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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 02-07 CC MINBook 77/Page 29 02/07/95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 7, 1995 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: 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 Inzunza, seconded by Morrison the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 24, 1995 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (101-4-1) Mayor Waters recommended that Mr. Charles Heck be appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee for a term ending December 31, 1997. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Mayors' recommendation to appoint Mr. Heck. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 30 02/07/95 PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE (101-27-1) Mayor Waters recommended that Mr. Wayne Loney be appointed to the Project Area Committee. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Mr. Loney. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Peoples then administered the Oaths of Office to Mr. Heck and Mr. Loney, and presented them with Certificates of Appointment. City Engineer Myers informed Mr. Heck that his first Traffic Safety Committee meeting was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, February 8, 1995 and presented him with his first Traffic Safety Committee meeting agenda. VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (101-1-1) Vice Mayor Morrison introduced Ms. Marvis A. Goins, 131 N. Highland Avenue, National City, who explained her interest in serving on a Board or Commission, and answered questions of the Council. Vice Mayor Morrison left the Council Chambers at 4:15 p.m. Vice Mayor Morrison returned to the Council Chambers at 4:19 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/LANDSCAPE DISTRICT 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8) 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - (A) Formation of Landscape District Number 1 (Mile of Cars) and (B) Levy of Assessments for Costs of Maintenance. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council conduct the Public Hearing according to the "Order of Procedure" attached to the Agenda. Book 77/Page 31 02/07/95 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/LANDSCAPE DISTRICT 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8) (continued) TESTIMONY: Mark Greene, 1807 National City Blvd., National City, owner of Lucky Motors, stated he was not opposed to the proposed assessment district, but to the method of calculating the fee. Greg Adams, 2601 National City Blvd., National City, representing the Mile of Cars Association, responded to comments made by Mr. Greene and spoke in support of the proposed assessment district. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to bring Agenda Item No, 8, Resolution No. 95-15 forward by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Agenda Item No. 8, Resolution No. 95-15 was heard at this time. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/LANDSCAPE DISTRICT 1 (MILE OF CARS) (406-2-8) 8. Resolution No. 95-15. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ORDERING WORK, FORMING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the resolution to implement the formation of the Landscape Maintenance District. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 95-15. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 32 02/07/95 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 95-9 through 95-14). NOTE: Vice Mayor Morrison requested Agenda Item No. 4, Resolution No. 95-11 be pulled. Mayor Waters requested Agenda Item No. 7, Resolution No. 95-14 be pulled from the Agenda. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Consent Resolutions (except Resolution Nos. 95-11 and 95-14) be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C94-7) 2. Resolution No. 95-9. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE 8TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 94-1)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. ZONE VARIANCE (409-1-19) 3. Resolution No. 95-10. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A ZONE VARIANCE TO ALLOW A 3,943 SQ. FT. PARCEL IN LIEU OF THE 5,000 SQ. FT. MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE REQUIRED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GROVE AND EAST 20TH STREETS. APPLICANT: KENNETH E. HARGRAVE. CASE FILE NO. Z-1994-8." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C95-2) 5. Resolution No. 95-12. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING JOHN C. HENBERGER COMPANY TO BE THE LOWEST BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHN C. HENBERGER COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF STREET NAME SIGNS AND HARDWARE." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 77/Page 33 02/07/95 BUDGET TRANSFERS 1995 (206-2-10)/FIRE DEPT ADMIN (305-1-1) 6. Resolution No. 95-13. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO CONDUCT AIR TESTING AND SYSTEM DESIGN." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C95-3) 4. Resolution No. 95-11. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING STANDARD FUSEE COMPANY TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STANDARD FUSEE COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF FUSEES (ROAD FLARES)." ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 95-11. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C95-4) 7. Resolution No. 95-14. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND COMMANDER, NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, FOR RECIPROCAL FIRE FIGHTING ASSISTANCE." ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 95-14, Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 34 02/07/95 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (continued) Agenda Item No. 8 was heard earlier, after Public Hearing. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/LANDSCAPE DISTRICT 1/MILE OF CARS (406-2-8) 8. Resolution No. 95-15. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ORDERING WORK, FORMING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT." CONTRACT (C95-5) 9. Resolution No. 95-16. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE HEARTLAND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AUTHORITY FOR FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCHING." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of National City and the Heartland Communications Facility Authority for dispatch services. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 95-16. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C86-2) 10. Resolution No. 95-17. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY TERMINATING THE JOINT DISPATCHING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the resolution as presented. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 95-17. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 35 02/07/95 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, the Ordinance be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1995 (506-2-10) CODE ENFORCEMENT/GRAFFITI ERADICATION (401-1-2) 11. Ordinance No. 95-2091. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 94-2074, AMENDING SECTIONS 10.54.010 AND 10.54.070 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING SECTIONS 10.54.090 AND 10.54.092 TO THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the ordinance be enacted. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded Inzunza, in favor of Ordinance No. 95-2091. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 12. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #28. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $136,398.31 (Warrant Nos. 133056 through 133113 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $410,653.68. 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: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. Book 77/Page 36 02/07/95 WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 13. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #29. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $174,561.80 (Warrant Nos. 133115 through 133175 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: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. MUNICIPAL CODE 1995 (506-2-10) 14. SUBJECT: Review of new State Legislation prohibiting smoking in enclosed places of employment and of National City regulations pertaining to smoking (National City Municipal Code Chapter 9.36). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council provide direction to staff on amendment of Municipal Code. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, for Staff to proceed with the repeal of National Ci y Municipal Code Section 9.36 and bring back an Ordinance designating the County Health Officer as the enforcing authority. Carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 5:07 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 5:09 p.m. PARKING ADMIN 1995 (801-02-15) 15. SUBJECT: Report to review the Civil procedure for contesting parking citation penalties established under State Law (AB408). RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested City Council direction. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staff Option 1. Carried by unanimous vote. k Book 77/Page 37 02/07/95 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 16. SUBJECT: Use of large room at Community Center by Committee to Reclaim our Neighborhoods and Waiver of Fees. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the use of the large room and waive the fees. NOTE: Councilwoman Zarate stated she would be abstaining from voting on this item as she is a member of the committee. TESTIMONY: Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke in support of the request and provided the Mayor, Council and Staff with invitations to the event. (Copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the request including the waiver of fees. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Zarate. FIREWORKS/REGULATION OF (305-1-1) 17. SUBJECT: Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Public Fireworks Display. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be received and filed. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the rem be accepted and filed. Carried by unanimous vote. LABOR RELATIONS CITY CLERK (605-09-01) 18. SUBJECT: Proposal to define and divide the City Clerk's duties into two categories. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended Council accept the proposal. TESTIMONY: Alda West, 315 E. Third Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposal. Kathy Smith, 3028 E. 1lth Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposal. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to lay the item over for two weeks for Staff to bring a report back. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 38 02/07/95 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 19. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - R. V. Peddler. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and deny the request for waiver of the $345.00 processing fee. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, in favor of Staff's recommendation with the denial of the request for waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters reminded the Council to clear their calendars for Wednesday February 22nd through Friday February 24th for the mediation with Judge Greer on the POA. He also commented on the new Security Office at Plaza Bonita. CITY COUNCIL Councilman Inzunza made inquiry of Staff regarding what procedures were established to repair vandalized bus benches throughout the City. Freddy Rios, Manager of National City Transit, explained current procedure. Mayor Waters expressed his opinion on an advice letter received from the FPPC with regards to two members of the PAC. Councilman Beauchamp requested an Executive Session on next Tuesdays Council Agenda to discuss the litigation on the Marina project. Book 77/Page 39 02/07/95 COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS/SCH ADMIN (102-5-1) 20. SUBJECT: Council Meetings/CDC Meetings. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended City Council direction. General discussion ensued. Councilmembers Beauchamp and Inzunza spoke in support of the proposal. Vice Mayor Morrison and Councilwoman Zarate spoke in opposition to the proposal. TESTIMONY: Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposal. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposal. Ray Duke, 936 "C" Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposal. ACTION: No action taken. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, spoke in support of keeping the number of monthly Council Meetings at four. Mr. Dickson then expressed his concern with the need for code enforcement action at 1604 Prospect Street as well as the sale of vehicles on front lawns throughout the City. Assistant City Attorney Linda Harter advised all present that an arraignment date of March 14, 1995 had been set for the property at 1601 Prospect. Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City, representing Citizens Patrol, advised the Council of a letter his group had received from a lady who was having problems in her apartment complex, requested increased enforcement on street vendors and yard sales. Book 77/Page 40 02/07/95 Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 6:48 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 6:50 p.m. National City Police Chief Kent Reesor responded to questions and concerns of the public and Council. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, expressed concerns she had received from citizens with regards to the detouring of cruising vehicles through the neighborhoods rather than to the freeways. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Labor Negotiator - Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Roger DeFratis - Employee Organization: National City Police Captain. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to hold the Closed Session under Government Code Section 54957.6. Carried by unanimous vote. Council left the Council Chambers at 7:04 p.m. Council returned to the Council Chambers at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Absent: Zarate. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Morrison, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - February 14, 1995 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Zarate. ADJOURNMENT (continued) The meeting closed at 7:26 p.m. Book 77/Page 41 02/07/95 1 MI am.v-x.- CITY CLEF The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of February 14, 1995. ,igg#-yee ,e-J--2,---- 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.