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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 07-18 CC MINBook 77/Page 234 07-18-95 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA JULY 18, 1995 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:03 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Beauchamp, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Absent: Inzunza. 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. Councilman Inzunza arrived in the Council Chambers at 4:05 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 16, 1995, and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 20. 1995 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS Mayor Waters called on Captain Isaac Hollis, his family, Fire Chief Kimball and the Platoon Commanders to join him in front of the dais. The Mayor then read the findings of the Board of Merit into the Record (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The Platoon Commanders then assisted the Fire Chief with the Medal of Valor presentation to Captain Hollis. A hand salute was then given to Captain Hollis who returned the hand salute. The Mayor then presented the Captain with a City Plaque and a Golden Key to the City. The City Council congratulated the Captain who was then given a standing ovation by those present. Book 77/Page 235 07-18-95 PRESENTATIONS NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION PROGRAM (604-2-2) Mayor Waters requested that Acting Police Chief Deese introduce his department's newest employee. Officer Susanna Hernandez was requested to stand before the City Council, in the view of the general public, and the Mayor welcomed her and introduced her to all who were present. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Morrison. PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE (101-27-1) Vice Mayor Morrison stated that Mayor Waters had recommended the appointment of Residential Tenant Dorothy Ellis and Residential -Owner Occupant Marie Prochaska to the Project Area Committee. It was noted that the procedure for appointment to the Project Area Committee required prior approval by the Committee. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Beauchamp, to recommend the appointment of Residential Tenant Dorothy Ellis and Residential -Owner Occupant Marie Prochaska to the Project Area Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. Vice Mayor Morrison turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. PUBLIC HEARINGS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1995 (406-1-10) 1. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - To consider the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Funds. NOTE: Notice of Public Hearing and Proof of Publication are on file in the office of the Community Development Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council take testimony, close the Public Hearing, and consider the Resolution. Book 77/Page 236 07-18-95 NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (continued) TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke in opposition to the proposed reallocation of CDBG funds to Project Read. Anne Campbell, 1129 Mary Lane, National City, responded to the misconceptions stated by Mr. Hernandez, spoke in support of the proposed reallocation and responded to questions of the Council. John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, made inquiry as to the use of the funds by the program. ACTION: Mayor Waters declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Waters requested Agenda Item No. 15, Resolution No. 95-113, be heard at this time. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1995 (406-1-10) 15. Resolution No. 95-113. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE REALLOCATION OF CDBG AND HOME FUNDS." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 95-113. Carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Waters requested Agenda Item No. 28 be heard at this time. ELECTION PROPOSED/SPECIAL /"CARDROOMS" (505-4-7) 28. SUBJECT: Reaffirmation of the position of prior City Council and the 1992 majority popular vote against the legalization of cardroom casinos in National City. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed his views in opposition to any casino in National City. Book 77/Page 237 07-18-95 ELECTION PROPOSED/SPECIAL /"CARDROOMS" (continued) TESTIMONY: John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, expressed his views in opposition to any casino in National City. Louise Martin, 1527 E. 15th Street, National City, expressed her views in opposition to any casino in National City. ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, that the City Council and the City of National City not support or endorse any card room casino in National City. Carried by unanimous vote. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 95-100 through 95-111). NOTE: Consensus of the Council was to pull Agenda Item Nos. 3, 5, 8 and 10 (Resolution Nos. 95-101, 95-103, 95-106 and 95- 108). Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Consent Calendar (except Agenda Item Nos. 3. 5, 8, and 10). Carried by unanimous vote. DEEDS AND EASEMENTS (D95-6) STREET DEDICATING/NAMING 1995 (903-11-10) 2. Resolution No. 95-100. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM CARLOS VASQUEZ, DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF A GRANT DEED AND DEDICATING AND NAMING A PARCEL OF LAND AT 1022 E. 8TH STREET (A.P.N. 556-521-03)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C95-6) 4. Resolution No. 95-102. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FLASHING BEACONS FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS. (ENGINEERING SPEC. 94-16)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Ir- Book 77/Page 238 07-18-95 BUDGET FY95-96 (206-1-11) 6. Resolution No. 95-104. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96." ACTION: Adopted. See above. BOARD OF PORT COMM/NATIONAL CITY PORT CIP (701-5-2) 7. Resolution No. 95-105. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C94-15) 9. Resolution No. 95-107. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OF THE TERM OF THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND CONSTRUCTION ELECTRONICS INCORPORATED." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C94-20) 11. Resolution No. 95-109. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR JOINT FUNDING OF THE J.O.G./SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 77/Page 239 07-18-95 GRANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT (302-1-2) 12. Resolution No. 95-110. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SUBMIT A SERIOUS VIOLENT JUVENILE OFFENDER PROPOSAL TO OCJP AND TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED GRANT DOCUMENTS." ACTION: Adopted. See above. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE ADMIN (209-1-1) 13. Resolution No. 95-111. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO PURCHASE A SEWER T.V. CAMERA FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH BIDDING PROCEDURES." ACTION: Adopted. See above. SEWER CONSTRUCTION/MAINT ADMIN 1995 (906-1-2) 3. Resolution No. 95-101. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING SCW CONTRACTING TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SCW CONTRACTING FOR THE SEWER REPAIR PROJECT, FY 1995-96. (ENGINEERING SPEC. 95-2)." NOTE: City Engineer Myers requested that this item be pulled. CONTRACT (C95-23) 5. Resolution No. 95-103. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN BOB WILSON AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY." TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council regarding the proposed agreement. Book 77/Page 240 07-18-95 CONTRACT (continued) TESTIMONY: Mayor Waters read into the record a letter received from Assemblywoman Denise Moreno Ducheny regarding SB 602 (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). ACTION: Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 95-103. Carried by unanimous vote. PERSONNEL POSITIONS NEW & RECLASSIFICATIONS (604-1-1) 8. Resolution No. 95-106. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR A POSITION OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST AND APPROVING THE SALARY RATE FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION AT RANGE 109 AND FILLING OF THE POSITION." ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of Resolution No. 95-106L Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT C90-34) 10. Resolution No. 95-108. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO PHOTORADAR SERVICE CONTRACT." ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 95-108. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, the Non Consent Resolutions be read by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 77/Page 241 07-18-95 UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 19 (904-1-5) 14. Resolution No. 95-112. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ESTABLISHING DATES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO BE READY TO RECEIVE UNDERGROUND SERVICE AND REMOVAL OF POLES AND OVERHEAD WIRES WITHIN DISTRICT 19 (CIVIC CENTER DRIVE UTILITY CONVERSION FROM NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD TO I-5)." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution establishing dates for property owners to be ready to receive underground service and for the removal of poles and overhead wire. NOTE: Councilman Beauchamp noted for the record that he was no relation to property owner Allen B. Beauchamp. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Consensus of the Council was to lay this item over for 2 weeks. The following item was heard earlier, after Agenda Item No. 1, Public Hearing. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMIN 1995 (406-1-10) 15. Resolution No. 95-113. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE REALLOCATION OF CDBG AND HOME FUNDS." CONTRACT (C95-24) 16. Resolution No. 95-114. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DECLARING A & B LANDSCAPING TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH A & B LANDSCAPING FOR THE LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ON EUCLID AVENUE FROM 16TH TO 22ND STREETS. (ENGINEERING SPEC. NO. 94-4)." Book 77/Page 242 07-18-95 CONTRACT (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council adopt the Resolution awarding the contract for the landscape improvements on Euclid Avenue from 16th to 22nd streets to A & B Landscaping for $9,900.00. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the Council on the status of the prior landscaping in the area. ACTION: Moved by Zarate, seconded by Waters, in favor of Resolution No. 95-114. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: Beauchamp. Abstaining: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (411-1-7) 17. Ordinance No. 95-2095. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." NOTE: City Attorney Eiser made a statement regarding those Commission/City Council members who will be abstaining from participation in the meeting and consideration of the Ordinance due to a potential conflict of interest. TESTIMONY: Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, expressed his opinion on redevelopment. ACTION: Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of Ordinance No. 95-2095. Carried by the following vote, to - wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Beauchamp, Zarate. Absent: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS (203-3-9) 18. Letter from Tamar Finbeg requesting a beer and wine license for his restaurant Max Restaurant of Manila. Book 77/Page 243 07-18-95 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS (continued) TESTIMONY: Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke in opposition to the request. Mr. Bernard Finberg, owner of the Old Schoolhouse Square, spoke in support of the request. NOTE: Planning Director Post stated that since the facility is less than 660 feet from a school, the current code strictly prohibited the requested license. ACTION: No action taken. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-9) 19. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #49. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $308,451.28 (Warrant Nos. 134821 through 134928 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, 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 1995 (202-1-9) 20. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #50. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $152,801.13 (Warrant Nos. 134930 through 134982 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $407,356.48. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, 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 244 07-18-95 WARRANT REGISTERS 1994 (202-1-10) 21. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #O1. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $256,036.89 (Warrant Nos. 134984 through 135069 inclusive excepting none). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, 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 (202-1-10) 22. SUBJECT: Warrant Register #02. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $332,747.25 (Warrant Nos. 135071 through 135129 inclusive excepting none) and Certification of Payroll in the amount of $429,059.57. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza, 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. Councilman Inzunza left the Council Chambers at 6:07 p.m. Councilman Inzunza returned to the Council Chambers at 6:09 p.m. CABLE TV RATE/REGULATIONS ADMIN (908-2-2) 23. SUBJECT: Status Report Regarding Cox Communications Basic Rate Refunds and Adjustments and the Cable Rate Regulation Process. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council accept and file the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the report be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. Book 77/Page 245 07-18-95 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 24. SUBJECT: Saint Mary's Fall Festival. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council approve the application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to compliance with all conditions of approval and deny the request for waiver of the $345.00 processing fee. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 1995 (203-1-11) 25. SUBJECT: National City Neighborhood Watch. 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: Moved by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of Staff's recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. LAND USE PLANNING/CITY OF CHULA VISTA (405-9-1) 26. SUBJECT: Report on a sewer connection to the National City Sewer for a proposed Econo Lube'N'Tune automobile maintenance facility in the City of Chula Vista. (Econo Lube'N'Tune, Inc. - Southwest corner 30th Street and N. 2nd Avenue). A draft agreement is attached to this report for the City Council's review and comment. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council file the report. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor. Carried by unanimous vote. POLITICAL SUPPORT (102-4-1) 27. SUBJECT: Consider joining Amicus Curiae Brief in Loder v. City of Glendale. Book 77/Page 246 07-18-95 POLITICAL SUPPORT (continued) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that Council direct the City Attorney whether to join brief. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Moved by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, direct the City Attorney to join brief. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. MAYOR NATIONAL CITY TRANSIT/AUDIT REPORT (805-1-5) Mayor Waters read into the record findings of the Auditor on National City Transit (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item No. 28 was heard earlier, after Public Hearing. ELECTION PROPOSED/SPECIAL /"CARDROOMS"(505-4-7) 28. SUBJECT: Reaffirmation of the position of prior City Council and the 1992 majority popular vote against the legalization of cardroom casinos in National City. Councilwoman Zarate commended and thanked Assistant Community Development Director Dave Sheldon and City Clerk Lori Peoples for their hard work on Christmas In July. She also thanked the Mayor and her Council colleagues for their vote against the casino. Vice Mayor Morrison provided an update on the "Trash Issue" and the stopping of the County and their proposed rate increase. Book 77/Page 247 07-18-95 CITY COUNCIL (continued) Councilman Beauchamp pointed out that National City Transit is a private enterprise and commended them for a job well done; spoke regarding his representation at the MTDB groundbreaking for the Mission Valley line to the stadium; and requested that Mayor and Council attendance at various functions as City representatives be indicated on a calendar in the Council office area to keep everyone informed. Councilman Inzunza commented on rumors being spread that the Council was trying to stop the rebuilding of St. Anthony's. Planning Director Post provided comment on the support actions the City could take in compliance with code. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Cecilia Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, thanked everyone for their participation in the PACE Community Exchange; their vote in opposition to a casino; commented on Auto Heritage Days signs illegally placed on telephone poles throughout the City and dead street trees on 8th and B. Rita Heuss, 2121 E. 4th Street, National City, spoke regarding her invitation and attendance at what turned out to be a casino poll meeting. John Kirk, 311 E. 2nd Street, National City, spoke regarding the illegally placed Auto Heritage Days signs. Alfonso Hernandez, 2132 Euclid Avenue, National City, spoke regarding public property being used by private owners (illegally fenced alleys etc.); the solar panels removed from Las Palmas park; and the copper that was left and ended up stolen; and made inquiry regarding National City Transit. John Alva, 17 So. Kenton Street, National City, representing the So. Kenton/Belmont Neighborhood Watch, thanked Dave Sheldon for Christmas In July and all of his hard work; thanked the Council for waiving the permit fee for their annual block party; and invited all to attend (Hawaiian theme) on August 26th (Allie Pruitt to be the Grand Marshall). Book 77/Page 248 07-18-95 Councilman Beauchamp introduced his wife and daughter who were present in the audience. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting - July 25, 1995- 7:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:50 p.m. I„, (L,,,_, CITY CLER The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of July 25, 1995. ____,ZLx___/Y__/424..D 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.