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Home My WebLink About1995 03-07 CC MINBook 77/Page 74 03/07/95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 7, 1995 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples, Post. Others present: Daniels. 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 Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, the Minutes of the Adjourned Meetings of February 22, 23, and 24, 1995 and the Regular Meeting of February 28, 1995 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS PERSONNEL RECOGNITION/APPRECIATION (602-4-1) Mayor Waters presented Norma Urias, Secretary to the Mayor, with a gold pin for 10 years of service. Book 77/Page 75 03/07/95 Mayor Waters then requested Agenda Item No. 9 be heard at this time. SANDAG BUDGET ADMIN 1995 (105-1-7) 9. SUBJECT: Discussion of letter regarding Reimbursement Agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) for the Mission Valley West Project. TESTIMONY: Jack Limber, representing MTDB, presented Council with a handout (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk), provided a brief summary on the project and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in support of the project. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 95-32 and 95-33). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DENIALS 1995 (403-2-8) CUP TOJINO, JR. CUP-1994-15 (403-9-11) 1. Resolution No. 95-32. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT (KARAOKE) WITHIN A RESTAURANT AT 933 HARBISON AVENUE. APPLICANT: ALFONSO U. TOJINO, JR. CASE FILE NO. CUP-1994-15." ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 1995 (801-2-15) 2. Resolution No. 95-33. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF TWO ON -STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES AT 2130 EAST 8TH STREET, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 77/Page 76 03/07/95 NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C86-17) 3. Resolution No. 95-34. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN GOLF CORPORATION PERTAINING TO FEES AT THE GOLF COURSE." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Mr. Ricke Crochet, General Manager of the National City Golf Course, answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Beauchamp, in favor of Resolution No. 95-34. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C95-9) 4. Resolution No. 95-35. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROESLING NAKAMURA ARCHITECTS, INC. TO PREPARE CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR EL TOYON CENTER." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 95-35. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. Absent: None. Abstaining: None. Book 77/Page 77 03/07/95 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC REQUEST/COMPLAINT ADMIN(102-1-1) 5. SUBJECT: Letter from Sweetwater High School requesting approval to display art on City property. TESTIMONY: Tracy Toler, Art Instructor at Sweetwater High School, spoke in support of the request and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the concept with screening by Sweetwater High School and Anne Campbell, City Librarian. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) b. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #33. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $290,312.55 (Warrant Nos. 133437 through 133527 inclusive excepting 133503). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, 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. STREET SWEEPING REGULATIONS/POLICY/ ADMIN (903-3-5) 7. SUBJECT: Proposed street sweeping route changes. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the sweeping schedule revision essentially as shown on the attachment, with notification by door hangers for implementation in late May. TESTIMONY: Public Works Director Williams made a brief posterboard presentation and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 78 03/07/95 EQUIPMENT/DONATION OF (209-1-3) CONTRACT (C95-10) 8. SUBJECT: Agreement to provide a vehicle to the City for use by the Mayor. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City accept this donation of the use of a vehicle for the Mayor for a two-year period, and that the 1988 Chrysler be surrendered to Colonial Ford. TESTIMONY: Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th St., National City, made inquiry of the Council. Pam Kitchens, 2605 J Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor. 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 received from an applicant for employment addressed to Building & Safety Director Bouse (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk). He also read into the record the 19th Street right of way acquisition schedule, and reminded Council of the March 10, 1995, 4:30 p.m. POA Negotiation meeting. CITY COUNCIL Item No. 9 was heard earlier, after Mayor's Presentation. SANDAG BUDGET ADMIN 1995 (105-1-7) 9. SUBJECT: Discussion letter regarding Reimbursement Agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) for the Mission Valley West Project. Book 77/Page 79 03/07/95 CITY COUNCIL (continued) Councilwoman Zarate requested Staff contact Francis Sandoval with regards to her concerns on the speed of traffic between 20th Street and 23rd Street on Euclid Avenue, and a blind spot in front of the store at 18th Street and Lanoitan. Councilman Beauchamp stated that the new crossing was being put in by MTDB at Civic Center and the trolley crossing. He also stated that CalTrans had cleaned up the area they were using on Civic Center, under the bridge, and that he had donated 50 trees for planting at the old NELCO site which has been cleaned. Mayor Waters requested Staff look into complaints received on the construction at 4th and Harbison by Thelma Way, apparently the rain has made severe ruts in the roadway. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION: 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 Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, in favor of holding the Closed Sessions under Government Code jSections 54956.9(a) and 54957.6. Carried by unanimous vote. 1 Council Members left the Council Chambers at 5:20 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 6:01 p.m. Book 77/Page 80 03/07/95 ROLL CALL Council Members present: Beauchamp, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Inzunza. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to Executive Session regarding Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - National City Police Officer's Association, et al. v. City of National City, et al. on Friday, March 10, 1995 - 4:30 per. Next Regular City Council Meeting - March 14, 1995 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Inzunza. The meeting closed at 6:04 p.m. CITY CLER The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 14, 1995. 7- (4 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.