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Ordinance be approved. TESTIMONY: Kathy Smith, 3400 E. 8th Street, Suite 211, National City, representing the Citizens Patrol, spoke in support of the proposed amendment. Book 76/Page 105 05/03/94 MUNICIPAL CODE 1994 (continued) TESTIMONY: Richard Hubbard, 2111 E. 11 th Street, National City, owner of the Taco Bell at 16th Street and Highland Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the proposed amendment. Dale Chambless, Manager of the Jack In The Box, 1745 Highland Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the proposed amendment. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Ordinance No. 94-2075. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 7. SUBJECT: Letter from Alex McLintock regarding moving two houses from present location at 1908 and 1910 "A" Avenue across the street to lot at 1837 "A" Avenue. - TESTIMONY: Alex McLintock, 2038 Euclid Avenue, National City, requested a waiver to move his two houses prior to variance approval. ACTION: No action taken. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1993 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 42. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $414,842.00 (Warrant Nos. 130016 through 130102 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Daila, seconded by Morrison, 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. STREET TREE AND PARKWAY COMMITTEE 9. SUBJECT: Street Tree Minutes. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the minutes be approved. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 10. SUBJECT: Requested use of the Community Building for Cabot College Graduation Ceremony, June 8, 1994. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council approve the use of the Community Center for Cabot College graduation ceremony. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 11. SUBJECT: Use of the Community Center by National School District and waiver of fees. Book 76/Page 106 05/03/94 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council confirm the use and waive the fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 12. SUBJECT: Request from Paradise Valley Hospital 90th Birthday Committee to use the 1925 Seagrave Fire Truck. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the request be approved as presented. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 13. SUBJECT: Proposal from Metro Lifestyles for City participation in its "Focus: San Diego County" publication. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the current request be filed and reconsider participation next year as part of the F.Y. 1995-96 Budget review. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Dalla, the request be received and filed. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read into the record a letter (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) that was received by Public Works Director Williams from_Leo Madela, expressing his appreciation for the honesty of Terry McAvoy, the Deputy Public Works Director, who returned a Little League gear bag which had been left on the freeway. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate made inquiry of the Staff regarding the Political Sign Ordinance. She also spoke regarding her attendance at the California Association of Governments Conference with SANDAG, and stated that she would be providing Council with materials that she received. Councilman Morrison made inquiry of staff regarding lighting on Highland Avenue and the need to change from gold back to white lights and requested review/amendment of Council Policy to allow for this. He also reported that he had received a citizen's complaint stating that the City hasn't maintained the alley behind Highland between 6th and 7th Streets. He also requested an update on the Route 54 CalTrans Signs. Book 76/Page 107 05/03/94 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, commended Council on passing the amendment on cruising and invited all to attend the Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo event this Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Radisson Parking Structure. Vice Mayor Inzunza and Council Members Dalla, Morrison and Zarate spoke of the success of this year's Maytime Band Review and the positive image, and the dedication of the children and their parents. Michael Burns, 1317 D Avenue, Kimball Towers, National City, expressed his opinions on the cruising on Highland Avenue and requested removal of the one-way designation of "A" Avenue. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, ET AL. V. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO (BOOKING FEES) CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION, ALEXANDER v. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, in favor of holding the Closed Sessions. Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 5:45 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 6:23 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Inzunza, Morrison. City Attorney Eiser gave a brief report on the item in compliance with the Brown Act (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk). Vice Mayor Inzunza arrived in Council Chambers at 6:24 p.m. Councilman Morrison arrived in Council Chambers at 6:25 p.m. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the report. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison seconded by Dalla, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - May 10, 1994 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 6:26 p.m. Book 76/Page 108 05/03/94 C-i MI,* Clivv,ii...,Z173-pi CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 10, 1994. 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.