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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 01-17 CC MINBook 77/Page 8 01/17/95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 17, 1995 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:02 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, 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 Vice Mayor Morrison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 1995 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Mayor Waters called on Steve Gautereaux, nephew of former Mayor Gautereaux who came forward and thanked the Mayor, Council and Staff for remembering his uncle. He then introduced family members present in the audience. Mayor Waters then called on former Mayor Gautereaux's sons, Clifford and Richard to whom he made a presentation of the flag which had been flown at half mast over City Hall in memory of their father. Clifford and Richard also thanked the Mayor, Council and Staff for remembering their father. Councilmembers Beauchamp, Inzunza and Zarate spoke regarding the positive impact former Mayor Gautereaux had on their lives. Book 77/Page 9 01/17/95 MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) (continued) Mayor Waters introduced Mary Daugherty, Principal of Kimball Elementary School, representing the National School District at 1500 N Avenue, National City. She presented a video by Leonard Villareal of the children working at the farm, and spoke regarding the wonderful resource it provides for National City's children. Mrs. Daugherty then introduced Sharon Proctor who was the Summer Science Academy Principal. Mrs. Proctor introduced student Matthew Davies who spoke regarding the use of the farm. Mrs. Proctor then showed a video of the children participating in various activities during the Summer Science Academy. Master Davies then presented the Mayor, Council and Staff with seed pots and invited them to join a class at the farm and plant them when they sprout. NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that the Department Directors introduce their new employees. Those employees who were present were requested to stand before the City Council, in the view of the general public, and the Mayor welcomed them. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE (101-27-1) Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison who called on Mr. Loney to come forward and explain his interest in serving. Mr. Loney was not present. Vice Mayor Morrison turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 95-2 through 95-4). Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 10 01/17/95 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) BUDGET TRANSFERS 1995 (206-2-10)/KIMBALL PARK ADMIN (702-1-1)/ LAS PALMAS PARK ADMIN (702-3-4)/EL TOYON PARK ADMIN (702-6-1) 1. Resolution No. 95-2. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIRING AND RESURFACING TENNIS AND BASKETBALL COURTS AT EL TOYON, LAS PALMAS AND KIMBALL PARKS." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C95-1) 2. Resolution No. 95-3. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE WITH CHRISTMAS IN JULY." ACTION: Adopted. See above. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT (903-14-1) 3. Resolution No. 95-4. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND LEIGHTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE MONITORING WELL IN THE ALLEY BETWEEN WEST 23RD TO WEST 24TH STREETS, BETWEEN HARRISON AND CLEVELAND AVENUES." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 77/Page 11 01/17/95 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1995 (506-2-10) 4. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 94-2081 AND SECTION 1.36.020 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ." Vice Mayor Morrison left the Council Chambers at 4:27 p.m. Vice Mayor Morrison returned to the Council Chambers at 4:29 p.m. OLD BUSINESS ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS ADMIN (901-1-1) 5. SUBJECT: Public Meeting - Landscape Maintenance District #1 (Mile of Cars). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council conduct the Public Meeting. TESTIMONY: Mayor Waters announced that this is the first of two noticed meetings to property owners relative to (1) the formation of a Landscape Maintenance District for the Mile of Cars and (2) a levy of assessments for costs of maintenance and improvements. The City Clerk made a statement regarding the noticing of all property owners located within the proposed Assessment District. CDC Executive Director Paul Desrochers provided an oral report on the proposed purpose and scope, the boundaries, the Engineer's report, assessment spread, and number of protests received to date. Book 77/Page 12 01/17/95 ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS ADMIN (901-1-1) (continued) The Mayor asked for comments from property owners and/or representatives to identify themselves and their property: First, those in opposition to the boundaries, extent of maintenance work, and method of assessment spread: and next, those in favor of the proposed district. Mark Green, Lucky Motors, 1807 National City Blvd., National City, stated that he favored the project but not the method of assessment for those who are not Mile of Cars Association members. Tony McCune, McCune Chrysler/Plymouth, 2340 National City Blvd., National City, representing the Mile of Cars Association, spoke in support of the proposed district and responded to Mr. Greene's concerns. City Council discussion ensued. The Mayor stated that a Public Hearing will be held on February 7, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to hear additional testimony and take action on the formation of the District. ACTION: No action taken. CONTRACT (C90-26) 6. SUBJECT: Recommendation for Modification to EDCO Silver Bag Trash Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council raise the price of silver bags in two steps - to $1.97 per bag immediately, and 2nd step as part of rate review effective July 1, 1995; and limit the quantity of bags purchased. TESTIMONY: Ann Pietila, 818 Olive Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed increase. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed increase. Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed increase. Book 77/Page 13 01/17/95 CONTRACT (C90-26) (continued) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to increase the bag rate to $1.50 for a twelve-month period Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 7. SUBJECT: Letter from Cabot Colleges requesting use of the Community Center for graduation ceremonies. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: No action taken as the requester was not present. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #26. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $197,954.81 (Warrant Nos. 132843 through 132929 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $828,163.41. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Ratification of Demands and Certification of Payroll. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. STREET TREE COMMITTEE ADMIN (101-2-1) 9. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended denial of tree removal requests at 1920 Palm Avenue, due to lack of visible damage. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, L favor. Carried by unanimous vote. 1 Book 77/Page 14 01/17/95 COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS/SCH ADMIN (102-7-1) 10. SUBJECT: Survey of San Diego County City Council Meetings. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested City Council direction. TESTIMONY: General discussion ensued. ACTION: This item was filed for further study. CABLE TV RATE/REGULATIONS ADMIN 1995 (908-2-2) 11. SUBJECT: Annual Cable Television Franchise Compliance Status Report submitted by Cox Cable San Diego, including Compliance with Franchise Term Extension/Channel Capacity Provision. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the. report be accepted 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 he had written responding to a Bonita resident regarding graffiti in South Bay. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) He then read into the record a letter received from a woman whose car and dog were stolen and was assisted by an off -duty NCPD Officer Tim Drum. She commended his actions, those of NCPD and Crime Scene Specialist, Beverly Sturk. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Book 77/Page 15 01/17/95 CITY COUNCIL Councilman Beauchamp made inquiry of the City Attorney as to the protocol for serving on a parking fee committee and stated that he and Councilman Inzunza would volunteer to serve on same. He then stated that his company, Pacific Southwest Biological Services, Inc. would be participating in the annual Ecological Fair in Chula Vista, and would be providing a display and promoting the National City Marina. Member Beauchamp then provided an update on MTDB actions; predictions on the federal funding level for public transportation issues (block grant, ISTEA), State Route 54 trail dedication, approval with SUHI for lease of 24th and Wilson site with the groundbreaking scheduled for 9/95 and opening 2/96, approval of the extension of the West Mission Valley Trolley line phase which will run to the San Diego Stadium. He then requested Staff communicate with CalTrans regarding the need for on -going graffiti eradication on their property, and requested the re -institution of the Municipal Youth Recognition Awards Program. Councilwoman Zarate stated that she supported the MTDB extension of the West Mission Valley line to the Stadium. Vice Mayor Morrison clarified his understanding of the Silver Bag Program, that the moratorium was now over. Discussion ensued. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to bring Agenda Item No. 6, Recommendation for Modification to EDCO Silver Bag Trash Program, back onto the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of lifting the moratorium on the Silver Bag Trash Program immediately. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 16 01/17/95 Mayor Waters requested that Closed Session be heard at this time. CLOSED SESSIONS Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation -- Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - National City Police Officers' Association, et al. v. City of National City, et al. Conference with Labor Negotiator -- Government Code Section 54957.6 -- Agency Negotiator: Roger DeFratis -- Employee Organization: National City Police Captain. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of holding the Closed Sessions under Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54957.6. Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 6:26 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 7:27 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Morrison, Waters. Absent: Inzunza, Zarate. Councilwoman Zarate entered the Council Chambers at 7:28 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alda West, 315 E. 3rd Avenue, National City, stated that during the break, she had discussed her item with Public Works Director Williams with regards to mandatory recycling. Councilman Inzunza entered the Council Chambers at 7:29 p.m. Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City, thanked the Council for their vote on the Silver Bag Trash Program. Book 77/Page 17 01/17/95 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, spoke regarding the mandatory rubbish service in National City, requested assistance in code violation enforcement for 1604 Prospect Street, and requested financial support from the City Council to purchase refreshments for Local Legislature Day in which the National City Public Library is participating. Councilman Beauchamp requested the Traffic Safety Committee look at the east side of 16th and Prospect for a possible red curb due to visibility. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City expressed her opinion on the size of the new trash receptacles (too large), and invited all to attend the Community Meeting of the Committee to Reclaim our Neighborhoods, Wednesday, January 18th 7:00 p.m. in the National City Community Center, 140 E. 12th Street. Juanita Pinney, 2131 E. 1st Street, National City, stated that although she was a senior, she could not take advantage of the Silver Bag Trash Program due to the volume of trash she generated, however, she didn't mind paying (subsidizing) other seniors who could not afford to pay the regular fee. Closed Sessions were heard earlier, after City Council. CLOSED SESSIONS Conference with Legal Counsel -- Existing Litigation -- Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - National City Police Officers' Association, et al. v. City of National City, et al. Conference with Labor Negotiator -- Government Code Section 54957.6 -- Agency Negotiator: Roger DeFratis -- Employee Organization: National City Police Captain. Book 77/Page 18 01/17/95 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - January 24, 1995 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:40 p.m. N'll A1 I)U Xt CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting January 24, 1995. A--(--62-4AYOR 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.