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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 05-16 CC MINBook 77/Page 164 05/16/95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MAY 16, 1995 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:37 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Beauchamp. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Harter, 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 May 9. 1995 be approved. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. Absent: Beauchamp. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters deviated from the Agenda and requested Councilwoman Zarate introduce John Devore of Granger Junior High. Mr. Devore made a brief verbal presentation on how the video "National City Dream" came into being. Three of the students involved in the project, explained the process and their roles. The video was then shown. Book 77/Page 165 05/16/95 PRESENTATIONS (continued) Councilman Beauchamp arrived in the Council Chambers at 4:00 p.m. The Mayor then read into the record, the Proclamation proclaiming May 19, 1995 to be: "YOUNG AUTHORS OF NATIONAL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY" 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. Councilman Beauchamp arrived in the Council Chambers at 4:00 p.m. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. This Proclamation was heard earlier, during Presentations. The Proclamation proclaiming May 19, 1995 to be: "YOUNG AUTHORS OF NATIONAL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY." The Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 21, through May 27, 1995, to be: "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters who then presented it to City of National City Principal Engineer, Cameron Berkuti who accepted it in behalf of the American Public Works Association. Mr. Berkuti thanked the Mayor and Council for their support. The Proclamation proclaiming May 19, and May 20, 1995, to be: "VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DAYS" was read in its entirety by Mayor Waters who then presented it to a representative of the VFW #4360. Book 77/Page 166 05/16/95 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 95-63 through 95-66). Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, the Consent Resolutions be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C94-16) 1. Resolution No. 95-63. 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 ORDERS NO. 2-6 FOR THE STREET RESURFACING PROJECT." ACTION: Adopted. See above. TRAFFIC SIGN/SIGNAL ADMIN 1995 (801-4-6) 2. Resolution No. 95-64. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 016 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY - STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL - AID PROJECT NO. 11-5066 FOR THE FEDERAL AND STATE PARTICIPATION IN THE COST OF COORDINATING TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON 30TH STREET AND SWEETWATER ROAD." ACTION: Adopted. See above. COMMUNITY DEV/CONSOLIDATED PLAN (406-2-10) 3. Resolution No. 95-65. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE HUD CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE CDBG/HOME PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO FORWARD SAID PLAN TO HUD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 77/Page 167 05/16/95 CONTRACT (C92-29) 4. Resolution No. 95-66. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE - PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HONEYWELL, INC." 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. LABOR RELATIONS POA ADMIN 1995 (605-3-6) 5. Resolution No. 95-67. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE NATIONAL CITY POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997 AND AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE LITIGATION ENTITLED NATIONAL CITY POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION, ET AL. V. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, ET AL." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 95-67. Carried by unanimous vote. FINANCE/RELOCATION ADMIN (204-04-01) 6. Resolution No. 95-68. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REJECTING THE BID BY MERZ CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE TENANT IMPROVEMENTS - RELOCATION OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO READVERTISE A MODIFIED PROJECT." Book 77/Page 168 05/16/95 FINANCE/RELOCATION ADMIN (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 95-68. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 7. SUBJECT: Request by the Pilipino-American Community of National City to serve beer for a birthday party on May 27, 1995 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Multi -Cultural Community Center. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of the request with the serving only of beer, no sales. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #43. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $320,386.14 (Warrant Nos. 134267 through 134390) inclusive excepting none. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, 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. Book 77/Page 169 05/16/95 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 9. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - National Chamber of Commerce requests a TUP to conduct the Fourth Annual National City Heritage Days Auto Show in Kimball Park from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 1995. A waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit 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 Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 10. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - La Mesa R.V. Center, Inc. requests a TUP to conduct a recreational vehicle sale in the parking lot of Plaza Bonita from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on June 10, through June 14, 1995. A waiver of fees is also requested. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit 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 Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staffs recommendation, with exception to the request for waiver of fees which is denied. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 11. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit - Council of Pilipino-American Organizations of San Diego requests a TUP to conduct a parade and fair in celebration of Pilipine Independence. A waiver of fees is also requested. Book 77/Page 170 05/16/95 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the TUP application subject compliance with all conditions of approval and grant the request for a waiver of the $345 processing fee only, with the applicant to reimburse the City for the remaining $2,990 un-budgeted expenditures. TESTIMONY: Paul Ones, Chairman COPAO spoke in support of the request and answered questions of the Council. He stated that his organization would be agreeable to closing the event by 6:30 p.m. on Sunday evening and that they would not be using any of Kimball Park. He also stated that the $2,990 would be paid by noon on June 9, 1995 or the event would not be held. Sandy Ravelo, Event Chairwoman, answered questions of the Council. Bert Andrade, 1609 Casa Place, National City, responded to comments of the Council. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th St., National City, spoke in opposition to the request. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Amended motion by maker and second to include, on Sunday evening. the event is to end by 6:30 p.m. Carried by unanimous vote. PARKING DISTRICT ADMIN (801-1-1) 12. SUBJECT: Dissolvement of a portion of Parking District "H" - "D" Avenue from Plaza Boulevard to 12th Street. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requested direction from the City Council on the dissolvement of a portion of Parking District "H" - "D" Avenue from Plaza Boulevard to 12th Street. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the dissolvement of a portion of Parking District "H". Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. Book 77/Page 171 05/16/95 CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR Mayor Waters announced the dates and times his "State of the City Address" would be aired (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk); stated that the Chula Vista Econo Lube `N Tune proposed at the Southwest corner of E. 30th Street and North 2nd Avenue has been continued by the Chula Vista Design Review Committee to June 12, 1995, to allow the applicant time to address design concerns raised by both National City and Chula Vista Staff; read into the record a letter received from Assemblywoman Denise Moreno Ducheny thanking the Mayor and Council for their support of AB135 regarding vehicle registration fees (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and read into the record a letter from Assemblywoman Denise Moreno Ducheny regarding the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program and the Mortgage Revenue Bond Program which will be allowed to continue to be competitive with local programs and thanking the Council for their support thereof (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate requested Staff look into what policies other municipalities have with regards to public owned facility rentals. She requested a report be provided on the National City Community Center also inclusive of a breakdown of revenues generated; allowance of the serving of alcohol; police activities, etc. and expressed concerns for potential liability situations. Councilman Beauchamp thanked the Public Works Department for their quick action in the repair of a street light at 24th Street and Hoover Avenue. Vice Mayor Morrison commented that the Food 4 Less had been informed of their Conditional Use Permit provisions pertaining to delivery curfews and lot cleaning, etc.; requested the City Attorney look into the possibility of refunding the appeal fee for appeals which are upheld and inquired as to the status of the selection process for a new Police Chief. Book 77/Page 172 05/16/95 CITY COUNCIL (continued) Mayor Waters requested the Planning Director bring back recommendations for consideration with regards to the use of temporary signs throughout the City. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 5:20 p.m. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Richard Sherman, 1236 E. 16th Street, National City, representing the Citizens Patrol and the National City Crisis Team, invited all present to attend a fundraising breakfast this Saturday, May 20, 1995 at the Fire Station at 16th Street and "D" Avenue. Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, thanked the Council and Staff for their action to remedy a problem house in her neighborhood; invited all to attend the Committee to Reclaim Our Neighborhoods meeting in the National City Community Center on Wednesday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. to hear Dr. Jorge Pelayo of the South Bay Regional Recovery Center and stated that Thursday, the people from Virginia would be present for the PACE Program Workshop which is being held in the National City Community Center. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Pittman v. City of National City. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of holding the Closed Session per Government Code Section 54945.9(a). Carried by unanimous vote. Absent: Inzunza. Council Members left the Council Chambers at 5:25 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Book 77/Page 173 05/16/95 ROLL CALL Council Members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - May 23, 1995 - 7:00 P.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:01 p.m. C-)1:): &ILL C),S1.-trOi CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 23, 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.