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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 05-09 CC MINBook 77/Page 157 05/09/95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 9, 1995 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 7:00 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 Zarate, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 1995 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 15-20, 1995 to be: "WEEK OF THE CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters, who then presented it to Lisa Munoz, representative of the San Diego Childcare Recognition Event. Ms. Munoz thanked the Council for their support. Book 77/Page 158 05/09/95 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS- INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE (101-27-1) BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1) Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison, who introduced Ms. Betty L. McCoy, 936 A Avenue, National City and Mr. Thomas P. Barnicle, 1415 D Avenue, Apt. 813, National City, who each explained their interest in serving on various Boards and Commissions, and answered questions of the council. Vice Mayor Morrison turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolutions be heard by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING ADMIN 1995 (801-02-15) 1. Resolution No. 95-60. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF ONE ON -STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AT 1943 "A" AVENUE, NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize the installation of a Disabled Person's Parking space at 1943 "A". TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 95-60. Carried by unanimous vote. SOLID WASTE/ADMIN (911-1-8) 2. Resolution No. 95-61. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REGARDING REQUEST FOR ELIMINATION OF SHREDDING REQUIREMENT FROM THE SAN MARCOS LANDFILL PERMIT." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the proposed Resolution. Book 77/Page 159 05/09/95 SOLID WASTE/ADMIN (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of Resolution No. 95-61. Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCE - INVESTMENTS/POLICY (204-2-1) 3. Resolution No. 95-62. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY INVESTMENT POLICY." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution approving the updated policy for inclusion in the policy Manual and amend the investment policy adopted by Council on October 23, 1990. TESTIMONY: George Hood, City Treasurer, 1521 E. 22nd Street, National City, responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 95-62. Carried by unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 4. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #42. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $192,844.57 (Warrant Nos. 134188 through 134265 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $408,965.59. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, 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. Mayor Waters noted that AB 82 which the Council had supported had been passed unanimously by the Assembly Local Government Committee. Book 77/Page 160 05/09/95 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (403-10-2) 5. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision - Planning Commission Resolution No. 6-95 approving a Conditional Use Permit for a pump station at the northwest corner of Lanoitan Avenue and 18th Street. (Applicant: Sweetwater Authority) (Case File No. CUP-1995-1) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the Planning Commission decision to approve the application and recommended the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, the Notice of Decision be filed Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C92-29) 6. SUBJECT: Amendment to Honeywell Energy Conservation Contract (Additional Service Requirement). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council authorize the Mayor to sign amendment to contract. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Mayor Waters stated that a request had been received to lay this item over for one week to obtain additional information. SEWER CAPACITY/FEES ADMIN (906-1-4) 7. SUBJECT: Delayed Sewer Billings RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that billing be deferred by approximately one month. TESTIMONY: Public Works Director Williams responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of billing right away with no delay. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) Mayor Waters stated that an item from PACNC requesting to serve alcohol had been received after the posting of the agenda with a need to take action as the events will occur prior to the next Council Meeting. Book 77/Page 161 05/09/95 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (continued) ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to bring the item onto the Agenda as the need to take action arose after the posting of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. TESTIMONY: Bert Andrade, Building Manager of PACNC, 1609 Casa Place, National City, responded to questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the requests to serve, not sell, cocktails, beer & wine at the events scheduled for 5-13-95 only. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Eiser reported that the Assistant City Attorney and Code Conformance Officer had been successful in court with regards to the continuing garage sales being held in the 400 block of Division Street. He then reported that the Memorandum of Understanding for the Police Officers Association had been signed and would be placed on next weeks Agenda for Council approval. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters added comment on the Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding; read a letter from State Senator Steve Peace on the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program into the record (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk); read a letter from the Governor's Office regarding approval from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for a Transportation Enhancement Activities project that would acquire the historic National City Depot into the record (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and spoke regarding the first quarter tax report as compared to last years first quarter and the increases being seen. Book 77/Page 162 05/09/95 MAYOR (continued) Mayor Waters then called on National City Port Commissioner Jess Van Deventer who was present in the audience. Mr. Van Deventer presented the Council with America's Cup T-shirts and encouraged them to attend this Saturday's event. He then stated that the Port had approved the study with MTDB on the train tracks to Imperial Beach and commented that they had discussed the expansion of the San Diego Convention Center at this afternoons meeting but did not vote on any additional funding allocations. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 7:26 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 7:27 p.m. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate made inquiry of the City Engineer with regards to the handicapped signage in the Fedco parking lot and expressed concerns that it encourages the parking over the handicapped access ramp. Councilman Beauchamp thanked City Engineer Myers for his role as Maytime Band Review Chairman; requested comment from the Police Chief on the Highland Avenue cruising abatement efforts; commented on the transient abatement action being taken by both National City and Chula Vista at the 35th Street bridge and inquired of the Planning Director on the status of the proposed Chula Vista Econo-Lube at Sweetwater and Edgemere. Vice Mayor Morrison added comment on the Highland Avenue cruising abatement; commended the Police Department and Public Works Department for their role and cooperative effort in barricading the streets; spoke regarding his involvement in getting the City of Chula Vista to do sweeps of the area from Edgemere to the 35th Street bridge and requested that a representative of the National City Planning Department be present tomorrow evening at the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission meeting where the proposed Econo-Lube will be discussed. Book 77/Page 163 05/09/95 COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS/SCH ADMIN (102-5-1) 8. SUBJECT: Request to Adjourn City Council meeting to May 16, 1995 at 3:30 p.m. to view video, "National City Dream" which was produced by Granger Junior High School students. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to support Councilwoman Zarate's request at the end of the Agenda. Carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, provided a letter from her neighborhood requesting assistance with a house at 540 E. 1st Street (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk: File # 102-1-1). She then expressed concerns with recent installations of public telephones. Everett Dickson, 2745 E. 14th Street, National City, expressed his opinion on the allowing of alcohol to be served in public buildings. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Pittman v. City of National City. NOTE: City Attorney Eiser requested the Closed Session be withdrawn. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - May 16, 1995 - 3:30 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:50 p.m. CITY CLER Book 77/Page 164 05/09/95 ADJOURNMENT (continued) The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 16, 1995. 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.