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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 06-06 CC MINBook 77/Page 185 06/06/95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JUNE 6,1995 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Inzunza. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, Myers, Peoples, Post. Councilman Inzunza arrived in the Council Chambers at 4:01 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by Assistant City Manager, Gerald J. Bolint 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 23, 1995 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Proclamations be read in their entirety. Carried by unanimous vote. The Proclamation proclaiming June 10 through June 12, 1995, to be: "PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL HERITAGE HOUSE DAYS" was read aloud by Mayor Waters who then presented it to Maureen Weisner, representing Paradise Valley Hospital, who thanked the Council for their support. Book 77/Page 186 06/06/95 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison, who stated that Mayor Waters had received a letter of resignation from Mr. Edward M. Pieters from the Project Area committee, the Street Tree Committee, and the Victoria Landing Committee. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Beauchamp, to accept the resignation of Ed Pieters with regrets. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Morrison also stated that Mayor Waters recommended that Ms. Zelva Moeser be re -appointed to the Library Board of Trustees for a full term ending June 30, 1998. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Zelva Moeser being re -appointed to the Library Board of Trustees. Carried by unanimous vote. City Clerk Peoples administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Moeser. Vice Mayor Morrison turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 1995 (414-1-10) 1. SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission's approval of 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. Continued from Council Meeting of 5/23/95. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurred with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the project. Book 77/Page 187 06/06/95 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 1995 (continued) TESTIMONY: Amato Teta, 1708 San Bernardino, Spring Valley, Project Architect, spoke in support of the project and answered questions of the City Council. Alex Carolino, 2840 Carmas Way, San Diego, property owner, responded to questions from the City Council. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the project. Anne Campbell, 1129 Mary Lane, National City, spoke in opposition to the project. Mildred Bundy, 903 M Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the project. Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. TESTIMONY: Planning Director Roger Post responded to questions of the City Council. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Waters, to deny the Planned Development Permit based upon the findings for denial included in the Agenda, and including the site not being adequate in size and shape, the use is not deemed essential and desirable for the public convenience and welfare, and specific concerns which would be included in addition to these that there is not sufficient usable open space on the site and the existing residence makes the site unworkable. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 95-72 through 95-75). NOTE: Councilman Beauchamp requested that Item Nos. 2 and 3, Resolution Nos. 95-72 and 95-73 be pulled. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Consent Resolutions (except Item Nos. 2 and 3, Resolution Nos. 95-72 and 95-73) be adopted by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 188 06/06/95 CONTRACT (C95-16) 4. Resolution No. 95-74. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL ROOFING COMPANY, INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL ROOFING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE LOCAL HISTORY ROOM RE -ROOFING PROJECT. (BUILDING DEPARTMENT SPEC. NO. 1544-94)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. VACATIONS 1995 (902-28-1) 5. Resolution No. 95-75. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ORDER TO VACATE AND CLOSE THE UNIMPROVED ALLEY BETWEEN "E" AND "F" AVENUES, EXTENDING 290 FEET SOUTH OF 18TH STREET. (CASE FILE NO. SC-1995-1)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C86-29) 2. Resolution No. 95-72. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR OPERATION OF NATIONAL CITY WHEELS." ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 95-72. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C95-15) 3. Resolution No. 95-73. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING MCR ELECTRICAL CON 1"RACTORS, INC. TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MCR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 94-9)." Book 77/Page 189 06/06/95 CONTRACT (continued) ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Waters, in favor of Resolution No. 95-73. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolutions be heard by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM (405-2-3) 6. Resolution No. 95-76. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM AND DESIGNATING HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM FOCUS AREA 1." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, submitted a speaker slip, but was not present when called upon. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 95-76. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 1995 (414-1-10) 7. Resolution No. 95-77. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR AN ADDITION TO A SHOPPING CENTER FOR A RESTAURANT, AND FOR THE SALE OF BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS WITHIN THE RESTAURANT AT 3030 PLAZA BONITA ROAD. APPLICANT: JOHN TARLOS. (CASE FILE NO. SC-1995-1)." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. Book 77/Page 190 06/06/95 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 1995 (continued) TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 95-77, with the suite number (1298) of the restaurant to be included in the resolution. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS ADMIN (904-1-1) 8. Resolution No. 95-78. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE USE OF UTILITY FUNDS FOR THE UNDERGROUND CONVERSION OF PRIVATE SERVICE LATERALS TO THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Resolution No. 95-78. Carried by unanimous vote. DEEDS AND EASEMENTS (D95-7) 9. Resolution No. 95-79. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A PROPOSED STORM DRAIN EASEMENT DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FROM NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDING AN EASEMENT ON LINCOLN ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROPERTY." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 95-79. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 191 06/06/95 CONTRACT (C90-26) 10. Resolution No. 95-80. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CARDBOARD RECYCLING PROGRAM AND APPROVING A TRASH SERVICE RATE CHANGE FOR EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the additional services, and approve the Resolution. TESTIMONY: Helen Adams, representing Deloitte & Touche LLP, responded to questions of the City Council. Steve South, General Manager of EDCO Disposal Corporation, responded to questions of the City Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 95-80. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters requested that an item pertaining to a furniture equipment purchase be brought onto the Agenda, as the need to take action arose after the posting of the agenda. 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. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE ADMIN (209-1-1) 10.a. Resolution No. 95-81. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO OFFICE FURNITURE NETWORKING FOR FURNISHINGS FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT." RECOMMENDATION: In concurrence with the Purchasing Agent, staff recommended that the award be made to Office Furniture Networking. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 95-81. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 192 06/06/95 WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 11. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #45. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $225,676.44 (Warrant Nos. 134507 through 134572 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. WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 12. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #46. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $312,991.66 (Warrant Nos. 134574 through 134645 inclusive excepting none). 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. COUNCIL POLICY ADMIN (102-13-1) 13. SUBJECT: Review of City Policies Regarding Serving/Selling Alcohol in City Facilities. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council provide direction. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, h re mil be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. Book 77/Page 193 06/06/95 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 14. SUBJECT: Request from the Committee to Reclaim Our Neighborhoods for use of the entire hall of the Community building on June 22 and 23 in connection with the PACE Program, and waiver of fees. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the use of the Community Building and waive fees. TESTIMONY: Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke in support and provided Council with an itinerary of the events scheduled to take place. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 15. SUBJECT: Request for use of the Community building by Sweetwater High Associated Student Body for a class of '95 Recognition Brunch on Wednesday, June 14, 1995, and waiver of fees. NOTE: Mayor Waters announced that this item had been pulled, as the event was canceled. FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMIN (305-1-1) 16. SUBJECT: Request for Public Fireworks Display Permit by the National City Lions Club. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Fireworks Display Permit. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE & PARKWAY COMMITTEE ORG (101-2-2) 17. SUBJECT: Street Tree Committee Minutes. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the Street Tree Committee Minutes. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of approval of the Minutes. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 194 06/06/95 LAND USE PLANNING/MULTIPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM (MSCP) (405-9-2) 18. SUBJECT: Report on the Draft Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council file the report; or direct staff to prepare a letter transmitting comments to the City of San Diego. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 6:23 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 6:25 p.m. TESTIMONY: Rick Alexander and Paul Fisk, representing the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP), responded to questions of the City Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, to refer the item back to staff for further study. Carried by unanimous vote. LAND USE CODE AMENDMENTS ADMIN (405-6-1) 19. SUBJECT: Report on use of banners as temporary signs. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council consider the report and provide direction to staff. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to refer this item to the Planning Commission to draft banner regulations. Administrative fee, deadline deposit, and design guidelines to be considered. The Fee Committee also to review. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 19 ADMIN (904-1-5) UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS ADMIN (904-1-1) 20. SUBJECT: Status Report on Utility Underground Conversion Projects, Civic Center Drive from I-5 to National City Boulevard, (District No. 19) and the reprioritization of underground districts. f Book 77/Page 195 06/06/95 UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 19 ADMIN (continued) UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS ADMIN RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council reprioritize the underground districts as follows: Drop Division Street to 5th place and bump District 17, 16, and 18 up. NOTE: Councilwoman Zarate stated that she would be abstaining on Item 4 (District #16) as she owns property which abuts the area. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staffs recommendation for reprioritization. Carried by unanimous vote, except District #16 carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None: Abstaining: Zarate. BUDGET FY 95-96 (206-1-11) 21. SUBJECT: Finance Committee Meeting for the 1995-96 Preliminary Budget Review. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council set the review of the City's Preliminary Budget for Friday, June 16, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to set the Meeting for Friday, June 16, 1995 at 12:00 noon. COUNCIL MEETINGS REGS/SCH ADMIN (102-7-1) 22. SUBJECT: Post -Budget City Council Recess. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council establish the post -budget City Council recess as June 27, the Tuesday before and July 11, the Tuesday after Independence Day. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staffs recommendation of June 27, the Tuesday before and July 11, the Tuesday after Independence Day. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 196 06/06/95 CITY ACQUISITION/PROPERTY ADMIN (1001-1-6) 23. SUBJECT: Negotiations for purchase of real property at 522 West 8th Street. NOTE: City Attorney George Eiser stated that this was a companion item for the Closed Session, an information item only, no action required. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE ADMIN (209-1-1) 24. SUBJECT: Request for sole source procurement authorization for Cushman Scooter Engine. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve this Sole Source procurement in excess of $4,000. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the sole source procurement of the replacement of the engine. Carried by unanimous vote. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE ADMIN (209-1-1) 25. SUBJECT: Request for authorization of sole source purchase of two defibrillator units for Laerdal Medical Corporation. RECOMMENDATION: In concurrence with the Purchasing Agent, staff recommended Council approval of this sole source purchase. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the request. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. Book 77/Page 197 06/06/95 MAYOR Mayor Waters read into the record a "Desert Line" update by SANDAG (copy on file in the office of the City Clerk) on the cost of reopening the Desert Line for freight railroad service and the economic viability. The Desert Line is a segment of the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Company which is owned by MTDB. The SANDAG report estimates reopening costs at approximately $19 million. CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Zarate made inquiry regarding the Plaza Boulevard median planter near I-805 which is in need of weeding. METROPOLITAN TRANSIT BOARD ADMIN (101-14-1) 26. SUBJECT: MTDB Rate Increase. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the proposed increase. Amended motion by maker and second to hold the item over for one week. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Morrison. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, made inquiry regarding who is responsible to maintain the property across from Las Palmas Elementary School, along the freeway fence. CLOSED SESSIONS CLOSED SESSION Conference with Real Property negotiator - Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: 522 West 8th Street, National City. Negotiating parties: A. Rios, Jr. and Carmen Villegas Iseman. Under negotiation: Price, terms of payment. Book 77/Page 198 06/06/95 CLOSED SESSION (continued) ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of holding the Closed Session per Government Code Section 54956.8 Carried by unanimous vote. Council Members left the Council Chambers at 7:45 p.m. Council Members returned to the Council Chambers at 8:17 p.m. ROLL CALL Council Members present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, to adjourn to a Joint City Council/Community Development Commission Meeting - June 13, 1995 - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 8:18 p.m. 6�t; QdA CITY CLEI K The foregoing minutes were approved at the Joint Council/Community Development Commission Meeting of June 13, 1995. A4 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.