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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 08-09 CC MINBook 76/Page 215 08/09/94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 9, 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: 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 McCabe, followed by the invocation by Councilman Dalla. The Closed Sessions were heard at this time. CLOSED SESSIONS CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION National City Police Officers' Association, et at. V. City of National City, et al. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Negotiators: Roger DeFratis, Michael Bouse, Jim Ruiz Employee Organization: National City Firefighters' Association. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of holding the Closed Session. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 216 08/09/94 CLOSED SESSIONS (continued) Council Members left the Council Chambers at 7:03 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 8:28 p.m. ROLL CALL Council Members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 2, 1994 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Mayor Waters requested that the Presentation be held over pending the arrival of Detective Dunn. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming August 9, 1994 to be: "YOUTH REACH NETWORK DAY" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to Todd Durrance, 5933 Steeple Chase, Bonita, who thanked the Mayor and the City Council for their support. The Proclamation proclaiming the 1st week of December of each year as Arbor Week and the 1st Saturday of each December of each year to be: "NATIONAL CITY ARBOR DAY" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters. The Mayor explained the reasoning behind the proclamation and gave it to the City Manager to forward to the appropriate people. Book 76/Page 217 08/09/94 PUBLIC HEARINGS PARKING ADMIN 1994 (801-2-14) 1. SUBJECT: A Public Hearing by the City Council of National City to consider the adoption of a resolution revising the Residential Permit Parking Policy. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council hold the Public Hearing on the consideration of the revisions to the Residential Permit Parking District Policy. The Traffic Safety Committee at its April 13, 1994 meeting recommended approval of the revisions. TESTIMONY: None. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to file this item, with a Resolution to be brought back at a later date. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. ABATEMENT WEED 1994 (402-3-4) 2. Resolution No. 94-117. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR CLEAN UP OF PROPERTY AT 2917 "L" AVENUE." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution setting a date for a Public Hearing on this matter, and directing the clerk to make notification in accord with the law. Book 76/Page 218 08/09/94 ABATEMENT WEED 1994 (402-3-4) (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 94-117. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1994 (203-1-10) 3. SUBJECT: Letter from the Filipino -American Senior Citizen's Association requesting the City Council to reduce the rental fee for the use of the National City Community Center Social Hall. RECOMMENDATION: Staff offered no objection to reducing the overall fee by two hours custodial (2 x $11.17 = $22.34). TESTIMONY: Jake Benjamin, President, Filipino -American Senior Citizen's Association of National City, spoke in support of their request. Aileane Roberts, 845 E. 13th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the request. M. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the request with the exception of Mr. William's' recommendation. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the item be filed. No objection as filed. The Mayor's Presentation was heard at this time. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Mayor Waters read into the record (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) the presentation to Detective James Dunn, National City Police Department, who was recognized by the San Diego Chapter of Crime Stoppers. He was one of eleven (11) individuals that were honored at their annual "Enough is Enough" awards luncheon. He then presented a Certificate of Appreciation and a key to the City to Detective Dunn, who thanked the Mayor and the City Council for their support. Book 76/Page 219 08/09/94 NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 4. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #5. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $177,585.91 (Warrant Nos. 131185 through 131247 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, 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. VARIANCE 1994 (409-1-17) 5. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 17-94 approving a zone variance to allow a 6 foot high fence within the front and exterior side yard setbacks at 1606 Coolidge Avenue. Applicant: Jolly Terry - Case File No. Z-1994-5. 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. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1994 (403-9-8) 6. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 16-94 approving a Conditional Use Permit for an automotive storage and employee parking lot adjacent to a residential zone at 1904-1910 "A" Avenue. Applicant: John and Betty Ball - Case File No. CUP-1994-3. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the application and recommended that the Notice of Decision be filed. Book 76/Page 220 08/09/94 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1994 (403-10-2) (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Notice of Decision be filed. No objection as filed. Mayor Waters stated that there was an off -agenda item that arose after the posting of the Agenda. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of bringing the off -agenda item onto the agenda as the need to take action arose after the posting of the agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY PROMOTION (102-1-3) 7. SUBJECT: City Entry in the National City Automobile Heritage Days. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the request. NOTE: The entry fee and personnel to accompany the antique fire engine are being donated by Firefighters Local 2744. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters read into the record a letter from Andrew M. Cuomo, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) thanking the City Book 76/Page 221 08/09/94 MAYOR (continued) for applying for designation under the President's Empowerment Zone and Enterprise Community Initiative. The Mayor then read a Symphony report from Parks and Recreation Director Jim Ruiz (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk). Mayor Waters also announced that on Thursday, August 11, 1994, there will be a bus full of National City supporters going to Long Beach, where they will speak in support of the proposed Marina project to the Coastal Commission. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Morrison commented on the positive success of the Symphony and suggested a round -table discussion with those involved to prepare for next year's event. He then requested that Staff look into the replacement of the barricade that was removed from the 900 block of "N" Avenue, and the need for lighting in that vicinity. Councilwoman Zarate thanked all involved in the Symphony who made it the great success that it was. Councilman Dalla also thanked Assistant Manager Bolint, Parks & Recreation Department Director Ruiz, the Municipal Employees Association, the Port Commission and City Staff for their work on the Symphony. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City, spoke regarding several incidents which occurred Sunday evening on Highland Avenue. Alda West, 315 E. 3rd Street, National City, requested that Staff look into the garage between 314-320 "B" Avenue where an auto business has been established; inquired as to the time frame given to meet city violation requirements with regards to the 321 E. 2nd Street apartment being constructed; and reported that the parkway shrubs at the corner of 7th Street Book 76/Page 222 08/09/94 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) and "B" Avenue, and the hedges at 4th Street and "B" Avenue need trimming. Kathy Smith, 3028 E. 1 lth Street, National City, thanked Councilwoman Zarate, Councilman Morrison, and Mayor Waters for attending a fund-raiser on Friday evening which raised over $600.00 Alfonso Hernandez declined to speak at this time. William Mayberry, 2007 Lanoitan Avenue, National City, spoke regarding an incident involving National City Police and the confiscation of items from his home and requested Council and Staff assistance. Laura Hunter, representing the Environmental Health Coalition, 1717 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, clarified her organization's position on the National City Marina Project. Alda West, 315 E. 1st Street, National City, stated that she supports the Marina. National City Port Commissioner, 1706 Prospect Street, National City, addressed previously -made comments regarding the proposed Marina. Lori Anne Peoples, 1504 E. 22nd Street, National City, representing the National School District Educational Foundation, invited all to attend the Ice Cream Festival at Plaza Bonita on Satruday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. after they view the Auto Heritage Days Parade. M. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke in support of the proposed Marina, added personal congratulations to Detective Dunn, and reminded all to attend the Auto Heritage Days events, and spoke regarding the need for increased revenue to hire additional City Staff and safety personnel. The Closed Sessions were heard earlier, after the Invocation. CLOSED SESSIONS CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION National City Police Officers' Association, et at. V. City of National City, et al. Book 76/Page 223 08/09/94 CLOSED SESSIONS (continued) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Negotiators: Roger DeFratis, Michael Bouse, Jim Ruiz Employee Organization: National City Firefighters' Association. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - August 16_, 1994 - 4:00 p.m - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 10:12 p.m. cr*C°A.K 0,/yvIpLA CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of August 16, 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.