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Home My WebLink About1994 09-06 CC MINBook 76/Page 247 09/06/94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 23. 1994 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PRESENTATIONS POLITICAL SUPPORT (102-4-1) Mayor Waters introduced Clark C. Siebrand (SDG&E) who spoke regarding a request for funding for the Base Realignment and Closure `95 (BRAC) Committee and answered questions of the Council. Councilman Morrison left the Council Chambers at 4:06 p.m. Councilman Morrison returned to the Council Chambers at 4:08 p.m. NOTE: Council suggested Staff look into the possibility of CDC funding. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the $5,000. request to BRAC 95 provided all other cities are asked to participate. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 248 09/06/94 PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming September 5, 1994 to be: "JURY RIGHTS DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to the City Manager to forward to the appropriate people. The Proclamation proclaiming September 6, 1994 to be: "TRY AMERICAN DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to the City Manager to forward to the appropriate people. The Proclamation proclaiming September 10, 1994 to be: NATIONAL FAMILY VALUES DAY" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to the City Manager to forward to the appropriate people. The Proclamation proclaiming September 12-18, 1994 to be: AIDS AWARENESS WEEK" was read aloud in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to Alberto Cortez, Director of the South Bay Aids Project of the San Ysidro Health Center. Mr. Cortez thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support. Mayor Waters then deviated from the Agenda and introduced Gil St. Armand of the National City Eagles #2712 who along with their President "Wild Bill", presented checks for $400.00 to Russ Hamm for Project Read for their 1994 Project Read Day, and $1,000. to Bob Medina of the National City Fire Fighters Association to purchase several CPR dolls for training classes. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 94-127 through 94-129). NOTE: Councilman Morrison requested Agenda Item #1, Resolution No. 94-129 be pulled. Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Consent Calendar (except Agenda Item No. 3, Resolution No. 94-129). Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 249 09/06/94 CONTRACT (C94-16) 1. Resolution No. 94-127. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH SUPERIOR READY MIX, L.P. FOR THE STREET RESURFACING PROJECT. (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 94-5)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 1994 (801-2-14) 2. Resolution No. 94-128. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE PAINTING OF WHITE AND GREEN CURB ZONES AT THE HOLIDAY INN AND RADISSON SUITES ON NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD." ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 1994 (801-2-14) 3. Resolution No. 94-129. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF ONE ON -STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 3010 "B" AVENUE, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA." ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, in favor of Resolution No. 94-129. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Non -Consent Resolution be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 76/Page 250 09/06/94 LABOR RELATIONS/POA ADMIN 1994 (605-3-6) 4. Resolution No. 94-130. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL RESTORING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION TO THEIR FISCAL YEAR 1992-1993 LEVEL, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1994." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council consider adoption of the resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 94-130. Carried by unanimous vote. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1994 (506-2-9) 5. Ordinance No. 94-2079. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADDING CHAPTER 10.24 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO LOITERING FOR DRUG ACTIVITIES." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council enact the proposed ordinance. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Ordinance No. 94-2079. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 6. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #8. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $254,739.13 (Warrant Nos. 131409 through 131510 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $407,385.26. Book 76/Page 251 09/06/94 WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the Ratification of Demands and Certification of Payroll. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstaining: None. WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 7. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #9. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $364,871.12 (Warrant Nos. 131512 through 131584 inclusive excepting 131522). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, 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. STREET TREE COMMITTEE MINUTES (101-2-2) 8. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Minutes. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Eiser stated that the report regarding the citizen inquiry on coin -operated telephones will be on the next agenda. Book 76/Page 252 09/06/94 OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC FACILITIES ASSESSMENT PANEL (101-28-1) 9. SUBJECT: City Public Facilities Assessment Panel. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the establishment of a City Public Facilities Assessment Panel. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilwoman Zarate addressed the Media present with regards to recent stories regarding the Council supporting the bringing in of the Sheriffs Department. She stated she did not support this unless it was a last resort. Councilman Morrison stated he was opposed to the same and then made inquiry of the Staff as to an incident which occurred over the weekend at El Toyon Park. Councilman Dalla made inquiry of the Fire Chief regarding the possibility of a modified weed abatement effort. Councilman Inzunza requested Staff look into the west side of the South Bay Freeway - graffiti on top of the store roof. He then complimented Mr. Derr and the way they keep the swap meet area immaculate, and made inquiry as to the possibility of planting the fence line along the freeway. Councilman Morrison stated that Mr. Derr was currently working with CalTrans to get large landscape plants along the freeway for which he has volunteered to pay. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City, spoke regarding problems in El Toyon Park and the need for action to remedy the situation. Book 76/Page 253 09/06/94 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the need for lighting of the crosswalks by the towers, reported a streetlight bulb out at 15th and D, requested enforcement for the green curb parking in front of the library and weed removal in public right of ways. Michael Burns, 1317 D Avenue, National City, expressed his views on the wording in one of the proclamations and requested the use of A Avenue behind the Civic Center for parking as it was many years ago. Rosie Miscolta, 42 South U Avenue, National City, spoke regarding the incident in El Toyon Park over the weekend. Sandra Parker, 234 Inkopah Street, Chula Vista, whose mother lives by El Toyon Park and cares for her children there, spoke regarding the incident in El Toyon Park over the weekend and the effects it has had on her family. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, stated she could verify the facts of the prior speakers and expressed her opinions regarding the rumor of bringing in the Sheriffs Department. Russ Pinney, 2131 E. 1st Street, National City, spoke regarding the problems he has observed living across the street from El Toyon Park and the lack of police enforcement of violations. He also stated that the Pop Warner Football teams are still leaving the park a mess after their games. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn to 4:30 p.m. on September 13, 1994, at which time a closed session will be held followed by the next Regular City Council Meeting - September 13, 1994 - 7:00 p m - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 5:31 p.m. CLAA,j).4,1LD CITY CLER Book 76/Page 254 09/06/94 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of September 13, 1994. 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