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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 04-18 CC MINBook 77/Page 118 04/18/95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA APRIL 18, 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: Berkuti, Bolint, Daniels, Eiser, McCabe, 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 NOTE: Councilman Beauchamp requested the Minutes be amended to reflect that he had been named as "alternate" to the LAFCO Board. Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 11, 1995 be approved as amended. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Inzunza. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS (102-14-2) Mayor Waters read into the Record a letter from Chief of Police Reesor and City Manager Tom McCabe (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). He then presented a service pin and certificate to National City Police Detective James P. Dunn for twenty years of service. Officer Dunn thanked the Mayor and Council. Book 77/Page 119 04/18/95 PRESENTATIONS 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. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of Sunday, April 23 through Sunday, April 30, 1995, as the "DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE HOLOCAUST" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to the City Manager to forward to the appropriate people. The Proclamation proclaiming April 22, 1995, as the "EARTH DAY" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then gave it to the City Manager to forward to the appropriate people. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE (101-27-1) Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison, who stated that Mayor Waters recommended that Ms. Debra Landry be appointed to the Project Area Committee. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters administered the Oath of Office and presented a Certificate of Appointment to Ms. Landry. Book 77/Page 120 04/18/95 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS (continued) STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE (101-2-2) Mayor Waters recommended that Mr. Albert Keen be re -appointed to the Street Tree & Parkway Committee for a full term ending April 30, 1999. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Morrison turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/CONSOLIDATED PLAN (406-2-10) 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Community Development Block Grant/HOME 1995-96 Funding. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: The recommendation of the Housing and Community Development Committee is attached to the Agenda. TESTIMONY: Floyd Bailey, representing Project Read, 629 R Avenue, National City, spoke in support of their request for funds. Chris Moxon, South Bay Community Services, 315 4th Ave., Chula Vista, spoke in support of his organization's request. Veronica Enrique, National City New Beginnings, 1500 N Avenue, National City, spoke in support of their request and presented Council with a handout (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Kathy Smith, Citizens Patrol, 3400 E. 8th St., #217, National City, spoke in support of their request. Dolores Fincher, Crisis Team, 2131 E. 18th St., National City, spoke in support of their request. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to continue the Public Hearing to next week. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 121 04/18/95 CDC OWNED LAND/SALE (406-4-1) 2. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Sale of CDC Owned Property. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Mayor open the Public Hearing, take testimony from the public, close the Public Meeting and recommended that the Community Development Commission consider the disposition and Development Agreement. The Housing and Community Development Committee, the Planning Commission, and the CDC have approved the placement of the proposed home on the site. TESTIMONY: Executive Director of the Community Development Commission, Paul Desrochers, requested that the item be withdrawn. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, IQ withdraw the item. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 95-45 through 95-47). Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C95-12) 3. Resolution No. 95-45. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION AGREEMENT WITH FORTIS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TO PROVIDE A GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 77/Page 122 04/18/95 POLITICAL SUPPORT (102-4-1) 4. Resolution No. 95-46. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY SUPPORTING PROPOSED LEGISLATION, AB 1715 (GOLDSMITH), WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE CITIES I THE SAN DIEGO REGION TO SELF - CERTIFY THEIR HOUSING ELEMENTS." ACTION: Adopted. See above. GRANT/TDA/TRANSPORTATION DEV ACT FUNDS (206-4-9) 5. Resolution No. 95-47. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CLAIMS, AGREEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE RECEIPT OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996." ACTION: Adopted. See above. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C91-21) 6. Resolution No. 95-48. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PARATRANSIT REGULATIONS WITH THE SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize the City Manager to approve the contract for three (3) years through June 30, 1998. TESTIMONY: Barbara Lupro, MTDB, 1255 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 95-48. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 123 04/18/95 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL CODE 1995 (506-2-10) 7. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 7.06.010, 7.06.020, AND 7.06.030 OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1812, AND ADDING SECTIONS 7.06.070 THROUGH 7.06.100 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO ABANDONED BUILDINGS." WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS POLITICAL SUPPORT (102-4-1) CABLE TV RATE/REGULATIONS ADMIN 1995 (908-2-2) 8. SUBJECT: Letter from Cox Cable requesting support for state legislation (SB 623) regarding theft of cable service. TESTIMONY: Ted Uhler, 5159 Federal Blvd., San Diego, representing Cox Cable, spoke in support of the request. Randy Siegel, 5159 Federal Blvd., San Diego, representing Cox Cable, spoke in support of the request and responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of sending a letter of support for state legislation (SB 623). Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 9. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #39. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $2,048,997.29 (Warrant Nos. 133923 through 134023 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. r Book 77/Page 124 04/18/95 WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, 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. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 10. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Maytime Band Review Corporation requests a TUP to conduct the annual Maytime Band Review Parade and Awards Ceremony from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 1995. A waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the application for a TUP subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for waiver of the $345.00 processing fee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of staff's recommendations including a waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. LAND USE PLANNING/CITY OF CHULA VISTA (405-9-1) 11. SUBJECT: Report on Proposed Automotive Maintenance Facility on 30th Street and Edgemere Avenue, Chula Vista. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council consider project information and provide additional comments, if any, for transmittal to Chula Vista. TESTIMONY: Myrtle Rudesill, 1319 E. 30th St., National City, spoke in opposition to the facility. ACTION: No action was taken. Book 77/Page 125 04/18/95 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 1995 (414-01-10) 12. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 3-95 approving a Planned Development Permit for construction of two residential units on property developed with a single-family residence at 910 "N" Avenue. (Applicant: Alex C. Carolino) (Case File No. PD-1994-6). RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission decision to approve the application and recommended the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: Roy Stoker, 1323 E. 9th St., National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed project. Mildred Bundy, 903 M Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed project. John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed project. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to hold the item over for a Public Hearing within the next 30 days. Carried by unanimous vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/CONSOLIDATED PLAN (406-2-10) 13. SUBJECT: Consolidated Plan for CDBG and HOME Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council accept the plan for review. TESTIMONY: Executive Director Desrochers provided a brief overview of the staff report and responded to questions of the Council. Mr. Bridges, Cotton Beland Associates, Project Consultant, provided a brief summary of the DRAFT plan and responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: No action taken. Book 77/Page 126 04/18/95 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 14. SUBJECT: Use of Community Hall by Sweetwater High Boys Basketball for a banquet on Saturday, May 6, 1995 and waiver of fees. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the Council authorize the use and waive the fees. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of staff's recommendation including waiver of fees. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER City Manager McCabe noted for the record that on Agenda Item No. 10, Maytime Band Review, that although the staff report had a date of April 30th, the correct date, which Council approved, was for May 6th. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORTS (501-3-5) 15. SUBJECT: Closed Session Report Re: City of National City v. Pyreduct. 16. SUBJECT: Closed Session Report Re: Castro v. City of National City. 17. SUBJECT: Closed Session Report Re: Fuentes v. City of National City. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to accept and file the reports. Carried by unanimous vote. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR - No report. r Book 77/Page 127 04/18/95 CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Morrison requested staff look into the Food 4 Less site in Chula Vista/National City - people are using the median heading west to make u- turns and the trucks are turning left when exiting the rear of the building onto Sweetwater Road, both of which are creating potential danger. Councilman Inzunza requested an update on the report requested regarding advertisers on our city bus benches. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 5:55 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 5:57 p.m. Joel San Juan, SAMAHAN, 2743 Highland Ave., National City, spoke in support of their CDBG funding request and provided handouts to the Mayor and Council (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Mayor Waters read into the record a letter received from Robert Coons, Executive Director of USIAA, 431 N. Highland Ave., Suite C, National City, with regards to their request for CDBG funding. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, invited all present to attend their Committee to Reclaim Our Neighborhoods meeting tomorrow evening, Wednesday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the National City Community Center. Ms. Kirk then advised the Mayor that she would be re- applying for her position on the Housing and Community Development Committee. Robert Hoffman, 4218 47th St., # 11, San Diego, spoke in opposition to the MTDB Mission Valley Trolley extension. John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd St., National City, expressed his opinion on how the National City CDBG funds should be used within the city and not to provide duplicate services. Book 77/Page 128 04/18/95 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Ted Godshalk, 2143 Cleveland Avenue, National City, spoke in support of his request for CDBG funding for the creation of a Paradise Creek Educational Park and provided the Mayor and Council with a handout on the proposal (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Pittman v. City of National City. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Rattray v. City of National City. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(b), (c) - In the Matter of the Petition of the County of San Diego for Review of the February 10, 1994, Decision to Amend Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. 87-55, Issued by the Regional Water Quality control Board, San Diego Region - Duck Pond Site. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of holding the Closed Sessions under Government Code Sections 54956.9 (a), (b) & (c). Carried by unanimous vote. Council members left the Council Chambers at 6:09 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. City Attorney George Eiser gave a brief report on the item in compliance with the Brown Act (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Book 77/Page 129 04/18/95 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - April 25, 1995 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 7:31 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of April 25, 1995. lf%IAYOR 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.