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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 07-26 CC MINBook 76/Page 198 07/26/94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 26, 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: 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 McCabe, followed by the invocation by Councilman Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 19, 1994 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda to make a presentation to CDC Assistant Director Dave Sheldon for his involvement in the Christmas In July program. Byron Gizoni of Home Depot also made a presentation to Dave Sheldon on behalf of all the volunteers. Dave Sheldon expressed his thanks for all of the support received for the program. Mayor Waters then requested that the Closed Sessions be heard at this time. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION (1) National City Police Officers' Association, et al. V. City of National City, et al. Book 76/Page 199 07/26/94 CLOSED SESSIONS (continued) CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (1) Agency Negotiators: Roger DeFratis, Michael Bouse, Jim Ruiz Employee Organization: National City Firefighters' Association ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Closed Sessions. Carried by unanimous vote. Council left the Council Chambers at 7:10 p.m. Council returned to the Council Chambers at 8:17 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. PUBLIC HEARINGS KIMBALL PARK ADMIN 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - To determine the status of Kimball Park Zoo. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended direction from the City Council. If closure is decided, allocation of $10,000 to demolish and revamp area. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the closing of the zoo. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to close the Public Hearing and in favor of the closing of the Kimball Park Zoo. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the resolutions be heard by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 200 07/26/94 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) LAS PALMAS POOL ADMIN 2. Resolution No. 94-107. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING THE LAS PALMAS PARK SWIMMING POOL REVOLVING FUND." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 94-107. Carried by unanimous vote. EL TOYON PARK ADMIN 3. Resolution No. 94-108. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 93-144 PERTAINING TO THE TINY TOT CLASSES REVOLVING FUND." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Resolution be approved. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 94-108. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 4. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #3. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $424,486.77 (Warrant Nos. 131031 through 131111 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, 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. Absent: None. Abstaining: None. Book 76/Page 201 07/26/94 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1994 5. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of April 30, 1994. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1994 6. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of May 31, 1994. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1994 7. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 14-94 approving a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit to allow a fish smoking business at 1535 Tidelands Avenue, Suites F and G. (Applicants: David Cross & Vincent Muccillo) (Case File Nos: CUP-1994-5/CDP-1994-1) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the applications, and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Notice of Decision be filed. No objection as filed. Book 76/Page 202 07/26/94 ZONE VARIANCE 1994 8. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 15-94 approving a Zone Variance to allow parking within the required 20 foot front yard setback at 1837 "A" Avenue. (Applicant: Alex McLintock) (Case File No. Z-1994-3). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the zone variance, and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Notice of Decision be filed. No objection as filed. COMMUNITY PROMOTION 9. SUBJECT: Request from Star -News regarding an automobile Heritage Days display ad. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council provide direction. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, in favor of a $145.00 ad. Amended motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, Since no budget allocation had been planned, to decline the ad. Amended motion carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Zarate. Nays: Morrison, Waters. CLAIM 10. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Ambrocio D. Salcedo. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to deny and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 203 07/26/94 CLAIM 11. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Stu Gordon. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to deny and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CLAIM 12. SUBJECT: Claim for Damages: Eddie Lee Bell. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, t deny and refer to the City Attorney. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda to introduce National City Port Commissioner Jess Van Deventer who gave a brief semi-annual report to the Council on Port District activities. He then answered questions of the Council and of citizen, Alfonso Hernandez of 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City. Vice Mayor Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 8:49 p.m. Vice Mayor Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 9:01 p.m. Book 76/Page 204 07/26/94 MAYOR Mayor Waters reported that on October 1st, $5.7 million would be released for the building of the TELACU Senior Housing Project. CITY COUNCIL SEWER/SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MGMT DIST 13. SUBJECT: San Diego Area Wastewater Management District - Report/Action. TESTIMONY: Public Works Director Williams gave a brief verbal update on the District, stating that San Diego had opted to withdraw from the special act district unless 3 of the 4 remaining cities (Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Mesa and the County) decided to join. ACTION: No action was taken. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, invited all to attend the 1st United Methodist Church Buffet, August 9th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, inquired as to how the recycle center received a CUP at the old Colonial Ford rental site, commented on the Navy clean up of the drainage ditch by the Boys and Girls Clubs during Christmas in July and spoke regarding the fish factory at the corner of McKinley. Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City, spoke regarding a news report of a dance club that was to be opened in the old train depot. Book 76/Page 205 07/26/94 The Closed Sessions were heard earlier, after approval of the Minutes. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION (1) National City Police Officers' Association, et al. V. City of National City, et al. CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (1) Agency Negotiators: Roger DeFratis, Michael Bouse, Jim Ruiz Employee Organization: National City Firefighters' Association ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - August 2, 1994 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 9:28 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 2, 1994. MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY 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.